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MP elections: BJP dubs Nath as ‘old man’ of Congress

PSG win 4th straight French Cup

European powers try to save Iran nuclear deal after US exit

national, Page 12

sports, Page 15

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PDA, NPF issue party tickets to candidates Neiphiu Rio confident of PDA candidate’s win NPF takes a dig at BJP; warms up to Congress

Kohima, May 9 (NPN): People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government released its common minimum programme (CMP) during a function held to formally hand over ticket to the ruling alliance’s consensus candidate Tokheho Yethomi at NDPP office here on Wednesday. The 16-page CMP contains broad guideline for the PDA government for ensuring all-round development in an equitable manner and bring economic growth. The CMP highlights some of the key areas that PDA government aims to target and make all-out efforts to implement the commitments made in the election manifestoes by prioritising areas. The PDA government called upon all sections of the people to come forward and extend their support for overall welfare of all sections of people. The government assured to play the role of an active facilitator to the ongoing Indo-Naga political negotiations in support of an early solution of the Naga political imbroglio. The CMP promised

a stable, firm and decisive government in the State that would be transparent and accountable, ensuring justice and equity with zero tolerance for corruption. The government also assured quality construction of roads by using modern technology, to connect all district headquarters by allweather roads, upgrade air connectivity, rail, public transport and IT and telecommunication.In agriculture, the government assured of modernisation, promoting organic cultivation, focusing on post harvest activities, ensuring food security by upgrading the PDS systems, implementing Central soil health scheme, etc. To give priority to meat and animal husbandry production, the CMP proposed introduction of modern technologies, promotion of scientific and commercial rearing of mithun for export etc. In forest and environment, priority will be given to afforestation, promoting community conservation programmes and engaging public and student leaders and researchers on climate change, environment and ecology. (Cont’d on p-11)

2 BSF jawans killed in Manipur IED blast

IMD criticised for triggering ‘panic’

Correspondents

KOHIMA, MAY 9 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio exuded confidence that the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), with four political parties in alliance– NDPP, BJP, NPP and JD (U)– and one Independent member, will ensure the victory of the consensus candidate in the May 28 Lok Sabha by-poll with thumping majority. Addressing the ticket distribution ceremony of PDA candidate Tokheho Yepthomi at NDPP’s Kohima regional office, Wednesday evening, Rio said PDA candidate has more advantage of winning the by-election since the alliance was ruling the government. He however, cautioned parties not to be complacent as extra effort was required to win. He said “the opponent is not strong but the opposition has many capable members” so nothing could be taken for granted. Rio also acknowledged the alliance partners for believing in his leadership

ZPO not to attend May 11 meeting DIMAPUR, MAY 9 (NPN): Taking strong exception to the invitation extended to the Zeliangrong Baudi Peren to a special meeting of all tribal hohos on May 11, 2018 at State Banquet Hall, the Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) Nagaland, apex tribal organisation of the Zeliang tribe, Wednesday announced that it would attend the proposed special meeting. ZPO Nagaland through its media cell stated that special meeting invitation extended to a different organisation to represent the recognised Zeliang tribe of Peren district other than the ZPO Nagaland was “absolutely misleading” and posed as stark threat not only to the Zeliang Tribe but the entire interest of all recognised indigenous Naga Tribes of Nagaland. It stated that there was no such tribe as Zeliangrong in Nagaland except Zeliang. ZPO affirmed that it would not be party “to any decision or resolution so adopted in our absence, which may later be detrimental and jeopardizing to our future.” Stating that it had sought clarification from the chief secretary on the issue, ZPO said the CS was now solely answerable to the issue that has led to challenging the legitimate and inherent rights of “our people as well as other indigenous tribes of Nagaland.”

C. Apok Jamir with Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, T.R. Zeliang and others at NPF Central office. (NP) Rio handing over the ticket to PDA nominee, Tokheho Yepthomi. (NP)

and supporting the PDA’s consensus candidate. Rio said NDDP was the youngest party and though its adversaries had tried to belittle it by saying it was still an unrecognized party, yet ECI accorded recognition to NDPP in April based on the performance during the February election. He said PDA candidate Tokheho Yepthomi was not new to the Nagas and termed Tokheho as “a veteran politician who held many important portfolios in the previous government”. Rio said though Tokheho lost the general election, his leadership and services were required. He also hoped that, with his

vast experience, the PDA candidate will do well in Parliament, speak for the Naga political issue, unity of Nagas and pursue early settlement. The chief minister further assured that the PDA government, which completed 61 days in office, will resume all developmental activities on completion of the ongoing Lok Sabha bypoll process. He said the PDA will launch its by-poll campaign on May 15 at Dimapur, which will be followed up in other districts, adding the coalition partners will embark on an aggressive campaign. (Cont’d on p-11)

Cong shelves plan to field candidate for LS by-poll May support NPF candidate but with rider DIMAPUR, MAY 9 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Wednesday informed that the party decided to shelve the plans to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha by-election. Informing this through a press note, NPCC media cell said the party had earlier proposed to the NPF for setting up combined opposition candidate to uphold the principles of secularism and democracy. Based on this, NPCC said NPF agreed in principle to their proposal and went ahead in announcing the party’s candidate. NPCC made its stand clear that the party cannot

support any political party that was aligned with the BJP in one way or the other. It said the party’s executive committee will be meeting shortly to review the situation and issue necessary directives to Congress party workers at all levels on the next course of action. Meanwhile, NPCC sources said that the party was ready to support NPF candidate provided the latter officially sever ties with the BJP at the Centre and North East-- as NDA and NEDA partner respectively. The other condition for the NPF was to ensure that its Rajya Sabha member sits separately from the treasury bench, it added. Once all these are officially carried out and made known, only then the party will be ready to extend all out support to the NPF candidate, sources said.

NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has put all matters at rest when he informed that the long association between NPF and NDA has been severed since the BJP, which dictated NDA, had walked out of the DAN in Nagaland and has taken the NDPP into the NDA fold. Dr. Shürhozelie used the ticket distribution ceremony for NPF candidate for the Lok Sabha by-election on May 28 at the party Central Office Wednesday, to hit out against the BJP while stopping short of calling it anti-Christian. While Dr. Shürhozelie’s stand over BJP vis-à-vis communalism was unexceptional, NPF legislature party

Tremors in parts of India after quake in Afghanistan NEW DELHI, may 9 (AGENCIES): A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Wednesday afternoon in northern Afghanistan, sending tremors that were felt in Pakistan and parts of north India. The earthquake shook buildings in Afghan capital Kabul, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, reported Reuters. People in Delhi and the NCR region reported feeling light earthquake tremors. The quake was felt at about 4.15 p.m. in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, a MeT Department official said. “The intensity of the earthquake, which had its epicentre in AfghanistanTajikistan border, measured 6.2 on the Richter Scale,” the official said.

Bank employees protest outside at SBI regional branch, Dimapur on Wednesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter/Correspondent

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leader T.R. Zeliang avoided any mention of BJP indicating continuation of the ambivalence between the two senior NPF leaders. Dr. Shürhozelie also disclosed that he has instructed the NPF secretary general and Rajya Sabha MP, K.G. Kenye to apply for a separate seat in parliament in view of NPF having no more truck with the BJP in Nagaland. He said NPF will strive to uphold Article 25 of the Indian constitution that guarantees freedom of religion and practices for all people as in Nagaland. However, he lamented that in BJP-ruled states like UP this constitutional freedom does not exist. Dr. Shürhozelie urged Apok

Correspondent IMPHAL, MAY 9: Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and at least two civilians including a woman were severely wounded after a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) went off near the gate of the 49 battalion BSF camp in Imphal’s Koirengei on Wednesday. Police suspect the IED was planted by militants to target the security force at the camp. The blast that occurred around 2 p.m. seriously injured two BSF jawans identified as Sanjay Tirkey, a native of Orissa, and N Ningthouba Meitei of Imphal’s Bashikhong Kitna Panung. While the former one was declared brought dead the latter succumbed to multiple splinter injuries at RIMS hospital. The two slain jawans

to be a master of his own destiny and to let his action be a testimony in the coming days. He also acknowledged Apok’s willingness to be the party candidate to uphold the prestige of NPF. He described Apok as a “well mannered, well educated and a refined gentleman”. Dr. Shürhozelie said Apok was an experienced parliamentarian as a one-term Rajya Sabha MP and NPF was proud to set him up. While making an appeal to people to support NPF with their sacred vote, Dr. Liezietsu also acknowledged the “positive response” of the Indian National Congress for responding genuinely to fight against communal forces. (Cont’d on p-11)

were among the jawans of the BSF, who recently joined general duty after completion of their trainings. The slain jawans faced the tragic incident on the first day of their duty as sentry, sources said. Among two civilians wounded in the explosion, the condition of the woman identified as Mangshatabam Premlata Devi (40) was stated to be critical. She has been kept at ICU of Rajmedicity hospital at North AOC where the other wounded man, Heishnam Mubi, was also admitted. Another girl identified as Bindya Thakuri (19) also suffered minor injuries. Soon after the blast, high ranking officials of the state police and BSF rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation. Even though they suspected hand of militants behind the blast, no mili-

Correspondent

tant group owned up till the NEW DELHI, MAY 9 time of filing this report. (AGENCIES): Under attack for issuing an alert for a Manipur chief min- thunderstorm that triggered ister, N Biren Singh has widespread panic among strongly condemned the people, especially in Delhi, blast incident and said the the Met department today government was taking the said the wind speed observed was well within the range incident very seriously. Talking to reporters of what it had forecast. In at the hospital, Singh said a statement, the India Me“We will not remain as teorological Department a silent spectator to hunt (IMD) said thunderstorm down the perpetrators and was observed at a few places book them under the law over Himachal Pradesh, at isolated places over Jammu of the land.” Informing that the and Kashmir, Punjab, west state police department Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, was investigating recent Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi blasts at different pockets and Rajasthan. Hailstorm of the state capital, the was also observed at isochief minister said that lated places over Himachal necessary steps would be Pradesh and Uttarakhand, it put in place and more se- added. (Full report on p-11) curity measures activated to check such incidents. He said that govern- D I M A P U R , M AY 9 ment would bear all the (NPN): State government medical expenses of the has informed all the heads of departments (HoDs) to injured persons. furnish the total number of Grade- IV employees, who are on GPF as on March 31, 2017 and March 31, 3, 2018. However, they said 2018, under their respecthe meetings did not result tive departments and to be in any substantial solution forwarded to the ministry and the demands could not of finance. In a notification, OSD be addressed. (Budget), V Kezo, stated Therefore, NSSATA through a press release has that furnished data also be informed its members that submitted to the finance phase-I agitation would department, Government of be brought to an end on Nagaland on or before May May 10, 2018, and phase- 10, 2018. II agitation in the form of Orientation prog for boycotting of classes would MLAs postponed be initiated from May 11, D I M A P U R , M AY 9 2018 till further notice. NSSATA affirmed that (NPN): The orientation proit would not rest until de- gramme on parliamentary mands were met, adding practices and information that it would continue to technology for the newly strive till justice was deliv- elected members of the 13th Nagaland Legislative ered. Meanwhile, expressing Assembly (NLA) scheduled appreciation to the members for May 15 and 16, 2018 at for cooperation extended NLA secretariat has been till date, NSSATA further postponed due to ensuing informed them to strictly Lok Sabha by-election and adhere to the agitation di- other unavoidable circumrectives. The association stances. In a circular, ascautioned its members that sembly secretariat informed stern actions would be taken that the NLA speaker has in case of non-compliance expressed deep regret for the inconvenience caused. by any of the members.

Manipur CM condemns

Finance deptt informs

Bank employees protest 2% pay hike offer NSSATA phase-II stir from May 11

This is it!

“Our party JD-S will not win the election but I’ll surely be CM.”

PDA releases common minimum programme

DIMAPUR/MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 9 (NPN): Responding to the protest call given by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) against meagre 2% salary increase offer, the Bank employees from two regions in Nagaland –– Dimapur and Mokokchung

–– staged protest demonstrations Wednesday under the banner of All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) Nagaland demanding immediate and decent wage revision to all scales. In Dimapur region, the protest against the delayed negotiation over wage revision for bank employees was held at SBI Regional

Branch, Super Market. The striking bank employees holding placards and shouting slogans expressed resentment over the lackadaisical attitude of the Indian Banks Association (IBA) and the central government in resolving their genuine demands for wage revision. One of the placards di-

DIMAPUR, MAY 9 (NPN): Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) has announced that it would conclude the ongoing phase-I pen down strike on May 10 and begin phase-II agitation in the form of boycotting classes. The association is on protest demanding implementation of 7th Revision of Pay (ROP) in line with regular state employees and inclusion to State Non-Plan budget. In a press release, NSSATA president, Penthungo Y Yanthan, and general secretary, Vinoka Sohe, stated that the executives along with district representatives held a consultative meeting on May 1, 2018 with the advisor education, principal secretary, director and other officials from the education department followed by another consultative meeting with the chief secretary and the principal secretary, (Cont’d on p-11) school education on May

rected at Prime Minister Narendra Modi read “we want justice”. It pointed out that bankers have been implementing his schemes such as PMJDY, APY, PMJBSY, MUDRA, AADHAAR, Gas Subsidy, NPS and all subsidy related and in return 2% increase in salary after five years. “Is it justified?” they asked. AIBOC Nagaland secretary, T.A. P. Paul, told Nagaland Post that IBA offered 2% hike in wage bill, which the UFBU out-rightly rejected. He said the wage bill of the bank employees were due since November 1, 2015, whereas the UFBU had submitted its charter of demand to IBA prior to November 1, 2017. Paul said it would resort to 48-hour continuous strike by the end of May 2018 if demand was not addressed.

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Wokha: 2018 ‘Year of cleanliness’

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WEATHER FORECAST May 10

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A strong morning thunderstorm 35 24

Decreasing clouds

Aizawl

Guwahati Partly sunny and humid

Clouds yielding to sun

Imphal

32 20 32 21 31 18

Itanagar Cloudy with a stray t-storm

26 19

Shillong

A t-storm around in the p.m.

25 14

Kohima

Partly sunny and beautiful

26 15

Dimapur Partly sunny; a stray t-storm

34 20

A stray thunderstorm

28 15

Tuensang Sun and some clouds

20 13

Mkg

A strong afternoon t-storm

Wokha

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

26 18 25 13

Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon addressing the DPDB meeting held on May 9. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The DPDB board has approved a proposal, submitted by Dr. Chumben Murry, MLA, to declare the year 2018 as year of cleanliness for Wokha under the theme “Clean Wokha-Beautiful Wokha”. This was announced during the monthly District Planning and Development Board Meeting held on May 9 at DC conference hall, Wokha. The meeting was held under chairmanship of vice-chairman DPDB and Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon. According to DIPR, when briefing the board,

Wokha Town Council administrator & ADC, Nokchasashi, highlighted activities to be undertaken and things to be implemented-garbage collection has been increased from 3 days to 6 days a week by WTC (Daily garbage generation = Approx. 0.5-1.0 M/T per day), sweepers deployed in the town on a daily basis, 5 pick-up vehicles for waste disposal under Swachh Bharat Mission is in place (MoU signed), mass social work to be conducted bimonthly (With the involvement of wards/colonies, all govt. offices and machineries, etc.), all shops to keep waste bin and to keep their

surroundings clean, proper drainage to be maintained by the wards/colonies, improvement of facilities for sanitation workers and proper implements, tools and materials to be provided for their safety. The report said that competitions may be held among the colonies of Wokha town and acknowledgement and awards may be given to the best 3 colonies. The award may be given out on the last DPDB of the year, a separate fund may be kept aside for this purpose from the LADF common pool, a committee to be constituted for the award.

The Administrator also informed the board that utility of cesspool will be made operational by June. The DC apprised the board about the visit to Ralan area on April 14 where he was accompanied by SP Wokha and District Administration and during which a consultative meeting with Assam officials and officials of SSP was held to take stock of the ongoing semi-permanent structure construction. He informed the board that detailed reports of the visit has been submitted to higher authorities. He also reminded all Heads of Offices in the district to submit the list of employees and vehicles to the office of the Deputy Commissioner at the earliest. A presentation of National Adoption Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) and implementation and distribution of tools and machineries under Wokha district was presented by the Agriculture department. Department of PWD (Housing), National Highways and ITI presented their departmental activities and programmes during the meeting.

Consultative meeting & sensitization AR Ex- Servicemen rallies programme for police personnel

Participants with organisers during the consultative meeting and sensitization programme with police personnel to address violence against women and children. DIMAPUR: A consultative meeting and sensitization programme to address “violence against women & children with special reference to sakhi-one stop centre & women helpline 181” was held for police personnel on May 9 at the conference hall of Commissioner of Police, Dimapur. A press release by additional deputy commissioner of Police (crime)/PRO stated that the programme was jointly organized by Police Department, Dimapur & State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) &

Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB). In the programme, ADCP (Crime), Dimapur, Yanrenthung Ngullie, presented an overview of violence against women and children in Dimapur and the services provided by the police. Nagaland state social welfare board, chairperson, Bano Vinito, deliberated on strengthening convergence to address violence against women and children while centre administrator, OSC, Weri-U Mero, spoke on Introduction

of Schemes for Violence against Women (OSC, Women Helpline, BBBP). Zakato Chishi and Lanuienla Imchen from Women Helpline 181, spoke on the topics, forms of violence against women & children and legal rights of women and children and sexual harassment of women at workplace respectively. Case worker, OSC, Bovili Chishi, also shared on psychosocial support. The programme was moderated by state coordinator, state resource centre for women, Gracy Aye.

DIMAPUR: An Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Rally, under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (N), is being organized in Kohima on May 22 for ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and widows of Assam Rifles servicemen, belonging to Kohima, Wokha, Kiphire and Phek Districts of Nagaland State. A press release from AR PRO said that the rally will be providing facilities like banking, CSD, medical and dental checkup and Aadhar card/Voter ID registrations for exservicemen of Assam Rifles. The rally will also be providing an opportunity to interact with representatives of the DGAR for resolution of general grievances. The event will commence from 8:30 a.m at Kohima, Headquarters IGAR (N). All ex-servicemen have been requested to grace this occasion. The press release said that the organizers can be contacted at 9402428858 and 9089526898 for further details. Ex-servicemen rally at Zakhama: Another press release from PRO (Defence), Col. C. Konwer, said that an ex-servicemen rally has been convened on May 15-16 at Zakhama Military Station for ex-servicemen from Kohima, Phek, Kiphire, Wokha and Zunheboto. Aspects pertaining to welfare of ex-servicemen will be addressed in the presence of officials from Army, Rajya Sainik Board/Zila Sainik Board and civil administration during the rally. With the Army commemorating the current year as “Year of the Disabled Soldier”, the release stated that special focus will be put on sensitizing disabled soldiers from these areas about their entitlements/benefits and also addressing their grievances. The ex-servicemen have been request to attend the rally with a copy of PPO, bank passbook and other essential documents required for addressing their issues requiring redressal. Ex-servicemen have also been requested to intimate attendance to respective Zila Sainik Boards.

