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C’garh: Naxals blow up police vehicle; 7 policemen killed

Chelsea beat Man Utd to win FA Cup

Pope Francis to create 14 new cardinals

national, Page 11

sports, Page 16

international, Page 13

BJP under Modi can transform NE region: Shah

GUWAHATI, MAY 20 (AGENCIES): BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday said that the people of the North Eastern states have realized that it is the BJP government under the prime minister who can bring about development and transform the region. He also said improved relations with neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan under Prime Minister Narendra Modi would transform the economy of the region, leading to higher growth. “The Prime Minister’s initiative to sign the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh will lead to development in the region and within five to ten years the ports in the neighbouring country will carry goods produced in the northeast,” he said. The agreement will also open the Bangladesh market for products manufactured in the North East, the party president said. Shah was addressing the third conclave of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) here, attended by six chief ministers of the region. He charged that Assam and some states of the region, which had one

Govt plans major changes in allocation of civil services NEW DELHI, MAY 20 (PTI): Central government is considering a major change in the allocation of services to successful candidates of civil services examination. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the department concerned to examine if the services can be allocated after the completion of foundation course, according to an official communiqué. At present, service allocation to the candidates are made well before the commencement of the foundation course. The PMO has desired to examine if service allocation/cadre allocation to probationers selected on the basis of the examination can be made after foundation course, as per the communication sent by the Personnel Ministry to different cadrecontrolling authorities. The departments concerned have been asked to examine the feasibility of giving due weightage to the performance in the foundation course, and making service allocation as well as cadre allocation to all India services officers based on the combined score obtained in the civil services examination and the foundation course, the communiqué said.

This is it!

“I didn’t mean anything bad. I just said people might think we got a lot of election money for shopping.” K Y M C

Rio calls for peaceful coexistence of NE States

Amit Shah with chief ministers-- Sarbananda Sonowal, Neiphiu Rio and N Biren Singh at the 3rd conclave of North East Democratic Alliance in Guwahati on Sunday. (PTI)

of the highest growth rates in country during independence, had gone down drastically during the Congress rule, Shah said. “It is Modi-ji who gave prime importance to the region, analysed and understood the problems and evolved ways to bring about development. “If the states follow the measures initiated by the prime minister, there can be positive results and the North East can achieve a very high growth rate,” he said. During the last four years, the prime minister has taken measures to bring peace in the region, solve

border disputes between nations and states and ensure corruption-free governments in the region. “Modi has improved relations with Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar leading to peace in the region, secured the 5,000-kilometre long international border and initiated the Act East Policy, leading to greater economic ties with South East Asian countries,” the BJP president said. The NEDA, which comprises BJP and its allies in the region, has a big role to play in the implementation of the Act East Policy and transform the economy

of the region, the BJP leader said. He also highlighted the special initiative taken up by the BJP government to increase air, rail, road and IT connectivity in the North East. It is obvious that when political parties come together, there will be political alliances but we have come together to unite people, their language, heritage and culture inspite of their diversity,” he added. There are 217 tribes and 185 languages spoken in the region and “they are not our burden but our strength. The NEDA will strive to unite them and help develop the region.”

DIMAPUR, MAY 20 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday said that though each of the North Eastern States may have different backgrounds, histories and cultures, nevertheless, the region is one entity and that unless the States coexist with one another, the region will face problems. Addressing the third conclave of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), Rio remarked, “We need one another and I feel strongly that we have to co-exist.” Stating that the Naga peace process was on for the past 21 years, Rio expressed optimism that the issue would be resolved soon and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP-led NDA government’s sincerity towards the Naga peace process. “In this, I seek the support of our sister Northeastern States and I assure you that Nagas do not mean to go against any

State or any people and I sincerely hope the settlement will bring more unity and oneness among us. The apprehensions that some of you harbour can be dispelled so that we all co-exist in harmony,” he said. Raising the contentious issue of inter-State border dispute, Rio recognised the fact that there was a prolonged border issue with Assam for which there was a case pending in the Supreme Court. Rio said he was happy to note that North East Democratic Alliance convenor, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma had told him that they should start talking to find an amicable solution to the border issue. “I fully support this and feel that all neighbouring States should come together to solve their boundary disputes because these small issues can keep us divided for a long time to come,” he opined. (Cont’d on p-7)

Top agenda is to solve Naga problem: Zeliang D I M A P U R , M AY 2 0 (NPN): Highlighting various initiatives taken by the previous NPF-led regime in facilitating the Naga peace process, leader of opposition and former chief minister TR Zeliang on Sunday urged the electorate to vote for a candidate whose party’s priority was settling the protracted Naga political issue. “For the Naga Peoples’ Front, our top agenda is to resolve Naga political problem,” he asserted. Addressing a huge gathering at Tuensang Town Hall while campaigning for NPF candidate C Apok Jamir for the ensuing Lok Sabha by-poll, Zeliang lambasted chief minister Neiphiu Rio for allegedly misleading the people on the Naga political issue, stating “any leader can speak for Naga solution to get votes, but the Naga people will judge from action.” Asserting that NDPPBJP alliance was vastly different from NPF-BJP alliance, the former chief minister reminded the gathering that “NPF-led DAN government managed to convince BJP MLAs in passing a resolution in the State

Assembly on December 15, 2017 for election only after solution to the Naga political problem was arrived at.” On this note, he questioned the NDPP as to why it did not try to convince its alliance partner BJP to withdraw the “drastic action” taken against its two leaders– Kheto Sema and Tsasepi Sangtam– who were signatories to the joint statement issued by several organisations on January 29 this year. Maintaining that NDPP’s silence over the action taken on the two BJP leaders was a clear indication that Rio and his party was “supporting election and not solution,” the leader of NPF legislative party called upon the Nagas to identify those leaders who are playing with the Nagas with tricky speeches and public dialogue while they have different plans inside to sabotage the peace process. “Naga people should cross check who is talking for the sake of talking and who is talking based on action on the ground,” Zeliang stated. (Cont’d on p-7)

Mnp NPF differs with Dr. Shürho over BJP CEO directives Petrol, diesel touch all time high

GUWAHATI/DIMA PUR, MAY 20 (AGENCIES/NPN): Manipur NPF unit on Sunday chose to be part of the BJP-led government despite NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu’s assertion that the four NPF legislators in Manipur now had no reason have truck with the BJP since NPF as a party had completely severed its ties with the saffron party. According to a Hindustan Times report, the Manipur unit of the NPF said that it has not received any official communication from party president, Dr. Shürhozelie. In another clear sign of division in the party’s ranks, NPF’s Manipur leaders also took part in Sunday’s North East Democratic Alliance or NEDA (the BJP-led umbrella of regional parties) conclave in Guwahati even as senior NPF leaders from

Nagaland decided to stay away. “We have read it in the papers. But there is no official communication,” said Awangbow Newmai, who heads the NPF in Manipur and is one of the four NPF MLAs who have lent support to the N Biren Singh-led coalition government. “We have no problems with the Manipur government we will continue to be a part of it,” Newmai insisted. On Friday, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu had told Nagaland Post that the four NPF legislators in Manipur had no reason to be part of the BJP-led government in Manipur since the party has completely severed ties with the BJP. Interestingly, NPF press secretary Sebastian Zumvu had told Hindustan Times that TR Zeliang is expected to stake claim to

form the government in Nagaland on Monday. “We are busy with by-polls. But we will approach the Governor on Monday and ask him to invite us to form the government since we are the single largest party,” Sebastian also confirmed that NPF president has asked the Manipur MLAs to withdraw support. When asked if the NPF-- which had been an ally of the BJP for the last 15 years, has officially withdrawn from the NEDA, Sebastian said there is nothing official about it but “effectively the party is out of NEDA.” He explained how the party is keeping a distance from the BJP and how NPF’s lone member of Rajya Sabha KG Kenye recently requested the chairman of the House to allot him a seat in the opposition benches.

to electors

DIMAPUR, MAY 20 (NPN): State Chief Electoral Officer, Abhijit Sinha has informed all electors to produce their EPICs on the voting day for the by-election to the Nagaland parliamentary constituency 2018 on May 28. Electors, who can not produce EPIC, have been asked to produce either one of the following photo identity documents for establishing their identity: passport; driving license; service identity cards with photograph issue to employees by Central/ State Govt. PSUs/ Public Limited Companies; passbooks with photograph issued by bank/ post office; PAN card; smart card issued by RGI under NPR; MNREGA job card; health insurance smart card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour; pension document with photograph; Authenticated Photo Voter Slip issued by the election machinery; official identity cards issued to MPs/ MLAs/ MLCs and Aadhaar Card.

