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Govt clears implementation of ‘Make in India’ defence policy

PSG beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in ICC

Menstruation taboo is ancient: Radhika Apte

national, Page 11

sports, Page 16

Infotainment, Page 14

40 L not in NRC; Assam in turmoil

GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (AGENCIES): A massive Supreme Courtmonitored exercise to identify genuine Indian nationals living in Assam Monday excluded over 40 lakh people from the final draft list, triggering a political slugfest with the opposition alleging that it was the BJP’s “gameplan” to divide the people for electoral gains.

The draft NRC was released in Guwahati on Monday by Registrar General of India Shailesh, and NRC State Coordinator Prateek Hajela.

Shailesh said out of the 3,29,91,384 applicants, the names of 2,89,83,677 people had figured in the draft. The deficit was of 40,07,707.

The NRC authority has not revealed the reason for rejection, citing protection of the individual’s privacy.

It just mentioned two categories of people who could not make it to the complete draft as ‘on hold’ and ‘rejected’.

The part draft, published on December 31 last year, had the names of 1.9 crore people. Later, the cases of 1.5 lakh people, whose names had figured in it, were kept in abeyance. The citizenship fate of 1.39 crore

of the state,” SP South Salmara-Mancachar, Amrit Bhuyan told TNIE. They were sent back after the Guwahati-based office of the Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh issued them travel permits.

Demand for all-party meet

People in Tezpur wait to check their names on the final draft of the state’s NRC on Monday. (PTI)

applicants was to be decided in the complete draft. However, Sailesh and NRC state coordinator Prateek Hajela refused to give figures of the complete draft.

“People, whose names have not figured in NRC, need not worry. Neither they will be branded foreigners nor will punitive action be taken against them. They will get an opportunity to file claims and objections.

The names of no genuine Indians will be left out,” Sailesh said.

He added: “We will maintain status quo as regards the fate of those whose names have not figured in NRC till the final draft is

PAC condemns multiple tax collection by NPGs DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): After deliberating on the multiple taxations imposed on the public by the Naga political groups, welfare unions/ societies and state government agencies, the Public Action Committee (PAC) under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) on July 26, 2018 has vehemently condemned the activities of Naga political groups serving demand notes and intimidating the business community within Dimapur.

In a press release, PAC convenor, Vekhosayi Nyekha, and co-convenor, K Ghokheto Chophy, called upon the Naga political groups to stop all such activities immediately and maintain their commitment to refrain from various tax collections “with true spirit and not in words alone.”

According to the PAC, the house also resolved that 19 Tribal Hohos, NCD, DUCCF, DCCI, NWHD and Senior Citizens Forum would conduct consultative meeting with their respective members/tribes and deliberate on how to streamline the burden of multiple taxation, syndicates, lease systems and various taxes by Naga political groups, unions/organizations etc. including the state government agencies, which added the burden on the public and affecting the economy. They said that the outcome reports would be submitted to PAC on or before August 18, 2018.

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published”.

Meanwhile, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have remained in force in several districts of Assam.

Centre had also dispatched 220 additional companies of central paramilitary forces to the state. So far, there has not been any report of untoward incidents anywhere in the state.

Meanwhile, 52 Bangladeshi illegal immigrants were deported on Sunday through South SalmaraMancachar district.

“All of them were declared foreigners. They had entered illegally and were arrested from different parts

Opposition parties led

by Congress on Monday asked the government to immediately convene an allparty meeting on the NRC issue and inform the opposition on the proposed steps to ensure that no Indian citizen is left out.

Senior party spokesperson Anand Sharma said there should be no politics over the issue.

“The government must immediately call a meeting of leaders of all parties and should inform about the steps it proposes to take,” he said, adding that it would be proper if the meeting is called tomorrow.

The NRC issue is of international importance as it affects relation with neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh. It also has inter and intra state repercussions, Sharma said.

(Cont’d on p-11)

NCD urges govt Torrential rains wreak havoc in Nagaland to enforce ILP in Dimapur KOHIMA, MON, TUENSANG, PHEK, KIPHIRE WORST AFFECTED DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): In the wake of the final draft publication of NRC in Assam, the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) held an executive meeting on July 30, 2018 and resolved that the root cause of recurring number of criminal acts such as rape, looting, extortion, intimidation or rampant taxation and other anti-social activities in Dimapur by illegal migrants was the rampant.

NCD has, therefore, urged the state government to immediately enforce inner line permit (ILP) in Dimapur besides installing “border passport control unit/ILP unit” at the earliest in various entry points such as Dimapur railway station, Nagaland gate (Golaghat road, Dillai gate), airport and anywhere deemed required.

In a press release, NCD general secretary, Thsapongkyu Sangtam, said the council observed that such “control units” should be complete with all modern detection system/equipments and infrastructure manned by police so as to “protect and preserve Naga identity and not sell it for any other appeasement”.

Rio calls for self-reliant Nagaland Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has called for a self-reliant Nagaland while lamenting that Nagaland was still solely depended on the Central government 55 years after achieving statehood.

Addressing a programme on the occasion of free distribution of tractors provided by NITI Aayog at the Agri Expo, 4th Mile here on Monday, Rio said: “It is high time Nagaland became self-reliant and not a parasite.”

Earlier, under the Special Assistance of NITI Aayog instituted on January 1, 2015, tractors with implements were distributed to all 60 Assembly constituencies by the chief minister under GIA/SFA to Local Rural Bodies, areas not included in Part IX and IX A of the constitution. Twelve best performing Village Development Boards (VDBs) were also awarded the Best VDB Award for 2017.

Neiphiu Rio address the gathering at Agri Expo on Monday. (NP)

Addressing the gathering, Rio said the 60 tractors were distributed for free to one member from all 60 Assembly constituencies upon recommendation by their respective elected representatives.

He said Rs 30 lakh had also been earmarked for identifying and recommending projects that would provide an impetus to developmental activities in rural areas. The chief minister hoped that the tractors had fallen into the right hands and beneficiaries use these wisely

to promote economy of their respective villages.

Pointing out that the 73rd Amendment did not apply to Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram, besides hill areas of Manipur and Darjeeling hill district due to special status or existence of tribal councils, Rio explained that NITI Aayog realised how Tribal Sup Plan excluded States or areas where tribal communities comprised 90% to 100% of the population.

He thanked the Central government for the Special Assistance under NITI Aayog and remarked that similar grants must reach all nook and corner of the State and that it was the responsibility of elected representatives to identify beneficiaries.

Urging upon everyone to unite for economic development of Nagaland, he quipped, “While in politics there is a ruling party and opposition, there is no ruling party and opposition in economic development.”

Millions of unborn girls killed in womb, yet just 2735 cases till date NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (AGENCIES): India’s sex ratio at birth for children born in the last five years is 919 girls per 1000 boys against the “ideal” of 950.

Yet, less than 3000 cases have been filed for sex selective abortions, show data available with the health ministry. This means millions of unborn girls have been killed since the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 came into force but law enforcement has dismally failed these babies.

According to Medi Bulletin report, till March 2018, 2735 cases have been filed under the Act that penalises sex selective abortions with imprisonment and lays down stringent norms for medical equipment registration to prevent their misuse. Of these cases, maximum 679

have been filed in Rajasthan, followed by Maharashtra (580) and Haryana (265).

Two states– Rajasthan and Haryana, ironically have some of the worst sex ratios at birth in the 0-5 years age group. In Rajasthan there are 887 girls aged 0-5 years for every 1000 boys and in Haryana there are 836 girls for every 1000 boys.

Maharashtra though has a sex ratio at birth in the 0-5 years age group that, at 924, is higher than national average. The Act lays down that any medical geneticist, gynecologist, medical practitioner or any person who contravenes any of the provisions of the Act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine.

According to the health ministry data, no cases have

been filed in the northeastern states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. Health ministry officials say that it is possible that the matriarchal societal setup in these states precludes female foeticide.

Data from the National Family Health Survey 4 though say a different story.

At 946 girls per 1000 boys, sex ratio in the 0-5 years age group in Mizoram is down from 1025 where it stood ten years ago. In Manipur it is down from 1014 in NFHS-3 to 962. In Nagaland it is down to 956 from 984 and in Sikkim it is down from 984 to 809. Only Meghalaya has shown an upward trend.

Sex ratio at birth for children born in the last five years (females per 1,000 males) rose in 2015-16 to 1,009 from 907 a decade ago.

(Cont’d on p-11)

5 minors drown, 2 bodies recovered Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Bodies of two of the five boys, who had gone missing since Sunday after they had reportedly gone for swimming at Tsutha river under Zunheboto district, have been recovered while the three other boys were still missing.

On Monday, bodies of two boys identified as Hoshito and Obed, both class V students of Eden Boarding School, were recovered, SP Zunheboto told Nagaland Post. Assisted by villagers, district administration and police recovered the bodies around 7 to 10 km from the spot where they were suspected to have drowned.

Police identified the other three as Kiutoba, a class VI student of Eden Boarding School; Salun, class VII student of Don Bosco School; (Cont’d on p-11)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 30 (NPN): Several parts of Nagaland have been hit by devastating landslides and mudslides following heavy downpour for the last few days causing severe damage to roads, houses, and fields.

In the state capital alone, seven to eight roads have been affected and several houses damaged by landslides and mudslides.

With the state capital remaining virtually cut off due to landslides at several places caused by incessant rains for the past few days, chief secretary Temjen Toy directed all technical officials to be on the road to clear the blockages.

Considering the emergency nature of the task at hand, all resources have been mobilised and all available manpower would be on the ground to ensure that traffic was not disturbed.

Addressing media persons at CS conference hall here on Monday afternoon after a review meeting, the chief secretary admitted that there had been some lapse on the part of the agencies responsible for maintenance of the roads, even as he held irresponsible behaviour on the part of certain citizens that led to the current fiasco.

Toy, however, assured the media that every step was being taken to ensure that adequate quantity of essential commodities and fuel reached Kohima, adding that educational institutions and government offices were not affected.

He further said that the current situation was reviewed with school education department and it was found not necessary to suspend classes, even as he added that he expected all major affected roads in the State Capital to become functional soon.

Asserting that all culverts and drainages would be cleared, the chief secretary also appealed to the public to refrain from littering to avoid blockages in drains and culverts, leading to subsidence and landslides.

He also urged residents not to panic as sufficient stocks of essential com-

(From top) A huge crack on the road between BSF camp-Medical College, Kohima; Naga Bazaar road near Soul Harvest Church completely washed out; Road sinking below IG Stadium. (NP)

modities were available and asserted that all efforts were being made to ensure that supplies were not hindered.

Toy informed the media that seven to eight roads were blocked in the town.

Toy said Mohonkhola Road was blocked, but cleared later, while the NH-2 Phesama Road would be restored by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) with assistance from the State government agencies.

Referring to sinking of a major portion of Naga Bazar road near Soul Harvest Church, he claimed that the superintendent of police was taking all measures to ensure that the condition of road did not deteriorate further with plying of heavy vehicles.

However, Kohima traffic police told Nagaland Post late Monday night that So-

NSDMA issues weather alerts DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) Monday issued weather warning predicting moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm and moderate lightning at many places in Phek, Tuensang (Noklak), Kiphire, Wokha (Bhandari), Kohima, Zunheboto, Mokokchung and Longleng on July 31, 2018.

In the wake of extreme weather conditions, the public have been advised to refrain from going to vulnerable spots like landslide-prone areas and avoid movement and overnight stay beside river banks.

Further, the public have been advised to be cautious during lightning and thunderstorms.

Artificial dam: NSDMA has also cautioned that due to landslide on the upstream of Sidzu River above Chakabama-Pfutsero Bridge, an artificial dam has been formed and accumulating huge water body posing serious threat to safety of life and properties on the downstream.

NSDMA secretary, Rovilato Mor, has written to the deputy commissioner & chairman District Disaster Management Authority of Kohima, Phek, Wokha, Mokokchung and Zunheboto, to issue high alert to residents of Sidzu/Doyang River and farmers, vehicular passengers to avoid the river banks on the downstream of Pfutsero-Chakabama road. In this regard, DCs and chairman of DDMAs have been directed to mobilize and deploy the State Disaster Response Force and other available resources for responding to the given situation as well as if there were any eventualities.

norü road towards Civil Secretariat and Dake Lane road have been completely cut off and advisories issued.

Keyake Middle School Road between Sekhazou and BSF camp was also blocked and though it might not be restored by Monday evening, Toy said efforts were on to restore it immediately so that students were not affected.

Toy also assured to restore the road towards BSF camp along the NH-29 diversion to medical college and New Secretariat Road where severe sinking had occurred.

On the NBCC-High Court junction, he said the department concerned would take up the road and thanked “some contractors” for lending their machine and labourers to clear the (Cont’d on p-11) road.

Kohima traffic advisory DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Due to the sinking of road near Soul Harvest Church, Daklane and New Secretariat road near Sanuoru bridge, Kohima traffic police has issued traffic advisory.

PRO Kohima police informed that one way traffic for light vehicles from NHAK Junction (Entry Point) to Census/ Pezielietsei (Tinpatti) Junction (Exit) will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., one way traffic for light vehicles from Census/Pezielietsei (Tinpatti) Junction (Entry Point) to NHAK Junction (Exit).

Further, vehicles going towards New Secretariat have been advised to take Tinpatti–Don Bosco–Billy Graham road and those coming towards town areas are advised to take Secretariat– Billy Graham–Don Bosco via Kitsubozou.

Meanwhile, light vehicles going down to Dimapur via Zhadima-Nuiland road shall be closed for all vehicles till further notice.

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Combined colleges’ summer festival held in Mokokchung

(Inset) Temjen Toy delivering the keynote address. A section of the gathering at the Summer Fest held on July 28. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Mokokchung District Combined Colleges’ First Summer Fest 2018 was held under the theme “Invigorating Conscientious Youths” at M.G.H.S.S auditorium on July 28.

A DIPR report stated

that while delivering the keynote address on the occasion, Temjen Toy, chief secretary & finance commissioner, urged the students to be positive in life and strive with a purpose to become good human

NPF minority wing consultative meeting held DIMAPUR: A consultative meeting of Naga Peoples’ Front minority wing with all its members from the centre and division units was held at Dimapur division office on July 30.

A press release from NPF minority wing general secretary, Arun Mishra stated that the meeting was held to strengthen the organisation. The speakers were president minority wing Dimapur division Roshan Tamang, Sanjay Dey vice president minority wing Dimapur division, Shahid Ahmed Barbhuiya secretary and Debendra Rana GS minority wing, central.

President minority wing central Bishnu Bhat-

tacharjee extended gratitude to the supporters of NPF and lauded the hard work of the members of NPF minority wing and party workers at the grass root level. Bhattacharjee said it was a nice experience to be in the opposition as the party was becoming stronger with hard work.

Members of the minority wing extended their gratitude and honour to the NPF central president Dr Shurhozelie, party leader T R Zeliang, secretary general K G Kenye, CEC members and division presidents for their support to strengthen the minority wing.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by Bishnu Bhattacharjee.

beings. Stressing on the importance of social media, he said that with education and technologies, we are advancing with the rest of the world yet we need to be responsible users of technology otherwise it

will spoil us instead of benefiting us. He also called upon the students to set their priorities, saying that with so much distracting information in the present technology driven world, students need to remain focused in order to achieve their desired life goals.

As a part of the Summer Fest, workshops on different topics were held. The resource person on Civil Services was Dinesh Gupta, IPS, S.D.P.O, Mokokchung while Entrepreneurship was covered by Tsukti Longkumer, Longpok Enterprise.

The topic “Apologetic” was covered by Dr. Tiasunep, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Anthropology, NU Lumami.

Students along with faculty members from Fazl Ali College, Peoples College, Jubilee Memorial College and Tuli College attended the fest.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018

Food safety inspection at Longleng DIMAPUR: Food safety officials led by district food safety officer Nitile Tep CMO office, with the help of district administration led

by EAC Vitoka Yepthomi, police personnel, DBs, Phom Student’s Conference (PSC) and Longleng Chamber of Commerce (LCC) conducted a food safety inspection drive in the district headquarter on July 30.

A press release from CMO Longleng, Dr. Kongyan Phom stated that the inspection team sensitised food business operators

about the importance of proper packaging and labelling of food items. They explained to the business operators that proper packaging not only increased the promotion of the product but also provided information to the customers to make informed choices for their health.

Expired goods and items were seized and later disposed off in the presence of the EAC and other officials. The food safety officer further warned that similar inspections would be carried out from time to time.

TSUD appeals for buses in Dimapur DIMAPUR: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD), on July 30, submitted an application to district transport officer (DTO) asking that the introduction of buses in Dimapur district be expedited. TSUD in a press release by president, Azo Wetsah and information & publicity secretary, Asin Rengma stated that in the appeal to DTO Dimapur, the union pointed out the escalation of auto fares due to hike in petrol/diesel causing untold misery to students and the public alike. TSUD also stated that ETA Regional Transport Authority gave the assurance that all legalities and project framework have been worked out and as soon as the buses were available they would implement the service.

Assam Rifles denies raid reports, NTC appeals DIMAPUR: Reacting to the condemnations of an alleged Assam Rifles raid published in local dailies recently, the Assam Rifles has “categorically” denied these reports.

A press release from PRO HQ IGAR (N), Maj. L. Vincent Patton stated that on July 26, specific information was received about the presence of suspected UG cadres in Phek town. The release further stated that there was also indication of this group moving to Kohima to carry out a spectacular attack against security forces. Based on this information, a column moved from Phek Battalion of Assam Rifles to the intended area. However, on final confirmation prior to launch of operations, it was

established that the input received was not reliable and was likely to be false.

Accordingly, the column thereafter returned without any search/entry to any house/premises, the release claimed. Assam Rifles reiterated that its personnel did not enter the house of T.H Rhakho, ‘SS C-in-C’ of Naga Army.

The PRO further said that the allegations leveled in the condemnation published on July 30 were malicious and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of Assam Rifles. “Assam Rifles abides by the spirit of Ceasefire and upholds Human Rights” it stated. It also said that the Assam Rifles conducts all operations treating people with respect and continues to follow its motto of being

‘Friends of the North East People’.

Meanwhile, the Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has, once again, appealed to all concerned to give due importance to the ongoing political process and avoid any provocative action under any circumstances which may jeopardize the peaceful atmosphere for smooth conduct of peaceful talk.

A press release from NTC media cell said that the council’s attention was drawn to the raid carried out by Assam Rifles against “gen.” T.M Rhakho, “commander-in-chief ” of Naga Army, FGN/NNC at Hebron 1, Phek Town.

The NTC said that although it did not have any knowledge of what

the “compelling reason” for such raid was, despite several appeals for peace made on different occasions, it said, the incident implies that certain activity of the victim had warranted such scrutiny.

It stated as a matter of fact that the victim belonged to a political group which has been part of the ongoing political negotiation with GoI. “This group too has commitment for bringing about sustainable peace through mutual negotiation between the two entities,” the release said. Stating that the political negotiation process was in the interest of both the Nagas and the country, NTC said that the ongoing negotiation deserves everybody’s cooperation for peace and tranquility.

crime beat Dimapur Police crime reports DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police, through its Addl. Dy. Commissioner of Police/ PRO has released reports of some cases registered between July 16 to 25.

According to the report, On July 17, Dimapur police apprehended one Atoka Awomi (18 yrs) “pvt” NSCN (I-M), S/O- Khutovi Awomi, P/Add- Thilixu Village, Dimapur, while collecting tax from truck drivers at Singrijan road, Selouphe Junction Bazar. Rs 2000 cash was seized from his possession.

Dimapur Police also apprehended one Khanito (28 yrs) member of NSCN (I-M) on July 20, from Army Supply Road Dimapur for extorting money. Rs. 7880 cash was seized from his possession. On July 21, at around 2:30 a.m, Dimapur Police apprehended one Khekivi Aye (31 yrs), sectional officer of FGN R/O- Niuland, Dimapur, while demanding money from Nagaland Sofa Centre located at Church Road Dimapur.

Again on July 23, Dimapur Police apprehended one Shikavi Yepthomi (32 yrs), V/O- Khehokhu, PO/ PS- DPR, Dist- Dimapur, while demanding money from truck drivers in the name of NNC (N/A).

Dimapur Police, on July 24, apprehended two persons, Izheto Achumi (34 yrs) khapur of NSCN (I-M),V/O- Nihokhu Village, PS- Niuland, Dimapur; and Vinoka Achumi (27 yrs) V/O- Hovukhu Village, PSNiuland, Dimapur, while demanding money from shops at Blue Hill Area, Dimapur. A .22 pistol along with magazine and four live rounds, eight SP capsules and Rs 650 cash were seized from their possession.

On July 25, Dimapur Police apprehended two persons -- Lovika Ayemi, a.k.a Kito (27 yrs) V/o.

Visheyi PO/PS- Niuland; and Nona Sumi (33 yrs) V/O. Lumtsami PO/PSAkuluto, Zunheboto, while extorting money from the business community at M.P. Road Dimapur. One .22 Pistol with magazine, two .22 rounds, extortion slips and demand notes of NSCN-K, Rs. 22,130 cash, 19 SP capsules, four Nitrogen tablets, one gram suspected brown sugar, and a mobile phone were seized from their possession. Also, one Tovika (20 yrs), P/Add- Signal Angami Dimapur, was arrested for illegal gambling in public place at Blue Hill Station Area Dimapur on July 19.

On July 16, two persons -- namely, Abdul Nur (28 yrs) S/O Lt. Kuhor Ali, V/O Lahorighat, Dist. Nagaon, Assam; and Manoj Kumar (28 yrs), S/O Ghuran Yadav, V/O Basupati, PO/PS Madhupani, P/Add Thakurbari Colony Dimapur -- were arrested by Dimapur Police while trying to sell one autorickshaw without the knowledge of the owner.

On July 17, one Mahindra Scorpio vehicle, silver colour, bearing Reg No. NL031276 was apprehended with 1440 bottles of various brands of IMFL. Two persons -- Neikhoto (28 Yrs) and Malo (22 Yrs) -- were arrested in this connection.

With the above mentioned NLPT related arrest, a total of 55 cases has been registered under NLTP Act by the Dimapur Law Enforcement Agency for the period January to July. A total of 96,289 bottles of various brands of IMFL were recovered where six females and 72 males were arrested and forwarded to judicial custody.

Cases have been registered for all of the above arrests, under the respective police stations, under relevant sections of the law.

ANHTU holds meeting with CIH Agra officials DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) president Rometo Sema and advisor Hezheto Chishi held a meeting with Central Insititute of Hindi (CIH) Agra director N.K. Pandey and CIH Agra registrar Bina Sharma on July 24, at his office chamber.

