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Vol XXVIII No. 231

Dengue alert in Dmu; DMC orders mass social work Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): With the arrival of monsoon season, the possibility of the cases of vector-borne disease like dengue and malaria may increase According to data available from Dimapur district hospital authorities, so far only eight have been tested positive out of 21 cases reported at the district hospital. However, sources said there could be more cases as most of the patients were being treated at private hospitals and the data yet to be submitted to the district hospital authorities.

DMC mass social work: In view of recent outbreak of dengue in Dimapur district, Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all the citizens under municipality that from August-November 2018 there would be mass social work every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for removal of stagnant water in respective households.

In an order, DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam, has directed all residents to completely remove/drain stagnant water within their respective compounds, from household utensils, flowerpots, drains etc. DMC also informed the colony chairman/GBs to monitor the social work and impose a fine of Rs 100 if they find any household with stagnant water within their compound.

IMA Nagaland branch to join nationwide stir D IMA P UR , J UL 2 7 (NPN): Indian Medical Association (IMA) Nagaland state branch would join the 12-hour nationwide strike on Saturday called

by IMA to protest against the National Medical Commission Bill, which seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new body.

As part of the protest, IMA, an organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine in India, has called for suspending all non-emergency services, including OPD on Saturday from 6am to 6pm.

Indian Medical Association said that while all elective procedures will be deferred, critical services including deliveries, emergencies and in-patient care will be provided. The association has stated that a general body meeting of all local branches would be convened at 9 AM on Saturday to pass a resolution against the NMC Bill.

This is it!

“Just imagine, people in mainland get killed for eating beef. Here we live by eating beef.”

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Andhra team on fish mission

Staff Reporter/Agencies

Dimapur, Jul 27 (NPN): In a bid to save the giant fish industry facing losses due to fish ban, a team from Andhra Pradesh is on a tour of the north east region to convince the states to lift the ban on fish from Andhra Pradesh.

Food Safety Commissioner Nagaland, I. Himato Zhimomi, in a tweet, said he met Andhra Fisheries Commissioner on Friday in Kohima during which he reiterated the official stand that formalin treated fish would not be permitted to be sold in Nagaland. Himato further requested fish traders to be ethical and use only safe preservation methods.

Nagaland banned imported fish on June 22 after fish samples were found to contain formalin under laboratory tests. Kerala banned it on June 24 after detecting traces of formalin in fishes.

Manipur had also banned import of icedpacked fish from other states on June 30 after traces of formalin was found in the fishes. Assam imposed ban on July 11 but only for ten days. A high level team from Andhra Pradesh fisheries visited Guwahati on July 14 to

Food safety commissioner I Himato Zhimomi, state officials and officials from Andhra Pradesh Friday.

assess the situation. The ban on imported fish in Assam was lifted on July 22. Out of over 10,000 tonnes of fish imported to Assam annually, 90 per cent of it comes from Andhra Pradesh. Meghalaya banned imported fishes on July 23 for 15 days.

Andhra CM appeals: Despite laboratory tests done in various states that confirmed presence of harmful formalin preservative in fishes from Andhra Pradesh, its chief minister Chandra Babu Naidu, in a letter to the chief ministers

of north eastern states has termed the allegations as “ an attempt to defame the state’s brand in fish business and discourage exports from Andhra Pradesh.”.

In his letter, Naidu requested support to ascertain genuineness of allegations and urges the states to continue accepting fish supplies from AP. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur had imposed a formal ban on fish imported from Andhra Pradesh after traces of formalin, a chemical substance used for pres-

Domestic workers demand recognition

One of the domestic workers speaks at the press conference. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): There are domestic workers in almost every household, but since majority of them are deprived and illiterate, their work is undervalued, underpaid, poorly regulated and contribution to the economy unrecognised.

To highlight the grievances and demands of the domestic works, the National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) Nagaland region– the parent body of domestic workers

union in Nagaland – held a press conference at the Assisi Centre for Integrated Development, Lakeview Colony, Khermahal here Friday.

Among the many demands, the All Nagaland Domestic Workers Union has demanded the state government to recognise domestic workers as workers by including domestic work in the schedule of employment of the Minimum Wage Act and register the union as a trade union. It may be mentioned that unlike other occupation, domestic work

is not recognised as work by the government.

Further, the union has demanded from the central government a comprehensive legislation for domestic workers and withdrawal of labour codes, which the centre has brought in to streamline all labour laws into four labour codes.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has been taking steps for simplification, amalgamation and rationalisation of 44 central labour laws into four major labour codes – Code on Wages, Code on Industrial Relations, Code of Social Security, and Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions.

However, the domestic workers union has expressed apprehension that the four codes would strengthen the hands of the employers and weaken the hands of the workers in various ways.

ervation of dead bodies was found in fishes imported from Andhra Pradesh.

Fish traders and suppliers in Andhra alleged that the local fish traders of the North Eastern states were spreading rumours in order to drastically increase the price of locally sourced fish.

Naidu said the fish traders in AP have strongly denied the allegations and have requested the state to intervene to restore the good relations between the states.

In order to resume its giant fish export industry, Naidu said the AP government has assured quality checks at all levels right from farmers, traders, transporters up to the border point of each state. Andhra fisheries authorities are visiting NE states from Friday in order to sensitise the state fishery officials about the steps taken by the AP government to improve the quality of fish exported to other states.

The entire issue came to light on June 24, when over 6,000 kg of fish from Andhra Pradesh were seized at the border checkpost at Walayar in Palakkad in Kerala were found to contain formalin, a carcinogenic substance.

Power outage in parts of state

D IMA P UR , J UL 2 7 (NPN): Department of Power has informed that power supply to Lerie colony Kohima, Southern Angami Area, Chakhabama area and Chozuba area has been affected after the 33kV Kohima Ring Main-2 and 33kV Chakhabama feeders collapsed due to landslide near Mohonkhola, Kohima.

In a press release, transmission division Kohima, executive engineer informed that restoration of the lines was likely to be delayed since the landslide was still continuing.

Further, 33kV AP-1 feeder has also been affected due to landslide near Sechu, Zubza affecting the power Supply to Peren district and Medzipema area.

The department has requested all consumers and public to bear the in(Cont’d on p-7) convenience caused.

Nagaland sees decline in HIV prevalence HIV SCENARIO DISTRICT -WISE

April 2006 to May 2018 District Tested Positive Dimapur 188166 9694 Tuensang 108419 2748 Kohima 130951 3311 Kiphire 31786 570 Mokokchung 155505 1583 Peren 47425 460 Phek 49021 337 Zunheboto 63183 335 Wokha 81134 369 Longleng 27655 92 Mon 90048 200 Staff Reporter

D IMA P UR , J UL 2 7 (NPN): Legislators Forum on AIDS (LFA)-Nagaland, state consultant, Dr. Vinito L. Chishi has revealed that, though slow progress, HIV prevalence in Nagaland has come down in the last five years.

Dr. Vinito said five years ago HIV prevalence rate for adults in Nagaland was at 1.25%, however, at present (till May 2018) the same was at 0.76% (source: NACO technical report).

He said at present general populace prevalence rate was at 0.82% (source: NACO HSS 2014-15 report).

He, however, cautioned that since HIV prevalence

% 5.15 2.53 2.52 1.79 1.01 0.96 0.68 0.53 0.45 0.33 0.22

rate keeps fluctuating, the rate might rise even next year if proper awareness and preventative measures were not taken.

Dr. Vinito was presenting a report on “Nagaland HIV & AIDS scenario (till May 2018)” Friday during the “social awareness day” of Trinity Theological College (TTC) Thahekhu, Dimapur.

He said the decrease in HIV prevalence may be due to effectiveness of awareness programme being held across the state but added that people cannot be content with the present prevalence rate as the threat was still prevalent.

Presenting a disturbing scenario of HIV prevalence in 11 districts of the state

Myanmar Army launches offensive against NSCN (K) GUWAHATI, JUL 27 (AGENCIES): Myanmar Army has launched operation against several camps of Naga rebel group NSCN (K) inside that country forcing a large number of NSCN (K) cadres to flee, according to security sources.

The Tribune report stated that Myanmar Army launched the operation against the NSCN (K) camps in Sagaing region of Myanmar, notwithstanding a ceasefire agreement between the two parties.

The operation began on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, NSCN (K) spokesperson, Isak Sumi claimed that the entire NSCN (K) was safe in the wake of operation launched against it by the Myanmar Army. Isak Sumi in his Facebook post said: “The on-going standoff between the Myanmar Army and Naga Army has

temporarily been resolved without untoward incident but Naga Army had to make a tactical withdrawal. The overall situation is still tense but the Naga Army are reentrenched again and safe.

Requesting prayer to all the loved ones”.

It may be mentioned that NSCN (K) has been maintain its base in Myanmar and there it has provided logistic support and training to many other militant outfits from North Eastern region especially those from Assam and Manipur including ULFA (I), NDFB (S), PLA etc. These groups have also formed am umbrella organization to launch joint attacks.

Government of India has been mounting pressure on Myanmar to evict NE militants groups that have pitched their camps inside Myanmar territory.

(April 2006 to May 2018), Dr. Vinito said Dimapur topped the list with 5.15% followed by Tuensang 2.53%, Kohima 2.52%, Kiphire 1.79%, Mokokchung 1.01%. Peren 0.96%, Phek 0.68%, Zunheboto 0.53%, Wokha 0.45%, Longleng 0.33% and Mon 0.22%.

He said Tuensang in the last few years has seen a decrease in HIV prevalence while Dimapur presently at 5.15% has made a significant increase causing a concern.

Dimapur being the commercial hub of Nagaland, Dr. Vinito said there was a surge of immigrants and tourist in the district which has risked the increase of HIV infection.

He also expressed concern over increase in men who have sex with men (MSM) in Dimapur.

Dr. Vinito divulged that as of May 2018 since 2000 (cumulative figure), in Nagaland a total of 10, 46,767 adults have been tested (blood screened) for HIV out of which 23, 491 have been tested positive.

A total of 32,358 children below 14 years have been tested out of which 999 have been tested positive.

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LJP puts Modi govt on notice NEW DELHI, JUL 27 (Agencies): Ram Vilas Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Friday put ally BJP on notice. It said it would be forced to join Dalit protests against the Narendra Modi government on August 9 if its two demands were not met by then, reports the Business Standard.

LJP is the latest in a series of BJP allies who in recent months have flexed muscles. If it was the BJP which parted ways with its Kashmir ally PDP, the TDP quit the BJP-led alliance in March, and Shiv Sena has kept BJP on tenterhooks.

Other allies have also been more voluble in expressing disconcert at BJP leadership not heeding their concerns.

LJP leader and Ram Vilas’s son, Chirag Paswan said the LJP could review its stand if Modi government met its two conditions by August 7. (More on p-12)

Decrease in fish production despite crores spent: PDR Govt to check overloaded NDPP condemns D IMA P UR , J UL 2 7 (NPN): People for Democratic Rights (PDR) on Friday claimed that fish production in Nagaland decreased despite crores being released for fishery activities under various schemes/projects.

In this regard, PDR through its media and publicity affairs has raised several queries on fund utilization and demanded the department to bring out a white paper on the fishery activities in the state and the reason for the declining fish production.

Citing Nagaland Economic Survey 2016-17, PDR said fish production increased to 8605 MT during 2016-17 from 8220 MT in 2015-16. However, during 2017-18, it said the fish production decreased to 8200 MT covering only about 30% of the total requirement of fish consumption in the state.

PDR said this was also disclosed by former Fisheries secretary while speaking at a programme in Kohima on April 17, 2018 and published in the local dailies.

However, as per 201718 Annual Administrative Report of the Fisheries department, PDR noted that there was a huge demandsupply gap despite huge amounts of money being released for various fishery activities.

For instance, it said during the financial year 2017-18 alone under the Blue Revolution (NEC project), Finance department, Expenditure ‘B’ Branch released Rs 7.35 crore to Fisheries department under Demand number 51 on various occasions-- i. on 27 November 2017, an amount of Rs 10250000 was released as the 1st installment, ii. on 29 March 2018, an amount of Rs. 21940000 was released

as the 3rd and final installment and iii. again on 29 March 2018, an amount of Rs. 19100000 was released as “20 % state share against 1st, 2nd, 3rd and final installment of Central share.

PDR maintained that if the state was contributing its 10% share against each installment, it should have been 30% percent and not 20% alone. Moreover, it was also not known whether the 2nd installment was released, PDR added.

In this, PDR pointed out that since the state contributed only 20% share while citing it as state share for 3 installments, it clearly reflected that the Finance department released DA for only 2 installments. PDR said it wondered whether the Fishery department received the 2nd installment and how much was the amount received.

It further pointed out that on August 17, 2017,

an amount of Rs. 19060000 was released for development of fisheries in the state under CSS on Blue Revolution (backlog of 2016-17).

Highlighting several instances, PDR said a total amount of Rs 2.40 crore was also released on two occasions- March 29, 2018 and December 5, 2017 for development of fish seed and table farm (NEC) at Ghowoto Village, Dimapur. The amount of Rs 2.40 crore was only the 1st installment inclusive of state share. Since it clearly mentions as the 1st installment, more funds are anticipated, it added.

On June 12, 2017 and March 16, 2018 PDR said Rs. 854000 and Rs. 1600000 respectively were released as 10 % state share for 1st and 2nd installment for development of Paddycum-Fish Culture.

trucks plying on NH-29 border intrusion

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): As notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur would issue an order to check the overloading trucks along National Highway-29. MoRTH had on July 16, 2018 notified maximum safe axle weight for different categories of transport vehicles.

According to an official bulletin, the matter was discussed at a meeting chaired by deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, and attended by commissioner & secretary (W&H) Nagaland, general manager NHDICL, DCP traffic, DTO, EE PWD(NH), EAC Chumukedima and DPRO Dimapur on July 27, 2018 in the office chamber of DC Dimapur.

At the meeting, the members deliberated on issues regarding tonnage limit of overloaded trucks on NH-29 and improvement of existing NH-29 for smooth passage of traffic. Further, general manager NHIDCL was requested to improve the condition of NH- 29 for smooth passage of traffic.

Discussing on road issue, it was informed that Niuland-Zhadima-Kohima road was opened for light vehicles only. Accordingly, light vehicles proceeding to Kohima (Cont’d on p-7) have been advised to take the said route.

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): Drawing attention to the border tension along Halwating-Tuli area, NDPP 21 Tuli A/C has vehemently condemned the intrusion of Assam authorities in to Nagaland led

by Assam police and the local MLA of Amguri, Prodip Hazarika.

According to NDPP 21 Tuli A/C media & communication cell, the police and local MLA of Amguri entered into Nagaland on July 23 to set up a police outpost at Watiyongpang. NDPP alleged that this group from Assam tried to cause communal disharmony amongst the Assamese and the Nagas living in the border as well as create law and order situation.

NDPP asserted that the said area was well under the jurisdiction of Wamaken village since time immemorial and the villagers had been cultivating in that area since the time of their ancestors. “It is absurd that the Assam government is suddenly trying to claim that area as theirs!”, NDPP stated. In order to maintain the cordial and conducive relationship between the people living on both sides of the border, NDPP 21 Tuli A/C has urged both Nagaland and Assam government to resolve the problem (Cont’d on p-7) at the earliest.

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Khezhakeno declared ‘LED Lighted Village’ Reduces power consumption by about 22 lakh watts

Orenthung Lotha officially declaring Khezhakeno an ‘LED Lighted Village’ on July 27 at Khezhakeno village council hall. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Khezhakeno village was declared an ‘LED lighted village’ on July 27 in a program organized by the Chuketshe society in collaboration with Khezhakeno village council at Khezhakeno village council hall.

A DIPR report said that Medovelo Sono, in his welcome address, expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries and the public for coming and making it a remarkable program.

He said that they initiated this 100% LED

lighted village project in July 2017 with the sole purpose of lowering power consumption as the area transformers break down often and load shedding is common in the village.

After the switch-over to LED lights, the con-

Meet discusses NE states’ dependence on central funding DIMAPUR: Resident commissioners of all the North Eastern states of India held a “brainstorming and intellectual lunch session,” called by chief resident commissioner of Nagaland Dr. D. K. Bhalla at Nagaland House R.K Puram, New Delhi on July 27.

A press release from New Delhi Nagaland House PRO (IPR), Kuolie Mere stated that the session was called in order to brain storm different policies and options for development of the North East region.

Among the things discussed in the meeting was how most of the North Eastern states were deficient in generating monetary resources and how the states could be made more self-sufficient so that they do not have to only depend on central funding.

The possibility of mandating that all corporate houses spend their CSR funds for developmental activities in the North East was also discussed. It will allow the corporate sector to explore various avenues of development and nation building in North Eastern states, they opined.

At the meeting, it was also suggested that the rich flora and fauna, bio diversity etc of the NE states can be used for revenue generation by developing sustainable tourism activities without disturbing the

The meeting of all resident commissioners of the North Eastern states in progress on July 27. ecosystem of the area.

The tourism activities discussed were medical, golf, anthropological, ecological, adventure tourism etc.

The state governments can provide land and other resources and private players in collaboration with GoI can infuse capital resources for projects.

The meeting agreed that the 15th finance commission should be requested to understand that the NE states act as a natural sink for the rest of nation and hence the region should be given even higher devolution of funds to keep it more green.

On the subject of job creation, an issue that was raised by various Resident Commissioners was bringing various mega projects to the region and strategies

to fund small projects in the farming and horticulture sectors.

Separate defined economic entities for the region like NE bank, special loan assistance agencies and a dedicated insurance agency only for NE Horticulture and agro based food processing industries could possibly bring much development to the region, they opined.

The Resident Commissioners welcomed the initiative. The meeting concluded with the suggestion that an aide memoir should be developed by all the resident commissioners together and present it to the Prime Minister to expedite the NE agenda of the government.

This informal session was chaired by Dr. Bhalla.

sumption of power reduced to a great extent to 20200 watts from 2250000 watts, approximately which, Sono said, could be considered a great achievement for the village.

DC Phek, Orenthung Lotha, delivering his speech, congratulated the village and the Chuketshe society in particular, for taking up the initiative and achieving the 100% LED village goal which, he said was one of a kind in the district.

He apprised them about the benefits of using LED bulbs which are environment friendly. He expressed hope and belief that Khezhakheno village would be a Naga heritage museum in the near future.

“As a stakeholder we should do our part and not solely depend on the government” Orenthung said.

The DC further said that under the Government of India there were 41 flagship programs for village development with facilities to be provided

NNC/FGN slams AR raid DIMAPUR: The NNC/ FGN has termed as “very disturbing” the raid by 22 Assam Rifles on the residences of leaders of Naga National Workers in contravention to the spirit of ceasefire and political dialogue.

A press release from Federal Government of Nagaland rali wali stated that the WC, NNPGs had declared that the IndoNaga political dialogue was at a crucial stage and everyone was aware that the NNC/FGN was an integral part of the negotiating team.

According to the release, this implied that there was a de-facto ceasefire between GoI and all political groups engaged in the political dialogue.

NNC/FGN stated that the residence of “gen.”

T.M. Rhakho, C-in-C, Naga Army, NNC/FGN, located at Hebron-I, Phek, was surrounded by the security forces and they entered the house uninvited on July 26. This created much apprehension and fear among the local community, it stated. NNC/FGN questioned the 22 AR whether they were aware of the ongoing negotiations between the NNPGs and GOI in New Delhi. “Who ordered the raid at this peaceful time?” it asked. It further asserted that it was unwise to create such situations as it further builds mistrust and erodes the confidence of the people.

DGC observes 52nd fresher’s-&-cultural day

Mister fresher DGC 2018, Sungjemyanger Imchen & Miss fresher Irangsa Cerai flanked by other title winners. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): Dimapur Government College (DGC) observed its fresher’s-&-cultural day on Friday at the college auditorium organised by DGC students’ council.

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Exhorting the students, DGC principal, Kavili Jakhalu stated that to choose a dull and unsuccessful life or colourful and successful life was the choice of the students. The principal reminded the students to be intelligent with their stud-

ies, respect their teachers, acknowledge and appreciate non teaching staff, and complete their activities on time.

Jakhalu urged the students to take advantage of the college library by paying it regular visits and cultivate

the habit of reading books.

She also urged them to participate in games & sports, literary & cultural programs and other curricular activities of the college, which, she said, would skill them in many ways.

Recalling the time when DGC was recognized as the cleanest institution, she asked the students to pay attention to cleanliness in and around the college campus. Citing examples from inspirational stories, Jakhalu exhorted the students to be determined to achieve their goals.

Sungjemyanger Imchen was adjudged the Mister fresher DGC 2018, while Irangsa Cerai was crowned Miss fresher DGC 2018; Mister and Miss perfect titles were bagged by Ninito K, and Tongtikala Longchar respectively; while Mister and Miss talent titles were bagged by Kipabo Z. Kabi and Alishiba Rengma respectively.

to towns and to urbanize villages. He also assured the people that more EAC posts will be created for the district.

Later in the program, the Act of Declaration of the village as an LED lighted village was officially marked with a certificate of commendation by the Deputy Commissioner.

Short speeches were delivered by president CPO, Kekhwengulo, VCC, S. Kepfhelhou Ladu, addl. secretary & addl. director ATI, Kevekho Kevin Zehol and, president TPO, Timikha Koza, advocate.

Joshua Koza “mandated the Signatory pledge” to all the village khels and framed specific rules to uphold the LED Lighted village, the report stated.

Pastor, KCRC Dikha Sono invoked God’s presence, a special song and a folk song was presented

by Mvuko Koza and D. Neingolo Koza & troupes respectively.

The program concluded with a benediction prayer from pastor KBC, Khupo Koza.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

news in Brief Wokha Public Library to be inaugurated: Chairman District Public Library & Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon has informed all the heads of offices to attend the District Library inauguration program on August 1. Venue will be near GHSS (DIET Complex) at 11:30 am. (DIPR) ADC Mon notifies on trade license: ADC & administrator Mon Town Council, Kumar Ramnikant, has notified all business establishments and shops functioning without trade license/expired trade license under Mon Town to renew/ apply for trade license at Mon Town office within one week from the date of issue of this notice (27 July). Stern action will be taken against defaulters after expiry of the stipulated period. (DIPR) Kohima work distribution for I-day meeting: A meeting will be held on July 31 at 11 a.m at DC’s Conference Hall to chalk out the work distribution and ground arrangement etc. for the

ensuing August 15 Independence Day Celebration at Kohima. The concerned officers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR) Nodal officer for PwD: Assistant commissioner Dimapur headquarter, office of the DC Dimapur, has been nominated as the nodal officer for the grievance cell for Persons with Disability (PwDs) with immediate effect till further orders.

DRD informs on distribution of tractors & implements: Tractors and implements under GIA or SFA will be distributed to local rural bodies on July 30 at Agri Expo, Dimapur by chief minister, Neiphiu Rio. In this regard, director, department of Rural Development has directed all beneficiaries and all recipients of best VDB awards 2017 from 11 districts to report at the venue by 9 a.m.

All VDB secretaries and village council chairman under Dimapur district have been requested to attend the program along with three members each.

