July 9, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 212

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Road sinks near Kohima; traffic diverted

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 8 (NPN): Hundreds of vehicles, especially trucks were stranded after a section of the NH 29 below M/s Avilie fuel depot around two kilometres away from here sank more than ten (10) feet from late night of July 7 to past midnight of July 8.

Incessant rains on Saturday coupled with continuous dumping of earth cut from adjacent hill by the side of the road, were cited as primary reasons for the sinking of the portion of the road which also affected two households.

According to commissioner & secretary PWD Bendangkokba, who spoke to Nagaland Post at the site, though the road was maintained and monitored by department, it could not take the heavy load of tons of soil dumped by its side and with incessant rains, sank early hours of Sunday.

Kohima is now approachable from two alternative routes- via Jotsoma by-pass road or via Peducha-10 mile (Wokha road).

While the Peducha-10 mile (Wokha road) can be used by all types of vehicles,

Ex-Meghalaya Gov M.M. Jacob dead K O T TAYA M , JUL 8 (IANS): Senior Congress leader and former Lt M.M. Jacob Meghalaya Governor M.M. Jacob died at a private hospital near here on Sunday, family sources said. Jacob, 92, had been suffering from age related illnesses, according to the sources. He was the Meghalaya Governor from 1995 to 2007. Jacob served as the deputy chairperson of the Rajya Sabha for two terms-- 1982 and 1986. He was also the Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Water Resources and Home Affairs in the cabinets of former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and P.V. Narashima Rao.

Fuel prices up for 4th day

NEW DELHI, JUL 8 (IANS): Fuel prices across major metro cities rose for the fourth straight day on Sunday caused by hardening of crude rates, due to resumption of US sanctions on Iran, after they had been declining for over a month.

Since Wednesday, petrol prices have gone up by a cumulative 57-61 paise per litre and diesel rates raised by 48-51 paise per litre.

This is it!

“Change? They come late, spend hours with mobile phones then leave early.”

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Simultaneous elections to erode federalism, LC told

He said BRTF has informed that its personnel were on New Delhi, Jul 8 the job. (Cont’d on p-7) (IANS): A majority of regional parties that took part in a discussion on simultaneous polls on Sunday told Kohima Police has re- the Law Commission (LC) stricted movement of all that such an exercise would heavy vehicles on NH-29, undermine the regional asbesides regulating move- pirations and erode the fedment of vehicles in other eral set up envisioned in the categories.

Constitution.

As per a new traffic While a few including plan shared with media, the Samajwadi Party and only light and medium ve- Telangana Rashtra Samiti hicles would be allowed supported the idea of ‘onefrom Kohima towards Di- nation-one-election’, some mapur via Jotsoma by-pass, like the AAP and Janata while heavy vehicles would Dal-Secular questioned the be allowed only via Forest sincerity of the Centre toColony up to by-pass road wards poll reforms. from Kohima side. And The parties that came only light and medium ve- to see the law panel on hicles would be allowed to Sunday included DMK, proceed towards Kohima TDP, Bodoland People’s from Dimapur via Peducha Front, Samajwadi Party, to Chesema.

TRS, JD-S and AAP. According to the traffic The Congress and the advisory issued by Addl. SP BJP were conspicuous by and PRO, Talisunep Imchen, their absence on the second the traffic regulation would day of the discussions too. be enforced with immediate Opposing the idea of sieffect until further order. multaneous elections to Lok Mokokchung: Due to Sabha and state legislatures, heavy landslide in between TDP said the proposal was Tsutapala and Aokum, “impracticable” and “against Mokokchung police has the spirit of the Constitution advised commuters moving and federal structure”. “As to or from Mokokchung to per the Constitution, it is take Tuli road. not possible and is imprac-

Traffic advisory

The sunken portion of the road at Lower Para Medical area Kohima on Sunday.

the Jotsoma by-pass road will be allowed only for light vehicles.

Bendangkokba said fresh earth-cutting would be required to make an alternative arrangement on the highway. He also said

earth cutting. Though not affected by the subsidence, a house nearby would be demolished when earth cutting begins.

Machiner y equip ments were at the site to begin restoration work.

On the other hand, OSD of NSDMA Johnny Rongmei said the State government had directed Border Road Task Force (BRTF) during the last review meeting, to maintain the Jotsoma by-pass road.

ACAUT urges CM to help local farmers sell produce in Dimapur

RSZ takes serious note of harassment to commuters

DIMAPUR, JUL 8 (NPN): ACAUT has urged chief minister Neiphiu Rio to intervene, assist and facilitate in creation of avenues for local formers to sell their surplus produce in Dimapur.

In an open letter to the chief minister, ACAUT co-chairman Simon Kelio and secretary Hetoi Chishi pointed out that though the government was promoting economic self-sufficiency and declaring farmer years, it was ironically unable to provide avenues to local farmers for selling their surplus produce in the markets and towns of the State.

They alleged that the local farmers were unable to sell their produce in the markets of Dimapur as mafia-like gangsters had taken over the markets and created monopoly and syndicate

it would take around three weeks to restore an alternative site for restoration of the road.

However, issues like land compensation and other related matters would have to be sorted out before

system in connivance with non-local traders.

The poor farmers were also at the receiving end of unabated taxation along the way to Dimapur by governmental agencies, various factions of NNPGs, numerous associations and unions, thus making the entire exercise of brining their produce to Dimapur non-profitable, they explained.

To buttress its point, ACAUT Nagaland cited the instance of a farmer from Pfutsero being assaulted in Dimapur a few years ago for defying the diktats of the syndicate and trying to sell cabbages in Dimapur market.

As Phek district registered surplus produce of organic cabbages that year, the farmers brought them to Dimapur for sale, but were unsuccessful. ACAUT

Nagaland claimed of having intervened and tried to help the farmers in association with Business Association of Nagas (BAN), but the move failed and the whole lot of cabbages were distributed free and the remaining simply rotted.

Stating that this year too there was surplus of organic produce in various districts like tomatoes at Longkhum village in Mokokchung district and cabbages in Phek districts, ACAUT Nagaland suggested Rio various measures to provide a congenial atmosphere to the local farmers to tap markets in Dimapur.

These include setting up of sabzi mandis in the town, setting up markets in designated areas for local farmers, identifying surplus produce from various districts and (Cont’d on p-7)

DIMAPUR, JUL 8 (NPN): Taking serious note of reports of vehicle theft and unscrupulous persons harassing and threatening commuters along NH-2, the Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) has formed a Quick Response Team (QRT) to oversee the situation.

In a press note, Rengma Selo Zi general secretary, Sokenye Kent while apologizing to the victims who have faced undue harassment, warned of strict action against antisocial elements found loitering around and disturbing the peaceful atmosphere of the area.

RSZ appealed to the administration and police to take up the matter on top priority and extended support to the law enforcement agencies to clean the mess.

ticable. For simultaneous polls, either you have to extend or reduce the tenures of some state governments, which is against the spirit of the Constitution and federal structure,” party MP K. Ravindra Kumar said.

AAP’s Ashish Khetan, after meeting the Commission, said that for simultaneous polls to happen, the Constitution of India will have to be “mutilated and rewritten completely”.

“In sum, the present proposal of the Law Commission seems to be a complete misadventure that will decimate the federal structure. I respectfully submit my party’s whole hearted opposition to the proposal,” DMK working president M.K. Stalin said in writing.

Terming it as a “futile exercise”, JD-S spokesman Danish Ali said the ruling BJP was just “testing the waters” through it with no real intentions of reforms in the electoral process.

Parties like the Trinamool Congress, CPI, AIADMK, Goa Forward Party and IUML also opposed the idea in their discussion with the law panel on Saturday.

More rains expected in Nagaland, NE states DIMAPUR, JUL 8 (NPN): Due to the cyclonic circulation over Assam region, heavy rains are expected to occur over upper Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.

According to Skymetweather report, intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers are expected over Dimapur, Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto the districts of Nagaland during next 24 hours.

Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) informed that moderate to heavy Monsoon rains and thundershowers were expected on July 9 across the state. Rains would reduce slightly but moderate rains likely over many parts of the state on July 10 and 11. Second half of the week from July 13-15, rains would reduce but again light rains during day time and moderate showers during evening hours cannot be ruled out, NSDMA stated.

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PDA govt’s road show yet to take off Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 8 (NPN): It is not only pot-holed roads but also roads which have totally been shorn off the bitumen top surface due to years of neglect or lack of drainage etc which are the reasons that have made Nagaland infamous.

After the new PDA alliance government under chief minister Neiphiu Rio took over, the cabinet promised to fix the deteriorated conditions of the roads within sixty days of coming to power.

The sixty days are over but most of the roads are still in a dilapidated state and that has led to some measure of deep disappointment even if the condition of a number of roads in Dimapur, have improved considerably.

However, many colony and village roads, including stretches of the National

Vehicles try to navigate potholes on the National Highway near Padumpukhuri. (NP)

Highway have become practically un-motorable.

Though the government has promised to bring change in all roads within 60 days, one roadblock appears to be the parallel authorities involved- the National and State Highways fall under the PWD (Highways Division) and the Major and Other District Roads under PWD (R&B); while village roads

fall under the Rural Development department and roads in urban towns under their respective Municipal or Town Councils.

EE PWD (R&B) Dimapur, Er. Talitemsu Jamir told Nagaland Post that the first phase of his team’s work to fix the roads that fell under their division, were done.

“But please understand that roads that have not been

maintained for many years cannot be completely fixed in two or three months,” he stated. We tried to hire a Hot Mix (equipment used in road construction) but were unable to acquire a working one, which set us back a little, he said.

When asked how long the roads would last, Er. Talitemsu said blisters had already started appearing on some of the roads, but PWD (R&B) will be filling up the potholes and performing their different maintenance schedules that falls under annual, routine and periodical maintenance.

He however repeated the same problem that has been the chief wrecker of roads -- lack of roadside drainage. He said even if these maintenance measures are followed religiously, lack of drains will only ensure quick deterioration.

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SASRD inaugurates DTDDF workshop on technologies

news in Brief DPDB Zunheboto meeting postponed The Zunheboto District Planning and Development Committee meeting has been postponed to July 10. District planning officer, Zhasa has informed all the heads of departments to take note and attend the meeting without fail.

ANATG 2015 batch Dimapur unit informs The Nagaland Adhoc Teachers g roup (ANATG) 2015 batch Dimapur unit has informed the concerned members to submit the following documents on July 10, 10 am to 4 pm at GMS Chakhesang Colony near Hill Star cinema hall -- Members have to come personally for signatures with two photo copies of their appointment orders and two passport size photos.

The unit or central executive members will not be held responsible for those members who fail to submit their documents.

NGBF general meeting The Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has convened a general meeting on July 11, 9 am at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. All the Districts GBs Associations have been requested to send at least ten representatives from each district without fail as the meeting will be very crucial for GBs.

SASRD and BARC officials at the inauguration of the Department of Atomic Energy Technologies Display and Dissemination Facility centre at SASRD on July 7.

DIMAPUR: School of Ag ricultural Sciences and Rural development (SASRD), Nagaland University (NU) in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai inaugurated “Department of Atomic Energy Technologies Display and Dissemination Facility” (DTDDF) centre at SASRD on July 7.

A press release from DTDDF, SASRD exercising authority, Dr. N. K. Patra stated that, a workshop on “Technologies of BARC for Rural People of Nagaland” was also orga-

nized. The DTDDF centre was jointly inaugurated

by S. Gupta, head, Technology Transfer and Collaboration Division, BARC and Prof. T. Lanusosang, Pro-VC, SASRD. P r o f . T. L a nu s o sang, pro-vice chancellor, SASRD encouraged participants to learn all the new technologies and incorporate it into their livelihoods so that it could make their life easier and generate additional income.

Delivering the keynote address Prof. A.K. Makar, dean, SASRD, NU, gave an overview of the BARC and

highlighted on the future work plan, strategy and role of DTDDF and BARC in uplifting the livelihoods of the rural people of the North Eastern region and Nagaland in particular.

The chief guest S. Gupta in his speech gave a detailed outlook of the BARC and how they moved on from developing atomic bombs to intervention into agriculture, food security, environment, health, etc so that they can transform rural lives and reduce the migration of rural people to urban areas.

During the workshop

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two technical sessions were held and the resource persons were S. Gupta, head, Technology transfer and collaboration Division (TTDC), BARC and G. R. Ursal, Scientist from TTDC, BARC. The program was attended by 130 participants from villages, industrial and business people, faculty, staff and students of SASRD. The workshop was chaired by Dr. N. K. Patra, exercising authority, DTDDF and vote of thanks was given by T. Senchumo Yanthan, project staff, DTDDF.

First graduation day at DBCK

The graduating students with the chief guest and college staff.

DIMAPUR: The first graduation ceremony of Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) for 2015-18 batch was held on July 7, to celebrate the accomplishments of 135 BA graduates.

A press release from DBCK principal, Fr. Suresh stated that the chief guest for the graduation ceremony was Prof. Pradeshi Lal, vice chancellor, Nagaland University. Lal, in his address congratulated the toppers, graduates and faculty for their contribution to the pass percentage.

He said that the graduates should grow in character and become citizens of noble character. He ad-

vised them to respect their culture and make its values globally recognised and to share their resources with the less privileged.

Rev. Fr. Nestor Guria, Provincial Salesian Province of Dimapur, in his special address, mentioned the outstanding contributions of Don Bosco institutions to education in India and across the world. He also appreciated that DBCK as being one of the institutions that reflects the vision of the founder. He further congratulated the students, management and faculty.

The principal, in his graduation report mentioned that the students of DBCK had brought

laurels to the institution by bagging 2 University Gold Medals in their first batch.

He also stated that the college has been recognised by the UGC and it has given it a 2f status.

Vice president Rev. Fr. CM Joseph, delivered the welcome address and Dr. Adenuo delivered the vote of thanks. Manikho gave a speech on behalf of the graduates. The college conferred medals and mementoes to the department toppers.

The vice-chancellor distributed convocation certificates and mementoess to 111 students who were present for the convocation ceremony.

SD Jain Higher Secondary School students hold Fresher’s Day

SD Jain Higher Secondary School students at the Fresher’s Day program.

DIMAPUR: SD Jain Higher Secondary School (SDJHSS), Dimapur held its Fresher’s Day program on July 7, at the school auditorium to accord a formal welcome to the class 11 students who recently joined the school.

The program started with a traditional prayer called “Mangalacharan” by Pandit Ajith Kumar Jain.

Director of NIIT Dimapur and secretary of the School Managing Committee, Ajay Sethi while addressing the students ad-

vised them that academic excellence is very important.

Though the curriculum offered by NBSE is at par with rest of the country, he encouraged students to study outside the syllabus as well to go deep into their preferred subject of special-

ization in order to succeed in highly competitive examinations like JEE and NEET, especially for the Science Stream Students.

Reji Abraham, principal of the school spoke to the students about the importance of making quick

adjustments to live in different environments. He told the students that not only is academic excellence needed to build a successful career but life and interpersonal skills are also equally important. He said that students needed to take up their studies passionately and consistently to succeed in their pursuit of achieving their life goals. He assured the students that the school would always ready to provide them with any kind of help and guidance they may need in their studies and also guide them in choosing the right career.

During the program each of the newly joined students were given time to introduce themselves and share their experiences and dreams. Students of class twelve hosted the program choreographed dance and song presentations.

A bear relaxes on a perch at Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar. (NP)

St. Paul Higher Secondary School celebrated its Annual Day for class 5 & 6 of on June 23. The special guest for the program was Lovitoly Sema (NCS) deputy secretary, department of Labour and Employment.

Reports of ATMA activities from across Nagaland MCC organises fresher’s meet

ATMA Longleng Exposure our to North India.

