June 17, 2018 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXVIII No. 189

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Flood situation in NE grim; toll mounts to 17

An aerial view of flood-affected Kailashahar town in Unakoti district of Tripura.

GUWAHATI/AGARTALA, Jun 16 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam worsened Saturday as four more people lost their lives, taking the death toll in the region to 17, officials said. Although the situation improved marginally in Tripura and Mizoram in the past 24 hours, one more person died in Manipur from flood-related incidents. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), four persons lost their lives in flood and landslide related incidents during the

ULFA FB page attracts youths; police files case GUWAHATI, JUN 16 (AGENCIES): In less than 20 hours since ULFA (I) opened its Facebook page on Saturday, it has received hundreds of likes and overwhelming support from its well-wishers, Times of India report stated. Realizing the worst fears of the police, a few citizens have also shared their mobile numbers, expressing desire to join the outfit, the report added. ADG (Special Branch) Pallab Bhattacharya said, “We have registered a case against the outfit.” He said, “We are moving cautiously and trying to see the information it contains. We have seen some youths have provided details of their whereabouts and expressed interest in joining the outfit.” ULFA on Saturday posted a video of an employee (Gopal Upadhaya) of tea garden in Tinsukia district, who was abducted on June 8. The abducted man in the video post said that he was allegedly working as an informer for a BJP legislator, who had promised him money in exchange for informing him about movements of the cadres of Ulfa (I) and NSCN (K) in that area. ADGP however said, “It seems that Gopal is being tutored to say all this.”

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last 24 hours. While one person each died at Sadar and Lakhipur revenue circles in Cachar district, one person lost his life at Lanka in Hojai, it added. Heavy rainfall triggered landslide at Mahur, Harangajao and Maibang under Haflong revenue circle in Dima Hasao, where one person lost his life, the ASDMA said. With this, the total number of persons losing their lives has gone up to seven in the first wave of flood this year. ASDMA said over 4.25 lakh people have been af-

fected in Assam’s Hojai, Karbi Anglong East, Karbi Anglong West, Golaghat, Karimganj, Hailakandi and Cachar districts. Karimganj has been the worst-affected with over 1.95 lakh people, followed by Hailakandi with almost 1.89 lakh people. Currently, 716 villages are under water and 3,292 hectares of crop areas have been damaged, the ASDMA said. Due to landslide between the Bandarkhal and Damchara station, rail movement continued to remain suspended in the

5 injured in Fire engine mishap

The ill-fated fire engine that turned turtle in Kohima on Saturday.

KOHIMA, JUN 16 (NPN): In an unfortunate accident, a fire engine while rushing to douse the fire that broke out at a house in lower Chandmari colony here Saturday met with an accident leaving five fire brigade personnel injured, two grievously. According to sources, the fire engine turned turtle at a taxi stand junction and damaged a local taxi and private gypsy. Among the injured, two persons were

admitted at Bethel hospital ICU while the one who broke his leg and other two who suffered minor injury were also admitted there. Following the accident, another two fire engines were pressed into service. The fire that broke out around 10 a.m. completely destroyed a three-room wooden house with CGI sheet roof, police said. No casualty was reported. (Correspondent)

Lumding-Badarpur section, NF Railway CPRO Pranav Jyoti Sharma said. ASDMA said authorities are running 213 relief camps and distribution centres in five districts, where 1,00,010 people have taken shelter. Nearly 350 people have been evacuated to safer places during the last 24 hours by the SDRF and NDRF personnel from Karimganj, Hailakandi and Cacahar. Landslides have taken place at three locations in Guwahati city, but no casualties has been reported so far. Currently, Brahmaputra at Nimatighat in Jorhat, while Barak at AP Ghat in Cachar and Badarpurghat in Karimganj are flowing above the danger marks. Other rivers like Dhansiri at Numaligarh in Golaghat, Jia Bharali at NT Road crossing in Sonitpur, Kopili at Kampur in Nagaon, Katakhal at Matizuri in Hailakandi and Kushiyara at Karimganj town are flowing above the danger marks. In Manipur, one person died in Imphal West district, official sources said. However, the intensity of rainfall decreased in Imphal this morning, but the situation

was yet to improve in the valley districts of Thoubal, Imphal West and Bishnupur, they said. A fisherman drowned in a swollen river in Imphal West district yesterday, a report issued by the Relief and Disaster Management Department noted, adding that more than 1.8 lakh people have been affected by the floods. The number of damaged houses across the state has increased to 22,624 yesterday from 12,500 on Thursday, necessitating the setting up of 48 new relief camps, it said. The flood situation has slightly improved in Tripura even as over 40,000 people continue to remain stranded in 189 relief camps across the state, the sources said. The flood situation also improved in Mizoram today with the water level of river Tlawng and Langkaih receding, officials said. Disaster Management and Rehabilitation department officials said though the water level of Tlawng and Langkaih river in Lunglei district has started receding, but 500 families were displaced and a number of houses were still under the water.

Centre assures more medical seats for state

S. Pangnyu Phom with JP Nadda and others in New Delhi on Saturday. Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, JUN 16 (NPN): Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, JP Nadda has assured that the Centre will seriously consider increase in quota of medical seats for Nagaland in various medical colleges in India. This was conveyed to Nagaland Health minister, S. Pangnyu Phom, who called on Nadda Saturday at his office chambers here. Earlier, Pangnyu apprised Nadda about the need for more medical seats to students from the state and also about the proposed medical college in Kohima. He justified the demand for additional medical seats

on the ground that unlike most states, Nagaland has no medical college despite growing demands each year. While most states in north east have at least one medical institute and some having at least two or more, Nagaland is still without it despite its long pending demand. It may also be recalled that minister for Higher and Technical Education, Imna Along had also assured the All Nagaland College Students’ Union to arrange additional MBBS and BDS seats for students of the state from next academic session. He had also told the delegation that he would ask for special quota for Nagaland in these courses. Earlier, Union MoS

for Health, Ashwini Kumar Choubey had informed the Parliament that there are 479 medical colleges in the country with an intake capacity of 67,352 MBBS seats. 13,004 MBBS seats have been added in the last three years, he said. Choubey also said that the gover nment is implementing a centrallysponsored scheme for the establishment of new medical colleges attached with district/referral hospitals in 58 districts in 20 states and union territories in underserved areas of the country. There are other centrally sponsored schemes for increasing UG and PG seats in the existing government medical colleges, he said.

CM mourns demise of ex-APO vice president DIMAPUR, JUN 16 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio has expressed pain over the demise of Kevimedo Rutsa, former vice president of the Angami Public Organization (APO) and former Kohima Village Council chairman. In his condolence message, Rio recalled that late uncle Kevimedo Rutsa was a ‘Rüna Peyu’ in the NNC during the 1950s and was imprisoned for the Naga cause. He also served as area council member of the Northern Angami and a life member of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Nagaland. Rio said he had the privilege of working closely with late Kevimedo when he (Rio) was the chairman of the Northern Angami area (Cont’d on p-7)

NPF slams NDPP for diverting issues DIMAPUR, JUN 16 (NPN): NPF Saturday ridiculed the NDPP for defending “its master Neiphiu Rio, incumbent chief minister” and described it as a “cheap publicity game” to divert attention from the pertinent issues concerning the Nagas. NPF through its press bureau claimed that being the parent regionalist political party of the state, it was only concerned for the destiny of the Naga people unlike “the yesterday-born political party” NDPP formed by “a bunch of political opportunists”, who would shift their loyalty anytime and would no more be in the political map of Nagaland tomorrow. NPF wondered how NDPP was trying to defend Rio’s June 12, 2018 statement in Delhi where he “clearly declared” that Naga integration was not possible and PDA government would not oppose the Citizenship

Amendment Bill 2016. NPF said it was not concerned under what obligation or compulsion Rio “bowed down” to such stand for the future of the Naga people. It, however, said that since NPF represented the identity of the Naga people it would continue to fight for the rights of the Naga people. NPF alleged that so long Nagaland was ruled by Rio and NDPP party, the future of the Naga people appeared bleak. According NPF, the chief minister announced that PDA government would not oppose the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 since Article 371 (A) was “good enough status to protect the Nagas”. In this regard, NPF asked the chief minister to point out under which Clause of the Article 371 (A) was Nagaland protected from the Citizenship Bill. It also asked how far the

Naga people were protected for the last 55 years under the Article from illegal immigrants in Dimapur and adjoining areas. Further, it asked whether the cabinet had gone through the contents of the proposed Citizenship Bill. Unless the contents of the proposed Bill were discussed in the Cabinet, NPF said how could chief minister “manipulate and try to back track with fabricated language to convince the public.” NPF has demanded that the chief minister come out clearly on why he opposed the integration of the Naga people and supported the Citizenship Bill, which would invite the influx of the illegal migrants into the Naga soil to swallow the Nagas and turning Nagaland into another Tripura state where the tribals were minority at present. (Cont’d on p-7)

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Mega legal services camp held at Phek town

Attendees line up to avail different services during the mega legal services camp. (Inset) Mezivolu T. Therieh speaking at the program. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUN 16 (NPN): A Mega Legal Services Camp was held under the auspices of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) and Phek District Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with various government departments, stakeholders and NGOs, at local ground, Phek town on Saturday. Member secretary N S L S A , M e z i vo l u T. Therieh, in her key note address said that the Legal Services Authority Act 1987 created legal service authorities primarily with an aim to provide legal services to the weaker and marginalized sections of society. According to her, under this act, one of the functions as per section 4(e) is to organize legal services camps especially

in rural areas with the dual purpose of educating the weaker sections of society about their rights, and also to encourage them to settle their cases in Lok Adalats. She said the objectives of the legal services camp was spreading awareness of the welfare legislations and schemes, identifying and connecting people to welfare schemes to ensure benefits for eligible people and to give appropriate legal advice and take steps when deemed necessary. Therieh told the gathering that the mega legal services camp was a service delivery model to cause a paradigm shift from legal awareness to legal empowerment for marginalized and weaker sections of society. She expressed gratitude to Nagaland government for their prompt responses in co-

Peace Channel organises capacity building programme DIMAPUR: Peace Channel conducted a capacity building programme for Peace Club members on June 14 at Christ King Higher Secondary School (CKHSS) and Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Kohima. A press release by Peace Channel stated that with an aim to help students gain proper knowledge of the use of different types of toys, the students of CKHSS were capacitated on “anti –war toys”. The resource person, Susan Kulnu, said that there were toys for various ages that entertain and educate children and that playing with toys was an important tool to make a child understand the com-

plex phenomena of the world around it. Kulnu however lamented that some toys, that are available today, unwittingly encourage factionalism and feuds among children. Later the students were invited to take an oath and say no to war toys. At DBHSS, Kulnu talked about the “vision of peace-unity in diversity” with an aim to encourage positive thinking and spread peace. She stated that unity in diversity plays a big role in bringing about peace in life. Altogether 57 students and three teacher animators respectively attended the programme.

operating and coordinating with its flagship programme of conducting legal services camps in all the districts at various intervals. Dwelling on the importance of such legal camps, she said “everything starts with knowing your rights and entitlements, otherwise you will not get what you deserve”. She advised the public that in order to get assistance from Phek District Legal Service Authority, they have to send the required documents to its head office located at Kohima. ADC Phek, Mhathung Tsanglao in his address said this legal camp spreads awareness of rights and entitlements, from the government that are accessible to the public. He also spoke about the public responsibility of protecting and conserving the environment

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUN 16 (NPN): As a pre-cursor to the career counselling program to be held at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur on June 18, Genius Career Guide, a unit of DIA Education Foundation, Dimapur held a press meet at Shemrock Academy, Army Supply road on Saturday. Speaking to Nagaland Post, counsellor, Momena Das said that the objective of the counselling program will be to create awareness among students seeking a K

career direction, and even parents and educational institutions in Nagaland. Momena said that Genius Career Guide intends to bring students directly in contact with colleges and do away with the concept of middlemen. She said its aim is to help students chalk out a career path and make wellinformed decisions. Talking about Nagaland in particular, she said that career decisions should ideally start being made as early as class 9. She emphasized on taking

DIMAPUR: Nagaland NGOs Forum (NNGOF) has been formed to conglomerate various NGO bodies providing humanitarian services in multiple areas and domains. A press release issued by NNGOF chairman, Dr. Hesheto Chishi and general secretary, Ainla Pongen, stated that the forum was formed on May 15, 2018 with some “primary concerns” -- to attain welfare of the societies; build networking relationship among NGOs; monitor better service delivery to beneficiaries, insist on transparency to check corruption on project agencies and offer a platform for the government for better governance etc. NNGOF has invited every government registered NGO in Nagaland to be part of the forum by enrolling their societies. For further information one has been asked to contact information & publicity secretary: +91-8974028113, +91-9612161763; general secretary: +91-7005715285 and ‘nagalandngosforum@ gmail.com’.

NDWM observes International Domestic Workers Day in Dmu

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DIMAPUR, JUN 16 (NPN): Along with the rest of the world, Nagaland obser ved Inter national Workers Day on Saturday, at ASSISI auditorium in Dimapur under the theme “Uniting for domestic workers rights”. The program was organized by National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM), Nagaland region in collaboration with Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA). Speaking at the program as the speaker, Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) & DDLSA Dimapur secretary, Ajongba Imchen stated that the day and the program was important as far as the DDLSA was concerned and especially for domestic workers to learn about their rights and duties. Highlighting the importance of the DDLSA for domestic workers, Imchen maintained that in his one and half year as CJM, he

Ajongba Imchen speaking at the International Domestic Workers Day program. (NP)

found that no case or report has been filed by domestic workers in Dimapur although DDLSA was ready to hear their grievances and protect their rights. He lamented that the state government still had not registered Nagaland Domestic Workers Union as a trade union. “The constitution of India talks about equal rights whereas domestic workers are not given their right’s which seems to be unfortunate”, he said. Imchen said that though people constantly

talk about corruption, we fail to realize that depriving the rights of domestic workers was also a form of corruption. He also spoke about the importance of domestic workers and their contributions towards the economy. He assured the gathering that the DDLSA would leave no stone unturned in their fight for domestic workers’ rights and protection. Speaking about child trafficking in Dimapur, he said that these children mostly belong to domestic workers and he urged women domestic workers to be mindful of this fact. Imchen also called upon domestic workers to continue working sincerely and honestly. At the program, a speech was also delivered by reverend Sr. Mary CJ and various cultural items were also presented. Earlier, the program was chaired by Avono and later vote of thanks was delivered by Maya Sabu.

ICDS functionaries’ vertical trg concludes in Mon

news in Brief ANATG 2015 Batch Dimapur unit informs: The ANATG 2015 batch Dimapur unit has reminded all its members to strictly follow the instructions and resolutions passed by the agitation core committee and central body. In this regard, all its members are to report to directorate of School Education, (DoSE) Kohima on June 18, 8 am. Stringent actions will be imposed on members who fail to attend the proposed agitation programme. The unit also requested all right thinking citizens to extend their support and cooperation with its fight for justice. PAUD meeting information: Phomching Area Union Dimapur (PAUD) has informed all public leaders, students, business persons, government servants, Nation workers, private workers living under Dimapur area to attend the general meeting on June 23, 9 a.m at the residence of Gangging at Bor-Lingrijan, Dimapur. STO Longleng informs: Sub-Treasury Officer (STO) Longleng has informed all the pensioners Life/Family and others drawing pension under STO Longleng to attend the physical verification drive from June 25 to 29 during office hours without fail. No pension payments will be entertained on failure to comply with this directive.

