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Vol XXVIII No. 162
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00
Transformation: A Better Dimapur
RR keep IPL play-off hopes alive
Rising oil prices may add to import bill by $50 bn: Garg
Sunday Post Supplement
sports, Page 12
business, Page 8
BSY quits as Karna CM before trust vote
HD Kumaraswamy to be sworn is as CM on MAY 23
(L) BS Yeddyurappa submits his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala. (R) HD Kumaraswamy and party MLAs show victory sign at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Saturday. (PTI)
BENGALURU, MAY 19 (AGENCIES): In an anticlimax to the hectic political developments since the split verdict in May 12 Karanataka Assembly polls, the BJP lost power in Karnataka as chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa resigned on Saturday before the trust vote, as he did not have the numbers to prove his majority. After Yeddyurappa, in an emphatic speech, conceded defeat ahead of the floor test, all decks have been cleared for HD Kumaraswamy, who will take oath as the new chief minister on Wednesday.
ANCSU threatens state-wide stir on polling day
A little ahead of the appointed time of trust vote at 4 p.m, Yeddyurappa made an emotional speech, saying the BJP didn’t get the numbers needed to prove majority in the House. “It was my dream to be the Chief Minister of the state at a time Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister. If only people would have given us 113 seats instead of 104, we would have made this state a paradise. But I will fight for the state till my last breath,” Yeddyurappa said. With the fall of BJP’s three-day-old government in Karnataka, H D Ku-
maraswamy heading the Congress-JDS coalition is set to become the chief minister for a second time on May 23. Gover nor Vajubhai Vala today invited Kumaraswamy, who is the leader of Congress-JD(S) joint legislature party, to form the government. Speaking to reporters after meeting Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala, HD Kumaraswamy said the Governor has directed him to prove the majority on the floor of the House in 15 days but he would do it much before.
Kiren Rijiju pinning medals on outstanding recruits.
D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Union minister of state for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju Saturday said that the North Eastern region is a strategic area and its security is of paramount importance. For this, he said the role of Assam Rifles plays a significant role by providing security to the region. Addressing the attestation parade of the new recruits at Assam Rifles Training Centre & School Sukhovi, Rijiju highlighted the antecedents of the Assam Rifles as the oldest
paramilitary force of the country and the diversified role it plays in the present day environment, ranging from security to providing welfare and developmental assistance to the civilians. He also complimented Assam Rifles for their professional commitment, which he said, has been illustrated by the laurels and the gallantry awards won by the force. According to a press note by PRO Assam Rifles PRO, altogether 233 recruits, including 22 mahila
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D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Vice President of India, M. Venkiah Naidu is scheduled to grace the 2nd convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology, Nagaland on May 23, 2018. NIT officials informed that the Vice President will arrive on May 23 to attend the programme and leave the same day.
Defence minister to arrive today
The newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony, at St. George’s Chapel, Saturday. (AP/PTI)
D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 (NPN): Union Defence minister, Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to visit Nagaland to assess the security situation along the Indo-Myanmar border areas, PRO (Defence) Col C Konwer informed in a press note. Ahead of the minister’s visit, GOC Eastern Command, Lt. Gen. Abhay Krishna arrived Dimapur on Saturday to take stock of the security situation in the North East. On arrival, Lt. Gen. Krishna was briefed by GOC 3 Corps, Lt. Gen. Gopal R. on the progress of operations being undertaken by the Corps.
been announced earlier that the 92-year-old monarch had bestowed the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the newly-weds in keeping with royal tradition. The royal couple exchanged their vows and rings in the presence of 600 guests, which included the likes of Meghan’s close friend Indian actress Priyanka Chopra and other celebrities like George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham and Sir Elton John. Thousands cheered the newlyweds as they rode through Windsor in a carriage procession fol- D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 lowing the wedding. (NPN): All Nagaland (Related news on p-10) Ad-hoc Teacher’s Group (ANATG) 2015 batch, which undertook “pendown strike” from May 16-18, 2018 as part of its pany that leased the plane, Global Air, also phase wise agitation, has cautioned that it would known as Aerolineas Damojh. launch phase-II agitation by Two victims were Argentine, the coungoing on a three-day mass try’s foreign ministry said. Most of the othcasual leave from June 4, ers were Cuban, according to state media. 2018 if the state governFire-fighters raced to the scene along with ment failed to regularise a fleet of ambulances to put out the blaze, their service. In a press reas emergency personnel combed through lease, ANATG, 2015 batch the wreckage. president, Rüguotsolie, and Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel, assistant general secretary, who visited the scene, said an investigation Tosoyol Sothü, said the has been opened into the disaster, and that phase-I strike was successful its findings would be made public as soon due to the support and coopas possible. He said an investigation into the eration from all its members cause of the accident was underway. Cuba in particular and different declared two days of national mourning. organizations and all right Raul Castro sent condolences to thinking citizens in general. families of the victims of the “catastrophic Further, the group appealed accident,” a statement read, as Russian to all its members to remain President Vladimir Putin and a string of mentally prepared for the Latin American leaders also expressed next phase of agitation. sympathy. Airport sources said the plane took off at 12:08 pm (1608 GMT) heading for D I M A P U R , M AY 1 9 the eastern city of Holguin, 670 kilometers (NPN): Chairman of Com(415 miles) away. mittee on Estimates (2018The Mexican communications and 2019) has postponed the first transportation ministry said the plane was meeting of the committee built in 1979. Global Air had the necessary scheduled to be held on May permits to lease it, and had passed inspec- 22 in view of the Lok Sabha tions in November last year, it said. by-election.
W I N D S O R , M AY 1 9 (AGENCIES): Prince Harry, sixth in line to the British throne, has married U.S. actress Meghan Markle. The couple exchanged vows in a spectacular ceremony on Saturday beamed around the world to millions of viewers enthralled by the pomp and grandeur of the much-anticipated royal occasion. The couple were pronounced husband and wife by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, cheered on by crowds watching on large screens outside and watched over by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip among the other members of the royal family. It had
ANATG to launch phase-II agitation
recruits were inducted into the force. The minister lauded DGAR, Lt. Gen. Sukhdeep Sangwan for leading the force to its present stature and also complimented commandant ATRC&S Brig. Gurjap Singh and staff for imparting value based training to recruits for their future as trained soldiers. On the occasion, Rijiju presented awards to the passing out recruits for their outstanding performance during training. After witnessing the training activities of the mahila recruits, Rijiju maintained that the robust training imparted to mahila recruits would not only make them capable and worthy warriors but also empower them in different facets of professional and personal life. Later, the minister also addressed troops of the centre at during a ‘Special Sainik Sammelan’.
The ill-fated Cuban airlines.
HAVANA, MAY 19 (AGENCIES): A Cuban state airways plane with 110 passengers and crew on board crashed shortly after taking off from Havana, killing all but three people on board in a mass of twisted and smoldering fuselage. Cuban state media reported that three women had been pulled alive from the mangled wreckage and were in critical condition in hospital. They were the only known survivors from the nearly 40-year-old Boeing 737, operated by Cubana de Aviacion. It crashed into a field close to a wooded area near Jose Marti airport, sending a thick column of acrid smoke into the air. The 110 people aboard included six Mexican crew, said the Mexico-based com-
NLA: meet postponed
Lok Sabha by-election campaign trail NPF living in the past: NDPP spokesperson Will fulfil PM’s promise to Eastern Nagas: CM T.R. Zeliang takes on Rio at NPF’s poll rally
DIMAPUR, MAY 19 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday assured that he would implement the special packages for Eastern Nagaland as committed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the election rally at Tuensang on February 22, 2018. Keeping this in mind, Rio appealed to the people (Cont’d on p-8) to vote for People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) candidate so that he could represent them at the Centre. He also assured that the PDA government would uplift the Eastern Naga area, a press note from the CMO media cell stated. Addressing the People’s Democratic Alliance campaign rally at Council Hall, Mon town, Rio said that the sentiments of Nagas had been hurt because of the NPF leadership’s greed and selfishness, which was the main cause of the instability and unreliability of their governments. He said the regional party was formed under the Democratic Party in 1963 with ‘Cock’ as the party symbol, and not under Dr. Shürhozelie who entered politics in 1969 during the time of UDF. Rio also reminded the gathering that Dr. Shürhozelie had earlier contested the 1999 Lok Sabha election much against the wishes of his then colleagues as an independent candidate, by ditching the erstwhile NPC after get“Why is the Church silent ting it derecognized under his presidentship. on ‘Clean Election’ in the The chief minister urged upon the people not to be Lok Sabha by-election? misled by NPF’s propaganda but to know the truth about Loss of faith?” the genesis and history of the party. (Cont’d on p-8)
This is it!
Naidu to grace NIT convocation
Security of NE region is vital: Rijiju Over 100 killed in Cuba airliner crash
Correspondent
KOHIMA, MAY 19 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students Union (ANCSU) has threatened to launch a statewide agitation on the day of the Lok Sabha by-election (May 28), if the government failed to address the demands raised by the union. Informing media persons of this here at its office chambers, ANCSU president Katho P Awomi also said that the members have decided to abstain from taking part in the by-election. It may be noted that ANCSU has been demanding-- eviction of all illegal encroachers from the land belonging to Kohima Science College in Jotsoma, to set up separate nodal cell or department for implementing all the scholarship schemes (central and state sponsored scheme), detachment of all teachers attached with VIPs, DEOs, SDEOs and directorate and to re-depute teachers to schools. Awomi said the government has miserably failed to address these issues and turned a deaf ear to the hue and cry of the student community. In this regard, Awomi said the union, along with its 42 affiliated units, has been compelled to take its own course of action.
Kumaraswamy had said the swearing-in ceremony would take place tentatively between 12 and 1.50 pm at Kanteerava stadium on May 21. But later tonight, he said the swearing in ceremony would take place on May 23, but did not cite any reasons. A JDS leader said the swearing-in date has been shifted to May 23 as May 21 happens to be the date on which former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was killed in a suicide bombing at Sriperumbudur near Chennai in 1991. After a meeting with
Congress leaders, Kumaraswamy said they also discussed about moving the confidence of motion on May 24. He said he would meet Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on May 21 to extend his gratitude to them. The Congress has also extended an invitation to other opposition parties to attend the swearing-in ceremony. In Delhi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi launched a stinging attack on Modi stating that “PM is corruption” and there was no institution “worthy of respect of the Prime Minister, Amit Shah and the RSS”. Yeddy, Sreeramulu quit Lok Sabha: Karnataka’s BJP legislature party leader B.S. Yeddyurappa along with co-legislator B. Sreeramulu resigned as Lok Sabha members on Saturday after taking oath as the MLAs of the newly-constituted state Legislative Assembly, a party official said. “Yeddyurappa and Sreeramulu have submitted their resignations as Lok Sabha members to Speaker Sumitra Mahajan,” BJP state unit spokesman S. Shantharam told IANS here.
