July 28, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 231

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No compromise on national security: PM

NEW DELHI, JUL 27 (PTI/IANS): Sending out a clear message to those backing terror, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will not bow to pressure, or be found wanting in any manner.

Speaking at the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorative function at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) stadium in Delhi, Modi recalled instances--1948, 1965, 1971--when Pakistan tried to trick and conspire against Kashmir but India did not allow them to succeed in 1999.

He said India’s security has been impregnable and will continue to remain so. “We will not come under any pressure when it comes to national security,” the PM stated.

Modi said some countries were resorting to proxy war to spread terrorism and that time has come for united global efforts to deal with it.

“Kargil victory was symbol of India’s might, determination and capability,” Modi said, in presence of a large number of military personnel and ex-servicemen at the event here.

Fluctuating monsoon for NE DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): North East region could experience fluctuating monsoon rains in the next few days as currently a series of Low-Pressure Areas are likely in the Bay of Bengal in the upcoming few days. According to Skymet Weather report, at present, the region is running rain deficient just by 10%. Also, multiple North East states are running rain normal. North East experiences a four-month long Monsoon season. The region is also one of the rainiest pockets in India which contributes more than 30% to the pan-India Monsoon rains.

Speaker calls for meeting on Aug 9

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): NLA Speaker and convenor of Joint Legislators’ Forum on Naga Political Issue, Vikho-o-Yhoshu, has called for a consultative meeting of all MLAs and Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs on August 9, at 10 a.m. in the NLA conference hall. In a press note, the assembly secretariat informed that thereafter another meeting of all MLAs and MPs- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha would be held for formation of the Parliamentarians and Ex-Parliamentarians Association. In this regard, all MLAs and MPs have requested to attend the meeting positively.

This is it!

“Don’t worry you could again be a coaliition partner of Yediyurappa.”

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Narendra Modi addressing the commemorative event to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas at IG Stadium in New Delhi, Saturday.

“Wars are fought not by governments but by the whole country. Kargil victory still inspires the whole country...Kargil was victory of every Indians,” he added.

Modi said Pakistan tried to redraw the boundaries in 1999 through the Kargil misadventure but the Indian security forces defeated its evil design. “I had visited Kargil when war was at its peak. It was like pilgrimage to me,” he said.

Modi said the nation’s security has been impregnable and it will remain so.

On modernisation of

the armed forces, the prime minister said time has come for ensuring jointness among the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

“Development is possible only if country is secure... We will not come under any pressure when it comes to national security,” he said. He said modernisation of defence forces was a key priority for his government.

Slamming Pakistan for indulging in deceit since 1947, Prime Minister said the Kargil war of 1999 had changed the world’s perception about India, which took military action to evict the Pakistani

Army and foiled the neighbour’s attempt to redraw the boundary.

In 1999, Pakistani Army had captured the mountainous heights in Kargil in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir and India undertook military action to evict the intruders in a three-month war.

“We foiled Pakistan’s deception in Kargil... This war changed the perception of the world towards India...We exposed the deceitful plans of Pakistan to re-draw the Line of Control (LoC). The world witnessed that we never initiated any act of violence and instead gave a befitting reply,” Modi said.

While quoting the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the episode, Modi said Pakistan had launched the misadventure, thinking that India would seek the help of the international community and foreign powers would step in to mediate.

However, India did nothing like that and on its own used the military power to throw out the Pakistani Army, the Prime Minister said.

PAC, CSOs resolve to fight menace of illegal collection DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has resolved to fight against the menace of illegal collection of money by Naga political groups, state govt departments, unions, welfare organisations etc.

In a press release, PAC media cell said this was resolved at a meeting with the tribal hohos, frontal organisations and non-Naga communities such Assamese, Kachari, Mech, Garo, Gorkha, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Muslims, Bhutanese, Keralites etc of Dimapur at NCD office Saturday.

PAC said the house thoroughly unanimously decided to stand together to fight against this menace and also resolved to seek the support of the administration and state government to find ways and means to do away “this system to lighten

the burden of the public which is indirectly affecting all citizens.”

At the meeting, the house also urged the Governor of Nagaland to hasten the peace talk and come to an early solution, saying the cease fire has emboldened and given licence to NPGs for “illegal collection.”

PAC also demanded the state government to pass and enact stringent laws and acts to convict criminals.

It stated that even after arrests the criminals and law breakers were immediately released demoralising the executive forces from performing.

PAC reiterated that the committee would not shy away from fighting the menace with the support of all tribal hohos, frontal organisations and mass based civil societies.

On July 22, Public Action Committee (PAC) held

a meeting to discuss on the issue of illegal collection with all tribal hohos of Dimapur and civil society organisations at NCD, wherein teh committee said it would soon come up with action plan.

At the meeting, the house deliberated on the issue of taxation both by Naga political groups and state government agencies/ departments, which have been going on unabated in spite of numerous representations to the concerned authorities.

The house resolved that Nagas cannot remain mute spectators and allow such rampant illegal collection to continue.

In this regard, the house appealed all the tribal hohos, civil societies, organizations and every concerned citizen to be prepared and join hands as and when called for.

Hailing the armed forces for their exceptional valour displayed while recapturing the mountain peaks of Kargil, Modi named a few of those decorated for their bravery.

He recalled the Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Vikram Batra, who had famously said, “Yeh Dil Maange More” and said the late officer’s “heart wasn’t asking for himself, not for a religion, language or caste, but for the whole Bharat, for ‘Maa Bharati’.”

Batra, who belonged to Himachal Pradesh, was killed in close combat with Pakistani troops while recapturing a peak after having taking over one peak already.

Paying tributes to the armed forces for safeguarding the borders of the country, he emphasized modernization to make them in tune with the modern warfare scenario.

“Today, the wars have reached the space. Wars are being fought even in the cyber world. So, the modernization of defence forces is not only a necessity but also our priority”, said Modi.

Petrol cut, diesel remains unchanged

NEW DELHI, JUL 27 (AGENCIES): State-run oil marketing companies on Saturday lowered the retail prices of petrol while diesel prices remain stable across four metropolitan cities in the country.

According to Indian Oil Corporation website data, in the national capital Delhi, petrol prices dropped to Rs 73.24 a litre as against Rs 73.35 per litre on Friday while diesel is retailing at Rs 66.18 a litre, no change in price compared with yesterday’s price, as per the data from Indian Oil Corporation website.

In Nagaland’s commercial hub-- Dimapur, petrol price was Rs 71.17 for a litre of petrol after 11 paise decrease over Friday’s rate while a litre of diesel was retailing at Rs.63.97. In the state capital Kohima, the retail prices of petrol and diesel were Rs 71.67 per litre and Rs 64.42 per litre respectively.

Govt forms 3-member commission to chalk out modalities for RIIN exercise

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): With an objective for studying, examining and recommending and advising into all issues relating to Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN), the state government has constituted a three-member commission under the chairmanship of former chief secretayr, Banuo Z Jamir (Retd) IAS. Other members of the commission include T Kiheto Sema, IAS (Retd) and C Shingwang Konyak with Justice Zelre Angami (Retd) as advisor to the commission.

A home department notification stated that Home commissioner Nagaland would be ex-officio member secretary of the commission while commissioner, Nagaland and Secretary, law & justice would be ex-officio members of the commission.

The notification stated that support in the form of manpower/logistics/funds for smooth functioning of the commission would be provided by the home department of Nagaland.

The terms of reference of the commission, in rela-

tion to Para 3 above, would be as follows: eligibility criteria to be an indigenous inhabitant, authority to authenticate claims of being indigenous, place of registration as indigenous inhabitants, basis of claims of being indigenous, nature of documents that will be acceptable as proof for being indigenous, any other issue relating to implementation of RIIN including the manner in which the exercise is to be carried out.

The commission, which would submit its report within three months, has been asked to chalk out modalities for carrying out its work in the matter it deems fit.

The commission has been given access to all records and documents that may be relevant to the subject and shall also be free to associate any government official or any person as it may deem fit for successful completion of the task assigned to it.

State government issued notification dated June 29 for creation of RIIN. Subsequently, views, opinions and concerns

have been expressed by various sections of civil society and tribal bodies of Nagaland on a number of matters pertaining to the exercise for RIIN. Several pertinent issues concerning Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland were also raised in the two consultative meetings held by the government with various tribal bodies, civil society groups and representatives of various communities of the state.

According to a June 29 government notification, the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) will help identify the citizens who settled in Nagaland prior to December 1, 1963, the day it became a full-fledged state.

State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, during a meeting with representatives of the non-Naga communities on July 20, said RIIN would provide protection to genuine citizens who are permanent settlers of Nagaland and non-Nagas will not be harassed during preparation of the list of indigenous citizens.

BJP mulls no-confidence motion against speaker; JD(S) rules out supporting BSY BENGALURU, JUL 27 (PTI): A day after it came to power in Karnataka, the BJP is contemplating bringing a no-confidence motion against assembly speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, if he does not voluntarily vacate the post, party sources said Saturday.

The message has been discreetly conveyed to Kumar to give up the post, which is conventionally held by a member from the ruling party, the sources said, ahead of chief minister B S Yediyurappa moving the confidence motion in the assembly on Monday to prove his majority.

“We will move the noconfidence motion against the speaker if he himself does not resign,” a senior state BJP leader told PTI requesting anonymity.

“Our first agenda is to win the confidence motion and get the finance bill

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passed on Monday. We will wait and see whether the speaker steps down on his own,” he added The BJP leader sought to know how there could be a speaker from the opposition party. “Once we win the confidence of the House, we will go ahead with moving no-confidence motion,” he said.

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister and JD(S)

supremo H D Deve Gowda Saturday ruled out any support to the BJP government headed by Yediyurappa, saying his party would play the role of a “constructive” opposition.

Gowda made the party position clear a day after a section of JD(S) legislators asked former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy to extend support to the BJP government.

600 killed, 25 million affected by floods in India, South Asia YAA to disallow transfer UNITED NATIONS, JUL 27 (AGENCIES): At least 600 people have been killed and over 25 million others affected by flooding due to the torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Myanmar, the UN has said.

More than half-a-million of them have been displaced, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres, said. At that 600 people have reportedly been killed in monsoon-related incidents, he said.

Haq said that according to the UN’s humanitarian personnel, “More than 25 million people have been affected by flooding due to the torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Myanmar, with more than half a million people displaced, our humanitarian colleagues tell us”.

In India, UNICEF

is working with the state governments to provide multi-sectoral planning and coordination support in the three worst-affected states of Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

The UN agency said that while many areas remain inaccessible due to damage to roads, bridges and railways, the most urgent needs for children are clean water, hygiene supplies to prevent the spread of disease, food supplies and safe places in evacuation centres for children to play.

In India, more than 10 million people have been affected across Assam, Bihar, parts of UP and other north-eastern states, including more than 4.3 million children. As the situation develops, these numbers are only likely to increase.

In Assam alone, almost 2,000 schools have been damaged by floodwaters.

While parts of India have been suffering from heavy rainfall and flooding, other parts are still reeling from the aftermath of severe heat and water deficit, affecting almost half of the country.

In Bangladesh, it is estimated that over four million people have been affected and the UN is helping to assess needs to determine the necessary response and is also supporting the government in the areas of water and sanitation as well as health.

In Myanmar, waters in some areas have receded, allowing some of those who had been uprooted to return home, but over 40,000 people remain displaced.

“The governments in all four countries are leading the response with support from the UN, aid agencies and the private sector,” Mr Haq said. Last week, the UN children’s agency UNICEF

said heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides across Nepal, India and Bangladesh have killed at least 93 children, and put the lives of millions more at risk.

UNICEF estimated that more than 12 million people, including about five million children, have been affected.

In Nepal, an estimated 68,666 people are temporarily displaced, including 28,702 children. A total of 88 people have died, including 47 children (15 girls and 32 boys).

UNICEF warned that while individual extreme weather events cannot specifically be attributed to climate change, the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather - including recent high temperatures, intense rains and slow-moving weather fronts - are in line with predictions of how human activities are affecting

the global climate.

“Such events can cause death and devastation and can also contribute to the increased spread of major killers of children, such as malnutrition, malaria and diarrhoea.

“And as these extreme climate events increase in frequency and magnitude, the risks to children will likely outpace global capacity to mitigate them as well as to provide humanitarian response,” it said, adding that floods threaten children’s survival and development, with direct impacts including injuries and death by drowning.

Meanwhile, healthfocused relief and development organisation Americares said its chapter in India, Americares India, is organising medical teams to treat survivors of the monsoon rains that have inundated South Asia.

of posts under its area

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 ( N P N ) : Yi m c h u n g r ü Akherü Arihako (YAA) has informed all the head of departments (HoDs) within its jurisdiction that “no post shall be transferred out of its jurisdiction along with the incumbent.”

In a press release, YAA president S Yansomong Yimchunger said the decision was made after taking note of some individuals “clandestinely pursuing for relocation of post/attachment without any regard to the Govt. notification, either through political favouritism or due to some extraneous consideration.”

YAA observed that such practice caused a shortfall of officers/staff in some departments hindering the smooth functioning of of-

fices. Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako , the apex student body of the Yimchungrü community, asserted that, henceforth, transferring of government employees along with the incumbent or without reliever of equivalent post/rank would not be permitted in the entire Yimchungrü jurisdiction under whatsoever circumstances.

In this regard, YAA has sought cooperation and support from the district administration of Shamator/ Pungro and all the HoDs posted in Yimchungrü region.

In the event of “any unwanted fallout”, the YAA cautioned the concerned head of departments would be held solely responsible and accountable for adequate compensation.

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Wokha records highest rate of teen pregnancy

Participants during the Block Level IEC and Advocacy on Poshan Adhiyaan, Wokha.

DIMAPUR: Wokha district has highest rate of teenage pregnancy and early marriage, divulged a senior Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) Wokha, Erenbeni Kikon on Saturday.

According to DIPR report, Kikon was speaking on the “impact and implication of teenage pregnancy and early marriage” during the Block Level IEC and Advocacy on Poshan Adhiyaan organised by Department of Social Welfare, Wokha in collaboration with Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) at Community Hall, Wokha village.

Kikon said to address the high rate of teenage pregnancy and early marriage and to lower the rate there was a need to sensitize and educate the teenagers about the medical complication and consequences.

She opined that teenage pregnancy and early marriage occurs due to “ignorance and experimentation”. Kikon then urged the young girls who attended the programme to set high goals, challenges and become responsible members of the society.

Women Welfare Officer, DLCW, Dr Wonchano E Enny, District Coordina-

tor, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna (PMMVY) Renabeni Murry and IT Staff, Mhathung from Shaki-One Stop Centre highlighted about the various government schemes and policies introduced for the benefit of rural women and girl child.

Chairman, Wokha Village Council and chairperson Wokha village Eloe Hoho, also delivered short speeches during the programme.

Mahila Shaki Kendra (MSK) also distributed sanitary pads under BBP. The programme was chaired by CDPO, Wokha Myanlumo.

Awareness on financial inclusion held DIMAPUR: Awareness programme on financial inclusion was conducted at Tesen Digital Village (Old Tesen) on July 22.

In a press release by Diku Esa, VLE CSC Tesen, the two managers of CSC Peren district, Kangzang Hau and Ilungda Nren gave presentation on various financial services, schemes and benefits for rural villagers and spoke about the importance of savings and opening and maintenance of Bank account.

Leaders and GBs of the village and other dignitaries from Tening attended the program.

Old Tesen village council secretary, Namputlak thanked the district managers and the department for making the services available in the village.

NFSA seminar DIMAPUR: Naga Forensic Science Association (NFSA) would be organising a seminar on July 29, 1 p.m. at the Conference hall of Commissioner of Police, Dimapur.

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NDPP reacts to Dr. Shurho, Kenye’s remark

DIMAPUR: Reacting to NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie’s remark predicting NDPP’s downfall, the ruling party said that the octogenarian of the NPF party had suddenly woken up from a deep slumber since the whole state was witness to how the NDPP has been growing from strength to strength over the months.