Genius Career Guide to conduct free career counselling program

(L-R) Momena Das, Subhankar Das and Sandip Saha at the press meet on June 16.

and nature. Parents are also responsible to educate their children and every citizen is responsible for protecting public property, he stated. The program was led by district and session judge & chairman Phek DLSA, a folk song was presented by Ratakhrii, while of a vote thanks was proposed by project coordinator, legal services camp NSLSA, Limasenla Longkumer advocate. Later, Mezivolu T Therieh inaugurated the stalls and visited to all of them. Altogether 32 stalls, including various government departments, legal services and NGOs, were set up to help the public. The departments at the camp were -- the departments of labour, power, soil and water conservation, disaster management, legal and metrology and consumer protection, irrigation and flood control, planning, co-operation, horticulture, DIPR, employment exchange, food and supplies, rural development, education, agriculture, ATMA, postal, NSTCB, SBI, forest, legal awareness, fisheries, Vety. & animals husbandry, land resources, social welfare, PHED, transport, sericulture, NSACS, medical, NAPAD, Aadhaar registration, among others. The daylong camp registered 2,227 visitors and dispensed on spot services from 32 departmental and NGO stalls.

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a student’s aptitude into consideration while deciding a course for them and that decisions should not be made on the basis of outside influence and pressure. She also pointed out the gap between students and parents in making career choices and the need for the gap to be plugged. The need to ask the right questions, both from the students and educators is also absolutely crucial, she added. Momena also lamented that many students today don’t seem to be aware of the many centrally sponsored schemes published during the months of December and January. She added that Genius Career Guide is also doing its bit to help marginalized students get scholarships. According to marketing manager, Sandip Saha, students can come and register themselves for the free career counselling program at Hotel Acacia, 3 p.m on Monday. Apart from Momena Das and Sandip Saha, proprietor Subhankar Das was also present at the press meet.

Resource persons, organizers and ICDS functionaries at the program.

DIMAPUR: A ver tical training program for quality improvement in Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) for block level ICDS functionaries of Mon district, that started on June 11, with SDO

al centre Guwahati, Dr. Minakshi Regon, accompanied by Dhriti Kalita. Local resource persons C-SAM World Vision India, David Konyak, MO, Dr. Paul Chimang, D P O, DA P C U M o n , Longyim Tzudir, panel

lawyer, Manon and assistant professor DIET Mon, Chenkang Konyak also took part in the program. CDPOs, supervisors and Anganwadi workers of Mon district attended the training.

ANGPTA Tseminyu supports ANATG & NSSATA DIMAPUR: The All Nagaland Government Primary Teacher Association (ANGPTA) Tseminyu unit has appealed to the state government and the concerned department to regularize the service of all 1166 Adhoc teachers without further delay. In a press release, unit presi-

NSUI Delhi meets state NSUI officials

KOHIMA: National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) Nagaland unit convened a consultative meeting with national secretary NSUI Manoj Hazarika, New Delhi in charge of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh on June 14 at NSUI office, Congress Bhavan Kohima. Vice President NSUI (NL), Niloboto Sumi and sr. vice president NSUI (NL), Moasenla Jamir, in a release said the meeting was at-

Civil Mon, Reny Wilfried as chief guest, concluded on June 15. A press release from CDPO Aboi, K. Wango Langsym stated that the main resource person of the program was assistant director NIPCCD region-

tended by general secretary (org) NPCC, Moa Emchen, NSUI (NL) state committee members and some members who resigned on February 16, 2018. It said the resigned members withdrew their resignations in the presence of national secretary of NSUI. The release further stated that the meeting in charge discussed the urgent need to set-up the state executive committee of the NSUI (NL) at the earliest.

dent, Sanenlo Wanth stated that the ANATG members had fulfilled all the criteria laid down by the department like teacher training, suitability test and spot verification of documents. It therefore called upon the government to regularize their services for smooth functioning,

without further disturbances, of the school environment. The unit also extended its full support to NSSATA’s ongoing agitation and urged the government to come up with a permanent solution at the earliest and deliver justice to both the parties.

NABARD launches Khulazu Basa farmers club in Phek

Immanuel college observes anti-ragging awareness day

DIMAPUR: Immanuel College observed an Anti-ragging awareness Day on June 15, at the college auditorium. The programme was organized by the Anti-ragging committee with an objective to create awareness among the students about ragging. In a press release, college media cell convenor Akutu Poireng stated that the college dean of students, Loli Athisii, gave an introduction to the ragging that is prevalent outside the state. He said ragging in any form was a punishable offence under the law passed by the Supreme Court and supported by The UGC. He further dwelt on the impacts of ragging on the victim, how it could leave a permanent scar on the victim’s mind or sometimes even ruin the victim’s career. The programme was chaired by assistant professor department of history, Hriizia Lazeo and invocation prayer was pronounced by assistant professor department of education Temjen Longkumer.

Khulazu Basa Farmers Club and NABARD members at the launching of the club.

DIMAPUR: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched a Khulazu Basa Farmers Club on June 15 at Khulazu Basa village, Phek district. A press release by NABARD, Phek, stated that the farmers club was sponsored by NABARD

and promoted by Nagaland State Co-operative Bank (NStCB), Pfutsero branch. DDM NABARD, Imsunaro, said that the forum could act as a bridge between the villagers and banks/stakeholders leading to better banker borrower relationships. ACTO, KVK, Dr. Es-

ther, spoke about various agricultural technologies available that the farmers could utilize for enhancing their income. BM, NStCB Pfutsero, Mhathung, dwelt on building relationships with villagers through the farmers’ club platform and proper use of banking. K

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WEATHER FORECAST June 17

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Periods of sun, a t-storm

33 27

Aizawl

An a.m. thunderstorm or two 27 21

Guwahati A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 31 24 Imphal

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 29 20

Itanagar A shower and t-storm around 27 22 Shillong An a.m. t-storm in the area Kohima

Clouds and sun, a t-storm

Dimapur A thunderstorm in spots Mkg

A thunderstorm in the area

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

23 18 25 17 33 22 26 17 19 15

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26 20

Zunheboto Clouds and sun, a t-storm

24 15

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Tovihoto Ayemi with R.K. Singh in New Delhi on June 15.

D IMAPUR: Tovihoto Ayemi, advisor (Power) along with senior officers from the department of Power presented the technical requirements of the state to R.K. Singh, union minister of state for Power and New Renewable Energy in New Delhi on June 15. A press release by PRO (IPR) Nagaland House, New Delhi, stated that the advisor pointed out to the union minister that the Power sector in the state had been ignored for so many years and there was a need to revamp and mod-

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ernize this sector but state resources alone were insufficient to bring quick changes. He informed the minister that the state had now identified various potential Hydro power locations but there were numerous challenges to developing these into hydro projects. One such reason was attributed by the advisor to the government of India’s inadequate funding pattern, thereby requiring the state to get gap funding support from NEC/DoNER. He also submitted a letter from the chief min-

ister requesting the union minister to provide funding for a few priority Hydro projects in the state such as 42 Mega Watt Lower Tizu project, 24 Mega Watt Zungki project and 2.1 Mega Watt Dzuna experimental model project. Tovihoto also suggested that conversion of the existing electro-mechanical meters to prepaid meters was the only solution to mitigate huge AT&C loss of the state, and he requested the union minister to speed up the proposed pre-paid project covering 19 statutory and census towns. The union minister assured the advisor that top priority would be accorded to Nagaland’s overall power development and costs for hydro projects would be thoroughly examined through appropriate central agencies. The union minister also stated that Nagaland should no longer function in isolation with very outdated systems and he stated that it was high time that the Power sector in the state should also be corporatized to enable the state to avail various benefits from financial institutions.

MSME meeting conducted in Kiphire increase awareness of the schemes and programs of the ministry of MSME & its various offices. The meeting discussed setting up an entrepreneurship development cell at District Industries Centre (DIC), registration of MSMEs under Udyog Aad-

har Memorandum, National SC/St hub, Livelihood Business Incubator and other schemes for the industrial environment development of the district. The DC requested coordination among all the departments for active implementation of schemes.

The MSME meeting underway at DC Kiphire’s chambers on June 15.

DIMAPUR: A meeting on the activities of the ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, for the development of Kiphire district was held under the chairmanship of DC, Kiphire, Mohammad Ali Shihab. The meeting was held in the DC’s chambers in

Kiphire on June 15. Kiphire has been declared an “Aspirational District” by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, a policy think tank of the Government of India. According to the Kiphire DC, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss and

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio met Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar in New Delhi on June 16.

‘First Choice’ diagnostic laboratory opens in Mokokchung

Rev. Lima Jamir (3-L) and Mr & Mrs Talipokum with church members. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, JUN 16 (NPN): A diagnostic laboratory, ‘First Choice’, was dedicated at Arkong Ward on Saturday, initiated by Kumlong Baptist Church,

pastor Rev. Lima Jamir. In a brief dedicatory function, proprietor Mr & Mrs Talipokum stated that the dedicatory function was a dream project from the year 2015 that had come true for him and

his wife Tiayenla, through the constant grace of God, and monetary assistance from the Bank of Baroda & PMEGP 2015-16. Tiayenla is the Medical Technologist of the Laboratory and holds a Bachelor’s

degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Talipokum (who is the grandson of educationist Mayangnokcha) said that the setting up the Laboratory was more than a business, it was an opportunity to serve the people, not only of Mokokchung district but the neighbouring districts of Tuensang, Zunheboto, Wokha and Longleng. He said that it would save money, the inconvenience of travel, and time for the people by getting the diagnosis facilities at home. He said that ‘First Choice’ Diagnostic Laboratory would be available for Hematology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Hermon Test

and Microbiology, adding that that Histopatology would also be installed very soon. The dedicatory function began with an invocation by Kumlong Baptist Church, associate pastor, Kikum.

KQWS organizes leadership trg DIMAPUR: The Kipi Qomi Welfare Society (KQWS), a non-profit NGO based in Dimapur with its branch office at Zunheboto, organized a leadership development training program for minority women (non-residential) at Atoizu town jubilee hall on June 16, sponsored by the ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, under the scheme “Nai Roshni”. A press release issued by KQWS chairman organizing committee, Henito Sema stated that resource person, Tozheli Awomi senior nurse PHC Atoizu town spoke on the topic “health and hygiene”. She strongly advocated for the idea that health of women determined the asset of a nation and that a woman should always keep herself healthy to shoulder any eventuality that may arise especially at home. While encouraging young mothers to immunize their children, she also said that every woman should make use of the freely available government schemes like NHM. The training programme was chaired by Kavito Achumi, prayer said by Khevikali Achumi, youth associate pastor of Atoizu Town Baptist Church (Nito Mount) and the closing prayer was said by Nighatoli Chishi, associate pastor women, Atoizu Town Baptist Church (SBAK Aizuto). The programme was attended by around 40 women from Atoizu town and its surrounding villages. K Y M C

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RAF formed to combat possible outbreak of diseases in Manipur

CHIEF MINISTER, ministers inspect flood affected areas

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IMPHAL, Jun 16: Manipur health department has formed a rapid action force (RAF) to combat possible outbreak of contagious diseases following the flood. With flood situation improving, authorities of Manipur government Saturday concentrated on providing relief materials to the affected people. State health minister L Jayentakumar said that soon after its formation, RAF teams have been sent out to the flood affected areas to check the health conditions of the flood affected people,

particularly those taking at the relief camps. The teams will also keep a close watch for any outbreak of contagious diseases, he added. Talking to media persons during inspection of flood affected areas in Imphal West, the minister stressed on the need of creating awareness on the contagious diseases, particularly water-borne diseases. Officials of the state health department observed major risk factor for outbreak of contagious diseases was contamination of drinking-water facilities.

“There is an increased risk of infection of waterborne diseases contracted through direct contact with polluted waters, such as wound infections, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, and ear, nose and throat infections. However, these diseases are not epidemic-prone,” they said. Meanwhile, state Chief Minister N Biren Singh, ministers and MLAs Saturday inspected the flood affected areas and distributed relief materials. The Chief Minister who inspected flood affected areas in Imphal West district

19 cancer centres in Assam to start functioning from mid 2020

Guwahati, Jun 16 (PTI): Assam government Saturday announced 19 cancer care centres, to be set up across the state in partnership with Tata Trusts at an investment of Rs 1,910 crore, will start functioning from mid-2020. The government will lay the foundation stone of the proposed centres at a function on June 18 in presence of Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP President Amit Shah and Tata Trusts Chairman Ratan Tata. “We have reached the stage now to lay the foundation stone and conduct ‘Bhumi Pujan’, which will be done on Monday. After that, all the hospitals will be operational tentatively within next two years,” Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference here. The Assam government and Tata Trusts have formed a non- profitable entity - Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) - with equal partnership to implement the project and manage the centres, he added. “Tata Trusts will give Rs 830 crore initially, while

the Assam government will put in Rs 1,080 crore. So, the initial corpus of Rs 1,910 crore will go to ACCF, which will be a six-member trust,” Sarma said. The association is to set up 19 cancer hospitals or centres of “different categorisation” at as many places, the Health minister said. Assam government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Trusts during the ‘Advantage Assam - Global Investment Summit 2018’ in February this year to operate 17 cancer care centres across 15 districts. Sarma said the number of the centres has been revised and it will be 19 now. As per the plan, the district hospitals at Darrang, Goalpara, Golaghat, Haflong and Sivasagar will have diagnosis and day-care centres without having surgery facilities, termed as L3. Existing and proposed medical colleges at Barpeta, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur, Diphu, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Tinsukia, Karimganj and Nalbari will have facilities for radiation, chemother-

apy and surgery with 150 bedded hospitals, termed as L2. Assam Medical College and Hospital will be the referral centre and will have a separate 200-250 hospital, termed as L1, Sarma said. “Out of these proposed centres, we are having some problems regarding land acquisition in Darrang, Golaghat, Sivasagar and Haflong. In rest of the places, land has been given to ACCF under a 33 year lease agreement,” he added. Apart from these centres, the Assam government is constructing a 500-bedded cancer hospital under the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, the Health minister informed. “For developing the Guwahati hospital as apex centre for cancer treatment, we will invest Rs 200 crore, of which Rs 180 crore will be given by the Centre,” he added. Sarma said this hospital will be known as South East Asian Cancer Research Centre and it will carry out research on the disease in North East as well as neighbouring countries.

Agartala, Jun 16 (IANS): The Tripura government on Saturday launched the GPS (Global Positioning System) and wireless based 24x7 “mobile policing” service to curb crime, especially against women. Launching the “mobile policing” service, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance government’s main thrust is to make Tripura a crime and drug free state. “We want to empower women. My government’s resolution is zero tolerance against all types of crimes, especially against women. We would root out the activities of the ‘land mafia”,” said Deb, who also holds the home portfolio. He said with the launch of the “mobile policing” service, people won’t need to go to the police, and police would go to the spot within a few minutes to deal with the situation. “People, with the help of information technology, can inform the police using any electronic devices or system and police can also, by exploiting the information technology, deal with the situation. It would save time and physical involvement.” The BJP-led alliance government on Saturday completed 100 days in office. “My government’s biggest achievement in the

100 days is transparency in governance,” Deb said and asked the police and other government officials and employees to complete their tasks in a time bound manner. He said the BJP government, in a significant decision last month, reserved 10 per cent posts in the police force for women to deal more efficiently with crimes related to them. “From now on, 10 per cent posts would be reserved in all types of recruitment in police force for women. Currently, there are four per cent women police personnel in the Tripura Police force. The state government took this decision keeping in mind the Supreme Court’s observation while dealing with Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case,” the Chief Minister added. Explaining about the 24x7 “mobile policing” service, police chief Akhil Kumar Sukhla said the entire service would be monitored and directed through GPS and wireless based technology. “To operate the ‘mobile policing’ service, a police van or a small vehicle with police personnel would keep patrolling round-the-clock in their assigned zone. The mobile patrolling would remain in constant contact with the nearest police station, outpost besides higher authorities,” the Director General of Police said.

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Itanagar, Jun 16 (PTI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Saturday said scientific research products should be made people-friendly to benefit humanity. Scientific and research institutes should also aim at reducing cost of production, find methods for value addition and generate gainful employment, he said. The vice president said this while interacting with the research scholars and faculty members of North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) at Nirjuli, near here. He said farmers cultivating for 50 years having skills in cultivation and the faculty members of

Arunachal Youth Cong protests against inflation

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT BLOCKS KOHIMA: NAGALAND No. DRD/MGNREGA/EXAM-INT/2018-19 Dated, Kohima the 14th June 2018

the ground that the district magistrate had refused it permission. The state Congress president said that permission for taking out the rally had been sought two weeks ago and “denying permission on the spot without prior intimation amounted to provocation.” “It is a democratic country and we cannot be prohibited from taking out a rally just because the vice president has arrived here a day in advance. It is injustice,” Sanjoy said. The partcipants went a few metres ahead of the original venue and began the rally, he said. “With no governance, rising inflation and continuing negligence of the downtrodden sections of the society, it is time to awaken the masses,” Sanjoy and Banerjee said.