ATMA Tseminyu (FSG) DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) continues its efforts to train farmers on modern methods of agriculture, and in the agri-allied sectors.

Following are some reports from different blocks of the agency.

ATMA Longleng: ATMA Longleng staff visited IARI, Pusa New Delhi and Uttarkhand from May 16 to May 23, 2018 on an exposure tour organized by department K

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ATMA Tuensang, Noksen Block Trainings.

ATMA Tseminyu Poultry Farm Demonstration of Agriculture, Nagaland. A press release

by PD ATMA & DSO Longleng, Ngangshimeyu stated that during this exposure tour, scientists of IARI and ATMA Longleng staff interacted with and visited various departmental fields equipped with modern and latest technology and research plots of horticultural crops. The staff also visited important places like Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh district of Uttarakhand.

Noksen Block: ATMA Tuensang, Noksen Block organized trainings, demonstrations and inaugurated a Farm School on May 23 and 24, at Litem village and Noksen town with ATM Selila and ATM Limasunep as resource persons. During the training program at Litem Village, resource person ATM Selila trained the farmers, with practical demonstrations, on the biological method of soil conservation and the nadep

composting method. At Noksen town, resource person ATM Limasunep, gave practical demonstrations on site selection, planting spacing of cardamom, tomato and coffee and explained the importance of seasons. A cardamom farm school, with N. Michael Chang as Farm Teacher, was inaugurated with 10 members. A new Food Security Group (FSG) under the nomenclature “EDOU FSG’’ was formed with 10 members. Altogether, 18 farmers including functionaries attended the program.

Tseminyu Block: ATMA Tseminyu block of Kohima district set up a Food Security Group (FSG) at Phenshenyu village on May 30. A press release from ATMA Kohima, Tseminyu block stated that the group consisted of seven members, all female housewives. The group was taught how to record of the group activities, how to take up activities which was best suited for the place they stay so as to help them not only for their sustenance but also help them supply the local market.

ATMA Tseminyu block of Kohima district also conducted a demonstration on poultry farming at Kashanyushin village on the same day with Dr. Vibeilie BTM and Joseph Keretsu as resource persons. A press release from ATMA Kohima, Tseminyu block stated that the farmers were taught the housing for poultry, importance of deworming and vitamins, mineral mixture needs for proper growth and development for the birds to reach marketable age at specific time which can give the farmers a good profit. All together 10 farmers attended the demonstration. De-worming medicines and vitamin and mineral mixtures were distributed to the farmers.

Model Christian College Mr. and Miss Fresher 2018.

DIMAPUR: Model Christian College (MCC) 11th fresher’s meet was held on July 7 wherein Bendangtoshi and Imtitula of B.SC 1st semester were crowned Mr and Miss Fresher MCC, 2018 respectively.

A press release by MCC stated that the program was led by assistant professor, Abigail Sheqi

(department of chemistry) and a short speech was delivered by Anose Pusa, an alumnae of the college while Chinglal of BA 1st semester spoke on behalf of the freshers.

The release said that the college principal, while welcoming the new students to the college, also reminded the students of their responsibilities.

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Sümis celebrate Tuluni festival

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WEATHER FORECAST July 9

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

32 26

Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

27 21

Aizawl

Guwahati A couple of afternoon showers 32 26 Imphal

A t-storm around in the p.m.

29 22

Itanagar A thunderstorm in spots

29 24

Shillong Cloudy, a t-storm the area

24 19

Kohima

Heavy thunderstorms

Dimapur A thunderstorm in spots Mkg

Cloudy, a shower or t-storm

Tuensang A shower and t-storm around Wokha

A thunderstorm in spots

Zunheboto Cloudy, a shower or t-storm

25 20 32 25 26 21 19 17 26 22 24 19

Sumi men in traditional wear during the SCOMH silver jubilee & Tuluni Village elders presenting a demonstration of the practices of Sumi forefathers in celebrations.

Nikhekhu Village.

Sümi Nagas celebrated their premier festival ––Tuluni –– in several places across the state with pomp and gaiety. The festival is celebrated by the Sümi community every year which culminates on July 8.

SCOMH, Kohima: The Sümi community Old Ministers Hill (SCOMH), Kohima celebrated silver jubilee & Tuluni on July 7 under the theme “Unity and vision is our motto” at the residence of minister, G. Kaito Aye, Old Ministers Hill Kohima.

A press release by silver jubilee SCOMH Kohima

stated that special guest, Sümi Hoho Kohima, vice president, Dr. Vinito Chishi expressed happiness and greeted the members of SCOMH. He also called upon the Sümis to maintain good relationship and coordination with other tribes so as to usher in peace and harmony.

Dr. Vinito while emphasising on the importance of the Sümi dialect (sutsah) said Sümis should preserve their rich customs of languages and traditions.

A dv i s o r f o r Ru r a l Development (RD), Dr.

Chumukedima Gorkha Youth organise 4th cultural & literary competition

Two young women perform a dance during the cultural and literacy competition.

DIMAPUR: Chumukedima Gorkha Youth (CGY) organised its 4th cultural and literary competition 2018 on July 7 under the theme “strength in our unity” at St. Gabriel School

Chumukedima.

A press release by CGY stated that the program was organised on the occasion of the 204th birth anniversary of Adikavi Bhanu Bhakta

Acharya.

It stated that several competitions were held and the program was attended by 68 students along with some elders and leaders.

Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, who also witnessed the celebration, said the closeness of one community brings togetherness and unity.

He also called upon the gathered people to continue to live in unity and extended silver jubilee and Tulini greetings to all.

A talk on the establishment of Sumi Community Old Ministers’ Hill Kohima and celebration of silver jubilee was delivered by convenor Jubilee Planning Board, SCOMH, Jevito Achumi.

SCOMH first chairman, James Swu released

AR organizes interactions

DIMAPUR: Dimapur battalion of Assam Rifles organized an interaction with senior citizens and Ex- Servicemen of Assam Rifles at Kashiram Basti on July 7.

A press release from Assam Rifles said the aim of the interaction program was to educate senior citizens about the welfare policies being undertaken by Assam Rifles for Ex- Servicemen.

18 senior citizens including four Ex- Servicemen of Assam Rifles, locality chairman, secretary and two GBs attended the interaction program.

Also, Phek battalion of Assam rifles organized an interaction with GBs and VCCs at Akhen and Ziphu, Phek district (Nagaland) on July 7. Issues pertaining to security and development of Pochury areas and upcoming events like Army and Assam Rifles recruitment and proposed Medical Camps were discussed. 39 villagers including GBs and VCCs were in attendance.

Longmatra EAC circle coordination meeting held

Sangpangchang Longkumer along with village leaders after the meeting.

Correspondent KIPHIRE, JUL 8 (NPN): A coordination meeting of the Longmatra EAC circle was held on July 7 at DB’s court Longmatra town with EAC Longmatra, Sangpangchang Longkumer charing the meeting. The meeting was attended by Hd. GBs, GBs, council chairmen and VDB secretaries of all the eleven villages under Longmatra area.

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tion to village leaders under Longmatra circle for making the time to attend the meeting. He called upon the village leaders to be always on duty, active in their assigned duties as he said that leaders should be always on duty as many responsibilities may come upon them at any time.

The EAC also assured them that he would visit all eleven villages under Longmatra Area when time permits.

While expressing his appreciation to EAC Longmatra for his timely

intervention into many issues, Hd. DB Longmatra, Mutsothung Sangtam also asked the gathering to extend their support and cooperation to the administration. Hd. DB Longmatra also appealed to the villages to unite and foster peace for development.

Lamenting on the poor developmental activities at Longmatra hq. different speakers at the meeting asked the administration to monitor different development activities taken up by different departments and expedite them.

They also asked that police be deployed at the outpost, Longmatra being the gateway to Kiphire district.

Meeting agendas such as posting of adequate medical staff, taxation issue, poor road conditions, VDB developmental activities, jungle clearing along the stretch of NH-202 and permanent deployment of police personnel at Longmatra hq. were the other things discussed.

After the coordination meeting the EAC also held another meeting with the staff of his circle.

Bordered by Phek district in the East, Longmatra EAC hq. is 33 km away from Kiphire town. The proposed inland water way to connect Myanmar and India by river Zingki to Chingwing river of Myanmar is located under Longmatra Area.

Earlier, the road leading to Dimapur from Kiphire (NH 202) was blocked near Longmatra town owing to the breakdown of two trucks on the road which left many vehicles stranded. However, with the timely intervention of EAC Longmatra along with the DBs, the road was cleared at around 11 am on July 7.

the silver jubilee souvenir and convenor, souvenir committee silver jubilee, Kiheto Shohe, spoke about the significance of the silver jubilee souvenir.

Nikhekhu Village: Nikhekhu villagers observed the Tuluni festival with villagers indulging in various cultural events at a program held at the village ground to mark the culmination of the weeklong festival on July 8.

A press release from the organizing committee stated that, Aheto Yepthomi, personal secretary to G. Kaito Aye,

minister Agriculture and Cooperation, represented the minister on the occasion as the Tuluni father. Aheto conveyed Kaito’s festival greetings to the villagers.

Speaking on behalf of the minister, Aheto called upon the villagers to uphold the rich and diverse cultural heritage of forefathers. He also asked them to imbibe peace and unity among the people adding that peace and unity led to all round development of a society.

Viyito, pastor, Nikhekhu village Baptist Church said the invocation prayer, while Isawoto Zhimomi,

village chief welcomed the dignitaries. V. Victor, chairman CBC proposed the vote of thanks and Ilito, associate pastor pronounced the benediction. Associate pastors Khelito and Ayeto conducted the program.

S. Vihuto Yepthomi, president Western Sumi Kukami Hoho, Tokuho Suhoi Neho, president, Dimapur District GBs Association and G. Shikavi Zhimomi, president Ato Area GBs Association also joined the celebrations. Leaders and elders of neighbouring villages were also invited to the event.

3 SMOs & MOs hold meeting in Wokha DIMAPUR: A review meeting of SMOs & MOs was held at the CMO’s conference hall Wokha, under the theme “coming together is a beginning, keeping together is a progress and working together is a success” on July 6.

A press release from CMO, Wokha stated that chief medical officer, Dr. Robin Lotha and deputy CMO Dr. Zuben Kikon called the meeting of the SMOs & MOs to strengthen the health care service delivery. Dr. Robin asked the medical officers to perform their assigned duties without excuses and maintain records and accounts. He also said that staff absenteeism without proper leave and abstaining from duties would be strictly monitored and action taken. He said that the principle of “no work no pay” would be applied.

Dr. Zuben also informed the officials about the upcoming World Population Day and Population Stabilization Fortnight activities to be held from July 11 to 24 in the district. Dr. Khelito DPO (RCH/UIP) also spoke on the upcoming Measles Rubella (MR) campaign scheduled to be launched all over Nagaland on October 3, and the first workshop with the MOs scheduled to be held on July 7.

RCD holds 47th installation ceremony

Club members and others at its 47th installation ceremony.

DIMAPUR: Rotary Club of Dimapur (RCD) held its 47th installation ceremony at Rotary Center, Midland Dimapur on June 30.

A press release from RCD stated that, Padamshree PDG Manas Choudhuri was the installation officer. Dr Nitin Agarwal and Er Manish Jain took over the charge from Vijay Sharma and Subir Saha

as president and secretary respectively for the rotary year 2018-19.

The club inducted two new members Manoj Agarwal and Sumit Patni. Dr Nitin Agarwal in his acceptance speech reflected on the new rotary theme “Be the inspiration”. The outgoing secretary gave a brief report on the projects undertaken by the club during

the Rotary Year 2017-18.

The club also donated walkers, distributed certificates of appreciation to donors of Rotary flagship program of scholarships and the Heart to Heart project.

Installation officer PDG Manas Choudhuri emphasised on the role of the club in changing the lives of the needy. Vote of thanks was conveyed by

Revival and healing service conducted at Kidima village of the Holy Spirit brings life and gives hope for the afterlife that is of eternity with God. The revival meeting was attended by more than four hundred people of all denominations and people of other faiths. Many received healings from physical and spiritual ailments and many gave their life to Jesus.

Payal Acharjee.

The club also handed over Vocational Excellence Award to: G. Zukheli Sema best nurse; Semendongo Kithan best fireman; Sohanlal Ninisa best power lineman; Ngochinyi Koza best traffic police (Male); Watisenla best traffic police (female) and C. H Narayan Rao best town cleaner (DMC).

ANSTA meeting to be held on Aug 3

Dimapur: All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) has called for its third review/consultative meet on August 3, 11 am at its guest house in view of its forth coming triennial conference. All federating units/sub-units presidents/general secretaries and both central/ districts RGTF conveners have been requested to take part for better coordination and planning.

The inter-denomination revival and healing service underway in Kidima.

DIMAPUR: The Kidima inter-denomination revival and healing service at Kidima village which commenced under the theme “will you not revive us again that we may rejoice in you again? (Psalm 85:6)” concluded on June 30.

A press release from Koinonia media team ministry convenor, Kikruneinuo Liezietsu stated that, the in three-day program speakers included Medotseilieü Kiewhuo, assistant pastor, Menuosielie Üsou, evangelist and Khriezovo-

lie Suokhrie of Koinonia Baptist Church. The praise and worship was led by Neilhou Sopfünuo.

On the last day, the service was led by Vedese Pucho, pastor CRC, Kidima, a “special praise” was presented by Ketholenuo Kikon and the vote of thanks said by core organizer, Nomesanü Visa.

The speaker was Medotseilieü Kiewhuo who spoke on the theme stating that the revival of human and evil spirit brings destruction but the revival K Y M C

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Manipur cut-off due to landslide, bridge damaged

A tipper crossing the broken bridge over Barak River on Sunday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jul 8: Manipur has been cut off with the rest of the country after a massive landslide triggered by rains damaged NH 29 at Kohima (Nagaland) and a Barak bridge along ImphalJiribam sector of NH -37 was damaged on Sunday.

According to reports a bridge on Barak River in Noney district damaged when a truck carrying stones for railway line construc-

Woman accused Assam MLA of rape Hailakandi (Assam), Jul 8 (PTI): A woman has complained to the police that she was raped twice last month by an MLA with the help of her husband, following which an FIR was lodged against the accused at Hailakandi Sadar Police Station.

She alleged that AIUDF MLA Nijam Uddin Choudhury had raped her at Hailakandi circuit house on May 19 and later at her house on May 23, the police said.

Officer-in-charge of the police station Surajit Choudhury said the woman claimed that on both the occasions, her husband had facilitated the MLA. On the basis of her complaint an FIR was lodged on Friday.

The Algapurv MLA, however, dismissed the allegation, saying, “It is totally baseless and a conspiracy against me.”

He said the woman had met him along with her husband to settle their family problem and he had no connection with her.

In her complaint, the woman has accused the MLA of trying to take her to Guwahati, but had to give up the plan after she threatened to commit suicide.

tion was crossing today, at around 11 am.

Following the incident, heavy vehicles coming coming towards Imphal from Jiribam as well as those proceeding towards Jiribam from Imphal have been stranded.

N o r m a l ve h i c u l a r movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of NH37 has also been affected.

However, light vehicles including passenger service vehicles were taking the old

bridge on the same river.

It may take at least one week to repair the bridge, the reports added.

Reports also said the Imphal-bound vehicles were stranded at Kohima and beyond after a massive landslide along the highway at Kohima.

No Imphal-bound vehicle coming from other parts of the state along NH-2 entered Manipur for the day, said a police source here.

Bangladesh should liberalise its import rules: Tripura CM Agartala, Jul 8 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb Sunday said Bangladesh should liberalise its import rules so that more products from Tripura could be exported to the neighbouring country.

