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PM takes no questions at first PC

NEW DELHI, MAY 17 (PTI): In his first appearance at a press conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted in opening remarks that BJP will come back to power with a full majority on its own, but refused to take any questions, citing party discipline.

In a surprised move, Modi showed up on the dais for a scheduled press conference by BJP president Amit Shah, who gave a detailed report card on the performance of NDA government as well as party’s extensive electioneering. Modi diverted questions, saying he will not answer because the press conference is being addressed by Shah, and in BJP’s system, discipline has to be followed. On the BJP’s performance, Modi said, “the election has been amazing (shandar). Elections were held in a positive spirit. A government with full majority will come back after remaining in power for five years...”

Cong mocks PM’s first PC appearance: Congress on Friday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not taking any question in his first appearance at a press conference, with party

KMC to tackle traffic congestion in Kohima town DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (NPN): Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), which had a joint meeting with the Kohima traffic police and ward representatives on the matter relating to traffic congestion at Kohima town on May 14, 2019, has resolved to restrict parking on both sides of the road within the wards.

In a press release, KMC administrator Kovi Meyase said meeting also resolved to conduct of joint spot verification to identify single lane parking spaces in all wards.

Further, it was decided that joint enforcement drives would be conducted and defaulting vehicles towed away as per relevant Act(s).

Meyase stated that verification and enforcement drives would be jointly conducted by district administration, police, KMC and ward chairman/ representatives.

Meanwhile, KMC has reminded public to clear all building materials and off road vehicles lying on the road as per the order issued

by DC. Failure to comply would entail needful action as deemed fit and necessary, KMC stated.

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“I’m running after my pension but it seems to be running away from me.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President Amit Shah during a press conference at the party headquarter in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

president Rahul Gandhi saying “showing up is half the battle”. The Congress charge against Modi and Amit Shah was led by Gandhi after the PM showed up on the dais for a scheduled press conference by the BJP chief, who gave a report card on the performance of the NDA government as well as party’s extensive electioneering.

“Congratulations Modi Ji. Excellent Press Conference! Showing up is half the battle. Next time Mr Shah may even allow you to answer a couple of questions. Well done,” Gandhi tweeted. Gandhi said it is “very impressive” to see PM address his first press confer-

ence a few days before Lok Sabha results are out.

After Godse row, BJP pushed to corner: As campaigning for the 2019 general elections wound down on Friday, the BJP was pushed into a corner and forced to ask three of its leaders to explain their comments on Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse, as the Congress questioned the prime minister’s silence on the row.

Pandora’s box opened on Thursday with BJP’s Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate and Malegaon blast accused Pragya Singh Thakur lauding Godse as a “patriot” and issuing an apology at night saying she respected him

Mnp BJP refutes NPF’s claims IMPHAL, MAY 17 (PTI): Manipur BJP spokesperson, Ch Bijoy Friday refuted the claims of NPF that saffron party had never respected the spirit of alliance since the formation of government in Manipur.

Rebutting Manipur state NPF unit president, Awangbou Newmai’s assertions, Ch Bijoy maintained that NPF did not want any ministerial berth while joining the alliance, but now, it seems, the party has several demands. Of the four NPF MLAs in the Assembly, Loshü Dikho, who won from the Mao Assembly seat, is a cabinet minister.

“The allegations made by the NPF are totally baseless and unfounded. All possible cooperation has been extended to our coalition partners for smooth functioning of the government,” he added. Talking to PTI, Awangbou Newmai, the state unit chief of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), claimed that the BJP “looks

down” on its alliance partners. “The BJP has never respected the spirit of alliance since the formation of government in 2017. There have been instances when their leaders have refused to consider our members as alliance partners,” he said, without elaborating.

Newmai also said that the saffron party did not live up to the promises it made to its coalition partners. “The NPF has always considered the BJP as its big brother, but that did not stop the saffron party from bluffing to us. We haven’t got our due respect,” he claimed. Denying the allegation, the BJP said it has extended all possible cooperation to its partners to ensure smooth functioning of the government. The NPF Central has called for a meeting on May 18 at Kohima where the party would decide if it will continue to stay in the coalition or withdraw support from the BJP led government in Manipur.

and his work for the country cannot be forgotten.

As controversy raged, BJP president Amit Shah said the party has taken serious note of the statements from Union minister Anantkumar Hegde, Pragya Thakur and its Karnataka MP Nalin Kumar Kateel.

Stating that comments were against party’s ideology, Shah asked the party’s disciplinary committee to submit a report on the issue in 10 days for further action.

Can’t forgive Pragya for Godse remark, says Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said he will never forgive BJP candidate Pragya Singh Thakur for insulting Mahatma Gandhi by calling his assassin Nathuram Godse a true patriot.

Modi told a TV channel during his last rally here ahead of the last phase of voting in Lok Sabha polls, Modi also said her comments were detrimental to society. “The remarks made about Gandhiji or Nathuram Godse are very bad and very wrong for society,” he said.

“She has sought an apology but I would never be able to forgive her fully,” he added.

Cong president questions ‘partial EC’ NEW DELHI, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): Congress president Rahul Gandhi Friday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been partial or biased towards the other parties in the Lok Sabha Election 2019. The Election Commission’s role has been biased this Lok Sabha election, Rahul Gandhi said in a press conference.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was allowed to say anything while the others were stopped from saying the same thing. He also said that it seemed like the Lok Sabha Election 2019 schedule was made keeping PM Modi’s poll campaigning schedule.

“Role of the Election Commission has been biased in this election. Modi ji can say whatever he wants to say while we were stopped from saying the same thing,” Rahul Gandhi said. Rahul Gandhi said, “Partiality is definitely there. It seemed that the Lok Sabha election schedule was made for PM Narendra Modi’s election campaigning. This is in front of everyone and the country understands this.”

Heavy rush but lack of classrooms an acute problem in Dimapur Govt College

Students at Dimapur Government College premises Friday morning. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (NPN): The 53-year old Dimapur Gover nment College, among the oldest in the state, is gripped with admission mania as around one thousand candidates who passed the recent HSSLC examinations, literally fight to be among the 360 fortunate ones to get admission.

According to college sources, some 3000 admission forms were given out of which around 725 applied for 360 seats under various academic disciplines.

Though a government college, DGC is at par with the best in the state

in terms of teaching quality and other facilities and so the rush for admissions is not difficult to understand.

However, the DGC is still grappling with inadequate classroom facilities, a problem that the higher ups were apprised and who in turn promised to do the necessary to facilitate increase in intake.

At present, the college is running with limited classrooms for the ever growing student population due to which it is only offering a total of 360 seats (Arts stream) for the new academic year 2019-2020.

Out of 360 seats, 20 seats (5%) are reserved for the Schedule Castes (SC),

Other Backward Class (OBC), General, People with Disability (PwD) and other boards as per National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) requirement and 340 seats are open for all.

When Nagaland Post spoke with DGC principal Kavili Jakhalu, she said that out of 725 student applicants this year, only 360 will be selected purely on merit.

She admitted that admission time was the most stressful as the college not only have to turn down many deserving students, but also with public pressure to accommodate more students.

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Dimapur traffic police issue advisory D I M A P U R , M AY 1 7 (NPN): In view of the proposed closure of a stretch of NH-29 due to earth cutting works, the Dimapur traffic police Friday informed that the entry time of heavy vehicles from Newfield and Dellai check-gate into the town area has been relaxed from 8pm to 7pm.

According to Dimapur police PRO, all LMVs intending to ply between Dimapur and Kohima during the affected time period could take the alternate route via 7th Mile -New DC Office-Shokuvi – Razaphe – Mhaikam – Pimla – Mhainamtsi – Jhornapani / Medziphema.

District administration Thursday informed that there would be total restriction of all traffic movements from Patkai Bridge to Pakala Pahar Bridge from 10:30pm to 5am with effect from May 20 to June 20, 2019.

NDPP observes 2nd foundation day

NDPP president Chingwang Konyak with party legislators and office bearers.

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 7 (NPN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Friday observed its 2nd foundation day by holding a thanksgiving programme at “Nousi” Auditorium, Niathu Resort Chumukedima. In a press release, NDPP media & communication committee stated that the programme was attended by party president Chingwang Konyak and the rank and file of the NDPP along with its legislators. A host of party leaders addressed the gath-

ering, it stated.

In his introductory remark, NDPP working president Alemtemshi Jamir highlighted how the party came into existence. He said that the word “Democratic”, which is part of NDPP, was most appropriate since a democracy has its roots in Christian beliefs, adding that democratic system of governance had evolved out of reformation movement of Martin Luther King in the 1500s. In his presidential address, party president Chingwang Konyak acknowl-

edged the rank and file of the NDPP and appreciated the dedicated loyalty and service of all party functionaries for making it possible for the party to grow from strength to strength in the last two years.

He mentioned that despite all opposition, God had always led and blessed the party enabling the NDPP to form the government after the general elections of 2018 and with victory in the byelections to the lone Lok Sabha seat in the state.

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Assessment camp for CWSN

Anoop Khinchi and Menukhol John interacting with a disabled child during assessment camp held in Kohima. (NP) Correspondent

K o h i m a , May 1 7 (NPN): District education officer-cum-district education mission, District Mission Authority (DMA) SSA, Kohima district organized a district level assessment camp for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) at Ura Academy Hall, here on Friday.

Speaking at the camp, Principal Secretary, School Education and SCERT, Menukhol John said that the department will assess and

try to provide the best equipments to the children with locomotors disability, visual impairment and hearing impairment free of cost.

Adding that many children require surgical interventions, he said that the team has been trying to tie up with certain hospital for the same, so that they can give treatment to the children. He further encouraged the children to not think that they are different from the rest of other children as every single child is special. He also challenged the

children not to feel inferior or discouraged with their disabilities but asked them to avail the aids and use it judiciously.

DC Kohima, Anoop Khinchi while interacting with the department officials said that more exercise would be conducted soon and advised the parents of special needs children to come forward with the children to avail the privilege.

Assistant District Coordinator, SSA Kohima, Thongsenlo informed that second phase of Assess-

ment Camp would conduct soon.

Mission director Samagra Shiksha Nagaland Kevileno Angami, DEO Kohima Y. Mary Zhimomi , Dy. Mission director SSA Tali Jamir also attended the programme.

Altogether 149 children with hearing impairment, visual impairment, and locomotor attended the assessment Camp from both private and government institutions as well as from villages and wards. Doctors and technician from Nagaland rehabilitation and research centres (NRRC) Dimapur, Star Key Delhi and Aphtalmic with assistant from Naga hospital assessed the CWSN. Meanwhile according to DIPR, the camp was also conducted in Peren on May 16, where 46 children with special needs attended the camp at EBRC Peren town and availed the facility.

Official from SMA, SSA Kohima along with Starkey Lab Noida, NRRC Dimapur, observers from Social Welfare Department, Sakhi contributed to the success of the camp. The assessment camp was held under the supervision and monitoring of DMA (SSA) Peren.

Awareness on road safety in Wka D IM A P U R : Wo k h a District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) in collaboration with District Transport Office and Wokha Traffic Police organized a legal awareness programme on Road Safety on May 15 at Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Wokha.

EAC (J), Wokha, Imtinungla Longkumer addressing the awareness function, lauded the WDLA and other line departments for organizing the programme to spread awareness and sensitizing the public about road safety and traffic related issues. She also stated that it was important for to have awareness and to know the rules and regulations when it comes to road safety.

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Awareness programme on plastic

DIMAPUR: DC Kohima Anoop Khinchi has issued an order directing the BRO/PWD/R&B and National Highways to inform the concerned departments /agencies along with intimation to the Deputy Commissioner Office before undertaking works on widening/expansion of roads in the district.

According to DIPR, the order has been issued after observing that the widening/expansion of roads in Kohima district by the BRO/PWD/R&B and National A combined team of district administration Jalukie and police carried out ILP Highways led to disruption of underground cables which drives in Jalukie town and adjacent areas and apprehended 60 ILP defaulters. are laid by the BSNL and other private agencies. Further, According to SP Peren, the defaulters were forwarded to ADC Jalukie for further the DC asked the implementing agencies to be cautious necessary action under the provision of law. (SP Peren) while executing the work.

ACVA Wokha celebrates 5th foundation day

Er. Mhondamo Ovung, M. James Tungoe along with ACVA office bearers. (NP) Correspondent

W O K H A , M AY 1 7 (NPN): All Commercial Vehicle Association (ACVA) Wokha district celebrated its 5th foundation day under the theme “All endeavouring, all achieving” here Friday at Public Ground Wokha with K Y M C

chairman Lotha Hoho, Er. Mhondamo Ovung as special invitee.

Ovung in his speech remarked that it was heartening to witness strong unity among members of the association. Pointing out that ACVA was not just an organisation but a refuge for its members in

times of difficulties, Ovung called upon the gathering to inculcate a sense of belonging towards the association and strengthen it.

The Lotha Hoho chairman also sensitized the gathering of mostly drivers and commercial vehicle owners to be respectful towards consumer rights,

news in Brief Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Dimapur district Brand Ambassador cum Convener Swachh Bharat Mission along with Dimapur District Brand Ambassador will be conducting a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in ward number 7, 8 and 16 at Dimapur on May 18 during the morning hour.

ANGPTA emergency meeting: All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association (ANGPTA) has convened an emergency meeting on May 23 at 10 a.m. at Kohima ‘D’ block Panchayat. All the District Units, SubUnits have been asked to depute at least four members without fail. Association further informed that issues of those units, who fail to attend the meeting, will not be taken into consideration.

Biological diversity day: Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB) will be celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), with the theme “Our biodiversity, our food, our health,” on May 22 at Centre Church SBAK, Nito Mount, Zhuneboto. Deputy Commissioner, Shanavas C will grace the occasion as special guest. Audio Play on “Biodiversity Conservation and its importance” will be launched on the same day. The programme is organised by the Sumi Baptist AkukuhouKuqhakulu (SBAK), Nito Mount in collaboration with Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSSB).

NCSU Phek district emergency meet: Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) Phek district has convened an emergency meeting on May 24 at 5 p.m. at its general secretary residence, Phek town. All officials of NCSU Phek district have been requested to attend the meeting.

Buddha Jayanti Festival celebration: To commemorate the great thrice events of Bhagavan Buddha, the society of Dhamma Bodhi & Meditation, Dimapur would be celebrating 2563 Buddha Jayanti Festival on May 18 at Dimapur Buddha Vihar, Kevija-u Colony, Dimapur.

NBA emergency meeting: Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) has convened an emergency meeting on May 20 at 12 p.m. at Nagaland Bar room. All the office bearers, executives of the NBA, all presidents and general secretaries of the District Bar Associations have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

GSU Kiruphema interschool drawing competition concludes

(CHQ), Hebron. He was also the first Principal Secretary, GPRN and served as Auditor General (AG), Chaplee Secretary, Kilo Secretary, Keya Secretary, Secretary of Art, Culture & Tourism (ACT) and Kilonser of Mines & Minerals.

NSCN (I-M) expressed regret that he left the world without seeing the fruition of Naga political struggle which he was a part of.

For the service rendered for the Naga nation, his name shall be recorded in the pages of the Naga political struggle, the condolence note stated. Further, NSCN (I-M) prayed that the Almighty bestow comfort and strength to the bereaved family members Winners with teacher in-charges of all GPS with the outgoing headmaster of to withstand the sorrow.

GHS Kiruphema, D. Ponnachan.

Information on road widening work in Kohima

reminding them that consumers/clients avail their services after payment.

While touching upon the importance of following traffic rules, Ovung encouraged the drivers to practice good driving etiquettes. Further, the special invitee blessed the ACVA and its members in its future endeavours and reminded them that social and economic progress was possible only through hard work and perseverance.

Also speaking on the occasion, acting convenor ACAUT Wokha Unit, M.James Tungoe highlighted the activities of ACAUT in the state. Tungoe attributed the success of ACAUT movement in Wokha to support from strong and influential organisation like ACVA and underscored the need to strengthen the association. He further reminded the ACVA that the nature of its work was service to humanity and urged the association to put

hicle Officer, Masetshilong Longkumer and advocate Meribemo A. Lotha, panel lawyer, Wokha District Legal Services Authority apprised the gathering about the importance of traffic rules and regulations, vehicle registration, driving licensee procurement, road safety and motor accident claim tribunal.

The function was chaired by advocate, Shanchobeni P Lotha panel lawyer, WDLSA while vote of thanks was delivered by advocate Renbonthung Tsanglao, panel lawyer, Wokha District Legal Services Authority.

The programme was attended by representatives from All Commercial Vehicle Association Wokha, Taxi Union, Lotha Eloe Hoho and various stakeholders.

DIMAPUR: Tening Town Council under Peren district organized a one day awareness programme on “Harmful effects of plastic use” at Town hall on May 17.

At the meeting administrator Tening Town Council, Rhosietho Nguori said that the Town Council would find a waste management site shortly and appealed to the people to extend their support and cooperation.

EAC, T. Sulanthung, stated that plastic is not biodegradable and called upon all to reduce, re-use and recycle.

Commander of Assam Rifles, Tening also spoke in the gathering. Keynote address and closing remark was delivered by ADC RhosiethoNguori.

NSCN (I-M) condolence

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Lumba Raising from Peh village (Wung Tangkhul Region), Executive Member, Steering Committee, NSCN on May 17, after a prolonged illness.

In a condolence note through MIP, NSCN (I-M) said late Lumba has been undergoing treatment for cancer for quite some periAs part of its efforts to make “plastic free Kiphire”, the Kiphire district od, and passed away peaceadministration has taken up various initiatives to ban complete plastic use by fully at Referral Hospital, constructing waste bins at various locations. (DPRO Kiphire) Dimapur.

He was in the national service for thirty years and has served in different capacities ever since he joined NSCN in 1988.

He was one person, who helped in setting up the secretariat, GPRN in Council Headquarters

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customer comfort first in all its activities.

Earlier, Yanithung Lotha, president ACVA Wokha, welcomed the gathering. Steward Mhao Ngullie invoked God’s blessings. Later, general secretary ACVA Wokha, Y. Evungthung Ezung, proposed vote of thanks.

Athungo Murry, WDAU, said the benediction. Organising secretary ACVA Wokha, Lipenthung Ovung chaired the programme Meanwhile, ACVA in its general discussion resolved to reiterate and reaffirm its stand for “One Government, One Tax” adopted in 2014 in line with ACAUT’s resolution of the same. It may be mentioned that ACVA is the umbrella organisation of all types of vehicles engaged in commercial activities represented by ANTA Wokha, WDAU, Truck Union, Mini Truck Union, Bus Union and Pickup Union.

DIMAPUR: Inter-school drawing competition organized by Government School Union (GSU) Kir-

uphema concluded on May 14 at GHS Kiruphema. A press release from GSU Kiruphema chairman, D.

Ponnachan stated that the prize for first three winners were sponsor by teachers of different primary schools.

Mon DPDB monthly meeting

DIMAPUR: The monthly meeting of Mon District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) was held on May 17 at DC’s Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman DPDB Mon,Thavaseelan K. The board discussed for creation of a new post of Forest Ranger / Beat Office in Chen, and decided to recommend to

the higher authority for necessary action, DIPR reported.

Tourism and Youth Resources & Sports Departments gave a power point presentation on their departmental activities.

Additional Director General of Police (Border),Rupin Sharma IPS suggested on improvement of Tourism, Sports and childcare in the meeting.

PVC celebrates establishment day

Dr.Ndangkie Ndang along with the villagers at Peren Model Village.

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DIMAPUR: Peren Model Village (PMV) celebrated its 21st establishment day at the council hall on May 17.

It may be noted that Peren Model village is an offshoot of Old Peren village and situated 15 km away from Old Peren.

The establishment programme was honoured by secretary, Peren Council, Dr. Ndangkie Ndang as

special guest.

The special guest exhorted the villagers to take advantage of its fertile land and encouraged them to go for large scale organic farming.

Words of solidarity was delivered by Daurai Hega while the programme was chaired Paunam Mark Ndang, secretary Peren Model Village. After the

formal function the council held its general sessioncum-election and elected new office bearers led by Paunam Mark Ndang as chairman, Haisopi Hage as secretary, Atip Zelui as treasurer and others.

A committee of reorganisation of PVC was also formed with Dr Ndangkie Ndang as convenor and Sorei Gongdui and Nchihei K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST May 18

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Agartala Mostly sunny; warm and humid 36 26 Aizawl

A strong afternoon t-storm

30 20

Guwahati Partly sunny

32 22

Partly sunny

31 18

Imphal

Itanagar Thunderstorms

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Shillong Some sun; nice in the p.m.

