June 9, 2019

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Modi calls for action on terror funding

MALE, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that state sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat faced by humanity as he called upon world leaders to unite to combat the menace.

“Terrorism is not just a threat for a country, but to the entire civilisation. It is very unfortunate that people are still making the mistake of distinguishing between good terrorists and bad terrorists. State sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat the world is facing today,” he said in an indirect reference to Pakistan.

“The water is now rising above the head.

Combating terrorism and radicalisation is the most accurate test of the leadership in the world,” Modi said. Modi made the comments in his address to the Maldivian Parliament (the Majlis) in Male as he landed in the island nation on his first foreign visit after being re-elected as Prime Minister.

In the Majlis, Modi stressed upon strengthening bilateral ties, reflecting the importance India attaches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at Male, Saturday. (PIB/PTI)

to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.

Modi said that relations between the two countries are older than history.

“Today I want to emphasise that every Indian was with you for the strengthening of democracy in the Maldives,” he said. The two-day state visit is aimed at further cementing ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Modi was also conferred the ‘Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’, which is the Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.

Earlier in the day, Modi and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

held extensive talks as the two countries signed six agreements to strengthen bilateral ties in a number of key areas, including defence and maritime.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the two leaders held warm discussions.

The first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was for cooperation in the fields of hydrography, while another was on health. The other agreements included the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, cooperation in customs capacity-building between the Central Board of In-

direct Taxes and Customs of India and the Maldives Customs Service.

Another pact was signed between the National Centre for Good Governance, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and the Maldives Civil Service Commission on training and capacity building programme for Maldivian civil servants.

A technical agreement on sharing white shipping information between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force was also signed. A coastal surveillance radar system and a composite training centre for the Maldives defence forces were jointly inaugurated by the two leaders.

After the talks, Modi said the focus of the various projects to be undertaken by India in the Maldives would be to touch people’s lives. He said that India has agreed on the construction of a Friday Mosque in the southern part of the island where an urban development centre is being built.

The two countries have also agreed to start a ferry service between Kochi and the Maldives, Modi said.

The launch of an RuPay

Petrol, diesel NE first, says Conrad on NPP being LOU reaffirms on prices cut again accorded ‘national party’ status land compensation

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): Petrol and diesel prices were cut across the metros by oil marketing companies on Saturday.

While petrol prices went down 22-24 paise, diesel prices went down 25-27 paise across major Indian cities. After Friday’s price revision, petrol in New Delhi was retailing at Rs 70.72 per litre while diesel was priced at Rs 64.65 per litre.

In Dimapur, petrol on Saturday was retailing at Rs 68.70 compared to Rs.68.91 on Friday. Diesel, on the other hand, was selling at Rs 62.42 per litre as against Rs 62.66 yesterday.

In the state capital, petrol was retailing at Rs 69.42 per litre on Saturday compared to Rs 69.61 on Friday. Diesel was retailing at Rs 62.98 on Saturday as against Rs 63.27 on Friday.

Domestic petrol and diesel prices have been on a downward movement since May 29 and the trend continued on Saturday as well.

State-run oil marketing companies review fuel prices on a daily basis, and any revisions are implemented at the fuel stations with effect from 6 am.

The domestic fuel prices are determined broadly by the global crude oil and rupee-dollar forex rates.

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Card in the Maldives will give a boost to tourism in the island nation, he added.

“There have been discussions over making the defence services stronger in Maldives. India wants a strong relationship with the Maldives and believes that a strong and prosperous Maldives will be in the interest of the region,” Modi said, adding that maritime and defence ties are a top priority and the radar system will boost maritime security.

Modi, who gifted a cricket bat to Solih signed by the Indian cricket team, said India will help promote and develop cricket in the country to consolidate people-topeople relations.

In a joint statement, Modi and Solih reiterated their strong commitment to further strengthening and invigorating the traditionally strong and friendly relations between the countries and reiterated their commitment to democracy, development and peaceful co-existence.

President Solih reaffirmed his government’s ‘India-First Policy’ and pledged his government’s full support towards deepening a mutually beneficial partnership.

Rio inspects ongoing State Medical College construction DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio along Health & Family Welfare minister S. Pangnyu Phom, PWD minister Tongpang Ozukum and advisor Rural Development Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire inspected the ongoing work at the Medical College site at Phriebagei Kohima, Saturday.

Rio directed the Medical department to submit a full status report on the progress, achievement and technical issues in order to place the matter before the Niti Aayog meeting slated to be held soon.

While urging the consultants and department officials to work overtime and complete the work within the stipulated time period, Rio also asked the consultants to come up with solution to the problems faced by them at the earliest.

The chief minister also instructed the department to plant more ingenious trees in and around the area and also to put up retaining walls around the boundary.

He also stressed on

Neiphiu Rio along with cabinet colleagues and H&FW department officials inspecting the site of the Medical College. (DIPR)

the importance of construction of well planned drainages within the Medical college.

Representative of the consultancy firm briefed the visiting team about the various problems and technical difficulties faced by them and also highlighted the issues of National Ground Level (NGL), for which there was a need to redesign the blue print of the building structure.

H&FW principal sec-

retary Himato Zhimomi assured the team to speed up the ongoing works so that the Medical college could be functional at the earliest.

It may be recalled that Health and Family Welfare minister, S Pangnyu Phom in October 5, 2018 had said that the collective effort of the community and the state government was much needed to make the state’s first medical college functional by 2020.

No headway in search for missing IAF aircraft could not be undertaken due to poor weather conditions on Saturday.

“Indian Air Force has increased the deployment of its helicopters and transport aircraft and has expanded the search area significantly since the beginning of the operations,” the official said.He said more and more area is being covered by airborne sensors and satellites and the imaging is being followed-up by close analysis of the data.

The IAF has been regularly updating the families of all air-warriors on board the aircraft about the rescue operation.

The Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft was deployed earlier this week as it has electrooptical and infra-red sensors which could be helpful in the search operation.

IAF officials said ISRO’s Cartosat and RISAT satellites are taking images of the area around Menchuka to help the rescuers find

the plane.

The AN-32 aircraft took off from Jorhat at 12.27 pm for the Menchuka advance landing ground and its last contact with the ground control was at 1 p.m. A total of eight aircrew and five passengers were on board the aircraft.

The AN-32 is a Russian origin aircraft and the IAF currently operates a sizeable number of it. It is a twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft.

Relief in India as monsoon hits Kerala coast Air travel to become costlier

YTC appeals NPGs to maintain peace

Conrad K Sangma (File)

S H I L LO N G, J U N 8 (AGENCIES): Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma Saturday said the National People’s Party (NPP) has been very clear with the BJP leadership that proper discussion and proper consultation should be there before moving forward on any issues which affect the people of the North East, reports Northeast Today.

Sangma pointed out that the issue like Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) was something that concerned the people of the region.

NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): Monsoon hit the Kerala coast Saturday after being delayed by a week marking the official commencement of the four-month rainy season in the country. However, there was no let up in heatwave conditions in several parts of India.

The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions in north and western parts of the country and “severe heatwave” in several places Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra during the next three days.

Delhi reeled under scorching heat, with high humidity adding to the discomfort of the residents.

The weatherman said no relief is expected from the scorching heat for two days.

The Safdarjung Observatory recorded the maximum temperature at 42.7 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, and the minimum

He said NPP has urged the BJP leadership that it should take the stakeholders into confidence on this matter.

“Proper discussion and proper consultation must take place in any given situation. The interest of the people of NE must be protected. We will continue to work and fight at the same time on any issues which concern the people of the region,” Sangma said when asked about the challenges of NPP on its relations with the BJP especially in the context with the CAB. On the recognition of NPP as national party, he said that the party will provide the platform for the people of Northeast.

“We will be the voice for the people of the NE. One voice one Northeast has been our slogan. That has been strengthened by the recognition of the NPP as a national party...”he said.

temperature at 28 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels oscillated between 22 and 74 per cent, a MeT official said.

On Sunday, the city is expected to record a high of 44 and a low of 29 degrees Celsius. Temperatures in several parts of Rajasthan crossed the 47-degree mark with Churu recording 47.4 degrees Celsius, Bikaner 47.1 and Barmer, Ganganagar, Kota and Jodhpur 47, 46.7, 46.5 and 46.3 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Heatwave swept large parts of Uttar Pradesh where on late Thursday night a severe dust storm and lightning claimed at least 26 lives and left 57 injured.

There was no respite from scorching heat in Haryana, Punjab with Narnaul being the hottest place in the two states at 45.8 degrees Celsius.

North Indian plains,

DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Landowners Union (LOU) NH-29 (Purana BazaarChümoukedima) has reaffirmed its objective and stand on the land compensation issue during its general meeting held on June 8.

According to Kewetso Kenye, secretary info & publicity LOU NH-29 the house also resolved to empower the office bearers along with its executive members to execute any emergency decision in case of any eventuality even to the extent of filing case in the High Court.

Further, the house resolved to extend the date of registration to June 30, with no further extension.

Meanwhile, LOU has appreciated DC Dimapur and his officers for giving a patient hearing during the joint meeting held on June 6, 2019 and for considering forwarding the aggrieved landowner’s grievances to the state government.

central India and parts of south India have been recording temperatures over 45 degrees Celsius. There was no respite from the heatwave in Jammu with the city recording a maximum temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius, the meteorological (MeT) department said.

However, Himachal Pradesh may get some relief from scorching heat next week as weatherman has predicted rain on June 11 and 12.

In a chilling reminder of how rising temperatures can play havoc with an ecosystem, 15 monkeys died of heat stroke in a Madhya Pradesh forest after another group apparently denied them access to river.

Nine Rhesus monkeys were found dead in Joshi Baba area of Punjapura forest range in Dewas district Thursday and another six emaciated bodies were found the next day. Heat-

ITANAGAR/NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): Aerial search operation could not be undertaken on Saturday to trace the missing transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force in remote Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh due to poor weather conditions, even as ground troops continued combing the mountainous area for the sixth consecutive day.

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa reviewed the overall search operation at a high-level meeting in Assam’s Jorhat air base from where the AN-32 aircraft, with 13 people on board, had taken off for Mechuka advanced landing ground on Monday, IAF offcials said here.

“Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa was given a detailed briefing about the operations and was apprised with the inputs received so far. He interacted with families of the officers and airmen who were onboard

wave conditions prevailing over parts of north Gujarat and Saurashtra is likely to continue for the next two days, IMD said.

Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 44.1 degrees Celsius, which was a positive departure of 3.4 degrees Celsius from the normal, while Surendranagar remained the hottest district in the state Saturday at 45.5 degrees Celsius, it said.

For Nor th Easter n states, the weatherman has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Assam, Meghalaya Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

Heavy rainfall is also expected in Tamil Nadu and coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, the IMD said.

Monsoon hit the Kerala coast after a delay of a week and several parts of the state have started receiving a good amount of rainfall, it said.

the aircraft,” an IAF spokesperson said.

The IAF is undertaking a massive search operation to trace the missing plane but there has been no breakthrough yet.

The assets deployed for the operation include Sukhoi-30 aircraft in addition to a fleet of C-130J and AN-32 planes and Mi17 and ALH helicopters.

The ground forces include troops from the Army, Indo Tibetan Border Police and state police.

“The area of search is mountainous and heavily forested with thick undergrowth. The weather in the area has been inclement with low clouds and rain during most hours,” said the IAF spokesperson.

“Combined with the inhospitable terrain, the weather has posed serious challenges to aerial search operations,” the official added.

He said aerial search

Govt announces hike in aviation security fee NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): Air travel will become a bit costlier as the Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to increase the aviation security fee (ASF) from Rs 130 to Rs 150 for each Indian passenger from July 1 onwards, according to an official document. For international passengers, the ASF will be increased from 3.25 USD to 4.85 USD from next month, the document stated.

“The ASF for domestic passengers will be levied at the rate of Rs 150 per embarking passenger,” said a Ministry of Civil Aviation order dated June 7.

“The ASF for interna-

tional passengers will be levied at the rate of USD 4.85 or equivalent Indian rupees per embarking passenger,” the order added.

The ASF will be replacing the PSF (SC), which stands of passenger service fee (security component).

“The above rates of the ASF will be applicable with effect from 00.01 Hrs of 01.07.2019 and will replace the PSF (SC) which was being charged so far at the rate of Rs 130 per embarking passenger for tickets issued against Indian Rupees and USD 3.25 per embarking passenger for tickets issued against foreign currency,” the order stated.

`5 lakh award for info on missing aircraft

Meanwhile, the IAF has announced a cash award of Rs 5 Lakhs for the person(s) or group who provide credible information leading to the finding of the aircraft.

IAF Chief BS Dhanoa also visited Air Force Station Jorhat in Assam Friday to review the ongoing search and rescue operations for the missing aircraft.

DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): Yimchungrü Tribal Council (YTC) has reminded all Naga political groups (NPGs) to refrain from bloodshed/kidnapping/ intimidation within its jurisdiction in order to create congenial atmosphere.

In a press release, YTC secretary info & publicity, Mathew K Janger, stated that peaceful co-existence was pre-requisite for the uplift of the people. YTC also referred to the December 18, 2007 ENPO resolution, which resolved that “there should be no bloodshed, threats, intimidation or any form of violence within ENPO jurisdiction.” Further, calling for unitedly working for the benefit of the Nagas, YTC hoped that the ongoing political dialogue between Centre and NPGs would soon reach a settlement and create a peaceful atmosphere.

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ICAR-NRC Mithun 31st foundation day

Dr. Joykrushna Jena along with others at the inaugural of several facilities on June 8.

DIMAPUR: ICAR-NRC on Mithun celebrated its 31st foundation day on June 8, where several facilities namely, mithun bull shed, experimental sheds and fencing of the mithun farm were inaugurated by Dr. Joykrushna Jena, deputy director general (Fisheries and Animal Science), ICAR, New Delhi in the morning. Foundation stone of the semen processing lab was also laid and tree

plantations were also done in the mithun farm.

A press release from ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, director Dr. Abhijit Mitra stated that, in the commemoration session, Dr. Jena, chief guest, stated that foundation day was a day of introspection for the institute of its past years activities, achievements and urged the institute to set a roadmap with sectoral vision document for the next 25

to 50 years. He wished that in the coming years people should be made aware and educated about mithun and its importance in livelihood security.

Bano Haralu, retired journalist and wildlife conservationist and guest of honour, said that due to rampant hunting and traditional sacrificial practices there was drastic decrease in the wild life population.

She requested all to take a pledge to safeguard the

eco-system and abide by one principle i.e. not to take in access, be greedy or over indulge. Dr. Capt.

G. D. Rao, dean, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Jalukie, Nagaland and guest of honour, stressed on the need to target the upcoming youths on the conservation of mithun.