NEW DELHI, MAY 20 (PTI): Petrol price Sunday touched a record high of Rs 76.24 per litre and diesel climbed to its highest ever level of Rs 67.57 in New Delhi as the oil PSUs passed on four weeks of relentless rise in international oil prices to consumers. Petrol price today increased by 33 paisa a litre in Delhi -- the highest since the daily price revision came into force in mid-June 2017, and diesel by 26 paisa, according to price notification issued by state-owned oil firms. Rates vary from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT. Prices in Delhi are the cheapest in all metros and most state capitals. On Friday, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg refused to say if the government will

Fuel prices in state capitals AS on May 20 Agartala

`72 (Petrol)

`65.68 (Diesel)

Aizawl

` 72

` 64.88.13

Gangtok

` 79

` 69.30.25

Guwahati

` 78

` 70.53.37

Imphal

` 74

` 65.65.33

Itanagar

` 72

` 64.86.14

Kohima

` 74

` 65.93.70

Shillong

` 75

` 67.38.62

cut excise duty on auto fuel to ease the burden on consumers. The BJP-led government had raised excise duty nine times -- totalling Rs 11.77 per litre on petrol and Rs 13.47 on diesel -between November 2014 and January 2016 to shore up finances as global oil prices fell, but then cut the tax just once in October last year by Rs 2 a litre. No sooner had Karnataka polled to elect a new state government,

HIV&AIDS claims 1,521 lives in Nagaland Model code does not bring Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAY 20 (NPN): Nagaland registered altogether 23,163 HIV positive cases, of which 1,521 died, from 1999 to March this year. This was stated by ARK Foundation president Ketho Angami while speaking at a function organised jointly by NNP+, KNP+, Family Planning Association of India (Nagaland branch), Kripa Foundation, NUN, Kohima Users Network and ARK Foundation at RHFPC Satellite Centre here on Sunday on the occasion of 35th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service. Speaking on the theme “Reflecting on our past, preparing for our future”, Ketho expressed serious concern over the ever-increasing number of new HIV infection, even as he stressed on the need to revamp the approach strategy.

According to him, 16,983 persons had registered for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) till March 2018, of which 11,444 have been put on ART. He also said there were 7,290 persons on ART who needed regular medication and monitoring test. TB is the most common infection found among HIV positives and therefore the real killer is TB rather than HIV itself, he remarked. “So to win the battle against HIV & AIDS, we cannot continue to have a lukewarm approach towards TB. The working relation and partnership have to start between NSACS and RNTCP and the NGOs working on AIDS,” he asserted. Ketho was of the view that a similar approach has to be formulated with the health department for viral hepatitis for treatment of HIV and hepatitis co infections. In Nagaland,

one of the major players to get this job done is not only Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) but Legislators’ Forum on AIDS (LFA) Nagaland as well, he added. Calling for reactivating LFA, he stressed that when there is a massive need for combating HIV&AIDS, political will cannot remain confined to contributing Rs 1 lakh and remaining silent on the whole issue throughout the year. “Our legislators have to make budgetary provisions for innovative strategies, besides the NACO approach, which is not yielding a satisfactory result. It is time for the chief minister to convene a meeting of the AIDS Council,” he said. Urging NSACS and LFA to pull up their socks, Ketho also asked the policy makers to re commit themselves to prevent further

AIDS-related deaths in the State. In his speech, NNP+ president Lanu said International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service serves as a community mobilisation campaign for raising social consciousness about HIV&AIDS. He said with 37 million people living with HIV today, International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service also serves as an important intervention for global solidarity, breaking down barriers of stigma and discrimination and giving new hope to new generation. He called upon everyone to recommit for reducing the spread of HIV. Lanu also urged the gathering to join hands and continue working together for demolishing HIV-related stigmas and discriminations and ensuring access to care, support and treatment.

governance to halt: ECI

NEW DELHI, MAY 20 (PTI): The Election Commission has brushed aside arguments that the model code of conduct brings governance to a halt during polls, saying it only bars governments from announcing fresh projects and schemes during the period. The poll watchdog also told the Law Commission that as and when government departments approach it with ‘references’ to clear proposals and schemes during poll time, it takes a fast decision understanding the urgency involved. The issue of model code of conduct came up for elaborate discussion at a meeting between the top brass of EC and law panel here on May 16 when they met to discuss the possibility of holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and (Cont’d on p-7) state assemblies.

When members of the law panel asked the EC about the “argument” that the model code brings governance to a halt, the poll panel rejected the suggestion outrightly, sources aware of the deliberations said. The EC was of the view that the code does not bring governance to a halt. It said the code only bars announcement and launch of new schemes and projects so that voters are not influenced by the party in power. It also told the law panel that “it works with alacrity” when government departments seek its permission to go ahead with certain decisions during model code period. It said several ‘references’ are received by it and it tries to dispose most on them in a time-bound manner.

state-owned IOC, HPCL and BPCL on Monday ended a hiatus in revising petrol and diesel prices that began on April 25 and reverted to the 11-month old practices of changing rates on a daily basis. Oil PSUs are estimated to have lost about Rs 500 crore on absorbing higher cost resulting from the spike in international oil rates and fall in rupee against the US dollar during the nearly three week hiatus.

Gen Abhay Krishna visits border areas D I M A P U R , M AY 2 0 (NPN): Lt. Gen. Abhay Krishna, GOC-in-chief, Eastern Command on Sunday reviewed the security scenario along the IndoMyanmar International border-- Lungwa, Mon and Tuensang sector. According to PRO (Defence), the commander was briefed on the ongoing operations by the Assam Rifles. Accompanied by GOC 3 Corps, Lt. Gen. Gopal R, the commander also interacted with the locals of the areas. He lauded AR troops for their hard work and operational acumen. The general later departed for Kolkata on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, PRO informed that the scheduled visit of Defence minister, Nirmala Sitharaman to 3 Corps Hqs, did not materialise due to “unforeseen technical contingencies.” K Y M C

Health Mela conducted at Angjangyang, Mon

The team that conducted the Health Mela on May 19. DIMAPUR: A Health Mela, under Mon District, was held at Angjangyang on May 19 which gave free multispeciality health care services and worked to increase health awareness. A press release said District Health Society (DHS) Mon chose the said village as it had no Health Units and Health Melas under DHS had never been held there or covered it in recent years. The Mela covered four villages specifically Angjangyang, Changlang,

Jakphang and Angphang in which services like medicine, gynae, paediatrics, ENT, dental, etc were provided under the umbrella of the mela. Free diagnosis of patients were done and free medicine was also distributed in the Health Mela. The patients included 18 gynae patients, 11 ANC, 30 Copper T insertions, 82 paedia, 27 ENT, 20 Dental (out of which 15 were extractions), 56 lab test which included blood grouping (ABO), sugar (RBS), VDRL, ICTC, MP,

AFB, Hemoglobin, pregnancy test, and the rest of the cases were under the general catagory. The camp was assisted by Dr. Akaba, Dy CMO, Mon, Dr. Supongmeren, SMO (Gynaecologist), Dr. Chingmang Paul (Pediatrician), Dr. Yingnai (ENT), Dr. Neiphrezo Soriinuo, Dental Surgeon, Dr. Manom, Dr. Lauba, and Dr. Limajungshi along with 6 nurses, 2 lab technicians, 1 vaccinator, 2 pharmacists, along with non-technical staff of the block .

state

ZSUN warns proxy teachers

Gorkha students union Dimapur

Participants of the GSU cleanliness drive conducted at Dimapur Railway Station.

DIMAPUR: Gorkha Students Union Dimapur successfully organized a cleanliness program on May 19, under Swaach Bharat Abhiyan with the objective to maintain a clean environment. K

A press release from the union said that GSUD president, Sunil Limbu and DGU chairman, Kumar Subba along with other leaders from different units picked up brooms as encouragement for the

youngsters in Dimapur Railway Station and the auto parking area. Gorkha student bodies from different colleges, schools and units participated in the cleanliness drive.