Prince Harry marries U.S. actress Meghan Markle
MOKOKCHUNG: Leader of opposition, TR Zeliang has lambasted chief minister Neiphiu Rio for relinquishing the State’s lone Lok Sahba seat at a critical juncture when solution to the vexed Naga problem was at a crucial stage. Stating that the Parliament has been left with no Naga voice in the ongoing peace process for the past few months, Zeliang also accused Rio of thrusting a “costly and unprecedented” Lok Sabha by-poll on the State that will entail a huge “undue expenditure” of the State exchequer. Addressing Longkhum village council members at Longkhum community hall as part of NPF’s campaign for the by-election on Friday, Zeliang described the village as the most “patriotic and regionalist” village in the district. He hoped the village would support NPF candidature C Apok Jamir for being a part of the soil. Taking a dig at the present chief minister, Zeliang claimed that most of the funds promised by Rio were the products of the NPF-led government. He further accused the Rio of massive diversion of funds at his own whims and fancies. He also accused the PDA government of double-speak vis-à-vis curtailing VIP culture – while it speaks of doing away with the VIP culture on one hand, on the other it had appointed a good number of people in the ranks of cabinet and state ministers. Zeliang reminded the people that NPF was formed for seeking a solution to the Naga problem and that the party will always stand for it. (Cont’d on p-8)
Correspondent
KOHIMA, MAY 19 (NPN): Rebutting opposition NPF’s claim that the PDA government was unstable, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Saturday said NPF was living in the past when there was full of instability, crisis and uncertainty under NPF regime. Addressing his maiden press conference after being assigned as NDPP spokesperson at party regional office here Saturday evening, Merentoshi R Jamir maintained that PDA government was functioning smoothly under an environment of stability and mutual trust. He said the previous government under the NPF, despite having support of 60 members in the NLA, was never at peace as it was always worried about its stability. However, Merentoshi said the incumbent PDA
government was absolutely stable and focused on good governance. On TR Zeliang’s accusation that Rio was responsible for the Lok Sabha bypoll, Merentoshi said that total failure of the NPF-led DAN government necessitated Rio to return to state and as desired by people, adding that Rio was not to be blamed. Accusing NPF of playing “double standard politics”, Merentoshi said NPF had suddenly become very critical of BJP without recalling that the party was in alliance with the BJP for the last 15 years. He pointed out that on June 28, 2017 during the NPF party meeting, the NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie “proudly” mentioned NPF’s association with the BJP as early as 1977, which was again renewed in 2003. However, the party on July 19, 2017, NPF severed ties with the BJP.
Thereafter, Merentoshi said NPF made desperate attempts to restore the alliance with the BJP but failed. After repeated failures, he said Zeliang once again met national BJP president Amit Shah on January 25, 2018 to continue the alliance. However, even that was a failure, Merentoshi said. Defending its alliance partner, Merentoshi said BJP realizing that NDPP reflected the aspirations of the masses announced its decision to have a pre-poll alliance before the 2018 general election. It was then that the NPF president and his colleagues became critical of the BJP and started playing the communal card. Slamming the NPF leaders for asking the voters to vote the Lok Sabha by-poll candidates based on religion (Hindu and Christian), Merentoshi said the Lok Sabha by-poll was not religious politics. (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C
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EI, NSDA conducts workshop on Energy Conservation
Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, MAY 19 (NPN): Electrical Inspectorate, Nagaland State Designated Agency (EI, NSDA) on Energy Conser vation conducted a workshop on ‘Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Labelling’ and ‘Energy Conservation’ for stakeholders at Hotel Europa Inn, here on Saturday. Guest speaker additional secretary (Power), Sedevikho Khro (NCS), in his address, cited the importance of conserving energy and finding the means to use it efficiently. Drawing comparisons, he said the basic need of human beings had changed from food, cloth and shelter to now people being extremely dependent on electricity and transportation. Khro said, in olden times man lived in perfect balance with nature but that had changed now. “Our basic needs have increased to the point that it is hard to imagine life without power and transportation”, he added. Khro said the workshop was an eye opener even for him since and if all the information shared at the workshop could also be shared with the general population, the efficiency and conservation in the energy sector would rise drastically. “I often buy electrical gadgets and equipments for personal use but none of those businessmen dealing in electrical businesses informed me about the importance of conserving
Sedevikho Khro (2nd from R), Er I.V. Chishi (R) with other officials during the workshop. (NP)
energy or the means to enhance the efficiency in power consumption except making their own profit,” he remarked. Citing instances of buildings being bur nt and properties damaged because of short circuits caused by electrical equipments, Khro said, “We are doing business at the cost of our people and this should be stopped immediately.” Urging the people gathered at the workshop, which comprised mostly of electrical and electronic appliances dealers, to have humane consciences, Khro exhorted them not to dupe ignorant people just for the sake of a few rupees but guide them properly into getting proper, efficient and energy conserving equipments. Earlier giving a power point presentation on ‘Standard & Labelling Programme’, two representatives from M/s Novotech Environmental Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata, highlighted the various Acts, rules and regulations laid
down by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Labelling. The duo gave a thorough presentation and disseminated information on the Energy Conservation Act of 2001, No 52 of 2001 and Amended in 2010. The primary objective of the workshop was to increase awareness about BEE star labelled products amongst manufacturers, dealers and distributors who deal with consumers on a daily basis in the form of selling home appliances. The workshop also focused on the need to educate stakeholders about BEE star rating label and the information they had to communicate to their customers. Some of the key functions of BEE includes: Minimum energy performance standards and labelling design, specific Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC), activities focusing in designated consumers, develop specific energy consumption norms, certify energy managers and
energy auditors/accredited energy auditors, define the manner and periodicity of mandatory energy audits and reporting formats on energy consumption. The list of Mandatory Scheme of BEE Star labelled appliances are: Frost Free/Direct Cool Refrigerator, Tubular Fluorescent Lamps, Air Conditioners Room/RAC/VC, Transformer (upto 200 KVA), Colour Television, Electric Geyser and LED Bulbs. T h e ‘ Vo l u n t a r y Scheme’ included: Induction Motors, Agricultural Pump Sets, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stoves, Ceiling Fans, Office Eqipments, Ballast (Electronic/Magnetic), Computer (Notebook/Laptop), Washing Machine, Diesel Generator, Solid State Inverter and Diesel Engine Driven Monoset Pumps. Earlier giving the welcome address and keynote speech, chief electrical inspector, Er. I. V Chishi gave detailed information on energy conservation and efforts to reduce the consumption of energy by using less energy service. This, he said, could be achieved either by using energy more efficiently through the use of less energy for a constant service or by reducing the amount of services used by cutting down the usage of an appliance. The workshop was chaired by assistant electrical inspector, Er. Kevingukho Suokhrie while electrical inspector, Er. TK Halder proposed the vote of thanks.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018
Governor to award toppers on June 8
DIMAPUR: A function for presentation of the Governor’s Award to toppers, including subject toppers in MILs and skill education subjects, and felicitation of rank holders of the HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2018 by the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, will be held on June 8 at 11 a.m in the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Kohima. According to an official bulletin, the top twenty ranked students of HSLC examination 2018, top ten ranked students of the three streams of HSSLC examination 2018, the subject toppers in MILs and skill education subjects of both HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2018 and the respective heads of institutions from where they passed, along with one parent of the student have been invited to attend the function. Further, all the rank holders have been informed to attend the function in their respective school uniforms. All invitees have also been asked to reach the venue by 10:30 a.m and be seated by 10:45 a.m.
news in Brief VBS-CEM training programme cancelled: VBS Christian Education Ministries has informed all Churches and Christian institutions that the 19 years Leadership/Teachers Training Programme for this year, scheduled to be held at Mt. Miracles on June 7-10 has been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances. Japukong Senso Senden general assembly: Japukong Senso Senden (JSS) has convened its 78th General Assembly on May 26, 11 a.m at Zulutemba Memorial Hall, Longchem. All members and units have been asked to attend the assembly with “positive agendas”. JSS general secretary, Temjenwati has expressed regret on the organization’s inability to reach every member. Lakhuti-i Ekhung meeting: Lakhuti-i Ekhung general meeting has been convened on May 26, 9:30 a.m. All members have been requested to attend the meeting. NPF Dimapur A/C meeting: NPF 2-DMR-II A/C has convened an emergency meeting on May 21, 10 a.m at NPF division office, Landmark Colony, Dimapur with MLA Moatoshi Longkumer, to discuss matters pertaining to the LS by-election. All office bearers, ward and unit (presidents and general secretaries) have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Enquires may be directed at 8787520155/7005655805.
ASU launches sanitation initiative in Kohima
DIMAPUR: With the objective of creating awareness on preserving and protecting the environment, the Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has initiated a pilot project under the banner ‘Angami Students’ Union Sanitation Ambassador’. In a press release, ASU president, Visako Rino, said the initiative was being undertaken in its effort to promote social hygiene of the society especially Kohima City. The union has selected students of class 6 and 7 from various schools to be ambassadors of sanitation, who would put on badges “ASU Sanitation Ambassador” and propagate the notion of sanitation whether they were in school or anywhere. ASU also stated that the ambassadors would set examples by cleaning the surrounding wherever they go and request people against littering. According to the union,
ASU officials with students during the sanitation drive.
it had previously collaborated with the Kohima Municipal Council and initiated the “Dog Pound to free Kohima of the Dog menace.” The Union also introduced and launched ‘Car Bin’ project with the ANTA Kohima whereby some car bins were donated to the taxis. In this regard, the union has appealed to all the vehicle owners to maintain ‘Car Bins’ in their vehicles. “We aim at promoting a sense of belongingness, that every individual is responsible for keeping a clean environment,” ASU
said and further appealed to every citizen to join hand and work towards a cleaner and better society. Rem inding of the many benefits of sanitation, the ASU, however, said that one of the most important was its contribution towards healthy living of a society. “The social hygiene of our society has hit rock bottom, we spit on the road, walls of building are seen splattered with betel leaf stains, urinating everywhere. Our trashes overflows onto the streets as people leave their garbage on the roads,” the
union said. Expressing disheartenment that educated people also indulge in such behavior, the ASU said the need for cleanliness has to be inculcated in the minds of each and every individual. Meanwhile, the ASU has acknowledged and thanked all those who have helped the union financially and physically in launching this pilot project. It particularly expressed gratitude to the urban development department, forest department, K.D Vizo and Husie Lhousa.
Sovereignty not possible right now: Jamir DC Longleng informs Cleanliness drive conducted in Mkg polling personnel
DIMAPUR: Former Governor of Odisha, and five times chief minister of Nagaland, Dr. S.C. Jamir said that sovereignty, at this juncture, was not possible for the Nagas and stated, “Asking and Getting sovereignty is different”. He illustrated the point by citing the example of parents not giving in to their children’s every demand. A press release from NUSU president, K.Chumseli Anar said that Dr. Jamir said this in response to a question about Naga sovereignty asked by a student of Nagaland University, Lumami Hq, during an interactive session on May 17.
The release said the interaction was based around the topic: “Naga Political Issues and his personal achievements”. Jamir, however, said that he could not speak for where the tide would turn after 20-30 years. Also, in response to a question about what the one thing was that he was unable to achieve during his service, he said it was Naga sovereignty. When asked if he would participate in the ongoing Naga political talks between the government of India and NPGs since he was one of the signatories of 16th point agreement, Jamir said that he would only play
a secondary and advisory role on the issue. On the issue of racial discrimination of people from the North East in the mainland, Jamir, while not denying that people from the region were discriminated, said it also depended on how we live with the people there and also how we react to situations. To illustrate his point, he quoted the popular saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” At the conclusion of the interaction hour, K.. Chumseli Anar thanked Dr. S.C.Jamir for sparing his valuable time for the students.
