March 29, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 111

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NPP, NPF candidates withdraw from by-poll

NDPP TO FACE INC AFTER POLITICAL DRAMA FOR BY-POLL ENDS IN AONGLENDEN Correspondents

Mokokchung/Kohima, Mar 28 (npn): By election to Mokokchung’s 26 Aonglenden assembly constituency scheduled on April 11, continue to be preceded by political intrigues, when both the National People’s Party (NPP) and Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidates withdrew from the contest on March 28, the last day for withdrawal of nominations and pledged full support to the PDA consensus and NDPP candidate Sharingain Longkumer.

The withdrawal of the two candidates was confirmed to this Correspondent by Abhinav Shivam IAS, SDO (Civil) Mokokchung and Returning Officer for 26 Aonglendent assembly constituency. Shivam informed that NPF candidate Toshipokba and NPP candidate O. Tinujongshi have officially withdrawn their nominations from the by-election. The four-cornered contest will now be a straight contest between the NDPP and Congress.

The deep suspense on

SC to hear 10% EWS quota petitions on April 8 New Delhi, Mar 28 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday refrained from passing any order on the repeated plea for stay of the notification providing for 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the economically weaker sections (EWS) of unreserved categories.

Refraining from issuing any order on the plea by lawyers seeking a stay of notification, the SC Bench, comprising Justice S.A. Bobde and Justice S. Abdul Nazeer. adjourned the matter for April 8.

At the last hearing on March 11, the Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Sanjiv Khanna had said they would consider on March 28 whether petitions challenging the 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the EWS of unreserved categories should be referred to a larger Bench.

However, the matter was listed before the Bench of Justice Bobde and Justice Nazeer as CJI Gogoi is heading five-judge constitution Bench hearing a number of cases involving the interpretation of the Constitution.

This is it!

“Shows that both regional parties need national parties for central insurance.”

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O. Tinujongshi (NPP)

Toshipokba (NPF)

March 27 over the “missing NPP candidate Tinujongshi” was solved after the NPP candidate resurfaced on Thursday.

He officially withdrew from the race and then pledged his full support through a written statement, to the consensus candidate of the ruling PDA Sharingain Longkumer of NDPP and the PDA government.

Speculations about NPF was also confirmed when its candidate and former MLA Toshipokba Longkumer also withdrew his nomination on Thursday and then signed a written declaration extending his full support to the NDPP candidate Sharingain Long-

kumer.

It may be recalled that NPP lost both its MLAs who switched over to NDPP via “merger” after O. Tinujongshi was fielded as NPP candidate against the PDA consensus candidate Sharingain of NDPP. The two MLAs had objected to the party fielding a candidate since NPP was part of PDA coalition.

Meanwhile, both Toshipokba and Tinujongshi in separate statements but similar contents, have lauded the “progressive change and development, good governance and stability” brought by the PDA government under chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy

chief minister Y.Patton.

In a statement, Tinujongshi appreciated the “good governance, progressive development and stability” witnessed in Nagaland after the PDA coalition government took over under the leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y. Patton.

Tinu said he has withdrawn in favour of NDPP candidate to strengthen the hands of the PDA government and its leadership.

Toshipokba in his statement, appreciated the PDA’s stand as a facilitator to the ongoing Naga peace process for an “early, honourable and inclusive settlement” as another factor for backing the NDPP for the byelection.

He also formally declared his full support to NDPP candidate Sharingain Longkumer. under the “dynamic and visionary leadership” of chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y. Patton for the by-election to 26 Aonglenden assembly constituency.

The withdrawal of the

NPF and NPP candidates has dealt another blow to the opposition in Nagaland.

The by-election will now be a straight fight between PDA consensus candidate Sharingain Longkumer (NDPP) and Alem Jongshi of the Congress (INC).

Pre-planned: NPF

Meanwhile, when contacted, NPF legislature party spokesperson Imkong L. Imchen said the withdrawal of the party candidate was extremely painful and claimed that it was a pre-planned conspiracy.

He said Toshipokba and Rio had a long understanding to do business after taking the ticket at the expense of Aonglenden citizens and the NPF. Regarding a further course of action, Imchen said a collective decision was required and said a decision will be made known after a meeting is held.

Discouraged by the move made by the NPP candidate, NPP party officials refused to comment when Nagaland Post contacted them.

Modi launches BJP’s LS campaign in UP, U’khand, J-K

Election body seizures reach Rs. 677 crore

maj Party(BSP) alliance and urged people to “stay away from ‘SARAB’ in the polls for the good health of Uttar Pradesh.” The Hindi word for liquor is ‘sharab’.

The remarks by Modi, who also termed the SPRLD-BSP alliance in UP ‘mahamilavat’ (adulterated), drew a furious reaction from the Congress and the SP. Congress demanded an apology from Modi while SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused him of spreading the “intoxication of hatred”, saying the prime minister didn’t know the difference between ‘sharab’ and ‘sarab’ (mirage).

Continuing his attack on the Congress, Modi accused it of raising questions on the valour of the armed forces after the post-Uri surgical strikes in 2016 in Pakistan-occupied

NEW DELHI, Mar 28 (Agencies): As much as Rs. 677 crore in cash and other assets has been seized across the country ahead of the polls, the Election Commission said on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu topped the list of offending states, with the authorities recording seizures of Rs. 130 crore in gold and other assets.

According to NDTV, Andhra Pradesh came a close second, with seizures amounting to Rs. 128 crore, while recoveries in Uttar Pradesh stood at Rs. 120 crore. Figures quoted by the EC showed that drugs continue to be a major influencer in Punjab, with narcotics accounting for a major portion of the Rs. 104-crore seizures. Karnataka came fifth on the list, with seizures worth Rs. 33 crore.

Meerut/Rudrapur/ Akhnoor, Mar 28 (PTI): Launching his party’s Lok Sabha poll campaign in three states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday kept the focus on national security, terrorism and how his “decisive” government showed the courage to conduct a surgical strike in all spheres -- land, sky and space.

Modi addressed rallies in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, Rudrapur in Uttarakhand and Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir--all part of Lok Sabha constituencies figuring in the first phase of the polls on April 11.

Modi also tore into the opposition parties by coining an acronym ‘SARAB (alcohol’) from the initial letters of the Samajwadi Party(SP), Rashtriya Lok Dal(RLD) and Bahujan Sa-

Kashmir(PoK) and later the air strikes in Balakot inside Pakistan in February. The contest is between a “a decisive government and an indecisive past”, Modi said at the BJP’s Vijay Sankalp rally in the western UP town of Meerut, a day after announcing that India had demonstrated the antisatellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite to join an elite club of space super powers.

Calling himself the nation’s ‘chowkidar’, Modi said, “It was this chowkidar’s government that had the courage to conduct surgical strikes on land, sky and space. India should develop, India should be secure from enemies.”

The country is, for the first time, witnessing a government that knows how to deliver, he said.

NDA gains in opinion polls after Pulwama, Budget New Delhi, Mar 28 (IANS): Even as the slugfest between the BJP and opposition parties continues over alleged politicisation of the post-Pulwama airstrikes in Pakistans Balakot, opinion polls show that the BJP-led NDA has made substantial gains in terms of number of seats it may win if Lok Sabha elections are held now.

Polls also show that while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s seat projections were on a decline since the beginning of 2018 (when it was 322) and slipped to 237 in January this year, its fortunes reversed after the government’s announcement of 10 per cent quota for economically backward sections among the forward castes and the Budget in which it announced a slew of measures for farmers, unorganised labourers and the middle class.

While not all opinion surveys are conducted consistently every month, an average of such polls indicates that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led front managed a gain of 18 seats post-Pulwama strikes in March, taking its projected figure to 274 seats against 256 in February.

The complication with this comparison is that while the data for five surveys was available for March, it was available for only two polls in February.

If one takes only the Times Now-VMR opinion poll (the only poll for which data was available for all three months of this year), the NDA, which was projected to win 252 seats in January, gained 18 seats and took its projected tally to 270.

This was the time when the government announced 10 per cent EWS quota in mid-January, followed by

tax relief for the middle class by making income (after deductions) up to Rs 5 lakh effectively tax-free.

It also announced an annual direct income support of Rs 6,000 for small and marginal farmers.

In the March poll, the first after the post-Pulwama airstrikes in Pakistan, the survey gave the NDA 283 seats, taking it across the 272-seat threshold.

The seven-phased Lok Sabha polls are scheduled from April 11 to May 19, and vote count will take place on May 23.

The ABP-Cvoter survey also gave substantial gains to the NDA government after the three major events (EWS quota, Budget and airstrikes), taking its tally from 233 in January to 264 in March, just short of the 272-mark. The poll was not conducted in February.

Somewhat similar

trend could be seen in the India TV-CNX poll as well, which was conducted in March 2019 and December 2018. As per the poll, the NDA marginally improved its figure from 281 seats to 285 seats.

While the India Today-Karvy poll also reflected the declining trend of projected seats for the BJP from 281 in August last year to 237 in January this year, the result of their poll post the airstrikes is still not available.

However, irrespective of which opinion poll one considers, the undisputed trend remains that the BJP-led front has successfully turned the tide in its favour over the last twothree months by shifting the rhetoric to national security and by taking measures such as the EWS quota, tax benefits for the middle class and income support for farmers.

3 among 6 candidates in the fray are crorepatis Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 28 (NPN): Out of the six candidates contesting for Lok sabha and the 26 Aongleden AC by-election in Nagaland, three are bracketed as crorepatis with the list headed by former chief minister K.L. Chishi (75).

According to the affidavit made available from the office of the CEO Nagaland, Chishi (INC) who is contesting as Congress candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat, has movable and immovable assets worth Rs. 36,97,11,350. He is a resident of Naghutomi old village Atoizu under Zunheboto district.

The other ‘crorepati’ is sitting Lok Sabha MP of the NDPP, Tokheho Yepthomi (62), who has movable assets worth Rs. 33,20,732 and immovable assets of Rs. 5.66 crores.

Yepthomi is a resident of Naharbari Dimapur and fighting election with NDPP ticket. He won the by-electtion to the 16th Lok Sabha after then MP and present chief minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio resigned to

contest the 2018 state assembly elections.

First timer in elective politics and PDA/NDPP candidate for the 26-Aongleden assembly constituency by-election, Sharingain Longkumer (37) has movable and immovable assets worth Rs. 43, 15,530 and immovable assets estimated at Rs. 6, 25, 18,000.

He is a resident of Mekumpong Ungama village and contesting under NDPP ticket.

NPP candidate for the Lok Sabha, 38-year old Hayithung Tungoe (Bill Lotha) of Lakhuti village under Wokha district has movable assets worth Rs. 3,65,881 and no immovable assets as per the affidavit provided to chief electoral officer Nagaland.

Independent for the Lok Sabha seat, Dr. MM Thromwa Konyak (40) is a resident of PWD colony Chen town under Mon district.

He has movable assets worth Rs. 50,000 and immovable assets totalling Rs. 5,50,000.

Congress candidate for the by-election to the

EC issues notification for phase 3 of LS Polls NEW DELHI, Mar 28 (PTI): Election Commission Thursday issued notification for phase three of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 23 in 115 seats spread across 14 states.

All seats in Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Puducherry will go for polling in this phase.

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal will head for voting in all the seven phases of the general elections.

According to the Election Commission, the parliamentary constituencies going to polls in the third phase in Uttar Pradesh include Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Aonla, Bareilly and Pilibhit.

Jhanjharpur, Supaul Araria , Madhepura Khagaria in Bihar and Surguja (ST),

Raigarh (ST) Janjgir-Champa (SC), Korba , Bilaspur, Durg and Raipur in Chhattisgarh will head for voting in the third phase.

The Anantnag seat in Jammu and Kashmir will also go for polls in this phase.

While the nominations begin Thursday, the last date for filing of filing papers is April 4 and scrutiny of nominations will be held on April 5. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is April 8, the notification said.

The election will pit the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance against mostly different opposition groupings in various states, including of Congress, the Left and regional forces who are continuing to work out a grand alliance to minimise a division of votes against the BJP.

26-Aongleden AC, Alem Jongshi (60) is a resident of A khel Ungma village under Mokokchung district.

He has movable assets of Rs. 27,12,970.55 and immovable assets of Rs. 44,50,000 assets.

According to the affidavits filed by the candidates, out of six , only Sharingain Longkumer and Hayithung Bill Lotha have social media accounts on facebook.

Poll symbols allotted

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has allotted party symbols to all four candidates contesting the April 11 Lok Sabha election in Nagaland.

According to Commissioner and Returning Officer (RO) M. Patton, Congress candidate K. L Chishi has been allotted the “Hand” symbol; NDPP candidate Tokheho Yepthomi allotted the “Globe” symbol; NPP candidate Hayithung Tungoe allotted the “Book” symbol and independent candidate Dr. M. M Thromwa Konyak allotted the “Trumpet” symbol. This was reported by Commissioner and Returning Officer M. Patton.

DC&ARO Wokha issues show cause notice to candidate D I M A P U R , M AR 2 8 (NPN): Following a reported violation of the election Model Code of Conduct (MCC), DC & ARO Wokha, Dr Manazir Jeelani Samoon has issued a notice to Lok Sabha NPP candidate, Hayithung Tungoe demanding an explanation why he conducted a public meeting in Wokha.

In the notice, the DC & ARO stated that the Model Code of Conduct mandates contesting candidates to seek prior permission from the appropriate authority to conduct any electioneering activity and claimed that that candidate had conducted a public meeting at LTC Hall, Wokha on March 28 without prior permission. The DC & ARO has asked for an explanation in writing within 48 hours (by 8 pm on March 30), why action should not initiated against him.

Fuel prices Man lynched for raping toddler fall marginally Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , M AR 2 8 (NPN): Petrol and diesel prices changed marginally on Thursday. Prices for petrol stood at Rs. 72.81 per litre in Delhi (down 5 paise from Wednesday) and was Rs. 78.43 per litre in Mumbai, according to data from the Indian Oil Corporation.

Diesel prices in Delhi and Mumbai were at Rs. 66.39 per litre and Rs. 69.54 per litre respectively, both lower by 10 paise compared to Wednesday.

Meanwhile in Nagaland, petrol was priced at Rs. 70.48 per litre in Dimapur, down 4 paise from the previous day and diesel decreased 10 paise priced at Rs. 63.86 per litre.

Kohima also saw a similar decrease with petrol down by 4 paise priced at Rs. 71.30 per litre and diesel down 9 paise, selling at 64.49 per litre.

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): In a shocking incident, a one-year-old child (non-Naga) was allegedly raped on March 26 afternoon at a stone crushing unit in Burma Camp, Dimapur.

Police sources informed Nagaland Post that the accused, Dilip Kumar Singh (45), son of Nandu Kumar Singh, a native of Pibra village, Siwan in Bihar, and a resident of Zeliang Colony, was caught red-handed while committing the crime.

He was then lynched by a mob that had gathered following the hue and cry in the compound. The accused (Dilip Kumar Singh) later succumbed to injuries Thursday morning.

Power shut-down in Mokokchung

DIMAPUR, MAR 28 (NPN): In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections and By-election to 26-Aonglenden Constituency, Mokokchung Electrical Sub-Division will be undertaking a jungle cutting drive along the 33kV incoming feeder from 132/66/33kV Aolijen Substation to 33kV Receiving End Sub-station (RESS) Mokokchung to avoid unprecedented power interruption during the election period.

In view of this, the electrical sub-division’s SubDivisional Officer, Er. Nzanbemo Odyuo, has issued a notice stating that power will be shutdown form 7 am to 9 am on March 30 and 7 am to 10 am on March 31.

The department has requested consumers to bear with the inconvenience.

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Meeting with election observers

M. Patton with the Central General and Expenditure Observers during their meeting with political parties and candidates on March 28. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Commissioner & Returning Officer (C&RO), Nagaland, M. Patton and ADC (HQ) &

ARO, Limanenla convened a meeting with political parties and contesting candidates in the presence

of Central General and Expenditure Observers to discuss matters related to the Lok Sabha Elections

Meluri gets weekly bazaar

People thronging the weekly bazaar’s first day in Meluri on March 27.

DIMAPUR: Meluri Area Public Organisation (MAPO) started a first of its kind weekly bazaar at Meluri local ground from March 27 in Meluri.

A press release from student body Müluori Küchienyiri Küghar ü

(MKK) president, Rhokuotho urged the Pochury people to encourage local vendors sell their vegetables, food grains and handicrafts.

The MKK said that it will not only boost the local people’s economy

but also help villagers of remote areas to sell their commodities to sustain their livelihoods.

The weekly bazaar will sit every Wednesday where local vendors can come and sell their goods.

2019. According to DIPR, the meeting was held in the Conference Hall of the C&RO, Nagaland on March 28.

During the meeting, Patton briefed the political parties, agents and candidates about necessary procedures to be followed as per directives issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Speaking about the importance of controlling election expenses, the observers directed all political parties to follow the ECI guidelines and asked them to submit election related expenditure files whenever requested for inspection.

At the same time, they also encouraged the political parties to ask them any queries they may have related to the election, at any time.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019

NNC denies termination report DIMAPUR: Naga National Council (NNC) Information & Publicity Wing (IPW) has denied the press release published on March 28 regarding the NNC (Parent Body) CEC terminating its general secretary and a few other members.

