July 31, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 234

DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Ensure presence in Parl to back passage of bills: Shah

PSG beat Sydney FC 3-1 in China

18 killed in Pakistan Army plane crash

national, Page 7

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Parl passes Triple Talaq Bill

NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (PTI): Parliament on Tuesday approved the bill that makes instant triple talaq a criminal offence, after the contentious legislation was passed by Rajya Sabha following non-aligned BJD extending support and NDA constituents JD-U and AIADMK walking out.

Lok Sabha had passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill last week and with Rajya Sabha now approving it, the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men will be punishable by jail term of up to three years. The Upper House passed the bill by 99 votes in favour and 84 against it.

It earlier rejected an opposition sponsored motion to send the bill to a Rajya Sabha Select Committee with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

While BJD supported the legislation, JD-U and AIADMK walked out, lowering the majority mark which normally stands at 121. The ruling NDA has 107 members in the 242member Rajya Sabha.

NDA was also helped by the absence of some

Boundary issue: Govt appeals for peace DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Acknowledging the longstanding claims and counter claims in areas along the Dimapur-Peren boundary belt between different communities, the state government said on Tuesday that such disputes have, at times, threatened to flare up, which could lead to the possibility of breakdown of law and order.

A home department communiqué stated that the government has always taken the matter with utmost seriousness and efforts have continued to be made to resolve the issues in an amicable manner so peace, tranquillity and understanding between the communities continued to prevail. Accordingly, it said the continued measures have been undertaken to maintain law and order from time to time. In the greater interest of peace and unity, the government appealed to the communities of both the districts of Peren and Dimapur to maintain peace and tranquillity and desist from taking any step that could aggravate the situation.

It further appealed to the leaders of both the communities to put in every effort to maintain peace, as only then, the government would be able to work towards a resolution of the dispute to the satisfaction of all.

This is it!

“Unless Yedi and Kumara retire, our state will continue to have two or three CMs in five years.”

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A view of the Rajya Sabha during discussion on the triple talaq bill, in the Rajya Sabha at Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday. (RSTV/PTI Photo)

members of SP and BSP as well as those of TRS and YSR-Congress.

Once granted assent by the President, the bill will replace an ordinance promulgated last on February 21 to the same effect as the bill.

Replying to a four-andhalf-hour debate on the Bill, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cited jail provisions in the legislations that ban dowry and multiple marriages by Hindu men to justify the three-year jail term for Muslim men practices triple talaq.

To Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, who termed the bill as a politically motivated move to

destroy Muslim households with domestic fights, the minister said the Congress leader should think of why his party could never win majority following the peak of 400-plus seats it won in 1984. He saw the 1986 Shah Bano case, where the Congress did not stick its neck out to support women rights, as the main reason for the downfall of the party. The law, he said, was not being brought due to the Supreme Court ruling of 2017 declaring talaq-ebiddat, commonly referred to as instant triple talaq, unconstitutional.

“I am a minister of Narendra Modi government and not Rajiv Gan-

dhi government,” he said citing the Shah Bano case of 1986.

He said he cannot leave in lurch women who have been divorced by triple talaq via WhatsApp or other such means.

Trying to shed antiMuslim image, he said his party gave the nation a President from the same community.

On opposition charge of targeting Muslims, he said BJP may be getting a little less votes from the community but it considers them very much a part of the country and works on the principle of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas’.

Fuel prices continue to fall NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (AGENCIES): The staterun oil companies have cut the petrol prices for the sixth consecutive day and diesel prices for the second consecutive day across major cities on Tuesday. Petrol price fell about 13 paise while diesel slipped in the range of 7-8 paise across major metro cities.

Petrol costs Rs 72.86 per litre and diesel Rs 66 a litre in New Delhi. In Dimapur, petrol is retailing at Rs. 70.81 a litre, decrease by 12 paise from Rs 70.93 a litre on Monday. Diesel became cheaper by 7 paise to Rs 63.80 as compared with yesterday’s price of Rs. 63.87.

In Kohima, the retail prices of petrol and diesel were Rs. 71.61 a litre and Rs. 64.41 a litre respectively.

Prices of both petrol and diesel had jumped immediately after the government, in the Union Budget on July 5, announced that it will levy additional excise duty of Rs 2 per litre.

As per the country’s dynamic pricing mechanism, the domestic fuel prices depend upon international fuel prices on a 15-day average and the value of the rupee.

Gov-designate Ravi to arrive today; swearing in on Aug 1 Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Governor-designate of Nagaland, R.N. Ravi will arrive here on Wednesday before proceeding to Kohima. He will be accompanied by his wife and family members.

Ravi will be accorded a ‘general salute’ by the Nagaland Police personnel upon his arrival at 3rd Assam Rifles helipad in Kohima. He will be sworn in as governor at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan at 11 am on August 1, which will be followed by a reception. Gauhati High Court Chief Justice (Acting) Arup Kumar Goswami will administer oath to the Governor– designate.

Apart from being the governor of Nagaland, Ravi will continue to head the peace talks as Centre’s representative and interlocutor.

Before starting for the State, Ravi held a formal meeting with leaders of NSCN (I-M) led by its general secretary Th Muivah and an informal meeting with Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) convener N Kitovi Zhimomi separately on July 26.

R.N. Ravi (NP File)

Born in 1952, Ravi, a 1976-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Kerala cadre, retired as special director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 2012.

He rejoined the service and served as chairman of Joint Intelligence Committee between 2014 and 2018, before being appointed as deputy national security adviser to Prime Minister in October 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose him as the Government of India’s representative and interlocutor for Naga peace talks in 2014. After Ravi took over as interlocutor, the Framework Agreement was signed between the Centre and NSCN (I-M) on August 3, 2015, while another agreement was signed by New Delhi with WC, NNPGs on November 17, 2017.

OPDs to remain shut across India Missing Naga youth NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (IANS): OPDs in government hospitals across the country will be shut on Wednesday as part of protests against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill which doctors say will encourage quacks.

As a mark of protest against the Bill which was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide 24-hour withdrawal of non-essential services.

Demonstrations and hunger strikes will be held in all states. The IMA has asked medical students to boycott classes in solidarity.

The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) and the Resident Doctors Association (RDA), AIIMS, have asked members to wear black badges.

“The Bill if not amended will only lead to a deterioration in the standards in medical education but will also lead to degradation of healthcare services,” an RDA statement said. The non-essential services including OPDs will be shut from 6 a.m. on Wednesday till 6 a.m. on Thursday. Emergency, casualty, ICU and related services will function

normally.

“Section 32 of the NMC Bill provides for licensing of 3.5 lakh unqualified non-medical persons to practise modern medicine. The term Community Health Provider has been vaguely defined to allow anyone connected with modern medicine to get registered in NMC and be licensed to practise modern medicine,” said R.V. Asokan, Secretary General, IMA. “This would mean that all paramedics including pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, optometrists and others are becoming eligible to practise modern medicine and prescribe independently. This law legalizes quackery,” said Asokan.

IMA Nagaland informs

Meanwhile, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Nagaland State Branch has also requested all MBBS doctors for a 24-hour withdrawal of nonessential medical services on July 31, 2019 to oppose the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill 2019. IMA Nagaland president Dr. Kezevituo Keditsu stated that emergency casualty and ICU services would function as usual.

Khonoma bodies set 15-day found in Gurugram deadline to nab escaped UTP

KOHIMA, JUL 30 (NPN): A Naga youth, who was reported missing since July 20 from Gurugram, has been found. Twenty-five-year-old Vangba Phom was found in Huda City Metro Station by off-duty police personnel on Monday evening.

He was reportedly seen loitering around asking for help when two off-duty police personnel Raman Singh and Sonu Arya found him.

The police then informed his family after which the latter alerted Delhi Eastern Naga Students’ Union (DENSU) and Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD). DENSU brought Vangaba to Nagaland House, New Delhi, where the Deputy Resident Commissioner, Kethosituo Sekhose, provided a room in the House, while the basic needs were being taken care by DENSU. NSUD president Hinoto said Vangba was found in a very bad shape. When enquired about what had happened to him, Vangba is reported to have disclosed that he had a misunderstanding with his roommates and that they allegedly mistreated him, so he ran away.

Hinoto said Vangba had gone out of his friend’s apartment to hunt for a job.

However, one person saw him and suggested him to go to Nagaland House and called an auto.

The auto driver, however, took him to Huda City Centre Metro station and took away his phone and left him there.

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Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 30 (NPN): Expressing anguish at the escape of under trial prisoner (UTP) and rape and murder accused Sabir Ahmed from Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima (NHAK) on July 22, Khonoma Village Council (KVC), Khonoma Women Union (KWU) and Khonoma Youth Organisation (KYO) have set a 15-day deadline for the authority to arrest and bring him to justice.

In a joint letter addressed to Kohima deputy commissioner (DC), KVC chairman Nisamezo, KWU president L Mor and KYO president Mhiesilhukho Yalie recalled that the accused was arrested in connection with alleged rape and murder of a woman from Khonoma village and a case was registered in Kohima women’s police station (no. 007/2018 under section 302 IPC). The police had completed the investigation and submitted the charge sheet, they added.

And even as the trial was to begin to give him a befitting punishment, the statement said it was shocking to learn that the accused had escaped from custody on July 22, jeopardising delivery of justice and prolonging the agony of the bereaved and community.

The organisations urged the authority concerned to take immediate action on the officials responsible for escape of the accused in a heinous crime from their custody due to their dereliction and callousness in duty. They hoped the authority would not add salt to the injury by sleeping over the matter.

LPO serves 15-day ultimatum on LH DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Lotha Public Organisation (LPO) has served 15-day ultimatum on the Lotha Hoho (LH) to reconstruct and reselect a new team of office bearers by following proper guidelines.

In a press release, LPO chairman Sulanthung Humtsoe and general secretary Zaremo Kikon cautioned that failure to comply with its ultimatum, the LPO would function as “full-fledged independent organisation” as mandated with the interest and support of 94 displeased villages.

The signatories alleged that selection process of the current LH team was “unjust, unfair and lack transparency” as the protem speaker did not allow any representatives from any Lotha villages to speak out rights and opinions.

LPO claimed that the representatives who were present on the selection day were not even given time and chance to mandate their leaders during December 3, 2018 installation process.

“Therefore, the selection process is not valid and authentic and the current LH team is not mandated according to our age-old traditions of consensus in all the decision making process,” LPO stated.

Further, LPO reiterated that the selection and installation process of the current LH team was “totally preoccupied and stage-managed.”

DMC notifies on ODF

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), which had taken decision to declare its area as Open Defecation Free (ODF), has informed all concerned for submission of claims and objection within 15 days.

Corrigendum

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Apropos the news item “CYO exasperated at negligence of construction firm” published on July 30, the fifth para should be read as CYO extols the state government for taking the initiative of bringing about the developmental works across the state... and not as published.

Villagers prevent PHE minister from inaugurating water project NNC (PB) says it is actual NNC Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 30 (NPN): Zhadima village with the support of several neighbouring villages Tuesday obstructed the commissioning of water supply project for Chiephobozou RD Block and surrounding villages at Balancing Reservoir Site, Zhadima under Kohima district and prevented PHED minister Jacob Zhimomi from inaugurating the project. Minister was accompanied by advisor sericulture & excise and minority affairs Zhaleo Rio, advisor treasuries and accounts and national highways Dr. Longriniken and departmental officials.

Zhadima village youth president Vizosielie Khoube told media persons that the villagers were agitating against incomplete work of the project. He said the department was commission-

ing the water reservoir, but the water has not reached the villages. “So we could not help but voicing our grievances and our concern to the government,” he said.

It is learnt that 24 villages under Chiephobozou RD block were to be benefitted under the project with piped water supply. However, the villagers claimed that neither adequate sub water reservoirs were constructed nor distribution pipelines were fitted to the units.

In the case of Zhadima village, they claimed that three small water reservoirs with a volume capacity of 1950 litres were fitted with just a single tap each and no other distributing pipelines.

The villagers questioned how could that suffice the village which has 875 households.

Prior to the agitation,

the Zhadima village submitted a representation to the department with the hope a better consultation and mutual understanding would be reached on the ongoing project. However, the villagers lamented that the department did not pay heed to the plea of the people or express status of works to the people.

The villagers said they were left with no option but to resort to the obstruction of the scheduled programme.

The community affirmed that no commissioning programme could be organised until the village site projects were suitably feasible for water supply.

Earlier, the minister sought cooperation of the villagers and asked them to allow him to inaugurate the project assuring that by December 2019 the department would meet all the requirements. However, the

villagers registered disagreement and insisted that the project be commissioned only after water reaches all the 24 villages.

“Our stand is that until and unless the water reaches the 24 villages we will not let the department inaugurate this project,” Zhadima Village VDB secretary Roko Angami told the media persons. “We will file RTI in the name of the village with the department,” he added.

Deptt will have a review meeting: Talking to media persons, PHE minister Jacob Zhimomi said that initially the project was meant to supply water to 24 villages but due to technical reasons it was not feasible.

He said that after analysing various technical difficulties, the department could cover around 10 villages in the first stage.

“So primarily, our first

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Claiming that the general meeting convened on March 7 this year with one-month’s notice elected the new leadership by following all norms and procedures, NNC (Parent Body) stated that it was the genuine Parent Body.

In a statement issued by its vice-president Zhiongba Yimchungru, the organisation also claimed that the new leadership was real leadership and asserted that nobody could undo or discredit it now. The new leaders were acting president Yilow Humtsoe, vice-president Zhiongba Yimchungrü and general secretary V Nagi, it added.

It also declared that the leadership could not be replaced or changed by an individual or committee or group as this was purely its internal affairs and that new (Cont’d on p-7) office-bearers were elected.

target is to cover the 10 villages. So that was our intention today that is why we had come to Zhadima to commission the project,” the minister said.

After hearing the plight of the villagers and GBs, the leaders of the 24 villages, the minister said that since their demands were genuine the department would have a review meeting pertaining and take necessary steps to see that justice was delivered.

“We have completed 10 villages, the next 14 villages will take some more time because it all has financial complications,” he said and urged all the villages to bear with the government.

He assured that the government will explore possibilities “where we can fund this project so that the desires and needs of the people are fulfilled.”

On V. Nagi’s co-convenership, NNC (PB) recalled that he was elected by voice vote in the meeting of NGOs (civil societies) at the time of the formation of Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), and that this was official.

NNC (PB) further stated that Z Royim had, during his acting presidency in 2015, given all political authority in writing to Nagi to exercise and execute NNC authority in political decision making, appointment of members, etc. Therefore, it asserted that Royim had no moral or political authority to appoint or change any high office of responsibility in its setup. NNC (PB) clarified that WC’s “direct involvement” in its affairs and all the ugly happenings that unfolded compelled it to speak the truth.

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AB-PMJAY covers 2.3 lakh households in Nagaland Correspondent

KOHIMA, Jul 30 (NPN): Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yo j a n a ( A B - P M JAY), world’s largest government-funded healthcare scheme, which was rolled out September 23, 2018, has covered 2.33 lakh households (over 10 lakh individuals )in Nagaland.

The scheme provides a defined benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year to the deprived and vulnerable families in India for serious health conditions which require hospitalization.

The scheme provides cashless service for hospitalized care and in Nagaland 1534 treatment packages have been provided.

This was stated by consultant, programme management, GIZ, ABPMJAY Nagaland, Sao Tunyi.

He said that till July 28, 1,17,438 cards have been generated in Nagaland and a total of 1,662 pre-authorizations have been raised amounting to Rs. 2.4 crore.

He also said that they were doing their best to help educate the people on the scheme as many Nagas were not aware of it.

PMJAY does not cover all diseases and all aspects of medical care.

But after having registered as a PMJAY patient and if money is being charged for the treatment then a patient can lodge a complaint to the hospital authority, district health authority, or State Health Agency PMJAY. The complainant can also air their grievances by using the PMJAY grievance redressal portal at the website.

Tunyi also informed

that RSBY has been replaced by PMJAY. He informed that the beneficiaries for PMJAY has been excluded based on Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011).

RSBY card holders who have renewed their cards in 2016-17 have also been excluded in the scheme as their names already exist. In the existing names/families, members can be added by way of birth, marriage, or adoption on producing evidence. But no new family can be enrolled and added into the lists or PMJAY scheme.

M e a n w h i l e, w h e n this correspondent met a patient’s family in Naga hospital, they stated that they had made their cards when the team visited the village and has helped them immensely.

There is also a toll free helpline for Nagaland Ayushman Bharat scheme 1800313333233. One can also check the eligibility through WhatsApp 9089776177 or also log into official website for more information.

Awareness camp on harmful effects of tobacco at Pfutsero DIMAPUR: An awareness camp on harmful effects of tobacco was conducted at Government Higher Secondary School Pfutsero under Phek district on Tuesday.

The awareness camp was organized by Community Health Centre (CHC) Pfutsero with Dental Surgeon CHC Pfutsero Dr. Ketoukhrie-u as the resource person. Dr. Ketoukhrie-u highlighted the global and national statistics on the effects of tobacco and said six million people die every year due to tobacco consumption.

She also highlighted the rampant use to tobacco in India and said India has the highest oral cancer cases in the world.

She said Nagaland state

NTUCT flays July 12 murder DIMAPUR: Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) has vehemently condemned the murder of Tasenjungla by a non-Naga on July 12, whose body was found in a pond near Green Timber Mill.

In a condemnation note, NTUCT extended its firm support and solidarity to Ao Union in their fight for justice. The release said Chümoukedima Village Council and Angami Mechü Krotho have also expressed solidarity with NTUCT in condemning the grievous crime against a Naga girl by an outsider.

The organisations urged the law enforcing agencies to punish the accused as per the provision of the law.

They also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members.

SCERT releases ‘mathematics resource book’

Limawapang Aier and T. Sekhose during the release of Mathematics resource book in Kohima on July 30.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, Jul 30 (NPN): “Mathematics resource book” on Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) for Classes 6, 7 & 8 as part of Mathematics Learning Enhancement Programme Nagaland (MLEPN) was released by Limawapang

Aier, additional director Directorate of School Education and additional mission director Samagrah Shiksha Abhiyan in the presence of SCERT director T. Sekhose at SIEMAT Hall, State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) here on Tuesday. This book was

released at the three-day orientation for District Resource Group (DRG) on MLEPN. Aier in his address hoped that the book will serve its purpose and will bring drastic improvement among the students.

