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Govt declares bank holiday on April 2 DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Nagaland government has declared April 2, 2018 (Monday) as bank holiday on account of Annual closing of Bank Accounts under Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (Act, XXVI). The declaration was in partial modification to home department’s earlier notification dated October 10, 2017, stated a corrigendum issued by Home commissioner, Abhishek Singh on Thursday.

CM to address AHoDs & HoDs meet

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): A meeting of all Administrative Heads of Department (AHoDs) and Heads of Department (HoDs) would be held on April 3, 2018 at 11am at Secretariat Conference Hall. A government circular stated that the chief minister would address the meeting and directed all AHoDs and HoDs to attend the meeting positively.

NSDMA monsoon preparedness meeting

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has informed that a monsoon preparedness meeting will be held on April 17, 2018 at 11am in the office of the chief minister secretariat. According to a government circular, the meeting will be held under the chairmanship of chief minister and chairman NSDMA to review the status of public infrastructure and to assess public utilities such as bridges, culverts, drainage etc. before the onset of monsoon. In this regard, all technical departments, which are maintaining the community assets, have been requested to come with the updated status report of the public utilities.

Woman found dead

KOHIMA, MAR 29 (NPN): In a delayed report, a middleaged woman was reportedly found dead at Khonoma, near British Bungalow on March 28 at around 11am.

According to police sources, the victim identified as Pezano, around 51-year old, lived alone. Sources said the body was found inside a Water tank with head injuries. Police said post-mortem was conducted Thursday.

A case has been registered with Women Police Station under IPC Section 302 and investigation is on, added police. (Correspondent)

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SC judge red flags Centre’s interference, asks CJI to act

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (PTI): Senior-most Supreme Court judge, Justice J Chelameswar, has shot off a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) asking him to consider convening a full court to take up the issue of alleged executive interference in judiciary.

Justice Chelameswar, in his letter written on March 21, cautioned that “the bonhomie between the judiciary and the government in any State sounds the death knell to democracy”.

The unprecedented letter, copies of which were also sent to 22 other apex court judges, questioned the probe initiated by Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Dinesh Maheshwari against District and Sessions Judge Krishna Bhat at the instance of Union Ministry of Law and Justice, despite his name being recommended for elevation twice by the Collegium.

“Someone from Bangalore has already beaten us in the race to the bot-

Justice J Chelameswar

tom. The Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court is more than willing to do the Executive bidding, behind our back,” Justice Chelameswar wrote in his six-page letter.

Raising the issue of judicial independence, he said, “We, the judges of the Supreme Court of India, are being accused of ceding our independence and our institutional integrity to the Executive’s incremental encroachment.

The executive is always impatient, and brooks no disobedience even of the judiciary if it can. Attempts were always made to treat

the Chief Justices as the Departmental Heads in the Secretariat...”

Chelameswar took serious note of the communication between the Karnataka HC chief justice and the executive saying, “the role of High Court ceases with its recommendation”.

He said any correspondence, clarificatory or otherwise, has to be between the executive and the SC. Referring to Bhat’s case, he said, “To my mind, I could recollect no instance from the past, of the executive bypassing the Supreme Court, more particularly while its recommendations are pending...”

“A s k i n g t h e H i g h Court to re-evaluate our recommendation in this matter has to be deemed improper and contumacious,” he said.

Chelameswar said the judiciary may not be “faroff ” when the executive would directly communicate with the High Court about pending cases and ask what orders are to be

passed. “Let us also not forget the bonhomie between the judiciary and the government in any State sounds the death knell to democracy. We both are mutual watchdogs, so to say, no mutual admirers, much less constitutional cohorts”, he said in the letter to the CJI. Asking the CJI to take up the issue of executive interference in judiciary by convening a full court on the judicial side, he said this was necessary in order to ensure that the institution (Supreme Court) remained relevant under the scheme of the Constitution.

He then referred to an instance from the past when the apex court had taken serious note of direct communication of the then Law Minister with the High Courts on the issue of judges’ transfer which had finally led to the judgement in first judges case in 1981.

Later, the Collegium had assumed power with regard to judges’ appointment in higher judiciary.

ANCSU voices out against VIP attachment DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has appealed to the state government not to allow attachment of any assistant/associate professors with VIPs. In a representation addressed to the minister for Higher & Technical education, All Nagaland College Students’ Union vice president, Benjong Longchar, and general secretary, Vimeyiekho Vitso, stated that the union was against attachment of assistant professors/associate professors with any of the VIP since they were supposed to be teaching in their posted institutions.

Further, ANCSU demanded immediate detachment of such assistant professors/associate professors, if any, as that would directly affect the institution jeopardizing the student community.

The union cautioned that it would be vigilant in this regard and would not compromise under any condition that would hamper the welfare of students.

NNPGs WC cracks whip against defection DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Working Committee (WC) of six NNPGs currently negotiating with the Government of India (GoI) has taken a serious note of defection of national workers among NNPGs and held an emergency meeting in Delhi to discuss the issue.

In a statement later issued to the media, WC convener, N Kitovi Zhimomi, and four co- conveners, Wangtin Naga, Zhopra Vero, Kiumukum and Z Hozheto Chophy appealed to these “restless and unsettled” national workers to recommit and rededicate themselves to whichever NNPG they were affiliated and owe allegiance to.

It warned of empowering civil and military authorities of respective political groups to identify and deal with “unprincipled” members before they disturb, destabilise and destroy the unity and integrity of NNPGs and derail the ongoing political dialogue with GoI. According to the statement, these were historic days for the Naga people and that nothing could be more dangerous than ele-

ments with ulterior motives who did not understand the meaning of Indo-Naga political solution.

Knowing well that there would be restless, selfish and immature individuals within NNPGs who would seek higher ranks and plump assignments through defection with little regard for the progress and status of the Indo-Naga political dialogue, the WC said it signed joint declarations on May 13, 2017, September 19, 2017, October 6, 2017 and reaffirmed the same in January this year upholding the principal of reconciliation and unity in letter and spirit so as not to entertain any defection among the NNPGs and also cautioning the defectors within the six NNPGs to rejoin the parent organisations at the earliest.

WC said that while much patience had been shown to these elements, the disturbing character and activities of a few national workers among NNPGs had been observed by it.

They seemed to be deaf and blind to the situational reality in pursuit of individual benefits, it added.

NPF accuses PDA govt of fund diversions Central govt to 100% fund Govt appointments, development projects in NE creation of posts

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Opposition NPF has accused PDA government of diverting funds from ongoing road projects, instead of bringing additional fund from the Centre.

In a statement issued to the media on Thursday, NPF termed the state government’s assertion of bringing funds from the Centre to develop the State as hollow and devoid of any basis.

It alleged that the government had on March 14 decided to divert funds sanctioned by the previous DAN regime for maintenance and repair of roads in various parts of the State at the whims and fancies of Rio to benefit his areas and cronies.

NPF claimed that the previous government had accorded sanction for development, repair and maintenance of 17 road projects

all over the State under Special Road Development Programme amounting to Rs 150 crore. These road projects included, among others, Naginimora-Tiru road, Zunheboto town road, Longtoker village-Tuensang road, Shamatore town road, drainage and road repair at Darogapathar (Dimapur), Thonoknyu-Waphur road (Noklak), HeningkunglwaKupunala road, construction of Niuland bridge/ culvert and Peren-TeningNsong road. Most of these works had been completed and some were on the verge of being completed, it added.

The release, however, stated out that much to the chagrin of people and contractors, some of whom had volunteered to undertake work at the request of general public even without formal work orders since model code of conduct came into effect then, the

PDA government had on March 14 revised the projects, while administrative approval for withdrawal of funds was reissued for other works like Circular Road at Sovima, road and drainage at Seluophe, repair and maintenance of road at Razhaphe, Circular Road at Phesama, EAC HQ road at Botsa, etc.

The party clarified that it was in no way against any developmental activity anywhere in the State and wholeheartedly welcomed the PDA government’s decision to develop areas where the chief minister has interests.

However, NPF regretted that instead of bringing additional funds from the Centre, the government of the day had stooped so low as to divert funds earmarked for projects, most of which had been completed and others were nearing completion.

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New Delhi, Mar 29 (IANS): Central government will now 100% fund the development projects in the North Eastern region - unlike 90% as per previous policy while the remaining had to be done by the state, it was announced on Thursday.

Briefing the media after Cabinet meet, Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh called the decision as “historic”. Central government has allocated Rs 4,500 crore for the purpose.

The ongoing projects would be as per the older formula of 90:10 but the new projects would be completely funded by the Centre, he said, adding that the ongoing projects would be completed by 2020.

He said the focus areas of the 100% centrally-funded development schemes would be bamboo, regional tourism and higher education including medical education.

He also announced a road development scheme for the Nort East.

“We have also announced a Northeast Road Development Scheme for the ‘orphan’ roads. This is the first region-specific road development scheme. The orphan roads are the ones which lie between two states and were neglected. Now the Centre had adopted these orphan roads,” Singh said. He said that the government has initially pledged Rs 1,000 crore for the project.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal interest in bringing equitable development to the North East had started showing “transformational results”.

It may also be mentioned that the Union Cabinet, on March 21 approved the North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS), 2017 with financial outlay of Rs 3,000 crore up to March 2020.

It said government will provide necessary allocations for remaining period of scheme after assessment before March 2020.

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio has appointed Ntsemo Ngullie as chairman of Nagaland Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) with immediate effect. This was stated in a notification issued by APC & mission director, T. Imkonglemba Ao, IAS. Meanwhile, the government has also appointed Priyang Pandey as OSD to the state government with its headquarters at Nagaland House, New Delhi. Pandey is reportedly a senior research fellow & project head of India Foundation, a think tank with links to the BJP. According to the cabinet memorandum dated March 27, 2018, Pandey’s appointment was made based on the request of the deputy chief minister and orders issued on March 22, 2018.

Further, to facilitate smooth functioning of the chief minister’s office, a proposal was made to create 10 tenure/ ex-cadre posts-- PRO to CM in the rank of commissioner & secretary; in the rank of secretaries-- OSD to CM, special assistant to CM, press secretary to CM and media officer; OSD (backward) in the rank of jt. secretary; asst. press secretary, two media assistants and asst. PS to CM as class-I gazetted officers.

Training module on HIV&AIDS for law enforcers, church Y. Patton calls on Rajnath Singh; DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Training module on combating HIV&AIDS for law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and faith-based organisations (FBOs) was launched at Hotel Japfu, Kohima on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, chief secretary Temjen Toy urged organisations like Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), Kripa Foundation and others involved in creating out awareness to focus more on vulnerable and high risk groups. He lamented that there was lack of behavioural and habitual changes despite modernisation and liberalisation that had made everyone aware of HIV/AIDS. He stressed targeting college and school-going groups to sensitise them on the need for behavioural changes. Acknowledging that combating the scourge of HIV&AIDS was still a major challenge, Toy ex-

pressed happiness at the continuing efforts being made to combat the same.

He urged the people involved in battling the deadly disease to remain focused and take informed decision.

Expressing happiness at the steps being taken by police department to contain spread of the disease, the chief secretary observed that with the support of the church and LEA the challenge could be tackled in a more effective manner.

He said when he was in the health sector15 years back the issue was more about creating awareness and sensitisation against stigmatisation. The thrust remained the same now, though the focus had changed, he added.

Earlier, the focus was more on high risk groups like truck drivers, FSWs and security personnel, he pointed out. Toy also released the book on the train-

ing module.

DGP Rupin Sharma, who too was present at the function, remarked that keeping the police personnel insulated from the deadly disease was important. He said police could play the role of a consumer of the training module as well as that of a facilitator.

S h a r m a s u g ge s t e d strengthening training module so that more people could be trained to help combat the disease. He also suggested structured lessons for students in schools, as it would act as a good catchment area to teach children the ill effects of HIV&AIDS. Meanwhile, admitting that the church had for long looked upon the pandemic as God’s curse upon sinful humankind and therefore detached itself from addressing the issue, Rev Dr Mechiehol Savi in his speech pointed that the

church had lately taken the responsibility of educating people on ways at containing the disease.

In his opening remark, Kripa Foundation director Abou Mere informed the gathering that the foundation had hired consultant to work on a training module for LEA and FBO aimed at empowering the police and church workers in combating HIV&AIDS. He expressed the confidence that the training module would help in understanding the epidemic and develop appropriate responses to tackle the challenges.

While Vikholie Yiese chaired the programme, Rev Savi said the invocation prayer. FBO consultant Vinito Chishi and LEA consultant Dr Sashimeren delivered short speeches.

NSACS project director Dr Nangshimeren highlighted the objective of the training module.

discuss state’s financial situation

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Nagaland’s deputy chief minister, Y. Patton, Thursday called on the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, at his official residence in New Delhi.

In a statement issued by the PRO (IPR) Nagaland House on Thursday, the deputy chief minister, during their discussion, deliberated on the financial situation of the state. He urged the Union Home Minister to release Special Plan assistance (SPA) liabilities of Rs. 863.95 crore at the earliest for the state.

Pa t t o n , w h o a l s o holds home portfolio, requested for security related expenditure (SRE) re-imbursement and to include mobile internet charges under SRE. Union Home Minister agreed to take up the

Y. Patton with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.

matter and assured Patton of all possible help for the state.

On Wednesday, the deputy chief minister also met the Union Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju, and appraised him about the current situation

in the state.

Meanwhile, sources informed that all 12 BJP legislators were camped in the national capital.

BJP sources said the BJP legislators were in Delhi to pay courtesy call to the Central leaders.

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Tsütuonuomia inter Peli celebrates silver jubilee

Keneizhakho, Neibu along with Peli union leaders and others during the jubilee celebration at Kohima village on Thursday (NP).

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KO H I M A , M A R 2 9 (NPN): Tsütuonuomia Peli Union and Tsütuonuomia youth organization celebrated Tsütuonuomia inter Peli Sekrenyi Rüzhü Silver Jubilee with MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro as the chief guest and vice chairman of T. Khel council as the guest of honour. It was held at Tsütuonuomia ground Kohima village on

Thursday.

Nakhro in his address lauded the organizers for organizing the inter Peli Sekhrenyi sports jubilee programme which should foster unity and develop a sense of competition and oneness among the various Peli unions of the Khel.

He appreciated the various activities conducted by the Khel’s Peli for the welfare of the society and encouraged them to bring a good

name to village, tribe and state. He reminded the gathering that any game or sport required good organization and discipline for players to reach higher levels.

The programme was chaired by Dzieseneituo Belho, cultural secretary Tsütuonuomia Peli union, invocation prayer said by Pastor Khedi Baptist Kehou Rev. Pelhousehu Belho, jubilee greeting delivered by

NDPP 34 Aghunato holds thanksgiving

Attendees, village officials and others at the programme.

DIMAPUR: NDPP 34 Aghunato A/C organised a “thanksgiving programme” on March 28 at Aghunato town for the success in the recently conducted general assembly elections.

A DIPR report stated that the programme was attended by advisor Food and Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology & consumer Protection and NSDMA, Pukhayi Sumi, MLA representing 34 Aghunato A/C. In his greeting, Pukhayi thanked God for His blessings. He also thanked the people for their “sacrifices”, cooperation, support and for

giving him another opportunity to serve the people.

The MLA also briefed the gathering about his vision to develop Aghunato assembly constituency adding that a general meeting would be organised soon to deliberate on developmental issues. He then assured them that all the villages under Aghunato Sub-Division would receive government assistance.

In a shor t speech, the NDPP convenor of 34 Aghunato A/C, Hokugha Yeptho, thanked electors for extending their support to the MLA and the NDPP

party.

Other who spoke in the programme included Ghokiho Zhimo GB Khewoto Village, Vikheho Yeptho GB Aquba Village, Kahuto GB Lizuto Village, Kakheto GB Thokihimi, Toniho Yeptho, NTC president .

The programme was chaired by NDPP working president, Akato Yeptho; invocation said by Catholic Church Aghunato Pastor, Pastor Hetoshe (James), a special number presented

by Alice & co. and vote of thanks was given by NDPP 34 Aghunato A/C president, Hoito Achumi.

president Tsütuonuomia Peli union Visasislie Suohu, folk song presented by Peli union while the vote of thanks was proposed by president Tsütuonuomia yoputh organization Kevisenyü Zatsu.

Hundred members of Peli no. 7- 18 (age group) conducted a sports & games event after the formal programme like tug of war, various traditional games and traditional folk songs.

Moya-KiuroAmikioro joint VCs notify DIMAPUR: The joint council of Moya, Kiuro and Amikioro villages have resolved to restrict heavy vehicles from June 1 within its jurisdiction to facilitate road maintenance.

The joint village council, in a press release issued

by M. Thsesong Hd. GB Moya, Tsalimong, VCC Moya, Y. Tsasukiu, Hd. GB Kiuro, Likhomong, VCC Kiuro, T. Chuba, Hd. GB Amikioro and Kurakmong, VCC Amikioro village, stated that, due to deplorable road conditions, government officials were unable to visit the villages for developmental activities which resulted in great losses for the rural people.

Therefore, the joint village councils resolved to permit the 2 months of April & May to ferry timber (Fanta) and pine wood.

It further warned that, after the stipulated time, heavy fines shall be imposed upon defaulters and the vehicles will be seized by the joint councils.

ADC & administrator WTC informs DIMAPUR: ADC & Administrator, Wokha Town Council (WTC) Wokha, Nokchasashi, has informed all concerned that renewal and obtaining of trade permit under Wokha town has been extended till April 30.

A DIPR report stated that the ADC & administration Wokha Town Council, in a notification, noted that many business establishments has been running without obtaining trade permit from the concerned Authority which is in violation of the provision of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001.

The notification directed private schools, private colleges, private hostels, private banks, bricks, sand, cement stockiest, water tankers, saw/rice mills, stone crusher, cable distributors, bamboo/ wood dealers, hawkers and any other business establishments running without trade permits to obtain it within the given time period.

The ADC & administration Wokha Town Council warned that defaulters would be penalized as per provisions of the law.

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news in Brief Pangnyu to launch Swachhata Pakhwada: Minister for Health & Family Welfare, S.. Pangnyu Phom, will be launching Swachhata Pakhwada (Fortnight) – 2018 on April 2, 10:30 a.m. at the Conference Hall, NHAK MD, Kohima.

DDVFAA new office bearers: Dimapur District Veterinary Field Assistant Association (DDVFAA) in its general meeting held on March 22 at the residence of its treasurer Burma Camp Dimapur has elected new team of office bearers for the year 201820. The new team is led by Kambo V. Sumi as president, Thungchamo Mozhui as general secretary along with five others LCYO meeting: Lotha Colony Youth Organization Executives (LCYO) has invited youth members of the LCYO for the annual meet 2018 and annual action plan for the year 2018-2019.

All the board members of the youth organization have been requested to attend the annual meet without fail on March 31, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Lotha Colony Panchayat Hall.

NPYC executive meeting: Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) has convened its executive meeting on April 9 at NPYC office, Kohima with secretary Indian youth congress (IYC) in-charge Nagaland, Kirbe Dulom.

All executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

SDEO Tseminyu informs govt schools: Sub Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Tseminyu has informed all government schools under the establishment of SDEO Tseminyu

that a sensitization programme on MDM scheme cum meeting of all heads of institutions, teachers and staff has been organized in coordination with Rengma students union on April 4, 10 a.m at Tseminyu town hall. All staff have been requested to attend the meeting.

MHD general meeting: Mao Hoho Dimapur (MHD) has convened a general meeting on March 31, 1 p.m at Mao Community Hall, Kuda Village.

All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

WCH 50th general meeting: Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) has convened its 50th general meeting on April 7, 11 a.m. at community hall, Diezephe. All the executive members, advisors, representatives to CPO, representatives to Tenyimia union, Western Chakhesang mothers’ association, Western Chakhesang GBs union, Western Chakhesang youth organization, Western Chakhesang students; union and two representatives from each units have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANIEF joint meeting: Nagaland Industrial Entrepreneurs Federation (ANIEF) has convened a joint meeting of its state-level office bearers and action committee on April 3, 9 a.m at the residence of its treasurer, Upper PWD Colony, Kohima to review matters relating to the long pending cases of CTS and CCIS under the state department of industries and commerce. All concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting.

NU: SASRD organizes career counselling workshop DIMAPUR: Counselling and Placement Cell, Nagaland University (NU) SASRD organized a four day Career Counselling Workshop from March 24–27.

Promotion of soft skills, agri-entrepreneurship development along with in depth sessions on career orientation towards agri-business management, civil services examinations were the main components of the workshop.

A press release by NU SASARD stated that, Dean NU: SASRD, Prof.

A. K. Makar exhorted the students to take up the challenges ahead in their career with confidence using the learning experiences gained during the workshop.

Also, counselling and placement cell in-charge, Dr. K. K. Jha planned the technical sessions of the workshop and applauded the students for their whole hearted participation. He also his expressed gratitude and thanks to Pro Vice –Chancellor, NU: SASRD,

Prodigals’ Home Sericulture training conducted in Kohima celebrates 12 yrs

Students with counselling incharge, Dr. K K Jha, resource person from TIME on the inaugural day of Workshop.

Prof. T. Lanusosang for providing all needed facilities and help for organizing the workshop.

The programme also incorporated a complete session on motivating the students to take up Agrientrepreneurial ventures so as to make them job providers and not job seekers.

Nzan Mongi, Kikr ukhrienuo Rutsa, Saya D., Hisato Sumi of III Yr B.Sc (Ag) and Se-

roba Sangtam & Watisenla Longkumer of IV Yr B.Sc (Ag) gave their feedbacks on the concluding day. The workshop comprised of 8 sessions with 5 resource persons from T.I.M.E, Guwahati with 96 UG & PG students participating in the workshop.

The programme had practical sessions on CV building , soft skill development, group discussion, mock interviews, quantita-

tive aptitude, data interpretation and data sufficiency, analytical reasoning, verbal ability, reading comprehension, problem solving and decision making, simulation games on team building and leadership development, creating awareness about different avenues of career opportunities available in Agri-allied sectors as well preparation of GRE, GMAT and TOEFL for higher studies abroad.

NBDA, MARCOFED chairmen take office

TEAR partnership

Participants and officials of the Skill Upgradation Training Programme.

DIMAPUR: Department of Sericulture, Kohima in collaboration with Research Extension Centre, Central Silk Board, Dimapur organised a “Skill Upgradation Training Programme” for stakeholders of sericulture in “Ericulture Package of Practices”, in various blocks of Kohima district from February 8 to March 23.

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A press release by the department reported that the training was held under IESDP-NERTPS (2018) with an aim to empower women and create sustainable livelihood through ericulture.

Altogether, 500 farmers took part in the training which was completed in ten batches.

The release said that

the training was conducted through power point presentations and on-field demonstrations using new and improvised technologies.

