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Yechury urges parties to join hands against BJP

Resurgent Konta into French Open semi finals

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Police use force to disperse student protestors

Stir held without permission: CS

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KOHIMA, JUN 4 (NPN): The hunger strike protest called by the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) turned ugly after police lathi-charged, sprayed water cannons and also fired tear gas shells to disperse the protestors, on Tuesday near the Civil Secretariat, Kohima.

In the melee the ANCSU president Katho Awomi along with his two other colleagues including another student representative were taken for preventive detention.

Since the ANCSU office bearers and the agitators were adamant against leaving the venue, for the second time, police took offensive actions and also chased the protestor till the Sonorü river. In retaliation against students who pelted stones, police then resorted to firing tear gas shells.

One of the police officer informed that police had to fire tear gas shells against stone pelting where some police personnel sustained minor injuries.

Later, after returning in the late afternoon, ANCUS president Khato

PAC appeals NPGs for tax exemption DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur has appealed to all the Naga political groups to exempt Naga business houses from taxation. In a press release, PAC convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha and coconvenor Ghokheto Chophy stated that Naga educated youth have seriously started venturing into business as jobs in the government sector have reached a saturation point.

PAC said that Nagas have only recently opted business profession for livelihood, adding that challenges of competition with nonNagas was huge. PAC has, therefore, maintained that Naga business fraternity be exempted from taxation to encourage them to grow and support the state’s economy.

Further, PAC reaffirmed the stand of “One Government, One Tax”, which it said was the “desire and voice of the people.”

Meanwhile, PAC has appreciated and strongly supported NSCN (I-M)’s decision prohibiting trade licences of Nagas used by non-Nagas and prohibition of using non-Nagas to collect tax. PAC also welcomed the decision not to tax local agriculture products. It has appealed to all other NPGs to consider adopting the same.

This is it!

“Being a minister these days is like being a rubber stamp.”

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Police fire water cannon on agitating students Tuesday near Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima. (NP)

Awomi told students that if the police had the guts to detain the students, then they should also apply the same to the wrong doers (department officials).

Awomi also vowed that ANCSU will continue to stage the hunger strike protest outside the Union office till their demands were fulfilled.

Earlier in the morning, when the district administration refused to grant permission to ANCSU to hold the protest, police initially refrained ANCSU volunteers who were on their way to the directorate

technical education to stage the hunger strike.

According to Awomi, ANCSU did not invite any student volunteers for the Tuesday hunger strike protest but many students arrived from various colleges to join the protest.

Later it was decided to hold the protest outside the civil secretariat. Reacting against the HTE minister’s statement that “lost money was recovered” Awomi said if it was so then the Director HTE should reveal the names of those involved in the loan scam.

He said students did

not want a minister who defended corrupt officers and that the department should set up separate cell for scholarship. It may be recalled that the minister HTE had informed through a press conference on June 3, that the department will set up separate cell for scholarship.

Awomi also said that all the 110 posts of assistant professor should be requisitioned to NPSC and no backdoor appointment should be made as it would leave many qualified “jobless”.

(Cont’d on p-11)

Reacting to the use of force by police to disperse the protesting ANCSU students in Kohima Tuesday, Nagaland chief secretary (CS) pointed out that the agitation did not have clearance as required under laid down rules, from the district administration and police.

In addition, CS said the hunger strike was undertaken without precautionary measures such as water tankers, doctors, ambulance etc but added it was fortunate that no untoward incident took place.

CS said despite all these, the administration and police exercised utmost restraint and were prepared to allow peaceful demonstration. However, he said after the gathering, the protestors were incited and breached the peace after which the authorities had to step in to ensure peace and prevent injury.

CS said some of the student leaders taken on preventive detention were later released and student protestors made to disperse in a peaceful manner.

The CS also assured the student community and citizens that the state government had taken every possible measure to ensure that scholarship was not withheld nor misappropriated. He added that the present government has instead, ensured time release of scholarships in a most transparent manner and for which details were uploaded on the website.

The CS also informed that the state government took the issue of scholarship very seriously over allegations of misuse for the period 2014 to 2016 as per CAG report . He said an independent inquiry is being held under the Nagaland Lok Ayukta to ascertain facts and to deal with those responsible for misappropriation or misuse.

Since the government was seized of the matter, the CS also cautioned that no one will be allowed to hold the government to ransom nor governance disturbed through undemocratic means while assuring those guilty will be awarded sternest punishment.

DCCI, DNSU against proposed Dmu bandh DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Even as the confusion ensued over whether the total bandh called by at least 19 Dimapur-based college students unions would be observed in Dimapur on June 5, 2019, the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) have expressed stiff opposition to the proposed total bandh.

The student bodies affiliated to All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) Tuesday announced that they would impose indefinite total bandh in Dimapur starting June 5, 2019 from 10 a.m. until ANCSU’s charter of demands were fulfilled by the state government.

In a joint press release, the unions, however, informed that educational institutions, paramilitary forces, emergency services, medical, police personnel, administration and press media would exempted from the purview of the total bandh.

DCCI: Reacting to the proposed indefinite Dimapur bandh called by

May 25 ambush violation & disrespect Govt to distribute 3 lakh tree saplings of Nagas’ hope for solution: WC NNPGs DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): The Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has termed the ambush on Indian paramilitary forces near Chanlaishu village in Konyak region by Myanmar-based armed groups on May 25 as a blatant violation and disrespect of Naga people’s hope for an honourable and acceptable political solution.

In a statement issued by its media cell, WC said it was a clear indication that there were elements that were hell-bent on sabotaging the ongoing political negotiations between NNPGs and Government of India (GoI).

Regretting that the elements carrying out ambushes on Indian paramilitary forces did not know the value of blood or the price of peace, the committee said for their “inglorious

action”, innocent Naga villagers were paying the price and bearing the brunt of enraged Indian forces.

Mentioning that the present hour was a crucial time in Naga history, WC, NNPGs stressed that Naga people on the Indian side could not effort to have gun-toting elements running amok when political negotiations were critically placed.

Seven NNPGs had formed the Working Committee and negotiating with GoI, while Naga civil society groups and tribes were expressing solidarity and prayer support to the groups, the statement pointed out.

Terming the attacks and ambushes on Indian paramilitary forces and vice versa as “anti-people, antipeace and anti-solution”, WC said in spite of extending olive branches on many

occasions to come forward for negotiation along with NNPGs, these elements never responded as they really had little concern for the people, especially the younger generation.

“Yet, they resort to another bloody war that is condemnable by all. Why are the Nagas made to feel like a sandwich in their own land?” it wanted to know.

WC said Naga people’s renewed demand and call for honourable and acceptable peaceful political solution reverberated across India and Myanmar and accordingly the Agreed Position was eventually signed between it and GoI on November 17, 2017. The “transparent, consultative and progressive nature’ of the dialogue thus far was clearly visible even to “eternal pessimists and critics alike”, it added.

(Cont’d on p-11)

DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): The State government has made elaborate preparations to observe the World Environment Day across the districts on Wednesday. More than 7,000 people are expected to join the programme, while 3,00,000 tree saplings have been arranged for free distribution to the public.

Speaking at a send-off ceremony of forest officials to the districts to observe the World Environment Day here on Tuesday, Environment, Forest & Climate Change minister CM Chang observed that the day was a platform for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect environment. He said this year the department was reaching out to all the districts to observe the day, adding that all senior officials in the district headquarters had been allotted the responsibility to ensure that the day was celebrated in a befitting manner.

Exhorting the officials, Chang remarked, “As custodians and guardians of forest, environment and wildlife, all of us in the department should do our duty well. As a department, we don’t have much land. So we should always reach out to the local village communities for

conservation of environment. Our forests are our natural heritage and, as tribals, our identity will be lost when we lose our forests.”

He also released “State of Environment Report for Nagaland” on the occasion. The minister appealed to all organisations, the church, student bodies, government departments and public to care and nurture the environment, “for environmental degradation will affect everyone and it is our joint responsibility to prevent that”. Thanking those churches that were having their Sunday Morning service with environment as the theme, he said “Human beings are the caretakers of God’s creation and environment is one of the core areas of Christianity”.

Meanwhile, Chang reiterated that change was on the agenda of the PDA government and that, as part of this, many changes were being brought in the department.

Under Nagaland Forest Management Project, he said afforestation projects would be undertaken in about 14,000 ha across 32 villages.

Each project site would be mapped using GPS and integrated with the department website using latest GIS (Cont’d on p-11) technology.

ANCSU protest: Student bodies, organisations flay police action DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Several student bodies and organisations have condemned the police action against the ANCSU members and student volunteers in Kohima on Tuesday.

NSF: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has expressed strong resentment on the state government machineries for resorting to lathi-charge, manhandling and the use of water canon against peaceful agitating students in uniform, called by ANCSU at Nagaland Civil Secretariat. NSF media cell, said it took serious note on the detainment of ANCSU president along with two of his colleagues and president of Capital College Students’ Union.

NSF said it strongly objected to the highhandedness of the police and termed it as ‘heinous’, while at the same time appealed to the agitating members for calm and to show restraint. Acknowledging the demand of ANCSU as ‘genu-

ine’, NSF extended its solidarity to the affected members.

Meanwhile, NSF reiterated on its stand that priority will be given to students’ issues and for this it appealed to the state government to resolve the issues with the urgency.

NLSF: Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) strongly condemned the highhandedness of the state government in arresting the ANCSU president and members. In a press release, NLSF president C Talimoa Chishi and general secretary Dieku Wetsah stated that such act on the part of the government was unconstitutional and asked the government under what provision of law the police arrested the student leader. Asserting that ANCSU was fighting for the genuine cause, NLSF said it would support such cause or demand. The federation has appealed to the government disburse scholarship to students.

DNSU: Dimapur Naga

Students’ Union (DNSU) has expressed distress over the alleged detention of ANCSU officials during peaceful dharna and use of water cannon on the students. In a press release, DNSU president Sedevilie Angami and general secretary B Mhajan Tsopoe said that “such coercive approach” by the government towards the student body over the genuine cause was a serious concern.

Regardless of any motives and reasons, DNSU said it extend full support to the demand of the ANCSU. DNSU has requested the government to take up the matter without unnecessary delay in order to avoid any untoward incidents in the future.

SKK: All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has expressed concern over state government’s handling of matter relating to ANCSU demand on the misappropriation of students’ stipend. In a press note, SKK president Atokiho Sumi and

general secretary Hutoshe Kits also strongly condemned the picking up of ANCSU officials and firing water cannon on peaceful college student volunteers. SKK said detention of ANCSU officials was with an attempt to coerce the student body from staging democratic movement against corruption prevailing in the department.

Describing ANCSU’s charter of demands as “genuine and appropriate”, SKK urged the state government to make public the list of officials responsible for misappropriation of scholarship and initiate punitive action without further delay.

Stating that it was “closely observing” the development taking place, SKK warned that the state government would be held solely responsible should there be any fallout due to mishandling of the situation and shielding the corrupt officials.

ENCSU: Easter n Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has strongly opposed

detention of ANCSU president and his colleagues by the state police.

In a press release, ENCSU president M Longre Chang and general secretary Wangnei Jessuhu expressed anguish over the use of water cannon and lathicharge on students by police force. ENCSU has demanded that the responsible authority and the state government immediately take up the students demands. It cautioned that the state government would be held responsible if any untoward incident occurred to the students.

NPRAAF: Na g a la nd Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) has expressed “unhappiness” over the arrest of ANCSU president Katho P Awomi along with the other student leaders who were peacefully and democratically protesting against withholding of scholarship fund meant for the students of Nagaland.

ANCSU from June 5, the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has said it will not allow any bandh without prior notice or intimation and has directed all shops and business establishments in Dimapur to open and not to be pressurised to close.

DCCI has also informed the district administration and Police in Dimapur that the business community will carry on activities as usual and to ensure adequate security arrangements. DCCI said the fight between ANCSU and the Directorate of HTE was in Kohima and not against the business community, so it was illogical to impose a bandh in Dimapur.

While expressing sympathy with the ANCSU, the DCCI has appealed to student to exercise restraint and not to impose the bandh.

DNSU: Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) Tuesday asserted that proposed bandh was without its knowledge and has therefore decided not encourage the said indefinite bandh.

(Cont’d on p-11)

JCPI reminds of June 7 meet

DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has once again requested the 16 tribe hohos of Nagaland to attend the meeting on June 7 at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur at 11 a.m. in order to hold “extensive deliberation on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill”. In a press note, JCPI convenor K. Ghokheto Chophy and secretary Tia Longchar, while asserting that the presence of tribe hohos was of outmost importance, said that the committee will not be issuing official letter of intimation as all the representatives of the 12 tribe hohos were unanimous in their view to hold another meeting on the issue.

The decision was at the meeting held on May 18, attended and attested by 12 tribe hohos, CSOs-- NTC, NGBF, NCD, CNTC, ENPUD, UNTABA, SN, ACAUT, Nagaland Garo Union, and Dimapur district based bodies like DDGBF, DUCCF, TUCT, CAKU, ASTD, WCH, LHD, DNSU, ASTUD, AYF, and DAYO. JCPI clarified that another round of talks has been fixed on June 7 as four out of the 16 tribes could not attend the May 18 meeting. In this regard, JCPI has once again extended invitation to the three mass based organizations– CNTC, ENPO and TPO (as the apex body of 5 Nagaland tribes) for the said meeting.

Gov, Dy.CM extend Id greetings

DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, and deputy chief minister, Y Patton, have extended Id-ulFitr greetings to the people of Nagaland particularly the Muslim community. In his message, Acharya said that the festival of Id-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the Holy Month of ‘Ramzan’, the month of prayers, blessings and forgiveness. He expressed hope that the sacred occasion would usher in good will and harmony and further strengthen the values of composite society everywhere. Governor Acharya prayed that Allah’s blessings light up the path of oneness and lead to happiness and success on the occasion.

Dy CM: Nagaland deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who is also the BJP Nagaland Legislature party leader, wished the Muslim community love, joy and happiness on the auspicious day. He said that every community must aspire and resolve to live in harmony.

NPF CEC meeting on Jun12

DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, has convened an emergency Central Executive Council (CEC) meeting on June 12, 2019 at 11a.m. in the Central Office HQs. Kohima. All Central Executive Council members have been requested (Cont’d on p-11) to attend the meeting without fail.

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District level training on 7th Economic Census

DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam addressing the gathering.

DIMAPUR: District level training and meeting for the Supervisor and Enumerators for the 7th Economic Census was conducted in Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung and Jalukie on June 4, and Wokha on June 3.

According to DIPR, Kohima District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) held its first meeting in the office chamber of ADC Kohima.

Chairing the meeting, ADC Kohima, LithronglaTongpi Rutsa said that the conduct of 7th Economic Census 2019 was important in the implementation of any planning process.

She promised to extend support from the district administration side in the event of any difficulty faced by the implementing agency during the exercise.

She therefore requested the concerned departments,

Supervisor and Enumerators to undertake their assigned responsibility with utmost sincerity.

Discussing on the issues of the 7th Economic Census 2019, which is taking place all over the country, the District Economic & Statistics Officer and Member Secretary of DLCC, Khrietsolie Whourie highlighted on the terms of reference to be followed by the DLCC during the exercise.

He said that besides other roles, the DLCC has to monitor preparedness, progress and hurdles in conduct of the 7th EC in the district and to sensitize law and order agencies, local government functionaries at Panchayat/ward level in the smooth conduct of the exercise.

D i s t r i c t m a n a ge r, CSC-SPV, Nganuo Kielienyü and accountant of

ADC, Mokokchung, W. Manpai Phom speaking at the trainning.

IT&C, Vizelhounuo also gave an overview of the 7th Economic Census 2019 and its preparation being carried out.

The 7th Economic Census will commence from June 6. During the three months period Enumerators will carry out the field work and the Supervisors will do the verification process in their respective areas.

Longleng: The training was held at EBRC hall, Longleng. Addressing the Enumerators and Supervisors, DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam asserted that in the context of Nagaland, the government becomes helpless to implement any scheme and project accurately due to wrong information provided in the census data.

He pointed out that economic census was an important operation be-

Coordination committee on sand supply

DIMAPUR: Sand Stockist and Suppliers Union Dimapur (SSSUD), Local Sand Mahaldar and Local Sand Supplier Union Dimapur (LSMLSSUD) and East Dimapur Sand Stockist and Sand Supplier Union (EDSSSSU) have formed a joint coordination committee during a meeting held on April 3. The team will be headed by Niuto Awomi as convener and Hokivi Chophy as secretary.

The union resolved that no individual/ member of the union will be allowed to sell, supply above the prevailing rate and warned of stringent action against the defaulters. The union also warned that no individual or organization should levy any collection either in the form of tax, donation or sell of any calendar, lottery etc. The committee also warned of strong action in the event of any interferences from any sections.

LEH extends humanitarian service

DIMAPUR: Lotha Eloe Hoho in collaboration with Niropen Youth visited District Hospital, jail and Orphanage homes in Wokha. According to DIPR, the Niropen Colony Youth Organisation, Wokha town has also organized musical programme and other actives on various occasions in order to raise funds to carry out charity work.

The fund raised out of the various programmes was handed over to Lotha Eloe Hoho to carry out the humanitarian service.

To support the noble initiative of the Niropen Youth the LEH members visited Mhondamo Memorial District Hospital, district jail and three orphanage homes under Wokha town and handed over rice, meat, fast-food items and vegetables for the inmates and patients.During their visit at District Jail, Wokha let by LEH president, Zuchobeni Ezung conducted prayer service with the prison inmates. They also visited One Stop Centre located at Tsumang colony Wokha.

cause the statistical data are vital for any planning process and wrong census will have a negative impact for the growth and development of the state.

In this regard, the DC also urged the enumerators and supervisors to discharge their responsibility with utmost dedication to get accurate information from the ground so that the government can frame various developmental programmes for the people.

The DC also appealed to the concern departments and the Common Services Centre (CSC) to properly monitor and supervise the enumerators and supervisors to achieve accurate economic census.

The 7th ECI 2019 overview was proposed

by Bausha, LDA, DESO office Longleng and the vote of thanks by Tehomeli Phom DM, CSC Long-

DIMAPUR: Amidst the controversy surrounding the election of new president, the NPGN/NNC ministry of defence, Sumi region, Rengma region and Kiphire region have affirmed on the resolution of National Council of Tatar Hoho of May 30, 2019, where Shoba Lakhum was elected as the president.

In this regard, the ministry of defence, in a press statement stated that all rank and file of Naga army under the command of col. Iheto Aye chief commander Naga army “solidly” supported the newly elected president.

It therefore, directed all personnel to maintain strict discipline and be ready to respond to the call of duty.

The army wing also declared that there was no difference and division among its rank and file and that any attempts made by any personnel to destabilize its sanctity will be awarded punishment in accordance with the army code

of conduct.

In another press statement, NPGN/NNC Sumi region chairman, kilonser, Nitovi Yeptho while extending “unbiased” support to the interim president, Shoba Lakhum affirmed to stand on the decision of the National Council of Tatar Hoho.

The chairman clarified that the Hoho was convened to replace T. Ovung as his tenure as caretaker has lapsed long before. The Sumi region further said that “feigning ignorance and defying” the “Yehzabo of National Council of Tatar Hoho will only shows his ignorance of reality and inflict self injury and self goal”.

NPGN/NNC Rengma and Kiphire regions through a press statements have also extended full support to the newly elected president Shoba Lakhun.

Rengma region T.K. Rengma assured to work under the leadership of Shoba

HSLC and HSSLC troopers Alovi Zhimomi and Hilito K. Kappo Jimomi flanked by office bearers of Jimomi Hoho and their parents at a felicitation programme at Tourist Lodge Dimapur on Tuesday.

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95.50 percent and Hilito K. Kappo Jimomi, who secured top 6th position in HSSLC (Arts) with overall percentage of 91.80 percent received citation certificates and a cash award of Rs. 10,000 each.

Speaking on the occasion Hokheto Jimomi, former minister and advisor to Jimomi Hoho lauded the two girls and encouraged them to pursue the goal they have set with dedication. He gave away the certificates and cash award.

sanglemba Longkumer, Power Point presentation on the 7th Economic Census was given by FI (DESO), Mokokchung, Sunup Longkumer while vote of thanks was delivered by District Manager CSC-SPV, Sunep Longkumer. The programme was chaired by VLE CSCSPV, Lipoksungkum. The programme was attended

by Supervisors and enumerators from different blocs in the district.

Jalukie: District Level workshop on Seventh Economic Census 2019 was held at Tamzaipa Hotel, Jalukie town.

P r o j e c t M a n a ge r, Common Service Centre, Lanusosang Jamir, highlighted on capturing information, providing knowledge to the government and agencies, about various aspects of economic activities happening

NPGN/NNC reaffirms on Tatar Hoho resolution

Jimomi Hoho presents fraternity award

DIMAPUR: Jimomi Hoho presented fraternity award to two meritorious students of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2019 at a felicitation programme held at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on June 4.

A press release from Jimomi Hoho joint secretary, Phukato Zhimomi stated that, Alovi Zhimomi, daughter of Hukavi Zhimomi and Livi Zhimomi who secured top 9th position in HSLC with overall percentage of

leng. The programme was chaired by Amos Phom, IOS Longleng.

In the technical session “the concept and definition of EC 2019” was imparted by Bausha, LDA, DESO office, Longleng while “Walk thru-App”

by Hau-e Phom, DM CSC Longleng. The programme concluded with discussion & FAQs. Mokokchung: In Mokokchung, the training was organized by the District Level Co-ordination Committee at Hotel Metsuben.

