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Pranab sells idea of India to RSS

EX-PREZ’s ADDRESS AT RSS EVENT AROUSES DIVIDED OPINIONS NAGPUR, JUN 7 (PTI): For m er P resident a nd Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee today warned that any attempt to define India through “religion, dogma or intolerance” will only dilute the country’s existence, as he attended an RSS event amid criticism by several of his party leaders including his own daughter.

Mukherjee said intolerance will only dilute India’ national identity and Indian nationalism emanated from universalism, assimilation and co-existence.“In India, we derive our strength from tolerance, and respect our pluralism. We celebrate our diversity,” he said.

“I am here to share my understanding on nation, nationalism and patriotism about our country which is ‘Bharat’,” said Mukherjee, who served as President of India between 2012 and 2017. “We must free our public discourse from all kinds of fear and violence” he said. Before the former president spoke, RSS chief

Smart pre-paid in 3 years, says Power minister Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (NPN): Centre has set a target to make all power meters smart pre-paid in the next three years, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh said on Thursday.

This one step to bring about revolution in power sector, generate employment, he said.

“In next three years metering will go smart prepaid, and gone will be the days of bills reaching your house. So need of the hour is to scale up manufacturing of smart prepaid meters and to bring down their prices,” said Singh while addressing a meeting of meter manufacturers called by the Power Ministry.

He advised the manufacturers to scale up the manufacturing of smart prepaid meters as the demand would be huge in coming years. The Minister also advised the officials of the Ministry to consider making smart pre-paid meters mandatory after a particular date. This will revolutionise the power sector by way of reduced AT&C losses, better health of DISCOMs, incentivisation of energy conservation and ease of bill payments etc, he said.

Pranab Mukherjee speaks during the closing ceremony of ‘Tritiya Varsha Sangh Shiksha Varg’ on Thursday.

Mohan Bhagwat said the debate over Mukherjee’s decision to attend the RSS event was “meaningless” and no one is an outsider for his organisation.

While the Sangh is often described as a Hindu right-wing organisation, it calls itself a nationalist and

cultural organisation rather than a political or religious one. It was founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar , on September 27, 1925 on Vijayadashami day at his house here.

Mukherjee’s decision to attent the RSS event has already triggered a major

political slugfest with several Congress leaders criticising his decision.

Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel today expressed his disapproval at former president Pranab Mukherjee visiting the RSS headquarters in Nagpur and said he did not expect this from him. Mukherjee’s daughter and Congress leader Sharmistha had yesterday said her father was giving the BJP and the Sangh a handle to plant false stories with his decision to speak at the RSS event.

Speaking ahead of Mukherjee’s speech, Bhagwat said Mukherjee will remain what he is and the Sangh will remain the Sangh even after the event.

Bhagwat said his organisation wants to unify the entire society and no one was an outsider for it.

People may have different views but they are all children of mother India, he said. Bhagwat said the Sangh has inviting prominent people to its event every year.

Late Achilla Imlong Erdican

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Noted philanthropist Achilla Imlong Erdican passed away at Eden Medical Centre on Thursday evening after a brief illness. She was 89 and leaves behind her husband Dr. Albert G. Erdican, an American citizen. Family sources informed that the funeral will be held at Thongo Enclave H.No. 148 Duncan road Dimapur on June 8 at 12 noon. She is the daughter of late Imlong Chang, OBE from Sipongsang village under Tuensang district.

A recipient of the Governor’s Award 2011 for Literature, late Achilla was the

first woman matriculate and also graduate from the Chang Community. She received her BA and M.Ed. degrees from Linefield College, Oregon USA in 1958. Late Achilla was also the general secretary of Chang Tribal Council from 1947-49.

She was employed as Asst. Education Officer, under the Ministry of Education, GoI from 1959-60 and later appointed as Special Officer for Tuensang Affairs, Government of Nagaland from 1964 to 1969. Achilla was also responsible for editing and compiling the Chang-English, EnglishChang Dictionary in 2003.

It may be recalled that in 2012 Nagaland Post had widely reported about her contributions to the state government when late Achilla donated the largest collection of Naga artifacts, spanning over more than 100 years, brought all the way from the United States with the help of the Arts & Culture department, Nagaland.

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Sangtam Union Dimapur (SUD) and Zeme Council Dimapur (ZCD) has expressed dismay over the delay in arresting the culprits involved in the June 4 triple murder case at SW complex, Golaghat road Dimapur.

A joint statement issued by presidents of SUD, Er. Y.H Sangtam and ZCD Ngauloibe John informed that an emergency meeting was held on June 6, where both the union took serious note of the law enforcing agencies, not being able to make any breakthrough.

They said crimes and cold blooded murders taking place in Dimapur was a reflection of law and order breakdown. It said there were similar cases even in the past, where no arrest/ action had been taken against the criminals.

The union said it cannot let the innocence and patient of the two communities be subjugated further as nothing had been done despite submitting the joint representation on June 4.

In light of the above, SUD and ZCD have called for a general meeting of the two communities on June 15, 10 a.m. at DDSC stadium.

The unions have further asked all male (18 years and above) of the two communities to attend the meeting clad in traditional attire without fail.

NEW DELHI, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Centre has set up a three-member committee for monitoring and redressal of grievances relating to the alleged racial discrimination faced by the people from the North Eastern region residing in different parts of the country.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the committee comprises Satyendra Garg, MHA joint secretary (NE), Alana Golmei, secretary, North East Support Centre, New Delhi and Mizum Nyodu, assistant professor, Law Faculty, Delhi University.

Any person or group of persons or communities hailing from Northeast who claim to be victims or have faced any act of racial abuse, racial atrocities, racial violence, racial discrimination in any part of the country, can send their complaints, suggestions or grievances at a designated e-mail: ne.complaints@ mha.gov.in The committee has been established following an order of the Supreme

Court after a writ petition was filed in the wake of a series of attacks on people from the North East, including the death of a student from Arunachal Pradesh, Nido Tania, in Delhi.

In its order, the apex court had said the panel would be given powers for ensuring strict action in incidents of racial discrimination, racial atrocities and racial violence, and suggesting measures to curb such hate and racial crimes.

The court had also told the government that the effective monitoring mechanism suggested by the M.P. Bezbaruah Committee in its report should be implemented and “should not like innumerable instances of its ilk, languish in dusty shelves of long forgotten archives”.

The Bezbaruah panel was set up by the home ministry on February 5, 2014, to suggest “suitable remedial measures” which could be taken, in the wake of attacks on the people from the Northeast in Delhi and other parts of the country.

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has cautioned that dubious traders with no proper trading documents were preying on unsuspecting buyers to sell counterfeit electronic products.

In a press note, MCCI president, Tsukti Unlicensed traders nabbed by public. (MCCI) Longkumer, and general said the four appeared to be no secretary, Limalenden Long- mere small-time hustlers but kumer, said four such dubious members of a highly organized traders were produced before counterfeit electronic goods the MCCI on June 7 by some business operating nationwide. concerned citizens. They said “It is also our belief that the the four, travelling in a Scorpio soon to happen FIFA World with registered number WB 16Q Cup fever in Mokokchung en9700, were found selling fake thused them to travel here,” it Sony HD LED Series 3200A added. television sets and Sony home According to MCCI, this theatre surround sound speakers was not the first instance when without any business permit. such dubious traders from outFurther, MCCI said they side have been caught. In this were travelling on ILPs issued regard, MCCI has requested

by DC’s office Dimapur for the public to remain vigilant visiting Tuensang, Kiphire and and advised to buy electronic Mokokchung. Hailing from goods only from genuine and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, MCCI registered sellers.

RH clarifies

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Reacting to the statements on social media/print media over the issue of Rengma Hoho president, Kenyuseng Tep holding the post of deputy speaker in the Naga Hoho, the Rengma Hoho (RH) has made it clear to all that the hoho has no objection of Tep holding the post in the Naga Hoho, where he has been sincerely and honestly rendering his service for the Nagas.

While asserting that the hoho would uphold the leadership of Tep, RH expressed regret that those individual questioning the leadership of its member in the service of the Nagas was purely an ulterior motive to tarnish his image in particular and the Rengmas in general. “It is our sincere efforts that prejudices do not rule the societies of the Nagas,” RH stated.

It pointed out that as per the constitution of the Naga Hoho, it does not restrict anyone from becoming an official even if it holds some post in other social organization, except that one should not belong to or inclined towards any political party or hold any office of profit. It said individuals from other tribes too hold positions in different organization in different capacity which is purely self-sacrifice for the service of the people.

RH reaffirmed that “any of its members participating in any organization which involves the interest of Naga will have the full backing of our people. Therefore, RH has warned individual(s) not to antagonize the leadership of the community without valid reason.

Power shutdown in Dmu

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Power department has informed that there will be power shutdown under Dimapur electrical division from 6 a.m. till 11a.m. on June 9, 2018. In a press release, Dimapur electrical division executive engineer Imsenkaba informed that on that day the department staff would carrying out tree trimming and jungle cutting in and around its jurisdiction. The department has also asked requested the respective colony authority to trim down the trees that were near the electrical lines.

It, however, cautioned to take note of the shutdown timing in order to avoid any accident.

NSSATA to protest outside CM’s residence; Govt warns of action Don’t mix religion & politics: Patton vertisements (No. ED/ ADMN/1/2009-10 and No. ED/EXAM/2010-2011).

After three hours of meeting

with the officials, NSSATA leaders decided to go ahead with intensification of the stir programme.

Govt cautions agitating teachers

SSA teachers staging protest outside the directorate of school education Kohima, Thursday. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): A day after PDA government and state chief minister came under severe criticism from the NPF for backtracking on its promise to shun all VIP and chief guest cultures, the Northern Angami Chükehie Society (NACS) Thursday tendered an apology to the state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, for inadvertently mentioning the chief minister to be the chief guest in the livestock distribution programme in Kohima.

In a press statement, NACS chairman, Vibeilietuo Kets, said the society in its quest to improve the living standard and economic well being of its people living in villages freely gave away livestock to some selected poor beneficiaries in Northern Angami area on World Environment Day. Apologising for the oversight on its part, the society admitted that wrongly mentioning the chief minister to be the chief guest in the programme went against the chief minister and his government policy and principles of doing away with VIP and chief guest culture.

Panel to look into ‘racial’ issues faced by NE people

Achilla Imlong Erdican passes away June 4 Triple murder case Public warned about dubious traders SUD, ZCD irked by delay in arresting culprits

This is it!

“The state government cannot collect tax without their consent.”

NACS apologies to CM over chief guest gaffe

KOHIMA, JUN 7 (NPN): Nagaland SSA Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) has decided to intensify its stir in support of its various demands by staging a sit-in protest in front of chief minister Neiphiu Rio’s residence from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.

The decision to stage the protest followed a meet-

ing between NSSATA leaders and school education director and other senior officials of the directorate that remained inconclusive.

According to NSSATA office-bearers, the meeting with the directorate officials was inconclusive since their core demand that their salary be paid under the State’s non-plan budget was not addressed. The ex-

ecutive members informed the media that they had sought a specific timeframe for implementation of the June 2 order, to which the directorate officials could not indicate any.

The association reminded the officials that the teachers of 2010 and 2013 batches were appointed as regular employees through open recruitment vide ad-

While appealing the teachers to resume their duties, the State government has warned that it would not allow students’ interest to be compromised in the name of protest. In a communiqué, principal secretary (PS) Menukhol John asserted that interests of the students will not be compromised under any circumstances and necessary steps will be initiated, if required.

On the three demands of NSSATA, the communiqué agreed in principle to include 7th RoP after observing all formalities for the SSA teachers. The School Education department also conceded to the teachers’ demand by releasing their salary from January to March

(without 7 RoP). On their demand for transfer of salary to non-plan head, the PS clarified that the posts were created for implementation of CSS and the existing practice of payment of salary through the SSA State mission authority will continue “in whatever name of form the CSS of SSA continues”.

However, he directed the department to suggest ways so that salary can be paid on time. Mentioning that the NSSATA leaders also raised other issues during the meeting, John said the department had taken serious note of them and was very clear in its endeavour to accommodate and address them.

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DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Nagaland deputy chief minister and BJP leader Y. Patton has appealed to “religious leaders” in Nagaland, not to mix religion with politics and maintained that party has no connections with any religion but that it was only a political party committed towards the allround development and welfare of the people.

Patton said this while addressing party workers in Pfutsero town on June7 in connection with achievement of four years of BJPled NDA government.

Patton said that though BJP was branded as “antiChristian” in Nagaland during the recent assembly and Lok Sabha by-poll, yet no Christian has been tortured or humiliated in any part of the North East where BJP is ruling in almost all states.

He said even if he along with other Nagas have joined BJP, they have

not changed their religion but remained as Christians.

Further, he said those in BJP from Nagaland will speak out “if anything goes wrong against Christians”.

He appealed to Nagas not to hate BJP and be fooled by “false religious propaganda”. He pointed out that Nagaland being a resource-crunch state depends on grants from the Centre and it was essential to have “good relation with the ruling party”.

Patton also predicted that BJP under Modi will return to power in 2019 and therefore, it was necessary for Nagas to accept BJP in the state.

While acknowledging people’s support to the PDA government, Patton blamed the previous DAN government for continuous crisis and assured the commitment of PDA government to bring change in development.

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BJP Nagaland celebrates 4 years NDA rule

Kashiho Sangtam along with BJP office bearers releasing balloons at Town Hall, Dimapur on Thursday. (NP)

H. Khehovi with Tuensang District BJP members. (NP)

Jacob Zhimomi with members of Mokokchung District Mandal on June 7. (NP)

Temjen Imna Along on his bike leads the rally in Kohima on Thursday.

Tovihoto planting a sapling at power house, Tsumang colony, Wokha on June 7.

Paiwang Konyak with BJP party workers in Zunheboto on June 7.

and Water Conservation, Kashiho Sangtam flagged off a bike rally at Town Hall here on Thursday.

Before flagging off the rally, the minster addressed the party workers, where he highlighted the various achievements of the BJP-led NDA Government at the centre and lauded Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s transparent and clean governance. nagalandpost.com Poll He said that the BJP Q.: How to resolve conflict government had worked in Shillong between the to block the route of black sweeper community money to India from counand locals ? tries like Mauritius, Singa100% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– pore and Cyprus.

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Kashiho also brought Q: How t o e f f e c t i ve l y eliminate usage of non- up the Modi government’s biodegradable plastic? push to increase employment through various  Shutdown factories Impose heavy penalty schemes. He pointed out  on sellers that over 7 crore toilets Provide cheap alterna- had been constructed in the  tives country under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): Various units of the state BJP celebrated the 4th anniversary & achievements of the BJP led NDA Government at the centre.

Dimapur: Commemorating the successful completion of 4years of BJP-led NDA government in the country, minister of Geology and Mining, Soil

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Dr. M. Chuba Ao who also addressed party workers said that the Modi government had opened 500 free dialysis centres at district hospitals to help the poor and needy patients.

He pointed out that the country’s GDP has increased to 7.7% between January to March 2018 while neighbouring China stood at 6.8%.

Later, the minister along with BJYM Dimapur president, Khekishe Aye released helium balloons commemorating 4 years of BJP-led NDA rule and also flagged off the bike rally. The minister also planted a tree sapling at the Town Hall compound.

(Staff Reporter) Tuensang: Celebration programme of the 4th year anniversary of the BJP led NDA Government at the centre was observed at Tuensang on Thursday.

Speaking at the function H. Khehovi, advisor for Tourism, Art & Culture said that the BJP led NDA Government at the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had provided a strong and decisive government.

The advisor said that during the four years of NDA government, India has witnessed growth in economy and with concepts like “Digital India” and “Make in India” initiated by prime minister Modi, the country had witnessed an upward trend in trade with other countries.

A short speech was also delivered by Kuputo Shohe,

across the country, offering Rs. 6000 annually and 26 weeks maternity leave to pregnant women, etc.

A special song entitled ‘Hold back the river’, was presented by Satipong and friend Longkumer Kilentoshi. The function was chaired by vice president, Mokokchung District Mandal, Akum S Walling and a short speech was delivered by BJP Mokokchung district president, R N Nungsang.

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Zhimomi visits college, PHED department

Minister of PHED, Jacob Zhimomi, Thursday, in his maiden visit to Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung, planted a Canarium Resiniferum tree sapling at the college premises. Later, the minister visited the personnel and staffs of PHED, Mokokchung, under executive engineer, Yanger Pongen, and interacted with them. (Correspondent) Kohima: BJP Kohima celebrated the successful completion of four years of the BJP led NDA government at the centre, on June 7. The celebration was organized under the charge of Higher and Technical Education minister, Temjen Imna Along, state secretary, Aienla Jamir in collaboration with BJP Kohima.

The BJP Kohima general secretary, in a press release said that the celebration started with a prayer service at the minister’s residence, a bike rally was then flagged off outside the state BJP office Kohima by Nagaland BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu. Around 50 riders participated in the bike rally led by the minister, which ended at Jakhama village where a Tree Plantation Programme was held at the village ground.

A formal celebration programme was then held at the state BJP office Kohima. Free ‘Galho’ was served to the public of Kohima town to mark the celebration.

Wokha: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wokha

RMSA Peren ASUD supports NSSATA demands reaffirms support DIMAPUR: Ao Students’ Union Dimapur (ASUD) has extended its support to the ongoing agitation and said that it stood in full solidarity with the demands of the Nagaland State Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Association (NSSATA). In a press release, ASUD president, Lanutoshi Aier and general secretary, Moayanger Jamir noted that the performance of elementary schools in Nagaland had been improving steadily and the union opined that it was directly related to the teachers’ job satisfaction levels. “It is observed that these group of teachers are one of the most sincere

and dedicated in the state” ASUD stated.

Depriving them of their entitlements was “downright insulting and a mockery” it said.

ASUD listed the demands of the SSA teachers: payment of salaries as per the terms of the 7th ROP from January 2018 and payment of salaries from non plan budget. The government should bring the issue to a close, it stated, if the government was concerned about the welfare of the teachers.

“Enough time has been wasted in trying to appease our teachers with piecemeal reforms” it said.

Kohima: RMSA Peren district has reaffirmed its support for the apex body in regard to the NRMSATA 2013 being appointed as regular state employees to be included in the 7th ROP. RMSA Peren unit representative, Peihau in a press release stated that it was an undeniable right of NRMSATA 2013.

district observed the successful completion of four years of BJP led NDA government, on June 7 at district BJP office Wokha where advisor for Power, government of Nagaland, Tovihoto Ayemi, addressed BJP workers of Wokha district.

Speaking on the occasion, the advisor expressed joy remarking that Wokha, being a pioneer of Nagaland state BJP, had been consistently electing BJP representatives since its inception. He encouraged the party workers of the district to continue giving their valuable support and trust to the BJP- the world’s largest party which, Tovihoto said, always gives recognition and support to its workers.

He also highlighted the achievements of BJP led NDA government in the centre. Apart from that, Tovihoto also pointed out that Modi government, unlike other governments in the past, had been wholeheartedly working towards development of the NE region.

To check the existing loopholes with regard to implementation of central schemes meant for the poor, the advisor informed party workers to stay updated on schemes and promote the same to ensure that they reach genuine beneficiaries at all levels.

Short speeches were also delivered by Jaangsiliung Gonmei and exBJP MLA, Dr. T.M Lotha.

Meanwhile the BJP Wokha party workers also handed a memorandum to the advisor power government of Nagaland on the occasion.

Earlier, the advisor visited the power house at Tsumang colony and planted a sapling to mark the occasion.

The programme was chaired by, president, BJP Wokha district, L. Meribemo Kinghen, invocation by secretary BJP Wokha, James Tungoe, general secretary BJP Wokha, Mmhomo Humtsoe addressed the welcome note, while treasurer BJP Wokha, Therali Ezung delivered the vote

of thanks.

Zunheboto: BJP Zunheboto celebrated the successful completion of four years of the BJP led NDA government under the leadership of Prime minister Narendra Modi, on June 7 at its district office.

BJP Zunheboto convenor media cell, in a press release said minister for Transport, Civil Aviation, Railways and Land Resources, Paiwang Konyak graced the ceremony. In his address, Paiwang said it was a matter of pride that the people were witnessing transparent and clean governance under Modi. He highlighted the achievement of the government giving every village in India, electrical connections. He said that the BJP led government at the centre was a development and transparency oriented government.

The party also observed World Environment Day (WED) on his visit by planting tree saplings. In a brief programme, Konyak highlighted the importance of ecological balance. He said that preservation of forests and planting more trees was the need of the h o u r. D e p a r t m e n t o f Land Resources officials also attended the WED programme where state spokesperson, Khuibangdibo urged the minister to initiate measures to improve the road connectivity to the district.