“We like open market policy. We get many items from Bangladesh including Hilsa and we also want to send fruits like queen variety pineapple, cashewnut, jackfruits and many other things like rubber sheets.

They send wide number of products, but we cannot due to legal barriers, which should immediately be removed,” he said.

There are bar riers in sending products from Tripura to Bangladesh through the Akhaura border here because these are not listed items.

“The same products could be sent thorough Benapol border in West Bengal. We have listed 17 items which we want to export to Bangladesh through Akhaura border here,” Deb told reporters.

The chief minister said, he would raise this issue in the meeting of North Eastern Council which will be held in Shillong tomorrow . Deb said he would also take up the matter with

External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.

The chief minister said Tripura would be the gateway to North-East and for this reason completion of the bridge on the river Feni at Sabroom in South Tripura district is required.

Sabroom is 130 km from here and 70 km from Chittagong port.

He said Tripura government was working hard to implement the Prime Minister Naendra Modis dream of doubling the income of the farmers by 2022.

Deb said the BJP government in the state has arranged for adequate supply of fertilisers to the farmers, making free insurance policy for them and laid stress on organic farming.

He claimed his government, which took oath of office on March 9 this year has started implementing the poll pledges, named in the BJP’s Vision Document.

F u n d s we r e m a d e available for seventh pay commission pay scales for the state government employees, a transparent recruitment policy has been formulated and e-tendering system has been started, Deb said.

Left to protest at Parliament against Tripura lawlessness Ag a rta l a , J u l 8 (IANS): The Left parties will hold a ‘dharna’ outside Parliament in Delhi on July 24 to protest against the “murder of democracy in West Bengal and Tripura”, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said here on Sunday.

“Democracy and the people’s rights have been totally destroyed in West Bengal and Tripura. Total lawlessness prevails in these states. To draw national attention to the issue, all Left parties will hold a sit-in outside Parliament on July 24,” Yechury told the media.

He said: “After the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) led alliance government came to power in Tripura in March, four CPI-M members and leaders have been murdered.”

Besides, hundreds of Left party offices were bulldozed, thousands of houses belonging to Left supporters

and leaders were attacked or burnt down, and hundreds of leftists attacked by ruling party cadres.

“On the pretext of child-abductions, four people were lynched. The BJP government’s own Minister is involved in spreading rumours that caused much hysteria across Tripura.

State’s law and order under BJP has gone down. The state of affairs in Tripura and West Bengal is worse than the 1975 Emergency,” he said after attending a meeting of the Tripura state committee of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).

Yechury also said hatred and violence allegedly patronised by the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) and the BJP continued unabated across the country.

Terming the government’s recent announcement of Minimum Support

Price for certain crops as “fraudulent actions”, the CPI-M leader said the government should follow the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations on MSP. He said that to oppose the BJP government’s antipeople policies, workers and farmers will organise “jail bharo” (fill prisons) and protest rallies on August 9 and September 5 across the country.

“The BJP is trying to get political mileage and electoral victory through communal polarisation in the country.

“They are trying to keep the situation in Jammu and Kashmir volatile for political gain. It was expected that during the Governor’s Rule, the situation will improve but it has remained as earlier. Three people, including a young girl, were killed just two days back,” the CPI-M leader said.

Rajnath Singh to chair NEC meet today Correspondent

S hi l l o n g, J u l 8 : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 67th plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC), a regional planning body of eight northeastern states, in Shillong on Monday, an official said on Sunday.

Governors and Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura — who are also members of newly reconstituted NEC — will attend.

DoNER Minister Jitender Singh will be the Vice Chairman. Monday’s meeting will be first maiden meeting for the Home Minister to chair the NEC plenary meet after the Union Cabinet brought the NEC under the direct control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Union Home Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the council while Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister will be its Vice Chairman.

The first session of the NEC meeting will include tabling of an action-taken report on the 64th plenary and approval of the draft annual plan of NEC for 2018-19 by the council.

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Miscreants set fire to MU sports deptt office

Correspondent

IMPHAl, Jul 8: Unknown miscreants on Saturday night set fire to Manipur University’s sport department office. The fire destroyed the office building severely and important documents and other properties including furniture of the office located at Dr Kamal Indoor Stadium of the university were reduced to ashes.

The arson took place around 11 pm last night.

According to reports the caretaker and home guard personnel on duty saw some unknown persons leaving the spot soon after the fire started.

They chased after them, but the miscreants managed to escape in the darkness, the report added.

Police and fire fighters took some hours to douse the fire before it spread to nearby structures. However, almost all the belongings in the office have been reduced to ashes, police said.

Police was yet to establish the reason behind the arson.

State education minister Th Radheshyam accompanied by Imphal West SP H Jogeshchandra inspected the inferno site and condemned the act. He appealed to all concerned not

The blazing fire that almost destroyed the MU sports deapartment office.

to resort to such violence activities.

Talking to re por ters, the minister said that government was trying its best efforts to resolve the imbroglio in the Manipur University.

He along with chief minister and other concerns have been in touch with the

Union ministry of human resources.

He therefore, appealed to striking students, teachers and staffs of the university, who were demanding the resignation of vice chancellor, to come to the negotiating table saying that dialogue was necessary to break every impasse

or issue.

Meanwhile, Manipur University Students Union (MUSU), Manipur University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) and Manipur University Staffs Association (MUSA) have strongly condemned the burning down of the university sports office.

Rights panel asks DGP to probe Shillong violence

Assam tea woos tea lovers in China

S H I LLONG , J u l 8 (Agencies): The Meghalaya State Human Rights Commission has asked the DGP SB Singh to probe the violent incidents in the city from May 31 within one month following two complaints, one from Guwhati and another from a pastor in the city.

According to TST, the complaint of an NGO from Guwahati, ‘We for Justice’ headed by retired Supreme court judge S.N. Phukan lodged on June 27 and addressed to the chairperson of the commission, Justice Aftab Hussain Saikia was to probe the violent incidents in the city over the Sweepers’Lane issue.

The NGO said violence had marred communal peace and harmony, while it wanted the panel to probe the reasons for the tension between the communities.

Besides the Guwahati NGO, Pastor Macdonald Pyngrope from Mission Compound had on June 11 petitioned the commission citing the use of expired teargas in a residential area and entry inside private premises by police personnel.

G u wahat i , J u l 8 (Agencies): Tea from Aideobarie garden from Jorhat district in Upper Assam, has evoked a good response in China. Aideobarie garden tea has managed to get orders from foreign countries at Emei Tea Expo.

Emei Tea Expo is held at the Emie Shan city in Lechan County in Sichuan province of China.

Altogether 276 tea brands and manufacturing companies, mainly from China and 36 international tea companies, are participating in the expo, which started on Friday and will conclude till Monday.

Altogether 26 varieties of tea are on display.

Some of them are White Tea, Baimudan Bliss and Sliver Needle.

At the expo, enquiries from many Chinese tea buyers were made for their CTC tea, which is now popular among Chinese youth who see the traditional Chinese tea drinking ways as not fashionable and like a grandpa beverage.

Milk tea and chai lattes are the urban youth’s new drink, reports The Telegraph.

People rescue a 10-kg python from a house of a villager, from Nadiapara village, in Kamrup on Sunday. (PTI)

Rs 35 crore water supply scheme for Tura town

Shillong, Jul 8 (PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced a new water supply scheme that will benefit nearly two lakh residents of Tura in West Garo Hills district.

The estimated Rs 35 crore project is being funded

by North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS), under the Ministry of DoNER, Government of India.

The project, which is set to be completed by March 2020 would balance the works of augmentation

of Tura Phase I and Phase II Water Supply Scheme and would also initiate a major work for replacement of old leakage of water.

The announcement was made in presence of PHE Minister Samlin Malgniang last evening at the Circuit House Tura.

On completion of the project, 23.42 million litre per day (MLD) drinking water would be available for Tura town, which would take care of aeound 1.80 lakh population of the town. The project was

proposed by former Union Minister and South Tura MLA Agatha K Sangma as Tura town had to face continous water scarcity.

The project was taken up the PHE department as there was an urgent need to ensure water availability in Tura town, said Conrad Sangma.

Due to paucity of funds, such projects cannot be taken up all at once for different parts of the state but in a phased manner, projects would be taken up in other parts of the state as well. Sangma added.

Hold simultaneous elections NIA gets custody of 3 NSCN (K) militants to local bodies too: BPF

N e w D e l hi, J u l 8 (IANS): The Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) on Sunday favoured the idea of simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies, saying that local body polls should also be held same time to “save time, resources and revenue” for the nation.

BPF’s Rajya Sabha MP Biswajit Daimai, who represented the Assam party at the Law Commission meet on the issue, said it support the simultaneous elections and also recommended for a legal mechanism in case the government collapses mid-term to install one in place immediately.

“It is a welcome step to hold election of the Lok Sabha as well as the assembly at the same time. BPF welcomes and supports the move.

“If Lok Sabha, state assemblies as well as state municipal elections, and panchayat polls held simul-

taneously will save time, resources and revenue for the nation. It will minimise the burden of public servants who are made election officers and are part of the election process,” the party said Apart from BPF, the Samajwadi Party and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi also announced their support for the “one nation, one election” initiative.

The Law Commission has invited all the national and recognised state political parties to hold consultations on Saturday and Sunday on the issue.

It prepared a draft paper on “Simultaneous Elections - Constitutional and Legal Perspectives” and has sought opinions of “all stakeholders” including political parties, constitutional experts, bureaucrats, academia and others on the paper before finalising its report and sending it to the government.

Shillong, Jul 8 (PTI): Three NSCN (K) militants, arrested from West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya in May, have been handed over by a court to the National Investigating Agency (NIA) for 10 days’ custodial interrogation, police said.

West Jaintia Hills district SP Vivek Syiem told PTI, “On Friday, we have handed over custody of the three persons to the NIA, based on the court order.”

A special NIA court here had on Friday granted 10 days custody of the three NSCN(K) militants to the NIA. Gaising Maringmei, identified as Ronal, who is the self-styled ‘revenue secretary’ of the NSCN-K and his two accomplices were arrested from Mookyniang locality in Khliehtyrshi village, about 15 km from the district headquarter.

Ronal was arrested on May 13 while the two other members of the militant

outfit were arrested from their hideout in the same village on the following day, he said.

Another person who had been acting as a courier for the outfit, was also arrested on May 14 from a hotel in the state capital, the SP said.

After his arrest, Gaising had revealed that a private firm, which is having construction works in Manipur had recently paid Rs 25 lakh as ransom money to him, Syiem said.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the members of Bihari Committee Burma Camp Dimapur, Nagaland would like to take the opportunity to thank the GPRN/NSCN Town Command for helping the Bihari Committee to solve the problem which occurred in the month of June 2018 i.e. the accused Mr. Shambu Singh, S/o Nachin Singh took advantage inconnivance along with some boys of Dimapur by doing illegal act of demanding money from a non-local businessman, which were caught by GPRN/NSCN Town Command later on and the money which were taken by Mr. Shambu Singh, S/o Nachin Singh and their group members as ransom amount has been received by GPRN/NSCN Town Command and refunded back to the rightful person. Further Mr. Shambu Singh (Culprit) resident of Burma Camp has signed the Bond Agreement i.e. he will not repeat the same and that GPRN/NSCN Town Command has also taken the decision to order him (Mr. Shambu Singh) to leave Nagaland for his illegal act.

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Army no to costly hotels, lavish parties

Ne w D e l hi , J u l 8 (AGENCIES): In a drive to bring down daily running costs, the Army has laid down a list of strict dos and don’ts for its officers.

The instructions have been issued at the intervention of Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat.

One of the advices is to avoid staying at hotels and making use of Army guest rooms when on temporary duty or visits. The successive pay commissions have meant that several senior officers in the rank of Colonel, Brigadier, Major General and Lt General are entitled for a three-star hotel — in some cases a fivestar — facility, which costs a lot of money. No lavish parties under the name of get-together to host a visit-

Bipin Rawat ing senior commander, says another set of instructions.

However, when senior commanders visit the troops, a tea-snacks session has to be organised strictly with eatables from the cook house of the unit. For the service headquarters at New Delhi and its various wings, the force has directed against any elaborate arrangement for tea-snacks at seminars,

21 PDP legislators pledged support to Mehbooba: Party

conferences and meetings.

At conferences, water won’t be served by waiters and water bottles will be kept at a central location for self-service.

The Army has also asked its officers to try and avoid needless travel since the Army had an available dedicated high-speed fibre network through which the Commander of Corps, a Lt General, commanding a force of some 45,000 or so could communicate anything through live videoconferencing.

The Division Commander, a Major General; Brigade commander, a Brigadier, and the Commanding officer of a battalion, a Colonel, all reporting to him are available at the click of a button.

TN Govt opposes conducting NEET twice a year Coimbatore/Chennai, Jul 8 (PTI): The Tamil Nadu government Sunday opposed the Centre’s decision to conduct NEET twice a year, while the opposition DMK slammed Union government for “creating confusion� over the exam for entry into medical colleges. School Education Minister K A Sengottaiyan said the state’s stand was the National Eligibilitycum-Entrance Test (NEET) should be conducted only once a year. “We will take the matter to the notice of the Chief Minister (K Palaniswami) and further take it up with the Prime Minister and the Union Minister concerned,� he told reporters at Coimbatore. He said students cannot appear for NEET twice in the same year as a “six-month period will be short.�

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Double celestial event coming up this month KOLKATA, JUL 8 (PTI): With Mars closer than it has been in 15 years, almost double the brilliance of Jupiter through the naked eye, and the longest total lunar eclipse of the century, space enthusiasts can tune into the skies for a double celestial delight this month.

Scientists say this will be the longest lunar eclipse of the century and they have named this as ‘blood moon’.

On the intervening night of July 27-28, the Moon will be totally eclipsed for one hour, 43 minutes.

The event can be observed in a large part of the globe, including in India, where it can be seen after 11.54 p.m. Indian Standard Time on July 27.

According to Dr Debiprosad Duari, director, Research & Academic, MP Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, it will be the longest total lunar eclipse of

the century. Four days later, another spectacular celestial event will enthrall millions of people around the world, Duari said.

On July 31, Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, will be 57.6 million kilometres from Earth, the closest it has been since 2003 when it came within 55.7 million kilometres, which was the nearest in almost 60,000 years. “The Red Planet will be at its brightest since 2003, when Mars made its closest approach to Earth in almost 60,000 years since September, 24, 57617 BC,�

Duari told PTI. Mars will be visible in the night sky after sunset till sunrise from everywhere in India, provided the monsoon clouds don’t play spoilsport.

Explaining the celestial phenomenon, the astro physicist said the orbital period increases as the distance of a planet from the

Naidu says Indian healthcare still facing challenges Chennai, Jul 8 (IANS): Indian Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the country is making steady progress in healthcare status though there are several challenges to be addressed.

Addressing the 30th convocation of The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University here, Naidu said: “Nearly 12 per cent of deaths are due to heart disease. Lung disease and strokes are also major cause of deaths. Out of every

1,000 new born children, 53 are not surviving beyond their fifth birthday. Stunting and malnutrition continue to be problematic.�

According to him, the broad trends do not reveal the full picture because they don’t indicate the existing major inequalities between states and between people in the various socioeconomic strata.

The Vice President also pointed out to the improvement in the country’s healthcare status over the

sources said, but refused to name the legislator. They said efforts are on to establish contact with the other legislators as most of them were out of station.

However, former minister Imran Ansari, who is out of town and had hit out at Mufti, accusing her of nepotism, told PTI over teleMehbooba Mufti phone that there is no question of going back on his S r i naga r , J u l 8 stand on the former Chief (AGENCIES): At least 21 Minister’s leadership.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislators met party chief Mehbooba Mufti since GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Saturday and pledged their Ministry of Commerce and Industry, support to her.