A press release issued by the ANHTU president and advisor stated that in the meeting, matters related to about 800 untrained Hindi Teachers in Nagaland State was discussed.

Beside that the deZion School, Tzudikong organized an annual educational tour to Kolkata from July velopment and progress of Hindi language in the 7 to 12. They visited Science City, Water World and Victoria Memorial Hall.

state was also discussed.

In this regard, the director expressed his willingness to extend his support. He assured the president and advisor that to the best of his ability, development of the Hindi language will be brought to the state through CIH Agra as far as possible.

However, he also said that to solve all the crisis and problems, the state government should write to the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) New Delhi so that the right steps are taken up in the interest of the public at large.

A rag-picker rummages through her collection at Golaghat Road, Dimapur.(NP)

Farmers learn organic cultivation in Jalukie news in Brief DTDDF organises workshop at SASRD ANCSU 39th foundation day: The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) will commemorate its 39th foundation day-&-degree toppers felicitation program on August 2, 11 am at Ura Academy Hall Kohima. ANCSU has requested all its senior leaders and well wishers to attend the program.

All affiliated colleges are to delegate students as informed earlier. The union will also be felicitating 54 subject toppers of the recently declared degree result under Nagaland University, SCTE and autonomous colleges.

Jalukie farmers with the resource persons and other department officials at the training program.

DIMAPUR: A two-day practices of vegetables re- as it is the backbone of famfarmers training and dem- source person Akam Zeliang ily income of almost all the onstration program was dy. project director ATMA rural people. He also gave a conducted for lead farmers Peren also explained organic briefing on the importance on July 26 and 27, at Hotel pest and disease manage- of chain marketing linkage Tamzaipa, Jalukie Town ment. The farmers were and duties and responsiorganized by North East trained and shown demon- bilities of lead farmers. The Rural Livelihood Project strations on preparing Neem program was chaired by (NERLP) in collaboration based insecticides, treat- Amos Pauzerang Newme, with ATMA Peren. ing seeds and saplings with coordinator Livelihood and ATMA Peren District bio-agents like Rhizobium, Rural Marketing from NERDAO & PD, Hewoto Sema, Azotobacter, Azospirillium LP. The training concluded in a press release said the at- and Phosphotika and plant with feedback of farmers tendees were trained on or- extract fungicide. Ruvile from all the four blocks. The ganic cultivation practices of Kuotsu DPM, NERLP high- training was attended by cabbage, cauliflower, toma- lighted the importance of 26 farmers from 26 villages to, tree tomato (tomarillo), vegetable farming and en- from all the four blocks viz. french beans and radish. couraged the farmers to be Jalukie, Peren, Tening and Besides package of serious in vegetables farming Ahthibung block.

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MRVC orientation for head of schools & nodal teachers: In view of the upcoming Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign (MRVC) which is to be launched in the state on October 3, medical officer Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Seikhazou, Dr. Aomeren Longkumer has informed all individuals concerned that an orientation program for the principal, headmaster, headmistress and the nodal teachers of all the government and private schools in Kohima urban area will be held on July 31, 10 a.m. at Baptist High, Mission Compound. The members have been requested to attend the program.

Lost & Found: Dimapur District Autorickshaw Driver’s Union (DDADU) has received a battery (Luminous company) left behind in an autorickshaw. The rightful owner has been asked to come and claim the same from the DDADU head office at Supermarket, near hotel Saramati Dimapur during office hours by producing the original cash memo within seven days.

Students being shown test methods at Technologies Display and Dissemination Facility.

DIMAPUR: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Technologies Display and Dissemination Facility (DTDDF), School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD) organised a one-day workshop on “Technologies of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for the People of Nagaland” on July 28 at SASRD, Nagaland University (NU).

A press release by DTDDF, SASRD exercising authority, Dr. N. K. Patra stated that during the technical ses-

sion, different technologies of DTDDF were displayed and demonstrated. Sashilia Ao, research scholar, demonstrated the ‘Domestic Water Purifier’; Lianzame, PG scholar demonstrated the ‘Foldable Solar Dryer’ (FSD). ‘Soil Organic Carbon Detection Kit (SOCDK) and the ‘Flouride Detection Kit’ (FDK) were demonstrated

by T. Senchumo Yanthan (DTDDF staff). Earlier, speech was given by Dr. N. K. Patra, where he gave a brief introduction of BARC and their domain of works

such as nuclear technology, bio-medics, agriculture, food security, environment and health. Further, he highlighted the available technologies with DTDDF. Altogether, 64 students from final year of Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP) of UG and a few from PG participated in the workshop. The exercising authority also stated that interested people can contact to DTDDF office at SASRD, NU for further details of different technologies and entrepreneurship.

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WEATHER FORECAST July 31

(Temperature in ºC) Max Agartala Showers and a heavier t-storm 31 Aizawl Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m. 25 Guwahati Cloudy, a t-storm; not as warm 29 Imphal A shower and t-storm around 26 Itanagar Cloudy, a thunderstorm 27 Shillong Cloudy, a shower or t-storm 22 Kohima A shower and t-storm around 22 Dimapur Cloudy, a t-storm in the area 30 Mkg Cloudy, a shower or t-storm 23 Tuensang Some rain and a thunderstorm 18 Wokha A t-storm in spots; cooler 22 Zunheboto A shower and t-storm around 21

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KYO social work

An area that was a field, now a stony river-bank.

DIMAPUR: Zarü (Dzü-ü) dam affected farmers have demanded immediate release of compensation from the state government for their fields that were submerged due to the Zarü (Dzü-ü) water pumping project.

In a press release, Zarü (Dzü-ü) Dam Affected Farmers’ Union secretary, Vileto Kiso cautioned the government and department that if the compensation release

Dimapur: The Kiruphema Youth Organization (KYO) has called for a mass social work along by-pass road within Kiruphema jurisdiction on July 31, 9 am onwards. KYO said the social work has been called to ensure safe passage of vehicles plying along Kiruphema road. Movement of vehicles will not be restricted during the social work, but KYO has requested the commuters to bear with any inconveniences caused due to the social work.

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was delayed, the affected farmers would have no option but to start democratic means of protest.

Wi t h t h e a i m o f providing water supply to Kohima town, Kiso pointed out that the PHE department started the Zarü (Dzü-ü) water pumping project in the year 2010 under Southern Angami, Kohima district.

While acknowledging that the project was a good initiative from the depart-

ment, the secretary however said the farmers did not know that the project would soon turn out to be a nightmare for them. He said farmers were unaware of the project at the initial stage. However, it was only when their fields started getting submerged by the river sand that they complained to the department in the year 2014.

In June 2017, Kiso said, a huge stretch of paddy fields of more than

WSKH appeals on fish ban

DIMAPUR: The Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) has pointed out that since the ban on import of fish from other states, local fish farmers were getting good market avenues with sound returns.

WSKH president, S. Vihuto Yeptho, in a press release, appealed to the concerned authority to let the ban on import of fish continue so that people would be benefited even in the days ahead. It also stated that that all the pisciculture/fishery farms under its jurisdiction belongs to individual local farmers.

The hoho, on behalf of pisciculture farmers, also appreciated the state fishery department for issuing fingerlings to interested farmers and requested the department to continue with their contribution in the interest of fish farmers of the state and the public in general.

WSKH also extended its gratitude to the commissioner and secretary, Himato Zhimomi for his impartial initiative to detect formalin laced fishes and other fruits/vegetables and food items hazardous to human health.

20 plots were submerged, which now lies under the river bed. He opined the devastation may increase even further.

Stating that the department had taken measurements three years back and have been repeatedly conducting surveys, Kiso said the department has, however, not yet released the compensation.

He said farmers had been very cooperative from the beginning, but it appeared the department and government was “taking advantage of our good gesture by using delaying tactics.”

Kiso said their patience was running out as most of the farmers work from hand to mouth for survival.

The union cautioned the department that unless the compensation amount was cleared, they would not allow a single drop of water to be pumped up to Kohima town. “We are not demanding for any government jobs, our demand is simple, all we asked is our compensation amount,” he asserted.

Dengue alert: DCCI appeals DIMAPUR: Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in view of the dengue alert, has appealed to all the shopkeepers and business organizations in Dimapur district to clean their premises and surroundings and make sure that there was no stagnant water accumulated in places.

DCCI general secretary Sanjay Sethi, through a press release has also requested the business community members and citizens to help, and participate with, the concerned health agencies and DMC to get rid of these diseases and make Dimapur a healthy and hygienic city.

Agriculture department officials with beneficiary farmers and the department provided HDP pipes.

DIMAPUR: Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer’s (SDAO) Office, Tseminyu under the department of Agriculture, distributed Irrigation HDP Pipes to farmers of Phenwhenyu village on July 25.

A press release from Agri inspector, Tseminyu Teshenpfu Tep stated that the pipes were distributed in the presence of State Bank of India, Tseminyu assistant manager Gwasenle, who encouraged and advised the

farmers to make the best use of resources provided by the department.

A keynote address on Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) was delivered by SDAO Viwheto Thorie, who explained its objectives such as, “More Crops, Per Drop” and strategies set by the Central Government on PMKSY. This was followed by distribution of the pipes by Gwasenle where, 35 benefi-

ciaries were given pipes and beneficiaries of other new developmental programs were informed to execute their work within the next few days.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by agri officer Elia Kesen, invocation was pronounced by Phenwhenyu Baptist Church (PBC) senior pastor Gwanilo Seb. Later, vote of thanks was delivered

by Phenwhenyu Village Council (PVC) chairman Rusilo Tep.

Seminar takes up harmful effects of tobacco in Athibung

DIMAPUR: Kuki Baptist Association Women Department (KBAWD) Nagaland along with the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) Peren team conducted a one-day seminar at Yettrang Academy, Athibung on July 26.

A press release from the CMO office, district media officer, Peren, Pezanguno Celine Secii stated that district nodal officer, NTCP, Dr. Sabino Kuotsu gave a slideshow presentation on the harmful effects of tobacco on women. She highlighted the alarming situation of

tobacco users in the state.

Dr. Kuotsu requested all the participants to disseminate awareness among the community about the ills of tobacco consumption and encourage everyone to

be proactive in this social awareness campaign. She also encouraged people to be assertive about the Christian perspective to keep one’s body from abusive substances.

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THENYIZUMI STUDENTS’ UNION

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The Thenyizumi Students’ Union, would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Zhothisa Dawhuo on being appointed as Director to the Nagaland State Lottery, Kohima.

May God continue to guide and bless him in his future endeavours.

MEDOZO DAWHUO President TSU

KHRUNUTO KEZO General Secy.

TSU

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Agartala, Jul 30 (IANS): About 97-98 per cent of child abuse cases are not reported to the appropriate authorities in the country, Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta said here at a symposium.

“The cases are not reported because these incidents of cruelty or illtreatment happen within the family or (involve) close friends or relatives,” Justice Gupta said here on Sunday at a symposium on juvenile justice.

Quoting researchers

and other sources, he said: “The perpetrators or offenders in many cases of child abuse are members of the same family or relatives or close friends and neighbours.

Authorities should take this issue very seriously.”

Gupta, who was the first Chief Justice of Tripura High Court before he was transferred to Chhattisgarh High Court, and later elevated to Supreme Court, said child abuse cases must be dealt with the help of computerisation and the e-court system.

I, Shri. Vinoka Zhimomi, S/o Kiyelu Zhimomi, permanent R/o D.C Hill, east District Zunheboto : Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my official name is Vinoka Zhimomi.

3. That I am also known as Vinoka Zhimomi.

4. That in some of my documents me and my father's surname has been erroneously entered/recorded as Zhimomi.

5. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that the name Vinoka Zhimomi and Vinoka Zhimomi is same and one person.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing materials is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me.

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“Minor crimes concerning children should be dealt with by involving parents or guardians instead of the juvenile court.”

Addressing the symposium, Tripura High Court Chief Justice Ajay Rastogi said of the 1.21 billion population, 39 per cent are children or below the age of 16 years, who are “the future of our country and they should be given all child friendly atmosphere”. Citing many instances, Tripura High Court Judge Subhashish Talapatra said children’s voices are not

heard in the family as well as in the schools, and they are not properly respected anywhere in the society.

Urging the government to formulate a time-bound action plan for the welfare of the children and women, Talapatra said there are inadequate resources and infrastructure for the benefit of the children.

He asked the government to implement both the Integrated Child Development Schemes and Integrated Child Protection Schemes.

INFORMATION

Chief Medical Officer Wokha, Dr. Robin Lotha has informed that Medical Board Examination for State Government Employees Wokha District for service confirmation will be held at CMO Office Wokha on 1st and 2nd August 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

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Dr. N. Mhonchan Kithan Zonal Leprosy Officer Wokha : Nagaland

OFFICE OF THE ALIBA VILLAGE COUNCIL MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The Aliba Village Council express our profound happiness and convey our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Mrs. B.ACHETLA (NPS), D/O Late Bendangwati Jamir and Mr Bendangyanger Sangtam (NPS) H/O B. Achetla Jamir on their promotion to the post of Commandang respectively.

2. Dr. PURTOLA JAMIR, D/O LATE Bendangyanger Jamir for successfully completing her Ph.D on the thesis “Theology and Ministry” from Wesley Theological Seminary of the United Methodist Church, Washington.

The Council further wishes greater success in all their future endeavours.

May our Almighty God guide them in the service of the people.

Sd/Sd/Imdaktiba Pongen Temsuliba Imchen Chiarman Secretary

NZONTSU THYUTASANTA NTSITA YILAN

FELICITATES

TURA, Jul 30 (Agencies): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is taking a head start by being the first to file his nomination for the by-election to South Tura constituency on Tuesday, The Shillong Times reported.

Filing of nominations began on Monday with the notification of the by-poll in the official gazette. There were no nominations on day one.

The chief minister is expected to arrive shortly before noon to file his

nomination papers with the returning officer in the premises of the Tura Deputy Commissioner’s office.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is expected to be accompanied by his family members, including his mother and widow of P A Sangma, and also elder brother and home minister James Pangsang K Sangma.

Younger sister Agatha K Sangma, who gave up her seat to pave the way for her elder brother and chief

minister to seek entry into the state assembly is also expected to accompany her mother Soradini K Sangma to the nomination venue.

While the NPP moves into campaign mode following the filing of nomination papers, the opposition Congress is yet to officially announce its candidature.

State congress leaders have said that only one name, that of retired school principal Charlotte W Momin, has been sent up to the party high command for approval.

‘98% cases of child abuse remain unreported’

LOTHA HOHO DIMAPUR

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Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma to file nomination for South Tura by-poll today

Lotha Hoho Dimapur, Nzontsu thyutasanta (2018) ji tsungon 04/08/2018, Enyathung taro (10AM) ekhoe Ete Hoho ki Dimapur, jilona khiala.

Lotha Nzontsu ochiovung yanlanyilan Mmhonka, tsukaranka tsukona khanhyae Topvu na nchumta vantasi oro thyutatong thechi thyutale to jonjiala.

Lotha Nzontsu Mmha Sukhying, tsukaranka tsukona Potsow thungi Lanso osi etho chonta Randantaliv. Hoji tsukona khanhyae topvu na Ronrungtale to Ntsitala.

Echumphoro tssoa Dimapur nkonjano Lotha/ Oyan, Ekhung kvutata licho sana Lhishup esaeden, Eramoe elani Potsow nruiden tssolia topvu Mmyanta rotale to tanjunga yilanshi ntsitala.

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RAINBOW NGULLIE GENERAL SECRETARY, L.H.D

Sports Meet cum Literary Competition

FELICITATES

With great pride and honour, the Kohima Chuchuyimlang Senso Telongjem would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to :1) Shri. Wabang Jamir, IPS on being promoted to the rank of Addl. Director General of Police, Nagaland.

2) Er. Tsüktinungsang Longkumer on being promoted to the Rank of Chief Engineer, Water Resources Development Nagaland, Kohima.

3) Shri. Aotemsü Longkumer IPS on being promoted to the rank of DIG Training & Border, Nagaland.

The Union Wishes and prays that the Almighty God continues to bless them with good health, wisdom and success in their future endeavour.

T. ONEN JAMIR IMNAMEREN President, KCST Gen. Secy., KCST OFFICE OF THE

TENING MAI ARUANG DIMAPUR DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

FELICITATES

We the Teningmai Aruang Dimapur with immense pride, express our profound happiness and heartiest congratulations to Shri. W.R. Josuah (Alenbo) and Shri. N. Ramwangbo Chewang on being promoted to Commandant 230 Bn. CRPF, Bacheli Dantewada Chhattisgarh and General Manager, Nagaland State Co-operative Bank, Dimapur respectively.

May the Almighty God bless them to excel in their respective services and bring more laurels to our community and be source of encouragement and inspiration to the younger generation.

Secretary, TMA Withenthiubo

AFFIDAVIT Regd NO. 238/2013 & 237/2013 Dated 15-02-2013 I, Shri Dhan Bahadur Gurung, son of Beer Bahadur Gurung permanent resident of Sempu Village PS & PO Sorp Dist NO.2 Gorkha West Napal and Presently residing in Jail Colony Kohima Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I was adopted by Setu Thapa and my actual and original father’s name is Beer Bahadur Gurung .

2. That my adopted father given my name Shadev Thapa not Dhan Bahadur Gurung my actual name and my father’s name was also given Setu Thapa and not Beer Bahadur Gurung the actual father’s name.

3. That this declaration is made for the purpose that my actual name is Dhan Bahadur Gurung and not Shadev Thapa and my father actual name also Beer Bahadur Gurung and not Setu Thapa and also to rectify in all my official records.

4. That the statements made in paragraphs above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief nothing false has been stated in this affidavit.

Deponent Notary Public

In the Court of Shri. Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

In the Court of Shri. Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Kiyezhe Sema Deceased, has been filed by Smti.

Tokhuli Zhimo relation wife R/o. H.No. 447 Darogajan Village to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 23.6.18. Covered by Patta No. 537, Dag No. 232, 325/677 Darogajan.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 31/8/18.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 30 day of 7/18.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late H. Kughato Yeptho Deceased, has been filed

by Smti. Kavili Yepthomi relation wife R/o. H.No. 1 Zhekishe Vill Dimapur to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 23.2.18.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 31/8/18.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 30 day of 7/18.

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Date : 1st August, 2018

VENUE- Zero Point Akuluto Town

CHIEF GUEST

: MR. OTAVA SWU ASST. REGISTRAR. NU GUEST OF HONOUR : MR. ATOKIHO SUMI, PRESIDENT {SKK} Compere : Hika Kinny, Auditor General ARSU 1. Inovacation

: Mr. Atoho Assumi Pastor, Sutemi Baptist Church 2. Greetings : Mr. Bothuka Kinimi President, ARSU 3. Special Number : Mr. Obeka Chishi Asst. Literary Secretary 4. Presentation : Ms. Livika Chishi Literary Secretary 5. Speech : Chief Guest 6. Speech : Guest of Honour 7. Vote of Thanks : Mr. Ninoto Chophy Secretary General 8. Benedication : Mrs. Kheholi Kiho APW, Sutemi Baptist Church AFFIDAVIT

Chairman, TMA Namsi N. Chewang

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

Dear Lilnoto Y Zhimomi, Today you added one more year to your age. May it come with hope, Joy and enormous wishes of life for you. Hope your special day is filled with love and happiness, and this year is your best year yet. Happy Birthday to you !!

From, Dad, Mom & Sis..

AKULUTO RANGE STUDENTS' UNION 6th INTER SCHOOL

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

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Dear Kikasenla, Do you believe in God….sure I do because, I beg for the best girlfriend and he send to you for me...Happy Birthday to the sweetest girlfriend of the world...

Always, your Ipu.

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Diphu, Jul 30: Amid the hubbub of the NRC across the state a weird political development is taking shape in Karbi Anglong autonomous district with cases being filed against three Members of Autonomous Council (MAC) of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC).

A civil case has been filed against Madhurja Dhekial Phukan an elected MAC from Bokajan constituency by Pranjan Kro in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Diphu challenging the legality of him contesting the election in Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council being a non sixth scheduled person.

Similarly one Chandra Teron has filed a case against Mukut Mahanta, another elected MAC from Deopani constituency.

On the other hand, D. Dera has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against Pawan Kumar, yet another elected MAC from Kapali constituency in Guwahati High Court on comparable ground challenging his legitimacy of contesting election in Karbi Anglong autonomous district being a non sixth scheduled person.

It may be mentioned here that the MAC seats of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council are not reserved unlike the MLA or the MP seats and several non sixth scheduled persons were elected to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council since 1952 from communities like Assamese, the Tea Tribe, Hindi speaking community, Bodos etc.

The whole issue which is inviting annoyance from the bulk of the non sixth scheduled population of the district is been fuelled by another issue -- the demand of excluding the names of non tribal people, by a conglomeration of 24 plus organizations, from the voters list of Karbi Anglong autonomous Council who settled in the district after 1952. The organizations put forth their demand last year just before the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council elections.

They also demanded that the electoral list and several rules and acts of the council should be primed by the council authority and necessary amendment of the council’s constitution must be made by the council authority to accommodate their various stipulations.

Villagers arrive by boat to check their names in the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), at a centre at Goroimari after its release, in Kamrup district of Assam on Monday. (PTI)

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tain peace and tranquillity.

“We have always been abiding by the directions of the Supreme Court (in the NRC process), and whatever direction the Supreme Court will pass on to us, we will sincerely follow it and observe it,” Sonowal said.

However, around 40.07 lakh applicants, did not find a place in the document, touted to be a proof of Assamese identity.

“It (NRC) is a draft only, it is to be remembered,” he said. The first draft, with 1.9 crore names, was released on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1, this year.

Earlier in the day, Sonowal congratulated the people of Assam for the successful publication of the NRC. “For this remarkable feat, I extend my heartiest congratulations to the 55,000 officials engaged in the NRC updation process and the people living across the Barak and Brahmaputra valleys, plains and hills of the state,” he said. The chief minister expressed confidence that the NRC, which has become the “instrument to safeguard the interest of greater Assamese society,” would be able to pave the way for realising the hopes and aspirations of the genuine Indian citizens.

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Cases filed against three elected KAAC MAC

In all, there were 52 cases of fake encounter killings but the number came down to 41 as there was some duplication. The CBI SIT has completed probe only in 7 cases so far. The CBI Director told the Bench that investigation into 20 more cases will be completed by the end of December.

The Supreme Court had in July 2017 directed a CBI probe into alleged extra-judicial killings by Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in the insurgency-hit State. It had asked the CBI Director to appoint an SIT to conduct the probe into the alleged killings.

The order had come on a PIL seeking probe and compensation in the alleged 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012 by security forces.

On behalf of the PIL petitioner, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves had on the last date requested the court to disband the CBI SIT as it was not doing its duty.