news in Brief

DIMAPUR: Zeme Students’ Union (N) has issued a strong warning against proxy/substitute NNC and FGN joint meeting: A joint meeting of the NNC and the FGN will be held on teachers in government schools under its juris- May 28, 10 a.m at Transit Peace Camp (TPC) Kohima. FGN secretary, Thihü Khamo, through a press release said the meeting will mainly discuss the running situation in diction. According to a press release issued by ZSUN Nagaland. Eligible central authorities, regional authorities and high ranking Naga army information and publicity secretary, Suirangbe officers of the NNC/FGN have been requested to attend the meeting. Zeliang, the union, at its executive council held SNUNS informs: South Nagas Union of Nagaland State (SNUNS) has invited successful on May 18 resolved to stick to its annual executive Class X & XII South Naga Students of the recently declared 2018 NBSE final results, resolution 7 on banning proxy/substitute teachers their parents and other interested persons to its Orientation & Felicitation function. The in government schools under its jurisdiction. function will be held on the topic “Choice of subjects leading to career options”, at AIDA Erring teachers have been directed to resume Hall (Don Bosco Complex) on May 22, 11 a.m (registration at 10:30 a.m). their duties and on failing to comply with this directive, ZSUN warned of severe action, including Lotha Catholic Hymn and Prayer book: A launching programme for the 3rd edition of imposition of fines up to Rs. 50,000 for first time Lotha Catholic Hymn and Prayer Book will be held on May 24, 11 a.m, at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Wokha. L. Peter Humtsoe, chairman, Lotha Catholic Literature Committee defaulters and other necessary actions. It said that the union had collected much data will release the book. M. Samuel Ezung, member LCU, has requested all the Catechists, and analyzed mal practices in educational insti- president LCWA, LCYA and all the invitees to attend the programme. tutions under its jurisdiction, and had submitted CEDOK to felicitate students: Commission for Education, Diocese of Kohima (CEDOK) the documents to the concerned department for will be felicitating rank holders and subject toppers of all major subjects of HSLC and HSSLC examinations from Catholic schools along with selected teachers for their merinecessary action. During its executive meeting the union torious service on May 26, 12:30 p.m. at Carmel Higher Secondary School, Chekiye 4th also resolved to stand firm in making the village mile Dimapur. All the selected teachers, rank holders and subject toppers from catholic schools proper, and among the best places for schools and their parents have been invited for the same. education imparted by suitable and professional teachers. It also lamented the poor performance of government institutions in the recently declared HSLC & HSSLC results. The union also congratulated all the successful candidates and conveyed prayers for the best in their future endeavours. ZSUN also took note of the SSA teachers’ issue and said it was a stumbling block for teachers in performing their best duties. It requested the concerned department and the government to look into their grievances. “The union will always (be) there to support and work cohesively in regards to educational matter” it stated. The union called on the teacher fraternity to continue their sincere effort to impart quality education to children. The release also said that the union took stern note of negligence and erring teachers and asked them to be at their stations failing which, the union said, it would not com- Second phase polling personnel training underway on May 19 at Dimapur promise with the “no work, no pay” policy. Government College for the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election. (NP)

Teachers’ workshop on SLD held DIMAPUR: A one-day workshop on Specific Lear ning Disabilities (SLD) for teachers was held at Charis High Academy, Chumoükedima on May 19. A press release said the workshop was organised in collaboration with ORKIDS, New Delhi. It addressed issues of learning disabilities like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ ADD), non-verbal learning disabilities, dyslexia etc. and the ways in which these affect a child’s learning process. Teachers from Livingstone Higher Secondary School, Hope Academy, Maple Tree School, Mount Mary, St Joseph School, Agape School, Cherry Blossom School (Kohima), G.Rio School (Kohima) represented their respective institutions. Charis Academy administrator, Chanmayo J. Aier, in her welcome address, emphasized on the need for SLD awareness. Incessant rains has caused damage to the only road She said that the workshop connectivity between Zunheboto and Suruhuto near had been organised to help Naltoqa 8th NAP headquarter causing immense teachers bring up a child in their own ability. Insisting hardships to the people of the area.

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that education had to be viewed through a different lens now, she said, “If I cannot learn the way you teach me, teach me in a way I can learn.” The resource person, Dr. Geet Oberio, founder president, ORKIDS Multidisciplinary Clinic, gave a briefing on the importance of understanding SLD and said that teachers needed to know about special care needs with a clear understanding of the children’s backgrounds. The causes of students’ underperformance were also discussed and it was noted that the lack of professionally trained teachers and disoriented learning styles for students having Specific Learning Disabilities were some of the primary reasons. Teachers numbering to about fifty received the training on the way children should be taught. Early signs and symptoms, checklist for screening children, using the DALI screening tool for screening dyslexia and differentiating LD from other disabilities (differential diagnosis) were also covered during the one-day workshop.

Preliminary survey for IFAD in Kohima DIMAPUR: Head of department (HoD) of Agri & allied of Kohima District on May 17 made a preliminary survey for International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and other related activities of the departments. A press release by SDAO, Tseminyu, Viwheto Thorie, stated that the team visited Gukhanyu village and Kethaga area and held brief interactions with the different village councils and the farmers of the area. All Heads of department gave briefings about their departmental programs while the farmers also shared their problems and grievances with the officers. The farmers also appealed the Agri & Allied departments to identify the potential crops & livestock which would be suitable for their villages and to extend help wherever possible.

Pukhayi campaigns for Tokheho at Aghunato DIMAPUR: Advisor, Food & Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology and NSDMA, Pukhayi Sumi has called upon electorates of Aghunato constituency to vote for People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) candidate, Tokheho Yepthomi, in the ensuing Lok Sabha by-election. According to a DIPR report, Pukhayi while addressing a rally organised by NDPP Aghunato for on May 18 at Aghunato town, urged electorates to vote for the right and able candidate. He also expressed confidence that the PDA candidate would win the Lok Sabha election with the support of the people. NDPP Zunheboto division, president, Khehoshe and GBs from four ranges under Aghunato – GB Hetovi (Aghunato Range), GB Kavito (Tokiye Range), GB Khuvito (Hoshepu Range) and GB Vitokhu (Sata Range) also spoke in the rally. The programme was chaired by NDPP president, Hoito I. Achumi, invocation was said by ATBC (Nito Mount) associate Women Pastor, a special number was presented by Aghali A. Chishi.

One arrested in murder case DIMAPUR: Wokha police, on May 19 arrested one individual in connection with a case of murder. A press release issued by Wokha SP said that on May 15, an unidentified dead body of a non-local with a head injury was recovered at DAB Sector-B at Ralan, Nagaland and after observing all legal formalities the dead body was handed over to OC, Uriamghat PS in the presence of neutral forces for post mortem. According to the release, “the Assam side” suspected the involvement of Nagas in the murder. After intense investigations, on May 19, Wokha Police finally arrested one Mankara Topu, aged 50 years, s/o late Jakat Topu v/o Ranchi, Bihar present add- Mazagaon/Yanpha, DAB sector -B Ralan. Act-

The arrested individual with the police team. ing on specific inputs, a police team led by UBI, Akumnungsang, OC Ralan PS arrested the accused at his residence at Mazagaon/ Yanpha. The release said that with the arrest of the main culprit, tension in border areas between Assam and Nagaland had now relaxed.

The press release said that it had been “a blind case” in which the investigating skills of the police officers are tested. However, the case could be solved quickly because of the relentless efforts, timely actions and brilliant investigation by Ralan OC and his team.

NSSATA Peren slam government silence DIMAPUR: NSSATA Peren unit has “strongly voice out” against the silence of the state government to the 3 point demand served on April 23. A press release from NSSATA Peren president, Huzengluibo and general secretary, Kelidau appealed to the government to solve the issues of the genuine teachers first

instead of absorbing the contract, ad-hoc, fixed and backdoor appointees into the state cadre. The unit has reminded the authority that there won’t be any “Quality Education” before treating the teachers right. The release said that without a concrete solution, the unit would continue boycotting classes as per their resolution.

USLA holds revival programme

The revival programme in progress on Sunday. KIPHIRE: The third phase of United Sangtam Lithroti Ashimúkhong (USLA) revival was held for Longkhim and Chare Area at Longkhim Town Sangtam Baptist Church from May 18 to 20. The theme of the revival was “Rebuild the

Ruined” where Sangtam Baptist Lithro Dimapur pastor, Rev. Thridong and USBLA Kiphire secretary, Dr. Apise were the speakers. The official delegates from Longkhim Chare Sangtam churches numbered about 300.

