June 24, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 197

DIMAPUR, MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

‘Non-Gandhi’ can be party chief, says Mani Shankar

India win FIH Women’s Series Finals

Ethiopia army chief shot dead in ‘coup bid’ attacks

national, Page 5

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Panel suggests robust IT-based NHIDCL cracks the whip on 4-lane contractors Inner Line Permit system in state Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): In a major development, the Executive Director (P), RO-NE of National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) on June 18, 2019, has written to the Director (T) NHIDCL, New Delhi, recommending ‘Notice for Intention to Terminate’ the contract work awarded in 2016 to M/s RAMKY -ECI (JV) engaged in the four-lane project (138 Km to 152 Km) after show cause notice was issued in the month of April 2019.

M/s RAMKY-ECI (JV) has also been issued a notice by the GM (Projects) BO-Dimapur on April 25, 2019.

In the June 18, 2019 letter, the Executive Director (P), RO-NE,NHIDCL, recommended termination of contract of M/s RAMKYECI (JV), since the firm had defaulted various contract clauses and failed to remedy them despite having been issued with ‘Cure Notices’.

The ED(P) pointed out that M/s RAMKY-ECI(JV) had failed to remedy the defaults such as cracked/ failure of newly laid DBM,

Govt to consider bill to give more teeth to NIA NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (AGENCIES): Seeking to give more teeth to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the government plans to amend two laws to allow it to probe terrorist acts against Indians and Indian interests abroad.

The Union cabinet will take a call on Monday on amending the NIA Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The amendment bill could be introduced in Parliament this week during the ongoing Monsoon session.

The amendments will also allow the NIA probe cybercrimes and cases of human trafficking, sources aware of the proposal said on Sunday.

Amendment to Schedule 4 of the UAPA will allow the NIA to designate an individual suspected to have terror links as a terrorist. As of now, only organisations are designated as ‘terrorist organisations’.

The NIA was set up in 2009 in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack that had claimed 166 lives.

Since 2017, the Union home ministry has been considering the two laws to give more power to the NIA to meet fresh challenges, the sources pointed out.

This is it!

“The plastic ban has freed us from extra expenditure.

But we can’t pass it to customers.”

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DC Dimapur, Kevin Zehol with NHIDCL officials inspecting the works on April 26, 2019. (DIPR File)

Quality Assurance Plan and Internal Quality System at the work sites. The firm failed to achieve the scheduled progress of MiletsoneIII(80%) by February 2019 as committed by the minister of MoRTH. It was also mentioned that the firm executed works worth only Rs.53 crore against the scheduled worth of Rs.95 crore (October 2018 to March 2019).

Further, M/s RAMKY-ECI(JV) was found to have failed to deploy criti-

cal resources such as heavy duty stone crusher, HMP plant within the stipulated time, leading to further delays. Also the firm had also failed to submit plans for slope protection till date despite several reminders. The firm was also found to have failed to rectify defects in the Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) layer in spite of Cure Notice issued.

According to the ED(P), the physical progress of the work undertaken

was only 1.57 per cent per month in eight months of peak working season from October 2018 to May 2019.

The ED(P) said at the rate of progress, the work will take another minimum of 18 months (3 calendar years) to complete the work.

In view of the continued default to proceed with the work in accordance with the provisions of the contractual agreement, and despite several notices and meetings for timely execu-

tion, the ED(P) recommended that the contract given to M/s RAMKY-ECI(JV) be terminated at the earliest.

Even the other firm, M/s Gayatri Projects Ltd. has run behind schedule as per a notice issued by GM (Projects) BO-Dimapur . The notice pointed out that instead of construction of one major bridge and four minor bridges, the firm has so far constructed only one minor bridge and no visible sign of activity for construction of the remaining bridges.

It may be pointed out that state chief minister Neiphiu Rio had expressed dissatisfaction with the tardy progress of the construction works for the four-lane NH 29 from Dimapur to Kohima, there has been little effect. He had also met with the contractors to speed up the progress. Rio had even approached Nitin Gadkari, minister in-charge of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to speed up the work which has been dogged by delays.

Source said Rio had also suggested that the 4-lane highway be formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by January 2020.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): Calling for meeting the objectives of BEFR regulations in letter and spirit, the Committee on Inner Line Permit (ILP) has proposed a robust IT-based ILP system in the State to ensure issuing, monitoring and tracking of ILPs. In its report to the State cabinet on February 15 this year, the committee stressed that while the ILP system should facilitate visits of genuine tourists and legal migrants coming for work, it should be foolproof to ensure that no illegal migrants can enter.

The panel also recommended constitution of a permanent ILP committee in the State Home department under home commissioner for reviewing guidelines and exemption list. A similar monitoring committee would also be set up in all district headquarters headed by deputy commissioners (DC) to function under the permanent ILP committee in the home department.

Under the proposed system, Aadhaar will be-

come mandatory for people from rest of India, while for residents of Assam, it will be NRC. Recommending enabling of electronic authentication of Aadhaar numbers with Aadhaar database without any manual intervention, the committee specified that for people of Assam, the authentication should be the NRC database. “No ILPs should be issued for people from Assam whose names are not included in NRC,” it specified. The committee also suggested issuing ILPs with QR codes and SMSbased verification.

While mentioning that all important check gates – in Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha and Mon – should be automated with IT system, CCTV and training of manpower, the committee contended that this would allow issue of ILPs using online system, provided the applicants are able to produce the documents.

It said proper records should be maintained to ensure that entry and exit of ILP holders were properly monitored, while SMS verification would ensure that

Plea in SC seeks protection for non-Nagas in Dmu Arunachal ambush: Taped call between NSCN and NPP worker under NIA scanner

NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (AGENCIES): A petition filed before the Supreme Court has sought a direction to the Centre and the Nagaland government to take appropriate steps for the protection of life and liberty, properties and other fundamental rights of non-Nagas living in the commercial hub of Dimapur following the imposition of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), The Hindu report stated.

BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, in a public interest litigation (PIL) petition, has challenged certain sections of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 which gives unbridled power to a State to prescribe ILP. Section 2 of the Regulation empowers a State government to prescribe ‘Inner Line’ to prohibit citizens of India or any class of such citizens going beyond the prescribed line without a pass.

Upadhyay said the colonial-era regulation was passed by the then British government

to prohibit Indian citizens to move in selects districts to create monopoly in business.

He said the State Cabinet had taken a decision to extend the operation of the 1873 Regulation in Dimapur.

“Therefore, many nonNagas who have landed properties with commercial shops, godowns, etc. and who are staying in as tenants, and many locals who earn their income by means of collecting house rent from tenants would be adversely affected,” he said.

The plea said that “Gujaratis, Rajasthanis, Biharis, Jharkhandis, Bengalis, Gorkhas, Bodos, Dimasas, Karbis, Garos, etc. have been regarded as outsiders by the government of Nagaland, which is a racial discrimination.”

“Many traders/businessmen have to close down their business and leave Dimapur, a cosmopolitan town. Dimapur cannot be converted exclusively for hills tribes on racial ground when it was never an integral part of the Naga hills,” the

petition said.

“When Nagaland acquired statehood, Dimapur, being a part of Assam, was legally and constitutionally excluded from the Naga Hills and from Sixth Schedule. But, petitioner don’t know how it was again included in the State of Nagaland after exclusion from Sixth Schedule?” Upadhyay said.

The petition contended that the imposition of the ILP would “create a country within a country ... and create a monopoly of trade, commerce, business only for new settlers who have come down to Dimapur from the Naga Hills and bar perpetual residency and right to free moment to others”.

“If all the North-Eastern States adopt such alien concept, then the concept of citizenship will be diluted and fundamental rights will be immensely circumscribed,” said the petition, which is likely to come up for hearing in first week of July.

GUWAHATI, JUN 23 (AGENCIES): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) that is probing the murder of Arunachal Pradesh MLA Tiron Aboh has come across a recorded telephonic conversation between a worker of the National People’s Party (NPP) and an unidentified NSCN (I-M) functionary, a News 18 report stated.

A senior official told News18 that a phone call was allegedly made to an NPP worker, Noknyiam Nokbi, from Khonsa, by the unidentified person who claimed to be from the NSCN (I-M).

“In the taped conversation, the militant is heard threatening the NPP worker to stop spreading words against the NSCN (I-M) or face dire consequences,” the official said.

The suspected NSCN (I-M) leader is heard telling Nokbi not to lead or organise any meeting where the now-slain Khonsa West MLA Aboh and or his supporters would speak against the outfit.

He is also heard talking about Jalin Hakhun, who was one of the 11 people, including Aboh, killed in the ambush near Bogapani in Tirap district

on May 21. Hakhun was the president of the Dadam Area Youth Association (DAYA) and was actively campaigning for Aboh ahead of the assembly election in the state.

The threat call to Nokbi was allegedly made late in March and a few days later, two NPP workers were attacked by suspected NSCN cadres at Kheti village in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh. One of them, an NPP worker, Jaley Anna, was beaten to death.

Meanwhile, Nokbi and Wangsi Atoa were being interrogated by the NIA along with the two survivors Nyajut Hakhun (a help at Aboh’s residence) and Nokliam Tekwa (PSO).

Sources said Hakhun (22), living with the Aboh family for the last four years, was one of the four survivors of the May 21 attack and was reportedly missing for a while after the incident.

“According to her statement, Hakhun was in the last car of Aboh’s convoy. She said she ran away from the spot with the help of a biker who was passing through the same road,” the official said.

India rejects US report on minorities’ status Fresh bill to allow proxy NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (IANS): India on Sunday rejected a US State Department report which made certain critical comments regarding the status of minorities in the country, saying it has “no locus standi” to “pronounce on the state of our citizens’ constitutionally-protected rights”.

In response to a query on the State Department’s latest ‘Report on International Religious Freedom’, which says that mob attacks against the minority communities continued in India in 2018, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar underlined that India is a “vibrant democracy” with constitutionally-protected fundamental rights of all its citizens, including minorities.

“We see no locus standi for a foreign entity/government to pronounce on

the state of our citizens’ constitutionally-protected rights,” he said.

Significantly, the report was released just ahead of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to India from June 25. “India is proud of its secular credentials, its status as the largest democracy and a pluralistic society with a long-standing commitment to tolerance and inclusion.

“The Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all its citizens, including its minority communities,” the MEA spokesperson asserted.

“It is widely acknowledged that India is a vibrant democracy where the Constitution provides protection of religious freedom, and where democratic governance and rule of law further promote and protect the fundamental rights.” The US State Department report,

released on June 21, alleged that some senior officials in the ruling BJP made inflammatory speeches against the minority communities.

“Mob attacks by violent extremist Hindu groups against minority communities, especially Muslims, continued throughout the year amid rumours that victims had traded or killed cows for beef,” it also said.

The state department, in its annual 2019 International Religious Freedom Report, alleged that some senior officials of the ruling BJP made inflammatory speeches against the minority communities.

The report says though India’s Constitution guarantees the right to religious freedom, “this history of religious freedom has come under attack in recent years with the growth of exclusionary extremist narratives”.

Meanwhile, according to The Indian Express, the report evoked sharp criticism from the ruling BJP which said it “shows clear bias against the Modi government and BJP”. Drawing on the slogan “sabka saath, sabka vikas,” the party said that its “mega-schemes” have cut across castes and religion.

“The basic presumption in this report that there is some grand design behind anti-minority violence is simply false. On the contrary, in most of such cases, these instances are carried out as a result of local disputes and by criminal mindsets. Whenever needed, PM Modi and other BJP leaders have strongly deplored violence against minorities and weaker sections of the society,” BJP national media head Anil Baluni had said in a statement.

voting to overseas Indians

NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): The Union cabinet will take a call Monday to introduce a fresh bill in Parliament to extend the facility of proxy voting to overseas Indians.

Sources in the government said on Sunday that the union cabinet will consider introducing the bill in parliament. The bill proposes that overseas Indians, who are entitled to vote in India, can appoint a proxy voter to cast the ballot on their behalf.

As of now, overseas Indians are free to cast their votes in constituencies they are registered. The Bill seeks to give them the option of proxy voting, which is as of now available to service personnel only. According to estimates of the External Affairs ministry, there are about 3.10 crore NRIs living in different countries.

An expert committee of the Election Commission, working on the issue, had in 2015 forwarded the legal framework to the Law Ministry to amend the electoral laws to allow the overseas Indians to use proxy voting.

Unofficial data with the EC shows that only 10,000 to 12,000 overseas voters have exercised their franchise because they do not want to spend foreign currency to come to India and vote.

Another provision in the amendment bill relates to the spouses of service voters. As of now, an armyman’s wife is entitled to be enrolled as a service voter, but a woman army officer’s husband is not, according to the provisions in the electoral law. The bill proposes to replace the term ‘wife’ with ‘spouse’, thus making the provision gender-neutral.

verification can be done by sending a text message to a centralised number that will reply back with names and details of ILP holder along with period of validity.

Further, under the proposed new system, ILP holders will be required to keep ILPs in digital form, if they have a mobile phone, along with a photo ID proof. Those without a mobile phone will keep paper ILPs. While family ILPs will be issued for the spouse and children of the primary applicant based on the credentials of the primary applicant, Aadhaar and NRC authentication for all applicants will be ensured under the new system.

The committee said guarantors would also need to keep their copies of ILPs they had sponsored with them, while private guarantors can guarantee a maximum of 10 employees normally. Further, investors and businessmen will be allowed to sponsor higher number of ILPs under the new system, subject to the condition that they employ an equal number of locals.

(Cont’d on p-8)

Fuel prices hiked

DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): The retail price of petrol was increased by 5-6 paise across India on Sunday. In Delhi, petrol prices rose to Rs 69.98 a litre against Rs 69.93 a litre on Saturday while diesel price climbed to Rs 63.84 per litre as compared to Rs 63.78 per litre on Saturday, as per data from Indian Oil Corporation website. In Dimapur, petrol per litre cost Rs. 67.99 and diesel Rs. 61.65. In the state capital, Kohima petrol cost Rs. 68.80 per litre and diesel Rs. 62.26 per litre on Sunday.

It may be noted that the retail fuel prices in the national capital Delhi are the cheapest among all metros and most state capitals owing to lower taxes.

Kma police issue traffic advisory

DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): In view of the construction of Sonoru bridge, Kohima Traffic Police has restricted movement of heavy vehicle from High school to Secretariat via Sonoru bridge with effect from June 24. In this regard, PRO Kohima police said all heavy vehicles going down towards Secretariat and coming up towards town are to take diversion from Tinpatti-Don Bosco Jn-Billy Graham road and vice versa.

NEET merit list to be declared soon

KOHIMA, JUN 23 (NPN): Higher and Technical Education department will be declaring the results of the NEET/MBBS/BDS merit list by June 25 or 26, while the counselling for NSEE will be held on June 28.

When contacted, H&TE department official informed Nagaland Post that the delay to declare the merit list was due to the late announcement of NEET results by the Centre. The merit list/seat allotment is being prepared and will be announced by this coming week.