NPF consultative meet DIMAPUR: Naga People’s Front (NPF) president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, has convened a consultative meeting of central office bearers, central frontal and cell heads and divisional presidents of Nagaland with NPF legislators (including four MLAs from Manipur) on August 3 at the NPF Central Headquarters, Kohima. In a notification, the NPF president said the consultative

meeting would be held in two separate sessions: First session, a meeting of central office bearers with NPF legislators (including 4 MLAs from Manipur), will be held at 10:30 a.m while in the second session, a meeting with central office bearers, central frontals & cell heads, Manipur unit office bearers and divisional presidents of Nagaland, will be held at 2 p.m.

LCD, RCD and AR celebrate Kargil Vijaya Diwas

(L-R): LCD and RCD members during the Kargil Vijaya Diwas celebrations in Dimapur on July 26. Assam Rifles personnel at one of the lectures about the Kargil war held on Kargil Victory Day, July 26.

DIMAPUR: Leo Club of Dimapur (LCD) and The Rotaract Club of Dimapur (RCD) celebrated “Kargil Vijaya Diwas” on July 26, under the presidentship of Rishab Chhabra and Akash Jain at Lions Club Dimapur.

Members of the clubs gathered and joined hands together to light candles to remember the heroes of the Kargil war.

The project chairman was Nalini Jain and Ashok Kochar and co-chairperson, Priya Chhabra.

The event was noticed

by PRO Manoj Borah and PRO Pravin Jain.

Also, Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture on the occasion of Kargil Victory Day at its Battalion Headquarter

and Coy Operating Bases of Tuli, Dessoi, Changki and Longleng.

A press release from Assam Rifles said the main emphasis of the lectures was on educating the audience about the operations undertaken by the Indian Army during the Kargil conflict.

The supreme sacrifice made by numerous men in uniform was a highlight

of all the lectures as also the contribution of North East by bringing out the achievements of local war heroes in the likes of Capt N. Kengruse, MVC of 2 RAJ RIF and Capt Clifford Nongrum, MVC of 12 JAK RIF. Four officers, 20 JCOs and 180 Jawans, in addition to 45 students, 20 teachers and 25 civilians participated in the lectures.

Patton inaugurates biometric system at PHQ

DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister Y. Patton inaugurated Aadhaar Based Biometric system installed in the Police Head Quarters (PHQ) on July 27 in Kohima.

According to a press note sent

by PHQ through DIPR, Patton mentioned issues related to maintenance of law and order which needed to be improved. He also stressed on investigation of pending high profile cases which, he said, should be concluded at the earliest and the monthly progress report should be submitted to the government.

The deputy chief minister also spoke about traffic management and traffic regulations. He expressed deep concern over the encroachment of police land by civilians and said that strict action should be initiated against these encroachers.

Patton also stated that cleanliness drives should be initiated in every Police station and reserve, as an effort towards making Nagaland a plastic free state.

Director General of Police, T. J Longkumer, exhorted the police personnel saying that that as Police

officers, they enjoy privileges, so it was their duty to shoulder all responsibilities to provide “Security, Service and sacrifice” for the denizens of Nagaland. He cautioned all officers to not cross their limits of authority as Police Officers.

Home Commissioner Ramakrishnan, said that need of the hour was to be vigilant and pro-active in the matters of mob lynching and to keep on working for the welfare of the jawans. He also appreciated the dedication of the Police forces of the state.

Mini hydro project training conducted in Kma DIMAPUR: With an objective to sensitize, and create awareness, on the potentials of mini hydro projects in Nagaland, a training program on “Mini Hydro Projects” was jointly conducted by NESREADM in partnership with YouthNet for unemployed youth of Nagaland from July 23 to 27 at YouthNet main office Kohima.

A press release from YouthNet stated that the training program was sponsored by USAID with CLEAN as the principal implementers.

Department of New & Renewable Energy (NRE) and Nagaland Empowerment of People through Energy Development (NEPeD Nagaland) facilitated the training program with resource person and staff.

North East BJP (Org) secretary, Ajay Jamwal held a meeting with Nagaland BJP legislators at the official residence of deputy chief minister Y. Patton in Kohima on July 27 to deliberate on developmental activities for the state.

ADC Kohima orders removal of water pipes DIMAPUR: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa in a public notice has stated that water pipelines in the Old Minister Hill Colony, especially between the KMC Chau Parking

and Jail Colony Junction, Kohima has completely blocked the drains and culverts, preventing free flow of water, thus causing damage to the public roads.

According to DIPR, the ADC has notified all

individuals using those pipes to remove them from the drains within seven days from the date of issue of this notice i.e. July 27, failing which, the authority will take necessary action as deemed fit.

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(Inset L-R) Dr. Ramesh Rohan, Kiko Kheiya. Participants, organizers and resource persons of the Dengue Awareness Program held on July 27. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): A Dengue awareness program aimed at empowering gaon buras, civil societies, village council members and the general public was held at Dimapur Town Hall on Friday. The program was organized by National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP) in collaboration with the chief medical officer of Dimapur and the Dimapur Municipal Council.

While resource person, consultant of CIHSR, Dr. Rohan dwelt on the causes, signs and symptoms of dengue fever, assistant director of Urban Vector Borne Disease Scheme (UVBDS), Kiko Kheiya spoke on mea-

sures to prevent dengue.

Dr. Rohan elaborated on how Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes are fearless daytime biters and feed early in the morning and in the evening before dusk. The Aedes Aegypti Mosquito can fly up to 400 meters looking for water-filled containers to lay their eggs (up to 400 eggs) but usually remains close to human habitation. They are greedy biters and prefer to bite more than one person during the feeding period, he added.

Dr. Rohan fur ther highlighted the symptoms associated with dengue -high fever (higher than 104 °F/40° C), severe headache, pain behind the eyes, rashes, vomiting, and muscle and joint pain, loss of sense of

Induction training for entry level assistants concludes

Resource persons and trainees of the DoPT Induction Training Program.

DIMAPUR: An “Induction Training Programme� sponsored by DoPT, Government of India for entry level assistants (0-5 years) from Kohima district offices concluded on July 27.

A press release from administrative training institute Nagaland stated that the resource persons were

Khinyi Woch, L. Youdang Jamir, Dr. Alem W. Longchar, Imlibenla Jamir and Dr. Hovithal Sothu.

The topics taken up were soft skills, different government rules, accounts, pension, Right to Information Act, gender sensitivity and basic office procedures which included noting and

drafting skills, forms of communications, records management etc.

The program was coordinated by deputy director, Dr. Hovithal Sothu.

Altogether 26 participants attended the program, where participation certificates were awarded to all the participants.

taste and appetite, measles like rash over the chest and upper limbs.

Adding that the symptoms are generally visible within 4 to 10 days and the progression to serious severe dengue could take place in the next 2 to 7 days, he advised those present to get treated immediately at the onset of the symptoms and take all necessary precautions.

Speaking on measures to prevent dengue, assistant director, UVBD, Kiko Kheiya outlined the roles urban local bodies can play in prevention of the disease. He suggested that Dimapur Municipal Council could implement a program for water supply, sewage, drainage and solid waste

DIMAPUR: General officer commanding-in-chief Eastern command, lieutenant general Abhay Krishna, is on a visit to the army’s Spear Corps zone from July 27 to 30, accompanied by general officer commanding spear corps, lieutenant general, Gopal R. According to PRO defence, the general officer, as part of his assessment of the prevailing security situation in the North East

states, commenced his visit from Dimapur on July 27. On his arrival at Dimapur, he was briefed on the progress of operations being undertaken by the spear corps. During his visit, he will be briefed by the operational commanders of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland besides interacting with heads of other security agencies operating in the North East states.

Department name change

DIMAPUR: The Government of Nagaland has changed the nomenclature of the Department of Fisheries into the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with immediate effect.

Henceforth, all communication and correspondence shall be addressed to the “Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.� (DIPR)

Christian Education Ministry Vihokhu Village Baptist Church organized an exposure trip to Kolkata from July 9 to 15.

H&FW inspection team visits Phek district DIMAPUR: A state monitoring team of officials from Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW)Kohima, headed

by National Health Mission mission director, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, visited Phek district on July 27.

A press release from Phek district media officer stated that the team visited District Hospital Phek and inspected the under construction buildings for a School of Nursing and District Hospital.

The state monitoring team also conducted a District Review Meeting at the CMO conference hall with the chief medical officer of Phek, Dr. Laso Lazar, Dr. Vethihulu, Dy. CMO, Block SMOs, MOs, DPOs and staff of the various vertical programs, lap-tech, Nagaland Health Project, counsellors and staff of the CMO establishment.

Horticulture Advisor meets Union Minister

The advisor also requested for more support to develop the horticulture sector in Nagaland for doubling the farmers’ income in the state to which the minister gave his assurance that his ministry would extend all possible support and cooperation.

The advisor also highlighted the activities of Central Institute of Horticulture and also the issues related to strengthening the institute’s man power.

Radha Mohan Singh (second from left) with Mhathung Yanthan (centre) on July 27. A letter on this subject from the chief minister of DIMAPUR: Advisor for mance of the department major income generating Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio Horticulture, Mhathung and also remarked that sectors for the entire North was also submitted to the Union Minister.

Yanthan met with the horticulture was one of the East region.

Union Minister for Agriculture Radha Mohan Singh at the latter’s residential office on July 27.

A press release from the advisor’s public relations secretary, Chumbemo M Patton stated that Yanthan was accompanied by the Horticulture principle secretary, M.K. Mero and the director of Horticulture and mission director MIDH, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha. The Union minister was apprised on ongoing developmental activities of the department under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

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management to keep the environment free from vector breeding. He proposed anti-larval measures to be undertaken by construction authorities and completion certificate should be issued only after proper disposal of storage tanks or dismantling such structures so that no rain water can accumulate.

Kheiya suggested many other reasoned control measures that authorities could consider.

Earlier in the program, the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administrator, Moa Sangtam in his welcome address, informed the gathering that the DMC will shortly issue a circular making it mandatory for social work to held across Dimapur every Saturday

from 7 to 8 a.m from August till November. He added that those who do not follow the directive would be penalized.

Apart from the resource persons, brief presentations were also made

by DPO (RCH-UIP), Dr Rebecca Sema, Dy. CMO, Dr. Antoly and Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU), Temsuyanger Aier.

D r Re b e c c a S e m a stated that the Rubella and Measles vaccination campaign will be conducted from October 3 till November 5. The vaccination will be administered to every child from 9 months to 15 years. In the first and second week, students in government, semi-government, and private schools will be immunized. In the third and fourth week, immunization will be conducted at the community level. In the fifth week, children who have missed out will be immunized.

Deputy Chief Medical officer, Dr. Antoly and evaluation assistant, DAPCU, Temsuyanger Aier also spoke at the program It ended with a vote of thanks by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Vikato Kinimi.

The program was chaired

by District Vector Borne Officer, Imtiwabong Aier.

Around 50 members participated in the program.

Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru speaking at the district review meeting held in Phek on July 27.

At the meeting, Dr. Kevichusa requested the health workers to be sincere and serious in their work and regular at their posting place. He added that non-performing and irregular staff would be viewed seriously.

He directed officials to club all vertical programs together and conduct block review meetings and moni-

DAC classes in Mokokchung

Dimapur: Classes for Differently Abled Children (DAC) will start from August 6 at Educational Block Resource Centre (EBRC) Mokokchung village. Interested parents have been informed to contact EBRC staff during working hours. Schools under EBRC Mokokchung village both government and private are also informed to avail resources on inclusive education in areas of visual impairment, mental retardation, hearing impairment, ADHD, learning disabilities and classroom management.

ing place and utilize the different facilities provided.

During a discussion hour, different district issues were discussed with the state officials. The mission director assured the staff that the issues would be put up to the state.

The prog ram was chaired by Dr. Vethihulu, Dy. CMO. She also welcomed the state monitoring team and staff of Phek district. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Dr. Lanuakum DVBO Phek.

tor health units. He also directed the health workers to submit reports regularly.

He spoke on the importance of monitoring and supervision of health units so as to improve the performance status of the district.

Dr. Tiasunep SPO RNTCP also briefed the health workers asking them to be regular at their post-

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Mnp ‘encounter killings’: SC summons CBI director

New Delhi, Jul 27 (Agencies): The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the investigation agency’s slow pace of investigation into the alleged extra-judicial killings by security forces in Manipur, The Indian Express reported. The apex court directed the agency’s chief to appear before it on July 30 to decide what can be done to expedite the probe process.

The Indian Army, Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police have been accused of fake encounter killings in 1,528 cases from 2000 to 2012 in the insurgencyhit state.

Two weeks ago, the top court had directed the CBI director to form a team of officers to conduct the probe. In April, 282 cases were referred to the Supreme Court for verification, prompting the bench to direct the Centre to distinguish those related to the armed forces, including the

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Army and Assam Rifles.

Similarly, it had asked the Manipur government to examine and segregate the cases related to the local police. “The state of Manipur will examine these 265 cases and segregate the cases of Manipur Police. Similarly, the Union of India will examine and segregate the cases related to the armed forces including Army and Assam Rifles,� the bench had said.

Based on a public interest litigation, the Supreme Court in 2016 had ordered

a thorough probe into the alleged killings, observing that the use of “excessive or retaliatory force� by the armed forces or police was not permissible in “disturbed areas� under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts (AFSPA). It also noted that “democracy would be in grave danger� if citizens were killed merely on suspicions that they were enemies of the state.

In its contention, the Centre said an internal enquiry had already been conducted by the Human Rights Division of the Army and the Defence Ministry. To this, the apex court had said that it did not possess accurate and complete information on each of the 1,528 cases over the last 20 years.

The Army too had contested the Supreme Court’s decision, saying it cannot be subjected to FIRs for carrying out antimilitancy operations in insurgency-prone areas like Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

10 injured as protestors clash with police in Manipur

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Imphal, Jul 27: At least 10 persons including four police personnel were injured as anti-Manipur People’s Protection Bill 2018 protest turned violent at Lalpani area in Jiribam district Friday.

Six protesters were also injured in the clash, police said. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 1.30 pm after a large number of protesters tried to stage a sit-in demonstration protesting against the Manipur People's Protection Bill 2018 which was passed by the state Assembly recently.

The Bill seeks to protect the identity of indigenous people of the state taking 1951 as the base year for treating people as natives of the state. The protesters have been demanding a change in the base year to 1972.

"Since Section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in the district since morning, the police had asked the protesters to get permission for their sit-in from the district administration," said a senior police officer.

However, the agitators de-

fied the prohibitory order and staged the protest at Lalpani area under Jiribam police station.

The scuffle broke out when police personnel tried to disperse them.

In the clash, four personnel including the SP and a woman personnel received minor injuries. Six of the protesters were also injured.

Earlier in the day, Jiribam district magistrate imposed prohibitory order in the region under section 144 of CrPc. Tension prevailed in the district after Bengali and Bengali Muslims in the district rose up in protest against passing of Manipur People’s Protection Bill, 2018 with 1951 as ‘base year’ by the Manipur Assembly on July 23.

Registering their objection to the bill, they carried out a protest rally in the district under the aegis of a Joint Action Committee (JAC). The rally originated from public ground at Lalpani concluded at the same place after submitting a memorandum to DC Jiribam Robert Singh Kshetrimayum.

Imphal women vendors protest eviction

Street vendors in Imphal city protesting against police eviction on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jul 27: Protesting against their eviction, irate women vendors in Imphal on Friday laid siege to a police officer who was supervising the eviction drive.

In compliance to a government order not to allow street vendors to sell their wares on the streets after 8 am in the morning and before 5 pm in the evening, police has been carrying eviction drive, particularly during the day time.

Today, when a city police team led by its office-incharge carried out the drive

asking the vendors to vacate the streets using loud speaker, streets vendors gathered themselves and protested against the eviction.

The women vendors converged from different parts laid siege to the police personnel including women personnel.

While other police personnel were let to go, they kept the OC encircled at Shamu Makhong area of the Ema Keithel (Women market).

After keeping the police officer under siege, they demanded apology from the police alleging that some police personnel used of-

fensive language during the eviction drive.

Later, the OC was released after top officials of the state police department intervened by convincing the irate vendors.

They demanded that the state government allow them to sell their wares during the day time.

The women vendors also claimed that nearly a month since the police conducted drive against them, they have suffered a lot.

They said that they could not even sell their wares properly and for which their daily earnings have been badly affected.

Sarma chairs KAAC, DHAC meet

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Diphu, Jul 27: Various hurdles faced by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) were discussed at the meeting convened by Assam’s finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 26.

The meeting was attended by chief executive members of both the autonomous Councils- Tuliram Ronghang and Debolal Garlosa, minister Hill Area Development Sum Ronghang, Dr. Mansing Rongpi, MLA and Dr. Numal Momin speaker of KAAC Longki Timung, KAAC deputy speaker Ritesh Enghi, ex-

ecutive members, members of Autonomous Council, officials and others.After a series of discussion, the meeting adopted several decisions which included upgrading of the existing post of additional chief engineer of Public Works Department to chief engineer without at the earliest.

It was also resolved to transfer Printing and Stationary department under the administrative jurisdiction of the autonomous councils. Proposal was also made for creation of division and subdivision for Water Resource Department in West Karbi Anglong for which a resolution was passed and will come into effect soon.

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For mer Education and Law Minister Tapan Chakraborty, also a senior leader of (CPI-M), alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists had knocked down the statue. “He was the most respected mass leader in the state irrespective of political affiliations, Chakraborty said. BJP state secretary Nitish Dey demanded arrest of the miscreants behind the incident, irrespective of their political colour.

The saffron party also took out a procession yesterday at Kailashahar town protesting against the incident, Dey said. State Congress president Birajit Sinha alleged that the BJP government has created a “terror-like� situation in the state.

Shillong, Jul 27 (PTI): The by-election to Ranikor assembly constituency in Meghalaya will be held on August 23, the day when by-election to South Tura will also be conducted. State Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will contest from South Tura in West Garo Hills district. “The Election Commission has announced that the by-election for the Ranikor seat will also be held on August 23,� Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor told PTI. The EC on July 23 announced the date for South Tura. He said the notification for the Ranikor by-poll will be issued on July 30 while the last date of filing of nomination papers will be August 6. The nomination papers would be scrutinised the next day. The last date of withdrawal of nominations will be on August 9. The results will be declared on August 27, he said.

Agartala, Jul 27 (PTI): Two persons have been arrested for vandalising a statue of veteran Communist leader Baidyanath Majumder at Srirampur in Unakoti district of Tripura, located about 185 km from here, police said Friday.

District Superintendent of Police Lucky Chauhan said the incident took place late on Wednesday and two youths have been arrested in this connection.

However, we have not found any political angle into the incident, she said.

It may be recalled that soon after the BJP came to power in the state, a group of miscreants had bulldozed the statue of Communist icon Vladimir Lenin at Belonia, the headquarters of South Tripura district, in May this year.

Locals informed Wednesday’s incident to police who accordingly tried to identify the miscreants. “Two youths, identified as Litan Sarkar and Ranjit Nama were arrested in this connection,� Chauhan said.

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CMO Wokha holds meeting with health functionaries

The CMO meeting with health functionaries in progress in Wokha.

DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Wokha, Dr. Robin Lotha held a meeting with health functionaries from the peripheries on July 25 and July 27 at his office chambers.

A press release by media officer, NHM, CMO Wokha, stated that the meeting reflected on the re-strengthening of the medical officers, pharmacist, nurses to take up their

responsibilities in catering to patients and also multi tasking different vertical activities in health units.

In the meeting, Dr. Robin Lotha emphasized on the formation of block task force committee on measles rubella campaign which is scheduled to be launched state-wide on October 3.

He urged the medical officers to take active partic-

ipation in the KAYAKALP activity and promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in health centres. He also asked last year KAYAKALP awardees to submit utilization reports with proper documentation to the CMO’s office.

Deputy CMO Wokha, Dr. Zuben Kikon also called upon the medical officers, pharmacist and nurses to actively participate in pro-

moting quality health services for the needy.

He stressed on the utilization of the untied fund judiciously and to make a priority list of items and medicines to be purchased for the health facilities.

DPM (NHM), Matsung highlighted “Niti Ayog” while DPM (Quality Assurance), Dr. Thungchanbeni spoke on the assessment of KAYAKALP.

Program on Child Rights & POCSO held in Tenning

Organizers, resource persons and attendees of the one day sensitisation program on Child Rights and POCSO Act 2012.

DIMAPUR: A one day sensitisation program on Child Rights and Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act 2012 was organised by District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Peren in collaboration with Nagaland Development Outreach on July 21 at Tenning Town.

A press release by DCPU Peren stated that the

program aimed to enlighten the unreached rural community about child rights and child protection.

In a keynote address, DCPO, Peren, Avika Zhimomi highlighted the structure of the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) and the roles and functions of village level child protection committee (VLCPC).

He asserted that for a

peaceful society every individual in the society should be responsible to protect the rights of children.

Resource person, legal & probation officer, Peren, Asungbe, spoke on the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act) and POCSO Act 2012.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by data analyst, Hylung Pame, invocation was said by secretary Chris-

tian Education, Wiriangsui and vote of thanks was delivered by project coordinator, Pekikhengpi Namdou.

The program was attended by Nagaland development outreach members, SJPU, village council members, VLCPC, student organisation, church leaders, NGOs and Anganwadi workers.

Training program held for unemployed women

DIMAPUR: A one-day training program on skill up-gradation for young unemployed women under “Women in Agriculture” program sponsored by the Department of Agriculture was held at District Agriculture Office, Mokokchung on July 26.

According to DIPR, resource

persons for the training, joint director, SARS Yisemyong, Temsuinla and Deputy PD, ATMA Mokokchung, Rongsennungla imparted training on food preservatives & value addition and self-employment avenues for women in agriculture.

Stressing on the importance of skill development and up-gra-

dation, Temsuinla said it increases productivity, creates more employment avenues and builds up selfconfidence to venture into different self-employment activities.

Earlier in the opening program, chairperson, Dr. Lanunochetla SMS DAO Mokokchung delivered the welcome address.

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CBCD Christian education deptt organises VBS DIMAPUR: Chang Baptist Church Dimapur (CBCD) Christian Education Department, organised a weeklong Vacation Bible Study (VBS) from July 16 to 22 under the theme, ‘Game on--gearing up for life’s big game’ (2 Peter 1:3).

A press release from Christian Education Department CBCD stated that six classes were divided according to age named: beginner, primary, junior, intermediate, senior, and young adult.

To make the event more interesting for children, four teams were divided: Germany, Argentina, Portugal and Brazil, where four teams competed against each other in all categories for the whole week like reciting Bible verses, singing, drama, games and activities. The last program was conducted at Noune resort where team Germany was declared the winner.

A total of 176 children from the age group of 4 to 21 years attended VBS from CBCD Christian education department.

21 teachers, four volunteers and five cook and Christian Education Board members were also part of the program. A total of 220 members attended the VBS.

NSCN/ GPRN (R) discharges DIMAPUR: NSCN/ GPRN (Reformation) has discharged “maj.” Liose (Tinos) Sangtam of United Sangtam Region (USR) of Natsami village from active national service with immediate effect, on grounds of Breach of National Ahza and party discipline.