This is to notify that, the suitability test for honorarium employees of MGNREGS shall be held on 21st and 22nd at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Rural Development, Kohima, Nagaland, from 9:00 a.m. onwards. The details are given below: Date : 21st and 22nd June, 2018-06-10 Venue : Conference Hall, Directorate of Rural Development, Kohima Day -1 (21st June): 09:00 AM– 09:30 AM - Written Exam for Group A, B, C & D 09:30 AM onwards - Oral Interview for Group A & B Day – 2 (22nd June): 10:00 AM onwards - Oral Interview for Group C & D Group Classification: Group – A: MGNREGA Commissionerate & DRDBs, Mon District & Longleng District. Group – B: Tuensang District, Zunheboto District & Kiphire District. Group – C: Phek Dist, Peren Dist, Wokha Dist. Group – D: Kohima Dist, Mokokchung Dist, Dimapur Dist. NB: 1. All Candidates must bring the following documents: - Their First Appointment Order and Latest Extension Order - HSLC Exam Admit Card and Computer Certificate from a recognised University/Institution. 2. All DPCs will be Interview Board Member for their respective Districts. In the absence of any DPC, interview for the same District will not be conducted. The services of those employees failing to appear the said suitability test will be automatically terminated. (IMLIMEREN JAMIR) Director RD & SPC MGNREGA, Rural Development Blocks. Nagaland, Kohima K-1809

Itanagar, Jun 16 (PTI): Members of the Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress took out a bike rally from Nirjuli to the state capital Saturday to protest against inflation and other issues. Shouting Bharat Bachao slogans, hundreds of Youth Congress members participated in the rally from Nirjuli, 19 kilometre from here, despite a drizzle. State Congress president Takam Sanjoy and AIYC national secretary Monalisa Baner jee, incharge of the state, flagged off the rally at 8 am after a heated exchange of words with the police, as it was prohibited from taking off from the original venue, the party leaders said. The police prohibited the rally from taking off from Nyokumniya hall at Nirjuli along the NH-415 on

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technology if combined together could give the much desired results. He asked scientific and research institutes to adopt ‘lab to land’ technology to benefit the humanity. Naidu said “after being elected as a peoples representative in 1978, I have been touring various research institutions in the country to find out what benefits they are extending to the society.” Earlier in the day, Naidu laid the foundation stone of seepage management system and storm water drainage system of Itanagar town at Dorjee Khandu convention hall here in presence of Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and other ministers. The vice-president had arrived in Itanagar yesterday on his maiden two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Guwahati, Jun 16 (Agencies): Unlike the Assam police, who arrested 38 social media abusers within a week of the lynching of two adventure enthusiasts in Guwahati, the cyber cell of the Meghalaya police is yet to locate those responsible for igniting the communal violence in Shillong with misinformation spread through WhatsApp. A tiff between nontribal women and tribal bus operators on May 31 had snowballed into communal unrest after rumours about the death of local youth spread on social media. “We are following some clues to zero in on the people behind the misinformation campaign on social media,” an officer of Meghalaya police’s cyber cell said on Friday. But the officer said the cell did not have adequate manpower and was in need of upgraded equipment to act with speed and accuracy.

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Army jawan from Manipur martyred in Kashmir

I mphal , J un 1 6 (Agencies): An army jawan was martyred in Pakistani firing in Naushera sector along the Line of Control in Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Pakistani forces initiated unprovoked firing of mortars, thereby violating the ceasefire agreement. “Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of mortars on routine Indian Army patrol, 700 metres inside Indian territory in Naushera sector along the Line of Control (LoC) this

morning,” a senior Army officer stated. In the exchange of fire, Rifleman Bikas Gurung was grievously injured and succumbed to his injuries. The 21-year-old soldier belonged to Khunka Khuki village of Manipur, and is survived by his mother, Beana May Gurung. The violation comes after four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an assistant commandant-rank officer, were killed in firing by Pakistani Rangers along the International Border in Samba district on June 13.

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Whereas, an application has been submitted by Shri HONIKHE SEMA with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of his wife deceased Late YIMPEN KONYAK, Ex Typing under the establishment of Executive Engineer, PWD (H), Mon Division – I, who expired on 22/04/2018. Objection are hereby invited from persons having objection or claim for withdrawal of the dues by the applicant within 30 (Thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period. Deputy Commissioner Mon: Nagaland K-1808

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NOTICE No. Judl-47/2017-18/ /Whereas, Shri. Lichanbemo son of Late Smti. Nzilo Lotha a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to draw PPO No. Pen/Com-4228/ NL/S/8104 and AC No. 11766533979, in favour of his deceased mother Late. Smti. Nzilo Lotha who expired on 01/03/2008. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and succession certificate shall be issued. WKC-70

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NOTIFICATION Whereas this office has received related documents forwarded by Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Noklak for recognition of proposed New Sanglao Longding Village under Thonoknyu sub-division of Tuensang District. And whereas the area of the proposed New Sanglao Longding Village for recognition as per survey report is 1487 Acres with the following boundaries : 1. North :- Longkhia Mong Nala – Kengnyu Village. 2. South :- Youjek haiu Nala – Peshu Village 3. East :- Khaoshiu hill - Sanglao Village 4. West :- Shingje mong – Jejeiking Village I, Shri L. Jamithung Lotha, Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang do hereby issue this public notice that claim/ Objection if any, for recognition of the said village may be given in writing within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice by any claimant to the undersigned, otherwise, the said village will be taken up for recognition under the procedure as laid down by the Government. The public notice will come into force wef the date of this notification. (L. JAMITHUNG LOTHA) Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang

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The Court of Shri Ajongba Imchen Civil Judge Sr. Division, Dimapur, Nagaland. Suit No : Civil Suit No. 3 of 2018 Plaintiff : Shri. E. Mantok Konyak Defendants : Shri Harjit Singh Jaggi. Prop. New Orchid's, Holy Cross School Junction, Dimapur. To,

Shri. Harjit Singh Jaggi Prop. New Orchid's Holy Cross School Junction Dimapur, P.O. Dimapur. Whereas the plaintiff above named has instituted a suit against you for recovery of arrears of house rent of Rs.7,72,200/(Rupees seven lakhs seventy two thousand and two hundred) only as on 31/03/2018 and for ejectment from the premises. You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 5/07/2018 at 10:00 A.M. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court this the 6th day of June 2018. Shri. Ajongba Imchen Civil Judge (Senior Division) Dimapur : Nagaland

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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inspecting repairing work on Imphal River bank at Chajing Karam in Imphal West on Saturday. (NP)

said that government was working to find a permanent solution to flash floods and minimize the impact of natural calamities in every possible way. “Government has started consultation with experts for a comprehensive plan to deal with flash floods frequently happening in the state,” he said. While stating that the main reasons behind the current flood was excessive rainfall, Singh said, “one should not blame defective river bed dredging progamme which was taken up by the government ahead of rainy season.” In the past 62 years, Manipur recorded rainfall rate of 250 mm to 260 mm during the month of June, however, this year, the state recorded rainfall rate of 600 mm till June 14, he said. The Chief Minister, accompanied by state CAF&PD minister K Shyam and MLAs, also inspected the repairing work carried on the embankment of Imphal River at Chajing Karam in Imphal West district. According to government report, the recent flood triggered by torrential rains has affected over 146 villages and 1.50 lakh people have been rendered homeless besides losing lives of seven people.

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Eid celebrated across India

Bengaluru, Jun 16 (AGENCIES): Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said he had instructed officials to release 20,000 cusecs from Kabini dam while expressing hope that the state would be able to give Tamil Nadu its share of Cauvery water in June if the monsoon continues to deliver ample rainfall. Kumaraswamy, on a visit to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu, said by “god’s grace”, reservoirs in Karnataka are receiving copious inflows over the past few days. “I have instructed irrigation officials to release 20,000 cusecs from the Kabini dam. There is bright chance for good monsoon rains this year... If the monsoon continues like this, we can give Tamil Nadu’s share of 10 TMC (thousand Million Cubic feet) in June as per the Cauvery water sharing authority’s order”, he said. The water to be released from Kabini would benefit both sides and farmers in both states would be happy, he said. Makkal Needhi Maiam founder and actor Kamal Haasan thanked Kumaraswamy for the Karnataka government’s decision to release water from the Kabini dam.

and mosques since morning. The biggest congregation was held at Mir Alam Eidgah in Hyderabad. More than two lakh people offered namaz at this historic site. The shopping for Eid continued throughout the night and till Saturday morning. Markets around historic Charminar in the old city and other parts of Hyderabad were abuzz with shopping. Other parts of the country including Gujarat, Bihar, Assam and Tamil Nadu too reported Eid celebrations, with prayers and people hugging each other in mosques, marquees, halls and homes, sharing greetings of ‘Eid Mubarak’ and offering each other the

Eid dish ‘Sheer-Korma’. Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt too prayed for peace, prosperity and love on the occasion. Twitter was abuzz with greetings from the celebrities. “Eid Mubarak and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad. May this happy occasion bring joy to your families and foster fraternity, understanding and mutual goodwill in our shared society,” President Kovind tweeted. “Eid Mubarak! May this day deepen the bonds of unity and harmony in our society,” Modi tweeted.

Andhra CM Naidu to take on PM Modi at Niti Aayog meeting Hyderabad, Jun 16 (AGENCIES): Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is likely to raise strongly a host of the state issues, including the Centre’s refusal to grant ‘special category status’ to the state, during the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. For the past four days, the chief minister has held extensive discussions with the state ministers, top bureaucrats and MPs on the issues to be raised during the fourth Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog. This will be the first time that Naidu, who broke off ties with the NDA over the matter in March, will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi since pulling out of the BJP-led alliance. The chief minister has been vocal in his criticism of PM Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah, and is expected to directly confront the Prime Minister over the alleged unfulfilled promise made at the time of the state’s bifurcation – of granting Andhra Pradesh the special category status. A communique, issued by the CM’s Office and also

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the state’s ruling Telugu Desam Party, said Naidu will not like to let go of the opportunity and use the meeting to press the state’s demands. The chief minister will also seek to muster support from other CMs such as Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal), HD Kumaraswamy (Karnataka), Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi) and others. “We will strongly demand the promise of according special category status be honoured immediately in tune with the people’s sentiments and that the Centre extend all support to the state till we reach a level-playing field with other states,” he said during a meeting with ministers and bureaucrats on

Friday. “We are not seeking anything more than what has been promised in the Reorganisation Act and also in Parliament,” he added. At a meeting with his party MPs, Naidu said there was not much on the NITI Aayog Governing Council agenda and hence he would take up with the Prime Minister the promises made to the state and their nonfulfilment. “Rather than extending a helping hand, the Centre has only been blocking our progress at every step in the last four years. Despite all odds post-bifurcation, we have emerged as the fastest growing state in the country with a GSDP growth rate of 10.5 per cent. This was only because of our hard work,” he claimed. Naidu also went on to say that the credibility of the Centre has eroded after botched measures like demonetisation and GST. These issues, as well as the hike in petrol and diesel prices, discrepancies in MSP for agricultural products and crop insurance schemes will also be raised at the NITI Aayog meeting, the CMO said.

Delhi air quality remains severe New Delhi, Jun 16 (AGENCIES): The national capital woke up to a partly cloudy sky on Saturday with the minimum temperature recorded at 33.4 degrees Celsius, six notches above the season’s average. The air-quality remained severe across the National Capital Region (NCR), according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). “The sky will remain partly cloudy with the possibility of development of thunder lightning,” a scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 40 degrees Celsius. The humidity at 8.30 a.m. was recorded at 43%. Friday’s maximum temperature was 40.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season’s average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 33.4 degrees Celsius, six notches above the season’s average.

B A RIPA DA / PU N E , Jun 16 (AGENCIES): A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by a youth of her village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, police said on Saturday. The police recovered body of the tribal girl from a forest near their village Garudabasa under Betnoti police limits this morning and sent it for post-mortem examination. As the girl did not return home in the evening on Friday, her family members started searching for her in and around the village, police said. It was come to be known at that time that some people had seen a youth of the village taking her on his motorcycle to a festival being held in a nearby village. The villagers tied him to a tree and beat him up, following which he confessed to raping and killing the girl, police said. The youth was arrested. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed concern over the rape and murder of the minor girl and conveyed his deep sympathy towards the family of the victim. Pa t n a i k a l s o a n nounced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the family of the girl. He also directed officials for speedy trial of the case. In another incident, a man was arrested in Loni Kalbhor on Friday for allegedly kidnapping, raping and murdering a

T h i r u v anan thapuram, Jun 16 (IANS): Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Sudesh Kumar, the chief of the Kerala armed police battalion, was removed from his post on Saturday following complaints of bad behaviour and violation of rules by him and his family members. Kumar and his family have been in the dock since Thursday when allegations surfaced that his daughter and wife misbehaved with the driver of Kumar’s official vehicle -- policeman Gavaskar. Ku m a r ’s d a u g h t e r Snigdha started abusing Gavaskar and hit him. The injured policeman is now being treated in the Medical College hospital. With the media taking up the issue, and Gavaskar’s wife approaching Chief Minister Vijayan with a complaint of constant harassment meted out to her husband by the Kumar family, Vijayan said on Friday that tough action will be taken. After a probe, Vijayan’s

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one-year-old girl the previous night. According to police, Malhari Bansode (65) abducted the minor while she was sleeping with her parents – a migrant couple from Tamil Nadu – on the side of a road near the Loni Kalbhor railway station. Her mother noticed that the girl was missing around midnight, after which a complaint was filed with the local police. The girl’s body was found, its head brutally smashed, early on Friday. A medical examination revealed that she was sexually assaulted before being murdered. “The abduction probe had turned into that of rape and murder. But we managed to identify the culprit with the help of footage from a CCTV camera installed nearby,” said senior police inspector Kranti Kumar Patil. Bansode was arrested within four hours by a team of police officers led by additional superintendent of police Sandip Pakhale. He was charged under sections 4, 8 and (G) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, besides sections 366 (kidnapping), 376 (rape) and 302 (punishment for murder) of the Indian Penal Code. Police said that Bansode, an alcoholic, confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Muslims in MP pelt stones; create tension Shajapur/Bhopal, Jun 16 (AGENCIES): Tension erupted in Shajapur district after some Muslim youths allegedly pelted stones on a procession being carried out on the occasion of Maharana Pratap birth anniversary on Saturday afternoon, the police said. About half-a-dozen people received minor injuries, while more than 10 vehicles were set on fire and a number of shops were also vandalised, according to police. Heavy security force was deployed in the area. The district administration has imposed section 144 of CrPC in the district, prohibiting the assembly of four or more persons. According to Shajapur superintendent of police Shailendra Singh Chauhan, a procession of the Rajput community was passing through Nai Sadak, a Muslim-dominated area, when some people requested them to decrease the volume of music being played in the procession. “When the volume was not decreased, some Muslim youths allegedly pelted stones on the procession,” he added. Police have detained 12 people in connection with the violence. They are also trying to get CCTV footages and other videos shot by people during the procession. SP Chouhan said the situation is under control.