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Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

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Dimapur An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny 34 21 Mkg

An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny 28 17

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots Wokha

An a.m. t-storm in the area

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Zunheboto Some sun; a shower or t-storm 25 15

Governor P.B. Acharya and his wife and others inspecting a stall at the mela. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Nagaland governor, P.B. Acharya inaugurated “Framers Mela” organized by Bade Village Council in association with the organic farmers at Bade village here on Friday.

According to DIPR, Acharya in his speech called upon the people to change their mindset if they want to see development in the state. “If we want to see our state developed we need to change our mindset of being self centered and build each other”, he added.

Acharya also pointed out that Nagaland was blessed with many natural resources. “Ours is an agricultural society and our

organic produce must have a proper market and our kissans should have a prosperous record” he said.

The governor also appealed to the universities and professionals to invest their knowledge in working for the interest of the nation.

He further said that Nagaland has rich natural resources and called upon the university to come up with the best strategies for strengthening them through education.He also encouraged the youths to consider taking up entrepreneurship as a career option.

Emphasizing on the importance of unity, the

governor urged the people to respect and uphold the unique culture and diversity of the region.

He also urged the banks to support the villagers by giving loans till they were able to sustain themselves.

On the occasion, Acharya and his wife also released two birds to show love and respect to nature.

The governor also gave away cash prize and certificates to Wilson Bono, who secured 13th position in HSLC examination 2019 and to Vedolu Vero, who secured 3rd position in Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (PSLCE) of the area.

Two schools selected for SPC in Kohima

DC Kohima, Anoop Khinchi handing over the cheque to the selected schools for implementation of SPC programme at his office chamber on May 17. (DPRO Kohima)

DIMAPUR: Dr. Neilhouzhü Kire Government Higher Secondary School, Seikhazou and Regimental School, Thizama in Kohima district have been selected for Student Police Cadet (SPC) programme, an initiative of MHA ministry.

Under the programme, a sum of Rs 50,000 would be provided to each school for educational assistance, training and contingencies under the programme.

The cheque was handed over to the school authorities by DC Kohima, Anoop Khinchi, who is

also the chairman of Kohima District Level Steering Committee (DLSC) for implementation of SPC programme at his office chamber on Friday.

As per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines, the utilization break-up of the released amount is

as follows: Rs. 16,000 for teaching aids; Rs. 24,000 for outdoor activities, Rs. 5000 for training and Rs. 5000 for contingency.

Meanwhile, headmaster and principal of the recipient schools thanked the DLSC led by DC Kohima for selecting their schools to implement the programme in the district, DPRO Kohima stated in a press release.

Meanwhile, according to Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, the SPC programme focuses on students of Classes 8 & 9 and special care has been taken to ensure that it does not lead to increase in the workload of the students. The programme does not have any prescribed textbook nor is any exam envisaged. Only one class in a month is proposed. The programme seeks to cover broadly two kinds of topics, - crime prevention and control; and values and ethics.

D I M A P U R : Wo r r i e d about the poor performance of Government Schools in Dimapur district in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC examinations, DC Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol convened a reviewed meeting of all the principals, headmasters/ headmistress of Government Schools under Dimapur district on May 17 at DEO’s office Dimapur.

According to DIPR, in the meeting, DC Dimapur complimented some of the few schools who fared well but impressed upon the poor performing schools to pull up their socks and do their homework properly in the coming years.

Reminding them that the best paid government employees were the teachers, Kevin urged them to perform their duties with a missionary commitment as it concerns the future of the younger generation.

He further reminded the teachers that they were the fortunate ones to be posted at Dimapur and cautioned them not to take things for granted but to

DC Dimapur Kevekha Kevin Zehol addressing the review meeting. (DIPR)

deliver justice in their assigned tasks. Kevin also asked them to follow the protocols and procedures of government set up while discharging their official works.

All the government institutional heads under Dimapur district presented a report of their school’s performance. Some of them

highlighted on the problems faced by the schools like poor infrastructure, inadequate classrooms, shortage of manpower and rampant upgradation of schools without proper assessment of existing infrastructures.

In this regard, DC directed them to give the complaints in written

through the DEO and assured them to look into the genuine issues.

D E O D i m a p u r, Amongla also encouraged the gathering to be self-disciplined in order to achieve better results.

She thanked the DC for showing his concern for the welfare of the student community.

Lt Col M Kiran takes over SSP

DIMAPUR: Lt Col M Kiran Meitei took over the command of the Sainik School Punglwa as the officiating principal from Gp captain Sharad R Keskar with effect from May 17.

Earlier, the outgoing principal was given a ceremonial dining-out by the cadets of the school on April 26. Gp captain Sharad took over as the principal of the school on November 24, 2017 and during his short span, the school achieved various milestone and contributed selflessly for the growth and betterment of the school.

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperation, G. Kaito Aye (4th from left) along with director of agriculture, M. Ben Yanthan and senior officials inspecting the ongoing construction of new Directorate of Agriculture building at New Secretariat area on May 17. (Directorate of Agriculture)

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HPM Kohima celebrates Foundation Day DIMAPUR: House of Prayer Ministry (HPM), Upper Nagabazar, Kohima, celebrated its 4th Foundation Day under the theme, “God’s Solid Foundation Stands Firm” with President, House of Prayer Ministry, Dr. Ruokuozelie Pienyü as the speaker on May 16.

A press release from House of Prayer Ministry Media Cell stated that addressing the gathering, the speaker said that Nagas were privileged to build upon a foundation that was formed by the Creator of the universe.

The release also stated that the programme was compeered by Prayer Convenor, House of Prayer Ministry, Krupanuo Pienyü, while ministry and financial reports were delivered by general secretary, House of Prayer Ministry, Vilakhonuo Pienyü.

Special numbers were presented by Akhono Sirie and friends, Elina Zirü and Zelhoutuolie Keditsu, Meciekhono Pucho and Mesevinuo Pienyü and friends.

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IMPHAL, May 17: Agricultural scientists and experts from various places of the country met in a workshop in Imphal to find a scientific method to combat with Fall Armyworm (FAW).The invasive pest has caused extensive damages to maize crop in Mizoram and fast spreading in other parts of the Northeast state including Manipur.

According to the scientists and experts taking part in the two-day workshop on “Scientific Management of Fall Armyworm in Maize Production” held at ICAR Manipur Centre in Imphal, the pest had already damaged 80% of the total maize crop grown in Mizoram, an immediate neighbouring state of Manipur.

Among others, scientists and experts of the Indian Institute of Maize Resource, Ludhiana were also participating in the workshop hosted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Taking part in the workshop, director of state agriculture department, La-

ltanpuii Vanchhong hoped that the workshop will come up with a new scientific method of combating the invasive pest which had already started infesting maize crop in some districts of the state.

She urged the scientists and experts in the field to share the new strategy to protect the maize crop with her department. She said, “Whenever a new strategy is formulated, I would like to request experts, scientists and everybody to kindly inform and consult with my department since it is the department combating the pest in the field,” the director said. “Combating the pest was a huge challenge for agriculture department.

The department needs the help of scientists and experts,” she added.

Vanchhong informed that her department swung into action immediately after the detection of the FAW being infesting the maize crop in the state.

Manipur centre of the ICAR was the first that alerted that farmers of the state that FAW has started infesting maize crop after they found the pest caus-

ing extensive damages at Chandonpokpi area of Chandel district in the first week of this current month May. Later, state agriculture department detected the pest causing damages extensive damages in other districts like Churachandpur, Imphal West and Thoubal district too.

Now, the pest has spread to Bishnupur, Imphal East and other districts of the state, the agriculture director said. The state agriculture department has swung into action to check spread of FAW further in the state, she said.Staffs and officials of the department have been pressed to field with all available methods to combat further infestation by the invasive pest, she said.

Besides constituting joint action teams and surveillance teams to protect the maize crop, the teams were currently engaging in spraying “Emamectin benzoate” recommended by the farmer welfare department (plant protection) of Union ministry of agriculture and cooperation in combating the pest in the

Former ULFA rebel held in connection with Guwahati grenade blast

Amit Bilav Goswami (Courtesy: Northeast Now)

GOLAGHAT, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): The Golaghat police on Friday detained a former United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) member in connection with the grenade blast in Guwahati, reports Northeast Now news.

According to reports, the former ULFA rebel has been identified as Amit Ballav Goswami.

According to police officials, hailing from

Lakhibari of Merapani area in upper Assam’s Golaghat district, the former rebel was a bomb expert of the outfit.

He is currently being interrogated by the police for his alleged involvement in the blasts.

A s s a m Po l i c e o n Thursday arrested a protalk ULFA leader and a woman in connection with the grenade blast in Guwahati.

Police also recovered a 9 mm pistol, 25 rounds of ammunition and some explosives from the rented accommodation of the woman at Panjabari area in Guwahati.

While the woman has been identified as Jahnabi Saikia, the pro-talk ULFA leader was identified as

Pranamoy Rajguru.

The wo m a n, who hails from upper Assam’s Amolapotty in Sivasagar, has close link with pro-talk ULFA leader Rajguru.

At least eight people were injured in the grenade blast occurred on Wednesday evening in front of Guwahat Central, a shopping mall on the R.G. Baruah Road of the city.

U L FA ( I ) c h i e f Paresh Baruah called up a newspaper office and claimed responsibility for the blast.

It was reported that two motorcycle-bor ne youths lobbed the grenade at the security personnel posted in front of the shopping mall, and zoomed away towards Zoo-Narengi Tiniali.

affected crops, she added.

However, she suggested that bio-pesticides would be the best for pesticide for eliminating the invasive pest. The department has been closely examining the infestation of maize crop by the invasive pest.

The department has also opened helplines so that maize cultivators can contact if their crops are affected by FAW and appealed to maize growers of the state to closely examine their maize crop for any infestation, adding that if any pest or worm was found on their crop, they should contact the dedicated helplines opened by the department or consult with the officials of the Plant Health Clinic at the directorate of agriculture or concerned office of the district agriculture officers.

“Farmers can avail the pesticide and other technical assistance if require free of cost,” she said.

Taking part in the workshop, ICAR scientist Dr Arti Ningombam said that the concerned was that FAW had done extensive damages in the neighbouring Mizoram state.

Jumbo tramples farmer to death in Udalguri UDALGURI, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): In another incident of man-elephant conflict, a farmer from a village in Assam’s Udalguri was trampled to death by a wild jumbo on Friday, reports Northeast Now news.

With the habitat of wild elephants sinking, incidents of man-elephant conflict continue to take place in Indo-Bhutan border villages in Udalguri district.

According to information, on Friday morning, a farmer was trampled to death by a wild jumbo at No. 1 Amjuli under Harisinga police station in the district.

The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Chitaranjan Daimari.

Reportedly, the sexagenarian farmer was working in his cropland when the wild jumbo suddenly charged him and trampled him to death.

Meanwhile, a herd of wild jumbos vandalised the house of one Manoj Chetri at Nonaikhuti village under Paneri police station in Udalguri district on Thursday night.

US envoy meets Mizoram CM , discusses health, infrastructure

A I Z AW L , M A Y 1 7 (AGENCIES): US Ambassador to India Kenneth Ian Juster has called on Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga to discuss possible areas of cooperation in road infrastructure besides health care, reports Northeast Now news.

Ambassador Kenneth along with US Consul General in Kolkata Patti Hoffman arrived here on Thursday on a two-day visit. “ J u s t e r y e s t e r d ay (Thursday) held meeting with the chief minister at the latter’s residence and discussed state policies and possible areas of cooperation especially in road infrastructure and health care,” said a statement issued from CMO. An official of Mizoram government said that

strengthening cooperation in tourism and creating more avenues for higher education in the US for students from the northeastern states also figured in the discussion.

The US Ambassador also interacted with the senior functionaries of “Shalom”, an NGO working on HIV/AIDS, human rights, nutrition, prisoners’ issues, women’s empowerment and youth affairs.

“The US envoy held meeting with church leaders at Synod office here and senior officials of Excise and Narcotics Department,” the statement added.

Juster, after his appointment as the 25th US Ambassador to India in November 2017, had visited other North Eastern states including Assam and Tripura.

AFSPA to be lifted from Assam ZYF holds general assembly meeting GUWAHATI, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is set to be withdrawn from Assam after long 29 years, reports Northeast Now news.

According to reports, the Centre has asked the armed forces to plan its return from the state soon.

The AFSPA was imposed in the state on November 27, 1990.

The act was imposed as the militant outfit ULFA carried out its fierce atrocities during that period.

With a number of people of the state being killed or injured due to the atrocities of ULFA, Assam was declared as a ‘disturbed area’ and the AFSPA had

to be imposed. However, as time passed and violent acts declined, the Army had withdrawn from most of the districts of the state and police force has taken their place.

The Assam government had twice extended AFSPA last year after the Centre had asked it either to extend or withdraw the Act. The state government claimed the ongoing work of the National Register of Citizens as one of the main reasons for extending the Act. AFSPA is an Act of Parliament that grants special powers to the armed forces to maintain public order in the places declared as disturbed areas.

D I M A P U R , M AY 1 7 (AGENCIES): Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) held its 13th general assembly at Phoichingtong Rongmei Village, Nambol, Bishnupur District, Manipur on May 17,11am. The meeting was attended by Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN), Zeliangrong Baudi (M), Zeliangrong Student Union Manipur (ZSUM), Zeliangrong villages Youth Club and ZYF zonal executive members from Assam and Manipur.

The venue of the assembly was hoisted by ZYF Bishnupur Zone.

A press release by the ZYF Election Commissioner, Romeo Palmei stated that

the General Assembly began with the hoisting of ZYF flag by President ZYF, Titus Kamei. The main highlights of the programme were silent observation for the departed soul of ZYF members, welcome address by Chairman ZYF, Bishnupur Zone, financial report, secretary report and presidential address and election of new office bearers for the term 2019-2022.

The EC comprising of three members conducted the election procedures for the election of new office bearers and unanimously elected the following office bearers of the ZYF (AMN) for the term 2019-2022: presidentTitus Kamei (Re-elected), vice-president (Manipur)

-Luikambou Newmai, general secretary- Gaiganglung Golmei, asst. general secretary- Samlu Newmei, joint secretary -Thongan Gonmei, finance secretary- Akhing Phaomei, Games & Sports Secretary- Tadinbou, development secretary- Disinrei Francis Xavier, cultural secretary- Peihaube Francis, inf. & pub secretary- Poukhamlung Palmei. After the election, the Oath of Affirmation for the newly elected members was administered

by Romeo Palmei, Commissioner, ZYF EC. The post of two Vice-President each for Nagaland & Assam State is held reserved with some Sectional Secretary post, the release added.

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Manipur minister visits RSB Correspondent IMPHAL, May 17: Manipur education minister Th Radheshyam who paid a visit to Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) Manipur in Imphal’s Lamphel on Friday assured setting up of a memorial space for the war veterans of the state.

During the visit, the minister who passed from Sainik School, Imphal held interaction with representatives of the ex-servicemen.

A senior Army Veteran Lt Gen LN Singh, VSM (Bar) presented him an ESM cap as a token of gratitude from the Ex-servicemen Association & Community .

The RSB, Manipur is an organisation under the state government, jointly funded by Kendriya Sainik Board (Ministry of Defence) & state government.

It is responsible for welfare, care & upliftment of nearly one lakh armed forces exservicemen and their families in Manipur.

They formed approximately 2% of the popula-

tion of Manipur. They also formed a 5-6 % of the electorate. The ESMs are spread in both valley districts (30% ESMs) and in far flung hill districts (70% ESMs).

In spite of the wide dispersal in nooks and corners of the state, the ESMs remain as one of the unifying communities of the state, which is in turbulence from time to time.

The ex-servicemen in their interaction said ESMs were the most disciplined citizens, highly skilled subjects who need no further costs in training and above all them who have and were still capable of positive contributions to the people, state and the nation. “ The ESM “Unfortunately, this wonderful “asset” of ex-soldiers, airmen and seamen, have not been utilised, rather been wasted by the government from time to time,” lamented , adding that “ no state government officials, ministers or elected

members, have ever visited the RSB premises, since past one or more decades.”

“This itself speaks of the indifferent attitude of those in authority and the status of ex-servicemen being treated as “Persona No Grata” or simply “Non Entity”” they said The minister, who had a detailed look into the deplorable conditions of the RSB premises, suggested ways and means to improve the same and discussed the problems faced by the ESMs of Manipur & the Rajya Sainik Board.

He further promised to do everything possible at his disposal to improve the conditions and emancipate the status. He also expressed his personal sentiments and association with the armed forces since he considers his Alma Mater Sainik School Imphal in a very high esteem. The minister also agreed in principle about the idea of establishing a Memorial Space for the war veterans of Manipur.

3,26,548 registered Job seekers in Manipur Correspondent

IMPHAL, May 17: The total number of job seekers in Manipur has reached 3,26,548. Among them 2,22,806 are male and 1,03,742 of them are female, according to live-registered in the different employment exchange of Manipur at the end of March, 2019.

The total number of registered job seekers in Imphal West district is 51,838 including 32,219 Male and 19,619 female.

Imphal East district has 38,525 (24,983 male and 13,542 female), Thoubal 42,660 (30,404 male and 12,256 female), Bishnupur 37,042 (27,041 male and 10,001 female), Churachandpur 35,762 (30,041

male and 5,721 female), Ukhrul 26,255 (18,700 male and 7,555 female), Senapati 51,081 (31,186 male and 19,895 female), Tamenglong 24,186 (16,400 male and 7,786 female) and Chandel 15,465 (9,483 male and 5,982 female) respectively.

The number of those registered under physical/handicapped are 3,081 (2,068 male and 1,013 female) and under UE I & G B are 653 (281 male and 372 female). This month, 1,910 (one thousand nine hundred ten) applicants including 895 (eight hundred ninety five) female applicants got themselves registered with Employment Exchanges in Manipur as against 16,776 applicants of the previous month.

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IIT-Guwahati hosts festival of Design Technology and Art GUWAHATI, MAY 17( AGENCIES): To mark two decades of design education and research programs of the Department of Design, IIT Guwahati is organizing ‘ISHANYA’19 – Festival of Design, Technology and Art’ between May 17 and 21 at its campus at North Guwahati, reports Northeast Now news.

The event forms part of the silver jubilee celebration of IIT Guwahati (1994 – 2019).

IIT Guwahati must be credited for envisioning an exemplary and novel educational programme in design with the commencement of the first undergraduate and doctoral programme in design in the country.

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cant landmark for the state of Assam for establishing a centre of excellence for the aspiring youths who aspire to pursue a promising career in design, creativity and innovation.

The event will be held at the Conference Centre,

IIT Guwahati between May 19 and 20 next. Over these two days participants will witness presentations by leading designers, visionaries, educators, entrepreneurs, technologist, artist and creative professionals.

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Exhibitions on Design, Technology and Art will be open to the public on May 19 and 20, 2019.

Abhilasha – A one day interactive workshop on career opportunities in design is scheduled on May 21and is open for invited school

students and teachers.

Some of the keynote speakers invited for the event includes Prof SudhakarNadkarni, founder member, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati; Prof S Balram, professor, NID, Ahmedabad; Prof U A Athavankar, IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Michael Foley, Foley Design, Bengaluru; RanjanBordoloi, Red Dot Award Winner, Studio Bordoloi, Guwahati, Tanay Kumar, Graphic Designer and Founder, Fractalink Design Studio, Mumbai; Prof Pradeep Yammivayar, senior professor, DoD, IIT Guwahati, Sapna Behar, ICARUS NOVA Studio, Bangalore; Rajesh Dhaiya, CoDesign Studio, New Delhi and many more.

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Sikkim activist campaign on Article 371F awareness

Passang G Sherpa knowledge so they can participate in safeguarding the rights and future of Sikkim and its people.

Sherpa alleged that hope and aspirations held by the Sikkimese people during the time of merger with India remains unfulfilled even till this day.

“The core political issues of Sikkim are pending for more than four decades after our integration with the Republic of India and these unresolved political problems have resulted in alienation, disparity, fragmentation, dissent and discontentment in our society today,” he added.

He further alleged that inability to provide lasting solutions to Sikkim’s political problems by both, the State government and

the Central government has started manifesting itself in various forms in our society today. He added that confusion and apprehension among the people of Sikkim while dealing with these problems was largely attributed to the lack of understanding of Article 371F. He mentioned that a large section of the society has little or no knowledge about Article 371F of the Indian constitution.

Responding to media queries, Sherpa said, “This is not Passang Sherpa campaign but I am just the initiator and now gradually the people of Sikkim would connect with this campaign.”

He stated that there will be debates, discussion and deliberation on the Article 371F and its related issues and then after their will be deliverance of its outcome to all corners of the State.

He added that this campaign will cover all communities and sections of the people and of all age groups. He mentioned that in the immediate initiative the campaign will cover the college and university students of Sikkim.