VCC & VCYO Dmu organizes Career Guidance seminar
Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, MAY 19, (NPN): Veterinary Colony Council (VCC) and Veterinary Colony Youth Organisation (VCYO) Burma camp, Dimapur organised a one day seminar on “Career Guidance”, Saturday, here at veterinary council hall, Burma camp with Rozelle Mero, managing director of The People Channel (TPC) and team as the facilitators. TPC is a human resource development agency established in the year 2005. Speaking at the daylong seminar, Rozelle Mero, catered to the motivational needs of the youth and participants with encouragements for building successful careers. She said that today the head-hunting practice of old had morphed into a new thing called hunting for status-- which includes position in society and basic needs such as food, shelter, health and education. She called upon the youth to understand the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ and also the difference between a ‘job’ and a ‘career’, statK
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Rozelle Mero speaking at the programme. (NP)
ing that most Nagas made the mistake of considering jobs and careers the same thing. Mero explained that a job is something that people do temporarily to take care of their needs; while a career was something they could do for the next 40 to 50 years of their lives. “Both a job and a career start with the smallest thing that one can do by participating”, she added. She encouraged the gathering to pick up every single opportunity for jobs that come their way, to procure experiences which could be a stepping stones towards greater heights. Sharing her past experiences, Mero challenged the gathering and youth
to consider what it was they wanted to learn and then pick up the subject. She asserted that experience and exposure were the only things that could change their lives. She also urged them to learn how to volunteer for good things so that they could learn new and good things. She said that in today’s world, opportunities were plenty and urged the youth to be contributors and participators of society. Mero encouraged them to not wait for someone to tell them what to do but embark on their careers with reasoned confidence. TPC hospitality trainer, Kekro Mero, and aviation trainer and client manager, Aienla jamir, shared their experiences of working in TPC and the impact it had on their careers. Centre head, Jacob Krocha, also suggested steps to promote one’s career. The programme was moderated by Thungbeni Patton; invocation was said by Kedousituo; welcome address was delivered by GB, Hokuto Zhimomi; while vote of thanks was proposed by Vitoka.
DIMAPUR: DC & ARO Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam has informed all government servants that the 2nd phase training for polling personnel will be held from 21st to May 21 to 23, 11 a.m on all the days. A report from DIPR listed the training schedule as follows: i) presiding officers & 1st polling officers at EBRC Hall, May 21; ii) 2nd & 3rd polling officers at EBRC hall, on May 22; iii) VVPAT personnel/4th polling officers at DC’s conference hall, on May 23; iv) Exclusive training
Assam Rifles nab NSCN (K) members DIMAPUR: Dimapur Battalion of Assam Rifles on May 17 conducted an operation in the general area of Metro Hospital, Dimapur and nabbed two NSCN (K) members. A press release by 32 Assam Rifles stated that during the operation Assam Rifles troops apprehended NSCN (K) members while carrying out “extortion activities”. The apprehended persons have been identified as N. Vitoshe Zhimomi (45) alias Jordan, son of Nikhazhe Zhimomi of Shoixe village, Satakha, Zunheboto and Kiyezhe Chophy (35), son of Lukhezhe pf Sematilla village, Dimapur. Assam Rifles stated that “15 extortion letters of NSCN (K)”, fifty point twenty two mm live ammunition, thirty eight twelve bore live ammunition, three mobile phones, cash amount of Rs. 4000 and one Bolero (NL 07 H 6341)” was seized from their possession. The apprehended persons along with the seized items were handed over to West Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.
for all women polling officers at EBRC Hall on May 23. The DC & ARO Longleng has directed all the polling personnel to attend the training programmes without fail. It further directed all HODs to submit their attached official vehicle to the DC & ARO Longleng latest by May 21 without fail. Failing to comply with the above directions will invite disciplinary actions as per Representation of Peoples Act 1950.
Participants of the campaign after completing the cleanliness drive.
Dimapur: The ‘Clean Mokokchung Campaign’, an initiative of Mokokchung Police in collaboration with MTBA Youth Department and Lydia Ministry
organized a Cleanliness drive on May 19 morning at Mokokchung from Sewak gate to Imkongmeren Sports Complex (ground). The drive was
also joined by members of MCCI and supported by Swaach Bharat Mission Mokokchung. This is the 4th drive under the campaign this year.
Lotha Eloe Ekhung Dimapur holds induction programme of new office bearers Staff reporter DIMAPUR, MAY 19 ( N P N ) : “ Wo m e n a r e equally responsible and that they have a big role in keeping peace and in nation building.” Abeni Ovung said this while addressing members of Lotha Eloe Ekhung Dimapur-LEED (Lotha Women Union Dimapur), at the induction prog ramme of the newly elected office bearers of LEED, as speaker, held at Lotha Hoho Ki here on Friday. She urged women folk to take up their assigned responsibilities with strong determination. She also told the gathering that in every organization, unity was needed in order to move forward and it was everyone’s responsibility to extend their support and cooperation so that the union could become stronger. Further, acknowledging that everyone makes mistake including leaders, she appealed to women folk to correct the mistakes of their leaders instead of criticizing them. “Sometimes there
Meribeni Lotha says a dedicatory prayer for the newly inducted office bearers. (NP)
may be shortcomings in our leaders, that is when it is our duty to correct them in the right way”, she added. She also reminded the women folk that leaders needed their prayer and support and that it was their duty to pray for the leaders. The new team was dedicated by Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur (LBCD)
women leader, Meribeni Lotha. The team is headed by Zujano Patton as president, Lireni Shitiri as vice president, Renbeni Kithan as general secretary, Suzie Ngullie as joint secretary, Orensali Patton as cultural secretary, Zubeni Kikon as finance secretary and Nlumsali Ezung as treasurer. E a r l i e r, g r e e t i n g s were delivered by presi-
dents of Purana Bazaar Eloe Ekhung, Borlengiri Eloe Ekhung and Senjum Eloe Ekhung. The programme was chaired by outgoing LEED president, Sungsabeni Jamio, and began with an invocation by Martha Patton. A folk song was presented by Lotsu Eloe Okho. It ended with a benediction said by Kaholi Yanthan. K
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Tuensang A shower and t-storm around 18 13 Wokha
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Zunheboto A shower and t-storm around 22 15
NCRC PR Hill Kma prayer meet
Dimapur: Nagaland Christian Revival Church (NCRC) PR Hill Kohima, prayer centre for Nagaland has convened its monthly prayer meeting on May 25-27 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The program committee NCRC PR Hill Kohima has invited everyone to come and share in the blessings of God.
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KOHIMA, MAY 19 (NPN): Justice Ajit Singh, Chief Justice, Gauhati High Court and patron-in-chief of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) said witch hunting, consumption of liquor, child marriage and trafficking, consumption of narcotic drugs etc. were some challenges which could be targeted through legal camps. He appealed to the NSLSA to continue conducting such programmes to eliminate these social menaces and curses from the region and add to its serene beauty. Justice Singh said this in his inaugural address during a Mega Legal Services Camp held at Peren Town Local Ground organized under the auspices Nagaland State legal Services Authority and Peren District Legal Services Authority in collaboration with government departments, stakeholders and NGOs on Saturday. Justice Singh lauded the effort of NSLSA in organizing the camp and said that this positive approach and willingness to help and serve the people of Nagaland had made the camp a reality. He said that it was the duty of a welfare state to protect and preserve the rights of its people. Each and every organ of the legislature, judiciary and executives play
pivotal roles in reaching the poor and the downtrodden towards which the camp was a step forward, Singh said. He stated that NSLSA had been continuously working for the betterment and upliftment of the people of Nagaland in tandem with the schemes of the National Legal Service Authority and it had meticulously planned and executed various camps throughout the state. Highlighting some features of the camp, Singh said it will showcase various schemes of the government and other organizations which benefits the people. He appealed to the participants to properly understand the schemes and also spread their details among other villagers who could not come. Gauhati High Court Judge & executive chairman NSLSA, Justice L.S. Jamir, in his keynote address said the camp had set up 30 stalls manned by various government departments of state, NGOs, public sector organizations and the Assam Rifles. He said the camp will provide free services for the people and would be doing the same thing in all the districts of the state. Member secretary N S L S A , M e z i vo l u T. Therieh NJS, who chaired the programme, said that this Mega Legal Services Camp was part of a pan-India campaign and legal services
authority was focusing on a paradigm shift from awareness to empowerment. She added that the government of Nagaland had responded positively to cooperate and coordinate in conducting services camps in all the districts at various intervals. She said this legal services camp would not only educate people about their entitlements and procedural aspects but also connect them to the welfare schemes meant for them. Deputy Commissioner Peren and ex-officio member Peren district legal services authority proposed the vote of thanks. Justice Ajit Singh also released the NSLSA’s theme song “Sob Ke Insaf Dibo” (music video by Dreamz unlimited, lyricist Along Longchar, composed by Sunep Lemtur). Altogether 1,191 beneficiaries registered for the camp. The 30 different stalls opened for the public includes North East Rural Livelihood Project (DONER GOI), Social Welfare deptt., District Child Protection Unit, Food & Supplies deptt., Fisheries Deptt., Cooperation deptt., Rural Development, Irrigation & Flood Control, Soil & Water Conservation, Forest deptt., Horticulture deptt., Veterinary & Animal Husbandry deptt., deptt. of Land Resources, deptt. of Agriculture, ATMA, and 36 Assam Rifles Karam Veer. The programme was also attended by Justice S. Serto, Judge Gauhati HC, registrar general, Robin Phukan, principal secretary to the CJ, Raktim Duarah, judicial officers from various districts, district civil and police administrative officers, CO of 36 AR, various district dept officials, civil societies, public and others.
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New Delhi, May 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure that the Ministry of Defence has “not even bothered” to respond to the letters addressed to it by the CBI’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) that is probing the alleged extra-judicial killings and fake encounters by the Army, Assam Rifles and police in Manipur. A bench comprising justices Madan B Lokur and U U Lalit asked the SIT to conclude by June 30 its investigations in the cases related to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), judicial inquiries and those on which the Gauhati High court had given its findings. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Maninder Singh, appearing for the CBI, told the bench that he would take up the matter with the Ministry of Defence to ensure necessary cooperation. “We have also seen from status report no. five (filed by the SIT) that letters have been addressed by the SIT to the Ministry of Defence in some cases as far back as in February, 2018 but the Ministry of Defence has
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not even bothered to respond to those letters,” the bench noted in its order. “The ASG says he will take it up with the Ministry of Defence and ensure that necessary cooperation is extended and letters will be responded with promptitude. We expect the Ministry of Defence to fully cooperate with the SIT,” the court said and listed the matter for hearing on July 2. Singh told the court that the SIT would give a list of documents to the chief secretary and director general of police (DGP) of Manipur to ensure that all the materials were made available to the probe team or at least, an explanation on which documents were not available and why was given. “We would require this to be done in a time-bound manner,” the bench observed, while noting that in the status report filed by the SIT, there were several entries concerning non-supply of documents by the police and other agencies. The apex court directed the in-charge of the SIT, Sharad Aggarwal, to furnish the list within a week and said it expected that the chief
secretary and DGP of the north-eastern state would respond to it “positively within three weeks”. “On the basis of the material on record i.e. the report of the CFSL (Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory) and documents and statements of witnesses, we expect the SIT to conclude the investigations by June 30, 2018 in respect of cases pertaining to Table II (judicial inquiry and high court cases) and III (NHRC) and file the final report under section 173, CrPC,” the court said. As many as 31 FIRs have been lodged by the SIT under the category of cases in Tables II and III. During the hearing, the CFSL director assured the court that the reconstruction of the crime scene would be done expeditiously and he would ensure that the tasks pending with the department were completed at the earliest. The apex court had earlier directed the SIT to expedite its probe into the alleged fake encounters, which had come under the scanner of the NHRC, the Gauhati High Court and some commissions of inquiry.