In a press release, NSCN/ GPRN (R) MIP stated that Liose was found indulging in illegal activities, and several complaints against him were received from United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP).

NSCN/ GPRN (R) has asked all concerned to not entertain him in any matter pertaining to the affairs of the government.

Oriental College observes fresher’s day

Mr. & Miss Freshers with others during the freshers’ day. (Inset) Rev. Shan Kikon.

DIMAPUR: Oriental College, Kohima celebrated its 22nd fresher’s day 2018 on July 20 at the college auditorium with senior pastor, Faith Harvest Church Kohima, Rev. Shan Kikon as the guest speaker.

A press release from Oriental College Kohima principal, Dr. Ketshukietuo Dzuvichu stated that pastor Kikon encouraged the students to develop the reading habit, not only of textbooks but other books as well. He also talked about dignity of labour, which he said was lacking among Nagas.

DIMAPUR: Ao Baptist Church Association (ABAM) and Mokokchung Town Ao Baptist Churches at Mokokchung (MTABCM), while acknowledging the Mini Hornbill Festival being organized by the state government at Mokokchung town from August 1-3, 2018, have requested the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mokokchung to take measures for the conduct of the proposed festival.

In a letter addressed to the deputy commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, and MTABCM chairman, Puryapang, sought com-

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Health Project (NHP), a World Bank funded project implemented by the department of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland, organised a zonal coordination-&-review meeting with CMOs and program officers of four districtsWokha, Peren, Mon and Dimapur, on July 25 at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur.

Additional project director, NHP, Dr. Atoshe Sema, delivered the welcome address highlighting an “Overview of NHP,”

components of NHP, implementation of the project and achievements so far through PPT. In his address, Dr. Atoshe clarified that the project would not duplicate existing schemes/ programmes but would focus on capacity building of health committees, improvement of health and nutrition and health systems development through financial assistance and handholding.

A discussion session was also held where various queries were answered

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syrup and tramadole capsules, were apprehended during the course of the inspection. The release added that cases have been registered under the NDPS Act 1985 against the defaulters while some pharmacies have been sealed.

The seized items along with the accused have been forwarded to court for further necessary action.

School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development Medziphema Campus - 797 106 (Nagaland) NO.SAMN/ADMN/PRJ/E-136/16Dated 27.07.2018 Interested qualified candidates are invited for walk in interview for the under mentioned post funded

by DBT on Project entitled "Establishment of Institutional level of Biotech Hub" to be conducted on 13th Aug. 2018 at 10:30 a.m at Conference Hall, SASRD, NU, Medziphema Campus. Candidates must bring their documents supporting the educational qualification and experience in original with one set of photocopies to be retained by the institution.

Sl. No. Name of the No. of Educational Qualification Desirable Monthly post post Emoluments 1.

Junior 1 Masters degree in any Candidates with F o r N E T / G A T E Research biological science with higher qualification q u a l i f i e d R s .

Fellow (JRF) working experience in a n d e x p e r i e n c e 25,000/- + HRA PCR, Gel-electrophoresis having ability to plan 10% per month For and other biotechnological and execute works, the non NET/ GATE microbes will be preferred. independently will Rs. 12,000/- +HRA be preference per month.

NOTE : 1. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidate appearing the interview.

2. The above post us purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

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plete ban on use, supply or consumption of all forms of alcoholic drinks and intoxicating substances within the the festival venues.

The Church also requested for a ban on explosives like fire-crackers in the town during the festival.

ABAM and MTABCM asked the DC to hold discussions with festival organizers and ensure that all night long events or programs running into the wee hours were not organized so the people as well as the participants could be back home latest by 9 p.m.

Emphasising on the need for the government to

not indulge in extravagant or avoidable spending in conducting the festival, the Church requested the DC to issue appropriate orders to not allow any form of gambling or betting games as part of the festival celebrations in or outside of the festival venues.

In order to prevent the possibility of crime, especially assaults on women, street brawls etc, ABAM and MTABCM requested the DC to solicit confidence and cooperation of the town sector committees and also enhance people-friendly policing in the entire town during the festival.

Zonal coordination & review meeting held in Dmu

(A Central University Established by an Act No. 35 of Parliament 1989)

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto District Administration with police and medical department personnel conducted a joint inspection of pharmacies on July 26.

A press release from Zunheboto district media officer Shekho Sophie said that some defaulters engaged in sale of restricted drugs like Codeine Phosphole containing cough

Gopal Chetri, vice principal; while vote of thanks was proposed by Samuel.

This was followed by the introduction of clubs and registration of new members.

The second entertainment session and crowing of Mr. & Miss Fresher’s Oriental College Kohima 2018 was compered by Toli and Vimeyieno. Moanukshi Lemtur of Class XI (Arts) and Angela Tamang of Class XI (Com.) were crowned Mr. & Miss Fresher’s 2018 of Oriental College, Kohima respectively.

ABAM, MTABCM urge for Mini Hornbill safeguards

Zbto administration conducts inspection, seals pharmacies

Shanavas C along with the ADC, SDOs, police, medical staff and the defaulters with the seized items.

Kikon said that it was high time students develop a work culture.

Kikon emphasised on the need to respect and honour the college, classroom, teachers and the management.

“If you give respect and honour; you will also receive the same thing in return directly or indirectly”, he exhorted.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Toli Yeptho; invocation was said by chaplain of Oriental College Kohima, Ketouneino Khro; exhortation was delivered by

(T. Lanusosang) Pro-Vice Chancellor

and positive suggestions were put forth by participants.

In addition, a zonalwise review meeting of DPMU NHP was conducted on July 26 at the

same venue. DPMUs of NHP from Peren, Wokha, Mon and Dimapur districts presented reports on the activities and achievements of the last quarter during the meeting.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE

email: industrynaga@gmail.com, e-fax: 08468825666 www.industry.nagaland.gov.in NO.IND/DEV/Startup/93/2016/ Dated Kohima,the 27th July, 2018

NOTIFICATION The Department of Industries & Commerce aims to create an Entrepreneurs Directory for the purpose of disseminating information about programs/schemes under the Department to the Entrepreneurs from each district in the State. In this connection, all the Entrepreneurs in various districts are requested to kindly submit your credentials/Business details/Profiles to the General Managers / Functional Managers of the District Industries Centre in your respective districts or contact Assistant Director (Tech) at 9856071150 in the Directorate office, positively on or before the 10th of August 2018.

Sd/(Er. S. Temsulong Jamir) Director of Industries & Commerce DC-1381

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Carrying out Periodical Maintenance and Attending Failures of 71 Nos. Kirloskar DG Sets E-tenders are invited for the following work: E-Tender No. : SNT -13-LMG-2018-19, Dtd.: 25-07-2018.

Name of Work: Carrying out periodical Maintenance and attending failures of 71 Nos. Kirloskar make environment friendly DG Sets (15KVA 60 Nos. & 7.5/5KVA 11 Nos.) for a period of 01 (one) year in JMI-TGE section including Chaparmukh Jn. (CPK) branch of Lumding Division.

Tender Value : ` 33,23,7 10/-;Earnest Money: ` 66,480/-. Date & time of closing of above E-tender: 15.00 hours of 27-08-2018. Date & time of opening of above E-tender: 15.30 hrs. of 27-08-2018. For details, visit website www.ireps.gov.in.

Divisional Signal & Telecom Engineer, Lumding NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY Serving Customers With A Smile

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE NAGALAND : KOHIMA

PHQ(C-1)2/90(Pt)/1475

Dated Kma, the 26th July' 18

CORRIGENDUM With reference to this office advertisement of even No. PHQ(C-1)2/90(Pt). dated 24th July' 2018 for the post of LDA-cum-Computer Assistant in Police Department, under the heading, "Instructions for candidates", Sl. No. (iv) should be read as Questions for Mains Exam will be Descriptive type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Objective type Questions consisting of 100 marks.

All other instructions remain the same as notified in earlier Notifications.

DC-1382

(T. John Longkumer) IPS Director General of Police Nagaland, Kohima

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 231 Dimapur, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

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New kid in town

akistan’s elections have rarely been free or fair but that goes with the kind of over bearing role played by the chiefs of the military, powerful elites and ISI throughout its chequered history. The recently concluded elections was also another classic example about the powerful lobby exerting control through secret manipulations. Pakistan is often described as a rogue state because it unabashedly sponsors terror groups such as - Al Qaeda, Laskhar-e-Omar, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaishe-Mohammed and Sipah-e-Shaba to name some.

Imran Khan, the former cricket superstar and his Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) which was formed in 1996 won majority with 110 seats but still short of 27 seats out of the 137 required for a simple majority to form the government. The results were not entirely unexpected because the ‘Deep State’( heads of the military, ISI, civil and justice officials) had already decided on whom to foist at the next prime minister. This was done by filing charges of corruption against PMLN chief and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter then arresting and then imprisoning him after he returned home to fight the case. The other opponent the PPP led by Bilawal Bhutto son of late Benazir Bhutto also fared badly. In a shocking result, Bilawal came third in the cost when he lost the family stronghold of Lyari seat. With Sharif in jail and Bilawal not allowed to addressed many public meetings on whatever plea, the entire campaign was tailor made by the ‘Deep State’ to suit Imran Khan. This time the ‘Deep State’ decided to keep out its former protégée Nawaz Sharif. The elite decided it was time to give a new man with an unknown image a chance so as to “be part of the change”. The powerful elite got rid of both Sharif and Bhutto and replaced them with a cricketer-cum-playboy who carries his idealistic dreams with him and who is clueless about the intricacies of international politics. Imran sold his idea of a welfare state and created an image as the anti-dote of everything that has gone wrong with Pakistan politics. Imran will also have to take along some of the other parties in order to form a coalition government. The party of the Bhutto family, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) won 42 seats and could likely extend support to PTI in forming the government. India will be watching the post-election scenario in Pakistan closely. Indian media including government have been cautious about Imran as the next prime minister. He is known to be close to the radical Islamic groups in Pakistan and has also been called as ‘Taliban Khan’. New Delhi cannot expect any major thaw in the frosty relationship between the two nations under Imran but that does not mean the opportunity should be lost. The two countries have much to gain and nothing to lose by being friends and turning their focus on trade and economic ties. That is not an impossible task which was witnessed during Atal Behari Vajpayee’s term and also Dr.Manmohan Singh. There are hawks and doves on both sides of the border but people on both sides share the same history and culture. Normalisation can take place if religious radicalism on both sides is not allowed to hijack peace and prosperity.

DailyDevotion The Way to Knowledge If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine… —John 7:17 The golden rule to follow to obtain spiritual understanding is not one of intellectual pursuit, but one of obedience. If a person wants scientific knowledge, then intellectual curiosity must be his guide. But if he desires knowledge and insight into the teachings of Jesus Christ, he can only obtain it through obedience. If spiritual things seem dark and hidden to me, then I can be sure that there is a point of disobedience somewhere in my life. Intellectual darkness is the result of ignorance, but spiritual darkness is the result of something that I do not intend to obey.

No one ever receives a word from God without instantly being put to the test regarding it. We disobey and then wonder why we are not growing spiritually. Jesus said, “If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:23-24).

He is saying, in essence, “Don’t say another word to me; first be obedient by making things right.” The teachings of Jesus hit us where we live. We cannot stand as impostors before Him for even one second.

He instructs us down to the very last detail. The Spirit of God uncovers our spirit of self-vindication and makes us sensitive to things that we have never even thought of before.

When Jesus drives something home to you through His Word, don’t try to evade it. If you do, you will become a religious impostor. Examine the things you tend simply to shrug your shoulders about, and where you have refused to be obedient, and you will know why you are not growing spiritually. As Jesus said, “First…go….” Even at the risk of being thought of as fanatical, you must obey what God tells you.

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Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. ~ Warren Bennis

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

Post-mortem

Hepatitis – a global health concern

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epatitis is a term used to describe the inflammation of the liver as a result of viral infection or exposure to harmful or toxic substances such as drugs or alcohol. While some types of hepatitis will pass without causing permanent damage to the liver, chronic cases can cause cirrhosis, liver failure or cancer. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E, which pose the greatest risk. Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) are viral infections which can cause chronic hepatitis and are the leading causes for hepatic cirrhosis and cancer, thus creating a significant burden to healthcare systems due to the high morbidity / mortality and costs of treatment. Around 70-80% of people with Hepatitis B or C do not even have any symptoms. The symptoms often go unnoticed, the reason why this disease is also known as the ‘silent killer.’

Approximately 1 in 12 persons worldwide, or some 500 million people, are living with chronic viral hepatitis.

About 15 million Indians are anti-HCV positive and 5 million of them may be viraemic.

Of these, nearly 25%, i.e. over 1 million, may develop chronic liver disease within 2 decades and 1%–4% of them may develop liver cancer. Annually, in India about 250,000 people die of viral hepatitis or its sequelae. About 130–170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus, and more than 250,000 people die from hepatitis C-related liver diseases each year.

There are an estimated 2-4 million people in the United States, 5 to 10 million people in Europe and about 15 million people in India who are chronically infected with HCV. HCV has six major genotypes, referred to as genotypes 1 through 6.

It is important for the treating physician to determine which HCV genotype a patient has, as this information can impact decisions regarding the type and duration of treatment.

The major risk factor for HCV infection is parenteral exposure, primarily through blood products and needle sharing among injection drug users. Recipients of previously

unscreened blood, blood products and organs, patients and employees in haemodialysis centers (nosocomial infections). hemophiliacs, injection drug users sharing contaminated needles and/or injection materials , people exposed to unsterile medical or dental equipment. Occupational exposure to blood - people administering or receiving acupuncture and/or tattooing with unsterile devices. Health care workers ,through sexual route and perinatal transmission (infants born to infected mothers ) Screening for HCV among blood donors has reduced the risk of acquiring HCV from blood products by half to two thirds. Some people acquire the infection through non-parenteral means that have not been fully defined, but include sexual transmission in persons with high risk behaviors, although transmission of HCV is generally less common than that of HBV and HIV. Approximately 70%–80% of people with acute Hepatitis C do not have any symptoms.

If present they can include : Flu-like symptoms • Fatigue • Nausea • Aching muscles and joints • Anxiety and depression • Poor concentration • Stomach ache • Loss of appetite • Dark urine/ bright stools. Transfusion and use of unsterile syringes are the dominant mode of transmission of HCV in India.

15%–20% of all chronic liver disease and hepatocellular cancer HCC in India are caused by HCV .

Currently, there is no approved vaccine for HCV. All children should get the Hepatitis B vaccine. Babies should get a first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

They should have all three shots in the series by age 6 to 18 months. Infants born to mothers who have acute hepatitis B or have had the infection in the past should get a special hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours of birth.

Children younger than age 19 who have not had the vaccine should get “catch-up” doses.

Adults at high risk for Hepatitis B should also be vaccinated, including: Health care workers and those who live with someone who has hepatitis B, people with end-

stage kidney disease, chronic liver disease, or HIV infection, people with multiple sex partners and men who have sex with other men and those who use recreational injectable drugs. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. Hepatitis B and C viruses are spread through contact with blood or bodily fluids of a person infected with the virus. The viruses are NOT spread through casual contact, such as holding hands, sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses, breastfeeding, kissing, hugging, coughing, or sneezing. Avoid coming in contact with blood or bodily fluids of others, avoid sharing personal items, such as razors or toothbrushes DO NOT share drug needles or other drug equipment. Clean blood spills with a solution containing 1 part household bleach to 9 parts water. Be careful when getting tattoos and body piercings.

Safe sex means taking steps before and during sex that can prevent you from getting an infection, or from giving an infection to your partner.

After realizing the gravity of these infections, and in recognition of the birthday of Professor Baruch Blumberg, who won the Nobel Prize for discovering the Hepatitis B virus, World Health Organization has decided to observe 28th July as the “World Hepatitis Day” to create awareness among the people about the infection, its consequences and ways and means to prevent the spread of this dreadful and fatal disease.

World Hepatitis Day was launched in 2008 in response to the concern that chronic viral hepatitis did not have the level of awareness, nor the political momentum, seen with other communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria.

This is despite the fact that the number of people chronically infected with, and the number of deaths caused by, hepatitis B and C is on the same scale as these conditions. World Hepatitis Day has generated massive public and media interest, as well as support from governments and Non-Governmental Organisations.

Director, Zion Hospital and Research Centre

Why are communication skills important for students?

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ommunication plays a vital role in our life. There are various reasons why communication skills are important for students. Communication skills help students in their study, to secure an interview ,to advance in their career, to do their job well and of course for social networking etc. Communication can be categorized into three basic type namely (i) verbal communication (ii) written communication (iii) Non-verbal.

Verbal communication in business take place over the phone or in person. The Medium of the message is of oral in which you listen to a person to understand their meaning and the message. Verbally, we all communicate. But how effective do we communicate? Effective communication takes place only if we speak clearly with correct pronunciation, and by listening actively. The English Language is now the Global Language in its true sense. English is a dynamic language and is always evolving in terms of increasing the lexical resources and their usages.

Every Language has a set of sounds and these sounds exist in some relationship with each other. English being a Non-Phonetic language ,it is not always pronounce the way it is spelled or written. Therefore the art of mastering the language is not easy. During our school days we didn’t get a chance to learn about different sound sets, for example we learn in English there are 26 letters , 21 consonants and 5 vowels (letter “y” being the special vowel as it mostly takes the form of ‘E ‘vowel sound when we pronouce).

But we grew up without learning vowel and consonantal sounds.

Therefore when we communicate or speak in English we speak, but without proper pronunciation, stress, articulation and intonation (music in speech). For instance Bill Clinton speaks Hindi in American Accent and I speak English in Sumi Accent (First language Influence / Mother Tongue influence).Tough English is the official Language of our State it is the fourth langauge that we are learning. First being your Mother Tongue, second will be Nagamese, Third is Hindi and the fourth is English .Suppose if we ask the President of America to speak Sumi Language it will be very difficult for him to speak but if we train him he may as well be able to speak a little but it will sound very choppy and funny when we listen to his speech. Similarly when a native English speaker hear us speaking in English he may as well feel funny (may not laugh at our face tough) because of incorrect pronunciation

,intonation and sentence construction. It is important that we learn different sound sets, rise and fall in pitch, breaking the word into syllable by identifying the vowel sound, knowing which syllable to stress in order to reduce First language influence when we speak in English. Therefore the attempt is to neutralise the accent by learning different sound sets in English and not trying to speak in American or British accent (no harm in learning) because unless you and i are born and raised up from there no matter how much you try, you will never sound like them rather you would sound “fake”.

Secondly, in contrast to verbal communication, written communication are printed messages. Example of written communications include writing proposal, e-mails, letters and operating policies. Verbal communication takes place in real time whereas written communication occurs at different times. Sender can write a message and the receiver can read it anytime.

A written communication can be read by one -to - many as opposed to one-to -one verbal conversation.

There are exceptions of course.

Conference calls and speeches are oral one-to -many communications and e-mails may have only one or more recipient.

Another form of communication is Non-Verbal. What you say is a vital part of communication but what you don’t say can even be more important .Researchers says that 55 % of in -person communication comes from Non-verbal like Facial expressions, Eye Gaze, Gestures, Body language and postures, appearance etc. Non verbal cues can also affect whether you get a job offer in an interview .A change in facial expression can change our emotional state. To be an effective communicator we need to align our body Language, appearance and tone with the words we’re trying to convey. The then US President Barack Obama is one living example of an effective communicator of our time.

Nagaland will very soon like the rest of the world start communicating with clients by text, audio, video conferencing in the job and even in schools. This is why students need to improve their communication skills while they are in school and college. So later in their career and life, communication problem will not stand as an impediment in achieving their desired goals.

Apem Hongvah, active master trainer, Learner’s Academy Dimapur

Chakhroma GBs’ Union on illegal immigrants vis-à-vis NRC

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ith the publication of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) in our neighbor state, Assam, which is due shortly, influx of illegal immigrants in huge number into our state is expected if we do not remain vigilant.

It is heartening to see the Government of Nagaland taking preventive measures to tackle the situation.

However, the Chakhroma G.Bs’ Union (CGBU) is of the opinion that much is still desired to be done in this regard and the issue has to be seriously taken up not by the Government alone but also by the Village Councils, various organisations as well as every individual collectively.

With the announcement of publication of the NRC, a rush to procure one or another legal document to prove their citizenship was also noticed even in our state. People claiming to be from Assam or other states were seen applying for various documents such as Birth Certificates, Driving license, Residential Certificates etc, and many had already easily procured it. It is a sad reality that many people in other states, particularly Assam, are now using documents procured from Nagaland to claim citizen-

ship. This is a very alarming issue and raises serious concerns as Nagaland has become a place where even illegal immigrants can get any documents on payment without any proper verification. It may be mentioned here that when verification of Non- locals in Dimapur was taken up in the year 2017 upon the Government Order No.ILP/11/2017, it was found that some of them could not produce any valid document in support of their citizenship, while some were found shifting from one place to another during verification period to avoid detection. This shows the number of illegal immigrants still residing in our state especially Dimapur.

The CGBU, therefore, with great concern for our people and our land urge everyone including the Administrations, Village Councils, Unions and Organisations to not only stay alert but also take prompt necessary action to tackle and address this issue. The CGBU would like to suggest some measures which we feel will be useful to check the influx and presence of Illegal Immigrants in our state: 1. The GOVERNMENT should not issue any license or permits to

the non-locals without verifying the antecedents of the Applicant. It has been noticed that the non-locals are able to easily procure Driving License especially from the newly created districts which are later used as a valid document to freely move around and claim citizenship. Similarly Birth Certificates and other Certificates/ Permits are found to be issued without proper verifications in many places, and surprisingly it is issued on payment of extra amount, even when there is no proof of citizenship. Thorough checking should be done at all entry points and any person found without valid documents should be immediately deported.

2. T h e TOW N S / MUNICIPAL COUNCILS should properly verify the citizenship and places of origin and the backgrounds before issuing trade license or any other licenses to any nonlocal within their jurisdiction. Any non-local with doubtful history should not be allowed engage in any work whatsoever.

Work permits should be granted only to the genuine citizens of India, 3. T h e N A G A POLITICAL GROUPS should not give protection or empowerment to any unknown non-local

to do/ indulge in any activities on their behalf. Of late it has been observed that certain non-Naga antisocial elements has been indulging in various crimes in the name of one or the other group with all audacity and creating unnecessary hardships to our own people. This is highly objectionable as we are only selling away our rights by this. This should stop by any means as ours is a unique Naga issue and will be solved by Nagas themselves.

4. The VILLAGE COUNCILS should keep a strict check on the presence and activities of nonlocals within their jurisdiction. The councils should keep regular verification on the population of nonlocals within the village jurisdiction and any person without proof of citizenship should not be allowed to reside within the village and the Councils should assist the administration in every possible way to check influx of illegal immigrants within their territory. Residential Certificates or any other certificates by the Village should not be given to anybody who is not in possession of proof of citizenship. Moreover, non locals should not be allowed to enroll their names in the Electoral Roll without

proof of citizenship.

