March 31, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 114

DIMAPUR, friday, march 31, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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`16000 cr budget passed by NLA

NLA SESSION adjourned sine die Correspondent

KO H I M A , M A R 3 0 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday passed a surplus budget for 2017-18 amounting to Rs. 16,375.42 crore by voice vote, through the Nagaland Appropriation Bill (No.2) Act, 2017. Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu had presented the budget on March 28 in the Assembly.

The budget for 2017-18 has had an increase of Rs 2716.68 crore over the previous year’s Rs. 13658.74.

As the negative opening balance of the current year was at Rs. 1657.87 crore, the year 2017-18 is estimated to close with a negative balance of Rs. 1437.84 crore.

The assembly also passed the Nagaland Appropriation (No.1) Bill, 2017 authorizing payment and appropriation of Rs. 3403.76 crores from the consolidated fund of the state to make payments on expenditures incurred till March 31, 2017.

Later, NLA Speaker

CNTC lauds unity move by NNPGs DIMAPUR, MAR 30 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has welcomed the move of five Naga National Political Groups (NNPGS) in coming together by forming Working Group, which has the endorsement of the Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) asking the government of India to initiate a separate dialogue with the Working Group without any delay. In a statement CNTC media cell said, such coming together by warring Naga brothers was the utmost long desired of the people of Nagaland and would pave the way for a better tomorrow.

CNTC said it had voiced out its opinion in the same line with NGBFs and ENPO, after careful observation on the present political scenario and thorough deliberation on the issue. Therefore, CNTC maintained that the “unique identity and strengthening the historical facts of the Nagas, any solution should be inclusive of all groups and unity should be first and foremost without any preconditions”. It further, stated that any solution without unity and knowledge of the people would only invite a social upheaval and create division on the already fragmented Naga people.

This is it!

“We’ve had to work very hard to explain why the budget had to end with a huge deficit.”

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Dr. Imtiwapang Aier adjourned the house sine die after announcing the constitution of various financial and non-financial committees and panel of chairmen for 2017-18.

Earlier, taking part in debate on the budget 201718 during the 15th session of the 12th NLA, chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu expressed serious concern over the continuous increase of the deficit.

He however assured to try his best to initiate measures to bring down the deficit, saying “the state was facing unusual year with unusual circumstances beyond its control.”

CM said there was a sharp growth on the level of deficit during 2016-17 due to factors beyond its control while another major reason was due to the reduction in the borrowing limit of the State by Rs. 141 crores after the state’s budget had been passed.

As clarified to one of the legislators that the deficit for 2016-17 was a whopping Rs. 1657.87 crore, Dr. Shürhozelie did not deny

that the level of deficit was a problem which the state continues to struggle. He however pointed out that this was so due to the Central government’s downward revision of the GSDP of the state.

He further said the reasons for accruing such a huge deficit was due additional funds that had to be provided as10% State Share, adding that state government was compelled to provide an additional amount of Rs. 65.74 crores as 10% state’s share towards the latter part of the financial year to ensure that departments were able to access more funds from Centre, particularly as their second and third installments.

He however expressed confidence that it was a good investment which would help the state to access more CSS funds during 2017-18.

Another cause of unavoidable expenditure he mentioned was in the area of power purchase for which an additional amount of Rs. 30.97 crores had to be provided.

CM said with the progress of the society,

power consumption was also on the increase yet there was other factors such as reduced deposits in GPF compared to the budgeted amount due to the reducing number of state government employees who were under the old GPF scheme, coupled with substantial withdrawals by retiring employees.

He said this would eventually become zero and slowly all employees would come under the ‘New Pension Scheme’, funds of which are maintained by an external agency, adding this was an inevitable reality over which the state have no control.

Despite adverse circumstances beyond its control resulting in increased deficit, he said “we have put in place a better platform to facilitate better flow of funds from the Centre which will help to offset the deficits that have been incurred in the interest of the State.”

He also appreciated the concern raised by members about the high levels of debt repayment and assured that all the borrowings would be within the prescribed limit of 3% of

Demand for white paper on budget deficit Correspondent

GSDP and taken only with the prior approval of Central government.

On allocations of budget to various departments, CM said there was indeed a need to judiciously look into the needs of those departments which do not receive funds from the Centre.

He however said budgetary allocations were made proportionate to the activities of the departments.

He said as Planning Commission of India was replaced by NITI Aayog, state resources at its disposal for developmental activities were drastically reduced.

Even after increased allocation of resources by the 14th Finance Commission, he said the state continued to remain as a revenue deficit state. As a result, he said Nagaland faced with lesser funds for the priority developmental needs.

During the current financial year, CM said the state managed to access as on date (after budget preparation) about Rs. 1900 crores under CSS programmes, which was the highest accessed so far.

KO H I M A , M A R 3 0 (NPN): Expressing utter surprise over the negative opening balance of Rs. 1657.87 cores for 2017-18 fiscal, BJP legislator, Mmholumo Kikon appealed to the chief minister to bring out a white paper on the budget deficit in order to explain in detail as to how the state was burdened whit such exponential deficit.

Taking part in the general discussion on the budget for the year 2017-2018, Kikon, while appreciating chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie for bringing out a practical and realistic budget, however expressed concern over the state’s poor financial health.

Referring to the negative opening balance of 2016-17, which was at Rs. 1194.35 crore and the current (2017-18) negative opening balance of Rs. 1657.87 crore, he said it was for the first time in the history of Nagaland to have had such a huge deficit amounting to nearly Rs. 464 crore, accumulated just within a year.

Maintaining this (201718) was the highest ever deficit budget tabled in the (Cont’d on p-8) house, he said the state need-

ed to do a lot of re-thinking and initiate corrective measures.

He opined that there may have been some issues in managing the state’s finances which had resulting in accrue such a huge financial deficit.

Kikon also said adding to financial woes was the excess of government employees in the state to the tune of over one lakh as compared to Manipur with 67,000 excess of government employees and 68,000 in Meghalaya.

In order to increase revenue in a transparent manner, Kikon suggested implementing online payment system for direct transfer to beneficiaries, ILP, excise challan, shop tax etc.

He also spoke on the ULB election issue and felt the need to hold proper consultation with all the stakeholder in order to end the deadlock.

Also taking part in the discussion, parliamentary secretary for Higher and Technical Education, Deo Nukhu raised issue of imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) with Disturbed Area tag in Nagaland. He asserted saying that when Nagaland was

peaceful, what was the need to enforce such Acts time and again.

Such laws were imposed only during the late 1950s when the situation abnormal, he opined.

He said such Acts have made the people suffer with untold miseries. Nukhu said times have changed drastically and now the atmosphere was such that there was no further need for the draconian law to be imposed in the state.

He requested the house to raise the issue with the Government of India to revoke the Act since the same was extended every six months.

Nukhu also appraised the house of the need to help and uplift the urban poor, who he said was leading a poorer life as compared to people in rural areas, taken care by the VDBs. He such issues could be taken care by local self governments and municipals only if ULB elections are held. Neiba Kronu, MLA lauded the chief minister, Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu for presenting one of the shortest budgets, concise and easy to understand even for a layman.

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NPCC reacts to CM’s statement ACAUT challenges pol parties for public debate deduction scam, 2-lane road scam, Rs. 100 Cr pension scam, CSS scam, and the CAG Report 2016 directly pointing at the “daylight robberies” in the treasuries & accounts deptt., V &AH, MAD, R &B, NST, technical education deptt., H&FW, PWD, RDD, fisheries, tourism, RTE Act, and the state lotteries department.

Also, reminding NPF media cell that even the state governor had openly expressed dismay at the level of corruption in the state and also condemned the rice scam, the ACAUT said NPF media cell should instead thank the ACAUT for raising President’s Rule demand only once.

Terming as “laughable and foolish” the purported claim of NPF media cell that the NPF government was pro-poor, the ACAUT said till now approximately Rs. 500 Crore worth of PDS SK oil and Rs. 1200 Crore worth of PDS rice meant

for poor Nagas have been siphoned off by the successive chief ministers. “Wheat worth multiple thousands of Crores never reaches the poor in Nagaland or is repackaged in Nagaland and then sold off in other states.

Same with PDS sugar,” claimed ACAUT. On the purported assertion of the present chief minister on the floor of the Assembly that the state has 14, 02,579 PDS beneficiaries, the ACAUT asked the NPF media cell whether it was aware that the total population of the state was not more than 12 lakhs?

ACAUT said that issuance of Aadhar card has reached its limit hovering around 11 lakhs only.

“And accounting for the fact that not all are PDS beneficiaries, who is benefitting, the rich or the poor, when PDS rice /SK oil and other items for 14 lakh beneficiaries are supplied to the

Udan to take wings in April; targets small towns TASU serves deadline on govt

NE woman found dead in Hyderabad

DIMAPUR MAR 30 (NPN): After being taunted by chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü at the NPF Kohima division leaders meet at IG Stadium on March 29, the NPCC retorted back by saying that chief minister’s proclamation that the era of Congress had ended all over the country was “just an illusion propounded by his communal masters in Delhi”.

Rather, NPCC media cell said that Dr. Shürhozelie, who became chief minister by default had forgotten that the “Cock party was once a nonexistent entity” where its symbol was once frozen by ECI. The claim of NPCC was that Dr. Shürhozelie ditched the regional party bandwagon in 1999 to unsuccessfully contest parliamentary elections as Independent candidate and it was by those “Congress imports” that resuscitated the dying re-

BENGALURU, MAR 30 (AGENCIES): Last-mile air connectivity could soon become a reality, with the first bunch of flights under the ‘Udan’ scheme set to get operational by next month.

The scheme – acronym for Ude Desh Ki Aam Naagrik (May the Common Man Be Able to Fly) – was announced by the Centre last October to connect tiertwo and tier-three towns to metros.

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday has handed over licences to five operators who won the bid to operate on regional routes. The first towns to be connected will be Bhatinda and Shimla by April, while other small towns – from Kandla and Porbander to Salem, Bidar and Hosur – will be connected in a phased manner latest by September.

With people’s per capi-

gional party in the form of NPF in 2002.

Otherwise, NPCC said that he (Dr. Shürhozelie) would have been banished to political wilderness forever.

The Congress party also stated that NPF-BJP government known for rampant backdoor appointments has been befittingly led by Dr. Shürhozelie, “who sneaked in through backdoor to occupy the chief minister’s chair”.

Congress party further asserted that the only notable achievement of NPF during its past 14 years was that it had become the comfort party of the BJP-RSS by facilitating their foothold in the state.

Therefore, like other regional parties in the neighbouring states, NPF would also gobbled by the BJP-RSS. The glaring example of NPF-BJP unholy nexus would be explained bet-

ta income steadily rising the past few years, the aviation market in India has been soaring-- in 2016, the sector saw a whopping 26% growth in passenger traffic.

“A decade back flying was a rich man’s prerogative and today the scenario is changed..,” Minister for Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju.

Five airlines – Alliance Air, Air Odisha, TruJet, Spicejet, Air Deccan - will be a part of the regional connectivity model which is based on ‘viability gap funding’. Under this, 80% of the cost will be borne by the state government and the rest by the centre. The Centre as of now has allotted Rs 205 crore to start of the process.

“The RCS is a unique and innovative program designed by the government to connect unutilised and under-utilised airports in the

ter by NPF spokesman Achumbemo, who had during election rally in Tamenglong (Manipur) had termed BJP as antiChristian, NPCC said.

Congress party also stated that NPF’s political journey has reached dead end as was clearly evident from the way its party workers felt jitter on the proposed formation of new political party by its dissidents.

In case of Congress, despite suffering electoral reverses, the party remained as an inclusive idea of the nation.

Therefore, Congress cannot be uprooted or finished as desired by BJPRSS to impose a totalitarian regime, NPCC said.

Further, NPCC reminded BJP that its days are numbered, as those people who had voted for them with a hope of change are now bearing the brunt of their hard-line politics.

country and bring them into the national aviation mainstream,” said Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet. First flight under Udan will take off in April from Shimla to Delhi, operated

by Alliance Air. About 43 under-served airports will start to see small-capacity commercial jets in the next six months. Routes like Mysore-Chennai, AgraJaipur, Kullu-Delhi, Nanded-Mumbai and many more have been chosen by the airlines.

The fare for a one-hour journey of about 500 km on a fixed-wing aircraft or a 30-minute journey on a helicopter is capped at Rs 2,500, with proportionate pricing for routes of different lengths and duration.

The Centre, in order to make operations on such routes financially viable, will provide a range of tax concessions. Subsidy will

DIMAPUR, MAR 30 (NPN): Reacting to NPF. dubbing ACAUT members as “backdoor political agents”, ACAUT Nagaland on Thursday said that even the NPF media cell members could be labeled as “backdoor appointees” if appointed without following procedures and drawing salaries from the state government as designated press secretaries to the chief minister. ACAUT Nagaland through its media cell also accepted the challenge of the NPF and said its members would be declaring both movable and immovable assets at the earliest. In the meantime, the ACAUT asked all the 60 legislators and the NPF media cell members “to be ready for the showdown.”

ACAUT reminded the NPF media cell that to challenge an opponent and backing off would be dishonorable, akin to social suicide.

Further, ACAUT chal-

continue for the next three years, while Udan scheme will remain for next 10 years.

Many have welcomed the long-pending demand of regional air connectivity.

Former Director General of Civil Aviation Kanu Gohain told News18 he hopes more private airlines would step forward to take advantage of this scheme. “The government has set the ball rolling in aviation policy. The business model will be definitely not be lucrative, but will be viable,” Gohain said.

Most airlines will deploy a turbo-prop aircraft on such routes – a 20 to 60seater craft. Spicejet already has 70-seater Q400 planes which are apt for such routes. The Union cabinet on March 5 approved a Rs 4,500-crore plan to develop or upgrade 50 under-served or unserved airports and airstrips in the country.

lenged not only the NPF but all the political parties to a public debate on the issue of corruption with neutral person of impeccable integrity as moderator.

The public debate, ACAUT said would not only greatly enrich voters but also “helpfully transform the outlook of our lawmakers”.

Meanwhile, ACAUT said regardless of whether its members were backdoor political agents or linked with NPCC, the stark reality was that the state government “has been exposed stark naked like the proverbial foolish Emperor who thought he was being adorned in the finest clothes.”

Like the “naked Emperor,” ACAUT said the state government has been unrobed by scams after scams such as backdoor appointments, Rice scam, fuel adulteration scam, MNREGA blank cheque scam, teachers’ salary scam, Finance Department 10%

DIMAPUR, MAR 30 (NPN): Tizit Area Students’ Union (TASU) has set April 10, 2017 as deadline on the State government to start construction works on - all weather Namtola-Mon road, Tizit-Namtola (Pongma River) RCC Bridge, Nokyan (13 km) road under PM’s package (20142015) and NEC (Tizit Longding) road repairing.

Serving an ultimatum to the government, TASU president Manpang Wangyen and general secretary Tahkai Wangsahum warned that if their demands were not met within the given deadline, then they would impose indefinite blockade on Namtola-Mon road. This was in reiteration to its earlier ultimatum served to the chief minister on January 5, 2017, TASU said.

The union said it had on various occasions written to the responsible district administrations and government but no action has been initiated till date. TASU also urged the government to construct Government Higher Secondary School building as it has been run from a worn out building structure that was meant for girls’ hostel.

HCBA urges members to abstain from work KOHIMA, MAR 30 (NPN): As per the instructions of the Bar Council of India, the High Court Bar Association (HCBA) has stated that all advocates would compulsorily abstain from attending court on March 31, 2017.

In a press release, HCBA secretary, A Zhimomi, said the token protest was against the proposed amendments to the Advocate Act, 1961 recommended by the Law Commission of India. The association has requested the bar members to strictly comply with the instructions.

(Cont’d on p-8)

Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, MAR 30 (NPN): A young woman from the North Eastern was found dead in Hyderabad Wednesday night under mysterious circumstances.

According to police sources, the female reportedly from Nagaland was found dead by her friends.

“As of now, we are ascertaining the cause of her death,” police said.

The girl, in her midtwenties, was reportedly working in a call centre.

Police sources said Helping Hands NGO had contacted the hospital authorities who later got in touch with some missionaries to contact the family of the deceased.

However, the identity of the deceased could not be ascertained till the time of filing the report.

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DHS Dmu organises eye camp & cataract surgery’ in Wokha

Doctors with patients after the cataract operation at District hospital Wokha.

(DIPR) D I M A P U R : D i s t r i c t ing the camp, out of which conducting the camp. State Health Society, Dimapur 30 free cataract operations Programme Officer NPCB, under the sponsorship of was done. The patients Dr. Ponsukui also attended National Programmme for were given free medicine the free cataract operation Control of Blindness Na- and spectacles. camp. galand (NPCB) conducted The camp was conIn the camp, M/S, free eye camp and cataract ducted under the super- Wokha, Dr.Robin Lotha, surgery from March 27-30 vision of CMO, Wokha advised the patients to at Dr. Motsuo Memorial Dr. EnrithungLotha and strictly follow the direcDistrict Hospital Wokha.