Earlier, an invocation was said by ZTSBC pastor, Khehoto, general secretary of the district BJP, Vitolu Chophy gave a welcome speech and vice president, Rosheche Yeptho gave the vote of thanks.

Kiphire: The completion of four years rule of the NDA, BJP alliance in India was celebrated at Kiphire on June 7 at Hopongkyu Memorial hall. The celebratory programme was attended by H. Haiying, advisor Prison, Printing & Stationary, state BJP vice president, Tsasepi Sangtam and national executive members for minorities (BJP), Thrijongliba, party functionaries members and well-wishers.

Addressing the gathering, H. Haiying said that transparency and accountability in the central government set up had benefited the people and he was hopeful that with this trend continuing, the nation would see lot of change.

Coming to the subject of the state, the advisor asserted that under the leadership of the chief minister, Rio there was also lot of visible changes in the PDA government within the span of three months. He assured the gathering that many other such developmental activity which are already underway, will be carried out with full sincerity. He called upon the gathering to extend their full support to the PDA government for the progress and development of the state.

On allegations that the BJP was anti-christian and anti-minority, the advisor maintained that India was a diverse country with rich cultural heritage, religion and ethnicity where everyone was protected under the Constitution, irrespective of caste, creed and religion but there are certain sections of the people who try to play dirty politics to gain power and accuse the party falsely.

Reading out the achievements of the NDA g o ve r n m e n t H a i y i n g stressed on some schemes implemented by the NDA for the welfare of all.

State Vice president BJP Nagaland Tsasepi Sangtam who also spoke on the occasion, said the PDA government is an action oriented government where change is visible. He further asked the gathering to come forward and work for strengthening of the party.

Thrijongliba National executive member BJP (Minorities) who also spoke on the occasion, said that, after the BJP government came to power in the centre there, were about 172 schemes introduced in the country which, he said, were specifically designed to uplift downtrodden people.

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Prison, Printing & Stationary advisor, H. Haiying, with party members in Kiphire.

vice president, state BJP. Earlier the programme was chaired by Ben Langpong, general secretary (Admn) BJP Tuensang district. Welcome address by given by Thsangse Sangtam, NJP Tuensang District and vote of thanks was delivered by T.Chongshen, Mandal president, 53 A/C Tuemsang Sadar-I. (Correspondent) Mokokchung: The Mokokchung District BJP Mandal held a celebratory function of the ‘4th anniversary & achievements of BJP led NDA Government’ at the BJP office conference hall with minister of PHED, Jacob Zhimomi as the special invitee.

While addressing the gathering, Zhimomi stated that the National Party BJP is a party which believes in the principle of ‘Train to work without money’. He said that the party follows the ‘Nation first before self ’ dictum, and that development of the country comes first, in all matters. The minister stated that the NDA government came to power with the election manifesto target to bring back ‘black money’, which he said has been achieved under the leadership of Prime Minester Narendra Modi. He said that this black money is now being channelled to uplift the lives of the people Below Property Line (BPL).

Jacob stated that the BJP is not about religion, but a political party for development of the country. He said that the Modi government was achieving far more development in the country, than the then UPA government under Dr. Manmohan Singh, in terms of boost to the medical, electrical and agricultural sectors. Some of the examples the minster cited, were the electrification of more than 1 crore homes under Saubhagy Yojana, construction of more than 1 crore houses for BPL people, providing free gas cylinders to more than 1.5 crore people under Ujjwala Yojna, providing health insurance to up to 10 crore families

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G. Kaito inaugurates SDEO office at Satakha

G. Kaito Aye with Sr. SDEO Zunheboto, Addl. DC, EAC Satakha & SDEO Satakha.

Dimapur: The new Educational Sub-division office at Satakha ADC Hq. was inaugurated on Thursday by Kaito Aye, minister for Agriculture & Co-Operation, in the presence of ADC Satakha, Sr. SDEO Zunheboto, SDEO Satakha, GB’s and town elders.

Aaronto Jimomi, PS to the minister, in a press release said that while acknowledging the government of Nagaland for taking the initiative to create Satakha as a new educational subdivision under Zunheboto district, Kaito encouraged the gathering saying that the

government will continue to provide positive support towards educational development. While discouraging the proxy teachers and other “mutual understanding practices” which has frequented the department, the minister appealed to the teachers and the office staff to rededicate themselves and strictly adhere to the rules laid down by the department. Kaito further stated that it was not only the inauguration of SDEO office at Satakha but it was the laying of the most important foundation for a better society.

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akha will cover 31 villages under 4 blocks, 17 GMS and 24 GPS a total of 41 schools and 347 teachers including SSA, RMSA, fixed, parttime declared the SDEO Satakha G. Vikuto Sema in a brief note. The office will also provide mid-day meals, free text books & free uniforms the note stated.

The programme was chaired by Sr. SDEO Zunheboto, S. Khutovi Sema, a short speech was delivered

by ADC Satakha, Lithrongla Tonpi Rutsa and Hokugha, president Satakha Area GB Association pronounced the vote of thanks.

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NEDFi conducts camps for organic farmers and entrepreneurs Staff Reporter D IMAPUR , J U N 7 (NPN): Northeast Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) conducted an awareness camp with stakeholders on Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) and NEDFi Dimapur Business Meet cum release of ‘Comprehensive Report on Skill Development in Nagaland’ and ‘Project Profiles for micro and small enterprises in Nagaland’ at Hotel Acacia on Thursday at 11 and 4 p.m respectively.

The dignitaries present at the occasion were Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Naveen Verma; chairman and managing director of NEDFi, P B Muktieh; Director of Horticulture, Nagaland, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha; and retired commissioner Khekuto H. Khulu.

The programme was primarily aimed at assisting organic farmers and entrepreneurs to get subsidies and funds to help them scale up their businesses and start-up enterprises.

The main highlight of the evening session was a presentation on Utpal Sharma on Venture Fund and subsidy available un-

der Northeast Development Finance Corporation Ltd and a brief highlight on skill development and project profiles on micro and small enterprises for Nagaland by Shashank Shekhar Rai. Addressing a gathering of aspiring and first generation entrepreneurs, Shashank Shekhar Rai pointed out that the many sectors needed developmental attention in Nagaland.

There are currently three polytechnic institutes in Nagaland and six more are on the anvil. The government has also decided to add four more industrial training institutes to contribute towards skill development in the state.

Shashank further added that the focus should not only be on developing lower level skills mainly targeted at dropouts, but also on developing higher level skills for graduates and post graduates .

Some of the skills the youth in Nagaland can improve are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills, language skills, life and career skills.

Skilling people should not only be for wage employment but also for self employment, he added.

of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India.

She also pointed out the high subsidy component of 75 percent that will be provided by NEDFi. Faiza Sultana also gave a brief introduction to MOVCDNER in the morning.

Both the sessions with the farmers in the morning and entrepreneurs in the evening had question and answers session were officials from NEDFi and the state government answered their queries and clarified their doubts.

Both sessions were Chairman and Managing Director of NEDFi, P B Muktieh c h a i r e d b y m a n a g e r, and Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Naveen Verma NEDFi, Vimeyiel Richa releasing the two reports. (NP) who also gave the vote of thanks.

Utpal Sharma from models with superior value NEDFi also spoke on the proposition and potential Northeast Industrial De- for high growth. To avail velopment Scheme (NE- the funds entrepreneurs IDS) and Northeast Ven- can write to nevf@nedfi. ture Development Funds com or visit the following (NVDF) for budding and websites; nedfi.com and new entrepreneurs. He nedfiventure.com. elaborated the salient feaEarlier in the day, tures and subsidy pro- manager, NEDFi, Popy vided under the NEIDS Sonowal elaborated on the and the procedure to avail procedure for sanction and the (NVDF) provided by disbursement of Capital NEDFi. Investment Subsidy for The Northeast Ven- organic farmers in the state ture Development Funds is and handholding Support to make available high-risk of NEDFi in Setting up of capital and support new Post Harvest Infrastrucproducts, technologies ture under MOVCDNER, and innovative business a scheme under Ministry

NBCC organizes felicitation programme for toppers

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) School Education Ministry, held a felicitation programme to honour HSLC and HSSLC toppers for NBCC member schools on June 7, at the Platinum Hall, NBCC office, Kohima.

The council, through a press release from its media and publicity cell, thanked

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all the member schools for their commitment and dedication toward nurturing the students and equipping them in every aspect for their futures.

The programme was chaired by Rev. Dr. M. Savi, school coordinator, NBCC while the welcome address was delivered by Keviseto, school board chairman, NBCC.

Short speeches were delivered by the toppers. A special song was presented

by Veto Assumi.

There was a time of appreciation and acknowledgement for the toppers by the council. Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, general secretary, NBCC encouraged the students after which he prayed for them.

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licitated at the programme were: HSLC –a) Bishal Chakraborty, Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur; b) Sangerbenla Tzudir, Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School; c) Shabana Khatun, Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur; d) Kukucho Cukhamu, Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School Kohima;

e) Sweeti Dey, Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur.

HSSLC –a) Ritika Jain (Commerce), Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur; b) Ria Jain (Commerce) Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur; c) Mallika Agarwal (Commerce), Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur.

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Centre serious about Act East policy: Kovind

Udaipur (Tripura), Jun 7 (PTI/IANS): The Centre is “serious” about the implementation of its Act East policy, President Ram Nath Kovind said Thursday, after dedicating to the people the revamped national highway connecting the Tripurasundari temple in Gomati district and Sabroom in South Tripura district.

The 73.71 km-long highway, which was a single-lane stretch so far, was recently widened for twoway traffic.

Kovind, who arrived here this morning on a twoday visit to the state, said the road would improve the connectivity between South Tripura district and the Chittagong port in Bangladesh.

“The road would lead to an under-construction bridge on river Feni in Sabroom (along the IndiaBangladesh border). Once the bridge is functional, Tripura would be connected with Chittagong,” he said in his address to the people here.

The Centre is making sincere efforts to develop the state as well as the en-

Irom Sharmila makes waves in Kashmir

GUWAHATI, Jun 7 (Agencies): Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is better known as the Iron Lady of Manipur for her legendary 16-year-long crusade against the ‘draconian’ Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for upholding the dignity of Manipur women in particular and people of North East in general, is making waves in Kashmir. According to TST, Sharmila, along with Sanjay Nahar, founder of ‘Sharhad’ met Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti this week in Sri Nagar. Sharmila was given warm reception by the CM and was wholeheartedly welcomed at all the places she visited, according to Dr Alaka Sarma, Social Activist from North East India.

SARHAD (Pune) which works silently for nation building process by going deep into problems faced by the communities living on border areas and intensifying people-to-people contact, has initiated a new forum, AAASSHmeaning hope, which will provide a platform to market products produced by women artisans from conflict-prone zones.

tire northeastern region, the president stated. The NDA government is keen on initiating development projects in the northeast. In Tripura alone, roads spanning 500km are being constructed at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore,” Kovind said.

Asserting that the road projects would bring people “closer”, he recalled that the distance between Agartala and Kolkata, which was around 500km via Bangladesh, became 1,700 km after partition in 1947.

The president also lauded the Tripura government’s welfare initiatives in the state.

“Without the development of backward communities, a country cannot make progress,” he claimed.

The tribal community in Tripura has produced many athletes who have made India proud with their achievements, Kovind said.

“Ace tennis player Somdev Debbarman, Indian idol Souravi Debbarman, national women football player Laxita Debbarma, gymnast Dipa Karmakar have earned laurels for the

‘Queen’ pineapple declared Tripura’s state fruit

President Ram Nath Kovind offers prayers at Matabari Temple complex, in Agartala on Thursday. (PTI) country,” he added. Chief Minister Biplab Deb and Governor Tathagata Roy also addressed people at the programme today. The Tripura government believes in the mantra of “Sab Ka Saath Sab Ka Vikash” (together with all, development for all), the CM said.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shown Tripura a new direction when he asked people to adopt HIRA - H for high-

Situation further eases in Shillong

Shillong, Jun 7 (PTI): Curfew was relaxed for seven hours today in the 14 “vulnerable” areas while prohibitory orders were lifted in rest of Shillong during day time, following improvement in situation in the violence-hit city, officials said.

“No incident of violence was reported from any part of the city in the past 24 hours,” East Khasi Hills district Deputy Commissioner P S Dkhar said. The Meghalaya capital had been in the grip of violence since May 29 following clashes between local tribals and Punjabi residents.

With the situation easing, many holidayers were again seen flocking favourite spots in the city popularly known as “Scotland of the East.” The curfew in the 14 affected areas, under Lumdiengjri police station and Cantonment Beat House, was relaxed from 7 am till 2 pm today, Dkhar told PTI. These areas faced the brunt of violence and have been under curfew since June 1.

In rest of the city, there were no prohibitory order from 5 am to 6 pm when the night curfew was reimposed as preventive measure, he added.

Mobile internet and

messaging services, however, continued to remain suspended as a precautionary measure, Dkhar said.

After a meeting of senior officials, the authorities decided to further enhance the time for relaxation of curfew in the “vulnerable areas” as well in the rest of the city by two hours tomorrow, official sources said.

There would be no curfew in the 14 “vulnerable areas” from 7 am till 4 pm tomorrow , the sources said, adding likewise in rest of the city night curfew would be in effect from 8 pm instead of 6 pm.

The trouble had started with a fight between Sikh residents in city’s Punjabi Lane area, also known as the Sweeper Colony, and the Khasi drivers of staterun buses.

There was heavy security across the city in view of clashes that injured over 10 people, including policemen and CRPF personnel.

Though normalcy is returning, authorities are not taking any chance and have kept the army and paramilitary on standby.

Taxis were seen plying on the streets and shopkeepers did brisk business at Bara Bazaar and Police Bazaar areas during the day.

ways, I for Internet-ways, R for roadways and A for airways,” he said.

Roy, on his part, said the northeastern region had remained neglected until the NDA government came to power. On this occasion, the president also offered prayers at the Tripurasundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peeth in the country, and laid the foundation of ‘redevelopment of the Matabari temple complex’.

Oram promised to include 5 tribes in ST list: Ering

Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI): Union Minister Jual Oram has given an assurance of including five tribes of Arunachal Pradesh in the list of Schedule Tribes (ST), Member of Parliament Ninong Ering claimed.

In an official release issued by his office, the Congress MP from Arunachal East constituency said the assertion came from the Union tribal affairs minister when he called on him two days ago to put forward his request of early inclusion of Yobin, Nocte, Tutsa, Tangsa and Wancho tribes in the list. “Non-inclusion has deprived them of benefits of various government facilities and jobs,” Ering had told the Union minister.

The MP has been demanding ST status for the five tribes since 2016. He had even introduced a private members’ bill in the Lok Sabha in this regard.

Recently, Ering met with Union home ministry’s registrar general and census commissioner to press for his demand. “The registrar general was of the opinion that the ministry of tribal affairs, being the nodal authority in matters pertaining to STs, can take a final decision on this issue,” Ering said in the release.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday announced that the “queen” variety of pineapple would be Tripura’s state fruit.

“I expect that Tripura’s rich pineapple, rubber and bamboo would get due importance even outside the country including neighbouring Bangladesh,” the President said after the annoucement made at a civic reception programme organised by the Tripura government.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday for the first time flagged-off the export of “Queen” variety pineapples, known for being juicy and sweet, to Dubai.

The consignment was sent on a SpiceJet aircraft via New Delhi.

Both the Chief Minister and Governor Tathagata Roy thanked the President for declaring the “queen” variety of pineapple as Tripura’s state fruit.

“The “queen” variety of pineapple is the best tasty fruit in the world,”

said Deb. Kovind, in his speech, appreciated the erstwhile kings of Tripura for developing the state’s rich and diverse life and culture.

The President highly praised country’s tennis star Somdev Devvarman, ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar, internationally famous footballer Laxmita Reang, kick boxer Nishita Chakraborty, who recently got two gold medals at an international event and nationally acclaimed singer Souravi Debbarman - all belonging to Tripura.

“All these youngsters have earned national and international recognition and they are the role model for other talented sports and cultural personalities of Tripura and rest of the country,” he added.

The President, accompanied by his wife Savita Kovind, arrived here on Thursday on his maiden visit to Tripura and attended a series of events in southern Tripura and Agartala.

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Diphu, Jun 7: In a significant move, the government has order closure of ten mining areas adjacent to the Kaziranga National Park.

It was learnt that the order to close mining was taken on the basis of the discussion held on April 24. Eight quarries under the jurisdiction of Northern Range, Dolarama, they are Bagori ( Dihing Stone quarry), Harmoti Stone quarry, Bor Deka stone

Landslide cuts off NH-37

quarry, Kunjur (Kuthori), Phong langso Stone quarry, Leprosy Colony Stone quarry, Galeki stone quarry, Panbari stone quarry have been closed down.

While stone quarry under Parkup Pahar Range Rangagora area and Silimkhuwa Stone quarry have been order to close.

Assistant Conservators of Northern Range, Dolarama and Nor th Western Range Parkup Pahar have been directed to carry out government order without any delay.

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Landslide at Kotlen in Tamenglong cut-off NH-37 on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jun 7: Normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 came to a grinding halt following a massive landslide at Kotlen in Tamenglong district on Thursday.

Owing to the landslide, hundreds of vehicles including passenger service originating from both Jiribam and Imphal sides were stranded.

The landslide occurred early morning at a hilly place few meter away from Kotlen on Jiribam side.

Earlier, passengers of some vehicles attempted to clear the road voluntarily.

Authorities manning the highways rushed to the spot and were trying to clear the road using their available machineries. They expected to finish the road clearing work by Friday.

IMPHAL, Jun 7: Police at Jiribam foreigner check post along Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 intercepted a 17-year-old girl suspected to be Bangladeshi trying to enter Manipur using fake Aadhaar card. The girl, possessing two fake Aadhaar cards, was detained by the personnel at the foreigner check post located at AssamManipur border on Wednesday, around 11.30 pm.

During police verification using local interpreter, she admitted that she was from Bangladesh, a police source said, adding that the persons accompanying her had fled away towards Assam on seeing the police at the check post. Police apprehended her after observing due legal formalities under Foreigner Act and initiated an investigation, the police added.

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Agartala, Jun 7 (PTI): Three country-made bombs were Thursday seized from a saloon in Gomati district, about three km from the helipad at Chandrapur where the chopper carrying President Ramnath Kovind landed today.

Additional Inspector General (Law and order) Smriti Ranjan Das said the owner of the saloon was detained for interrogation and the bombs were defused by Gomati district police.

The bombs were wrapped in newspaper and kept under a table, he said adding they were seized during a random search when the President was attending a programme at Udaipur in Gomati district. Investigations into the bomb seizure was on. Kovind today dedicated a 73.71 km-long national highway between Tripurasundari temple at Udaipur, about 60 km from here, and Sabroom in South Tripura district.

The road would improve connectivity between South Tripura district and Chittagong port in Bangladesh.

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Bhaichung, brands Intl drug cartel kingpin held in Mnp Gehlot assures Arunachal of SDFHSPcounters as ‘team without captain’ help for the differently abled Correspondent

Driven out of B’desh, ‘crazy pill’ sellers now in NE GUWA H AT I , J u n 7 (Agencies): Drug peddlers trading in Yaba (meaning ‘crazy pills’ in Thai) in Bangladesh are now making inroads into the northeast to sell the drug as they are finding it difficult to conduct business in the neighbouring country owing to a crackdown on drug cartels there.

“The Yaba consignments that could not make their way to Bangladesh are now being sold in the backalley markets of the state.

Due to the crackdown on illicit drugs in Bangladesh, several cartels have also pumped their stocks into the region making the situation worse,” said a source.

Earlier, the popular methamphetamine-based drug used to be smuggled to Bangladesh from Myanmar through the northeast. So far this year, Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) have seized 5,297,234 number of Yaba pills. Last week, the anti-smuggling unit of the customs division (Guwahati) seized one of the biggest shipments of synthetic drugs from two persons, including a woman from Manipur, in the Ganeshguri area. The seizure included at least 15,720 units of methamphetamine pills worth over Rs 1.5 crore. Customs sources said they had arrested the duo while they were on their way to hand over the drugs to local agents in the area.

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missioner of Persons with Disabilities.

Talking about cochlear implant and the assistance provided by his ministry, Gehlot informed that till date 1220 children below the age of six, including one from Arunachal Pradesh, have been provided with the free implant that costs about Rs six lakhs each.

He expressed satisfaction over the camp being held in Arunachal Pradesh where 957 persons with disabilities, including senior citizens, have been provided with aids and assistive devices free of cost which cost the government Rs 67.37 lakh.

