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Washing workers’ feet ‘sanskar’, not political gimmick: Modi

Barca beat Madrid to reach Copa del Rey final

Juan Guaido to meet Brazil’s president in anti-Maduro push

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Delay for solution not with GoI: Ravi

Tinakali Sümi

DIMAPUR, FEB 28 (NPN): Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Centre’s representative and Interlocutor to Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi, has admitted that “differing positions” on the demand for separate Naga flag and Constitution has delayed signing of the final agreement.

In an exclusive interview to Nagaland Post, Ravi said Government of India was ready to consider Naga flag for Pan Naga cultural body and to term the final agreement as Naga “Yehzabo”. He, however, added that the Naga negotiators were not agreeable to it.

The interlocutor also maintained that the final agreement could be signed “tomorrow” if the “Naga negotiators reciprocate with pragmatic flexibilities”.

While Government of India was respectful of Naga unique history, their rights and identity, Ravi said, “Final agreement must unambiguously convey the unity of Nagas with the Indian Union.” In the interview, Ravi also talked about the “thriving political economy of insurgency in Nagaland

Centre sanctions `66 cr for state

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NEW DELHI, FEB 28 (NPN): Central government on Thursday sanctioned Rs.66.19 core to Nagaland for areas that are not included in Part IX and IX A of the Constitution during the period 2018-19. As per documents made available, Finance ministry’s Finance Commission Division (FCD) has directed the chief controller of accounts to advise the Reserve Bank of India, Nagpur to credit the amount in to the account of the state government immediately.

FCD further stated that the state government (Finance department) needed to transfer the amount to the concerned bodies/councils (ADCs) within 15 days of the receipt from the Centre.

Any delay in transferring of fund will require the state government to release the same with interest at bank rate of RBI, it added.

FCD also advised the state government to ensure that grants were distributed as per 2011 population census, “with a weight of 90% and area with a weight of 10%.” The state Planning department has been asked to ensure that utilization of fund and monitoring of implementation of works/ schemes are as per guidelines.

This is it!

“Whom is he attackingwe Pakistanis or the Congress party?”

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Differing positions on demand for Naga flag and constitution delaying final agreement - RN Ravi run by a network of undergrounds and over-ground collaborators” and his efforts to end it. Below are excerpts of the interview with Ravi: NP: What is the current status of the Naga peace process?

Ravi: Naga Peace Talks is at the concluding stage.

Political principles of settlement, substantive issue of competencies and structural issues of governance have all been mutually agreed.

The peace process has become truly inclusive with the seven Naga groups coming onboard. We have mutual understanding with NSCN (I-M) that they would not oppose the NNPGs constructive cooperation in the peace process and their par-

ticipation in the final agreement. The peace process can conclude any day.

NP: You are saying that government of India has “mutual understanding” with NSCN (I-M) on inclusion of NNPGs in the ongoing peace process. However, in a recent interview to a news channel, NSCN (I-M) general secretary, Th. Muivah, had accused government of India of using NNPGs as a “parallel force”. What do you have to say on this?

Ravi: Mr. Muivah is a very senior leader for whom I have very high regards. He is aware of the background, circumstances and reality of the inclusion of NNPGs in the peace process. He knows that exclusion of oth-

er groups will be a recipe for violence after the final settlement. I am sure he does not meant what he said.

NP: You said that the peace process can conclude any day, however, Mr. Muivah has ruled out solution before the ensuing Lok Sabha election. What is your comment on this?

Ravi: Naga political peace process does not have much to do with the elections. In the last 22 years, several elections for the parliament as well as state assembly have been held. I think it would be incorrect to draw any such reference to the forthcoming election.

NP: There is a general perception here in Nagaland that political parties, especially BJP, have promised solution to Naga issue for electoral benefits. Is the present government at the Centre led by BJP using Naga issue to establish a firm foundation in Nagaland?

Ravi: I am the government of India’s Representative and Interlocutor and my mandate is to deliver a solution to the Naga issue to the best possible satisfaction of the Naga people. I would not like to comment on the political statement of any

political party.

NP: Why has the BJPled NDA government not been able to sign the final agreement despite promises of “Election for Solution”?

Ravi: Everyone knows that in any negotiation a settlement depends on agreement among the negotiating parties on all the issues on the table. One negotiating party alone cannot do it.

NP: You have been saying that the Talk is in the final stage. What is holding the negotiating parties to sign the final agreement?

Ravi: Naga political issue is a very old and complex one. In the last four years the negotiating parties have made significant continuous progress by resolving several facets of it.

Like political parameters of settlement and the specifics of various competencies to be shared between the Naga people and the government of India. All issues have been mutually understood and agreed. However, few issues mainly a flag and a constitution are sticky. On these issues, the two sides have differing positions. We will sign the agreement as soon as these are resolved.

Imran Khan announces release of IAF pilot as ‘peace gesture’

(L) Imran Khan addressing the joint session of National Assembly.

(R) Abhinandan Varthaman in Pakistan army’s custody.

Islamabad, Feb 28 (PTI/AGENCIES): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that as a peace gesture they would be releasing Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan on Friday.

Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly, Khan said the IndiaPakistan situation should not “get out of hand” otherwise “Pakistan will have to retaliate”, the Dawn reported.

“Countries are ruined because of miscalculation,” said Khan. Alleging “war hysteria” in India, he said: “I’m afraid there might be a miscalculation. War is not a solution. If India takes any action, we will have to retaliate,” he added.

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Parliament was called to discuss the rising tensions with India. “The only purpose of our strike (on India on Wednesday) was to demonstrate our capability and will,” Khan said.

Pilot’s valiant act: The MiG-21 pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who landed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday, made a valiant attempt to scare away locals who descended on him immediately after he landed on ground. He also made an effort to destroy the documents present on his person to avoid them ending up in Pakistani hands.

This came from a story carried by Dawn on Thursday, which quoted a prominent local resident who

revealed what happened in the immediate aftermath of landing of ‘Abhi’.

Mohammad Razzaq Chaudhry of Horra’n village, 7 km from the Line of Control (LoC) in PoK’s Bhimber district, said he noticed a dogfight in the skies around 8.45 am on Wednesday.

The wreckage fell more than a kilometre away from Razzaq’s house in a deserted field. He soon saw a parachute descending towards the ground, which also landed around a kilometre from his house in a different direction.

According to Razzaq, “the Indian pilot ran a distance of half a kilometre in backward direction while pointing his pistol towards the boys who were chasing him,” Dawn writes.

“During this brisk movement, he fired some more gunshots in the air to frighten them but to no avail, he said. Then he jumped into a small pond where he took out some documents and maps from his pockets, some of which he tried to swallow and soaked others in water.”

India presents proof of downed Pak F-16 jet Airstrike will help BJP win 22 Delhi HC notices to ECI, LS seats in Karnataka: Yeddy NDPP over de-registration

India Air Force officials show sections of an exploded Amraam missile, said to be fired by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) F-16s. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): Indian Air Force Thursday said there was enough evidence to conclusively say that Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet, which intruded into Indian air space on Wednesday morning, was shot down by MiG-21.

Addressing a press conference, Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor said Pakistan could have used only F-16 for the air intrusion as its other fighter jets do not have the capability to carry this particular missile.

“There is enough evidence to show that F-16s were used in

this mission and Pakistan is trying to hide this fact. Also, parts of AMRAAM Air to Air Missile which is carried only on the F-16s in PAF were recovered East of Rajouri within the Indian territory,” he said.

The IAF also showed a piece of the AMRAM missile at the news briefing. “The fact remains that one F-16 of PAF was shot down by an IAF MiG21 Bison aircraft,” said the Air Vice Marshal. He said Pakistani aircraft package which was part of the Wednesday’s operation comprised F-16s and JF 17s and

perhaps some Mirages and that India countered them with Mig 21 Bisons, Mirage 2000s and Sukhoi 30s.

Pakistan had claimed that F-16 was not part of the group of fighter jets that was used during the intrusion. IAF also busted the other lies being propagated by Pakistan about its aggression on Wednesday.

Pakistan initially claimed that it had shot down two IAF aircraft and three pilots.

“The other lie that Pakistan spread was that it intentionally dropped weapons in open air spaces just to prove a point.

The fact is that the Pakistani jets targeted Indian military installations,” he said.

Sources said Pakistan deployed around 24 aircraft out of which three came inside India.

He said there have been many factually incorrect statements made by Pakistan after the retaliatory strike including its initial claim that two IAF aircraft were shot down by Pakistan and three pilots were downed.

BENGALURU, FEB 28 (PTI): Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa Wednesday said India’s pre-emptive strikes on terror camps in Pakistan has created a wave in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will help the party win over 22 of 28 seats in the state in the coming Lok Sabha polls. “The atmosphere....day by day the wind is increasingly blowing in favour of BJP. Wednesday’s action of destroying terror hideouts by entering inside Pakistan has resulted in a pro-Modi wave in the country, the results of which can be seen in coming Lok Sabha polls,” Yeddyurappa said. Speaking to reporters in Chitradurga, he said “It has enthused youths; all this will help us in winning more than 22 Lok Sabha seats (in Karnataka).”

Currently, BJP holds 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karna-

taka, Cong 10 and JD(S) 2.

Facing flak for linking India’s air strike on terror camps in Pakistan with BJP’s prospects in Lok Sabha polls, party Karnataka chief B S Yeddyurappa Thursday said there was no question of seeking electoral gains and the nation came first to him.

VK Singh hits out at BSY

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh criticized party colleague and former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa for claiming that the Indian air strikes on a terror camp in Pakistan have led to a “pro-Modi” wave in the country ahead of the elections. “BS Yeddyurappa ji, I beg to differ,” Singh said in a tweet. “We stand as one nation, action taken by our government is to safeguard our nation [and] ensure safety of our citizens, not to win a few extra seats,” he said.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 28 (NPN): After Election Commission of India (ECI) had on February 9 dismissed a complaint filed by Zeneisilie Ate Loucii seeking deregistration of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), Delhi High Court has now sought response from the ruling party and ECI on the issue.

Reliable sources informed Nagaland Post that the High Court had listed the hearing on April 9. Sources said after ECI had dismissed her plea, the petitioner approached the High Court challenging the commission’s order. The court saw merit in the case and is reported to have observed that the ECI order was wrong.

Accordingly, the case was admitted on February 27 and the court issued notice to both ECI and NDPP. In its order on February 9, ECI had stated that after hearing both the complainant and the respondent’s plea that there was no supporting evidence to prove that its members (NDPP members) were also members of NPF. Mentioning that there were more than 2,200 registered un-recognised political parties in India, besides the recognised national and State parties, the commission had observed that in a multi-party system, it was not uncommon for members of one political party to cross over to another.

Zeliang’s ‘sexist’ remark in NLA draws flak NPF slams PDA govt’s attitude DIMAPUR, FEB 28 (NPN): NDPP women organisation has expressed shock at the alleged sexist comment made by leader of the opposition, T.R. Zeliang in his speech on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 during the recently-concluded third session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA).

It also demanded a public apology from Zeliang to all women, besides retracting from his remark made in NLA. NDPP women body claimed that Zeliang had on February 25 allegedly told the house that: “As the saying goes, no man can serve two masters. Of course, some men can please two girls but no man can serve two masters”.

According to the women’s wing, such “callous and insensitive language” was not only unbecoming of a person of the stature of a leader of opposition, who was also formerly chief minister, but was also a “direct insult and degradation” of all women.

It also expressed astonishment that a person who is a father

to a daughter and a husband could make such “chauvinistic and derogatory” comment against women in the House, which was the highest decision-making body in the State.

And when the entire world was talking of gender equality, the NDPP women wing asked what kind of example was the leader of opposition trying to set for the younger generation to follow. Or, it asked whether this was the way that he actually perceived women.

“When people the world over, including in India and Nagaland, are trying to fight against molestation, harassment and assault on women, we have a people’s leader who is making such remarks in a House of law makers. Is this what is expected of our leaders whom we have elected to protect our rights and defend our dignity?” the women’s wing wondered.

The women’s wing clarified that its communiqué was not meant for making a political statement, but to protect and defend the dignity and liberty of women

in general and Naga women in particular.

Asserting that it would not tolerate any person, an elected member or otherwise, to “demean, belittle and insult women intentionally or otherwise”, the women’s cell reminded Zeliang that women in Naga society had always played a proactive role, supporting the men folk in every way, working shoulder to shoulder in the fields, offices, homes and even politics. Perhaps, holding high office had made him forget the sacrifices his mother, wife and daughter had made for him, it quipped.

The NDPP women body appealed to all right-thinking citizens, both men and women, to come forward and condemn such “derogatory, callous, insensitive, irresponsible and chauvinistic” statements made against women.

Reiterating to stand firm with the party’s commitment towards gender equality, it declared that it was prepared to defend any woman from discrimination and abuse.

DIMAPUR, FEB 28 (NPN): Expressing its displeasure over the alleged indifferent attitude of the PDA government pertaining to many issues concerning the State during the recentlyheld Assembly session, NPF has asked the ruling coalition to be sincere in its approach towards development of the State.

In a statement, NPF press bureau alleged that many questions put forth by its legislators were rejected in the business list for reason best known to the Assembly secretariat, while some of those raised by the opposition bench during the question hour were not answered or twisted. It said some “pertinent questions” raised by the opposition for a particular department were not answered by the caretaker MLA of the department but by ministers of other departments.

Citing an instance, the opposition party said NPF Legislature Party leader and leader of opposition TR Zeliang sought a clarification from planning minister Neiba Kronu on the

road sector on the last day of debate on the budget speech in the House. But the minister failed to provide any satisfactory answer on the much public important issue in the floor of the House, it added.

Kronu simply stated that good quality of roads for Dimapur and Kohima would be completed within two and three years, adding that change would be visible in these two cities. He said the contractors concerned would maintain the roads for three years after completion of their projects without mentioning any particular road.

The opposition leader further asked the minister which were the roads in the two cities and under what scheme the ongoing roads were being executed, besides seeking to know the amount against each road and requesting him to publish the same in local dailies the following day. However, the opposition party regretted that till date no such information has appeared in the local newspapers.

WSBAK supports Sunday shop closure DIMAPUR, FEB 28 (NPN): Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) has resolved to fully support and endorse the closing of all business establishments on Sunday called by NSCN (I-M). About 500 church leaders comprising of senior pastors, youth, women and children pastors from 167 churches under WSBAK unanimously resolved this during the two-day WSBAK Sakiphemi (leaders) hoho held at Sumi Baptist Church, Diphupar village from February 26-28, 2019.

Fuel, LPG price hiked

NEW DELHI, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): State-controlled oil marketing companies increased retail petrol and diesel prices on Thursday. Fuel prices were kept stagnant on Wednesday.

Following today’s rate revision, petrol became dearer by 6-7 paise while diesel price was hiked by 8 paise per litre. LPG price was also hiked by Rs 2.08 per cylinder and non-subsidised gas by Rs 42.50.

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Monthly DPDB Wokha meeting number of elephants in nagaland estimated to be at 446

DPDB Wokha members at their meeting held on February 28 at Pangti Village Community Hall. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: The monthly Wokha District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on February 28 at Pangti Village Community Hall.

The meeting was chaired by vice chairman DPDB, Wokha & Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon.

According to DIPR, the board deliberated the approval of an Aspirational RD Block under Wokha district and after thorough discussion, it recommended

Champang RD Block.

O n t h e Ya n m h o n EAC post issue, the board decided to send a reminder to the State government to consider the said issue at the earliest.

In regard to development of Sungro PHC, chief medical officer, Wokha, Dr. Robin Lotha, apprising the members about Sungro PHC, said Sungro PHC is one of the oldest health centres under Wokha district covering six villages.

He reported that due to

lack of infrastructure and the building being in a deplorable condition, even basic facilities cannot be provided. It is hampering health care delivery to the range people he added. The chairman then requested for a detailed report for improvement of the said centre to be tabled in the next meeting.

Dr. Samoon also appealed to all DPDB members to extend their support to the Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) so that the

Naga Student’s Federation (NSF) 28th General Conference, scheduled to be held in Wokha, is successful.

Departments of Tourism and Forest presented detail reports about their departmental activities. During the presentation, District Forest Officer (DFO), Zuthunglo Patton reported that Wokha district has more than 2/3rds of Nagaland’s Elephant population as per the Synchronized Elephant Population Estimation India 2017. The number of elephants in Nagaland is estimated to be 446, which is the second highest density per square kilometre, behind Karnataka. She also highlighted Human-Elephant conflict management and human injury/death and agricultural/property damage caused by wild elephants in recent years.

The DFO gave a presentation on measures taken, conflict solutions, interventions and strategies at various levels to be taken up by the Central and State governments.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

news in Brief MCTE alumni first general meeting: Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE) has informed all its alumni that the MCTE’s first general meeting has been scheduled for March 5, 1 pm onwards at the college campus. All alumni of the college have been requested to attend the meeting.

EVC bans hunting: Elumyo Village Council (EVC) has banned hunting within its jurisdiction and strictly prohibited the activity beginning March 1 till the end of July 2019. Defaulter/s shall be imposed a penalty as per the village council resolution No. 1 adopted on October 21, 2017.

Nagaland state BJP kisan morcha team led by vice president, Akum S. Walling and secretaries Mhathung Shitio, Amenuo Kerhuo, A. Angai Phom with state kisan executives Roland N. Tsopoe, and Chinglong Phom, attended the ADHIVASHAN program on February 23 and 24 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. (Maheule Khate)

New CBCS Church building dedicated in Seluophe DIMAPUR: A new building of the Chakhesang Baptist Church Seluophe (CBCS), Dimapur was inaugurated and dedicated by Rev. Khrotso Mero, executive secretary of Chakhesang Baptist Church Council on February 28.

A press release by 19th Phek A/C press and media cell stated that the Church building was financed by Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, NPF MLA, and his family. Azo thanked God Almighty and attributed his service to the glory of God. He asserted that earthly wealth and riches were worthless and meaningless if a person forgets the love of God, parents, family, or stopped doing humanitarian work.

vited to share the word of God at one of its programs and how God moved his heart to have compassion on the people and the Church as the building was literally on the verge of collapse at that point of time. Azo said that he and his family took courage and decided to build the Church against all hardships and temptations and completed the work.

Expressing gratefulness to the Chakhesang people for their prayer support and encouragement, Azo said that there was no greater joy in life than doing great works for Christ.

Kuzholuzo Nienu speaking at dedication program in Dimapur on Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, senior pasFebruary 28. tor CBC Ministers Hill also spoke on Recollecting his association with the occasion. The service was led by CBCS, Azo narrated how he was in- pastor, Musilo Nusory.

Program to discuss waste management BJP Nagaland observes Kamal Deepak Jyoti program

Rusovil John along with municipal council, town council representatives and scrap dealers after the program held on February 28.

DIMAPUR: An interactive and awareness program on management and handling of wastes was conducted by the Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) at its Conference Hall, in Dimapur on February 28.

A press release from NPCB member secretary, Rusovil John stated that the program was organized to sensitize people on the rules of handling waste and how it could be managed most efficiently with least harm to the environment.

Rusovil John, in his welcome speech, highlighted the need for conducting interactive and awareness programs on handling and waste management to create a cleaner, better and

healthier environment. He also informed the participants that collection centres and scrap dealers need to be registered with the NPCB. Rusovil went on to explain that entrepreneurs should maintain their collection centres appropriately and send different types of wastes to registered recyclers or refurbishers authorized by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Municipal councils were also requested to register collection centres and give the NPCB details of collection centres and scrap dealers in their respective districts.

Some important waste management rules were discussed and a slide-show

presentation on solid waste management was presented

by Khriehunuo Rutsa, IT Officer. Sentinaro, scientific assistant, in her presentation on plastic waste management, laid stress on the harmful effects of plastic waste and encouraged the use of alternatives. A presentation on e-waste management was shown by Olivi Chophy, scientific assistant.

Grievances and problems faced by various municipal and town councils were also discussed during the program. A vote of thanks was delivered by Akangmeren Imchen, scientist B, NPCB. The program was attended by municipal councils, town councils and collection centres and scrap dealers.

DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nagaland, observed the Kamal Jyoti program all over the state.

A Kamal Deepak Jyoti program was held at Hotel Japfü, Kohima, on February 26, along with the rest of the party all over the country simultaneously. The Kamal Jyoti is an outreach program for party workers, leaders and legislators to interact with central scheme beneficiaries and highlighting various schemes launched by prime minister Modi.

