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Gov. for result-oriented symposiums Rio in a fix on appointment of advisors Correspondent

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 ( N P N ) : G o ve r n o r o f Nagaland, Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya, highlighted the need to address the plight of farmers and asserted that symposiums relating to agriculture and allied departments should be result oriented.

He was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural programme of national level Symposium on Spices, Medical and Aromatic Crops (SYMSAC-IX) on “Species for doubling farmer’s income” on Thursday at school auditorium of School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development (SASRD), Medziphema campus, Nagaland University.

While pointing out that symposiums have been organised time and again, Acharya said as such they should not be organised for “namesake”. He said “Symposiums are enough; we should now ask ourselves what are the results of these symposiums.”

Acharya said that symposiums should be the beginning to solve the problems

Rain likely to lash Nagaland DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely to lash almost the entire state inclusive of both plains and hills from March 15-18, 2018.

In a press release, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) stated that the sky would remain cloudy to overcast during this time period.

According to NSDMA Weather forecast, all the districts in Nagaland stood a fair chance of good showers, which would be intermittent in nature.

Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority stated that chances of hailstorm also cannot be ruled out over a few areas.

Pa r t i a l c l e a r a n c e would be seen on March 18, but rains with reduced intensity would continue, it stated.

Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority stated that the upcoming showers could be attributed to the cyclonic circulation presently seen over West Bengal.

The system would gradually move eastwards over Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland and would start affecting the region March 16, 2018 onwards.

This is it!

“After GST, it’s not possible anymore to reduce prices of any of the commodities.”

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KOHIMA, MAR 15 (NPN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio who took over the reins of the state for the fourth time on March 8, has had to face hurdles since being invited to form the government beginning with choice of cabinet who were swornin on March 3 followed by delay in allocation of portfolios. Rio eventually allocated the portfolios on March 12, 2018.

The next hurdle that has cropped up and expectedly so, is about the fate of 22 elected members for appointment as advisors in the rank of cabinet or minister of state etc. After taking oath along with his cabinet on March 8, chief minister Neiphiu Rio informed media persons that he will not go against the law of the land by appointing parliamentary secretaries.

Rio along his cabinet colleagues including JD (U) minister G. Kaito Aye, NDPP president Chingwang Konyak and state BJP president Visasolie Lhongu are currently in Delhi.

The chief minister and his colleagues also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for construction of Ci(Cont’d on p-11) ethu Airport near Kohima;

understand their plights.

He said the universities should not only focus on educating the students but also skill the students especially as there were presently many “highly educated people” who remained unemployed.

Acharya repeated “Our graduates should not be job seekers but job givers. They should be entrepreneurs.

They should work for the society and they should help the farmer.”

Earlier, guest of honour, Nagaland University, vice chancellor, Professor Pardeshi Lal, pointed out that though Nagaland was a small state it has favourable climate conditions for agriculture to be economically sustainable. He said as the state enjoys such favourable climatic condition, it should be selective in choosing crops and concentrate in producing quality crops.

Professor Pardeshi also suggested that departments provide “full package –how to grow, how to protect and how to harvest” to farmers so as to increase their income.

Giving a brief introduction on the symposium, organising secretary, SYMSAC-IX,

Dr. C.S. Maiti, assured that SYMSAC-IX would not be a “mere symposium” but its outcome would be the first draft recommendation for the roadmap in respect to spice production and species industry for the north east.

He said the draft would be forwarded to director general ICAR for further needful actions towards the development of spice industry in north east.

Dr. Maiti said that 90 professionals/researchers/ academicians from across the country and 100 progressive spice growers, 16 industrial personalities, 30 exhibitors and 40 suppliers of spices and spices products had registered till Thursday. He said the organisers were expecting few more delegates from across the country.

He expressed hope that all the participants would contribute input and deliberate on issues concerning spices production and fulfil the dream of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to initiate a second green revolution from northeast and also another spice bowl of India by 2020.

ANSTA seeks clarification over CSWF

I.Imkong, Ayang issued show cause

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Governor P.B. Acharya lights a lamp signifying the opening of ‘SYMSAC-IX’ on Thursday at SASRD Auditorium. (NP)

of farmers. He encouraged the participants to know and understand the constraints and the failures and have a roadmap for result oriented symposiums.

The Governor said organising symposiums would have a “true meaning” only when there were changes on the ground. He encouraged the participants to change the “system” of organising symposiums and be practical. “We should change

D imapur , M ar 1 5 (NPN): All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) has asked chief secretary to clarify why a day’s salary of teachers was sought to be deducted as contribution to Chief Secretary Welfare Fund (CSWF) without assigning genuine reasons.

The association, in a letter, also drew attention of the chief secretary towards a notification issued by commissioner that came out in media on March 13 wherein additional deputy commissioner had asked all administrative heads to deduct a day’s salary of March from all regular employees.

The letter signed by ANSTA president Ponchulo Wanth, general secretary Visato Koso and treasurer Temjenyapang clarified that the association held no grudge against any authority or in no way was refusing to comply the order, but added

the system. Wake up now and come out of your shell.

You should build a workable society and not only focus on researches which would be kept in storage,” said Acharya.

The governor also asserted that universities like SASRD have a positive role in enhancing the economy of a society. He called upon the universities across India to send out their students to reach out to the farmers to

there had to be a proper system for any issue.

They made it clear that unless the deduction was for genuine cause and the government came out with an official clarification on it providing valid reasons, the association would not be in a position to contribute one day’s salary of its members towards CSWF. The association put forth five questions for the government to respond to: i) for what purpose was one day’s salary going to be deducted from all employees? ii) what was the need to have separate CSWF when the government had separate fund provision for relief and rehabilitation and other purposes?; iii) how, when or from where was CSWF being utilised?; iv) did the government really need to deduct a day’s salary from the employees under normal situation when even under emergency/ during natural

calamities it had a separate fund provision to meet the same?; and v) under what situation had deduction of one day’s salary become necessary?

Pointing out that in May 2015 too, one day’s salary was deducted from all State government employees towards relief for the victims of Nepal earthquake, the association asked the chief secretary to inform how much amount was collected for the said cause and how much amount had been sanctioned towards. It also wanted to know whether there was any remaining amount being left from the said deduction and, if so, where was the amount now.

ANSTA demanded that all these facts and figures should be made known to the employees since the amount had been deducted from their salary.

D imapur , M ar 1 5 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie has issued show-cause notices on I. Imkong and Ayang Aonok as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against them. The notice follows an NPCC executive committee meeting resolution on March 10 to take strict disciplinary action against both for their alleged anti-party activities.

According to a press release issued by NPCC media cell on Thursday, pending disposal of disciplinary action, their membership too had been suspended and that the duo had been relieved from all other assignments of Pradesh Congress since March 12. It may be pointed out that almost all veteran and original members of the Congress in the state have been expelled on (Cont’d on p-11) one reason or the other.

continuation of the Special Assistant Fund (SPF) introduced during UPA government and obtaining the special package for ENPO announced by the prime minister during his election campaign in Tuensang. The delegation also met vice president of India M.Venkaiah Naidu and MoS (Home) Kiren Rijiju.

The delegation also held consultations with constitutional experts and legal luminaries over the issue of appointment of elected members as advisors.

Later he was closeted at a closed-door meeting late Thursday evening with state advocate general Ram Gopal over the issue of appointment of advisors in the state.

It may be recalled that after the Supreme Court order on July 26,2017 which deemed the appointments of parliamentary secretaries and the like as unconstitutional, state high courts have also struck down various Act passed by the state governments under which appointments to such posts were made. In its order on July 26,2017, the Supreme Court ruled that the Act framed by the government of Assam in 2004 that allowed the appointment of

Parliamentary Secretaries in the rank of Minister of State was unconstitutional, as Article 194 of the Constitution “does not expressly authorise the state legislature to create offices such as the one in question”.

However, even though Nagaland had passed the Nagaland Salaries, Allowances and Other Facilities of chief minister, minister, speaker, leader of opposition, deputy speaker, parliamentary secretaries and other members of NLA, yet the Act itself showed that the post of parliamentary secretary was an office of profit, the same which was enacted by various states for appointment of parliamentary secretaries.

Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) had filed a PIL in the Gauhati High Court Kohima bench last August for removal of “unconstitutional” posts of parliamentary secretaries and advisors after the Governor of Nagaland P.B. Acharya failed to respond positively to the demand. NTC maintained that the July 26, 2017 Supreme Court order was a blanket judgment in the matter of appointment of unconstitutional parliamentary secretaries in the States of India wherever it exists.

Rio in Delhi; meets central leaders

Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio calls on Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu, in New Delhi on Thursday. (PIB) Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, accompanied by deputy chief minister, Y Patton, cabinet ministers and state BJP and NDPP leaders are in New Delhi meeting several central leaders and ministers.

The delegation also met Vice President of India,

M. Venkaiah Naidu. “The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri. Neiphiu Rio and the council of ministers calling on me, in New Delhi today. #CMNagaland,” VP’s Secretariat tweeted Thursday.

Besides, Rio and state leaders also met union finance minister, Arun Jaitley, at his office, union minister of state for housing & urban affairs, Hardeep Singh

Puri, and union minister of state for home affairs, Kiren Rijiju, at his residence in Delhi.

“The newly appointed Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio called on the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley in his office in New Delhi today,” Ministry of Finance’s tweet stated. “Extended hearty welcome to new Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio ji, Dy CM Y. Patton ji & the team at my residence at New Delhi. My best wishes to the new Govt headed by very senior leader Rio ji,” Rijiju said in a tweet.

“Honoured to meet Nagaland CM Mr. Neiphieu Rio in my office.

Congratulated him on his recent electoral victory & discussed implementation status of various @ mohua_india schemes in the state...” Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted.

DAN initiated 12 approved road projects: NPF Contractor allows use of GHSS building despite pending bills

Dimapur, Mar 15 (NPN): Claiming credit for approval of 12 road projects worth over Rs 3,000 crore in Nagaland by Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), NPF also expressed its deep appreciation to Government of India for heeding to its demand.

NPF through a communiqué, reiterated that bad road conditions in Nagaland had always been the main concern of then NPF-led DAN government when former chief ministers TR Zeliang and Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu took up the matter on a war footing with the Central government.

NPF said their persistence and perseverance had paid off as MoRTH has now finally announced approval of 12 road projects in the State amounting estimated at over Rs 3,000

crore, adding it is a record of sorts.

Welcoming Neiphiu Rio-led People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government’s announcement on the day the new government was sworn-in that roads in all district headquarters would be repaired within 60 days, NPF said this was welcomed and received very well by everyone.

However, NPF cautioned that making an announcement was one thing and implementing it another, considering the fact that there are no funds with the State government.

Against this backdrop, NPF asked whether Rio would wave a magic wand and produce new sanctions from thin air, or he was going to let his coterie of contractors execute the works without following any procedure

or formality, provide haphazard jobs and escalate the costs astronomically while making payments through additional funds in the long run as had been his practice in the past?.

“The latter is most likely and we can expect the deficit of State’s finances to further worsen in the days to come. Indeed, change is coming!” the NPF’s press bureau quipped.

The party demanded that instead of finding “flimsy excuses” to mint money by the coterie of contractors supporting the PDA government at the expense of public, the government of the day should pursue with a missionary zeal the various road projects taken up by the previous government with the Centre and frutify these.

It further demanded that the PDA gover n-

ment ensure that Niuland (Dimapur)-Guzunyu Junction (Tseminyu)-Pughoboto-Satakha-Aghunato-Shamatore-NoklakPangsha highway, Dimapur- Kohima Capital Road (Bypass) highway and Trans Eastern Highway connecting Longwa-Pangsha-Mimi and Avangkhu, among other proposals, start immediately without any hindrance and completed within a stipulated period.

NPF asserted that the former governments headed by Dr Shurhozelie and Zeliang, in spite of the political instability created

by Rio himself ever since he left for Delhi, had tried their best to provide quality roads to the people of Nagaland with a dream to crisscross the length and breadth of the State with national highways that the people of the State could be proud of.

D imapur , M ar 1 5 (NPN): Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has expressed deep anguish over disruption of normal classes at Government Higher Secondary School at Wokha after the school was locked by a contractor for not having received payment of his pending bills from the department. In a press release, LSU president Lipemo M Tsopoe and general secretary Ashanthung Humtsoe said M/s P Mha-Tum & Co was awarded the contract for constructing the school building by PWD (Housing) chief engineer on August 25, 2009 vide letter no. LE(H)/ TB/Estimate EDN/200708. And though the building was completed and Inaugurated in September 2012 by then Education Minister, the contractor’s outstanding bills amounting to almost Rs 20 lakh was yet to be cleared

till date, they pointed out.

LSU said the contractor had served an ultimatum to commissioner & secretary of school education through DC’s Office Wokha on June 23, 2017 (letter no. Dev-11/ EDU/2/2017/142-2), for release of pending bills. In addition the union said a joint representation was also submitted by Lotha Hoho (LH) and LSU to the commissioner & secretary of school education on July 6, 2017 demanding the pending bills be cleared. However, LSU regretted that the pleas fell on deaf ears.

While questioning the department as to why were students being made to be victimised, LSU said the department could have solved the matter three to four years back and the students could have had a tension-free academic environment.

Meanwhile, the student

body said that after proper verification it found that, at the request of school authority, the contractor allowed use of the building on humanitarian grounds “till the HSLC and HSSLC exams gets over”, which was March 29, 2018. It, therefore, reminded the authority concerned once again to take the matter seriously before the contractor could come again to lock up the school building.

Asserting that it would defend students’ rights in every way possible, LSU urged the department to clear the pending bills at the earliest so that the students could attend their classes without any hindrance and with no tension. Threatening of taking its own course of action, the union said the authority involved will be held responsible if the Union’s demand was not met.

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H&TE minister visits GPK; interacts with faculty

Minister for H&TE, Temjen Imna Along with the Director of Higher Education, Kuholi Chishi and officers in the conference hall of the direct.

DIMAPUR: Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along paid a visit to Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK) on March 15 and interacted with the faculty and staff of the institute.

A press release by senior lecturer of computer science engineering, GPK,

Er. Hangkum Sao Chang stated that in his speech, Temjen conveyed greetings from the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) government.

He instr ucted the departments to initiate activities such as exhibition-cum-sale, to focus on imparting practical skills to the students and to be more

active on social media with the general objective of benefitting the students.

He also instructed the principal to constitute an employee of the month award to incentivize hard work.

He stressed on the need to obtain NBA accreditation and assured of his full support in this regard.

Temjen also urged the

employees to take extra ordinary steps and get emotionally involved in their work to transform GPK into a model institute. He thanked the ministerial staff for their contributions and spoke on introducing biometric attendance and a suggestion box.

While speaking on cleanliness, he appealed to the institute to undertake Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan initiative on a regular basis and to make the institute tobacco free. He further urged the employees to overcome “isms”, support each other and work together. He also assured the employees that hard work would be rewarded.

Earlier, GPK principal, Er. Keyiekhru Rhutso gave the welcome address and he expressed confidence that under the leadership of minister Temjen Imna Along, GPK as well as the department of Higher and Technical Education (DoHTE) would reach greater heights.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

‘Intl Women’s Week 2018’ ends

AR conducts lecture on healthy lifestyle at Newman School Tobu

DIMAPUR: Tuensang battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture on healthy lifestyle at Newman School Tobu village on March 15.

According to 40 AR, Tuensang battalion, the aim of the lecture was to spread awareness among the students regarding the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle from a young age. The students were encouraged to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet and engage in sports and other fitness activities. Students were exhorted to also maintain a balance between studies and physical activities. A total of 200 children attended the lecture who also pledged to stay away from unhealthy Officials of NSSWB and SRCW with participants at the habits including smoking, drinking programme. and drugs.

DIMAPUR: The international ture campaigns, and celebration of women’s week celebration from international women’s day.

March 1 to 15 culminated on ThursThe programme was chaired by day at Panchayat Hall, Sepfuzou Meneno V, research officer, SRCW Colony, Kohima, jointly organized and Juliana Medom, assistant state DIMAPUR: Minister for forest,

by Nagaland State Social Welfare coordinator, SRCW gave an intro- environment and climate change, Board (NSSWB) and State Resource duction on international women’s parliamentary affairs, CM Chang has Centre for Women (SRCW) – Wom- week and BBBP. Legal entitlements expressed grief over the sudden deen Helpline 181 & Sakhi-OSC. and rights of women were shared mise of ex-minister, the late Chenlom A press release by SRCW by Vitsino Iralu, call responder, Phom. A condolence message from Nagaland stated that the state Women Helpline 181 while Toli, the minister stated that late Chenlom resource centre as the PMU of counsellor, Sakhi-OSC, Kohima was a “dynamic leader” who was a the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao had briefed the audience on Women “visionary man to his people and Naga been organising various programs Helpline 181 & Sakhi-OSC. Vote in general, especially to the eastern such as pledge board exhibition on of thanks was proposed by Pfiireiu Nagas.” The minister extended his women centric schemes, painting Thevo, vice-chairman, Sephuzou deepest sympathies for the family competition on BBBP theme, signa- Colony. members and relatives.

CM Chang condoles demise of ex-minister

SCJ conducts career guidance seminar NDPP alleges attack by NEEPCO donates ambulance to DAPCU Wka and abilities. The resource person for the second session was proprietor of D’ Cafe Kohima, Dili Khekho who spoke on the topic “entrepreneurship: thinking outside the box”. Khekho spoke on the importance of doing something different instead of copying others.

He also stressed that government jobs were not the only source of livelihood.

In the third session, joint director Information, Education & Communication of AIDS Control Society of Nagaland, Metevino Sakhrie spoke on the topic “opportunities in mass media”.

Emphasizing that people should take pride in their own dialects, she opined that vernacular papers of local dialects should be given due importance.

workers of rival party

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Almost two weeks after the declaration of the general assembly election results, NDPP, Dimapur III A/C has alleged that rival NPF supporters terrorized and intimidated NDPP members in the constituency.

In a statement, NDPP Dimapur-III A/C president Metevino Sakhrie and Dili Khekho interacting with Wati Walling alleged that the students during the seminar. on the night of March 13, a group of Kiyeto villagers unDIMAPUR: Sazolie Col- prised of three sessions der Dhansiripar attacked the lege Jotsoma (SCJ) con- wherein the first session residence of NDPP Dhanducted a seminar on career was conducted by assistant siripar unit president, Jimy. guidance for BA final year professor, department of Walling further claimed that students on March 9 at its history SCJ, Robin Temsu the group attacked the home college auditorium which on the topic “importance of the NDPP unit president was organized as an activ- of career planning”. He in which his property was ity under the IQAC of the explained that to select and damaged and injury incollege. choose the right career a flicted on his sister and elder SCJ in a press release person should know one’s brother. said that the seminar com- own personality, interests Walling also alleged that it was not the first time such an incident had occurred in the constituency as in the 2013 assembly elections four youths were injured with a 12 bore for supporting a candidate. One of the youths had to undergo a major operation, he said.

NDPP Dimapur-III also alleged that the recently elected NPF representative Azheto Zhimomi had instigated his supporters to terrorize the supporters of Eliezer Home of Hope Ministry, Unity village, 5th mile Dimapur celebrated the NDPP candidate and the first foundation on March 10. The ministry also extended its deepest felt it was high time that he appreciation to the staff of team Indigo Dimapur for being a part of the Eliezer introspect whether he was doing this “consciously or mission with the theme Ghar Yojna.

unconsciously.” NDPP Dimapur III A/C appealed to the authority to “kindly take punitive action against the culprits” and also cautioned that in the event authorities failed to do so, “the party workers of NDPP 3-Dimapur-III A/C shall not just remain a silent spectator.”

NDPP minority cell condemns: NDPP minority cell has condemned the post-election related case of alleged vandalism and verbal abuse.

A condemnation note by the president, central NDPP minority cell, Mahendra Thaosen said that this was not the first time that such an incident had occurred and questioned why villagers of Dhansiripar area in particular and minority community in general receive “such kind of harassment during election time and this time even after the result declaration”.

NDPP minority cell further questioned as to why people don’t have the right to choose the leader of their choice and why the minority tribes were always being targeted.

Further, it conveyed their resentment and appealed to right thinking citizens to condemn such kind of “uncivilised act.” It also appealed the law enforcing agencies to take appropriate action and book the culprit as per the law.

DPDB meetings held in Kohima, Mon districts

DC & vice chairman, Rajesh Soundararajan chairing (Second from Right) K. Thavaseelan along with other officials during the the Kohima DPDB meeting on March 15 (DIPR) DPDB meeting at Mon. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: District Planning and Development Board meetings were conducted in Kohima and Mon districts at their respective headquarters on March 15.

Kohima: In Kohima, the DPDB meeting was chaired by deputy commissioner and vice chairman, Rajesh Soundararajan on March 15 at DPDB conference hall, Kohima.

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the agenda of pre monsoon preparedness of all concerned departments, Soundararajan said that during the monsoon season the Dimapur, Kohima and Imphal highway would get cut off due to various reasons. Keeping this in mind, he urged the concerned department to take up necessary maintenance works along the alternate routes before the onset of monsoon. He also requested the SDRF team to be ready and vigilant in case of any disaster. He also reminded the departments, yet to submit current status of respective

offices on office area and assets availability, to do so at the earliest.

He thanked all the heads of departments and government officials for extending their services to the district administration during the recently concluded elections. He also informed the house on the following constituted various committees under DPDB for the year 2018-19: core committee, village/ward committee and verification committee for LADP. CMO (H&FW), Dr. Ritu Thur also informed the house that anti-malaria

week will be observed in the 2th week of May and requested the members to extend their help and support. PWD (NH) and (R&B) have been entrusted to present its departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

Mon: The meeting was chaired by deputy commissioner and vice chairman DPDB Mon, K. Thavaseelan. The DC thanked all the officers and employees of Mon district for the successful and smooth conduct of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly elections 2018.

He asked the HODs to remain in station and be present in person during the DPDB meetings. The DC further said that a discreet monitoring mechanism was in place to check on a daily basis whether a particular HoD was in station or not.

Such measures have been necessitated by the fact that many HoDs are absent in departmental meetings called by the DC. The house resolved that the verification committee for LADP would submit the latest report on the progress of field works.

Wokha DC along with officials during the ambulance handover.

DIMAPUR: NEEPCO donated an ambulance to District Aids Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU) Wokha on March 12 in the presence of Wokha deputy commissioner Dr. Manazir Jeelani (IAS).