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi - 110011 According to party Advertisement for Faculty Positions, Registrars, Deputy Registrars, sources, these legislators Controller of Finance and Accounts and few Technical posts at started calling on the forNational Institutes of Design (NIDs) at mer Jammu and Kashmir Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) and Kurukshetra (Haryana) Chief Minister soon after her return from Delhi on The Governing Councils of above two new NIDs have entrusted the Saturday. They said at least recruitment process to the Director, NID Ahmedabad. Accordingly, applications 21 legislators have met Mufti are invited for above mentioned two new NIDs for the posts of Senior Faculty, so far and pledged their Associate Senior Faculty and Faculty; Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Controller of Finance and Accounts; and Technical Posts of Senior Technical Instructors and support to the leadership Senior Design Instructors. At NID Kurukshetra, for the post of Registrar, eligible after some party leaders, candidates can also apply for the appointment on Deputation Basis also. including legislators, raised For number of posts in each institute and categories, Pay and Allowances, a banner of revolt against Essential and Desirable Qualifications and Experience required, Age limits, Job Descriptions and Subject Domains and Areas of Sub-Specialization for teaching her last week.

This also included one and technical posts, General Instructions on recruitment process, Online of the disgruntled legislators Application Form and how to apply etc are uploaded on www.nid.edu/careers.

Any addendum, corrigendum, extension of dates etc to the above recruitments and efforts are underway shall be notified on the above website only. to convince him, the PDP Last Date of submission of online applications is July 25, 2018. davp 05201/11/0017/1819

years.

The life expectancy of a person born in India in 1960 was 40 years, which has increased to about 70 years now. Of every 1,000 live children born in India in 1960, about 160 died in the first year, but now the death rate of infants is about a fourth of that level, he said.

Referring to the Central government’s Ayushman Bharat, a national

health protection scheme, Naidu said it would not only help people access good health care facility but also spur growth in medical infrastructure.

He said India has had a reverential attitude towards doctors due to the competence of the medical fraternity and the belief that doctors’ advice comes from a pure, objective concern for the well being of the patient.

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Sun increases. That is why Earth takes a little more than 365 days to go round the Sun and Mars takes 687 days. “Due to the difference of the orbital speed and orbital period, in every 26 months or so, Earth passes between Mars and the Sun, bringing Mars and the Sun on exactly opposite sides of it. This is called Mars at the opposition,� Duari said.

This year, Mars will be at its opposition on July 27, only 51 days before it passes through its perihelion — its closest point relative to the Sun in its orbit. “Since it will be quite close to Earth by that time, it will appear very bright and will be visible roughly after sunset and will remain in the sky till sunrise. The Red Planet will shine very prominently in our night sky‌ it will be easier to see it clearly with telescopes or even with the naked eye,â€? Duari said.

Mars comes close enough

for these exceptional viewing occasions only once or twice every 15 or 17 years, he added. “The next opposition of Mars, when it will look relatively brighter and bigger than the average, will be on October 6, 2020. But it will be a little further away, around 61.76 million kilometres from Earth and will be looking relatively smaller and less bright than on July 31, 2018.�

The next closest approach, though not as close as 2003, will not be until 2035. “It will come closer to Earth than it was on 2003 only on 2287 (August 29) when possibly there will be nobody alive present on Earth to witness it,�

Duari said. Referring to the 2003 Internet hoax that Mars would be as big as the Moon when it came closest to Earth, Duari said the rumour has surfaced every year in August since then.

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What’s happening

une 30 marked the World Social Media Day, which celebrated the the power of social media and how it has changed our lives for the better.

Ironically, the day also showed us one of social media’s worst side when one of the senior-most women in the government, Sushma Swaraj faced the wrath of Twitter trolls. The following day, Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi too became a victim of social media trolling. Chaturvedi filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police after she received a rape threat directed at her 10-year-old daughter on microblogging site Twitter. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was also trolled and abused on Twitter over the controversy involving the issuance of passport to the interfaith couple. Introduction of smartphone is a revolutionary invention in mobile history, but its increasing use has started showing the negative consequences. Smartphone overuse can be a sign of Smartphone addiction and can affect both social and health aspects of users’ lives. Adolescents may develop problematic behaviours, somatic symptoms, attention deficits, and aggression. The trend of sending messages using anonymous WhatsApp number using anonymous WhatsApp numbers is also high in workplace cases. Some culprits, to make their act foolproof, use deactivated SIMs that were earlier registered in some other person’s name. The sleuths might take more time to tract the accused but it is no possible. Most culprits misusing Whatsapp to settle scores are students and youths. Following a spate of fake news on social media that resulted in a series of lynching of innocent people across India, the government has warned WhatsApp for its failure to check the abuse of its platform. In a statement Union Ministry of Electronics and IT has said that “large number of irresponsible and explosive messages filled with rumours and provocation are being circulated on WhatsApp”.

The unfortunate abuse of platform like WhatsApp for repeated circulation of such provocative content is a matter of deep concern. The Ministry has conveyed its strong disapproval of the irresponsible messages and their circulation in such platforms to the senior management of the WhatsApp and they have been advised that necessary remedial measures should be taken to prevent proliferation of these fake and at times motivated/sensational messages. A day after the government voiced concern over WhatsApp messages triggering lynching in parts of the country, the US-based social media platform said fake news, misinformation, and hoaxes can be checked by the government, civil society and technology companies working together. Outlining steps it has taken to curb abuse of its platform, WhatsApp- in its response to a notice sent by the IT Ministry -said it has the ability to prevent spam but since it cannot see the content of private messages, blocking can be done only based on user reports. It would require the authorities a proper set of laws and coordinated approach by the centre and state governments to eliminate abuse of social media, like what was done for electronic and print media. The identities of users has to be verified to join social media and usages of ‘handles’ has to be banned. For a start these could inhibit those mentally deranged from abusing social media by hiding behind assumed names(handles) and anonymous SIMs.

DailyDevotion Will To Be Faithful …choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… —Joshua 24:15 A person’s will is embodied in the actions of the whole person. I cannot give up my will— I must exercise it, putting it into action. I must will to obey, and I must will to receive God’s Spirit. When God gives me a vision of truth, there is never a question of what He will do, but only of what I will do. The Lord has been placing in front of each of us some big proposals and plans. The best thing to do is to remember what you did before when you were touched by God. Recall the moment when you were saved, or first recognized Jesus, or realized some truth. It was easy then to yield your allegiance to God. Immediately recall those moments each time the Spirit of God brings some new proposal before you. “…choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve….” Your choice must be a deliberate determination— it is not something into which you will automatically drift. And everything else in your life will be held in temporary suspension until you make a decision. The proposal is between you and God— do not “confer with flesh and blood” about it (Galatians 1:16). With every new proposal, the people around us seem to become more and more isolated, and that is where the tension develops. God allows the opinion of His other saints to matter to you, and yet you become less and less certain that others really understand the step you are taking. You have no business trying to find out where God is leading— the only thing God will explain to you is Himself.

Openly declare to Him, “I will be faithful.” But remember that as soon as you choose to be faithful to Jesus Christ, “You are witnesses against yourselves…” (Joshua 24:22). Don’t consult with other Christians, but simply and freely declare before Him, “I will serve You.” Will to be faithful— and give other people credit for being faithful too.

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Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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MSP, loan-waiver temporary solution

he cabinet decision to hike minimum support price (MSP) for 14 crops is a move to ease agrarian distress as well as fulfill a promise made to farmers to ameliorate their lot. The crops would fetch the farmers almost 1.5 times the cost of cultivation.

Ostensibly it is a good move. The agriculture ministry says this would be a step towards doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Now 23 crops are covered by MSP. It does not imply that all of it would be purchased at that price by government agencies. It decides a floor and an oblique assurance that if prices fall below the level, the government purchases would be at that price.

It also sets a basic level in the farm market though most produces are purchased by the traders at lower prices.

The cost of production for crops is estimated by Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) using three definitions.

One is A2. It represents the actual amount farmers spend on growing a crop each season. This includes seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, and wages for agricultural workers.

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The other is A2+FL - the actual input costs as well as the implied economic value of family members working on the farm, which offsets the wages the farmer might otherwise have paid, in short the family labour.

Then there is C2. It includes A2+FL and the value of capital assets, including rent and interest of the land.

This year’s MSP increase is restricted to A2+FL. This is what many farm organisations are saying needs correction.

In fact MSPs and loan waivers are favourites to address the farm distress.

Ironically, the very next day Karnataka’s JD-S-Congress government waived Rs 34,000 crore in farm loan and hiked petrol and diesel – a key farm input – prices by two percent. It would only add to farm costs, make transportation more expensive and ultimately the benefit to farmers would be minimal.

Even the new MSPs would not be able to help the Karnataka farmers much.

The step would be inflationary.

While paddy and other crops would have about 50 percent more MSP, the coarse grain bajra would have 97 percent more MSP and ben-

efit the poll-bound Rajasthan even when cereal inflation farmers the most at A2+FL. was hovering between 8-12 The way paddy has found percent in the last few years. favour, it may increase its This situation existed even acreage for higher benefits. after record exports of more As per C2 most crops than 42 MMT of cereals durhave 14 percent more MSP. ing 2012-13 and 2013-14.

Only bajra has around 50 Together, they account percent. for only 6 percent of total It has, however, been farmers in the country, who obser ved by the Shanta have gained from selling Kumar committee in 2015 wheat and paddy directly found that 6 perto any cent farmers get the Shivaji Sarkar p r o maximum benefit cureof MSP hike. It also found ment agency. that the Food Corporation A NITI Ayog study of India has been deficient in 2016 also endorsed the in purchases.

NSSO study and noted that • The NSSO’s(70th in many areas either there round) data for 2012-13 re- was no FCI procurement veals that of all the paddy programme or many farmers farmers who reported sale of were not aware of even if paddy during July-December there was one. Some years 2012, only 13.5 percent farm- back it was found that Punjab ers sold it to any procurement traders purchased wheat from agency (during January-June Bihar at lower prices, trans2013, this ratio for paddy ported it to Punjab or other farmers is only 10 percent), markets and sold it at MSP and in case of wheat farmers to government procurement (January-June, 2013), only agencies.

16.2 percent farmers sold to The NITI Ayog study any procurement agency. indicates that these drawThat diversions of backs continue. It however grains from PDS amounted noted that MSP increased to 46.7 percent in 2011-12 cropping area in states like ( NSSO’s 68th round) con- Andhra and Assam, Mahasumption data from PDS); rashtra, Rajasthan and in and that country had hugely parts of Bihar. In UP the surplus grain stocks, much acreage increased by a mere above the buffer stock norms, 1.4 percent, Odisha it fell

marginally and Uttarakhand had a 14 percent fall in gross cropped area. It had little impact in Gujarat as most crops there are sold above MSP. Farmers have been demanding that MSPs provide a return of 50 percent over the C2 measure of cost.

This has yet to be met. Even Bharatiya Kisan Sangh in the past stressed for rise in C2.

Another aspect though known has been ignored is the presence of middle men, who purchase most of the crops and do the most of the marketing. The farmers often lack the capacity to transport their produce to the market and find various stipulations at FCI centres cumbersome.

This is taken advantage by the traders, who purchase at lower prices and make the best profits. The farmers’ loss is their gain. But at the same time farmers consider them a help as they also provide finance and save them of additional burden What Shanta Kumar committee and NITI Ayog have found are worth considering. Their oblique suggestion is to go deeper into the farm marketing strategy and reorganise the entire farm mechanism for the benefit of the farmers and assuring a

semblance of farm security.

Recently the government said it was considering increasing private investment in the farm sector. What it meant was that large corporate houses would invest more. This is hackneyed way.

Farm sector has the least public investment.

Both Shanta Kumar panel and NITI Ayog studies and NSSO have noted that large rural populace is dependent on farm activities.

More corporate investment displaces people and reduces job opportunities.

The farm sector is complex and needs a detailed study and area-specific strategy. This is now recognized at government level. But an acceptable strategy still has not been worked out.

Political brinkmanship can never churn that out. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of doubling farmers’ income is a necessity, it requires different strategies for different areas to end the distress.

And it also has to be non-inflationary. While for now MSP hike is fine, neither this nor loan-waiver can be the ultimate. A new methodology has to be worked out for strengthening farmers and food security.

Post-mortem Gender parity: social, economic Cogitating for Uniformed gain and boos for indian economy Naga Justice System

ome of the pertinent questions that often arise in the field of Naga customary law are the possibility on codification of Naga customary law, uniform dispensation of justice system, and the cogent interface between the state legal system and customary law. Somehow, this topic has found a special place in many of the intellectual discussions and debates both in the past and at present—but there seem to be no simple answer to it.

From the dawn of the British rule to the independence of India, various Acts have been passed to recognize indigenous peoples’ rights and preservation of their customary laws, especially in Northeast India. In post independent India, Article 371A was introduced by the Thirteenth Amendment Act of 1962 that gives recognition to the customary laws of the Nagas. But the interpretation and articulation of this provision has been varied. In a nutshell, 371A of the Indian constitution, among others, accorded the Nagas in Nagaland with special constitutional authority for protection and promotion of their customary laws. Dobashi court in particular was set up as an interpreter of customary law, and in villages, disputes, both civil and criminal matter are settled in accordance to the existing custom of the village.

Customary law is not merely a mechanism for adjudication of disputes and conflicts but more so, it is counsel to the performance of the societal group which enforces their identity. It serves both as reference and relevance on the foundation of their identity through which their unity and solidarity are essentially defined. It is viewed as a substrate of culture. Despite various onslaught of modern legal establishment and processes of assimilation, the customary laws of the Naga villages and tribes have survived.

It is not uncommon that the customary law differs from village to village and tribe to tribe as per their practices although they may share common value and objective.

Thus, the usage, procedure, and experiences differ from each Naga tribe to the other depending on their own situational context. Differences in their practice indicate certain degree of divergence. However, there is harmony and consistency in the principle and common fundamental essence in all Naga customary laws. All customary laws pertaining to civil, criminal, private (inheritance, succession, marriage etc) have common convergence. In this spirit,

taking consideration of certain shared practices among various Naga tribes, one can argue that Naga customary law could be codified.

Many intellectuals have argued that codification would imply the defeat of the very essence of customary law and its usages. Especially, it is more daunting when it involves multiple tribes with different customary laws.

Despite these seeming complexities, there could be a scope for codification of the Naga customary laws. Firstly, the codification could be employed as a legal mechanism towards achieving a uniform justice system. Secondly, codification could also provide an advantage for promotion of unity and building monolithic identity of the Nagas. Just like customary laws which have provided a foundation towards unity and solidarity in villages over the ages, the same principle could be applied to build a framework towards a more cohesive Naga unity. In fact, if customary laws of the Nagas are established into codified laws, uniformity of justice system is a feasible aspect. In such a scenario, codified customary laws would effectively help to arbitrate inter-tribes conflict.

One of the advantages for codification of Naga customary law could also entail to the conception of corrective laws for Naga women’s right; customary laws give little scope in addressing the possibility of inheritance and succession of properties for Naga women. Codification will serve the purpose of strengthening women’s right and greater participation of women in matters of decision making in the Naga society.

It may be impossible to achieve an absolute uniform codified customary laws but that is no reason for not trying. In the matter of codification, the greatest challenge will be the tendency and inability of customary laws to be independent of its usages. As such, while trying to codify the Naga customary laws, an exploration of its origin, concepts, usages, and interpretation needs to be carefully examined. Experts of different subjects: anthropologist, ethnologist, historian, political theorist, and so forth would need to partake in this process.