The various topics that were taught included Eri host plants and their cultivation, eri silkworm rearing, diseases and pests management of silkworm and host plants, economics and byproducts of ericulture and

construction of ideal rearing houses for the silkworms.

The resource persons for the training were sericulture supervisor, Atenjemba Imchen; extension officer, Keneizeto Khro; extension agent, Henwalo Lorin; sericulture supervisor, Thepfurokou and assistant sericulture officer and training co-ordinator, Yingsungbeni Ngully.

DIMAPUR: Prodigals’ home, Dimapur celebrated its 12 years of partnershipcum-phase out with TEAR Australia on March 29 at IDMI training hall, NStCB administrative building, Dimapur.

Speaking at the programme, Nga Nguyen TEAR, Australia’s program officer for northern India encouraged the participants to strive forward and gave an appreciation certificate to Prodigals’ Home from TEAR, Australia.

Life shaping experiences were also shared by some of the community members. The participants comprised of government departments, GBs, council members, women members and project beneficiaries.

Formal closing of the project was marked with the release of a booklet containing learning experiences and suggestions for going forward. The programme was chaired by Takonaro, a welcome speech was delivered by Maong jamir, “experience with TEAR”

by K. Ela, director,and the vote of thanks was given by Losa Kayina.

Party officials with newly appointed chairman of MARCOFED, Dr. M. Chuba in his office.

DIMAPUR: Accompanied by state BJP officials, newly appointed chairman of Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), Visasolie Lhoungu, state BJP president and chairman of Nagaland State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers’ Federation (MARCOFED) Dr. M. Chuba, core committee member, took over their new assignments in their respective offices on March 26 and 28.

A press release by general secretary, BJP Nagaland, Jaangsillung Gonmei stated that while interacting with the department, the party was “enthused” with the new assignments and hoped that they will usher in an era of innova-

tive initiatives to improve the existing infrastructure and programmes of the departments. The release also said the party hoped that they would develop their respective sectors to address several severe issues like job creation for the educated and uneducated unemployed, poverty alleviation, etc.

Addressing the department and party officials, chairmen of the bamboo mission and MARCOFED was confident that positive developmental changes would be ushered in and he assured them that he would strive hard towards realizing the goals for the people.

Team leader NBDA, Peter Lichamo, in his brief

said that Nagaland had the highest varieties of bamboo which were not commercially utilised and that sustenance and proper utilization of these resources would address a myriad of economic issues.

Managing director of MARCOFED, T. Vituko Zhimo explained that MARCOFED was set up in 1968 but effectively commenced functioning in 1969 and that there was a lull for a decade till 2008 from when it improved.

The press release also acknowledged chief minister, Neiphiu Rio and congratulated the new incumbents with the party’s best wishes for a successful tenure.

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WEATHER FORECAST March 30

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Agartala Hot with clouds and sun

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Partly sunny

30 15

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Guwahati Overcast with a stray t-storm 30 19 Imphal

Partly sunny and beautiful

Itanagar Cooler

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Shillong

Partly sunny with a t-storm

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Kohima

A morning t-storm in spots

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Dimapur Pleasant with clouds and sun Mkg

A thunderstorm in spots

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Tuensang Cooler with partial sunshine

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Coordination meetings at Chizami and Changtongya

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ed that chairman SDO (C), Changtongya, Chumlamo Humtsoe, welcomed the new members and encouraged all to be responsible in serving the public to the fullest of their abilities.

Reviewing the last meeting minutes, Humtsoe reminded members to document their respective office boundaries and submit it to the SDO (C)’s office.

The meeting discussed the construction of waiting shed inside the treasury office; repairing and maintenance of the roads at the town; the house thoroughly deliberated the matter regarding the attached doctor at Community Health Centre, Changtongya to be recalled and decided to forward the matter to the concerned MLA for necessary action; installation of

solar light, in the town -- the house decided to write to the concerned department (New & Renewable Energy); the house decided to open a Bank Account of the SDDCF Welfare Fund at NSCB Ltd and the house also decided to host the SDDCF football tournament by the year end.

The following members were selected for the fund raising committee: convener- RC Chiten Memorial Government High School, Temsuwapang and JE PWD (R&B), Er. Wapong, OC Thana, Sietuo Kiri and APRO, Meyisusu Jamir as members.

The new members namely, OC Thana, Sietuo Kiri , I/C SIB, Vch Roa Karamsetti, and SDO (Power), Er. Imkong Wati were welcomed by the chairman in the meeting.

ZDLSA conducts awareness programme

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) organized a legal awareness programme on Consumer Rights, MACT Cases and Criminal Procedural Laws at DC conference hall Zunheboto on March 28.

A press release from Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) public relation assistant stated that resource person Niechochiyi Suyie, district and sessions judge and chairman ZDLSA spoke on the topic “Consumer Rights and MACT Cases”. He gave a clear and in-depth explanation of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and the Motor Vehicle Act. He stressed that the public/consumer should be aware of their rights and must ask for receipts of any goods purchased and in case of any grievance they should approach the District Consumer redressal forum.

He also laid emphasis on the public keeping vigil on the plying of commercial vehicles without insurance and valid documents and in case of detection of any flaws to report it to the concerned authority.

Tovi Z. Yepthomi, retainer lawyer ZDLSA highlighted the rights of accused persons and the

ZDLSA officials with village officials and others at the awareness programme.

basic procedures to be followed in a criminal case.

He also explained that as citizens of India, it was our duty to co-operate with investigation agencies in criminal cases.

The programme concluded with the closing remarks and acknowledgment by Easter H. Yepthomi, panel lawyer ZDLSA. The programme was chaired by Atoka Achumi, JMFC & secretary ZDLSA. A short speech was delivered by Mongo Khiamniungan, EAC Zunheboto.

Dobashi, Gaon Bura Association Zunheboto, Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sumi Totimi Hoho and Zunheboto Town Youth Forum attended the programme.

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Kezhienyi Khalo, MLA with SDO(C) and other officials after the Chizami coordination meeting.

DIMAPUR: Chizami and Changtongya both held coordination meetings on March 28.

Chizami: The coordination meeting with all the head of offices under Chizami Sub-Division was convened by Kezhienyi Khalo, MLA. A DIPR report stated that in his address, Khalo encouraged officers to work wholeheartedly to uplift society. He also warned that action would be initiated against any irregular and negligent officer.

The meeting was presided by SDO (C), Chizami, Renbomo.

Changtongya: Changtongya sub-divisional departmental coordination meeting was held at the office chambers of SDO (C)’s Office.

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IMPHAL, Mar 29: Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) has demanded an immediate resignation of the chief minister N Biren Singh, after he reportedly made a controversial statement at the Madhavpur Fair held at Porbandar in Gujarat.

According to MSF, Singh in his address at the inaugural day of four-day Madhavpur Mela at Porbandar district of Gujarat, said that “In the time of Lord Krishna, there was no separate Arunachal Pradesh or Assam or Manipur. The entire Northeast was one entity.”

He also reportedly said that Northeast region was part of India since the time of Lord Krishna. In a strong reaction, the federation also staged a protest on the street along Tidim Road in Imphal. Members of MSF also blocked the road along the Tidim road (ImphalChurachandpur Road) for

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about an hour, shouting various slogans decrying Singh’s statement.

MSF president Ngariyanbam Milan said that Singh’s statement has not only distorted the history of Manipur, but the chief minister has sold out entire “Manipur nation in his pursuit to obtain some benefits from the India government”.

Milan also said that Singh by linking the history of Manipur with the history of India and Hindutva, has tried to project the history of Manipur in the wrong light. Therefore, if the chief minister was ignorant about the history of Manipur, then

he must step down from the post of chief minister, the federation demanded.

MSF also demanded clarification from the chief minister, cautioning that failing to do so, the federation said that it will join hands with the people of Manipur and will launch series of agitations.

South East Asia Cultural Organisation (SEACO) also strongly reacted to chief minister’s statement and said that the organization will not allow anybody to convert the land into “Hindu land.”

The chief minister’s statement, “Now, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland are on the border of China but Lord Krishna made them part of India during his time”, was “unscrupulous”, SEACO said.

The organization further pointed out that the statement of Singh “not only sold the Meitei community but was an insult to the Meitei community.

Manipur govt modifies order on Good Friday Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAR 29: Manipur government on Thursday evening modified its earlier order regarding declaration of full working day on March 30 (Good Friday). According to joint secretary (GAD), Ng Roben Singh said “considering sentiments associated with March 30 being a Good Friday,” the government has declared March 30 as full working day only for financial institutions and banks which are linked to state treasuries.

In its earlier order, issued by under secretary (GAD) GS Max Guite, March 30 was declared as full working day for all government offices and financial institutions in Manipur.

It had also directed all heads of department/treasury and sub-treasury officers/officials and bank employees etc to attend office on March 30 (Good Friday) as usual.

Meanwhile, Kuki Inpi Kangpokpi district (KIKD) has vehemently criticized the earlier order issued by the state government declaring March 30 as a full working day.

Indo- Kyrgyzstan joint warfare exercise in Mizoram

Indian Army and Kyrgyzstan Army during the joint training exercise in Mizoram.

A izaw l , M a r 2 9 (Agencies): The fifth Indo- Kyrgyzstan Joint Training Exercise “KHANJAR V” culminated on Thursday after a Joint Tactical Validation Exercise and a closing ceremony held at Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte

in Mizoram.

According to TNT, two week of joint training that commenced on March 16 included understanding tactics of platoon level, developing inter operability and sharing of best practices controlled by a Joint Command Post.

Col A S Bains, SM of the Indian Army and Col Radjapov Ruslan Kyrgyzstan Army witnessed a Joint Tactical Validation Exercise conducted at training area of Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare Schoo School, Vairengte. Col Bolokbaev Kanatbek of Kyrgyzstan

Army also addressed both the contingents.

The exercise involved insertion of troops by slithering from helicopters and destroying a terrorist hide out. It demonstrated the commitment of both armies in working closely with each other to address the growing issue of global terrorism in all its forms.

“The exercise was a success and has taught valuable lessons to the troops of both the countries. The camaraderie developed between the contingents during the course of exercise will assist in enhancing confidence between the two armies which may be called upon to grapple with AntiTerrorism Operations,” Defence PRO (Kohima) Col C Konwer said.

The conduct of these Bilateral Military Exercises is also an important step to uphold the values of peace, prosperity and trust in the region, said Col Konwer.

Meghalaya gets `135 cr for SSA programme humongous efforts of the Chief Minister and the State Government even as he added that so far, the funds received from Government of India is Rs 20053.000 lakhs and the f unds from the State Government is Rs 4309.149 lakhs, totaling Rs 24362.149 lakhs. “The total receipt as of date id Rs 37888.649,” he said Rymbui also maintained that as per the sanction order, the entire amount has been released under General head (Recurring) for implementation of activities under SSA scheme for SC/ST component during 2017-18 “Payment of salary for the month

DIMAPUR SANIS EKHUNG The Dimapur Sanis Ekhung extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. K. Remphamo Kikon on being promoted to the post of Joint Director of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Ekhung prays to Almighty God to grant him wisdom and good health and wishes him bright and successful service career.

(Mr. Renathung Kikon) Gen. Secy, Dimapur Sanis Ekhung

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order.

The distribution of rice during Congress rule was erratic and unreliable, said several women activists.

Activist Purnishashi Yengkhom said the people thought things will improve under the Bharatiya Janata Party’s rule.

“However people are getting just three kg of rice in a month at the rate of Rs 3 per kg,” she added.

There are similar complaints from below poverty line villagers in some other areas.

KSO activists threatened other forms of agitation if not given their due share.

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Karam Shyam has called for a report since the rice stock for the district is said to have been lifted on time.

Meanwhile, highly placed sources said on Thursday that Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s appeal to armed militant outfits for holding negotiations for durable peace have got no response.

Assam to get fast-track courts for rape, murder

Assam govt to bring in Bill to solve women’s varsity impasse

Guwahati, Mar 29 (IANS): Gauhati High Court on Thursday resolved to approve setting up exclusive fast-track courts in Assam for day-to-day trial of cases relating to rape and murder of women and children. The court order came following a letter from Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court on March 26.

“An administrative Committee consisting of the Chief Justice and several senior judges has resolved to approve the matter in a meeting held at the office of the Chief Justice,” said a statement issued by the court. The court added that the committee had also resolved to work out the modalities and submit a report within three days.

Sonowal has expressed deep concer n over the ghastly rape and murder of a minor girl at Nagaon district and other cases of similar nature. Sonowal also expressed regret that the society had to face such grisly crimes even though women have traditionally enjoyed high respect in the Assamese society. Sonowal in his letter also lauded the efforts of the Gauhati High Court for setting up fast track courts to try cases under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1971 which has led to speedy conviction of culprits and reducing incidents of poaching in Assam.

Guwahati, Mar 29 (PTI): The Assam government Thursday announced to bring in a rectifying Bill to solve the impasse in the Assam Women’s University where students are agitating over the demand for a permanent vice-chancellor since March 5.

“We are in the process to rectify this issue. We have to repeal the current Act and bring in a fresh Act. We are bringing in a rectifying Bill,” Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the Assembly.

Sarma urged Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami to take initiative to talk to the agitating students to end their indefinite strike at the varsity.

The university is situated in Goswami’s constituency of Jorhat.

G o s wa m i a s s u r e d the House that the Assam Women’s University (AWU) will be protected.

“Here, only women will win. No BJP, no Congress will win,” Goswami said after a stormy debate over the alleged irregularities in the AWU. Earlier, Sarma and former chief minister Tarun Gogoi traded charges over various issues related to the AWU, mainly regarding appointment of the mentor.

Sarma said the mentor’s post was not a part of the Act, which was passed

AFFIDAVIT

AFFIDAVIT On the basis of affidavit Reg. No. 2092/2018 Dated 28.03.2018, Juhi daughter of Sudama Das, 41 Assam Rifles C/o 99 APO. Juhi's date of birth was wrongly entered as 27.12.1990 in documents. The Correct Official date of birth is 30.09.1991. The same shall use in all purposes in future.

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I dreamt I saw the saviour climb up Calvary, up Calvary I sorrowed oh, I sorrowed to see the heavy cross He bore I cried, O Christ must it be, He sighed, I bear this cross for thee.

I dreamt I saw Him hanging there on Calvary, on Calvary I wept to see a crown of thorns, His brow in mockery adorn, When lo! Whisper from the tree, Thy sins are sharper thorns to me.

I dreamt I saw the saviour slain on Calvary, on Calvary And when such agony He bore, my heart was pierced to the core; But hark! Again He spoke to me, I bear this grief to set thee free.

I woke to find my dream was true, Calvary, Calvary The sins were mine His body bore, for me the cruel thorn He wore, Oh, wondrous love to die for me, I yield myself, O Lord to thee.

Ms. R. L. Kinghen

in the House in 2013 during his stint as Education Minister in Gogoi’s Cabinet.

Gogoi said the mentor was appointed till a permanent VC is engaged, but even incumbent Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal held meetings with the mentor and did not appoint a permanent VC for the AWU. Sarma said the government is working on to resolve the issue by taking measures such as turning the AWU into a full-fledged university by appointing a permanent VC. The AWU has been functioning without a VC and any permanent teaching staff since classes began there in 2014.

Assam Agricultural University’s VC K M Bujarbaruah is functioning as the Mentor and all the teachers have been appointed on contract and ad-hoc basis.

Earlier, the Assembly was adjourned for 15 minutes amid the opposition Congress storming the Well of the House repeatedly and forcing the Speaker to

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Dated, Mon the 20th March' 2018

NOTICE

ENGAGEMENT OF INTERNS, TRAINEES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Bureau of Indian Standards is engaging interns, graduate engineer trainees, science graduate trainees, diploma trainees and young professionals on short term basis. For details of the requirement, remuneration, duration of engagement, educational qualifications, etc., please refer to BIS website: www. bis.gov.in. davp 08103/11/0028/1718

The Seyochung Area Union Kohima (SAUK) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations on this wonderful moment of success to Shri. V. Kashiho Sangtam, son of Vitoi Sangtam, Head G.B of New Monger Village and on being elected to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 59th Assembly Constituency (Seyochung-Sithimi) and on his induction as the Cabinet Minister for Soil and Water Conservation and Geology and Mineral, Government of Nagaland.

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”.

Further, we hope that under his dynamic leadership an all round positive change shall be delivered for the state and 59th Assembly Constituency in particularly.

Sekhaba Sangtam L.Likhase Sangtam General Secretary, SAUK President, SAUK

Whereas, an application has been submitted by Shri/Smti Chemjan Konyak with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of his/ her wife/husband/son/daughter Son deceased Late Ache Konyak Ex W.D.T (Land Resources Office) Mon under the establishment of District Project Officer, Dept. of Land Resources, Mon, who expired on 28/11/2017.

Objection are hereby invited from persons having objection or claim for withdrawal of the said dues by the applicants within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this Notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period.

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AFFIDAVIT (Correction of names/surnames) I, No. 95024M, Rank : Rfn/BBF, Name: Santa Bahadur Sunar, Son of Hom, Bahadur Sunar, aged about 51 years, Resident of Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath as follows : 1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India.

2. That, I am the legal father of i). Tirtha Maya Sunar whose date of birth is 10.06.1984, ii).

Sandeep Sunar whose date of birth is 09.05.1989 and iii). Sanjai Sunar whose date of birth is 15.08.1991.

3. That, in my Service Book/ Record the surnames of my said children had been entered/ recorded as Tirtha Maya Rana, Sandeep Rana and Sanjai Rana.

4. That, the names/surnames of Tirtha Maya Sunar @ Tirtha Maya Rana, Sandeep Sunar @Sandeep Rana and Sanjai Sunar @ Sanjai Rana are one and the same persons i.e. my children’s names and further declare to rectify my children’s names Tirtha Maya Sunar, Sandeep Sunar and Sanjai Sunar in my service Book/ Record.

Than the statements made in para (1-4) are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is false and l signed this affidavit on this 29th day of March’ 2018 at Dimapur: Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed before me.

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reverse his ruling of disallowing Gogoi to speak on the AWU. Gogoi wanted to clarify his stand after the Question Hour as Point of Order over Sarma’s allegations two days ago that the former CM had violated norms regarding appointment of the mentor of the AWU. Goswami asked him to raise the issue on April 5 or 6, when a general discussion on education will be held.

The Congress members then rushed into the Well shouting slogans.

Sarma arrived at the House at that time and urged the Speaker to allow Gogoi to speak but his plea was turned down.

Amid the din, Goswami adjourned the House for 15 minutes.

When the House reassembled, similar scene was enacted and following repeated request by Sarma and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowar y, the Speaker granted Gogoi permission to speak on the issue.

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GRATITUTORY NOTE

The Old Monger New Monger Village Union, Kohima with honor and joy extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri V.Kashiho Sangtam, son of Vitoi Sangtam, Head GB of New Monger Village and on being elected to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 59th Assembly Constituency (Seyochung-Sitimi) and on his induction as the Cabinet Minister for Soil And Water Conservation and Geology and Mineral, Government of Nagaland.

Further, we hope that under his dynamic leadership an all round positive change shall be ushered for the state and 59th Assembly Constituency in particularly. May our Almighty God bestow upon him manifold blessings with good health, wisdom and success in all his endeavour.

A dream of Calvary

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GRATITUTORY NOTE

Dear Zujanbeni Kikon, As you turn six this year, we wish you all the love and blessings for you are special to us. Your presence has filled our family with happiness, hope and wish that you continue to spread happiness wherever you go.

God bless and happy birthday.

Love Apo, ayo, sisters, ani, amo and cousins.

Imphal, Mar 29 (IANS): A 48-hour general strike called by a tribal students organisation in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district crippled normal life on Thursday in the border areas and hit NH-2, the state’s lifeline.

Hundreds of vehicles were parked in Moreh and along National Highway-2 with the stranded tourists and traders finding it difficult to even get water and food.

Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) called the shutdown from Wednesday midnight which also affected the legal border trade at Moreh and Myanmar’s Namphalong.

KSO activists told IANS on Thursday that it called the strike as the government has not been releasing subsidised rice for the people of the district for the last three months.

A short meeting with the district administration was held on Thursday with sources saying the talks were not fruitful.

The district police are patrolling all-trouble prone areas to maintain law and

On the basis of affidavit Reg. No. 2093/2018 Dated 28.03.2018, Jeetesh Kumar, S/o Sudama Das, 41 Assam Rifles c/o 99 APO. Due to mistake the name was wrongly entered as Jitesh Kumar. The correct official name is Jeetesh Kumar. The same shall use in all purposes in future.

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Kunyangse Y. Jingru General Secretary Old and New Monger Village Union Kohima

tariat and only the Ministers and the Chief Minister have changed,” he said On being asked about the presence of so many categories of teachers in the state, he said that there were financial implications and there was a need for the Government to look at the demands of the teachers besides looking at the financial proportion of the state.

48-hour strike cripples normal life in Manipur

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of November last year to March this year amounting to Rs 13248.10 lakhs will be released as salary teachers,” he added. Responding to a query, the Minister said that Education department has its own challenges but it is a fun to work in the department “Many thought we will not be able to perform but see officers are same right from the block level to Secre-

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SHILLONG, Mar 29 (Agencies): In a major sigh of relief for the SSA teachers in Meghalaya, the Central Government has finally released an amount of Rs 135 crores for pending recurring expenditure of the SSA programme.

Education Minister Lakmen Rymbui on Friday told reporters that with the release of central funds, the SSA programme would now be stabilized and salaries of the SSA teachers will be paid from November last year till March this year, reported Shillong Times.

He said that the Centre released the money after

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Whereas, an application has been submitted by Smti Ghoshili Sema with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her husband deceased Late Hoshito Sema, Ex L/Naik No. 61684, 6th NAP Tizit under the establishment of Commandant 6th Battalion, Tizit, who expired on 15/09/2017.

Objections are hereby invited from persons having any issue or claims for withdrawal of the dues by the applicants within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this notification.

No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period.

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AFFIDAVIT, DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Shri. Y. Avika Sema S/o Yenito Sema resident of North Point Town/Village/Colony, Dist. Zunheboto, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and belong to Sumi (Naga) community of the above mentioned address.

2. That my name is inadvertently recorded as :a) Avika. Y in my document Service Book b) Ayika Y Kiho in my documents S/B Pass Book (S.B.I) But my actual name is is Y. Avika Sema 3. That above mentioned name Y Avika Sema and Ayika Y Kiho and Avika Y are of one same person which is referred to me.

4. That, from the date of this declaration, my name shall be used as Y. Avika Sema for all official purposes and legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

5. That the statements made in part 1 - 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials are concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declare before me by the deponent of this ........... day of ......

2018 at Zunheboto, Nagaland.

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Rs 39.69 cr distributed under Atal Amrit Abhiyan in Assam

GUWAHATI, Mar 29 ( Ag e n ci e s ) : A s s a m government on Thursday distributed Rs 39.69 crore to 6115 beneficiaries under the third phase of its unique Atal Amrit Abhiyan aimed at providing critical healthcare relief to families with annual income Rs five lakh or less.