He called upon the district resource groups

Glitches, poetry book released

(L Kevitshunuo Linyu releasing the book at CUE Academy, Kohima on Monday.

(NP) Correspondent

K ohima , J u l 3 0 (NPN): A collection of poetry “Glitches”, written

by Cükhosa Rose (A.Rose) was released by associate professor, Kevitshunuo Linyu, department of English Kohima College, Jotsoma at CUE Academy, Kohima on July 29.

The author, 23- year old from Thipuzu village under Phek district, completed his bachelor’s degree from Sazolie College, Jotsoma.

He was also a student of CUE Academy Centre K Y M C

of Writing Skills. He will be pursuing his master’s degree in Bangalore.

During the launching event, chief instructor CUE Academy Centre of Writing Dr. Rukulu Kezo Puro described the author as writing enthusiast for his hard work and sincerity. As a writer, she said he was very passionate about the things he wrote.

Puro also added that at CUE Academy, writers were encouraged to unlock their own hidden potentials and give wings to their creativity.

Associate professor,

Kevitshunuo Linyu, department of English Kohima College, Jotsoma said as a literary instructor, written and composition works was a demand in job, which needed creativity and effort.

“Nothing can give more satisfaction and happiness, than to see the birth of your own imagination” she said.

The author A. Rose in his short address said he wanted things to be straight forward without exaggerating the stor y which influenced him to write poetries.

dropped to seventh highest tobacco consumption state in India from number two due to consistent awareness campaign.

She encouraged the students to take active part in educating the people on the harmful effects of tobacco. Later, anti-tobacco pledge was taken by all the participants.

Sketching competition on the theme was conducted in the school where Dr. Bentilo Kath distributed cash prizes to the winners.

The programme was led by GHSS Pfutsero viceprincipal, Kelhikha Kenye while Kedokole Khape, headmistress delivered welcome address.

The programme was attended by 650 students and 20 teachers.

from 11 districts to learnt the new techniques and teach the students well.

T.Sekhose, in his address said that mathematics was the basic of all scientific achievements and stressed on the need to encourage students to develop interest in mathematics. He also urged the district resource group to evolve strategy and make mathematics a joyful learning experience.

The resource book on TLM in mathematics at the upper primary level has been developed by SCERT in order to help teachers make teaching and learning mathematics in upper primary level interesting, joyful and effective.

Sekhose hoped that it will make a significant contribution for improving the teaching and learning of mathematics at upper primary level.

‘Testing camp’ for BS&G DIMAPUR: A two-day “TritiyaSopan testing camp” (District Highest Award) for Bharat Scouts and Guides Association Mokokchung got underway at Multi Sports Complex Mokokchung on Tuesday.

Altogether 13 Scouts and 13 Guides from seven schools are participating in the camp. State Training Commissioner, Albert Solo is the observer from the headquarter. Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Rajesh Soundararajan who is also the president of BSG Mokokchung reaffirmed his promise while gracing the testing camp.

He said it was a privilege for him to be in the family of Scouts and Guides and called upon all the participants in the camp to reflect in day to day life activities, what they learn in the camp.

KTK, TVC, TYO condemn alleged vandalism DIMAPUR: Kohima Ts u n g i k i K h u m s h u m (KTK), Tsungiki Village Council (TVC) and Tsungiki Youth Organization (TYO) have condemned the alleged vandalism of its member NSN Senchumo Lotha’s vehicle at his private residence, Lower Agri Colony Kohima on July 27.

In a condemnation note, KTK said its members would not be cowed down by this kind of despicable act. KTK has urged upon the concerned authority to take serious note of the matter and book the culprits and award exemplary punishment as per the law.

TVC: Condemning the incident, TVC chairman Pilamo Ezung and secretary Bipomo Kikon said such criminal acts perpetrated against its citizen was uncalled for as Senchumo NSN

Lotha was a prominent and peace loving leader.

The council said that the very act of removing the official name plate from the vehicle was beyond any comprehension especially in a democratic country.

While stating that Senchumo nor any other political leader/s deserve such insults and intimidations, the TVC urged the concerned authorities to promptly act according to the FIR lodged by the victim and book and award befitting punishment as per law of the land.

TYO: TYO president, J Yanpvuo Kikon and general secretary, W Shanchothung Ngullie also condemned the “cowardly act” of vandalism and urged the law enforcement authority to duly investigate the case and to book the culprit at the earliest.

KSCJ condolence DIMAPUR: Kohima Science College Jotsoma (KSCJ) has mourned the demise of Rev. Haizotuo Angami on July 27.

In a condolence message, KSCJ said late Rev. Haizotuo was associated KSCJ for the last 58 years and was one of the seven “founding fathers’ of KSCJ. The release stated that under the chairmanship of late Dr. Neilhouzhii Kire alongwith late JB Josokie, late Keduonyu Sekhose, late Vizol Angami, late UM Deb, late Akum Imlong and Rev. Haizotuo Angami with the support of the community started KSC in 1961.

KSCJ said that the faculty, staff and students will remain ever grateful for the commitment and sacrifices of late Rev. Haizotuo Angami towards building the college to what it is today.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

Essay writing competition in Mon DIMAPUR: Under Mon block convergence action plan activities on Poshan Abhiyaan, an essay writing competition on the topic ‘Holistic Nutrition’ for students of class 6-8 was conducted at GHSS Mon on July 30.

According to DIPR, in the competition, Easther L Konyak, class 8 of Model School bagged the first position, Imlirenla, class 8 of St. John School bagged the second position and the third place was shared between Yeilib, class 7 of Edith Douglas School and Ngemnyei class 7 of Konjong Higher Secondary School.

SDEO Mon, K. Limhathung Odyuo in his keynote address spoke on the important components of holistic nutrition and incorporating natural foods into the diet.

“Holistic nutrition helps to achieved healthy lifestyles and expected to become a good citizen, a good leaders and a good responsible person”, he added.

CDPO Social Welfare department Mon, T.Yanlem, spoke on National Nutrition Mission programme and informed the students that Poshan Abhyaan is a convergence programme which involves different line departments.

news in Brief AR firing practice in Wokha: EAC Wokha, Dziesengunuo Mere has informed that the 28th Assam Rifles has been carrying out small arms firing practice from July 18 to August 17 from 0800 hrs to 1300 hrs. Therefore, all concerned colony chairman have been directed to intimate all residents in and around the firing range to keep away from the firing range to prevent any untoward incident.

KSU, KCC joint consultative meeting: Khiamniungan Students Union (KSU) has convened a joint consultative meeting with Khiamniungan Cultural Club (KCC) on August 2 at 2 p.m. at its Union treasurer residence. All the official and its executive members have been asked to attend the meeting.

NSCN (I-M) recovers bikes: NSCN (I-M) UT-1 has recovered two 2-wheeler- Suzuki Chaser (Engine noBGA1184214), chassis no (MB8NG4BBHF811488) black coloured and bajaj pulsar (Engine no-DHZCFB03788), chassis no (MD2A11CZ8FCB27892) black coloured.

In this regard, secretary union territory NSCN (I-M), Ghokuto Chishi has asked the rightful owner to claim by producing along with original documents at the UT-1 office within seven days.

Reguri organisations summon: Reguri Village Council (RVC), Reguri Youth Organisation (RYO) and Reguri Students’ Union (RSU) have summoned Thuchu Fithu and John Fedhu for going against the decision of the village. In a statement, the three bodies have asked the two to clarify their statement within 15 days. In the event of failing to adhere to the warning, the three bodies warned that they may be excommunicated for five years from the village. The organisations further stated that Lusichu had already clarified and apologised to them.

Unidentified body recovered: An unidentified body of a non-Naga male was recovered on July 29 from Blue Hill station area, Dimapur. Additional deputy commissioner of Dimapur police and PRO said the cause of the death was suspected to be due to illness. PRO informed that on completion of all legal formalities the body was shifted to District Hospital Dimapur for PM examination / identification. Claimant / relatives / friends of the deceased have been requested to contact Officer-in-Charge, East Police Station, Dimapur.

NFSA holds seminar in Dimapur

Members of NFSA after the seminar on July29.

DIMAPUR: Naga Forensic Science Association (NFSA) held a seminar on “significance of forensic science in crime scene investigation” on July 29 at the premises of Commissioner of Police Dimapur, Nagaland.

A press release by NFSA stated that in the opening session, additional commissioner of police (crime) Relo T Aye gave an introduction on the impor-

Hr. Education department bids farewell DIMAPUR: Directorate of Higher Education organised a farewell programme for the outgoing director, Dr. I. Anungla Aier and additional director, Dr. Watijungshi on July 29 at Conference Hall, Directorate of Higher Education, Kohima.

A DIPR report stated that in his address, minister, H & TE, Temjen Imna Along said farewells were not moments of sadness but a true moment of celebrations.

Along appreciated and acknowledged the contributions of the officers and also lauded their humanity.

The minister also called upon the officials and staff of the department to take their work seriously and encouraged all to prove themselves through their works and deeds.

In their speeches, outgoing officers, Dr. I Anungla Aier and Dr. Watijungshi thanked officers and staff for organising the programme.

They also encouraged the officers and staff of the department to continue their devotion for the benefits of the students and for the welfare of the state.

Short speeches were also delivered by joint director, HE, Menuokholie Kire and Mount Tiyi College Wokha, principal Dr. Apeni Lotha.

tance of forensic science.

A brief introduction on the vision and mission of NFSA was highlighted

by Muzizo Swuro followed by a note on importance and need of Forensic Science.

Presentations on “importance on crime scene investigation”, “collection and preservation of evidences”, “fingerprints and security features in new currency notes”, “forensic

questioned document” and “forensic DNA analysis” were presented by Puleno Kennao, Vetolu P. Tunyi, Kimeri Y. Ngullie, Vicheno Kera and Lanujungla Imsong respectively.

The presentations were followed by an interactive session between police personnel and members of NFSA. The seminar concluded with vote of thanks

by Puzoto Khatso.

Wokha police seize drugs

The two arrested persons with the seized drugs.

DIMAPUR: Wokha police on July 29 seized 920 SP capsules, 180 tablets of Daizypam and two packets of heroin/brown sugar from two individuals at Wokha Town.

A press release by Superintendent of Police (SP) Wokha informed that Wokha police acting on specific information raided two specific locations and

recovered the drugs.

In this connection, two persons identified as Chumben Odyuo (26) son of Khomi Odyuo of Phiro village and present resident at Tsumang ‘A’ colony Wokha and Thungbemo Ngullie (30) son of Yibomo of N. Longidang village and present resident of Tsumang ‘A’ Colony Wokha were arrested.

ZTSBC ‘special parent’s day’ DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (ZTSBC) organised a “special parent’s day” on July 28 during the Church Inter sector combined fellowship service. A press release by ZTSBC stated that the Government College Zunheboto assistant professor, Rosy A Awomi encouraged the youths and parents to put God first in everything they do and follow the right path.

Highlights of the service include choreography, special songs and dramas. The service concluded with a prayer by ZTSBC Pastor Rev. Dr Daniel Chishi.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

Nagaland observes ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’

Panellists at the programme in Dimapur

Officials and members of OSC in Phek.

DIMAPUR, JUL 30 (NPN): Nagaland joined people across the globe in observing “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” in accordance to United Nations (UN) declaration to observe July 30 as a day to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.”

Miqlat Ministry: Miqlat Ministry NBCCWD observed the day at Don Bosco Institute of Development and Leadership (DBIDL) hall under the theme “Stronger together”.

At the programme, keynote address was delivered by former general secretary of Asia pacific Baptist federation, Rev. P Bonny Resu, who stressed on trafficking based on the Biblical context. He also lauded the ministry for taking the initiative to create awareness on the subject.

Rev. Resu said people choose to remain indifferent to such pressing issues unless they go through it.

Cautioning that such tragedy could happen to anyone, Rev. Resu urged all to come out of the comfort zone and be in the forefront in creating awareness on the issue confronting the human race.

As part of the programme, a panel session on human trafficking was held wherein issue of human

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trafficking in Nagaland was broadly discussed by the panellists.

Moderator of the session, Vitono Gugu Haralu, reminded that the human trafficking was much prevalent through child trafficking and child adoption.

Youth Net, training and talent management operation supervisor, Tsepila Zhimomi highlighted the importance of screening the recruitment agencies before placement.

Prodigals Home, director K Ela shared her experience on dealing with child trafficking, sexual exploitation and safer migration.

Ela said that there are two sides human trafficking – the victim and the perpetrator.

She stressed on the importance of delivering justice to victim and the need to change the mindset of the perpetrator.

While dwelling on the issue in the context of media fraternity, journalist and Dimapur Press Club general secretary Henlly Phom Odyuo lamented on the unavailability of adequate information on the issue.

She stressed on the importance of sharing information for wider coverage of the issue.

O t h e r p a n e l l i s t s, ADCP (crime) and PRO Dimapur Police Relo T Aye and Alole Tsuhah from Miqlat Ministry also spoke on the issue. A short video on human trafficking by

Students and members of OSC in Zunheboto.

Police personnel, members of OSC and others in Mokokchung.

Resource person, dignitaries with the participants in Kiphire.

Dreamz Unlimited was also screened during the programme.

The programme was followed by an interactive session. (Staff Reporter) ZUNHEBOTO: Sakhi One Stop Centre Zunheboto observed ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ at Kids World Montessori School Zunheboto under the theme, “You Can Free Me”.

A DIPR report stated that the programme commenced with an invocation by counsellor OSC, Vinivi Sumi followed by keynote address by Centre, administrator OSC, Alovini Yeptho.

Case worker OSC, Helito L.Chophi spoke on the root causes of human trafficking and how to remain vigilant to the menace of human trafficking.

Students of Kids World Montessori presented a special number and the programme concluded with benediction by Kids World Montessori School, teacher Kali Achumi.

M O KO KC H U N G : Sakhi-One Stop Centre Mokokchung in collaboration with Nagaland Police DEF Mokokchung observed “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” under the theme “You can free me” at New reserve DEF, Mokokchung.

A press release by Sakhi-One Stop Centre stated that the programme

Dr. Nicky Kire encourages employees to be sincere

was organised to create awareness on the ill practices of human trafficking against the women and children which is prevailing in Naga Society.

In a keynote address, additional SP and nodal officer of Sakhi-OSC, Mokokchung Y. Tumchobemo Yanthan challenged the people to not remain silent but to rise against the problem and be advocates against human trafficking.

Speakers, Center administrator Sakhi-OSC, Wangshinaro Yaden and Panel lawyer MDLSA, Moatemjen spoke on “Modern Day slavery - Human trafficking” and The Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Children Act 1956 (SITA), Immoral Traffic Prevention Amendment Bill 2006 and Trafficking Of Persons (Prevention, Protection And Rehabilitation) Bill 2018 respectively.

PHEK: District administration Phek DLCW, Mahila Shakti Kendra Phek & Sakhi- One Stop Centre, Phek in collaboration with DEF Phek & 5th NAP Bn Phek observed “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”.

In a keynote address, SDO (C) Phek T. Lemlila Sangtam while highlighting the aims and objectives of the day said observance of such day was necessary to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the

promotion and protection of their rights”.

DCPO Phek, Ketubu highlighted the importance of spreading awareness and sensitization campaign regarding anti human trafficking.

Centre Administrator Sakhi- One Stop Centre, Phek, Jitsiasa Nyusou presented a documentary on human trafficking while Women Welfare Officer DLCW, Mahila Shakti Kendra Phek, Vileno Kapu emphasized on the importance of empowering women by availing women related schemes and programmes to alleviate the menace in the society.

Altogether 300 participants, comprising of law enforcement personnel, youth, leaders from different organizations and NGOs attended the programme.

KIPHIRE: To mark the day, district administration, District Level Centre for Women (MSK) and Sakhi one stop centre organised a programme at deluxe point, Kiphire town.

Wetsho Lasushe EAC (P) in his short speech said human trafficking was a serious crime that exploits children, women and men for numerous pur poses indulging in force labour and sex. He said that every country was affected by human trafficking and even in the state there was no exception. He encouraged all the citizens of Kiphire

Students, officials, WDLSA members and others in Wokha.

to cooperate and to fight against the trafficking.

Addl. SP Kiphire, Sentilong highlighted that trafficking can be manifested in so many ways including prostitution, child labour, domestic workers, begging, child marriage, illegal adoption and organ trade.

Reminding that anybody can be a victim to traffickers, he informed all to lodge complain at police station or even in the District Magistrate in the event of such incident. He further called upon all students, teenagers to be more aware about the trafficking in the days to come.

NCC, Kiphire presented a street play on the world day against trafficking. Awareness on trafficking was given by Tsosing Counsellor, (OST) where she called upon all the students to take action in the campus, join or establish a club to raise awareness about the human trafficking.

Church leaders, school students, NGOs, ward leaders attended the programme.

The programme was chaired

by Visuthong T. District Coordinator (MSK).

WOKHA: In Wokha too, the day was observed at DBHSS Youth Centre organized by District Administration in collaboration with Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) and Sakhi-One Stop Centre. The programme was held under the theme “You

Can Free Me”.

Theme speaker, advocate Shanchobeni P Lotha, Project Assistant, WDLSA while addressing the gathering said the root causes of trafficking was poverty, lack of employment opportunities, low socio-economic status, lack of education and awareness. She appealed to all to put thoughtful efforts to address the issue and fight against trafficking.

She emphasized on the intervention of central and state government initiatives like protection homes for girls which provide, custodial care, education, vocational training and rehabilitation.

Women Welfare Officer, MSK, Dr. Wonchano E Enny enlightened the participants about the activities of Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) under BetiBachaoBetiPadhao (BBBP).

Advocate Nancy said Sakhi-One stop centre emphasized on providing integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence in private and public spaces.

The programme was chaired by EAC (P) Molosangla Ozkum while vote of thanks was delivered by EAC (P) Yentinoungbou.

LONGLENG: In Longleng, the day was observed at Indoor Stadium Longleng, organised by district administration, Mahila Shakti Kendra and Sakhi-One Stop

Centre Longleng.

The introductory note for the event was given by EAC Longleng, Rohbi Sangtam, where he said that trafficking in person usually take place due to one’s ignorance. He encouraged the gathering to be responsible to educate and aware the youngster on child trafficking.