Looking at the present scenario, it is evident that most of the customary laws have undergone changes in their content, interpretation, and enforcement through space and time. The dynamics of the state legal system in the matters of both civil and criminal laws have outperformed over customary

laws in dispensing justice.

In many occasions, disputes and conflict which were traditionally resolved following the Naga customary laws are now being tried at district and session courts. The easy accessibility of these courts has enabled petitioners to seek justice even in trivial matters which could be dealt through customary courts. While India’s justice system has served as an alternative to arbitration of conflicts, the disputes are seldom resolved, simply because India’s jurisprudence is built upon entirely different tradition unpalatable to the Naga customary laws.

Although Nagaland state has instituted Dobashi courts as the upholder and sustainer of customary laws of the Nagas, it continues to have its own shortcomings. Not only does it lack experts, it is also devoid of a mechanism to produce and recruit its own bearers of customary laws that leads to the paucity of prolific trials. A nation is primarily judged by its justice system, and it is no surprise that epochal political thinkers over the ages, such as Plato, Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, John Rawls, etc. gave primary concern to the Justice system. The dualistic justice systems; both Indian state and Naga customary laws, prevailing in the society have created more problems than helping to get resolved disputes.

Mentioned may be made that almost all the civil cases in the Naga areas are left unresolved authoritatively owing to the plural justice systems further breeding more conflict in the society. In the current negotiation for Naga-India political settlement which attempts to overhaul existing systems and institutions, Nagas can delves for creating its own justice system practicable in all the Naga areas while its autochthonous jurisprudence is explored vigorously. John Rawls said, Justice is the chief virtue of social institution, accordingly, his liberal political philosophy is organized around a Theory of Justice.

Taking cue from the newspaper reports, and speeches of the leaders engaged in the Naga-India political settlement, promises of allowing the Nagas to have their own justice system based on their customary laws in the post settlement needs to be taken seriously. In what kind of systems and institutions the Nagas dream to live in the post settlement would also depend on how prepared the Nagas are to replace dualistic justice systems by lone Naga customary law.

W. Wangjin, Research Assistant, Institute of Naga Studies (INS)

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ender inequality is one of the major challenges facing India’s policymakers who are trying to achieve ‘a faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth’. For growth to be inclusive, the people, irrespective of gender, must have the opportunity to participate productively in the growth process. However, despite significant economic progress over the past 25 years, gender inequalities in such critical spheres as education, health, employment and income have been conspicuous. In terms of welfare and equity, such inequalities are considered to be a form of injustice to women as they lower their well-being, and curtail economic growth and its associated benefits.

India has experienced rapid economic growth, institutional reforms, and urbanisation. However, this has not translated into the greater participation of women in the workforce. The female labour force participation rate (LFPR) in India aged 15 and above remains considerably low at around 27.4 per cent and is far behind its neighbours – China, Bangladesh and Nepal. The contribution of the female workforce in conducting economic activity is vital for attaining an inclusive and sustainable growth path.

An estimation by UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP) shows that a 10 per cent increase in the female labour force participation rate in India can increase its growth rate by 0.3 per cent. Women comprise almost half of the population of the country (49.6 per cent) and, therefore, it is crucial that the country harnesses the potential of the better-half.

Because of low LFPR among women, the share of women’s contribution to GDP is only 17 per cent which is much lower than the global average of 37 per cent. Because of low LFPR among women, the share of women’s contribution to GDP is only 17 per cent which is much lower than the global average of 37 per cent. At present, the contribution of women to India’s GDP is 18%—one of the lowest proportions in the world—reflecting the fact that only 25% of the country’s labour force is female, says a McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report.

While 43% of graduates from tertiary education institutes are women, they account for only 25% of the entry-level job-holders and a mere 4% of the senior management positions.

Regretfully, gender inequality is persistent and takes on many forms in India, rooted in socio-economic-cultural practices.

As a result, women are disproportionately under-represented in economic and other activities. A predominantly patriarchal environment governs women’s lives from birth to death; they face discrimination in terms of social, political, educational and economic opportunities, resulting in continued dominance of patriarchal practices in society. Women’s Work in India is Invisible,

Unrecognized and Unremunerated.

The gains from increasing women’s participation in the labour force are undoubtedly phenomenal—in the Asia-Pacific region, advancing gender equality could add $4.5 trillion to the region’s collective GDP by 2025, a 12% increase over the businessas-usual trajectory, the MGI study shows.

The government and the private sector both would do well to make efforts to realise gender parity in employment in India.

These practices have profound economic consequences because they do not permit society to fully utilise the talent inherent in women, representing 48.5 percent of India’s population of 1.22 billion (2011).

As per McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report, India can add $770 billion to its GDP by 2025—18% higher than business-as-usual GDP—if it addresses gender inequality at work and in society. More than 70% of the potential GDP opportunity would come from increasing women’s participation in the labour force by 10 percentage points.

These practices have profound economic consequences because they do not permit society to fully utilise the talent inherent in women, representing 48.5 percent of India’s population of 1.22 billion (2011).

Gender inequality can arise due to gaps in (i) economic participation and opportunities; (ii) educational attainment; (iii) health and survival; and (iv) political empowerment. These domains are interrelated; progress in one domain can bring about change in another. Progress in any one domain without progress in the others is not enough to achieve the overall objective of gender equality.

Quality education, improved healthcare alongside investment in upskilling, formalisation of jobs with higher wages and job security and investment in womancentric industries would encourage more females in the working age group (15-64) to enter the job market. The medium and small-scale industries must be developed around the villages to train and absorb the female workers withdrawing from the agriculture sector.

Recommendations: 1. Increasing the mainstream financial services available to women; 2. Developing or adapting legal frameworks that eliminate the gender biases of financial institutions 3. Increasing inclusion of poor women to give them a voice in economic bodies and financial structures 4. Supporting the incorporation of gender perspectives into budget processes 5. Undertaking and disseminating gender analyses of economic policies 6. Developing policy frameworks that allow women to move away from the ghetto of micro-finance to mainstream economic policy and structures Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Finance Officer, Nagaland University, Lumami

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On courier service in Chumukedima

Sir,

I would like to highlight the pathetic courier service in Dimapur. I live in Chumukedima and DTDC courier located at the town always call up and tell me to come and collect my package or they would send it back as Chumukedima is not their service area. I have complained so many times that as they are couriers, they have to deliver the goods, till now to no avail. Can Nagaland Post highlight the system of courier so that we get our due service.

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Dhule lynching: Maha CM urges stronger measures to check rumours

Devendra Fadnavis

dia that a gang of child-lifters was active in the area.

“The Dhule incident was very unfortunate. It is very sad that five people lost their lives only because of rumours. We also need more strongers measures to be taken by various platforms of social media (to check the spread of rumours),” Fadnavis told PTI. He appreciated the Central government’s direction to social media platform WhatsApp to take steps to prevent the spread of “ir-

responsible and explosive messages”.

“My appeal to all citizens using social media is that these modern ways of communication are for sharing information and knowledge. All of us need to use these means more sensibly and in a way that benefits society,” Fadnavis said.

All the accused in the Dhule lynching incident would be arrested and the case would be fast-tracked, he said.

“The families (of victims) will be paid Rs 10 lakh compensation and will be rehabilitated,” he added.

So far, 24 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The police’s cyber cell has sent messages to over one crore people across the state asking them not to believe in rumours, Special Inspector General of Police

(Cyber Crime) Brijesh Singh said.

Superintendents of police and district collectors have issued advertisements in local newspapers asking people not to believe in rumours and instead inform the police about any such thing, he said.

“We conducted awareness programmes on news and radio channels,” Singh said, adding that the cyber police also created a video and circulated it on WhatsApp groups.

Superintendent of Police (Cyber Cell) Balsing Rajput said anyone found spreading rumours or fake messages on social media with an aim to create tension among people, communities or religions could face stringent action under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act.

3 teens booked for Mumbai reels under torrential raping minor in MP rain, bridge closed for traffic

Torrential rains lashed Mumbai and neighbouring areas, causing waterlogging at several places and submerging rail tracks on some routes on Sunday.

traffic as a precautionary measure after a crack was spotted in one of its pillars.

Since long-distance and local trains pass under the Ghatkopar bridge, the decision to close it was taken to avoid an incident like the bridge collapse in Andheri last week, an official of the Central Railway said.

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Meanwhile, PWD minister, Tongpang Ozukum including Adviser NSDMA, Phukayi and district administration, police, State Disaster Management officials and PWD engineers visited the affected areas and also inspected the possible alternative roads including 10 mile to Peducha road, Jotsoma road and Forest colony Kohima. Speaking to media persons, Ozukum said that the deputy CM, who is also in charge of Highways had earlier visited the site and

instructed the administration, police, and disaster management for one way arrangement of the road.

Accordingly all vehicles from Kohima to Dimapur have been diverted via Jotsoma road while vehicles from Dimapur to Kohima will take the Peducha road, till further information.

In order to construct an alternative portion, Ozukum said authorities would be meeting with private landowners to obtain needed land for the new stretch. He also said the sinking of the road was also precipitated by flood-

PDA govt’s road show yet to take off (From p-1) “Where ever we have the option to, we adjust the elevation of the roads in a way that will make rain water flow into the drain” Talitemsu stated. According to him, good roads are a collective effort, and if the community also works to give rain water its outlet, the roads will do much better.

The executive engineer added that they also construct drainage along with the road wherever it is feasible.

It may be noted that most of the first signs of pot holes on roads appear wherever water accumulates.

He acknowledged the different colonies and villages for their tremendous support during their recent run to fix the roads.

Talitemsu was also confident that, while qualified

contractors could handle the major projects, if the government allowed the department to continue maintaining the roads, the department would deliver a much better commuting experience.

Coming to the National Highway that passes through Dimapur, it is now full of potholes. Some areas are so uneven that they are not navigable anymore and motorists have to drive around them.

This problem is painfully apparent beginning from Zion Hospital junction towards Chumukedima. Sources within the traffic department agreed that the bad roads pose risks for motorists adding that there have been cases of accidents caused by the bad roads.

We, however, were unable to reach the PWD minister for his comments on this issue.

ed rains because drains could not be constructed as landowners did not give lands to government.

SDRF Kohima unit was pressed into action and evacuated two families, residing near the highway.

Adviser NSDMA, Phukayi extended monetary assistance to the affected families.

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kohima held an emergency meeting chaired

by ADC Kohima where the officials decided to carry out the restoration works from Monday.

(From p-1) ban import of such produce from outside the State till the local output gets exhausted, initiating strict measures to curb illegal taxation by various agencies and setting up committees comprising the police, district administration and various associations and unions to look into and supervise the whole exercise.

The organisation appealed to the chief minister to take its appeal on a priority basis to ameliorate the economic condition of local farmers and in the larger interest of the State’s economy.

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(From p-1) Drivers/travellers have also been asked to be extra cautious as the road widening work has caused the roads to become slippery. Travellers have also been asked to contact the following helpline for any assistance: 7005644315, 9612316129, 7005633055, 7630098727, 9383045732, 9615375695 and 9612362304.

Centre has become ‘Lynch-Pujari’: Cong NEW DELHI, JUL 8 (AGENCIES): Congress party on Sunday citicised Union Minister Jayant Sinha for garlanding eight men convicted for killing a meat trader and said that the central government has become “Lynch-Pujari” (those who worship somebody accused of lynching).

“8 accused convicted for lynching are garlanded by Jayant Sinha when granted bail. You got it wrong Modiji. They say your government has become: Lynch-Pujari,” Congress leader Kapil Sibal tweeted.

This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that people have nowadays started calling the Congress party as ‘Bail Gaadi’ as some of their prominent leaders are out on bail.

Addressing a public gathering in Jaipur, the Prime Minister said, “Congress ko aaj kal kuch log ‘bail-gaadi’ bolne lage hain. Congress ke kai diggaj neta aur mantri aajkal bail par hain (These days the Congress party is being called as ‘Bail gaadi’, as some of their prominent leaders are out on bail these days).”

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Mumbai, July 8 (PTI): Torrential rains lashed Mumbai and neighbouring areas, causing waterlogging at several places and submerging rail tracks on some routes today.

According to the Mumbai Traffic Police, a road over-bridge in Ghatkopar area was closed for vehicular

Several roads were waterlogged and rail tracks submerged at some places as heavy rains continued in the city and the suburbs since last night.

The low-lying areas of Parel, Dharavi, Matunga and King’s Circle in Mumbai and towns in the neighbouring Thane district, including Diva, Dombivali, Kalyan and Ambernath, were flooded due to copious rains.

Of the 26 weather stations in Mumbai and its suburbs, 14 recorded more than 100 mm rainfall since yesterday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here said, adding the city’s Chembur area received the highest 184.2 mm rainfall followed by Goregaon (162.2 mm).

Chhatarpur (MP), Jul 8 (PTI): A 14-yearold girl was allegedly raped by three minor boys, two of whom are her cousins, in Khajuraho, about 40 km from here, police said today.

The incident took place on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDPO), Khajuraho, Irshad Mansuri said.

“The three accused, in the age group of 14-16 years, two of whom are her cousins, raped the minor girl,” the officer said.

The girl was living with her aunt as her father, a construction labourer, had gone to Delhi in connection with some work, Mansuri said.

The girl is undergoing a medical test. The three boys are at large, he said.

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Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said it was “very sad” that five people lost their lives in Dhule district only because of rumours and sought stronger measures by social media platforms to check their spread.

Modern means of communication, he said, are for sharing information and knowledge and should be used judiciously.

In the wake of the lynching of five tribals in Dhule district, the state government initiated a campaign to sensitise people to check the spread of rumours on social media and to act responsibly, he said.

On July 1, five nomadic tribals were lynched by a mob in Rainpada village, about 100 km from the Dhule district headquarters, after rumours on social me-

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NEW DELHI, JUL 8 (Agencies): Dues from big wilful defaulters of Punjab National Bank fell 0.87 per cent to Rs 15,354.52 crore in June compared to the previous month.

According to PNB, data on big wilful defaulters is pertaining to those borrowers who took a loan of Rs 25 lakh and above from the public sector lender.

Such borrowers had an outstanding loan of Rs 15,490 crore at the end of May 2018.

For the financial year ended March 2018, the bank’s balance sheet had big wilful defaults amounting to Rs 15,171.91 crore. PNB had posted a standalone net loss of Rs 12,282.82 crore in 2017-18 against a profit of Rs 1,324.80 crore in 2016-17.

The major defaulters include Kudos Chemie Ltd Rs 1301.82 crore, Kingfisher Airlines Rs 597.44 crore, Jas Infrastructure Rs 410.96 crore, VMC Systems Rs 296.08 crore, MBS Jewellers Rs 266.17 crore, Tulsi Extrusion Rs 175.41 crore

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oil companies and general importers is impacting the rupee. It may briefly touch the 70 mark this week but would not remain there,” said a senior bank official.

Those companies who have to repay their external commercial borrowing (ECB) debt are also stocking up the US currency, a bank treasurer said.

“The RBI won’t allow the rupee to fall below 69.30. If it breaches this level, the rupee will touch the 70 level in no time,” said another banker. The apex bank has always stated that it does not target any level of the domestic currency but intervenes in the foreign exchange (forex) market to check its volatility.

The forex reserves at USD 406.058 billion as of June 29, gives RBI enough comfort to intervene in the forex market. Analysts said trade war between China and the US is putting pres-

and Arvind Remedies Rs 158.16 crore.

ICSA (India) Ltd Rs 134.76 crore, Bhawani Industries Rs 106.66 crore, Indu Projects Rs 102.83 crore, and BBF Industries Rs 101 crore were among other defaulters. These borrowers took loan from PNB as part of a consortium lending from various banks.