Mt. TTC Zunpha organises graduation ceremony

Faculty and the graduating students of Mt. Terogvü Theological College. DIMAPUR: Mt. Terogvü Theological College (TTC) Zunpha, Tseminyu held its 41st graduation ceremony on April 29 at Mission Center Church, Zunpha under the theme “Preach the word” with regional secretary ATA India, Rev. Dr. Paul Cornelius, as guest speaker. A press release from the college stated that the speaker in his message laK

mented the present “weak pulpit ministry where people are not fed the word of God adequately”. Dwelling on 2 Timothy 3: 16-17, Dr. Paul urged the graduates to primarily give importance to three areas –to preach profitably, to preach the word of God plainly and simply as the Bible says and preach the word of God powerfully through their lifestyle as an

example. He reminded the graduates that Apostle Paul preached powerfully by living what he preached. He encouraged the graduates to preach the Word selflessly, relevantly and prophetically. The ceremony was chaired by Athriba Sangtam. Rev. Khisenlo Apon, principal in-charge, conferred the degree and di-

ploma certificates to the 17 graduates. Besides certificates, awards in different fields were awarded to the graduates. A speech on behalf of the graduates was delivered by Dinah Rengma; executive secretary, CRBC, Haiwalo Apon, pronounced the prayer of consecration for the graduates, and Gwathonlo Thong proposed the vote of thanks.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

NBCD directs khel chairmen, GBs DIMAPUR: As per the directive of the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administrator, Notun Bosti Council Dimapur (NBCD) has directed all the khel chairmen and GBs under Notun Bosti to not issue No Objection Certificate (NOC), Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) etc. without production of Residential Sanitary Tax (RST) payment receipt. In a press release issued by NBCD chairman, E. Jon Ezung and secretary, Kavito Ayemi, the council urged all the residents of Notun Bosti to pay RST Tax with effect from August 2017, till date and it requested all to cooperate with the council for smooth functioning of the council administration. The council also directed residents of Notun Bosti, who are residing near the Lengri river area to properly maintain septic latrine bunker or tank as early as possible to not allow biodegradables and nonbiodegradables to go directly into the river, which, it said, is unhygienic and hazardous for health. The council further requested the neighbouring colonies and GBs to inform to their colony public, living near Lengri river side both from Nagaland and Assam to follow the same practice.

news in Brief WSYF executive meeting: Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) has convened its executive meeting on May 11, 10 a.m. at WSH office Chekiye. All the concerned executives have been asked to attend the meeting. RUK annual general meeting & picnic: Rachü Union Kohima (RUK) annual general meeting & picnic will be held on May 12, 11 a.m at Kisama with NPSC secretary, Khrupi Sothu as the speaker. All members have been requested to attend the meeting. DC & DEO Dimapur constitutes DMCMC for byelection: DC & DEO Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, in an official order has informed all concerned that consequent upon the announcement of by-election to the Nagaland Parliamentary Assembly constituency, the District Media Certification & Monitoring Committee (DMCMC) has been constituted with DC&DEO Dimapur as Chairman, News Editor, DD News Dimapur and Journalist, Nagaland Post as members and DPRO Dimapur as member Secretary. DC Kohima notifies on DPDB meeting: Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, has notified all Kohima DPDB members that in view of the forth coming Lok Sabha Election, the monthly DPDB meeting for the month of May, 2018 has been postponed till further notice. AHoDs informed on meeting: Home Commissioner Nagaland, R. Ramakrishnan, in a circular, has stated that a meeting of the Administrative Heads of Department (AHoDs) shall be held on May 10 at 1 p.m in the Secretariat Conference Hall to discuss an important issue. All AHoDs have being informed to make it convenient to attend the meeting without fail. Fishery deptt informs: Department of Fisheries has informed all concerned that the department, in collaboration with the National Fisheries Development Board, government of India, Hyderabad will be organising a training program on “Operation of the web-portal Mera Matsya Dhan & Monitoring of CSS programs Blue revolution & RKVY” on May 11-12.

Naga woman representing country at APA conference

DIMAPUR: Livika Chophi, a PhD research scholar, is among the few Indians selected to present her research paper under the theme “Gender, Youth and Population Ageing” at the 4th Asian Population Association (APA) conference to be held in Shanghai from July 11-14, 2018. Livika, daughter of Er. Kughaho Sema, will be presenting her findings on healthcare financing mechanism and health seeking behaviour among elderly professionals in India. A health researcher, quality analyst and hospital administrator by

Livika Chophi.

profession, Livika is also studying the causes and consequences of stress levels among medical professionals as part of her doctoral endeavour. She is also engaged with a short term project under IIT-Kanpur. APA conference is the largest scientific forum in Asia organised by Asian Population Association that invites top level researches from scientists, faculties, researchers, institutions and students across the globe and discusses issues related to population sciences mainly concerning the Asian scenario.

Peren DPDB meeting held DIMAPUR: Peren’s DPDB Meeting was held on May 7 at DC’s Conference Hall, Peren with Chubawati Chang, ADC Peren, as the chairman. According to DIPR, ADC Peren welcomed DPDB chairman and advisor Irrigation and Flood Control, Namri Nchang and other members. The DPDB chairman, in his address, congratulated government officials for successfully conducting the last general election but expressed regret for the error in tabulation on counting day. He also appealed to the members present to cooperate and

contribute by attending office regularly so as to facilitate public convenience at large in the district. The meeting emphasized on preservation and protection of wildlife and natural resources for which ADC Peren pointed out that Peren district was not a district for hunting, fishing and logging. Proposals for electrification of the upcoming offices were also presented before the board for early completion. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the chair.

NSCN (I-M) Angami Region condemns Dimapur: NSCN (I-M), Angami Region, has vehemently condemned the raid on one of its members, chaplee kilonser, Medo Angami’s residence at Viswema village, breaking into his farmhouse, threatening his children and family members on the night of April 24 by 3rd Assam Rifles (AR) stationed at Kohima. NSCN (I-M), Angami Region, in a condemnation note said, at a time when people are longing for peace and solution, such act of high-handedness against its member and his family members by the 3rd AR was uncalled for and totally against all logic. NSCN (I-M), Angami Region, said this was not the first time such provocative act against its member Medo Angami was perpetrated by 3rd AR and that such repeated actions could create ripples in the ongoing peace talks.

NSRLM Tamlu Staff and ATMA staff along with SHG members at the “Livelihood Training on Mushroom Cultivation for SHGs” organized by NSRLM Tamlu Block in collaboration with ATMA,Tamlu on Wednesday.

Hindu Yuva Sanga inaugurates office

DIMAPUR: Hindu Yuva Sanga (HYS), has successfully, inducted its office on May 6 at millennium market, SF- 12 (second floor), old daily market with the combined support of all its members led by Biprojeet Mazumder as convenor of the ceremony. A press release from HYS stated that the chief guest of the ceremony was Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) [adm] vice president, K. Ghoketho Chophy. Other dignitaries such as NCD treasurer, Chinden Konyak, Patanjali Yog Samiti president, Dilip Bhagat, HYS advisor, S.K. Saha, social worker and

entrepreneur graced the office inauguration ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by HYS member, Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee, HYS president, Kaushik Dasgupta delivered the welcome note, and also felicitated the chief guest and other dignitaries, Sandeep Thakur, first president of HYS and Tapash Paul, former president of HYS were also felicitated for their contributions as being two of the initiators in the formation of HYS and rendering social support, while HYS general secretary, Deepraj Das proposed the vote of thanks. K

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

CM inducted as patron of NSBS&G

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KOHIMA, MAY 9 (NPN): The Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides (NSBS&G) on Tuesday called on chief minister Neiphiu Rio at his residential office to conduct the reaffirmation of oath as patron of NSBS&G in the presence of Er. Zale Neikha, advisor, Youth Resources and Sports who was also inducted as the NSBS&G president. Rio, who is also the recipient of the highest award the ‘Silver Elephant’, expressed his delight over the opportunity to work together for the 4th time as the patron and said, “It is more a pleasure to serve than to be served. It is my honour.” Recalling his young student days in the early 1960s as a scout, the chief minister expressed his appreciation for the Scouts and Guides for their selfless service in numerous ways. “It is a pleasure to see young people in uniform serving the people. Their uniform projects a sense of responsibility,” Rio said and added that it was an honour to be associated with young people in the course of public service. Congratulating, Er. Zale Neikha, the newly inducted president of NSBSG, the chief minister said that he looked forward to work with young and energetic leaders and gave his assurance that he would extend his full support for NSBS&G. Stating that one learns new things when like-minded people work together, Rio hoped that there would be more activities and events in the days to come so that the people could learn more about the Bharat Scouts and Guides. Delivering his acceptance speech, Er. Zale Neikha expressed his gratitude to the NSBS&G for inducting him as the president. Stating that it was an honour for him, the advisor said that he would work to the best of his abilities under the chief minister, whom he described as his mentor. In his brief welcome address, state chief commissioner, NSBS&G, Atuo Mezhur Sekhose congratulated the chief minister and the advisor on the occasion and said that the NSBS&G looked forward to their support in the days to come. The chief minister also handed Warrant Certificates to Atuo Mezhur

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ANGDA (CC) to participate in 3rd NESGDF convention

Dimapur: All Nagaland Government Drivers’ AsSekhose, state chief com- sociation (CC) will be parmissioner, NSBS&G and to ticipating in the 3rd North Thejazeü Khruomo, state Eastern State Government commissioner (Guides). The induction and reaffirmation ceremonies were conducted by John Tochimong, state org. commissioner (Scouts). The programme was chaired by Chubanungla, state secretary, NSBS&G while vote of thanks was Neiphiu Rio and Er. Zale Neikha with officials of NSBS&G after the proposed by K. Neibou Sekhose. ceremony in Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

Drivers’ Forum (NESGDF) convention scheduled to be held on May 12 and 13 at Imphal (Manipur). Altogether 29 members from

the association representing Nagaland will be attending the programme led by ANGDA (CC) president, Neivisetuo Rino.

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Lightning and storm kill four in North East

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Guwahati/Diphu, May 9 (Agencies): The ominous weather in several parts of Northeast Indian states has been taking a toll on life and property and in yet another such instance, a thunderstorm that lashed several parts of Assam Wednesday left a trail of destruction killing four people. Two people were killed as a fierce storm toppled trees into a house in Howraghat in Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday, while two were reportedly hit by lightning at Kokrajhar and Kalgachia. There were also reports of about 20 people being injured in the storm. The deceased has been identified as Mohan Bora (70) and Sabhabati Harijan (23) of Howraghat town. Two persons —

a minor student named Swamdwn Basumatary in Kokrajhar and another person identified as Habez Khan in Kalgachia — were killed after a fierce storm ravaged various parts of Western Assam early Wednesday morning. The storm brought down trees and electricity poles and blew away tin roofs of many houses. The storm also left a trail of destructions in the district while in Diphu, Dokmoka, Langhin, Phuloni, Bakaliaghat and Rajapathar power supply remained disrupted as the storm brought down electricity poles. Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), Howraghat subdivision said that it will take several days to restore normal power supply in the affected areas. On the other hand, another thunderstorm that

was accompanied by heavy rains caused destruction in various parts of the State this afternoon. The storm lashed various places in Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts as gusts brought down trees and electricity poles at various places, disrupting road communication and electricity connection. Meanwhile, a landslide at Ratachera along the national highway connecting Silchar and Shillong led to disruption of road communication. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on the highway as a result of the landslide. It may be mentioned that the cyclonic storm had also hit Tripura leading to the death of 9 persons yesterday while in Meghalaya, there has been much destruction of property due to bad weather conditions.

Rabindra Jayanti celebrated in Tripura, Assam Agartala, May 9 (IANS): The 157th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate and poet Rabindra Nath Tagore was celebrated on Wednesday in Tripura and south Assam. However, the Rabindra Jayanti celebration in the Bengali-dominated Barak Valley region of southern Assam comprising of the three districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi was low-key this year due to the BJP government’s administrative decision. Braving rough weather, numerous programmes were organised across Tripura, with “Prabhat Pheri” (morning procession) being held in each locality. Songs written by the bard were sung and his poetry was recited at different venues in Tripura by local artistes and performers as well as some from West Bengal and Bangladesh. Tripura government also organised programmes in the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan and Rabindra Kanan in Agartala.

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BJP members detained after recovery of ISIS flag in Assam New Delhi, May 9 (Agencies): Assam police has detained six alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members for questioning over the recovery of a purported ISIS flag in Lower Assam, The Wire reported. As per local media reports, on May 7 night, acting on a tip-off, police in Nalbari district’s Belsor area picked up the BJP members for their alleged role in sticking the flag to a tree in the area. The members have been identified as Tapan Barman (from Kaihati), Dwipjyoti Thakuria, Sorojjyoti Baishya and Pulak Barman (from Belsore), Mojamil Ali (from Chamata) and Moon Ali (from Baruakur). Barman has been identified as a former Congress councillor who shifted to the BJP and is presently a member of its district committee. On May 3, villagers found the flag with the message “Join the ISIS” written in Arabic stuck to a tree in a paddy field in Koihata area of the district, following which they informed the

nearby Belsore police station. The police took off the flag and told local reporters that it would conduct an inquiry as to who might be responsible for it. The incident created a flutter in the area as six similar flags with “ISIS NE” inscribed on them were found in the state’s Goalpara district on May 2. The flags were found just days ahead of the visit of the 16-member joint parliamentary committee headed by BJP MP Rajendra Agarwal set up to hear representations regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016. The BJP government at the Centre had introduced the Bill in the Lok Sabha in 2016 to enable citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis, among others, on the basis of religion. While the Bill has been vehemently opposed by a large number of people in the state as it is against the Assam Accord of 1985, it has received overwhelming support in the Bengali Hindu-dominated Barak Valley.

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India’s longest road-rail bridge to be inaugurated this year Manipur CM inaugurates Cocoon Mela

A view of the Bogibeel bridge, the country’s longest rail-cum-road bridge, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the end of this year, in Dibrugarh on Wednesday. (PTI) BOGIBEEL (ASSAM), May 9 (PTI): In a major boost to defence logistics along the border with China, India’s longest road and railway bridge connecting Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh is likely to be inaugurated later this year by Prime Min-

ister Narendra Modi. While all the civil work would be completed by July this year, two more months would be needed to finish the electrical and signalling work on the 4.94 km bridge, said Mahender Singh, chief engineer, construction, Bogibeel project.

The Bogibeel bridge is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the end of this year, officials said. The bridge, which is the second longest in Asia, has three lane roads on top and double line rail below. The bridge is 32 metres

above the water level of the Brahamaputra and is fashioned on a bridge that links Sweden and Denmark. For the government, the bridge, officials said is both a symbol of development in the northeast as well as part of a strategic move solving logistical issues for the armed forces stationed at the China border to get supplies from Tezpur. Bogibeel is part of infrastructure projects planned by India to improve logistics along the border in Arunachal Pradesh. This includes the construction of a trans-Arunachal highway on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, and new road and rail links over the mighty river and its major tributaries such as the Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri and Kameng. India and China share a nearly 4,000 km border, with almost 75 per cent in

Arunachal Pradesh. As of now, the rail and road link to Arunachal is through three Assam bridges -- Jogighopa in Bongaigaon district, Saraighat near Guwahati, and Kolia-Bhomora between Sonitpur and Nagaon. This means that a cargo from Dibrugarh in the north-eastern corner of Assam takes over a 600 km detour merely to cross the Brahmaputra. The other alternative is crossing by ferry, but it is not suitable for heavy cargo and due to monsoons for six months between MayOctober, ferry services often remain disrupted. “Now, to go from Dibrugarh to Arunachal Pradesh by train, one has to go via Guwahati with more than 500 km detour. With this bridge, the journey will be less than 100 km,” said Singh.

Assam teacher talks about bad Shutdown hits life in Mizoram roads, gets chided by Minister Guwahati, May 9 (Agencies): “Over the years, the locals in Amolapatty’s BB Road subway in Assam have been suffering a lot due to the poor road conditions, but they still hope that the new government and new MLA will take steps for improving the roads. I have been submitting applications over the time….” it was here when a retired teacher, who was speaking during a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan event in Assam’s Nagaon

on Tuesday, was made to abruptly cut short his speech after intervention by Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain, The Indian Express reported. As soon as the 75year-old teacher touched upon the condition of bad roads in the area, Gohain stood up from his chair and blocked the mike in front of the audience. The minister also rebuked the teacher in full public view in a video that has gone

viral, leading to protests by students in the area. The protesters burnt effigies of Gohain in front of his house in Nagaon town and demanded an apology from the minister for humiliating the teacher. The teacher was called upon to speak at the event as one of the senior citizens of Nagaon. “You can come with me to see the real condition of the roads, then you can decide if I am speaking the truth or not,” he said.

Aizawl, May 9 (Agencies): Many passengers were stranded on Tuesday at Tawipui South area in Lunglei district of southern Mizoram due to a 24-hour bandh called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the area in protest against the government’s alleged failure to address their demands, Northeast Today reported. The total shut down demanding the allocation of two high school teachers and headmasters at Tawipui South and installation of a police outpost at the village began from 5AM, sources from Tawipui South said.

All vehicles stayed off the road and many passengers were stranded as Siaha and Lawngtlai bound vehicles were blocked along the road passing through village, while some vehicles coming from Lunglei town have returned to their places after they were told to do so by the JAC, a leader of JAC said on Tuesday.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh inspects Coocon Mela in Imphal on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, May 9: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday inaugurated a Cocoon Mela organized by the department of sericulture at Sangaipat in Imphal East district. In the inaugural speech, Singh urged the experts to explore scientific means for cost reduction in the production of “world famous” silk items without compromising the quality. He admitted that Manipuri silk was famous all over the world and its demand was high, but the market was not good due to high price.

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The Salong Semchir Ungma congratulates the under mentioned for their academic achievement/attainment of higher position in their respective pursuits. Indeed it is through their unceasing efforts that brought laurels to the people, for which we shall ever feel immense pride. May the Almighty bless you in your future endeavors. 1. Er. Kikamanen Jamir, S/o. Late (Mr. & Mrs.) Arishiba & Nungsanglila : Promoted to Managing Director, Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation. 2. Er. Süngkümlemba Jamir, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Takameren Jamir & Rentila Longkümer: Appointed as Field Engineer, Power GRID through competitive examination. 3. Kr. Süponglila, D/o. Mr. & Mrs. T. Imlikokba & Tsüktilemla Imsong: Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Sociology on the Topic of Thesis “A study of Municipal and Town Council in Nagaland” under Nagaland University. (MATSÜNGSHIBA) Tatar (SENTI JAMIR) Tatar N.B : This article appeared erroneously in our paper on 09.05.18 page 9. The corrected version is reappearing in today’s issue. We Regret for the error. MKC-27

I, A. Avito Yeputho alias A. Avito Yepthomi alias A. Avito Sema alias A. Avito Yeptho alias Avito Yepthomi alias A. Avito Sema, S/o Late L. Avi Yeptho, aged about 46 years, resident of Golaghat Road, H/No 11 behind K. Wotsami Complex, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and I belong to Sema Naga Tribe of the state of Nagaland. 2. That A. Avito Yeputho, A. Avito Yepthomi, A. Avito Sema, A. Avito Yeptho, Avito Yepthomi and A. Avito Sema are all my names and all the names are in respect of mine. 3. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of clarification for having different names of mine. 4. That henceforth by name shall be A. Avito Yeptho for all official purpose and intents. 5. That I do verify that the contents of the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is false. Deponent Solemnly affirmed before me by the deponent on this 9th day of May, 2018 at Dimapur. Notary Public Regd. No. 83/18, Dated : 09/05/2018 DP-3662

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“Therefore, the need of the hour is to find means to reduce the production cost without compromising its quality,” he said. Despite of high demand, there were limited buyers due to high cost, the chief minister said and urged the officials of the state sericulture department to combine their technical expertise with farmers’ practical experience to enhance production both in

quality and quantity. He further urged them to put best efforts to bring economic development of the state and enhance farmers’ income through large scale production of sericulture items. Director of state sericulture department asserted that the present status of the sericulture industry of the state was mostly focused on meeting the domestic consumption needs only.

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FNR public interaction concludes in Delhi Rüsoma VDB inducts JCB loader

Members from the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and Naga Scholars Association (NSA) on May 5 in New Delhi.

DIMAPUR: Against the backdrop of reports doing the rounds that Naga solution is expected sooner than later, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), which has been holding a series of interactive programmes within and outside the state to understand how Nagas will respond once a political solution comes about, concluded their programme at New Delhi. During the programme, FNR said several young scholars expressed apprehensions over the growing trust deficit in Naga society, hatred among tribes, identity politics etc. “Are we ready for the Framework Agreement”, was a common refrain coming from the public during the interactions with the FNR which was held over three days in the National Capital. One Naga faculty member of Delhi University, expressed concern over “conflict in a post-settlement era” and requested FNR to do something. Another Naga academician teaching sociology at Jamia Millia Islamia University wanted that FNR should also “pro-actively work towards solution”. In one of his responses, FNR convenor Rev. Dr. Wati Aier said that the “key to peace in post-settlement

is healing”. He further pointed out that “in some way the FNR was preparing the way for a peaceful settlement”. “What FNR can do is give a sense of direction in a post-agreement period where confusion and violence may take place. We can help minimize violence if any”, Naga historian and FNR member Dr. Visier Sanyü said of the role that the FNR can play if given the opportunity. “We must not make what is bad into something worse”, said FNR member and renowned peace activist Niketu Iralu in response to some of the worries and anxieties. “FNR will be responsible to make sure that any agreement is not made worse by violence and killings. Things are already bad so don’t make it worse”, Iralu said. The president of the Naga Scholars Association (NSA) during the interaction with the FNR pointed out that one of the challenges for the Nagas, as they prepare for a settlement, was to reach out to the neighbours. “We need an initiative to work for peace in the region”, said Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan. To this, Rev. Wati said that the FNR was planning to meet the Meiteis and Assamese for dialogues

and promoting understanding. Another FNR member Somipam Lungleng disclosed that back-channel talks with civil society groups in Manipur had already begun. Morung Express publisher and FNR member, Dr. Akum Longchari preferred not to use the term settlement. Critical of the way the Government of India was attempting to ‘manage’ the present peace process, Dr. Longchari said that this was being done in order to ‘compromise the people’. He questioned whether the process was designed and guided by Naga aspiration or the other way around. A senior member of the NSA, Dr. Walunir asserted that the Government of India should deal with the Naga people with more honesty and sincerity. A c c o r d i n g t o D r. Walunir, the establishment in Delhi was approaching the Naga issue for their own national security interest. “They have achieved 80% of their objective and Nagas are not aware of it”, he lamented. He was equally critical of the Naga negotiators. “Our leaders talk to our people through newspapers but they talk to their Indian counterpart face to face”. Giving his mind on the current peace negotiation,

FNR member Dr Visier Sanyü said that ‘there will be no solution or settlement but only signing of an agreement’. Pointing out that past ‘agreements’ did not bring about any ‘solution’ but only ‘problem’, nevertheless he ‘expected’ that the coming agreement will be an improvement over past agreements’. Related to this, a senior member of the Naga Elders Forum Delhi voiced his apprehension about another ‘Shillong Accord’ that may come about once the present talks conclude and termed Naga reconciliation as the need of the hour. In response, former leader of the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) and present FNR member Nepuni Piku said that a ‘non-violent peoples movement was needed in a post-settlement era’ and that the FNR was working to bring Naga civil society together in belongingness’. Another theme that dominated the discussions was on the familiar subject of disunity among the Nagas. “Because of our fragmentation Nagas do not have a voice”, said another member representing the Naga Elders Forum Delhi. While appreciating that the FNR will continue to work ‘beyond solution’, the member regretted that there was no ‘over-ground voice to bring the Naga Political Groups together’. During the just concluded visit to Delhi, the FNR team had closed door

meetings separately with the 6 Naga National Political Groups and the NSCN (I-M). Meanwhile following the interaction with Delhi based Naga Scholars Association (NSA) a few areas of convergence were identified by the FNR to work alongside the NSA in the future. They include reconciliation of the different Naga Political Groups, working for peace with neighbours, possible intervention in a post-settlement situation and lastly to create awareness on Naga identity among the youth. In response NSA members volunteered to initiate its own dialogue with think-tank groups from the neighbouring States since Delhi was where most policy matters are outlined and decided. The NSA members also said that they were playing their part in meeting with the six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and NSCN (I-M) and exploring ways to bring them together. FNR member Rosemary Dzüvichü termed the interaction with the NSA as a ‘springboard to many more conversations’ while Dr. Longchari said FNR and NSA complemented each other. Another FNR member Dr. Pangernungba Kechu described the scholars present as the ‘heartbeat of Naga conscience’. It was agreed in principle to conduct a joint workshop of the FNR and NSA on urgent issues related to the coming peace accord and its aftermath.