He said that in the last five years, the ministry has organized 7150 such camps benefitting 11 lakh people

and costing Rs 620 crore.

Khandu sought assistance from the ministry to make Papum Pare district, which is the most populated in the state, disability free by December this year as a pilot project and spread to the rest of Arunachal Pradesh.

He said the state government through SJETA is implementing the Chief Ministers Disability Pension Scheme, a flagship program of the state government that offers financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month as economic rehabilitation.

During 2017-18 a total amount of Rs 82,08000 was disbursed to 684 beneficiaries across the state.

Khandu also requested the union minister to consider opening a manufacturing unit of the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation Ltd (ALIMCO) in Arunachal Pradesh that would cater to the entire North East region.

A L I M C O, w h i c h manufactures aids and assistive devices for persons with disabilities, has auxiliary production Centres at Bhubaneswar, Jabalpur, Bengaluru and Chanalon in Punjab and one outreach centre at Guwahati.

The senior SDF leader also brushed aside any challenge from Bhutia’s party saying a team has no chance in a game if it does not have a captain.

“Bhaichung, who had captained India and various club teams for long, should know the importance of a captain in a team game, but the former India international has forgotten the basic rule and launched a regional party without a captain,” Dahal said.

Despite co-founding the HSP, the 41-year-old Bhutia has preferred not to head it but remain its vicepresident, along with eight other leaders.

Outlining the SDF’s political agenda in the run up to the Assembly polls next year, Dahal said Chamling has been trying hard to seek reservation of seats for the tribal Limboo and Tamang communities and secure tribal status for 11 communities before the elections.

“The ball is in the Centre’s court on the two issues,” Dahal said, but brushed aside the possibility of severing ties with the NDA or the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) to put pressure on the Narendra Modi government on the two demands.

‘Partition, not religion, should decide citizenship claims’ GUWA H AT I , J u n 7 (Agencies): In Assam’s Barak valley, alternative voices of support for the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 is emerging from leaders of both Hindu and Muslim communities. They said the bill should include ‘victims of Partition’ irrespective of their religion as the prime basis for citizenship.

According to TNN, the bill in its present form seeks to grant citizenship to religious minorities-Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians, Jains and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

“Citizenship on the basis of religion will not be able to withstand constitutional scrutiny as India is a secular, democratic republic.

If the government is really serious, then make Partition the basis of granting citizenship, not religion. Then I think the constitutional problem will not crop up,” history researcher and writer based in Barak valley, Sanjib Deb Laskar, said.

Citizens’ Rights Preservation Committee Assam (CRPCA) secretary general Sadhan Purkyastha questioned the necessity of the bill, saying that when there are laws and provisions to settle Partition victims there is no need for the bill to grant citizenship on the basis of religion. “Many people from Pakistan and Bangladesh were settled and rehabilitated under the existing laws dealing with

Partition victims,” Purkyastha said.

Congress legislator of North Karimganj assembly constituency, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, said he had made it clear during the joint parliamentary committee (JPC)’s consultation in the Barak valley last month that ‘Partition victims’ and not religion should be made the basis of citizenship.

“This will help to overcome the difficulties of religion as a criteria for citizenship. By giving primacy to religion the present bill does not address the citizenship issues of people who want to take citizenship in India,” Kamalakhya said.

He argued that the bill talked about proof of persecution suffered by the religious minorities as one of the criteria for citizenship. “How can a person migrate to India because of persecution? The bill in one way is not addressing the real issue of the people who had actually suffered because of Partition,” he added.

Ataur Rahman Barbhuiya, secretary, Nadwatut Tamir- a forefront Islamic socio-cultural organization in the valley- said he does not oppose anyone from getting citizenship on humanitarian grounds, but it should not be because of religion.

“The bill is nothing but a political gimmick, and a prescription to divide people on communal lines. Making Partition victims the basis

will help in uniting Hindus and Muslims. I am doubtful if the bill would be passed in Parliament on the basis of religion,” Barbhuiya said.

Barak valley has seen one of the largest displacements of people after Sylhet was merged with East Pakistan in 1947 and the Bangladesh liberation war in 1971. A large section of the population in the valley was tagged as doubtful voters whose citizenship was being questioned. By including ‘Partition victims’ as the criteria, the citizenship issue faced by many who entered the valley between 1947 and 1971 can be solved and at the same time the flames of communal divide can be doused.

The bill was one of the promises of BJP in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha and 2016 assembly elections. It was placed in Lok Sabha in 2016, but faced opposition especially from Trinamool Congress MPs in Parliament. Later the Bill was referred to the 30-member (20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya

Sabha) JPC to seek views from different individuals and organisations.

The Brahmaputra valley is up in arms against the Bill as it sees a threat to Assamese identity by allowing people from Bangladesh to seek citizenship.

IMPHAL, Jun 7: A notorious wanted criminal arrested by Manipur police on May 30 turned out to be kingpin of an international drug cartel involved in smuggling drugs from Myanmar to Bangladesh and other South East Asian countries.

The alleged kingpin of the international drug cartel, Md Masle alias Haji Basiruddin (53) son of Md Halder Ali of Lilong Turel Ahanbi of Thoubal district was arrested by a team of Narcotics and Affairs Bor-

Talking to reporters at his office chamber Thursday, the SP said that during interrogation and investigation into the case, police found that he (Md Masle) was wanted in six more cases related with seizure of illegal drugs in the state.

“He is a drug lord who is known all over Myanmar, Assam, Tripura, West Bengal, Bihar, UP, Nepal, Bangladesh etc.” Basu said.

The SP also claimed that during the course of investigation, an international drug cartel having several players running into crores of rupees was unearthed.

Sonowal for including one member from Assam in National ST Commn

G u wa h at i , J u n 7 (PTI): The Assam government would send a proposal to the Centre to include one member from the state in the National ST Commission, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said here Thursday.

“The state government would move a proposal to the Centre to include one retired Indian Administrative Service or State Civil Service officer from Assam as member in the National ST Commission and the system of forwarding recommendation by the Tribal Sangha for issue of caste certificate would continue as earlier,” the chief minister said at a meeting with the ST organisations of the state here today.

The state government has taken up the initiative to provide land patta to the tribal people with the committee for protection of land rights of indigenous people

set up by the state government under the chairmanship of former chief election commissioner HS Brahma having already submitted its report and steps are being taken to implement the same, he said.

Sonowal also assured to take adequate steps for inclusion of 535 villages of Sonitpur and Biswanath districts under the panchayat system which are yet to be included.

He also reaffirmed the state governments commitment to continue eviction drive against all encroachments of land falling under grazing land, tribal belt, reserved and other forests,

satra and other government land. Sonowal said the government would thoroughly study all the 12 demands placed by the committee and its decisions would be communicated to the coordination committee accordingly.

Representatives of All Assam Tribal Sangha, All Bodo Students Union, All Rabha Students Union, Mising Students Union, Deuri Students Union, Madashi Students Union, Tiwa Students Union, Hajong Students Union, Karbi Students Union, Dimasa Students Union and TMPK attended the meeting on behalf of the coordination committee.

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Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot today assured Arunachal Pradesh help from his ministry for the welfare of the differently abled persons in the state.

He asked the state government to immediately appoint an independent state commissioner for persons with disabilities so that schemes and funds can flow from the Centre seamlessly.

Gehlot asked the people to write to the ministry with proper address and details if they have or know of any child below the age of 6 who cannot hear or speak and assured that the government will immediately provide assistance.

Responding to Chief Minister Pema Khandus requests during the ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’, a camp for free-of-cost distribution of aids and assistive devices for people with disabilities here, Gehlot said, “Submit the proposals and I assure approval within a month”.

At present the Commissioner of Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) holds the additional charge of Com-

Gangtok, Jun 7 (PTI): Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) Thursday hit back at ace footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, dubbing his attack on Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling last week as baseless.

“Bhaichung Bhutia has been a legendary footballer, but he is behaving like a ‘Shikhandi’ (a negative character of the epic ‘Mahabharata’) by firing from the back of those forces inimical to peace and tranquility in Sikkim,” SDF’s senior spokesperson Bhim Dahal told reporters here.

Bhutia, the former India captain and a native of South Sikkim, co-founded a regional outfit - Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) - last week. Bhutia also launched a scathing attack on Chamling and alleged that corruption is rampant in the state and there has been no development of Sikkim over the past four decades.

Replying to Bhutia’s attacks, Dahal said it was apparent to all that Bhutia was acting like a ‘Shikhandi’ by doing the hit job on somebody else’ behalf.

“Otherwise, how dare you call Chamling a corrupt, communal and doctor without any proof if you are not doing a hit job on behalf of someone else,” Dahal asked.

der (NAB) on May 30.

NAB team of state police arrested him in connection with a drug smuggling case registered on May 5 last after a huge consignment of WY tablets was seized by troops of 23 Assam Rifles at Kaimei (Tamenglong district) along Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 on April 11 last. NAB has so far arrested five drug kingpins including a retired DSP of Manipur police and his wife.

During investigation, Md Masle was found to be the kingpin of an international drug cartel, NAB SP W Basu Singh alleged.

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feature of the recent interaction between the Governor of Nagaland P.B.Acharya and the Naga Scholars Association(NSA)New Delhi, was the Governor’s observation and also concern about the state of affairs in Nagaland. This relates mainly with the “lack of good governance” such as“rampant corruption, lack of consciousness of the ethics of law and order, poor condition of government schools where 68% of government school teachers in Nagaland are proxy teachers, and the pathetic condition of roads where 8 km road took him one hour to reach his destination”. This was contained in the press statement issued by NSA after the interaction with the state Governor on June 3 in New Delhi. The sorry state of affairs as it may, has been progressing in an evolutionary way so much so that after the drift, today the resultant consequence is a near-anarchic situation. Good governance is all about democratic ideals representing various aspects of the broad idea of “government of the people, by the people and for the people.” Therefore, a society without equality cannot provide justice and opportunities for its people. This is important in a globalised society in which governance consists of ingredients such as : Participation- where all citizens, both men and women have equal opportunities to participate in decision making , either directly or through legitimate intermediate institutions that represent their interests; Rule of law, Transparency, Responsiveness, Consensus orientation, Equity, Effectiveness and efficiency and Accountability. Be that as it may, the government system or governance in Nagaland is perhaps the largest and most dominant of all because all people/citizens are dependent upon the government for their sustenance and livelihood etc. The dire need for economic growth and prosperity is also punctuated by the cry peace and harmony. The stage for establishing a platform for peace and development can come when the government does what is good and right in the sight of God. The issue of lack of work culture is serious and a remedy to this syndrome is urgently much needed. This topic has many angles and though it is admitted that people are no strangers to hard labour; yet due to their habits of absenteeism, lack of punctuality and accountability in work, which the Governor described as lack of “ethics”; the manifestations are replete. Also the number of those in government service in Nagaland is 1,40,000 which is the highest in India in ratio with population. Such a bloated government can hardly work but that does not seem to matter. Providing efficient service, today assumes importance in the global context as it is an indication of the ability of the system to promote true progress when so much has been made available within the frame of the system. Unless some drastic changes are imposed, any plan for progress will only regress and perhaps that is what has been the manifestation. Some administrative reform is surely needed in the government so that the employees are made to understand, they are there to serve the people and not themselves. This is crucial at a time when the government needs to justify whether it exists for the people or for itself.

DailyDevotion The Greatest Source of Power Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do…

—John 14:13 Am I fulfilling this ministry of intercession deep within the hidden recesses of my life? There is no trap nor any danger at all of being deceived or of showing pride in true intercession. It is a hidden ministry that brings forth fruit through which the Father is glorified. Am I allowing my spiritual life to waste away, or am I focused, bringing everything to one central point— the atonement of my Lord? Is Jesus Christ more and more dominating every interest of my life?

If the central point, or the most powerful influence, of my life is the atonement of the Lord, then every aspect of my life will bear fruit for Him. However, I must take the time to realize what this central point of power is. Am I willing to give one minute out of every hour to concentrate on it? “If you abide in Me…”— that is, if you continue to act, and think, and work from that central point— “you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you” (John 15:7). Am I abiding? Am I taking the time to abide? What is the greatest source of power in my life? Is it my work, service, and sacrifice for others, or is it my striving to work for God? It should be none of these— what ought to exert the greatest power in my life is the atonement of the Lord. It is not on what we spend the greatest amount of time that molds us the most, but whatever exerts the most power over us. We must make a determination to limit and concentrate our desires and interests on the atonement by the Cross of Christ.

“Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do….” The disciple who abides in Jesus is the will of God, and what appears to be his free choices are actually God’s foreordained decrees. Is this mysterious? Does it appear to contradict sound logic or seem totally absurd? Yes, but what a glorious truth it is to a saint of God.

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I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars. ~ Og Mandino

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018

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My game is fair play

ootball fever has once again hit all the lovers of the game around the globe as the 21st edition of the quadrennial FIFA World Cup gets underway in Russia. In line with its slogan “My game is fair play”, FIFA encourages fair play for the players, officials, organizers and even the fans in all its forms and manifestation with the objective of making the football game meaningful, entertaining and truly beautiful one for the world to enjoy and cherish forever. The fair play include respect for each other holding opponents a high appreciation, acknowledging their talents, respect for the rules with the spirit of friendship and sportsmanship, fair competition and tolerance, promoting message of love and peace through the game and remaining to be a good player at the time of winning as well as losing. An event of this kind with fairness, love and respect all around will make FIFA World Cup more than just a football meet once in four year but a festival for humanity and celebration of life where people of all race, ethnicity, religion and class can congregate and celebrate life together. The slogan for FIFA in spirit and practice can take its shared role towards making the world a just, ideal and a better place for humanity to live in.

The Indo-Naga political conflict for more than 70 years has yet to produce any meaningful result as the conflict was unfortunately dominated by one sided, being directed just by sheer numerical strength and brute force, politics of denial, arrogance and proxy. This particular tragic game is a

game of betrayal, suppression and exploitation by a dominant group over the “the small”. In other words, fair play/rules were never taken into consideration by the dominant side, India, as she persistently refuses to acknowledge the political aspiration and the historical right of her opponent and rather use every means, political, military and propaganda, to crush that aspiration.

The force annexation of Naga Hill after the departure of the British, the Naga resistance movement, the war of liberation that followed and the human cost of the war are all a living testimony to the world about the genuine cause of the Nagas for a free sovereign nation.

Marcus Franke in his book “War and Nationalism in South Asia: The Indian State and the Nagas” (Routledge, 2009) argued that Indo-Naga war is the longest lasting war in South Asia and through this war, the Nagas are able to sustain a demand for ‘freedom from domination’ and a recognition as a ‘nation’ in its own right. This historical reality upon which Naga national movement was grounded was that Nagas were never subjected to any of the subsequent Hindu/ Muslim rule nor were the British administration exercise complete control over the Nagas. And till date, in the history of post-Independence India, Nagas are yet to sign the instrument of accession with India. And India’s tragic response to this Nagas’ aspiration was of a total unfair game in the form of unleashing reign of terror in the hill by sending her army that had cost more than one lakh Nagas’ lives.

She refuses to recognized

the legitimate declaration of independence by the Nagas on August 14, 1947, did not honor her commitment to the Nagas (Hydari Ali Agreement 1947) that would grant the Nagas the right to determine their own course of future ten years from the agreement and declared the entire state of Nagaland as “disturb area” and imposed a draconian law (AFSPA), military rule, that will empowered the state army to terrorize the whole Naga population.

The price of not playing a fair game is prolong and weary war between the two nations that cost precious lives from both sides. Tens of Thousands of Nagas and Indians are today grieving the lost of their loved ones by the ravage of the Indo-Naga war. And this human carnage is not caused by the Nagas’ monopoly but is a result of an unfortunate attempt by occupying forces to deny the political aspiration of the Nagas. This human tragedy could have been averted had India not resorted to an unfair game of denying the right of the Nagas and claiming what is not hers.

Here in this part of the world as Naga political struggle was obstructed by all form of unfairness, Nagas continue to suffer and live a life of humiliation under force and illegal occupation.

A dignified and honorable life, which is an inalienable right of every individual being and that even Nagas too deserve the right, is what has been denied to the Nagas all these years because of the unfair political game played by the occupational forces.

Even today under ceasefire and peace process, Indian army enjoys the distinct

privilege to freely enter any Naga’s house and conduct a raid on mere ground of suspicion. This power that has been vested to the armed personals in Nagaland is making every Naga a suspected wrong doer or a potential trouble maker. What a mockery to the peace process/ talk if one side continues to create such an atmosphere of fear, mistrust and suspicion that antagonize the other.

One cannot negotiate peace by imposing its condition on other. It needs mutual respect, understanding each other’s right and acknowledging each other’s unique political and historical position that define each nation’s identity.

India, who is also a member of FIFA, can never be unaware of the rule of the fair play of the same. And if she never ceases to dream of playing in the FIFA World Cup one day, it is expected that if that famous dream realize then she would be playing along with the rules laid down by FIFA which include fair play. She need to learn more from FIFA’s slogan on how to respect its opponent, acknowledge their right and willing to freely concede to the Nagas what is legitimately belong to them.

Only at fair game, i.e. by respecting the political aspiration of the Nagas, demilitarizing the entire Naga homeland and restoring their right to self-determination will the 70 plus years of Indo-Naga political conflict produces a meaningful, honorable and acceptable result.

Nsungbemo Ezung, Wokha town, (ezung_n@yahoo.com)

The Naga independence issue: A demand issue or a defence issue?

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n what I consider as a most important talk with an Indian Interlocutor, I was told by the gentleman that I had not understood a very important issue in the present Indo-Naga Peace talks. He told me that India cannot grant Nagas their independence, lest in doing so, India disintegrate into pieces with Punjab, Kashmir, other North East Indian states and Southern Indian states demanding the same independent status.

This remark came from his mouth after I had given him a brief review of our history dating back into the B.C. as well as early A.D. eras from neighbouring historical records as well as our own records of the many battles fought with our immediate neighbours stretching into hundreds of years.

As soon as he blurted out his remark, I retorted: “Sir, you have got it all wrong if you think we are asking our independence from you.” I went on and said; when we had stated our independent stand even as far back as 1929 to the Simon Commission and also furnished the same stand in 6 memorandums to the British before the transfer of Power in 1947 and also over 10 memorandums to the Indian people and declared our Independence on 14th August 1947 before India became an independent nation on 15th August 1947-what makes you think that we are asking our independence from you?

I also added, surely India did not ask Chinese or Russian permission to hoist their national flag over their own national lands. After all, the hoisting of one’s national flag over one’s own territory is an exclusive prerogative right of that particular nation.

So I told this Indian gentleman; we are not asking our independence from you or Burma or for that matter even from the UNO. We are simply demanding that you (India), Burma and the UN recognise our Independence which was declared on 14th August 1947 over our own territories. I made it clear to him that our independence issue is not a DEMAND issue but a DEFENCE issue.

This Indian gentleman also now knows that British records dating as far back as 1841, clearly shows demarcated Rengma Naga territories in the former Ahom kingdom of Assam. The gentleman therefore knows that the Nagas had already been inhabiting the plains of Assam long before the Ahoms established their kingdom in the early 13th century. The Ahoms actually crossed the Naga Hills only in 1228 A.D. on their way from their Tai kingdom in upper Burma to the plains of Assam.

Now with, all these historical facts and their knowledge in the heads of Indian interlocutors, one wonders what these interlocutors are going to grant to the Nagas regarding their future. After all, history can be twisted with so many lies, but the real facts of history can never be erased or re-written by any Tom Dick or Harry -however powerful they may be.

Kaka D. Iralu

Session with the EU on ‘Plastic waste management’ at ‘WED conference’

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ndia was the global host for the recently ended “World Environment Day (WED) Conference” under the theme #Beat Plastic Pollution at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The European Union which spearheaded in the fight against plastic was a special participant in the event.

In the World Economic Forum, it’s being said that by 2050, if no action is taken, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Plastic is a global threat and it’s non biodegrade waste- microplastics are entering our food chain threatening our health. It had taken up the scenic land spaces, and our sea and beaches are covered with littered plastics.

The burden of plastic waste cannot be lifted by one single country. It is a

global and collective burden that invites engagement and initiatives at the level of policies, industry and the public.

The forum was aimed at sharing expertise, experiences and policies in tackling the plastic menace.

Plastic in itself is not a curse as it had made our lives easier yet it is the misuse of it that haunts our planet. The use of single use plastics consisted of 50 percent of the marine litter.

The plastic litter that had become landfills is entering our water systems. Plastic ban is not the way forward.

Yet there are ways to induce behavioral change through punitive measures by charging its use, and incentivizing industries or entrepreneurs to come up with reuse, recycle and development of better plastic. Extended Pro-

ducer Responsibility presses the producer to make better products and designs with a longer product life. The European Union has adopted its plastic strategy for its member states. And they had made very visible progress in a short time through this multi-pronged strategy.