According to a press release from DPO DAPCU Wokha, Lichumo Odyuo, speaking at a brief programme, Jeelani said that the medical department had infrastructure shortage. He thanked NEEPCO for the donation which should help the poor and needy. Senior Manager, Er. R. C. Murry also said that NEEPCO

was dispensing yeoman service through undertakings like constructing toilet in schools, donating computers and ambulances.

DPO DAPCU Wokha, Lichumo Odyuo thanked Mon DC, Thavasellan, additional secretary medical, Wezope, DC and ADC Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani, Er. Rai, Er. Fukan, Er. B. P. Das, Er. R. C. Murry, Er. Singh HR, CMO, deputy CMO, DPM NHM and MS district hospital, PD NSACS, and coordinator NERO for making the event possible.

news in Brief DC Kohima informs on deposited arms/ ammunition: Deputy commissioner (DC) & district election officer (DEO) Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan has informed all concerned that with the completion of general election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, all the arms/ammunition deposited by the concerned license holders may be returned to the concerned depositors with proper verification/receipt by the authority of senior superintendent of Police, Kohima.

D.El.Ed (NIOS) 2014 batch, Wokha meeting: D.El.Ed (NIOS) 2014 batch Wokha has convened a meeting on March16, 1 p.m at the residence of Renchilo, Midland Colony, Wokha town.

All concerned D.El.Ed (NIOS) 2014 batch have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANTA Dimapur unit informs: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Dimapur unit has informed all its Dimapur unit registered members to renew yearly registration and identity cards for the year 2018 before April 15.

VDB union Aghunaqa meeting: VDB union Aghunaqa block has convened a meeting on March 20, 10 a.m. at bankers’ house, Notun bosti, Dimapur. All the VDB secretaries under Aghunaqa block have been requested to attend the meeting.

Vaccination of FMD: Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Dr. B. Atem Longchar has informed the public of Dimapur district under the establishment of CVO Dimapur that department staffs have been assigned for vaccination of FMD in and around Dimapur area. All village councils/GBs have been requested to cooperate with

the departmental staffs and avail the facilities.

DDPA informs: Dimapur District Pensioners’ Association (DDPA) has informed all concerned regarding the implementation of the government of India decision for revision of pension/ family pensioners of pre-2008 pensioners/ family pensioners, vide government of Nagaland, finance department, OM dated December 20, 2017. DDPA president, I. Meren Longchar through a press release said that submission of annexure II form along with all required documents is hereby extended up to March 31, 2018.

NNC/FGN informs on Republic Day: Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) at the central level along with the Angami region will celebrate the 63rd Nagaland Republic Day on March 22, 10 a.m at Transit Peace Camp (TPC) Kohima. Ministry of rali wali, FGN further informed all regions, sub-regions and villages to celebrate the Republic Day on March 22 in their respective regions, sub-regions and villages. Fellow Nagas who are unable to attend the function have been requested to render support through prayer on the historic day of the nation.

NPGN/NNC to celebrate 39th Naga Republic Day: On the occasion of 39th ‘Naga Republic Day’, National Peoples Government of Nagaland/Naga National Council (NPGN/NNC) would be celebrating its Republic Day on March 22, 10 a.m. NPGN/NNC through its MIP in a press release informed all rank and file from its civil and army wings and regions to attend the function without fail. For any queries and further information one may contact at 8014512353.

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Q: Were the losses of 3 LS

seats by the BJP in UP and Bihar a portent for 2019?  Yes  No  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST March 16

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Clouds and sun

30 22

Aizawl

A stray afternoon t-storm

25 15

Guwahati An afternoon shower or two

31 18

A couple of morning showers

26 14

Imphal

Itanagar Heavy morning showers; cooler 22 17 Shillong A thunderstorm in spots Kohima

A shower and t-storm around

19 12 20 12

Dimapur Nice with clouds and sun

29 17

Couple of thunderstorms

22 13

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Tuensang Cooler with a thunderstorm

14 10

Cooler

21 16

Zunheboto Cooler

19 11

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C. M. Chang, interacting with officers and staff of environment, forest & climate change department.

DIMAPUR: Minister for Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (EF&CC), C. M. Chang held an interactive meeting with senior officers and staff of the department on March 15 in the conference hall of the principal chief conservator (PCC) of Forest’s office.

A press release by conservator of Forest (publicity & training), Temjenyabang stated that the minister called upon the department to be more proactive to address new challenges faced by the state pertaining to healthy forest cover and ecological sustainability.

He also highlighted a path of development which the state would adopt in future and he asked the department to ensure environmental safety. He asserted that government servants should serve the needy, and also discussed the immediate effects of climate change in the state and energy alternatives being adopted by the state machinery to address this. He also directed the officials to identify and address factors responsible for degradation of forests in the state by referring to the interpretations of the State of Forest Report, 2017 published by government of

India recently.

On a personal note, the minister expressed his wish to interact with every employee of the department in his quest to motivate them to work for betterment of the people and state.

The welcome address was delivered by PCC of Forests and head of Forest Force, I. Panger Jamir. He also appraised the minister on the major works/ activities being undertaken by the department. Senior officers of the department shared details of the activities being handled by each of them.

Meeting-cum-awareness programme on wildlife held at Tsiepama village DIMAPUR: A meeting cum awareness programme for conservation of wildlife was held at Tsiepama Village Council Hall on the March 15 with participation of the officials of the Wildlife Wing of the Forest Department, members/ chairman of Tsiepama Village Council, GBs, chairman and members of the Tsiepama Community Reserve management Committee. Around 50 participants participated in the programme.

The attendees discussed how to implement Tsiepama Community Reserve Project sanctioned in 2017-18 by the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (EF & CC), Government of India, New Delhi.

A press release by Dimapur Wildlife Crime Control Unit, stated that PCCF PCCF (wildlife) and chief wildlife warden, Nagaland, Satya Prakash Tripathi spoke on the concept of community reserve.

He said that in Nagaland, existing Community Conservation Areas (CCAs) could be easily “notified” into Community Reserves through village council resolutions, for possible funding by the ministry of EF & CC, New Delhi.

Medovisie, village council chairman, assured

Forest officials, chairman and village council members at Tsiepama village.

that they would extend full edge on wildlife crime. cooperation for protection Vote of thanks was and conservation of forest proposed by Imnanukshi, and wildlife. He also asked deputy ranger, Wildlife about the benefits, both tangible and intangible, of community reserves which were clarified by Caroline Angami, wildlife warden, Dimapur.

Khrehie Angami, chairman TCRP said that wildlife crime will not be allowed under Tsiepama village jurisdiction. He appealed to the forest department to punish culprits as per the law to avoid recurrence of wildlife crime.

The seriousness and implications of wildlife crime was explained in detail by the Forest department officials. A copy of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was given to the village council to supplement their knowl-

Crime Control Unit, Wildlife Division, Dimapur.

Around 50 persons attended the programme.

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NCUI organises leadership and skill development training

Speakers and attendees of the training.

DIMAPUR: National Co-operative Union Of India (NCUI), Kohima organised a two-day “leadership and skill development training” in collaboration with ICM Imphal on March 14 and 15 for co-operative societies and self help groups (SHGs) at RCS conference hall, Kohima.

During the training programme, Jt. RCS Nagaland, Tiyongmeren was the guest speaker, training coordinator, K. Joychandra Singh delivered the keynote address, while project officer NCUI, Ketholenuo chaired the valedictory programme. 60 participants attended the training programme.

Deptt of Economics & Statistics orientation programme underway

Director of Economics & Statistics, Y. Sacheo Ovung addressing the employees during the orientation programme. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The department of Economics and Statistics began a two-day orientation programme for its employees on official statistics and office procedures at DES conference hall, Kohima on March 15.

According to a DIPR report, director, Economics and Statistics, Y. Sacheo Ovung, stated that the programme was being organized in order to improve employee effectiveness with the latest skills and knowledge. He encouraged them to feed realistic statistical K Y M C

information because wrong information would mislead the people especially in the rural areas. He further urged the employees to rededicate themselves and contribute their best efforts in department. Ovung further said that the department is scheduled to celebrate its golden jubilee in 2019.

Delivering the introductory remarks, deputy director DES, Kezhalelhou Solo, stated that the various training programs were being conducted annually to upgrade knowledge and

skills so as to improve the department’s efficiency.

Emphasizing on statistics and planning, resource person, Dr. Seikh Faruk Ahmed, assistant professor (Sr.) of Statistics, Science College (Autonomous) Jotsoma, Kohima said that success of a government depended on proper planning where correct data analysis and accuracy of data was required. He reminded that one should not focus only on state affairs but also on sound technique for handling and analyzing data.

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Manipur CM N Biren Singh during a visit to homes of destitute in Imphal on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 15: Launching of new state sponsored flagship programmes, inauguration of completed projects by ministers, chief minister’s visit to homes of destitute and children marked the first anniversary celebration of BJP-led coalition in Manipur on Thursday.

On March 15, 2017, N Biren Singh was sworn in as chief minister of the

first BJP-led government in the North-Eastern state of Manipur.

To mark the celebration, chief minister N Biren Singh visited different old age and children homes in Imphal areas.

Talking to reporters during his visit, the Singh reiterated that his government was committed towards execution of developmental activities and implementation of different schemes with a ‘humane touch’ as a

‘mission’.

He expressed happiness over completion of one year of his government but reminded that there are other challenges to be faced and more works to be carried out to bring all round development.

Responding to a query from the reporters, Singh said that the Centre had approved operation of a helicopter service in the state under Union home ministry’s 75 per cent sub-

sidy scheme.

In this regard, a formal letter was received by the state government on March 14, he informed.

Earlier, Interacting with the inmates of an old age home at Mongshangei in Imphal West district, the chief minister said that the government has set priority to serve the poor and needy, under-privileged people, destitute children, differently-abled persons, widows and senior citizens.

He also assured to explore means to provide assistance to the destitute homes on regular basis.

As part of the occasion, the chief minister also launched a new start-up programme in a simple function held at cabinet hall of chief minister’s secretariat, Imphal this evening.

While launching the “Star tup Manipur programme -Turn your Idea into Opportunity- the chief minister also launched the official website of the programme at in presence of ministers and officials of the state government.

The programmes enable the youths of the state

to take up new ventures with new and creative ideas.

Government has earmarked Rs 30 crore for implementing the new scheme during 2018-19, Singh said.

Union science & technology and earth sciences, environment & forests and climate change minister Dr Harsh Vardhan who visited in the state to take part in the anniversary celebration inaugurated “Technology Business Incubation Centre at Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) campus in Imphal’s Takyelpat.

Addressing the occasion, the Union minister urged the people to join and promote the “Green Good Deeds” movement which focuses on social & public activities.

He further said that Technology Business Incubation Centre will provide work space with shared office facilities as well as business and professional services necessary for nurturing and supporting early growth of technology and technology based enterprises.

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Assam govt prohibits strike in oil and gas sector Guwahati, Mar 15 (PTI): The Assam government has banned strikes by employees in the Oil and Gas sector in the state under the Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980 for six months. A notification to this effect was issued on March 13 prohibiting strikes in Assam by officers, workmen, contract labour, tanker, driver and khalasi involved in the service in the Oil and Gas sector. The prohibition will be in effect for a period of six months from the date of issue of the notification.

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Security tightened ahead of Modi’s visit Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 15: Security in Manipur has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day long visit to the state on Friday, amid total shutdown call given by major rebel groups in the state.

During his visit, the prime minister will inaugurate the 105th Indian Science Congress “Reaching the unreached through

Science and Technology” at 10 a.m.

On Thursday, large numbers of security forces patrolled the capital city, Imphal.

Besides, random frisking and search operations in all the roads leading to Imphal city have been intensified. Police assisted by state security force were also conducting searches at every nooks and corners of the city.

Coordination Committee (CorCom) of four major rebel groups of Manipur has announced 17-hour statewide total shutdown which will commence Friday.

Official sources said that adequate numbers of armed security personnel have been detailed in and around the Manipur University and at Luwangshangbam Cricket ground were the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit.

North East Venture Fund to invest Science and technology can Last batch of GNLA cadres surrender in ERC Eye Care, five other firms bolster change: Sonowal a detailed analysis of their techno-economic viability.

The committee cleared six proposals and is considering the remaining, Singh said.

Bengaluru-based Terra Blue, which operates as TerraBlue XT, received a commitment of Rs 2 crore.

The healthcare startup is developing a epilepsy diagnostic and monitoring device.

Jorhat, Assam-based ERC Eye Care, which provides low-cost eye-care services, received a commitment of Rs 1.5 crore.

The company counts Ankur Capital, Ennovent India and Beyond Capital among its investors. Ennovent made a follow-on investment in ERC last month.

Delhi-registered Pratyaksha Agrotech produces tissue culture plants and is researching on new plant technology. The fund has committed Rs 4 crore to Pratyaksha.

Guwahati-registered Ziroh Labs develops encryption technologies for the Internet. It developed its flagship privacy application product, Ostor, at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, according to

Mizoram presents surplus budget

Aizawl, Mar 15 (PTI): Mizoram Finance Minister Lalsawta Thursday presented a surplus budget for the 2018-19 fiscal amounting to Rs 9,492.38 crore.

He also placed supplementary demands for grants for the current year (2017-18) amounting to Rs 2,286.35 crore in the state legislature.

Lalsawta, while presenting the annual budget and the supplementary demand, said that financial condition of the state has improved after years of consolidation and the 2018-19 budget was free from deficit. Rather, it has a surplus to the tune of Rs 428.49 crore.

He said that he allocated Rs 1,000 crore under the New Economic Development Scheme (NEDP) in the budget, elaborating that the New Economic Development Policy (NEDP) of the state government was formulated to promote transition from subsistence economy to market economy.

He said that Rs 80 crore was allocated for continuation of the New Land Use Policy (NLUP) -- the flagship programme of the present government -- to provide financial assistance to around 8,000 families, enabling the beneficiaries to have a sustainable source of livelihood.

He said that the debt to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of the state has declined from 54.46 per cent during 2016-17 to 40.87 per cent for 2017-18.

The finance minister also said that Rs 40 crore was allocated under the Members of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development Scheme for 40 legislators.

Break up of the proposed expenditure in the budget was 34.59 per cent for salaries and wages of the government employees, 9.30 per cent for pension, 1.07 per cent for medical treatment and 1.38 per cent for establishment cost. The proposed expenditure on major works was 20.13 per cent and 2.12 per cent under minor works, he said.

New provisions in the budget included allocation of Rs one crore under a separate head of accounts for purchase of arms and ammunition for police forces under the state home department and Rs 30 lakh set aside under a new budget head under the state Sports and Youth Services department for doling out grants to outstanding sports personalities of the state.

its website. The startup received a commitment of Rs 2 crore from the fund.

Bengaluru-based ParkingRhino runs an app by the same name that helps find parking space with artificial intelligence and machine learning. It received Rs 2.5 crore from the fund.

Bengaluru-based Automovill aggregates automobile service providers and connects vehicle owners with them. It received Rs 1.8 crore from the fund.

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Guwahati, Mar 15 (Agencies): The North East Venture Fund, the first dedicated venture capital fund for northeastern India, has committed to invest a total of Rs 13.8 crore ($2.12 million) in six startups.

Jitendra Singh, minister of state with independent charge of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, said on Wednesday that the six companies are Terra Blue Exploration Technologies Pvt. Ltd, ERC Eye Care Pvt. Ltd, Pratyaksha Agrotech Pvt. Ltd, Ziroh Labs Pvt. Ltd, ParkingRhino Online Services Pvt. Ltd and Automovill Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Singh, who was replying to a question in parliament, said that the venture fund has a corpus of Rs 100 crore and is sponsored

by Guwahati-based North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd and the union ministry.

The fund had received 60 proposals for investment, of which it deferred 10 that didn’t have any connection with the northeast. Of the remaining proposals, 12 were placed before the investment committee after

Guwahati, Mar 15 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Thursday said thoughts motivated by science and technology have the potential to bolster change and urged students to adopt a progressive attitude to keep the pace of society in tandem with developed countries.

“Development sans science and technology is not permanent. If the students need to go forward they need to take the help of science and technology

as their launch pad,” said Sonowal.

“We need to take concerted efforts to popularise science and technology among the young minds and help them adopt new concept of science and technology based on participatory approach,” he said.

The chief minister also unveiled the ‘Science on a Sphere’ equipment at the Regional Science Centre.

Shillong, Mar 15 (Agencies): The remaining cadres of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) surrendered before the Meghalaya government on Thursday.

According to ANI report, this is being seen as a major step towards ending militancy in Meghalaya and the North East.

Concerted efforts by both the Centre and the state government, the rebel groups, community leaders, coupled with policy changes at various levels, including the strengthening of the law with a zero-tolerance policy towards militancy, brought the militants to the negotiating table, which is finally beginning to show positive results.

“The surrender of the last batch of GNLA militants, just when a new government has assumed office means we are beginning on a positive note, which is good news for everyone”, said James Sangma, Meghalaya Home Minister.

The home minister thanked the people of the Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills and South-West Khasi Hills, the church leaders, civil society organisations, the police and government departments who worked hard and in harmony to bring peace to the state.

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Will provide corruption free govt: Tripura CM

Agartala, Mar 15 (PTI): Newly-elected Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has said his priority was to provide a “corruption free, dynamic and transparent” government in the state, which was under the uninterrupted Left rule for 25 years.

He said his government would create an atmosphere conducive for industrialisation besides extending all help to the tribal population of the state.

“After assuming office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had declared that it was his objective to provide a corruption free government and as a first step he had introduced demonetisation”, the BJP leader said.

“It is also our objective to provide a corruption free, dynamic and transparent government in Tripura so that the fruits of developments reach the grassroot level. We always remember that this government was formed by people”, Deb, who took oath as the chief minister on March 9, told PTI in an interview here.

Asked about the CPIM’s allegation of post-poll violence in the state, he said, “Everyone knows what used to happen in the past after every election. I do not want to enter into any controversy.

“I have asked the po-

Biplab Kumar Deb lice to maintain peace and given them a free hand to improve the law and order situation in the state. The state is peaceful now,” he asserted.

Speaking on the unemployment problem in Tripura, the chief minister said despite the rate of literacy being more than 90 per cent in the north eastern state, unemployment was a major issue.

Deb said scope of government jobs was limited in Tripura and industrialisation had not taken place.

The state government will now concentrate more on skill development so that the young can be self employed under the Centre’s ‘Startup India’, ‘Make in India’ schemes, he said.

“If you look at Gujarat, less than two per cent people are unemployed there because they are selfemployed and have acquired the skills,” he said.

The BJP leader said his government was also planning to develop tourism and thus create more job opportunities.

Deb said his government would lay more importance to entrepreneurship, adding that it would also work on creating a conducive atmosphere for setting up industries by using local resources like rubber, pineapple, wood and bamboo.

“A t pr e se nt, o nly 72,000 people are engaged in industry in the state which is very meagre. It can be seven lakh. We will try our best to engage more people in the industry,” he said. Asked about BJP’s poll ally IPFT’s demand for a separate state carving out some areas of Tripura, the chief minister said, “There are two ministers from the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) and the tribal welfare department is also handled by one of them. Let them make an outline for the development of the tribals and I am always ready to help them”.

On whether Hindutva had prevailed in the state after 25 years of communist rule, he said, “Hindutva is not a religion, it is a culture. Culture and religion are separate and cannot be mixed up”.

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Tarun Gogoi practicising hitand-run in assembly: Himanta Guwahati, Mar 15 (PTI): Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today attacked former chief minister and senior Congress leader Tarun Gogoi of practising “hit-and-run” inside the Assembly and said he should now face the house and make statements in it.

He also attacked the opposition, mainly the Congress, for alleging that nothing has been done from the budget proposals of the last two years. “Former chief minister Tarun Gogoi practised hit-and-run in the House. He criticised me with a personal attack during the debate on the budget. When my turn came today, he is not present here,” Sarma said in his reply to close discussion on the 2018-19 budget. The former chief minister had taken part in the ongoing discussions on the budget on March 13.

Sar ma said Gogoi should face and make statements inside the House instead of running away and comment in front of TV. “Speaker Sir, I never said that Tarun Gogoi is the best CM. If he cannot give proof those lines should be expunged from records,” Sarma said. “I did not praise his son Gaurav and that is why I could not stay in Congress,” said Sarma, who had handled different portfolios as cabinet minister for 15 years under Gogoi.

He said Gogoi’s budget proposals did not have

anything innovative and they were full of only centrally and externally aided schemes, while many of the announcements were never implemented.

“Nobody holds him accountable because of his seniority. We respect his seniority. But why does he want to put all responsibilities on me? Was I the Congress? I was only a minister,” Sarma said. The senior BJP leader also slammed the veteran Congress leader and said: “He always says that he never heard of Deendayal Upadhyay. Then how come he announced a scheme in Deendayal Upadhyay’s name in 2006-7?”

He attacked the opposition, mainly the Congress, for alleging that the government had done nothing from the budget proposals of the last two years and presented a list of already implemented schemes. Allaying fears on complying with the budget for 2018-19, Sarma said “We will get around Rs 26,000 crore from central tax devolution, Rs 17,000 crore for central schemes, Rs 17,000 crore from own resources, Rs 3,313 crore from Finance Commission and Rs 8,000 crore from oil royalty.

“With strong financial position, the government can also borrow and thus it will be able to garner around Rs 90,000 crore to run the state economy and implement the budget proposals during the next financial year,” he claimed.

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Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Deb Burman wins Charilam Agartala, Mar 15 (PTI): Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Deb Burman Thursday won the election from the Charilam (ST) Assembly constituency with a record margin of 25,550 votes.

With his victory, the BJP’s strength in the 60member House rose to 36.

The elections to the remaining 59 seats were held on February 18. Polling was countermanded in Charilam due to the death of the CPI(M) candidate, Ramendra Narayan Debbarma.

Deb Burman secured 26,580 votes, while the CPI(M)’s Palash Debbarma got 1,030 votes, Additional Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura Tapas Ray said.

Congress candidate Arjun Debbarma bagged only 775 votes, he added.

The landslide victory proved that the CPI(M) had lost its support base in the north-eastern state, BJP’s Tripura in-charge Sunil Deodhar told reporters.