In a press note, NDPP media & communication committee expressed surprise that Dr. Shurhozelie has also become a fortune teller, apart from being a former chief minister and president of the NPF, While accusing NDPP of “greed and power mongering”, NDPP said Dr. Shurhozelie himself was only voicing his own morals and principles.

NDPP said the people of the state bore witness to the magnanimity of the members of the 12th House in making Dr. Liezietsu the chief minister without being elected.

“What followed was a tenure rife with corruption, nepotism, tribalism not forgetting the greed for power,” NDPP alleged.

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Shurhozelie had the audacity to appoint his own son as the advisor to CM. “If this does not spell nepotism, then what does?” the

party questioned.

Despite majority of legislators revoking their support to his leadership, NDPP said the people saw how desperately Dr. Shurhozelie tried to cling on to the chair of the Chief Minister.

NDP said his promise to the MLAs that he would occupy the chair for only a few months in order for things to come back to normalcy and that he has retired from active politics, made a fool of everyone when he decided to contest the by-polls. “This is proof enough of his hunger for power since his intention was never to give up the chair, but to remain as CM,” it added.

But today, NDPP said the very same person was accusing the ruling party of being greedy and power mongers, when it was him who was unceremoniously removed as CM by the Governor, since he refused to resign.

When a few of the NPF legislators have voiced their appreciation towards genuine development and progress in the state, NDPP said the NPF leadership instead accused them of anti-party activities and have even gone to the extent of filing disqualification petitions against some of

them.

In such a scenario, it is a wonder as to who is on the brink of downfall. The NDPP or the NPF?, the NDPP wondered.

Meanwhile, NDPP also expressed surprise at the statement Rajya Sabha MP and NPF secretary general, KG Kenye, proclaiming that NPF was lucky to have ruled the state for 15 successive years.

While note denying it, NDPP reminded Kenye as to who had made it possible for the Cock party to come to power thrice consecutively.

“If Neiphiu Rio had not come to the rescue of the NPF in 2002-03, perhaps we would be reading a different story. The NPF as a responsible political party should be magnanimous enough to give credit where it is deserved,” NDPP stated.

On the claims that NPF was “approached through the back door the offer of power”, NDPP said Kenye should explain what he meant by back door since the NDPP and PDA always maintain an open-door policy, which is the front door.

NDPP said Kenye was probably uttering what was going on in his mind and in his fantasy since the NDPP

nor the alliance partners resorted to back door nor front door offer to the NPF at any time.

In fact, the party said it was only a few months ago when the sensational revelation of how NPF legislators had decided to approach the NDPP to form a regional alliance in the state went viral on social media and other platforms.

The NDPP is not a party that follows the policy of opportunism as has been the case of the NPF in the past, it added.

Despite the opposition raising criticisms over the policies of the NDPP led PDA government, the NDPP said chose not to react, believing in the importance of the role of an opposition in a democratic system of government.

H o w e ve r, i t s a i d NDPP will not remain mute when none other than the president of the NPF makes absurd allegations and predictions when it was well known that he was trying to unload his misdeeds on the NDPP, the PDA government and its leaders.

NDPP said the party is confident that the people of the state will not be beguiled by the lies and fabricated statements of the NPF party and its leaders.

ARC & AR reach out A book on ‘Healing ministry to Lekieram village through counselling’ released Staff Reporter

Villagers of Lekieram with the household items.

DIMAPUR: Ahthibung Region Club (ARC) with the help of local Assam Rifle battalion took the initiative to reach out to the economically outcast sector under Peren district distributed household items to the Lekieram villagers on July 24.

In a press release, ARC stated that the team helped the villagers in preparing various applications for seeking help from related departments of government (centre as well as state). It stated that on learning the issues that the villagers have been facing lack of proper water supply, absence of

electricity, primary school for their children, Anganwadi centre for basic health and well being of women and a road/ gravel track connecting to main road, it prompted the team to reach out to the people.

ARC, Ahthibung suggested the village authorities to contact concern departments requesting fir assistance. Lekieram village was recognised in 2017 and officially inaugurated on April 30, 2019. In 2012, few families from Peletkie village under Peren district migrated to this newly established village.

DIMAPUR, Jul 27 (NPN): A book, titled, “Healing ministry through counselling”, written by Rev. Dr. E Nrio Ezung was released by Principal Secretary and Commissioner, Nagaland, M Patton on Saturday at Unity College, Dimapur.

Addressing the gathering, Patton said that the newly released book fulfilled his long desire to share and express his views on working ethics of pastors and full time church workers. He opined that pastors and full time church workers should also be administrators in other ways apart from their primary duty, as he believed counselling was also a part of administration. He also viewed that they can also be an educationist and also shares their knowledge on economic living.

Patton further felt the need that counselling was very important aspect for this generation and claimed that the newly released book will not only be of great help for church workers and councillors, but

Naga National Council Parent Body (NNC-PB) central Executive members and regional authorities led by its president, Z. Royim, conducted a meeting on July 25 at its Oking Dimapur.

M Patton (L) releasing the book, “Healing ministry through counselling” at Unity College (NP)

also the general public.

Author of the book, Rev. Dr. E Nrio Ezung, in his address informed that it took him three and half years to complete the book and the book contains his 50 years of experiences in the counselling world. He hoped that the book would serve servants of God and general public to open their eyes in their field of counselling and prayed that the book will be an instrument to heal and bless those in need.

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gramme was chaired by vice president, Harvest Bible College, Seitheikema, Dimapur, Elilo Ezung and invocation was offered by Rev. O Alem.

Comments on the book was given by professor, ETC Jorhat, Assam, Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry, short speech was delivered by principal, Witter Theological College, Dr. Moanungsang, special song was presented by Chonjani Chaya Ezung and benediction was proposed by Rev. Vezopa Tetseo.

CRPF celebrates 80th Raising Day at 78 Battalion Zubza DIMAPUR: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the largest armed police force in the world celebrated its 80th Raising Day with great zeal and enthusiasm on Thursday at 78 Battalion CRPF headquarters, Zubza and its company locations.

A press release by CRPF stated that the celebration started in the morning with wreath laying ceremony at Martyrs Memorial for the brave

hearts who had sacrificed their lives to safeguard the nation by officers and jawans.

The release said guard of honour ceremony was given to Commandant (AOL), Ram Chandra.

In the Sainik Sammelan, Ram Chandra conveyed his greetings towards the internal security of the nation and reiterated that efforts made to modernize the force with sophisticated weapons and other equip-

ment to meet the challenges in operational theatre.

He also emphasized the need of Swachh Camp and awareness about the zero tolerance for plastic and wastage segregation and management system.

In the evening competitive event involving the families of Jawans was conducted. Inter Company shuttle badminton competition and cultural programme were other highlights of the event.

‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ celebrated across Nagaland

Students participating in painting competition.

NCC cadets participating in arms firing.

Lt Col M Kiran Meitei laying floral tribute to Kargil martyr.

Army officer paying tribute to Kargil martyr.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland along with the rest of the country celebrated the 20th anniversary of “Kargil Vijay Diwas” on July 26 across the state.

Battalions of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) celebrated the anniversary by conducting various activities at various districts of Nagaland.

Mokokchung Bn: Mokokchung battalion felicitated parents of Subedar Imliakum Ao of 2 Naga Regt of Chuchuyimpang village of Mokokchung district, who is himself an em-

High Secondary School, Peren witnessed the same.

Dimapur Bn: With an aim to provide a platform for children to express their talent and thoughts through art, Dimapur battalion organised a painting competition at Community Hall, Ganesh Nagaron which was participated by 29 students. In another event, an audio visual displaying the valor and sacrifice of troops in the war was screened at Kashiram Basti Garrison which was witnessed by families of troops and civilians from the locality.

Chieswema Battalion paid homage to the brave heart through a solemn wreath laying ceremony at the Capt N Kenguruse, MVC (Posthumous) War Memorial, Nerhema. A painting and essay competition was also organised at Chizami, Pfutsero, Chakbama, Ziezou and Chiepobozou paying tribute to the unmatched heroes of the Indian Army during the Kargil War. BJP Nagaland: Nagaland State BJP Unit observed “Kargil Vijay Diwas” at the grave yard of Lt. Captain Neikezhakuo

celebrations, a motivational talk was conducted by 164 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) Naga at Japfu Christian College, Zakhama. During the event, Sub Imliakum Ao, MVC (Parent Unit 2 NAGA), a Kargil war hero, also delivered a lecture to the students. Sub Imliakum Ao, MVC was thereafter facilitated by the college administration.

SSP: Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) observed “Kargil Vijay Diwas” by organising a four-day long programme in remembrance of the historic event of the nation. Speeches on

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bodiment of heroism and valor. The contribution of North East warriors in the likes of Capt N Kengruse, MVC of 2nd RAJ RIF and Capt Clifford Nongrum, MVC of 12th JAK RIF among others, was brought out in a solemn gathering of the battalion.

Jalukie Bn: Jalukie battalion organised screening of “audio visual display” for student audience showcasing the valor and accomplishments of the Indian Army. 308 students and 27 teachers from Liangmai Baptist School, Tening and Government

Kohima Bn: Kohima battalion organised “Small Arms firing” for National Cadet Corps (Boys and Girls) of Kohima district wherein 23 boys and 21 girls NCC cadets along with instructors participated in the firing. A movie on Kargil War was also screened followed by a lecture cum interaction on various entry schemes for joining the Armed Forces.

A solemn wreath laying ceremony was also carried at the Battalion war memorial in honor of the martyrs.

Chieswema Bn:

Kenguruse of Nerhema Village under Kohima District, and paid rich tribute and homage to the brave Naga Soldier who gave away his life in supreme service of the Nation.

Nagaland state BJP unit, Temjen Imna Along, led the homage and offered prayers of solace and peace for the brave soldier.

He was accompanied by Ananta Narayan Mishra, friends and colleagues from the State BJP party, and Nagaland BJP Kohima district office bearers.

164 Inf Bn: As a part of “Kargil Vijay Diwas”

Kargil heroes, art and painting competition, wreath laying at Capt Kenguruse memorial bust by Lt Col M Kiran Meitei, officiating principal, school cadet captain, senior master and office superintendent, motivational lecture by the officiating principal, power point presentation on “Operation Vijay” by cadets of Class XII and sweet distribution for the cadets were some of the highlights of the celebration. The celebration reminded and educated the cadets on the historical importance of the Kargil War. K Y M C

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‘Four Cluster Level’ federation launched

(Inset) RD and mission director, NSRLM, Kohima Athel O Lotha. CLF members presenting group song during the launching programme. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) RD Block Chümoukedima under DRDA Dimapur has launched four Cluster Level Federation (CLF) Saturday, at Tenyiphe village council hall.

The newly launched CLF comprises of cedar federation, orchid federation, unique federation and galaxy federation.

Regarding Self Help Group (SHG) as one of the best financial intermediary systems, additional secretary, RD and mission director, NSRLM, Kohima, Athel O Lotha said that it has a great potential to alleviate poverty and for empowering marginalized

Training on FPLMIS concludes in Longleng DIMAPUR: Two-day district level training on Family Planning- Logistic Management Information System (FP-LMIS) organised

by District Health Society Longleng concluded on July 26.

A press release by the department stated that the district trainers for the two days training were DPM, Viroli Sangtam and pharmacist CMO office, Rasam Chettri. The participants were trained on strengthening logistics and supply chain, pre course knowledge assessment, logistics and supply chain under national family planning program and other topics. The training was attended by the BPMs, ASHA coordinators, and pharmacists from all the three blocks.

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sections of population particularly women. She asserted that SHG reaching out beyond simple financial intermediation helps in organizing livelihood and non- financial services as well as social services in accordance with its principles.

Lotha also lamented that despite tremendous positive impacts, SHGs still faces significant constraints and challenges which limit their service capacity, bargaining power, and even hinder and endanger their long term sustainability.

Hence, SHGs through its village organizations are federated into “Federations” to take agenda which is beyond the scope of individual SHGs and for achieving sustainabil-

ity, Lotha added.

The additional secretary also congratulated the SHG and Village Level Organization (VLO) members, the mission staff and stake holders for their collective efforts in achieving this milestone.

This is just the beginning, and that emergence of SHG federations has attracted attention from policy makers as well as practitioners of microfinance, she stated.

Furthermore, Lotha encouraged the participants to seize the moment to promote livelihoods collectives, producer cooperatives/companies for deriving economics of scale, backward and forward linkages and access information, credit, technology, markets etc

while the mission was functioning.

She also encouraged them to take a pledge to strive, to provide greater space, voice and resources for the poor and for reducing dependence on external agencies saying that “alone we cannot achieve much, but together we can achieve more than we bargain for”.

Highlighting about the initial stage of NSRLM, Kohima chief operating officer M Rollan Lotha was sure that Nagaland will progress with the formation of federation in Nagaland.

In regard to NSRLM fund, Rollan said as per the record there has been no loss or user being that has been disbursed to the women community under NSRLM. He infor med that there are about 15 federation started in Nagaland and it is planned that the federation will be made a part and registration will also be done in the days to come.

He also mentioned t h a t t h e m i s s i o n wa s looking forward how the federations will run and sustain with or without the support of any government which has been the ultimate goal of NSRLM, he asserted.

Rollan also spoke on the importance of leadership rotation so that everyone will get the privilege and opportunity, when they are trying to come

together and survive on their own. Though, SHG started microfinance concept, Rollan encouraged them to think beyond economic activity and look forward for need base as cooperative society in unity. He also requested the BDO block Chumu to provide support towards the women who were in need of nurturing.

Rollan fur ther informed that NSRLM looks forward covering all blocks within this year.

Altogether, NSRLM is targeting to reach out to one lakh fifty seven household and is looking forward for bringing about 74 federations. At present NSRLM has reached out to 62 thousand household, he maintained.

Brief report of NSRLM was presented by NSRLM, DRDA Dimapur ADPM M Yimok Phom where she maintained that under CLFs it has 28 VLOs and 439 SHGs within Chümoukedima block.

Short speech was also delivered by DRDA Dimapur project director H Atokhe Aye and exhortation by village council secretary signal Angami Avi Natso.

The programme highlighted release of CLF souvenir, group song and folk dance by CLF members and united VLO SIGNAL Angami respectively.

Earlier, certificates were also given away to the four CLF president.

22 Arkakong A/C NPF party workers join BJP DIMAPUR: Party workers of the 22 Arkakong A/C NPF, led by former NPF minister Nuklutoshi, merged with the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) en mass at Chuchuyimlang village Saturday.

According to a press note issued by media officer to state BJP president and minister of Higher & Technical Education, Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna over 2000 NPF members from the constituency joined the BJP. Along termed the occasion as ‘historic’, and welcomed the NPF members along with Nuklutoshi to the party fold.

While lauding the new members, for joining the world largest political party, Along said “Now the Unger NPF unit will

become to be known to the world as Unger BJP unit” Taking a dig at the Congress, Along said the Congress party has not only been wiped out from the state, but at the Centre too for losing their visions while serving a particular family.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has been working all out for the uplift the poor, adding that even the questionable traditional practice of Muslim Triple Talaq against its womenfolks has been defeated in the Indian Parliament under Modi government.

Highlighting about various Central schemes to help the poor and needy, Along called upon the people to start voting for BJP in order to strengthen

the party.

He said BJP is a party that truly cares for the Nagas, citing signing of the Framework Agreement as one such example.

He said the merger was not only a blessing to State Bharatiya Janata Par ty, but will convey the goodwill message to Delhi.

Speaking at the programme, Nuklutoshi stated that “the lost prodigal son has come back home to BJP.” Others who spoke on the occasion were adviser Treasuries and Accounts, National Highway Dr. Long rineken; NEPED c h a i r m a n Keve c h u t s o D u o l o, M A RC O F E D chairman Dr. M Chuba and Nagaland BJP spokesperson O. Lanu Tsudir.

Rural Haat at Angangba village inaugurated DIMAPUR: A Rural Haat in Angangba village, Tuensang supported by NABARD and implemented by Anganba Village Council was inaugurated on July 25.

NA BA R D D G M , S.C.Sahoo along with the Angangba Village head GB C. Tokyu inaugurated the Rural Marketing Haat.