A press release by the NNC IPW termed the terminating body as being a “fake NNC (Parent Body) CEC”. It added that this was a design by some vested interests to confuse the Naga people.

It stated that everyone knows that Yilow Humtsoe, Zhiongba Yimchungrii, and V. Nagi were officially elected by the March 7 NNC general meeting held under all norms and procedures of the NNC (PB) “as announced officially and publicly to the entire people in the homeland and all con-

cerned. Therefore, there is no confusion about this election of five years term of office.”

On the “former acting president” Z. Royim Yimchungrii, the release stated that his leadership was “condemned and denounced last year by the NNC (Parent Body) majority.” Thus, it said that calling Z. Royim the NNC (PB) president was “not true and a mockery to the entire people of the land and the NNC (Parent Body) in particular.”

It further claimed that Z. Royim Yimchungrii is a GB (Gaonbura) and VDB member in his native village and unfit to be called even a leader. Thus, the release asserted that calling him the president was misleading and a falsehood “and this is a fact stated to all the people in the homeland.”

IMFL seized in Kohima cVIGIL Selfie KOHIMA: The Tsie pfiitsiepfhe of AG Colony, Kohima Women Organization (Middle Sector) with Youth Organization (Middle Sector) raided some shops and booze-joints selling liquor in Tsiepüitsiepfhe Middle sector.

The locations were raided on March 27 by the two organizations, endorsed through a letter by the DC and with the support of the Tsiepfiitsiepfhe Council and parent body (Middle Sector).

President of the two organizations Vilakuonuo (Women) and Vingozo (Youth), in a press release stated that during the drive, two persons were held

against violating a prohibition order. The accused were identified as Sentila Aner (23 years), daughter of Litngsa Aner from Chachore village and Apila Yangphore (22 years), daughter of Pithrochum Yangphore from Old Monger Village. The press release stated that the Tsiepfiitsiepfhe Women Organization (Middle Sector) had sent a prior prohibitory notification against selling liquor within its jurisdiction.

The organization added that it would continue the drive in its sector and requested every citizen to corporate with it. It also cautioned defaulters with serious consequences as per the norms of the organization.

By-election general observer arrives in Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: The General Observer for the By-Election to 26- Aonglenden Assembly Constituency, Deepak Kumar Shahi, has arrived in Mokokchung. A DIPR notification has informed all concerned that he may be contacted at phone number +91-6009198563 or he can be met in person at the Conference Hall of Commissioner’s Rest House, Mokokchung between 11 am to 12 Noon on any working day from March 29 onwards.

Contest for Mon District

DIMAPUR: District Election Office, Mon is organizing a ‘cVIGIL Selfie Contest’ for citizens of Mon District, open from March 30 to April 9.

DIPR listed the guidelines for the contest thus: i) Download the cVIGIL App from Google Playstore (Android) or App Store (iOS); ii) Click a selfie with it; iii) Share a message on ‘Why I would like to use cVIGIL’; iv) Post it on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc., with the message “I am a cVIGIL, a vigilant citizen for this Lok Sabha Elections 2019. Join me by downloading cVIGIL” with the hashtags #cVIGIL #IAMcVIGIL; v) Send the selfie with the message and a screenshot of the social media post on WhatsApp to 7005766737.

The best three entries shall receive Rs. 5000, Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2000 as prize money.

news in Brief DMC bans garbage burning: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administrator, Moa Sangtam has informed all residents under Dimapur municipality that burning garbage/waste is totally prohibited within the municipal jurisdiction. The DMC has also authorized colony council/GBs to implement this order and also impose fines on defaulters in their respective colonies.

DNPE general meeting: Dimapur Nkonjan Patton Ekhung (DNPE) has convened its general meeting for March 30, 10 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki near ADC court junction. All members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

RSU 4th union assembly: Rengma Students Union (RSU) has convened its 4th Union Assembly for the tenure 2017-19, for March 30, 10 a.m. at Rengmapani Village Council Hall. The assembly will be hosted by Chogin Range Students Union (CRSU). All the RSU federating units, subordinate bodies, tribunals and seniors concerned have been requested to attend the assembly.

Seminar on printing on April 5: All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFM)will be organizing a seminar on ‘romancing print east’ hosted by the Nagaland Masters Printers Association at Hotel Japfü, Kohima on April 5, from 10 am onwards.

AAY food-grains for Kohima:The directorate of Food and Civil Supplies (DF&CS) has informed all FPS/ village councils of Kohima Centre that PHH and AAY food-grains will be released from April 3, 10:30 am to 4 pm: Kezocha circle villages and Merema, Tsiese Basa & Bawe, Thizama & Rusoma on April 3; Jakha circle villages April 4; Kohima sadar and Secu circle villages April 5; Kohima town FPS from April 8 to 9. All concerned FPS/village councils have been directed to collect their respective quotas within the stipulated period.

DLK general public meet: Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu (DLK) has convened a general public meeting for March 30, 10 am at the union banker Pukhai Aye’s residence, Thilixu Block 2. All the responsible members have been requested to attend the proposed meeting.

Dimapur police clarifies: Apropos the news item, “Dimapur police releases crime reports” published on March 24, regarding the seizure of cough syrup bottles and liquor at Niulandbridge, Dimapur Police has clarified that the arrested person’s name and particulars should be read as “Kewengonei-u Marhu of Lasumi village, PO/PS Pfutsero.” Dimapur Police has regretted the error.

Lokayukta Awareness Program on April 15: As decided in a meeting called by Justice Uma Nath Singh, Lokayukta, Nagaland held on March 22 in Dimapur, a Lokayukta Awareness Program has been scheduled for April 15 at the DC’s Conference Hall, Dimapur at 12 noon. Members of NGOs, Civil Societies, all HoDs and members of Village Councils/GBs have been requested to participate in the program. (DIPR)

Zunheboto Police seize drugs

Workshop on filing wildlife crime cases

DIMAPUR: Wildlife Division, Dimapur (WDD) organized a one-day capacity building workshop on procedures of filing wildlife crime case, at Protection Camp, Intanki National Park (INP) on March 27.

A press release from WDD wildlife warden, Tokaho H. Kinimi stated Eastern Christian College bade farewell to its BA 6th semester students on that the training program March 16, at the college Auditorium under the theme, “Every ending has its was taught by a team from new beginning.” The batch of 2018-2019 had around 207 pupils. (ECC) Wildlife Crime Control

Branch, Wildlife Division, Dimapur to equip frontline staff with legal capacity to effectively prosecute and convict perpetrators of wildlife crime.

The training focused on procedures to be followed during search, seizures, arrest and detention, preparation of seizure lists, arrest memos, Preliminary Offence Reports (PORs), and filing a final complaint under Wildlife Protection

Act, 1972.

The trainees were also briefed on some important and relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and important Sections of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

A total of 23 foresters and forest guards from Protection Force, Intanki National Park ‘A’ and ‘B’ range participated in the training.

The arrested individual custody.

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Police, while manning a routine Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) intercepted one suspected Alto vehicle (WB-06K-4963) on March 25 at Zungti Junction, Zunheboto. According to Zunheboto subdivisional police officer,

with the drugs in police T. Zubenthung Ovung, 15,186 pieces of “ridley capsule” was recovered from the possession of one Ghutoshe Sumi.

In this connection, the accused has been arrested and a case registered at Zunheboto PS and further investigation is on.

BCTE celebrates Foundation & Cultural Day Clean Election Campaign in Pungro

Teacher trainees in various cultural attires during the BCTE Foundation & Cultural Day program on March 22.

DIMAPUR: The Bosco College of Teacher Education (BCTE) Dimapur celebrated its 17th Foundation & Cultural Day on K

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March 22, at the college auditorium, organized by 2nd semester teacher trainees.

A press release from

Bosco BEd College Dimapur’s, Aiborlang Nongsiej, stated that the event is organized every year to mark the beginning of the

college. College principal, Fr. T.C Joseph reported that the college had trained more than 1500 teachers.

The program highlights

included presentations of cultural items, especially of the Naga tribes and a few from other states of India.

Speaking at the program as chief guest, DEO Dimapur, R Amongla Jamir, in her speech appreciated the missionaries running educational institutions efficiently and in an organized manner.

She encouraged everyone to value their own culture by preserving them and learning to respect each other’s cultures. She also stated that “A real teacher is the one who respects and helps others to value customs and traditions of each other”.

Fr. CD Mathai, speaking at the program as guest of honour, said “No one culture can solve the human problem,” therefore, education must include training in understanding the richness of cultures.

He added that the best means towards this end was to train teacher trainees to impart the value and importance of preserving culture.

Students of Pungro Town at the Clean Election Campaign rally held in the town on March 28.

DIMAPUR: The Pungro Town Students Union (PTSU) organized a Clean Election Campaign rally on March 28 at Traffic Point Pungro town, with EAC Pungro, Wiridin as the resource person.

Speaking at the program, Wiridin spoke about the ‘One man one vote’ policy, and said that a single vote can change the world. He also discouraged proxy voting which, he said, has been an illegal

practice which should be done away with beginning this election.

Wiridin also encouraged the people to vote for the right and eligible candidate, especially because they live in a rural and remote area where developmental activities are much needed.

The prog ram was moderated by literary secretary PTSU, Asanla.

In his key note address, Pungro Town Students

Union executive chairman, Throngso, emphasized on the importance of adult franchise.

The program concluded with a word of gratitude from PT, GMS Pungro Town, Lenpithong. The program was attended by the all students of Pungro town, members of the public, officials from the Public Forum Pungro Sub- Division, GBs’ Union and leaders from various organizations.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Who will win the Lok Sabha seat from Nagaland?

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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NDPP. Congress.

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Next poll

Q: Which issue is foremost

in the minds of voters for the LS Polls?  Jobs.  Corruption.  Economy.

WEATHER FORECAST March 29

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Agartala Hazy sunshine; hot

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Hazy sunshine

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Guwahati Hazy sunshine

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Hazy sunshine

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Itanagar Hazy sunshine

28 14

Aizawl Imphal Shillong

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Tuensang Hazy sunshine

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Mkg Wokha

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The Village Health Nutrition Day workshop for health workers in progress in Kiphire.

DIMAPUR: A two-day Village Health Nutrition Day (VHND) workshop for health workers was organized in Kiphire on March 27 to 28, by District Health Society Kiphire in collaboration with UNNICEF. A press release from CMO office, Kiphire, district media officer (NHM) Atsali T stated that DC Kiphire, M Shayung Phom, during the launching program stated that, “Health is not only about consuming medicine but a holistic approach to life.” He further added that among all things, health was one of the most important as-

sets in life. Shayung reminded health workers that the government implements such programs to let health workers deliver quality health services to the people.

He further reminded the health workers to carry out their services with dedication and sincerity towards implementation of these programs.

ADC Kiphire, Reny Wilfred encouraged the trainees and participants to leave their footprints in whichever place they work.

He stated that “when you keep your village healthy, you are keeping your family healthy” and thanked

Fire extinguisher demonstration in Tuensang

DF&ES personnel demonstrating fire extinguisher operation at the DC office premises, Tuensang on March 28. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DF&ES), under the initiative of deputy commissioner, Tuensang, Mohammed Ali Shahib, conducted a fire extinguisher demonstration and training session at the DC’s

office premises, Tuensang on March 28.

According to a DIPR report, the DF&ES team was led by OC, C. Renbenthung, and they demonstrated how to use CO2 and power chemical extinguishers.

The training was conducted for polling personnel and election officials who have been assigned with handling and using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs).

Police on registration of foreign nationals

DIMAPUR: The Office of the Commissioner of Police & Foreigners Registration Officer, Dimapur has notified OCI Card holders/ tourist/ short term/ longterm visa holders, visiting/ staying in Nagaland that they are required to register online in the e-FRRO portal at https://indianfrro. gov.in/frro/.

In a press release, the CP & FRO

Dimapur stated that the notification was being issued after a memorandum received from the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Kolkata.

For any further information, one has been requested to contact the CP & FRO, Dimapur office at e-Mail: fro-nadpr@nic. in or call phone number +91-7085065056 between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Poshan Pakhwada spot registration in Ngangpong

DIMAPUR: As part of the 14th day of Poshan Pakhwada Anniversary Celebration, Department of Social Welfare (ICDS) Tuensang organized a spot registration camp on March 21 at Anganwadi centre-Ngangpong Village, Tuensang.

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the UNICEF for collaborating with local bodies to organize such programs.

The health workers were trained by Dr. Longri Kichu RMNCH+A state consultant, Dr. Maulik Shah, health officer and Dr. Rakesh Singh, regional immunisation consultant UNICEF in the program chaired by Heroli, VCCM. A welcome address was given by CMO, Dr. E Motsuthung Patton.

The prog ram was participated in by district administration, ASHAs, AWWs, ANMs, MOs, Social Welfare department, DPRO staff, NGOs, CMO’s staff and DH staff.

RRC City College seminar on HIV&AIDS

DIMAPUR: Red Ribbon Club (RRC), City College of Arts & Commerce, Dimapur organised a seminar on HIV/AIDS under the theme “My Health, My Right” at Housing Complex for Urban Poor compound, Netaji Colony Dimapur on March 28. A press release from RRC, City College Dimapur stated that principal, City College of Arts & Commerce, N. Kumar, and chairman Housing Complex for Urban Poor, Elvis Lotha, were resource persons for the program. Nodal officer, Red Ribbon Club CCAC, Sekheba Sangtam extended his gratitude to the resource persons for helping conduct the program and for encouraging the gathering with valuable advice and suggestions.

CGU annual general meeting

Dimapur: Chümoukedima Gorkha Union (CGU) has convened its annual general meeting for March 31, 1 pm at St. Gabriel School Chümoukedima, Ward No-5. All concerned Gorkha members residing under Chümoukedima town have been requested to attend the meeting without fail with at least one representative from each household.

Health workshop held in Kiphire KIPHIRE: A District Orientation/Microplanning Workshop on Village Health and Nutrition day, sponsored by UNICEF, was conducted in Kiphire, aspirational district, at District Hospital Conference Hall on March 26.

According to DIPR, Kiphire CMO, Dr. E. Motsuthung Patton addressed the gathering and welcomed all the members.

Kiphire DC, M. Shayung Phom, in his short speech, mentioned that health is very important in life. Without good health, one cannot do anything he stated and encouraged the people to take care of their health as a foremost priority. Also he mentioned that Kiphire people were fortunate that recently, its only district hospital inaugurated a new building.

He encouraged the public to consider it a privilege that their health sector was developing.

Reny Wilfred, ADC, Kiphire also delivered a short speech.

Resource persons for the workshop were Dr. Malik Shah, health officer UNICEF; Dr. Rakesh Singh, regional consultant for Routine Immunization UNICEF; and Dr. Longri, state consultant UNICEF.

NEISSR organizes Youth Knit 2019

Participants, organizers and resource persons of the Annual Youth Knit 2019, held on March 23.

DIMAPUR: North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) organized the ‘Annual Youth Knit 2019’, a motivational event for youth, under the theme, “Challenges of educated youth and the way forward”, in collaboration with OP Jindal Global University (Delhi), Nehru Yuva Kendra Dimapur, Serendip Guardians Dimapur and Peace Channel Dimapur, at auditorium hall, Holy Cross Higher Secondary School (HCHSS), on March 23.

A press release from NEISSR media cell stated that professor Dr. D. Gnanadurai, vice chancellor, St. Joseph University inaugurated the event. He encouraged the gathering

to be broadminded and tap resources available to strive towards making Nagaland a renowned State.

Dr. Ravikant Singh encouraged the youth to emerge as leaders of the nation through integrity and value, and hard work.

The main event were the panel discussions by resource persons brother Sunny Joseph, executive director (AIDA) and YM Jiaul Islam Chowdhury, district youth co-ordinator (NYK) on challenges faced by educated youth. In the second panel, Rozelle Mero, managing director (The People Channel) and Dr. Samrat Sinha, associate professor (Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global

University) were the resource persons.

An inspirational youth talk competition was also conducted in which 18 students participated.

The winners of the talk were Witadthiu Meriam, Likoklemba A. Jamir, and Impolong Changkiri, in order of merit.

Words of appreciation were delivered by assistant professor Imnuksungla Jamir. Around two hundred participants hailing from different schools, hostels, colleges, government departments and non-government organizations were part of the event. Rev. Fr. Philip Magh, principal HCHSS graced the event.

A welcome note was delivered by Dr. Fr. C.P. Anto, principal, NEISSR.

N-NAGA DAO holds general meeting

DIMPAUR: Net work of Nagaland Drugs and AIDS Organization (N- NAGA DAO), held its annual general meeting at Hotel Saramati on March 26.

A press release from advisor, N-Naga Dao, Fr. Joe Ngamkhuchung, stated that the meeting gave the organization a good platform to review its current situation and address key concerns and collective needs. The members also discussed various health related issues confronting the state and proposed some strategies to confront them.

It was also stated that

Members of N-NAGA DAO after their general meeting held on March 26 in Dimapur.

a new team under the leadership of president, Abou Mere, was formed to carry forward the N- NAGA DAO mission.

STRY on vermiculture technology

DIMAPUR: A Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) program was organized by the de par tment of Agronomy, NU:SASRD at Padumpukhuri village from March 11 to 16, in collaboration with State Ag ricultural Management & Training Institute (SAMETI) Nagaland and National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Hyderabad.