Alemla along with Rüsoma VDB leaders and others during the JCB loader launching programme at Rüsoma village on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , M AY 9 (NPN): With an objective to encourage Agrientrepreneurs by assisting in various land developmental activities for the villagers, Rüsoma VDB inaugurated and launched a newly purchased JCB Loader. It was launched by DRDA, project director, Alemla J. Chishi with the

funds from VDB and financed by Nagaland State cooperative Bank. Speaking at the launching programme, Alemla J Chishi congratulated the villagers for successfully procuring a much needed equipment for the welfare of the village. She encouraged the VDB and villagers to continue with the good work, and work even harder to grow from

strength to strength with unity in days to come. The Village Council chairman, Siekuolie Mezhier, also addressed the gathering. The short launching program was chaired by VDB secretary, Thejao Chase while God’s blessing was invoked by pastor Rüsoma AG Church, Rev. S. Mepfhüo and vote of thanks was pronounced by GB Kruzolie Zhale.

Educational Fair 2018 begins in Dmu

DIMAPUR: After the successful conduct of the twoday Educational Fair in Kohima which was attended by 1157 students, the fair has now moved to Hotel Acacia, Dimapur. It is organized by EduCentre in partnership with YouthNet and under the IMPACT 5000 by 18 programme, which is also in partnership with the government of Nagaland and Runway. A press release from YouthNet stated that director of YouthNet, Lezo Putsure in his welcome note spoke about the need to create platforms for colleges and universities to interact with students. He said that,

Lezo Putsure and others at the Edu Fair.

very often students were confused on what to study and where to go. On the other hand parents incur huge expenses and time, running from pillar to post travelling to cities for admissions. He expressed hope that the fair could create a platform for colleges and universities and parents and students to meet

under one roof. The fair’s target groups are the outgoing students of classes 10+2 and bachelors. Some top universities at the fair include Manav Rachna University, Parul University, Dev Bhoomi group of institutions. The fair will culminate on May 10 in Dimapur, Hotel Acacia.

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Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

To the recently formed Naga Club

Vol. XXVIII NO. 152 Dimapur, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Not a side show

hat has been happening throughout India not only saddens every right thinking Indian citizen but also clearly shows how blatantly communal forces are targeting minority communities be it through rape, murder or desecration of religious worship places. The recent incident in Haryana where prayers of Muslims were disrupted by hordes of youths who raised communal slogans and demanded a ban on such prayers in ‘Hindu dominated areas’ is deeply disturbing. That demand itself is not only a total contradiction and a denouncement of the well known Hindu ethos of respect and tolerance to all religions but also a slur on Hinduism. Freedom of religion is a fundamental right of every Indian citizen. It is guaranteed to all Indians under Article 25-28 of the Constitution. Freedom to worship is an inalienable part of freedom of religion and any attempt to violate it by disrupting prayers is a gross violation of the fundamental right. If these hoodlums want to stop any such religious ritual then they should approach the court instead of behaving like Talibans. In fact when the Pakistan-obsessed Hindutvawadis demand that no prayers be held of another religion in Hindu majority areas, it sounded as if it is Pakistan. The rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Pakistan due to maulvis and mullahs who preach hate against other religions and ultimately led to justification of terrorism as a weapon. A photocopy of that same ideology rings loud and clear in India today. Unlike any other nation, India holds the rare distinction of being rightfully proud that four major world religions - Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism- come from the country. The diversity of religious practices is one of its greatest strengths. In other words, India can be described as the global university of religion. That is why, to have to remind ourselves about this very fundamental right in the 21st Century and in a country that has made giant strides in every field, is unfortunately unthinkable. The situation in India may not be comparable to that of Pakistan but that should not be a source of comfort or one that leads to complacency. Sustained rhetoric by right wing propagandists has sought to turn the colourful pattern of the secular fabric of India monochromatic. In the process, social harmony has been severely disrupted, and the government, which is supposed to provide leadership and ensure protection of the minorities, has been found severely lacking. Today, India is feeling polarized because the divisive ideology is spreading hatred and suspicion and trying to convince the majority that India can only be weak if there is minority appeasement but it will become a super power if the majority assert themselves and stamp their authority on the nation’s polity. One can read the birth, growth and rise of Nazi fascism to understand how the pernicious ideology is poisoning the pluralistic composition of the unified and diverse nation. India’s defence spending of several thousand crore rupees will further increase manifold for purchase of modern weapons to defend the nation against either China or Pakistan. However, all that will go in vain if the nation cracks up within itself because the glue the of secularism and liberal democracy that has been holding a diversified nation as one is under serious attack.

DailyDevotion Reaching Beyond Our Grasp

Where there is no revelation [or prophetic vision], the people cast off restraint… —Proverbs 29:18 There is a difference between holding on to a principle and having a vision. A principle does not come from moral inspiration, but a vision does. People who are totally consumed with idealistic principles rarely do anything. A person’s own idea of God and His attributes may actually be used to justify and rationalize his deliberate neglect of his duty. Jonah tried to excuse his disobedience by saying to God, “…I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness, One who relents from doing harm” (Jonah 4:2). I too may have the right idea of God and His attributes, but that may be the very reason why I do not do my duty. But wherever there is vision, there is also a life of honesty and integrity, because the vision gives me the moral incentive. Our own idealistic principles may actually lull us into ruin. Examine yourself spiritually to see if you have vision, or only principles. Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for? “Where there is no revelation [or prophetic vision]….” Once we lose sight of God, we begin to be reckless. We cast off certain restraints from activities we know are wrong. We set prayer aside as well and cease having God’s vision in the little things of life. We simply begin to act on our own initiative. If we are eating only out of our own hand, and doing things solely on our own initiative without expecting God to come in, we are on a downward path. We have lost the vision. Is our attitude today an attitude that flows from our vision of God? Are we expecting God to do greater things than He has ever done before? Is there a freshness and a vitality in our spiritual outlook?

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I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~ Abraham Lincoln

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Dear Chairman (of the socalled recently formed Naga Club), Thank you for your several invitations to Meetings in connection with the Naga Club. Please do not mind for my absence. I was hesitant. The Issue of re-formation of the Naga Club today has attained the importance of ethical public domain of the Naga Society and hence I raise it here. If my understanding is correct, a CLUB belongs only of its Members and not to others of the public. Universally a Club is exclusive to its Members only, -Nuclear Club, only of the Nations that have Nuclear Weapons, Mohan Bagan Football Club of its Members only and the Classic Club of Kohima like any other Club, consists only of its Members. For many years, I have been collecting information on the Naga Club and the identities of the signatories of the letter the Club sent to the Simon Commission. Perhaps I was the first to bring out about the Naga Club to Public Notice (my Article: ‘Corrected story of Naga Club’ 9th and 10th Dec 2017 in the local Papers). In the early 20th century, according to impeccable Jasokie Zinyü, former chief minister of Nagaland and the son of Dr. Khosa Zinyü the highest ranking leader of the Naga Labor Corps of Naga Hills of 1918 direct to this narrator, the White Officers at Kohima formed a ‘Whiteman’s Club’ in the Town where they met every night for recreation. They did

not allow any Non-Whites into the Club. This discrimination gave the clue to the indigenous employees of the Government of Naga Hills District to have their own Naga Club for their interest. They were very clear about the membership of the Club; it consisted of the Government Servants only, not even Village Gaonburas nor were Christian Mission Employees included. There was a Membership Fees of One Anna (6 Naye Paise now) for the Interpreters and below Grade, Four Annas (25 Paise) for Clerks and above Grade. The first Naga Club building under Rheichalie Pienyü Peshkar of the DC Office was at Chotobosti below Mission Compound on the eastern aspect of the hill slope destroyed in the WW. II. There is an interestingly long story of how the present Naga Club building came about, its long occupation by the Forest department, and how it returned back (with the help of God) to the Club again from the clutches of a difficult forceful Government (Gov’t seized other Plots belonging to the NNC) During late seventies, a few well-known persons led by Lt Neilakuolie Belho and Lt Samuel Mezhür Sekhose tried to appropriate the Naga Club and its Building claiming they are the Naga Club. A dispute arose and remained protracted for quite some time, at last it went to the District Magistrate Court of the DC Kohima. Finally; the Court de-

To womankind

orthright, I have always loved cooking, and I do cook out of my passion and love and not because I’m supposed to do. I believe, there’s nothing that divides the criteria of work between male and a female. Many have misunderstood this ‘work’ but cooking itself it’s an art. And one should never take art for granted limiting its source to one category only. Art itself is life and we all humans be it men or women do live this life. My statement here is to my womanhood. Dear women, what had God not given you that you take yourself so little? Ain’t you equal and as special as that of men? Instead, (mind me not brothers) I dare say we women are more of worth than that of men. All things you see in and around your environment are made out of dust, out of nothingness. But you women, you are made out of something by Thy Holy hands. You are made out of man’s ribs; you are made out of flesh. Don’t you see your worth among beings? Why don’t you utilize your giftedness? I did just attended a conference of Western Sumi Students Union at Mughavi village on 27-29th April, 18. Much dissatisfaction I had to my women stand even before my attendance to the conference. Yet with my witness there again widen my eyes towards the never changing trend of PATRIARCHAL SYSTEM OF LEADERSHIP IN ALL STUDENT’S UNIONS, BODIES AND FEDERATIONS. There in the conference, seats for officials were being placed. And many officials from various organizations came and went by but I saw no women official taking that seat. My heart longed each session to see my women official who could come and sit on that faithful sofa chair. But since men have taken the head over other Co’s, there he seated handsomely. ‘That chair’ my women,

clared the Case in favor of the Elder’s Group led by one Lt. Peselie Suokhrie, Lt. Azhüto Rengma, Lt. Khriesavisie Hieme, Kewezhü Mero as Joint Secretary and Lt. Vilavor Liegise its Secretary. Since then the Naga Club Building continued to this day under the care of the elders group all of who have passed away except its surviving Caretaker Joint Secretary Kewezhü Mero still alive today. The Club is till today properly or not, under the Care, as per the Court ruling, of the Naga Elders group under its Joint Secretary. Any other groups intending to claim the Club have to set aside the Court Order first before attempting to appropriate the Naga Club. This Writer, not heir to any original member, feels sensibly, reasonably, if not naturally, the Club belongs to the legal descendants of the original Members only, several of whose direct descendants are still alive. They (the descendants of the original Members) or the Jt. Secretary of the group taking care of the Naga Club Building Kewezhü Mero appropriately may call a meeting to harmonize the simple ethically issue to a consensus, not you collecting every dick and tom Naga from everywhere. If I may, you would do well to go slow carefully, sensibly, legally, and not rush to appropriate the Naga Club and its Plot or the Building at the risk of legal complication. Thepfulhouvi Solo

Choosing the right course/stream after class 10: A dilemma of every student and parent

xperiences should not be ignored. It teaches us many lesson and assist us in making trivial as well as serious decisions about our life and career that can have serious impact later. In anticipation of the “NBSE class 10 exam result 2018”, parents/guardians has been actively engaged in serious thinking about what course/stream can best suit their child and prosper as they go along the path, perhaps, without considering the repercussions that will follow for any wrong decision. It has been reflecting as a trend, especially in India, where parents decide beforehand about the course that their children should study and career to pursue which is induced by the most common and popular choices of others, without trying to know about the interest and capabilities of their children. Many of our potential children had failed in their life/career or were lost on the way because they pursued or were pursuing diluted choices instead of their interest based choices. One such reality was demonstrated through the popular Bollywood movie of 2009, the “THREE IDIOTS’’ Directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It is not merely a movie, but, a movie of substance, which had enlightened the viewers and broadened their perspective. Wise viewers had looked beyond the movie in order to understand the reality and the rigid mind set of our people. In the context of Nagaland, the most common errors that we’ve been making with respect to decisions on course/stream after class 10 and beyond since long time ago are: 1. Decisions of the parents/guardians are being induced by the exam result of the child, in other words, domination of the recency effect, without checking the quality or competencies of the child and simply trusting the child based on the exam result. 2. Following the common path or general trend, without seriously assessing on whether the child has the required capabilities and interest to study the course or blindly desiring and deciding for the child based on others’ choices.

3. Randomly choosing a particular course/stream without properly understanding its scope or career prospects. 4. Failing to involve the child in the decision making process, by assuming that they (parents) have the ability to make the best decision for their child. The probability of success of a child is not defined by the unilateral choices parents make for the child no matter how good it looks in the sight of the parents, but, by the right choices the child makes himself at the right time, taking into consideration his interest, strengths and weaknesses accompanied by unswerving determination and diligence. The decision to take up either, Science, Arts, Commerce or any other course does not merely depend on the marks obtained in class 10. Key factors like interest of the child, capabilities and skill set of the child, scope of the course/stream, opportunities, etc., should come under the ambit of such important decision. The role of the parents/guardians is to find possible ways to provide adequate information on the various courses/streams available, viz., Arts, Science, Commerce, etc., vividly explain its scope, probable career opportunities and guide the child to make right choice based on their interest and capabilities. We need to question ourselves, whether we are choosing it for ourselves or making up our mind to give freedom of choice to our children to decide themselves based on their interest and personal strengths. The impact of such choices on course/stream is not just for temporary rather it will interfere in all aspects in the life and career of the child for very long term. Assume responsibility as trustworthy parents/ guardians towards your children. We cannot afford to make wrong decisions which will impede the growth of our promising children. The way forward is longer, wise decisions will make the life of your child and any wrong decision will ruin the life of your child. K. Zubemo Humtsoe, Asst. Professor, St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama

Protective thinking: How India restrain Northeast extremist political outfits

are not only for male leaders. Do you understand? Tell me, who men have stopped you from sitting on that chair. (From previous issue) order to solve the tribal political is- Another horrible practice is boasting It’s you; it’s you my sisters It is only in the initial stages sues as well as the injustice suffered in one’s own land. This has to go, who have not allowed yourof the political movement launched by India’s minority communities. the majority of tribal people have an self. It’s you yourself who by varied tribal communities in the Unequal representatives in parliament unrestrained habit of boasting in their have not made this move. as well as in the states’ assemblies Don’t you feel you’re equally northeast region that the GoI chose in the northeast have often enabled own land and this practice adds more to use its military strength in supinjuries while passing each other’s responsible to the society? larger communities with more rep- territory. Tribal people have lost more pressing those movements. After the Don’t you feel, enough of resentatives to dominate and passed this patriarchal model of initial stages, factionalism and ethnic biased legislation without taking the lives fighting each other than in havconflicts followed, and the GoI (foling encounters with central military leadership? Don’t you want to smaller tribal groups into account. taste new? Don’t you want to lowing the footsteps of its colonial With unequal representatives in the forces. The spirit of humanism has to bring this change? Don’t you predecessors) simply stood aside and parliament and state assemblies, the step into our mental psyche. The only want your people to breathe watched the drama unfold by different constitutional provisions of securing way forward for the tribes is to give ethnic communities. up the deadly practice of playing the your air too? social, political, and economic justice numbers game, as practiced in Indian India did wonders again by intelYou too have step. I to all the people of India will remain know and respect your walk. ligently dealing with the numerous a textbook promise. For the oppressor politics. Such numbers game will only extremist political outfits, where some add more sorrows. The creation of an As everything starts from the will remain oppressor. effective alliance between the numerlower ground, I appreciate outfits were given more attention than The Stand of Those not Involved ous tribal communities of the norththat you have come up. But their counterparts. India also success- with Extremist Political Outfits east is the only way forward now to I urge, why… why do you fully placed all the demands of selfThose individuals, as well as stop this climb? Why are you determination and political autonomy those employed with central and achieve any political goals. Conclusion satisfied with so little? Why under its internal disturbance category state government, not part of extremThe extremist political outfits do you feel enough with just a where other countries cannot inter- ist political outfits and its agendas, taste? Men who have climbed fere in its internal affairs. Another often have secret inclination toward along with their tribal communities along with you, there they masterstroke of India is that it gave those outfits based on tribe identities must make peace with each other and are today, on that chair. That free hands to the extremist political since he or she is recognised under initiate a new progressive approach chair could have been yours outfits in the north-eastern region to “scheduled tribe category” and thinks toward each other’s aspirations, failing too. If only, if only you have function within the states’ territories nothing other than preserving and which the same cycle of domination as they wished, not caring about the promoting his/her tribe language by larger and biased communities continued this climb. Women, why don’t you ill-effects of parallel governments in and influence in state politics and in will continue at the state level and the understand that president’s the states that ultimately led to the government machineries. Such atti- GoI shall continue to control all the and general secretary’s post creation of more factions with no tudes among the majority of the tribal political outfits through well-planned are not only for men. Women authority to control and regulate their population continue to ignite ethnic/ strategy and shrewd tactics. Lastly, the political outfits also need to rethink if are not only limited to women activities. These developments were all tribal tensions from time to time. they are really improving or creating coordinators and other sec- foreseen and, thus, the GoI systemA Cure for Ethnic Tensions retaries. You can and are atically choose these tactics knowing The concept of “my people,” more chaos and destruction in the abled. There’s a road even fully-well the nefarious consequences based on blood relation and dialect, lives of those they claim to represent in the skies, and you fly they were to unleash. needs to be given up, for whether we as pursue their political agendas. Another factor that prompted like each other or not, we are peren(Concluded) over. Why do you take no heed? Why don’t you allow the tribal communities to start politi- nial neighbours living side by side Pakinrichapbo (Advocate), cal movements is the unequal repre- and sharing one common aspiration. yourself go? Samziuram Village, Peren I don’t want, I don’t sentatives in parliament and states want you nor anyone of us assemblies based on the population to just grow and get mar- size. Being classified as minorities, ried that tomorrow we may these tribal groups feared of being complain beneath our kitchen overrun by larger communities in roofs to our dear beloved hus- their own lands. Hence, they saw a bands about implementations creation of a separate autonomous implemented by them. state within the framework of Indian Let’s not be that my dear constitution as the only option left for women. Let’s come up, take them. Regardless, in both matters of up and lead up that we may independence and statehood demand, Sir, The world now is going through a technology revolution. Although not be a mere listener and a the GoI in connivance with larger we may take it for granted, the smart phone in our hands is connected mere newspaper reader. You communities with larger representaand I are no less. Let’s con- tives in states’ assembly has so far to the biggest network of information ever known to man (Internet). It tinue our climb and have this managed to contain the entire political gives us access to communication, taking pictures and videos, transferring those pictures almost instantaneously. Lost in the world of video games strong will to dig deep with outfits of the region. and technology, many young people have completely lost touch with the faith that tomorrow, we will I certainly think it necessary for physical book. Parents should invest in good books with pictures to leave all be seated on that await- the GoI and other major regional po- around their homes. Children love to pick them up and look at the pictures. ing chair which we do really litical parties including all the minori- Maybe, it will teach them the value of reading something and learning deserve. We can. ties groups to rethink and have serious without the multiple distractions that are just a click away when it comes debates on unequal representatives to reading on the internet. Vini H Aye, Citizen, in Parliament and state assembly in Khughovi village Samuel, Dimapur Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

2 held in Bengaluru voter ID card case been seized and investigation is going on under the supervision of the EC. The entire material indicate a planned work over a period of time to survey and locate the vulnerable electors and induce them through middlemen,” Kumar said. The constituency has a total of 4,71,459 voters, with an elector to population ratio of 75.43 per cent, which is higher than the average across the total 28 constituencies in Bengaluru. “The Rarajeshwari Nagar constituency had 44,857 voters added to the electoral rolls this year, a 10.3 per cent increase in the number of voters added, as against the state average of 6.04 per cent,” Kumar added. A Deputy Election Commissioner is to soon visit the state to take the stock of the situation. The ruling Congress blamed the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the incident, calling it a conspiracy by the party leaders in an

apartment that allegedly belonged to a former BJP corporator Manjula Nanjamari. “In a flat owned by a former BJP corporator, and in a flat rented out to a BJP corporator candidate, how did 10,000 voter IDs come into being? Facing imminent defeat, this is a conspiracy hatched by the BJP leaders,” Congress spokesman Randeep Singh Surjewala told reporters here. The BJP urged the EC to countermand the election in the constituency, calling the incident an attempt by the ruling Congress to allegedly rig the election. “The BJP demands countermanding of elections in Rajarajeshwari Nagar in light of latest revelations of tens of thousands of fake voter IDs and empty packets of hard currency. This is Congress conspiracy to rig election in the face of their imminent defeat,” said Union Minister and the party’s in-charge for state polls Prakash Javadekar.