A total of about seven services were conducted. In a press release, Executive Secretary Rev. C. Lima thanked the host church, delegates and main speakers for making the spiritual renewal event a remarkable one. It may be mentioned

that Sangtams commemorate the 40th year of the advent of revival wave in her soil and revival in all the zones of Sangtam inhabitated areas viz. Kiphire and Dimapur-Kohima, and Longkhim area also marks this historic revival event. K

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WEATHER FORECAST May 21

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Showers and a heavier t-storm 31 24 Aizawl

Showers and a heavier t-storm 24 18

Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots Imphal

33 23

Showers and a heavier t-storm 30 17

Itanagar A thunderstorm in the area

31 21

Shillong

A shower and t-storm around 23 16

Kohima

A shower and t-storm around 24 16

Dimapur A shower and t-storm around 33 21 Mkg

A shower and t-storm around 26 16

Tuensang A shower and t-storm around 19 12 Wokha

Couple of thunderstorms

26 18

Zunheboto A shower and t-storm around 24 14

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India Skills Competition Nagaland teachers felicitated Nagaland 2018 concludes

D I M A P U R : S h owc a s ing skills in cooking and patisserie/confectionary by students, the four day ‘India skills competition Nagaland 2018’ concluded with a grand finale held at Mhachaki, Kohima on May 19. According to DIPR, the four day India skill competition was organised by Directorate of Employment, Skill development and Entrepreneurship Nagaland in collaboration with event partner Synergy groups enterprise. India Skills Competition, Nagaland 2018, was funded by National Skill Development Corporation, a public & private partnership company with the mandate of catalysing the skill landscape in India. Commissioner & Secretary, L&E, SD&E, Anenla T. Ao in her short speech thanked the organiser for taking the initiative of organising such an event and making it a successful one. She pointed out that due to lack of proper infrastructure Nagaland was struggling and unable to succeed like other states. She opined that Nagaland government should organise more events and train people, especially the

Commissioner & Secretary, L&E, SD&E, Anenla T. Ao giving away the 1st prize to Sentienla Kichu, the winner of the Cooking skill at the grand finale on May 19. (DIPR)

younger generation. She further encouraged the participants to grab the opportunity and even take up the skills as their profession. Addressing the gathering, Analyst for North East Region NSDC Zimik said “youth of north eastern states have lots of potential and such events gives them the right platform to showcase their skills”. Encouraging the participants, he said that this was the first step and through their skills and talents the youth could make Nagaland proud. He stated that the

Governor meets NMDA delegation

NSDC would continue to support in the organisation of such events financially as well as technically. The participants showcased their skills competing in cooking & patisserie/ confectioner y making. The cooking skill winner was Sentienla Kichu, 1st and 2nd runner-ups were won by Begum Apchana and Mengukhrielie. For the patisserie/confectionery skill competition, the winner was Vikhonuo Hibo, 1st and 2nd runner-ups were Renphamo Ezung and Keneiseinuo Kere. The winners walked

away with a certificate & a cash prize of Rs. 25000, Rs. 15000, Rs. 10000 each and two days training at Exotic School of Cooking. All the participants were also given a cash of Rs 2000 each. The winners of India Skills will get a chance to represent India at world skills Kazan, Russia 2019 and at the National level in Bhubaneswar in June, 2018. The panel of judges for the competition were Rovi Chasie, Aien Jamir, Alemjungla Jamir, Joel Basumatari and Chenti Phom. The opening remark was given by joint secretary L&E, SD&E Deptt. & convenor, Organizing Committee, who also chaired the programme. A short video on the entire competition of the Indian skills competition was compiled and presented by Synergy Groups (Event). Other highlights of the programme were the result declaration and prize distribution by Commissioner & Secretary, L&E, SD&E, Deptt. Anenla T. Sato. Vote of thanks was delivered by Director Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Y. Vandamshan Lotha.

Award winners along with the organizers of the award ceremony at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAY 20 (NPN): Genius Career Guide Dimapur in collaboration with CT University Punjab organized a ‘Best Teacher Award Ceremony’ at Hotel Acacia, here on Sunday where 90 teachers from various schools and institutions in Nagaland were awarded. The awardees were selected after a survey was conducted amongst principals and students of different schools and colleges in Nagaland. In his speech, chief

guest of the event, CT University, Punjab, vice chancellor, Dr. Harsh Sadawati said educationists play important roles in shaping a country and society but often their contributions go unappreciated and the general population do not fully recognise their sacrifices. He congratulated the award winning teachers for their selfless sacrifices and encouraged them to be dedicated in the profession they had chosen. Earlier Dr. Sadawati inaugurated the ceremony and later handed out ‘Best

Teacher’ certificates and mementos to the award winning teachers. The award ceremony was conceptualised by Genius Career Guide founders-Subhankar Das and Momena Das after taking into account the contributions made by teachers which go unnoticed even though students are felicitated for their achievements every year. Genius Career Guide is a free career counselling centre and educational consultancy while CT University, Punjab is an industry driven university of North India.

ZPO Nagaland appreciates corrective measure

DIMAPUR: Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) Nagaland has expressed its appreciation for the corrective measure under taken by the office of the Chief Secretary for writing a clarification letter apologizing for the confusion that was created, although it was received late. ZPO Nagaland, through a press release said that it had anticipated the clarificaThe newly NMDA delegation with Governor P. B. Acharya. tion being made publicly DIMAPUR: Nagaland within the MRP rates, keep- gratitude to the Governor through mass media, but Governor, P. B. Acharya ing vigil on influx of sub- for his good wishes and for still, “on the whole”, it was appreciative of the met a delegation from the standard drugs, checking in- hosting them. Nagaland Medicine Dealers filtration of spurious drugs Association (NMDA) at Raj and illegal trade practices Bhavan on May 19. etc., apart from medically According to a press helping needy NGOs and release from NMDA general organisations. secretary, Basu Damani, The Governor apprebesides extending his good ciated the activities of the wishes to the newly elected association and extended his NMDA team, the Governor best wishes to it. He also sughad also invited them to Raj gested that the association Bhavan for a one on one also contribute to the efforts interaction to discuss the of the Central government’s association’s activities. ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ On meeting Acharya, Abhiyan to promote the the association apprised the project. The association Governor about its activi- assured the Governor that ties like organising medical it would contribute its best camps during epidemics and effort towards this end. other health emergencies, The press release exkeeping medicine prices tended the association’s

step taken by the chief secretary’s office. It also expressed its gratefulness to all who stood with it “coming out stoutly supporting the legitimate identity of the indigenous Zeliang people of Peren district” when it went on to seek clarification from the authority of the state’s bureaucracy for having created such a

“questionable administrative blunder and demeaning the stance of all recognised indigenous tribes of Nagaland while sending inviting for the special meeting of all Tribal Hohos as convened by the PAC on May 11, 2018.” ZPO Nagaland also said it was “extremely grateful to the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority

and the Peren District Legal Services Authority” for the privilege of according reception to Justice Ajit Singh, Chief Justice, Gauhati High Court & Patronin-Chief, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, during his visit to Peren for the Inauguration of the Mega Legal Services Camp on May 19, coinciding with the inauguration of the

District Court at Peren. “The very instance of the visit of the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court to Peren has been a rarest of rare occasions for our people” it stated. According to ZPO, it instilled the confidence that justice is within reach and the hope plights being addressed in the right earnest against injustice had dawned.

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LSUB requests parents and guardians DIMAPUR: Lotha Students’ Union Bangalore (LSUB) has requested all parents and guardians of Lothas living in Bangalore to make sure that their children or wards register themselves, with their detailed addresses, at the office of the LSUB. LSUB president Shenshimong Ngullie and general secretary, Limhatung Ezung, in a press release said that proper registration would enable it to render necessary assistance to its members in times of need and by which it will be able to build a better recognition/bonding among the members in the city. Lotha Students’ Union Bangalore further informed parents and guardians to contact the office bearers through the following phone numbers for assistance also with matters relating to admissions in Bangalore: Shenshimong Ngullie at +919916387706 & Limhathung Ezung at +916361569174. K Y M C

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Rains likely to increase in NE

Guwahati, May 20 (Agencies): The Northeastern parts of the country have been witnessing good rainfall activity since a long time now. In fact, Pre-Monsoon rains have become a constant affair and on and off rains have been a regular feature over the region, skymetweather reported. The last 24 hours were also not very different, and rains of varied intensity were witnessed over the region. Some places witnessed heavy rainfall while other saw light to moderate showers. In the last 24 hours from 08:30 am on Saturday, Cherrapunji recorded heavy rains to the tune of 59.0 mm, followed by Kailashahar 43.0 mm, Agartala 27.0 mm, Aijal 6.0 mm, Barapani, Shillong and Dibrugarh 4.0 mm, Guwahati and North Lakhimpur 2.0 mm, Kohima and Lengpui 1.0 mm, Imphal 0.6 mm. Currently, a Western Disturbance will be moving across Tibet region. Simultaneously, warm and moist air mass from Bay of Bengal will be affecting northeast states and SubHimalayan West Bengal May 23 onward continuously. Hence, moderate to heavy rainfall at many places is expected over SubHimalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and northeast states between May 23 to May 27. Day temperatures are likely to decrease and will remain between 28-30 degrees. K Y M C

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Amit Shah in Guwahati amidst protests against citizenship bill

BJP national president Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati Sunday for a meeting of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) amidst protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted religious minorities from three neighboring countries. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) activists gathered at various parts of the route from the Guwahati airport to NEDA meeting venue, armed with black flags and placards. KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi led the protest outside the meeting venue at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalashetra in Panjabari area of the city since morning. While police initially allowed them to register their protest, around 0945 hours the protestors, including Gogoi, were arrested and taken away. KMSS activists in Azara, near the airport, were also arrested. Chatra Mukti Sangram Samiti and others also registered their protest. Meanwhile, Shah flew in a special flight, reaching Guwahati around 1000 hours. He was received at the airport by Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, NEDA convenor Dr himanta Biswa Sharma and BJP state president Ranjeet Dass, among others.

Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) Advisior Akhil Gogoi waves black flags as he is detained along with supporters in bus, during a protest before the arrival of BJP President Amit Shah at Panjabari in Guwahati on Sunday. (PTI) the Citizenship Act, 1955 to make illegal migrants belonging to six communities -- Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians -- eligible for Indian citizenship after six years of residence in the country. “We are strongly opposed to the Bill as it violates the clauses of the Assam Accord which was signed after six years of agitation in which 855 people had sacrificed their lives,” Bora said.

The Assam Accord is the fruit of the six-year Assam agitation and we cannot let its clauses be violated, he said. If the Bill is passed, it will ‘”threaten the identity of the indigenous people, change the demographic pattern of the state and there should be no division on the basis of religion”, he pointed out. “We hope Amit Shahji will realise the gravity of the situation that will result following the passing

of the Bill, understand the sentiments of the people and not proceed with it in the interest of the indigenous population,” he added. Shah, however, made no mention of the Bill during his address at the NEDA convention. Earlier in the day, KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi and his supporters were taken into custody while they were protesting against the Bill and was observing a ‘Black Day’ in protest against Shah’s visit.

Police nab 4 rhino poachers Cong-mukt NE after Mizoram polls: Shah

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I M P H A L , M ay 2 0 : Troops of Assam Rifles seized 1.162 kg of gold biscuit worth around Rs. 36.11 lakh allegedly smuggled from Myanmar to India on May 19. AR troops detected the smuggled item during routine checking at its check post at Khudengthabi along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102, an official sources said Sunday. The seized item along with the driver of the vehicle identified as Md Dawood Salam (32) son of Md Faijuddin handed over to officials of the Customs Preventive Force at Moreh, sources said. Altogether seven gold biscuits were detected. Four were found concealed inside the driver’s shoes.

feared that it would lead to widespread influx of Hindu Bangladeshis, thereby changing the demographic pattern of the state. On the other hand, the Bill has been welcomed in the Barak Valley where it is alleged that many Hindu Bangladeshis have settled since the creation of Bangladesh in 1971.

Police displaying the seized arms and ammunition.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 0 (NPN): Nagaon Police has apprehended a gang of rhino poachers from Manipur, who were also alleged to be involved in Rhino poaching in Kaziranga recently. According to reports, the two AK 47 rifles, six magazines and around 200 round live ammunition were recovered from their possession, police said.

Police has identified the four as- Biaklal (25) son of Pumkhanjan, New Lamka village, Churachandpur; Jamlun (30) son of Lianzakai, Bukpi village, Churachandpur; James Liankhanmung son of Songkhankhup, Bukpi village, Churachandpur and Liankhansuan son of Lt. Khamlang, New Lamka village, Churachandpur.

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We , t h e Ro t o m i S t u d e n t s ' U n i o n Zunheboto Unit with immense pride and honour congratulates Ms. Vitunali L Awomi, D/o Y. Lhotoi Awomi and Holivi Chishi of Rotomi Village for securing Top 18th positionin the NBSE HSLC Exam 2018 from Fernwood School, Kohima and for bringing laurels to the community. Ms. Vitunali L Awomi secured highest marks in two subjects : 1. Social Sciences (100) 2. Environmental Education (99) The Union prays to our Almighty to bless her with wisdom and good health and wish her the very best for more success in her future endeavours. (Kiboto L Awomi) (Shelly Chophy) President General Secretary K-1438A

GUWAHATI, MAY 20 (IANS): BJP national president Amit Shah on Sunday said the northeast will be ‘Congress-mukt’ (Congress free) after the Mizoram election, scheduled for the year-end. “In the northeast, we first won elections in Assam, then Manipur followed by Tripura, where the people have given us a thumping mandate,” he said here, addressing the third conclave of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led political platform, North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA). “In Nagaland and Meghalaya, constituents of NEDA are in power with support from the BJP,” he said, adding that Mizoram will also become ‘Congress mukt’ after the polls.

“After Mizoram, which is going to polls end of this year, all the eight Chief Ministers of northeast will be sitting here together.” He said NEDA, which was formed in 2016 after the BJP’s landslide victory in Assam, is not merely a political platform but a geopolitical one which aims to develop the northeast. “Earlier, the North Eastern states were known for corruption. Now due to the presence of NEDA governments, the states have gone beyond ‘briefcase politics’ and are achieving new milestones in terms of development.” Slamming the Congress regime in the region, Shah said all the Congress Chief Ministers have bungalows in cities like Delhi,

Mumbai, Bengaluru and others. “So where does the money come from? It is taken away from developmental funds meant for the poor. The BJP government has ensured that every paisa sanctioned by the Centre reaches the people.” Shah also chalked out strategy for winning 21seats out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast India in 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

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PHEK TOWN CHAKHESANG STUDENTS UNION FELICITATION

With immense joy and honour the Phek Town Chakhesang Students Union would like to extend a heartily congratulations to one of its bonafide member Mr. Nukhosa Vero, S/o Mr. Nesapra Vero of Govt Higher Secondary School, Phek for securing the highest mark in Geography with a score of 96 in the recently conducted HSSLC Examination. The Union also would like to congratulate all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2018. The Union wishes and prays that Almighty God will continue to bless them throughout their career. Vechihu Khamo Diezekho Vadeo President, PTCSU Education Secretary, PTCSU

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The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Bill had recently visited Guwahati and Silchar to conduct public hearings on the views of public, political organisations and different organisations about the proposed amendment. There has been strong protests against the Bill in the Brahmaputra Valley as it was

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We, the Rotomi Welfare Zunheboto heartily congratulates Ms. Vitunali L Awomi, D/o Y.Lhotoi Awomi and Holivi Chishi of Rotomi Village and presently residing at South Point East colony, Zunheboto on securing Top 18th positionin the NBSE HSLC Exam 2018 from Fernwood School, Kohima and for bringing laurels to the community. Ms. Vitunali L Awomi secured distinction in all the subjects and also secured highest marks in two subjects : 1. Social Sciences (100) 2. Environmental Education (99) We further pray that the Almighty God bless her abundantly in her future endeavours. (N Honito Sema) (Ghonito Shohe) Secretary K-1438B Chairman

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GUWAHATI, MAY 20 (AGENCIES/IANS): A s o m G a n a Pa r i s h a d (AGP) Sunday registered its protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 before BJP president Amit Shah and urged the Centre not to go ahead with the Bill as it is a threat to the indigenous people and violates the clauses of Assam Accord. The AGP is an ally of the BJP government in Assam. AGP president and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora urged the BJP president at the third meet of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) here to take the sentiments of the local people into consideration and ensure the Bill is not passed. A series of protests have rocked Assam over the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, with locals fearing it would breach the clauses of the Assam Accord which states that all the illegal foreigners who came to the state after 1971 from Bangladesh, irrespective of their religion, have to be deported. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to amend

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Tripura govt reserves 10% posts for women in police department

Itanagar, May 20 (Agencies): The Tripura government will introduce 10% quota for women at all levels in the police department to combat crime against women and other vulnerable sections. Women currently have 5% representation in the state police against a national figure of 7.28%, Hindustan times. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs had asked all the state governments to introduce reservation for women in police after 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case in Delhi. “Initially, we will start with 10% reservation to fight crime against women. We may hike it later depending on the feedback,” law minister Ratan Lal Nath said after cabinet meeting on Saturday. According to National Crime records Bureau

A file photo of Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb and deputy chief minister Jishnu Dev Varma in Agartala. (PTI)

(NCRB) Tripura ranked 14 in crimes against women in 2016. The BJP had made women’s safety an election campaign issue earlier this year. The government also declared of fresh recruitment policy for all departments by making written test mandatory for recruitment. “Recruitment ranging from Group D to Group A would be based on written test. In some cases, 10% marks would be for an in-

terview that would be videographed. The decision was taken to ensure transparency and avoid recommendations of influential people,” said the Law Minister. Deputy chief minister Jishnu Dev Varma in his last interaction at BJP party headquarters few days ago said that the revised recruitment rules would be decided in the cabinet. BJP welcomed the decisions saying that the

government’s decisions are pro-people. “The government has fulfilled the pre-poll promise by introducing new recruitment policy with the provision of written test. Finally, the nepotism prevailed since the erstwhile government will come to an end. Also, women reservation in police force is encouraged,” BJP spokesperson Mrinal Kanti Deb. The CPM denied the allegation of nepotism and said the poor people would not be benefited from the new revised policy. “The Left government had given preference while recruiting women in police service. Secondly, the new recruitment policy would be helpful for the rich people as a large section of BPL people can’t fight their economic crisis through it,” said CPM central committee leader Goutam Das.