EU as a result of their plastic strategy had effectively banned plastic straws, cups, drink stirrers, cutleries and banned drinking bottles which lid and cap aren’t attached. They have an aim for a completely recyclable plastic or a circular economy by 2030.

Many of the member states like Hungary or Spain showed interesting examples on how they’d come up with innovative and reusable plastic strategies. Effective ways of collection of plastic

through community participation, and segregation of plastic from other waste through innovative technologies are shown. In another example, used plastics are no longer waste but a resource.

Recycled plastics are mixed with sand to make a lighter, stronger and recyclable concrete tiles. But one of the boldest and revolutionary steps comes from Bio-lutions Company which represented the EU industry. Eduardo opened his speech with remark, “No more to plastic”.

They’d found the solution to plastic. The company made containers out of plants like sugarcane leaves, tomato plants, and turmeric. Unlike plastic, the waste will go back to the soil as manures.

Not only are they propagating sustainable product but also adds income to the

farmers by buying their non revenue bi-products which otherwise are just stacks to be burned. Not only is their product bio-friendly but also economical and can compete on a price at particular with plastic.

The public awareness had grown and in progressive states like France in which plastic pollution had evolved from a growing awareness to a top priority political issue.

But there are many incentives for a more sustainable lifestyle and a circular economy where nothing is really thrown away. With the fact that plastics composed of major litters in land and sea, our beaches covered with plastics, an effective plastic waste collection and management system would turn our streets and habitats

Cry for delivering justice: Tening sub-division road

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he rainy season is back and so the worries of the Tening area people rises.

The commuters have fought a long winter battle against the sand storm. But we choose to remain silent for we can at least ply despite the dust and crater. And now, the monsoon season has begun with heavy down-pouring converting most stretches of road to paddy field and fisheries ponds. Commuters will find tadpole in the stagnant water and we are lucky to have micro-eco system in the middle of the town road. It is best for the pedestrian to be lock inside the comfort of one’s own home to avoid the slippery road, for walking is also another big challenge. The cry of the people on the deteriorating road condition is unheard, so the road is from bad to worst which resulted due to the lackadaisical attitude towards the genuine plea of innocent public for at least a pliable road.

It is important to lay down certain facts about Tening town for the reader’s simple understanding that, the correct nomenclature of the town is “Tening Town” but not “Tenning town” as used in many government gazettes. The latter was declared and inaugurated

as Town on the 10th April 1964 coinciding with the declaration of Mokokchung in the same year. It is a mother to many surrounding villages, as per census 2011; there are 20 villages with the total population of 25,864 within its circle.

I vividly remember the cheerfulness on the people’s face with high expectation assuming that their dooms day are over when the latter was upgraded to a full fledge additional Deputy Commission (ADC) headquarter on the 13th December 2014. With the big announcement for the Town and surrounding villages, innocent citizens started concluded that the long awaited verdict of the area people has been delivered, which include the basic package of better road, water supply and electricity.

In addition, the expectation of the people shot higher with the speech of the elected representatives who spoke on the auspicious occasion with big mouth on the deteriorating road condition, infrastructure, etc. Forcefully convincing everyone, through their speech that liberation day has finally arrived. Hard to believe, but the fact is that it was just the oratory skill used to deceive the

innocent citizens. For after the big talk show, the town was just neglected and left out all alone again with hundreds of empty promises to be fulfilled.

Tening town, one of the oldest administrative headquarter in Nagaland as referred by many was inaugurated as town council from ad hoc town on the 28th Oct. 2016.

The occasion was graced with the presence of many elected representatives which again resulted in shooting up many empty promises in the sky, but then the innocent people were already aware of the fact that it was just their oratory skills.

It was very impressive on their part for they exactly knew to speak exactly what people have been longing to hear, but citizens refuse to be the victims of their empty promises, for the same lies and assurance has been told for a decade or more. Leaders and elected representatives who visited the town seems very concern about the toll and hardship faced by the people, but nothing much to expect for the purpose of visit was for big talks and empty promises.

The distance from Peren to Tening is just 28 km, but travellers are compelled to sacrifice

their precious time for 4-5 hours and not mentioning about the other issues of health, vehicle maintenance, etc. because of the already deteriorated road conditions. It is a matter of shame for the sub-division people, for they are reflected wrongly by the visitors seeing the horrible road condition and many more. We like the courage of our leaders for boldly admitting to the fact that the sub-division is neglected for three decades or more, but how long is this going to happen?

The people are running short of the patience.

So through my write up, I wanted to draw the attention of the concern department and the present government to take up necessary measures at the earliest for the deteriorating road condition from Peren to Tening, and also to blacktop the Tening Town road which is often referred to as paddy field or fishery pond, with no more feeble excuses. I will conclude my writing in good faith that the concern department and government will listen and take up necessary measures at the earliest without further delaying it.

Dithuibo Newmai, students leader, Nchangram village

cleaner and safer making our areas more potent for habitation and tourism.

We are definitely making progress at the global level to address the issue as more and more public awareness and concern develops and the governments taking proactive initiatives and industries bringing new and innovative products.

Plastic don’t have to be eliminated from the face of the earth. But plastics and its use is to be re-imagined in the framework of a circular economy. Plastics have to be reused and recycled. But at the same time, with considerable effort and thought, some had started to look beyond plastic.

Rajiandai Bariam, Ambedkar University, New Delhi, (ajeeanbung@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Stop phubbing

Phubbing is a term coined as part of a campaign by Macquarie Dictionary to describe the habit of snubbing someone in favour of a mobile phone.

In this age of science and technology we have lost our humanity of social life and real interaction. We are enslaved by the sensation of internets and gadgets. We have make hundreds of friends in social networking which is beyond the boundaries and quite a wonder but never care to know who is living in our next door. Internet has brought us closer with the global world but has distance us from being human. Where is humanity? Love? Compassion? We are all engrossed in taking pictures and videos with our Smartphone for status update to show our sign of love and respect. But we have miserably failed to acknowledge the real love for humanity. We have distanced ourselves with our closest neighbour. We no longer share the bond of true friendship and love of families. We have make love with the gadgets and ignored the people living around us. Should this age of modern world be so fictional that we may fall prey and become part of it like the robotic creation?

The next time you meet up keep your phone in your pocket and feel the real interaction with your co-workers and friends. Stop PHUBBING! Keduvito Lüho, Khuzama village

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.

Data sharing: India seeks FB’s response by June 20

New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI): The Indian government today sought an explanation from Facebook

by June 20 on reports that the social networking giant shared information of its users with mobile device makers.

Taking suo-motu note of reports, the IT Ministry has asked the US-based firm for a detailed factual report on the issue.

“Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has sought an explanation from Facebook seeking a detailed factual report on the issue,” an official statement said.

The statement cited recent re por ts, which claim that Facebook has agreements that allow phone and other device manufacturers to access users’ personal information, including that of their friends, without taking their explicit consent.

“The Gover nment of India is deeply concerned about reports of such lapses/ violations,” the statement added.

When contacted, a Facebook spokesperson said: “We remain committed to protecting people’s information.

We appreciate any opportunity to answer questions the government may have”.

Facebook is already facing severe backlash globally for improperly sharing personal data of up to 87 million people with UK-based Cambridge Analytica.

Cambridge Analytica, a data-mining firm, is embroiled in a scandal purportedly over its work for US President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and is alleged to have improperly obtained information from tens of millions of Facebook users to develop political ads.

India had, in March, issued notices to both Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.

The social media giant had responded to that notice (over data breach) and outlined in detail the “changes made” to protect users information.

Facebook had also admitted that in the Cambridge Analytica case, 335 people in India were directly affected through an app installation, and another 5,62,120 people were potentially affected as friends of those users.

“In response to earlier notices about breaches of personal data relating to the Cambridge Analytica episode, Facebook had apologised and given strong assurances to the Government of India that they would take sincere efforts to protect the privacy of users’ data on the platform,” the statement issued today said.

It added that the recent reports “raise uncomfortable questions about the assurances made by Facebook”.

In a recent interview to PTI, Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had said the government will not allow “fly-bynight” data mining firms to improperly harvest social media data of Indian citizens.

He had stated that while the government is supportive of the social media, it will not allow abuse of the platform nor “irresponsible traffic in data commerce”.

India is already penning stronger data protection laws and a 10-member committee formed last year under the chairmanship of Justice B N Srikrishna (former Supreme Court judge) to give shape to the new data protection framework, is widely expected to finalise it views by next month.

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Cong urges Ratan, Madhuri not to believe BJP’s ‘lies’

NPF youth wing hits out at NDPP

Mumbai, Jun 7 (IANS): A day after Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah met industrialist Ratan Tata and former Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit-Nene among others as part of an outreach programme, the Mumbai Congress on Thursday appealed to them “not to fall for the BJP’s lies”.

Congress city President Sanjay Nirupam, in separate letters to Tata and Madhuri, urged them to “understand the truth” of the BJP government which, he said, “has failed on all counts”.

“Mr. Ratan Tata, I beseech you to understand the truth and not fall for the lies of Amit Shah. I am sending a booklet to you which clearly identifies and explains that the BJP has not been able to do anything for the people of this country in the past 4 years,” he said.

Nirupam also sought to remind the industrialist how he (Tata) had always supported secular forces all his life and clearly the

BJP has spoiled the secular fabric of the country. “As an artist, you can understand how different forces work together in the creative space as well and this has clearly suffered during the BJP rule.

We should work together to stop these forces from gaining ground,” Nirupam said in his letter to Madhuri. “In the past 4 years, the BJP Government has failed on all fronts whether it be on economic parameters, social harmony, or international relations,” he contended in his letters to the two.

He reiterated that the BJP government’s “ill-conceived fiscal policies have hurt the industry and economy, including small businesses, agrarian economy and the corporates”.

Shah on Wednesday made high-profile visits to the homes of Tata and Madhuri, and later ally Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray, as part of the BJP’s new initiative, ‘Sampark for Samarthan’ as a run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Govt cautions agitating teachers

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): NPF central youth wing Thursday hit out at the NDPP for deflecting from the issue of appointment of state vigilance commissioner (SVC) and bringing up TR Zeliang’s educational qualification into focus.

In a press release, the NPF central youth press & media wing said that at this juncture it was least bothered about “Rio obtaining a fake BA honours degree certificate which otherwise is more disgraceful.”

It stated the point of contention was PDA government’s violation of procedure and norms laid down for recruitment to the prestigious post of vigilance commissioner.

Reiterating and extending support to objection made by Leader of the Opposition and the party against the appointment of vigilance commissioner, the youth wing maintained that appointment was in total violation of the existing norms laid down by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.

NPF youth wing said

the NDPP’s claim that “all due procedures were followed by the government in appointment of the state vigilance commissioner” revealed stark reality of their ignorance and contempt of law and procedures.

Further, contending that appointment was in clear violation of Clause 4(a) of the Cabinet Resolution, Dated April 9, 1976, the youth wing said the appointee was neither a retired high court judge nor a retired senior executive officer.

It reminded NDPP that as per the laid down in the Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003, Section 41 clause 1 of sub clause (c) approval of the Leader of Opposition was mandatory to appoint the vigilance commissioner.

“The said appointment prima facie suggests that, it is a political reward ascribing on the appointee’s political loyalty to the ruling NDPP party in Nagaland which can be substantiated by taking the record, the fact that the appointee contested 2018

General Election from 22 Arkakong Assembly Constituency under Mokokchung District, Nagaland,” NPF youth wing said.

NPF youth wing said Mayang Lima could be a “Legal Luminary”, but was a defeated NDPP candidate, adding that his appointment was clear attempt to defeat the sole purpose of Cabinet Resolution dated April 9, 1976.

Further, it reminded NDPP that the SVC was not a political post but a statutory post and necessary norms and procedure laid down should be followed.

The youth wing said appointee served in Nagaland State Legal Services Authority and Department of Justice & Law which directly related to preliminary investigation being carried out by CBI on the direction of Gauhati High Court vis-a-vis PIL (Suo Moto) 5/2017, dated May 2, 2018. It remarked that the appointment was made with ulterior motives and with a sole intent to abuse the office of state vigilance commission for political gain.

Don’t mix religion & politics: Patton

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On the other hand, speaking to Nagaland Post after the meeting, School Education director Wonthungo Tsopoe said the government had already issued an order on June 2 and that he had sought time to work on it.

He, however, lamented that despite repeated appeals to give time to work on the order, the teachers insisted on going ahead with their intensified agitation.

Reminding the teachers of the service rules, Tsopoe said, as government servants, they are expected to follow them.

The officials present at the meeting also cautioned the agitating teachers that the department will not be held responsible if any eventuality takes place, he added.

He said, besides mentioning their demands in their ultimatum, the teachers also sought their inclusion in seniority list along with the State cadre.

Pointing out everything works as per a system, Tsopoe said the government had been showing leniency for long, which the agitating teachers do not acknowledge.

(From p-1) He said though Phek district, which has five assembly seats did not support BJP and elected only one NDPP candidate(Neiba Kronu), he expressed the hope that in 2019 the district would vote strongly in favour of PDA candidate and also elect PDA candidate in 2023. Patton however said the PDA government will undertake development for entire Phek equally without bias .

He also acknowledge the support to PDA candidate during the recent Lok

Sabha bypoll and also people electing 12 BJP members.

Enroute to the venue of Patton also planted tree saplings on the road side at Kami village and at Glory Peak Pfutsero as part of the PDA commitment to plant over forty thousand trees.

The meeting was chaired by BJP Phek district vice president Vepasayi Resüh while Sanyi Krocha led invocation prayer and BJP Phek president Nucutso Ruho delivered the welcome address and BJP State Executive Member Khüpo Kezo delivered the vote of thanks.

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day against the US dollar.

“After a stellar recovery in the previous day, the home currency weakened against dollar today as digested the RBI’s monetary policy outcome. Pull back in oil has also revived dollar demand. USD, meanwhile, has continued to slip against major currency peers ahead of major central bank meetings next week,” Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said.

Meanwhile, domestic bourses extended their RBI-induced relief rally on the back of heavy buying in rate-sensitive stocks along with hectic shortcovering in beaten-down key counters.

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the domestic economy arising from hardening global crude prices.

For a net oil importer like India, a sustained rise in crude oil price leads to adverse macroeconomic implications.

Besides, concerns of higher US yields and foreign fund outflows from stock and bond markets also added pressure on the rupee front even as corporate demand for the greenback remained strong.

Lingering concerns over a full-blown trade war between the US and its close allies kept exerting downward pressure on the trading front.

The Indian currency had ended at a fresh onemonth high of 66.92 yester-

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Mumbai, Jun 7 (PTI): Reversing yesterday’s gains, the rupee today fell by 20 paise to 67.12 against the US dollar as revival in global crude prices renewed India’s concerns on the fiscal front.

The domestic currency retreated sharply from one-month high after a sharp pull-back rally in international crude prices predominantly played a spoilsport and kept the forex sentiment little shaky a day after the RBI raised key interest rates.

The central bank on Wednesday increased key interest rates by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent - the first such hike in more than four years on worries over inflationary pressures to

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Mumbai, Jun 7 (IANS): Reliance Jio, the new entrant in the telecom space, had 186.6 million subscribers at the end of March 2018, Reliance Industries Limited’s annual report revealed here on Thursday.

It had 160.1 million subscribers at the end of December 2017.

“Jio, now the world’s largest and fastest growing mobile data network, stunned the world and made us proud by turning profitable in the very first year of operations,” Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, RIL said in the report.

Jio earned a net profit of Rs 723 crore on a turnover of Rs 23,714 crore in its first year of commercial operations.

“Jio continued with its strong subscriber growth, with 186.6 million customers at the end of March 2018, and the lowest churn in the industry at 0.25 per cent per month”.

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jump in profits due to higher volumes from expanded capacities and better margins,” the report said. RIL’s refining and marketing segment reported a 3.2 per cent increase in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), or operating profit climbing to its highest-ever level of Rs 25,869 crore (around $4 billion).

The GRMs for the year rose to a nine-year high of $11.6 per barrel (bbl), over last year’s $11 per bbl.

“RIL’s GRM outperformed the Singapore complex margins by $4.4 per bbl,” the company said.

“Our oil and gas business continued to face headwinds owing to declining volumes and soft prices that improved towards end of the year”.

globally, the net cross-border M&A purchases of transition-economy MNEs rebounded from $809 million in 2016 to almost $14 billion in 2017, due to two large transactions, incliding Rosneft acquiring a 49 per cent share in Essar Oil in India for close to $13 billion (through its Singapore affiliate, Petrol Complex).

Developing-economy investors from China and South Africa, followed by Singapore, India and Hong Kong (China), are among the top 10 investors in Africa.

The report said that financial uncertainty caused by “significant risks” to global trade is responsible for a sharp fall in international investment flows which could hurt developing countries the most. Developed economies saw the biggest drop in FDI flows in 2017 – at 37 per cent, to $712 billion – but this was to some extent expected, after a spike in 2016.

More concerning is the “lack of (FDI) recovery” among developing economies last year, since FDI is the “largest external source” of finance for developing countries, at around 40 per cent, UNCTAD said.

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Mumbai, Jun 7 (IANS): Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)’s refining and petrochemical businesses posted record level of profitability on the back of expanded capacities, high operating rates, improved cost competitiveness and better margins, the company has said in its latest annual report.

The company’s oil and gas exploration business saw declining volumes and lower prices, the Mukesh Ambaniled RIL said in its Annual Report 2017-18.

“The refining business improved upon the preceding year’s strong Gross Refining Margins (GRMs),” it said. GRMs signify the earning on converting a barrel of crude to petroleum products. “The petrochemicals segment posted a significant

filiate of Russia’s national oil company Rosneft PJSC, in 2016, ONGC bought a 15 per cent stake in an offshore field in Namibia from Tullow Oil in 2017. By the end of 2017, ONGC had 39 projects in 18 countries, producing 285,000 barrels of oil and oil-equivalent gas per day, the report said.

The report said that cross-border merger and acquisitions sales for India rose from $8 billion to $23 billion driven by a few large deals in extractive and technology related industries. Singapore’s Petrol Complex, owned by Russia’s Rosneftegaz acquired a 49 per cent stake of Essar Oil Ltd, the second largest privately owned Indian oil company, for $13 billion.

An investor group, including American ecommerce compnay eBay, technology giant Microsoft Corporation and China’s multinational investment holding conglomerate Tencent Holdings acquired a stake in Flipkart Internet for $1.4 billion, and Soft Bank acquired a 20 per cent stake in One97 Communications, the parent of digital payments leader Paytm, for $1.4 billion.

The report said that

United Nations, Jun 7 (PTI): Foreign Direct Investment to India decreased to $40 billion last year from $44 billion in 2016 while outflows from India, the main source of investment in South Asia, more than doubled, according to a new trade report by the UN. According to the World Investment Report 2018 by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) global foreign direct investment flows fell by 23 per cent in 2017, to $1.43 trillion from $1.87 trillion in 2016. “Downward pressure on FDI and the slowdown in global value chains are a major concern for policymakers worldwide, and especially in developing countries,” UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi said.

FDI to India decreased from $44 billion in 2016 to $40 billion in 2017. But outflows from India, the main source of FDI in South Asia, more than doubled to $11 billion, the report said.

The report cited India’s state-owned oil and gas company ONGC’s active investment in foreign assets in recent years. After acquiring a 26 per cent stake in Vankorneft, an af-

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to pursue their occupation from the train stations.

Within the first year of the project, 100 of the busiest railway stations across India were made internet-friendly. In the last year and a half, 300 new stations were added across the length and breadth of the country, the statement said.

As part of the Next Billion Users initiative, Google is now building on the success of RailTel project to expand the public Wi-Fi outside train stations, into Indian cities and around the world. Google Station, the public Wi-Fi platform, that amplifies Google’s vision to bring the best in class Wi-Fi experience to more places, is now also live in Pune.

Jio clocks 186.6 mn subscribers at March-end

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ity service under the brand name “RailWire”, users have 30 minutes of free access to the internet, in which they can on an average consume 350 MB of data per session.

“Railway stations are a microcosm that is India and creating a digital inclusion platform is in line with the vision of our Prime Minister and Digital India initiatives of the Ministry of Railways,” said K. Manohar Raja, Executive Director-Enterprise Business at RailTel. Over 35 per cent of users on the network are first time Wi-Fi users. Interestingly, over 50 per cent of users accessing the internet multiple times a day highlight that they work

New Delhi, Jun 7 (IANS): To meet the increasing mobile data demand in the country, Vodafone India on Thursday announced it will deploy Nokia’s fieldproven cloud packet core to cost-effectively provide faster mobile broadband. The Nokia Cloud Packet Core, supported by Nokia CloudBand software, will meet the mobile data demands of 7.8 million subscribers in Bengaluru. The deployment will enhance the scale and agility of Vodafone India’s network to ensure the timely launch of new services, the company said in a statement.