He wanted the Bench to appoint an SIT of its own to take over the probe into all the cases of extra-judicial killings in Manipur.

Guwahati, Jul 30 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said today that no one should spread misinformation on the publication of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

The much-anticipated second and final draft of the NRC with 2.89 crore names out of the total 3.29 crore applicants was published around 10 am. “No one should spread misinformation. No one should also give any importance to misinformation,” Sonowal said, when asked about his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee’s concern over the exclusion of around 40.07 lakh applicants from the NRC. “A government is there in Assam to look after people’s interest. You have seen all are living here with unity and honour,” he added. The process of publishing the final draft was carried out in cooperation with the Registrar General of India, along with the central and the state government officials, under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, the chief minister said.

“Assam is a very peaceful state. We are confident that all sections of society will come forward to main-

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scrutiny before filing of final reports/charge sheets as the SIT chief himself was a Joint Director rank officer.

In view of serious nature of the allegations, petitioners demanded that the accused be arrested and subjected to custodial interrogation.

However, the bench left it to the discretion of the CBI Director to take a call on arrest and custodial interrogation of the accused and posted the matter for further hearing on August 20. It asked Verma to remain personally present on the next date of hearing as well. Angry over non-compliance of its order to file charge sheets in seven cases relating to Manipur extra-judicial killings, the Supreme Court had on July 27 ordered the CBI Director to personally appear before it on Monday.

“We would like to know from the Director what should be done to expedite the investigation and filing of charge sheets,” the Bench had said after coming to know that despite completion of probe charge sheets have not been filed by the CBI SIT.

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New Delhi, Jul 30 (Agencies): CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma on Monday told the Supreme Court that the agency had filed two charge sheets against 15 security personnel in connection with fake encounter killings and 14 of them had been charged with murder, criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence, The Tribune reported.

Verma, who was summoned by the top court to explain the delay in implementing the court’s order, told a bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur that five more charge sheets/ final reports would be filed by the end of August.

The bench-which also included Justice UU Lalitgrilled him on various aspects of CBI Manual that provides for almost seven layers of scrutiny before a charge sheet was filed in a case. The agency had maintained that it was simply following its Manual and that was one of the major reasons of the delay.

To cut short procedural delays, the bench asked the CJI Special Investigation Team (SIT) to have only three-layered

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

I, Smt. H. Hollen Awomi, D/o Henito Awomi, permanent resident of Shotomi Village, Dist. Zunheboto and presently resident at Alahuto Colony, Dist. Zunheboto Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as under :1. That I am bonafide citizen of India and belong to Sumi tribe of Nagaland.

2. That in my SBI Pass Book and HSLC Admit Card my name is recorded and entered as Holand and Hollen Awomi respectively where as in my other official documents my name is entered as H. Hollen Awomi.

3. That the above mentioned name refers to one and the same person only.

4. That from this day onwards my name H. Hollen Awomi shall be used for all my pension purposes.

5. That this affidavit I shall be use as a piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above and also be used for any rectification if any arise in future.

That the statements made by me in Para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declare before me on this 30th day of July 2018.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MEDZIPHEMA DIST : DIMAPUR, NAGALAND JUDL/SUC-1/2016/91

Dt.Medz.the 30th July 2018

NOTICE Whereas, Smti. Anem Singson, D/o Late Ngulkhosei Zeliang of Medziphema Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/ operate his GPF/GIS/ Family Pension and all relating to Pension Matters, Bank Account No. 11667737896 State Bank, Medziphema of Late Ngulkhosei Zeliang, who expired on 21.03.2018.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

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IMPHAL, Jul 30: Manipur government has intensified patrolling in the inter-state border and all entry check-posts, particularly in Jiribam district bordering Assam, in view of the publication of final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Informing that appropriate security measures were being taken up to check influx of illegal migrants, chief minister N Biren Singh said patrolling along the inter-state border in Jiribam has been intensified for the last few days.

In an interview to a local TV network on Monday, he said there was possibility of people entering into the state who were not listed in the final NRC draft.

Additional state force has been deployed to assist the police in the district, he said.

Meanwhile, police and security forces in Tamenglong district have been directed to step up security measure to check intrusion

RM Singh likely to be next DGP of M’laya Guwahati, Jul 30 (Agencies): Rajeev Mohan Singh, a 1984batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre is likely to be appointed as the next Director-General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya, Northeast Now reported.

Official sources said Singh, who is at present posted as the Special DGP (Border) in Assam Police, will replace SB Singh, who tendered his resignation following appointment of Kulbir Krishan as the Security Adviser to the Chief Minister.

Despite being the senior-most IPS officer in Assam Police, Singh was not selected as the DGP after retirement of Mukesh Sahay. The BJP-led government in Assam decided to appoint Kuladhar Saikia, an officer one batch junior to Singh as the DGP.

Police inspecting a railway bridge at Assam-Manipur border to check entry of illegal migrants into the state. (NP) of illegal migrants from a railway station close to state border in the district.

Similar security measure has also been put in place at Mao gate, the entry point from Nagaland, Biren said.

The chief minister also held talk with his Nagaland

counterpart, who was well aware of the possible influx of people not listed in the NRC into the state.

The Nagaland counterpart informed him that they have also taken up all possible measures to prevent entry of illegal migrants by intensifying checking at

police check posts, Biren said.

On the other hand, with apprehension of Manipur being the targeted point of taking shelter by the illegal migrants, leaders of various civil society organizations have asked the state government to take up appropriate precautionary measures.

“State gover nment must take up concrete step including keeping security personnel proactive,” said convener Manjit Sarangthem of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Student Wing.

Asser ting that the 40 lakh people have been excluded from the final draft list in Assam, former United Committee Manipur (UCM) president Elangbam Johnson said, “At this critical hour, It is so surprising that government of Manipur hasn’t come up as of now with a contingency plan to stop this immediate influx of population from Assam in the background of all that is happening in Assam.”

Sikkim struggling to create Indian identity New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): The northeastern state of Sikkim has been sandwiched between the ongoing agitation for Gorkhaland in North Bengal and the Chinese aggression (as it is located close to the Chickens neck corridor), said journalist Amalendu Kundu while launching his book Shadow of the Dragon

and Recent Developments in Delhi on Sunday.

Referring to Sikkim as the “nerve centre for eight states and four countries”, Kundu said that the state is battling to create an Indian identity even though its own unique history and cultural heritage make for a fascinating story. Shadow of the Dragon and Recent

Developments (Poets Foundation/Rs 799/440 pages) is a collection of hard stories and write-ups on Sikkim and chronicles the geopolitical significance for India, as well as China. The book also has a chapter on the contemporary situation of Sikkim by its longest-serving CM Pawan Chamling, who has been in power since 1995.

Parivaar-NCPO condemns rape DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Parivaar-National Confederation of Parents’ Organization (NCPO) for person with intellectual developmental disabilities (PwIDDs) has condemned the alleged rape of a 13 year old mentally challenged girl by ten persons in North Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. In a condemnation note, Parivaar-NCPO zonal secretary (North East), Akum Ezung said that there was no bigger amount of crime than rape on a mentally challenged girl and that the culprits deserved capital punishment.

The organization has appealed to the state government to compensate the victim and urged the law enforcing agencies to unearth the case at the earliest.

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Arunachal Pradesh tightens security GUWAHATI, Jul 30 (Agencies): Anticipating infiltration of people from Assam as a fallout of the publication of the final draft of the updated NRC in Assam, the Arunachal Pradesh Government has tightened security along the inter-state boundary, The Shillong Times reported.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu has directed the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure sufficient personnel at all entry-points of the state to thwart any possible influx of illegal immigrants into the state.

As Arunachal Pradesh shares about 804.1 kilometers of boundary with Assam, the state government is apprehensive that

Amarinder announces Rs 50 L for Sikh community in Shillong

Chandigarh, Jul 30 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Monday announced a grant of Rs 50 lakh for the construction of Gurdwara Sahib and Guru Nanak School, destroyed in a violence at Shillong in Meghalaya in May this year.

He assured all possible assistance to the Sikh community settled in Shillong.

A delegation led by the president of City Gurdwara Management Committee (CGMC), Gurjit Singh, met the chief minister today. The delegation comprised Cabinet Minister

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, MPs Ravneet Singh Bittu and Gur jit Singh Aujla besides MLA Kuldip Singh Vaid.

The ministers thanked Amarinder Singh for his personal initiative in sending a high-level delegation to take stock of the situation in the wake of the arson and destruction of property belonging to Sikhs by some anti-social elements in Shillong.

Gurjit Singh said the move had helped instill a sense of belongingness and trust amongst the minority community living in Meghalaya.

many people from Assam, especially who have not been enlisted in the draft register, may try to enter into Arunachal Pradesh fearing deportation. The Chief Minister said extra vigil needs to be maintained at all entry points of the state along the AssamArunachal boundary.

As the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations Act of 1875 restricts entry of non-Arunachalee citizens without an Inner Line Permit (ILP), Khandu said strict checking should be done at all entry check gates as well as airports, heliports and the lone railway station at Naharlagun to verify the identity of people coming into the state.

“It is the duty of se-

curity personnel manning the entry-points to check ILPs of people entering the state at all times. However, in the backdrop of the draft NRC list, extra vigil and caution has to be maintained at least for one month from today,” Khandu observed.

Further, the Chief Minister asked the state Home department and the police to be prepared to tackle any kind of law and order situation in the aftermath of the NRC list publication.

He viewed that even while Arunachal Pradesh has no connection with the NRC exercise being done in the neighboring state, the state should remain prepared for any eventuality.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 234 Dimapur, TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018

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Getting it right

t is not a consolation for Nagaland to be bracketed with both Manipur and Meghalaya as being the last among best governed states but looking at it more closely, Meghalaya should be holding the highest position followed by Manipur then Nagaland. It is based on 10 themes, 30 focus subjects and 100 indicators, relying solely upon government data. The Index covers wide range of themes such as support to human development, social protection, essential infrastructure, women and children, crime, law and order, delivery of justice, transparency and accountability, environmental, fiscal management and economic freedom. The small states notably like Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Sikkim are considered economically weak. It can also mean that the poor governance in absolute terms could also reflect low levels of development. There is definitely a co-relation between economic growth and governance and the latter plays an overall important role. Some states which have very little natural assets , recognised as potentially advantageous, can still overcome the natural deficits through good governance. This is exemplified by Mizoram, a land-locked state which has overcome various constraints through good governance. The recent ranking has also indicated that other factors that are advantageous for economic prosperity may not reflect in the growth such as Nagaland, Manipur and Meghalaya( which are at the bottom of the PAI. Thus Mizoram is ranked higher than either Meghalaya or Manipur including Nagaland mainly because it has been more successful in providing all the ingredients needed to fulfil the criteria of better governed then the above named states. Even among the least governed among small states- Meghalaya is much better than Nagaland or Manipur in terms of economic growth and government services provided to its citizens. In fact, it may be added, that corruption in Meghalaya is the least among the three states and far below that of Manipur and Nagaland. In a way, the index of corruption should be considered as a crucial factor to grade governance. If one were to look at the investments in the region, after Assam, it is Meghalaya that has been successful in attracting investors from outside. When law and order as well as transparency and accountability act like blinkers within the system, it promotes investor confidence. It would be interesting to also note ,that states like Kerala top the list as best governed state ,according to Public Affairs Index (PAI) 2018. This is followed by Tamil Nadu in second place .Kerala has topped PAI as the best-governed state for the third consecutive year since 2016 among large states. Himachal Pradesh topped the list followed by Goa, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura. 2018 PAI also included separate index on children of India, giving measure of how child-friendly each of the states are.

In this category of providing better living conditions for all children, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram top the index. Whether it is transparency and accountability, issues of life expectancy, poverty reduction, health, nutrition etc., the empirical fact is that despite so many schemes funded by the Centre, Nagaland has failed to deliver on the basics for its citizens.

Good governance depends on political governance and this impacts economic governance. Governance is not about grabbing power but a definite vision to empower the citizens with guarantee that they get what they deserve.

DailyDevotion The Teaching of Disillusionment Jesus did not commit Himself to them…, for He knew what was in man. —John 2:24-25 Disillusionment means having no more misconceptions, false impressions, and false judgments in life; it means being free from these deceptions. However, though no longer deceived, our experience of disillusionment may actually leave us cynical and overly critical in our judgment of others. But the disillusionment that comes from God brings us to the point where we see people as they really are, yet without any cynicism or any stinging and bitter criticism. Many of the things in life that inflict the greatest injury, grief, or pain, stem from the fact that we suffer from illusions. We are not true to one another as facts, seeing each other as we really are; we are only true to our misconceived ideas of one another. According to our thinking, everything is either delightful and good, or it is evil, malicious, and cowardly.

Refusing to be disillusioned is the cause of much of the suffering of human life. And this is how that suffering happens— if we love someone, but do not love God, we demand total perfection and righteousness from that person, and when we do not get it we become cruel and vindictive; yet we are demanding of a human being something which he or she cannot possibly give.

There is only one Being who can completely satisfy to the absolute depth of the hurting human heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord is so obviously uncompromising with regard to every human relationship because He knows that every relationship that is not based on faithfulness to Himself will end in disaster.

Our Lord trusted no one, and never placed His faith in people, yet He was never suspicious or bitter. Our Lord’s confidence in God, and in what God’s grace could do for anyone, was so perfect that He never despaired, never giving up hope for any person. If our trust is placed in human beings, we will end up despairing of everyone.

Quotes

You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear. ~ Sammy Davis, Jr.

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restaurant in Lokhandwala, Mumbai has a large cage at the entrance with two pygmy monkeys in it. I sent a member of the state animal welfare board to arrest the owners. The forest department refused to help saying there was no law to confiscate foreign monkeys or arrest the owners. These smugglers will continue to display these severely endangered monkeys till I find a way to shut them down.

Last month a “pet fair” took place in Pune. It displayed exotic birds, fish and pedigreed dogs. It had no permissions and yet the police and the forest department took no action. Why? Because they claim there is no law that protects foreign species in India. The smugglers who ran the fair looked on smugly as animal activists cried themselves hoarse. The new Chairman of the Animal Welfare Board had given them permission – which has never been given before – to hold the “exhibition”. As long as they did not sell foreign animals they could display them. So they secretly sold the animals in black.

Three months ago a person’s house was raided in Bangalore. He was found with three ball pythons. The forest department refused to register a case saying there was no law which covered foreign snakes.

The man absconded with the snakes and released them in the open, while the inspectors were still arguing. So, now you have exotic snakes in the wilds in Bangalore. In Uttar Pradesh a man recently died of snake bite – from an African pit viper brought illegally into this country as a pet and then released when the owner

got bored.

Go to a normal illegal petshop – illegal because no shops in this country are licensed to sell animals. You will find dozens of exotic species. From macaws to snakes and snails and spiders. Look at the Net – hundreds of exotic fish, birds, animals, are for sale. Macaws from Bolivia, Argentina and Mexico, fish and turtles from all over the world, fox squirrels, ferrets, frogs, snakes, sharks, monkeys, lizards and iguanas. One businessman in Chennai was found with two chimpanzees in his garage.

How did these get into India? There is a direct nexus between smugglers and our Indian customs departments.

They come in containers from Singapore and pass easily through customs at the ports, specially Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. The smaller animals come even through airports. Bangalore is notorious for its customs officers.

One woman officer from the Northeast was caught running an illegal smuggling ring herself, in which her partner would go to Thailand, pick up animals and bring them in, on the days she was on duty. After I complained, she was removed from there but still holds her job somewhere and is probably doing the same thing.

The fault is with the Ministry for Environment, which ceased to exist as a functioning body 20 years ago and is now just another dead body whose officials go abroad once a week to waste India’s money. The Wildlife Crime Bureau, which was invented to fight these kinds of crime, has repeatedly asked the Ministry to amend the

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018

Amend the laws laws and put the smuggling/ sale/buying of exotic species as a criminal offence. They do nothing. In order to delay any action, and perhaps protect smugglers, they keep making committees to review the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. (During Jairam’s time, no matter how he poses as a great environmentalist, he refused to take action and stop illegal bird markets on the written “recommendation” of 22 large criminal smugglers who protested, some from jail itself, that it would hamper their right to earn money !).

Dr Manmohan Singh put Sunita Narain, who took years and did nothing of any value.

15 years have passed and now another committee has been made under Dr Rajesh Gopal.

He himself says that it will go nowhere .

In the meantime smuggling and transactions of foreign species worth 8-10 crores take place EVERY DAY. You can go to jail for keeping a rosy ringed parakeet or a myna in your house. Not if you keep Cockatiels, African Grey Parrots or Lorikeets.

All these exotic species, that are smuggled into India, are endangered species of which there are only a few thousand left. They are banned for capture in their own countries and are on the

prohibited list of CITES. The International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN) lists all of them as endangered species. The Military Macaw is found only in a few miles of forest between Argentina and Mexico. Even the Lovebirds are little parrots brought in from Australia. They die en route in the thousands. The rest last less than a year, as they cannot take any temperature variations and no form of cold. Yet you continue to buy them. Australia has put them on the endangered species list and no one in that country can buy them. But China and India are swallowing them wholesale. Some buy to keep them for a few months till they die . Others buy out of pity and “release” them. Thousands of miles away from home, they die in foreign skies.

According to a correspondent who posed as a buyer in 2013 : In Mumbai, Mausam Patel’s Baba Aquarium proudly sells soft-shelled turtles. “This is imported from China. We can ship them to any part of India” he said. This turtle pair costs Rs. 4,000. When asked about legalities of importing these turtles, he said, “Importing requires permission. That we have ways to deal with. Once they reach India, There’s no

problem.” S.Siva, has posted more than 40 different types of macaws on his website for sale. Some of them include Yellow Collar macaw, Scarlet Blue Gold and Blue Gold macaws. “Each pair of macaws costs 2 lakh. While openly advertised, the trade is entirely in black.”

A reporter from The Sunday Guardian recently contacted an online seller who openly displayed pictures of exotic wild animals - iguanas, chameleons, snakes, monitor lizards, spiders - and guaranteed home delivery after half payment. In fact, if you joined his club, you would get one exotic wild animal every month. The price of an iguana is about Rs 18,000, while a Tarantula costs Rs 16,000.

Chameleons are sold at a price of Rs 12,000.

The Zoological Survey of India, the Central Zoo Authority, the wildlife department of each state, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, sit by and watch silently. No action is taken on this massive criminal activity because the Ministry for Environment and Forests will not make rules.

In Delhi, the Capital of India where all the lawmakers live, you can get anything easily. We have one Chief Wildlife Warden whose entire office consists of two inspectors and none of them will stir out of their offices no matter what the crisis. I can pick up any exotic species I want – from Tarantula spiders, black squirrels, rattlesnakes from the American desert, any kind of wild cat, turtle or emu. There is a person in Mehrauli, who partners a politician, who sells these from his basement.

When he was raided, the forest department refused to

Post-mortem

NSCN (I-M) refutes allegation by Zeliangrong bodies

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he Gover nment of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) with regard to the news item published in the media, dated the 29th July, 2018 about the threat on the life of the leaders of Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland), Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) & All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) makes it known to the public that the leaders of the ZB (AMN), ZYF (AMN) & AZSU (AMN) were informed & invited twice for a co-ordination meeting with the Hon’ble Kilo Kilonser on the 11th May, 2018 at the CHQ Hebron & on the 18th May, 2018 at the CFMC office, 4th Mile, Dimapur to discuss the matter pertaining to the recognition of the three Naga tribes, namely, Zeme, Liangmai & Rongmei.

Instead of responding, the leaders of the three organizations went to New Delhi to meet the most Hon’ble Ato Kilonser without the knowledge of the home authorities and submitted a memorandum on the 16th May, 2018 regarding the inclusion of Zeliangrong areas in the united Naga fold, as the ZB (AMN) was alarmed by false rumor that the Zeliangrong areas of Assam are to be left out as

and when solution comes. The principle of the Framework Agreement encompasses the entire Naga-inhabited areas.

The ZB (AMN) has made a mountain out of a molehill.

The public & these three organizations are welcome to substantiate their claim anytime.

The Zeliangrong community was trifurcated into three distinct Naga tribes on the request of the three apex bodies of the Zeme, Liangmai & Rongmei tribes for nearly about ten years back, following which the GPRN granted due recognition on the 23rd March, 2018 & accorded the three tribes into full status of Naga tribes. The recognition of the three tribes does not mean that the existing Zeliangrong organizations should break up or that the nomenclature ‘Zeliangrong’ is banned. The NSCN does not wish to interfere in the internal matter of the Zeliangrong community. The then warring Zeliangrong United front (ZUF) factions in May, 2018 held a meeting in the presence of ZB (AMN) & AZSU (AMN) for reconciliation of the two groups that led to the signing of a cease fire between the two ZUF factions and to oppose the Framework Agreement in their own wisdom. After some few

days, they elected Mr. Raitu Chawang, the former ZB (AMN) President as the new Chairman of the ZUF. The ZUF & the ZB (AMN), ZYF (AMN) & AZSU (AMN) who work in collusion with one another are very apprehensive & therefore, hell bent on maligning the image of the NSCN & sabotage the Indo-Naga peace process.

The Nagas are left to wonder how the ZB (AMN) could be so concern about the welfare of Zeliangrong people in the event of Indo-Naga solution by submitting a memorandum to the most Hon’ble Ato Kilonser on May 16, 2018 & at the same time propagate a unified Zeliangrong homeland with the ZUF. The ZUF declared on May 3, 2018 demanding a separate homeland for Zeliangrong people & the ZB (AMN) on June 29, 2018 resolved to demand a Zeliangrong homeland again, as released to the media. The ZUF & ZB (AMN) are the two sides of the same coin. Therefore, after thorough deliberation, the august house of the Joint Council of the Steering Committee, Kilonsers & Heads of the Departments unanimously derecognized the following three Zeliangrong organizations with immediate effect basing on the following

reasons: 1. For challenging the Yaruiwo’s Order of 2011 2. For demanding separate homeland of the Zeliangrong people in collaboration with the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) 3. For challenging the Tatar Hoho decision of March 23, 2018 which approved the recognition of three Naga tribes as separate tribes, viz, Zeme, Liangmai & Rongmei.

The three organizations are: 1. Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) 2. Zeliangrong Youth Front (Asssam, Manipur & Nagaland) 3. All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) Therefore, these socalled organizations will not represent the voice of the Zeliangrong people any longer.

And the allegation of threat on the life of the leaders of these three organizations & attempt to break up the unity of the Zeliangrong community leveled by the ZB (AMN) at the Ministry of Home Affair’s office, Government of India & to the media is totally baseless, unwarranted & devoid of any truth.