On the occasion, DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam highlighted the importance of observation of the world day against trafficking in person. He challenged the gathering to be vigilant to stop this menace while also seeking the cooperation of all the stalk holders. Resource person literature secretary, PBCA Longleng, Chingong Phom defined trafficking as putting someone in an uncomfortable situation where one earn out of another’s life. She also stated that trafficking denotes transferring of human by someone either by force or agreement and that the victims were mostly from economically unstable community and villages. Penal lawyer DLSA Longleng, P.Monyei Phom presented the report on human trafficking from the legal perspective.

NVCO asks govt to implement court order

DIMAPUR: Taking serious NVCO press and medial Government on the issues note on the mushrooming of cell stated that the court by submitting detailed inillegal collections of cash by has banned illegal collection formation. unions/associations/federa- of cash or taking of cash A similar representations/police/public organi- at the check-gates and on tion was also submitted zations/groups/govern- highways. to almost all the Deputy ment agencies at the check NVCO claimed that Commissioners during the gates and on highways, illegal collections of cash conduct of “Consumer the Nagaland Voluntary at the check gates and high- Awareness Campaign” in Consumers’ Organisation ways have contributed to the district headquarters and (NVCO) has appealed to price-rise in the state and sub-divisions in the state, the state government and all particularity in Dimapur, NVCO said. deputy commissioners in the the commercial hub in the Meanwhile, NVCO districts to implement and state. lauded Dimapur Police for Dr. Neikiesalie Kire addressing the gathering. (NP) enforced the Gauhati Court NVCO also said that arresting several persons Correspondent members not to accept or order of June 3, 2014. it had submitted several for “illegal collections” of encourage any bride in their In a press statement, representations to the State taxes/cash and for extorKohima, Jul 30 (NPN): department.

Advisor Urban development Additional director and Municipal Affairs Dr. ATI Kohima L. Youdang Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire Jamir in his address as reon Tuesday called upon source person said the grade the grade-IV employees to –IV staff employees were maintain good relationship the multi tasking staff and in the work place with their without them office cancolleagues and officers. not function. He therefore He said this while ad- encouraged the association dressing the All Nagaland to make a resolution to be State Grade-IV Staff Em- dutiful in their respective ployees Association (ANS- office.

GEA) general meeting-cumEarlier, the programme seminary training held un- chaired by ANSGEA joint der the theme “to serve the secretary, Khrieketou Yano Fathers of EDSBCPB at the programme on “Kingdom Seekers”. people with efficiency in the joint secretary began with an Meanwhile, EDSB21st century” at CANSSEA invocation pastor CRC Di- DIMAPUR: East Dima- took active role in the event. pur Sumi Baptist Church Most of the fathers have CPB organising team has office Kohima. homa, Vilazhu Lhoungu.

Based on the theme, S p e c i a l s o n g w a s Purana Bazaar (EDSBCPB) re- dedicated their life to expressed gratitude to the Dr. Kire urged the gath- presented by Sevo and organised an event “King- Christ and committed to resource persons, church dom Seekers” a ministry to have a healthy relationship staff SBCPB, Bended Knee ering to serve people not friends. only with efficiency but Welcome address was equip fathers from July 24 to with their family. The high- worship team and acknowlalso with humanity. He delivered by president ANS- 28 at Church Premises. The lights of the programme in- edged the tireless effort urged the gathering to serve GEA Y. Shahkam Chemp- resource person were pas- cluded praise and worship, of the women ministry people with sincerity and hang, while vote of thanks toral staff NitosheZhimo, talks on crucial issues, and supported by the Youth Christian attitude while per- was offered by general sec- Nivikhu V. Jimo, Yekuto- other morally and spiritu- Ministry of EDSBCPB ally educative activities for for the success of the proforming their duty. Dr. Kire retary ANSGEA Imlitemjen Shohe, and Hukato Aye A total of 63 fathers the fathers. gramme. also advised the association Ao.

tions. However, NVCO said it will be much appreciable, if Nagaland Police too “stopped the illegal collection of cash at the check-gates”.

EDSBCPB organises ‘Kingdom Seekers’

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Mnp student death case: principal’s son arrested

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jul 30:The son of the school principal of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, Pheiroijam Robinson, has been arrested by SIT (Special Investigation Team) investigating into the death of a 12-year-old girl student in suspicious manner in her hostel room.

Police have arrested two persons including a woman who posted inciting comments on social media regarding the death of the student.

N Babysana, a ClassVII student of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, private school run by its principal, was found hanging in suspicious manner in her hostel dormitory on July 18 morning.

Responding to hue and cry of the people particularly from student bodies and women based civil society organisations, the state police had recently formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth the truth behind the death of the student.

Son of principal of Standard Robarth Hr Sec School arrested by police in connection with the death of a student being produced in the court on Tuesday.

The SIT arrested the son of the principal, Pheiroijam Robinson from his house late last night and produced him in the court of district and session judge, Imphal West today.

The court remanded him to police custody for seven day till August 4 responding to the plea of OI of the SIT. The same court has

also fixed a hearing to a plea for cancelling anticipatory bail granted to the principal Ph Landoni Devi of the controversial-ridden school on July 31.

The principal was granted anticipatory bail on July 20 last by the Imphal West chief judicial magistrate as she was expecting arrest by police after the death of the student in her

hostel in suspicious manner.

The IO of the SIT, in submission to the same court (District and Session Judge, Imphal West) pleaded the court to cancel the anticipatory bail, tabling findings of the SIT’s investigation.

The police had earlier arrested two female wardens of the school during the course of its investigation and they are currently in judicial custody.

Imphal West SP K Meghachandra said that SIT picked Robinson to investigate his role in the death of the student as police found some clues of negligence on the part of school authorities in taking care of the students lodged in the hostel of the school.

Pertaining to the arrest of two persons, including a woman, in connection with their inciting comments on the social media, the SP said that even as the SIT was looking into the theories shared in the social media, some comments were very violent and could cause law and order situation .

Police have incorporated some of the theories in the investigation, the SP said while asserting that they opened all the option to ensure free, fair and transparent investigation as far as possible.

The SP suggested that people who can be the witnesses should come forward and help the police in finding the truth behind the circumstance leading to the death of the student.

Earlier in the day, SIT along with forensic experts of the state police forensic department re-examined the hostel dormitory where the student was found hanging.

The police allowed presence of representatives of the JAC against Mysterious Death of Ningthoujam Babysana Chanu during the examination.

The JAC members were also allowed to present in order to clear the doubt of the people who demanded justice for the deceased student, the SP said.

On the other hand, protest seeking justice for

the Babysana continued unabated.

W h i l e wo m e n f o l k staged sit-in-protest in their respective localities at various parts of the Imphal and other valley districts, students of various schools in Kakching district formed human chain along ImphalSugnu road demanding speedy investigation for the end of justice in the case.

Opposition Congress also joined the chorus by staging a sit-in-protest in front of Imphal Congress Bhavan today.

Leaders and members of the party took part in the protest crying for justice for Babysana.

“Justice for Babysana,” “Hang the culprits,” “Law with no order is lawlessness,” were some slogans displayed at the protest site.

Taking part in the protest, MPCC vice president T Mangibabu expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the investigation while expressing suspicion of some powerful influential people interfering to the police investigation.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

Dearest Baby Nyamkai, We wishing you a Warmest Happy 1st Birthday! The day you were born to our Family, God fills us with Joy, Love, and Peace.Truly you are a Gift from Heaven.

May you continue to Grow in His Grace and Love.

From your loving Family and Loved ones.

Manohari Gold tea sold for Rs 50,000 per kg at auctions

Guwahati, Jul 30 (PTI): The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) on Tuesday created a record when Manohari Gold tea, a specialty orthodox tea variety from Dibrugarh’s Manohari Tea Estate, sold at Rs 50,000 a kg under the public auction system.

“The price that Manohari Gold has fetched is perhaps the highest for tea in a public tea auction in the world and it is a proud moment for GTAC which has emerged as a hub for specialty tea,” claimed secretary of Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association, Dinesh Biyani.

City-based Sourabh

Tea Traders Private Limited brought two kg of this tea on Tuesday.

The GTAC is a platform for tea producers to sell superior quality tea and its demand is increasing across the country which will encourage tea producers to cultivate good quality specialty tea to be auctioned at the centre,” Biyani added.

The Manohari Gold Tea is cultivated from the finest P-126 tea clones, is hand-picked early morning in the second flush season in May and June, is very delicate, has a subtle aroma and the liquor is of a rich gold colour, Manohari Tea Estate owner Rajan Lohia said.

Bomb blast in Imphal; three injured 5 KNF(P) cadres held with B’luru zoo names tiger cub after Hima

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND

NO.PD&SJ.TSG OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2017-18/218/ Dt. Tsg the 23rd July 2019

OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas Mrs. Yanhola, W/o Late Mr Kiuchamong Yimchunger resident of Sotokur Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of Her Late husband, who expired on 26/06/2019.

Now therefore, the public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publish of this notice.

Principal District and Sessions Judge Tuensang : Nagaland DP-5828

DECLARATION

Dated : 30th July, 2019

NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Nagaland University invites sealed tenders for supply of Scientific Equipment at the Department of Physics, Nagaland University, Lumami under SERB (DST).

Interested parties may download the tender documents from the University website: nagalanduniversity.ac.in and submit their quotations along with tender fees of Rs. 1,000/- (non-refundable) in the form of DD in favour of Registrar, Nagaland University, Lumami in sealed envelop superscript on the cover “Tender for supply of Scientific Equipment at the Department of Physics, Nagaland University, Lumami under SERB (DST)” and addressed to the undersigned on or before 22nd August, 2019 up to 4:00. P.M.. No tenders will be accepted beyond this date and time.

Dr. Abemo, Registrar DC-1153

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA YAKUKIE, KOHIMA, NAGALAND

SHORT TENDER NOTICE

Sealed tenders are invited from the interested bidders for the supply of, TOILET / DAILY USE ITEMS, HARDWARE ITEMS, ELECTRICAL ITEMS and WATER of this Vidyalaya for the financial year 2019-2020. Tender forms and related information can be had from the Office of JNV Kohima during working Hour by paying Rs. 500/-. The last date of receipt of sealed tenders is on or before 07/08/2019 and will be opened in the presence of Chairman/VMC. Each tender application should be submitted with earnest money of Rs. 5000/- in the form of Demand Draft in favour of Principal, JNV Kohima, payable at Kohima.

Sd/PRINCIPAL DC-1155

IMPHAL, Jul 30: Manipur police commandos have arrested five cadres of KNF(P) and recovered sophisticated arms and ammunition, a police statement said on Tuesday.

A team of Imphal West police commandos arrested the five cadres, including two who were allegedly involved in recent killing self-style PRO of the same group during an operation in Imphal’s Khoyathong and New Checkon areas on Monday evening.

The arms and ammunition recovered from them include one A1 Rifle

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 29/07/2019

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 26/07/2019

marked as MA-3 MK II, One HK (Heckler Koch) rifle marked as HK 33 5.56x45, two magazines, 130 rounds of 5.56 ammunition and six mobile phones.

Amongst the arrested, Thangminlen Haokip @ Lelen (35) and David Neihsial @ Hendavida (35) were involved in the killing of one S/S PRO of KNF(P) organization, Demkhohao Kipjen (41) on July 22 last at Kangchup Chiru village, the police claimed.

A case has been registered at Lamsang Police Station and investigation is going on, the release added.

Regd. No. 27/7/19

ASSAM, JUL 30 (IANS): The Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park has named a Royal Bengal tiger cub in the zoo after Assam teenage ace sprinter Hima Das who shot into fame bagging 5 gold medals in European races this month, an official said on Monday.

“We decided to honour Hima by naming a sixmonth-old Bengal tiger cub after her on the occasion of ‘International Tiger Day’ on Sunday,” the zoo’s Executive Director Vanashree Vipin Singh told IANS here.

According to the fourth tiger estimation of the Union Government and the National Tiger Conservation Authority, around

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 68

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME

Date : 28/05/19

I, Smti. VISHENI SEMA, D/o Late GHOMULA SEMA permanent resident of LITSAMI VILLAGE, and presently residing at SOUTH POINT EAST COLONY, ZUNHEBOTO, NAGALAND do hereby solemnly affirmed declare as follows.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my official name is VISHENI SEMA which is recorded in my service Appointment Order, but due to clerical error my name is inadvertently recorded as G. VISHENI CHISHI in my Service Book and all other records, G. VISHENI SUMI in my SBI Account bearing No. 30892255370 & PAN Card bearing No. FULPS6166R, G. VISHENI SEMA in my Service ID Card bearing Emp. Code: GONVIS46288 & AADHAAR Card bearing No. 6620 1019 5722.

3. That my father's actual name is LATE GHOMULA SEMA, but due to clerical error my father's name is erroneously recorded as GHOMULA SUMI in my PAN CARD & SBI Account, GHOMULA in my AADHAAR Card, LATE GHOMULA CHISHI in my Service Book.

4. That the above mentioned names VISHENI SEMA, G. VISHENI CHISHI, G. VISHENI SUMI and G. VISHENI SEMA are one and the same person which refers to me.

5. That from the date of this declaration, I shall be called and addressed as VISHENI SEMA and father's name as LATE GHOMILA SEMA for all official purpose, legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

6. That the statement made in para 1-5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed therein DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this ......... day of ......

20 ......... at Zunheboto : Nagaland.

1st CLASS MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND DP-5838

BEFORE THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS/NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Regd. No. 428/19 Date : 29/07/19 AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Medangkaba, aged about 59 years, son of Lt. Rongsen, a permanent resident of Changki Village, District- Mokokchung, Nagaland and a resident of Lengrijan, House No. 265, near Lima Aier Hr. Secondary School, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare and affirm : 1. That I am the deponent and I am competent to swear this affidavit.

2. That I hail from the Changki Village, District- Mokokchung, Nagaland and belongs to Ao community.

3. That I state and declare that I am a 3rd Grade Employee of Nagaland University, by profession as a Driver.

4. That my full name is Shri. Medangkaba and the same is recorded, entered and used in my Service Record, Academic Record and other official documents issued by the competent authority.

5. That I further state and declare that the Alphabet "R" signifies my father's nameRongsen, "Medang" signifies my first short name and "Ao" signifies my community.

6. That I state and declare that I am also called and known by my short name as Shri. R. Medang Ao and the same has also been used in the PAN Card, AADHAAR Card as well as in my saving Bank Account maintained at SBI, Bazaar Branch, Dimapur, Nagaland.

7. That I solemnly state and declare that the names- Medangkaba and R. Medang Ao belong to one and the same person.

8. That this affidavit is sworn by me for clarifying my multiple names as indicated and the same to be used before any competent authority as and when so necessitated.

9. That the statements made in the above paragraphs are all true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I also state and declare that nothing is stated false or concealed.

Identified by me : (Bendangwabang) Advocate (Shri. Medangkaba) DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declare by the deponent before me who is being identified by Shri. Bendangwabang, Advocate on this the 29th day of July, 2019.

Notary Public

PRESS NOTE

Dated, Dimapur, the 29th July 2019 No. GEN-22/2018-D/3100-102/ Consequent on receipt of an application for change of village name from Kiyezu 'B' to Phuheto Village under Niuland Sub-Division of Dimapur, District and since all formalities for change of name of the village has been completed, Notice is hereby given to all the General Public for claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice.

No complain/ objection will be entertained after the stipulated time under any circumstances.

The proposed boundaries of the village are as under : 1. NORTH - KIYEZU 'A' 2. EAST - HEJETO 3. SOUTH - GHOSHITO 4. WEST - HOMELAND

DP-5829

A six-month-old Bengal tiger cub was named after Hima on the occasion of ‘International Tiger Day.’ 75 per cent (about 3,000) of the world’s tigers population is in the Indian subcontinent.

Known as India’s National Animal, the majestic feline is on display in the zoo safari along with its parents and siblings. “To celebrate

(KEVEKHA KEVIN ZEHOL), NCS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

the day, we have released a group of 8 tigers, including three male and five female, including the little Hima Das,” Singh said.

Visitors were also enlightened about the big cats and ways to conserve them.

DECLARATION

Dated : 26/7/19

I, Shri. HAMSHING Permanent resident of Shetap Village in the District of Longleng State : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and oath and declare as follows :1. That, I am a Citizen of India by birth and resident of the above mentioned Address.

2. That, in all my Documents my name has been recorded and reflected as HAMSHING WHEREAS due to ignorance and clerical mistake my name has been entered and recorded as BONGSHONG in the List of Approval of Newly Elected/Selected Village Council Members in Respect of Longleng No.LLG/VC/GEN-2/201112/456.

3. That, This Affidavit is made to declare that my name HAMSHING and BONGSHONG refers to same and one person only that is me.

4. That, this affidavit is made to declare that when the name HAMSHING and BONGSHONG appears it should be read corrected and understood as 'HAMSHING'.

5. That, the statements made in Para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing immaterial has been made or concealed therein.

And I sign this Affidavit on this the 26th day of July 2019 at Longleng, Nagaland.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn in an declare before me by the above named Deponent on this the th 26 day of July 2019 at Longleng, Nagaland.

JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS LONGLENG : NAGALAND DP-5833

I, Mr. Imjongwati Longkumer, aged about 45 years, son of Mr. T Ari Longkumer, resident of H/No. 52, Nokyu ward, Mangkolemba in the District of Mokokchung, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India by birth and resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That in some of my official documents and records my name has been entered as "Imjongwati" instead of "Imjongwati Longkumer".

3. That both the names "Imjongwati Longkumer" and "Imjongwati" pertain to one and the same person i.e. my name.

4. That my natural father's official name is "T Ari Longkumer", he is also otherwise known as "Tinu Ari Longkumer", whereas in some of my official documents and records my father's name has been wrongly entered as "Arinok" & "Arinok Longkumer", respectively, which is the same and single person.

5. That the letter "T" in my father's name stands for the initial letter of my grandfather's name "Tinu".

6. That I affirm I use my correct official name as "Imjongwati Longkumer" and also to use my correct father's official name in full form as "Tinu Ari Longkumer" by all concern.

7. That the statements made in this affidavit are all true to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false.

Deponent Sworn before me by the deponent this 26th day of July 2019.