CPI(M) state secretary Bijan Dhar, however, alleged that the Left party wanted to withdraw its candidature from Charilam due to the massive violence let loose by the BJP, but could not do so as the last date for with-

drawal of nominations had passed. He refused to comment on the results.

Echoing Dhar, state Congress vice-president Tapas De alleged that the saffron party had resorted to violence in Charilam and nobody dared to vote against them.

The BJP-IPFT combine overthrew the 25year-long CPI(M)-led Left Front government in the north-eastern state, winning 43 of the 59 seats in the February 18 Assembly polls. The BJP had won 35 and the IPFT eight seats.

59 Tripura MLAs sworn in Fifty-nine out of the 60 MLAs of the Tripura Assembly were administered their oaths at the assembly house Thursday by protem speaker Ratan Chakraborty.

Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Debbarman, who won from Charilam during the day, will be sworn in on Friday, Chakraborty told reporters after the oath taking ceremony.

Chakraborty said that 35 MLAs of ruling BJP, including Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and eight legislators from alliance partner Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) took their oaths today. Sixteen MLAs of the

opposition CPI-M, including former chief minister Manik Sarkar, who were slated to be sworn in tomorrow, also took their oaths along with the ruling legislators today.

“All MLAs of the ruling party will perform in a constructive way”, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb told reporters after swearing in as a legislator in the twelfth Assembly.

The chief minister said he expected a ‘’healthy opposition will also take part in the assembly proceedings in a constructive manner”.

He said, ‘’If they (opposition) have any good suggestions, we will accept them.’’

Chakraborty said that the first session of the new assembly would begin on March 23 and is likely to continue till March 31.

Meanwhile, Manik Sarkar was unanimously elected as the leader of the CPI-MLP and would be proposed as leader of the opposition, party mouthpiece Daily Deshrkatha reported today.

The decision was taken unanimously by the CPI-M MLAs yesterday, it said.

Badal Choudhury, who was revenue minister in the last government, was elected the deputy legislature party leader, it added.

Arunachal adopts 2-tier panchayati raj Schools in Assam used as polling stations in M’laya polls Itanagar, Mar 15 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Thursday passed a bill to do away with the Anchal Samiti, the intermediate level of the three-tier panchayati raj system, and set up a two-tier system in the state.

This is being done following the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution that enables a state having less than 20 lakh population not to have the intermediate level, and Arunachal has a population of 13.84 lakh, Panchayat Minister Alo Libang said.

“There is a need to standardise the use of financial resources due to poor resource base. Moreover, plans and policies got delayed at the Anchal Samiti level,” Libang said.

He said planning and execution of schemes would be faster in a twotier panchayati raj system, as there would be direct connection between Gram Panchayats and Zilla Parishads, the village and district levels of the panchayati raj system.

In a two-tier system, the strength of elected mem-

bers would be reduced, thus helping in saving money for conducting polls and functional costs on Anchal Samities, Libang said.

The minister said the revenue saved could be utilised for developmental activities and strengthening the panchayats. Later the house passed the Bill by voice votes.

He said the three-tier panchayati raj institutions were set up in the state in 2003, 2008 and 2013, and elections for the next fiveyear term is due in AprilMay this year.

Guwahati, Mar 15 (PTI): Congress MLA Nandita Das Thursday claimed that three schools of Lampi in Kamrup district of Assam were used as polling stations in the just-concluded Meghalaya elections.

“Lower Lampi LP School, Khatapara LP School and Umtap UP School of Assam were used by the Meghalaya authorities as polling stations on February 27 even as the administration and the police in Kamrup looked the other way despite getting complaints,” she said in Assam Assembly.

The Assembly elections in Meghalaya was conducted on February 27 this year.

Raising the issue as ‘Special Mention’, Das said that a total of 650 votes were cast in these three polling centres.

“This is all the more shocking as the schools remain 9 km inside Assam side of the Assam-Meghalaya border,” she added.

Das alleged that border areas such as Lampi have been neglected by governments over the years, emboldening the neighbouring states to utilise Assam’s

territory for their official purposes and encouraging encroachment.

“With growing encroachment and official activities at Lampi, Meghalaya is now in a position to claim legitimacy of its illegal occupation of Assam’s land. The Assam government should wake up to the grim reality and intervene immediately and decisively,” she added.

Das said that the Lampi area on the city outskirts had immense tourism potential with its scenic beauty and cool temperatures even during the summer, but nothing has been done to tap that.

Replying on behalf of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who also holds the Border Areas Development portfolio, IT Minister Keshab Mahanta admitted that the areas of Umtap, Khatapara and Lower Lampi were under encroachment.

He, however, informed that as per an official report following the Meghalaya polls, the polling centres were shifted by the Meghalaya authorities from the schools in question.

“We will have another enquiry conducted by the Kamrup Deputy Commissioner to ascertain whether Meghalaya used our schools as voting centres and the status of the encroachment in those areas,” Mahanta said.

The minister added that following meetings between the DCs of Kamrup in Assam and West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, it was agreed to maintain status quo in the areas having boundary disputes.

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Guwahati, Mar 15 (Agencies): Jet Airways has announced 144 weekly flights this summer with special emphasis to the Northeast region.

According to nelive, weekly flights would connect New Delhi and Mumbai to Aizawl, Jorhat, Imphal and Silchar.

Guwahati will anchor this northeastern push and from here the airline will connect Pune, Kolkata, Bagdogra and Imphal.

Sources said the summer schedule will introduce a combination of non-stop services with several of them on unique routes being introduced for the first time in the aviation industry.

Sources said the summer schedule will introduce a combination of non-stop services with several of them on unique routes being introduced for the first time in the aviation industry.

The new routes are from Delhi, it will fly nonstop thrice a week to Aizwal, Jorhat and four times in a week to Imphal, New Delhi-Silchar, among others. It will connect Mumbai to Jorhat and Imphal, with Imphal being also connected to Pune. But these flights will not be direct flights.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 98 Dimapur, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

Insane and illogical

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S President Donald Trump continues to act in a manner most unbecoming of a head of state of the world’s most powerful democracy. He has definitely turned out to be a president who has denigrated not only the office but also the country he heads. If not making controversial remarks, Trump is busy issuing executive orders via twitter. In fact, Trump appears to be the twitter president of the USA. Another aspect of how Trump runs his office in the White House, is to fire aides at glaring regularity. The manner in Trump has fired or lost a record number of officials in his first year is indicative of an irrational behaviour. The latest to have been sacked or asked to leave Trump’s White House is Rex Tillerson, the Secretary of State. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson was fired on March 13,2018 and replaced with CIA director Mike Pompeo since Trump had made it clear that he no longer wants Tillerson to continue. No logic is required to explain why Tillerson left or was sacked. All it needs is for Trump to snap his fingers and that is it. Here are the major departures from the White House and beyond; A recent analysis by the Brookings Institution found that Donald Trump’s team has had a record number of departures, with a turnover rate twice as high as that of the Reagan administration. Gary Cohn, director of national economic council. In a White House aggressively staffed with family members and novice sycophants, the former Goldman Sachs No 2 was a rare, highly experienced professional. The other who joins the lengthening list of those who were sacked or who left Trump included- Hope Hicks, communications director on February 28,2018;Rob Porter, staff secretary on7 February 2018; Omarosa Manigault-Newman, director of communications for Office of Public Liaison on 13 December 2017; Tom Price, health secretary on September 29,2017; Sebastian Gorka on August 25,2017 supposed expert on foreign policy and global terrorism; Steven Bannon on August 18,2017. Said to be a White House Stategist and former publisher; Anthony Scaramucci on August 1,2017, a White House communications director; Reince Priebus on July 28,2017 former Republican National Committee chairman ; Sean Spicer White House Press Secretary on July 21,2017; Michael Flynn NSA on February 14,2017 ; Sally Yates acting attorney general on January 31,2017 fell out with Trump over travel ban issue. On the same day he cancelled a visit to London to open the new US embassy there, a move many interpreted as an attempt to avoid embarrassing protests, he embarrassed himself further by demanding to know why the US deigns to accept immigrants from “shithole countries”. Besides reinforcing his image as a temperamental, ill-informed man-child, Trump continues to rave and rant as an empty vessel by keeping up his stream of offensive, irresponsible pronouncements. Having resuscitated his career after six bankruptcies by playing a businessman on reality TV, he now plays the role of chief executive so industries can get pesky regulations rolled back.

Donald Trump’s catchphrase “you’re fired” from his reality TV show The Apprentice has set the tone for his administration. The hiring and firing done by Trump in the White House has to end and that will come when he himself is fired by the US Congress to put an end to the dangerous tamasha.

DailyDevotion The Discipline of Dismay As they followed they were afraid. —Mark 10:32 At the beginning of our life with Jesus Christ, we were sure we knew all there was to know about following Him. It was a delight to forsake everything else and to throw ourselves before Him in a fearless statement of love. But now we are not quite so sure. Jesus is far ahead of us and is beginning to seem different and unfamiliar— “Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed” (Mark 10:32).

There is an aspect of Jesus that chills even a disciple’s heart to its depth and makes his entire spiritual life gasp for air. This unusual Person with His face set “like a flint” (Isaiah 50:7) is walking with great determination ahead of me, and He strikes terror right through me. He no longer seems to be my Counselor and Friend and has a point of view about which I know nothing.

All I can do is stand and stare at Him in amazement. At first I was confident that I understood Him, but now I am not so sure. I begin to realize that there is a distance between Jesus and me and I can no longer be intimate with Him. I have no idea where He is going, and the goal has become strangely distant.

Jesus Christ had to understand fully every sin and sorrow that human beings could experience, and that is what makes Him seem unfamiliar. When we see this aspect of Him, we realize we really don’t know Him. We don’t recognize even one characteristic of His life, and we don’t know how to begin to follow Him. He is far ahead of us, a Leader who seems totally unfamiliar, and we have no friendship with Him. The discipline of dismay is an essential lesson which a disciple must learn. The danger is that we tend to look back on our times of obedience and on our past sacrifices to God in an effort to keep our enthusiasm for Him strong (see Isaiah 50:10-11). But when the darkness of dismay comes, endure until it is over, because out of it will come the ability to follow Jesus truly, which brings inexpressibly wonderful joy.

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The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said. ~ Peter Drucker

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

Post-mortem

Evil enough to see an awkward game

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ust as we are out of the dust and din of the city limit, the highly chargedatmosphere of tension, emotion and commotion are now over. The fury mobs, their shouts and yells in the streets and the high decibel sound of vehicles whizzing to and fro which were ear-offendingare no more to be seen and heard.

All is quiet in the front. Only posters and some banners which are in shreds remain only to remind us that another general election was held in the land where politicians often promise unreachable stars, and for those diehard Naga freedom fighters, they would call it as an “Indian imposed election”. And what is more to be added here is that, the odds and ends that are scattered around and still can be seen in some places testify that throng of multitudes from various sleepy villages gathered in those places, supporting their respective candidates, and like vultures relishing rotten carcass, they remained there till closure of electioneeringcampaign.

They were mostly sweaty class of people who were earlier ferried to the towns by their party workers for electioneering campaign. Paradoxically, their mode of choosing candidate is always on parochial considerations, such as which party has prospect of coming to power, who has more money to spend for them, and then descending way down to petty local issues and personal selfish gains-all these and others have their place in getting influenced theelectorates whiledeciding who should be supported, rather than on the basis of merit of the policy and programmes of the political parties which can be seen in their manifestoes.

For the common people, the quality and capability of the individual candidates which are indispensable for leadership are just ignored away.

Democracy is still on trial and still a long way to go to become matured as we see from the way elections were held every time.

If we care to look back at the chronology of the Nagaland election which was first introduced in 1964, the earlier two elections, i.e., 1964 and 1969 were free and fair as they were held as per the norm of the election manual-each

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gang up, where the best will perish and the thugs will rise to the top; the best man will stand aloof and estranged and power will be largely wielded by the irresponsible agents of ignorant masters. And thus, after having analyzed the whole situation carefully, one can say conveniently that the overall life of Naga society has come to the fact that traitors are advanced and mediocrities triumphed, while everything that is best and most honest is trampled underfoot.

This being the ugly game painted in politics,there had been continuous efforts in many countries to improve upon the system so that proper representations are ensured through fair and free election.

However, this does not seemto be happening, and seemingly will never happen inour state in the way it should be,even as we go on having elections in the days to come. Therefore, this awkward game will have to go on and on, and indeed, it should and would, with no sign of changing to a better one but with more improvident way of booth-capturing.

Can anyone conceptualize the structure as to how we can prevent from reaching dipping point of danger where money alone willdecide the fate of future democracy?

Not long before, the neo-rich politicians in Nagaland will issue decree that, without money no person can enter into an election fray in the same way Pope Sixtus IV had sanctioned the Spanish Inquisition and decreed that money would deliver souls from purgatory.

Shouldn’t we say then that the cost of assembly election and democratic values be analyzed with a view to having clean election in future? If democracy is to be achieved its objective of the greatest good of the largest number of people, shouldn’t we say then that the ideal subjective of election campaign is to help voters to cast their votes wisely? But the fundamental question is: even if we offer our people the chance to learn the truth, would they even want to listen to it? The answer to this is seemingly a big ‘NO’. As such, the democratic value is slowly eroding and it is at risk. What happened to Hillary Clinton when called

for fair polls in Russia? She attacked vehemently against fraud and manipulation of election through high-tech such as the one we have here called Electronic Voting for which Putin reacted sharply.

When US presidential election came last year, Russia damaged her poll chances for speaking out what she believes to be right.The same situation is prevailing even in our own locality today, affected by the wave of change. When I warned my own villagers and called for fair polling on the day of election, they protested. This is just one case citing for an example.Voter’s impersonation, proxy voting continued to be still rampant, while alleged booth-capturing and purchasing votes are reported as phenomenally increasing than before. This phenomenal rise of electoral malpractices does not necessarily reflect the genuine mandate of the masses but manipulated farce just as an election can be manipulated through high-tech which is a direct threat to the future democracy. Therefore, those of us who really care about the future of our posterity do not view favorably with the way elections were held everytime.

Surely, the Nagas will have to pay heavy price someday Our forefathers were saner, wiser and honest than what the children of the present generation are. Although they were illiterate, they practiced the purest form of democracy where they carefully studied the antecedents of the person before chosen him to be a leader. The scene had changed. Today, what we have is so-call electoral politics which has devastated Naga society due to bitter fought election for money.

Every time election is held, it used to come like ruinous wind that sweeps away all the sanctities of the land.

The result is: our personal relationships, family bonds, love, friendship, neighborly and community ties - all are tinctured by the so-called electoral politics which is unfortunate. To conclude, let me quote the celebrated aphorism of Reverent late Longri Ao that, “the Nagas shall not go unpunished one day.”

Z. Katiry, Keyake, Kohima

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e have all read and learned, or been made aware about pollution. From Air to water to noise pollution etc, everybody is adversely affected, in as much as everyone is responsible in contributing towards pollution. The health of human beings, animals and birds, and of our environment is of vital concern since there is nothing good about pollution than to suffer its negative impact. Considering the hazardous effects of environmental pollution, popular leaders of the world have, during “Green Summits”, resolved to make collective and consistent efforts in tackling the problems of pollution. The dreary consequence of our ignorance on Environmental issues should awaken our senses and evoke positive response from every member of the “World Family”.

Having briefly introduced thus about pollution, this writer would now attempt to stress on one type of pollution which has been so far ignored by everybody, that is verbal pollution.

As expressed above, pollution takes many forms, but this Verbal type is mostly overlooked.

Charles Swindoll is credited for having coined the term “verbal pollution” which is passed around by grumblers, complainers and criticizers. The poison of pessimism creates an atmosphere of whole sale negativism where nothing but the bad side of everything is emphasized.

In the context of the Nagas, it has become quite a common thing, even like a neo-fashion, to utter 2-3 bad words in a single sentence. Young men and women today, are particularly seen giving voice to such socio-religiously unacceptable vocabularies that tend to lean more towards being vulgar, (even abusive) than to being meaningful without an iota of understanding what their words imply. The relevance of language/dialect as an identity of a particular tribe, or State is diluted through usage of such words. This generation of wannabes/copycats of the west or south-east Asia are losing their cultural and traditional identity. In an attempt to look, act, speak, and dress like the Western, Korean counterparts they are bartering off their true identity, and contributing towards “verbal pollution”. It has become quite common to use 3-4 different languages in one sentence. And going by their interest and eagerness to learn and apply other languages (say Korean), the day may not be far when today’s children would have forgotten to speak their own mother tongue properly/fluently.

The South-East-West “masala language” addled with “slang and dirty” Nagamese, sprinkled with “rough and randy” tribal dialect in order to be considered as Hip/Standardized by our young people would have contributed much to Verbal Pollution.

Allow me to share one experiment: A group of Christian friends became concerned about this form of Pollution and their personal part in it. So they made a pact to avoid critical words for a whole week. They were surprised to find how little they spoke! As they continued to experiment, they actually had to relearn conversation skills. From the above experiment, we can conclude just how much we contribute towards VERBAL POLLUTION without even realising about it.

If we want to rid of Verbal Pollution, we must choose to change and ask for God’s help. And that’s a great way to start cleaning up our Spiritual Environment.

(What! Never speak one evil word, Or rash, or idle, or unkind O how shall I, most gracious Lord,This mark of true perfection find?_Wesley) To conclude, let’s help stamp out (verbal) pollution by cleaning up our speech.

A. Anato Swu, Satakha, Zunheboto

India heading towards goldilocks economy

Goldilocks Economy is one which enjoys sustained economic growth and low inflation.

A Goldilocks economy is when growth isn’t too hot, causing inflation, nor too cold, creating a recession.

It has an ideal growth rate of between 2-3 percent, as measured by GDP growth Indian economy is enjoying a Goldilocks moment as growth is picking up without spiking inflation, which allows a marketfriendly monetary policy.

The latest data showed that factories increased production faster while retail infla-

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for himself and herself which means one man and one vote.

If there were any left-over ballot papers at the end of the day, not one party coveted nor fought over it, for it was a shame and a taboo for the Nagas to covet others right, reminding ourselves how our forefathers used to study carefully the antecedents of the person before making him a leader.Sadly, all these sanctities were violated when purchase of votes started since 1982, especially by those who had access to easy money, which gradually promoted to introducing intoxicating substance to hoodwink voters which was the beginning of seizing power through unfair means. Then came the time when the fate of democracy was decided by 2 or 3 persons only by stamping the whole ballotpapersalmost in all polling stations in the statewhich led to the increased practices of untold Christian behavior in the vilest form which finally culminated in forcefully seizing the people’s mandate through the barrel of AK-47 to govern the land. Today, votes are being sold and purchased openly like during the time of Martin Luther where ecclesiastical offices were sold openly to the highest bidders. Dante, the author of “Hell Fire” who visited Rome during pontification of Boniface VIII, called the Vatican as “Sewer of corruption”. This ugly picture that has paintedon Naga society can never be erased. These are all but signs of cultural decay and moral bankruptcy which is steadily destroying our collective destiny with no hope of building a better society for Nagas themselves.

Tell me, thither do we go.

This being what politics is all about in Nagaland, eitheryou have tons of money to buy brigade of criminals and professional gunmen, or else it amounts to nothing. They will throw their weight around during the election - harassing, booth-capturing etc. It is impossible to have a conversation that does not quickly turn into a conversation about money. This is wolfish world.

Here they will tear you to pieces alive. And mind you, when physical force is the ultimate arbiterin politics, the dacoits and goondas will drive to connive, conspire and

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tion eased for the second straight month in February.

India had done a remarkable job in repairing its macro economy from CY 2014 to 2017. In a significant recovery, Asia’s third largest economy, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at 7.2 per cent in the third quarter of financial year 2017-18 (OctoberDecember) All is well when economic growth is high and inflation is low. The Indian economy seems to have finally come to this happy place as the latest set of data showed that facto-

ries increased production faster while retail inflation softened for the second straight month. The Goldilocks economy, with higher growth and lower inflation, is back both in India and globally, a welcome change from the recent inflation scare.

The Index of Industrial Production grew by 7.47% in January, with manufacturing maintaining its impressive pace of expansion at 8.69%. The pace is faster than expected and coupled with softening inflation comes as a pleasant surprise to the markets.

A broad-based industrial recovery is on track and investment too seems to be reviving, albeit slowly.

Capital goods held on to the impressive 14% growth, and the driver of consumer goods growth was durables.

What is more comforting is that all this quickening in growth is not adding to inflationary pressure. Retail inflation’s fall to 4.44% in February from 5.07% the previous month should please policymakers, although they’re likely to see through the fall in vegetable and pulse prices. Core inflation, a reflection of demand

pressures on the economy, too has softened but by only a small margin India will again to be the fastest growing economy in the world, with a promising Goldilock economy that will grow and grow and subsequently will alleviate poverty and hardship, The budget has allocated a record Rs 5.97 lakh crore for infrastructure. The policy thrust on BRAHMA (Banking and Finance, Rural, Affordable Housing and MSME-led Acceleration) is likely to spawn a healthy microcosm of backward and forward linkages, and

Bio-toilets spills over: nauseating sight

n the 12th March, 2018, after attending a Seminar organized by the Department of Philosophy and Religion of the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, boarded 12510GHYBNC Superfast Express scheduled to depart at about 15. 50 PM but arrived at Visakhapatnam Junction at about 17.05 and left at 17.20 PM. As I was waiting on the Platform designated for the S10 compartment, the picture that rolled as the train was arriving that—all the Second Class Reserved Compartments were over crowded—almost more than double wherein on each berth about 4-to-5 were sitting and the scene was the also same in side-lower and upper-berths.

With great difficulty I managed to reach the seat/berth. To my bewilderment all the berths were lowered and on each berth at

an average 5 passengers were sitting.

Re l a t ive ly i t ’s a l o n g train with more bogies carrying mostly youth—un-skilled and semi-skilled belonging to Northeast region—primarily for employment. Megacities such as Bangalore pull people from the underdeveloped regions for want of labor in the unorganized sectors, and so, the push-pull theory functions in this way. Youth migrate to megacities in large numbers for want of jobs. Whenever they get a call from their contacts they just buy unreserved tickets and board the trains. They just board the trains—facing all sorts of difficulties in order to satiate their hunger and save the rest to send home.