“Collaborating with Nokia will also support us in providing a more reliable and superior network experience to our customers,” said Vishant Vora, Director Technology, Vodafone India.

A cloud packet core is essential for service providers to connect to a higher number and variety of devices and to deliver a wider range of services across different access technologies.

Nokia’s technology leverages all the benefits of a cloud packet core architecture for maximizing resource utilization and rapidly deploying services when and where needed.

FDI into India decreased to $40 bn in 2017: UN report

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New Delhi, Jun 7 (IANS): Google has successfully completed its public Wi-Fi programme to provide India’s railway stations with free internet, with Dibrugarh in Assam becoming the 400th station to go live on Thursday.

Google had, in collaboration with Railtel, launched free Wi-Fi services to 400 railway stations as a key initiative under the government’s Digital India programme in 2016.

“Bringing high speed connectivity to millions of Indians across railway stations has been an incredible journey and underscores the importance of investing in public Wi-Fi as a crucial step in getting high quality internet to everyone in India,” K. Suri, Director, Partnership India, Next Billion Users, Google India, said in a statement.

“With over eight million monthly unique users connecting to the network, this is a lighthouse project for India and every growing economy that is looking to bring the benefit of connectivity to everyone in their country,” he added.

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West wrongly sees Russia as a threat: Putin Expat Turks cast votes for Jun 24 polls

Not planning to withdraw from Syria

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was not planning to withdraw its forces from Syria for now, and would

Iraqi judges take over poll body after fraud charges B A G H DA D, J U N 7 (AGENCIES): Iraq’s top judicial authority on Thursday took over the Independent Elections Commission as stipulated by a law passed in response to complaints of widespread fraud in last month’s national elections, according to a statement.

On Wednesday, lawmakers approved amendments to the election law that include annulling results from balloting abroad and camps for displaced people in four Sunni-dominated provinces, and call for a manual recount of all ballots, reports AP. Supreme Judicial Council spokesman AbdulSattar Bayrkdar said the group of top jurists, who are appointed by parliament, will meet on Sunday to select judges who will run the commission and supervise the manual recount requested by the law. Bayrkdar said the council will act in a “fair and impartial way.”

TANGHA VILLAGE COUNCIL

MADRID, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): The government cabinet with the highest proportion of female ministers in Spanish and European history was sworn in Thursday, putting the cap on one of the fastest power transitions in Spain’s four decades of democratic rule, reports AP. The new Socialist government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is comprised of 11 female ministers — overseeing key areas such as the national economy, finance and defense — and six men.

Women represented 64.7 percent of the new Cabinet, above the 62.5 percent that the Finnish government scored in 2015 according to the statistics of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Most of the new ministers referred to the female majority in their oath-taking on Thursday before King Felipe VI.

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(P. LONGJAH) Secretary, TVC.

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

FAZL ALI COLLEGE MOKOKCHUNG

(Merithung Odyuo) President (EDLSU)

(Vungthungo Z Odyuo) General Secretary (EDLSU)

OFFICE OF THE

NERHEMA STUDENTS’ UNION Regd. No. Home/SRC-6539 Motto : Learn To Master

FELICITATES

Through this column, we would like to congratulate Miss Pelhouneinuo Kiewhuo, D/o Neitho-o Kiewhuo for being conferred the Gold Medalist in English in the Undergraduate Examination 2018, Nagaland University.

May your achievement today be the beginning for a successful tomorrow.

We would also like to congratulate all the successful students of NSU in the recently declared undergraduate examination.

We wish all our NSU students more success and fruitfulness in the coming years.

Zevituo Mere Shürhonuo Tsürho (President, NSU) (Info & Publicity Secy, NSU)

OFFICE OF THE

EMLO-TO STUDENTS' UNION

The Pongidong Village Students’ Union congratulates Ms. Shanchobeni Ovung, D/o Lt. Sophamo Ovung for scoring the state highest mark in NSEE 2018.

The union further congratulates all the successful students and subject distinction holders of NBSE and NU exam 2018. Wishing all the students a bright future.

The Emlo-to Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful students and subject distinction holders in the recently declared HSLC, HSSLC and Nagaland University examination 2018.

The Union wishes them the best for their future endeavour.

Jonjibemo Tsopoe President, PVSU

Alex Tsopoe Fin. Secretary, PVSU

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Iketo Zhimo President, ETSU

Tokavi Kiba Gen.Secy., ETSU

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SUOHU CLAN Kohima Village

Felicitation Programme

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For successfull HSLC, HSSLC, Graduate candidates 2018.

SUOHU CLAN also congratulates Dr. Er. VIKUOTUOLIE (SUOHU) ANGAMI on being conferred BHARAT RATNA DR. A.P.J ABDUL KALAM EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017.

his government as feminist, progressive, pro-European and “a loyal reflection of the best in the society that it aspires to serve.”

Carmen Calvo, an expert in constitutional law and former culture minister, will be Sanchez’s deputy

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CONGRATULATIONS The Principal and faculty members of Fazl Ali College congratulate its graduating students Ms Sentirenla and Ms Sakurepla C Longkumer for graduating as toppers in B.Sc. Mathematics Honours and B.A. Geography Honours respectively in the Nagaland University Exams of 2018.

May God bless them in their endeavours.

Sd/S Arenla Longkumer Principal

DATE :- 9TH JUNE 2018.

TIME :- 6:00 PM VENUE :- T.KHEL KIJÜÜBA KINU

A court ruling over a kickbacks-for-contracts scheme involving the conservative Popular Party prompted a no confidence vote against Mariano Rajoy, prime minister since 2011.

Sanchez replaced Rajoy last week. He has defined

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The East Dimapur Lotha Students' Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss.

W. Elanbeni Kikon for securing the top position (Gold Medalist) in B.Sc (Botany) under Nagaland University from S. Joseph, Jakhama. The Union wishes her in her future endeavour's.

The Union also further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC, CBSE, and Under Graduates. Wishing each and everyone a successful future.

The Tangha Village Council on behalf of all citizen of the village FELICITATES Mr. S. Yongchang on being promoted to the post of Joint Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Council further wishes him good luck in all his future endeavours.

in Berlin for 38 years and would only give his first name, said Erdogan has “done a lot, things that have never been done before.”

“Since Erdogan is there, there is some order,” he said. “Many say it is a dictatorship, but it’s not a dictatorship. He is thinking of his people, no matter if it’s Kurds, Turks, no matter who lives in Turkey. We all stick together.”

Some, however, pointed to Turkey’s current economic troubles. The Turkish lira has lost more than 20 percent of its value against the dollar since the start of the year, hurting many in the country.

Spain’s King Felipe (c) poses with members of the new Socialist government after taking their positions during a swearing in ceremony at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid Thursday.

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scheduled. Nearly half of them — 1.4 million — live in Germany, where polling stations have been set up in 13 cities.

The elections will usher in a new executive presidency that concentrates more powers in the president’s hands and abolishes the office of the prime minister.

The switch was narrowly approved in a referendum last year.

Last year’s referendum results were more comfortable for Erdogan in Germany, with some 63 percent voting in favor.

At the Turkish consulate in Berlin, Seydi, a 49-year-old who has lived

Ministers in Spain’s female-dominated Cabinet take office

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OFFICE OF THE

(C. HENDOK) Chairman, TVC

Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, mainly Sunnis, were driven from their homes during the war against the Islamic State group, with many unable to return because their homes and neighborhoods were destroyed. It’s not known how many of them voted in the election, or what impact the cancellation of their ballots could have on the results.

The divide between the Sunnis and Iraq’s Shiite majority, which rose to power following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, was a key factor behind the violence that followed the invasion and the eventual rise of the Islamic State group. But those tensions appear to have eased following the war with IS, and many Shiite politicians openly campaigned in Sunni areas. Last month’s elections — the fourth held in the last 15 years — saw low turnout, reflecting widespread anger at the country’s dysfunctional political class.

BERLIN, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Turkish citizens living abroad started casting votes Thursday in Turkey’s snap presidential and parliamentary elections, amid sharp divisions of opinion over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s record, reports AP. Voting for the June 24 elections began at airports and border gates in Turkey as well as in Turkish diplomatic missions in 60 countries. The expatriate polls close on June 19.

Some 3 million expatriate Turks are eligible to vote in the elections that are being held more than a year earlier than

The Aotsakilimi Union Dimapur (AUD) with immense pride expresses our profound happiness at the achievements of the following members : 1. Miss Bolito K Achumi, daughter of Mrs Kanili Achumi and Er. Kihoto Achumi for securing Top 1 (Political Science Hons) with a CGPA of 6.83 in the Nagaland University Under Graduate Examination 2018.

2. Miss Lito H Achumi, daughter of Mrs Aketoli Achumi and Mr Hetoshe Achumi for securing 85.17% and distinctions in four subjects (English, S.S, Hindi and B.K&A) in the NBSE HSLC Examination 2018.

3. Miss Allomi H Achumi, daughter of Mrs Aketoli Achumi and Mr Hetoshe Achumi for securing 72.5 % and distinction in English in the NBSE HSLC Examination 2018.

The AUD further congratulates all the successful candidates of the NBSE HSLC, HSSLC and Nagaland University Under Graduate Examination 2018. It is our prayer that God will continue to bless each one of you.

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prime minister and also in charge of the resurrected Ministry of Equality.

The government “has to work to reduce inequalities and achieve great equal-

ity, which affects men and women,” Calvo said on Friday in a brief ceremony to take over the government’s no. 2 position from Soraya Saenz de Santamaria.

MEETING NOTICE

This is to inform all the Sumi Community those who are having land in Showuba New Village that there will be an important meeting on 09/06/2016 at 10:00 A.M. therefore you all are requested to be present in the meeting positively. Venue will be Mr. Atovi's residence at Showuba New Village.

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FELICITATION The Khonoma Students’ Union heartily congratulates Ms Nounevino Punyü, daughter of Dr. Kedozeto Punyü, for securing top I (Science Stream) in Amity International School Saket, Delhi in CBSE class 12 Examinations 2018. We are so proud that your dedication have enabled you to accomplish great things. Your great success is an inspiration and challenge to many. May you conquer many more summits in your life.

MENOVIKHO VIYIE KELHUKHOLIE KHATE General Secretary President Khonoma Students’ Union Khonoma Students’ Union Khonoma.

Khonoma.

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Russia’s gross domestic product is currently 1.5 percent higher than a year ago.

He described it as modest but said he’s confident that future “growth is guaranteed.”

Putin also said the government will be looking to streamline the tax system in order to fight poverty, but denied speculation that Russia was considering abandoning its flat-rate income tax.

People queue at a polling station at the Turkish consulate general in Berlin, Germany, Thursday.

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RIYADH, JUN 7 (IANS): Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday announced a new alliance of joint economic, development and military strategy through 44 projects. The joint strategy will further push strong ties between the two countries, reports Xinhua news agency.

The two countries named the new cooperation “Ala’Azm”, which means determination, after it was reviewed by 350 officials from 139 governmental, sovereign and military bodies of the two sides within 12 months. The strategy focuses on three aspects: economy, human and knowledge, and politics, security and military, the report said. The announcement of coincides with the first meeting of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council co-chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The annual call-in show, like Putin’s marathon news conference each winter, is an elaborate demonstration of Putin’s stamina, lasting several hours and reinforcing his dominance of Russia’s politics. The nationwide broadcast on state TV channels showed frequent shots of communications workers at computers monitoring questions submitted by viewers.

This was Putin’s first show since being inaugurated for a new six-year term last month, in which he promised extensive efforts to get Russia’s economy to grow into one of the world’s top five.

On Thursday he said

Kiev of “very serious consequences for Ukrainian statehood” if it were to launch military action against proRussian rebels in the east during the soccer World Cup, which begins in Russia next week.

Zakhar Prilepin, a Russian writer who advises rebels in the Russian-backed, separatist Donetsk region, asked Putin during a televised phone-in to comment about the possibility of Ukraine launching military action during the monthlong tournament.

“I hope that there won’t be any provocations but, if it happens, I think it would have very serious consequences for Ukrainian statehood in general,” Putin said. Russia is hosting the World Cup from June 14 to July 15 in 11 Russian cities including Rostovon-Don, some 100 km (60 miles) from the border with Ukraine.

More than 10,000 people have been killed since April 2014 in a conflict that pits Ukrainian forces against Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine.

Intermittent clashes Putin warns Ukraine persist despite a notional President Vladimir Pu- ceasefire and diplomatic tin on Thursday warned peace efforts.

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Saudi, UAE launch 44 joint projects

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures answers a question during his annual call-in show in Moscow Thursday

keep them there for as long as it was in Russia’s interest, reports Reuters.

“We are not yet planning a withdrawal of these military forces,” Putin told a televised call-in.

“We are not building long-term facilities there and if needed we could fairly quickly withdraw our troops without material losses,” he said.

“But for the moment, we need them there, they are carrying out important tasks, including providing security for Russia in the region, and helping our interests in the economic sphere.”

The Kremlin first launched air strikes in Syria in September 2015 in its biggest Middle East intervention in decades, turning the tide of the conflict in President Bashar al-Assad’s favor.

In December, Putin flew to Syria and declared Russia’s mission accomplished, ordering a “significant part” of its contingent to start withdrawing. No significant Russian withdrawal has been apparent.

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MOSCOW, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Russian President Vladimir Putin says he believes other countries wrongly regard Russia as a threat and that mistaken concept can end if they see that the economic sanctions the West has put on Russia don’t serve their interests, reports AP. Russia has been hit with sanctions by the United States and the West over its 2014 annexation of Crimea, its support for separatist rebels in Ukraine’s east and its alleged interference in the U.S. 2016 presidential election.

Britain has also blamed the nerve agent poisoning in the U.K. of a Russian former spy and his daughter on Russia, which it denies.

Both the West and Russia have expelled more than 150 diplomats on each side over that issue.

“This pressure will end when our partners become convinced that the methods used by them are ineffective, counterproductive and harmful to all,” Putin said Thursday. “They see Russia as a threat. They see that Russia has become a competitor to them ... we propose that this is a very mistaken policy.”

OFFICE OF THE

AO STUDENTS’ UNION DIPHUPAR FELICITATES

The Office of The Ao Students’ Union Diphupar congratulates Miss. Benliyala Ningdangri of J.N. Aier C o l l e g e D i p h u p a r, f o r successfully securing the 9th position with CPGA of 6.66 in Political Science in the recently conducted Bachelor’s Degree examination.

The Union further congratulates the HSLC, HSSLC and Bachelor Degree successful students for bringing laurels and joy to the Union. With profound prayers and regards for all your future endeavours, may you all excel furthermore.

Moasunep Lemtur President

Bendangrenla Education and Statistical Secretary

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SBI staff residential complex inaugurated in Dimapur

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 7 (NPN): A ribbon cutting ceremony for the brand new State Bank of India (SBI) Staff Residential Complex for officials and award staff families was held at Bank Colony on Thursday at 12.30 pm.

Dignitaries from SBI, civil contractors, architects, GB of Bank Colony, and members of the colony council were present at the programme.

The first of its kind in Nagaland, the complex has 5 blocks consisting of 44 flats and was constructed at a total cost of Rs. 10.52 crores. It was built on the land donated by the state government way back in 1993 and the process of initiating the construction started in 2012. The facility is aimed at providing accommodating to staff of the 15 SBI branches in Dimapur and even to those from outside who are posted in Dimapur.

Chief general managers of SBI, NE circle; PVSLN Murty and Sunil Kumar Tandon graced

Assistant general manager, SBI, RBO Paogin Haokip delivering welcome address. PVSLN Murty and Sunil Kumar Tandon are seen in the background. (NP)

the occasion as the chief Guests. In his address, Sunil Kumar Tandon lauded the planning of the facility saying that it was well laid out and had a lot of open spaces. Tandon added that it was important to keep the facility green and was hopeful that the complex would be greener the next time he visits Dimapur.

Chief general manager PVSLN Murty who also spoke on the occasion said that said that a residential complex like the

one at Bank Colony was important to foster community bonding amongst families and create a sense of belonging. He further added that SBI is ready is render its cooperation to NABARD to for other development activities across the state.

The other dignitaries who spoke on the occasion were Civil contractor from M/s Pfudilhu & Sons, Kohima and representatives of SBIOA and SBISA. The dignitaries

present were: general menager, NABARD, S. K Dhumal;deputy general manager, Jorhat module, Debashish Mitra; assistant general manager and regional manager, Dimapur region, Paogin Haokip; general manager (NW-I), Ajay Kumar Singh; general manager (NW-II), Digmanu Gupta.

The prog ram was chaired by branch manager, Hornbill Premium Banking Center Abhishek Kumar, welcome address was delivered by assistant general manager, SBI, RBO Paogin Haokip. The other highlights of the programme were; felicitation, handing over of quarter allotment letters by the chief guests, dedicatory prayer by senior pastor of AG Church, Bank Colony, Rev Thungdemo N Lotha, and vote of thanks by SGM, SBI, Besii Bosco Sani.

The programme ended tree plantation by dignitaries and handing over of cheque to Jo Foundation Inclusive School in Kohima, which also caters to the needs of specially abled children.

More organisations condemn triple murder ZMON: Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation Nagaland (ZMON) has expressed shock, and vehemently condemned the incident where three persons, a Zeliang, a Sangtam and a Karbi were brutally murdered on June 4 at a housing complex in Dimapur, Blue Hill area.

A condemnation note by ZMON president, Apeuna Iheilung stated that it is very painful and regretful that such inhuman acts still exist in a civilized society. It stated that such barbaric acts should be condemned by one and all.

The organisation has strongly appealed to the law enforcing agency to take the matter seriously by arresting the absconding perpetrators and award them befitting punishment as per the law of the land.

ZMO further conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that the God Almighty provide them peace and strength in the midst of their grief and sorrow.

TYOD: Tenyimi Youth Organisation Dimapur (TYOD) has vehemently condemned the brutal murder of three youth at a housing complex at Golaghat road Dimapur.

A condemnation note from Thejangulie Angami and TYOD general secretary, Khrozote Kapfo has appealed to the law enforcing agency to not to leave any stone unturned to arrest the absconders and award the criminals befitting punishment as per law.

TYOD conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and further prayed for the departed

souls to rest in peace.

USSC: The United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has vehemently condemned the “gruesome cold blooded murder” of three youth, one of them a bona fide USSC member (Tia Sangtam, son of Tangthsenju of Tutheze village under Kiphire district), on June 4 at Golaghat Road, Dimapur.

Expressing shock, USSC vice president, Y. Sethrongba in a condemnation note appealed to the SIT headed by Additional DCP (Crime) to nab the culprit/s at the earliest and demanded that they be awarded befitting punishment as per law.

The USSC also conveyed its condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018

Excise MS seize liquor

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DIMAPUR: Acting on a tip-off, Excise Mobile Squad searched a vehicle (AS01 9900) and recovered 35 cases of assorted liquor from Burma Camp, Dimapur.

A press release by superintendent of Excise Mobile Squad, Katoho Sumi, said one person identified as Kumar was arrested and charged under relevant sections of the NLTP Act, 1989. All the articles were confiscated and kept at the unit malkhana for destruction, stated the release.

JD(U) supports Lotha Hoho demand

DIMAPUR: Janata Dal (United) has supported the demand of the Lotha Hoho for the Wokha-Merapani road to be constructed according to specifications. A press release from JD(U) Nagaland general secretary, Kitoho S Rotokha and state secretary, Thangliba said that the M/S C. S Infra-construction Limited should construct the road as per the contract agreement. It stated that contracts allotted to firms and construction companies based in other states saw its assigned road works being not completed successfully. All such large projects have been allotted to “outside companies” that never wanted to dispense quality work but “extract the sanction amount from the Ministry” it alleged.

Since the state government is the guarantor of such projects, it is equally responsible for them, JD(U) stated and urged the state government to “take appropriate measures with the concerned authority that the companies allotted to execute road construction in the state to fully comply with the contract agreement.”

It warned CS Infra to “pay heed to the voice of the people” and comply with the Lotha Hoho’s demand. It also appealed to NHIDCL “to reign on CS Infra before any serious eventuality takes place”.

CM Nagaland Neiphui Rio hosted a dinner in honour of NEC Secretary Ram Much at Kathy Resort, Dimapur on June 7.(DIPR)

Grammy award nominee to release album: Christian contemporary music artist and Grammy award nominee from Nagaland, James Basnet will release his Audio & Video single titled ‘Fire’, on June 9, 10 a.m, on youtube.