Dr. Abhijit Mitra, welcomed the dignitaries and gave a brief description on mithun and its population dynamics in the existing scenario. Awards to the best employees of the institute were distributed.

Under the tribal sub plan, 70 rolls of barbed wires, 10 bundles of CGI sheets, 01 number of travis, 10 pairs of gumboots and 10 number of raincoats were handed over to Pungwa Village Council, Peren for establishment of semiintensive mithun rearing unit.

A farmer-scientist interaction was also organized. Farmers, students from SFS School band, Medziphema that played the national anthem and the scientists from ICARResearch Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre participated.

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ALS organises mega seminar for students

Students attending the mega seminar at Grace Higher Secondary School (GHSS) on June 8. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA JUN 8 (NPN): ALS satellite education (ALS) in association with Avanti (an initiative of IIT & Harvard Business School toppers) had organised a mega seminar at Grace Higher Secondary School (GHSS) on June 8.

Lecture at the seminar was given by academic programmer of ALS Institute, Nitin Kumar where he emphasized on the topic, “How to ace Science & Maths in class 9 and 10” and career guidance on IIT-JEE & NEET for class 11 & 12 science stream students.

The aim of the seminar is to nurture students of classes 9 and 10 interested for IIT, NEET and JEE as many Nagas are naturally weak in maths and science and this will help students in shaping their future at much lower price.

It is informed that the classes will be in the evening and will not hamper their school activities and regular studies but rather help them to achieve better.

About 300 students from 15 to 20 schools attended the seminar.

The students gave tests on the spot where top 50 will be given scholarship discount according to their rank.

news in Brief AND&DGDU 25th anniversary: All Nagaland Directorate & District Government Drivers Union (AND&DGDU) will hold its 25th anniversary on June 22, 11 a.m at academy hall near Hotel Japfu, Kohima.

All the members have been requested to attend the celebration positively.

DDGBA meeting: Dimapur District GB Association has convened a meeting on June 11, 10 a.m at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. All the office bearers, executives of DDGBA, tribe GBs office bearers and senior GBs of Dimapur have been informed to attend the meeting and submit their membership on the same day.

TSUD presidential meeting: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has convened a presidential meeting on June 12, 11 a.m at Tenyimi Complex, Dimapur. All the respective tribal unit presidents and general secretaries have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

NNC/GDRN (N-A) suspends: NNC/GDRN (N-A) collective leadership has suspended its chaplee affairs kilonser, Ata Chakhesang, with effect from June 8, 2019, for an indeterminate period. NNC/GDRN (N-A) information and publicity wing stated that disciplinary proceeding has been initiated against Ata Chakhesang. During the period of suspension, Ata Chakhesang has been restricted from all areas of the NNC/GDRN (N-A).

NPGN/NNC (N/A) Lotha region supports: NPGN/ NNC (N/A) Lotha region in an emergency meeting on June 8 deliberated on the crisis within the group. In a statement, NPGN/NNC (N/A) Lotha region in-charge, N Ovung stated that the region has unanimously decided to support the leadership of its president, T Ovung.

ARPTF general meet: Adhoc-Regularized Primary Teachers’ Forum (ARPTF) has convened a general meeting on June 12, 10 a.m at Red Cross Building, Kohima.

Meeting will deliberate on the service seniority issue of adhoc-regularized primary teachers in the state and on expansion of ARPTF office bearers. All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Sensitisation on plastic waste culminates at Bhandari ‘Fatherhood: The Best Gift’ book release

DIMAPUR: Culmination programme of the sensitisation week on plastic waste management was held at the town hall, Bhandari, organised by the district administration, Wokha on June 7.

According to DIPR report, chairing the programme, Temsuchuba Jamir, EAC, spoke on the dangers of plastic waste and said that humans have generated excessive plastic waste for many years without systematic management to control its negative effect on health, environment and ecology.

Riku Khutso, EAC, who presented a documentary viewing on the threats, destruction and impending dangers of plastic waste,

Documentary presented by Riku Khutso during the culmination programme on June 7 at Bhandari town. (DIPR)

stated that since plastic do carding its waste everywhere and eco-friendly products. not degrade easily, human must be stopped by replacing He also encouraged them activity of dumping or dis- its use by other environment to take up local carry-bag

manufacturing projects to promote self reliance and economic wellbeing of the people.

He also appealed to the leaders of NGOs, civil societies, entrepreneurs and student leaders to continue to spread awareness and sensitize the public at all levels to shift to using papers, jute or cloth bags for carrying goods instead of health hazardous plastic bags for healthier environment for all.

Lisumo Jami, president, Lotha Hoho Bhandari, in his speech also appealed to the district administration to help find suitable alternative before effecting total ban on plasImtijungla Longchar with DABA associate pastor, Rev. Imly Jamir and others. tic bags.

‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ summer camp concludes at ICFAI

Volunteers clearing the overgrowth during the campaign.

DIMAPUR: NSS Unit of The ICFAI University Nagaland week long summer camp for the NSS volunteers culminated on June 8.

The campaign was organized with an intention to address various developmental issues of national importance instigated under the theme “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”.

A press release IUN NSS Unit programme officer, Dr. Imtinungsang Jamir stated that, the campaign was initiated by prof. C. P. Alexander, vice chancellor IUN, and supervised by Dr. Imtinungsang Jamir,

programme officer at Sovima village and concluded in presence of Maj. Mohit Singh (Asst. Commandant) as guest of honour on June 8.

The volunteers planted various tree saplings surrounding the Sovima local ground and its adjacent areas and focused on keeping village clean by wiping the approach road to Sovima village from NH-29 and the neighbourhood. 25 volunteers attended the camp and also spread messages on eco-friendly products, plantation of sapling, saving water, getting rid of polythene bags etc.

KSC, EU conduct alumni retreat

KSC Jotsoma alumni and EU members during alumni retreat programme for the forthcoming golden jubilee celebration (NP).

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUN 8 (NPN): Alumni of Evangelical Union (EU) of Kohima Science College, organized a retreat programme at Christian Youth Centre (CYC) KSC, Jotsoma on Saturday as part of preparation for the forthcoming golden jubilee to be held from October 12 to 13, 2019 under the theme, “jubilation to his faithfulness”.

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tional which seeks to evangelise post-matric students in India, nurture them as disciples of Lord Jesus Christ that they may serve the church and society.

Former vice principal KSC, Yanger Longkumer in his address during devotion time said jubilee was a time of liberation and prayer that many would receive blessings. He challenged the gathering to celebrate the jubilee prayerfully with the intent to mend broken hearts for the students and society as well. Longkumer appealed the alumni and

evangelical union members to serve God. President, Evangelical Graduate Fellowship (EGF) Dimapur, David Koza in his speech stressed on the importance of dealing with the mindset or mental framework of the students and young people.

He said with advancement of the present world technology and continuous changing of living standard, the matter of dealing with the young people is more complex and need God’s wisdom. He reminded that this present world confused

the young mind in many ways to differentiate wrong and right that will hinder Christian growth.

Koza said the value of dignity of labour was diminishing and present life is driven by materialism. He said the need of the hour was to dig for the Truth from the Bible to counter the present world and to guide and lead young people according to God’s will. He urged everyone to stand firm on the word of God and be aware of the self styled religious leaders and preachers.

Programme was chaired by Bokato Hesso, president EGF Kohima and Viketou Chiipuo led praise and worship. There was discussion hour with alumni members led by convenor planning committee N. Khoto Zetsuvi, and time of prayer was led by president EU, KSCJ Mongshai TM. Programme was attended

by KSC alumni members, present EU executives and members, well wishers and others from different parts of the state.

CRO Nagaland to check price rise in market DIMAPUR: Consumer Rights Organisation (CRO) Nagaland in its executive meeting deliberated upon the issue of price rise in the market and decided to check such illegal pricing of essential commodities.

A press release by CRO Nagaland stated that the inspection would be carried out in all the districts in collaboration with competent authority of the state on regular basis. It has also urged the business community to maintain the prices of essential commodities so that the consumer are not cheated.

The organisation said it would also hold a consultative meeting with the Department of Weights and Measures and urge the department for compulsory implementation digital weighting scale in the market. The CRO has requested the consumers to inform its office of any grievances relating to consumer rights violation by contact at 7005129318, 8787889973 and 7627944464.

DIMAPUR: The 22nd book of Imtijungla Longchar “Fatherhood: The Best Gift” was released on Friday at Muffet’s Pantry, Duncan Basti, Dimapur.

The book was released

by DABA associate pastor, Rev. Imly Jamir.

Longchar said the book is an approach on fatherhood and its responsibilities, and written from a woman’s perspective.

She said that the book talks about the significance of a father and anyone, irrespective of religion, can read. “A father is like a

prophet, priest, a role model in the family,” Longchar said, adding the book will dig out the good qualities, significance and commitment on fatherhood.

The book deals with different aspects on being a father.

She further explained that since the book has been written in the local context, fathers will be able to relate and through the book not only the fathers will be blessed, but the children and mothers will be able to understand fatherhood in a better way. She said

her inspiration for the book was her husband, whom she called the “perfect father” and dedicated the book to him. Also speaking at the programme, Longchar’s husband, S Wati Principal of Discipleship Bible College, Dimapur said that “writing for fatherhood in our context will be beneficial.” Longchar is a teacher, author, preacher and a resource person for youth, women and family seminars. The book will be available in all Christian book stores across the Northeast.

MGM College Dimapur attends IGMEC 2019 in Bangkok

(L-R) Nimmi Varghese and Rev. Fr. Dr. Shibu Varghese with others.

DIMAPUR: Indo Global Multidisciplinary Educational Conference (IGMEC 2019) hosted by International Benovalent Research Foundation (IBRF), in association with Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU), New Delhi, Commonwealth Society for Innovation and Research along with Commonwealth Vocational University, Tonga was held at Bangkok from June 1 to 4.

A press release from MGM College Dimapur media cell stated that, the conference was to provide a global platform for academicians, researchers, practitioners and policy makers.

From Nagaland Rev. Fr. Dr. Shibu Var-

ghese, principal of MGM College, Dimapur and Nimmi Varghese, Dept.of Education, MGM College participated and presented papers on “Ancient Indian Education system and Gandhian precepts of Holistic education” and “Women's empowerment in India with Gandhian perspective”.

During the three days, more than 30 papers were presented and the same were published as a Book of Abstracts and Full papers during the conference. Participants were awarded with Indo Global Education Excellence award for their outstanding contributions, innovative ideas and excellent implementations in the field of education.

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WEATHER FORECAST June 9

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A shower and t-storm around 32 25 Aizawl

A shower and t-storm around 28 20

Guwahati An a.m. thunderstorm in spots 33 24 Imphal

A shower and t-storm around 30 20

Itanagar A shower and t-storm around 29 22 Shillong Mostly cloudy, a thunderstorm 24 18 Kohima

A shower and t-storm around 24 19

Dimapur A shower and t-storm around 33 24 Mkg

A shower and t-storm around 27 19

Tuensang A p.m. t-storm in the area Wokha

21 15

A shower and t-storm around 25 21

Zunheboto A shower and t-storm around 24 17

NEC Scholarship for underprivileged students

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUNE 8 (NPN): Highlighting issues related to children, Collab director Childline, Dimapur, K Ela asserted that everyone has a role to protect children from any kind of abuse, exploitation, torture and any violation etc.

She was speaking as resource person at the “World Day against Child Labour, 2019” programme, organized by Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID)-cum-National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) Nagaland region in collaboration with Dimapur District Legal Service Authority (DDLSA).

The programme was

organized under the theme “Children should not work in fields, but on their dreams” Saturday, at Assisi auditorium, Dimapur.

Ela said that all children deserved to be loved and protected. Pointing out that children were living in a hostile environment which has become the biggest concern, Ela mentioned that today many of the children were not been able to work on their dreams because the situation, environment does not permit them to pursue their dreams. She reiterated that everywhere right from the home to the school, locality and to the streets the children were not safe as environment is not child friendly. Therefore,

she encouraged the parents to be aware, alarmed and be alert to protect their children from all kinds of violence.

Resource person DDLSA, Abemo Ngullie briefed on the main factors of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act which included a comprehensive law to provide for protection of children from the offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography, while safeguarding the interest of the child at every stage of the judicial process.

Meanwhile, DDLSA, CJM Ajonba Imchen elaborated on the Art 21 (A) in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education to all

Dimapur: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has convened an executive meeting on June 10, 11 a.m at LSU office chamber.

All the executive and tribunal members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DMC team during the free anti-rabies vaccination-cumanimal health care camp.

DIMAPUR: A team from Dimapur Municipal council (DMC) veterinary public health cell conducted a free anti-rabies vaccination-cumanimal health care camp in the council hall, Notun Bosti, Dimapur on June 8.

A press release from Notun Bosti Council (NBC) chairman, E. Jon Ezung and secretary, Kavito Ayemi stated that, around 150 dogs were vaccinated and medicine given away. The led was

by Dr. Sentinungla, deputy director and Dr. Sentimoa

Longkumer veterinary assistant surgeon (VAS) along with two vety field assistants (VFS). NBC also appreciated DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam for initiating the camp.

WORLD FAMOUS KERALA AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

FOR THE FOLLOWING AILMENTS

ALL TYPES OF PARALYSIS/STROKE | RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS | ARTHRITIS OF DIFFERENT KINDS JOINT STIFFNESS AND PAIN | FACIAL PALSY | ANXIETY ALLERGIC ASTHMA | PEPTIC ULCER | PSORIASIS AND OTHER SKIN DISEASES | BACK PAIN OF DIFFERENT CAUSES | SLIP DISC | HYPER TENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | HEADACHE, MIGRANE CHRONIC COUGH | DIABETES | PILES | SINUSITIS STRESS, ANGER, DEPRESSION, NERVOUS TENSION, WORRY AND FEAR | GASTRIC | CONSTIPATION T I NE N L TA

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS) has identified 22 students for NEC Scholarship, an initiative of central government to provide quality education to underprivileged children.

A press release from Ahthibung Region Clun (ARC) Ahthibung vice chairman, Henpu Kuki stated that, selection process is a herculean task due to oversubscription of vacancies where potential students were identified from BPL families and given coaching to clear the entrance exam. In last two years 66 such students have availed this scholarship from Peren district where Jalukie Battalion played a pivotal role.

Assam Rifles also approached ARC to assist in identifying potential students in providing these scholarship schemes to students of the village. ARC in collaboration with Zeme Students Union identified few students and provided all required assistance to prepare them for the entrance exam.

Assam Rifles said that it would continue to reach out such underprivileged sections of society.

Resource person along with DDLSA officials and others on June 8. (NP)

children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a fundamental right in such a manner as the state may, by law, determine.

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which represents the consequential legislation envisaged under Article 21-A, means that every child has a right to full time elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality in a formal school which satisfies certain essential norms and standards, he added.