Notary Public DP-5849

DP-5826

NAGALAND UNIVERSITY

(A Central University Estd. By the Act of Parliament No. 35 of 1989) Headquarters : Lumami-798627

Correspondent

I, Smti Phephot Konyak, W/o Late Ngampa Konyak, aged about 48 years resident of Walo Ward, Mon Town, district Mon, Nagaland do hereby declare and solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my name has been erroneously recorded as T. Phephot Konyak, T. Phephot, Phephot in some of my documents instead of Phephot Konyak.

3. That the name Phephot Konyak, T. Phephot Konyak, Phephot, T. Phephot are of one same person.

4. That from today onwards I shall be known as Phephot Konyak for all official purpose.

5. I declare and certify that the above statement made in paragraph 1,2,3,4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Deponent Solemnly affirm before me Magistrate/Notary Public MC-31 Regd. No. 928/19

I, Shri Imnayongdang, son of Aoluin of Aliba Village of Mokokchung District has invented a Betel Nut Peeling Machine that can peel 20 (Twenty) numbers of Betel Nuts in 1.5 Minutes. I claim the patent right for the said Machine under relevant Patent Law of the Land and so, no one is entitled to copy or produce the said Machine without my prior permission.

(IMNAYONGDANG) Arkong Ward Mokokchung, Nagaland.

MKC-435

NO.NUL/RDC/PF-88/2019 -

Regd. No. 383/19

arms and ammunitions

This is to notify that we the family members of Smti. Sentirenla, have subsequently decided to take our own course of action as it was stated in the Notice that was issued on 22/07/2019, to Mr. Roko Swuro, S/o Vamuzo Swuro, Razazo Village, Phek District and his relatives as they failed to attend the meeting that was held on the 27/07/2019.

(C. TAKU AIER) DEPONENT Regd. No. 516/19 For and on behalf of family members Dated : 30/07/19 TIAKABA NOTARY PUBLIC GOVT. OF NAGALAND DP-5840 Regd. No. 2009/19

AFFIDAVIT

Dt. 14/2/19

I, Sri Mothi, aged about 53 years, son of Late Ram Lagan, resident of Fisheries Colony, United Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby truly and solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That, I am a Government Servant working in the Department of Fisheries, Government of Nagaland.

2. That, my official name is "MOTHI". However, inadvertently, my name has been erroneously recorded as "R. MOTHI" and/or "MOTI" in some of my official documents.

3. That, nevertheless, all the names viz. "MOTHI", "R. MOTHI" and/or "MOTI" belongs to one and the same person, who is me and myself.

VERIFICATION Verified at Dimapur, on this, the 14th day of February, 2019, that the statements made in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing material has been conceal there from.

Identified by : Zhasakhoto Vüprü Advocate Deponent Sworn before me by the deponent.

Notary Public DP-5848

BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC/OATH COMMISSIONER NAGALAND DIMAPUR : NAGALAND AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Sakorepba, S/o Late Takoliba permanent resident of Unger Village Mokokchung District Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1) That, my name was written as Sakurepba Jamir in my Service book and it was written as T. Sakorepba in my appointment order as Fisherman, whereas my name was written as Sakurepba in my appointment to the post of Peon.

2) That, the names Sakorepba, Sakurepba Jamir, T. Sakorepba and Sakurepba are one and the same person of my name but my official name is Sakorepba.

3) That, due to getting an old aged and sickness my previous signature could not be matching with the present, hence my signature has been changed to Sako.

4) That the contents of this Declaration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Deponent

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Woman injured in grenade blast in Imphal Tuesday night being treating at RIMS hospital. (NP) Correspondent in front of “Union Auto” showroom at Thangmeiband IMPHAL, Jul 30: Two Hijam Dewan Leikai under women were among three Lamphel police Y Manihar (60); M injured in a hand grenade blast in Imphal on Tuesday Surbala Devi (38), wife of M Bigen Singh; and N Bidinight.

The hand grenade mala (34) wife of N London went off at around 7:30 pm injured in the blast.The trio

were immediately rushed to RIMS hospital. All of them were residents of the locality where the show room located.

They sustained splinter injuries in various parts of the body however, none of them were critical. Doctors attending them said that they were out of danger.

Police who rushed to the spot after the blast suspect it was a Chinese made hand grenade that exploded.

They recovered the safety lever and splinters of the bomb.

Militants have been suspected behind the the blast in connection with monetary demand to the show room.

Previous Sign. Present Sign.

Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the Deponent.

Regd. No. 66/19 Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner Nagaland Dt. 12/2/19 Dimapur : Nagaland.

DECLARATION Regd.No. 1943/2018 Dt. 25/09/2018 I, Smti. Lanusangla, W/o. Lt. Imtinungsang, H/No.131, Bank Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in my academic records my name has been entered/recorded as Lanusangla Aier, and in my appointment order and in service records till Promotion to Headmistress my name has been recorded as Lanusangla, whereas on promotion to Asst. Director in the year 2016, my name has been inadvertently recorded as Lanusangla S. 3. That ‘Aier’ is my surname, and ‘S’ was erroneously added in my name. : 4. That the name Lanusangla, Lanusangla Aier, and Lanusangla S, refers to one and same person, i.e. me and my names.

5. That henceforth, my name shall be use/address as Lanusangla, for all official purpose.

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

DEPONENT Identified by; K-2062

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Oppn slams BJP as Unnao victim battles for life; ruckus in Parliament

LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (PTI): As the Unnao rape victim battled for life following a car crash, the Opposition stepped up its attack against the BJP on Tuesday, accusing the ruling party of giving its MLA political protection.

“For God’s sake, Mr. Prime Minister, divest this criminal and his brother of the political power your party is giving them. It’s still not too late,” Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tweeted on the issue that rocked Parliament as well.

The Congress, the BSP and the SP accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of extending “patronage” to MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was charged with raping a minor in 2017.

Sengar, already in jail, and nine others were booked for murder on Monday, a day after the car in which the rape victim, now 19, was hit by speeding truck in Rae Bareli, killing two relatives and leaving her and a lawyer critically injured.

A letter written to the Chief Justice of India by the victim and two family

members just days before the car crash, expressing a threat to their lives, has also surfaced.

“The CJI has asked the Secretary General to go through the letter written in Hindi for preparing a note of it for his perusal,” a Supreme Court official told PTI. According to doctors at the KGMU Trauma Centre

in Lucknow, the rape victim and her lawyer were on ventilator and their condition was being monitored.

A National Commission for Women (NCW) team visited the victim’s mother at the hospital. Her family members sat on a dharna outside the hospital, demanding parole to her uncle Mahesh Singh from jail for the last rites of his wife. The court also granted short-term bail to Mahesh Singh to attend the cremation on Wednesday.

Congress workers led

by Leader of the Legislature Party Ajay Kumar Lallu too sat on dharna and then courted arrest, demanding the “expulsion” of the BJP lawmaker from the party.

Uttar Pradesh BJP president Swatantra Dev

Singh, however, said the MLA was suspended from the party long back after the rape accusation, and his status remains the same.

On Tuesday, the state government announced a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the car crash.

It has earlier also recommended an investigation by the CBI. “The government has become criminalfriendly,” senior party leader Akhilesh Pratap Singh charged, referring to the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government.

In a tweet, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati said, “The meeting of BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj with the rape-accused BJP MLA in jail proved that the raped accused are continuously getting the patron-

age of the ruling BJP.” SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, who met the family members of the rape survivor at the hospital, held the Uttar Pradesh government responsible for the car crash.

“It has shocked the women of the country. Her father was beaten by the police on the instructions of BJP leaders. The FIR was registered after she tried to immolate herself,” he alleged, referring to the history of the rape case.

The Lok Sabha witnessed vociferous protests and sloganeering by Opposition members over the incident. Members of the Congress, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the BSP and the DMK walked out of the House. The TMC members walked out twice.

S R I NAG A R , J U L 3 0 (PTI): Seeking to put to rest speculations about a possible “major development” in Jammu and Kashmir, Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Tuesday that “everything is fine, everything is normal” and rejected as “invalid” government orders that had generated panic in recent days.

A series of government orders, including the one which spoke of prolonged law and order situation, had generated widespread speculation that the Centre was planning to abrogate Article 35-A of the Constitution, which provides exclusive rights to immoveable property and government jobs only to natives of Jammu and Kashmir.

Political parties in the state had reacted strongly to such a possibility, warning

of dire consequences.

Dismissing the speculation, the governor said, “Koi valid order nahi hai jo dikhayi diya gaya hai (There are no valid orders that are in circulation on social media)”.

The governor was replying to questions about the orders floating on social media regarding storage of ration due to a possible law and order situation in the wake of alteration in the special status of the state.

The replies from the governor seek to put to rest a week’s uncertainty that had been dogging the valley especially after Centre had rushed 100 companies (10,000 security personnel) to the state.

“Kashmir is a place where if someone sneezes in Lal Chowk, the same incident is projected as a

The Uttar Pradesh BJP said on Tuesday that rapeaccused MLA Kuldeep Sengar was suspended from the party long ago, amid growing demands to sack the lawmaker after the Unnao rape survivor was critically injured in a car-truck collision.

“Sengar was suspended by the party earlier and there is no change in his status,” state BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh told

PTI.

“There is no change in the position of the party and the government, which is standing with the victim of the Unnao (rape) case,” Singh said. He added that all possible help was also being extended to those who are undergoing treatment in a hospital here.

Sengar, a four-time MLA from Bangermau, was arrested in April last year on charges on rape.

4th Death Anniversary of our beloved father

Lt. Temsu Wati Ao Sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day...

No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you're always there.

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Everything is normal in JK, people should not pay heed to rumours: Malik

Sengar suspended from party long ago: BJP chief

Loving Children & Family Members

31-07-2019

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

bomb blast at Raj Bhavan,” the governor said.

The distance between Lal Chowk and Raj Bhavan is 10 kilometres.

“Many rumours float here on daily basis but please do not pay any heed to that. Everything is fine, everything is normal,” he said on the sidelines of a function at SKICC where he was addressing principals of Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Kashmir has been on the edge for the past week after the Centre decided to send additional Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPFs) to the valley, giving rise to speculations that the BJP-led union government might repeal Article 35-A of the constitution. Out of these, 80 companies were pushed to the Valley while the remaining were sent to Jammu region.

Through this column, we the family of Late Rüülhuvi Chücha, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses of Bethel Hospital Kohima, churches, all individuals, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and through prayer support during the ailment and his demise on 17th July, 2019.

Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children and family members K-2054

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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FUNERAL SERVICE

Lt. Lozano Patton wife of Retired Jt. Secy to the GON, Y. Ezan Patton suffered heart stroke and expired on 29th July 2019 at Referral Hospital Dimapur. Her funeral service will be held on 31st July 2019 at 10 am from Diphupar Lotha Colony, near NEZCC. Lt. Lozano Patton is a God fearing woman who worked for God's ministry for several years. She rendered her voluntary service as woman leader at Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar from the year 1985 to mid January 2003 without salary. She also served as Deaconess at Lotha Baptist Church Kohima and also Mon. She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters, 3 sons, 23 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY LATE HEWOTO H ZHIMOMI

27.01.1975 – 23.07.2019

Words are inadequate to express Our heartfelt gratitude and profound Appreciation to each and everyone for Your physical, spiritual, financial and Moral support during the loss of our beloved Late Moamongla Longkumer On 23-07-2019.

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Daughters and Family Members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Love is a bond that death cannot part.

Ipu Even though you are no longer in our lives to share, you remain forever in our hearts.

Until we meet again.

K-2057

Remembering you always Your dearest wife and Children

Born on 01.06.1953 – Died on 21.07.2019 Through this column we would like to express our indebtedness to all who stood by us during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved Sagham Jemu. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude for the immense love shown to us through your comforting presence, prayer support and financial aid. We pray God to bless each one of you abundantly.

We also convey our gratefulness to: 1. Royal Striker Club 2. RBCK High School Youth Caring Group, Kohima 3. RBCK High School Sector Fellowship, Kohima 4. Chandmari Fellowship, Kohima 5. RBC Prayer Group, Kohima 6. Tesophenyu Group Fellowship, Kohima 7. Rengma Public Organisation, Kohima 8. Union Christian Revival Church, Phesama 9. 4th NAP C Coy Fellowship, Kohima 10. Living Word Church, Kohima, Perizie Colony 11. Tesophenyu Catholic Community, Kohima 12. Nine Brothers Society, Kohima 13. Jemu And Semy Union, Kohima 14. Tesophenyu Group Union, Kohima 15. Tesophenyu Upper Baptist Church 16. Tesophenyu Group Pensioners Forum May your good mission toward humanity ever prosper and grow bigger.

---Loving wife, children and relatives--K-2056

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

02.11.1969 – 19.07.2019 We the family of Late KHRIEZONO LHOUSA, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every individual and well wisher who stood by us in prayer, supported us by your presence and assisted us financially during the prolonged illness and sudden demise of our most beloved on 19.07.2019.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1 Mezoma Baptist Church, MBKK, MBTK 30 Agri & Jail-Colony Youth, Kohima 2 Christian Revival Church, Mezoma 31 Jotsoma Village Youth 3 Catholic Church, Mezoma 32 Khonoma Village Youth 4 MMK,VCM,MYO,MWO,MSU,MUK,MWF: Mezoma 33 Forest Department Officers & Staffs 5 Mezo Vihutsumiapfü Krotho: Mezoma, Kewhira Mezomiapfü Krotho 34 State Forest Service Association: Nagaland 6 Mezo-Basa Village Council, Mezo-Basa Kevi SHG 35 Nagaland Forest Management Project Society 7 Mezo-Basa Baptist Church, Thepfuko & Thenuko Krotho 36 Staffs of Social Forestry Division, Kohima.

8 Ministers' Hill Baptist Church, Women Deptt, 37 NDPP 8th Western Angami AC Youth Deptt, CEM Deptt, Worship Team 38 NDPP: Women Organisation, various units & individuals, 9 WABTK & WABTK, Kohima Fellowship 8th Western Angami AC 10 New Covenant Church, Kohima 39 Thukepelo Krotho, Zubza 11 RBCK (Rengma Fellowship, Kohima) 40 Kicha Nourhe Kro-u 12 Kecha Kro-u Baptist Church-A, Medziphema Town 41 Kicha Nourhepfüko 13 NCF & NSU, Mumbai 42 Neisatsoko Association 14 NERIST Christian Fellowship 43 Upper Agri Women Society, Kohima 15 NERIST Naga Students Union- all groups 44 T Husie Lhousa kikramia 16 Fernwood School, batch of 2007 & 2011 45 PPG Group 17 Angamiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) 46 Koinonia MPCS 18 Angamiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) Office Bearers 2011-14 47 ANUVDA Members 19 Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) 48 2017 Batch of NPWD, JE's & SDO's 20 Angami Sports Association (ASA) 49 Keneizhakho Nakhro (MLA) 21 Angami Students' Union (ASU) 50 Amenba Yaden (MLA) 22 Southern Angami Women Organisation (SAWO) 51 John Hingba, Vice-Chairman, ADC, Senapati, Manipur 23 Western Angami Women Organisation (WAWO) 52 Manao Singh & family, Manipur 24 Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO) 53 Friends & well-wishers from Manipur 25 Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) 54 All Individual Blood Donors 26 Western Angami Students' Union (WASU) 55 Doctors & Nurses of Naga Hospital: Kohima, NEMCARE 27 Khuzama Women Society Super-Speciality Hospital: Guwahati & Lotus Hosptial: Nashik 28 Khuzama Youth Organisation 29 Khuzama Students' Care Union We regret our inability to mention each and everyone, but pray that the Almighty God bless you all for the love and kindness that you have shown towards our family. Your sincere gesture shall forever be treasured in our hearts.

Loving family members.

K-2060

01/03/1969 – 16/07/2019 We the bereaved family of Late Puduzü Noho (Havildar) S/o Mehol Noho would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially, morally and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved on 16th July 2019.

We convey our sincere gratitude to: 1. Sr. Superintendent of Police Kohima and all ranks of DEF, Kohima.

2. Christian Revival Church, Kezoma 3. Baptist Church, Kezoma 4. Central Christian Revival Church, Kohima 5. Victory Church of all Nation, Kohima 6. Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Kohima 7. Kezoma Union, Kohima.

8. Neighbours, Lower Midland, Kohima.

9. Raising Club, Kezoma 10. Kezoma Baptist Fellowship, Kohima 11. Kezoma CRC Thenupfüko Krotho, Kohima.

12. Nohonümi Clan, Kezoma We deeply regret the inability to mention each and every one of you, but it is our sincere prayers that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children and family members K-2055

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 234 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

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Brute democracy

uite clearly, the Narendra Modi government–II is in a hurry to push through crucial legislations without a care for the concerns expressed not only of the opposition but also sections of society. With a brute majority of 303 MPs of the BJP and a whopping 358 MPs in Lok Sabha under the ruling NDA, the government of the day does not believe in heeding to the whimpers of the 185 odd opposition MPs. So far parliament has passed or steamrolled 14 bills in its first sitting and plans to have ten more passed in the same way. Rather, it seems that the introduction of the bills was just a mere constitutional formality but without the spirit of democracy in listening to and taking into considerations, the learned views of other non-ruling party members.Data collated by PRS Legislative reveals that this is the most number of Bills passed in the first or Budget session of a new Lok Sabha in 15 years.

This time, the Modi government has made an exception and clubbed the first session of Parliament (which involves oath taking by elected MPs and Presidential address to joint sitting of both Houses) with the Budget session. The opposition, though vastly outnumbered by 358-185 made spirited attempts in the Lok Sabha to seek assurances from the government to have the bills sent to Standing Committee for closer examination and fine tuning but these were rejected outright.