The defaulters, who took loan solely from PNB, were Winsome Diamonds and Jewellery Rs 899.70 crore, Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds Rs 747.97 crore, Zoom Developers - Rs 410.18 crore, Apple Industries Rs 248.34 crore, Mahua Media Pvt Ltd Rs 104.86 crore, and Shree

sure on all the Asian currencies, but rupee is the worst hit so far.

Foreign portfolio inflows into the domestic equity market has also come down due to the worries over US-China trade war, said another banker.

According to a report

by Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML), RBI rate hikes often hurt the rupee.

The rupee has depreciated 1.9 per cent since the RBI’s June 6 repo rate hike, with USD 2 billion of FPI outflows, it had said in the report.

The brokerage said delay in FPI flows till, say December, may drive the rupee beyond 70 against the dollar and the RBI may issue NRI bonds. “We think the RBI may issue NRI bonds to raise USD 30-35 billion to comfort the forex market, if FPI flows do not revive by the December quarter,” BofAML had said.

Sidhbali Ispat Rs 165.98 crore.

Rupana Papers Rs 100.49 crore, Surya Vinayak Industries Rs 133.96 crore, Vishal Exports Overseas Rs 98.39 crore, Ramsarup Nirmaan Wires Rs 148.10 crore, Ramsarup Lohh Udyog Rs 129.34 crore, Rupana Papers Rs 100.49 crore and Rana Alloys Rs 78.90 crore were among others.

The banking sector, particularly state-owned lenders, is grappling with mounting non-performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans as also a host of scams and frauds. NPAs stood at Rs 8.31 lakh crore as of December 2017. The total bad loan write-off by public sector

banks stood at over Rs 1.20 lakh crore last fiscal, with SBI bearing the burnt at Rs 40,196 crore, nearly 25 per cent of the total write-offs during 2017-18. This was followed by Canara Bank (Rs 8,310 crore), Punjab National Bank (Rs 7,407 crore) and Bank of Baroda (Rs 4,948 crore).

Scam-hit PNB, which has suffered a fraud of Rs 14,357 crore allegedly carried out by celebrity jewellery designer Nirav Modi and his associates, witnessed a sharp deterioration in its asset quality with gross loans mounting to 18.38 per cent of gross advances at the end of March 2018, against 12.53 per cent a year ago.

Net NPAs also soared to 11.24 per cent against 7.81 per cent year ago.

In absolute terms, gross NPAs of PNB surged to Rs 86,620 crore in the fourth quarter of last fiscal compared with Rs 55,370 crore in the same quarter previous year. Similarly, net NPAs also rose to Rs 48,684.29 crore from Rs 32,702 crore at the end of March 2017.

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New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI): Government’s decision to hike MSP for kharif crops is expected to impact GDP by 0.1-0.2 per cent besides adding to inflationary pressures, says a DBS report.

According to the global financial services major, higher MSPs carry inflation as well as fiscal costs.

“For the fiscal math, impact is likely to be in the tune of 0.1-0.2% of GDP, which might necessitate higher revenue support or lower capex spending to limit any risk to the 2018-19 deficit targets,” DBS said in a research report.

Seeking to address farm distress ahead of general elections, the Centre on July 4 hiked price paid to farmers for paddy by a record Rs 200 per quintal and by up to 52 per cent for other summersown crops. The move is expected to lead to higher inflation and widen fiscal deficit because of increase in food subsidy bill to over Rs 2 lakh crore from Rs 1.70 lakh crore provided in the Budget for 2018-19, experts said.

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to drive economic growth,” he said.

“Under the newly-enacted IBC, the fear of losing control over their companies has prompted defaulting promoters to settle their dues of around Rs 83,000 crore before action was initiated,” he said.

Regarding IPO supply being affected because of low market buoyancy due to high interest and oil costs, Chauhan replied, “Globally, Indian exchanges recorded the highest IPO activity, with 90 IPO launches that raised $3.9 billion in the first

half of 2018.”

He said that even at the BSE SME platform, there were 254 listed companies having a market capitalisation of Rs 21,000 crore.

“Nearly 46 companies have filed for listing, of which 20 SMEs have received approvals and we hope to hit 300 SMEs listings by the end of the year. So, at BSE, we are very bullish about the IPO markets going ahead,” he added.

On the growth prospects of BSE, Chauhan pointed out that more than the traditional products, BSE was now focusing on growth of next-gen products that cater to “emerging India”.

“Through innovative business models and solutions, we are efficiently scaling up our outreach to the financially excluded population of India,” he said.

“BSE is betting big on facilitating investments in equities, mutual funds and insurance,” he added.

GST Council to discuss annual return forms on Jul 21 NEW DELHI, Jul 8 (PTI): The format for annual returns and audit is likely to be approved by the GST Council in its meeting on July 21.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, and this is the first year when businesses will have to file annual returns (GSTR-9) for 2017-18 fiscal by December 31, 2018.

Also, those businesses with the turnover of more than Rs 2 crore will have to file audit reports along with the annual returns.

The revenue officers have prepared a draft of the annual returns form, which will be deliberated by the all-powerful GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister and comprising state finance ministers as members, in its meeting on July 21.

The GST Network, which manages the IT backbone for the new indirect tax regime will thereafter finalise the software to enable businesses to file the returns.

Tax experts said they expect the annual returns form to be in line with that in the erstwhile Value Added Tax (VAT) regime, with some columns for reconciliation with Income Tax

returns and audit report.

They expect the forms to be made available online

by October so that the returns could be filed within the December due date.

Deloitte India Partner M S Mani said, “Considering the fact that the key objective of GST is to expand the tax base, it is expected that the GST annual return would require some information related to annual accounts and income tax returns, in addition to the details which were required to be submitted in the erstwhile VAT annual returns”.

They expect that in the VAT era, assessments were made on the basis of annual returns and the same process should be followed in the GST regime as well.

Experts said the businesses might commit some error in the monthly returns filed and those could get corrected in the annual returns and hence assessment should be on the basis of annual returns.

EY India Tax Partner Abhishek Jain said: “Given the first year of GST, the industry would expect the Annual Return format to be simple and if possible only require PAN-based data reconciliation with the financials and not state wise or GSTIN wise data recon-

ciliation with financials.

The said demand essentially being on account of most company IT systems not being configured to extract state wise financials”.

Under the VAT regime, businesses were required to file returns in every state where they are registered and hence linking their annual returns with that of the same filed under IT returns was not feasible.

AMRG & Associates Partner Rajat Mohan said: “Some of the Industry expectations are online forms with least manual intervention seeking selected information, clarity on the need for annual state-wide financial statements and finally, deferment of GST audits in the first year”.

But, with GST being PAN based registration, it would be easier to reconcile the sales and purchases with that reported in IT returns.

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Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI): Continued strengthening of the US dollar, lack of foreign investment inflows and concerns over rising oil prices are likely to keep the rupee under pressure and push it down to the 70 mark this week, said bankers.

They added 69.30 remains a crucial level for the domestic currency, which if breached, could further plumb down to the 70 mark against the dollar.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), however, will not be comfortable with the currency touching 70 and would strongly defend the same, according to them.

The rupee had touched an all-time low of 69.10 against the dollar on June 28. It closed at a lifetime low 68.95 on Thursday and 68.87 on Friday.

“Concerns over widening current account deficit due to higher crude prices and demand for dollar from

Mumbai, Jul 8 (IANS): Despite the global equity market volatility, along with banking sector woes, the macro-economic scenario is extremely positive in India, says the top executive of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

“Banks’ books are getting cleaned up and NPAs (non-performing assets) are also being recognised in a transparent manner. With growing GDP, legislative reforms such as GST and IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code), India will hit doubledigit growth rates soon,” Ashishkumar Chauhan, Chief Executive Office and Managing Director of BSE, told IANS in an interview over the phone.

According to Chauhan, the ongoing strength of the Indian economy and growth was evident in GDP numbers, which were recently released. “India’s economy expanded at its fastest pace since December 2016 as government spending continues

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Canara Bank also proposes to raise up to Rs 7,000 crore through various means, including rights issue and QIP. Out of this, the bank plans to raise about Rs 1,000 crore through an employee stock purchase scheme (ESPS), under which it will issue up to 6 crore equity shares to its staff.

Bank of Baroda aims to mop up Rs 6,000 crore, while Syndicate Bank plans to access the capital market and raise equity capital of up to Rs 5,000 crore in one or more tranches. Other banks which have capital raising plans include Oriental Bank of Commerce, UCO Bank, Corporation Bank, Dena Bank, Allahabad Bank and Bank of Maharashtra.

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According to analysts, their first quarter results may not be very encouraging despite heavy cleaning of books as the dust has not settled on the NPA front.

The combined value of the shares sales of these banks is upwards of Rs 50,000 crore. Leading the pack is the Central Bank of India, which has already got shareholders’ approval for raising Rs 8,000 crore equity capital through various means, including a followon public offer, rights issue or a qualified institutional placement (QIP), to shore up its capital base.

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constitutional changes approved by a referendum last year, parliament has been weakened and the post of prime minister abolished.

The president will be able to appoint to ministers and vice-presidents and intervene in the legal system.

Mr Erdogan says his increased authority will empower him to address Turkey’s economic woes and defeat Kurdish rebels in the country’s south-east.

His Islamist-rooted AKP party also controls parliament.

The defeated opposition candidate in the presidential election, Muharrem Ince, said Turkey was now entering a dangerous period of “one-man rule”.

Turkey’s Western allies have accused the president of using the July 2016 coup as an excuse to crack down on dissent.

The gover nment blames the attempt on USbased Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who denies involvement.

Officials say Gulensupporters have infiltrated government institutions at every level and set up terrorist cells.

border with Jordan.

On Friday, rebels and the regime announced a ceasefire deal, providing for opposition fighters to hand over their heavy weapons and paving the way for a regime takeover of the province. More than 60,000 people have since hit the road from the Jordanian frontier, heading back to their homes in the east or west of the province, the Britain-based Observatory said.

Today, the returns were continuing, the Observatory said, even as regime warplanes pounded two areas of the province.

Three civilians were killed in air strikes on Um al-Mayazeen, just five kilometres (three miles) north of the Jordanian border, said the Britain-based monitor.

“Regime forces launched an assault on the village,” Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman said, two days after they retook control of the key border crossing of Nassib to its south.

Earlier, rebel fire on a regime convoy travelling near Um al-Mayazeen on the highway from the border had killed several soldiers, Abdel Rahman said, without providing a toll. A regime air strike on the rebel-held half of the provincial capital of Daraa also killed one civilian, he said. On Friday, regime forces retook control of Nassib, near which thousands of families had set up makeshift tents for shelter.

Under the ceasefire deal, regime forces were to deploy along the frontier with Jordan, while rebels were to hand over their heavy weapons. Opposition fighters were also given the option of being bused out to rebel-held areas in northern Syria.

But a rebel official said the evacuation of opposition fighters and their families planned for today was temporarily put on hold. “A hundred buses were supposed to arrive but (the operation) has been postponed to a later date, in around two days,” the official said.

Atleast 76 killed in Japan flood KURASHIKI, Jul 8 (Agencies): The death toll from unprecedented rainfall in Japan has risen to at least 76, as widespread flooding forces millions from their homes.

More than 50,000 rescuers have been dispatched across a wide swathe of south-western and western Japan, reports Radio New Zealand.

Torrential rains have

pounded western parts of the country with three times the usual precipitation for this time of the year, setting off landslides and causing rivers to breach their banks.

Flooding and landslides have killed at least 76 people and left dozens missing. Some of the victims have been buried alive by landslides, Japan’s Kyodo news agency reports.

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Pak SC bans Zardari, his sister from travelling abroad Islamabad, Jul 8 (PTI): Pakistan’s Supreme Court Sunday banned former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur from travelling abroad in the wake of the recent revelations in a fake bank accounts case, a media report said.

Chief Justice Saqib Nisar ordered the names of 20 people, including Zardari and Talpur, be placed on the Exit Control List, Geo TV reported.

Those persons on the list are prohibited from leaving Pakistan.

The order came as Chief Justice Nisar took notice of the slow pace of inquiry into a fake bank accounts case.

The apex court has summoned the seven fake bank account holders and 13 beneficiaries on July 12.

Zardari, Talpur, Tariq Sultan, Erum Aqeel, Muhammad Ashraf and Muhammad Iqbal Arain are among those who have been issued notices to appear before the top court on the given date.

The top court also directed the Sindh inspector general of police to ensure that all persons that have been summoned appear before the court.

Nasir Abdullah, Ansari Sugar Mills, Omani Polymer Packages, Pak Ethanol Private Limited, Chambar Sugar Mills, Agro Farm Thatta, Zardari Group, Parthenon Private Limited, AOne International, Lucky International, Logistic Trading, Royal International and Ameer Associate are among the beneficiaries name in the fake bank accounts case.

On Friday, the Federal Investigation Agency detained Central Depository Company (CDC) chairman and Summit Bank vice chairman Hussain Lawai, a close aide of Zardari, in Karachi.

Lawai and his associates are accused of opening 29 fake accounts in the Summit Bank and United Bank of Pakistan Limited.

According to the FIA sources, 29 accounts were opened in the name of seven people, including a woman. They said that 18 to 19 of the ‘fake’ accounts were opened in the Summit Bank alone.

FIA sources said that these accounts were used for money laundering with the accounts mainly being operated by a businessman, Anwar Majeed who is said to be very close to Zardari and his business partner.

Beirut, Jul 8 (Agencies): Tens of thousands have returned to their homes in southern Syria since a ceasefire deal between regime ally Russia and rebels to end more than two weeks of deadly bombardment, a monitor said today.

The deal was largely holding despite air strikes on two areas that killed four civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said, as rebel evacuations under the deal were postponed, reports AFP. President’s Bashar alAssad regime is determined to retake control of the key southern province of Daraa bordering Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, seven years after protests there sparked Syria’s civil war.

Since June 19, a deadly regime bombardment campaign on the province had caused more than 320,000 people to flee their homes, according to the United Nations, many to the sealed

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London, Jul 8 (Agencies): Turkey has sacked another 18,000 state workers, in the latest purge triggered by a failed coup two years ago, reports BBC. Those dismissed include soldiers, police and academics. A TV channel and three newspapers have also been closed.

Since the coup attempt the government has fired more than 125,000 people, introduced emergency rule and clamped down on the media and the opposition.

The move comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is preparing to be sworn in with sweeping new powers on Monday.

He has promised to lift the state of emergency. Correspondents say the purge announced on Sunday could be the last before he does so. Last month President Erdogan was re-elected with 53% of the vote. He has presided over a strong economy and built up a solid support base.

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“Today we managed to rescue and send back four children to Chiang Rai Prachanukrua Hospital safely,” the head of the rescue operation, Narongsak Osottanakorn, told a news conference. “... It’s a big success of all teams. We have thousands of people helping

to explore the cave complex near the border with Myanmar and celebrate a boy’s birthday.

The rescue teams had rehearsed the plan for several days, Narongsak said, and had managed to drain the water level in the cave considerably, but needed to move fast. “If we wait and the rain comes in the next few days we will be tired again from pumping and our readiness would drop.

If that’s the case, then we have to reassess the situation,” he said.

“We can only carry on the operation once we are ready and this will be done soon, because the air tank and other systems have to be reinstalled,” he told reporters later.

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Once the team are ready, they will do so immediately.

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us with the operation.”

The rescue teams now needed at least 10 hours to prepare for their next operation, involving about 90 divers in total, 50 of them from foreign countries, he said.

A helicopter flew the four boys to the nearby city of Chiang Rai, where they were taken by ambulance to hospital. Their ordeal has drawn huge media attention in Thailand and abroad, and getting the boys out safely could be a boost for Thailand’s junta ahead of a general election next year.