Manipur hosts training on capacity building in biodiversity I M P H A L , M AY 1 7 (AGENCIES): Ahead of International day for Biological Diversity, a threeday training on capacity building in biodiversity for the Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) of Senapati is underway, reports Northeast Now news.

International day for Biological Diversity falls on May 22.

The village authorities of 24 selected villages under Senapati district bordering Nagaland attended the training programme which was formally inaugurated by the divisional forest officer D John Sha of the district at the district rural development agency hall of the district headquarters, 60 km north of Imphal on Friday.

Another forest officer Kh Magaljao Singh who is the in-charge of Liyai Range, was also present during the occasion which was organized by Manipur Biodiversity Board and the Senapati Forest Division, Senapati in collaboration with Green Hills Society, Senapati.

In his inaugural speech, DFO John expressed the need for conserving rich biodiversity

of the state and senapati district in particular by their active involvement and participation so the sake of the future.

Appealing to the representatives of the villager authorities to preserve different medicinal plants found in the region, the energetic forest officer also expressed the hope the responsibile representatives of the BMC will made aware the villagers about the importance of preserving the biodiversity for a sustainable livelihood.

He also hopes that the concerned members will think twice before large scale extraction of natural resources.Citing a number of natural resources available in the state, he said out of 115 bamboo species, 53 species of bamboo are found in Manipur and Northeast India ranks 2/3 bamboo growing stocks of the country.

Earlier in her key note address, range officer Lolee Leshiini Kriibve Mao of Senapati Forest Division said that BMCs are the driving force to help conserve the natural resources, restore what has been lost in the recent past and teach the society a sustainable way to use the natural resources.

Assam BJP leader to join TMC; Sonowal lauds inclusion of Assamese in KVs to be made state president

R P Sharma (File) GUWAHATI, MAY 17( AG E N C I E S ) : S e n i o r Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and the incumbent parliamentarian from Assam’s Tezpur constituency R P Sharma is in all likelihood to join the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), reports Northeast Now news.

This was disclosed by the state committee of the TMC to Northeast Now on Friday. Sharma was denied the party ticket in this Lok Sabha election.

According to highly placed sources inside the

TMC state committee, Sharma will join the party on May 25 next at a formal function in the State which will be attended by TMC observer Firhad Hakim.

Notably, Sharma has sensed that the veteran party leaders and workers will be gradually sidelined way back in 2015 when Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the saffron brigade along with a team of his loyalists.

Sharma had indicated that he will be joining another national party on March 16 last when he resigned from the BJP. Notably, spokesperson of the state unit of TMC, Bhabani Kalita was in constant touch with Sharma since February last.TMC sources revealed that the process of inducting Sharma into the party fold was going on till that time. The source further said that the party had even requested Sharma to contest the Lok Sabha election on TMC ticket from Tezpur.

GUWAHATI, MAY 17 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A s s a m chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday welcomed Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan’s initiative to include Assamese language teaching in the curriculum of

Kendriya Vidyalaya, reports Northeast Now news.

In view of discontinuance or stopping of Assamese subject teaching or other regional languages in Kendriya Vidyalayas in Assam and the resultant

direction of chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal to Education Department to take up the matter with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghathan, the authority took decision to incorporate Assamese language teaching in KVs.

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Catalyze professionalism in sports through value addition: Assam CM

Sarbananda Sonowal at the meeting.

GUWAHATI, MAY 17 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A s s a m chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday directed the Sports Department to catalyze professionalism in sports through value addition with a view to inspire and groom the promising sports-persons in the State, reports Northeast Now news.

While reviewing the annual calendar of activities of the department in a meeting held at the conference hall of his office at Janata Bhawan, chief minister Sonowal said that there is a huge pool of talented sportspersons in the State and they need a favourable environment to grow further.

He said that in order to generate such an environ-

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ficials of the Sports Department informed the chief minister that soon sports Olympiad would be organized to scout young talents in the field of sports in the state.

Similarly, sports events like India-ASEAN Football Tournament is also under active consideration to promote people to people contact and taking the Act East Policy forward.

While giving an overview of the calendar of events, the officials highlighted steps taken for operationalizing Bhogeswar Baruah Sports School, setting up of Sri Sri Aniruddhadev Sports University at Chabua in Dibrugarh district, Block Level Football Tournament etc.

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Tripura AICC, demands re-poll in West LS NEW DELHI,MAY 17 (AGENCIES): Demanding re-election in the Tripura West parliamentary constituency, a team of AICC met the Election Commissioner of India (ECI) in New Delhi on Thursday, reports Northeast Now news.

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) team was led by Ahmed Patel, included Jairam Ramesh, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Rajeev Shukla. Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Pradyot Kishore Debbarma was also present in the team.

The AICC team informed that special observer Vinod Zutshi overruled the initial report for re-polling in 433 polling stations to 168 polling stations. Meanwhile, the AICC has sought the report of observer Vinod Zutshi so that it can challenge it in the Supreme Court alleging that the observer did not follow the proper polling process and ground report. Later, speaking to reporters, Debbarma said, “As long as I am the state Congress president, we will not give up the fight for justice. Our case is precise and very different from that of the Communists and will fight it to the very end.”

ment, sports department should focus on roping in the expertise and support of private enterprises.

Stating this, the chief minister added that private enterprises and experts would not only bring in investment but also inspire the young players to take up sports professionally.

Chief minister Sonowal further stressed on interdepartmental coordination among sports, finance and PWD for effective and expeditious implementation of the proposed sports infrastructures.

He moreover, asked the department to prepare a road map so that timely completion of the projects could be ensured.

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GANGTOK, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): A social and political activist and Independent parliamentary election candidate from Sikkim, Passang G Sherpa has launched a social awareness campaign, ‘I am 371F’ in Gangtok on Thursday, reports Northeast Now news.

The main objective of this campaign was to reach out to every Sikkimese to apprise them about the intricacies of the special provisions guaranteed to Sikkim by the Indian Constitution and to empower them to stand up and take a decision for the future of Sikkim.

Addressing a press conference in Gangtok on Thursday, he said, “In order to resolve and redress the issues faced by Sikkim and to safeguard the present and future of every Sikkimese, it is pertinent to sensitize every Sikkimese individual about their rights and duties as enshrined under Article 371F of the Constitution of India.”

He expressed that that this social awareness campaign has been designed to uplift and empower the people of Sikkim through

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or around one month - May 20 to June 20,2019 travellers including transporters using the NH 29 between Dimapur and Kohima, will be inconvenienced due to restrictions imposed by authorities. As per the order, the stretch from Chathe bridge to Pagla Pahar /Kukidolong bridge will be closed to traffic for six hours from 10.30 p.m. to 5 a.m.Vehicles travelling from Dimapur to Kohima will have to take a diversion for a month from 7th Milenew DC Office Complex-Shokhuvi-Razaphe-Mhainam-Pimla-Mhainantsi-Jharnapani/Medziphema and vice versa. Construction of the 4-lane highway that began around the latter party of 2017 has not been as smooth as was expected with hiccups too many.

Construction was delayed due to several reasons and among which was land required for widening the 2-lane into 4-lane. As per the National Highway Act 1988 an area of 75 feet from the centre of the road to either side, was to have been the road reservation area. Due to rampant encroachment, the area had to be obtained through land compensation. It may be noted that the four-lane road from DimapurKohima Road ( from Km 123.840 to Km 138.775, Km 138.775 to Km 152.490 and Km 152.490 to Km 166.700) covering a total length of 42.48 Kms was approved at a cumulative cost of around Rs.1570.71 crore. The 4- lane road project on the National Highway 29 (Asian Highway –I) is supposed to be completed by the end of 2019 and accordingly, specific instruction have been given to the respective contracting firms on several occasions. The entire work was expected to have been completed by end of 2019 but now it could take possibly even beyond 2020. During the period, till the construction works are completed, there is certainly going to be further restrictions. When monsoon arrives, the thick dust will be turned into mud and make it even more difficult to work or drive. The monsoon season is going to add problems for construction works as landslides and mud will make it a daunting job. Even vehicles could find themselves stuck up in knee deep mud while heavy vehicles could get bogged down. The best time to ensure early completion would have been during the dry winter months from November –March. Had works been done on overdrive then the progress would have been much better.

Rather, it was quite disappointing to see very little activity along the stretch during the winter months.

It may also be pointed out that construction of fourlane between Guwahati to Shillong, was taken up at break-neck speed where the state government made sure that the firms worked overtime even at night to complete the project. The state government took initiative to ensure that the works were not disrupted and provided all assistance when works were carried out on war footing during the night till dawn. It may also be recalled that earlier, the Angami Youth Organisation(AYO) expressed dismay over the slow pace of progress of the ongoing construction of the four-lane highway between Dimapur-Kohima.

There is no doubt that Nagaland is in dire need of an all weather, motorable and smooth road linking the state capital with other parts of India ; even as other states in the north east today have constructed beautiful, high quality and wide roads besides smooth road networks linking every district.

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His Ascension and Our Access

It came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven.

—Luke 24:51 We have no experiences in our lives that correspond to the events in our Lord’s life after the transfiguration. From that moment forward His life was altogether substitutionary. Up to the time of the transfiguration, He had exhibited the normal, perfect life of a man. But from the transfiguration forward— Gethsemane, the Cross, the resurrection— everything is unfamiliar to us. His Cross is the door by which every member of the human race can enter into the life of God; by His resurrection He has the right to give eternal life to anyone, and by His ascension our Lord entered heaven, keeping the door open for humanity.

The transfiguration was completed on the Mount of Ascension. If Jesus had gone to heaven directly from the Mount of Transfiguration, He would have gone alone. He would have been nothing more to us than a glorious Figure. But He turned His back on the glory, and came down from the mountain to identify Himself with fallen humanity.

The ascension is the complete fulfillment of the transfiguration. Our Lord returned to His original glory, but not simply as the Son of God— He returned to His father as the Son of Man as well. There is now freedom of access for anyone straight to the very throne of God because of the ascension of the Son of Man. As the Son of Man, Jesus Christ deliberately limited His omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience. But now they are His in absolute, full power. As the Son of Man, Jesus Christ now has all the power at the throne of God. From His ascension forward He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

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Bitterness and unforgiveness block the flow of God’s blessing in your life and actually hinder your prayers. ~ Victoria Osteen

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019

Post-mortem

Opposition’s continuing handicap - no leader W ith Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Madhav now saying that his party will get a majority of its own in the Lok Sabha and not fall short of the requisite number as he had said earlier, the opposition will probably have to redouble its unity efforts.

Madhav’s earlier comment had apparently galvanized the opposition parties to try yet again to come together. First off the block was Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, who spoke to his counterparts in Kerala and Karnataka, Pinarayi Vijayan and H.D. Kumaraswamy to sound them on his ideas of forming a non-BJP, nonCongress front.

H owe ve r, h e n ow seems to have become softer towards the Congress, presumably because both Kumaraswamy and Stalin have told him that they have earlier supported Rahul Gandhi’s claim to be the prime minister.

In any event, Rao himself may have realized that since he raised the issue of a forming a non-BJP, non-Congress federal front with Mamata Banerjee a few months ago, it is not possible to keep the Congress out of the equation, especially if it gets 100-odd seats, more than any other non-BJP party.

After Rao’s endeavours, Andhra Pradesh’s N. Chandrababu Naidu has entered the fray with praise

for Mamata Banerjee as a Bengal tigress.

What is obvious from these smoke signals is the realization that the non-BJP parties have a chance if they can get their act together because the BJP, in their view, is faltering.

However, they are also scared that if they do not move quickly, then the BJP may use its status as the largest party in the House - which is a certainty - to form a government by wooing allies from outside the National Democratic Front (NDA).

The ever-active grapevine of Lutyens Delhi has it that Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik tops the list of such potential allies followed by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh, who is on record for saying that he will support the BJP in a “hung” Parliament if it promises granting special status to his state - the issue on which Naidu quit the NDA. Ironically, Rao’s name was also mentioned in this context some time ago when it was felt that he was moving close to the BJP. But that phase is apparently over.

However, it is the belief among the opposition parties that the BJP may get the first chance to form a government, which has persuaded them to consider writing to the President, Ramnath Kovind, that they are ready to give letters of support for an alternative

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government.

But such an assertion cannot be made in general terms, for who will the President call to form a government in case he decides to give the largest alliance rather than the largest party the first opportunity?

Ay, there’s the rub, as Hamlet said. It is the opposition’s failure to decide on a leader which has been its biggest handicap and Narendra Modi’s biggest advantage.

Nor is there any possibility of the opposition being able to come to a decision before May 23, the day of reckoning. As is known, there are far too many contenders for the top post.

While the Telangana chief minister wants someone from the south to be the PM - is Rao thinking of himself - Naidu seemingly has a preference for Mamata Banerjee although he has been equally friendly with Rahul Gandhi.

The West Bengal chief minister herself is believed to nurture such ambitions if only at the behest of her party men who want a Bengali prime minister.

However, her major difficulty at the moment is the challenge which she faces from the BJP in West Bengal which appears to have replaced the Left and the Congress as the Trinamool Congress’s main adversary in the state.

It is not known how formidable the challenge is.

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The BJP is unlikely to get 20-odd seats out of 42 as party president Amit Shah has predicted. But even if it gets seven or eight, it will be a sign that it has been able to exploit the chinks in the Trinamool Congress’s armour.

Neither such a setback, nor the violence which has made West Bengal look like what Bihar was 15 years ago, as a polling officer has said, will bolster “didi’s” prime ministerial ambitions.

Mayawati has also thrown her hat in the ring by saying that if she gets a chance to be the prime minister, she will stand for the parliamentary elections which she is not contesting at present.

Her political “bhatija” (brother’s son), the Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav, has backed her ally in the UP mahagathbandhan (grand alliance), for he wants a prime minister from UP. The khichdi image, therefore, remains valid about the opposition, confirming Arun Jaitley’s fear of “chaos” overtaking the country if the opposition comes to power.

In 1977, the Janata Party could initially dispel such apprehensions with the help of stalwarts like Jayaprakash Narayan and J.B. Kripalani. The present shaky gathbandhan has no one of such stature.

(IANS) Amulya Ganguli

reetings to one and all on this auspicious occasion of 2581 Buddha Jayanti! Let me take this opportunity to wish a very happy Buddha Jayanti specially to all my Buddhists brethren and generally to all! Let peace be upon earth for the herbinger of peace was born on this day. This Buddha Purnima is very special for all the Buddhists across the world because on this day Lord Buddha was born, got enlightenment and nirvana too. After attaining enlightenment, He started preaching to the people that life is full of sufferings and sorrows and indeed it is so. If you look at life the way Lord Buddha had preached you would realise that He is very much right since the moment of joy and happiness is very short lived while the sorrows and sufferings are forever there with all of us sticking like a shadow and following us till we are put to grave though some may consider this as pessimistic view of life.

However it is not so but the reality of day today life.

He also showed us the way how to get rid of from this cycle of birth and death so that we are not put to face the same sufferings and sorrows time and again. For this He laid down the five fold path ie 1) not to kill (2)not to lie (3) not to steal (4) not to feel jealous of others (5) not to vie for others wives and also the Eight Fold Path ie 1) Right thought (2) Right view (3) Right livelihood (4) Right effort (5) Right meditation (6) Right resolve (7) Right Speech and (8) Right conduct. If we all follow these paths of Lord Buddha ( for following His paths, it is not necessary to change one’s religion for He said, if you want to change/convert a person, convert his/ her heart not religion) then I am quite sure that we will not only get freedom from the cycle of birth and death but also there will be peace everywhere and this world will also become a better place which we can leave for our future generations. There will be no killings of any beings (which are being witnessed by us since time immemorial including the recent ones of New Zealand and Sri Lanka) as He strongly forbade killing of any living things.

Let me sum up the philosophy of buddhism with the following few lines in the form of poem.

Buddhism teaches to one and all Not to kill but to save Not to hate but to love Not to divide but to unite Not to advocate hatred but peace Not to steal but to earn Not to lie but to speak the truth Buddha Lama,Dimapur, (buddhalama1971@gmail.com )

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f numbers go against him, and stay on as Prime Minister? with classical literatures predat- Europe to jam the turnstile. will Narendra Modi ac- We all know who stole the 2000 ing Christ.

Unless Erdogan is replaced by cept defeat? Sounds like an election in Florida. The point Erdogan’s taqaiyya fol- a moderate. absurd question but it worried is that there is an increasing lowed a distinct script. BruModi’s Hindu Rashtra me after I read the sub headline tolerance level for electoral talities inflicted on Bosnian aspiration is not only undoon the Op-ed page of the New democracy losing its sheen.

Muslims, ignored by Europe, able but, in pursuit of the goal, York Times of May 8: Of the names listed above, had a direct impact on the Turk- dangerously divisive. Hindutva “Yes, there’s very good rea- the leader who most resembles ish elections of 1995. Bosnia growing into full blown oak son to worry President Trump Narendra Modi is Erdogan. was, after all, once a province in the Hindi belt will make won’t concede if he’s narrowly The politics of both is deter- of the Ottoman Empire. The this belt look very different to, defeated in 2020.” Dignified mined by their core religious Islamist Refah party under say, the South. To the already by the NYT, such speculation beliefs.

Necmettin Erbakan, guru to frightful caste and communal begins to ring alarm bells.

It is astonishing what little Erdogan, was a mismatch with polarization we will have inThe reason why Trump notice was taken of Modi’s Ataturk’s uncompromising, troduced a dangerous Northis being singled out for such first speech in Parliament in secular constitution. Erbakan South faultline. speculation is because his May 2014. His responsibility, was removed, his party disAs I said at the outset, political instincts resemble he said, was to free the Hindu banded. That is when Abdullah an anti-democratic wave is that of some others - Turkey’s mind of 1,200 years of “ghu- Gul and Erdogan founded the building up across the globe strongman Tayyip Erdogan for lami”, which, in imperfect secular, AKP or Justice and threatening even the norms of instance. translation, means “serfdom”. Development party. This was electoral democracy.

In an interview, House Put it down to Congress good their taqaiyya.

The outcome of 2019 fallSpeaker Nancy Pelosi expressed sense, or hypocrisy, that the Basically, Erdogan is Mus- ing prey to megalomania in this her fears quite explicitly: “If Muslim rule in India was never lim Brotherhood in his deep category will throw the nation President Trump is defeated considered “foreign”. Muslim heart’s core. Brothers would be into tumult. The cause of that in 2020 by a narrow enough rulers made India their home, a torrent in Egypt and Turkey questionable quantity called margin, he will refuse to accept unlike the British who ruled but have been held in check by Hindutva will not advance a the legitimacy of the election.” from London. a US and Israel backed army jot.

What is the basis for Pelosi’s Let us remember, Modi’s in Egypt and Ataturk’s secular Years ago I had described alarming prediction? Well, RSS training distances him by constitution and a western elite the Sari, Sangeet and Sanskrit the example of Erdogan, his belief from the basic tenets of (albeit declining) in Ankara and as the triple S matrix which is unwillingness to believe he can electoral democracy. Notions Istanbul. emblematic of the civilizational be defeated. of social justice, upward moIn both the countries strength that binds us all in a Unable to accept the fact bility, liberal democracy are Brothers cannot be held back larger civilizational Hinduism, that the electoral verdicts of anathema to votaries of a rigid in perpetuity. Which means that totally different from the nartwo key Mayoral elections have caste structure.

Erdogan’s goal may be distant row, sectarian mischief which gone against his candidates, As the great sociologist but doable after a frightful roller Amit Shah describes as “transErdogan is throwing a fit. The M.N. Srinivas noted: “What coaster ride. Turkey will not re- formational”. result is that the country’s na- is Hinduism without caste?” main the Turkey we know. His (IANS) tional election board has been Given this absolute reality, a anti-democratic urge will cause Saeed Naqvi pressurized by his cohorts to votary of Hindutva which is announce fresh elections in what Modi is, can only use the Istanbul. democratic system for as long Time was when leaders it is useful. There have been were sensitive to world opinion, others in history. particularly that of the US. In In Muslim practice TaqaiTrump’s America it is now a yya is a tactic of self-preservavirtue to develop a hide as thick tion. In other words a group as a rhinoceros. As it is Ameri- can project an image which cans were impervious to what need not tally with its core others thought of them. That beliefs. Modi is no democrat was American exceptionalism. but is firmly on the democratic A thick skin in the White House bandwagon, by way of taqai- Sir, Through this esteemed column, I would like to share my is an add-on. yya. Once he has exhausted the personal views and opinions on the safety of two-wheeler bikThe result is the US can limits of this system and has ers.