A press release from NU:SASRD, Medziphema professor L. Tongpang Longkumer stated that the weeklong training included lectures, demonstrations,

hands on trainings and practical exercises with professor L. Tongpang Longkumer, department of Agronomy, as the resource person. The participants were oriented on the importance and scope of organic farming and the importance of vermi-composting technology and its application techniques in organic farming systems.

Altogether 15 rural youth from Padumpukhuri and Aoyimti villages were trained in vermiculture technology. Certificates were awarded to participants after completion of the training.

NSLSA & IILPD advocacy skills training concludes

the department of Social Welfare, Tuensang, stated that the Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) District Cell headed by district coordinator, L. Tonen Chang, district program assistant, T. Sejongmong Sangtam and district lead, PH Ramaikalo carried out the camp.

Participants with Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, and others after the advocacy skills training program which concluded on March 22.

Department of hotel management and Fashion technology, TGOUN conducted an awareness program on the Prime Minister’s different schemes, on March 26, at Aoyimti and Naga United village under Dimapur district. Vice Chancellor Dr. H. N Dutta and in-charge department of HM, S. Bendang Imsong accompanied the students and shared about the schemes with villagers. (TGOUN) K Y M C

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Legal & Professional Development (IILPD), Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench and government of Nagaland, conducted a twoday advocacy skills training at the premises of Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench, which concluded on March 22.

A press release from NSLSA state project as-

sistant, Mhayani Kikon stated that on day two of the advocacy skills training, the trainees were divided into several groups and the program included deliberations, discussions, practices on how to analyze cases, conduct case analysis in court, how to handle witnesses during examination and engage during an oral argument.

A valedictory speech was given by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Judge

Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, & executive chairman, NSLSA, where he said that the program had been successful and that the Nagaland Bars in particular had benefitted immensely.

Justice Singh also acknowledged members of the IILPD and encouraged the participants saying that that the training would help them in the long run.

He also observed that the Nagaland Bar members

had been very cooperative and disciplined throughout the entire duration of the program.

73 lawyers from across the State participated in the training.

The advocacy skills training is a program run by the Indian Institute of Legal and Professional Development (IILPD) where faculty members as trainers have been working purely on a pro-bono basis since 2002.

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Nine candidates in fray for 2 LS seats in Meghalaya Shillong, Mar 28 (PTI): Nine candidates are in the fray for the two Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya, after two withdrew their nomination on Thursday, the last date for withdrawal of candidature, Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor said.

Two candidates Kenedy Khyriem and Justice Kharbasanti withdrew their nomination from the Shillong Lok Sabha seat, Kharkongor said.

Six candidates in the fray for the Shillong constituency are Vincent Pal of Congress, United Democratic Party’s Jemino Mawthoh, BJP’s Sanbor Shullai and three Independents T H S Bonney, Samuel Hashah and Romeo Phira Rani.

The three candidates in the Tura Lok Sabha seat areAgatha Sangma of ruling NPP, Mukul Sangma of Congress and BJP’s Rikman G Momin.

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contest only three seats out of the total 14 in Assam.

Gaurav is the sitting MP from Kaliabor seat and is seeking a re-election for the second term from the same constituency.

“If we want to develop Assam, then infiltration has to stop. Congress cannot do that. Only Narendra Modi, Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma can do.

“If you make Modi the PM again, then forget about people, even birds will not be able to enter Assam,” Shah said while campaigning for BJP’s Topon Kumar Gogoi, who is contesting in Jorhat seat.

Only Modi can protect the country’s borders

BJP president Amit Shah Thursday said only Prime Minister Narendra Modi can protect the borders of the country, not the Congress party and its chief Rahul Gandhi.

He also criticised the Congress for asking proof

of the casualty in the air strike at Balakot in Pakistan and claimed that India under Modi has become the third country in the world after the US and Israel to take revenge of its soldiers’ blood.

India under the leadership of Modi took revenge of the blood of the soldiers after the Uri and Pulwama attacks by Pakistan-based terror elements, the BJP president said.

“In 10 years of Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh government, our soldiers’ heads were chopped off. But there was no reply from India side,” he alleged while campaigning for BJPs ally AGP’s Monimadhab Mahanta who is contesting from Kaliabor Lok Sabha seat.

Shah also slammed the erstwhile Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government in the state for allegedly settling illegal immigrants inside the Kaziranga National Park.

“It was Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP government which dared to evict all the immigrants from Kaziranga. Make Narendra Modi the PM again and I assure you that we will detect and deport every single illegal immigrant out of Assam,” he added.

Former Manipur MP resigns from BJP after ticket denial Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 28: Former Member of Parliament (MP) Kim Gangte, the first woman Parliamentarian of Manipur has resigned from being a primary member of the BJP on Thursday.

The spokesperson of the BJP Manipur Pradesh said she had submitted her resignation from BJP on Wednesday. She joined the party in January 2017, ahead of the Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

Addressing the press at Manipur Press Club in Imphal, a disgruntled Kim said denial of ticket for the ensuing Lok Sabha election and the party leaders’ attitude toward women members of the party compelled her to quit the party.

“I resign from being a primary member of the BJP. I have submitted by resignation letter yesterday (Wednesday),” she said.

The former MP said that BJP’s talk about upliftment of women was only propaganda on media.

She alleged party leaders always ignored women in active politics the party, adding that they actually neither support women nor encouraged them in politics and that women politicians have no future in the party.

“I am the living proof,” she said.

She said that BJP had

offered her ticket to contest in the last state Assembly election in 2017 but she had not accepted it and requested party leaders to offer party ticket in the Lok Sabha election.

“They had given a green signal and accordingly I even started my election campaign,” Kim claimed.

The first women parliamentarian from Manipur was elected from the Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constituency as Communist Party of India (CPI) nominee in 1998 Lok Sabha elections.

However, she contested as a Janata Dal (United) candidate in the 1999 Lok Sabha election which was necessitated after the then Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government was voted out in a no-confidence motion.

She was defeated then by Holkhomang Haokip of the NCP. Since then, she stayed away from politics for some time only to return in January 2017 after she joined the BJP ahead of the state Assembly election 2017.

Kim was in the race for BJP ticket to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha polls from the Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constituency. The BJP however offered party ticket to Houlim Shokhopao Mate (Benjamin) in her place.

Six in fray for lone LS seat in Mizoram Aizawl, Mar 28 (PTI): Six candidates are in the fray for the lone Lok Sabah seat in Mizoram on Thursday, Election department officials said.

Election to the Mizoram Lok Sabha seat will be held on April 11 simultaneously with the by-poll to the Aizawl West - I Assembly constituency.

With no withdrawal of nomination on Thursday, the last date for withdrawal of candidature, six candidates are in the fray for the Lok Sabha seat and three for the Assembly constituency, the officials said.

The six candidate in the fray for the Lok Sabha seat are - C Lalrosanga of ruling MNF, Lalnghinglova Hmar an Independent supported by the opposition Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and the Congress, Nirupam Chakma of BJP, T B C Lalvenchhunga of People’s Right to Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) and two Independents Lal Hriatrenga Chhangte and Lalthlamuani.

Three candidates in the fray for the bypoll to the Aizawl West - I Assembly seat are Zothantluanga of the ruling MNF, Lalbuanga Sailo, an Independent supported by ZPM and the Congress and Rev Zaichhawna Hlawndo of the ‘Zoram Thar’ party.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Mar 28: With no candidates withdrawing their nominations till the last hour; eight contestants are in the fray in the April 11 poll for Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constituency.

The date for withdrawal candidature for the reserved parliamentary constituency ended on Thursday and the returning officer (RO) of the PC has also allotted symbols to the eight contestants.

The contestants are Angam Karung Kom of NCP (Clock), K James of INC (Hand), Thangminlien Kipgen of NPP (Book), Lorho S Pfoze of NPF (Cock), Houlim Shokhopao Mate alias Benjamin of BJP (Lotus), Ashang Kasar of NEIDP (Walking stick), Hangkhanpau Taithul of JD-U (Arrow) and independent candidate Leikhan Kaipu (Black Board). four of the eight candidates are crorepatis as per election affidavit submitted

Manipur CEO addressing media on Lok Sabha polls 2019 in Imphal on Thursday. (NP)

by the respective contestants to the RO of the election.

Congress’s K James is the richest contestant. He has assets (movable and immovable) worth Rs 6,85,31,031, followed by Ashang Kasar of NEIDP with movable and immovable asset worth Rs 1,35,48,720.

NPF’s Lorho S Pfoze has movable and immovable assets worth Rs 1,15,74,704 while H Sokhopao Mate of BJP has movable and immovable assets together worth Rs 1,21,97,987.

The Outer Manipur

(ST) Parliamentary Constituency has a total of 918,966 voters, out of which, women voters (464,657) outnumber their male counterparts (454,309).

Voting in this PC will be conducted at 1,406 polling stations spread across the 10 hill districts and eight Assembly segments in three valley districts – Thoubal, Kakching and Jiribam.

The voting for this PC will take place on April 11. Meanwhile, the exact number of contestants for the Inner Manipur Par-

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR No. CEI/NSDA/W-33/28(03) (T)

ELECTRICAL INSPECTORATE NAGALAND: KOHIMA

Dated Kohima the 28th March 2019

liamentary Constituency will be known on March 29 evening as nomination paper for this PC will be allowed till 4pm.

So far none of 11 candidates who filed their nominations withdraw their candidatures.

T h e e l eve n c a n d i dates are RK Ranjan of BJP, Moirangthem Nara of CPI, Oinam Nabakishore of INC, Senjam Nandishwore of RJSP, Gurumayum Tonsana Sharma of MDPF, RK Anand of NEIDP, Oinam Jugindro of MPP and independent candidates RK Somendro alias Kaiku, Wahengbam Pobitra, Md Iliyash Khan and Moirangthem Totomsana.

On the other hand, Election Commission of India has appointed four senior officers of the state

government as Accessibility Observers to assess the facilities at the polling stations and to ensure proper facilities for Persons with Disabilities.

The officers were JC Ramthanga, M Lakshmikumar, Th Gopen Meetei and Gyan Prakash.

While announcing the appointment of the Accessibility Observers, the state CEO office also informed that as per the latest and final electoral roll, the total number of electors who can use their franchise in the ensuing Lok Sabha election in the state stood at 19,59,429.

Of this, 9,43,426 are male, 995773 female and 45 third gender voters. While the total number of service voters is 20,185 with 19,506 male and 679 female, he added.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Smt. Toshiyangla Aier, w/o Late Takunokdang Aier, age about 35 years resident of Darogapathar Village, 2½ Mile, Dimapur, Dist. Dimapur, do hereby solemnly state and affirm on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my name is "Toshiyangla" and I belong to Longkumer clan of Ao Naga; however I have assumed my husband's title "Aier" right after my marriage with my husband Takunokdang Aier. As such, instead of my title "Longkumer" I have changed my title to "Aier" which has been recorded in the service record of my husband. Hence I have abandoned and denounced my title recorded as "Longkumer" in all my Saving Bank Accounts and Aadhaar Card. This is true to my knowledge.

3. That, henceforth my name shall be known as "Toshiyangla Aier" for all purposes.

4. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of rectification of my name in all my Saving Bank Accounts and Aadhaar Card.

5. That the statement made in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing has been concealed.

Sign and verify this the 14th Jan. 2019 at Dimapur Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent this the 14th Jan. 2019 at Dimapur.

N.Y. Themjen Ao Regd. No. 1507/19 | Date 14/01/19 Notary Public, Identified by : I. Imsong, Advocate Govt. of Nagaland : India

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MEDZIPHEMA DIST. DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NO.JUDL/SUC-2/2016-18/549 Dated Medz the 26th March 2019

NOTICE

The Electrical Inspectorate as the State Designated Agency (NSDA) in Nagaland on Energy Conservation in collaboration with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Ministry of Power, Government of India conducted the School Energy Efficiency Program across the State where 100 nos. of School are selected from each State with the main objective to make the schools energy efficient by implementing energy efficient measures which will enhance the power scenario in the State.

A program was conducted at Mayangnokcha Govt. Hr. Sec School, Mokokchung on 28th March 2019 where Heads of the 20 selected schools participated and distributed 50 Nos. of LED bulbs, 30 Nos of LED tube lights, 16 Nos of energy efficient fans and 4 Nos LED streetlight in the presence of the District Education Officer Mokokchung.

The program was chaired by Smti. Meyimenla while the keynote address was delivered by Er. I. V. Chishi, Chief Electrical Inspector. A power point presentation on Star Labeling and Energy Conservation Measures was presented by Shri. Nilanjan Bose from Kolkata. A brief message was delivered by Smti. Satemkala, DEO, Mokokchung. She expressed gratitude to the Department for taking up such great initiative on Energy Conservation which would be of immense help to the schools in general and the community at large. The Principal of Mayangnokcha Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Mrs Sentimenla also expressed her thankfulness to the Department for organising such great programme for the schools.

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Shillong, Mar 27: Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate Justice Kharbasanti and Kennedy Khyriem, a substitute candidate of outgoing Congress MP, Vincent Pala on Thursday withdrew their nominations from contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Shillong parliamentary seat in Meghalaya, an election official said.

Former Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer T H S Bonney, who filed his nomination papers as Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) candidate will now contest as an Independent following a complaint against his candidature from that party.

Following the withdrawal of the two candidates, the number of candidates in the fray from Shillong parliamentary constituency now stands at six with outgoing Congress MP, Pala will be fighting against Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Sanbor Shullai, United Democratic Party’s (UDP) Jemino Mawthoh, and two Independents – Samuel Hashah and Romeo Phira Ranee.

In Tura parliamentary seat, none of the candidates withdraw their nomination papers. The constituency is set for a triangular contest with former Union Minister Agatha Sangma

facing a tough electoral battle against former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of the Congress and BJP’s Rikman Momin.

On Tuesday, the Election Commission withheld nomination papers of two candidates – Bonney and Kharbasanti -- from the Shillong seat following complaints against them.

Bonney’s nominations were withheld after KHNAM president, Pyndapborthiaw Saibon who was re-instated as KHNAM president through a Meghalaya High Court order on March 20 said that the party did not field any candidate. The nominations of Kharbasanti was withheld after a bank complained against him over some pending dues.

“Taking into consideration all objections raised by Saibon based on the court order, as well as materials and submissions made

by Bonney, it was found that Bonney is eligible as an Independent candidate, but not as candidate of a political party,” Returning Officer, Abhishek Bhagotia said. He said Bonney was allowed to contest as Independent and ‘key’ is his election symbol.

Bhagotia said the CPI candidate Kharbasanti has admitted for not having disclosed pending dues to be paid to the bank and has withdrawn his candidature.

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Two candidates withdraw nominations from Shillong seat

(Er. I. V. CHISHI) Chief Electrical Inspector Electrical Inspectorate Nagaland : Kohima

Happy 3rd birthday to our dearest son Jigme Wangchuck Tamung (Baby Wangchuck), God blessed our family by giving you making us a complete family just as your name says. May you grow more graceful under the blessing and will of God..

With lots of love, Mummy, Pappa, Grand Parents & your Kaka’s & relatives.

Dear Vaibhavi, Welcome you on a very 4th B’day of lovely life. Wish you a very Happy birthday.

Thammy, Jai, Mom, Dad, Boppi, Chuppi, Pishu & bhai.

Dearest Sister Adi Koza, I’m so thankful to have a sister like you in my life. Celebrate your birthday in a big way! You always deserve the best.

Happy birthday ( Daddy’s Small boy).

Hugs and kisses Sis Atsou

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BHANDARI : NAGALAND NO.GA/BDI/JUDL-7/2014-15/1127/

Whereas Smti. Dinpui, W/o Late Kama Kuki of Medziphema Town has applied for issue of the Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate his bank account No. 11667730969 SBI, Medziphema, GPF/GIS/Family benefits and all others relating to pension matters of Late Kama Kuki who expired on 14-03-2019.

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

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland DP-2424

IN THE COURT OF Y. LONGKUMER FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR NAGALAND SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER - V, RULE - 1,5,20)

CASE NO Matrimonial 02/19 PETITIONER Shri. Kezivito Angami RESPONDENT Smti. Bobby Gurung To, Smti. Bobby Gurung R/o Ward No. 5 Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas you have instituted a case for U/S. 37 (2) and 37 (3) of the Special Marriage Act 1954.

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 29/04/19 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 March 2019.

Principal Judge Family Court Dimapur, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Tuensang Dist. Nagaland DP-2429

Dated Bhandari the 21st Feb, 2019.

NOTICE Whereas Smti. Yibeni Ngullie, W/o Lt. Shanchothung is applying for issue of Succession Certificate under provisions of the Indian Succession Act of 1925 for drawal of various Pension benefits, Family Pension including operation of Bank Accounts etc. belonging to her deceased Husband Lt. Shri. Shanchothung, Pensioner, who expired on 13/10/2018.

Therefore, Public Notice is hereby issued for any person to file claims and objection if any against the above mentioned properties, benefits etc. within a period of 30 (thirty) Days from the date of issue of this Notice. In the absence of such claims and objection within the stipulated time Succession Certificate will be issued.