“Today is D-Day,” Narongsak had earlier told reporters. Bursts of heavy monsoon rain soaked the Tham Luang Cave area in northern Chiang Rai province on Sunday and storms were expected in the coming weeks, increasing the risks in what has been called a “war with water and time” to save the team.

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The 52-year-old has also appeared in The Man Who Laughs and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

In December the Academy issued a new code of conduct for its members that outlined its plans to address sexual harassment in the film industry.

It came in response to the allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein and others in the ensuing #MeToo campaign.

Academy CEO Dawn Hudson wrote a letter to all 8,427 members telling them they would be expected to abide by the new guidelines.

“There is no place in the Academy for people who abuse their status, power or influence in a manner that violates recognised standards of decency,” she wrote.

Polanski admitted unlawful sex with Samantha Geimer, who was 13 years old in 1977, and served 42 days in prison.

The Rosemary’s Baby director subsequently fled the US over concern that a plea bargain deal would be scrapped.

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Tr ump’s tweet appeared to be a response to a Washington Post report Friday in which Twitter confirmed it has more than doubled the rate of account suspensions since October, suspending more than 70 million in May and June.

“Twitter is getting rid of fake accounts at a record pace,” Trump tweeted.

“Will that include the Failing New York Times and propaganda machine for Amazon, the Washington Post, who constantly quote anonymous sources that, in my opinion, don’t exist.

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oman Polanski’s wife has rejected an invitation to become a member of the awards body behind the Oscars, extended weeks after it expelled her husband.

French actress Emmanuelle Seigner accused the Academy of “insufferable hypocrisy” over the incident.

Polanski, who admitted unlawful sex with a 13-yearold in the US in 1977, was ejected from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in May. The 84-year-old director is currently suing the Academy over the expulsion.

Seigner, who was one of 928 artists invited to join the Academy as part of a bid to boost diversity last month, gave her response

in an open letter published in France’s Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper.

She said: “I have always been a feminist. But how can I ignore the fact that a few weeks ago the Academy expelled my husband, Roman Polanski, in an attempt to appease the zeitgeist - the very same Academy which in 2002 awarded him an Oscar for The Pianist! A curious case of amnesia!

“The Academy probably thinks I am enough of a spineless, social climbing actress that I would forget that I have been married to one of the world’s greatest directors for the past 29 years.”

Seigner has worked with her husband on films including Bitter Moon, Venus in Fur and The Ninth

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eteran comedian Johny Lever is all praise for the youthoriented film “Back To Dad”.

“This is one of the best youth-oriented movies I’ve watched so far.

The scripting of the film is very beautifully done.

‘Back To Dad’ gives a message that every youngster should learn and this is surely going to leave a very strong impact on the masses,” Johny said in a statement.

Directed by Prabhat Kumar, the film is produced by Anup Gadal under Annora films.

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ongwriter Diane Warren has become the latest celebrity to support legendary actor Morgan Freeman after he was hit with allegations of sexual misconduct for making inappropriate comments to reporters and assistants.

In May, the veteran actor was the subject of an expose, in which eight women accused him of making ill-advised, harassing remarks on film sets and during publicity tours.

Freeman has apologized saying he never meant to cause offence.

Actress Suzanne Somers leaped to his defence earlier this week, saying all he was doing was flirting.

And now Warren, who penned the #MeToo movement anthem “Til it happens to you”, has spoken in favour of Freeman, reports aceshowbiz. com.

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Of late, Manisha has fetched praise for her performance in Rajkumar Hirani’s “Sanju” -- in which she has played the iconic Nargis Dutt -- and in a web film “Lust Stories”.

On “Sanju”, Manisha said: “I was quite nervous about how people will receive me in the film where I am playing the role of such an icon as Nargis Dutt. I was more worried because I knew how great the rest of the actors were in the film. They were brilliant and the worry was whether

Karl Cook helps Cuoco style hair after surgery

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Diane Warren younger, says activists and those making allegations must be aware of the difference between flirting and sexual assault.

“It’s hard to say it’s (#MeToo movement) gone too far, but there’s a couple of people that I know personally that I feel bad for and, with the Morgan Freeman thing, you go, ‘Really?’ If somebody says, ‘Nice legs’ or ‘You’re really cute...’ if someone said that to me, I wouldn’t treat it as assault,” she told the portal World Entertainment

Morgan Freeman News Network (WENN).

“I mean he’s (Freeman) 80 years old, it’s a different time. It’s like when George (H.W.) Bush pinched a girl on her a** he’s 90 years old. Give him a break. They came up at a different time. Morgan Freeman said, ‘You’re really cute. I like those legs...’

You can’t put that in the same thing as sexual assault, but some people are so militant about it, like, ‘It’s all the same’. It’s not the same!”

(IANS)

I’m more liberated as an actor in my late 40s: Manisha

er 40s have been eventful and enlightening. Actress Manisha Koirala, a cancer survivor, says contrary to common perception that middle-aged female actors get less work in Bollywood, she feels liberated more than ever.

“I think I am more liberated as an artiste in my late 40s. I was having a conversation with Shabana Azmiji where she was saying, ‘As an actress and as a woman, we always want to look good. How did you become so carefree?’ I think the greedy actor in me takes over at times.

“Being a woman, I want to look pretty in every phase of my life... but I also love acting. If I have to sacrifice my vanity for a character that I am excited to play, I am ready,” Manisha, 47, told IANS in an interview.

H av i n g s a i d t h a t , Manisha pointed out that tomorrow if she is offered a role that demands glamour, she will again work on her looks.

“Basically, my priority is the character first. I have

said more than 1.4 million of its users interacted with Russian propaganda during the 2016 presidential election. But that number may be just a fraction of users impacted during that time, the San Francisco company said.

“I’m glad that – after months of focus on this issue – Twitter appears to be cracking down on the use of bots and other fake accounts, though there is still much work to do,” Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., told the Post.

The Times and Post have been frequent targets of Trump, who named the papers in his 2017 Fake News Awards in January.

Tr ump has also slammed the Post’s owner, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, accusing Amazon of paying little to no taxes and forcing taxpaying retailers across the country to go out of business.

Trump’s tweet was refuted by the Times’ Deputy Managing Editor Clifford Levy, who said the number of the paper’s digital subscribers had increased throughout the election cycle. Despite his beef with some media, Trump has come out in support of journalists following the shooting at a Maryland newspaper in June.

(FoxNews)

people would notice my performance among those great performances.

“I am still one of those actresses who need people’s appreciation to know that I have done the right thing. Even after spending a substantial time in the entertainment business, before the release of a film, I am nervous,” laughed the “Khamoshi” actress, adding that such nervousness also occurs on the first day of the shoot.

According to her, from her first film till today -- a journey that has spanned 27 years -- she has treated every film like her first film.

“It is never ‘just another film’ for me. It is a new opportunity to act, tell a story,” said the “Bombay” actress, who has her roots in Nepal.

In “Lust Stories”, an anthology of four films, Manisha plays a complex woman in a relationship with her on-screen husband’s best friend. She says it was the first time she has worn a swimsuit for a film.

(IANS)

he Big Bang Theor y” star Kaley Cuoco’s new husband Karl Cook has turned hairstylist to help the actress out after undergoing a shoulder surgery.

Cuoco captured the gesture in a post on her Instagram account, where she shared video footage of the professional equestrian caring for her after her operation, reports aceshowbiz.com.

“All I’m asking for is a top-knot ponytail... No, I want a top-knot bun, please don’t mess this up,” Cuoco told Cook in the clip.

On Friday, Cuoco further documented Cook’s burgeoning styling skills, showing him work her hair into an updo.

“I’m pretty much a professional stylist now,” he quipped.

The pair got married on June 30 at a horse stable in California, after dating for two years.

(IANS)

Anil Kapoor celebrates 50 years of CISF Mumbai

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eteran actor Anil Kapoor celebrated 50 years of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for their unwavering dedication to protect people in India.

Anil on Sunday took to Twitter, sharing a few photographs of himself with CISF personnel.

“Today, we celebrate the golden year of CISF Mumbai as it completes 50 years of unwavering dedication to protect us. Our jawans and their families sacrifice so much to keep us safe. What makes me even more proud is that

60 per cent of the 600 jawans present today are female,” Anil captioned the image.

On the acting front, Anil is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film “Fanney Khan”. The film also stars Rajkummar Rao and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It is the Hindi adaptation of the Dutch film “Everybody’s Famous”.

“Fanney Khan”, which reunites Anil and Aishwarya on-screen after 17 years, will release on August 3.

(IANS)

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Robert Plant says Led Zeppelin ‘could only reunite in a chip shop’

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obert Plant has said the only way Led Zeppelin will reunite is in a chip shop. The classic rock band are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

They formed in 1968 before disbanding in 1980. They later reunited in 1985, 1988, 1995 and, most recently, in 2007.

Fans had speculated the band could get back together for some special shows to mark the milestone, but guitarist Jimmy Page has since refuted that idea. The band’s

frontman backed him up while speaking to the Press Association recently, saying they could “only [reunite] in a chip shop in Camden Town.”

“I think that’s about as close as we will get to it,” he said. “We are very pleased and glad with our very, very short career.

If you think about it, it’s only 12 years. We get on okay, but you know…” Plant was also asked whether Led Zeppelin could be coerced into headlining Glastonbury next year. He replied: “Nobody needs coercing.

You either want to do something or you don’t – or you can or you can’t.”

Last month, the band a new reissue of ‘The Song Remains The Same’ – the soundtrack to their 1976 concert film. A new edition of the record will be available on September 7 and come in a variety of formats, including a super deluxe box set.

(NME)

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Djokovic ends Edmund’s Wimbledon run Momota wins Indonesia Open title lead 4-3.

He found himself down 0-30 serving for the set but recovered impressively, clinching it with a 131mph service winner.

Edmund was forced into a few early battles on his serve in the second set and the breakthrough seemed almost inevitable.

It eventually arrived after the Brit double-faulted in the eighth game.

Djokovic, who was beginning to look a lot more comfortable off the ground, served it out 6-3.

There were too many errors coming from Ed-

mund’s forehand side by now and the Serb broke out into an almighty roar after taking control at the start of the third. He then secured a double-break to move 5-2 up before serving it out against a weary-looking Edmund to move one set away from victory.

The Edmund forehand had been rather blunted but he turned to it again in a dramatic seventh game of the fourth set.

First Edmund was furious when an over-rule saw Djokovic awarded a point, before the Serbian reacted with incredulity

when what looked a double bounce was not given as Edmund scrambled to retrieve a drop volley.

Edmund finally held after saving four break points but his resistance ran out in his next service game as the 12-time Grand Slam champion served out the match to send out a warning to his rivals.

Djokovic will take on Karen Khachanov in the last 16 on Monday after the Russian came from two sets down to defeat American youngster Frances Tiafoe 4-6 4-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 6-1.

Hsieh upsets world number 1 Halep

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his men’s singles match against Kyle Edmund of Great Britain.

Lo n d o n, J u l 8 (Agencies): British No 1 Kyle Edmund was unable to make it an English sporting double on Saturday after being dumped out of Wimbledon by three-time former champion Novak Djokovic.

Although Edmund started well, it was Djokovic who showed too much quality in the end to win 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 and reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the 44th time, which moves him ahead of Jimmy Connors on the all-time list in the Open Era. “It was tough, Edmund is playing really well.

The forehand we know is a big weapon. Not an ideal situation for me but somehow managed to come back,” Djokovic said after his victory.

“I am looking forward to a second week of a Slam. I have been playing these Wimbledon courts for a decade. I have wonderful memories of Centre Court and Court one and I’m looking forward to competing some more.”

Edmund came out to a buzzing Centre Court with spectators still on a high after England’s earlier success against Sweden at the World Cup to seal their place in the semi-finals.

The 21st seed bludgeoned the former world No 1 with his powerful forehand to take the opening set 6-4 as temperatures soared above 30 degrees in the heat of battle.

After saving two break points in his first service game, Edmund dialled up the power and broke at the fourth time of asking to

Hsieh Su-Wei of Chinese Taipei earned the biggest win of her singles career on Saturday after upsetting world number 1 Simona Halep of Romania 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 in the third round of the Wimbledon tennis championships.

World number 48 Hsieh’s come-from-behind win leaves Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic, world number 8, as the last Top 10 player still left in the tournament, reports Efe. “This year I have tried to enjoy more, not just tennis but life, food, strawberries and cream. I am really enjoying playing tennis, I just feel free on the court,” Hsieh said following the match, which lasted two hours and 20 minutes.

Hseih was down 2-5 in the last set, but saved a match point then pushed back with a five-game winning streak to seal the win.

This was the fourth victory against a Top 10 player for Hsieh, 32, although the former women’s doubles world number 1 had never before defeated a current singles world number 1.

Hsieh is set to play the last-16 round against Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova,

Fernando Hierro

Once in the knockout phase, they held the upper hand on Russia but were ultimately eliminated after penalties, which was enough to convince Hierro that the role is not for him.

In a statement, the RFEF said, “After many kilometres of walking to-

gether, the Royal Spanish Football Federation and Fernando Hierro put an end to their relationship once the participation of Spain in the World Cup in Russia ended.

The coach declined to return to his previous position as sports director of the RFEF to seek new horizons and undertake new professional challenges.”

“After two spells as sporting director of the Federation, the first between 2007 and 2011 - coinciding with the best period of the national team, which won the 2008 European Championship with Luis

Hsieh Su-Wei celebrates after beating Simona Halep.

world number 33, who eliminated world number 15 Elise Mertens of Belgium.

Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic, world number 56, upset world number 26 Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-1, 7-6 (7-3) to qualify for the fourth round.

Bencic, a former world number 7, earned her victory after 85 minutes against the last remaining Spanish player in the tournament, one of only four Spaniards who made it to the third

Aragones as coach and the 2010 World Cup with Vicente del Bosque - and the second from November 2017 until now, the RFEF wants to thank Fernando Hierro for his commitment and sense of responsibility when he took the lead in the national team in this extraordinary situation, as well as in the performance of all his duties.”

“The Federation wants to highlight the professional and human values of an extraordinary athlete who wants the best of fortunes.

Thanks for everything, Fernando!”

round this year. Three years ago, Suarez Navaro had beaten Bencic at Stuttgart in a clay-court duel, but the Swiss player emerged victorious on Wimbledon’s grass.

Bencic, who staged a strong return to competitive play at Wimbledon after being sidelined for several months due to injury, will next face off against former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber of Germany, currently world number 10.

Pakistan players pose with the trophy after winning the final day of the T20 cricket match between Australia and Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club, in Harare on Sunday. (AP/PTI)

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Pakistan to 2-2 in the first over but Zaman and Shoaib Malik, who scored an unbeaten 43, shared a century stand to see Pakistan home.

Australia, which won the toss and elected to bat, made 183-8 with openers D’Arcy Short scoring 76 and captain Aaron Finch making 47.

Pakistan came back strongly after dropping Finch off the first ball and giving Short a life soon after he completed his half century. Mohammad Amir took

3-33 and leg-spinner Shadab Khan got 2-38 as Australia lost wickets in clusters in the latter half of its innings.

“It’s a great team effort, credit to the bowlers,” Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said. “There were some dropped catches but we took the momentum in the second innings.”

Off-spinner Maxwell had debutante Sahibzada Farhan stumped off a down the leg side wide delivery and then Hussain Talat sliced an easy catch to back-

ward point as both batsmen went without scoring.

But Ahmed and Zaman revived the innings with a 45-run stand before Ahmed was run out after scoring 28 while going for a needless third run in the sixth over.

Zaman and Malik took time to settle down but took charge after 10 overs as Australia’s main wickettakers Billy Stanlake (0-25) and Andrew Tye (0-33) both ended up wicketless.