When the attempts of the opposition MPs to make the government see reason fell on deaf ears, they resorted to walk-out and after which the bills were rushed through. It was the same with various bills such as the RTI, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act(UAPA), Triple Talaq etc. The controversial Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, through which the government can dictate the terms and conditions of the office of the information commissioner, stands passed in both houses of the parliament, was vehemently opposed for the above reason. However, the government had already decided to push it through despite concerns expressed by former Information Commissioners that if the government gets to decide the terms and conditions of the office of information commissioners, its independence will automatically be compromised. Even on the already stringent UAPA Act, the government passed the amendment that gave unprecedented power to the National Investigation Agency(NIA) to breach federal law enforcement rulesand override the states’ power to investigate a terror case. It also gives the Central agency power to declare an individual as a terrorist. The manner in which the bills have been rushed and passed without allowing for proper scrutiny by a house committee does not auger well for the country where democracy is sought to be brushed aside through brute majority. Even with the Triple Talaq bill, that was steamrolled, Asad Uddin Owaisi of AMIM, argued though it seeks to make such practice illegal, it denied the husband of due justice by inviting jail term. He also argued that if a Muslim husband could be jailed then even those from other religions who divorce or desert their wives should alsoface the same fate.Much was expected after Modi’s speech on the first day of the monsoon session when he encouraged the opposition to actively participate in debates.

However, weeks later Modi’s speech meant that the opposition can have its say but the government will have its way.

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.

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From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own. ~ Publilius Syrus

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

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Naga’s unique way of imparting knowledge

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ith the introduction of the western modern education system, the traditional educational system of the Nagas has lost.

Modern education system has completely confined acquiring of ‘knowledge’ into class room. Knowledge and creativity acquired or learnt from outside of classroom is considered ‘useless’ and ‘valueless’. Though the traditional educational was informal in nature, it prepared each individual to attain their full humanity. It was oral and oriented towards the practical. People were taught according to the needs and expectations of the community. Hence, each family and village was solely responsible for the education of its young men and women.

The Naga traditional system of imparting education can be described as a way of life because it included everything (sociopolitical, socio-cultural, socio-economic, etc), everyone (young and old, male and female), and every place (home, dormitory, forest, and fields). Being informal in nature, it is hard to explain everything about its nature. However, the home, the dormitory and the recreational (gossiping) platform were the most important institutions and the fundamental places of instruction and learning. a. Home The home was the first and the most important place of learning. Both the parents took responsibility for teaching their children.

Sitting by the hearth, parents taught their children how to behave, play, share and cooperate with others before they were called to shoulder adult responsibilities in their society. Usually the mother taught her daughters to weave, cook, pound and winnow paddy husk and do other domestic work.

Boys were taught how to handle the dao (machete), axe and spade, to make baskets, plates, and spoons, build houses, and the other skills men required. It was shameful for a boy or a girl not to know these basic adult skills. Without them they were considered unfit for marriage. Children also learnt cultivation on the farm from their parents and elders.

Parents also introduced their children to their culture and customs, folklore, history of the clan, tribal traditions and management of family properties. The children were taught to lead a moral life and to be good citizens. If children lacked discipline or brought trouble to their society parents were blamed for not giving them proper instruction.

Reciprocally, parents were honoured by society for the good behaviour of their children. Hence, the home was regarded as the primary and best educational institution.

Children were expected to learn all the basic skills at home. That was a great responsibility. In the home they had set up, they were sowing the first seeds of education. b. Dormitories Another outstanding place of learning was the dormitory. There were separate dormitories for men and women. All the Naga villages had them but their functioning differed from tribe to tribe or even village to village. The dormitory, commonly known as the morung (an Ahom word) was referred to as the traditional school or even as the Naga traditional institute.

It was responsible for indigenous Naga education.

Every boy and girl, on reaching puberty, was introduced to this traditional school, which the Poumai Naga called Chiziifii. They were housed in the residences of specific families, usually of

a warrior, priest or a rich or reputed person. No house rent was paid but members would help the owner to collect firewood. Each clan had its own dormitory. Though they were not as systematic as those of the Aos or the Zawlbuk system of the Mizos the dormitories did play a significant role in the Poumai Naga society.

In the men’s dormitory, older members trained, disciplined, instructed and taught social responsibility to young boys. Their sleeping position was arranged according to their age. Pillows were made with wood and engravings in the pillow manifested a person’s status. Hence a hierarchical structure was present in this ideal learning place.

All the normal young men were compulsorily required to become its members. It was from here that young men learned how to maintain balance between their individual and social life.

They learned the art of living, the secrets of adulthood, civic duties and social responsibilities. They were also taught the techniques of war, fighting, wrestling, games and sports, singing and dancing.

The dormitory also served as a vital and essential place for the security of the village against enemies, wild animals, fire accidents, and other threats.

The young people kept vigil in turns throughout the night guarding the village against dangers. They were always ready to sacrifice their lives for the defence of their village. Therefore, the dormitory educational system was practical and directly related to the daily experience and needs of the people.

Women’s dormitory where unmarried girls spent the night, corresponded to men’s dormitory. They slept in the house of a rich man or of a widow of their

clan, who served as their warden. They helped the house owner by fetching water, cleaning the house, and collecting firewood.

According to tribal customs, once a girl attained puberty, it was regarded as shameful for her to sleep in her own home. In the dormitory they were taught love songs, folk songs, dance, sex education and moral behaviour either by the house owner (widow) or by the seniors of the group. It was a place where the future of a girl was moulded and her character built up. It also facilitated the selection of partners.

It was customary for boys from the clan’s dormitory to visit the girls’ dormitory during the night.

This naturally became an occasion for courting. The dormitory provided the best meeting point and gave them an opportunity to share their feelings for each other. They studied and understood each other during these long periods of wooing and courting. It was during this courting, then, that a kind of co-education took place. They exchanged love songs and learned together.

As R. R. Shimray says that “It was here in this school [dormitory] that the seed of love germinated and the soil of future family were prepared so as to make the germinated seed of love grow into a healthy tree of family.”

Hence, the dormitory institution played a vital role in love and marriage.

From here, the girls learned in semi-secrecy from older girls and women, things such as sex activities that their parents could not tell them. Private wooing or courting was discouraged to a great extent. Thus, secrecy about love affairs was very rare. This system prevented young people from living an immoral life.

The dormitory provided women space for living

Political sovereignty is a matter of self-assertion

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e have been conditioned to think that our “salvation” lies outside our borders and abilities. That is why some of us assume the Nagas should demand our political sovereignty from the Government of India.

But the question is this: Is political sovereignty something to be sought from another human political entity? Before proceeding to give an answer, it is imperative to explain what sovereignty really means: During the Middle Ages (500 AD – 1500 AD), the idea of ‘political sovereignty as absolute power’ did not occur amongst nations, as rulers saw themselves as having ‘divine right’ to rule or ruling under God’s sovereignty, although some kind of secular sphere was undoubtedly acknowledged (Thomas Aquinas).

But with the rise of humanism and the Age of Enlightenment in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the notion of political sovereignty came to be viewed as absolute power based on the common laws of man himself. Indeed, this new doctrine emerged from the pens of Jean Bodin (1530-1596) and Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and provided a model for sovereignty based on the Roman legal notion of property, which says: “If you owned something that meant it was yours to do what you like with it without external interference.” Thus, the modern idea of sovereignty as absolute power has come to mean this: “Sovereignty is the highest, legally independent, underived power” (Carl Schmitt).

If, then, sovereignty is an “underived power,” it

implies that no nation can grant sovereignty to another nation. Political sovereignty is an inherent right and an internal matter of any nation, big or small. This fact can be further supported by looking at the constituent parts of sovereignty, namely, self-determination and non-interference. First, the question of “self ” in self-determination, or selfrule, can only be resolved by those who make up the “self ” (the “We the People” in any Constitution), and not by some external body or non-members. Or to put it a little differently, selfdetermination implies that the question of government ought to be decided by the governed (J.S. Mill).

This means outsiders may not decide for the insiders. Not only that, even a small group of insiders who may not really represent the will of the people can legitimately decide for the whole citizenry. For self-determination to be meaningful and legitimate, the will of the people as in a popular government is a prerequisite.

After a government is formed, self-determination is further expressed in selfgoverning power – that is, by being in the driver’s seat, taking major decisions about one’s own future, and managing one’s own affairs.

Secondly, “sovereign status,” according to Chris Brown, “implies non-intervention, that is to say that external bodies (including other states) have no right to intervene in the affairs of a sovereign state.” This is a legal status recognized by the UN Charter, Article 2(4) which forbids the use of force by states unless in self-defense or with the

authority of the Security Council, and Article 2(7) which confirms that the domestic jurisdiction of states is to be respected.

Thus self-determination and non-interference as constituent parts of sovereignty are like the two sides of the same coin. For these two sides of sovereignty to be what they really mean, there must be self-assertion and that means, by extension, sovereignty has to be a matter of self-assertion as well. And this self-assertion of sovereignty must happen before one can ask other nations to recognize that existential reality. That is the sequential order, and not other way round.

Why is assertion of sovereignty so important?

Because, first of all, sovereign status ensures any people group to pursue their own sense of the ‘good’ under whatever arrangement they decide is necessary.

Just as each family should concentrate on its own children what may be the best way of delivering childcare, so each people group should concentrate on the welfare of its own citizens and focus on the best way of serving them.

Otherwise, any relationship where the parties are unequal, there is bound to be structural violence and exploitation of the weak.

Secondly, sovereign status is the highest form of human institutions, whose rulers acknowledge no equal at home and no superior outside its territorial polities.

Although sovereign states may differ in capabilities, they are legally equal.

This legal principle of sovereign equality, which is enshrined in the UN Charter and established by natu-

ral equality of persons (‘a dwarf is as much a human as a giant is’), reflects diplomatic practices and protocol whereby rulers are expected to treat each other the same way, irrespective of the size of their domains.

What, then, should the approach of the Naga people be towards sovereignty? First, they must know that sovereignty is not like a commodity which India can grant or pass on, because sovereignty is an inherent right which can only be claimed through self-assertion.

Sovereignty is not about asking for some kind of special treatment, economic packages or devolved political power from somewhere else. Sovereignty can only mean two things: (1) non-interference (e.g., “Leave us alone”) and (2) self-determination, which is the right to govern oneself as it relates to one’s way of life, lands, and resources.

In light of all this, what could be some appropriate responses from India? The most obvious ones, I believe, are as follows: (1) Leave the Nagas alone on moral ground as the Indo-Naga problem is an issue of aggression, not secession; (2) India could exercise her right whether or not to recognize the Nagas’ right to be a sovereign nation-state; and (3) if India opts to recognize the sovereign right of the Naga people, then both parties would do well to find a way to build a governmentto-government relationship and commit to, for example, making a permanent peace treaty as well as signing an agreement for cooperation on trade, communication, and defense.

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together and was their most important gathering place.

During the day they worked together in the fields. At night, they did some light work such as separating cotton seeds and spinning.

In the absence of boys they chatted among themselves, sharing their aspirations, problems and experiences, and slept in a group. Such sharing relieved them of many anxieties and woes.

Therefore, the dormitory institution played an important role in shaping and moulding a person, not only to become an ideal citizen but also to be a responsible man or woman. c. Recreational Platform Tribal education, being informal in nature, was not confined to home and the dormitory. Much was learned through interaction with nature, birds, animals and people and not only through teaching and listening. Every Poumai Naga village had recreational platforms made of stone slabs (Chukho) or timber (Dubuh). They are usually known as gossiping platforms and are important places of gathering, interaction and discussion. In the absence of newspapers, the platform served as a place of dissemination of news.

Almost all male members would come there whenever they were free and interact with each other. Suggestions for the improvement of their society, personal observation of someone’s life, dreams, events and challenges were all part of the discussion. Hence, all the news and issues, ranging from personal through the village and the world were discussed.

The recreational platform was also a place where many disputes were settled.

The decisions of the village Elders’ Council were announced at this place so were the chief ’s own an-

nouncements. It was also a place of recreation where people sang songs, drank rice beer and played games.

Interestingly in this typical social institution, the Naga villagers assembled to listen and hear the word of God from visiting missionaries as there was no church building or community hall.

Thus, recreational platforms served as important places of learning.

Nagas do not have a script of their own. Every tradition was transmitted orally from generation to generation. In the absence of written documents about their history, folk tales and oral historical traditions were the most effective means of transmitting past events to the present. The curriculum of the traditional educational system included folk tales and historical traditions, sports, recreation and entertainment, war, handicrafts, discipline, dances and songs, moral values, religious duties and social ethics. Their learning was not theoretical or academic but vocation and practice oriented, covering every dimension of life. The teachers were the parents, elders, uncles, aunts, priests, seniors of a group, indeed the entire older generation.

Birds were the time keepers, trees told them the season to sow and plant the seedlings.

Naga people learned from animals, from heavenly bodies and other objects.

Today modern education has completely conquered our traditional way of learning bringing in identity crisis, unemployment, and loss of many valuable cultures. It is high time for us to seriously rethink and revitalise our culture, philosophy and worldview through incorporating our traditional educational system into modern education system.

ZK. Pahrü Pou BTC, Pfutsero

time for surgical strike on hunger in india

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ne of the most complicated problems of sustainable development is how the world will feed itself. An increase in global wealth can hardly address the problem of hunger.

After the Green Revolution in terms of high-yield crop varieties in the 1960s, it seemed that food production would inevitably take care of the burgeoning world population.

Alas, we have now realised that hunger is virtually endemic in most parts of the world and a large percentage of humanity is poorly fed.

Hunger is a global challenge.

The number of hungry people is growing and multiple forms of malnutrition are evident in many countries.

Millions of people are going to sleep every night with pangs of hunger. Even developed countries cannot boast of being completely free from hunger. The latest United Nations report entitled ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018’ confirms that the number of hungry people has been growing

over the past three years, rising to 821 million in 2017 or one in every nine people in the world. The situation is worsening in South America and most regions of Africa; likewise, the decreasing trend in undernourishment that characterised Asia until recently seems to be slowing down significantly.

According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, the world’s population suffering from hunger — the food they consume isn’t sufficient to provide the minimum dietary energy requirement for leading a normal, active and healthy life — rose to 784.4 million in 2015, 804.2 million in 2016 and 820.8 million in 2017, from the 2014 low of 783.7 million.

In relative terms, too, the share of the undernourished in the world population has gone up from 10.7% to 10.9% since 2014. (to be Concluded) Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha Department of Economics, Nagaland University, Lumami.

Reader’s Post Please provide regular electric supply

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I have observed that the electric supply in Duncan Basti area and Fellowship colony has become very irregular the last few days. There have been complaints in others areas too. I would appreciate it if the Electricity Department in Dimapur look into the matter and give us constant supply of electricity. Those using electricity to run machineries and work in offices in particular are affected most by the irregular supply of electricity. It’s high time we got a decent supply of electricity. People in the other states generally do not have to worry or complain about electricity. It is a pity that irregular electric supply has plagued Dimapur for many years now. I hope the electrical department is aware of this and rectify the problem at the earliest.

Ajano Humtsoe. Duncan Basti, Dimapur.

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

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Ensure presence in Parl to back passage of bills: Shah

NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (PTI): Noting that the Opposition has been pressing for a division of votes during the passage of many Bills, BJP president Amit Shah told party MPs on Tuesday to ensure their presence in Parliament so that draft legislations are backed by maximum number of lawmakers.

Addressing the BJP parliamentary party meeting, Shah also asked MPs, including Union ministers, to attend a two-day orientation programme being held by the party on August 3-4, saying their attendance is a must, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was present in the meeting but did not address the MPs, will also speak at the programme, a course on parliamentary procedure and rules, and also the saffron party’s ideology.

In his speech, Shah said that the motion for consideration of the National

Amit Shah (File) Medical Commission Bill in Lok Sabha on Monday was passed with 260-48 votes, sources said after the meeting, adding that the BJP president stated that the margin should have been bigger.

The BJP alone has 303 members in Lok Sabha while its allies have near 50 votes.

Since the Opposition has often been pressing for divisions of votes, BJP members should be present in their respective House, he said.

Top BJP brass, including Modi, have time and again stressed on the need for the party MPs to be

present in Parliament. Modi has at times expressed his displeasure at the absenteeism.

In his briefing, Joshi told reporters that Parliament has so far passed 15 bills.

There are six bills which have been passed by only Lok Sabha and are yet to get Rajya Sabha’s nod.

There are four bills which have been passed by only Rajya Sabha and are yet to get Lok Sabha’s nod, the parliamentary affairs minister said.

He added that 11 other bills are still pending and will be tabled in both the Houses in the coming days.

“We request parliamentarians to sit late so that all these bills could be passed,” Joshi said.

The ongoing session had started from June 17 and was scheduled to end on July 26, but it has been extended till August 7 now.

The session will go down in history as one of the most productive sessions in the recent times, he said.

LS passes Consumer Protection Bill NEW DELHI, JUL 30 (PTI): Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Consumer Protection Bill that seeks to establish the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to protect and enforce consumer rights.

The CCPA will take immediate action after a complaint is filed by even a single consumer and the authority can also file a class suit, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan said while speaking on the bill.

He said the overall purpose of the bill is to ease the process of addressing grievances of consumers. The bill was introduced on July 8. The bill -- which would replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 -- proposes setting up of the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and forums at the District, State and National levels for adjudicating consumer complaints.

The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018, was introduced in Lok Sabha in January 2018 and was passed by the House the same year in December.

Villagers prevent PHE minister Cafe Coffee Day owner goes missing from inaugurating water project (From p-1) Meanwhile, Dr. Moangwati Aier, principal secretary to PHED, in a press note, stated that the project was sanctioned in the year 2011 funded by DONER for Rs. 26.2 crore.

He stated that the original proposal was by gravity from Dzulakie river but it was not feasible so the department had to change to Zhadima river source by pumping for 10 villages in the 1st stage.

He stated that the remaining villages will be covered through deep tube wells and also proposal for additional requirements have been taken up with Jal Shakti Ministry.

Presently 10 villages will get sufficient Drinking Water from the four reservoirs, which have been completed along with the pumps, and the remaining villages would get water supply through deep tube wells since the altitude of the other villages is much higher than the reservoir tank at Zhadima Village, he stated.

The principal secretary stated that the compensation for the land has been paid by the government to the Zhadima landowners and the government has approved for appointment for four grade IV staffs and two pump operators under the said project.

Aier stated that pipe connection to all the households was not covered under the scheme. However, the reservoir tanks and connection were made in the respective khels/colonies etc of the covered villages for supply of drinking water.

VG Siddhartha (File) BENGALURU, JUL 30 (AGENCIES): Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) Owner VG Siddhartha Missing News: Cafe Coffee Day owner VG Siddhartha, the son-inlaw of former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna, was reported missing from Mangaluru on Tuesday after leaving for the city from Bengaluru the previous night.