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Teok/ Kaliabor (Assam), Mar 28 (PTI): BJP President Amit Shah Thursday hit out at the Congress saying the former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi has reached an understanding with AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal to ensure his son Gaurav Gogoi’s victory in the coming Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Addressing his second rally of the day in Assam here, Shah said Gogoi and Ajmal fights during the day to show people that they are opponents “but do ‘ILUILU’ at night”.

‘ILU’ was used as abbreviation for I love you in a song of the Bollywood blockbuster flick ‘Saudagar’ in the early 1990s by Bollywood director Subhash Ghai.

Continuing his tirade against Congress, Shah said “What does this mean? It means that they (Tarun Gogoi and Badruddin Ajmal) plan to fill Assam with illegal migrants for the win of Gogoi’s son Gaurav.

“That is why Gogoi has gone to Ajmal,” he claimd at an election rally here.

BJP has launched a blitzkrieg against Congress in Assam alleging a secret understanding with AUIDF. Ajmal’s party had announced that it would

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Tiameren Chang Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari : Nagaland.

SUBSTITUTION SUMMON BEFORE THE MEMBER MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

MAC CASE No. 64 / 2007.

Shri. Hotoshe Achumi S/o Lt. Xutovi Achum, R/o Xekiye Village Kuhoboto Dimapur : Nagaland.

(Father of the deceased) & 6 Others.

Petitioner/ Claimant.

-VERSUSHekuto Sumi & Others.

Opposite Parties.

To, 1. Hekuto Sumi, Aged about 13 years (Minor), S/o Khenito Sumi, R/o Purana Bazaar, Dimapur, Nagaland (Regd.

Owner of Auto Rickshaw B/R No.NL-07/F-1927.

Represented by his guardian/parents Shri Khenito Sumi, S/o Lt. T. Sema, R/o Purana Bazaar Dimapur, Nagaland.

Whereas Shri. Hotoshe & 6 others has instituted a compensation claim case against you for a sum of Rs. 6,18,000/(Rupees Six Lakhs Eighteen Thousand Only).

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We will ‘remonetise’ what Modi ‘demonetised’: Rahul New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi Thursday said the party’s promised minimum income scheme for the poor will remonetise the economy ‘damaged’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation, asserting the anti-poverty poll pledge has thrown the BJP in ‘total disarray’.

Gandhi also said the ‘angel tax’ for startups will be scrapped if Congress comes to power, calling it ‘draconian’.

In an exclusive interview to PTI ahead of the 17th Lok Sabha elections beginning April 11, Gandhi said ‘Nyay’ -- the world’s “biggest scheme” for poor -- will trigger a powerful economic cycle of consumption and production in the country that would fire up the economy.

He stressed that the scheme will not be implemented “rashly like the demonetization and GST of the BJP”.

Gandhi’s big-bang promise of giving Rs 72,000 annually to each of the 5 crore poor families of the country on Monday came against the backdrop of criticism of the Modi government on joblessness, farm distress and slowdown in rural economy.

The scheme is being seen as a bid by the main

Rahul Gandhi (File) opposition party to change the poll narrative to real issues as against attempts by the ruling BJP to whip up nationalist sentiments.

Touching upon a wide range of issues relating to the economy, Gandhi, 48, said Congress will abolish the existing ‘angel tax’ imposed on start-ups, ensure that new ventures do not require any regulatory permissions for three years and get easy access to bank credit.

Angel tax is levied on investment in start-ups.

“We’ve said that we will remove the draconian and ill-conceived angel tax.

I’ve made that commitment and it’s going to be done,” Gandhi said.

Gandhi said promoting domestic industry will be a key priority for the Congress and it will ensure that all new businesses are freed from the clutches of red tape to give a boost to

the economy. On ‘Nyay’, he said it has twin objectives of giving money to the 20 per cent poorest families in India and remonetising the economy “damaged” by demonetisation.

“What the PM has done over the past five years is to remove all money from the economy with failed policies like demonetisation and a poorly executed Gabbar Singh Tax (GST).

Informal sectors have been badly hit.

“The aim of the ‘Nyay’ scheme is two-fold. First is to guarantee a minimum income to the bottom 20 per cent families. The second is to remonetise the economy that has been demonetised

by Modiji,” Gandhi said.

The Congress chief said the scheme was going to dramatically increase economic growth by putting money in the hands of the poorest of the poor, and rejected apprehensions that it will put increase fiscal deficit.

To a question on the scheme being prima facie populist, Gandhi said “it is not a populist measure as projected by some critics”.

“If giving out Rs 3.5 lakh crore to 15 people

by Narendra Modi is not considered populist, why should this be as it is aimed at benefitting the poor,” he said.

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83% MPs are ‘crorepatis’: ADR New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI): At least 83 percent of 521 sitting MPs are ‘crorepatis’ and 33 percent of them have criminal cases against them, according to a report by election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

The ADR, an NGO working in electoral reforms, has compiled the report after analysing self-sworn affidavits of the 521 MPs out of 543 members elected to the Lok Sabha in the 2014 elections. “Out of the 521 Sitting MPs analysed, 430 (83%) are crorepatis. While 227 of them are from BJP, 37 are from Congress, 29 from AIADMK, among others,” the report said. The average assets per sitting MP for Lok Sabha 2014 elections are Rs 14.72 crore. While 32 sitting MPs have declared more than Rs 50 crore worth of assets, only two sitting MPs have declared assets less than worth Rs 5 lakh.

At least 33 percent sitting MPs have declared criminal cases against them in the affidavits. “While 106 of them have declared serious criminal cases including cases related to murder, attempt to murder, communal disharmony, kidnapping and crimes against women, 10 sitting MPs have declared cases related to murder. Out of these, 4 sitting MPs are from BJP, 1 MP from INC, NCP, LJP, RJD, Swabhimani Paksha each and one MP is an Independent,” the report said.

Grand Alliance in Bihar heading towards crisis

Patna, Mar 28 (PTI): The opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar on Thursday appeared to be heading towards a crisis, with a number of Congress leaders claiming the party was “not getting a fair deal” in seat-sharing arrangement and urged the high command to step in before it was too late.

Former Test cricketer Kirti Azad, who joined the Congress recently, said he would request the party leadership to take “decisive” measures.

“It is indeed very demoralising for the entire party, not just the prospective candidate, if one does not get a chance to contest one’s sitting seat. I would urge the top Congress leadership to think clearly and take some decisive steps,” the sitting MP of Darbhanga said.

The cricketer-turnedpolitician has been mortified with the arm-twisting by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the major alliance partner in the Grand Alliance which is insisting on contesting the Darbhanga seat.

Azad, who had for long been associated with the BJP, was inducted into the Congress in New Delhi by party chief Rahul Gandhi with much fanfare.

Photographs of the duo donning traditional ‘Mithila paag’ (headgear) splashed across newspapers the following day, indicating that Azad’s candidature from Darbhanga as ‘Mahagathbandhan’ candidate was

The opposition grand alliance has announced nine candidates thus far. (File) certain. Son of former Bihar Chief Minister Bhagwat Jha Azad, Kirti Azad belongs to Maithil Brahmin community — who are traditional supporters of the Congress but have in the recent past inclined towards the BJP. The RJD, which lost the seat by a thin margin in 2014, is pushing the candidature of its senior leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui from Darbhanga, citing the sizeable Muslim population in the constituency.

Under the seat-sharing arrangement in the Grand Alliance, the RJD will field candidates in 20 seats, Congress in nine, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) in three, Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) in five, Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP) in three and the Communist Party of India (CPI) on one seat. Echoing Azad’s views, Supaul MP Ranjeet Ranjan said, “A strong message must be sent across that we are no pushovers. I would urge the high command to take a decision which could

prevent the morale of our workers from sagging.”

Ranjan has also been baffled by the threat issued

by Supaul district RJD chief and MLA Yaduvansh Kumar Yadav on Wednesday that he would put up a candidate against the sitting Congress MP “without caring about any disciplinary action” by his party.

Ranjeet Ranjan is the wife of Pappu Yadav.

Pappu Yadav had won the seat of Madhepura in 2014 as an RJD candidate, but was expelled by party supremo Lalu Prasad a year later. He subsequently floated his own outfit Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) and had for long been trying for inclusion in the Grand Alliance, heaping praise on the Congress and Lalu Prasad-led RJD. The RJD has, however, announced that it would be fielding veteran socialist leader Sharad Yadav from Madhepura.

He had lost to Pappu Yadav five years ago when

the former fought as a Janata Dal (United) candidate.

Stung by the rebuff, Pappu Yadav alleged that Prasad’s younger son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav was “insecure of people like me and Kanhaiya Kumar”.

The JAP founder also said he saw potential in Kanhaiya Kumar.

Kanhaiya Kumar, who is set to make his electoral debut from Begusarai against BJP’s Giriraj Singh as a CPI candidate, recently reciprocated Pappu Yadav’s gesture by effusively thanking JAP workers for their support. The former JNU students union leader also indirectly backed the sitting Madhepura MP’s claim for re-election, saying “one who toils must get the mehnatana (wages)”.

Meanwhile, Congress state unit working president Kaukab Qadri also said that the party was getting a raw deal in the state.

“We have undeniably been given a raw deal in the first two phases. We were deprived of a chance to contest Aurangabad, which was given to a nondescript outfit like HAM led by former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi,” he told PTI. “As per the tentative arrangements for the remaining seats, we will be getting none except Sasaram in south Bihar. I have, therefore, urged the party high command to push for my candidature from Karakat,” Qadri explained.

‘Nyay’ scheme poses ‘fiscal challenge’ to economy: Panagariya ‘I’m a supporter of Nehru-Gandhis’: Washington, Mar 28 (PTI): Former NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya has said the implementation of the Congress party’s ambitious ‘Nyay’ scheme not only poses a “fiscal challenge” to India’s economy but also has a “serious incentive problem”.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said its minimum income guarantee scheme, Nyuntam Aay Yojana (Nyay) assures up to Rs 72,000 a year or Rs 6,000 a month income to 20 per cent of India’s poorest families if the party is voted back to power in the Lok Sabha elections next month. Panagariya, who served as the first vice chairman of NITI Aayog for two years from 2015 to 2017, told PTI that ‘Nyay’ is difficult to implement and unlikely to achieve its intended objective.

“It raises three major questions — the incentive compatibility issue, the fairness issue and fiscal challenge,” Panagariya, an eminent Indian-American economist, said.

But Gandhi said the ‘Nyay’ scheme has the twin objectives of giving money to the 20 per cent poorest

Arvind Panagariya (File) families and remonetising the economy damaged by the demonetisation in 2016.

Its aim is two-fold. First is to guarantee a minimum income to the bottom 20 per cent families. The second is to remonetise the economy that has been demonetised

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi told PTI. Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said ‘enough’ economists and experts had been consulted and they broadly agreed that India has the capacity to implement the scheme.

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said the implementation of the scheme is possible, Chidambaram said.

“Our calculation shows that it will not cross 2 per

cent of the GDP, it will be 1.8 per cent of the GDP at any given point of time,” he said. Raghuram Rajan had yesterday admitted that he has offered his views to the Congress leadership on the Nyay scheme.

Rajan also the scheme is a doable and “well worth” to think about provided we make it more than just a handout. Commenting on the scheme, Panagariya said the transfer is meant to be Rs 6,000 per month per family to 50 million families and at the same time, it also guarantees an income of Rs 12,000 per month to these families.

“What happens if one family has an income of only Rs 4,000 and another Rs 8,000 per month? Will the former then receive Rs 8,000 and the latter Rs 4,000 per month? If so, why should anyone with income below 12,000 do any work at all since their incomes will be Rs 12,000 regardless of what they earn?” he asked.

Interpreted this way, “there is a serious incentive problem with the scheme”, Panagariya asserted.

“If the scheme is meant to transfer flat Rs 6,000 per month to identified families

Modi is good, but his policies are not: Urmila Mumbai, Mar 28 (Agencies): A day after Urmila Matondkar joined the Congress, the actor blamed the government led

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for growing intolerance in the country.

According to India Today, on her second day in politics, Urmila Matondkar made a series of allegations and questioned the Modi government and its policies.

“Personally Modi is good, but his policies are not,” Urmila Matondkar said on Thursday.

On her decision to join the Congress, actor Urmila Matondkar said, “I have read a lot about Gandhi ji, Nehru ji. My family followed ideology of the Congress party.”

“This is a democratic country. People should be free to speak and eat what they want. But look at the situation today when your comment or statement is related to your religion,”

Urmila Matondkar (PTI) Urmila Matondkar said.

Urmila Matondkar alleged that people are being pitched against each other on the basis of religion.

“There is so much hatred now. People are killing each other on the basis of religion,” the actor-turned politician Urmila Matondkar said.

Urmila Matondkar also said that people are not happy with the Modi government. “All false promises are being made and unemployment is its peak,” Urmila said.

When asked why she

did not raise the issue of intolerance earlier, Urmila Matondkar said that she did speak about the issue but the conversation was limited to family.

“Now that I have a platform, I will not speak within the four walls,” she said.

Speaking about her political innings, Urmila Matondkar said that she did not join the Congress party only for fighting elections. “I have more important issues to fight for. I am here to stay and play a longer innings,” she said.

H owe ve r, U r m i l a Matondkar said she still didn’t know if she would be contesting the Lok Sabha elections.

A few days ago, Urmila Matondkar was trolled on social media to which she said, “Instead of spending on trolls, BJP should spend the same amount on people of our country and farmers. It would have helped.”

regardless of the family’s earned income, you cannot deliver Rs 12,000 per month to families earning less than Rs 6,000,” he asserted.

The programme, as announced by the Congress, guarantees Rs 12,000 per month in income to the poor, which is Rs 144,000 per year, he said, explaining the fairness issue.

Add to it all other inkind transfers: subsidised food, NREGA wages, free house, free toilet, free education and Rs 500,000 free health insurance coverage.

The gross sum will be close to Rs 200,000 per year, Panagariya observed.

“Now think of someone not covered by the scheme and earning Rs 300,000 per year. This family will have to pay Rs 2,500 in taxes (currently covered by a tax credit but in principle taxable). How fair is this to those working?

“Moreover, taxpayers are all in urban areas and dole recipients all in rural areas. Will this not open a serious rural-urban schism?

No one questions helping the destitute on the margin but when help is given to give all comforts of life free, those paying for those com-

forts will become intensely unhappy,” he said.

Then there is the question of fiscal challenge, he said. If Rs 12,000 per month per household is to be guaranteed to bottom 20 per cent of the population, even the average Rs 6,000 per family will be insufficient, he argued.

“But let us set that problem aside. Can we scrape Rs 3.6 trillion per year (calculated at Rs 6,000 per family for 50 million households)?

There is no chance.

“It is 13 per cent of the proposed total Central Government expenditure in Budget 2019-20,” Panagariya said.

Anit Mukher jee, a policy fellow at the Centre for Global Development where he works on issues of governance, public finance and service delivery in developing countries, said how to identify the target beneficiaries and how to absorb the fiscal impact are two major problems.

The amount is substantial, more than the current government has proposed (Rs 6,000 per year), and to a general definition of the poorest of the poor (and not just farmers), he said.

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Shatrughan heads to Congress

NEW DELHI, MAR 28 (AGENCIES): Actortur ned-politic ia n Sha trughan Sinha, who refused to quit the BJP for years despite a relationship best described as “complicated”, has finally decided to join the Congress. His meeting with Congress president Rahul Gandhi and their photo together confirmed what had been brewing for days.

“He (Rahul Gandhi) was very encouraging and positive. He praised me saying I had handled attacks and vilification in the BJP with dignity,” Shatrughan Sinha, 72, told NDTV after the meeting.

“He is younger to me, but today he is a popular leader of the country. I am a supporter of the NehruGandhi family. I consider them nation builders.”

In an association that had been souring for years, the proverbial straw was the

Shatrughan Sinha (PTI) BJP snubbing Shatrughan Sinha and naming a different candidate, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, for his Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar. The two-time parliamentarian may contest in the seat as a Congress candidate now.

Shatrughan Sinha will join the Congress on April 6, tweeted party leader Shaktisinh Gohil.

“I have said...situation kuchh bhi ho, location wahi rahega (whatever the situation, the location will be the same),” said the actor-

politician dubbed “shotgun” because of his razor-sharp wit.

Mr Sinha has been openly critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah and over the past year, his tweet-a-day barbs have been increasingly provocative for the party. In January, he even joined opposition leaders in a mega rally in Kolkata hosted by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

He insisted he had never spoken against the party.

“I tried to show the oneman army, two-man show a mirror. They have turned democracy into dictatorship,” he said, not naming PM Modi or BJP president Amit Shah, the frequent targets of his jabs..

“Now I am leaving BJP because dictatorship is going on there. So, I have decided to join Congress party for the nation’s sake.”

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Toothless code

fter some delay, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had finally announced the schedule on March 10, 2019 for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to span seven phases from April 11 to May 19 and also reminded that the Model Code of Conduct(MCC) also came into immediate effect.