Spinner Ashton Agar (0-16)

Lo n d o n, J u l 8 (Agencies): West Ham are closing in on a double deal to sign Andriy Yarmolenko and Jack Wilshere.

It is understood the Hammers have agreed a £17.5m fee with Borussia Dortmund for Yarmolenko, with the 28-year-old winger expected to undergo a medical at the club’s pre-season training base in Switzerland.

Yar molenko, who only joined Dortmund from Dynamo Kiev last August, struggled to find his best form in Germany, netting just six goals in 26 appearances.

The Ukraine international was a prolific scorer in Kiev, scoring 137 goals in 341 matches.

IWF approves new categories

Beijing, Jul 8 (IANS): The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) executive board has approved new bodyweight categories for both World Championships and Olympic Games.

It’s the third time for IWF to adjust bodyweight categories but it will be the first time that the new bodyweight categories will be applied for both World Championships and Olympic Games, reports Xinhua news agency.

Ten new bodyweight categories for women and ten new categories for men will replace the previous eight bodyweight cat-

Pakistan beat Aus in T20 tri-series final

HARARE, Jul 8 (Agencies): Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman smashed 91 off 46 balls as No. 1-ranked Pakistan romped to sixwicket win over Australia in the Twenty20 tri-series final on Sunday.

Left-hander Zaman’s third half century in the tournament included 12 fours and three sixes that lifted Pakistan to 187-4 with four balls to spare — its highest ever successful run chase in a T20. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell had reduced

Japan’s Kento Momota with the gold medal after winning the men’s singles final match on Sunday. (AP/PTI)

nent deserved the victory.

In the women’s singles, first seed Tai Tzu Ying claimed her second tournament victory after beating China’s Chen Yufei 21-23, 21-15 and 21-9.

Despite her win, the Taiwanese said she was unsatisfied with her performance and played too hastily in the opening game.

“After losing the first game, I told myself that I really need to win this match. I am glad that the crowds are behind me,” she said.

Tai first won her first

Indonesian Open title in 2016 as an unseeded player.

Chen said she was pleased with her tournament performance after stunning big names such as Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and Korean Sung Ji-hyun in her road to the finals.

Second seed Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota of Japan bagged the women’s doubles title after beating compatriots Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara 21-14, 16-21 and 21-14.

Yarmolenko, Wilshere set for Hammers

Hierro steps down as Spain boss

Madrid, Jul 8 (Agencies): The Spanish FA has announced that Fernando Hierro will not continue in the post of Spain head coach following the country’s last16 exit at the hands of Russia at World Cup 2018.

Hierro was hastily ushered into the position after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui just days before the competition began. Spain started the competition with a 3-3 draw then defeated Iran 1-0. They won Group B after a 2-2 draw with Morocco, but flirted with the exit door as they fell behind in that match.

J a k ar t a , J u l 8 (Agencies): Japanese shuttler Kento Momota claimed his second Indonesia Open badminton title on Sunday after defeating first-seeded Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the tournament’s men’s singles final.

The 23-year-old started the men’s singles match with a convincing lead 11-1 to the first game’s interval before closing the match 21-14 and 21-9 after several unforced errors by the Dane.

Momota won bronze in the 2015 Indonesia Open but was slapped with a 12month ban by the Japan Badminton Association the following year after being caught gambling in an illegal casino.

This is Momota’s biggest title since his 2017 comeback.

“This victory means so much to me ahead of the World Championship and Asian Games,” he told journalists after the match.

World No 1 Axelsen praised Momota’s performance and said his oppo-

and the inexperienced Jack Wildermuth (016) were taken out of the attack after conceding 32 runs in two overs as Zaman completed his half century off 30 balls with a straight six off Agar’s left-arm spin.

Zaman, who put on 107 runs off 64 balls with Malik, finally holed out at deep backward point while going for a big shot off seamer Jhye Richardson.

“I’ve played here in 2016, the wickets were not that good then,” Zaman said. “Hard work in nets is the main thing. I take time at the start and play my natural game.”

Earlier, Malik dropped Finch off the first ball before the Australia captain and Short put on 95 runs off 59 balls. But Pakistan struck regularly in the last 10 overs once Shadab broke the opening stand when Finch was caught at covers.

Inexperienced Shaheen Afridi, 18, dismissed Short in the 17th over and Amir struck twice in the last over to restrict Australia.

egories for men and seven bodyweight categories for women to comply with the “equality for men and women” required by the IOC. The new ten bodyweight categories for men are 55kg, 61kg, 67kg, 73kg, 81kg, 89kg, 96kg, 102kg, 109kg, and +109kg. For women, the new ten bodyweight categories are 45kg, 49kg, 55kg, 59kg, 64kg, 71kg, 76kg, 81kg, 87kg and +87kg.

However, the weightlifting competitions at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will have only seven categories for both men and women.

Andriy Yarmolenko

Jack Wilshere

It is understood that Wilshere is expected to complete the formalities on a switch to West Ham in the coming days.

The 26-year-old midfielder is available on a free transfer after he officially left Arsenal following the expiration of his contract.

Wilshere had previously attracted interest

from Turkish side Fenerbahce. However West Ham are facing competition in their bid to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

West Ham have offered £25m for the Portugal international, but Lisbon are also considering offers from Monaco and Atletico Madrid.

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Croatia pip Russia; set up semi-final clash with England

SOCHI, Jul 8 (Agencies): Luka Modric admitted Croatia were shattered after they ended Russia’s World Cup hopes in another penalty shootout on Saturday to advance to a semi-final against England.

Ivan Rakitic scored the winning spot-kick in Sochi at the end of a draining and rollercoaster last-eight clash that finished 2-2 after extra time.

Brazilian-born Mario Fernandes kept Russia’s dream alive when he headed home in the 115th minute to level the scores and force penalties, but he and Fedor Smolov both failed to convert their spotkicks and Croatia won the shootout 4-3.

Denis Cheryshev had put Russia in front in the first half but Andrej Kramaric and Domagoj Vida scored for Croatia before the late leveller from Fernandes.

Croatia advance to their first World Cup semifinal since 1998, against England in Moscow on Wednesday.

But it remains to be seen how quickly the team - with President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic watching from the stands - can recover from their efforts, having also been taken to

Croatia players celebrate after beating Russia during their World Cup semi-final match on Saturday.

extra-time and penalties by Denmark in the last round.

“At certain moments we lacked power but that’s twice in six days that we have played 120 minutes,” said skipper Modric.

“Of course this will leave a mark on you. You have to pay a price for such exertions.”

Croatia will now look to go one step further than the great side of 20 years

ago, who lost to France in the last four.

“It makes us extremely proud and happy to have reached the semi-finals again,” Modric added.

“We took a difficult route. We were unlucky at previous tournaments but now we are collecting those debts this year, and hopefully we will go a step further than in 1998.”

While Croatia coach

Zlatko Dalic shed tears of joy at the end, for Russia there was heartbreak. But they can be proud of their efforts, with a run to the last eight exceeding expectations for a side written off as no-hopers before the tournament.

“We just wanted to prove ourselves,” said coach Stanislav Cherchesov. “The entire country is in love with us, they know what

the Russian national team is worth.”

The Russians, riding a wave of euphoria after unexpectedly knocking out Spain in the previous round, came to the Black Sea beach resort determined to carry on to a first World Cup semi-final since the breakup of the Soviet Union.

But Croatia were the favourites. They dominated the match, even if Russia

contributed to another fantastic occasion in what has been an outstanding World Cup. The hosts went ahead thanks to a bolt from the blue just after the half-hour mark.

Cheryshev, back in the starting line-up, cut in from the left, exchanged passes with Artem Dzyuba and skipped away from a Modric challenge before firing home a superb shot from 25 yards.

Croatia were stunned.

But the Russian lead lasted only eight minutes before they drew level, Mario Mandzukic cutting the ball back for Kramaric to head home.

Ivan Perisic hit the post for Croatia in a second half they controlled but they had to wait until the 101st minute to go in front, defender Vida heading in a corner before removing his shirt as he ran away in celebration.

However, Russia dug deep to make it 2-2, substitute Alan Dzagoev curling in a free-kick for Fernandes to head home in the 115th minute. “For Croatia being in the semis is a great success,” said Dalic. “Of course there is some power left for the English. We do not want to stop.”

Luis Suarez rejects Griezmann’s ‘respect’

Luis Suarez

Nizhny Novgorod, Jul 8 (Agencies): Antoine Griezmann’s decision not to celebrate his World Cup quarter-final goal out of respect for Uruguay has received a lukewarm response from Luis Suarez.

Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann curtailed his typically exuberant celebrations after netting the second in the 2-0 win that sealed France’s spot in the final four.

The 27-year-old later spoke of his “love” for “Uruguayans and Uruguayan culture” formed by close relationships with club team-mate Diego Godin and former Real Sociedad mentor Martin Lasarte. Suarez, however, rejected the gesture as hollow given Griezmann’s role in ending his nation’s tournament.

“He’s not Uruguayan, he’s French and he scored a goal,” the Barcelona star told reporters.

“He doesn’t know what we have to do to succeed in football. He will have his customs and his Uruguayan way of speaking, but we feel differently.”

Suarez rued the injury absence of strike partner Edinson Cavani as “essential” to the result , although Uruguay’s hopes of advancing were not aided

by Fernando Muslera’s poor error for Griezmann’s goal .

The Galatasaray goalkeeper fumbled in a longrange effort in the 61st minute to gift France a buffer after Raphael Varane had headed home Griezmann’s free-kick shortly before half-time.

WC semi-final line-up: An all-European affair Russia players find solace in fans way.

While it’s hard to argue that England squad don’t have great players, the general feeling is that many of them fall just short of being top class, and that their success on the field is as much down to a great team spirit as it is anything else.

It’s impossible not to be impressed by Southgate, his incredibly calm nature and professional approach to everything he does has

brought the whole nation together and back in love with the England national side.

Croatia in Moscow on Wednesday night will be an extremely tough encounter, but England are favourite against a team that has come through two penalty shootouts against national sides rated inferior to England.

Come through this and a World Cup final against either France or Belgium really is a coin toss game.

Road to semi-finals

France players during a training session ahead of their semi-final clash with Belgium.

Moscow, Jul 8 (Agencies): The 2018 World Cup semifinal matchups are set and it is an all European semifinal with France facing Belgium on Tuesday and England battling Croatia on Wednesday. Each team is now just a victory away from the biggest match in the sport and a loss away from heartbreak.

France, as expected, is the favourite, but Les Bleus

have really not been all that convincing in the knockout stage, beating a poor Argentina team and then facing Uruguay without Edinson Cavani.

However, any of the four remaining teams, on their day, can beat each other. France haven’t been as impressive as Belgium in this tournament, not even close in fact, so they have to be at their absolute best

when they turn up in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday.

Not many expected 1966 champions England or Belgium to get to this point either. Both were viewed as teams with tons of potential but not enough experience but both have proven doubters wrong. They have also increased their chance of winning the tournament by producing some convincing performances along the

Upsets at FIFA World Cup 2018 Germany: A “shocked” Germany became the third straight reigning champion to be knocked out in the group stage at the World Cup - following Italy and Spain - after losing 2-0 to South Korea in Group F. In an embarrassingly poor performance Germany went behind in the game’s closing stages when Kim Young-gwon scored following a video review, with Son Heung-min then breaking away - German keeper Manuel Neuer was by this stage in the South Korean

half - to add the second.

S pai n : T h e 2 0 1 0 world champions, Spain crashed out in the knock out stage after going down to hosts Russia 3-4 on penalties.

Brazil: Belgium ended Brazil’s dream of a sixth World Cup title when they beat the South Americans 2-1 in a dramatic, enthralling end-to-end quarterfinal.

Argentina: Lionel Messi’s dream of winning the World Cup came to an end after France sent Ar-

gentina crashing out of the tournament in a seven-goal thriller in Kazan.

The 4-3 defeat also saw Messi failed to score in another World Cup knockout game, taking his staggering total to eight appearances where he’s failed to find the back of the net beyond the group stage.

Portugal: Portugal’s dream of winning a first ever World Cup came to an end after an Edinson Cavani-inspired Uruguay beat them 2-1 in the last 16.

France Group stage France 2 - 1 Australia France 1 - 0 Peru France 0 - 0 Denmark Round of 16 France 4 - 3 Argentina Quarter final France 2 - 0 Uruguay

Belgium Group stage Belgium 3 - 0 Panama Belgium 5 - 2 Tunisia Belgium 1 - 0 England Round of 16 Belgium 3 - 2 Japan Quarter final Belgium 2 - 1 Brazil

England Group stage England 2 - 1 Tunisia England 6 - 1 Panama England 0 - 1 Belgium Round of 16 England 1 (4) - 1 (3) Colombia Quarter final England 2 - 0 Sweden

Croatia Group stage Croatia 2 - 0 Nigeria Croatia 3 - 0 Argentina Croatia 2 - 1 Iceland Round of 16 Croatia 1 (3) - 1 (2) Denmark Quarter final Croatia 2 (4) - 2 (3) Russia

Russian supporters during the FIFA World Cup 2018.

M osco w, J u l 8 (Agencies): Thousands of cheering and flag-waving Russian fans thanked their disappointed players on Sunday after the host nation’s fairytale World Cup run came to a crushing end with a shootout loss to Croatia.

Coach Stanislav Cherchesov led his team onto a stage to a heroes’ welcome in a Moscow fan zone on a sunny day that was meant to put a patriotic exclamation point on Russia’s ability to beat the odds.

The long-suffering Russians entered the biggest event in sport as its

lowest-ranked nation but ended up coming up just short of reaching their first World Cup semi-final in 52 years.

“You were not the 12th player, you were the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th players,” Cherchesov told the crowd gathered on a scenic hill overlooking Luzhniki Stadium.

“We felt your support from the first second.” The national team has been gaining followers and drawing increasing political attention from government leaders with every win.

Forward Fedor Smolov received a rousing reception

despite making a mess of Russia’s penalty kicks.

“I am so happy to be a citizen of Russia,” he told the crowd.

“No other team in the world has fans like we do.”

Midfielder Denis Cheryshev dedicated his four goals to “the whole country”.

“Of course we wanted to go further,” he admitted.

“Thank you from the bottom of my soul—we love you.” Other players took turns thanking supporters before the ceremony ended with a rousing rendition of the Russian national anthem.

Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI): Returning to action after a lay-off of nearly two years due to an injury, India’s premier gymnast Dipa Karmakar Sunday clinched the gold medal in the vault event of FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup at Mersin, Turkey.

The 24-year-old from Tripura, who had finished fourth in vault event in the 2016 Rio Olympics, scored 14.150 to win the top prize.

She had topped the qualification with a score of 13.400. This is Dipa’s first medal in a World Challenge Cup. In her first attempt, Dipa had a difficulty score of 5.400 while collecting 8.700 in execution for a total of 14.100. She improved the score in her second attempt to 14.200 (5.600+8.600), giving her a total average of 14.150.

Rifda Irfanaluthfi of Indonesia clinched the silver with 13.400 points Nagaland Athletics Association officials and coaches with athletes of various disciplines during a training session at GHSS ground, United Colony, Dimapur. The athletes are being while local woman Goksu coached for the Senior National Athletics Meet.

Uctas Sanli took the bronze

Dipa Karmakar

with a score of 13.200.

Dipa, who is being accompanied by her coach Bisheshwar Nandi, has also qualified in balance beam finals by finishing third in the qualification with a score of 11.850.

Dipa had suffered an Anetrior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury after the Rio Olympics and had undergone a surgery. She was initially confident of making a comeback at the Commonwealth Games but rehabilitation took more time than expected and she missed the Gold Coast event.

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