He also encouraged the children and parents to know about their rights and asked them to come together to protect their rights and look forward for change in the society.

Assistant labour commissioner, Dimapur W Tamwang Konyak also spoke at the programme as special invitee. The programme highlighted special presentation from CRM children.

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DIMAPUR: Model Higher Secondary School Kohima (MHSSK) organized a seminar on June 1.

A press release from MHSSK media team stated that the programme was attended by Nagaland Press Association (NPA), president, H. Chishi as speaker.

The speaker in his talk defined journalism as “The voice of the people against the democratic government.” He also stated that journalism was all about taking risks and putting lives on the line for the society.

He also encouraged the students that good English does not make good journalist but humility in writing makes one. He particularly encouraged the women folks to choose journalism as a profession.

Question concerning career and risks involved in journalism as a career was questioned by the students and teachers alike.

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Paresh Baruah shuttles between India and Myanmar

GUWAHATI, JUN 8: (AGENCIES): The elusive ULFA (I) commander-inchief, Paresh Baruah now shuttles between Dehong and Ruili in Yunnan province of China, and has lost direct contact with his armed cadres in Myanmar, reports Northeast Now news.

During the last three months, a lot of senior ULFA (I) cadres, including ‘sergeant’ Barun Asom, Monikanta Sonowal alias Adarsh Asom, Bhaskar Bora alias Thumung Asom and Nijan Doley alias Ninja Asom have surrendered.

All the senior ULFA (I) cadres told their interrogators that they were left with no options but to return back to Assam and surrender.

Situation in Myanmar has become hostile after the series of offensive launched by the Tatmadaw—the Myanmar military, against the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) since February this year, the surrendered cadres, said.

The Myanmar Army launched the massive offensive against the NSCN (K) alleging that the organization violated the ceasefire ground rules.

Though the Myanmar Army is trying to blame the NSCN (K) for ceasefire

Paresh Baruah (File)

violations, there is definitely pressure from New Delhi on Naypyitaw to flush out the Indian insurgent outfits from Myanmar.

All the eight training camps of ULFA (I), NDFB (S) and the Meitei outfits, which were located at Taga, have been totally demolished by the Myanmar Army, the surrendered cadres, said.

The ULFA had put up its training camps in the area, with support of erstwhile NSCN (K) chief S.S. Khaplang, after crackdowns in Bhutan and Bangladesh.

The surrendered ULFA (I) cadres claimed they had to escape from the training camps, and had to hide in the jungles for weeks to protect themselves from the repeated mortar shelling by the Myanmar Army in the area.

The ULFA (I) reportedly lost a few fighters, including ‘Major’ Jyotirmoy

Asom. The other cadres, who were hiding in the jungles, were facing a lot of problems because there was acute shortage of food supplies.

As the ULFA (I) cadres ran helter skelter in the jungles of Myanmar, they totally lost contact with the top leadership of the organization, and especially with the commander-inchief, Paresh Baruah.

The surrendered ULFA (I) cadres told the interrogators that Paresh Baruah was not in Taga when the Myanmar Army launched attack on the training camps in Taga.

Most of the time, Paresh Baruah is based in two secured hideouts at Dehong and Ruili in the Yunnan province of China, the surrendered cadres, said.

Both Ruili and Dehong are close to the Myanmar border, and according to the surrendered cadres, the commander-in-chief of ULFA (I) has been visiting the training camps at Taga through Bhamo, a border city of Kachin state.

The surrendered cadres could not give any details about Paresh Baruah’s health condition. It was earlier reported in a section of media that Paresh Baruah was not keeping well, and was undergoing treatment in a Chinese hospital.

Agatha calls for more women’s participation in politics

Agatha K Sangma (File)

SHILLONG JUN 8 (AGENCIES): Lone Woman MP of the Nationalist People’s Party, Agatha K Sangma said the participation of women in politics would only improve the quality of politics in the country, reports the Northeast Today.

“There is a need for women to join mainstream politics. I think Northeast has a good potential of ensuring women participation in politics,” Sangma, who represents Tura Parliamentary constituency, said while talking to reporters here today. Stating that the NPP is one of those platforms where women are welcome to participate, she urged upon women from different parts of the State to get more involved in their social and political life.

“Now it lies on us to bring about change and women plays a very important role in bringing quality changes in any organisation they work in,” the lone

woman MP of the NPP stated.

She said that the NPP is heading in the right direction of empowering women, with her winning the Tura Lok Sabha seat and NPP leader, Farlene A Sangma winning the bye-election in Selsella constituency.

Stating that the NPP is a small party and is in the nascent stage, she said that despite this, the party is encouraging women who have a voice and want to bring a positive change. “I hope the party will take women participation in active politics to a whole new level,” Sangma said.

Pointing out that the women in NE are empowered compared in the rest of the country, she however observed that most of it is in terms of economic and social empowerment. “But there is still a huge vacuum in terms of political empowerment of women in the region,” the MP from Tura said.

Meanwhile, she said that cabinet berth or no berth, there is a lot of work to be done. “Even as a parliamentarian one can be extremely effective. I intend to make sure that in my tenure as an MP, I will be able to raise the concern of Garo Hills which is my constituency. At the same time being the sole MP of NPP I will also raise the concern of other NE States,” she said.

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4 women injured as police use force to disperse protestors in Manipur

Police use force to clear NH-102 blocked by protestors on Saturday (NP).

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IMPHAL, Jun 8: Four women were injured as clashes broke out between police and protesters who were blocking ImphalMoreh section of NH-102 in Manipur’s Kakching district on Saturday. The police have also detained four women and five men for taking part in the agitations.

With tension running high after the clash, Kakching district magistrate promulgated prohibitory order under 144 CrPC in the area.

The clash erupted after police resorted to firing tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse a large number of protestors who imposed a total blockade on the NH102 today, around 9 am.

Locals of 44-Yaithibi Loukon and surrounding

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at the septic tank. We are investigating the matter,” said a police official of Tinsukia police station. Police said those who are involved in the mob attacked will not be spared. “No one can take the law into their own hands.

We will take strict action against them,” the official said. It may be recalled that on June 8, 2018, Nilotpal Das (29), a sound engineer, and Abhijeet Nath (30), a businessman, were killed by a mob at Kangthilangso waterfalls in Karbi Anglong on suspicion of being child lifters. The incident had garnered widespread attention then.

have the authority to register cases under certain acts, arrest people, and carry weapons, the Congress MP said.

“They are the police guarding our nature who have to routinely battle armed poachers, smugglers, illegal miners and encroachers and are also vulnerable to forest

The Principal, Professors, Staff and Students of Wangkhao Government College, Mon, express our heartfelt thanks, gratitude and appreciation to the Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Nagaland, Shri Temjen Imna Along, for giving a new Bus and also for donating his one month’s salary for development of the College.

May the Almighty bless you richly sir, as we wish you many more years of active life of service to God and the society.

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AFFIDAVIT FOR CLARIFICATION OF NAME

Date : 06/06/2019

AFFIDAVIT (Declaration)

Date: 07/06/2019

I, Shri. Piyeto Asumi, son of Shri. Pukhayi Asumi, permanent resident of Satami Village, Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct and official name is Piyeto Asumi.

3. That my father’s correct and official name is Pukhayi Asumi.

4. That however, in my Permanent Account Number bearing No. HBYPS5397J, my name has been entered and recorded as Piyeto Sumi instead of Piyeto Asumi and also in my Permanent Account Number, my father’s name has been entered and recorded as Pukhayi Sumi instead of Pukhayi Asumi.

5. That the names Piyeto Asumi and Piyeto Sumi refers to one and same person i.e., myself and the names Pukhayi Asumi and Pukhayi Sumi refers to one and same person i.e., my father’s name.

6. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name is Piyeto Asumi and my father’s correct and official name is Pukhayi Asumi and the same shall be used for all official purposes, future references and correspondences.

7. That this affidavit shall also be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above to be use for rectification.

That the statements from para 1-7 are true to be the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated. And I sign this affidavit before the competent authority at Kohima, Nagaland on this day the 7th day of June, 2019.

Authenticated by Deponent (ZEKUSETO NATSO) NOTARY PUBLIC Notary Public DP-4556

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WORDS OF APPRECIATION

I, Mr Hamwai M Phom, S/o N. Manba Phom, (Father) and Pauham Phom (Mother), do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under :1. That I am a bonafide law abiding citizen of India.

2. That my mother's correct official name is PAUHAM PHOM which is entered in my mother's Aadhaar Card and other official records.

3. Whereas in my Schooling Certificate other official documents my mother's name is entered as L BAUHAM PHOM. 4. And whereas PAUHAM PHOM alias L. BAUHAM PHOM, both refers to my mother's name or the same person.

5. That henceforth my mother's name shall be used as PAUHAM PHOM in my Schooling Certificates and in all other official records.

6. That this Affidavit is made to rectify my mother's different name and through these presents be it known to all concerned and make acceptance and change my mother's name as PAUHAM PHOM in my Schooling Certificates and in all other official records.

I verify that the above mentioned statements declared by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and no material has been concealed therein.

Hamwai M Phom DEPONENT th Solemnly sworn and declared before me by the deponent on 6 June, 2019 Notary Public DP-4545 Regd. No 1471

MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend the ambit of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme to include children of forest personnel killed in the line of duty, reports Arunachal Times. Gogoi in a letter to the prime minister, which was made available to the media on Friday, said that forest personnel are also government servants who often lose their lives in the line of duty.

All forest staffs who work on the field, forest guards, beat officers, deputy rangers and forest rangers are uniformed soldiers who

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti Sharon Longchari Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Hailongbe Deceased, has been filed by Smti Kileukiele relation Daughter R/o H/No - 95, Lake View Colony, Dimapur to draw his/her Family Pension, Bank Acct, etc, who expired on 15-02-2019.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 8/7/19.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 7 day of 6/19.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-4548 Regd. No. 1470

AFFIDAVIT (Declaration)

Date: 07/06/2019

I, Shri. Hutoshe Izheto Ghushepu, son of Shri. Izheto Ghushepu, present resident of New Minister Hill Colony, Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct and official name is Hutoshe Izheto Ghushepu.

3. That my father’s correct and official name is Izheto Ghushepu.

4. That however, in my Permanent Account Number bearing No. BM RP A5032N, my name has been entered and recorded as Hutoshe Awomi instead of Hutoshe Izheto Ghushepu and also in my Permanent Account Number, my father’s name has been entered and recorded as Izheto Awomi instead of Izheto Ghushepu.

5. That the names Hutoshe Izheto Ghushepu and Hutoshe Awomi refers to one and same person i.e., myself and the names Izheto Ghushepu and Izheto Awomi refers to one and same person i.e., my father’s name.

6. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name is Hutoshe Izheto Ghushepu and my father’s correct and official name is Izheto Ghushepu and the same shall be used for all official purposes, future references and correspondences.

7. That this affidavit shall also be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above to be use for rectification.

That the statements from para 1-7 are true to be the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated. And I sign this affidavit before the competent authority at Kohima, Nagaland on this day the 7th day of June, 2019.

Authenticated by Deponent (ZEKUSETO NATSO) Notary Public NOTARY PUBLIC DP-4555

fires, diseases and attacks by animals”, he said. India owes a great deal to the guarding of our forest and wildlife resources and as such “I request you to ensure that the government pro-

for children of India’s green soldiers, who patrol the remotest of jungles without recognition or limelight”, urged Gogoi. Gogoi is a second term MP from the Kaliabor Lok Sabha seat in Assam. The Centre on May 31 had hiked scholarship given to widows and wards of deceased or ex-service personnel of armed and paramilitary forces from the National Defence Fund and extended its ambit to include wards of state police officials martyred in terror or Maoist attacks.

IN THE COURT OF SMTI. Y. LONGKUMER, PRINCIPAL JUDGE FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER - V. RULE - 1, 5, 20) CASE NO. Matrimonial Case No. 01/2019 PETITIONER Shri. Santosh Kumar Sah RESPONDENT Smti. Deepika Sharma & 4 others To, Smti. Parvati Devi W/o Shri. Panna Lal Sharma Neisato Colony, Khermahal P.S. Sub-Urban, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas the above name petitioner has instituted a case against you for Conjugal Rights U/S 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the case on 29th July 2019 at 10.30 A.M. without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance in the date mentioned the case will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this 29th day of May 2019.

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DECLARATION

I, Smti. Sechemla Sangtam, daughter of Late Horangse Sangtam, resident of Longkhim Town, Tuensang District, am presently serving in the Department of Education, Government of Nagaland, as Primary Teacher. I hereby affirm and declare that my house at Longkhim Town was completely burnt down on 18.09.2018. Consequently, all my documents pertaining to my academic records, appointment order, and other employment records were destroyed in the said fire. This declaration is made for the purpose of obtaining necessary documents pertaining to my service from the concerned department.

Dated : 7/6/2019 Sechemla Sangtam DP-4533

Yaithibi and its surrounding villages took to NH-102 at Khongjom area and imposed a total blockade on the highway.

The blockade continued even after officials of the Kakching district police rushed to the spot to convince them to open the highway for normal traffic.

With the crowd not paying heed to the requests, a large number police personnel from Thoubal and Kakching district headquarters rushed to the spot and dispersed the protestors using tear gas and mock bombs. Roof a house near the protest site was partially damaged after tear gas shells fell on it. The protestors retaliated with stones. Those that sustained injury were immediately rushed to Thoubal district hospital.

Happy Birthday My Bachha,

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You are the love of my life and my dreams. With you everything feels just right.

Love you Bachha....

Yours family.

AFFIDAVIT (CORRECTION of DOB)

I, Bikash Rai aged 43 yrs S/o. Lt. Chandrika Rai and father of Anubha Raj and Rajnandini, a resident of 28th Assam Rifles, Wokha Town, Nagaland, do hereby declare that my both daughters date of birth has been changed as, ANUBHA RAJ from 05-09-2013 to 05-09-2014 (through an Affidavit Regd. No. 243 (W)/19, dated 4/6/19) and RAJNANDINI from 23-03-2009 to 23-03-2010 (through an Affidavit Regd. No. 244 (W) 19, dated 4/6/19).

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MEDZIPHEMA SUB-DIVISION VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAIRMEN ASSOCIATION Dimapur : Nagaland Estd. 2019

PRESS RELEASE

The Medziphema Sub-Division Village Council Chairmen Association under ADC Medziphema formed with the following office bearers and advisors.