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mosques, homes in many Muslim areas were illuminated and decked up with colourful fairy lights and flowers. In Uttar Pradesh, too, lakhs of Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with traditional fervour. The celebrations were led by Governor Ram Naik, who visited the Aishbagh Eidgah in Lucknow. Former Indian cricketer Mohd Azharuddin offered prayers at the Eidgah in Moradabad. In Telangana, Muslims offered Eid prayers at Eidgah or open grounds and mosques in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and in other towns. Attired in new clothes and wearing skull caps, men and children thronged Eidgah

C h e nna i , J u n 1 6 (IANS): In a new twist to the MLAs disqualification case, one of the rebel AIADMK MLAs considered close to sidelined leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Saturday said he will withdraw the petition challenging his disqulification by Assembly Speaker from the Madras High Court. Thangatamilselvan, one of the 18 MLAs disqualified by Speaker P. Dhanapal for meeting Tamil Nadu Governor and seeking a change of Chief Minister last year, told the media that he has lost hopes of getting justice from judiciary and hence has decided to withdraw his petition. Reacting to his decision, Dhinakaran dismissed reports of disunity in his group and said all the MLAs were united and had decided to face the legal challenge. They would go even to the Supreme Court to challenge any adverse decision from the High Court, he said. On Thursday, the Madras High Court gave a split verdict in the case, with Chief Justice Indra Banerjee upholding the decision of the Speaker in disqualifying the MLAs and the companion judge Justice M Sundar setting aside the order. Dhinakaran said Thangatamilselvan was keen on withdrawing his petition and was ready to face the consequent bye-election because he was confident of winning it.

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Muslims women pose for a selfie after offering namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, in Srinagar on Saturday, June 16, 2018. (PTI)

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New Delhi, Jun 16 (IANS): Millions of people across the country on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with fervour and gaiety as President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the citizens joy and harmony. People celebrated Eid, which marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan, by offering prayers, visiting relatives and friends and exchanging greetings and sweets. Many distributed clothes and fruits to the poor. In Delhi, thousands of Muslims turned up at the Jama Masjid, Makki Masjid, Fatehpuri Masjid, Masjid Jamia Milia Islamia, Masjid Faiz-e-Illahi and other mosques to offer Eid prayers before starting their celebrations. Leaders across the political spectrum shared greetings and offered namaz at the Parliament Street mosque. Guests were treated to sheer khorma -- special sweet made of vermicelli, milk and dry fruits. In Mumbai and he rest of Maharashtra, the faithful, clad in their festival finery, congregated at the 600-plus mosques in the city and other parts of the state to offer the special Eid namaaz, in many areas braving heavy rains. The biggest congregation was witnessed at the Jama Masjid, instead of the Azad Maidan, on account of rain fears. Besides

Rebel AIADMK MLA to withdraw challenge petition

ADGP Sudesh Kumar (R) and his driver who was assaulted. (File)

office on Saturday decided to remove Kumar from his post. According to sources in the know of things, Kumar will be posted in a nonpolicing job. Besides, more departmental action is also likely to be initiated. On Saturday, a delegation of the representatives of the police bodies called upon Kerala Police chief

Loknath Behera. It was decided in the meeting to set up an association where policemen with grievances against the way they are being treated by their superiors can complain. Behra also told them that the Crime Branch will conduct a detailed probe into what happened between Gavaskar and Kumar’s daughter.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 190 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018

Tribute to fathers

onora Dodd of Washington, after hearing a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, was inspired to honour fathers. Since then, Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the world on the third Sunday of June. A father is the male parent of the child given birth by his wife. This describes the biological father as opposed to step-father or foster father. Fatherhood is the quality of a male parent in relation to the family. The Bible presents the power of the father as the primary authority of the family for many centuries. His word was unquestioned, his decision final, his influence dominant in all matters relating to family. Few of the qualities that make a good father are – dependability, involvement in family affairs, takes interest in everyone on a daily basis; being compassionate; values and respects the children’s mother; upholds guidelines and is tough yet fair in dealing with children; is human and is teachable; is honest and ensures that children value integrity ; is a friend to his children and is hardworking and a model of healthy work ethic. The role of parenting has become more critical and stressful in many ways in a world where family values have almost disappeared. A father still makes a difference even in the changed environment and can be a teacher, encourager and role model to his family. A good father makes all the difference in a child’s life. His work is endless and, oftentimes, thankless. But in the end, it shows in the sound, well-adjusted children he raises. On the flip side, however a man may be good but can be a bad father. This is clearly illustrated in the Bible regarding Eli( the high priest of Shiloh). According to the Bible, Eli was guilty of fathering errors. As high priest he was a model but failed to impact godly values in his sons. He was a very busy man and could not train up his sons in the right way. Eli’s sons demanded portions of sacrifices the Israelis made during worship and also even seduced women who went to the temple. Eli chose not to confront his sons over these sins. When asked about his sons’ sins, Eli instead of confronting them, only told his sons what he heard was not good. The tragedy of this story is that Eli knew what a good father should do, but he didn’t do it. As a consequence, both of his sons died as young men, on the same day. There is a term called ‘fatherhood’ to include child rearing responsibilities and fathering activities as well, regardless of whether they are carried out by biological or non biological fathers. The lack of fatherhood or failure to provide the direction has resulted in many problems in contemporary society. Modern psychologists only confirm what God had in mind for a vibrant and healthy family that contributes to a peaceful environment. Many families in our troubled society do not have fathers; while many fathers who have families do not act like fathers. There is a saying that one good father is worth a hundred good teachers. On Father’s Day, honour also means rededicating themselves to their godly responsibility as dutiful, faithful husbands and loving guides and companions to their children.

DailyDevotion “Will You Lay Down Your Life?” Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends….I have called you friends… —John 15:13, 15 Jesus does not ask me to die for Him, but to lay down my life for Him. Peter said to the Lord, “I will lay down my life for Your sake,” and he meant it (John 13:37). He had a magnificent sense of the heroic. For us to be incapable of making this same statement Peter made would be a bad thing— our sense of duty is only fully realized through our sense of heroism. Has the Lord ever asked you, “Will you lay down your life for My sake?” (John 13:38). It is much easier to die than to lay down your life day in and day out with the sense of the high calling of God. We are not made for the bright-shining moments of life, but we have to walk in the light of them in our everyday ways. There was only one bright-shining moment in the life of Jesus, and that was on the Mount of Transfiguration. It was there that He emptied Himself of His glory for the second time, and then came down into the demon-possessed valley (seeMark 9:1-29). For thirty-three years Jesus laid down His life to do the will of His Father. “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1 John 3:16). Yet it is contrary to our human nature to do so. If I am a friend of Jesus, I must deliberately and carefully lay down my life for Him. It is a difficult thing to do, and thank God that it is. Salvation is easy for us, because it cost God so much. But the exhibiting of salvation in my life is difficult. God saves a person, fills him with the Holy Spirit, and then says, in effect, “Now you work it out in your life, and be faithful to Me, even though the nature of everything around you is to cause you to be unfaithful.” And Jesus says to us, “…I have called you friends….” Remain faithful to your Friend, and remember that His honor is at stake in your bodily life.

Quotes

Concern yourself more with accepting responsibility than with assigning blame. Let the possibilities inspire you more than the obstacles discourage you. ~ Ralph Marston

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018

Post-mortem

Oh father! The voice of certainty

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ne Father is more than a hundred schoolmasters’-George Herbert. ‘Happy Fathers’ Day!’ A thunderous applause to all the fathers, grandpas, and great grandpas for your unflinching faith in Almighty God and for possessing the manly ability to muddle through the inconceivable transition from backwardness (old Naga era) to modernity (new Naga era) in all spheres. How incroyable! Increible si! For the current times we live in, is a diabolical and rectitude mixture of the good, the bad and the ugly. But alas! less good and more of ugly. So, by God’s grace, if you are hale and hearty, all is well with your family, and your offsprings are fruitful in Christ, you deserve every bit of the magnanimous Fathers’ day wishes. So, dads and grandpas, smile and proudly pat yourself on the back. Man, you deserve it! Oh Fathers! You are the ‘Voice of certainty’, ‘Chosen leader’, ‘Head of the family’, ‘Bread winner’, ‘Protector of the womb’ (the womb represents womanhood and offsprings) and the ‘Dominion of all living things on earth’ as bestowed upon by God our Creator, since the creation of man in his own image. (Genesis 1:26-28) When God created the earth, Man became God’s most magnificent creation. The ‘He’ became priceless when God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being‘God’s chosen.’ (Genesis 2:7) Eve as Adam’s companion- The Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and He brought her to the man, and she became ‘Woman’. (Genesis 2:21-23)Since time immemorial, all men, all fathers, still are God’s chosen leaders. A man has the love and respect of a woman, she was divinely taken out of him. She is blessed and all praise her. ‘It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons’-Johann Schiller. Daddies don’t just love their children every now and then, it’s a love without end. Every father is a child’s first hero, the first bear hug, first play-

mate, first mischievous friend, first shoulder to cling on, first Santa with goodies, first person to run to when mother reprimands, a child’s first knight in not-so-shining armour, eh! and a loving teacher alongside mom dearest. And well, a child loves to wear his daddy’s shoes to pretend he is as big as his dad. That is the positive influence right from childhood. Be the doting father your kids see every morn, but be the most dutiful husband your wife wakes up to every morn’. A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family. Simplicity is beautiful, keep it simple, be a good husband and a good father. And time will bring forth a good family, a good society, a better world. It is the need of the hour! Be the gallant knight to your children and the resolute lover to your wife, the mother of your children. Be a real father, spontaneously love your children, save them from the misdemeanours of this sinister world. Faithfully love you wife, protect her from negativity and hostility. Stand with her, be the man. ‘By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong’-Charles wadsworth. Dear fathers, as parents, you and your spouse have been given the divine authority by God to train up and admonish your children as deemed fit. You have every right under the sun to act accordingly as an honest and disciplined father and justify the notion’ Open rebuke is better than hidden love’. Hence,’ Spare the rod, spoil the child’. To love is to act, when your children disobey, reprove them, impose a punishment, ground them to the limits of your home, deprive them of their favourite activities. But the best panacea is an age-old remedy, to have an open conversation, a positive talk. Yes, do what it takes to bring out the best in them. Raising teenagers in today’s garbling world is a herculean task, they are tough

nuts to crack (sorry youngsters, eh!) In an English serial, a man whines to his friend “When we were kids, our parents had the power, and now when we are parents, our kids have the power.” Hilarious but true! “Teach him to sell his talents and brains to the highest bidder but never to put a price tag on his heart and soul”- excerpt from ‘Abraham Lincoln’s letter to his son’s teacher.’ Fathers, your booming voice of certainty, courageous actions and unceasing prayer can shape a confused boy into a real man. You cannot give up, fear not. In a darkened world, you are the burning lamp. You must faithfully pursue the noble task of raising loving, caring, sensitive, intelligent, trustworthy and polished sons and daughters of Christ, who can brightly light the world. And not raise robotic, lifeless zombie like children who have neither sense nor purpose, those who colour the world dull grey. Teach them to love God and mankind, in due time, clarity and wisdom will set in. Remember, you are his finest teacher and truest friend. ‘A wife who is secure and confident in her marriage is the result of a faithful husband’-Matthew L. Jacobson. Husbands, yours is the wife to have and to hold, love your wife from the core of your heart and she will love you, honour you, for she is God’s chosen companion for you.’ Let your fountain be blessed and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe, let her breasts fill you at all times with delight’. (Proverbs 5:18-20)The intimacy of marriage provides the place where sexual desires are rightly expressed for the enjoyment (rejoice) and good (be blessed) of both husband and wife. Therefore, a man being with a prostitute can be as cheap as a loaf of bread but having an affair with a married woman can cost the man his very life. A good husband makes a good wife. True love is Resolute, ‘To love is to return to a home u never left’. God bless all fathers! Aboli T. Wotsa, Purana Baazar, Dimapur

Letter to my father, late Ren Murry

earest daddy, as children and adults celebrate Father’s Day today, I gather enough courage to hold my tears and write this letter hopelessly hoping this letter could reach you wherever you are. Daddy, I look for you everywhere. Only if I knew how you looked or how you walked or talked or just about anything of you. I yearn for you, my father, who left us mysteriously 23 years ago and look around if there are any traces left behind. Sometimes I wander around searching if there’s a single evidence of your existence, and later loathe myself for doing so. I also wander in vague hope of you maybe living somehow somewhere. When I see tattered books with your name on it I cry in utter joy hoping I’d find something of you. Just a little bit of you is what I ask to know Daddy, not much. I wish to know you, my father, so I can know myself better, so I can say to myself where the rest of my character traits come from because honestly only a few I see my mother in me. When I look in the mirror sometimes I break down in despair because you know what daddy, they all say I look so much like you. And I don’t know if to smile or to cry at that compliment. My lifelong I’ve wished

how my life would be if only you were there daddy. I’ve imagined myself being daddy’s girl, which many of my friends are, but no matter how hard I try to fit in that picture I don’t see myself as one. And that makes me sadder because I’m really good at imagining and I can become anybody without a doubt but I only cannot imagine becoming my daddy’s little girl. How are you daddy? Where are you? I don’t know how to miss you because I don’t have any memories of you but I miss being a daughter. To those concerned persons who did you wrong daddy, I want to convey through this letter that me and my siblings forgive them. Not because it’s easy or not because we forgot about you daddy, but because we want peace within. We’ve lived long enough in confusion, doubt, anger and hate over those who snatched away you, my father, from us when we were so little and me and my little brother barely walking. Daddy, though I don’t have any memories of you, I will fondly remember you and keep you in my heart always and so will my siblings do. With love and in fond remembrance, Your daughter, Chumthunglo R Murry

A father’s role in national politics and civil governments

he Bible is very clear that Christians should not “love the world” or the “things of the world” (1 Jn.2:15). But are national politics or civil governments “things of the world” to which a Christian father should not get involved in? Let us look to the scriptures for an answer. Now every single individual born into the world or into history is born into a nation. Here the individual has no say as to which nation he wants to belong to. He is on the contrary, simply born into the nation to which his or her parents belong. As to the issue of nations and national identity; this is what the Bible says: “And He (God) made from one man (Adam), all the nations of the world and gave them their respective periods and their respective boundaries for their habitations” (Acts 17:26). As for the final destiny of nations in the new heavens and the new earth, this is what the Bible says: “And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it” (Rev. 21: 26). This being the universal case of one’s national identity and one’s geographical identity, nationalism or national politics thereof, is rooted in the Bible. As such, any national worker engaged in national politics is not engaged in a worldly affair which the Bible forbids. As to the issue of civil governments, the Bible again clearly states that civil governments have been established by God in order to curb lawlessness and dispense God’s justice in a fallen world. Scripture clearly states this fact in the following words: “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authority, for there is no authority except that which has been established by God...He is God’s servant and agent of wrath to bring pun-

Father deserves more love

ather the source of our lives but why do not able to the due Honour it deserves. Father’s Day is here but there are only few posts of appreciation of father or just few have a thought of fathers, as they are lost into world cup. I tell you if your father didn’t buy a TV you won’t be able to watch the match yelling at your highest volume. Why do we celebrate Mother Day’s in lavish joy and let Father’s Day go away in silent tears... Your father definitely won’t complain even if you don’t buy him clothes or ask you a gift or make their treasured day beautiful because they have built up their mind to believe that they are strong, so they swallowed up the tears of eyes without letting it to flow over so you could not see it... Why can’t we form the string of heart attached to father as like that of mothers, there definitely have a lot unequivalent reasons yet not appreciating fathers just because they don’t act or treat

like the mothers do is no lesser than the fools. Father could give us a lot of love, time and memories as like the mothers had only if he stayed home and mother goes to work and probably you could have ended up loving father more than your mother.... Fathers had to work out all day long, they spent the sleepless night of mind thinking about you and the family so you don’t go to bed hungry. Just imagine the number of diapers you would have peed and shat as baby... The different types of the oil, powders, creams etcetera to make sure that you grow up to be beautiful, that nothing gets short in your nutrition... That you don’t end up feeling cold in the winter... Sweating up their skins so that you can go to the school and study under the fan comfortably.... Where will all your needs come then, where will all your wishes would have come then if your father had stayed with you all the time doing noth-

Embracing fathers’ weakness

he first picture that comes to our mind when someone says, “Father” is the picture of a hero or a shelter. It is an undeniable fact that the attribute of strength always runs parallel with a father. But, are they strong all throughout their life? Do they never falter? Do they always win? We know the answer pretty well. Still, we keep them in the frame of a hero forever because culture has stereotyped fathers to be heroes against all odds. They are being pushed to walk extra mile, sometimes beyond their capacity, because culture has implanted that in them. But let us not forget that ours is a world where weaknesses are part of human life and fathers are vulnerable too.