(Correspondent) K Y M C

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EEI-NER & SAMETI training on participatory methods

IC organizes spiritual awakening programme

D I M A P U R : O n e - d ay only one’s soul but physispiritual awakening pro- cal body. gramme under the theme The first session be“Remember your Creator gan with praise and worin the days of your youth” ship by the Youth Harvest was organized by Immanu- team. The session was led el College (IC) on June 21, by Moanaro Jamir assisat the college campus. tant professor of Political A press release from Science, Bible reading & Immanuel College me- prayer by Gokwang, boys dia cell convener Akutu warden, welcome speech Poireng stated that director by Dr. A Loso Chalai Youth Harvest Ministry, chairman governing body, Naga United Village, Di- special song by Youth Harmapur Rev. Kilang Jamir, vest Team, testimony by was the speaker for the Langphong and a special programme. presentation by Immanuel In the first session, College hostellers. the speaker in his message The second session stated the importance of was chaired by Lanusangla repentance and how the Imsong, Bible reading by Dr. I. Amenla along with resource persons Dr. A.K Bhattacharya and M. Dutta and only way to be saved was Tiveni, special song by to accept the Living God as Youth Harvest team. Many others at SAMETI Medziphema. one’s personal saviour. He students dedicated their DIMAPUR: Extension Ed- EEI, AAU, wherein vari- and build trust with farming stressed on the importance lives to Jesus, received delivucation Institute-North East ous topics were taken up community. of Spiritual needs and also erance and were spiritually Region (EEI-NER), As- by them. Course director, A field trip was also un- take absolute care of not and physically healed. sam Agricultural University Dr. A. K. Bhattarcharya dertaken to Molvom village (AAU) Jorhat in collabora- spoke on importance and where PRA methods/techtion with State Agricultural effectiveness of team ef- niques were demonstrated Management and Extension forts and congratulated the with active participation Training Institute (SAME- trainees on completion of of the village council and DIMAPUR: Kohima District Bharat Scouts & Guides TI), Nagaland organised a the training programme. farmers.

(KDBSG) conducted Tritiya Sopan testing camp at training on “participatory He also expressed gratitude T h e v a l e d i c t o r y Vineyard School, Lierie from June 20 to 22. methods and techniques to SAMETI Nagaland for function was chaired by A press release from district organizing commisfor agricultural extension” success of the programme. DPD, SAMETI, Tiajungla sioner (Guide) Kiyakhrienuo Solo stated that, at SAMETI, Medziphema Director SAMETI and prin- Longchar, feedback from Tritiya Sopan testing camp is the highest testing for from June 18 to 21. cipal IETC, Dr. I. Amenla trainees was given by DAO a scout and a guide at the district level.

A press release from stressed on importance of & PD ATMA Kohima, On qualifying this test, a scout/guide is eligible to Medziphema deputy proj- collecting correct data on Bodevi Shuya and DPR attend the Rajya Purashkar (Governor Award) scout/ ect director, Vikaho Cho- the districts according to ATMA Longleng, Lanu- guide testing camp at the state level. phi stated that, resource agro ecological situations akam and vote of thanks was Altogether 55 scouts & guides and 10 elders attended persons were Dr. A. K. (AES). She also encouraged delivered by DPD SAMETI, the testing camp. Khriesanyii Pienyii DOC (Scouts) and Bhattacharya, professor the participants as extension Sentinaro Longchar. Certifi- Kiyakhrienuo Solo DOC (Guides) were the leaders of EEI, AAU Jorhat and M. agents to add a personal cates were also distributed to the camp. Apollo DTC (Scouts) and Petekhrienuo Tetso Dutta research associate, touch to create familiarity the participants.

DTC (Guides) were the chief examiners of the camp.

KDBSG conducts Tritiya Sopan

Saplings distributed to farmers at Lazami village

news in Brief SAKD emergency meeting: Sumi Aphuyemi Kuqhakulu Dimapur (SAKD) has convened an emergency meeting on June 24, 3:30 p.m at its banker Atomi Swu, Chekiye village. All the executive members of SAKD, elders, advisors and village representative have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

ANSTA executive body meeting: All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) has convened its executive body meeting with federating units/sub-units on June 28, 10 a.m at ANSTA Guest House, near Razhükhrie GHSS. All units/ sub-units presidents/general secretaries/RGTF central/districts convenors/primary adhoc regularized groups convenors have been requested to attend the meeting. Seniority/financial benefits of teachers will be discussed.

Farmers along with officials during the sapling distribution programme on June 22.

DIMAPUR: Short programme was held at Lazami village to encourage farmers by the sub-division agriculture officer (SDAO) Pughoboto on June 22.

According to DIPR report, SDAO distributed 7500 saplings of tree bean (yonchak) and alder tree to 100 farmers, raised at Rural Natural Connect, Botoshe Farm, Lazami under SMAF. EAC Ghathashi Nuhuta who was the special guest encouraged the farmers

to take the opportunity provided by the department to improve farming and also advised them to plant the saplings at right time and maintain properly for better growth.

SDAO Myanthung Patton highlighted about the purpose of raising saplings, wherein he said the nursery was raised on buy back policy by the department to encouraged the rural educated unemployed youths to take up improved farming.

ANSTA emergency meet: All Nagaland School Teacher’s Association (ANSTA) has convened an emergency sitting with its federating units and forums on June 28, 10 a.m at it’s guest house Kohima. All districts/sub-divisional presidents, general secretaries, RGTF central, district convenors, any categories of teachers forums or pressure groups whose grievances falls under affected service seniority after regularization putting in considerable years of services but denied of both seniority and financial increments have been directed to attend the meeting. Any group failing to appraise its grievances on the mentioned meeting will be treated as non co-operation and that its issues shall not be taken up by ANSTA with govt/deptt in future.

Various organisations conduct cleanliness drive

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019

Awareness held for protection and conservation of wildlife

Participants along with forest officials at the programme.

DIMAPUR: Awareness campaign for protection and conservation of wildlife, for communities, and wildlife crime investigation workshop for forest officers was held at the ADC conference hall, Mokokchung on June 21.

A press release from PCCF & HoFF, Nagaland, Satya Prakash Tripathi stated that, Rajesh Soundararajan, DC, Mokokchung as special invitee stated that there was need of coexistence between human beings and wild animals.

He also appealed the participants to protect forest and wildlife, and plant trees wherever space was available, for sustained availability of natural resources for future generation.

Satya Prakash Tripathi, in his key note address, gave a brief background of human-elephant

conflict and emphasised the need of making awareness among public at grass root level. He appealed the communities to come forward to voluntarily declare their land for animals and their habitats.

Supongnukshi, chief conservator of Forest (Environment, Biodiversity and Research) spoke on biodiversity conservation, nature conservation and appealed the people to coexist with wild elephants who were damaging their agriculture crop, horticulture crop, etc.

Imkumba ACF, shared his experience of humananimal conflict. The team members of WCS-India highlighted the uniqueness of forests and biodiversity of Nagaland and spoke about the provisions under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 which the state

has implemented since 18th December 1981. They encouraged the participants for community-involved conservation efforts and also shared success stories from Nagaland such as the Mount Pauna conservation movement by Benreu village in Peren district.

The programme was chaired by Aosangla Imsong, forester-I, DFO Mokokchung T. Aochuba gave welcome address and vote of thanks was delivered by Aosangla Imsong.

Around 100 participants namely villagers from human-elephant conflict affected villages, district administration, forest officers and media persons attended the programme, organised by the Nagaland Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS- India).

Dimapur Police recovers two bodies DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police has recovered the body of one Subash Bengali who had a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital Dimapur on June 22.

According to Police/PRO Dimapur, the body has been kept at District Hospital morgue. Claimant/relatives/ friends of the deceased may contact officer-in-charge/East Police Station, Dimapur.

On June 23, Dimapur Police again

recovered on unidentified body of a nonlocal male opposite Hotel Blue Heaven, Dimapur. Inquest was conducted over the dead body and the cause of dead was ascertained to be due to starvation and dehydration.

On completion of all legal formalities the dead body was shifted to District Hospital morgue. Claimant/relatives/ friends of the deceased may contact officer-in-charge /East Police Station, Dimapur.

DHS Kiphire training on immunization handbook

District ToTs along with the participants at the programme.

DIMAPUR: District health society (DHS) Kiphire organised two-day training on immunization handbook for medical officer and oneday training on introduction of rotavirus vaccine for medical officer and health workers at District Hospital conference hall from June 17 to 19 at Kiphire.

A press release from CMO office, district media officer (NHM) Kiphire stated that, training was presented by district ToTs. The resource person of the training was headed by district immunization

officer (UIP/RCH) Dr. Pewezo Khalo, Dr. Holiba Annar MO (Sitimi PHC) and Dr. Keviyani MO (HWC Seyochung). The state monitoring team was assisted and monitored by Dr. Longri Kichu UNICEF state consultant.

Medical officers and health workers were trained on capacity building on routine immunization, introduction of rotavirus vaccine in the universal immunization programme, cold chain and logistic management etc. Group discussions, role plays,

and exercise on RI microplanning were presented by the health workers. Roles of IPC during session sites and media handling were also highlighted.

DIO delivered welcome address. Medical doctors from health & wellness centres; primary health care, ANMs, GNMs, community health officers, district programme manager, block programme manager, block ASHA co-ordinator, vaccine cold chain manager and IEC personnel attended the programme.

More on ‘International Yoga Day’

Womenfolk collect plastic wastes and wait for carriage vehicles to dispose off their Members of LBCK during the social work at its new collection. church site.

DIMAPUR: A mass cleanliness drive was organised by Medziphema Tow n M e c h ü K r o t h o (MTMK) in collaboration with civil administration and colony leaders on June 22 and participated by a large number of people.

A press release by MTMK president, Akhoto Kuotsu and general secretary, Khrielie Iralu K Y M C

stated that scores of people braved the early morning showers to participate in the mass cleanliness drive and collected plastic wastes around the town with an aim to make the town a plastic free zone.

The release informed that the civil administration has banned the use of plastics bags below 50 microns including disposable cups and plates,

small sized mineral water bottles, etc in Medziphema town.

Meanwhile, MTMK has also stated that public of Medziphema town has expressed utter resentment at the lackadaisical attitude of the M/s Ramky-ECI (JV) for failing to construct the 4-lane road in Medziphema jurisdiction although earth-cutting was com-

pleted long ago during the initial stages of work commencement.

NYKS, GSC Kohima: Under the banner of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship, organised

by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) Nagaland, Good Shepherd Club (GSC), Kohima, undertook cleanliness drive at AG colony Kohima on June 22 under the theme

“Wake up Kohimians – it’s time to keep our district clean” aiming to make awareness on the importance of cleanliness and hygienic living.

LBCK: Liangmai Baptist Church Kohima (LBCK) organised a mass social work at their new church plot site in the heart of Kohima town near SKB Petrol Pump on June 22.

DIMAPUR: 1 Nagaland Girls Bn NCC under aegis NCC Gp HQ Kohima across entire Nagaland participated at yoga day in 17 main venues and various sub-venues wherein 4041 Girl Cdts and more than 70 PI staff, ANOs & officers participated.

A press release from NCC Gp HQ Kohima stated that, in Kohima 231 Girl Cdts participated at IG stadium under aegis YRS. Cdts interacted with Governor PB Acharya, DGP Nagaland Police TJ Longkumer and DC Kohima Anoop Khinchi, an ex-Cdt himself.

The main venues at Kohima were St Joseph's College, Mt Olive College and Govt HS Kigwema. Dimapur saw huge numbers of Cadets participating along with institution organised activities; the largest mass Yoga was at Livingstone Foundation HSS who organised for cadets

of five more institutions. Other venues at Dimapur were Dimapur Govt College, Carmel HSS, Tetso College, Unity College and Don Bosco HSS. In Peren the main venue was HQ 36 AR where most of the cadets assembled and practised yoga, another venue was St Xavier College Jalukie. At Phek Chirstian Mission Sch, St Xavier Meluri and Nazareth Sch Pfutzero were the venues.

At Mokokchung Fazl Ali College was the venue. At Tuensang HQ 40 AR hosted the IDY practise for the NCC cadets of St John HSS and GHSS. GHSS were the venues at Mon and Wokha.

Meluri ICDS Project: Meluri ICDS Project observed yoga day on June 21 with pre-school children actively participating in yoga activities. (CDPO Meluri Z. Porhutho) K Y M C

nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Instead of ban, can the menace be solved by disposing off plastic efficiently?

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Q: Should yoga in schools

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WEATHER FORECAST June 24

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A passing morning shower

34 26

Aizawl

A thunderstorm in spots

Guwahati A t-storm around in the a.m.

Imphal

Clouds and sun; pleasant

29 21 34 26 30 22

Itanagar A stray thunderstorm

29 23

Shillong A thunderstorm in the area

26 20

Kohima

A p.m. shower or thunderstorm 27 19

Dimapur Some rain and a thunderstorm 34 24 Mkg

A p.m. t-storm in the area

28 20

Tuensang A thunderstorm in the area

22 17

Some sun, a stray t-storm

27 22

Wokha

MCD felicitates HSLC, HSSLC candidates

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H Tovihoto felicitating one of the students. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) felicitated around 80 students of its community securing more than 70% in their HSLC and HSSLC examinations, on June 23, at covenant hall, Christian Hr. Sec. School (CHSS), Dimpaur.

Addressing the gathering as the special guest, H Tovihoto Ayemi, advisor Power, in his speech acknowledged the students for their hard work and determination. He also acknowledged the MCD for recognising the hard work put in by students of its community and encouraged them to work more for betterment of the students.

He pointed out that it was the responsibility of parents, teachers and organizations to support and

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motivate students in any field they chose, so that they can be inspired and perform their best.

Tovihoto later urged the students not to be proud of their success, but rather encouraged them to be more humble and to work harder, as success is never ending, but rather a journey.

Special invitee, H K Khulu, in his speech acknowledged the students for their success and also MCD for organizing a programme dedicated to felicitate the successful students of the Dimapur Muslim community. He quoted John Ruskin saying, “The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it”. He encouraged the students to choose an attitude that looks at life with an open mind and to be victorious, rather than choosing one that will vic-

timised by various circumstances or people.

He opined that attitude was self created and that one was free to choose attitude to deal things in life.

Khulu also appealed students to limit their time spent on digital world and not to forget human touch.

He reminded that along with academic excellence, one should grow to be a productive member of the society.

P r e s i d e n t , D D C F, Joseph Lemtur, general secretary, DNSU, Mhajan Tsopoe, vice president, NCD, Ghokheto Chophy and Basu Damani, also delivered short speeches at the programme.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by working president, MCD, A Rahman, and welcome note was delivered by president, MCD, A Hannan Tapadar.

MCC seminar on sexual harassment and bullying

Teachers, faculty and students of Govt. High School (GHS) Mopong conducted social work at PHC Mopong and its connecting road in support of PHC renovation drive initiated by the Mopong Hongkong Students’ Union (MHSU) on June 22. Revamping of PHC building is being carried out with freewill contributions and services of public. (GHS Mopong)

DIMAPUR: Model Christian College (MCC) organised a seminar on sexual harassment and bullying at the college auditorium on June 15, chaired by Vekhwusalu Dawhuo, supervisor, Women Helpline-181.

A press release from MCC Kohima principal stated that, Toli Assumi, centre administrator, Sakhi: One Stop Centre (OSC), gave an introduction to schemes like Women Helpline-181 and Sakhi: OSC and services available under OSC. Zakato Chishi, lawyer, talked about sexual harassment and bullying at workplaces which were overlooked most times because of intimidation.

He also highlighted the legal provisions under IPC against ragging and bullying and emphasised on the importance of setting up anti ragging committee and anti ragging squad in institutions.

Colleges hold graduation day DIMAPUR: Yemhi Memorial College (YMC) Dimapur on June 18 held its 4th graduation day with principal of Sakus Mission College, Dr. Arenla Aier, as the special guest.

A press release by the college stated that Dr. Arenla Aier used the analogy of the graduates as brand new cars ready to undertake their respective journeys.

She also reminded the graduating students to put God first in all their endeavours to reach their destinations.

The programme was chaired by assistant professor Amongla Imsong (English) and welcome address by YMC principal, Makhan Chetia. 59 graduates of 2016-2019 batch were conferred.