1. S.G. Holo of Zhuikhu Village as President.

2. Secretary - Mezhükho Kuotsu of Shri. Angami (Medziphema 'A') 3. Treasury - Saleo Seyie of New Sochunima.

4. P & I Secy - Yekuto Chishi of Kupuhe 5. Tokihe Zhimomi of Pherima 'B' 6. Chungkam Singson of Sirhima.

7. Vineisolie of Piphema 'Old'

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NOTIFICATION This is to inform to all the concerned that as per the Landmark Colony Council resolution, "No individual/ Group/Society is/are allowed to purchase or sell off any plot of land within the jurisdiction of Landmark Colony Council without the prior information/ knowledge of the Landmark Colony Council". This resolution has been passed in the interest of the general public to avoid any kind of land disputes between the buyers and sellers.

The Office of the Landmark Colony Council shall not be held responsible in case of any disputes or misunderstandings arising in future pertaining to buying and selling of plot of land within its jurisdiction without the prior information of the Lankmark Colony Council.

(S. BENDANG AO) Chairman, Landmark Colony Council Contact:9436072194

(LANUZULU) Joint Secretary Landmark Colony Council Contact: 9862493496

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DIBRUGARH, JUN 8 (AGENCIES): In yet another case of mob justice, an angry mob brutally thrashed a man and his mother on suspicion of killing the wife of the man in Shewpur Tea Estate at Rongpuria in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district, reports Northeast Now news. Police officials said while the man identified as Ajay Tanti sustained serious injuries, his mother Jamuna Tanti died on the way to hospital. The angry mob attacked Ajoy along with his mother Jamuna following the recovery of the body of his 23-year-old wife from a septic tank in their house. Ajoy’s wife Radha Tanti Garh has been missing since Wednesday.

“After the recovery of the body, an angry mob attacked Radha’s husband Ajay and his mother Jamuna Tanti injuring them seriously. Both of them were rushed to Tinsukia Civil Hospital, where Jamuna was declared brought dead,” said a police official. “We have sent the dead body of Radha for post-mortem. We suspected that Radha was murdered and her body was dumped

areas in Kakching district imposed the total blockade on the highway at Khongjom area to strongly protest against construction of a food park at Yaithibi Loukon which the state government had acquired for the construction of permanent campus of the National Sports University (NSU).

However, after site for construction of National Sports University was shifted to Koutruk in Imphal West district, the state government was allegedly planning to develop a food park at Yaithibi Loukon.

The government’s plan was strongly objected by the villagers, particularly by owners whose land and paddy fields were acquired by the government for construction of NSU campus.

As part of their continued protest against the government plan, residents of

The Medziphema Sub-Division Village Council Chairmen Association express our sincere gratitude to Shri. Atoi Sema, District Agriculture Officer, Dimapur Department of Agricultural, for distributing/providing twenty five (25) power tillers to the villages affected by the unfortunate buffalo epidemic under Medziphema Sub-Division.

This timely intervention and response has enabled the farmers in field preparation for the ongoing farming season, especially in TRC paddy cultivation, thus avoiding a potential farmers distress.

The Association further pledges cooperation to the Department in all their activities in the days to come.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Male Airport, in Maldives, Saturday. (PTI)

MALE, JUN 8 (PTI): Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Saturday on his first foreign visit after re-election as Prime Minister to strengthen the bilateral ties, reflecting the importance India attaches to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.

Modi was received at Male airport by Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid.

While Modi visited the Maldives in November 2018 to attend President Solih’s swearing-in, this visit is the first by an Indian prime minister at a bilateral level in eight years.

The two-day state visit of Prime Minister Modi is aimed at further cementing ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Maldives’ highest honour “Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen” on Saturday during his two-day state visit to the country.

The prestigious award

was presented to Modi by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during a ceremony here.

“The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen” is the Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said on Twitter.

The two-day state visit of Prime Minister Modi is aimed at further cementing ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago.

President Solih and Modi exchanged plasantaries upon the prime minister’s arrival at Republic Square where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi and President Solih held delegation-level talks as the two countries signed a slew of agreements to strengthen bilateral ties in a number of key areas including defence.

The prime minister also inspected the guard

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of honour.

While Modi visited the Maldives in November 2018 to attend President Solih’s swearing-in, this visit is the first by an Indian prime minister at a bilateral level in eight years.

The relations between India and the Maldives deteriorated after the then President Abdulla Yameen imposed emergency on February 5 last year.

Some decisions by Yameen including imposition of restrictions on work visas for Indians and signing of a new Free Trade Agreement with Beijing also did not go down well with New Delhi.

However, ties were back on track under Solih’s presidency.

China views the Maldives as key to its Maritime Silk Road project in the Indian Ocean as it has already acquired Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.

Amarinder forms 8 consultative groups; leaves out Sidhu CHANDIGARH, JUN 8 (PTI): Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has been left out of the eight consultative groups constituted by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to accelerate implementation of his government’s flagship programmes.

Sidhu and Medical Education and Research Minister Om Prakash Soni have not been made part of any of the groups, which include some MLAs and officials. Sidhu, who has been at loggerheads with Singh, was divested of local government, tourism and cultural affairs portfolios and given power and new and renewable energy sources department in rejig on Thursday.

Sidhu has yet not taken the charge of his new assignment. These consultative groups have been mandated to review the performance of the state government programmes and give recommendations to improve them. They will also recommend changes to improve the outreach of the programmes and the participation of citizens in them, according to an of-

ficial statement.

The Congress government has initiated a number of pro-poor programmes in keeping with its commitment to the people of Punjab, the CM was quoted as saying in the statement.

“These programmes or schemes had shown substantial results, but during recent field tours, it was gathered that participation of elected representatives and communities in formulation and implementation of these programmes needed to be more impactful,” Singh said. The CM heads the consultative group on urban renewal and reforms, which also includes new Local Government Minister Brahm Mohindra.

He also leads the group on combating drug abuse.

Cooperation Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa heads the group on farm debt waive, another flagship scheme. It includes Revenue Minister Gurpreet Singh Kangar and Welfare Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot as members. Health Minister Balbir Sidhu heads the group on health insurance scheme.

Modi’s LS poll campaign filled with ‘lies, poison and hatred’, says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi meets various delegations at MPs Facilitation Centre at Wayanad in Kerala, Saturday. (PTI)

WAYANAD (KER), JUN 8 (PTI): Continuing his attack on the prime minister on the second day of his visit to Wayanad, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha election campaign was filled with “lies, poison and hatred”, but his party stood for truth, love and affection. On his first visit to his constituency after being elected to Lok Sabha, Gandhi addressed party workers at Kalpetta, Kambalakadu and Panamaram during a roadshow on Saturday.

A large number of Congress-led United Democratic Front workers and women thronged the route.

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Indian Railways to provide massage service on board running trains NEW DELHI, JUN 8 (PTI): For the first time in the history of Indian Railways, massage services will be made available for passengers on board running trains.

This facility will be made available in 39 trains departing from Indore.

These include DehradunIndore Express (14317), New Delhi-Indore Intercity Express (12416) and Indore-Amritsar Express (19325), a railway official

said Saturday.

This was a proposal from the Ratlam division of Western Railway zone, the official said.

“This is the first time in the history of railways that we will provide massaging service for passenger comfort on running trains.

It will not only increase revenue but also add passengers. Railways to earn an additional revenue of Rs 20 lakh annually and an estimated increase of

Rs 90 lakh per year through additional sale of tickets from about 20,000 passenger who will be the service providers.

The service is likely to commence in 15-20 days and will be available from 6 am to 10 pm. Rs 100 each will be charged for head massage and foot massage.

Three to five massage providers will travel on each train. The railways will provide them identity cards.

tary in-charge of Karnataka K C Venugopal, Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala, Kerala Congress chief Mullappally Ramachandran were with Gandhi in his special vehicle.

Though it rained heavily in parts of the constituency Friday, the weather did not play spoilsport as it was bright and sunny till this noon. Gandhi said Modi “uses hatred, anger and lies” which are his “weapons”.

He said his party will continue to fight the “worst sentiments” the prime minister represents.

“At the national level, we are fighting poison.

Modi’s campaign was filled

with lies, poison, hatred and divided the people of the country. He used lies in the election... Congress stood for truth, love and affection,” he said addressing the crowd at Kalpetta.

At Kambalakadu, Gandhi said there are big challenges in Wayanad which can be resolved by working together. “My job is to represent all of Wayanad. People from all parties supported me in the election. There are big challenges and issues in Wayanad. We will work together and solve everything,” he said.

Gandhi had contested the Lok Sabha election from Wayanad, in addition to his family bastion of Amethi, but lost to Union minister Smriti Irani in the Uttar Pradesh constituency.

He won from Wayanad with a margin of about 4.31 lakh votes. After the Congress party’s poor show in the second consecutive general election, Gandhi had offered to resign as the Congress president, but it was rejected by the party’s highest decision-making body.

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YS Jaganmohan Reddy seeks blessings from Vedic scholars as he assumes charge of his office at state secretariat in Amaravati, Saturday. (PTI)

led his YSR Congress Party to a thumping victory in the assembly elections, was sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on May 30.

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AMARAVATI, JUN 8 (PTI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy Saturday asserted his government is committed to providing honest and effective administration. Soon after formally assuming charge of his office at the state secretariat here, Jagan signed a file enhancing the monthly salary of ASHA (social health activists) workers from Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000.

He also promised the gover nment employees that his Cabinet, in its first meeting on June 10, would take decisions on granting interim relief and on scrapping Contributory Pension Scheme. State Chief Secretary L V Subrahmanyam, Principal Advisor to Chief Minister Ajeya Kallam, Director General of Police (in-charge) Gautam Sawang and a host of YSR Congress leaders and secretariat employees greeted the chief minister on the occasion.

Later, the chief minister addressed a meeting of all government secretaries and heads of departments where he outlined his party’s electoral promises and his priorities. The YSR Congress party’s election manifesto should be the guide for the administration, he said.

He also underlined his commitment for zerocorruption in administration and stressed on the need for transparency. Reddy, who

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Towards cleanliness

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here is definitely an urgent need to create a clean and hygienic environment in Nagaland as reflected by littering in every town. A clean environment reflects the progressive society that knows how to care of itself. The decision purportedly made by the ruling PDA coalition towards promoting cleanliness is welcome. To add some inspiration, the cabinet also decided to give reward to the cleanest village, town, colony etc. What the reward is was not disclosed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio when he made the announcement at the first annual thanksgiving day of the ruling coalition. Actually, a clean environment is also supposed to be towards a green environment that involves informed consumption, conservation practices and investment in renewable energy. However, achieving cleanliness is certainly worth the efforts. There is no doubt that everybody would like to have a clean village, town or ward. The goals of cleanliness are health, beauty, absence of offensive odour and to avoid the spreading of dirt and contaminants to oneself and others. Maintaining cleanliness is the essential part of healthy living because it is the cleanliness only which helps to improve our personality by keeping clean externally and internally. It also brings good and positive thoughts in the mind which slows down the occurrence of diseases. Sanitation and cleanliness play an important role in people’s day to day routine. It is important as it prevents dangerous diseases like Dengue, typhoid, hepatitis, and other diseases caused by mosquito bite, etc. Cleanliness is not only about the environment but also personal hygiene especially crucial to health. Eating places both at home and restaurants can spread diseases like jaundice, roundworm, tapeworm etc through contaminated food. Awareness for a clean environment in Nagaland has begun to spread through various programmes highlighted in the media. In Dimapur in particular, numerous organisations have been doing their bit to clean up the rubbish as well as piles of garbage through ‘social works’. The problem is that by the following day, it is back to the usual. This is an unfortunate aspect of the irresponsibility of citizens. It may be mentioned that ‘ social work campaign’ was initiated sometime in 2003 by the DAN-I government. Next after Swachh Bharat campaign was introduced, a lot has been done in some towns including Dimapur but there has been little change in the environment. It may be noted that litter means rubbish such as cans, bottles, plastic bags etc thrown and lying in public places. In many countries including some metro cities in India, littering is a criminal offence punishable with fine.

The metro cities or urban bodies pass ordinances that make littering or dumping garbage a criminal offence. This is because littering or dumping require consequence of action. The municipal and town councils are supposed to enforce cleanliness but that is not enough. It requires rules that make littering or dumping punishable with fines. The cabinet decision to encourage villages, towns or wards for cleanliness is notable but there is also a need to ensure that citizens act responsibly. Perhaps the state cabinet could have considered passing an anti-littering the dumping law with penalty on violators, if cleanliness is to be maintained at all times to be followed throughout the state.

DailyDevotion What’s Next To Do? If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. —John 13:17 Be determined to know more than others. If you yourself do not cut the lines that tie you to the dock, God will have to use a storm to sever them and to send you out to sea. Put everything in your life afloat upon God, going out to sea on the great swelling tide of His purpose, and your eyes will be opened. If you believe in Jesus, you are not to spend all your time in the calm waters just inside the harbor, full of joy, but always tied to the dock. You have to get out past the harbor into the great depths of God, and begin to know things for yourself— begin to have spiritual discernment.

When you know that you should do something and you do it, immediately you know more. Examine where you have become sluggish, where you began losing interest spiritually, and you will find that it goes back to a point where you did not do something you knew you should do. You did not do it because there seemed to be no immediate call to do it. But now you have no insight or discernment, and at a time of crisis you are spiritually distracted instead of spiritually self-controlled. It is a dangerous thing to refuse to continue learning and knowing more.

The counterfeit of obedience is a state of mind in which you create your own opportunities to sacrifice yourself, and your zeal and enthusiasm are mistaken for discernment. It is easier to sacrifice yourself than to fulfill your spiritual destiny, which is stated in Romans 12:1-2. It is much better to fulfill the purpose of God in your life by discerning His will than it is to perform great acts of self-sacrifice. “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice…” (1 Samuel 15:22). Beware of paying attention or going back to what you once were, when God wants you to be something that you have never been. “If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know…” (John 7:17).

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You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything. ~ Ali Krieger

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Post-mortem

Protective thinking: Confronting new reality in Government of India stratagem India’s political discourse O

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he rise of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, firebrand Hindu nationalist and symbol of RSS’ version of New India in the form of Hindu Rhastra, in Indian politics is abrupt and swift.

When she joined the ruling BJP, election for the 17th Lok Sabha had already started and within three days of her joining she was given a party’s ticket to take on Congress veteran Digvijay Singh from the prestigious Bhopal parliamentary constituency, and living up to the expectation of the party by winning her seat by over three million votes. A Malegaon terror blast accused who was alleged to have gone through numerous torture at the hand of police personnel during her prison’s period, and who earned a notorious reputation for calling Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin as an “Indian patriot” and claiming that cow urine had cured her cancer, her sudden ascendency and inevitable presence at the center pool of Indian politics epitomizes the rise of elements of right wing Hindu nationalism and its eventual takeover of Indian politics which is now bound to occupy a major portion of political discourse in the country for the coming decades.

This inevitable rise of Sadhvi is marked by the rise of another popular and charismatic Hindu nationalist leader from the most fertile ground of Indian politics in the person of Yogi Adityanath.