Miscreants torch truck in Manipur Correspondent

The truck engulfed in flames along NH-37 on Sunday. (NP)

IMPHAL, May 20: Unidentified armed miscreants torched a cement laden truck that was engaged in the ongoing Jiribam-Tupul railway project in Manipur’s Noney district on Sunday. Police suspected hill based militant outfit actively operating in Noney and Tamenglong district behind the arson. The truck (ASOI-DC-8157) was torched at a place between Irang Bridge and Awangkhul along Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 under Noney police at around 10.30 a.m., police said. A case has been registered an investigation is underway, the sources added.

App to fix parking pangs in North East Guwahati, May 20 (PTI): Two young engineers of Assam are set to address the parking woes of car owners in and around Guwahati and other cities of the northeastern region with their mobile application. The app, ‘ParkingRhino’, plans to manage both on-street and off-street parking in the state capital and other towns of Assam such as Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Tezpur, by providing real-time information to drivers, its co-founder Tridib Konwar said. “We have star ted our market research and lead generation for other northeastern states and plan to digitize more than 400 parking locations in the region through this platform,” Konwar, who is also the CEO of the start-up, explained. Bogged by inefficient system of parking vehicles in their work city Bengaluru, Konwar and his fellow Assam Engineering College alumini, Mriganka Deka, launched the app in 2016, but the focus shifted towards the North East after it secured seed funds from the ‘Ideation’ programme last year. Assam-based Numaligarh Refinery Limited had launched ‘Ideation’ last year to promote startups in the northeast and selected ParkingRhino along with two other firms for funding their projects. “The Ideation programme has encouraged us to launch our operation in Guwahati,” Konwar said.

China’s gold mine at Arunachal border may become another flash point with India Beijing, May 20 (PTI): China has begun large-scale mining operations on its side of the border with Arunachal Pradesh where a huge trove of gold, silver and other precious minerals valued at about US 60 billion has been found, a media report said Sunday. The mine project is being undertaken in Lhunze county under Chinese control adjacent to the Indian border, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet. Projecting the mining operations as part of China’s move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said “people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet”. “China’s moves to lay claim to the region’s natural resources while rapidly building up infrastructure could turn it into ‘another South China Sea’ they said,” it said. The Post report with inputs from local officials, Chinese geologists as well as strategic experts comes less than a month after the first ever informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping that was

aimed at cooling tensions to avert incidents like the Dokalam military standoff last year. The 73-day standoff marked a new low in bilateral ties. Lhunze was in the news last October, just about two months after Dokalam, when Xi in a rare gesture replied to correspondence from a herding family in Lhunze County underscoring Beijing’s claim to the area. The family is based in Yumai, China’s smallest town in terms of population located close to Arunachal Pradesh. Xi thanked the father and his two daughters for their loyalty and contributions to China, and also urged the people of Lhunze to “set down roots” to develop the area for the national interest. The Post report said although mining has been going on in the world’s highest mountain range for thousands of years, the challenge of accessing the remote terrain and concerns about environmental damage had until now limited the extent of the activities. But the unprecedented heavy investment by the Chinese government to build roads and other infrastructure in the area has made travel easy. Most of the precious

minerals which include rare earths used to make hi-tech products are hidden under Lhunze county, the report said. By the end of last year, the scale of mining activity in Lhunze had surpassed that of all other areas in Tibet, it said. People have poured into the area so fast that even local government officials could not provide a precise count for the current population, it said. “Enormous, deep tunnels have been dug into the mountains along the military confrontation line, allowing thousands of tonnes of ore to be loaded and transported out by trucks daily, along roads built through every village,” it said. Extensive power lines and communication networks have been established, while construction is under way on an airport that can handle passenger jets, it said. With more mines being dug in Lhunze and surroundings, a county official told the Post that more than 80 per cent of the county government’s tax income came from mining. The mines would also lead to a situation akin to “another South China Sea” arising out of the world’s highest mountain range, it said.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 163 Dimapur, MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018

Saved by the bell

nding the four-day suspense in Karnataka after a hung house witnessed the controversial decision of Governor Vajubhai Vala to swear-in leader of the largest single party(BJP) B.S. Yeddyurappa as chief minister even though he did not have majority support; the Supreme Court intervened to put an end to the frustrating agony. The Supreme Court has done justice not to JD(S) and Congress but to the Constitution after a totally biased and dubious decision propped up a party without majority to form the government then prove its majority. This privilege of choosing whom to invite to form the government when no one has the numbers, should no longer rest with the Governor /agent of the centre but with the Election Commission and the High Court together. However when there is/are a group(s) who have come together and are in majority, then the Governor should not be given the power to deny that group(s) from being invited to form the government then face a vote of confidence. Also in case of such a situation of extreme conflict of claims and counter-claims, the Election Commission should step in to bring about some sanity where eventual test can prove and determine the ultimate outcome. Since Governors have become pliable and their decisions always controversial and unconstitutional, it is best that they remain just mere figureheads occupying ceremonial posts. The Karnataka election and the fallout of the split mandate is also politically significant in more ways than one. The mandate was against the Congress and in favour of the BJP and the JD(S). However, this was set aside due to opportunism when the Congress and JD(S) formed an unholy alliance. These two have been at each other’s throat for several years even during the campaign for the recently held assembly election. Had both BJP and JD(S) joined hands then it would have been a natural corollary and also justified. From all accounts, the BJP was the clear winner after it gained 64 seats to lift its tally from 40 to 104 seats. The JD(S) lost only two when it won 38 seats out of the 40 it held. The Congress, on the other hand lost 40 seats out of the 122 it held can could win only 78 seats. Each of the three main parties-BJP,JD(S) and Congress have their own bastions in Karnataka. The BJP retained support of Lingayats while JD(S) retained support of Vokkaligas. The voters of Karnataka were hardly impressed about the over used charge made by the Congress of the BJP being communal. Despite Rahul’s attempt to regain support of high caste Brahmins by offering prayers in mandirs and of low castes by eating in Dalit houses; the former has been cornered the BJP and the latter by the JD(S) and BSP. Nationwide, the Congress continues to make the ‘communal divide’ charge against the BJP but this has been overused. The voters are more concerned with delivery and capability than with issues such as communalism and regionalism. In its last bastion, the Congress has collapsed but it has not been completely wiped out. The party’s political fortunes have dimmed too much for it to claim the mantle of being an all-inclusive party. It has also lost its place as the natural leader of opposition forces for the 2019 general election. Perhaps the grand old party has to reconcile with this fact as in Karnataka, that it cannot have it both ways.

DailyDevotion Taking Possession of Our Own Soul By your patience possess your souls. —Luke 21:19 When a person is born again, there is a period of time when he does not have the same vitality in his thinking or reasoning that he previously had. We must learn to express this new life within us, which comes by forming the mind of Christ (see Philippians 2:5). Luke 21:19 means that we take possession of our souls through patience. But many of us prefer to stay at the entrance to the Christian life, instead of going on to create and build our soul in accordance with the new life God has placed within us. We fail because we are ignorant of the way God has made us, and we blame things on the devil that are actually the result of our own undisciplined natures. Just think what we could be when we are awakened to the truth! There are certain things in life that we need not pray about— moods, for instance. We will never get rid of moodiness by praying, but we will by kicking it out of our lives. Moods nearly always are rooted in some physical circumstance, not in our true inner self. It is a continual struggle not to listen to the moods which arise as a result of our physical condition, but we must never submit to them for a second. We have to pick ourselves up by the back of the neck and shake ourselves; then we will find that we can do what we believed we were unable to do. The problem that most of us are cursed with is simply that we won’t. The Christian life is one of spiritual courage and determination lived out in our flesh.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018