A press release from BJP Nagaland state coordinator for Kamal Jyoti program, state general secretary, Jaangsillung Gonmei stated that state party president Temjen Imna Along, minister of Higher and Technical Education, spoke about

Members of BJP Nagaland during the Kamal Deepak Jyoti program held at Hotel Japfü, Kohima, on February 26.

various schemes initiated by prime minister Modi and his concern for the development of the North East people. He emphasized on the party’s efforts for the betterment of the people’s lot, irrespective of tribes, communities and regions. He encouraged party workers to work hard with proper coordination to take the party to new

heights.

Jaangsillung Gonmei highlighted features of the outreach program. He said that through this program, the party workers are to connect with the people and build support for the party in the forth coming elections.

He highlighted statistics of central scheme beneficiaries in Nagaland during the last

nearly five years under PM Modi’s NDA government.

Central scheme beneficiaries also presented accounts and their experiences offering suggestions for further improvement. Kuputo Shohe, chief spokesperson, shared his experiences when assisting people of his village to avail various rural schemes and encouraged

party workers to avail the same benefits.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Kavili Achumi state general secretary, and commenced with a prayer by Rev. G. Kiyeto Sema, pastor, SABCK. The program concluded with lighting of the Kamal Deep candles amid chanting of “Phir Ekbar, Modi Sarkar”.

KVK Longleng conducts 6th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting

DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng held its 6th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting on February 26 at the DC’s conference hall, graced

by DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam as chief guest.

A press release from KVK Longleng stated that John Sangtam, in his speech urged all line department of the district to attend any such meetings in the future for the welfare of the farming community. He suggested that it would be a good idea to

identify specific crops or products which have export potential, and to identify crops or technology which can be adopted for the farmers’ profit.

He also appreciated the work of KVK Longleng and instructed line departments to conduct follow up and collaborative work with KVK Longleng.

Scientist (Horticulture), ICAR Nagaland centre, Medziphema, Abon Yanthan, chairing the technical session suggested ideas of preparing kitchen garden

kits (seeds, bio-pesticides etc.,) for different seasons, inviting marketing experts during skill development trainings, and focusing on disease and quality parameters of Horticultural crops.

Yingli College principal, K. Hokheto Sumi, spoke on importance of market linkages in the district where farmers can fetch good returns from their produce.

The program was compeered

by ACTO (Horticulture), Dr. R. K. Roshan; a welcome speech was delivered by technical officer

(H/S), Thungchano S Ezung; a progress report of KVK Longleng for the year 2018-2019 was presented by SMS (A/S), Dr. Lily Ngullie; an action plan for the year 2019-2020 was presented by senior scientist & head KVK Longleng, Dr. K L Meena; and a vote of thanks was delivered by SRF KVK Longleng, Namei A. The meeting was attended by allied departments like ATMA, NSRLM, Horticulture, veterinary & AH and progressive farmers from different villages.

WSBAK Sakiphemi Hoho discusses the AIDS epidemic Newmai retires as NLA commissioner

Some of the Church leaders under WSBAK at the Sakiphemi Hoho held at Sumi Baptist Church, Diphupar from February 26 to 28.

DIMAPUR: The Sakiphemi (Leaders) Hoho of Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) under the theme “Khristo lono ghokimepe mula ni” was held from February 26 to 28 at Sumi Baptist Church (SBC), Diphupar village.

A press release from the WSBAK media cell stated that according to N. Suhuto Chishi, acting secretary, department of Youth Ministry, WSBAK, the twoday long conference also noted the alarming prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the K

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state with importance. An advocacy session on HIV/ AIDS with Church leaders were also held where Dr. Vinito Chishi, state coordinator, Nagaland Legislators’ Forum of AIDS (LFA) spoke on how Churches and it’s leaders could play an impactful role in educating and sensitising people and stopping spread of the virus.

He was of the view that involvement of Churches in the fight against HIV/ AIDS would not only help in reducing the transmission rate but could bring about a

day with zero new infection percentage.

Speaking on developing a Church based strategy, resource person Dr. Vinito spoke on how the Church could minister to those infected by extending care and support, both spiritually and materially, while also encouraging and educating others to live disciplined and healthy lives.

He also stressed on how Churches could mo bilise their resources of expertise to begin self support initiatives in terms of

counselling, medication, nutrition etc.

Also speaking on the prevailing scenario of HIV/ AIDS in Nagaland, LFA administrator Hukatolu pointed out that more than 90% of transmissions in Nagaland happen through the sexual route. The LFA administrator noted that it was alarming that the virus had entered many homes with Dimapur district having the highest prevalence rate as per data collected.

Hukatolu also said that all who were infected or vul-

nerable to the virus were part of the Church and therefore it could play a crucial role in tackling the grim situation by encouraging people through moral counselling, giving support and encouraging those who are infected to go for ART treatment which the government is providing free of cost.

On the subject of holy tours, another resource person, India & South East Asia specialist from Jerusalem, Jonah Rikhi, enlightened the Church leaders on how to plan a trip to Israel and experience much more than just site seeing, but make the trip a life-changing experience and discover God’s promises.

Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, executive secretary, WSBAK and Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophy, pastor, Sumi Baptist Church, Kohima were speakers of the hoho. They shared messages based on the theme of the event. In his remark, Rev. Hevukhu acknowledged Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar for hosting the conference and making the meeting a grand success.

& secretary; DEF&CC bids farewell

N. Benjamin Newmai with NLA secretariat officers and staff and Zhaleo Rio at the farewell program on February 28.

DIMAPUR: Deputy speaker & speaker-in-charge of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), Zhaleo Rio, and officers and staff of NLA secretariat held a farewell program for N. Benjamin Newmai, commissioner & secretary, who retired on February 28 on attainment of superannuation.

A press release from secretary K. Sekhose stated that, N. Benjamin Newmai expressed gratitude to the speaker, deputy speaker & speaker-in-charge NLA and all officers & staff for their constant support and cooperation during his tenure in the NLA secretariat.

Short speeches were also delivered by Zhaleo Rio; K. Sekhose, secretary, the incoming administrative head of the department; staff association; and Dr. Vinito Chishi, state coordinator, LFA. The invocation prayer was said by Rev. Kuzierang Thou, state chaplain and the program concluded with a mass prayer.

DEF&CC: Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DEF&CC) held a farewell program for outgoing principal chief conservator of Forests (PCCF) & head of Forest Force (HoFF), I.

Panger Jamir on February 28. A press release from the conservator of forests, Temjenyabang stated that Jamir is an IFS officer of the 1984 batch and served the state with distinction for 34 years and 9 months.

The officer was lauded for his meritorious service by all the speakers in the function and credited with beginning many initiatives in the state.

Jamir is also a recipient of the Chief Minister’s Commendation Award in 1995, the Governor’s Gold Medal in 2003 and the Certificate of Achievements of The Economist in 2006.

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Sara S. Jamir discussing the menace of paid news as CEO Nagaland Abhijit Sinha looks on during the Media awareness workshop held on February 28. (NP)

Highlights dangers of ‘Paid News’ Correspondent KOHIMA, FEB 28 (NPN): In view of the approaching General Elections to the Lok Sabha, a State Level Awareness Workshop on EVM/VVPAT, Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC)/ Media Matters for media persons was organized by the Chief Election Officer Nagaland at Hotel Japfü on Thursday. The workshop was organized with an intention to sensitize the media fraternity on media related regulations.

CEO Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, in his address said that in a few days time, the Election Commission of India (ECI) would announce the Lok Sabha elections date.

Media persons need to learn about media related regulations, paid news, the MCMC and other related issues so that they can avoid committing mistakes, he added. He gave a slideshow presentation on the history of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) and clarified issues related to paid news and the MCMC. Joint secretary, power

& national level master trainer, Sara S. Jamir, in her slide-show presentation, showed that Paid News has been defined by the Press Council of India (PCI) as any news or analysis appearing in any media (print & electronic) for a price (cash or kind).

She said the PCI guidelines stated that news should be clearly demarcated from advertisement with disclaimers, and this practice should be strictly enforced by all publications.

Based on PCI guidelines, she said that as far as news is concerned, it must always carry a credit line and should be set in a type-

Staff Reporter

With onset of the rains, school children are seen navigating a muddy undermaintainance road in Dimapur on February 28. (NP)

NPCC delegates attend NECCC meeting in Guwahati

DIMAPUR: A Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) delegation comprising of PCC, DCC and frontal officials headed by president K. Therie and working presidents Khriedi Theünuo, ET Ezung and Bobby Panicker, attended the North East Congress Coordination Committee Meeting (NECCC), hosted

by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) in Guwahati on February 26.

A press release from

NPCC working president, Khriedi Theünuo stated that AICC president Rahul Gandhi exhorted party delegates from different North Eastern states to remain firm on party policies and programs re-strengthening the party at all levels.

During the meeting, serious concerns were expressed regarding the prevailing political situation in the region, especially with regard to the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 and protection of indigenous

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people of the region.

Other pertinent and sensitive issues of the region for the forthcoming general elections such as deprivation of the NE region, lack of industrial growth, special category status and migration were also deliberated.

During the core committee meeting, an expert committee of the party was directed to study the Forest Rights Act and implications of the Supreme Court on the NE region.

face that will distinguish it from advertisements.

Dwelling on how Paid News can become a major cause of concern, Sara said it misleads the public, hampers their ability to form correct opinions, unduly influences voters and also affects citizens’ Right to Information.

According to Sara, this can be checked by making Paid News an electoral offence through amending the RP Act, 1951, using an expenditure ceiling mechanism, partnering with stakeholders (including political parties and media), and sensitizing people on the ill effects of Paid News. She added that the mechanisms to monitor Paid News are: Constitution of Media Certification & Monitoring Committee (MCMC), obtaining rate cards, sensitizing and training the media fraternity and organising media and political party workshops.

According to Sara, the ECI believes that a vibrant media and its involvement in the Indian elections is essential to the conduct of elections.

The media is considered a facilitator of transparency and accountability through debates and analysis, paving way for forming

informed choices for voters. Absence of communication with the media can create difficulties in conduct of elections, therefore, according to Sara, there are two major aspects where authorities engage with the media during elections i.e. facilitation and regulation of media.

Among other topics, Sara also extensively covered positive engagement with media, authority letters, air time allocation to political parties, use and monitoring of social media, expenditures on campaigning through internet including social media websites, checking fake news on social media, strategies to counter fake news, new initiatives towards a sensitized electorate, media monitoring during elections, and media regulations.

Assistant chief electoral officer & NLMT, R. Mhathung shared on EVM/VVPAT administrative procedures.

An interactive and discussion session related to paid news, MCMC, and other subjects was held later.

The workshop was attended by media personnel of various organizations, DIPR staff, CEO staff and others.

DoSE informs schools

DIMAPUR: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched a special program for school children called the “Young Scientist Program” in tune with the Government of India’s vision “Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan”.

A press release by the directorate of School Education (DoSE) director, Wonthungo Tsopoe, stated that it is a two-week program (from April to May 2019), aimed at imparting knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to students.

Selected students will be accommodated in ISRO guest houses/hostels. Expenditure towards travel of students, II AC fare by train from nearest Railway Station to the reporting centre and back, course material, lodging and boarding etc., during the entire course will be borne

by ISRO. The DoSE has also informed interested parties that three students who have completed 8th standard and are currently studying in the 9th standard will be selected to attend the program.

Concerned school heads may collect the prescribed application forms by sending an email to director. se.nagaland@gmail.com.

Filled in application forms along with required documents should be submitted at the office of the DoSE, Room No.18, Kohima on or before March 15.

Students will be selected on the basis of academic performance in class 8, 50% weightage, extracurricular activities 30% weightage and locality of schools, rural schools located in panchayat area 20 % weightage. Selected students will be informed through their schools.

Unauthorized stringing ban in Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: As requested by the department of Power, the office of the chief engineer, (Distribution & Revenue) Nagaland, additional deputy commissioner, Mokokchung, W. Manpai Phom has informed the public that cables, wires, pipes etc. strung between electric poles will not be permitted within town limits. Phom, through DIPR stated that it hinders those involved in repair and maintenance works of lines besides increasing the probability of accidents during electricity line maintenance. Any type of cables, wires, pipes etc. strung between electric poles within the town jurisdiction should be removed within three months from the date of this being published.

Farmers trained on preserving their produce

D I M A P U R , F eb 2 8 (NPN): A training program on Low Cost Preservation Units was conducted at State Horticulture Nursery, Dimapur, on February 28 under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

The program dwelt on ways of preserving fruits and vegetables so that they are not lost or wasted due to spoiling.

Deputy director of Horticulture, Meyasashi, in his keynote address stressed on why preservation of fruit was a necessity and essential for all farmers.

He stated that many times, farmers are unable to sell off their goods in the market, which may lead to wastage of organic fruits and vegetables.

He later demonstrated how unsold or unshipped goods could be saved using preservatives. Here, he also stated that through preservation, farmers could make additional income by selling off the preserved and finished product.

Meyasashi also stated that the department aims

Meyasashi, department officials and beneficiaries after the training program held on February 28 in Dimapur. (NP)

may export their products globally.

The prog ram was chaired by DHO, Dimapur, Temsu Longkumer and earlier, a welcome address was given by joint director of Horticulture, Imrongtemsu.

The demonstration and technical session was conducted by Meyasashi,

and a vote of thanks was delivered by AHO, Alemtemsu.

Altogether, 32 beneficiaries from Longleng, Peren, Mon and Dimapur districts attended the training.

The department also distributed Low Cost Preservation equipment to the beneficiaries.

‘Central & State governments concerned about human-elephant conflict’

AR pre-medical exam for recruitment rally

DIMAPUR: Inspector general of Forests and director, Project Elephant, M i n i s t r y o f E nv i r o n ment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Gover nment of India, Noyal Thomas, has stated that both Governments of India and Nagaland were concer ned about the protracted problem of Human–Elephant conflict prevalent in Wokha district. He said that the ministry would extend all possible assistance for mitigation of the conflict.

A press release from the PCCF & chief wildlife warden Nagaland, Satya Prakash Tripathi, stated that Noyal was speaking at a human-elephant (wild animals) conflict mitigation awareness campaign organised at Hammock Resort, Wokha Town, on February 27 by the Forest department, Nagaland.

In his speech, Noyal also appealed to the villagers to not harm elephants, and follow adoptive cropping patterns. He added that the state government K Y M C

should release funds given for the human-animal conflict mitigation purposes, on time and promised that the ministry would take up the matter of timely release of funds with the state government so that Human-Elephant Conflict prevalent in the district could be addressed.

Noyal also informed the gathering that the ministry would try to allocate more funds for Nagaland, and particularly for addressing the issue in Wokha district. He further suggested that the Forest department officials and village representatives should visit Garo Hills Elephant reserve in Meghalaya, as suggested

by DFO Wokha in the Annual Action Plan for 2019-20.

Satya Prakash Tripathi, in his key note address, spoke about how human-animal conflict prevalent in the state began, in general and the elephant problem in Wokha district in particular. He highlighted policies of the

to open up Common Collection Centres and Standardized Packaging Units in every district, where farmers can get easy access to labels, packages and markets for their finished products with the help of the department.

He also brought up the issue of state farmers not being able to export

their products outside the local market because they are not registered.

He encouraged farmers to register themselves with MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), which will allow them to be recognized by the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standard Authority of India). Consequently, they

Noyal Thomas, Satya Prakash Tripathi, departmental officials and others after the awareness campaign held in Wokha Town, on February 27.

state government and the MoEF&CC, GoI, New Delhi for addressing the problem. Through a slideshow, he highlighted the

history, extent, assessment and payment of compensation, and possible solution to the problem. He appealed to the people to

protect forest and wildlife and to contact forest officials immediately in case of damages to their crops, property or human life. He

also gave a presentation on the status of community reserves in the state of Nagaland.

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Chonpenthung Ezung, said that farmers of Wokha are dependent on subsistence agriculture and the district administration, through DDMA Wokha, also dispenses timely help to affected villagers but the amount given is meagre.

He, therefore, requested the central government to look into the matter.

DAO Wokha, Santsu Yanthan, and DFO Wokha, Zuthunglo Patton, also spoke in the program.

It was chaired by Wildlife Warden Dimapur, Tokaho Kinimi, invocation prayer was said by deacon WVBC, Mhonchumo Lotha, and a vote of thanks was said by DFO Doyang plantation division, Chisayi Vadeo.

Around 150 persons, officers from the district administration, Police, Forest, Agriculture departments, chairmen and members of village councils, with sponsorship of the MoEF&CC, GoI, New Delhi, participated in the program.

DIMAPUR: Kiphire battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a pre-medical examination on February 27.

According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO), HQ IGAR (N), the pre-medical examination was conducted for 18 candidates of an upcoming recruitment rally with an aim to give them a fair idea of the recruitment procedure and assist them in rectifying minor ailments before they attempt to pass recruitment at the rally. The pre-training commenced from February 27 and will be held for four weeks.

In another event, a lecture on “Provisions of Free Move Regime” at Anutongre village was carried out on February 27 to create awareness among local residents about the rules and regulations covered in the provisions of the Free Move Regime (FMR). 22 residents attended the lecture.

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Tripura tribal artist gets Padma Shri

the remote Muraibari tribal village in northern Tripura's Unakoti district, learned to play the rosem from his father, Hakvunga Darlong, and was later groomed by his uncle, Darthuama Darlong. It's been a journey that has lasted for over eight decades.

Thanga Darlong, the father of four sons and four daughters, receives only Rs 700 per month

Retrieved body from mine is one of three brothers trapped Correspondent

SHILLONG, FEB 28: A miner, whose body retrieved from an illegal 370-ft flooded coal mine in Meghalaya after 77 days of being trapped with 15 others, has been identified as Dimonme Dkhar, of Lumthari village under East Jaintia Hills district, an official said on Thursday A senior district official said the second body retrieved on Wednesday from the coal mine was identified by family's members of the dead miner at the morgue of Khliehriat Community Health Centre.

However, the fate of Dimonme' s elder brother Melambok and his cousin brother Shalabas remains unknown ever since they were trapped inside the rat-hole coal mine at Khloo Ryngksan since December 13,2018.

"He (the dead miner) is Dimonme, my nephew, and we have identified him from his clothes," Pressmeky Dkhar, the mater nal uncle of the two brothers, said over phone.

"We are thankful to the Indian Navy and other rescue officials for making

all efforts to retrieve the body of Dimonme.

We are hopeful that they will also retrieve the "bodies" of Melambok, Shalabas and other trapped miners," Pressmeky said.

Dimonme, Melambok and Shalabas, are local inhabitants who reside in Lumthari village, which is located about three kms before reaching the tragedy site at Khloo Ryngksan.

"It is our ill-luck they have never worked in the coal mine and they went to Khloo Ryngksan to work as coal miners) with a good intention to earn some extra money to help at home, and spend during the Christmas season," Pressmeky said.

Of the 15 trapped miners, the Indian Navy divers and National Disaster Response Force fished out the first body- that of Amir Hussain from Assam's Chirang district on January 23.

The 15-member Navy team from Visakhapatnam, had detected the third and fourth body on Saturday and Monday with the help of the underwater remotely operated vehicle trapped inside the rat-hole coal mine.

NOTICE

No.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2016-17/910.

Dated Kiphire the 26th Feb’ 2019 Whereas Smti. Seola, wife of Late T. Tsisemong Sangtam of Singrep village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late T. Tsisemong Sangtam, Supervisor serving under the establishment of Office of the Executive Engineer, PHED Office, Kiphire, who expired on 22/12/2018.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F, 2. G.I.S, 3. F.B.F, 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc. from the Office of the Executive Engineer, PHED Office, Kiphire.

Public are hereby asked to file objections/claims, If any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claims is received within given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(M. SHAYUNG PHOM) NCS Deputy Commissioner Kiphire : Nagaland.

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NOTICE No.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2012-13/773 /Dated Kpe the 24th Jan’ 2019 Whereas Shri. Achemti. P, son of Late T. Pitsase Sangtam of Phelungre Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/ immovable properties of his father Late T. Pitsase Sangtam, Packer serving under the establishment of Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Office Kiphire, Kiphire District, who expired on 09/09/2014.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY, 1. G.P.F 2. G.I.S 3. F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc. From the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Office Kiphire, Kiphire District.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claims is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(M. SHAYUNG PHOM) NCS Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire: Nagaland.

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

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

(ORDER - V. RULE - 1, 5, 20) CASE NO Divorce 39/18 PETITIONER Shri. Vekuvo Rhakho Respondent Smti. Tsutolu To, Smti. Tsutolu D/o. Shri. Niesazpra Vadeo W/o. Shri. Vekuvo Rhakho R/o BSF Camp Near Revival Baptist Church, Kohima, Nagaland.