Sometimes they may not have all the solutions, sometimes they may not meet the expense of all the needs and sometimes they may not win despite trying their best. They too feel as much low as we feel when we are at our lowest moment. So, when we expect them to always win and protect us, perhaps we are putting too much pressure on them. And by doing so, we may be naively agreeing to the wrong notion that being helpless is disgraceful for fathers. So it’s high time to accepttheir vulnerability alongside their strengths; we cannot criminate their flaws when we too have our own flaws. When the world is celebrating Father’s Day with all glory, it is also virtuous to ask

if we are putting too much weight by expecting only laurels from them. We cannot expect fathers to be like the gods in Greek mythology with extra ordinary powers. After all they are humans like anyone of us.So let us respect them for who they are and not for the things they do for us. Let us try to understand their unfinished projects and blunders,let us give them room to cry and laugh, let us allow their bottled-up emotions to burst out, let us admire them equally when they win and lose, let us tell them that we can shoulder the responsibilities together, let us make them realise that their love surpass their toughness, let them be reminded that it is okay to be fragile sometimes, let us not belittle

ishment on the wrongdoer.” (Rom.13:1&4) Therefore, any civil administrator involved in governmental jobs is not involved in a worldly affair that the Bible forbids. That however does not mean that every father must be involved in national politics and government jobs. National service may come in different forms like being a doctor, a teacher a banker or a business man etc. All such professions are also national works and national service. However, the present Christian attitude that people who are engaged in national politics or civil service are engaged in worldly affairs must be done away with. The Bible is not a political book or a scientific Book. But as the book of God’s revelation to his creation, it contains a lot of political truths, historical truths and even scientific and ecological truths. The Bible is in fact, the “Creator’s Creation Manual Book” which gives explanations to the mysteries of the universe and directives for mankind’s complex life on earth. In the Naga context today, our national politics is in a mess while our occupational state government is in a cesspool of corruption. In such a situation, where are Naga fathers today to give guidance and direction for our children’s tomorrow? After all, whether one likes it or not, every one of us on earth is born into a national entity and a civil government under which we will have to live our entire lives on earth. How then can we run away from politics and governance and naively think that in doing so we are doing a very Christian thing? As for an explanation to what the Bible means by not loving “the world,” see 1 Jn. 2: 16. Kaka D. Iralu, Mission Compound, Kohima

them when the goal is not reached and let us embrace their weakness as much as we embrace their strengths. The strengths of fathers and their contribution can never be denied and they will always be a mark in life. But on the other side, their vulnerability as humans cannot be denied either. So if we are still looking at fathers from the lens of the “always infallible man”, perhaps we need to it dust off. This Father’s Day, let us not burden our fathers byembracing only prize-winning stories of them, but let us make them special by embracing their weakness alongside their strengths. Sentinaro Longkumer, Civil Lines, New Delhi

ing... Your smile is bought by the sweat and blood of your father, don’t ever forget that... Just because your father had scolded you because you did something wrong, you started hating your father... Your father doesn’t sacrifices everything to see you in the wrong place, to see you becoming bad person, to see you becoming ... grabbing bottle on one hand and cigarette on the other side shouting, singing it’s my life... What might have they be going through when their little piece of blood has turned to something else they have never Hoped for... Infact, fathers deserve more than the mothers because the Joy you get from the Mothers flows down from your father... This Father’s Day, give the Love your father deserve, it’s a life journey.... you may not get the chance to say thank you Dad next year... Hokato Awomi

Reader’s Post

Renew commitment as a father

Sir,

On this auspicious occasion of Father’s Day, let us all remember our fathers who have gone to a better place. Some of us donot remember our fathers as one was too young to comprehend when father went away. For those of us who still have our fathers living fit and healthy, let us get down on our knees and thank God for His mercy and blessings. To have our fathers as a shade no matter how feeble or old our fathers may be is so much better than to be left standing alone. On this Father’s Day, let the fathers also resolve and renew their commitments to their families so that love, peace and respect stay in the family. Above all, fathers must lead an exemplary life so that their children grow up to be responsible citizens. Let us also renew our tolerance and patience with our aging fathers so that we may reap the countless blessings through their prayers. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and may God bless you all. Christopher Angami, Old Ministers’ Hill, Kohima Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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a digital trail. CCTV footage near Lankesh’s house showed three construction workers and a journalism student, all hailing from Raichur, walking on the road, as the gunman and the motorcycle rider sped past them after the murder. The killers were seen turning back and looking at the four witnesses. Waghmore was identified as one of the men. At the time, they were wearing helmets, but while they were waiting for Lankesh in front of her house, the witnesses had seen the duo without their faces covered, sources said.

CM mourns demise of ex-APO...

(From p-1) council while he was a member representing Kohima village. Rio described him as an upright and dedicated leader, always concerned for the welfare of the people. Besides his noteworthy social activities, Rio said late Kevimdeo was also a good friend of his late father and thereby a fatherly-figure to him and his family. “I have always held him in high esteem. He was a blessing to all of us and we will miss him greatly,” he added. Rio and his family extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and expressed his regret for not being able to attend the funeral, as he was currently out of the State. He further prayed that the Almighty God grant solace to the family to come to terms with this devastating loss.

NPF slams NDPP for diverting issues by integrating all contiguous Naga inhabited areas under one administrative roof and also to provide protection to all the ethnic groups who are indigenous inhabitants of all Naga inhabited areas”. Further, NPF pointed out Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu during his short duration as chief minister paid a maiden visit to Manipur state and met the present chief minister Biren Singh and discussed various issues concerning the Nagas. “These were the living proof that NPF walks the talk unlike the NDPP who keep on giving false promises to the people,” it stated. Regarding the peace process, the NPF recalled that Rio after vacating chief minister seat and left for Delhi, the NPF government accelerated the peace process by “taking a giant step” and constituted “cabinet committee of political affairs mission” and started

working on mission mode by appointing G. Kaito as minister of political affairs mission. In the last Assembly election, NPF said since Naga political solution was one of its top most priorities the party restrained itself from filing any nominations by acknowledging the call given by the Naga civil societies seeking solution before election. NPF said the centre had termed TR Zeliang as “anti-National for not willing to participate in the election.” However, it said the NDPP “immediately” entered into seat sharing with BJP, which was all out for the election with their slogan “election for solution”. Lambasting NDPP statement for accusing NPF of endorsing the NPCC booklet by dragging the name of NPF leaders, C Apok and SI Jamir, the NPF said the allegation of the NDPP does not hold

any water. It reminded NDPP that any person/persons from any political parties joining the NPF party and subscribing to the constitution of the party and adhering to the party aims and objectives was an active NPF member. Meanwhile, NPF said NDPP bringing up educational qualification issue of the leader of the opposition time and again was a childish game. It said the matter has already been settled in the Supreme Court of India after it was challenged in the court “by none other than Rio’s man.” NPF while taking all the NDPP statements into account underscored that NDPP had nothing to write and have lost their arguments, which it said also indicated that they were feeling insecure “as the PDA government may fall any moment by their own weight and contradiction.”

Despite her repeated requests to let her go, the RJD leaders ask her to narrate the incident.

registered at an FIR against RJD leaders at Magadh Medical College police station at Gaya on Friday for “blatantly violating the provisions of law and revealing the identity of rape victim against her wishes”. Gaya superintendent of police (SSP) Rajeev Mishra said RJD principal general secretary and Ujiyarpur MLA Alok Mehta, senior party leader and Belaganj MLA Surendra Yadav, state president of RJD women’s cell Aabha Lata, party’s district president Nijam Mian and three others were booked in the case

About 20 youths had tied up and assaulted the girl’s father, a medical practitioner, and allegedly gang raped her and her mother in Konch police station area on Wednesday. Mishra said the police had procured video footage of the incident. He assured that “nobody will be allowed to extract political mileage in the case”. “We have gathered enough evidences and are trying to bring the real culprits to book at the earliest,” the SSP said. The Bihar State Women’s Commission has also resolved to slap notices on the RJD leaders.

Maneka intervenes to stops dog fight show in Punjab

Moga, Jun 16 (AGENCIES): Police stopped a dog fight planned in Nihal Singh Wala in Punjab’s Moga district after Union minister Maneka Gandhi’s intervention. Police have registered a case under the PrevenManeka Gandhi tion of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 against the or- dog fight show. ganisers of the proposed An advertisement of

the show had appeared on the walls of Nihal Singh Wala recently, prompting the deputy commissioner to direct the district police to take immediate action. A police officer said the matter was brought to the attention of the deputy commissioner by Gandhi’s office. Police investigation revealed that trained pit

bulls and other breeds were to take part in the show, he said. The women and child development minister had in February raised the issue of the growing menace of dog fighting, a blood sport in which canines are made to attack each other, with Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh.

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(From p-1) With regard to the above two “pertinent issues,” the NPF maintained that the Nagas NGOs and civil society groups should also raise their opinion either negative or positive, saying it was the collective effort that could protect and defend the destiny of the future of the Naga people. On NDPP’s assertion that last resolution on integration was adopted under the leadership of present chief minister on December 18, 2003, the NPF reminded the NDPP that during the last 15 years of NPF government, in which Rio was made chief minister for three consecutive terms, the resolutions in support of the Naga integration were passed in the assembly. Admitting that it was during Rio chief ministership that resolution on Naga integration was passed, the NPF, however, said that the resolution was not passed under the capacity of chief minister but because it was the stand of NPF governments. It explained to the NDPP that NPF party constitution under Article II Clause-C clearly asserts “to work for unity and integrity of the Naga people

Gaya, Jun 16 (AGENCIES): Seven members of a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) fact-finding team, including two MLAs, have been booked for allegedly forcing a 15-year-old gang rape victim to narrate her ordeal in public in Bihar’s Gaya district. A video shot by supporters of the RJD leaders and shared widely on social media, showed the fact-finding team members forcing the rape survivor out of a vehicle at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College at Gaya, where she was brought for medical examination on Friday. Despite her repeated requests to let her go, the RJD leaders ask her to narrate the incident. “Please don’t take me out of the vehicle. I don’t want to show my face to the world till the culprits are hanged to death. My only wish is to see them hanged,” she is seen saying. One of the leaders is also seen thrashing security personnel. Taking serious note of the matter, the police

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Their statements, along with another shopkeeper who saw the men in the neighbourhood during a reconnaissance mission they had conducted earlier in the day, were critical in preparing sketches of the two men. It was based on their accounts that the SIT had released three sketches of two men, and one bears a close resemblance to Waghmore. “What also strengthened the case is that the student and the shopkeeper have picked him out after an identification parade organised by the SIT,” said a senior police official with the SIT. Investigators have also pieced together other circumstantial evidence: Waghmore and another prime accused Sujith Kumar alias Praveen had vacated a rented house they were staying in — at Seegehalli, West Bengaluru — just an hour after Gauri Lankesh was murdered. The landlord of the house Suresh has identified Waghmore and Praveen.

which is situated opposite to Bhimber Gali. The fresh inputs regarding infiltration by Pakistan-backed terrorists comes a day after the state was dragged into grief following the cold-blooded killings of an Army rifleman and a journalist. June 14 turned out to be a Black Day in Jammu and Kashmir as the two deaths ahead of Eid. The body of Army jawan Aurangzeb was found hours after his abduction on Thursday. His bulletridden body was found by a team of police and Army at Gussu village, about 10-km away from Kalampora, in Pulwama district.

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B e n g a l u r u, J u n 16 (AGENCIES): Nine months after a gunman riding pillion on a motorcycle opened fire on journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh outside her house on September 5, 2017, the Special Investigation Team probing the case believe that they are nearing the finish line. Investigators are confident of proving that 26-yearold Parashuram Waghmore was the man who pulled the trigger and killed Lankesh. Waghmore — a Sri Ram Sene activist from the Karnataka-Maharashtra border town of Sindagi, Vijayapura district — who was recently arrested had reportedly confessed to carrying out the hit. Such a confession, however, will not hold up in court. The police, aware of what was at stake have been scrambling to acquire a body of collaborative material evidence, which they now claim to have. This, despite the accused not using mobile phones as a safeguard against leaving

S R I NAGAR , J u n 1 6 (AGENCIES): A huge number of terrorists are awaiting to infiltrate along the Line of Control (LoC), said Zee media sources on Saturday. At least 35 Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists are planning to infiltrate across four places in Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 18 terrorists LeT terrorists are concentrating at Shardi opposite Machhil, sources said. Eight others are planning to launch an infiltration in Leepa, opposite Nawgam. While six of them are concentrating in Kalu Di Dheri located opposite to Poonch, three of the terrorists are planning to infiltrate in Kotli

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018

South Indian Bank plans Indian billionaires’ wealth up 18% in 2017 India mulls customs duty raising Rs 520 cr via securities hike on 30 US products

per cent from 2017-2022, followed by offshore funds (12%), bonds (10%), life insurance and pensions (10%) and currency & deposits (9 %), BCG said. According to the report, global personal financial wealth grew by 12 per cent in 2017 to $201.9 trillion in US dollar terms. This expansion is much higher than the previous year, when global wealth rose by 4 per cent, and represented the strongest annual growth rate in the past five years in dollar terms. “The main drivers were the bull market environment in all major economies, with wealth in equities and investment funds showing by far the strongest growth, and the significant strengthening of most major currencies against the dollar,” the report said. The repor t, BCG’s eighteenth annual study of the global wealth management industry, uses global and regional perspectives to examine topics such as the evolution of personal financial wealth, the widening revenue gap and how institutions can narrow it, and the state of offshore business.

US. The additional duty proposed to be hiked on these items ranges from 10 per cent to 100 per cent. “The revision is being provided to adjust the products and the tariff rates in accordance with India’s rights reserved vide its notification to the Council for Trade in Goods contained in the WTO document...of May 18, 2018. “India hereby reiterates its decision to suspend concessions or other obligations notified to the Council for Trade in Goods on May 18, 2018...of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and Article 8.2 of the Agreement on Safeguards, that are substantially equivalent to the amount of trade affected by the measures imposed by the United States,” according to a communication by India to WTO. It said that the proposed suspension of concessions or other obligations takes the form of an increase in tariffs on selected products originat-

Gold slips below Rs 32,000 on global cues

Insurance cos delaying payment 30% of Indian companies face closure under NHPS to be penalised

New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI): Gold prices dipped below the Rs 32,000-mark, tumbling Rs 390 to Rs 31,800 per ten grams at the bullion market Saturday amid a weak trend overseas and slump in demand from local jewellers at prevailing levels. Silver also cracked below the Rs 42,000-mark by falling Rs 1,050 to Rs 41,350 per kg. Traders said sentiment was downbeat as the precious metal fell sharply in global markets as speculators liquidated long positions despite fresh trade war worries between the US and China. Gold prices fell 1.77%to USD 1,278.90 an ounce and silver by 3.44%to USD 16.54 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade. In the national capital, gold of 99.9%and 99.5%purity fell steeply by Rs 390 each to Rs 31,800 and Rs 31,650 per 10 grams, respectively.