Having spent some hours I managed to reach the toilet and

opened the door—the sight was stomach-churning. Immediately I closed it and thought the opposite one would be little better, but was worse than the other. The shit-holes of the toilets were full and spilling over. Immediately I searched for On Board Housing Servicing Service (OBHS), but hardly found anyone. Unless and until the quality, functioning and monitoring of “bio-toilets” are strengthened, the poor quality and management of toilets are bound to create more health hazards for the passengers. How could two toilets serve the need of more than 300 passengers in each bogey? It’s horrifying and somehow some passengers get into the 3rd A/C and managed, while many somehow had to manage.

Those who gover n the country and the Ministry of

Railways may use slogans such as “New India”, “Modernizing”/ ”Privatizing” Indian Railways, but should look into these because those who travel from the Northeast to Bangalore spend approximately about 60 hours on the train. On top of that none came to check my ticket as I travelled from Visakhapatnam to Bangalore Cantonment. When asked I was told that this is the condition they face whenever they travel by this train. Even those who reserved their tickets in advance face problems. Big talk of taking India to greater heights would remain a pipe dream; unless and until clean toilets with running water are provided for the citizens.” Achhe Din” means clean toilets on ground as well as on rails.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

ensure that the ensuing pickup in economic activity is broad-based and inclusive.

India’s Goldilocks economic scenario can be a strong influence on investors’With domestic and global data suggesting a pickup in economic growth, analysts believe that stock markets in India will extend their recent gains but economic indicators will remain a deciding factor for the market momentum.

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Finance Officer, NU Lumami

Reader’s Post

Be content and do your duty

Sir,

Now that a new government has been installed, public are eagerly waiting for all the promises to materialize in the coming days. Enough has been said about our roads and bridges etc and it is now time for the leader to deliver to the people their dues. I also hope that the new government would remain stable and those without portfolios would be content to remain as MLA and work for the people. We have seen enough dramas in the past so please give us a smooth five years filled with developments and less of pomposity.

Rupono K. Lotha, Jail Colony, Kohima Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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RS adjourned for the day; Cong blames ‘BJP allies’ for disruption UPA government for rushing with the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014 “hastily, unjustly and unscientifically”, which led to an uproar in the house.

Naidu then adjourned the upper house till 2 p.m.

TDP leader slams Congress, reminds BJP of promises

View of Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): The Rajya Sabha was on Thursday adjourned for the day soon after it met at 3 p.m. after multiple earlier adjournments, amid a ruckus by the TDP and AIADMK members who thronged near the Chair’s podium shouting slogans and displaying placards.

The Congress blamed the “allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)” for not allowing the house to function.

The upper house was scheduled to take up the Finance Bill and two Appropriation Bills for discussion and returning to the Lok Sabha. However, the Bills could not be taken up in the house as the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the AIADMK members created pandemonium.

The TDP is a partner in the ruling National Dem-

ocratic Alliance (NDA) while the AIADMK is friendly towards the BJP and is with the government for all practical purposes.

The TDP members have been agitating over the alleged “injustice” meted out to Andhra Pradesh by the Centre by not giving it special status, while the AIADMK has been demanding the constitution of a Cauvery Water Board to look into the Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien asked the agitating MPs to go back to their seats, saying if the House was not in order he would have to adjourn it and the responsibility for the house’s failure to pass the Finance and Appropriation Bills would lie with “those who are shouting slogans”.

“The responsibility for not taking up the Finance Bill is on you,” Kurien told the MPs who had gathered near his seat before adjourning the house for the day.

Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the house was expected to function but “the allies of the BJP” were not allowing it to.

Earlier, TDP member and former Union Minister Y.S. Chowdary sought permission to complete the statement he was making in the morning under Rule 242 on why he resigned from the government.

However, Kurien said it was appropriate that Chowdary seek the Chairman’s permission the next day as it was the latter who had aborted his statement in the morning.

Chowdary had blamed the earlier Congress-led

Slamming the Congress for a hasty and unscientific division of Andhra Pradesh, TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday also told the BJP to keep its promises to the state.

Raju, who was the Aviation Minister, resigned along with party colleague Y.S. Chowdary from the Modi government to protest against the “injustice” meted out to Andhra Pradesh by denying the state special category status.

Making a scathing attack on the Congress, which oversaw Andhra’s bifurcation, Raju said the division put a strain on the democratic process which was unparalleled in the world.

“Andhra Pradesh being reduced to the residue state of Andhra Pradesh in a rather unscientific manner threw its people in a situation where (they were) deprived of institutions, infrastructure, capital... reduced to the lowest per capita income among the region,” he said in the Lok Sabha. “Moreover, the way the division took place,

along with the strain it put on democratic process, is probably unparalleled in any democratic republic in the world,” Raju said, amid uproar from Congress benches.

“Intensive discussions addressing all concerns was absent. We were thankful to the then opposition who extracted reluctant assurances from the then government which raised hopes over future.”

He said that while farmers gave up land to set up institutions in the new capital, “they find it difficult to accept complicated figures and drafts” and were baffled that assurances giv en in Parliament were still being debated.

Saying the TDP always had a “national outlook”, he said: “Trying to get all shades of political thoughts on a common platform is not easy. Yet the effort continues. Telugus have always been proud Indians.

“Democratic processes should always address people’s aspirations. It is in this context that I hope that the points raised during the division will be attended to logically,” he said.

Raju thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending cooperation to the two TDP ministers.

The TDP has been protesting in Parliament since the budget was presented, stating the state had not been given the due it was promised when Telangana was created.

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CBSE denies Class 12 exam paper leak NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): The CBSE on Thursday denied that the Class 12 Accountancy exam paper was leaked even as the Delhi government ordered an inquiry into the allegations.

The Central Board of Secondary Education said that some “miscreants” were circulating rumours to disturb the examination even as the exam was underway.

“There has been no leakage of the question paper. All the seals (of packed question papers) have been found intact at all the exam centres,” the Board said in

its official statement.

“During the process of examination, however, at local level, some miscreants tried to play mischief by circulating messages through WhatsApp and other social media to disturb the sanctity of exami-

nations,” the CBSE said.

The CBSE has also decided to lodge an FIR against those who circulated the rumours.

Earlier, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia ordered the Directorate of Education to investigate and lodge a complaint with the CBSE. This followed media reports that the question paper was leaked on WhatsApp. Sisodia said swift action must be taken so that hard-working students do not suffer due to the “negligence of the Central Board of Secondary Education”.

Air India’s Twitter glitch: probe launched

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): National carrier Air India on Thursday said that it has “restored” its official Twitter handle after it was hacked.

According to a senior airline official, Air India has commenced its investigation into the matter.

“The official Twitter handle has been restored (after it was hacked). We have commenced our investigation into the matter,” the official told IANS

here. Hackers broke into the Air India’s official Twitter account early on Thursday, posting messages in Turkish language, including flight cancellation announcements.

They changed the official handle @airindiain to @airindiaTR. “Last minute important announcement. All our flights have been cancelled.

From now on, we will fly with Turkish Airlines,” read one of the messages

from the hackers.

The group “I ayyAldAzt” claimed to be a Turkish Cypriot Army on their Twitter handle.

“Your account has been hacked by the Turkish cyber army Ayyildiz Tim. Your DM correspondence and important data have been captured,” read another tweet before the official Air India Twitter handle was restored.

Air India has 1,46,000 followers on Twitter.

SC flays section of media for ‘irresponsible reporting’ Araria will become hub of terror: Giriraj

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and write anything? Is that journalism?” “How can anyone write whatever they feel about anyone. There are limits... are they free to write anything? What they write sometimes is sheer contempt of court,” the CJI observed.

Stressing that he was not commenting on the case before the bench, Justice Misra added: “You cannot

reproduce anything that comes to your heart and mind. There has to be some basis. You cannot nurture, construct, construe, create anything. That’s not the culture of journalism.”

“The question of gagging the media does not come at all. I have myself rebuffed all attempts to gag the media, but we do expect the

media, especially electronic media, to become more responsible. They cannot publish anything only because they have some websites,” Justice Misra said while cautioning such electronic media and websites.

Justice Misra’s remarks came during the hearing of an appeal by news portal “The Wire” and its founding editors and journalist against the Gujarat High Court’s January 8 order, refusing to quash summons issued against them by a trial court.

Jo u r n a l i s t Ro h i n i Singh’s article on the company of Jay Shah, son of BJP President Amit Shah, was published in “The Wire”. The article claimed Jay’s company’s turnover

grew exponentially after the BJP-led government came to power at the Centre in 2014. The top court asked the Gujarat trial court not to proceed till April 12 with the criminal defamation complaint filed by Jay Shah last year against the news portal and its journalists.

The bench also comprising Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud asked Jay Shah to filed his response within two weeks.

The High Court had in January, rejecting the website’s petition for quashing of the criminal defamation case filed by Jay Shah, had said that based on initial impression, there was a case against the reporter and editors.

to “radical thinking”.

“This is not only a threat to Bihar but also to the country. It will be a hub of terror,” Singh, who is Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, said. Singh is known for making controversial remarks even in the past.

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NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday lashed out at a section of the media for what it said was “irresponsible reporting” and observed that they should not feel like the “Pope sitting on the pulpit”.

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra in particular criticised the electronic media and websites against baseless publications, containing insinuations, and emphasised the importance of “responsible journalism”.

Justice Misra said: “Many in the electronic media think they can write anything. Whatever excites your imagination -- you can write anything and get away... can some people sit on the pulpit

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): Union Minister Giriraj Singh stoked controversy on Thursday, a day after the BJP lost the Araria Lok Sabha bypoll to the RJD, and said the district will become “a hub of terror”. Singh said Araria in Bihar was not only a border area close to Nepal and Bangladesh, but has also given birth

Odisha BJP leader held

Jayanarayan Mishra being arrested by Police on thursday

B H U B A N E S WA R , MARCH 15 (IANS): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Odisha Minister Jayanarayan Mishra was on Thursday arrested in connection with a firing incident in which a Biju Janata Dal worker had died in Bargarh district.

The police also arrested another accused Sibu Diwan. A total of eight persons have been arrested in the firing incident so far.

A police team led by Padampur sub-divisional police officer Laxmi Narayan Panda raided Mishra’s house in Sambalpur and took him into custody for questioning.

Mishra was later arrested for his alleged link with the perpetrators of the violence.

“We have arrested Mishra for his alleged link with the firing incident in which one person was killed. We K Y M C

will produce him in court today (Thursday),” said a Padampur sub-divisional police officer. Some miscreants had attacked Minister Sushanta Singh’s brother Subrat Singh, his driver Dileswar Sahu and two other associates at Banabira village under Sohela block of Bargarh district on February 22. The incident occurred two days before the Bijepur by-election held on February 24. Dileswar Sahu, who sustained a critical head injury in the attack, died at the SCB Hospital in Cuttack. Reacting to the arrest, Labour Minister Sushanta Singh said Mishra is the prime accused in the Banbira attack. “There is no question of politics in the arrest. Mishra is involved in the violence which led to death of a person,” said Singh.

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138 flights stand cancelled.

Put together, IndiGo and GoAir have cancelled around 626 flights.

While the airlines have said that choice of alternative flights and refund would be offered for the passengers, it was not immediately clear how the process would be implemented.

While an IndiGo spokesperson said the airline follows all the guidelines as per the relevant provisions of the applicable regulations, to the same query, a GoAir spokesperson said, “We follow the process as specified by DGCA in its CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement). The same has also been published on our website.”

The DGCA stipulates certain norms to be followed in case of cancelled flights and in the current situation, the grounding of a total of 11 A320 neos, powered by faulty P&W engines has been done after the regulator’s directive.

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New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI): Continuing the positive growth path, India’s exports grew by 4.5 per cent in February to USD 25.8 billion, Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia said Thursday. Imports too rose by 10.4 per cent to USD 37.8 billion during the last month, leaving a trade deficit of USD 12 billion. The country’s merchandise exports are showing continuous positive growth, Teaotia told reporters here. During April-February period of the current fiscal, exports recorded a growth of 11 per cent to USD 273.7 billion, while imports grew by 21 per cent to USD 416.87 billion.

ments made on their respective websites.

According to the curtailed flight schedule submitted to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and posted on the airline’s website, IndiGo would not operate 36 daily flights between March 15 and March 21.

Another 18 daily flights would remain cancelled between March 22 and March 24. The number of flights cancelled between March 25 and March 31 stands at 16 per day, the airline indicated.

This takes the total number of cancelled flights to 488 till the end of this month.

The revised schedule of Wadia group-promoted GoAir showed that the airline has cancelled seven daily flights to 10 destinations between March 16 and March 24 apart from cancelling six services per week between March 15 and March 22. On the whole,

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Mumbai, Mar 15 (PTI): Passengers are likely to face harrowing times with IndiGo and GoAir deciding to cancel more than 600 flights this month, of which 480 are by IndiGo alone, following grounding of 11 A320 neo planes with faulty Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines.

The cancellations by the two budget carriers, which operate more than 1,200 flights daily on average, may significantly disrupt the summer schedule.

There was no immediate clarity about the way possible compensation and alternative choices would be made available to the passengers already having tickets.

IndiGo, which has the largest share in the domestic aviation market, would be cancelling as many as 488 flights during the period March 15-31. GoAir has decided to cancel a total of 138 flights between March 15-22, as per announce-

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tions) electronic messaging system used for overseas funds transfers.

None of these fraudulent transactions were registered on the bank’s internal transaction messaging system, the CBS, enabling the fraud to go undetected for long.

Briefing reporters here following a three-day workshop, State Bank of India Deputy MD and Risk Officer M.S. Shastri said the banks have decided to restrict SWIFT transactions to between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

He also said that following an audit by each PSB of their LoUs and Letters of Comfort (LoCs) transactions, which systems were scrapped by the regulator Reserve Bank of India (RBI) earlier this week, it had been reported at the workshop that there are no more fraudulent transations on this account since the PNB fraud.

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tional partners viz- Unity College, NEISSR, St. Joseph’s College, Public College of Commerce, S.D. Jain Girl’s College, Tetso College, Baptist High School, Carmel Higher Secondary School, Christina Memorial Higher Secondary School, Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, North-Field School, S.D. Jain Higher Secondar y School, St. Paul Higher Secondary School, St. Paul School (Phesama), Unity Christian Higher Secondary School. It has also advised all job seekers to carry a minimum of five updated resumes.

New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): All public sector banks (PSBs) will have to link their SWIFT systems with their respective Core Banking Solution (CBS) systems by April 30 as a measure to prevent frauds like the recent one perpetrated on Punjab National Bank (PNB), it was announced on Thursday.

The state-run banks also decided to speed up the process of taking out “cyber insurance”, among other decisions that were taken here at a workshop of senior PSB officials on risk management.

The Rs 13,540 crore fraud on PNB by accused diamantaire Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, involved using Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) issued in favour of the accused by bank employees who misused their access to PNB’s SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunica-

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Dimapur, Mar 15 (NPN): Internal Quality Assessment Cell, Unity College and NIIT will jointly organize a mega job fair at Unity College, Dimapur on March 17.

More than 50 organizations from various industries viz- IT, ITES, hospitality, service, infrastructures, retail, FMCG, media and job consultants are expected to participate. Interested recruiters and job applicants can contact 96121-71341 or 89746-65579 for free participation and details.

The organisers have also invited all the NIITians and alumni of all institu-

Aircraft grounding: IndiGo cancels 488 flights, GoAir 138

New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI): Gold slipped by Rs 65 to Rs 31,450 per ten gram at the bullion market Thursday due to slackened demand from local jewellers amid a weak trend overseas.

Silver followed suit and lost Rs 160 to Rs 39,400 per kg.

Traders said a sluggish demand from local jewellers and retailers at domestic spot market and a subdued trend overseas mainly weighed on the prices. Globally, gold fell 0.11 per cent to USD 1,322.70 an ounce and silver by 0.21 per cent to USD 16.47 an ounce in London.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity shed Rs 65 each to Rs 31,450 and Rs 31,300 per ten gram, respectively. It had gained Rs 65 yesterday.

Sovereign however remained flat at Rs 24,800 per piece of eight gram.

Silver ready also fell by Rs 160 to Rs 39,400 per kg and weekly-based delivery

by Rs 230 to Rs 38,770 per kg.

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port the near-term growth outlook.

It contains measures that will benefit low-income earners (such as a minimum price support and free health insurance) and support rural demand.

The government also plans to ramp up infrastructure outlays, in particular by state-owned enterprises, the agency said.

“Those policies come on top of substantial road construction plans and a bank recapitalisation plan announced late last year, which should also provide some support to growth in the medium term,” Fitch said. On inflation, the rating agency said, accelerating food prices were the main cause of the pick-up in headline inflation. By contrast, fuel price increases have been contained by the government’s decision to roll back excise duties to keep prices stable in the face of rising oil prices.

by customers of the bank,” it added.

The SBI on March 13 had substantially reduced charges for non-maintenance of average monthly balance (AMB) in savings accounts, which would benefit 25 crore bank customers.

The revised charges would be effective from April 1, 2018. This step was taken keeping in view the feedback from various stakeholders, it said.

Refuting media reports that the SBI has closed 41.16 lakh accounts after introduction of the requirement of AMB, the bank said: “The bank would like to clarify that these accounts have not been closed suo-motu.”

It said the SBI has 41 crore savings bank accounts.

During the current financial year, 2.10 crore savings bank accounts have been opened, of which 1.10 crore accounts are Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, which are exempted from the average monthly balance requirement.

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all likely to grow well above trend in 2018.

The global economic growth is set to remain above 3 per cent for three consecutive years until 2019, a performance not achieved since the mid 2000s, it said.

As regard India, it said the money supply recovered to its pre-demonetisation level in mid-2017 and is now increasing steadily, similar to the previous trend.

Also, disruptions related to goods and services tax (GST) rollout in July 2017 have gradually diminished.

Showing signs of recovery, the Indian economy hit a five-quarter high of 7.2 per cent in the OctoberDecember period on good show in key sectors like agriculture, construction and manufacturing.

Fitch said the Budget for 2018-19 fiscal, beginning April, envisages a slower pace of fiscal consolidation and, therefore, should sup-

New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): The country’s largest public sector bank State Bank of India (SBI) on Thursday clarified that the number of accounts closed in the bank is higher this year due to the merger and it has nothing to do with maintenance of minimum balance.

“On account of the merger of SBI’s associate banks with SBI in April 2017, where the customers were having multiple accounts with different associate banks and SBI, the number of accounts closed during the year is relatively high,” the bank said in a statement.

“Customers who are not able to maintain average monthly balance have the option to get their Regular Savings Bank accounts converted to BSBD accounts free of charge. Effective April 1, 2018, the service charges for non-maintenance of average monthly balance have been reduced by 75 per cent which has been very well appreciated

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New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI): Indian economy is likely to grow by 7.3 per cent in next fiscal and the growth will accelerate further to 7.5 per cent in 2019-20 on account of increased investment in infrastructure and waning of the disruptions caused

by GST rollout, said global rating agency Fitch.

In its Global Economic Outlook report, the USbased agency forecast Indian economy to clock a growth rate of 6.5 per cent this fiscal, a tad lower than official estimates by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) of 6.6 per cent. The economy grew 7.1 per cent in 2016-17.

The pick up in growth is expected as “the influence of one-off policy-related factor which was dragging growth has now waned,” it added. The rating agency also projected uptick in global growth saying the US, eurozone and China are

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Will expel UK diplomats soon: Russia MOSCOW/LONDON, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Russia warned on Thursday that it would retaliate very soon for Britain’s expulsion of 23 diplomats over a nerve toxin attack on a Russian former double agent, reports Reuters.

Britain says Russia is responsible for using the Novichok ner ve agent against Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the English city of Salisbury.

They have been critically ill in hospital since they were found on March 4.

Russia denies any involvement and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused London of behaving in a “boorish” way, adding that this was partly due to the problems Britain faces over its planned exit from the European Union next year.

Lavrov said Russia’s response would come “very soon” but be conveyed to British officials first, an apparent contradiction of an earlier report by state news agency RIA that said Lavrov had promised to expel British diplomats.

In the biggest expulsion of Russian diplomats from London since the Cold War, Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday gave 23 Russians who she said

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gestures during a meeting with South Korea’s National Security Office chief Chung Eui-yong in Moscow, March 13, 2018.

were spies working under diplomatic cover a week to leave London.

“These are all signs of a provocation against our country. The position of the British side seems absolutely irresponsible to us,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

“We insist that Russia has no connection to what happened in Great Britain,” Peskov told a conference call. In London, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson ratcheted up the rhetoric against Russia, accusing it of glorying in the attack on Skripal, which he described as a way of scaring anyone who stood up to President

Vladimir Putin.

Johnson said the evidence of Russian guilt was “overwhelming” because only Moscow had access to the poison used and a motive for harming Skripal.

“There is something in the kind of smug, sarcastic response that we’ve heard from the Russians that to me betokens their fundamental guilt,” he told the BBC. “They want to simultaneously deny it and yet at the same time to glory in it.” Johnson said the attack was a way for Putin to send a message to anyone considering taking a stand against it that ‘You do that, you are going to die’.

Skripal, a former agent of the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency, betrayed dozens of Russian agents to Britain before being arrested in 2004. He was freed as part of a spy swap deal in 2010 and took refuge in Britain.

At home, the British government has been under pressure from lawmakers and media to show it is getting tough on Russia, with some experts saying that despite the rhetoric the response did not go far enough to bother Putin.

Johnson defended Britain’s response and suggested that there could be further consequences for Russians close to Putin.

“We will go after the money and actually we are going after the money,” he said, adding that the National Crime Agency and Economic Crimes Unit were investigating a wide range of individuals. He declined to give details, citing legal reasons.

Johnson also said he had been heartened by strong expressions of support from the United States and other allies -- although it remains unclear whether there will be a coordinated international response to the Novichok attack.

B’desh mourns 26 killed in plane crash DHAKA, MAR 15 (IANS): Bangladesh observed a national day of mourning on Thursday in memory of the 26 people killed in a US-Bangla Airplanes plane crash in Nepal.

The Bangladeshi government said in a statement that its national flag would fly at half-mast at all public, semi-public, autonomous and private offices as well as in all Bangladesh diplomatic missions abroad, bdnews24. com reported.

The aircraft with 71 people on board crashed and burst into flames while landing at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday. Fiftyone people were killed, including 26 Bangladeshis.

Ten Bangladeshis were also injured in the accident, of whom three would continue to receive treatment in Kathmandu.

Two of the injured will be transferred to India, four will be moved to Bangladesh, and one has arrived in Singapore for treatment, the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry said in a statement cited by Efe news.