The Haat, a trading venue for local population, was constructed with a technical support of Better Life Foundation a non-profit working with the local farmers. It will also act as a working space for FPOs to nurture the capacity of the locals and improve their access to market.

Since it was located next to NH 202, it will act as the primary collection centre of agricultural and horticultural produce for Angangba as well as marketing site for the produce of the local farmers.

Angangba village currently has more than 50 farmers and have shifted to sustainable horticulture with the intervention of NABARD’s Tribal Development Fund’s Wadi project.

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GI tag would have saved Assam tea industry: Minister Guwahati, Jul 26 (PTI): Assam Industr y Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on Friday said a geographical indication (GI) tag would have helped “save” the state’s ailing tea industry.

Opposition Congress MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi raised the issue of the tea industry in the assembly, stating that GST and high fuel prices were some of the deterrents to its economic progress.

“Despite noticing these shortcomings, there is no

sincerity of the state government to revive the tea industry,” Kurmi alleged.

In reply, Patowary said there are two lakh small tea growers in Assam, but they are not getting the just price for their produce.

“Our tea has not been able to compete with the new varieties of tea... The big tea leaf sellers blend our tea with other teas and then brand them to sell as theirs, because we do not have GI (tag) for Assam Tea,” Patowary said.

S H I L LO N G, J U L 2 7 (AGENCIES): Amid ongoing reports of opposition Congress MLAs expressing their willingness to join the BJP, National BJP Spokesperson, Nalin Kohli on Saturday said that the doors are always open if they want to work for development and serve the people, reports the Northeast Today.

Talking to newsmen after the state BJP quaterly executive meeting held at BJP office in Shillong, Kohli said that as far as the BJP is concerned, their doors are always open to anyone who wants to join with a “positive agenda and work for development as the Narendra Modi government is doing at the centre.”

Tripura HC summons BJP MLA in post-poll violence case AGARTALA, JUL 27 (AGENCIES): The Tripura High Court has summoned ruling BJP MLA along with four of his associates to appear before Court on July 29 in connection with the post poll violence case in the state, reports The Northeast Today.

The five accused include BJP MLA Ramprasad Paul, who is also the vice president of the state party unit, his brother Tulsi Paul, Shankar Chakraborty, Kartik Das and Ajay Patari.

It may be mentioned that three separate FIRs were lodged with an incident of political clash that took place on May 23 last after final phase of general elections.

Earlier, during the hearing of case numbers, 68, 69 and 71 of Amtali police station, when a movement of bails under case-71 was presented by advocate Lodh, the High Court observed that the police were not cooperative and were not taking any steps as per legal provisions of the case to arrest

NH-37 cut off by landslides; vehicles stranded

One of the landslides along NH-37 in Manipur that disturbed normal vehicular movement on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Jul 27: Normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 was disturbed on Saturday following landslides at as many as three places on the stretch of the highway in Manipur’s Noney district.

At least two residential

houses were buried by one of the landslides at T Laijang village reportedly triggered early Saturday morning. No human casualty was reported.

As the landslide this year was heavy, the highway was totally buried by debris of the landslide leaving hundreds of vehicles including Imphal-bound loaded

trucks and inter-state buses stranded.

Landslides were reported at T Laijang, Laijang and Kotlen areas of the hilly terrain of the highway in hill districts of Noney. They occurredon Friday night and Saturday mor ning.

Highway authority swung into action and cleared the debris to resume normal

traffic. Security force personnel assisted in clearing the roads.

The debris at T Laijang was also cleared and normal traffic resumed for few hours around 10 am.

W h i l e c o nvoy s o f CRFP escorting oil tankers of IOCL had crossed, the landslide once again occurred and buried the road, reports said.

Highway authority using their available machineries were heavily engaging in the debris clearance works and they expected opening the highway by late Saturday night if there is no further rain.

The landslides were triggered by heavy to medium rainfalls in the hill districts of Noney and Tamenglong.

Even as scanty rainfalls are reported in other parts of the state, the two districts have been receiving heavy to medium rainfalls in the last few days, reports said.

Landslides triggered by heavy rainfalls were recently reported in several parts of Tamenglong district.

who snatched 3 Assam cops held for looting Mizo Mancop’s rifle in woman of Rs 20 lakh in Guwahati M’laya nabbed GUWAHATI, JUL 27 ( AG E N C I E S ) : T h r e e cops of the Assam police were arrested by on Friday for allegedly looting Rs 20 lakh from a Mizorambased woman who had visited the state for business pur poses, reports East Mojo.

Following a complaint filed by the victim at the Dispur police station, Assam police initiated an investigation into the incident, and nabbed all the three men in uniform.

They have been identified as sub-inspectors (SI) Jon Pathari and Pranjal Bora, K Y M C

and home guard Bipul Hazarika -- all from the Dispur police station.

As per sources, the woman, accompanied by a “driver” Prakash Sonar, had arrived in the city with the cash on Friday.

Suspecting an ulterior motive, Sonar initially contacted home guard Bipul Hazarika who then informed the matter to his senior colleagues SI Pathari and SI Bora.

The trio then hatched the plan to dupe the woman posing as officials from the crime branch. They confronted the woman

while she was waiting in front of The Vivanta by Taj hotel near Khanapara in Guwahati.

Incidentally, during initial interrogation, the police have found that the woman was involved in an inter-state fake Indian currency note racket and was circulating them in Assam.

The police have also seized the Toyota Innova vehicle in which the woman was travelling.

Meanwhile, the arrested cops have been sent to judicial custody and further probe is on.

Tura (Meghalaya), Jul 26 (PTI): A differently-abled man, who had allegedly snatched a rifle from a police officer in South West Garo Hills district earlier this week, was arrested on Friday. The 35-year-old man was hiding behind a government school from where he was apprehended, SP Rituraj Ravi said. “The man had attacked people on a road near Nandichar on July 21. When police intervened, he attacked them with a machete. Policemen fired in the air to scare him but he fled away with a rifle,” the SP said.

all accused persons.

Later on Friday, during the hearing, Justice Lodh ordered the three Investigating Officers to present the case dairy (CD) to inquire into the progress of the investigations.

However, the court did not find satisfactory reply by the Investigating Officers, though, police claimed that they had organized several raids to arrest few persons for case number 69.

The HC ordered the five to be present before the court on Monday before

2 PM. During the hearing of the case public prosecutor (PP) Babul Chowdhury was also present in the court of Justice Aridam Lodh.

It may be mentioned the Supreme Court had on Friday admitted a case filed by Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee President and royal scion, Pradyot Manikya Deb Burman seeking compensation from the state government for the violence meted in the state post the Lok Sabha polls 2019.

There are a total of 6,111 gram panchayat seats, 419 panchayat samiti seats and 116 zilla parishad seats in Tripura.

The SEC official said the BJP has won 5,652 seats of the total 6,646 gram panchayat, panchayat samity and zilla parishad seats unopposed.

Additional Inspector General of Police (Law and order), Subrata Chakraborty, said elections were peaceful and no major incident of violence was reported from any part of the state during the polls.

However, the opposition Congress has alleged that the rural poll was reduced to a farce by the BJP activists and their party sponsored goons.

“From Friday evening the BJP sponsored goons started intimidating our supporters. They also did not allow our supporters to cast their votes. The election was reduced to a farce,” state Congress vice-president Tapas Dey claimed.

The BJP won 85 per

Kuhoi Yeptho Chairman Sastami Kughuko Kuposhukulu Dimapur (SKKD)

cent seats uncontested because its workers did not allow to file nomination to the opposition party nominees, he alleged.

CPI(M) state committee member Pabitra Kar alleged that the BJP workers intimidated the voters from the previous night and did not allow a large section of voters to go the polling stations for casting votes.

“I didn’t find any long queue of voters before the booths. They started threatening our supporters with dire consequences from last evening if they turned up in the booths to vote,” he claimed.

“We are compiling the data of the incidents of intimidation and attacks and shall lodge complaints to police,” Kar told reporters.

BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya denied the charges saying the people came out to vote with enthusiasm.

Candidates of the opposition parties did not file nomination as they have ‘lost their support base’, he said.

Uttarakhand govt donates Rs 5 cr for Assam flood relief

Dehradun, Jul 27 (PTI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announced on Saturday the state government will contribute Rs 5 core to help the flood-affected people of Assam.

Expressing grief over the loss of life and property due to the floods in Assam, Chief Minister Rawat said, “We are aware of the hardships being faced by people in Assam due to recent floods. We can feel their pain.”

Uttarakhand stands

with the people of Assam at this hour of crisis, he said, adding that Rs 5 crore is being sent to the government of the northeastern state for flood relief measures.

Floods in Assam claimed five more lives on Friday, taking the toll in the state to 80 even as water levels in all the affected districts receded further, an official report said.

Around 27.15 lakh people in 2,078 villages of 17 districts have been affected by the deluge.

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With immense pride & joy, we the Sastami Kughuko Kuposhukulu Dimapur (SKKD) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri.

Kitskha Achumi, S/o Late Xutoi Achumi on being promoted to the post of ABI DEF Mkg. The SKKD further wishes & prays that our Good Lord to bless him with good health and wisdom as he undertakes his new assignment.

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ernment is committed to equal development of the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys, and several steps have been taken to boost brotherhood among the people living in both the valleys. Stating that the state government is guided

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka viswas”, the Chief Minister said that steps have been taken to boost confidence among the Barak valley people and to explore its vast potential.

He said that as a sequel to the Namami Brahmaputra Festival, the state govern-

Nalin Kohli (File)

Agartala, Jul 26 (PTI): An estimated 67.16 per cent votes were till 3 pm cast in the threetier panchayat elections in Tripura, which passed off peacefully on Saturday, an election department official said.

Polls were held in only 15 per cent of the total seats as 85 per cent seats have already been won by the ruling BJP unopposed.

Opposition parties said BJP workers intimidated their voters from Friday night and did not allow them to exercise their franchise, a charge denied by the saffron party.

“Elections passed off peacefully and 67.16 per cent votes were recorded till 3 pm. Since ballot papers were used, it would take some more time to get the final percentage,” State Election Commissioner G K Rao said.

Polls were held in 833 gram panchayat seats, 82 panchayat samiti seats and 79 zilla parishad seats, SEC Secretary Prasenjjit Bhattacharya said.

Bhandari Town Baptist Ekhumkho extends our heartiest congratulations to : 1. Miss Sweety Yanthan, D/o N. Orenthung Yanthan for securing top-5 in M.A. (Pol. Science) from N.E.H.U. 2. Mr. Patrick Kithan, S/o James Kithan for excelling top-1 position in B.Sc (Physics) N.U. We continually pray for the success of your future endeavours.

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THE MULUMI (ROCHILL) CLAN SEARCH COMMITTEE

With immense pride and honour the Changki Senso Telongjem Chümoukedima would like to congratulate Shri Temsünochet Changkiri, NPS (S/o Late J. Changkiri IPS, Retd. DGP Nagaland) on his promotion to the rank of Deputy Commandant of Police.

The CSTC wishes and pray that Almighty God continue to bestow and bless him in all his future endeavours.

Rilepyangba Imkongtemsü President Secretary

With immense pride and honour, we the MULUMI CLAN COMMITTEE would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri I. KHETOI SUMI (MULUMI) S/o Lt. Inashe A/ Saghemi Village for being promoted to higher status in the profession service UBSI to UBI-levelII (Inspector) Nagaland Police Department.

May God bless you the best for your future endeavour.

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ment organised the Namami Barak festival covering all the three districts of the valley, which showcased its natural resources, heritage and culture.

“The initiative also helped the people to discover the rich potential of Barak valley,” he said adding that there was a sense of alienation amongst the people of Barak Valley earlier. “The people of the entire state must internalise the feelings, aspirations, suffering and pains of the people of the valley to foster better camaraderie and bonhomie. Such an approach would not only strengthen the bond but also act as a catalyst in building a strong and vibrant Assam,” he observed.

Underlining the state government initiatives to unleash a new era of development in the Barak Valley, the Chief Minister said that already steps have been taken to set up a mini secretariat at Silchar which would facilitate easy access to government services by the people.

Stating that congress party members across the country are dejected by the state of affairs of their leaders and many of them want to join the mainstream of development, Kohli said that main states have already elected BJP government and Meghalaya is a state where they need to increase their presence.

Informing that organisational structure of the BJP has to be organised every few years and that it is an exercise with the National president and all the state unit and that will happen sometimes later this year, Kohli said “With the next few months the entire re-organisation will take place.”

M e a n w h i l e, B J P General Secretary Bashai Khongwir informed that the meeting discussed a host of issues which also included reorganising the structure of the state unit.

He however said that the central leadership has shortlisted six to seven names for the post of the party president which will be made known in months to come.

67 pc votes cast in Tripura panchayat polls, opposition parties cry foul

We, the Lumithsami Kughuko Kuqhakulu Dimapur (LKKD), would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members: 1. Mr. K. Lhokhevi Kinimi - Promoted to SubDivisional Agri Officer (SDAO), Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland 2. Miss Kalino V. Kinimi, D/o Mrs. & Dr. Vikato Kinimi - For completing Bachelor of Church Music with M. Div from Singapore Bible College.

The Union wishes them success in their future endeavours.

Nitoho Kiho Hotokhe Kinimi President, LKKD General Secretary, LKKD

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Guwahati, Jul 27 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said he will approach the Central government to develop the India-Bangladesh border at Karimganj in line with the India-Pakistan border at Wagah to attract tourists as well as promote nationalistic sentiment.

The Chief Minister said this while speaking during a discussion on faster socio-economic development of the Barak valley as part of the Speaker’s Initiative programme at the Assam Legislative Assembly on Saturday.

He said Karimganj has historical importance as many martyrs from there had sacrificed their lives for the country during the First War of Independence.

“We are going to send a proposal to the Centre to develop the Indo-Bangladesh border at Karimganj like Wagah border in memory of the sacrifices made by these martyrs,” he said.

He said the state gov-

BJP’s doors for Cong MLAs are open, says Nalin Kohli

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT, NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 26th July 2019

NO.REV-1/90-D/3084-85 // Notice is hereby given that Shri Rajesh Das, Madhushree, Manjoshree, Rajashree, resident of Dimapur, who has applied for issue of Mortgage Clearance concerning to Patta No. 377, Dag No. 542, measuring an area 00-02-11½ located at Block No./Village 03, Mouza No. 01 which has been mortgaged in the SBI Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the court of the undersigned on or before 03-08-19.

Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Nagaland DP-5778

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PHUHOSHE MULUMI (ROCHILL) KIVITO MULUMI (ROCHILL) CONVENOR SECRETARY EDITORIAL BOARD. EDITORIAL BOARD.

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Assam CM urges Centre to develop Indo-Bangla border

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019

We the Zhekiye Village Council along with all the inhabitants would like to convey our appreciation and gratitude to Er. ATOHO ACHUMI, Executive Engineer (Power), Zunheboto for his concern and selfless service to the people of our village by providing us with the following : 1. Installation of 65 KV Transformers.

2. Installation of Street lights.

3. Extension of Village Graveyard

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Kashiho Zhimo Chairman Zhekiye Village

DIMAPUR JANGPETKONGTSUR TELONGJEM DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

CONDEMNATION NOTE While sharing its sorrow with bereaved family of Late Tasenjungla of Molungyimsen Village, we the Dimapur Jangpetkongtsur Telongjem reiterated its strongest condemnation of heinous crime and murder of Miss Tasenjungla on July 12 at Chumukedima.

Stressing that there will be accountability under the law of the land and the perpetrator Sanjay Lodh, S/o Gopal Lodh, a heinous murderer be brought swiftly to justice. Also call for all right thinking citizens to condemn such threats to our decent society.

Meanwhile, we the DJT applaud the Dimapur Police for prompt action taken and for arresting the culprit. The union has also strictly warned the concerned authority not to grant bail to the accused.

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of govt by BJP is “victory Centre moves troops to J&K; bell tolls for Art 35A ofFormation horsetrading,” says Siddaramaiah (CAPFs) has started in the Valley over the past three days.