Delivering a short speech, ADC, Mokokchung, W. Manpai Phom asked all the people involved in carrying out the Census to not do the work casually but to be sincere in finding the ground reality.

We l c o m e s p e e c h was delivered by District manager CSC-SPV, So-

Participants of the training at Jalukie town.

Azheto Zhimomi, MLA 3 Dimapur-III A/C in his exhortation said sincerity and hard work always yielded good results.

He was of the view that parents must constantly support and encourage their children to give more attention on their studies.

He also called upon the children to be aware of difficult situations faced by their parents in educating them.

Rev. Dr. Yehevi Jimomi, senior pastor, Thilixu Baptist Church prayed for

the two students.

Alovi and Hilito gave thanks to God for abundant blessings and support of parents, siblings and teachers and stated self encouragement was important to succeed in life. Eccli V. Jimomi presented a song in honour of the successful students. Rev. Ikuto Jimomi said the benediction.

President Jimomi Hoho, T. Vikuto Zhimomi chaired the function while Nikheto Jimomi, vice president, Jimomi Hoho delivered vote of thanks.

while chairman and kilonser, Tsasemong Sangtam of Sangtam region pledged to uphold the “yehzabo of NPGN/ NNC” and work as backbone for the Naga nation.

NPGN/NNC Chakhesang region condemns

NPGN/NNC Chakhesang region has condemned T. Ovung for imposing “president rule” and dissolving the ministry council of kilonsers and all political wings In a press note, dy. kilonser-cum-Chakhesang region chairman of the NPGN/ NNC, Chikoba Chakhesang said the region will not support or co-operate with T. Ovung but rather work under the dynamic leadership of president, Shoba Lakhum and ato-kilonser, Z. Hozheto Chophi.

In this regard, the Chakhesang region NPGN/ NNC has appealed the Nagas in general to co-operate with the newly elected president.

ARSU ultimatum on govt on PMGSY work

DIMAPUR: Amahator Range Students’ Union (ARSU) has set a 15-day for the PWD (R&B) and the contractor to resume the work on PMGSY work (Ph.VIII) under Kichang to Hutanger via Hurong.

In a press statement, ARSU president Chumtsase and general secretary Selikyu claimed that the work was supposed to be completed in March 2019. In this regard, the union warned that it will take its own legal course of action in the event of falling to adhere on its directive. Meanwhile, the union inspected government schools under its jurisdiction on May 22 to check the performance of the teachers and implementation of various developmental activities under its jurisdiction.

During the visit, the union claimed that some of the teachers were irregular in their duties and students were yet to receive their books and uniform even though the academic session is at the middle of the year. In this regard, ARSU warned all the teachers under Amahator range to be sincere in their duties and abide with the resolution of ARSU. The union has also appealed to the Village Education Committee and Town Education Committee to be vigilant in their respective jurisdiction and appealed the department to fill the shortage of teachers especially subject teachers- Math, Science, Hindi and Mother Tongue.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) clarification

DIMAPUR: Reacting to news item “NNPG/ NNC (N/A) Lotha region informs”, former kilonser of NPGN/NNC, N. Renpen Yanthan has clarified that he has not defected to any faction and claimed that he is still “in some organization (NPGN/NNC (N/A)). Instead, the former kilonser alleged that Zubenthung Kithan has been already terminated two years back for indulging in forgery case.

in the country.

Economic Census 2019 overview was highlighted by Vikeyielenuo, D E S O P e r e n . Wa l k through- App was presented by Kangzang Chuilo Hau, Manager CSC Peren district.

The programme was chaired by Ilungda Nren followed by welcome address to the participants.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Dikugong Esalung VLET Tesen.

Wokha: Training for enumerators and supervisors for the 7th Economic Census was conducted on June 3 at DC Conference Hall, Wokha.

According to DIPR, DC and chairman, District Level Coordination Committee, Wokha Dr.Manazir Jeelani Samoon, while addressing the trainees reminded them to understand the importance of

Economic Census as during implementation of any planning process, developmental activities, schemes and policies of the Government, statistical data were taken into consideration and planned out based on the census.

He therefore urged the supervisors and enumerators to undertake their assigned responsibilities with outmost sincerity.

He further said that this time the task of collecting data were assigned to the CSC where mobile device/application will be used for entering data.

District Economic & Statistical Officer, Wokha presented the overview of Economic Census 2019 to the trainees. District Manager, Common Services Centre (CSC-SPV) Chenibemo Ngullie enlightened the trainees about Walk True-app.

news in Brief World food safety: Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Pangnyu Phom will address the “First Ever World Food Safety Day” under the theme ‘Food Safety, Everyone’s Business’ on June 7 at 1 pm at the Conference hall, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare.

On the occasion, pledge will be administered by director (Health), H&FW, Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie, Demonstration on common food adulterants will also be a highlighted after the formal programme.

KMC Eid-ul-Fitr: Kohima Masjid Committee (KMC) has informed that the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr will be held on June 5 at 8:30 a.m. at Kohima local ground.

DBS greetings on Id-ul-fitr: Dimapur Bangali Samaj (DBS) has extended warm Id-ul-fitr greetings to Muslim brothers and sisters. A greetings message by DBS president, advocate KK Paul expressed confidence that this festival will bring happiness, peace, piety and prosperity in their lives.

LOU, NH-29 general meeting: Land Owner Union (LOU) NH29 (Purana Bazaar to Chumoukedima) Dimapur has convened a general body meeting on June 8 at 10 a.m. at Charity Residential School Library Hall, 5th Mile Dimapur. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Furthermore, LOU NH-29 information and publicity secretary Kewetso Kenye has informed land owner, who are yet to register were asked to do so on or before June 8.

WED: On the occasion of World Environment Day (WED), Kohima Municipal Council administrator, Kovi Meyase has cautioned the citizens on burning of leaves and waste. Reminding of strict action against the offenders under penalty provisions as per Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, the administrator has announced reward to citizens for reporting incidents of burning waste to the concerned ULB authorities.

ANLB executive meeting: Association of Nagaland Literature Boards (ANLB) has convened an executive meeting on June 8 at 10am at CANSSEA Office Conference Hall, Kohima. All ANLB office bearers, chairman/presidents of all the 13 Literature Boards, and language officers/asst. language officers of respective tribes have been informed to attend the meeting positively.

LMRPO public meeting: Search committee of the Lotha Middle Range Public Organisation (LMRPO) has convened a public meeting on June 7 at 10:30 am at Sanis town hall. Search committee has invited all the village councils chairman, GBs, students leaders, senior citizens of the range, elders, officers, politicians and all the leaders from different unions and organisations under Lotha Middle Range to attend the declaration programme of LMRPO. Further information can be contacted at 8730809617/8974257557.

HTWS cleanliness drive on June 5: Highway Traders’ Welfare Society (HTWS) Kohima has informed members (traders/trading community) that cleanliness drive along Dziiviirii stream site to commemorate “World Environment Day” (WED) on June 5 will commence from 9 am onwards.

ANHTU Dimapur unit general meeting: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) Dimapur unit has convened a general meeting on June 8 at 11 a.m. at HSSPK Burma Camp (Banker).

All Hindi teachers under Dimapur District have been requested to attend the meeting.

Tuensang DPDB meeting: Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) has been scheduled on June11 at 2 p.m. at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC). All DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting.

MTBU informs: Medziphema Truck & Boulder Union (MTBU) has informed all the truck/mini truck owners and boulder dealers of Medziphema area to register at Medziphema Truck & Boulder Union officer at Medziphema town (adjacent to Post Office Medziphema). Office will remain open on Monday and Friday every week from 9 am to 4 pm.

Lost and found: NSCN/GPRN, UT-I has recovered four wheelers (Bolero Power+ SLX - MA1XL2WXJ5G40091) and engine no (WJJ6G64339). NSCN/GPRN UT-I has informed that rightful owner to claim by producing original document at UT-I office within 7 days.

Lost and found: A ladies purse was found on June 1, at church road, Dimapur. Rightful owner may kindly contact: 8118979096 and 8132868086.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019

World Environment Day celebrations kick-off

Students displaying the effect of air pollution, Phek.

DIMAPUR: Various organisations and institutions observed “World Environment Day” a day head of the main event, by conducting general awareness and social work on June 4.

RFS: Royal Foundation School (RFS) Phek celebrated the day at the school premises.

A press release from the school stated that Asst. teacher, Mhethowe-u addressed the students highlighting on significance on WED. Speaking on the theme, she stressed on the dangers and harmful effects of Air pollution and cited various irrational human activities that pollute the air.

Students also displayed an act on the causes and effects of air pollution.

The programme was chaired by Pamela, who in her concluding remarks encouraged the students to be the change that they wish to see in the world. The function concluded with a pledge from the students

to strive towards a cleaner and healthier environment.

(Correspondent) SJC: Three-day celebration to mark “World Environment Day 2019” at St. John College (SJC) began on June 4, guided by department of Botany and Eco Club.

A press release from SJC media cell stated that, students commenced general awareness programme highlighting the importance of conserving nature and minimising air pollution by presenting posters and placards on June 4.

On June 5, students and staff will work in the botanical garden and other areas of the campus by planting saplings. On day three, further awareness programmes shall be carried out along with removal of plastic litter from the college campus.

Reflecting on 2019 theme “Air pollution” all waste gathered will be disposed in a responsible way avoiding haphazard burning.

SJC students during the awareness programme.

Students of GPS/GMS Naga New Model, Dimapur.

Students of Kohima Law College.

YMC observes World Environment Day.

Students of BHSS presenting skit.

Mount Hermon School (MHS), Dimapur.

of environment protection and uncivilized practices which harm human health such as opening septic-tank, keeping pigsty.

YMC: Yemhi Memorial College (YMC), Nepali Basti Dimapur eco club, NSS Unit and EVS department observed the day, under the theme “Air Pollution” which is the global theme of 2019.

A press release from YMC, Dimapur principal Makhan Chetia stated that the resource person Kezia Yepthomi from Ambedkar

(BHSS), Dimapur commemorates the day by organising painting competition, skits, seminar, and social work. This was stated in a press release issued by school principal, Abikail Chishi.

MHS: Various activities were conducted as part of “World Environment Day” by Mount Hermon School (MHS), Dimapur in the school campus.

A press release from MHS administrator, B.P Pradhan stated that students, teachers and staff

GPS/GMS Naga New Model, Dimapur: GPS/ GMS Naga New Model (AO) Notun Bosti, Dimapur also celebrated the day on June 4. A short programme was held at school to give awareness about protecting the environment and emerging environmental issues.

A brief write up on world environment day 2019 and the current status of air pollution levels as recorded by Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) was briefed to the students by the head teacher. NPCB also gave

View point set up at Mt. Japfu range

DIMAPUR: A forest view point has been constructed at Mt.Japfu range by Kigwema Nature Conservation Trust (KNCT) sponsored by Kohima forest division.

It was inaugurated during a routine inspection

by Kohima forest division officials on June 3. The view point was mainly for the purpose of forest fire protection as great sight of Dzukou valley was visible from the spot, DIPR reported.

The fabricated construction items were carried out manually and assembled on the site after trekking uphill for 3 hours from the base camp. With minimum destruction of

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Forest department officials from Kohima and Kigwema village volunteers at the View Point on June 3. (DIPR)

natural resources the view point was set up.

M e a n w h i l e, D F O Kohima, Rongsenlemla Imchen appreciated the efforts of KNCT, Village council and the village com-

munity for cooperating with the department in raising awareness with regard to forest fire management, wildlife protection and environmental conservation in the area.

banners and bookmarks which were distributed to all the students. Painting competition based on the theme was also organised and winners were awarded.

KLC: Kohima Law College (KLC) observed World Environment Daycum-social work on June 4. A press release from KLC media cell stated that, professor-in-charge Kezhokhoto Savi delivered the key note address. Other assistant professors including Moasenla and Soni stressed on the importance

Kohima: Advisor of Horticulture, Mhathung Yanthan inaugurated a rural market at Gariphema under Kohima district, constructed under MIDH by contractor, Medozeu Chiese on June 3.

Speaking on the occasion, Yanthan encouraged the farmers to make use of the new technologies and machineries to enhance agricultural products. He viewed that the incorporation of scientific methods with traditional knowledge would hugely augment the economy of cultivators.

He promised that the department was willing to extend help to those farmers, who were actually do-

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ing the works, stated a press release from Village Vision Cell Gariphema.

Horticulture principal secretary, M.K. Mero also stressed on the need for cultivators and farmers to go for large production on commercial scales.

Horticulture director, Dr. Elithung Lotha called upon the gathering to make optimal use of the government funded infrastructure and pointed out that Gariphema Village is blessed with all the strategic factors for becoming the ultimate vegetable tourist village.

Meanwhile, Vibeilietuo Kets, convenor Village Vision Cell Gariphema

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(2nd from left) Advocate, T. Limanochet Jamir addressing media fraternity and domestic workers on Tuesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMPAUR, Jun 4 (NPN): National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM), Nagaland Region on Tuesday demanded that the state government include the domestic workers in the schedule of employment of minimum wages act. NDWM raised the demand, while addressing a press conference organized in collaboration with All Nagaland Domestic Workers union (ANDWU) in Dimapur.

The union also demanded zero tolerance on gender based violence for domestic workers.

At the press confer-

ence, some of the domestic workers gathered shared their pain and anguish they experienced in the hands of their employers.

One of them claimed that they had even experienced “sexual harassment” while other lamented of not being paid enough even after working on weekends.

Coordinator, NDWM, Sister Pramila Lobo lamented that most of the workers have no one to question in the absence of recognition of the workers as there was no specific law to protect them.

She added that the recent report of one minor girl, being reportedly

participated in the programme. Nuzovoi a life science teacher spoke in detail on air pollution and its harmful effects on Mother Nature thereby leading to end of human beings.

Students also carried out procession within the vicinity to spread awareness about issues related to the environment.

Administrator encouraged the students and teachers to go green for the protection of environment as Green makes the world look beautiful.

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University, New Delhi gave a discourse on the impact of human negligence to conserve and preserve the environment with the aid of power point presentation and video clips. She urged upon the students to take a stand to protect the environment and make it the “battle of our lives”.

The awareness campaign was followed by a practical session by cleaning the college campus and the vicinity nearby.

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assaulted by her employer and also domestic worker who jumped from a building, were just a tip of the iceberg, which came into light.

She maintained that there were many more instances where domestic workers have faced such situations but have gone unreported due to fear.

She further said that the state government’s move in registering ANDWU on November 28, 2018 was a “giant leap” towards the welfare of its members, but portrayed that more needs to be done to ensure that this vulnerable section of society enjoy basic human rights

and social security.

Also, giving a power point presentation on a survey conducted by ANDWU, Lobo said that about 89% of domestic workers in the state do not get off days even during weekends and almost 31% were working more than nine hours a day, and 48% of the workers receiving monthly salary ranging from 0 to Rs. 3000.

Lobo stated that survey started back in 2014, involving 1900 domestic workers above the age of 18, majority from Dimapur.

Legal advisor, ANDWA, advocate T Limanochet Jamir said that since domestic workers in state were not recognized as workers by the state government, fixing minimum wage would not be possible, therefore workers land up exploited.

He further stated that the union has been requesting the state government for recognition of domestic work as work, which will enable the workers to come under common ground and thereby save them from being exploited.

Meanwhile, ANDWU will be observing International Domestic Workers Day on June 15, a day ahead of the actual day i.e. June 16.

Mhathung Yanthan and others during the inauguration of Rural Market at Gariphema.

expressed gratitude to the Earlier, Ayieno Hibo, state government and the District Horticulture Officer department for construct- (DHO) Kohima conducted ing the rural market. a short training session on

‘Clean Kohima challenge’ competition KOHIMA: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) and Kohima smart city will be organising “Clean Kohima Challenge” competition (Let’s make Kohima cleaner and filter). In this regard, KMC has invited forum teams like friends, gym, church, schools, colleges, colony etc to enter and upload on the facebook and instagram before June 9, 2019, plogging –jog and pick litter (plastic bottles, wrappers, packets, etc) in their locality and upload pictures or VVLOG on facebook and instagram with # kohimaplogging # kohimasmartcity # thrashing.

The team with the largest amount of litter picked, likes/shares will receive Rs. 10,000 (use bio-degradable/ jute bag and gloves).

While team with the highest number of ideas/ likes/shares on KMC dustbin/garbage area makeover, go with your team to your nearest colony/ward dustbin/garbage area & give it a facelift! creative freedom is yours! upload pictures or VLOG on instragram and facebook with # kohimasmartcity # kohimafacelift thrashtag will receive Rs. 10,000. Further detail can be contacted at 7005002205/9089871162.

how to combat and curb the Fall Armyworm (FAW) infestation on maize fields in the Village.

Review energy charges: AWUM

DIMAPUR: All Ward Union Mokokchung (AWUM) while terming the recent hiked in energy charges as “abnormal and incomprehensible”, has urged the responsible authority to review the above mentioned matter and revise the energy charges FY 2019- 20 in the interest of public welfare and service.

In an open letter to engineer-in-chief department of power, and chairman, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, the AWUM president, R. Ayim Longkumer and secretary, Lanumeren stated that the new approved energy charge FY 2019-20, SPM Urban has been dras-

tically increased from Rs. 4.65/- to Rs. 5.50/- per unit consumption as compared to the revised charges in the last three years.

According to the union, in the past three years (2016-2019), there was a steady hike of 10 to 15 paisa per unit consumption, whereas in the recent hike (2019-2020) there was a sudden increase by 85 paisa per unit consumption.

Meanwhile, the union expressed regret for their inability to attend the public hearing on Multi Year Tariff for determination of tariff for FY 2017-18 to 2019-2020 on March 5, 2019.

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G U WA H AT I , J U N 4 ( I A N S / AG E N C I E S ) : Indian Air Force in association with the Army and Indo Tibetan Border Police on Tuesday resumed the search operation for the AN-32 aircraft that has remained missing from the sky of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now news.

“Search and rescue (SAR) operation resumes as weather clears up on Tuesday. Two MI 17s and one ALH already deployed with the ground party of Army and ITBP,” Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said, adding that more assets may be deployed if required.

The transporter aircraft with IAF personnel on board got airborne on Monday from Jorhat at 12.27 p.m. for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground. The aircraft last contacted ground agencies at around 1 p.m. Thereafter, there was no contact with the aircraft.

The AN-32 aircraft of the IAF remained missing even as the IAF deployed best of its technologies to trace and locate the aircraft which went off the radar with 13 air within 35 minutes of its take off

The AN-32 with 13 onboard went missing on June 3.

from Jorhat on Monday afternoon.

IAF officials said that since the aircraft did not reach the destination, overdue actions were initiated by the Indian Air Force.

On Monday, C-130, AN-32 aircraft, two Mi-17 of IAF and Indian Army ALH helicopters were launched to locate the missing aircraft. Some ground reports were received on possible location of a crash site.

Helicopters were routed to the location, however, no wreckage has been sighted so far, Singh said.

The district administration of Shi Yomi district in Arunachal Pradesh also launched a search operation along with the villagers.

Navy unites with IAF and Army to search the missing AN 32

A team of the Indian Navy on Tuesday joined the search operation to locate the IAF’s AN 32 aircraft which went missing on Monday while flying from Jorhat to Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh.

Defence spokesman Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said the IAF has its continued extensive efforts to locate the missing AN-32 “Indian Navy’s long range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P-8I took off from INS Rajali, Arakonam in Tamil Nadu and is heading to join the search and rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh.

The P-8I is equipped with foreign and indigenous sensors for maritime reconnaissance, anti-submarine operations and electronic intelligence missions. It is

Assam government won’t hold NRC hearing due to Eid G U WA H AT I , J U N 4 (IANS): The Assam government will not hold a hearing on the National Register of Citizen (NRC) issue on Wednesday due to the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, officials said here on Tuesday.

The move comes after civil society organisations and individuals demanded the Assam government to keep the hearing for claims and objections regarding the NRC on hold from Tuesday to Thursday due

to the festival.

On Monday night, NRC coordinator Pratik Hajela confirmed that no hearing will take place on Wednesday, but did not mention about Tuesday or Thursday.

Social activist Ashraful Hussain of Barpeta told IANS on Tuesday: “Hundreds of people in different districts of Assam are summoned by the NRC officials every day. Most of these people are Muslims and

they are having tough time since the last one month to appear in these hearings.”

Hussain said that most of these people are genuine Indian citizens whose names have already appeared in the draft NRC which was published last year.

“While the process is on, we urge the government of Assam to keep the hearings on hold for three days as there will be less movement of vehicles due to Eid.

fully integrated with stateof-the-art sensors and highly potent anti-surface and antisubmarine weapons.

Apart from this, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has also pressed into service of satellites, mainly the RISAT to help the rescuers on the ground locate the wreckage of the missing AN-32.

“Apart from this, continuous coordination is being carried out with Indian Army, ITBP, various government and civil agencies which have been carrying out search operation on the ground,” Wg Cdr Singh said.

The IAF, Army and civil administration in Arunachal Pradesh had already launched a massive search and rescue operations between West Siang and Shi -yomi districts along the Indo-China border since Monday. However, the rescue parties are yet to come across any wreckage of the AN 32.

The AN-32 took off from Jorhat at 1227 hrs for Menchuka ALG on Monday. The aircraft last contacted ground control at 1300 hrs and there was no further contact with the aircraft.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019

Minimum age for panchayat head reduced to 25 yrs

Meghalaya’s economy needs to reach double digit : 15th Finance Commission

G uwahati , J un 4 (PTI): The Assam government has decided to reduce the minimum age for becoming a panchayat head from the existing 35 years to 25 years.