Dr. ImnaPokyim both eye tion given by the doctors to According to DIPR specialist. Six members avoid complication and to report, altogether 232 pa- team from Dimapur Dis- take the prescribed meditients suffering from poor trict Hospital led by Dr. cines on time for speedy vision were screened dur- Imna Pokyim assisted in recovery.

news in brief WSSU meeting: Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) has convened a meeting on April 1 at 10 a.m. at WSH Office (Hiyam) Chekiye Village, Dimapur. All executives and advisors have been requested to attend the meeting.

children aged between 0-5 years at the nearest polio booth in their locality.

CMO Dimapur has appealed all concerned citizens to mobilize children to avail the polio drops.

BJP Dmu district appoints mandal presidents: BJP Dimapur district has appointed Imkongtongzuk as 2 DIM II mandal president; Akato Chishi as 3 DIM III mandal president; Arsapa Chophy as 4 Ghaspani 1 mandal president and K. Nihokhe Achumi as 5 Ghaspani 2 mandal president.

All party officers have been directed to work strictly upholding the party’s constitution.

NSCN (I-M) informs: NSCN (I-M) CAO UT-I, has informed that as per the directives of kilo kilonser the functioning of Crime Suppression Department (CSD) in Dimapur would be kept on halt until further review of the situation. All the staff of UT-I region have been directed not to indulge in matter related to CSD. For any queries/complaints one has been asked to SGKD informs: Shoixe Ghami contact CAO UT-I at 8575797619.

Kuposhukulu Dimapur (SGKD) has ENSU MOCK 2nd parting so- informed all its members residing cial: Eastern Naga Students’ Union in and around Dimapur to gather at Mount Olive College Kohima (ENSU Khekuto Zhimomi’s residence at 3rd MOCK) would be organising its 2nd mile Chekiye village on April 1 from parting social-cum-handing/taking 8 a.m. onwards to take photograph for over programme on April 1 at 10 a.m. electoral roll. at ENSU MOCK treasurer’s residence. ENSU MOCK has requested ‘Animal camp mela’ at Meriema: all the members and seniors to attend Department of Veterinary Kohima the programme along with union ID conducted “animal camp mela” on March 30 at Meriema Village. The card. team provided free medical check up CEO Dimapur informs on IPPI Polio to poultries, pigs and also immunized Sunday: Chief Medical Officer Dima- pets besides distributing free medipur has informed that second round cines. The team also gave award to of IPPI Polio Sunday would be held two people for best rearing of pigs and on April 2 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for poultry.

9 AR conducts interaction prog at Chizami DIMAPUR: 9 Assam Rifles conducted an interaction programme with village GBs and council chairman of ten villages under Chizami Sub Division on Mar 28.

According to a release

by Assam Rifles, the interaction focused on local issues like, development, education, awareness campaign, health and hygiene and promoting the talents

of youths in the region.

Assam Rifles also urged the villages to approach them for any assistance needed saying, it was ready to render all possible help to the villages.

BJP organises interactive meeting DIMAPUR: Series of interactive meetings with state office bearers, core committee members, state frontals, district representative, local area committees and party members were held with BJP North East secretary and coordinator, Sunder Pal on March 25.

A press note by BJP Nagaland general secretary (media) & spokesperson, Jaangsillung Gonmei, stated that Sunder Pal during his address encouraged the party workers to work hard at the grassroots level to take the party forward and form the government. He pointed out the lack of developments and deplorable state of public infrastructure and called for the party workers to take charge and work towards forming the government to bring about all round developments. Sunder Pal also stated that all the local area committees should be set up within a short time.

It also informed that further meetings would be held at the district headquarters to ensure that the party’s organization was represented everywhere.

DBSU conducts general meeting ; elects new members

Members of DBSU and others after the general meeting at Ramthakur Sevashram conference Hall.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Bengali Students Union (DBSU) held its general meeting on March 26 at Ramthakur Sevashram conference Hall.

The meeting was convened to elect new office bearers and advisory board for the term 2017-18 and

also discussed on aims and objectives and on new projects to work for the betterment of needy students of the community.

In the meeting, Ajay Kumar Das was re- elected as president, Biki Dey was elected as general secretary

and Kamala Kanta Paul as elected as chief advisor.

The meeting was chaired by, joint secretary, DBSU Rajat Ghosh and short speeches were delivered by Bishnu Bhattacharjee, Professor of Government College, Chhanda

Dutta, Ashim Patikar (GB), Juel Acharjee president, Bongs, and Shubhankar Das, co-ordinator, Shemrock School.

The meeting was attended by other community leaders and Bengali students.

NLA speaker makes obituary reference

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, on Thursday made an obituary reference on the passing away of ex Interim-Body Member (IBM) late Hepong Phom during the Assembly sessions.

Condolence messages

DIMAPUR: Ex-Parliamentarian Association of Nagaland (EPAN) had expressed sadness at the demise of late Hepong Phom, Interim Body Member on March 28 at Dimapur.

A condolence message EPAN president, T. Khongo described Hepong as a dedicated leader who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the people.

E PA N c o n v e y e d heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and for the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

DPU: Dimapur Phom Union (DPU) has expressed immense sadness at the demise of M. Hepong Phom, ex-IBM and RCM after a brief illness on March 28.

In a condolence note, DPU secretary stated that at this hour of grief and sorrow the union stand with the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God grant them solace to bear the

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demise of a great father and a great leader of Phom community.

PPC : Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) has condoled the demise of late Wokshing Phom Ex-MLA of Bura Namsang village and Hepong Phom ExIBM of Bhumnyu village on March 26 and March 28 respectively in Dimapur.

In a condolence note, PCC behalf ’ of the people of entire Phom community has expressed deep pain over the loss of their committed tall leaders of the tribe.

PPC stated that as public leaders they had made enormous contributions towards the upliftment of the down-trodden and their footprints would always be remembered by the people of Phom community. PPC conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

As an elected member of Interim body in the early 1960s, Hepong Phom served from 1961-1963 during the transitional period of Nagaland.

NLA speaker said Phom was brave and idealistic, sincere and devoted who worked tirelessly for the forma-

tion of the state of Nagaland.

On his passing away, the speaker said the state has lost a prominent leader.

The house observed two minutes of silence as a sign of respect for him, stated a DIPR report.

KROS College organises career seminar

Participants of seminar on career guidance at KROS College.

DIMAPUR: KROS College, career guidance and counselling cell organized a seminar on career guidance on March 24 with successful entrepreneur from Kohima, Nitoshe Sheqi as a resource person.

In the seminar Nitoshe Sheqi spoke on a whole wide issues relating to business, opportunities and avenues that the young people opt for. The programme was chaired by assistant professor of education, Lovili

Swu, while Thoidambo Nring and Kesuihakle presented a special number entitled “beautiful people”, vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor department of education, Kevilenuo.

BBUYW organises ‘spiritual awakening’ programme

DIMAPUR: Benreului Baptist Union Youth Wing (BBUYW) organized a “spiritual awakening” programme from March 25 to 26 at Life Spring Corner, Dimapur.

A press note by BBUYW president Keviya Liegise stated that resource persons included Pastor Mongzeung Mpom, Pastor Ihusing Liegise, Hiazu Meru and Saku Longchar. Altogether 478 Benreului youths from 36 Assam Rifles under aegis of HQ IGAR (N) dedicated a handicraft centre to Ahtibung different villages and various walks of life attended the village in Peren district to be run by Henpu Kuki, certified handicraftsman. programme.

KVKs organise soil health camp; launches Kemeci Farmers Club

(L-R): Participants of KVK’s programme on soil health. Members of Kemeci Farmers’ Club and others after the inaugural programme.

DIMAPUR: Krishi VigD u r i n g t h e p r o - also as a source of income Club, extension from KVK yan Kendra (KVK) Phek, gramme, ACTO-soil sci- generation.

Kohima, Tesophenyu, ICAR-NRC on Mithun ence, Dr. T Esther LongProcedures for soil comprising of twenty likeand KVK Kohima, Teso- kumer spoke on the im- sample collection were minded peers with the viphenyu in separate pro- portance of soil, fertility demonstrated and different sion of uplifting the farming grammes organised one management based on bio types of chemical fertil- community of Chunlikha day programme on soil fertilizers, green manuring izers and organic fertil- and neighbouring villages health camp and inaugu- crops and vermin compost izers were also shown to under Kohima district, was rated Kemeci Farmers’ production. the students. Altogether inaugurated on March 29 Club respectively.

She also gave a brief 20 students from Porba by Subject Matter Specialist KVK Phek: ICAR- importance and benefits of Government High School (SMS), Longma Yanger.

NRC on Mithun under soil vermicomposting, different (PGHS) participated in the The stakeholders in science division organized methods involved in mak- programme. the Club are State Bank of one day programme on soil ing of vermicompost, apKe m e c i Fa r m e r s ’ India, Tseminyu branch, health camp on March 27. plication doses to crops and Club: Kemeci Farmers KVK Kohima and NationK

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al Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

The resource persons were Amenla, Branch Manager, SBI, Tseminyu branch, Khekali, SMS, KVK Kohima and Bendang Aier, AGM, NABARD. Lauding the objective of Kemeci Farmers’ Club to bring about “development through credit”, the resource persons called upon the members to maintain strict financial discipline, transparency in work, develop long term relationship with various development agencies including banks and adopt new technologies in their fields for increasing production and productivity.

Discussion on preparation of Village Development Plan (VDP), calendar of activities including recovery of overdue bank loans and conduct of Base Level Orientation Programme were the other highlights of the programme. The meeting was chaired by village council chairman, Zukeya Woch.

A mass social work was conducted on March 30 at Tenyiphe 1 village council hall and its surroundings by Tenyiphe -I VLO.

Hazi Park Businessmen Welfare Committee (HPBWC) led by its president, Hukato V Achumi distributed blankets to the fire victims on March 30 as a part of their welfare activities.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Is the state govt serious about tackling backdoor appointments?

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Next poll

Q: Describe the recent

budget presented by the CM-cum-FM in the NLA  It is reasonable.

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WEATHER FORECAST March 31

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Agartala Clouds and sun with a t-storm 31 24 Aizawl

Clouds and sun with a t-storm 27 18

Guwahati Periods of sun with a t-storm 31 20 Imphal

Clouds and sun with a t-storm 25 17

Itanagar Periods of sun with a t-storm 27 18 Shillong Periods of sun with a t-storm 20 15 Kohima

Clouds and sun with a t-storm 23 17

Dimapur Some sun with a thunderstorm 29 21 Mkg

Partly sunny with a t-storm

23 16

Tuensang Partly sunny, a t-storm; cool 18 13 Wokha

Partly sunny with a t-storm

22 18

Zunheboto Clouds and sun with a t-storm 21 14

NPYC demands prompt SHG leaders’ summit at Mon town action against corruption DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) has demanded responsible authorities and the State Governor to promptly initiate necessary cor rective actions, as deemed fit, to all the corruption charges.

NPYC stated that the image of the state and the future of the youth cannot remain to be kept “boiling in cauldron of corruption by remaining blind to the reality around us.”

In a press statement, NPYC president, Vilhousielie Kenguruse, claimed that the present NPF-BJP DAN Government has lost all sense of sincerity and transparency in the working system.

Expressing outmost r e s e n t m e n t o ve r t h e prevailing highly integrated corrupt system that is going on, NPYC accused NPFBJP DAN Government of becoming “master of corruption”.

And against this backdrop, NPYC said the frustration of the common man could be seen by the overwhelming backlash against the government in the ULBs Election imbroglio.

NPYC stated that it

was not just ULB but an accumulated outburst of people’s anger for total rejection putting a grinding halt to the whole system.

Accusing the present government for “mastering the art of corruption to the fullest”, NPYC citied few examples namely the recent exposure of massive back-door appointment in various departments, illegal work tenders, misuse of office and abetment by former chief minister and concern minister under C M R D F c a s e, G r o s s mismanagement of Rs 597.63 Crore as reported b y C AG Re p o r t , 3 7 3 Incomplete Projects in 36 departments denying the intended benefits to the beneficiaries and heralding a whooping deficit of Rs. 1437.84 crore budget to its humble subjects, etc.

Stating that the “list of anomalies” was endless, NPYC said these gross anomalies cannot be wiped off by saying “.....these mistakes will not be repeated in the future” as stated by the present chief minister nor by saying “expunge” to the corruption charges by the Speaker in the house.

Demanding for justice, NPYC also said

the “the victims backdoor appointees” should be suitably compensated by “these very leaders personally for luring them into their highly integrated web of corruption.”

NPYC has also called upon all the Naga youth to come forward and join hands to work together in pursuing this positive change in the society.

It said the present system of governance under some unscrupulous selfish leaders cannot continue to hold ransom to the future of Naga youths.

Asking the youth not to remain “mutespectator”, NPYC asked them to rise up to the occasion and become proactive to champion the cause of the people. In this regard, NPYC also called on the youths to get enrol in the organization so as to voice together in unison.

Further, NPYC stated that during its emergency executive meeting held on March 30 at its Office Chamber, Kohima, ut has resolved to work steadfastly under the leadership of NPCC president, K. Therie, so as to bring positive change to the present decaying system of governance in the state.

DC Wokha launches waste disposal vehicles

DC, Wokha, Wezope Kenye with ward representatives during the launching of waste disposal vehicles at DC office premises. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Wezope Kenye on Thursday l a u n c h e d e i g h t wa s t e disposal vehicles issued

by Department of Urban Development to Wokha Tow n C o u n c i l a t D C conference hall.

According to DIPR report, the DC while addressing the gathering said that the district was “enjoying” the fruits of Swachh Bharat Abhayan (Clean India Movement) under the leadership of

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

He also informed the gathering that the vehicles have been handed over by department of Urban Development with an aim to keep the town neat and clean so as to protect the surrounding and environment.

The DC also appealed various colonies/ward t h a t h ave b e e n g ive n the responsibility as an ownership of the vehicle, to use the vehicle only for the

clean movement.

Kenye hoped that each colony has formed the management committee with proper modalities for the use of the vehicle and further appealed to the gathering for ownership and responsibility to achieve the goal of the movement.

He also informed the gathering that very soon the district would have the benefit of cesspool vehicle for clearing of se ptic tanks which would cease the problem of releasing

septic during monsoon which cause health hazard and damaging the environment.

Wokha Town Baptist C h u r c h P a s t o r, R e v.

SulumoEzung invoked God’s blessing and the programme was chaired

by ADC Wokha, Hotolu Swu. Altogether eight vehicles were handed over to the existing 15 wards, where three wards can share one vehicle for the maintenance of clean India movement.

DIMAPUR: Self Help Group (SHG) leaders’ summit under Financial I n c l u s i o n I n i t i a t i ve s program of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) was held on March 28 at DRDA resource centre, Mon town.

Speaking as resource person, project director D R DA M o n , Ts a l i t o Sa ng ta m , briefed the gathering about the initiatives of government of India towards socioeconomic empowerment of women through various flag-ship programs.

Unlike the earlier schemes with subsidy component, he clarified that the NRLM SHGs have the privilege to avail credit through Interest Subvention (IS), where a prompt loan recovery interest is sub-vented from 12% to 7%.

Sangtam reiterated that the SHGs under Mon block should set exemplary role and guide the other intensive blocks.

Chief manager SBI Mon main branch, K. K Sharma, deliberated on stages of credit linkage and importance of documentation of book of records by the SHGs. Briefing on how loans were made available by the Banks, he informed that loans were provided

KLC campaign on ‘fair election’ DIMAPUR: Kohima Law College (KLC) conducted an awareness campaign on the conduct of fair election on March 29 with professor-in-charge BCI Practical Training Papers, Kezhokhoto Savi as resource person.

While addressing the law students as potential ambassador to fair election campaign, Savi encouraged them that there must be a breakthrough in the forth c o m i n g s t a t e ge n e r a l assembly election which was to be held in early 2018.

He said that clean election meant “one man one vote” and that p r ox y vo t i n g , b o o t h capturing, dictate voters, undue influence, buyings e l l i n g vo t e s, mu s c l e power, pleasing voters by supplying cash or kind, liquor, guns, money power, anti-social muscle power must be done away with.

He said that clean election would surely reform Naga society and Nagaland could be a better state to live in.

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(L-R): SBI Mon branch chief manager and project director DRDA Mon addressing the gathering. through deposits of customers.

He shared his concern on the urgent need for upliftment of the rural population of the district and assured to render support to the SHGs in credit linkage from April 2017, onwards.

Branch Manager NSCB Mon branch, W. Chemkai Konyak, also shared on impor tance of loan recover y and livelihood. He clarified about the current system of account opening process and the system of Interest Subvention (IS) from loans offered by government of India.

He said NSCB was giving full suppor t to

NRLM SHGs whereby 28 SHGs have already been provided credit in 2014-15 while 34 cases are under consideration for sanction during 2016-17.

District Program Manager (DPM), L. TemjenLongchar, spoke on challenges for community cadres towards changing the lives of the downtrodden.

He expressed optimism that the NSRLM would very soon achieve success in Nagaland.

District coordinator for financial inclusion, Rajuselie Lhousa, briefed on the level of financial inclusion initiatives achieved in the district. He appealed to the women

folks to maintain tolerance within the groups while resist unfavorable situations and protect the already built institutions of the poor.