Two killed in road mishap in M’laya
M ai r ang, M ay 1 9 (Agencies): Two persons lost their lives while two others were injured in a road accident which occurred at Umdishit Mawsawa village near Mairang in West Khasi Hills district on Saturday. According to the SP of WKH, GD Kharwanlang, one Mahindra Maxx Sumo collided with a truck. The driver of Maxx identified as Bistarding Kharsyntiew (34) and one unidentified female passenger died on the spot, said Kharwanlang. The injured persons have been identified as Abdul Miya (28) of Barpeta, Tarabari, Assam and Silo Mawlong (61) of Pyrda village.
Tripura reserves 10% police posts for women
Agartala, May 19 (IANS): Tripura’s BJP government, in a significant decision on Saturday, reserved 10 per cent posts in its police force for women to deal more efficiently with crimes related to them, a minister said. “From now onwards, 10 per cent posts would be reserved in all types of recruitment in police force for women. Currently there is four per cent women police personnel in the Tripura Police force,” Education and Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath said after a cabinet meeting. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who also holds the home portfolio. Nath, accompanied by Agriculture and Transport Diphu, May 19 (PTI): A Minister Pranajit Singha woman and her daughter Roy, told the media that the were killed when a wild elephant trampled them in Karbi Anglong district of Assam Saturday, police sources said. The pachyderm attacked the two when they were asleep in their thatched house in the village under Khatkhati police station, the sources said. The deceased have been identified as Muni Devi (35) and Puja Kumari (3), they added.
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DISTRIBUTION OF FARM MACHINARIES UNDER SMAM & RKVY HELD AT DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE LONGLENG
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IMPHAL, May 19: With no headway, another round of tripartite talks on finding a solution to the new district creation issue in Manipur ended at Senapati district headquarters on Saturday. The talks unanimously agreed hold the next round of talk on July 28. Saturday’s tripartite talk involving Centre, Manipur government and United Naga Council (UNC) over the latter’s demand to rollback the creation of new district was the seventh round. The talks ended without any headway as state government sought more time despite strong reaction from UNC for non-adhering to the assurance given by Manipur government. A joint statement issued after the talk stated that during the talks, agreements reached in earlier rounds of talks were reviewed and agreed that there was “non-adherence to the four Memoranda of Understanding with the Manipur government and Centre’s assurance on the matter.” Acknowledging that it has failed to finalize its stand on UNC demands by April 10 last, State government agreed to prepare concrete proposal in the next round of talk Saturday’s talk was convened by joint secretary (NE) Satyendra Grag. The ministerial team of Manipur government was led by agri minister V Hangkhalian while UNC was led by its president, Gaidon Kamei.
Mizo man sentenced to 10 yrs jail for rape Aizawl, May 19 (PTI): A Champai district court convicted a resident of Ngur village for raping a minor girl and sentenced him to 10 years rigorous imprisonment, court officials Saturday. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 9,000 on the convict, Khamsavunga, the court officials said. The officials also said that Judge R Vanlalena pronounced the judgement yesterday after announcing that Khamsavunga was found guilty of committing the crime. Khamsavunga had raped the minor girl on December 10, 2014, while she was alone at her home.
Distribution of Farm machineries under SMAM & RKVY was organised by the Department of Agriculture Longleng at DAO Office on 10th May 2018 with John Tsulise Sangtam, Deputy Commissioner Longleng as Guest of Honour. S. Yongchang Phom, DAO Longleng gave the keynote address and presented brief review and guidelines of SMAM & RKVY Schemes. The Guest of honour spoke about the advantages of using farm machineries specifically Power Tillers in terms of both management cost and production. He distributed Power Tillers to beneficiaries and also encouraged them to practice organic farming for sustainable agriculture. Bongkam Phom, Scheme in-charge chaired the programme while K. Shaong Phom, SDAO Longleng gave vote of thanks. Chuan Phom spoke on behalf of farmers where he thanked the Director of Agriculture for helping rural farmers which he believe will greatly improve their all round farming systems. Around 50 farmers attended the programme which one first of its kind in the District. (S. YONGSHANG PHOM) District Agriculture Officer Longleng, Nagaland
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state government took this decision keeping in mind Supreme Court’s observation while dealing with Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case. According to the minister at present out of 26,000 police personnel there are 1,200 women. Tripura Director General of Police Akhil Kumar Shukla welcomed the state government’s decision saying that it would help greatly to deal with the crime relating to women. “Women police personnel, I believe, would do better in cases related to women,” the police chief told IANS. He said that the state government has already set up seven all-women police stations across the state, including two in Agartala. Four more such police stations would be set up soon.
Dearest Cynthia Zeuzeule As you turn 18 today, be happy. You were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you. May God continue to bless you. Wishing you a very Happy birthday! With love, Irialeule & Celine. ____________________________ Dear Sir Atuo Mezhür Sekhose (SCC-NSBSG) You are the ultimate epitome of a true mentor, a great role model to all of us. May God’s light shine perpetually upon you. Wishing you the grandest 70th birthday ever!!! From KNIGHTs kohima
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Dimapur Pangti Ekhung (DPE) takes immense pride and honour in conveying our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Benpijan T. Shitiri, S/o N. Thungchio Shitiri for securing 13th position in HSLC Exam 2018. By securing this position, he has created a history not only within DPE but also to Pangti Village as a whole. DPE wishes him and prays that Almighty God will continue to bestow him a brilliant mind and excellent future career in the days to come. Chairman Dimapur Pangti Ekhung
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Congress celebrates fall of Shun violence, join mainstream India: Narendra Modi 3-day BJP govt in Karnataka
Congress party workers celebrate after Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa announced his resignation, in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI)
Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS): Celebrations broke out at the Congress party office here as hundreds of its cadres greeted the fall of the 3-day BJP government on Saturday by bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets among themselves and even passersby. “Our cadres celebrated the victory of democracy by breaking hundreds of coconuts at the party minutes after Yeddyurappa resigned and the three-day BJP government fell,” a beaming Congress spokesman Ravi Gowda told IANS here. As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to muster the numbers (112) required for a simple majority in the 224member hung assembly, Yeddyurappa chose to step down than face the crucial floor test for trust vote, as directed by the Supreme
Court on Friday. Terming Yeddyurappa’s resignation as a victory of the Constitution and the rule of law, former Congress Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said democracy had won in Karnataka. “This is a victory of the public mandate, a victory for our institutions and ideals enshrined in the Constitution. My hearty congratulations to every member of the Congress and the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) for sticking to the path of truth,” tweeted Siddaramaiah soon after Yeddyurappa resigned. Lashing out at state Governor Vajubhai Vala for giving Yeddyurappa 15 days to prove that he had
majority in a hung House, the Congress leader said the BJP was hell bent on forming the government by any means though it had only 104 legislators. “The BJP’s attempt showed it had no respect for the Constitution or the people’s mandate. It had been functioning in a dictatorial manner, misusing powers to usurp the state. It has kept the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate and the Income-Tax department under its clutches,” charged Siddaramaiah. Likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP’s National President Amit Shah to Hitler and Goebbles of Nazis in Germany, Siddaramaih said without the blessings of the duo (Modi and Shah), the BJP’s state unit could not have indulged in horsetrading and blatant subversion of the Constitution. “Karnataka has shown the BJP that democracy is not for sale in India,” tweeted Siddaramaiah. Congratulating legislators of the Congress and JD-S for staying together and united in the hour of grave political crisis in the state, Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad lauded them for resisting arm-twisting by the Centre and its agencies.
Srinagar/Jammu/ Leh, May 19 (IANS): On a day-long Jammu and Kashmir visit to inaugurate developmental projects, two days after the government announced an unconditional Ramadan ceasefire in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked “misguided” Kashmiri youth to join “mainstream” India for a life with dignity. Amid a separatist called Narendra Modi shutdown and protest march and restrictions by authori- and peace wrapped up in the ties in Srinagar, Modi with evening his whirlwind trip a message of development that took him to all the three
SC judges should have resolved issues internally, says Thakur New Delhi, May 19 (IANS): The four senior judges of the Supreme Court should not have held the press conference, said former Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur, asserting that the matter ought to have been addressed and solved within the confines of the top court. An appeal to the nation is not what would have helped the judges and they need not look for outside help for resolving their institutional problems, he said at an event here on Saturday. Thakur said anyone witnessing that press conference would feel “disturbed” by the development that the highest judiciary was unable to decide issues concerning
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regions -- Ladakh, Kashmir Valley and Jammu. He inaugurated 330 megawatt Kishenganga power house in Kashmir and a 41.2-km long Ring Road project to decongest Srinagar city, He started work on the Zojila Tunnel to provide an all-weather link to Ladakh and reduce the distance to the cold desert region by three hours from Srinagar. In Jammu, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stones of the Pakul Dul Power Project and the four-lane 58.2-kilometre-long Jammu
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its working and was taking it to the public. The press meet gave the media and the politicians an opportunity to discuss matter, he said in his address on the topic of ‘Independence of Judiciary’ at an event organised by NGO, Global
Jurists, founded by former Delhi High Court judge Kailash Gambhir. “An appeal to the nation is not what would have helped the judges. I firmly believe that judges need not look for outside help for resolving their institutional problems. Judges have to look within and not outside for guidance,” he said, referring to the unprecedented January 12 press conference held by four senior judges - Justices J. Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M.B. Lokur and Kurian Joseph - over the functioning of the Supreme Court including the allocation of sensitive cases and on recommendation of judges for appointment to higher judiciary.
Ring Road. He also inaugurated the Tarakote Marg and Material Ropeway of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to facilitate pilgrims visiting the shrine. Before flying back home, the Prime Minister attended the Convocation of the Shere-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in the winter capital. In partially-curfewed Srinagar where schools and colleges were closed for the day, Modi addressed a gathering at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention
Centre (SKICC), advising those youth who have lost their path to return to the mainstream. “The mainstream is their family and parents. The mainstream is their participation in the development of the state. Every stone or weapon picked up by misguided youth injures their own. You will have to come out of this atmosphere. Not only for your future but for the future of Jammu and Kashmir. You will have to join the Indian mainstream.”