Special flights carrying CAPFs have landed at the Srinagar airport during the last three days, while convoys carrying additional companies of these forces are reaching the Valley through the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.

This is reportedly intended to augment an already overwhelming component of these forces in Kashmir. Over 450 companies of CAPFs

The arrival of additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) has started in the Valley over the past three days.

New Delhi, Jul 27 (IANS): The countdown for the removal of the controversial Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir has started, top sources told IANS. Two days after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval returned from a visit to the Valley, the Centre has decided to move 10,000 additional paramilitary troops there to address the likely fallout of the move on the ground, sources said.

During his three-day tour, Doval had held detailed discussions with se-

nior officers of the state administration, police, paramilitary forces, army, state and Central intelligence agencies, they said.

“An elaborate contingency plan has been worked out to take care of even the minutest details.

How the law and order situation would behave, the response of the overground and underground separatist cadres and also the response of the mainstream political leadership.

“It is clear that nothing is being left to chance.

The orders seem to be clear,

Govt diluting RTI Act to help corrupt people steal: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi (File)

New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Saturday that the Modi government is “diluting” the RTI Act to “help the corrupt steal from India”, days after amendments to the legislation were passed by Parliament amid strong opposition protests.

While the Lok Sabha passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Monday, the Rajya Sabha gave its approval on Thursday after opposition walkout over what it said was “intimidation” tactics by treasury benches to influence voting on the motion to send the Bill to a Select Committee for greater scrutiny.

“Government is diluting RTI in order to help the corrupt steal from India. Strange that the normally vociferous anti-corruption crowd

has suddenly disappeared,” Gandhi said in a tweet.

His remarks come after UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi alleged that the Modi government is “hell-bent on completely subverting” the RTI Act and wants to “destroy” the independence of the Central Information Commission.

The Congress Parliamentary Party leader, in a statement, had said the law, prepared after widespread consultations and passed unanimously by Parliament, now stands at the “brink of extinction”.

The new legislation seeks to give the government powers to fix salaries, tenures and other terms and conditions of employment of information commissioners.

In the original Act, the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) was paid as much as the Chief Election Commissioner and the Information Commissioners were paid as much as Election Commissioners. Information commissioners earlier had a tenure of five years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

DRI seizes over 12 kg gold in Kolkata, Siliguri Kolkata, Jul 27 (IANS): Busting two gold smuggling rackets in Kolkata and Siliguri, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 12.5 kg of foreign origin gold valued at Rs 4.44 crores, an official said on Saturday.

In a drive against gold smuggling syndicates, DRI officials intercepted four persons - Bapi Bairagi, Nuton Bairagi, Ashim Singha and Kumkum Singha - at the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station Saturday and seized an amount of gold from them. The four were travelling from Guwahati on the Howrah-bound Saraighat Express.

“During interrogation, they said they had visited Guwahati to offer puja at Kamakhya Temple. However, 36 pieces of gold of foreign origin weighing almost

6 kg was recovered and seized from their possession,” the official said.

In another case, DRI officials on Friday apprehended three persons - Sujit Rakshit, Sanjib Rakshit and Milan Swarnakar - from a Howrah-bound bus at Kaikhali on VIP Road here and found they were carrying over 6 kg smuggled gold.

“Around 6.5 kg gold was found concealed in specially made ‘waist belts’ worn by the three persons. During interrogation, they have admitted that the gold was smuggled from Bangladesh through the Bongaon border and meant to be delivered to a person in Kolkata,” the official said.

With the present seizure, the DRI has seized 62 kg gold so far in the current financial year, the official added.

violence and attempts to disrupt peace by anti-national elements, in the garb of a public outcry to oppose the abrogation of Article 35A, has to be contained and controlled so that the common man is put to least inconvenience.

“The entire operation to deal with the law and order fallout in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 35A has even been code-named,” these sources said.

The arrival of additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces

(40,000 troops) are already deployed for the security of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and other security related duties in the Valley at present.

While the Union Home Ministry has issued an order saying that the troops will be for strengthening the “counter insurgent grid” and for maintaining law and order in the valley, J&K Police said the troops will be deployed in north Kashmir where the security situation is still seen as a challenge.

‘Problem can’t be solved by military means’ The Central government’s decision to deploy additional forces for security in Jammu and Kashmir has drawn sharp reactions from political parties in the Valley.

Reacting to the news, Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti tweeted: “Centre’s decision to deploy additional 10,000 troops in the Valley has created a fear psychosis among people. There is no dearth of security forces in Kashmir.

“Jammu and Kashmir is a political problem, which won’t be solved by military means. The government of

India needs to rethink and overhaul its policy.”

The Centre decided to deploy an additional 10,000 paramilitary personnel in the valley after the end of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s two-day visit to the Valley on Friday.

The additional reinforcements are over and above the 40,000 troops already stationed in the Valley for the Amarnath Yatra.

The additional deployment will apparently be made in the northern Kashmir area, where security continues to remain a challenge for the government.

Bengaluru, Jul 27 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the government of the BJP in Karnataka was not “constitutionally or ethically formed” and called it “a victory of horsetrading.”

Siddaramaiah, who is the leader of the Congress Legislature Party, accused the BJP of “misusing” the office of governor to form the government.

“Yeddyurappa taking oath itself is against the constitution by misusing the office of the Governor though they don’t have the majority,” he told reporters here. Explaining the equation, he said the strength of the Assembly after the disqualification of three MLAs was 221 and the halfway mark was 111.

However, the BJP has only 105. Asserting that the BJP has to give the list of 111 MLAs, Siddaramaiah underlined the fact that the names of rebel MLAs camping in Mumbai cannot be given as they were from Congress and the JD(S).

“This (BJP’s) is not a constitutionally or ethically formed government.

their calls. Four days after the coalition government collapsed, BJP leader Yeddyurappa staked claim to form the government and took oath as chief minister on Friday.

BJP mulling noconfidence motion against Speaker

Siddaramaiah

How will they (BJP) prove majority then? Has it got any recognition within the framework of constitution?” Siddaramaiah asked.

He said the H D Kumaraswamy led coalition government would not have collapsed if the MLAs of Congress and the JD(S) were not confined.

“They (BJP) confined our MLAs illegally by luring them and now they (BJP) are saying it is the victory of people. No, it is not the victory of people. It is the victory of horse-trading,” Siddaramaiah said.

The former Chief Minister claimed that two rebel MLAs had called him regarding their disqualification but he did not receive

A day after it came to power in Karnataka, the BJP is contemplating bringing a no-confidence motion against assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, if he does not voluntarily vacate the post, party sources said Saturday.

The message has been discreetly conveyed to Kumar to give up the post, which is conventionally held by a member from the ruling party, they said. “We will move the no-confidence motion against the Speaker if he himself does not resign,” a ruling BJP MLA told PTI requesting anonymity.

The legislator added, “Our first agenda is to win the confidence motion and get the finance bill passed on Monday. We will wait and see whether the speaker steps down on his own.”

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Trump sets house on fire

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rump is not called the most controversial president ever and perhaps there never will be another like him in decades. In line with his style of making highly contentious, controversial and shocking remarks, Trump has claimed that he was requested by Modi to be a mediator in the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan. He said this while holding a press meet with visiting Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan. Trump’s remark sparked off a huge outcry in India and it reverberated in parliament which is in session. The union external affairs minister Subramanyam Jaishankar defended Modi saying he was also present at the meeting between the prime minister and Trump.

He clarified that Trump only said he would like to mediate between India and Pakistan if invited to do so. The opposition however insisted that the facts should come out from Modi and so demanded that the prime minister come to the house to clarify the issue. It may be noted that US president Donald Trump has the habit of speaking about issues he is not well aware of. Some say Trump suffers from foot-in-mouth disease and this habit has been the hallmark of his presidency. Trump has irritated and infuriated staunch allies like South Korea by ordering suspension of joint military exercises to please North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un . He also backed out of the Iran nuclear deal to the great displeasure of his European allies besides pulling out of the Paris climate agreement. Even at home in the US, Trump has been the object of intense criticisms for his outrageous remarks. Some media even went to write that statistics aren’t necessary to demonstrate that Trump is a pathological liar who harbours a fiercely adversarial relationship with reality. Trump does not necessarily court controversy but that the latter is part of his personality. A newspaper in the US, even said it wondered if Trump even knows he is lying and worse, if he actually believe that his lies are truth . Trump was reported to have even lied about the size of the crowd at his inauguration. He lied about his taxes and the Mueller investigation on the Russian link to his election. On the issue of mediation on Kashmir, it would have shed better light had prime minister Narendra Modi appeared in the house to put matters in perspective. It is understood that India’s stand even under the Shimla Agreement in 1972 signed between then Pakistan prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and his Indian counterpart Indira Gandhi, clearly stated that both countries will address all issues including Kashmir bilaterally and without third party intervention.

Whether prime minister Modi was reluctant to expose Trump’s lies or was his offer misunderstood, is perhaps a question which only he can answer. The opposition stand was nothing out of the ordinary since the issue is of utmost security and interest of the country. Parliament has a right to be informed about the facts and as the leader of the house, the prime minister ought to have taken the nation into confidence. If he had done just that, Modi could have taken the opportunity to prove that when it came to 'sabka sath sabka vikas sabka vishwas', he can deliver.

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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Post-mortem

Data as driver of Indian economy The measure of things T W hile oil was the central resource around which the world revolved in the twentieth century, the battle ground has shifted in recent times. Data is the oil of the digital era. A recently released documentary on Netflix, The Great Hack, based on the Cambridge Analytica scandal claims that data has become more valuable than oil as of last year. Even though the documentary focuses on the perils of personal data in the hands of a few corporates, there is a case to be made for how the right data in right hands can act as a powerful development tool.

India, for instance, has set an ambitious goal for itself of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2024. A lot has been discussed and debated on the development target and its feasibility, but it cannot be denied that the goal is a worthy one to pursue and would require a focused approach by the government on key growth areas to obtain the desired results. Achieving optimal returns with limited resources in a short time frame will be a challenging ask. Data will play a key role in adopting a focused approach in this case.

The infrastructure of the national data system in India will be put to a test during these years. They are the mortar on which the scaffolding of the Indian economy will rest.

Data needs to play a larger and larger role in the daily decisionmaking process of the government as it will make governance more informed and localized.

Michael Lewis exemplified in his highly acclaimed book, Moneyball, on how the general manager of Oakland Athletics, Billy Beane, managed to build a better baseball team with less money using statistics and data analytics. His evidence-based approach allowed him to allo-

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will deliver better quality of public data on development parameters. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the DataSmart Cities to leverage data that can provide actionable intelligence on city governance. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) has been supplemented with a data-based initiative, the SwachhSurvekshan (Cleanliness Survey) to access the performance of Indian regions on cleanliness and instill among them a competitive spirit.

Such steps towards databased governance are in the right direction but need to be heavily ramped up to achieve the $5 trillion target. A large volume of data is still not available in digital format, which needs to be addressed. A lot of government departments are also reluctant or slow in sharing data. This trend needs to change and periodicity of data needs to be maintained to ensure timely and effective decision-making. Moreover, even when data is collected and published regularly, many government departments collect and collate them in silos using different formats and technology. This impedes its effective and efficient usage.

In times when data is becoming the most prized commodity, building a robust mechanism of its collection, publication and usage for policy decisions can give India a significant developmental push.

However, it must also be noted that a critical dimension of data usage is the protection of personal information of citizens. It is a powerful tool that can transform lives but comes with privacy risks. A responsible usage of data analytics in governance is the need of the hour.

By Amit Kapoor (Ians)

o measure the quantity of anything, you need a scale; the problem is that with some quantities, their measure varies under different conditions.

Using the example of the mass and weight of an object; we know that the mass of the object is the amount of matter (the atoms) possessed by the object, and that the weight of the object is the force with which gravity pulls it. This means that the object will have the same mass everywhere in the universe, but its weight will differ according to where it is located. So, if the object weighs 6 kilograms on Earth, it will weight 1 kilogram on the Moon and 3 kilograms on Mars.

This same variation occurs when it comes to defining indigenity. The concept of indigenity, like the mass of an object, is fixed, everywhere in the world. Every place in the world (except Antarctica) has its indigenous people, but the length of time which the indigenous people have occupied the land differs.

Europeans have settled in the Americas for more than 500 years, but Native Americans, who have been on the American Continents for an estimated 12,000 years, are the indigenous people of the Americas.

The British settled and colonised Australia more than 200 years ago, but Aboriginal Australians, who have inhabited Australia for at least 60,000 years, are the indigenous people of Australia. The Japanese people have inhabited the Archipelago of Japan since time immemorial, but they are still not considered indigenous to the Islands of Japan; that honour goes to the Ainu people, who were there before the Japanese.

So, the length of time that a people have been in any particular geographical area does not decide whether they are indigenous to it or not. To be indigenous to any place, you must have:1. Settled first, in an Uninhabited Land.

2. Built Villages and Settlements.

3. Lived off the land either

through farming, hunting or fishing.

In my first letter to the press, titled, “Indigenity; Whose Fallacies?” (Eastern Mirror; 1-11-16), I defined an indigenous Person as one, “…who can show later arrivals the jungles he hunted in, the streams, rivers and lakes he fished in, the wells he drank from and the forests he cleared to till the land and plant his crops on.” This is the yardstick of indigenity, not a date.

The Government of Nagaland’s Notification of 28th. April, 1977 which states that,”…in order to qualify as as an ‘Indigenous Inhabitant’ of the State of Nagaland for the purposes of employment….. a person must have settled permanently in Nagaland prior to 1-12-1963”, is a flawed notification. As pointed out above, indigenity cannot be decided on the basis of a date. And if that Notification was passed on the strength of an Ordinance, it has no legality anymore.

The indigenous people of Nagaland were indigenous to the geographical area of Nagaland before the creation of the State of Nagaland; we were indigenous to this area of the world before India became a Nation.

If a date has to be chosen, it must not be later than 15th. August, 1947; and that it must include only those people who had established villages prior to that date.

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly must, once and for all, discuss and pass laws on the issue of indigenity and the rights and privileges of the indigenous people; it must discuss the status, rights and privileges of the people whose ancestors had settled in present day Nagaland before Indian independence.

Starting a Register on the Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland without first defining and legislating on who is an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland is stupidity on a historic scale.

God Save Nagaland Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Akukau, Hevishe Village, Khaghaboto (Kahuto107@gmail.com)

Green your skills for green jobs

e are always looking for clean air and water and this is possible when we have a clean environment.

We are already aware about climate change and how it is affecting our mother earth. It is important as well as responsibility for each and every one of us to contribute for the environment positively. In this regard we can think of our careers related to environment and also think of green skills. Lets us understand what is green skills and green jobs. This will help us in choosing our careers related to green future.

According to National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Australia, green skills means ‘technical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed in the workforce to develop and support sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes in business, industry and the community.’ On the other hand according to European Centre for the Development

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cate resources judiciously and immediately brought the team at par with more well-endowed clubs.

Today, baseball teams have moved on from signing players based on gut instinct to using data analytics to inform its key decisions. Likewise, the Indian economy needs to adopt such an evidence-based decisionmaking approach. It will allow governments to gain a more holistic view of its citizens and help them better respond to the dynamically changing needs of the public. Since good governance is all about delivery, data should be the conduit on which it is based. Data-driven policy making also has the benefit of driving a more informed and rational public debate across the country.

On a promising note, data is already proving effective in generating societal returns across India. The relocation of people in Odisha before cyclones that could potentially kill thousands is one such example.

Another major indication of data usage transforming into good governance came from the electoral results of the recent general elections. The BJP government in its first term had identified 115 districts as “aspirational” using a set of socio-economic indicators, which were quite simply the most underdeveloped regions in India. The poorest households in these districts were directly targeted with various social welfare schemes. In a recognition of the government efforts, the voters elected the BJP into power in over 60 per cent of the “aspirational” districts.

Thus, data-based policy making evidently has a substantial impact on the people.