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Israeli Tanks target Hamas posts in Gaza in response to explosions.

GAZA CITY, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Israel’s military hit Hamas posts in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after Palestinians set off two bombs near the border fence, the military said, with no casualties reported.

Israel’s military also said it suspected based on surveillance video there was “an attempt” to fire rocketpropelled grenades toward its forces, but nothing was hit, reports AFP. If confirmed, it would be the first time such weapons were used by Gaza militants against Israeli forces since a 2014 war, army spokesman Jonathan Conricus said.

A security source from Hamas, the Islamist movement which runs the Gaza Strip, said that one Israeli round hit an observation post near the border, causing

damage but no casualties.

He said that earlier, shortly after sunrise, there were explosions near the border. Israel said two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were detonated some 100 metres away from the fence on the Gaza side.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blasts and Israel said it could not say who was behind it, though it held Hamas responsible as the de facto power in the Palestinian enclave.

Israel said the IEDs were detonated “toward” soldiers in a vehicle on the Israeli side of the fence near the northeastern Gaza Strip at around 6:00 am.

“It appears that there was also an attempt to fire RPG rockets toward the force,” Conricus said.

“We don’t have the

final confirmation of that yet, but that is currently our working assumption.”

Israel’s army then hit what it said were four military positions in the strip belonging to Hamas and Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad with tank fire and another with air power, Conricus said.

Israel also war ned Hamas not to use civilian protests that occur near the border fence as cover to carry out attacks against its forces.

Beginning on March 30, Gazans are planning to erect hundreds of tents near the Israeli border for a sixweek show of support for Palestinian refugees.

On February 17, four Israeli soldiers were wounded by an improvised explosive device on the border, sparking intense military retaliation.

Israel warplanes attacked 18 “terror targets belonging to Hamas” in Gaza in response to the blast, which severely wounded two of the soldiers, and a subsequent Palestinian rocket attack on southern Israel.

The following day, troops shot dead two Palestinian teenagers near the border, Gaza medical sources said.

Lanka lifts UN seeks urgent aid for Palestinians social Nepal’s chief justice Gopal Parajuli resigns media ban

ROME, MAR 15 (agencies): A US-induced half-billion-dollar funding shortfall for the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians risks cutting critical services that could “push the suffering in disastrous and unpredictable directions,” the U.N. chief warned Thursday.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed an emergency funding conference in Rome after the U.S. administration this year slashed tens of millions to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, prompting the

greatest funding crisis in its 68-year history.

According to AP report, the agency, the oldest and largest U.N. relief program in the Middle East, provides health care, education and social services to an estimated 5 million Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.

Guterres told the conference, which was sponsored by Jordan, Egypt and Sweden, that investment in U.N. programs addresses the despair and other factors “that lead to radicalization” among

APPRECIATION

Shri. Chemben Phom G/Secy., BJP Longleng Distt.

Shri. B. Ajoy Phom President, BJP Longleng Distt.

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The BJP Longleng District heartily congratulates Shri. S. Pangnyu Phom for his success in the recent 13th general Assembly election with thumping majority support in the area. The BJP Longleng District wishes the general public, well wishers who cast their valuable vote, helped physically, materially and through prayer support to our BJP candidate Shri. S. Pangnyu Phom to grand success. The people of Longleng District will continue to support the dynamic & great leadership of Shri. S. Pangnyu Phom Minister of Health & Family Welfare. We also give thanks to Shri. Visasolie Lhoungu president BJP Nagaland, Shri. Amit Shah president BJP National and Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi.

May God bless you all.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Medziphema Dist : Dimapur, Nagaland JUDL/SUC-1/2016/683

NOTICE

Dt.Medz.the 13th March 2018

Whereas, Shri. Neichubeilhou, H/o Lt. Khonuo K. Kibami has applied for issue of Succession Certificate the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/ operate her GPF/GIS/Family Pension and all relating to pension matters, bank account NO. 50411139671, Allahabad bank Medziphema of Late Khonuo K. Kibami who expired on 5th Feb. 2018.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland DP-2093 IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM: NAGALAND: MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 218 (K)/2017.

Shri Yangerwapang Jamir …….. Petitioner.

- VS – The State of Nagaland & 7 Ors. …...Respondents.

To, 1. Shri Shekhato Lohe, Sectional Assistant, Office of the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (R&B), Tuensang Division, Tuensang Nagaland.

2. Shri Kihoto, Sectional Assistant, Office of the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (R&B), Zunheboto Division, Zunheboto, Nagaland.

WHEREAS the petitioner Shri Yangerwapang Jamir, S/o Late.

Bendangwati Ao, Permanent Resident of Khensa Village, Mokokchung798601, Nagaland has instituted Writ (Civil) No. 218 (K)/2016, challenging for appointment on compassionate ground. You are hereby called upon to appear in the Court in person or by a pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the Writ Petition on the day of 0204-2018 without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance in the day before mentioned the writ petition shall be heard and determined in your absence.

Signed and sealed by Order of the Court on this the 13th day of March, 2018.

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COLOMBO, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Sri Lanka’s government has ended a weeklong ban on social media that was imposed because of concerns that it was being used to fan anti-Muslim violence in the country’s central region, reports AP. President Maithripala Sirisena said he ordered an immediate lifting of a ban on Facebook after his secretary met with company representatives. He said they pledged they would not allow the service to be used to incite disharmony.

Soon afterward, Sri Lankans were able to use Facebook. Viber and Whatsapp. Buddhist Sinhalese mobs attacked Muslimowned shops, homes and mosques in Kandy district last week after a Sinhalese man died in a reported assault by a group of Muslim men following a private dispute.

AFFIDAVIT

I, H. Pangpen Phom permanent resident of Tangha Village, District- Longleng, Nagaland declared through an Affidavit No. 2544/2017 dated 13.03.2018 that my name inadvertently appeared as H. Bangpen Phom in SBI account and Bangpen Phom in Aadhaar Card are the same and one person only that is me and it should be read corrected as H. Pangpen Phom.

DP-2104 IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 13th 03 '18 NO./REV-1/90-D// Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Lipok Pongener, resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 1662 Dag No. 344/1921 measuring an area 0-00-10 located at Block No/Village 04 Mouza No. 02 which has been mortgaged in the NIDC Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 20.03.18.

Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2086 DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Smti. HEKALI V. SEMA, D/O VITOI resident of DC Hill Colony, Dist. ZUNHEBOTO and State NAGALAND do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belonging to SUMI Community resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my name is inadvertently recorded as HEKALI in my AADHAAR Card bearing No. 4866 4655 9163, PAN CARD bearing no. ALZPH3705K, SBI Passbook bearing A/C No. 11736606810 & HEKALI AYE in my Appointment Order, buy my actual name is HEKALI V. SEMA which is recorded in my all other documents.

3. That the above mentioned names HEKALI, HEKALI AYE and HEKALI V. SEMA are one and same person which is referred to me.

4. That, from the date of this declaration, my name shall be used by the name as HEKALI V. SEMA for all official purpose and legal proceedings and at all time sand occasions.

5. That the statements made in para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this day of 2017 at Zunheboto, Nagaland.

1st Class Magistrate, Zunheboto, Nagaland REGD. VIDE NO. 38, DATE 09.08.17

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FAO Director General Graziano Da Silva (L) shakes hands with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in the Near East, UNRWA, conference, in Rome, March 15, 2018.

young Palestinians.

Cutting sanitation, health care and medical services in already poverty-wracked and conflict-ridden areas “would have severe impacts — a cascade of problems that could push the suffering in disastrous and unpredictable directions,” he warned.

The Trump administration announced in January it was slashing $65 million this year. But the agency said the actual cut was around $300 million because the U.S. had led the agency to believe it would provide $365 million in 2018. The U.S. had been UNWRA’s largest donor, supplying nearly 30 percent of its budget. In announcing the cuts in January, the U.S. State Department said it wanted reforms at the agency, which Israel has strongly criticized.

Regd. No. 173/2017

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 08/03/2017

I, Shri TOKIVI SEMA, Son of Late Khutovi Sema, permanent resident of - Phisami Village, P.S. Seyochung in the district of Kiphire, Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under : 1. That I am a citizen of India by birth and a permanent resident of the aforesaid locality.

2. That my name and date of birth has been entered/recorded as TOKIVI SUMI and 22.10.1978 in my GPF Account and Service Book whereas in all my other document it is recorded as TOKIVI SEMA and 16.10.1978.

3. That the name TOKIVI SUMI and 22.10.1978 has been mistakenly recorded in my GPF Account and Service Book, which should be recorded as TOKIVI SEMA and 16.10.1978.

4. That the names TOKIVI SEMA and 16.10.1978 and TOKIVI SUMI and 22.10.1978 are one and the same persons having single identity.

5. That this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence to authenticate my actual name and date of birth i.e. TOKIVI SEMA and 16.10.1978 and shall produce before any competent authority as and when required.

VERIFICATION I hereby verify that the content made in paragraph No. 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

Deponent.

Solemnly sworn before me.

Notary Public DP-2079

KATHMANDU, MAR 15 (PTI): Nepal’s controversial Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli today resigned from his post, a day after the Judicial Council sacked him for inconsistencies in his date of birth and remaining in office even after crossing the retirement age.

Parajuli met President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and submitted his resignation.

The Judicial Council

removed Parajuli from his post yesterday stating the investigation of documents showed that he had attained the retirement age of 65 years seven months ago on August 5, 2017.

The Judicial Council in the removal letter to Chief Justice cited inconsistencies in the birth dates as mentioned in his citizenship and academic certificates.

The Judicial Council

said that Parajuli should have retired seven months ago when he turned 65, the age of retirement for official positions in Nepal.

The Supreme Court’s senior-most Justice, Deepak Raj Joshi today assumed office as the acting Chief Justice. The judicial council’s decision to remove Parajuli came in the wake of controversy surrounding Parajuli’s date of birth and widespread condemnation

of his move to charge the Nepal’s leading newspaper Kantipur Daily with contempt of court for a series of articles that said he had given up to five different dates of birth on various official documents.

Parajuli was under pressure from his own team of justices to either resign or stay away from the judicial process after nine justices boycotted the benches assigned to them.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

‘Consumer Rights Day’ observed across Nagaland

(L-R) President NVCO, Kezhokhoto Savi speaking at the World Consumer Rights Day at New Market Area Panchayat Hall on March 15. (DIPR) KDLSA members with students and school authorities of DBS, Sechu Zubza. Students of Immanuel College on March 15.

DIMAPUR: “World Consumer Rights Day” was celebrated on March 15, wherein districts and various organisations also observed the day.

Kohima: In Kohima, the event was held at New Market Area Panchayat hall under the theme “Making Digital Market Places Fairer”, organised by New Market Area Panchayat and New Market Youth Organisation and sponsored by Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection department Kohima district.

According to a DIPR report, the aim of this year’s theme was to promote digital market places that were accessible, safer and fairer for consumers

across the globe.

Kezhokhoto Savi, president NVCO while addressing the gathering said that as a consumer one should be aware of one’s rights and to check the quantity, quality and the expiry date of products purchased. He also cautioned the consumers that with all the benefits of the digital market one needed to be aware of the scams and fraud which had become very common in the digital markets. He also said that consumers were the king of the market and without consumers there would be no business.

He appealed to the Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection department to do more and be more ef-

fective in creating awareness on consumer rights.

He also highlighted the importance of GST and consumer rights acts.

The programme was chaired by Vikholie Yiese president NMYO. Haikam Zeliang joint controller LM & CP highlighted the activities of the department and exhorted the participants on the importance of the day. Kuotsuwhelie Kehie, chairman NMAP delivered the welcome address. Invocation was pronounced by Roukuolhoulie Solo pastor Flames of Fire Church, New Market. Special song was presented by Justin & Sam. School children participated in the program.

Phek: The department of Legal Metrology

and Consumer Protection (LM & CP) observed the day at PTC hall with Shanavas C, deputy commissioner Phek as the special guest.

While delivering the keynote address, he highlighted the significance of observing the day and asserted that more attention should be given to local consumers and their rights ensured. He urged all the consumers to be more responsible in the days to come.

The programme was attended by DBs, GBs, colony chairmen, frontal organizations, students and teachers from different school of Phek town. Pastor PTBC, Nusakho Cheiro invoked God’s blessings.

KDLSA: Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) observed the day at Don Bosco School Sechu Zubza, Kohima on March 15.

A press release by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) public relation assistant stated that panel lawyer NSLSA Zasitsolie Beio, explained that a consumer could file a complaint when unfair or restrictive trade was being practiced by traders or service providers.

Zasitsolie Beio said that complaints can be lodged when goods bought or to be bought or services hired or to be hired suffered from any deficiencies.

He said that the time limit for filing a complaint

was within two years from the date of cause of action.

He further said that the consumer dispute redressal machinery is at the national commission, state commission and district forum.

Speaking on rights of the child, Hisinlo Himb, panel lawyer KDLSA explained the various children rights and stressed on several provisions for the protection and care of children provided in the constitution of India as well as various acts enacted by the parliament.

The programme was chaired by Puchole Zaphu, panel lawyer KDLSA, welcome address was delivered

by Fr. Anthony, headmas-

ter. A special number was presented by DBS students and vote of thanks was delivered by Nulhuvolu Rakho.

The programme was attended by the students of class 8-10, teachers and staffs of the school. Altogether 111 students participated in the programme.

Immanuel College: Department of Economics, Immanuel College Dimapur conducted various events to mark the day on March 15.

A press release by HoD of Economics, Immanuel College, Sungjemmongla Jamir state that an awareness campaign was carried out about the rights of consumers and their protection under relevant law in India. Students also distributed pamphlets with information about “basic rights for every consumer in India”. Along with the written information, the students also explained various issues related to consumer rights.

A survey called, “the alert consumer test” was also conducted among the student and staff of the college to capture and evaluate their awareness about consumer rights and how they exercise such rights. More than 150 samples were collected for the survey.

ATMA Ralan conducts field day on areca nut DIMAPUR: Field daycum-demonstration on “cultivation practices of areca nut” was conducted

by ATMA Ralan block, Wokha on March 9 at the farm of Wilson with ATM, Soyingbeni Tsanglao as the resource person.

The resource person explained briefly cultivation practices in order to get maximum benefit from manures & fertilizers when growing areca nuts. Not only should manure and fertilizers be incorporated at the proper time & in the right manner, but other aspects should be given careful consideration as well, since even for a single crop the nutrient requirements were not the same at different stages of growth, Tsanglao explained.

A press release said the trainees were educated on field preparation, soil type needed, pit size, time of planting, spacing, intercropping and manures & fertilizer management.

A demonstration was done on application of fertilizers. Essential fertilizers required for the growth of areca nut was distributed among the farmers. Altogether 40 farmers and ATMA officials attended the programme.

Assam Rifles recover illegal weapons in Chekiye, Medziphema DIMAPUR: Dimapur battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted an operation based on specific information along with a police representative in general area of Chekiye village, 3th mile Dimapur on March 14.

According to 32 AR, Dimapur battalion, during the search of a suspected house, troops of Assam Rifles apprehended one individual who was in illegal possession of weapons.

The individual was identified as Hotovi Zhimo (42) son of Hikhezhe Zhimo, The apprehended with the seized items.

resident of Chekiye village, Dhiphupar, Dimapur. The recoveries from the apprehended include one 12 bore rifle and nine FCC 9mm.

The apprehended along with the recovered items has been handed over to police station Dimapur for further investigation.

Medziphema: Medziphema battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted an operation along with a police representative in the general area of Medziphema on March 14.

According to PRO,

during the search of a suspected house, troops of Assam Rifles recovered an illegal weapon and apprehended one alleged cadre of NSCN (K) Thang Khomang (42), son of Thangew, resident of village Medziphema ward no-09, Medziphema.

One point 22 mm pistol along with magazine and one mobile set with SIM card were seized in the operation.

The individual along with the recovered items was handed over to Medziphema police station for further investigation.

NMA condolence

Jacob Zhimomi

MINISTER PHED Government of Nagaland

INVITATION All honour and glory to our Almighty God for bestowing His abundant blessing upon me and my family.

I take this opportunity to invite all my esteem supporters to take part at my thanksgiving service on 17th March 2018, 10.00 AM at my private residence at Thilixu Village, Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: The Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) expressed deep sorrow at the sudden demise of late Mhetshe Nuh, youngest son of Sara Nuh, vice president NMA at Pune on March 7.

A condolence note by NMA conveyed its love and sympathy to all the bereaved family members and friends and that God would comfort and console them.

Sincerely,

2 persons injured in road mishap near New Tsaru

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(JACOB ZHIMOMI)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this print media, I would like to convey my deep and sincere gratitude to all my dear voters of 25th Mongoya AC for your precious votes in this election for the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. I would also like to express my deep appreciation to all my well-wishers who supported me in prayer and materially during difficult times. I shall ever remain indebted to you.

Correspondent DIMAPUR: A Maruti Gypsy plunged a few meters down the side of a hill road after losing control near New Tsaru village at around 2:30 p.m on Wednesday. The vehicle reportedly belonged to a political party functionary who was in the vehicle along with his driver travK Y M C

elling to Shamator from Dimapur via Longkhim town.

The political party functionary was injured and brought to PHC Chare for first aid after which they were both taken to Dimapur for further medical attention. The cause of the accident was not known till the time of filing this report.

Lastly, I would assure to render my service to our people to the best of my ability.

Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao MLA 25th Mongoya A/C.

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The ill-fated Gypsy. (NP)

My sincere thanks goes to Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, President NPF, Shri.

T.R. Zeliang, Former Chief Minister, NPF Central leaders, NPF Mokokchung Division and 25th Mongoya NPF AC Leaders for allotting the party ticket to me. I also thank the rank and file of the NPF party for going along with me throughout the electioneering process. Above all, I thank the Almighty God for His guidance during this period.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

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ANSTA seeks clarification over CSWF

Ex-PNB official Shetty booked in LoU fraud with another company

LS passes two bills amid din, House adjourned for the day

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): Two bills were passed amid din in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, as members from different parties crowded near the Speaker’s podium, showing placards and raising slogans over different issues.

Minister of State for Labour, Santosh Kumar Gangwar moved The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which was passed through voice vote in the din.

The government then moved The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which was also passed amid din through voice vote.

As Meghwal moved the bill on payment of gratuity, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said she agreed that the bill should have been discussed, but added that it was important to pass it.

“I agree that a discussion should have been there. But it is not possible and it is important to pass the bill...” the Speaker said as Congress members shouted “no” in chorus.

The amendments moved by Revolutionary Socialist Party member

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N.K. Premachandran and Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury were also negated by voice vote while the government amendments were accepted.

The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 allows for the payment of gratuity to employees in any establishment, factory, mine, oilfield, plantation, port, railways, company, or shop employing 10 or more workers.

Employees are paid gratuity if they have provided at least five years of continuous service at the time of termination.

This Bill empowers the central government to notify the period of maternity leave eligible for qualifying as continuous service; and determine the amount of gratuity avail-

able to employees.

The maximum maternity leave, for the purpose of calculating continuous service under the Act, was based on the maternity leave provided under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

The maximum maternity leave under the 1961 Act was changed from 12 weeks to 26 weeks by the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Bill removes the reference to 12 weeks in the 1972 Act and empowers the central government to notify the maximum maternity leave.

Under the Act, the maximum amount of gratuity payable to an employee cannot exceed Rs 10 lakh. The Bill removes the existing ceiling and states that the ceiling may

be notified by the central government.

Under The Specific Relief Amendment Bill, certain civil courts may be designated as Special Courts by the state government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of a High Court.

These courts will deal with cases related to infrastructure projects. Such cases must be disposed off within 12 months from the date of receipt of summons by the defendant. This period can be extended by the courts for another six months.

Members from the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Telugu Desam Party, YSR Congress and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi gathered near the Speaker’s podium, and kept protesting while the bills were passed.

The Lok Sabha has been witnessing protests over a host of issues including banking irregularities, the PNB fraud, special economic status for Andhra Pradesh and management of Cauvery water.

Amid protests, the Speaker adjourned the House for the day.

Gov bats for result oriented symposiums TN presents

(From p-1)

Delivering the keynote address, former DDG (Horticulture) ICAR, Dr. S.P. Ghosh, asserted the need for utilising technology support for high crop production in north east region. On action points for doubling farmer’s income in northeast region, he said “micropropagation protocods for large cardamom and ginger need upscaling and commercialization”.

In a brief remark, additional director of agriculture, Nagaland, Butang, asserted that though 70% of Nagaland population was engaged in agriculture the state was not self-sufficient because farming system and the crop production system was of subsistence level.

He lamented that in spite of suitable micro-climatic conditions for growing different crops, many of the farmers in Nagaland were still “clinging on to the traditional low yielding jhum system”. Butang said Nagaland jhum-land was

suitable for different kinds of spices of high value and that the department has taken up 118 villages with 6000 Ha (approximate) involving 6304 farmers under organic cultivation for spice crops like ginger, large cardamom, turmeric and Naga King Chilli.

Director of Hor ticulture, Nagaland, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha, in a brief remark, stated that horticulture department was involved in producing and selling “high value, less volume, less perishable spices keeping in view the poor road connectivity and long distance marketing methods”. He also added that human resources development was being imparted to the farmers.

Others who spoke at the programme included director, ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode, Kerala, Dr. K. Nirmal Babu and HSNEI Nagaland, president, Professor V.B. Singh. The inaugural programme was chaired by SYMSAC-IX convener, Professor Akali

31 economic offenders have fled India: Govt

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): Some 31 suspected economic offenders have fled the country to avoid prosecution, the government has told the Lok Sabha.

Asked if many businessmen had absconded after “doing scams” and settled in various other countries, Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar in a written reply gave a list of 31 persons, including Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, accused in the Punjab National Bank scam, who are under investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement and the CBI. The others in the list include Nirav Modi’s wife Ami Nirav Modi and son Neeshal Modi, liquor baron Vijay Mallya, cricket czar Lalit Modi and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The reply doesn’t mention the time since when they have been absconding from the country.

Akbar said the ministry had received extradition requests from the CBI in respect of Vijay Mallya, Ashish Jobanputra, Pushpesh Kumar Baid, Sanjay Kalra, Varsha Kalra and Arti Kalra. The requests, he said, have been sent to the concerned foreign countries for their consideration.