Besides the strict guidelines from the Traffic Authority for play the world order as it pleas- all the institutions of the state es. It has the right to declare Er- in his control, he can unfurl bikers, it has been practically seen that out of arrogance or other dogan a pariah and yet endorse his ultimate agenda - begin to reason whatsoever prone to drastic fatal accidents. What I fell and a truly fraudulent election of remove the constitutional pro- would like to share is “NO HELMET, NO FUEL” at the filling Felix Tshisekedi in the Congo. hibition on declaring a Hindu stations, which would on a large scale could curb accidents and the habit of wearing helmet would be cultivated. Consequently, Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh, who Rashtra. claims to cure aids by prayer, The goal is as clear as it many precious lives would be saved.

My humble request to all the District Administrations to refuses to accept defeat. And is impossible to achieve in a give a try to this simple step and hope it would to some extent the world ignores it. country of bewildering variety Why, did not Indira Gan- where every currency note has practically become materialized and as on every biker consciously dhi pack the Supreme Court so its denomination indicated in become more responsible to the use of HELMET. Prakash Chetri, Chümoukedima Town that she could beat the system 17 languages, many of them 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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hile appreciating the wisdom of Nagaland Post in conducting the opinion poll of the readers on the subject, “should those driving at night be subjected to breathalyzer test” appeared in their esteemed daily on 15 May 2019, 92% of the readers said big “yes” while only 8% said “no”. Guess who are those “no’s” ? You know the best. Breathalyzer is a special machine using for testing the breath of the drivers and to determine whether he or she has consumed alcohol at the time of driving. This very important practice of breathalyzer test on drivers is being adopted everywhere in the world and even in India also especially during the night time in the entry and exit points of important routes, and the culprits are caught and punished.

But this kind of practice is a far dream especially in our commercial hub, Dimapur where we have seen a lot of motor vehicle accidents claiming many precious lives every time. Ninety per cent of the road accidents within the city is caused by alcoholic influence cutting short the life of many promising youngsters.

As an elderly person I use to advice people not to travel in the night time except for emergency purpose that too prayerfully. Otherwise the night time become free for all in our so called dry state cities where many unscrupulous people start roaring business serving spurious liquor of all brands illegally imported from the next door at Khatkhoti in Assam.

This is the actual state of affairs going on; I am not exaggerating.

After having their full quota the honorable costumers start driving back home in full accelerators and knocked down anything they find in front of them. Being late night time, there is hardly any pedestrian going on the road side by then; the only victim is road dividers to be knocked down which bore testimony in the front page of Nagaland Post of 15 May 2019. Imagine if you happen to be in a car with your family moving in front of them what will be your fate? With this few averment I draw the kind attention of the authority concerned to look into this burning issue seriously and do something that will get rid of this evil social elements going on in our society once for all.

N.A. Kasar, Kuda Village, Dimapur

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Biggest party should lead government: Congress New Delhi/ Shimla, May 17 (IANS): Holding that the biggest political party should get a chance to lead the government, the Congress on Thursday expressed hope that it will emerge as such after the results of Lok Sabha elections are out on May 23.

“Indian National Congress certainly believes and, subject to the final outcome on May 23, that we will be the biggest political party in the country with the blessings of the people of India.

Naturally, the biggest political party should get a chance to lead.

However, what will happen on May 23, I am not going to pre-empt and pre-judge today,” Congress Communications in charge Randeep Singh Surjewal told reporters here.

He said various opposition parties will get together and take an appropriate call on government formation after the results.

Asked what if no party gets a simple majority in Lok Sabha, Surjewala said the norm is fairly well established, that “whoever has the largest number in

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pre-poll alliance is normally called first, as laid down by the Supreme Court.”

No issue if Congress doesn’t get PM’s post: Azad

In a significant remark ahead of results of the Lok Sabha elections, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said his party will not make it an issue “if the Prime Minister’s chair was not offered to it”.

“We are not going to make it an issue that we will not let any other leader to become the PM if the post is not offered to us (Congress),” he told reporters in Shimla.

“The party will not stand on prestige if a coali-

tion government is formed at the Centre with parties that are anti-BJP and the Congress will be a part of it,” he said, adding that his party wanted to oust the “anti-people, anti-farmer, anti-labourer and antieconomy” BJP regime.

Azad, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said neither the BJP nor the NDA would come to power at the Centre.

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said: “Modi is the first PM in the world to have spent 60 per cent of his five years in foreign trips... 90 per cent of the BJP campaign was led by Modi.”

In his earlier remarks, Azad did not talk of a Congress-led UPA government but a non-NDA government, indicating that the Congress will reach out to every party outside the National Democratic Alliance’s fold to form a government.

He said that the party will go by the “common decision” of all such parties and will take initiative for leadership only if there is consensus.

Separatist call for bandh over civilian killing in J&K

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS): A separatist-called protest shutdown on Friday over civilian deaths during an anti-terror operation found support in the valley as shops, public transport, businesses and educational institutions remained closed here in the city and other places in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nine people comprising five militants, two civilians and two soldiers were killed in two gunfights in the valley on Thursday.

The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik had called for the shutdown alleging loss of innocent Kashmiri lives at the hand of security agencies.

Authorities ordered the closure of schools and colleges to prevent any untoward incidents. Post graduate entrance test scheduled for the day was also postponed by the University of Kashmir.

Heavy deployments of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been made at all vulnerable places in Srinagar and other districts.

NDPP observes 2nd foundation day

(From p-1) Having had to face another by-election to 26 Aonglenden assembly constituency as well as 2019 general election of the country, Konyak said the party also had to face an uphill task as the opposition decided to combine forces against the NDPP. However, he exuded confidence that NDPP candidates will emerge victorious owing to the dedicated efforts of party rank and file who tirelessly worked throughout the campaign period.

Delivering a shor t speech, NDPP youth organisation president Kelhouneizo Yhome appreciated the efforts and sacrifices of the party leadership and the chief minister in making it possible for establishing the NDPP. He expressed

the belief of the youth that NDPP and its leadership would lead Nagaland to greater heights.

Among the many NDPP legislators, who attended the programme, Advisor KT Sukhalu addressed the gathering on behalf of all the Legislators.

In his speech, Sukhalu appreciated the vision of the founding members of NDPP for having come up with the concept of establishing a regional party in the state based on the sentiments and desire of the people.

Reminding of the party slogan “Change”, he said people were slowly realising that NDPP-led PDA government was for change.

He maintained that change should also not only pertain to policies and

development, but also need change in mindset and way of living for that change to become wholesome. Advisor also emphasised on the importance of tolerance and to have an accommodative spirit.

In his address, NDPP secretar y general, Abu Metha, highlighted the achievements of NDPPled PDA government.

Metha explained that NDPP was regional in character but national in outlook having reached national level politics in a span of just two years by being a partner in the NEDA and being a part of the national alliance the NDA. He mentioned the recognition and importance chief minister Neiphiu Rio was receiving today being one of the senior most chief

ministers in the country.

While appreciating the party rank and file, the secretary general specially appreciated the services of those party functionaries at the grassroots without whose cooperation and support the NDPP would not have survived. He also mentioned that NDPP being a democratic party also follows the open-door policy, saying anyone wanting to join its fold was welcome to join.

The programme was chaired by NDPP women organisation president Visevonuo Bebi and prayer of blessing was given by Yimchunger Baptist Church Dimapur (YBCD) Pastor Athsan Yimchunger.

The programme ended with the party treasurer giving the concluding remark.

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Heavy rush but lack of classrooms an acute...

(From p-1) She said that the college had only two sections (A&B) for the BA first year, however, during the last academic year the college was compelled to add section (C) so as to accommodate more students, due to public pressure. Kavili however said this year there will be no such accommodation owing to acute shortage of classrooms.

The principal said the college does not require any additional teaching faculty as it has sufficient faculties (60 including the Liberian) but the requirement was for “simply more classrooms to accommodate more students”. High cut-off mark due to lack of classrooms Dimapur Government College (DGC) on Friday released its phase-I (Arts honours) list, 288 applicants, who have opted for honours in different subjects, were selected out of total 725 applicants. The cut-off mark for some honours subject was high for which many aspiring students were left disappointed.

Principal DGC Kavili told Nagaland Post that selection was purely on merit and that the cut-off mark for this academic year was high as there were too many applicants who passed with high percentage. She also attributed high cut-off mark and shortage of seats to lack of classrooms.

The first phase list included all applicants who have opted for honours in their preferred subjects. The college, which is offering honours (Arts Stream) in English, Political Science, History, Education, Economics and Philosophy, has only 50-60 seats (honours)

per subject.

To maintain impartiality in the admission process and to discourage “double booking” by toppers and first division holders, the principal said the college decided to release the list in two phases.

She explained that toppers or first division holders, after selection and getting admission to DGC , shift to the college of their choice after getting selected. If a student chose to leave after being admitted, she said their fees would not be refunded.

The other method decided by the college in order to discourage ‘double booking’ is to hold interview process with the students selected in first phase by May 20.

Selected students would be given time till May 23 to take admission failing which their seats will be declared vacant and given to the next in the waiting list.

The college has also reserved 40% seats (inclusive of both honours and general) for students who have studied in Dimapurbased schools.

The principal explained that when 60% (open category) of the seats would be filled then students, who have not studied in Dimapur, would be denied admission and only those who have studied in Dimapur will be admitted to fill the remaining 40% seats.

Rotation class

The college classrooms are overcrowded as every section of BA class has to accommodate 120 students.

According to the principal, as per the University norm (which she said is not fixed), in a semester system,

there should be only 60-80 students per section but the college had to admit 120 students due to intense pressure.

To address this issue, Kavili said the college will welcome any assistance from the community, administration, NGOs or individuals to build at least three classrooms.

During an interaction with Nagaland Post, a 5th semester (Arts) student, Khonzan said that due to shortage of classrooms, the students have to keep changing their classrooms after every period causing immense inconvenience to them.

His peers chipped saying this also depended on their subject selection, where the students usually get 3-4 off periods in a day but have to vacate the classroom as the college does not have enough classrooms for them to sit.

Student applicants disappointed for not making the cut

Hundreds of students who had gone to check the selection list early Friday morning were left disappointed as many of them were left out in the first phase.

Many students and parents (who chose to remain anonymous) in an interaction with Nagaland Post expressed displeasure over the less number of seats in Arts stream.

They were of the opinion that DGC being a government college should have more seats to accommodate students from less privileged and financially weak families.

Standing on the side of

the college gate, a mother who identified herself as Athrongla and resident of Kiphire district, said she wants her daughter to be admitted in a government college as she has many children and was not financially stable to afford a private college.

She said her daughter, who had gone to check the result, secured 76.60% (aggregate) in HSSLC examination and has opted for Political Science honours.

Athrongla admitted that she was very anxious as she has been told that the cut-off mark was “very high”.

A distraught father with his son, CP David and friends, came in a small group and were seen discussing the outcome of the result. The father was visibly unhappy as David, despite securing 66.20% (aggregate) in HSSLC examination, could not make it through the selection for English honours.

The father, who hails from Mon district, said they have been camping in Dimapur for over two weeks so that he could enrol his son in this college but was disappointed that his son was not selected despite securing first position.

Another student, Atsu, a CBSE student with 54% (aggregate) opted for DGC as his first choice of college but was left disappointed as he did not qualify for English honours despite securing 76 in the subject.

Khoshei T, a science student wanting to shift to Arts stream, could not make it as he scored 53.80%. Khoshei said he was distraught as DGC was his only preference and that he has not applied in any other college.

SC: Foreigner tribunal decision will succeed over NRC

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that an Assam Foreigners Tribunal’s decision on illegal foreigners will be binding and that it will succeed the state government decision on the inclusion or exclusion of a person in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna

pronouncing the order said that principle of ‘res-judicata’, a matter that has been adjudicated by a competent court and therefore may not be pursued further by the same parties, will be applicable on the tribunal, and if somebody has been declared an illegal immigrant, then that person un-

der normal circumstances cannot challenge the decision. A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been hearing the matter regarding the right to move to an appropriate forum against the exclusion of the name of a person in the NRC. The court ob-

served that decision of the foreigners’ tribunal, a judicial body, will prevail over NRC decisions. The court also observed that people can produce documents related to the family tree, in case their names have not been included in NRC, and seek a review on the tribunal’s decision.

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The 30-share BSE benchmark closed 537.29 points, or 1.44 per cent, higher at 37,930.77. Similarly, the broader Nifty rose 150.05 points, or 1.33 per cent, to settle at 11,407.15.

D u r i n g t h e we e k , the Sensex gained 467.78 points, or 1.24 per cent, and the Nifty advanced 128.25

polls, despite the ongoing ambiguity in US-China trade talks.

“With the last phase of elections scheduled for Sunday, the all-round buying across the sectors reflects market’s anticipation that exit polls may indicate the formation of a stable government,” said Jagannadham Thunuguntla, Senior VP and Head of Research (Wealth), Centrum Broking Limited.

Sectorally, the BSE auto, FMCG, finance, bankex and capital goods indices ended up to 2.45 per cent higher. However, healthcare, IT and teck lost up to 0.99 per cent.

Broader indices followed the benchmarks, with the BSE mid-cap and smallcap indices settling in the green.

Meanwhile, global markets were mixed following sharper rhetoric from China on the trade dispute with the US.

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Mumbai, May 17 (PTI): The BSE Sensex soared 537 points and the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,400 level Friday in a broad-based rally led by banking and auto stocks ahead of exit poll results, despite global headwinds.

Markets are pricing in the formation of a stable government and continua-

points, or 1.13 per cent.

Bajaj Finance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack Friday, surging 6.09 per cent, after the company reported a 50 per cent jump in net profit for the March quarter. Bajaj Auto too ended higher following strong results.

Hero MotoCorp, Maruti, Kotak Bank, HDFC, HUL, M&M, HDFC Bank, ITC, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Coal India, SBI, IndusInd Bank and Asian Paints were among the other gainers, rising up to 4.26 per cent.

On the other hand, Yes Bank, Vedanta, Infosys, HCL Tech, Sun Pharma, TCS and NTPC shed up to 2.36 per cent.

Investors lapped up banking and auto stocks, boosting key indices, ahead of the exit poll results scheduled for Sunday.

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The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 70.2469 and for rupee/euro at 78.7210. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 90.1937 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 64.18.

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New Delhi, May 17 (PTI): Gold prices Friday declined by Rs 160 to Rs 33,170 per 10 gram in the national capital due to tepid demand from jewellers amid weak global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Similarly, silver also slumped Rs 625 to Rs 37,625 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said sentiment remained bearish on the back of a weak trend overseas, while easing demand from local jewellers also weighed on bullion prices. Globally, spot gold was trading lower at USD 1,286.50 an ounce, while silver was down at USD 14.58 an ounce in New York. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity dropped

by Rs 160 each to Rs 33,170 and Rs 33,000 per 10 gram, respectively.

Anghya will fill the gap for the producers and farmers to sell their organic and exotic local products in large scale outside market.

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to exit polls and general election results.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital markets, pulling out Rs 1,057.82 crore Friday, according to the provisional data.

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.06 per cent to 97.91.

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of doing business for the entrepreneurs and unemployed youth of Tuensang district as Anyghya will encourage them to invest on local produce and find easy linkage with any outside market.

He also mentioned that producers and farmers in rural villages of Tuensang district were in need of hub to serve as collection centre and business centre in Tuensang town.

Mumbai, May 17 (PTI): Snapping its three-session winning streak, the rupee Friday declined by 20 paise to close at 70.23 against the US dollar as rising crude oil prices and recent foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiment.

Forex traders said the decline in the local unit was in tandem with the weakness in other major Asian currencies vis-a-vis the US dollar.

At the interbank foreign exchange (forex), the domestic currency opened at 70.22 a dollar and fell further to touch the day’s low of 70.32. It finally settled at 70.23 per dollar, down 20 paise over its previous close. The rupee Thursday had settled at 70.03 to the US dollar.

Besides, US-China trade related concerns, rising crude prices and foreign fund outflows also added pressure on the local unit.

During the week, the rupee fell by 31 paise. This is the second straight week of loss for the domestic currency.

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DIMAPUR, MAY 17: Anghya Retail and Marketing Outlet in Tuensang was inaugurated by SDO (Civil) Tuensang, Shelly on May 10. The outlet also has restaurant, promoting local cuisine and other packaged indigenous food products.

During inauguration, Shelly said that Anghya in Tuensang will benefit the farmers of Tuensang in market linkage. He said it will also benefit in ease

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): On the occasion of World Telecom Day on Friday, state-run telecom major BSNL has partnered with Google to increase access to its WiFi footprint in the country.With the launch of this service, people across the country will be able to enjoy BSNL’s free WiFi services. This initiative will allow customers use BSNL’s high speed internet services on WiFi. BSNL is also taking steps to increase the rural WiFi footprint, promoting the government’s ‘Digital India’ initiative.

“We have been partnering with various technology companies upgrading our platform and increasing our customer reach in this era of ever-increasing demand of high speed internet”, BSNL Director (CFA) Vivek Bansal said. BSNL Chairman Anupam Shrivastav on Friday performed the soft launch of the BSNL Google Station free WiFi services. There are 38,000 BSNL WiFi hotspot locations operational in India.

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ability to deliver on any compromise agreement.

The Labour Party has been in favour of a form of a common customs arrangement with the European Union (EU) that keeps the UK aligned with its European neighbours on trade tariffs post-Brexit.

Some Labour MPs have also insisted they would not back a deal with the government unless it includes another referendum. Both scenarios have caused anger among Brexit-backing Conservatives, who claim a customs union would stop the UK negotiating its own trade deals around the world and who believe another public vote is undemocratic.

In his letter to the British PM, Corbyn noted: “Not infrequently, proposals by your negotiating team have been publicly

Muslim leaders call for united Sri Lankan identity

2 more Indian mountaineers die in Nepal Kathmandu, May 17 (PTI): Two Indian climbers, including an Indian Army soldier, have died and another has gone missing in Nepal after one of them successfully scaled the world’s highest peak Mount Everest, the expedition organiser said Friday, days after two mountaineers from the country perished in the Himalayan nation. Army soldier Ravi Thakar, 28, was found dead inside his tent at Camp IV on Mount Everest early Friday while Narayan Singh died at Camp IV on Thursday night when he was climbing down from the 8,485-meter Mount Makalu summit, world’s fifth highest mountain. Dipankar Ghos, 52, from Kolkata went missing from above Camp IV while returning from the Mount Makalu summit, said Mingma Sherpa, Chairman at Seven Summit Treks.

A search team, which reached the area from where the climber is suspected to have gone missing, however, failed to trace him, Sherpa said. Ghos climbed Mount Everest in 2011 and has also scaled Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Lhotse, Mount Manaslu and Mount Dhaulagiri among other peaks.

Thakar died after he suffered from high altitude sickness.

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Ferial Ashroff were present, Hashim said the need of the hour was to “forge a Lankan identity”. He added that there was “soul searching from within the community unbeknownst to many”.

A Muslim leader said that admonishing a whole community of two million for what the terrorists did was unjustifiable. “We immediately took steps to

take on the issue of the Madrasas and want them regulated under the Ministry of Higher Education.

We want to know what is taught at these Madrasas and who is teaching them, they all must be regulated.

The overview of mosques and sermons, the steps to ban the Niqab were all done by the Muslims themselves before intervention of the government.

“We are doing everything possible to quell any form of extremism,” he added. Former Minister Ashroff pleaded against marginalizing of an entire community due to actions of the terrorists. “We are still in shock as to what happened on Easter Sunday. We are still grieving.

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS): An F-16 fighter jet returning to March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley of California in the US has crashed into a building after its pilot was ejected, the media quoted base officials as saying. The jet slammed into the side of a commercial building off the base, on Van Buren Boulevard, about 3.45 p.m. on Thursday, March Air Reserve Base Deputy Fire Chief Timothy Holli-

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impact. In the final two weeks of the legislative session, Texas lawmakers are instead moving toward arming more school personnel , boosting campus security measures and mental health services for teenagers. Those also were ideas from Abbott, who has gone silent on the issue of gun storage safety since first proposing it.

“It’s really sad,” said Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense. “Here we are coming up on the one year anniversary and they’re not doing anything but putting more guns in schools and hardening school sites. And this was something that could have applied directly to a situation like Santa Fe.”

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But the state’s effort was met with a swift and severe rebuke from gunrights advocates who have all but killed the issue. The anniversary of the shooting at Santa Fe High School is Saturday.

“I saw my friend and co-worker killed,” Flo Rice, a Santa Fe substitute teacher who was shot five times that day, told lawmakers. “Had stricter gun laws been in place, maybe the shooter’s father would have had his guns locked up, 10 lives would have been spared ...

It is too late for Santa Fe, but maybe this bill will save other children’s lives.”