Issued by the MIP

How effective is our vigil against Illegal immigrants (ILP under BEFRA 1873)

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e the Nagas, including me, seem to be very conscious of the risk of getting over flooded with outsiders and especially the Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants (IBIs). Of course, the various social organizations, the Students Bodies and the general Naga public are quite confident that the Nagaland Police (who are mostly Nagas themselves) are keeping vigil on the immigrants entering Nagaland. We also have the state government which is run by Nagas themselves, the elected MLAs and bureaucrats, mostly Nagas, meant to take care of our security and to ensure that we are not polluted with outsiders. But even after 55 years of statehood, the Nagas have not bothered to have a written guideline for enforcing the ILP, under BEFRA. We only sit confidently that our policemen are keeping watch at the check gates. But I am given the first hand evidence that our policemen cannot be trusted and we cannot sit confidently that we have the BEFRA to protect us. I have a first hand episode, to narrate to support my claim. The episode runs like this: one Md Adibur Rahman, from Basamimolu, PS Farnipan under Sonitpur district of

Assam, was helping me in my farm on monthly salary. But his wife got a new daughter and the Assam state govt was also very diligently checking the identity of each citizen, for eligibility to be registered under the NRC. So we decided that he may go home and remain there till his daughter is at least six months and in the meantime to complete the NRC process for his family. So he went away to his native village Basamimolu; but left some of his belongings. However I found another person to replace him. So I brought his belongings, from the farm, to my house at Wokha town and informed him through phone that I would deliver his belongings to him at Dimapur when I go to Dimapur. His ILP also had expired and I did not bother to renew it since it is no longer needed.

But to my surprise, he came to Wokha on the 16th July 2018, afternoon, to pick up his belongings. I asked him as to how he could come without Permit (TMP). He told me “permit na lake, ek sho tuka thakile hoishe (permit is not required, if you have one hundred Rupees)”. “Aru kinuka japo (how will you go back)?”, I asked him. He told me “japo le to sapo le pi nohoi (for

going back no checking)”. This is a true first hand evidential episode and I believe is the usual practice at our check gates. If those responsible, want to confirm, I have the copy of his PRC as well as his mobile number and the said Md Adibur Rahman can be produced for personal testimony. So can the Nagas sit confidently that there is the BEFRA to check immigrants?

Just recently the Nagaland state govt has directed all the District Administrative machinery, village, town and municipal bodies to be extra vigilant against entry of illegal immigrants; from Assam. But the checking, if done like in the case of Adibur Rahman, is not going to help check any illegal immigrant! Will those at the check gates, policemen or others, be more sensible and responsible in discharging their duties, to be more sincere and committed? Will the Nagaland state government bring out a specific written guideline to help in enforcing the ILP? The Nagas surely cannot allow their future to be bartered away with Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred)!

Er. Mhondamo Ovung, Chief Engineer, PHED (Retired), Wokha, Nagaland

arrest him on the grounds that all these were exotic.

“This trade in wild animals, their articles, trophies cured/uncured etc., is in complete violation of national and international guidelines such as CITES and legislations such as the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 etc.

None of the dealers have any licences, permits - and they don’t need them because all the authorities look the other way using the loophole in the Wildlife Act 1972.

We have signed the CITES treaty but we still don’t have an office 40 years later and the Customs people, who are raking in the money, refuse to learn or apply it. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) makes the trade of foreign birds and animals illegal, but the forest departments and Customs are blasé about it. Their attitude is that India signs treaties because it looks good. Honouring them is irrelevant as the world is happy simply when the treaty is signed.

We need rules on exotic species and we need them NOW. We need a strong CITES division. We need to catch and sack corrupt customs officers. We need to strengthen the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. There are three nations that are destroying all the species of the world by encouraging and allowing foreign species to come into their countries: America, China and India.

To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@ nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Are we prepared for the worst?

(From previous issue) The media also reported that the Nagaland Chief Secretary admitted “his office has received correspondence on the matter from the Assam state Government, it has been referred to the Home department”. Now that Assam is ready to take off with final NRC, the Naga citizens deserve to know from the Government of Nagaland whether those were illegally issued by the Government employees for want of few hundred bucks or a case of forgery.

NRC is a list of Indian citizens documented across the country in 1951 but it was said to be based on the census of that year only and no revision done thereafter. For inclusion in NRC, the Assam Government stated eligibility that those persons whose names were in the 1951 NRC or in any of the electoral rolls up to the midnight of March 24, 1971 and should be their descendants. If the individual’s name is not in any of these lists, a person can produce any of the documents dated up to March 24, 1971 such as land records, citizenship certificate, refugee registration certificate, birth certificate and educational certificate (March 25, 1971 was when Bangladesh Liberation War started).

The Nagaland Government has “cautioned its citizens not to let their premises to doubtful and suspicious people” and directed the house owners “to verify from the authorities the identity of their tenants” (published by media July 25, 2018). In this connection, can our Government kindly suggest the building owners specifically on what documents to insist?

The NRC exercise of Assam is a long term goal and manifesto declared during the state assembly election by Sonowal Government in 2016. Sadly, no political parties in Nagaland ever bothered to take illegal migrants issue on board in the recently concluded Feb 2018 State Assembly Election. Upon the success of NRC in Assam, this will be the most exciting achievement of present ruling Government. As Assam celebrates victory over illegal settlement, should we welcome the exodus and remain challenged? How sophisticated is our Government to face any eventuality? God forbid the Nagaland’s district of Dimapur turning into a Miya Paradise for posterity.

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Reader’s Post

Request to Airtel telecom networking in-charge Nagaland Sir,

I am constrained to apprise the networking head of Airtel Nagaland against the inactive airtel tower of Kongan village (Mon) apparently affected/fluctuating by the end of April 2017 till date. Even after dozen times of contact with the sales manager and cluster incharge (Mon) with an ultimatum served to airtel office Mon on Nov 2017 the condition of poor network still remains the same with no heed and measures taken thus far. It is rather disheartening to perceive how a responsible individual and authority of airtel telecom remains blind and deaf to the hue and cry of the public for years. I am rather bewildered why the tower was installed if an error or technical problem cannot be checked or solved even after several reminders. Hence, I humbly request the concern authority to kindly check and solve the problem at the earliest.

Aunyei Hunds, (aunyeihunds4@gmail.com)

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J-K crime branch gives report on Kathua rape, murder case

People demanding justice for the victim in Kathua rape and murder case. (file)

Jammu/Pathankot, Jul 30 (PTI): The eightyear-old girl from Kathua, who was gang-raped and killed, was overdosed with a cocktail of sedatives through her captivity,”rendering her incapacitated” to resist sexual assault and murder, states the supplementary charge sheet filed by Jammu and Kashmir’s Crime Branch today.

The charge sheet filed in the Pathankot sessions court sums up the investigation of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Crime

Branch team and also gives details of the analyses of calls and bank accounts that led it to the eight accused of the brutal crime in January this year.

The supplementary charge sheet was submitted by a Crime Branch team -- led by Senior Superintendent of Police R K Jalla and special public prosecutors J K Chopra and Santokh Singh Basra, Bhopinder Singh and Harminder Singh -- before Pathankot District and Sessions Judge Tejwinder Singh.

“We have submitted the supplementary charge sheet, giving details of call analyses, bank details and medical reports,” special public prosecutor Chopra told PTI. The charge sheet lists in chilling detail the sedatives, including cannabis, forcefully given to the child from a minority nomadic community, who was abducted on January 10 and allegedly kept in captivity for three days. She was killed on January 14 and her body was found in a forested area near Kathua on January 17, officials said.

During the course of the investigation, “it has been established that the victim was administered sedatives by accused during her captivity”, the charge sheet states.

She was given ‘mannar’ (believed to be local cannabis) as well as Epitril 0.5 mg on an empty stomach, it says. “She was forcefully administered five tablets of Clonazepam of 0.5 mg each on January 11, 2018 which is higher than the safe therapeutic dose. Subsequently

more tablets were given...

The signs and symptoms of an overdose may include drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, slow reflexes, slowed or stopped breathing, coma (loss of consciousness) and death,” according to the medical expert’s report submitted along with the charge sheet.

The peak concentration of Clonazepam is achieved in the blood after “one hour to 1.5 hours” of oral administration and its absorption is complete “irrespective of (whether it is) administered with or without food”, states the report.

It says the tablets given to the eight-year-old could have pushed her into a state of shock or coma.

The Crime Branch has arrested Sanji Ram, custodian of a temple where the child was allegedly confined, his son Vishal and his juvenile nephew, two special police officers Deepak Khajuria alias ‘Dipu’ and Surender Verma and friend Parvesh Kumar alias Mannu. All of them were named in the first charge sheet on April 9.

Maneka apologises for misquoting transgenders in LS

Maneka Gandhi (file)

New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi today apologised for using the term “the other ones” for transgenders in Lok Sabha, saying she did not “snigger but was embarrassed by her own lack of knowledge”.

Talking about the inclusion of information on prevention of human trafficking in school textbooks, Maneka Gandhi, on Thursday, called transgenders “the other ones” in Lok Sabha.

The minister drew flak from the transgender community for using the word, with Meera Sanghamitra, a member of the National Alliance for People’s Movements and a trans woman, saying that Maneka Gandhi and all the MPs who “thumped and laughed must apologise”. The minister today apologised for using the term during the debate, saying she did not “snigger”.

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Kashmiri, Pashto, Dari languages to be taught to NDA cadets: officials Pune, Jul 30 (PTI): The National Defence Academy here has included Kashmiri, Pashto and Dari languages in its curriculum from this academic year, a move that will help young officers during their posting in Jammu and Kashmir.

The course started this month and these languages will be compulsorily taught to cadets in their last year (of the three-year course) at the academy, a National Defence Academy (NDA) official told PTI. “Young leaders are invariably required to serve on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, where Pashto and Dari languages are frequently used by the adversary. “Kashmiri is our language and we have a large number of men from the state,” the official said.

Dari and Pashto are lan-

guages spoken in Afghanistan. Asked if there was a specific requirement from the service headquarters for initiating a study of these languages, the official said there was no specific demand. “It has been felt that the same (introduction of these languages) is the need of the hour in view of the normal service requirements of young officers,” the official said.

The study of modern languages has been a mandate at the NDA since its inception. Hindi is already in the curriculum and is taught to cadets.

Foreign languages are taught in the second, third and fourth semesters as a compulsory component of the academic curriculum of the premier defence education and training institute. “ C h i n e s e, A r a b i c,

French and Russian are the other foreign languages currently being taught at the tri-service academy,” the official said.

The NDA’s syllabus and curriculum are periodically reviewed by headquarters of the three defence services and its implementation is reviewed by a joint training committee along with the institute.

An iconic institute located at Khadakwasla on the city’s outskirts, NDA is the joint services academy of the armed forces where cadets receive training together before they go to their respective service academies for further pre-commissioning training. The academy is recognised by the Jahwaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and offers BA, B.Sc and B.Tech degree courses to cadets.

Rahul lauds media for standing up to ‘Mr 56’ on Rafale issue New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi today took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his “minions” are threatening journalists not to report on the “Rafale Scam”.

He also lauded the media persons who have the guts to defend the truth and stand up to “Mr 56”. “Supreme leader’s minions are now sending threatening messages to

journalists reporting on the Rafale Scam asking them to “back off or else...

“I’m really proud of the few brave press people who still have the guts to defend the truth and stand up to Mr 56,” he said in a tweet. Gandhi’s dig at Modi came over his “56-inch chest” remark made during the last Lok Sabha elections to tackle Pakistan and China.

Lynching not reality of Rajasthan: Raje Seven of family commit suicide in Ranchi

3 women arrested with 40 kg beef in Alwar

Three women were arrested in Rajasthan’s Alwar with 40 kg beef on Monday, police said.

Govindgarh police station’s Sub Inspector Dhara Singh told IANS that police received a tip that beef was being packed in polythene bags in the house of Khaleel to be sold, and raided the location where they found cow fur and the large quantity of beef.

Akbari, wife of Khaleel, Bhoori, wife of Shakeel and Sajeena, wife of Sameem, all found on the spot, were arrested.

when no one responded to the horn of the school van of Deepak’s daughter. A girl student from the van knocked on the door and saw the bodies.

According to the neighbours, the five-yearold son of Deepak was suffering from some disease since birth. Also, Deepak was under a debt of Rs 20 lakh.

This is the second such case in Jharkhand this month.

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According to the DIG, the post-mortem of the bodies will be conducted by a team of doctors and videography will be done.

Five members of the family were either killed by strangulation or with a Ranchi police taking notes at the scene of the mass sharp-edged knife. suicide.

The incident came to light on Monday morning Homkar, Deputy Inspec- suicide note says Deepak tor General of Police, told feared that he could be imreporters. plicated in a financial fraud “Two suicide notes case where he was working. have been recovered. Deep- We are investigating the ak’s suicide note had 15 case from all angles. Till pages... another suicide now, we have not reached note recovered from Ru- any conclusion.” pesh had two pages,” Hom“It seems the brothers kar said. first killed the five family He said: “Rupesh’s members and later hanged

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Ranchi, Jul 30 (IANS): Seven members of a family committed suicide here, police said on Monday.

Deepak Kumar Jha, working with a leading private company, committed suicide along with his parents, brother, wife and two children, a police officer said.

Police found the bodies of the two brothers hanging from the ceiling fan in their rented accommodation.

According to A. Mishra, the house owner, Deepak Jha, 40, wanted to set up his own business but was in debt. His younger brother, Rupesh Jha, 30, was unemployed.

The five other family members were found dead on the bed. The children included a son and a daughter. The incident took place in Ranchi’s Boria area.

“Primarily, it seems a case of suicide. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and CID teams have collected samples from all seven bodies,” Amol V.

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On questioning, Akbari confessed that her son Shakeel and his friend Sattar had brought beef to her house after slaughtering a cow to sell it further, he said The samples of the meat were sent for testing which confirmed it to be beef, said Dhara Singh.

Shakeel and Sattar are absconding and a manhunt has been initiated to nab them at the earliest, he said.

“Once they are arrested, we will get clues if they are regular suppliers of beef to shops or if they are supplying it to any particular house in this region,” he added.

Meanwhile, a peaceful bandh was staged on the call of Hindu associations including Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, he said, adding that shops were closed since morning.

Rakbar Khan was lynched to death in this area on intervening night of July 21-22 on charges of cow smuggling.

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New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has said lynching is not something “happening in Rajasthan alone.”

“It’s not the reality of Rajasthan, it’s the reality of the world. It happens to the world, that’s not something happening in Rajasthan alone,” she told CNNNews18 in an interview.

Rakbar alias Akbar was lynched on July 20 in Rajasthan’s Alwar by cow vigilantes.

Rajasthan Police had suspended Assistant SubInspector Mohan Singh for the undue delay in taking the victim to a hospital.

“At 12’o clock in the night in some remote part of Rajasthan something like this happens, I would have to be much more than god to know exactly what is really happening,” she said.

The issue, she said, is how the government reacts and what the government does.

“If we react fast and if we take necessary action, it should serve as a warning,” she added.

“If you are suspending people (for negligence), if you are opening them

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the ban on imports chilled and frozen shrimps, and cultured fish since December 2016 and February this year respectively.

Similarly, Kuwait has banned imports of frozen shrimp from India since January 2017. Thailand and Mexico have slapped the ban on shrimps and chilli imports.

Thailand has imposed temporary suspension in view of the reported occurrence of Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV) disease, Chaudhary said, adding that Mexico’s ban on grounds of detection of larva of Trogodermagranarium (Khapra beetle) in Indian Chilli.

It is not feasible to quantify the losses suffered by the farmers due to such bans as alternative avenues for disposal of the produce, both domestic and international, are always available, he said.

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NEW DELHI, Jul 30 (PTI): A task force has been set up to identify various items and policy interventions for reducing the country’s import dependence, the government said Monday.

The terms of reference of the task force include identification of products for import substitution, assessment of domestic manufacturing capacity and identification of constraints in expanding production, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry C R Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. India’s imports increased to USD 465.5 billion in 2017-18 from USD 384.3 billion in the previous fiscal. In a separate reply, the minister said that some countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have imposed the ban on import of certain agricultural products.

Saudi Arabia has imposed

GST implementation, GST collection has increased since December 2017, but iterative changes to tax rates create downside risks to the target of Rs 7.4 lakh crore (USD 100 billion) for the full fiscal year, it added.

As per estimates, the recent goods and services tax (GST) rate cut would lead to a revenue loss of about Rs 8,000-10,000 crore, but the government expects that more compliance and demand would lead to revenue buoyancy which would offset the loss.

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Dimapur, Jul 30 (NPN): The Central and State government have appointed Grievance Redressal Officers (GRO) under the provisions of e-way bill rules for processing complaints/information uploaded by tax payers/transporters. List of the Grievance Redressal Officers are available at www.cbic. gov.in/resources/htdocs-cbec/ gst/GRO%20Officers%20-%20 180718.pdf.

Traders have also been advised to make themselves conversant with e-way bill rules and be aware of mechanisms available for redressal of their concerns.

Queries may be addressed to the Nodal Officer and Grievance Redressal Officer, L. Krelo, Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Dimapur on mobile number 9436006725.

“The tax cuts, which follow cuts in January 2018 and November 2017, will weigh on the government’s revenue collections and are credit negative because they will pressure the government’s fiscal consolidation effort, which is already diminished relative to the original fiscal deficit targets set last fiscal year,” Moody’s said. The government expects GST revenue to add up to an additional 1.5 per cent of GDP in the medium-term. Despite initial disruptions to the

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cent-0.08 per cent of GDP annually. “Although the proportion of revenue loss is small, the vacillation in tax rates creates uncertainty around government revenue and comes amid persistent upside risks to its expenditures,” Moody’s said in a statement.

It said the government had budgeted gross tax revenue growth of 16.7 per cent for the current fiscal, which ends March 2019, and GST collections will be an important driver of future government revenue because of a wider tax base and tax buoyancy.

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New Delhi, Jul 30 ( P T I ) : R a t i n g a ge n c y Moody’s Monday said the recent GST rate cuts on 88 items will weigh on government’s revenue collection and is ‘credit negative’ as it will put pressure on efforts of fiscal consolidation.

The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister, last week cut tax rates on white goods as well as various handicrafts items and paints.

“We estimate revenue loss from the most recent tax cuts to be about 0.04 per

ITR filings double to GRO appointed Task force set up to identify 3 cr; refund up by 81% for e-way bill items, policy action to cut imports

New Delhi, Jul 30 (Agencies): The filing of income tax returns (ITR) for last financial year had been reportedly doubled to nearly 3 crore. According to a report in the Times of India, the number of refund cases cleared so far has gone up by over 81 per cent to 65 lakh. The publication citing sources said, the refund amount cleared up to Thursday was almost 35 per cent higher at around Rs 77,700 crore compared to the corresponding period last year when they added up to Rs 57,551 crore. The sources further told that around 60 per cent have been electronically filed this year have already been processed.

To common man’s relief, the income tax department earlier had extended the last date for filing tax returns by one month. The deadline for income tax return filing has been pushed to August 31, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said on Thursday.

“Upon consideration of the matter, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extends the ‘Due Date’ for the filing of Income Tax Returns from 31st July 2018 to 31st August 2018 in respect of the said categories of taxpayers,” the Ministry of Finance tweeted.

throughout the session and hit an intra-day low of 68.80 on heavy month-end dollar demand from oil refiners However, a weak dollar overseas and record-setting stock rally in domestic equities helped the rupee overcome initial wobbliness and limit the downtrend.

The rupee recouped early steep losses towards the tail-end trade before settling at 68.67,showing a nominal loss of 2 paise. The local currency had appreciated 29 paise in three-day rally.

Foreign funds and investors put in over Rs 1,800 crore in the Indian equity markets so far in July after a long selling spell. The latest inflow comes after such investors had taken out more than Rs 20,000 crore from the stock market during April-June.

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selling its stake in its local consumer health subsidiary, worth about $3.1 billion, and Kraft Heinz Co. considers the sale of its children’s milk drink brand Complan in India, which may fetch about $1 billion.

Technology, media and telecom along with financial services will probably remain the most active sectors for inbound deal-making this year and next, JPMorgan’s Morparia said in an interview. “Both play on the core macro and micro themes around consumption and digitization of India and we are still at early stages of evolution of these themes,” she said. “The power of data will play a critical role for India in the next two-to-five years.”

Mumbai, Jul 30 (PTI): The rupee Monday closed down by a modest 2 paise at 68.67 against the US currency to end its three-session gaining streak due to month-end dollar demand.

Traders turned cautious in the run up to the outcome of RBI monetary policy committee meeting that began today.

Sustained weakness in Asian currencies, particularly the Chinese yuan, as investors awaited decisions of key central bankers also weighed on appetite for the local currency.

The Bank of Japan will announce the outcome of its monetary policy meeting tomorrow, followed by the US Federal Reserve 68.65 at the Interbank Foreign Exon Wednesday.

The Indian unit resumed lower change (forex) market.

It traded with negative bias at 68.70 against weekend close of

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M&A and a fair amount of domestic consolidation, largely spurred by the bankruptcy process.”

Overseas buyers from Walmart to France’s Schneider Electric SE have made multi-billion-dollar bets in India to tap into the promise of rising consumption by an increasingly interconnected middle class. The nation’s focus on improving infrastructure and cleaning up $210 billion of soured loans in the banking system has also helped investors brush aside concerns about the economic fall out of a global trade war and rising crude-oil prices. Already there are more billion-dollar deals being weighed, as U.K. pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline Plc examines

Mumbai, Jul 30 (PTI): Gold prices rebounded modestly by Rs 45 per 10 grams at the bullion market here Monday following fresh buying by stockists and investors.

Elsewhere, silver prices recovered smartly by Rs 260 to close at Rs 38,080 per kg owing to renewed offtake from the industrial units.

Standard gold (99.5 per cent purity) rose by Rs 45 to close at Rs 29,770 per 10 grams from last Friday’s closing level of Rs 29,725.

Pure gold (99.9 per cent purity) also moved up by a similar margin to end at Rs 29,920 per 10 grams as against Rs 29,875 previously.

Silver (.999 fineness) jumped by Rs 260 to conclude at Rs 38,080 per kg compared to Rs 37,820 earlier. Globally, gold steadied early today ahead of a meeting of the US Federal Reserve this week which could yield clues to the future direction of the US interest rates and the dollar, key factors for precious metal prices.

Spot gold was unchanged in early European trade at USD 1,222.99 an ounce compared with a oneyear low of USD 1,211.08 hit earlier this month.

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Mumbai, Jul 30 (Agencies): Indian companies have been involved in deals worth a record $97.6 billion this year. Top banker JPMorgan Chase & Co. is predicting more offshore interest in the nation, particularly in technology, media and telecom.