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his newspaper, had, during two decades, extensively reported and commented on the need for improving travel facilities by air and rail to Dimapur since it is not only the gate way of Nagaland but it also serves portions of upper Assam such as Karbi Anglong, Jorhat, Golaghat districts as an important railhead besides facilitating air travel for passengers from Karbi Anglong and Golghat districts. Instead, passengers travelling by air and rail continue to face problems such a poor flight connectivity or perpetual unavailability of train tickets, which makes them feel that Dimapur is located at the remotest corner of the world. Instead of improving the travel facilities, the opposite is being done. In the case with air flights, there is every reason to believe that , notwithstanding the insignificant ‘development’ of passenger amenities at Dimapur airport, the most crucial aspect of providing better flight connectivity to other cities in the west and south have not been considered. Furthermore, the need for an additional flight between Delhi-GuwahatiDimapur has not been entertained .The state government and its MPs have failed to persistently pursue the reopening of this sector which used to be the route till the 90s. This flight will open up connectivity between Dimapur to Imphal, Dibrugarh, Aizawl, Silchar etc. The rise in air travel is not only in other airports but also in Dimapur. If one were to compare the declining graph of flights at Dimapur with other airports in the north east, it is clear that the major fault lies with the state government and its MPs. Other airports have improved very considerably mainly due to the persistent efforts of the state governments and their MPs. Lilabari airport in North Lakhimpur became functional only in 2003 but after improvement in number of travelers, it is to have daily flights.Even the airport at Aizawl became operational due to the determined efforts of that state government which constructed the runway. The airport has three airlines operating daily flights to Delihi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahemdabad and Imphal. Other airports in the region are developing very fast but not Dimapur,despite its locational advantages. Even Dibrugarh despite being close with Lilabari has been fully developed and having aerobridge for arrival and departure.Instead the attention is being given to Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) a central government scheme which aims to connect some airports including Dimapur with viability gap funding (VGF) if a fixed number of seats on the flight are sold at a fare of up to Rs 2,500. The other important issue regarding trade and travel is railways and again, Dimapur continues to be given a raw deal. While it is an established fact that Dimapur Railway Station nets the second highest revenue for the North Frontier Railway in the entire north east after Guwahati; it is also a fact that the station has been deprived of its due share in terms of development of passenger amenities and better connectivity. The NFR headquarters at Maligaon,Guwahati has done very little to improve facilities and connectivity for the passengers travelling from Dimapur. Despite all the credentials, till today Dimapur has only one platform with roof while there is no roof over the other platform. There are around 40 long and medium distance trains from Tinsukia to Guwahati via Dimapur but not even one from Dimapur. It would have not added resentment if passengers at Dimapur are not getting their dues. Instead, NFR at Maligaon has transferred Dimapur from Lumding Division (81 Kms away) to Tinsukia Division (313Kms away). This has added logistic problems for the employees including passengers. All these problems are neglected by the state and that’s why the central authorities are doing what they please.
DailyDevotion Out of the Wreck I Rise
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? —Romans 8:35 God does not keep His child immune from trouble; He promises, “I will be with him in trouble…” (Psalm 91:15). It doesn’t matter how real or intense the adversities may be; nothing can ever separate him from his relationship to God. “In all these things we are more than conquerors…” (Romans 8:37). Paul was not referring here to imaginary things, but to things that are dangerously real. And he said we are “super-victors” in the midst of them, not because of our own ingenuity, nor because of our courage, but because none of them affects our essential relationship with God in Jesus Christ. I feel sorry for the Christian who doesn’t have something in the circumstances of his life that he wishes were not there. “Shall tribulation…?” Tribulation is never a grand, highly welcomed event; but whatever it may be— whether exhausting, irritating, or simply causing some weakness— it is not able to “separate us from the love of Christ.” Never allow tribulations or the “cares of this world” to separate you from remembering that God loves you (Matthew 13:22). “Shall…distress…?” Can God’s love continue to hold fast, even when everyone and everything around us seems to be saying that His love is a lie, and that there is no such thing as justice? “Shall…famine…?” Can we not only believe in the love of God but also be “more than conquerors,” even while we are being starved? Either Jesus Christ is a deceiver, having deceived even Paul, or else some extraordinary thing happens to someone who holds on to the love of God when the odds are totally against him. Logic is silenced in the face of each of these things which come against him. Only one thing can account for it— the love of God in Christ Jesus. “Out of the wreck I rise” every time.
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When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. ~ Billy Graham
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olitical platform – where people share and express political views, assessment and truths of political reality, is a sacred medium for the people of the state to exercise their natural rights curtailing within justice, equality, unbiased and sensible exchanges and confrontation among citizens; and opinions that has more empirical validity of data and appeals to the senses of the mass, inadvertently gains popularity among the mass that resonates to candid recitation of political atmosphere, where the direction the society is headed, is steered and reflected. In democracy, the freedom of speech is a liability and privilege every citizen unconditionally inherits via the certification of birth right. Here, freedom of speech to relay in public platform is emphasized. It is also comprehensive during tendentious impartation in public platform bigotry is discouraged as it derails the credibility of the statement. A citizen has every right to dissent popularly held view if something in his gut and intuition tells him otherwise that has more merit upon implementation; and this is one where democracy in its vibrant exercise could get
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Bridge is deemed fracture critical when it doesn’t have redundant protections and is at risk of collapse if a single, vital component fails. Modern engineering and architecture have evolved to give us some impressive and sturdy structures. When it comes to cities especially, structures like bridges need to be able to handle the daily bustle, traffic and heavy wear they’re put through each day. But it is a surprising revelation from Dimapur, when the three (Old Dhansiri Bridge (Purana Bazaar), 4th Mile Bridge on the way to Niuland Dimapur and Kuda Bridge) out of four bridges are in bad conditions which requires
hyped. But politics being a medium and apparatus for production, the collective wellbeing and betterment of the society becomes the top priority rather than merely consoling embrace for coercive subscription. But the mandate of the popular mass plays a vital role in ascertaining contingencies surmised through collective tangibility of variables discussed and shared during discourses on public platforms. For an efficient transpiration during exchanges of views, as mentioned above, during dissent, the panel should allocate a frame of time and circumstances for to contest the popular views – this way, people could have access to more data, perspectives, and information that could amalgamate in sourcing a more definite framework of outcome, for the mass to discern and give assent. So the nature of pure democracy defines, everyone and anyone could impart and express their views; the platform is not confined for the educated, literates, intellectuals and academicians alone. Any citizen comprehending the political nature and state of being, without prejudices in political symmetry, has the liberty to share his/her view in public… simply be-
cause, our state/society is a collective hive contract, and every sentient component shares the exact equal right than the other. During dispensation of lingua franca, speakers format in expressing and communicating suffuse formal, academic, technical, casual and upfront or global attributive in exchanges, and maintains an unbiased verse in incitation, or adheres to incline when traits are brought to indentify as the system reclined being tainted owns no merit. Political platform is a sacred metaphorical pedestal where the right and straight views and opinions occupy the potential of having manifested for our collective future, and the sanctity of this platform cannot be compromised or defiled. There cannot prevail discrimination and injustice maneuvered subtly but tangible in mass and still linger. People can compromise even on severe imbalanced tides but the system cannot be defiled. This impugns the very nature of the system which exists to protect the rights of the citizens even in the matter of chronicle cessation, absolve and absolution. When the system is tampered and undermined for incessant span via innuendo and indent of aberrant
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urgent repair and replacement as one bridge, which is the Dhansiri Bridge (after crossing Renault Showroom) cannot save all the traffic and commotions that takes place. These four bridges have survived a long time, extreme climate conditions, aging components, corrosion and metal fatigue, deferred maintenance but an average bridge life span for bridges is 50 years. The heavy traffic and weather conditions are the major reasons for the poor state. But the negligence on the part of contractors and authorities has contributed to the early death of some bridges. The bridge that collapsed in July, 2015, near 4th Mile on the way
to Niuland Dimapur, after crossing the Referral Hospital had a great impact for the people residing in Dimapur. The bridge fell during rush hour, killing four people including a minor and injuring five others. It has been noted that there were concern citizens who mentioned about the dying condition of the bridge but no action was taken which resulted to such accident due to the lack of maintaining repairing. There are visible cracks occurring at the Kuda Bridge even during the ongoing maintenance. Even with a sign that says ‘CROSS AT YOUR OWN RISK’, certain heavy vehicles still continue to use the bridge, ignoring the
On appointment of teachers as VDB secretary
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ith reference to the ar ticle on deployment of teachers for election duty published by All Nagaland Teachers Association (ANSTA) on 13th May 2018 in local dailies, allow me to share a thought on the same. The apex forum expressed serious concerns over deployment of school teachers for poll duty saying it was in total violation of the December 6, 2007 Supreme Court judgment. The forum pointed out that all the training days including polling day fall on working/teaching days, depriving students from obtaining daily instructions from their teachers during such period. It would not only make the teachers miss classes, but would lead to unfinished courses resulting in high dropout rates and poor results of Government schools. While appreciating the concerns on the career of the students expressed by the organization, it is felt necessary to point out a very pertinent issues being faced by the students. As per notification issued by Department of Rural development, none of the government servant shall be appointed by the village council to be VDB secretary and that includes the teachers of the government schools. It is also learnt that this order was further relaxed by the department stating that any government servant can become VDB secretary provided he/
and measures, it also sort out by default methods to dispose the radical anomalies and conform to recuperate sensible realignment the system serves to impart. It becomes imperative for the commentators to hold accountable of their statement and display of unbiased principles only also prerequisite to pretentious layers where sensitivity pertaining to issues auctions subtlety of rhetoric because in reasonable discourses, the compartment of indicators equated has to be exchanged (of its relevance with circumstances). Else, there either is a reasonable communication in vent where possibilities and probabilities could be crafted with respect and regard, or unreasonable row where the panel could nullify unsound defenestration of validated accounts already revised and reciprocated among sundry. This is just an attempt in underscoring the permutation of discoursing public opinion which exhibit a vital medium of infrastructure for the public to interface that serves as an immediate modem to address and highlight public sentiment and perception towards growth, governance, and current state of being. S N Garret
n a jungle far away, dwelt animals of all shape, size and color, from white to grey. The citizens lived privy from beyond the boundaries of the jungle, sufficed and contend with the pasture where they grazed. And yet they never knew what joy and harmony was, for the grass was not as fresh as hay and the water in the river a puddle of mud. But yet they grazed and drank for what choices had the poor animal citizens but to graze and drink. For too long it lasted and now the fields of grass was scaling down to an alarming rate of famine, and the river barely running. They had to move to another vicinity; a place with fresh grass and blue rivers. But no one moved not because they couldn’t but weren’t allowed by scribes of the ancient scrolls that had penned the jungle belonged to the animals, and the animals belonged in the jungle. And so it happened, one fiery summer a fire of wild passing by the wind took notice of the jungle and the animals and decided to visit them. As it touched the jungle, the jungle began to torch and blaze. This time there was no stopping anything and every animal spread scattered running gasping for breath and seeking out promising shelter. Many leaders of kind and groups gathered the panicked citizens in queue and groups. Without any road map and plan, they all set moving towards finding a new home and on it to promise a paradise for all the future kin. As they journeyed, they at times took the wrong turns with collateral damages and met dead ends and thorny undergrowths, still they learned and turned looking for alternate route for the new home. Though some kept chewing the same rug most took sense of the journey and to learn and explore while on it. Some of the ones at the forefront were the hyenas, lions, ostriches, elephants, lemurs, cheetahs etc. and they walked and the citizens followed suit. The birds also flew and accompanied the journey. The birds who navigated the sky and saw the earth with their ethereal eyesight also chirped to the citizens below. The land dwellers could only listen to sounds from the ground and as the ones in the forefront took the next step, the rest followed. This concludes the unfinished journey of the beautiful inhabitants of the incinerated forest. It took Moses forty years to lead the Israelites from wilderness to Canaan, and it is with faith the citizens travelled to seek their new home free from corruption in the jungle law never to revert back but to thrive in exuberance for eternity. Philip H Alo, Indra Gandhi Stadium, Kohima