5. The INDIVIDUAL NAGAS should also not give shelter or tenancy to any non-Naga without verifying his antecedents.

Adoption of non Nagas should be discouraged and avoid by any means in our society. Past incidents have shown us that many crimes and antisocial activities are committed by non locals who are adopted or who have patronage of Nagas.

There are also incidents where bad bloods are created among the Nagas at the behest of non locals.

Employing non locals for any work should be done only after proper verification.

6. T h e v a r i o u s UNIONS, ASSOCIA-

TION AND ORGANISATIONS should give all support and assistance in this regard and they can even initiate their action plans to tackle the menace of illegal immigrants in our land.

The CGBU call upon all to rise to the situation and act together to save our land from the hands of the illegal immigrants while there is still time.

The Union undertake to do our own part within our jurisdiction and to extend our support to the government in this regard whenever called upon to do so.

Thepfukedo Kuotsu, CGBU President and Atso Gwizan, CGBU General Secretary

Reader’s Post

To Directorate of H&FW

Sir,

This is to inform that hundreds of Grade III & IV employees from various district under the department who just appeared their service retirement, and many outgoing voluntary retirement are eagerly waiting for their service book which are engaged at directorate for release of their MACP allowances. Therefore, concern authority is requested to kindly release their service book with MACP to enable them to process their pension benefits at the earliest on humanitarian ground.

E Yanabemo Murry, Dimapur

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

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India reiterates priority for Africa, global South

following the 10th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Summit here.

“In the last four years, we have had more than 100 visits and meetings at the levels of heads of state and various government levels and these have taken our economic relations and development cooperation to a new high,” he said.

“Today, India has offered 180 lines of credit worth $11 billion in more than 40 countries in Africa.”

Stating that every year 8,000 African students get scholarships to study in India, Modi said that his country now has an e-network in 48 African countries for telemedicine.

He also referred to the investment of $54 billion by the private sector through which “we are carrying out capacity building in Africa based on Africa’s needs”.

He recalled his address to the Ugandan Parliament on July 25, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister,

Decrease in fish production despite crores...

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However, PDR expressed doubt that if one has to calculate the 90% centre share for the 2 installments, the amount comes to more than Rs 2 crore and whether it was released to the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources department.

On September 5, 2017, another amount of Rs. 14400000 was released for development of Paddycum-Fish Culture. However, this DA did not mention anything about state share, Centre share or the installment, PDR stated.

On August 24, 2017 an amount of Rs 1 crore was released for development of Table Fish Production Centre at Zuheshe Village, Dimapur.

A total amount of Rs 1.50 crore was released on three different dates for implementation of Fisheries

Project at Molungyimsen village, Mokokchung during 2017-18. Rs 9652000, Rs 965000 and Rs 4343000 was released on June 13, 2017; July 28, 2017 and March 28, 2018 respectively.

B e sid e s the a bove amounts being released, PDR said several lakhs of rupees were also released for various fishery activities in the State during 2017-18 excluding Rs 10 lakh released on June 12, 2017 as state share against 3rd installment under NEC for Reclamation and Renovation of Old Pond and Tank in Nagaland. According to PDR, the 10% state share meant that the NEC sanctioned Rs. 1 crore approximately.

It also said that there were various other ongoing fishery projects existent prior to 2017-18 and crores had been invested.

With the current fishscarcity situation in Na-

Nagaland sees decline in HIV...

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He also expressed serious concern over rise in HIV case among children. Dr. Vinito said children as young as 14 years have been infected through sexual route and tested positive.

Quoting SIMS report from April 2016-March 2017, he said 15% of HIV positive in Nagaland belonged to the age group of 15-24 years while 6% were from <14 years. The most infected age group belonged to 25-34 years at 42% followed by 3549 years at 31% while >=50 years are at 6%.

Citing the routes of HIV transmission in Nagaland from April 2016-March 2017 (source: SIMS), he said 90% of transmission was through sexual route, 6% from parent to child, needle and syringes 1%, blood to blood 0% and 3% from unknown sources.

He cited sexual intercourse with female sex workers (FSW), MSM, migrants and transgender as primary source of HIV infection in Nagaland while infection through injecting drug use (IDU) has decreased significantly in last few years.

The state consultant said sex workers, gay men, migrants, refuges, transgender people are more affected

by HIV while FSW risks for 13 times higher, MSM 27 times higher, IDU 23 times higher and transgender women 12 times higher.

Dr. Vinito said since 2004 till May 2018, a total

of 17, 301 have registered in Antiretroviral Therapy Centre (ARTC) out of which 11, 753 have started ART. Death of patients on ART has been recorded at 1561 while 7436 (including children) are recorded to be alive and on ART. Calling upon the all sections of the society especially the Church to come forward and assist LFA-Nagaland in spreading awareness on HIV & AIDS, the state consultant cautioned that if the people failed to take preventive measures, then Nagaland would face the same fate of Africa.

Church being the ideal platform to create awareness, Dr. Vinito urged theologians, missionaries and church leaders to spread awareness on HIV & AIDS without stigmatizing people living with HIV. He asserted that though incurable HIV could be prevented and called upon education institutions across the state to form Red Ribbon Club and educate the students on HIV & AIDS. Dr.Vinito also disclosed that Nagaland has joined the rest of the world to achieve UNAIDS three zeros target –Zero New HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination, and Zero AIDS-Related Deaths – by 2020. Later, a presentation on “HIV & AIDS social concern” was given

by LFA-Nagaland member, Hukatoli. The programme was attended by hundreds of TTC students and faculty at TTC chapel hall.

galand, PDR said Fisheries department could have played a major role in mitigating the situation to some level and not only organize highly publicized a single day fish sale.

As per records, it said Nagaland has the potential to develop 30000 hectares of fishery pond culture out of which only 4000 hectares have been covered so far.

Despite crores of rupees being released to Fisheries department, its output production did not commensurate and therefore PDR questioned the Fisheries & Aquatic Resources department as to how the funds were actually being utilized.

“No amount of money released for any project will be result oriented unless the nodal agencies go for physical verification of the projects and effectively monitor the projects on

NDPP condemns border intrusion (From p-1) NDPP 21 Tuli A/C also lauded the PDA government led by chief minister, Neiphiu Rio for taking prompt action to diffuse the tension.

Meanwhile, NDPP has also criticized the local MLA of the NPF party for not visiting the site, let alone issuing a statement to condemn, while his counterpart in Assam was actively participating openly, encouraging the people to come out and defend their lands/rights.

The party further demanded from the local MLA to publicly declare to the people of Tuli A/C as to what measures he has taken in order to defuse the current volatile situation whereby the people have been suffering physically and mentally for the last so many days.

NDPP said that the issue/blockade had not only affected the people of Tuli area but also the entire Mokokchung district.

Further, NDPP has requested the people to be patient and restrain from creating any untoward incident and allow the concerned authorities resolve the matter through legal means.

tion and development to the people is the most important part of this process and the global South was an equal partner in this effort.”

At the same time, he said that after the financial crisis of 2008, the dark clouds of protectionism are hovering over this fundamental aspect of globalisation.

“The most profound effect of this tendency and decrease in growth rate has been felt by countries such as ours who could not benefit from the industrial progress made during the colonial times,” he said.

Stating that the world today is again at a historic turning point due to the digital revolution, the Prime Minister said: “New opportunities are emerging for us.

And that is the reason why it is necessary that we be completely ready for the changes that will come about due to automation, artificial intelligence and big data analytics.”

Following up on his address at the BRICS plenary session on Thursday in which he said that India will work with the economic bloc’s member states for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Modi said that this will require investment in digital infrastructure and skilled workforce.

Bengal to name new university after Mahatma Gandhi

‘Change in anti-graft law to prevent harassment’

Ko l k ata , J u l 2 7 (IANS): The West Bengal government on Friday announced naming one of its five upcoming universities in the state after Mahatma Gandhi. The university will be built in the East Midnapore district.

“The university to be built in the East Midnapore district will be named after Mahatma Gandhi. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lay its foundation stone on October 2, this year,” state Education Minister Partha Chatterjee told reporters here. “Four other state-run universities will be built in the districts of Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, South Dinajpur and Murshidabad,” he said.

New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): The amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act will ensure that honest officers will not be harassed by investigative agencies in the process of apprehending the corrupt, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said Friday.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018, which seeks to punish bribe givers for the first time with imprisonment of up to a maximum of seven years, was passed

by Parliament this week.

“I do hope that the investigators also realise that it is only professionalism and fairness which will ensure a higher rate of conviction.

Punishing the corrupt has to be judiciously balanced

with non-harassment of the honest,” Jaitley wrote in a Facebook post.

The amendment “corrected a fundamental flaw” in the 30-year old anti-corruption law, which was enacted in pre-liberalisation regime and had not anticipated the kind of risk which could be faced by honest decision makers.

The wide definition of corruption and loose language of the old act prompted the investigators to shed their professionalism and follow the “golden rule” of ‘when in doubt, file a chargesheet’.

“Thus a loan given by an honest bank management in accordance with the rules, would get

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Johannesburg, Jul 27 (IANS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated the top priority India accords to African countries and the global South while stressing on the importance of sharing development experiences.

“My government has given top priority to expand our historical efforts for independence, development and peace in Africa,” Modi said while addressing the BRICS-Africa and BRICS Plus Outreach Dialogue

(From p-1) Union maintained that in the name of simplification, many important protective provisions would be withdrawn and social security privatised. Under the new labour codes, there would no longer be any labour schedules, the union said, adding that minimum wage would no more be a sector specific.

Over all minimum wage would be fixed nationally based on which each state can fix its wage, it stated.

Further, all informal workers would be brought under the universal “poor” category in the name of universalising social security, the union stated. Currently there are 1650 members registered with the ANDWU, who are mostly live-out domestic workers. However, there are many live-in domestic workers, who are most vulnerable, remain unknown because they stay in the homes of their employers.

National Domestic Workers Movement has been working for promotion and protection of rights of all domestic workers such as decent working conditions, collective bargaining, protection against all forms of abuse, access to social security benefits etc. Meanwhile, NDWM Nagaland region would also be taking part in the rally of domestic workers under the aegis of National Platform for Domestic Workers (NPDW) on August 2 at 10:30am from Mandi House to Sansad Marg, in New Delhi.

Would’ve got intellectuals shot if I were HM: BJP MLA

in which he outlined 10 principles for India-Africa engagement.

“These 10 principles are the guidelines for collaboration, for development as per the needs of Africa, for cooperation in security and for strengthening hundreds of years of relations between our people,” the Prime Minister said.

He also congratulated all African nations for the important initiative of forming the African Continental Free Trade Area and welcomed the various efforts for regional economic integration in Africa.

Rwanda hosted the Assembly of the African Union in March this year where the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCTA) establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area was signed. Forty four members of the African Union signed the Agreement.

When ratified, the Agreement would be the largest free trade area in terms of participating countries since the formation of the World Trade Organisation.

Stating that free trade and commerce has in the last three decades helped hundreds of millions of people to escape from poverty, Modi said: “Taking the benefits of globalisa-

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (Agencies): A Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker from Karnataka on Thursday said he would have ordered the police to shoot “intellectuals” if he was the Union home minister. Speaking at a Kargil Vijay Diwas event in Vijayapura, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal branded liberals and intellectuals as “anti-nationals”, Scroll.in reported.

“These people live in this country and use all the facilities for which we pay tax,” said the MLA from Vijayapura. “Then they raise slogans against the Indian Army. Our country faces grave danger from intellectuals and seculars than anyone else.” Both Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) have demanded that action be taken against Yatnal, reported The News Minute.

“This is a reflection of the BJP’s mindset,” Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President Dinesh Gundu Rao told India Today.

“This is actually what they believe in and what they think that to achieve their goals any amount of deaths and violence is a given and they will use any method to propagate their ideology.”

Congress state spokesperson Aiyshwarya Mahadev said the BJP cannot

subsequently questioned if the recipient of the loan defaulted and the entire process of the bankerlender relationship was referred to an investigative agency,” he said. Jaitley said many honest persons were harassed and eventually never convicted and there arose a tendency among civil servants to postpone decision making to their successor rather than take the risk upon themselves.

“The new Bill, besides correcting the somewhat loose language, now requires the element of mens rea i.e. the dishonest intention to be proved for an offence of criminal conduct to be made out. This

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tolerate people who speak out against the injustice and evils of the government.

“Yatnal however, for his statements is going to get away with almost no sort of rap on the knuckles or anything,” she added.

This is not the first time Yatnal has stirred a controversy. In June, he said the BJP should not work for the development of the Muslim community as they had not voted for the party. “I never asked Muslims to vote for me, I had faith in Hindus that they would vote for me,” he had said in a video that went viral.

“Hindus are the one who ensured my win in the elections. I will work to develop the Hindu community, not the Muslims.”

Yatnal was a BJP MLA from 1994 to 1999. He was an MP from 1999 to 2009 and served as minister of state for textiles and railways under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. In 2010, he switched to the Janata Dal (Secular) but soon returned to the saffron party.

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Jaitley said the only group which is unhappy with the amendment are the NGOs, who are not aware of the needs of governance, quick decision making and growth. “For these groups ‘chaos’ and ‘decision making paralysis’ is better than stability and growth,” he added.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018, has many provisions to ensure speedy trial of corruption cases besides providing protection to bureaucrats, even after their retirement, from malicious complaints.

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The HDFC Bank report acknowledged that the risks on inflation still persist, but added that the rise in food prices (in June and July) has been lower than the historical trend.

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Additionally, stabilisation in the otherwise volatile rupee and the moderation in oil prices can also be pointed out by RBI as a comforting factor, it said.

The bank said it expects a sharp decline in the headline inflation to 4.4 per cent in July from the 5 per cent level in June, which had led to voicing of concerns.

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“It’s a close call and a tough balancing act, but we expect the RBI to tilt in favour of a ‘hold’,” its house economists said in a note.

After last review in June, when the RBI hiked rates by 0.25 per cent, and data releases showing hardening in inflation, many analysts had voted for a rate hike. But the divide on the call seems to be coming out now as the review date nears. Last week, economists at country’s largest lender SBI had also said that the RBI may go for a status quo.

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): ICICI Bank Friday reported a loss of Rs 119.5 crore on standalone basis for the June quarter, on account of rise in bad loans.

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Net profit on consolidated basis for the June quarter was a meagre Rs 4.93 crore, compared to Rs 2,604.73 crore a year ago.

There was a deterioration in bank’s asset quality, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans widening to 8.81 per cent of the gross advances as on June 30, 2018, compared to 7.99 per cent by June last year.

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I TC ye s t e r d ay r e ported 10 per cent rise in standalone net profit at Rs 2,818.68 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, aided by lower expenses, good growth in agri-business and other FMCG business despite decline in cigarettes sales.

TC S i s t h e c o u n tr y’s most valued firm with a market cap of Rs 7,43,930.44 crore followed

by RIL (Rs 7,15,772.03 crore), HDFC Bank (Rs 5,82,044.68 crore), ITC and HUL in the top five order on BSE. Rise in ITC was also instrumental in sending the BSE benchmark index higher by 352.21 points to close at 37,336.85.

RBI may go for status quo on policy rates in Aug: HDFC Bank

towards maintaining peace, freedom and development in Africa.

“Economic and development cooperation between India and Africa have touched new heights,” Modi said.

The prime minister said in the last four years, more the 100 bilateral talks and visits at the level of head of states and government have taken place which has taken bilateral cooperation and economic ties to a new level.

He said 118 lines of credit worth USD 11 billion have been extended to over 40 African countries.

He said that India welcomes the effort for regional economic integration by the African countries.

He said free trade and commerce in the last three decades has helped hundreds of millions people come out of poverty.

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): ITC on Friday went past Hindustan Unilever to become the country’s fourth most valued firm in terms of market valuation helped by a smart surge in its share price.

At close of trade, ITC shares ended 5.24 per cent higher at Rs 302.20 on BSE. Intra-day, it zoomed 6.91 per cent to Rs 307 -- its 52week high. The stock was the top gainer among the 30-Sensex blue chips.

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ICICI Bank posts loss of Rs 120 cr in Q1

JOHANNESBURG, Jul 27 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the digital revolution has brought new opportunities to the BRICS and other emerging economies and it is crucial that the countries are ready for the change brought by the artificial intelligence and big data analytics.

Addressing the BRICS Outreach Session here, Modi called for more investment in the digital infrastructure and skill development in the area of digitisation.

“Today we are once again at the historic turning point. Thanks to digital revolution, new opportunities are emerging for us and that is the reason why it is necessary that we be completely ready for the changes that will come out through AI and big data analytics,” he said.

Emphasising on India’s historic and deep links with Africa, the prime minister said his government has accorded the highest priority

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Mumbai, Jul 27 (PTI): India’s forex reserves increased by USD 67.7 million to USD 405.143 billion for the week ended July 20, mainly due to a rise in foreign currency assets and gold reserves, RBI data showed Friday. The overall forex reserves had decreased

by USD 734.5 million to USD 405.075 billion in the previous reporting week.

In the week under review, foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves, increased USD 46.8 million to USD 380.049 billion, the data showed.

Expressed in US dollar terms, foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US currencies such as the euro, pound and yen held in the reserves. Gold reserves increased for the second consecutive week, up USD 24.9 million to USD 21.140 billion. The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) decreased by USD 1.8 million to USD 1.480 billion, while India’s reserve position with the IMF also declined by USD 2.2 million to USD 2.474 billion, the central bank said.

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of category. Thus within a record period of thirteen months, the GST Council has almost phased out the 28 percent category. It is only a matter of time that the final obituary of the ‘Congress Legacy Tax’ is written. Only the luxury-sin tax would remain,” he said.

Referring to services sector, he said 68 different categories of services have witnessed their rate reduction. “The net revenue loss which Government have suffered on account of the reduction of tax on goods and services is about Rs 70,000 crore. Since State Governments have been guaranteed a 14 per cent increase over their pre-GST

gold annually.

To mitigate the negative impact of gold imports on trade deficit and CAD, the government took certain measures to cut the inbound shipments of the yellow metal.

Those measures include imposition of restriction on duty free gold imports from the South Korea as allowed under the existing India-Korea free-trade agreement, and imposition of self-use condition on Premiere Trading House/Star Trading House authorised to import the precious metal (gold) directly from overseas bullion supplier.

These steps yielded desired results as the imports dipped by 31.25 per cent to USD 6.05 billion during April-May 2018.

On the other hand, to push exports of gems and jewellery, the industry has time and again asked the government to reduce gold import duty to 5 per cent from the current 10 per cent.

According to industry experts, due to high duty, businessmen of the sector are shifting to neighbouring countries and impacting the country’s exports.

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revenues for the first five years, this burden has entirely been borne from the share of the Central Government,” Jaitley said.

The tax reduction has reduced the cost to the consumers, increased his purchasing capacity and added to the increased consumption in the economy.

He said taxes on all household items stand reduced from 28 per cent to 18 per cent and 12 per cent.

“All items of construction, except cement, stands reduced. Most white goods stand reduced. There is no better opportunity for consumers to make purchases than in the environment which the GST has created. It is an opportunity to celebrate the biggest tax reform since Independence, which has replaced ‘Congress Legacy Tax’ with a ‘good and simple tax’,” Jaitley said.

The GST Council in its meeting last week had decided to reduce taxes on 88 items, like sanitary napkins, fridge, small screen TV, washing machine, footwear, among others.

Mumbai, Jul 27 (PTI): The country’s gold imports, which has a bearing on the current account deficit (CAD), increased by 22.31 per cent to USD 33.65 billion in 2017-18, according to Commerce Ministry data.

Imports of the yellow metal stood at USD 27.51 billion in 2016-17 financial year. In 2015-16, the imports aggregated at USD 31.7 billion.

CAD, which is the difference between the inflow and outflow of foreign exchange, jumped to USD 48.7 billion, or 1.9 per cent of GDP, in 2017-18 fiscal.

This was higher than USD 14.4 billion, or 0.6 per cent, CAD in 2016-17 fiscal.

Increase in gold imports pushed the country’s trade deficit to USD 157 billion in the last fiscal, an increase of about 45 per cent as compared to the year ago period.

Imports of the metal, however, recorded negative growth since January this year.

India is the largest importer of gold, which mainly caters to the demand of the jewellery industry. In volume terms, the country imports 700-800 tonnes of

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): Union Minister Arun Jaitley Friday exuded confidence that GST rates on cement, ACs and televisions will be cut as tax revenues increase, and only luxury and sin goods will attract the highest slab of 28 per cent.

In a Facebook post, Jaitley termed the pre-GST indirect tax regime, during which most of the household items attracted a levy of 31 per cent, as “Congress Legacy Tax”.

The past one year, he added, has seen rate reduction in 384 commodities.

Goods and Services Tax (GST), which subsumed 17 local taxes, was rolled out on July 1, 2017.

“Today, the 28 per cent category is being phased out. Bulk of these items remaining in this category are only luxury items or sin goods. The other items outside the luxury–sin goods category are cement, airconditioners, large screen televisions and a handful of others,” Jaitley said. “Hopefully, with further expansion of revenues, these few items may also witness a change

Gold imports rise 22% to $33.65 bn in 2017-18

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‘UN at risk of running out of cash’, warns UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 27 (PTI): The United Nations is at risk of running out of cash, the UN chief has warned, urging member states to pay their mandatory contributions on time and in full to ensure that the world body can continue to deliver on its key mandates.

In a letter to UN staff, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he had “written to member states regarding the troubling financial situation facing the United Nations”.

“Caused primarily by the delayed contributions of member states to the regular budget, this new cash shortfall is unlike those we have experienced previously,” he wrote in the letter.

“Our cash flow has never been this low so early in the calendar year, and the broader trend is also concerning: we are running out of cash sooner and staying in the red longer,” the letter stated.

As of July 26, as many as 112 member states, including India, have paid their regular budget dues in full. India made a payment

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of 17.91 million dollars on January 29 this year.

At the end of June this year, the amount of money paid by member states for the 2018 assessment stood at around $1.49 billion. In the corresponding period last year, the amount paid to the regular budget was just over $1.70 billion.

So far this month, Iraq, Moldova, Japan, Lithuania and Mexico have paid their contributions, leaving the outstanding amount owed for 2018, at nearly $810 million.

A total of 81 nations are yet to pay their regular budget dues. These include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Maldives, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sudan,

Syria, the United States and Zimbabwe.

The United States is the biggest contributor to the United Nations, paying 22 per cent of the $5.4 billion core budget and 28.5 per cent of the $7.9 billion peacekeeping budget.

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley had said that other countries need to “step up” and pay a bigger share, adding that Washington’s contribution will be capped at 25 per cent.

Last year, the UN had agreed on $5.4 billion budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.

The US had negotiated a reduction of over USD 285 million from the budget, saying the “inefficiency and overspending” of the UN are well known and it will “no longer let the generosity of the American people be taken advantage of or remain unchecked”.