Walmart Inc.’s $16 billion acquisition of a majority stake in Indian e-commerce company Flipkart Online Services Pvt. Ltd, a deal JPMorgan advised, has been the biggest so far, pushing the total past a previous annual peak of $92.3 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

India’s bankruptcy process has also spurred activity with more than $26 billion in distressed steel assets coming on the block, while a price war in telecom forced consolidation.

“This year, if there is one stand-out product it is really M&A,” said Kalpana Morparia, the chief executive officer for South and South East Asia at JPMorgan, which climbed to the top spot in India for the first time in at least a decade.

“We are seeing some great examples of inbound

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Plane’s controls deliberately manipulated, says MH370 report Kuala Lumpur, Jul 30 (Agencies): Investigators released a report on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Monday, saying the Boeing 777’s controls were likely deliberately manipulated to take it off course but they were not able to determine who was responsible, Reuters reported.

The 495-page report draws no conclusion about what happened aboard the plane that vanished with 239 people on board en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014, leaving one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries unsolved.

“The answer can only be conclusive if the wreckage is found,” Kok Soo Chon, head of the MH370 safety investigation team, told reporters.

On May 29, Malaysia called off a three-month search by U.S. firm Ocean Infinity, which spanned 112,000 sq km (43,243 sq miles) in the southern Indian Ocean and ended with no significant findings.

Staff arrange the copies of the final investigation report on missing flight MH370 in Putrajaya, Monday.

(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

It was the second major search after Australia, China and Malaysia ended a fruitless A$200 million ($147.06 million) search across an area of 120,000 sq km (46,332 sq miles) last year.

Malaysian and international investigators have been looking into why the jet veered thousands of miles off course from its scheduled route before eventually plunging into the Indian Ocean. The last communication from the plane was from the Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah who signed off with “Good night, Ma-

laysian three seven zero”, as the plane left the Malaysian airspace and later turned off course.

A 440-page final report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) last year showed that Zaharie had flown a route on his home flight simulator six weeks earlier that was “initially similar” to the one actually taken by MH370.

The Malaysian police previously concluded there were no unusual activity on the home simulator.

Kok said the investigators examined the history of the pilot and the first officer,

‘IS seizes women and children’ in Syria LONDON, JUL 30 (AGENCIES): Islamic State (IS) militants are holding more than 30 women and children hostage in south-western Syria, a monitor and local media say.

They are believed to have been seized in last week’s IS attacks that targeted an area dominated by the Druze ethnic minority in the Suweida region.

At least 215 people died in a series of suicide bombings. The Syrian government controls most of the region, but IS militants hold a small track of territory there.

Syria’s army, backed

by Russia, has recently launched a campaign to retake the remaining jihadist- and rebel-held areas.

The abductions were

reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group, and the Suwayda24 website.

The SOHR said that at least 36 women and children had been seized by IS. Several women have since managed to escape, and two have died, the reports say. The IS group has so far not spoken about the kidnappings.

It is also not clear whether negotiations are under way to secure the hostages’ release. The Druze are the third-largest religious minority in Syria and are considered by IS jihadists as heretics. Over the past year, IS fighters have lost most of the land they once held across Syria and neighbouring Iraq.

6 killed, 7 missing as California wildfire rages Redding (California), Jul 30 (IANS): At least six people have died in a deadly fire that has ravaged a large swathe of California and continues to grow amid dry weather conditions severely hampering efforts to control the blaze.

The Carr fire was just 17 per cent contained on Sunday night, having burned over 95,000 acres of land, the US media reported.

Tom Bosenko, the sheriff of Shasta County, where the blaze has been raging since last Monday, told reporters that sixteen people had been reported missing, but nine of those were found safe. The fire broke out due to a vehicle “mechanical failure” -- presumably an engine fire.

and they were satisfied with their background and training and mental health.

“We are not of the opinion it could have been an event committed by the pilots,” he said, but added they were not ruling out any possibility since the in-air turn back was done manually and the systems in the plane were also manually turned off. “We cannot exclude that there was an unlawful interference by a third party,” Kok said.

He added all the passengers of the 15 countries had their backgrounds checked by their respective countries and all came back with a clean bill of health.

The inability to locate MH370’s crash site has fuelled conspiracy theories and online debates over the last four years.

Theories range from mechanical error or a remote-controlled crash, to more bizarre explanations like alien abduction and a Russian plot. Kok said they looked into each theory and rumour raised on social media.

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Sharif’s graft cases adjourned till August 1

Zimbabwe election: High turnout in first post-Mugabe poll

Islamabad, Jul 30 (IANS): A Pakistani court on Monday adjourned till August 1 hearing against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in connection with the Al Azizia and Flagship corruption cases. The session was presided over by Accountability Court Judge Mohammad Bashir who decided to adjourn the hearing and said he would wait for the Islamabad High Court’s decision on Sharif family’s pleas against the Avenfield corruption case verdict.

The IHC will take up Sharifs’ petitions on Tuesday in the graft case in which the three-time Premier was sentenced to 10 years in prison, his daugher Maryam Nawaz got seven years jail while his son-in-law Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan received one year in prison.

The trial against the Sharif family had commenced on September 14, 2017 after the country’s anticorruption body filed cases relating to the Avenfield, Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metal Establishment, and offshore companies, including Flagship Investment Limited on the Supreme Court’s directives in the landmark Panamagate verdict last year.

Harare, Jul 30 (Agencies): Voter turnout is high in Zimbabwe’s first general election since long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted, officials said.

Foreign observers have hailed the election as an opportunity for Zimbabwe to break with its repressive past.

The presidential election is expected to be a tight contest between the incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa and his main rival Nelson Chamisa.

Parliamentary and local elections are also taking place on Monday.

Opinion polls give Mr Mnangagwa, who heads the ruling Zanu-PF party, a narrow lead over Mr Chamisa, the candidate of the opposition MDC Alliance.

Both leaders are running for the presidency for the first time.

O n S u n d a y, M r Mugabe, who first came to power after independence in 1980, said he would not vote for his successor.

Mr Mugabe, regarded as one of the last “Big Men” of African politics, was forced out of office last November by Mr Mnan-

Y ANG O N , J u l 3 0 (Agencies): Monsoon floods in Myanmar have killed at least 11 people and forced more than 100,000 to flee their homes, government officials said on Monday, as rescue workers ferried stranded residents to safety by boat, Reuters reported.

Heavy rain has hammered southern, eastern and central parts of the country since last week, cutting off highways, destroying bridges and submerging vast swathes of land.

Nway Nway Soe, assistant director at the department for disaster management, said 11 people had been killed, including three soldiers assisting relief efforts who were reported missing over the weekend.

“Eleven deaths so far,” she said. “More than…

119,000 are currently displaced. The disaster management department is providing the flood victims with rice and other dry rations such as noodles and canned fish.”

Three people drowned on Monday in the southern Mon state, Social Welfare Minister Win Myat Aye told Reuters. “They were washed away in the water,” he said.

The government has urged people to leave low-lying areas and move into relief shelters.

“We are trying to raise awareness among people who think that the flood might drop within three or four days to be more cautious,” Win Myat Aye said.

Torrential downpours

Residents make their way through flooded streets in Bago Region. (Kaung Htet/The Myanmar Times)

washed away a section of a roads in the central Kayin 60 metre (200 feet) concrete state suffered extensive dambridge in northern Shan age, state media reported. state, while rice paddies and Aerial images shared

NAGALAND: KOHIMA

Kohima, dated, the 27th July 2018.

Extension of Online Application Scholarship Schemes under Directorate of Higher Education.

In the interest of the students’ community and students studying outside the State, the Department of Higher Education has decided to extend the last date for Online Scholarship Application implemented by the Department for another 30 days i.e. up to 30th Aug 2018. This shall be the final extension for the Academic session 2018. The Annexure- IV format will be emailed to the respective institution’s email address. Institutions within Nagaland are to submit the filled Annexure on or before 29th Sept. 2018 to this Office.

DIRECTOR HIGHER EDUCATION NAGALAND :: KOHIMA

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ZION HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE DC-1389

Dr. Nilo Z. Kiba, visiting consultant from Guwahati will be available for consultation from 29th July 2018 to 11th August 2018 and every Saturdays thereafter.

Patients with Neck Pain, Backache + Leg Pain (PIVD/Slipped Disc/Sciatica) Musculoskeletal Pain, etc. may contact Dr. Nilo Z. Kiba in the following Mobile No. 9435309019 & 8787513863 for enquiry/Appointment.

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than Zanu-PF. But there is an air of optimism about this election. “This election is different, there hasn’t been violence. It’s a good sign,” one voter told me. After casting his vote, he said his prayer was that whoever wins, puts Zimbabwe first. “We have suffered enough,” he said as as he walked off on to the winding dirt road. Another voter said: “I am voting to express my freedom. That’s something I have not been able to do since 1980.”

The fact that people in Zimbabwe now freely talk about politics, regardless of who they support, speaks to a new order here. Many pray the peace will hold when the winner is announced.

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JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, PEREN Class VI, IX and XI Admission Select List 2018 The Candidate with following Roll Nos. have been qualified to take admission in the classes for which they have appeared.

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on social media showed a muddy brown deluge covering vast tracts of land and residents, including monks carrying their alms-bowls, wading through chest-deep water.

The Myanmar Red Cross Society has sent workers to help ferry people to safety in small boats and hand out first-aid kits and water purification tablets.

“Regarding those who are stranded, we try to rescue them depending on the situation of the location and if we have the capacity,” said Ye Wint Aung, deputy communications director at the Red Cross Society.

NAGALAND UNIVERSITY

(A Central University Established by an Act of Parliament 1989)

DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS & PLANT BREEDING

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES & RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CAMPUS: MEDZIPHEMA - 797106 NAGALAND

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gagwa with the help of the military.

In Domboshawa village, about an hour’s car drive from the capital, Harare, many had been in the queue even before sunrise.

The first group of voters were mainly elderly people but there were some youngsters too. Surrounded by mountains and rolling hills, the villagers were in good spirits, chatting and laughing, as they waited to vote in a primary school that had been converted into a polling station.

Having covered the 2008 and 2013 election, I met families who shared horrid stories of assault and intimidation for pledging allegiance to any party other

Myanmar floods force more than 100,000 to flee homes

E-Mail: gpbsasrd@gmail.com hodgpb@nagalanduniversity.ac.in

DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Some people joined queues early morning waiting for the polls to open.

Phone : 03862-247219 FAX: 03862-247113

CIRCULAR

Under the Project Seed Hub for Pulses; limited quantity of better quality seeds (Breeder Seeds) of following crops/varieties are available for sale at Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema.

Crop Variety Price Rs. per kg Black Gram PU-31, SBC-40 180.00 Green Gram SGC-16, SGC-20, IPM 02-3 180.00 Field pea Aman 76.00 Rajmash Arun 120.00 The above seed material would be sold to seed growers / farmers / KVKs with the condition that whole of their produce of seed would be purchased back after harvest; by SASRD as per existing market price.

Interested farmers / seed growers / KVKs may buy the seeds from the Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, SASRD or contact Dr. Pankaj Shah (09436617767 / 09826812240), Nodal Officer, Seed Hub, SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema. Due to shortage; seed material would be sold on first come first serve basis.

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//Dated Kohima the

July 2018.

Announcement of NTSE and NMMS Scholarship Examination –2018- 2019 1. National Talent Search Examination ( For the Students Studying in Class – 10 for both Govt. and Private Schools) 2. National Means-Cum- Merit Scholarship ( Only for Government School Students Studying in Class-8) Eligibility for NTSE : Class-10 Students studying in a Recognised School, who have Passed Class-9 with 50% marks for ST/SC and 55% marks for General Category.  On qualifying the exam, the Scholarship amount will be Rs. 1250/- per monthly for Class XI to Class XII, Rs. 2000/- per month for Undergraduates and Post Graduates and for M.Phil and Ph.D be fixed in accordance with the UGC norms with Merit Certificate.

Eligibility for NMMS : Class - 8 Students studying in Government School, who have Passed Class 7 with 50% marks for ST/SC and 55 % marks for General Category.  On qualifying the exam, the Scholarship amount will be Rs. 12000/- Per annum (i.e., Rs. 1000/per month) from Class XI to Class XII. Stage Area Date NTSE/NMMS Last date for Submission of 31st August, 2018 Application Form Stage – I, NTSE ( State Level) Date of NTSE and NMMS Examination 3rd November 2018 Stage – II, NTSE Examination in all States and Union 12th May, 2019 (Sunday) (National Level) Territories • Application Forms may be collected from 31st July 2018 at SCERT, Nagaland, Kohima during office hours.

• Application forms are to be submitted at SCERT (NTSE/NMMS Cell), Nagaland: Kohima • No Applications will be accepted after 31st August, 2018.

• For further information please contact State Liaison Officer/ Nodal Officer, NTSE/ NMMS, SCERT, Nagaland : Kohima (9436071764) DC-1388

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Detoxification camp underway in Mon

Organizers, resource persons and attendees of the one month detoxification camp. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: A one month detoxification camp started at Yuching Village under Mon district on July 28.

DIPR, in a report, stated that N. Neangba Konyak, director De-addiction and Rehab Centre, Mon asked the campers to be humble and avoid taking intoxicants after the

camp was over.

He requested the Churches and mission board to play a major role in rehabilitating the addicted and to start a home mission which, he said was the need of the hour.

Dr. Pangmoi, Amen (Nurse), Chiyem, VCC Yuching and Nahwang,

speaker YSU were also present during the inaugural program.

Wangchah, youth secretary of KBBB said a dedicatory prayer.

The detoxification camp has been jointly organized by Yuching Students’ Union, Gospel Outreach Ministry and

KBBB and is sponsored by Yuching Students’ Union and Village Council Yuching.

49 campers registered for the month long camping starting which will end on August 28 and many more are expected to join in the following days, the report said.

CKHSS Kohima alumni association formed DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing golden jubilee celebration, Christ King Higher Secondary School (CKHSS) Kohima held its first alumni meet on July 28 at the Jubilee Hall at CKHSS premises and formed its alumni association.

A release by Christ King Higher Secondary School stated that in the meeting the principal of the school, Fr. Linus stated that the jubilee would be a yearlong celebration beginning October 2018.

The release further stated that the meeting was moderated by Joachim, CKHSS vice principal, sister Melissa invoked God’s blessings while rector, Fr Paul gave a short talk about the formation of the alumni association.

After a brief discussion, the alumni association was formed with Neilhouvolie Mechülho and Zedikuolie Kire as president and general secretary along with nine other members.

A representative from each batch was also selected to coordinate with the office bearers.

MCK organizes 21st Fresher’s Day DIMAPUR: Modern College Kohima (MCK) held its 21st annual fresher’s social on July 27, at the college auditorium under the theme “A Journey towards Quintessential Outlook” with director of higher education, Kuholi Chishi as the chief guest.

A press release from college principal Dr. H.P Singh stated that Kuholi Chishi spoke on all round development of the college students, professionalism and genuine learning.

She also encouraged the students to struggle, Due to incessant rain large portions of paddy fields (Lokhwi, Tesuda and work hard and do the best Ewikereda) along Adau river of Losami village under Phek district have to achieve the best. been damaged.

Exhortation was delivered by dean of the college Kaikho Losü where he highlighted the vision of the college which was started by Dr. Hekha.

He further urged the students to take advantage of facilities and grow in all aspects of life. The college also signed an MOU with

the University of China for a faculty exchange program.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Bangai of B.A 3rd sem. (H) and Tulasi of B.A 3rd Sem. (H) while the invocation was pronounced

by Lokho Khrasi of B.A. 3rd sem. (H), general secretary of EU, MCK. A welcome speech was delivered by Modern College Students Union (MCSU) general secretary N. Nchumthung, Nayank Mishra of class 11(Sc) delivered a speech on behalf of the freshers.

Chongboi Singson of 1st Sem. B.A (H) and Justin (B.Voc) 1st semester were adjudged Miss and Mr. Freshers respectively.

Later, vote of thanks was delivered by MCSU social and cultural secretary Bikram Saha, B.A 5th Sem. (H) and benediction prayer was pronounced by MCK prayer secretary of EU, Chingling, B.A 3rd Sem. (H).

26th Spero Meliora 2018 held

Kohima: Kohima Village Students’ Union and Dolphin Club Konia organized the 26th Spero Meliora 2018 at Kohima Village Council Hall on July 28.

The 26th Spero Meliora was marked by debate, solo, cultural group song, quiz, painting, essay and spelling bee competition. Several students representVillage Health Committee (VHC) Bhandari, under the aegis of Nagaland ing Tsütuonuomia Students Union (TSU), Lhisemia Health Project (NHP) organised an awareness program on “ANC & PNC” Students Union (LSU), Dapfütsumia Students Union at Council Hall Bhandari Village on July 28 with GNM Lolano Lotha as the (DSU) and Pfuchatsumia Students Union (PSU) joined the event. resource person.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018

NDPP youth organisation ridicules Zeliang’s suggestions on checking influx DIMAPUR: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Youth Organisation has ridiculed leader of opposition TR Zeliang’s suggestions on checking influx of illegal immigrants into the State that appeared in local dailies on the eve of the publication of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in neighbouring Assam.

In a statement issued by its media wing, the ruling party’s youth wing said it was surprising to observe that Zeliang was showing so much concern for the influx of illegal immigrants problem and the related dangers thereof as if he had suddenly woken up to the problem and he had never been aware of it.

The organisation also termed Zeliang’s suggestions as amusing, and also questioned whether he had been blind to the problem that was of grave concern to all citizens when he had been the chief minister of the state.

The organisation demanded that Zeliang should rather declare the

measures he had taken to address the problem when he was at the helm of affairs as the chief minister.

Re f e r r i n g t o h i s comments on Inner Line Permit (ILP), the ruling party’s youth wing remarked that the leader of opposition was speaking as though the ILP had suddenly come into existence. Inner Line Permit, an offshoot of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, was in existence even before the State came into being, it added.

The Youth Wing Organisation further said that if Zeliang was indeed concerned, he should have taken necessary steps while he was the chief minister, which he obviously, it said, did not.

Appreciating the measures taken by the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government to avert the influx of illegal immigrants from the neighbouring states into Nagaland, the organisation remarked that it was unbecoming on the part of a former chief minister

to be making “immature statements” while he himself had not taken any action to tackle the issue during his tenure.

The statement alleged that the former chief minister had turned a deaf ear to the issue when Nagaland’s citizens and activists had come together on this issue.

It further claimed that though the concer ned citizens had tried to obtain his support on the issue, the latter had reportedly ignored them.

While reiterating its concern for Nagaland’s protection and the rights of its people, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Youth Organisation condemned T.R. Zeliang for allegedly ignoring the matter while being a chief minister and for now talking about the dangers of the influx of illegal immigrants.

It asserted that it would not allow a former non-performing chief minister who had bluffed the entire society about his educational qualification, to continue spreading lies and false propaganda.

Body of missing girl recovered

DIMAPUR: In an update to the report of a mother and daughter being carried away by the Dzuchru river on Sunday, it was reported that the body of the missing daughter has been retrieved.

It may be recalled that the mother and daughter were swept away by the river where the mother was rescued and admitted to a hospital.

A press release from Yimchungrü Union Kohima (YUK) president T. Kejingkhum reported that

the Kriekesapelikro, in collaboration with the State Disaster Response Force retrieved the body of the daughter, identified as SorilaYimchunger, at around 7 a.m. after searching a stretch of around 300 ft. from the spot where they were carried away. YUK has extended its heartfelt gratitude to the District Administration of Kohima, District Disaster Management Authority, DEF Kohima, Phesama Village Council, the various frontal organizations and

churches, Angami Youth Organisation, Southern Angami Youth Organisation, Angami Women Organisation, Southern Angami Women Organisation, and all the well wishers in and around Kohima for rendering their service and help in retrieving the drowned body.

The union has also conveyed its condolences over the sudden demise of Sorila Yimchunger, and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Power outage in Peren district, Medziphema DIMAPUR: In view of the ongoing four lane work (Dimapur-Kohima), the Power department has informed all consumers under Medziphema and Peren district that there will be total shutdown of power supply on 33 KV AP-1 Feeder from August 1 to 3 consecutively from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In a press note, executive engineer transmission division Kohima said this was being done in order to shift and relocate the 132 KV tower to facilitate the on-going four-lane works. The public have been requested to cooperate and bear with the inconvenience during the shutdown period.

Village Health Committee (VHC) Mongphio, under the aegis of Nagaland Health Project (NHP), organised a seminar on Birth Registration & Child Immunization at Community Hall Mongphio village on July 29 with Rhanbeno ASHA as the resource person.

Pfutsero Govt College holds freshers’ day St Ignatius of Loyola feast Minority women pick up leadership skills commemorated at Jakhama

DIMAPUR: St Ignatius of Loyola founder of Jesuit Order and the Patron of the School feast was commemorated at Loyola Higher Secondary School Church, Jakhama, the first mission centre of the Jesuits good news ministry in Nagaland, with Reverend Father Joseph Chittissery, rector, Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Kohima as the main celebrant on July 28. A press release from LHSS stated that, reverend father Chittissery highlighted the life of saints from the Jesuit congregation. The present pope Francis was a Jesuit priest, father Chittissery added. He challenged the faithful people to serve Jesus Kingdom for the greater glory of God. Reverend father Charles D’Souza, parish priest of Mary Help of Christians, Jakhama gave a brief introduction of St. Ignatius and the role of the Jesuits ministry. FelicitaPfutsero Government College held its 36th Freshers’ Day on July 27. tion voice and action were performed by Jesuits candidates DIMAPUR: Under the to give their best in their best student Dane Dukru and students. Reverend father Victor D’Mello, principal theme “Scaling greater studies as well to develop of the Political Science De- of LHSS, expressed words of gratitude. Priests and nuns heights”, Pfutsero Gov- and refine their skills. Ag- partment, who scored the from different parts of the state and neighbouring villages Organizers and participants with minority women who attended the including old pupils joined the sacred ceremony. leadership training program on July 28. ernment College, Pfutsero riculture being the main highest in the subject with (PGCP) held its 36th Fresh- source of economy, Dr. Sazo 6.16 CGPA. Freshers were DIMAPUR: Parivartan delivered by Rajesh Singh, laws of the country and ers’ day on July 27 at the encouraged the students to acknowledge by senior stucollege auditorium with Dr. focus on economic indepen- dents. Kethozo Nakro and DIMAPUR: ACAUT and PSAN have issued a clarifica- Foundation for Social secretary of PFSCER. The explained the benefits for Chotisuh Sazo as the guest dence with improved and Prewe-ii Letro were ad- tion to the statement published on July 30 with regards Change & Economic Re- topics discussed in the pro- women in central governspeaker. new technologies. He also judged Mr. and Miss. Fresh- to backdoor appointments: According to ACAUT and form (PFSCER), a national gram were Swachh Bharat, ment schemes.