In CM’s absence, one minister should get charge: Yashwant

Five girls drown in Bihar

Bengaluru, May 9 (IANS): Two persons were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly keeping about 10,000 voter cards and over a lakh counterfoils at a flat in Bengaluru’s Rajarajeshwari Nagar assembly segment, a senior police officer said. “Two persons have been arrested, one for committing the electoral offence of keeping several voter cards in one place and another for breaking into the apartment where the voter cards and counterfoils were kept, without informing the Election Commission authorities,” Additional Commissioner of Police Bijay Kumar Singh told IANS here. State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kumar told reporters here on Wednesday that a total of 9,896 voter cards and over a lakh counterfoils resembling acknowledgement slips were seized so far from a flat in the Assembly constituency, ahead of the May 12 assembly election.

Sanjiv Kumar Police and Election Commission officials, however, did not disclose the details of the people arrested. “Preliminary investigation shows that the voter cards are genuine, but the counterfoils are yet to be verified,” Kumar said. An FIR was registered on the incident, he added. Along with the voter cards and counterfoils, the poll panel officials have also seized survey formats with names of the voters, mobile numbers, caste, Aadhaar number, below poverty line (BPL) card details, and photographs of houses. “All the materials have

Panaji, May 9 (IANS): Former Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday said that in the absence of the Chief Minister, one minister should be appointed to chair the Cabinet so that the official business of the state goes on unhindered. “If one works within the spirit of the Constitution, in the absence of a Chief Minister, one person Yashwant Sinha should get charge who can He was asked to comconduct a Cabinet meeting and the business of the state ment on a three-member continues,” Sinha told the cabinet advisory committee appointed by ailing Chief media here.

Minister Manohar Parrikar to govern the state in his absence. Parrikar has been absent from the state since the last two and a half months after he was first hospitalised for food poisoning and later shifted to the US for advance treatment for pancreatic cancer. Sinha said the precedent was followed at the Central government level when a senior cabinet minister is appointed by the Prime Minister to oversee affairs in the latter’s absence.

Patna, May 9 (IANS): Five girls drowned in Bihar’s Madhubani district on Wednesday when they had taken out buffaloes to graze, police said.The girls slipped into deep water in a big pond near Navtoli village under Babubarhi block in Madhubani and drowned, a district police official said. According to police officials, the girls, following their return from a governmentrun middle school, went as usual to take the buffaloes in a nearby field when the accident occurred. The bodies have been recovered and sent for autopsy, police said.

Odisha govt orders action against potato hoarders Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS): In its bid to check soaring potato price’s in the state, the Odisha government on Wednesday directed all District Collectors to take action against those indulging in hoarding. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Surya Narayan Patro directed the officials concerned to arrest the hoarders and black-marketeers. The district administrators have been directed to keep a close watch on availability and arrival of potato in the market and ensure those to the consumers at reasonable prices. Wholesalers in Cuttack city had been allowed to stock up to 500 quintals of potato each, while each wholesaler of Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Rourkela and Puri cities would be able to stock up to 350 quintal each, said the Minister. Wholesalers of other cities and towns in the state have been allowed to stock 150 quintal each.

Delhi government extends electricity subsidy: Sisodia New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): The Delhi government has decided to extend a subsidy of Rs 2 per unit to consumers who uses upto 400 units of electricity a month, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said here on Wednesday. The decision was approved in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Sisodia said and added that consumers who use up to 100 units a month would get a extra subsidy of Rs 100 per bill. For consumers who use upto 200 units, the rate would be Rs 1 per unit and from 201-400 units it would Rs 2.5. “The cabinet approved the Department of Power’s proposal for revised extension of subsidy for electricity consumers consuming upto 400 units per month at a flat rate of Rs two per unit,” an official statement said. Addressing media after the cabinet meeting, Sisodia, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said: “After we came to power, we reduced the electricity

Manish Sisodia rates for people who use up to 400 units by half. In the past three years, we have not allowed the electricity rates to increase. “Delhi electricity rate will remain the same or will be a little less (now).” Power Minister Satyendar Jain said that in the past five years, electricity rates had come down by about 50 per cent in all categories. The minister also added that Delhi now gets 24 hours of power in a day.

NCLAT stays Rs 171.55 cr penalty on Eveready K o l k at a , M ay 9 (IANS): Battery maker Eveready Industries on Wednesday said the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) put a stay on the Rs 171.55 crore penalty order imposed on the company by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The NCLAT also directed the company to deposit 10 per cent of the penalty amount within 15 days with its Registry. “The company preferred an appeal and stay application before the NCLAT, New Delhi, against the CCI’s Order dated April 19. “The same was listed today (Wednesday) and the NCLAT was pleased to stay the penalty with the direction of depositing 10 per cent of the penalty amount within 15 days with the Registry of the NCLAT,” it said in a regulatory filing.

HC seeks Centre, DGCA reply on plea seeking cap on air fare New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Central government and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to file response on a plea seeking capping of air fares charged by the various airlines in the country. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C. Hari Shankar has also asked the Civil Aviation Ministry to reply on the on the plea as it listed the matter for August 8. The court was hearing a plea filed by consumer rights activist Bejon K. Misra who has said that

the authorities are behaving like “silent spectators” to the “arbitrary” fixing of fares by the airlines. Misra said that capping of air fares or guidelines to regulate them are necessary to ensure “greater transparency and accountability” and “discourage profiteering”. Citing the recent episode of IndiGo airline which had cancelled a large number of its flights after Airbus A320 Neo planes were grounded due to safety concerns, he said IndiGo passengers had to book tickets at the last minute on other airlines at exorbitant prices.

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Walmart buys 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion

New Delhi, May 9 (PTI): Walmart Inc Wednesday said it is buying 77 per cent stake in Flipkart for about USD 16 billion (Rs 1.05 lakh crore), its biggest deal which will give the US retailer access to Indian ecommerce market that is estimated to grow to USD 200 billion within a decade. The deal, wherein co-founder Sachin Bansal and Japan’s Softbank Corp Group are exiting, values Flipkart at USD 20.8 billion. It is the biggest M&A deal in India this year. “Walmart’s investment includes USD 2 billion of new equity funding, which will help Flipkart accelerate growth in the future,” a Walmart statement said. They “are also in discussions with additional potential investors who may join the round, which could result in Walmart’s investment stake moving lower after the transaction is complete”, the statement added. “Even so, the company would retain clear majority ownership,” Walmart said. Google parent Alpha-

bet Inc seen to be the potential investor who may get as much as 15 per cent. Binny Bansal, who had co-founded Flipkart with Sachin 11 years ago, will retain his 5.5 per cent stake and will be Chairman of the company’s Board. Walmart’s Krish Iyer will be the CEO of the company which will continue to be based out of Bengaluru. Walmart and Flipkart will remain separate brands and the Indian e-commerce company will have an independent Board, which will be revamped to give representation to the US firm.

Tencent Holdings Ltd, Tiger Global Management LLC and Microsoft Corp will also continue to remain shareholders in Flipkart, Walmart said without divulging their stake. “While the immediate focus will be on serving customers and growing the business, Walmart supports Flipkart’s ambition to transition into a publicly-listed, majority-owned subsidiary in the future,” it said. Pre-deal, Tiger Global Management held about 20 per cent stake in Flipkart. The deal is subject to clearance from Competi-

tion Commission of India and other regulators. It is expected to close later this year. The deal will help the US retail giant -- which has seen consumers migrate to online platforms like those run by Amazon -- get a vantage position in e-commerce space in the world’s fastest growing economy which has a huge untapped but rapidly growing market. Only 14 per cent of its over 400 million Internet users shop online and the number is projected to rise to over 50 per cent by 2026. The deal would bring over 175 million users to Walmart, which has been eyeing the Indian market for a few years. So far it had been handicapped by India’s retail policy that does not allow overseas companies to sell directly to consumers (except in wholesale cashand-carry segment). Companies like Flipkart and Amazon operate as e-commerce marketplaces – a segment that allows 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI).

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price increase in 2017 was 3.6 per cent and projected it to be five per cent in 2018 and 2019. “The current account deficit in fiscal year 2017-18 is expected to widen somewhat but should remain modest, financed by robust foreign direct investment inflows,” the report said. After India, Bangladesh is projected to be the fastest-growing economy in South Asia with growth rates of seven per cent for 2018 and 2019; Sri Lanka is projected to grow at four per cent in 2018 and 4.5 in 2019, and Nepal five per cent in 2018 and four per cent in next. (Pakistan, which is grouped with the Middle East, is not covered in the Asia report.) Overall, the report said that Asia continues to be both the fastest-growing region in the world and the main engine of the world’s economy. The region contributes more than 60 per cent of global growth and threequarters of this comes from India and China, which is expected to grow 6.6 per cent in 2018 and 6.4 per cent

San Francisco, May 9 (IANS): Users can now book tickets, order food, make appointments and reservations from Instagram itself as the photo and video sharing app on Wednesday rolled out “call-to-action buttons” for businesses. With “Instagram Direct” and by adding these buttons to their profile, businesses would help customers connect with the third-party partners from the platform. “Starting today, businesses will have a better way to manage their messages. Users will be able to see important new customer messages in the main ‘Direct’ inbox, instead of in the pending folder,” the company said in a blog post. “Users will also be able to star and filter conversations to come back to messages they would want to follow up on. Additionally, in the coming weeks we’ll begin testing quick replies so that you can easily respond to common questions,” the company said.

United Nations, May 9 (IANS): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirmed on Wednesday that India will be the fastest growing major economy in 2018, with a growth rate of 7.4 per cent that rises to 7.8 per cent in 2019 with medium-term prospects remaining positive. The IMF’s Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook report said that India was recovering from the effects of demonetisation and the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax and “the recovery is expected to be underpinned by a rebound from transitory shocks as well as robust private consumption.” Medium-term consumer price index inflation “is forecast to remain within but closer to the upper bound of the Reserve Bank of India’s inflation-targeting banda of four per cent with a plus or minus two per cent change, the report said. However, it added a note of caution: “In India, given increased inflation pressure, monetary policy should maintain a tightening bias.” It said the consumer

in 2019, it said. The report said that US President Donald Trump’s fiscal stimulus is expected to support Asia’s exports and investment. The Asian region’s growth rate was expected to be 5.6 per cent for 2018 and 2019. However, in the medium term the report said that “downside risks dominate” for the region and these include a tightening of global financial conditions, a shift toward protectionist policies, and an increase in geopolitical tensions. Because of these uncertainties the IMF urged the countries in the region to follow conservative policies “aimed at building buffers and increasing resilience” and push ahead with structural reforms. “While mobile payments are expanding sharply in such economies as Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines, on average Asia is lagging sub-Saharan Africa,” the IMF said, adding that the region should take steps to ensure it is able to reap the full benefits of increasing digitalisation in the global economy.

Rupee drops 15p to fresh 15-month Gold maintains momentum IOC has temporarily moderated low on rising crude, capital flight on jewellers’ buying; silver slips fuel prices: Chairman Sanjiv

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“We have decided to temporarily moderate retail prices by not passing on the required increase as we believe the current international oil product prices are not supported by fundamentals. So we have decided to wait for a while,” Singh said.

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New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has kept prices of transport fuel unchanged since April 24, temporarily suspending the dynamic pricing regime and despite a rise in international rates, to avoid panic among consumers, IOC Chairman Sanjiv Singh said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters here on the sidelines of the launch of bids for City Gas Distribution (CGD) licenses, Singh said the decision is based on the belief that current global prices “are not supported by fundamentals.”

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gains. Globally, gold fell 0.67 per cent to USD 1,305.40 an ounce and silver dipped by 0.52 per cent to USD 16.36 an ounce in Singapore. A depreciating rupee against the dollar made imports of gold costlier, which supported the uptrend, they said. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity edged up by Rs 10 each to Rs 32,240 and Rs 32,090 per 10 grams, respectively. The metal had gained Rs 250 in the previous three sessions. Sovereign, however, remained flat at Rs 24,800 per piece of eight grams. On the other hand, silver ready fell by Rs 80 to Rs 40,570 per kg, while weekly-based delivery held steady at Rs 39,870 per kg.

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New Delhi, May 9 (PTI): Rising for the fourth straight session, gold prices ticked higher by Rs 10 to Rs 32,240 per 10 grams at the bullion market Wednesday largely on sustained buying by local jewellers, shrugging off a weak trend overseas. Silver, however, drifted lower by Rs 80 to Rs 40,570 due to reduced offtake by industrial units amid subdued global cues. Traders said increased buying by local jewellers to meet ongoing wedding season demand at the domestic spot market helped gold prices trade marginally higher. However, a weak trend overseas, as the dollar regained ground after briefly dipping following US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, restricted the

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Mumbai, May 9 (PTI): The r upee Wednesday tumbled to a low of 67.48 before closing at fresh 15month low of 67.27, down by 15 paise against the US currency, due to growing concerns over surging crude prices and foreign capital outflows. This is the lowest closing for the rupee since February 7, 2017 when it had settled at 67.41 against the dollar. Panic dollar demand from importers and traders sent the Indian unit tumbling by a sharp 40 paise to 67.48 in early trade, triggering the central bank’s intervention to defend the sinking currency, a currency dealer said. Some state-owned banks were seen selling dollars aggressively possibly

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Syria blames Israel for air strike near Damascus London, May 9 (Agencies): Syrian state media says Israel has launched an air strike against an army position south of the capital Damascus. The Sana news agency said Syrian air defences had shot down two Israeli missiles in the Kiswah area on Tuesday. It said that two civilians were killed in the resulting fire, but a monitoring group reported the deaths of at least nine pro-government forces. Earlier on Tuesday, there were reports of loud explosions at a military base in the area. A commander supporting President Bashar al-Assad told Reuters news agency that the strike had targeted a Syrian army position. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, said the target was an arms depot.

Quakes rattle NW Pakistan, 9 children injured P e s h awa r , M ay 9 (PTI): Two strong earthquakes with one measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale Wednesday jolted parts of northwest Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, injuring at least nine children and causing panic among the residents. The epicentre of the quake measuring above 6 was along the AfghanistanTajikistan border and it originated at a depth of 97 kilometre, said a spokesman for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Metrological Department. The tremor was felt hours after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, injuring at least nine children and spreading fear among residents. The epicenter of the quake was northwestern city of Bannu at a depth of 12 kilometres.

Members of Iran’s parliament burnt a US flag in protest to Donald Trump stance.

said they would continue to adhere to the Iranian deal because it has made the world “a safer place.” The statement called on the US to ensure that the structure of the deal stay intact and “avoid taking action which obstructs its full implementation by all other parties to the deal.” “After engaging with the US Administration in a thorough manner over the past months, we call on the US to do everything possible to preserve the gains for nuclear non-proliferation brought about by the JCPoA [Iran deal], by allowing for a continued enforcement of its main elements,” the statement read. The leaders also urged Iran to “show restraint in response to the decision by the US.” Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said: “The US has

announced that it doesn’t respect its commitments.” He said he believed the agreement could still survive if other negotiating partners defied Trump. But Rouhani warned that he has instructed the country’s atomic energy agency to prepare to restart enrichment of uranium at an industrial level in a few weeks’ time should the deal collapse completely. Iranian lawmakers set a paper US flag on fire at parliament on Wednesday morning, shouting, “Death to America!”. Iran’s parliament speaker said that “Trump only understands the language of force”. Russia said it was deeply disappointed by Trump’s decision to abandon the deal. Washington’s actions were “flagrantly trampling on the norms of interna-

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tional law”, Russia’s foreign ministry said. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” over Trump’s decision, calling on all other nations to support the agreement and preserve the deal. The top European Union diplomat, Federica Mogherini, called on the international community to stick to the Iran nuclear deal The EU is “determined to preserve” the Iran nuclear deal despite the US withdrawal, Mogherini has said, pledging to “stay true” if Tehran stuck to its commitments. The 2015 accord “is delivering on its goal which is guaranteeing that Iran doesn’t develop nuclear weapons, the European Union is determined to preserve it,” Mogherini said.

Washington, May 9 (IANS): The World Bank has rejected Pakistani media reports about former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif laundering $4.9 billion to India. The local office of the Washington-based multilateral agency issued the press release hours after Pakistan’s anti-corruption watchdog -- the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) -- on Tuesday announced the launch of an inquiry against Sharif over money laundering allegations. The NAB swung into action about two years after a private TV channel alleged that $4.9 billion was laundered from Pakistan to India in 2016, according to a report by the Express Tribune. “In the past day, there have been media reports citing the World Bank’s Remittances and Migration Report of 2016. These media reports are incorrect,” the World Bank said in a statement.

Multiple attacks on police stations in Kabul kill seven

Afghans run from the site of a suicide attack, in the center of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

Kabul, May 9 (IANS): At least seven people were killed and another 17 were wounded in multiple attacks on police districts in the Afghan capital on Wednesday, officials said. According to police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai, the first attack began with a blast when two militants equipped with arms and suicide vests targeted a police station in Police District 13 in Dashti Barchi locality at 11.30 a.m, Xinhua news agency reported. After hours of fight-

Nepal says ‘no’ to China for multi-billion power project Kathmandu, May 9 (IANS): The Nepal government has said “no” to China to build the Budhi Gandaki hydroelectricity project that was awarded to a Chinese firm by the previous Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’led dispensation in 2016. The previous government had also asked China to list the project under the its Belt and Road Initiative, of which Nepal is a part. The decision by the current government on Tuesday came as relief to New Delhi as it fears that investment in Beijing would surpass in Nepal and would lessen India’s clout in Kathmandu. The Prachanda-led government, without any tendering, had decided to award the contract to China Gezhouba Group Company to build the scheme under the engineeringprocurement-construction-and-financing (EPCF) model which led to a huge controversy in Nepal.

ing, six people including two police personnel and two attackers were killed and nine others sustained injuries. In a span of 20 minutes, another blast took place as a group of militants targeted a police station in Police District 10 in Shahri Now locality. According to an official, one person was killed and eight others injured in the second attack while operations were still underway to eliminate the attacking militants.

Interior Minister Wais Barmak said that “special forces were trying to bring the situation under control”. The Islamic State outfit claimed responsibility for the attack in Police District 13 while the Taliban reportedly claimed responsibility for the other attack, Xinhua said. However, the Afghan Intelligence -- National Directorate of Security -- said that the notorious Haqqani terrorist network was involved in the coordinated attacks. It added that the attacks were planned with the support of Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group. Kabul has witnessed several attacks so far this year. On April 30, at least 41 people, including 10 journalists were killed in a twin suicide bombing and a shooting. Three weeks ago, an Islamic State suicide bomber targeted a voter registration center in western Kabul, killing 69 people.