Whereas the above named petitioner has instituted a case against you for U/S 10 (IX) of the Divorce Act 1869.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the case on 27/03/2019 at 10:30 A.M. without fail.

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

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this 25th day of Feb 2019.

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Hundreds stranded as bridge Guwahati: Massive fire on NH-37 collapses in Manipur breaks out near Beltola Bazaar

from the social welfare department as a grant.

"My grandfather, father and uncles are unable to do farming due to various reasons including illness and non-availability of suitable land," Thanga Darlong's grandson Talnghninga Darlong, told IANS, adding: "Despite having to often starve and his advanced age 'dadu' (grandfather) devotes a few hours every day to playing his rosem."

"I am greatly honoured that the central government announced my name for the Padma Shri award," a hearingimpaired Thanga Darlong told IANS. "It is extremely regrettable that the young generation of our Darlong community and other tribal communities do not play this instrument and this could cause its

demise," he said.

Darlong is a sub-tribe of the Kuki community and and its members, who number over 9,000, are largely Christians.

"The Darlongs mostly live on hilltops. They are fond of music and dance and work hard as 'jhum' (slash and burn) cultivators and also grow fruit.

Now-a-days they do farming in the plains and raise livestock.

They speak a language which is closely related to the Kuki-Chin linguistic family of the Sino-Tibetan race," writer and researcher Pralayendu Chowdhury told IANS. The community has a high literacy rate, Tripura governement Principal Secretary Laihlia Darlong told IANS. Not surprisingly, quite a few from the Darlong community currently hold important government posts.

Clergy conference at Diphu

Protest after Army truck mows woman

Diphu, Feb 28:The Believers Easter n Church (BEC) clergy conference of three dioceses ; Diocese of Diphu, Satgaon and Dimapur was inaugurated on February 25 by Samuel Mor Theophilus along with Rev. Fr. Joby Kurien, Rev. Fr. N. Khumba, Rev. Fr. Ritesh Kumar, and Rev. Fr. Thanghao Dimngel at Diphu.

This conference was held from February 25 to 27 where more than 330 priests, along with deacon fathers and missionaries actively participated in it.It was organized to teach and train the faith and practices of the Believers Eastern Church.

Samuel Mor Theophilus, in his inaugural speech stated that people today live in a very difficult time, time where they think less about God and godly tradition which can enhance their daily life. “Many of us are on marginal line, not fully fallen but at the edge of line, about to fall from true faith and spirituality. Therefore, faithful believers of God, must inculcate the faith and tradition which will gradually and eventually enhance our spiritual life,” he added.

GUWAHATI, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): A massive fire broke out today near Beltola Bazaar in Guwahati.

According to the Sentinel reports, the fire broke out due to explosion of cylinder.

At least five cylinders exploded during the incident.

More than ten houses were reportedly gutted down in the fire and properties worth several lakhs of rupees were destroyed.

So far no reports of casualties have been Trucks stranded on NH-37 after a bridge on Barak river reported. on Thursday. (NP) More than five fire tenders rushed to the spot.

Further details were awaited.

Correspondent that the state government had recently restricted veIMPHAL, FEB 28: Hun- hicles of over 24 tonnes dreds of vehicles including from plying on NH-2, the goods-laden truck were second life line of the state, stranded after a bridge over considering the weak conHello Aradhya, Barak river along Imphal- dition of the bridge.

Jiribam section of NH-37 Consequently, traffic Happy Birthday to our little princess collapsed on Thursday for light vehicles was Aradhya may God bless you with all morning. d ive r t e d t o a n e a r b y the most wonderful things that you Officials said that the bridge over the same river, deserve in your life! suspension bridge over Ba- while passengers travelling Blessing from your mom, dad, uncle & family rak river at Sibilong in Non- on the inter-state buses ey district collapsed when had to cross the area on Hello, my dearest brother.... a truck loaded with iron foot. Officials said that You know what, I feel so proud to have a scraps from Imphal side restoration work of the brother like you. You are my best friend. was crossing the bridge. It damaged portion may take On this special day, I wish you joy and is worth mentioning here some days. happiness. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Lots of love....(Sister)

Villagers blocking road a woman killed by an Army vehicle in Imphal West on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, FEB 28: A 60year- old woman was reportedly run over by an Army vehicle in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Thursday, triggering a protest in the area.

Police said the two women were on a routine jog when an Army truck carrying ration hit them at Khurkhul Mamang Leikai under Sekmai police station around 5.30 a.m.

One Heikrujam Lobolei (60) wife of H Shyamkesho died on the spot while Khaidem Tamphasana Devi (45) wife of Kh Ibothem sustained injuries

and was rushed to a hospital in a serious condition, police added.

Villagers claimed that the truck, after hitting the two joggers, sped away.

They said Army authorities

at Leimakhong headquarters failed to turn up even being informed about the incident. This triggered protest and the villagers blocked the road, police said.

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With Love Shkpong Brothers....

Hello........... Hanio(Lechan) Words are not enough to express my feelings for you. But my hug will help you understand how much I love you.

My wish for you is to stay happy and cheerful always. Have the best birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE. With Love Ban Happy Birthday Aku, I thank God for giving me such a wonderful blessing, I met you and I became your man. Happy birthday to the sweetest girlfriend ever! I Love you.

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Dated : 26th February, 2019

NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Nagaland University invites sealed tenders for Construction and installation of Laboratory at the Department of Chemistry, Nagaland University, Lumami under DST-FIST Programme. Interested parties may download the tender documents from the University website: nagalanduniversity.ac.in and submit their quotations along with tender fees of Rs.1000/- (non-refundable) in the form of DD in favour of Registrar, Nagaland University, Lumami in sealed envelop superscript on the cover "Tender for Construction and installation of Laboratory at the Department of Chemistry, Nagaland University, Lumami under DST-FIST Programme" and addressed to the undersigned on or before 20th March, 2019 up to 4:00 P.M. No tenders will be accepted beyond this date and time.

Dr. Abemo DC-297 Registrar

NAGALAND UNIVERSITY

(A Central University Estd. By the Act of Parliament No. 35 of 1989) Headquarters : Lumami-798627

NO.NUL/RDC/PF-83/2018-7291

Dated : 22nd February, 2019

NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Nagaland University invites sealed tenders for Supply of Electrochemical Workstation to the Department of Chemistry, Nagaland University, Lumami under DST-SERB project. Interested parties may download the tender documents from the University website: nagalanduniversity.ac.in and submit their quotations along with tender fees of Rs.1000/- (non-refundable) in the form of DD in favour of Registrar, Nagaland University, Lumami in sealed envelop superscript on the cover "Tender for Supply of Electrochemical Workstation to the Department of Chemistry, Nagaland University, Lumami under DST-SERB project" and addressed to the undersigned on or before 15th March, 2019 up to 4:00 P.M. No tenders will be accepted beyond this date and time.

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Agartala, Feb 28 (IANS): Poverty has not stopped nonagenarian Thanga Darlong -- all of 91 years -- from playing the rosem, a flute-like tribal musical instrument made of bamboo. This labour of love saw him nominated for the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in the Republic Day honours list.

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Khandu calls for calm in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, FEB 28: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday convened a high level meeting to review the law and order situation in the state capital.

Khandu directed all officials concerned for strict monitoring of the situation and for regular police patrol in all sensitive areas in the state capital so that confidence of people can be gained for their regular activities to resume without fear.

Chief Minister said though protest in the last few days were against the government but in the mayhem, many private properties were damaged, shops looted, malls ransacked. He said the protests were also

fuelled by unwanted elements and all such involvements will be investigated and those responsible will be booked accordingly as per the law.

Chief Minister reviewing the security situation called for revamping the entire police machinery to effectively tackle large scale rioting in the future issuing strict instructions to all concern officers to immediately buckle up and to get back to work.

Chief Minister during the discussion directed the Chief Secretary to move files for immediate release of Rs 20 lakh ex gratias to the next kin of all the deceased and upto Rs 10 lakh medical relief for those injured.

Civic Action Programme in Tawang By SSB TAWANG, FEB 28: In an endeavour towards ensuring the wellbeing of border population and setting a perfect example of synergy between Indian Army and paramilitary forces, Brigadier ZubinBhatnagar Commander of Tawang Military Station inaugurated a three-day Civic Action Programme organised by 67th Battalion of SashastraSeema Bal (SSB) at Lungla in Tawang District.

The civic action programme consisted of medical and veterinary assistance by a team of doctors from SSB, distribution of Solar lights for the local population and teaching aids for the local government schools in Lungla. The programme is likely to benefit more than 500 people from Lungla and neighbouring villages.

GIMT, Guwahati to host Smart India Hackathon from Mar 2 GUWAHATI, FEB 28: The Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management and Technology (GIMT), Guwahati has been selected as the nodal centre for Smart India Hackathon 2019.

The two-day hackathon will be held on March 2-3.

GIMT will be the only nodal centre for the northeast region. It has previously hosted the Smart India Hackathon in 2017 and 2018.

More than 200 students will code to solve seven problems identified

by MSME, Ministry and Statistics and Programme Implementation and Ministry of Textile.

The competition of nonstop coding will be simultaneously carried on in this Institute along with the

other nodal centres.

Around nine teams from Assam have been selected for Smart India Hachathon Finale.

Moreover, one team from Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management and Technology, Guwahati is also participating in a nodal centre at Kerala.

It is a matter of pride for the entire North Eastern Region that a private institute of Guwahati is again going to conduct a dignified national event for the third time in a row.

The Smart India Hackathon is the brainchild of AICTE and HRD Ministry of India to encourage the young generation for making the dream of digital India of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi possible.

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BSF on high alert along Indo-B’desh border after tension escalates with Pak

AGARTALA, FEB 28: The Centre has issued maximum alert to the personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) guarding the Indo-Bangladesh international border in the wake of escalating tension with Pakistan.

The BSF high-ups have issued an alert and taken all preventive measures at the India-Bangladesh border to thwart any untoward incident along the IndoBangladesh border.

Stringent measures are taken to ensure that no trouble monger or terror element can cross over from Bangladesh to fuel more tension in the country.

India shares a long stretch of international border with Bangladesh stretching from states like West Bengal to north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya,

Security personnel patrol along a Bangladesh-India border fence.

Mizoram and Tripura, while suspected Pakistan-based most of the portions are still militants in Kashmir on unfenced.

February 14 last.

Patrolling in the rivOn Tuesday last, Inerine border areas has also dian Air Force fighter planes been heightened. launched an air strike and Tensions have been claimed to have killed as running high since at least many as 300 militants in 49 CRPF jawans were killed Pakistan occupied Kashin a suicide car bombing by mir.

Chapchar Kut Fest celebrated in Mizoram Sikkim Gov inaugurates new wards of Central Referral Hospital, Manipal states and countries, said, “Though the boundaries between us bring differences in our language and behaviour, this is what makes our Zo culture richer.”

R Lalzirliana advised to use the festival as a mark of unity and brotherhood as “unity is most important for the development of the land”.

He added, “Every great country consists of people who uplift their culture.

Wherever we are, we have to carry the Mizo spirit of humility.”

The celebration of Chapchar Kut seems to have started in between 1450 AD to 1600 AD. In olden days, the celebration of the festival often lasted for three days or

more. While alcohol was an inevitable part of the festival in previous occasions, the modern version now solely consists of cultural display with strict checking at the gate to ensure that alcohol is not present within the grounds of the celebration.

According to the Mizoram government website, “Chapchar Kut literally means – a festival held during the period when the bamboos and trees that have been cut down are being awaited to dry to be burnt for jhumming.”

The Chapchar Kut 2019 celebration started with a ‘Chapchar Kut Run’ programme at 6 am with participants from over 150 YMA branches in Aizawl.

Gangtok, feb 28: Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad on Wednesday inaugurated the new paediatric and orthopaedic wards of Central Referral Hospital (CRH), Manipal Tadong in Gangtok.

The programme was also attended by chief secretary A K Shrivastava, vice chancellor of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) Lieutenant General (Rtd) Dr M D Venkatesh and host of other dignitaries.

This was stated in an official press release.

The Governor congratulated the SMU for infrastructural development in the health sector in the State. He and other dignitaries took a round of the paediatric ward, ortho-

Assam Rifles nab UNLF cadre in Moreh

UNLF cadre arrested in Moreh.

tant, the Assam Rifles on its official Twitter handle on Thursday stated: “An active cadre of UNLF apprehended by Moreh Bn of 26 Sect Assam Rifles of IGAR (S) near Moreh market.

The vigilant team launched operation & on establishing identity,suspected person was nab bed by the team.”

On February 14, 2019, the Thoubal Battalion of 9

Sector Assam Rifles along with Somsai Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles apprehended an individual who was in possession of a large number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and explosive materials.

This was done in a joint operation at the general area of Ukhrul Bazar in Manipur.

“Based on a specific input of likely transporta-

tion of some explosive materials into the Imphal valley, the teams of Assam Rifles along with Police launched specific search operation in the Ukhrul Bazar area where they spotted the suspect suspiciously moving with a bag,” the Assam Rifles (S) PRO said in a press communique.

“On checking the bag the IEDs and explosive material were recovered from one Yaoreipam Lashkar,a resident of Kamjong village. A total of three IEDs including one ready to use and two unassembled IEDs, four detonators, one TNT slab and explosive powder in a large quantity were recovered from the apprehended individual,” the Assam Rifles release had stated.

It also stated that the IEDs were likely to be used to target security forces in Imphal.

however stated that they should not be self-centred but should give back to the society once students achieve their goals. He added that the goal of education should be to strengthen and develop the society at large.

Encouraging young minds, the Governor said, ‘effective time management is one of the important foundations in academic and profession as well in order to be a successful person in life’.

Urging the students to make best use of time in several career options available before them, Prasad said that students should not confine to only educational knowledge.

“You have all the qual-

Manipur to get Rs 42.46 crore central assistance

IMPHAL, FEB 28: The Centre on Thursday has announced to provide financial support of Rs 42.46 crore to Manipur. Along with Manipur, three other states including Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Rajasthan are also getting central assistance. New Delhi has approved central assistance of Rs 1604.15 crore to these four states which are natural disaster affected. A high level committee chaired by the union home minister Rajnath Singh has approved the additional central assistance from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to Andhra Pradesh (cyclonic storm ‘Phethai’) of Rs 82.65 crore , Manipur (floods

and landslides) of Rs 42.46 crore, Jharkhand (drought) of Rs. 272.42 crore and Rajasthan (drought) of Rs. 1206.62 crore. The meeting was held to consider the additional Central Assistance to these four states, which were affected by floods, landslides & cyclone Phethai and drought (kharif) during 2018-19.

ities and the spirit to excel so therefore you must keep your spirit alive throughout your life. Institution provides you wide range of opportunities and unique experiences to develop leadership and life skills and I am sure this will be exciting journey for learning and growth for all of you,” the Governor added.

Earlier, the Governor interacted with the students and answered several of

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their queries.

Chief secretary A K Shrivastava, in his address, urged the students to keep themselves away from substance abuse which is one of the major menaces in the modern day. Speaking about present day ills like suicide and depression, he urged the students not to jump into conclusion immediately and to make their own assessment in an intelligent way.

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Interested candidates may appear before the interview board in person on the aforesaid date with their curriculum vitae (bio-data) along with all original testimonials in support of their educational qualifications and experience.

Qualification, eligibility criteria shall be as per the UGC/ University norms in force.

Honorarium for Guest faculty shall be Rs. 1000/- per lecture to a maximum of Rs. 25000/- per month as per the University norms.

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MOREH, FEB 28: In their continued efforts against insurgency across Northeast India, the Assam Rifles again apprehended one rebel belonging to proscribed militant outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) near Moreh market in Manipur.

Moreh is a town located on the India-Myanmar border in Tengnoupal district of Manipur.

On a tip-off, the personnel of Moreh Battalion of 26 Sect Assam Rifles of IGAR (S) were able to nab the active militant belonging to the UNLF near Moreh market following an operation.

The vigilance team of Moreh Bn of 26 Sect Assam Rifles of IGAR (South) apprehended the militant after establishing his identity.

Uploading an image of the nabbed UNLF mili-

paedic ward and Nursing Skills Laboratory.

After inaugurating the new wards at CRH, the Governor interacted with the students of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS).

Addressing the students, the Governor said that over a period of two and half decades, tremendous progress has been made by the SMIMS in healthcare and academic sector. SMIMS has given an opportunity for everyone to chase their dream and aspiration, he said, urging the students to make the most of it.

The Governor opined that it was impor tant to empower the young minds with knowledge, but

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Aizwal, feb 28: Chapchar Kut, which is the biggest festival of the Mizo people, was celebrated with traditional fervour at AR Lammual Ground in Aizawl as well as other districts of Mizoram with the theme, ‘Unity of Zo People’.

Thousands of people wearing traditional attires gathered at AR Lammual Ground and joined the celebration where traditional dances, songs and games were presented with participation of a large number of artistes. Mizoram Art & Culture Minister R Lalzirliana while speaking about the importance of the festival being celebrated with the theme ‘Unity of the Zo People’ who live in separate

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 83 Dimapur, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

A tale of two nations

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hat the chain of events that began on February 14 after the horrific killing of over 40 CRPF jawans in Pulwama confirmed, is that there is very little chance of resolving the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan. Terrorists from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir(PoK) are being used to wage a proxy war against India. In Pulwama, the lone and locally bred Kashmiri suicide car bomber was able to go undetected(for strange reasons) on the J&K National Highway, a heavily patrolled stretch by security forces through check points and frisking.

Further, questions arise as to how the bomber got hold of around 30 kgs(some reports claim 300 kgs) of plastic explosives, automatic weapons, hand guns and grenades ? That will be left for any independent agency to probe. Rather any probe would only result in the predictable conclusion. The Pulwama attack was followed a few days later by an aerial dogfight between Indian and Pakistani air force fighter planes.

Leaving aside the claims and counter-claims, an IAF pilot was captured on February 27 after the MIG 21 crash landed inside Pakistan after being hit. The situation appeared to be heading for the worst case scenario of another war between the two nations. Such a war will be detrimental to both countries and could even engulf south Asia if China jumps to aid Pakistan.

The US would not allow that to happen and so an enlarged conflict in a global scenario will be inevitable. The Kashmir issue cannot be decided through military means as such an option is highly unlikely and dangerous. The problem that India faces is not from fighting Pakistan but fighting a proxy war in the form of terrorist attacks inside Jammu and Kashmir.

India has accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism against India. These accusations are backed with solid evidence but Pakistan refuses to accept them as “credible evidence”. The entire ruling civilian and military establishment in Pakistan are responsible for creating Pakistan’s ‘Frankenstein’ – radical Islamic terror outfits. Geopolitics has ensured that terrorism became a thriving cottage industry in Pakistan largely influenced by Saudi and American money. The billions of dollars poured into Pakistan ensure the emergence and strengthening of Wahhabi-oriented armed extremists in Pakistan. The US provided money, training and weapons earlier to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan. American intelligence services and the ISI supported the Haqqani network in its fight against the Soviet Union during the 1980s. The network is the Frankenstein monster over which both sides have lost control. By encouraging terror attacks against India in Kashmir, Pakistan has become a sponsor of terror. Whatever little chance of promoting a climate of peace between the two nations is being lost on account of the agenda of the ISI and the military and their terror tools and also anti-Pakistan rhetoric by some ultra right wing politicians and sections of the electronic media in India. It may be easy to expect Pakistan to act on terror while it is largely felt, that due to complex factors, Pakistan itself is not fully able to take on its Frankenstein. This leaves India with no option but to fight terror with all its resources but restrain from political rhetoric and jingoism. Again, while India launches diplomatic offensives to expose Pakistan as a provoker and sponsor or terror, India should also not close its doors for promoting future relations.

DailyDevotion “Do You Now Believe?”

“By this we believe….” Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?” —John 16:30-31 “Now we believe….” But Jesus asks, “Do you…?

Indeed the hour is coming…that you…will leave Me alone” (John 16:31-32). Many Christian workers have left Jesus Christ alone and yet tried to serve Him out of a sense of duty, or because they sense a need as a result of their own discernment. The reason for this is actually the absence of the resurrection life of Jesus. Our soul has gotten out of intimate contact with God by leaning on our own religious understanding (see Proverbs 3:5-6).

This is not deliberate sin and there is no punishment attached to it. But once a person realizes how he has hindered his understanding of Jesus Christ, and caused uncertainties, sorrows, and difficulties for himself, it is with shame and remorse that he has to return.