Her words had little

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AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 (Agencies): A year after a high school mass shooting near Houston that remains one of the deadliest in U.S. history, Texas lawmakers are on the brink of going home without passing any new gun restrictions, or even tougher firearm storage laws that Gov. Greg Abbott backed after the tragedy.

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Colombo, May 17 (IANS): Sri Lankan Muslim leaders have called for one united identity of the island nation while expressing solidarity with the victims of the April 21 Easter Sunday terror attacks and those affected by the recent spate of violence.

“We, as a community, have done a lot of soul searching following the attacks. We could not imagine that they came from us.

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gover nor signed a bill Wednesday making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.

Supporters say the Alabama bill is meant to conflict with the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationally in hopes of sparking a court case that might prompt the current panel of more conservative justices to revisit abortion rights.

Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Georgia also have approved bans on abortion once fetal cardiac activity can be detected, which can occur in about the sixth week of pregnancy. Some of those laws already have been challenged in court, and similar restrictions in North Dakota and Iowa previously were struck down by judges.

Missouri’s bill also includes an outright ban on abortions except in cases of medical emergencies. But unlike Alabama’s, it would kick in only if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

If courts don’t allow Missouri’s proposed eightweek ban to take effect, the bill includes a ladder of lessrestrictive time limits that would prohibit abortions at 14, 18 or 20 weeks or pregnancy. Republican House Speaker Elijah Haahr has said the goal is for the legislation to withstand court challenges.

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contradicted by statements from other members of the Cabinet.

“In recent days we have heard senior Cabinet ministers reject any form of customs union, regardless of proposals made by government negotiators.”

The Labour leader is equally clear about the party’s opposition to May’s unchanged Withdrawal Agreement, which is set for a fourth House of Commons vote in the week beginning June 3.

“I should reiterate that, without significant changes, we will continue to oppose the government’s deal as we do not believe it safeguards jobs, living standards and manufacturing industry in Britain,” Corbyn said.

The compromise talks were convened around six weeks ago, when May lost the third vote in Parliament on her EU Withdrawal Agreement – rejected repeatedly by MPs over the controversial Irish backstop clause.

The latest Labour stance means May’s deal looks even more unlikely to secure the parliamentary arithmetic required for the Withdrawal Agreement to be enforced in time for the new October 31 Brexit deadline.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. MAY 17 (AGENCIES): Missouri’s Republican-led House is expected to pass a sweeping bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy on lawmakers’ final day in session Friday, joining Alabama and several other states that have moved recently to severely restrict the procedure..

If enacted, the ban would be among the most restrictive in the U.S. It would include exceptions for medical emergencies, but not for pregnancies caused by rape or incest. Doctors would face five to 15 years in prison for violating the eight-week cutoff. Women who receive abortions wouldn’t be prosecuted.

Republican Gov. Mike Parson is likely to sign the bill. “Until the day that we no longer have abortions in this country, I will never waver in the fight for life,” Parson said during a Wednesday rally with supporters of the legislation.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Leana Wen said in a statement that enacting the measure would be “disastrous.”

“Missouri Gov. Parson should be ashamed of riding the disgraceful coattails of 25 white men in Alabama who just voted to ban safe, legal abortion,” Wen said.

The Missouri legislation comes after Alabama’s

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London, May 17 (PTI): A day after British Prime Minister Theresa May was forced to set a June timeline for her exit from Downing Street, the Opposition Labour Party ended the cross-party Brexit talks on Friday without arriving at any agreement.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn wrote to May to declare an end to the process, blaming the “weakness and instability” of her government as a leadership contest gets underway within the ruling Conservative Party.

“The increasing weakness and instability of your government means there cannot be confidence in securing whatever might be agreed between us,” Corbyn wrote.

“As you have been setting out your decision to stand down and Cabinet ministers are competing to succeed you, the position of the government has become ever more unstable and its authority eroded,” he noted.

Stressing that his party had conducted the exercise in “good faith” and that some constructive effort had gone into finding a possible consensus, there has been growing concern within the Opposition ranks about the government’s

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ATMA conducts farming activities across state

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DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted various activities for farmers during the month of May in different locations of the state.

ATMA Sechü-Zubza raise: Following the recent outbreak of insect-pest especially in maize fields, Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Sechü-Zubza block conducted training on Integrated pest management of Fall Army Worm (FAW) to the village women society of Peducha Basa on May 16. A press release from ATMA Sechii-Zubza team stated that the training was conducted by ATM, Thejavizonuo Kelio. She explained on the life cycle of FAW and its infestation on the maize crops.

Demonstration on the cultivation practices of Arhar was also conducted

by ATM, Ketsivino Nakhro at Kiruphe Basa. She ex-

plained on the health benefits of arhar and stated that though it has not grown much in the North East region, with the change in climatic condition it was expected to strive and grow well in the region.

She also emphasized on the methods of land preparation, time of sowing, maintaining appropriate seed spacing and correct management practices as important factors for good yield. The demonstration was followed by seed distribution of Arhar UPAS-120 to the participants for trial purposes.

With the launching of a Farmer Interest Group (FIG) on sugarcane cultivation, another demonstration on the cultivation practices of sugarcane was given by ATM, Keviravono Visa. She demonstrated on two methods of plantation- flat bed method and pit method.

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Block conducted BFAC meeting at DAO’s conference hall on May 16.

A press release from ATMA Jakhama block stated that, BTM, Jakhama block, Vimenuo Mere highlighted on the undergoing activities under the block.

During the meeting, members from respective villages reported on the recent maize infection of Fall Army Worm (FAW).

A brief report on the status of farm schools and women groups were given by farm school teachers and group leaders. Measure to control FAW and proposal to conduct training at Pfuchama was also discussed.

ATMA Chiephobozou block: ATMA Chiephobozou block conducted training on integrated pest management of Fall Army Worm (FAW) on May 15 to tackle the recent outbreak of this devastating insect-pest especially

in maize fields at Meriema village under Kohima district. The block team conducted the training on various control measures.

Proper land preparation, crop rotation with nonhost plants and burning of left over stubbles as a preventive measure before the pest occurrence was emphasised. Importance of entomopathogens such as Beauveriabassiana, use of NSKE, marigold extract were also highlighted so as to reduce the environmental impact of insecticides.

On severe infestation use of insecticide, namely, Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG under the trade name “Pocket” was recommended to spray over entire infested fields. Altogether 40 participants attended the training including other neighbouring villages.

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Resource persons and participants at the training programme.

DIMAPUR: Batch wise training of trainers on “population-based Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) screening and management” for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Community Health Officers (CHO) and health and wellness centre was conducted on May 7-9 and May 14-16 at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK).

A press release by state

NCD cell, DHFW, medical o f f i c e r, D r. E b e n e z e r Phesao, stated that the training was conducted to equip the GNMs and CHOs to implement various activities in health and wellness centres across Nagaland with special focus in NCD screening and management.

The resource persons for the training were Dr. Imotemsu (Sr. Specialist, O&G), Dr. S. Neiphrezo

(Jr. Specialist, medicine), Dr. Pitibo (Jr. dental surgeon, NHAK), Vilasenuo Suokhrie (nursing tutor, NHAK School of Nursing), Visasieu Guozi (nursing tutor, NHAK School of Nursing) and Nolasanu (nursing tutor, Dimapur School of Nursing).

The release also informed that a team from Tata Trusts, Delhi, provided hands-on training on NCD software application.

KPC elects new office bearers

DIMAPUR: Kohima Press Club (KPC) has elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2019-22 on May 17 at the NSF Conference Hall.

The new team of the Club’s Executive Council is Alice Yhoshü (Nagaland Today) – president; Ng. Solomon Sha (Nagaland Post) - vice president; Atono K Y M C

Tsükrü (Freelancer) - general secretary; Rüülhoutuonuo Theünuo (AIR) - treasurer and Ozunglemba Jamir (Central Cable) as joint secretary.

Altogether, 46 members of the Club attended the proceedings while 36 regular members exercised their voting right.

DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Union Pune (NSUP) has informed Naga students planning to pursue further studies in Pune to contact the union and get proper verification for any matter relating to admissions and colleges.

In a press release, NSUP stated that the union admission committee would provide assistance in taking admission and give other necessary guidance.

The union has listed the names and contact numbers of the admission committee as the following: Verahu Nienu (admission convener) – 9545331958; Ongarhoni Ovung – 9763851753; Kevisekho-ü Kuotsu – 7640826762; Changpam Kapai – 9112414074 and Ve n g o t o l u N y e k h a – 8131896907.

Meanwhile, NSUP has appealed all parents, who are sending their children to the city for jobs, to get in touch with the union beforehand to ensure the safety and security of their children and to make sure that their children are working in legal establishments.

The union has appealed to all such institution sending students to the city for placement or job training to do thorough background check on the establishments in the city or contact the union for the same.

DPDB meetings held at Kohima, Tuensang

DIMAPUR: Monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meetings were conducted at Kohima and Tuensang on May 15 and 14 respectively.

Kohima DPDB: The meeting was held at DPDB conference hall on May 15, chaired by DC and vice chairman DPDB Kohima.

According to DIPR report, reviewing the last meeting minutes, district planning officer and member secretary DPDB, Kohima, Pudusul Luho informed the members that the report of Village Adoption Committees (VACs) will be reviewed by the core committee and the exit programme will be held on June 15. On construction of toilets at SP Kohima complex under SBM urban Kohima, the board decided to refer the matter to the Urban Department as clarified by the PHE (Urban Division). On the agenda of registration of societies, the members from each society briefed the house on their ongoing activities, aims and its objective and with the recommendation from the screening committee, the house decided to approve it for further submission to the government. The meeting also entrusted Agri

Pfutsero on May 6 with farm school teacher, Ngupetso Kapfo as resource person. A press release from ATMA Phek, Pfutsero block stated that the resource person trained the farmers on importance and management practices of Kiwi cultivation for disease free, quality fruit and high yield production. Kapfo further demonstrated to the farmers on pruning and thinning techniques of Kiwi plant.

Meanwhile, a Block Farmers Advisor y Committee (BFAC) meeting for ATMA Pfutsero block was also held.

ATMA Sitimi block: ATMA Sitimi Block conducted training on mushroom using paddy straw cultivation method at Langzanger Village on May 11. A press release from ATMA Sitimi block stated that resource person BTM, Sitimi Block, Hokato Achumi, explained the process along with a video

demonstration to the farmers. The programme was chaired by ATM, Sitimi block, Lipokjungla Ozukum, and altogether, 24 farmers attended the training and mushroom spawns were distributed to them for the initial start-up.

ATMA Tuensang, Noksen block: ATMA Tuensang, Noksen block conducted training, demonstration and kisan gosthi programme on May 11 at Yangpi village. ATMA, Noksen block, stated that the purpose on conducting kisan gosthi was shared by BTM Tuensang, Suponglemla Chang. Field demonstration on sowing of hybrid maize (HQPM-1) and intercropping of maize with French beans (Kholar) was carried out by resource person ATM, Noksen block, Tangekeiba Ongh. Farmers were also trained on improved practices of Rice cultivation. A total of 21 farmers participated the training.

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department to present it activities in the next DPDB meeting.

Tuensang DPDB: The meeting was chaired by SDO Civil, Ajit Kumar. Executive engineer (Highways) expressed the need to follow up on the proposal of the extension of the National Highway 202 to two lane roads from zero to 95 Km in the first phase. President of Tuensang District Taekwondo Association gave a representation for financial assistance for the celebration of the successful 25th year anniversary. Discussion was made to register the Tuensang District Table Tennis Association and entrusted the concerned authority to put up a representation for the same.

Project coordinator Kripa Foundation, Ketho highlighted on the prevalence of HIV and drug abuse in the district. He urged the public and civil authorities to campaign and promote the awareness of HIV and substance abuse. DPO of district AIDS Prevention and Control Unit and Care and Support Centre and the president of Positive Network also highlighted the facilities available in the district to prevent the same.

Christian School Ahthibung felicitated the HSLC successful students on May 10 at its school chapel hall. The programme began with invocation by pastor KCCNS, Rev. K. Singsit, welcome address by headmaster, L. Gangte and a prayer of blessing for the successful students by pastor KCCNS, Rev. Lenthom Gangte. The programme was followed by presentation of cash reward to distinction holder.

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Regd. No. : 2010/2019 - Date : 13/05/2019

I, Smti. Tsukhmukla, of Molungkimong Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare that my name and date of birth is inadvertently entered as Tsuktila, 10/11/1941 at Aadhaar Card & Tsuktinokla, D.O.B. 18/11/1935 at Election Card instead of Tsukhmukla, D.O.B. 03/04/1958 and this refer to one and same person.

From today my name shall be used as Tsukhmukla, D.O.B. 03/04/1958 in all my official documents. DP-3932

NO.PD&SJ.TSG OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2017-18/96 Dt. Tsg. 16th May 2019 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Mr. Paming, brother of Late Mr. Luthong of New Pangsha Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/ transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of his Late brother, who expired on 30/11/2018.

Now therefore, the public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publish of this notice.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No. Jud-4/SC/2014/143 Dated Pfro, the 30th April 2019 NOTICE Whereas Smti VEPEZU-U VENUH, W/o LT. DIKHA VENUH of Thetsumi Village, RETD PEON has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension, bank A/c etc. belonging to LT. DIKHA VENUH, Retired Peon, who expired on 18-03-2019.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero K-1355

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TSEMINYU : NAGALAND NO.ADCT/JUD/SC-1/2009/PT-III/20 Tseminyu, Dated the 24th April 2019 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Shri. Hyuny Lorin, H/o Late Hinile Lorin of Phenshunyu Village has applied for issuance of Succession Certificate to Draw/Operate/Transfer his late wife Pension P.P.O No. Pen/ Com/27973/NL/S26406/Family Pension & SBI Bank Account No. 11826854726 (Tseminyu Branch) who expired on 15th September 2018 under section 375 of the Indian Succession Act 1925.

Public are hereby asked to file any claims/objection within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of the notice failing which no claims/objection will be entertained after the stipulated time.

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Shri. Sahato Chishi, elder brother late Shri. Joel Chishi husband of Late Rebecca Chishi of Chishilimi village under Zunheboto District has applied for the issue of Guardianship Certificate declaring that His Brother's Son Shri. Botoho Chishi whose father expired on 03/11/2018.

It is hereby notified that if No Objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for the issue of the same.

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OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

QUEEN MARY HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

MOKOKCHUNG; NAGALAND Date: 16th May 2019 The Mentioned signatories deeply regret for the appeal letter submitted on 13th of May 2019 to the Office of the Riongsanger Putu Menden, Mokokchung Village in connection with the recent incident in the school.

We request the Council Members and the Citizen of Mokokchung Village to grant pardon for hurting their sentiments and promise not to commit same mistake again.

On behalf of the School 1. Principal 2. Board member 3. Alumni 4. Teacher

To,

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CALLING NOTICE

No :- 72385 C/N :- Imolemba Ao S/O :- Tinutemsu Ao Village :- Changki PO/PS :- Mangkolemba District :- Mokokchung, Nagaland Whereas you have been found absent from Govt. bonafide duty w.e.f. 08/04/2019 and inspite of 3 (three) calling notice issued to you Vide T/O Letter No (i) 7NAP/RO-5/201819/120 Dated 15/04/2019 (ii) No. 179 Dated 30/04/2019 and No. 232 Dated 08/05/2019 but you failed to report back for duly.

You are therefore, directed to report to the Office of the Commandant 7 NAP Battalion, Bhandari within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which you will be declared as deserter and action will be taken against you ex – parte. This may be treated as last notice.

5. Parent 6. Student body

ZBTO, Dated the 02/05/2019

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Rahul Gandhi says Cong dismantled idea of Modi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressing the media at the AICC HQ in New Delhi on Friday.

NEW DELHI, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his first-ever press conference in five years, Congress president Rahul Gandhi met journalists at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Friday, reports The Hindu.Accompanied by Congress’s national spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, Mr. Gandhi thanked the media and people before taking questions.

“Very impressive,” Mr. Gandhi said when a reporter asked him about Mr. Modi’s press conference. “It is an unprecedented event. The Prime Minister is addressing the press for the first time,” he said, adding that he would like a reporter to ask the Prime Minister why he wasn’t ready for a debate

on the Rafale deal. “Please tell the press why haven’t you agreed for a debate,” he remarked.

On BJP’s Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks lauding Godse, Mr. Gandhi said the BJP supported himsa (violence) and not ahimsa (non-violence).

Mr. Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India of being biased.

“Whatever he [Modi] wants to say, he can say.

But someone else is punished for the same things,” he claimed and wondered if the election schedule was based on Mr. Modi’s campaign schedule.

‘Our role as Opposition impressive’ He claimed the Congress was impressive in playing the role of the Opposi-

Varanasi voters being threatened: Mayawati

Lucknow, May 17 (IANS): BSP President Mayawati on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modis men were bribing and threatening voters in Varanasi and questioned why the Election Commission is not keeping an eye on his Lok Sabha constituency like in West Bengal.

In a tweet, Mayawati claimed that “outsiders” were camping in Varanasi and luring and threatening people to vote for Modi.

“How can free and fair elections be held in Varanasi if efforts are being made to ensure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory?

The voters are being first lured and then threatened.

Why is the Election Commission not keeping an eye here like it is doing in West

Mayawati (File)

Bengal?” she said.

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader has been continuously attacking the BJP and Modi for not fulfilling the promises made in 2014 and has even made personal attacks on the Prime Minister.

She has even positioned herself as a Prime Ministerial candidate and said that while Modi was ‘unfit’, she was ‘fit to be Prime Minister.

Pamphlets against ‘Joota Baba’

Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (IANS): Pamphlets with headlines “Helmet ki karo taiyyari, aa gaye joota dhari” are being circulated in the Deoria Lok Sabha seat with an appeal to Thakurs to vote against BJP candidate Ramapati Ram Tripathi.

The reference is to the incident which took place in March in which the outgoing BJP MP from Sant Kabir Nagar, Sharad Tripathi, beat the local BJP MLA Rakesh Singh with shoes at an official meeting. The MP hit the MLA 13 times with a shoe in one minute. The incident sparked outrage among Thakurs and deepened the ThakurBrahmin rift in the region. Though the BJP denied ticket to Sharad Tripathi from Sant Kabir Nagar, the party has given the ticket to his father Ramapati Ram Tripathi from Deoria. The pamphlet further appeals to ‘descendents of Maharana Pratap’ (Thakurs) to vote against the ‘father of Joota Baba’ and avenge the humiliation that the BJP MLA had suffered during the incident.

tion. “We have got A grade in performing as an Opposition role,” he said. ‘’We have dismantled the idea of Mr Modi.’ His party had successfully highlighted the ‘failures’ of the BJP-led government in various issues such as farm crisis and unemployment, he said.

The first priority of the Congress was to close every door of opportunity of the BJP. “We had to strengthen our party in the States. We closed 90% of the doors and he [Modi] himself closed 10%. We have done a tremendous job,” he said.

“If Mr. Modi wants to speak dirt about my parents, it’s up to to him,” he said. “Sonia Gandhiji and Manmohan Singhji are very experienced. We will benefit from their experience,” he added.

In response to a question from The Hindu if he is confident about getting support from the BSP-SP alliance, he said, “I don’t see Mayawatiji, Mulayam Singhji and Mamata Banerjee supporting the NDA.” Mr. Gandhi asserted that the secular formation would win most of the seats in the general election.

Faleiro cites Bible to slam BJP’s Goa power grab

Panaji, May 17 (IANS): Former Goa Chief Minister and Congress General Secretary Luizinho Faleiro on Friday cited one of the Ten Commandments in the Bible - “Thou shalt not steal” - to blame the BJP for stealing the people’s mandate in the 2017 state assembly elections.

Addressing a joint press conference her with two other Congress former Chief Ministers, Ravi Naik and Pratapsingh Rane, Faleiro also said that after the results of the four assembly bypolls are declared on May 23, the Congress would be in a position to reclaim the mandate and install its government in the coastal state.

“Thou shalt not steal...

The BJP stole the people’s mandate in the last election. What has been robbed and stolen, we will take it back in this by-election,” Faleiro told reporters.

The Ten Commandments are a set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship which play an important role in Judaism and Christianity.

Faleiro was referring to the controversy that arose following the results of the 2017 state assembly election, when the Bharatiya Janata Party

might have a prejudicial effect on the poll prospects of a candidate and would amount to a corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act (RPA) of 1951.

“At present there are many political parties such as Hindu Sena, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, Indian Union Muslim League etc. with religious, caste, ethnic, linguistic connotations,” the plea said.

“In addition, there are many political parties including the Indian National Congress, which use a flag similar to the national flag, which is also against the spirit of the RPA,” the plea has said.

The petitioner has requested the court to issue a direction to the poll panel to de-register the parties, if they fail to rename and change their flag within three months.