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Washington/London, May 9 (PTI): US President Donald Trump’s decision to dump the landmark Iran nuclear deal has shocked the world, with America’s closest allies like France, Germany and the UK expressing concern over it while Iran’s foes Israel and Saudi Arabia welcoming the move. Trump yesterday announced that he would be pulling the US out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, calling the agreement “defective at its core.” The deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was negotiated and agreed to by Iran and the P5+1 (the US, UK, France, China, Russia and Germany). The 2015 agreement curbed Iran’s nuclear activities in return for the lifting of UN, US and EU sanctions. European leaders said they would stay committed to the accord even after Trump defied allies and other world leaders in breaking the commitment. British Prime Minister Theresa May, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres have all warned Trump not to scrap the deal. However, they have also conceded that the pact negotiated by former president Barack Obama is far from perfect and needs some “fixes.” In a joint statement after Trump’s announcement, May, Merkel and Macron emphasised their “concern” about Trump’s decision and

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DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been organizing various activities and programmes for the benefit of farmers and people in the agricultural sector. Suruhutu Block: ATMA, Zunheboto Suruhutu block conducted various trainings and demonstrations on April 18 and 20 at Suruhuto town, Tichipami, Phuye new and Phuye old villages. Resource person, Dr. Samuel, WDT educated the farmers on “managemental practices on cattle rearing”. Vitamins and other medicine were also distributed. On the same day Block Technology Team (BTT) convener Qhenito Yeptho initiated the formation of Food Security Group (FSG) called Pukiqhe Muqo with eight members at Sur uhuto town. Livika L. Zhimomi, BTM, resource person trained, the farmers on mushroom cultivation. A field demonstration and training on king chilli and okra was given by Moanenla Jamir, ATM. To further encourage the farmers, spawn of oyster mushroom, seeds of king chilli and okra (tamanna F1 variety) were distributed among the farmers. Altogether 35 farmers along with ATMA officials benefitted from the training programme. Wo k h a B l o c k : ATMA Wokha block on April 21 conducted a “farm school programme” on Integrated Farming System (IFS) at New K Y M C

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Changsu Village. A press release issued by ATMA Wokha stated that in the programme, BTT convenor, Zuthunglo Erui, highlighted the concept of farm school and integrated farming system. She also emphasised on proper utilization of farms so that they offer the highest returns. Demonstration on “method of insecticides application” was carried out by resource person, WDT (LRD), Amos, wherein he also briefed the participants on the significance of IPM system in controlling pest population, crops and keeping the environment clean of chemical pollutants. Altogether 16 farmers participated in the programme chaired by ATM, Elilo Kikon. Sprayers, Neem-oil, and polythene were distributed to all the participants. Wakching Block: ATMA Mon, Wakching block conducted training and demonstration programmes on April 26 and 27 at Chingdang village with ATM, C. Jaitok Phom, ATM, Pangchong and BTM, Roseline Pusa as resource persons. A press release from ATMA Mon, Wakching block stated that demonstrations on dish wash and application of neem oil in cucurbits and training on hybrid maize cultivation was conducted. On April 27, demonstration was conducted on bio-fertilizers for seed treatment and training on

cultivation practices of Solanaceous crops was also conducted. The program was attended by 17 farmers wherein dish wash kits, neem oil and bio-fertilizers were distributed to the attendees. Chen Block: ATMA Mon Chen block conducted a two-day training and demonstrations programme at Chenwednyu village on April 27 and 28 with ATM, Chuba and ATM, Marina as resource persons. A press release from ATMA Mon Chen block stated that the resource persons demonstrated the preparation and use of low cost yellow sticky trap and highlighted its importance in trapping insects and pest in organic farming. The resource persons also trained the farmers on the importance of managing weeds in organic farming. 23 farmers from Chenwednyu benefitted from the training program. Raw materials for preparation of low cost yellow sticky traps were also distributed to the farmers. Panso Block: ATMA Tuensang Panso block conducted training, demonstrations and mobilization of farmers at Pathso Nokeng and Panso village from April 27 to 28, with ATMs Zulutoshi, Kezhasalie and Visapa as resource persons. Zulutoshi demonstrated “Insect and pest management in mandarin orange”, while Visapa spoke on “Package and practices of pineapple”

on April 27 at Pathso Nokeng. In a separate programme held at Panso village on April 28, training & demonstration on construction of fish pond and on pomegranate was conducted by ATM Kezhasalie. For the cultivation of pomegranate, air layering process was given special focus. Further, farmers were mobilized whereby Ale-yie SHG was formed. Altogether 31 farmers attended the programme. Ts e m i n y u b l oc k : ATMA Tseminyu block conducted a demonstration on intercropping of maize and soybean on April 19 at Henbenji with ATM Tseminyu block, Sharon Kent as the resource person. A press release by ATMA Tseminyu block stated that farmers were briefed on the importance of intercropping and various crops that could be intercropped with legumes-The main advantage in maize and soybean intercropping being fertility of the soil due to legumes thereby increasing yield. Also the microclimate variation of intercropping plays an important role in increasing maize yield. The cropping patterns can be done with row ratios 2M:2S, 2M:6S or 4M:6S, she explained. Also, ATMA Tseminyu block conducted a demonstration on integrated pest management of Taro root on the same day at Tseminyu with ATM Tseminyu block, Sharon Kent as resource

person for the session. A press release from ATMA Tseminyu stated that Taro is an important vegetable crop especially in the fertile wet regions of India. However, for the past 3-4 years pests’ infestation has been very high. The underground corm besides being edible its leaves and petioles of leaves is used for many pur poses. Pests such as mealy bug, whitefly, thrips, aphids, white spotted flea beetle, etc attacks the plant. Some of the IPM methods discussed were pest surveillance, destr uction of debris, proper crop rotation, use of resistant variety, FYM, mechanical traps, use of bio control agents such as egg parasitoid trichogramma etc. Tuli block: A twoday training on intercropping of Kharif crops was conducted by ATMA Tuli block Mokokchung on April 19 and 20 at Tuli, Molungyimsen and Loyung village followed by a field day and demonstration on various crops like maize and ginger cultivation. A press release from ATMA Tuli block Mokokchung stated that resource person ATM Tuli block, Imlipokyim trained the farmers on intercropping, its stability, and diversity to the cropping system and reducing chemical use. He also highlighted various aspects of compatible and incompatible crop for intercropping. Method demonstration on maize var. HQPM-5 was conducted by ATM Tuli block, Shilu Jamir. The farmers were given maize seed of HQPM-5 variety which were sown demonstrating appropriate spacing and other correct sowing methods. Altogether 43 farmers participated in the training programme. Chunlikha block: A two-day training on capacity building and demonstration on mushroom cultivation and seed treatment was conducted by Agriculture Technol-

ogy Management Agency (ATMA) Chunlikha block Kohima on April 19-21 at Ziphenyu, Msunyu, Chunlikha and Nsynyu villages. In a press release, ATMA Chunlikha block Kohima, stated that BTM Kekhriesielie trained the farmers on oyster mushroom cultivation and advised the farmers to emphasize more on mushroom cultivation due to the low investment required, high income recovered and its climatic suitability. He also spoke on the medicinal importance of oyster mushroom and its high demand in the current market, and the recycling procedure to spend substrates into manures which can be used in fields. A new SHG called Kenyurhiin logwa comprising of eight women was formed. ATM Kebengi demonstrated treatment of seeds using trichoderma, and highlighted the benefits in controlling diseases such as root rot, damping off and other soil borne diseases. ATM Chenobu demonstrated integrated organic farming in jhum field. The concept of the demonstration was to maintain soil fertility and control pests and diseases thereby giving a high yield. ATM Sinlo gave a demonstration on liming the soil and spoke about how acidic soils inhibit crop growth functions, and of lime use in detoxification of soil and proper dosage of lime according to soil card to lime soil. Altogether 36 farmers attended the training programme. Tsaru block: ATMA Tsaru block Tuensang conducted a Kisan Gosthi, Training and Demonstration programme on April 20 at Longkhitpeh village. A press release from ATMA Tsaru block Tuensang stated that resource person ATM, Khatemenla spoke about low cost rain water harvesting structures (Jalkund). She also

imparted training on coconut soap preparation to the newly mobilized SHG group. ATM, Imlinukshi demonstrated, in the field, adoption of the practice of mulching, depending on the availability of materials (organic and in organic mulching), he also demonstrated weed management in organic farming. ATM, Tiyongnaro spoke on intercropping of crops based on different season and also nursery raising management and transplanting in chilly. “AVI SHG” group was mobilized and formed. The programme was chaired by BTM, Dr. T. Arenmongla. A total of 30 farmers attended the event. After the programme, seed money as well as inputs were handed over to the newly mobilized SHG. Tizit Block: ATMA Mon Tizit block conducted a one-day training for farmers of Tizit block at Zakho village and Lapa village on April 20 with Block Technology Manager (BTM), K Mhonchumo and Assistant Technology Manager (ATM), Lensanok Tzudir as the resource persons. A press release from ATMA Mon Tizit block stated that in the technical session, K. Mhonchumo conducted a participatory rural appraisal and also did a SWOT analysis with the participants. The resource persons later gave hands-on training on the preparation of Bordeaux mixture which is widely used in vineyards as pesticides and later they also demonstrated the uses and applications of Bordeaux mixtures in tea gardens. Aboi block: ATMA Mon Aboi block conducted a training and demonstration at Chaoha Chingnyu on April 20 and 21 with ATM, Vikhotso Pucho as the resource person. A press release by ATMA Mon Aboi block stated that Pucho highlighted the importance of water conservation in Jhum cultivation and demonstrated the construction of water har-

vesting ponds (jalkund). The resource person also demonstrated the production of oyster mushrooms using banana fibres. Farmers were also trained on the uses and application of neem oil as a pesticide in organic farming. All together 34 members from two SHGs from two different villages participated in the two-day training event. Mushroom spawns, neem oil and vegetable seeds were distributed among the SHG groups. Also, on April 25 and 26, ATMA Mon, Aboi block conducted a two-day training and demonstration at Langmeng. A press release from ATMA Mon, Aboi block stated that the resource person Vikhotso Pucho demonstrated SRI stressing on its importance. The resource person also trained farmers in the use and preparation of Bordeaux mixture and paste. Altogether 28 farmers from Langmeang village benefitted from the training program. Ahthibung block: ATMA Ahthibung block, Peren conducted a training on “Agro-forestry practices and demonstration on nursery bed preparation” on April 21 at Pellhang village with BTM, Lhaihoichong Singson as the programme coordinator, ATM, Kevin Angami and ATM, Lireni as resource persons. A press release from ATMA Ahthibung block stated that resource person, Kevin Angami, said agro-forestry, if implemented properly, would be beneficial to the cultivator in every aspect. A demonstration on nursery bed preparation was shown by Lireni who also trained the farmers about its advantages. The programme began with a prayer by Kiki Baptist Church pastor Khuplun, while vote of thanks was delivered by ATM, Keneinguno. Altogether 30 farmers attended the training. K Y M C

Iranian nuke issue should be resolved through dialogue: India

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani with Narendra Modi during his visit to India earlier this year. NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (AGENCIES): As the Iran nuclear deal lay in tatters after US president Donald Trump walked out of the JCPOA, India finds itself on somewhat familiar territory of having to stay engaged with Iran despite a rash of US sanctions. Playing safe, MEA on Wednesday said, “India has always maintained that the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy by respecting Iran’s right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy as also the international community’s strong interest in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program. All parties should engage constructively to address and resolve issues that have arisen with respect to the

JCPOA.” India was one of the countries most relieved when the JCPOA was signed in 2015, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing it as a “triumph of diplomacy and sagacity”. During Hassan Rouhani’s visit here earlier this year, a joint statement recorded India’s support for the JCPOA, describing it as a “crucial contribution to the non-proliferation framework and international peace, stability and security”. India came under intense US pressure from 2011 regarding its exposure to Iran. Iran slipped from being India’s top source for oil, being replaced by Iraq and Saudi Arabia. In 2018, India promised to up its offtake of oil from Iran,

helping it to climb to No 3. That will be impacted and India may have to walk back from some of its optional commitments. During the sanctions years, India had built an alternative system of engaging with Iran while keeping its nose clean with the US — like using UCO Bank for payments. Those same processes will kick in this time too, officials said. Trump’s decision was anticipated. But enforcement too could be much weaker this time around. In 2011-12 there was unanimous enforcement of sanctions by the P5+1. This time the Europeans don’t want to tear up the deal, which means India will have many other countries willing to work around US sanctions, when they do

come into force. France, UK and Germany have all declared they would stand by the deal as have China and Russia. The 90-day and 180day waiver period given by the US means a number of countries, India included, will be able to wind down their operations in Iran. For India, the trouble spot here will be Chahbahar Port. Iranian sources said, India is expected to send some more equipment to Chahbahar in the coming weeks — that may be speeded up. In the previous round of sanctions, India and Afghanistan had managed to squeeze an exception from the US on Chahbahar. India is hoping for a similar exception this time. India won’t be alone, as a number of European countries, China and Russia will also be in line for exceptions. The trouble will be to get Indian private sector to invest in Iran, fearing US sanctions. As it is, the rupee-rial agreement to aid investments that were agreed upon during Rouhani’s visit is yet to get teeth. The threat of sanctions may make that happen. For the time being, India is waiting to see how the entire process unfolds. There is still 6 months for sanctions to be re-imposed. Given Trump’s unpredictability, anything could happen.

Bengal CID takes over carcass meat case probe Ko lkata , M ay 9 (IANS): West Bengal Police’s CID on Wednesday took over the probe into the carcass meat selling racket case that recently surfaced in the state and would take the apprehended persons in their custody soon, a senior officer said. “Yesm we have taken over the carcass meat case registered in South 24 Parganas district’s Budge Budge from the state police. All the arrested persons in the case would be remanded to CID custody,” Deputy Inspector General, West Bengal CID, Nishad Parvez told IANS. Police late last month busted a racket involved in processing the flesh of carcasses collected from dumping grounds in and adjoining suburbs and selling it to local restaurants and departmental stores and seized huge quantity of rotten meat from a city cold storage. A dozen people have so far been arrested including the kingpin Biswanath Garai (52), who also owned the cold storage in north Kolkata’s Narkeldanga. T h e We s t B e n g a l government on Tuesday formed a high-powered committee headed by the Chief Secretary to come up with a fool-proof mechanism to check any recurrence of the case that has created panic among consumers of non-vegetarian dishes in the state.

NPF takes a dig at BJP; warms up to Congress Bank employees protest (From p-1) He invited secular forces and regional minded people to come together in the present situation to defend the interest of the state. He said the BJP and NDPP are two faces of the same coin and so any candidate of either party will automatically become NDA candidate and will sit with BJP in Delhi even if he returns because there was no NDPP in Delhi. Leader of the NPF legislative party, T.R Zeliang thanked Apok for accepting the challenge and sacrificing for the party. He also lamented that election in Nagaland was a costly affair. Zeliang said elections also affected the state exchequer including the economy, since state government has to spend crores of rupees to conduct the electioneering process. Zeliang charged then Lok Sabha MP and present chief minister Neiphiu Rio of being the sole person responsible for the present situation. He recalled that Rio had de-

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cided to contest for the Lok Sabha despite stiff opposition from rank and file of NPF. After becoming MP, he said Rio resigned to re-enter state politics. Zeliang also said Rio had piloted a resolution by which no MP was to be allowed to join state politics before completing a full term. However, after Rio became MP, he violated the very resolution he piloted after he could not become a union minister. He said Rio then created many problems in Nagaland when he tried to return back to state politics. Zeliang regretted that it has been four months since Nagaland has been without any Lok Sabha MP just when a political dialogue was in full swing and when there was a need to raise the issue in the parliament. He lauded NPF for choosing Apok, the right person to represent the Nagas and said with his vast knowledge and experience Apok will be in a better position to serve the Nagas. Zeliang appealed the party workers to put more

effort and to remain in touch with the grass-root people. In his acceptance speech, C. Apok Jamir, thanked the party for reposing faith in him to contest in the ensuing by-poll and appealed to the party to work and leave no stone unturned to win the election. He said to battle with ruling coalition government in the state, having Central backing was not an easy task and that the task was greater than the state general election. However, Apok said a collective effort will certainly bring dividend to the party. Apok said NPF has the confidence and mandate of the grass root and if elected, he promised to serve in the best interest of the Nagas, and will voice the demands and aspirations of the Nagas. NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu administered the oath to the candidate and Senior pastor CBC (MH) Kohima offered dedicatory prayer to the candidate. NPF legislators, CEC members and party officials attended the programme

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(From p-1) Paul also read out the UFBU’s circular that was issued on May 6 for information and action for demanding wage revision to the gathering. In Mokokchung region, the members of the SBI Officers Association held a protest at SBI Regional Business Office, Mokokchung, Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Regional Secretary, SBI Officers’ Association, Mokokchung Region, Imtisanen Ao, also stated that IBA had offered a meagre 2% hike in their salary, but UFBU rejected the offer. “Now it is our responsibility to give a befitting reply to Indian Banks Association (IBA) and the Government of India, of our salary grievance,” he said. Ao said the protest was being staged to inform the general public about the genuine injustice faced by the bankers. He said that the public sector bankers were poorly paid resulting in endless 70% bank strikes. Ao called upon the fellow bankers to be prepared for the indefinite protest and the general public to bear with the unfortunate inconvenience caused.

In rural sector, the government has assured of minimising rural-to-urban migration by providing necessary facilities and generating a sustainable and stable economy in rural areas and stringent monitoring of all Central schemes, especially those related to poverty alleviation schemes. In urban development and housing, the government proposed to upgrade version of JNNURM to get all basic facilities, Wi-Fi connections in public areas, smart colonies, walking streets and planned urban centres. In Eastern Nagaland, the PDA government aims to develop mini-secretaries for administration, set up a committee comprising government representatives, civil society organisations, NGOs etc for recruitment into government vacancies, initiate meritorious awards in academics, sports, literature, arts, etc, expand banking and financial services, set up an overall connectivity plan covering road, rail and air, besides establishing and

upgrading international trade centres along the international borders. On tourism front, the ruling coalition promised to elevate the Hornbill Festival as one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, build and link the State with the Northeast’s tourist circuit and other new tourist circuits and introduce mini hornbill festivals in all districts by clubbing these with tribal festivals and Holy land tours and excursions. In sports, emphasis will be given on modern infrastructure and appropriate administrative measures, identifying and promoting local sports talents and indigenous sports, introducing sports scholarship scheme, establishing regional centre of sporting excellence and pursue sports university. For youth employment and poverty alleviation, the government proposed to promote private entrepreneurship in technical and services, promote and implement business start-ups for youths through schemes like Mudra Yojana,

Start-up India and Skill India and uplift all BPL families to APL level by all means. For women and child, all national programmes established for women and children’s security and welfare in the State will be implemented, special attention will be given to education, skill development and employment of the girl child and priority will be given for women healthcare and security. For differently-abled persons, reservation quota in educational institutions and employment will be started, help desks at all government offices will be set up, care centres established, State ID card for availing all government schemes easily started and special facilities will be provided at all public institutions. For senior citizens, the government proposes to increase old age pension scheme amount, provide free medical care in government hospitals, free passes in government transportation and hearing aids for senior citizens belonging to BPL families. To empower the

IMD criticised for triggering ‘panic’ NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (AGENCIES): Under attack for issuing an alert for a thunderstorm that triggered widespread panic among people, especially in Delhi, the Met department today said the wind speed observed was well within the range of what it had forecast. In a statement, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said thunderstorm was observed at a few places over Himachal Pradesh, at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, west Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Har yana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Rajasthan. Hailstorm was also observed at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, it added. O n M o n d a y, t h e IMD had issued an amber coloured alert for Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and west Uttar Pradesh with a forecast for Tuesday. There are four types colour codes signifying the level of caution: green (which means no actions), yellow (situation to be watched) amber (government agencies be prepared for severe weather), red (action needed by the agencies). Several parts of these states could witness thunderstorm, squall with winds gusting up to 50-70 kilometers per hour, it had said. With memories of May 2 dust storm - which killed more than 120 people in north India - fresh in their minds, the forecast triggered panic among the people.

IMD headquarters ‘Mausam Bhavan’ in New Delhi. The Delhi government announced closure of schools anticipating thunderstorm and dust storm. In its circular issued on Monday evening to shut evening schools, the directorate of education said that winds with a speed of 50-60 kmph may blow between 3 PM and 7 PM in Delhi which is expected to peak around 5.30 PM. A Delhi government official said the decisions were taken as precautionary measures based on the Met department’s warning about bad weather. However, there was hardly any severe weather condition. There was a dust storm but that lasted barely for a few minutes. “The forecast wind speed was 50 kmph. Hence the observed wind was well within the forecast range,” the statement said. The IMD Delhi’s Safdarjung observatory recorded 32 kmph wind speed while its Palam observatory recorded wind speed of 50 kmph. There was also scant rainfall in some parts of

Delhi, an official at the Safdurjung laboratory said. “We had predicted a moderate intensity thunderstorm and wind speed of 50-70 kilometers per hours,” said Mritunjay Mohapatra, Additional Director General of the IMD. Jatin Singh, the CEO of Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, said there have been two issues related to the IMD on thunderstorms. “The IMD is not able to distinguish between severities of the May 2 incident and a moderate thunderstorm,” Singh said. On April 30, the IMD had issued a severe weather warning alert but that did not include UP and Rajasthan. Also, the Jaipur doppler radar that could have helped in better forecast of thunderstorm was not functioning. Singh added that the IMD lacks in communication strategy to convey the warnings. “When it was expected to sound a major alert it did not do so, while when there was no need to press a panic button it did,” he said.