Siddhartha, who was en route a business trip to Sakaleshpur, was last seen near Ullal bridge over the Netravati River, reported news agency PTI. Siddhartha, 55, reportedly

asked his driver to take him near the bridge, from where he got down and said he was going for a walk. “He (Siddhartha) asked the driver to wait till his arrival. When he did not return even after two hours, the driver approached the police and lodged a missing complaint,” deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district Senthil Sasikant Senthil said.

In a purported letter, shared by news agency ANI and others, to the Board of Directors of his company and “Coffee Day family”, dated July 27, Siddhartha said he had “failed to create the right profitable business model”, and said he was “very sorry to let down all the people that put their trust in me”. Meanwhile, the shares of the coffee chain plunged 20 per cent in early trading on Tuesday.

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Maha: 4 MLAs resign, set to join BJP ahead of polls MUMBAI, JUL 30 (PTI): Four opposition CongressNCP legislators in Maharashtra resigned from the State Assembly on Tuesday, amid talk of their joining the ruling BJP. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP, which recently saw many regional satraps leave the 20-year-old party, bore the maximum brunt of the latest move as three of the four MLAs belonged to it.

Navi Mumbai NCP leader Ganesh Naik’s son Sandee p, Satara MLA Shivendrasinh Bhosale, NCP leader Madhukar Pichad’s son Vaibhav Pichad and Congress MLA Kalidas Kolambkar submitted their resignations separately to Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade at the Vidhan Bhawan here.

They are likely to join the BJP on Wednesday along with former NCP state women’s wing chief Chitra Wagh, who quit the party last week.

In June, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, then Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, quit the Congress and was inducted into the BJP and made a cabinet minister.

The NCP received a jolt last week when its

Missing Naga youth found in Gurugram (From p-1) Since he was not in a condition to talk on the day he was found, an official statement was taken only on Tuesday at DLF Phase-I police station where DENSU had filed an FIR on July 22.

Though the missing person had been found, Hinoto said the case would not be withdrawn to create public awareness and warn others to stop repeating such things in the future, he added.

Meanwhile, DENSU has expressed gratitude to all the organizations and individuals for their committed effort during the search for Vangpa Kuponghu.

Vaibhav Pichad and Congress MLA Kalidas Kolambkar after submitting resignation in Mumbai.

Mumbai unit chief Sachin Ahir joined the ruling coalition partner Shiv Sena.

Vaibhav Pichad, who represents Akole in Ahmednagar district and whose father Madhukar Pichad was former NCP minister, had stated last week that he was joining the BJP. Kolambkar, a seventerm lawmaker from Mumbai who represents Wadala seat in the city at present, was originally with the Shiv Sena before joining the Congress. Reacting to the Tuesday’s development, the NCP accused the BJP of “threatening and luring” the lawmakers to make them switch loyalties in the run-up to the Assembly polls which are due in September-October. Sand-

eep Naik, who represents Airoli, told PTI that his supporters wanted him to join the BJP “for Navi Mumbai’s development”.

Navi Mumbai is considered a model city and it needs a strong backing like that from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for further development, he said.

“Fadnavis has taken the entire state on the path of development,” he said.

He denied that opposition MLAs were being threatened and pressurised to quit their parties.

Asked if his father and former state minister Ganesh Naik and brother, Sanjeev Naik, former Thane MP, too will follow the suit and join the BJP, Sandeep Naik said he

would not speak on their behalf.

The Naik family holds considerable clout in Navi Mumbai, a satellite city of Mumbai. “My father gave me the freedom to take the decision on my own,” Sandeep added.

He said he would speak to each of the 52 Navi Mumbai corporators who support his family to find out if they too wished to join the BJP. Bhosale, who belongs to the royal house of Chhatrapati Shivaji and whose cousin Udayanraje is NCP MP from Satara, said, “I am more interested in protecting the interest of my assembly constituency.”

NCP chief spokesperson Nawab Malik alleged that opposition MLAs are “either being lured or threatened to make them join the ruling party.”

NCP general secretary Jitendra Awhad said the Naik family wanted to leave the party in 2014 itself, when the party lost power in Maharashtra.

Ganesh Naik was “systematically wiping out” the NCP from the ThaneNavi Mumbai region, he alleged.

NNC (PB) says it is actual NNC (From p-1) On WC’s reference to Yehzabo, NNC (PB) alleged that the former did not know its head or tail, adding only two-thirds majority of the central executive council members/ regional authority could impeach any high office/ leader in treason, in no confidence of a leader, etc.

It further alleged that NNPG WC was controlled by one man and that most member groups of WC were not happy and cooperating, hence its future was uncertain.

NNC (PB) said it was unfortunate that a “politically-tarnished and blemished” member like Royim was made a leader

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to keep the number of NNPGs intact three days ago without following any norms and procedures and with few followers who had never worked in NNC or national politics earlier, adding that even those affiliated to State’s political parties were made leaders.

“These people were making Naga national politics a real mockery in the history of Naga struggle. And they will be held entirely responsible and answerable to the Naga people one day,” the statement cautioned.

Reiterating that Yimchungrü Regional Council had denounced Royim’s

leadership because of betrayal and that no one was with him, the organisation claimed that this was the council’s stand in the past too.

Asserting that its information & publicity wing as its mouthpiece was wellknown to the people and media in particular for a long time and that the anonymous person was a liar, NNC (Parent Body) warned that Royim and his supporters would be held solely responsible for any action against genuine NNC leaders. It also appealed to the political groups which supported it to extend help defend its leaders.

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pitals, Prof. Dattatreyudu Nori said, “It is an honour to join hands with the Apollo team in its mission against cancer. Apollo Hospitals has been a pioneer and has revolutionised the medical landscape in India with trailblazing initiatives.”

“The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is a shining example of Dr. Prathap Reddy’s dedication to the cause of bringing latest medical technology to the country.

As the International Director of the Apollo Cancer Centres, I look forward to the opportunity to bring my experience to cure challenging cases and also share my learning with my colleagues at Apollo Hospitals Group,” he added.

report had said that for private cryptocurrencies, given the risks associated with them and volatility in their prices, “the group has recommended banning them and imposing fines and penalties for carrying on of any activity connected with them in India”.

According to Nasscom, cryptocurrency-based businesses can be tested in the regulatory sandboxes being launched by the financial sector regulators across the country.

“We should work towards creating a regulatory framework that will constantly monitor and prevent illegal activities. Regulating would allow the law enforcement agencies to be better equipped to understand these new technologies, enable them to gather intelligence on criminal developments and take enforcement actions,” said the IT industry’s apex body. Conversely, a ban is more likely to deter only the legitimate operators as they have no intent to be non-compliant.

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Dimapur, Jul 30 (NPN): Apollo Hospitals has appointed world renowned Radiation Oncologist, Prof. Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, as International Director – Apollo Cancer Centres, Apollo Hospitals Group. Dr. Nori will be available for consultations 10 times in a year at Apollo Hospitals across the country, spending 4 months in India. He will be available virtually through the year through the Ask Apollo platform https://www. askapollo.com/. A Padma Shri Awardee, Dr. Nori has been honoured with many prestigious awards for immigrants for medicine and cancer care, the culmination of which was the highest civilian honour in the US

New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): Banning cryptocurrencies in India is not the solution as this would inhibit new applications and solutions from being deployed and would discourage tech startups, the IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday. An inter-ministerial committee headed by Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg last week submitted the report and the draft bill on banning of cryptocurrencies and regulating official currency in the country.

“Nasscom believes that the recent proposal of the inter-ministerial committee of the government to ban all cryptocurrencies barring those that are backed by the government, is not the most constructive measure.

Instead, the government should work towards developing a risk-based framework to regulate and monitor cryptocurrencies and tokens,” it said in a statement.

A ban would handicap India from participating in new use cases that cryptocurrencies and tokens offer.

The panel in its draft

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of Hyundai Motor India unless they provide a minimum of 25 per cent collateral, it said in the memo.

Hyundai dealers that had already received loans from the bank will also have to provide security of between 25 per cent and 50 per cent of the loan amount, SBI said in the memo dated March 27 and signed by the chief general manager for supply chain financing.

Hyundai did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment outside business hours.

The company is India’s second-largest carmaker with more than 16 per cent of a market accounting for 3.3 million passenger vehicles in the year to March 31.

Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor Corp’s Indian business, Maruti Suzuki, dominates with a 50 per cent share while rivals including Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford and Nissan also produce and sell cars in the country.

While it is known that several Indian banks have broadly tightened lending to the auto sector, specifics have not been disclosed.

SBI’s loan exposure in the auto retail market was 718.8 billion rupees ($10.5 billion) at the end of March, according to regulatory filings.

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pany’s income or Vodafone with 9,883 employees that has the cost pegged at 5.59 percent.

T h e n e t wo r t h o f BSNL stood at Rs 34,276 crore (unaudited and provisional), while MTNL had a negative networth of Rs 9,735 crore as on 1 April, 2019.

Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had last month told the Lok Sabha that there is no proposal to close the staterun telecom companies and that a comprehensive plan for their revival is under preparation.

Prasad has, in the past, acknowledged the role of the two state-owned corporations in maintaining a “sober equilibrium” in the market, but at the same time has sent out a strong message to them that they will have to “become professional”.

Mumbai, Jul 30 (Agencies): State Bank of India (SBI) has tightened lending terms dramatically for auto dealerships, according to a source and an internal memo seen by Reuters, seeking to reduce its exposure to risk from a sector in the midst of a sharp downturn.

The shadow banking crisis that began to unfold in India during mid-2018 has deepened this year.

The liquidity crunch in non-bank financing, higher insurance costs and rises in taxation have served to increase the pressure on the car sector, with monthly auto sales falling by 17-20 per cent since April.

Monthly passenger vehicle sales in June fell by the biggest margin in 18 years.

In one internal memo for financing dealers selling vehicles made by Hyundai Motor Co’s India unit, SBI said it is revising the lending terms because of “growing stress” in the carmaker’s portfolio.

Similar memos have been sent to dealerships for all other brands, said a senior SBI official aware of the matter, though Reuters has not seen memos relating to other carmakers.

As part of the revised terms, the country’s largest bank by assets has decided to halt lending to dealers

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and BSNL in the form of a revival package that entails components like voluntary retirement scheme, asset monetisation, and allocation of 4G spectrum.

BSNL’s loss is estimated to be around Rs 14,000 crore with a decline in revenue to Rs 19,308 crore during 2018-19. The public sector firm’s provisional loss was Rs 4,859 crore in 2015-16, Rs 4,793 crore in 2016-17, Rs 7,993 crore in 2017-18 and is estimated to swell to Rs 14,202 crore in 2018-19, according to information presented in Parliament.

The total number of employees of BSNL stands at 1,65,179 and the total employees’ cost is a staggering 75 percent of the total income of the company.

Contrast that with Airtel, which has 20,000 workers and the employees’ cost is 2.95 percent of the com-

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New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is “working on” a proposal for merger of cash-strapped BSNL and MTNL as part of efforts to revive the ailing state-owned telecom firms, a source said.

The source, privy to the development, said the merger is “one of the many components” of the overall revival plan being worked out for the two corporations, and that a final call on the matter will be taken by the Cabinet.

The move assumes significance as the distressed telecom PSUs Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) have been making losses and have faced challenges in clearing staff salaries in the recent past.

“Merger is one of the many components of the overall revival plan because clearly MTNL cannot stand by itself. Finally, the Cabinet has to take a view on that,” the source said adding that the plan entails MTNL being merged with BSNL. MTNL provides telephony services in Delhi and Mumbai, while BSNL is present in the rest of the circles.

The DoT is preparing a rescue plan for MTNL

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Vietnam, China stand-off in SCS

Hanoi/New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): Simmering discord between China and Vietnam over territorial rights in the South China Sea (SCS) appears to have reached a flashpoint with a Chinese ship escorted by a flotilla of heavily armed coastguard vessels entering near a Vietnamese-controlled reef.

China and Vietnam have been locked in a dispute at Vanguard Bank in the South China Sea. The stand-off began when the Chinese ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 entered the waters near the reef to ostensibly conduct a seismic survey, days after Vietnam entered into a joint exploration agreement with Japan in the reef area.

Earlier, China had hinted that it might decide to drill in the area if Vietnam does not back off.

The situation became fraught after Vietnam announced on July 25 it would allow the Japanese exploratory oil rig to continue operations beyond the earlier planned completion date of July 30. Before that Beijing had asked Vietnam to withdraw the rig in exchange for China withdrawing the survey ship. In response, an

China and Vietnam have been locked in a dispute at Vanguard Bank in the South China Sea.

angry Vietnam has decided to deploy more patrol ships in the area.

The confrontation between the two nations is the biggest since 2014, when a Chinese oil rig arrived off the disputed Paracel Islands, leading to a skirmish.

In the current stand-off, heavily armed coastguard vessels of both nations have been in a confrontationist situation around Vanguard Bank in the Spratly group of islands.

This time, Vietnam appears to have decided to dig in its heels - in departure from its earlier stance when it would respond to Chinese threats by backing off.

Last week, Vietnam asked China to cease its unlicensed seismic exploration activity within the Vietnamese Exclusive Economic Zone.

On July 17, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang reiterated China’s sweeping claim to sovereignty over the majority of the South China Sea. According to reports, the Chinese ship has been active in an area to the northeast of Vietnam’s Block 06-01 gas field, that supplies about 10 per cent of all of Hanoi’s energy consumption.

On Saturday, the US expressed concern over China hampering oil and gas

Five dead, two injured as gunman open fire in Wisconsin

The shootings some 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) apart in northwestern Wisconsin left a total of five people dead, including the suspect, and two others wounded

Chippewa Falls, Jul 30 (AP): A shooter killed three family members at a home in a small Wisconsin town, then went to a residence in a nearby community and opened fire on more people, sheriff ’s officials said Monday.

The shootings some 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) apart in northwestern Wisconsin left a total of five people dead, including the suspect, and two others wounded, authorities said.

Authorities found the shooter and another person dead while responding to a 911 call in Lake Hallie in about 10:30 p.m. Sunday,

Sheriff James Kowalczyk told WQOW-TV. Authorities said the dead were a man and a woman, but Kowalczyk didn’t say which one was the shooter or how authorities were able to determine who the shooter was. Two other adults at the home in Lake Hallie were rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds. There was no immediate word on their conditions.

Authorities looking to notify the shooter’s relatives then went to a home in the Town of Lafayette around 2:30 a.m. Monday and discovered three more bodies, Kowalczyk said. “We went

Bangladesh urged to heed UN recommendations on torture

claimed that it “has already undertaken several measures to improve the responses from the authorities and bodies responsible for promotion and protection of human rights and also the quality of access to justice for the victims of torture”.

But Human Rights Watch said: “Bangladesh’s appearance before the UN Committee Against Torture is an important opportunity to acknowledge the endemic use of torture by the country’s security forces.

San Francisco, Jul 30 (IANS): Over 100 million customers were compromised in a massive data breach at the financial giant and credit card issuer Capital One has announced, saying the perpetrator who is a Seattle-based woman has been arrested.

The actual crime occurred on March 22-23 this year and for as many as 140,000 individuals, the exposure included Social Security Numbers while for 80,000, their linked bank account numbers as well, said Capital One which is a major credit card issuer in the US and also operates retail banks. “Capital One immediately fixed the configuration vulnerability that this individual exploited and promptly began working with federal law enforcement.

“The FBI has arrested the person responsible and that person is in custody.

Based on our analysis to date, we believe it is unlikely that the information was used for fraud or disseminated by this individual.

However, we will continue to investigate,” the company said in a statement late Monday.

18 killed in Pakistan Army plane crash

Rawalpindi, Jul 30 (IANS): At least 18 people were killed and 13 injured on Tuesday when a Pakistan Army training aircraft crashed into a residential area near Rawalpindi city.

Five crew members, including two pilots, and 13 civilians were among the dead, according to rescue services.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the aircraft was on a “routine training flight” when the accident occurred early Tuesday in the village of Mora Kalu, adjacent to Rawalpindi.

The plane crashed and set off a massive fire that engulfed several houses in the locality. At least 13 civilians were also injured.

The military’s media wing did not specify the type of aircraft involved in the crash. It identified the deceased Army personnel as Lt. Col. Saqib (pilot), Lt. Col. Waseem (pilot), Naib Subedar Afzal, Havaldar Ibne Ameen and Havaldar Rehmat.

The ISPR added that rescue teams from the Pakistan Army and Rescue 1122 reached the crash site and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals and extinguished the fire.

“We have taken 18

Five crew members, including two pilots, and 13 civilians were among the dead.

bodies to the hospital… that included 13 civilians and five crew members,” rescue services spokesman Farooq Butt was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune.

“All the bodies are badly burned, so DNA tests are required for identification,” he added.

Witnesses at the scene said the aircraft crashed into a house. “I was awake when the plane flew over my room and it was already on fire in the air,” said resident Ghulam Khan. “The sound was so scary, it was only a small plane. It then fell on a house where a family used to live.”

Another witness, Yasir Baloch, said: “The tail of the plane was on fire and it took barely two to three

seconds and it crashed four houses away from my house and burnt to ashes.”

A resident near the site of the crash who gave his name as Yamin said he had escaped from his burning house with his wife, daughter and parents, but his brother, sister-in-law and nephew died.

President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grief over the loss of lives.

In another major air disaster in 2016, a Pakistan International Airlines plane burst into flames after one of its two turboprop engines failed while travelling from northern Pakistan to Islamabad, killing more than 40 people.

57 Die in Brazil prison as rival gangs clash

Sao Paulo, Jul 30 (IANS): At least 57 inmates were killed Monday during a clash between rival factions inside a prison in the northern Brazilian state of Para, authorities said.

The disturbance at the prison in Altamira, 850km (528mi) from Belem, the state capital, lasted for more than five hours and was finally brought under control by the combined efforts of several different law enforcement agencies, the Efe news reported.

Sixteen of the dead were decapitated, while the other 41 died of smoke inhalation after one of the factions set fire to a cellblock.

“It was a localised at-

tack, aimed at exterminating members of a rival faction. They (the aggressors) entered, killed and started a fire,” the head of the state prison system, Jarbas Vasconcelos, told the press.

As inmates were sitting down to breakfast in one part of the prison, attackers from another cell-block burst in and set upon their enemies with “homemade weapons”, the prison service said.

Two guards taken hostage during the assault were freed later unharmed, while two other people were hospitalised with injuries.