The program was atA press release from spoke on the importance ers 2018 respectively and the PSAN the OM mentioned as 04.08.11 should read as level NGO, conducted a legal rights of women and the college mass media of the Naga culture and runners up were Kezuvehu 04.08.08. It also clarified that the 29 posts of APPs that leadership training pro- violence against women tended by 80 participants committee convenor Neiko encouraged the students Khamo and Chope-ii. The were concealed by the Law & Justice department were gram for minority women & girls. The resource per- and sponsored by GAIL Ritse stated that the speaker to respect elders, be honest program was led by Prelo not mentioned in the list of 304 posts. Further, ACAUT on July 28 at Zhipfemi son Wekhrope Marhu ex- (India) Limited and led by gave a brief history of the and sincere and preserve the Wetsah, PGCSU finance and PSAN said the last paragraph should be read as “not community hall Khezhak- plained the legal rights E. Koza. Invocation was that women have and also said by Pfuza Koza, vice Chakhesang tribe and also rich culture and traditions of secretary, welcome note was only 706 posts in question but all illegal appointments eno village in Phek.

A press release issued dwelt on domestic violence pastor of CRC. The respoke on the importance the fore fathers. The college delivered by Dr. Moanochet made to the posts that come under the purview of NPSC and role of education in the Alumni Association, in the Longchar, principal PGCP on contract/retainer/adhoc/temporary basis should be by PFSCER secretar y, against women, trafficking source persons were Eyosa development of a nation. program, awarded their first and a special number was terminated and be requisitioned to NPSC for free, fair and Rajesh Singh stated that of women etc. Marhu also Kikhi and Wekhrope Mara welcome speech was spoke about the important hu, advocate, Kohima.

He encouraged the students alumni award 2018 to the presented by Kingsmen. open competition among the qualified Nagas.”

ACAUT, PSAN corrigendum

LS passes bill to provide death to child rape convicts

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): A crucial bill seeking to provide death penalty to those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12 years and making the law against such sexual offences more stringent, was passed by the Lok Sabha today.

The bill replaces the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance promulgated on April 21, following an outcry over the rape and murder of a minor girl in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir and the rape of another woman at Unnao in Uttar Pradesh.

Although the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2018 was supported by most members across the political spectrum and passed by a voice vote, some in the Opposition

5 minors drown, 2 bodies recovered (From p-1) and Tsuphuto, class V student of Don Bosco School. SDRF teams from Zunheboto and Tuensang have also joined the search operation from Monday.

However, the search operation could not continue in the darkness and was called off late in the evening. The SP said that the search operation will continue on Tuesday.

However, district authorities said rains had gotten worse and made it difficult to carry out the search operation.

NPP condoles: State NPP president Ato Yepthomi, has expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and lauded the efforts of those involved in search operations.

objected to the government adopting the ordinance route to enact the law.

A statutory resolution disapproving the ordinance on the matter and several amendments moved by the opposition members were also negated by voice vote.

Replying to an over two hour discussion on the measure, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the stringent law was aimed at providing safety to minor girls.

He said the existing Indian Penal Code provided for punishment to those convicted of raping a woman, but there was no provision for rape or gangrape of minor girls below 16 or 12 years of age. These are “very important provisions” which

the government has proposed, Rijiju said. He said the recent incidents of rape and gangrape of women below the age of 12 years has shaken the conscience of the entire nation.

Therefore, the offences of rape and gangrape of women under the age of 12-16 years require effective deterrence through legal provisions of more stringent punishment, he said.

During the debate, Deputy Speaker M Thambi Durai, who was in the Chair, suggested that the provisions of the legislation be given maximum publicity, which would act as a deterrence. The Minister agreed to it.

The bill stipulates stringent punishment for perpetrators of rape, particularly of girls below 12 years. Death sentence has been provided for rapists of girls under 12 years.

The minimum punishment in cases of rape of women has been increased from rigorous imprisonment of seven years to 10 years, extendable to life imprisonment, Rijiju said.

According to the bill, in case of rape of a girl under 16 years, the minimum punishment has been increased from 10 to 20 years, extendable to imprisonment for rest of life, which means jail term till the convict’s “natural

CM Rio calls for self-reliant Nagaland

(From p-1)

Calling for better work ethic and culture, the chief minister stated: “We are farmers and servants, but we employ others to be our servants and farmers, while we remain idle.

If we want to check illegal immigrants, we must see the supply and demand scenario. If there are no jobs for immigrants, they won’t come.” He also alleged that some Nagas were “forcibly buying” illegal immigrants too.

The main highlights of the brief programme were welcome address by rural development adviser Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire and vote of thanks by rural development director Dr Imlimeren Jamir.

In his welcome address, Kire said the event was a one of its kind in Nagaland and that people need not pay any money to use tractors as they were distributed for free by the government. He also congratulated the best performing VDBs and hoped the awards would serve as an incentive to other VDBs too.

While giving vote of thanks, Jamir cautioned the beneficiaries against selling the tractors and implements and called for use these wisely as they were given for free.

The programme was chaired by rural development department secretary Neposo Theluo and the invocation pronounced by Ao Baptist Church Diphupar pastor N Lipok Jamir.

life”.The punishment for gangrape of a girl below 16 years will invariably be imprisonment for the rest of life of the convict.

Stringent punishment for rape of a girl under 12 years has been provided with the minimum jail term being 20 years which may go up to life in prison or death sentence. Gangrape of a girl under 12 years of age will invite punishment of jail term for the rest of life or death.

The measure also provides for speedy investigations and trial. The time limit for investigation of all cases of rape has been prescribed, which has to be mandatorily completed within two months.

The deadline for the completion of trial in all rape cases will be two months.

A six-month time limit for the disposal of appeals in rape cases has also been prescribed, the bill says, adding that there will also be no provision for anticipatory bail for a person accused of rape or gangrape of a girl under 16 years.

It has also been prescribed that a court has to give notice of 15 days to a public prosecutor and the representative of the victim before deciding on bail applications in case of rape of a girl under 16 years of age.

Govt defends itself in Jio Institute issue New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): Amid continuing criticism over institution of eminence tag for Jio Institute, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said only a “Letter of Intent” has been issued to it.

As many as 114 applications were received, including 40 from the private sector, for being considered as Institutions of Eminence.

Javadekar told the Lok Sabha that out of the 40 private sector applications, 11 were in the greenfield sector.

Besides Jio Institute, two other institutions – Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences (BITS), Pilani and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal -- from the private sector were issued LoIs, the minister said.

“Letter of Intent has been issued to only one institution, namely Jio Institute, under greenfield category for setting up ‘Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University’ in the next three years,” the Human Resource Development Minister said during the Question Hour.

This institution has been recommended and approved by the Empowered Expert Committee and the University Grants Commission based on its 15-year strategic vision plan and a 5-year rolling implementation plan with clear annual milestones and action plans, he added.

An ambulance makes way through a flooded road after heavy rains, in Lucknow on Monday, July 30, 2018. (PTI)

tual number of deaths is much higher as data from other parts of the country has yet to be collated and in many areas, particularly rural ones, deaths are not reported.

The floods have affected millions of people, destroying homes and agricultural crop.

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled to safety in relief camps set up by the government.

The India meteorological department has predicted heavy rains for the next five days across different parts of the country.

The national disaster response force (NDRF)

has carried out relief and rescue operations in all the flood-hit regions.

In the eastern state of Assam, 600 NDRF personnel have been deployed in the affected areas.

In Delhi more than 3,000 people living on the flood plains of the river Yamuna have been evacuated to higher ground.

The river has breached its danger mark and some bridges have been closed to the public.

Patients uploaded videos on social media of fish swimming in the intensive care unit of a government hospital in Patna, the capital of Bihar, after heavy downpours over the weekend.

Until now across the country the rainfall has been at the lower end of the normal range in the first half of the season.

Some states in the north east of India have had less rainfall than normal but have experienced floods that have caused disruption.

According to data from the country’s central water commission (CWC), a fifth of global flood related deaths take place in India.

Torrential rains wreak havoc in Nagaland

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On NH-2 below Indira Gandhi Stadium where sinking occurred, the chief secretary said engineers had taken stock of the situation and that prevention of further subsidence would be taken up. Toy added that besides roads, several private and government properties were damaged, even as Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) was taking steps to ensure that relief reached the affected families.

He said there were reports of damage of properties from other districts, but most of the damage occurred in and around Kohima. On the road between Tuensang and Mon districts (NH-702) where Tobu area has been completely cut off, Toy said BRO officials had informed that landslides occurred 23 km away from Tuensang side and even the culvert was not in a good shape.

He said though men and machines had been deployed to clear the debris, it would take some time since. On the damaged road at Mesulumi-Chizami point in Phek district, he said road diversion was washed away, though BRO had placed pipes and light vehicles were plying.

The chief secretary said vehicles were plying

on Peducha road though there was sinking in two portions, adding it would be taken care of as essential commodities had to pass through the road.

On the four-lane road at Zubza where traffic has come to a halt for the past four days due to a massive landslide, Toy said the State government would take up the matter with National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd at the highest level.

Meanwhile, NSDAM secretary Rovilatuo Mor, who was present during the press conference, claimed that relief materials and compensations were being released immediately as per guidelines. He said all district disaster management authority (DDMA) personnel were on their toes currently.

On the number of house damaged and loss of life, Rajesh Soundararajan from Kohima DDMA said there was one casualty so far. He said though two people were swept away by strong water current in Phesama, one person was later rescued and admitted in hospital. Body of the deceased was retrieved on Monday morning.

He also added 25 houses were damaged so far and some families were evacuated.

Earlier, the review meeting was convened by

the chief secretary with officials of works & housing, R&B and highways and school education departments, district administration, BRO and DDMA. Houses damaged in Kma: Landslides have completely damaged two government quarters and affected 10 private residences at Naga hospital colony Kohima on Monday morning.

According to sources, there was no casualty, but around 20 families were affected and evacuated to a safer place.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e stretch of NH-2 near Phesama village, which was blocked by mudslide on July 28 last and opened for traffic on July 29 afternoon, continued to be affected by mudslide affecting smooth flow of traffic.

Kiphire Correspondent adds: Owing to the heavy downpour, NH-202 in Kiphire has been cut off after heavy landslides occurred in two places near Yahi Bridge.

NH Kiphire division executive engineer said the road leading to Tuensang from Kiphire via Shamator town has being suspended since July 29 night. He said restoration work was underway, but could take more than a week to clear the mudslide in two areas near Yahi Bridge along the stretch of NH-202.

AAP accuses LG of making 40 L not in NRC; Assam in turmoil misleading statements (From p-1)

New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): AAP on Monday accused the Lt. Governor of making “misleading statements” to create hurdles in the implementation of CCTV project in the city.

With Lt. Governor Anil Baijal’s office saying that there have been reported instances of “misuse of CCTV for intrusion on and compromises with the privacy of individuals”, AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said: “The misleading public statements being issued by the office of the Lt Governor of Delhi on the installation of CCTVs in residential areas and markets is a dirty ploy to create deliberate hurdles in the implementation of this major safety measure.”

Calling the reasons given

by LG baseless, Bhardwaj said LG’s office needs to tell “how CCTV cameras, to be installed at entry/exit gates of residential areas, are a breach of privacy?”

“According to the latest data, at least 118 vehicles are stolen in Delhi every day and a majority of such thefts take place from the parking of residential areas.

So going by the baseless objections being raised by the LG’s office, should the residents of Delhi understand that the LG, who is incharge of Delhi Police, does not want to prevent such thefts?” he asked. About women safety, Bhardwaj said that the “LG should step out of his palace” to get a first-hand experience of the serious condition of women safety in Delhi.

Heavy rain causes flood in several states Govt clears implementation of

New Delhi, Jul 30 (AGENCIES): Heavy rain and floods have claimed at least 537 lives during the monsoon season in India.

All the deaths have happened in six of the country’s 29 states and 13 people are reported missing.

The western state of Maharashtra, where some districts have had up to 99.3mm of rainfall, suffered the highest number of fatalities with 139.

It was followed by 126 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 70 in Uttar Pradesh, 52 in Gujarat and 34 in Assam.

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‘Make in India’ defence policy

Nirmala Sitharaman (file)

New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): The government on Monday finally approved the implementation of guidelines for the defence Strategic Partnership model that incentivises domestic private as well as foreign firms in military manufacturing in the country.

And the first project to kick off the long-delayed Strategic Partnership policy will be 111 utility twin-engine helicopters worth an estimated Rs 21,000 crore for the Indian Navy.

The decision to implement the policy was taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council -- the highest decision-making body on procurement. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the meeting. “In continuation of its efforts to boost indigenous defence industry and to reduce time-

lines so as to ensure timely delivery of equipment to the Armed Forces, the DAC discussed and approved implementation guidelines for the Strategic Partnership Model,” a defence ministry spokesperson said.

The model promulgated in May 2017 seeks to identify Indian private firms to be designated as Strategic Partners. Apart from allowing private manufacturers, it also keeps the door open for defence PSUs and the Ordnance Factory Board to tie up with foreign original equipment manufacturers to make big-ticket military hardware.

In the initial phase, the selection of such partners would be confined to four segments: Fighter aircraft, helicopters, submarines, armoured fighting vehicles and main battle tanks. In each segment, only one partner would generally be selected, according to the policy. The model aims to revitalize the defence industrial ecosystem and progressively build indigenous capabilities in the private sector to design, develop and manufacture complex weapon systems for the future needs of the Armed Forces.

“Questions have been asked over the methodology being followed in finalising the NRC. It raises question marks on the credibility of the process,” he said.

He also urged the government to remove shortcomings in the entire process and that all issues be settled as per the 1985 Assam Accord signed in the presence former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Meanwhile, West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee reacted sharply on the exclusion of over 40 lakh names in Assam’s draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), saying people with Aaadhar cards and passports are not in the list.

“People are being isolated through a game plan.

We are worried because people are being made refugees in their own country.

It’s a plan to throw out Bengali speaking people and Biharis. Consequences will be felt in our state also,” Mamata further added.

Trinamool Congress’ Sudip Bandyopadhyay, whose party moved an adjournment motion on the issue, asked where will these 40 lakh people, whose names have not figured in the final draft, go.

“It is inhuman. It is a mental torture. I would request the Central Government and Home Minister to take this issue up very seriously. Justice should not be denied to these people at any cost. Fresh revision should be the top priority.

If necessary, amendment must be moved so that these people may get shel-

ter,” said Roy. of Supreme Court.”

“Why this step has been taken only in Assam? Rajya Sabha adjourned Why not in other states? for the day Government must assure Rajya Sabha was adthat these 40 lakh people will not be denied justice,” journed for the day following an uproar by the he added. especially the Not final NRC, opposition opposition, Trinamool Congress and must not politicise it: the Samajwadi Party over the publication of Assam’s Rajnath draft National Register of Union Home Minis- Citizens. ter Rajnath Singh said the The Upper House witdraft of the National Reg- nessed three adjournments ister of Citizens (NRC) that earlier in the day due to was published on Monday the continued uproar over was not the final list and the issue before the Chair there was no need to create called it a day at 2:13 p.m. panic, while urging the opWhen the House reposition not to politicise it. convened at 2 p.m. after the He also assured that last adjournment, Derek people whose names are O’Brien of TMC stood up not included in the final demanding a discussion on draft will get the opportu- the notice given by him on nity to prove their citizen- the NRC. ship.

However, chairman “Whatever work is go- M. Venkaiah Naidu said ing on in the NRC, is hap- he had taken the initiative pening under the supervi- earlier in the day and even sion of the Supreme Court. called Home minister RaTo say that the government jnath Singh to the House to has done it, and it is inhu- respond on the issue. man and brutal...such al“Home Minister came legations are baseless. all the way to the House, “It is not the right thing neither the members were to say,” Rajnath Singh told willing to say anything, nor the Lok Sabha during Zero did they allow the House to Hour. function,” Naidu said, adThe Home Minister journing the Rajya Sabha also said that there is “no for ten minutes. question of any coercive When the House reaction against anyone”, convened at 2:11 p.m., while stressing the NRC O’Brien again demanded process is “being carried a discussion on the issue out with complete fairness under Rule 267. and transparency”.

“It is not a political A p p e a l i n g t o t h e issue sir. It is a question House, the Minister said: of human rights, it is a hu“This is a very sensitive manitarian issue, it is a naissue. Everyone should tional issue, ... we need to lend their support. I want look after Indian citizens. to make it clear...you can Please allow me to raise express your anger...but let this issue sir,” he said. Samme tell you that the gov- ajwadi Party members and ernment is not doing any- some from the Congress thing...everything is being too started raising the issue done under the supervision leading to a din.

High profile cops appear in SC New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): High profile IPS officers -- CBI director Alok Kumar Verma and Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik -- today marked their presence before the Supreme Court which had summoned them for their alleged lapses and laxity.

Verma and Patnaik, both UT cadre IPS officers, were summoned in connection with the Manipur fake encounter killings and traffic congestion in the national capital respectively. The CBI chief is a 1979-batch officer and Patnaik is from the 1985 batch of the cadre. Verma appeared before a bench of Justices M B Lokur and U U Lalit and gave an explanation about the status of probe into the cases of fake encounters involving the Army, the Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police.

The Delhi police commissioner appeared before a separate bench of Justices Lokur and Deepak Gupta, which directed him to come out with a time-line for removing traffic bottlenecks at 77 congested corridors in the city.

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TCG awareness programme

DIMAPUR: The Coming Merhülietsa Colony on Generation (TCG), a Kohow to make paper and hima based organization, cloth bags, with material under its “Nagaland says easily available at home no to plastic” campaign or made at low costs. A conducted a two-day worksimilar session was held shop-&-awareness program at Kripa Foundation Reat two different venues on hab centre at High School July 27 and 28.

Colony the following day.

A press release by The participants in TCG, Kohima, media cell the training were encourstated that an awareness aged to refuse plastic bags and training program was as much as possible and to organized for women and The program at Kripa Foundation Rehab centre in promote use of biodegradyouth from Lower Jail and progress. able bags.

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Youth seminar on Eucharist held in Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Youth department of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) organized a seminar for youth of the Lotha community at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, 5th mile, Diphupar on July 29.

A press release from the youth department said that the theme of the seminar was “Youth and The Eucharist.” Dr. Fr. Nicholas G. SDB was the resource person for the day. The main aim of this gathering was to assist the youth in enriching their

Youth department and church members and participants of the seminar on July 29.

faith, especially their faith on ‘The Holy Eucharist’, which is ‘the source and the summit of Christian faith,’ -- the core teaching of the Catholic

Church. Fr. Nicholas at various occasions emphasized that the Eucharist is the centre of praise and worship and the best form of prayer a

Catholic should not omit in his or her prayer life.

The release stated that around fifty or more youth gathered for the occasion.

Imran Khan to take oath as PM on Aug 11

Islamabad/Peshawar, Jul 30 (PTI): Imran Khan said Monday that he will take oath as prime minister on August 11, even as his Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf party was striving to get the required numbers to form a government. The PTI, led by 65-year-old Khan, has emerged as the single largest party in the National Assembly after the July 25 elections, but it is still short of numbers to form the government on its own. Khan’s party yesterday announced that it is trying to reach out to smaller parties and independents to form the next government.

Khan said he will take oath as Prime Minister on 11th of next month (August), state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

“I have also decided about chief minister of K hy b e r Pa k h t u n k h wa which I will announce in the next 48 hours. Whatever I have decided in this regard is in the best interest of people,” he said while addressing PTI members of provincial assembly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Imran Khan

province, the PTI has won a two-thirds majority by bagging 65 seats in the assembly of 99 members.

He said alleviation of poverty from interior Sindh will be among top priorities of his government.

On Saturday, PTI spokesman Naeemul Haque told reporters that the party chief will take oath as the prime minister before August 14.

Haque said that he hoped the president would call an assembly session and Khan would take oath as premier before the Independence day.

He said Khan would

prefer a peoples’ ceremony of oath-taking where thousands can watch him take the oath as prime minister.

“Perhaps D-Chowk area may be the right place to do it,” he said, referring to Islamabad’s famous DChowk where the party had staged its 126-day sitin in 2014 against alleged rigging in the 2013 general elections.

Although the PTI has emerged as the single largest party in the National Assembly after the polls, the final results issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan show that the party is still short of num-

Philippine police vow ‘surgical and chilling’ war on drugs, crime MANILA, Jul 30 (Agencies): Philippine police vowed on Monday to revamp and intensify a fight against crime and drugs, a week after President Rodrigo Duterte promised no letup in a bloody crackdown that has alarmed the international community.

“Surgical and chilling will be the trademark of the reinvigorated anti-illegal drugs and anti-criminality campaign,” police chief Oscar Albayalde told a news conference.

Thousands of suspected drug dealers and users have been killed in the past two years in what police say were shootouts.

Police have rejected accusations by activists that suspects were being systematically executed, based on weak intelligence and with the assumed backing of Duterte.

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A police SWAT team member stands guard while residents look on during police anti-drug operation in Manila. (File photo)

been committed. Duterte in March cancelled the Philippines’ ICC membership in protest.

Albayalde said Duterte’s war on drugs would be “recalibrated”, and there would be renewed focus and intensity, with “built-in safeguards” to ensure operations were lawful and protected human rights.

A police oversight committee would be formed, he said. The police chief warned of “frightful” consequences for anyone who continued to sell drugs.

He said police intelligence had identified 893

“high-value targets”, warning that they and “their patrons and protectors” would receive a “strong message of the certainty of punishment”.

Albayalde said nearly 1.3 million drug users and street peddlers had surrendered, and that they would be strictly monitored, including 215,000 who have undergone rehabilitation.

Philippine police have several times promised to overhaul the anti-drugs campaign, although human rights groups say there has been little noticeable change.

bers to form its government independently.

According to the results, the PTI has bagged 116 general seats — 22 short of simple majority — whereas the PML-N and PPP have won 64 and 43 seats, respectively.

Pakistan’s National Assembly comprises a total of 342 members, of which 272 are directly elected.

To meet the required number of votes, the PTI leadership has reportedly been approaching the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), PMLQuaid (PML-Q), and the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), as well as independents.

Meanwhile, two main parties - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party - have agreed on formulation of a “coordinated joint strategy” if the PTI manages to form its government at the centre.