Field officer of SBI Mon main branch, S.K Das, also appealed to the public to work hand in hand so as to bring positive changes in the public welfare system. Block Program Manager (BPM) Mon block, L. Hangsa Konyak also shared the history of NRLM. Altogether 83 participants from the 18 villages of Mon block including bankers, DMMU and BMMU staff of NSRLM attended the programme.

Pinnacle Skills training centre for women inaugurated at Jalukie

SDO Peren Sarita Yadav and others during the inaugural function.

DIMAPUR: Pinnacle Skills Training Centre for Women was inaugurated o n T h u r s d ay b y S D O (Civil) Peren, Sarita Yadav at Jalukie. The centre is located in the premises of Jalukie Town Baptist Church and would impart training on cutting, tailoring and apparel design.

In her speech, Sarita Yadav appreciated the opportunity provided to women by starting the centre and encouraged the trainees to attend the training diligently and get the most out of it.

Chief executive of Pinnacle Skills, Dr. Yan

Murry, while delivering the project overview appreciated the willingness of Jalukie Town Baptist Church to help establish the centre within the church premises which enabled the training to start without delay.

Dr Murry said that besides providing self employment opportunities, efforts would be put to help trainees start micro enterprises through industry tie-ups. He also informed that very soon trainings on construction would be provided for youths of the district.

District Project Manager, Peren of North

East Rural Livelihood Project, Ruuvilie Kotsu highlighted the various activities initiated through the project. He expressed joy that the training centre could be set-up in the district and students now need not travel far to avail such opportunity.

The programme was chaired by Merr ybemo Ovung, trainer, Pinnacle Skills, invocation prayer b y I h e u s i n g L e g i e s e, associate pastor, Jalukie Town Baptist Church and executive director, Pinnacle Skills Jenny Haining Murry p r o p o s e d t h e vo t e o f thanks.

WSBAK conducts seminar for ‘kükamis’ District Health Society Kiphire conducts ‘health mela’ DIMAPUR: District Health Society Kiphire organized a health mela at Kiusam village under Kiphire district on March 29, to provide various health care services and to distribute free basic medicines.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kiphire, Dr. C.T Patton led the medical team of district program officers

of CMO office, specialists/ medical officers of District Hospital Kiphire, technical staff of CMO and District Hospital Kiphire, NHM staff and staff of Kiusam Sub-Centre.

For IEC activities, counselling through I n t e r p e r s o n a l Communication (IPC) sessions was conducted on March 28 which targeted Medical doctors attending to the patients.

eligible couples.

The sessions focused on topics of family planning, HIV & AIDS, malaria and other vector borne disease.

Leaflets on various health related topics both in local dialect and English were distributed. Altogether 300 patients were examined.

The programme started with an invocation by Kiusam Baptist Church Pastor.

NSCN (I-M) informs

Section of ‘kükamis’ during WSBAK seminar.

D I M A P U R : We s t e r n Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) organised a day seminar for ‘kükamis’ under western Sümi region on March 30 at WSBAK Centre, Aküvüto with ADGP Nagaland, Akheto Sema as the resource person.

A press note by WSBAK executive s e c r e t a r y, R e v. D r.

Hevukhu Achumi, stated K

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that resource person spoke on the topic “Western Sümi Chief: Today and Tomorrow” and brought about the demographic changes happening in the Western Sümi region and how land was being sold rampantly.

Executive secretary W S B A K , R e v. D r .

Hevukhu Achumi spoke on spoke on “Chief and Church” while secretary,

de par tment of Youth Ministr y, Rev. Aheto Sema spoke on “The Responsibility of Chief in Clean Election”.

The seminar chaired by secretary mission & evangelism WSBAK, Rev. Shikuho Zhimomi was attended by about 200 kükami. The WSBAK staff also conducted a special prayer for ‘kükamis’ and blessed them.

D imapur : N S C N (I-M) CAO UT-I, has informed that as per the directives of kilo kilonser the functioning of Crime Suppression Department (CSD) in Dimapur would be kept on halt until further review of the situation.

NSCN (I-M) has directed all the staff of UT-I region not to indulge in matter related to Crime Suppression Department .

Fo r a n y q u e r i e s / complaints one has been asked to contact CAO UT-I at 8575797619.

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BSNL rolls out NGN Lightning kills one in Manipur Phase I in Meghalaya Incessant rain throw normal life out of gear; triggers landslide

A car negotiating landslide area along Jiribam-Imphal highway on Thursday. (NP)

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IMPHAL, Mar 30: Lightning killed a man as unseasonal heavy rainfall with hailstones and storm that lashed across Manipur in the last 24-hour wreak havoc and threw normal life out of gear on Thursday.

An official report said that lightning has killed a 45-year-old man at Jakuradhor pt-I under Borobekra sub-division of Maniupr’s Jiribam district, bordering Assam today.

The deceased was identified as Nilakanta Das (45), a resident of Durgapur.

Mizoram Assembly adjourned sine die Aizawl, Mar 30 (PTI): The ongoing session of Mizoram Legislative Assembly, which commenced from March 14 for presenting the state’s annual budget, was today adjourned sine die by Speaker Hiphei. The state budget of Rs 8,803.10 crore for 2017-18 was passed during the session. State Finance minister Lalsawta presented the budget on March 16 along with the Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2016-17. Governor Lt General Nirbhay Sharma delivered his gubernatorial address in the state Assembly on March 14, the first day of the session.

A private resolution from a ruling legislator seeking separate a Mizoram cadre for all India services was adopted, while another private resolution moved by an opposition member seeking repeal of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Act to be replaced by a stringent prohibition law, was rejected.

He was going at the MGNERGA worksite when the lightning hit him, police at Jiribam said.

The incessant rains also wreaked havoc and threw normal life out of gear here on Thursday.

N o r m a l ve h i c u l a r movement on NH-37 was also disturbed owing a landslide triggered by overnight heavy rainfall and hailstone in Tamenglong district along with other parts of the state.

The landslide occurred at a place between T Laijang and K Sinam villages in the hill area of the district early

Highway mishaps in Manipur claim four lives

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IMPHAL, Mar 30: Three girls including sibling died and an elderly woman suffered critical injuries in two separate road mishaps in the last 24-hour in Manipur.

Another road mishap involving a truck also claimed life of a man in Tamenglong district.

The two sibling sisters studying in nursery and class –II died after they were hit by a Churachandpur-bound bus along NH-150 (ImphalChurachandpur section) at Oinam Keithel in Bishnupur district this afternoon.

The deceased girls were identified as Mutum Mani and Mutum Chitha-

rembi, daughters of Mutum Sanou Singh. They were students of Chitharembi Public School, Oinam.

The driver of the bus (MN01-1269) later surrendered to Bishnupur police along with the bus, police said.

In another separate road mishap on ImphalMoreh section of NH-102 last night, a 14-year-old girl identified as Th Abem died and his grandmother sustained critical injuries.

The girl died after a truck rolled over her after ramming a shop on the roadside last night, around 8.30 pm while she was on her way back after buying some grocery item with her

grandmother.

The grandmother N Gambhini, who was also hit by the truck, is struggling for life at JNIMS hospital, Imphal.

The third road mishap that claimed life of a man was reported from Tamenglong district headquarters this noon. Four persons were also injured in the accident, reports said.

The ill-fated tr uck carrying 17 persons from Tamenglong Bazar after attending a new building inauguration function at the district headquarters was heading for Namtiram village. The truck skidded of the road and plunged into a deep gorge.

Four women killed in road accident

Guwahati, Mar 30 (PTI): Four women were killed and eight others, including a minor were injured when a vehicle carrying pilgrims from here met with a road accident at Chapar in Assam’s Dhubri district today.

Police said the vehicle overturned as

Sonowal roots for strong Indo-Japan partnership Guwahati, Mar 30 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today called for a long term vision for a strong IndoJapan partnership to ensure economic development in the North East and for the success of Act East Policy.

“Assam government is taking a series of initiatives, including interaction between senior officials from the state and Japan to understand the mutual requirements of both and accordingly take steps to bolster economic development of the state,” Sonowal said in his key note address

this morning cutting the lifelines of the people of the state.

As major portion of the road has been affected by the landslide, heavy vehicles coming from both Jiribam and Imphal sides were forced to strand beyond the affected area.

However, light vehicles managed to pass the affected area, reports said.

The heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstones and strong winds inundated many low lying areas in Imphal and its outskirt.

It started raining around midnight of Wednesday

and showers continuing till Thursday evening without ceasing.

Rainwater stagnated on roads hitting the normal movement of the people, especially students who are appearing in the board and council examinations.

Localities in the heart of the city including Uripok, Singjamei, Keishamthong, Sagolband and Lamphel were flooded. Affected people allege that the flash floods were caused by lack of proper drainage system in the area.

About 100 meter stretch of Imphal-moreh section of NH-102 (Trans Asia highway no. 1) from Kakwa Asem Leikei to Waikhom Leikai in Imphal remained under water causing serious inconveniences to the public and traffic.

Several areas along the Tiddim road (ImphalChurachandpur road) also experienced flash floods.

Many by-lanes in Sagolband and Keishamthong were inundated by rain water.

Imphal recorded 75 mm of heavy rainfall in the last 24-hour with temperature falling under 20°C, 94% precipitation and 92% humidity with 10 km/h or above wind, according to rainfall observatory in Imphal.

at a workshop India-Japan Partnership for Economic Development in North Eastern Region of India.

A s s a m a n d Ja p a n shares core strengths of partnership in tourism, culture, education, trade and organic farm products, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making North East an organic hub of the country can bring in economic development of the state in sync with the nature, he said and sought Assam-Japan cooperation towards helping North East in this respect.

it tried to negotiate a curve on way to Mahamaya temple, considered to be one of the oldest Shakti shrines in the country.

Three women were killed on the spot and another died in the hospital, where the injured were rushed, the police said adding the four women were related.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER (D&R) DEPARTMENT OF POWER

E-TENDER NOTICE For information to interested/eligible bidders - login at www.nagalandtenders.gov.in to participate in the bidding process for the following packages of work under Integrated Power Developing Scheme (IPDS) : 1. Pkg-1 : Consumer metering for 12 Nos. of Urban town. Available on website : 30/03/17 2. Pkg-2 : System metering in 12 Urban town.

Available on website : 30/03/17.

3. Pkg-3 : R&M of 4 Nos. SS in Dimapur and Kohima. Available on website : 30/03/17.

4. Pkg-4 : 11 kV line strengthening-Trunk line in Dimapur town. Available on website : 30/03/17.

5. Pkg-5 : New DTs, HT & LT lines in Dimapur town.

Available on website : 30/03/17.

6. Pkg-6 : R&M of DTs in Dimapur town. Available on website : 30/03/17.

7. Pkg-7 : Rooftop solar panel in 20 SS. Available on website : 30/03/17.

Chief Engineer (D&R) Department of Power Nagaland: Kohima

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Shillong, Mar 30: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out its new value added services Next Generation Network (NGN) Phase I in Meghalaya, a BSNL official said on Thursday.

The NGN is one network which transports all the information and services under one platform, General Manager Telecom, District Meghalaya, P G Nirmal said. He said 4,000 lines capacity exchange has been commissioned from the Shillong Main Telephone Exchange and further expansion is planned under Phase II. Nirmal added, BSNL Meghalaya has introduced a new service where the customer who wants to take a new landline/broadband/FTTH connection will need to give a missed call to 9485145678.

He said a BSNL personnel would call back and do the needful and also on the same number, the public can speak directly to the General Manager on all working Wednesdays between 1500 hours and 1600 hours.

The new VAS introduced includes the All India IP Centrex, Multimedia Audio/Video conferencing and the fixed mobile telephony.

Under this new VAS, a user can set up closed user group across the country with both fixed line and mobile users of BSNL as members of the group and Audio/Video conferencing can be done PAN India with 30 users.

The introduction of the fixed mobile telephony, allows the customer to make mobility incoming and outgoing calls using his NGN landline number just by installing a Session Initiation Protocol application, Nirmal said.

Two hardcore NDFB ultras killed in encounter

Kajolgaon, Mar 30 (PTI): Two hardcore NDFB (Songbijit) insurgents were killed during an encounter with security forces in Chirang district today and arms and ammunition recovered, a police spokesman said.

Acting on a tip off, an operation was launched in Simlaguri under Amguri Police Station, Assam Police spokesman Rajib Saikia said.

The police team noticed a group of insurgents there at around 4.45 AM and on being challenged, they fired on the security team. The policemen retaliated the fire, Saikia said. Later, when the firing stopped, two persons were found injured. The two were taken to hospital where the doctors declared them brought dead, he said.

One Insas Rifle with 10 rounds of ammunition, one 7.65 revolver with three rounds of ammunition and one Chinese grenade were found from the spot. The two deceased extremists identified as Lukash Narzary alias Langfa and David Islary were active cadres of NDFB(S) and involved in a number of crimes, including extortion, he said. Operation was continuing to track other NDFB(S) rebels, he added.

NSCN(K) cadre caught in Arunachal Itanagar, Mar 30 (PTI): Security forces caught one NSCN (K) cadre from Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh, a defence spokesman said today. The militant was caught at Laju village by Assam Rifles yesterday, Defence spokesman Colonel Chiranjeet Konwer said here in a statement. A pistol along with ammunition and extortion notes were recovered from his possession.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PEREN : NAGALAND

Dear Yibang, Celebrate life and may God life’s best for you that could ever be...

Happy Birthday dear...

Regards and Best wishes, ...Hau, Dimapur.

Dear Sanabo, Lots of best wishes to you on your second birthday.

May God’s blessings be on you today and always. May your special day be the beginning of a year blessed with good fortune, good health and great joy.

Wishing you a Blessed Second Birthday!

Love and hugs from Bro Lagha, Aku, Sachu and sis Liku.

YIKUTO ACHUMI Chairman Lazami Village Council

OFFICE OF THE

DIPHUPAR 'B' VILLAGE COUNCIL DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Recogn. No. GAB 13/17/83 (VOL-IV) 22-1-92

OBJECTION NOTICE

NO.PRN/JUD-5/SC/PT-I/2016/421 Dated Peren the 6th Feb. 2017 Smti Nengneihoi Kuki wife of Late Lungkholal Kuki of Ahthibung Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate in her name to draw Family Pension/GIS/GPF/Leave encasement/Bank Account/Gratuity etc.

Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections within 30(Thirty) days w.e.f. date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the Succession Certificate shall be issued in her name.

(Zarenthung Ezung) Deputy Commissioner Peren : Nagaland DP-2933

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Elizabeth Ngully Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late K. H Thonges Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Netolu Lohe relation wife R/o. 7th Mile Chumukedima to draw his/her Family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 27/2/17.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 24/4/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 23 day of 3/17.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

DP-2927

In the Court of Smti. Elizabeth Ngully Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

In the Court of Smti. Elizabeth Ngully Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

In the Court of Smti. Elizabeth Ngully Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Hillo Rengma Deceased, has been filed by Shri/Smti Keyhun Kath relation son R/o. Padumpukhuri to draw his Landed property etc, who expired on 10.4.98. Covered by Patta No. 367, Dag No. 638, Mouga No. 3.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 30/4/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 30 day of 3/17.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Andrew Aier Deceased, has been filed by Miss. Abigail Amer relation daughter R/o. Hill View Colony Dimapur to draw his/her Landed property etc, who expired on 7.10.07. Covered by patta No. 249, Block No. 5, Mouga No. 2, Dag No. 328.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 18/4/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 17 day of 3/17.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Gwatilo Kath Deceased, has been filed by Shri. Keyhun Kath relation brother R/o.

Padumpukhuri to draw his Landed property etc, who expired on 31.7.14. Covered by Patta No. 86, Block No. 155, Mouga No. 3.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 30/4/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 30 day of 3/17.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

Isn’t She’s beautiful? (Aphei Henau) Your name should be up in the lights.

You’re so special that the world.

Should know to stop turning for 24 hours,So everyone can celebrate the special day Of its most special citizen!

You wonderful you !

Have a Special Birthday My Love. (Illomi) Always Yours H.C. Chophi. ________________

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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

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After having to deal with taking care of me all of your life,you deserve to have the best birthday ever!

Happy birthday to the best Mom in the world.Mom,you are absolutely irreplaceable! Hope you have a great birthday.

From Kai Achumi and Family. __________________________

The Lazami Village Council would like to extend our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, villages, churches, organisations, family members and all the well wishers for your concern and kindness shown towards us by your physical & prayer presence, financial and material, support to the fire victims of Lazami Village on the 15th of March 2017.

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

Dear mom!!( kuholi Kinny) May your day be exactly the way you want it to be..

May you celebrate it with happiness and inner peace.

May your birthday be a time for others to sing your praise, and a time for them to show love to you in so many ways!

Happy Birthday, Mom! Ur’s loving daughter ..

Vili kits Achumi . _______________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur friday, march 31, 2017

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Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

NOTICE

By an Affidavit Regd. No. 4938/17 dtd. 30/3/17 Whereas, Smti. K. Arenla Yimchunger of Diphupar-B Village has applied for issuance of land patta as it has been reported lost.

Therefore, claims or objections if any may be brought to the notice of the undersigned within 15 (fifteen) days.

In the event of no claims/objections within the stipulated period, a fresh patta will be issued in her name.

Kahuto N. Chishi, Chairman Diphupar 'B' Village Council, Dimapur : Nagaland

DP-2937

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

Dated, Wokha the 16th March 2016

NOTICE

No. Judl-47/2015-16/ /whereas, Shri. Limon Lotha, son of Late Shri.