she produces a Non Objection Certificate from the concerned department. As such, now the responsibility lies with the concerned departments and the appointing authority as to which departments, the priority should be emphasized. It is found that now, some village authorities have appointed school teachers to be VDB secretary in the Village Development Board for a term of 5 years. As one can see that the nature of secretary is so heavy that one has to run from pillar to post, devote one’s time and efforts in offices, entertain visiting officials and meetings. If the concerned authorities, like ANSTA, NSF, Village Education Committee (VEC) and local Students Union so concerned on the career of the youngsters should raise this issue and make it sure that none of the teachers are appointed as VDB Secretary as it involves more time and efforts than Election Duty. It is suggested that the Rural Development Department or the Chairman of Village Development Board (DC) not to entertain any candidate who fails to produce the required document. If these organizations mean business of what they preach, should ensure and caution the Director of School Education not to issue any NOC to any teacher as VDB Secretary so as not ruin the careers of students. Athinuo Angami, Upper AG Colony, Kohima
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fact that the bridge is at its breaking point. These bridges can be labeled as structurally deficient, and it’s as if we are all waiting for the disaster to happen first. The common issue among infrastructure managers appears to be that they don’t have the money to replace all the bridges that need work. Instead, they continue to do patch fixes and temporary improvements. The more rust erodes without a fresh coat of paint, the closer it grows to needing full replacement. As bridge concrete deteriorates, occasionally dropping in chunks to the roadway, the choices are to patch it up or eventually face the need for a new one. As a bridge nears
the end of its life, the first indication is a sign restricting the weight on trucks that cross over it. Truckers and heavy vehicle needs to follow a particular route to destination to avoid these further hazards and restrictions. It is clear that the structure’s constructions have to be monitored and periodically maintained, so as to extend their service life as much as possible. It’s not a matter of if those bridges will fail, but when. So their replacement shouldn’t be an issue or debate but instead repair works or new replacement plan should be put into work immediately, if not a decade ago. We need to show we’re serious about putting money in safety
upgrades. We all need to figure out how we’re going to make these investments and figure out how to get it done sooner. I worry accidents, in combination with congressional inaction, is going to create chaos and anger among the ridership. This is basically what we have all have been talking about for a long time, for a better transformation in our city. We need a national basis, a solid plan of action, a new deal, for transportation. After all, we are only asking for is basic infrastructure and safer travelling. Yisanbeni Ezung, St. Anthony’s College, Mass Media Dept, Shillong
My freedom my Nagaland
aving been born in Nagaland, I always felt myself to be God’s special child as I was nurtured with values from our revered church, schools and tribal culture. The feeling of being different, blessed and above board than the rest and my vow to fight for the sovereignty was nursed all through my adolescence until I had my recent tryst with reality that made me look within and ask whether it’s our nation or of only a few self proclaimed freedom fighting groups. It’s a question that faces me and every right thinking Naga as a challenge of our identity and we need to ponder. The issue of my generation is not of lost faith or disrespecting and not honoring our forefathers, who sacrificed their lives for a cause of the motherland, but it’s about the present and the future of Nagaland; it’s present and next generation. We need freedom from whom; I always wonder? Who’s governing us, who has annexed our land, who is our policy maker, where is the enemy that we are fighting to save our motherland, where really is the sinister, I wonder! The truth is that today we are governed by multiple agencies - our tribal organizations for the cultural ethos and rituals, our elected government for planning our policies and development and above all by diktats from parallel government of various freedom fighter groups. In reality we need freedom to follow any faith, free-
dom to explore the world, freedom to work, freedom to become global citizens and above all freedom from any type of diktats, freedom from multiple taxes and freedom from corruption. As a young person I feel peeved by the actions of our Nationalist groups and condemn them for their diktats and taxation policies which are harassment for respected people and challenging for economically not so well off segment of the society. Moreover, this taxation is coupled with a threat which further perplexes me about my identity of being a Naga or Non Naga. Moreover nationalism can’t be imposed and definitely not taxed. The funnier side of it is that my generation perceives this practice of extortion called as taxation in our land as “helping of unemployed
brethren by the employed”. It’s time to move on to new realm and new horizons for our youth to free ourselves from the cocoon of evil and sinister designs of external forces to decimate the Naga tribes and the state. The youth must take plunge and take reins of both Naga Nationalism and governance for real development of our land. The land does not belong to a few but to all people and tribes equally. It’s as much mine as yours and as much yours as mine and we must rise and fight for our rights against the evil in us, anathema of our society and the curse of corruption, illegal taxation & unlawful diktats to make our state truly sovereign, socialist and developed in all spheres. Amen!! V Zhimomi, Dimapur
Reader’s Post 4G Airtel connectivity at Tseminyu
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The service providers of mobile connectivity within Tseminyu block is very poor viz, Airtel, BSNL, Vodafone, etc. The signal strength of mobile keeps blinking on and off like an alarm signal and calls are disrupted every now and then. Airtel, claiming the fastest network, should realize that even after getting connected to the other mobile the voice from other end are not heard. The government has come up with a regulation for penalty for call drop, therefore, the service providers should be more careful in providing quality services to the citizen for what they pay. John Semy, Tseminyu town
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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Madhuri Gupta
She was suspected by Indian intelligence agencies of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence since 2008. According to the prosecution, the ministry of external affairs had received information that Gupta had been maintaining unauthorised contacts with Pakistani intelligence officials and was passing on sensitive official information personally as well as through electronic means from her computer at her office and residence in Islamabad. The prosecution had stated that she passed on the information to the ISI handlers through her e-
mail account from October 2009 to April 2010. The court said that Gupta was a modern educated woman who had served in different embassies and at the time of the offence, she was posted in a very sensitive position in the high commission. “Undoubtedly, from a person of her stature, it was expected that she would act in a more responsible manner than an ordinary citizen as she was at a high position of trust but her actions tarnished the image of the country and has caused severe threat to the security of the country. Gupta was convicted under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act which attract a maximum sentence of three years and fine or both. She had sought leniency from the court on the ground that she was a senior citizen, a single woman and was a victim of circumstances. Public prosecutor Irfan Ahmed had opposed her submissions stating that she was an educated woman and was holding an impor-
tant position and that it was not expected from a person of her stature to be involved in such activities. He had said that she understood the consequences of her act. Gupta was arrested on April 22, 2010 by the special cell of the Delhi Police on the charge of passing on sensitive information to Pakistani officials and remaining in touch with two ISI officials, Mubshar Raza Rana and Jamshed. While convicting Gupta, the court had observed that in one of the e-mails, she had promised to collect information regarding hydroelectric power projects in Jammu & Kashmir which could have had a serious repercussion on the country’s security. Gupta had denied the incriminating evidence against her and had stated that she was innocent and was falsely implicated in the case by the officials of the high commission and the MEA with whom she had strained or frosty relations, in connivance with police officials in Delhi.
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LUCKNOW, May 19 (AGENCIES): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday termed the collapse of the threeday-old B S Yeddyurappa government in Karnataka a “victory of the people’s mandate” and asked the central government to resign on moral grounds. An emotional Yeddyurappa resigned as chief minister of the southern state without facing a trust vote, ordered by the Supreme Court on a petition by the Congress and JD(S) challenging Governor Vajubhai Vala’s decision inviting the BJP to form the government. “Today, the people’s mandate has prevailed over money power,” Yadav wrote on Twitter in Hindi. “Those who thought they could buy everyone have learnt the lesson that there are still people left who don’t consider politics a business,” he tweeted. “The central government should also resign on moral grounds,” he added. Jubilant scenes were witnessed at the Congress office here after Yeddyurappa resigned as Karnataka chief minister.
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he will be in the opposition benches even if he goes to Parliament and won’t be of much help in representing the people at the Centre. He said PDA candidate Tokheho Yepthomi was an experienced, timetested leader who knew the system of governance well, but Apok was always spoon-fed. Countering NPF’s rants about the BJP being anti-Christian, Lhoungu questioned the NPF whether they (NPF) were Hindus for the last 15 years when BJP and NPF were allies. He reminded that no matter what, Nagas will always remain Christians. Exuding confidence of the PDA candidate’s victory, he however said the candidate should win with a thumping victory. “We are going to vote for unity, peace, development and change,” he added. Expressing discontentment on TR Zeliang and Dr. Shürhozelie’s leadership, NDPP president Chingwang Konyak stated that both have failed the Nagas since they lack honesty, sincerity. O n TR Ze l ia ng ’s statement that the “PDA days are numbered”, Chingwang Konyak challenged whether NPF will be able to safeguard and have all their MLAs secured with them. He also said NPF should talk politics and not religion.
number of 30 seats (NDPP 18 and BJP 12) and securing a total of 4,08,056 votes (40.51%) out of 10,07,163, he said the grand total of votes polled in the state clearly emerged as the single largest party. On the contrary, he said in the 26 seats that NPF won, it had garnered a total of 3,89,687 votes, which was 38.69 %. NDPP and BJP along with JD(U) and NPP, who were natural allies with the BJP in the NDA at the Centre, and one independent, Merentoshi said PDA has 34 in the House of 60. On TR Zeliang assertion to stake claim to form the government, Jamir referred to the Justice Sarkaria Commission Report on centre state relations with emphasis on “Chapter 4Role of Governor”. He said the SC report was self-explanatory and due process has been followed in installation of the PDA government. He said NPF leaders being veterans ought to read and know the laws and rules. He said that NPF party should not confuse the people because of the Karnataka issue. On opposition punching holes in the PDA government’s anti-VIP culture, Merentoshi reminded that NPF during its regime had also appointed numerous
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(From p-1) The union also submitted a memorandum to the Governor seeking immediate intervention. ANCSU general secretary Vimeyiekho Vitso stated that the union, as a concerned students’ welfare organization, had raised serious issues with the hope that the government would address the same. However, the state government has failed pay heed to the demands till date.
New Delhi, May 19 (Agencies): The government expects a maximum impact of $50 billion on the oil import bill due to rising oil prices, according to Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg. “The Indian basket has gone up and if prices go up then this will naturally have an impact on the oil import bill,” Garg told reporters on Friday. “Last year’s oil import bill was $110 billion. We estimate a maximum additional impact of $25-50 billion under various scenarios of price levels. The current account deficit will also be impacted.” He, however, did not disclose whether the Centre had decided on an oil price level above which it would cut excise duties to ease the burden on consumers. “The situation you see should make it clear what the position is,” Garg said, alluding to the fact that excise duties have not been reduced despite oil prices touching $80 a barrel. The Secretary also said it was not true that the government’s revenue increases when oil prices rise, since the excise duty on fuel is a set amount per litre and not a percentage of the price.
(From p-1) PDA consensus candidate for the ensuing Lok Sabha bye-polls, Tokheho Yepthomi also went on to criticize the NPF for its “double standard nature” stating that despite NPF being part of the BJP government in Manipur, they have been portraying BJP as communal and anti-Christian in their speeches and statements in Nagaland. Tokheho also alleged that the BJP had been ignoring TR Zeliang because of his corrupt nature. On the contrary, he compared Neiphiu Rio’s leadership and capability to that of a gigantic tree and said Rio was the only one who can give shade and shelter to the Naga people. In regard to his candidature for the upcoming bye-election, Tokheho said that with the blessings and guidance of veteran leader Chingwang Konyak, NDPP president, Visasolie Lhoungu, state BJP president and the alliance partners-- JD (U), NPP and the lone Independent legislator-- he was optimistic to do well and appealed to the people to vote for a progressive Nagaland. State BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu in his address said that voting for the NPF candidate, C. Apok Jamir will be a loss for the Nagas since
(From p-1) He alleged that NPF was trying to polarize on religious line, which he said was unacceptable. Also, he clarified that the NPF’s tall claims of being the only regional party was unfounded as they had always allied with one national party or the other. He recalled that apart from the BJP, the erstwhile NPC allied with the Congress to depose the then chief minister, KL Chishi, and set up NPC-Congress government with late Vamuzo as chief minister and IK Sema from the Congress as deputy chief minister in 1990s. Jamir said this partnership resulted in disqualification of a number of MLAs at the insistence of the party and history repeated in 2014 when three BJP legislators despite being in alliance with the NPF were disqualified at the behest of the NPF party. With such history, he said NPF had no moral right to criticize neither the PDA government nor the NDPP. He said NPF’s rhetoric was a clear sign of double-standard politics. Further, reacting to the claim of TR. Zeliang on the issue of single largest party, Merentoshi said NDPP-BJP alliance was a pre-poll alliance that had a seat sharing arrangement as one single entity where the two parties did not contest against each other in any constituency. Having a combined
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proclamations that levied a 25 per cent tariff on steel and a 10 per cent tariff on aluminium imported from all countries except Canada and Mexico. India too has sought exemptions from the hefty tariffs. Biswajit Dhar, the professor of economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, said the US decision would not only impact India’s export of these goods but would also affect global trade. India’s exports of steel and aluminium products to America stood at about USD 1.5 billion every year. Some experts, however, opined that dragging the US in the dispute over the issue is not in favour of India as New Delhi has a trade surplus with America. India’s exports to the US in 2016-17 stood at USD 42.21 billion, while imports were USD 22.3 billion. Both the countries are already involved in disputes at the global trade body. The disputes are in the areas of poultry, solar and steel. The US recently filed a dispute against India on export incentives alleging these support measures harm its workers by creating an uneven playing field.