Yogi, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, the state that sent maximum number of seats in Indian parliament was instrumental in disseminating the Modi’s wave in his home state, through successful polarization politics under Hindutva poll plank, which had helped the party to overcome the apparent formidable challenge which is supposed to be pose by the Mahagathbandhan (MGB), the concept of grand alliance that was conceived by Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav which remained just in theory and that the short term political experiment never was grand nor an alliance in real sense of the term. BJP’s stunning performance in UP, decimating the experimental politics of the state’s two regional parties, under Yogi provides a major ground in retaining its rule in New Delhi.

The saffron party cannot discredit the role of Yogi, who emerges as a major star campaigner in the election. And emerging himself from the politically most crucial state, if the party retain UP in 2022 under his leadership, then he will

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be well on his way to become No. 3 in the party after Mod-Shah’s hierarchy, and can position himself as a future leader not only in his party but in India.

Disorientation within the oppositions’ camp becomes the biggest winning factor for the ruling party as they successfully exploited their opponents’ melee to turn the electoral tide in their favour. The desperate attempt by Chandrababu Naidu, only after the entire election’s process got over and the national poll survey starting to project the imminent return of BJP to power, running from pillar to post, for a possible formation of non BJP alliance and Mamata Banerjee’s relentless but failed “Modi chor hai” onslaught sums up the entire oppositions’ flip-flop strategy of fighting electoral battle without any clear alternative political narrative to offer to the country.

Fighting political opponents not on the bases of their strength and merit but on the platform of blunt criticisms had hurt the oppositions’ prospects of putting up a spirited contest contributing to the landslide victory of the ruling party. This election had in fact offer a valuable opportunity to the oppositions to unseat the BJP, with anti incumbency factor being their biggest asset, had they joined hand together and contest this election as they all possess a common agenda of stopping the BJP from retaining power.

Unfortunately it is their sheer political greed, opportunism and unwillingness to accept each other that had overruled their common political agenda and cost them dearly.

What brings biggest disappointment to the country from this poll result is not the failure on the part of the Congress or oppositions’ coalition to win election or the BJP’s returning to power with a bigger mandate but the nature of the verdict that has failed to produced a viable and strong opposition for playing a role of constructive opposition in the house of the people. The absence of strong opposition will badly hurt the spirit and principles of democracy and can further erode India’s democratic institution. In effect, for the record, independent India for the first time will have no leader of opposition for two successive Lok Sabha’s terms, leaving the ruling party to run the affairs of the country with their own whims and will. The decline of the grand old party of

India, which was further stamped in this election as a continuity of its abysmal performance in electoral politics, would means the country would not just no longer see or read the party as a major political party in India but also no longer a principal opposition or a viable political alternative to the present saffron regime. Still haplessly stuck under the clutch of the dilemma of ineffective dynastic politics manned by inefficient leaderships, the party can now only concentrate on the question of reorganizing the party, which is in total disarray, whether by remaining within the confine of one family’s control or mustering courage towards looking politics beyond dynasty rather than devising a strategy for wining any future elections.

With the total decimation of the oppositions including the Lefts and the Congress virtually losing its place in Indian politics, what is left is the complete domination of the saffron political force all over the country which means further consolidation of the right-wing, communal and majoritarian politics. It’s such a curious case where democratic election conducted in the most diverse country in the world, at the time when identity politics is at its peak, produced a result that could a give a decisive mandate in favour of a party that is considered as a blend of Hindu nationalism with the idea of RSS vision of making India a Hindu nation.

And as the new phenomena of Saffron party’s rapid upsurge that is changing the entire country’s political landscape and how this would fit in to the Sangh agendas of Hindu Rhastra dominates the political discourse of the country, what the new regime cannot ignore is the very foundation and promise of India: that the nation can never be govern under the influence of majoritarian culture, and that the success of India as a nation depends on the government’s ability of governing the nation with the spirit of inclusiveness and willingness to accommodate and respect the interests and sentiments of diverse Indians. And any attempts made by any regime to dilute this pluralistic and secular character of India would mean consciously and deliberately letting the very idea of India to cease to exist.

Dr. Nsungbemo Ezung, Wokha Town, (ezung_n@yahoo.com)

xford English Dictionary defined stratagem as a plan intended to outwit an opponent.

After reading and following the exchanges of Nagaland’s most followed political writer Mr. KK Sema (Retd. IAS) with the NSCN-IM and also the southern Nagas represented by its younger populations. I am compelled to conclude for time being that the GOI first stratagem is the plan of setting up of statutory body named Pan-Naga Cultural Body empowered with Executive authority, Budgetary and negotiating powers to function without territorial limits in all Naga inhabited areas as per the salient contents of Framework Agreement (FA) without territorial integrations.

The Pan-Naga Hoho body will have a special and separate budget to cover all the Naga inhabited areas.

GOI knowing such proposal without land integration is likely to be opposed not only by the Naga populations but more sternly by the neighbouring states who have warned GOI that any attempt to disrupt their respective states cultural, economic and political lives will not be tolerated has agreed to set up Pan-Naga Cultural Body.

GOI second stratagem is to do nothing but delay signing the final agreement seeing the Naga factions refusing to make any compromise on their earlier stand, for instance, separate flag and separate constitution to be incorporated in the Constitution of India. By now, Nagas ought to be wise enough to know the limits of their strength and whether it will do the people any good by going back to the Jungles in this age. Compromise is the essence of diplomacy.

I may be wrong but so far any available information’s we have on this Pan-Naga Cultural Body is from the article first appeared in Morung Express on 16.09.17 titled Pan-Naga Hoho under Indo-Naga Framework Agreement by Mr. KK Sema (Retd.

IAS).

I present the following ten points reminding the Naga factions, Naga legislators, Tribal Bodies, CSOs, state politicians (active and retired), Church bodies, public-spirited individuals, student and youth bodies to vigorously initiate inclusive public discourse upon such proposal to reach at consensus peacefully to defeat the GOI stratagem before things go out control: 1. Can all factions mutually agree to this Pan-Naga Cultural body without territorial integration, in case of opposition from some factions, will GOI forced factions to agree to this set up as part of the final settlement or leave the factions to decide by themselves through violent confrontations like in the past?

How safe is your bottled drinking water?

ransportation and storage of drinking water have been one of the main concerns of humankind for many centuries. In olden days, potable water was stored predominantly in animal hide, earthenware, glass bottles followed by plastic bottles.

The introduction of plastic was a true revolution due to its lightness, inexpensive and durability unlike glass bottles. Plastic water bottles have become an integral part of our life and its usage has been in a surge in recent years. About 1 million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute, and this number is set to increase by another 20% by 2021. There is a common perception that bottled water is healthier, tastier and superior to other water sources. Bottled water is marketed as safe, pure, clean, however recent studies show otherwise. So how safe is our bottled water?

A study by scientists from the State University of New York revealed that the supposedly pure and clean bottled water is actually transfused with tiny particles of plastic that go completely unnoticed. The researchers tested 259 individual bottles across 11 brands sold in nine countries viz. Brazil, China, Thailand, Indonesia, the US, Mexico, Lebanon, Kenya and India (19 locations in Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai).

The study found that more than 93% of bottled water samples contain microplastics (about 0.10 mm size) at an average of 325 plastic pieces per litre. Samples from India

emerged as third-most contaminated, after the United States and Thailand. So, how does bottled water get contaminated? Water-packed in bottles gets contaminated with almost invisible microplastic particles and are most likely to flow into the water during the packaging or bottling process. Plastic detritus found is mainly Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), nylon and polypropylene, which are used to manufacture bottle caps. Other sources of microplastics are from the manufacturing or bottling environment in the factories. A recent study indicates that each cycle of a washing machine could release 700,000 microplastics into the environment. Plastic particles are reported even in bottled water that was sold in glass containers. Recently, the WHO has announced a review into the potential risks of plastics in drinking water after some of the world’s most popular bottled water brands contain plastic particles.

In Maharashtra, food and dr ug administration (FDA) agency drew 95 water samples from packaged drinking water plant and found 53% has failed FDA test.

Similar instances of unsafe and substandard packaged waters are reported from Pune, Aurangabad, Chennai and Nagpur. The prevalence of such menace is ascribed tounchecked illegal and unauthorisedpackaging plants, where bottle is refilled with tap or groundwater and sell it as processed drinking water.

Consequently, the Bureau of Indian Standards and Food

Safety and Standards Authority of India are working for the solution on the issue of plastic contamination in bottled water.

Contamination of bottled water is also attributed to leaching of hazardous plastic chemicals due to prolong exposure to extreme heat conditions, such as by leaving it in your car on hot summer days. Water doesn’t stale but the plastic bottle it contains expires. That is why bottled water has an expiry date and water tastes awful after a period of time than regular water. Repeated re-use of plastic bottles—which get dinged up through normal wear and tear, increases the chance leaching of chemicals compounds into the water.

Bacterial and fungal growths are other contaminants, if stored for longer duration.

Study from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in 2014 establish that PET plastic water bottles release antimony (a carcinogen) and bisphenol A (BPA). BPA, a chemical used to make the plastic hard and clear, which according to the Environment California Research and Policy Centre, has been linked to breast and uterine cancer, increased risk of miscarriage, and decreased testosterone levels. Water bottle also contains phthalates to make plastics (PVC) more flexible; it is an endocrinedisrupting chemical linked with wide range of developmental and reproductive effects, including reduced sperm count, testicular abnormality and tumours, and gender de-

velopment issues.

Does it imply that tap water is completely safe to drink? Well no, tap water does contain plastic particles but on a smaller scale. Reportedly, tap water is found to be much safer than bottled water.

Bottled water contains twice the microplastic particles present in tap water. The effects of microplastics on human health are still unclear but their presence is not uncommon in fish,shellfish, honey, sea salt to tap water. Plastics are known to release or absorb toxic chemicals; these upon entering our body, can interact with our physiological system in a variety of ways. They have been found in intestinal walls, gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and liver. According to 2016 report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, microplastics have also been shown to enter the bloodstream before they discharge in the kidneys and liver.

The threat of harmful contaminants in bottled drinking water and their environmental pollution is eminent, and can no longer be ignored.

In fact, it is a matter of personal choice as to whether or not one consumes water from a tap or bottle. Regardless of the water sources i.e. tap or bottle, the quality and its safety is of paramount importance. Its manufacturers must ensure that the water they produce and pack meet strict quality and safety standards.

Dr. Wati Imchen, Geological Survey of India, Dimapur

2. Can all the factions have equal representations to Pan-Naga Cultural Body?

3. Will the Nagas of Nagaland and Nagas in surrounding states agree to be governed by this PanNaga Cultural Body without territorial integration? Before territorial integration is materialized.

4. Will this Pan-Naga Cultural Body replaced the Nagaland Legislative Assembly? If so, will the legislators and the electorates agree to such settlement? What about Naga legislators/elected members of Autonomous council in surrounding states?

5. In case all factions agree to send representations to Pan-Naga Cultural Body, how will the factions represent, under the name of their factions or on behalf of the people/ tribes.

6. Has Naga legislators, tribal bodies given enough pressure to all the factions to agree to this Pan-Naga Cultural Body or are legislators and tribal bodies secretly plotting along tribal and regional lines. I believe only the sincere and courageous efforts of Naga legislators and tribal bodies can help bring any settlement or another round of chaos.

7. Can all factions after agreeing to this Pan-Naga Cultural Body without territorial integration sincerely seeks democratic process to achieve territorial integrations as GOI have made their position clear again and again that territorial integration can only be achieved by following the democratic political processes?

8. In case all factions make use of Pan-Naga Cultural Body, how will they deal with opposing neighbouring states?

9. Are the legislators and tribal bodies doing enough to make different factions work side by side for the common good and not see each other as mortal enemies filled with vengeance?

10. How long will the interim period be? More importantly, when the interim period is over, will the civil government be established following a fair democratic process?

I feel the above mentioned ten points need thorough deliberations followed with right actions at the right time if the above-mentioned stakeholders are really sincere in their approach to protect the future of the economically and educationally backward Nagas living in the Indian Sub-Continent. Or will the factions carry on their power struggles among themselves by claiming to represent the voice of the entire Nagas without even checking the number of followers in their designated camp.

Pakinrichapbo (Advocate), Samziuram village, Peren

Reader’s Post

Appeal to ACAUT & PSAN

Sir,

I would like to draw the kind attention of the executive members of Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) and the Public Service Aspirant of Nagaland (PSAN). On 07/03/2019, the undersigned made a humble appeal to the executive members of ACAUT and PSAN in regard to backdoor appointments, through the local daillies and have waited patiently for their positive response for the last 3 months.

Till date no response or clarification was received from the esteem executive members of ACAUT and PSAN. Therefore, once again, I would like to sincerely request the executive members of ACAUT and PSAN, to clarify on the following points for kind consideration.

(1)Since the mighty ACAUT and PSAN had already won the court case and emerged victorious in their fight against backdoor appointment, one is left to wonder, as to what is holding back the ACAUT and PSAN from the termination of all the backdoor appointments, including those whose service had already been regularized till date basing on the government Office Memorandum (O.M) dated 04/08/2008 ? (2) Why is the ACAUT and PSAN, maintaining complete silence on these contract government servants, whose service had already regularized prior to 03/08/2018, while deadly against and opposed to the regularization of those contract government servants, who had completed more than five years of continue service prior to 03/08/2018 ? Is this not a mockery and bias on the part of the mighty ACAUT and PSAN ! It’s a humbly appeal to the executive members of ACAUT and PSAN to apply the same yardstick between these contract government servants, whose service had already been regularized and these contract government servants, whose service are yet to be regularized, even though they had served the same number of years (or even more) as those, whose contract government servants, whose service had already been regularized basing on O.M 04/08/2008. Looking forward to positive clarification from the mighty ACAUT and PSAN in a week time. However if the executive members of ACAUT and PSAN, fail to clarify on above mention points in a week time, then a humble appeal is made to the ACAUT and PSAN to seriously reconsider their fight against backdoor appointments.

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

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Eri silk project promoted at Chungtia village

Beneficiaries along with scientists from Central Muga Eri Research & Training Institute, Assam at Chungtia village on June 7.

DIMAPUR: Chungtia Village Council (CVC) promoted a project on Eri Silk Development for Women Empowerment (ESDWE) in Chungtia village on June 7, organized by Central Muga Eri Research & Training Institute, Lahdoigarh, Jorhat in Assam and sponsored by Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

A press release from CVC stated that, the nodal officer of the project, Imotemjen Lkr, informed that Ministry of Textiles under NER-Textile Promotion scheme has sanctioned INR 17.74 cr. (2018-19 to 20202021) and has put Chungtia village council in-charge as

the executing agency.

The project will run three years exclusively for women beneficiaries and carries different levels of silk production chain. 150 women have been trained so far by scientists from Central Muga Eri Research & Training Institute in batch-wise and rest 150 beneficiaries will be trained in cluster-wise.