Nchibemo Lotha, a resident of Changsu Village applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to closed AC No. 33885838133 in favour of his deceased father Late Shri. Nchibemo Lotha who expired on 30/09/2016.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objection will be entertained after the cut-off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

Hotolu Swu Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha : Nagaland DC-619 Regd. No. 3459/17

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 29/03/2017

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME

I, Smti. Shikhuli Sema, D/o Lutoi permanent resident of Sukhai Village, Satakha & presently residing at South Point West Colony, Dist. Zunheboto, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Sumi (Naga) Community resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my name is inadvertently recorded as H. Shikhuli in my PAN Card & Service ID Card, but my actual name is Shikhuli Sema which is recorded in my Service Book and all other official documents.

3. That the above mentioned names H. Shikhuli and Shikhuli Sema are one and same person which is referred to me.

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

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

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this 29 day of 03, 2017 at Zunheboto : Nagaland.

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Defamation case: Setback to Kejriwal as HC refuses to stay

NEW DELHI, MAR 30 (PTI): The Delhi High Court today refused to stay trial court proceedings in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

Justice I S Mehta, however, granted exemption to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders from personal appearance on April 6 before the trial court in the matter.

“Let the proceedings before the trial court go on.

“I am giving relief that they (Kejriwal and Sisodia) are exempted from appearing in person before the trial court on April 6,” the court said.

It said that the two will file an exemption application through their counsel before the trial court, which should be decided as per law.

The courts direction were issued during hearing of a petition filed by the two AAP leaders, who sought quashing of the criminal defamation complaint filed by advocate Surender Kumar Sharma.

The two also sought a stay on the proceedings

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Arvind Kejriwal before the trial court, which is yet to frame issue in the matter.

The leaders contended that the order of the trial court summoning them was “erroneous”.

They also said that a false complaint has been filed against the chief minister and his deputy.

The high court today issued notice to complainant Sharma in the matter and asked him to file his response by July 28.

It also asked the Delhi police to file status report in the matter.

Besides Kejriwal and Sisodia, the complainant has also named Yogendra Yadav in his complaint.

Yadav was a member of the National Executive of the AAP until 2015, when he was expelled for alleged anti-party activities.

Later, he floated his own party Swaraj India which is going to contest municipal corporations election in Delhi.

Sharma had alleged that in 2013 he was approached by volunteers of AAP who had asked him to contest the Delhi Assembly elections on a party ticket, saying Kejriwal was pleased with his social services.

He filled up the application form to contest the polls after being told by Sisodia and Yadav that AAPs Political Affairs Committee had decided to give him the ticket. However, it was later denied to him.

On October 14, 2013 the complainant claimed, articles in leading newspapers carried “defamatory, unlawful and derogatory words used by the accused persons” which have lowered his reputation in the Bar and the society.

Opposing the complaint, the AAP leaders submitted that cancellation or allotment of an election ticket is the prerogative of the party.

“Party has asked him if any cases were pending against him to which Sharma had said nil. Later it was found that several cases were pending against

him and he had concealed this information.

“Kejriwal did not issue any press release against Sharma. The party had issued the press release. So no defamation case made out against Kejriwal,” the counsel for the two submitted.

On the basis of the complaint, the trial court had sought their presence before it in the matter.

It, however, had granted bail to Kejriwal, Sisodia and Yadav, after they had appeared before it in pursuance to summonses against them.

The summonses were issued on the complaint under sections 499, 500 (defamation) and 34 (common intention) of the IPC, with the trial court saying there was prima facie material to summon the accused.

While issuing summonses against AAP leaders, the trial court had said, “The press release published in newspapers as well as testimonies of witnesses reflect that defamatory remarks were published in the newspaper which affected the reputation of the complainant in the society and lowered his reputation in the eyes of other members of the society.”

Lok Sabha takes up amendments to Finance Bill New Delhi, March 30 (IANS): The Lok Sabha on Thursday took up for discussion the amendments to the Finance Bill recommended by the Rajya Sabha.

Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda, initiating the debate, said: “The rights of the Rajya Sabha were attacked.

Now the Rajya Sabha has amended the Finance Bill and it is for the first time as far as I can remember.”

Commenting on the government’s move to take up certain bills as Money Bills, the Congress MP said: “Whether it is a Money Bill or not is a question, but another question is whether it is a good practice or not.”

Hooda also raised the issue of the government’s amendment to the Finance Bill that gives Income Tax officers right to search a premise without citing a reason.

On the electoral funding reforms brought by the government, Hooda said electoral bonds will only increase opacity in funding.

He also said reducing limit for anonymous donation to Rs 2,000 will not make much difference, and only increase the work for chartered accountants.

Mahakaushal Express derails, 52 injured

BANDA (UP), MAR 30 (AGENCIES): Fifty-two passengers were injured, 10 of them seriously, as eight bogies of the JabalpurNizamuddin Mahakaushal Express derailed early today in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh.

Railways have ordered an inquiry into the derailment which left 400 metres of track damaged. The mishap disrupted rail traffic on the route with services of 14 trains disurpted, railway officials said.

In Lucknow, ADG (Law and Order) Daljit Chaudhary said the incident took place around 2.20am when eight bogies of the train derailed injuring some 52 people of which two suffered “serious fractures” and have been referred to a Jhansi hospital Some have been discharged after first aid while others have been admitted to local hospitals, the ADG said, adding that ambulances and teams of doctors reached the spot and monitored the relief and rescue operations.

Chaudhary said prima facie there was nothing suspicious but all aspects will be investigated as it is a serious issue.

Railway officials and teams of ATS and NDRF are at the spot and investigations are on to ascertain the cause of the mishap, the ADG said.

SP (Mahoba) Gaurav

Singh said the incident took place between Mahoba and Kulpahad railway stations near Supa village.

UP minister for health Siddharth Nath Singh, who rushed to the spot, announced a monetary assistance of Rs 50,000 each to the seriously injured and Rs 25,000 to those who suffered minor injuries, the SP said.

Railway Board member (Traffic) Mohd Jamshed told PTI in Delhi that an inquiry into the derailment will be conduted by a senior railway official.

Asked whether it was an act of sabotage or any defect in the rolling stock led to the mishap, he said, “Nothing can be ruled out till the report is submitted.”

On some recent cases involving security around rail tracks in different parts of the state, the ADG said investigations proved there was no terror link but all cases are being thoroughly probed with the help of experts.

All coaches that derailed today were conventional ones and manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. Though a few coaches tumbled, they did not climb over each other as it happens in such cases, resulting in minimum damage.

The train with 10 coaches left the accident site at 6.48am.

Railways have pressed 15 buses into service for carrying about 200 passengers, who were travelling in affected coaches, to Jhansi.

At least 17 helplines have been made operational at different stations en route to assist relatives of passengers travelling in the train.

Besides, railways have made catering arrangement for the passengers on the site.

The derailment has affected services of 14 trains, out of which seven were diverted and an equal number of trains cancelled.

Jamshed said the line is expected to be restored by midnight as the damaged section of the track has to be replaced.

CM demands probe

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed top officials in his goverment to find the reasons behind the derailment of the Mahakaushal Express in Mahoba district.

Adityanath has asked Principal Secretary (Home) and the state Director General of Police (DGP) to apprise him of the reasons behind the derailment, a statement released here said. The chief minister gave the instructions in view of the “recent suspicious incidents” involving rail mishaps in the state, the statement added.

High taxation urged on illegal cigarettes Youths rushing to encounter sites committing suicide: J&K DGP

NEW DELHI, MAR 30 (IANS): The Tobacco Institute of India (TII) has urged the government to slap high taxation on the cigarette smuggling syndicates under the GST norms aimed at curbing the illegal industry.

The TII, a representative organisation of manufacturers, farmers, exporters has also said that the step will provide relief to distressed tobacco farmers, the legal cigarette industry and also inject buoyancy in revenue collection from this sector.

India is the fourth largest illegal cigarette market in the world.

According to TII, since contraband products do not use locally grown tobaccos,

illegal trade affects demand for domestic tobaccos, thereby impacting the earnings and livelihood of tobacco farmers in the country.

“The illegal trade in cigarettes in India, like the rest of the world, is controlled by criminal and terrorist organisations. Internationally, it has been determined that profits from cigarette smuggling have been used to fund criminal and terrorist activities posing a huge threat to national security,” the TII said in a statement. Legal cigarettes in India account for just 11 per cent of the overall tobacco consumption.

The rest 89 per cent is represented by traditional products like chewing tobacco and ‘bidis’.

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He said that recent seizures of smuggled cigarettes by enforcement agencies are only “the tip of the iceberg of a much larger and threatening operation”.

On March 17, Customs officials seized illegal cigarettes worth Rs 10.38 lakh in Coimbatore soon after seizing Rs 38.65 lakh on March 15.

SRINAGAR, MAR 30 (PTI): Youths who storm the encounter sites in the Valley to hurl stones at security personnel are committing suicide, Jammu and Kashmir Police today said and appealed to them to refrain from such activity.

“In the encounter, even security forces and police take cover of a bulletproof vehicle or a house. Youths coming to the encounter sites are committing suicide,” Director General of Police S P Vaid told reporters here.

He appealed to the

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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH I.A.No. 132(K) of 2016.

The National Insurance Co.Ltd. ...Appellant.

- Vrs 1. Shri. Mhanimyu Angami @ Mhaninyu R/o 6th Mile, Sovima Village, Dimapur, Nagaland (Owner of the Unregistered Auto rickshaw) ...Respondents.

NOTICE

Please, take notice that the above case has been filed by the appellant (The National Insurance Co. Ltd.), wherein you have been impleaded as party respondents No. 9.

You are therefore directed to appear before this Court on 18.04.2017 in person or by pleader duly instructed to answer all material questions relating to the case.

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

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Assistant Registrar (Judicial) Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, Kohima, Nagaland

youngsters not to rush to the encounter sites, saying they were being misled and misused by elements inimical to peace in the Valley for their short-term political gains.

“A bullet does not whom it will hit. My appeal to all the young boys is that they should remain in their homes and not come to encounter sites. The youth must understand that they are being used by people for their short-term political gains,” he said.

The DGP said the inimical elements were misus-

ing social media to instigate the youths to hurl stones at security forces to help militants flee.

“I would say this is misuse of social media by elements inimical to peace in the valley and to our country.

“The moment an encounter starts, they activate around 300 WhatsApp groups, each having more than 250 members, and other social networking websites like Facebook, instigating young boys to reach the encounter site and throw stones so that

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dated Dimapur the 30th March, 2017

NO. REV-2/2011-D/4556-57

Reference to the petition submitted by Shri. I. Sashi Jamir, S/o Late R. Arep Jamir resident of Mao Colony, Kuda Village, Dimapur for issue of Jamabandi in his favour covered by Patta No.-1 under Dag No.-121/122 at Nagarjen of Mouza No.-3 purchased by his father Late A. Arep Jamir from Mr. Ashihe (deceased) in the year 1972.

As per the LRSO report vide NO.LRSO/D/TECHN/2011-13/1250, dtd-28/02/2017 the aforesaid plot of land measuring an area of 04B-01K-07Ls on the ground position it was found that the applicant is in occupation with constructed bricks wall fencing with RCC building which tallied with the Chitha records.

Therefore, the undersigned hereby invites claims/ objections if any within 1(one) month from the date of issue of this notice.

Sd/- Kesonyu Yhome, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland

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the terrorists escape from the spot,” he said.

The J&K top cop said these WhatsApp groups and other social media accounts were being monitored and action will be taken against people operating them.

“Some of these accounts have been traced across (the border). It is an attempt by the enemies of India to create problems.

All these numbers are being monitored and we will take action against those

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT, 4TH NAP BATTALION, THIZAMA, P.O. KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND

NO.4 BN/ESSTT-7/2015-16/5523

To

Dated : Thizama, the 28th March' 17

No. 46246 Constable - Dziesekholie Angami S/o Tsachulie Medzunuo Village : Kijumetuoma P.O - Kohima P.S - Kohima, North District - Kohima State - Nagaland Sub :- CALLING NOTICE Whereas you have been found absent from Bonafide Government duty without any leave or permission from the competent authority with effect from 27-12-16 (FN) till date.

And whereas three Calling Notice and Show Cause Notice has been served to you vide this office order No. (i) No. 4 BN/ESSTT-7/2015-16/5140, dated 13-01-17 (ii) No. 4 BN/ESSTT-7/2015/16/5227, dated 23/01/17 (iii) No. 4 BN/ESSTT-7/2015-16/5282, dated 13-02-17 (iv) No. 4 BN/ESSTT-7/2016-17/5321, dated 27-02-17 And whereas you have failed to report back for duty.

You are therefore, directed to report back to Battalion Headquarter within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this calling notice, failing which departmental enquiry will be initiated against you ex-parte.

Commandant 4th NAP Battalion, Thizama Kohima : Nagaland DC-618 DISTRICT : KOHIMA

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE (Int) NAGALAND : KOHIMA

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

ORDER

KOHIMA BENCH

NO.IGP/INT/IX-45(2)/16-17/721

Dated Kohima, the 28th Mar' 2017

Whereas, C/N Moatoshi Walling of IGP(Int) establishment was found absent from Government bonafide duty w.e.f 19/09/2016 till date without any permission or leave from the competent authority.

Accordingly three(3) Calling Notices were issued vide No. IGP/INT/IX-45(2)/16-17/122 Dated 04/10/2016, IGP/INT IX-45(2) 16-17 174 Dated 15/10/2016. IGP/INT/IX-45(2)/1617/221 Dated 24/10/2016 and the last final calling notice vide No. IGP/INT/IX-45(2)/16-17/552 Dated 06/02/2017 was issued through local print media on 08/02/2017, directing him to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days failing which he will be declared as a "deserter".

However, C/N Moatoshi Walling failed to report till date.

Further it has been ascertained through OC P.S Mangkolemba message dated 23/01/2017. Chairman, Khar Village Council letter dated 24/03/2017 and OC(SB) Dimapur letter dated 15/03/2017, that the whereabouts of the delinquent personnel could not be traced.

The undersigned on examination of the above mentioned cases, found out that C/N Moatoshi Walling has willingly absented from Govt. bonafide duty for 191 (one hundred ninety one) days i.e from 19/09/2016 till date (28/03/2017). Moreover enough opportunities has been given to him to report before the authority and his whereabouts could not be ascertained. Now therefore, on perusal of the above findings the undersigned on disciplinary ground hereby declared C/N Moatoshi Walling of IGP(Int) establishment is a "deserter". Further all benefits due to the personnel shall accordingly stand forfeited.

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operating them from here,” he said.

The DGP urged the people to think about the families of those who lost their lives during the incidents of stone- pelting recently.

“Think of the mother, father, sister or brother of those who died two days ago. People will forget those who died after 10 days.

Their family suffer the most.

We all would be doing our jobs,” he said.

(Renchamo P. Kikon) IPS Inspector General of Police (Int) Nagaland, Kohima

MAC APPEAL NO. 08 (K) OF 2016 Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. ...Appellant.

- Versus Md. Rahman & another ...Respondents.

To Md. Rahman, Son of Md. Saheb, R/o Sora Mayai Leikai, P.S Thoubal, District - Thoubal, Manipur and Presently residing at High School Colony, Kohima, Nagaland (Respondent No. 1)

NOTICE

Please, take notice that the above case/appeal has been filed by the petitioner/appellant (Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.), wherein you have been impleaded as opposite party/respondent.

You are therefore directed to appear before this Court on 10.04.2017 in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the case.

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

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Asst. Registrar (Judl) Joint Registrar Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench) Kohima, Nagaland

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Annual indictment

ike in previous years where monumental irregularities were detected by the audit under the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Nagaland; the list of several government departments where serious anomalies were reported for the period ending March 31, 2016 may not necessarily lead to any curb if lessons are not learnt. The problem with irregularities and anomalies as per the CAG reports, have not been followed up with due seriousness by the government of the day. The report of the CAG over the decades has seen some marginal improvement in the functioning of the departments, with regard to following codal formalities but then, the intent of such procedures did not reflect a serious attempt at plugging the loopholes. The list of several departments where major anomalies had taken place during the period 2015-16 are hard facts. The offenders are by and large either bureaucrats, technocrats of subordinate staff. The report does confirm (unfortunately) that the loophole-laden system or semblance of a system within the government is not only tolerated but perhaps, nurtured to suit the needs of vested interests. It may be noted that responsible officers who have studied in prestigious educational institutions and also trained in professional management, ought to know the basic rules of running the show. If the CAG report is pored over, it does indicate clearly, that the government’s cupboard is full of skeletons. All governments of the day harp about transparency and accountability but then the CAG report only exposes the hollow claims.