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New Delhi, May 19 (PTI): India has dragged the US to the World Trade Organisation’s dispute settlement mechanism over the imposition of import duties on steel and aluminium, an official said. India has stated that the decision will impact exports of these products to the US and it is not in compliance with global trade norms. “India has filed a dispute under the aegis of the WTO on the issue of imposing import duties by the US on certain steel and aluminium products,” the official said. The country has sought consultations with the US under the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism. Seeking consultation is the first step of dispute settlement process. If the two nations are not able to reach a mutually agreed solution through consultation, India may request for a WTO dispute settlement panel to review the matter. On March 9, US President Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminium items, a move that has sparked fears of a global trade war. Tr ump signed two
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Washington, May 19 (PTI): At a time when India plans to purchase five S-400 Triumf air defence systems for around $4.5 billion from Russia, the US Saturday said its friends and allies should take into consideration the law under which any significant purchase of military equipment from Moscow would attract American sanctions. US officials said the major defence purchase by India from Russia would attract sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanction Act (CAATSA), which was signed into law by US President Donald Trump in August 2017 and went into effect in January this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold an informal summit in the Russian city of Sochi on Monday, and official sources said the possible impact of the US sanctions against Russia under CAATSA on Indo-Russia defence cooperation may also figure during the talks between the two leaders. “CAATSA is a feature and we need to take it seriously. The (Trump) administration is always
bound by US law. This is a US law. I’m hoping that not just India, but all of the partners that we engage with will understand that we will have to evaluate any potential large defence purchase from Russia seriously because that’s what the law demands of us,” Tina Kaidanow, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, told reporters. Kaidanow travels to India next week, during which she will hold talks on defence trade and peacekeeping, which are among two key areas of the rapidly growing US-India partnership as envisioned in the administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Referring to the conversation that the US is having with India and other countries on CAATSA, Kaidanow said the US wants this to be a positive discussion, not framed on the negative. “We are going to have to continue to have that conversation with both our Indian counterparts and others about how do we deal with the CAATSA issue. But, I will tell you again, it is US law. We need to take it seriously. Our partners need
8 killed in explosions in Afghanistan Kabul, May 19 (IANS): At least eight people have been killed and 45 others wounded in three back-toback explosions during a cricket match at a sports stadium in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, officials said. The blasts occurred around Friday midnight at Jalalabad’s Spinghar cricket stadium where hundreds of people had gone to watch a match between local teams, the provincial governor’s
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to take that into consideration as they make their decisions. I can’t stress that enough,” Kaidanow said. W h e n s p e c i f i c a l ly asked if she sees the possibility of US imposing sanctions on India, if it goes ahead with its defence deals with Russia, the senior US official said that everyone should read that legislation carefully and understand its intent. “The intent is not to sanction our partners. The intent is to emphasise how important it is that Russia’s malign behaviour all over the world is countered and by virtue of purchasing large-scale Russian system, what you’re doing is enabling that kind of behaviour. That’s the intent of the legislation,” she said. India is not going to allow its defence engagement with Russia to be dictated by any other country, the sources said earlier this week, adding New Delhi has been lobbying with the Trump administration on the issue. Kaidanow sought to clarify that the message was intended not just for India but for all its partners as they contemplate these purchases.
B e i j i n g , M ay 1 9 (IANS): China has landed bombers, for the first time, on disputed territory in the South China Sea prompting fresh US warnings that it is destabilising the region, said China’s air force. A video showed an H-6K landing and taking off from a base on Woody Island, the largest of the Paracel Islands, BBC reported on Saturday quoting experts from the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) as saying. Woody Island, which China calls Yongxing, is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. Although China has deployed fighter jets to Woody Island in the past, this is the first time bombers have landed on a South China Sea island, the AMTI said. It added that an H-6K could reach all of South East Asia from the island. However, Beijing’s Defence Ministry did not specify where the bombers landed but said the training involved simulated strikes against sea targets. An H-6K pilot, Ge Daqing, was quoted in a statement as saying that the training “sharpens our courage and enhances our capabilities in a real war”.
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T e h r a n, M ay 1 9 (IANS): An alliance headed by former Shia militia chief Moqtada Sadr has won the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the poll panel said. Final results released by the Electoral Commission gave Sadr’s Saeroun bloc 54 seats, while current Prime Minister Haider alAbadi was in third place with 42. Sadr, a long-term adversary of the US, cannot become Prime Minister himself as he did not stand as a candidate, the BBC reported. However, he was expected to play a major role in forming the new government. Sadr has reinvented himself as an anti-corruption champion after making his name as a militia chief fighting US forces after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He is also a fierce critic of Iran. These elections were the first since Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State (IS) group in December, the BBC reported. Some 5,000 American troops remain in Iraq supporting local forces, which were fighting the IS. The Saeroun (Marching Towards Reform) list is an alliance between Sadr’s Istiqama (Integrity) party and six mostly secular groups, including the Iraqi
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her HSSLC exam from Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima in first division. From a humble background, Whiso is also a simple and humble girl who love animals and enjoy reading books. A girl who has the drive to learn new things and unafraid of failures, Whiso in an interview said, “Beauty pageant makes me happy and it defines who I am.” She is someone who believes in the importance of education and can never be ignored or overlooked. Whiso, along with other contestants are currently in Mumbai for the final journey and she needs a lot of support from the people back home. Fans and supporters can vote for her at toi.in/superjudge, an online portal for voting on who they think will win the Miss India Crown, and also donate and help Ruopfuzhano Whiso to spread smiles for Children Help Foundation (CHF) by following the link missindia2018.ketto.org. Soliciting the support of the people at home, Whiso wrote, “It’s time to be generous and donate some funds for the smile of the children of our country. Go to the link above and to my profile and donate as much as you can. So guys, lets spread it for the smile of the children of our state. If I get the highest donations our state gets the entire donation collected by 30 contestants.” Supporters and fans can follow her to get the latest updates and information on facebook and instagram @ruopfu_whiso and @basn_nagaland. (Correspondent)
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rince‘s custom-made Yellow Cloud guitar has been auctioned off for a huge $225,000 (£167,000). A memorabilia auction took place at New York City’s Hard Rock Cafe yesterday (May 18), with fans of His Royal Badness bidding on an impressive collection of his belongings. Rolling Stone report that a ceramic Mardi Gras-style doll from the ‘Purple Rain’ video shoot prompted a bidding war. Expected to go for between $2,000 (£1,485) and $4,000 (£2,970), the prop was sold at $12,500 (£9,281). Also included in the 158 items up for grabs was a raspberry beret with a love-symbol badge – which went for $1,750 (£1,300) – and items from Prince’s MTV Music Video Awards 1999 wardrobe.
The audience reportedly got particularly excited when an outfit worn by The Purple One in the film Under The Cherry Moon went for double its estimated price – a massive $40,000 (£29,700). The biggest price tag of the night was on Prince’s custom-made Yellow Cloud guitar. Estimated at $60,000$80,0000 (£44,550£59,400), the highest bidder parted ways with an eye-watering $225,000 (£167,000) to get their hands on the iconic axe. The uniquely shaped guitar features Prince’s signature love symbols engraved between its frets. (NME)
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n empty seat was noticeable next to Prince William inside St. George’s Chapel as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot on Saturday — but it wasn’t for the reason many people believe. Viewers who tuned into the royal wedding questioned whether the seat was reserved to honor the late Princess Diana. In reality, though, the seat was simply kept empty so Queen Elizabeth had a perfectly clear view of the proceedings from the second row, PEOPLE has learned. T h e Q u e e n d i d n’t need the accommodation at Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s 2011 ceremony, however, as she was seated in the front row then. Although the reserved seat wasn’t to honor Harry and William’s mother, the bride and groom carried on her memory at the ceremony in another way: using their lavish floral arrangement as a tribute to Diana. The couple enlisted the help of floral designer Philippa Craddock to cre-
of Diana’s favorite flowers — white garden roses. The flowers positioned at the entrance of the chapel proved to be the perfect backdrop for Meghan’s entrance. Diana was known for her love of white flowers, and there are still many planted at her home, Kensington Palace, in her honor. Now that Harry and Meghan have tied the knot, the arrangements with be distributed to various charitable organizations. Additionally, Meghan’s bouquet featured flowers
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India hold South Korea 1-1 at 5th Women’s Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.
ment, India beat Japan (4-1), China (3-1) and Malaysia (3-2). Despite South Korea’s high press right from the start, India managed to win the first penalty corner of the match in the fourth minute. But drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur’s flick was padded away by the Korean goalkeeper. Though India made forays into the striking circle, breaking the
Korean defence was an uphill task. South Korea, meanwhile, were the first to make a breakthrough when they forced an error to win a penalty corner in the opening minute of the second quarter. Seul Ki Cheon was brilliant with her drag-flick as she struck the ball to the right corner of the goal, almost making it impossible
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Dimapur, May 19 (NPN): Chieswema Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(North) organised a volleyball match with local youth on May 16. The match was organised with an aim to nurture the sporting talent and encourage youth to participate in constructive activities. The event was also aimed at spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS. The event concluded with prize distribution, refreshments and informal interaction. Mokokchung Battalion also organised a friendly volleyball match between local players of Wakching town and Assam Rifles troops at Wakching, Mon district on May 14. The aim of the match was to extend an opportunity to the locals to showcase their talent in sports and interact with Assam Rifles troops. Mon Battalion also organised a friendly volleyball match at Chenmoho village on May 15. The match was played between the village team of Chenmoho and Assam Rifles troops.