It is advisable not to arrest me, says Kamal Chennai, May 17 (IANS): Even as his anticipatory bail petition is pending before the Madras High Court for his ‘Hindu terrorist’ speech, actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Friday said it is advisable not to arrest him.

Speaking to reporters here, the founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam

Luizinho Faleiro (File)

(BJP), along with its alliance partners, managed to successfully stake a claim to power, despite the Congress emerging as the single largest party with 17 seats in the 40-member state legislative assembly.

While the bypolls to three assembly seats - Shiroda, Mandrem and Mapusa - were held along with the elections to two Lok Sabha seats on April 23, bypolls to the Panaji assembly constituency will be held on May 19.

The current BJP-led coalition alliance in Goa rules with a slender majority in the assembly and the results of the four bypolls could have a significant impact on the future of the Pramod Sawant government.

(MNM) party said: “I am not afraid of getting arrested. At the same time, there will be tension if I am arrested. Hence it is better if I am not arrested.”

Haasan said he was not making a request not to arrest him but it was an advice not to take him into custody.

Queried about DMK and others parties not coming to his support, Haasan said they may be having their own agenda.

On Sunday, at the Aravakuruchi Assembly constituency, Haasan, while campaigning for his party candidate, said about the killer of Mahatma Gandhi: “The first extremist of independent India was a Hindu -- Nathuram Godse. It all started from there.”

The statement drew angry responses from the BJP. According to Haasan, he had made a similar statement in an election campaign earlier but only now the matter was blown up.

Asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that no Hindu could be a terrorist, Haasan said history and historians will given an answer to that. “It is said that Modi is knowledgeable. He knows everything. I need not respond to his statement.”

Modi government arrogant, not strong, says Priyanka GORAKHPUR, MAY 16 (PTI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday hit out at the PM Modi dispensation, saying it is not a ‘mazboot’ government but a ‘magroor’ one that harbours an “oppressive” mindset.

Priyanka Gandhi alleged that people fighting for their rights were put behind bars on the charges of being anti-national and were subjected to atrocities.

Addressing an election rally in Deoria in support of Congress’ Salempur candidate Rajesh Mishra, Priyanka claimed that no development works were carried out in Varanasi, the constituency represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Priyanka Gandhi drew a quick comparison between the work done in Amethi by

Priyanka Gandhi (File)

her father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and that by PM Modi in his Varanasi constituency.

“PM Modi has lost his connect with people. He has a 56-inch chest then why the condition of farmers in the country is pathetic. You might have seen him in China, Japan and in Pakistan enjoying Biryani but have you ever seen him visiting a poor man’s house when

he is in problem?” Priyanka Gandhi said.

“Modi gover nment is not ‘mazboot’ (strong) but a ‘magroor’ (arrogant) one. The mindset of the government is oppressive.

The examples of their arrogance are there in speeches given by its leaders everyday. Under democracy, the actual power is in the hands of the people but the Modi government has kept it in its

hands,” Priyanka Gandhi alleged.

Priyanka Gandhi said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government talks about development but its development can be seen only in advertisements.

“I began my campaign with Ganga Yatra and reached Varanasi. I was under the impression that there will be huge development in Varanasi but there were deep ditches on the road and development was nowhere to be seen,” Priyanka Gandhi claimed.

“When I went to Amethi, I was just 10 years old and my pitaji (Rajiv Gandhi) was an MP with the Congress having its government both at the Centre and state. Within five years, I saw huge development there,” Priyanka Gandhi said.

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Cadre choice: Supreme Court gives 2nd choice to IAS, IPS

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday modified a Delhi High Court order that quashed cadre allocation of IAS and IPS officers of the 2018 batch, giving them choices of a second preference in choosing their cadre.

It came as a huge relief to 20 candidates.

HC defers hearing on parties names with religious connotations New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Friday deferred the hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission to review political parties having names with religious connotations or using symbols similar to that of the national flag.

The court will hear the matter on May 24.

The court was hearing the petition preferred

by BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay who had sought directions to the poll panel to de-register political parties with religious connotations or using symbols similar to that of the national flag, if they do not change them within three months.

Upadhyay has said that the use of names with religious connotations or symbols similar to the national flag or emblem

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incidents of farmer suicides, Priyanka Gandhi claimed that 11,000 farmers have committed suicide in the last five years but the Modi government is silent on the issue.

“Farmers reached at his door step to tell him about their problems but he did not even come out of his grand bungalow,” Priyanka Gandhi said.

“It (Modi government) waived off huge loans of industrialists and I want to ask why it did not waive off loan of farmers on the same line,” Priyanka Gandhi said.

Recalling her family’s connect with Deoria, Priyanka Gandhi said, “This is the land of Devraha Baba and my grandmother used to respect him. Baba always gave message of peace and love.”

An advertisement for recruitment of Group 'A' post of Assistant Surgeon (Assistant Commandant/Veterinary) in Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India was published in leading national newspapers, vernacular newspapers and Employment news on 2nd February, 2019, wherein online application were invited from eligible Indian citizens w.e.f. 05.02.19 to 06.03.19.

2. The following amendments are carried out in table below Para-1 of advertisement:In place Total SN Name of Post Vacancies UR SC ST OBC Pay Scale (i) Assistant Surgeon 17 12 01 03 01 Level-10 (Assistant (56,100-1,77,500) Commandant/ in the Pay Matrix as Veterinary) per 7th CPC. Read Total SN Name of Post Vacancies UR SC ST OBC EWS Pay Scale (i) Assistant Surgeon 22 09 02 03 02 06 Level-10 (56,1001,77,500) in the (Assistant Pay Matrix as Commandant/ per 7th CPC. Veterinary) 3. The guidelines of reservation policy under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is enclosed as Appendix-A and prescribed format of certificate is enclosed as Appendix-B is also available on ITBP Recruitment website www.recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

4. Applicants who are issued admit cards for the recruitment process may change their category from UR to EWS at the time of verification of documents subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions of EWS reservation, and are required to bring original and self attested copy of certificate enclosed as Appendix-B with them. Applicants who fail to submit certificate at the time of documentation shall not be considered as EWS category and will be considered under UR category. In case vacancies reserved for EWS remains unfilled due to non availability of eligible or qualified candidates the same shall be filled by UR category.

5. Remaining paras of the advertisement shall remain unchanged.

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Directorate General, ITBP Appendix-A

ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS) CRITERIA OF INCOME & ASSETS: 1. Persons who are not covered under scheme of reservation of SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 Lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) are to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application.

Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:i) 5 acres of agricultural land and above, ii) Residential flat of 1000 sq.ft. and above; iii) Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities. iv) Residential plot of 200 sq.yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. The property held by a "Family" in different location or different places/ cities would be clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

3. The term "Family" for this purpose will include the person who seeks benefits of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.

INCOME AND ASSET CERTIFICATE ISSUING AUTHORITY AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE: 1. The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority. The Income and Asset Certificate issued by an one of the following authorities in the prescribed format as given in Appendix-B shall only be accepted as proof of candidate's claim as belong to EWS:i) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner. ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and iv) Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and / or his family normally resides.

2. The Officer who issues the certificate would do the same after carefully verifying all relevant documents following due process as prescribed by the respective State/UT. 3. The crucial date for submitting income and asset certificate by the candidate may be treated as the closing date for receipt of application for the post, except in cases where crucial date is fixed otherwise.

Appendix-B Government of .........

(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)

INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS

Certificate No. __________ Date _____________ VALID FOR THE YEAR ___________ This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari _____________________ son/daughter/ wife of ______________ permanent resident of ___________________ Village/ Street ________________ Post Office ______________ District _______________ in the State/Union Territory _________________ Pin Code ______________ whose photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her "family"** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year ______________ His/her family does not own or possess any of the following assets***: I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above; II. Residential flat of 1000 sq.ft. and above; III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities; IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari ______ belongs to the ______ caste which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List).

Recent Passport Size attested photograph of the applicant

Signature with seal of Office ______ Name __________________________ Designation _____________________

*Note I : Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. **Note 2: The term "Family" of this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years. *** Note 3: The property held by a "Family" in different location or different places/cities have been clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status. davp 19143/11/0006/1920

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My wife never lies, says Navjot Sidhu; Punjab CM clarifies

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS): A separatist-called protest shutdown on Friday over civilian deaths during an anti-terror operation found support in the valley as shops, public transport, businesses and educational institutions remained closed here in the city and other places in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nine people comprising five militants, two civilians and two soldiers were killed in two gunfights in the valley on Thursday.

The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik had called for the shutdown alleging loss of innocent Kashmiri lives at the hand of security agencies.

Authorities ordered the closure of schools and colleges to prevent any untoward incidents. Post graduate entrance test scheduled for the day was also postponed by the University of Kashmir.

Heavy deployments of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been made at all vulnerable places in Srinagar and other districts.

Modi accused of holding rally on scamster’s ground Mathurapur (West Bengal), May 17 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday

alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election rally in Bengal’s Mathurapur constituency was held at a ground which belongs to the owner of an illegal microfinance company.

Taking a swipe at Modi for repeatedly accusing her and her party leaders of being involved in Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund scam, the Trinamool Congress supremo urged the police to immediately start a case against that “chit fund owner”.

“The ground where PM Modi is holding his rally today belongs to Kapil Mondal, the owner of a microfinance company without license. Go and check.

And he (Modi) talks about chit fund scams?” Banerjee said during her meeting at the same parliamentary constituency.

“I have got all the documents. It has come to our knowledge just yesterday (Wednesday) that the person has collected crores of rupees from people in the name of his company and illegally bought lands here. I will hand over all the documents to the local police here so that a case could be immediately started against the chit fund owner,” she said.

She also wondered whether the BJP is getting a share of the money collected by the microfinance company owner.

After slippers, eggs thrown at Kamal Haasan

Modi accused of holding rally on scamster’s ground

C H E N NA I , M AY 1 7 (IANS): Stones and eggs were thrown by two persons at the dais where actorpolitician Kamal Haasan addressed an election rally at Aravakuruchi in Tamil Nadu.

The two, who were taken into custody by the police, threw stones and eggs at Haasan when he was coming down the dais after addressing an election rally on Thursday night.

Cadres of Haasan’s party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) attacked the two persons before police intervened and took the two to safety.

Later Haasan tweeted: “Dear MNM family and fans, this is an acid test for our decorum and demeanour. Do not listen to their noises and be drawn into their violence. They are extremists who are slighted by the Truth. Naalai Namadhey (tomorrow is ours)!”

The attack on Haasan follows the slipper thrown at him at Thiruparankundram at a poll rally on Wednesday night.

Police said the person who threw the slipper has been taken into custody. The slipper fell before the dais and not near Haasan.

Narendra Modi (File)

Mathurapur (West B engal ) , M ay 1 7 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election rally in Bengal’s Mathurapur constituency was held at a ground which belongs to the owner of an illegal microfinance company.

Taking a swipe at Modi for repeatedly accusing her and her party leaders of being involved in Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund scam, the Trinamool Congress supremo urged the police to immediately start a case against that “chit fund owner”.

“The ground where PM Modi is holding his rally today belongs to Kapil Mondal, the owner of a microfinance company without license. Go and check. And he (Modi) talks about chit fund scams?”

Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS): Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday defended his wife’s remarks blaming the state Congress leadership for denying her a ticket from Amritsar.

Reacting to his colleague’s assertion, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh sought to clarify that Sidhu’s wife was offered either Amritsar or Bathinda seat, “but she refused to contest on either of the seat.”

“My wife has that much strength and moral authority that she will never lie. This is my answer,” Sidhu told reporters when asked about his wife’s allegations that she was denied party ticket from Amritsar at the instance of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and party’s Punjab affairs in-charge Asha Kumari.

Navjot Kaur, a former Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Amritsar (East), on May 14 blamed the Chief Minister for denying her a Lok Sabha ticket either from Chandigarh or Amritsar.

She said Sidhu would not campaign for his party in his home state as the Chief Minister has told him not to do so.

Hours after his wife’s claim, Sidhu said at an election rally in Bathinda in the presence of Congress

Banerjee said during her meeting at the same parliamentary constituency.

“I have got all the documents. It has come to our knowledge just yesterday (Wednesday) that the person has collected crores of rupees from people in the name of his company and illegally bought lands here. I will hand over all the documents to the local police here so that a case could be immediately started against the chit fund owner,” she said.

She also wondered whether the BJP is getting a share of the money collected by the microfinance company owner. “Is he giving a share of the money to BJP? Maybe they are.

Where is Narendra Modi?

You talk about Narada (sting footage case), Saradha.

But this is how you people start such scams,” she said with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. The owner of the land, however, refuted Banerjee’s allegations and said his company has been given a clean chit by central regulatory authorities like the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Navjot Singh Sidhu (File)

General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi and Amarinder Singh that he would be returning to Punjab on May 17 to deliver a “knockout punch” to the Badals.

Amid reports that the Minister’s health was not allowing him to campaign, his wife also blamed Asha Kumari for not allowing Sidhu to campaign in Punjab.

“Captain Saab is our smaller captain and (Congress President) Rahul Gandhi is our bigger captain and he has given duty to him (Sidhu) in other states and Navjot is busy campaigning there,” she told reporters in Amritsar city.

“When Captain saab and Asha Kumari have taken the lead role in ensuring victory of the party in all (13) seats, then what is the need for Navjot (Sidhu)

Senior Congress leader Kadavoor Sivadasan dead

to campaign in Punjab?”

Denying any role in candidature for Sidhu’s wife from Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said she had been offered ticket from Amritsar and Bathinda, but she refused.

Ticket allocation was done by the top Congress leaders in Delhi, and they had chosen not to accept Navjot Kaur’s application for ticket to contest from Chandigarh, he said, adding that Chandigarh was not under Punjab and he had no role in selection of candidate from the city.

H oweve r, h a d h e been asked, he would have frankly told the high command that Pawan Bansal, the chosen candidate of the party from Chandigarh, was a better choice, said Amarinder Singh in an informal chat with media persons.

headings and find what the youth need and are looking for. That will give me a sense of what to do and then I will move ahead. It will be an interesting process and we will find ways to do things.”

Also in conversation with NDTV, Deol said he

didn’t know much about the Balakot air strikes.

“I do not know much about issues like the Balakot strikes or India’s relations with Pakistan. I am here to serve people; if I win maybe I will have an opinion, right now I don’t.

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Jharkhand gang rape: 6 get life imprisonment

Lucknow, May 17 (IANS): There is hope for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh and it is the Modi factor that is working in the rural areas once again.

Though the Modi wave is not as strong as it was in 2014, it is still palpable and more than Hindu pride it is national pride that is getting votes for the BJP. The performance of candidates has, once again, taken a back seat and schemes like ‘Ujjawala’ and Saubhagya’ are not very popular in the campaign. The caste factor is also at play and the Dalit-Yadav-Muslim axis has worked for the SP-BSP alliance in these elections.

The BJP’s campaign on air strikes, Pulwama and Balakote has reached out to the rural areas and the talk is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saved national pride by giving a befitting reply to Pakistan.

Nanhe Lonia, the village head of Ar junpur village in Lambhua, Sultanpur, clearly says: “My vote is for Modi because he is important for national security. If this had not been an issue, I would have voted for the SP-BSP alliance candidate.”

Nanhe Lonia, who belongs to the OBC category, is surprisingly unaware of

Confession of Shachilo Thong I, Shachilo Thong, hereby declare that I was fully drunk and in that inebriated state, the vehicle I was driving fell off the road and was badly damaged. To save myself from future problems, I cooked up the story of encountering two persons, who thrashed me and left me to die.

I lied to the people of Losa Tephe, who had helped me by medicating the wounds I suffered; filed an FIR at Police Station, Phek using the same lies and also spread the same lies to my villagers, which has resulted in the publication of SLSU condemns assault in the morning papers of the Nagaland Post dated the 14th May 2019.

I have caused untold problems/sufferings to all people for which words are inadequate to express the remorse in me. I would like to beg one and all to forgive me for the mistakes done by me.

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T hir u v anan thapuram, May 17 (IANS): Veteran trade unionist and senior Congress leader Kadavoor Sivadasan passed away at a private hospital here early on Friday morning, party sources said.

He was 87 and was under treatment for pneumonia.

A four-time legislator, Sivadasan was a minister in the Cabinets of K.Karunakaran and A.K.Antony.

Starting his political career as a trade union leader from his home district Kollam, Sivadasan was elected MLA on a Revolutionary Socialist Party ticket in 1980 and 1982. He later switched to the Congress, on whose ticket he won the 1991 and 2001 Assembly polls. Sivadasan retired from politics due to his failing health after 2006. His last rites would be held at Kollam, later in the day.

BJPs candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat Sunny Deol, during an election campaign rally for the Lok Sabha polls, in Gurdaspur district, Thursday. (PTI)

Maneka Gandhi, the BJP candidate in Sultanpur.

“Candidate koi ho, mera vote Modi ke liye hai,” he explains.

In other districts like Chandauli, Deoria, Ghazipur and Ballia where the caste factor has always prevailed over Hindu pride, it is the Modi factor that is gaining ground.

The caste arithmetic, however, cannot be completely discounted and the BJP itself has not taken chances. The party has given tickets keeping the caste arithmetic in mind.

In Kushinagar, the party has replaced a Brahmin with a Brahmin and in Gorakhpur it has opted for a Brahmin (Ravi Kishan who now flaunts Shukla as his surname).

With intensive campaigning by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the BJP hopes to win over Thakurs in the region and thereby make the winning recipe that will prevail over the Dalit-Muslim-Yadav consolidation in favour of the SP-BSP alliance.

R anchi , M ay 1 7 (IANS): A Jharkhand court on Friday sentenced six people, including a Christian priest, to life imprisonment for their involvement in a gang rape.

The sentencing by Additional District Judge (ADJ) Rajesh Kumar of the Khuti District Court was earlier scheduled for Wednesday but was deferred until Friday.

There were a total of eight accused in the case.

While one remains at large, a minor has been sent to juvenile court.

A probe is going on against two nuns of an NGO in the case.

Five girls were gangraped in June 19, 2018 in Arki in Khuti district.

Based on the statements of the victims, the police arrested seven people including Father Alphonso.

The vicims had gone to Arki to perform a drama to create awareness regarding government schemes.

They were abducted and assaulted.

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PHISAMI UNION DIMAPUR Akimiji : Kuqhakululo aghini shini H.Q. Dimapur - 797112

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour we the Phisami Union Dimapur extend our hearty congratulations to Mr. Pheto Kiba, S/o Mr. Kashito Kiba for securing 84.6% in the recent CBSE Examination 2019.

The Union also further extends heartiest congratulations to all the successful students both from NBSE & CBSE and wishing them a bright future.

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Separatist call shutdown over civilian killing in J&K

Tejashwi Yadav (File)

its chief Nitish Kumar had accepted the BJP’s manifesto as its own. “Nitish (Kumar) and the JD-U are following the BJP and seeking votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By not releasing its own manifesto till the end of elections, the JD-U has made clear what it stands for,” he said.

Tejashwi Yadav also said that the much-hyped liquor ban had failed in Bihar as alcohol was easily available everywhere.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): Actorturned-politician and BJP candidate from Gurdaspur, Sunny Deol, who joined the BJP in April, is pitted against sitting MP and Punjab Congress candidate Sunil Jakhar, reports The Tribune. Gurdaspur votes on May 19, the last phase of the Lok Sabha election.

During the campaign trail, Deol admitted he didn’t know much about politics but called himself a patriot who wanted to work for the country.

When asked about what he would do for Gurdaspur, he told a newspaper: “I don’t want to say much as I am new here. After winning, I will understand the place well as I will do things professionally. There are so many things to be done here. I have to find different

OFFICE OF THE

MUNGYA VILLAGE COUNCIL WOKHA DISTRICT : NAGALAND

Congratulatory Note

The Mungya Village Council, Wokha district along with A.G. Church and NCRC Church Mungya Village would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. LIREMO R KIKON, son of REMOMO KIKON of Mungya Village on being elected as the new General Secretary of Naga Students’ Federation for the tenure 2019-2021.

Our prayers and wishes that your term in office would bring changes in society for the benefit of the students in particular and Nagas as a whole.

(YINGSUNGO NGULLIE) (M. EYILO KIKON) Council Secretary Chairman Mungya Village Council Mungya Village Council

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seven days.

“We have withdrawn the protection given to Rajeev Kumar vide order dated February 5,” the court said while pronouncing the order.

The judgment was pronounced by Justice Sanjiv Khanna who was part of the bench headed by the CJI and Justice Deepak Gupta.

Pronouncing the operative part of the order, Justice Khanna said, “We are leaving it to the CBI to act in accordance with law.”