St. Xavier College: St. Xavier College, Jalukie held its 12th graduation day on June 17 which was graced by ADC, Jalukie, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang. A press release by the college stated that Dr. Tinojongshi appreciated the role and contribution of the college in the region and encouraged the students to achieve their goals by being resolute through perseverance.

Principal of the college, Dr. Fr. Francis Cheerangal, also lauded the 61graduates.

Exposure visit-cum-training programme for coffee farmers

Beneficiaries of coffee development plan under Dimapur district along with staff and officials of Land Resources, Dimapur on June 18.

DIMAPUR: One-day exposure visit-cum-training prog ramme for stakeholders was organised by department of Land Resources, Dimapur to the Regional Coffee Research Station (RCRS), Coffee Board of India, located at Diphu on June 18.

A press release from WDTM, Land Resources Dimapur, Asungla Jamir stated that, district project officer (DPO), Land Resources, Dimapur, I. Acato Chishi spearheaded the visit along with his staff and 14 beneficiaries representing various villages listed under the coffee

development plan in the district.

The exposure visitcum-training was conducted with the objective to equip coffee growers with sound theoretical and practical knowledge on management of coffee plantation so as to maximize the production of coffee and provide a major boost to the industry overall.

Technical support and guidance was rendered

by Bijaya Barman (officer in-charge, RCRS) and Sandeep (extension officer, RCRS) to the participants on package of practices of coffee and coffee nursery

management.

This was followed by a field visit to the coffee plantation site where the participants were given training in order to enhance their knowledge on cultivation techniques both at nursery level and at the field.

I. Acato Chishi (DPO) encouraged the participants to take up mixed cropping along with coffee plantation.

He said that crops such as arecanut, black pepper and any other suitable horticultural crops will only add to the income of a coffee farmer.

RBCAN teachers’ training on Christian education

DIMAPUR: Rongmei Baptist Church Association Nagaland (RBCAN) organised a teachers’ training on Christian education at RBCBC Dimapur with Dr. Adela Mero, director and Vesakulu Sapu, counselor and research assistant of Resource Center, Dimapur as guest facilitators on June 22.

A press release from RBCAN executive secretary, Mathiuthai Gonmei stated that, during the training Dr. Mero focused more on the character of a Christian teacher, while Sapu spoke on the importance of creative teachings.

She also highlighted different methods of teaching. The training also has a session on making crafts and other activities.

In the introductory session, Mathiuthai Gonmei, executive secretary of RBCAN highlighted

Participants from various churches and fellowship at the programme.

the background of Christian education with special focus on ministry with the children.

He said that ministry with the children was the

basis for personality, spiritual, leadership and even nation building.

The programme was attended by 64 participants from different churches

and fellowships under RBCAN and concluded with an underlining statement that “as teachers we should be very careful to practice what we teach.”

One-day career guidance seminar for Dimapur Kangtsüng studens’ was held at banquet hall, Hotel Acacia, Dimapur on June 22, organized by Dimapur Kangtsüng Senso Telongjem (DKST). Resource persons Nukshimatong, EAC, Tamlu & Dr. Yan Murry, director, Pinnacle Skills are seen along with the students. (DKST organising committee)

IDANSB & DDC organise CDE programme on dental implants

Batch of Doctors with Dr. Sameer Kaura (mentor), Dr. Imtiwabang Pongener (registrar, NSDC) and Dr. Arihant Jain (CDE convenor, IDANSB).

DIMAPUR: Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB) in association with Dimapur Dental Centre (DDC) organised a Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programme on dental implants at Hotel Grand Tizu, Dimapur from June 11 to 15.

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that, Dr. Sameer Kaura, MDS (HOD), GJS Dental College, Ludhiana was the chief mentor for the programme. Dr. Imtiwabang Pongener, registrar, Nagaland State Dental Council (NSDC), the NSDC observer for the programme was also present. Several doctors from various parts of Nagaland as well as Golaghat, Assam had come

to enhance their surgical skills required to perform the delicate procedure of dental implants.

Many patients were treated till June 21 in DDC at free of cost. Dr. Vizo Solo said that this programme will enhance the dental doctors of Nagaland to give a superior treatment to all the patients who opt for treatment.

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Ready to assist farmers: Manipur CM

Biren Singh at the closing function of ‘Festival of Pineapple and Summer Fruits’ on Sunday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Jun 23: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said that his government was ready to extend support to farmers for enhancing agricultural productivity.

“The state government is ready to provide all possible support to farmers to enhance production,”

Singh said, addressing the closing function of the five-day “Festival of Pineapple and Summer Fruits” at Sangaithel Park in Imphal West district on Sunday.

He said Manipur still dependents on the products and commodities imported from outside.

As such, the chief minister said that there was

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open a police station.

Also, speaking at the event, state horticulture and soil conservation minister, Th Shyamkumar said that a mini cold storage facility would be constructed at Sangaithel area soon for the convenience of farmers.

He urged the farmers to focus on producing organic produces as it has huge demand all over the world.

Earlier, the chief minister and other dignitaries distributed prizes to best farmers and seeds to selected villagers at the function. They also inspected the stalls set up at the park in connection with the festival.

The event was jointly organised by state planning department, department of agriculture, department of trade, commerce and industries, department of horticulture and soil conservation, department of tourism, Central Agricultural University and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The festival began on June 19.

Correspondent Diphu, Jun 23: Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) observed its 68th foundation day at Donkamukam in West Karbi Anglong district on Sunday.

It may be noted that this was for the first time the council observed its foundation day outside Diphu. Assam Health and Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the celebration as chief guest.

HAD minister Sum Ronghang, minister of state for health and family welfare Pijush Hazarika and other ministers and leaders attended the programme.

Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, North Cachar ( Dima Hasao) Hills Autonomous Council Debolal Gorlosa, all elected MLAs of the three hill districts, Executive Members , Members of Autonomous Councils and senior leaders of BJP attended the function.

Bring all militant outfits for talks: Manipur MP to Centre New Delhi, JUN 23 (Agencies): Lorho S Pfoze, a Member of Parliament (MP) from Manipur, on Sunday appealed to the central government to bring all militant outfits of Manipur to the negotiation table.

“It’s ok that the security agencies are conducting operation, but the government should make efforts to bring all the militant organisations to the negotiation table,” said Pfoze.

According to Northeast Now, Pfoze was referring to the ‘Operation Sunrise’ jointly carried by Myanmar and Indian army to flush out northeastern militants from Myanmar.

Last month, armies of both India and Myanmar carried out a joint operation during which more than 70 militants were believed to have been arrested by the Myanmar army.

Earlier in February, the armies of the two neighbouring countries carried out ‘Operation Sunrise-1’ and several militant camps were destroyed in the first attack. Pfoze said, “Only a

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talk can bring a permanent solution.”

He said operation against militants could be a temporary solution “but all of them should be involved in talks.” The MP has also appealed to the central government to build border roads along Myanmar.

“Well connected roads could increase the border trade between both the countries as well,” he said.

Pfoze expressed concern over the porous border as well.

“There are many areas where there is no fencing and guarding the area is also tough. Taking this advantage, people from across the border also sneak in,” he said.

Shillong, Jun 23: Former Arunachal Pradesh BJP general secretary, Jarpum Gamlin and former BJP legislator, Paknga Bage have been appointed as NPP national Secretary in-charge for media, social media and communications and National Secretary in-charge of Nagaland respectively.

In a statement issued here, NPP national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma said, “Communications plays a very important role in politics in an age of information. Gamlin with prior experience in the field of media will be an asset for the party.” Gamlin, is a former journalist and founding Editor and Publisher of Arunachal based newspaper Eastern Sentinel, had unsuccessfully contested the elections to the Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly.

Similarly, Bage, who also unsuccessfully contested the assembly election was Sunday appointed as National Secretary incharge of Nagaland.

VCs of NE varsities discuss New Education Policy

J O R A B A T, J u n 2 2 (Agencies): A galaxy of Vice Chancellors of North Eastern universities, stakeholders, directors and representatives of educational institutions from the NE region gathered at the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) near here Saturday to participate in a brainstorming session on the National Education Policy-2019.

According to Assam Tribune, they discussed the massive change and restructuring of the existing education system. The

programme was organised by the USTM in association with the Centre for South East Asian Studies, Gauhati University and Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.

Presiding over the meet, Prof Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri, Adviser (Education), Government of Assam, said that one of the important points agreed to by all the participants was that the new National Education Policy needs to have a perspective of the North Eastern region of India. It was also agreed to by all that

the policy needs to put more emphasis on minorities and female education.

M a h b u b u l H o q u e, USTM chairman, stated that the views, opinions and suggestions put forward by the speakers would be sent to Ministry of HRD, he added.

Other distinguished participants in the session included Prof Saket Kushwaha, VC, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh; Prof Vijaykumar L Dharurkar, VC, Tripura University, Dr Dhiraj Bora, VC, Assam Science and Technology University; Prof RC Nayak,

Pro-VC, Nagaland University; Prof G Singaiah, ProVC, NEHU; Dr RR Haque, Tezpur University; Dr NB Singh & Dr UK Behera, Deans, CAU; Prof Vincent Darlong, VC, Martin Luther Christian University; Dr Maribon Viray & Dr Fabian Lyngdoh, MLCU; Dr SC Singh, Professor of Law, National Law University and Judicial Academy; Dr S Tamilvanan, Associate Prof, NIPER, Guwahati and Prof Alaka Sarma, Director (Hony), International Centre for Gandhian Studies, USTM.

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IMPHAL, Jun 23: All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) on Sunday decided to shutdown Dhanamanjuri (DM) University, a cluster university newly established in 2018 by the state government, from Monday alleging that the university was functioning only for namesake.

The announcement was made when the counselling of first semester PG was also due to begin from Monday. AMSU president, Peter Laishram alleged that careers of students was put at stake as the university

was yet to function as a fullfledged university.

He also alleged that besides not affiliating to the Association of Indian University, the university was yet to appoint regular vice chancellor and registrar.

It also did not have its own syndicate members, academic council and deans of the university. The university is also yet to appoint its own teaching and non-teaching staff, he alleged. The ban will continue until the state government and concern education department take up necessary steps, Laishram said.

need for a well-planned systematic approach to increase production in the state.

In this regard, he said that the state government was currently focussing on assisting farmers and entrepreneurs with the objective of self-sustain in production.

Educated youths and hardworking farmers were also provided soft loans and help through StartUp Manipur, he added.

On the other hand, Biren also said farmers should put in concerted efforts in association with government officials and experts to boost production so that the products can be exported as value-added items.

On the influx of illegal migrants, the chief minister said necessary steps had been put into place at entry points like Mao, Jiribam and Moreh etc.

Stating that Behiang in Churachandpur district bordering with Myanmar was another important entry point, Biren said he will visit Behiang on Monday to

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‘Non-Gandhi’ can be party chief, says Mani Shankar

NEW DELHI, Jun 23 (PTI): Amid uncertainty over Rahul Gandhi continuing as Congress president, senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said Sunday that a “non-Gandhi” can be party chief, but the Gandhi family must remain active within the organisation. The BJP’s objective is to have a “Gandhi-mukt Congress” so as to have a “Congress-mukt Bharat”, he claimed.

It would be best that Rahul Gandhi remains party chief, but at the same time, his own wishes must also be respected, Aiyar said.

“I am sure we can survive if we have to without a Nehru-Gandhi as the titular head of the party, provided the Nehru-Gandhis remain active in the party and can help resolve a crisis in case serious differences arise,” he told PTI in an interview.

Mani Shankar Aiyar (File)

Gandhi has given about a month to the party to find a replacement and there have been confabulations within the Congress over the issue with the feeling in the party overwhelmingly in favour of him staying on, Aiyar said.

The former union minister, however, emphasised that instead of speculating, media must wait for the “deadline” to know whether a replacement has been found or Mr Gandhi

gets persuaded to remain Congress chief.

“I don’t think it is a matter of personalities. I know it is the objective of the BJP to have a Gandhimukt Congress so as to have a Congress-mukt Bharat.

I don’t think we should be falling into the trap of thinking that they have discovered something that we are not able to discover,” Aiyar said.

“If you simply cut off the head then the chicken may start fluttering as it does in the animal kingdom,” the 78-year-old leader said when asked if organisational overhaul at the top was needed.

Aiyar cited several instances in the history of the party when people from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family were presidents of the party, from UN Dhebar to Brahmananda Reddy.

The same model could even now be adopted, he said.

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YSR Cong unlikely to accept LS Deputy Speaker’s Post New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI): The YSR Congress Party is unlikely to accept the post of Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha as it does not want to be seen aligned with the BJP-led ruling NDA until the Narendra Modi government fulfills its demand of granting special status to Andhra Pradesh, a senior leader of the party said Sunday.

YSR Congress, which is fourth largest party with 22 members in the 17th Lok Sabha, wants to maintain distance from both the ruling and opposition sides, the leader told new agency PTI. “Opposition especially the Congress is also responsible for Andhra Pradesh not getting the special status tag. It bifurcated the state but did not give it special status. So we will also be maintaining distance from them too,” the leader said.

However, he said the party might extend its support to the ruling dispensation on certain issues which would be in the interest of the country.

On the Deputy Speaker’s post, sources in the YSR Congress Party said there is no direct or formal offer made but there were indications. “The party does not want this post, as it will be seen as aligning with the ruling dispensation. The party won’t do that until and unless Centre gives special status to Andhra Pradesh,” the YSR Congress leader said. He said the party has conveyed its stand to the BJP leadership.

Special status for Andhra Pradesh was the core agenda of YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy, who swept the state elections and became the second chief minister after bifurcation.

Sources in the party also said the Deputy Speaker’s post is ceremonial and is of not much use to them. They said they are in constant touch with the top leadership within the government and are pursuing them for accepting the demand of special status for the state.

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15 Delhi govt hospitals to be upgraded New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI): As many as 15 city government-run hospitals are to be upgraded with improved civil and medicare infrastructure and increase in bed strength, to boost healthcare facilities in the national capital, officials said Sunday.

The project also includes Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (LNJP) Hospital, where a “state-of-the-art” block will be constructed, they said.

“We are seeking to boost healthcare facilities in the national capital. And, as part of a project, 15 Delhi government hospitals are to be upgraded. This will include remodelling of various buildings, increasing bed strength, augmenting medical care infrastructure, among other measures,” a top official in the Delhi health department told PTI. Once upgraded, the improved infrastructure at these facilities, besides other upcoming hospitals, would help address growing needs of patients, officials said.

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LNJP facility to get 22-storey mother-child-medicine block. (R. V. Moorthy)

many medical bodies, including the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) has sought increase in doctorpatient ratio and appealed to the Centre and various governments to augment medical infrastructure in hospitals across the country.

The 15 facilities chosen under the upgrade project, include LNJP Hospital, LBS Hospital and Bhagwan Mahaveer Hospital.

Dr Kishore Singh, Medical Director of the LNJP Hospital, the biggest hospital under the Delhi government, which gets

thousands of patients every day, said, a “major upgrade” facilities in on the cards.

“A new 22-storey gyane-pediatric-medicine block will be constructed as part of this government project.

It will be a state-of-the-art facility, a tender process has begun,” he told PTI. Singh said, as part of the project, the old OPD block’s casualty facility will be renovated with addition of 57 beds.

“We have also placed order for linear accelerator used for cancer treatment,” he added.

Nehru refused inquiry into death of Mookerjee: Nadda Andhra minor girl gang-raped for a week

J P Nadda with Harsh Vardhan and Manoj Tiwari after paying homage to Syama Prasad Mookerjee. (PTI)

founder. Addressing party workers, Nadda said, “The whole country demanded an inquiry into the death of Mookerjee, but Pandit (Jawaharlal) Nehru did not order it. History is witness

to this. Mookerjee’s sacrifice will never go in vain and the BJP is committed to this cause.”