The Indian government has recognized the relevance of data in policymaking and put in place mechanisms that

of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) green skills means ‘ abilities needed to live in, develop and support a society which aims to reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment.’ There might be other definition but in simple we conclude that skills which are important and needed for the safeguard of our mother earth and which will add towards sustainable development.

Similarly green jobs are decent jobs that contribute to preserve or restore the environment, be they in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in new, emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency. Green jobs are must for mitigating climate change and preserve our nature. Green jobs are central to sustainable development and respond to the global challenges of environmental protection, economic development and social inclusion.

In today’s column, we are publishing about short

term skill training courses which are offered by different institutions all over India. Interested students may visit the website of ministry of environment forest and climate change for further details. Educational qualification vary from courses to course and courses are offered in different locations and all courses may not be available in all regions or states. Few courses are : Certificate course on Para-taxonomy [including Peoples Bio-diversity Register (PBRs)]; Certificate Course on Pollution Monitoring (Air &Water/ Soil Pollution); Certificate Course on Waste Management (Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Construction & Demolition Waste); Certificate Course in Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Green GDP; Certificate Course on Forest Fire Management; Certificate Course on Water Budgeting & Auditing; Certificate Course in River Dolphin Conservation;

Certificate Course in Community based conservation of Mangroves Ecosystem; Certificate Course on Plantation Techniques and utilization of Renewable Energy in Arid Zone; Certificate Course on Bird Identification and basic ornithology; Certificate Course on Bird Migration and Migration Study Techniques; Certificate Course on Laboratory technicians/ Technical Assistants for energy efficiency, star labeling and other electrical testing for environmental criteria; Cer tificate Course on Laboratory Assistant for Eco-friendly Food Testing Laboratory; Certificate Course on Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and its Applications; Certificate Course on Emission inventory; Certificate Course on Wildlife Management using Geospatial Techniques; Certificate Course on Cleaner Production Assessment; Certificate Course on Greenbelt Development for Industries; Certificate Course on City

Nagaland’s rise in poverty

ccording to the planning commission of India that Nagaland is the highest rise in poverty in India? It is the Government of India that made Nagaland highest rise in poverty in India.

Nagas are loyal, innocent people, spiritual minded. Nagas never done wrong to Government of India (GoI) But the Government of India sent million India armies operation war with innocent Nagas without rhyme or reasons. Indian armies flooded over Nagaland, burned villages in Nagaland and killed innocent Nagas, Gang raped women/girls, murdered made attacked carry away money, goods divest everything, what not, since 1955 till date, God knows.

India Armies harassed, tortured innocent Nagas, thereby, Naga people could not cultivated fields to maintain their livelihood for their daily breads as result Nagaland became highest rise Poverty in India.

Before Indian armies operation war with the innocent Nagas. Nagas were self sufficient, rich enough, there was no beggar/in Nagaland. Now majority Nagas become beggars due to the government of India (GoI) made Nagaland highest rise poverty in India.

Whom to be accused/blamed? Accused/blame; none other than government of India for reasons best known to the Government of India (GoI) and to maintain their daily bread. Failing which to do so Nagas become poor of the poorest in India. Therefore, Government of India (GoI) should immediately look into the matter seriously at the earliest. If government of India regards Nagaland is within India union is meaningless, because nobody feel pity on enemies rather try to eliminate enemies and government of India regards Nagaland people as enemies.

(Rikhyo Kikon Lotha) Sr. Citizen octogenarian, Wokha Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not

Environmental Surveyor; Certificate Course on Paralegal Practices (Forestry Acts and Policy/Environmental Laws); Certificate Course on Forest Entomology & Pest Control; Certificate Course on Quality Planting Material Producer; Certificate Course on Management of Biodiversity Parks; Certificate Course on Propagation and Management of Bamboo; Certificate Course on Value Addition & Marketing of Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) - (Plant Origin) (Lantana Furniture and Crafts/ Coconut Shells & Fibre Handicrafts/ Bamboo Crafts/ NTFP Products/Medicinal Plants); Certificate Course on Value Addition & Marketing of Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) - (Animal Origin) (Wild Bee Keeping and Processing/Lac & Tassar Cultivation); Certificate Course on Nature Conservation & Livelihood (River based- Ganga Prahari/ Nature Interpretation/ Eco-Tourism/Scuba Diving for marine life conser-

vation), etc .

Skill Council for Green Jobs is one of the most recently launched initiatives of the Government of India aligned to the National Skill Development Mission. It is promoted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The creation of the SCGJ was approved in the 10th meeting of National Skill Qualifications Committee held on 28th September 2015. Green skills would lead to green jobs and aspirants from different streams may try and choose courses related to their interest so that they can make their career related to same and contribute towards our environment in a positive way.

(Ranjan K Bar uah is a career mentor, skill trainer, motivational speaker and can be reached at 8473943734 or bkranjan@ gmail.com for any career related queries) Ranjan K Baruah

Reader’s Post

Improper disposal of drainage waste

Sir,

I have noticed a rather ugly and improper way of clearing/cleaning drainage waste. Barely a day ago, I saw workers piling the black and filthy dirt from drainages right on to the road. They are not cleared for many days and become any eyesore thereby also creating an unhygienic environment. It is an ugly sight and a wrong way of clearing waste from drains. The waste should be directly piled on to a disposal truck and disposed at the designated place.

I hope the authorities are reading this and will do the needful. Our streets are already a mess with so much dust accumulating on them. We certainly do not need it to be dirtied any further because an unwise way of clearing waste from drains.

The next time around, workers should be advised to dispose waste from drainages properly and not dump it onto the road. I hope the authority wake up and correct this wrong practice which is making Dimapur dirtier.

Daniel L. Diphupar, Dimapur. reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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600 rescued from stranded train

Thane, Jul 27 (IANS): Around 600 passengers, including nine pregnant women, were rescued till 2 p.m. from the Mahalaxmi Express which remains stranded in heavy flood waters near Vangani, around 90 km from Mumbai, officials said here on Saturday.

Other passengers who are still on board are being evacuated by rescue teams in what is now the biggest joint operation in the state by the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy, NDRF, Maharashtra Police, local agencies and volunteers since the great floods of July 26, 2005.

The rescue operation picked up after rain subsided a little post-noon, enabling quicker movement of personnel and the evacuated passengers.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta to personally monitor the evacuation operations and coordinate with various agencies engaged in the rescue works.

So far, four National Disaster Response Force ( N D R F ) t e a m s h av e reached the train and evacuating the train passengers using eight inflatable rubber boats.

Besides, seven Indian Navy teams of divers with specialised equipment, two helicopters of the IAF, including a Seaking and MI17, two columns of Indian Army from Mumbai have already gone to Thane and two more are en route, for the massive operations.

Mahalaxmi Express stuck on flooded tracks near Mumbai, all passengers rescued.

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai called up Fadnavis and offered all help from the Centre for the train passengers.

Additionally, a fleet of ambulances with three dozen doctors including gynecologists, paramedics are deployed at Badlapur to tackle any emergency, 14 buses and three tempos also kept ready to move the passengers to onward safer locations.

The district administration has made arrangement for meals, tea and fresh water at the Sahyadri Mangal Karyalaya and other locations in villages on the route between the stranded train and Badlapur.

Many weary passengers who were saved tried to walk, but when they lost strength, especially the senior citizens, police and others promptly hoisted them on their shoulders and took them to safer

locations.

A few local villagers, many of whom were also stranded in the flood waters, nevertheless ventured out to help the train passengers early today before the official rescue teams from Mumbai, Thane and Pune reached the venue.

A Central Railway (CR) official said that after all the passengers are rescued and taken safely to Badlapur, the authorities will decide on where to send them from there, and also how to shift the train and clear the tracks for train traffic on that route.

The official added that a relief train has been stationed at Badlapur to ferry the passengers, along with food, water and medical supplies, besides making arrangements to take the passengers onward to Kolhapur.

As rain continued to lash the coastal districts, many towns were practically underwater since

early on Saturday as flooding local rivers and other water bodies overflowed into residential areas.

While the city’s lifeline, the suburban trains in Mumbai functioned with delays of 15-20 minutes on Western Railway and CR, the latter had to cancel services between KarjatKalyan (in Thane) owing to floods and waterlogging on the tracks since Friday.

Though the country’s commercial capital continued to get intermittent showers and rain, the worst-hit were Thane and Ratnagiri with towns of Ulhasnagar, Murbad, Badlapur, Tiwala, Vangani, Khed, Mangaon, Mandangad, Chiplun and surroundings practically submerged.

In Mumbai, Minister of Education Ashish Shelar authorized school and college principals to declare a holiday to ensure students are not inconvenienced if heavy rain continued.

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Saradha case: CBI summons TMC MP O’Brien Ko l k ata , J u l 2 7 (IANS): The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien in connection with the probe into the Saradha chit fund scam, a CBI official said on Saturday.

The senior Trinamool leader from Bengal has been asked to appear before the central agency officials in the first week of August.

O’Brien was earlier also summoned by the CBI before but did not appear citing a busy schedule.

Following the summons, O’Brien put out a tweet on Friday saying he and senior Trinamool leader Subrata Bakshi, the publisher and editor respectively of the Trinamool Congress mouth-piece “Jago Bangla”, had been summoned by the agency a month ago regarding some clarifications.

He said he was served a CBI notice at 2 p.m. on Friday, at almost the same time when his party brought up the motion to oppose the amendments to the RTI Act in the Rajya Sabha.

“Jago Bangla is Trinamool’s official newspaper. Publisher: Derek O’Brien. Editor Subrata Bakshi was summoned by CBI a month ago to seek clarifications. Now, publisher served a notice at 2 p.m. July 25. Trinamool Motion in RS (Rajya Sabha) to oppose amendments to RTI Act started at 2 p.m., July 25,” he tweeted.

IAF gets first batch of 4 Apache attack helicopters from US

The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters. (File)

New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): US aerospace major Boeing on Saturday handed over the first four of the 22 Apache attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force while another batch of four choppers will be delivered next week.

The delivery of the first batch of the AH-64E Apache helicopters to the IAF at the Hindan air base came nearly four years after a multi-billion dollar deal for the choppers was sealed.

Boeing said the first batch of the Apaches arrived in India and an additional four choppers will be delivered to the IAF next week.

“The eight choppers will then move to the Pathankot Air Force station for their formal induction by the IAF, in September,” it said. The AH-64E Apache is one of the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by

the US Army.

The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters.

Additionally, the Defence Ministry in 2017 approved the procurement of six Apache helicopters along with weapons systems from Boeing at a cost of Rs 4,168 crore for the Army.

This will be its first fleet of attack choppers.

Senior IAF officials said the addition the Apache fleet will significantly enhance the force’s combat capabilities as the chopper has been customised to suit IAF’s future requirements.

“The arrival of the Apaches, ahead-of-schedule, validates Boeing’s commitment to delivering on its promise of modernising India’s defence forces. Boeing has ensured high rate

of mission readiness and increased operational capabilities through its current partnerships with the IAF,” Boeing said in a statement.

The company has delivered more than 2,200 Apaches to customers around the world since the aircraft entered production and India is the 14th nation to select it for its military.

“By 2020, the IAF will operate a fleet of 22 Apaches, and these first deliveries are ahead of schedule,” Boeing said. The aerospace major said the AH-64E has the latest technology insertions, maintaining its standing as the world’s best attack helicopter.

The AH-64E Apache for the Indian Air Force completed successful first flights in July 2018. The first batch of Indian Air Force crew began their training to fly the Apache in the US in 2018.

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operating in the probe and there was no need of his arrest. Puri recently appeared before the ED for questioning in the case pertaining to the now scrapped Rs 3,600crore chopper deal.

While seeking relief for Puri, senior advocate A M Singhvi told the court that his client was not running away. “You (ED) can take my passport. No evidence of obstruction of evidence.

I (Puri) am appearing before the ED as and when called for. I appeared 22 times and suddenly you want to arrest me. I am a law-abiding citizen. While I was there yesterday, I got to know they have reached my home and harassing my family members,” the counsel told the court. He also alleged political vendetta in the case.

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NEW DELHI, JUL 27 (AGENCIES): Delhi court on Saturday granted interim protection from arrest till July 29 to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath’s nephew Ratul Puri in connection with a money laundering case related to AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, reports India Today.

However, the court directed him to join the probe at 5 pm Saturday at the Enforcement Directorate office after the agency made a request in this regard.

The court will next hear the matter on Monday, July 29. Puri said two BJP lawmakers joined the ruling Congress party in Madhya Pradesh a few days ago and now the ED wants to arrest him since his uncle is the chief minister of the state.

Puri approached the court seeking anticipatory bail in the case.

Special judge Inderjeet Singh granted interim relief from arrest till July 29 to Puri, Nath’s nephew and the Chairman of Hindustan Powerprojects Pvt Ltd, after he approached the court, saying he was anticipating arrest in the case.

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next to Nagaland Baptist Bible College 1 Km from 4 lane (32 Bighas) well fenced with 100 KV Transformer Assam type building with 4 rooms 2 Industrial Boring, 4 (100 x 100) Fishery, plantation of Coconut, Litchi, Naga Cut & 8 Bighas Paddy Field.

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tax credit and lowering of GST rate with the Finance Ministry and said that a proposal pertaining to reduction of universal service obligation (USO) levy is also under the telecom department’s consideration.

“I have asked companies to look at improving the quality of service. Also 43,000 villages are uncovered at present. I have told

“I have assured them three things...We want a fair competition. The government will not encourage any monopoly and will do its best for ease of doing business,” Prasad said.

The telecom sector is burdened with staggering debt levels and cut throat competition.

Competition has only intensified since 2016, when Reliance Jio, owned by richest Indian Mukesh Ambani, stormed into the market and offered lifetime free calls and dirt cheap data. Jio’s offerings forced rivals to slash rates, affecting profit margins. Since the launch, rivals have either teamed up via merger, resorted to acquisitions or folded up.

his speech.

“The world will be looking to the IMF to suggest dependable solutions.

The EMs on their part need to follow policies that promote macroeconomic and financial stability, while focusing on growth,” he said.

EMs no longer face only balance of payments crisis, but the nature of the shock has changed to a fullblown crisis. After the financial crisis of 2008-09, and quantitative easing thereof, the EMs and their markets have received huge funds because of a global spillover, but this has “amplified both sudden surges and sudden stops or reversals of capital flows”, he said.

Here, the gover nor stressed the need for a robust global safety net. “The existing state of financial safety nets, regional or multilateral, falls grossly short of providing the necessary buffers against such turbulence.

Moreover, access to swaps from systemically important central banks is not available to the EMs. For many EMs, high fluctuations in currency movements have pronounced macroeconomic consequences,” the RBI governor said.

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3) DIPHUPAR 'A' Land with building Rs. 65 Lakhs 4) PADUMPUKHURI Near St. Mary's School Area 10,800 sq. ft.

5) DUNCAN BOSTI Area 4655 sq. ft.

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6) CHOTTU LENGRI Rs. 7 Lakhs per Bigha 7) KHUSHIABILL Near 4 Lane Road Rs. 120/- per sq. ft.

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Ravi Shankar Prasad (File)

the industry to pool in their resources so that in one year, we can reach all the uncovered villages and they have agreed. The Department of Telecom (DoT) will provide all assistance,” Prasad said.

The minister also asked the companies to look at improving connectivity and digital ecosystem in religious sites like Kedarnath and Badrinath.

The minister assured the industry of its support on the issue of installation of telecom towers.

The industry flagged the issue of lapsed bank guarantees which they want returned and the ministry has asked the DoT to urgently look into the matter.

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specific patents. I said that in the five trillion economy target, 25 per cent should be telecom’s contribution,” the minister said after meeting industry CEOs. Prasad’s first interaction with the industry after he took charge of the telecom portfolio comes at a time when the sector is reeling under severe financial stress with cumulative debt of over Rs 7 lakh crore. Saturday’s meeting was attended by Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal, Vodafone Idea’s Balesh Sharma, Reliance Jio board member Mahendra Nahata and BSNL chairman P K Purwar.