According to Shillong Times, Atal Amrit Ahiyan is a unique health assurance scheme launched by the Government of Assam

on December 25, 2016 for the benefit of economically poor people of the State. It may be noted that under the scheme patients suffering from 6 critical diseases such as cancer, cardio vascular disease, kidney disorder, neurological conditions, burn injuries and neo-natal complications get monetary assistance upto 2 lakh rupees. Under this scheme, a family of five would be eligible for a total maximum sum of Rs 10 lakh with Rs 2

lakh to each member.

In the previous two rounds, total 9329 beneficiaries received cheques for a total amount of Rs 53.73 crore under the scheme as reimbursement for the expenditure incurred for medical treatment.

After this third round of reimbursement mode, beneficiaries with an income of Rs 5 lakhs or less would now be able to take benefit of cashless card based system to receive quality

Mizoram Karbi youth killed Border villages in Assam in road mishap resume farming after a decade Assembly passes Correspondent 2018-19 budget S I L C H A R , M ar 2 9 Chandinagar in Cachar Diphu, Mar 29: A Karbi youth was killed in a bike accident in Jorhat on Wednesday night.

The deceased has been identified as been identified as Sanjit Kro (18), son of Riso Kro of Rongpangbong Delawjan. Family sources said that the victim was a student of JB College, Jorhat. The body has been sent for postmortem and family members informed about the incident, police said.

Banks to remain open in Assam today

Guwahati, Mar 29 (PTI): All banks will remain open tomorrow (March 30) in Assam in view of clearance of large number of pending bills and cheques in all the Treasuries of the state, a government notification today said.

“The Assam government vide a notification under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, 1881 issued today has declared that all banks will remain open on March 30,” a government release said.

The order has been issued in cancellation of the holiday on account of Good Friday tomorrow, the release said.

Manipur’s Senapati district CBI registers FIR in Manipur gets Open Defecation Free tag student’s custodial death case Pradesh hold the distinction of being open defecation free. While Arunachal attained the status towards the end of 2017, Sikkim earned the distinction of becoming the country’s first ODF state way back in December 2008, much before the hyped Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched in 2014.

The remaining northeastern states are active in implementing objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Meghalaya has been a good performer and with over 1.91 lakh rural toilets, and is nearing ODF status.

Nagaland is targeting to become Open Defecation Free state this year.

China’s ‘weather modification system’ raises alarm in Assam

Assam launches toll free women’s helpline

GUWAHATI, Mar 29 (Agencies): The Assam government has pressed the panic button after reports of China building a weather modification system surfaced on Monday.

The system, reportedly being introduced to bring substantially more rain to the Tibetan plateau - source of the Brahmaputra river, has triggered fears of more devastating floods in the downstream areas of the riparian state.

Ever y year, f loods caused by the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries in Assam kill hundreds of people in the state, destroy houses and farm lands. More rain at the source of the Brahmaputra would mean an even greater degree of devastation, reported TNN. State finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the riparian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are suffering because of China’s “mindless interference” with the natural ecosystem in the Tibetan plateau. “Now, reports of this new system have come as a shocker.

China is already giving us so much trouble and we are witnessing floods every year. If this new system is introduced, there will surely be huge ramifications. I will request the MHA to look into the matter and coordinate with Chinese authorities. The Centre should ask China not to interfere with the natural ecosystem in the Tibetan plateau,” he added.

A report in the ‘South China Morning Post’ had on Monday said, “The system, which involves an enormous network of fuel-burning chambers installed high up on the Tibetan mountains, could increase rainfall in the region by up to 10 billion cubic metres a year - about 7% of China’s total water consumption.”

Describing it as the “biggest such project”, the report added that tens of thousands of chambers would be built across the Tibetan plateau, producing rainfall over an area of about 1.6 million sq km, “three times the size of Spain”.

After the Doklam stand-off last year, China had stopped sharing hydrological data of the Brahmaputra with India and there was no way to get advance warning for the incoming wave of floods from across the border. On Wednesday, however, China agreed to resume the data sharing after deliberations at the 11th meeting of the India-China Expert Level Mechanism on trans-border rivers held in Hangzhou in China.

Sarma, who had earlier raised the issue of China stopping the sharing of hydrological data of the Brahmaputra with India, said, “At some point, the Centre will have to approach the UN or an international agency for a joint inspection of the kind of interference by China. You never know what more the Chinese are doing or have already done.”

Guwahati, Mar 29 (PTI): The Assam Government Thursday launched a women’s helpline to tackle the recent spurt in crime in the state.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the ‘181-Sakhi’ toll free women helpline at a programme held in Janata Bhawan today. The service is presently being launched for one shift and will be open from 9 am to 5 pm and made available roundthe-clock shortly, official sources said.

The service has been integrated with women police stations, state commission for women, family counselling centres, NGOs, legal service centres, shelter homes, medical and legal experts, they added.

The helpline will assist women with emergency response and rescue besides social welfare schemes, shelter, counselling, medical examination, filing FIR, legal aid, recording of audio and visual depositions, the sources said.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal expressed serious concern over the recent spurt of crimes against women in the state and said that the state government is taking series of measures to stop such crimes.

U r g i n g wo m e n t o make best use of the helpline, he also directed the government stakeholders to ensure immediate response to the calls of women in distress.

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IANS): The CBI has registered an FIR against unidentified personnel of 19 Assam Rifles to probe the alleged arrest, torture and murder of Manipur college student Khundrakpam Tejkumar Singh in 2004, an official said on Thursday.

The agency filed the FIR on Wednesday pertaining to charges of kidnapping and murder with common intention under the Indian Penal Code following the Supreme Court’s March 12 order. Citing the apex court petition filed by the student’s mother, the CBI FIR said the 22-year-old was arrested by 19 Assam Rifles personnel on March 9, 2004, from

the sports ground at Uripok Leikhurembi compound in Imphal during a sports festival. Despite the fact that Khundrakpam Tejkumar Singh had no criminal antecedents or links to any unlawful organisation, he was whisked away, kept in custody, tortured and later killed by the personnel in a “staged encounter”, said the FIR. He was a first-year student of DM College of Commerce in Imphal.

Apart from punitive action against the guilty personnel, the aggrieved mother urged the court to direct Assam Rifles authorities to pay adequate compensation for her son’s “extra-judicial killing”.

Youth held for Fb comments on Tripura CM

Agartala, Mar 29 (IANS): A youth has been arrested for “misusing” a picture of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb in his Facebook profile and posting offensive comments, Tripura Police said here on Thursday. “ We h ave a r r e s t ed Hossain Kamal on Wednesday,” a police officer said.

He said the youth had been posting political comments for the past few days to tarnish the image of the Chief Minister.

Tripura Police has recently strengthened its cyber crime wing and appointed trained officials.

district finally resolved the issue amicably which helped facilitate the genuine Indian farmers to cultivate their land beyond the Surma river up to the international border near pillar No. 1354 adjacent to Barothakuri, a Bangladeshi village. This was possible by the all-out effort of BSF, said Rajesh Kumar, commandant of 131 battalion of BSF at Harinagar.

He said the international boundary is well demarcated. But due to change of the course of the river which runs almost parallel to the boundary, a large chunk of ‘char land’ has formed. Kumar said since the working relationship between BSF and BGB is cordial due to the bilateral understanding between the governments of both the countries, the long pending issue of joint verification of boundary pillars was resolved on January 14 last year.

“We are happy that BSF has helped create a situation to cultivate our own land and harvest where we were unable to tread due to security reasons for more than a decade. This will help boost the financial condition of poor Indian villagers,” said Mustaq Hussain Barbhuiya, a farmer from Harinagar village.

Guwahati, Mar 29 (Agencies): Investments of Rs 79,000 crore is expected to fructify in Assam following the 263 pacts signed between the state government and different investors during the Global Investors’ Summit held last month, Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on Wednesday.

In a reply to questions of Abdul Khaleq (Cong) in the Assembly, Patowary said the Ambani, Tata and Adani groups, Inland Waterways Authority of India, Airports Authority of India and others had also expressed desire to invest Rs 20,000 crores in

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Aizawl, Mar 29 (PTI): The Mizoram Assembly Thursday passed the state annual budget for 20182019 fiscal amounting to Rs 9,492.38 crore.

The state annual budget was presented in the state legislature on March 15 by state finance minister Lalsawta.

The budget laid special emphasis on the New Economic Development Policy (NEDP) and the New Land Use Policy (NLUP), the f lagship programmes of the present Congress government led by chief minister Lal Thanhawla.

Break-up of the proposed expenditure in the budget was 34.59 per cent for salaries and wages of the government employees, 9.30 per cent for pension, 1.07 per cent for medical treatment and 1.38 per cent for establishment cost.

Proposed expenditure on major works was 20.13 per cent and 2.12 per cent under minor works.

The budget session, commencing from March 13 and earlier scheduled to be concluded today, was extended by a day and would be adjourned sine die on Monday.

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the first Open Defecation Free district in the state. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), 27,755 low cost latrines have reportedly been constructed at the cost of Rs 13,000. Although the SBM was launched in 2014, the mission was started only in 2015 for Senapati.

The hill district of Senapati lies in the northern part of Manipur, bordering Nagaland. According to the 2011 census, Senapati district has a population of 4,79,148. The district has a good track record when it comes to implementation of flagship programmes. Of the eight northeastern states, only Sikkim and Arunachal

I m p hal , M ar 2 9 (Agencies):With Senapati officially declared as the first Open Defecation Free (ODF) district, Manipur has finally exited the ill-reputed club of three states that don’t have a single ODF district.

Manipur is now looking to become the third state in the North East, after Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, to attain the ODF tag.

According to The Indian Express, till Tuesday, Manipur was among the only three states not to have a single ODF district, the other two being Bihar and Goa. On Tuesday, Manipur PHED minister had declared Senapati district as

(Agencies): Indian farmers living in Harinagar village bordering Bangladesh in Assam’s Cachar district resumed cultivation on about 220 acres of agricultural land, which lay virtually abandoned ever since skirmishes broke out between BSF and Bangladesh border guards in 2006.

According to TNN, on Tuesday, farmers-armed with tractors and other equipment-began cultivation of the land on the other side of the Surma river and barricaded out by border fencing under full security cover of BSF, a senior official of the border guarding force said. The agricultural land owned by Indian farmers beyond the Surma river was not being cultivated since August 2006 when troops of the then Bangladesh Rifles (now BGB) fired mortar shells and automatic weapons on the Indian side compelling BSF to retaliate befittingly, thereby causing serious casualties of civilians and border guard personnel on either side. Since then, neither the cultivation was done by the Indian villagers nor the joint verification of boundary pillars was carried out between the two border guard forces in the area.

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healthcare by producing the card at the empanelled hospitals throughout the state and the country. More than 1.5 crore people have enrolled for the card system in the state under Atal Amrit Abhiyan till February 2018.

Terming the Atal Amrit Abhiyan scheme as revolutionary which would bring succour to the underprivileged section of the society in fighting critical diseases, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal appreciated the Health and Family Welfare Department and National Health Mission for making this scheme a reality.

Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that that this is the third and final round of reimbursements under Atal Amrit Abhiyan and from now onwards card holders under the scheme would be able take benefit of cashless healthcare system.

Saying that Rs 400 crore has been allotted in the state budget for the scheme, Sarma urged the people to take full benefit of this scheme which will cover 428 procedures under 6 critical diseases. He also informed that the cards would be activated within April 2018.

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the state, reported TNT. He said investors from different countries had participated in the summit including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Netherland, Saudi Arabia, England, USA and Vietnam.

On the expenditure incurred by the state government to host the summit, Patowary said only after receiving all the bills from various sources and calculating them will the final expenditure figure emerge.

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Love of God

or Christians throughout the world, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the cross at Calvary, also known as Golgotha, a site immediately outside Jerusalem’s walls, marked the beginning of the greatest story of God’s love. The Crucifixion of Jesus was most likely to have been on a Friday (the day before the Jewish Sabbath John 19:42. That the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is confirmed by one undeniable secular source, the Roman historian Tacitus (55-120 A.D.) who wrote that the “founder of this sect (the Christians) was executed during the reign of (emperor) Tiberius by the Governor Pontius Pilate” (Tacitus, annals XV). Churches observe Good Friday in either of the three ways- a historical reconstruction of the pattern of roots of worship as recorded in the bible; the funeral pattern to remind believers of the pathos of Jesus’ suffering and death and the third, being on the importance of the cross for Christian doctrine on how Jesus’ death fulfills the Old Testament prophecy for atonement.

Christ came to suffer the worst humiliation and pain.

This was the price He had to pay for atonement from the curse. The question that continues to be asked is - why couldn’t Christ have used His powers to reveal Himself instead of undergoing such a painful death? Doing so would compelling humans to accept Him and not leaving them with freedom individual choice. Besides the painful crucifixion and death of Christ was a sign of God’s abounding, undying and faithful love and in keeping with God’s promise made in Genesis 3:15 to redeem mankind from the curse brought by the fall of the first created man, Adam and woman, Eve after they disobeyed God and fell prey to deceit. Christ had the choice to escape shame, suffering and a painful death but He chose to obey. His crucifixion was a triumph of faith over feeling. Christ’s birth, death and resurrection were already foretold from the beginning which were confirmed by later prophets such as Isaiah (7:14) seven hundred years before His birth. What still remains the most moving testimony of God’s love was the humiliation, pain and suffering that Christ had to undergo in obeying God’s promise to free human from the curse of sin and death. He was mocked and scourged. He suffered hours of limitless pain, cycles of twisting, joint-rending cramps, intermittent partial asphyxiation, and searing pain as tissue was torn from His lacerated back from His movement up and down against the rough timbers of the cross. The message of the cross has been very clearly preached by Apostle Paul in his thirteen epistles. The cross in Jesus’ time was a symbol of shame as criminals and those who defied Roman authority were stripped and subjected to humiliation and suffered hours of agony. The cross is not a mere symbol but the sign of God’s love. It is a sign of God’s power over death. For the Romans the cross was a symbol of shame. The Jews who looked for signs missed the messiah on the cross and the Greeks who looked for wisdom, saw it as foolishness. For the faithful, the cross is about God, His power and His glory. For the Christian faith the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are pivotal to God’s ultimate and eternal plan for the redemption.

DailyDevotion Our Lord’s Surprise Visits You also be ready… —Luke 12:40 A Christian worker’s greatest need is a readiness to face Jesus Christ at any and every turn. This is not easy, no matter what our experience has been. This battle is not against sin, difficulties, or circumstances, but against being so absorbed in our service to Jesus Christ that we are not ready to face Jesus Himself at every turn. The greatest need is not facing our beliefs or doctrines, or even facing the question of whether or not we are of any use to Him, but the need is to face Him. Jesus rarely comes where we expect Him; He appears where we least expect Him, and always in the most illogical situations. The only way a servant can remain true to God is to be ready for the Lord’s surprise visits. This readiness will not be brought about by service, but through intense spiritual reality, expecting Jesus Christ at every turn. This sense of expectation will give our life the attitude of childlike wonder He wants it to have. If we are going to be ready for Jesus Christ, we have to stop being religious. In other words, we must stop using religion as if it were some kind of a lofty lifestyle— we must be spiritually real.

If you are avoiding the call of the religious thinking of today’s world, and instead are “looking unto Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2), setting your heart on what He wants, and thinking His thoughts, you will be considered impractical and a daydreamer. But when He suddenly appears in the work of the heat of the day, you will be the only one who is ready. You should trust no one, and even ignore the finest saint on earth if he blocks your sight of Jesus Christ.

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Post-mortem

Good Friday-Why Jesus had to die

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n the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God. The Word became flesh and the flesh came in the form of Jesus Christ and dwelt among men full of grace and truth. He was the light.

The light shone in darkness and the darkness could not overcome it. {John chapter 1: 1-14}. This man was condemned to death on the cross. The cross recounts the sufferings of Jesus from condemnation to crucification to burial.

This Jesus faced it with serenity and without regret. This marked the sign of faith and hope.

In this Holy Week, tens of millions all round the world will attend church and participate in services that relive the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Many will engage in the meditative adoration of the cross and the congregants will sing, “Let the water and the blood/From thy wounded side which flowed/Be of sin the double cure.” They too may more vividly imagine the cross and the blood. And they all maybe more inclined to ponder over a question: why did Jesus die? How His death does give atonement that led to the salvation of humanity. This in fact divided the theologians and clergy for centuries with no end in sight.

The atonement “is the centre piece of Christianity and it is what distinguishes it from all other religions,” says Giles Gasper, a religious historian. By incarnation, death and resurrection Jesus triumphed over Satan and rescues humanity from evil. This is also the debt Christ pays for humanity and is achieved by all conquering divine nature of Christ.

There is no history, so far, about crucification of a God. So also there was nothing romantic about the cross. Crucification was the fate of political prisoners in the Roman Empire. For Jews only criminals and the cursed persons were crucified in the cross. The Gospel tells us that Jesus too was crucified outside the wall of Jerusalem along with two criminals. None would expect a religious leader and a loving hero to die the death of a criminal. This could not have been the fate of a man who worked wonders and in many ways represented the hope of the Jews. Jesus was expected to free His followers

from imperial rule and grant them divine blessings. Neither happened.

Instead He was crucified.

Joseph Flavius, a Jewish historian born in the year Jesus was crucified records that the practice was rampant in Jerusalem during his time. Hundreds of patriotic Jews were crucified during the Roman invasion of Jerusalem. The important question is why only the crucification of Jesus persisted so long in memory to become the focal point of Christian faith and worship. Ever since, Christians tried to understand the crucification of Christ. “Crucification eludes interpretation,” says a contemporary theologian. Yet every new generation of Christians has interpreted and drawn strength and inspiration from the cross because Christians did not see the event of Jesus’ crucification simply as an event in time. This is the window looking into eternity. They were not interested over the mere facts but were after the truth. Cross is not a historical event but a spiritual gospel. The cross is a glory of the reality of God breaking into time and into human affairs.

Generation of oppressed and poorer Christians have belief that Christ suffered with them as well as for them. Jesus stood up for them against abusive authorities and culture by identifying with them. Jesus was more a friend to their souls who walks with them and talks with them. Sometimes this suffering and sacrifice of Jesus has been used as proxy or substitute for one’s wrong doings by spiritual counselors. “Cannot a person benefit from someone else suffering. My brother saved me from getting beaten up more than once by taking the beating himself.” Countless women were advised to accept beating by their husbands like Jesus carrying the cross. An over emphasizes on the suffering of Jesus will generate more violence. Mere glorification of death and suffering and thereby making forgiveness the burden of the victim is being treated as bad theology by many today.

For long, Christians treat Jews, as the “Christ killers.” This was the source of Christian contempt for the Jews. Jesus’ presence and His popularity was a threat to the ruling religio-political structure

that subjugated and dehumanized men. Being poor without even “a place to lay His head” Christ symbolizes God’s preferential love for the oppressed and the exploited. They were desperate to liquidate the alternative power structure. In modern times many Christians look upon the crucified Jesus as a “murdered Jesus.” Even today violence and destruction for political or personal gain are common occurrences. There is a new type of killers who deals in money power that harms not only the wrong doers but also the entire community. The silence and passivity of the large majority of good people are responsible for the unchecked growth of the forces of evil and its horrible descendents.

It is imperative that good people should be assertive in defending truth and fight those forces that degrade and negate human lives and dignity. Jesus too was responsible in cleansing the dirt in the temple of Jerusalem.

Jesus is the prince of peace.

He stands for a very radically different role model for promoting peace on earth. He did not succumb to the temptation of power, position and dominion. He did not perform economic miracles by turning the stone into bread. He asserted that spiritual and moral values only can resolve man’s growing hunger. Hungry people need bread but can be earned rightfully. This warrants commitment to equality and justice without discrimination. The church being the representative of God on earth has the advantage of pulpit to give powerful voice to promote peace and to oppose violence of all kinds. The church today has to demonstrate through the power of the Spirit that Jesus is alive and that His gospel is true. The world needs to see the manifestation of the presence of God. The church service and the Christian worship should not be a mere ritualistic exercise-a mechanical response.

The soul is asleep, there is absolutely nothing happening inside.

Good Friday cannot be really divine unless people participate in the spiritual awakening. Let us expect great things from God and attempt great things for God. Mapu Jamir I.A.S. {Retd.}

Good Friday & Easter - the hour of penance

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e are now celebrating Festivals of humanity Good Friday and Easter.

These are human festivals, which take us to a loftier position and offer sublime thoughts in us.

Good Friday reminds us of a Divine personality, who shed his last drop of blood for all of us.

When Jesus died on the Cross, He took the punishment, which was due to all of us for our sins. He then resurrected from the dead in Easter and showed us the path of Salvation and the way out from spending eternity in hell. Our Heavenly Father offered His only son Jesus to pay the penalty for our sins (Romans 5:8). We should never forget the sanctity of Good Friday. Jesus was crucified, but He did not die, because He is immortal.

He is in us . He is around us. He is the voice of our conscience. He has come to take us back to Paradise, where our Heavenly father is waiting for us. He is the symbol of peace. He is the symbol of purity.

He is the way, through which we can reach our Heavenly Father. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me (Acts 4:8:12.

John 14:6). Jesus is our saviour. So Good Friday reminds us of our true entity. Once we were unified with our Heavenly father. We were one with Him. We have been deviated from our Heavenly abode through our own sins. Now our Heavenly father has sent Jesus to lead us to Him again. Good Friday and Easter tell us “Arise, awake and be blessed”. Jesus has come to resusciate us. He is the way to lead our finite hearts to Infinite.

“Only I discern infinite passions and the pain of finite hearts that yearn”. (Browning) “Oh Jesus”, lead us from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge, from malice to love.”

“All-true love is never failing, howsoever man faithless be, But over everything prevailing upon, lives to all eternity.”

Let it be our promise at this holy hour of Good Friday and Easter.

If we look into the pages of history, we find that the whole human history is full of religious persecutions and religious wars.

The basic principles of all the religions are the same. No religion tells us to shed the blood of others.

No religion guides us to the ways of hatred and intolerance. But it is of profound regrect that from time immemorial, we have been fighting in the name of religion and of God. More blood has been shed in the name of religion than in any other name.

In this connection, let us remember the “Conclave for Peace and Harmony” which was held at IMC Hall, Dimapur on the 14th March, 2008 with Mr. Geoffrey Yaden, Editor of Nagaland Post as the Chief Guest. It was very significant as it was organised with the objective to strengthen the inter-faith relationship and it was attended by all religious and social heads of Dimapur. At that Conclave, Mr. Geoffrey Yaden gave a clarion call to all the communities to join hands and work for the deprived and discarded lot of society.

He said that the whole world is a multi-cultural society and inspite of differences, the contemporary society has learnt to accept and respect these differences.