Mookerjee died as a detainee in Jammu and Kashmir on June 23,

1953, after being arrested at Lakhenpur on May 11 while trying to enter the state illegally to protest against a law that prohibited entry of Indian citizens there without a permit.

Shah also remembered the Jan Sangh founder.

“For Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjeeji, only nation was supreme, that is why he sacrificed power and everything else for the unity and integrity of the country. Mookerjee was the person who launched the first nationalist movement. He was against one country, two legisla-

tions, two emblems and two Constitutions,” Shah tweeted in Hindi.

“With the aim of rebuilding India, Dr. Mooker jee founded the Jan Sangh. Today, if we can go to Jammu and Kashmir without a permit and West Bengal is an integral part of India, it is all due to Mookerjee’s sacrifice. I bow at the feet of such a patriot on his martyrdom day,” the BJP chief wrote.

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tributes to Mookerjee and recalled his contribution to the nation.

Amaravati, Jun 23 (IANS): In a shocking incident, a minor girl was gangraped by six youth, including three minors, for a week in Andhra Pradesh’s Ongole town, police said on Sunday.

The incident came to light after the 16-year-old victim managed to escape from the clutches of the accused.

Prakasam’s Superintendent of Police Siddharth Kaushal told a news conference that four accused were apprehended on Saturday and the remaining two nabbed on Sunday.

The girl, hailing from Guntur district, had come to Ongole town on June 16, looking for a youth with him she had developed friendship in Guntur.

When she was enquiring about him at the bus station, a youth working at a mobile phone store offered to help her. He took her to a room in the town where he locked and raped her.

Later, the accused brought five more youth who all raped her. The accused continued committing the crime for six days.

On Saturday, the victim managed to escape and reached the bus station. A policeman, who found her crying, took her to police station, where she revealed the shocking story.

The police formed special teams, which identified the accused and took them into custody.

Four of the accused are engineering students.

Police booked the accused under POCSO Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

The victim was shifted to RIMS Hospital in Ongole. State minister B. Srinivas Reddy visited the hospital and assured that the government would ensure early and stringent punishment to the accused.

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New Delhi, Jun 23 (IANS): BJP Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday said that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru refused to order an inquiry into the death of Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

After observing Mookerjee’s 66th death anniversary at the Shahidi Park near the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in the national capital, Nadda arrived at the party office along with Union Home Minister and party chief Amit Shah to pay floral tributes to the Jan Sangh

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Rail subsidy is myth, trash ‘give-it-up’

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n a big clean-up exercise in the finance ministry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, in its second term, has retired a total of 27 top tax officials within a month after taking charge.

While 15 officers of Central Board of Excise and Customs have been given compulsory retirement , even as new Lok Sabha members were taking oath of the office, a dozen officers of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had been compulsorily retired on June 10. The 27 officers sacked this month belong to Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and the action has so far been confined to the ministry of finance. These two decisions to cut the deadwood from the bureaucracy by giving compulsory retirement to tainted officers after attaining the age of 50 years. To infuse some sense of professionalism, the Modi government was also planning to induct 400 people from private sector as a strong signal to bureaucrats to either perform or perish. The officers removed by the government face charges ranging from corruption and fraud to sexual harassment and misuse of public office. Rule 56 of Fundamental Rules provides the appropriate authority has the absolute right to retire, if it is necessary to do so in public interest.

Supreme Court has not only held the validity of Fundamental Rules 56 but it has also held that there is no need to issue a show-cause notice to such officers before serving a retirement notice to the concerned officer under the provisions of FR 56 (j) and (i). While many have lauded the bold steps taken by the Modi government, some, particularly those affected have described the actions as arbitrary. One of them, chief of the IRS Arun Srivastava told media that his dismissal was against the principles of natural justice because he was arbitrarily sacked this year after he was promoted last year with approval by the prime minister, finance minister and Appointments Committee. Another official who spoke on condition of anonymity alleged that ‘surveillance’ has become a big issue under the Modi government and that there was no guarantee who would be the next.

Those who have been sacked or compulsorily retired pointed out that none of them have been convicted but straightaway punished. Another officer said that while these cases may be genuine, yet it opened a whole area of possibility that once a precedent is set, the government uses the rule to target officers seen as inconvenient. Earlier, a total of 30 Group A officers and 99 Group B officers (total 129) were sent on forced retirement during 2017. As a counter balance, the Modi government decided to induct nine private sector professionals at joint secretary level just ahead of Lok Sabha elections in April this year. Despite stiff resistance from the officers recruited by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) through an all India civil service examinations, the government went ahead with its decision. The dose to cure a top-heavy, inefficient and corrupt bureaucracy is also backed by the Veerappa Moily Committee on Administrative Reforms in 2008 which held that the Government, on periodic reviews, should have the power to retire compulsorily a government servant who has completed 25 years of qualifying service or on attaining 50 years of age, if his/her continuance is against public interest. Perhaps this is also a need in Nagaland where the bureaucracy has become too weighty and inefficient.

DailyDevotion “Acquainted With Grief” He is…a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. —Isaiah 53:3 We are not “acquainted with grief” in the same way our Lord was acquainted with it. We endure it and live through it, but we do not become intimate with it. At the beginning of our lives we do not bring ourselves to the point of dealing with the reality of sin. We look at life through the eyes of reason and say that if a person will control his instincts, and educate himself, he can produce a life that will slowly evolve into the life of God. But as we continue on through life, we find the presence of something which we have not yet taken into account, namely, sin— and it upsets all of our thinking and our plans. Sin has made the foundation of our thinking unpredictable, uncontrollable, and irrational.

We have to recognize that sin is a fact of life, not just a shortcoming. Sin is blatant mutiny against God, and either sin or God must die in my life. The New Testament brings us right down to this one issue— if sin rules in me, God’s life in me will be killed; if God rules in me, sin in me will be killed. There is nothing more fundamental than that. The culmination of sin was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and what was true in the history of God on earth will also be true in your history and in mine— that is, sin will kill the life of God in us. We must mentally bring ourselves to terms with this fact of sin. It is the only explanation why Jesus Christ came to earth, and it is the explanation of the grief and sorrow of life.

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You are given certain skills, and if you don’t use them effectively, you are being irresponsible. ~ Greg Gianforte

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Prime Minister Modi has to intervene to end the myth of rail subsidy and trash the “give it up” campaign.

he railways are in a clever bureaucratic muddle. It is not in any kind of loss. It is not giving any subsidy to the passengers. But a bogey and guilt complex is being created among the people to give up “subsidy”.

There is no subsidy at any level in the railways. But the railways have launched propaganda on its tickets and other instruments cajoling the people to give up “subsidy”. The senior citizens are suffering billions of losses by reduction of interest rates, their savings are dwindling, mostly they do not have pension but whenever they book a ticket they are asked to press forego button to buy tickets at higher fares.

The officials are certainly not giving the correct advice. In the entire concept of railways, no concession is given. To the senior citizens, terminally sick patients and some other categories “concession” given is not a loss to the railways and the government does not pay for it.

It has a system of cross subsidization. Freight pays

for the supposed losses given for social welfare.

Are we now planning to give up the concept of social welfare?

In monetary terms is there any loss to the railways? Not really though notionally it is. In 2016-17, railway budget was merged with the general budget.

It should not have been.

Till then the railways were paying an annual dividend to the government. It was budgeted to pay Rs 9730 crore that year as dividend for the previous year. It claimed “subsidy” of Rs 4300 crore for loss making routes. The net dividend was to be Rs 5430 crore. It was given up that year.

It means the “total loss” in 2015-16 was a mere Rs 4300 crore. But now the railways says that “every passenger is provided blanket subsidy, which amounts to Rs 35,000 crore”.

This subsidy does not include the concessions to senior citizens, students, sick or defence personnel.

They are not explaining how this figure was arrived.

On the basis of statement of accounts till 2015-16, it is a hyper, possibly hypothetical, figure.

Railway Board member traffic Mohd Jamshed has said that “only 57 percent of the cost of travel on an average and 37 percent in suburban services is recovered” and “it would be reflected on tickets to create awareness by the people to give up subsidy (that does not exist as per 2015-16 and 2016-17 rail budgets)”. Jamshed has not explained Shivaji how he has a r r ive d a t this questionable figure.

The possible reason only can be a move at introducing high unaffordable fares. A look at the Suresh Prabhu’s railway budget of 2016-17 shows that in 201516, the railways achieved a saving of Rs 8720 crore and operating ratio was 90 percent. Ordinary working expenses was 11.6 percent after meeting 7th pay commission commitments.

Prabhu had also made provisions for Rs 48,100 crore, 8 percent growth, for capital expenditure. It was all from railway coffers and there was no government investment.

It is difficult to understand how during the next two years railways

have gone into an abysmal situation.

Piyush Goel, presenting the 2019-20 interim budget on February 1, said that capital expenditure is pegged at Rs 64,587 core, a rise of mere Rs 15,687 crore over Prabhu’s figures.

Goel’s figures vindicate what Prabhu had presented. It means even now after merger Sarkar of the rail budget with the central budget, railways are paying for all of it. It means the centre does not have to bear the cost of investment in railways.

It certainly is not in losses as is being projected. The subsidy is a mere myth.

So why are the people being implored to give up and for whom? The railways have launched a massive propaganda on this subsidy myth. It has not announced the cost of the propaganda being carried out through various media, tickets and advertisements. That too is at railways’ expense.

True, but they forget that it is paid by the people, who find that their every cost, including that of travel,

is being hiked at one or other pretext.

It calls for transparency and a national debate.

Recently the CAG noted that about Rs 14,000 crore shown in the budget is incorrect. Is it also happening to the figures of railways.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to look at these for credibility and truthfulness of figures for which the government is known. The lapse at whatever level, if so, must be taken seriously and those responsible must be taken to task. It interferes with the process of governance.

The railways have a system of cross-subsidy. It means that what it earns from one section is used to subsidise the lower class or suburban travelers. Often it is said that passenger earnings are not enough so freight earnings are used to subsidise it. This is happening since 1950s. Even Prabhu’s budget and presently Piyush Goel’s budget is based on this premise.

This again proves that except for the bureaucratic jargonisation there is no loss, or may be minimal.

Their entire effort seems to be to show their “effi-

ciency” in raising revenue for a government that needs more money to pay for various pensions and populist programmes.

There is no loss on premium trains including that to Vaishno devi or T-18 –Vande Mataram or Rajdhani type trains.

So if at all the officials are targeting the trains used by the poor, which are famous for running 5 to 12 hours behind schedule.

If on this premise Indian railways raises fares on an average ticket cost would increase by 75 percent. It is too high for poor working people who in Delhi avoid metro ride for its high fares.

Politically such a move would be disastrous for a prime minister, who has instilled confidence in the people. They look towards him for lessening their increasing burden of prices of commodities, services and travel.

India needs to promote travel through affordable, low, costs. It helps economy boom all over. Prime Minister Modi has to intervene to end the myth of rail subsidy and trash the “give it up” campaign.

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Post covenant of reconciliation: What is the goal of Forum for Naga reconciliation?

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ost Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR), what is the goal of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) behind pursuing reconciliation among the Naga people? FNR has to be very precise about its goal, what it wants to achieve, and most importantly let its goal known tangibly to the common people.

Theme such as reconciliation though important and much needed in our Naga context, is too abstract a concept to be discussed unless it is made known to the common people in black and white. Although, reconciliation is a process and open ended; what FNR needs is to let people know the ultimate goal of its engagement in the reconciliation process. One cannot just linger on reconciliation and unity without having a clear vision of its end result. In any case, every society has conflict and in fact, conflict is a necessary tool for any society to grow.

The important thing is that one has to look at conflict from a positive lens: how to nurture conflict positively and how to harness conflict and channel its power in the right direction. It is in the differences of opinions imaginative negotiation and consequences can be envisioned. In a democracy one cannot talk about reconciliation and unity as the only way and debunk conflict. That will be possible only in a dictatorial kind of setting.

In a society there are usually three important sectors: public sector, private sector and civil society sector. However, I would like to disturb that neat organization of a society and argue that in Naga society there are four sectors.

1. The Public Sector: The government and its machinery. To be fair it was wrought in when Nagas were in dire situation but it has to be noted that this is a brainchild of Delhi. Today, this sector has created a menace in Naga society through corruption. It is a failed project for the Nagas but a desirable instrument for Delhi.

2. The Underground Sector: At least in theory this sector runs in direct opposition with the public

sector because of its objective for free Naga-land.

But what has unfolded of it today is literally a dark unknown entity. One can assume it has its string attached to the public sector whether for profit or otherwise. Moreover, today after the CoR there are still two groups sitting with Delhi negotiating for Nagas’ freedom. Starkly these negotiations have little or no connection with the common people. What power do they have then? Isn’t that an obvious advantage for Delhi?

3. The Civil Society Sector: This comprises of all the hohos and other organizations. It is a truth known to all the Nagas that there is no unity among the Naga civil society. In actual scenario these agencies should consult the common people and take their voice to the public sector and the underground sector. But obviously that is not the case. Rather these agencies too appear to have strings attached to both the above-mentioned sectors and perhaps, it is right to say that they are the agents not of the people but of the two sectors. As such they become a tool to disseminatedisunity among the common people across the tribal lines, which I suppose go well with the first two sectors because right now the two above sectors feed on elements such as disunity and propaganda.

4. T h e C o m m o n People Sector: This sector represents the common peoplewho are mostly apathetic to what is happening in our context. Many might not even care about unity or freedom because they are tired. Moreover, this sector is just happy if they enjoy relative economic comfort – a real concern for any human being. Obviously it lacks vision but I do not think that is to be blamed on them. The civil society sector instead of making their voice known corrupts the minds and hearts of the common people with political and tribal agendas. In all these, many of the personnel in the above mentioned sectors are economically at ease and vested with power, which can easily make a person drunk. It

is the common people who are bearing the burns of the games played by the first three sectors. As such they are left unimaginative and uncreative limited to being happy if they are able to live everyday met with their basic needs.

What’s now for FNR? FNR has ushered in relative peace through CoR and rightfully celebrated today. But post CoR we still see two main factions in NNPGs and NSCN (I-M) having independent and simultaneous talks with Delhi. Whatever the dynamic is between NNPGs and I-M, can FNR further reconcile these two entities?

Is it something FNR could set as a priority to bring these two groups together as a common, single-minded voice with Delhi? Or is FNR out of reach to bring them together? FNR got to be clear on this.

Does FNR need to examine the role played by the public sector in the Naga context? Every government says that they are willing to step aside once the solution between Nagas and Delhi is stamped out. But what is the role-played by the public sector in the interim? Are the complex nexus between public sector and the underground sector and between public sector and Delhi not creating enough confusion?

What does FNR need to do in this regard? Corruption in the public sector in fact is one of the top concerns of the general people and this touches the nerve of the common people more than anything else at present. What does FNR has to say about this? FNR cannot simply brush aside corruption in the public sector as if it does not have to do anything with the issue of reconciliation and resolution in the Naga context.

Naga civil society as mentioned instead of being the voice of the people has become the puppet of both the public sector and the underground sector. Does FNR want to address this issue? FNR needs to narrow down its goal and concentrate on one thing at a time.

The four sectors are all tightly interconnected with one another. But at times it serves well to systematically look at our society and

analyze it.

Another option, which I think FNR is yet to explore convincingly, is the general people who are mostly apathetic in outlook; and some of course are swayed by their tribal hohos’ agendas.

But this sector is dormant with wanting for something better in their lives. Does FNR need to approach them openly? If so, FNR needs to meet them and engage them directly instead of trying to reach out to them through the already compromised civil societies. FNR should tell them what is happening with the underground sector; it needs to tell how civil society sector is diluted by both the public sector and the underground sector, that it cannot represent the people but rather it is selling the people for their own ambition; FNR further needs to tell the common people about the public sector that they are enjoying life at the expense of the common people’s assets.