Prasad said he has already taken up outstanding issues such as inputs

Shaktikanta Das (File)

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): The government on Saturday told the telecom industry that it wants fair competition in the sector and will not encourage monopoly, while asked companies to prioritise quality of service and ensure “robust involvement” in 5G as also five-trillion dollar economy blueprint.

Te l e c o m M i n i s t e r Ravi Shankar Prasad who met the industry honchos also assured them of government’s full support on outstanding issues such as cut in levies and refunds.

“I highlighted to them, the need for a robust involvement of the industry in 5G innovation, startups and creation of 5G products that can create India

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): Within three years of starting its commercial operations, Reliance Jio has become the country’s largest telecom operator with a subscriber base of 331.3 million, surpassing Vodafone Idea which on July 26 reported a decline in its user base to 320 million

by June 2019.

According to the financial results reported by Reliance Industries last week, its subsidiary Reliance Jio had a user base of 331.3 million by June 2019.

Mukesh Ambani-led firm Jio had pipped Bharti Airtel in May to become the second largest mobile operator with 322.9 million users and 27.80 per cent market, according to Trai data. Airtel had 320.38 users or 27.6 per cent market share.

Vodafone Idea on Friday reported a decline in its customer base to 320 million in the first quarter of 2019-20 from 334.1 million in the March quarter.

Vodafone Idea had emerged as the largest telecom operator with over 400 million subscribers after Vodafone India and Idea Cellular completed the merger of telecom services business.

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the fact that at the global level, $13 trillion of debt, or nearly a third of the bonds issued by advanced economies, was trading at negative yields. Equity premium has crossed 4 per cent, which is 1 standard deviation higher than its long-term average.

“Return to lower interest rates in AEs poses challenges as leverage has already built up in the EMs and the needed deleveraging is not complete in many European economies,” the governor said. Amid low global interest rates, total credit to the non-financial sector in the EMs went up from 107.2 per cent of GDP at the end of 2008 to 194. 4 per cent of GDP by March 2018, before it dropped to 183.2 per cent at the end of 2018.

Net private capital flows to EMs in the form of direct and portfolio investments also nearly doubled in the post-crisis period, according to the RBI governor.

“This has posed risks to some EMs. Some of these risks have surfaced in the form of weak bank/ non-bank balance sheets and some remain latent and can surface, especially when the global interest rate cycles turn decisively,” Das said in

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green and reduce the carbon footprint,” said M.S. Mani, Partner, Deloitte India.

The Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has also exempted hiring of electric buses (of carrying capacity of more than 12 passengers) by local authorities from the Goods and Services Tax (GST). This is a major push to the electric vehicles which has so far seen lukewarm response due to high ownership cost and insufficient infrastructure in the country.

Not surprisingly, the share of electric vehicles out of total annual vehicle sales in the country is less than 1 per cent.

However, the Modi government is committed to transform the transport sector by promoting the use of green cars and bikes.

T h e g ove r n m e n t ’s think-tank Niti Aayog has

Mumbai, Jul 27 (Agencies): The global economy is moving into a “new and unsettling phase” where “solutions are turning more difficult to come by” in an environment of stressed trade negotiations, rising geopolitical confrontation, and limited policy space and high debt levels in several economies, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday.

This has a negative connotation for emerging markets (EMs), as these are building up excessive leverage because of the low interest rates in the advanced economies (AEs). This is especially true in the absence of a strong global safety net such as currency swap arrangements between the AEs and the EMs. The general government debt of AEs as a group has surpassed 100 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), whereas the fiscal space is also constrained in many of these countries, the governor said at the launch of a book (India’s Relations with the International Monetary Fund) in New Delhi.

“The global order today faces several challenges that will test the skills of the international organisations as well as those of national monetary and fiscal authorities,” the governor stated, adding, “International coordination has become somewhat weaker in the very recent years. Many AEs have been pursuing low interest rate policies for long without perhaps adequate recognition of their adverse impacts.”

The RBI governor rued

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (IANS): Close on the heels of Union Budget providing tax relief for buying electric vehicles, the GST Council in its 36th meeting on Saturday cut the tax on electric vehicles (EV) from 12 per cent to 5 per cent effective August 1, 2019.

The Council has also slashed rate for EV chargers from 18 per cent to 5 per cent making electric vehicle affordable for the buyers.

The twin rate cuts are set to further boost the EV sector. The Budget on July 5 had proposed Income Tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on the interest paid on the loans taken to purchase electric vehicles. “The proposed reduction in the GST rates on e-vehicles coming on the back of the recent customs duty reduction on EVs and parts signifies the governments resolve to go

Fund (IMF).

On a weekly basis, FCAs - the largest component of the forex reserves - edged higher by $1.393 billion to $401.091 billion.

Besides the US dollar, FCAs consist of 20-30 per cent of the other major global currencies.

The RBI’s weekly data showed that the value of the country’s gold reserves was stagnant at $24.304 billion.

However, the SDR value slipped by $3.3 million to $1.447 billion, whereas the country’s reserve position with the IMF rose $188.6 million to $3.533 billion.

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Nirmala Sitharaman with others during the GST council meeting held through video conferencing in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI)

put forward plan to shift to e-mobility for two-wheelers (below 150cc) and threewheelers by 2025.

An Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee of the National Mission for Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage headed by Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant had in May recommended sale of only electric threewheelers by March, 2023.

For two-wheelers below 150cc, the high-level panel proposed March, 2025 as the cut-off date for going fully electric.

The GST Council has given relief to composition dealers extending the deadline for furnishing details of the self-assessed tax in Form GST CMP-08 for April-June quarter by one month to August 31.

The 36th GST Council meeting was held through video conferencing. The meeting was attended by Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur besides Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey and other senior officials of the Ministry of Finance.

The Council is headed by the Union Finance Minister and Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) are the members.

Mumbai, Jul 27 (IANS): India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.578 billion during the week ended July 19, official data showed on Friday.

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s weekly statistical supplement, the overall forex reserves rose to $430.376 billion from $428.797 billion reported for the week ended July 12.

India’s forex reserves comprise Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs), gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and India’s reserve position with the International Monetary

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Brexit a massive eco opportunity: PM

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures during a speech on domestic priorities in Manchester, England on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Johnson said he was willing to engage with EU partners but only if the backstop clause was removed from the current divorce agreement struck by May. The backstop seeks to ensure a free-flowing postBrexit border between British Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state, in all eventualities.

“The approach of the UK government is not going to be disengaged or aloof or waiting for them to come to us, we are going to try to solve this problem,” he said. “We can’t do it as long as that anti-democratic backstop, that backstop that seeks to divide our country, divide the UK, remains in place. We need to get it

out and then we can make progress.”

The new leader earlier tried to dampen speculation he could call an early election. The former mayor of London, who only took charge on Wednesday, has promised to take Britain out of the EU by the latest deadline of October 31 -- deal or no deal. But he has focused on domestic priorities in his first few days in office, including a pledge on Friday to reverse drastic cuts to the police force made under May. Commentators have speculated that he could be preparing to call a general election, hoping to regain the Conservative majority that May lost at the polls in 2017.

Hong Kong police clash with protesters

A protester throws a teargas canister back at police officers during a demonstration in Yuen Long on Saturday.

Hong Kong, Jul 27 (IANS): The Hong Kong police on Saturday fired tear gas at crowds of demonstrators rallying in the northern district of Yuen Long that has been gripped by tension following last week’s assault on pro-democracy protesters by armed masked men at a railway station in the area.

Thousands of protesters marched on Saturday through Yuen Long denouncing last Sunday’s assault where men -- thought to include local villagers and triad members -- armed with wooden sticks and metal rods ambushed the protesters and passers-by, leaving 45 injured.

Protesters had accused the police of turning a blind eye to the Yuen Long metro

3 killed in suicide blast in Afghanistan Kabul, Jul 27 (AP): An Afghan official says at least three police officers were killed when a Taliban suicide bomber targeted a district police headquarters in eastern Ghazni province.

Ahmad Khan Serat, provincial police chief ’s spokesman, says the explosion on Saturday morning in the Ab Band district also wounded 12 policemen.

He says the Taliban, who control much of the province, used a stolen military Humvee in the attack, which partially destroyed the headquarters. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the bombing. The Taliban hold sway in around half of Afghanistan and launch daily attacks across the country, mainly targeting Afghan security forces.

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station violence and colluding with the attackers -- claims the police deny.

Police officials said that 12 people have so far been arrested over the attack, including nine men with links to triads.

Amid serious concerns about public safety, the police refused permission for the march on Saturday, but the organizers vowed to proceed regardless. Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Yuen Long, chanting anti-police slogans, the South China Morning Post reported.

More than 3,000 officers were deployed to maintain order in the district and one man was slashed by another man with a blade before the protest began.

According to reports,

hundreds of police in full riot gear were moving rapidly in an attempt to clear the protesters and firing multiple tear gas canisters into crowds of marchers.

Many of the protesters were in masks and carrying homemade wooden shields.

Hong Kong has seen seven weeks of anti-government and pro-democracy protests. The protests were sparked by a controversial bill that would have enabled the extradition of fugitives to mainland China.

The government has since suspended the legislation - but protesters are now also demanding an inquiry into police violence, democratic reform, and the resignation of the territory’s leader Carrie Lam.

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Late Alemyanger Born on: May 8, 1958 Died on: July 21, 2019

He led a simple, happy and contended life and went with prayers for all of us.

The Family, Relatives and In-Laws of Late Alemyanger Jamir of Longsa Village express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us in kind, deed and prayers during our deepest times of sorrow and grief. Your priceless support will be a constant source of courage and hope in days to come.

We cannot repay your unfathomable concern but express our gratitude and earnest prayer that the Good Lord God bless your lives abundantly.

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Johnson on Friday “absolutely” ruled out initiating such a poll before Britain leaves the bloc.

“The British people voted in 2015, in 2016, in 2017,” he said during a visit to the central English city of Birmingham. “What they want us to do is deliver on their mandate, come out of the EU on October 31. They don’t want another electoral event, they don’t want a referendum, they don’t want a general election.”

However, Britons could be headed to the polls if MPs bring down Johnson’s new government in a no confidence vote in order to try and prevent a no-deal Brexit from happening.

Britain voted 52 percent in favour of leaving the European Union in a shock 2016 referendum that partially reflected deep resentment over economic inequality.

Johnson said Saturday’s speech intended to “set out his vision to rebalance power, growth and productivity across the UK”. May also came to power promising to fight Britain’s “burning injustices” but her domestic agenda was overwhelmed by Brexit negotiations and her failed attempts to persuade parliament to vote in favour of her exit deal.

10 civilians killed in Syria bombings Damascus, Jul 27 (IANS): At least 10 people, including three children, died in bombings by the Syrian Army on Saturday after a bloody week that has seen 100 civilians killed, a UKbased war monitor has said.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that Damascus planes had carried out almost 40 bombings in various parts of Idlib and Hama provinces, strongholds of opposing armed groups.

Nine civilians, including two children, died in Ariha town of Idlib and 28 were injured in the bombing by government planes, the SOHR was cited as saying by Efe news.

Another child was killed in air strikes outside Kafr Auid, also in Idlib, the last region controlled by rebel and Islamist groups.

According to the SOHR, Russian planes carried out bombings in Hama.

It further said that the Syrian Army conducted artillery and helicopter attacks in Aleppo province, neighbouring Hama and Idlib, where there were still rebel fighters present. An anonymous Syrian military source told Efe news that the Syrian Army attacked “intensely” with artillery and missiles, and with air support from its own government and Russia, the north and northwest of Hama in the past 48 hours.

Washington, Jul 27 (AFP): President Donald Trump has brushed off the bellicose language accompanying North Korea’s latest short-range missile test, saying it referred to ally South Korea, not the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called two missiles fired Thursday under his personal supervision a “solemn warning” to the South over planned military drills with US. Trump, who has invested heavily in a relationship with Kim was unconcerned. “He didn’t send a warning to the United States,” the president told reporters.

“They have their disputes, the two of them have their disputes,” he said of North and South Korea, which fought a 1950-1953 war in which US troops took a major part. Trump noted that the missiles were short-range, calling them “very standard.”

Although they could not have reached anywhere near the United States, the missiles’ range would easily include ally South Korea and large US military bases near the border. “My relationship with very Kim is very good. We’ll see what happens,” Trump said.

8 killed as quakes hit Philippines

A resident looks at damaged houses in Itbayat town, Batanes islands, northern Philippines following the earthquakes on Saturday.

Manila, Jul 27 (AFP): Eight people were killed and dozens injured when a series of earthquakes struck islands in the far northern Philippines early Saturday, toppling historic buildings and sending terrified locals fleeing their homes.

The tremors hit the province of Batanes, a group of sparsely populated islets north of the nation’s largest Luzon island, tearing deep cracks in roads and forcing the evacuation of a hospital.

Authorities said some of the dead, including two babies under a year old, were crushed by the walls of their own homes.

“We saw houses shaking. Some of the walls of the

houses collapsed and fell on the victims,” Police sergeant Uzi Villa told AFP. “Some people died because they were sleeping soundly since it was still early,” he added.

Many people were still asleep when the first tremor struck around 4:15 am, followed just under four hours later by a second, stronger jolt. The biggest of the quakes - of magnitude 5.4 and 5.9 - struck within hours of each other, according to the US Geological Survey.

At least three aftershocks followed, which prompted edgy locals to spend hours in town squares waiting for the string of quakes to end.

Authorities said two people were reported miss-

ing, though they have not completed a search of the area because debris was blocking some roads.

Raul de Sagon, mayor of worst-hit Itbayat town, told AFP that eight people had been killed and around 100 others were hurt, including seven serious cases that had to be flown out.

Itbayat’s hospital was damaged and patients had to be wheeled to safety, while at least one high school and the area’s 19th-century church were heavily damaged.

The Philippines is part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from quake-prone Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

Underwater glaciers melting much faster than predicted

New York, Jul 27 (IANS): Underwater melting of tidewater glaciers is occurring much faster than was predicted, said researchers. They used a new approach to directly measure submarine melt, which could enhance projections of sea level changes.

The findings published in the journal Science could lead to improved forecasting of climate-driven sea level rise, based on a new method developed by the researchers. “Tidewater glaciers around the globe - in Greenland, Alaska, Antarctica and beyond - are retreating and raising sea levels globally, submarine melting has been implicated as a trigger for this glacier retreat, but we have had no direct measurements of melting, let alone how it might vary in time,” said study co-author Rebecca Jackson from Rutgers University in the US. “Our study shows that the prevailing theory significantly underestimates melt rates. These results suggest a stronger coupling between the ocean and glacier than previously expected and our work provides a path forward to improve our understanding of how the ocean impacts glaciers,” Jackson said.

For the findings, the researchers studied the underwater melting of the LeConte Glacier, a tidewa-

Tidewater glaciers, like this one in Alaska, experience underwater melting 100 times faster than scientists previously estimated, said researchers. (File)

ter glacier in Alaska, from 2016-2018. The research team used sonar to scan the glacier’s underwater face; downstream measurements of currents, temperature and salinity to estimate the meltwater flow; radar to measure the glacier’s speed above water; time-lapse photography to detect iceberg calving; and weather station data to measure the surface melt from the glacier.

They then looked for changes in melt patterns between August and May. They found that melt rates are significantly higher than expected across the whole underwater face of the glacier - in some places 100 times higher than theory would predict. The new approach should be useful to researchers who study melting around the world and it would help to improve projections of global sea level rise.

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We the family members of Lt. Shenili Assumi would like to thank each and everyone of you for helping us during this very difficult time, your kindness and concern for our family means a whole lot to us. Even though we couldn’t thank you all personally, we would like you all to know that, we are very thankful for all the love and support you have extended to us, physically, financially and spiritually, during this period of our grief.

We would also like to convey our thankfulness to :1. The Doctor and Nurses of CIHSR for the wonderful support and care given to late Mrs. Shenli Assumi during her long treatments at their Institute.

2. The Sumi Baptist Church, Unity Village, 3. Thilixu Village Baptist Church, 4. T h e S e m a B a p t i s t C h u r c h ( B ) Mokokchung, who were with her from the beginning till the end.