On June 7 beneficiaries who have completed their training were given certificates during at a programme held in Chungtia community hall. The project materialised after Minister Zubin Irani assured to implement the project to the proposal submitted by CVC.

AIGDF to celebrate 25th foundation day

DIMAPUR: All India Government Drivers’ Federation (AIGDF) will be celebrating its 25th years of foundation day-cum-silver jubilee on June 11, 10 a.m to 2 p.m at Mohan Rai Memorial Hall, 12 Vishanu Digamber Marg, Deen Dayal Upadhaya Marg, New Delhi. AIGDFB (Regd) New Delhi informed all the affiliated units of AIGDF to celebrate in their respective states as state level celebration and nation level will be celebrated in Delhi.

AIGDF informed pioneers who had contributed to the federation and their state associations and those still working, to attend the occasion as special invitees.

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Various organisations condemn firing incidents in Dimapur DIMAPUR: Various organisations and political parties have condemned the firing incidents of June 5 and 6 respectively at the residences of Abu Metha and Rusemthong Longkumar.

CPO: Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) has expressed shock over the firing at Abu Metha’s residence and said that “such act of vandalism and terrorism against any law abiding citizens should be condemned by one and all.”

In a press release, CPO president Vichütuolie Mere and general secretary Zakievisie Kruse while strongly condemning the incident challenged the perpetrators to come out openly, “if there are any issues with them in this matter.”

Viewing the incident as “not less than attempt to murder”, CPO has, therefore, appealed to the law enforcing agencies to immediately take steps to identify and book the perpetrators.

CAKU: Chakhro Angami Kuda Union (CAKU) has vehemently condemned the firing by the miscreants at the residence of Abu Metha.

I n a p r e s s r e l e a s e, CAKU general secretary Thejangulie Angami termed the act as “cowardly” and stated that an attempt on the life of innocent citizens was intolerable. CAKU has appealed to the law enforcing agency to leave no stone unturned till the culprit was brought to book and award befitting punishment.

CPO Chümoukedima unit: Chümoukedima unit of CPO has strongly condemned the “dastardly act” of firing at the residence of its bona fide member Abu Metha.

In a press release, unit president Rünavilhou reminded the perpetrators that there was no place for them

in a civilised society. It also urged the state government to investigate the matter thoroughly and book the culprits and take action according to the provisions of the law.

NDPP youth: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) central youth organization has expressed dismay over the firing at the residence of Rusemthong Longkumar, NDPP general secretary and PRO to chief minister on June 6.

It condemned “such dubious intend of the perpetrators to cause grievous harm upon the senior party leaders”. NDPP youth organization has urged the responsible authority investigating the case to leave no stone unturned and book the perpetrators at the earliest.

DVC: Darogapathar Village Council (DVC) has expressed shock over firing incident at the residential gate of its bona fide resident Rusemtong Longkumer, PRO to CM. In a press release, DVC chairman Nungtok Meren Jamir and secretary K Ado Bizo described the incident as “attempted murder” and said that “such acts are detrimental to the village council’s aspirations for peaceful co-existence.”

DVC has appealed all responsible not to create such cowardly and uncivilized acts within Darogapathar village jurisdiction. DVC also urged the law enforcing to immediately investigate and book the perpetrators and award befitting punishment.

DYO: Darogapathar Youth Organisation (DYO) has strongly condemned the indiscriminate firing targeting the residence of Sharingain Longkumer, MLA. DYO stated that the incident was

not only an attempt to grievously harm Sharingain and his family, but also an attempt to disturb the peace and tranquillity within the Darogapathar village. DYO while assuring its cooperation has appealed to the law enforcing authorities to thoroughly investigate the case and punish the culprits as per the law.

BADV: Business Association of Darogapathar Village (BADV) has strongly condemned the firing at the residence of Sharingain Longkumer, MLA, who is also legal advisor of BADV. In a press release, BADV president Imenuklo Longchar and general secretary Limala Walling claimed that “some elements” were trying to create doubts in the minds of the public with various speculations in the social media instead of showing solidarity with the aggrieved family members. It has appealed to all the right thinking citizens not to be led astray by such utterances. BADV has urged the responsible authorities to nab the culprits and take action as deemed fit.

DAYO: Dimapur Ao Youth Organization (DAYO) has expressed concern over the shooting at the residences of Abu Metha, secretary general NDPP and Rusemdong Longkumer, PRO to chief minister. DAYO president Aotemsu Aier and general secretary S Pangertoshi strongly condemned the cowardly act and warned that it would not be silent spectator while threats, intimations and crime were being perpetuated upon its community members. DAYO has appealed to the investigation agency to leave no stone unturned in their search and ensure that all those involved behind the

cowardly act be exposed and punished.

NAMSA: Nagaland Adventure & Motor Sports Association (NAMSA) has expressed shock at the indiscriminate firing at the residence of its senior member and advisor Abu Metha.

NAMSA president Vikishe Shohe also strongly condemned the “dastardly act” and appealed to the authorities to investigate the incident and award befitting punishment to the perpetrators as per the law.

CYOD: Expressing shock at the indiscriminate firing at the residence of Abu Metha, the Chiecha Youth Organization Dimapur (CYOD) stated that such senseless action by “mindless miscreant(s) threatening innocent life with arms/weapons was not acceptable” and should be condemned by all right thinking citizens.

CYOD president Pfüreilie Rüpreo and general secretary Kevibienuo Keditsu also urged the investigating agencies to take urgent steps in tracing the culprit(s) and punish them.

NDPP Dimapur region: NDPP Dimapur region youth organisation along with its constituent units have strongly condemned the firing incidents at Abu Metha and Rusemtong Longkumer residences. NDPP Dimapur region youth organisation, president, Toshimanen Lkr said the act was an apparent threat to personal life and property.

The organisation has called for through investigation into the matter and urged the law enforcing agencies to nab the culprits and bring them to book. It has asked all right thinking citizens to

condemn such cowardly act and to maintain peace.

TUD: Tenyimi Union Dimapur has vehemently condemned the dastardly act of indiscriminate firing that took place at Abu Metha’s residence. TUD said the senseless act of intimidating and an attempt on the life of its leader at this juncture has again created a fear psychosis in the mind of every peace loving person yearning for peace and tranquillity to prevail in the society. The union said the incident was not only against Abu Metha and Zeneituo Yano but a direct challenge to the village authorities and the whole community. It has called upon all to condemn such act. TUD has also appealed the state government and the law enforcing agency to take immediate action and apprehend the culprits and award befitting punishment as per law.

UST: Ungma Senso Mungdang (UST) president Takoyanger and secretary, Dr. Rongsen has condemned the “desperate, pathetic and illegal actions of the perpetrators” and stated that such acts were with an intention to instil fear and create confusion in the minds of people.

UST made an earnest

appeal to the authorities and investigating agencies to leave no stone unturned in arresting the perpetrators at the earliest. UST also stated that “it has also come to our attention that some individuals are trying to cast shadow of doubts on the minds of the people with various allusions and speculations in social media”. UST asserted that it will not stand as mute spectator to such acts of cowardice with the sole intention to divert the attention of the people by smearing the good image of the affected family.

AST, DV: Ao Senso Telongjem (AST) Darogapathar Village (DV) in a condemnation by president, Nungsang Jamir and secretary, T. Samuel Ao has strongly condemned the act of arson carried out by unidentified miscreants at the residence of Rusemtong Longkumer, PRO to the chief minister, Nagaland.

AST stated that such actions were shameful in a peace-loving society and has appealed to the investigating agencies to expedite tracking of the source and accordingly, book the culprit at the earliest. Union further vowed to continue pursuing justice until the culprit(s) involved has/have been convicted.

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Mumbai, Jun 8 (IANS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on Kotak Mahindra Bank for not complying with the central bank’s directions to furnish details of its promoter shareholding.

The bank was directed by RBI to furnish information about details of the shareholding held by its promoters and to submit details of the proposed course of action or strategy of the bank for complying with the permitted timeline for dilution of promoter shareholding.

“The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 20 million on Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited for noncompliance with the directions issued to the bank by RBI in exercise of its powers under sections 27(2) and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) to furnish information specified therein,” said the RBI statement.

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Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUN 8 (NPN): The latest premium hatchback, new Toyota Glanza was launched on Saturday, at Okusa Automobiles Pvt Ltd, Dimapur.

The new Toyota Glanza was unveiled by Vikheho Swu, MLA. Toyota Glanza features modern stylish designs comprising of 2 slate 3D surround chrome front grille, front bumper design for improved front appearance, LED projector headlamps with DRL and welcome lams, eye catching door handles, rear combi lamps with line guide and dual done interiors to enhance the bold interior & 60:40 spilt seats. It includes new age technology including dual battery setup,

Revised guidelines on NPAs will sustain improvement in credit culture: Das

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The new directions retain the basic spirits of the February 12, 2018 circular as it mandates higher provisioning, bankruptcy options as well as do not allow any other resolution methods outside the new norms.

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work for resolution of stressed assets will sustain the improvements in credit culture that have been ushered in by the efforts of the Government and the Reserve Bank so far, and that, it will go a long way in promoting a strong and resilient financial system in India,” Das said.

The Supreme Court order came on a petition filed by the central bank challenging the Allahabad High Court order, which had asked it and the finance ministry to treat the power sector NPAs separately as their woes were mostly driven by external factors.

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GMR Energy, RattanIndia Power, Association of Power Producers, Independent Power Producers Association of India, Sugar Manufacturing Association from Tamil Nadu and a shipbuilding association from Gujarat had moved different courts against the circular. The petitioners had challenged the circular arguing that applying a 180day limit to all sectors of

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With 3,459 million eMoney transactions, India was only behind Japan and the US (data on China not available) in 2017 with respect to volume of e-Money transactions, the report said.

The study revealed that over the years, the number of debit and credit cards also increased considerably in India.

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The numbers grew to 861.7 million and 37.49 million

respectively at the end of 2017.

By March 31, 2019, the number of debit and credit cards issued were 925 million and 47 million, respectively.

However, the study showed that the cost of digital transactions was a factor inhibiting their growth.

Merchants have to cash out or transfer to their banks accounts at a cost and at times these costs are passed on to the consumer.

“A few countries have tried to regulate costs to ensure that the charges are not usurious, but the jury is still out on whether such a regulation promotes the growth of digital payments. With banks pushing and merchants pulling, it isn’t clear if such caps will discourage the use of cash,” the report added.

Pointing to a major area for improvement, the study showed that only three per cent of the population in India used the Internet to pay utility bills in 2017.

The report compared the payment ecosystem in India with the systems and usage trends in other major countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Britain and the US.

ployed, India is next only to China, recording a strong compound annual growth rate of 14 per cent in the period between 2012 and 2017.

The analysis, however, revealed that although India has made progress with reference to the absolute number of ATMs deployed, the rate of deployment is still relatively low when the size of the population is taken into consideration.

“All countries in the benchmarked group have a better deployment rate. The silver lining, however, is that the availability has doubled over the six-year period between 2012 and 2017 with dependency reducing from 10,832 persons per ATM in 2012 to 5,919 persons per ATM in 2017,” the study revealed.

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The digital landscape changed with higher usage of e-Money, UPI, Aadhaar Payments Bridge System (APBS), RuPay, and Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), among others.

New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): The number of ATMs in India dropped to 2,21,703 as on March 31, 2019 from 2,22,300 at the end of 2017, recording a decrease of 597 ATMs during the period, according to a report released by the Reserve Bank of India.

India also has one of the lowest ratios of ATM cash withdrawal relative to cash in circulation, revealed the report titled “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems”.

“It is also an indicator of low efficiency in recycling cash, i.e., the cycle of withdrawing cash, making payments with it and in turn making deposits through the banking system,” said the report.

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New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): After the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes in 2016 pushed digital payments, Aadhaarenabled electronic know your customer (eKYC) resulted in an exponential growth of such payments in the country, according to a new report by the Reserve Bank of India.

Transactions in which both the payer and the payee use digital modes to send and receive money are referred to as digital or electronic payments.

India recorded an accelerated growth rate of over 50 per cent in the volume of retail electronic payment transactions in the last four years, said the report titled “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems”.

The growth in 2018-19 was largely due to the steep growth in Unified Payments Interface (UPI), it added.

“In India, the smartphone revolution has seen an explosion in digital payment options, from e-Money to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to a combination of the two. After demonetisation, the use of e-Money picked up on a very large scale,” the findings showed.

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Imran writes to Modi, offers talks

Islamabad/New Delhi, Jun 8 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday wrote a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi offering dialogue to reconcilable problems.

In a letter to Modi congratulating him on his second term as the Prime Minister, Khan wrote that Pakistan desires the resolution of all problems, including that of the disputed Kashmir region, the Geo TV reported.

He further added that talks between the two nations were the only solution to help both countries’ people overcome poverty and that it was important to work together for regional development.

Pakistan, Khan wrote, wished for peace in the South Asian region and that, alongside stability, were required for the states as well as the region to move forward, the report said.

Modi had assumed prime ministership for the second time on May 30.

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eign Ministry had said no meeting between PM Khan and Modi was scheduled on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.

“To the best of my knowledge, no meeting is being arranged between Prime Minister Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the SCO meet,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar had said.

Talks about dialogue between Pakistan and India started gaining momentum after Khan had earlier congratulated Modi on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

Khan had expressed his desire for the two countries to work together for the betterment of their people. In a tweet earlier, he had congratulated Modi, saying he looked forward to working for “peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia”.

Modi had responded in a Twitter post, thanking PM Khan for his “good wishes” and saying he, too, wanted peace in the region.

The messages came just hours after Pakistan said it tested a surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads.

India tested its latest supersonic cruise missile on Wednesday.

Pak’s Foreign Minister writes to Jaishankar

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has sent a congratulatory letter to India’s new External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and expressed his country’s willingness to discuss all important issues between the two nations.

Qureshi wrote three days back to Jaishankar, the former Foreign Secretary who took over as the External Affairs Minister on May 30, sources told IANS. In the letter, Qureshi congratulated Jaishankar on becoming the Minister and expressed his country’s willingness to discuss all important bilateral issues as part of efforts to establish peace.

Though there was no immediate reaction from India on the letter, New Delhi has maintained that it is ready to discuss all issues with Islamabad provided cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan ends.

Jaishankar, a career diplomat, was included by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Cabinet in his second term and given the significant portfolio of External Affairs.

During his tenure as Foreign Secretary from 2015 to 2017, Jaishankar was the key man behind shaping the foreign policy of Modi’s first term.

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SL prez hits out at committee probing Easter Sunday attacks

Colombo, Jun 8 (PTI): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has publicly taken to task the parliamentary select committee on the Easter Sunday jihadi attacks, saying he was opposed to top officials testifying on national security matters before the media.