Mr Guterres said he has appealed to member states to pay their assessments on time and in full, and highlighted the risk the current situation poses to the delivery of mandates and to the reputation of the organisation.

international Greek wildfire toll rises to 87

Athens, Jul 27 (IANS): The death toll in the wildfire which swept through a once idyllic seaside resort in eastern Attica rose to 87 on Friday, according to the latest update from local authorities.

Meanwhile, the government said the deadliest blaze in over a decade in Greece was most probably the result of a well prepared plan by arsonists. The fire started on Monday.

Autopsies were carried out on 86 bodies recovered from the Mati, Neos Voutzas and Kokkino Limanaki settlements, the head of the Athens coroner’s service Nikos Karakoukis was cited as saying by Xinhua news agency.

The process of identifying the dead was continuing at the police forensics labs, he said. Moreover, a 62year-old burn victim died in hospital, the Health Ministry announced.

According to the medics, 11 of the 187 injured in the wildfire were still in intensive care because of their critical condition.

Greek officials have not yet released the number of the missing as the search continued among the charred remains of homes and cars and the sea area, where thousands of people fled to escape the blaze.

‘US looking forward to 2+2 dialogue with India’ Washington, Jul 27 (PTI): The US and India are working together “hand in glove” diplomatically and militarily to build dimensions of the critical bilateral relationship ahead of the “two-plus-two” dialogue, a State Department official has told American lawmakers.

During a Congressional hearing, Alice Wells, principal deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, said the US is looking forward to the “two-plus-two” dialogue with India in New Delhi in September.

She said she expects substantial progress will be made in the bilateral

relationship during the dialogue.

“On India, we’re looking ahead to the September 6th two plus two and the joining of forces between Secretary (of State Mike) Pompeo and (Defence) Secretary (James) Mattis to help define what (is) major defence partnership,” Wells said, responding to a question from Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera.

“We’re working together hand in glove diplomatically and militarily to build out the dimensions of what Secretary Pompeo said is one of our most critical relationships,” she said.

The September meet

will be the first “two-plustwo” dialogue between India and the United States.

Last month, the US had postponed the dialogue due to “unavoidable reasons”.

The dialogue, a vehicle to elevate the strategic ties between the two countries, was announced last year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with President Donald Trump. It has been reschedule at least twice since then.

Indication that the two countries are closer to signing the long-pending foundational agreements, Wells said, “We’re going to be able to demonstrate both in terms of the prog-

ress we make on the agreements we can reach that will make it easier for US to share classified information and undertake logistical activities together.”

The dialogue is expected to give meaning and definition to how major purchases and on-theground activities such as the Malabar Exercise can work together to secure the Indo-Pacific region, Wells said.

Congressman Bera said it was important for the US to continue sending the message that it sees India as a major defence ally and “incredibly important” in helping the US stabilize the strategic region.

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A UN honour guard carries a box containing remains believed to be from US servicemen killed during the 195053 Korean War, after arriving from North Korea at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek on July 27.

Lo n d o n, J u l 2 7 (Agencies): North Korea has returned remains believed to be of 55 US troops killed during the Korean War, bringing renewed hope to families who have waited decades for closure.

The return of the remains, brought to a US base in South Korea, is the latest move in the cautious diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang.

The repatriation was agreed at the June summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

It is hoped more will follow.

"It's hard to live your life not knowing what happened to your loved one," the daughter of one missing serviceman told the BBC ahead of Friday's news.

The Singapore summit, where Mr Trump and Mr Kim agreed to work towards the "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", has been criticised for a lack of detail on when or how Pyongyang would renounce nuclear weapons.

But the return of US

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Ready to go to Washington, says Putin

BEIJING, Jul 27 (Agencies): About 23 million people in 28 provinces had been affected by floods since the start of the flood season this summer, with 86 people dead, China’s disaster relief authorities said Friday.

Over 2.18 million hectares of farmland were flooded, and 30,000 houses collapsed, Zhang Jiatuan, spokesperson for the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, said at a press conference. As part of efforts to prepare for the flood season, the relief headquarters has sent 136 work teams to inspect 1,216 small-scale reservoirs to prevent possible risks, according to Zhang.

Johannesburg, Jul 27 (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he is ready to go to Washington and has invited US President Donald Trump to Moscow, but there “has to be necessary conditions.”

“We are ready for such meetings, we are ready to invite President Trump to Moscow. He has this invitation already and I told him about it,” said Putin, speaking at the BRICs summit in Johannesburg. It is not clear when Putin invited Trump to Moscow and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But Putin’s comments come days after Trump invited Putin to meet in Washington later this year, before

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“It’s important to note two things: one is that de-

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Fix Irish border, EU lawmakers tell May

B RUSSE L S, J u l 2 7 (Agencies): The British government has so far failed to offer a “workable” backstop plan to avoid Brexit border frictions in Ireland and must do so now if the European Parliament is to endorse a smooth transition out of the EU, lawmakers warned on Friday.

After briefings by EU negotiators and reviewing British statements, the European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group made clear that Prime Minister Theresa May’s White Paper this month setting out how future EU-UK trade relations would avert customs and other disruptions on the divided island was not acceptable.

The statement came a

day after chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier told visiting British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab that a key element of the plan involving Britain collecting customs duty for the EU must be changed and repeated scepticism about May’s efforts to extend to the British mainland special customs arrangements which the EU is willing to offer Northern Ireland.

The BSG said, “The backstop remains specific to the unique circumstances of the island of Ireland and ... cannot establish the terms of the future relationship between the EU and UK. It is incumbent on the UK that it no longer postpone coming forward with its own, workable and legally op-

erative proposal for a backstop.” The BSG stresses that without a credible, genuine and operational backstop, it will be impossible for the European Parliament to give its consent. Without ratification of that withdrawal agreement, Britain would not have the orderly Brexit, including a status quo transition period, which has otherwise largely been agreed.

Guy Verhofstadt, the former Belgian PM who chairs the BSG, said, “We have yet to see a legislative proposal from the UK government. Any suggestion that the UK government will renege on the commitments it has already made only risk to undermine trust and sabotage negotiations.”

briefing.

Referring to the 1,500 death toll, he said: “It’s only once in the previous four years [that] this mark has been reached later than this date in July and that was in 2014 when the emergency

was really just starting”.

More than 600 African migrants forced their way through the heavily fortified border fence separating the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, using circular saws, shears and mallets to cut through the wire. “What we can say is that the first indications that we are getting from the Spanish authorities is that it is the West African migrants that were most prominent crossing into Libya in the past couple of years who seem to be choosing Spain as their route now,” Mr. Millman said.

The death rate on the wester n Mediterranean route to Spain is about one in 70 migrants, he added.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER NO.ADC/PRO/JUD-16/2017-18

PUNGRO: NAGALAND

DATED PUNGRO THE 15TH JULY 2018

NOTICE Whereas Smti Kerila, W/o Late S. Luntsuba Yimchunger, Govt. Primary Teacher of Longtsunger village under Pungro Sub-Division has applied for Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/ immovable properties of her husband Late S. Luntsuba Yimchunger under Kiphire district, who expired on 21/08/2008.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(ZAKABO. V. ROTOKHA) Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pungro: Nagaland K-2233

AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri. Hokuto Zhimomi, S/o Kuhovi Zhimomi, aged about 51 years resident of Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirmed and declare on oath as follows :1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address.

2. That I am Registered owner of a plot of land situated at Veterinary Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland bearing Patta/Permit No. 616, Dag/Plot No. 802, 13/1493, Area about 00B-04K-14Ls, Block No. 3, Mouza No. 1.

3. That I have lost the original Land Patta Pass Book of the above said land bearing Regd.

No. 132, allotment order No. Rev-5/82-D/350G-13, Dt. 12-06-06 which is untraceable after much of search.

4. That An FIR is lodged with regard to the lost of the land patta pass book in East Police Station, Dimapur, Nagaland Dt. 27-07-2018.

5. That this Affidavit is made for the sole purpose of declaring the lost of my land patta pass book. No. 132, allotment order No. Rev-5/82-D/350G-13, Dt. 12-06-06, Patta/ Permit No. 616, Dag/Plot No. 802, 13/1493, Area about 00B-04K-14Ls, Block No. 3 Mouza No. 1, which is untraceable and for the purpose of obtaining of fresh land patta pass book from the concern authority.

6. That the statements made in paragraphs 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and information.

Deponent Sworn before me on this 27th day of July 2018.

Notary Public Regd. No. 299/2018, Date : 27/07/2018 DP-5552

DC-1379

Geneva, Jul 27 (Agencies): For the fifth straight year at least 1,500 migrants have perished in the Mediterranean, with the route between Libya and Italy being the deadliest, claiming the lives of one in 19, the U.N. migration agency said on Friday.

Spain, which has overtaken Italy as the preferred destination, has registered nearly 21,000 migrants so far this year, almost more than all of last year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.

In all, about 55,000 migrants have reached European shores so far this year, against more than double that number at this time last year, 111,753, it said.

Italy - whose new gov-

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1,500 migrants have died in Mediterranean in 2018: UN

remains was one of four points actually listed in that June declaration, and comes on the 65th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the 1950-1953 Korean War. It is believed that 55 soldiers have been returned this time, but their remains will need to be forensically tested to ensure they are indeed slain US troops - and it's possible the identification process could take years.

John Zimmerlee, the son of a US serviceman who is among the missing,

Vladimir Putin

quickly backtracking and pushing a potential meeting until next year.

“The President believes that the next bilateral meeting with President Putin should take place after the Russia witch hunt is over, so we’ve agreed that it will be after the first of the year,” Trump’s national security adviser John

told the BBC there was no guarantee these were the remains of American soldiers.

Mr Zimmerlee, the founder of the Korean War Prisoners Of War and Missing In Action Network, said: "Keep in mind that these 55 remains that are coming back, these are people that they [North Korea] suspected were their enemy during the (Korean) war not necessarily Americans.

"They could be British, they could be Australians, Belgians - could be a lot of different people."

Bolton said in a statement on Wednesday.

Less than a week earlier, the White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump had asked Bolton to invite Putin to Washington for a second round of meetings in Washington in the fall.

The Russian President on Friday also praised Trump, saying the US President’s “great virtue is that he always wants to keep his promises to his voters.”

“You can critique him for what he does and many people do that but one thing is clear -- he is willing to fulfill his campaign promises,” Putin said, adding that he viewed their meeting earlier this month in Helsinki, Finland, as “useful.”

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

GURMUKH BUILDING, NEAR ALLAHABAD BANK KALIBARI ROAD, DIMAPUR -797112 (NAGALAND)

SANJAY R JAIN & ASSOCIATES

 03862-231132/228675 (O)

Chartered Accountants

AUDITOR’S REPORT

We have audited the annexed Balance Sheet of “THE NAGALAND STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD” HEAD OFFICE, CHURCHES COLONY, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND as on 31st March 2018 and the Profit & Loss Account for the year ended on the date and subject to our notes given & LFAR thereto. We report that : 1.

We have obtained all the information & explanations, which to the best of our knowledge & belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit.

2.

In my opinion, the bank has kept proper books of accounts as required by law have been kept by the bank, so far as appears from my examination of those books.

3.

The Bank’s Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of accounts and the returns.

4.

In my opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and subject to our notes given & LFAR thereto the said accounts give a true & fair view : (a) in the case of Balance Sheet of the affairs of the above name Bank as at 31st March 2018. (b) in the case of Profit & Loss Account of the Profit for the Accounting year ended 31st March 2018.

Date: 29-06-2018 Place: Dimapur

THE NAGALAND STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. H.O. DIMAPUR BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2018

PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON 31.03.2017

AMOUNT (`)

CURRENT YEAR AS ON 31.03.2018

AMOUNT (`)

CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES 1. CAPITAL: i) Authorised Capital 1,80,000 ‘A’ Class shares of Rs.5000/- each 9,50,000 ‘B’ Class shares of Rs. 1000/- each 3,00,000 ‘C’ Class shares of Rs. 500/- each (Nominal)

900000000.00 950000000.00 150000000.00 2000000000.00

900000000.00 950000000.00 150000000.00 2000000000.00

ii) Subscribed Capital 83,826 'A' class shares of Rs.5000/- each 39,395 'B' class shares of Rs. 1000/- each 3,65,225 'C' class shares of Rs.500/- each iii) Amount called and paid up on 83,826 shares of Rs.5000/-each Fully paid 39,395 shares of Rs. 1000/-each less calls unpaid at Rs.565/- 1 share.

624339055.00

PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON 31.03.2017 227567286.91

405354542.88 5506916.78 7492267.00 19238692.86 169829.91 1018013.60 11663432.06 1220048.90 215273077.81 5865087.24 82360393.19 55546783.53 287738.01 227634.00 12670936.38 3941.25 500000.00 27905000.00 236174.77 4591.37 314485.74 119028.65 1395807.36 401446.00 11480000.00 -

5860257637.32 2299122735.76

641,561,687.00

6234424.00 7995151.00 17205757.00 192266.00 31627598.00

2295821785.76 3300950.00 3300950.00 1147141663.61 3124735421.74 3061165063.77 63570357.97 63567705.71 2652.26 1759370666.57 76640205.25 76316927.46 323277.79 5000.00 318277.79 126156267.57 126156267.57 -

Of (iii) above held by:a) Individuals b) 3904-Socy Co-operative Institutions - 3993 Socy c) State Government d) Others (Nominal Members) e) Share Capital Deposit 2. RESERVE FUND AND OTHER RESERVES i) Statutory Reserve ii) Agriculture Credit Stabilisation Fund iii) Building Fund iv) Dividend Equialisation Fund v) Special Bad Debts Reserve vi) Bad and Doubtful Debts Reserve vii) Investment Depreciation Reserve viii) Provision for NPAs ix) Provision for Inter-Branch Adjustment x) Provision for Other assets xi) Other Funds and Reserves: (to be specified) a) Share Capital Redemption Fund b) SMFDA Risk Fund e) Capital Reserve Fund f) Agriculuture Relief Fund g) Revolving Fund h) Rehabilitation Fund i) Revision of Pay Fund j) Voluntary Retirement Fund k) Proposed Dividend l) Co-operative Development Fund m) Staff Welfare Fund n) Provision for Gratuity o) Technology Adoption Fund 3. PRINCIPAL/SUBSIDIARY STATE PARTNERSHIP FUND ACCOUNT: For share capital of: i) Central Co-operative Banks ii) Primary agricultural credit societies iii) Other societies 4. DEPOSITS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS: i) FIXED DEPOSITS a) Individuals b) Central Co-operative Banks c) Other Societies: A) Apex Banks B) Societies & Others C) Primary Coop. Banks ii) SAVINGS BANK DEPOSITS a) Individuals b) Central Co-operative Banks c) Other Societies: A) Apex Banks B) Societies & Others C) Primary Coop. Banks (UCB) iii) CURRENT DEPOSITS a) Individuals b) Central Co-operative Banks c) Other Societies: A) Apex Banks B) Societies & Others C) Primary Coop. Banks (UCB)

1. CASH : 79113267.24 i) Cash in hand & ATM 610138.31 ii) With Reserve Bank of India 147843881.36 iii) With S.B.I.

23359914.45 87418048.25 538509369.84 135279308.00 403230061.84

39394435.00 419130000.00 182612252.00 425000.00

1274502134.95

174963947.00 174963947.00 31295599.00 27343461.00 521387760.00 412590266.00 50000000.00 362590266.00 108797494.00 6368494.00 102,429,000.00 0.00

1304303190.00

287738.01 0.00 13270936.38 0.00 500000.00 27905000.00 6376122.00 0.00 314485.74 119028.65 1529234.36 0.00 58742300.00

7425886562.01

Balance Carried Over

6601696.00 8466231.00 18379612.00 203598.00 33651137.00 1,465,732,280.12 913753456.00 551978824.12

4. INVESTMENTS 1304303190.00 i) In Central and State Government Securities (at Book Value) a) Face value - Rs.138,06,90,000.00 b) Market value - Rs.138,06,90,000.00

1,335,660,990.00 1303661190.00

- ii) Other Trustee securities

-

- iii) Shares in co-operative institutions other than in item (5) below

-

0.00

0.00 3605593019.03 1017490505.56 500000000.00 517490505.56 430012687.21 155083222.70 165058902.21 13589793.96

6,862,747,217.79 2639132162.76 6412990.00 6412990.00 -

2587984250.47 2587984250.47 2382878728.98 -

3755026237.01 3671229743.93 83796493.08

7613940.00

83793796.82 2696.26

595593158.31 393727771.47 8954094.01

86329026.45

31999800.00

5. INVESTMENT OUT OF THE 0.00 PRINCIPAL/ SUBSIDIARY STATE PARTNERSHIP FUND: In share of: i) Central Co-operative Banks ii) Primary agricultural credit societies iii) Other societies 6. ADVANCES: 4,252,869,647.74 i) Short-term loans, cash credits, 1555649997.27 overdrafts and bills discounted Of which secured against: a) Govt. and other approved securities 1000000000.00 b) Other tangible securities 555649997.27 Of the advances, amount due from indls.

466025754.92 Of the advances, amt due from liquidated Socy Of the advances, amount overdue 223365313.85 Of the advances, amount of NPA 186775538.45 Considered bad & doubtful of recovery 13574074.96

ii) Medium-term loans Of which secured against: a) Govt. and other approved securities b) Other tangible securities Of the advances, amount due from indls.

Of the advances, amount due from liquidated societies Of the advances, amount sanctioned & issued by NSTFDC through NSCB (channalising agency) Of the advances, amount overdue Of the advances, amount of NPA Considered bad & doubtful of recovery

2697107387.47 2697107387.47 2484574838.98 7404440.00

643038966.27 423781891.47 8908134.01

83853566.71 2475459.74

118263.00

5000.00 2470459.74 -

102263.00 119221796.57 119221796.57 -

102263.00 102263.00 102263.00

-

464687030.74 256625005.00 191804850.00

336383902.46 48044023.57

191804850.00 -

5. BORROWINGS: i) From NABARD a) Short-term loan(SAO) u/s 21(1)(i) of NB Act 1981 b) Schematic loan(ARF) u/s 25(1)(a) of NB Act 1981 c) Infrastructure assistance under CDF scheme ii) From State Bank of India iii) From State Government a) Short-term loan b) Medium-term loan iv) From Other Sources (a) NSTFDC (b) NCDC 6. BILLS FOR COLLECTION BEING BILLS RECEIVABLE (AS PER CONTRA) 7. BRANCH ADJUSTMENTS

109135768.00 594084562.36

- iv) Other investments (to be specified) In SBI Mutual Fund

33233500.00 31586655.00

80259104.71 691,518,514.00

0.00

50000000.00 533103520.00 -

-

-

iii) Long-term loans Of which secured against: a) Govt. and other approved securities b) Other tangible securities Of the advances, amount due from indls.

Of the advances, amount due from liquidated societies Of the advances, amount overdue Of the advances, amount of NPA Considered bad & doubtful of recovery iv) Amount receivable from GoI under Agricultural Debt Waiver Scheme 2008 7. INTEREST RECEIVABLE: i) On loans & advances Out of whicha) Intt. On NPA A/cs b) Intt. On Standard A/cs Of which overdue Rs. 365513687.66 Considered bad & doubtful of recovery . NIL ii) On Investments (accrued but not due)

112263.00 102263.00 102263.00 102263.00 102263.00 513,856,681.93 423182270.93 365513687.66 57668583.27

90674411.00

8. BILLS RECEIVABLE BEING BILLS FOR COLLECTION (AS PER CONTRA)

583103520.00

166,463.00

9. BRANCH ADJUSTMENTS

-

53973649.00

10. PREMISES [Less:Depreciation]

53,297,549.00

37984187.00

11. FIXED & FLOATING ASSETS [Less:Depreciation] i) Furniture & Fixtures ii) Motor Vehicle iii) Office Machinery Items & Equipments iv) Computers

69,180,098.60

108414994.00

10454482.45 1708312.00 15168815.99 10652576.56

5985994.00 102429000.00 166,463.00 167310357.75

14547566.81

885,299,324.22 122541321.91 59537671.95 703220330.36

497,420,465.64 5506916.78 7717035.00 20952512.86 169829.91 1018013.60 11895007.31 0.00 230120149.28 0.00 110996155.76 109044845.14

2645545152.76

iv) MONEY AT CALL AND SHORT NOTICE a) Individuals b) Central Co-operative Banks c) Other Societies: A) Apex Banks B) Societies & Others C) Primary Coop. Banks v) OTHER DEPOSITS: a) Recurring Deposit A) Of Individuals B) Of Staff b) Other types of monthly deposit scheme c) Staff Service Deposit

111608160.00 710138.31 333853887.92

3. MONEY AT CALL AND SHORT NOTICE: 467627494.00 i) With S.B.I. 806874640.95 ii) With Other Banks

384427926.03 233603007.00

2. BALANCE WITH OTHER BANKS: i) In Current Deposit ii) In Saving Bank Deposit iii) CSGL Linked Current A/C with IDBI Bank iv) Fixed Deposits : a) With SBI b) With Commercial Banks Note: FD earmarked (at book-value) towards a) Statutory Reserves b) ACS Fund c) Building Fund d) Dividend Equalization Fund Total

CURRENT YEAR AS ON 31.03.2018 446,172,186.23

AMOUNT (`)

PROPERTY & ASSETS

649287332.54

3,65,225 shares of Rs.500/-each less calls unpaid at Rs.248/- 1 share.

37879435.00 419130000.00 166904620.00 425000.00

AMOUNT (`)

For Sanjay R Jain & Associates Chartered Accountants Sd/CA Sanjay Kumar Jain M. No. 056247

4,375,721.30 8697790068.73 7785208187.92

12. OTHER ASSETS 995755.00 i) Suspense 1947178.60 ii) Stock of Printed Materials & Stationery Balance Carried Over

12974788.45 2796398.00 18437480.14 34971432.01 195,579,384.35 27461018.31 1922908.60 9217814605.19 Continued on page 11

11

National

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

Maharashtra CM calls all-party meet to discuss Maratha agitation Tribune reported. ”We will tr y and come up with a solution for granting reservations to the Maratha community at the all-party meeting,” Revenue Minister Chandrakant Patil told reporters here. The decision to call the all-party meeting was

Mumbai, Jul 27 (Agencies): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called an all-party meeting on Saturday to discuss the issue of granting reservations for the Maratha community in educational institutions and government jobs, The

taken by the BJP’s ministers in the state government in the early hours today.

Sources said the ministers from the Shiv Sena were not involved in the talks to call the all-party meeting.

The meeting comes amidst reports of protests by members of the Mara-

tha community in different parts of the state which continued for the third day today. According to state police, women from the Maratha community came out in large numbers in places like Jalna and Satara demanding that their menfolk who were

arrested during the statewide bandh and protests on Wednesday and Thursday be released.

Police said at least 200 people, mainly men, have been arrested in various parts of the state for rioting and violence.

Meanwhile, seven

MLAs from various parties, including the BJP, have submitted their resignations to state Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade in support of reser vations for Marathas. The Speaker’s office however indicated that the resignations have not yet been

accepted.

The situation was tense throughout the day today after a protester, who was injured in Wednesday’s violence Navi Mumbai, succumbed to his injuries.