These anomalies are a blot on any government as they unmask the factors that have perpetrated a systemic corruption which has led to endemic ailment. True, in some cases, the CAG audit may point out essentially only facts and figures as available but they do not necessarily reveal the entire truth. That could be due to the common practise in government departments where paper works are not usually done or works undertaken with simplicity of assurance by implementing agencies. The irregularities may not necessarily mean intention of committing fraud and so what should be conclusive is whether work has been finally done. The reports of CAG are then taken up by the house PAC which will initiate procedural probes and accordingly recommend what consequent action to be taken by the government. CAG reports including those of PAC have indicted many departments, so the question is who should be held accountable? Is it acceptable that the lower ranking staff in the rank of accountant, store keeper, UDA or cashier only held accountable while the senior officers or heads of department are so ignorant or innocent about corruption or have no control over the functioning of the departments? In the past, development funds used to be distributed equitably and whatever works or projects used to be executed fully. Even if corruption existed at some levels in the past, yet it was only in terms of getting supply works or making some pay-offs. In stark contrast today, money is grabbed and shared among various sections like robbers distributing booty. In the past legislators were mostly those who studied up to ME School level and although they were not so educated, yet were conscious about the rules and regulations which they regarded and respected. Today, legislators are highly educated but their integrity is low and seek only how to make enough money to face the next election. The point is whether citizens can wake up to reports and demand answers?

DailyDevotion Holiness or Hardness Toward God?

He…wondered that there was no intercessor… —Isaiah 59:16 The reason many of us stop praying and become hard toward God is that we only have an emotional interest in prayer. It sounds good to say that we pray, and we read books on prayer which tell us that prayer is beneficial— that our minds are quieted and our souls are uplifted when we pray.

But Isaiah implied in this verse that God is amazed at such thoughts about prayer.

Worship and intercession must go together; one is impossible without the other. Intercession means raising ourselves up to the point of getting the mind of Christ regarding the person for whom we are praying (see Philippians 2:5). Instead of worshiping God, we recite speeches to God about how prayer is supposed to work. Are we worshiping God or disputing Him when we say, “But God, I just don’t see how you are going to do this”? This is a sure sign that we are not worshiping. When we lose sight of God, we become hard and dogmatic. We throw our petitions at His throne and dictate to Him what we want Him to do. We don’t worship God, nor do we seek to conform our minds to the mind of Christ.

And if we are hard toward God, we will become hard toward other people.

Are we worshiping God in a way that will raise us up to where we can take hold of Him, having such intimate contact with Him that we know His mind about the ones for whom we pray? Are we living in a holy relationship with God, or have we become hard and dogmatic?

Do you find yourself thinking that there is no one interceding properly? Then be that person yourself. Be a person who worships God and lives in a holy relationship with Him. Get involved in the real work of intercession, remembering that it truly is work— work that demands all your energy, but work which has no hidden pitfalls. Preaching the gospel has its share of pitfalls, but intercessory prayer has none whatsoever.

Quotes

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax. ~ Arthur Schopenhauer

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, March 31, 2017

Post-mortem

‘Year of Construction Workers 2016-2017’: Harnessing Local Skills T T

Assam Rifle engaged in surgical operation against NSCN (R)

he environment that we live in is filled with the byproduct of construction. Whether it is roads, schools, buildings, hospitals, etc, construction impacts our lives, and very often, also determines the quality of our lives. What’s more is that this sector has so much scope for the unemployed youth and our local skilled workers to engage themselves in.

During the Nagaland Youth Summit 2016, the then Chief Minister of Nagaland, T.R Zeliang had pointed out that while the talent and proficiency of our youth are poised to propel our state to progress and prosperity, there is a vital gap in our human resource. He was especially referring to the lack of construction workers in the state, and the very odd situation we are facing, wherein for all the construction of buildings and roads, we are still dependent on those workers from outside. “The moot question is, the issue of dependence on outside workers, even for construction of our churches, needs to be pondered over seriously – are we on the right track to prosperity?” he had asked.

Pertinently, the year 20162017 was declared as the “Year of Construction Workers.” This is one sector that needs to be harnessed by our local people. As the Advisor to the chief minister, Lalthara would put it, “We are making noises about IBIs all the time, everybody is talking about them but at the same time, we cannot do anything without them. Nobody wants to construct the roads, nobody wants to take up construction work…” There is a pressing need to realise that this is required for our survival and in his words, “there is actually honour in it.” Development, he said, is now only with construction and “we want our people to take this job.”

Mmhonlumo Kikon, MLA, who previously led the committee for the ‘Year of Construction Workers’ as the Convener felt that, “for a very long time the state of Nagaland has witnessed the influx of migrants, both legal and illegal, taking away our jobs in the construction sector with money flowing out of the state while the state is reeling under the

Young minds

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y obser vation may be wrong or may not be even relevant but as far as I’m concerned with our State has been under such a mess and its still at mess. The entire system seems to be in major confusion and thus can’t differentiate of what is good and bad. Slogans after slogans! Fighting and demanding for something or the other. What has gone wrong with the state? Is it the Govt. or is it the people that should be answerable to this hues and cries.

Criticism is at the peak but concerns non. Corruption and ism is spreading like a viral. Above all, the young minds have become the victim of this viral.

The minds which are capable enough to change the world is now gradually manipulated by the power of money.

Indeed money and political power has become their top most priority.

What must be done to eradicate this social unrest? I wonder!!!

It pains us to see our Naga society becoming a laughing stock for the rest of the world. It pains us to see that even after attainment of 50th years of statehood still we find —”teachers fighting for salary”, “services through backdoor appointment” and what not. I fear that if this thing goes on someday or the other the state of Nagaland will be completely erased from the world map.

“You are the future generation”, they say but in reality how can you expect a mango if you had planted an orange. We want all the goodness to happen in our life, in our society but what good have you and I done.

Is it not the responsibility of the elder to lead the younger ones into the right path? Therefore, I strongly believe that it is the sole responsibility of the elders to teach the young minds to be free from evil thoughts, corruption and “ism”. Let change prevail in our society! Let the young minds be agents of change don’t push them towards negativism.

Hanso Chang, High School ‘B’ (Chaolu Sector)

unemployment burden. Whereas labour as well as the ‘government we have seen some Naga youths service mindset.’ Towards this end, taking up the construction work as he also stressed on giving importance a labourer or plumber or electrician on the emergence of private firms or even as a mason, we have not and corporations, and added, if we given it the importance it deserves as continue to depend on outsiders for a sector where both unemployment this sector, the future is bleak. and also the economy of the state To fill this huge gap in the concan benefit.” struction sector, YouthNet had earHe said that ‘this is on a pi- lier conceptualized “Dial Nagaland” lot scale and will give birth to a in July 2016, while recognizing the mushrooming of unemployed Naga need to address the issue of inacyouths getting into the booming con- cessibility of local skilled workers struction sectors with definite skill including the innumerable skilled sets to tap into both the job market people from it is across the state. under it and also build a work culture “Dial Nagaland” is a classified direcwhich will change the society in the tory of local skilled workers which long term.’ the public can gain access to, for Stating that the sector has the different services and currently has a potential to absorb a minimum database of about 130 skilled workof one lakh unemployed youths ers. This has been initiated as part of wherein the target can be set for a YouthNet’s Impact 5000 by 18, a five period of five years to achieve that, year program on entrepreneurship, he said, “that way the high attrition skill development and employment. rate of Naga youths working outside A total of 80 professional skilled of the state can be addressed and workers through ‘Dial Nagaland’ are the impact of unemployment on responding to the needs of different the government exchequer will be clients and customers in areas such as curtailed to a large extent and the carpentry, plumbing, electrification, Government can focus on providing painting, tiles and marbles. sufficient funds for the development Following the declaration at the once we have youths clamouring Nagaland Youth Summit 2016, the for the private sector rather than ‘Year of Construction Workers 2016the government sector.” “Work and 2017’ was also formally launched on earn will be the new mantra of Naga March 25, 2017 at the Directorate youths once it is fully implemented!” of Employment, Skill Development he impressed upon. and Entrepreneurship by Dr. T.M For the President of the Na- Lotha, Advisor of the concerned galand Contractors and Suppliers’ department and also Convener of Union (NCSU), Pele Khezhie, ‘con- YOCW. The project, which is to be struction is Nagaland’s only indus- implemented in partnership with try’. But sadly, we haven’t been able Zynorique Initiative Society (ZIS) to protect it, he said. Nonetheless, he will train 550 youths comprising of is hopeful that the declaration of the 50 trainees from each district, and ‘Year of Construction Workers’ will can be seen as a great leap towards change the mindsets of the people harnessing the huge resources the both regarding construction and state has in the construction sector.

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he NSCN (Reformation) was formed at a time when NSCN (K) choose to abrogate the ceasefire with the GOI after 14 (fourteen) long years of involving in ceasefire.

There could have been many factors leading to abrogation of ceasefire but undoubtedly the most potent reason must had been the cold blooded killing of 6 (Six) Naga Army by the Assam Rifles in Tamenglong in the Naga areas of Manipur.

These issues were raised in the ceasefire review meeting.

The GOI had also assured us of disciplinary action against the erring officials and we were supposed to be kept informed from time to time on the progress made. Apart from this many other issues like raiding of residences of Naga Army officers, use of abusive languages against their children and families, confiscation of arms including that of the card holder must have aggravated the situation leading to abrogation of ceasefire. The seriousness and sincerity of the GOI to resolve the issue was also highly questionable as there were no any cognitive political activities. The NSCN (Reformation) was formed based on the principle of love and peace. Although, the style of functioning of the Assam Rifles were heavily against the principles of love and peace yet, we choose to go ahead with the ceasefire mechanism because, violence can only gives us more sadness and sorrow. Any issue can be resolved through talks and negotiation. Unless if we talk, how would we even know what all the GOI is prepared to accede and what all not? Therefore, to prevent the loss of innocent lives and also to keep the hopes of millions of Nagas alive for an early solution a new Naga political group came into

being under the leadership of Mr. Y.Wangtin Naga and Mr. P.Tikhak. Today, after a span of two years, we have seen not much difference in the attitudes of the security forces. Their words and action remains miles apart.

The Home Minister and his deputy has on numerous occasions appealed to all armed groups to abjure violence and accept a negotiated settlement. Unfortunately, it is the forces under them, who would not leave a single opportunity to kill, apprehend and frame false charges to make their wrong doings appear right in the eyes of the law. NSCN (R) is not a violent organisation and is officially at ceasefire with the GOI in the state of Nagaland yet; the Assam Rifles choose to operate surgically, targeting only the NSCN(R) among many other groups operating in the Naga areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur killing many unsuspecting Naga Army for awards and accolades. This has raised a serious question mark on the sincerity of the GOI to resolve the long pending Indo-Naga issue.GOI must know that, we accepted ceasefire to promote peace and bring an early solution to the Indo-Naga imbroglio.

NSCN (R) is a responsible organisation and we will explore all possible option to defend the rights of the Nagas if anti-Naga and anti-peace activities of the Assam Rifles continues unabated. The GOI as a guardian must restraint and halt the Assam rifles immediately from provoking further and complicating the Indo-Naga issue. Their action will not serve any purpose except, if not for leaving a negative trail on the images of the GOI. Secretary, Ministry of Information and Publicity, NSCN –REFORMATION

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do not support or condemn any of the many Naga Political Groups that are purportedly fighting for the rights of the Nagas; if any one faction or group of factions can further the Good of All Nagas, more power to them. But Nagas everywhere, whether it be in the various states of India or Myanmar should know exactly what each of them are fighting for.

The N.S.C.N. (K) has made its stand clear, i.e. Integration of all Nagas and total Independence. The N.S.C.N. (U), N.S.C.N. (R) and the N.N.C.s have decided to stand on a common platform to discuss Terms with the Indian Government.

What puzzles the vast majority of Nagas everywhere and also the peoples of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is the stand of the N.S.C.N. (I-M).

It would not have mattered as much if not for the fact that they, themselves, along with the Government of India, had not publicised it so much, along with the imminence of its signing.

The “Framework Agreement” seems to be the greatest thing that has happened to India since Independence from the British Crown; and that Nagas have never seen, nor will ever see it’s like. The bombastic terms used to describe it leaves me undecided on whether to swell with pride or blush in embarrassment.

The first thing every Naga should keep in mind is that, “The words used to describe anything does not matter so much as the thing itself.”Calling a diamond a stone, does not lessen its value, it is still a diamond. Likewise, calling a stone a diamond, does not turn it into a diamond, it remains a stone. So using terms like “Historic”, “Unique” etc. to describe the “Framework Agreement” means nothing until and unless we know what is historic or unique about it. We should not worry about whether “Sovereignty” is to be shared or divided, but, “Who will wield sovereignty

over us, and under what terms and conditions?”

I have come across some images of some documents on the internet which purport to be clauses of the “Framework Agreement”. In an earlier article, I had suggested that the N.S.C.N. (I-M) should either accept or deny their veracity. I know that I am nobody, that such a powerful and important organisation like the N.S.C.N. (I-M) should pay attention to anything I say or write; but in the interests of all Nagas who have suffered untold and innumerable miseries at the hands of so many for so long, while some of us purport to fight for “Our” rights, I bring to light some, which I think all Nagas of Nagaland, should worry about.

1. The clauses are printed on a map of the present State of Nagaland and speak of “The State of Nagaland”, not “The State of Nagalim”, mind you.

So, if the documents are true, there seems to be no question of territorial integration of Naga inhabited areas of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh or Myanmar. So, the Chief Ministers of Manipur and Assam, along with their citizens, can stop worrying about the breakup of their states. And we, in Nagaland, can rest assured that the “Framework Agreement” will apply, exclusively, to the present state of Nagaland 2. One clause states,” Government of Nagaland will have the authority to levy income and other taxes on permanent residents of Nagaland in relation to any transactions, which take place within Nagaland.”

Another states, “Only permanent residents of Nagaland may own land Nagaland (sic). Other residents may lease land but not own it.”

Here, I want the reader to be very attentive. Leave aside the part mentioning taxes and concentrate on the words, “Permanent Resident of Nagaland”, not Indigenous Inhabitant of

Nagaland, but Permanent resident of Nagaland. If the clause is really from the “Framework Agreement” then all Nagas of Nagaland should be aware that we are no longer to be classified as indigenous people of Nagaland. Furthermore, we have to ask ourselves:(a) What or who is a “Permanent Resident’ of Nagaland? (b) On what basis will “Permanency’ be decided? Will it be decided on the length of your stay in Nagaland or the fact that your ancestors settled the land, claimed it from the forests, braved diseases and wild animals so that their descendants could have a piece of land that they could call their own? (c) When I already have constitutional protection under India that only an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland can own land in Nagaland, why should I agree to an “Agreement” wherein a new animal called a “Permanent Resident of Nagaland” may deprive me of my right to my land?

3. A third clause states, “All natural resources in, below and above the soil will belong to Nagaland”. It does not specify whether it will belong to “The State “ or “The Government”; but I feel that I am right in concluding that it will NOT belong to “The People”. So, in the event that the document is true, Nagas in Nagaland will no longer be

able to sell lumber from the forests we presently own, unless we have planted the trees ourselves, we will lose the rights to the waters and creatures of our rivers and streams, we can no longer sell or mine coal or any other minerals found in our lands. And the Lothas of Champang Valley can stop worrying about royalties from their oilfields.

Everybody seems to be calling for unity so that the “Historic Framework Agreement” may be signed. That under its “Direction”, Nagas will arrive at the magical “Solution” to all our problems, that Tribalism, Corruption, Nepotism and Sycophancy will magically vanish; and that the “Collective Leadership” possesses all the Wisdom of Solomon and Imagination of Einstein to change Nagaland into a Heaven on Earth. But I am a Doubting Thomas. I reserve my Blind Faith in God and God alone, I will not put my faith in any one man, or group of men until and unless I know where he or they are leading me. I may be a dog barking while the caravan moves on; but I bark that the caravan may not fall over a cliff or that it sink into a quicksand from which it never emerges into the light of day.

God save our Nagaland Kahuto Chishi Sumi, G.B. Hevishe Village, Dimapur, (Kahuto107@gmail.com)

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Economic decay

Going through the news report on the assembly session, the budget presented sound very impressive but somehow, the pending salaries and bills etc are looming larger by the day. People talk about corruption but we are all responsible for the economic decay that has assailed Nagaland.

Benthunglo K Lotha, Duncan Dimapur

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

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After President Donald Trump assumed office, there has been a lot of uncertainty over the future of H-1B visa-holder Indians working in the US with four bills about the H-1B visas pending in the US Congress.

“There are 13 bills for consideration before the US Congress. Four of them are about H-1B visas, six bills pertain to outsourcing business to India and three bills are about immigration. But none of them has been passed so far,” Swaraj told the house.

“The government of India is closely monitoring the developments that may have a bearing upon the movement of Indian workers and professionals to the US. We remain in active dialogue with the US administration and the US Congress at senior levels to safeguard the interests of Indian workers and professionals,” she said.

Heatwave strikes nine Indian states “severe”. Barmer, Jaisalmer and Siker are the worse affected districts with temperatures hovering between 43 to 44.4 degrees Celsius.

“Some isolated and large regions of these states are facing the heatwaves. The intensity varies from normal to severe. This is the current situation which is expected to continue for some more days, an official of the IMD told IANS. In Maharashtra, the central region and the eastern Vidharba are the worst hit, with maximum temperature hovering above 40 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 23 degrees Celsius.

Weather analysts fear that Delhi will also be swept by heatwave condition in the next few days.