In this case, FNR needs to go all outright – a radical step – disconnecting with the sectors deeply entrenched with ideological agendas that does not connect with and for common good. FNR needs to tap into the dormant power of the common people. It is a risk. It can lead either to revolution or bloodshed or downfall of FNR but at least by doing this, FNR would have made the case to the common people in black and white.

Peace and reconciliation cannot be procured either by one person or by one organization. It is one thing to understand that others in the society are also engaged in peacebuilding and it is completely another to collaborate with other groups who are also working for peace and reconciliation. FNR needs to identify groups in the society and cast its net wider to start selling its vision and work together with people in the society. I would like to imagine one day very soon when all the common people will join hands together and exhibit where the actual power lies in a society. FNR has a role to play to that end.

M. Sashi Jamir, Lake View Colony, Dimapur

Law and the society

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ithout the law, society is in shambles. But the primary question that arises is- what type, or kind of law should prevail? Obviously, the law should free us rather than bind us.

This statement would seem like a contradiction in terms. But, I believe it to be a truism. Life, should be enjoyed, and enjoyed to the fullest. What? And where? Would the freedom be if we are bound by restrictive and prohibitive laws and norms? All, human endeavour is towards freedom. Especially, of the human spirit. We have institutions, not only of the law. But, of other kinds which are but, an endeavour for the fulfillment of freedom. Freedom from what?

Or, from whom? You might ask me? When I mention the law, and freedom i imply not only temporal laws and external restrictions. But, ecclesiastical and shackles of the mind and spirit. Let us do away, post haste, the laws that restrict the mind and the spirit.

True freedom flows from the spirit. Any law or laws that constrict the freedom of the human spirit are to be done away. Whatever, the powers that be tell us, let us be a little sceptical always. For the heart knows best. Listen to your heart, Listen to your instincts and your intuition. Many of the revelations of science, which we today accept as truth; the human intuition has known all along! For therefore, as I always stress a little extra importance has been attached to the faculty of rationalism, all along. Here, I would also stress, that there is also a lot of importance of the materialistic contribution to human civilisation.

There may be contribution in the sense of non- materialistic- cultural values or otherwise; which are not accorded status by an imperiastic dispensation. But, let us not digress! Coming back to the main topic of our discussion; freedom and the law. Freedom can be interpreted in many connotations. Our much controversial Naga issue, for example- we may indeed attain political freedom one day. And, the Naga will one day be under one banner and flag. But will we be free from our our prejudices, selfishness, and tribal conflicts. Factionalism, has been a sad reality for all to see among our brothers of the national movement. The factor of which has been selfishly exploited by various individuals and parties to the fullest extent. I wonder, how? Such individuals live with themselves and their conscience. After, having sold and raped their own?! Various forces- internal and external still seek still seek to exploit our our inherent weaknesses. So let us, as Nagas try and create new dispensations, new laws, new norms which are of true freedom. Otherwise, what has been rightly predicted by the venerable Churchill, for the Indian nation; may verily hold true for the Naga. Political freedom, or otherwise!

Edward Lotha

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Check rash driving

Tragic accidents that take place on the highway towards Chumoukedima almost on a daily basis have become a concern not only for drivers but for pedestrians as well. With the construction of the 4-lane, the road has broadened and vehicles are seen plying at full speed. It is understood that many are commuting for urgent works etc but is it worth rushing so much just because it is the highway. Should there be no bar on speed limit even on the highway? It is most unfortunate when one comes across accidents that could have been averted if such rash driving were checked.

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Post Balakot, Navy hunted for Pak sub

Indian Navy hunted for missing Pak submarine for 21 days post Balakot strikes.

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headquarters of the western fleet in Mumbai within five days and was seen as a major threat to the security of the country,” the sources said.The anti-submarine warfare specialist warships and aircraft were positioned to help in the hunt for the missing Pakistani submarine.

“All the areas where it could have gone in the given timeframe, extensive searches were carried out by the Indian Navy. P-8Is were pressed into service to locate the submarine along with the coastal areas of Gujarat followed by Maharashtra and other states,” the sources said.

All precautionary measures had been taken by the Navy to ensure that even if the PNS Saad had entered Indian waters, all necessary actions were to be

taken to force it to come on the surface, and if required take military punitive action against it, the sources further said.

Nuclear submarine INS Chakra had also been deployed in an aggressive posture along the Pakistani waters and instructed to keep looking for the missing Pakistani submarine.

The Indian Navy’s latest induction, Scorpeneclass submarine INS Kalvari, was also deployed in the hunt while their posture kept threatening Pakistan against doing any misadventure in the Indian waters.

As the days progressed, Indian Navy kept expanding its area of search for the Pakistani boat and satellites were also used to locate it, meanwhile, the force was almost certain that the

Seminar-cum-awareness on teen pregnancy in Wokha

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Adolescent girls with officials and resource person during the seminar at Wokha. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: District administration in collaboration with key stake holders and line departments under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) organized a seminar-cum-awareness on teen pregnancy at DC conference hall, Wokha on June 22, with Dr. Noune Terhase (gynecologist) as the resource person.

According to DIPR report, Adolescent Girls Club (AGC) and girl students from different schools attended the programme. Addressing the participants,

Dr. Noune said focus on teenage pregnancy was imperative because it has become a burden not only to the family but society as well. He also added that to prevent such cases, awareness and sensitization was required to be spread among adolescent girls.

Pointing some of the risk factors due to early pregnancy, Dr. Noune stated that cervical cancer, anaemia and sexually transmitted diseases, were likely to be suffered by teenagers during pregnancy and

Pakistanis may have kept it hidden somewhere else.

After 21 days of an extensive search, Indian Navy finally located the PNS Saad on the western side of Pakistan.

It was sent there for hiding in order to ensure a covert capability in case of extension in hostilities in the aftermath of the Balakot airstrikes.

Sources said the Navy is maintaining complete surveillance of the Arabian Sea, especially Pakistani waters, and is aware of Pakistan’s naval activities in the area.

Soon after the tensions spiked, the Navy had deployed over 60 warships, including the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, along with its battle group as part of a rapid redeployment in the North Arabian Sea.

therefore urged the participants to be aware.

Further, he added it was difficult to raise a child and encouraged them to have the sense of responsibility for every action they take or make.

Dr. Wonchano E. Enny women welfare officer (MSK) Wokha delivered the welcome address in the programme chaired by district co-ordinator, MSK, Wokha Chichanthung L Ezung. Sanitary packs were also distributed to the participants.

DIMAPUR: NNSCN/ GPRN (Reformation) has passed an “indefinite suspension order” with immediate effect against T. Khehoto Awomi (leacy), son of late Tohokhe Awomi of Hoito village.

NSCN (R) through its MIP said that the action of Khehoto contravened to the ethics of the national principles and “Ahza”.

NSCN (R) has also warned the suspended individual that during the suspension period, if found indulging in any anti-party activities or breach of discipline, he will further attract immediate expulsion as mentioned in Article 1,

DIMAPUR: Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho (SAKH) has convened a general meeting of all Aphuyemi on June 26 at 10 a.m. at Pughoboto town to deliberate on 75 years jubilee celebration of Pughoboto town. All concern individuals and organizations have been requested to attend the meeting.

of Police of Balotara.

He said the injured were rushed to different hospitals in the district.

Eyewitnesses claimed that the tent got uprooted due to the winds and hovered for a few seconds in the air before collapsing.

The person leading the ‘Ram Katha’, Murlidhar Maharaj, stopped midway and asked people to leave as the pandal started to collapse. He scurried from the stage within seconds, following which the pandal collapsed, leading to a stampede-like situation, they said.

No immediate information was available about the condition of Maharaj.

A shopkeeper said locals who rushed to rescue the victims felt current in the structure of the pandal.

However, they rescued those trapped inside and took them to hospitals in private vehicles and minivans.

The programme was organised by Rani Bhatiyani Mandir Sansthan. It started on Saturday and was about to continue till June 30.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the incident.

“Collapse of a ‘Pandaal’ in Rajasthan’s Barmer is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and I wish the injured a quick recovery,” the Prime Minister’s Office quoted him as saying in a tweet.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took stock of the situation from Jaipur and ordered a probe into the incident.

More condemn Assam Rifles raid DIMAPUR: Bayavü Youth organization (BYO) and Nerhemia Krotho Kohima (NKK) have strongly condemned the recent raid conducted by the 3rd Assam Rifles personnel at the residence of its member, Kezhaleo Rülho, a class-1 contractor at lower Bayavü on June 20.

BYO: Bayavü Youth organization (BYO) in a condemnation note by its president Neiphrielie Metha, finance secretary Menguzetuo Sachii and secretary information and publicity Neingutuo Rio stated that the action of Assam Rifles has created “immense perturbation and insecurity upon peaceful residents, women and children in particular.

BYO questioned the motive of Assam Rifles raid without even producing search warrant, when the Government of India and Naga political leaders

were amicably trying to bring solution with utmost respect to both parties.

BYO also clarified that Bayavü KMC ward -2 which consists of three welfare board namely upper Bayavii , lower Bayavii and middle Bayavii under one panchayat was one of the most peaceful residential area under KMC jurisdiction, with no record of social illegal activities.

NKK: Nerhemia Krotho Kohima (NKK) in a condemnation note by

its president, Luolhoulie Chadi and general secretary, Dziesevolie Tsürho termed the raid which was carried out without any valid reason as an intrusion to personal life, tantamount to human rights violation and created fear psychosis in the minds of the innocent citizens. NKK stated that, Assam Rifles as the guardian of the society committing such act which disturbs the tranquillity and peaceful living of the society is uncalled for.

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Barmer/Jaipur, Jun 23 (PTI): At least 14 people were killed and about 50 injured after a pandal fell on them due to strong winds and heavy rains during a religious programme in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Sunday, police said.

A ‘Ram Katha’ was organised at a school ground near Rani Bhatiyani temple in Jasol area of the district.

The pandal was uprooted by strong winds, trapping the people sitting under it, police said, adding hundreds of devotees were attending the programme.

“At least 14 persons have died in the incident and about 50 are injured. Reasons of the deaths will be clear after postmortem,” said Ratan Lal Bhargava, Additional Superintendent

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Meanwhile, NSCN (R) has welcomed ‘major’ Phonglang Konyak of Mohong village who joined the fold from the Myanmar based Yung Aung led NSCN (K).

NSCN/GPRN (R) through its MIP stated that, ‘major’ Konyak decided to join the NSCN (R) in order to contribute in strengthening the ongoing “political talks” between the Government of India and the NNPGs. Konyak further pledged allegiance to the banner of NSCN (R) under the dynamic leadership of Y.Wangtin Naga, Akato Chophi and Tikhak.

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New Delhi, Jun 23 (Agencies): With the government struggling to offload some wheat and rice from central pool stocks, impending drought-like conditions seem to be a good opportunity to exhaust the overflowing granaries, The Tribune reported. “Having failed to adequately distribute foodgrain in PDS, the government has built up excess stocks. Considering the expected drought-like conditions, it is an opportune time to distribute before the onset of the monsoon,” says Ajay Vir Jakhar, Chairman, Punjab State Farmers’ Commission. “Millions are living in drought and the priority of the government should be to ensure that food reaches the poor. A contingency plan needs to be evolved.

As many as 50,000 people are living in cattle camps in Marathwada who need urgent help,” said agriculture expert Devinder Sharma.

India in June is sitting on 46.5 million tonnes wheat and 27.5 million tonnes rice. While on paper India has a storage capacity of around 88 MT, large quantities of wheat are lying covered with polythene in open where warehouses are not sufficient. Officials claim states too are not interested in lifting grain. It is in these circumstances that the government is trying to sell 12.5 MT of old stock from the central pool, but at rates higher than the open market.

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New Delhi, Jun 23 (Agencies): Soon after the Pulwama terror attack, India pulled out its Navy from an exercise and deployed a major part of its fleet, including nuclear and conventional submarines, close to Pakistani territorial waters.

According to ANI, during the aggressive deployment of the naval assets by the Indian side, the Pakistanis were getting an impression that New Delhi might use its maritime force to avenge the killing of its 40 CRPF personnel in the suicide bombing by Jaishe-Mohammed (JeM). India was continuously keeping an eye on the movement of the Pakistani military but after Indian Air Force (IAF) hit the Jaish terrorist factory in Balakot, one of the most advanced Pakistani Agostaclass submarines - PNS Saad - vanished from the Pakistani waters, a senior government source said.

Having accounted for all other surface warships and all the submarines, the vanishing act done by the PNS Saad fitted with Air Independent Propulsion (a technology which allows the submarines to stay for a longer period under the water than normal submarines) swung the entire Indian Navy swung into action.

“The location near Karachi, Pakistan, from where the PNS Saad vanished, it could reach the Gujarat coast in three days and the

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shorter durations (from 15 days to 30 days), whereas normal ILPs with due verification of Aadhaar can be issued annually.

Electronic system will ensure that guarantors cannot sponsor more than the maximum numbers allowed, while the ILPs will be issued online as also from the offices of DCs and resident commissioners, and at airport and railway station.

Also, an ILP app will be developed that will allow issue, renewal and checking by enforcement

of crores more in arrears to vendors, lessors and employees. The airline formally stopped flying on 17 April and banks voted for bankruptcy on 17 June.

The NCLT bench comprising VP Singh and Ravikumar Duraisamy set a 90-day deadline to resolution professional Ashish Chhauchharia of Grant Thornton to conclude the resolution process, even though the bankruptcy law allows 180 days for the same, saying “the matter is of national importance.”

The bench also instructed the resolution professional to file fortnightly progress report and submit the first such report on 5 July when it will begin to hear the matter again.

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(From p-1) For entrepreneurs and big investors, permanent ILP committee under the home department could consider granting longterm ILPs on a case-to-case basis, the panel suggested.

Government departments and PSUs will be allowed to sponsor higher number of ILPs, subject to the condition that they are able to justify to the ILP committee as to why local indigenous youth cannot be employed for the same purposes.

Tourist ILPs can be for

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Panel suggests robust IT-based Inner Line Permit system in state

New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI): Insolvency proceedings have been initiated against debt-ridden Jet Airways, which formally stopped flying on 17 April and saw lenders voting for bankruptcy earlier this month.

The cash-strapped company became the first domestic airliner to go into bankruptcy after the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted an insolvency petition filed by SBI on behalf of 26 lenders on 20 June.

“Pursuant to an order dated June 20, 2019 of NCLT Mumbai Bench, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) has been initiated for Jet Airways (India) as per the provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,” Jet Airways said in a regulatory filing on Sunday.

It further said that upon initiation of CIRP, the powers of the Board of Directors of the company have been suspended and shall be exercised by the Interim Resolution Professional.

Jet Airways owes more than Rs 8,000 crore to banks, and thousands

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New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI): Six of the 10 most valued domestic companies suffered a combined erosion of Rs 53,458.8 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) taking the steepest hit.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC Bank, HUL, HDFC and ITC were the other blue-chips that witnessed a drop in their market capitalisation (m-cap) for the week ended on June 21, while Infosys, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank finished with gains.

RIL’s valuation plummeted Rs 23,929.9 crore to Rs 8,10,889.80 crore.

The market cap of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) tumbled Rs 12,177 crore to Rs 3,82,888.36 crore.

The m-cap of HDFC dropped Rs 7,148.88 crore to Rs 3,68,796.02 crore and that of HDFC Bank plunged Rs 4,785.48 crore to Rs 6,60,069.81 crore.