Neiphiu Rio confident of PDA candidate’s win (From p-1) Informing that Tokheho will file his nomination papers on Thursday, Rio called for ensuring PDA candidate’s win with a thumping majority. He also advised the candidate remain loyal to the coalition and its leadership. Rio claimed that all necessary security arrangement has been made to ensure a smooth conduct of the election. In his speech, deputy chief minister Y Patton, who is also in charge of home department, promised to bring majority votes from all the 12 constituencies that have BJP legislators. He said it would be embarrassing if the PDA candidate, backed by five political parties, lose the election. He also urged all elected members to treat party workers well as it was because of them the legislators are in a better position. Patton switched to defence of BJP when he asked what had the party done wrong against the people in Nagaland or the north east? He reminded that BJP is a

PDA releases common minimum programme

The government also assured to announce a new industrial policy to empower local enterprise and promote the private sector, besides promoting the State as an investment destination. It also promised to generate power, reform and restructure transmission and distribution system, focus on new and renewable energy. In health sector, reform and overhaul of care system, provision of latest equipments to all district hospital and PHCs, upgrading all district hospitals to multi-specialty centres and free ambulance service in all districts, sponsorship to doctors to improve their skills, etc, have been proposed. In education sector, the CMP talks of releasing students’ scholarship and teachers’ salary in time, setting up vocational institute for skill development, setting up free civil services coaching facility and starting students’ insurance scheme to provide for illness or deaths of students studying outside the State.

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fourth estate, the accreditation policy will be reviewed in consultation with journalists, while press club’s facilities will be developed with modern amenities to cater to the needs of the journalists. In social security and insurance sector, the government assured to implement Atal Pension Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, etc, with vigour, lay special emphasis on rehabilitation of weaker section, strictly enforce all laws enacted to protect women, while the social security net to safeguard the poor, especially in rural areas, will be implemented in the form of a collective insurance scheme. The PDA government will also pursue its declared policy of removing VIP culture by continuously taking appropriate steps periodically. The government will also promote meritocracy by ensuring that merit is rewarded, hard work recognised, transparency, fairness and delivery of justice in functioning of the government.

political party and had nothing to do with religion. Speaking on the occasion, State BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu said the decision to support PDA’s consensus candidate was approved by the party high command and assured full support to the candidate. He said all alliance partners must ensure PDA candidate’s win so that the State’s relation with the Central government is strengthened. Terming the by-poll as the first crucial test for the ruling alliance, Lhoungu warned against any complacency as the opposition too was equally confident. In his speech, JD (U) leader and minister G Kaito Aye admitted there was some miscommunication as one JD (U) leader showed interest in contesting the by-poll though the PDA did not approve his name. He, however, claimed that all doubts have been cleared and that JD (U) has endorsed the consensus candidate. Calling for ensuring the win of the coalition partners’ common candidate to build stronger relation between the State and Centre, Aye urged all the alliance

partners to channelize their efforts in this regard. The lone Independent legislator and minister Tongpang Ozukum, who was also present, assured support of all his workers. In his speech, the PDA candidate said, if NPF loses the election, then this will be the beginning of the party’s downfall. He assured to give his best, if elected, though he may not be able to perform like Rio as an MP. Yepthomi regretted that it was more than five decades since Naga political issue erupted and yet nothing has been achieved. He said the fault lay with the Nagas and not the Central government as the former failed to remain united. He also clarified that the four roads under Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region were abandoned as Nagas had disturbed workers and contractors. He urged Rio to look into the issue. Host of ministers, advisers, chairmen and workers of NDPP, BJP, JD (U), NPP and Independent MLA, among others, attended the programme.

Lalu’s parole to attend son’s wedding uncertain Ranchi, May 9 (AGENCIES): Uncertainty continued on the release of incarcerated Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on a five-day parole to attend his elder son’s wedding in Patna on May 12 as the Jharkhand government on Wednesday sought more clarifications from authorities concerned before taking a final decision on the leader’s plea. Media reports had earlier claimed that Lalu was granted parole to attend his son Tej Pratap Yadav’s marriage in Patna on May 12. Inspector general (Jail) Harsh Mangla said, “Parole hasn’t been granted yet as the matter is still under consideration.” Lalu on Tuesday had applied before the jail authorities for temporary release on parole for five days from May 10 to May 14. Till Wednesday evening, formalities for grant of parole remained embroiled in official paper work. Even if he is granted parole on Thursday morning, the RJD chief would be able to reach Patna not before late evening as there is only evening flight to Patna from Ranchi. Given his medical condition, chances of Lalu travelling by road seems bleak. Tej Pratap Yadav is set to tie the knot with Ashwariya Rai, the granddaughter of former Bihar chief minister Daroga Rai and daughter of senior RJD leader and MLA Chandrika Rai.

The RJD chief has been serving jail terms here at the Birsa Munda Central Jail since December 23 last year after his convictions in three different fodder scam cases. He is currently undergoing treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi. Before taking a decision for his temporary release, the jail authorities had sought legal opinion from advocate general Ajit Kumar, who opined that the government could accede to his request. “The jail authorities had also sought report from RIMS medical board, which declared him fit to travel along with a doctor,” said RJD legislator, Bhola Yadav, Prasad’s close associate, who is looking after his legal cases. Yadav further clarified, “We are still waiting for the final approval from the government.” Earlier, Prasad had applied for provisional bail on health grounds before the Jharkhand high court. His petition is likely to come up for hearing on May 11, a day before his son’s wedding. The Birsa Munda Central Jail authorities, on March 17, had shifted Prasad to RIMS after he complained of discomfort and chest pain. Later, the RIMS authorities referred him to AIIMS, New Delhi, for specialized treatment. K Y M C

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SC slams ASI for ignoring Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal in Agra.

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): The Supreme C o u r t o n We d n e s d ay slammed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for not being able to protect the iconic Taj Mahal, and asked about the steps being taken to prevent the Mughal structre from being destroyed by insects and algae. A bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta was concerned after the ASI told it that the Taj Mahal was getting infected by insects which breed in the stagnant water of the Yamuna river that flows by the monument. The ASI, which is incharge of maintaining and

repairing monuments, also told the bench that algae are a “big problem” and all those monuments which are on the river bank faces similar issues. The bench asked how could the algae reach the higher reaches of the Taj Mahal. The ASI replied: “It flew there.” “Can algae fly,” asked the court. The ASI also told the court that the Taj Mahal floor at several places was dirty, because all the people walking on it do not use socks. “We provide socks only to the VIPs, others use their own socks,” it told the court. The Taj floor was also getting discoloured.

Situation conducive for regime change in country, says Pawar

Sharad Pawar

S A T A R A , M AY 9 (AGENCIES): The situation in the country indicates that the time is ripe for a regime change at the Centre, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar said today, adding that it was too early to say how many seats the opposition will win in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. “Going by the current trends in the country, the situation is conducive for a change (of government). But as to where will we (opposition) reach and how many seats will we get, I do not have any observation on this. “Whether we will win enough seats to form (the

next) government, it is difficult to draw that conclusion today. But the trend now is favourable for a change (of government),” the former Union minister told reporters here. Pawar credited the Congress with leading the anti-BJP movement. “One thing is true, the Congress is at the forefront among the parties willing to take on the BJP,” he said. Asked about his recent meeting with Rahul Gandhi, the veteran leader said the Congress president had told him that he was willing to “work with us (NCP) in Maharashtra”.

The bench pulled up the ASI saying the situation would not have been so if it had taken steps to prevent it. “The problem is that the ASI is not willing to accept that there is a problem. This situation would not have arisen if the ASI had done its job. We are surprised with the way the ASI is defending itself,” the top court said. “Perhaps we need to examine solution to prevent the decay of the Taj Mahal without the ASI,” the bench said. Additional Solicitor General A.N.S. Nadkarni, appearing for the Centre, told the bench that the Ministry of Environment

Six killed as thunderstorm lashes UP

AGRA, MAY 9 (AGENCIES): Six people died in a thunderstorm that lashed the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. While police reported three deaths from Mathura, the neighbouring districts of Agra, Hathras and Firozabad suffered a casualty each. Police said 55-year-old Shakuntala Singh was killed after coming in contact with a fallen electricity pole in Mathura’s Mant tehsil. The second victim, Bhagwati Singh (38), died after his tractor toppled due to highvelocity winds in nearby Khanjara Bans village. Sixty-year-old Mukhpyari, a resident of Mahawant in Mathura district, was also fatally injured when an electric pole fell on her during the storm. She died in the hospital later. The casualty reported from Hathras district pertained to a 15-year-old boy, who was fatally struck by lightning at Mohabbatpura village. “The sub-division magistrate and the circle officer have gone to the village to get more details of his death,” said Hathras superintendent of police Sushil Ghule.

Justice Chelameswar declines invitation for farewell programme

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (AGENCIES): Justice J Chelameswar, the senior most judge of the Supreme Court who retires on June 22, has declined an invitation from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for his farewell function citing personal reasons, SCBA office-bearers said. Justice Chelameswar had recently courted controversy by holding a press conference along with other three senior most judges-- Justices Ranjan Gogoi, M.B. Lokur and Kurian Joseph-- on January 12, in which litany of allegations were made against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. SCBA president Vikas Singh said the bar body had met him last week to invite him for the farewell on May 18, which is the last working day of the Supreme Court before the summer vacation.

Justice J Chelameswar

“He declined the invite for the farewell function,” Singh told PTI. He said the members of the executive committee of SCBA today once again tried to persuade him to attend the farewell function but the judge did not agree citing personal reasons. The judge also told the members of the bar that he had not accepted a farewell earlier when he was moving out of the

Andhra Pradesh high court to another high court. SCBA honorary secretary Vikrant Yadav said the senior most judge today met the members of the bar at his residence, had a chat with them but declined the invite for his farewell. He said it is a tradition that when a judge is retiring during the vacation, a farewell is thrown on the last working day before the holidays.

and Forests (MoEF) was already considering the top court’s suggestion to appoint international experts to look into the issue of protection and preservation of the 17th century mausoleum. The Uttar Pradesh government said it would place before the court a draft of vision document on protection and preservation of the Taj Mahal that was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The government said it was also trying to take care of the environment around the structure so that the historic monument could be there for another 400 years and not just for a generation. The Centre said it would consider the top court’s suggestion to take the assistance of Indian experts or from abroad to see the extent of damage and whether it could be reversed and the steps that could be taken to check them. The court has been hearing a plea filed by environmentalist M.C. Mehta seeking protection of the Taj from the ill-effects of polluting gases and deforestation in and around the area.

Bombay HC allows 24-week pregnancy abortion of minor

M U M B AI , M AY 9 (AGENCIES): The Bombay High Court on Wednesday allowed a minor rape survivor to terminate her 24-week pregnancy, considering her “tender age” and the fact that she had already suffered enough trauma. A vacation bench of justices A K Menon and Bharati Dangre passed the order on a petition filed by the 16-year-old girl’s mother, seeking permission to terminate her daughter’s pregnancy. According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, an abortion beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy can be done only after getting the high court’s nod. The woman had filed the petition earlier this month, after her daughter complained of stomach pain and was taken to a hospital. She had claimed that she got to know about her daughter’s pregnancy only then. According to the petition, the girl was allegedly raped by a relative’s friend. The court had last week directed that the girl be examined by a special panel of experts and doctors at the Rajawadi hospital.

PC backs Rahul’ assessment of GST as Gabbar Singh Tax

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MP elections: BJP dubs Nath as ‘old man’ of Congress

B H O P AL , M AY 9 (AGENCIES): Amid cyberattack and war of words over political issues, the BJP and Congress targeted aged party leaders to garner young votes. BJP has dubbed former Union minister Kamal Nath as ‘old man of Congress’ who could hardly save his party from another major debacle in the coming assembly polls due this year end. BJP leaders are deliberately targeting Nath as an `old man’ against young leader Jyotiraditya Scindia to garner the support of youth in the upcoming polls. “The newly-appointed Congress president Kamal Nath stood no chance against Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the assembly elections. Nath, who is running 71 years is no match to Shivraj - who is still young at 59 years of age. The Congress has, in fact, pitted an elderly leader like Kamal Nath against young Chouhan”, Malaiya told reporters, on Wednesday. BJP leaders said that after a few meetings, the attraction of Kamal Nath would also wane over a period of time among his

Court finds two guilty for murder of aspiring actress

M A N G ALU RU, M AY 9 (AGENCIES): Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday backed Congress President Rahul Gandhi for describing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’. The present day GST is nowhere close to how it was envisaged by the UPA government providing for one nation, one tax, Chidambaram said adding it was the same BJP leadership led by Modi as then Gujarat CM who baulked implementation of this progressive tax reforms for India. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Chidambaram said even then chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian had batter for simpler GST against the present regime where multiple tax slabs exist. “I had batted for capping it at

18%, while Subramanian had maintained that ideal tax slab should be between 15 to 15.5%,” Chidambaram said adding he had capped the rate slightly on the higher side to give government the headroom to deal with unforeseen exigencies. BJP will come round to having a single tax rate, Chidambaram averred, almost discounting the oft bandied reply by incumbent finance minister Arun Jaitley to queries on multiple rates that the GST rates are decided by the GST Council and any issues regarding rates should be thrashed out there. Asked whether fuel should be brought under GST, Chidambaram said, “It should be. We said it on day one.” Wondering why the BJP is not doing it, Chidambaram said, “BJP is looting the people with a three-fold increase in central excise on fuel.” The price of petrol and diesel as on May 8 in Bengaluru was higher than what is was in May 2014, he said reminding people that the price of crude was comparatively less at $70/ barrel, compared to $110/ barrel then.

Tremors felt in north India as quake hits Afghan border

Woman beaten to death on kidnapping charges

P Chidambaram

Chandigarh, May 9 (AGENCIES): Tremors were felt in several north Indian States, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday as an earthquake hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. The epicentre of the quake, with 6.1 magnitude, was in the AfghanistanTajikistan border and the temblor occurred at 4.01 p.m. IST, J.L Gautam, Head (Operations), National Seismological Centre (NSC), said. Officials said there were no reports of loss of life or damage to property in India. Tremors were felt in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley. In some areas, panic-stricken people rushed out of buildings and vehicles into open spaces. Similar scenes were witnessed in some parts of Rajasthan, a Met. department official said.

TIRUVANNAMALAI, May 9 (AGENCIES): A 55-year-old woman was beaten to death by a group of villagers at Athimoor village in Polur taluk of Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu after they mistook her and four others for child kidnappers on Wednesday. The five had travelled to the village in search of their ‘kuladeivam’ (family diety) temple when the incident happened. Tiruvannamalai District Superintendent of Police R. Ponni said that Rukmani, a resident of Old Pallavaram in Chennai, died of her injuries on the spot, while Chandrasekharan (34) of Sathanur; Mohankumar (34), who had come from Malaysia; Venkatesan (51); and Gajendran, a car driver, were taken to the Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College and Hospital. L a t e r, G a j e n d r a n was shifted to a private

M umb a i , M ay 9 (IANS): The Mumbai Sessions Court on Wednesday held guilty two Bollywood junior artistes for the horrific murder of an aspiring actress from Dehradun, Meenakshi Thapa, in 2012. Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said that after examining all the evidence and witnesses, the court found them guilty for the gruesome killing of the 27-year-old actress in Allahabad. The court is likely to pronounce the quantum of sentence on Thursday. According to the prosecution, Amit Kumar Jaiswal, 36, and his girlfriend, Preeti Surin, lured the victim to Allahabad on the pretext of an attracting modeling-cum-acting assignment. Claiming to hail from a very affluent family, Meenakshi had met the two on the sets of Bollywood director Madhur Bhandarkar’s film “Heroine” and expressed her ambitions to make a career in films, after having acted in a horror flick in 2011. Impressed by her wealthy background, Jaiswal and Surin conspired to make money from her family besides boosting their own career in films, according to the investigation.

medical college in Vellore and Chandrasekharan, Mohankumar and Venkatesan referred to the Government Vellore Medical College Hospital at Adukkamparai.

Kamal Nath

own party. He cannot face Shivraj Singh in the forthcoming assembly elections as he cannot reach every district like the chief minister was doing at this age. “Kamal Nath is an elderly person, a senior and old Congressman. I respect him for his long career in politics. I will no comment on him”, said Narottam Mishra advocating that Nath has turned old to lead a party in the state. As leaders from BJP and Congress have been engaged in a verbal duo over public related issues and role of party leaders amid recent changes in the organisation, BJP ministers are targeting Congress leaders as `veterans’ of erstwhile era. After cabinet meeting on Tuesday, BJP ministers joined the chorus to dub Congress party being run by `old men gang’ who should be given retire-

ment jobs. “Congress can engage leaders like Kamal Nath for inaugurating `old age homes’ and rescue shelters for senior citizens”, state cooperatives minister Gopal Bhargava is learnt to have said after the cabinet meeting. He said Congress state unit has also engaged a gang of oldies to contest elections. Congress and BJP leaders were also engaged in `exchange of choicest adjectives’ during public meetings in Sagar. An audio clip going viral at the social media networking sites revealed BJP MLA from Bhind, Narendra Singh Kushwaha using foul words for his Congress counterpart after a television debate. Kushwaha threatened the Congress leader on phone by saying that he can send his followers to slap and kick him (Congress leader) in front of public. However, Congress has not lodged any complaint with the police in the regard. Congress leaders retaliated on BJP’s political campaign alleging that the saffron party has lost public support and trying to misguide the public through publicity stunts.

Owaisi hits K’taka campaign trail; dons saffron turban

Asaduddin Owaisi

NEW DELHI, MAY 9 (AGENCIES): AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, who recently hit the campaign trail in Karnataka, made waves when he addressed a JD(S) rally wearing a saffron turban. Known for being outspoken against right-wing Hindutva groups, the habitually Islamic skullcap-wearing hardliner turned many heads when he emerged in an artfully tied saffron turban at a public gathering in Belgaum. But his barbed remarks aimed at the Congress and the BJP came as no surprise. While the main players Congress and BJP are locked in a pitched battle in the poll-bound state, Owaisi chose not to field candidates and backed the Deve Gowda-led JD(S). He said he favoured a non-Congress and non-BJP government coming to power in Karnataka and that’s why he was supporting JD(S). To t h i s e n d , t h e Hyderabad MP has been campaigning for JD(S) and delivering fiery speeches against the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka and its prime challenger

the BJP. Referring to Congress president Rahul Gandhi calling JD(S) the “B-team” of the BJP and the ensuing war of words between the two national parties, Owaisi said: “How long will you play ‘A-team, B-team’ for? Congress doesn’t have what it takes to beat Narendra Modi. Now is the time for regional parties to take centre-stage and send Mr Modi back to Gujarat.” Owaisi has associated himself with Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s plan of bringing together various regional parties as an alternative to the BJP and Congress at the Centre. Earlier, Owaisi had challenged Rahul for an open debate for ‘five minutes’ on whether the Congress has upheld the Constitution. “Get Prime Minister Narendra Modi also along with you for the debate,” he said at a public meeting in Bengaluru. At another rally in Belagavi, Owaisi had alleged that Congress has opened the shop of secularism while BJP has opened a shop of nationalism.

INAUGURAL PROGRAMME OF NDPP 2 DIMAPUR-II ASSEMBLY UNIT OFFICE DATE : 11.05.2018 TIME : 2 PM 1. 2. 3. 4.

VENUE : Duncan Basti, House No. 18, Near Morung Express, Dimapur

Chairman Invocation Prayer Welcome address Short Speeches

: Shri. David Jami, Secretary, Dimapur-II, Assembly Unit. : : Shri. Aosanen, President Dimapur-II, Assembly Unit. : 5 Mins each: (i) Shri. Vishoshe Awomi, Secretary Central. (ii) Shri. Kughato S. Aye, Region President. (iii) Shri. Suresh Paira, President Minority Community. (iv) Shri. Supu Jamir, NDPP Candidate 2 Dimapur-II A/C. 5. Dedicatory Prayer : Mr. Glanbemo Ezung, Associate Pastor, Senjum Baptist Church, Dimapur. 6. Vote of thanks : Mrs. Vamoni, working President NDPP. 7. Mass Prayer :

N.B.: All the unit of�icials and Polling Booth Committee members are requested to kindly attend the programme without fail. DC-

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International

Israel expels Human Rights Watch official

9/11 accused ‘has info on CIA pick’

N Korea releases three US detainees

Washington, May 9 (Agencies): North Korea’s release of three Americans it has been holding as prisoners is evidence of the success of President Trump’s “get tough” policy in dealing with dictator Kim Jong Un, while at the same time agreeing to negotiate with Kim, Foxnews reported. The North released the three Americans – Kim Dong Chul, Kim Haksong and Kim Sang Duk (also known as Tony Kim) Wednesday. Tony Kim and Kim Hak-song – arrested in April and May of 2017 – were charged by North Korea with carrying out “hostile acts” while working at a North Korean university. Kim Dong Chul was arrested in 2015 and accused of being a South Korean spy. President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning: “I am pleased to inform you that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the air an on his way back with the 3 wonderful gentlemen that everyone is looking so forward to meeting. They seem to be in good health. Also, good meeting with Kim Jong Un. Date & Place set.” Pompeo was flying back to the U.S. with the three men after visiting North Korea to finalize plans for the Trump-Kim summit. For mer New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now a member of President Trump’s legal defense team, predicted the imminent release of the three, saying on

Left to right: Kim Hak-song, Kim Dong-chul, Tony Kim.