“Our February 5 order will continue for seven days from today to enable Rajeev Kumar to approach the competent court for relief,” he said.

At the outset, Justice Khanna, while pronouncing the order, said, “We have expressed our concern as to what has happened in the matter.”

The apex court on February 5 had granted protection from arrest to Kumar while directing him to appear before the CBI and “faithfully” cooperate in the investigation of cases arising out of the scam.

Patna, May 17 (IANS): Attacking Bihar’s ruling JD-U for contesting the Lok Sabha elections without a manifesto, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday asked it to release it at least at the end of the campaign on Friday.

“Nitish Chachaji, today is the last day of campaign of Lok Sabha polls, at least release the manifesto,” said Tejashwi Yadav.

Interestingly, this is the first election the JD-U has contested without a manifesto.

H oweve r, i t s N a tional Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners -- the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) -- did release their manifestos.

The Bihar opposition leader also wondered if the Janata Dal-United and

Sunny Deol admits he knows nothing about politics; hopes to win

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NEW DELHI, MAY 17 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday vacated its order granting protection from arrest to former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha chit fund scam case.

The apex court said its February 5 order granting interim protection to Kumar would continue for seven days from Friday to enable him to approach the competent court for legal remedy.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked the CBI to act in accordance with law in the case.

One of the advocates who appeared for Kumar said that as per the apex court order, Kumar could not be arrested in the next

Why is JD-U contesting minus manifesto, asks Tejashwi

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The Yanthan Ekhung Wokha Town would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to the following for their achievement and bringing laurel to the family as well as to the Lotha Naga community.

1. Er. Penrithung Yanthan, promoted to the post of Superintendent Engineer, Power Dept.

2. Shri. Eric Yanthan, S/o. Nyamo Z. Yanthan, Mekokla Village Wokha, Nagaland for securing 3rd Top Rank HSSLC (Science) examination 2019.

The Ekhung further pray the Almighty God to grant them healthy and long lives.

Sd/Sd/Phyobemo Yanthan Tsenthungo Yanthan Secretary, YEWT Chairman, YEWT

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019

The Zukihe Village Students’ Union convey our heartiest congratulation to Miss Lituna Kati, D/o Shri Shiwoto Kati and Mrs. Helen Kati of Zukihe Village for securing 88.8% in HSLC with distinction in five subjects under NBSE Examination 2019.

1st Division 1. Lovitoli V. Chisho, D/o Shri Vikiho Chisho.

Distinction in Alt. English (HSSLC Examination 2019) 2. Vilito Zhimomi, D/o Tokiho Zhimomi.

Distinction in Education. (HSSLC Examination 2019) The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of both HSLC & HSSLC and wishes them success in their future endeavours.

(NIPUTO ZHIMOMI) (ANITOLI CHISHI) President, Z.S.U. Gen. Secy., Z.S.U.

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Trump hopes there’s no war with Iran WASHINGTON, MAY 17 (AGENCIES): President Donald Trump says he hopes the U.S. is not on a path to war with Iran amid fears that his two most hawkish advisers could be angling for such a conflict with the Islamic Republic.

Asked Thursday if the U.S. was going to war with Iran, the president replied, “I hope not” — a day after he repeated a desire for dialogue, tweeting, “I’m sure that Iran will want to talk soon.”

The tone contrasted with a series of moves by the U.S. and Iran that have sharply escalated tensions in the Middle East in recent days. For the past year, national security adviser John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have been the public face of the administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.

On Friday, an official with Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard warned that Iranian missiles can “easily reach warships” in the Persian Gulf and elsewhere in the Middle East.

The semi-official Fars news agency quoted Mohammad Saleh Jokar as saying that Iran’s missiles have a range of 2,000 kilometers — about 1,250 miles— and can attack any target in the region.

The escalating rheto-

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One for a trip to New York to attend a fundraiser, Thursday at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP)

ric has rattled lawmakers who are demanding more information on the White House’s claims of rising Iranian aggression. Top leaders in Congress received a classified briefing on Iran on Thursday, but many other lawmakers from both parties have criticized the White House for not keeping them informed.

Iran poses a particular challenge for Trump. While he talks tough against foreign adversaries to the delight of his supporters, a military confrontation with Iran could make him appear to be backtracking on a campaign pledge to keep America out of foreign entanglements.

Lawmakers and allies, however, worry that any erratic or miscalculated response from Trump could

send the U.S. careening into conflict.

Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal last year and reinstated sanctions on Tehran that are crippling its economy.

Tensions rose dramatically May 5, when Bolton announced that the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group would be rushed from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf ahead of schedule in response to “a number of troubling and escalatory indications and warnings,” without going into details.

Since then, four oil tankers, including two belonging to Saudi Arabia, were targeted in an apparent act of sabotage off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to officials in the region,

and a Saudi pipeline was attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen.

The U.S. also ordered nonessential staff out of Iraq and has dispatched additional military assets to the region.

The Senate will receive a classified briefing on Iran on Tuesday, according to Jim Risch of Idaho, the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. The House has requested a classified briefing as well.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said briefings are necessary because informing leaders “is no substitute for the full membership of the Congress.” She said a failure to inform lawmakers is “part of a pattern” for the Trump administration “that is not right,” because the power to declare war resides with Congress.

“I hope that the president’s advisers recognize that they have no authorization to go forward in any way” against Iran, Pelosi said.

Trump has dismissed suggestions that any of his advisers, particularly Bolton, are pushing him into a conflict.

“John has strong views on things, but that’s OK. I actually temper John, which is pretty amazing isn’t it?”

Trump said recently when asked if he was satisfied with Bolton’s advice.

Architect who designed Louvre’s pyramid dies at 102 New York, May 17 (IANS): I.M. Pei, the acclaimed Chinese-American architect who designed the glass and metal pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris, has died at the age of 102.

Revered as one of the last great modernist architects, Pei died on Thursday, reports CNN. Although he worked mostly in the US, Pei will always be remembered for his redevelopment of the Louvre Museum in the 1980s.

He gave us the glass and metal pyramid in the main courtyard, along with three smaller pyramids and a vast subterranean addition to the museum entrance.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019

I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid.

Pei was the first foreign architect to work on the Louvre in its long history, and initially his designs were fiercely opposed. But in the end, the French -- and every-

one else -- were won over.

As a young man, Pei counted himself grateful to have learned from some of the great modernists: Walter Gropius, Marcel

Breuer, Alvar Aalto and Le Corbusier.

Winning the fifth Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1983, he was cited as giving the 20th century “some of its most beautiful interior spaces and exterior forms ...

His versatility and skill in the use of materials approach the level of poetry”.

Pei was born in China in 1917 into an affluent family. His father was a banker. His artistic mother -- a calligrapher and flautist -- had the greater influence on him.

In 1964, he designed the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum which established him as a name.

Iran’s top diplomat presses efforts to save nuclear deal

Taiwan legalizes samesex marriage Taipei, May 17 (IANS): Taiwan’s Parliament on Friday legalized same-sex marriage following a vote, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation.

In 2017, the island’s constitutional court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to legally marry, reports the BBC. Parliament was given a two-year deadline and was required to pass the changes

by May 24.

On Friday, lawmakers debated three different bills to legalize same-sex unions - the most progressive of which was passed.

The two other bills, submitted by conservative lawmakers, refer to partnerships as “same-sex family relationships” or “same-sex unions” rather than “marriages”.

Hundreds of gay rights supporters gathered outside the building in the capital Taipei to await the landmark ruling. The change comes despite public backlash to the 2017 court ruling, which pressured the government into holding a referendum.

The referendum results showed that a majority of voters in Taiwan rejected legalizing same-sex marriage, saying that the definition of marriage was the union of a man and woman.

TEHRAN, Iran, May 17 (Agencies): Iran’s foreign minister traveled Friday to China on his Asian tour aimed at keeping world markets open to Tehran amid an intense sanctions campaign from the U.S. as tensions across the Persian Gulf remain high.

Concerns about a possible conflict have flared since the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged, unexplained threat from Iran that has seen America order nonessential diplomatic staff out of Iraq.

Tensions have also ratcheted up in the region after authorities alleged that a sabotage operation targeted four oil tankers on Sunday off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, and Iran-aligned rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a drone attack Tuesday on a crucial Saudi oil pipeline.

Saudi Arabia directly blamed Iran for the drone assault, and a local newspaper linked to the Al Saud royal family called on Thursday for America to launch “surgical strikes” on Tehran.

This all takes root in President Donald Trump’s decision last year to withdraw the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and world powers and

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impose wide-reaching sanctions. But Trump took a soft tone Thursday, a day after tweeting that he expected Iran to look for talks. Asked if the U.S. might be on a path to war with the Iranians, the president answered, “I hope not.”Iranian officials remain skeptical.

Imposing sanctions while seeking talks is like “pointing a gun at someone and demanding friendship,” said Iranian Gen. Rasool Sanaeirad, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.

That comment was echoed by Majid Takht-e Ravanchi, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations.

“They want to have the stick in their hands, trying to intimidate Iran at the same

time calling for a dialogue,” Ravanchi told CBS. “What type of dialogue is this?”

On Friday, Zarif arrived in Beijing to speak to his Chinese counterpart. China was one of the signatories on Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, which saw it limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of crushing economic sanctions.

“So far, the international community has mainly made statements instead of saving the deal,” Zarif said, according to a report by the state-run IRNA news agency. “The practical step is quite clear: economic relations with Iran should be normalized. This is what the deal clearly addresses.”

4TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Yetovi Ayemi

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF

LT. MEKRUZETO RIKHA

1 Cor 15:44 "It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body."

Missing you is the heartache that never goes away.

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(18.05.2018) It has been a year since you left for your eternal home but for us not a single day passes by without thinking of you.

Silently, we shed our tears everyday and can't express how hard it is without your love and presence in our midst.

Though no longer with us yet we will always cherish your unconditional love and the days you lived with us.

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Principal, teacher linked to SL terror group arrested

Thivekeu tsala atughiu Lt. Nilholi H. Wotsa Apunu Tsala : 1932 Jan 10 Thivekeu tsala : 18.5.2018

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Kimiye chekeu ipüza ishi tsala hipauye ninguno okumu sulu ani. Nono ningu qhiveno wuve pinamu okumula kiviye itehi ghi anileshi ningu gholo Aphi nono kimiye kini nishika Tsukini jekini nishika kutu kulu nishika kütami pulou shitsü moyesa keu nishika noye Atsano kumoe kemu akümula lono xüpe ningu piye ke pikha kumüla kikimiye ningu ghenguno qhitsuke pikha kumüla kikimiye ghenguno oshikimithi. Ipüza Akiviu.

Leshe 37:37 timi kivimi jupe pualo amikuchomi jukuto kughoilo iquighai kemiye Ati. Anuli Acheni.

Nono kimiyeqhi chekemiqo otilimi eno tilimiqo.

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JOHNY KUKI Retd. Constable (9th IR BN) 13/10/1986 to 08/05/2019 We, the family members of Lt. Johny Kuki wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our loss.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to our friends, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us and supported us at this difficult time.

To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable.

A special word of thanks to : 1. Kuki Baptist Church, Chumukedima 2. 9th IR Baptist Church, Saijang 3. River View Nagamese Church, Seithekema 4. Kuki Union, Chumukedima 5. Soraphung Baptist Church 6. Tenyimia Baptist Church, Meluri 7. Pochury Baptist Church, Meluri 8. Tangkhul Baptist Church, Meluri 9. Chairman and GB, Chumukedima Ward-3 10. River Bank Women Fellowship, Chumukedima "It is more blessed to give than to receive" - Acts 20:35

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Colombo, May 17 (PTI): Sri Lankan Police said Friday they have arrested a school principal and a teacher for their alleged links to the local Islamist extremist group National Thawheed Jamaath (NTJ) blamed by the government for the deadly Easter Sunday bombings which killed nearly 260 people.

The 56-year-old principal and the 47-year-old teacher at a school in Ataweerawewa were arrested from Horowpathana city on Thursday, police said.

The Special Task Force in Horowpathana made the arrests, they said.

The suspects have been identified as Noor Mohamed Addu Ul and Ajibul Jabar, residents of Kapugollewa, Horowpathana, Colombo Page reported.

The police have received information that they have had direct ties with the NTJ and the leader Mohamad Sahran Hashim, who carried out the suicide attack on Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo on April 21, it said. The suspects will be produced before the Kebithigollewa Magistrate court Friday, it added.

Nine suicide bombers, including a woman, carried out a series of devastating blasts that tore through three churches and three luxury hotels, killing 258 people and injuring over 500 others on the Easter Sunday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Friday. (AP)

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BORN ON: 14.03.1973 – DIED ON: 13.05.2019 Words are inadequate to express how much we, the family of Late KEZHALEKHO (MALO) ROTE, deeply appreciate the love and kind gesture shown during the prolonged illness and till the demise of our beloved son.

We sincerely extend our profound gratitude to all individuals, churches, neighbours, friends, various organisations, well wishers, one and all from near and far for your sympathy, prayers and presence through physically, financially, materially during our deepest time of sorrow.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Doctors & Nurses, Isolation Ward, Naga Hospital Kohima 2. Cross Wonder Church, Kohima 3. Kidima Baptist Fellowship, Kohima 4. Temi Kewhira Kelhouko 5. PWD Cross Wonder Fellowship, Kohima 6. Porterlane Cross Wonder Fellowship, Kohima.

7. Kidima Baptist Fellowship, Kohima Kecha Krothoko 8. Temi Khel Council Kidima Village 9. Upper PWD Youth Organization, Kohima.

We also deeply regret for our inability to say Thank You personally but we are deeply indebted for your generosity, prayer and kindness.

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Russian farmer unearths the remains of a 2k year-old nomadic ‘royal’ buried A

millennia.

‘We have been digging now for 12 days,’ said Mr Stukalov. ‘We have found multiple gold jewellery decorated with turquoise and inserts of lapis lazuli and glass.’

The most ‘significant’ finds is seen as a male skeleton buried inside a wooden coffin. This chieftain’s head was raised as if it rested on a pillow and he wore a cape decorated with gold plagues.

Archaeologists found his collection of knives, items of gold, a small mirror and different pots, evidently signalling his elite status.

They collected a gold and turquoise belt buckle and the chief ’s dagger along with a tiny gold horse’s head which was buried between his legs, and other intricate jewellery. Nearby was a woman with a bronze mirror who had been buried with a sacrificial offering of a whole lamb, along with various stone items, the meaning of which is

Nova Stellam announces ‘Face of Nagaland’ audition

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ova Stellam has announced the auditions for upcoming mega event, “Face of Nagaland 2019”.

Audition for Dimapur will be held on May 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the conference hall of Tourist Lodge, Dimapur while audition for Kohima will be held on June 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Johnny Home Studio, Lantern Building, Old Ministers’ Hill, Kohima. Young men and women from across the state aged between 18 to 25 years with a minimum height of 5’6 (male) and 5’4 (female) have been invited to apply for audition. Audition registration forms are available at Johnny Home Studio, Kohima and Fusion Store (Hotel Acacia), Dimapur, World of Titans, NL Road, Dimapur, NIIT Dimapur Centre, Dimapur and Nagaland Education Consultancy, opposite Big Bazaar.

Spot registration can be done at audition venues. For more details, one may write to novastellam00@outlook.com or visit Nova Stellam on Instagram. (Nova Stellam)

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ongress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi fired a fresh salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called him the worlds “greatest actor”.

“Ab aap samajh lijiye ke apne duniye ke sabse bade abhineta ko apna Prime Minister bana diya hai, is se accha toh aap Amitabh Bachchan ko hi bana dete, karna toh kisi ne kuch nahi tha aapke liye. (You have elected the world’s greatest actor as Prime Minister. It would be better if you had elected Amitabh Bachchan

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or mer WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro has died, the organization announced Thursday. She was 39.

“We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro,” WWE said in a statement.

“She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world. WWE offers its condolences to Ashley’s family and friends.”

According to TMZ, citing officials, Massaro was rushed to a local hospital from her home in Suffolk County, N.Y., she was pronounced dead early Thursday.

Per the celebrity gossip outlet, officials are not currently revealing a cause

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he two sons of Michael Jackson have launched a new film review show on YouTube.

The show, which is hosted on Prince Jackson’s Life On 2 channel, is fronted by Prince and Bigi (formerly ‘Blanket’) Jackson, along with Taj Jackson, the nephew of the late singer.

Prince, Bigi and Taj launched their show on the channel with a review of Avengers: Endgame, which was uploaded yesterday (May 15) and features James Sutherland as a spe- cial guest.

show on Instagram, Prince told his followers: “We are very excited to announce that we are starting a movie review channel. Right now you can go see our first ever video on my YouTube channel.

“We know that this is a very rough first video but we want to take you on the journey with us as we improve and develop the show,” he added.

Earlier this week, Chance The Rapper revealed that Michael JackWriting about the new son is his biggest inspi-

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ctor Robert Pattinson is in negotiations to play Batman in Matt Reeves’ upcoming superhero film.

The film titled “The Batman” is slated to release in June 2021.

While sources say it’s not yet a done deal, Pattinson is the top choice and it’s expected to close shortly, reports variety.com.

Pre-production on the Warner Bros.-DC Comics movie is expected to start later this year.

Reeves, the filmmaker behind the last two “Planet of the Apes” sequels, assumed “Batman” directing duties from Ben Affleck in January 2017 and has been

developing the project ever since. Affleck was the last actor to play Batman on the big screen in 2016’s “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and 2017’s “Justice League”.

Affleck and Warner Bros. began discussing the actor-director leaving the ‘Caped Crusader’ after “Justice League”.

Multiple reports sug-

gest Pattinson, 33, is the frontrunner to play the superhero avatar, while other names floating for the role include Armie Hammer, Nicholas Hoult and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

According to variety. com, Pattinson was cast even as Reeves continue to polish a final version of the script. Reeves will produce “The Batman” with his “Planet of the Apes” collaborator Dylan Clark.

If the deal is sealed, the “Twilight” star will become the youngest actor to ever play Batman on the big screen.

The shoot for the film might start in late 2019 or early 2020.

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FELICITATION Taking huge pride in the tremendous achievement we the Satakha Town Youth Organisation extend our heartiest congratulation to Shri Ninoto K. Awomi, S/o. Kiyaho Awomi, resident of Satakha Town on being elected to the prestigious post of President NSF. The organisation further wishes him a bright future and continuous success even in the days to come.

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The Nagaland Veterinarians’ Association (NVA) congratulates Dr. ZASEKUOLIE CHUSI, on being appointed as a member from the Non-State Civil Services to the Indian Administrative Service.

He is also the first Veterinarian in the country to be inducted into the IAS cadre.

NVA takes immense pride on his achievement and wishes him ‘ALL THE BEST’ in his new capacity.

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ration when it comes to blending his music career with philanthropy.

The Chicago rapper, who has worked with organisations such as WE Day, said: “The only person I can really think of off the top when I think of charity that’s a musician is Michael Jackson.”

Last week, it appeared that Jackson’s name had been removed from the promotion and theme of his producer Quincy Jones’ upcoming London show.

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In addition to wrestling, Massaro competed on “Survivor: China” in 2007. That same year, she also appeared on the April cover of Playboy Magazine, which she debuted during a “Smackdown” episode.

US Weekly reports that Massaro is survived by her daughter, Alexa.

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Sumi Awomi Kuposhukulu (SAK) lo kihi mpemi kichi iti kümtsüno HAULELE shi Ino. Ninoto Awomi ikhi lu ani, eno akighini Oshou betsü ani.

Nono Naga Students Federation Lakhu Mpeu kikshe 2019 lo tokulu shilu keu ghenguno Noye ampe 2 likhi alakhu penani, eno adoye timi khemono cheve cheni. Tighenguno No-w no ado peithani thono ado pelo Opeithau ve pekevilo.

Noye Nagami kiphimi chipiu lo akumla kivi hami likhimu mula pe qhivetsülo eno tithiu no Nagami aqha ghenghughi akumto shi puthugho tsülo. Nono Nagami shi ayeh kümtsü ghenguno akümla kivi shitsü aye Nagami aqhano Ogihu nani. Ikemu Nono Olikhi Oghenuno kümsü auve aye Timi jeli kümtsüno Omithi nani kehu ti ithino mula itha wolo.

of death. However, Massaro’s death is reportedly being classified as “noncriminal.”

M a s s a r o wo n t h e “WWE Diva Search” in 2005 and went on to stay with the organization for three years.

She famously competed in two WrestleMania matches — including one for the Women’s Championship in 2007— and was a valet for tag team champs

With immense pride and joy, the Kivikhu Ghami Kuposhukulu Dimapur extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Ninoto Awomi, S/o Mr. Kiyeho Awomi and Mrs. Kahoshi Awomi of Kivikhu Village under Satakha Sub-Division, Zunheboto District on being elected to the prestigious post of President, Naga Student's Federation (NSF) We are humbled by your achievement and believe that your sincerity and commitment towards the welfare of the student community will take you to greater heights even in the days to come.