We need to rely on the resurrection life of Jesus on a much deeper level than we do now. We should get in the habit of continually seeking His counsel on everything, instead of making our own commonsense decisions and then asking Him to bless them. He cannot bless them; it is not in His realm to do so, and those decisions are severed from reality. If we do something simply out of a sense of duty, we are trying to live up to a standard that competes with Jesus Christ. We become a prideful, arrogant person, thinking we know what to do in every situation. We have put our sense of duty on the throne of our life, instead of enthroning the resurrection life of Jesus. We are not told to “walk in the light” of our conscience or in the light of a sense of duty, but to “walk in the light as He is in the light…”

(1 John 1:7). When we do something out of a sense of duty, it is easy to explain the reasons for our actions to others. But when we do something out of obedience to the Lord, there can be no other explanation— just obedience. That is why a saint can be so easily ridiculed and misunderstood.

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Eventually everything connects - people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se. ~ Charles Eames

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Post-mortem

Sunday Closures - To be or not to be

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nd here we go again.

This isn’t the first and probably won’t be the last too. The argument over whether Sundays should be closed for all business establishments or not has been once again taking place for the umpteenth time. The NSCN –IM who called for a total shutdown on all business activities in Dimapur on Sundays has received multiple feedbacks, both for and against it voicing out their appreciation for the closure or expressing concern on the hardships faced by travelers to apprehension over perishable items. Several organizations like the Nagaland Hotels and Restaurant Association, Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen’s Forum (DUCCF), GB Union Dimapur (GBUD) and Business Association of Nagaland (BAN) etc. have voiced out to lift the Sunday ban with the latest to join the chorus being the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA). With the exception of the Dimapur District Baptist Pastor Fellowship (DDBPF) and some few concerned citizens, most business groups seem to be vying for Sundays to be open for business outlets like any other normal days. But there are some things Nagas should look before jumping our guns.

Nagas have become the greatest critics of everything and anything under the sun. Do this, somebody will criticize; do that; again others will criticize that too. There seems to be no escape from criticisms at all. In a progressive society, changing mindsets and liberal outlooks are inevitable but too much of political correctness and excessiveness of materialistic propagandas doesn’t bode much well for anyone in the long run, especially in a society like ours where population dynamics is unstable and our identity being fragile, in these age of fusion, assimilation and globalization, we have a very high chance of being over-

whelmed by external means and causes. It is also amusing that while non- Christians and non- Nagas do not grumble or resent much about the Sunday ban, it is the Nagas who are Christians by faith seems to be publicly crying hoarse over the ban. However, as few Sundays passed, exemptions have been made for petrol pump outlets, bakeries, restaurants and pharmacies. The evening roadside eateries are seen doing brisk business as the closure seems to be only strictly enforced only during the daytime. Many elders and keepers of the faith rue that Sunday closure is a mark of respect to keep the sanctity of the day but it has not been received well by some individuals and organisations.

1. The argument that lakhs of our money are drained into the markets of our neighbouring state because of the Sundays closure is rather far-fetched and illogical because Sunday closure or not, majority of the traders and vendors are all non- Nagas. On any given day, our money goes to them even here in Nagaland because WE NAGAS ARE A CONSUMERIST SOCIETY. We are a completely dependent on others because we are not a self-reliant community.

As long as we remain so, all our economy will be drained by others whether Sunday remains open or close and whether we buy from here or any other place.

2. According to the Weekly Holidays Act, 1942, it reads ‘An Act to provide for the grant of weekly holidays to persons employed in shops, restaurants and theatres. On the closing of shops in section 3, the first point clearly states ‘ EVERY SHOP SHALL R E M A I N E N T I R E LY CLOSED ON ONE DAY OF THE WEEK WHICH DAY SHALL BE SPECIFIED

BY THE SHOPKEEPER IN A NOTICE PERMANAETLY EXHIBITED IN A COSPICOUOUS PLACE IN THE SHOP. For instance, haircutting salons close down on Tuesdays to clean their

Rejoinder to NNPQCEF

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efore anything else, we thank the Nagaland Net/PhD Qualified Contract Employees forum (NNPQCEF) for acknowledging and appreciating the “younger generation’s” zeal to check corruption and backdoor appointments. We have however wondered why they support check on corruption in other departments but not education.

The NNQF, a group containing people of different ages, some of whom are even on the verge of crossing the threshold in age that disqualifies them to take public exams, agrees that the fight against corruption must continue: Especially in the Department of Higher Education!

Our ‘Elders’ had stated that they had strategically ‘accepted’ the contractual employments which pays a meager salary of Rupees 20,000/- because they understand the ground reality of the government’s deficit problem. They had also mentioned that their action was spurred further on the hope that “one day when we attains the service length of three years and above we will be pursuing for regularization.” It must be pointed out that their self-contradictory statements makes it very difficult for one to see how this was an act of sacrifice when they had eyes set on regularization in three years time, even as they ‘strategically’ enter the service.

How this was an act befitting the noble profession that they pretend to defend is something that escapes all right thinking people, when the entry into the service itself is through backdoor mode, depriving many of their peers and equals the opportunity to ‘pursue for regularization’.

You, we and the public fully comprehend the meaning of corruption and justice. We don’t necessarily have to continue with our statements and counter statements justifying ourselves. It is now for the court to decide what sort of justice it must deliver.

We hope that it will be something that benefits our entire society as a whole.

We would continue to invite you all to side with us against corruption. We believe that many of you are very qualified and extremely experienced due to years of sacrifice that you’ve put into this profession. We are sure that we will be in agreement in our estimate that you would fare much better than many if we are to sit together to compete in a free and fair exam. Your years of experience and your high qualifications gives you a fair advantage above all else.

So, if we are to really talk about sacrifices, why not do the noble deed of not pressing for regularization or even relinquishing your posts so that we can in unison pressurize the government into advertising all of them for free and fair exams! You are all experts in your respective subjects and will easily beat everyone else fair and square. The posts will still be yours! What do you have to lose?

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premises to take a day off for rest, recreation etc. While hardware stores, motor parts shops, electrical shops, stationery shops, book stalls, car workshops and many other countless business establishments remain closed on their own will on Sundays as a day of rest. Nobody enforces on them.

3. Even in the national capital, many popular markets such as the Janpath Market, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk,Pallika Bazaar, Sadar Market, Khan Market and even the famous Sabzi Mandi remains closed on Sundays. To make up for the Sunday opening, some markets such as Karol Bagh, South Extension, Gaffar Market, Sarojini Market, INA Market, Paharganj Market, Kamala Nagar markets remains closed on Mondays.

If such trend is followed here and opening on Sundays are allowed, will the business community close their shutters on other days of the week then? Since Sundays are ‘off-days’ for offices and educational institutions, most business establishments also close down. Should we suggest some other day as offdays then?

4. Questions are frequently raised from many sections why the appropriate authorities keeps mum during such times whether business establishments and bazaars remain open or close if it can order them to open even on Sundays during festive seasons for the convenience of the public. If they can, why the silence now? The public and traders are the ones who only gets more confused as to what, when and or who they should obey. Taking cosmopolitan nature of the Dimapur town into account, others should also be made to respect the sanctity of our holy day. In many other districts of our state too, all shops and markets remain close on their own. No one complains.

(To be concluded) Jonah Achumi

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Mob lynching: A social stigma

eople around the world are aware that India is a multilingual, multireligious and multicultural nation.

Every citizen has freedom of thought, faith, religion, worship and expression.

One of the most important things is that in the cosmic system of India lies the “rule of law”. It is expected that every citizen should not violate the law and not do any illegal act.

If any person has committed a crime, then the right to punish him is law, not to the general public. No one has the right to take the law into his own hands and punish the culprit himself, it is legally wrong and morally unjust too.

Such incidents harm the social integrity of the nation and provide the basis for divisive powers to spread the unrest in the country. Therefore, it is necessary for the government to take strict action to prevent such kind of incidents which is happening around the country.

The psychology of the crowd is a small part of social science; it can be called mob psychology. This is a weird and old way. The crowd considers themselves to be above all the law and narrate their violent behavior as practical and necessary.

Crowd eliminates the way to resolve issues through the conscience, understanding and ability of negotiation.

In recent times, there have been incidents of mob lynching in many places of our country as well as to the extent that people have been caught and killed by the crowd. In these incidents, the so-called accused are of eating beef, rape convicted or slaughtering the cattle, or guilty of robbing someone else. In Kashmir, a police officer recently killed by a mob without any reason.

Any civilized person will never hesitate to say that killing or violence by the mob is unfair and criminal acts, because the crowd never gives an opportunity to examine, understand or tell the accused their side. Crowds allure each other and all people do violence in illogical ways.

Such acts are violation of natural justice, without proper process of law. Fake news surfacing in social media adds fuels to such incidents. So, people need to be aware and cautious about the fake news which entice the people and creates havoc.

In one part of the country there was surfacing a news that child thief gang is active in the area. People got influenced by such viral news and killed many people in isolated incidents without confirming their innocence. Even if they were culprit, nobody has right to kill anyone.

It is often seen in our country that the crowd is taking the law into its own hands. If we look at the history of the world thousands of years ago, then it will be found that such incidents were at that time more often but whoever the ruler at

that time used to take strict measures to stop such incidents. Civil society never encourages such evil tradition. Behind this violence, anxiety and panic can be considered responsible. People in our country go from one state to another to get employment. Most of them are belongs to poor section. It is being seen that the people of the poor community are attacked by the crowd more easily. In the last few days, cases of mob lynching have surfaced in many states. Even the State Government and the Central Government has hard time to tackle the situation.

There have been many incidents of mob lynching in our country in past years. Behind these incidents, Gauraksha, communal or ethnic hatred, rumors of lifting a child etc. were included. These are only figures of 9 states. Most of the incidents of mob lynching have occurred in Assam, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir.

At present, if any person is caught while committing an offence, he punished by the crowd instead of handing over to the law authority, nor do they hesitate to take his life, which is utterly inappropriate. Many such incidents are happening in our country in different states, for the different reasons like killing of cow, rape, theft, child lifting etc.. Some anti-social elements are taking law into their own hands, which is a blot on this civilized society which can never be erased. The biggest irony is that in most cases the crowd has taken the lives of innocent people only on the basis of suspicion. Just recently a bullet hit an inspector shot to death in Bulandshahar by the violent mob who went to handle the law and order for the situation. It presents a horrific picture of Indian society. Nowadays, such violence is seen in political protests in the country and is often causing huge damage to the property of the nation. Perhaps this crowd mechanism does not know that it is compensated by the tax we have given to the government. The Central Government has taken it seriously and has also announced to make strict rules, but no social- political team is coming forward to solve this serious problem. The common man of the country is feeling insecurity in his own country due to the increasing cases of mob lynching. In the past, the Supreme Court has taken cognizance of this problem. It is felt that educationist, all the political parties and religious leaders should united by making their opinions and spreading awareness about the ill practice surfacing in our society in order to create a decent society and to prevail a peace loving society.

Dr Leo Cornelio SVD, Archbishop of Bhopal

Grievances of consumers in Nagaland

he major problem which affects the consumers in the state of Nagaland are such as; exorbitant charges of prices in goods and services, unfair means of practices by the butchers in weightment, harmful fruits and vegetables with the use of carbide & pesticides, formalin in the fish, illegal collections of cash at the check gates and on highways, improper measurement of sand especially in Kohima, illegal deduction of commission in the name of party fund, selling of lottery ticket /buffet lunch ticket/ moudi/packed cooked meat at an exorbitant rates, exorbitant charges of examination fees by government departments, scam/misappropriation of rice under the National Food Security Act which is meant for AAY and PHH at the rate of Rs.3/- per kg, backdoor appointments, illegal quotas in appointment, deplorable roads, corruption, etc.

To cite few incidences, yesterday i.e 25th Feb, 2019 a professor conveyed her grievances to the President of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation(NVCO) Kezhokhoto Savi of unhygienic and shortage of weights meted out to her by the butcher at Sukouzhie market, BOC, Kohima. Her complaint was she was given only 4 kgs for buying 5 kgs and the measurement include hairs as the pig hair was not burnt and the butcher claims that it is local and she was charged Rs.250/- per kg.

Consumers are bringing up their complaint to NVCO for selling fruits and vegetables with the use of carbide and pesticides in the market and formalin in the fish for how long the consumers would continue to face this menace.

Another complaint received from a senior lawyer about

the random measurement of sand be safti or tina in Kohima town. Illegal collection of cash at the check-gates maintained

by Nagaland Police and on highways continues and the state government did not take any action in enforcing the standing orders in banning such illegal act. The President of NVCO Kezhokhoto Savi said that it was so surprising to see that the government departments was charging Rs.400/- & Rs.300/- as examination fees which was simply exorbitant. The State Government terribly failed to maintained reasonable prices in goods and service and now indulging in charging exorbitant examination fees from the helpless intending candidates which is highly questionable.

Mr. Savi questioned the state government under what rules and law that the state government departments can charge exorbitant examination fees to the extent of Rs.400/- excluding the cost involved on others such as online charges, etc.

As a welfare state don’t extort helpless eligible candidates.

Mr. Savi further questioned the state government as to why remain silent to the misconduct and misappropriation of rice under the National Food Security Act and till date failed to establish ‘Food Commission’. The NVCO asked the concerned department should immediately lodged an FIR especially in the cases of formalin in the fish, rice scam, etc. In view of the forth coming World Consumer Rights Day which is observes on every 15th March, the NVCO would conduct consumer awareness program in the state and would continually guides the consumers who faces grievances and exploitation in the hands of unscrupulous conduct. The NVCO has

also asked the consumers to call up Toll Free No. 1800 – 345 – 3701(Nagaland State Consumer Helpline) for any query or grievances or visit the Consumer Helpline office situated at D-Block, Kohima, Nagaland.

Backdoor appointment: President NVCO Kezhokhoto Savi said that the fight against backdoor appointment is to mete out justice by ensuring “Equality of appointment in matters of public appointment” enshrined as a fundamental right in Article 16 of the Constitution of India to the many educated/ meritorious/qualified/unemployed youths so as to bring about a positive change in public administration and achieve the goals/ideals laid down in the Constitution. It is also the fight against all those employed who have been appointed/recruited in various departments of the Govt. of Nagaland bypassing the constitutional scheme of public employment through the modus operandi of illegal, backdoor, contractual. adhoc, casual, temporary, deputation, irregular, etc. modes of appointment in collusion

between the bureaucrats and the politicians.

The Govt. of Nagaland O.M.NO : AR-3/Gen-179 /2007(Pt) dated 13th January 2010 on the subject - “irregular appointment of Govt. servants by some appointing authorities” reveals the naked truth about the most unethical ‘department ethics’ that has taken a stranglehold on governance in the State which is stated as follows: “It has come to the notice of the Government that a number of unauthorized appointments have been made by certain Heads of Departments on the eve of their retirements without following the prescribed procedure. Now, the Government has taken a decision that all those irregular appointments made by them should be immediately cancelled by the concerned Administrative Heads of Depts. and also criminal prosecution of the guilty officials be taken up by filing an FIR in the Vigilance Commission and all payments of pensionary benefits should be withheld till criminal case is disposed off ”.

Press & Media Cell, NVCO

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Better safe than sorry

Truly appreciate the helmet safety drive carried out by the HSG in Dimapur area. Such awareness drive should be initiated in other parts of the state as well. People commuting on two wheelers are more susceptible to accidents even when it is not their fault. Therefore shielding themselves with helmet including the pillion rider is a must which can save a precious life or from very serious injury. Traffic control must also keep a sharp eye on defaulters as it is for a good cause.

Children riding with parents must also be given helmets for their protection. Better to be safe than sorry.

Temjen Imchen, Nepali Bosti, Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

India united against ‘evil designs’ of enemies: Modi

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Feb 28 (IANS): In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India “stands as one” against the “evil designs” of its “enemy” which was hatching a conspiracy to destabilise the country and stop its progress with terror attacks while he expressed confidence that he will return to power in the elections.

Interacting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers through video conference, he also urged people not to do anything which may hurt the morale of the security forces.

“When the enemy hatches a conspiracy to destabilise the country and conducts terror attacks, its target is to stop our progress... We all need to stand united against its design.

We have to show them this country is not going to stop its progress,” Modi said.

“The enemy tries to destabilise us, carries out terror attacks, they want to stop our growth. All countrymen are standing like a rock to counter their evil designs.”

Modi said Indian soldiers were showing their courage and valour and the country was united behind its forces as “the world is witnessing our collective will”.

“Our soldiers are at the borders for the country’s safety and security...

It is because they are there, the nation can reach new levels of development. We are citizens of a valiant country. We all need to work hard for the country’s prosperity and pride.

“I am confident that nothing should happen that will impact the morale of our forces.”

Modi said, “India will live as one, work as one, grow as one, fight as one and win as one.”

The Prime Minister also expressed confidence of winning the Lok Sabha elections, and urged the party workers not to commit any mistake so that there are no regrets later.

“I am confident that I will get another opportunity to serve the people of the country for the next five years as we have fulfilled the promises made to the people... If there are weaknesses in our efforts, all work done in the last five years will be ruined,” Modi said.

Giving the example of the new Congress governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Modi alleged that they had been trying to ruin the schemes initiated by previous governments.

He said the election in 2014 was to fulfil the needs of the country and the 2019 battle will be meet the expectations of every citizen.

Modi also dismissed the ‘mahagatbandhan’ (grand alliance) of Oppo-

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sition parties as ‘mahamilavat’ (highly adulterated) and said it would send the country to the intensive care unit (ICU), adding that the people of the country are very wise.

He said that the opposition parties, who earlier never spoke to each other, were today standing shoulder to shoulder with each other.

“But today people know well that they are opportunist, dynast and corrupt,” he said.

The Prime Minister also said that the Congress, which earlier ruled the entire country has gone so weak that it was joining hands with other small parties to keep itself alive.

He also termed the 2019 elections as a fight between two culture. “The culture of BJP is based on democracy, where for every work, opinion of all is taken democratically.

Whereas on the other hand which has Congress and other parties, their culture of working is based upon dynasty,” he said.

If Indian pilot is freed, then grab Imran’s olive branch: Raj Thackeray Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS): If Pakistan frees the captured IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman and orders a ceasefire, then Prime Minister Narendra Modi should grab his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan’s offer for talks, MNS President Raj Thackeray said on Thursday.

“If Pakistan is really sincere in their offer of constructive talks, then the first step in this direction must come from them. They have to release our pilot Abhinandan immediately and call for ceasefire,” the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief said.

“If this can be achieved, then we can believe that Imran Khan’s intentions are noble. If all this takes place, then Modi should not let this opportunity pass by,” he said.

Thackeray’s statement came against the backdrop of Khan’s offer for talks to resolve the tensions between the two neighbours in the aftermath of the February 14 suicide bombing in Kashmir and the subse-

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quent developments.

Thackeray said that Khan had not only made an offer right after the Pulwama attack but after the Indian Air Force’s strikes (in Balakot), he had even gone ahead and offered to discuss all aspects pertaining to the Pulwama strike which killed 40 CRPF troopers.

A similar opportunity to resolved issues through talks had cropped up during the tenure of the late Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the then Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf, he pointed out.

“Atalji started the ‘Sada-e-Sarhad’, a bus service up to Lahore, and the

‘Samjhauta Express’ was initiated too. A historic (summit) talk took place in Agra. Unfortunately, it ended with no permanent outcome,” Thackeray recalled.

Stating that the opportunity lost by both nations during the time of Vajpayee had appeared again, Thackeray asked: “If North Korea and South Korea, who were so hostile to each other, can come forward to defuse the conflict between them, then why can’t we?” Reiterating that a war cannot solve any issue, he said a conflict was damaging and pushes the country behind at all levels; even the Kashmiri population would be crushed and that cannot be allowed.

“Terrorists and terrorism must be ruthlessly eradicateda but for that, to wage a war or (create) a war-like situation for one’s political interest is not right. Both nations should resovle the issues through constructive talks and foster a peaceful environment,” Thackeray appealed to Modi.

Modi claimed that the saffron party will gain more seats in the southern states.

Giving examples, he said the coalition government of Karnataka was not able to live up to the expectations of the people.

“Even the people of Kerala are sick of UDF and LDF gover nments while the people of Andhra Pradesh have anger against the Congress and TDP. In Tamil Nadu we have an alliance with AIADMK. Therefore, I can expect a better performance in South India.” Modi said.

The Prime Minister also urged the social media volunteers of the party not to share fake news or information on the social media platform.

He said: “Social media is a democratic media and it has brought awareness in the society. And in 2019 elections, social media volunteers of the party will play an important role.”

Urging the social media volunteers to share the numerous works of the government on the social media, he asked them to refrain from sharing negative talks and fake information.