ITC’s valuation fell

by Rs 4,535.7 crore to Rs 3,36,192.97 crore and that of TCS declined Rs 881.81 crore to Rs 8,44,267.80 crore.

On the other hand, the m-cap of ICICI Bank jumped Rs 8,363.86 crore to Rs 2,77,957.03 crore and that of SBI zoomed Rs 4,997.78 crore to Rs 3,11,870.55 crore.

Infosys added Rs 4,500 crore to its valuation to reach Rs 3,27,975.68 crore. Kotak Mahindra Bank’s valuation climbed Rs 3,071.75 crore to Rs 2,84,420.77 crore.

In the ranking of top-10 firms, TCS remained at the number one position, followed by RIL, HDFC Bank, As per the view of HUL, HDFC, ITC, Infosys, the Law & Justice departSBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank ment in the report, the and ICICI Bank. state government can issue a notification under sub clause 2 of the BEFR, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 1873. The department fur- Fr e e t r a i n i n g a n d 1 0 0 % ther stated that there is no placement. Free travel, Free legal impediment to the Hostel, No Admission & Certificate. extension of ILP system in Government Training offers : 1. Retail, Dimapur.

2. BPO, 3. Hotel Management.

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issues first.

One of the issues in merger is also poor financial health of two out of three insurance entities that continues to remain in losses. In the quarter ended September last year, the three insurers had posted a combined loss of around Rs 1,800 crore. Moreover, a few of the insurance firms have also lost market share.

In fact, PSUs insurers’ market share has fallen from a level of 56 per cent in FY13 to 51 per cent in FY18.

As part of strengthening exercise, government has also directed the firms to undertake monetising their assets including real estate to raise revenues.

It is expected that capital support to the tune of Rs 4,000 may also come from the Centre for these insurance firms.

The general insurance market in the country comprises 27 companies including the four major PSU entities, 23 private players and six are stand alone health insurers.

The insurance density in India (ratio of premium to total population) is $73 compared with average world insurance density of $650.

Insurance penetration in India is at 3.69 per cent compared with world average of 6.13 per cent. The penetration in general insurance sector is still less than 1 per cent.

for permission to divest part of its stake in its subsidiary -- Stock Holding Cor poration of India.

StockHolding has been profit making and dividend paying company right from its inception. As on date, IFCI holds 52.86% equity shareholding in StockHolding, making it a subsidiary Company of IFCI. Rao said to divest stake in the subsidiary, IFCI has to obtain government permission first.

The NBFC is also seeking Rs 200 crore capital infusion from the government.

Rao is optimistic that if the strategic sales take place and the government gives permission for part of stake sale in Stockholding and the capital infusion comes about, then the company can get into profit mode Rao is optimistic that the NBFC will be able to lower its Gross and Net NPAs in 2019-20.

Gross NPA is Rs 8,400 core for 2018-19 and net NPA is Rs 4000 crore, and the NBFC has done 61 per cent provisioning for the NPAs. In 2018-19 the FIcum-NBFC recovered Rs 2600 crores, he said. Total book (loan and investment) size is Rs 17,000 crore and balancesheet is Rs 21,000 crore, he added.

The IFCI had exposure to seven out of 12 cases initially referred by the RBI to the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Insolvency proceedings initiated against Jet Airways

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enable ease in administration and further increase in reach of these to the masses with improved and more effective focus and management,” the source added.

Post de-merger, a fresh assessment could be made about privatising some of the insurance operations by offering them to strategic investors. It is believed that strategic sale of smaller units may be easier to undertake and can get better valuations.

Moreover, smaller units would also help to scale up regional branches and improve insurance penetration.

The government had announced merger of three public sector general insurance firms in the Budget 2018. The move was billed as the biggest-ever merger in the insurance sector with the new entity having a valuation exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore. It intended to complete the exercise in FY19 itself.

But since then, the merger proposal has moved at a snail’s pace and has encountered several hurdles.

Earlier this year the merger plan hit a roadblock when the Department of Financial Services (DFS), which oversees the operations of state-owned insurance firms, wrote to DIPAM not to proceed with the merger plan in haste and examine the proposal afresh and untangle complex operational

New Delhi, Jun 23 (IANS): Gover nmentowned Non Banking Financial Company IFCI is looking to sell its stakes in National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Clearing Corporation of India (CCI) which it says can fetch up to Rs 2,000 crore depending on the market conditions.

“IFCI is aiming to garner Rs 1,500-Rs 2,000 crore from the strategic sales of its stakes in CCI and NSE provided market conditions are equally conducive”, E. Sankara Rao, MD & CEO, IFCI has said.

In January 2018, IFCI sold 0.20 per cent stake in NSE for Rs 92.51 crore.

IFCI currently holds about 3 per cent stake in the NSE. Rao said after SEBI has passed the order on the NSE’s co-location scam, the road is clear for the stake sale provided market conditions are also good.

The MD said if the stake sale happens in the current fiscal, it can leverage three times of that (Rs 6,000 crore approximately) to raise funds from the market.

Its stock is trading at Rs 8.20 on NSE. “Once we get these done, we can leverage by 3 times which is Rs 6000 crore . We may not raise that much funds (Rs 6,000 crore) from the market but we will have the option to do it, that’s more important”, he said.

IFCI is also looking

Six of top-10 firms lose Rs 53,459 crore in m-cap

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New Delhi, Jun 23 (IANS): With its plans on consolidation in the insurance sector hitting several hurdles, the government has started exploring different options including de-merging three of its big-size general insurance companies into smaller units and then look at strategic sale of few operations to the private sector.

The Finance Ministry earlier considered merging three public sector general insurance firms -- National Insurance Company, United India Insurance Company and Oriental India Insurance Company barring New India Assurance -- to create one large and strong entity.

Official sources said that de-merger plan has now been brought to the table after a series of stakeholders meetings and this has now become one of the options before the Finance Ministry to make state-owned entities more focused on the task of increasing insurance penetration in the country.

“The idea to merge PSU insurers is fraught with problems as one giant entity would be difficult to administer and manage.

Moreover, this might lead to branch rationalization/ closure and major job losses in the sector,” said an official source.

“De-merger of big-size PSUs into smaller units, on the other hand, would

IFCI looks to garner Rs 2,000 cr from stake sales

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019

Military action against Iran still ‘on the table’: Trump

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

Washington, Jun 23 (AP): President Donald Trump said Saturday he’s still considering military action against Iran after it downed an unmanned US military aircraft, saying the use of force is “always on the table until we get this solved.”

The president said he aborted a military strike set for Thursday after learning 150 people would be killed.

“I don’t want to kill 150 Iranians. I don’t want to kill 150 of anything or anybody unless it’s absolutely necessary,” he told

reporters as he left the White House for a weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat.

Trump said “we very much appreciate” a decision by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard not to shoot down a US spy plane carrying more than 30 people.

He said the downing of the US drone was “probably intentional” — contradicting what he said Thursday.

The president’s comments came as Iran summoned the United Arab Emirates’ top envoy to Tehran to protest the neighboring Arab nation’s deci-

sion to allow the US to use a base there to launch the drone that Iran says entered its airspace, state media reported Saturday.

Iran issued a “strong protest” to the UAE diplomat, saying Iran does not tolerate the facilitation of foreign forces that violate its territory, the report by the official IRNA news agency said.

The US said its RQ4A Global Hawk was shot down Thursday over international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, not inside Iranian airspace.

The shoot-down by elite Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces marked the first time the Islamic Republic directly attacked the American military amid mounting tensions over Tehran’s unraveling nuclear deal with world powers.

The two countries disputed the circumstances leading up to an Iranian surface-to-air missile bringing down the drone, an unmanned aircraft with a wingspan larger than a Boeing 737 jetliner and costing over USD 100 million.

31 injured in China earthquake Beijing, Jun 23 (IANS): Thirty-one people were injured after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Gongxian County in China’s Sichuan province, authorities said on Sunday.

Rescuers have sent the injured to hospitals for treatment. None of them ares in critical condition, Xinhua news agency reported.

The quake struck at 10.29 p.m. Saturday, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre is monitored at 28.43 degrees north latitude and 104.77 degrees east longitude, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.

Saturday’s quake comes after a temblor measuring 6 on the Richter scale on June 17 jolted Changning County of Yibin, leaving 13 people dead and 220 others injured, and forcing the evacuation of 80,000 people.

Following the 5.4magnitude earthquake on Saturday, an aftershock measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck Gongxian county, Yibin, at 8.28 a.m. on Sunday.

Ethiopia army chief shot dead in ‘coup bid’ attacks

Merkel urges political solution to Iran-US dispute Berlin, Jun 23 (IANS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday said the world should work together for peaceful resolution of the dispute between Iran and the US, and warned against isolationism.

“I say that (a political solution) should not just be a hope, but it should be worked towards with the utmost seriousness,” said Merkel.

The conflict would be addressed at the G20 summit in Japan next week, said Merkel, adding that Germany can help to make what it wants, that is a political and diplomatic solution.

The German Chancellor also warned against those who isolate themselves from the international community, without naming anyone although she has always been criticising Trump’s decisions to withdraw the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris Climate Agreement.

She said that no country could tackle the global challenges of the 21st century alone. “In some places distrust seems to have been declared government policy... Without trust as a foundation, international politics cannot succeed.”

In fond memory of our beloved father

Addis Ababa, Jun 23 (IANS): The chief of staff of the Ethiopian army was shot dead during a coup attempt in the northern Amhara region, the Prime Minister’s office announced on Sunday on state television.

General Seare Mekonnen died after being shot while trying to prevent the coup attempt on Saturday night, in which another military chief, General Gezai Abera, also died, the office said on state television ETV. The president of Amhara region, Ambachew Mekonnen, as well as his adviser, Ezez Wasie, were also shot dead in their office in the regional capital, reports Efe news.

The coup against the government of this region, the second largest ethnic group in the country, began late Saturday in the capital, Bahir Dar, and was thwarted soon after by the federal security forces, the prime minister’s spokesman, Nigussu Tilahun, announced on ETV. “The coup attempt

24:06:2014 Nothing shall ever fill the void of your absence and we know you are in a much better place now yet the cheerful memories of you will forever reign our hearts, while prayerfully hoping to carry forward your zealous vision and legacy you left behind. Heaven came calling for you too early but you touched many a lives with your kindness and generosity, the fine foot-prints of which shall remain until we meet and rejoice, never to be parted again in God’s glorious home.

Loving wife, children and loved ones

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Seare Mekonen (File) in Amhara regional state is against the constitution and is intended to scupper the hard-won peace of the region,” the prime minister’s office said in an initial statement. “This illegal attempt should be condemned by all Ethiopians and the federal government has full capacity to overpower this armed group,” it added, without specifying who was behind the attempt.

In addition to Bahir Dar, shots were also heard in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, according to reports from the United States embassy in Ethiopia.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY NRIO KHENCHÜNG Died : 24.06.2018

Dad, you are remembered every moment in our lives. Time flies away so soon but not a single day passes without you in our thoughts.

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Born on 02.02.1968 – Died on 15.06.2019 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Sameul N. Wotsa would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, churches, relatives and well wishers who helped and supported us with prayers, financially, materially and physically during his prolonged illness and sad demise, who left us for his abode on June 15, 2019.

We deeply regretted for our inability to think each and everyone individually but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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“The US Embassy is aware of reports of gunfire in Addis Ababa. Chief of Mission personnel are advised to shelter in place,” it said in a statement.

Since coming to power in April 2018, ending two years of protests against the previous government, Ethiopian President Abiy Ahmed has been praised both within the country and outside it for his democratic advances, which have led to the return of exiled dissidents as well as the arrest of dozens of senior military and intelligence officials.

On July 9, 2018, Abiy and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki signed a joint declaration of peace and friendship to pave the way for a thaw in diplomatic relations between the two countries, which had been suspended since the end of an armed conflict that began over border disputes dating back to the independence of Eritrea in 1993.

Cambodia building collapse toll rises to 17 Phnom Penh, Jun 23 (IANS): The death toll in the collapse of a sevenstorey under-construction building inCambodia’s Preah Sihanouk province has increased to 17, according to authorities on Sunday.

Rescue officials on Sunday morning unveiled a list saying that 17 people were found dead under the pile of debris and 24 others were injured, reports Xinhua news agency.

In a Facebook post late Saturday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed condolences and announced that the government would donate $10,000 to the victims’ families and $1,250 to each injured person.

Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Yun Min told Xinhua it was believed that between 40 and 50 construction workers were sleeping in the building when it collapsed on Saturday morning.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Behold! A shining bright lamp amongst us has been dimmed, A shoulder that bore the our burdens has been wiped, The strength that drove us forward every step weakened, The source of advice in times of trouble, The source of a smile in times of anguish, The light that brightened in our darkest times Has perished yonder, no more to be with us.

NIZAM UDDIN A husband – the wife finds Born: 05/05/1982 solace in Died: 16/06/2019 A father – the children are proud of, A brother – the brothers are fond of, A friend – a better friend none could ask for, You are forever etched in our memories never to be forgotten Till we meet again, Peace be to you – Rest in Peace We also thank everyone who formed the pillar of strength in times of our deepest anguish, sorrow and loss. The deepest gratitude goes to: 1. The GB and Council Members of River Belt Colony, Dimapur 2. The GB and Council Members of Notun Bosti, Dimapur 3. Muslim Council Dimapur, 4. All members of Notun Bosti Jame Masjid, 5. All well wishers of Notun Bosti, River Belt Colony, Fellowship Colony, Supply Colony Dimapur 6. Special thanks to M/s. Nili Motors (Nili Nisan) Dimapur 7. Special thanks to M/s. Dimapur Suzuki 8. Doctors and staff of Eden Hospital, Dimapur 9. Last but not the least to everyone who helped and supported us morally, physically, financially and in prayers.

May the Almighty Bless each and every one of you abundantly.

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‘Russia ready to work with any elected UK PM’

Vladimir Putin (File)

M o s c o w, J u n 2 3 (IANS): Russia intends to work with any new British prime minister who is willing to cooperate with Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.

He made the remarks on Saturday when commenting on the ongoing election in Britain during an interview with Russia’s Rossiya-1 TV Channel, Xinhua reported.

“We will treat this (the results of election of British prime minister) with respect and we will work with all who want to work with us,” Putin said.

He declined to speak in favour of any of the candidates, saying that Russia will work with any candidate elected as the prime minister

by Britain’s governing Conservative Party.

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LATE NGUNYI PRADIAH Born on 20/06/1947 – Died on 14/06/2019 We the bereaved family members would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, friends, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us physically, morally, spiritually and financially during prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father Late Ngunyi Pradiah.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Chakhesang Baptist Church Medziphema Town 14. Phd. N.U SASRD. 15. B. Voc. Students and faculties N.U. SASRD. and all Departments.

16. K. Therie, President Nagaland Pradesh Congress 2. Chakhesang Community Medziphema Area.

Committee.

3. Kuzhathede Welfare Union Medziphema Area.

4. Union Christian Revival Church Medziphema Town. 17. Wetsope Krome (Retd. IGP Nagaland).

5. Ao Baptist Church Medziphema Town.

18. Neingulo Krome (Human Rights General Secretary 6. Lasumi Baptist Church.

Nagaland).

7. Lasumi Village Council.

19. Vekhoyi Tetseo (Assistant Registrar N.U. SASRD).

8. Lasumi Christian Fellowship Dimapur.

20. Prof.Alemla N.U. SASRD. 9. Lasumi Union Dimapur.

21. Dr. Tali Longkumer (City Medical Centre Dimapur).

10. NUSASRD Medziphema.

22. Dr. Thepfüsato Krose (CHI Medziphema).

11. NUNTSA Medziphema.

23. Dr. Neitsilie (Health Center N.U. SASRD).

12. Student Union NU SASRD. 24. Abu (GB Ward-9).

13. Department of Agronomy.

25. Mrs. Kesuingaule Ngwalwa.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, but we sincerely pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren, family members and relatives.