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L a h o r e , M ay 1 9 (IANS): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show cause notice to veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who raised objections over the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) procedure of dealing with suspect bowling actions. According to a report by cricbuzz, the board on Friday also sought an explanation from the 37-yearold within the next seven days beside barring him from speaking to the media. “Basically, he (Hafeez) has been served a notice for criticising the ICC in an interview. He was sent the notice in on Friday evening through e-mail and has seven days to reply,” a PCB spokesperson said. After being reported of flexing his elbow more than the permissible 15 degrees in a match against Sri Lanka in 2017, Hafeez was allowed to resume his bowling on May 1 following a reassessment of his action on April 17. The results of Hafeez’s test at the Loughborough University showed that his elbow extension was within the permissible limit. In a recent interview to BBC Urdu, Hafeez had said that the ICC officials were perhaps a little lenient regarding bowlers from specific countries.
for India goalkeeper Savita to save. The following minutes were tense as the Korean defence did their best to keep India from scoring. After no goals by either teams in the third quarter, an infringement while attempting to defend a shot on goal by a Korean attacker saw India concede a penalty corner at the start of the fourth period. An ambitious variation by the Koreans however didn’t pay off as it was off target. Almost immediately, forward Lalremsiami helped India win a penlaty corner. While Gurjit’s flick rebounded off the goalkeeper’s pads, Lalremsiami was quick to pick up the ball and make a diving effort to score the equaliser. In the 54th minute, South Korea won another penalty corner, but Indian goalkeeper Swati was splendid in her effort to block the goal. Though both teams upped their ante in attack, they could not muster a goal with the match ending in a draw.
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Donghae City, May 19 (IANS): India held hosts South Korea to a 1-1 draw in a round robin match of the 5th Womens Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament at the Sunrise Stadium here on Saturday. With this draw, the Indian team, led by experienced defender Sunita Lakra, go into Sunday’s final as the table toppers. Earlier in the tourna-
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RR keep IPL play-off hopes alive
RCB skipper Virat Kholi and RR skipper Ajinkya Rahane exchange plants ahead their IPL T-20 cricket match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur on Saturday. (PTI)
Jaipur, May 19 (PTI): Young Shreyas Gopal spun a web around a star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore batting line-up with a brilliant four for 16, helping Rajasthan Royals to a 30-run victory to keep his side in the reckoning for a play-offs berth in the IPL, here Saturday. The 24-year-old legspinner led a fine bowling display by the home side as it shot RCB out for just 134 in 19.2 overs after opening batsman Rahul Tripathi had helped the Royals post a competitive 164/5 with a solid unbeaten 80 off 58 balls. With this win, the Royals climbed to fourth spot with 14 points from 14 matches. Royals’ chances
for a play-offs berth are, however, not in their hands as the remaining matches tomorrow will decide their fate. RCB’s run chase began on a bright note with Parthiv hitting two sixes in the first over off Jofra Archer, but Virat Kohli (4) continued his inconsistent run of form, as he failed to get the runs at the other end. Kohli was out in the third over off Gowtham. The India captain charged down the ground and he swiped, only for the ball to spin in from a length and hit his stumps. De Villiers and Parthiv stitched 55 runs for the second wicket to keep RCB in the hunt to reach the
target. The South African kept one end intact for more then seven overs but wickets kept on falling at the other end. Moeen Ali (1), Mandeep Singh (3) and Colin de Grandhomme (2) fell cheaply in quick succession. When de Villiers was out in the 12th over to become Gopal’s second wicket, with Heinrich Klaasen doing a good stumping job after the South African superstar misread the googly, the match had virtually gone out of RCB’s grasp. The RCB tail was exposed and then, Sarfaraz Khan (7) and Umesh Yadav (0), fell in consecutive deliveries off Laughlin in the 16th over.
Earlier, India pacer Umesh Yadav grabbed three wickets for 25 runs in a superb spell to restrict Rajasthan to 164 for 5. Umesh got the scalps of key batsmen in the form of opener Archer (0), captain Ajinkya Rahane (33) and Sanju Samson (0), and though the Royals recovered from a slow start, they failed to get the final flourish. The other opener Tripathi rose to the occasion with an unbeaten 80 off 58 balls, hitting five fours and a six. Rahane and Klassen (32 off 21 deliveries) made useful contributions at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Tripathi’s 99-run second wicket partnership with Rahane resurrected the Royals innings after the slow start. The home side were well placed at one point at 101 for 1 in the 12th over but duel strike by Umesh pegged them back. Tripathi, who has not been among the runs this year, came good today, reaching his fifty in 38 balls. Rahane missed out on his half century once again as he was declared out leg before after DRS review while trying to work the ball to the leg side. Brief scores: RR164/5 in 20 overs (Rahul Tripathi 80 n.o.; Umesh Yadav 3/25) beat RCB134 in 19.2 overs (AB De Villiers 53; Shreyas Gopal 4/16) by 30 runs.
HI names Rajinder Singh as president New Delhi, May 19 (IANS): Hockey India on Saturday named Rajinder Singh as its president after Mariamma Koshy submitted her resignation from the post. Koshy, a former statelevel striker, was appointed Hockey India chief in November 2016 after Narinder Dhruv Batra had stepped down after being elected as the president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Koshy had in various capacities been involved in hockey administration for over two decades. “Mariamma Koshy has contributed to Indian hockey over the last two decades and we are grateful for her services. She has been a guiding light for the Federation and also a big source of inspiration to many players and administrators alike. We wish her the best in her future endeavors,” Hockey India secretary general Mushtaque Ahmad said in a statement. Rajinder Singh took charge on Saturday. He was earlier the Hockey India treasurer and is currently the treasurer of the Jammu & Kashmir state unit. “We are happy to name Rajinder Singh as the president of Hockey India from May 19 following the resignation of Mariamma Koshy. We wish Rajinder Singh the best in this new role,” Mushtaque Ahmad added.
Italy great Buffon bids tearful farewell to Juventus Turin, May 19 (Agencies): Italy great Gianluigi Buffon played his final game for Juventus on Saturday before tearfully exiting after a trophy-laden 17-year career in a 2-1 win over already relegated Verona. Buffon - who had captained Juventus to a seventh straight Serie A title and fourth consecutive Italian Cup triumph this season took his final bow midway through the second half. It was the 656th game for the evergreen 40-year-old who arrived in Turin in 2001 from Parma for a then world record €52 million fee. The goalkeeper and captain was substituted by coach Massimiliano Allegri are 63 minutes to take an ovation before 40 000 emotional Juventus fans many with their eyes brimming with tears. Juventus were two goals up thanks to Daniele Rugani after 49 minutes
Buffon is embraced by players as he leaves the field for the last time in a Juventus shirt.
and Miralem Pjanic three minutes later when Buffon came off the pitch. Goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio made his Serie A debut between the posts but Alessio Cerci pulled one back for the visitors on 76 minutes, ending Juventus’s bid for a record 23 games in one season without conceding a goal. Buffon had said he did not want anything special
for his final game. “I want to live this day normally. I ask nothing except what I have already had, esteem, affection and respect. The rest I do not need it. As a child, I did not like birthdays and be in the centre of attention,” Buffon had said. But there was thundering applause and singing as the goalkeeper and Juventus captain emerged from the
locker rooms. He was accompanied onto the pitch at the Allianz Stadium by his three children - the youngest, Leopoldo, in the arms of his partner Ilaria D’Amico, and the other two, Louis Thomas and David Lee, led by the hand of his ex-wife Alena Seredova. “There is only one number 1, there is only one number 1”, they sang in the
tribunes before kick-off, as Buffon hugged his teammates one by one. Buffon hugged each of his team-mates including his successor Polish keeper Wojciech Szczesny and new captain Giorgio Chiellini and took his place in between the post for his final game. The crowd cheered his every move with his first save after quarter of an hour against Mohamed Fares. The moment everyone was waiting for came at after 63 minutes. Buffon hugged every team-mate, every member of staff, waved at the crowd until he got to the bench, rested his head back and sighed with eyes close. Called loudly by the public, Buffon, after a brief stop in the locker room, returned, with the game still in progress, and started the round of the field to shake hands, under the driving rain and thunder.
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Svitolina reaches Italian Open final
Elina Svitolina returns a shot to Anett Kontaveit during the Italian Open in Rome on May 19.
ROME, May 19 (Agencies): Holder Elina Svitolina dominated Anett Kontaveit 6-4, 6-3 in 74 minutes on Saturday to reach a second straight final at the Italian Open. The Ukrainian will play for the trophy on Sunday against the winner of the high-profile semi-final between Maria Sharapova and top seed Simona Halep. The first meeting between Svitolina and Kontaveit featured four breaks of serve in the first eight games, with the fourthseeded defending champion
snatching the early lead after 39 minutes. Svitolina moved to 3-1 in the second set, reached 5-3 with an ace and served out victory a game later on her second match point. “I’m very proud of myself already that I reached the final. You know, it was really tough, from the beginning, from the first match,” world No. 4 Svitolina said. “I work for these kind of matches, I work on it every day. When my opponent tries to hit everything, I have an answer. And when my opponent tries to play maybe a little bit more into
court I can attack, so that’s an answer.” “Today, I think I was very solid with my performance. And this was really, really good. I’m very proud of this, that I could stay really consistent all match.” Svitolina will be bidding to win her eighth successive final dating back to last season as she bids for a third title this year after winning in Brisbane and Dubai.
Nadal beat Djokovic Rafael Nadal won a royal battle against old foe Novak Djokovic to reach his 10th Rome Masters final and stay on course to reclaim the world No 1 spot. Nadal, who is now 10-0 in semi-finals at the Foro Italico, earned a hardfought 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 win as he continued his bid to lift an eighth career title at the Foro Italico. Second-ranked Nadal must win the final on Sunday to return to the top of the rankings after losing that position to Roger Federer last week.
Pliskova fined after hitting chair Rome, May 19 (Agencies): Karolina Pliskova has been fined a “four-digit amount” for smashing an umpire’s chair in Rome earlier this week. The world No 5 was furious at a line call in the penultimate game of her defeat to Greek Maria Sakkari at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. After her smash was called out - and shown on TV replays to be inside the line - Pliskova pleaded with umpire Marta Mrozinska to over-rule but to no avail. After Sakkari wrapped up victory, Pliskova initially held out her hand to Mrozinska only to withdraw it and smash her racket against the side of the umpire’s chair, creating a sizeable hole. The WTA does not make its sanctions public, but Pliskova’s fiance and manager Michal Hrdlicka revealed on Twitter both that the 26-year-old had been fined and that she will donate the same amount to charity.
Barcelona honours Andres Iniesta
Iniesta was given a special Barcelona shirt to commemorate his time at the club.
Barcelona, May 19 (IANS): FC Barcelona bid their official farewell to long-time captain Andres Iniesta with an event at Camp Nou that highlighted the legendary midfielder’s role in the team’s tremendous success over the past decade. Iniesta, 34, joined the Barcelona organisation as a 12-year-old, playing in the youth divisions and the B team before being promoted to the main squad in 2002. The entire team and coaching staff, current and former club executives, Iniesta’s family, ex-teammates Samuel Eto’o and Xavi
Hernandez, and worldclass athletes from other sports such as NBA stars Pau and Marc Gasol were among the roughly 300 invited guests on Friday. Journalist Jordi Evole played the role of master of ceremonies, introducing Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Eto’o, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and others who took the microphone to share anecdotes from a podium crowded with trophies representing the 32 titles Iniesta has won with Barcelona, including the 2017-2018 La Liga and Copa del Rey. “These final hours are not passing easily. It’s difficult to accept it and to
think that the moment is coming to leave the club. I’m trying to enjoy it to the max, especially on Sunday when I will say goodbye to what has been my home,” said Iniesta. The tribute began with the screening of a video about Iniesta’s career featuring commentary by former Barcelona stars Pau Gasol, Iker Casillas, Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique Martinez, Marc Marquez and Franck Ribery, among many others. Sunday’s match at the Camp Nou against Real Sociedad will be Iniesta’s chance to say his goodbyes to Barcelona supporters.
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