Modi also said that the middle class of the country was not harmed by the government’s decision of demonetisation and the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

He said: “After the demonetisation, we won elections in Uttar Pradesh. And after

Saudi Arabia ambassador meets PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI): Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to New Delhi on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The meeting comes a day after tensions between India and its western neighbour escalated after Pakistani fighter jets violated Indian air space in response to IAF targeting a JeM terror camp in its territory.

An IAF pilot was captured by Pakistan after an air combat Wednesday. Both sides said they shot down each other’s warplanes.

“Dr Saud Mohammed Al-Sati, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to India met PM,” the PMO said while tweeting a picture of the two.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman was in India last week.

Terrorism and extremism are “common concerns” and Saudi Arabia will extend all cooperation to India and other neighbouring countries to deal with them, Mohammed Bin Salman had said after holding “extensive and successful” talks with Prime Minister Modi.

the implementation of the GST we won elections in Gujarat. So it was not that the middle class which did not vote for us.”

Targeting the previous governments, Modi said, “Earlier governments never bothered about the middle class. And the middle class would have never imagined that the government will give full tax rebate to the people earning up to Rs 5 lakh.”

“They are the biggest tax payers and their demands are also very small,” he said, adding that the government did a lot of propeople work which directly benefited the middle class people of the country.

BSP-SP flay Modi over video conference

The BSP-SP on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for going ahead with party events and a video conference, purported to be the largest ever, even as tension between India and Pakistan continued.

“At a time when India is facing hostility of war and country needs firm leadership, Modi, instead of concentrating on matters of national security, is trying to serve political interest by addressing BJP workers,” Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati said.

The outreach programme of the ruling party titled ‘Samvad’ took place between Modi and Bharati-

ya Janata Party workers and supporters as he addressed about one crore people through what the BJP said was the “world’s largest video conference” as part of the BJP’s campaign for the Lok Sabha election scheduled in AprilMay. The 63-year-old Dalit leader took to microblogging site Twitter and vented her anger at the event pointing out how the IAF thwarted a Pakistani incursion on Wednesday and braveheart Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was still captive.

“The Indian government should put all the might at its command to ensure his safe release then only will the nation breathe a sigh of relief ” she said.

She termed Modi’s action “ridiculous” and said it showed a “betrayal of national sentiments”.

S a m a j wa d i Pa r t y chief Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the ruling party over the issue and said that when all Indians were on the same page with regard to national security, it was “ironical and sad” that the BJP was mustering the support of its party workers and trying to set records.

The for mer Chief Minister taunting the “suitboot sarkar” claimed that the BJP leadership would not stop “the celebratory mode” even though some party supporters were “angry and ashamed”.

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PM Modi is desperate only for re-election: Cong

New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI): The Congress on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “misplaced priorities” and that he was “desperate only for re-election”.

It also accused the saffron party leaders of politicising the bravery of the armed forces, while referring to Karnataka BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa’s comment that India’s “pre-emptive strikes” on terror camps in Pakistan have created a wave in favour of PM Modi and will help his party win over 22 out of 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

T h e p a r t y ’s c h i e f spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, in a tweet, alleged that the prime minister was “hell-bent on creating a video-conference record” when the entire country was praying for the return of its braveheart pilot. An IAF pilot was captured by Pakistan after an air combat on Wednesday during which the two sides said they shot down each other’s warplanes that followed an unsuccessful attempt to target Indian military installations in retaliatory strikes that sparked fears of war.

IAF sources identified the pilot as Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

“Glaring case of misplaced priorities! 132 Cr Indians pray for safe & immediate return of India’s brave-heart Wing Comm, Abhinandan but Modiji desperate only for re-election.

Congress cancelled its imp CWC & Rally today. Pradhan Sevak hell-bent on creating a Video Conf. record (sic)!” Surjewala wrote on Twitter. The prime minister on Thursday had direct dialogue with BJP workers and volunteers as part of the party’s ‘Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot’ programme through, what the party claims, the “world’s largest video conference”.

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal also targeted Yeddyurappa saying, “On 27th February B S Yeddyurappa at Chitradurga in a public function said: ‘The Indian Armed Forces proved their mettle by destroying the terrorists’ hideouts. The impact of this strike will help BJP win more than 22 seats in the state’.”

“Is this patriotism or crass politics?” he asked.

Surjewala, in a tweet, hit out at Prime Minister Modi saying, “The armed forces are taking care of the borders and the Pradhan Sewak the booth. These are the soldiers of power.”

He also used the hashtag “Booth first or country”.

“Dear Modiji/ Jaitleyji, Any more questions on politicisation. Regards, 132 Crore Indians,” he wrote on Twitter and tagged a report quoting Yeddyurappa that ‘pre-emptive’ strikes will help BJP win 22 of 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka”.

Yeddyurappa has since gone back on his remarks saying that was not what he meant.

India, Pakistan armies trade fire in Poonch, Rajouri

J a m m u, F e b 2 8 (IANS): Indian and Pakistani troops traded heavy mortar and small arms fire on Thursday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts amid India-Pakistan tensions.

After heavy firing in Poonch district that started in the morning, the Pakistan Army violated the bilateral ceasefire at four places in neighbouring Rajouri district.

Defence Ministr y spokesperson Lt Colonel Devender Anand said: “Continuing its nefarious designs, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Sunderbani, Mankote, Khari Karmara and Degwar sectors of LoC. “After ceasefire violation first at 6 a.m. and then at 1 p.m. in Poonch, the Pakistanis used mortar shells and small arms to target Indian positions in these four sectors in Rajouri.

“The ceasefire violation started at 3 p.m. and is still going on. The Indian Army is retaliating

People shift a civilian for treatments after he received injuries during firing and mortar shelling by the Pakistani Army along the LoC in Poonch district of J & K, Thursday. (PTI)

strongly and effectively,” the spokesperson said.

Indian and Pakistani armies earlier traded mortar shells and small arms fire in Poonch district in two spells on Thursday.

Authorities have shut

all educational institutions within a 5-kilometre of the LoC and the International Border in Rajouri, Poonch and Samba districts.

India-Pakistan tensions have steeply mounted ever since a suicide

bomber killed 40 CRPF troopers in Kashmir. India bombed the Jaish-e-Mohammed’s training camp at Balakot in Pakistan on Tuesday and Pakistani jets intruded into Indian air space the next day.

SC issues notice to Centre on plea against CAB Tribunal on extending SIMI NEW DELHI, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): Supreme Court Wednesday sought a response from the Centre on a plea challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to nonMuslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The apex court had earlier decided to keep the plea pending saying that it would be taken up “only after the Citizenship Act Amendment Bill, consideration of which is now stated to be pending before the Rajya Sabha, reaches its finality”.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, which recently considered the plea for an urgent hearing on the PIL, Wednesday ordered, “Issue notice returnable in six weeks.”

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ing the petition filed by the “Nagarikatwa Aain Songsudhan Birodhi Mancha” (Forum Against Citizenship Act Amendment Bill) which has sought to declare the Passport (Entry into India) Amendment Rules, 2015 and the Foreigners (Amendment) Order as “discriminatory, arbitrary and illegal”.

The bill, passed in the Lok Sabha on January 8, provides for according Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis who fled religious persecution in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after six years of residence in India, instead of the 12 years currently, even if they do not possess any document.

It also seeks to provide relief to the persecuted migrants who have come through the western borders of the country to states like

Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh etc, the home minister had said.

The PIL opposed the bill on the ground that it had introduced religion as a new principle into the citizenship law and termed it as “communally motivated humanitarianism”.

“Never before has religion been specifically identified in the citizenship law as a ground for distinguishing between citizens and noncitizens. It has introduced religion as a new principle into the citizenship law and can be conveniently branded as ‘communally motivated humanitarianism’.”

“The illegal immigrants who are to be granted the benefit of this legislation are to qualify for citizenship only on the basis of religion, a requirement that goes against one of the basic tenets of the Indian Constitution, secularism,” it said.

It further claimed that the “direct and inevitable” effect of the bill would be the dilution of the Assam Accord inked in 1985, which presently made anyone entering Assam from Bangladesh after March 24, 1971 an “illegal immigrant”.

“The amendment defeats the purpose of the accord and opens the floodgates to more illegal immigration and consequently, increases claims on diminishing resources.

The transformation of migrants, hitherto perceived as illegal encroachers, into legitimate citizens cannot be justified,” it said.

The plea further claimed that the bill had the potential to “derail and nullify” the gains made by updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. “Many persons, who could not otherwise es-

tablish their claims and were therefore excluded from the draft NRC published recently, can now take shelter under this and subsequently, become legitimate Indian citizens at the cost of the indigenous people of Assam,” it said.

The petition further alleged that Assam had repeatedly witnessed ethnic clashes and violence, which were arising out of existential threat perceptions, fear of being reduced to a minority in one’s own homeland and giving up territories to foreigners and imposition of foreign or alien culture.

The PIL sought directions to the Centre, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Assam government to declare the Passport (Entry into India) Amendment Rules, 2015 and the Foreigners (Amendment) Order as “discriminatory, arbitrary and illegal”.

ban commences proceedings

New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI): A tribunal headed by a Delhi High Court judge commenced proceedings on Thursday to ascertain whether there was sufficient cause to extend the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) as an unlawful association.

The tribunal presided

by Justice Mukta Gupta issued a general notice informing the public at large and the organisation in question to approach it with any material in support of or against the Centre’s decision to extend the ban on SIMI. Additional Solici tor General (ASG) Pinky Anand and advocate Balendu Shekhar appeared for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which had on February 21 issued a notification setting up the

tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Shekhar said the tribunal commenced proceedings on Thursday by issuing notice to the public at large and the organisation in question and the next date of hearing was April 15.

He added that hearings would also be held in other states where cases against SIMI have been registered.

The February 21 notification constituting the tribunal was issued after the five-year ban on SIMI ended on January 31.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5, read with sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the central government hereby constitutes the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tri-

bunal consisting of Justice Mukta Gupta, Judge, High Court of Delhi, for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) as an unlawful association,” it had stated.

In a separate January 31 notification, the MHA had said it was necessary to declare SIMI as an unlawful association with immediate effect, since if it was not curbed or controlled immediately, it would continue with its subversive activities, disrupt the secular fabric of the country, propagate anti-national sentiments, “escalate secessionism by supporting militancy and undertake activities which are prejudicial to the integrity and security of the country”.

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MUMBAI, FEB 28 (PTI): The rupee rebounded by 52 paise to close at 70.72 against the US dollar Thursday as investors wagered on de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan.

Strong foreign fund inflows, a weakening dollar and slipping oil prices also propped up the local unit, analysts said.

In a surprise announcement, Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan told a joint session of Parliament that IAF’s captured pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on Friday as a gesture of peace. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the domestic unit opened slightly up at 71.22.

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MUMBAI, FEB 28 (PTI): Extending its fall for the third session, the BSE benchmark Sensex Thursday ended marginally lower after investors squared-off positions as February derivative contracts expired amid concerns over tension between India and Pakistan.

Weak cues from other Asian markets and a lower opening of European equities too weighed on market mood, experts said.

The 30-share index took off on a strong footing, advancing to a high of 36,085.85 in early session largely on the back of sustained foreign fund inflows and covering-up of short positions by speculators.

However, selling activity re-emerged in line with weak domestic and global cues, pushing the index to a low of 35,829.15. It finally settled 37.99 points, or 0.11 per cent lower at 35,867.44.

The gauge had lost 308 points in the previous two sessions.

The 50-share Nifty also fell 15.70 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 10,792.50 after moving between 10,865.70 and 10,784.85 on alternate bouts of buying and selling.

“Market continued the rangebound movement due to futures and options (F&O) expiry while mid and smallcap indices outperformed as investors believe that border tensions won’t continue for long,” said Vinod Nair,

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Eight core industries grew at the slowest pace in 19 months in January as the production of crude oil, refinery products and electricity contracted, official data showed Thursday. The infrastructure sectors expanded by 1.8 per cent in January 2019, the lowest growth rate since June 2017 when the core sector grew by 1 per cent.

The core sector had expanded at 6.2 per cent in January 2018. In December 2018, the growth was at 2.7 per cent on account of negative growth in crude oil, refinery products and fertilisers sectors.

Production of crude oil, refinery products and electricity contracted by 4.3 per cent, 2.6 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively, in January 2019.

India Ratings and Research said the electricity growth number of (-) 0.4 per cent is the lowest since February 2013.

The growth rate of coal and cement sectors slowed to 1.7 per cent and 11 per cent in January as against 3.8 per cent and 19.6 per cent, respectively, in the year-ago month.

However, natural gas, fertilisers and steel output grew by 6.2 per cent, 10.5 per cent and 8.2 per cent, respectively, in the month under review.

“Declining trend in core sector growth from October 2018 suggests continued weakness in industrial activities and a weak second half economic growth. Expect a low industrial growth in the month of January 2019,” Devendra Kumar Pant, Chief Economist, India Ratings and Research said.

Sluggish infrastructure sector growth would impact the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) as these segments account for about 41 per cent of the total factory output.

According to the Commerce and Industry Ministry data, during April-January 201819, the eight sectors recorded a growth rate of 4.5 per cent against 4.1 per cent in the same period of the previous fiscal.

NEW DELHI, FEB 28 (IANS): The government is studying various models of PSU banks consolidation though a concrete decision will be taken only after the success of three-way merger of Bank of Baroda (BoB), Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, official sources said on Thursday.

“There are various models that could be looked at. There could be a merger of 5-6 pan-India banks with regional reach, like the Bank of Baroda. The second option is to combine 12-15 banks. The other option is merger of regional banks on the basis of their strengths,” sources said.

“The success of the merger happening right now (BoB-Dena Bank-Vijaya Bank) will be looked at closely before deciding on a future course,” said a source.

The merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda is underway to create the third biggest public sector bank (PSB) after the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Punjab National Bank (PNB). The merger will be effective from April 1.

The merged entity will also be the third in terms of assets after the SBI and the ICICI Bank.

The gover nment is looking at the possibility of merging PSBs to create healthy large banks which could compete globally.

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Similarly, mining and quarrying growth slipped to 1.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent. The manufacturing sector also grew at a lower rate of 6.7 per cent in the third quarter compared to 8.6 per cent earlier.

In its second advance estimates for this fiscal, the CSO said farm sector GVA will grow at 2.7 per cent in 2018-19 compared to 5 per cent a year ago. Mining and quarrying growth for the full fiscal has been estimated at 1.2 per cent as against 5.1 per cent in 2017-18.

However, it estimated that manufacturing growth would be higher at 8.1 per cent compared to 5.9 per cent in the previous financial year.

Meanwhile, the per capita income in real terms (at 2011-12 prices) during 2018-19 is likely to grow to Rs 92,718 as compared to Rs 87,623 for 2017-18. The growth rate in per capita income is estimated at 5.8 percent during 2018-19, as against 5.7 per cent in the previous year.

The Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), an indicator of investment, at current prices is estimated at Rs 55.02 lakh crore in 2018-19 as against Rs 48.97 lakh crore in 2017-18.

At constant prices (2011-12), the GFCF is estimated at Rs 45.50 lakh crore in 2018-19 as against Rs 41.37 lakh crore in 2017-18.

In terms of GDP, the rates of GFCF at current and constant prices during 2018-19 are estimated at 28.9 per cent and 32.3 per cent, as against 28.6 per cent and 31.4 per cent in 2017-18. The GFCF is expected to register a growth of 12.4 per cent at current prices and 10 per cent at constant prices during 2018-19.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 28 (PTI): India’s economic growth slipped to a 5-quarter low of 6.6 per cent in October-December period of 201819, mainly due to poor performance of farm, mining and manufacturing sectors, official data showed Thursday.

However, India retained the tag of the fastest growing major economy as China posted a GDP growth of 6.4 per cent in the quarter ended December 2018.

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices (201112) had grown at 7.7 per cent in the October-December quarter of the previous financial year. The growth rate was revised upwards from 7 per cent.

The Central Statistics Office (CSO), which released the national account data for the third quarter, also revised downwards the growth estimate for the full fiscal (2018-19) to 7 per cent from 7.2 per cent.

“GDP at Constant Prices in Q3 of 2018-19 is estimated at Rs 35 lakh crore, as against Rs 32.85 lakh crore in Q3 of 2017-18, showing a growth rate of 6.6 per cent,” it said.

The CSO also revised the GDP growth figures for April-June and July-September quarters of this fiscal to 8 per cent and 7 per cent from 8.2 per cent and 7.1 per cent, respectively. The GDP growth rates for April-June and July-September of the last fiscal were also revised to 6 per cent and 6.8 per cent from 5.6 per cent and 6.3 per cent, respectively.

During the third quarter of this fiscal, the gross value added (GVA) of the farm sector grew at 2.7 per cent compared to 4.6 per cent a year ago.

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Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi Feb. 28, 2019 (AP/PTI).

leaders on Friday and leave Saturday on his armored train for the long return trip, through China, to North Korea.

Trump insisted his relations with Kim remained warm, but he did not commit to having a third summit with the North Korean leader, saying a possible next meeting “may not be for a long time.” Though both he and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said significant progress had been made in Hanoi, the two sides appeared to be galaxies apart on an agreement that would live up to U.S. stated goals.

“Basically, they wanted the sanctions lifted in their entirety, and we couldn’t do that,” Trump told reporters.

Kim, he explained, appeared willing to close his country’s main nuclear facility, the Yongbyon Nuclear

advance to assure a deal and envisions summits more as messaging opportunities than venues for hardline negotiation.

There was disappointment and alarm in South Korea, whose liberal leader has been a leading orchestrator of the nuclear diplomacy and who needs a breakthrough to restart lucrative engagement projects with the impoverished North.

Yonhap news agency said that the clock on the Korean Peninsula’s security situation has “turned back to zero” and diplomacy is now “at a crossroads.”

The collapse was a dramatic turnaround from the optimism that surrounded the talks after the leaders’ dinner Wednesday and that had prompted the White House to list a signing ceremony on Trump’s official schedule for Thursday.

The two leaders had seemed to find a point of ag reement when Kim, who fielded questions from American journalists for the first time, was asked if the U.S. may open a liaison office in North Korea.

Trump declared it “not a bad idea,” and Kim called it “welcomable.” Such an office would mark the first U.S. presence in North Korea and a significant grant to a country that has long been deliberately starved of international recognition.

Women and children are screened by U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after being evacuated out of the last territory held by Islamic State militants, in the desert outside Baghouz, Syria, Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

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In something of a role reversal, Trump had deliberately ratcheted down some of the pressure on North Korea, abandoning his fiery rhetoric and declaring that he wanted the “right deal” over a rushed agreement.

For his part, Kim, when asked whether he was ready to denuclearize, had said, “If I’m not willing to do that I won’t be here right now.”

The breakdown denied Trump a much-needed triumph amid growing domestic turmoil back home, including congressional testimony this week by his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, who called Trump a “racist” and “conman” and claimed prior knowledge of foreign powers’ efforts to help Trump win in 2016.

North Korea’s state media made no immediate comment on the diplomatic impasse, and Kim remained in his locked-down hotel after leaving the summit venue. The North Korean leader was scheduled to meet with top Vietnamese

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“We couldn’t quite get there today,” Pompeo said, minimizing what seemed to be a chasm between the two sides.

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PHSS, SJCD observe National Science Day ATMA Peren district Kisan Mela

Students explaining the phenomenon of an earthquake with The St. John College Dimapur science exhibition on the the aid of their battery operated model during the PHSS occasion of National Science Day, in progress on February Science Day program on February 28.

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DIMAPUR: To commemorate the Raman Effect’s discovery by Indian physicist, CV Raman, Pilgrim Higher Secondary School (PHSS) Dimapur observed National Science Day on February 28 at the school’s Chapel Hall under the theme, “Science for the People and People for Science”.

A press release from PHSS Dimapur principal, Kaini Khekho Kikon

stated that members of the scientific club presented various science activities and models where they went on to explain, with the help of working models, volcanic eruption, earthquake tremors, the solar system, and showed science tricks, decorative pieces based on the 3 Rs, slide-show on recycling, and a short skit on global warming.

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licitated some student participants who were placed first in the recently concluded one day workshop on “Explore the Possibilities – Reduce and Reuse” held at Science Centre Dimapur.

SJCD: The Science Club of St John College, Dimapur (SJCD) organized a science exhibition on the occasion of National Science Day on February 28, under the

theme: “Science for the people and the people for science”.

The event commenced with an inauguration ceremony by administrator, St. John College, Peter Banks. Some of the exhibited title-based models were: a DNA working model, effects of smoking on the lungs, plastic pollution, structure of benzene, linkages of environment and economy, DC gen-

erator model, bonding and shapes of organic molecules etc.