We pray to our Almighty God to bless each and every one of you abundantly. You have been our pillar of support in our time of great need. Your sincere gesture will be forever remembered by the families of Late Shenili Assumi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, may the name of the Lord be praised”.

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LATE KHRIENEILHOULIE NAGI Born: 12-02-1967 – Died : 25 07-2019 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Khrieneilhoulie Nagi, husband of Rokoseno Nagi would like to convey/express our heartfelt gratitude and profound appreciation to each and every individual, unions and well wishers who have supported our family throughout his sickness till his last journey on 25-07-2019.

Your spiritual, physical, financial and emotional support extended during our bereavement has been a blessing and comfort our family.

We regret our inability to thank each and every one of you in person but please be assured of our solemn gratitude and we pray that our Almighty God bless you all for your good deeds.

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Manchester, Jul 27 (AFP): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said Brexit was a “massive economic opportunity” but had been treated under his predecessor Theresa May as “an impending adverse weather event”.

In a speech in Manchester where he pledged new investment in Leavevoting areas, Johnson promised to step up negotiations on post-Brexit trade deals and set up free ports to boost the economy.

“When people voted to leave the European Union, they were not just voting against Brussels, they were voting against London too,” he said. Johnson promised to give more powers to local communities, as well as boost broadband and transport infrastructure in a speech focused on domestic issues.

“Taking back control doesn’t just apply to Westminster regaining sovereignty from the EU, it means our cities and counties and towns becoming more self governing,” he said.

“Leaving the EU is a massive economic opportunity to do things we’ve not been allowed to do for decades,” he said.

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We the beavered family members of the Late Imtisongla of Unger Village would like to express our indebted heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual and well-wishers who stood by us with prayer, physically, financially and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved who left for her heavenly abode on 26th June 2019 at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital Mumbai.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Mr & Mrs Oditemsü Unger, Mumbai 2. Ubon Family (Mumbai and Goa) 3. Dr. Abdul Samad Ansari, Mumbai 4. Dr. Sundhendoo, Mumbai 5. NCF Pastor, Mumbai, Hamyan Phom and his team 6. Naga Student Union, Mumbai 7. Jeet Singh and Jito Ambwani, Mumbai 8. Jennifer Konyak, Mumbai 9. Meren and Khar Danda Mumbai Nagaland friends 10. Northeast Friends, Mumbai 11. Nanvati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Doctors and Nurses 12. Dimapur Unger Senso Union 13. NCRC Changtongya Town Center, Changtongya, Akhoya and youth 14. Unger Baptist Arogo 15. Friends and Well Wishers We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank each and every individual personally but it is our earnest prayer that your good work and deeds be rewarded by our Almighty God. Loving Parents, Brother, Sisters & Relatives MKC-429 K

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o n ya k S t u d e n t s U n i o n Ko h i m a (KSUK) observed its 36th fresher’s meet and conducted Miss KSUK Saturday at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima under the theme "Invigorating Young Minds".

In the absentia of minister higher and technical education, Temjen

Imna Along, who was supposed to be the chief guest, the politics assistant of the minister, Lamsong Khiam conveyed regret for not being able to be a part of the event. He however conveyed his commitment to stand by the Konyak community with utmost sincerity.

At the programme,

M a n l e m Ko n ya k a l s o spoke on behalf of MLA C. L John while NBCC finance secretar y Rev. Yamyap pronounced the dedicatory prayer for the freshers.

The event witnessed special appearance of David Konyak and SYMs Brothers while the afternoon session was followed

by crowning of Miss KSUK wherein Leiying Konyak was crowned Miss KSUK 2019 while Neilem Jessica and Esang Monyu were the first runner up and second runner up respectively.

Miss KSUK will be representing the KSUK in the upcoming Miss Mon beauty pageant 2019.

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ollywood actors glammed up the FDCI India Couture Week (ICW) 2019 on its fifth day held here on Friday.

While actress Sara Ali Khan made her maiden walk on the ramp turning showstopper for designer duo Falguni and Shane, Rakul Preet Singh strutted for Reynu Tandon.

Sara’s rumoured boyfriend Kartik Aryan and her brother Ibrahim Ali were spotted sitting among the audience and cheering for her.

A c t r e s s Wa r i n a Hussain who featured in the movie “Loveratri” and Ahana Kumra of “Lipstick Under My Burkha” fame attended Reynu Tandon’s show which was closed

by Rakul Preet. Actress Rashmi Desai was also present among the audience.

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Jay-Z drops out of Woodstock 50 performance, source says

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he troubled festival to mark the 50th anniversary of Woodstock has had another major setback, with reports that Jay-Z has pulled out.

The festival is due to take place on August 16-18, but tickets still haven’t gone on sale.

Jay-Z’s cancellation has come just the day after a new venue was finally confirmed by Woodstock organisers. After failing to secure a venue in New York, the festival is now scheduled to take place at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.

A Jay-Z source told Associated Press of his withdrawal.

As well as Jay-Z, another major artist has also cancelled their appearance.

Creedence Clearwater Revival were one of the major bands to appear at the original Woodstock in 1969. As a callback, their singer John

Fogerty was due to appear at the 50th anniversary celebrations, but he too has now pulled out of the festival.

A s i t s t a n d s, a c t s still scheduled to appear at Woodstock 50 include Chance The Rapper, The Killers, Miley Cyrus, The Raconteurs and Run The Jewels. Santana, who played at the original festival, is due to appear. So too is Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant, whose former band famously cancelled their appearance at Woodstock in 1969 to instead play a show 150 miles away in Bethel.

Those scheduled acts are listed on the official website for Woodstock 50.

However, according to The New York Times, none of the original artists listed when the concert was announced in March have confirmed they are still appearing.

Before announcing the new venue, Woodstock organiser Michael Lang had insisted the festival will go ahead. It had secured new funding, after original investors Dentsu Aegis Network had pulled out.

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‘Once Upon a Time’ actor Gabe Khouth dies at 46

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Keeping in mind the objective to revive and promote the Naga culture and tradition globally, as its step NagaFY launched a T-shirt with NagaFY logo Friday, at Hiyo, Dimapur. At the launching programme, children art connect was also organized where about 11 participants took part actively showcasing their creativity through art under various theme. (NP)

ctor Gabe Khouth, known for his role on the ABC series “Once Upon a Time,” has died unexpectedly at the age of 46, Fox News has learned.

The entertainer played Sneezy/Tom Clark on the fairytale-inspired drama.

Khouth’s agent confirmed to Fox News that he “passed away on July 23 at 1:30PM in Port Moody, British Columbia. Based on witness testimonies, cause of death was cardiac arrest while riding his motorcycle.”

Khouth’s death was

mourned on Twitter by his brother Sam Vincent, his friend Peter Kelamis, and by the co-creator of “Once Upon a Time,” Adam Horowitz.

Kelamis tweeted, “On July 23rd, my friend, Gabe

[Khouth] appeared to suffer a cardiac arrest while riding his motorcycle and tragically died as a result.” “ G a b e A LWAY S put a smile on everyone’s face. My deepest condolences to his Family and

friends. RIP-You kind, kind soul#Heartbroken #gonetoosoon,” he added.

In a Twitter video, Vincent said that his brother “went out doing what he loved, and he’s at peace now.”

Horowitz honored the actor by remembering him as “a lovely man, a great talent, and an indelible part of [the show] since the beginning. But more importantly, he was our friend. He will be missed.”

Khouth’s “OUAT” costar Lee Arenberg, who played the dwarf Grumpy, wrote on Twitter that he was

“devastated beyond words,” hailing his TV brother as “sweet and spicy, hilarious and loveable and a pure talent.”

Emilie de Ravin, who played Belle on the show, wrote on Instagram, “So saddened by the news of @gabrielforest72 sudden passing... my heart goes out to your family & loved ones. You were so sweet, kind & caring to me. I’ll have a beautiful memory of whenever we would talk, you were always so genuine & always could make me smile. I will miss you dearly friend. #rip.” (FoxNews)

Stan Lee to have street named after him in New York City

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soundtrack of his life in the long-running feature.

He revealed that the most recent concert he’d been to at the time was KISS, saying: “They invited me to sit near the stage and I was deafened. The music was so loud I had to run out screaming. It was quite a while ago, the ‘70s probably.

They did a Marvel comic back then, and I got friendly with the guys. They made up to look like superheroes.

“I remember Gene [Simmons, bassist/singer] coming up to my office wearing those big shoes of his when he was getting his costume together. He said, ‘What do you think Stan, do these look right?’

I said, ‘People will certainly remember you…’”

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arvel legend Stan Lee is set to have a street named after him in New York City.

The co-creator of such iconic fictional characters as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Hulk and the X-Men will be honoured forever in the Big Apple.

As reported by the New York Post, NYC’s City Council voted earlier this week to have University Avenue in the Bronx conamed Stan Lee Way. All that needs to happen now is for the city’s mayor Bill De Blasio to sign off on the proposal.

Stan Lee died late in 2018, aged 95 due to a cardiac arrest caused by congestive heart failure.

The Mar vel legend took NME through the

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Barcelona down Vissel Kobe 2-0 in Japan mann and Ivan Rakitic all came close, before MarcAndre ter Stegen saved well from Iniesta at the other end.

The Spanish champions made 11 changes at the break, with Frenkie de Jong and Ousmane Dembele introduced, but it was an academy graduate who made the difference.

Perez found the break-

Shooting competition held in Dimapur

through after a neat exchange with Malcom and then closed the scoring with a drilled finish across Maekaw from just inside the area in the 86th minute.

In between the two goals, Carles Alena twice came close, failing once with an audacious chip, and Malcom smashed the woodwork in an impressive cameo.

‘Barca planning for post-Messi era’

Players of Barcelona and Vissel Kobe fight for the ball during a pre-season freindly football match in Kobe, Japan on Saturday.

their first win of preseason following Tuesday’s defeat to Chelsea.

Ernesto Valverde’s side now return to Spain, where they will link up with the South American players that were absent from the tour of Japan due to the Copa America, including Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

They face Arsenal next weekend at Camp Nou in the Joan Gamper Trophy, before heading to the United States for two matches against Napoli.

Valverde named new signing Antoine Griezmann as Barca’s central striker for the second time in a week at The Noevir Stadium in Kobe, while former Blaugrana players Iniesta, David Villa and Sergi Samper all started for Vissel.

Iniesta, 35, impressed in the first half. He came close to breaking the deadlock early on with a curled effort from the edge of the box which bent just wide.

Barca had the majority of the chances, though.

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Curran, Leach move up in Test rankings Lo n do n , J u l 2 7 (IANS): England players Sam Curran and Jack Leach have made significant gains in the ICC Test Rankings after a 143-run victory over Ireland in their one-off Test at Lord’s even as they prepare to host Australia for the Ashes series starting on Thursday.

In a low-scoring Test that saw Ireland earn the early honours, spinner Leach’s knock of 92 on being promoted to open the innings after coming in at No.11 in the first innings, saw him not only win the Player of the Match award but also gain 57 places to reach 117th position.

Curran has gained in all three lists, moving up three places to 52nd among batsmen after scores of 18 and 37 and advancing six places to 67th with a firstinnings haul of three for 28. His efforts have also lifted him eight places to 23rd among all-rounders.

Stuart Broad has

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moved up one place to 18th after finishing with seven wickets in the match, while Chris Woakes’ second innings haul of 6/17 has helped him retain 33rd position among bowlers.

England’s players will get a chance to improve their rankings in the upcoming Ashes when they take on some of the best in the business.

England captain Joe Root slipped a place to seventh after the Test against Ireland but will be hoping to work his way towards the top while new-ball bowler James Anderson will be looking to wrest

Dimapur Football League-2 to be held in September

Dimapur, Jul 27 (NPN): The 2nd season of Dimapur Football League (DFL) is scheduled to be held in the month of September. Therefore, the organising committee has informed all interested clubs to book their slot for Jack Leach the league by August 17. back the top place from For more information, Australia’s Pat Cummins interested teams/clubs can after missing the one-off contact 8787883848 or Test at Lord’s.

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Dimapur, Jul 27 (NPN): The 1st Viphrelie Sorhie Open Memorial Shooting Championship 2019 and the 5th Nagaland Shooting Championship was held from July 22-26 at the Aries Foundation Shooting Range, NST Colony and the Aries Sports Complex, Bamunpukhuri-1, Dimapur Altogether 34 shooters from Aries Rifle and Pistol Shooting Academy, Dimapur, Naga Shooting Sports Club, Chumoukedima, Dzukuo Rifle Shooting Club and the LadyBird School Shooting Club, Mokokchung participated in the events.

At the Viphrelie Sorhie Open Memorial Shooting Championship, Sesou Nuh (G.Rio School) emerged

as the winner in air rifle event while Vipeto Shohe (G.Rio Schhol) and Lochumi (NSSC) bagged the send and third place respectively.

In air pistol event, Metekhrielie Mejura (Dziikou) Imnanungsang Tzudil (LSSC) and Moses R Ovung (NSSC) came first, second and third respectively.

In the bench rest event, Samanir M Walling (NSSC) came first while Maongkumzuk (LSSC) and Kintoshi (LSSC) bagged the second and third place respectively.

Daniel Assumi (NSSC) won the para air pistol event The Champion of Champions (COC) in air rifle category went to Lochumi Shitiri of Naga Shooting Sports Club, Chumouke-

dima and the Champion of Champions in air pistol category went to Imnanungsang Tzudir of Lady Bird School Shooting Club, Mokokchung.

The winners were awarded with medals and certificates.

At the 5th Nagaland Shooting Championship, Lipokmeren came first in the air rifle event, Nchumbemo Humtsoe came second and Chonbenthung Odyuo bagged the third place.

Merenkoba M Walling emerged victorious in the junior men event.

In the youth men event, Vipeto Shohe, Imnajung and Renna Yanthan came first, second and third respectively.

I-League clubs not ready to hand AFC CL slot to ISL New Delhi, Jul 27 (IANS): The long-standing issue between ISL and ILeague took a new turn on Saturday when some of the I-League clubs asked the AIFF why the federation forwarded a request to Asian Football Confederation to allot the champion team of ISL an AFC Champions League qualification berth.

Gokulam FC president

VC Praveen asked why a proposal was forwarded regarding the slot in the Champions League when the federation had said it will maintain status quo. So far that slot went to the winner of the I-League.

“We said okay to the status quo proposal but said that we need the AFC slot.

How can they interchange if it is status quo for the

next three year?” questioned Praveen.

AIFF president Praful Patel in a meeting with ILeague clubs promised that the interests of the I-League clubs will be taken care of and the two leagues will run simultaneously maintaining a status quo. But after AIFF’s executive committee meeting, the AIFF forwarded a request to the AFC to

allot the champion team of ISL a qualification berth.

Speaking on the turn of events, Mohun Bagan executive committee Debashis Dutta said, “We met Praful Patel on July 3 and he told us what he had to and in reply we told him that we will get back to him in 24 hours... So, we had no option but to ask AFC and FIFA to help us.”

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Gayle included in WI ODI squad for India series

St. John’s, Jul 27 (IANS): Swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle has been named in the 14-member West Indies squad for the three-match ODI series against India.

Prior to the ODI series against England last March, Gayle had said that he planned to retire following the World Cup, but he had a change of mind during the tournament and has made himself available for this series. The self-proclaimed “Universe Boss” also has the extra motivation of two records for West Indies in this format to chase during the series.

Gayle now has 10,338 runs and needs 11 to pass batting legend Brian Lara (10,348) for the highest aggregate in ODIs for West Indies. He has also amassed 10,393 runs and needs 13 to again pass Lara (10,405) for the most runs by a West Indian in the history of ODIs. Opener John Campbell, fellow batsman Roston Chase and all-rounder Keemo Paul have also all been recalled to the squad for the three-match series which will be contested on August 8 at the Guyana National Stadium, and on August 11 and 14 at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad.

Participants of the shooting competition held in Dimapur from July 22 to 26.

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NOTIFICATION This is for information of all applications who have applied for contractual engagements for various positions under the Project Management unit (PMU) of the Nagaland Forest Project Management Society (as advertised on 21.11.2018 in Nagaland Post and Morung Express), that the interview of the shortlisted candidates will be conducted on 1st - 3rd August 2019, in the O/o the PCCF and HoFF, Upper Forest Colony Kohima.