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting on Monday, a release from the Chief Minister’s Office said.

However, the norm of having a maximum of two children for the same post will remain, it said.

The cabinet also decided to enact a new legislation --Assam Private Placement Agencies for Recruitment Regulation Act -- to safeguard the interest of youths working outside the state.

Besides, the eviction drive to clear the community lands from encroachments will be carried out under the amended Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act, 1886, instead of the ongoing exercise under a Gauhati High Court order, the release said.

The state government has planned to raise the authorised capital in Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) to Rs 5,000 crore from the existing Rs 250 crore, the CMO said.

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Shillong, Jun 4: Fifteenth Finance Commission Chairman, Nand Kishore Singh on Tuesday said that Meghalaya’s economy needs to grow well above the double digit number to be able to catch up on lost time.

The Commission voiced concern on the fiscal deficit that has gone up far beyond the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) target of 3 per cent and similarly, debt to the state’s Gross Domestic Product has gone above 30 per cent.

“The state gover nment will have to devise a strategy which can bring about greater medium term macro-economic stability by bringing down both fiscal deficit and debt trajectory to be in line with what is happening in the rest of the country,” Singh told journalist.

He also noted that tourism potential of Meghalaya is not only an employment generator for the people but it can also substantially add to the GDP growth of state’s economy.

Stressing on the need for improving the road connectivity and opening up Meghalaya’s airspace , Singh said improving connectivity would be central to not only be able to attract larger number of tourist but also high end tourism.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the ban on coal mining in 2014 has had a huge impact on the revenue of the State and has also affected other Allied sectors and this needs to be looked into and addressed.

Noting that Meghalaya has moved forward in many aspects, Sangma said that there are challenges in the Health and Education sectors and yet the government

is pro active in both these sectors.

“Around 30 lakhs of population will be covered in Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme and the health centres with high MMR and IMR will be given a special attention and all programmes and schemes will be monitored online for effective implementation,” he said.

He further said that the year 2022 is a very strategic year for Meghalaya when the State will celebrate 50 years of statehood and the National Games will also be held in the State which will be a momentous and prestigious occasion.

“There are many challenges but opportunities are immense and all that is needed is the right policies and right investment and the need to work as a committed collective team to achieve the dreams of the State,” Sangma said

Assam Rifles along with members of village communities Chunlikha inaugurated football, basketball, and volleyball grounds on 29th May 2019.

The grounds were handed over to Chunlikha Village Council DP-4450

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The District Mission Authority-SSA, Dimapur has conducted Community Mobilization and Training on 30th & 31st May 2019 at Town hall for SMCs/SMDCs members of all five EBRCs. The District Education Officer, Dimapur, Smti. R. Amongla Jamir acknowledged the involvement of the District Administrative Officers, Department officials, Resource Persons, and participants for the grand success of the two days programme.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the Yakor Village Council would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to the Directorate of Agriculture Department Nagaland, for the kind visit to our village led by Shri Jacob Yanthan, Jt. Director Nagaland : Kohima and Shri Renathong Kikon, SDAO Shamator, Tuensang for initiating in donating the Yellow Sticky Trap to be used in the field and also donating Fish Seeds to 102 beneficiaries to Villagers, which amounts to 2 Lakhs.

The Yakor Village Council and Villagers as a whole would like to appreciate and thank the Directorate of Agriculture Department Nagaland for the great help towards our village. We hope and pray that may God continue to bless each one of you for the kind gesture towards the farmers.

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I tanaga r , J un 4 (PTI): Senior BJP member Passang Dorjee Sona was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the Speaker of the seventh assembly of Arunachal Pradesh.

Another BJP MLA Tesam Pongte was elected as the deputy speaker.

P r o - Te m S p e a k e r Phosum Khimhun declared the names of Sona and Pongte for the two posts as no other nominations were filed.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and senior Congress legislator Ninong Ering escorted the newly elected speaker to his chair in the house.

Sona has been representing Mechuka assembly constituency in Shi-Yomi district since 2009.

Congratulating Sona for being elected as the speaker, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the state’s tourism industry has flourished under him when he was the parliamentary secretary of the department.

Sona expressed his gratefulness to the members of the house for electing him to the coveted post and assured them that he will be impartial while discharging his duties.

“I assure you that each member will get equal opportunity irrespective of party affiliations,” he said.

A law graduate, 47year-old Sona was the son of Pasang Wangchuk Sona who was deputy speaker of the assembly between 1980 and 1985.

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Electrification of 3,165 km tracks by 2020: NFR

A total of 534 kms of railway lines has already been electrified.

Guwahati, Jun 4 (PTI): The Northeast Frontier Railway has taken up a daunting task of electrifying more than 50 per cent of the total 6,242 km of railway lines by March 2020, officials said on Tuesday.

A total of 534 km of railway lines has already been electrified and an additional 2,631 km of railway lines will be electrified by March 2020, the spokesperson of NF Railway, P J Sharma, said.

A total of 219 kmof railway tracks under the jurisdiction of Katihar Division of NF Railway was electrified in 2017-18, including Katihar Yard (37.51 km) and Katihar- Kumedpur-Malda Court (181.84 km) sections, and since then a total of 315 km of railway

lines were electrified during 2018 -19.

Electrification of 1,085 km of railway tracks, including the Raninagar-Jalpaiguri-New BongaigaonRangiya- Guwahati section, is supposed to be completed

by December 2019, the spokesperson said.

Currently, 21 pairs of passenger trains and 14 goods train running on electric traction originate from NFR and travel towards other zones and this figure was expected to increase as more and more sections gets electrified, he said.

Once the entire section from Katihar to New Jalpaiguri is electrified which is expected to be completed

by July 2019, the change of engines from electric to diesel will take place at New

Jalpaiguri, he added.

The work on preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) is also in progress for sections where electrification has been sanctioned during 2018-19 and these include RangiyaRangapara-Harmuti-Naharlagun (339 km), HarmutiMurkongselek (230 km), Badarpur-Silchar section along with Arunachal- Jiribam and Katakhal-Bhairabi sections, Sharma said.

The other sections are Badarpur- Karimganj-Agartala- Sabroom section along with Agartala-Akhaura and Karimganj- Mahishashan sections (590km) and Mariani-Jorhat Town-Furkating and Tinsukia Jn-Makum JnTirap along with MakumDangri section (174 km), Sharma added.

Northeast 41 % of women in Assam face sexual harassment GUWAHATI, JUN 4 (AGENCIES): Assam has painted a disturbing picture of sexual harassment of women at work places. A report in Hindustan Times, quoting a report has stated that nearly 41 per cent women face sexual harassment at workplace in the State.

This alarmingly includes both government and private sectors.

The report, ‘Workplace safety and dignity for women in Assam’, is based on research carried out by Gauhati University and North East Network (NEN), a Guwahati-based NGO. The report quoting Dr Polly Vauquline, associate professor at department of women studies in Gauhati University has stated that all sorts of sexual harassment, whether it is verbal, physical, mental take place in the State.

The repor t fur ther stated that 69 per cent of harassment is of physical nature.

According to the report, the research was conducted among 364 respondents in seven urban areas – Guwahati, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Diphu and Silchar.

What is more alarming is that according to the report most women were not even aware on what constitutes sexual harassment at workplace.

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Manipur CM reviews development works in Ukhrul Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jun 4: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh who paid a visit to Ukhrul district headquarters along with his cabinet ministers reviewed the developmental works being implementing in Ukhrul and Kamjong (bifurcated from Ukhrul district) districts on Tuesday.

The chief minister also chaired a cabinet meeting convened at the district headquarters at the concluding part of his visit.

Not all cabinet ministers attended the first cabinet meeting held in Ukhrul district headquarters after the BJP-led coalition government came to power in the state.

It was the seventh such meeting held outside the state capital after Churachandpur, Chandel, Tamenglong, Senapati, Jiribam and Kangpokpi.

At least six cabinet ministers neither accompanied the chief minister in nor attended the cabinet meeting, sources said.

The cabinet took up around 30 different agendas for discussion and approval, official source added.

Among others, the cabinet has given its official nod to implementation of ‘School Phagathansi (Lets improve schools)’ mission in the state.

The mission was introduced with an ambitious objective to give renewed thrust towards improvement of government schools both

Manipur CM N Biren Singh during his visit in Ukhrul district on Tuesday. in terms of physical and manpower infrastructure.

One government school each in all the 60 Assembly constituencies will be developed as model schools in the first phase under the mission. All these schools would be run and developed in a uniform pattern.

Talking to media after the cabinet meeting, state education minister Th Radheshyam who is also a government spokesperson informed media person that that the cabinet has also approved creation of different posts for Manipur Lok Ayukta and Manipur Human Rights Commission to ensure smooth running of the two constitutional bodies.

He said that the cabinet gave its approval to enhance retirement age of home guards personnel from 59 years to 60 years and also extension of service of the state VDF personnel for one more year.

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Tripura Mahila Cong worker Lady CISF held with bullets at Imphal Airport accuses BJP of extortion Correspondent

The officer-in-charge of East Agartala Police Station, Manik Debnath, confirmed that an FIR was registered on Monday.

“We have received a complaint from Chandrapur area. These extortion notices were served to at least seven to eight people. We are investigating the matter,” the police officer said.

Reacting to the complaint, BJP state spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya said, “We don’t extort money from anyone because this is beyond the ethics of our party. There are also rules for collecting subscription.

We have information that many people are posing as BJP workers to extort money.”

Tripura Chief Minister and BJP state president Biplab Kumar Deb on several occasions earlier had said that police would take stern action in such cases.

IMPHAL, Jun 4: A local court in Manipur on Tuesday remanded a woman constable of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to judicial custody.

The woman constable identified as G Chengmuankim daughter of Lianjakhup, a resident of Kanan Veng of Churachandpur district was arrested for illegal possession of

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The Singjamei police produced her in the court of Imphal West chief judicial magistrate where the court remanded her to judicial custody for 15 days for further investigation into the case, official source said.

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GANGTOK, JUN 4 (AGENCIES): Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) president and former chief minister Pawan Chamling on Monday stated that SDF legislators will not participate in any Assembly session until P S Golay remains in the post of the chief minister, reports Northeast Now news .

By citing the verdict of the Supreme Court in the case of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, late Jayalalitha in B R Kapoor vs State of Tamil Nadu case in 2001, he stated that P S Golay does not have any right to stay in the post of the chief minister even for a single second as per the verdict of the Supreme Court in this case.

Speaking with media persons on Monday afternoon, Chamling stated that SDF party legislators walked out from the Assembly after the attending the swearing-in ceremony as Golay was not a member of the Legislative Assembly and does not have any right to become the leader of the House.

He added that as per the decision of the Supreme Court, Golay has been disqualified to hold any post.

Speaking on not to participate in the Assembly session, he stated that as the government has been formed in illegal way so all proceedings and decisions of the government will be illegal and unlawful.

Responding on media queries on shouting of slogans against him while walking out from the Assembly, Chamling termed the incident as attack and murder of democracy.

He stated that it was the first kind of its incident in the history of Sikkim and the State Legislative Assembly. He added that to shout on the leader of the Opposition from the visitor’s gallery was undemocratic and a heinous crime.

Responding to queries on the decision of the Governor in appointment of Golay in the post of the chief minister, Chamling stated that by using the power provided by the Constitution, the Governor has appointed him in the post and that he does not have anything to say on this decision.

He added that to challenge it in the court was the matter of the party and the party was thinking over it.

members, leading personalities of the district.

During the meeting with members of CSOs, members of Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) submitted a memorandum drawing attention of the chief minister regarding the water scarcity being facing by the people of Ukhrul town.

ICHAM claimed that more than 80% of the masses in the town do not have any water supply available to them.

The CSO further demanded a cabinet berth to one of the MLAs from Ukhrul district asserting that for a long time despite many changes in the power of the government, the district has not been given a seat to the cabinet of Manipur.

Owing to this, “we have lost their voice regarding any issues faced and also hampering our development owing to this factor,” ICHAM stated in the memorandum.

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Ag a rta l a , J u n 3 (PTI): A Mahila Congress worker from South Chandrapur village here, filed a complaint with the East Agartala Police Station on Monday saying that she has received extortion notices along with many others in the locality.

“I am a Mahila Congress worker. My family and I are being constantly threatened and attacked after since the results of the parliamentary elections were announced. Today, a letter was found in my house. The BJP and its workers, through the letter, demanded Rs 20,000 from my family, as extortion money,” Rupa Dey told reporters.

The Mahila Congress worker said that she has been away from her home since May 23 because her family has been under threat from BJP workers.

live bullets from Imphal Airport.

CISF personnel of frisking and checking duty at the airport detained her after five live bullets were found in her bag during a check at the departure lobby of the airport on May 30.

She was about to take a Kolkata-bound Indigo flight from the Imphal Airport.

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ther informed the media that the cabinet also decided to hike the amount mentioned in the Manipur Victim Compensation Scheme, 2019 from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

Stating that providing safe drinking water to every household of the state within a stipulated period is an objective of the current government, the cabinet also decided to recruit required manpower in order to achieve this target.

Maintaining that serve, connect and sacrifice is the motto of the current government, Radheshyam said cabinet meetings were being conducted in hill district headquarters.

Before the cabinet meeting, the chief minister along with cabinet ministers held a discussion with village authorities regarding this year’s Shirui Lily Festival.

They further held a meeting with community leaders, CSOs, ADC council

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Travesty of justice

n a case of mistaken identity, a former army subedar( or captain) of the Indian army was sent to jail after being declared a foreigner by a Tribunal. A former police officer from Assam –Chandramal Das - on the basis of whose investigation the retired army man was declared a foreigner and locked up last week - has blamed it on a mix-up in records. Chandramal Das, the officer of the Assam Border Police, said he had investigated a different man, also called Sanaulla.

Mohammad Sanaulla, who was arrested last week, had served as a Subedar in the army till 2017 and fought militants in Kashmir and Manipur.

He later joined Assam Police as a Sub-Inspector and ironically dealt specifically with the detection of illegal migrants. Sanaulla was arrested on the basis of reports that he was a labourer. According to his family, the Border Police had concluded that Sanaulla was a foreigner without undertaking due process of investigating his antecedents.

Mohammad Sanaulla got to know about the case in December 2017 - eight years after it was registered at the Foreigners’ Tribunal in 2009. The problem was discovered after he failed to spot his name in the first draft of the National Citizens’ Register. The officer accepted Sanaulla’s claim that at the time of the alleged verification -in May 2008 and August 2009- he was not even in Assam. His service record shows he was posted in Manipur for counter-insurgency operations.

The recent National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise in Assam has excluded 40 lakh people from its final draft list and has it failed to resolve the illegal immigration debate in Assam. However, for lack of any mechanism to identify and deport foreign nationals, the NRC remains the sole option. With Assam under the grip of NRC and which has created a huge problem of verification, the Supreme Court took note of the matter, and CJI Justice Ranjan Gogoi urged NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela to ensure that due process is followed. The controversy over NRC has been under heated discussion to scrap Article 35. However, the issue of deportation of all immigrants is hasn’t worked out successfully as a solution. The apex court in this context has slammed at the Assam government for failing to address the issue of illegal immigrants. However, NRC has several lacunae since it relies only on documents, which are in several ways, not authenticated because of the huge numbers. The Centre has maintained that the NRC exercise in Assam is solely aimed at weeding out illegal immigrants in the state, those unable to produce the requisite documents to prove their citizenship. Assam, which has faced an influx of people from what is now Bangladesh since the early 20th century, is the only state with an NRC, which was first prepared in 1951. The government was also criticised after over 40 lakh names were left out of the NRC on the intervening night of 31 December 2017 and 1 January 2018.

What contradicts the Centre’s stand on expelling illegal immigrants from India is its persistent push for the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. In a reversal, the CAB seeks to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslims- members of minority communities- from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan even if they don’t have the documents to prove that they have lived in India for six years, the stipulated period.

DailyDevotion The Never-forsaking God He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Hebrews 13:5 What line of thinking do my thoughts take? Do I turn to what God says or to my own fears? Am I simply repeating what God says, or am I learning to truly hear Him and then to respond after I have heard what He says? “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’ ” (Hebrews 13:5-6).

“I will never leave you…”— not for any reason; not my sin, selfishness, stubbornness, nor waywardness. Have I really let God say to me that He will never leave me? If I have not truly heard this assurance of God, then let me listen again.

“I will never…forsake you.” Sometimes it is not the difficulty of life but the drudgery of it that makes me think God will forsake me. When there is no major difficulty to overcome, no vision from God, nothing wonderful or beautiful— just the everyday activities of life— do I hear God’s assurance even in these?

We have the idea that God is going to do some exceptional thing— that He is preparing and equipping us for some extraordinary work in the future.

But as we grow in His grace we find that God is glorifying Himself here and now, at this very moment. If we have God’s assurance behind us, the most amazing strength becomes ours, and we learn to sing, glorifying Him even in the ordinary days and ways of life.

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Beating Air Pollution

he air that we breath every moment for our survival is a free gift of nature. The natural air was fresh, clean and pure. However, air has now become polluted due to continuous emission of pollutants into the atmosphere over the years of human civilization. Access to clean air has now become a luxury and every year around 7 million people die prematurely due to air pollution worldwide, majority of which is in Asia. Study shows that 9 out of 10 people worldwide are exposed to levels of air pollutants that exceeds safe limits sets by the WHO. According to UN report, air pollution costs the global economy a staggering $5 trillion annually on welfare cost.

The atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide are on the rise, and this year it has set a new record of 415 parts per million (PPM). The high levels of CO2 in the atmosphere, which is caused primarily by burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, prevents the earth’s natural cooling process from working. The overabundance of greenhouse gases traps more heat from the sunlight leading to increase in surface temperature, or what we commonly called as global warming. A rise in global temperatures would increase the occurrence of extreme weather events including floods, cyclones, droughts and heatwaves. Crops yield would fall and wild fires would become more frequent. Millions of species unable to adapt with the changing climatic conditions would vanish. Such a future is terrifying but inevitable, unless we change and choose to act for the planet.

World environment day is an important event to raise these issues of climate change, global warming and pollutions. Every year we are witnessing higher level of response with greater zeal and enthusiasm from individuals, groups, institutions and governments. The responses are encouraging as it demonstrates the unique ability of humans to react to a given circumstances and look for solutions.

Nagaland is no exception. Many individuals and groups would be joining the global community in our common quest to recreate a clean, healthy and livable environment. The more the merrier.

Whether it is about planting a tree or cleaning a trash, saving paper and energy or refusing/reducing plastic use, every action counts.

Recently, a global youth climate movement was sparked when

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16-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, began skipping school to picket Sweden’s parliament, demanding tougher policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Since then, her actions have rippled throughout the world, with students striking in solidarity with Thunberg. The striking students are demanding for “more aggressive targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions to keep warming in check, with budgets and legal force to back them”. In Australia, students are demanding that the government end all new mining and power the country with 100 percent renewable energy by 2030. Thunberg insist that she will continue to strike until Sweden is aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

In 2014, Malala Yousafzai, another teenager, was awarded the Nobel Peace prize for her struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.

Like Malala, Thunberg is already nominated for the Nobel prize for her climate advocacy. Whether she won the Nobel or not, such firm and resolute actions that we see from these millennials are unprecedented and sends strong signals to the governments and authorities to take the voice of the youth more seriously. Afterall, the future that we all are looking forward is the future of today’s youths. And as native proverb says, “we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”.

In every society, teachers play an important role in shaping the outlook and attitude of the students. Apart from their academic duties, many teachers walk the extra mile to educate the students on the important issues of environment and climate change and thereby creating an informed citizenry driven by science and rationality. Many teachers find meaningful ways to communicate to their students in a way no other person can do. For this they deserve respect and appreciation. Environmental science and education have been introduced in our school and college curriculums, however, most of the schools and colleges, both public and private, are running without such teachers. This needs urgent attention from the government as well as private educational providers.

Progress takes place when we start owning our responsibilities and take decisive actions. Decisive action on climate front, however, is

Save our Mother Earth

ur earth is the most beautiful planet in our solar system.

It is the only planet on which life exists with incredible biodiversity. It has bestowed human beings with incredible and beautiful nature in the form of mountains, rivers, forests and various natural resources that helped human beings to survive and initiated our evolution. Before 500 A.D., men had a good relationship with mother Earth. But since humans developed cities and industries, the modern lifestyle has changed. Man has been using and misusing nature up to its limit. Now we are tearing up remote corners of the planet looking for crude oil and coal, and our forests and wild animals are disappearing.

We can’t say the Earth belongs to humans. Our earth belongs to all living beings. But we have overpowered many species and killed them for our use. Now thousands of species are extinct because their habitat is gone. As a matter of fact, these animals, birds, insects have actually built a better environment for us. Through deforestation, urbanisation, industrialization, and pollution, our environmentis being destroyed. Global warming and climate change are major threats to Earth and all human beings.

Due to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted by civilization, heat is building up in the atmosphere at a rate not seen for ten million years. Pollution is becoming a great killer. Levels of air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, and food contamination are high.

Human interference has brought nature close to destruction where the ozone layer has a hole, the sea is rising, and the ice caps of Antarctica and Greenland are melting.

Now global warming is warning us that climate change is not a hoax and it is coming. Mother Earth is in danger which means life on earth is in danger. Let us come together to

save our life-giving mother Earth.

All these environmental changes are warnings of global destruction.

Now we must all become aware of the consequences.