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Johannson starrer’s Sword identified as Face of Nagaland Season Scarlett treatment influenced belonging to Knights Templar 4 photo shoot session A

Contestants of Face of Nagaland Season 4 during the photo shoot session held at Dimapur on Saturday.

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he photo shoot session for participants of Face of Nagaland Season 4 was held on Saturday last, kickstarting a month long activities for the participants before the grand finale which will be held on July 30 at the IMC hall Dimapur.

All the shortlisted contestants elegantly sported the creativity of official fashion designer, Amini Ngullie and Aien Pongen as they posed before the lens for fashion photographer Sentiyanger. Official

hair and make-up artiste for season 4, Esther Rongmei did hairstyling and make up for the contestants.

Contestants who are all students will participate in various community activities, career and personality oriented workshops and seminars besides grooming sessions. Such activities will help the participants to broaden their knowledge, skills and to instill moral values of life.

Following are the list of contestants for the finale: Imsurenla Jamir,

Imliangla Lemtur , Neilakhonuo Mere, Rhondeno Odyupvui, Kheboli Swu, Vikili Chishi, Diksha Hazarika, Likhevi Yepthomi, Hanluchi, Initoli, Lika Zhimomi, Khrienuo Liezietsu, Julie Zhimomi, Vecikholu Shijoh, Simran Pradhan, Kawimaringsiliu, Sentitemsu Jamir, Nungsangrenba, Hito S Achumi, Aloka K, Kekhrieneitso Angami, Kezhavikho Lhoushe, Tsulenso K, Mughaho T Sumi and Nokmao Konyak.

(Director Nova Stellam, Gihutoli Khulu.)

vengers: Endgame revealed Natasha Romanoff's fate but Mar vel Cinematic Universe is all set to take us back to where Black Widow's story began. The Scarlett Johansson starrer superhero was introduced in 2010 release Iron Man 2. She was seen besides Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark. She went on to feature in several MCU movies including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, The Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Through it all, fans learned a few incidents of Nat's life. However, Marvel Studios is rolling out a solo movie on the beloved Black Widow to reveal details about her roots.

The filming has already begun. Photos from the sets have leaked showcasing Johansson in action. However, little is known about the plot as of now.

But Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige has now revealed that the treatment of the movie could be influenced by the hit TV show Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

Speaking to iO9, the producer spills the beans.

"There’s a method to the madness. There’s always a method and doing things in an unexpected way is something we find fun. There are ways to do prequels that are less informative or answer questions you didn’t necessarily have, and then there are ways to do prequels where you learn all sorts of things you never knew before," he said.

Fe i ge f u r t h e r ex plained, "I look at Better Call Saul as a wonderful example of a prequel that almost completely stands on its own apart from Breaking Bad because it informs you about so many things you didn’t know about before. So time will tell which way we’ve gone with a supp o s e d B l a c k Wi d o w movie."

Variety recently revealed that Ray Winstone has been roped in to play a role in the MCU movie.

The movie is set to release in Marvel Cinematic Universe phase 4. The film is directed by Cate Shortland. The script is penned by Ned Benson and Jac Schaeffer.

(Dishya Sharma)

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sword discovered 30 years ago in Shropshire's mysterious Caynton caves has been identified as a precious 13th Century weapon potentially belonging to a member of the Knights Templar.

Mark Lawton found the rusty blade in the manmade underground chambers near Beckbury in the late 1980s, taking it home with him and keeping it on his windowsill.

He only discovered its true origins when he decided to send the unusual object to local auctioneers to have it evaluated.

Until Mr Lawton's incredible find came to light, there had been little to connect the grotto to the fabled group.

Some historians claimed the skilled fighting force used the caves for sandstone, while others said it was formed by quar-

rying during the mid-19th century.

Mr Lawton said of his discovery: 'I was teaching at a local residential school at the time and took the sword into my workshop to show the boys.

'I left it overnight and the care staff allowed the lads to try and "clean it up" as a nice surprise for me hence the file marks and varnish in some places.

'I have never done anything with it. It has been sitting on my windowsill ever since.'

Militaria specialist Caroline Dennard of Halls Fine Art, in Shrewsbury, certified the sword as being of 13th Century origin, likely carried by a Knight, and possibly even a Templar.

Ms Dennard said: 'This is certainly a rare object and one which has all the hallmarks of a genuine sword from the

13th Century. In populated areas knights were the only people authorised by the King to carry weapons so it is a probable assumption that this was owned and carried by a Knight - and perhaps, given the discovery in Caynton caves in Shifnal, even a Templar.'

She added that the hilt of the sword was deliberately designed with a straight cross guard perpendicular to the blade, creating a cross.

Mr Lawton has now reported his find to the Portable Antiquities Team in Shropshire, who will do more research into how the sword ended up in the cave.

Unfortunately, as the sword was found on private land, the landowner may have a legal claim on the sword itself.

(Dianne Apen-Sadler for Mailonline)

Peren observes ‘World Music Day’ Traffic noise is threatening the number of robins

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Piano recitals were also presented by young talents. Apart from the soloists and instrumentalist presentations, 4 bands took the stage belting out their best.

The celebrations concluded with songs presented by the middle aged members of the PDMS band. It was the fifth celebration of the World Music Day in the district, attended by people from all walks of life.

(PDMS executive member, Keddy Thou)

Ancient Turkish farming community brought down 9,000 years ago

Skull fractures show that violence in the city was fairly common.

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embers of an ancient Turkish farming community were one of the firstever groups to behold the worst conditions urban dwelling has to offer.

In the ancient ruins of Çatalhöyük, which is located in modern day Turkey, new research from an international team of bio-archaeologists reveals that inhabitants of the 9,000-year-old community contended with overcrowding, infectious diseases, violence and environmental problems.

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tioning to more permanent living arrangements. Çatalhöyük which is located in central Turkey was spans about 32 acres, was occupied for more than 1,100 years and at its peak was inhabited by 8,000 people. Despite the settlements relative longevity, the community eventually fell victim to a number of side-effects of urban life -- among them, say researchers, was interpersonal violence. Throughout the course of the 25-year study, scientists collected data on more than 740 individuals' remains and found that about 25 percent of the skulls uncovered showed signs of trauma.

Specifically, the skulls displayed signs of healing

from damage by small projectiles -- researchers posit they may have stemmed from small clay balls flung by slingshots --which may point to disputes between neighbors that eventually turned violent.

Dietary changes, particularly a switch to a grainbased diet caused many of the settlement's residents to develop tooth decay.

About 10 to 13 percent of the teeth uncovered showed signs of cavities. Dwellings, which were stacked literally on top of one another and required denizens to enter their home via a ladder to the roof, were both proximate and unsanitary, making them a hotbed for pathogens.

Researchers say in the end it wasn't disease or violence that led to Çatalhöyük's demise in 5950 BC, however, it was another familiar threat of human kind -- climate change.

The new findings offer a fresh look into what neolithic cities looked like but also help chart a course on how cities evolved from the earliest known settlements to the sprawling metropolis' we see today.

(James Pero for Dailymail.com)

They usually sing at a faster rate when an aggressive robin is around, to show they are prepared to fight, but did not do so when there was background noise.

The authors, whose study is published in the

journal Biology Letters, say this means noise could impact on robins’ ability to win and keep food and shelter, as well as potentially affecting mating rituals.

(Victoria Allen science correspondent for daily mail)

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When a robin hears a complicated song from another robin, they know that bird is aggressive and respond quickly with their own song. (stock image)

differently when there was noise in the background.

Dr Gareth Arnott, the study’s senior author from the School of Biological Sciences, said: ‘We found that bird song structure can communicate aggressive intent, enabling birds to assess their opponent.’

Birdsong, which sounds so pleasant to human ears, sends important signals about birds’ level of

aggression and readiness to fight. Every robin knows that if another robin enters its territory and sings a complex song, that means a turf war. But in recordings where white noise had been put behind the birdsong, to mimic traffic noise, the birds did not appear to be able to tell the difference between a non-aggressive simply song and an angry complex one.

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uno Shiu, an aspiring artist from Dimapur, Nagaland released his ninth single on www.indihut.com. The younger of the two siblings, singing has always been his passion from an early age. He was actively involved performing in various shows and leading the worship team in the church to which he counts as his everlasting joy in serving

the Lord.

Dirty Game is the ninth single recorded at Black & White Studio, Dimapur and music arranged

by Imdong Ajem. The song speaks about broken dreams. The songs say “Be the change that you wish to see in the world, everyone needs change but no one takes the step and it also says shoes are shiny but the paths are not.”

(Indihut Music)

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orld Music Day was observed at Peren town, organised by the Peren District Music Society (PDMS), supported by the Music Task Force (MTF),Nagaland on June 21 at town hall.

In the jam packed hall, 9 soloists from different parts of the district took the stage. The youngest participant of the show was Daidai from Peren town, turning out to be the crowd's favourite.

raffic noise is threatening robins in Britain, whose numbers could plummet as they struggle to hear each other’s calls. Manmade noise prevents Britain’s favourite bird from responding normally to danger, a study has found.

Ordinarily robins, which are very territorial, use birdsong to decide whether to fight over scarce resources. When a robin hears a complicated song from another robin, they know that bird is aggressive and respond quickly with their own song. But a British study found robins do not respond as fast to complex songs when there is background noise.

This means robins cannot accurately judge the level of threat from another bird, which could lead to unnecessary fights over territory, potentially reducing numbers of the birds.

Re s e a r c h e r s f r o m Queen’s University Belfast played birdsong to 15 robins to see if they would respond

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Classy Brazil reach Copa last eight KTC retains Xavier Memorial trophy for Brazil was a second yellow card in three games for Casemiro, which means the combative Real Madrid midfielder will miss Thursday’s quarter-final.

Second-placed Venezuela will face the second

team in Group B on Friday at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, while Peru must wait to see if their four points are enough to earn them a place as one of the two best third-placed sides.

Venezuela beat Bolivia to advance

SAO PAULO, Jun 23 (Agencies): Brazil overwhelmed Peru with three goals in a superb first half to set up a crushing 5-0 victory on Saturday and cruise into the Copa America quarterfinals.

Looking like their imperious old selves in front of 42,000 fans at the Corinthians area, the host nation went ahead after 12 minutes when Casemiro nodded home after a goalmouth scramble and Roberto Firmino made it two seven minutes later after keeper

Pedro Gallese made a hash of his kick out.

Firmino charged down the kick and the ball rebounded off the post but the forward picked up the rebound and rounded the keeper to roll the ball into the empty goal.

Man of the Match Everton added a third when he cut in from the left and unleashed a low shot that sneaked inside Gallese’s near post and Dani Alves made it 4-0 eight minutes into the second half when he finished off a neat team

move and lashed the ball into the roof of the net.

Substitute Willian made it five with a vicious strike from outside the box in the final minute, before Gallese made up for his earlier error by saving a spot-kick from Gabriel Jesus in stoppage time.

The result, combined with Venezuela’s 3-1 win over Bolivia, means the hosts top Group A and will play one of the two thirdplaced teams at the Gremio arena on Thursday.

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Southeast Asia to launch joint bid to host 2034 WC: Thai PM BANGKOK, Jun 23 (Agencies): Southeast Asian countries will jointly bid to host the World Cup in 2034, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Sunday, after meetings between the region’s leaders in Bangkok.

Asia has held the quadrennial showpiece of international soccer only once when Japan and South Korea were joint hosts in 2002 and Qatar will bring it back to the continent in 2022.

“The leaders have support of the region to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, if possible,” Prayuth said in a concluding news conference of this year first summit for the 10members Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Prayuth Chan-ocha

(ASEAN).

“I would like to invite the people of ASEAN to support the soccer associations in their countries in order to realize this dream,” he said.

The ASEAN countries are Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,

Thailand, Vietnam and Brunei.

The region is home to more than 640 million people, many of whom follow soccer avidly even if their national teams are relative minnows with none having ever qualified for the World Cup finals.

The idea of ASEAN hosting the World Cup was first mooted at the beginning of the decade and advocates say the move could help raise the region’s profile and integration.

However, experts said more needs to be done to iron out the details of how the 10 countries should proceed with the bid, including the possibility of fielding one regional team consisting of the best players from the region.

Players of Kohima Town Club and Kohima Press Club along with Medo Yhokha before the match at IG Stadium, Kohima on Sunday.

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KOHIMA, Jun 23 (NPN): Kohima Town Club retained the 2nd Xavier Rutsa Memorial Running Trophy defeating Kohima Press Club 7-3 via tie-breaker after the match ended in 2-2 draw at IG Stadium, Kohima on Sunday Rutsa, a senior journalist for the Times of India passed away in June 2018 while serving as the president of Kohima Press Club and the media officer of Kohima Town Club. He was a founding member of both the clubs.

E a r l ie r be fo r e the match, a brief tribute programme was held with Medo Yhokha, PRO to NLA Speaker as the special guest. Yhokha appreciated the clubs for celebrating the

L on d on , J u n 2 3 (Agencies): Great Britain’s Katie Boulter has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to an ongoing back injury.

Boulter has not played since Britain’s Fed Cup tie against Kazakhstan in April, during which she suffered the injury to her back.

Boulter said, “At various points along the way I’ve been very close to getting back on court and competing, but unfortunately I’m not quite ready in time for Wimbledon. On the advice of my medical team, I’ve made the decision to give my recovery a couple more weeks.”

The British No 3 reached the second round at Wimbledon last year after being handed a wildcard into the main draw.

Members of Shuttlers United Dimapur and Diphu Badminton Club held a friendly tournament under the theme ‘Sports for peace’ at KASA indoor stadium, Diphu on June 22.

England still in a good spot, says Bayliss L on d on , J u n 2 3 (Agencies): Coach Trevor Bayliss is confident England will still reach the last four of the Cricket World Cup despite a tricky run of fixtures to close the group stage.

England suffered their second defeat of the tournament after Friday’s spectacular collapse against unfancied Sri Lanka at Heading-

ley, and still have Australia and undefeated pair India and New Zealand left to play in the group phase.

Bayliss is expecting a positive reaction from England, whose other defeat in the competition came against Pakistan. “We’re still in a good spot and we’re playing three teams that we have beaten recently,” Bayliss told Sky Sports News.

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Alexandra Popp (11) celebrates after scoring Germany’s first goal against Nigeria.

We are so happy to be in the quarter-finals.”

Popp gave Germany the lead on 20 minutes after heading in Lina Magull’s in-swinging corner. The goal was allowed to stand after a video referral ruled that team mate Svenja Huth had not blocked the goalkeeper’s vision from an offside position, but Popp complained after the match that the players had been left in the dark over the referral.

“There were moments with VAR today where we didn’t know what was happening,” she said.

Magull was involved again as Germany doubled the lead minutes later. The midfielder was caught on

the knee as Nigerian leftback Evelyn Nwabouku attempted to clear a loose ball in the area.

After reviewing the incident on the touchline, the referee awarded Germany a penalty, and striker Sara Daebritz made no mistake from 12 yards.

Three yellow cards were awarded in the second half as the Nigerians were unable to battle their way back into the game on a sweltering evening in Grenoble.

Schueller put paid to their hopes on 82 minutes, pouncing on a mistake from Halimat Ayinde and smashing the ball into the bottom corner.

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positivity of the society through their reporting. The journalists, he said must reframe and influence the minds of the society and take the lead role in changing the society.