Painting and quiz competitions were also conducted during the event. The theme for the painting competition was “Man’s advancement in science and technology and its impact”.

Judges for the Science Exhibition were Peter Banks, Dr. Puhar Daimari of the department of Botany and Rahul Kr Sarmah from the department of Chemistry.

Judges for the painting and poster competitions were Imnuksungla, department of Education and Kamubuibo, department of English respectively.

Winners were awarded prizes and certificates.

Staff and students attended the event to witness various title-based models exhibited by students from the Science and Economics departments.

S.Tainiu inaugurating the Agricultural Entrepreneurs and Agri & Allied department exhibition stalls at the mela on February 20.

DIMAPUR: A Kisan Mela was organized by ATMA, Peren on February 20 at Jalukie Town Hall, with deputy commissioner Peren, S.Tainiu as the special guest.

A press release from ATMA Peren stated that Tainiu appraised the farmers on the potentials of Peren district in the agriculture sector and the district’s rich soil fertility. She also encouraged farmers to work hard with sincerity to make the tag “Rice bowl of

Nagaland” a reality. She further urged the farmers to be hard working for economic self-sufficiency and to create self-sustaining resources.

The prog ram was chaired by Hewoto Sema, district agriculture officer & PD ATMA Peren; a keynote address was delivered

by Akam Zeliang and a vote of thanks by Yezaho, deputy project director ATMA Peren.

The special guest inaugurated the Agricultural

Entrepreneurs and Agri & Allied department exhibition stalls where various improved technologies, modern farm machineries, seeds and other agricultural inputs were displayed.

The prog ram was followed by a technical session which benefited farmers through interactions with experts. Saplings of important horticultural crops and various folders were distributed to the farmer participants by KVK Peren.

Assam Rifles conducts civic action programs across Nagaland

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DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles, the oldest para-military force in India, has been continuing its efforts to better the lives of locals and to improve civil-military relations. Following are reports of some of their activities conducted across the state.

Mokokchung Battalion lecture at Kanching village: Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on the topic “Education for progression”, for youth of Kanching village on February 28.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the lecture emphasized on the importance of education in curbing many anti-social activities and in promoting a healthier society. The role of elders in encouraging youth to make optimum use of educational facilities for their future and for the overall development of the region was also covered.

25 residents attended the lecture.

AR conducts works h o p o n gove r n m e n t schemes: Medziphema Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of the HQ IGAR (North), organized a workshop for residents of Piphima and adjoining villages to sensitize locals on existing central government schemes, on February 26.

Details of various existing schemes, the nodal Agencies responsible for its implementation and necessary criteria for availing benefits were explained in detail. 35 residents of different age groups attended the workshop.

AR interaction with village functionaries: Zunheboto Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) interacted with village Gaon Buras in Akuluto on February 5.

According to a press release issued by Assam Rifles, the aim of the event was to enhance cooperation between villagers and Assam Rifles. Twenty one persons, including Gaon Buras, the village chairman and other village committee members attended the interactive session.

AR lecture on malaria prevention: Mokokchung

sis on the importance of education for a progressive society. The lecture also discussed education helping in curbing social menaces like drug abuse.

Locals were advised to make maximum use of educational facilities available and were also motivated to go for higher education which will help them get good jobs. 32 locals including young boys, ladies and children attended the lecture session.

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Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a lecture on “Prevention from Malaria” and Scrub Typhus on February 6, at Battalion Headquarter, Mokokchung.

The aim of the event was to spread awareness on Scrub Typhus, including its manifestation, diagnosis, treatment and complications. The local populace was motivated to use boiled water and the aspect of environmental cleanliness was also emphasized upon.

Later, mosquito repellents were also distributed to the villagers. Altogether, 24 locals attended the awareness program.

AR selects candidates for skill development: Inspectorate General of Assam Rifle (North), Kohima, facilitated workshops in Dimapur and Kohima on February 7 and

8 respectively and selected candidates to be trained at Pragati Edutech, Guwahati.

According to PRO (Defence), considering the demand for North East youth for their soft skills throughout the country, a team of five members from Pragati Edutech, led by director, Sanjit Raj Chaudhury, selected 144 boys and girls from various parts of Nagaland to be trained over the next three months.

They will be given free food and lodging during the course of their training.

During termination of the three months training period, all the candidates will be placed in hotels and the tourism industry all over India.

AR organizes quiz competition: Jalukie Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized a quiz

competition on the theme of “National History” on February 7, in Athibung, Peren district.

The aim of the event was to acquaint the students to the history of the nation and inculcate in them a sense of national pride. Future career opportunities in different streams available after high school were also discussed.

16 high school students participated in the competition.

AR workshop on women empowerment: Medziphema Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized a workshop on women empowerment to educate and motivate the about and on joining the Indian armed forces, paramilitary forces and skill based jobs on February 7, at Government High School, Medziphema.

The aim of the workshop was to spread awareness of the challenging life, and professionalism in the Indian Army, Paramilitary forces and skill based jobs. 90 girl students and seven teachers of the school attended the workshop.

AR deworming medical camp: Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North), conducted a Deworming Camp at Unit Hospital, Mokokchung, on the occasion of World De-worming Day on February 8.

A press release issued

by Assam Rifles stated that deworming is an initiative to free children from the menace of worms and related health hazards.

Apart from routine medical check-ups, the camp was organized across the nation with a fixed day

for all children in the age group of 5-19 years to be dewormed. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from areas of Mokokchung with 170 children getting deworming medication.

AR lecture on education in Longnak: Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized a lecture program on the importance of education for locals of Longnak village on February 8.

Assam Rifles, in a press release stated that the lecture laid empha-

Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North), conducted a medical camp at Lukhyekhe village, Zunheboto on February 12.

A press release by the PRO, HQ IGAR (North) stated that the medical camp was organized to provide medical care to villagers of Lukhyekhe and adjoining villages.

127 patients comprising of 50 males, 56 females and 21 children were examined and treated during the camp. Free medical checkup were offered and medicines were also distributed.

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JeM to continue ‘holy war against India’: report New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI): Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad, which was responsible for killing of 40 CRPF personnel in Pulwama, had resolved in a conference more than a year ago that its “Ghazwa-e-Hind” (Holy War Against India) will continue irrespective of IndoPak ties, according to an intelligence report. Citing the report, officials said the conference organised in Okara district in Pakistan on November 27, 2017 saw more than 2,000 participants showering praise on organisational activities of JeM and the role played by its chief Masood Azhar, the mastermind of February 14 Pulwama strike in Jammu & Kashmir, among other terror attacks in India.

According to the intelligence report prepared on the basis of inputs from across the border, JeM resolved at the conference to continue what it called its ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’.

The conference was addressed by JeM leaders Abdul Rauf Asghar, Md Maqsood and Abdul Malik Tahir. Asghar said the IndoPak friendship and bilateral trade would not end ‘jihad’ as there were many youths ready to sacrifice, the report said. It further said that another six-day meeting,

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held in February 2018, saw the JeM’s ‘Shoba-e-Taaruf ’ (Department of Introduction) conducting 13 interaction sessions in which 700 people, including 65 ‘Ulemas’ (religious scholars), participated.

The JeM terrorists had carried out a suicide attack on February 10, 2018 on Indian Army’s Sunjwan camp in Jammu and Kashmir in which five Army officers were killed and many more were injured. Five JeM terrorists took part in the attack in which three were killed and two escaped.

The report said it was described by the JeM as a pre-planned operation carried out on the Sunjwan Camp by JeM as part of “revenge” operations launched

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The delegation recruited 22 people for training course and 91 for ‘Daurae-Tafseer’ (Training on Jihad and Quran). The participants also promised to take part in religious events organised by the JeM and the ‘Ulemas’ expressed satisfaction over the schedule for training prepared by JeM chief Masood Azhar.

Delay for solution not with GoI: Ravi (From p-1) I would like to emphasise to all concern that while government of India is respectful of Naga unique history, their rights and identity and have taken significant steps to accommodate the wishes and positions of the Naga negotiators, the final agreement must unambiguously convey the unity of Nagas with the Indian Union.

NP: Naga people are tired of these endless negotiations. There is a perception that government of India is not sincere in working out an early solution. You have mentioned that everything is almost settled, so what is holding the negotiating parties in solving the flag and constitution issue?

Ravi: Government of India is aware of Naga people’s sentiment over the flag. It must be respected. Our position is that the Naga flag should be located in the Pan Naga cultural body, which would be a common platform of all the Nagas. Similarly, the final agreement, which would have to be duly incorporated in the Constitution of India, could be the Naga “Yehzabo”. However, the Naga negotiators are not agreeable to it.

NP: Do government of India have differences on these issues with both NSCN (I-M) and WC of NNPGs? Ravi: Both of them

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NP: You have consistently maintained that there will be only one Naga peace process and one agreement. It seems quite contradictory that on one hand this position has been maintained while on the other hand, you are yet to sit together with all the eight parties who are negotiating with government of India. How are you going to manage signing the agreement in such a situation?

Ravi: The minimum expectation of the Naga people and also of government of India from a solution is enduring peace in the Naga areas. We all know that it would not be possible until all the Naga groups come together. My endeavour is to have the final agreement acceptable to all the groups and in the best possible interest of the Naga people. I would expect the Naga people to urge their negotiators also.

NP: In protest against the supposed delayed tactics of government of India in solving the Naga issue and to show their resentment, a rally was recently held in Delhi to demand early solution. It may also be noted that Naga Hoho, NMA and NSF boycotted your February 26 meeting

with CSOs. What do you have to say on this?

R av i : We c a n n o t blame the Naga people for losing patience over the seemingly endless negotiations. After all they are not aware of the specifics of the negotiation and the progress made. They have every right to show their resentment and put pressure on the negotiating parties not to delay further.

The process made under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been unprecedented.

As I have said, the political parameters and substantive issues have all been resolved. Even on most of the symbolic issues common understanding has been reached between the negotiating parties.

Prime Minister is anxious over the delay and wants a settlement without any further delay.

If the Naga negotiators reciprocate with pragmatic flexibilities, which is the essence of any political negotiation, then final solution can be reached tomorrow.

NP: Does gover nment of India realise that this endless negotiation is adding to the misery of the common people?

Ravi: We all know there is a thriving political economy of insurgency in Nagaland run by a network of undergrounds and overground collaborators.

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perverse economy. This is causing frustration among people. Delay in settlement sustains this political economy. Those running it are deeply entrenched.

They are exploiting the status of ‘peace’ without a solution. I am trying my best to end this unfortunate situation.

NP: You have ruled out total sovereignty and have maintained that territorial integration can only be pursued through democratic process. This seems to be in contradiction to NSCN (I-M)’s position.

Can you shed some light on this?

Ravi: Naga Peace Process, like any negotiation, would eventually be based on give and take. On the issue of sovereignty, both sides have agreed to a settlement on the basis of sharing sovereign power. Government of India is aware of the Nagas’ sentiment on the issue of territorial integration.

We are also aware of the strong sentiments of the neighbours. Hence, the negotiating parties have appreciated the existing realities and agreed that it can be achieved only through a democratic political process.

NP: Since you took over as government of India representative to Naga Peace Talks, you have signed August 3, 2015 “Framework Agreement” and then another agree-

ment with WC of NNPGs on November 17, 2017.

While the content of the agreement with NNPGs is more or else in the public domain, the “Framework Agreement” is shrouded in mystery, why such secrecy if the agreement is for the Nagas?

Ravi: It is true that the text of the “Framework Agreement” has not been made public but its essence has been explained to the Naga stakeholders time and again. The text of the “Framework Agreement” will be made public as part of the final agreement.

NP: What will be the fate of talks you have had so far with the Naga groups if Modi-led BJP does not return to power at the centre?

Ravi: Since political parameters and substantive issues are already resolved, I do not see any cloud of uncertainty over the final settlement post election.

NP: What is the core message to legislators, tribal hohos and CSOs during your meetings with them?

Ravi: Naga legislators, tribal bodies and civil societies are important stakeholders. They have a right to know the status of the negotiation. Since the final solution is held up on a few symbolic issues it is my duty to brief them so that they understand the status and take appropriate call.

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Pakistan violates ceasefire, woman killed

A villager shows a damaged house by mortar shells as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan in Poonch district on Wednesday. (ANI)

JAMMU, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): A woman was killed and a jawan injured as the Pakistani army shelled civilian areas and forward posts in six sectors along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts Thursday, drawing heavy retaliation from the Indian forces, an official said.

This is the seventh consecutive day that Pakistan has targeted forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC). “The Pakistan army continuously resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations along the LoC at about 1500 hours with heavy mortar shelling and small arms fire in Sunderbani, Mankote, Khari Karmara, Degwar Sectors in J&K,” a defence spokesperson said.

The firing had started around 6 am, he added.

“At about 1415 hours, Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along the LoC at Nowshera sector in Rajouri,” the official said.

There was another round of firing from across the border around 1 pm along the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector, he said, adding, “The Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively.”

In the Chajjala area of Mendhar, one woman died after sustaining critical injuries from a mortar shell, officials said.

An army jawan was injured in the shelling and was undergoing treatment, they added.

Earlier at about 6 am, the Pakistan army had resorted to shelling and small arms fire in the Krishna

Ghati sector, the spokesperson said.

In view of the prevailing situation, authorities have ordered a temporary closure of educational institutions located within five kilometres of the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch.

People living close to the border have been asked to stay indoors.

The year 2018 had witnessed the highest number of ceasefire violations -2,936 -- by Pakistani troops in the last 15 years along the Indo-Pak border.

Pakistan continues to violate the ceasefire understanding of 2003 despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to the agreement during flag meetings between the border guarding forces of the two nations, the official said.

Time for Modi, BJP to rise above crass politicking: Cong New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS): Flaying Prime Minister Narendra Modi for seeking to strengthen electoral booths rather than the country, the Congress on Thursday said for the BJP, party was above the nation.

On a day when Modi, while holding a mega video conference with Bharatiya Janata Party workers, exuded the confidence of winning the Lok Sabha elections, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said the BJP should rise above “crass politicking”.

“At a time when the nation is looking towards its leadership and wants it to speak to it, the Prime Minister chose to address the booth workers of the BJP rather than addressing the nation.

“When the priority should be further strengthening the nation, the Prime Minister thinks this is the time to strengthen the electoral booths,” Tewari told the media here.

“Modi in his addresses always claims that for him and his party, nation comes first. But when the time came to actually display that, he made it apparent that for him his party is above the nation,” said the former Union Minister.

The Congress leader’s comments came a day after 21 Opposition parties unanimously expressed their anguish over the BJP and the Modi government’s “blatant

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politicisation” of the armed forces’ sacrifices.

Pointing at several BJP leaders seeking to politically encash the air strike by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) training camp at Balakot in Pakistan on Tuesday, Tewari said that by doing so, the BJP leaders were actually playing into the hands of the Pakistan propaganda.

“The day the nonmilitary preemptive strikes took place, BJP President Amit Shah was appealing for the re-election of the Prime Minister. The Home Minister was in Chhattisgarh, attending political programmes of the BJP while former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said that the strikes will help the BJP win 22 of the 28 seats in the state.

“All these statements are playing into the hands of the Pakistan propaganda.

We would like to tell the BJP-led NDA government that they need to reign in the motormouths. This is not the time for crass politicking,” Tewari said.

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Guj cops urge citizens to not spread rumours Ahmedabad, Feb 28 (PTI): Even as a high alert has been sounded in Gujarat amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the state police have asked people to refrain from spreading rumors and propaganda material, which may disturb peace and compromise the country’s security. In view of the present situation, police in Ahmedabad and Surat cities have issued advisories for the people and urged them to remain alert.

Ahmedabad police said although a high alert has been sounded in the state, people need not panic and they should continue doing their routine work.

The advisory urged citizens “not to become a victim of any deliberate propaganda from across the border or from vested interests to divide the people in the name of community or religion”.

It added that people should take extra care while using social media. In a word of caution, police said “circulation of any divisive content on social media or in any other format is a punishable offence”.

The advisory urged people not to circulate any hate propaganda, which would affect the integrity of the society. It also asked people not to capture and circulate any specific details related to security forces.

Delhi HC directs Pak woman to leave India within two weeks

NEW DELHI, FEB 28 (PTI): The Delhi High Court Thursday directed a Pakistani woman, against whom there are adverse security reports, to leave India within two weeks.

Justice Vibhu Bakhru dismissed the plea of the woman seeking quashing of the government’s ‘leave India notice’ and said that under the principles of law she has no right to stay here.

The 37-year-old woman had come to India in 2005 after marrying an Indian man. She has been residing in Delhi with her husband and two sons -aged 11 and 5 years.

Additional Solicitor General Maninder Acharya and Centre’s Standing Counsel Anurag Ahluwalia said there are adverse reports against the woman by security agencies and there was nothing illegal in the notice issued to her.

The court said it has perused the inputs available with the authorities and it

was unable to accept the woman’s contention that the government’s notice was arbitrary. The court held that the woman has not been able to establish any right to stay here.

In terms of the ‘leave India notice’ issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, the woman should have left the country by February 22.

However, the court enhanced the time period and directed her to leave the country within two weeks.

The notice had stated that if she failed to leave India within the stipulated time, action will be taken against her as per law and her entry into the country will be barred in future.

The woman and her husband moved the high court seeking a direction to quash the Centre’s notice dated February 7.

The court had earlier directed the authorities not to take any coercive steps against the woman till February 28.

Washing workers’ feet ‘sanskar’, not political gimmick : Modi Cong distances itself from Sidhu’s call

Centre okays Rs 1,604-cr aid to 4 disaster-hit states New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS): The Centre on Thursday approved an additional assistance of Rs 1,604.15 crore to Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Jharkhand and Rajasthan for damages incurred in natural disasters during 2018, said a Home Ministry statement.

Of the Rs 1,604.15 crore assistance announced under the National Disaster Response Fund, Andhra Pradesh will get Rs 82.65 crore for damages caused by cyclonic storm “Phethai”, Manipur will get Rs 42.46 crore for rehabilitation post floods and landslides, while Jharkhand and Rajasthan will get Rs 272.42 crore and Rs 1,206.62 crore respectively for drought relief.

The Central assistance was approved by a high-level committee that included Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and senior officers of Ministries of Home Affairs, Finance and Agriculture and NITI Aayog and was chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

ter’s hands,” he said.

“It is part of culture, my sanskar,” Modi said.

Modi Sunday took a holy dip at the Sangam in Allahabad and interacted with sanitation workers who ensured cleanliness during the ongoing Kumbh Mela. He described them as “real karma-yogis” whose contributions are being lauded all over.

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Modi also performed the Ganga aarti and conducted ‘Charan Vandana’ (washing the feet) of select sanitation workers, as a mark of respect to their efforts in ensuring a clean Kumbh.

He presented them ‘angvastram’ and said he would forever carry the memory of washing the feet of the ‘safai karamcharis’.

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Sümi Officers Union Dimapur (SOUD) 2019 wu Baghi Hoho, atsala 2, Lusaqhi 2019 (02/03/2019), puchou ayi 11 kihelo Tourist Lodge Dimapur lono kuho ani. Tigheno Dimapur lo Sumi Officer kughuna akemi kumtsu ighino akupughu hipaulo kutubo tsu penike pithilu ani.

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DECLARATION OF SUPPORT BY RIONGSANGER TAMBO ZUNGA FOR O. TINU LONGKUMER Mr O. Tinu Longkumer, brother of late Imtikumzuk Longkumer, former MLA and Advisor, is a reputed Social Worker since his early youth. His leadership skills ,concern and exceptional visionary abilities for the welfare of the people are highly commendable and always relied upon by those around him. Thus it was decided by the Aongsanger and Tongpang sector Riongsanger Tambo Zunga on 24th February 2019 meeting to support Mr O. Tinu Longkumer, son of C. Onentiba Longkumer, is presently the Tatar (Council Member) in Kosasanger Pusu. The Zungar request the citizens of Aonglenden to render your support in favour of Mr O.Tinu Longkumer, "for a better change".

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my conviction that dialogue and diplomatic pressure will count for a great deal in seeking a long-term solution to the presence and practice of terror outfits that operate within and across the border.

The solution is peace, development and progress. Not unemployment hatred and fear,” Sidhu said in a statement on Thursday. Reacting to Sidhu’s assertions, Congress spokesperson Manish

Tewari said the party doesn’t endorse the statement by the cricketer-turned-politician.

“If Sidhu has an opinion that is his personal and not of the Congress’,” he said.

He said: “Pakistan has been sponsoring a proxy war against India for four decades now. For 15 long years, Punjab has suffered because of the terror unleashed by Pakistan and its instrumentalities.