He urged upon religious leaders to practise themselves what they preach and try to be peacemakers.

It is a gratifying sight that here in Nagaland, people of all sects and religions are living in complete peace and harmony. It is a state, free from communal disturbances and turbulance. It is the bounden duty of all and sundry to contribute to the flourishing of the inter-community relationship. That conclave for peace and harmony was the first step towards this direction. But we have to go miles “And miles to go before I sleep And miles to go before I sleep” (Robert Frost) The theme of Nagaland is “Nagaland for Christ”. It can be achieve only if we truly follow the path of our Lord, which teaches us to love all mankind. Then and then only, our dear Nagaland would be a land of our dream. It would be an abode of peace and prosperity.

Navojyoti Datta, Sema Tilla Colony, Dimapur

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Good Friday: The sorrowful mystery!

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he very life of Jesus was a disturbance for many people.

Even the chief priest and elders refused to accept him. He disturbed the very thought of the people of his time. People preferred to be untouched by the many miracles and good works.He became the black spot among his own people.

He was sought after as a criminal.

He was rejected, stoned, scourged and crowned with thorns because of his faithfulness to God’s will.He underwent all insults and tortures as a meek lamb (Is.53:7). He was indeed a silent victim. Yet, the sufferings of the innocent are better than that of a criminal.

Good Friday is the anniversary of the death of Jesus on the Cross outside the walls of Jerusalem. The fact of crucifixion outside the wellbuilt walls shows that Jesus was not wanted by people. They made him a foreigner in his own country. He died like a nomad without a home or land. He was mad for God with love for humanity. Yes, the Son of man has no place to lay his head (Lk.9:58). The only pillow was the wood of the Cross.

The term “Good Friday” emphasizes the saving value of the historical event of the crucifixion of Jesus. It is ‘Good’ (for us) because through His death, the saving work of redemption is activated. It is ‘Good’ for God and men because of its salvific implication. A great chasm between heaven and earth is bridged by the wood of the Cross.

It was only through the road to Calvary that the greatest sacrifice was brought to completion. The sacrificial dimension of Jesus is highlighted. Jesus was like anyone of us in every respect (except sin) so that he might be a merciful and faithful high Priest in the service of God (Heb.2:17). “Although He was a Son, He learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, He became the source of Eternal Salvation to all who obey Him.” (Heb.5:8) The sacrifice of Jesus can be called “Good” because he brought to completion all the law and the prophets (Mt.5:17-18). He was a good and faithful high priest who offered his own life on the altar of God, the world. The world is the largest altar of God with people of different races, colours and life style. The sanctification of the world came through Jesus. (We are

sanctified by the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus). He did once and for all when he offered himself (Heb.7:27). Thus, the despised wood of the Cross turned into the ladder of Salvation with the Saviour of the world on it. On the other hand, the crucified Christ was a stumbling block for the Jewish nation.

It appeared more awkward for the gentile (1st Cor.1:23) But, “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) We must accept the reality of the Cross in order to understand more deeply the life of resurrection.

We need courage to rise from our fallen state of life. The strings of temptations and sins (that pull us back) need to be cut off so as to bind ourselves with God. Our journey towards Calvary is not a lonely one. Jesus Christ has already paved the path for us. We only follow His footsteps. The thorns on our road are cleared by him for he turned them into his crown. To follow Jesus daily is not easy for it calls for continuous self-denial. But “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

(Phi.4:13) To deny oneself would mean ‘to live, to work and to die for God.’ (Romans 14:8)The grace of ‘self-emptying’ (continuous) is necessary so as to allow God to dwell in us. The beauty of physical life will only fade like the lilies in the field. “For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” (Mt.16:25) and “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the Kingdom of God.” (Lk.9:62) Let us no longer dwell in the tomb of our wickedness. Jesus overcame death and hell for you and me so that we may have the fullness of life. We must profit from the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The death of Jesus must stir our soul. It must raise our spirit to live good Christian life.

The power to overcome the darkness of death is a gift of God to all who believe in Him. So whoever believes in God even though he dies an earthly death will live forever (Jn.11:25). The sorrowful mystery will turn into a joyful mystery. “The Cross of Jesus is high enough to be seen even by fallen sinners.” Have A Blessed Holy Week, Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing, Kohima

The goodness of Good Friday

any believe this name simply evolved-as language does. They point to the earlier designation, “God’s Friday,” as its root. (This seems a reasonable conjecture, given that “goodbye” evolved from “God be with you.”)

Whatever its origin, the current name of this holy day offers a fitting lesson to those of us who assume (as is easy to do) that “good” must mean “happy.” We find it hard to imagine a day marked by sadness as a good day.

Of course, the church has always understood that the day commemorated on Good Friday was anything but happy. Sadness, mourning, fasting, and prayer have been its focus since the early centuries of the church. A fourth-century church manual, the Apostolic Constitutions, called Good Friday a “day of mourning, not a day of festive Joy.” Ambrose, the fourthcentury archbishop who befriended the notorious sinner Augustine of Hippo before his conversion, called it the “day of bitterness on which we fast.”

Many Christians have historically kept their churches unlit or draped in dark cloths. Processions of penitents have walked in black robes or carried black-robed statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary. And worshippers have walked the “Stations of the Cross,” praying and singing their way past 14 images representing Jesus’ steps along the Via Dolorosa to Golgotha.

Yet, despite-indeed because of-its sadness, Good Friday is truly good. Its sorrow is a godly sorrow.

It is like the sadness of the Corinthians who wept over the sharp letter from their dear teacher, Paul, convicted of the sin in their midst.

Hearing of their distress, Paul said, “My joy was greater than ever.”

Why? Because such godly sorrow “brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret” (2 Cor. 7:10).

I like to think the linguistic accident that made “God’s Friday” into “Good Friday” was no accident at all. It was God’s own doing-a sharp, prophetic jab at a time and a culture obsessed by happiness. In the midst of consumerism’s Western playground,

Good Friday calls to a jarring halt the sacred “pursuit of happiness.”

The cross reveals this pursuit for what it is: a secondary thing.

This commemoration of Christ’s death reminds us of the human sin that caused this death.

And we see again that salvation comes only through godly sorrowboth God’s and, in repentance, ours. To pursue happiness, we must first experience sorrow. He who goes forth sowing tears returns in joy. At the same time, of course, Good Friday recalls for us the greatness and wonder of God’s love-which He should submit to death for us.

No wonder, in parts of Europe, the day is called not “Good,” but “Great” or “Holy” Friday.

Today, Christian liturgies reflect the gravity of Christ’s act.

Services linger on the details of Christ’s death and the extent of His sacrifice. Often the Stabat Mater is performed-a thirteenth-century devotional poem remembering Mary’s vigil by the cross. The poem begins “Stabat Mater Dolorosa”that is, “a grief-stricken mother was standing.”

To commemorate the Lord’s hours on the cross, many Protestants hold their Good Friday services between noon and 3.

They reflect, in a series of readings and songs, on Christ’s seven last words. (1: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

2: “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” 3: “Woman, behold thy son!” 4: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” 5: “I thirst.” 6: “It is finished.” 7: “Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit.”) This form originated

with seventeenth-century Peruvian Jesuits, one of many cases in which modern Protestants have picked up Catholic devotional practices.

In the Catholic Good Friday Mass, the altar is stripped of all adornments, and worshipers venerate the cross by kissing a crucifix.

In the “Ceremony of the Winding Sheet,” Greek Catholics carry a cloth depicting Jesus’ dead body in procession to a shrine, where the priest places it in a symbolic tomb.

Some Western churches still celebrate a medieval liturgy called the Tenebrae, or Service of Darkness, in which candles and lights are gradually extinguished until the congregation sits in complete darkness—a representation of the darkness that covered the earth at the death of Jesus (Mark 15:33).

Scripture readings and hymns lead the worshipers in a communal repentance for the sins that made the Crucifixion necessary.

The Tenebrae service ends with the strepitus, a loud, harsh noise such as the slamming of a book or crashing of a cymbal. This echoes several scriptural sounds: the final cries of Jesus, the earthquake at his death (Matt. 27:46-53), the shutting of His tomb, and the second earthquake at His rising (Matt. 28:2).

Good Friday has always challenged merely human goodness. Its sad commemoration reminds us that in the face of sin, our goodness avails nothing. Only one is good enough to save us. That He did so is cause indeed for celebration.

Rev. Fr. C. Joseph, CounsellorSt. Joseph’s College, Jakhama

Reader’s Post Sir,

Clean up for Christ

I would like to request the church, ministries organising crusades and meetings that you kindly remove all your banners and posters after you conclude. Because torn and discoloured banners, posters and fliers add ugliness to our already dirty looking, messed up town called Dimapur. I believe it’s also an attribute of a believer to clean up after we wrap up our meetings.

Narola, Burma Camp

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Rahul Gandhi blames BJP for CBSE paper leak

NEW DELHI, MARCH 29 (IANS): Accusing the BJP of destroying institutions, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the CBSE paper leak had destroyed hopes and futures of millions of students.

In a series of tweets, Gandhi also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue, saying he is a “weak watchman” as there were leaks in everything.

“The exam leaks destroy the hopes and futures of millions of students.

The Congress always protected our institutions. This is what happens when institutions are destroyed by the RSS/BJP. Believe me when I say, this is only the beginning.

“How many leaks?

Data leak! Aadhaar leak!

SSC exam leak! Election date leak! CBSE papers leak! There is leak in everything. The watchman (Narendra Modi) is weak,”

er also took a jibe at the government over the Karnataka Assembly polling date leak, referring to the announcement by BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya’s tweet minutes before the Election Commission announced it.

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he said. The CBSE on Wednesday said it will reconduct examination in the maths and economics papers for Class 10 and Class 12 respectively following the leak of question papers.

Gandhi also referred to the leak of SSC papers.

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe is underway into the alleged paper leak of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in the Combined GraduateLevel (Tier-II) exam held on February 21.

The Congress lead-

Culprits of CBSE paper leak won’t be spared: Javadekar

Union Human Res o u r c e D e ve l o p m e n t (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said that those behind the CBSE paper leak will not be spared and an internal inquiry besides the police investigation is also on to find out the source of the leak. “I can assure you that the culprits behind the leak won’t be spared. The police is already on the job and just like it nabbed four people in the SSC scam, I am sure it will soon catch the culprits in this case, too.

Besides, we have also con-

stituted an internal inquiry to find out who leaked the papers,” the Minister said.

The leak of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Economics paper of Class 12 and the Mathematics paper of Class 10 was reported on Wednesday. The CBSE has already announced a re-examination for the two subjects for the respective classes.

Javadekar said he could empathise with the students who suffered due to the leak and the parents, and stressed that he would ensure that no “injustice” is meted out to around 16 lakh innocent students who would have to rewrite their examinations now.

“Being a parent myself, I can understand the concerns and anxiety of other parents as well as that of students. Not just the students, even I could not sleep the whole night yesterday,” Javadekar told mediapersons here.

Aircraft suffers tyre burst while landing at H’bad Airport HYDERABAD, MAR 29 (IANS): Over 70 passengers on board an Indigo aircraft from Tirupati had a narrow escape while one of its tyres burst while landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here on Wednesday night, the airline said.

“The 72 passengers plus 1 infant and 4 crew are safe. All passengers of flight 6E 7117 have disembarked and taken with luggage to arrival hall,” said a statement by IndiGo. “ATR 72 is currently

Indigo plane. (File Photo)

in a process to be removed to the parking bay,” it added. As the tyre burst led to sparks, alert personnel of fire fighting team rushed to

the aircraft to prevent any disaster, airport sources said. The incident occurred around 10.30 p.m when the aircraft was landing on

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the runway. It caused panic among passengers.

YSR Congress Party legislator Roja was among the passengers. The former actress sent few visuals from the aircraft to some television channels. In the video clippings, some passengers were seen having heated argument with crew over the delay in opening the doors.

The pilot was heard advising passengers to be calm and remain seated. He assured them that there is nothing serious.

Apollo Hospitals joins UK college to train radiologists NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): To help address the shortage of skilled radiologists in the National Health Service (NHS) and the Indian health system, the Apollo Hospitals Group on Thursday announced its collaboration with the UKbased Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

Through the par tnership, Apollo Radiology International (ARI), a specialty division of the Group, will provide opportunities to Indian radiologists to work for fixed terms in the UK. “We are delighted to have partnered with the Royal College of Radiologists and Health Education England to enhance multifold the availability of trained radiologists in the NHS and Indian health system,” Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, said in a statement.

The partnership envisages to help address the shortage of skilled radiologists in the UK NHS system.

“This partnership will ensure that Indian radiologists get an opportunity to enhance their skills through exposure to the NHS system,” said Nicola Strickland, President of RCR. As part of the collaboration, eligible Indian radiologists will work and get trained in the NHS partner hospitals for a three year period.

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Can’t reveal Rafale price: Sitharaman NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said she cannot reveal the price of the Rafale fighter jets in the interest of national security.

Sitharaman’s remark comes after Cong ress President Rahul Gandhi’s asked the government to reveal the amount, alleging irregularities in the deal for 36 fighter jets from France.

“Rahul Gandhi is searching for ammunition against the government but hasn’t found anything... So he’s fishing,” Sitharaman said at the India Economic Conclave here organised

by Times Network.

“Rafale is a classic example of inter-governmen-

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tal agreement to help our air forces. In every way we have got a good deal, both in terms of preparedness as well as on the price.

“But revealing the price would mean compromising national security. I don’t want to satisfy Rahul Gandhi’s ego and reveal details of avionics, ammunitions and the changes made as per the country

conditions to this sophisticated aircraft,” she said.

India and France signed an agreement this month on the Exchange and Reciprocal Protection of Classified or Protected Information during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, replacing an earlier pact signed in 2008.

It defines the common security regulations applicable to any exchange of classified and protected information between the two countries.

The gover nment maintains that it cannot reveal the price because of the confidentiality agreement signed by the two countries in 2008 under the UPA government.

Leaders on private visits subject to normal security procedure: US official NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): Amid reports of Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi being frisked at an airport in the US, an official at the US Embassy here said on Thursday that he could not confirm this but stated that leaders of countries while on private visits are subject to normal security procedures.

“Obviously we cannot speak about some specific case,” Alexander McLaren, deputy spokesperson of the US Embassy here, said in response to a question during a media interaction.

“My understanding is that if a head of state chooses Alexander McLaren to travel privately without diplomatic passport, then they are travelling as a private citizen, then he would have to go through the same security screening that you and I will have to go,” he said.

“Obviously, an official visit is a different story.”

A video that has gone viral on social media shows a casually-dressed Abbasi being frisked at the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York earlier this week.

He was seen putting on his belt after clearing security, picking up his coat and bag and walking away moments later. According to Pakistani media reports, Abbasi travelled to the US to visit his ailing sister.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): Social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday called off his hunger strike after the Central government “in principle” agreed to his demands but refrained from providing a roadmap on the implementation in a time-bound manner.

Hazare, who had earlier demanded the timeline along with the action plan, said the Narendra Modi government assured him that promises would be fulfilled “soon” even as he warned the government of another agitation if the action is not taken in the six months’ time.

A delegation of ministers led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Hazare on Thursday evening and informed him that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was “positive” about the demands of setting up of a Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states, implementation of the M.S. Swaminathan Committee report for fair crop prices and new electoral reforms.

Subsequently, Hazare broke his seven-day long fast with a glass of juice in presence of Fadnavis, Union Minister of State for Agriculture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Maharashtra K Y M C

Minister Girish Mahajan among others.

“The government has agreed to give 1.5 times the input cost (for agricultural produce). Also, government has said the Lokpal would be appointed soon. It says the electoral reforms come under the Election Commission’s jurisdiction,” Hazare told the gathering of around 3,000 protestors at the iconic Ramlila Maidan.

“The government has said that the promises would be fulfilled soon. I will wait for six months. If the government fails to do it till then, I will start agitation in September. However, Fadnavis says it will not even take six months. Let us see.”

Fa d n av i s s a i d t h e Prime Minister’s Office had in letter to Hazare conveyed which components would be considered while fixing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agriculture produce.

“The central government has been positive about Anna ji’s demands. We have explained to him the factors to be considered while fixing MSP. Also, a committee has been constituted in accordance with his demand of more autonomy to the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP),” he said.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offers coconut water to social activist Anna Hazare as he ends his six-day indefinite hunger strike after a meeting at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, on Thursday. (PTI)

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Dr.Diana Patton along with NABARD officials and others after inaugurating the Rural Haat.

D imapu r , M a r 2 9 (NPN): A Rural Haat at Lasumi village, Phek was inaugurated by Dr.Diana Patton, SDO (C), Pfutsero on March 17. The haat was constructed with grant assistance provided by NABARD. Speaking at the inauguration programme, Dr.Diana called upon the villagers to use the asset created by NA-

BARD properly.

Highlighting on the importance of rural haat, Imsunaro, DDM NABARD said that it will help farmers achieve a sustainable living and also enhance the economy. Azenuo Pienyu, project director, DRDA lauded NABARD for allocating the project at a strategic location and encouraged the villagers to operate the rural

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The haat is equipped with solar light apart from basic amenities, a storage room for the vendors to store the perishable produce and an outlet for selling local products.

The programme was attended by BDO, Pfutsero, well wishers and representatives from neighbouring villages.

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Government sees 1 cr new jobs on 12% pension incentive New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): The government hopes to create 1 crore new jobs by bearing the entire 12 per cent of the basic salary that employers are mandated to make towards pension for the first three years for new employees.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday approved payment for the entire 12 per cent contribution for first three years for

new staff. “Our government is committed to creating jobs. The scheme which was implemented in 2016 had a provision for the government to pay for 8.33 per cent of the pension contribution by employers.

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Since the launch of scheme in August 2016, Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), as many as 30 lakh workers have already benefited, he said.

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more than regular rates.

For fixed de posits (FDs) below Rs 1 crore of tenure less than two years and below, the rates remain unchanged for both general public and senior citizens.

This is the third time SBI is increasing deposit rates in 2018. Costlier deposits will lead to SBI facing pressure on margins unless it hikes it lending rates. After a long time, the bank’s return on five-year deposits (for senior citizens) is matching the yield on five-year government bonds. According to bankers, an increase in deposit rates may lead to an upward revision in SBI’s marginal cost of lending rate (MCLR) — the benchmark used by the bank for all floating-rate loans.

western offshore and Ravva in Bay of Bengal.

Gas price was last hiked to USD 2.89 per mmBtu for October 2017 to March 2018 period from USD 2.48 in the previous six months. This was the first hike in nearly three years. Commenting on the development, Icra said the increase “is expected to provide some succour to (gas) producers.”

“Nevertheless, the revised gas price still remains at break even or below the average cost of production for many producers for a sustained period, leading to losses, which has forced the industry to seek a floor price,” it said in a note.

Additionally, the appreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar in FY2018 also dampens the realisations of the gas producers. “The absence of a floor and sustained low prices, as has been seen in the past few years post implementation of the modified Rangarajan formula, make exploration and production unviable even for benign geologies and would act as a deterrent in achieving a higher share of gas in the energy consumption of the country targeted by the government of India,” Icra said.

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MUMBAI, Mar 29 (Agencies): In a bid to grow its fund base, SBI has increased its interest rate on some retail and wholesale deposits. For retail customers investing up to Rs 1 crore, the bank has raised rates on deposits with tenure of above two years between 10bps and 25bps (100 basis points = 1 percentage point).

With effect from March 28, the lender will offer 6.6% on retail deposits between two and three years as against 6.5% earlier. Deposits between three and five years will earn 6.7% as against 6.5% earlier.

The highest increase is for deposits above five years where the bank now offers 6.75% as against 6.5% earlier. Senior citizens get 50bps

would also lead to higher cost of urea and power production.

Also, the ceiling on price for gas produced from new fields in difficult areas like deep water, ultra deep water, high temperature and high pressure fields has also been raised to USD 6.78 per mmBtu for April to October 2018 period, up from current price ceiling of USD 6.30. The hike would increase the cost of domestic gas-based power generation by about 3 per cent. It would also result in an increase in CNG and piped cooking gas prices by 50-55 paise per and 35-40 paise per standard cubic meter, respectively.

But for gas producers like ONGC, it will result in more revenues. Every dollar increase in gas price results in Rs 4,000 crore additional revenue for PSUs on an annual basis. ONGC is the country’s biggest gas producer, accounting for more than 70 per cent of the 90 million standard cubic meters per day current output.

All of its gas, as well as that of Oil India Ltd and private sector RIL’s KG-D6 block, are sold at the formula approved in October 2014.

This formula, however, does not cover gas from fields like Panna/Mukta and Tapti in

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SBI hikes wholesale, Rural Haat inaugurated at Lasumi village retail term deposit rates

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): The government has raised natural gas price by 6 per cent to its highest level in two years, a move that will result in higher CNG and cooking gas prices.

The price paid to most of natural gas produced from domestic fields will be USD 3.06 per million British thermal unit (mmBtu) for six months, beginning April 1, from current USD 2.89, according to a notification issued by oil ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.

Natural gas prices are set every six months based on average rates in gassurplus nations like the US, Russia and Canada.

India imports half of its gas which costs more than double the domestic rate. This is the second straight increase that would take the rates to their highest level since April-September 2016 when a similar price was paid to domestic producers.

The increase in price will boost earnings of producers like Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Reliance Industries (RIL), but will also lead to a rise in the prices of CNG and piped cooking gas, which use natural gas as input. It

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Kolkata and others, is about Rs 490 crore. A senior I-T Department official said the public list is aimed to make people aware so that they can help the department in nabbing these defaulters, if they have any information about them. The notice also carried a disclaimer that the “entries in the list are specific to the tax arrear/ assessment year mentioned and the tax defaulter’s address, business, shareholding and management may have changed” now. It added that the amount of default “shall further increase” after due interest is levied on it.

The department has carried out this exercise over the last few years and had named 96 such entities which have huge tax liabilities on them but they have either gone non-traceable or have shown no assets for recovery. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the policy-making body of the I-T department, had few years back adopted the strategy of bringing out the names of chronic defaulters in public domain and had also begun posting these names on its official website.

Imposing the penalty, RBI said it was being done in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 after taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to the directions issued by central banker.

This action, RBI added, was based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

It (fine) is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers, RBI said.

As per RBI guidelines, banks need to classify investments into three categories of held-for-trading (HFT), available-for-sale (AFS) and held-for-maturity (HTM).

The securities required to be held till maturity fall under HTM category. In case the sale of securities from this category exceeds 5 per cent of the required investment under HTM, banks need to disclose that in their audited annual financial statements, the market value of the HTM investments and have to indicate the excess of book value over market value.

But the bank had not made this disclosure at that time but had disclosed in the annual report 2016-17.

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tional I-T authority.

These defaulting firms were in the business sectors like food processing, bullion trading, software, real estate, breweries and manufacture of ingots among others.