DPE fellowship and felicitation: Dimapur Pangti Ekhung (DPE) half yearly fellowship & felicitation programme of Benpijan T. Shitiri, top 13th HSLC 2018 rank achiever, will be held on June 9 at 10 a.m. at Diphupar B Lotha Baptist Church. All members have been asked to attend the programme.

NLA first introductory meeting: MLA and chairman of the committee on government assurance (2018-2019), Chotisuh Sazo has fixed the first NLA introductory meeting and adoption of the 92nd main report and 93rd & 94th action taken reports of the committee on government assurance (2018-2019) on June 15, 11:30 a.m at the committee room of the assembly secretariat. All the members of the committee on government assurances have been requested to attend the meeting.

All Nagaland veteran & sub-veteran badminton tournament: The 4th All Nagaland veteran & sub-veteran badminton tournament under the theme “health is wealth” will be held on June 8, 10 a.m at Indoor Badminton Stadium, Officers Hill Kohima.

SAMS mission board meeting: Spiritual Awakening Mission Sikkim (SAMS) has convened its mission board meeting on June 10, 5 p.m. at the residence of ACF, Tokugha Chophi, Pudampukhri. All concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DDTMOA 9th foundation day & general meeting: Dimapur District Timber Mill Owners’ Association (DDTMOA) will be holding its 9th foundation day & general meeting on June 9, 10 a.m. at Hotel Saramati. All members have been informed to attend the meeting and submit agendas in written form.

AASU felicitation: Aghunaqa Area Students’ Union (AASU) will be organizing a felicitation programme on June 9, 10 a.m. at town hall Dimapur.

All the students from Aghunaqa area, elders, successful candidates and parents have been requested to attend the programme.

BKD emergency general meeting: Benreului Kangbau Dimapur (BKD) has convened an emergency general meeting on June 9, 8 a.m. at the residence of Blaize Iheilung, Kuda village lane-2 Nagarjan Dimapur. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DDGBA executive meeting: Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) has convened its executive meeting on June 9, 10 a.m. at its office near Green Park junction. All the unit presidents and secretaries have been requested to attend the meeting and submit membership fees.

GPRN/NSCN CCC recovers: GPRN/ NSCN Crime Control Cell (CCC) has recovered one Scotty (Activa) baring chassis No. ME4JF493AH8338582 and engine No. JF49E81397087. The rightful owner has been asked to claim the same from CCC office within seven days by producing all relevant documents. For more details one can contact 8575721973 or 8730077916.

JYO clarifies DIMAPUR: Jotsoma Youth Organization (JYO) has clarified that Renpemo Tsopoe, who they apprehended for allegedly extorting money from trucks on June 2, is not the son of Rokosanuo Vitsu. A clarification from JYO president, Khrietuo Peseyie and general secretary, Rokozhalie Gwirie stated that during interrogation, the accused had claimed that he was the son of Rokosanuo Vitsu of Viswema village, which was recorded by an unauthorized person and later the recording went viral on social media.

The clarification said that the real name of Renpemo’s mother is Wopeno Tsopoe and not as above. The organization expressed regret that the good name of the Vitsu clan of Viswema village had been tarnished through the malicious statement of Renpemo.

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Free vaccination & animal camp

Dogs-owners bring their dogs to the camp for medical attention. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The veterinary dispensary, Department of AH & Veterinary Services, Pfütsero in collaboration with the Administration conducted a free Anti-Rabies vaccination & animal health camp at Pfütsero local ground on June 7. A DIPR report said that the camp was organized to create awareness on zoonotic diseases,

especially rabies, and also spread awareness about the importance of animal health care for better animal produce. The department also distributed free medicine, dewormers, vitamins and minerals. Approximately 130 animals were given free treatment plus free medicine. Around 80 dogs were vaccinated in the camp.

BJP leaves media in the lurch

KOHIMA, JUN 7 (NPN): Reporters of various media houses, both electronic and print media, who came to cover the celebration programme of 4th year BJP led NDA govt. held at Nagaland state BJP office, Kohima on Thursday, were left dismayed. As per the invitation, the programme was suppose to start at 2 p.m , however on reaching the spot the reporters found the programme was over before 2 p.m and the media were not intimated of the time change and no officials or organizers met them to explain what had happened. Later the press fraternity who came to cover the programme had to leave discouraged.

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Honeypreet’s bail plea dismissed

Chandigarh, Jun 7 (IANS): A Panchkula court on Thursday dismissed a plea for regular bail filed by Honeypreet in connection with violence that broke out after the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda sect’s head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in two rape cases.

Honeypreet had sought the bail from the court in adjoining Panchkula in Haryana, claiming that no evidence was found against her by Haryana Police even as she was behind bars for 245 days. Her counsel told the court that others booked by the police on same charges as Honeypreet had been granted bail by different courts.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which investigated the violence in Panchkula in August 2017 following Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction, had slapped sedition charges against Honeypreet in September last year.

Honeypreet, whose real name is Priyanka Taneja, has been lodged in the

Central Jail, Ambala, 45 km from here, since October last year.

The police had claimed that she was the closest aide of the sect chief and knew many things about the sect’s activities and its role in the violence in Panchkula and other places after the August 25 conviction of Ram Rahim. Honeypreet remained on the run for 38 days after she was booked by the Haryana Police on charge of sedition. She was arrested on October 3, 2017 from the Zirakpur-Patiala Highway, about 15 km from Chandigarh.

The woman claims to be Ram Rahim’s “adopted daughter” though her former husband Vishwas Gupta has alleged illicit relations between her and the sect chief.

Ram Rahim was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of over Rs 30 lakh, following which violence erupted in Panchkula and Sirsa in Haryana, leaving 41 people dead and over 260 injured.

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let them linger on. “We will surely find a solution to the problem of Kashmir.”

The Home Minister is in the state to review the security situation following the May 16 ceasefire announced by the Central government during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which ends on June 15.

Amid speculations that the halt in anti-militancy operations may be extended, Rajnath Singh said the issue would be discussed with the Chief Minister before taking a final call. He said nothing could be ruled out.

The final call on the

Kathua rape: Court frames charges against 7 Pathankot (Punjab), Jun 7 (IANS): A court in this Punjab town on Thursday framed charges against seven accused in the rape and murder case of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.

The district and sessions court here framed charges against seven of the eight accused. The trial of the case, which was shifted from Jammu and Kashmir to here following orders of the Supreme Court, began on May 31.

The seven -- alleged mastermind Sanji Ram, his son Vishal Jangotra, Vishal’s friend from Rasana village, a sub-inspector of police, a head constable and two special police officers (SPOs) -- were shifted to Pathankot on May 31. The eighth accused is a juvenile and his trial is being held separately in Kathua.

Over 1,000 ceasefire violations by Pak

New Delhi, Jun 7 (Agencies): Taking yet another dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Shatr ughan Sinha on Thursday said the PM must remember that history is full of examples to tell that no one is invincible.

According to the India Today, the actorturned politician said the BJP should not live under the impression that it cannot be defeated in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Raising doubts about the party’s performance in next year’s general election, Sinha said the prospects look extremely bleak as the party is losing the public support it enjoyed in 2014.

“Respected Pradhan Sevak, Pradhan Rakshak.

It’s getting clearer that our party is slipping in the eyes of the public. They seem to be less impressed with your continuing foreign engagements and want answers for soaring prices and oil price. Time to be politically inclusive in our party”, said the BJP MP

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said in a tweet on Thursday.

Sinha has been toeing a divergent line from that of his party.

In another tweet, he alleged that the PM is surrounded by a coterie of political and security advisors who are misleading him over the growing discontent among people and the deteriorating popularity of the BJP. “PM Sir, some of your political and security advisors are leading you up the garden path and further isolating you from reality of developing political scenario. Samvaad jiski duhai aap dete ho usse purane logon se shuru

karne ki zaroorat hai”, Sinha said.

Speaking about BJP President Amit Shah’s ongoing ‘samvad abhiyan’, Sinha said the initiative to start a dialogue with BJP’s alliance partners is reassuring.

Under the programme, Shah met Shiv Sena Chief President Uddhav Thakarey in Mumbai on Wednesday. He is slated to meet former Punjab Chief Minister and Akali Dal chief Prakash Singh Badal today.

Commenting upon the BJP’s relations with its allies, Sinha said, “The stark reality is written all over the wall and is for anyone to see. Chotu Motu trying to assuage the hurt feelings of our esteemed colleagues was a reassuring image.”

In his tweets, Sinha also appealed the BJP’s top leadership to build contact with veteran party leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie, and take them on board ahead of 2019 general elections.

All NRI marriages to be registered within 48 hours: Maneka New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI): All NRI marriages solemnised in India would have to be registered within 48 hours, Union Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi said on Wednesday.

So far, there is no time frame to register marriages in India. However, a Law Commission report has recommended that the time limit to register marriages should be restricted to 30 days after which a penalty of Rs. 5 per day could be imposed.

“NRI marriages have to be registered within 48 hours, else the passport and visas would not be issued,” Ms Gandhi said, adding that the Women And Child Development Ministry is in the process of issuing orders to the registrars that details of such marriages should be provided to it so that a central database can be maintained.

The ministr y had earlier constituted an In-

tegrated Nodal Agency (INA) with representatives from the ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs and Law and Justice to look into matrimonial disputes involving Nonresident Indians (NRI).

According to the recommendation of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the decisions taken in the INA, look-out circulars are issued as per criteria defined by the Ministry of Home Affairs, for keeping a watch on arrival or departure of NRI husbands and preventing them from leaving India, Ms Gandhi said.

“The ministr y has recently issued six lookout circulars in such cases and in five cases, passports were revoked by the Ministry of External Affairs,” she said, listing various achievements of her ministry in the last four years.

She said that a change in the statute by the Law Ministry allowing authorities to hold the properties

of NRI offenders in escrow in case they abscond abandoning their spouse is awaited before the databases can be finalised.

Escrow is a legal concept in which a financial instrument or an asset is held by a third party on behalf of two other parties that are in the process of completing a transaction.

“That is where we are held up and hopefully it will be sorted out at a meeting on June 11 and once that is done, we can create ‘Lakshman rekha’ of safety for women who marry people who come from abroad,” she said.

She also talked about the provisions in the new

taxi policy guidelines for an improved women’s safety policy which were issued in 2017 by the Ministry of Transport and Highways.

“The measures include mandator y GPS panic devices in all taxis,

disabling of child-lock system, prominent display of driver’s identification with photo and registration number of the vehicle and sharing of seat to be subject to willingness of female passengers,” she said.

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DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

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I, Smti. HOKHULI. N. YEPTHO, W/o Lt. NIKHESHE SEMA permanent resident of SHOTOMI VILLAGE, ZUNHEBOTO, NAGALAND, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as fallows.

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

2. That my actual name is HOKHULI. N. YEPTHO which is recorded in my AADHAAR CARD bearing No. 8678 4679 0994, but due to the ignorance my name is inadvertently recorded as HOKHULI in my SBI Account bearing A/C No. 34508437612.

3. That my actual Date of Birth is 31/03/1974, but due to ignorance and mistakenly recorded in SBI LIFE INSURANCE is 15/05/1975.

4. That the above mentioned names HOKHULI . N. YEPTHO & HOKHULI are one and same person which is referred to me.

5. That, from the date of this declaration, I shall use my name as HOKHULI. N. YEPTHO for all official purpose and legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

6. That the statements made in para 1-5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this .......day of ............ 2018 at Zunheboto : Nagaland.

1st Class Magistrate Zunheboto Regd. No. : 11, Date : 06/06/18

In the Court of Shri. Neiko Kano District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M./C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur: Nagaland Criminal Revision 01/18 P.S________________ U/s 399 Cr. Pc. 1973

In the Court of Shri. Neiko Kano District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M./C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur: Nagaland Criminal Revision 01/18 P.S________________ U/s 399 Cr. Pc. 1973

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New Delhi, Jun 7 (IANS): Even as the Indian forces are maintaining a ceasefire against militants in Jammu and Kashmir and border truce with Pakistan, there have been over 1,000 violations from the Pakistani side of the 2003 ceasefire agreement between New Delhi and Islamabad in 2018 alone, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday.

“We always taken it very strongly, this matter of unprovoked ceasefire violation with the Pakistani side as it involves loss of life and property,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said at a media briefing here.

“In fact, only this year, in 2018, there have been more than 1,000 unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan,” Kumar said.

Stating that Pakistan uses the ceasefire violation to infiltrate terrorists into Indian territory, he said: “We have seen the results of such infiltration in the past. We hope that Pakistan will realise what it is doing and adheres by the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries.”

issue is likely to be taken on Friday when Rajnath Singh and his officials will meet Mehbooba Mufti, Governor N.N. Vohra and security and intelligence officials.

Since the Central government announced the ceasefire, militants have launched many hit-and-run grenade and IED attacks on security forces.

Informed sources suggested the Army commanders have argued that the cessation of hostilities from only one side was helping the militants to regroup and recruit boys.

Earlier, addressing over 3,000 boys and girls, mostly sportspersons, at the Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium here, the Home Minister said if backed by the youth of the state “no power on earth can stop us from beginning a new dawn in Kashmir”.

He said his government and the people of the country have “a lot of love for Kashmir”, asking youth of the state to bring development and prosperity.

New Delhi, Jun 7 (IANS): A court here on Thursday sentenced extradited gangster Abu Salem to seven years rigorous imprisonment in a 2002 extortion case. “...the convict is a hardcore criminal (who) indulged in the activities of extending threats and extortion under the fear of death, and he has been previously involved in several cases of similar nature, therefore, he deserves severe punishment of such magnitude that the same should be a lesson for the convict and an alarming lesson for others,” Additional Sessions Judge Tarun Sahrawat said. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. On May 26, Abu Salem was convicted under Section 387 (putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt in order to commit extortion) and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, but acquitted under charges of the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. The court has acquitted co-accused Pawan Kumar Mittal alias Raja Bhai, Mohd Ashraf alias Bablu, Majid Khan alias Raju Bhai and Chanchal Mehta in the case.

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in our way”.

“We can talk to anyone. We are open to talks with all. But talks should be for peace. For talks, you need not to speak to like-minded people but it is important to talk to right-minded people,” Rajnath Singh said here in a joint news conference with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

The Central government, he said, intended to open a dialogue in Kashmir and as such its Special Representative Dineshwar Sharma visited the state 11 times since he was appointed in October last year.

“He (Sharma) doesn’t come here on tourist trips.

He meets the people of the state to find solutions to their problems. I am sticking to what I said on my first visit to Kashmir (as Home Minister) that we want talks with every section of the society to resolve their problems.”

He said the BJP government was firmly committed to solve the problems of Kashmir and not

Abu Salem gets seven years in extortion case

To,

SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON

Smti. Ayangla Jamir, c/o Smti. Tiala, 2½ Mile, Darogapathar Village, Dimapur, Nagaland.

You are hereby summoned to appear in my Court on the 11th day of July 2018 at 10 O'clock in person or duly instructed pleader as to answer the charge in connection with the above noted case without fail.

Dated this the 5th day of June 2018.

DP-4225(A)

District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M/C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur : Nagaland

In the Court of Shri. Neiko Kano District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M./C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur: Nagaland Criminal Revision 01/18 P.S________________ U/s 399 Cr. Pc. 1973 To,

SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON

Smti. Tiala, W/o Manen Longkumer, 2½ Mile, Darogapathar Village, Dimapur, Nagaland.

You are hereby summoned to appear in my Court on the 11th day of July 2018 at 10 O'clock in person or duly instructed pleader as to answer the charge in connection with the above noted case without fail.

Dated this the 5th day of June 2018.

DP-4225(B)

District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M/C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur : Nagaland

To,

SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON

Smti. Arenla, C/o Er. Meren Longkumer, 2½ Mile, Darogapathar Village, Dimapur, Nagaland.

You are hereby summoned to appear in my Court on the 11th day of July 2018 at 10 O'clock in person or duly instructed pleader as to answer the charge in connection with the above noted case without fail.

Dated this the 5th day of June 2018.

DP-4225(C)

District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M/C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur : Nagaland

In the Court of Shri. Neiko Kano District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M./C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur: Nagaland Criminal Revision 01/18 P.S________________ U/s 399 Cr. Pc. 1973 To,

SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON

Shri. Akumba, C/o Smti. Tiala , 2½ Mile, Darogapathar Village, Dimapur, Nagaland.

You are hereby summoned to appear in my Court on the 11th day of July 2018 at 10 O'clock in person or duly instructed pleader as to answer the charge in connection with the above noted case without fail.

Dated this the 5th day of June 2018.

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District & Sessions Judge/C.J.M/C.J.(Jr.) Dimapur : Nagaland

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. The recently concluded Nagaland Lok Sabha By-Poll election was the toughest battle we had fought so far and unfortunately we could not do better as expected. We were defeated by few hundred votes in our constituency regardless the party official are grateful to all the supporters for their tireless efforts to do their best by honouring and respecting the election code of conduct that no mishap has befallen on anyone and thank everyone for making it a fair and peaceful poll day. The party officials gladly accept the defeat and hope that it will be a turning point for the future.

Further 26 Aonglenden Assembly constituency NDPP Congratulate and Felicitate Shri Tokheho Yeptomi Lok Sabha M.P elect. It is due to the people's given mandate that you could get the opportunity to serve the people of Nagaland, we hope and pray that you should give top most priority to solve the long and pending Naga Political solution as early as possible which is a felt need of the hour.

May God bless you and your family and wish you a bright political career.

Sd/-.

Sd/Lendi Pongen.

Nungsangmeren. lkr Gen. secy. (Adm).

President.

26 A/c NDPP. 26 A/c NDPP Mokokchung.

Mokokchung.

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S r i nag a r , J u n 7 (IANS): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday signalled to separatists to come forward for talks to solve the Kashmir issue but stopped short of extending an invitation to them even as he said the government was ready for dialogue with “right-minded” people, not necessarily like-minded.

The Home Minister began his two-day trip to the state to assess security situation in the aftermath of a unilateral and unconditional Ramadan ceasefire announced by the government.

In his fresh outreach to Kashmiris, he lavished praises on the youth of the state for their multi-faceted talent that could be channelised positively to change the “tasveer” (image) and “taqdeer” (destiny) of Jammu and Kashmir.

He said the government, ready to talk with all without any pre-conditions, won’t not be deterred in its aim to bring lasting peace to Kashmir, “no matter how many obstacles come

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Our aim is affordable healthcare for all: Modi

New Delhi, Jun 7 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government’s aim is to ensure affordable healthcare to every citizen and to achieve this it will open about 1,500 more generic medicine centre across the country.

Speaking to the beneficiaries of government health schemes through ‘ v i d e o b r i d ge ’ , M o d i termed health the basis of all success and prosperity and acknowledged that expenditure on it was a huge burden to many families. “...illness not only creates a huge financial burden on families, especially poor and middle class, but also affects our socio economic sectors. Hence, it is the endeavour of the government to ensure affordable healthcare to every citizen,” a government statement quoted Modi as saying.

In his fifth such interaction with the people, Modi said the Central government had opened

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more than 3,600 Jan Aushadhi Kendras all over the country where more than 700 generic medicines were available at affordable price.

He said the number of these centres will reach over 5,000 in the near future.

A major drain on health budget for poor and middle class families, the cost of stents has been brought down from around Rs 2 lakh to Rs 29,000, along with that of knee transplant, which now costs Rs 70,000 - 80,000 from Rs 2.5 lakh earlier, he said.

“On that account, the reduction in knee transplant prices has saved close to Rs

1,500 crore for public,” the statement read.

On the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Dialysis Programme, Modi said the government had performed more than 22 lakh dialysis sessions for 2.25 lakh patients in more than 500 districts and his Mission Indradhanush had vaccinated 3.15 crore children and 80 lakh pregnant women in 528 districts.

“In order to ensure more beds, more hospitals and more doctors, the government has opened 92 medical colleges and increased MBBS seats by 15,000.”

To make “healthcare affordable and accessible”, he said, the government has launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme, under which 10 crore families will be covered with health insurance of Rs 5 lakh.

The Prime Minister said the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ scheme was playing a central role in creating a healthy India.

Speed up development to compensate delay: Mamata H ow r a h , J u n 7 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday took stock of the status of work under various state schemes and urged the administration to speed up the process of development that was halted for almost three months due to rural body elections.

“I understand that the developmental activities were temporarily hampered due to the Panchayat election process this year.

Three months have been wasted due to Panchayat polls. Now it is time to speed up the work. Elections will come and go but the development should not be stalled,” Banerjee said at a meeting of administrators in Howrah district.