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New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS): The Congress on Thursday distanced itself from Punjab Minister and party leader Navjot Singh Sidhu’s call for talks with Pakistan, saying the atmosphere was “not conducive for dialogues”. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Sidhu advocated for talks with Pakistan saying that the solution is peace. “I stand by

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Mumbai, Feb 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, said his act of washing the feet of sanitation workers in Allahabad recently was not intended for political gains, but an outcome of his ‘sanskar’ (values).

Pictures of the clip had also spread widely on Social Media triggering some positive and negative responses from both Modi supporters and detractors.

He was responding to a question by a Bharatiya Janata Party corporator from Pune in Maharash-

minister of Gujarat for the first time.

“When people from the administration asked me how I want to perform the house warming of my official residence, I had plainly asked them to get someone who works as a class four employee in the government. They found a Dalit person, and I placed the ‘kalash’ in his daugh-

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tra via video link from Delhi, during the party’s ‘Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot’ programme.

During the prog r a m m e, w h i c h t h e Bharatiya Janata Party described as the “world’s largest video conference”, Modi had direct dialogue with BJP workers and volunteers across the country. “ I h av e b e e n t o Kumbh (Mela) in Uttar Pradesh, which was widely appreciated for its cleanliness. Around 22 crore people visited the Kumbh. It led me to think about the efforts put in by the sanitation workers and I decided to express my gratitude towards them by cleaning their feet,” Modi said.

He said people dubbing his act as a political gimmick do not know him well.

Modi recalled his house warming ceremony when he became the chief

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Date 28.02.2019 1) The annual general body meeting was held at the Union Office on 28.02.2019 at 1 PM 2) The house accepted the resignation letter of Nito Sumi from the post of General Secretary.

3) The stockiest and suppliers were advised not to entertain Nito Sumi in any matters relating to the Union.

4) The house unanimously agreed to induct new office bearers for the new tenure: a) Viniho Shohe – President b) Avishe Zhimo – V. President c) Vikugha Chophi – General Secretary d) Akato Swu – Jt. Secretary e) Hokuto Murru – Treasurer f) Toishe Zhimo – Asst. Treasurer g) Niuto Awomi – Organising Secretary h) V. Kappo – Legal Adviser i) Shagir Alam – Info. Secretary j) Mehboob – Info. Secretary k) Ranjan – Info. Secretary l) Abilash – Info. Secretary 5) The house resolved to further strengthen the Union in order to provide good quality sand and service to the public.

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Israel may have committed war crimes: UN

GENEVA, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): A UN probe released Thursday said Israel may have committed crimes against humanity in responding to last year’s unrest in Gaza, as snipers “intentionally” shot civilians including children, journalists and the disabled.

Israel rejected the report “outright,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Hamas, which controls Gaza, called for Israel to be held accountable.

The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the protests in the Occupied Palestinian Territory investigated possible violations during demonstrations in the Gaza strip between March 30 and December 31 last year.

Commission chairman Santiago Canton said Israeli soldiers committed multiple breaches of international humanitarian law while suppressing protesters who were calling for Palestinian refugees to be allowed to return to their former homes now inside Israel. “Some of those violations may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity,” he said in a statement.

Commission member Sara Hossain told report-

FILE-- Palestinian protestors place their national flag on a metal structure near the maritime border with Israel on October 8, 2018

ers in Geneva that Israeli snipers “intentionally shot children.”

“They have intentionally shot people with disabilities. They have intentionally shot journalists,” she added.

Health workers were also hit by snipers who shot more than 6,000 “unarmed demonstrators” during weeks of protest, according to the inquiry set up in May by the UN Human Rights Council.

Netanyahu said the rights council, a frequent target of criticism by the Jewish State, had hit “new records of hypocrisy and lies, out of obsessive hatred of Israel.”

Among the most con-

US House passes major gun control law WASHINGTON, FEB 28 (IANS): The US House of Representatives has approved a Bill expanding background checks for all gun sales, including those at gun shows and on the internet.

The Bipartisan Background Check Act seeks to close loopholes that allow people to buy guns without being subjected to a federal background check -- under current law, private purchases are excluded from those checks. The legislation is the most significant gun control measure to make progress in Congress

in more than two decades.

The Democratic-controlled House passed it by 240 votes to 190 but the Bill was unlikely to be approved in the Senate, where Republicans have a majority, the BBC reported on Thursday.

President Donald Trump would also need to sign it for it to become a law.

Critics of the legislation, including many Republicans, say the changes would not have stopped many of the recent mass shootings, including the one at a high school in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.

tentious questions surrounding the protests was whether the demonstrators presented a threat to Israeli troops.

Netanyahu said on Twitter that “it is Hamas which fires rockets at Israeli civilians, bombs and carries out terrorist activities during the violent demonstrations on the fence.”

But investigators pointed to evidence that Israeli troops targeted Palestinians “who were neither directly participating in hostilities, nor posing an imminent threat.”

The commission also dismissed claims the protests were aimed to conceal acts of terrorism, describing the demonstrations as “civilian in nature”.

“Despite some acts of significant violence, the commission found that the demonstrations did not constitute combat or military campaigns.”

The investigators did not have access to the Israeli military’s rules of engagement.

But, based on publicly available evidence, the commission said there is evidence that Israeli troops have been instructed that they can use lethal force against those who incite others to violence.

The so-called “main inciters” provision is at odds with international law and must be removed from Israel’s rules of engagement, Canton told reporters.

The commission said it conducted 325 interviews with victims, witnesses and other sources, reviewed more than 8,000 documents and looked at drone footage among other material.

Israel did not cooperate with the probe or provide access to Gaza.

Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim told AFP that the panel’s findings had proven that Israel “committed clear war crimes” against peaceful protesters and demanded justice.

Israel has however ac-

cused Hamas of using the protests as cover for infiltrations and attacks.

Canton told reporters the commission considered Hamas’s culpability for the bloodshed, but stressed that since the demonstrations were generally peaceful in nature, Hamas was under no obligation to stop them.

“People have the right to demonstrate, they have the right to assembly,” he told reporters.

“So to put responsibility on (Hamas) for letting those demonstrations happen (is) against international humanitarian law,” he added.

The UN inquiry was in part tasked with identifying individuals who could be prosecuted for international crimes.

The commission declined to discuss specific suspects, but the report calls for the UN human rights office to manage the list of those with possible criminal responsibility and to share that information with relevant courts.

It also calls on states to “consider imposing individual sanctions, such as a travel ban or an assets freeze, on those identified as responsible by the commission.”

13 Taliban, US to Juan Guaido to meet Brazil’s resume Doha president in anti-Maduro push talks on Saturday KABUL, FEB 28 (IANS): Officials of the US and the Taliban have decided to take a two-day break in the ongoing peace talks in Qatar and regroup again over the weekend for the negotiations aimed at ending the 17-year Afghanistan conflict.

US Special Representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad tweeted on Thursday negotiators would regroup on Saturday after a two-day pause for internal deliberations.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said both the sides have decided to consult their respective leadership following discussions on the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan and the need for guarantees against terrorism in the war-torn country.

“The meetings ended last night (Wednesday) as both the teams agreed to take a break today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) for consultations and preparations for the third meeting, which shall be held on Saturday,” Mujahid was quoted as saying by Efe news.

He said during the first three days of the latest round of talks in Qatar.

Juan Guaido

BRASILIA, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido met with European Union ambassadors to Brazil on Thursday ahead of a meeting with Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro in an effort to drum up international pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to step down, reports Reuters.

Although Bolsonaro’s right-wing government was one of the first to recognize Guaido as the legitimate leader of neighboring Venezuela, Guaido will be received without the military honors that are usually afforded to foreign dignitaries and which he received in Colombia last week.

Guaido’s office said the Bolsonaro portion of the visit would be private, but the Venezuelan opposi-

tion leader’s meeting with Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo would be official.

Araujo has led Brazil’s contribution to the U.S.-led humanitarian aid plan that has so far failed to get food and medicine into Venezuela, which is suffering from a deep economic crisis marked by widespread shortages of basic necessities. After meeting Bolsonaro, Guaido will hold a news conference at the presidential palace at 2:30pm local time. Brazil’s military, whose former officers occupy one third of Bolsonaro’s cabinet posts, have been careful to avoid breaking off relations with Maduro, a socialist in power since 2013, not least because the northern Brazilian border state of Roraima depends on electricity supplies from Venezuela’s Guri dam.

Ukraine prez tries to salvage graft law as tough election looms KIEV, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko proposed fresh legislation on Thursday aimed at fighting corruption, after the constitutional court threw out a previous anti-graft law, raising concerns that the country was backtracking on the issue.

Poroshenko’s record on tackling corruption is a central topic of debate ahead of his bid for a second term in a presidential election on March 31. He trails in the polls and critics accuse him of not doing enough to root out entrenched corruption.

Opposition lawmakers called him to be impeached earlier this week over allega-

tions involving a close ally.

Ukraine passed a law criminalizing illicit enrichment in 2015 as a condition of it receiving bailout loans from the International Monetary Fund that kept the country afloat during a steep recession. It was also a precondition for the European Union to grant visafree travel to Ukrainians.

But the constitutional court overturned the law this week on the grounds that it contravened the presumption of innocence, sparking concern in the EU and among anticorruption campaigners and the anti-corruption bureau.

“This morning I have signed, and now I am com-

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko addresses lawmakers during a session of parliament in Kiev, Ukraine February 7, 2019.

missioning to register, a presidential bill which takes into account the remarks but preserves the key position the inevitability of criminal punishment for illicit enrich-

ment,” said Poroshenko, who came to power after the Maidan protests in 2014.

Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice-President of the European Commission, high-

lighted the court’s decision in a speech during a visit to Kiev on Thursday.

“I must say that we have certain concerns concerning yesterday’s constitutional court ruling concerning the illicit enrichment and the burden of proof concerning this illicit enrichment,” he said.

“So we must see what exactly the concerns of the constitutional court were, and how it will affect the effectiveness of the fight against corruption.”

The National Anticorruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said it had to stop 65 criminal investigations of alleged illicit enrichment of

top officials due to the court ruling. Even if parliament approved a new bill, NABU would not be allowed to resume those investigations because the law would have no retroactive effect.

“The abolition of the article on illegal enrichment is a step back in the anti-corruption reform of Ukraine ,” NABU said in a statement.

“This step ... is politically motivated and contradicts Ukraine’s obligations under the United Nations Convention against Corruption, agreements with the International Monetary Fund and the European Union,” NABU said.

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75th Birthday Dr. Kiyekhu Asumi 01/03/19

“…The honor of old men is their gray hair.”

Proverbs 20:29

As you journey through another year, We pray that the crown of divine wisdom and the love of God abides with you.

Happy Birthday

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BEIJING, FEB 28 (AGENCIES): China’s defense ministry defended military cooperation with Tajikistan Thursday following a report of a sizeable Chinese troop presence at a base in the Central Asian state.

Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang told reporters at a monthly briefing that cooperation between the two was “in line with” international law and related resolutions passed by the United Nations Security Council.

“This cooperation benefits the two countries, their two militaries and regional peace and stability,” Ren said.

However, Ren said there was no Chinese presence in the adjacent Wakhan Corridor belonging to Afghanistan, in line with earlier denials of any plans to deploy troops to the wartorn nation with which it shares a narrow border.

Despite the denials of Chinese military activity in the area, unconfirmed reports have shown what appear to be Chinese military vehicles operating in the corridor, which lies in the shadow of the Hindu Kush mountains with Tajikistan to the north and Pakistan to the south.

China had apparently sought to keep its Tajikistan base manned by members of the paramilitary People’s Armed Police a secret. However, the Washington Post in February reported on the sizeable Chinese military complex first-hand, although it remains unclear what the troops’ mission is and Ren provided no details.

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ady Gaga fir mly rejected speculation that she is romantically involved with Bradley Cooper after their performance at the Oscars generated lots of buzz on social media.

The “A Star is Born” actress flaunted her Oscar statuette that she won for Best Original Song during a Thursday appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and expressed how her “whole artistic journey” flashed before her eyes as her song “Shallow” was announced as an Oscar winner.

“This was hard work.

I said it in my speech and I’ll say it again. If you work hard and you don’t give

up, you can do anything,” Gaga told Kimmel.

The late-night host then praised Gaga’s performance with Cooper, calling it “one of the greatest in the history of the Oscars.”

“We were watching it at home and we were like, ‘Oh my, what is going on between these two?’” Kimmel said. “You had such a connection with Bradley that instantly, I guess this is a compliment, people started saying like, ‘Oh, they must be dating, they must be in love.”

Gaga reacted with a big eye roll, causing the audience to roar with laughter.

“First of all, social

15-day production oriented theatre workshop which started on February 12 culminated with the staging of a play, based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, on February 26 at Fazl Ali College (FAC) auditorium.

The workshop was jointly organized by Associates for Performing Arts and Theatricals Mokokchung (APAT) and Mayangnokcha Award Trust (MAT) in association with NEZCC, Dimapur.

The play was staged in front of about 300 audiences comprising mostly

of college students and citizens of Mokokchung town. Before the start of the play, short speeches were delivered by president MAT and event director, APAT. President of MAT, Supongasang, while delivering the welcome speech also highlighted on the need of theatre in molding the personality of an individual which is a factor in achieving excellence in different fields. Aren Changkiri, event director of APAT delivered the keynote address, and mentioned the need of theatre in creating awareness on

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long break.

“I wanted to enjoy new phases of my life. I wanted to have kids, and apart from work, I have had other dreams for myself which I wanted to fulfill. I love my sons and I wanted to spend good quality time with them during their initial years.

So after giving birth to my sons, I didn’t do films,” she added. Having started her career in Bollywood with film “Abodh” in 1984, the “Dhak dhak” girl owns a huge body of work despite her sporadic appearances on-screen post-2000.

Not only films, she has featured in several reality TV shows as a judge. She was a part of shows like “Dance Deewane” and “Jhalak Dikhhla Ja”, owing to her flawless dancing skills.

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establishment over there,” he questioned.

The comment comes amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Akhtar and his actress-wife Shabana Azmi decided not to attend an event in Pakistan which was being organised by the Karachi Art Council days after a suicide bomber killed 40 CRPF troopers in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

He added: “I feel this

of the current developments are really dangerous and banning Pakistani actors and artistes are minor things but whatever is happening on our borders should be stopped. We should ban terrorism. It’s an unfortunate thing.”

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future and there will be no more ‘comeback’ questions being imposed to working women.”

The 51-year-old took a break of five years after starring in 2002’s “Devdas”.

In 2007, she came back onscreen with “Aaja Nachle” and then was away from films for seven years before featuring in “Gulaab Gang” in 2014. She has just featured in the comedy entertainer “Total Dhamaal”.

Taking a break was very much a conscious decision for her.

“It was not that I took a complete break from the industry or was not associated with the industry... I was just not doing films for sometime. I was not really away from the industry for a long time. People just have a perception that I took a

situation is actually being forced upon us (India).

It was not our choice but if things go beyond your control, then till when and how many times should we be quiet about this? So, we have to react to it some day or the other,” Akhtar said.

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ctress Madhuri Dixit Nene is looking forward to a time when actresses, post marriage or pregnancy, are not asked about when they would make a “comeback” to films.

“When a hero is away from a screen for a long time, no one asks him when he would be making a comeback, but actresses have to face this question, ‘When are you coming back in films?’ every single time.

“If actresses are not doing films for sometime, it’s their personal choice. Don’t constantly ask them about their return to showbiz or films. Like other people, our priorities also differ from time to time,” Madhuri told IANS here. Be it during the time of her marriage with Shriram Madhav Nene in 1999 or after the birth of her sons Arin (2003) and Raayan (2005), Madhuri took a break from movies to devote time to her personal life.

She said: “I have been asked about my comeback so many times... I didn’t work for years and there was one mandatory comeback question always asked to me. “I don’t know what to say about it, but now I hope this thing will change in

eteran lyricistscreenwriter Javed Akhtar says he does not understand the agenda of Pakistan to sponsor terrorist activities in India.

“I don’t understand what is their (Pakistan) agenda and what will they get out of it by constantly sponsoring terrorism. It’s an open truth that they support terrorist organisations but they are constantly denying it,” Akhtar said on the sidelines of an event here.

“Masood Azhar (the founder and leader of the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed) was released from Indian prison when they (Jaish-e-Mohammed) hijacked an Indian aircraft and then, how he reached Pakistan from Kandahar (Afghanistan)... And why is Pakistan not arresting him if they have an honest

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A team from the University of CaliforniaBerkeley studied data from NASA’s ARTEMIS mission along with simulations of the Moon’s magnetic environment.

ARTEMIS is short for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. The data suggests that the solar wind and the Moon’s crustal magnetic fields work together to give the Moon a distinctive pattern of darker and lighter swirls. The Sun releases a continuous outflow of particles and radiation called the solar wind, which spreads over the planets, Moons and other bodies in our solar system.

People on Earth are largely protected from the damaging effects of the solar wind because the solar wind is magnetised.

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many social issues and thus educating the masses. He also thanked the NEZCC for the collaboration in organizing the workshop and Uto Chishi, the resource person of the workshop and the director of the play.

The show was anchored by Imojungla, assistant professor, Jubilee Memorial College, Mokokchung.

The play titled MIRRORS dwelled on the subject of self realization, taking instances from the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Altogether 20 young artistes who participated in the workshop enacted the play.

otten Tomatoes will now only allow users to review films after release, following a trolling campaign that targeted Captain Marvel.

It was reported last week that the upcoming superhero movie had been targeted by “sexist trolls” who were responsible for the audience score dropping from 96 to 54 percent In response, the movie site says that users will now be prevented from posting reviews before release, following the “uptick in non-constructive input, sometimes bordering on trolling.”

We are disabling the comment function prior to a movie’s release date,” Rotten Tomatoes announced in a press release.

“Unfort u n a t e l y, w e have seen an uptick in nonconstructive input, sometimes bordering on trolling, which we believe is a disservice to our general readership.

“We have decided that turning off this feature for now is the best course of action. Don’t worry though, fans will still get to have their say: once a movie is released, audiences can leave a user rating and comments as they always have.”

It follows similar targeted campaigns against other films including 2016’s female Ghostbusters reboot and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

In direct contrast to the low audience score, Captain Marvel has received a string of glowing early responses – with critics hailing Brie Larson’s debut as one of Marvel’s best films to date.

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media, quite frankly, is the toilet of the internet,” she said. “I mean, what it has done to pop culture is abysmal. And yes, people saw love and -- guess what? -that’s what we wanted you to see, you know? This is a love song, ‘Shallow.’ The movie, ‘A Star is Born,’ it’s a love story. We worked so hard. We worked all week on that performance.”

The Grammy-winning artist, 32, who was born Stefani Germanotta, credited Cooper for how the performance was shot and put together during the Oscars ceremony.

“From a performance perspective, it was so important to both of us that we were connected the entire time,” Gaga continued. I mean look, I’ve had my arms wrapped around Tony Bennett for three years touring the world. I mean, when you’re singing love songs, that’s what you want people to feel.”

“Are you having an affair with Tony Bennett? Be honest,” Kimmel joked.

“No, no” she reacted.

“I’m an artist and I guess we did a good job. Fooled ya!”

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Controversy humbled me: KL Rahul

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (PTI): The “hard time” that he endured in the wake of a chat show controversy has “humbled” K L Rahul and the Indian batsman says he now values his national cap more than ever.

Both Rahul and Hardik Pandya were provisionally suspended for their loose comments on women during a popular chat show. Their bans were later revoked pending an inquiry.

The off-field controversy erupted after Rahul endured a dismal run in the four-Test series in Australia but he is back in the national team after finding his feet with the India A side.

“It was a hard time no doubt. I mean, as a player, as a person, everyone has to go through difficult times and it was my time to go through that and I like I said it gave me time to reflect on my game, on myself. I have always been someone who takes things as it comes,” said Rahul after the second T20 International. India lost the short series 0-2 but Rahul made

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a successful comeback with scores of 47 and 50. After he was sent back from Australia, Rahul was given the opportunity to regain form in the India A home series against England Lions and he made it count.

Asked if the entire controversy has changed him as a person, the 26year-old said:”It has humbled me a little bit and you know. I respect the opportunity that I have gotten to play for the country. The dream of every kid is to play for the country and I am no different.

“Just to value where I am, just to keep making opportunities count and put my head down and keep working on my cricket,” said the man from Karnataka. Rahul said the India A stint under coach Rahul Dravid helped him

immensely.

“I got some time off from international cricket, so I could come back to India and reflect on what was not going right for me.