Sirisena’s outburst is set to trigger another conflict between him the executive and parliament the legislature, analysts said.

Sirisena on Friday called for an emergency Cabinet meeting and said he stand opposed to the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) probing the attacks summoning intelligence officers and disclosing intelligence information to the media.

“I am completely opposed to senior intelligence officers being questioned openly in parliament. This exposes very sensitive national security information,” Sirisena said.

Among the officials questioned so far are the Defence Secretary, intelligence chief, police chief and

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former defence secretary.

The president said that those who have appeared before the PSC so far are former officers or officials and not current officers and have revealed key information.

The then police chief Pujith Jayasundera, who was sent on compulsory leave, told the PSC that he had been overlooked by Sirisena for security council meetings. Sirisena was dealing with the head of the State Intelligence Service, overlooking Jayasundera.

Hemasiri Fernando, the defence ministry secretary sacked by Sirisena for his failure to prevent the April 21 attacks, said the intelligence on a possible jihadi attack had not been given due importance at the

security council meetings.

Other unimportant matters discussed while no action plan was ever discussed on the jihadi threat.

He said that he will not allow any current officer to be summoned before the PSC and that his stand has been communicated to the Cabinet.

“This is not done anywhere in the world - key intelligence officers being openly questioned in front of the media,” Sirisena said.

“They can become targets of criminals as their identities have been revealed.”

Sirisena’s discomfiture stems from the fact that Sirisena as the Minister of Defence was responsible for the intelligence failure which led to inaction despite the availability of prior warnings on the Easter Sunday attacks.

The aim of the emergency Cabinet meeting was to discuss what he termed the damage caused to the national security by the PSC proceedings.

Maldives to confer its highest honour on Modi Male, June 8 (IANS): The Maldives government has announced that it will confer its highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries -- Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen -- on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first bilateral visit on Saturday after being re-elected for a second term.

Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said on Twitter that the decision was taken by the atoll nation’s President Ibrahim Mohammad Solih.

“President @ibusolih has announced his decision to confer on PM of India H.E. @narendramodi the Maldives highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries, ‘The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’ during PM’s visit today.

Namaskar, Swagatham,” Shahid tweeted.

The Indian leader will address the Majlis (Parliament of Maldives) on Saturday. He, along with Solih, will also inaugurate two projects.

Syria flare-up kills over 100 fighters B’deshi immigrant charged with planning Times Square attack

Beirut, Jun 8 (AFP): Fierce clashes between Russia-backed government forces and jihadists have killed more than 100 combatants in northwestern Syria in the past 24 hours, a war monitor said on Friday.

The clashes on the edge of the jihadist-controlled Idlib region have killed at least 53 government loyalists along with 48 jihadists and Islamist fighters since Thursday, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

The region of some three million people -- almost half of them displaced from other parts of the country -- is dominated by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham al-

liance led by Al-Qaeda’s former Syrian affiliate.

The alliance administers a region that spans most of Idlib province as well as adjacent slivers of the neighbouring Latakia, Aleppo, and Hama provinces.

The region has seen a spike in bombardment since late April, with regime forces seizing several towns on the region’s southwestern flank.

Late Thursday, the jihadists and allied rebels launched a counterattack against regime forces in the northwest of Hama province.

They have since seized the villages of Tal Maleh and Jibeen amid heavy

New York, Jun 8 (PTI): A Bangladeshi immigrant, who allegedly heaped praise on the Islamic State group and Osama bin Laden, has been charged Friday after he was accused of plotting a grenade attack on the bustling tourist-clogged Times Square in the US, authorities said.

Ashiqul Alam, 22, was arrested Thursday after arranging through an undercover agent to buy a pair of semiautomatic pistols with obliterated serial numbers and surveilled the popular Manhattan district to identify the best place for the at-

tack, the the Justice Department said in a statement.

Alam who underwent an eye surgery to improve his vision was nervous about his eyeglasses falling off his face during the terror strike and creating an embarrassing debacle,” according to federal charging documents.

The Bangladeshi immigrant from Queens zeroed in on attacking New York City.

Aslam said he wanted to use “suicide vests” or AR-15 rifles in an attack on Times Square. He and the undercover agent went on several reconnaissance runs

there. Alam said a successful attack would make them “legends”, it said.

In the charging documents, Alam expressed his desire to destroy the new World Trade Center in lower Manhattan with “probably a rocket launcher, like a huge one.”

He also praised Osama bin Laden, claiming that his “mission is a complete success, thousands of American soldiers died and trillions of their money gone in the war”, the New York times reported.

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The aspiring terrorist had hoped he and the undercover informant would become “legends” from the planned attack.

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We also thank all the relatives, neighbors, friends, and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and materially throughout her sickness days till her mortal remains was laid to rest on 05.06.19 We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Dimapur Hospital, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur.

2. East Police Station Staff.

3. Guwahati High Court Kohima Bench, Govt. Advocates.

4. M.B.A 2nd Semester Students and Faculty, ICFAI University, Dimapur.

5. Kin High School, Teachers and Students of Class 9 and 10.

6. Principal and Teachers Association of Dimapur Govt. College.

7. SHG Liirhii Krotho, Dimapur.

8. CBCED Women Deptt.

9. CBCED Youth Deptt.

10. CBCED 11. Thipuzumi Women Welfare, Dimapur.

12. Thipuzumi Prayer Fellowship, Dimapur.

13. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Women Deptt., Dimapur Town.

14. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Dimapur Town.

15. Zani Village Baptist Church.

16. Zani Village Council.

17. Zani Village Baptist Church, Women Deptt.

18. Western Chakhesang Baptist Church Council, Women Deptt.

19. Western Chakhesang Youth Organization, 20. Chakhesang Community Darogapathar.

21. Darogapathar Village Council.

22. Chakhesang Women Welfare Society, T. Chikri Pfutsuro (CBCC).

We failed to mention individually, we will always hold all of you close to our hearts for the unconditional support and we fervently pray that Almighty God shower His blessing upon you all.

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Born : 26/06/1964 – Died : 03/06/2019 We the bereaved family and relatives of LATE MOANUNGSANG (Waromung) would like to gratefully acknowledge and express our heartfelt and profound appreciation to all individuals, friends, neighbors, churches, and well-wishers who stood by us financially, materially, physically, emotionally, and through unconditional prayer support during his illness till his last journey.

We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Eden Hospital, Dimapur 2. Staff of Nagaland Civil Sectt. (Home Dept.) Kohima 3. Indisen Baptist Arogo, Dimapur 4. Christ Church and Prayer Home, Dimapur 5. Staff of Life Transforming College International, Siliguri 6. Dr. Kalita and Staff of G.M Hospital, Dibrugarh 7. Dr. Temsu, Fellowship Nursing Home, Dimapur 8. Waromung Baptist Arogo 9. Waromung Villagers and all Bendang Senso members 10. Alcoholic Anonymous (Kohima Unit) 11. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo 12. Waromung Laishir Telongjem We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, but we sincerely pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly!

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Smoke rises after bombardment on the town of Khan Sheikhun in Idlib province on June 6, 2019 (AFP)

clashes and airstrikes by regime and Russian forces, the Observatory said.

The area saw “the fiercest fighting since the start of the escalation in late April,” Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman said.

The fighting is raging near Christian and Alawite areas under regime control, he said.

State news agency SANA said army units in northern Hama had “responded with force to attacking terrorist groups... and took back a number of positions”.

In the Idlib province, two children were killed overnight -- one in regime rocket fire in the village of Frike and another in an airstrike in the town of Khan Sheikhun, the Observatory said.

The jihadists who took part in the counterattack include some from the AlQaeda-linked Hurras alDeen and Turkistan Islamic Party.

Idlib is supposed to be protected from a massive regime offensive by a September buffer zone deal signed between regime ally Russia and rebel backer Turkey.

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Beautiful photographs bring to life the skeletons of dinosaurs

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photographer has re-animated dinosaur skeletons from the Mesozoic era through the lens of his camera through a series of stunningly realistic photographs.

The Mesozoic Era is the age of the dinosaurs and lasted almost 180 million years from approximately 250 to 65 million years ago.

Christian Voigt, a photographer from Germany, travelled to five natural history museums across Europe to capture dinosaurs and other extinct animals’ skeletons.

The striking images, depict dinosaurs, which include different dinosaurs

from three well-known periods of the era, mastodons, and saber-toothed cats, in a new light.

Mr Voigt captured extinct creatures from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods in his images.

H i s p h o t o s s h ow the prehistoric skeletons against a black backdrop, and almost three-dimensional.

Mr Voigt, who’s work has received international recognition for his hyperrealistic landscape and architectural photography, said that he ‘sought to really bring these animals to life.

‘I have to remind people that these aren’t

Hollywood images, but rather real animals that lived millions of years ago,’ he said.

The professional photographer travelled to five natural history museums across Europe to photograph these dinosaurs and other extinct skeletons.

He said he only used natural light to capture these images and relied on a black back-drop to separate each animal from its neighbours.

M r Vo i g t s a i d h e would sometimes spends hours trying to perfect one shot. He added: ‘I can’t touch them, or ask them to move a little to left, so I have to look for the best angle.’

Mr Voigt said he was inspired to work with dinosaur skeletons after a visit to the Natural History Museum in London.

He said: ‘It all started with wanting to bring these animals out of their glass boxes.

‘In a museum, when you look at certain collections of animals and skeletons, they’re always very packed together.’

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John Cena joins cast of ‘Fast & Furious 9’

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in Diesel teased about John Cena’s casting in the ninth installment of “Fast & Furious” back in April on Instagram, and Universal officially confirmed today that the “Blockers” actor is a lock.

Cena’s character is under wraps, the only word coming to us is that he plays ‘a badass’. Dwayne Johnson, we hear, will not be in Fast & Furious 9.

Dan Casey is writing the screenplay from a story

by Justin Lin. Production starts later this month for a May 22, 2020 release.

Diesel is producing through his One Race Films and Lin for Perfect Storm Entertainment.

Cena is repped by ICM. (FoxNews)

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Elvis Costello awarded an O.B.E. in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

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lvis Costello has been awarded an O.B.E for “services to music” in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

The award, which will recognise Costello as an “Officer of the Order of the British Empire”, was announced last night (June 7) with Costello later responding to the news in a blog post announcement on his website.

“I am happy to accept this very surprising honour”, Costello said, adding: “To be honest, I’m pretty tickled to receive this acknowledgement for my ‘Services To Music’, as it confirms my long held suspicion nobody really listens to the words in songs or the outcome might have been somewhat different.”

Costello went on to reveal how he called his mother after receiving the news, asking her for advice about whether to accept the award or not.

Costello said: “I thought for a while, then folded the document and slept on the news until the morning when I could place a call to England and speak to my mother, Lillian MacManus.

“I began my call by

telling my Mam that the Prime Minister, Mrs. May, had put my name forward for an O.B.E. ‘But she’s rubbish,’ Lillian cut in before I could complete the news. Well, that aside, I said, ‘Of course, I won’t be accepting the award.’

I didn’t get much further with that statement either.

I listened carefully to my mother’s argument that if something is deserved then one must be gracious in acceptance.

Costello released a new album, ‘Look Now’ last October. It was the first record the new-wave icon has made with the Imposters since the 2008 release, ‘Momofuku’.

It also marked Costello’s first album since 2013’s

‘Wise Up Ghost’, his collaboration with The Roots.

Two of the songs on his new album were co-written with Burt Bacharach.

Costello, who had been teasing the album for a while, said last year that he felt it was time to return to the studio whilst on the ‘Imperial Bedroom & Other Chambers’ US tour last summer.

M e a n w h i l e, o t h e r musicians honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List included frontman of The Undertones Fergal Sharkey, who received an OBE. MIA, Anna Meredith and Andrew Roachford all received MBEs, whilst songwriter Mitch Murray received a CBE. (NME)

Tiger calls film with Hrithik ‘correct permutation’

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ctor Tiger Shroff, who is all excited to share screen space with actor Hrithik Roshan, says it is very rare to find the correct permutation and combination and the right script that allow you to express your potential.

Talking about sharing screen space with another actor in a film, Tiger told IANS here: “... It depends on the script whether I want to do a solo (film) or team up with a hero. A film, like what I am doing with Hrithik (Roshan) sir is definitely something that could not have been made without one another.

“It is very rare that you find the correct permutation and combination and the right script that allows us to express our potential in our respective ways,” he added.

The project, directed by Siddharth Anand, is touted as an action thriller and will feature a dance off between the actors. “I feel it is great and if the script is right then why not we all combine our forces every now and then?” he added. Tiger was last seen on-screen in Punit Malhotra’s directorial “Student of The Year 2”, which also stars Tara Sutaria and Ananya Panday. (IANS)

Blake, Garth team up for new song called ‘Dive Bar’ Boston to host 2nd edition of Indian film festival in Sep

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“Blake and I are getting ready to release a duet in the summer. He was fun. He came to the studio and just did a good old summertime anthem,” Brooks told the outlet. “It’s called ‘Dive Bar’ and it just talks about spending

say is get ready because we’re going to make history.”

Before officially breaking the news, Brooks teased the new song on Twitter.

“Just when I thought I’d seen it all...Then 2019 came along. Holy Moly,” Shelton tweeted in response.

“Dive Bar” is expected to hit country radio later this month, on June 18, according to ET. (FoxNews)

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he second edition of the India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) will take place in September.

It will be held from September 13 to September 15 here.

T h e f e s t i va l w i l l showcase new Indian and international featurelength films, high-quality short films, and talks with industry special guests, read a statement.

There will be several

interactive discussions between the audience and film writers and directors.

The three-day gala

in this US city will conclude with a grand awards ceremony and red carpet event.

R a z i a M a s h k o o r,

who is the founder of BDCTV YouTube channel, is the driving force behind IIFFB. (IANS)

HAPPY 64TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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ttention, country music fans: Garth Brooks is teaming up with fellow singer and Oklahoman Blake Shelton for a new song.

The song — “Dive Bar” — is from Brooks’ new album called “Fun,” per Entertainment Tonight

your summers i n t h e d i ve bars across America, and it’s going to be fun.”

What’s m o r e, f a n s attending Brooks’ show in Boise, Idaho, on Friday are in for a treat: He and Shelton are slated to perform the duet at Albertsons Stadium, Brooks also told ET, adding the song will be recorded live in concert.

“That Friday show, Blake is actually opening.

So, he’s going to fly in for that moment,” Brooks said.

“So, anybody coming to the Friday show, all I can

Shri. Thepfulhouvi Shüya & Smti. Zhalhouviü Shüya May God bless you richly on your 64th Wedding Anniversary with health and His wisdom. We are the blessings of your richest and purest Union by God.