The maximum tax dues of over Rs 86.27 crore is against a Delhi-based company named Ms Stock Guru, India and its partner Lokeshwar Dev and the notice said the assessee has gone untraceable and also has inadequate assets to pay the income tax.

The dues for this firm are for the assessment years (AYs) 2009-10 and 2010-11.

Some of the defaulters on the list have not paid their taxes for the assessment year 1989-90. A Kolkata-based individual Arjun Sonkar, as per the notice, has an I-T default of over Rs 51.37 crore and is “not traceable” now.

He is followed by Kishan Sharma, another individual from the West Bengal capital, who the department said is in default of Rs 47.52 crore of income tax.

The total tax default amount by 24 entities, from cities like Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Vijaywada, Nashik, Surat, Delhi, Vadodara,

Mumbai, Mar 29 (PTI): The Reserve Bank has imposed a penalty of Rs 58.9 crore on the country’s leading private sector lender ICICI Bank for violating its directions on direct sale of securities.

“The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed through an order dated March 26, 2018, a monetary penalty of Rs 589 million on ICICI Bank Limited for non-compliance with directions issued on direct sale of securities from its HTM (held-to-maturity) portfolio and specified disclosure in this regard,” the central bank said in a notification issued today.

ICICI Bank said the violation was “due to a genuine misunderstanding on the timing of the applicability of RBI’s directions in this matter”.

It said, “RBI has imposed a penalty on the bank for continued sale of government securities classified as HTM.” The bank said it continued with the sales from HTM category for a few weeks during the quarter ended March 31, 2017.

It further said that it would give utmost importance to regulatory compliance and endeavours to meet supervisory expectations.

Government raises gas prices to two-year high of $3.06

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New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): The Income-Tax Department Thursday released a pan-India list of 24 defaulting individuals and companies who owe about Rs 490 crore in taxes to the exchequer but have either gone untraceable or have reported inadequate assets for payment of dues.

The department issued an advertisement as part of its name and shame defaulters policy in leading national dailies titled ‘List of defaulters of Income Tax and Corporate Tax’.

The notice, issued by a nodal office of the Principal Director General of Income Tax in Delhi, “advised” the named defaulters to pay their tax arrears immediately. The public announcement carries the identity of the firm or the individual, the name of their directors and partners, the date of incorporation of the company (date of birth in case of individuals), their Permanent Account Number (PAN) or the Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN), their last known address and business profile, the amount of tax defaulted, assessment year and the respective jurisdic-

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68 killed in Venezuela jail riot

C a r ac a s, M a r 2 9 (IANS): At least 68 people have been killed in a fire that erupted during a riot at a jail in Venezuelan city of Valencia, according to a government official.

The blaze at the police station’s lockup was reportedly sparked by prisoners setting mattresses alight in a jailbreak attempt on Wednesday. Many were believed to have asphyxiated due to smoke inhalation, the BBC reported.

Attorney General Tarek William Saab said on Twitter that nearly all the dead were prisoners. Two women who were staying overnight at the police station also died.

An investigation would be launched immediately to clarify what had happened, he said, adding that four prosecutors had been assigned to the case.

“The prosecutor’s office vows to investigate to immediately clarify what happened in these painful events that have left dozens of Venezuelan families in mourning,” said the Attorney General on Twitter.

Families were demanding answers and justice as it was one of the worst jail disasters to hit the nation, where human rights groups complain about bad

A woman kicks at a riot police shield as relatives of prisoners wait to hear news about their family members imprisoned at a police station where a riot broke out, in Valencia, Venezuela.

prison conditions. A fire at a prison in the western state of Zulia killed more than 100 inmates in 1994. The association Una Ventana a la Libertad (A Window on Freedom), which monitors jail conditions, said its reports showed a police officer had been shot in the leg by a detainee and that shortly afterwards mattresses in cells were set ablaze and the fire quickly spread.

State official Jesus Santander said one police officer had been shot. Rescuers reportedly broke through walls to try to free those trapped by the blaze.

Angry relatives gathered outside the detention centre after news of the fire broke and clashed with police as they sought information about loved ones.

The situation soon turned violent and police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Videos showed men and women frantically running away as helmeted police wielded batons.

“They have not told us anything, I ask that (the law enforcement) not treat them like dogs, that they do not throw gas at them.

They shot them as if they were dogs,” said Lissette

Mendoza, a mother of a 19-year-old inmate, Yorman Salazar.

Opposition lawmaker Juan Miguel Matheus demanded that the pro-government leader of Carabobo state inform relatives about what had happened.

“The desperation of relatives should not be played with,” he said.

Later, in his press release, the Governor of Carabobo expressed his solidarity with victims’ families and said that he would support them “with the funeral services and subsequent burial of the deceased inmates”.

WHO appeals int’l community support for Rohingya refugees New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): WHO has urged the international community to contribute generously to enable appropriate health services to the 1.3 million “highly vulnerable” Rohingyas in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar as the refugees face “grave” risks to their lives and health in view of the coming rainy season.

This is one of the “biggest” humanitarian crisis in recent times, the WHO’s South East Asia Regional Director, Poonam Khetrapal Singh, said at a meeting of partners in Dhaka.

“No single agency or the Bangladesh government alone can meet the massive health needs of such a large population group. The Rohingya population are settled in an area that is prone to cyclone, and a terrain that would be flooded as soon as rains begin,” the official said. “The risk of outbreak of life threatening water and vector borne diseases under such conditions is huge,” Singh said.

Coordinating the work of over a 100 partners along with the Ministry of Health, Bangladesh, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has facilitated a contingency plan for the rainy season and coordinated a simulation

Two detained after Malala returns to Pakistan five years after Taliban attack French troops attacked Islamabad, Mar 29 (IANS): Pakistani Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai arrived here on Thursday, more than five years after she left the country following a failed assassination attempt by the Taliban for advocating girls rights to education.

Yousafzai’s f light landed at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport at 1.41 a.m., reports Geo News. The 20-yearold was accompanied by her parents and CEO of the Malala Fund.

She is expected to hold meetings with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, as well as other important figures.

Yousafzai will also participate in the “Meet the Malala” programme during her four-day stay in Pakistan.

In October 2012, Yousafzai - then 15-yearsold - was shot in the head

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at point-blank range by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) gunmen as she was returning from her school in Swat valley.

She suffered bullet injuries and was admitted to the military hospital Peshawar but was later flown to London for further treatment.

The shooting drew widespread international condemnation, Geo News reported.

She has become an internationally recognised symbol of resistance to the Taliban’s efforts of denying women education and

other rights.

In 2014, Yousafzai became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 in recognition of her efforts for children’s rights.

Earlier this month, the Nobel laureate appeared on “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” on Netflix.

Speaking of Swat, Malala stated: “It is just like a paradise on Earth.”

She said she “did not realise how beautiful Swat was” until she moved to the UK. During a visit to Canada last year, she was provided an opportunity to address the country’s parliament, Dawn news reported.

Last April, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres selected Malala Yousafzai to be a UN messenger of peace, the highest honour bestowed by the UN chief on a global citizen.

L o nd o n, M a r 2 9 (Agencies): Police have detained two people after a group of soldiers was almost hit by a car while they were jogging near their barracks in south-eastern France.

Soldiers of the 7th Mountain Battalion managed to avoid the oncoming vehicle in Varces-Allières-etRisset. The driver shouted in Arabic at the soldiers before the attack, and sped off afterwards in what reports said was a Peugeot 208 with fake number plates.

Re p o r t s s u g ge s t a woman was also in the car.

No-one was harmed.

Police tweeted to say a man had been detained in a Grenoble market after a search operation.

In a separate tweet, police said they had also detained the owner of the car in Échirolles, a suburb south of Grenoble.

Prosecutors in Grenoble said the attack was not being treated as a terrorist incident. The incident came the same day that four victims of a hostage-taking at

A bridge so far: China’s controversial megaproject HONG KONG, Mar 29 (Agencies): Touted as an engineering wonder, the world’s longest sea bridge, which connects Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, includes a snaking road crossing and an underwater tunnel and reportedly uses enough steel to build 60 Eiffel Towers.

Nine years after construction began on the 55kilometre (34-mile) crossing, a preview organised by the Chinese government this week offered a first peek into the megaproject.

The bridge will link Hong Kong to the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai and the gambling enclave of Macau, cutting across the waters of the Pearl River Estuary.

Although the opening date has not been confirmed, officials expect the bridge to be in use for 120 years and say it will boost business by cutting travel time by 60 percent.

The 420,000 tonnes of steel used for the project represent 60 times the amount used in the Eiffel Tower, China’s official Xinhua news agency said.

Gao Xinglin, the bridge’s project planning manager, said the construction of the 6.7-kilometre underwater tunnel gave him sleepless nights. (AFP)

Gao Xinglin, the bridge’s project planning manager, said the construction of the 6.7-kilometre underwater tunnel gave him sleepless nights.

“There were many nights where I couldn’t fall asleep, because there were too many difficulties during the construction,” Gao told reporters Wednesday.

“Linking the 80,000tonne pipes under the sea with watertight technology

was the most challenging,” he added.

The total price tag for the project, which includes artificial islands, linked roads and new bordercrossing facilities, is unclear but some estimates run to over 100 billion yuan ($15.1 billion), leading critics to slam it as a costly white elephant.

Opponents in Hong Kong say the project is part of Beijing’s drive to

tighten its grip on the semiautonomous city.

Dogged by delays, budget overruns, accusations of corruption and the deaths of construction workers, the bridge failed to open by the end of 2017 as hoped.

There have also been safety concerns after 19 lab workers were charged over faking concrete test reports, with one man jailed last December.

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a supermarket in the southwestern town of Trèbes were buried. The gunman, Radouane Lakdim, began his attacks on 23 March near Carcassonne by firing at local police officers who were out for a jog, injuring one of them. Police stormed the Super U supermarket after Lakdim took hostages there, and shot him dead.

His 18-year-old girlfriend has been charged with being part of a terrorist conspiracy.

French army spokesman Colonel Benoît Brulon confirmed Thursday’s attack, saying the man had “verbally threatened” some soldiers who were starting their morning jog, before trying to ram them as they returned. The 10 soldiers managed to get out of the way of the car, which sped off after the attack.

France remains on high alert after a number of terror attacks in recent years, although in October last year President Macron lifted a state of emergency in place since 2015.

A Rohingya refugee woman walks along the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh March 22, 2018. (Reuters)

around it.

The plan aims to ensure continuity of health services during rains and floods to minimise the risk of disease and deaths among the affected population, a WHO statement said.

All 207 health facilities in the area have been assessed for vulnerability during rains, following which nearly 25 per cent of them are being relocated.

Another cholera and measles vaccination campaign is being planned in April as a preventive measure for the vulnerable population, the statement said.

Earlier, 900,000 doses of cholera vaccine were administered to the refugees and their host communities, in addition to two vaccina-

tion campaigns for measles and three for diphtheria which concluded earlier this week with WHO’s support.

Since the start of the Rohingya crisis, the WHO has provided over 120 tons of supplies and logistics support to its partners.

“However, much of the health sector’s capacity to respond depends on availability of resources,” said Singh who visited Rohingya camps earlier this week.

Besides risks posed by floods and rain, the vulnerable population would need continued services for reproductive, maternal and child health, for communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as psychosocial support, the regional director said.

IS commander captured in Afghanistan Kabul, Mar 29 (IANS): A key commander of the Islamic State (IS) militant group was captured and three foreign nationals of the outfit were killed as Afghan security forces’ aircraft targeted its hideout in northern Afghanistan, police said on Thursday.

The attack took place in Darzab district of Jawzjan province, a police official told Xinhua news agency.

“The war planes of security forces targeted a hideout of IS rebels in Qazal Rabat area of Darzab district late Wednesday night, killing three foreign fighters and capturing a key commander of the group named Muzafar,” said the official.

Without identifying the nationalities of the foreign fighters, the official said Muzafar’s capture could deal a major blow to the group in Jawzjan and adjoining areas.

Meanwhile, spokesman for the provincial government Reza Ghafori said that the US-led coalition forces in Afghanistan often conduct air attacks against militants and sorties were continuing against IS bastions in Darzab and Qush Tepa districts over the past two months.

Pak’s ex-PM Pakistan, US officials reach Gilani, 25 indicted understanding on terrorists Mar 29 traveled to the US on an for corruption ISLAMABAD, (Agencies): Pakistan’s For- unannounced visit, which

Karachi, Mar 29 (IANS): An anti-corruption court here on Thursday indicted former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and 25 others in a corruption case pertaining to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).

All the accused, however, pleaded not guilty against the charges. The former Prime Minister called the allegations “baseless”, Dawn online reported.

Gilani and some former and serving senior TDAP officials, along with a few others, were accused of causing a loss of billions of rupees to the national exchequer through the approval and disbursement of fake and trade subsidies during the previous PPP government.

The Federal Investigation Agency had chargesheeted Gilani in around 25 out of over 70 cases pertaining to the trade subsidy scam.

eign Ministry says Pakistan and the United States have resolved to act against all terrorist groups that target Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan.

In a statement Thursday, the ministry said the understanding was reached during a meeting between visiting US acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells and Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua.

The visit came days after Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

was later termed a private one, and during which he met with US officials in an effort to improve ties with Washington.

Pakistan has a history of back stabbing... Even a snake can be trusted but not Pakistan.. Every Pakistani is a terrorist and every terrorist is a Pakistani.. Pakistan is a terroristan.. Pakistan is a... Read. US officials have long accused Pakistan of harboring militant groups that carry out attacks in Afghanistan.

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3 lakh troops cut completed: Chinese military Beijing, Mar 29 (PTI): China’s powerful military Thursday said it has completed the target of laying off three lakh troops and hinted at more reforms to optimise the quality and combat efficiency of the now two-million-strong force.

“Our target of downsizing the military by three hundred thousand is basically achieved,” Chinese Defence spokesman Col Ren Guoqiang told a media briefing here, terming it as an “important political decision and political declaration” made by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) and the country.

The plan to downsize the world’s largest army by three lakhs was announced

by President Xi Jinping at a parade in 2015.

The PLA which was 4.5-million strong till 1980 was first resized to three million in 1985 and later to 2.3 million.

China also hiked its defence budget this year to a whopping USD 175 billion, three times higher than that of India.

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The AIDS Prevention and Control Committee meeting underway in Mon on March 29.

DIMAPUR: District AIDS Prevention and Control Committee (DAPCC) held a meeting on March 28 under the chairmanship of Thavaseelan K, deputy commissioner, at DC conference hall.

According to district programme officer, Longyim Tzudir, in his welcome address, the deputy commissioner acknowledged the participation of government departments, civil societies, churches, students, NGOs, medical and paramedics in the committee

and called upon members to share their activities and views to effectively implement the HIV Prevention and Control Programme in the district.

District programme officer, DAPCU Mon, Longyim Tzudir highlighted the overall activities carried out by DAPCU and partners towards HIVAIDS prevention and control in the district (NSACS support) during the period 2017-18 and shared key agendas for future actions.

During an interaction, the topic on the need of leadership training for block/village level on HIV and AIDS was discussed where support of key sectors such as DRDA, social welfare department, education department, district public relation officer, churches association and district legal services authority were targeted to collaborate for carrying out proposed activities successfully.

In regard to Voluntary Blood Donation (VBD),

members acknowledged the Mon District Voluntary Blood Donors Association and Red Ribbon Club for their contributions and encouraged them to carry out more sensitization programmes among the targeted groups.

Members from Outreach Gospel Ministry also shared about voluntary services rendered for drug addicts, including opium users, through organizing free detoxification camps.

They also shared their plan to organize another free detoxification camp in May 2018 at Mon where they have requested district administration and partners to extend their support to make the programme a success.

While giving a briefing about the treatment services for PLHIV, K, MO I/c ICTC & LAC+ DH Dr. Yingnei mentioned that due to poor financial conditions, many PLHIV could not avail facilities particularly outside Mon. Dr. Tiasunep, DTO, briefly shared about HIV-TB collaboration while Ingaupeule, OST counsellor DH talked about OST services and the need for more OST centres in Mon district.

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KVK Mokokchung conducts trg-cumawareness prog DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mokokchung conducted a trainingcum-awareness and sensitization programme on “Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights” at community hall Chungtia village on March 28, sponsored by Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority, New Delhi.

A press release by KVK Mokokchung stated that the keynote address was delivered by ACTO (genetics & plant breeding) Bendangjungla wherein she emphasized on the need for conservation of traditional seed crops and encouraged participants to take advantage of training programme.

During the technical session, Dr. Toshimenla (genetics & plant breeding) explained the aims, objectives and characteristics of the Act along with the procedure for registering a crop variety under PPV & FRA. Altogether 112 participants attended the programme.

It was chaired by Moainla Longkumer TO (KVK) while the invocation prayer was said by Rev. Laka Pastor CBC and vote of thanks was pronounced by Ruyosu Nakro ACTO (EXT).

4th quarter review meeting held at DHS Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: The fourth quarter review meeting of District Health Society (DHS), Mokokchung was held at IDSP Hall, IMDH Mokokchung on March 29, chaired by Dr. S. S. Akaba Longchar CMO Mokokchung.

A press release from DPMU Mokokchung stated that the meeting dwelt on various issues wherein, the CMO urged SMOs and MOs to keep strict vigil in NPF minority wing visited the fire victims of Y. Zhimo colony, Dimapur on March 29 and distributed various appliances and food items. The relief work was coordinated by Bishnu their respective jurisdictions Bhattacharjee, president NPF minority wing, central in presence of office bearers from for health workers who had minority wing central and Dimapur division. installed proxy workers in their stead. He asked them to report such proxy workers for necessary action. He also directed Asha co-ordinators to inform all the Ashas of the district to improve the ANC registration during the first trimester.

The CMO also thanked all the SMOs, MOs and health workers of different

health units in Mokokchung district for their active participation during the recently concluded general election. He also thanked all the health workers of the district for the successful completion of IPPI. Dy. CMO Mokokchung told all the health units to observe Swachata Se Siddhi Campaign from April 1 to 5 and to take the pledge as per GoI’s directions.

The BPM Tsurangkong presented a brief report of the meeting on HMIS held at Guwahati which they recently attended. Dr. Sholongba GDMO UPHC Mokokchung presented a quarterly report on the activities of UPHC Mokokchung.

The meeting was attended by CMO, deputy CMO, programme officers, SMOs & MOs, NHM & DAPCU staff.\

DDPODU elects president; convenes general meet cum picnic DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Pick-up van Owners and Drivers’ Union (DDPODU) has elected Akaho Awomi as president for the second term of three years (2018-2021). In a press release, DDPODU general secretary Tongpangkumba stated that as per the election commission of DDPODU, it has issued notice inviting nomination papers from intending candidates for the 3rd presidential election of DDPODU. However, no nomination papers were received except Akaho Awomi thereby he was declared as the uncontested winner and elected as president for the term of three years. Meanwhile, K. Sachii Colony, Dimapur, Youth Organisation members on March 24 seized DDPODU has convened general meeting cum picnic on April 6, 12 noon at Chathe river, 2½ mile. All members expired products from shops located at the colony. have been to be present on the day.

VWF distributes CGI sheets among fire victims

VWF members with the CGI sheets.

DIMAPUR: Vivekananda Welfare Foundation (VWF), a non-profit organisation, distributed 16 Corrugated Galvanised Iron (CGI) sheets each to 18 house holders of Y. Zhimo Colony, Signal Bosti Dimapur on March K Y M C

28 who had been affected by the fire that broke out on March 23.

A press release by VWF stated that the donations for the CGI sheets came from members of the foundation, unaffected families from the locality

and Dimapur based Construction Company Mohon Sing and Co. Chief patron of the foundation Professor, Dr. Dalia Bhattacharjee expressed grief and his empathy for the affected on the occasion.

Dr. I. P. Khala with council members at the inauguration.

DIMAPUR: Saringyim veterinary dispensary under Mokokchung district was formally inaugurated by director Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Nagaland, Dr. I. P. Khala on March 24.

A press release issued

by VAS (Public Health), D r. A oy i m s e n Ja m i r stated that Dr. I.P. Khala thanked the Saringyim Village Council (SVC) for allocating land to set up the veterinary dispensary.

He said that Saringyim, being a border village, had

strategic importance for the veterinary department in the control and surveillance of trans-border diseases, besides, the area itself is blessed with abundant natural resources and favourable climatic conditions. He encouraged people of the area to rear livestock and poultry on large scales.

The inaugural prog ram was chaired by CVO Mokokchung, Dr. Salangtemjen, a short speech was delivered by the chairman of Tsurmen

village on behalf of the area people, and the vote of thanks was delivered by chairman Saringyim, A. Konang. The program was attended by officers from the directorate led by joint director, Dr. L. Temsu Jamir and officers from Mokokchung district.

Earlier in the day, the director also launched Village Piggery Development under RKVY 201718 at Nokpu village where breeding boars, feeds and equipments were distributed among the villagers.

THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST

Mary the mother of Jesus, her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene seen near the cross at Calvary where Jesus was crucified.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family members of Lt. R.T. Sosang wish to express our profound gratitude to one and all, who stood by us during the brief illness and at the demise of our beloved father through your prayer, physical presence, financial and material support.

Your love, deep concern and kind support gave us strength and courage during our saddest moment.

We would like to convey our special and sincere appreciation to each and every individuals, well wishers, neighbours, unions, councils, fellowships and churches.

It would be impertinent on our part if we do not extend acknowledgement to the doctors and nurses of CIHSR, Dimapur for rendering tender care during his illness and Kohima Ao Baptist Church (KABA) and Longkong Baptist Church for moral and spiritual support.

LT. RT SOSANG

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Though we are unable to mention each and everyone individually, we humbly pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren, relatives & in-laws.

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Late Pheluho Tase, after a prolonged illness left for his eternal heavenly abode on 15th March 2018 at Nikos Hospital Dimapur. From the years of his illness till the intern of his mortal body, we have received immense love and support from all near and dear. Words are powerless to express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all.. as we are indebted to so many loving people we fear missing individual names; thereby restrain in doing so. The material help, financial assistance, prayer and spiritual support, your physical presence have all greatly lightened our plight of sorrow.

It would be unfair on our part not to mention our gratitude to the following: 1. Chakhro Baptist Council of Churches (CBCC) 2. Chakhro Baptist Thepfuko Krotho (CBTK) 3. Baptist Church Medziphema Town 'A' 4. Citizens of Medziphema town 5. Department of Co-operation, Govt. of Nagaland 6. Nephrologists and team of doctors, nurses of Nikos Hospital, Zion Hospital Dimapur, Naga Hospital Kohima, International Apollo Hospital, Guwahati.