What we can do as people, is change our unnatural lifestyle to the extent that we can. Going green is easier than you think. There are little things you can doevery day to help reduce greenhouse gases and make less harmful impacts on our environment. Taking care of the Earth is not just a responsibility- it’s a privilege. Here are some ways we can do to save the Earth: • Plant trees to create more green spaces because it provides food and oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide. They help save energy, clean the air and help combat climate change.

• Save wild animals by reducing the consumption of meat and consume more vegetables.

• Avoid using one-time use plastic straws, cups, drinking bottles (reusable water bottles).

• Carry a shopping bag to avoid the use of plastic bags.

• Clean the environment.

• Walk or ride your bike to work, school anywhere you can, or take public transport in this way you can reduce greenhouse gases.

• Compost. Think how much trash you make in a year. Compost makes a great fertilizer.

• Change your light bulbs.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) last ten times longer than a standard bulb and use at least two-thirds lessenergy.

• Turn off lights when you’re not in the room and unplug appliances when you’re not using them. It only takes second to be environmentally conscious.

At the end of the day, your little efforts can make a big difference to our better environment.

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clearly lacking in both national and international levels. Uncertainty is looming over the Paris agreement following the withdrawal of the Trump’s administration. Major polluting economies are non-committal to a legally binding agreement.

Developing nations like China and India are reluctant to invest their resources in reducing emission, even though both countries face the highest burden of death from air pollution and environmental degradation. Developing countries blames the developed economies for the present crisis and harps on their right to develop (and thereby pollute) their economies. The challenge is therefore to create a win-win solution for both the developed and developing countries where everybody and the planet benefits.

The current levels of air pollution in India, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh are overwhelmingly high and lethal. Among the top 30 polluted cities in the world, 22 cities are located in India. Reducing emission for countries like India is a huge challenge as the country is combating hunger and malnutrition, high rate of unemployment and low income. To tackle these issues India has adopted multipronged strategy including universal education, skill development, employment support schemes and robust economic growth. Though progress has been made, much has to be done. Learning from the past, we must choose a different path of growth to alleviate the living standard of the people and also to rescue them from the harmful impacts of environmental pollution and degradation. The levels of pollution and destruction caused by fossil fuel-based economy gives a clear indication that it is no longer a viable option.

Government should therefore, make sincere efforts to divest coal to contain pollution and invest in renewable resources, public transport system and enforce stringent pollution laws. Citizens may also seek creative ways to reduce our carbon footprints by using public transport or carpool whenever possible, consume locally available products and resources, reduce the use of firewood, prevent forest fires, conserve energy and reduce trash.

Such actions from individuals and governments would certainly contribute towards enhancing our personal and societal welfare as well as restore planetary health and balance.

Dr. N Janbemo Humtsoe, Green Foundation, Wokha

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Earth, a patient

esterday night, I heard a sound of someone’s moaning. I asked who is moaning. Then sound came “O son! I am the Earth”. Wailing mother earth started narrating, “Now I am patient. My condition is serious. Symptoms are multiple. My breath is noxious.

I have a fever, higher than ever before. Efforts to bring it down are not working. Poison has been found in my body fluids. When symptoms are treated in one area, more pop up in other body parts. Fossil fuel has been poured over my skin, filled my airways with pollution and poisoned my water with everything from oil to agrichemicals to pharmaceutical drugs.”

If this were a usual patient, doctors would be inclined to declare the multiple sicknesses as chronic and terminal. Not knowing what else to do, they would just take steps to make the patient as comfortable as possible until the end came. An impending ecological catastrophe and it is already becoming less clear where to find food without poison if all the water and soil is poisoned too. In some countries, people even have to walk in protective masks just to breathe.

According to a research Humans are “eating away at our own life support systems” at a rate unseen in the past 10,000 years by degrading land and freshwater systems, emitting greenhouse gases and releasing vast amounts of agricultural chemicals into the environment. The world has already lost 80% of its forests and we’re continually losing them at a rate of 375 km2 per day. UN report says that Earth is sick with multiple and worsening environmental ills killing millions of people yearly In 2016-17 too, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India received these figures from only 25 regional pollution boards.

The total plastic waste generation figure for that year was estimated at 1.6 million tonnes, or 160,000 truckfulls. CPCB of India, the CPCB estimate of plastic waste generated in India in 2017-18-660,787.85 tonnes, enough to fill 66,079 trucks at 10 tonnes a truck--does not reflect the situation in more than 60% of India’s states and union territories.

India at bottom of 2018 global environment performance index. Unable to improve its air quality, protect its biodiversity and cut its greenhouse gas emis-

sions, India – say all available data -- stands today at the bottom of Performance Index (EPI) rankings. In 2016, the country the country had ranked 141 out of 180 countries. In 2018, according to the just released State of India’s Environment (SoE) 2018, in Figures, it has slipped to the 177th position We all are responsible every day. For example, you can buy a drink in a plastic bottle and then throw it away. We humans need to constantly examine the facts and question our own behaviour, but look at things rationally. We need to be more cautious than ever and restrain ourselves from selfish, no-tomorrow exploitation of earthly resources. Earth will not always ‘heal’ itself, We must implement habitat protections and work within the limits of nature to preserve and restore what nature remains for the health of our Earth We must protect both individual species that are under threat and the critical habitat of these species.

Global agriculture will require a transition to ecological and organic farming such as biodynamic and permaculture farming that respect nature’s limits and naturally build soil fertility.

For a healthy planet and human population, we simply must stop the production of toxic substances and return to the use of natural substances that are safe and do not compromise our own health and our globalenvironment.

From our end, we can make a contribution too • We must buy products that are environment friendly We must stop our habit of wastage.

• We should share our views on the degradation that’s happening and raise awareness. Every person we should enlighten, counts.

• We should report any kind of activity that degrades our environment such as dumping waste in water bodies, burning of plastic, improper disposal of garbage and the like.

• We should plant trees wherever we can. More plants will mean more allies to absorb and deter the greenhouse effect.

Let’s follow the slogan “Environment is precious to life, secure it for life.”

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, NU Lumami

The Earth Belongs to God

n an article “Why Christian Should Love Creation, not Nature”, Gracy Olmstead quoted that, “Many Christians are suspicious of terms like ‘environmentally sustainable,’ ‘green,’ or ‘eco-friendly.’ The images the terms conjure, and the practices they denote, are often associated with atheists, progressives, and ‘hippies.’ As a result, too many of us ignore genuine dangers -deforestation, land erosion, oil spills- while adopting foolishly anti-environmental rhetoric.”

That is the same problem Norman Wirzba tackles in his book “From Nature to Creation.”

According to Wirzba, “Who teaches theology, ecology, and ‘agrarian studies’ at Duke Divinity School, we have ceased thinking of God as actively involved in caring for his creation.” Can we resonate to what these scholars meant? To me, it means, without broadening our thoughts toward caring for God’s creation and adapts it to our day to day practices; it simply shows our incompliancy for a holistic approach as stewards of His creation.

Understanding the Power of God over Creation When we think about creation and things that science discovered, it is true that we feel alienated a times. Sometimes, it makes us to segregate our feelings from religious scenario. That is why we are letting them remain within us; explain them based on our own knowledge rather than analyze them biblically. Similarly, Harvard palaeontologist Stephen J. Gourd did when he said that, “Religion and Science cannot conflict because they deal with different things: science is about facts, while religion struggles with human morality (values).”

But what could be the problem to

this statement? The power of God over science was diversified. Religion covers all walks of life and there can never be anything that religion should leave untouched.

Likewise, many Christians may have a view accepting the separation of ‘facts’ and ‘values’ like J. Gourd. However, it is a known fact that science contradicts some basic tenets of Christianity, and the simplest vivid instance could be, “Theory of Evolution” as elaborated by Charles Darwin in his book “The Origin of Species” (1859), where it explained how natural selection takes place, and propounded a theory of how human evolved from monkey. We Christians must never be carried away by such false separation.

Science cannot always unequivocally explain the things that happened miraculously.

We need to know that God is above science when Jesus stated His claim this way, “I am the way

and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). The Alfa and the Omega, nothing has meaning apart from Him. For that Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey have stated, “Nothing exists apart from Him. He is the agent of creation, author of all that is and ever will be.

Christ is Lord over all creation, from the human soul to the vast reaches of the cosmos”.

Understanding the Stewardship over Creation Even though there are several passages in the Bible that tells us about the earth and everything in it are the magnificent works of God, many Christians are yet to understand the term “The earth belongs to God” (Deuteronomy 10:14) biblically. Perhaps, the term seems quite relevant to many of how they live the word.

(To be concluded) Viphrezo Khrieo, youth director, Police Baptist Church, Peren

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Online submission of form

I would like to share the grievances of the general aspirants of Nagaland. That Sir, while appreciating the Directorate of Rural Department Nagaland for advertising numerous post of LDA cum Computer Assistant in various levels, it is my opinion that if the esteemed department could make it online for submission of application instead of offline. Since many aspirant who stays in far flung areas and also outside the state usually faced inconvenience and hardship travelling to capital just for mere submission of form. Since, technology has its own role in today’s life; I am confident that every institution and departments are well equipped with modern gadgets and technologies and have their own portal and websites. I hope that the concerned department will act upon and take necessary measures sooner or later for the welfare of the general aspirants of Nagaland.

Yimau Konyak, Kongan Vill, Mon Dist

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

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Vikhe-Patil quits as Cong MLA; may join BJP soon

KO L K A T A , J U N 4 (IANS): Calling the 2019 Lok Sabha election results a “severe setback” for the Left, CPI-M General Secretary SitaramYechury said, here on Tuesday, the party would take up independent initiatives to strengthen itself and urged secular democratic forces to join hands to protect the constitutional republic of India. “The Lok Sabha results have been a serious setback for the CPI-M and the Left not just in Bengal but also in traditional strongholds of Tripura and Kerala. It also shows most opposition parties, expect a few, have not fared any better,” said Yechury. Pointing to consolidation of right wing forces across the coun-

Lu c k n ow, J une 4 (Agencies): BSP president Mayawati on Tuesday clarified that there had been no break of alliance with the Samajwadi Party.

Speaking to a news channel, she said it is a temporary break to give SP president a chance to turnaround his party to make it a disciplined force and make his cadres a “missionary force”.

According to her, the Yadav core vote has scattered away due to which crucial seats of Dimple Yadav in Kannauj, DharmendraYadav in Badaun and AkshayYadav in Firozabad were lost. She said she was upset with their defeat, adding that there is internal strife in the Yadav-dominated areas as they were angry for some reason. She said that forgetting the past she had entered into an alliance with the SP and received much respect from AkhileshYadav and Dimple Yadav. She said her personal relations with them would continue. But

In this May 16, file photo BSP chief Mayawati and SP President AkhileshYadav attend an election rally for LokSabha polls, in Varanasi. (PTI)

owing to political necessity she would have to independently contest the forthcoming by-elections, she added.

But if AkhileshYadav managed to bring a change in his

party they could again come together, she said.

AkhileshYadav, meanwhile, said his party would contest the 2022 election on its own and win it.

Odisha agrees to examine MHA refuses to share details to Rahul on complaint questioning citizenship DELHI, JUN 4 In an RTI application, disclosure of which has no he declared his nationality February 17, 2009, of the Ayushman Bharat scheme NEW (PTI): The Home Ministry the ministry was asked to relationship to any public as British, the ministry said. above referred company, ushman Bharat scheme, we will be taking a decision,” said Das. “We will examine (the proposal) and see whether it works well with our existing health scheme,” he said.

But for Odisha, Telengana, West Bengal and Delhi, 25 states have implemented the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

“We had a preliminary discussion about the scheme and the Odisha government’s BijuSwasthyaKalyanYojana (BSKY). We could reach a conclusive point after 2-3 rounds of discussion,” said Padhi.

has refused to share details on its notice to Congress president Rahul Gandhi following a complaint questioning his Indian citizenship, citing provisions of the RTI Act barring disclosure of information that will, among other things, impede the investigation.

In April, the Home Ministry served a notice to Gandhi, asking him to clarify within a fortnight his “factual position” on a complaint by BJP’s RajyaSabha MP Subramanian Swamy questioning his citizenship status.

provide a copy of the notice to Gandhi and details of the response received from him.

“The information sought cannot be disclosed under Section 8 (1) (h) and (j) of the RTI Act,” it said in response to the application filed by PTI. Section 8 (1) (h) bars disclosure of “information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders”.

Provision (j) bars “information which relates to personal information the

activity or interest, or which “Further, in the dis- your nationality has been would cause unwarranted solution application dated mentioned as British. invasion of the privacy of the individual...”.

Citing Swamy’s letter, the Home Ministry said in its notice that it has been brought out that a company named Backops Limited was registered in the United Kingdom in 2003 with Gandhi as one of its directors.

Swamy’s letter also mentioned that in the British company’s annual returns filed on October 10, 2005 and October 31, 2006, Gandhi’s date of birth has been given as June 19, 1970, and DC-834

BHUBANESWAR, JUN 4 (IANS): The Odisha government on Tuesday said it would examine the fresh proposal of the Centre to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state.

A delegation, led by Ayushman Bharat CEO InduBhushan, had a discussion with Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das and Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi on the implementation of the scheme.

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Reddy, who took oath as chief minister on May 30, made the announcement at a review meeting at the health department. During the election campaign, YSR Congress Party had promised to increase the salaries of Accredited Social Health Activist (Asha) workers.

Jagan, as the chief minister is popularly known, said the government was determined to revamp the medical and health department to improve health facilities in government hospitals. He said as promised in YSRCP manifesto, the government would restore the past glory of 108 ambulance services introduced during former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s regime.

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try, he said this shift (towards the right wing) was a recent global phenomenon.

Noting that the CPI-M and the Left’s representation in Parliament have come down to the lowest (5 MPs) since the party’s formation, Yechury said the party leadership needed to do “serious introspection” regarding its decline since 2009. Referring to the BJP’s thumping victory in the LokSabha elections, he said the BJP was successful in fuelling an intense communal polarisation, creating a communal nationalistic jingoism and projecting a larger than life image of PM Modi to divert the voters’ attention from the “humanitarian issues”.

Stating that the communal polarisation was accompanied by a communal nationalistic jingoism after the Pulwama terror attack and the Balakot airstrike, he said they helped the BJP change the narrative away from issues, like farmers’ suicide, struggle of the working class, impacts of demonetisation and GST.

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A sulking RadhakrishnaVikhe-Patil had refrained from campaigning for the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party in Ahmednagar region.

After the elections in which the National Democratic Allinace returned to power, he had written to Congress President Rahul Gandhi, and discussed with party General Secretary and Maharashtra in-charg) MallikarjunKharge on why he was planning to quit before tendering his resignation as

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Leader of Opposition.

BJP circles hint that in view of the upcoming Assembly elections around October, Vikhe-Patil may be rewarded with a cabinet post.

Shortly after Vikhe-Patil’s quitting as MLA, expelled Congress legislator from Sillod in Aurangabad, Abdul Sattar A. Nabi claimed that at least 8-10 Congress legislators were in touch with the BJP and called the state party leadership as “a total failure”.

However, state Congress President Ashok Chavan dismissed the claims and contended that none of the disgruntled legislators are planning to quit.

For the Congress, a fresh challenge is to appoint a new party leader for the monsoon session of the state legislature commencing on June 17 for better coordination with the NCP and allies, and lay the groundwork for the Assembly polls.

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MUMBAI, JUN 4 (IANS): Veteran Congressman RadhakrishnaVikhe-Patil, who was Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly, quit his seat as legislator and is likely to join the ruling BharatiyaJanata Party. He submitted his formal resignation letter from the Shirdi constituency in Ahmednagar district, from where he was elected five times, to Assembly Speaker HaribhauBagade.

Since the past few weeks, Vikhe-Patil has been in constant touch with several top BJP leaders, including Chief Minister DevendraFadnavis, and has broadly indicated that he would be joining the ruling party soon. On the eve of the last LokSabha elections, his medico son SujayVikhe-Patil had dropped a bombshell by quitting the Congress to join the BJP and later contested - and won the Ahmednagar parliamentary seat.

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Several regions would recover faster than others due to varying lengths of the phones’ life-cycles.

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The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is slated to announce its bi-monthly policy on Thursday.

Indian bonds and Forex markets will remain closed on Wednesday on account of Id-Ul-Fitr.

Forex traders said while easing crude oil prices supported the rupee, heavy

selling in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows weighed pressure on the local unit.

Foreign funds pulled out Rs 416.08 crore in the capital markets on a net basis Tuesday, provisional data showed.

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.02 per cent to 97.12.

Meanwhile, the 10year government bond yield was at 7.02 per cent on Tuesday, against the previous close of 7.03 per cent on Monday.

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Mumbai, Jun 4 (PTI): The Indian rupee Tuesday settled unchanged at 69.26 against the US dollar in a lacklustre trade as participants preferred to sit on the fence ahead of the RBI monetary policy outcome on Thursday.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 69.10 and went on to touch the day’s high of 69.00 to the US dollar. The local currency, however, failed to sustain the gain and slipped to a low of 69.34 in intraday deals.

The domestic currency finally closed at 69.26 against the US dollar, unchanged from its last closing.

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The Governing Council is expected to discuss important subjects, including major issues concerning water management, agriculture, and aspirational district programme, according to official sources.

Besides, the council will also deliberate on security issues in districts impacted by left-wing extremism in states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

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New Delhi, Jun 4 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth meeting of Niti Aayog’s Governing Council on June 15 to discuss various issues concerning water management, agriculture and security, official sources said Tuesday.

The council, the apex body of Niti Aayog, includes all chief ministers, lieutenant governors of union territories, several union ministers and senior government officials.

This will be the first governing council meeting under the new Modi government.

“All the chief ministers and heads of union territories have been invited by the Niti Aayog to participate in the meeting,” sources said.

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lenging business environment, for example, shifting manufacturing to different countries to hedge against the risk of tariffs,” Nicole Peng, VP, Mobility, Canalys, said in a statement.

“But with recent US announcements on tariffs on goods from more countries, the industry will be dealing with turmoil for some time.”

Moving into 2020, most of the major mobile supply chain and channel will have active contingency plans to mitigate Huawei’s decline and be ready for 5G device roll out in many markets, the research firm noted.

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new LCR rules will reduce the risk of such a disruption, said the agency.

If an NBFI were unable to collect loan repayments, ABS deals could draft in a back-up loan servicer to take over this role. However, transferring loan collections from one servicer to another would generally be complex in cases where repayments are collected and paid in person. Furthermore, if backup servicer arrangements are not already in place at the outset of an ABS deal, finding an effective replacement would likely be challenging. None of the ABS deals we rate in India has backup servicer arrangements in place, Moody’s added.

The LCR requirement is the latest in a range of measures introduced to improve funding and liquidity for NBFIs following the September 2018 default of Indian infrastructure financing company IL&FS, which resulted in a credit squeeze on India’s shortterm capital markets and highlighted structural funding and liquidity weaknesses for NBFIs.

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will reduce the risk that NBFIs would be hit by a liquidity shortfall that would disrupt their ability to collect repayments on loans backing ABS deals”, Moody’s said.

NBFIs are the main originators of ABS transactions in India. Starting April 1, 2020, NBFIs must maintain a minimum LCR of 60 per cent. The required LCR will then increase in a phased manner to 100 per cent by April 1, 2024. The LCR will ensure NBFIs maintain minimum liquidity buffers in the form of high-quality, highly liquid assets such as government bonds to meet short-term outflows, instead of relying on cash inflows to do so as they have done in the past.

In India, repayments for loans backing ABS deals are mostly collected or paid in person and in cash, rather than made through electronic payment systems. If NBFIs were hit by a liquidity shortfall, this could disrupt their ability to actively collect loan repayments from borrowers and therefore disrupt the loan amounts flowing through to ABS deals. The

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of China, it was down at 0.64 million kgs in April against 0.73 million kgs in the same month last year.

Tea shipments to CIS countries, including Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, were at 3.7 million kgs in April, down from 4.25 million kgs in the same period of last year.

At 0.42 million kgs, exports to the UK were marginally up against 0.41 million kgs shipped in April 2018. At 0.46 million kgs, exports to Germany were down from 0.65 million kgs shipped in April 2018.

Exports to Iran, however, went up sharply to 4.92 million kgs in the period from 1.68 million kgs in the year-ago month.

S h an g h a i , J u n 4 (IANS): Slashing its forecast for the global smartphone market by over 3 New Delhi, Jun 4 (PTI): Extending its gains for per cent amid the US govsecond consecutive day, gold prices Tuesday surged Rs ernment’s decision to ban 175 to Rs 33,370 per 10 gram in the national capital on businesses from working fresh domestic demand, according to the All India Sarafa with Huawei, market reAssociation. search firm Canalys has Tracking gold, silver also gained Rs 250 to 37,750 per said smartphone shipments kg on more offtake by industrial units and coin makers. will reach 1.35 billion units Traders attributed the rise in gold prices to a pick-up in 2019. in demand from local jewellers and retailers in the domesThis is slightly betic market. Globally, spot gold was trading steady at USD low 2018’s shipments that 1,324 an ounce in New York, while silver was quoting touched 1.39 billion. lower at USD 14.79 an ounce.

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In value terms, it increased nearly 30 per cent to Rs 401.32 crore against Rs 308.76 crore in April 2018.

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Police in Australia say a 45-year-old man is in custody following Tuesday’s shooting in Darwin. (Michael Franchi/EPA-EFE)

Kershaw said the suspect was “well known to the police” and had been released on parole in January.

The suspect was believed to have been wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet at the time of the shootings.