The understanding on cooperation was reached during the first direct meeting between the leaders of the PML-N and PPP after the general elections here

Greece wildfire death toll rises to 91 Athens, Jul 30 (IANS): The death toll from last week’s wildfire near the Greek capital city Athens reached 91 on Monday, according to the Fire Department.

The blaze which broke out on Monday was the deadliest in Europe since 1900. Eighty-seven bodies were found in the seaside town of Mati and another four people later died in hospital, Efe news reported.

Authorities said on Sunday that they had been able to identify 59 of the victims and that 25 people were still missing. Fortyfive peopled remained hospitalized, including one child.

Inspections by rescue teams consisting of firemen, soldiers and volunteers of the affected areas were almost concluded.

Coast guard divers were also searching for further casualties who might have drowned while trying to flee the fire.

yesterday.

“It was an ice-breaker,” said PML-N’s Mushahid Hussain Sayed, when asked about the outcome of the meeting. “It was a very good meeting and you can call it a meeting of the minds.”

He said that there was complete unanimity of views between the two main parties that the “July 25 elections have been stolen”.

The PPP delegation comprised former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Sherry Rehman, Qamar Zaman Kaira and Farhatullah Babar while the PML-N side was represented by Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Ayaz Sadiq, former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan.

Later, the PPP leaders also held talks with Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who also heads the MMA, and tried to persuade him to reverse his decision of boycotting parliament.

Since the MMA has 12 seats, the combined seats of the PPP, PML-N and MMA become 117 — two more than Khan’s party.

Trump threatens government shutdown over immigration policy Washington, Jul 30 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the government if the Democratic Party does not cooperate on border security issues.

“I would be willing to ‘shut down’ government if the Democrats do not give us the votes for Border Security, which includes the Wall!

“Must get rid of Lottery, Catch and Release etc. and finally go to system of Immigration based on MERIT! We need great people coming into our Country!” Trump tweeted on Sunday.

The threat came on top of another fiery tweet posted earlier on the same day, which said: “Please understand, there are consequences when people cross our Border illegally, whether they have children or not -- and many are just using children for their own sinister purposes.

“Congress must act on fixing the DUMBEST and WORST immigration laws anywhere in the world!

Vote ‘R’,” referring to Re-

President Donald Trump and his granddaughter Arabella Kushner arrive at Andrews Air Base on Air Force One on Sunday.

publicans, Xinhua news agency reported.

The tweets were in response to attacks on the US government’s family separation policy, which saw thousands of minors separated from their parents who entered the US illegally. The controversy that ensued the family separation policy caused many Republican lawmakers to distance themselves from Trump’s tough immigration agenda. It also stalled legislative progress in Con-

gress for comprehensive immigration reform, which had been a major promise for his supporters during his 2016 campaign.

However, Tr ump’s menacing tweets were rebuffed even by his own party members, who said “shutting down the government will not be helpful”.

The US federal government last shut down was over a spending bill when the Congress failed to reach consensus due to political fights.

China, Britain to maintain multilateralism

Beijing, Jul 30 (IANS): As permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Britain should strongly uphold multilateralism, as well as the free trade regime and WTO rules, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

Wang made the remarks when co-chairing the Ninth China-UK Strategic Dialogue with British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt here, Xinhua news agency reported.

Noting China-British relations have maintained steady growth momentum in recent years, Wang welcomed Britain to participate more ambitiously in international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, in areas such as nuclear power, finance and innovation and in new industries including artificial intelligence, green energy and the digital economy.

“China and Britain should treat each other’s development as an opportunity instead of a threat,” he said, adding that both the countries should uphold their responsibilities

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt co-chair the Ninth China-UK Strategic Dialogue in Beijing, capital of China on Monday.

and obligations to firmly maintain multilateralism, the free trade regime, WTO rules, as well as opposing unilateralism and trade protectionism.”

The two sides should also seek political settlements for global and regional hotspot issues, cooperate to promote the common prosperity on the Eurasia continent, im-

prove global governance system and work for the building of a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for humanity.

Hunt said Britain appreciated China’s achievements in poverty reduction as well as economic and social rights.

Britain is willing to strengthen strategic dia-

logue and deepen exchanges and cooperation with China in various areas to boost the development of the “Golden Era” of bilateral relations, Hunt said, adding his country “stands ready to deepen communication with China” to jointly address various challenges and safeguard multilateralism and global order.

Jailed Reuters reporter denies collecting secret documents Pompeo announces $113 mn

YANGON , J u l 3 0 (Agencies): Kyaw Soe Oo, one of two Reuters jour nalists accused of obtaining state secrets in Myanmar, told a court on Monday that the information in documents police say were found on his mobile phone was already public.

The 28-year-old reporter said he did not know how the documents, previously submitted to the court in Yangon by the prosecution during pre-trial hearings, had got on to his phone.

Kyaw Soe Oo and his Reuters colleague Wa Lone, 32, are facing up to 14 years in prison for allegedly violating Myanmar’s colonial-era Official Secrets Act. Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges and have told the court how they were “trapped” by police officials who planted documents on them.

Refer ring to what he said were “top secret” documents found on his phone and in his possession, lead prosecutor Kyaw Min Aung accused Kyaw Soe Oo during cross-examination of having “a habit of collecting those documents...to write news and send to foreign news agency Reuters”.

Reuters journalists Kyaw Soe Oo, centre front, and Wa Lone, rear center, are escorted by police upon arrival for their trial in Yangon, Myanmar Monday. (AP/PTI)

In response, Kyaw Soe Oo, sitting in the witness box facing the judge, said: “I didn’t collect those documents voluntarily.”

At the time of their arrest in December, the journalists had been investigating the killing of 10 Rohingya Muslim men and boys in a village in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state.

The killings took place during an army crackdown

that United Nations agencies say sent nearly 700,000 people fleeing to Bangladesh.

The trial has attracted global attention and has come to be seen as a test of press freedom and reforms in the fledgling democracy.

Defence lawyers also called as a witness on Monday a driver for Reuters, Myo Thant Tun, who had

dropped the reporters off for a meeting on the evening they were arrested.

Myo Thant Tun said the pair were carrying “nothing but their handphones” when they entered a restaurant where they met police officials who handed them a set of papers shortly before they were detained.

Kyaw Soe Oo and Wa Lone have testified that Police Lance Corporal Na-

ing Lin and another officer handed them documents during their meeting at the north Yangon restaurant, but that they had no time to look at them before being arrested as they left.

A police captain, Moe Yan Naing, has also testified that a superior officer had instructed his subordinates, including Naing Lin, to “trap” the reporters. Naing Lin has told the court he met the reporters, but denied giving them anything.

Myanmar government spokesman Zaw Htay has mostly declined to comment throughout the proceedings, saying Myanmar courts are independent. He did not answer calls seeking comment on Monday.

In their testimony, the journalists have described how they were handcuffed, hooded, deprived of sleep, and forced to kneel for hours while being questioned by interrogators who focused on their reporting of the massacre of Rohingya Muslims, rather than the documents they are accused of obtaining.

Judge Ye Lwin adjourned the trial until next week, when the defence is expected to call character witnesses.

US investments in Indo-Pacific

Washington, Jul 30 (PTI): Unveiling President Donald Trump’s economic strategy for advancing a “free and open” Indo-Pacific, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Monday announced USD 113 million in new regional investments focused on digital connectivity, infrastructure and energy, amidst China flexing its military muscles in the region.

In an apparent dig at China’s ambitious OneBelt-One-Road (OBOR) initiative, Pompeo said the US believes “in strategic partnerships, not strategic dependence” and added that it is clearly in America’s strategic interest to deepen its engagement in the region.

The US recently renamed its oldest and largest military command the Pacific Command - to Indo-Pacific Command, in a largely symbolic move to signal India’s importance.

“President Trump will strike while the iron is hot, because there are clear economic benefits at hand for the American people.

Our Indo-Pacific vision excludes no nation,” Pompeo said in his address to the

Mike Pompeo

first Indo-Pacific Business Forum organised by the US Chambers of Commerce.

“We seek to work with anyone to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, so long as that cooperation adheres to the highest standards that our citizens demand. The US is committed to growing our presence in the region because we want Americans and all people of the IndoPacific to share in the economic growth of 2020, 2030, 2040, and beyond,” he said.

Last year, President Trump said in Vietnam, the Indo-Pacific is “a beautiful constellation of nations, each its own bright star, satellites to none – and each one a people, a culture, a way of life, a home.”

To burn brightest, this

constellation needs the fuel of innovation and sustainable growth, he had said, adding that this is what America’s Indo-Pacific strategy will promote.

“I am announcing USD 113 million in new US initiatives to support foundational areas of the future: digital economy, energy, and infrastructure.

These funds represent a down payment on a new era in US economic commitment to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” Pompeo said. He asserted that it is clear a big part of America’s international economic future is in the Indo-Pacific.

“Our strategy seeks to catalyze American businesses to do what they do best in the region. President Trump also expects our commitment to generate greater support for a free and open Indo-Pacific from all countries that share the vision of a region rooted in sovereignty, the rule of law, and sustainable prosperity,” he said, in an apparent reference to China, which claims almost all of South China Sea and resorted to aggressive patrols in recent years.

Infotainment Mark Hamill says final Star Wars is ‘bittersweet’ without Carrie Fisher

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Meghan Markle’s father (L) lambasted his daughter for ignoring him and claimed the Duchess of Sussex will have a baby by next year.

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the royal family changing Meghan, they cut me off,” Markle told the site.

He added, “Those numbers were disconnected, they no longer work. I have no way of contacting my daughter.”

Markle previously said the royal family stopped speaking to him after the staged paparazzi photo scandal just days before Meghan and Harry’s wedding in May. On Sunday, Markle admitted the pictures were a “huge” mistake — but accused his daughter of being cruel despite everything he did for her while she was growing up.

“I tell you, I’ve just about reached my limit with Meghan and the royal family. They want me to

be silent, they want me to just go away. But I won’t be silenced,” Markle said.

“I refuse to stay quiet.

What riles me is Meghan’s sense of superiority. She’d be nothing without me. I made her the Duchess she is today. Everything that Meghan is, I made her.”

The 74-year-old recalled raising Meghan with his ex-wife Doria Ragland until she was 6. Meghan moved back in with her father from age 11 to 17, according to Markle.

“She became the woman that she is today thanks to everything I did for her,” Markle said. “And did I get any recognition for it? Any thanks? She doesn’t even speak to me now. How cold is that?”

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WWE: Wrestling world mourns death of three stars

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pple will help the flood-affected Japanese people by undertaking free repair of iPhones, iPads, iPods, Mac computers, Apple Watches and Apple’s displays damaged in the torrential rains that hit the western part of the country earlier this month. If the gadgets were impaired directly by the rain disasters and still fixable, individual users can apply for the free service, The Japan Times reported on Monday.

The Cupertino, California-headquartered tech giant plans to accept requests for free repair of its products until the end of September. The offer is only for individual users, not for companies or stores using Apple devices for their businesses.

The users also must be residents of municipalities being supported by the central government under the Disaster Relief Act, the report said. The torrential rain in western Japan caused disasters including floods and mudslides and killed at least 224 people, according to Kyodo News.

(IANS)

Brian Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff and Brickhouse Brown all passed away on Sunday.

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ributes have been paid to three former stars of the wrestling world who died on the same day this weekend.

Brian Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff and Brickhouse Brown all passed away on Sunday aged 46, 70 and 57 respectively.

The WWE said it was “saddened” to hear Lawler and Volkoff had died, while the National Wrestling Alliance sent its “deepest condolences and sympathies”.

US and Olympic wrestler Kurt Angle said it had been “a very sad day in the history of sports entertainment”.

Lawler, son of former wrestler Jerry “The King” Lawler, was known for his tag team partnership with Scott Garland.

Their Too Cool duo saw them perform in the late 1990s and early 2000s under the aliases Grand Master Sexay and Scotty 2 Hotty.

Lawler, who was being

held in jail in Tennessee on DUI (driving under the influence) and evading arrest charges, was found in his cell on Saturday.

The former wrestler, who was also known as Brian Christopher, reportedly hanged himself and died the following day after his life support was turned off.

Hulk Hogan was among other wrestling stars to pay tribute, thanking Lawler “for always stealing the show”.

Nikolai Volkoff was born Josip Peruzovic in what is now Croatia. His WWE character was known - and much hated - for pretending to be a villainous Russian.

The former wrestler, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, died at his Maryland home following a recent spell in hospital. Women’s champion wrestler - and member of the Hart wrestling family - Natalya Neidhart tweeted photos of Volkoff together with a tribute calling the

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70-year-old “so special” to her family.

Brickhouse Brown was born Frederick Seawright in 1960 and was best known for his association with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

The former pro wrestler, who enjoyed most of his success in the 1980s and ‘90s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year.

His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by former wrestler Luke Graham, whose on-stage brother Eddie Graham was Brown’s trainer.

“No false finishes... no more swerves... no more kickouts. After a hard fight... he has left us,” Graham’s post read.

Wrestler Diamond Dallas Page was among others in the wrestling community to tweet calling Sunday a “super sad day for me and wrestling fans everywhere” following the three deaths.

(BBC)

he first trailer for the upcoming new Netflix show Maniac has been released, starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill – check out the strange first-look clip of the series below.

Adapted from the Norwegian series of the same name, the new version of Maniac is being helmed by True Detective‘s Cary Fukunaga and will reunite Stone and Hill on screen – 11 years on from their starring roles in Superbad.

The first trailer for Maniac has now arrived, which stars both Stone and Hill and gives a glimpse of the unusual nature of the show The ‘limited series’ is set to premiere on Netflix on September 21, 2018.

It’ll also star Justin Theroux and Sally Field, with the new series being teased over the weekend as being a “thought-provoking fever dream of a show” by Netflix executive Cindy Holland.

The ‘limited series’ is set to premiere on Netflix on September 21, 2018.

It’ll also star Justin Theroux and Sally Field, with the new series being teased over the weekend as being a “thought-provoking fever dream of a show” by Netflix executive Cindy Holland.

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he 3rd edition of Baptist College Kohima Literature Fest was held on July 28, the college premises Kohima. This is an annual literary event organised by the Department of English of the college.

The one-day Fest had various activities in the form of workshops, reading and writing competitions, open mic, one–act play, music, book fair, book exchange, food stalls and art & craft stalls.

The programme began at 9.30 AM with a prayer

by Baptist College Kohima principal, N. Delhu Khate.

While BCK, English HoD Dr. Sentinaro Tsuren gave a brief introduction and main objective of the event. Stating that for the prescribed time for college curriculum and schedule makes it almost impossible for students to venture into other areas besides their academic duties and assignments. It was therefore with this in mind that the event was started in 2016.

The main vision of the event is to let the students hone their creative spirit and imagination,Dr Tsuren added. She further emphasized that the purpose of the Fest was not entertainment but to celebrate the importance of literature beyond the classroom.

Over the years, the event had been added with a new activity. This year’s edition had three simultaneous workshops on academic writing, creative writing

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featured artiste for the day.

The day-long Fest culminated with a one-act play, songs, and poetry set to music performed by the students of English department, BCK. Dr. Tsenbeni Kennao delivered the vote of thanks and the prizes were given away by Fr. Dr. Joy Thomas of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama.

In its third edition this year, the Fest had student participants from almost all the colleges in Kohima.

The winners of the various competitions: In the Open Short Story Prize 2018, the first place was bagged by Kezhakielie Whiso (Legacies of a War), second place was shared

by Shanchothung Tsanglao (Achaba) and Tialila Kikon (The Soul Bird). Third place was also shared by A. Ajungla Jamir (Otsu-a – A Story) and Vizono Khesoh (House of Joy).

In the Reading Tournament the first place was bagged by Jungshinungsang Imti (Sazolie College, Jotsoma), while Tsathvii Leyri (Alder College, Kohima) and Adaphro (Baptist College, Kohima) were placed in the second and third places respectively.

In Essay Competition Hontai Konyak (St Joesph’s College, Jakhama) emerged as the winner, Senti Kath (Alder College, Kohima) and Ruopfüzhano Whiso (Capital College, Kohima) were placed in the second and third places respectively.

(NPN)

Menstruation taboo is ancient: Radhika Apte

ctress Radhika Apte says there is little awareness about feminine hygiene in India, and it is time to educate people about the importance of menstruation hygiene.

“The menstruation taboo is ancient and there are so many theories about it. For some, it is fear of blood and for some period blood is toxic. If you read the theories about menstruation, you might even laugh,” Radhika said in a statement to IANS. “In short there is very little awareness about feminine hygiene in our country and it is high time that we educate people about the importance of menstruation hygiene and the hazards associated with it if neglected,” she added.

Radhika also featured in “Pad Man”, which tells a story of social entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham’s journey to make affordable sanitary napkins.

The film will air on Indian small screen on &pictures on August 12. It also features Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor.

The actress feels change is happening.

“No big change happens overnight, it’s a slow process. Mentioning the word menstruation has always been a taboo in

India. People always shy away from talking about menstruation hygiene and the awareness about the topic is very dismal.

“However, having said that, with the release of

‘Pad Man’ and so many more initiatives across the country that have been taking place for a long time, people are more open to discussing feminine hygiene and that is the first step towards achieving our goal.”

Are there any other social cause she would like to bring to the fore?

“I’m an actor and my main purpose is to bring out interesting stories to life. If it involves a cause that I can be a part of I most definitely will,” she said.

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inger-composer Himesh Reshammiya says Salman Khan is not just a superstar onscreen but also in real life.

The two have worked together in films like “Tere Naam”, “Bodyguard” and “Kick”. Himesh also shot for an episode of the Salman-hosted show “Dus Ka Dum”. It was his second time on the show’s set.

“The first time when I came here, we had a lot of fun. Just being around Salman Khan, who is so energetic and humorous at the same time, is always entertaining. With Salman, it always feels like you are with

and photography. Besides these, there was a Reading Tournament, Essay Writing Competition. The first online Open Short Story Prize 2018 was also introduced, which received an overwhelming response with entries coming in even from beyond Nagaland. The chief judge for Open Short Story Prize was noted Naga poet and writer Dr. Easterine Kire. The resource persons and guest judges were freelance photographer Mego Yalie, poet and publisherVishu Rita Krocha, CUE Academy founder and chief instructor Dr. Rukulu K. Puro and Assistant professor, Don Bosco College, Kohima, Dr. Adenuo S Luikham.

The book fair was enhanced to a new level this year with the participation of two publishers from Guwahati including Rawat Publications and Nivedita. Other participants were Barkweaver Publications, PenThrill Publication House, Ilandlo, Gutouch and Little Niceties.

The students also put up art and craft stalls, food stalls and a photo booth for fund raising. In the Open Mic session, students from various colleges of Kohima took the stage to perform original material in front of a live audience. The performance included sharing of poetry, stories, songs, stand-up comedy and beatboxing. The audience was also treated with a special appearance by Table 3, the

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a family member,” Himesh said in a statement.

“I feel Salman Khan is not only a superstar, but also the greatest human being because of the kind of charity he does, the kind of noble

thoughts he has and the love and care he shows towards his close ones. This not only makes him a superstar in films, but a superstar in real life as well. He is a real hero,” he added. (IANS)

We the Grace Bible Fellowship, Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar Dimapur, Nagaland would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Kiyeho Wokhami, Child Evangelist Nagaland and Sir Obed Bohovi, Director, Nagaland Zoological Park and family for blessing our children and for sponsoring 2018 year Sunday School Summer Camp. May God bless both the resource persons and sponsored family.

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With immense exhilaration and pride we would like to congratulate our daughter Dr. Akumsüngla Aier D/o Mr. & Mrs. L.Achiba Ao for being conferred Doctorate in the Christian Counseling from Asia Graduate School of Theology Philippines on the topic. ‘A co-relational study of the Quality of parent-child relationship with Adolescents Behavioral pattern on Social Networking Sites’.

You have shown true signs of your relentless efforts and your hard work perseverance over the years has finally paid off. We congratulate on your tremendous achievement and we pray that our Almighty God bless you with wisdom, long life in enabling you to render an impactful service to our Society and continue to be an inspiration for the younger generation.

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eghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, lambasted the Duchess of Sussex for ignoring him, claiming he made Meghan the woman she is today and fears he won’t be able to meet his future grandchildren in his latest tirade against his daughter and the royal family.

Speaking with The Mail on Sunday at his home in Mexico, Markle said his daughter has cut off all communication with him after he spoke out against the royal family.

“I’m really hurt that she’s cut me off completely.

I used to have a phone number and text number for her personal aides at the Palace, but after I said a few critical words about

Meghan and Harry will have a baby by next year.

“What’s sad is that sometime in the next year Meghan and Harry will have a baby and I’ll be a grandfather, and if we’re not speaking I won’t see my grandchild,” Markle said. “How tragic is that, to deprive a child of its grandfather because I said a few things critical of the royal family?”

The former lighting director claimed Harry’s late mother Princess Diana “would have loathed” the way he was being treated by the royal family.

“They [the Royal Family] have Meghan treating her father in a way that Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, would have loathed. That’s not what Diana stood for,” he said.

“Princess Diana is credited with changing the Royal Family, but she wasn’t perfect. She was still very much one of them,” he said, adding Meghan will bring the royal family to the “21st Century, if they let her.”

Sunday’s interview was the latest in a series of scathing remarks against the royal family. Markle had skipped the May 19 wedding to undergo emergency heart surgery.

(FoxNews)

tar Wars actor Mark Hamill has said it feels “bittersweet” to be returning to the franchise for his “final chapter” without the late Carrie Fisher.

Yet he said he was “finding solace” in the fact the “irreplaceable” actress would appear in the film, in unused footage from the previous instalment.

It was announced last week that Star Wars: Episode IX would again see Fisher feature as Princess Leia Organa.

Fisher died in 2016 after completing her work on Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

In his touching tweet, Hamill shared two pictures of the two of them together: one older photo and another more recent picture - both showing him kissing the late actress.

Hamill also said Fisher “would love the worldwide outpouring of affection” that greeted the news she would appear in Episode IX. The 66-year-old will be seen in the film reprising his role as Luke Skywalker, despite appearing to die at the end of The Last Jedi.

Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels are among the other Star Wars veterans who have been lined up to appear in Episode IX. (BBC)

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Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa, and Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N.Sikki Reddy also advanced to the second round.

W h i l e M a nu a n d Sumeeth defeated Bulgarian pair Daniel Nikolov and Ivan Rusev 21-13, 21-18 in the 26-minute affair, the mixed doubles combo of Pranaav and Sikki comfortably went past the Czech Republic duo of Jakub Bitman and Alzbeta Basova 21-17, 2115 in a 30-minute tie.

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Manika yet to receive cash reward

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New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): Table tennis star Manika Batra, arguably India’s best athlete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, is yet to receive the cash reward promised by the Delhi government, more than three months after her historic effort in Gold Coast.