Referring to the statistics of the hundred days of wage-employment (MGNREGA) in the district, Banerjee said it had completed 52 days and 60 days of work under the scheme in the last two financial years while this year the work has been done for only 14

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days so far.

“Whatever work has been halted has to be compensated in double speed.

We must target to complete at least 70 days of work under MGNREGA,” she said.

We s t B e n g a l ’s Panchayat election was initially scheduled in the first week of May but it was rescheduled to May 14 following a Calcutta High Court order to extend the nomination deadline and announce a fresh polling date.

The government repeatedly claimed that the delay in election process was hampering the state’s economy and development as all works were stopped due to the model code of conduct.

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Bats not ruled out as primary source of Nipah outbreak: Health ministry

NEW DELHI, Jun 7 (PTI): The Union health ministry on Thursday said that bats cannot be ruled out as the primary source of Nipah outbreak, nearly two weeks after a central medical team told it that samples collected from bats in two Kerala districts, where 17 people have died of Nipah infection, tested negative.

The need for new tests to determine the source of Nipah outbreak deepens the mystery behind the spread of the virus.

On May 26, the medical team in its report to the ministry said samples collected from insectivorous bats in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts tested negative.

But minister of state for health Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that new samples of 55 fruit bats were collected two days ago and sent to National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune.

The test results of the fresh samples are awaited.

RR Gangakhedkar, head of Division of Epidemiology Communicable

Diseases, Indian Council for Medical Research, said the previous samples were from insectivorous bats, which are not known to be Nipah carriers, and not from fruit bats.

Gangakhedkar said an NIV team has collected samples of 55 fruit bats two days ago.

The Nipah virus stays for a short duration in the body of fruit bats as their system is quite capable of fighting it. So even if a bat has been infected by virus earlier, their samples may test negative later.

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Chair person, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) today launched an awareness campaign on protection of such children.

“This campaign has been launched to address the issue of protection of children across the entire railway system and to sensitise

all stakeholders, passengers, vendors, porters. Currently, the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for railways to ensure care and protection of children in contact with railways is successfully implemented at 88 stations.

Now, we intend to implement in 174 stations,” said Lohani at the function.

By the end of this year, the number of stations with such helpdesks is thus expected to touch 262.

“The idea is whenever a child is found at any railway station, be it the smallest one, he or she will be escorted by rail personnel to one of these stations where a standard operating proce-

dure is in place to not only keep the children safe but also to rehabilitate them,” said a senior official of the ministry.

Railways is one of the most common transit points for traffickers, who lure children to cities with the promise of good jobs but sell them into slavery as domes-

India and Pakistan must talk on Kashmir, says CPI-M New Delhi, Jun 7 (IANS): India and Pakistan need to talk without putting preconditions in a bid to restore peace in Jammu and Kashmir, the CPI-M has said.

The offer of talks with Pakistan that Home Minister Rajnath Singh has extended should be taken forward, an editorial in the CPI-M journal “People’s Democracy” said.

“But it cannot be conditional ... that talks and terror cannot go together. If the National Security Advisors of the two countries can meet and talk, if the DGMOs can confabulate, there is no reason why a broader dialogue cannot be initiated with Pakistan,” it said.

“Just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to arrive at some modus vivendi with President Xi Jinping (of China) at Wuhan, similarly, there is the need for a diplomatic initiative on the Pakistan front,” the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist said.

But the editorial warned that people in the Kashmir Valley do not have much faith in the prospects

of a political dialogue that could lead to a political settlement.

“This is because the situation in the valley has steadily deteriorated since the Modi government assumed office four years ago,” it said.

“The adoption of a hardline security stance and the use of coercive instruments of the state to suppress popular protests have only given a spurt to militancy which has now been energised by the influx of a large number of local youth.”

Referring to “the deep alienation that the people harbour towards the Indian State”, the CPI-M said: “What is required in order to start a meaningful dialogue is to take steps to restore some degree of trust between the people of Kashmir and the Centre.”

This, it said, would require a set of measures including extension of the current ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir, the withdrawal of the use of pellet guns against stone-pelters and release of separatist leaders like Shabir Shah.

Gunfight near LoC, one soldier killed S r i na g a r , J u n 7 (IANS): One soldier was killed and another injured in a gunfight with militants trying to sneak across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday, defence officials said.

Defence Ministry spokesman Col. Rajesh Kalia told IANS that the incident took place near the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran Sector, when a Rashtriya Rifles patrol intercepted two to four infiltrating militants, triggering the gunfight.

While he said that the two soldiers suffered nonfatal injuries and were taken to the army’s Drugmulla hospital in Kupwara, defence sources later said the condition of one of them, identified as Sepoy Sukhvinder Singh, deteriorated and he was brought to the Base Hospital here.

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Railways, NCPCR to extend child helpdesks to 174 more stations

New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI): The railway ministry will set up child help desks at 174 more stations for those needing assistance including lost, abandoned, trafficked and run away children.

Ashwani Lohani, Chairman, Railway Board, along with Stuti Kacker,

Research has suggested that samples of excreta of fruit bats be collected for testing.

MoS Choubey urged people not to panic as the infection has been contained.

The central medical team is examining the travel history of Mohammad Sabith, 26, the first person to die in the Moosa family that lost four members to the virus infection.

He had travelled to Saudi Arabia, where he worked as a helper, and returned to India some time back.

The central medical team in its report last month had also ruled out pigs to be the primary source of the virus.

Afghanistan announces ceasefire with Taliban

K A BU L / B RU S S E L S, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani for the first time announced an unconditional ceasefire with the Taliban on Thursday, coinciding with the end of the Muslim fasting month, but excluded other militant groups such as Islamic State, reports Reuters.

The decision came after a meeting of Islamic clerics from across the country this week who declared a fatwa, or ruling, against suicide bombings.

A suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State killed 14 people at the entrance to the clerics’ peace tent in Kabul.

The clerics also recommended a ceasefire with the Taliban, who are seeking to reimpose strict Islamic law after their ouster in 2001, and Ghani endorsed the recommendation, announcing a laying down of arms until June 20.

Ghani has urged ceasefires with the Taliban before, but this was the first unconditional offer since he was elected in 2014.

“This ceasefire is an opportunity for Taliban to introspect (sic) that their violent campaign is not winning them hearts and minds but further alienating,” Ghani said in a

civilians.

U.S. President Donald Trump in August unveiled a more hawkish military approach to Afghanistan, including a surge in air strikes, aimed at forcing the Taliban to the negotiating table.

Afghan security forces say the impact has been significant, but the Taliban roam huge swaths of the country and, with foreign troop levels at about 15,600 Ashraf Ghani compared with 140,000 in message on social network of fighting during the holy 2014, there appears little Twitter after a televised ad- month of Ramadan in hope of outright military dress. “With the ceasefire which attacks have intensi- victory. announcement we epito- fied. “It’s a one-sided love NATO welcomes ceasefire mize the strength of the story,” an international NATO S e c r e t a r y Afghan government and political analyst based in General Jens Stoltenberg the will of the people for a Kabul said. peaceful resolution to the The Eid al-Fitr holi- welcomed on Thursday Afghan conflict.” There day marking the end of Afghan President Ashraf was no immediate reac- Ramadan is at the end of Ghani’s unconditional ceasefire with the Talition from the Taliban. On next week. the government side, not Ghani in February ban, and he called on the everyone agreed. offered recognition of the militants to lay down their Former army general Taliban as a legitimate po- arms and negotiate a peace Atiqullah Amarkhel said litical group in a proposed deal. “The announcement the ceasefire would give political process that he of a ceasefire shows the the Taliban a chance to said could lead to talks to seriousness of President regroup. end more than 16 years Ghani and the Afghan “From a military pros- of war. Ghani proposed a government ... I call on pect, it is not a good move,” ceasefire and a release of the Taliban to join the he told Reuters. “It will prisoners among a range ceasefire,” Stoltenberg told give the enemy the oppor- of options including new reporters.

“The Taliban will tunity to prepare itself for elections involving the milimore attacks.” tants and a constitutional not win on the battlefield.

He also said he doubt- review in a pact with the The only way for them to ed the Taliban would lay Taliban to end a conflict achieve a solution is to sit down their arms and deny that last year alone killed or down at the negotiating themselves the opportunity wounded more than 10,000 table,” he said.

Trump hosts first iftar dinner at WH

WASHINGTON, JUN 7 (PTI): US President Donald Trump hosted his first Iftar dinner at the White House during which he sought cooperation from the Muslim world to achieve a future of security and prosperity for all, a move that surprised many in the community after he skipped hosting such a party last year.

Last year, Tr ump broke with decades of precedent by not hosting the annual Iftar dinner – a bipartisan tradition that formally began with Bill Clinton in the 1990s but has conceptual roots tracing as far back as under Thomas Jefferson in 1805.

Trump, who has frequently engaged in antiMuslim rhetoric, wished Muslims around the world a “Ramadan Mubarak” - a blessed holiday and sought co-operation from them to achieve a future of security and prosperity for all.

“Only by working together can we achieve a future of security and prosperity for all,” Trump told a

gathering of diplomats and officials at the iftar dinner last evening.

“For this reason, I was proud to make my first foreign trip as President to the heart of the Muslim world, where I addressed an assembly of more than 50 leaders of Muslim-majority countries. That was something,” he said.

“The partnership and solidarity that we established over the past year has only deepened with time. So many friendships. So many meetings, even in the Oval Office. And we’ve made a lot of progress, I think, a lot of tremendous progress,” Trump said.

After delivering his remarks, Trump sat on the head table which among others included Saudi Ambassador Prince Khalid Ben Salman and Jordanian envoy Dina Kawar. The Indonesian Ambassadors was also seated on the same table. Envoys from several Muslim countries including the UAE, Egypt, Tunisia, Qatar, Bahrain, Morocco,

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Algeria, Libya, Kuwait, Gambia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Bosnia were invited.

“A very warm welcome to all of the ambassadors here tonight representing Muslim-majority nations.

We’re greatly honoured by your presence, and thank you ver y much for being here. Some very good friends. To each of you and to the Muslims around the world: Ramadan Mubarak,” Trump said.

Vice President Mike Pence and several of his Cabinet members, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross attended the Iftar dinner.

“Tonight, as we enjoy a magnificent dinner at the White House, let us strive to embody the grace and goodwill that mark the Ramadan season. Let us pray for peace and justice, and let us resolve that these values will guide us as we work together to build a bright and prosperous future that does honour and glory to God,” Trump said.

US man found innocent after 25 yrs in prison WASHINGTON, JUN 7 (IANS): A US man was found innocent after spending 25 years in prison and was given $10 million as compensation.

The settlement on Wednesday set a record for the city of Philadelphia where Anthony Wright was sentenced to life without parole in a 1991 rape and murder case, reports Xinhua news agency.

DNA evidence later discovered proved that Wright was innocent.

Innocence Project, an activist group promoting DNA evidence in criminal investigations, said in a statement that Wright was the victim of poor investigation procedures by the police, who allegedly threatened to beat Wright if he wouldn’t sign a confession written by the police.

Wright is the 344th DNA exoneree in the nation, the group said.

Iraq launches air strike against IS target in Syria B A G H DA D, J U N 7 (AGENCIES): Iraq launched an air strike on an Islamic State target inside neighboring Syria on Thursday, the military said.

F-16 fighter jets destroyed a building where members of the ultra-hardline Sunni group’s leadership were operating, it said in a statement.

Islamic State, which once occupied a third of Iraq’s territory, has been largely defeated in the country but still poses a threat along its border with Syria, reports Reuters.

“Iraqi F-16 jets bombed this morning on Thursday a so-called command and control center containing leaders and fighters belonging to the Daesh (Islamic State) terrorist gang in the Hajin inside Syrian territory,” the statement said.

The Iraqi air force has carried out several air strikes against Islamic State in Syria since last year, with the approval of the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad and the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State.

Iraq has good relations with Iran and Russia, Assad’s main backers in the Syrian civil war, while also enjoying strong support from the U.S.-led coalition.

‘No clue’ on mystery illness striking US diplomats: China WA S H I N G TO N / B E I JING, JUN 7 (PTI): The US is evacuating several diplomats from China amid concerns that they were suffering from a mysterious illness similar to those reported by its personnel in Cuba, even as Beijing today said it has investigated and found “no clue” about the sound attacks.

The US move comes after the State Department recently received medical confirmation that one of the US government employees had suffered a medical incident in China that was consistent with what an American personnel in Havana, Cuba had experienced.

The worker at its Consulate in Guangzhou had experienced a “subtle and vague, but abnormal, sensations of sound and pressure,” the state department said. Thereafter, it deployed a medical team to Guangzhou to conduct a medical screening of all US government employees and family members who requested it.

The medical screenings are ongoing for any personnel who have noted concerning symptoms or wanted baseline screening, State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said.

“As a result of the screening process so far, the department has sent a number of individuals for further evaluation and a comprehensive assessment

People queue at a polling station at the Turkish consulate general in Berlin, Germany, Thursday.

of their symptoms and findings in the United States,” she said.

“The US medical professionals will continue to conduct full evaluations to determine the cause of the reported symptoms and whether the findings are consistent with those noted in previously affected government personnel or possibly completely unrelated,” Nauert said.

Reacting to the reports of the mysterious sound attacks on the US diplomats, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing today that Beijing had investigated the May 23 allegation and found no clue.

“Relevant authorities of China have conducted investigations and given the feedback to the US. We haven’t found the cause or the clues that led to the situ-

ation mentioned by the US,” she said.

“For the latest incident according to my information, the US hasn’t conducted any communication with China. We learnt this from the report of the New York Times. I am not aware of the relevant information.

If there is really some problem, US can directly connect and communicate with China and China will adopt a responsible attitude to investigate this,” she said.

She said China followed the Vienna convention to protect diplomatic staff of the US and other countries. The evacuation of the US diplomats with mysterious illness comes at a time when the relations between Beijing and Washington were going through a tense phase as the two countries grappled to avert a trade war.

Philippine arrest nearly 500 in alleged online fraud

MANILA, JUN 7 (AGENCIES): Philippine police arrested nearly 500 people, including eight Israeli nationals, who they say were involved in an online investment fraud that victimized people overseas, including in Australia and South Africa, police said Thursday.

In one of the Philippines’ biggest anti-cybercrime busts in years, police chief Oscar Albayalde said 474 Filipino employees and the Israelis were taken into custody following the raid on three buildings in Clark Freeport, a former U.S. Air Force base north of Manila, where the alleged online fraud was committed.

The suspects lured victims into investing in foreign stocks in a purportedly flourishing London-based company then took their money through an online app after obtaining their bank account and credit card details, said Chief Superintendent Marni Marcos, who heads the national police Anti-Cybercrime Group.

Philippine Special Action Force members escort Israeli nationals following a raid at Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga province, Thursday.

The Israeli men were arrested “while in the act of managing, operating and manning the three target buildings” while the Filipinos were caught communicating and doing online transactions with foreign clients from Europe, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Russia, Albayalde said in a statement.

Police video shows officers with assault rifles, backed by special forces units, barging into a vast office and repeatedly yelling “Hands up!” while ordering some of the suspects not to touch their computers. Some of the Israelis could be seen being led away in handcuffs.

Police seized evidence

from the computers showing they were “engaged in a fraudulent online trading activity that involves millions of U.S. dollars victimizing other foreign nationals all over the world,” Albayalde said.

State prosecutors were assessing criminal complaints against the suspects.

Amid tensions with China Taiwan stages military drills

TAIPEI, JUN 7 (IANS): Ta i wa n o n T h u r s d ay staged live-fire military drills in Taichung city in the presence of President Tsai Ing-wen, amid growing tensions with China.

On the fourth day of the Han Kuang drills, the Taiwanese army simulated a full counter-attack against an enemy strike Combat between the island’s artillery and 16 F-16 fighter jets, posing as imaginary enemies, while 12 local Jingguo and eight F-16s staged the defence, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Defence. These drills are

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being conducted at a time when China has intensified its military intimidation by sending in the vicinity of Taiwan aircraft carriers, including the Liaoning vessel and ships, and conducting security manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait, Efe news reported.

Beijing has also intensified its efforts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, leading to the World Health Organisation rejecting Taiwanese participation as an observer member in May and two diplomatic allies of Taiwan severing ties that same month.

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Carrie Underwood makes M-Table’s award ceremony tonight CMT Awards history

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lake Shelton may have taken home the top honor at Wednesday night’s CMT Awards, but it was Carrie Underwood that made history with her 18th win.

“I’ve been doing this for 18 years. I have been making records, lucky enough that you guys have accepted them and country radio has played them and CMT has played my videos,” Shelton said as he accepted his fan-voted award.

“It’s been a crazy ride and I gotta say, it’s so cool to sit up here tonight with this new generation.”

Underwood extended her run as the most decorated artist in the history of the fan-voted award show when she won Female Video

of the Year. The singer also received a standing ovation for her performance of “Cry Pretty.”

Hosts Little Big Town, also winners of Group Video of the Year, kicked off the night with a spoof of the royal wedding which included Darius Rucker dressed up as Queen Elizabeth and Florida Georgia Line as Princes William and Harry.

After the royal sketch, Little Big Town took the stage to perform their hit single “Summer Fever” live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

The first award of the night went to Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line for Best Performance.

“I want to thank God,

your mama and these boys right here,” Nick Carter told the crowd, referencing Florida Georgia Line’s “God, Your Mama And Me.” “We’re everything because of you,” FGL’s Brian Kelly said while thanking their fans.

Another big win went to former middle school classmates Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina for their hit duet “What Ifs.” “I just got to thank everybody especially Lauren for jumping on the song with me,” Brown said. “Thanks for all of our fans that voted.

This is my first award that I’ve ever won.”

Later in the show, Carly Pearce won Breakthrough Video of the Year and thanked the “guy that broke my heart.”

Other performers included Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, the Backstreet Boys, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker.

A standout performance came from Kelly Clarkson who covered “American Woman.”

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by M-Tableto felicitate Naga individuals who has achieved recognition in the field of music will be held tonight at Niathu Resort, 5:30 p.m. onwards with Department of Youth Resources& Sports and MTF, advisor, Er. Zale Neikha, as special guest.

Nagaland Conservatory of Music, Jonathan Yhome, Zuchobeni Tungoe and Lords of Rock will

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the show, see the sights, possible while we’re there,” walk around the town and Nick Feenstra told IANS see all the special places. via email.

We want to do as much as “We’re aware of In-

VON ‘As One’ music video crosses 1 mn views on Youtube

oice of Nagaland (VON) “As One” music video has crossed one million views mark on YouTube. The video has impacted the viewers all around the world with positive reviews and requests flooding in everyday. The video stressed make special appearancesduring the event.

The main objective of the event is to both acknowledge and encourage not just achievers but even upcoming artistesin the state.

The eventwill bring together renowned senior and upcoming musicians which will also enable them to share their experiences and eventually help the music industry in the state.

(NPN)

Broken Brass Ensemble hopes to get amazed in India

roken Brass Ensemble will be performing in India for the first time and they are looking forward to take time out to explore the country and relish some ‘desi’ delicacies, says a member of the traditional Dutch brass brand.

Broken Brass Ensemble, with origins in the Netherlands, will perform in Bengaluru on Saturday through their association with Johnnie Walker The Journey.

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dian music and the variety of it, and there is so much to listen to. With this trip coming we’re listening

to Indian music more of course,” Feenstra added.

The eight-member Broken Brass Ensemble is known for injecting New Orleans brass with a fusion of hip-hop, funk, soul, dance and jazz. It is made up of Joel Botma (trumpet), Luc Hudepohl (trumpet), Arjen Attema (trombone), Sjors Dijkstra (trombone), Feenstra (saxophone), Rick Hulsebosch (saxophone), Hendrik Baarda (sousaphone) and Pieterklaas de Groot (drums).

Recalling their origins, Feenstra said: “When we started out we definitely had to prove to people that brass music deserves a place on the festivals.

(IANS)

on peace and harmony between people of different race and caste living in Nagaland.

The VON team also aspires to launch a nationwide project, “As One India”, which would emphasize on equality and peace among all the people

belonging to different community and background.

The video shall also promote the rich Naga culture enshrined on the Indian plateau. The project would mainly focus on bringing all the people of the nation “As One” of a great nation.

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Game, Set, Perfect Match: How Kournikova & Iglesias tricked everyone for the sake of lasting love

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ou can run, you can hide, but ultimately there’s no escaping Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova’s love.

The Grammy-winning singer and the tennis champ first met in late 2001, when Kournikova took the role playing Iglesias’ love interest in his “Escape” music video, a TRL hit for the new millennium—and, while there were some things to sort out before they could be together forever...