7. Faculty, staff and students of Patkai Christian College (PCC) 8. Blood Donors of Patkai Christian College and all other donors 9. Margaret Shishak School of Music (MSSM) PCC 10. Friends at Guwahati and Delhi 11. Jakhama Baptist Church 12. Kuokelie Chü of Jakhama Village 13. Members of Jakha Kuda Union 14. Individuals of the funeral cortege from Medziphema to Jakhama.

Recalling how obliged and indebted we are towards you all, we have realized that, kindness shown on us is indeed the richest and greatest gift you can ever give us.

Please accept our humble thanks and gratitude. It is our hearts prayer that God abundantly multiply His blessings on you all.

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For the first time, LTC for railway employees

Indian railway employees. (file photo)

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (PTI): Railway employees, for the first time, can now avail Leave Travel Concession (LTC), the government has said.

In a circular issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on March 27, the ministry said as per existing LTC instructions, government servants and their spouses, working in Indian Railways, are not entitled for the facility of LTC as the facility of “Free Pass” is available to them.

However, Seventh Pay

Commission recommended that they be included in the LTC fold.

“The matter has been considered in this department in consultation with Ministry of Railways. It has been decided that Railway employees may be allowed to avail all-India LTC once in a block of four years...

“The ‘All-India LTC’ will be purely optional for railway employees,” the ministry has said.

However, railway employees shall continue to be governed by the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules and availing of the “All India LTC” under the CCS

(LTC) Rules by them will be facilitated through a special order under the relevant provision of the said Pass Rules, it said.

The DoPT order also states that railway employees will not be eligible for “Home Town LTC” and will have to surrender the Privilege Passes (concessional or free tickets) admissible to them in the calendar year in which they intend to avail the LTC facility, the ministry said.

However, they would continue to be eligible for other kinds of passes such as the duty pass, school pass and special passes on medical grounds, as admissible under the pass rules, the order stated.

If the railway employee has already availed of a Privilege Pass, then LTC will not be allowed in that year, it said.

The railway employees on deputation to any other organisation, including railway PSUs, would also continue to be eligible for optional LTC in lieu of Privilege Pass entitlement, the order said.

Delhiites at high risk of suffering from brittle bones

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): A new study has found that people in the city are at a high risk of suffering from brittle bones which can cause fractures even with simple acts like bending over or coughing.

Nearly 60 per cent of the respondents in Delhi, including men and women, were found suffering from osteopenia and nine per cent already had osteoporosis.

Osteopenia is a condition in which bone mineral density is lower than normal. It is considered by many doctors to be a precursor to osteoporosis that

causes bones to become weak and brittle -- so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.

The study was done by the Orthopaedics Department of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. It was published in the March edition of the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR).

The survey was done among people living in Delhi areas like Sukhdev Vihar, Sarita Vihar, Kalkaji, East of Kailash and Mayur Vihar.

“In our study, the pres-

ence of osteopenia and osteoporosis was found to be higher in the urban Indian population. A high incidence of osteopenia and osteoporosis was observed in the studied population,” said Raju Vaishya, orthopaedic surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Vaishya is one of the authors of the study.

He said a significant association of sex, parent history of fracture and secondary osteoporosis was found in the present study “whereas alcohol and steroid intake were not found to be significantly associated with the low T-scores”.

Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Osteoporosis is usually considered a ‘silent disease’ until a fracture occurs. It leads to nearly nine million fractures annually worldwide. Osteopenia is a bone condition characterised by bone loss that is not as severe as in osteoporosis.

NPF accuses PDA govt of fund diversions

(From p-1) According to the release, diversion of funds already sanctioned and approved and cleared by the departments of Planning and Finance for projects in various districts and concentration of these funds for projects in one or two districts was “totally unjustified, most despicable and in a very bad taste”.

NPF questioned if this was an indication that the PDA government considered that citizens of areas where the previous regime had initiated developmental works did not deserve change for the better and whether this was the muchtouted change the coalition government talked about for the people of those areas.

In all “fairness, fair play and decency”, the PDA government should ensure that contractors of the completed projects, which were initiated by the DAN government, were paid in full without any delay, the party demanded.

RANCHI, MAR 29 (PTI): RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, who is serving jail term here since December 23 in a fodder scam case, has left for New Delhi on medical advice for specialised treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi, a senior RJD leader said.

Prasad had been admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) here on March 17 on complaints of uneasiness at Birsa Munda Jail and left for New Delhi yesterday by train after a Special CBI court allowed him to seek treatment at Delhi AIIMS. “He boarded the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express yesterday evening and is scheduled to reach Delhi today,” RJD leader Bhola Prasad, who is accompanying Prasad, told PTI. Senior advocate Chittaranjan Sinha, who has been handling the fodder scam cases for Prasad from the very beginning, said the 69-year-old RJD chief is suffering from diabetes,

Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav with daughter Misa Bharti leave from New Delhi railway station for treatment at Delhi’s All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday.

high creatinine levels and blood pressure. “His condition was not suitable for flying and the doctors at RIMS advised him to travel by train,” Sinha said.

A medical board at the RIMS where Prasad was being treated decided to refer him to the AIIMS for better treatment, hospital Director R K Srivastav said. The former chief minister had been convicted in four fodder scam cases

since 2013 - the latest being the Dumka treasury case, in which a special CBI court sentenced him to 14 years of imprisonment.

The Jharkhand High Court is to hear on April 6 his bail plea in the connection with his conviction in the third fodder scam - RC 68A/96 case - pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 37.62 crore from Chaibasa Treasury, advocate Sinha said.

Govt committed to data protection: Minister NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): The government is committed to data protection and is taking steps in the reported data leak through Facebook, Union Law and IT Minister Ravi Shakar Prasad said on Thursday.

“We have given notices to both Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.

We will wait for their response before initiating action,” Prasad told the media.

“We have said it earlier too that we are fully committed to data protection and will take any breach very seriously,” he added.

Cambridge Analytica is a Brit-

ish firm that harvests voters’ data to be used to its clients’ advantage in elections.

The firm had harvested data of 50 million Facebook users and influenced several elections across the globe, including the 2016 US presidential polls.

BJP leaders held for ‘disturbing’ communal harmony PATNA, MAR 29 (IANS): Two BJP leaders were arrested on Thursday in Bihar’s Samastipur district on the charge of disturbing communal harmony that resulted in clashes during the Ram Navami procession, police said.

Dinesh Jha and Mohan Patwa were arrested on the basis of a video footage of the incident in Rosera town of Samastipur.

Samastipur Superintendent of Police Dipak Ranjan said the two were arrested along with 10 others. He said they were questioned on the clashes.

After the arrests, workers and supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party -which is part of the ruling alliance along with the Janata Dal-United in Bihar -- held a protest against the police action on Thursday and termed the action “onesided”.

BJP’s Samastipur district President Ramsumran Singh demanded the release of the two leaders without delay.

Communal tension

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Centre and the 49.1 metre tall rocket, weighing 415.6 tonne, slung the two tonne satellite into the intended orbit 17.46 minutes into its flight.

The purpose of the satellite is to provide mobile communication applications in S-band in five spot beams and C-band in one beam during its 10year life span.

ISRO said that the GSAT-6A was similar to the GSAT-6 put into orbit in 2015.

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He said the GSLV rocket had major improvements to enhance its performance.

The induction of highthrust Vikas engine enhances the performance capacity of the second stage by around six per cent.

Sivan said the rocket has been fitted with electromechanical actuation system in the place of electro-hydraulic actuation system, adding that the electromechanical actuation system was made with ISRO developed space grade lithium-ion (Li-Ion) cells.

Precisely at 4.56 p.m., the GSLV rocket ascended into the sky from the second launch pad here at Satish Dhawan Space

AGRA MAR 29 (PTI): In a tragic incident, four students were killed last evening as the car they were travelling in, plunged into a 20-feet-deep open drain, veering off then road at a sharp turn at Sikandra Industrial Estate here, the police said today.

Identified as Gaurav, Yogendra, Jyoti and Sakshi, all local students studying in various educational institutions lost their lives as the car sank into the stinking muck with the youths trapped inside it, the police said.

On being informed of the incident, the industrial area police post in-charge Umaid Ali, rushed to the accident site and jumped into the drain in a brave bid to save the students, trapped in the car, but by the time they were extricated with the help of local industrial workers, it was too late.

They were rushed to a nearby hospital but were declared “brought dead.”

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genic engine. According to ISRO, two improvements -induction of Vikas engine and electromechanical actuation system -- have been made in the rocket’s second stage this time around.

One of the crucial rocket engines is the cryogenic engine, designed and developed by ISRO, and more efficient than the other two variants as it provides more thrust for every kilogram of propellant burnt.

With this successful launch, India established the performance of its GSLV-MkII rocket which in future may fetch orders from third parties for launching their satellites.

India puts into orbit foreign satellites for a fee using its lighter rocket the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) as their weight is not much.

Revenue for launching satellites depends on weight of the satellite higher the weight, higher will be the revenue.

According to the latest Economic Survey, foreign exchange earnings of India from export of satellite launch services increased noticeably in 2015-16 and 2016-17 to Rs 394 crore and Rs 275 crore from Rs 149 crore in 2014-15.

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SRIHARIKOTA (ANDHRA PRADESH), MAR 29 (IANS): India on Thursday successfully launched the GSAT-6A satellite that would provide mobile communication facilities, using its heavy rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F08), in a copy book style.

The GSLV-MkII rocket slung the satellite in a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) from where it would be taken up to its final geostationary orbit by three orbit raising manoeuvres.

ISRO’s scientists at the mission control centre were visibly happy, slapping each others’ backs and hugging each other once the rocket ejected the satellite into the intended orbit.

Indian Space Research O r g a n i s a t i o n ( I S RO ) Chairman K. Sivan said: “This is the sixth successful launch of GSLV with indigenous cryogenic engine.

The GSAT-6A satellite was placed in its designated orbit precisely.”

“The GSAT-6A will c o m p l e m e n t G S AT - 6 launched earlier. The two satellites will provide platform for advanced technologies for point-to-point communication.”

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two battalions of the Rapid Action Force, have been deployed in sensitive areas in Rosera, with senior police officials keeping an eye on the situation. Police is patrolling the town and Internet services have been suspended to check the spread of rumours.

Reports of commu-

nal tension in districts like Bhagalpur, Aurangabad, Munger, Nalanda, Sheikhpura and Jaamui were also received.

The Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has attacked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly failing to prevent communal disharmony.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded the arrest of Union Minister Ashwani Choubey’s son Arijit Shashwat for allegedly stoking communal passion in Bhagalpur.

Last week, a case was lodged against BJP leader Shashwat for taking out a procession without prior permission, inciting communal sentiments and roaming on the streets with weapons.

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No passport for corrupt bureaucrats, says Govt

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (PTI): Government officers facing criminal or corruption charges will be denied vigilance clearance for the grant of passport, according to new guidelines finalised by the Personnel ministry.

However, authorities concerned can take a call in case such officers need to go on foreign travel due to an extreme urgent situation like medical emergencies.

The vigilance clearance can be withheld if the officer is involved in a trap or raid case on charges of corruption and investigation is pending; an FIR has been filed or a case registered by any government entity against the officer, after a preliminary fact

finding inquiry, and if the officer is under suspension, the guidel i n e s said.

The vigilance clearance will also be denied in case a charge sheet has been filed in a court by the investigating agency in a criminal case and the case is pending; a sanction for investigation or prosecution has been granted by the competent authority in a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act or any other criminal matter, and a charge sheet has been issued against the officer in a disciplinary proceeding and the proceeding is pending, it said.

“Vigilance clearance shall not be withheld due to an FIR filed on the basis of a private complaint unless a charge-sheet has been filed by the investigating agency provided that there are no directions to the contrary by a competent court of

law,” the ministry said in the set of guidelines issued yesterday.

However, the information regarding FIR may be provided to the passport office, it said, adding that the final decision on the matter will be taken by the concerned passport issuing authority.

Civil services officers need vigilance clearance for obtaining Indian passport.

“There may be situations wherein wards and relatives of the civil servants residing abroad (for education and other purposes) could be having medical emergencies or family events. The officer himself/ herself may require to visit abroad for medical reasons.

“Therefore, as a policy, ordinarily, a passport will not be granted if a disciplinary proceeding is pending against the officer.

However, the competent authority can take a view wherein a foreign travel is necessitated due to extreme urgent situation like medical emergencies etc. on case to case basis,” the ministry said in an order issued to secretaries of all central government departments.

ED approaches Interpol to locate Nirav Modi, family

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Interpol to locate diamantaire Nirav Modi and his family accused in multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, said informed sources.

According to the sources, the agency sent the request to the Interpol last week aimed at locate and arrest Modi who left the country along with his family in January first week, weeks before the scam was reported to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is investigating criminal misconduct in the case.

The move is part of money trail probe by the ED and the CBI after cases were registered against Modi and his business partner and uncle Mehul Choksi, promoter of Gitanjali Group, for defrauding PNB. Modi, a regular on the lists of rich and famous Indians since 2013, along with his group companies -- Diamond R US, Stellar Diamond and Solar Exports -- and others have been implicated in the Rs 13,500 crore scam which was admitted by the PNB in February, leading to a massive upheaval in the

Irani accuses Sibal for involvement in land scam

Smriti Irani

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): The BJP on Thursday accused former Law Minister and Congress leader Kapil Sibal of being involved in a “land scam” claiming that he bought a piece of land in Delhi worth crores for a “very small price” from an accused in a money laundering case.

Referring to a report by a website alleging that Sibal acquired the land by paying just Rs 1 lakh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani said Sibal and his wife got the ownership of a company, Grande Castello, from a Piyoosh Goyal, a businessman.

She said some details about Sibal’s acquisition of the company and his dealings with Goyal were first published in January by some investigative journalists based in South Africa. Irani also said the UPA government had ordered a probe against Goyal then.

Quoting the newsreport, Irani said, “Grande

Castello, with no business in Financial Year 2013-14, commenced purchase of a piece of land, which eventually cost Rs 45.21 crores.

To fund, this, the company raised interest-free loans and book overdrafts.

“Once the land was registered in the company’s name in 2014-15, the company decided to revalue the aforesaid land based on the ‘Market Value’ as per valuation report obtained from the Government Registered valuer, thus raising the value of the land by Rs 43.79 crores to Rs 89 crore, almost doubling the value,” she said.

Firing salvos at Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Irani said, “If Sibal wants do to a business deal with a man accused of money laundering is his choice...

But is it acceptable to Rahul Gandhi?”

Reacting to her statement, Sibal rejected the charges saying the Minister, who does not know the defi-

nition of money laundering, was making an allegation.

“I bought a company, paid for it, paid from my income... I earn well. My Income Tax return is upto date, I have also filed corporate tax returns. You do not want to see records and allege money laundering,” he said. Sibal also slammed Irani for dragging Rahul Gandhi into the issue.

“It is sad that in this country economics and

Sibal hits back at Irani over ‘land scam’ allegations

Congress leader Kapil Sibal today played down allegation by BJP MP Smriti Irani accusing the Congress leader of striking a land deal with a man accused of money laundering in South Africa.

The Congress leader dismissed the allegation as baseless and termed them an attempt to deflect attention from the ongoing CBSE paper leak crisis.

“It is sad that in this country, economics and maths exam papers are leaked which never happened in the past. I have also been the HRD minister. If you talk about Election Commission, election dates are leaked. If you look at Aadhaar, data is leaked. But when they have to protect their own degrees, the information never leaks. So the government knows how to protect information, what they don’t want to be leaked is not leaked.

Earlier, Irani had cited a media report, which alleged that Sibal and his wife got the acquisition of a piece of land, worth Rs 89 crore, by merely paying Rs 1 lakh — the paid-up capital amount for 100% share of the company, Grand Castello.

The deal was facilitated by Piyoosh Goyal, who, other than being Sibal’s friend, also “enjoys business relations” with the Congress leader, the report claimed.

Goyal is the founder and chairman of World Windows Infrastructure and Logistics Pvt Ltd, according to the website of the organization. The firm deals in scrap metal and logistics conglomerate.

The BJP leader referred to another investigative report by a South Africa-based journalist, published in Daily Maverick. The report investigates the links between Sibal, Goyal and South Africa-based Gupta family, who was at the focus of widespread scrutiny because of their close ties to Jacob Zuma, during his presidency.

Tamil Nadu parties attack Centre over Cauvery board CHENNAI/NEW DELHI, MAH 29 (IANS): Opposition parties and farmers organisations in Tamil Nadu erupted in anger over the Central government’s moves to seek clarifications from the Supreme Court whether it had directed constitution of a Cauvery Management Board as the deadline for the purpose expired on Thursday. They also attacked the Tamil Nadu government over its “inability” to pressure the Centre to implement the court order because it was “afraid” of the govenment in Delhi and had no guts to oppose it.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday chaired a highlevel meeting to discuss the next course of action on the river water sharing issue.

Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and other se-

nior Ministers attended the meeting at the Secretariat.

Later, Palaniswami held another meeting with some ruling AIADMK MPs who said they were willing to resign if directed by the party high command.

Sources said the state was said to be considering approaching the Supreme Court with a contempt petition over non-implementation of the February 16 order that directed constitution of a Board within six weeks, a period that expired on Thursday.

With Karnataka opposed to creation of the Board and the issue being sensitive in view of the coming Assembly elections, the BJP-led government at the Centre is reportedly considering moving the Supreme Court to seek clarifications on the verdict.

maths exam papers are leaked which never happened in the past. I have also been the HRD minister.

If you talk about Election Commission, election dates are leaked. If you look at Aadhaar, data is leaked. But when they have to protect their own degrees, the information never leaks. So the government knows how to protect information, what they don’t want leaked is not leaked.

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country’s banking system.

The CBI in February also approached the Interpol with a request of issuing a Diffusion Notice against Modi to locate him.

Modi’s wife Ami, a US citizen, left on January 6 and his uncle Choksi left on January 4.

The PNB has claimed in different complaints to the CBI that several Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) were fraudulently issued by its officials in connivance with Modi and the other accused in the case causing it huge loss.

A LoU is a letter of comfort issued by one bank to branches of other banks, based on which foreign branches offer credit to buyers.

In its ongoing investigation in the case, the ED on Tuesday arrested Modi’s Firestar Group Vice President Shyam Sunder Wadhwa and it has so far carried out searches at 251 properties across the country and seized diamonds, gold, pearls and precious and semi-precious stones.

The ED has also claimed to have attached immovable properties belonging to their business groups to the tune of Rs 7,638 crore.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018

Two Delhi Police officers arrested for gold robbery

Police personnel arrest four people including two assistant sub-inspectors of Delhi Police who were allegedly involved in a 10-kg gold heist, in Ghaziabad on Thursday. (PTI)

GHAZIABAD, MAR 29 (IANS): Two Delhi Police officers have been arrested for the robbery of nearly 9 kg of gold chains from a Mumbai-based jeweller here, it was announced on Thursday.

Additional Director General of Uttar Pradesh Police, Prashant Kumar, praised his colleagues for solving the March 18 robbery when criminals in police uniform looted the gold outside the Sahibabad railway station here.

He identified the arrested police officers as Assistant Sub-Inspectors Satendra Singh and Brahm Pal of Delhi Police. The looted jewellery was worth Rs 3 crore.

Kumar praised his men for breaking what he said was “a dangerous nexus” between the two Delhi Police officers and professional robbers.

Investigations led them to Satendra Singh and Brahm Pal who were arrested. About 6 kg of gold

was seized from them.

“They confessed to their crime and revealed they knew a salesman, Shailendra Yadav of Anand Jewellers in Meerut, who was earlier a police informer and who tipped them off about movement of bulk jewellery from Meerut to Delhi.

“The two officers were also involved in a similar robbery about 10 years ago and another seven to eight years ago,” officer Kumar said.

Babul Supriyo not allowed to enter Bengal’s tense Asansol-Raniganj

KOLKATA, MAR 29 (IANS): Amid prevailing tensions over parts of Raniganj and adjoining areas in West Bengal’s Paschim Burdwan district following clashes over Ram Navami rallies, Union Minister Babul Supriyo was on Thursday not allowed to enter the area.

Citing security reasons, police stopped the car of the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises as he tried to enter the Railpar area in the district.

“As a public representative, it is my duty to be with the people when they are in trouble and I have every right to visit my constituency. Police was saying that I would not be allowed to go as Section 144 is imposed in the area.

Being a minister, I cannot violate rules,” said Supriyo who also engaged in verbal duel with police personnel surrounding his car.

Incidentally, a group of people raised slogans against the minister demanding that he should leave the area.

“People of #Ranigunj are attacked, police force is outnumbered and severely injured.And Mamata Government could only muster cutting off internet connectivity for 2 days? Because goons on the streets have been

downloading weapons and bombs off the internet, is it now,” Supriyo, who is also the Asansol MP, said in a tweet later.

Actress-turned politician Locket Chatterjee, who is the state BJP Mahila Morcha President, who was supposed to visit Raniganj, was also stopped by police at Durgapur.

Several shops and houses were vandalised and set ablaze over the Ram Navami related clashes in parts of the district and police have arrested 19 people for fomenting trouble.

A clash also broke out between two groups centering a Ram Navmi procession in Raniganj on Monday. A person was

Union Minister Babul Supriyo being stopped by police from entering Asansol in Burdwan district of West Bengal on Thursday. (PTI)

allegedly hacked to death while a Deputy Commissioner of Police lost a hand after getting hit by a bomb.

According to police, no fresh incident of violence was reported from the area since last night.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e r e

was intense patrolling on Thursday by police in area, especially in the Dhadka area, where a police vehicle was vandalised and two Trinamool offices were set fire in violence over a Ram Navami procession on Tuesday.

OFFICE OF THE

NAGALAND STATE SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD NAGALAND :: KOHIMA

NO.NSSWB/SRCW/Advt&Pub/2017-18/ 510

Dated: Kohima the 29th March 2018

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill up the following vacancies for District Level Centre for Women (DLCW)-Longleng District, under Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme, Ministry of Women & Child Development, GoI. Position

Qualification & Experience

Women Welfare Officer (1 no)

Essential • Masters in the field of Humanities & Social Sciences/ Masters in Social Work with understanding of schemes/ programs implemented with focus on Women.

• Capable of communicating in the local language/dialect and effectively liaison with District officials.

• Proficiency with computers for report writing and MIS. Desirable • Previous experience of working with civil society organisations • Preferably women resident of the same district.

General Condition Maximum age limit : 35years Salary : Rs 35000/-

District Coordinator (2 nos)

Essential • He/she should be a graduate in Humanities & Social Sciences/ Social Work or any other related field.

• He/she should be well versed with issues related to women in the District.

• He/she should be able to work with computers.

Desirable • Preference will be given to women for one District Coordinator.

• Preferably a resident of the same district.

General Condition Maximum age limit : 35 years Salary : Rs 20000/-

Terms and conditions: 1. The last date for submission of application is on the 13th April 2018.

2. Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit their application along with their CV, self-attested copies of their educational qualifications, ST/indigenous certificates and two (2) recent passport photos.

3. Incomplete application and late submission of the applications will be summarily rejected.

4. The service is purely contractual and not liable for regularization which will initially be for a period of one year.

5. Salary mentioned is the maximum allowed for each post.

6. Preference will be given to the indigenous inhabitant of the respective district.

7. Applications may be submitted to the office of the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board, below DIPR Office, New Secretariat Complex, Kohima.

8. Names of shortlisted candidates, date for written test and Interview will be displayed on the Office Notice Board. No separate intimation letter will be sent to the candidates.

(Sd/-) Daisy Mezhur Mission Director DC-703 State Resource Centre for Women

Egypt’s Sisi set to win second term

decision to enter the race - got 3%, it added.

A source told Al-Ahram that 5% of the ballots had been spoiled, including by voters inserting the names of candidates not among the two approved.

In an attempt to boost turnout on the final day of voting on Wednesday, the election commission kept polling stations open for an extra hour. It also warned that people who did not vote would be fined 500 Egyptian pounds ($28; £20) - a threat rarely acted upon in previous polls.

There were also reports that some people were offered incentives of money and food to cast their ballots, or promised improved public services.

A spokeswoman for the Sisi campaign told the BBC that it was a “one million per cent democratic process”.

She said: “The evidence is that all the Egyptian people, including big numbers of youths and elderly, have come out to vote.”

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International

Kim Jong Un to meet South Korean president at border

Skripals first poisoned at home, says UK police L o n d o n, M a r 2 9 (IANS): Detectives with London’s Metropolitan Police investigating the attempted murders of Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia have said that they believe the pair first came into contact with a nerve agent at the front door of his Salisbury home.

Specialists found the “highest concentration” of the nerve agent on the front door of Skripal’s home in Salisbury, police said on Wednesday.

The pair were poisoned March 4 after being exposed to what British police believe was a militarygrade nerve agent. They are still in hospital in stable but serious condition.

Skripal and his daughter were found slumped on a bench in an outdoor shopping complex in Salisbury.

They had no visible injuries, according to police.

Detectives now plan to focus their investigation around Skripal’s home for the coming weeks and possibly months, the Met Police was cited as saying in the Guardian. Yulia Skripal was visiting her father.

Police also plan to search the surrounding area. The police have retaken control of the Maltings shopping centre, where the Skripals were first discovered and London Road cemetery from counter-terrorism detectives, where officers focused their investigation into the nerve agent attack in previous weeks. More than 130 people could have been exposed to the chemical weapon in the aftermath of the poisoning, which the UK government claimed was carried out by Russia.

In response to the poisoning, over 150 Russian officials were expelled from more than 25 countries, and the UK government was considering further measures to punish Russia, including a ban on the City of London from selling Russian sovereign debt.

Public health experts were still working to establish whether the nerve agent attack presented a long term risk to Salisbury’s residents, which will receive a 1 million pound support package from the central government to help recover.

Washington, Mar 29 (Agencies): North Korea’s Kim Jung Un will meet next month with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a border village in a high-profile meeting that could prove significant in global efforts to resolve a decades-long standoff over Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

The announcement was made after officials met at the border village of Panmunjom, reported Fox News. The Koreas plan to hold another preparatory meeting on April 4 to discuss protocol, security and media coverage issues during the April 27 meeting, according to a joint statement released by the countries.

Few other details were released. The leaders of the two Koreas have held talks only twice since the 1950-53 Korean War, in 2000 and 2007, under previous liberal governments in Seoul.

A top South Korean official told reporters that setting up dialogue to eliminate Kim’s nuclear weapons program would be a critical point of the meeting.

Ri Son Gwon, chair-

L o n d o n, M a r 2 9 (Agencies): Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah alSisi has been re-elected for a second four-year term, preliminary results suggest.

State media said Mr Sisi had secured a landslide victory against his sole challenger, Moussa Mustafa Moussa, winning more than 90% of the vote.

But initial estimates placed turnout among the 60 million eligible voters at about 41% - below that seen in 2014.

Opposition figures had called for a boycott after several potential candidates withdrew or were arrested.

Mr Sisi led the military’s overthrow of Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohammed Morsi, in 2013 following mass protests against his rule.

Since then, he has overseen what human rights groups say is an unprecedented crackdown on dissent that has led to the detention of tens of thousands of people. With Mr

Sisi’s re-election appearing certain before voting began on Monday, many analysts said turnout would be an important measure of his legitimacy. It was 47% at the last election in 2014, when Mr Sisi won 97% of the vote.

The state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Thursday that Mr Sisi had won 92% of the 25 million ballots cast.

Mr Moussa - a littleknown party leader who had supported the president’s reelection until his last-minute

Sri Lanka’s prison chief arrested over 2012 jail riot

Any head of state on private visit will Shulkin blasts ‘toxic, chaotic’ Washington be frisked: US official on Pak PM

Colombo, Mar 29 (IANS): Sri Lankan Police on Thursday arrested the country’s prison chief Emil Ranjan Lamahewa over a massacre of 27 inmates during a jail riot in 2012.

Lamahewa was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department from his residence in Colombo, Police Spokesperson Ruwan Gunasekara was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.

On Wednesday, an inspector attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau was also arrested over the prison riot.

The riot at the highlyguarded Welikada Prison in Colombo broke out on November 9, 2012, during a search for illegal arms within the prison premises.

The riot had left 27 inmates dead and 40 injured.

The Sri Lankan government led by President Maithripala Sirisena had appointed a committee to investigate the riot and a report was compiled on the incident.

The 2012 massacre was the worst prison violence in the country since 50 inmates were hacked to death in a 1983 riot.

Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

New Delhi, Mar 29 (Agencies): An official of US in India has justified the frisking of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at an airport in the country. Alexander McLaren, deputy spokesperson of US Embassy in India, said that any head of State travelling as a private citizen without diplomatic passport has to go through security screening, Zeenews reported.

“If a head of State chooses to travel privately without diplomatic passport then they are travelling as a private citizen, and they have to go through same security screening as you, I and everyone else has gone through, said McLaren.

This comes after a video of Abbasi being frisked by security officials at an airport in US went viral, triggering uproar in Pakistani media.

However, Pakistan-based Geo News had reported that Abbasi voluntarily followed the security procedures.

Pointing that Abbasi was in US on a private visit, Geo News had released a video wherein Pakistani PM could be seen at airport without any security protocol. The report had also pointed that Abbasi had always been popular for adhering to simplicity in his personal life, citing his recent visit to Britain where he was spotted travelling alone on a train.

Geo News also re-

ferred to a recent photograph of the Pakistani Prime Minister wearing a simple shawl while cutting his birthday cake. The picture reportedly went viral on social media in the country.

The video in question showed Abbasi carrying a coat in one hand and a suitcase in the other as he walked towards security check area.

A leading newspaper had reported that the “indignity” had angered the Pakistani media, citing reports of US President Donald Trump and his administration considering visa ban on Pakistani nationals.

Abbasi had gone to US to reportedly meet his ailing sister. During the visit he also reportedly met US Vice President Mike Pence. This comes even as US has told Pakistan that the country needs to do more to tackle the menace of terrorism.

of things by people who wanted me out of the way,” even though he wrote that he acted with “the utmost integrity.” He listed what he said were accomplishments during his time as VA secretary. But, he claimed, “these successes within the department have intensified the ambitions of

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No. Jud-4/SC/2014/700 Dated Pfro, the 27th Mar. 2018 NOTICE

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Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

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man of a state agency that deals with inter-Korean affairs, led the North’s three delegates, saying the past 80 days have been filled with “unprecedented historic events between the rivals,” referring to the Korea’s renewed talks before the Winter Olympics and the agreement on the summit.

He also expressed hopes for an outcome that would meet the “hope and desire of the nation.”

Thursday’s announcement comes after a surprise meeting between Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, which goal appeared to seek improving relations ahead of the North’s planned talks with Moon and President Donald Trump.

people who want to put VA health care in the hands of the private sector.”

“The private sector, already struggling to provide adequate access to care in many communities, is ill-prepared to handle the number and complexity of patients that would come from closing or downsizing V.A. hospitals and clinics, particularly when it involves the mental health needs of people scarred by the horrors of war,” Shulkin wrote, adding that the department’s understanding of veterans’ needs

“At the same time, I am very confident that military cooperation will help facilitate our state to state relationship and also in maintaining regional peace and international stability”, he said.

Guoqiang’s comments came in the backdrop of China selling a powerful tracking system in an “unprecedented deal” which could speed up the development of multi-warhead missiles by Pakistan.

Zheng Mengwei, a researcher with the staterun Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Institute of Optics and Electronics in Chengdu, Sichuan province recently.

The researchers told the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post that Pakistan had bought a highly sophisticated, largescale optical tracking and measurement system from China and deployed it “at a firing range” for use in testing and developing its new missiles.

China was the first

Sir,

The Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland: Kohima.

Sub :- Application for grant of pay and allowances of Work- Charged/Casual Employees at par with other categories of employees.

With due respect, we have to state and request you as follows:

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1. That right to equal pay for equal work is an indefeasible and fundamental right for the work-charged, casual and daily rated employees at par with other categories of employees holding similar post and performing similar duties. Denial of the right to equal pay for equal work is violation of fundamental rights and also it amounts to exploitation of labour and services.

2. That the Nagaland Work-Charged & Causal Employees Commission recommended the salaries, wages and allowances of work-charged and casual employees at par with the salaries, wages and allowances of regular employees to be treated the former categories of employees as temporary employees, however, unlike regular employees, without entitlement to personal and family pension benefits. However, without any reason and without any just cause, the government rejected the recommendation of the commission, and the work-charged and causal employees are drawing salaries rounded up nearly at Rs. 7,000/- per month as against the salaries of the regular employees holding similar post and performing similar duties at minimum starting salary of Rs. 18,000/- per month plus normal annual increments.

3. That when the minimum salaries of the regular employees are enhanced to Rs. 18,000/- per month plus regular annual increments, ADA and all pension benefits, it would be highly discriminatory for the work-charged and casual employees to be paid only about Rs. 7,000/- per month.

4. That absorption into regular service of those who have completed 30 years of service as against the commission recommendation of 20 years of service is also unreasonably high and the same may be accepted as recommended by the commission.

5. That we Work-Charged are badly aggrieved by the highly under paid amount of wages and salaries and appeal to the Government of India to grant the minimum wages and salaries as implemented for the regular employees in 7th pay commission.

6. That unless our problems are redressed we will be facing more immense hardship for the same as such we are having no other options and remedy, but to appeal your kind self to consider and for grant of pay and allowances of Work-Charged Employees, and for which we shall remain grateful and continue to support your Dynamic Leadership in the days to come.

(K. ATOVI AWOMI) President ANPWDFWA # 8414881722

(ZUBEMO NGULLIE) General Secretary ANPWDFWA # 9774103739

In setting up separate talks with Beijing, Seoul, Washington, and potentially with Moscow and Tokyo, North Korea may be moving to disrupt any united front among its negotiating counterparts. By reintroducing China, which is the North’s only major ally, as a major player, North Korea also gains leverage against South Korea and the United States, analysts say.

Washington and Seoul have said Kim previously told South Korean envoys that he was willing to put his nukes up for negotiation in his talks with President Donald Trump. However, the North has yet to officially confirm its interest in a summit between Kim and Trump.

and its research “cannot be easily replicated in the private sector.” Shulkin, the second member of Trump’s Cabinet to be ousted this month, did not address the controversy over his travel practices. A damning report from the department’s inspector general found “serious derelictions” by Shulkin and senior VA officials on a Europe trip last year. The report concluded that Shulkin had spent a good deal of the trip sightseeing and had inappropriately accepted a gift of Wimbledon tickets.

IKISHE VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATES

We the Ikishe Village Students' Union take this pleasure to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Khazeto Kinimi BJP Candidate for being successfully elected to the 13 th Nagaland State Legislative Assembly from 31 A/C Akuluto Constituency and appointed as Advisor to the department of Skill Development Labour & Employment & CAWD. May our Almighty God continue to bless and guide you for your future endeavour.

Oketo Chishi President IVSU

Regd. No. ED. RSGSS-2033/91-92 (Pt) Dated 24/03/93

Close ties between China, Pak armies for regional peace: PLA country to export such sensitive equipment to Pakistan, CAS said.

The Post report attributed the sale of the equipment to Pakistan to India testing the most advanced nuclear-ready intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V with a range long enough to hit Beijing or Shanghai.

Chinese authorities declassified information about the sale of the tracking system yesterday.

While India’s singlewarhead missiles are bigger and cover longer distances, Pakistan has focused its efforts on developing multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs), a type of missile carrying several nuclear warheads that can be directed towards different targets, the report said.

Unlike the US, which accounts for one-third of exports and supplies at least 100 countries, China delivered major arms to 44 countries, mostly in Asia and Africa.

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Beijing, Mar 29 (PTI): Close ties between militaries of China and Pakistan will not only help maintain an all weather partnership between the two countries but also the regional peace and global stability, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said Thursday. China’s 2.3 million-strong military is the world’s largest, and Pakistan has emerged as the biggest consumer of the China-produced military hardware. In the past five years, Pakistan has bought 41 per cent of China’s exported weapons, according to analysts.

Pakistan is seeking to make China its main supplier of military hardware, partly due to the looser financial terms offered by Beijing, replacing traditional suppliers from the west.

“China and Pakistan share all weather partnership. We have maintained very high level of defence exchange and cooperation,” Chinese military spokesman, Col Ren Guoqiang told a media briefing here.

Washington, Mar 29 (Agencies): Former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin used an oped late Wednesday to blast “the environment in Washington” that “has turned so toxic, chaotic, disrespectful and subversive that it became impossible for me to accomplish the important work” of his job. “As I prepare to leave government,” he wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times, “I am struck by a reoccurring thought: It should not be this hard to serve your country.” In the piece, which came hours after President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he would replace his VA secretary, Shulkin claimed he was “falsely accused

Kim Jung Un

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THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM : NAGALAND: MIZORAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH

NOTICE Dated, Kohima, the, 28th March, 2018

No. HC(K)3/2018/Estt/47 Pursuant to the walk-ininterview held on 07.08.2018, the Gauhati High Court is pleased to provisionally select the following candidates for appointment as specified below in the Registry of Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench.

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Khetilo Seb Senior Technical Officer 2.

Phoukuozetuo T. Zatsu Developer The provisionally selected candidates may indicate their acceptance/non-acceptance to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days of the date of issue of this Notice.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT, 2ND NAP BATTALION ALICHEN : MOKOKCHUNG NO.2NAP(A)89/2017-18/1636 Dated, Alichen, the 15th Feb 2018 To, NO. 10730 C/N Thungchio Lotha, S/o. Peter Odyou Village: Yikhum, P.O/P.S: Wokha Dist. Wokha, State: Nagaland CALLING NOTICE Whereas you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty w.e.f 08/01/18 till date without any leave or permission from the competent authority and whereas 2 (two) calling notices were issued and served on you vide the following letter Nos. NO. 2NAP(A)89/17-18/1354, Dated 22/01/18 and NO.2NAP(A)89/17-18/1438, Dated 31/01/18. And whereas you have not reported till date, you are hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days of publication of this notice, failing which you will be declared deserter and dismissed from service without further notice.

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star roped in for Rolling Stones’ Ronnie ‘Narcos’ ‘Wonder Woman’ sequel Wood is cancer free D

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he Rolling Stones g u i t a r i s t Ro n n i e Wood is officially cancer free after being diagnosed last year with lung cancer.

The disease was contained to just one lung and required only an operation. Chemotherapy wasn’t necessary, but at the time of diagnosis, Wood

claimed he’d forgo the treatment in any case — all in order to save his hair.

“It’s more I wasn’t going to lose my hair,” he told The Daily Mail. This hair wasn’t going anywhere. I said, ‘No way.’ And I just kept the faith it would be all right.”

Despite having such a positive outlook early on,

Wood still expressed his surprise at having beaten the cancer, especially when considering his lifestyle in the past. “Not even smoking for England for over 50 years — it was a wonder I wasn’t riddled with cancer in both lungs,” Wood shared with Metro. “It’s a wonder they both didn’t explode.”

“I was prepared to remain positive to my dying breath,” he added. “I’ve had a great life and I was all ready to go. Wow! I didn’t know I was going to be given the ticket to last this long. What a reprieve.”

The happy health news comes just in time for The Rolling Stones’ European tour, which Wood will gladly partake in. The trek kicks off mid-May. (Consequence of Sound)

irector Patty Jenkins is bringing on Pedro Pascal for a key role in her “Wonder Woman” sequel starring Gal Gadot.

The “Narcos” star is on board for the follow-up to 2017’s hit, joining Kristen Wiig, who was tapped for the villain role of Cheetah. The film would mark the second time Pascal and Jenkins have worked together, having previously teamed up on the TV movie “Exposed.”

Variety first reported that Jenkins would be returning to write, direct, and produce the pic. Following the news that the studio has slated the movie for Nov. 1, 2019, finding this pivotal role became a top priority. Plot details are still being kept under wraps, as is the character Pascal will be playing.

“Wonder Woman”

has been a standout in DC’s cinematic universe, g rossing $821 million worldwide, including $412 domestically. It scored with critics as well, earning a nomination from the Producers Guild as one of the best films of 2017.

Pascal gained traction in Hollywood with his scene-stealing performance as Oberyn Martell in HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” That role would lead to another star-making turn in Netflix’s drama series “Narcos.”

(Variety)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018

‘CDs are becoming obsolete’ says Stryper frontman

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TRYPER’s Michael Sweet has lamented the fact that people don’t take the time to check out full-length albums anymore, explaining that “it’s really a bummer” that so many music fans “just download or listen to the single and don’t even hear the other songs.” Fulllength albums seem to be a dying art these days, with streaming services like Spotify altering the way people consume music.

Even though digital downloads had a short run as the top-selling format in the music industry, they were overtaken by music streaming services just a few years later. As a result, an increasing number of artists no longer release full-length albums, but continue to issue singles in a time where iTunes,

Spotify and YouTube are the primary access points for music.

“It’s interesting times we live in as bands are trying to figure out how to thrive and make it work,” Sweet told Myglobalmind in a new interview. “CDs are becoming obsolete, and in a few years, they will be. Best Buy won’t carry them anymore, and that will trickle down across the board. It’s all about streaming and to some degree about downloading, but not much.

“The scary part about streaming is the artist doesn’t get paid very much,” he continued. “It’s sad when you spend three months of your life making an album and investing so much into it only for people to stream or download one song. It’s really a bummer. The art of holding something in your hand is a thing of the past. There was something really special about buying vinyl and CDs to look at the artwork and read the lyrics or liner notes. You would then listen to every song, even the song that you didn’t like at first would become your favorite six months later because you kept listening to the entire album. Now people just download or listen to the single and don’t even hear the other songs.

(Blabbermouth.net)

India stamps its presence on Hong Kong Art Basel

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ndia is slowly expanding its base at the annual Hong Kong Art Basel fair, with nine galleries taking part in the gala show this year. Fair director Adeline Ooi said she hoped to see in the next editions more representation from India, which showcased the works of six galleries in 2017 and four

in 2016.

“I am very greedy. I want more Indian galleries because one of the roles of this show is to highlight the diversities in Asia,” said Ooi. The fair, to begin on March 26, will feature 247 leading galleries from 32 countries, including 28 firsttime exhibitors.

This year’s edition, the sixth so far, would not just have an increased focus on art from Asia, but also on art created across generations. It is therefore no surprise that the barely four-year-old Mumbai-based gallery Tarq is making its debut at the fair and will showcase alongside veterans such as Chemould Prescott (Mumbai) and Vadehra Art Gallery (New Delhi).

“We have got galleries across generations, which is what we are most excited about,” Ooi said.

The other Indian galleries to feature at the fair this year are Experimenter from Kolkata, Nature Morte and Gallery Espace from New Delhi, GallerySke from Bangalore, and Mumbai’s Sakshi Gallery and Jhaveri Contemporary. Ooi stressed that this was the only art fair of its kind with such a huge concentration of galleries

from Asia. “I think for India to not be there would have been a huge failure on my part,” Ooi added.

Among those participating in the sector will be Jhaveri Contemporary, which will represent Pakistani artist Ali Kazim, whose immersive installation inspired by his hometown, Lahore, echoes the current political situation in Pakistan. Artist duo Pors & Rao will present a digital interactive booth at GallerySke, with a survey on the “autonomous side of human behaviour”.

Presentations by exhibitors from Asia that have graduated into the main sector of the show are also a part of the line-up, J.N. Aier College, Dimapur organised 5th parting social on March 29. Guest speaker of the along with important galleries programme was Dr. Rosaline, professor, NIT Chumukedima, while Kheka Lima, vice-principal from the United States and spoke on behalf of the administration.

Europe, as well as works of younger artists from the East.

The fair will come to a close on March 31.

(PTI)

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday said it will re-conduct examination in the maths and economics papers for Class X and Class XII respectively following the leak of question papers even as a Delhi Police probe was underway.

“Feel terrible for all students who have to re-sit their exams for no fault of their own. So unfair and unfortunate. Wish them strength to get through this time,” Farhan tweeted on Thursday morning. Vivek called the question paper leak unacceptable and unfair.

“So disappointing to hear about the CBSE leak. This is completely unacceptable & unfair to the students who have put in so much hard work and dedication. I appeal to all the students to not let this affect their preparation and to think of it as a second chance to do even better!”

Dholakia urged that people who are involved in the leak should be severely punished. “I always hated exams, so it angers me that students have to re write their exams. the people who leaked it should be severely punished,” he wrote.

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L O N D O N, M a r 2 9 (Agencies): England manager Gareth Southgate plans to name his 23-man World Cup squad early to help avoid unnecessary anxiety among his players.

Tuesday’s promising 1-1 draw in Italy was England’s last match before Southgate names the travelling party for the June 14July 15 finals in Russia.

Southgate has until May 14 to register a 35man provisional squad with FIFA and needs to whittle it down to 23 by June 4, two days after England’s next friendly, against Nigeria.

But the England boss

will name his squad before the penultimate warm-up friendly, with the announcement expected shortly after the Premier League season ends on May 13.

“I’d like to (name the squad before the next friendly) because you end up being able to run a performance camp rather than a selection camp,” the England manager said. “I think there’s a difference in the feel for everybody. If you name 28 and they aren’t sure, but if you name 23 and five on standby - which Sven (Goran Eriksson) did well, then everyone knows where they sit.”

“If you have got 28 or

Dimapur, Mar 29 (NPN): Special Olympics Nagaland will be conducting the Khelo India State Games for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) at Old Showba playground, Dimapur from April 4 to 7.

Altogether, 135 participants from all the districts of Nagaland will take part in the meet.

The various sports events to be conducted are athletics (races, relay, standing jumps, soft ball throw and shot put), football, badminton, bocce and unified sports.