Fortunately, I got to play some India A games where the pressure is a bit less and where I could focus on my skill and my technique,” said Rahul.

“I got to spend a lot of time with Rahul Dravid, working on my game and chatting about cricket. He helped a lot in the five games I played for India A. The time I have spent in the middle has helped.

It is nice to be back with the boys and back in blue,” the relief was palpable as he spoke.

Rahul hopes that it is a blessing in disguise that he courted controversy early in his international career.

“I hope so. Things happen like I said. Fourfive years with Team India . Learnt about the game, where I stand as a cricketer, as a person so just try to get better from there and be consistent and keep performing.”

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Rahul admitted that he felt the pressure after making a comeback into the Indian team.

“There was little bit of pressure as I have been away from team. But I came into the series with a little bit of runs, so yeah happy to be back.”

India were not able to defend 190 for four on Wednesday and ended up being outplayed in the series. Local hero Rahul said chasing at Chinnaswamy in the night becomes easier with dew factor playing out.

“In the second innings, dew always has an effect. We have seen that in Chinnaswamy. If you see the stadium’s history, chasing has been easier.

But can’t take credit from Glenn Maxwell.

“He (Maxwell) played a very good innings. Our bowlers tried their best but with a wet ball, it was always hard,” said Rahul, adding that India will have to find a way to contain Maxwell in the five-match ODI series starting on March 2.

Aizawl FC Beat Gokulam Kerala 3-1

Kozhikode, FEB 28 : Aizawl FC came from behind to notch up a 3-1 win over Gokulam Kerala in a must-win I-League fixture for the two lower-half teams here Thursday.

G o k u l a m Ke r a l a , ranked 10th in the points table, drew first blood through Marcus Joseph in the 9th minute but eighth-placed Aizawl restored parity in the 83rd minute through Paul Ramfanzauva, who was also adjudged the Hero of the Match.

The highlanders struck back in quick succession twice through Mawpuia in the 88th minute and Kromah during the final moments of the added time (90’ + 6’) to seal the game in their favour.

Fighting for survival at the tail of the table, the hosts took to the attacks right from the start.

Gokulam Kerala FC pressed hard with Marcus and Suhair VP in combination, and looked threatening from the start. Gokulam Kerala who were raiding the Aizawl FC box in regular intervals but couldn’t find a way to convert the chances that came their way.

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title defeating Meghalaya in the final match via tiebreaker 3-1 after the match ended in 1-1 draw.

Mizoram were the only team who remained undefeated in the tournament in seven matches including the final match that was eventually decided by tie breaker. F Lalnunthnanga scored for Mizoram while Ronald scored the

equaliser via penalty for Meghalaya to decide the match through penalties in which Mizoram won.

The Mizoram team bagged a cash prize of Rs 8 lakh along with the trophy and citations while the runner up team Meghalaya bagged Rs 4 lakh. Losing semi-finalists; Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh received Rs 1 lakh each.

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS): Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina said that he has withdrawn from next month’s Indian Wells Open because of his knee injury. “I am truly disappointed that I will not be able to return to the Indian Wells Open to defend my title,” Del Potro said on Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency.

“It is one of my favourite tournaments, and I have incredible memories from last year, but my doctors have advised me to

rest. I hope to be back on court soon.”

Del Potro injured his knee during the Shanghai Masters last October. The Delray Beach Open he played last week has been his first tournament since the injury. The World No. 4, who fell in the quarterfinals at Delray Beach, admitted that he felt the pain throughout the event.

Japan’s Taro Daniel, who beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia in Indian Wells last year, will take Del Potro’s place in the draw.

It would be nice to bat higher up in ODIs: Maxwell

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Bengaluru, Feb 28 (PTI): Glenn Maxwell would prefer batting higher up the order in ODIs, following his series-winning 113 at number four in Australia’s seven-wicket victory against India in the second T20 International.

Maxwell bats at number 7 in ODIs and would happily take a promotion in the five-match ODI series starting in Hyderabad on March 2. The 30-yearold slammed his third T20 international hundred on Wednesday night, an unbeaten 113 off 55 balls, to blow away India and win the series 2-0. “In my case tonight, when I came out, it was 15 overs to go I think.

And as long as I get a 80 or a 100 out of that even, if I am doing that at a No 6 or a 7, it doesn’t really matter. It’s just me making the most of the opportunities when I get them,” said Maxwell.

“It’s not easy to just come here and go like that because the ball is a lot older, the wicket’s gone a lot quicker here. Even tonight at the end of the game, the wicket’s sort of drying out and there was scuffs all over it,” he added.

Maxwell believes that in ODIs, he will find it difficult to make a difference at No 7 in most occasions and a promotion up the order may just suit his game.

“In one day cricket, it’s not as easy to go at the end. So it would be nice to bat higher up but it depends on what happens in the top

four or top five. If the opportunity does come up, I’d like to take,” he said.

Maxwell was on a rampage, hitting bowlers to all corners of the park for nine sixes and seven fours. However, he felt that he did not take any needless risk.

“I think it’s just got to be about picking your moments. I think a little bit of it is that I have to go hard but I think I had been just picking off balls I can hit the boundaries in.

“Like today, I don’t think I took too many ridiculous risks and I feel I read the game really well and was able to hit the ball in areas where the fielders weren’t at all. There’s not many times I hit the ball straight over a fielder’s head but just place it in the gap and I feel that’s okay for me.

“When I had a successful innings, if I am mistiming and it’s still falling in the gap but I have gotten in control and I really had a good read of the game and I was just one step ahead,” said Maxwell.

He even negotiated pacer Jasprit Bumrah well to stay unbeaten.

“I was always trying to attack him. We needed 44 off the last four overs and he came back on. I suppose it was a key over. If that only went for four or five, suddenly you need 13 an over.

And it only takes six good yorkers from him to push that up to 18-19. That can be quite difficult to get in the last two overs, or the two

other overs. Maxwell was well aware of the threat that Bumrah could pose.

“So I was just hoping he missed a couple of times and wanted to pounce on that. He’s done me a fair few times in T20 cricket to his credit. I have sort of changed my approach to him a little bit. Been able to wait for a ball that’s slightly off and capitalise on that.

“I was able to get him for two boundaries in that over, and keep the run rate in check and I was able to target Siddarth next over and then we only needed 14 off 12 balls.”

Maxwell was batting in such a zone that he did not even feel the need to change his bat.

“I have been saying in the change room I’ve got the best bat ever. It’s being held together by tape at the moment. Inside edge has been pretty badly hammered.

There was a bit of it coming off in the third last over.

They told me to change it and I was just like “no, not changing this bat, it’s the best bat ever’.”

Following their maiden T20 series win over India, Australia go into the ODIs a more confident lot.

“I have been here a lot of times but haven’t felt a lot of success. In 2013, we had that amazing series, record amount of runs and last game here Rohit got a double hundred. We tried to chase 380 and I think Faulkner got a 100 in that game but…

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Kohima, Feb 28 (NPN): Mizoram team emerged the new champions of the 2nd Dr T Ao Centenary NEC International Gold Cup Football Championship (U-21) held at Sports Authority of India (SAI) ground at Paltan Bazar, Guwahati on Thrusday.

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ICC assures BCCI of security during ICC meet in Dubai.

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday assured BCCI that all security concerns at the upcoming ODI World Cup, in the wake of Pulwama terror attack, will be addressed adequately.

According to sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), at the ICC meeting here, Board’s CEO Rahul Johri had raised concerns about security at the World Cup, scheduled to be

held in England and Wales.

Johri reportedly expressed satisfaction with the ICC’s security arrangements during the World Cup which starts on May 30.

The BCCI is yet to take a decision on boycotting the World Cup first round match against Pakistan on June 16 as there is a possibility that the two arch-rivals may meet in the knockout stages as well.

There have been demands from several for-

mer players and ex-BCCI officials that the Pakistan match should be boycotted following nation wide outrage over the Pulwama terror attack which led to the martyrdom of at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and former star off-spinner Harbhajan Singh are among those who had called for a boycott of the match against Pakistan.

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Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS): India opener Lokesh Rahul gained four berths to reach sixth position as Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell and Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai also rose in the ICC T20I player rankings, a statement said.

Formerly top-ranked batsman Virat Kohli gained two places to reach 17th and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, seven places to 56th.

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah (up 12 places to 15th) and left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya (up 18 places to a career-best 43rd) also advanced.

Maxwell and Zazai gained after superb shows with the bat in their series against India and Ireland, respectively.

Maxwell, top-ranked in the format a year ago, gained two slots to reach third position after scores of 56 and 113 not out that helped Australia complete a 2-0 victory in India, Kangaroos’ first series win in over a decade against the winners of inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007.

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31 places to reach a careerbest seventh position after aggregating 204 runs in the 3-0 series victory, that included an incredible 162 not out, the second highest score in T20Is. The left-hander slammed 11 fours and 16 sixes in the 62-ball knock and helped his team post the highest T20I total of 278 for three.

For Australia, D’Arcy Short has moved eight places to reach eighth position among batsmen while Nathan Coulter-Nile gained four slots to reach 45th position among bowlers after taking four wickets against India, including a player of the match haul of three for 26 in the first match.

Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi has moved 12 slots to reach 30th place and Usman Ghani 25 slots to 79th among batsmen, while Mujeeb-ur-Rehman moved from 42nd to 40th among bowlers.

For Ireland, Kevin O’Brien has gained 10 places to reach 61st among batsmen, while Peter Chase moved 22 slots to be ranked 99th among bowlers.

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Faith in action team performing at Lorna School annual sports week.

Dimapur, feb 28:The annual sports week of Lorna School was held from February 20th to 22nd in the school campus with Faith in Action Team as the special guest. The opening ceremony commenced with a prayer by Mr. R J Jacob, followed by hoisting of flag by the Administrator who also declared the declared the sports week open.

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the sports week open, students participated in various games and sports with joy.

Md. Ashik of Class - 10 and Livino of Class-9 were awarded the best players in boys and girls category respectively.

The best disciplined house went to Red House while the overall champion was awarded to Green House. The Faith in Action Team led by Sanjay Chetri

Barca beat Madrid to reach Copa del Rey final Injured shoulder recovered: Marquez Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) FC Barcelona were outplayed by Real Madrid for much of their Copa del Rey semi final second leg, but the visitors did enough to prevail 3-0 on the night and 4-1 on aggregate and are headed to the final for the sixth consecutive year.

The four-time defending champions got a brace from Luis Suarez and the Uruguayan striker also played a key role in the own goal by Blancos defender Raphael Varane here on Wednesday, Efe news reported.

Both teams were cautious in the opening minutes in front of the 80,000plus spectators at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Focused on maintaining possession, Barca were slow and tentative to the point of practically inviting the hosts to try their luck on the counter.

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Vinicius Jr. in the lead.

Real Madrid’s emerging Brazilian star tormented the Barcelona back line for most of the first half and created some anxious moments for goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

But for all of his energy and flair, Vinicius continues to show a lack of precision in the final third and the teams went to the dressing rooms deadlocked 0-0, leaving the impression that Real Madrid had

missed their chance.

Five minutes after the restart, Ousmane Dembele delivered a cross to Suarez, who eluded defender Sergio Ramos and beat keeper Keylor Navas to put Barcelona ahead 1-0.

The visitors sought to respond, but Ter Stegen made an outstanding save on a thunderous header by Sergio Reguilon and yet another great individual play by Vinicius came to nothing before a pair of

Brazilian officials close football facility in which 10 died in blaze Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS): The Rio de Janeiro city government ordered the closing of the dormitory at the practice facility belonging to Flamengo, the most popular football club in Brazil, in which 10 teenagers died in a fire earlier this month. Prosecutors went to the training complex, known as the Ninho do Urubu (Vulture’s Nest), and told Flamengo management that the dormitory would be closed, the doors sealed and warning notices posted, reports Efe news.

City officials said guards would also be posted outside the practice facility, located in the western section of Rio, to prevent Flamengo management from reopening the building without authorisation from officials, as happened in October 2017.

The football club was notified several times by the city that the complex lacked operating permits, including a certificate of inspection from the fire department, but the team ignored the

warning letters. Flamengo was slapped with 31 citations for irregularities, but the club only paid 10 of the citations.

The club, according to city officials, broke the law by keeping the facility open after being ordered to shutter it in October 2017 after constructing a dormitory for athletes from its lowerdivision teams.

Flamengo did not obtain a building permit or inform the city that it was constructing the dorm, officials said.

A fire broke out on February 8 in the dormitory, an irregular structure constructed using containers, killing 10 young players, including three who were considered among Brazil’s most promising prospects.

The blaze was apparently caused by a faulty air conditioning unit in one of the rooms of the dormitory, which did not have fire alarms.

The make-shift dormitory was built in an area that was supposed to be used for

parking, city officials said.

Flamengo executives denied that irregularities were to blame for the fire and vowed to obtain all the necessary permits to operate the facility.

The club said it was working on obtaining a permit from the fire department, claiming that was the only one of nine required permits that it had not secured.

On February 13, authorities prohibited minors from entering the Ninho do Urubu until the club obtained all permits required by local laws, but the team continued using the facility for practices by its First Division squad.

Flamengo management began negotiating an agreement last week, with prosecutors acting as mediators, covering the damages due to the families of the victims, contending the initial requests were excessive.

Flamengo is one of the Brazilian clubs never to have been relegated from the First Division.

DDSC convenes annual meeting Dimapur: The deputy commissioner of Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol has informed those concerned that an annual general meeting of the Dimapur District Sports Council ( DDSC) has been convened on March 6, 12 pm at the

DC’s conference hall to constitute new members and review the financial status of DDSC. The press release by the deputy commissioner further requested members to bring forth any agenda for the development of DDSC.

Real Madrid mistakes in the space of four minutes sealed the outcome.

In the 69th minute, Varane - with Suarez bearing down on goal - inadvertently redirected a Dembele pass into his own net for the 2-0. A foul by Casemiro against Suarez in the 73rd minute drew a penalty and the Uruguayan converted to settle the tie in favour of the holders.

The May 25 Copa del Rey final at Seville’s Benito Villamarin stadium will pit Barcelona against the winner of the other semifinal between Real Betis and Valencia.

Until now, no club has ever made it to the final six years in a row. Barcelona have 30 Copa del Rey titles to their credit, followed by Real Madrid with 19.

Betis are two-time winners, most recently in 2005, while Valencia have hoisted the Copa del Rey trophy on seven different occasions.

Kerala drubs Nagaland by 10 wickets DIMAPUR: Nagaland lost to Kerala by 10 wickets on Thursday in the ongoing Group A match of the Sayed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy being held at Vijayawada, thereby also registering its fifth consecutive defeat After captain Jonathan lost the toss to his Kerala counterpart, Nagaland were put into bat and amassed a meagre 103 for 8 in 20 overs. Rohit top scored with 49 runs while the other significant contributions came in from Abrar (14 runs), Sedezhalie (10 runs ) and Paras (16 runs). While Nidheesh accounted for 3 scalps, Vinoop n Thampi scalped 2 wickets each.

In reply, Kerala coasted to the target in 12.2 overs with Vishu scoring 53 runs and his opening partner Rohan scoring 51 runs.

Kerala were 105 for no loss in their run-chase.

Nagaland will now take on Delhi March 2 ( 9 am) while the women team will take on Assam on March 1, also at 9 am.

Nagaland Men’s under- 23 ODI match versus Mizoram is also slated for March 1 at Bhubeneshwar which will commence from 9 am.

M a d r i d, F e b 2 8 (IANS): Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain has said that he has completely recovered from his shoulder injury and his team and friends were the best antidote to help combat his stress levels.

Marquez spoke in an exclusive interview with EFE before a promotional event held here on Wednesday where he was set to become an ambassador for video streaming service DAZN. “I do not know if I would need it (a psychologist) in the future, but for now the best thing that can happen to me is to have a team around me and some people with whom I live day by day,” Marquez said.

While talking about his team and friends, the 25-year-old said: “They are my best psychologists.

“I feel comfortable, and that is why I cannot ask for something more,” he added.

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The 25-year-old underwent surgery on December 4 in order to resolve a persistent dislocation in his right shoulder, an injury that the Spanish driver said had healed.

Marquez also said his shoulder had been getting better and better throughout preseason testing held earlier in the month, first at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia and then at Losail International Circuit in Qatar. The racing star said he was not able to race for more than five consecutive laps at Sepang without feeling pain in his shoulder, but he felt great improve-

ment in Qatar. Honda and Repsol celebrated 25 years of collaboration in Madrid on January 23, with Marquez and his teammate and three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo showing off to the press their new 2019 Repsol Honda team RC213V bikes.

Marquez said the team was focused on the bike engine during Qatar testing, as they were in 2017 and 2018, because changing the bike engine and overall design throughout the season begins early.

“Normally, the bike you start the season with does not look too much like that one you finish it with,” Marquez said. In predicting who will race well this season, set to start on March 10, Marquez said he expected his fellow Spanish racer Alex Rins of Team Suzuki to make a splash in 2019, adding that he and Lorenzo needed to pay close attention to all the competitors.

demonstrated their skill and mesmerised the students.

Sanjay Chetri also delivered a short speech highlighting the benefits of martial Arts and co- curricular activities.

He also shared his life experience and the achievements of his team so far. He stressed that sport teaches self-defence, focus and enhance self-esteem by harnessing physical and mental power.

2019 ICC World Cup set to grab eyeballs

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The 2019 ODI World Cup - the 12th edition of the storied tournament will feature the round robin format in its first phase, a deviation from the group league stage of the previous editions.

The format for the opening round is a single group of ten teams, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals.

This will be the first World Cup not to feature all Test playing nations since with the admission of Ireland and Afghanistan in June 2017, the number of countries eligible to contest the five-day version has increased to 12. It will also be the first World Cup without any associate member as all of them were eliminated in the qualifying tournament.

The 10-team World Cup is a decrease from the 2011 and 2015 tournaments which featured 14 teams.

England eves register consolation win versus India Mumbai, Feb 28 (PTI): England women on Thursday scripted a sensational recovery from a difficult position to register a consolation two-wicket win in the third and final ODI to prevent hosts India from completing a whitewash in the three-match series.

Chasing India’s total of 205/8, England were struggling at 49/5 before all-rounder Danni Wyatt (56 off 82 balls) stitched two crucial partnerships with skipper Heather Knight (47 off 63 balls) and Georgia Elwiss (33 not out off 53 balls) to pave the way for their victory.

England scored 208-8 in 48.5 overs to grab two crucial points as the threegame series is part of ICC Women’s Championship.

The World Champions are placed in seventh place and need to be in the top four to qualify directly for the 2021 World Cup. India had already sealed the series after the winning the first two games.

Defending the target, veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami (3-41) rattled the England top-order, removing Amy Jones (13), Lauren Winfield (2) and Tamsin Beaumont (21).

Soon, it became 40-4 after off-spinner Deepti Sharma caught and bowled in-form Natalie Sciver (1) and then pacer Shikha Pan-

England beat India by two wickets.

dey trapped Sarah Taylor (2) as England lost half their side at 49.

But then Wyatt and Knight conjured an important 69-run stand for the sixth wicket.

After Knight fell, Wyatt added 56 runs for the seventh wicket with Elwiss to bring the visitors close to the target.

E lw i s s a n d A n ya Shrubsole (4 not out) then held their nerve to guide the side home.

Earlier, medium-pacer Katherine Brunt (5-28) grabbed a five-wicket haul to restrict India for 205/8.

India women had fritted away the foundation laid by Smriti Mandhana (66) and Punam Raut (56) after suffering a middle-

order collapse.

Brunt, 33, was the wrecker-in-chief as the hosts suffered a middleorder collapse after they slumped from 129/1 to 150/7.

However, Deepti Sharma (27 not out) and Shikha Pandey (26) later ensured that the hosts crossed the 200-run mark.

Opting to bat, India lost Jemimah Rodrigues (0) early. But then Mandhana and Raut steadied the ship with their 129-run second wicket stand.

They initially played with caution and later hammered the loose deliveries, putting the English attack under pressure.

Mandhana, who mostly relied on pulls and

drives, stuck eight fours and a six, while Raut hit seven boundaries.

But Brunt brought England back in the game by removing both Mandhana and Raut in the 29th over. While Mandhana gave a sitter to Dannie Wyatt at deep-mid wicket, Raut was cleaned up.

Brunt then trapped Mona Meshram (0) in front of the wicket and later sent Mithali Raj (7) back to complete her fifer.

Taniya Bhatia (0), Jhulan Goswami (1) also fell cheaply as the visitors made a splendid comeback in the middle-overs.

The two teams will now head to Guwahati to play the three-match T20I series.

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