The Candidates have also been informed on the email addresses provided by them. The time schedule and name of the shortlisted candidates have been uploaded on the project website http://nfmpjica.org for all interested to see.

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The Kohima College Teachers’ Association (KCTA) congratulates Smti. Lily Angami, HoD, Dept. of Economics, Kohima College, Kohima, for her being awarded the Teachers Meritorious Award 2019 and bringing laurels to our college community and the faculty in particular.

In addition to her academic assignments, Smti. Lily Angami is also the Convenor of Rashtriya Uchchattar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), KCK, President, All Nagaland Government College Teachers’ Association (ANGCTA), and member of other committees of the college.

The KCTA would also like to acknowledge the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Nagaland, for honouring her with this award in recognition of her dedicated service.

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KOBE, Jul 27 (Agencies): Carles Perez scored twice as Barcelona beat a Vissel Kobe side including Andres Iniesta 2-0 in the Rakuten Cup on Saturday in Japan.

Perez, a winger for Barca’s B team, slotted through goalkeeper Daiya Maekawa’s legs on the hour mark after a neat one-two with Malcom to open the scoring. Malcom came close to adding a second, thumping the bar from close range, before Perez netted his second late on as Barca picked up

Barcelona’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the club are working on a plan for when their talismanic forward Lionel Messi finally hangs up his boots.

Barcelona have been very active in the transfer market in recent years, with Bartomeu completing three of the top six most expensive transfers ever.

French forward Antoine Griezmann’s move from Atletico Madrid was the most recent of those and Bartomeu says the deals are part of the club’s planning for when Messi, a five-times Ballon d’Or winner, finally retires.

Although there is no suggestion the 32-year-old wants to walk away anytime soon, Barcelona are determined they will be able to continue their success once the Argentine is gone.

“We think it is our obligation to work on the postMessi era,” Bartomeu told Reuters in Kobe.

“We are thinking about a post-Messi era because we are bringing in new players... We have to think about this changing era when Messi will give up playing football but, as president, I hope that he is going to be (have) very large years playing with us still.”

Messi is not in Japan with Barca, having been given an extended break following the Copa America, but he will link up with the rest of the squad for the second half of their pre-season in the United States next month.

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Real Madrid's Eden Hazard gets closed down during their ICC match against Atletico Madrid at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

New York, Jul 27 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : D i e g o Costa scored four goals as Atletico Madrid embarrassed La Liga rivals Real Madrid 7-3 Friday in pre-season International Champions Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Costa had a hat-trick by halftime and added one more goal before he was sent off in the 63rd, when both teams were reduced to 10 men after a testy shoving match.

The first meeting outside of Europe between the Madrid rivals proved a dismal night for Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid, who saw Serbian starlet Luka Jovic hobble off after an

awkward collision with Atletico keeper Jan Oblak in the 24th minute.

Zidane can only hope the news on his injury will be better than that on Marco Asensio, who could miss most if not all of the La Liga season after rupturing a knee ligament against Arsenal on Tuesday.

Portuguese 19-yearold Joao Felix, signed from Benfica this month for 126 million euros ($142 million), scored his first goal for Atletico, and helped set up two more. Angel Correa also scored for Atletico, who had run the score to 5-0 at halftime and 6-0 before Real Madrid got one on the scoreboard before

a packed house at the East Rutherford, New Jersey, home of the NFL’s New York Jets and New York Giants.

Costa set the tone in the first minute. Put through in the area by Felix he fired across his body to make it 1-0.

Felix struck in the eighth, slotting home a ball that was cut back to him by Saul Niguez.

Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois could only watch Correa’s 19thminute blast into the bottom left corner.

Costa bagged his second to make it 4-0 in the 28th, Saul winning the ball after a poor pass from Real

‘Boycotting 2022 CWG an option’

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New Delhi, Jul 27 (IANS): Ace shooter Heena Sidhu had recently said that India should even consider pulling out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after shooting was excluded from the games. And she has found a backer in Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra. The chief has sent in a mail to the Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and made it clear that discussions on these lines have been had informally by IOA members.

In the mail, accessed

by IANS, Batra writes: “This is with reference

to the press statement of Secretary General IOA in the month of May 2019 regarding intention of IOA to most probably not participate in CWG 2022.

The issues has also been informally discussed by IOA amongst some of the colleagues in IOA and they also agree with the views expressed by IOA Secretary General (Rajeev Mehta).”

Earlier, speaking to IANS, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Secretary Rajiv Bhatia had said that there was nothing that it could do since the organising committee had taken a final call on

the matter. “We tried out everything but now that the organising committee have taken a final call on it, nothing can be done. It’s over now,” he had said.

It was revealed in June that the Executive Board of the CGF had decided to exclude shooting from 2022 Games to be held in Birmingham. It is the first time since 1970 that shooting won’t be seen at the Commonwealth Games and only the second since its first inclusion on 1966.

The move comes as a blow to India which won 16 medals, including seven gold in the event at the 2018 CWG at Gold Coast, Australia. NRAI president Raninder Singh had said in 2018 that it would want the Indian government to boycott the 2022 Games if shooting was dropped from the programme.

Sidhu had said, “I think it has happened before. We have backed out in the past. India is a big nation and we can throw our weight behind this.”

Madrid’s Sergio Ramos and sending a pass for Costa. Costa made it 5-0 on the stroke of halftime, converting from the penalty spot after he was brought down in the area by Isco.

Atletico’s lead swelled to 6-0 in the 51st minute when Costa teamed with Felix for his fourth of the night, Felix slotting a pass through Real Madrid’s defence for Costa to arc over Keylor Navas.

Eden Hazard helped Real Madrid pull back a goal in the 59th with a cross that Nacho bundled over the line.

Minutes later Daniel Carvajal’s late challenge on Thomas Lemar saw tempers flare, with both Costa and Carvajal sent off.

Undeterred, Atletico grabbed their seventh goal in the 70th thanks’ to a superb solo run by Vitolo, who seized the ball from two defenders and beat two more to score. Karim Benzema converted an 85th-minute penalty and Javi Hernandez scored in the 89th to trim the deficit, but there was little for Real Madrid to be proud of.

Welsh star Gareth Bale - reportedly on the verge of a lucrative move to Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning - was sent on with less than half an hour remaining but couldn’t provide a spark.

Djokovic, Del Potro to miss Rogers Cup Washington, Jul 27 (IANS): This year’s Rogers Cup will be without two of the game’s biggest stars as both Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Juan Martin del Potro from Argentina announced they will give the ATP Masters 1,000 event a miss.

According to media reports, Djokovic, a fourtime Rogers Cup champion, needs more time to recover after winning his fifth Wimbledon title in July.

“I’m sorry to announce that I decided to pull out of Rogers Cup. With the support of my team, I have decided to give my body longer rest and recovery time before coming back again to play,” said Djokovic.

Rogers Cup will be held in Montreal from August 3-11.

Del Potro is continuing his rehab from a fractured right knee that he suffered on June 19 during his second-round match at the Fever-Tree Championships in London.

Rijiju receives Special Olympic torch New Delhi, Jul 27 (IANS): Union sports minister Kiren Rijiju received the Special Olympic Torch.

This is for the third time since the beginning of the Special Olympics that the Special Olympics Torch, the ‘Flame of Hope’ arrives in India, having travelled from Singapore to Delhi.

This year, India is hosting the Special Olympics International Football Championship (SOIFC) 2019 in Chennai from August 3-6.

The Sports Minister received the torch at his residence from Dr Amar Prasad Reddy, the Chairman of SOIFC, in the presence of 15 other dignitaries and 20 athletes from Special Olympics Bharat.

The minister, along with several Indian special athletes, lit the ‘Flame of Hope’ and then addressed the audience.

Speaking about the event, the Minister said, “Sports should be a part of everyone’s life and I am happy that an event like the Special Olympics gives our special athletes a chance to live their sporting dream.

I am very happy and honoured to be part of this event and assure all support to our special athletes. The Flame must burn forever and we must all work as one family to ensure that special athletes have this platform always,” he said.

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Bale set for £1 mn a week Jiangsu Suning move: reports

M ad r i d, J u l 2 7 (Agencies): Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was Friday on the verge of signing a “1 million pounds a week” deal with Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning, reports claimed.

The 30-year-old Welshman has already been told by Real coach Zinedine Zidane that he does not form part of his future plans at the Spanish giants.

Spanish daily Marca claimed that Bale, who has been at Real since 2013 since signing from Tottenham, will earn 22 million euros per season in China and that the deal is almost finalised.

However, later reports

by Sky Sports in England suggested the player’s representatives were negotiating a mind-boggling 1 million pounds a week contract before the Chinese transfer window shuts on Wednesday.

Real boss Zidane said last weekend he thought it would be “best for everyone” if Bale’s departure could be arranged quickly -- comments Bale’s agent branded “disrespectful” of a player who helped the side to a Spanish league title and four Champions Leagues

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since arriving from Tottenham six years ago. Zidane then insisted Monday he meant no disrespect before Bale came on as a substitute in a midweek 3-2 friendly win over Arsenal in the United States.

“He had a good game and I’m happy for him,” Zidane said. “I do not know what’s going to happen, for now he’s with us. It did not change anything.”

Bale’s agent Jonathan

Barnett has already insisted that any deal which sees the Welshman leave the Bernabeu would have to be a permanent one and not one that sees him shipped out on loan.

“There will be no makeshift deals to get him out of the club,” said Barnett. “Gareth is one of the best players on the planet.

I can guarantee you he will not be going on loan to any club.

Praneeth crashes out of Japan Open Tokyo, Jul 27 (Agencies): World No. 23 Sai Praneeth’s impressive run at Japan Open 2019 came to end in the semi-final on Saturday as he was outclassed by top seed Kento Momota. Praneeth was beaten 18-21, 12-21 in just 45 minutes in the one-sided men’s singles last-four match in Tokyo.

Sai Praneeth showed signs of return to form as he reached the semifinal without dropping a game. The Indian shuttler had beaten the likes of Kenta Nishimoto, Kanta Tsuneyama and Tommy Sugiarto in the Super 750 tournament but the test against World No. 1 Momota was always going to be difficult.

Defending champion Momota started the match well with a 11-6 lead in the first mid-game interval of the match but Sai pulled things back with 5 straight points. Momota though never let Sai slip away as he kept the pressure on his Indian opponent with

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a fine display of defensive skills.

Sai Praneeth took a 3-point lead at 9-6 in the second game but Momota went into the mid-game break with a 2-point lead even as errors crept into the Indian shuttler’s game. Momota had 8 match points in the end and he converted his first to reach the final.

Notably, Kento Momota, arguably the best men’s singles player in the

badminton circuit at the moment, has reached his 2nd successive final. Momota had beaten the likes of Lin Dan and Viktor Axelsen before winning the Japan Open title last year.

Barring the run to Swiss Open final in March, Sai Praneeth had been struggling for consistency in the ongoing season.

However, the former Singapore Open champion would have gained confi-

dence from his run at the Super 750 tournament.

Praneeth, in fact, had become the only Indian to reach the semi-final of Japan Open when he defeated Tommy Sugiarto in Friday’s quarter-final.

India’s challenge has ended with Sai Praneeth’s exit in Tokyo.

Earlier on Friday, PV Sindhu suffered her second straight loss to local hope Akane Yamaguchi. Sindhu, who had lost to Yamaguchi in the final of last week’s Indonesia Open, was beaten in straight games by the Japanese star.

On the other hand, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down in straight games to 2nd seed and local favourites Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda in the men’s singles quarter-final.

Having had some impressive runs in Jakarta and Tokyo, India shuttlers will next be in action at next week’s Thailand Open Super 500 tournament in Bangkok.

Sri Lanka’s Malinga bows out from ODIs with win Archer in Eng squad for 1st Ashes Test C o lo m b o, J u l 2 7 (Agencies): Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 91 runs in the first at PR Stadium on Friday. Chasing a target of 315, Bangladesh suffered the first blow in the fifth bowl of the inning as skipper Tamim Iqbal was dismissed by Lasith Malinga.

Malinga who was playing his last international game struck in his first over and bowled Iqbal for a duck. Mohammad Mithun joined Soumya Sarkar in the middle and built a 29-run partnership for the second wicket. Mithun (10) was sent to pavilion by Malinga too in the eighth over.

Mushfiqur Rahim came in to bat at number three and joined Sarkar in the middle. Sarkar departed after scoring 15 runs in the 9th over. Mahmudullah (3) who came into bat at number five also gifted his wicket cheaply to Lahiru Kumara in the 12th over.

Sabbir Rahman with Rahim built a 111-runs partnership and helped the team to get past the 150-run mark. Silva took

Lasith Malinga gets guard of honour in his last ODI match against Bagladesh in Colombo.

Rahman’s (60) wicket in the 29th over.

Lower-order failed to add runs on the scoreboard and the side lost wickets in regular intervals. Rahim held the one end strong and amassed 67 runs before he

was departed by Nuwan Pradeep. For Sri Lanka, Malinga and Pradee p bagged three wickets each.

Earlier, Sri Lankan skipper Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and elected to bat first. Avishka Fer-

nando and Karunaratne opened innings for the team and built a brief partnership of 10-runs for the first wicket.

Fernando (7) was dismissed by Shafiul Islam in the third over, the ball took

an edge of Fernando’s bat and landed at the hands of Soumya Sarkar at first slip.

Kusal Perera joined Karunaratne in middle and stitched a stand of 97 runs before latter departed in the 15th over after scoring 36 runs. Perera along with Kusal Mendis built a partnership of 100-runs for the third wicket. Perera (111) was dismissed by part-timer Sarkar in the 33rd over.

Mendis (43) and Angelo Mathews (48) played a crucial knock in posting a target of 315. Lahiru Thirimanne (25) and Dhananjaya de Silva (18) also added handy runs in the lower order.

Lasith Malinga remained not out on six runs.

For Bangladesh, Shafiul Islam took three wickets while Mustafizur Rehman bagged two wickets.

Brief Score: Sri Lanka 314/8 (Kusal Parera 111, Shafiul Islam 3-62) defeated Bangladesh 223 (Mushfiqur Rahim 67, Sabbir Rahman 60, by 91 runs.

Sri Lanka will next play against Bangladesh in second on July 28.

London, Jul 27 (IANS): Jofra Archer has been rewarded for his brilliant performance in the ICC World Cup as the right-arm pacer has been included in the 14-man England squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia beginning on Thursday.

Archer took 20 wickets during England’s successful campaign, bowling the crucial Super Over in the final at the Lord’s on July 14.

The 24-year-old returned to action for Sussex last night in the Vitality T20 Blast after a sore left side. His readiness for five-day cricket will, however, be assessed at Edgbaston. Since making his senior debut in 2016, Archer has played 28 first-class matches taking 131 wickets at 23.44.

Jos Buttler and allrounder Ben Stokes return to the Test squad having been rested for the Ireland Test while Lewis Gregory and Jack Leach, Man of the Match at Lord’s, have been left out.

Alongside Archer, the other five fast-bowlers in the squad include James

Jofra Archer

Anderson who is expected to be fit after missing the match against Ireland as a precaution whilst managing a calf injury. Stuart Broad, Olly Stone and Sam Curran are all included after doing well at Lord’s while Moeen Ali is the only spinner selected. Leach will, however, train with England in the build-up to the match given he is not part of Somerset’s T20 squad.

Stokes has also been reappointed to the Test vicecaptaincy for the first time since the well-publicised incident outside a Bristol nightclub in September 2017.

“Though it is unusual

to select a squad of 14 for a home Test, there are compelling reasons to do so here. Several bowlers are recovering from injuries or niggles. In addition, some bowlers who played in the World Cup are being closely monitored to assess their preparation for Test match cricket,” said Chief selector Ed Smith “The wider circumstances - a successful home World Cup campaign followed so quickly by a home Ashes series - are unprecedented. It feels sensible to select an expanded squad and leave a number of bowling options open for the final team selection.”

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