“Fox & Friends” last week that “we got Kim Jong Un impressed enough to be releasing three prisoners.” President Trump deserves high praise – Nobel Peace Prize, anyone? – not only for securing the release of the three U.S. citizens, but also for prompting Kim Jong Un to hold talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in recently, and for setting up a Trump-Kim summit in the near future. These steps have hopefully averted what could have been a nuclear war. The U.S. is seeking an agreement in the talks for North Korea to destroy its nuclear weapons and agree to never build new ones. Kim Jong Un speaks of “denuclearization” but is highly unlikely to go as far as the U.S. wants in getting rid of his entire nuclear arsenal. The North Korean leader’s goal is to end crippling international economic sanctions against his country and normalize rela-

tions with the U.S., South Korea and other nations around the world. Despite the welcome news of the prisoner release, we must never forget who are dealing with in North Korea. No amount of pretty photo ops and smiles from King Jong Un can cover up the real nature of his totalitarian regime, which today holds over 100,000 people in miserable conditions in political prison camps. Kim Jong Un is a brutal murderer, ruthless dictator and proven liar. He cannot be trusted, so the Trump administration should demand that any agreement Kim makes be verifiable. We should never forget about the poor souls who have never escaped the Kim regime’s evil clutches. Specifically, one person comes to mind: University of Virginia student Otto Warmbier, who somehow became deathly ill after he was imprisoned and

Malaysia counts votes in cliffhanger general election L o n d o n , M ay 9 (Agencies): Millions of voters in Malaysia have cast their ballots in an election that pitted the country’s leader against his 92-yearold former mentor. The vote is one of the most hotly contested in the history of Malaysia, where PM Najib Razak’s Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition has ruled for 61 years, BBC reported. A victory for the opposition - led by Mahathir Mohamad, the country’s longest serving PM - would be unprecedented. Critics have raised concerns the election will not be free and fair. Most results are expected later on Wednesday. Malaysian politics has been dominated since independence by the BN coalition and its major party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). But this once powerful coalition has seen its popularity decline. In the last election, in

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, center, greets residents after voting for the general elections in Pekan, Pahang state, Malaysia Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

2013, the opposition made unprecedented gains - winning the popular vote - but failed to win enough seats to form a government. In a dramatic turn of events, then opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sentenced to five years jail on sodomy charges, which he claimed were part of a political smear campaign. Mr Mahathir, who was once an integral part of BN and a mentor to Mr Najib, abandoned the

coalition in 2016. He now leads opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan. As he left he declared he was “embarrassed” to be associated with a party “that is seen as supporting corruption”. Mr Najib himself has been embroiled in a corruption scandal which saw him accused of pocketing some $700m from the 1Malaysian Development Berhad, a state investment fund.

most likely tortured by the North – and died soon after he was released at the age 22 in June 2017. The North Koreans sentenced Warmbier to 15 years in prison with hard labor after claiming he had stolen a propaganda poster. Kim Jong Un’s grandfather and father – who ruled before him – compiled a record of lying, cheating and stealing whatever they needed to survive, along with a human rights rap sheet filled with millions of innocent dead men, women and children. Kim Jong Un has proudly carried on the family tradition. While I am hopeful that Kim Jong Un truly wants to give up his nuclear weapons and potentially open his nation economically and politically, history cries out for us to cautious. And the Kim family’s victims – Otto Warmbier and millions more – demand such skepticism from us.

Pakistani -Italian woman strangled to death Islamabad, May 9 (IANS): A Pakistani-Italian woman who was killed in an alleged case of honour killing was strangled to death and did not die of natural causes, according to an autopsy report. The police arrested the victim Sana Cheema’s brother, father and uncle after the submission of the report by the Punjab Forensics and Science Laboratory. It stated that Cheema’s cervical bone was fractured, the Express Tribune reported on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was murdered in her hometown of Mangowal for “honour”. The police said the girl’s father, identified as Ghulam Mustafa, wanted to marry her off to one of his relatives in Pakistan but Cheema wanted to get married in Italy. The father then took on board his son, Adnan Mustafa, and brother, Mazhar Iqbal, and hatched a plan to kill her.

L o n d o n, M ay 9 (Agencies): Israel has ordered the senior representative of Human Rights Watch in the country to leave within 14 days. The interior ministry said it had terminated the residency permit of Omar Shakir, who is a US citizen, because he had supported a boycott of Israel. It based the decision on a government dossier covering his activities over the past decade, almost all of them predating his employment by HRW. HRW insists that neither it nor Mr Shakir promote boycotts of Israel. “This is not about Shakir, but rather about muzzling Human Rights Watch and shutting down criticism of Israel’s rights record,” said Iain Levine, a deputy executive director of the New York-based organisation. “Compiling dossiers on and deporting human rights defenders is a page out of the Russian or Egyptian security services’ playbook.” Israel initially refused last year to grant HRW a permit to employ Mr Shakir as a foreign expert. It later granted him a one-year visa following criticism from the US. In a letter dated Monday, the interior ministry described HRW’s Israel and Palestine director as an “activist” for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which campaigns for a complete boycott of Israel over its policies towards the Palestinians.

L o n d o n, M ay 9 (Agencies): The selfproclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has asked for permission to share information about Gina Haspel, nominee for CIA director, at her confirmation hearing, BBC reported. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is held at Guantanamo Bay, has asked a judge if he can share six paragraphs of information, the New York Times says. Mr Mohammed was tortured by the CIA following his capture in 2003. Ms Haspel is facing a grilling from senators at the hearing. Her nomination has faced opposition due to her role at a secret CIA prison in Thailand where detainees were waterboarded in 2002. Ms Haspel told the Senate intelligence committee that under her leadership the agency would not restart a secret detention and interrogation programme under which suspects were tortured. She told committee members that, in retrospect, “it is clear... that CIA was not prepared to conduct a detention and interrogation programme”. “Having served in that tumultuous time, I can offer you my personal commitment, clearly and without reservation, that under my leadership the CIA will not restart such a detention and interrogation programme,” she added. Ms Haspel declined to confirm whether she had

CIA nominee Gina Haspel is sworn in during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

overseen waterboarding sessions. She told the committee she supported the CIA’s decision to destroy videotapes of the interrogations, saying it was to protect the identities of agents. The hearing was briefly interrupted by a protester who was escorted out by police. The request by Mr Mohammed to supply information to the intelligence committee was submitted to army judge Col James Pohl, according to one of Mr Mohammed’s lawyers, Lt Col Derek Poteet. The request includes an attachment called “Additional Facts, Law and Argument in Support”, which includes the six paragraphs, the New York Times reported. Col Poteet said he was not able to describe the information. It is not clear if the request has been allowed. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is of Pakistani origin but was born in Kuwait, was captured in Pakistan in 2003 and trans-

ferred to Guantanamo, in Cuba, in 2006. CIA documents confirm that he was subjected to waterboarding - simulated drowning - 183 times. Ms Haspel, who is President Donald Trump’s choice to replace now Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, is facing a tough hearing in the Senate where the narrow Republican majority makes her confirmation uncertain. Many Democrats have spoken out against her nomination. She is a career intelligence officer with more than 30 years of experience but controversially ran a prison in Thailand where suspected al-Qaeda members were subjected to waterboarding in 2002. Correspondents say she was known for her harsh views. The so-called “black sites”, where the CIA carried out “enhanced interrogation” techniques, were closed by former US President Barack Obama.

Six killed in Indonesia prison riot J a k a rt a , M ay 9 (IANS): Six people have been killed in clashes between Indonesian police and Islamist militant prisoners at a high-security jail on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta, officials said. The jail in the Mobile Police Brigade (Brimob) headquarters in Depok houses high-risk terrorism convicts as well as Jakarta’s former Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama also known as Ahok, Efe news reported. The riot began on Tuesday night when the guards refused to give an inmate food brought by his family which led the prisoner to urge other inmates to revolt, according to officials. Five police officers and one inmate were killed while another police officer was still a hostage on Wednesday. “Five of our colleagues died … one of our colleagues is still inside and being held hostage,” National Police spokesman Muhammad Iqbal said, adding that inmates were suspected to have taken

Police officers patrolling in Depok, south of Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday, a day after a riot erupted at a detention center that held terrorism suspects.

weapons from the officers. In a message carried on its Amaq news agency, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the incident and claimed 10 counter-terrorism officers had been killed. However, Iqbal denied the IS was behind the at-

tack or that it had been planned. He said police were still negotiating with the prisoners. “We are securing the situation, containing inmates so this doesn’t spread. We are still negotiating so that we don’t have to go to the last resort,”

he said. Ahok, who was sentenced to two years in prison in 2017 for blasphemy, was safe in the facility, said his sister. Police officers maintained tight security around the jail and kept onlookers away from the entrance.

Russia shows off military hardware Bangladesh to launch its first Moscow, May 9 (Agencies): Russia rolled out its latest military hardware on Moscow’s Red Square for the annual parade to mark Soviet victory over the Nazis as President Vladimir Putin begins his fourth Kremlin term, DNA reported. “Our people fought to the death. Not one country faced such an invasion,” Putin said in a speech as veterans and some 13,000 troops marched past in a perfectly choreographed military spectacle marking 73 years since victory in World War II. Much of the new military equipment on display has been tested out in Syria, the defence ministry said. Altogether the parade featured 159 types of hardware including 75 aircraft. For the first time, the parade included drones, as well as a de-mining robot used by the military in Syria’s Palmyra and Aleppo and an unmanned tank. The major new equip-

Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles rumble through Red Square on Wednesday. (Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters)

ment on display included a Terminator tank designed to be used in war zones involving nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction, and a MiG-31 supersonic interceptor jet carrying a high-precision Kinzhal (Dagger) missile. Putin presented the

Kinzhal missile system in March during his state of nation address, saying it could “overcome all existing and, I think, prospective air and missile defence systems.” “This is a holiday which has always been, is now, and always will be sacred for every family,” Putin

said, greeting a watching crowd including veterans decked out in medals on a bright sunny morning. Around 1.6 million people recognised as World War II veterans are still alive in Russia, the labour ministry said. Putin poured scorn on those, who he said, are

trying to “rewrite history” and downplay the Soviet Union’s role in overcoming the Nazis. “Today people are trying to erase the feat of our people in saving Europe from slavery, from extinction, from the horrors of the Holocaust,” Putin warned, saying they are trying to “forge, rewrite and misinterpret the events of the war.” “We won’t ever let them do this.” Referring directly to the current political situation, Putin warned against a repeat of World War II, saying that “behind new threats are the same ugly traits: egotism, intolerance, aggressive nationalism and claims to be unique.” “Russia is open to dialogue on all questions of ensuring global security” and is “ready for constructive, equal partnership,” he said in a speech that concluded with shouts of “Hurrah!” from the assembled forces.

communications satellite today

NEW DELHI, May 9 (Agencies): Bangladesh is all set to join the space club when its first communications satellite is launched into space using the Falcon-9 rocket on Thursday from the Kennedy Space Centre, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. The satellite bears the symbolic name of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. An upgraded version of the Falcon-9 rocket, made by SpaceX, will be used for the launch. The satellite will empower the economy of Bangladesh through revenue generation from the new sectors and usher in a new digital era for Bangladesh, NDTV reported. The Bangabandhu-1 satellite weighs over 3500 kilograms and will carry 40 Ku and C band transponders which will help in directto-home transmission and provide V-sat services to

Bangladesh including phone services, backhaul, radio, direct-to-home TV and Internet. This geostationary satellite will finally hover over Bangladesh but will have a much larger footprint, even covering India. Bangladesh will now join Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and India to own its communications satellite. Pakistan is also gearing up to launch its first communications satellite called Pakistan MultiMission Satellite (PakSatMM1). In South Asia, only India has the capability to launch its own satellites. Incidentally, Bangladesh could not have used the services of the Indian rockets as the Bangabandhu-1 satellite it is launching is heavy and India’s larger rockets are still not ready for commercial hiring. The satellite has been ordered by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission at a cost

of about $ 250 million. The satellite has been made by Thales Alenia which is a Franco-Italian aerospace manufacturer located in Cannes, France. In 2017, India had made available for its neighbours the South Asia Satellite from this communications satellite one transponder was to be used on a dedicated basis by Bangladesh. The South Asia Satellite is a pet project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since it was he who ‘gifted’ the satellite for India’s neighbours. It is not clear how much of the ground infrastructure Bangladesh has put up for the effective utilisation of the services of the South Asia Satellite. But from the beginning itself Bangladesh was dragging its feet and now it seems clear why they were slow in uptake of India’s largesse as they were getting ready to fly their own bird in space.

Infotainment

Katy Perry ends Taylor Swift feud with actual olive branch

ic: “She basically tried to sabotage an entire arena tour. She tried to hire a bunch of people out from under me.” Straight after that article, Katy posted a cryptic tweet about Regina George - the villain of the 2004 comedy Mean Girls. “Watch out for the Regina George in sheep’s clothing,” she tweeted. Katy spoke about the tension between the two stars in a Carpool Karaoke interview with James Corden. “She started it, and it’s time for her to finish it,” Katy said. Katy then apologised to Taylor during a 24hour YouTube live stream ahead of her album Witness being released last year. “I’m ready to let it go,” she said in an interview. “Absolutely, 100%. I forgive her, and I’m sorry for anything I ever did, and I hope the same from her, and I think it’s actually - I think it’s time.” And after what finally looks like a mended friendship, fans celebrated with some tongue-incheek tweets. (BBC)

aty Perry has sent Taylor Swift an actual olive branch, seemingly ending the beef between the two megastars. Swifty, who is about to start her Reputation tour, shared a video of the package she received from Katy - which appeared to include a note with the words “miscommunications” and “deeply sorry” written on it. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. The pair reportedly fell out in a row over backing dancers, before writing songs about each other. Taylor’s Bad Blood is thought to be about Katy, while Swish Swish is said to be about Taylor. Taylor’s Instagram story shows a package

containing an olive branch and a written note that opens: “Hey old friend”. “I just got to my dressing room and found this actual olive branch,” Taylor said in the video. “This means so much to me.” Trying to figure out exactly what the note says is a bit of a tougher job though, as fans noted. The two haven’t been friends since at least 2014, when rumours emerged before the release of Taylor Swift’s hit Bad Blood. Taylor talked about falling out with a highprofile star in a Rolling Stone interview at the time, saying the person did something “so horrible” that made them “straight-up enemies.” She got more specif-

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Jay-Z and Eminem suing The Weinstein Company

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Kiphire annual Bengal celebrates Tagore’s Music Fest begins 157th birth anniversary

irst ever Kiphire Annual Music Fest organized by 7 Assam Rifles Kiphire, begun on Tuesday at the Helipad, Kiphire which was witnessed by a crowd of more than 5,000 people. In a brief address 7 AR Kiphire, commandant delivered the welcome address. Highlighting on the theme ‘Prosperity Through Peace,’ the commandant said 7 AR Kiphire had always wanted to organize a festival that would help shed light on the people and that the festival has brought together a huge number of people from the music community, music lovers of Kiphire together on a platform. He fur ther added that blending different systems and cultures, enabling them to co-exist

and fostering a connection between them without denying their origins was what artistes could teach the people. Speaking during the inaugural programme, GBs Association Kiphire president and head GB Sepithong expressed his gratitude to the 7 Assam Rifles Kiphire for organizing such a mega event for the musicians of Kiphire. He added music is an instrument of peace and language that transcends beyond caste, colour, creed and religion. In the inaugural Music Fest, bands that took the stage were Shield of Faith (SOF), Redheemik Age and 14 IRB Kiphire. Eight solo artistes of various acts also performed as well. (NPN)

est Bengal on Wednesday paid tribute to Asia’s first Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the bard’s 157th birth anniversary, with his songs, poems and plays reverberating across the state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended her wishes via Twitter. “Today is the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. My tribute to the great poet and writer on Pochishe Boishakh (the 25th day of the first month of the Bengali calendar Baisakh when the poet was born),” she said. It has been an age-old custom to celebrate Tagore’s birthday as per the Bengali calendar. Since morning, people came out in ethnic attire to celebrate the occasion with offerings of Tagore’s popular songs, enactments of his plays and readings from the works of the polymath. Cultural programmes, including the famous dance dramas composed by Tagore, were organised in a large number of educational institutions, clubs and localities across the state. Political parties and non-governmental organisations also joined in. A huge gathering was seen before Tagore’s birthplace Jorasanko Thakurbari (the sprawling ancestral house of the Tagores at

north Kolkata’s Jorasanko), where the room where he was born was thrown open to the public through the day. Well-known singers, elocutionists and dancers participated in a cultural programme in the courtyard of the house. Special prayers were organised in Birbhum district’s Shantiniketan - the knowledge town of Tagore’s dreams that blossomed into the Viswa Bharati University in 1921. Tagore, who holds the unique distinction of having composed the national anthems of two countries India and Bangladesh - was remembered in Bangladesh and many other countries of the globe by Bengali culture enthusiasts. “’If no one heeds your call then march alone. If everyone keeps their mouth shut and is afraid, then

with an open heart you speak your mind freely and March alone.’ This saying by Gurudev #RabindranathTagore has been a source of inspiration in my life...,” Nobel Peace Prize recipient Kailash Satyarthi tweeted. The Nobel Prize Committee paid homage on Monday. “We’re celebrating the birthday of a true great: Rabindranath Tagore... The first non-European Literature Laureate, he was awarded the #NobelPrize because of his profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse....” Born on this day Vaisakha 25, 1320, according to Bengali calendar (May 7, 1861, according to the Roman calendar), Tagore in 1913 became the first Asian Nobel laureate and the first non-European to win the prize for literature. (IANS)

Jerry Seinfeld not interested in doing Trump jokes put some chocolate on it?’ Imagine not thinking of that for 80 years. So that really gets me excited, that people pay me to talk about those kinds of things,” Seinfeld said.

Letterman and Seinfeld also discussed Michelle Wolf ’s performance at the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was widely panned. (FoxNews)

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ay-Z and Eminem have both filed lawsuits against The Weinstein Company. According to a report by Deadline.com, the two rappers are owed $800,000 plus rights for several past projects. The new lawsuits come as The Weinstein Company – once one of the biggest production companies in Hollywood – is facing bankruptcy after shamed movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was fired following a multitude of serious sexual assault allegations against him. A subsequent deal to sell the company for $500m to an investor group later failed. Eminem reportedly claims that he is owed a total of $352,000 by The

Weinstein Company for the use of three of his songs in the 2015 film Southpaw. ‘Phenomenal,’ ‘Phenomenal 2’ and ‘Kings Never Die’ all feature on the soundtrack of the Jake Gyllenhaal-starring boxing film. The Weinstein Company have reportedly paid Eminem $48,000 so far. Jay-Z’s lawsuit, meanwhile, allegedly claims that he is owed at least $480,000 by the company. These payments are allegedly related to the documentary series TIME: The Kalief Browder Story and the upcoming series Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story. He is reportedly pursuing payment in two installments of $240,000. (NME)

The Dawn Badminton Club Kohima Nagaland would like to express our deepest joy and profound happiness in congratulating our member Dr. Kikruneinuo (Neibano) who was conferred with Doctor of Philosophy on the topic of “Gender Gap in Political Participation; A case study of Nagaland” under the supervision of Dr. Moalenla Amer in the Department of Political Science, Nagaland University Hq. Lumani The Club wishes her good health and invoke God’s blessing in all her works of life. President & members Dawn Badminton Club K-1305

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irector Roman Polanski has threatened to sue the body that runs the Oscars after he was expelled, 40 years after admitting having sex with a minor. Polanski’s lawyer has asked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to give him a fair hearing and “avoid an expensive lawsuit”. The director pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977 and fled the US before being sentenced. That didn’t stop the Oscars awarding him the best director award in 2003. Bill Cosby was also kicked out of the Academy earlier this month following his conviction for sexual assault, while Harvey Weinstein was expelled last year as a result of numerous allegations of sexual assault. In an interview given before his expulsion, Polanski described the Me Too movement as “mass hysteria” and “total hypocrisy”. His lawyer Harland Braun has written to the Academy to argue that the film-maker’s expulsion went against the Academy’s own standards of conduct and Californian law. “The only thing we’re asking for is a hearing, a chance to present his side,” Braun told the Los Angeles Times. “What I would hope is that [the Academy’s legal counsel] would say, ‘Let’s avoid an expensive lawsuit. Let’s just start over. We’ll rescind the expulsion and we’ll put him on notice that we’re thinking of expelling him and we’ll give you the opportunity to present your case.’ “That’s the only rational thing. Otherwise, we’ve got to go to court and get a judge to rule that the Academy has to follow its own rules, which should be a no-brainer.” (BBC)

erry Seinfeld said Tuesday that taking routine shots at President Trump “doesn’t interest him” as much as some of his comedic colleagues. Seinfeld, speaking to former late-night host David Letterman at Netflix’s FYSee space in Los Angeles, said he’d rather talk about raisins than Trump. “No, it doesn’t interest me. I do a lot of raisin stuff,” he said. “I have a lot of raisin material. Because you know you have the SunMaid company, and you have the Raisinet people.” The ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ host then asked Seinfeld whether he sides with the Sun-Maid people, according to Complex. “I just think that it’s interesting that after 80 years, Sun-Maid finally went, ‘Hey, why don’t we

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Warriors to face Rockets in Western Conference finals L O N D O N , M AY 9 (AGENCIES): Reigning champions Golden State Warriors will face Houston Rockets for a place in the NBA finals. The Warriors reached the Western Conference finals for the fourth straight season, as they completed a 4-1 series win against New Orleans Pelicans with a 113-104 victory. Houston beat Utah Jazz 112-102 to also wrap up a 4-1 series win. Cleveland Cavaliers will face either Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference final.The Celtics lead the 76ers 3-1 going into game five on Wednesday. Houston and Golden State, the top seeded teams in the west, begin their best-ofseven series on Monday.