According to the police, Rohan Todkar, 25, had suffered multiple injuries

to head and limbs during the violence at Koparkhairane in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.

However, strong police presence in Navi Mumbai and various other places in Maharashtra ensured that the situation did not go out of hand.

Continued from page 10

PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON 31.03.2017 7425886562.01 347652810.67

253579643.93

AMOUNT (`)

CURRENT PREVIOUS YEAR AS ON YEAR AS ON 31.03.2018 31.03.2017 8697790068.73 7785208187.92 376,782,595.87

AMOUNT (`)

CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES

Balance Brought Forward 8. INTEREST SUSPENSE: Out of which towards 336383902.46 a) Overdue Interest receivable a/cs 11268908.21 b) Capitalised Interest in NPA a/cs

365513687.66 11268908.21

9. INTEREST PAYABLE: 231393051.93 a) On Deposits 22186592.00 b) On Borrowings

222077891.93 25601787.00

48189448.51 21981.23 1215257.00 183100.00 0.00 50544.00 2135868.00 136900.00 11,660.00 12009070.28 4095000.00 23514576.00 0.00 1,472,708.00 3,342,784.00 -

Place:DIMAPUR Date :29 June 2018

AMOUNT (`)

PROPERTY & ASSETS

25842.00 2510894.83 1,110,300.00 5,473,107.02 2267858.00

Balance Brought Forward iii) Security Deposit with Post & Telegraph iv) Income Tax Refund Receivable v) Rent Receivable Account vi) Deferred Expenditure vii) Disputed Income Tax with I.T. Deptt.

28498159.77 1637742.00 1491319.00 113423.00 33,000.00 219108.32 470788.00 2481816.00 18163.00 1048420.00 67417275.65 50918889.56

viii) Staff PFC Pending Adjustment ix) Sundries x) Amount realisable from staff: (a) Festival advance (b) T.A.advance (c) Medical advance xi) Salary Savings A/C pending adjustment xii) Advance Payment of Income-Tax xiii) Disputed P.F.C. xiv) Books & Periodicals xv) Interest relief receivable xvi) Computerization Project Work -in-Progress xvii) Account Un-reconciled

CURRENT YEAR AS ON 31.03.2018 9217814605.19

25842.00 2849375.83 783045.00 2736964.02 2267858.00

247,679,678.93

10. OTHER LIABILITIES & PROVISION a) Service Tax and GST Payable b) Sundry Creditors c) Shares Suspense d) Provision for Audit fee e) Professional Tax payable f) Provident Fund payable g) G.S.L. Insurance premium payable h) TDS Payable i) Contingent Provision for Standard Assets j) Recapitalisation Assistance for PACS under STCCS (GoN Share) k) Subsidy Reserve Fund Account l) Demand Draft m) Bank-Adjustment n) NStCB Employees Pension Fund o) Margin Money (RKVY) 11. PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT Profit as per last balance-sheet Less: Appropriations Add: Profit for the year brought from P & L Account

99,651,638.75 776371.28 870161.00 158100.00 250050.00 49920.00 2243459.00 67350.00 9,026.00 26245404.47 4095000.00 61788807.00 49994.00 1,747,996.00 1,300,000.00

Sd/IMTILEMBA LONGKUMER MANAGING DIRECTOR

269,060.00 xviii) Receivable from NABARD - xix) Bank Adjustment (Dr.) -

290100277.20 -

0.00 28498159.77 1885105.00 1,771,100.00 84,005.00 30,000.00 216822.32 13955802.00 2481816.00 18163.00 476861.00 58843533.94 50918889.56 183310.00 53910.00

12. NON-BANKING ASSETS ACQUIRED IN SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS

-

412,835.54 12. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - i) Outstanding liabilities for guarantee issued 412,835.54 ii) DEAF Account with RBI (DEAF Code 0167) GRAND TOTAL

8075308465.12

AMOUNT (`)

13. PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT 373813790.26 Accumulated losses - Add: Loss transferred from P & L Appropriation A/C 83713513.06 Less: Profit for the year brought from P & L Account

-

204,089,377.09 290100277.20 0.00 86010900.11

561515.48 561515.48 9,421,903,982.28 8075308465.12

Sd/WEPE RITSE DIRECTOR

Sd/KEKHWENGULO LEA VICE-CHAIRMAN

GRAND TOTAL

Sd/TEMJEN TOY, IAS CHAIRMAN

9,421,903,982.28

AS PER OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE ATTACHED FOR SANJAY R JAIN & ASSOCIATES, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Sd/CA SANJAY KUMAR JAIN

THE NAGALAND STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. H.O. DIMAPUR

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2018

PREVIOUS YEAR 2016-2017

AMOUNT (Rs.)

529,505,167.57

AMOUNT (Rs.)

EXPENDITURE

1) Interest paid on deposits, borrowings, etc.

268,385,612.02 a) Intt. On deposits 26,344,480.55 b) Intt. On borrowings 234,775,075.00 c) Intt. on inter-branch

128,385,127.63

226,000.00 215,400.00 319,093.00 190,080.00 4,275,789.00

593,114,277.86 868,242,436.24

AMOUNT (Rs.)

INCOME

1) Interest & Discount: 427,649,217.32 a) Intt. on loans & advances b) Intt. on investments: 113,593,443.86 i) In term deposits 92,224,700.06 ii) In approved securities 234,775,075.00 c) Intt. on inter-branch

AMOUNT (Rs.)

CURRENT YEAR 2017-2018

963,168,126.43 494,054,526.27 122,882,964.39 97,931,827.77 220,814,792.16 248,298,808.00

142,708,296.86

3) Director's & local committee member's fees & allowances a) Sitting fees b) Meeting expenses c) Travelling allowance d) Annual General Meeting expenses

849,163.00 1,705,091.05 213,830.00 214,413.00 183,510.00 237,410.00

4) Rent, taxes, insurance, lighting, etc.

264,083.50

PREVIOUS YEAR 2016-2017

300,904,168.00 43,911,301.86 248,298,808.00

2) Salaries, allowances and provident fund contribution

950,573.00

CURRENT YEAR 2017-2018

2) Commission, exchange & brokerage

-

3) Subsidies and donations

-

-

4) Income from non-banking assets & Profit from sale or dealing with such assets

-

5,291,676.50

5) Law charges

136,918.00 17,695,080.40

333,176.15

6) Postage, telegram & telephone charges

568,214.90

887,060.00

7) Audit fee

919,675.00

2,823,295.72

8) Stationery, printing & advertisment, etc.

3,870,782.77

21,608,181.61

9) Depreciation on and repairs to property

26,669,181.18

1,668,503.49

87,981.00 9,803,559.46 6,219,878.00 4,945.00 1,578,716.94 -

5) Other Receipts: i) Member's admission fees ii) Incidental charges iii) Miscellaneous income iv) Locker rent received v) De-provisioning from Assets vi) Income from Trading of Securities vii) Prior Period Items (TDS Refund) viii) Interest on I. T. Refund

14,562,415.87 60,350.00 4,832,789.57 8,439,307.40 5,970.00 1,220,048.90 3,950.00

(Of which Depreciation - Rs.17851758.88)

33,023,531.93 384,736.61 788,116.00 11,753,193.32 623,975.00 169,403.00 7,421,140.00 5,121,666.00 840,232.00 3,178,377.00 6,550.00 2,736,143.00 80,409,959.52 218,221.00 39,239,989.64 33,740,165.88 5,930,000.00 1,281,583.00

10) Loss from sale of or dealing with Nonbanking assets 11) Other Expenditure: a) Commission & excahange b) T.A to staff c) Miscellaneous expenditure d) Golden Jubilee Celebration e) Amortization Expenditure on investment f) Ex-Gratia g) Subscription h) Clearing House Rent paid i) Premium for Staff Gratuity Fund k) Deposit Insurance premium l) Leave encashment m) Payment on VR & CR Schemes n) Loss on A/C of ODCS o) Unrealisable assets written-off 12) Provision: a) Interest Provision for ACS Fund b) For Overdue & unrealised interest c) For Investment Depreciation Reserve e) For NPAs f) For Other assets g) For Standard assets

37,735,421.42 227,705.76 970,782.00 14,913,546.41 1,572,786.90 30,000.00 353,820.00 97,452.00 8,907,906.00 6,291,910.00 1,139,180.00 494,189.35 2,736,143.00

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81,007,382.19

13) Profit before Prior Period Provision c/d

86,528,056.11 979,399,045.79 887,642,607.69

1,463,149.00 83,713,513.06

To Payments towards Prior Period Items To Balance of Profit transferred to Balance Sheet

517,156.00 85,176,662.06 86,010,900.11 86,528,056.11 85,176,662.06

85,176,662.06

Sd/IMTILEMBA LONGKUMER MANAGING DIRECTOR

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224,768.00 29,129,785.20 14,847,071.47 22,569,423.33 14,236,334.19

85,176,662.06 887,642,607.69

Place:DIMAPUR Date :29 June 2018

6) Net Loss transferred to balance sheet

Sd/WEPE RITSE DIRECTOR

Sd/KEKHWENGULO LEA VICE-CHAIRMAN

979,399,045.79

By Net Profit b/d

By Receipts from Prior Period Items

By Balance of Loss transferred to Balance Sheet

Sd/TEMJEN TOY, IAS CHAIRMAN

86,528,056.11 86,528,056.11

AS PER OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE ATTACHED FOR SANJAY R JAIN & ASSOCIATES, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Sd/CA SANJAY KUMAR JAIN

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LU C K N OW, J u l 2 7 (PTI): As many as 27 people were killed as heavy rains wreaked havoc in different parts of Uttar Pradesh , a government spokesperson said in Lucknow Friday.

Thundershowers were likely to continue at many places across the state, the MET office said. Widespread rains in different parts of the state since yesterday claimed 27 lives, the spokesperson said.

While five people died in Agra, four deaths were reported in Mainpuri, three each in Muzaffarnagar and Kasganj, two each in Meerut and Bareilly and one each in

Kanpur Dehat, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Jhansi, Rae Bareli, Jalaun and Jaunpur, the official said.

As many as 12 others were injured in different parts of the state, he added.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to launch relief and rescue work on a war footing and asked district magistrates of the affected areas to immediately provide necessary monetary help, as per the rules, in cases of house collapse. Directions were also issued for taking all necessary steps to ensure proper treatment to the injured as

the chief minister warned officials that no laxity will be tolerated in relief works.

The MET office said that southwest monsoon was “active” over east Uttar Pradesh and “vigorous” over the western part of the state causing moderate to heavy rain and thundershowers at most places.

According to officials, chief amount of rainfall recorded in cm were- Mathura- 19, Kasganj- 18, Aligarh- 13, Gautam Buadh Nagar- 10, Barabanki, Badaun, Saharanpur, Firozabad- 9 each, Ravidas Nagar and Gorakhpur- 8 each.

Leaders make a beeline for Karunanidhi’s residence

Chennai, Jul 27 (PTI): Even as political leaders cutting across party lines made a beeline for the residence of Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) patriarch M Karunanidhi, who is being treated for fever, party working chief and his son M.K. Stalin on Friday said the ailing leader’s condition was improving.

“There is good improvement in his health, the fever and infection are receding,” he told reporters.

President Ram Nath Govind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had enquired about the 94-year-old DMK chief ’s health.

The President tweeted: “Spoke to Thiru Karunanidhis family members on the phone and inquired about his health.

Wishing the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a veteran of our public life, a quick recovery #PresidentKovind.

Modi also wished Karunanidhi a quick recovery. “Spoke to Thiru @mkstalin and Kanimozhi Ji. Enquired about the health of Kalaignar Karunanidhi Ji and offered any assistance required. I pray for his quick recovery and good health. @kalaignar89 (sic),” he tweeted.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D. Raja also

India yet to write to us on Choksi: Antiguan PM New Delhi, Jul 27 (IANS): Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Friday said that the Indian government has not approached them on fugitive diamond jeweller Mehul Choksi who has secured citizenship of the Caribbean country, but promised all cooperation on the issue.

Speaking to television channel CNN News18, Browne also said Choksi, who got the citizenship when there was no case against him, can lose the citizenship if he gave any false information at the time of application.

Choksi, wanted in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank % fraud case along with nephew Nirav Modi, had taken Antiguan citizenship last year.

“At the time when he applied about August last year, there was no derogatory information on him.

In fact, up to this point I do not believe that your law enforcement agencies in India would have posted anything on Interpol ... So in essence, my country did nothing wrong,” Browne said.

enquired about Karunanidhi’s health.

Chief Minister K Palaniswami, referring to the visit to Karunanidhi’s residence of his deputy O. Panneerselvam and three Ministers on Thursday night, said “they [DMK] have conveyed that Karunanidhi is doing better.”

As anxious cadres, political leaders, film personalities and well-wishers thronged the nonagenarian leader’s Gopalapuram residence, more police personnel and barricades were put up to regulate crowd.

Stalin’s brother and former Union Minister M.K. Alagiri arrived at the residence along with his son Durai Dayanidhi.

DMK frontline leaders, including Duraimurugan, were present.

Party workers began thronging Karunanidhi’s residence after Kauvery Hospital, which is providing medical treatment for the leader, said in a bulletin on Thursday night that there had been a “slight decline” in his health.

MDMK chief Vaiko, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan, CPI leader D Pandian and Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader Velmurugan visited Mr. Karunanidhi’s residence and enquired about his health from family members and Mr. Stalin.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

NO. JUD. 21/2017-18/

Dt. Zbto the 21/7/18

Notice Calling Objection for issue of Succession Certificate Shri. Tsumongo Odyuo of Diphupar Village, District Dimapur has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that his son Lt. James Lotha, has expired on 21/11/2017.

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 issued of the same.

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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Dated, Aboi the 05 th July, 2018

NOTICE

Whereas an application has been submitted by Smti. M Echi Konyak with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension purpose and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland, Bank account on behalf of her deceased husband Lt. H. Hungnga Konyak of Longching Village under Aboi Sub-Division who was serving as Sepoy in Territorial Army No.12994652P who was shot dead by a troop of terrorists on 17th of June 2018.

Objections are hereby invited from persons having objection or claim for withdrawal of dues by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of issue of this notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the period.

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NOTICE

1. Whereas Shri. Veposa Ringa, H/o Lt. Kuvethilu a resident of Chozuba Village has applied for Succession Certificate in his name under the Indian Succession Act of 1925, to enable him to draw/ claim dues and benefits in r/o his late wife Lt. Smt. Kuvethilu who was working as Ayah CHC, Chozuba under the establishment of Health & Family Welfare N/L (Department) and expired on 17/12/2017.

3. Public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 days from the date of issue of this notice.

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T h i ru va na n thapuram/Kochi, Jul 27 (PTI): A day after the National Commission for Women said it has recommended a ban on confessions in churches over fears they could lead to blackmailing of women, a Kerala bishops body has petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the move, calling it “shocking”.

Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam, a Kerala native and a Christian, meanwhile “rejected outright” the NCW’s recommendation, insisting that the Modi government would never interfere in religious beliefs of people.

“It was shocking not only for the Christian community but also to everyone who stands for the freedom of religion,” Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council president Archbishop Soosa Pakiam told a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram.

He said a memorandum has been sent to the prime minister against the recommendation.

Pakiam said the NCW had “abused” its powers by submitting a “one-sided” report to the Centre without consulting the church.

He called it an “irresponsible” act done “with ulterior motives”.

Pakiam also wrote to George Kurian, Member Secretary of National Commission for Minorities, requesting him to raise before appropriate authorities the concerns of the church.

Kurian was learnt to have forwarded the letter from Pakiam to the prime minister and home minister.

“We strongly feel the recommendation is unwarranted and intended to tarnish the credibility of the Church. It is unfortunate that people in responsible positions make such statements which deeply wound the religious sentiments of the Christian minority community,” Pakiam wrote in the letter.

Kannanthanam came out against the NCW recommendation after the Church in Kerala protested.

“It is not the official stand of the government.

The Union Government has no connection with the stand taken by the NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma. It is a personal opinion of Rekha Sharma,” Kannanthanam, Union Minister of State for Tourism, wrote in a Facebook post.

“The Narendra Modi government would never interfere in religious beliefs,” he insisted.

Ultimatum from Paswan, son Chirag in fresh ally trouble for BJP NEW DELHI, Jul 27 (Agencies): In more alliance trouble for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union minister Ram Vilas Paswan and his son Chirag Paswan have served an ultimatum over the appointment of a retired judge they say acted against Dalit interests, NDTV reported.

The Paswans have threatened that their Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will join anti-government protests

by Dalit organisations on August 9 if their demands are not met.

Paswan’s party wants the government to bring an ordinance or executive order to restore stringent arrest rules in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) law for the protection of Dalits.

A Supreme Court bench in March scrapped a provision in the law for immediate arrest. The Paswans also want the government to cancel the appointment of one of the judges in that bench, retired Justice AK Goel, as the chief of the National Green Tribunal. On April 2, nearly a dozen people died in violence that flared up across five states when Dalit groups called for a Bharat Bandh or nationwide shutdown to protest against the Supreme Court order.

“If our demand is not

Lok Janshakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan and his son Chirag Paswan. (File photo)

met by August 9, then LJP will join Dalit protesters and we could see a repeat of April 2,” Chirag Paswan told NDTV. “Our support to the NDA is issue-based,” added the 34-year-old actorturned-politician, whose father Ram Vilas Paswan is Food Minister in PM Modi’s government.

BJP sources call it posturing by the Paswans to consolidate their supportbase. “The BJP is very firm that the SC/ST atrocities prevention act should not be diluted in any form. We assure that the rights of the people belonging to SC/ ST categories will not be affected. We are with our ally on this issue,” said BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal.

Despite his warning, Chirag Paswan says the LJP will not walk out of the BJPled alliance like the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). “We

will fight for Dalit rights as part of the government. We will remain in the NDA,” Paswan junior said. The Telugu Desam Party of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu quit the NDA in March, citing the “unfulfilled promise” for special status for Andhra Pradesh. Asked whether his party would quit the coalition if the demands were not met, Chirag Paswan said: “We have complete faith in the government. I am sure it will be resolved.”

If not, he added, “we will cross the bridge when we come to it.”

Chirag Paswan had yesterday written to PM Modi demanding Justice Goel’s removal from the green court. “In case bringing a bill is not possible at this point, it should be done through an (executive order or) ordinance,” he wrote.

As ‘Modicare’ deadline nears, major states hold out

NEW DELHI, Jul 27 (Agencies): The central government’s plan to launch the world’s largest government-funded healthcare programme - Ayushman Bharat, popularly referred to as “Modicare” is already facing obstacles, NDTV reported. While the government had earlier said that the launch date would be October 2, on Gandhi Jayanti, it is now aiming to launch the scheme by August 15 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make the grand announcement on Independence Day. However, 10 big states are yet to sign up for the ambitious scheme.

On February 1 this year, then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, had announced the scheme which would provide a health insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year to 10 crore poor and vulnerable families.

States that haven’t signed not only include

non-BJP states like - Odisha, Punjab, Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala but also BJP-run states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Goa. Seven out of these 10 states haven’t signed the scheme yet as their existing state health insurance schemes cover a larger population than what is proposed under Ayushman Bharat. Six out of these seven are still in negotiation with the government so that their scheme can be integrated with Ayushman Bharat but Odisha has flatly refused to adopt Ayushman Bharat. Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 16, informing him about the decision.

According to Odisha’s Health Minister, Pratap Jena, “For Ayushman Bharat, they are ready to take 61 lakh families of the state whereas in BSKY (Biju

SUMI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, OFFICERS’ HILL, P.R HILL (H.O.P) KOHIMA : NAGALAND Moto: Kuqha Kivi (Progressive Unity)

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, we the Sumi Community of Hospital Officers’ Hill and P.R Hill Colony (H.O.P) convey our heartiest congratulations to our members:1. Er. Tsashika Wotsa, S/o Khuzuhe Wotsa on his promotion to Chief Engineer PWD Mechnical 2. Ms. Milka N. Swu, D/o Nihoto Swu for securing the Top -1 in B.Sc Geology, under Nagaland University.

Further the Community wishes bright success in their future endeavour.

LHOQHETO ACHUMI AQHEBO SWU Chairman Secretary

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Pedestrians try to cross a flooded road during rainfall, in Meerut on Friday. (PTI)

Confession row: Kerala bishops body approaches PM

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour the Chuchuyimpang Senso Mungdang (CSM) would like to express our heartfelt congratulations to the following members of CSM who brought laurels to our villagers in their respective fields of profession: 1. Er. S. Temsulong Jamir, S/o. Late Sendongliba Jamir on being promoted to the post of Director of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland.

2. Er. L. Senti Jamir, S/o. Late M.Lanuwati Jamir on being promoted to the post of Additional Chief Engineer, (R&B) NPWD, Government of Nagaland.

3. Dr. I. Bendangmenla Longkumer, D/o. Late Imnajungshi Longkumer on being promoted to the post of Additional Director of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland.

4. Smt. Rongsenmenla, D/o. Late A. Toshi Sempo on being promoted to the post of Under Secretary, Municipal Affairs Department, Government of Nagaland.

5. Er. T. Temsu, S/o. Late Tsuktiyanger on being promoted to the post of Executive Engineer, (R&B) NPWD, Government of Nagaland.

6. Shri. M. Sadem Jamir, S/o. Late Mangliyangba on being promoted to the post of SDO, (R&B) NPWD, Government of Nagaland.

7. Dr. Opangtula Imsong, D/o. Shri. Jungshiwati Imsong on being successfully completing Ph.D research study on the topic NEOLITHIC CULTURE IN HAGARIUPPER PENNAR REGION : AN ARCHAELOGICAL INVESTIGATION from University of Hyderabad.

8. Dr. Sentisangla, D/o. Shri. Imotemjen on being successfully completing Ph.D. research study on the topic STUDY ON TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF SELFGOVERNANCE AMONG THE AO NAGAS from ICFAI University.

S. ALIBA IMSONG Chairman, Executive Committee

L. IMLIWAPANG President

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27 dead as heavy rains lash parts of Uttar Pradesh

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

Swasthya Kalyan Yojana) we are ready to provide 70 lakh families the benefits.

We are ready to provide Rs. 5 lakh insurance cover to each family and in case of women it is Rs. 7 lakh.

Ayushman Bharat is only in planning mode and we are in an implementation mode.”

For other states, covering the balance population will come at a hefty price tag as the centre has already made it clear that they will only pay its quota for those identified under the scheme. If the state wants to cover any population beyond that, it will have to bear the expenses on its own.

For instance, Rajasthan’s current scheme Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana (BSBY) provides an insurance of Rs. 3 lakh per family per year to 90 lakh families while Modicare has only identified 60 lakh

beneficiary families.

Rajasthan’s Health Secretary Naveen Jain said, “As of now, we are continuing our scheme only since it is functioning well and covers higher population.

It is very difficult to switch over quickly. The National Health Authority is aware of our concerns and we are examining all the options.”

Similarly, Tamil Nadu’s existing scheme Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) provides an insurance of Rs. 1 lakh per family per year to 1.6 crore families while Modicare has only identified 78 lakh beneficiary families.