Since, the announcement of the elections in March 10 till May 19, the MCC has come into effect. The MCC will bring candidates especially those in power, under its ambit for adherence. The MCC is to provide a free and fair level playing field to all candidates and parties and ensure that those wielding the reins of power do not abuse their positions. With the current Lok Sabha election a do-or-die battle for both the incumbent Modi government desperate to retain power and a fragmented opposition taking their last shot to survive; the MCC would be severely put to test. In the current electioneering, there has been several complaints of violation of MCC. After the March 27 launch of a rocket which shot down a satellite during test, opposition parties attacked prime minister Narendra Modi for violation of the MCC. They said he usurped the role of DRDO scientists by announcing India’s successful testing of an Anti-Satellite weapon (ASAT) and by that he had allegedly highlighted the event as an “achievement” of the government. The opposition leaders from several parties pointed out that as per convention, such events and announcements are made by Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) scientists. The Election Commission set up a committee under a deputy election commissioner to examine the matter related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation. Another instance of violation of MCC occurred a day earlier on March 26 when civil servants complained to the Election Commission (EC) against the biopic PM Narendra Modi due to release on April 5. The Vivek Oberoi-starrer follows the life of PM Narendra Modi from his time in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and as Gujarat CM to his present-day role. The Delhi Chief Electoral Office has issued a notice to the filmmakers and is awaiting a response. Again, in a blatant violation of the MCC, Rajiv Kumar, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman criticised the Congress’s Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY), an election promise of minimum income support for the poor. Kumar even denounced Rahul Gandhi while terming the scheme as “only for the sake of winning elections” and also “the worst kind of vote politics.” Modi is no stranger to the MCC as he has been involved in past elections. People across the nation, especially those aware about MCC are hoping that the Election Commission of India would spare no efforts to enforce the rule but unfortunately, the MCC has no statutory authority. Attempts have been made by the government to amend the Representation of People’s Act, 1951 by adding sections to add punitive teeth to punish infractions listed in the MCC. However, this amendment bill has not been passed. Thus, the MCC as of now only stands as a guiding principle with no authority to punish.Unless there is an amendment, the MCC will be a useless code which will not be adhered to by those who don’t care two hoots about it.

The onus is again on the ECI to do what is right.

DailyDevotion Isn’t There Some Misunderstanding?

"Let us go to Judea again." The disciples said to Him, "…are You going there again?" —John 11:7-8 Just because I don’t understand what Jesus Christ says, I have no right to determine that He must be mistaken in what He says. That is a dangerous view, and it is never right to think that my obedience to God’s directive will bring dishonor to Jesus. The only thing that will bring dishonor is not obeying Him. To put my view of His honor ahead of what He is plainly guiding me to do is never right, even though it may come from a real desire to prevent Him from being put to an open shame. I know when the instructions have come from God because of their quiet persistence. But when I begin to weigh the pros and cons, and doubt and debate enter into my mind, I am bringing in an element that is not of God. This will only result in my concluding that His instructions to me were not right. Many of us are faithful to our ideas about Jesus Christ, but how many of us are faithful to Jesus Himself ? Faithfulness to Jesus means that I must step out even when and where I can’t see anything (see Matthew 14:29). But faithfulness to my own ideas means that I first clear the way mentally.

Faith, however, is not intellectual understanding; faith is a deliberate commitment to the Person of Jesus Christ, even when I can’t see the way ahead.

Are you debating whether you should take a step of faith in Jesus, or whether you should wait until you can clearly see how to do what He has asked? Simply obey Him with unrestrained joy. When He tells you something and you begin to debate, it is because you have a misunderstanding of what honors Him and what doesn’t. Are you faithful to Jesus, or faithful to your ideas about Him? Are you faithful to what He says, or are you trying to compromise His words with thoughts that never came from Him? “Whatever He says to you, do it” (John 2:5).

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I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you’re grateful, you’ll see God open up new doors. ~ Joel Osteen

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019

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Cricket, Naga-lim and Chief Minister

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hould non-Naga indigenous inhabitants like Bihari and Marwari girls, or transgenders enter Miss Nagaland contest? Or compete in Naga Idol? Should a white man play Nelson Mandela?

Can a black man play the role of President Donald Trump?

There’re going to be conflicting views but when we change Ancient Boundaries (Prov 22: 28) there’re bound to be confusions and retributions. Deluded liberals and Leftist America removed the ancient boundary between Man and Woman and is fueling a third gender movement – the transgender or neutral gender (which the office of DC Dimapur has also introduced in their application format for ST/Indigenous) resulting in absolute mayhem, one of which is allowing transgenders (male turned female variety) to compete in women sports. The days of women winning sports are over.

The problem with us Nagas is we don’t even realize there’re boundary stones to begin with. Presently, we have noted with outrage that save for a few Nagas, whether it’s the Senior, U-19, or the Women’s U-23, almost 80% of the state cricketing players seem to be non-Nagas. This is even worse than a father in Samastipur hiring somebody to write exam for his son. Unethical. Criminal. It urinates upon the philosophy of Naga-lim. Offensive. Shameful.

It tramples the very ethos upon which our state was created.

This is not about prejudice.

This has nothing to do with racism. It’s about NAGA INTEREST and the principle of NAGAS’ FIRST. With respect to accomplished players like Jonathan Rongsen and Hokaito Zhimomi, the composition of our ‘Nagaland’ teams is not acceptable, and no matter how many laurels the players bring to the state the teams will never be accepted.

Any sport after a certain

level is beyond sports and banter.

It becomes a matter of politics, identity and nationalism. After the end of apartheid an allWhite cricketing team was no longer acceptable in a new South Africa – with Blacks comprising 80% of the population and Whites less than 9%. The team was reconstituted and Cricket South Africa mandated that there should be 6 non-White players in the South Africa playing XI out of which 2 should be Blacks which is non-negotiable.

Naga-lim is the basis of our identity and nationalism. It’s a political thought; and the state of Nagaland is its (part) product – a land in turn to shape our political and religious beliefs. While the larger theme of it would be land, sovereignty, armed struggle, faith, belief, and so on, its finer foot prints could be something as innocuous as cricket. Any policy formulated by the state with regard to land, immigration, economy, energy, resources, sports, music, culture, art, etc., without keeping Nagalim in perspective cannot be in Naga interest.

In the German football league, the clubs must employ at least 8 players (out of 25) who have come through the German football academies.

The same 8 player rule applies in the English Premier League as well. The NATIONAL INTEREST of Germany and England is to give space to home-grown talents to hone their skills by exposing them at the highest level. Putting limits on foreign players at the club level help these countries in maintaining their national supremacy. The same quota policy is in place in almost every other sport in Europe or even America.

It’s easy to dismiss the cricket argument by stating that Nagas’ don’t play cricket or our boys are too lazy to learn the technical nuances of the game. And yet the answer is in the questions we raise. What’s the sports policy of the state?

Do we even have one? What policies have been formulated to spread cricket at the grass-root level? How many camps have the NCA (Nagaland Cricket Association) conducted for budding young Nagas till date?

How much money has been invested by NCA – as given by BCCI – in grass-root level programmes to lure young talents into cricket? Do we have a vision document with respect to the ‘big five’ disciplines – football, boxing, cricket, wrestling, and shooting?

No matter the justifications, state cricket teams stacked with almost 80% non-Naga players is clearly not in Naga interest. The composition should be reverse.

And if this is going to be the future scenario of Nagaland cricket, the meaningless but offensive tag of NAGALAND – as in Nagaland U-19, for example – should be removed from all levels of the game. Most Nagas would rather the teams be disbanded than our identity usurped.

The Chief Minister is also the head of the NCA. He should formulate a comprehensive sports policy including an appropriate quota policy. Naga players should comprise not less than 8 or 75% of the playing XI in cricket with the non-Naga players having being domiciled in the state for the last 10 years.

The same 75% or more criteria should be made applicable across all sports. This is nonnegotiable. In certain rarified circles, there’s this perception that our Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is a champion of Naga interests. As a champion in the making, a slight tweaking in the innocuous game of cricket may just help in converting this perception to reality.

Nota bene: The drama and the theatrics surrounding Aonglenden bye-election do not amuse the rest of the Naga tribes anymore.

In Naga Interest, Joel Naga

Pastoral letter of the Bishops of North East India

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o all our Faithful and all People of good will.

In a few weeks, starting from April 11th, our Country goes to the Polls. As Pastors of our faithful we consider it timely for us to address you all through this letter. We pray that as we join hands with all people of good will we can really contribute to shaping the future of our nation.

We would like to re-iterate what the President of the Bishops’ Conference of India has stated: The Catholic Church does not identify herself with or side with any political party.

We acknowledge the progress that our Nation has made especially since Independence and we are acknowledged as a fast growing economy. At the same time we cannot ignore some concerns: the growing gap between the rich and the poor; many unorganized and casual labourers are barely able to survive with what they earn. Fanners and those in agricultural section are under serious stress. Further, ethics is losing primacy and the guiding principle of society. Economics seems to be the driving force behind many decisions. Corruption at all levels becomes the order of the day.

India is a spiritual Nation, and yet God is slowly being pushed to the periphery. We are called to rise above the many dividing walls that divide us: especially religions, cultures, castes.

At this juncture we call upon all our faithful to exercise their franchise. Voting at every election is a sacred obligation and a right of every citizen above the age of 18. At the same time we want to insist that voting for money or material gain (selling one’s vote), proxy voting, exerting force, using fraud or wrongful inducement for voting for a particular candidate, etc., are acts contrary to Christian values and principles. We call upon our Parish Priests to impress on our- people this important obligation which is our contribution to building up our Country to where

we want it to be.

At the same time, as has already been done in many places, we urge every community to spend time in prayer for our Country so that we may have leaders who will make our Country a place where truth, justice and peace will flourish. Taking inspiration from the President of the CBCI we call upon leaders who will be elected to contribute to a government that will: 1. Work for an economy that seeks especially to help the poor and under privileged, protecting their dignity, working for their uplift and enabling them to play a role in nation building; 2. Promote probity in public life and thus seek to root out corruption at all levels; 3. Ensure a totally safe environment for all people, particularly women and children; 4. Safeguard the rights of tribals over land, water and forests; 5. Take particular care of Dalits and ensure that they are not discriminated against, granting equal rights to all Dalits; 6. Promote communal harmony and a spirit of national integration through inter-religious dialogue and understanding; 7. Take steps to protect the environment, preserving the riches of nature for future generations.

Further we pray that leaders from North East India will work unitedly to bring the concerns of our Region before the National Government so that we may also share equitably in the all-round development of our Country.

May Jesus the source of life in all its fullness be with us. May the Spirit of God guide our leaders and our country men and women

by His light. May Mother Mary under whose protection we have become a free Nation bring us the graces we need. God bless our Country, India.

Archbishop Dominic Jala, sdb, President, North East India Bishops’ Council

A Cup of Tea: hindering the developmental progress in the state of Nagaland

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he State of Nagaland, exam center hall fee, etc. state government has allo- Rs 10,000 to the beneficiary. deduction of Rs 61,50,958 VDBs and RD blocks is very India is better de- Isn’t the rest is the duty of cated the highest budget for So, the remaining 80% go did not go for A Cup of frustrating and hindering the Tea!? Please, and I hope the developmental progress of scribed as being con- the department to spend? education, but in Nagaland for A Cup of Tea!??

According to the Lead- department must be having the state and not forgetting stituted by 3 Indian states The respective departments I could only hear about namely Assam, Manipur, should realize that even Rs. shortages of fund from the er of opposition which was a good reason. besides A Cup of Tea which During 2018-19, an block the development inand Arunachal Pradesh 10 matters a lot to the poor government. During the stated during the 3rd session and a country i.e., Burma students/candidates. They UPA rule they made a good of NLA, the RD department amount of Rs 9600.00 lakh directly.

(Myanmar). The state hav- struggled and sweated to excuse of being opposition had received Rs 1,157 crore has been received under During the 3rd session ing different tribes with their get the money. They should at the center and fortunately under MGNREGA in 2017- Grant-In-Aid to rural bod- of NLA, date 22 Feb 2019, own dialects, culture and take into account the travel- now the state ruling PDA 18, while receiving only 138 ies in Nagaland, which was (published on 23 Feb on Natradition. However, when ing expenditure made by government is an alliance crore in two installments in tabled on the floor of the galand post) PWD minister we are talking about the the poor candidates from partner of ruling NDA at the current fiscal and the house stated in the An- stated on reply to unstarred state in terms of develop- remote areas, and in the the center, but I don't know department was supposed to nual Administrative report question raised by one of ment, it is indeed very much case of online submission why they are stating one receive Rs 800-900 crore by 2018-19 of the department the opposition, that fund far behind than the other re- the charge fee of cyber cafe reason after another about now, which is a huge loss to of Rural development. The allocated for maintenance gions of the North East. We where they charge more shortage of funds in the state the state for developmental report stated that grant-in- of roads for district headfocus less on development, than Rs 150. A candidate of Nagaland for develop- activities. While in another aid to VDBs is one of the quarters for the year 2018but rather focus more on A spends more than Rs. 1000 ment. I just wish when our case it was surprising to major state sponsored pro- 19, as Rs 2500 lakhs was Cup of Tea. (Etu toh chaa just to fill-up the form to be government will say that we know that a VDB secretary gramme being implemented released to district (annual kabola rakilobi) able to sit for an examina- have enough fund for devel- of Leankonger village had by the Rural development maintenance fund) under The prevalence of cor- tion. I wish that the govern- opmental works and bring a told that a total amount of department through the PWD (R&B) division, while ruption within the govern- ment would understand the good institution. Even the Rs 61,50,958 was deducted VDBs. Furthermore the 5000 lakh was released to ment and local Leaders, and difficulties that are faced Nagarjan road, Dimapur from Rs 1,23,03,731 by report stated, a mandatory district headquarters as road also the ineffective policies by the candidates and cor- which was repaired just a the department under the scheme called VDB Welfare maintenance fund. However adopted, the lack of neces- rect the existing system. year ago is now becoming pretext of departmental Fund is in place. Under this by seeing the fund allocated sary assistance given by Making a fixed rate for potholes within a few year deductions and it was also sector fund are deposited for maintenance of roads to the government so far in departmental examination and we could not see change learnt that the VDB was @ Rs 10,000 per village district, shouldn't the roads providing expert advice and fee and any online charge for a long. I am speechless to to receive Rs 61,87,985 having 50 households and be better? the condition the lack of adequate funds fee with affordale price will Deeds not Words. Because from MGNERG scheme below Rs 200 per house- of roads are still the same particularly for the develop- help the poor students who a politician does not fufill fund and another amount hold for village having 51 except for some particular ment of infrastructure in the are financial weak. what they have promise of Rs 61,15756 from ad- household and above from location and area and that ditional fund, the citizen of the general allocation to region, thus, hindering and Moreover In many oc- during the election. too does not last for long. holding back the develop- casions I heard every Chief We can also clearly the village of Leankonger mobilize resources for the The respective in-charge are mental process.

Minister saying that students see corruption in RD De- claimed that a total of Rs VDBs to supplement their not utilizing it properly, and These days we can even are the nation builders or partment and different RD 1,23,03,731 was received activity, and according to may be most of the funds see the departmental exams' the future leaders, but sadly Blocks in the state, which from the implementing de- the report stated that the goes for A Cup of Tea. fee become as a A Cup of they could not even release is a Department for devel- partment (RD block office deposits are made annually (To be Concluded) Tea, where there is no fixed students scholarship on opment by the name itself. Shamator) in the period for a period of six years, but K Lenangh Angh, charge and every depart- time, which you call it as According to the Dimapur between December 14, 2016 sadly, lack of transparency ment has got the liberty to installment wise, and the District VDB Association to August 9, 2017. I hope the and accountability in the (Lenangh2014@gmail.com) charge any amount. Some government could not pro- (DDVDBA) date 28 feb departments charge Rs 10 vide good institutions too. 2019, Nagaland post, the while issuing the form and We could see on the front Central government had again charge Rs 200 and Rs page of newspaper stating sanctioned Rs 1,30,000 for 300 respectively during the that the government have each beneficiary for consubmission of the filled up ensured timely release of struction of rural house form. Some departments scholarships to students, under Pradhan Mantri Awas charge zero while issuing the but instead they give them Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) forms, but during submis- more hardships and trouble. and deposited into the acsion, they charge more than The best example we could count of the concerned VDB Rs 200, sometimes even go see from our neighbouring but instead of inspecting beyond Rs 400. It only gives state like Manipur state, and giving proper guidance Sir, With the Lok Sabha elections round the corner in April, it is now up to the people more hardships and trouble where a Chief Minister to the beneficiary the said to the poor students to fill-up stated in one occasion that amount for each beneficiary of Nagaland to choose the leader who will truly make an impact in the parliament. just the form. In the days to the state has no shortage was again re-transferred Nagaland has only one seat to the Lok Sabha and within a span of five years, the come, it might increase to Rs of fund for developmental by RD Director by simply elected leader has to work rigorously for the entire state of Nagaland. People need 500, 1000 and so on because works and also launched stating that the department to choose a person who will be committed to party ideology and maintain integrity of the reason best known to the CM scholarship scheme would issue materials for as a leader. Public of Nagaland will cast their precious and honest votes on April them. Aren't the candidates for civil service coaching construction to the ben- 11 and may the best be the winner. Once elected, the MP must be committed to supposed to pay their exam worth over INR 1 crore, eficiaries and issued only 7 truly work for the state and not just for personal gain.

Merentoshi Aier, Bayavu Hill, Kohima fee only or ? and not for the while in Meghalaya the bundles of CGI sheets and 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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Article 35A discriminatory: Jaitley New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said Article 35A, which restricts non-permanent residents to buy property in Jammu and Kashmir, is “constitutionally vulnerable” and also hampering economic development of the state.