Paying tribute to late Xavier Rutsa, president of Kohima Press Club, Alice Yhoshü in her solidarity message said, Rutsa had widely contributed to the growth of both journalism and sports in the state. Considering the keen interest he had towards football, it is befitting that he is remembered and honoured through the beautiful game she added.

Rutsa’s family members attended the event as special guests, wherein his elder brother handed over the trophy to the winning club.

Boulter withdraws from Wimbledon

Women’s WC: Germany, Norway enter quarter-finals Dhoni again draws flak

ther Sweden or Canada, who play on Monday, in the quarter-final next weekend.

Meanwhile, Norway are through to the quarterfinals after beating Australia 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the last 16 in Nice on Saturday.

Ingrid Engen converted the decisive penalty for the Norwegians after both Sam Kerr and Emily Gielnik had failed to convert from the spot for the Australians.

Norway had earlier taken the lead through Isabell Herlovsen before being pegged back by Elise Kellond-Knight late on, but the 1995 winners go through to a quarter-final against either England or Cameroon.

Southampton, Jun 23 (IANS): Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni was once again at the receiving end from Twitter users after he played a rather slow knock against Afghanistan which India won by mere 11 runs in a nail-biter in Southampton.

On Saturday, all the Indian batters, except skipper Virat Kohli, were found wanting against the Afghan spinners as they were not able to score freely and ultimately managed to post only 224/8 in their full quota of 50 overs.

It was the brilliant bowling performance by the Indian bowlers which help them defeat Afghanistan by 11 runs in a thrilling contest that went all the way down to the last over at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium.

Dhoni, who came into bat at number five, consumed 52 deliveries for the 28 runs he scored. During the course of his inning, the 37-year-old could manage only three boundaries.

What erked the fans more was his inability to rotate the strike and lack of intent.

Fans on Twitter expressed their disappointment and lashed out at Dhoni for his terrible batting performance.

“Undistinguished inning by Dhoni. Struggled

“We’ve come into this competition knowing we can beat everybody in this competition, so nothing has really changed. What has happened over the last three or four years is we have been able to bounce back pretty well when we have put in a performance we are not happy with.”

England’s next match is a mouthwatering clash

with Australia at Lord’s on Tuesday.

David Warner is the leading run scorer in the tournament, while Mitchell Starc is the joint-highest wicket taker in the tournament, alongside England’s Jofra Archer with 15 wickets. “They’re playing some decent cricket. Their best players are playing well,” Bayliss said.

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TAMLU VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION DIST. LONGLENG, NAGALAND ESTD. 1953

CONDEMNATION The Tamlu Village Students' Union vehemently condemns the cowardly and distractedly acts of miscreants who hurled bomb at the residence of PPC President Shri.

P. Chingan Phom around 11 pm on 20th June 2019. Such life attempt and act of terror should not be tolerated by any civil society and call upon the people to come together in condemning such inhuman act.

It also asks the State Government and Investigation Agencies to take urgent steps in identifying the perpetrator and arrest them immediately so that justice is delivered without delay.

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Paris, Jun 23 (Agencies): Germany became the first team to reach the quarter-finals Saturday with a decisive win over Nigeria, while Norway finally edged out Australia in penalty shoot-out.

Germany captain Alexandra Popp hailed a “perfect day” after leading her team into the last eight of the Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought 3-0 win over underdogs Nigeria on Saturday.

Popp, 28, scored a 20th-minute opener and celebrated her 100th cap as Germany became the first team to reach the quarterfinals.

“It was a perfect day today. We put a lot of pressure on the Nigerians and the early goal gave us stability,” Popp told broadcaster ZDF. “I am so happy for Poppi. It was a special game for her today, and she gave absolutely everything,” added coach Martina VossTecklenburg.

Voss-Tecklenburg’s side are yet to concede a goal in their four games at the World Cup so far.

Goalkeeper Almuth Schult admitted that she had one eye on predecessor Nadine Angerer’s record of seven clean sheets at a single World Cup. “Of course it would be great if I can break the record, but the most important thing is that we won.

good deeds done by late Xavier Rutsa to the society through football exhibition match and keeping his memories alive.

Lauding the KTC for organising the Kohima Football League for the third year, Yhokha said their efforts must continue, sustain and also expanded beyond Kohima district.

Stating that there are plenty of skills, talents and scope among the youths, he said KFL is a good platform for sports lovers to exhibit their talents and polish their skills at the same time.

Yhokha also lauded the media persons for promptly responding to societal calls and encouraged them to continue to create positive thinking minds among the people by reflecting on the

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against spin, but more importantly, even in rotating rotate strike,” wrote cricket expert Ayaz Memon.

“MS Dhoni looks older than my grandmother who is close on 80. No offence,” tweeted another user.

“MS Dhoni dropped ‘Ganguly’ because he thought ‘Ganguly’ was aged and at that time’ Ganguly was a far better batsman than Dhoni is for the last couple of years. Dhoni should retire immediately for the betterment of Indian cricket,” said another user on the micro-blogging website.

Dhoni, while trying to up the ante, got out in the 45th over of the game bowled by star Afghanistan leggie Rashid Khan who got him stumped. It was only the second instance in Dhoni’s ODI career that he was out stumped by a wicket-keeper.

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VIHOKHU STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATION

We the Vihokhu Students' Union with immense pride and gratitude extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following bonafide members of our Union for their achievement in the recently declared exams.

HSLC (1st Division) 1. Vikivi H. Awomi (83.16%) Distinction : English, Maths, Social Science, Alt. Englihs, EVS 2. Hikupu Awomi (77%) Distinction : English, Foundation of IT 3. Nibovi Zhimomi (72%) Distinction : Social Science, Foundation of IT HSSLC (1st Division): 1. Linika Awomi (71.20%) Distinction : Pol. Science, Education 2. Botoho Ayemi (60.2%) 3. Avitoli G. Achumi (78.40%) Distinction : English, Pol. Science, Education 4. Lika Zhimomi (65.80%) Distinction : Sociology 5. Nili K. Zhimomi (90.6%) Distinction: English, History, Pol. Science, Geography, Psychology Under Graduate 1. Viketo Awomi (CGPA-6) Distinction: Ecology and applied Zoology, Botany, Physical Chemistry, Zoology (Honours) Furthermore the Union also convey heartfelt congratulations to all the successful candidates of Vihokhu Students' Union for clearing their HSLC, HSSLC, UG Examination. Wishing everyone the best of luck for their future endeavours.

Kuputoli Ayemi Mughato Chishi President Gen. Secretary

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Brazil teammates congratulate Everton after he scored his side’s third goal during their Copa America match against Peru in Sao Paulo. (AP/PTI)

Venezuelan striker Darwin Machis got his team into the Copa America quarterfinals as he showed the Bolivia squad what its day was going to be like by slamming the ball into the net just 75 seconds into the match, which led the way to a 3-1 Venezuela victory.

On Saturday, a lightning header by Machis scored the fastest Copa America goal of this century, quicker than the 88 seconds that Costa Rican Johan Venegas needed against Colombia in 2016, reports Efe news.

Meanwhile, Bolivia throughout was soft on defence, uncertain on the attack, and also had little luck in the first half as two promising shots bounced off the goal posts guarded by Venezuelan keeper Wuilker Farinez, who is having a great run in the Copa America.

The second half began much like the first, with Bolivia attempting and Venezuela achieving, and with the identical result: a powerful shot by Christian Arano from outside the area did not bounce off the post this time but was blocked by Farinez. Then five minutes later, at minute 55, Machis struck again from just outside the box to make it 2-0.

But Bolivia never gave up and its tenacity was rewarded at minute 82 when a shot by Leonel Justiniano got the Andean team back in the game 2-1, and Venezuela had its moments of concern.

Not to worry -- just four minutes later Venezuela’s Josef Martinez took a cross from Yeferson Soteldo and headed it into the net to wrap the game up 3-1.

Machis’s brace and an excellent performance by a team that has never won a Copa America put Venezuela in second place in the quarter-finals, behind host Brazil, which for its part wiped out Peru 5-0.

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Pakistan eliminate SA from WC

Pakistan players celebrate after taking the wicket of Quinton de Kock. (APPTI)

London, Jun 23 (PTI): Pakistan kept alive their slender hopes of making the semifinals while knocking South Africa out of the ICC World Cup with a 49-run win here Sunday.

Batting first, the 1992 champions posted 308 for seven with Haris Sohail’s 59ball 89 being the highlight of their innings. In reply, South Africa were stopped at 259 for nine in 50 overs. With just three points from seven outings, South Africa are out of the tournament.

Chasing 309, South Africa began on a poor note, losing Hashim Amla (2) in the second over.

There was swing straightaway for Mohammad Amir and even though

the Pakistan pace spearhead’s big appeal for an LBW could not impress the umpire, Hawkeye showed the ball would have hit the stumps, giving him a wicket off his first ball.

Skipper Faf du Plessis (63 off 79 balls) joined Quinton de Kock (47 off 60) early and the duo shared 87 runs for the second wicket to keep South Africa in the game. De Kock fell three short of a fifty, and the Proteas lost two more wickets after that, giving Pakistan the upper hand.

A 53-run partnership ensued between Rassie van der Dussen (36) and David Miller (31), but the former got out while trying to hit Shadab Khan against the

turn. Miller, who failed to make use of two reprieves, was bowled by Shaheen Afridi to dash whatever little hopes South Africa had at that point.

Later, Andile Phehlukwayo blazed away to 46 off 32 balls with six boundaries.

Shadab (3/50 in 10 overs) and Wahab Riaz (3/46 in 10) were Pakistan’s most successful bowlers, while Amir picked up two wickets.

Earlier, Sohail marked his return with a scintillating knock and powered Pakistan to a competitive total. The 30-year-old added 81 runs for the fourth wicket with Babar Azam (69 off 80 balls), but it was Sohail’s brisk 71-run partnership

Federer wins 10th Halle Open title Halle, Jun 23 (Agencies): Roger Federer will head to Wimbledon in high spirits after waltzing past Belgium’s David Goffin in straight sets to win a recordextending 10th title at the ATP event in Halle on Sunday. Federer, 37, beat Goffin 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 to secure his 102nd career singles title and remain unbeaten on grass so far this season.

“It’s unbelievable. I never thought when I first played here that I would win 10 titles,” said Federer.

“I’ve never won a tournament 10 times before, so I will remember forever that I did so here in Halle.” The Swiss star is chasing a ninth Wimbledon crown in London next month as he looks to extend and defend his record of 20 career majors.

Long-term rival Rafael Nadal moved to within just two titles of Federer’s record with his 12th French Open triumph earlier this month, while world number one Novak Djokovic is just five short with 15 career majors.

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Roger Federer with the trophy after winning the tennis ATP final against David Goffin. (AP/PTI)

a rough ride in the early rounds in Halle, battling to hard-fought, three-set victories over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Roberto Bautista Agut.

Things got easier in the latter stages as he thrashed Andy Murray’s new doubles partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the semi-finals before dispatching Goffin on Sunday. Federer held off three

break points early in the first set before prevailing in the tiebreaker.

An unsettled looking Goffin then gifted Federer the opening game of the second set with a double fault on break point. From there, the Swiss never looked back, breaking Goffin twice more on his way to a 10th Halle title.

with Imad Wasim (23 off 15 balls), which gave Pakistan innings the impetus it needed in this must-win game.

The last 10 overs yielded 91 runs, with Sohail doing most of the damage.

Pakistan were off to their most convincing start in the tournament, with the opening duo of Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq adding 81 runs in just under 15 overs.

Both the openers struck half-a-dozen boundaries each during their stay in the middle but fell for an identical 44.

Fa k h a r a n d I m a m drove and pulled pacers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi (3/64)with authority.

South Africa had their first breakthrough when Imran Tahir (2/41) had Fakhar scooping one to the safe hands of Hashim Amla at first slip.

Tahir went past Allan Donald as the highest wicket-taker for the Proteas at World Cups with 38 wickets when he produced an excellent one-handed catch to dismiss Imam.

Brief scores: Pakistan - 308/7 (Haris Sohail 89, Babar Azam 69; Lungi Ngidi 3/64) South Africa – 259/9 (Faf du Plessis 63, Quinton de Kock 47; Wahab Riaz 3/46, Shadab Khan 3/50)

Kohli fined for excessive appealing Southampton, Jun 23 (IANS): India captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the World Cup match against Afghanistan which the Men in Blue won by 11 runs in Southampton.

On Saturday, Kohli was found to have breached Article 2.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to “excessive appealing during an international match”.

The incident occurred in the 29th over bowled

by Jasprit Bumrah of the Afghanistan innings, when Kohli advanced towards umpire Aleem Dar in an aggressive manner when appealing an lbw decision.

Kohli admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee and so, no formal hearing was required, said ICC in a media statement.

Earlier in the match as well, the Indian skipper was seen arguing with the on-field umpires after a DRS call. In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of the Indian skipper, for whom it was the second offence since the introduction of the revised code in September 2016.

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India win FIH Women’s Series Finals Hiroshima, Jun 23 (PTI): Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur, who has been on a song, struck twice after skipper Rani Rampal provided the lead as India outplayed Japan 3-1 to clinch the FIH Women’s Series Finals, here Sunday.

Leading from the front, captain Rani found the net as early as third minute but Japan’s Kanon Mori equalised in the 11th minute.

Gurjit scored in the 45th and 60th minutes to lead India to an emphatic victory. Rani was adjudged the best player of the tournament while Gurjit emerged the top-scorer.

The Indian skipper struck the ball sweetly along the ground, beating the Japanese goalkeeper Akio Tanaka on her right side to give India a 1-0 advantage.

Japan were unable to create opportunities for themselves as they could only manage two circle entries in the entire first 15 minutes. But, when they did enter the circle on the second occasion, the Japanese forward-line combined to score an equalizer from their very first shot at goal.

It was Sakurako Omoto who picked up the ball at the 25-yard line, and played in a pass on the right flank to Yuri Nagai on the baseline, who then played a pass across goal which was successfully deflected

Indian players celebrate after scoring a goal against Japan during their match on Sunday. (PTI)

by Kanon Mori onto the Indian Goalkeeper Savita.

In the second quarter, a better performance by the Japanese defense in the final few minutes of the second quarter meant that both the teams went into the halftime break level at 1-1.

India put constant pressure on the Japanese in the latter stages of the third quarter and took the lead from penalty corner through captain Rani. Drag-flicker Gurjit was India’s saviour yet again as she dispatched the ball into the top left corner of the Japanese goal to give her side a 2-1 lead in the 45th minute.

India managed the fourth quarter well as they

maintained possession in the initial minutes with Navneet Kaur and Rani having opportunities to seal the victory with a third goal but their efforts were kept out by the Japanese Goalkeeper.

With just five minutes remaining in the match, Japan decided to take off their goalkeeper for an extra outfield player, and that helped them in creating some opportunities.

H o w e v e r, i t a l s o worked against them in the last minute of the match as Gurjit scoed her second goal of the match through a penalty corner to make it 3-1 and wrap up the victory for India.

Dani Alves to leave PSG Paris, Jun 23 (IANS): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Dani Alves is set to close his two-year spell at the French side, the Brazilian international player confirmed on Sunday.

The 36-year-old, who has not yet revealed his next destination, made 73 appearances and scored eight goals for PSG after joining in 2017 from Juventus, Efe news reported.

“Today I close another cycle in my life, a cycle of victory, learning and experiences,” Alves wrote in an Instagram post.

Alves thanked PSG for “the opportunity to together write a page in the history of this club”.

“It was two years of resilience and continuous reinventing to fulfil my mission, but in life everything has a beginning, a middle and an end and now the time has come to put that final point here,” the former Barcelona defender added.

Alves won two Ligue 1 titles, a Coupe de France and a Coupe de la Ligue during his time at PSG.

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