A rough calculation shows that in other states like Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka and Telangana, the gap between their schemes and Modicare comes to 2.4 crore families.

While the state schemes in

these four states would cover a total of 4 crore families, Modicare would cover only 1.6 crore families.

Delhi does not have any existing insurance scheme but is unsatisfied with Ayushman Bharat’s proposed target of 6 lakh families which is just 3 per cent of its total population of 2 crore. Delhi government is currently examining options to cover a larger population than the current target under Ayushman Bharat.

Two states-Kerala and Goa have agreed in principle but haven’t signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yet due to procedural delays. Kerala would have more people covered under Ayushman Bharat than its existing scheme while Goa would have a deficit but Goa is not looking for going beyond the proposed target under Ayushman Bharat.

APPRECIATION

The Dimapur Motorsports Club (DMSC) would like to express our appreciation to the Individuals, Companies and Organizations who contributed to the success for our 4th JK Tyre DMSC Autocross held on 12th to 14th July 2018 at Agri Expo, Dimapur, Nagaland.

Many thanks to our sponsor JK Tyre and Tata Nexon. Thanks to our well wishers who donated in cash and kind, which we would not have done without your generosity. A very special thanks is again extended to 32 Assam Rifles, Dimapur for providing tents for the event. We would also like to thank all the participants from outside the state and local participants who made the event a grand success.

Our special thanks goes to : 1. Col. VS Pal CO. 32 Assam Riffle.

2. Maj. Vikuto Assumi 32 Assam Riffle.

3. Shri. Viviek Raj Wangkhem GS. NPP. National 4. Shri. Niky Nongkhlaw Secy. NPP Meghalaya 5. Shri. Lima Jamir, Political Affairs NPP. Nagaland 6. Shri. Ricky IPR, NPP Nagaland 7. Mrs. Kughali Chishi, President NMBOA 8. Dr. Vikato Kinimi, CMO Dimapur.

9. Shri. Chumdemo 10. Shri. Gaurav Deb 11. Shri. Kevin Puro NAC 12. EJAMSA Jaintia Hills Meghalaya.

13. AMAM Mokokchung.

14. Dimapur District Timber Mill Owners Association.

15. Chumukedima Timber Traders Association.

16. Week N Weekend.

Last but not the least, we extend our appreciation, gratitude and acknowledge our TITLE sponsor JK Tyre and their team for continuously supporting DMSC from the very beginning and we look forward for more events together in the coming years.

Bento Swu Gen. Secy.

DMSC

Atsung President DMSC

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PTI looks for allies to form govt in Pakistan Floods force thousands

Islamabad, Jul 27 (IANS): The Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) led by Imran Khan was on Friday scouting for partners to form the government in Pakistan after emerging as the single largest party but short of a majority in the National Assembly elections marred by allegations of military interference and rigging.

With nearly two days elapsing since the counting of poll results began, the PTI has retained its considerable edge over its contenders, bagging 116 of the total 270 seats on which elections were held, according to the preliminary results announced by the poll officials here. The incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) bagged only 64 seats and the Pakistan Peoples Party, led by former Prime Minister, the late Benazir Bhutto’s son Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, was placed third with 43 seats.

While cricketer-turnedpolitician Imran Khan, 65, is all set to be the 19th Prime Minister, his tryst with destiny still faces a possible last glitch. A party needs at least 137 seats to cross the half-way mark in the 272member National Assembly.

Since voting wasn’t held in two constituencies, the effective strength of the House was brought down to 270 -- which means Khan needs

22 inmates escape from Philippines jail M a ni l a , J u l 2 7 (Agencies): Philippine police say 22 inmates, many of them accused of illegal drug-related offenses, have escaped from a city jail south of Manila, with three being recaptured immediately.

Police say a jail guard was escorting a prisoner back to a cell on Friday in Bacoor city in Cavite province when inmates rushed out and overpowered the guard. Police say 22 inmates dashed to freedom in the densely populated district.

A man stands next to the t-shirts with images of Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) at a market.

at least 136 members.

The votes of four constituencies were still being counted. The PTI is leading in all of them, according to TV reports. Assuming that the PTI gets all four, bringing Khan’s final tally to 120, the Prime Minister-inwaiting would still need the support of 16 members.

According to media reports citing unnamed sources, the PTI has established its first contacts with 12 independents and is confident of getting their support to pave the way for Khan to take the helm of the nation battling severe economic

and security crises.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)-Pakistan, which has won six seats, has also agreed to support Khan, according to Dawn News. PTI leaders Jahangir Tareen and Khali Maqbool are expected to meet MQM leaders to formalize the alliance, the Dawn said in its online report.

The PTI has also returned to power in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. It also won 123 seats in Punjab -- the traditional bastion of the Sharif family and its PML-N which ha grabbed

Seoul, Jul 27 (IANS): South Korea and North Korea have agreed to hold general-level military talks next week, Seoul’s Defence Ministry said on Friday.

North Korea had proposed the talks, which South Korea accepted, according to the Defence Ministry.

The general-level military dialogue would be held on July 31 at the Peace House, a South Korean building at the border village of Panmunjom, Xinhua news agency reported.

The South Korean delegation would be led by Major General Kim Do-gyun who will talk with his North Korean counterpart Lt.

General An Ik-san, leading a five-member delegation.

Issues expected to be discussed include the disarmament of the Joint Security Area (JSA) inside the Panmunjom and the withdrawal of troops and equipment from guard posts inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) which separates the two Koreas.

After their first summit on April 27 in Panmunjom, South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un agreed to stop all hostile acts near the border area to reduce military tensions.

Other issues on the agenda could be the joint

a result of decline in their population numbers, Efe news reported.

Among Peru’s total of 389 threatened species are 120 amphibians, 122 birds, 23 invertebrates, 92 mammals and 32 reptiles. Many of these species are found only in specific localities of the South American country, such as Junin grebes (Podiceps taczanowskii), which inhabit only Junin Lake, or Titicaca water frogs (Telmatobius culeus), which are found only in the world’s highest navigable

excavation inside the DMZ of the remains of soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War. South Korea could raise the issue for turning the Northern Limit Line (NLL) -- a de-facto inter-Korean sea border -- into a maritime peace zone. North Korea has not acknowledged the NLL as a sea border as it was unilaterally drawn by the US-led UN Command after the Korean War. On June 14, the two Koreas held the first generalgrade military talks in over a decade, agreeing to restore military hotlines along the eastern and western regions completely.

Jerusalem, Jul 27 (Agencies): Israeli police sealed the gates to al-Aqsa mosque, Jerusalem’s most important mosque after clashes erupted with Palestinian worshippers following midday prayers, an AFP photographer said. The waqf, the religious authority that runs the mosque, confirmed the gates were closed after clashes broke out. Israeli police did not immediately comment.

Reuters news agency reported that masked youth cracked fireworks in the direction of Israeli police near the mosque on Friday and police charged the mosque compound to confront them. It was not immediately clear if the entry of the police happened before or after the fireworks.

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HPA-AN, Jul 27 (Agencies): Floodwaters have forced thousands from their homes in southeast Myanmar, local police said Friday, as authorities and volunteers scrambled to provide food and aid to the victims.

Heavy monsoon rains have pounded Karen state, Mon state and Bago region in recent days and show no sign of abating, raising fears that the worst might be yet to come.

Photos and videos showed residents of Karen’s state capital Hpa-an boating down streets that had turned into rivers while others were forced to escape on foot through waist-deep water.

Vast swathes of the surrounding land lay sub-

Johannesburg, Jul 27 (IANS): Former South African President Jacob Zuma, facing charges on multiple counts of corruption, was able to postpone on Friday a court trial after his new defence team argued it had not had enough time to prepare for the case against him.

Zuma, who served as the fourth President of South Africa between 2009-18, appeared at the KwaZulu-Natal region high court in Pietermaritzburg, only to have his team of lawyers successfully negotiate for the trial to be postponed until November 30, despite protests

Jacob Zuma

from the prosecution that the time period given was too long.

The politician has used many tactics to avoid trial, including dismissing his entire legal team in what local media have

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away”.

merged while 11 temporary camps have been set up around the city.

“There are more than 6000 people displaced in Hpa-an and about 4000 in Myawaddy,” the head of Karen State police force Kyi Linn told AFP, referring to a second town on the border with Thailand.

A social welfare ministry official previously said 16,000 people had been displaced across eight townships in Karen State.

The number of affected in Mon State and Bago Region has not yet been confirmed. State-run media published pictures on Friday of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi visiting Karen State the day before, talking to victims, relief workers

and volunteers.

The Global New Light Of Myanmar said her government had freed up 200 million kyat (US$140,000) to help those displaced and that rebuilding destroyed bridges would be a priority.

“We are now delivering food to flood victims who don’t want to leave their homes,” said volunteer Ni Ni Aung in Kyonedoe town, adding they would have no choice but to leave if the rains worsened. So far no casualties have been reported.

Like its neighbours, Myanmar faces severe flooding every year and climate scientists in 2015 even ranked it top of a global list of nations hardest hit by extreme weather.

We the bereaved family of Late Robin Tungoe convey our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for supporting us spiritually, financially, physically, mentally and morally at the time of his demise.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually but your good deeds and presence will always be cherished in our hearts.

May God shower his blessings upon you all.

Loving family members & relatives

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“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him”.

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The family members of Late Shiyito Chishi would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown by our church members, the medical fraternity of Eden Medical Centre, friends, neighbours and well wishers during his prolonged illness and at the demise on 17th July 2018.

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described as a “Stalingrad Defence”, Efe news reported.

Zuma fired his longtime attorney Michael Hulley earlier in the month and replaced him with Daniel Mantsha, former chairman of state-owned arms company Denel who has been linked to the powerful Gupta family.

The Indian-born Guptas, who own a business empire in South Africa, were close associates of Zuma when he was in power and were involved in many of the controversies and corruption allegations that dogged the ex-President’s career.

The 76-year-old politician bowed to party pressure in February and stepped down as President and African National Congress leader, ceding the role to Cyril Ramaphosa.

Two months later, Zuma was charged with 16 counts of corruption, including criminal association, two counts of corruption and 12 of fraud and one count of money laundering based on almost 783 fraudulent operations allegedly carried out in relation to a multimillion dollar arms deal struck in the 1990s when he was deputy President.

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Heavy monsoon rains have pounded southeast Myanmar and show no sign of abating, raising fears that the worst might be yet to come.

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Lake Titicaca, on the border with Bolivia. Birds and amphibians are among the most threatened wildlife, with 122 and 120, respectively, since many of them have restricted distribution ranges; and in the case of amphibians, particularly, they directly suffer from the impacts of climate change, environmental pollution and some fungi. Added to this are threats such as habitat loss and degradation, illegal wildlife trade and the presence of invasive alien species, among other factors.

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186 species in Peru face extinction risk

Lima, Jul 27 (IANS): Peru has 186 species of animals that are facing extinction, of which 64 are critically endangered species, according to the “Red Book of the Endangered Wildlife of Peru,” launched by the National Forest Service and Wildlife (SERFOR) at the Lima International Book Fair (FIL). A result of the long and meticulous work of researchers and specialists from both public and private sectors, the book also includes a list of 203 animal species made vulnerable as

127 constituencies.

A party needs 149 seats in the 297-member Punjab assembly to form the government in the wealthiest and most populous province of Pakistan. None of the parties has secured a majority even as the PTI and PML-N claim that they are confident of forming the government in Punjab where the Sharifs have been ruling since 1988.

Independent candidates have won 29 seats in the province, while PML-Q has won seven.

The PPP appears set to form the government in Sindh for the third consecu-

tive term. The party has won 74 seats in the Sindh Assembly while the PTI has edged past MQM-P to emerge as the second-largest political party with 23 seats - mostly from Karachi.

The Balochistan Awami Party has won 14 seats in the Balochistan Assembly, becoming the largest party in the province, while the MMA is in the second place with nine seats.

The PTI has once again dominated electoral proceedings in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, bagging a whopping 67 seats, followed by the Majilsi Muttahida Amal (MMA) which has only managed to win 10. The Awami National Party’s seat tally stands at six while the PML-N has won five. The PPP has won four seats in the provincial assembly.

The just concluded Pakistan elections have been marred by allegations of rigging and military interference. The PML-N, the PPP and other smaller parties have refused to accept the poll results but have announced they would sit in the opposition.

Amid the allegation flying thick and fast, Pakistan Army spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor tweeted that it was only Allah who “honours whom he wants and humbles whom he wants to”.

Loving wife, sons and relatives.

08.09.1964 – 28.07.2017 It's been a year since you left us on this day; 28th July, 2017. You were an impersonation of kindness, patience and simplicity. Inspite of life's adversaries, you carried on without any grudges and remorse, your enthusiasm to uplift the society in every possible way will be remembered by your near and dear ones. The void you left us with is immense, yet our only consolation is that you are in a better place with the angels to where you belong and it is our prayer that the Almighty will continue to give us the strength to face the harsh reality of life, until we meet again, we miss you every single day.

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Born on 13.10.1970 – Expired on 23.07.2018 We the bereaved family of Lt. Rovizokho (Rovi Nagi) humbly convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and everyone who stood by us spiritually, emotionally, financially and materially in the hour of grief. We are indebted to all who upheld us in prayer. We will ever remain grateful to you all.

We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Shri. Neiba Kronu, Minister Planning and Co-Ordination, Land and Revenue.

2. Advocate Seyie-u Keyho.

3. Shri. Rokolhou Angami Class 1 Contractor.

4. Dr. John Lotha.

5. Shri. Lemjen Imsong.

6. Shri. Krusievi Nagi and family.

7. Shri. Neibu Nagi and family.

8. Shri. Keneizhakho Nakhro, MLA. 9. Shri. Zhaleo Rio, Deputy Speaker, NLA. 10. Shri. Jacob Zhimomi, Minister Public Health Engineering.

11. Shri Chuba Ozüküm, President, Naga Hoho.

12. Shri. Thejavizo Nakhro, EAC Chumukedima.

13. Shri. Ghotovi Zhimomi, Head G.B Shuxuvi Village.

14. Naga Students’ Federation (NSF).

15. Chakhroma Angami Students’ Union.

16. Chakhroma Sports Association.

17. Chakhroma Jotsoma Nuolhou Krotho.

18. Chakhroma Jotsoma Nuolhou Krotho B’ Group.

19. Baptist Church Jotsoma.

20. Jotsoma Youth Organisation .

21. Jotsoma students’ Union.

22. Staff and students’ St. Joseph Hr. Sec. School.

23. Urra Village Council.

24. Razhaphe Village Council.

25. Vidima Village Council.

26. Vidima Youth Organisation.

27. Northern Angami Krotho Vidima.

28. Vidima B’ Khel.

29. Vidima Christian Revival Church.

30. Vidima Baptist Church.

31. Unified Command Dimapur Zone II Rank and File NSCN (I-M) We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, but it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas engaged, reports US media

On Friday, “Bharat” director Ali Abbas Zafar announced on Twitter that Priyanka is no longer going to be a part of the Salman Khan-starrer movie, and that the decision came in “the Nick of time”, making a clear pun on her relationship with Jonas.

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cclaimed filmmaker M e g h n a G u l z a r, who has a knack of telling gripping real life stories through her movies, says that her forthcoming film based on the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw will not fall under the category of biopic. Meghna was interacting with media at Dinesh Raheja’s book launch titled “101 Haiku” on Thursday, here.

“I am making film on the life of Field Marshal of our country Sam Manekshaw but it’s not a biopic.

My last film ‘Raazi’ was also not a biopic but with my upcoming film, I want to showcase life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw,” she said.

Meghna’s forte as filmmakers is that she chooses real life stories for her films but makes dramatized version of it. Her last released film “Raazi” starred Alia Bhatt and was about an Indian spy in Pakistan.

Based on Harinder Sikka’s book, “Calling Sehmat”, the film earned positive reviews among the audience and critics. Meghna directorial and Vishal Bhardwaj

“Yes, Priyanka Chopra is no more part of ‘Bharat’ and and the reason is very very special, she told us in the Nick of time about her decision and we are very happy for her... Team ‘Bharat’ wishes Priyanka Chopra loads of love and happiness for life,” Zafar tweeted.

While neither Priyanka nor Jonas have made an official announcement, US media widely reported about their engagement.

People.com quoted a source as saying the couple got engaged on Priyanka’s 36th birthday on July 18 when the two were in London. Jonas closed down a Tiffany store in New York City to buy an engagement ring, according to the insider. “They are so happy,” the source told people.com.

A source close to Jonas said the singer is “very, very happy.”

“His friends and family have never seen him like this, and they’re all really excited for him. He’s definitely very serious about her,” the source added.

Priyanka and Jonas have been making several appearances together, often

walking hand in hand.

Earlier this year, they walked on the Met Gala red carpet, making everyone wonder whether they are dating.

At the Met Gala, Priyanka had just laughed off a romance with Jonas, insisting they simply shared an agent and were friends.

She had also said they went to the Met Gala together as they were both wearing ensembles by Ralph Lauren.

Later, they walked arm in arm at Jonas’ cousin’s wedding in New Jersey, apart from being seen roaming around on a boat with friends over America’s Memorial Day weekend in May. Priyanka was photographed cuddling up to him in a group photograph while they attended a Dodgers baseball game in New York together the same month.

Priyanka was also seen celebrating July 4 -- the American Independence Day -- with Nick’s family, and Nick visited India last month with the “Quantico” actress to meet her friends and family. The couple had also been sporting similar gold rings.

(IANS)

Farhan, ShankarEhsaan-Loy to reunite for US, Canada tour

‘Battle’ of the bands never existed for 98 Degrees’ Timmons

F written “Talvar” was based on sensational 2008 Noida mouble-murder case (Aarushi Talwar Murder case).

After that, Vishal Bhardwaj is back with another crime story naming it as “Talvar 2”. It is being bankrolled

by Junglee Pictures but the director’s name is yet to be confirmed.

Asked if Meghna will direct that film, she said, “It is being made but I am not directing “Talvar 2”.

Sam Manekshaw was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. His military career spanned four decades and five wars.

Manekshaw’s military victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war led to the creation of Bangladesh.

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emi Lovato, 25, could have died from her alleged overdose, sources close to the singer tell TMZ, adding, it was that serious.

The 911 call, in which the person requested the emergency vehicles not sound their sirens, did not come a minute too soon, the source claims, as Demi was reportedly in major crisis. The singer remains hospitalized in California as far as we know, after an alleged overdose from an unidentified drug(s).

It was on Tuesday, July 24, that Demi was allegedly found unconscious inside her Hollywood Hills home after a night of heavy partying with friends. A friend inside her home called 911, pleading with the dispatcher that they needed to get help as soon as possible. Demi received Narcan, a lifesaving drug, which counteracts opioids.

Conflicting reports claim there were two different ways the singer received the drug — one report alleges it was the paramedics who administered it; another claims it was her friends inside the home who gave it to her. Nothing has been confirmed.

ilmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar is looking forward to perform with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy in the US and Canada next month.

Farhan on Friday took to his Instagram account and shared a picture with the popular Indian music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, announcing their reunion ahead of the tour.

In the photograph, they are seen at an airport lounge.

Along with the photo, the “Rock On!!” actor wrote: “Bumpity bumped into my favourites Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy at Delhi airport, many airport moments await us gentlemen,US and Canada tour coming up.

Happy reunion.”

From movies “Don 2”, “Karthik Calling Karthik”, “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” to live concerts, the collaborative work of Farhan and the trio has been widely appreciated.

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ilmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says he doesn’t want to called a ‘master’ because he feels that someone’s outlook should not be confined to a limited world.

Known for films like “Saraansh”, “Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke”, “Zakhm” and “Arth”, Bhatt has explored a range of movies and is known for creating films with bold plots.

In a master class with director Hansal Mehta on Tata Sky Acting Adda, Bhatt shared his unfiltered opinion on filmmaking.

“I don’t want to be in a position where someone calls me a master. Not out of some bogus humility, but because I don’t want people to confine their outlook, their creative ideas to a limited world. Whatever I experienced was true to my life, it might not be of important to another person since there is no compass, no map to learn filmmaking.

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ulti-platinum-selling group 98 Degrees’ singer Jeff Timmons says he always feels insecure but that never stopped him from collaborating with “rivals” like the Backstreet Boys or NSYNC as they admire each others talent, music and success.

98 Degrees, a Grammy-nominated American vocal harmonising group, has sung the Backstreet Boys’ monster hit “I want it that way” at concerts to screaming fans. The fourpiece also performed with the Backstreet Boys and will do so again in August in Oklahoma.

“We love the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. We were always fans of each other, shared a mutual respect, and never considered either of them as our rivals. I think the media and fans created that scenario,” Timmons told IANS in an email interview.

“It’s a lot of fun performing with them, and I’m really looking forward to our show in August. Who knows, maybe it will lead to a world tour together,” he added.

Wish I worded it better: Roseanne Barr on racist tweet

He had toured with groups like Blue and A1, and also participated in “Mission: Man Band” which grouped four former pop singers. Didn’t he ever feel insecure?

“I always feel insecure.

That never goes away for me irrespective of the level of success. I think it’s just the drive of wanting to be the best and giving the best version of myself to the fans,” said Timmons, also a composer.

“It ends up creating an energy that channels into what hopefully is a good performance or creation.

After being admitted to the hospital, Demi’s rep confirmed to HollywoodLife that she was “awake and with her family.” The rep also confirmed that some of the information being reported is “incorrect.” It was originally reported that Demi allegedly overdosed on heroin, however, the report was retracted. It is currently unknown what drug Demi allegedly used.

Those close to the singer are reportedly urging her to enter rehab, as some allegedly attempted to organize an interven-

tion before the incident.

However, that decision will ultimately be hers.

Demi was on tour amidst her alleged overdose. She is scheduled to travel to Mexico in September for a string of international dates, which are planned through the end of November. Demi’s team has not released any type of statement involving her upcoming engagements.

N o n e t h e l e s s, a s h ow, scheduled for July 26 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was cancelled following her hospitalization.

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singer, whose daughter, Alyssa, made her modelling debut at New York Fashion Week last year.

K-Pop bands like BTS are doing really well across the globe. And he loves the genre, which commonly refers to the pop music scene in South Korea.

“I love K-Pop! I also love J-Pop, and soon you will see C-Pop. I’m a fan of all pop music, so it is easy for me to be a fan. I’ve started writing and producing for the genre and hopefully, will have some music It’s always humbling, but anything, but will support with those artistes out very always rewarding in the whatever they decide to soon,” he said.

(IANS) end. It’s just a process that do 100 per cent,” said the my mind puts me through.

I think it will change but OFFICE OF THE doesn’t, and you never quite VIPHOMA STUDENTS’ UNION get used to it.”

For him, the “battle FELICITATES of the bands never existed We the Viphoma Students' Union then or now. We enjoy and would like to congratulate Miss. admire each other’s talent, Kevisenuo Nakhro, D/o Mr. Vibalie Nakhro music, and success”. and Mrs. Alemla Nakhro for bringing laurels Would he want his and to the students union in particular and the their children to form a mu- village in general for securing MBBS seat sical group someday? in the recently declared NEET examination.