The statement comes amidst the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pressing for early elections to the state assembly in the state.

The state is under President’s rule and the Union Cabinet takes all policy decisions related to the militancy-hit state.

In a blog, Jaitley said the seven-decade history of the state of Jammu and Kashmir confronts changing India with several questions.

“Was the Nehruvian course, which the state had embarked, a historical blunder or was it the correct course to follow? Most Indians today believe that it is the former.

“Does our policy today have to be guided by that erroneous vision or an out of box thinking which is in consonance

Arun Jaitley (File)

with ground reality?” Jaitley questioned.

The senior BJP leader and in-charge of the party’s campaign committee for general elections said Article 35A was “surreptitiously” included by a presidential notification in the Constitution in 1954.

Artcle 35A, he said, was neither a part of the original Constitution framed by the Constituent Assembly, nor did it come as a Constitutional Amendment under Article 368 of the Constitution which requires an approval by two-third majority of both Houses of Parliament. “It came as a presidential notification and is a surreptitious executive insertion in the Constitution.”

Jaitley further said the Article gives the right

to the state government to discriminate between two state citizens living in the state on the basis of declaring some as permanent residents while leaving out the others.

It also discriminates between permanent residents of the state and all other Indian citizens living elsewhere, he added.

“Lakhs of Indian citizens in J&K vote in Lok Sabha elections but not in Assembly, municipal or Panchayat polls. Their children cannot get government jobs. They cannot own property and their children cannot get admitted to governmental institutions.

“The same applies to those who live elsewhere in the country. The heirs of ladies marrying outside the state are disinherited from owing or inheriting property,” the minister added.

He said the state does not have adequate financial resources and its ability to raise more has been crippled by Article 35A. No investor is willing to set up an industry, hotel, private educational institu-

tions or private hospitals since he can neither buy land or property nor can his executives do so, he said.

“Article 35A, which is constitutionally vulnerable, is used as a political shield by many but it hurt the common citizen of the state the most. It denied them a booming economy, economic activity and jobs,” Jaitley said.

The minister added that the present government has decided that the rule of law in the interest of the people of Kashmir valley and the larger interest of India must equally apply to Jammu & Kashmir. He also listed out development works taken up in the state.

Jaitley also informed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a crack-down on terrorist funding. The Income-tax Department has swung into action after 17 years and discovered several sources of antinational funding. The CBI is looking into 80,000 gun licences given in recent years, he added.

Protests in J&K after three militants killed

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IANS): Security forces on Thursday shot dead three militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district and battled rebels in Kupwara district, triggering street protests and a spontaneous shutdown in both places, authorities said.

The militants were killed in a gun battle that erupted when they opened fire at the security forces in Yarwan village during a cordon and search operation, a police officer said.

The other battle raged in Yaroo village in Kupwara. Two of the slain militants belonged to Pulwama and one to Shopian. Immediately after the gunfight, civilians engaged security forces in clashes in Shopian and Pulwama towns. Security forces used tear smoke and pellets to quell the mobs, official sources said.

A spontaneous shutdown was observed in both towns, with markets getting shut and transport going off the roads. As a precaution, authorities suspended mobile Internet services in the affected areas.

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Trouble in Lalu family; elder son Tej Pratap resigns from party post PA T N A , M a r 2 8 (Agencies): Just before the national election, the feud within Bihar politician Lalu Yadav’s family has boiled over again. The RJD chief ’s older son, Tej Pratap Yadav, seen to be less politically gifted than his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav, tweeted his resignation from a party post today.

“I am resigning from the post of RJD’s student wing. Naive are those who think I am naive. I know exactly who stands where,” Tej Pratap Yadav said in a tweet in Hindi, NDTV reported.

Tej Pratap, 30, has been unhappy for some time and often it has been about an ego battle with his brother, who is the Leader of Opposition and is Lalu Yadav’s preferred political successor.

Sources say Tej Pratap’s latest move is a pressure tactic as the RJD prepares to announce its list of candidates in 40seat Bihar for the national

Tej Pratap Yadav (File)

election starting April 11.

Tej Pratap wants his close aides on that list.

Some sources believe the reason is that his estranged father-in-law Chandrika Rai is being fielded from the crucial Chhapra seat.

Both Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi reportedly want Mr Rai, an eight-time legislator, to contest from there. But Tej Pratap, who has filed for a divorce, is dead against it.

Tej Pratap’s critics accuse him of being a compulsive attention-seeker.

He had a stint in Bhojpuri

films and has a weakness for cosplay - he is known to dress up as Lord Krishna during festivals.

When the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal United-RJD combine came to power in Bihar after winning assembly polls in 2015, Tejashwi became Deputy Chief Minister, but Tej Pratap, his senior by one year, became health minister.

Being denied a post as high-profile as Tejaswi’s rankled, and Tej Pratap let off steam with his frequent “revolts”.

These were followed by family photo-ops like the brothers feeding each other sweets, or posing with their mother, to demonstrate “All is Well”.

Within the party, Tej Pratap is known for his erratic temper. Tejashwi is the preferred go-to.

This is not his first controversial tweet. Tej Pratap is known to blame posts on “hacking” after a dispute is resolved within the family.

1 in 4 Indian voters doubts CPI(M) proposes statutory minimum wage of 18k EVM’s authenticity: Survey the country in March.

The majority of participants were from Delhi/ NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai. The participants mainly represent urban millennials, aged between 18 to 35 years. Over 46 per cent Indian voters think that option of NOTA (None of The Above) is not functioning well to bring out the purpose of voting, the study showed.

As high as 45 per cent of voters in the survey cited that they will not be traveling back for elections if away from their home

towns, indicating how big the issue of “lost votes” is in the country.

More than 50 per cent of the voters residing in Delhi/NCR will not be going back to their home towns for elections, as per the survey.

The same trend was observed in other cities too, such as Mumbai (47 per cent) and Pune (45 per cent).

While 85 per cent Indian voters said that voting should be made compulsory but only 63 per cent cast their votes every time without fail.

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Panaji, Mar 28 (PTI): A day after Goa Tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar broke away from the MGP and joined the BJP, he was Thursday designated as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.

Ajgaonkar is now the second deputy chief minister along with Goa Forward Party (GFP) leader and state minister Vijai Sardesai.

State Joint Secretary (General Administration) Varsha Naik issued an order designating Ajgaonkar as the Deputy Chief Minister.

“The government is pleased to designate Vijai Sardesai, minister and Manohar Ajgaonkar, minister as the Deputy Chief Minister with immediate effect,” it said.

Early on Wednesday, Ajgaonkar and another Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) MLA Dipak Pawaskar had merged their party’s legislative wing with the BJP. They had given a letter to merge the MGP legislature party with the BJP to officiating Goa Assembly Speaker Michael Lobo at 1.45 am on Wednesday.

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Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Wednesday dropped Dhavalikar, who was earlier appointed as the deputy chief minister, from the state cabinet and inducted another BJP MLA Dipak Pawaskar in a late-night ceremony.

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New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI): The CPI(M) Thursday proposed stoppage of mass surveillance, statutory minimum wage of not less than Rs 18,000 per month and curbing monopolies over telecom and internet service platforms in its manifesto for the coming Lok Sabha elections.

This is the first time when the Left party has mentioned digital rights of citizens in its manifesto. It said it would recognise digital infrastructure as public infrastructure and stop mass surveillance by state agencies under Section 69 of the IT Act. “There should be clear provisions and judicial

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minimum Basel III capital standards, achieve 65 per cent NPL cover and pursue low double-digit loan growth,” it added.

However, the agency is hopeful of large NPL resolution in 2019.

“Higher recoveries are probable in 2019 as pending cases that are well beyond the 180-day timeframe (50 per cent of total) are more likely to see some resolution during the year,” the credit rating agency said.

The focus is on the Reserve Bank of India’s first list of 12 large NPL accounts, which constitutes one-third of the current NPL base. Four accounts were resolved in 2018 with an average 50 per cent recovery rate.

Among the potential risks, Fitch said real-estate loans may be a casualty if the current risk aversion towards non-bank financial institutions persists.

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recoveries well beyond the stipulated timeframe of 270 days,” the agency said.

There has also been increasing pressure from farm loans due to a weak monsoon and loan waivers, and small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs), it noted.

In January 2019, banks were allowed a one-time restructuring of SME loans under Rs 250 million.

The government’s February 2019 announcement to inject another $7 billion into its banks by FY19 will help banks meet minimum capital norms.

But, Fitch said, it is unlikely to materially boost credit growth as banks still have to meet a 0.625 per cent capital conservation buffer in FY20 while negotiating more provisions.

“Fitch estimates that Indian banks will require an additional $23 billion by FY20 to sufficiently meet

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New Delhi, Mar 28 (IANS): The Indian banking sector’s non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for the nine months to December 2018 fell to 10.8 per cent from 11.5 per cent at fiscal year end 2018, according to Fitch Ratings’ estimate.

Lower fresh slippages and better recoveries helped reduce absolute non-performing loans across several banks, the global financial research agency said.

Fitch Ratings, however, added that the provisioning pressures persisted with 14 out of 21 state-run banks reporting losses. Mid-sized or small state-run banks were the most affected as credit costs, despite some moderation, exceeded their weak income buffers.

“Complex legal proceedings have led to delays in the resolution of certain large NPLs among the system’s $150 billion in NPLs (FY18), stretching

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B S E benchmark S e n s e x zoomed over 400 points while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,500 mark Thursday on robust buying in banking, finance, telecom and IT stocks.

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company is taking a price increase from April 1, he added. The company sells various utility vehicles ranging from newly launched compact SUV XUV300 to premium SUV Alturas G4.

M&M also sells various commercial vehicles including Supro and Jeeto in the domestic market.

Earlier this week, French car maker Renault had announced increase in price of Kwid range in India by up to 3 per cent from April.

Last week, Tata Motors had also announced increase in price of its passenger vehicles by up to Rs 25,000 from April on account of rising input costs and external economic conditions.

M&M joins the likes of Toyota and Jaguar Land Rover which have also stated that they would raise price of select models from April.

The net turnover during the day was Rs 11.64 crore.

In February, the government approved Rs 48,239 crore recap bonds in 12 public sector banks. The merger will create India’s third largest bank with a total business of over Rs 14.82 lakh crore.

When the three banks are merged, the combined entity’s capital adequacy ratio will be at 12.25 per cent, with tier-1 capital at 9.32 per cent and net non-performing assets at 5.71 per cent. The merged entity will have nearly 9,500 branches.

Informed sources said the capital may be infused as Dena Bank is a weak prompt corrective action bank and it should not drag down the overall balance sheet of Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda on regulatory capital breach when they start operations and also for lending.

The MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda, P.S. Jaykumar, may head the merged entity, the sources said.

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New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI): Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Thursday said it will increase the price of its passenger and commercial vehicles by Rs 5,000 to Rs 73,000 from April to partially offset the impact of rising input costs.

The price of the company’s vehicles will go up by 0.5 per cent to 2.7 per cent from next month due to the price hike, the company said in a statement.

“This year has seen record high commodity price increases. Further there are regulatory requirements effective April 1 that have also led to cost increases. While we have made efforts to reduce our costs, it has not been possible to hold back the price increase,” M&M President Automotive Sector Rajan Wadhera said in the statement.

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N ew D elhi , M a r 28 (IANS): Ahead of its merged entity operation, Bank of Baroda will receive Rs 5,042 crore fund infusion from the government.

The Ministry of Finance has conveyed its decision to infuse the capital in Bank of Baroda. The infusion will be by way of preferential allotment of equity shares (special securities/ bonds) of the bank during FY 2018-19 as government’s investment, the bank said on Thursday.

Officials said this will help the bank meet credit and contingency needs.

The merged entity also involving Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank will start operation from April 1.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court refused to stay the amalgamation of Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank and Bank of Baroda, rejecting a plea from the Bank Officers Association.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs 123.45 and intraday low of Rs 120.4.

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egies would have succeeded resulting into improved collections. However, the figures of collection give a different account,” she added.

She asked the department to take “all possible actions urgently, especially with respect to recovery of arrear and current demand, so as to achieve the targets for collection.”

The CBDT has been worried over the direct tax collection work for quite some time and Board Chairman P C Mody had recently held a videoconference with the top brass of the department across the country and discussed strategies to boost the collection figures to be achieved by the end of the 2018-19 fiscal on March 31.

Both Mody and Kumar are undertaking daily updates on the issue.

They are monitoring advance tax and arrear collections, enforcement action to check tax evasion and subsequent surrender of undisclosed income, a senior official said.

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growth in regular collections at -6.9 per cent as against -5.2 per cent in the last week.This is an alarming situation which needs immediate attention,” Kumar wrote in the letter.

The officer expressed CBDT’s disappointment at this situation and has asked the supervisory tax officials to pull up their socks and ensure no stone remains unturned to achieve the target.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) frames a policy for the I-T department and is also its controlling authority that functions from the North Block in the Finance Ministry.

“You are aware that regular assessment tax is benchmark of performance as it is based upon the quality of demand raised which can further be converted into actual collections,” Kumar wrote in the letter.

“Board (the CBDT) has discussed strategies through various communications with you (senior officials) and it was expected that by this time your strat-

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NEW DELHI, Mar 28 (PTI): The CBDT has rung alarm bells and has asked the Income Tax Department to go for a major assault as the direct tax collection target remains short of about 15 per cent, with the financial year closing less than a week away.

On March 26, CBDT Member (Revenue) Neena Kumar shot off a letter to all the regional chiefs of the department stating that the tax collection figures have “been reviewed and it is seen that as against the budget collection target of Rs 12,00,000 crore, only 85.1 per cent of the target at Rs 10,21,251 crore has been collected as on March 23.”

The officer, who is responsible to supervise I-T department’s tax collection work across the country, underlined the areas that are sluggish visa-vis direct tax collections obtained from personal, corporate and advance tax categories.

“The minor head-wise analysis indicates worsening trend of negative

Mumbai, Mar 28 (PTI): The rupee slumped 42 paise to end at 69.30 against the US dollar Thursday, its second straight session of decline, in line with other Asian currencies amid strengthening of the greenback.

Most Asian currencies struggled amid expectations of dovish monetary policy stance by central banks following a deteriorating global economic outlook.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the rupee opened weak at 69.04 and fell further to touch the day’s low of 69.35.

It finally finished at 69.30 per dollar, down by 42 paise against its previous close.

On Wednesday, the rupee had weakened marginally by 2 paise to end at 68.88 against the US dollar.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in the capital markets, putting in Rs 1,481.11 crore Wednesday, as per provisional data.

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China won’t support US draft to blacklist Azhar Beijing, March 28 (IANS): China on Thursday indicated that it won’t support the unilateral draft resolution circulated by the US to the UN Security Council (UNSC) to declare Masood Azhar, chief of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), as an international terrorist and slammed Washington for its move.

Beijing also accused Washington of “bypassing” the UN 1267 Committee and eroding its authority.

Last month, China for the fourth time put on hold the resolution seeking a UN ban on Azhar, a terrorist wanted in India for plotting several deadly attacks including the February 14 Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF troopers in Kashmir.

C h i n a ’s r e p e a t e d blocking of such requests

by India, the US and the UK and others have frustrated these countries.

The latest technical hold on the resolution by Beijing prompted the US to turn directly to the Security Council and unilaterally

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circulate a draft of such a request to declare Azhar an international terrorist.

“The US has bypassed the 1267 Committee and directly filed the draft of the resolution to the Security Council. This is not in line with the resolution of the issue through dialogue and negotiations,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said.

He was responding to a question about the US circulating a draft banning Azhar in the UNSC outside the 1267 committee framework.

“This has reduced the authority of the committee as the main anti-terrorism body of the Security Coun-

cil. This is not conducive to the solidarity and will only complicate the issue.

We urge the US to act cautiously and avoid forcefully moving forward this resolution draft,” Geng added.

“I shall say that China has never denied such a draft... We just put a technical hold.”

While putting a hold on the resolution, which was proposed by the UK, US, and France, China sought time to explain the rationale behind the move. Its time runs out this week.

Beijing shields its ally Pakistan where it has billions of dollars of investments as part of its massive

Belt and Road project.

“The relevant country filed an application to list Masood at the committee 1267. Since China needs more time to conduct an indepth and comprehensive review, we put forward a technical hold on the listing on March 13. This is in line with the rule of procedure of the committee and there are some precedent cases of such technical holds,” Geng said.

“The listing of Masood involves a series of complex factors and China has also been working seek a proper solution through dialogue.

“Under the current circumstances, the Security Council should act in a prudential way to play a constructive role and create necessary time and space for the relevant parties to conduct dialogue and negotiations,” Geng added.

Taliban, IS clashes claim 23 lives in Afghanistan Kabul, March 28 (IANS) As many as 23 fighters from the Taliban and the Islamic State (IS) were killed and over a doz-

en injured in Chapa Dara district of Afghanistan in the past couple of days, the Army said on Thursday.

According to a statement, the IS attacked the Taliban couple of days ago triggering heavy fighting in the eastern province of Kunar leading to the death of 18 IS fighters and five Taliban insurgents.

Eighteen people, including 15 IS militants, sustained injuries.