PSG’s players celebrate in style led by their captain Thiago Silva, with his hand on the cup. in the David-vs-Goliath tie here on Tuesday, reports Efe news agency. PSG dominated the play, but Les Herbiers left the pitch with their heads held high after conceding only two goals -- one off a penalty -- to France’s best club. Even without the injured Neymar, who was watching from the stands, a PSG led on the attack by Edinson Cavani, Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe had the potential to inflict a

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rout on Les Herbiers. In fact, the underdogs could have found themselves trailing 3-0 by the 20th minute but for the wood-work around their net, which thwarted Giovani Lo Celso on two occasions and Mbappe once. The inevitable goal came in the 26th minute on a well-placed shot by Lo Celso from outside the box. Mbappe thought he had doubled the lead with a strike in the 50th minute

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London, May 9 (Agencies): Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann, who resigned after the ball-tampering scandal in March, is set for a new role with Cricket Australia. Lehmann, 48, was cleared of any involvement in ball-tampering on the tour of South Africa. He will coach the national performance squad from 28 May until October. “I had a good chat with him and he was really keen to continue his coaching,” said national performance program head coach Troy Cooley. “Darren has already told me he is relishing the opportunity, so it’s win-win all round. “To have someone who’s got that experience matching up with our coaching staff, it’s invaluable,” he told cricket.com.au. Lehmann will work alongside former Australia batsman Chris Rogers and ex-seamer Ryan Harris. Lehmann, who played 27 Tests and 117 one-day internationals for Australia, was appointed head coach in 2013. He oversaw two Ashes series victories over England and a 2015 World Cup triumph on home soil. Captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were sacked and banned for a year for their part in the ball-tampering controversy, while batsman Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months. Justin Langer, who was last week named as Lehmann’s successor, will oversee Australia’s limited-overs tour of England in June. K Y M C

D I M A P U R , M AY 9 (NPN): Nagaland boys went down fighting to Jharkhand 37-43 in the final group league match at the 69th junior National Basketball Championship in Ludhiana, Punjab on Wednesday. The championship which began on May 7 will continue till May 14. According to reports, the Naga boys had a lack-

dian youngster Rahul Yadav Chittaboina 21-11, 21-17 in his campaign opener. Praneeth was the only bright spot for India in the men’s singles category as the other Indians in the fray lost their matches. Praneeth faced resistance from his opponent in the early stages of the first game before opening up a five-point lead at 8-3. The Israeli fought back to gradually reduce the gap to 14-16. But the Indian won four points on the trot

to snatch away the momentum before closing out the game. The second game also saw a tough contest in the opening stages before the Indian -- who was consistent with his accurate placements and clever net play -- started to enjoy the upper hand. Just like the opening game, Misha once again reduced the gap to 14-16 before Praneeth won five consecutive points to win the game and the match. Sameer Verma on the

Rome, May 9 (IANS): US tennis legend Serena Williams withdrew from the Italian Open, citing a need for additional training after returning to the court from maternity leave earlier this year. The 23-time Grand Slam champion also did not participate in the current Madrid Open, making her only appearance in 2018 at the Indian Wells Masters, where she was defeated in the round of 32 by her sister Venus 6-3, 6-4 on March 12,

other hand, endured a tough day in office. He lost his first game before rallying to beat New Zealand’s Abhinav Manota 13-21, 21-9, 21-7 in 42 minutes. Later in the day, he lost a hard fought three-game battle against Takuma Ueda of Japan to crash out of the competition. Verma had taken the early advantage by winning the opening game. But Ueda dominated the next two games to script a 19-21, 21-17, 21-12 victory in an hour long contest.

team with eight points. In the fourth quarter, they managed a late burst trailing 32-34 at one stage before letting the game slip away in the final period of the quarter, despite limiting the score at 17-17 in the quarter. Keneingutou tallied 16 points for Naga boys while Mashel Pashel scored eight points. For Jharkhand Sumit scored 15 points and Matab added 14 points.

reports Efe. “We are so sad to announce that Serena Williams, a four-time champion in Rome, has withdrawn from ibi18,” the tournament announced on its official Twitter account. Serena’s ranking has dramatically dropped to world No. 454 after giving birth to a baby girl in September. The Italian Open is set to take place May 13-20 in Rome.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Mrs. Kanthsü Seb

A year has passed since you left us. You can never be replaced but your memories forever remain a blessing to all of us. You are missed each and everyday. Loving children and family members

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We, the bereaved family members would like to express our profound and heartfelt thanks to each and every families, neighbours, friends and churches who supported and stood by us physically, materially, financially and through prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Maria Tsela on 07/05/2018. You left us an emptiness that cannot be filled again, our comfort is that you are in a better place. DP-3659

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lustre in the opening quarter by trailing 00-10 as their opponents seized control at the start. Naga boys opened their account through VivikaYeptho’s conversion and managed to share the spoils in the second quarter at 0606, still trailed 06-16 in the half time. In the third quarter, the Naga boys took control of the game 12-09 with Keneingutou powering his

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that “he” should continue to maintain good discipline and aimed to bring a medal to the country in the near future. Sharing his experience, Heutingyi said that in the first round he defeated Egyptian player with 20 points gap in first round and lost to Italian player with 8 points in second round. 153 Countries took part in the world championship, with India winning a bronze medal. Heutingyi is a product of IG Stadium Taekwondo Academy, Kohima, and participated in various state and national championships under the aegis of Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA).

Lehmann to take up new coaching role with CA

D I M A P U R , M ay 9 (NPN): Zunheboto Area Sports Association (ZASA) has elected a new office bearers for the tenure 2018-20 under the banner of Zunheboto Area G.Bs Association. The newly elected office bearers will be lead by Inaho Bob Achumi (Hekiye) as President, Kahoshe Awomi (Yemishe) and Vikaho Jimo (Lizu Old) as Vice Presidents, Kivika Yeptho (Natha Old) as General Secretary, Vekishe T. Achumi (Lochomi) as Finance Secretary and Hetoho Zhimomi GB Natha New as treasurer.

Nagaland boys at the 69th junior National Basketball Championship in Ludhiana.

Praneeth advances in Australian Open

Sydney, May 9 (IANS): India’s B. Sai Praneeth defeated Misha Zilberman of Israel in straight games in the opening round of the Australian Open badminton tournament here on Wednesday. The second-seeded Indian needed only 45 minutes to chalk out a 21-17, 21-14 verdict over his unseeded opponent. Praneeth will meet Maulana Panji Ahmad of Indonesia in the next round on Thursday. Ahmad defeated InNTA members led by its president Pele Khezhie with D I M A P U R , M AY 9 (NPN): Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) on Tuesday felicitated Heutingyi, who represented India at World Junior Taekwondo Championship from April 9 to 13, 2018 at Hammamet ,Tunisia. Speaking at the felicitation program, NTA president and Northeast Taekwondo Union chairman Pele Khezhie congratulated Heutingyi for his participation in the world championship and advised him to carry forward with his sporting activities, stated a released issued by NTA media cell. Expressing happiness that at a young age “Heutingyi” could represent the country, Khezhie hoped

only for the goal to be allowed after the Video Assistant Referee spotted a hand-ball by PSG’s Marquinhos. Cavani squandered a pair of chances before drawing a penalty and converting from the spot to make it 2-0 in the 74th minute. Tuesday’s triumph made PSG Brazilian defender Dani Alves the most-decorated footballer in history, with 38 trophies for club and country.

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PSG win 4th straight French Cup

S a i n t - D e n i s ( F r a n c e ) , M ay 9 (IANS): Paris Saint-Germain hoisted the French Cup for a fourth consecutive year after a 2-0 victory over third-division side Les Herbiers. Based in a town with a population of roughly 16,000 -- one-fifth the number of seats at the packed Stade de France -- Les Herbiers impressed PSG fans and even opposing coach Unai Emery with their spirited performance

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From loving mother, brother, sister & all family members

“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” - Job 42:2 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” - Job 1:21 We, the bereaved family members of Late Keduneil Kotso, convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to one and all who stood by us and supported us through your prayers, moral, physical, financial and material contributions during the brief illness and at the sad demise of our most beloved and precious father. We express our special thanks to: 1. Lierie Baptist Church, Kohima 2. Baptist Church Kidima 3. Kidima Baptist Fellowship Kohima 4. Doctors & Nurses of Bethel Hospital, Kohima 5. Tsiepfütsiepfhe Council (AG Colony, Kohima) 6. Neighbours and all his Dear friends. Loving wife, children and relatives. K-1307

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“You know the way to the place where I am going” John 14 : 4.

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Kimiyechekeuipu, its been one year since you left us but we’ve never skipped a day missing you. The vacuum you left can never be filled, however you gave us the reason to live by inspiring and being our role model. We will carry on your legacy till our time on earth. We love you. DP-3664

From loving wife and children

We, the bereaved family of members of Late Y. C. Thrilongkyu Sangtam extend our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, prayer groups, organizations, neighbours, friends and well wishers who stood by us morally, physically, financially and in prayer from the time of his sudden demise and missing till his body retrieve. We convey our gratitude to : 1. Sangtam Union, Dimapur 2. PHSNS Union, Dimapur 3. SBL Dimapur 4. Signal Angami Village 5. Shri. T. C. Sangtam (IAS Retd.) 6. Shri. L. T. Sangtam (Legal Advisor ENPO) 7. Nagaland Government 8. Arunachal Pradesh (Administration and Public) 9. All Ranks of 38th Bn SSB Tawang 10.Bhutan Administration and Public 11. Sangsomong Village Council 12.Sangsomong Citizen 13.Sangsomong Baptist Lithro Though we are not able to mention each and every individual, whose support were equally valuable. We have nothing to repay you in return but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Thank you all sincerely for sharing our sorrow. Loving wife, sons, daughter & relatives. DP-3663

Born : 7th March 1935 – Died : 23rd April 2018 The family of Lt. Justo Richard Wallang (Retd. Addl. Secretary and Advisor, N.U) wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. Our thanks to our extended families, relatives, friends and well wishers who showed, helped and supported us prior to and after the funeral. In so many different ways for which we are really appreciative. Thank you to the Medical staffs, doctors and nurses who attended and treated our Lt. Richard Wallang with dignity during his brief illness. To the Sumi Baptist Church, Kohima, Ustomi Union Kohima and Khasi Christian Fellowship Kohima, we are truly grateful for your love and support showered to us at this time of grief. We regret our inability to thank everyone individually. May our Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus". Loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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Mumbai beat KKR by 102 runs

Mumbai Indians’ Ishan Kishan plays a shot against Kolkata Knight Riders during an IPL T20 cricket match at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Wednesday. (PTI) Ko l k ata , M ay 9 (PTI): Mumbai Indians thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 102 runs to keep themselves in the hunt for a play-offs berth in the IPL here Wednesday. Sent into bat at the Eden Gardens, defending champions MI scored an imposing 210 for 6, riding on 19-year-old Ishan Kishan’s 21-ball 62, studded with five fours and six sixes, and then bowled KKR out for 108 in 18.1 overs. Krunal Pandya and his brother Hardik returned

with figures of 2/12 and 2/16 respectively while all the other five MI bowlers took a wicket each as they excelled as a bowling unit. After today’s match, their third on the trot, MI jumped to fourth spot with 10 points from 11 matches. KKR also have the same 10 points from 11 matches but they are below MI at fifth on inferior net run rate. Chasing an imposing target of 211, KKR suffered a batting collapse under some fine bowling and fielding show by MI who needed a win to keep afloat

in the tournament. Chris Lynn and Nitish Rana top-scored with 21 each while all the other KKR batsmen came a cropper. Their highest partnership was 31 between Lynn and Uthappa (14) for the second wicket. KKR made a disastrous start to their run chase as Sunil Narine (4) was out in the second ball, top-edging a Mitchell McClenaghan short delivery to Krunal Pandya. Lynn and Uthappa was going strong for some time. But a horrible mixed up in the

fourth over led to Lynn being run out as the home side were reduced to 32 for two. Uthappa was the third batsman to go as he hit straight to Suryakumar Yadav at deep midwicket off a Mayank Markande and Andrew Russell followed suit the next over, after being deceived by a Hardik Pandya slow delivery. KKR were in deep trouble by then with half of their batting line up gone in the ninth over for just 67 runs. Captain Dinesh Karthik (5) could not extricate his side and he was run out in the 10th over. McClenaghan then held on to a brilliant running catch to dismiss Rana the next ball and the match was as good as over for KKR by then.

The asking rate has gone up to an impossible 20 with the tails up but the match lingered on a bit before Krunal Pandya wrapped up the match by dismissing Kuldeep Yadav (5). Earlier, Ishan smashed a 17-ball half-century as MI overcame a slow start to post an imposing 210/6. Ishan tore apart KKR bowling, especially Kuldeep Yadav who was clobbered for four consecutive sixes, en route to his 21-ball 62 (5x4, 6x6). After Ishan, it was Cutting show as he hit the first three balls of the final over for a six each en route to his nine-ball 24 (1x4, 3x6) as MI finished on a high with 22 runs in the final over bowled by Piyush Chawla.

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India leaving no stone unturned in Olympics preparation: Rathore

New Delhi, May 9 (Agencies): A former champion shooter himself, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore knows how lack of infrastructure can scuttle Olympic dreams and the Indian sports minister is determined to ensure his athletes get the best possible preparation for the Tokyo Games. In an interview with Reuters, Rathore said the government was “leaving no stone unturned” to train 200 elite athletes for the 2020 Olympics and beyond under its Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) programme. “With just one and half to two years left for the Tokyo Games, we are not only focusing on their training but also rehab if any athlete is injured,” Rathore said, sitting on a Swiss exercise ball THURSDAY’S MATCH which he uses as a chair in his office. TOPS was rolled Delhi Daredevils Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad : 8 p.m. out in 2014 to identify elite (Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi) athletes and provide them with world-class coaching Points table and training facilities. “From selection to TEAM P W L PTS funding, everything is manSUNRISERS HYDERABAD 10 8 2 16 aged by a set of people whom we have put under CHENNAI SUPER KINGS 10 7 3 14 the TOPS,” said Rathore, who won the double-trap KINGS XI PUNJAB 10 6 4 12 silver at the 2004 Athens MUMBAI INDIANS 11 5 6 10 Games. “This team has high KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS 11 5 6 10 performance directors, RAJASTHAN ROYALS 10 4 6 8 CEOs, athlete relationship managers, researchers who ROYAL CHALLENGERS 10 3 7 6 are finding details about DELHI DAREDEVILS 10 3 7 6 athletes’ toughest opponents

R.S Rathore (File) in the top international circuit.” More encouraging is the emergence of a bunch of young champions. A 16-year old Manu Bhaker shot down the 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF Mexico World Cup in March, 20-year old Neeraj Chopra won the javelin gold in the last Commonwealth Games and 15-year-old Anish Bhanwala became the youngest Indian to win a Commonwealth gold in the 25m rapid fire pistol event. Long a laggard at multisports Games, India finished third at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games ahead of more traditional sporting powers Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. “I think the self-confidence is building up. A sense of self-belief is building up. The athletes are feeding off each other and the whole environment in India is now feeding off itself,” said Rathore. The Indian shoot-

ers have been performing exceptionally well at the world stage in recent times, which has been especially pleasing to former marksman Rathore. “This excellence is largely driven by individuals but it’s also due to funding that is coming to them. “The shooting federation is the highest funded federation. Among the 200 elite athletes, about 200 crore rupees ($29.70 million) have been provided to shooters alone, much more than any other federation. So, we are investing into it.” Apart from shooting, India have made longs strides in disciplines such as badminton, wrestling, boxing and archery. “We have identified the events that we will do well in and also the athletes who we are hoping will do well. I leave this job of identifying to the super professionals of the TOPS team and I have great respect for the work they are doing,” said Rathore. India has been here before of course and the only true test of the TOPS programme will come in August 2020. After all, India were second in the medals table at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi but returned home from the subsequent London Olympics without a single gold medal.

Djokovic loses to Edmund in Madrid Open; Nadal advances

MADRID, May 9 (Agencies): Novak Djokovic added another early elimination to his disappointing season, while Rafael Nadal continued to look invincible on clay. Djokovic lost to Kyle Edmund 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 on Wednesday in the second round of the Madrid Open, the sixth straight tournament in which he has failed to reach the quarterfinals. Nadal later cruised past Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-1, extending his record of consecutive sets won on clay to 48. The 16-time Grand Slam champion, coming off titles in Monte Carlo and Barcelona, has won 37 of his last 38 matches on the surface, including 20 straight. Djokovic has struggled this year after saying he returned to action too quickly following a lingering right elbow injury. Djokovic lost in the third round in Monte

Kyle Edmund (PTI) Carlo and in the second round in both Miami and Indian Wells. The 12th-ranked Serb also failed to advance past the last 16 at the Australian Open. Djokovic played poorly in the first set but recovered to comfortably win the second. He had a chance to go up a break early in the third set but lost five straight points to allow Edmund to come back from 0-40. The unseeded British player then broke Djokovic’s serve to go

up 5-3 and easily closed out the match on his serve. Edmund will next play eighth-seeded David Goffin, who defeated Robin Haase 7-5, 6-3. Nadal improved to 17-1 overall on the season with his win over the 41stranked Monfils. Nadal is two sets away from breaking John McEnroe’s 1984 record of 49 straight sets won on a single surface. Eighth-ranked Kevin Anderson defeated qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-2 to set up a thirdround match against Philipp Kohlschreiber, who beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. Also, top-ranked Simona Halep beat Kristyna Pliskova 6-1, 6-4 to stay on track for a third straight title in Madrid, while Caroline Wozniacki’s bid to return to the top of the rankings ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 20th-ranked Kiki Bertens.

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Woods to play in British Open at Carnoustie LONDON, May 9 (Agencies): Three time British Open winner Tiger Woods is to play in this year’s championship for the 20th time but first since 2015, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday. The 42-year-old American -- a 14 time Major winner -- returned to competitive golf this season after missing most of the previous two years through injury and finished tied for 32nd at last month’s Masters. “Three-time Champion Golfer Tiger Woods plans to tee it up at Carnoustie for The 147th Open after confirming his entry into golf ’s original Championship,” read the statement from the organisers. “The confirmation of the entry from one of the greatest golfers ever to grace the sport will delight fans around the world.” Woods, who is playing at the “fifth major” The Players Championship in his first competitive outing since The Masters, has played two Opens at Carnoustie, finishing seventh in 1999 and 12th in 2007 which is the last time

the Open was held at the course. Woods, champion in 2000, 2005 and 2006, missed the cut in 2015 and his best finish since his last victory was tied for third in 2012. As recently as last September, before he underwent back fusion surgery, Woods was uncertain he would ever play golf again. But, since the operation, he has rediscovered the club head speed which he once took for granted. In March, he registered the fastest club head speed by any U.S. tour player this season by clocking 129.2 miles, or 207.9 kilometres, per hour on a drive at the Valspar Championship. “I didn’t have any speed the last four or five years because my back wasn’t very good,” Woods said. “What I thought was speed was not. It was slow motion. “Swinging at 115 mph an hour is not very quick. I didn’t realise for a number of years how bad my back was until I had it fixed. It’s kind of neat. I’m seeing speeds and velocities I haven’t seen since my early 20s.”

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