“The extradition re-

quest from CBI in respect of Sunny Kalra is under process by the Ministry of External Affairs. As per the information provided

by Ministry of Finance, the government has decided to introduce the ‘Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018’ in the Parliament.

The bill will help in laying down measures to deter fugitive economic offenders from evading the process of Indian law and provides for expeditious confiscation of proceeds of crime and properties of fugitive economic offenders with a view to make them submit to the jurisdiction of courts in India.

The others in the list are: Soumit Jena, Vijaykumar Revabhai Patel, Sunil Ramesh Rupani, Pushpesh Kumar Baid, Surender Singh, Angad Singh, Harsahib Singh, Harleen Kaur, Ashish Jobanputra, Jatin Mehta, Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara, Dipti Chetan Sandesara, Nitin Jayantilal Sandesara, Sabhya Seth, Nilesh Parrekh, Umesh Parekh, Sunny Kalra, Aarti Kalra, Sanjay Kalra, Varsha Kalra, Hemant Gandhi, Ishwarbhai Bhat, M.G. Chandrasakhar, Cheriya Vannarakkal Sudeer, Nausha Kadeejath and Cheriya Veettil Sadique.

Sema; welcome address by pro vice chancellor, SASRD, Nagaland University, Professor T Lanusosang; invocation by Baptist Church ‘A’ Medziphema Town, Pastor Rev. Zhabu Terhüja; awards presentation by ISS, Kozhikode, secretary, Dr. D Prasath; felicitation to honorary fellow of ISS and vote of thanks by SYMSACIX, organising secretary, Dr. C.S. Maiti.

During the inaugural programme, special number was presented by EU choir, SASRD NU and souvenir/ publications and mobile application for farmers was released.

The symposium was organised by SASRD, Nagaland University and Indian Society of Spices, Kozhikode, Kerala in collaboration with the department of Horticulture, government of Nagaland and the department of Agriculture, government of Nagaland, ICAR, IISR, DASD, NEC, NERAMAC, RD government of Nagaland, NEIDA (TATA Trusts).

deficit budget

CHENNAI, MARCH 15 (IANS): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday presented a deficit budget for the year 2018-19.

Holding the Finance portfolio, Panneerselvam presented a budget that projected a revenue deficit of Rs 17,491 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 44,481 crore.

He said the total revenue for the state, including transfers from the central government, were estimated at Rs 176,251 crore for the next fiscal. The expenditure for the next fiscal is estimated at Rs 193,742 crore.

Panneerselvam said the fall in tax revenue growth has been significant in 201718, owing to the reduction in commercial and state excise tax. According to Panneerselvam, the economy would pick up the next fiscal and the signals are there in the growth of the gross state domestic product (GSDP).

(From p-1) “The employees have the right to know whether their deducted amount from their hard-earned salary had served the purpose and for whom or why deduction was made and whether deducted money had been utilised properly or not,” it stressed.

The teachers’ body also asked the government that when it was not in a position to pay even monthly salaries of many teachers, “making them suffer like beggars”, why was it talking about another welfare fund and issuing instruction for deduction from monthly salary of employees.

If the government had any concern for welfare, then pending salaries of teachers should be released without further delayed, the letter demanded, adding that it would be the number one welfare activity towards the teaching community.

Even if collection was necessary under emergency conditions or during natural calamities and disasters, it should be adjusted from the source/office and not from the salary of employees as there were funds earmarked for the purpose by the government, ANSTA specified.

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): Apparently, the Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi groups were not the only ones indulging in frauds related to Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) issued by the Punjab National Bank (PNB) officials.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed another case against former Deputy Manager of PNB, Gokulnath Shetty -who was arrested in multicrore fraud involving Modi and Choksi -- for allegedly issuing Letters of Undertaking worth Rs 9.09 crore to Chandri Papers.

Besides Shetty, PNB’s Brady House Branch in Mumbai’s Single Window Operator Manoj Hanumant Kharat and Directors of Chandri Papers -- Aditya Rasiwasia and Ishwardas Agarwal -- have also been named in the CBI FIR registered on March 9.

The CBI registered the fresh case against Shetty

Punjab National Bank and Gokulnath Shetty. (File)

following a complaint filed by the PNB on the same day.

The FIR said that Shetty and Kharat entered into criminal conspiracy with the directors of the Mumbai-based Chandri Papers and defrauded the PNB to the tune of $1,421,311.82 (equivalent to Rs 9,09,63,956) by issuing two LoUs. The FIR said that company did not have any credit limit with the bank and no margin was retained.

“The LoUs were issued on April 25, 2017

favouring State Bank of India, Antwerp, Belgium with due date of payment as on January 20, 2020,” the FIR said. These are the first LoUs with a maturity period of more than two years. Earlier, the LoUs issued were with a maturity period of 360 days, although the Reserve Bank of India stipulates a maturity period of only 90 days.

The CBI had arrested Shetty in February, alongwith two other persons, in connection with the bank fraud case against Modi and Choksi.

Shortage of 1,496 IAS officers in country: Govt

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): There is a shortage of 1,496 IAS officers in the country, Union minister Jitendra Singh said today.

The total authorised strength of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers is 6,500 and the total number of officers in position on January 1, 2017

is 5,004, he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

“There is a shortage of 1,496 IAS officers,” the Minister of State for Personnel said.

He said the occurrence of vacancies and filling them up are an ongoing practice.

Rahul meets Pawar to put up united front against BJP: Sources

Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar. (File)

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi has met NCP chief Sharad Pawar to step up efforts and put up an united front against the BJP ahead of the 2019 general elections, sources said today.

The meeting with the National Congress Party (NCP) leader comes amid the party’s poor performance

NTSITA YI. 2018 ethungta jilo ana wo jijo, etum ezi mhom hansi wocho.

Ana ethungta lo wo jijo oyim jenji enga wocho mek, elani ana khupka, ruka elhi ha ntso. Hoji tsükona nchung tsüngon shi lona benkae ochona a osi a wopan mying ümena e phyophia zoa sana, hoji kyong ji khunga yanala, osi ntsa ji etsüngtav to nocho piala.

Kvutata na ekyo erong epicho sana topvu thungi elumoto montso nte piala.

Elani a pvü opo ki rungo jilo kvütata na oyi e randania,lumpum tsüpho epia, nzanchi olan olan e picho sana, topvü thungi emokthavü montso nte ntsitokala. Nte nzan elhi ji ena kvüthungha ümhecho.

Potso khi kyongkata nte mhayitokvüka.

Oki shi kyon kyaktso, nitso yakchia rungcho tsona, ena Potso myingo na nlan onte siyiala.

Dr. R. Thungchamo Ezung tona Wopan.

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and loss in the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Gandhi met Pawar last night within hours of the BJP’s defeat in the Gorakh-

pur and Phulpur Lok Sabha bypolls in Uttar Pradesh.

The meeting took place at the latter’s residence, they said.It has been learnt that they discussed efforts of putting up a joint opposition front against the saffron party, the sources in the Congress said. The meeting comes a day after UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi hosted a dinner for opposition leaders, which was attended by leaders of 20 parties including the Congress.

The Congress chief is also likely to meet TMC president and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata

Banerjee soon. Banerjee is expected to attend a joint opposition meet being hosted

by Sharad Pawar on March 28, the sources said.

The call for putting up a common front by the opposition in the 2019 elections came after BJP’s yesterday defeat in Gorakhpur and Phulpur, the constituencies of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath and his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya. The Congress, which had also contested the bypolls independently and had not supported the SP-BSP combine, drew a drubbing after both its candidates lost their security deposits.

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION KOHIMA

NO.NPSC/CON-35/2009

Dated Kohima, the 15th March, 2018

NOTIFICATION In view of the amendments made to the Nagaland Public Service Commission (State Civil and Other Services) Recruitment Rules, 2017 vide Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department Notification No. PAR-B/5/2007 NPSC dated 12.03.2018 and with reference to the Commission’s Notification of even number dated 06.03.2018, the Commission is pleased to declare the supplementary Preliminary Examination results of NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services Examination 2017 and allow the candidates bearing the following roll numbers (in ascending order) to sit for the Main Examination.

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PRESIDING OFFICER LABOUR COURT, DIMAPUR: 1 POST (in the rank of Joint Director); in the Pay Band PB-3: `. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay `. 7600.

Minimum Qualification: A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the presiding officer unlessa) He/She is, or has been, a Judge of a High court; or b) He/She has, for a period of not less than three years, been a District Judge or an Additional District Judge; or c) He/She has held any judicial office in India for not less than seven years; or d) He/She has been the presiding officer of a Labour Court constituted under any Provincial Act or State Act for not less than five years. e) He/She should be an independent person. f) He/She should not have completed 65 years of age as on 31st March 2018.

Applications are invited from individuals who qualify in any of the above listed qualifications from Sl. No. (a) to (d), and also qualify in Sl. No. (e) & (f). The application should contain detail resume supported by relevant documents including contact member, which may be submitted on or before 15th April, 2018 to the following address: The Labour Commissioner Directorate of Labour Near Nagaland Civil Secretariat Nagaland, Kohima – 797004 Sd/(Er.L. NUNGSHIYANGER AIER) Labour Commissioner Nagaland, Kohima.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF LABOUR

NEW CAPITAL COMPLEX, NAGALAND, KOHIMA. NO.LBR-305/91(Vol-I)

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Sd/ASANGLA IMTI Deputy Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima

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National

SC extends relief to Karti from arrest in INX media case

Karti Chidambaram

Delhi High Court extended Karti Chidambaram’s protection from arrest in the ED case from March 20 to March 22.

The court was hearing plea filed by ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation against the high court order giving relief to Karti Chidambaram, son of Congress leader and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, from arrest in the case.

In interim relief to Karti Chidambaram, the high court on March 9 had asked the ED not to take “any coercive action” against him till the next hearing of the case slated for March 20.

On March 8, the top court had asked him to approach the high court seeking quashing of summons issued by the ED. The probe agencies approaching the top court said Karti Chidambaram has abused the law to get relief from the high court.

They said that high court’s granting of relief would encourage persons, facing similar summons from ED in money-laundering cases, to move the high court under the Constitution’s Article 226 and

blunt the probe.

Karti Chidambaram had, however, said the cases under investigation by the CBI and the ED were identical and since he had been extensively interrogated by the CBI, it was not necessary for the ED to take him into custody.

He further alleged that the ED had lodged an enforcement crime information report (ECIR), which is not an FIR, and hence issuance of summons to appear before the agency was illegal as well as breach of his fundamental rights.

The agencies contended that Karti had challenged the constitutional validity of the provision permitting ED to arrest on the basis of ECIR and as long as the provision was not declared unconstitutional, it must continue to operate.

Karti Chidambaram is in jail till March 24 in the case lodged by the CBI. The CBI had investigated him for allegedly receiving money to facilitate Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media in 2007 when his father was the Finance Minister in the UPA government.

‘Gadkari to visit Goa, interact with mining stakeholders’

PA NA J I , M A RC H 1 5 (IANS): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will visit Goa on March 20 to interact with the stakeholders in the mining industry in a bid to resolve the crisis triggered by a Supreme Court ordered ban on all mining in the coastal state, Goa Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said on Thursday. “Gadkari ji will be in Goa for one day, during which he will listen to the issues raised by those dependant on the mining industry. The central government has assured us that a solution will be found to restart mining at the earliest in the state,” Public Works Department Minister Dhavalikar told reporters here.

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is in the US for advanced treatment of pancreatic cancer, on Thursday endorsed the recommendation of a threemember committee of Ministers, including Dhavalikar, on filing a review petition in the Supreme Court to seek resumption of mining until the formalities for the auction of Goa’s mining sites are completed. Last month, the apex court ordered an end to mining at 88 leased sites in Goa from March 15 and directed the state government to issue fresh leases, after completing the necessary environment-related formalities.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

Seven union ministers win Rajya Sabha polls unopposed

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): Seven Union ministers including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar were declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha today, while the stage is set for the March 23 contest in six states, including Uttar Pradesh from where Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is in the fray.

Law Minister Prasad and HRD Minister Javadekar were elected from their homes states Bihar and Maharashtra, while Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot made it to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh.

Health Minister J P Nadda got elected unopposed from Himachal Pradesh. Union ministers Purshottam Rupala and Mansukh Mandavia also got elected from Gujarat without a contest.

Official nominees of major parties were elected unopposed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttarakhand. There would be contest for electoral laurels in six states, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Telangana

where there are more nominees than seats up for grabs.

Biennial elections are being held for 58 Rajya Sabha seats across 16 state.

A bypoll will also be held on March 23 for one seat in Kerala where M P Veerendra Kumar, the Leftbacked candidate of Sharad Yadav faction of the JD(U), is pitted against Babu Prasad of the Congress. Veerendra Kumar had resigned from the Rajya Sabha to protest against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to return to the NDA fold which created the vacancy.

There are 11 candidates in the fray for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, including BJP’s Jaitley and Jaya Bachchan of Samajwadi Party.

Arithmetically, the BJP can easily win eight out of the 10 seats. The BJP and its allies have 324 seats in the 403-member Assembly after the death of its Noorpur MLA in a road accident recently.

Altogether six candiates, including Congress nominee Abhisek Manu Singhvi, are in the fray for the five Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal. The state’s ruling TMC has decided to back the eminent lawyer.

Five candidates are in the electoral arena in

Karnataka for four seats.

The state’s ruling Congress has fielded three nominees, while there are one each of the BJP and JD(S).

Elections will also be held for two seats in Jharkhand where three candidates are in the fray, including two of the state’s ruling BJP and one of the Congress. One candidate each of the ruling BJP and main opposition Congress are crossing swords for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Chhattisgarh.

Four candidates will try their luck from Telangana where polling will be held for three seats. The state’s ruling TRS has fielded three candidates and Congress one.

All the three Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates -- Prashant Nanda, Soumya Ranjan Patnaik and Achyuta Samanta -- were today declared elected from Odisha.

Four candidates -- two each of the Congress and the BJP -- were elected unopposed from Gujarat.

Union ministers Purshottam Rupala and Mansukh Mandavia (BJP) and Naran Rathwa and Amee Yajnik (Congress) were declared elected unopposed after BJP’s Kiritsinh Rana and Congress-backed Independent P K Valera withdrew.

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday extended, till March 26, the interim protection from arrest granted to Karti Chidambaram by the Delhi High Court in the INX Media money laundering case.

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud also transferred to itself the cases pending before the Delhi High Court relating

to adjudication of Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) power to arrest an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The bench’s order came after taking into note that several high courts in the country have given conflicting views on interpretation of section 19 of the PMLA and that it would deal with the issue of interpretation of the section.

Earlier in the day, the

Verdict in 4th fodder involving Lalu deferred

All six Maha RS candidates India downplays recall of Pakistani envoy Tarun Tejpal case: In-camera to be elected unopposed trial begins in Goa court

RANCHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): The judgment in the fourth fodder scam case involving former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad was deferred on Thursday by a special CBI court here.

Lalu Prasad filed a fresh petition in the court of Shivapal Singh to make the then Auditor General an accused in the case since he did not report the fraudulent withdrawal from the treasury. The Rashtriya Janata Dal leader’s petition will be heard on Friday.

The court will decide on the new date for pronouncing judgment after hearing Lalu Prasad’s plea.

The hearing in the fodder case -- relating to fraudulent withdrawals of Rs 3.13 crore from December 1995 to January 1996 from the Dumka treasury -- was completed on March 5 and the verdict was fixed for March 15.

Besides Lalu Prasad, another former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra and 30 others are accused in this case.

MUMBAI, MARCH 15 (IANS): Following the lastminute withdrawal of a fourth candidate by the Bharatiya Janata Party, all six Rajya Sabha candidates from Maharashtra will be declared elected unopposed onn Thursday.

Vijaya Rahatkar, who is Chairperson of Maharshtra State Women’s Commission, was the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s fourth candidate for the March 23 elections. Political sources revealed that after it became clear the ruling ally Shiv Sena was unlikely to spare its extra 20 votes to enable Rahatkar’s election, the BJP decided against taking a risk and withdrew her candidature.

The BJP had created suspense on Monday by fielding Rahatkar as the opposition Congress-Nationalist Congress Party are both running short of votes to get their candidates elected.

The required number is 42, but both parties only have 41 each.

With a total of 122 MLAs plus the support of

15 others from allied parties and Independents, the BJP could get three candidates elected, but even with support from other non-BJP legislators and the possibility of transfer of extra votes from the Shiv Sena, its prospects of getting a fourth candidate elected seemed bleak.

Earlier, state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Girish Bapat announced the withdrawal of his BJP’s fourth candidate, even as all other parties heaved a collective sigh of relief.

With the withdrawal of Rahatkar’s candidature, there will be no need for polling and all six nominees - Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, former Chief Minister and Maharashtra Swabhiman Party President Narayan T. Rane, and senior Kerala leader V. Muraleedharan (BJP), veteran journalist Kumar Ketkar (Congress), former Pune Mayor Vandana Chavan (NCP), Anil Desai, a close confidante of Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena) - will be declared elected unopposed.

SP members flaunt red caps, call it ‘alarm bell’ for BJP

cated by Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Samajwadi Party could win only five out of 80 seats while the BJP and its allies won 73.

The remaining two were won by the Congress.

Ram Gopal Yadav said that the results of the by-polls have given a new direction to the state and national politics.

“The results indicate that the winds of change are blowing and the future election of Lok Sabha would be different,” he said.

However, he refused to comment on whether the alliance with the BSP would continue for the general elections scheduled for next year.

“This will be decided

by Akhilesh Yadav and behen Mayawati. I cannot comment on this,” he said.

The BJP’s defeat has renewed the vigour in the opposition camp and many leaders are now openly advocating formation of a grand alliance for 2019.

Raveesh Kumar

High Commissioner over “recent incidents of harassing of their diplomats”.

Faisal claimed that the Indian government had not taken measures to safeguard Pakistani diplomats and their families in India.

Asked what steps New Delhi took following Pakistani protests, Kumar said: “We do not want to respond to these issues through the media but through established diplomatic channels.

At this stage what I can share with you is that we are looking into the issues which have been raised by their side.”

He also said that the Indian High Commission in Pakistan was facing “a litany of issues” which have

not been resolved for several months.

“We raised these issues in good faith through diplomatic channels and not through the media.

“We have asked for immediate resolution of these issues faced by our High Commission in Islamabad so that the safety and security of the diplomatic mission and our diplomatic and consular officials is assured.

“We would like our mission to function normally without any obstruction or harassment in keeping with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961.”

Stating that New Delhi won’t give details of issues taken up with Islamabad, Kumar said: “I think it is very clear that it is something that should be taken up through the established diplomatic channels and not to be published in the media for wider dissemination.”

PA NA J I , M A RC H 1 5 (IANS): The in-camera trial into the allegations of rape involving former editor-in-chief of Tehelka Tarun Tejpal got underway in a Goa court on Thursday, with the court recording the statement of the victim.

While the media has been barred from entering the courtroom, a lawyer associated with the case said, that Additional District and Sessions Court judge Vijaya Pol had begun recording the statement of the victim.

“The recording of the statement is expected to last till the end of the day,” the lawyer said.

Before entering the courtroom located in a judicial complex in Mapusa, a short distance from Panaji, Tejpal briefly told reporters that the “truth will come out soon”.

In 2013, when he was editor-in-chief of Tehelka

Tarun Tejpal

magazine, Tejpal was accused of rape by a female colleague, who in her complaint to the police alleged that she was raped by the journalist in the elevator of a five-star resort in Goa where the magazine was hosting an international conclave.

Following the registration of FIR, Tejpal was arrested and remained in police and judicial custody for nearly a year, before being released on bail.

Tejpal subsequently resigned as the magazine’s head.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL HOME GUARDS & CIVIL DEFENCE NAGALAND, KOHIMA

NOTICE

Dated Kohima the March’18.

NO.HG/QM-7/2009/ : Condemned Government store items under the Department of the Civil Defence & Home Guards Nagaland will be disposed off at the premise of the Central Training Institute at Toluvi, Dimapur.

2. Interested parties are invited to bid by quoting rates per kilogram for the items of steel, iron, plastic in sealed envelopes.

3. The items can be inspected on any working day at the Central Training Institute, Toluvi, Dimapur. The details of the items are as under: Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): MPs of the Samajwadi Party (SP) were seen donning red caps on Thursday inside Parliament House. When asked about the renewed love for the headgear -- part of the party’s dress code -- the MPs said it was a “red signal” and “alarm bell” for the BJP. Asked why he and his party members were donning red caps, senior party leader Ram Gopal Yadav said: “This red cap is an alarm bell for the BJP.” The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday wrested two major Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh from the ruling BJP. In an alliance with its arch-rival Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) of Mayawati, the Samajwadi Party won the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats with a thumping majority.

The Gorakhpur seat was vacated by Yogi Adityanath -- which he held for five consecutive terms since 1998 -- after he was elevated as the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.

The Phulpur seat was va-

NEW DELHI, MARCH 15 (IANS): India on Thursday downplayed as “normal and routine” Pakistan’s decision to call back its High Commissioner in India Sohail Mahmood following allegations that Pakistani diplomats were harassed here.

“It is pretty normal for an ambassador or a high commissioner in any country - for example the resident ambassadors and high commissioners who are in India - to go back to their capital to hold consultations with the foreign office,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said here.

“This is pretty normal and pretty routine also in nature,” Kumar said. “We, of course, have no comments to offer as to why the Pakistani High Commissioner has gone back.”

The Pakistan government called back Mahmood for consultation to Islamabad over what it said were incidents of harassment of its High Commission staff in the Indian capital.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said they will hold consultations with the

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4. Quotation should be submitted on 28/03/18 to the Office of the Commandant, Central Training Institute, Toluvi, Dimapur and shall be opened on the same day at 11:00 hrs in the presence of bidders or their representative.

5. The items will be sold to the highest bidder on full payment of the Treasury Challan/Bank Draft of State Bank of India to be made in favour of the undersigned.

6. All right to decide the final bid shall be reserved with the undersigned on receipt of the recommendation of the Board constituted which shall be final and binding in all matters related to the auction.

Sd/RENCHAMO P.KIKON, IPS Director General Issued by DIPR DC-593

International

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

Putin rides ‘Russia First’ wave toward poll victory

Russian president Vladimir Putin addresses the audience during a rally marking the 4th anniv of Russia’s annexation of Crimea region in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea, March 14, 2018.

at a predictable contest leads to a low turnout, or if the minority of Russians who vocally oppose him take to the streets to protest against what they see as an undemocratic farce.