The Delhi-based Manika had won a unprecedented four medals at the Games including two gold medals (team and singles), a silver (doubles) and bronze (mixed doubles). As per the existing policy of the Delhi government, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist gets Rs 14 lakh for gold, Rs 10 lakh for silver and Rs 6 lakh for bronze.

Pro Kabaddi League from Oct 5 Mumbai, Jul 30 (IANS): The sixth season of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League will begin on October 5 and will end on January 5, 2019, it was announced on Monday.

The league will continue its existing format and will go on for a duration of 13 weeks, the league’s promoters Mashal Sports Pvt. Ltd. announced.

In the fifth season of PKL, the league scaled unprecedented heights having expanded from 8 teams to 12 teams and conducting 138 matches over a duration of 13 weeks. It was viewed by a record 313 million viewers with a watch time of 100 billion minutes, with the final of season V becoming the most viewed non-cricket sporting event on Indian Television.

PKL Commissioner Anupam Goswami said: “The change of window for the league from the usual July-October cycle has been done to ensure full availability of top players from India and overseas, given the 2018 Asian Games.”

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Since the amount of the cash prize was a lot lesser than what the athletes from Haryana and Tamil Nadu get, a revised proposal had gone to the Delhi government for approval.

A gold medal winner from Haryana receives Rs 1.5 crore and Tamil Nadu government gives Rs 50 lakh for the same. Dharmender Singh, Deputy Director of Education (Sports) in the Delhi government, confirmed the Manika’s file has been sent to the cabinet for approval. “The file of the specific case you are referring has gone to the cabinet for approval,” Singh told PTI. Sources close to the player revealed that under

the revised reward, Manika stands to get Rs 1.7 crore for her four medals (Rs 50 lakh each for gold, Rs 40 lakh for silver and Rs 30 lakh for bronze).

At a ceremony ceremony organised by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) last night, Manika said she is confident of getting her due soon from the Delhi government.

“I don’t know why it has not happened so far but I know it will happen,” said Manika, who is now preparing for the next month’s Asian Games in Indonesia.

The central government had promptly felicitated the medal winners 15 days after the Games, held from 3-15 April.

Nice, Jul 30 (Agencies): David Luiz insists he has no intention of leaving Chelsea, expressing his love for the philosophy of new boss Maurizio Sarri.

The 31-year-old defender has been given a new lease of life, starting both of the Italian’s first games in charge having looked certain for the exit door under former boss Antonio Conte.

Luiz, who returned to

Stamford Bridge from Paris Saint-Germain for £32m in 2016, said, “I came back to Chelsea to stay. When I took my decision to come back here from Paris it was to win the Premier League and to do something again with Chelsea, so I am very happy here.”

“I love Sarri’s philosophy. We play high, with a lot of possession in a technical way. He’s trying to help us every single day

New Delhi, Jul 30 (Agencies): Virender Sehwag was the most high-profile inductee in the Anti-Doping Appeals Panel (ADAP) of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) but the former India captain is yet to attend a single hearing.

On November 9 last year, Sehwag was included in the six-member panel along with Justice RV Easwar (head), advocate Vibha Datta Makhija, former Delhi captain Vinay Lamba, Dr Naveen Dang and Dr Harsh Mahajan.

ADAP is the highest body where an athlete can appeal against the sanctions imposed by the AntiDoping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP).

Sehwag, however, has not attended a single hearing of ADAP since the new panel was formed.

“Virender Sehwag has not resigned from the ADAP Panel. He is very much a part of the panel.

But yes, he has excused himself from the panel hearings till date,” said source on condition of anonymity.

Incidentally, all the other members of the

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ADAP panel have attended multiple hearings.

Sehwag did not respond to the query as to why he has not been able to attend any of the hearings conducted by the ADAP. After formation of the new ADAP, power-lifter Sarita Rani, boxer Ranjan Mumgai, minor volleyball player Ayush have appealed against the sanctions imposed on them.

The NADA website reveals that Sehwag has already excused himself for the upcoming dates of hearing.

The upcoming dates include August 10, when the ADAP panel has summoned the coach of Hary-

ana spiker Ayush while on August 14, hurdler Jithin Paul’s final order will be issued along with a hearing of 4x400m relay specialist Priyanka Panwar.

For August 10, the ADAP panel comprises advocate Vibha Datta Makhija, Dr Harsh Mahajan and Vinay Lamba while on August 14, the panel will be represented by Justice RV Easwar and Vinay Lamba.

On August 23, the same panel will hear the appeals of boxer Oinam Geeta Chanu and Shailender.

On September 6, the panel will hear the appeal of Health Fitness Trust run by former athlete Sumita Godara.

Stuart Broad downplays Kohli, Anderson battle

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Birmingham, Jul 30 (IANS): Ahead of the opening Test against India starting here Wednesday, England pacer Stuart Broad on Monday downplayed the head-to-head battle between Virat Kohli and James Anderson.

“I really don’t agree with the theory that one particular bowler can target a worldclass batsman,” Broad was quoted as saying by ICC website.

“You have to have that pressure and theatre at both ends against that sort of quality - that’s when you get mistakes. If he’s able to really watch Jimmy (Anderson) and play carefully but score off me, you’re taking away any advantage as a team.”

“As a bowling unit, we will just have to make it as hard for all of their batsmen to score early runs, but particularly a key player like Virat. We have to try and create pressure that way,” he added.

The 32-year-old Broad, who is returning to action after recovering from an ankle injury, felt that he is back to full fitness ahead of the gruelling five-Test rubber against No.1-ranked India.

New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): The Indian U-16 football team will be locking horns with defending AFC U-16 champions Iraq, Asian powerhouse Japan, Jordan and Yemen in the fifth WAFF U-16 Boys Championship slated to be held in Jordan from August 1.

The exposure tour has been arranged by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in coordination with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), aiming at providing a “full-proof ” preparation to the U-16 boys who play in the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 in September.

The tournament in Jordan comes on the back of the team’s exposure tours to China, Thailand and Malaysia where the boys played six matches against U-16 national teams and more against club sides since July.

I want to stay at Chelsea: Luiz

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Ko l k ata , J u l 3 0 (IANS): Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions ATK on Monday announced the signing of Brazilian centre back Gerson for the upcoming season.

The 25-year old has previously played for Mumbai City FC. During the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Gerson had captained a star-studded Brazilian team with the likes of Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Casemiro.

Gerson began his career with Brazilian giants Grêmio and came up the ranks, before he was loaned out to Oeste and Red Bull Brasil.

In 2014, he moved abroad and joined Uruguayan club Atenas on a loan deal.

However, Gerson returned to Red Bull Brasil again on loan in 2015.

He first came to play in India for Mumbai in 2016 and was retained for the 2017-18 season as well.

He was a key player for Mumbai and captained the side five times.

He was playing for the Japanese club Renofa Yamaguchi but will be seen in ATK colours for the 2018-19 season, the club said in a statement.

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to learn quickly his philosophy. A new philosophy always takes time. But it also depends on us. If we’re dedicated every day and doing things every single day in training, we’re trying to learn quickly.”

Despite the uncertainty that Luiz has gone through over the last few months, he remains calm over ongoing reports that Chelsea are keen on signing some new defenders.

He added, “It is good to have fantastic players, more than just 11. You have many players that can play in the starting XI, so it is a positive challenge for everybody.”

C he l se a wil l fa c e league rivals Arsenal and French top-flight team Olympique Lyonnais in their remaining pre-season fixtures before their Community Shield match against Manchester City on August 5.

The London outfit begin their league campaign against Huddersfield Town on August 11.

play Iraq, Japan

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Madrid, Jul 30 (IANS): Spain’s Rafael Nadal remained in the number one spot in the men’s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings released on Monday.

Nadal has 9,310 points, while Switzerland’s Roger Federer maintained his second place in this week’s top 10 that witnessed no changes, ahead of Germany’s Alexander Zverev, reports Efe. Further down the rankings, Matteo Berrettini of Italy rocketed 30 positions to be 54th after he won the Swiss Open title over Spain’s Roberto Bautista, who climbed one spot to the 16th.

Additionally, Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili jumped 46 places to be 35th

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following his German Open victory over Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer.

Meanwhile, American great Serena Williams, who finished runner-up at the recently-held Wimbledon tennis Championship, rose a spot to No.26 in the latest WTA rankings.

Romania’s Simona Halep maintained the world No.1 spot, ahead of Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki.

The top-10 list remained unchanged, as American Sloane Stephens held third, followed by Angelique Kerber of Germany and Elina Svitolina of Ukraine.

Spain’s Garbiñe Muguruza remained in seventh, while her compatriot Carla Suarez Navarro dropped one spot to world No. 27, trading places with Serena.

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F u r t h e r d ow n t h e rankings, Qiang Wang of China jumped 25 spots to world No.53 after winning the Jiangxi International Women’s Tennis Open on Sunday. Serbian 17-yearold Olga Danilovic moved up 75 places to world No. 112, thanks to her firstever WTA singles title at the Moscow River Cup on Sunday, where she defeated Russia’s Anastasia Potapova, also aged 17.

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Aparajit Kumar Chanda (Moa) It's been 7 years since you passed away for your heavenly abode on this day but never from our memories. You are part of our lives and always will be. Your warmth, your kindness and sweet memories will forever linger in our mind.

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Manota in straight games 21-12, 21-11 in a match that lasted 28 minutes. He will next take on Brazilian Ygor Coelho in the second round.

Sameer also advanced comfortably to the next round after thrashing France’s Lucas Corvee 2113, 21-10 in a 39-minute affair.

There was good news from the doubles shuttlers too as the men’s duo of Manu Attri and B.Sumeeth Reddy and the mixed doubles pairs of Satwiksairaj

Satwik and Ashwini floored Denmark’s Niclas Nohr and Sara Thygesen 21-9, 22-20 in a tie that lasted 36 minutes.

In another mixed doubles tie, Saurabh Sharma and Anoushka Parikh beat Nigerians Enejoh Abah and Peace Orji 21-13, 21-12 comprehensively in 26 minutes while Rohan Kapoor and Kuhoo Garg defeated Canada’s Toby NG and Rachel Honderich 21-19, 21-6 in 28 minutes.

However, it was curtains for the women’s doubles pair of Sanyogita Ghorpade and Prajakta Sawant, who lost their opening round clash 20-22, 14-21 to Turkey’s Bengisu Ercetin and Nazlican Inci in 34 minutes.

Among others, top seed and defending champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark enjoyed a comfortable 21-8, 21-7 win over Portugal’s Duarte Anjo, while third seed and reigning All England Champion Shi Yuqi of China beat Adam Mendrek of the Czech Republic 21-13, 2111 to proceed to the second round.

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Deeply missed & fondly remembered by Dad, mom, brother & sister

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It’s been a year since you left us for heavenly abode but you are always remember and your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words, missed beyond measure and you are always in our prayers.

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MISSING YOU ALWAYS In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still In our hearts we hold a place That only you can fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone.

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The day God took you home.

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Na n j i n g, J u l 3 0 (IANS): Indian shuttlers enjoyed a comfortable outing on the opening day of the Badminton World Championship on Monday with H.S.Prannoy and Sameer Verma sailing into the second round of the men’s singles while the doubles shuttlers also marched to the next round with ease.

Prannoy, seeded 11th in the tournament, hardly broke into a sweat in cruising past unseeded New Zealander Abhinav

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Loving wife, children & grandchildren

Late H. Hutoshe Chishi 20/06/1970 – 18/07/2018

We take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, fellowships, unions, neighbours, friends and well wishers who stood with us during his brief illness and at the demise. We sincerely apologise and regret our inability to thank all of you individually, but it is our humble prayer that the good Lord bless you abundantly.

Our special thanks to :1. East Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, Purana Bazar.

(General/Women/CED).

2. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church (Staff, General, Women Dept.).

3. L. Hotovi Village Baptist Church.

4. Kushiabill Sumi Baptist Church.

5. Toluvi Baptist Church.

6. Tikhir Baptist Church Women Dept.

7. Lokobomi Tughalomi Union Dimapur.

8. Lokobomi Amulimi Union Dimapur.

9. Nunumi Union Dimapur 10. Philimi Baptist Church.

11. G.P.S Staff, L. Hotovi Village.

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PSG beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in ICC

Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 in International Champions Cup.

SINGAPORE, Jul 30 (Agencies): Virgiliu Postolachi’s injury-time strike handed Thomas Tuchel his first win as Paris Saint-Germain coach after a pulsating 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid on Monday.

Postolachi, 18, curled a stunning shot past Antonio Adan to settle the friendly after Atletico had recovered

from 2-0 down, helped by Antoine Bernede’s own goal on 86 minutes.

PSG welcomed back Angel Di Maria after World Cup duty and Italy’s Marco Verratti, but it was Christopher Nkunku and Moussa Diaby who put them 2-0 up before Victor Mollejo pulled one back for Atletico.

The win was welcome for German newcomer

Tuchel, whose understrength French champions have fallen 3-1 and 5-1 to Bayern Munich and Arsenal in their previous pre-season friendlies.

Nkunku’s tap-in on 32 minutes was the highlight of a drab first half in front of 22,007 fans at the 55,000-capacity Singapore National Stadium.

The 20-year-old mid-

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Twenty XI FC and Khriekesa FC draw 3-3

The match between Twenty XI FC (white & red) and Khriekesa FC on Monday. (NP).

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Kohima, Jul 30 (NPN): Twenty XI FC Viswema held Khriekesa FC Meriema to a 3-3 draw at the ongoing Kohima Football League on Monday.

In a very competitive match, Twenty XI FC captain, Metol Neikha opened the account in the 5th minute. However, an own goal

by Keleseto Kenna-o in

the 10th minute equalised the goal for Khriekesa FC. Two minutes later, Twenty XI went ahead again through Kelenguto James.

But for the second time, Khriekesa FC equalised through Velukho Rakho in the 37th minute.

After the lemon break, Kekhriengulie Usou of Khriekesa FC scored the third goal for his team in 52nd minute, however, in a

short while, Metol Neikha made it 3-3.

Additional director of Youth Resources & Sports, Rato Pusa was the match patron on Monday.

Today’s matches 1st Match: 12:00 noon Sechii Zubza FC Vs Ziekezou SC 2nd Match: 2:00 pm New Market FC Vs Vanguard FC Tseminyu

fielder was on hand to gobble up the rebound after a strong hint of a defensive handball in the Atletico box.

The lead was deserved for PSG, who had most of the play but created few clear chances apart from a long-range Di Maria free kick and Nkunku’s header from a Colin Dagba shot.

But Atletico were dan-

Neeraj wins javelin gold at Savo Games New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won gold with an impressive performance, beating his Chinese Taipei rival Chao-Tsun Cheng at Savo Games in Finland on Sunday. Neeraj threw 85.69m in the event held at Lapinlahti, Finland.

Cheng managed 82.52m to take the second place. 23-year-old Cheng is the only Asian to have thrown the javelin beyond 90m. He threw 91.36m during the World University Games in Taipei last year to shatter the previous Asian record of 89.15m set by Zhao Qinggang of China.

But this season, his best so far has been a 84.60m effort, made earlier this month in Sweden.

Neeraj, on the other hand, has a personal best, and national record of 87.43m, which he registered during the first leg of the Diamond League Meeting in Doha in May. Neeraj is leading the Asian charts so far this season, ahead of Cheng and Ahmed Magour of Qatar (season best 83.71m).

gerous on the break. Angel Correa and Luciano Vietto both had shots blocked on the line and Kevin Gameiro fired over when one-onone with goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

PSG changed nine outfield players at half-time -- a number that rose to 11 by 60 minutes, including an injury to substitute Alec Georgen -- as the game opened up markedly.

Eighteen-year-old Tim Weah was denied by Antonio Adan and Adan then saved from Moussa Diaby -- who rattled the crossbar from the edge of the box shortly afterwards.

But Diaby, 19, was not to be denied and made no mistake when he was selflessly put through by Weah on 71 minutes, planting his shot low and to Adan’s left.

Atletico had twice come close at the other end and they finally scored on 76 minutes when Victor Mollejo stuck the rebound from his own shot past Trapp.

And with four minutes to go, they had a huge slice of luck when Borja Garces’s cross deflected off the helpless Bernede and into the PSG goal.

The game looked like it was headed for a draw until Postolachi popped up with the decisive strike from the top of the penalty area.

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Naga girl wins gold at National Muaythai C’ship

Pholih Konyak and Rajkumar along with ANAMA officials.

D i m ap u r , J u l 3 0 (NPN): Pholih Konyak representing All Nagaland Amateur Muaythai Association (ANAMA) bagged gold medal at the just concluded National Amateur Muaythai Championship held at Bangaluru, Karnataka from July 19 to 22.

The championship was organized by Muaythai Association Karnataka.

The fighters, Pholih Konyak and Raj Kumar were accompanied

by Pangmei Konyak as judge.

The championship was organized to select

player to represent India at the World Muaythai Championship to be held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Meanwhile, ANAMA, in its emergency meeting held on July 28, has decided to entrust the responsibility of chief instructor to Pangmei Konyak.

Inter district & state open badminton c’ship Kohima, Jul 30 (NPN): The YonexSunrise 42nd Inter District & State Open Badminton Championship will be held from August 7 to 10 at Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, Pfutsero in Phek district.

The championship will be hosted by Phek District Badminton Association.

The event partners include Yonex,

Kalos, Life Sports, Eastern Mirror, Artworks and Innovations.

Minister for planning & coordination and land revenue, Neiba Kronu, and youth resources & sports advisor, Er. Zale Neikha will be the chief host and chief patron of the inaugural function on August 7.

Neymar ‘admits’ exaggerated reactions at WC SAO PAULO, Jul 30 (Agencies): Brazil star Neymar has faced a lot of flak for his supposedly exaggerated reactions after being fouled during the World Cup in Russia. Now, Neymar has used a sponsor’s ad to admit he exaggerated some of his reactions.

The video, published Sunday and broadcast on several Brazilian TV networks, features the striker accepting criticism for the first time and promising to pick himself up.

The striker scored two goals in the tournament and was not too disappointing until his team got knocked out by Belgium in the quarter-finals, but fans and players have spoken much more about his theatrics on the pitch, which included dives, rolling and frequent arguing with referees.

“You may think I exaggerate. And sometimes I do exaggerate. But the truth is I suffer on the pitch,” Neymar said in the ad sponsored by personal care products maker Gillette.

Since Brazil’s elimination, Neymar only spoke about the defeat in Russia

Neymar used a sponsor’s ad to admit he exaggerated some of his reactions.

via Instagram. In the ad he tried to explain why he did not speak right after the Belgium game, which fostered even more criticism of his behaviour at home.

“When I leave without giving interviews it is not because I only want the victory laurels. It is because I still haven’t learned to disappoint you. When I look impolite, it is not because I am a spoiled kid. It is because I have not learned how to be frustrated,” the player said.

Neymar said his foot-

ball style is akin to a boy’s that “sometime charms the world, sometimes irritates the whole world.”

“I fight to keep that boy alive inside of me, but not on the pitch,” he said.

“You may think I fall too much,” Neymar continued. “But the truth is I did not fall. I fell apart,” he said, in a reference to Brazil’s quarter-finals elimination against Belgium. That hurts more than any step on an operated ankle.”

The piece ends with Neymar’s pledge to be a

new man less than a month after Brazil was knocked out of the World Cup. “I took long to accept your criticism. I took long to look at myself in the mirror and become a new man,” Neymar said.

“I fell, but only who falls can pick himself up.”

Neymar ends his ad asking fans to make a choice. “You can keep casting stones. Or throw these stones away and help me stand. When I stand, all of Brazil stands with me,” he said.

Women’s Hockey WC: India hold USA to stay alive Isner wins fifth Atlanta Open title London, Jul 30 (PTI): Under pressure Indian women’s hockey team produced a spirited performance to come back from a goal down and hold higher-ranked USA to a 1-1 draw in their last Pool B match and progress to the knock-out stages of the World Cup. The draw enabled India to keep their campaign afloat in the tournament and progress to the cross overs while the Americans crashed out of the event.

As per the rules of the tournament the top teams from the four pools progress directly to the quarterfinals while the second and third placed teams will feature in the cross overs to decide the remaining four spots of the last eight round.

Margaux Paolino (11th minute) broke the deadlock for world no.7 USA before skipper Rani Rampal equalised for 10th ranked India in the 31st minute.

The Indians started

India’s Rani Rampal in action during the Women’s Hockey World Cup match against the US, in London on Sunday. (PTI)

brightly with good forays into the US citadel but the forwards failed to breach the rival defence.

India secured their first penalty corner in the seventh minute but the Americans

defended well.

As time passed by the Americans grew in confidence and started to attack the Indian goal quite frequently.

From one such oc-

casion, Margaux Paolino scored from a rebound in the 11th minute after her initial try was kicked away by Indian goalkeeper Savita.

USA secured their first penalty corner three minutes

into the second quarter but the Indians stood tall to thwart any danger.

A minute later India got another penalty corner but this time skipper Rani Rampal’s slap shot was well saved by American custodian Jackie Briggs.

Trailing by a goal, the Indians came out all guns blazing after the change of ends and drew level a minute into the third quarter through a penalty corner conversion by skipper Rani Rampal.

The Indians showed great energy and attacked the American goal in numbers. In the process they earned their sixth penalty corner in the 47th minute but this time Gurjit’s powerful grounded flick was brilliantly saved by Briggs.

The Indians, thereafter, defended brilliantly to deny USA any breakthrough to secure the hard-earned win and prolong their stay in the tournament.

At l anta , J u l 3 0 (Agencies): John Isner joined elite company when he saved four of five break points en route to beating compatriot Ryan Harrison 5-7 6-3 6-4 to win the Atlanta Open for the fifth time on Sunday.

Top seed Isner became the fifth American man to win the same event at least five times after Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.

But Isner acknowledged he had been fortunate to prevail over Harrison, the eighth seed, who took the first set and was clearly the better player early in the second.

Isner appeared to be wilting in the heat but Harrison could not hammer home his advantage, as his opponent squirmed out of trouble by saving four break points.

Isner then pounced to take advantage of his lone break point chance in

John Isner with the trophy after winning the Atlanta Open.

the second set, and the dye was cast.

A revitalized Isner never looked back in the third set as Harrison’s frustration finally boiled over and he smashed his racket against the court.

“I realize I was fortunate today,” said Isner, at home in the state where he went to university.

“I’ve been on the other end where you have

four or five chances to put your stamp on the match and you don’t get it, and I just had one chance, and played a good point and was able to win the second set. That’s how our sport goes sometimes.”

It was the 14th career title for Isner, who lost a marathon semi-final 26-24 in the fifth set against Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon a fortnight ago.

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