It was game, set, love match.

“She’s beautiful, talented, great tennis player,” Iglesias said appreciatively but nonchalantly about his co-star in a Making of the

Video feature. “...It doesn’t take a good actor to kiss Anna and try to make it believable.”

After spending the last 16-plus years as one of the most private of high-profile couples, having successfully surrounded themselves with

tight-lipped people who obviously have better things to do than leak details about the couple to inquiring minds, they enthusiastically confirmed in December that they were still together by having twins.

Though she did share a teaser for Iglesias’ “Subeme la radio” video in February 2017, Kournikova’s Instagram page pre-babies mainly revealed that she was deeply committed to working out and in a serious relationship with her beloved dogs. Same for Iglesias, whose pre-fatherhood account is devoted to touring, music, fans—and the dogs. (eonline)

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of our beloved

O. Kilemsüngla It's been a year since you left us, we miss you each day with silent tears. Times are how our heart speaks when our lips cannot describe how much we've been hurt.

It's indeed very hard to forget someone who give us much to remember.

Special guest, football coach Mughato Aye with the players and organisers at the inaugural function of the Super Five Brothers Cup at A1 power play playground at Chekiye on Thursday.

IPL-11 final records historic viewership

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS): The Indian Premier League’s final match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded a viewership growth of 34 per cent with 52.9 mn average impressions on the Star TV Network. it was announced on Thursday.

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The match had the highest ever reach of 211 Mn across screens, in the history of the tournament.

The summit clash which was won by Chennai, was broadcast in the biggest ever production with 11 live feeds -- in eight languages -- across the Star TV network and Hotstar.

The final on television was watched by a historic 160 million fans across Star TV network (not including DD) versus last year’s figure of 121 million recording a 32 per cent growth in reach.

This is the highest television reach recorded for any match in the history of the tournament.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OBITUARY

Mr. Hulang Pame

1914 – 31.05.2018 While we mourn the demise of our beloved father, MR. HULANG PAME (Member Steering Committee NSCN/GPRN), we are comforted; our hearts are filled with gratitude for the support and solace that have poured in from all corners. We thank you all for all the rich tributes paid to his memory and the financial, material and prayer support extended to us, in our moment of grief.

We convey our special thanks to :1. The NSCN/GPRN 2. Zeliangrong Region Asalu Block NSCN/GPRN 3. Mr. T.R. Zeliang Former CM 4. Zeliangrong Baudi (AM&N) 5. Zeme Council (NE) & (N) 6. Samziuram Village Council 7. Sitlhou Clan All various village councils, churches, associations, unions, Zeliangrong leaders, elders, officers, well-wishers, etc.

We are unable to thank you individually, but we pray that God’s blessings be upon each one of you.

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1914 – 2018 Through this column, we the bereaved family of Late Suvil Thapo (Sevilie) would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at the sad demise of our beloved on 30th May 2018 Among many we sincerely convey our gratitude to : 1. MSFS Fathers Medziphema Parish 2. Sisters of Providence Medziphema Parish 3. Pherima ‘B’ Village Council 4. Sakipheto Baptist Church 5. Alato Baptist Church 6. Alato Village Council 7. Medziphema Parish Woman Association 8. Catholic Church Kukidolong 9. Kirha Baptist Church 10. Kirha Thenupfuko Fellowship Krotho (Dimapur) 11. Viwema Kuda Union Dimapur 12. Thapotsomi (Viswema) 13. K. Khel 10th stage Viswema 14. Pensioner Association Medziphema 15. PHC Pherima Village 16. CBCC Mission Department 17. CBCC Medziphema We deeply regret and apologise for our inability to mention and thank each one of your individually, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your gracious deeds.

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1936 – 17.05.2018

We , t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f LT. NOKSANGTEMBA would like to express our heartiest gratitude to all relatives, friends, neighbours and well wishers for their comforting help and support during the period of his illness and at the ultimate demise. God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren & family members.

Loving family members

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27.09.1966 – 03.06.2018 In the most difficult moments of sickness and the passing away of our dearest, Late Benjongtoshi Longkumer (Mopungchuket) to be with the Lord, the bereaved family is astounded by the generous gestures of relatives, friends, neighbours, and well-wishers through prayers, financial support, kind deeds and loving presence.

When our hearts find it hard to grasp that death has come to pass in our family, your love and empathy have created within us a strong sense of hope in the midst of grief.

Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. We believe that the Almighty God shall amply reward you with abundant blessings.

Our most sincere appreciation goes to: 1. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo 2. Choirs, Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo 3. Bethel Hospital, Kohima 4. Apollo Hospital, Guwahati 5. Naga Hospital, Kohima 6. KASBA band 7. Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem, Kohima 8. Ao Temolongtsur Telongjem, Kohima 9. Officers & staff of Directorate of School Education, Kohima 10. Officers & staff of Deputy Commissioner Office, Kohima 11. Lower Agri Colony Council, Women and Youth, Kohima 12. Longjang Senso Telongjem, Kohima 13. Sungratsu Senso Telongjem, Kohima 14. Naga Christian Fellowship, Ellenki, Hyderabad 15. Naga Students Union, Punjab 16. Naga Christian Fellowship, Dehradun 17. Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, Hon’ble MLA 18. Shri Amenba Yaden , Hon’ble MLA 19. Shri Temjen Toy, IAS, Chief Secretary 20. Dr. Talimoa, Dimapur

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family of Late Er. Yevika H Kiho express our heartfelt gratitude to each individual, friends, relatives, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us through prayer support, physically, morally, materially and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved son. May the Almighty God bless each and every one of you.

We especially like to thank: 1. Shri. Kaito Aye, Hon’ble Minister, Agri & Co-Op. Nagaland.

2. Dr. Nicky Kire, Hon’ble Advisor, RD Nagaland.

3. Shri. Y Vikheho Swu, Hon’ble MLA. 4. Smti. Kevileno Angami, Director and staff, Evaluation Department Nagaland.

5. Sumi Baptist Church, Kohima-General/ Women/Youth.

6. Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church, Kohima.

7. Kohima Sumi Students’ Union.

8. Merhülietsa (Paramedical) Panchayat.

9. S B C K a n d S A B C K , P a r a m e d i c a l Fellowship.

10. Sunday school-PMD/Midlane.

11. Kichilimi Baptist Church/Kichilimi Students’ Union/Kichilimi Union Kohima/Kichilimi Kughakulu Dimapur Area.

12. Mudutsugho Welfare Kohima.

13. Shesulimi welfare Kohima.

14. Aphuyemi Sumi Kuqhakulu Kohima.

15. Class Mate (BE) MCE, Hassan, Karnataka.

16. Mezhür Higher Secondary School Kohima & MHSS High School Friends.

17. Sumi Community Merhülietsa Kohima.

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L o nd o n , J u n 7 (Agencies): The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of their third NBA championship in four years after winning 110102 away to the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Kevin Durant, who top scored with 43 points, sealed the win with a threepointer with 49.8 seconds remaining.

LeBron James led the home side with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

Golden State will secure the title if they win game four on Friday night, again in Cleveland. “ T h a t wa s a m a z ing what he did out there tonight,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr of Durant. “Some of those shots, I don’t think anybody in the world can hit those but him.”

No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series.

Cleveland raced into a 16-4 lead in the first half, the highlight being James throwing a pass to himself off the backboard and finishing with a dunk.

They led by six at half-time, but the Warriors grabbed the initiative in the third, outscoring the Cavaliers 31-23 to take an 83-81 lead into the fourth quarter.

The final quarter was a tight affair until Durant won the game in the final minute.

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for the 2016-17 and 201718 seasons respectively.

To honour one of its finest administrators, the BCCI has rechristened four awards in memory of former board President Jagmohan Dalmiya.

The Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy will be presented to the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker respectively in the U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy and to

the Best Junior and Senior Cricketer in women’s cricket.

The BCCI has also raised the prize money for nine categories by Rs 1 lakh and the revised prize money is Rs 1.5 lakh.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has been adjudged the best State Association owing to their consistent performance in the BCCI domestic tournaments for the 2016-17 season while the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) wins it for the 2017-18 season.

Congratulating the winners, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) Chairman Vinod Rai said: “I congratulate all the winners of the BCCI Annual Awards.

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New Delhi, Jun 7 (IANS): Following his phenomenal showing in the past two seasons, India skipper Virat Kohli will be presented with the prestigious Polly Umrigar award for the best international cricketer (2016-17 and 2017-18) at the BCCI Awards to be held in Bengaluru on Tuesday, the board announced on Thursday.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Awards recognises and honours the top domestic and international cricketers across all age groups.

While Kohli gets top honours in the men’s category, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are set to be maiden recipients of the award for best international cricketer (women)

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Loving wife and sons

19/06/1987 to 31/05/2018

"Some glad morning, when this life is o'er, I'll fly away.

To a home on God's Celestial Shore".

We the family members of Late Kikamsungla Kiba, W/o Kakugha Kiba would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincerely appreciate to each and every individual, churches, organisations, unions, friends, neighbours, doctors etc., for helping us financially, materially, spiritually and physically during her prolonged illness and at the ultimate demise on 31/05/2018.

We are deeply touched and humbled by all your good deeds and have nothing to give you in return. But we fervently pray that God bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

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Paris, Jun 7 (Agencies): World number one Simona Halep has another chance to finally land her first Grand Slam title after beating Garbine Muguruza in the French Open semifinals.

In men’s singles, Juan Martín del Potro beat Marin Cilic, 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 to set up a semifinal clash with Rafael Nadal, who defeated 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

The Romanian, 26, won 6-1 6-4 against the Spanish third seed.

According to BBC, she

will meet either US Open champion Sloane Stephens or her fellow American Madison Keys in Saturday’s final.

Halep has lost three previous Grand Slam finals, including two at Roland Garros in 2014 and 2017.

“I think I played one of my best matches on clay,” Halep said in a courtside interview.

The Romanian arrived in Paris as the top seed and the leading player on the WTA Tour this year, hoping this would be the moment

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she finally lands her first major.

She further proved her credentials with a dominant, yet gutsy, win over 2016 champion Muguruza, who failed to hold serve in the first set.

However, Halep has won only one of her past eight finals - including defeat by Jelena Ostapenko in last year’s Roland Garros showpiece.

Meanwhile, Juan Martín del Potro is back in the French Open semifinals for the first time since 2009 and

will next face Rafael Nadal, the man with the most appearances at this stage of the clay-court Grand Slam.

The fifth-seeded del Potro, whose career has been hampered by injuries, beat third-seeded Marin Cilic, 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, on Thursday. Nadal, a 10time champion, completed a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Diego Schwartzman. Both matches had been stopped by rain on Wednesday.

With his good run at Roland Garros, del Potro is now guaranteed to return to

the top four in the rankings for the first time in more than four years.

Del Potro fought back tears during his postmatch interview and was loudly cheered by fans at Court Suzanne Lenglen.

Del Potro, who lost to Roger Federer in the 2009 French Open semifinals, hit 31 winners against Cilic, including 19 aces.

He briefly lost his focus toward the end of the second set when he appeared to be distracted by a spectator just before hitting a double fault to drop his serve and give Cilic a 5-4 lead. He confronted the fan, then smashed his racket as he returned to his chair at the changeover.

He eventually lost the set and found himself trailing, 3-1, in the third set before turning things around, with Cilic largely undone by his 74 unforced errors.

Del Potro has won only five of his 14 previous matches against Nadal.

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Women’s T20 Asia Cup: India outclass Sri Lanka by 7 wickets Kuala Lumpur, Jun 7 (IANS): India bounced back from the humiliating seven wicket loss to Bangladesh, outclassing Sri Lanka by the same margin to register their third win and almost seal their place in the final of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup. The six-time champions consolidated their stay atop the points table, after riding an all-round effort to beat the Islanders at the Royal Selangor Club here on Thursday. Electing to bat, Sri Lanka received an early jolt with just 12 runs on the board as left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht drew first blood, dismissing opener Nipuni Hansika for two runs. Showing some resistance, Hasini Perera and opener Yasoda Mendis (27) lifted their side to the 50-run mark. However, Mendis fell in the 11th over when Poonam Yadav struck to break the partnership. Perera kept the scoreboard ticking but lacked support from the other end even as the Indian bowlers shattered the Sri Lankan

The women-in-blue will next take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their last outing on Saturday.

middle order with no other batswoman managing to touch the double digit mark.

It was Perera’s unbeaten 46 which somehow helped Sri Lanka reach 107/7 in the allotted 20 overs. For India, Bisht scalped a couple of wickets for 20 runs while Jhulan Goswami, Anuja Patila and Poonam took one wicket each.

In reply, India lost opener Smriti Mandhana (12) early with 21 runs on the board. Despite the loss, opener Mithali Raj (23) kept on playing sensibly with new batswoman and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (24).

But just when things seemed good in the middle, Mithali lost her concentration and was dismissed in the 12th over by Nilakshi de Silva with India’s scorecard reading 55. After two overs, Harmanpreet, who failed to make the most of her good start, became a victim of Udeshika Prabodhani after facing 25 balls and slamming two boundaries.

Veda Krishnamurthy (29 not out) and Anuja Patil (19 not out) then completed the proceedings without any further hiccups as India overhauled the target comfortably with seven balls to spare.

Arjun Tendulkar named Hazard shines as Belgium beat Egypt 3-0 in warm-up in India Under-19 squad NEW DELHI, Jun 7 (Agencies): Allrounder Arjun Tendulkar has been named in India’s U-19 squad for Sri Lanka tour next month. India are slated to tour Sri Lanka in July for two four-day and five one-day matches, TOI reported.

Arjun, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has made the cut for the four-day squad, which will be led by Delhi wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat. Anuj made his first-class debut for Delhi last season.

Aryan Juyal of Uttar Pradesh, whose List A debut came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, has been

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named captain of the oneday squad.

The 18-year-old Arjun is a left-arm medium pacer and a left-hand batsman.

He was part of a group of 25 U-19 cricketers who were in Dharamsala in

April this year for a monthlong camp.

The six-foot plus Arjun counts Australian leftarm pacer Mitchell Starc and England allrounder Ben Stokes among his role models.

Earlier this year, Arjun made headlines with a sparkling debut in the Spirit of Cricket Global Challenge in Australia. Playing for Cricketer’s Club of India against Hong Kong Cricket Club in a T20 match at the Bradman Oval, Arjun produced an eye-catching all-round performance as he clubbed 48 runs off 27 deliveries as an opener and also picked up four wickets in four overs.

B RUSSELS , J u n 7 (Agencies): Eden Hazard scored once and assisted another goal in a 3-0 preWorld Cup friendly win over Egypt on Wednesday that gave worried Belgium fans hope of a promising World Cup campaign.

Drawn in Group G containing England, Tunisia and tournament debutants Panama, Belgium are expected to cruise into the second round of the June 14-July 15 showpiece.

However embattled coach Roberto Martinez has yet to win over fans, and is sweating over the fitness of key defenders Thomas Vermaelen (thigh) and Vincent Kompany (groin), both injured. Chelsea star Hazard, who survived a kick to his knee in the opening

minute, forcing him off at half-time, said it was a performance Belgium would have to repeat in Russia if they want to progress. “I came off at half-time because I took a knock to my knee, but there’s nothing to worry about, it will be better tomorrow,” he said.

“It was nice to add some rhythm to the match, to create some movement and score as well. “If we want to go far in the World Cup, we’ll have to be as solid as we were tonight and keep our energy.”

Facing an Egypt side shorn of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in a 3-1 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, Belgium were given a chance to patch over some

Eden Hazard was the shining star for Roberto Martinez’s side.

recent difficulties during their preparation period.

Belgium struggled to a scoreless draw last week against a Portugal side missing striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Martinez, who has sidelined Roma star Radja

Nainggolan, has faced plenty of criticism in the Belgian media.

Missing Salah, Europe’s Golden Boot winner last season, Egypt’s goal scoring chances were automatically decimated. But

even a characteristically strong defensive display by the Pharaohs wasn’t enough to contain Hazard, who played only the opening half, and the visitors at times appeared well below par.

A superb ball from the Chelsea midfield star found Romelu Lukaku in space on 27 minutes and the Manchester United striker promptly scored his 34th goal for the national side.

Seven minutes before the interval Yannick Carrasco turned provider for Hazard to hit his 22nd goal for Belgium in 80 appearances. In the final seconds another Premier League player, Manchester United forward Marouane Fellaini, hit Belgium’s third to cap what was a far more encouraging performance from Belgium.

Top five players to watch for FIFA world Cup 2018 Washington, Jul 7 (Agencies): With just seven days to go for the mega sporting event- FIFA World Cup 2018, we bring you the five top players who will be representing their respective countries.

The multi-nation tourney will see 32 teams competing at 12 venues within a time span of 30 days to win the coveted World Cup. Here are the top five players to watch out for:

Lionel Messi, Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

If Messi is the best player in the world, Ronaldo, 33, is barely a step behind.

Soccer fans of the modern era don’t realize how good they have it watching two of the greatest in history perform weekly — and several times each season against one another in Spain.

While Messi mesmerizes with speed of foot and thought, performing skills with elegance and efficiency, the bigger and stronger Ronaldo obliterates defenders with a combination of cunning and power. He is also a master in the air.

He has won the Champions League title four of the past five sea-

sons with Real Madrid and received FIFA’s top individual honor four of the past five years. Since joining the Spanish titan in 2009, Ronaldo has averaged about a goal per game.

He orchestrated Portugal’s European Championship conquest in 2016, but the World Cup results have declined since his 2006 debut: fourth place, round of 16, group stage.

Mohamed Salah, Egypt The Argentine maestro does not need a World Cup trophy to validate his greatness. The goals, assists, La Liga titles, Champions League crowns, records, awards and breathtaking highlights are ample evidence of his epic impact on the sport over 13 years.

Nonetheless, there is a missing piece to his incredible body of work: a major championship for his country. The 2005 Under-20 World Cup and 2008 Olympics (U-23s) were age-restrictive competitions. The two tournaments that matters most are the World Cup and Copa America, which decides South America’s best.

The World Cup has

left him with two quarterfinal exits and a 2014 championship defeat settled in extra time. Copa America has offered three runnersup medals (two on penaltykick tiebreakers) and a quarterfinal setback.

And so as he turns 31 this month in what is probably his last World Cup, Messi finds himself in a situation not unlike another legendary figure, LeBron James. Like the Cavaliers, Argentina is not going to go deep in competition without an extraordinary performance by its best player.

Pele won three World Cups. Diego Maradona won one. Is it Messi’s time?

The best players in the world come from Europe and South America, occasionally West Africa.

They certainly don’t come from North Africa. Until

now.

In his first campaign with Liverpool, Salah set the Premier League’s single-season scoring record with 32 goals.

He had 12 in nonleague competitions for a total of 44 in 52 appearances — an astounding rate for someone who didn’t play much at Chelsea in 2013-15 and was a modest scorer at Roma.

He was also instrumental in Liverpool’s unexpected charge through the Champions League.

Salah’s superlative season ended on a sour note, however, when he suffered a shoulder injury against Real Madrid in the May 26 continental final.

It’s a race against time to regain mobility while retaining fitness and form ahead of Egypt’s opener against Uruguay — on Salah’s 26th birthday.

Neymar, Brazil

In 2014, Brazil’s hopes of winning the championship at home all but ended when Neymar fractured a vertebra in the quarterfinals.

(Honestly, even with him, Brazil probably wouldn’t have avoided semifinal elimination against Germany.) This summer, his right foot is in focus.

He has sufficiently healed from a fracture suffered in February while performing for Paris SaintGermain. But without any competitive matches until the World Cup tuneups, Neymar will need to find his fitness and form in a hurry. Brazil has assembled a mighty roster and, with an influential Neymar, a

sixth title is well within reach.

Besides physical hurdles, Neymar will face the burden of expectation. He was, after all, the subject of the most expensive club transfer in soccer annals, a $260 mil-

lion move to PSG from Barcelona last summer.

The French club breezed to the French league title but, in a disappointing pursuit of the continent’s grand prize, lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League’s round of 16.

David de Gea, Spain

Goalkeepers tend to peak at ages older than outfield players. At 27, de Gea is just getting started but already finds himself at an exceptional level.

Never mind his blunder in a pre-Cup friendly against Switzerland. De

Gea was the best keeper in the Premier League this season, probably the best in Europe and the world.

Manchester United supporters voted him their most valuable player. His 18 shutouts in 37 league matches earned him the

Premier League Golden Glove award. In December, he equaled a league record by making 14 saves during a 3-1 victory over Arsenal.

After seven seasons at Old Trafford, Real Madrid might come calling this summer.

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