“I have five children/ She is also the first person from Viphoma step-children. They are all village to undergo MBBS course.

The Union further wishes her the very best in her future very different and are talented in different ways. I would endeavour.

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c t r e s s P r i ya n k a Chopra, 36, and pop singer Nick Jonas, 25, are engaged after two months of dating, the US media has reported amidst news that the former Miss World has opted out of Bollywood film “Bharat” for a “very special” reason.

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FELICITATION Wi t h i m m e n s e p r i d e a n d honour we the New Yaongyimti Students’ Union and New Yaongyimti Village Council convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Akangkokla Chang, D/o Shri. I. Chubakhumba Chang of New Yaongymti Village for her successful completion of Master of Science in Geology by securing Top 2nd Position from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, Nagaland.

The Union & Council further wish her the very best & pray that may the Almighty God bestows her the abundant blessings and guidance in all her future endeavours.

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In response to the tweet “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby vj” that she has written earlier this year, Barr clarified that people misunderstood it and said she would tell Jarett: “I’m sorry that you feel harm and hurt, I never meant that. I never meant to hurt anybody.”

Barr repeatedly said her tweet was meant to address US-Middle Eastern policy and had no racial overtones.

She said she was stunned by the negative reaction, which Hannity noted was nearly universal, The Guardian reported.

“I am a creative genius, and this is not a good feeling for an artist to be treated this way, and it’s not a good feeling for a citizen, either,” Barr added.

A supporter of US President Donald Trump, Barr further said: “I’m not a racist and the people who voted for Trump, they’re not racist either, and Trump isn’t a racist, sorry. We just have a different opinion.”

Television network ABC has announced “Roseanne” will return in October as a spin-off called “The Conners” with all the main characters except Barr.

(IANS)

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ctress-comedian Roseanne Barr says her racist tweet “cost her everything” and she wishes she had worded it “better”.

Barr has apologised to people for her tweet about former Barack Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, an African-American woman.

The comment had generated immense backlash and led to the cancellation of her US comedy show “Roseanne”.

During her hour-long interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News on Thursday, Barr lamented the damage done to her by the tweet,

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Minerva break new footballing ground in NE

New Delhi, Jul 27 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : A s i f churning out a talent from Bhutan in form of Chencho Gyeltshen was not enough, I-League holders Minerva Punjab dispatched their scouting troops to six places in Manipur and eight districts of Mizoram for a month-long programme in June to become the first club in the history of Indian football to conduct trial in these regions.

Gyeltshen was the talk of the season for helping the Chandigarh outfit lift the premier league title in India for the first time since 1996-97, when Sukwinder Singh-coached JCT won the National Football League. Gyeltshen has however switched to play for an Indian Super League (ISL) club from the 2018 season.

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Minerva Punjab dispatched their scouting troops to six cities in Manipur and eight districts of Mizoram.

overtaken Goa to become the ultimate hub of Indian football from last 6 years or so. Goan football is on decline whereas North East football is the pinnacle of Indian Football at the moment,” Inderpreet Singh Toor, a scout at Minerva Punjab, told NDTV.com in an exclusive interview.

Toor and Vimal Arora, who assists the senior team and heads the youth development for the club, left from Chandigarh to unearth talent from Churachandpur, Wangoo, Imphal, Moirang, Sagolmang and Saikul in Manipur and eight districts in Mizoram consisting Aizawl, Lunglei,

Kolasib, Mamit, Champhai, Serchhip, Lawngthlai and Siaha.

Toor described his experience as life changing and said, “It was the first time I visited the states.

This was the first time Minerva Punjab conducted trials in these states. In doing so we became the first

club in history of Indian football to conduct trials in six locations of Manipur and all eight districts of Mizoram, that too in a short period of 20 days.”

The aspiring footballers selected by the club will reach Minerva in a fortnight. The boys are from different age groups will train with the U13, U-15 and U-18 teams of the club.

However, the Minerva scout was unhappy about the weary turfs in most parts of the North-East and said, “In Manipur and Mizoram, it’s very difficult to maintain grass due to the weather conditions. In some places ground conditions were nowhere near ideal due to continuous rainfall.

The football field almost became paddy field.”

“But that did not stop the players from showing their love and dedication for the game. They fought like warriors on pitch,” he added.

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Cincinnati, Jul 27 (Agencies): For mer world number ones Andy Murray and Victoria Azarenka have been handed wild cards to compete at the Cincinnati Open next month, the tournament’s organizers have said.

Murray pulled out of this year’s Wimbledon saying his right hip was still not ready for the demands of a Grand Slam. That was after the Scot made a comeback in June at Queen’s Club follow-

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ing almost a year out with the injury that required surgery in Australia in January.

Two-times grand slam winner Azarenka, who won the Cincinnati Open in 2013, will return to the women’s draw for the first time since 2016 as she continues her comeback following a prolonged legal battle over the custody of her son Leo last year.

“The resumes for Vika and Andy really speak for themselves,” tournament

Director Andre Silva told the organizers’ website.

“I think many tennis fans are eager to see each of them back on the court, and we are pleased to offer them both wild cards to play the Western & Southern Open.”

A further seven players - three men and four women - will be handed wild cards for the tournament, which begins on August 11, around two weeks before the U.S. open starts on August 27.

Sania sets sights on 2020 Olympics Dhoni is ‘most admired’ sportsperson in India

Dubai, Jul 27 (IANS): Out of action for a long period with a chronic knee injury and now her first pregnancy, ace Indian player Sania Mirza is hopeful of hitting the tennis court for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

In a recent interview to Gulf News, former Doubles World No.1 Sania, who is likely to become a mother in October, shared insights of her personal life and her wish to be back on the court before the Olympics.

“We are still in 2018 and my goal is obviously to try and come back to 2020

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Olympics,” Sania said.

“It’s a realistic goal to set because it will be the end of the year after I have my child,” she added.

Speaking about herself, the 31-year-old said, “I have not followed the

NWA executive meeting Kohima, Jul 27 (NPN): Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) has convened an executive committee meeting on August 2 at the NWA office, AKM building at 2.00 PM. The meeting will deliberate on matter relating to 3E Tournament, Belt Wrestling, International Hornbill Naga Wrestling Championship 2018 and other matters relating to wrestling activities. Therefore, president and general secretary of the three constituent units along with all the NWA executive members and advisors have been requested to attend the meeting positively. For any queries, contact 9612111544.

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‘traditional women route’ in my life. I have always been the odd one out and I am glad that I was one.”

“My parents have always supported all my decisions, so whether I was playing tennis in Hyderabad at a time when nobody dreamed of playing tennis or winning Wimbledon or marrying the person that I loved or having a child after eight years of our marriage, I have always lived life on my own terms,” Sania added.

Sania further said that Sports has been one of the best teachers in her life.

New Delhi, Jul 27 (Agencies): In spite of being criticised for his poor run of form during India’s recent One-day International (ODI) series loss against England, Mahendra Singh Dhoni still rules the hearts of fans as far as popularity is concerned. Interestingly, he is a more admired sportsperson than Indian skipper Virat Kohli and legend Sachin Tendulkar.

In a survey conducted

by YouGov, which undertakes various polls and surveys in their online community of over four million people, the 37-year-old was

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It's been a year since you left us but the memories of you still lingers in our hearts. Wish if only tears could build a stairway to heaven we could bring you back home again. We miss you so much.

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the top sportsperson with an “admiration score” of 7.7 percent, reported www. icc-cricket.com.

Out of the various public figures in the final table, Dhoni was only bettered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tendulkar was next best with 6.8 percent, while Kohli managed only 4.8 percent votes.

Dhoni has won several awards in his career and this Mahendra Singh Dhoni is just another feather in his ful Indian Test captain of all cap.

He is the most success- time, winning 27 games and

leading his team to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Rankings in 2009 for the first time ever.

Still playing in the ODI and T20I sides, the wicketkeeper batsman recently became the 12th ever batsman in ODIs to get past 10,000 runs.

Dhoni was booed by a certain section of fans in the recently-concluded ODI series that India lost 1-2 and speculation over his retirement too made noises.

However, this survey has validated the fact that Dho-

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Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us in times of sickness and at the sad demise of our beloved father LATE VETATSO CKG, C/N ‘B’ Coy 5th NAP. We are greatly touched by your support in prayer, material and financial assistance, physical 02/03/1971 presence and untiring efforts 19/07/2018 throughout the days of our struggle.

We sincerely convey our special gratitude to : 1. Doctors, nurses & staff of CHC Chozuba 2. Doctors & nurses, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima 3. Commandant 5th NAP Phek 4. Company Commander ‘B’ Coy Chetheba 5th NAP 5. Post Commander ‘B’ Coy Outpost Chozuba 5th NAP 6. Churches of Chozuba 5 th NAP ‘B’ Coy Baptist Fellowship & Baptist Church Phuhgi Village 7. Phuhgimi Welfare Union Chozuba 8. Village Council & Youth Welfare Union Phuhgi Village.

We deeply regret our inability to thank every individual personally, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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As far as the 29-yearold Kohli is concerned, he is one of the most followed athletes in the world on social media.

Kohli is now ranked 9th in a report released by HopperHQ, the Instagram post scheduler, based on how much a sponsored post could cost brands.

Kohli earns an estimated $120,000 per Instagram post to become the leading Indian on the list.

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G R AT I T U D E Peter Handscomb

Sydney, Jul 27 (Agencies): Peter Handscomb has denied playing any part in the Australian cricket team’s ball-tampering scandal.

He insists vision of him appearing to run a message out to Cameron Bancroft has been drastically “edited”.

Video of the incident appears to show coach Darren Lehmann using a walkie-talkie to contact 12th man Handscomb after noticing Cameron Bancroft’s attempt to scuff the ball with sandpaper during the Cape Town Test in March.

Hanscomb then appears to run a message out to Bancroft, widely alleged at the time to be from Lehmann. But speaking publicly for the first time since the incident - which culminated in lengthy bans for Bancroft, captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner for their roles in the controversy - the batsman says it’s not as it seems.

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out talking to Cam,” he told reporters on Friday.

Handscomb says his walkie-talkie conversation with Lehmann was more than 20 minutes before he came onto the field, which he only did when another player had to use the bathroom.

“I get put into a catching position next to Cam ... and literally was just trying to have a joke with him, there was nothing else mate so all this build up about me trying to do something there was just, it wasn’t there,” he said.

Handscomb was reluctant to elaborate on the details of the conversation he had with Lehmann on the walkie-talkie, saying it had already been well documented.

Speaking before next month’s Australia A tour of India, Handscomb said the squad was trying to move on from the scandal.

“Obviously it wasn’t a great time but that’s gone now, we’ve got to deal with what we’ve got and we’ve got some amazing players still on the squad,” he said.

LT. KETOUSIELIE SEMOU (ATSI) Born on: 5th February 1983 Died on: 27th June 2018 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7

The family of Lt. Ketousielie Semou (Atsi) wishes to offer our appreciation to churches, organizations, unions, groups, fellowships, friends, neighbours and well wishers who supported us during our difficulties and at the sad demise. We are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to, 1. Koinonia Baptist Church, Kohima 2. Koinonia Prayer Centre, Tsiese Basa, Kohima 3. International Restoration Church, United States, Texas 4. Victory Church of All Nation, Kohima 5. Nerhema Baptist Church 6. Nerhe Phezha Baptist Church 7. Central Baptist Church, Kohima 8. Peraciezie Baptist Church, Kohima 9. Pesocha Baptist Khriesaru Krotho 10. Maram Baptist Church, D. Block Kohima 11. Chang Baptist Church, Kohima 12. Nerhemiapfü Kecha Krotho, Kohima 13. Special Prayer Chain of 78 hours by Koinonia Baptist Church Youth & Jr. CYE 14. KMC Administrator, staff and driver’s society 15. Government High School Nerhema staff 16. Charis School of Worship Alumni Association, Worship Staff and 1st Batch of Charis School 17. Nerhema Krotho, Kohima 18. Bayavü Hill Panchayat and Upper Bayavü Hill Welfare Board, Kohima 19. NDPP 11 Northern Angami 20. Shepherd Male Voice 21. The Oasis 22. 2000 Starting Club Nerhema 23. Thepa Khel Union 24. Thepa Youth Organization 25. Oking Hospital Kohima 26. Naga Hospital Authority Kohima To all who helped us, your contribution made our loss more bearable.

Although we are unable to thank everyone individually, the services that you extended to us spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially can never be repaid back but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

Loving wife, son, dad, mom, brothers, sisters, in-laws and relatives.

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Born on : 16/01/1940 – Died on : 24/07/2018 Our beloved Daddy, Your love & care showered upon us are unconditional and ineffable.

Your journey was full of dissension and impecuniousness, yet you stood firm and strong with your truthfulness, you have surrendered and sacrificed your life for our people and family.

Your counseling, guidance, suggestions and instructions towards us will live in our hearts forever. You will be forever in our hearts.

We miss you daddy, but we know that you are in God's loving care.

2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

We the bereaved family members of Late Vipraneizo Sophie would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us in our pain when our beloved father left us for his heavenly abode on 24th July, 2018.

We are unable to thank each and everyone individually but it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly and graciously.

Job 1:2, "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord."

Loving wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren & relatives DP-5547

Born on : 23rd June,1974 – Died on : 16th July 2018 Words are inadequate to fully express our heartfelt gratitude to our relatives, organisations, unions and well-wishers who stood by us physically, emotionally, spiritually and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved father Late Mr. L. Benakum Chang Lance Naik on 16th July 2018 at Faith Hospital, Dimapur.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO : 1. Doctors and staff of GNRC, Guwahati 2. Doctors and staff of Referral Hospital, Dimapur 3. Doctors and staff of Faith Hospital, Dimapur 4. Rev. Limawati Sangtam, Executive Secy, USBLA 5. Nungsanglemba Chang, President CKS 6. Toyang Changkong Chang, M.L.A Sadar-1 7. Chang Baptist Lashong, N.U.V Dimapur 8. Khiamnok Baptist Church, Dimapur 9. Yimchunger Baptist Church, N.U.V Dimapur 10. Chang Baptist Lashong Saksi, Tuensang 11. Police Baptist Church, 3rd NAP Tuensang 12. C.S.U Saksi, NAP Sector, Tuensang 13. Y.B.C Saksi, NAP Sector, Tuensang 14. K.B.C Saksi, NAP Sector, Tuensang 15. S.B.C Saksi, NAP Sector, Tuensang 16. Ngangpong Baptist Lashong, Tuensang 17. Ngangpong Staff Union, Tuensang 18. Chang Multi Thangjem Saksi, Tuensang 19. Commandant & other Ranks 3rd NAP Battalion, Tuensang 20. SBI Main Branch, Tuensang 21. ENPUD We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

DP-5533

Loving wife, children and relatives.

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sports

16 KOHIMA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Khriekesa FC hold Ziekezou SC 2-2

Kohima, Jul 27 (NPN): Khriekesa Football Club held defending champions Ziekezou Sporting Club to a 2-2 draw at the ongoing Kohima Football League

on Friday. The 2nd edition of Kohima Football League (KFL) is being organized by Kohima Town Club (KTC).

In a very competitive and exciting match, Neikethozo Yhome gave

Team DYRS with director Imtirenla Jamir, department officers and NTA president Pele Khezhie at IG Stadium, Kohima on Friday.

Kohima, Jul 27 (NPN): Debutants Team Department of Youth Resources & Sports (DYRS) Friday emerged the overall champions of the 31st Nagaland State Taekwondo Championship organized by Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

Players of DYRS participated in the state level Taekwondo championship as a team for the first time.

Team DYRS won 24 medals (21 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze).

Dimapur District Taekwondo Association with 15 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze medals bagged the runners-

up. Director of Youth Resources and Sports, Imtirenla Jamir along Additional Director Rato Pusa and other sports officers, NTA president Pele Khezhie and colleagues gave away the awards to the winners. Altogether 118 male and 37 DISTRICT DYRS Dimapur Kohima Tuensang Mon Police Mokokchung Kiphire Peren Longleng

female players representing eight district taekwondo associations and two teams DYRS and Police competed in the championship.

Tuensang District Taekwondo Association was adjudged as the best discipline team.

MEDALS TALLY G S B 21 2 1 15 6 7 13 8 11 5 7 3 3 6 3 2 1 0 1 6 8 0 1 5 0 0 9 0 0 0

TOTAL 24 28 32 15 12 3 15 6 9 0

Ronaldo to pay €18.9m to settle tax fraud case

63rd minute. Khriekesa FC could have taken the lead; however, Ruokuovolie Phewhuo attempt was saved by the custodian.

Khriekethozo Keretsii and Ratonbe N. Poireng of Ziekezou SC both failed to find the net in the final minutes. Nipato of Ziekezou SC was given the marching order for intentionally touching the ball in the injury added time.

Today’s matches 1st match: 12:00 noon Vanguard FC Vs Sechü Zubza 2nd match: 2:00 pm New Market FC Vs United 16 FC

Gunathilaka gets six-match ban for misconduct

Swedish coach to train Naga footballers

the lead to Ziekezou SC when he found the net in the 13th minute. Ratobe N Poireng doubled the score for Ziekezou SC through a long range.

After the lemon break, a better organised

Nagaland Taekwondo C’ship: Team DYRS are overall champs

SATURDAY, JULY 28,2018

Khriekesa FC took the field. However, continuous attacks by Ziekezou SC saw Khriekesa boys on the defensive side. Ziekezou’s Keneinguzei Pienyü made a dangerous long shot attempt however the goal keeper saved it brilliantly.

I n 5 3 r d m i n u t e, Ruokuovolie Phewhuo finally scored a goal via penalty to cut the lead to 2-1. Khriekesa FC almost got the equaliser but Vimelie missed Velukho Rakho superb supply by few inches. However, few minutes later, Vimelie found the much needed equalizer from a long range in the

The match between Khriekesa FC (white) and Ziekezou SC on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent

Nagaland Post, Dimapur

C o l o m b o, J u l 2 7 (Agencies): Sri Lanka all-rounder Danushka Gunathilaka has been banned for six international matches for breaching code of conduct regulations, the country’s cricket board said on Friday.

Sri Lanka Cricket, the national governing body, had launched an inquiry into alleged misconduct by the 27-year-old and had suspended him from all forms of international cricket at the conclusion of the second Test against South Africa.

Gunathilaka was banned for three matches

by SLC last October for misconduct during the home series against India and was also handed a suspended sentence of an additional three matches over a oneyear period.

“Out of the total six matches, three matches have been handed over for the latest violation of the ‘Player Code of Conduct and Contractual Obligation’ he has entered to with Sri Lanka Cricket,” the board said in a statement. “Whilst another 3 matches are given from a suspended sentence of one year, which Gunathilaka was already serving since 18th October, 2017, for breaching the ‘Player Contract,’ in an earlier occasion.”

M a d r i d, J u l 2 7 (Agencies): Former Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has come to an agreement with Spain’s finance ministry in a tax fraud case, allowing him to move to his new Italian team, Juventus, without facing trial or a possible jail term.

Under the deal, Ronaldo will pay €18.9m in unpaid taxes, fines and interest, and accept a two-year suspended jail sentence.

He was last year accused of not paying €14.8m in taxes owed from 2011-2014 by using a shell company in the British Virgin Islands to hide income earned through his image rights.

“The accused made use of a corporate structure created in 2010 to hide from the tax authority income generated in Spain through image rights,” prosecutors said in a statement at the time.

A representative of Spain’s justice ministry who worked on the case con-

Cristiano Ronaldo

firmed on Thursday that the deal between Spain’s tax authority and Ronaldo would see the player land in jail if he were later found to have committed another crime in Spain. The Portugal player, one of the world’s most high-profile sportsmen, will have to appear in Madrid’s provincial court to seal the deal.

Ronaldo is one of a string of leading footballers to have been dragged before Spain’s tax agency accused of using tax havens and other forms of tax

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KOHIMA, JUL 27 (NPN): Swedish football coach, Sebastain Rassmusen will be training young and upcoming Naga football players under the age of 17 for ten days in Kohima. The event is being organized by the department of Youth Resource and Sports (YR&S) in collaboration with Costco to commemorate the 100 year celebration of Dr. T. Ao. Advisor for youth resources and sports, Er. Zale Neikha said the event will be held from August 6-16 to promote and encourage the youngsters.

The advisor also informed that former Indian football captain and Costco brand ambassador, Baichung Bhutia will join the event as special guest.

Towards this the department has arranged 100

Er. Zale Neikha and Anenla Longchar addressing media at secretariat, Kohima on Friday.

players capacity lodging at IG stadium, he said.

However, the players have to bear travelling and food expenses by themselves, he added.

Six players each from 12 districts will be invited for the 10 days camp while

the 28 seats will be kept open on first come first basis, said the advisor. If there are no participants from any district, the quota will also be made open.

The advisor also extended invitation to the coaches in various dis-

evasion.

In 2016, a Spanish court handed FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi a 21-month suspended jail sentence for using companies in Belize and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes of €4.16m from 2007-2009 on income earned through the sale of image rights.

Messi’s father was also sentenced in the case.

It was widely reported in the Spanish media that the tax fraud case influenced Ronaldo’s decision to move to Juventus.

tricts to participate. Costco Company will be providing the entire sports materials during the event.

Neikha said department coaches, Nagaland Football Association and other football association will be a part of the event.

Commissioner Secretar y YR&S, Anenla Longchar said that it is a privilege for the state to have international coach to train the young Naga football enthusiast.

Longchar informed that those districts which do not have football association can contact their respective District Sports Officer (DSO) for detail informations.

On the poor infrastructure in the state, Neikha informed that the government is trying to come up with turf ground in Kohima and Dimapur.

Angling competition at Mopungchuket on Aug 1 & 2

Dimapur, Jul 27 (NPN): As part of Tsüngremmung Hornbill Festival, Mopungchuket Community Tourism Society in association with the government of Nagaland will be organising an angling competition at Süngkotenem Lake, Mopungchuket on August 1and 2.

Cash prizes will be awarded to top three biggest catches, most number of catches and highest gross weight of catches. The competition will be held on ‘one

person, one prize’ basis and the winners will be adjudged on the basis of both days of the competition.

Tickets for the competition will be available at the venue as well as at ‘Outdoor’ shop, Kichuchar Complex, Mokokchung. The registration fee is Rs.500. Only two fishing rods and one food cage will be allowed per angler, informed the organisers.

For more information, interested persons can contact 8837323230.

CAS upholds Valcke’s ban

LAUSA NNE, J ul 27 (Agencies): Jerome Valcke’s 10-year ban from football was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday. The secretary general at FIFA for eight years during Sepp Blatter’s presidency was fired in 2016 and banned from all football-related activity for 10 years by the FIFA ethics committee.

His appeal was heard in October, and on Friday it was dismissed by CAS.

“The offenses found to have been committed by Jerome Valcke were cumulatively of a serious degree of gravity,” CAS said in its statement, adding the ban and fine of 100,000 Swiss francs ($100,200) “were wholly proportionate.”

Valcke was fired in January 2016 after being implicated in irregular World Cup ticket and broadcast rights sales, plus expense abuses including personal use of private jets.

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