PSBs must move to untapped parallel banking & wipe 32,000 cr loss

he strength of the Indian economy has been a reliable banking system and the parallel economy. The 11 public sector banks (PSB) are suffering from a loss of Rs 31,688 crore and needs another Rs 1 lakh crore capitalizations. This is in addition to Rs 90,000 crore already recapitalized. The parallel economy – not black – is facing a crisis affecting the rural, MSME and retail markets across the country. Many southern chief ministers have expressed their concern in their discussion with the 15th finance commission. The central government and the finance ministry are equally concerned. The RBI has put 11 banks in the ‘prompt corrective action’ category. It means moratorium on dividend and be prepared to put more capital. The parliamentar y committee on finance is set to call RBI governor in June to understand the issues of NPA that has now touched 10 percent of the banking capital. The banks for decades have been supporting government programmes like food for all, road constructions and other infrastruc-

ture programmes. Even the private sector benefited but it also amassed huge unpaid debts leading to the present crisis. The Economic Survey 2016-17 has mentioned that 50 large corporate houses have been responsible for huge NPAs. This is apart from the problems the private banks like ICICI are facing. Finance minister Piyush Goel has assured the banking sector that the centre would act to reactivate and rescue the PSBs. Since the 2007-8 sub-prime crisis, that did not hit India, the UPA government started incentivizing industry. The industry took large loans, which they did not require and for whatever reasons defaulted on repayments. The bankers said that weak laws did not enable them to recover the money. Since the banking and bankruptcy laws have been strengthened. But 12 years of problems are not to be solved with that ease. The recovering loans itself is an expensive proposition. The SEBI meanwhile has warned Punjab National Bank for delayed reporting of the $ 2 billion fraudulent transactions allegedly carried out by Nirav Modi and Gitanjali group of compa-

nies. There are many private banks which have slipped into a crisis situation. The myth that private banks were better has been busted. Banking is supposed to be a growth facilitator. But if the savings remain at a low level, as it has been witnessed during the past few years, the repayment of loans are not there and banks suffer from internal weaknesses, as was evident from the Nirav Modi or Vijay Mallya incidents, the economShivaji ic trajectory cannot remain healthy. Another aspect that the banks have ignored is the medium, small and micro enterprises (MSME). It is the lifeblood of the Indian economy. Its share of the GDP is around 30.7 percent. The MSME constitutes only 16 percent of total bank credit as smaller enterprises lack access to formal credit. They depend, according to Free Press Money Control study, on self financing – 78 percent, and 22 percent is accessed from local financier, institutions, and government help (7 percent). The MSMEs face credit shortfall of Rs 2,000 crore. The large banks are still not properly geared up to meet their needs during odd

hours. They take loans at higher interest rate and try to repay the same day. This happens with small retailers, vendors and farmers. The money is easily accessed and returned quickly. The risk factor is minimal. The micro finance is not considered a lucrative area by the large bankers because of its unstructured nature and the feeling of it being cumbersome. This has caused problems for MSMEs. The Sarkar banks have lost an oppor tunity, which could have helped them having a dependable clientele. The MSME is stated to be the most capital-efficient segment in the economy. It also unravels the fact that Indian bankers are least innovative. For the future of banking, the banks would have to include greater participation of the MSME. They would also have to change their timings to suit the unorganized sector. The rules of the game have to be modified. The universal banking has become a myth enmeshed in too many formalities and least functioning. The bankers over the years have not looked for new avenues. The PSBs con-

stitute around 55 percent of credit; private sector banks 19 percent, NBFCs (nonbanking finance companies) 17 percent; cooperatives 7 percent; and regional rural banks 2 percent. This is an indication that credit growth is moving away from public and private banks. The PSBs as the recent discussions in the finance ministry indicate cannot depend on recapitalization with government – taxpayers’ – money. The low-income groups, despite Jandhan accounts, remain outside the purview of formal banking. They pay the highest credit costs. They need to be included into the formal lending structure. The RBI also understands that small finance banks, with a different view and focus, should have different regulatory compliance. The purpose is to allow the small finance banks to focus on the unbanked customers and MSME segment so as to facilitate financial inclusion. The small finance banks have their own problem. They borrow from large banks to lend to their clientele. It makes their operation expensive and so they charge higher interest rates. An idea floated by

former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, is to create a competitive loan market as it is believed competitions benefit the customer. This could lower their interest costs and with better monetary health they would be help the nation grow faster. The issue is how the large banks would be a player in this segment, which has different pattern. The RBI basically says that small finance banks would ensure acceptance of customers which were not hitherto considered creditworthy. This is a suggestion to the large bankers. If they enter this area, they would have a vast market. Before doing so they would have to adapt to small market practices and be quick to give loans and accept repayments on a daily basis. This is not the forte of the PSBs or private banks. It is often left to chit-fund-type NBFCs, whose credibility is at the lowest. The banks have enormous opportunities around. They would have to come out of the cocoon, move as foot soldiers into the market with loose targets. The modified functioning can open up large fields and if it functions properly, the recapitalization should not be a problem.

Post-mortem

Problems interlinking with the global to that of the local

t is a well known fact that there consist of a large number of problems interlinking with the global to that of the local caused difficulties in the society since the times man associate themselves with the new generation.To deal with such problem extensive measures have taken up by the concerned organisations as well as the appropriate government however the working association lack in the fulfilment of such process.Many problems are interlinked with the universal/global to that of the local.unemployment related issues are faced globally due to the lack of the appropriate government failing to create an opportunity for the youths to which the major issues are lack of industrialisation.The number of people seeking jobs are rising steadily.While the government is making tall claims that the unemployment rate in the country is falling, Youth unemployment in rural areas capture the distinctiveness of rural unemployment for young people and how they get back into the labour market, brining out broad contrast between the experience of rural and urban youth.Although the experiences of young people in rural areas are somewhat different from those to their urban counterparts, much of our knowledge about youth unemployment is derived from studies of urban youth. If the problem of unemployment is solved it will help in development of the country. With Population of 1.20 billion in our country the unemployment rate is increasing day by day. There are employment opportunities in India, but the rising population problem creates the unemployment. Another reason is that we don’t take jobs which are below our grades. Many Employers give preference to the experienced candidate only and not the fresher. Both In Government and in some private sector people get the job by giving the bribe. Even though the candidate is not that qualified but if he gives the bribe he gets the job. So to get a government job give a bribe.The qualified candidate remains unemployed as there is no money to payoff So with regard to the solution the very first step is to control the rising population of our country and create more job-oriented education and training. Government should encourage and develop the agriculture based industry in rural areas so that the rural candidates don’t migrate to the urban area. More employment should be generated in rural areas for the seasonal unemployment people. Rapid Industrialization should be created. People use substances to satisfy a need or to serve a function. It may meet certain needs or desires through its effects (including pain relief and pleasurable feelings) or through the symbolism associated with its use. Substance abuse also has an effect on employment, socioeconomic status, and family stability. More and more young people are growing up in an environment increasingly tolerant of various forms of substance use, both medical and non-medical.

The tobacco and alcohol industries have added to this environment by utilizing their powerful marketing capacities to influence young people. Beyond these broad influences there are always local and personal factors involved in a young person’s decision regarding substance use. Youth may be influenced strongly by their perception of how common or “normative” substance is used. For example, if a young person friends smoke, drink or use other substances, or if there is a sense that others in the same networks do, that young person is more likely to make the same choices. Decisions on substance use are also linked to perceptions of risk associated with a particular drug. Not surprisingly, the quality of family life has been playing a very important role in determining the likelihood of substance use. Parental alcohol or other substance dependence increases the risk of a young person developing substance use. Evidence shows that school dropouts and those with poor marks or little attachment to school are at higher risk or are already a regular substance users. Parents play a critical role in supporting the development of their children and are an important priority for universal prevention.Parental monitoring of children’s behaviour and strong parent-child relationships are positively correlated with decreased drug use among students. Parenting programmes can support efforts in this area by addressing issues such as parental attitude towards (the use of) alcohol and drugs, poor and inconsistent family management practices including too much or too little discipline, family conflict, and the young person’s attachment to the family. The Internet is an emerging tool with the potential to raise awareness and promote health. As more people gain access to the Internet and use it to obtain information, sites that address drug-related issues will reach ever-larger audiences. Establishing opportunities for leisure, recreation, community service or alternative schooling is a proven strategy for helping at-risk youth. Termed the “alternatives approach”, these opportunities may be most appropriate for youth who cannot be reached through school and for those who do not have adequate adult supervision for or access to a variety of activities. Efforts must be made to continuously educate the public with accurate data on trends and issues. Communities and politicians around the world tend to react to perceived drug crises with strong but short-lived responses. In order to maintain long-term support for their own programmes, and for demand reduction efforts generally, sponsors need to convey the fact that substanceuse problems are neither a one-time crisis nor an issue to be dismissed, but rather an inevitable part of life that can be affected by committed action. Most importantly, they need to continually remind themselves that youth are on their own best resource for dealing with substances abuse issues. Olotoli A Yeptho, (Intern)