In an election campaign where Putin has benefited from glowing coverage on mainstream television, he has cast himself as the only person who can defend Russia’s national interests in a hostile world.

“We will withstand this onslaught,” Svetlana Andrus, a ribbon round her neck in the colors of the Russian flag, said during a rally in Moscow in support of Putin. “We will support our country and Vladimir

If Iran gets nuclear, Saudi will follow suit: crown prince WASHINGTON, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Likening Iran’s leader to Adolf Hitler, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince warned in a US television interview that if Tehran gets a nuclear weapon, his country will follow suit, reports AFP. “Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt, if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in an excerpt of the interview that aired Thursday on “CBS This Morning.”

The 32-year-old Prince Mohammed said he has referred to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “the new Hitler” because “he wants to expand.”

“He wants to create his own project in the Middle East, very much like Hitler who wanted to expand at the time,” Prince Moham-

N Korean foreign minister heads to Sweden

STOCKHOLM, MAR 14 (AGENCIES): North Korea’s foreign minister on Thursday flew into Beijing en route to Stockholm, which could play a role in setting up a proposed summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, reports AFP. Sweden’s embassy in Pyongyang also represents US, Canadian and Australian diplomatic interests in N. Korea, with the country playing a key role in liaising diplomatic talks. China’s foreign ministry confirmed reports that Ri Yong Ho was transiting through Chinese capital on his way to Sweden, but did not provide any further information.

Swedish authorities said Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom would meet with Ri on Thursday and Friday. “The discussions will focus on Sweden’s consular role as a protective force for the United States, Canada and Australia,” a foreign ministry statement said.

Earlier this month, Trump thanked Swedish PM Stefan Lofven for efforts to negotiate the release of US student Otto Warmbier, who was arrested for stealing propaganda material during a 2016 trip to Pyongyang, but who died after returning home.

med said. “Many countries around the world and in Europe did not realize how dangerous Hitler was until what happened, happened.

I don’t want to see the same events happening in the Middle East.”

The interview is scheduled to run on CBS’s “60 Minutes” show on Sunday, two days before the crown prince’s scheduled White House meeting with US President Donald Trump.

His comments come amid concerns over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and just days after the kingdom put an atomic energy program on a fast track.

Although intended to reduce Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil, analysts warn the capacity to produce atomic energy could open a pathway to nuclear development for military purposes.

elite, founded in part on his ability to command popular support.

In Yekaterinburg, an industrial city in the Ural mountains, unemployed 38-year-old Sergei Khaziev described the election as a “circus performance which for some reason is described as elections... I won’t turn out this time.”

The first politician in years to challenge the Kremlin’s grip on power, Alexei Navalny, is not on the ballot. He was barred because of a corruption conviction he says was fabricated by the Kremlin. Navalny, who uses social media to whip up anger among his mainly young followers over official corruption, is pushing an election boycott.

“Our boycott campaign is working,” he said this week. As evidence, Navalny pointed to a drive by officials to encourage people to turn out to vote by offering discounted food at polling stations. He also said state officials were applying pressure on civil servants and students to vote.

Though winning another term is virtually assured, governing Russia for another six years will throw up plentiful challenges.

ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (PTI): Upping the ante, Pakistan today said it has decided to call back its High Commissioner in India Sohail Mahmood for consultations after repeated incidents of “harassment” of its diplomatic staff in New Delhi.

Foreign Office spokesman Muhammad Faisal said that the Indian government failed to take notice of the increasing incidents of intimidation of Pakistani diplomats, their families and staffers by its intelligence agencies. “Our High Commissioner in New Delhi has been asked to come to Islamabad for consultations,” he said. On Tuesday, the Foreign Office had summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh over the alleged harassment of its officials and their families in New Delhi. The Pakistan Foreign Ministry claimed that the staff and their families have been facing “harassment, intimidation and outright violence” from Indian state agencies in recent weeks.

Faisal today alleged that this deliberate continuing bullying was not confined to a single isolated event and “continues unabated despite repeated official protests lodged with the Indian High Commission here, and also with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs at the highest (level).”

S Korean ex-president admits taking $100,000 from spy SEOUL, MAR 15 (AFP): Former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak has admitted receiving $100,000 from the state spy agency while still in office, reports said today, after he faced a marathon interrogation by prosecutors over corruption allegations.

Lee returned home today after lengthy questioning as he became the last of the country’s living ex-leaders to be embroiled in a criminal inquiry.

He denied most corruption charges but admitted taking the off-book funds from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) via a presidential aide, Yonhap news agency said today, citing a prosecution official.

Allegations of graft involving the conservative 76-year-old’s relatives and aides during his term have mounted in recent weeks as prosecutors investigate multiple cases of bribery amounting to millions of dollars.

The probe means that all four living former South Korean presidents have been convicted, charged, or investigated for criminal offences.

Lee spent more than 21 hours at the prosecutors’ office in Seoul from Wednesday morning, and

South Korea’s former president Lee Myung-bak arrives at the prosecutors’ office in Seoul on March 14, 2018.

did not reply to questions from journalists outside as he left.

“President Lee denied most of the charges,” the prosecutor was quoted as saying by Yonhap news agency.

“But he accepted some facts. For example, he acknowledges the fact that he received $100,000 (106 million won) of the (1.7 billion won of secret) funds” Lee allegedly pocketed from the NIS, the prosecutor told Yonhap. The news agency added that Lee refused to explain what he did with the $100,000. He denies receiving the rest of the money.

A prosecution official contacted by AFP declined to comment on the report.

One of Lee’s former

aides Kim Hee-joong has told the Hankook Ilbo daily that he himself delivered the $100,000 to Lee’s wife in 2011 when Lee visited the United States.

Lee, who was head of state from 2008 to 2013, has previously denounced the inquiry as “political revenge” and said Wednesday he hoped it would be the “last time in history” that a South Korean ex-leader was summoned for questioning by prosecutors.

“As a former president, I have a lot to say about this but I will spare my words,” he told reporters when he arrived for the interrogation. Prosecutors are thought likely to ask a court for an arrest warrant for Lee in the coming days.

Syria conflict rages on as war enters eighth year B E I R U T, M A R 1 4 (AGENCIES): From the bloody repression of peaceful protests against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime to foreign intervention, below are key dates in Syria’s civil war as it enters its eighth year. The complex conflict has left more than 350,000 people dead, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, while millions have been displaced and the country lies in ruins.

Revolt and repression On March 15, 2011, unprecedented protests demand civil liberties and the release of political prisoners after four decades of repressive rule by the Assad family.

Denouncing “an armed rebellion by Salafist groups”, the regime represses demonstrations in Damascus and the southern city of Daraa but pro-

tests continue.

In July, defecting army colonel Riad al-Assad sets up the Turkey-based rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA).

Islamist groups join the revolt.

Air strikes, Hezbollah, Iran In March 2012, regime forces take control of the rebel stronghold in third city Homs after a month of bombardment.

Other bloody operations are carried out, notably in the central city of Hama, after massive anti-regime protests.

In July, FSA fighters launch a battle for Damascus but the government holds firm.

From 2013, regime helicopters and planes unleash crude barrel bombs on rebel zones.

The same year, Iranbacked Lebanese Shiite

militant group Hezbollah says it is fighting alongside Syrian government forces.

Iran also boosts its military support for longtime ally Assad.

Chemical weapons In August 2013, Washington accuses the regime of killing more than 1,400 people with chemical weapons in rebel-held districts near Damascus.

In September, the United States and Assad ally Russia agree a plan to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons, averting punitive US strikes against the regime. But forces on the ground, in particular from the regime, have been accused of using chemical weapons since.

In April 2017, a sarin gas attack on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhun kills more than 80 people, prompting Washington to

attack a regime air base.

Rise of the jihadists In January 2014, hostilities between jihadists of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and rebel groups turn into an open war in the north.

ISIL, the future Islamic State (IS) group, takes Raqa -- the first provincial capital to fall out of regime control -- from rebel forces.

The jihadist offensive allows Damascus to justify its fight as a battle against “terrorism”.

Coalition air strikes In September 2014, a US-led coalition launches air strikes against IS in Syria.

The strikes benefit Kurdish groups, which since 2013 have run autonomous administrations in Kurdish-majority areas and go on to oust IS from

key areas.

Russia to Assad’s aid In September 2015, Russia launches air strikes in suppor t of Assad’s troops, who are on the back foot.

Russian firepower helps turn the tables for the regime, which begins to retake rebel-held territory, including second city Aleppo in late December 2016.

In January 2017, Russia and Iran, as backers of the Syrian regime, and Turkey, a supporter of the rebels, organise talks in Kazakhstan, between representatives of both sides.

The process leads to the creation of four so-called “de-escalation zones”, although sporadic fighting and bombardments continue.

Turkish offensive In an added compli-

cation to the drawn-out conflict, Turkey launches an operation in January 2018 against the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) which, with US support, played a key role in beating back IS. The militia controls the Afrin region on the border with Turkey, and Ankara is wary of Kurdish aspirations for autonomy, labelling the YPG a “terror group”.

Blitz of Eastern Ghouta On February 18, the Syrian regime launches a ferocious assault on the remaining rebel-held enclave near Damascus, Eastern Ghouta.

In less than four weeks, the Russian-backed onslaught kills more than 1,220 civilians, a fifth of them children, according to the Observatory.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

AFFIDAVIT (FOR CORRECTION OF NAME) I, Smt. Vini Swu, W/o Hoka Swu, Resident of H/No. 77, near MGM Hr. Sec. School, Midland Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland do solemnly affirm and declare that my actual name is Vini Achumi as per my academic certificates/record and documents.

That by virtue of my marriage to "Hoka Swu" I have changed my title/surname and I am presently known by the name & title of "Vini Swu" and shall be using the name and title in all my correspondences and record.

Through an Affidavit Regd. No. 1720 dated 15/07/2017. I wish to rectify that both "Vini Achumi" and "Vini Swu" are none but same person.

DP-2099A

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

NO.REV-1/90-D/

Dt. Dimapur the 14/03/18

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. J. K. Heni resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 65, Dag No. 664 measuring an area 00-0315½ located at Block No/Village 09 Mouza No 02 which has been mortgage in the SBI Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 22/03/18.

Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland DP-2101

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER DISTRICT INDUSTRIES CENTRE

ZUNHEBOTO, NAGALAND NO.DIC/ZBTO/RAP-2/2015/250 Dated, Zbto. the 15th March, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Applications are invited from bonafide local unemployed candidates under, Zunheboto District for undergoing 9 (nine) months Handcraft training to commence from 20th of April 2018. Minimum education qualification is class VIII passed. Application with bio-data should be submitted to the undersigned on or before 16th April 2018 during office hours. Selection of candidates will be held on 18th April 2018 at 11:00 AM in the office chamber of the General Manager DIC Zunheboto. A stipend of Rs.500/- will be given during the training period, but there is no job guarantee after the training.

General Manager District Industries Centre Zunheboto, Nagaland DP-2083

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NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Dated Kohima, the th March’2018

TENDER NOTICE

Sealed tenders are hereby invited for supply of Ration and Allied articles of various groups to Jails in Nagaland during 2018-2019. The last date for submission of the tenders is 4th April’ 2018. The tenders will be opened on the same day at 2.00 pm at Prison Head Quarter.

Tender documents may be collected from the Office of the Prison Head Quarter during Office hour on payment of Rs.500/-.

ANNEXURE - ‘A’ Sl. No. Name of Jail Name of Firms/Suppliers Groups & Items Rate 1.

Group ‘A’ i) Tea leaf per kg ii) Iodised Salt per kg iii) Onion per kg iv) Haldi Gota per pkt v) Dry Chillies per kg vi) Sujee per kg vii) Sugar per kg viii) M.Oil per ltr ix) Dalda Ghee per kg x) M.Dal per kg xi) Atta per kg xii) Milk Powder (Everyday per kg) Group ‘B’ i) Green Veg/Potatoes ii) Pork dressed per kg iii) Mutton dressed p/kg iv) Fish per kg v) Duck per kg vi) Egg per no.

Group ‘C’ i) K.Oil per ltr ii) Bamboo Broom per no iii) Flowering Broom p/no iv) Lifebouy Red per/no v) Bar Soap(250) grms vi) Naptaline Balls p/no vii) White Paints per ltr Group ‘D’ i) Bread per no. ii) Horlicks 500 grms iii) Bournvita 500 grms iv) Amul Butter v) Sagoo per kg Group ‘E’ i) Firewood per qtl Group ‘F’ i) Torch Light 3 cell ii) Torch Light 2 cell iii) Torch Light battery p/dzn iv) CFL Bulb 20 W v) Robin powder 1 kg pkt vi) Lime of good quality in9kg vi) Lime brush vii) Nail per kg

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Sd/-( L.THUNGDEMO LOTHA ) Deputy Inspector General of Prison Nagaland, Kohima.

Issued by DIPR

AFFIDAVIT

1, Shri. Imlitemsu, son of Imkong, presently residing of H / No.150 A, Landmark (PWD) Colony, Dimapur Dist, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That my name has been inadvertently recorded as Imlitemsu Imchen in my insurance policy bearing Policy No.16605314 of HDFC Life. whereas my name has been recorded as Imlitemsu in all my other official documents, bank account including my Aadhaar Card bearing Aadhaar No. 2158 6185 5480.

3. That the variations such as Imlitemsu Imchen @ Imlitemsu are synonymous and indistinguishable and pertains to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me.

4. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Imlitemsu Imchen @ Imlitemsu are synonymous and pertains to the name of the one and the same person and further to correct and rectify my name in my Insurance policy to as Imlitemsu before the concerned authority.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and sworn before me.

Notary Public Regd. No. 103/18, Date : 8-3-18 DP-2090

OFFICE OF THE

OLD RIPHYIM VILLAGE COUNCIL DIST. WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The Old Riphyim Village Council along with Old Riphyim Students’ Union, Eloe Hoho and the general public of Old Riphyim congratulate Shri. Yanthungo Patton on being elected as an MLA in the 13th NLA and on his subsequent appointment as the Deputy CM of Nagaland incharge of Home & National Highways.

We wish him greater success as he embark into his new responsibilities and as the first Deputy CM from Lotha tribe.

Sd/Nyanbemo Patton Chairman, ORVC

Sd/Bhanpemo Patton President, ORSU

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M O S C OW / Y E K A T ERINBURG, MAR 14 (AGENCIES): Russian voters are set to propel Vladimir Putin to another term as president in an election on Sunday, giving him credit for standing up for Russia against Western governments that view him as a dangerous autocrat, reports Reuters. Opinion polls show Putin, 65, with a commanding election lead, all but guaranteeing him another term that will take him to nearly a quarter century in power -- a longevity among Kremlin leaders second only to Josef Stalin.

The only thing that could dampen Putin’s poll triumph is if voter apathy

Vladimirovich (Putin).”

Putin’s suppor ters point to Russia’s military intervention in Syria and its annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region in 2014 as proof of his patriotic credentials. They say U.S. and European sanctions imposed over the Ukraine crisis are a price worth paying.

A row with Britain over allegations the Kremlin used a nerve agent to poison a Russian double agent in a sleepy English town -- denied by Moscow -- has not dented his standing.

Boycott campaign A March 9 survey by state-run pollster VTsIOM gave Putin, who was first elected president in 2000, support of 69 percent. His nearest rival Pavel Grudinin, the Communist Party’s candidate, is on just 7 percent. Another candidate, Ksenia Sobchak, a TV presenter and family friend of Putin, has upended expectations by robustly criticizing the Kremlin, but she has only 2 percent support, the same survey showed.

Kremlin officials acknowledge that Putin’s dominance could tur n people off voting. A low turnout would dent his legitimacy within the ruling

Pak calls home its envoy in India

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Infotainment

Anupam visits Priyanka Gal Gadot criticised for ‘ableist’ Chopra on ‘Quantico’ set Stephen Hawking tribute G al Gadot has received online criticism after sharing a tribute to Stephen Hawking, following his death.

The Wonder Woman actress has been branded ‘ableist’ - a term used to describe discrimination or prejudice against people who are disabled. In a Twitter tribute, she wrote: “Rest in peace Dr. Hawking. Now you’re free of any physical constraints..Your brilliance and wisdom will be cherished forever”.

Social media users have pointed out that Hawking was never limited by his “physical restraints” and went on to achieve some of the greatest discoveries known to science. He was not defined by his disability, nor did it bind him.

One of the twitter followers tweeted, “I think you’re fantastic Gal, but this tweet is very ableist. His physical constraints didn’t

V stop him from changing the world. People with disabilities don’t wish for death to be free of their challenges.

We wish to be valued for what we CAN do, not pitied for we can’t”. One of them wrote, “Thank you “Wonder Woman” for that completely ableist comment. Being disabled is not a restraint, he is one of the greatest minds in the world AND he was disabled. It did not RESTRAIN him.

So disappointed people

think this way”. One of the followers who was differently abled wrote, “Gal I am chronically ill. Can’t shower or even get myself out of bed. Lost 18 years thus far. But I ran a charity funding research for my illness #ME and advocate for Change. All from my bed.

Is my life not important?

Disablement is not shameful, bigotry is. Watch @ unrestfilm pls” – Amara Campbell.

(Harper’s bazaar)

eteran actor Anupam Kher met Priyanka Chopra on the sets of her TV show “Quantico”.

He posted photographs from their meeting on Twitter on Thursday morning.

“Thank you dearest Priyanka Chopra for your love and warmth. It was wonderful to come and see you on the sets of ‘Quantico’. You are a star. As a fellow Indian, I am so proud of you and your achievements.

Keep our flag flying. You are the best. Indian actor, our ambassador abroad,” he wrote.

In response, Priyanka posted: “Thank you for

dropping by Anupam Kher sir. Was absolutely wonderful to see you again. Mere desh ki khushboo... Good luck with what your here to do! Can’t wait to see you again. Soon.”

While Priyanka is busy shooting for the third season of her spy thriller show in New York, Anupam is shooting a TV pilot there.

Priyanka plays FBI agent Alex Parrish in “Quantico”, which will return to the small screen on April 28.

Besides “Quantico”, she is working on Hollywood projects like “A Kid Like Jake” and “Isn’t It Romantic”.

(IANS)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

Activists protest Louvre museum’s oil ties

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round 15 protesters made a performance stunt at the Musée du Louvre to condemn the museum’s sponsorship deal with Total, the French oil and gas company.

Dressed all in black, the activists laid down in front of Theodore Géricault’s oil painting Le Radeau de la méduse (1818–19), which depicts the onset of a shipwreck, in the museum’s Denon wing. As choreographed bodies fell to the floor, two voices decried Total’s worldwide activities and how they harm the environment and indigenous people. advice for Alia.

After stunned visitors were “Happy birthday! En- quickly evacuated from Salle joy these years, they don’t Mollien, which displays come back. May you grow Old Master paintings, the creatively even more than you already have. And may you be happy... always.”

Designer Maseba TH Mantena, who lovingly calls Alia as “Aloo”, said: “It’s hard to believe you’re just 25. You’ve come a long way and I can hardly wait to see what you do in the next leg of your incredibly inspiring life.”

Others who wished her include Neha Kakkar, Riteish Deshmukh, Shraddha Kapoor, Pulkit Samrat, Maniesh Paul, Sophie Choudry and Nimrat Kaur.

(IANS)

Alia turns 25, says movies make her feel alive

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ctress Alia Bhatt, whose look from her upcoming film “Raazi” was unveiled on her 25th birthday on Thursday, says movies keep her alive.

Alia and “Raazi” producer Karan Johar treated her fans to a glimpse into her look for the film, which is directed by Meghna Gulzar. It is a period drama based on Harinder Sikka’s novel “Calling Sehmat”, about a Kashmiri spy married to a Pakistani man during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

Alia, who started her film journey with “Student of The Year” and has impressed critics and

audiences with projects like “Highway”, “Udta Punjab”, “Badrinath Ki Dulhania” and “Dear Zindagi” among others, shared two images from “Raazi” on Instagram.

“Movies, or in this case my movies, aren’t just something I do for a living.

It’s kind of the reason I feel like I’m alive. So... On my 25th birthday I’ve randomly picked out two images from the 25th day of shoot of ‘Raazi’ and the trailer will be out 25 days from today (April 9)... Happy Birthday to me,” wrote the daughter of cinema veterans Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan.

Alia’s “Raazi” look, as shared by Karan, features

a close shot of the actress’ face, which has minimal make-up. She is seen wearing simple golden earrings and a nose stud for jewellery.

Vicky Kaushal, her co-star from the film, described her an “amazing human”. The Twitter world

Jon Hamm to star with Natalie Portman in ‘Pale Blue Dot’

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on Hamm is in negotiations to star opposite Natalie Portman in Fox Searchlight’s “Pale Blue Dot,” sources tell Variety.

“Fargo” and “Legion” creator Noah Hawley is directing from a script by Brian C. Brown and Elliott DiGuiseppi.

Reese Witherspoon, who was attached to star at one point, will produce with Bruna Papandrea.

“Pale Blue Dot” follows a successful female astronaut who, after coming back home from a

mission in space, starts to unravel when confronted by her seemingly perfect life. The film explores the theory that astronauts who spend long periods of time in space lose their sense of reality when they return home.

Hamm will play Portman’s fellow astronaut who she agg ressively pursues after returning to Earth.With “Legion” wrapped and Hawley’s other FX series, “Fargo,” not shooting until next year, production on “Pale Blue Dot” is expected to

start in the spring.

Hamm, best known for his iconic role as Don Draper on AMC’s “Mad Men,” has taken on more movies since the show ended in 2015.

He most recently starred in “Marjorie Prime” and also had a scene-stealing role as a bank robber in Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver.”

His thriller “Beirut” recently bowed to solid reviews at the Sundance Film Festival.

(Variety)

was abuzz with wishes for the young talent, who is counted amongst the best actresses in Bollywood today.

“Your growth as an actor has been phenomenal and this is just the beginning. Keep doing what you do best! Good luck,” wished Anil Kapoor via Twitter.

Akshay Kumar called her “immensely talented”, and said: “You’re the perfect example of ‘good work speaks for itself ’.”

Composer Shankar Mahadevan wished Alia a “journey full of happiness and success ahead”.