Relatives of some inmates at Altamira mounted protests at the end of the May to press prison of-

Sixteen of the dead were decapitated, while the other 41 died of smoke inhalation after one of the factions set fire to a cell-block.

ficials to transfer members of one of the rival factions to other facilities to avoid conflict.

But according to Vasconcelos, authorities saw

no signs of trouble ahead of Monday’s eruption.

Though the prison service says that the Altamira penitentiary was built to hold 200 prisoners and cur-

rently holds 311, a report from the National Council of Justice shows the facility is home to 343 prisoners - more than double its capacity of 163.

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Geneva, Jul 30 (IANS): Bangladesh should implement the recommendations made by the UN Committee against Torture to end the widespread practice of torture in the country, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.

The Committee’s first review of Bangladesh under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment will be from July 29 to August 8 in Geneva.

Bangladeshi security forces were seldom held accountable for serious allegations of torture and other ill-treatment of people in custody, the rights body said.

Instead, authorities have cracked down on rights groups, activists and journalists for exposing these violations.

Bangladesh, for the first time, agreed to come under review by the Committee since ratifying the Convention against Torture over 20 years ago, by submitting its long-overdue state report on measures it has taken to uphold its commitments under the treaty.

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to the door, received no answer, attempted to make a call, again no answer. We finally forced our way in and found three other victims of a homicide,” Kowalczyk said. The dead there were a man, a woman and a boy.

The names of the victims and the shooter have not been released. Kowalczyk told WQOW that authorities were still trying to determine a motive. The sheriff didn’t immediately return a phone message left

by The Associated Press.

Hannah Larson, who lived in the same four-unit complex in Lafayette, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune an 8-year-old boy lived there along with his father and grandmother. Larson said the 8-year-old had sometimes played with her 7-year-old brother.

Lafayette Chairman Dave Staber said the shooting in his town has rocked the normally quiet, bedroom community of 6,000.

“We’re seldom in the news, which is just the way we like it. My heart goes out to the residents affected by this,” Staber said. (AP)

activities by other nations in the South China Sea and asked Beijing to stop acting like a bully.

The South China Sea is one of the world’s busiest waterways. China claims more than 80 per cent of the waters, while Vietnam claims sovereignty over the Paracel Islands and the Spratlys.

According to reports, Vietnam has briefed India about the escalating tension in the sea.

Hanoi has always been keen for India to play a more active role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

The South China Sea is a resource-rich strategic waterway through which more than $5 trillion worth of world trade is shipped each year.

Vietnam maintains that parties should settle the dispute in the sea through peaceful means in line with international law including UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea).

The latest stand-off occurs despite a pledge in May

by Chinese and Vietnamese defence ministers to settle maritime disputes through negotiation.

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Jury rules Katy Perry’s ‘Dark open dance competition announced Horse’ copied a Christian rap song

Organisers after the press conference at Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

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n a remarkable feature for upliftment of the dancers in the state, the dancers will be provided a platform to compete in the dance competition to vie for the title as the best dancers as Nagaland Dancers Collective in partnership with Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) is all set to organise ‘Blaze of Glory - Nagaland Dance Saga’ in the month of August.

The dance competition carries a total cash prize of Rs 1 lakh. With the winners taking home Rs.

50,000/-, runners up to get 30,000/-. The best upcoming artist to received Rs. 5000/- and top 3 audition videos will be receiving Rs. 5000/- each.

Anung Walling, event coordinator addressing the media persons at Kohima on Tuesday said the event was aimed to promote the dancers by providing them a platform and also helped promote the upcoming dancers of Nagaland. He hoped that the event will become an annual event beginning from this year

Ariana Grande apologises following JonBenét Ramsey joke backlash

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riana Grande has issued an apology after facing criticism for making a joke about JonBenét Ramsey.

The pop star found herself in hot water over a comment she left on her friend Douglas Middlebrook’s Instagram post yesterday (July 29) about the six-year-old beauty queen who was mysteriously murdered in the ’90s. In the now-deleted post, Middlebrook shared a photo of Ramsey on a magazine cover along with a caption that read, “No one has done more covers”.

“I can’t wait for this to be your Halloween look,” Grande commented, to which Middlebrook jokingly replied, “Working on it already”. Both Grande’s comment and the post have since been removed.

But some fans were quick enough to screenshot Grande’s remark, immediately calling the singer out on social me-

dia. “Wait WHAT?? An 8-year-old girl who was violently killed, strangled and suffocated cannot be anyone’s costume…” one Twitter user wrote.

Grande later responded to the backlash and admitted to her mistake, claiming she understood that “it’s not at all funny”.

“This was out of pocket and I sincerely apologise,” she wrote in a tweet.

In another sincedeleted apology, Grande thanked her fans for being “not afraid to call me out on my shit”.

Last week, the singer took to social media to call out inappropriate photographers following sexual misconduct allegations against celebrity photographer Marcus Hyde.

Grande, who had previously worked with Hyde, described the stories as “heartbreaking” and offered her sympathy to the victims.

(NME)

onwards to bring all the dancers together under one roof.

Walling said the group was formed to uplift the dancers in the state and create platform for them perform.

Through the platform, the organisers hoped that the dance culture that was happening in the past will be revived again. And also hoped they will be able of identity some local talents so that they can represent the state in other dance competitions.

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jury has ruled that Katy Perry’s song ‘Dark Horse’, from her 2013 album ‘Prism’, has copied the beat of a Christian rap song, ‘Joyful Noise’ by Flame.

According to Billboard, the verdict handed down on Monday (July 29) also found Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ collaborators liable: namely, producers Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Cirkut, guest artist Juicy J, and songwriter Sarah Hudson. Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Music Corporation, Kobalt Publishing and Kasz Money Inc. were also found culpable.

Flame, aka Marcus Gray, beatmaker Chike Ojuwku and ‘Joyful Noise’ co-writer Emanuel Lambert had sued Perry and her collaborators in 2014, claiming ‘Dark

Horse’ had used the beat of their 2008 song without permission. ‘Joyful Noise’ – which features fellow Christian artists Lecrae and John Reilly – is the closing track of Flame’s Grammy-nominated gospel album, ‘Our World: Redeemed’.

Per The New York Times, Gray had also argued that “anti-Christian witchcraft, paganism, black magic, and Illuminati imagery evoked by ‘Dark Horse’, especially in the music video version”, had tarnished his reputation as a Christian gospel artist. The video for ‘Dark Horse’, directed by Matthew Cullen, depicts Perry as an Egyptian pharaoh in Memphis, Egypt, “a crazy long time ago”.

The pop star took the stand on the first day of the copyright trial, on July 18.

Perry told the court she had never heard of ‘Joyful Noise’ before the lawsuit – a claim that Dr. Luke and Martin also made – and said that even when she was making music as a Christian artist before her pop career, she was “mostly always listening to… secular music anyway”, Billboard reports.

(NME)

BTS and UNICEF urge youths to end bullying and violence

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nter national K-pop sensations BTS have teamed up with UNICEF on a heartstring-tugging video that calls on youths to spread love and put an end to violence in schools.

The clip was released on the International Day of Friendship (July 30) as part of UNICEF’s #ENDviolence campaign. Set to the K-boyband’s 2018 hit ‘Answer: Love Myself ’, the video cycles through scenes of bullying to highlight the issues of violence that students face in school. But as the narrative develops, the onscreen teens find solace in their peers who show them love and compassion. Watch the moving clip below.

The video is the latest effort from BTS’s Love Myself campaign, an antiviolence movement held in partnership with UNICEF. The initiative has raised over $2 million (about £1.64 million) since its launch in November 2017.

“Our Love Myself cam-

paign is all about encouraging every young person to find the love from within themselves and spreading that love to others,” BTS said in a statement. “We want everyone to take part in ending violence by sharing love and kindness.”

“Every day, students face a range of violent acts, from bullying and physical attacks to corporal

punishment, sexual assault and harassment online,” UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore said in the same statement. “By being kind, children and young people can show their support for each other and brighten someone’s day. We’re grateful to BTS for their continued commitment to making sure that no child is afraid to go to

school.”

In other BTS news, the boyband made headlines after being snubbed by the 2019 MTV VMAs in the award show’s major categories.

They also recently faced backlash from fans after announcing plans to bring their ‘Love Yourself: Speak Yourself ’ tour to Saudi Arabia.

(NME)

Udit Narayan files police complaint alleging death threats

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ollywood playback singer Udit Narayan filed a complaint at the Amboli police station after receiving death threat calls .

“I did not go for an FIR. I wanted to inform the local police four days ago because I started getting the calls in April. I have received such calls three times, and I thought it makes sense to take precaution and inform the Amboli police station. When we went to the police station, we were asked to approach the AEC of the Mumbai crime branch. The media must have seen me going in there, and the news started floating around. From my end, I have

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The organisers have informed that auditions will be opened only through online where the interested candidates (solo/group) has to send their audition dance video through WhatsApp at 9089826275 or 87949 41909 not exceeding more than one minute.

The audition will be closed on August 5, where the best will be selected from the audition videos and result for the grand finale and the declaration of the top 3 audition videos will be out on August 7.

The grand finale will take place at RCEMPA, Jotsoma on August 31 where the best dancers will then compete for the title.

It was learnt that other states beside Nagaland had taken keen interest to take part in the competition and informed that they have received audition video from Delhi. The organisers are expecting around 40 participants for the online audition.

The interested candidates can follow Ethnic Future on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

(Correspondent)

done exactly what one is supposed to do after getting such theat calls.” Udit told IANS. According to the singer he received the first call on April 6, on the day of Gudi Padwa, when someone abused and threatened him on phone.

He chose to ignore it.

“I tried tracing the number but it was either switched off or out of order. Then, one day in July, when I was getting ready in my vanity van for the shoot of a reality music show, I got a call from an unknown number. Out of nowhere, someone started abusing me. I was shocked!Someone also sent me an abusive text message. I felt I

should not take these things lightly and decided to inform the police,” he shared. Asked about what kind of response he has received from the police, Udit said: “I believe the police will inquire the matter and, hopefully, whoever is doing this will soon be caught.” IANS tried contacting the police station, to no avail.

Being a successful playback singer in Bollywood, did he think it could be a fan trying to grab his attention?

“I am fortunate to have so many fans the world over. Wherever I go for live gigs, people come to meet me.

(IANS)

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INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) invites Local Event Managers from the 11 Districts for management of “TaFMA Open House” to be held in all the districts once every month. Interested Groups / Firms may apply with all supporting documents / records including photographs and Newspaper clippings to the undersigned personally in the office or can also be sent via email- tafma2019@gmail. com on or before the 9th of August 2019. Applications received after the last date will be rejected and the decision of the expert committee for selection will be final.

Sd/(Dr. Hovithal Sothu) Project Director DC-1154

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ilmmaker Karan Johar will hoist the Indian flag at the Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne (IFFM 2019), which is all set to start from August 8 to 17.

The flag hoisting ceremony will take place in the presence of thousands of Indian-Australians and people from the subcontinent diaspora on August 11, read a statement. Honoured to hoist the Indian flag in Melbourne, Karan said: “I’m looking forward to be celebrating Indian Independence Day in one of the world’s most vibrant multicultural cities, Melbourne.

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WC win won’t overshadow Ashes: Anderson ‘Full of fire’ ahead of return: Mourinho

Night cricket tournament concludes Gough, Wilson in ICC

elite panel of umpires

Champions of Night Cricket Tournament, Team Paradise with the trophy.

Imchaba memorial volleyball trophy Dimapur, Jul 30 (NPN): The 14th Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy 2019, organised by the Mokokchung District Volleyball Association, will be held from September 17 to 20. A total of Rs.1,75,000 will be awarded to the champions, runners-up, second and third runners-up.

For more information, interested teams/clubs can contact MDVA president (8132865806) or technical committee convener (9612938723).

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MSUK, MFK felicitate U-15 girls football team captain

FELICITATION The Kiphire Sadar Sangtam Union Dimapur would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Longtila Sangtam, D/o Lt. Roland Sukhamong of Phelungre vill on her selection to undergo the MBBS Course in the recently declared NEET examination 2019.

The union wishes her great success in all her future endeavours.

(Thomas Thonger) President, KSSUD

Imlimerenla(5th from Right) flanked on both side by Tongpang Ozukum and his wife, along with Members of MSUK at the minister's residence.

Dimapur, Jul 30 (NPN): Mongsenyimti Senso Union Kohima (MSUK) and Mongsenyimti Fellowship Kohima (MFK) felicitated Imlimerenla, the captain of U-15 girls football team from Nagaland which represented India in the recently concluded Gothia Cup in Sweden at the residence of Tongpang Ozukum, minister for Mechanical & Housing on Tuesday.

Speaking at the pro-

gramme, Ozukum lauded Imlimerenla for bringing laurels not only to MSUK but the Nagas through her participation and leading the team with her exemplary leadership skills.

The minister also lauded the department of Youth Resources and Sports for taking positive steps in broadening the vista for sportspersons of the state by giving equal opportunity without gender bias.

He also congratulated the department for successfully taking the young team to an international event, where it earned accolades, both inside and outside the pitch.

The minister also hoped that the recent exploit of the department will be the beginning of a new chapter and serve as an encouragement as they continue on their quest to uplift the sportspersons of the state to the next level.

Lahore, Jul 30 (IANS): Despite Pakistan’s failure to make it to the knockout stage of the World Cup 2019, Mickey Arthur is most likely to retain his position as head coach, at least till the 2020 World T20.

Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the 2019 World Cup. On August 2, Pakistan Cricket Board cricket committee will be reviewing their World Cup performance.

Initial deliberations over the appointment of the head coach, other members of coaching staff, new selection committee and captain had already begun. Victories at the 2017 Champions Trophy and Pakistan’s attaining top ranking in T20Is under Arthur’s coaching are his plus points. And with World T20 nearing, Arthur will be the best man to head Pakistan.

(Kiripi Sangtam) General Secretary, KSSUD

PSG sign Everton’s Gueye

Paris, Jul 30 (Agencies): Paris St Germain have signed Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye on a four-year contract, the French champions said on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old Senegal international joined Everton from Aston Villa in 2016 and made 108 appearances for the Merseyside club. He spent five years at Lille before moving to England, winning a league and cup double with the French

APOLOGY LETTER I, Shri Jackson Pfithu, hereby declare through this column that I am voluntarily discharging from active duty of Naga Freedom Movement from this date i.e 30 July 2019.

I had joined the Naga Freedom Movement in August 1987 and have served at various capacities till this date. Through this column I would like to seek sincere forgiveness, in the name of God Almighty, from individuals, various factions and social organizations, in case I have done any harm and damage during my service.

With immense pleasure and honour, we the Molungkimong Senso Mungdang would like to congratulate Dr. Temsumeren on his promotion to the post of Director, under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Govt. of Nagaland.

It is our prayer that the Lord Almighty will grant you good health and wisdom as you continue in the service of the people with a greater capacity and responsibility.

(Imtiramok Sanglir) President

SHITIRI EKHUNG WOKHA TOWN WOKHA, NAGALAND

(Tiamoa Tzudir) General Secretary

PRESS NOTE

FELICITATION We the Shitiri Ekhung Wokha Town would like to convey our heartfelt congratulation to;1. Miss Gifty Shitiri, D/o. Yanrenthung (Humtso Village) for securing Top 11th Position in the recent graduate examination under the Dept. of Bachelor of Mass Communication, Guwahati University.

2. Miss Zurenbeni Shitiri, D/o. Yilobemo of Old Changsu Village for bringing laurel to the family by securing 1st Class Position in the Civil Engineering, Jorhat.

Further, the Shitiri Clan wishes a very grant success in their future endeavour.

Sd/Sd/C. Yantsow Shitiri M. Sabemo Shitiri Chairman, SEWT Secretary, SEWT

With immense pride and honor the Ghokimi Kuqhakulu Dimapur (GKD) would like to felicitate/ congratulate Shri. LUKIYE H. SWU (S/o. Late Hotovi Swu) on being promoted to the post of Motor Transport Officer (MTO) of 13 th NAP IR BN. The union also congratulate Shri. DANIEL ASSUMI (S/o. Shri. Khuluvi Assumi) for achieving two Gold Medal during the recently held 5th Nagaland Shooting Championship in the category of Para Air Pistol and Team Air Rifles event.

The union further wishes them the best for their future endeavour.

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Anguvito I. Shohe Joint Secretary Ghokimi Kuqhakulu Dimapur

Shri. Jackson Pfithu Resident of Village : Reguri District : Phek

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club in 2011. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported earlier that PSG would pay about 30 million pounds ($36.49 million) for the player.

“I’m immensely proud to sign for Paris Saint Germain,” Gueye said. “I wanted to give a new boost to my club career by joining Paris Saint Germain, one of the most structured and ambitious sports projects in Europe.”

DIST - MOKOKCHUNG. NAGALAND.

MOTTO: TELONGJEM NUNG TEJAKLENI

With immense gratefulness to God, The Molungkimong Senso Bendanglir Telongjem take the pleasure to congratulate Dr. Temsumeren Ozukum on his promotion to the post of Director Vetenary & Animal Husbandry Govt. of Nagaland.

We wish and pray that the Almighty God Bless him good health and wisdom in all his future endeavours.

Sd/Aosanen Tzudir Tsukjemmenba Longchar President Secretary

beautiful things around me and so many things I didn’t [have] for so many years, but I can’t really enjoy my free time.”

Mourinho has not been short of offers since his departure from Old Trafford though.

He rebuffed former club Benfica when they tried to bring him in as head coach in January, while the riches of the Chinese Super League failed to tempt the 56-year-old back into the dugout. It is understood that Mourinho declined an £88m contract - the biggest managerial offer in world football - to manage a club in China earlier this summer.

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happy enough to enjoy.”

“I miss my football, I have the fire, I have a compromise with myself, with people that love me, with so many fans that I have around the world, so many people that I inspired.”

“Ze has to be Ze and Ze until the last day, but I don’t see the last day because my next move will be like the start! I don’t feel it’s just one more year in accumulation of how many years I’ve worked, how many titles I’ve won.

That is history, that is the museum!”

“My future will start in my next move and, as I was saying, it looks a little bit ridiculous with so many

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Dimapur, Jul 30 (NPN): ARC Ahthibung in collaboration with Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles, Child Helpline Peren Team, St Xavier College, Jalukie and Samzuiram organisations organised a 5 km run to pay tribute to Kargil heroes.