Further, we convey our heartiest congratulations and goodwill to all the successful students of Class-10 & Class-12 from our Village.

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Another grave was of an elderly man - his skeleton broke by an excavator - but buried with him was the head of his horse, its skull still dressed in an intricate harness richly decorated with silver and bronze.

Also in the burial mound was the skeleton of a young man with an artificially deformed egg-shaped skull. The shape is likely to have been ‘moulded’ either by multiple bandaging or ‘ringing’ of the head in infancy. Such bandages and or rings were worn for the first years of a child’s life to contort the skull into the desired shape.

Shaping and elongating the skull in this way was popular on various continents among ancient groupings like the Sarmatians, Alans, Huns and others.

Such deformed heads were seen a sign of a person’s special status and noble roots, and their privileged place in their societies, it is believed. The burials date to round 2,000 years ago, a period when the Sarmatian nomadic tribes held sway in what is now southern Russia.

‘These finds will help us understand what was happening here at the dawn of civilisation,’ said Astrakhan region governor Sergey Morozov.

Excavation is continuing at the site. (Will Stewart for mailonline)

instead. Anyway, no one would do anything for you,)” she said.

Priyanka Gandhi was campaigning for Lalitesh Pati Tripathi, the Mirzapur Congress candidate.

He is fielded against BJP-backed Apna Dal candidate Anupriya Patel.

Anupriya Patel won from Mirzapur in 2014 by 2.19 lakh votes against Bahujan Samaj Party’s Samudra Bind.

T h i s t i m e, t h e Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President Om Prakash Rajbhar has announced support to the Congress in Mirzapur. His workers carrying SBSP flags were seen at Priyanka Gandhi’s roadshow in Mirzapur in Friday.

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farmer digging a pit on his land unearthed 2,000-yearold treasure inside the ancient burial mound of the tomb of a nomadic ‘royal’, along with a ‘laughing’ man with an artificially deformed egg-shaped skull.

Stunning gold and silver jewellery, weaponry, valuables and artistic household items were found next to the chieftain’s skeleton in a grave close to the Caspian Sea in southern Russia.

Local farmer Rustam Mudayev’s spade made an unusual noise and it emerged he had struck an ancient bronze pot near his village of Nikolskoye in Astrakhan region. He took it to the Astrakhan History museum for analysis and an experts opinion on the find.

‘As soon as the snow melted we organised an expedition to the village,’ said museum’s scientific researcher Georgy Stukalov.

‘After inspecting the burial site we understood that it to be a royal mound, one of the sites where ancient nomads buried their nobility.’

The burial is believed to belong to a leader of a Sarmatian nomadic tribe that dominated this part of Russia until the 5th century AD, and other VIPs of the ancient world, including a ‘laughing’ young man with an artificially deformed eggshaped skull and excellent teeth that have survived two

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Nilakanta Sharma (12th) scored India’s first goal. (Hockey India)

Perth, May 17 (IANS): The Indian men’s hockey team lost 2-5 to world no.2 Australia in the fifth and final match here to end their campaign with a whimper.

Trent Mitton (11th and 24th minutes), Flynn Ogilvie (3rd), Blake Govers (28th) and Tim Brand (43rd) scored for the hosts while Nilakanta Sharma (12th) and Rupinderpal Singh (53rd) sounded the board for India.

India had a chance to take an early lead but

it was cleared by Eddie Ockenden.

Australia drew first blood in the third minute as Ogilvie managed to get the final touch.

Nilakanta Sharma spurned a glorious chance when he failed to trap a Mandeep Singh penalty corner in the eighth minute.

The hosts won their first penalty corner in the 10th minute, but the shot was blocked by India, and cleared away.

But their joy was shortlived as Australia’s Mitton took advantage of a defensive error to fire the ball past Pathak to make it 2-0.

The Indians got one back when Gursahibjit played a pass into the circle from the left flank, and Nilakanta got the last touch to put the ball into the back of the net, and pull a goal back in the 12th minute.

Mitton made it 3-1 when he turned and fired the ball past PR Sreejesh

Disparity in fines an effort to break unity: I-League club

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): The disparity in fining clubs by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for skipping the Super Cup is being seen as an attempt to break the unified I-League group.

The disciplinary committee of the AIFF, in a unanimous decision on May 16, fined five I-League clubs –- Gokulam Kerala FC, Minerva Punjab FC,

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NEROCA, Aizwal FC and Churchill Brothers –- Rs 10 lakh each for non-participation in the Super Cup. But Quess East Bengal was handed over a penalty of only Rs 5 lakh.

Eyebrows were raised by the decision of the disciplinary committee headed

by Ushanath Banerjee with Haresh Vora, Adithya Reddy, Prateek Chadda and Madhab M. Ghosh as its

members. “Why are they imposing different fines for different teams when the mistake committed by them is the same,� V.C. Praveen, President of Gokulam Kerala FC, told IANS. Quess East Bengal had told the disciplinary panel in its submission that the club could not participate in the tournament because of the refusal by its sponsor Quess to support the outing.

When asked if the AIFF is trying to dent the unified I-League teams, Praveen replied in the affirmative. “Yes, they are trying exactly that, otherwise nobody will charge different penalty for the same fault,� he said.

into the back of the net after 24 minutes.

In the 29th minute, Gurinder Singh was controversially fined for pushing inside the 16-yard line by the umpire, with the resulting penalty corner witnessing Blake Govers fire a shot past Sreejesh’s left side into the back of the net to make it 4-1 at the half-time.

India got a second goal after repeated forays, but it was all too little too late when in the 53rd minute Rupinderpal converted a penalty corner to make it 5-2.

Meanwhile, according to PTI, India needed to score heavily in the last quarter and they tried to create chances but the Australian defence made sure that they did not give them space in the circle.

It was only in the 53rd minute that India managed to score their second goal as Rupinderpal converted a penalty corner as he fired the ball past Durst’s left side to make it 5-2.

The Indian team tried to create a few more chances in the remaining minutes, but could not score.

Earlier, the visitors had the opening chance in the match, but it was cleared by Eddie Ockenden, while on the counter Australia forced Indian goalkeeper Krishan Pathak to make a brilliant save

Allegri to leave Juventus at end of season L O N D O N, M AY 1 7 (AGENCIES): Manager Massimiliano Allegri will leave Serie A champions Juventus at the end of the season.

The 51-year-old Italian has won the league title in each of his five seasons since taking charge in 2014.

Juventus, who signed Cristiano Ronaldo last summer for ÂŁ99.2m, reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Coppa Italia this season.

They have two league games remaining this season, starting with Atalanta at home on Sunday.

Last week Massimiliano Allegri said he was “amused� at rumours suggesting he would leave Juventus, Serie A champions for the past eight seasons. “I enjoy reading and hearing everything,� he said at the time. “Next week I will meet with the president.

We will be speaking in general terms, as we do every year. Before Ajax I told him I would stay.�

Massimiliano Allegri and club president Andrea Agnelli are set to speak at a news conference on Saturday.

Massimiliano Allegri’s final game will be at Sampdoria on May 26.

Curry inspires State Warriors fightback in NBA play-offs

Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Portland Trail Blazers’ Seth Curry (31) during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

L o nd o n, M ay 1 7 (Agencies): The Golden State Warriors came back to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111 and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference finals series.

Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Warriors overturned a 108-100 deficit with just over four minutes remaining at the Oracle Arena.

Curry also scored 36 points in the first game and continues to impress in Kevin Durant’s absence.

Game three of the seven-match series takes place

in Portland on Sunday.

Looking to overturn their first game defeat, the Blazers took a 17-point lead early in the second quarter.

The Warriors scored 39 points in the third quarter to haul themselves back into the contest - but Portland, led by Damian Lillard, refused to roll over and a Meyers Leonard three-pointer put the visitors eight points clear late in the fourth.

But Curry then seized control and his three nerveless free throws edged Golden State into a twopoint lead, before a three-

pointer for Portland from Curry’s younger brother, Seth, made it 111-110 for the visitors.

However, Kevon Looney’s alley-oop dunk shot put the Warriors back in front at 112-111 with 52 seconds remaining - and a Draymond Green lay-up with 12 seconds left effectively sealed the win. “We knew they were going to come out swinging,� said Curry. “They gave us a great punishing. “That third quarter was unbelievable and it was a true testament of everyone on the team.�

WC will always be the most important tournament :Kohli

New Delhi, May 17 (Agencies): Virat Kohli has achieved quite a few milestones – as a batsman and as a captain. And he’s inching towards many in the future as well. The latest for the skipper was India’s Test series triumph in Australia. With the 2-1 win earlier in the year, India won in Australia after 11 unsuccessful attempts.

With the World Cup approaching, Kohli considers both possible wins on the same level, Indian Express reported. “I would put the win in Australia at par with the World Cup,� Kohli told the Times of India. “Look, you cannot place a World Cup win below anything else.

It is a global tournament, and the significance and the charm of the tournament is something else. It is

India are one of the prime contenders to life the World Cup trophy in 2019.

always going to be the most important tournament in world cricket. But if you look at the challenges that Test cricket brings, if you look at the fact that we had never ever done something like this in Australia before,

then this becomes supremely significant too.�

Kohli will captain in the World Cup for the very first time and India are considered to be one of the strongest contenders for the title alongside hosts

England. Ranked No.2 in the world, coach Ravi Shastri considers his relationship with Kohli as one of the reasons behind that success. “The hallmark of any successful team, or a great team, is the relation-

ship between the captain, coach and the support system working around it,� he said. “It becomes extremely important, because when two individuals are on the same page – and luckily, Virat and me are pretty similar in the way we think, aggressive in the way we think – that’s the time when you got to take your chances. That’s precisely what we’ve tried to do over the last three-four years and the performances speak across all formats. It holds us in good stead for the World Cup too.�

Kohli as batsman has been head-and-shoulders above the rest in the world.

Ranked highest in Test and ODI cricket, Kohli’s transformation, as per Shastri, began four years ago when India last toured Australia.

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Akimichi shi amuqo eno luthu hipaqo shikimithi ani : 1. ThilixĂź Village Baptist Church (TVBC).

2. Thilixß Village Block – 5 Fellowship.

3. Thilixß Village Block – 5 Welfare Committee.

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8. SĂźmi Baptist Church, Dimapur.

9. Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, ES – WSBAK. 10. Rev. Vitoshe Swu, Sr. Pastor – SBC Dimapur.

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Stallions, Orca, TMB in OBT semifinals

Players of Team Ocra (black) and St. Joseph’s College in action on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

Ko h i m a , M ay 1 7 (NPN): Defending c h a m p i o n s S t a l l i o n s, Ta u r u s, Te a m M y s t i c Ballers (TMB) and Amplified entered the semifinals of the 11th Open Basketball Tournament (OBT) at the Khuochiezie, Kohima local gound on Friday.

In the semifinal on

Saturday, Stallions will face TMB while Amplified will take on Team Orca.

The annual weeklong tournament is organized by Suncity Kohima in association with the Nagaland Basketball Association.

Stallions continued their dominance by registering four straight wins on its way to last four by ham-

mering Jumpers 90-29.

Undefeated and consistent throughout the tournament Team Orca beat St. Joseph’s College 80-62.

Team Mystic Ballers managed to pull through with a victory over Taurus.

Taurus, who lost to TMB in the last year semifinals, again went down

fighting to the same opponent.

Taurus slow game in the third quarter helped TMB regained momentum. In a closely encountered match, TMB look solid in the first set as they took the lead with 21-17 points.

But the second quarter belonged to Taurus, and they took the lead in

the second quarter 39-34 points. The thrilling encounter of the third set saw both sides tied at 56-56.

But in the fourth quarter, TMB took the deserving lead and won 74-65 at the end of final whistle.

In the last quarterfinal match, Amplified pull off a remarkable comeback in the last set to win the match against Elite Basketball Team 66-62.

Elite team took the lead 16-7 over Amplified in the first set and continued the lead in second set with 32-24 points.

Elite team made it look easy as they continued to take the lead 50-39 in third set.

But Amplified made a remarkable comeback and with just six minutes remaining on the clock, both teams were tied at 52- 52 points.

With 49 seconds left in the last set, the match again was tied at 62-62 points, but Amplified got better with their crowd in favour as they scored four more points to win the match.

On Friday, Alongla Kaurinta, Deputy Commandant 10th IRB was the match patron.

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Spain recall Cazorla after 11 operations Lo nd o n, M ay 1 7 (Agencies): Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has been named in the Spain squad for the first time since 2015 after recovering from 11 operations.

Cazorla, 34, was sidelined for 668 days during a two-year period in which he had knee, foot and ankle surgery.

He also suffered from bacteria “eating” eight centimetres of his ankle tendon.

Spain begin their European 2020 qualifying campaign in the Faroe Islands on 7 June, before hosting Sweden on 10 June in Madrid.

Cazorla has scored 14 goals in 77 games for Spain, the most recent of which was a 2-0 friendly win against England in November 2015 in which he scored the second goal.

Having joined Villarreal from Arsenal on a free transfer in July 2018, he helped them avoid relegation from La Liga this season. He has scored four goals and had 10 assists and missed only three of their 37 league games.

ICC releases official song for cricket World Cup 2019

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 trophy. (Reuters)

L o nd o n, M ay 1 7 (PTI): The song is called ‘Stand By’ - a collaboration between new artist LORYN and one of the UK’s most successful and influential acts, Rudimental The ICC on Friday released the official song of the2019 Men’s World Cup - ‘Stand By’ with LORYN and Rudimental across all streaming platforms.

‘Stand By’ -- a collaboration between new artist LORYN and one of the UK’s most successful and influential acts, Rudimental - will be played in ground and city events across the tour nament when the showpiece event begins on May 30.

The ICC Men’s World Cup is one of the world’s

biggest global sporting events, attracting around one million sporting fans soaking up the action in the UK and a further billion fans watching world-wide across the 48-match event.

‘Stand By’ will provide a common voice for fans when they show their passion for their respective teams during the month and a half long tournament which culminates on July 14.

Meanwhile, according to IANS, the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup will see the winners of the 10-team tournament earn a purse of $4 million, the highest prize money to date, along with the trophy that they will lift at the Lords on July 16.

Dzükou Cup –U19 football league Nadal, Schwartzman enter Italian Open semifinals

SDO (C) Jakhama, Alemyapang Longchar, SASA officials and participants.

DIMAPUR: Two-day, 1st Dzükou Cup SASA-U19 Football League 2019 organized by Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) kicked off on May 17 at Jakhama ground.

The opening ceremony was graced by SDO (C) Jakhama, Alemyapang Longchar.

According to SASA president, Ruokuovikho

Chale, the special guest appreciated SASA for organizing the tournament for providing platform to the young talents. He encouraged the youngsters to grab the opportunities by taking example from Mizoram and Manipur.

SASA president in his key-note address spoke on the conviction of SASA to create more platforms for

young talents under the theme “Minimum Budget, Maximum Platforms”.

He also highlighted on the vision and objectives of SASA. Earlier, the programme chaired by Seyievinu Thao began with an invocation

by Koleto John. Astt Catechist, Mary Help Christian Catholic Church, Jakhama.

Rome, May 17 (Agencies): Defending champion and eighttime winner Rafael Nadal beat fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-4 6-0 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals.

Nadal, who has lost in the semi-finals of his past four tournaments, came from 2-0 down to win in one hour 38 minutes.

He next faces 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas, who went through following the withdrawal of Roger Federer.

Nadal, a 17-time Grand Slam winner, conceded only two games in his matches against Jeremy Chardy and Nikoloz Basilashvili on Thursday, but had to save a point to prevent a 3-0 deficit against fellow left-hander Verdasco.

He survived three break points at 4-4 in the first set but needed only 36 minutes to win the second.

Argentina’s world number 24 Diego Schwartzman also secured his place in the semi-finals with a 6-4 6-2 win over Japan’s Kei Nishikori in one hour 28 minutes.

The 24th-ranked one-time French Open quarterfinalist has not dropped a set so far on the red

clay of the Foro Italico and next faces either world No. 1 Novak Djokovic or compatriot Juan Martin del Potro for a place in Sunday’s final.

Schwartzman played better on both the first and second serve, facing only three break points and getting broken twice. He had 12 winners and 14 unforced errors while Kei counted to 15 winners and 28 mistakes, the most from his forehand that let him down.

Earlier, Serbian world number 1 Novak Djokovic, was nearly as dominant as Nadal on Thursday.

The four-time Italian Open champion started his day by defeating Canada’s Denis Shapovalov 6-1, 6-3 and then cruised past Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-0.

He will next take on bighitting Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, the world No. 9, who won both of his matches Thursday in straight sets.

Afterward, Djokovic noted that neither he nor Del Potro had spent an inordinate amount of time on court and should be in good shape for Friday.

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Injured Federer, Osaka withdraw World number three Roger Federer and women’s world number one Naomi Osaka have withdrawn from the Italian Open before their quarter-finals with injuries.

Federer, 37, a four-time finalist in Rome, was competing at the event for the first time since 2016, withdraw before a match against Stefanos Tsitsipas with a right leg injury.

While Naomi Osaka withdrawn before her match against

Kiki Bertens because of a hand injury.

The Swiss saved two match points to defeat Borna Coric 2-6 6-4 7-6 (9-7) on Thursday, having beaten Joao Sousa in straight sets earlier in the day. Osaka, 21, recorded consecutive 6-3 6-3 wins over Dominika Cibulkova and Mihaela Buzarnescu on Thursday after rain had prevented play on Wednesday. Dutch world number four Bertens advances to the semifinals in Rome.

5 fielders who will dictate fate of WC matches New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): While big totals may be the first thing that comes to mind when one

says the phrase ‘modern cricket’ another mutation the game has gone through in the past decade has been

an elevation in fielding standards. The advent of sports science and parameters like the yo-yo test has made

players leaner and fitter.

Naturally there are more fielders capable of chasing down a ball racing away to

the boundary and managing Judging by the way a direct hit from the ropes bowlers have been hit to than arguably at any point all corners of the park in in the history of the game. recent ODI matches played

in England, teams will need considerable help from the fielders come the World Cup that starts on May 30.

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Ravindra Jadeja (India) If only your wrist spins were like Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav, must be what Indian captain Virat Kohli thinks every time Jadeja does something extraordinary on the field. Jadeja may have lost his guaranteed place in India’s limited overs line up to the spinners but there is really no match for him on the field. And that’s exactly what must have come in his favour when the selector’s picked him in India’s World Cup squad. Pulling off extraordinary diving catches, putting pressure on the batsmen by not allowing anything to go past him, effecting seemingly impossible run outs with gun-throws, ‘Sir Jadeja’ will be a player to keep an eye on.

Ben Stokes (England) In the years since England’s disastrous 2015 World Cup campaign, Ben Stokes has emerged as their best player.

Although his form with the bat has been on the wane, he is one of those rare pacers who are just as competent in the field. A cursory Youtube search would tell you that Stokes is capable of pulling off the odd stunner and is viciously accurate with his throws. That England have an explosive batting line-up is now general knowledge. Add to it the fact that Stokes is only one of the many good fielders they have and it becomes hard to argue against the hosts being the outright favourites to win the tournament.

If he picks up where he left off at the IPL, this could very well turn out to be the summer of ‘Dre Russ’.

His big hits overshadow almost anything else that happens in a match and so one could be forgiven for not noticing that Russell is a very useful medium pacer and a gun fielder.

He has pulled off some extraordinary efforts while playing for West Indies in big tournaments, the most recent being when he effected the run out of Hashim Amla in the 2016 World T20 with a nearly blind throw from covers that landed perfectly in the wicketkeeper’s gloves.

Faf du Plessis (South Africa)

Jonty Rhodes and AB de Villiers are names that spring to mind when one thinks of great South African fielders. Faf du Plessis has flown under the radar, but any Chennai Super Kings fan would tell

IANS takes a look at the top five fielders who could turn out to be the difference for their sides.

you that when the ball is running to where he is standing, it is advisable not to take a risky single.

Dhoni has deployed the Proteas skipper on the ropes on many occasions in the recently concluded Indian Premier League but in the World Cup, he will be expected to be standing closer in so as to marshall his troops better. Batsmen will be weary of him diving and flying about.

David Warner (Australia) ‘The Reverend’ showed in the Indian Premier League that he remains fitter than ever and it was confirmed by Australian coach Justin Langer. Australia has a proud tradition of great fielders and Warner is arguably the best of the current lot, despite the presence of the likes of captain Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell. It only shows how dangerous the defending champions will be when opposition tries to sneak in that extra run.

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