NEW DELHI, Jun 16 (PTI): The government has proposed to impose penalty on insurance companies for delay in payment to hospitals for settlement of claims under its Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS). Under the scheme, if an insurance company delays the claim payment beyond 15 days, then it would have to pay a penalty of one per cent interest on the claimed amount per week till it finally settles the claim. The insurance company will pay the penalty directly to the hospital concerned, according to the model tender document, a health ministry official said. The model tender document also comprise a list of the procedures and their rates which would be covered under the scheme. Twenty states and Union territories have so

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poration or if the capital subscription has not been made within 180 days or in a situation where a company has not carried on business for two years. So far, the government has de-registered over 2.25 lakh companies for not filing returns mandated under Companies Act. It is once again moving against an equal number of companies for not complying with the requirement of doing business during the last two years. While the exact number of companies that have not undertaken business during the last two years was not immediately available, sources said the number could be as high as threefour lakh. At the end of De-

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New Delhi, Jun 16 (Agencies): Nearly 2530 per cent Indian companies - those with zero turnover during the last two years - may lose their registration as part of the central government’s latest offensive against so called shell companies. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is planning to use provisions of Section 248 of the Companies Act to proceed against these “dormant companies” which remained passive for two consecutive years, even though they complied with the requirement to file returns, sources told TOI. The law requires the government to serve a notice on the dormant companies and its directors to respond within 30 days. The provision in the Companies Act allows the government to remove name of a company from register if it fails to commence business within a year of incor-

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had said. The centrallysponsored scheme will target poor, deprived rural families and identified occupational category of urban workers’ families, 8.03 crore in rural and 2.33 crore in urban areas. The Health Ministry officials said the government has allocated Rs 10,000 crore for the scheme on initial estimation for the financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20.

ments, has proposed to obtain the consent of the members of the bank for borrowing/raising funds in Indian/foreign currency by issue of debt securities including but not limited to non-convertible debentures, bonds, up to Rs 500 crore in one or more tranches in domestic and/or overseas market to eligible investors on private placement basis,” it said in a regulatory filing. The bank raised Rs 490 crore by way of issuance of bonds till March 31, 2018 after approval from shareholders in previous AGM that was held on July 11, 217. The capital position as on March 31, 2017 was 11.82 per cent as against the minimum requirement of 10.25 per cent.

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New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI): Private sector South Indian Bank plans to raise up to Rs 520 crore through a mix of equity and debt instruments to meet its business needs. The bank’s board will meet on July 11 and take up its fund raising agenda for the meeting. Of the total Rs 520 crore to be raised, the bank said Rs 20 crore will be raised through equity capital and Rs 500 crore will be mopped up through bonds. On debt instruments, the bank said it can float long-term infrastructure bonds or such other securities. “The bank has been borrowing funds to meet the business requirements... the board of directors, after assessing its fund require-

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pounded annual growth rate) of 13 per cent between 2017 and 2022 to reach around $5 trillion in 2022 from about $3 trillion in 2017. In comparison, globally, total personal wealth is expected to record a CAGR of 7 per cent to reach $281 trillion. Allocation to equities and investment funds grew at a robust pace in India with their share increasing from 17 per cent in 2013 to 22 per cent in 2017. The share of currency and deposits dropped from 42 per cent in 2013 to 39 per cent in 2017. “Allocation to equities and investment funds would continue to gain momentum and account for around one-third (32 per cent) of the overall asset allocation in India by 2022, against a current share of 22 per cent,” the report said. G l o b a l ly, e q u i t i e s and investment funds saw a growth of 13 per cent, the highest amongst asset classes, in 2016-2017. In India, equities and investment funds grew at twice the global growth rate. In India, equities and investment funds would continue to register a CAGR of 21

NEW DELHI, Jun 16 (PTI): India has now submitted a revised list of 30 items, including motor cycle, certain iron and steel goods, boric acid and lentils, to the WTO on which it proposes to raise customs duty by up to 50 per cent. As duties hiked by the US on certain steel and aluminium products would have implications of about $241 million on India, the raise in tariffs proposed by New Delhi too would have an equal implication on America. “The US would be collecting $241 million worth of duties by hiking tariffs on certain steel and aluminium items from India, we also proposed to withdraw concessions of similar amount from these 30 products imported by India from the US,” a source said. Earlier in May, India proposed to raise duties by up to 100 per cent on 20 products such as almonds, apple and specific motorcycles imported from the

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ing in the US, based on the measures of the America. “India reser ves its right to further suspend substantially equivalent concessions and other obligations based on the trade impact resulting from the application of the measures of the US,” it added. The country has proposed this move under the WTOs Agreement on Safeguards. On March 9, US President Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminium items, a move that has sparked fears of a global trade war. Tr ump signed two proclamations that levied a 25 per cent tariff on steel and a 10 per cent tariff on aluminium imported from all countries except Canada and Mexico. Earlier India had stated that these suspension will come into effect earlier than June 21, 2018, in case the US decides to continue the period of application of the measures.

COIMBATORE, Jun 16 (Agencies): The ultrarich are getting richer at a faster pace in the country. At 18 per cent, persons with a wealth of more than $1 billion saw the highest growth in their fortunes during between 2016 and 2017, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) ‘Global Wealth Report 2018’. In all, around 50 persons, who have a fortune of more than $1 billion had a 16 per cent share in total wealth in India at the end of 2017. This was much higher than the share billionaires have at the global level as well as in the Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) region. While billionaires accounted for only 7 per cent of the wealth globally, they controlled 9 per cent of the wealth in Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) Persons with a fortune of $100 million-$1 billion saw their wealth increase by 17 per cent during the year. The year 2017 saw one of the strongest growth in total personal wealth around the globe, with India seeing a 15 per cent rise compared to last year. Total personal wealth in India is expected to register a CAGR (com-

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018

PM urges N Korea China slaps additional tariffs on US goods toJapanese jointly break mutual distrust

posted a few photos that showed him seated on one side of the table with the rest of the leaders, including Merkel, standing on the other side. Unlike the photos that have emerged so far of the summit, which hinted at tension, in those shared by Trump, all leaders seem to be smiling, Efe news reported. “The Fake News Media said that I did not get along with other Leaders at the G7Summit in Canada. They are once again, Wrong!” Trump said in another tweet. With this message, the US President posted a family photo of the summit that showed all the leaders smiling and another photograph of him with French President Emmanu-

Paris puts final touches to Eiffel Tower anti-terror walls Paris, Jun 16 (Agencies): The boosted security measures, under construction since last year, come with France still on high alert after a string of jihadist attacks that have killed more than 240 people since 2015. The new walls are part of security measures that have cost nearly 35 million euros ($40.7 million) and are due to be finished by mid-July. Glass walls measuring 6.5 centimetres (2.5 inches) thick will run along the riverside Quai Branly boulevard as well as the Avenue Gustave Eiffel which separates the tower from a park. The walls, which are bulletproof as well as resistant to vehicle-ramming attacks, are “rock-solid for absolute security”, said

Bernard Gaudillere, head of the SETE, the company which runs the Eiffel Tower. The other two sides will be fenced off with metal barriers formed from curved prongs in the form of the tower itself and at 3.24 metres high, stand exactly a hundredth of the height of the “Iron Lady”. Gaudillere said his team worked with police to decide how best to secure a monument which has itself repeatedly switched off its twinkling night-time lights in memory of the victims of attacks around the world. Tourists visiting the site said they felt reassured by the new measures, still mindful of the horrific Islamic State attacks of November 2015 in which 130 people were killed at Paris nightspots.

el Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and one with British Prime Minister Theresa May. In a third tweet, accompanied by a photo of him with European Commission President JeanClaude Juncker and with European Council President Donald Tusk, Trump said he had had “great discussions” with them. The tweets came a week after Trump attended the G7 summit, at which he made the controversial proposal of bringing Russia back into the group and refused to sign the G7 statement at the end. He subsequently had a spat with Trudeau, when he called the Canadian leader “dishonest and weak” and threatened to impose tariffs on automobile imports.

MAKASSAR, Jun 16 (Agencies): An Indonesian woman has been found in the belly of a giant python after the swollen snake was captured near where she vanished while tending her vegetable garden, police said on Saturday. The body of 54-yearold Wa Tiba was found on Friday when villagers cut open the seven-metre (23-foot) python which was found bloated in the village of Persiapan Lawela on the island of Muna, offshore of Sulawesi. “Residents were suspicious the snake swallowed the victim, so they killed it, then carried it out of the garden,” said local police chief Hamka, who like many Indonesians has only one name. “The snake’s belly was cut open and the body of the victim was found inside.” Some 100 residents, including worried relatives, launched a search for the woman after she failed to return from her garden Thursday night. Hamka said villagers found the giant serpent lying about 30 metres from Tiba’s sandals and machete, adding she was swallowed head first and her body was found intact. The garden in which she disappeared was at the base of a rocky cliff, pockmarked by caves, and known to be home to snakes, Hamka added. Giant pythons, which regularly top six metres, are commonly found in Indonesia and the Philippines.

AGHUNATO AREAMI UNION DIMAPUR (AAUD) FELICITATES

The Aghunato Areami Union Dimapur (AAUD) would like to felicitate Dr. Puloto Yeptho, son of Mr. Heghoto Yeptho & Mrs. Ghokheli Yeptho for successfully completing his Post Graduation in Orthopedic from Delhi University. The Union further congratulates him for being the first Sumi Naga to became an Orthopedic Surgeon. (Hukiye Yeptho) Vice President, AAUD

(Otoka H. Yeptho) Secretary, AAUD

LONDON, Jun 16 (PTI): The UK government has caused outrage with its decision to exclude Indian students from a new list of countries considered “low risk” in order to facilitate an easier visa application process to UK universities. In changes to its immigration policy tabled in Parliament yesterday, the UK Home Office announced a relaxation of the Tier 4 visa category for overseas students from around 25 countries. On a list already covering countries like the US, Canada and New Zealand, the Home Office has added on the likes of China, Bahrain and Serbia as countries from where students would face reduced checks on educational, financial and English language skill requirements to study at British universities. The changes, which come into effect on July 6, aim to make it easier for international students to come to study in the UK. However, India has been left out of this new expanded list, which means Indian students applying for similar courses will con-

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wrong,” said Bilimoria, while welcoming the overall visa relaxation measures introduced by UK home secretary Sajid Javid. Bilimoria, the founder of Cobra Beer and foundingchair of UK India Business Council (UKIBC), added, “It is completely hypocritical that this is announced at the same time that Britain is talking about doing a postBrexit free trade agreement (FTA) with India. If this is the way they treat India, they can dream on about an FTA with India”. “India has always been one of Britain’s closest allies and an emerging global

economic superpower. Excluding India from this list is myopically short-sighted and is damaging what has always been a special relationship between our countries,” he said. The National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK also expressed disappointment at India’s exclusion from the list, which it said effectively categorises Indian students as “high risk”. The representative body for Indian students in the UK said it was unfair that Indian students should be treated differently from Chinese or other nationals on the list.

OFFICE OF THE

PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF SAINIK SCHOOL PUNGLWA NOTICE This is to notify to all Parents of Sainik School Punglwa, Nagaland that there will be a meeting on 19th June 2018 (Tuesday) From 11:30 am onwards at Hotel Japfu Kohima to discuss matter relating to welfare of the Cadets. Therefore, all the parents requested to attend the meeting without fail. Sd/Neilo Khape Thomas K.Rengma President Secretary OFFICE OF THE

ANAKI YIMSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL & ANAKIYIMSEN STUDENTS' UNION

The Lirise Village Students’ Union with immense joy and pride extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Chungtsali Sangtam, S/o Mr. Lumdimong Sangtam for securing rank 2 (chemistry) in the currently declared B.Sc exam. The Union warmly celebrates his success and wishes him the best to attain new heights with lot more successes.

P.O. TZUDIKONG TOWN Dist : - MOKOKCHUNG: 798623, NAGALAND.

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Sudila Sangtam General Secretary LVSU OFFICE OF THE

MUDUTSUGHOMI KIPHIMI KUQHAKULU

Felicitation

With immense pride and honour the M.K.K would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful students of HSLC, HSSLC and Under Graduate examination 2018. The Union further wishes them success in all their future endeavour. President General Secy Kumsuto Chishi. Khughakhu Zhimo

With immense pride and honour, Anakiyimsen Village Council & Anakiyimsen Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. SENTIRENLA AO, Topper in BSC Maths Honours NU, Fazl Ali College Mkg, D/o Mr. Imsuyanger Jamir & Mrs Temjennaro Aier, we are so encouraged and proud by her achievement and the laurels she brought to the community. We also congratulate all the successful HSLC & HSSLC candidates from our village, we wish them all success in their future endeavour. President Mr. Pangerwapang Anakiyimsen Students' Union

Chairman Mr. I. Rongsen Ltr. Anakiyimsen Village Council

OFFICE OF THE

AONOKPU SENSO MUNGDANG Mokokchung, Nagaland.

1. In the general meeting of the Aonokpu Senso Mungdang held on 2nd May 2018 at Aonokpu Village, the following office bearers were nominated. President : Shri L. Akumba Longchar. Vice President : Shri Nungshikaba. General Secretary : Shri L. Rongsentemsu Jamir. Asstt.Gen.Secretary: Shri Aoyanger. 2. The Aonokpu Senso Mungdang further congratulates Shri. Imti Longchar, S/o Shri Lanukumdang Longchar on being promoted to Additional Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland and also to all the students who have successfully passed the various examinations, and wishes them all a bright future.

ALUMNI MEETING

This is to inform all the Alumni (Past Pupils) of Christ King Hr.Sec. School, Kohima that there will be an Alumni (Past Pupils) Meeting on 23rd June 2018 at 10.00 am at Christ King Jubilee Hall in view of the School Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 2019. Therefore, all the Alumni (Past Pupils) are cordially invited for the meeting. 09.00 am : Registration of Name 10.00 am : Short Animation Talk/ formation of Alumni Association/Discussions 12.00 am : Light Refreshment and Departure Sd/Principal, CKHSS, Kohima.

tinue to face rigorous checks and documentary requirements. Lord Karan Bilimoria, Indian-origin entrepreneur and President of the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), described the move as an “insult” to India and another example of Britain’s “economically illiterate and hostile attitude to immigration”. “I consider this another kick in the teeth for India ... This sends entirely the wrong message to India, to exclude it from these Tier 4 measures. The government has simply got it

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Washington, Jun 16 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has said that his relationship with the rest of the G7 leaders is good as he accused the media of not telling the truth about the summit in Canada. Trump posted a dozen photographs on his Twitter account on late Friday in which he was surrounded by the rest of the G7 leaders during the June 8-9 summit, all of them smiling and relaxed. “I have a great relationship with Angela Merkel of Germany but the Fake News Media only shows the bad photos (implying anger) of negotiating an agreement, where I am asking for things that no other American President would ask for!” Trump wrote. He

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issue under my own responsibility,” he added. Abe has already said publicly that he would be willing to meet Kim in order to resolve the abduction issue. Ja p a n e s e Fo r e i g n Minister Taro Kono is considering talks with his North Korean counterpart on the sidelines of a meeting of ASEAN envoys in Singapore starting in late July, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported. During the interview, Abe expressed a readiness to finance denuclearisation costs in North Korea. In the joint statement following Tuesday’s talks

with Trump, Kim agreed to the “complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.” “It is natural for Japan and other countries which would benefit from easing fears of nuclear weapons to bear the costs,” Abe said. But Abe warned that Tokyo has no plan to give financial aid to Pyongyang without a resolution of the abduction issue. The issue of Japanese citizens who were abducted in the 1970s and 1980s to help Pyongyang train its spies has long soured already strained relations between Tokyo and Pyongyang. The Japanese government has officially listed 17 people as abductees, but suspects dozens more were snatched. Japan has maintained a hardline position on North Korea despite the ste pped-up diplomacy with Pyongyang in recent months, and has been left largely on the sidelines as South Korea, China and the United States have held talks with Kim.