Child Help Line Peren Team also joined the cause by spreading awareness about child rights, do’s and don’ts and handling of crisis when any abuse take place.

T h e 5 k m r u n wa s flagged off by Fr. Dr. Francis, principal, St Xavier College from Samzuiram ground. The participants were flagged in by officer representative from Assam Rifles, Jalukie Battalion at St Xavier College ground in presence of students of various schools. Altogether, 108 youths and children took part in the run.

ment.

The tournament is held every year in memory of Late Partab Singh Sethi, father of well known businessman, Sovinderjit Singh Sethi.

ODIs and 14 T20Is and Wilson having stood in 13 Tests, 63 ODIs and 26 T20Is. They replace retired umpires Ian Gould and Ravi Sundaram who were part of the previous panel.

The other members of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires are Aleem Dar, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nigel Llong, Bruce Oxenford, Paul Reiffel and Rod Tucker.

The ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees remains unchanged with David Boon, Chris Broad, Jeff Crowe, Ranjan Madugalle, Andy Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath the seven officials on that list.

Arthur likely to remain Pak coach

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to 29. Team Paradise emerged as the winners of the tournament after defeating Dew Club in the final.

Altogether 26 teams participated in the tourna-

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Dimapur, Jul 30 (NPN): BYG Night Cricket Tournament Season 3, organised by Bengali Youth Generation, was held at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur from July 26

Dubai, Jul 30 (IANS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday named Michael Gough of England and Joel Wilson of the West Indies in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for the 2019-20 season following the annual review and selection process.

Gough and Wilson were elevated from the ICC International Panel of Umpires by the selection panel consisting of ICC General Manager -- Cricket, Geoff Allardice (Chairman), former player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, and match referees Ranjan Madugalle and David Boon.

Both these umpires gained significant experience at the international level with Gough having officiated in nine Tests, 59

Lo n d o n, J u l 3 0 (Agencies): Jose Mourinho says he is “full of fire” ahead of a return to football management, but insists he is willing to wait for the right opportunity before making a decision on his future.

Mourinho has been out of work since leaving Manchester United in December and, despite receiving a number of offers to return to the game, he is currently spending time in his home city of Setubal rather than being on the training pitch.

However, the warm weather and picturesque views of the Portuguese coast line provide little respite for Mourinho.

“This is basically the first time I have time to think, the first time I am in Setubal at the end of July or beginning of August in more than 20 years,” said Mourinho.

“I have some time to think, to rethink, to analyse and what I feel is exactly that ‘Ze’ (Mourinho’s nickname as a boy) is full of fire!

My friends tell me ‘enjoy your time, enjoy your July, enjoy your August, enjoy what you never had’. Honestly, I can’t enjoy. I am not

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The Baggy Greens thrashed England 4-0 at home in 2017-18 but have not won a Test series in England since 2001, when Steve Waugh led the side to a 4-1 success.

“I think the last couple of years they have been in a similar situation to us in that they have been inconsistent but shown a lot of potential,” Anderson added of Australia.

“I think they have a lot of strength in depth - a really good bowling attack and some world-class batsmen we have got to be wary of. If we don’t play well, they are going to take advantage of that. We have to be on top of our game to be able to beat them.”

“We saw [Smith and Warner] get a mixed reaction [from cricket fans] in the World Cup but, for me, that will just spur them on. Warner, in particular, will thrive off that sort of atmosphere and that will drive him on to play better. I just want to focus on bowling well - my strength is how I bowl, nothing else.

I think the rest of the team will be the same,” added Anderson.

The L.J.P. Nagaland State Unit Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) has taken action against its member Mr. Richard Humtsoe for violation of the party constitution.

Accordingly the party state unit had expelled him from active and primary membership on 05/05/2019.

Therefore he has no association whatsoever with the party functionaries, anybody found dealt with him in the matter of party or party behalf shall be at his/her own risk.

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H.S. AWOMI Convenor Disciplinary Action Committee L.J.P. Nagaland State Unit.

FELICITATION The Office of the THILIXU VILLAGE STUDENT'S UNION through this column would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals :1. Miss Linovi Yeptho, D/o Mrs & Er. Hekishe Yeptho on being selected to the post of Supervisor under the Social Welfare Dept.

2. Mr. Hetoka Achumi, S/o Mrs & Mr. Pukhaxu Achumi on being selected to the post of Area coordinator under the RD Dept.

3. Mr. Hoboto Achumi, S/o Mrs & Mr Vikheto Achumi on being selected to the post of Area coordinator (livelihood) under the RD Dept.

The UNION also extend congratulations to all the successful students of HSLC and HSSLC under the NBSE and CBSE exam 2019.

And also acknowledges the EDEN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, THILIXU for making it to the TOP 13 th in the HSLC EXAMINATION 2019.

The UNION further wishes all the successful students a bright future.

(ABETOLI KIBA) (GHUNAVI AYE) President, TVSU General Secretary, TVSU

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“But for us Test specialists we are excited, have energy for it and can’t wait to get going. There are some nerves there, which is great - the fact I am still getting nervous means I am still up for it,” said Anderson.

Jofra Archer, who bowled the Super Over in the World Cup final, could make his Test debut at Edgbaston on Thursday, while batman Jason Roy is in line for just his second appearance in England whites.

“I see my role as helping guys who are coming into the side - offer advice if they want it, if they want to ask questions or get a feel for what Test cricket is about,” said Anderson.

“It’s our job to make them feel comfortable and help them play their way, the way they have played to get into the side. It will probably help Jofra that he has had a decent start to his international career!”

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Lo n d o n, J u l 3 0 (Agencies): James Anderson said that England’s World Cup win will not overshadow their bid to regain the Ashes - and that he remains as hungry as ever to take on Australia.

The Ashes begins just over two and a half weeks after England’s dramatic triumph over New Zealand at Lord’s, as they won their maiden global 50-over title on boundary countback following a tied Super Over.

Anderson, who turned 37 on Tuesday, watched the World Cup from the commentary box but will now be hoping to help England complete a glorious summer by regaining the urn from Australia in what will be his eighth Ashes series.

“For some of us this is the start of our international summer and it’s our job to keep the energy going as a team,” said Anderson, who sat out the win over Ireland last week as he recovers from a calf injury.

“Some lads may feel a little bit jaded after a really gruelling tournament so it’s up to us to refocus James Anderson on Test cricket. Some guys are trying to get their heads Cup and then having to which might be difficult for around winning a World switch to a big Ashes series, them at the minute.”

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PSG beat Sydney FC 3-1 in China

S u z h o u, J u l 3 0 (Agencies): Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani scored first-half goals for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-0 friendly win over Sydney FC at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre, Suzhou in China on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-Germain wrapped up their pre-season program with a comfortable 3-0 win over Australian champions Sydney FC in China on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani were on the scoresheet in the win that came in oppressive heat at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre.

Mbappe opened the scoring with a terrific 37thminute finish and Cavani doubled the lead just before the break.

Metehan Guclu added a third in the 89th minute to round off things off for PSG, who open their season in just five days against Rennes in the Trophee des Champions.

Neymar was not involved, remaining at PSG’s training base in Shenzen, but Thomas Tuchel still named a strong side that included new signings Ander Herrera, Pablo Sarabia and

PSG's Kylian Mbappe in action during their pre-season friendly football match against Sydney FC at Olympic Sports Centre, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province.

Abdou Diallo.

Cavani was denied a 13th-minute opener after Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne tipped the

Uruguayan’s effort onto the post but the A-League side acquitted themselves well in the opening half hour.

Sydney then had the

Women marathon race held in Tuensang

Mohammed Ali Shihab, DC Tuensang flagging off the marathon race.

D i m ap u r , J u l 3 0 (NPN): An exclusive female marathon race in commemoration of World Day against Trafficking in Person was held on Tuesday in Tuensang under the theme ‘A Marathon to Free.’ The marathon was organised by Sakhi-one stop centre, Tuensang and Mahila Shakti Kendra, Tuensang.

Kathi emerged as the winner of the marathon, Musem came second and

Hanji M came in third position.

Mohammed Ali Shihab, Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang speaking on the occasion as special guest lauded the concern departmental officials for successfully bringing up such programme which helps in spreading awareness on human trafficking. He also reminded the public and participants that girl child education is very important.

While stating that everyone is good will ambassador against the human trafficking, Shihab said, “it should not just end up with a marathon race but should go beyond boundaries and every villages so that the general public will benefit from this campaign.”

The programme was presided over by P H Ramaikalo, SBP District Lead POSHAN Abhiyan, while Rev. Sangkap Pastor TTBL invoked God’s blessing.

ball in the back of the net but Milos Ninkovic’s tap-in was disallowed after Rhyan Grant – who headed the ball across the face of goal and through the legs of PSG goalkeeper Kevin Trapp – was offside from a free-kick.

The 36th-minute incident was like poking a tiger, PSG stirring to score twice before the break.

Mbappe provided the first, playing a neat onetwo with Juan Bernat before thrashing a left-footed effort past Redmayne despite the tight angle.

And Cavani was on hand to turn in the second, pouncing on the rebound after Sarabia’s effort was saved following excellent build-up work by Julian Draxler.

Tuchel made 10 substitutions for the second half and one of his changes, Adil Aouchiche, twice forced Redmayne into a save, while he also went close from a free-kick.

A combination of the heat and the substitutions saw the match fizzle out but there was still time for Guclu to strike, the Turkey youth international producing a neat flick to turn Colin Dagba’s cross in.

BCCI bans Prithvi Shaw for failing dope test New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI): Talented India opener Prithvi Shaw was on Tuesday slapped with an eight-month ban from all forms of competitive cricket for failing a dope test, the BCCI said.

The 19-year-old Shaw, who has played two Test matches against the West Indies in 2018, was reportedly undergoing rehabilitation for a hip injury. He tested positive for terbutaline during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

Along with Shaw, two other domestic players -Akshay Dullarwar of Vidarbha and Divya Gajraj of Rjasthan -- have also violated the cricket board's anti-doping code.

"Prithvi Shaw registered with Mumbai Cricket Association, has been suspended for doping violation. Mr. Shaw had inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be commonly found in cough syrups," the BCCI said in a statement. Shaw's period of suspension is eight months, starting from March 16 to November 15, effectively ruling him out of India's home series against Bangladesh and South Africa.

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PV Sindhu withdraws from Thailand Open

Juventus will win Champions League within 2 years: Ronaldo

New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): The Badminton Association of India on Tuesday confirmed that ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu has withdrawn from the Thailand Open while fellow Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal will take part in the Super 500 event.

This will be the first event for Saina after an injury lay-off which forced her to miss the Indonesia Open and Japan Open.

Sindhu is one of several high profile athletes to withdraw from the tournament with Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara and Akane Yamaguchi and Taiwanese world no.1 Tai Tzu Ying all pulling out.

While the reason for her withdrawal has not been officially revealed, media reports indicate that she has her eyes set on the BWF World Championships that will be held from August 19 and 25.

Sindhu has had a roller coaster fortnight in which she finished runnerup at the Indonesia Open and lost in the quarter-final of the Japan Open, losing to Yamaguchi on both occasions.

Turin, Jul 30 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo says Juventus will win a first Champions League title since 1996 “within the next two years”.

Juventus have lost seven Champions League finals, more than any other side in history, most recently in 2015 and 2017 to Barcelona and Ronaldo’s Real Madrid respectively, and last won the trophy with a penalty-shootout win over Ajax in Rome.

But the 34-year-old, who arrived in Italy last summer on the back of three consecutive Champions League crowns with Real Madrid, believes that the agonising wait will be over by 2021.

“It’s always the year of Juventus, Real Madrid, Barcelona, but in a competition like the Champions League only one team eventually wins,” Ronaldo told Marca as he picked up their Leyenda (legend) award ‘for his successful career as a professional footballer’.

“Take Barcelona as an example: they invested a lot of money on players in the last five years but they didn’t win the Champions

Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid’s President Florentino Perez after receiving Lifetime Achievement award.

League. It doesn’t work like this. Juve strengthened up very well, they are a team that will fight to win as always, but it will depend on many factors: the draws, the groups, the form, the injuries, the luck…”

“But as I always say, we can’t be obsessed by the Champions League. Juve will win it - if not this year, then hopefully yes, it will be the next one. Within the next two years, for the way we’re working and how we’re planning it, we deserve it. We have everything

it takes to win it.”

The Portugal captain scored 28 goals in all competitions last season, 21 of those coming in Serie A, where he finished behind Sampdoria’s Fabio Quagliarella, Atalanta’s Duvan Zapata and AC Milan’s Krzysztof Piatek.

Last season, Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage by Ajax after suffering a 2-1 home defeat, with the winner scored by new signing Matthijs De Ligt.

Not thinking of 2022 CWG boycott: Sakshi New Delhi, Jul 30 (IANS): Ace wrestler Sakshi Malik said that she hopes shooting is included in the programme for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

She said that she was in complete support of the shooters and said that it would indeed be demotivating if they weren’t allowed to compete at the Games.

“We are a team and so if anyone is excluded it does make a difference to us,” said the 2016 Olympics bronze medallist on Tuesday.

“In our contingent, the shooters bring a lot of medals and so it is very demotivating if they are not allowed to participate. So I am with them completely and I hope that shooting is included.”

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra wrote to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju earlier this week seeking a meeting so as to explain the proposed boycott of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

In June, it emerged that the Commonwealth Games Federation had decided to leave out shooting from its programme for Birmingham 2022. The move is a blow to the Indian contin-

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gent who had won a total of 16 medals in shooting in the previous Games held in Gold Coast, Australia.

The IOA has since protested the move by first boycotting the CGF General Assembly in Rwanda and then withdrawing candidatures of two of its officials from the September elections in the country before proposing the boycott to Rijiju.

When asked if she would support the boycott if it were to happen, Sakshi, speaking on the sidelines of the announcement of her association with sportswear and equipment brand Asics, said: “For now I am not

even thinking about that. I am hoping that the boycott doesn’t happen and shooting gets included.”

Sakshi has more immediate concerns though, with the 2019 World Wrestling Championships starting on September 14. Sakshi (62kg) made it to the Indian squad after the trials in Lucknow on Sunday alongwith Seema Bisla (50kg), Vinesh Phogat (53kg), Sarita Mor (57kg), Divya Kakran (68kg) and Kiran Godara (76kg).

The World Championship this year carries added significance in the way that it is part of the qualifiers for the Olympics with the top six wrestlers sealing their

spot for Tokyo 2020. Sakshi hopes that she manages to finish within that bracket, something that she has never managed to do before.

“First of all, our sport is such that the smallest of moves can be the difference between victory and defeat.

I don’t have any real targets of finishing first or second or qualifiying, I just want to give my 100 percent in the match and, God willing, manage to qualify for the Olympics,” said Sakshi.

“If I manage to qualify here then I will get a lot of time to prepare for the Olympics. That will be a big load off my shoulder,” she said.

Brazil police end Neymar rape probe over lack of evidence Sharapova, Venus Williams get

Sao Paulo, Jul 30 (AFP): Police in Brazil probing rape allegations against football superstar Neymar have closed the case due to a lack of evidence, the Sao Paulo attorney general’s office said Monday.

The police decision will be sent to prosecutors, who will have 15 days to evaluate the case, a spokeswoman for the attorney general’s office told AFP. A final ruling on the case will be made by a judge.

A spokesman for Neymar said he was not able to comment on the police decision. Sao Paulo police are due to hold a news conference on Tuesday.

Neymar has vehemently denied allegations he raped a Brazilian woman in a Paris hotel in May. The ugly affair, which has dominated headlines and conversations in the soccer-mad country for weeks, overshadowed Brazil’s preparations for the Copa America.

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Hosts Brazil went on to win South America’s showcase tournament earlier this month without their biggest player, who was injured in a warm-up

friendly before the opening match.

The scandal blew up on June 2 when Neymar published a seven-minute video on Instagram, where

he had first been in contact with Najila Trindade, revealing that he had been accused of rape.

In an attempt to defend himself against the allegations, Neymar’s video was accompanied by WhatsApp messages and images of his encounter with Trindade -- without her consent, possibly breaking Brazilian law.

The drama quickly snowballed. Extracts of a televised interview with Trindade, in which she accused Neymar of “aggression together with rape,” aired just one hour before he was about to enter the pitch for the pre-Copa game between hosts Brazil and Qatar.

Neymar tore his right ankle ligament in the 20th minute, ruling him out of the tournament.

In the following weeks, Neymar was questioned by police over the WhatsApp messages.

He also appeared before police in Sao Paulo, where Trindade had filed

her complaint at the end of May. As the case dragged on, police filed a defamation suit against Trindade -- who was dropped by multiple lawyers -- after she insinuated the force was corrupt.

“The police are bought, aren’t they? Or am I crazy?” she told television channel SBT last month in response to questions over the police investigation of an alleged theft of a tablet device from her home that contained a short video she claims has conclusive evidence she was assaulted.

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, polls have shown that most Brazilians believe Neymar is innocent.

Controversy has followed the Paris SaintGermain player, who flew back to France earlier this month.

Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, has made clear he wants to retur n to Barcelona.

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Maria Sharapova

Was h i n g to n, J u l 30 (IANS): Former world number ones and multiple major champions Maria Sharapova of Russia and Venus Williams of the US have been awarded wildcards for the Cincinnati Open.

On Monday, the organisers announced that both players will join the main draw fielded for the tournament that will be held from August 10-18, reports Xinhua news agency.

“Maria and Venus are two of the greatest champi-

ons in tennis history,” said Cincinnati Open Tournament Director Andre Silva.

“We look forward to both joining our world class field and are eager for the tournament to get underway next weekend.”

Sharapova owns 36 career titles, including five at major tournaments, and is one of just six women to have achieved a career Grand Slam. She is the last teenager to win a major title, doing so at the Wimbledon 15 years ago at the age of

Venus Williams

17. Sharapova has spent 21 weeks in her career as the No.1 ranked player.

In her career, Williams has won 49 titles, including seven at Grand Slam tournaments. She has been a finalist at all four Grand Slam events, finishing as runner-up nine times, most recently at the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2017. Williams has held the WTA No.1 ranking for 11 weeks. She also won the singles gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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