No civilian and security personnel were hurt in the fighting, it said.

While neither Taliban nor IS has made any comment, media reports suggest the clashes forced hundreds of families to flee their houses for safer places.

Militants affiliated with the IS, according to locals, have been operating in the Kunar and the neighbouring Nangarhar provinces over the past couple of years.

The government forces after a series of bloody operations over the past couple of years were able to shrink the influence of IS in Nangarhar province.

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Brunei to punish adultery with death by stoning under new law

Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah.

London, March 28 (IANS): Brunei will punish homosexual sex and adultery with death by stoning under a new law, which comes into effect next week.

From April 3, any individual found guilty of the offences will be stoned to death in the small southeast Asian nation, according to a new penal code. The punishment will be “witnessed by a group of Muslims,” the BBC reported on Thursday.

The country’s strict new laws were announced in 2014, and have been rolled out gradually. The brutal

new provisions were quietly announced on the Brunei attorney general’s website on December 29, 2018.

Human rights groups were quick to express horror at the penal code, which also provides for amputation as a punishment for theft. “ B r u n e i mu s t i m mediately halt its plans to implement these vicious punishments and revise its penal code in compliance with its human rights obligations. The international community must urgently condemn Brunei’s move to put these cruel penalties into

practice,” Rachel ChhoaHoward, Brunei Researcher at Amnesty International, said in a statement.

There was an international outcry when Brunei became the first country in the region to adopt sharia law in 2014, an Islamic legal system that outlines strict corporal punishments.

The tiny, oil-rich kingdom of just over 450,000 people is located on the island of Borneo, close to moderate Islamic nations of Indonesia and Malaysia.

In comparison to its neighbours, Brunei has grown conservative in recent years, including banning the sale of alcohol.

The new penal code was announced by the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, who also acts as the country’s Prime Minister. In announcing the change, the government website quoted the Sultan saying his government “does not expect other people to accept and agree with it, but that it would suffice if they just respect the nation in the same way that it also respects them.”

Fire at high-rise in Bangladesh Musharraf summoned in high treason case on May 2 kills at least 5, dozens injured

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an appropriate order regarding recording his statement,” Justice Safdar said.

The special court had indicted Musharraf for high treason in March 2014.

Mushar raf left for Dubai in 2016 to “seek medical treatment” and has not returned since. Earlier in March, he was admitted to a hospital in Dubai after suffering a reaction from a rare disease for which he is already under treatment.

His lawyer was also handed a questionnaire that the former President is expected to answer under Section 342 of the Code of Criminal Procedures (CrPC).

Earlier in the hearing,

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Salman Safdar had submitted an application in court asking for the case to be quashed on the basis of CrPC’s Section 265 (language of record and judgment).

He argued that Mushar raf ’s case should be

treated like any other case.

“You cannot record a statement under Section 342 in Musharraf ’s absence. If the suspect is to be punished, his presence in court is necessary.”

To this, Justice Safdar said: “First, tell us whether your arguments regarding Musharraf ’s appearance in court have been completed.”

She also asked the prosecution lawyer what options

the court had if a suspect does not appear in court in such a case.

Again touching upon Musharraf ’s health issues, the lawyer said the former President is suffering from heart issues and is also undergoing chemo therapy, which requires him to remain at the hospital for eight hours every day.

He also said that Musharraf had recently taken a fall and hurt his back.

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Islamabad, March 28 (IANS): A special court on Thursday summoned former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on May 2 in a case pertaining to charges of high treason against him.

Musharraf ’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, said that the former President wishes to appear before the court on May 13. However, the three-member bench headed

by Justice Tahira Safdar directed Musharraf to appear in court before Ramzan, the Dawn reported.

“If he can come to FR Tower in Dhaka’s Banani area caught fire Thursday afternoon. court on May 13, MusharDHA K A , M AR 2 8 The cause of the fire of Dhaka, one the world’s raf can also appear before (AGENCIES): A fire broke was not immediately clear. most densely populated the court on May 2. If he out at a 22-story building in The building is in the up- cities. doesn’t, the court will pass the Bangladeshi capital, scale, built-up Banani area Dhaka on Thursday, killing of the city. at least five people, injuring Many students gath12th Death Anniversary 60 and trapping and many, ered to help fire and police of our beloved father officials said. officials in the rescue work.

S. Hokuto Shikhu Many of those trapped One student, Faisal 29th March 2007 waved frantically from the Rifayat, said he saw three building’s windows and people attempting to esroof, witnesses said, as cape by climbing out of the passersby stood watching eighth floor soon after the and praying below. fire began, but one fell and H e l i c o p t e r s we r e was later declared dead. brought in to join 22 fireNanda, a finance fighting units that worked manager at the IT firm with the army, navy, air AAMRA which has offices force and police to battle on four different floors in the blaze as smoke bil- the building, said he manlowed into the sky. aged to escape with 20 Oh Epuo “The fire is almost un- colleagues.

One day comes, another goes but the gates of memories never der control,” said Mizanur Last month, a masRahman, a senior fire ser- sive fire killed 71 people close.

“Forever Young, Forever in Our Hearts” vice official at the scene. in an old neighborhood

Son of Late Zughovi of Shena Old Village The family of Late Shevito Kits wishes to express our deepest gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us at the sudden demise of our beloved father.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the Churches, unions, Organisations, Doctor and Nurses, neighbours, Friends and well wishers from far and near extending service in prayers, physical presence, financial and material support at this difficult time. We regret our inability to thank everyone individually through this column, it is our earnest prayer that our good lord continue to bless you and enrich your lives abundantly.

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11 years has passed in a twinkling of an eye, people say time would heal any loss, but we miss you every single day. Your warm smile, your quirky jokes, the words of wisdom, the songs you sang and taught us are all remembered fondly. We are sure you are dancing and singing with Jesus and Opu now. We look forward to be united all in heaven one day. We love you Otsü and we miss you. Your legacy shall continue even to our children’s children.

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A special time A special face A special Dad We can never replace.

Your life was a blessing for all of us.

Your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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1941-2019 The family of Late VATSÜHIE RINGA wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to the churches, organizations, doctors, nurses, blood donors and all concerned individuals who extended great support and affection during our beloved father's illness until the day he left us on 8th March 2019.

We acknowledge and deeply appreciate the gestures of kindness and sympathy shown towards our family through prayer, condolences, charitable donations, attending the wake and the funeral.

We are unable to thank each of you individually but it is our sincere prayer that our loving God would bless you richly in return.

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1896 – 20th March, 2019 The family members of Late MR. THSAPIDONGBA SANGTAM of Chimonger village, Tuensang district express our most sincere gratitude to all the individuals, friends, organisations and well-wishers from far and near who stood by us at his demise on 20th March, 2019.

We deeply appreciate your sympathy, kind gestures, rich tributes, prayers and words of comfort when we needed the most and made our loss more bearable.

He (Mr. Thsapidongba Sangtam) was the oldest man of the village and in Longkhim-Chare area who has lived a blessed life of 123 years. He left behind 6 (Six) children, 39 (Thirty Nine) grandchildren, 53 (Fifty Three) great grandchildren and 5 (Five) great great-grandchildren.

We regret our inability to mention you all by name but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Workshop on audio-visual held at PCC

Participants of audio-visual communication workshop.

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three-day workshop on audio-visual c o m mu n i c a t i o n organized by department of Mass Communication, Patkai Christian College (PCC) concluded on March 27 at the college campus.

Inde pendent filmmaker from the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Tai Gungte and award winning actor Solomon Sangchoju imparted the training as visiting faculties to the students of Mass Communication.

Vice principal PCC,

Angel Sonari welcomed the guests and exhorted the students to avail the best from the workshop.

Stating that the state of Nagaland is battling the issue of unemployment, the vice principal called on the youths to explore avenues in entrepreneurship and not just limit themselves to government sectors.

V i s i t i n g f a c u l t y, Gungte put on record that the Northeastern people are talented and that all they need is a platform to grow in the creative

field. While narrating the challenges he faced as an independent filmmaker, Gungte said that the entertainment industry has the potential to be a major employment generator in the region.

He further stated that apart from Assam and Manipur, other states in the region are not following a regular filmmaking tradition, adding that the region has a treasure of rich and original content that a filmmaker can document.

Sangchoju urged the

students to be passionate in order to get into the creative line. Speaking on the scope, he said the region needs skilled force in the film industry which can be met only when young people come forward to explore the opportunities.

The objective of the workshop was to introduce to the students the foundations of photography and film craft.

Keeping in view the emerging trends in the course curriculum, the three day hands-on workshop had the students experiment with SLR and DSLR cameras, drone functions and use, action cameras, fashion photography, live demonstration of camera use and acting etc.

The students as part of the workshop in groups made films without cuts.

On the concluding day, HoD, Dr. Dakter Esse thanked the resource persons and informed that the department in collaboration with National Tobacco Control Programme is working on ‘Anti Tobacco Campaign’ project for the state of Nagaland.

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igital star Bhuvan Bam and Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar will engage in a live chat at the YouTube Fan Fest.

Performing as his famous “BB Ki Vines” character ‘Titu Mama’, Bhuvan will be initiating a live ‘Titu Talks’ version with Karan at the fest.

The act is set to play out for around 15 minutes and they are likely to discuss some trending topics, read a statement.

Bhuvan’s first episode of “Titu Talks” was shot with Shah Rukh Khan and it was followed up by a chat with Johnny Sins.

This is the first time Bhuvan’s brainchild Titu Mama will be live on stage with his YouTube property “Titu Talks”.

The fan fest is to be held on Saturday at the Jio Garden here.

(IANS)

(L-R) Methil Devika and T Reddy Lakshmi performing at Raj Bhavan on March 27.

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ounder secretary of SOORYA, Soorya Krishnamoor thy said the SOORYA will join hands with the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya to fulfil his dream of national integration through culture while addressing a cultural event at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima on March 27. He stated that India’s peculiarity was Unity in Diversity and opined that cultural exchange programmes and events would help in brining the Nation closer and strengthen the country as one.

Commissioner & secretary to Governor Nagaland, Dinesh Kumar, while delivering his welcome address

stated that under the leadership of Governor Acharya, a number of events and programmes in the field of culture and other activities have been organised at the Raj Bhavan to show the peculiarity of India’s Unity in Diversity. People of Nagaland have a well knit social organisation which was an excellent example of Unity in Diversity, he added.

Stating it a rare occasion where artistes from North-East and South India will be performing on a platform in Kohima, Dinesh Kumar appreciated Soorya Krishnamoorthi and his team for accepting the invitation to visit

Nagaland.

Re n ow n e d I n d i a n dance research scholar, educator, performer and choreographer, Dr. Methil Devika performed the Mohiniyattam while dancer, T Reddy Lakshmi presented the Kuchipudi, both classical dances of India. The event also witnessed cultural performances by artiste from Nagaland, Assam and Manipur.

The event at Raj Bhavan was jointly organised

by Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland, NEZCC, Rattle and Hum Music Society and Indian National Fellowship, Mumbai.

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AI can help predict Not contesting elections: Madhuri Marcia Cross on her ‘gnarly’ anal cancer battle: ‘I want the shame to stop’ premature deaths: Study

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ormer “Desperate Housewives” star Marcia Cross isn’t afraid to talk about her battle with anal cancer. In fact, she wants to discuss it to “help put a dent in the stigma” around the disease, she said.

The actress, 57, recently opened up about her anal cancer diagnosis to People, telling the publication she wants other current or former cancer patients to feel shameless when talking about their battles.

“I’ve read a lot of cancer survivor stories, and many people, women especially, were too embarrassed

to say what kind of cancer they had. There is a lot of shame about it. I want that to stop,” she told the outlet.

Though Cross, who was first informed she had anal cancer in November 2017, is now in remission, the process to get to that point was anything but easy. After Cross’ gynecologist first saw signs of anal cancer during an annual checkup,

the actress later underwent two biopsies which were followed by six weeks of radiation and chemotherapy, according to People. She described the treatment process as “gnarly.”

“In the beginning, I just sort of lay down for the parting of the cheeks and I would float away. Because what are you going to do?” she said. “Surgery wasn’t recommended, which was a relief. You want to preserve sphincter muscles if possible. Having woken up to its importance, I am now a big fan of the anus!” she added.

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esearchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)based system to predict the risk of early deaths due to chronic disease in middleaged adults.

The study, published

by PLOS ONE journal, found that the new AI Machine Learning models known as “random forest” and “deep learning” were very accurate in its predictions and performed better than the current standard approach to prediction developed by human experts.

Such new risk prediction models take into account demographic, bio-

metric, clinical and lifestyle factors for each individual, and assess even their dietary consumption of fruit, vegetables and meat per day, said Stephen Weng, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham in Britain.

The traditionally-used “Cox regression” prediction model, based on age and gender, was found to be the least accurate at predicting mortality and also a multivariate Cox model which worked better but tended to over-predict risk.

(IANS)

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ctress Madhuri Dixit Nene says she is not contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

There were reports that the actress might contest the Lok Sabha elections from Pune for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). But Madhuri says she is not involved with any political party.

"It is just a rumour. I am not contesting for any political party. I think I have already cleared the air on that matter," Madhuri told IANS. "In fact, I think there are three of us (actors)

who were roped in for the rumour and I clarified it," the actress added.

Madhuri, who entered the industry in 1984 with

"Abodh", has remained a pivotal part of the Indian entertainment industry and has enthralled fans through meaty roles in films like "Tezaab", "Ram Lakhan", "Dil", "Beta", "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!", "Anjaam", "Mrityudand", "Pukar", "Dil To Pagal Hai" and "Devdas". She also starred in "Gulaabi Gang".

On the work front, Madhuri is busy promoting her upcoming Marathi production "15 August", which is set to release on Netflix on March 29. She will also be seen in "Kalank".

(IANS)

Jolie in negotiations for Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’

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(3rd from left) Mr. Bijoy Gopal Chakraborty CISTA President and Nagaland State delegates represented by Wokha District Small Tea Growers Assoc. (WDSTGA) Officials- Mr. R. Mhabemo Lotha, Mr. H. Orenpomo Ngullie and Mr. Khyothungo Shitiri during ‘CISTA General Body Meet cum National Seminar’ from 16th - 17th March 2019 at Hotel Sinclairs Resort, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal.

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ngelina Jolie is in talks to star in Marvel Studios “The Eternals” in what would be the actress first venture into the superhero realm.

Details about the movie and what character Jolie would play are being kept under wraps, reports variety.com.

Created by Jack Kirby in 1976, the story of “The Eternals” is set millions of years ago when the cosmic beings -- known as the Celestials -- genetically experimented on humans to create super-powered individuals -- known as the Eternals -- along with the villainous Deviants.

The two groups went on to battle each other throughout history. The Eternals also warred with Greek, Roman and Norse deities before leaving the Earth to explore the stars.

Chloe Zhao, whose helming credits include “The Rider” and “Songs My Brothers Taught Me”, was roped in to direct “The Eternals” from a script

by Matthew and Ryan Firpo.

The movie is being produced by Marvel Studios Chief Kevin Feige.

Jolie is starring “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”, a sequel to the 2014 fantasy “Maleficent”. The sequel, which releases on October 18, will be Jolie’s first bigscreen appearance since 2015’s relationship drama “By the Sea”.

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Australian players celebrate after taking a wicket during their 3rd ODI match against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi, Mar 28 (Agencies): Australia cruised to an 80-run victory over Pakistan in the third one-dayer in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Captain Aaron Finch fell 10 runs short of becoming the first Australian to score three consecutive ODI centuries but negotiated difficult conditions to help his team finish with a decent total of 266-6.

The right-handed opener made 90 off 136 deliveries before Glenn Maxwell stepped up the scoring rate with a 55-ball 71 on a pitch that offered more assistance to the bowlers than the last two matches in Sharjah.

It was Maxwell’s highest ODI score in over two years, giving him an edge in intense competition for the middle-order batting spots for the World Cup starting on May 30 in England

and Wales. “It wasn’t the easiest wicket to start on,” Maxwell said. “Once I got through that, it got easier.

We’ve been really focussed about what we want to do here. We want to build on this momentum ... It’s been a continual build for our team since last year, and we’re starting to get it right.” Finch, whose role as a captain was questioned a month ago because of his form slump, has responded with 479 runs in his last six one-day innings.

The 32-year-old was perfectly placed for a 14th hundred in the 50-overs format but holed out to leg-spinner Yasir Shah in the 42nd over.

Maxwell and wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey (25 not out) added a quickfire 61 for the sixth wicket as Australia hit 90 in the last 10 overs.

Chasing a target of 267, Pakistan were rattled by a testing new-ball

spell from Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins, who removed opener Shan Masood, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Rizwan with just 16 runs on the board.

Imam-ul-Haq and captain Shoaib Malik shared a 59-run partnership for the fourth wicket before the Australian spinners stepped up.

Part-time off-spinner Maxwell trapped Imam lbw for 46 and Nathan Lyon removed Malik for 32, leaving Pakistan on the brink of a fourth straight defeat in the format.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa hurried through the tail with a career-best ODI spell of 4-43 to bowl out Pakistan for 186 in the 45th over.

The win was Australia’s sixth in a row after their 3-2 comeback victory in the series in India this month. The fourth onedayer will be played on Friday in Dubai.