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cultural products, vehicles and aquatic products will be effective from July 6, 2018, a statement issued by China’s Customs Tariffs commission said. The implementation date for imposing additional tariffs on the remaining 114 items, covering chemical products, medical equipment and energy products will be announced later, it said. The decision has been made in line with relevant stipulations of the Foreign Trade Law of China and

TOKYO, Jun 16 (Agencies): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to jointly overcome their mutual distrust, as he confirmed ongoing efforts to arrange a Japan-North Korea summit. In a television interview, Abe said his government has contacted the North Korean side “through various channels” in a bid to arrange a meeting with Kim. During historic talks with US President Donald Trump in Singapore on Tuesday, Kim reportedly said he was open to a meeting with Abe. Japan wants the talks to push the emotive issue of citizens abducted by the North decades ago, which has seen little movement despite a whirlwind of international diplomacy in recent months. “I want to take a step forward and resolve the (abduction) issue after each of us breaks our mutual distrust,” Abe said. “I have a strong sense of mission to resolve the

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25 per cent tariff on USD 50 billion worth of Chinese goods. The Chinese government has decided to impose additional duties of 25 per cent on 659 items of US products worth about USD 50 billion, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The government also unveiled a list of US products which will be subjected to additional tariffs, it said. Additional tariffs for 545 items worth about USD 34 billion including agri-

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Beijing, Jun 16 (PTI): In a tit-for-tat action, China Saturday imposed additional duties on USD 50 billion worth of American products, a day after US President Donald Trump slapped a stiff 25 per cent tariff on Chinese goods worth similar amount, triggering a full-fledged trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Trump Friday accused China of intellectual property theft and unfair trade practices as he announced

Tariff Commission said that the additional tariffs targeting Chinese goods, once imposed, would “substantially change” the trade conditions of these goods, and affect relevant producers and trade companies as well as the production and operation of the upstream and downstream industries. The official said the Chinese action was taken in response to the emergent circumstances caused by the US violations of international obligations. China has noticed the US statement which said Washington would continue to impose additional tariffs if China takes retaliatory measures. China reserves its rights to take corresponding measures, the unnamed official was quoted as saying in the report. The moves to import tariffs came as the two countries held several rounds of talks following Trump’s demand to slash bilateral trade deficit by USD 100 billion in a month followed by USD 200 billion to address the USD 375 billion deficit.

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the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Import and Export Duties, as well as the fundamental principles of international laws, the statement said. On Friday, the US announced additional tariffs of 25 per cent on Chinese imports worth approximately USD 50 billion. From July 6, additional tariffs will be levied on some USD 34 billion worth of Chinese products. Meanwhile, the other USD 16 billion worth of Chinese products will undergo further review in a public notice and comment process. “The US move violates the relevant rules of the World Trade Organization, goes against the consensus already reached in bilateral economic and trade consultations, seriously infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese side and undermines the interests of China and its people,” the commission’s statement said. “The Chinese side firmly opposes that,” it said. An official in charge of the Office of the Customs

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Greatest Showman track creates new record

Boyzone to split after Football lovers assemble at ‘final’ album and tour DDSC to watch World Cup

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he Greatest Showman has become the longest running number one soundtrack since the 1960s. Its 19th non-consecutive week at number one has now surpassed the 18 weeks the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack spent in pole position in 1978. That makes it the UK’s most successful soundtrack album since The Sound of Music, which spent 70 weeks at number one between 1965 and 1968. The Greatest Showman is already the best-selling album of 2018 so far. Taken from Hugh Jackman’s film about circus entrepreneur PT Barnum, the

album contains such Top 40 hits as Rewrite the Stars and the Oscar-nominated This is Me. The Greatest Showman’s continued success came at the expense of new albums from Brits Critics’ Choice winner Jorja Smith and the Beach Boys. Smith’s debut record Lost & Found enters this week’s album chart at three, one place ahead of the Beach Boys’ collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. George Ezra’s Staying at Tamara’s is in the second slot, with Ed Sheeran’s Divide at five, according to the Official Charts Company. In the singles chart, Jess Glynne won a close battle with Clean Bandit to see

her latest single I’ll Be There claim the top spot. The flame-haired singer’s seventh UK chart-topper extends her record for the most number one singles achieved by a British female artist. “I’m speechless!” Jess told OfficialCharts.com. “All I can say is thank you to everyone who has supported the song.” Solo, by Clean Bandit and featuring Demi Lovato, ends up in second place, after finishing just 898 sales and streams behind Glynne’s record. Anne-Marie’s 2002 is at three, with Shotgun by George Ezra at four and Ariana Grande’s No Tears Left to Cry at five. (BBC)

rish band Boyzone have announced they are to split after releasing a “final” album and staging a farewell tour. “We all feel that we should now call time on our lives together as Boyzone and go out on a real high,” said the group in a statement. Formed in 1993, the group had UK number ones with such hits as Words, No Matter What and All That I Need. Yet they also experienced heartbreak when much-loved band member Stephen Gately died in 2009. In advance of their Thank You & Goodnight album, out in November, the band have released a new track called I Can Dream that features his vocals. “We came across a

Cumberbatch honors Hawking with memorial service tribute

cience met science fiction in London, Friday, with “Avengers” and “Star Trek” actor Benedict Cumberbatch among those paying tribute to the late physicist professor Stephen Hawking. Cumberbatch, who played the scientist in the 2004 BBC TV movie “Hawking,” gave a reading at a memorial service, which was held at Westminster Abbey. Other names from the entertainment world in attendance included Piers Morgan, David Walliams, Lily Cole and scientist and TV personality professor Brian Cox. They joined Hawking’s family and lu-

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fitting tribute to a scientific great, Hawking’s words have been set to an original piece of music from Vangelis (“Chariots of Fire”) and will be beamed into space. Legendary theoretical physicist Hawking died in March. He was 76. A pioneering scientist, he also brought cosmology to the masses through his work, notably with the bestselling Benedict Cumberbatch (L) and late Stephen Hawking. “A Brief History of Time.” Having suffered with motor minaries from the worlds of tickets. science and politics, as well British astronaut Tim neurone disease for decades, as members of the public, Peake also gave a reading at he also advanced disability (FoxNews) who received tickets after the service. Hawking’s ashes causes. entering a public ballot. will be buried alongside the There were 25,000 applica- graves of Charles Darwin tions for 1,000 available and Isaac Newton. In a

demo that he originally recorded for his solo album in 2002 and we’ve had the opportunity to re-work the song and add our harmonies alongside his lead vocal,” said the band. “It was a bittersweet experience to hear all our voices together again. It’s the closest the five of us will ever get to being in a room together again making music.” The four surviving members - Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Michael “Mikey” Graham and Shane Lynch - will sign off with 13 dates in January and February. “We would love for you to raise the roof one last time as we head out on our farewell UK and Ireland arena tour,” they wrote in a message to their fans. (BBC)

Two little boys dressed in Argentinian kits come to watch the World Cup screening with their parents at DDSC stadium, Saturday. (NP)

ootball lovers from all parts of Dimapur city gathered at DDSC stadium, Dimapur, to witness the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 on big screens and large speakers. Hundreds of football fans, some dressed in the jersey of their favourite teams, gathered at the stadium where ample food were on sale while two humongous screens and deafening loudspeakers had been put up for the screening. As evening set in and the time for second match

on Saturday approached, ve h i c l e s p a c k e d w i t h people to its maximum capacity, thronged to the stadium. A relatively new trend for the people who usually loves to stay at home during this time every four years and watch the global event, Urban Muse in collaboration with Livemaster studio, came up with the idea to create a space where football lovers, irrespective of their following, could come, scream as loud as they want and enjoy the game together in a carnivallike atmosphere.

The organizers screen all the night-time matches and football lovers could watch the game sitting in or atop their vehicle. The occasional display of colored lights during the climax of a goal accompanied by blaring sound of air horns takes the spirit of the event to a whole new level and memorable experience. The organizers said they will be screening the event till the final on July 15 and has invited football lovers to come and share the fun together. (Staff Reporter)

Ariana Grande’s fiancé opens up about engagement

ete Davidson is speaking out about his and Ariana Grande’s engagement. The “Saturday Night Live” funnyman took to Instagram on Friday where he shared a photo of himself and Grande holding hands, with the pop star’s engagement ring notably front and center. “U know what you’d dream it be like? it’s better than that,” Davidson captioned the sweet blackand-white picture. Although it surprised fans that Grande and Davidson, both 24, reportedly got

engaged less than a month after news broke they were dating, the couple just had an instant connection. “I guess they just had a super beyond natural connection right off the bat and have grown immensely close in an obviously super short time period,” a source close to the “Dangerous Woman” singer previously told Fox

News. The source added, “Neither of them were expecting this but they are both so over the moon and are hoping for a long-lasting loving relationship together.” On Monday, reports surfaced that the couple were engaged with Davidson reportedly paying $93,000 for Grande’s engagement

ring in May, according to TMZ. Meanwhile, Grande, flashed her new bling at her first performance since the engagement news broke during the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 49th annual Induction and Awards Dinner in New York City on Thursday. (FoxNews)

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The Kohima Tsungiki Khumshum would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Ekonrhoni Ngullie, D/O. Nchio Ngullie for securing Top 1 in Sociology Honours under Nagaland University. The Khumshum also congratulates all the successful students in HSLC, HSSLC, CBSE and Under Graduate Exams during 2018. Furthermore, KTK congratulates Mr. Renphamo Kikon on being promoted to the post of Section Officer NSS, Mr. Hakhomo Ezung (Former Gen. Secy. KTK) on being promoted to the post of Asst. Supdt. Vigilance Commission Mr. N.S.N. Lotha, President of (JDU) Nagaland, for being appointed as the Chairmen, (JDU) Northeast. The Khumshum wishes them success in their future endeavours.

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Western Sumi Hoho takes immense pride in congratulating Dr. Puloto Yeptho, S/o Mr Heghoto Yeptho & Mrs Ghokheli Yeptho Chekiye village Dimapur for completing his Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics from University Collage of Medical Science Delhi University on 30th May 2018. The Hoho appreciates his hard labour and dedication for bringing laurels to Western Sumi in particular and Sumi community in general. Dr. Puloto Yeptho is the first Sumi Naga to become an Orthopaedic Surgeon. The Hoho wishes him the best and prays that our Almighty God bestow His choicest blessing upon him in all his future endeavours.

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‘We wanted to be ruthless in our approach’ BENGALURU, Jun 16 (Agencies): India’s stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane on Friday said his side were determined to be “ruthless” in their approach after the hosts demolished Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs inside two days in their debut Test match here. The Afghans’ dream of scripting a fairytale turned into a virtual nightmare as they were found to be painfully short of experience for the longest format and were bowled out for 109 and 103 in pursuit of India’s first innings total of 474. “This feels really special. It is always an honour to lead your country and we wanted to be ruthless,” said Rahane, who captained India in regular skipper Virat Kohli’s absence.

West Ham back in Pastore talks Lo n d o n, J u n 1 6 (Agencies): West Ham have re-opened talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore. It is understood that talks between the Premier League side and the Argentina midfielder earlier this month had halted due to the player’s high wage demands. According to Sky sources, the 28-year-old is currently asking for wages up to £190,000-a-week. West Ham are keen to bring Pastore to the club and have re-opened talks over a deal that would be worth up to £17.5m. PSG are willing to sell the Argentine as they aim to comply with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations. Pastore, who joined PSG from Palermo in 2011, has only one year left on his current contract at the Parc des Princes. He has scored 45 goals in 265 appearances for the current Ligue 1 champions. New West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini is aiming to sign up to five players this summer after promising the club’s fans an attacking revolution. The club remain in talks with Swansea over deals to sign defender Alfie Mawson and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, according to Sky sources. Swansea have already rejected bids from West Ham for both players, but it is understood both parties are edging closer to an agreement over the respective fees. K Y M C

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Rahane was full of praise for his batting unit, especially openers Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay, both of whom scored centuries in India’s total. “Guys like Shikhar (Dhawan) and (Murali Vijay) got those hundreds, (KL) Rahul chipped in and (Hardik) Pandya was magnificent at the end. It was important for all of us to stick to our basics, create some good habits,” he said. Rahane also had

words of appreciation for Afghanistan despite their abject surrender in the match. “But credit to Afghanistan, they were fantastic. From here on it is only upwards and onwards for them. Their seamers bowled really well, especially in the third session yesterday and I am sure they will go a long way against all opponents,” Rahane said. In a rare gesture, Rahane later called up the entire Afghan team for the victory photo opportunity and also handed over the trophy to the debutants in a bid to boost their morale. Dhawan congratulated Afghanistan for its Test debut and said with time they will definitely improve in the traditional format of the game as they did in the limited overs.

Man City send Angelino to PSV Eindhoven L o n d o n, J u n 1 6 (IANS): Manchester City defender Jose Angel Tasende, known as “Angelino,” is headed to PSV Eindhoven on a permanent transfer, the English Premier League (EPL) champions have confirmed. Angeliño, 21, who joined Man City in 2013, made his debut with the first team of the English club in an FA Cup match against Aston Villa in January 2016, reports Efe. “Everyone at the club wishes Angelino well as he continues his career with PSV,” Man City said on its Web site. Angeliño joined New York City FC on loan in July 2015 where he appeared in 14 matches and had four assists.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Late Nikhevi Sema, Honorary Captain (Rtd), Medziphema wish to extend their thanks to all who comforted us at the demise of our dear father. Our heartfelt gratitude to all our extended families, church members, respective communities, neighbours and well-wishers, who helped and supported us, prior to and after the funeral in so many different ways, for which we are really indebted. And to the many others who helped with the service, to make it truly memorable. As it will be impossible to thank all those concerned individually, please accept this press acknowledgement as a token of our deepest appreciation. God Bless you all. DP-4417

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

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We humbly and sincerely convey our sincere thanks and gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us – spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially and materially at the unfortunate and sudden demise of our beloved brother Xavier Rutsa, who left for his Heavenly abode on 11th June 2018. It was one of the darkest moments in our lives. But the love, care and concern of all of you, had been the catharsis for us. We deeply regret our inability to thank you all personally but it is our humble and sincere prayer that our Heavenly Father shower His choicest blessings upon you all! COM

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Words are inadequate to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to every organisation, friends, well wishers and relatives who stood beside us during our saddest moment at the demise of our beloved Late K. HOSHEPU ZHIMOMI. You shared our sorrows and pain as your own which have dearly strengthened and comforted us. We will always remember your kindness, love and prayers. May the blessed Grace and Light of God envelope you all in abundance.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Late Aowapang (Longjang) wishes to acknowledge the many expression of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us during a month long battling for his life and also at the time when he left for his heavenly abode on 11th June 2018. We r e g r e t o u r inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our humble and sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly. DP-4445

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We sincerely convey our special gratitude to : 1. Kazheto Kinimi, MLA. 2. I. Kheto Kinimi, Ex-Minister. 3. Khekaho Assumi, Ex-Minister. 4. I. Khehoto Kinimi, Ex-Deputy CM. 5. Khevishe Kiho, SDO Irrigation. 6. Howoto Kinimi, Hd. GB Lumami Village. 7. Doctors, staff and nurses of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur. 8. Lumami Kuposhukulu Dimapur. 9. Thahekhu Baptist Church, Block-7. 10. Lumami Baptist Church. We deeply regret our inability to thank every individual personally, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children and family members

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into action soon when she made a fine reflex save to deny Spain. The Indians started to get into the game in the second quarter as both teams battled for possession. The visitors defended their lines well, keeping out Spain’s third penalty corner in the 19th minute. World no. 10 India made some good forays in the closing stages of the quarter, forcing Spanish goalkeeper Melanie Garcia

event but Novak Djokovic has been handed a wildcard entry. Murray took a break from the ATP tour in July last year due to ongoing issues with a hip injury and eventually decided to undergo surgery in January 2018. The double Olympic champion had originally hoped to play in this week’s Libema Open in the Netherlands, but withAndy Murray drew from the tournament L o n d o n, J u n 1 6 French Open cham- after saying he was “not ( Ag e n c i e s ) : A n d y pion Rafael Nadal has al- quite ready and wanted to Murray has confirmed he ready withdrawn from the be 100%”. will play in next week’s Fever-Tree Championships ACKNOWLEDGEMENT at Queen’s Club. The former world No 1 will make his competitive return following hip surgery at the grass court tournament next week. Murray, 31, has not played competitively since losing to Sam Querrey in the Wimbledon quarterfinals in July 2017. The three-time Grand Slam winner came through a practice match against fellow Brit Cameron Norrie on Friday and conWe the bereaved family members of Late Shihovi firmed his entry into the Chophi would like to extend our profound gratitude to each midday draw for the Fever- and every individual, friends, neighbours and well-wishers and Tree Championships on who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially materially at the sad demise of our beloved on 6th June 2018. Saturday.