Kershaw said the four deceased were all males and a woman had non-serious injuries to her leg.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Twitter: “We have seen a terrible act of violence take place in Darwin this evening.”

Witness Leah Potter said a woman was shot

multiple times in the legs at the Palms Hotel.

“A man came running with a woman in his arms from next door, which is the Palms Motel -- the motel next to my motel -- and he just dropped her on the footpath right in front of us. I ran and got some towels and wrapped up her legs. She had little holes all in her skin on both her legs and she was bleeding,” Potter said.

Another witness, John Rose, told The Australian newspaper he saw the gunman walk into the motel with a sawn-off shotgun.

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Unesco condemns TV reporter’s killing in Chad

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Audrey Azoulay (File) Paris, Jun 4 (IANS/ AKI): United Nations cultural organisation Unesco chief Audrey Azoulay on Monday deplored the killing of television cameraman Obed Nangbatna in Chad last week an attack reportedly staged by Boko Haram jihadists.

“I condemn the killing of Obed Nangbatna,” she said, urging improved security for reporters who are covering conflicts.

“Journalists covering conflict zones face high risks of injury or death. To improve their safety, it is essential that safety protocols designed for their protection be fully respected,” Azoulay added.

Nangbatna, a reporter for public broadcaster Tele Tchad, was fatally wounded on May 25 when the military convoy he was accompanying hit a landmine. The blast also claimed the lives of four soldiers.

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against Trump’s visit.

A “national demonstration” in London’s Trafalgar Square will start at 11 a.m., while protests are also planned in Birmingham, Stoke, Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Chester, Leicester, Oxford and Exeter.

Organisers have called for a carnival atmosphere, but a huge police operation is taking place in central London to prevent any disruption to the trip.

Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is due to address the London rally, where he will be joined by members of other political leaders. The President and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in London on Monday.

Hong Kong, Jun 4 (IANS): Commemorations marking the 30th anniversary of the massacre of unarmed citizens by soldiers in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in 1989 took place worldwide on Tuesday.

Hundreds of people were killed on June 4, 1989, as People’s Liberation Army troops cracked down on prodemocracy protesters in and around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square who for weeks had gathered in the heart of the Chinese capital to call for greater democracy as well as political and social reforms, CNN reported.

The biggest event will take place in Hong Kong, the only place on Chinese soil where mass commemorations are held.

A candle-lit vigil has been held in Victoria Park every year since 1990, with hundreds of thousands attending during key anniversaries.

In Taipei, a massive inflatable version of the iconic “Tank Man”, who defied the military as they entered Tiananmen Square, has been on display for several weeks.

People hold a candle march to mark anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre.

On Monday, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council called on Beijing to “face up to historical mistakes and apologize as soon as possible for the crackdown”.

Activists will hold a rally in Washington on Tuesday, with representatives of dozens of human rights groups, including Amnesty International, expected to attend, as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement on Monday that the massacre still stirred the conscience “of freedom-loving people around the world”.

“We salute the heroes of the Chinese people who

bravely stood up 30 years ago in Tiananmen Square to demand their rights,” he said, urging the Chinese government to make a “full, public accounting” of the incident.

Tiananmen commemorations do not take place any where in China, CNN reported. The events of June 4 have been wiped from the history books in China and any discussion of the crackdown is strictly censored and controlled On Monday, Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times said the massacre had been a “vaccination” against future “political turmoil” in the country.

China ‘backpedalling’ on trade agreements: US Washington, Jun 4 (IANS): The US has accused China of playing a “blame game”, misrepresenting trade talks between the two countries in response to Beijing’s release of a white paper blaming Washington for the setback in negotiations.

In a statement on Monday, President Donald Trump’s administration also accused China of “backpedalling” on trade agreements.

“Our negotiating positions have been consistent throughout these talks and China backpedalled on important elements of what the parties had agreed to,” said a statement from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR).

It said the US was “disappointed” the Chinese had chosen in recent public statements “to pursue a blame game misrepresenting the nature and history of trade negotiations between the two countries”.

The trade war between the world’s two largest economies worsened after Trump in May accused Beijing of reneging on its promises and slapped additional tariffs on the Chinese goods worth $200 billion.

The President’s sudden move while both sides were in talks to work out a deal

caught China off-guard, prompting it to announce the retaliatory tariffs which took effect on June 1.

Beijing released a white paper titled, “China’s Position on the China-US Economic and Trade Consultations”, the next day, which set out China’s position in trade talks including some of its prerequisites for a deal.

It said that it won’t give in

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China accused Washington of being “solely” responsible for the scuttling of talks and “groundlessly” and “recklessly” blaming Beijing of backtracking on its promises.

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Tokyo/New Delhi, Jun 4 (PTI): Japanese Foreign Minister Kono Taro spoke to newly appointed External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar by phone and highlighted India’s role and responsibility as a global power in the realisation of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

During the telephone call, Kono congratulated Jaishankar on his appointment as the External Affairs Minister and invited him to the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in November.

Kono expressed his view that toward the realisation of a free and open Indo-Pacific, the role and responsibility of India as a global power is extremely huge, an official statement said. In November 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia gave shape to a long-pending “Quad” Coalition to develop a new

strategy for keeping the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.

China has been trying to expand its military presence in the Indo-Pacific, which is a biogeographic region, comprising the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean, including the South China Sea. China claims almost all of the South China Sea. Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have counter claims over the sea. China is also engaged in a dispute with Japan over the East China Sea. Senior officials of the four countries met in Bangkok, Thailand last week where they reaffirmed the commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific Region based on shared values and principles.

Kono told Jaishankar that Prime Minister Abe Shinzo would visit India this year, and he would be in touch and cooperate with him more closely than ever. He went on to state that he would like to coordinate the schedule to hold a “2+2” Ministerial Meeting as soon as possible which Japan and India agreed to hold.

London, Jun 4 (IANS): On the second day of his UK state visit, US President Donald Trump will meet outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May for “substantial” talks on Tuesday, amid widespread protests planned several cities, including London, against his trip to the country.

Trump and May will start the day by co-hosting a breakfast meeting of British and American business leaders at St James’s Palace in a bid to boost trade links, the BBC reported.

The Duke of York, Chancellor Phillip Hammond, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the President’s daughter Ivanka Trump are also expected to attend.

May, who will stand down as Conservativeleader on Friday, will then hold talks with the US President in Downing Street, when they are expected to discuss a range of issues including climate change and the Chinese tech giant Huawei, which the US has blacklisted for security reasons.

Also on Tuesday, thousands of people are expected to join protests

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Canberra, Jun 4 (IANS): As many as four persons were killed and another person injured in shootings across five locations in Australia’s Darwin city on Tuesday, authorities said. One person was taken into custody.

“Five crime scenes, four people deceased, one injured,” said Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Michael Gunner at a press conference. The territory’s Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw said at the same press conference that one male was being held in custody in hospital, but had not been charged.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunman walked into the Palms Motel on Darwin’s Esplanade and opened fire with a pumpaction shotgun in a number of rooms before 6 p.m.

They told ABC News that the gunman was looking for someone called “Alex”.

The suspected gunman, aged 45, was later arrested, national broadcaster ABC News reported.

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Drinking water facility installed at GPS Signal

Rotary Club members with school children at the programme.

DIMAPUR: Under Rotary India Wash in School (WinS) programme, the Rotary Club and Rotaract Club of Dimapur constructed a hand washing station and installed drinking water facility at Government Primary School (GPS), Signal Basti, Dimapur on June 3.

The project was sponsored by Bimal Agarwal, a successful businessman in Dimapur.

A press release from, Rotary Club of Dimapur president, Dr. Nitin Agarwal stated that Rotaract president Akash Jain con-

ducted the programme and informed about the details of the construction work.

Rotary Club Literacy chairman, Sanjay Jain, in his speech highlighted about the importance of hand washing and filtered drinking water.

He added that clean water, better sanitation, teacher training and hygiene education in school can improve the health and education of children thereby creating a cycle of opportunity – improved education, increased school attendance and improved academic performance.

Rotary president Dr. Nitin Agarwal said that hand washing with soap was the single most intervention in preventing number of diseases like diarrhea, RTI etc.

He also highlighted about rotary activities and its efforts in making India literate.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme started with invocation by Suniho and GB, Lovito Zhimo welcomed and appreciated the work and service rendered

by Rotary and Rotaract Club of Dimapur for the school.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) informs on ‘tax’ DIMAPUR: NPGN/ NNC (N/A) has informed all business establishments and public within Dimapur district not to entertain any person collecting “tax” in the name of NPGN/ NNC (N/A) without an “authorization letter” from its finance supervisor.

In a press release, NPGN/NNC (N/A) finance supervisor Dimapur district, L S Ayemi, warned all not to entertain any unauthorised person and added that defaulters would be doing so at their own risk. All concern has been asked to contact at 8131989536.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019

BBC Wokha holds first ‘Alumni Day’ DIMAPUR: Bailey Baptist College (BBC) held its first Alumni Day under the theme, “Come and catch up with your ex” on June 4.

A press release from BBC assistant professor, N. Yanpothung Ezung stated that, C. Zanbenthung Kithan, pastor, Yikhum Village Baptist Church (first batch of the college) exhorted on the need for the growth of college in the spirit of love and duty.

James Tungoe, spoke on behalf of alumni and promised to extend any possible help as and when needed. N Yanpothung Ezung spoke on behalf of the teaching faculty, wherein he highlighted the indispensable

Immanuel College exposure trip to water packaging company

DIMAPUR: Immanuel College (IC), department of Economics organised a one-day educational exposure visit to Viva water packaging company in Dimapur on June 3.

A press release from IC media cell convenor Akutu Poireng stated that, students got the opportunity to see the filtration process and functioning of the company. The students learnt that with the help of automatic and semiautomatic machines,

the factory produces approximately 40,000 bottles of water everyday, filtered six times under different filtration process.

A microbiologist and a chemist ensure that quality water was served to its consumers. The students also learnt about the demand and supply of the company and how it tackle inflationary situations. Altogether 33 students and 2 faculty members of Economics department visited the company.

Alumni of Bailey Baptist College during its first alumni day on June 4.

connection of an alumni with the institution, its obligations and contributions. Earlier, T Penthungo

Lotha, principal BBC while delivering the welcome address embarked on the role of Alumni Associa-

tion for multiple reasons.

Alumni Association was also formed after the programme.

Raid against sale of liquor in Kuhuboto

SDO Kuhuboto, Anoka Assumi with the GBs and STH.

DIMAPUR: District administration Kuhuboto conducted raid on sale of illegal liquor at Kuhuboto headquarters. A press release from Sub-Divisional

Officer (civil) Kuhuboto, Anoka Assumi stated that during the raid around 200 bottles of IMFL and local brew were destroyed in the presence of GBs and

Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) of Kuhuboto. The SDO warned that habitual offenders will be dealt strictly and will be penalized as per the provisions of the law.

Community mobilization and training for SMC, SMDC CRPF celebrates Raising Day

Trainees during training session at Noklak and Shamator (DMA SSA Tuensang.

DIMAPUR: Under the aegis of the Sharva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Nagaland, a community mobilization and training programme of School Management Committee (SMC) and School Management & Develop-

ment Committee (SMDC) was held at Educational Blocks & Resource Centre (EBRC) at Shamator and Noklak on May 30 and 31 respectively.

A press statement

by DMA SSA Tuensang

stated that, staff from the District Mission Authority (DMA) Sharva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and State Mission Authority (DMA) Sharva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) were the resource persons.

Community leaders were sensitized and trained with various topics including roles and responsibilities of SMC, SMDC, account record keeping and maintenance, inclusive education, Right to Educa-

tion (RTE), Out of School Children (OoSC) etc.

At the EBRC Noklak, EAC Hq Yitachu Thurr challenged the community leaders to come forward and revive the education system for the future of their children. He further stressed on the absence of teachers in schools and advised the SMC members to be vigilant on such malpractices.

Sub-inspector of school (SIS), Noklak appraised the training on mobile apps monitoring of teacher attendance and shared the problems of poor performance of government schools. SIS further said shortage of Math and Science teachers was the reason for poor HSLC results.

The remaining EBRCs like Hakushang, Noksen and Longkhim will be conducted on June 4, 10 and 11 respectively.

CRPF personnel at the raising day.

DIMAPUR: The 78 Bn CRPF celebrated its 34th raising day on June 1 at its unit head quarters, Zubza, Kohima.

According to PRO (Defence), Commandant, 78 Battalion CRPF, Surender Singh hoisted the CRPF flag and took the salute at the unit quarter guard.

He also briefed about the

achievements and important role played by battalion since its inception on June 1, 1985 at Group Centre CRPF Avadi (Tamil nadu) under the leadership of Commandant P.K Menon.

He further lauded the performance of the jawans and urged them to involve in sporting activities so as

Successful students of HSLC and HSSLC feted

Dimapur Meetei Council members and students.

Piphema Students Union along with the students.

Students and members of Chatteswary Durgabari Kala Kendra.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Meetei Council (DMC), Piphema Students Union (PSU) and Chatteswary Durgabari Kala Kendra organized a felicitation programme to honour the

successful students of HSLC and HSSLC. Following are the reports.

DMC: Dimapur Meetei Council (DMC) felicitated the successful Meetei students of

HSLC and HSSLC examinations on June 2 at Community Hall, BSNL Complex, Kevijau Village, Dimapur.

A press release by DMC stated that the programme

was graced by Green Wood Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, vice principal, Hemchandra Singh and DE BSNL, Nagaland, S Kiho, as the chief guest and special guest respectively.

The programme led by executive member, Bungobi Singh and youth president, Komoljit Singh began with a mass prayer lead by cultural secretary, Ajit Khoiram followed by welcome address by vice president, Oken Meetei.

It concluded with vote of thanks by general secretary, Indrojit Leihaorambam.

PSU: Piphema Students Union (PSU) held its 7th felicitation programme for the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC, 2019 on May 31 at council hall Piphema A. The programme was

graced by PKKK president, Zhato Kimho as the speaker.

Chakhroma Students’ Union president, Er. Zhasakholie Kehie also delivered greetings. Around 70 students, including village leaders, elders, parents and teachers from various schools under Piphema attended the programme.

A total of 28 successful students were felicitated.

Meanwhile, the union has thanked the headmaster and staff of GHS Piphema for achieving 83.3% in the HSLC exam 2019.

C h a t t e swa r y D u r gabari Kala Kendra: Rabindra Nazrul Jayanti-cumfelicitation programme for HSLC students was held at Chatteswary auditorium on June 2.

A press release from Chatteswary Durgabari (CD) secretary, Biplab Paul stated that, Dimapur Music College secretary, Shankar Deb in his speech highlighted the importance of music. Welcome speech was delivered

by Chatteswary Durgabari president, Pradip Paul. Ram Mohan Bagchi and Samir Purkyastha also spoke on the occasion.

In the programme, 14 students were felicitated, out of which three were rank holders. The programme ended with a cultural bonanza by the students of Chatteswary Durgabari Kala Kendra. The programme was graced by artistes from West Bengal and many distinguished persons of the city.

to help them maintain their physical fitness.

Earlier, the day commenced with a homage paying ceremony to the martyrs who had sacrificed their lives in the service of the Nation. The event was attended by DIGP, (Ops) Kohima, Sarbjith Singh along with other senior officers of CRPF.

FTS Jotsoma holds 11th convocation programme DIMAPUR: Faith Theological Seminary (FTS), Jotsoma, Kohima conducted its 11th convocation programme on June 3, where 35 students graduated.

A press release from FTS Kohima stated that the valedictory message was delivered by Angami Christian Revival Council of Churches (ACRCC) executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Putsato Naleo. The speaker in his message encouraged the graduates to keep preaching in season and out of season.

He also encouraged the graduates to be armored with God’s weapon to face the world.

The graduated students comprised of M. Th. (Extension) two students, M. Div. regular seven students, M. Div. (Extension) six students, B. Th. Regular 18 students and B. Th. (Extension) two students. The function was chaired by academic dean Asola Jamir, degree certificates were given by principal Rev. Dr. Visielie Angami and scripture delivered by lecturer Rasuweu Tsuhah.

Speech on behalf of the graduates was delivered by Lydia Kath, M.Div. Special awards were given by former state chaplain, Nagaland Rev. Khrutsoyi Luruo.

Recipients of the awards included M. Div. Academic excellence award to Visietuonuo Noho, M. Div. Best thesis award to Keneiphrelie Mepfhü-o, best all-round students to T. Yangtsapila, best term paper award to Thujoveyi Therie, B. Th academic excellence award was bagged by Purnuksung Ozukum, best character student went to Vevosalü and Most improved student to Keviphenuo.

The function was attended by church leaders, parents, well wishers, prayer partners and friends.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019

Gehlot blames Sachin Pilot for son’s defeat NEW DELHI, JUN 4 (AGENCIES): Sachin Pilot, Deputy Chief Minister, has refused to comment on the remark Congress couldn’t win a single seat in Rajasthan Vaibhav Gehlot lost by 2.7 lakh votes in Jodhpur Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has, for the first time, openly said his deputy Sachin Pilot should take responsibility for his son’s defeat in the national election, in which the Congress couldn’t win a single seat in the state.

In an interview to ABP News, Mr Gehlot said: “Sachin Pilot said we would win with a huge majority.

He said we have six MLAs (legislators) and we have done very good campaigning there... Sachin Pilot should take responsibility for at least that (Jodhpur) seat.” Vaibhav Gehlot lost by 2.7 lakh votes in Jodhpur to BJP’s Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, after an intense campaign by his Chief Minister father who is accused by rivals of neglecting all other constituencies and addressing the maximum rallies for his son.

Ashok Gehlot (File)

Asked about Sachin Pilot’s claim at a public rally that “while Gehlot-ji was silent”, he had pushed for Vaibhav Gehlot as the Congress candidate from Jodhpur, the Chief Minister remarked: “If Pilot said we would win a shandaar jeet (super victory) and he got my son his ticket to contest from Jodhpur, he should take responsibility for Jodhpur.

Now we have lost 25 seats.”

He added, as if to temper the comment: “Responsibility is collective, whether it is the PCC chief (state Congress chief) or Chief Minister.

The scale of the debacle is samajh se parey (beyond comprehension).”

Later, playing down his comments, Mr Gehlot tweeted to say that some

sections of the media have taken his words out of context. Mr Gehlot was also asked about Congress president Rahul Gandhi reportedly criticizing veterans who pushed their sons against the party’s interests, in a meeting of the Congress Working Committee. “Such meetings have sanctity and what is said inside should remain within. It is not right to take what is said out of context and propagate it to the media,” he said.

Sachin Pilot, Deputy Chief Minister and Rajasthan Congress chief, has refused to comment but has expressed surprise at Mr Gehlot’s statement.

Sources close to him have pointed out that Ashok Gehlot had lost by 400 votes in his own polling booth and this, being a three-time Chief Minister, four-time legislator and five-time parliamentarian from Jodhpur.

Mr Gehlot’s comment exposes the simmering feud between the Congress’s top two in Rajasthan, which is seen as a big factor in the party’s whiteout just five months after it took power in the state.

Renowned social worker passes away

DIMAPUR: Renowned social worker, Sri Dulal Mazumder passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday morning at his residence in Dimapur. He was 60, and closely associated to Bharat Sevashram Sangha. His untimely death has saddened the entire Bengali Community of Dimapur.

National/state ANCSU protest: Student bodies, organisations...

(From p-1) NPRAAF through its information and publicity cell reminded the state government the Supreme Court had upheld that peaceful protest was a fundamental right guaranteed in the constitution.

The for um stated that highhandedness of the government against ANCSU was also a denial of rights guaranteed to the citizens under article 14, 19 and 21 of the constitution.

In the light of the above, NPRAAF has appealed to the state government “to refrain illegal action against citizens” who democratically and constitutionally observe peaceful protest to demand their due rights.

NPRAAF has also appealed to the state government to immediately release the scholarship fund without further confrontation with the student community.

NSSU: Northern Sumi Students Union (NSSU) have condemned the arrest of ANCSU president Katho P Awomi and his colleagues by police while staging an indefinite hunger strike against the misappropriation of scholarship fund.

In a statement, NSSU president Puluto G Awomi also expressed concern over the scholarship issue

DCCI, DNSU May 25 ambush violation & disrespect of Nagas’ hope for ... political rights. guided missiles, employagainst proposed... (From p-1)

(From p-1) In a press note, DNSU president Sedevilie Angami and general secretary B Mhajan Tsopoe said the decision was unanimously taken at its emergency presidential meeting held along with its constituent units on June 4, 2019 at its office. In this regard, DNSU has asked all the business establishments/ government offices and other public services to remain open.

DNSU has cautioned that any student, individual or group spearheading the bandh or taking part in the bandh would be held responsible if any untoward incident arose.

Meanwhile, the union has extended “fullest support” to the issues raised

by ANCSU and assured to render full cooperation towards the students’ welfare in the near future. However, DNSU stated that the proposed indefinite bandh without proper consultation was a hasty decision, which would affect the general public.

The committee conveyed to both India and Myanmar that indigenous Nagas were one by blood and they inhabited their ancestral land. It claimed that their land, culture, heritage were their own.

Asserting that usurping centuries-old tradition, administration, deciding their future and dividing their land without their consent would forever be opposed peacefully or violently, WC stressed that as on Indian side of Naga homeland, political dialogue and negotiations with Nagas in Myanmar too must begin by “accepting, respecting and recognising” their historical and

It demanded that Naga people in Myanmar must be made masters over their land and natural resources with guaranteed legislative, executive and judiciary powers to administer their ancestral land.