Chief minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio will grace the closing ceremony as the chief guest on April 6 at 4:00 pm.

Neymar can outshine Ronaldo, Messi: Carlos

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Rio de Janeiro, Mar 29 (IANS): Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos believes Neymar has what it takes to be the best footballer in the world, even while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are still playing.

The 44-year-old on Wednesday took to social media to deny media reports in which he was quoted as saying that Neymar could only be the top-ranked player when Ronaldo and Messi retire.

Carlos also rejected having said that Brazil are not favourites to win the World Cup, which begins in Russia on June 14.

“I want to clarify that at no time did I say that Brazil was not a favourite for the World Cup and that Neymar would not be the

world’s best player against Cristiano Ronaldo and (Lionel) Messi,” Carlos wrote in an Instagram post.

“What I actually said is that Brazil looks strong entering the competition and shares favouritism with other teams from Europe and South America, as always,” he added.

“I’m Brazilian and ... I’ll never have anything but praise for our national team. Neymar is one of the best players on the planet and has every possibility of becoming the best in the world, against anybody.

It’s up to him.”

Messi and Ronaldo have dominated football’s major individual honours over the past decade, having won FIFA’s best player award five times each over the period.

Students of Longrimendang Ao Government High School during the two-day sports meet on March 28 and 29. Altogether 162 students participated in different activities like football, volleyball,100 metre race, tunnel race etc.

Kohima Town Club meeting on March 31 Dimapur, Mar 29 (NPN): Kohima Town Club (KTC) has called a club meeting on March 31 at 4.00pm at local ground, Kohima. Matters relating to upcoming referee clinic and 2nd KFL 2018 will be discussed during the meeting.

Therefore, all club members

have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Meanwhile, the one week referee clinic will be held from April 3 to 7 at local ground, Kohima. The last date of registration is March 31 before 2.00 pm.

Further, the club has also informed that the last

Students taking part in the sack race during the 14th annual sports meet of Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School. The three-day meet, which was kicked off by chairman of managing board, RJHSS, Bhabhuti Rai, concluded on March 29. Various games like race, kabaddi, musical chair, shot-put, sack race etc were conducted during the meet.

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Ali, Woakes dropped for 2nd Test Murray to play

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Christchurch, Mar 29 (Agencies): Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes have been replaced by Jack Leach and Mark Wood in England’s 12-man squad for the second Test against New Zealand.

Lancashire captain Liam Livingstone was tipped for a call-up but misses out, while James Vince is also likely to return after being dropped for the first Test.

Left-arm spinner Leach could make his Test debut for the match in Christchurch.

The 26-year-old was initially a replacement for Mason Crane but could replace now replace Ali, who has struggled to replicate the wickets and runs he gathered last year.

Craig Overton had appeared the most likely

to drop out for fit-again Wood, but the pair are set to compete for the final place in the team after Woakes’ omission.

Victory would square the series and prevent England’s longest winter schedule for 55 years ending with the nation’s worst ever run of 13 away Tests without a victory.

England captain Joe Root insisted coach Trevor Bayliss remains the “right man” for the job ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, and challenged his team to prove it.

“We as players have a responsibility to put things right,” he said. “He’s been very good at trying to take pressure off us and allowing us to try and perform at our best - even when it has got tough.”

AC Milan to extend Gattuso contract

M I L A N, M a r 2 9 (Agencies): AC Milan have confirmed that coach Gennaro Gattuso will be rewarded with a new contract this Easter.

Gattuso, the club’s former youth team coach, took over the seven-time European champions from Vincenzo Montella last November and has rekindled the club’s season as they sit within the Europa League spots and with hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

“When we open our eggs this Easter, we’re going to find Gennaro Gattuso’s renewal inside,” the club’s sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli told journalists.

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($150,000) a year -- making him the lowest-paid coach in the Italian top-flight.

His new deal would be around the two million euro ($2.4 million) per season, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.

“I’ve been telling you for some time, although perhaps you only know him as a player, that Rino (Gattuso) is already an important coach and in the future will be one of

the best in the world, so it’s only right that Milan keep hold of him. We are working to start a new era with Gattuso, because we believe he is the right coach for a Milan that must be a protagonist over the next few years.”

Gattuso - an AC Milan player from 1999-2012 - has guided the northern Italian side on a 10-game unbeaten streak in Serie A, including eight wins, ahead of Saturday’s game against champions Juventus in Turin.

Italian media reports suggest he could sign the new deal prior to the city derby against Inter Milan on April 4. “We all want it (contract), Rino like all of us, we just need to find the right time to do what we have to do,” added Mirabelli.

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L ondon, M a r 2 9 (Agencies): Andy Murray is stepping up his recovery from injury and will play on the grass courts of Rosmalen in the Netherlands in June.

The former world No 1 has not played competitively since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals last July.

Mur ray has never played at the ATP 250 tournament in Rosmalen but is targeting the beginning of the grass-court season for his comeback.

He said, “I am looking forward to getting back on the grass and to play in Rosmalen for the first time. I’ve heard lots of good things about the tournament and the courts are meant to be very good. It’s the perfect way for me to prepare for Wimbledon.”

The Libema Open will be held from June 11 to 17 at the grass court of the Autotron.

It comes one week before the start of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen’s Club and a fortnight before Wimbledon on July 2.

date for registration for the upcoming 2nd edition of Kohima Football League is on March 31 before 2:00 pm. Therefore, interested teams from Kohima district have been asked to register at Sports Paradise, Riiluo Market, Old Tata Parking, Kohima.

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30 who think they might have a chance, then there’s a lot of uncertainty and anxiety within the games,” he added. “For me, it’s much better to get the 23 secured and work from there.”

Southgate already has a “pretty clear” idea about how he will fill 20 of the slots, and over the identity of his first-choice goalkeeper and skipper.

Everton ‘keeper Jordan Pickford has perhaps edged ahead of Jack Butland while Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson are frontrunners for the captaincy.

Meanwhile, Adam Lallana is confident his fitness problems will not cost him a place in England’s World Cup plans after an injury-blighted season.

The Liverpool midf i e l d e r, w h o m a d e a second-half appearance against Italy, suffered a serious thigh injury in early August, reducing him to a bit-part role for his club this season.

But the 29-year-old is bullish about his prospects of making the 23-man squad, insisting he has sufficient credit in the bank despite his lack of match time.

“I’m confident enough in my own ability and what I bring to the squad,” he said. “He (Southgate) recognises what I bring to the team, my team-mates recognise that and I recognise it also.”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent from another.” Genesis 31:49

Acknowledgement

Born: 1952 – Died: 24-04-2018 Dear Mother “What words can express your love you are one in a Million” We the bereaved family of Late Eyosele Hibo would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, families, churches, friends, villagers and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and through prayer during the prolonged illness and demise of our most beloved and precious mother. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude therefore we earnestly pray that Almighty “God bless you” all.

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Born : 19/12/1997 – Died : 24/03/2018 We the bereaved family members of Lt. S. Bevei wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, unions, churches, his teachers, friends and relatives who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually during the sudden and tragic demise of our son.

We are highly indebted, may our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

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02.08.1922 — 24.03.2018 We the bereaved family members of Late Havili Awomi, wife of Late Phushito Awomi Hd. GB Satami Willage, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, neighbours, friends, relatives and well wishers who stood by us at our darkest moment of life. Your physical support, financial help and prayers during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved mother shall always be remembered.

We sincerely convey our special thanks to: 1) Pukhayi Sumi, Advisor, Food & Civil Supplies, NSDMA and LM&CP 2) Hukiye N Tissica, 1st Class Contractor 3) Dr. Inaje Phuleshe, Project Director, Zunheboto 4) Er. Hutoshe Ghushepu, Police Project, Alichen 5) Vikikhe Awomi (SE) Excise, Kohima 6) Akashe Zhimomi, GB Eralibill & DCCI President 7) Kakugha Zhimomi, 1st Class Contractor, Eralibill 8) Hokheto Jimomi, Ex-Minister Eralibill 9) Jack Jimomi, Kilonser GPRN/NSCN 10) Nihokhe Nar, Chekiye Village 11) Capt. Hekiye Sema, Eralibill village 12) Nihoto Awomi, Chekiye village 13) Qhevihe Chishi, Collective Leadership Member – NSCN 14) Arshing Sonkhil, Steering Executive Member – NSCN 15) Kihoto Yeputhomi, Steering Executive Member – NSCN 16) Yeveto Zhimomi, Steering Executive Member – NSCN 17) Vikheshe Yeputhomi, Steering Executive Member – NSCN

18) Khehoshi Chishi, Kilonser NSCN 19) Saleo Zumvu, Steering Committee Member – NSCN 20) Kughaho Yeputhomi, Steering Committee Member – NSCN 21) Hokito Tissicca, 1st Class Contractor, Eralibill 22) Er. Shikaho Zhimomi, Eralibill 23) H Kavito Awomi, ADS (FCS) Eralibill 24) S. Kakiho Yeputhomi, Dy. SE (Excise) Eralibill 25) Hutokhu Awomi, 1st Class Contractor, Eralibill 26) Vihuto I Awomi, 1st Class Contractor, Eralibill 27) Alovito Yeputhomi, Inspector (FCS) Zunheboto 28) Er. Zhekiye, Dubagaon 29) Er. Z. Mughavi Yepthomi, Eralibill 30) Er. H.Vikheto Ayemi, Eralibill 31) NSCN/GPRN 32) Sumi Baptist Akukuhou, Eralibill 33) Satami Baptist Church 34) Nizuto Prayer Group 35) Akighini Mqo Eralibill 36) Satami Union, Dimapur 37) Satami Union, Zunheboto.

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Ostapenko, Collins in Miami Open semis Miami, Mar 29 (Agencies): Jelena Ostapenko edged out Elina Svitolina in two tight tie-breaks to advance to the semi-finals of the Miami Open where she will play qualifier Danielle Collins.

French Open champion Ostapenko was not at her best, spraying the court with 44 unforced errors and having her serve broken six times on a windy day at Crandon Park, but she still managed to win a roller-coaster ride 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-5).

The 20-year-old’s aggressive approach paid off in the big moments to win the first set tie-break and after Svitolina saved three consecutive match points in the second set breaker, Ostapenko hammered down her 41st winner to end the contest.

Ostapenko said she followed coach David Taylor’s advice to stay on the attack against the defensive-minded Svitolina even when she was having trouble with her accuracy.

“When David came on the court he was telling me to keep playing aggressive, to go for the shots,”

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Ostapenko said during her on-court interview. “Even if you are missing you have to play aggressive. I’m just trying to fight for every point and be more consistent and I think I’m getting there in my form.”

“I knew I had to be aggressive and when I got the chance I really went for it. I came here with no expectations, whether it’s the first or final I give it everything and do my best.”

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to pull off an almighty shock by sending Venus Williams crashing out 6-2 6-3 to set up a meeting with Ostapenko.

Collins, belying her 93rd ranking, pounded winner after winner as she ran the 37-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion ragged around the Crandon Park centre court.

“The first time I saw Venus in the locker room I nearly cried,” Collins said in an on-court interview.

“I’ve idolised her my whole life. She’s been my favourite player for forever and this is just a special moment I’m trying to wrap my head around it.”

Del Potro edges out Milos Raonic

Juan Martin del Potro remained on course for a Sunshine Double when he outlasted Milos Raonic in a marathon quarter-final at the Miami Open on Wednesday.

Del Potro, who who

claimed the Indian Wells title earlier this month, dominated two tie-breaks to secure a 5-7 7-6 (7-1) 7-6 (7-3) victory.

“I love to play in matches like this,” a visibly weary del Potro said. “We both played well, the difference was perhaps that I just played better in the tie-breaks. I am tired now, but at least I have a day off to prepare for Friday. It’s going to be important that I recover physically and mentally because that was a real battle.”

Raonic, the world No 25, took the first set 7-5 after breaking on the 12th game of the set.

The pair were strong on serve in the second as it went to a tie-break, but the Canadian was broken four times as Del Potro took the set 7-6 (7-1).

The third set started with four games which went against serve, and again went to a tie-break, where Del Potro broke three times to win 7-3.

Meanwhile, American John Isner progressed to the semi-finals of the Miami Open with a comfortable straight-sets victory over Chung Hyeon.

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Silver Cup: Esa Warriors, Diphu XI in semis Correspondent

Ko h i m a , M a r 2 9 (NPN): Esa Warriors and Diphu XI moved into the semi-finals at the ongoing 9th edition of Silver Cup T-20 Cricket Tournament organized by Youth Department of Nepali Baptist Church Kohima.

In the first quarterfinal, Esa Warriors won against Silver Backs by 52 runs. Having won the toss, Esa Warriors elected to bat and set up a target of 129 runs losing 8 wickets in 18 overs.

Mosuf Sha contributed highest 36 runs while Phanindra supported with 21 runs for Esa Warriors while Silver Backs bowlers Thungchamo and Saurav claimed three wickets each.

Chasing the target, Silver Backs were bowled out for 74 runs in 16.2 overs.

Rajesh scored 20 runs while Sonu contributed 14 runs.

Esa Warriors bowler Hanilong claimed four wickets while Bidisi took two wickets. Two overs each were deducted from both the innings as disciplinary action against the teams.

Mosuf was adjudged man of the match for scor-

Mridul of Diphu XI receiving the man of the match award on Thursday. (NP)

ing 36 runs and taking one wicket.

In the second match, visitors Diphu XI defeated Royal Torniquets by 5 wickets. Winning the toss Royal Tourniquets elected to bat managing to set a target of 99 runs in 16 overs losing all wickets.

Angshuman and Talikaba contributed highest 18 and 14 runs respectively for the team. Diphu XI bowlers Mridul claimed 4 wickets while Shivram and Perish took 2 wickets each.

Nonetheless, Royal

Tourniquets performed better with the ball forcing the visitors to play 18.1 overs but lost the match by 5 wickets. Rahul and Jintu scored highest 32 and 23 runs respectively for the winning team.

Royal Tour niquets bowlers Vicky and Manju took two wickets each.

Mridul was adjudged the man of the match.

Macrh 31 matches 1st match: 8:30 am Kohima Hornbills vs Woodland CC 2nd match: 12:00 noon Bokajan CC vs Valour CC

Double medallist Sanjeev Rajput India eves secure consolation win over England confident ahead of his 3rd CWG

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NEW DELHI, Mar 29 (Agencies): Experienced shooter Sanjeev Rajput will head to the 2018 Commonwealth Games at Golf Coast, from April 4-15, as a member of the Indian shooting contingent and will be keen to better his silver medal-finish at the Glasgow Games from four years ago. Sanjeev, who besides securing a silver medal in 2014 also won a bronze medal in the 2006 edition, in his column for TOI on Thursday, mentioned how the amount of time and effort invested in training helped him prepare for the quadrennial Games.

“The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will be my third games. From the bronze of 2006, I progressed to silver in 50m Rifle 3rd

Position in the 2014 CWG losing to Daniel Rivers in the final. For this edition I am very well prepared with six to seven hours of training session at the National Camp,” Sanjeev wrote.

The 37-year-old Arjuna awardee will be competing in the 50m rifle 3 position category and enters CWG with a point to prove.

Having failed to make it to the 12-member shooting team selected by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for the Rio Olympics 2016, Sanjeev shrugged off his disappointment by first winning a silver medal in 50m rifle the same year and then clinched another silver at the 2017 the Commonwealth Shooting Championships.

“In addition to the

training, we shooters have been fortunate to compete at international competitions for the last six months.

My total focus had been on the trials for the Commonwealth Games and to do well in at the international competitions. I was happy with my fourth position finish at the Mexico World Cup. I was up against the World’s best shooters from America, Russia, Europe and Asia,” Sanjeev mentioned.

“Akhil won the gold in this event. Many other Indian shooters have been excelling at the World stage including outstanding juniors like Manu Bhaker who won two Gold medals at the World Senior and Junior Championship. Our Russian coach Oleg has also been of great help in our preparations.”

Besides Sanjeev, India has 26 more participants in the individual categories.

The likes of Jitu Rai, Chain Singh, Ankur Mittal, Anish Bhanwala and others are coming into the event with good performances in the ISSF World Cups and expectations would be immense from them.

M U M B AI , M a r 2 9 (PTI): India finally had something to cheer about as they defeated England by eight wickets to record a consolation win in the women’s T20 tri-series on Thursday.

After bundling out England for a paltry 107, the Indian batswomen overhauled the target with 4.2 overs to spare.

Opener Smriti Mandhana continued with her rich vein of form, scoring an unbeaten quick-fire 62 in 41 balls.

The game was a dead rubber as India have already been knocked out of the tournament after losing their first three games, two to Australia and one to England.

The chase began on a quick note with Mandhana striking three boundaries off Katie George in the second over and followed up with two fours in the fourth over.

Mithali Raj (6) and Jemimah Rodrigues (7) fell early. But, Mandhana, who got a life on 13, made most of it and punished the England bowlers. Mandhana, who scored her third fifty of the tournament, hit eight boundaries and a six.

She and skipper Har-

manpreet Kaur (20 not out) then ensured that there was no further damage and conjured an unbeaten 60run third wicket stand to romp the side home.

Earlier, Indian spinners finally found the much-needed rhythm as they scuttled out England for a meagre total.

Patil (3-21) was the pick of the bowlers and was superbly aided by leftarm spinner Radha Yadav (2-16), leggie Poonam Yadav (2-17), offie Dipti Sharma (2-24) and pacer Pooja Vastrakar (1-17).

England had a poor start with openers Danielle Wyatt (31 off 22 balls) and Amy Jones (15) only putting up 24-run stand for the first wicket.

In the fourth over, Vastrakar removed Jones, who was caught at wide midon by Mithali Raj. Wyatt then upped the ante after hitting Patil for two fours in the fifth over. She then smashed Radha for a four and a six, as England raced to 54/1 after power play.

But then from the next over, the collapse for England started. Deepti dismissed Wyatt by taking a simple return catch with England at 59/2. England lost their third wicket

India players celebrate the dismissal of Tamsin Beaumont during the Women’s T20I Triseries cricket match played against England at Brabourne stadium in Mumbai. (PTI)

quickly as Poonam removed Tamsin Beaumont (10) after she gave a sitter to Jhulan Goswami.

Natalie Sciver (15) and skipper Heather Knight tried to steer the team out of trouble with their 23run fourth wicket stand.

But then Patil dismissed Sciver, who mistimed a

Darren Lehmann to resign as head coach of Australia S y d n e y, M a r 2 9 (Agencies): Darren Lehmann will resign as Australia head coach after the fourth Test against South Africa.

The announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal that has resulted in Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft receiving lengthy bans from international and domestic state cricket.

C r i c k e t Au s t r a l i a CEO, James Sutherland, insisted Lehmann had no involvement in the incident and had said he would remain in charge of the national team.

But Lehmann says it now “is the right time to step away” and urged the Australian public to forgive the three players involved in the saga.

“As many who sit in this room will know, life on the road means a lot of time away from loved ones and, after speaking to my family, it is the right time to step away,” Lehmann said.

I am sorry, says tearful Smith

Australian coach Darren Lehmann announced his resignation in wake of ball-tampering saga which has rocked cricket.

“Despite telling media yesterday that I’m not resigning, after reviewing Steve and Cameron’s hurting it’s only fair that I make this decision. This will allow Cricket Australia to complete a full review into the culture of the team and allow them to implement changes to regain the trust of the Australian public.”

“This is the right thing for Australian cricket. Saying goodbye to the players was the toughest thing I’ve ever had to do. I hope the team rebuilds and the Australian public can forgive the young men and get behind the XI,” said Lehmann.

Lehmann broke his silence on the incident on

Thursday, insisting that the trio involved were not “bad people” and should be given a second chance.

When asked about his proudest achievement as head coach, Darren Lehmann said: “I would say the way we dealt with Phillip Hughes’s passing. We’re only playing a game.”

Breaking down repeatedly during a press conference, a distraught former Australia skipper Steve Smith on Thursday apologised for his involvement in the ball tampering scandal and took full responsibility for it.

Smith arrived here on Thursday and appeared before the media when he admitted that the Cape Town ball tampering scandal was a failure of his leadership. “I am sorry.

I want to make it clear that as captain of the Australia Cricket team I take full responsibility. I made a serious error of judgment and I now understand the consequences,” an emotional Smith told reporters.

“I will do everything I can do to make up for my mistake and the damage it has caused. If any good can come of this, it can be a lesson to others, and I hope can be a cause for change,” he added.

The 28-year-old delivered a heart-breaking message before breaking down when mentioning the impact the saga has had on his family. “I say two things, or three things.

Firstly, I’m deeply sorry. I love the game of cricket, I love entertaining young kids, I love kids wanting to play the great game of cricket that I love,” he said.

“The two other things are that, any time you think about making a questionable decision, think about who you’re affecting, you’re affecting your parents. To see the way my old man’s been ... it hurts. I just want to say I’m sorry for the pain that I’ve brought to Australia and the fans and the public, it’s devastating and I’m truly sorry,” he added.

Smith also hoped that he can earn back the respect and trust of the fans with the passage of time. “I hope in time I can earn back respect and forgiveness, I’ve been so privileged and honoured to represent my country and captain the Australian cricket team. Cricket is the greatest game in the world. It’s been my life, and I hope it can be again. I’m sorry and I’m absolutely devastated,” he said.

reverse-sweep, and was caught by wicket-keeper Tania Bhatia.

Heather Knight (11), Fran Wilson (12), Alice David Richardson (3), Katie George (0), Danielle Hazell (3) and Natasha Farrant (2) fell cheaply as the Indian spinners overpowered them. The visitors

lost the last five wickets for just 16 runs.

The final between England and Australia will be played on Saturday.

Brief Scores: England 107 all out (Danielle Wyatt 31; Anuja Patil 3-21) lost to India 108/2 (Smriti Mandhana 62 n.o.; Danielle Hazell 2-17) by 8 wickets.

Williamson replaces Warner as Sunrisers captain

Kane Williamson

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has replaced the disgraced David Warner as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, a day after the Australian was barred from the IPL for his role in the balltampering controversy in South Africa.

“I’ve accepted the role to stand in as captain for this season. It’s an exciting opportunity with a talented group of players. I look forward to the challenges ahead,” Williamson said in a tweet posted by the franchise’s official twitter handle.

“We are happy to announce Kane Williamson as the the captain of SunRisers Hyderabad for IPL

2018.” added team’s CEO K Shanmugam.

Warner, declared the chief plotter of the infamous incident, apologised for his role in the scandal.

He was the captain of SRH last season.

The temperamental opener has been banned for a year and ruled out of any leadership role in future due to the incident.

Shikhar Dhawan was another big name expected to replace Warner as Sunrisers captain.

However, Williamson captaining Sunrisers means there will one overseas leader in the IPL and seven Indian captains.

Williamson is currently busy with the home Test series against England.

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