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India 3-0 in the opener, the second game between the two sides finished 1-1. The fourth match of the series will be played later Saturday night. In last night’s game, Spain took an early lead through Maria Lopez’s strike from their second penalty corner in the third minute. The hosts continued to test the Indian defence in the first quarter and goalkeeper Savita was called

Kingstown, Jun 16 (Agencies): Australian batsman David Warner has agreed to join St Lucia Stars for the 2018 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The 31-year-old is banned from playing international or state cricket due to his role in the balltampering scandal during Australia’s Test against South Africa at Newlands in March. Warner, along with fellow banned team-mate Cameron Bancroft, has already agreed to play grade cricket as well as a limitedovers tournament in Darwin in July. Now he will participate in the CPL for the first time after replacing fellow Australian D’Arcy Short, who has been called up for Australia A’s tour of India, in the Stars line-up. Stars general manager Mohammad Khan said, “We are excited to bring David to the Saint Lucia Stars. David is arguably one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era and a winning player. He is going to add a lot of value on the field and in the dressing room as we pursue our first Hero CPL Title.”

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Indian Women hockey player Udita celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against Spain during the Spain Tour as they defeated the hosts 3-2 on Friday. (PTI)

to make a fine save in the 25th minute. The Indians kept up the pressure on the Spanish defence and won a penalty corner which was converted by Gurjit Kaur in the 28th minute as both the teams went into the halfway break tied at 1-1. India started on a bright note after the change of ends and produced a great move to score a well constructed field goal through young striker Lalremsiami in the 32nd minute. Forward Vandana Katariya also got an open chance in the 42nd minute but could not score in her 200th International cap. A tense final few moments of the match saw the hosts put the Indian defence under constant pressure, winning two penalty corners, the first of which was saved by goalkeeper Savita. However, Spain’s Lola Riera continued her fine goal-scoring form and remained calm under pressure to converted the next penalty corner in the 58th minute and level the scores. But just when it looked the two teams were set to share the spoils, India captain Rani scored a wonderful field goal just a minute from the final hooter to hand the visitors a well deserved win.

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Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who stood by us in times of sickness and sad demise of our beloved father Late I Yevihe Kibami who died on 11th June 2018. We are greatly touched by your support in prayer, material and financial assistance, physical presence and untiring efforts throughout the days of our struggle. We pray that the Almighty God of righteousness bless you all in every way as you have given us immense comfort and support in hour of need. We the family members and in laws would like to thank the following people and groups who have shown great kindness and concern in assisting us in every way: 01. NCRC Sumi Midlane Kohima, Women Deptt, Youth Deptt and General 02. Sumi Community AG colony, Kohima 03. Littami Union Kohima 04. VK Area Union Kohima 05. Kibami Welfare, Kohima 06. Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Advisor Rural Development 07. Er. Z. Tokishe Kibami, Addl Director IPR 08. Dr. Atoshe Kibami Addl Director Health and Family Welfare 09. Dr. Pihoto Khale, Director Veterinary and Animal Husbandry 10. Er. Ghokuto Assumi 11. Zotuo Kire, Class I contractor 12. NDPP Party, parent body, women body, and Youth body 9th Kohima town AC 13. NDPP Unit Upper AG colony Kohima 14. NDPP Unit Middle AG colony Kohima 15. Head GB AG Colony, Hokiye Kire 16. Friends, relatives from Dimapur, VK town. 17. ‘E’ Coy 65th Batch Nagaland PTS Chumukedima 18. DMBW Upper AG Kohima 19. TTYO AG colony Kohima 20. Mezhur Higher Secondary School Administration 21. Class B teachers Mezhur Higher Secondary School Kohima 22. A.F.E. Colony Kohima 23. New Hope Church Upper AG colony Kohima 24. T. Khel Market Kohima 25. Sumi Baptist Fellowship, AG colony Kohima 26. Women Prayer Fellowship, Upper AG Colony Kohima 27. Neighbours and colony youths

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Indian eves pip Spain 3-2 in hockey

MADRID, Jun 16 (PTI): Skipper Rani Rampal scored a late winner as Indian women’s hockey team dished out a spirited performance to beat Spain 3-2 in the third game and register their first win of the five-match series at the Consejo Superior de Deportes Hockey Stadium. By virtue of this win late Friday night, India and Spain are now tied 1-1 in the series. While Spain beat

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Wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren and in laws

05-10-1974 / 17-06-2017 Beloved daddy, a year has passed since you left for your eternal heavenly home. We miss you more than ever, your guidance and your love. But, we know you are still watching silently from above. The love you gave still warms us, the way it always will. But your death has left an empty space that time can never fill. You will forever remain alive in our hearts and memories. We deeply miss you daddy. Loving wife, sons, daughters and family members

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LT. MRS. LIBENI JAMI "Gone but not forgotten"

It has been a year since you left us for your eternal home on this day, the 17.06.2017. Your wisdom and sacriﬁces as a responsible mother lead us all to the right path and it shall never fade away from our memories. You are the best wife and mother ever lived. Your works are done and accomplished. DP-4464

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Argentina held 1-1 by Iceland Lionel Messi extends woeful penalty record

Lionel Messi’s penalty shot is saved by Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson during their match on Saturday.

M o s c ow, J u n 1 6 (Agencies): Lionel Messi’s bid to win the World Cup got off to a nightmare start as he missed a penalty and his Argentina side were held 1-1 by debutants Iceland on Saturday. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring after just 19 minutes with a brilliant finish, the Manchester City striker’s first goal at the World Cup in his third tournament. Iceland were soon level through Alfred Finnbogason’s close-range finish, his country’s first-ever goal in the World Cup finals. However, it still took an excellent save from Hannes Halldorsson to keep out Messi’s 64th-minute penalty, the first time the Barcelona playmaker had ever missed a spot-kick for his country.

Thereafter, Jorge Sampaoli’s team had to settle for a draw in Moscow, while Iceland - the smallest nation to ever qualify for the global showpiece event - hung on for what was their first-ever point at the World Cup, Argentina were up and running within 19 minutes, although their opener had an element of luck about it. Marcos Rojo lined up a shot from distance that fell straight to Aguero, who still had a lot to do. However, the forward earned himself some space with a lovely piece of close control, before firing an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net - not that his side were ahead for long. It took Iceland less than five minute to equalise after a scramble in the Argentina box, with the ball eventually falling to the un-

marked Gylfi Sigurdsson at the far post. And the Everton forward’s low driven shot then fell kindly at the feet of Finnbogason, with the Augsburg striker keeping his cool to side-foot the ball into the gaping goal. There were two VAR calls before the break for possible Argentina penalties, both of which were turned down, but referee Szymon Marciniak did not need any help in deciding Hordur Magnusson had pulled down Maximiliano Meza in the box after 63 minutes. Up stepped Messi, only for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to see Halldorsson

guess correctly and dive full length to his right to keep out the penalty - the fourth time he has missed a spotkick in his last seven efforts for club and country. There was more controversy, however, when the Polish official opted not to use VAR to decide if Cristian Pavon had been tripped as he drove to the left byline with 13 minutes to go - although it appeared as though Birkir Saevarsson had made contact with the sub. Argentina take on Croatia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Thursday, while Iceland face Nigeria at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.

Today’s matches

1st match: 5:30 pm : Costa Rica vs Serbia 2nd match: 8:30 pm : Germany vs Mexico 3rd match: 11:30 pm : Brazil vs Switzerland

US warns of terror attacks during FIFA World Cup Washington, Jun 16 (IANS): The US government has warned its citizens of potential terror attacks during the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, in a travel advisory asking people to reconsider visiting the country. “Large-scale international events such as the World Cup present an attractive target for terrorists,” Efe news reported quoting the State Department as saying in the advisory on Friday. “Although security for the World Cup will be extensive, terrorists may seek to attack event locations such as stadiums and Fan Fest viewing areas, tourist sites, transportation hubs and other public venues,” it added. The World Cup aside, “terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Russia”. “Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets or shopping malls, and the local government facilities,” the statement added. For all the cited reasons, the US maintained the alert level for Russia at 3, on a scale of 4, which also applies to countries such as Cuba, Pakistan, Turkey, Honduras and Nicaragua, for which Washington recommends its citizens to “reconsider” their plans for travel. Besides potential attacks, the US observed that in Russia “US citizens are often victims of harassment, mistreatment and extortion by law-enforcement and other officials”.

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France squeeze past Australia

France’s Paul Pogba, left, and Australia’s Mathew Leckie, right, challenge the ball during the group C match in Kazan, Russia on Saturday. (AP/ PTI)

KAZAN, Jun 16 (Agencies): France needed the help of the first World Cup penalty awarded after a video review and a deflected Paul Pogba goal to get their World Cup campaign underway with a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday. Striker Antoine Griezmann lashed home the historic spot kick in the 58th minute but Australia hit back with a penalty of their own when Samuel Umtiti inexplicably handled the ball in the box four minutes later. Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak sent his French counterpart Hugo Lloris the wrong way to give Australia hopes of forcing a draw at the Kazan Arena but Pogba grabbed the winner in the 81st minute. Even that goal might

not have counted in the days before technology was brought into the game with Pogba’s shot looping off the shin of Aziz Behich, hitting the crossbar and bouncing down inside the goal before coming back out. Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha checked the goal-line monitor on his watch and awarded the goal as Australia keeper Mat Ryan stood holding the ball in his hands. Cunha had earlier watched the challenge by Josh Risdon on Griezmann on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) monitor by the side of the pitch and decided the Australia right back had brought the French striker down in the area. France’s youthful at-

tack ensured they had the better of the opening half of the match but Australia had the best chance before the break when a deflection off Frenchman Corentin Tolisso from an Aaron Mooy free kick was well saved by Lloris. Didier Deschamps’s France side will move on to their remaining Group C clashes against Denmark and Peru, who meet later on Saturday, with three points but plenty to do to justify their place among the pre-tournament favourites. Australia and their 10,000 gold-shirted fans will be disappointed that all their hard work earned them nothing as they seek to get out of the group stage for the second time in their fifth World Cup.

World Cup: Denmark beat Peru in Group C tie Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Portugal draw Spain 3-3

SARANSK, JUN 16 (IANS): Denmark defeated Peru 1-0 in a Group C match of the FIFA World Cup at the Mordovia Arena here on Saturday. Yussuf Poulsen scored the winner for Denmark in the 59th minute off an pass from Christian Eriksen. Christian Cueva missed a penalty for Peru just before half-time. This is Peru’s first World Cup appearance since 1982. Denmark had failed to qualify for the 2014 edition in Brazil. The Peruvians, playing a 4-2-3-1 formation, launched fast attacks from the very beginning, making attempts at the goal three times within the first nine minutes, reports Xinhua news agency. But the efforts didn’t pay off in face of the strong Danish defence. In the fifth minute, Peru’s Luis Advincula shot

Denmark’s Yussuf Yurary Poulsen reacts after scoring during the group C in the Mordovia Arena Saturday. (AP/PTI)

wide after meeting a pass from teammate Renato Tapia. Just three minutes later, Yoshimar Yotun took a shot but the ball was confiscated by veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark. A minute later, another attempt from the Peruvian side was again stopped by Schmeichel. The best chance for Peru perhaps came at the

Did you know?

The winning team of the World Cup 2018 Russia will get a hefty $35 million and the runners-up cash prize is $25 million. No wonder, losing the game is also so worthy! Actually, everyone gets something to take home as even the participating team takes home a whopping $8 million each! But all eyes will be on who takes the prestigious gold trophy home.

WC all-time leading scorers

Miroslav Klose (Germany) - 16

Gerd Muller (Germany) - 14

Ronaldo (Brazil) - 15

Just Fontaine (France) - 13

last minute of the first half, as Christian Cueva was awarded a penalty kick after Video assistant referee (VAR) technology showed that he was fouled by Denmark’s Yussuf Yurary. But his right-foot shot went over the bar. The Danish, meanwhile, didn’t have a good chance either in the first half. In the 32nd minute,

William Kvist was forced off by injury. seven minutes later, Denmark got a free kick opportunity after Renato Tapia was given a yellow card. Star striker Christian Eriksen kicked the ball wide and Lasse Schone followed with a shot but was saved by the Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. The Europeans struck the only goal of the game off a counter when Poulsen latched on to a long ball and swooped into the penalty box before firing past Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. Desperate for the equaliser, the Peruvians went into attack mode and put sustained pressure on the Denmark goal. But they were unable to breach Denmark’s well organised defence despite coming close on several occasions.

Sochi, June 16 (IANS): Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Portugal held formidable Spain to an exciting 3-3 draw in a Group B match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup here. Ronaldo showcased his big match temperament on Friday by scoring in the 4th, 44th and 88th minutes and almost singlehandedly earning a point for Portugal. Star striker Diego Costa (24th, 55th) and full back Nacho (56th) scored for Spain. Ronaldo has now become the only player from Portugal to score at four World Cups. This was the 51st hattrick in the World Cup history. Spain suffered an early setback when Nacho fouled Ronaldo inside the penalty box. The Real Madrid star stepped forward to convert the resultant penalty and give Portugal the lead. Despite the setback, Spain gradually settled down and started to dominate the proceed-

ings. The superior talent in the Spanish ranks gradually started to make its presence felt. Costa found the equaliser for Spain 20 minutes later. The big centre forward used his physical strength to beat Pepe to a high ball and dribbling two defenders before bulging the net with a superb finish. Ronaldo put Portugal back in the lead a minute before half-time when a mistake by Spain goalkeeper David de Gea handed him his second goal of the match. Spain surged ahead immediately after the restart with back-to-back goals. Costa levelled things up for a second time when he scored off a free kick. Nacho produced an excellent finish from outside the box in the very next minute to put Spain in the lead. Ronaldo however, earned a well-deserved point for Portugal right at the end with a curling, dipping free kick that de Gea had no chance of keeping out.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his side’s equalizing goal during the group B match between Portugal and Spain at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Friday. (AP/PTI)

Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico VATUTINKI, Jun 16 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Wo r l d champions Germany know they must up their game when they kick off their world title defence against Mexico on Sunday if they are to confirm their status as tournament favourites. The Germans played a perfect qualification winning all 10 games, conceding just four goals in the process. But their recent form is far from World Cup-winning quality. “We are aware that we need to improve our game,” 2014 World Cup winner Toni Kroos said this week. “It is having the absolute will that is going to be the deciding factor and everyone of us needs to fill up on self-confidence. These two things will be decisive in this game.” Coach Joachim Loew’s team have managed just one win in their last six internationals, a lacklustre 2-1 win over lowly Saudi Arabia in the final warm-up game last

German football team’s training session in Russia ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Mexico.

week, and only kept one clean sheet. Their preparations were also overshadowed by the outrage in Germany caused by photos of midfielders Ilkay Gundogan and Mesut Ozil with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. The two players of Turkish descent had to deal

with whistles and jeers in recent matches and the affair has not subsided even after their arrival in Russia. The photographs unleashed a storm of criticism from lawmakers across Germany’s political spectrum and the country’s football federation, all of whom argued that Erdogan does not

sufficiently respect German values. But given the Germans’ stellar tournament record with at least a semi-final spot in each of the last four World Cups, few would risk betting against them being ready on Sunday, especially after crushing Mexico 4-1 in last year’s Confederations

Cup. “We have often proved that we are there when it starts,” Kroos said. Mexico have had to deal with their own little scandal after eight players staged a late night party following a friendly against Scotland earlier this month, with the country’s football association throwing their

support behind the players. The central Americans, who have reached the last 16 at each of the last six World Cups, will need to be quick on the break if they are to catch their opponents off guard, as other teams have successfully done recently, including the Saudis. Mexico’s top international scorer, Javier Hernandez, may not be an automatic starter these days but his speed will come in handy for Juan Carlos Osorio’s team. The Mexico coach has kept quiet about his strategies and in warm-up matches revealed very little on how he plans to stop the Germans. Mexico’s only win in 11 games against them dates back to 1985. “We should not underestimate them even if we beat them last year,” said Germany midfielder Sami Khedira. “We take this game very, very seriously. We cannot rely just on our quality.”

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