Alleging that innocent Nagas were being victimised in Konyak Naga country and Naga villages elsewhere on both sides, WC said villagers were not allowed to cultivate in their fields and confined in their villages in season meant for cultivation of crops.

“The Nagas are again experiencing nightmarish savagery and brutality as in the decades past. Use of

ing fighter aircrafts and other sophisticated weapons against Nagas are reported. Nagas, be it in India or Myanmar, cannot be wiped off militarily,” the committee declared.

WC, NNPGs said now was an opportunity for the Indian government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the back of overwhelming electoral triumph, to play a constructive role as the world’s largest democracy and stop Myanmar’s military aggression against Nagas in their own land.

This will certainly add to India’s growing influence and maturity among the international community, it pointed out.

Gadkari takes charge of MoRTH NEW DELHI, JUN 4 (IANS): Holding his previous portfolio, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday took charge of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

Gadkari is credited with reviving the languishing road projects from the UPA era and putting highway development on fast track.

While road building momentum continues, he will now have to further raise the scale of construction to create more jobs and bolster private investment.

In his previous term, Gadkari was considered a star performer working on multiple fronts to bid out new projects on innovative Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM).

and the failure of the state government to deliver justice. The union extended it full support and cooperation to ANCSU in fighting against menace of corruption.

TSUD: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) education secretary, Timothy Chalai, has condemned the high handedness of the government in dealing with students on scholarship issue.

In this regard, TSUD urged the chief minister to intervene and ensure that no students were harmed in any manner during the peaceful, democratic means of protest and also ensure that justice is served to the student community. The union reaffirmed to stand by the ANCSU against “all odds” to ensure that the students get their due justice.

DNYO: Diphupar Naga youth organization (DNYO) has also condemned the arrest of ANCSU president and his colleagues. In a press release, DNYO president, Kikheto Sumi stated that it was high time politicians see the gravity of the issue and hear the plight of the students and public in general. DNYO also warned that if any untoward incident occured, the state government shall be responsible and answerable.

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(From p-1) He reiterated that unless the demand of ANCSU were fulfilled, it will not back off neither will withdraw its demand and cautioned that government will be responsible for any causalities. Meanwhile when asked the preventive detention, Awomi clarified that none of them were harassed during the time of detention.

Meanwhile ANCSU condemned the high handedness of the police who caused deep apprehension by firing on the protestors. Awomi said some of the student volunteers also sustained injuries and warned that state government would be held responsible if anything happens to the student community.

Indefinite hungry strike to continue: ANCSU

Meanwhile, ANCSU late Tuesday evening informed that the union would continue its indefinite hungry strike till their charter of demands were fulfilled and positive response by the state government. During the protest, ANCSU vice president Benjong Longchar and ANCSU general secretary Vimeyiekho Vitso warned that if any untoward incident takes place, the state government would be held responsible.

Condemning the police action against ANCSU volunteers, the union alleged that the police force violated their fundamental right as per Article 19 of Indian constitution. ANCSU further demanded to know from the state government and the concern department as to how long will it take to resolve the issue. When asked why the union cannot wait for the probe to bring out facts on the issue, ANCSU stated that the students had waited for over eight months and that it cannot allow students to be fooled any longer. When asked about the allegations of demanding Rs. 15 lakhs from the Technical Education director, ANCSU refuted the allegations and demanded for any evidence or to come out publicly. On being asked if the union supported the proposed bandh called by its unit in Dimapur on June 5, ANCSU said the union cannot stop if any of its unit come out in support of the parent body. ANCSU further pointed out that the RTI reply on the issue was not satisfactory.

Govt to distribute 3 lakh tree saplings

(From p-1) And to ensure cashless payments, he said that no cash payment above Rs10,000 would be permitted. Chang said the government, in cooperation with village communities, had notified 75 Community Reserves across the State in the last one year under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. He said this had increased the number of community reserves from 15 to 93 and now covered an area of 674.2257 sq km. He asserted that this was part of the government’s efforts to ensure land and natural resource security to village communities.

He announced that the government was working to bring an “actionable and doable policy” for wood-based manufacturing sector to boost the State’s GDP, while also providing a value-based chain business ecosystem from jhum fields to the shops and open employment opportunities to thousands of youth. He remarked, “We Nagas are tribal. We love wood. We also love art and work with wood. There is a huge untapped potential in the forestry sector which we need to seriously work on. We will ‘Make in Nagaland’.”

Earlier, in his opening remarks, principal chief conservator of forest Satya Prakash Tripathi thanked the government for taking proactive steps in wildlife and environment conservation. He pointed out that the decision to declare Amur Falcon as State guest and prohibit gifting of wildlife as gifts in official functions showed the government’s commitment in this regard.

Intel alert: ISI planning to revive militancy in Punjab

New Delhi, Jun 3 (AGENCIES): To revive Sikh militancy in Punjab, Pakistan has worked out a “deeply classified plan”, say Intelligence agencies in a report submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Officials in the North Block are now trying to Masked militant (File) ascertain their number as well as location. Sources in Services Intelligence had the MHA, citing the report, roped in and the “specific claimed that Khalistan activ- location of their networks”. ists residing in Canada had been assigned the task of reviving militancy in Punjab under “Project Harvesting Canada”. Some had been asked to target retired police officers and Army veterans to incite violence in the state, they said.

Noting that the MHA had been taking such Intelligence reports “very seriously”, the sources said it was a fact that Pakistan’s ISI had been helping Khalistan activists in their designs to foment unrest in North India.

They said the MHA had directed the agencies to ascertain the number of Khalistan activists the Inter-

NH fetes BJP, Modi on their victory DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Naga Hoho (NH) has congratulated the BJP for “tremendous victory” in the recent parliamentary elections and Narendra Modi on his “unanimous re-election” as the Prime Minister of India. NH through its communication cell asserted that the Naga problem must, in the long run, be solved by BJP themselves as committed by BJP since late Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s regime to bring “Indo-Naga” political settlement. The hoho stated that over the past five years in particular Nagas had enjoyed “warm and cordial relations that was built on the foundation of Framework Agreement in the spirit of co-operation for mutual benefits for both the Nagas and India.” As Nagas seek to enhance the existing peace process, NH appealed to have enriching people-people collaboration under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi towards solving “Indo-Naga” political imbroglio without further procrastination. The hoho expressed belief that the “increased understanding and sincerity between our people will further foster the trust and cement the ties between the two entities.”

SKK backs ENSF demand for B.Ed colleges

DIMAPUR: All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has extended support to the Eastern Naga Students’ Union (ENSF)’s demand from the state government to introduce B.Ed colleges in Eastern Nagaland.

In a press release, SKK president Atokiho Sumi and general secretary Hutoshe Kits said ENSF’s demand was “genuine” as it was for the welfare of students from far flung areas. SKK maintained that the demand, which should be been fulfilled long ago, was neglected by the department for so long.

The apex Sumi student body has, therefore, appealed to the state government to intervene and address the demand without further delay. SKK also appealed to the responsible minister and the state government to tackle the situation with utmost care and deliver justice without further delay.

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For application & Bio data forms and others terms and conditions. Kindly visit the official website of JNV-Mon, i.e. www.mon.jnv.academy Prescribed Qualification: Graduate with Diploma in Computer Application (Equivalent to ‘A’ Level course of DOCEACC) from a recognized institution. Or “A” Level Certificate from DOEACC. OR BCA from recognized University/Institution.

The details of terms and condition and prescribed application form can be had from the Office of the Principal, JNV-Mon, Nagaland, during working hours from 05-06-2019 to 08-06-2019. Last date of submission of application is on 30-052019 up to 4:00 pm by hand or by post. The incomplete application will be rejected and the Vidyalaya will not be responsible for any postal delay.

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It is also reported the InterServices Intelligence has been circulating “several fake documents” related to India’s armed forces.

The Inter-Services Intelligence is reportedly seeking the help of separatist group Sikhs For Justice

(SFJ) to create dissent. “The Inter-Services Intelligence is hatching a plot with the SFJ to instigate Sikh youth against India. It was earlier associated with Hafiz Saeed’s Jamaat-ud-Dawa for training,” the sources added.

CLARIFICATION

Apropos Nagaland Post advertisement dated 04 June 2019, Page 10 under the heading "Felicitation," it is hereby clarified that the spellings of the names stands rectified as Shri Yevito Chisho, Addl. Director, SCERT, Kohima and Shri T. Holtoh Yeptho, Sr. SP, Vigilance, Kohima. The inadvertent error is regretted.

Shikuto Shohe Chairman, Philimi Welfare Dimapur.

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BJP leader files defamation against Kejriwal, Sisodia

New Delhi, Jun 4 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held a series of detailed meetings on issues in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast region. Shah focussed on security and development initiatives in J&K ahead of the Assembly elections likely in October-November this year and an upcoming Amarnath Yatra which would commence on July 1 and conclude on August 15, an official said.

Besides, Shah also held another meeting on northeast’s issues that comprises completion of the NRC exercise in Assam within the Supreme Court’s deadline.

The NRC exercise poses an immediate challenge for the ministry.

against him and the BJP,” Gupta claimed in the complaint.

He alleged the statements of the accused were made with “ulterior motives” to degrade his reputation, malign his image and gain some cheap political mileage in the 2019 general elections.

“It was also apparent that false narrative against the complainant was being circulated in a motivated manner and for the fulfilment of an agenda,” he claimed.

Gupta said the allegation that he was attempting to murder Kejriwal was malicious, deliberate and defamatory.

“These allegations are not only awful and disquieting, but distressing and defaming. The complainant can’t even think of hurting someone knowingly

PITHORAGARH, JUN 4 (PTI): The Pithoragarh administration was awaiting instructions from the Centre on Tuesday to take steps to retrieve the bodies of five mountaineers IAF choppers spotted a day earlier near an unscaled peak adjoining the Nanda Devi East, an official said.

Eight mountaineers, including from the US, the UK and Australia, were reported missing after they left Munsiyari on May 13 to scale the peak but did not return to the base camp on the scheduled date on May 25. The team was led

by British mountaineer Martin Moran to the 7,434metre peak.

A search mission was launched and the Indian Air Force’s help was sought to locate the climbers who likely perished in an avalanche. IAF choppers spotted five bodies on Monday during its second day of aerial search.

“Thirty hours have passed since the bodies were sighted but we have not received any request so far to retrieve the bodies from any embassy or from the ministry,” Pithoragarh District Magistrate V K Jogdande said.

The district administration has kept a team of 10 mountaineers from State Disaster Response Force and the Indo-Tibetan

(L-R) Masarat Alam Bhat, Shabir Shah and Asiya Andrabi

NEW DELHI, JUN 4 (IANS): Continuing its crackdown on separatists in Kashmir, the NIA on Tuesday took custody of Masarat Alam Bhat, the alleged kingpin of stone pelting, along with Shabir Shah, chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party and Asiya Andrabi, the head of women’s secessionist group Dukhtaren-e-Millat, to question them about their role in terror funding.

The National Investigation Agency brought Bhat, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League, to Delhi on Monday night from a prison in Jammu and Kashmir where he was lodged under the Public Safety Act (PSA). On Tuesday, he was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Syal who sent him to 10-day custody of the NIA. Bhat was under detention for his role in triggering

protests and serial stone pelting in Kashmir Valley in 2010 for several months in which 110 protesters were killed. Along with Bhat, the court also remanded Shah and Andrabi to NIA custody till June 14 in connection with a terror funding case.

Their custody was sought for interrogation in connection with a terror funding case which the agency registered in May 2017. Prior to this, the NIA had brought JKLF leader Yasin Malik here in connection with the case.

In the preceding months, the anti-terror investigating agency had arrested separatist leaders including Aftab Hilali Shah alias Shahid-ul-Islam, Ayaz Akbar Khandey, Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate, Nayeem Khan, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal and Bashir Ahmad Bhat alias Peer Saifullah.

Altaf Ahmad Shah is the son-in-law of hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani, who advocates Jammu and Kashmir’s merger with Pakistan.

Shahid-ul-Islam is Farooq Dar’s aide and Khandey is the spokesperson for the Geelani-led Hurriyat. Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali was arrested in August 2017.

Asiya Andrabi -- chief of the banned Dukhtaran-eMillat, a separatist organisation -- has been accused of waging war and delivering hate speeches in Jammu and Kashmir. She was arrested on July 6 last year.

The NIA had on January 18, 2018 filed a chargesheet against 12 persons including Lashkar-eTaiba founder Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin in connection with the terror funding case

K’taka JD-S chief quits over poor LS show Govt to retain autonomy of Prasar Bharati: Javadekar

BENGALURU, JUN 4 (IANS): Karnataka Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) chief A.H. Vishwanath, here on Tuesday, quit his post, owning moral responsibility for the ruling party’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections. “I have submitted my resignation letter to our national President and party supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, owning moral responsibility for the party’s dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections,” Vishwanath told reporters in Kannada.

Though a party official told IANS, Gowda had not accepted the resignation and efforts were being made to persuade him to withdraw his letter, Vishwanath said he would not withdraw his resignation. “The high command will meet soon and discuss the issue, senior

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leaders like H.D Revanna have advised Vishwanath to withdraw the resignation,” party’s spokesman Ramesh Babu said. Blaming the Congress for the rout the alliance partners in the polls in which they could win only one seat each, Vishwanath said it was due to lack of cooperation and coordination between the two parties.

Of the 28 parliamentary seats in the state, the Congress and the JD-S contested 21 and 7 seats, respectively, as per the pre-poll seat-

sharing arrangement.

“The Congress lost 20 seats and failed to retain 9 of the 10 seats, the JD-S lost 6 seats. Of the two seats we had won in 2014, we could retain only one (Hassan),” Vishwanath said.

The Congress could retain only Bangalore Rural seat, while the BJP won 25 of the 27 seats it contested and enabled Independent Sumalatha Ambareesh to wrest Mandya from the JD-S defeating Nikhil, son of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and grandson of Deve Gowda. In Hassan, Prajwal Revanna, another grandson of Deve Gowda and son of state PWD Minister H.D. Revanna, defeated BJP’s A. Manju and retained the seat. Deve Gowda had won the Hassan seat six times since 1991.

Streamline edn system, SC to state & central govts cal and dental courses in the academic year 2019-20.

“State of Maharashtra is solely responsible for this situation and the uncertainty which is there today also,” the bench said.

The court observed that students were worried about the colleges and courses which they would get for further studies and it was difficult for them to remain

On the occasion, Javadekar besides highlighting the significance of the autonomy of the public broadcaster, also said press freedom is “sacrosanct”, according to a statement issued by the ministry.

“These vans are equipped to telecast live using video stream from multiple cameras. All of these are equipped to support telecast of content in highdefinition through which viewers across the country will be able to access high quality content,” it said.

Javadekar also talked about enhanced viewer experience through the deployment of these DSNG vans with high definition compatibility, which will cater to DD News.

The minister lauded public broadcasters DD and

OFFICE OF THE

DIMAPUR NKONJAN NYIRO RANGE EKHÜNG Dimapur- 797112 : Nagaland FELICITATION

The Dimapur Nkonjan Nyiro Range Ekhüng (DNNRE) would like to extend our profound gratitude to the collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN for elevating its member Mr. N. Motsüthüng Ngullie, S/o. Mr. & Mrs. Ntsenthtüng Ngullie of N/Longidang Village from the Post of Tatar to Deputy Kilonser.

Further, DNNRE is also immensely proud of his outstanding achievement and for bringing laurels to the Ekhüng in particular. We wish him the very best and pray that Almighty God grant him good health, wisdom and success in all his future endeavours.

Mr. Chiporao Ngullie Chairman

Mr. Sacheo Ezung General Secretary

FELICITATION

The Shaki Students' Union congratulates Mr. W. Ravungo Lotha on being promoted to Joint Secretary and Ms. N. Nsungbeni Tsopoe for securing the highest mark (Education) in the recently concluded HSSLC examination, 2019.

The Union further wishes them success in their future endeavours.

President, SSU P. Lorina Khuvung

General Secy.

Eyingthung Ngullie

APPRECIATION

Date 04/06/2019

(PELE KHEZHIE) President, NCSU Nagaland: Kohima

(JOHN KATH) General Secretary, NCSU Nagaland: Kohima

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The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) Head Office Kohima extend its profound appreciation to Deputy Commissioner D.C Dimapur Shri. Kevekha Kevin Zehol (NCS) for his great concern for the construction of 4 lane road, especially Pakala Pahar jurisdiction which is the most dangerous portion. However with intervention of D.C Dimapur now the work is going on smoothly as per the order road blockage starts from 10: 30 P.M to 5:00 A.M every day. While appreciating this, the union also appeal to all the commuter to fully co-operate with the District Administration order, for early completion of this mega project in future.

Further the union appeal to all the commuter to bear with us the inconveniences caused in this regard.

All India Radio (AIR) for their credible programmes and coverage and asked officials to promote channels like DD Bharati.

He also appreciated

DECLARATION

I, Shri. Mahei alias (Esben Zels), S/o Dising, a resident of Ward-5, Jalukie town, do hereby tender my sincere apology to the Jalukie Pumling Youth Organization (JPYO) of Old Jalukie Village for defaming the good name of Jalukie People with self derived fabricated information.

I declare to the general public that on my own request the JPYO has considered my case of illegal log operation through payment of ` 4000 to obtain my seized log on humanitarian ground. I also declare that I shall not commit such offence in future and any recurrence thereof I may be dealt with as per the customary law of the land owner MAHEI (ESBEN ZELS) WARD-5, JALUKIE TOWN DP-4447 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No. Jud-4/SC/2014/89 Dated Pfro, the 30th May 2019

NOTICE

Whereas Smti LONIEO, W/o Lt. Kovekha, Chowkidar, PWD Department of Khezhakeno Village under Phek District has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension, bank A/c etc. belonging to Lt. KOVEKHA who expired on 11/04/2019.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero K-1524

No. JUD-21/SUCCTN/LEGAL GRDNSP/2018/361 ZBTO Dated the 31.05/2019

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE

FELICITATION Ref. No NCSU/GS-02/2019

Prakash Javadekar (File)

the expansion of Prasar Bharati on social media platforms like YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Prasar Bharati Chairman Suryaprakash said the public broadcaster is moving ahead in the direction of “Sabka Vishwas” policy propounded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare said a threeyear plan has been approved by the government to develop the infrastructure of Prasar Bharati at an expenditure of Rs 1,054 crore.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO, NAGALAND

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“We are telling the states as well the Union of India to look at the plight of the students,” the bench said, adding that uncertainty over admissions would have an effect on the entire career of the candidates.

The bench pulled up the Maharashtra government for the uncertainty in the state regarding admission to post graduate medi-

in uncertainty like this.

The bench, while referring to the orders passed by the apex court and the subsequent development in the Maharashtra PG admission matter, said it does not want to pass any order which would effect other students.

“It is too late to disturb anything. We do not want to create further problem,” it said.

NEW DELHI, JUN 4 (PTI): Asserting that press freedom is “sacrosanct”, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar Tuesday said the new government at the Centre will retain the autonomy of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati.

He said this after flagging off 17 state-of-theart high-definition digital service news gathering (DSNG) vans at Doordarshan Bhawan here.

Prasar Bharati was established through an act which safeguards its autonomy, Javadekar said.

“Autonomy of Prasar Bharati is important. We will retain it...We want Prasar Bharati to work smoothly and bring new programmes and find new dimensions,” he said.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 4 (PTI): The entire education system of the country should be streamlined so that students do not have to face stress while seeking admissions to various courses, the Supreme Court said Tuesday.

Taking note of “plight of students” due to uncertainty over admissions to post graduate medical and dental courses in the academic year 2019-20 in Maharashtra, the apex court said such a situation is difficult for the meritorious students.

“Our anxiety is for the students. This happens every year and there is uncertainty in the mind of students with regard to admissions in medical or other courses,” a vacation bench comprising Justices Indu Malhotra and M R Shah said while hearing the Maharashtra medical admission matter.

“Why don’t you streamline the entire education system? Why this tension and stress to the students?

Why all these litigations,” the bench said.

Border Police on standby to retrieve the bodies and is waiting for instructions from the Union government to proceed, he said.

“After finalising technical details, the team will be sent to the spot in two groups, both by helicopters as well as on foot through the trek route to retrieve the bodies,” he said.

The magistrate said a report on the search-andrescue mission has been sent to the Centre.

The five bodies were located on the basis of clues provided by four rescued climbers from the United Kingdom on Sunday.

The missing mountaineers comprised seven from the UK, the US and Australia, and a liaison officer from Delhi’s Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

The have been identified as team leader Martin Moran, members John McLaren, Richard Payne, Rupert Havel (from the UK); Anthony Sudekum and Rachel Bimmel (from the US); Ruth Macrain (from Australia); and liaison officer Chetan Pandey.

Moran previously had scaled the peak twice, according to the district magistrate.

The route to the peak begins from Munsiyari, about 132 km from the district headquarters.

NIA crackdown on Kashmiri separatists; 3 more in custody

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Shah holds detailed meetings on J&K, Northeast

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and voluntarily much less planning to assassinate/ kill/murder Kejriwal,” he said.

A legal notice was also sent to the two political leaders wherein they were called upon to immediately withdraw their tweets and apologise within a day’s time, the complaint said.

During the Lok Sabha polls, the Delhi chief minister had said in an interview to a Punjabi channel that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to get him killed by his own Personal Security Officer (PSO) in the manner in which Indira Gandhi had been assassinated.