Her “Udta Punjab” and “Shaandaar” co-star Shahid Kapoor had a word of

protesters continued lying down for two hours, blocking the gallery. The theatrical performance was organised by the Paris-based collective Libérons le Louvre (Free the Louvre), which was set up with help from 350.org, an international NGO against the fossil fuel industry, which initiated Zéro Fossile, a “fossil free” campaign in France.

The collective has launched an online petition calling on the Louvre “to immediately end any partnerships with the fossil fuel industry”.

This was Libérons le Louvre’s fifth protest at the institution. Last March, the group simulated an oil spill on a staircase underneath the Greek sculpture Victory of Samothrace when around

40 activists took off their black jackets and placed them on the stairs. In May, protesters released a flight of black paper starlings from a balcony in the Louvre and, later that month, the collective held a picnic on the museum’s lawns. On European Heritage Day in September, the group poured black liquid into the water basin next to I.M. Pei’s pyramid. “Our heritage or the image of Total – the Louvre Museum must choose what it protects,” Libérons le Louvre said in an online video posted on Facebook.

The Musée du Louvre declined to comment on the protests and its sponsorship deal with Total.

(The Art Newspaper)

HAPPY 25 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

CONGRATULATION

With great pride and felicity, we the Mona-Moni Association Old Riphyim extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri Y.Patton, Hon’ble Deputy CM on being elected to the 13th NLA from 37 A/C for 3rd consecutive term. May our Almighty God continue to bless, guide and equips you with wisdom to be the torch bearer for your people.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the BJP legislatures for placing their trust on Shri.

Y.Patton as the ‘Leader of BJP Party’ Nagaland.

We also take this opportunity to express our gratitude and deepest appreciation to the visionary and dynamic leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister and leader of People’s Democratic Alliance, Nagaland for acknowledging him in his hard work and dedication by elevating Shri. Y.Patton to the post of Deputy CM along with the portfolio of Home and National Highways.

Renthungo Patton President Mona-Moni Association Old Riphyim.

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Mr. N. Kitovi Zhimomi & Mrs. Khekali Zhimomi

May you both continue to grow old together with God's Love and grace.

Wishing you a life time of happiness.

We love you!

From loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives

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GRATITUDE

Acknowledgement I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my supporters, well wishers and the electorates of 26 Aonglenden NC for bestowing upon me the opportunity to represent you in the recently concluded 13th NLA election. My family & I sincerely acknowledge and is humbled by your contributions and sacrifices made in so many different ways.

Though defeated, together we fought a good fight. The election might be over but our collective efforts for a holistic development of the constituency and its people shall continue.

I would also like to thank the respected NPF President Dr. Shurhozelie, former CM TR Zeliang and all rank & files of the party for having faith in me and giving me the opportunity to contest under the NPF symbol once again.

Furthermore I extend my heartfelt congratulations to brother Imtikumzuk for his re-election, at the same time wish him good health and the very best in the endeavor for the constituency and its people.

Toshipokba 26 Aonglenden A/C, NPF Candidate DP-2096 K

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Through this column, I convey my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who believed in my capability to represent you as your leader for 39 Sanis AC and showing your support by voting for me. Through our Almighty's blessings, we saw our collective efforts translate into a resounding victory in the recently concluded 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election.

A special word of thanks to our leader Shri. Neiphiu Rio and all the esteemed members of NDPP for lending your kind support throughout the whole electoral process. I assure you of my absolute commitment to serve with the best of my capability in the interest of our constituency and the State.

Thank you all.

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Mhathung Yanthan MLA

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

Federer breezes into qtrs at Indian Wells Juventus beat Atalanta 2-0 game to lead 5-4. Each time he got the break he then served for the set.

Federer clinched the victory on the first match point when Chardy pounded a forehand into the net.

Chardy hit four aces but made 46 unforced errors compared to just 29 for Federer.

Federer will face the 21-year-old Chung for the second time this year.Next up for Federer is South Korea’s rising star Hyeon Chung who defeated 30th seeded Pablo Cuevas 6-1 6-3 earlier on Wednesday and a win for the 20-time Grand Slam champion will

“It has been great. It is a totally different year, and so many years after that,” he said.

“For so many years I have felt good actually in Australia already. I don’t know if it’s Australia per se or, taking the benefits from the hard work I put into the new season.”

Federer, who also won at Rotterdam in February, is gunning for a record sixth Indian Wells title.

The defending Indian Wells champion Federer put on a serving clinic against Chardy as he hit two aces and won 100 percent of his first serve

to open up four-point lead

Halep avoids Martic upset

Roger Federer returns a shot to Jeremy Chardy during their match on Wednesday.

Indian Wells, Mar 15 (Agencies): World No. 1 Roger Federer’s remarkable run continued as he booked his quarterfinal berth in the ATP Indian Wells Masters with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Jeremy Chardy on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old Federer, who won his 20th Grand Slam when he captured the Australian Open in January, is off to one of his strongest career starts and is now 15-0 in 2018.

It is his best beginning to the season since 2006 when he started 16-0 and won 33 of his first 34 matches.

see him equal his best ever start to a season (16-0).

Chung, who reached the Australian Open semifinals in January, continued his growing pedigree within the game after a dominant display to secure his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 quarter-final spot.

The South Korean world No 26 won 11 of the opening 12 games to move within a game of victory but the Uruguayan veteran saved seven match points in the sixth game to secure the first of two breaks before Chung eventually secured the win.

points. He dropped just three serve points overall with those coming on his second serve.

Federer advances to the quarter-finals where he will face South Korea’s Chung Hyeon who defeated 30th-seeded Pablo Cuevas 6-1, 6-3 earlier on Wednesday.

Federer only needed to break Chardy once in each set to get the win in 82 minutes.

The first break of serve came in the 11th game of the opening set to take a 6-5 lead.

In the second set he broke Chardy in the ninth

Simona Halep remained on course to claim her second Indian Wells title after she outlasted Petra Martic 6-4 6-7(5-7) 6-3 in a marathon match to reach the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals.

The Romanian, who is the only remaining defending champion after Caroline Wozniacki’s exit on Tuesday, eventually prevailed after two hours and 24-minute encounter against her Croatian opponent in blustery conditions.

Halep, who won the title in the Californian desert in 2015, has only lost one match this season - the defeat

by Caroline Wozniacki in the Australian Open final and underlined her all-court game with a strong service display and broke Martic’s serve nine times.

The 26-year-old is yet to win a Grand Slam title but underlined her resilience in testing circumstances to recover from a break deficit in the final set and set up a meeting with Japan’s Naomi Osaka who beat world No 5 Karolina Pliskova to continue her fabulous run.

Osaka who kicked off her week with a victory over Maria Sharapova blasted her way past Pliskova with a 6-2, 6-3 success.

Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after his goal opened the scoring for Juventus.

TURIN, Mar 15 (Agencies): Juventus beat visiting Atalanta 2-0 Wednesday to open up a four-point lead over Napoli that could prove decisive in pursuit of an unprecedented seventh straight Serie A title.

Gonzalo Higuain scored in the first half and Blaise Matuidi doubled the advantage toward the end, shortly after Atalanta was reduced to 10 men.

The match was rescheduled from last month when it was postponed due to a snowstorm.

Juventus has won 12 straight and this is its largest lead of the season.

Napoli, which had led for months, has earned only one point from its last two matches.

“We’re in the decisive phase of the season,” Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said. “We need to take one step at a time. ...

We still need to gather a lot of points to win the title.”

In the 29th, Higuain was set up nicely by Douglas Costa on a counterattack to finish off with a

drive into the far corner.

In the 89th, Atalanta defender Gianluca Mancini was shown his second yellow for tripping Giorgio Chiellini just outside the area.

Two minutes later, Matuidi was left unmarked to score easily from inside the area.

“Atalanta is a tough squad with a lot of skill but the team ended in crescendo,” Allegri said.

Atalanta, which drew 2-2 with Juventus in October, remained eighth.

Hughes appointed Southampton coach India climb three spots to 99 in FIFA rankings

Hughes signed a short term deal with, taking charge until the end of the season.

“I bring experience of the Premier League. I understand what it takes in this league to win games.

But first and foremost I think it’s about coming in and maybe being that different voice, that different message from myself and

the staff, that will enable the players to recognise and focus on what needs to be done in this key period of the season.”

“The objective clearly is to remain in the league and make sure we’re a Premier League club next

year.”

Hughes was dismissed

by Stoke City in January, with the Potters in the bottom three following a poor run of form. But they had three ninth-place finishes under the Welshman before finishing 13th last term.

Hughes began his managerial career with the Wales national team and subsequently managed Blackburn, Manchester City, Fulham and QPR. He has never been relegated from the top flight as manager.

Pellegrino was sacked on Monday after just one win in their last 17 games - leaving the team just a point clear of the relegation zone.

AR organise ACKNOWLEDGEMENT volleyball match W e t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y

members of Late Mr Limakumba (Changdang) would like to express our profound gratitude to every individual who stood by us physically, financially and through prayers at his sudden demise.

We regret our inability to thank every individuals but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Thank you all sincerely for sharing our sorrow.

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Loving family members and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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We, the family members and relatives of Lt. Deihet Nriame Nzauna village Dist. Peren, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually upholding throughout his prolonged illness till last breath on 17th Feb' 2018 at 10:30 PM. We convey our deepest gratitude to : 1. Doctors & Nurses of Referral Hospital Dimapur.

2. Nzauname Dimapur 3. Shri. Tarie Zeliang 4. Shri N. R Zeliang 5. Shri. Namri Nchang 6. Shri. D. Namrua, 'B' Jalukie 7. Nzauname 'B' Jalukie 8. Tening Village 9. Tening Town 10. Nchan Village 11. Lalong Village 12. N-gam Village We regret and apologize for our inability to mention all the names individually but we assured our sincere prayers for Almighty God's support to enable you all to continue to be channels of God's blessings.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives K Y M C

first time this year. It now has 339 points to its kitty to be at joint 99th spot with Libya.

Last year, the Indian team broke into the top-100 three times, rising as high as 96th in July -- the second best ever after the 94th place attained in February 1996. But it ended the year at 105th spot.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Among Asian countries, the Indian team is now at 13th spot, above the likes of Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain and North Korea. Iran (overall 33rd) leads the rankings among Asian countries, followed

by Australia (37th) and Japan (55th).

World champions Germany remain on the

top of the overall chart, followed by Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, France and Chile.

The Indian team plays their AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek on March 27. The country has already qualified for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

1ST OPEN FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Organised by : Dimapur District Football Referee Association (D.D.F.R.A)

VENUE : D.D.S.C Stadium

DATE : 6th – 17th April 2018

Registration fee - Rs. 3000/-

Champion - Rs 50,000/Runners up - Rs. 25,000/Semi-finalists - 5,000/- each Best player, Best Custodian, Best defender

Last date for form submission 31st March 2018

Born : 14.04.1975 – Died : 09.03.2018

"When you are born, you cry, and the world rejoices.

When you die, you rejoice, and the world cries" We the family members of Lt. Y. Kamba Chang would like to thank each and everyone who stood by us during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved. We are unable to thank everyone personally but we are deeply indebted and pray that our Almighty God will bless you all abundantly for all your sacrifices.

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Any interested teams, clubs, and associations may kindly contact : 8413815281/8974086163/8837048122 Forms available at DDFRA Office Room No. 7 (DDSC Stadium) Office Timing : 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (FOOTBALL IS BACK IN DIMAPUR)

Late Limakumba (164 Naga) Born - 15th Oct 1985 Died - 2nd March 2018

Acknowledgement

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With profound gratitude, we express our heartfelt thanks to all those who stood by us during the time of illness and demise of our beloved father Late Heigwangbuing Pungcui on 8th March 2018.

It is beyond our reach to extend thankfulness to each and everyone who upheld us, comforted us and shared our sorrow during the darkest hour by way of extending prayer and financial support, your physical presence was a great source of encouragement, concern and love to us.

We have nothing to repay you in return except to pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren and relatives

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Dim a p u r , M a r 1 5 (NPN): Zunheboto Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a friendly volleyball match between teams of 5 Assam Rifles and the local youths of Atoizu village on March 14. The match was organised with the aim to foster the spirit of competitiveness amongst the youth. A lecture was also delivered on job opportunities in Armed Forces focusing on upcoming recruitment rally at Tuensang.

NEW DELHI, Mar 15 (PTI): The Indian football team has re-entered the top-100 of the FIFA world rankings and is now placed at 99th in the latest chart released on Thursday.

The team, which did not play any international match in this ranking period, jumped three places to enter the top-100 for the

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L o n d o n, M a r 1 5 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a r k Hughes has been appointed as the manager of Southampton until the end of the season.

The 54-year-old will take his first training session on Thursday with Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki joining his backroom coaching staff as assistant manager and assistant first team coach respectively.

Hughes, who made 60 appearances for the club, said, “It’s a challenge I’m excited by. It’s a great opportunity to come back to a club I know well, and a club I’ve got a real affinity with, and I couldn’t turn that down.”

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND Dt, Wokha the 12th March 2018 NOTICE No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / Whereas, Shri. T. Emithung, son of Late Smti.

Chumdeno Odyuo, a permanent resident of Phiro Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to draw all dues and benefits pertaining to PPO No. NL/F/4582 in favour of his deceased mother Late Smti. Chumdeno Odyuo, who expired on 20/02/2018.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

Nokchasashi Addl. Deputy Commissioner DC-587 Wokha : Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND Dt, Wokha the 12th March 2018 NOTICE No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / Whereas, Smti. K. Zuchopeni Kikon, wife of Late Shri. N.T. Semo Lotha, a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits pertaining to PPO No. S/02163 and to operate AC No. 11766553000 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri. N.T. Semo Lotha, who expired on 16/02/2018.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and succession certificate shall be issued.

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Nokchasashi Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha : Nagaland K Y M C

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Menuosetuo is Naga wrestling champ 2018

Menuosetuo Yiese (hands raised) along with other winners, NWA and tournament officials on Thursday. (NP)

Correspondent

Ko h i m a , M a r 1 5 (NPN): Menuosetuo Yiese from Kohima village emerged as the champion of 26th Naga style wrestling held at local ground, Kohima on Thursday.

N i n e t e e n - ye a r - o l d Yiese, who stands 6 feet tall and weighed 118 kg, walked home richer by Rs. 3,30,000 ( Rs. 30,000 late Velahü Puro memorial trophy &

cash award). Second placed Vekutho Soho (22) from Phek village, who stands 5.7 feet tall and weighed 76 kg, received a cash award of Rs. 2 lakhs.

Mhasilhousie Nagi (25) of Jotsoma village secured the third place.

The 5.11 feet tall wrestler received a cash prize of Rs. 1 Lakh. Venuzo Dawhuo (21) of Thenyizu village bagged the fourth place and received a cash prize

of Rs. 80,000. Dawhuo is the reigning champion of Chakhesang Wrestling Association meet 2018.

The prizes to the winners were given away by MLA Er. Zale Neikha.

In the quarter final, Venuzo Dawhuo defeated Pfüsato Tetseo, Menuoseituo Yiese defeated Surhoneyi Soho, Mhasilhousie Nagi defeated Kezhavizo Thevo and Vekutho Soho downed Vizakietuo

Suohu.

Earlier, minister of planning and coordination, land Revenue, Neiba Kronu, who graced the second day of the meet as the chief guest, said that sportspersons are the most respected people. In many parts of the world especially East Asia countries, wrestling similar to Naga style wrestling is being practiced, said Kruno and he further added that it was becoming

popular. While stating that Naga style wrestling is an interesting game, the minister appealed the NWA officials to expand the activities to other parts of the North Eastern states.

Altogether, 58 wrestlers from Angami, Chakhesang and Zeliang participated in the NWA wrestling meet.

Meanwhile, NWA has informed that this year’s meet witnessed the largest crowd in the history of NWA. The programme was compeered by Ruvuotuonuo Ruth Vizo, God’s blessing was invoked by CBCK senior pastor, Rev. Khrotso Mero and NWA president, Neivikuolie Khatsu delivered the presidential address. A special song was presented by Tsüphriekro Kohima and oath of conduct was administered by senior state wrestling coach, Chisazo Dawhuo.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur

FRIDAY, MARCH 16,2018

Sindhu enters All England Open badminton quarters L o n d o n, M a r 1 5 (Agencies): World No 3 PV Sindhu had to play a three-gamer for the second straight day as she was stretched by Thailand’s Nitchaon Jindapol in the second round of the All England Open in Birmingham on Thursday.

Sindhu won the first game comfortably 21-13 after controlling play throughout and by the end of that game it seemed as if she totally had Jindapol’s number. However, the world No 11 turned it around in the second game and took the attack to the Indian, not letting her control play and eventually winning it by a similar scoreline.

The see-saw contest continued in the third game as Sindhu again took a lead before the interval only to see the Thai claw her way back. Jindapol then took a

PV Sindhu

sizeable 16-12 lead in the decider when it looked like there was no way back for Sindhu from there.

However, the Rio Olympics silver medalist dug in and won five

straight points to take the lead. She won the third game 21-18 to seal a quarter-final berth, where she will either play her nemesis Nozomi Okuhara or Fitriani Fitriani.

Messi powers Barca into Champions League qtrs raceMarathon at Mkg on

Messi killed the game midway through the second half with his 100th CL goal.

Barcelona, Mar 15 (IANS): A magical performance by Leo Messi - two goals and an assist - vaulted Barcelona into the quarterfinals of the 2017-2018 Champions League with a 3-0 win here over Chelsea in the second leg of their round of 16 tie.

With the score knotted at 1-1 after the first leg in London, both sides knew the importance of scoring the first goal, Efe news reported.

But the Blues found themselves trailing before their first touch on Wednesday, with Messi scoring at close range barely two minutes into the contest to the delight of the 97,000plus crowd in the stands at Camp Nou. The Argentine superstar smiled broadly and dedicated the goal to his newborn son, Ciro.

With their original game plan in tatters, Chelsea were forced to go forward behind Eden Hazard and the visitors dominated possession for the next 18 minutes, though the only real threat was a Willian shot that forced a save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the 12th minute.

In the 20th minute, however, Messi stole the ball from Cesc Fabregas and blew past Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen before he dished off to Ous mane Dembele rushing forward on his right and the Frenchman beat Thibaut Courtois for his first goal in a Barca shirt.

The second goal left Chelsea dazed and only a good stop by Courtois prevented Luis Suarez from making it 3-0 on the night just minutes later.

Chelsea were sharper

to start the second half and Courtois thwarted Suarez again in the 48th minute to keep his team alive.

The hosts lost Paulinho and Sergio Busquets to injury in the space of 10 minutes and Barca was looking less capable in possession when Messi rose to the occasion once more, threading the ball through Courtois’ legs in the 64th minute to bring the margin to 3-0 on the night and 4-1 overall.

It was the Argentine’s 100th goal in Champions League play and Barcelona are headed to the tournament quarterfinals for a record 11th consecutive year.

Bayern ease past Besiktas

Bayern Munich moved into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after beating Besiktas 3-1 in Istanbul on Wednesday

evening to complete an 8-1 aggregate victory against the Turkish side.

Bayern win against Besiktas was a record 11th successive victory in the competition for their coach, Jupp Heynckes, who had led the Bundesliga champions to the title in 2013 before retiring and returning this season.

Heynckes’s men went ahead through Thiago Alcântara in the 18th minute to kill off any lingering hopes of an improbable recovery by the hosts after the German giants had hammered them 5-0 in the first leg in Munich.

Alcântara, however, was taken off with a suspected ankle problem some minutes later.

The Bundesliga champions went 2-0 up seconds after the second-half restart when Gokhan Gonul volleyed a Rafinha cross into his own net.

Besiktas, who were missing their entire central defence, offered little resistance despite controlling possession.

The home team did manage to pull a goal back through Vágner Love’s effort in the 58th minute which breathed some brief life into the hosts.

But the Bayern substitute Sandro Wagner chested in a David Alaba cross with six minutes remaining to confirm Bayern’s victory.

March 22

Dimapur, Mar 15 (NPN): The Mokokchung Press Club (MPC) in partnership with Water Sanitation and Safety Organization, PHED Mokokchung will be organising a marathon race on March 22 in commemoration of World Water Day under the theme “Nature for Water.”

The marathon race will be open for all age groups. There will be two categories of competition: men’s open marathon race and women’s open marathon race.

Interested persons can collect the entry form from Ao milen Office, Soyim Printers and Fitness Studio, Mokokchung. The last date for submission of forms is March 20.

For further information contact, 8732082077.

Entry forms for silver cup DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Organizer of the 9th edition of Silver cup T20 cricket tournament has informed that the entry forms for the tournament will be available at Intact Computers, opposite Yjunction, Kohima. The tournament will be held from March 24 at Jakhama local ground.

Interested teams can contact 9774039646 for further details.

10 players selected for induction into state sports hostel Dimapur, Mar 15 (NPN): The department of youth resources and sports has released the list of selected candidates for induction into State Sports Hostel (Football), Dimapur. The shortlisted candidates are Kezevituo, Devika, Vicky, Mangal Gurung, Homuka Yeptho, Benrithung Yanthan, Keduoneizo, Itoka Awomi, Longshing Konyak and Hetanlo Kath.

Candidates in the wait-

ing list are Tonoka Chophy, Setu Neinu, Hukhevi, Ozungmen Ozukum, Abhishek Sharma, Lanu Sunep Pongen, Ziepwa, Ameno, T. Yuzi Sangtam, Sentilong Pongen, Aghato, Menulo, Alem Mongba, Vikethozo Vasa and Mukam Chim.

Selected candidates can contact state football coach, Mughato at 9436619586 for more details.

DDCA inter-school cricket Dimapur, Mar 15 (NPN): The Dimapur District Cricket Association (DDCA) will organize the Inter-School Under-16 Cricket under the aegis of Nagaland Cricket Association from March 18-25 at NCA Stadium, Sovima, Dimapur. Altogether 12 schools will participate in the tournament. The probables of Dimapur District (U-16) team will also be selected during the tournament.

The 12 participating

schools are divided into four groups: Group-A: Zakiesato Memorial Hr. Sec. School, Ram Janaki HSS, Millennial Vision School Group-B: Christian Hr. Sec School, Delhi Public School, MGM HS School Group-C: Little Star HS School, SD Jain HS School, HMC School Group-D: G Mhaisiu School, St Mary’s HS School, Pranab Vidyapith HS School

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