Wednesday’s maximum temperature in Delhi

was 39.6 degrees Celsius, which was six degrees above normal from the current trend, it could be said that within next few days Delhi will see heatwave,” Mahesh Palawat, Director at private weather forecaster Skymet, told IANS. Palawat forecasts that around April 5, regions of Haryana and Punjab could see some pre-monsoon rains which may bring some temporary relief.

“The month of April will be very hot, the premonsoon rain will bring relief but will be temporary...

Month of May will see some relief though,” Palawat said. The change in winds, clear sky conditions over the northwest and adjoining central India and approaching western disturbance with only mallow effects over the Himalayan regions are being attributed to the sizzling effect in the rest of the India.

As per current trend, maximum temperature in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by April 1, which at present is 42 degrees.

courts as it falls under the legislative domain.

The Centre, on October 7 last year, had opposed in the Supreme Court the practice of triple talaq, ‘nikah halala’ and polygamy among Muslims and favoured a relook on grounds like gender equality and secularism.

The Ministry of Law and Justice, in its affidavit, had referred to constitutional principles like gender equality, secularism, international covenants, religious practices and marital law prevalent in various Islamic countries to drive home the point that the practice of triple talaq and polygamy needed to be adjudicated upon afresh by the apex court.

Chair reserved its decision on the matter.

Today, the ruling BJP today moved a privilege motion against Meena for allegedly having made public those proceedings.

During the Zero Hour, Parlimentary Affair Minister Rajendra Rathore brought privilege motion against Meena demanding strict punishment to an extent of termination of membership, which other BJP MLAs supported.

Rathore tabled a CD to prove that Meena had made the proceedings public. Seeking to hit back, the Congress moved a privilege motion against a rul-

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Opposition Whip Govind Singh Dotasra showed a receipt to prove that a notice was served to the concerned minister before Meena made the allegations. The minister had denied receiving any notice.

As the Zero Hour began, Congress legislators tried raising the issue of allegations made by Meena.

BJP members maintained that the matter should not be raised during the Zero Hour. However Congress

members demanded a decision from the Speaker.

Amidst uproar, the house was adjourned.

When the house resumed, Deputy speaker Rao Rajendra Singh clarified that the privilege motion against the Congress member was not on issue raised ubut on charges that the proceedings were made public by him despite the chair freezing it.

Senior BJP MLA Ghanshyam Tiwari demanded that the matter should be forwarded to committee in order to verify facts. The chaos forced a second adjournment of the House as well.

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KOLKATA, MAR 30 (IANS): A major fire broke out at a city hotel in Kolkata early on Thursday killing two persons and injuring at least six others, a fire brigade official said.

Two hotel officials were held for alleged negligence, police said.

The fire broke out at Central Kolkata’s Golden Park Hotel at around 2.55 a.m. on Thursday. Hotel guests Anup Agarwal and Jugal Kishor Gupta succumbed to the injuries caused by the blaze, a fire official confirmed.

We managed to rescue 31 people from the hotel. Six of them who suffered from burn injuries or smoke inhalation were shifted to the SSKM Hospital,” he added.

Police detained two officials of the hotel for interrogation.

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The number of states gripped by the heatwaves has gone up from three to nine in the past three days since Monday.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 30 (PTI): The Supreme Court today fixed May 11 for commencement of hearing on pleas challenging the validity of triple talaq, ‘nikah halala’ and polygamy practices among Muslims.

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BENGALURU, MAR 30 (IANS): Bengaluru Regenerative Advanced Institute of Neurosciences (Brains), a neuro spine care hospital, with an investment of Rs 30 crore, was launched in Bengaluru on Thursday.

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New Delhi, March 30 (IANS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said if the US puts restrictions on H-1B visas, immigration or business outsourcing, it will not just hurt Indians but will be bad for the US too.

“We are not just talking with the US authorities (on H-1B visas and related issues), we are talking with logic and concrete statistics,” Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour.

“This is a mutually beneficial partnership, and we have told them (the US) that if you snap these ties, it will not hurt us alone, it will also hurt you,” she said.

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for the people to survive on their own.

He said, “The people should be able to stand on their own feet, survive on their own resources which should be the main focus and this should be the main focus even for the Political Affairs Mission.”

Parliamentary Secretary Hukavi Zhimomi taking part in the discussion said that the budget speech presented by the chief minister Dr. Shurhozelie was most unique and realistic, which had covered all the relevant matters relating to Finance. He said the budget 2017-18 was precise and commendable in every aspect.

On budget allocation to states by NITI Aayog, he appealed to all the section of the people to understand the position of the government and to be realistic in their approach and demands for funds and appointments.

He said many departments depend on the state for funds as compared to others whcich get central funding. For this, he appealed to the government to take into consideration such departments. He further requested the chief minister to give special consideration to departments which were not covered under Centrally Sponsored Schemes so that these departments could actively promote their activities like the rest.

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interest rate increases this year.

Globally, gold fell by 0.22 per cent to USD 1,250.60 an ounce in Singapore.

Besides, easing demand from local jewellers and retailers at current levels also dampened sentiment, they said.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity plunged

by Rs 300 each to Rs 29,250 and Rs 29,100 per 10 grams, respectively. The precious metal had gained Rs 200 yesterday.

Sovereign also declined

by Rs 100 to Rs 24,400 per piece of eight grams.

On the other hand,

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New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI): Gold prices tumbled

by Rs 300 to Rs 29,250 per 10 grams at the bullion market today, tracking a weak trend overseas amid fall in demand from local jewellers.

S i l v e r, h o w e v e r, strengthened by Rs 50 to Rs 42,300 per kg backed by increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said a weak trend in the overseas markets led to a fall in gold prices and eroded appeal of the metal as a safe-haven after the US dollar strengthened against a basket of major currencies amid growing expectations for more US

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of the roads in the state had become very embarrassing. Minister for School Education and SCERT, Yitachu expressed serious concern over the excess number of government employees in the state. He said that employing with all the resources available in the state would be detrimental to the survival and progress of the state. He called for an urgent need for departments and elected representatives to seriously look into the matter and address the issue with all seriousness.

Lamenting that huge sum of money from the state budget goes to pay the salaries of government employees, Yitachu said the government employees needed to step forward, produce and contribute their share to the government and the state.

He also pointed the need for Finance department to set up banks and banking infrastructure in the interior areas to cater to their needs, and encourage and facilitate them to maintain savings.

He further said that the Naga political solution had always been the focus and the principle stand of the NPF party and the NPF-led DAN government. Since several parties/groups were trying to find a solution to the political issue, Yitachu said whatever the case maybe the important issue was

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DIMAPUR, Mar 30 (NPN): NIIT Dimapur Center would be organizing a job fair at its center’s premises on April 1 from 10 am. Classes will remained suspended on the day. According to head of centre, Ajay Sethi, more than 30 reputed organizations, within and outside the State, are expected to recruit required manpower.

National companies such as Aegis India Ltd, Wipro BPS Ltd, Concentrix India will conduct interviews on skype or telephone. In this regard, interested recruiters have been asked to take spot entry by contacting 96121-71341 for more details. Interested NIITians can attend a grooming session on March 31 at 2 pm at the centre.

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(From p-1) state but handed to only a few lakh beneficiaries? The Media Cell should do the maths,” ACAUT said. On backdoor appointments, the ACAUT questioned which “deserving Naga youths” were incorporated into service by the government. “If the hooded NPF media cell members scans the names of the backdoor appointees serving as BDOs, CDPOs, Senior Lecturers, Medical officers, Veterinary Officers, JEs, etc., they will notice that most are sons/daughters of serving legislators, party leaders and bureaucrats,” said ACAUT. It said that backdoor appointment was rather “a classic example” of how the NPF government has totally marginalized the poor. ACAUT said that NPF media cell should “stop the cacophony” and prepare itself for the asset showdown, and also accept the public debate challenge.

has been increasing every year mainly owing to the enhanced dearness allowances as well as normal increments and not on account of new appointments.

Further, he said Government had appointed teachers, including Maths and Science teachers for the districts of Mon, Longleng, Tuensang and Kiphire to fulfill the assurance given to the ENSF and had also filled up posts under RMSA by completing the recruitment process. He clarified that the department had chosen not to fill up 660 vacant posts of teachers that had fallen vacant as a result of the freezing of fresh appointments of teachers since the 2013.

He also informed the house that he had noted all such issues with seriousness and assured to look into it.

Job fair at NIIT Dimapur on April 1

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banks in all RD Blocks of the State stating that this was indeed a pressing requirement as Direct Benefits Transfer scheme has been put in place. He said unless the banking system was put in place, the rural people will not be able to gain access to the benefits of welfare schemes.

He assured to take up the matter with the central government to issue appropriate instructions to the top management of the banks so that arrangements to set up bank branches are made without further delay. On PMGSY, CM said since 2015-16 the system of funding of GoI had changed to 90:10 from the earlier 100% and informed that state government would try its best to allocate more funds as state share for the scheme.

In the Education sector, the CM said the salary bills of the school teachers

(Fromp-1) Kronu while pointing out that the project undertaken under Forestry sector implemented with external aid from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as an important one, wondered why the state had not implemented it earlier.

On “Fostering Climate Smart Highland Agriculture in Rural Area of Nagaland” project funded under Externally Aided Project scheme with help from the Inter national Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), Kronu said it would be beneficial for the state if it could target an easily marketable crop with durable quality.

He added that the state could fare well in producing coffee and cardamom, which were durable and of high value.

He also cautioned that the state should be more careful since it was borrowing money from various agencies and for which a cumulative total of Rs 1600 crore had to be paid as interest annually which was a big burden for the state.

Kronu further said although 296 kilometres of road in the state was maintained by Border Road Organization (BRO), the quality of the workmanship was depleting and for this, he said, the intervention of the concerned minister for Road and Bridges was needed since the condition

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finalized would definitely increase the financial burden of the state, while asserting that excess and unauthorized appointments should not be allowed to happen. “I intend to see that this is put to an end,” he added.

On fictitious pensions, he assured to take all necessary steps to bring the guilty to book while also he said state government had already initiated the process of cleaning up the pension sector and was currently working to put in place a system that would put to an end all such malpractices.

On the suggestions for online payments, as pointed out by MLA Neiba krionu, CM welcomed the suggestion and said the government would examine more in detail for implementation.

Also he asserted that there was a need to open

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CM said state cabinet had already issued directions to the concerned department to get all necessary clearances from the Government of India.

On excess and random appointment of employees and fictitious pensions that need to be addressed, Dr. Liezietsu while admitting said there was a need to take a closer look into the problem of excess appointments.

As Nagaland already has the problem of having the highest ratio of government employees to the population in the country, he said this has become a big burden to the state’s exchequer, and because of the huge financial cost involved, the state government was not able to provide adequate funds for developmental activities.

On 7th RoP, Liezietsu said implementation of the new Revision of Pay being

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(From p-1) In this regard, he urged upon the members to take time and closely work with the departments under their charge to maximize the impact of the developmental funds being received for the benefit of the public.

On non-completion issue of Langka Bridge as pointed out by parliamentary secretary R. Tohanba, CM clarified that NABARD could not take up the project as the prescribed approval processes were not completed. However, he said in the revised estimates for 2016-17 an amount of Rs. 300 lakhs had been allocated for the same bridge.

He also informed that he had taken up the matter of 50% funding for the Smart City Project with the Government of India. On the issue of the ropeway project in the state capital,

Demand for white paper on budget...

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Bangladesh police storm ‘US to review peacekeeping missions’ Trump to host Xi next week militant den; find 8 bodies

SL grants dual MP seeks Duterte’s impeachment Kim’s body to be A N I L A , M A R 3 0 them, to the grave and utter sent to N Korea citizenship to M(IANS): A Philippine MP prejudice of our nation”.

Thursday filed a fresh The complaint comes KUALA LUMPUR, MAR 1,750 expats on impeachment complaint after Duterte, who has 30 (AGENCIES): The against President Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged “betrayal” of the country in a territorial dispute with China. Congressman Gary Alejano appended it to the first impeachment complaint filed by him on March 16 to start impeachment proceedings against Duterte for his alleged involvement in murders and other crimes, Efe news reported.

The opposition lawmaker, in his fresh complaint, accused Duterte of failing to keep his promise on the Scarborough atoll issue and signing secret agreements with China, according to the document showed

by Alejano after presenting it to the lower house of Parliament. The complainant said Duterte “has permitted China to trample upon our country’s rights and interest, and those of our people, apparently because he is afraid to offend his Chinese friends and/or because he has already made secret deals with

strengthened his relations with Beijing since taking power in June, admitted he cannot stop Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea, disputed by six countries in the region.

Duterte was also criticised for refraining from claiming sovereignty over the Scarborough atoll, an area where Philippine fishermen have traditionally worked and which is now occupied by China, despite the Arbitration Court in the Hague ruling in Manila’s favour last year. The fresh motion is unlikely to garner much support as out of the 292 MPs, at least 267 are allies of Duterte.

In the original complaint, the opposition lawmaker sought Duterte’s impeachment on the grounds of the alleged murders ordered by the President when he was the mayor of Davao as well as more than 7,000 killings as a part of his war on drugs.

body of Kim Jong Nam, half-brother to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the victim of a bizarre murder at Kuala Lumpur airport, is expected to leave by plane on Thursday, media reports and an aviation industry source said.

Kim’s body was believed to be on Malaysia Airlines flight MH360 to Beijing, en route to North Korea, that was currently preparing for take off, media said.

The flight was behind its scheduled departure of 6 p.m. (1000 GMT) “It is planned for...but not sure if (it’s) happening,” said the aviation industry source, when asked if the body would be flown out on Thursday.

Malaysian police say Kim was killed on Feb. 13 by two women who smeared super toxic VX nerve agent on his face at the Kuala Lumpur budget terminal.

UK publishes White Paper to replace European Union law post-Brexit

L O N D O N, M A R 3 0 (PTI): The UK government today published a White Paper on the Great Repeal Bill, which will convert the European Union (EU) law into British law to give businesses, workers and consumers certainty after Britain leaves the economic bloc.

Britain’s minister for ex i t i n g t h e E u r o p e a n Union, David Davis, told the House of Commons that the bill will provide “clarity and certainty” on the country’s plans, a day after Prime Minister Theresa May formally invoked Article 50 to begin the countdown to Britain’s exit from the economic bloc.

“We have been clear that we want a smooth and orderly exit, and the Great Repeal Bill is integral to that approach. It will provide clarity and certainty for businesses, workers and consumers across the United Kingdom on the day we leave the EU,” David told MPs today.

“It will mean that as we exit the EU and seek a new deep and special partnership with the European Union, we will be doing so from the position where we

SEOUL, MAR 30 (AFP): South Korea’s ousted president Park Geun-Hye was grilled for nearly nine hours in court today as a judge deliberated whether she should be arrested over the corruption and abuse of power scandal that brought her down.

Looking grim-faced and pale, Park ignored a barrage of press flashbulbs and did not speak when she arrived at the Seoul Central District Court, nor when she left.

She was taken to a prosecutor’s office to await the judge’s decision, which was not expected until late into the night.

Being taken into custody would be a dramatic step in the disgrace of South Korea’s first woman president, and is a key demand of the millions of people who took to the streets to protest against her as the scandal engulfed her leadership last year.

The former president, who was stripped of her

immunity when she was dismissed from office by the country’s top court earlier this month, is accused of multiple offences including bribery, leaking government information, and abuse of power. Park has denied the accusations.

Choi Soon-Sil, Park’s secret confidante at the heart of the scandal, is already on trial for forcing top local firms including tech giant Samsung to “donate” nearly $70 million to non-profit foundations which she allegedly used for personal gain.

Park, 65, was driven to the courthouse from her home in southern Seoul past hundreds of flag-waving, screaming supporters lining the narrow street.

Some tried to break through police barricades in an effort to stop the passage of her four-car convoy, which was broadcast live on television.

Ahead of the hearing, prosecutors submitted

VETERINARY DEPT. ESVHD KUHUBOTO TOWN

We the Joint Council and Public of Kuhuboto Town would like to express our profound gratitude to Dr. Temsu Ozukum, CVO Dimapur, Dy. CVO Dimapur and staff under the initiative of Shri. Pihoto Khala, Director and Shri. L. Temsu Ao, Jt. Director, Vety. & AH Kohima, for their help and contribution in vaccination and treatment of live stocks and poultry under the programme of ESVHD. We also thank all the six sector GBs of Kuhuboto Town for their contribution towards the success of the programme.

(Yetoshe Aye) Chairman Kuhuboto Town Joint Council

(Hukheto Yeptho) Secretary Kuhuboto Town Joint Council

laws are incorporated into UK law to avoid a legal blackhole.

Workers rights, environmental protection and consumer rights currently enshrined in EU laws would continue as before when Britain left. But the UK Parliament, and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, would then be able to amend or scrap these laws without EU consent.

Davis, who will be Britain’s chief negotiator in

Brussels during the twoyear negotiation process, said the rights of British expats would be the first priority in Brexit talks.

He said Britain had a “moral duty” to end the uncertainty facing Britons living in the EU - and EU citizens living in the UK - as it was not their fault that Britain had voted to leave.

The Great Repeal Bill is a crucial aspect of Brexit and will go through the parliamentary process as negotiations begin.