Countering the charge Gupta had tweeted, “Before the slapgate on May 4, @ArvindKejriwal asked the liaison officer to lift the security cover around his vehicle. The chief minister’s instruction is registered in the roznamcha (police diary). The AAP could not receive electoral gain out of it because I exposed this, so out of frustration Kejriwal is saying that his PSO reports to the BJP.” Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia shot back and accused Gupta of being a part of the conspiracy to kill Arvind Kejriwal.

District admin awaits Centre’s nod 30 hrs after spotting bodies

The Office of the Soyim Students’ Union would like to appreciate the following students for their diligent efforts and achievements in their studies: 1. Mr. Nokzenketer, S/o. Mr. & Mrs. Jungpongmoa Pongen Achieved : Ao Subject Topper Examination : HSLC 2019 School : Mount Moriah School, Ungma Board : Nagaland Board Of School Education 2. Mr. Okten Jamir, S/o. Mr. & Mrs. Pangjunglepzuk Jamir Achieved : Top 10 Examination : HSSLC 2019 College : St. Edmund’s College, Shillong Board : Meghalaya Board Of School Education The Office wish them good health and success in their future endeavours. Also, we congratulate all the students who successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC examination 2019.

Sd/Sd/Lipokakum Longkumer Temjenliba Jamir President, SSU General Secretary, SSU

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NEW DELHI, JUN 4 (PTI): Delhi BJP leader Vijender Gupta on Tuesday filed a defamation complaint in a court here against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia for allegedly “maligning” his image by accusing him of attempting to kill the AAP chief.

The case will come up for hearing before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal on June 6.

In the complaint, Gupta, who is the Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, has sought Rs 1 crore as compensation from Kejriwal and Sisodia, besides litigation costs.

He claimed that due to widespread circulation of tweets and news reports on the statement of the two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, his reputation was harmed for which they have not expressed any remorse or apologised.

“The accused persons have damaged the complainant’s image, image of BJP and its leaders, supporters and workers badly and have tarnished his reputation and defamed him by making frivolous and scandalous statements

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019

Shri/Smti V. Kashevi Aye of D.C Hill colony/village/town under Zunheboto District has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that His Wife, Late H. Kheshiho Tuccu has expired on 05/04/2019.

It is hereby notified that if No Objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for the issue of the same.

(Ajit Kumar Ranjan) IAS Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, Nagaland DP-4436

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

In the Court of Smti SHARON LONGCHARI Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late KHRIESAKEDU TSÜKRÜ Deceased, has been filed by Smti ASHUPHUO TSÜKRÜ relation Mother R/o H/No-11 Oriental Colony, Dimapur to draw his/her Family Pension, Bank Acct, etc, who expired on 17-03-2019.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 5/7/2019.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 4 day of 6/2019.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-4442

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019

Sweden denies detention request of Julian Assange

Big victory for Assange; secures legal victory, Swedish court denies detention request.

was one of four sexual assault accusations that Assange faced after his visit to Sweden in August 2010. The case has never moved beyond the investigation stage and Assange has not been charged with any crimes in the country.

In August 2015, the statute of limitations on three of the four allegations lapsed. Under Swedish law, any charges related to the fourth allegation of rape must be made by August 2020. The probe into the alleged rape was suspended in 2017 as a result of Assange’s continued residence in the embassy.

On Monday the judge said that in order to finish the investigation, the prosecutors could issue a European Investigation Order, which would make it possible for them to interview Assange and conclude the inquiry.

The prosecutor said the investigation will continue but didn’t give any details about the next steps.

Since his arrest in April, Assange has been sentenced to nearly a year in a UK prison over bail violations stemming from when he first entered the Ecuadorian embassy. He is also facing a US extradition request.

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China warns citizens against travelling to US

Scientists turn plastic waste into jet fuel

Beijing, Jun 4 (PTI): In an unusual move, China Tuesday issued a travel alert for its citizens visiting the US, warning them of harassment and public security issues in the country as bilateral ties touched a new low amid a spiralling trade war.

The warning came a day after China cautioned its students against going to the US for studies.

China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Tuesday issued the travel alert for Chinese tourists travelling to the United States which could hit the American travel industry badly.

Noting the frequent occurrence of shootings, robberies and theft in the United States recently, the ministry warned Chinese tourists to fully assess the risks of travelling to the US. Chinese tourists are asked to learn about the information about the public security situation and related laws and regulations of tourist destinations, to raise safety awareness and step up precautions to stay safe, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The travel alert is valid until the end of this year.

Last year, the number of Chinese tourists visiting the US fell for the first time

in 15 years, after more than a decade of rapid growth, amid the trade friction between the two countries.

The two countries have been locked in an escalating conflict over trade for the past year.

The conflict increased in recent months as Washington has tightened trade restrictions on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

Hopes for an imminent trade deal were shattered in May after the Trump administration more than doubled tariffs on USD 200 billion of Chinese imports and threatened additional duties.

Defending the travel alert, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a media briefing here that “China made this decision in response to current circumstances”.

Asked whether the measure which could hit US travel industry is part of the escalating trade war between the two countries, Geng said, “Chinese people travelling to US encountered various difficulties during the entry and after entry.

They were interrogated and harassed by law enforcing agencies. So it is only necessary for us to issue such a notice.”

He said China had issued similar warning to students and scholars.

Dr. Hanwu Lei and his research team in the lab, working to find a use for plastic waste. Credit-Washington State University.

Washington, Jun 4 (IANS): Plastic trash may one day help people fly as researchers have found a way to turn daily plastic waste products into jet fuel.

“There is a lot of hydrogen in plastics, which is a key component in fuel,” said Hanwu Lei, Associate Professor at the Washington State University in the US. To produce jet fuel, the researchers melted plastic waste at high temperature with activated carbon.

“This is a very good, and relatively simple, way to recycle these plastics,” Lei said. For the study, the research team tested lowdensity polyethylene and mixed a variety of waste plastic products like water

bottles, milk bottles, plastic bags and ground them down to around three millimetres, or about the size of a grain of rice.

During the research, the plastic granules were then placed on top of activated carbon in a tube reactor at a high temperature, ranging from 430 degree Celsius to 571 degrees Celsius. The carbon is a catalyst or a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

“Plastic is hard to break down. You have to add a catalyst to help break the chemical bonds,” Lei said.

After testing several different catalysts at different temperatures, the best result

they had produced a mixture of 85 per cent jet fuel and 15 per cent diesel fuel, said the study published in the journal Applied Energy. “We can recover almost 100 per cent of the energy from the plastic we tested, the fuel is very good quality, and the byproduct gasses produced are high quality and useful as well,” Lei said.

“You have to separate the resulting product to get jet fuel, if you don’t separate it, then it’s all diesel fuel,” Lei added. At least 4.8 million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean each year worldwide, according to conservative estimates by scientists.

The new process shows promise in reducing that waste.

Uppsala (Sweden), Jun 4 (IANS): WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won a major legal victory as a Swedish court denied a request to detain him over a sexual assault investigation dating back to 2010.

The ruling by the Uppsala District Court on Monday is a setback for prosecutors who were hoping to issue a European Arrest Warrant for Assange and request his extradition from the United Kingdom to Sweden. The court agreed with prosecutors that Assange could pose a flight risk, but said detention would not be proportionate, CNN reported. The Swedish rape investigation was the reason Assange spent almost seven

years in self-imposed exile in London’s Ecuadorian Embassy. The WikiLeaks founder walked into the building in June 2012, shortly after losing a years-long extradition battle in the UK’s Supreme Court.

He remained there until April this year, when his dramatic arrest prompted Swedish prosecutors to reopen the investigation last month.

Assange’s lawyer, Per E Samuelson, said Monday that his client denied the accusations and also argued that detention would be disproportionate. He added that Assange “has always wanted to cooperate” with the investigation.

The rape allegation

Erdogan vows to keep S-400 deal with Russia

Rare snowfall hits sub-tropical Australia Two-thirds of AIDS treatment drugs supplied by India

Istanbul, Jun 4 (IANS): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday vowed to buy Russian-made S-400 missile defence system despite being threatened with sanctions from the US. “There is an agreement. We have determination. It is out of the question to take a step back from it,” Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul.

The Turkish leader said that the US was not making an offer as good as the S-400 deal in terms of its Patriots system, Xinhua news agency reported.

“We can take a step for Patriots, if there is a positive offer as Russia made,” Erdogan said. Washington is concerned that the S-400 missiles on Turkish territory could gain valuable intelligence on the technical systems of the US-made F-35 jets which Ankara plans to buy, and has threatened to impose severe sanctions on Turkey if the deal with Moscow is followed through.

A blanket of white snow has covered parts of the iconic Blue Mountains while the NSW coast is being battered by strong winds and rain.

Canberra, Jun 4 (IANS): Icy conditions have swept across eastern Australia, bringing rare snowfall to subtropical areas of the country, weather officials said on Tuesday.

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology described it as a “rare” sight, noting the state of Queensland had not experienced significant snowfall since 2015, reports the BBC. Severe weather warnings have also been issued for a 1,000 km stretch

of coast which includes Sydney.

People have been urged to stay indoors amid heavy rain and gale-force winds.

Meteorologist Lachlan Stone said the snowfall in Queensland, driven by colder air from the south, was an unusual occurrence in a state with a sub-tropical to tropical climate.

“But in the south of the state, particularly near the New South Wales border, it’s quite mountainous and

in the elevated areas it can get quite cold,” he told the BBC. Authorities said that snow had fallen near the town of Stanthorpe, 220 km south-west of Brisbane, leading to near-freezing temperatures.

Up to 5 cm of snow also blanketed the Blue Mountains region, west of Sydney, prompting road closures and travel warnings.

June marks the beginning of winter in Australia.

United Nations, Jun 4 (IANS): Taking a lead in the global fight against AIDS, India is supplying the world with two-thirds of the drugs to treat those infected with HIV, according to Indian diplomat Paulomi Tripathi.

“These affordable generic medicines have helped scale up access to treatment across developing countries,” Tripathi, a First Secretary in India’s UN mission, told the General Assembly on Monday.

“India is contributing in the international fight against AIDS: almost twothirds of the antiretroviral drugs used globally are supplied by the Indian pharmaceutical industry,” she said during a discussion on the Implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the political declarations on HIV/AIDS adopted by the General

Two-thirds of AIDS treatment drugs supplied globally

by India.

Assembly in 2001. Tripathi emphasised the importance of continued political commitment to ensure that competing financing demands and changing priorities did not affect efforts to provide adequate resources to fighting HIV/ AIDS. “Ensuring uninterrupted access of affordable antiretroviral drugs and quality care, as well as adherence to treatment through support services, is necessary to combat drug resistance,”

she said. Domestically, “the focus is on reduction in new infection, elimination of mother to child transmission and elimination of stigma and discrimination by 2020,” she added.

New infections have declined in India by more than 80 per cent from peak of epidemic in 1995 and deaths from the disease have come down by 71 per cent since its peak in 2005, she said.

Tripathi ascribed the

progress to the involvement of communities, civil society and people living with HIV in policy and delivery of services and through intensified information, education and communication drives.

India, which is described as the pharmacy to the world has a special licence the UN-backed Medicines Patent Pool to manufacture anti-AIDS medicine TenofovirAlafenamide (TAF) for 112 developing countries.

According to a 2017 study by Harvard Business School, low-cost generic antiretroviral drugs from India “have been integral to the rapid scale-up of HIV treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries”. “A common first-line regimen of treatment decreased from $414 per person per year to $74 per person per year for Indian generics,” it said.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Lanthungo Jami Born :- 26 Nov. 1960 – Died :- 30 May 2019 We, the bereaved family of Late Lanthungo Jami, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, materially, financially, and spiritually during his brief illness and at demise of our beloved father on 30th May 2019.

The family members would also like to convey a special thanks to : 1. Wokha Town Baptist Church 2. LMTC Colony Members 3. LMTC Colony Youth Wing 4. Wokha Town Lio-Longidang Union 5. Jami Ekhung Wokha Town 6. Wokha Town Lio-longidang Yanpoi Eyiokho 7. Nazareth Prayer & Healing Center, Kandinu 8. Shri, Mmhonlumo Kikon (Advisor for IT, NRE & SIT) 9. Mr & Mrs Vanjamo Ngullie & his families 10. Dr. Shirley Thailikliu Leivon 11. Mr. Zajamo Kikon 12. CIHSR Doctors, Nurses & Staff 13. Faith Healing Prayer Center, Dimapur 14. UFLA Dimapur 15. Dimapur Town Lio-longidang Union 16. Lio-Longidang Baptist Ekhumkho 17. Longtsiri Baptist Ekhumkho 18. Longtsiri Eloe Yingro 19. Friends and well wishers We, deeply regret our inability to thank you each and every individually, yet it is our sincere prayer that may our Almighty God blessing be upon to one and all for your valuable and relentlessly support for act of sympathy.

Born in 1949 – Died on 29-05-2019 We the bereaved family members would like to acknowledge and convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, morally, spiritually and financially during the prolonged illness and demise of Late Hutanbo Nchang.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Doctors and Staff of Metro Hospital, Dimapur 2. Smt. Sarita Yadav, IAS, DC Peren 3. Shri. Vishal, IPS, DCP-II, Dimapur 4. Dr. Sentitula, IFS, DFO, Peren 5. Nchangram Lun Aruang, Nagaland 6. Jalukie B’ Village Council 7. Village Councils of New Kejanglwa, Sinjol, Seilem, Nkio B’, Samziuram, Bongkolong & Pelhang 8. Notun Bosti Council, Dimapur 9. Zeliang Khel Council, Notun Bosti, Dimapur 10. Zeliang Khel Women Council, Notun Bosti, Dimapur 11. Kuki GB Union, Ahthibung Sub-Division 12. Zeliang Kuki GB Union, Ahthibung Sub-Division 13. Sitlhou Clan, Ahthibung Sub-Division 14. Liangmai Baptist Phumling, Jalukie B’ 15. Dunsu Co-operative Society, Jalukie B’ Though we may fail to mention each and every individual, we will always hold all of you close to our hearts for the unconditional support and we fervently pray that Almighty God shower His abundant blessings upon you all.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Dziivingozo Weo (CPL) Born: 28.04.1988 Died: 31.05.2019

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths”

We the bereaved family convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, morally and financially, more so who had sacrificed in bringing our Beloved all the way from Pune and also accompanied us all the way from Dimapur to our home. We are greatly honored and indebted to you all. May Almighty God Bless you all for your kind gesture and support.

We convey our special thanks to: 164 Infantry Battalion (TA) Home & Heart, Jakhama Kuda Razha Jakhama Pfii Ko 2 Wing, ARDE PASHAN, Pune Lhailam Saum Phaipijang, Dimapur AOC 2 WG, AF MH Kirkee, Pune AOC IN-C, HQ EAC, IAF Naga Air Warriors Catholic of North East Region, Pune Naga Christian Fellowship, Pune Chief of the AIR Staff Naga Students Union, Pune Commander 11 Tac, AF Rising Star Peliko Jakhama Student’s Union Spray Squad Khriebeinuo Family & Colleagues NHAK (M&G) Kohima District Tenyimia Ex-Servicemen’s Union From, Loving Family K

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Loving wife, sons, daughters, in-laws & grandchildren.

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Infotainment

World’s first humanoid robot prepares for its first art exhibition

Country star Randy Travis releases new music 6 years after near-fatal stroke

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The artwork will include drawing, painting, sculpture and video art, exploring the boundaries between AI, technology and organic life.

‘Pioneering a new AI art movement, we are excited to present Ai-Da, the first professional humanoid artist, who creates her own art, as well as being a performance artist,’ said Aidan Meller, Ai-Da’s brainchild and gallery owner.

As an AI robot, her artwork uses AI processes and algorithms.

‘The work engages us to think about AI and technological uses and abuses in the world today.’

Engineers in Leeds

developed the robotic hand used by Ai-Da, which follows a number of stages and AI algorithms, calculating a virtual path based on what it sees in front of it and interpreting co-ordinates to create the piece of art.

‘We are looking forward to the conversation Ai-Da sparks in audiences,’ said Lucy Seal, researcher and curator for the project.

‘A measure of her artistic potential and success will be the discussion she inspires.

‘Engaging people so we feel empowered to reimagine our attitudes to organic life and our futures are a major aim of the project.’

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Christina Aguilera says she ‘wasn’t surprised’ Adam Levine left ‘The Voice’

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C humanoid AI robot is set to open its own exhibition of artwork in Oxford, drawn independently using a robotic arm and an inbuilt camera.

The robot, called AiDa after the mathematician Ada Lovelace, is said to be the first ultra-realistic robot capable of drawing people from life using her eye and a pencil in her hand, according to its creators.

Ai-Da’s solo exhibition Unsecured Futures, which opens at Oxford University from June 12, will showcase a selection of the robot’s work, developed using AI processes and algorithms at the university.

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ountry music star Randy Travis dropped a single “One in a Row” last week, the first music the singer has released since suffering a nearly fatal stroke six years ago.

The North Carolina native recorded the breakup ballad “One in a Row” in 2013 before he was hospitalized for viral cardiomyopathy, a virus that attacks the heart. He suffered a stroke shortly after.

Travis experienced several complications after his stroke, including a collapsed lung and infections, which left him in a near comatose state. Despite a long journey through recovery, he still suffers from aphasia, a condition that limits his ability to speak and give interviews.

The 60-year-old also released a new memoir last month titled “Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith and Brav-

ing the Storms of Life,” in which the star documents his working-class beginnings, his rise to country music stardom as well as the collapse of his marriage.

T h e m e m o i r wa s written using a co-author who studied the manner in which Travis writes and speaks and then reviewed his writing with Travis and wife, Mary Travis.

“What Randy wants most is for that book to inspire people that maybe feel rejected or lonely, people are battling with things they don’t know how to understand,” Mary Travis told The Associated Press.

Travis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016 and surprised the crowd by singing “Amazing Grace.”

He continues to make progress in physical therapy with speaking, walking and even singing.

(FoxNews)

hristina Aguilera is sharing her thoughts on Adam Levine’s exit from “The Voice.”

When asked how the “Liberation” songstress reacted to the recent news that Levine was stepping down after 16 seasons as a coach on the NBC singing competition series, Aguilera said she “wasn’t surprised.”

“We held hands from the beginning of that show,” the 38-year-old, who was also a coach on the show for six seasons before leaving in 2016, explained to Access in a new interview published on Monday.

She continued: “We kicked it off and we didn’t know where it was going to go, what was going to happen, so I think there’s always a time and a place where, especially as an artist, getting back into your creative mode and getting out of that kind of

environment is important I think. I actually gained some respect with that decision. “I think it’s good to follow your heart over Dallas sometimes,” she added with a laugh.

Last month, “The Voice” host, Carson Daly, made the announcement that Levine would not be returning to the show.

“After 16 seasons, Adam Levine, our beloved coach and friend, has decided to leave ‘The Voice.’

Adam was one of the original coaches that launched the show, winning the

competition three times and inspiring many of the artists that he worked so closely with over the years … He’ll always be a cherished member of the ‘Voice’ family and, of course, we wish him nothing but the best,” Daly said at the time (via the Post).

Levine joined the show as a coach when it first aired in 2011, along with country singer Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green and Aguilera.

Meanwhile, Aguilera kicked off her Las Vegas residency on May 31.

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Theron to receive 2019 American Cinematheque Award tion films, like ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ and ‘Atomic Blonde’.

“She gave us portraits of troubled women in Golden Globe-nominated performances in ‘Young

Adult’ and ‘Tully’. She made an immediate and strong impression from the beginning in acclaimed as ‘The Cider House Rules’,” Nicita said.

Theron will star as

Megyn Kelly in the upcoming Fox News movie about the Roger Ailes harassment scandal. She will also be co-producing the yet untitled film.

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ollywood star Charlize Theron has been selected for the 2019 American Cinematheque Award, to be presented in California on November 8.

“The American Cinematheque is pleased to honour Charlize Theron as the 33rd recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. Theron is making a significant contribution to the art of motion pictures,

while breaking through outmoded limitations on what an actress and producer can do,” American Cinematheque chairman Rick Nicita said.

Nicita said Theron won the Academy Award for transfor ming herself into a serial killer in ‘Monster’ and earned another Oscar nomination for ‘North Country’. She showed her fierce physicality in acclaimed ac-

Hearty congratulations to Shri Vanpvuthung Tsopoe (105 years old) Head Gaon Bura of Shaki village; Wokha on your 50 years of dedicated service to the State as GBofficial appointment dated 05/06/1969.

Your commitment is a rare example worthy of emulating.

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No need for England to panic, says Joe Root

Joe Root

Nottingham, Jun 4 (IANS): Joe Root believes England must not press the panic button after being handed a 14-run defeat

by Pakistan in their second match of the ongoing World Cup. On Monday, Root scored the first hundred of

the ongoing tournament and appeared to be steering England towards victory before he and fellow centurion Jos Buttler were removed in quick succession and the tail-enders were unable to repair the damage.

“We had done a lot of

hard work to rebuild and get ourselves in a position to win the game so I was bitterly disappointed to get out when I did,” said Root after England finished on 334/9 in reply to Pakistan’s 348/8 at Trent Bridge.

“Maybe we had left ourselves a little bit too much to do at the back end but the most important thing now for us as a group is not to panic. We know what works for us as a formula, and as a team, but other sides are allowed to play well and we’ve got to make sure we learn quickly and bounce back.”

England will next face Bangladesh in Cardiff on Saturday and Root believes it is imperative the squad maintain full confidence in the methods that have lifted them to numero uno spot in the ICC ODI rankings.

“The temptation is to get a little bit tense but one of our great strengths as a side is sticking to the way we go about things and be as smart as possible,” said Root after registering the 15th ODI century of his career.