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India beat Thailand to finish 3rd in King’s Cup Manchester United offer Mata new deal

SSUS to organise 5 men soccer tourney Dimapur, Jun 8 (NPN): The Sumi Students’ Union Shillong (SSUS) will be organising a 5 Men Soccer Tournament at A1 Powerplay, Chekiye, Dimapur from June 13 to 15.

Therefore interested teams have been asked to contact 8413948787 for participation.

with Thailand hogging the ball but the home side wasted their chances. Centre backs Adil and Sandesh Jhingan and goalkeeper Amrinder Singh hence played crucial rules in

keeping out the Thai attackers.

Goalscorer Thapa also made a couple of goal line clearances to ensure that the team maintained a clean sheet.

This is the second successive win that India have recorded over Thailand, with the previous one being a stunning 4-1 victory in the group stage of the 2019 Asian Cup.

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London, Jun 8 (Agencies): Manchester United have offered Juan Mata a new contract but Ander Herrera and Antonio Valencia have been released by the club.

The 31-year-old, who has been at Old Trafford for five years since

signing from Chelsea in January 2014, scored six goals in 32 appearances last season across all competitions.

Club captain Valencia was not given a new contract after making just nine appearances last season.

Herrera confirmed his departure

last month in a video released on United’s official Twitter account and has agreed terms to join Paris SaintGermain. A number of players loaned out last season, including Regan Poole and James Wilson, are also being released.

2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Khriezovolie Solo

Lt. Kam Mukho (Tangha) Jt. Secy to the Govt of Nagaland

Dated Dimapur 7th JUNE, 2019

NOTIFICATION In pursuance of Department’s Advertisement NO.CT/ESTT/624/2018 dated 30.08.2018 and subsequent Addendum dated 13.09.2018, Notification dated 31.10.2018 and the Notification dated 14.01.2019, the Written Examination for recruitment of 14 (fourteen) posts of LDA-Cum-Computer Assistant (District) was conducted on 09.02.2019.

On the basis of the marks obtained in the written test, the following candidates in order of Roll Number are shortlisted to appear for the Viva Voce –

10022 11283 12099 14268 15169

10035 11384 12131 14344 15263

10267 11553 12246 14646 15385

10400 11557 13063 14647 15459

10666 11577 13606 14675 15578

10857 11812 13702 14827 15858

10983 11849 13791 14902

10990 12020 13986 14911

11124 12048 14086 14970

Born on : 06/06/1990 – Died on : 09/06/2018 A year has passed since you left us to be with our Heavenly Father yet memories of you live on in our hearts. We will always cherish them dearly and carry it with us until we meet again in eternity.

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Note : 1. The ratio of Vacancies to that of Number of candidates called for viva-voce will be 1:3.

2. As per the Notification dated 31st October 2018 and the Addendum dated 13th September 2018 issued earlier by the Department, all those candidates who failed to secure the minimum prescribed mark in Computer paper were not considered for viva-voce irrespective of the marks they score in other papers.

3. The above shortlisted candidates must produce the following documents in ORIGINAL on the date of Viva-Voce (a) HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth. (b) Mark Sheets from HSLC/Equivalent onwards till requisite qualification. (c) Certificate in Diploma in Computer Application (d) Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate (I.I.C.)/S.T. & B.T. (if applicable) certificate issued by the Competent authority only 4. The Viva-Voce for all qualified Candidates will be conducted on 14th JUNE 2019 (Friday) in the Office of the Commissioner of State Taxes, Dimapur, (opposite DC Office Dimapur). All Candidates should report to the venue at 9.30 AM without fail.

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Days turn into months and months into years from the moment when you left us on 9th of June 2017, but we always remember you and words are all we have to express our love for you.

Your death reminds us that life is to be lived every moment and that nothing is permanent.

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2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY “Kekhrie mhakipuorei jὓtalie lho zo”

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Buriram, Jun 8 (IANS): India beat Thailand 1-0 in their King’s Cup clash on Saturday to secure a third place finish in the friendly tournament.

Anirudh Thapa’s strike in the 17th minute was the difference between the two sides as Indian coach Igor Stimac fielded a playing XI radically different from the one that lost 3-1 to Curacao in their previous game.

Stimac made eight changes to the team with the likes of captain Sunil Chhetri and first choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu all warming the bench.

Thailand dominated possession for much of the game and most of the chances that India got were confined to the early exchanges of the first half.

However, the away side made the most of it with Thapa running in behind a sleeping Thai defence to get at the end of a low cross from Adil Khan and scoring what turned out to be the winning goal. Thailand found the back of the net almost immediately after falling behind, but the goal was ruled out for off-side.

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ICC World Cup: England beat B’desh by 106 runs Barty wins French Open title

C a r d i f f, J u n 8 (Agencies): Opener Jason Roy smashed his way to a sensational 153 as England scripted a dominating performance to hammer Bangladesh by 106 runs in a high-scoring World Cup match here Saturday.

Sent into bat, England posted a massive 386 for six and then returned to dismiss Bangladesh for 280 in 48.5 overs, despite a superb hundred by all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (121).

England thus registered their second win of the showpiece event, following the 14-run loss to Pakistan in the second match. They had beaten South Africa by 104 runs in the World Cup opener.

Roy, who blasted five sixes and had 14 hits to the fence in his 121-ball innings, laid the foundation of the big score with two crucial partnerships -- 128 with opener Jonny Bairstow (51) and 77 with first-down Joe Root (21).

Jos Buttler then scored a 44-ball 64 laced with four sixes and two fours and added 95 runs with skipper Eoin Morgan (35) as England posted the first 350 plus total of the tournament.

It was also England's best World Cup total, surpassing the 338 for 8 against India in the 2011

England’s Jason Roy (Right) and Jonny Bairstow touch gloves during their World Cup match against Bangladesh in Cardiff on Saturday.

edition.

Chasing an improbable 387 to win, Shakib added 106 runs with Mushfiqur Rahim (44) after Bangladesh were reduced to 63 for two in 12 overs.

Shakib took Bangladesh across the 200-mark in 37th over but the Tigers never really looked in the chase and once he departed in the 40th over, it was a mere formality thereafter for the hosts.

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The victory will help to exorcise the ghost of 2015 World Cup when England were knockout out by Bangladesh after beating them by 15 runs.

Earlier, England were off to a flying start as Roy and Bairstow scored 67 in the first powerplay and then brought up the hundred in 15 overs.

A superb catch by Mehidy Hasan at short cover finally ended Bairstow's

innings as Bangladesh produced a much-needed breakthrough in the 20th over bowled by skipper Mashrafe Mortaza.

Roy continued in the same vein and completed his century in the 27th over with a pull shot which crossed the boundary line after a misfield. However, the opener, anticipating it to be a single, ended up knocking umpire Joel Wilson to the ground while

running to the non-striker.

Both were unhurt.

Roy and Root then continued to dominate the proceedings as the hosts crossed 200 runs in 30.4 overs.

However, England lost their second wicket when Root played on in the 32nd over. In the 35th over, Roy plundered three successive sixes off Mehidy Hasan to complete his 150 in 120 balls but he was holed out

by Mortaza at extra cover in the next ball.

Buttler and Morgan then carried the onus with the former blasting two sixes and a four off Mosaddek Hossain. The pair took England across the 300mark in 43rd over.

However, the duo perished in the 46th and 47th over respectively, while Ben Stokes (6) too was out cheaply.

Liam Plunkett (27) and Chris Woakes (18) then provided some lusty blows, sharing 45 off just 17 balls to take England close to the 400-mark.

Brief scores: England - 386/6 (Jason Roy 153, Jos Buttler 64, Jonny Bairstow 51; Mehidy Hasan 2/67) Bangladesh – 280 all out (Shakib Al Hasan 121, Mushfiqur Rahim 44; Ben Stokes 3/23, Jafro Archer 3/29).

Paris, Jun 8 (Agencies): Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian singles winner of the French Open in 46 years as she demolished Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday.

Barty bamboozled the unseeded 19-year-old to win 6-1 6-3 in an hour and 10 minutes to claim her maiden Grand Slam title and become the first Aussie winner of the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen since the legendary Margaret Court in 1973.

Barty, 23, was a teenage phenomenon, winning the Wimbledon junior title at 15. She spent 18 months away from tennis and was ranked outside the top 600 just three years ago, but she can now call herself a major champion for the first time in her career. "It's unbelievable. I'm a little bit speechless. I played the perfect match today. I'm so proud of myself and my team. It's just been a crazy two weeks," said a delighted Barty.

Vondrousova made an unsteady start as she dropped her opening two service games to Barty, who overcame a remarkable first-set collapse to defeat 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova in a see-saw semi-final on Friday.

The eighth seed was looking at home on Court Philippe-Chatrier and, although the Czech southpaw

Ashleigh Barty with the French Open trophy.

managed to get on the board after winning a six-minute fifth game, Barty, broke back before successfully serving out the opening set in 29 minutes.

For Vondrousova, who came into the match having won 27 matches since the Australian Open, more than any other woman, it was the first set she had dropped in the entire tournament.

Barty made another breakthrough at the start of the next set and, although Vondrousova began to warm to the task, the Aussie kept her composure to stay ahead before a fifth break of the Czech's serve on her first match point handed her a famous victory.

Barty, who will be ranked second in the world on Monday, is the first Australian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Sam Stosur at the US Open in 2011.

Correspondent Kohima, Jun 8 (NPN): S e i y h a z o u H i l l B oy s emerged as champions of the 3rd open penalty shootout 2019, organised

by Angami Students Union Kohima College (ASUKC), under the theme ‘Shoot for your goals’ at the college ground on Saturday.

The champions walked home with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 while the runners-up Naga Falcon FC received Rs.10,000.

The best goal keeper was awarded to Kevinguzo

from Seiyhazou Hill Boys.

KhriehutuoTsira, state coach, Youth Resources and Sports graced the event as the special guest.

In his brief address, he congratulated the ASUKCK organising committee for conducting such extra-curricular activities.

He also wished the young aspirant footballers to stay active in sports and shoot for their dreams.

Altogether, 45 teamsfrom various college and young footballers both men and women participated in the one day event.

Dominic Thiem stunned Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to set up yet another French Open final against Rafael Nadal.

World No.1 Djokovic, who had won the last three Grand Slam titles in a 26match winning streak dating back to the quarterfinals here last year, lost 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 5-7 in a marathon semifinal which started on Friday and ended on Saturday, delaying the women's final.

Djokovic, who had not dropped a set in the tournament, thus failed to hold all four Grand Slams for the second time, like he did here in 2016.

Thiem will now seek revenge on Nadal after losing last year's summit clash to the ace Spaniard in straight sets. Nadal on Friday beat Swiss legend Roger Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

3rd Kohima Football League kicks off

Defending champions Sechü Zubza and Forerunners FC register wins Correspondent

Champions Seiyhazou Hill Boys team along with organisers at Kohima College on Saturday.

Thiem stuns Djokovic

Kohima, Jun 8 (NPN): Seyie Auto Maruti Suzuki 3rd Kohima Football League 2019, organised by Kohima Town Club, kicked off Saturday at IG Stadium, Kohima.

In the first match, defending champions Sechü Zubza FC showed their class as they thrashed Khriekesa FC 7-0. Gideon Leo and skipper Rhitsho Mero scored two goals each while Mhalelhoulie, Shürhosul Zhotso and Disingam Gangmei scored a goal each.

Khriekesa FC started off to a bright start but failed to threaten the opponent’s keeper as they dominated the midfield area in the first quarter.

Sechü Zubza made a slow start but gradually got into the game, with Disingam Gangmei hitting the crossbar in the 20th minute.

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Players of Sechü Zubza and Khriekesa FC along the special guest Er. Zale Neikha and Kohima Town Club members before the opening match at IG Stadium, Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

scored the first goal in the 28th minute after Zeaneikho Miasalhou seized a loose ball and passed the ball into his path. Zhotso made no mistake and tapped into the net.

Stephen Rutsa scored the second goal through a long range in the 36th minute to give the team two lead in the first half.

In the one-sided second half, Rhitsho Mero scored

the third goal in the 48th minute. After 7 minutes, Disingam Gangmei also got his name in the scoresheet to make it 4-0 Substitute Gideon Leo, who replaced Zhotso, scored in the 66th minute and 71st minute.

Sechü Zubza captain Mero finished the game in the 75th minute by scoring his second goal to make it 7-0.

Meanwhile former

Aizawl FC player Khwetelhi Thopi scored a hat-trick as Forerunners FC blanked United 16 FC 5-0 in the second match.

Vekhruto Resu opened the scoring for Forerunners FC in the 24th minute from a rebound and Thopi added the second goal for the team in the 32nd minute.

In the second half, Keneiguzo Seletsu found the net in 49th minute, while

Thopi went on score in the 53rd and 85th minute to become the first hat-trick scorer of the 3rd edition.

United FC 16 strikers failed to make much impact in the game and should have blamed themselves for not scoring any goals despite the opportunities that came their way.

This edition, the cham-

pions will receive a cash prize of Rs 1,20,000 along with running trophy and citations while the runners-up will pocket Rs 80,000.

Earlier, speaking at the opening ceremony, Er. Zale Neikha, advisor of department of Youth Resources and Sports announced that the government will soon be laying another astro-turf at Dimapur to elevate the sportspersons and equip the state with more standard football ground.

The present government is trying its best to develop sports infrastructure and provide adequate facilities to promote, train and enable sportsperson to compete with the rest of the country, said Neikha.

He also lauded the club for taking the initiative to organise and bring young talents to compete with one another.

Hazard completes move to Real Madrid

Eden Hazard

Madrid, Jun 8 (IANS): Real Madrid has announced the signing of forward Eden Hazard, who leaves Chelsea after seven seasons that saw him win six trophies and a slew of individual honours, including the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award for 20142015.

The 28-year-old Belgian is under contract with Los Blancos until June 30, 2024, the club said on Friday, adding that Hazard will be presented as a Real Madrid player on June 13 after undergoing a medical examination, reports Efe news. Real Madrid agreed to pay Chelsea a transfer fee of roughly 100 million euros ($113 million).

Hazard declined during the season to renew his contract with the Blues, which was set to expire in June 2020, and made it clear he was ready to embark on a new phase in his career.

The Belgian, described by his new team as “one of the best footballers in the world”, is Real Madrid’s third signing since the end of the 2018-2019 LaLiga season, joining Eder Militao and Luka Jovic.

Hazard scored 110 goals in 352 appearances for Chelsea, including a brace in the Blues’ 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the May 29 Europa League final.

It was a fitting end to his time with the London side, as Chelsea also won the Europa League in Hazard’s first season with the squad.

The Blues hoisted the Premier League trophy twice during Hazard’s tenure - in 2015 and 2017 - and the FA Cup in 2018. They claimed the League Club in 2015.

Hazard was the captain of the Belgium team that finished third in the 2018 World Cup.

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