31-year-old Hopman Cup replaced by new ATP Cup

Sydney, Mar 28 (IANS): The city of Perth in Western Australia (WA) will no longer play host to the Hopman Cup, Tennis Australia confirmed on Thursday.

Instead, the mixed tournament format will be replaced with an all men’s event called the ATP Cup. Played across three cities, Perth will join Sydney and Brisbane as the hosts of the new competition which is set to feature 100 of the world’s top male players.

“With 750 ATP ranking points and approximately 22 million Australian dollars in prize money, the ATP Cup is guaranteed to attract the best international tennis players to Perth every summer,” WA tourism minister Paul Papalia said.

“Tennis holds a special place in the hearts of many WA people, myself included, and this new event will ensure we build on that tradition and provide fans with more opportunities to

experience world-class tennis in Perth.

“This new tournament is expected to attract even more media interest, which will provide a valuable opportunity to promote Perth and our state to a global audience,” Papalia said.

While the WA government and Tennis Australia are viewing the new tournament as a positive move, others have voiced their disappointment at losing the Hopman Cup and its rich 31 years of tennis history.

“It was a wonderful event that was embraced

by Perth,” Hopman Cup founder and former tennis star Paul McNamee told the ABC. “Nothing could’ve been embraced by the people of the city more than Hopman Cup in Perth, so my immediate feeling is sadness that it’s not going to be there any more, and concern about where the Hopman Cup may be in the future.”

Students of Straightway Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung during their annual sports meet which got underway on March 27 at 44th Assam Rifles ground. The sports meet will conclude on March 30.

Players of Ziezou COB 14th Assam Rifles and Zhadima Students’ Union (ZSU) during their friendly volleyball match at Zhadima on March 28. The match was organised by the 14th Assam Rifle battalion under the leadership of Major Aliyar, Officer-in-Charge (OC) with an aim to foster friendly relations.

IOC wants swift punishment for doping offenders LAUSANNE, Mar 28 (Agencies): Inter national Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Wednesday demanded swift and tough sanctions for doping offenders — both athletes and their support staff — involved in a German-Austrian doping ring.

At least 21 athletes from eight nations across five sports are suspected of blood-doping linked to a German doctor who was arrested as part of an AustriaGermany doping raid last month. Five athletes, including two Austrians, were initially arrested on Feb. 27 at the Nordic skiing world

championships in the Austrian resort of Seefeld.

The arrests were part of a joint operation with German police targeting a suspected international blood-doping ring believed to have been run out of Germany.

“We hope that all this will be clarified and everything will come on the table and there those responsible and the entourage of these athletes, the doctors and the personnel, that they will be punished soon and hard,” Bach said.

“I hope that this is not dragging on, that their justice will really set an example. I hope there will be hard sanc-

tions to have a deterrent effect on everybody,” he added. A doctor in the German city of Erfurt was also arrested along with five other suspected accomplices.

According to German prosecutors, the doping of the 21 athletes from five sports — three winter and two summer — occurred from 2011 onwards and blood transfusions took place in many countries across the world.

Since the arrests other Austrian athletes have been implicated in blood doping.

Cyclist Georg Preidler told police this month that he had attempted doping. Crosscountry skier Johannes Du-

Real, Atletico to play ICC match in US M ad r i d, M a r 2 8 (Agencies): Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will take their rivalry outside Europe for the first time when the two Liga clubs play in the International Champions Cup (ICC) in the United States in July.

The Madrid derby on July 26 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is one of 18

err, whose interview with Germany’s ARD television in which he admitted doping triggered the investigation and raids, was arrested on March 5. The IOC has had to deal with its own major doping scandal, stemming from the 2014 Sochi Winter

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The Konganian Welfare Forum (KWF), Kongan Union Mon Town (KUMT), Kongan Village Students’ Union (KVSU) & Kongan Village Council with immense joy and pride extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. C SHANPEN ANNYUHU KONYAK of Information & Public Relations Department on being promoted to the post of “Technical Supervisor” (Class-II Gazetted) and posted in the Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Kohima and also for bringing laurels to our community in general and Kongan in particular. Furthermore, the Organisations appreciates the Department of Information & Public Relations for being observative towards his technical skill and for promoting to the higher rank.

While lauding his relentless effort in technical field, the Organisations also prays that the Almighty God grant him good health for future endeavour and to be a blessing to the people through his works.

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matches that will be played by 12 clubs across the U.S., Europe and Asia in the seventh edition of the competition. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Juventus, AS Roma, AC and Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Benfica and Mexico’s Chivas de Guadalajara are also taking part in the event.

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"And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail, and thou shall be above only, and thou shall not be beneath ... " Deut 28: 13

With immense pride, pleasure and honour, Zeme Pui Baudi Nagaland convey heartiest congratulations and appreciation to Shri. Isaac Zeme, Nkwareu village, Peren, Nagaland son of Shri. Namreiliak Zeme for being promoted to the post of Subedar Major 15th Assam Regt. C/o. 99 APO. We pray that God grant him good health and wisdom and further wish him more success in his future endeavour to bring more laurel to Zeme community and the country in general.

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Some of those case are ongoing, making their way through the sports and civil courts, years after the athletes in question were identified.

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This is to inform all the residents/land owners of Sabalie Colony, Ward No. 8 Chümoukedima, that with effect from the date of this issue of order till 15 days of time, all the trees and bamboos in boundaries must be cleared and properly demarcated and also clear all the trees obstructing roads, electricity poles and wires. As per the agenda resolved and passed during public general meeting held on 23rd Feb. 2019.

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By, Head Teacher GMS Indisen

The following mentioned National People's Party State Officials and Functionaries have resigned from both the Active and Primary Membership of the Party, citing loss of confidence on the functioning of the National People's Party, Nagaland State.

1. Shri. D.P. Angami Sr. Vice-President Nagaland State 2. Shri. H. Sethrongkhyu Sangtam President Youth Wing Nagaland State 3. Shri. Bovika Yepthomi President Youth Wing NPP Dimapur District 4. Shri. Limitsung Sangtam General Secretary Youth Wing Dimapur District 5. Shri. H. Wongto NPP Ex-Candidate 54 A/C Tuensang 6. Shri. Nihoto Yeptho F/Secy, NPP Dimapur Dist., Y/Wing 7. Shri. Ikato Assumi Secy. Org. Dimapur Dist., Y/Wing

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A dedicatory programme of the Govt. Middle School, Indisen Chapel Hall and the boundary fence was held on the 28th of March 2019 at the school premises.

Both the School Chapel Hall and the boundary fence were constructed with the full initiative and financial assistance by the Indisen Village Council, Church Mission Board and the School Management Committee.

The teachers and the students of the GMS Indisen heartily appreciate and acknowledge all the support and helpful initiatives for the welfare of the school.

Moreover, the school authority warmly congratulates its two students, Mr. Imnameren and Miss Shanti Mech for achieving top positions under SDEO Dimapur in the recently declared PSLCE and EELCE results.

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Mumbai Indians beat RCB by 6 runs

Mumbai Indians players celebrate after dismissing RCB batsman Moeen Ali during their IPL match at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Thursday. (PTI)

Bengaluru, Mar 28 (PTI): An umpiring howler off the last deliver cost Royal Challengers Bangalore dearly as Mumbai Indians pipped the hosts by six runs largely due to Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant spell at the death in an IPL encounter on Thursday.

Needing six to take the game into Super Over, Lasith Malinga’s final delivery to Shivam Dube was a no-ball that was missed by the on-field umpires as RCB managed 181 for 5 in reply to 187 for 8 by Mumbai Indians.

What hurt them more

was AB de Villiers, who nearly took his team to victory with an unbeaten 70 off 41 balls would have faced the free-hit. Both umpires C Nandan and ICC Elite Panel’s S Ravi bungled completely leaving Virat Kohli seething in anger.

But nothing can be taken away from fit-again Bumrah’s mastery at the death as he singlehandedly won it for MI with superb 17th and 19th overs.

Mayank Markande, who dismissed Parthiv Patel (31 off 22 balls) with a googly was hit for a straight

boundary by Kohli.

Bumrah kept MI in the match giving away only one run in the 17th over as 40 was required off the last three overs.

Put into bat, Hardik muscled a couple into the stands and one out of sight to help Mumbai Indians recover from a middle-order collapse and post a decent 187 for 8.

Pandya hit three sixes and two fours in his unbeaten 32 off 14 balls after Yuzvendra Chahal (4/38 in 4 overs) reduced MI from a comfortable 124 for 2 to 147 for 7. MI lost five wick-

Nagaland beat Manipur in U-23 women’s cricket

Nagaland under-23 women’s cricket team in Cuttuck.

Dimapur, Mar 28 (NPN): Nagaland defeated Manipur by 10 wickets at the ongoing Round V111 of the Plate Group, Women’s Cricket Under 23 One Day League at Ravenshaw University Ground, Cuttuck in Orissa on Thursday.

Earlier Nagaland defeated Meghalaya, Sikkim and Pondicherry but lost to Bihar and Uttarkhand.

Manipur all out for 44 runs in 32.4 overs. Kabia scored 15 runs and Irengbam scored 10 runs. For Nagaland, Sheetal claimed

3 wickets, Prinkya took 2 wickets and, Trishna and Merensola claimed a wicket each. Nagaland reached the target in just 12 overs without losing a wicket.

In the next match, Nagaland will play Arunachal Pradesh on March 30.

ets in a space of 3.3 overs for only 23 runs.

This was after a vintage Yuvraj Singh was raising visions of a six sixes over with three maximums in Chahal’s 14th over. However he wasn’t fourth time lucky as Chahal’s courage to maintain flighting the ball yielded results.

Chahal then removed Suryakumar Yadav (38 off 24 balls) and Kieron Pollard in quick succession to bring RCB right back in the match.

It was then left to Hardik Pandya to score the bulk of the 30 runs in the final two overs to take MI to a fighting total on a placid batting track.

In fact, Hardik’s third and final six went out of the stadium as he gestured to the dressing rooms pointing his bulging biceps.

However at the beginning it looked like MI would cross the 200-run mark as Rohit Sharma (48 off 33 balls) and Quinton de Kock (23 off 20) added 54 for the opening stand but it was foiled by Chahal’s lion-hearted bowling.

Brief Scores: M I 1 8 7 / 8 ( Ro h i t Sharma 48, Hardik Pandya 32 n.o., Yuzvendra Chahal 4/38) beat RCB 181/5 (Virat Kohli 46, AB de Villiers 70 n.o) by 6 runs.

Bayern sign France defender Hernandez Berlin, Mar 28 (IANS): Bayern Munich have signed France defender Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid, the German record champions confirmed in an official statement.

The “Bavarians” have strengthened their squad for the next season after signing the 23-year-old versatile defender, who has put pen to paper on a five-year deal.

“I am very happy that with Lucas Hernandez we have been able to sign one of the best defensive players in the world,” Bayern’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said.

Bayern’s new arrival played since 2007 for Atletico Madrid where he played his way through all youth teams. He joined the first team in 2014 and has made 110 appearances since.

Hernandez lifted the UEFA Europa League title in 2018 with Atletico Madrid before clinching the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France’s national team after beating Croatia 4-2 in the final.

Cahill to retire from football

S y d n e y, M a r 2 8 (Agencies): For mer Millwall and Everton midfielder Tim Cahill is planning to retire at the end of the month. The 39-year-old is Australia’s all-time top goalscorer but retired from the international game after the 2018 World Cup. Cahill has been something of a globetrotter since very successful stints with Millwall and Everton earlier in his career - registering over 200 appearances and 50 goals for both clubs.

After spells in the USA, China and Australia, he is now with Indian Super League side Jamshedpur, but his contract expires at the end of the month.

Asked if he would continue playing when the deal runs out, Cahill told Optus Sport, “No, I’m an old man now in football years. I’d love to keep playing, you know, 39, had a great stint for six months in India.”

“But I’m interested in TV, going to start my A Licence, and spending quality time with my family and chilling out for a bit.

It was amazing to play in four big continents. I had a great career and I’m really thankful.”

“I’m someone that massively respects the game and I’ll take my time to learn more. Coaching is something that’s definitely going to be on the horizon,” added Cahill.

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Solskjaer named permanent Manchester United manager L o n d o n, M a r 2 8 (Agencies): Manchester United have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their permanent manager on a three-year contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

The 46-year-old Norwegian has guided United to 14 wins in 19 matches in all competitions as caretaker boss since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December.

Initially viewed as purely a stop-gap option while the club searched for a high-profile established manager, with Tottenham Hotspur’s boss Mauricio Pochettino widely reported to be their main target, the former United striker has exceeded all expectations and now has his reward.

“This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I’m beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve,” said the 46year-old in a statement on United’s website.

“From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club. It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here.”

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around United’s form - they have won 10 of their 13 Premier League games since he was appointed - Solskjaer sealed his job with the dramatic comeback win at French champions Paris St Germain which earned the club a Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona.

His positive approach to the players, supported

by Alex Ferguson’s former assistant Mike Phelan, resulted in a transformation of the mood around Old Trafford and the club’s Carrington training ground.

The upbeat, inclusive approach taken by Solskjaer contrasted markedly with the atmosphere in the latter stages of Mourinho’s

reign and delighted fans who had grown weary of the squabbles and defensive football under the Portuguese manager.

That change in tone was expected and was one of the main reasons that United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had chosen the Norwegian to be the caretaker.

But for England’s most successful club, with a record 20 domestic titles, Solskjaer also had to get the club used to winning again.

Fifth-placed United, who are locked in a battle for Champions League qualification spots with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, host Watford in the league on Saturday.

Federer into Miami Open last eight

Miami, Mar 28 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Ro ge r Federer moved into the Miami Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev and will face Kevin Anderson in the last eight.

Three-time champion Federer beat 13th seed Medvedev 6-4 6-2 in a raindelayed clash carried over from the previous day.

He had little trouble on the way to victory needing only 61 minutes to prevail in a match where he committed a mere eight unforced errors.

Federer and Medvedev split the first eight games, and then things turned quickly.

Federer broke his opponent for a 5-4 lead in the first set, fought off three break points to close out the set in the next game, and got another break to open the second set. He cruised home from there.

“I’m feeling really good,” said Federer. “Today’s match, I can be really happy with so I hope it’s going to give me some confidence for tomorrow.”

Roger Federer returns a shot to Daniil Medvedev during their Miami Open match.

“When you want to go deep in tournaments, sometimes you need those 15 minutes that go your way and you’re able to pull away with the score too,” Federer said of the break and then the rally from 0-40 down to serve out the opening set. Margins are super-slim and you need a bit of help sometimes from your opponent.”

Now, to win what would be his fourth Miami title, Federer will have to be victorious four times in

a five-day time-frame and next prevail over No 6 seed Anderson.

It’s a match between the two highest seeds left on the men’s side and the biggest test yet for Anderson since his return from an elbow issue.

Federer leads the head-to-head against Anderson 5-1, with the loss coming last year in the Wimbledon quarter-finals where Anderson won 1311 in the fifth set.

“If you beat me at

Wimbledon, you’ve got my attention,” added Federer.

E l s ew h e r e i n t h e draw the defending Miami champion John Isner has already become the first man in the field to reach the semi-finals.

T h e s eve n t h - s e e d ousted Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (7-1) 7-6 (7-5) and has now won 10 straight matches at the tournament.

Isner is yet to drop a set yet in this year’s edition at Hard Rock Stadium; 8-0 in sets, 7-0 in tie breaks.

India Open: Sindhu enters quarterfinals New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI): Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the quarterfinals after easy wins but the highlight of the day was H S Prannoy’s thrilling victory over Denmark’s Jan Jorgensen on the third day of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open here Thursday.

B Sai Praneeth and Parupalli Kashyap also advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Tour Super 500 event after contrasting wins in the men’s singles competition.

Sindhu, who clinched the title in 2017, thrashed Hong Kong’s Deng Joy Xuan 21-11 21-13 in the women’s singles, while Srikanth recorded a 21-11 21-16 win over China’s Lu Guangzu in the men’s event.

Olympic silver medallist Sindhu will next face Denmark’s eighth seed Mia Blichfeldt, who had won the Barcelona Spain Masters, while Srikanth set up a meeting with compatriot B Sai Praneeth in a rematch of their 2017 Singapore

PV Sindhu plays a shot against Hong Kong’s Deng Xuan during the second round of women’s singles badminton match at Yonex Sunrise India Open on Thursday. (PTI)

Open final.

Still recovering from a stomach problem which led to a nagging gastro-esophageal reflux and breathing issue that spoilt his last season, Prannoy overcame a stiff resistance from former world number 2 Jorgensen 21-19 20-22 21-17 to enter his first quarterfinals in eight months.

Prannoy will next lock horns with second seed and

title favourite Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, who had made it to the All England Championship final.

Praneeth, who had reached the final at Swiss Open early this month, eked out a thrilling comefrom-behind 18-21 21-16 21-15 win over fifth seeded compatriot Sameer Verma.

Kashyap, a 2014 Commonwealth Games champion, got rid of Thailand’s

Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk 21-11 21-13 in the prequarterfinal contest to set up a fight with Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu Wei, who ended Subhankar Dey’s giant-killing run with a 2116 21-13 win.

Riya Mookerjee too showed the stomach to fight before going down 8-21 21-17 13-21 to eighth seed Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark.

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