“The beauty of this format is that I do believe the best four teams over the tournament will qualify for the semi-finals and we’ve got to make sure we play some good cricket in our remaining games.

“One thing this side doesn’t do very often is to make the same mistake twice and I’m sure the guys will make sure it’s a very different performance against Bangladesh. In the field we definitely weren’t as good as we were in the first game (against South Africa), that’s for sure, and that’s a good marker for us,” he added.

Naga wrestler to take part in Mas Wrestling

File photo of Keduovilie Zumvu

Kohima, Jun 4 (NPN): Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) wrestler Keduovilie Zumvu, ABSI of Nagaland Police will be part of Indian team for World Mas Wrestling to be held at Baku, Azerbaijan from June 6 to 12.

According to a press note by NWA president, Neivikuolie Khatsu, Zumu along with other Indian team mate will be leaving on June 5 from Mumbai.

The NWA while praying for his good health and safe journey for the tournament urged upon all wrestling lovers to uphold him in prayer.

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Kohima Football League fixtures announced

Kohima, Jun 4 (NPN): Defending champions Sechü Zubza FC will kick off their campaign against Khriekesa FC in the first match of the 3rd Kohima Football League 2019 on June 8 at astro turf IG Stadium, Kohima.

The gruelling league round will see a total of 21 matches in the process during the month long tournament.

The inaugural ceremony, scheduled at 12 noon, will be graced by Zale Neikha, advisor of youth resources and sports as the special guest.

The defending cham-

pions Sechü Zubza FC will be vying for the coveted league title along with six other teams including Vanguard FC Tseminyu, Khriekesa FC Meriema, Forerunners FC Thizama, United 16 FC, Kohima along with debutants Kohima Eagles FC and A. Yhome FC. Some of the prominent players in the league are Hitova Ayemi, who is currently playing for Minerva Punjab FC. He will be playing for debutant team Kohima Eagles, while the former Aizawl FC player Kwethelhi Thopi will play for Forerunners FC.

Qatar to host 2019, 2020 FIFA Club WC

Paris, Jun 4 (IANS): FIFA has appointed Qatar as the host of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019 and 2020 to function as test events for the next FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Qatar will host the 2019 and 2020 editions in its existing seven-team format, with a revamped edition of the tournament featuring 24 teams to be played from 2021 onwards, reports Xinhua news agency.

For FIFA, the 2019 and 2020 editions of the competition will serve as

“valuable test events in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2022”.

The world football governing body added that the timing of the tournament, usually around early December, corresponds with that of the next FIFA World Cup, allowing for testing under similar climatic conditions.

“There is no doubt that the Club World Cup will be a very important test event for us,” Hassan alThawadi, secretary general of Supreme Committee for

Real Madrid sign Luka Jovic

World Archery threatens to suspend India

Ko l k at a , J u n 4 (Agencies): World Archery (WA) said it will immediately suspend the Archery Association of India (AAI) if the two factions go ahead with different elections in Delhi and Chandigarh on June 9.

After the Supreme Court set aside the AAI’s new constitution, struck down its elections and ordered a fresh one, the two factions have been at loggerheads again.

WA and World Archery Asia (WAA) have expressed strong reservations over the announcement of two elections.

“Not only does this contravene any type of good governance (sic), it is simply violating any democratic rule since not all officially mandated delegates can be in two locations at the same time. It is, therefore, both WA and WAA’s position that should (sic) such dual election take place, the results will not be recognised for either election by WA,” said WA sec-

retary-general Tom Dielen in a communication.

“It is clear that (sic) certain different interpretations on who is supposed to organise the elections from the Hon. Supreme Court decision led to this situation.”

WA said in case the AAI got suspended for dual elections, “the Indian team competing in the World Championships would only be able to compete under a WA flag and not the Indian flag.”

WA and WAA have appointed WAA vice-president Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol as the mediator, suggesting that he “try to meet the parties” on June 7 in New Delhi.

“The purpose of this meeting would be to cancel both elections and hold a new one on June 24.” WA expected both factions to respect the outcome of the unified election and “commit to a gentlemen’s agreement that they will not challenge the decision” in court.

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OF OUR DEAREST DADDY LATE SUBASH CHANDRA NAYAK (05/06/2018)

It's been a year that you left us for your heavenly abode. Your absence is always felt. Nothing in this world can fill your absence.

Your love, care and guidance is missed by us every now and then. Your loving memories will always be cherished in our hearts which cannot be erased. Miss you always dear daddy.

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Luca Jovic

Madrid, Jun 4 (Agencies): Real Madrid have completed the signing of Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt on a six-year deal.

Last month it was reported that the move is worth £52.4m (€60m) and the 21-year-old Serbia international striker will earn

£43.7m (€50m) in total or £8.7m a year.

Frankfurt will pay Jovic’s former club Benfica around £10.5m of the transfer fee.

Frankfurt’s Sporting Director Fredi Bobic said in a statement: “Luka Jovic is a big loss for us. His explosiveness and scoring

skills have spread throughout Europe and we’ve benefited not only from his goals over the past two years. But for us it was clear that there is a financial pain threshold.

“For Eintracht Frankfurt this is a good and important transfer. We wish Luka only the best for his future. He has the best qualifications for a great career. And we are proud that we were able to support him along the way.”

Jovic joined Frankfurt on loan from Benfica in 2017 and in April the Bundesliga club exercised their option to make the move permanent.

Naga Kop, the official Liverpool supporters club of Nagaland, held their annual meet cum UEFA Champions League final screening at A1 Powerplay, 3rd Mile, Dimapur on June 1.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Through this column, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us during the demise of my beloved husband and our father Late Lanu Tzudir.

Our deepest gratitude to all families, friends, relatives, churches, associations and everyone who supported us spiritually, physically, morally and financially from the time of his prolonged sickness, till the last moments of his life.

Words are not enough to express our gratefulness. Though we are unable to thank you all personally, we pray that our Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Delivery and Legacy of Qatar, told reporters following the meeting.

The FIFA administration will analyze and approach potential hosts of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2021 before making recommendations at the next FIFA Council meeting in Shanghai in October.

The FIFA Council also approved amendments to the organisation’s code of ethics, disciplinary code and regulations on the status and transfer of players.

Loving wife, children and relatives

Lanu Tzudir 02-10-1951 to 31-05-2019

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT There is not a day that goes by without you in our thoughts. Your life and the memories that we got to share are forever cherished in our hearts.

We miss you.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SZFC icon and promoter Ruopfüzhano Whiso, FBB Colors Femina Miss India Nagaland 2018, along with SZFC players at SBS, Sechü Zubza.

Kohima, Jun 4 (NPN): The reigning champions of the Kohima Football League, Sechü Zubza Football Club (SZFC) officially launched its jersey for the 3rd edition of the KFL 2019 on June 2 at Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechü Zubza.

The jersey was unveiled by club’s icon and promoter, Ruopüzhano Whiso, Miss Nagaland 1st runner-up 2017 and FBB Colors Femina Miss India Nagaland 2018, in the presence of the club’s sponsors and well wishers.

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was graced by SDO (Civil) Sechü Zubza, Mhomo Tungoe as the special guest.

Veteran footballer and state football coach, Ruopfü Meyase, and UEFA licensed coach from Sweden, Sebastian Rasmusen also attended the jersey unveiling programme.

SZFC in a release stated that though some of SZFC key players of the last edition will not be a part of this year’s squad, the club is all geared up to defend its title with the addition of some other prominent players including Rhitsho Mero, Dav-

eikho Moizamo, Shürhosül Zhotso, Petevizo Kezieo, Gideon Leo, Medoneituo Sekhose, Zeaneikho Miasalhou and Disingam Gangmei from Manipur among others.

SZFC made its debut in the KFL in the second season and emerged as the champions.

The SZFC team, comprising 28 players, would be led by one of Nagaland’s most prolific strikers Rhitsho Mero as the captain, while former state player Visakholie Medoze will be the coach and Medozevi Punyü as manager.

1936 – 15.05.19 (83 Yrs) Born: 1937 – Died on 17th May 2019 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Nthelo Lotha (New Changsu Village) wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following the sad loss of our dearest mother. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to each and every individual, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at her sad demise. Your contributions made our loss bearable. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally.

May the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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The entire extended Family of Late Mrs. Tsukjembenla of Chuchuyimlang Town, wife of Lt. Jongmalemba wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy & gestures of kindness shown to us.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many relatives, friends, neighbors, churches & well-wishers who provided spiritual, emotional & practical support at the demise of our dear Mother.

We are truly grateful.

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ICC World Cup: SL beat Afghanistan by 34 runs

Sri Lanka’s Thisara Perera is congratulated by team mates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi. (AP/PTI)

Cardiff, Jun 4 (Agencies): Sri Lanka rallied with the ball to beat Afghanistan by 34 runs in a World Cup match in Cardiff on Tuesday.

Afghanistan bowled well to dismiss the 1996 World Cup champions for just 201.

But faced with a rainrevised target of 187 in 41 overs under the DuckworthLewis method, Afghanistan -- bidding for just their second win in a World Cup match and first over a Test

nation -- slumped to 152 all out.

Nuwan Pradeep took four for 31 while veteran quick Lasith Malinga (three for 39) ended the match when a trademark yorker bowled Hamid Hassan.

Earlier, Mohammad Nabi ran through a panicstricken Sri Lanka top order as Afghanistan bowled their struggling opponents out for 201.

Sri Lanka came out of the blocks quickly under leaden skies, reaching 144

for one before the halfway point of their innings and were on course for a moraleboosting big score against the unfancied Afghans.

But Nabi, who had earlier removed captain Dimuth Karunaratne for 30, turned the match in the Welsh capital on its head, with three wickets in five balls as Sri Lanka slumped to 146-4.

Shell-shocked Sri Lanka kept on losing wickets at regular intervals, with 35 extras the second-highest

scorer.

The turning point of the match was the dramatic 22nd over.

Nabi bowled Lahiru Thirimanne for 25 before having Kusal Mendis caught

by Rahmat Shah in the slips for two runs. Angelo Mathews was next to go, for a duck, also caught by Shah.

Fast bowler Hamid Hassan then had Dhananjaya de Silva caught behind for nought by Mohammad Shahzad to leave Sri Lanka in deep trouble.

Thisara Perera was run out for two before Isuru Udana was bowled by Dawlat Zadran for 10.

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan joined the party, having opener Kusal Perera caught behind by Shahzad for 78.

Rain then intervened, forcing the players from the field, with Sri Lanka 182-8.

The rain delay meant the match was reduced to 41 overs a side but Sri Lanka folded quickly after the resumption, losing Lasith Malinga and Nuwan Pradeep for the addition of just 19 more runs.

Afghanistan need a rain-revised target of 187 to win.

Earlier, Afghanistan

captain Gulbadin Naib won the toss and chose to field, hoping to take advantage of the favourable conditions for bowlers.

But openers Karunaratne and Kusal Perera settled quickly as they shared a stand of 92 for the out-ofform side. Both teams were soundly beaten in their first matches of the tournament in England and Wales.

Former champions Sri Lanka were thumped by 10 wickets by New Zealand on the same ground while Afghanistan went down by seven wickets to defending champions Australia in Bristol.

Afghanistan, playing in only their second World Cup, beat 1996 world champions Sri Lanka soundly in last year’s Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Sri Lanka have won only one of their 10 oneday international matches this year - against minnows Scotland.

Brief scores Sri Lanka – 201 all out (Kusal Perera 78, Dimuth Karunaratne 30; Mohammad Nabi 4/30) Afghanistan – 152 all out (Najibullah Zadran 43, Hazratullah Zazai 30; Nuwan Pradeep 4/31, Lasith Malinga 3/39)

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Murray to play doubles at Queen’s Club London, Jun 4 (IANS): Former world number one Andy Murray will return to the match court in doubles at the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen’s Club to be held later this month.

Murray, who has not played since the Australian Open, will play with 2017 singles champion Feliciano Lopez.

The 32-year-old, winner of a record five singles titles at The Queen’s Club, underwent hip resurfacing surgery in February and has been building his fitness since then. “I am really excited to return to the match court for the first time since my surgery,” Murray was quoted as saying by BBC. “Queen’s has always been a special place for me and it’s the perfect place to return. It’s where I won my first ATP match, my first title in Britain and on grass, and it’s been my most successful tournament overall.

I’m not yet ready to return to the singles court, but I’ve been pain-free for a few months now. I’ve made good progress in training and on the practice court, and this is the next step for me as I try to return to the tour,” he added.

Rijiju promises to spark ‘sporting revolution’

Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Jun 4 (IANS): Newly appointed Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday promised to “bring a change” that would spark a “sporting revolution” in the country. “ E ve r y o n e k n ow s cricket jargon like googly.

But generally people are not aware of the technical aspects of most sports. And interest will not be generated unless we go into the technicalities of games,” said Rijiju while on a visit to Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here.

Rijiju said that creating awareness about Olympic sports was paramount to helping India grow in the field. “I am very particular about meeting the needs of the players. If they are supported, they won’t have to worry about anything but working hard,” said Rijiju.

He also said that the

government won’t meddle with the autonomy of federations for individual sports in the country. “There has to be good coordination between the federation and the government bodies so that the needs of the players and the coaches are handled properly.

Rijiju also called for unity within and between federations. “I want to tell all the sports federations of the country that we are a team. There should be no divisions or factions; we must sit on the same table because we are all Team India,” he said.

“We will ensure that in the next three Olympics, we will make tremendous improvement,” said the Sports Minister. “I am very satisfied with whatever I have seen today, now it is about the results. We are planting the trees, now it is for them to bear fruits.”

Steyn ruled out of World Cup Resurgent Konta into French Open semi finals

South Africa’s Dale Steyn takes part in a training session in London.

Southampton, Jun 4 (PTI): In a big blow to South Africa, pace spearhead Dale Steyn was Tuesday ruled out of the World Cup after failing to recover from a shoulder injury, a development that could hasten his international retirement.

South Africa have named left-arm seamer Beuran Hendricks as his replacement after approval from the Event Technical committee. There is hardly any chance of a return in forseeable future for the 35-year-old Steyn, who had sustained a second shoulder injury during IPL where he

played a couple of games for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

“The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 has approved Beuran Hendricks as a replacement player for Dale Steyn in the South Africa squad for the remainder of the tournament,” a media release stated.

“Bowler Steyn has suffered a second shoulder injury which has not responded to treatment and has ruled him out of bowling for the foreseeable future. His re-

placement Hendricks is a left-arm fast bowler,” it further stated.

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was understandably disappointed.

“Dale has struggled really hard to get back into the team. It’s been a tough twoyear, two-and-a-half years for him and he would need support right now. It’s important that us as the team and the management make sure there’s things in place for him to assist him, to be there for him. He needs love at the moment,” Du Plessis said at the pre-match press conference.

“It’s a tough time for him. He’s tried really hard to get fit for this campaign.

He was bowling unbelievably well in the lead-up to this tournament and the IPL he was at his best. Unfortunately, it happened there in the IPL in those two games that he played there,” the skipper said.

The 2019 World Cup was supposed to be his last World Cup and this injury could well mean a sad end to the career of one of the greatest fast bowlers of modern era.

Paris, Jun 4 (Agencies): A resurgent Johanna Konta beat Sloane Stephens to become the first British woman since Jo Durie in 1983 to reach the French Open semi-finals.

Konta, ranked No 4 in the world two years ago before a dip in form, cleared the opening hurdle at Roland Garros for the first time in five attempts and is now a Grand Slam semi-finalist again after producing another stunning display against the seventh seed on Court Philippe-Chatrier to win 6-1 6-4.

“This is my first match on the new Chatrier and to play one of the best players in the world and to play at the level I did, I feel very proud of myself. I’m just so pleased to have gone through,” Konta said in her on-court interview.

“Definitely dealing with the conditions out here, it’s super windy, and an opponent like Sloane who can run away with that match.

I’m just pleased I was able to keep her on the back foot.”

Konta’s remarkable form showed no sign of letting up as she raced through

the opening set in just 32 minutes against Stephens.

The American. who is a proven clay-court performer and a runner-up here 12 months ago to Simona Halep, was helpless in the face of an onslaught of power and superb serving from Konta, who clinched the set for the loss of one game in just 32 minutes.

Both players began a little nervously but, after holding serve in an eightminute first game, Konta did not look back.

Stephens, who is a major winner having lifted the US Open title in 2017, was broken for the third time in the opening game of the second set and that was enough for Konta, whose first-strike tennis simply took the match away from her.

It is by some distance Konta’s best run at a Slam since she reached the last four at Wimbledon two years ago, after which she experienced feelings of burnout and a dramatic slump in her fortunes.

She is now benefiting from her relatively new coaching relationship having worked with softly-spo-

Sloane Stephens greets Jo Konta after their French Open quarter final match on Tuesday

ken Frenchman Dimitri Zavialoff since October.

Konta matches Durie’s effort 36 years ago by making it through to the last four of the tournament. On that occasion Durie lost to Mima Jausovec from the former Yugoslavia, but Konta will fancy her chances of making history on Thursday.

Nadal, Federer in semis

Rafael Nadal has advanced to a record-extending 12th semifinal at the French Open with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 win over Kei Nishikori on Tuesday.

Waiting for him will be Roger Federer.

“I’m very satisfied,” Nadal said during his oncourt interview after the match. “It’s incredible. Lots of emotions. To be back in the semifinals is something very, very important.’’

T h e o n ly t r o u b l e that Nadal, the defending champion who has a career record of 91-2 at Roland Garros, ran into against the seventh-seeded Nishikori on Court Philippe Chatrier was a rain delay of just more than an hour during the third set.

Next up for Nadal will be Federer, the No. 3 seed who defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4.

It will be the 39th career matchup -- and 13th in a Grand Slam event -- between the two superstars in the Open Era; Nadal leads 9-3 in majors, 23-15 overall and has a 13-2 edge on clay, on which they last played against each other in 2013 in Rome.

Nadal has won all five of his career matchups against Federer at the French Open.

India aim to further Proteas’ misery in WC England’s Archer, Roy fined for code breach Southampton, Jun 4 (IANS): India will look to add to South Africa’s agony when they face beleaguered Faf du Plessis’ men in their first World Cup encounter at the Ageas Bowl, here on Wednesday.

The Proteas are hurting after two defeats against England and Bangladesh, while India are fresh and raring to go, and that only makes them more dangerous.

India, after their second warm-up match against Bangladesh, had more than a week’s time to tune off and get themselves prepared for their first World Cup match.

It will be interesting to see whether Virat Kohli will go in with both the spinners -- Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal -- or will go in with an extra pacer in the form of Bhuvaneshwar Kumar to strengthen their pace attack -- led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami.

However, given the inability of the South African batsmen to play against spinners, Kohli might be tempted to play ‘Kul-cha’.

Both Chahal and Kuldeep

Indian players during a training session ahead of their Cricket World Cup match against South Africa. (AP/PTI)

were extremely successful against the Proteas batsmen in the ODI series in South Africa last year which India had won. Kuldeep had scalped 17 wickets from six games while Chahal had one less from equal number of matches.

Another dilemma which Kohli would be having is whom to play -- Kedar Jadhav or Vijay Shankar.

While Jadhav provides him with those four-five overs of

spin in the middle, Shankar can prove to be handy in the overcast conditions.

Also, Jadhav’s batting and power-hitting ability makes him a much valuable player as compared to the Tamil Nadu all-rounder.

The Indian top-order failed to perform in both their warm-up games and that can be a cause of concern for the team management. Both Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan

didn’t manage to score runs against New Zealand and Bangladesh. However, Kohli doesn’t see that as a major issue and feels that his star openers are big-match players who will perform in the tournament proper.

However, the big plus for the No. 2 ranked ODI side is the form of K.L. Rahul and M.S. Dhoni who scored hundreds against Bangladesh.

On the other hand,

Proteas did not have a great start to their World Cup campaign. They conceded totals in excess of 300 against both England and Bangladesh. The bowling seems to lack the killer instinct and the absence of young pacer Lungi Ngidi for the crucial game only adds to their worries. Also, Dale Steyn is recovering from the shoulder injury and it is still not sure whether he will be returning back to the playing XI. When it comes to their batting, Proteas batsmen fell well short against England and, despite a muchimproved performance against Bangladesh, didn’t manage to take the team home. Against the quality of India’s attack, the Proteas batsmen will have to come out with their A-game to pose a challenge to the Men in Blue.

However, it would still not be easy for India to go past South Africa considering their record in World Cups. In the four World Cup games these two teams have played, India have won just one and lost three. And even in overall ODIs, South Africa hold a 46-34 edge.

Jofra Archer

Nottingham, Jun 4 (IANS): England’s Jofra Archer and Jason Roy have each been fined 15 per cent of their match fees for breaching the code of conduct during their World Cup game against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

According to an International Cricket Council media release, Roy was found using obscenities in Monday’s game.

The incident occurred during the 14th over of Pakistan’s innings on Monday

Jason Roy

when Roy used an audible obscenity after misfielding which was clearly heard by the umpires.

Archer was fined for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision. The incident occurred in the 27th over of Pakistan’s innings, when Archer showed obvious dissent following a wide delivery.

In addition to the 15 per cent fine, one demerit point has been added to both Roy’s and Archer’s disciplinary records.

Meanwhile, Pakistan

captain Sarafraz Ahmed has also been fined for minor over rate.

Sarfaraz was fined 20 per cent of his match fee while his teammates were fined 10 per cent each following the over rate breach after Pakistan was ruled to be one over short of its target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Pakistan defeated England by 14 runs to clinch their first victory in the ongoing World Cup.

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