INFORMATION

Raj Kapoor, S/o Krishan Singh, age 30, of Burma Camp, Dimapur was reported missing since 21.03.2017. However it was confirmed from a reliable source that he was found in Mumbai on 25.03.2017. His condition was good and safe and is expected to be back soon.

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Rishi Kapoor Brother of Raj Kapoor OFFICE OF THE

HUMTSO VILLAGE COUNCIL DIST. WOKHA : NAGALAND

APPRECIATION

The Humtso Village Council would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Veterinary Hospital, Wokha for conducting a ‘Free Vaccination Camp on Anti-Rabies’ at Humtso Village on 24th March 2017 by rendering their valuable service for the welfare of the Village.

RABENTHUNG SHITIRI Humtso Village Council

P.O Impur, B.P.O. Longjang, Mokokchung, Nagaland - Pin. No. 798601

FELICITATION

FELICITATION

The 23 Impur A/C takes immense pleasure in congratulating our leader Dr. Imtiwapang Aier for being elected as NLA Speaker under the most honoured Chief Minister Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu.

It is our hope and prayer that the Lord Almighty will continue to bless you in all your future endeavours.

Sd/M. Zulu Jamir Secretary

vice chairman Lee JaeYong, who was arrested last month in connection to the scandal, was in court for over seven hours for his hearing, and his detention was approved early the following day.

Opposition lawmakers called for Park’s arrest.

“The least she can do as the ex-president who damaged national dignity is to admit her criminal acts, bow her head and seek forgiveness,” said a spokesman for the main opposition Democratic Party.

An election to choose her successor will be held on May 9. Moon Jae-In, her rival in 2012 and a former Democratic Party leader leads opinion polls by large margins.

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23rd Impur Assembly Constituency

have the same standards and rules.

“But it will also ensure that we deliver on our promise to end the supremacy of EU law in the UK as we exit. Our laws will then be made in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast and interpreted not by judges in Luxembourg but by judges across the United Kingdom,” he added.

The process of repealing the laws involves a socalled “copy-paste” exercise to ensure that all EU

peacekeeping operations so far. The country has repeatedly called for the Security Council to consult troop contributing countries before drawing up peacekeeping mandates given that troops now have to function in increasingly difficult and hostile conflict situations across the world’s hotspots.

Haley voiced support for cutting US contribution to peacekeeping and capping it at 25 per cent from the current 28 per cent.

“That is something that will happen.”

The US is the biggest contributor to the UN, paying 22 per cent of the USD 5.4 billion core budget and 28.5 per cent of the USD 7.9 billion peacekeeping budget.

OFFICE OF THE

NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT

Sd/Takumeren President

around 120,000 pages of documents to the Seoul Central District Court in relation to the charges against Park, and said it would be “counter to the principle of fairness” if she was not arrested.

“The accused is denying most of the charges, and there is a risk of destroying evidence in the future,” they said.

If the warrant is granted Park will be formally detained and taken to a detention centre south of the capital, becoming the third former leader to be arrested over corruption in Asia’s fourth-largest economy, where politics and big business have long been closely tied.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May gives news of triggering the Article 50 clause to initiate Britain’s separation from the European Union, inside the House of Commons in London in this image taken from video Wednesday March 29. (AP/PTI)

cracy benefits from the peacekeeping missions.

“We have wor ried about donor countries, troop supplying countries.

We have missed the forest for the trees in peacekeeping operations altogether.

During the US presidency, I intend to do something different,” she said.

Haley said the US “will lay out a comprehensive vision for how peacekeeping missions should be reviewed moving forward.

We will ask hard questions.”

India has traditionally been among the largest troop contributing countries to the UN peacekeeping operations, with nearly 180,000 troops having served in over 44 of the 69

South Korea’s Park appears in court

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COLOMBO, MAR 30 (IANS): Sri Lanka’s immigration authorities has granted dual citizenship to 1,750 expatriates, a minister said on Thursday.

Internal Affairs Minister S.B. Navinna told Xinhua news agency that there were as many as 23,000 expatriates who applied for dual citizenship, but only 1,750 could secure the chance this time.

He said the government, formed after the 2015 presidential election, decided to give this right to Sri Lankans domiciled abroad so that they could stake a claim to their motherland.

The minister said these expats were forced to flee the country at different points in the past due to the conflict.

“Now the conflict is over. They can come and live here if they choose to.

They are given all the rights as citizens of this country,” he said.

Seema Verma, left, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, participate in the Women’s Empowerment Panel, Wednesday, March 29. (AP/ PTI)

The Longpa Village Council with pride and honour convey congratulations and appreciation to the following esteemed leaders: 1. Er. P. Lanu Aier, promoted to Chief Engineer and posted as Chief Engineer Police Engineering Project (PEP), Kohima.

2. Shree S. Bendang Lkr, Head Master promoted to SDEO. Further, the LVC wishes them good health and success in their future endeavours.

I.Wapang Aier I. Supongwati Lemdor Chairman Secretary

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honour the ‘One China’ policy on Taiwan.

“China-US share trade and economic linkages which are highly complementary,” Lu said.

“China hopes to make joint efforts with the United States to expand trade cooperation, properly settle trade frictions through dialogues and maintain healthy and stable growth of trade and economic ties,” he said.

In Washington, the White House confirmed the dates of the meeting and said, “the two leaders will discuss global, regional, and bilateral issues of mutual concern.”

In a statement, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump and the First Lady will also host President Xi and his wife

tire family committed suicide, finding no way to flee the security siege”.

A neighbour told newsmen that two couples having five children aged between one to seven years used to live in the house as tenants.

He said that the two couples led a secretive life and even barred the children from interacting with neighbours. Islam said Special Weapons and Tactics unit, backed by elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) kept under siege another Islamist den in the northeastern town.

Today’s operation was launched two days after the chief of neo-JMB, a terror outfit linked to the country’s worst attack in Dhaka, was killed along with three terrorists in ‘Operation Twilight’ in Sylhet.

Neo-JMB, which is believed to be inclined to the Islamic State terror group, has claimed responsibility for the deadly July 1, 2016, attack on an upmarket Dhaka cafe that left 22 people dead, including an Indian.

IS has claimed several attacks in Bangladesh, but the government rejects the presence of foreign terrorist groups in the moderate Muslim-majority country, blaming home-grown groups such as the neo-JMB for terrorist attacks.

FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE

HUMTSO STUDENTS’ UNION DIST. WOKHA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

We the Humtso Students’ Union with immense pride, pleasure and honour take this opportunity to convey our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Zuboni Humtsoe, D/o. Mr. Renthungo Humtsoe on being conferred the ‘Nari Shakti Puroskar Award 2016’ during International Women’s Day 2017 for her outstanding contribution to women empowerment.

The Union prays that our almighty God grant her wisdom and good health and further wishes her all the very best for her future endeavours.

Abenthung R. Humtsoe Echungbemo Humtsoe President, HSU Gen. Secretary, HSU

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BEIJING/WASHINGTON, MAR 30 (PTI): US President Donald Trump will host his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida next week, the first meeting between the two leaders amid serious differences over trade, North Korea and the South China Sea dispute.

“Xi will meet Trump at Mar-a-lago, Florida from April 6 to 7,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang announced at a daily press briefing in Beijing today.

This will be the first meeting between the top leaders of the world’s two most powerful economies.

The two leaders had spoken by phone on February 9 during which Trump had told Xi that he would

DHAKA, MAR 30 (PTI): A family of eight, including children, committed suicide by blowing themselves up after police stormed a militant den in an eastern Bangladeshi city following a two-day stand-off, authorities said today.

“The suicide explosion blew up all who were inside the hideout...we assume seven to eight including minor children were there when the militants exploded a powerful device as we laid the siege to the den,” Monirul Islam, the chief of police’s counter terrorism unit, told reporters.

He said the blast was so powerful that it tore the bodies into pieces, making it difficult for the police to ascertain exactly how many people were inside the militant den in Moulvibazar Sadar upazila, Nasirpur.

“The forensic examinations could confirm the casualty figure but we assume they are seven or eight in number,” Islam added.

T h e p o l i c e t o d ay launched ‘Operation Hit Back’ to flush out militants from their hideouts after they failed to convince them to surrender.

Islam said the police entered the house after a drone was flown into the den to assess the situation and found out that “the en-

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

Peng Liyuan at a dinner on April 6.

A host of contentious issues in bilateral relations, including Trump’s claims about China’s unfair trade practices, currency manipulation, curbing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and American concerns about Chinese military manoeuvres in the disputed South China Sea are expected to be discussed between the two leaders.

China-US trade in goods amounted to USD 519.6 billion in 2016. China has large share in the bilateral trade with its exports to the US amounting to over USD 400 billion.

The meeting will follow a recent trip to China

by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Ahead of the summit with Trump, Xi will visit Finland and hold talks with his counterpart Sauli Niinisto, Lu said.

Before arriving in the US, Xi will visit Finland at the invitation of President Sauli Niinisto from April 4 to 6, Xinhua news agency quoted Lu as saying.

Xi’s visit to Finland will be his first trip to a European Union member state this year, and also his first visit to northern Europe as the President, Lu

NEW YORK, MAR 30 (PTI): The United States is looking to comprehensively review UN peacekeeping missions, its envoy to the UN has said, ruing that the focus of such operations too often is on troop contributions or funding countries, and not on protecting civilians or achieving a political solution.

Nikki Haley said UN peacekeeping operations is an area with great potential for reform and her approach in dealing with peacekeeping will be “different” when she assumes the rotating presidency of the 15-nation Security Council in April.

“The goal of any UN pea c ekee ping m ission should be to ensure that political solutions to conflicts are actually realised.

But too often the focus of our peacekeeping efforts is on the troop contributing countries or the funding countries or the bureaucracy of the UN itself and not on protecting civilians and on achieving a political solution,” Haley said at the Council on Foreign Relations thinktank here yesterday.

The Indian-origin ambassador to the UN said members have too often been bogged down in “parochial questions”, spending a lot of time worrying about which country or bureau-

The Khuzama Students’ Care Union (KSCU) would like to felicitate.

1. Mr. Khose Sale on being promoted to the post of Chief Engineer, Electrical Dept. Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Mrs. Khriezotonuo Sale, Medical Officer (Surgery) Medical Dept. Govt. of Nagaland on completing M.Ch Plastic Surgery.

The Union wishes them the best and success in all their future endeavour.

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(L-R): Kesonyu Yhome speaking in the show on Thursday. Students performing during the show “seek the lost.” (NP)

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he show “seek the lost” was staged here on Thursday directed

by V.Uto Chishi adopted from the book of Jonah from the bible at Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Covenant Hall, Dimapur with deputy commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome as the chief guest.

The show was organized by the National School of Drama, New Delhi in collaboration with Unity

College of Teacher Education (UCTE) and Nagaland Theatre fraternity.

In a brief speech, Kesonyu that theaters and drama are very much part of our society, “we” talk about movies, animation but one of the profession which was largely ignored but has scope is theater.

Kesonyu was particularly happy with the kind of emphasized given to theater and drama which was previ-

ously ignored by the educational system in the past.

Kesonyu said that theater and dramas have a lot of connection to the real world. It was a reflection of the society we live in, he added.

He maintained that through dramas and theater one could make a lot of discovery.

He urged and appealed upon to take dramas and theater as a serious business

which have a huge scope to be taken as a profession.

It may be mentioned that in India National School of drama which is one of the foremost theater training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. National School of Drama was set up

by Sangeet Watak Agademi in 1959 as one of its constituent units that became an independent entity in 1975, which is fully financed by

President to inaugurate Namami Brahmaputra

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resident Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the River festival Namami Brahmaputra (Obesiance to Brahmaputra) today.

The festival, tagged as India’s largest river festival is being organised across 21 districts of the state and will showcase trade, tourism and cultural possibilities of along Brahmaputra River.

Nobel Laureate and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Mahesh Sharma along with tourists from across the globe are expected to attend the meeting.

“This is a perfect opportunity for us to show our cultural strength and economic importance to the world,” Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.

Since time immemorial River Brahmaputra has been a symbol of inspiration and respect for the people of Assam and Namami Brahmaputra, to be held along the banks of Sadiya in upper Assam to Dhubri in lower Assam is a tribute to this mighty river.

Industry and Transport Minister Chandramohan Patowary said so far

M Brahmaputra has been in news for the devastating effect of its floods but “now we want to showcase its economic potential”.

The festival would specifically highlight the potential of the river as an economic lifeline. “Bangladesh and Bhutan along with other countries have shown keen interest to develop Brahmaputra as a major waterway in the region to increase trade both in the north east as well as other south Asian countries,” he added.

The theme song Namami Brahmaputra composed by Angaraag Mahanta Papon was released in both Hindi and Assamese recently.

The Hindi version has Amitabh Bachchan singing the opening lines while the other singers include

Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Shaan, Harshdeep Kaur, Swanand Kirkire, Shubha Mudgal, Usha Uthup and Zubeen Garg.

The Assamese version features Papons mother and renowned singer Archana Mahanta along with Mridula Das, Zubeen Garg, Pulak Banerjee, Jitul Sonowal, Tarali Sarma, Namita Bhattacharya, Kalpana Patowary, Malabika Bora, members of the Shillong Choir, Mayukh Hazarika, Rupam Bhuyan, Manjyotsna Goswami Mahanta, Nilima Khatun, Santa Uzir and Joi Barua.

Papon and Zubeen Garg have sung in both the Assamese and Hindi versions.

usic legend Bob Dylan will finally acce pt his Nobel Prize for Literature in Stockholm this weekend, the Swedish Academy announced on Wednesday.

The American singer was awarded the prize in October but failed to travel to pick up the award, or deliver the lecture that is required to receive the $900,000 prize, BBC reported.

The academy said it would meet Dylan, 75, in private in the Swedish capital, where he has two concerts.

He will not lecture in person but is expected to send a taped version, said the report.

If he does not deliver a lecture by June, he will have to forfeit the prize money.

A blog entry from Sara Danius, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, said: “The good news is that the Swedish Academy and Bob Dylan have decided to meet this weekend.

the ministry of culture, government of India and has been working as an autonomous organization under it.

Through extension programmes the National School of Drama attempts to connect it’s headquarter in Delhi to various theatre groups across the country with a series of planned theatre workshops. Taking into account the specific needs of each region, it has been imparting training and producing plays with the theatre workers spread all over the country.

However the school has also been active in initiating different activities in the North-East region in the country that has a rich and varied culture.

Nagaland Theatre Fraternity (NTF) was formed in the year 2002 by the likeminded youth after completion of 45 days production oriented residential theatre workshops organized by National school of drama New- Delhi in collaboration with NEZCC, Dimapur.

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imapur is set to witness NAJ Spring Costume Festival and the first Nagaland State Beatbox Championship at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland on April 1.

The indihut beatbox event which is a part of the annual technology festival ‘Ekarikthin ‘17’ at the NIT, Chumukedima will host the top 16 beatboxers in the State including popular beatboxers such as Zonimong Imchen, Otto Yeptho and Athozo Tsukru who came out among the Top 32 beatboxers at the national championships.

The first ever Nagaland beatbox champion would be crowned on April 1.

The beatbox battle will be judged by: Ishan Nangia, Indian Beatbox vice Champion, MC Eucalips, CEO of Beatbox without borders and Top 16 of American Beatbox Championship, Yanpvuo Kikon founder of indihut and Indian Beatbox Championships.

The programme would

Cosfest also witness special appearances from pianist Zubeni Kikon, Dj Sumika and Rugks Ngouri. Erarikthin 2017 will host a series of technological and entertainment events including

Nagaland Anime Junkies Spring Cosfest, Battle of Bands, Gaming Carnage, Robotics and featuring host of top artists such as Alobo Naga, Spunk band and Magdelene from Mizoram.

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he Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has come up with new procedures to avoid a repeat of the disastrous finale of this year’s Oscar ceremony here.

At a board meeting on Tuesday, the Academy’s Board of Governors decided not to fire PricewaterhouseCoopers, which has taken responsibility for the envelope mishap that led to the wrong film being declared Best Picture earlier this year. “La La Land” was wrongly announced the winner instead of “Moonlight”, but the error was later rectified.

Instead, the Academy and PwC outlined a detailed set of protocols intended to avoid a similar mistake in the future, reports variety. com.

In the past, two PwC accountants have been solely responsible for tabulating the votes and handing out the envelopes. Beginning next year, PwC will station a third accountant in the control room. That accountant will know the winners in advance, and will be able to alert the show’s director in case of an error.

The Academy had already announced that the two PwC accountants (Brian Cullinan and Martha

Ruiz) who were backstage this year will not return.

Cullinan was tweeting on his phone in the moments before he mistakenly handed presenter Warren Beatty the wrong envelope.

Starting next year, the Academy will ban electronic devices backstage. PwC will also bring back Rick Rosas, who was one of the two accountants in charge of balloting from 2002 through 2014.

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ating peanuts with a meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and stroke, an international team of researchers has found. After a meal, there is a spike in blood lipids, and triglycerides -- a type of fat found in the bloodstream - which stiffen arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease. The findings showed that healthy men who ate about three ounces of peanuts with a high-fat meal had a blunted increase of lipids

in their bloodstream.

There was also a 32 per cent reduction in the triglyceride levels after the consumption of the peanut along with the meals. “Typically, whenever we eat something, it causes the arteries to get a little bit stiffer during the post-meal period, but we have shown that if you eat peanuts with your meal, this can help prevent the stiffening response,” said Penny Kris-Etherton, Professor at Pennsylvania State University, in the US.

ABOI PUBLIC SCHOOL, ANNUAL SPORTS & GAMES HELD AT THE LOCAL GROUND, ABOI ON 28TH MARCH 2017

Shri. Samuel Konyak EAC Aboi graced the whole function and encouraged the students community of the school and in general in the field of games and sports to come up in near future to bring good name.

The Principal and the whole staff of the school had given a good time to complete the whole game in order.

Students of the school is highly appreciated for maintaining discipline during the whole game.

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Orlando Magic’s Nikola Vucevic (9) makes move to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adams.

106 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Westbrook, a leading MVP candidate, led the Thunder from behind by

as many as 21 points in the second half as he recorded his 38th triple-double of the season. And like the 13point outburst in the final three minutes against Dallas on Monday night for the win, Westbrook was again the catalyst as he hit big shots in the fourth quarter, including the tying 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds remaining to force the extra period.

Enes Kanter added 17 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for the Thunder, and Victor Oladipo had 13 points while returning to Amway Center for the first time since being traded by the Magic last June.

Evan Fournier finished with 24 points and Terrence Ross added 23 for the Magic.

HEAT 105, KNICKS 88 Goran Dragic had 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Miami Heat breezed past the New York Knicks.

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added 18 points for the Heat.

Josh Richardson finished with 17 points as Miami (3738) improved to 26-8 since an 11-30 start.

Kristaps Porzingis had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who were eliminated from postseason contention for the fourth straight season since winning the Atlantic Division in 2012-13. Carmelo Anthony was scoreless in the first half and finished with nine points on 4-of-12 shooting.

The Knicks fell for the ninth time in 11 games.

HAWKS 99, 76ERS 92 Dwight Howard had 22 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Hawks have won two straight following a seven-game losing streak that stunted their push in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Atlanta is still in the fight for a fifth seed with Milwaukee, Indiana and Miami.

PDVFA informs on Veteran Football championship Dimapur, Mar 30 (NPN): The Phek District Veteran Football Association (PDVFA) has informed that players below the age of 45 years will not be allowed to take part in the 8th edition of the Nagaland Veteran Football championship 2017, which is scheduled to be held at Phek town from April 6 to 10.

As such players without Aadhaar Card will also be debar red from participating in the tournament. Any suspected Aadhaar cards will be cross checked in the office of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Phek, the association informed.

Therefore, presidents/ team manager/team coach of all the participating teams are asked to submit the photo copy of Aadhaar Card of the respective team players at the time of registration.

Rahul zooms to career best Test rankings BCCI to release IPL match

DUBAI, Mar 30 (PTI): India opener Lokesh Rahul, who hit two halfcenturies in the deciding Dharamsala Test against Australia, on Thursday jumped 11 places to a career-high rank of 11th in the latest ICC chart for Test batsmen.

The 24-year-old Karnataka batsman had started the series in the 57th position and has gained 46 places over four Tests following scores of 64, 10, 90, 51, 67, 60 and 51 not out. Rahul is now India’s third highest-ranked batsman after Cheteshwar Pujara (4) and Virat Kohli

(5), who lost two and one place respectively.

Rahul is ahead of Ajinkya Rahane (14th, up by three places) and Murali Vijay (34th, down by four places).

In the bowling table, spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin have retained the top two bowling spots, while paceman Umesh Ya d av h a s c l a i m e d a career-high 21st position following his player of the match performance in the fourth Test.

Yadav took two for 69 and three for 29 in the match, earning him a rise

of five places.

In the all-rounders’ list, Jadeja replaced Ahwin in the second position to be behind top-ranked Bangladeshi Shakib Al Hasan. Jadeja took four wickets and scored 63 runs in Dharamsala to walk away with the player of the series award.

Australia captain Steve Smith has successfully defended his number-one position and is currently 61 points ahead of his New Zealand opposite number, Kane Williamson, who has moved up two places to second following his 176 in the Hamilton Test.

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New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI): Remodelling the Indian Premier League (IPL) payment method, the Committee of Administrators (COA) on Thursday agreed to release match funds to state associations before they host their first match.

As per norm, each staging association gets Rs. 60 lakh to host every IPL match.

From the total amount, Rs 30 lakh is paid by the IPL franchise before the start while BCCI used to pay its share two weeks after the completion of the League.

However, in a departure from the current norm, the COA after a meeting with the officials from 10 state associations has decided that the BCCI’s share will also be paid before the start

of the IPL season. “We will get the entire amount before the first match at each centre. The COA was very receptive to our suggestions and said that from this edition the Rs 30 lakh per match that BCCI disburses for staging associations, it will be paid before the first match,” Presidents of a state unit said.

The representatives of 10 staging units met the COA to discuss disbursement of funds. As per Thursday’s decision, the likes of Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore will be getting a minimum of Rs. 4.20 Cr (Rs 60 lakh per match for minimum 7 games) before the start of the first match. Similarly, UPCA which is hosting two matches in Kanpur, will get Rs. 1.20 Cr.

Injured Monfils out of France squad Paris, Mar 30 (IANS): France made two changes as injured Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Gael Monfils were sidelined for a highlyanticipated clash with Britain in next month’s Davis Cup quarter-finals.

According to the French Tennis Federation, Herbert suffered a thigh muscle injur y while 9 Assam Rifles with students of Government High School, Pfutsero. The 9 AR under the Monfils had ankle and aegis of HQ IGAR (North) distributed sports items to the students and youths of Pfutsero k n e e p r o b l e m s. T h e y and Chiephobozou villages on March 28.

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Gamze Bulut

L O N D O N, M a r 3 0 (Agencies): Turkish female distance runners Elvan Abeylegesse and Gamze Bulut are set to be stripped of silver medals from the 2008 and 2012 O ly m p i c G a m e s a f t e r being handed bans for doping on Wednesday. The sanctions will also mean the reallocation of medals awarded a decade ago at the 2007 Osaka athletics world championships.

Both women appeared on Wednesday on the IAAF’s latest list of doping violations and sanctions.

Abeylegesse was disqualified of her results from Aug. 26, 2007 to August 25, 2009 after a re-test of a 2007 sample showed positive for the banned steroid stanozolol.

That means she will lose the 5,000 and 10,000 silver medals from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 10,000 metres silver from the 2007 world championships. Britain’s Jo Pavey will now get the 2007 bronze medal and Kara Goucher of the US will be upgraded to silver.

Bulut, a 1,500 metres silver medallist at London 2012, was handed a fouryear ban for a violation of the athletes’ biological passport rules. That race has been described by some as the ‘dirtiest race in history’ with six of the top nine, including the gold and silver medallists, handed bans before or since.

Bahrain’s Ethiopianborn Maryam Yusuf Jamal, third originally, now stands to inherit the gold.

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Dimapur, Mar 30 (NPN): The annual games and sports meet of St. John School, Razeba commenced on March 2 8 w i t h Rev. Fr. D r.

Jacob Charalel, secretary, Education Commission Diocese of Kohima as the chief guest. In his speech,

Born: 27-12-1939 Died: 26-03-2017

the chief guest exhorted the students to uphold and support each other to win the race of life. He also encouraged the students to play in team spirit.

Earlier, prayer dance was presented by the Class 7 students and the welcome speech was delivered by

head of the school, Fr. James T Sangtam.

Other highlights of the prog rammes were march past, aerobic dance and choreography. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks which was proposed by Pelevonuo Krocha.

BCCI to felicitate 10-Northern Angami T20 bash Parliamentary Secretary Indian Cricket’s Correspondent for State Lotteries and Ko h i m a , M a r 3 0 Music Task Force, Khriehu ‘Fab Five’ ( N P N ) : T h u r s d a y ’ s Liezietsu.

New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI): The IPL Governing Council today decided to felicitate five legends - sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag, during the opening ceremony of cash-rich league.

“The decision was taken at the GC meeting today that five legends of Indian cricket - Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag will be felicitated during the opening ceremony in Hyderabad on April 5,” IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla told reporters after the completion of IPL GC meet. Out of the five, four are former India captains. However it was not known why former captain and current national coach Anil Kumble, an equal contributor along with these five during Indian cricket’s golden phase, has not been included in the felicitation list.

Meanwhile on Diana Edulji’s request, the former India women’s cricketers, who will be getting one-time ex-gratia payment, will be handed over their cheques at their local IPL venue during the matches.

matches of the ongoing 4th edition of 10 -Northern Angami-I T-20 Bash were cancelled due to inclement weather and the same would be played on Sunday.

H owe ve r, i f we a t h e r does not permit the play, points would be shared.

The tournament is being organised by Brotherhood Group and sponsored by

Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and, materially during the illness and sad demise of our beloved mother on 17th March 2017. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone, but it is our humble prayer that our almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We specially would like to thank: 1. The NCRC Ao Kohima.

2. The NCRC Arogotem Lt. MANGKOTALA Changtongya area.

(CHANGTONGYA) 3. Mr & Mrs Aotemsu, SP 13-02-1926 to 17-03-2017 Mokokchung.

4. Drugs Control Officers Union Kohima.

5. Mr & Mrs Zaremo, Kikon, Dimapur.

6. Dr & Mrs Temsu, Dimapur.

7. Er & Mrs Chubatoshi, Mokokchung.

Loving children, grand & great grandchildren, in-laws & relatives.

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Born : 22/10/1965 – Died : 21/03/2017 We the bereaved family members would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who stood by us during the prolonged illness and demise of our Late Imtisangba Walling (G.B) with steadfast prayer, immeasurable love, sympathy and generosity.

We regret our inability to mention each and everyone to thank individually, but we pray that the good Lord bless you all abundantly. Your good deeds and love shown to us will be cherished and remembered now and forever.

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Rest in peace Ana, we will cherish and remember you always.

The family and relatives of Ana is grateful to God for his life.

And to all his friends, neighbours and well wishers those who attended Ana's funeral on 20th of March 2017.

Your kind expression of sympathy and friendship will always remain in our memories. Thank you all for your thoughtfulness.

Special Thanks to (youth leader) for a personal & caring service, sincere thanks are owed to Ana's friends and members of the colony for their efficient approach to every request and for undertaking their roles at his funeral. God gives us the comfort in the form of good friends, may His peace be with you.

Friday’s matches 1st match: 7:00 am T.Khel Knights Vs D.Khel United 2nd match: 10:00 am Rokabopzou / Sepfüzou challengers Vs Mission Dukes 3rd match: 1:00 pm Peraciezie Royals VS O.Khel Eagles

JVYO tourney final on April 1 Dimapur, Mar 30 (NPN): The final match of the 12th Jalukie Valley Youth Organisation (JVYO) will be graced by S. Chuba Longkumer, parliamentary secretary of veterinary and animal husbandry on April 1 at 12:30 pm at local ground, Jalukie B village. The final match will be played between Flemingos Football Club and New Jalukie Red.

Russian diplomat slams call to boycott 2018 World Cup

Moscow, Mar 30 (IANS): A call to boycott the 2018 football World Cup is part of a campaign to contain Russia, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said.

The Russian diplomat on Wednesday commented on a statement by Deputy Chairman of the German ruling CDU/CSU party Michael Fuchs who said earlier that “a country where fundamental civil rights are not observed must not in principle host any world championships”, reports Tass news agency.

“The proposal to boycott the World Football Championship in Russia originated not after ‘participants in an unauthorised rally in Moscow were detained,” Zakharova wrote on her Facebook.

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We the bereaved family of ZHAVI POCHURY would like to express our profound gratitude to each & ever y individual, neighbours, friends, well-wishers, near and dear ones who stood by us physically, financially, materially and with unceasing prayers during the prolonged illness and the demise of our beloved father on 26th March 2017-03-30 We deeply regret our inability to thank each individual personally but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. ~~Loving wife ,children, grandchildren and relatives.

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Rev. Fr. Dr. Jacob Charalel with others during the opening ceremony.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED DAD LT. BOSOMEREN (31.03.2017)

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. You may be gone from our sight, but you are never gone from our hearts.

Loving wife, daughter, sons, in-laws and grandchildren.

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were replaced by Julien Benneteau and Jeremy Chardy on Wednesday.

World number 10 JoWilfried Tsonga, whose wife recently gave birth to a baby, will be absent for the match to be held from April 7-9 in Rouen, France. The hosts will also be without the experienced Richard Gasquet.

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ORLANDO, Mar 30 (Agencies): Russell Westbrook had 57 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-

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Born: 04-09-1982 Died: 24-03-2017 We, the bereaved family members of Late Yangersenla (Merangkong Village) would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, organizations, churches and well wishers who stood by us physically, materially and supported us in prayers at her untimely demise on 24th of March 2017.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each one of you individually but it is our prayer that Almighty God will bless you all abundantly.

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Nadal enters Miami semis

Nadal now faces Italian Fabio Fognini in the last four as he bids to book a final spot.

Miami, Mar 30 (Agencies): Rafa Nadal moved into the Miami Open semi-finals with a straight-sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday, while second seed Kei Nishikori was sent packing after going down 6-4 6-2 to unseeded Italian Fabio Fognini.

Nadal staved off four break points to avoid going down a double-break early in the second set, a pivotal game that set the stage for his 6-2 6-3 victory on the Crandon Park hardcourt.

Nadal’s poise and shotmaking came to the fore when 13th seed Sock threatened to take a stranglehold on the second set.

“That was the key of the second set, two-love (down), 15-40,” Nadal said.

“With three-zero a player like Jack, you’ll probably be thinking third set. It was a double positive thing. I saved that game and got the break back (in the next game). The match was much closer than the result says.”

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Nadal could face his long-time nemesis Federer in the final, with the Swiss, who has a quarter-final against Tomas Berdych, on the other side of the draw.

Federer and Nadal have met twice this year, with Federer winning both times, in a memorable fiveset final at the Australian Open and in a one-sided straight-sets fourth-round thumping at Indian Wells two weeks ago.

But Nadal is not looking ahead to Federer, because his semi-final opponent Fognini presents a potential banana skin.

Nadal has a 7-3 career record but is mindful he lost to the Italian in a fiveset thriller on the US Open hardcourt in 2015.

“Its like a dream maybe, said the 29-yearold Fognini after becoming the first unseeded player in 10 years to make the semis in Miami. This is a big, big tournament for me. Im happy about my performance. Im just trying to be focused on my game and do my best.”

Unseeded Fognini beats Nishikori

Fa b i o Fo g n i n i ’s excellent r un of for m continued in Miami, as he secured a semi-final spot with a 6-4 6-2 defeat of second seed Kei Nishikori.

The Italian added that of the world No 4 to his list of conquests with a confident display.

The only unseeded player remaining in the bottom half of the draw, his varied game proved too much for Nishikori, who was a finalist in Miami last year. Nishikori is known for his versatility and creativity, and will have been unnerved to be on the receiving end of his own style of play, as Fognini’s excellent movement and willingness to combine a dizzying variety of shots was too much for his opponent.

The Italian’s reward for his efforts? A semi-final encounter with Rafael Nadal and - if he can pull off another underdog triumph his first hard court Masters 1000 final.

ICC to bid for cricket in 2024 Olympics L o n d o n, M a r 3 0 (IANS): Inter national Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Officer D ave R i c h a r d s o n o n Thursday confirmed that he and the majority of ICC members want the sport to be included in the 2024 Olympic Games.

Richardson said that the international governing body of cricket will this year submit an application for inclusion of the game in the 2024 Olympics.

Cricket last appeared at the 1900 Paris Olympics when only two teams -Great Britain and France -- were involved.

“We need to make a decision by July so we can make an application in time for September, when, as I understand it, the IOC will consider new sports for 2024,” Richardson was quoted as saying by the guardian.com.

“I think the majority of the members -- and certainly myself -- think the time is right and we’ve come to the conclusion that the overall benefit to the game in terms of globalising and growing it outweigh any negatives, so I’m hoping,” he added.

The former South African cricketer also revealed the for mat of the game. He said the a Twenty20 (T20) tournament between six to eight teams will be the most likely format for the Olympics.

“T20 is the ideal format and we’d say even better than rugby sevens as it’s actually one of the mainstream formats of cricket,” he said.

Virat Kohli receives Padma Shri award New Delhi, Mar 30 (Agencies): India skipper Virat Kohli received the Padma Shri award on Thursday, at the Rashtrapati B h av a n . T h e f o u r t h highest civilian award in India was presented to Kohli by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Kohli captains India in all the three formats of the game after Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as skipper of the limitedovers side. The prolific batsman is among the most feared batsmen in world cricket right now. Eight sportspersons including

Kohli were nominated for the prestigious Padma Shri. The other sportspersons are Rio Olympics heroes wrestler Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu and Deepa Malik, hockey captain PR Sreejesh, discus thrower Vikas Gowda and blind cricket team captain Shekhar Naik.

The Padma awards were started in 1954, to felicitate Indians, who have excelled in different fields – arts, literature, sports, social work, medicine, science, civil service, and others.

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President Pranab Mukherjee confers Padma Shri on cricketer Virat Kohli during Padma Awards 2017 function. (PTI)

Padma awards that are doled Padma Bhushan, and Padma out are Padma Vibhushan, Shri, in descending order.

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