Modi’s burden has become heavier after Karnataka

he hopes of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) adding Karnataka to the list of 19 states where it is in power has been dashed although it came close to fulfilling it. However, the eight seats which the BJP needed to cross the finishing line in the legislature eluded the party. In hindsight, it might have been better for the BJP if it had conceded defeat when it saw that it had fallen short of the target of 112 in the 224-member House. Instead, by opting for a floor test, it provoked all the avoidable controversies about horse-trading which have haunted the Indian political scene ever since the Aya Ram-Gaya Ram days of defections in the late 1960s. The Governor, too, did his office no service by swearing-in B.S. Yeddyurappa as the Chief Minister when the Janata Dal (Secular)-Congress combine was pressing its claim, and allowing him a fortnight’s time to prove his majority. It was inevitable that the inordinately long period would be seen as some kind of a helping hand to the Chief Minister by not only the BJP’s opponents but also a fair number of observers. The belief that 15 days was too long a period was confirmed by the Supreme Court’s drastic reduction of the time needed by Yeddyurappa to two days. At a time when the legislators have to be carted around from one town to another and holed up in luxury resorts to stop any of them from being lured away by the powersthat-be, it is necessary to give an aspiring Chief Minister as little leeway as possible. In the end, the Supreme Court’s directive apparently proved crucial, for the BJP chose not to wait have its legislative strength tested on

the floor of the House. What is worrying for the BJP is that the setback in Karnataka has shown that, for once, the extra effort put in by Narendra Modi by raising the number of his rallies in the state from 15 to 21 did not pay dividends. It can even be argued that if the Prime Minister had stuck to his original plan to address 15 public meetings, the BJP might have fared worse. Since Modi remains not only the party’s star campaigner but also the only one who can make the difference between victory and defeat, any hint that he can no longer easily enable the party to cross the winning line cannot but be of concern when the BJP faces three more crucial assembly elections in a few months’ time in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Clearly, the burden which he already carries as the spearhead of the BJP’s campaign will become heavier after the outcome in Karnataka. As it is, the BJP’s tally of 104 fell short of the 110 it won in 2008 with a vote share of 33.8 per cent. Moreover, its percentage this time of 36.2 is well below the 43.4 per cent it received in 2014 when Modi was at the height of his popularity. There is little doubt that the Modi magic is not as effective as it once was. As for the state itself, the early ringing down of the curtains on what was expected to be riveting drama on Saturday afternoon can hardly be seen as a welcome development (except for the hardened opponents of the BJP) because the prospect of a hodge-podge alliance between the Janata Dal-Secular and the Congress is not a pleasant one. For a start, no one knows

how long it will last since it will take time for the two parties to forgive and forget their recent verbal duels including the Congress’s jibe about the Janata Dal-Secular being the BJP’s “B” team. Now, as virtually the Janata Dal-Secular’s “B” team in the government of H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Congress will have to shed some of its pretences as the Grand Old Party of Indian politics. Having already been reduced to such a secondary position in UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the Congress would not like Karnataka to be added to the list, especially when it polled 640,000 more votes than the BJP with a vote share of 38 per cent, up from 36.6 in 2013. Even as the Janata DalSecular-Congress tie-up has been hailed by Mamata Banerjee as being in line with her idea of a federal front, there will be many a slip between the cup and the lip before such a grouping materialises. It goes without saying that the new ruling group in Karnataka will provide the first test of the possibility of an anti-BJP glue holding two not-so-friendly parties together. The test will be all the more crucial since the Janata DalSecular was supposed to have had a tacit understanding with the BJP in constituencies such as Chamundeshwari, where the saffron party was said to have put up a weak candidate because the Janata Dal-Secular was expected to have the upper hand in a direct fight with the Congress. This was what led to Siddaramaiah’s defeat there. It remains to be seen if episodes such as these will be overlooked by the new allies. (IANS) Amulya Ganguli, (amulyaganguli@gmail.com)

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Sir,

High School’s colony pathway

I would like to bring to the consent of your esteemed authority that there is a dire need to look into the safety and welfare of the commuters of the state’s capital town in general and in particular for the inhabitants of High School’s colony area. The pathway leading to the colony adjacent to the Highway NH 2 Kohima-Mokokchung Road at a u turn midpoint pose a grave danger for the safety of the pedestrians, with particular concern for the schools going children and the old folks while crossing the Highway from speeding vehicles. There were once a marks of zebra crossings but it had disappeared and nevertheless even if the zebra crossings are being repainted it will not slow down our fast and furious drivers. It had couples case of accidents too just within the last few years as far as I have witnessed. This very pathway leads to schools, churches, playground besides as a main pathway for the residents of the area. So, the construction of over bridge over the stretch or any other innovative means of solution to the hazard is at urgent need without losing anymore sands of time. KB Kimwang Konyak, Kohima 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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Kathua rape: ‘Signatures forged to create false alibi’

BJP leader leads rally for CBI probe

Senior BJP leader and former minister Lal Singh today led a massive rally from Lakhanpur to Hiranagar in Kathua district to press for a

BSF, Pak Rangers agree to keep peace on border Ten other civilians were also injured on the Indian side, and the Pakistani shelling forced largescale evacuation of people from near the border. Pakistan said it also suffered civilian casualties in retaliatory firing by the BSF. “The two sides agreed to maintain peace on the international border and hold periodic meetings to ensure that civilian life and property remained safe on both sides,” a BSF officer said.

(From p-1) He also highlighted the poor air connectivity in Nagaland and, while appreciating the UDAN scheme, also appealed to Centre to expedite its implementation to boost regional air connectivity. Stating that it was very hard to go to neighbouring States, especially by road, he also rued the fact that there was only one route connecting Dimapur to Delhi via Kolkata. It was important to connect the North Eastern States with each other to bring people closer and foster better relations, he emphasised. Lauding BJP national president Amit Shah for forming NEDA, Rio said this was the right platform for leaders of the region to sit together and work for common interests, besides solving common problems

for the good of the region. Rio also mooted the idea of having a Working Group that could meet more often. He expressed deep appreciation to the BJP for taking all smaller parties on board and treating them as equal stakeholders. He remarked “this was real democracy”. Rio also thanked Shah and Modi, besides the rank and file of Nagaland BJP and all alliance partners of PDA, for supporting NDPP and thereby allowing it to become the newest member of NEDA family “Today, with the support and cooperation of the NDA government at the Centre and NEDA, we have a strong and stable government and we will continue to serve the people with utmost sincerity,” he asserted. A host of ministers and

advisers from Nagaland led by Rio and deputy chief minister Y Patton attended the conclave. Others who attended and spoke on the occasion included Assam’s finance minister and NEDA chairman Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, chief ministers-Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh), Conrad Sangma (Meghalaya) , Sarbananda Sonowal (Assam), N Biren Singh (Manipur) and Biplab Kumar Deb (Tripura), Sikkim’s member of Parliament PD Rai, IPFT president NC Debbarma, AGP president Atul Bora and BTC chief executive member and BPF president Hagrama Mohilary, among others. Union minister of state for Home Kiren Rijiju and Union minister of state for Railways Rajen Gohain also attended the conclave.

Top agenda is to solve Naga problem: Zeliang (From p-1) Speaking on the occasion, NPF candidate C Apok Jamir assured the people that solving the protracted Naga political issue at the earliest will be given top priority by him, while NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon alleged that NDPP is “not regional in nature but playing the role of proxy BJP” in a Christian State just to earn the confidence of BJP central leadership. The campaign led by Zeliang is scheduled to touch Phek and Kiphire districts on Monday. This was stated in a press release issued by information & publicity wing of the leader of opposition’s office.

HIV&AIDS claims 1,521 lives...

(From p-1) N-NagaDAO president Abou Mere, who also spoke on the occasion, called upon each and every individual to come together as a team and respond to HIV/AIDS challenge on a mission mode. Senior journalist H Chishi, who addressed the function as a guest speaker, said HIV is likely to have a greater economic impact than other endemic diseases as it affects primarily adults in their economically most productive years. Adults aged 15 to 50 are usually the economic backbone of their families and communities and on whom the young and elderly parents rely for support, he explained, adding that illness and death of these economically active prime age adults result not only in lower incomes for surviving family members, but also poverty, including worsened health and reduced investment in the survivors’ future productivity. The programme was chaired by programme officer Vihaan Rukuomenuo Dzuvichu, while invocation prayer was said by Union Baptist Church pastor Rev D Rachulie Vihienuo and a special song presented by Kezevinuo Sogotsu. A oneminute silence was observed in honour of the departed souls on the occasion, besides lighting of candles.

PNB refuses to disclose details on over Rs 13,000 cr scam New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) has refused to disclose details of the audit or investigation that led to detection of over Rs 13,000 crore fraud at the company, citing a clause that bars any disclosure that can impede the process of investigating or apprehending the

offenders. In reply to an RTI query, the state-owned bank also declined to share copy of inspection reports related to the scam. “Since the matter is under investigation by the central investigating agency/ agencies/law enforcement agency, providing of the desired information is exempt-

ed under Section 8 (1) (h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005,” the PNB said in reply to the Right To Information application filed by a PTI correspondent. The section bars disclosure of information which

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claimed that he had appeared in an exam in Meerut on January 15, while the Crime Branch chargesheet said he was present in Rasana village of Kathua when the crime was committed. The investigators also suspect that the accused had deliberately visited an ATM and was seen looking at the camera to create an alibi for himself. Eight persons including a juvenile cousin of Vishal Jangotra, another local friend of Vishal, two special police officers (SPOs), a head constable and a Sub-Inspector of J&K Police have been accused of the crime.

CBI probe into the rape and murder case of an eight-yearold girl in January. Singh and another BJP leader Chander Prakash Ganga had resigned from the Mehbooba Mufti-led government in Jammu and Kashmir in April after they courted controversy by participating in a rally in support of the eight people arrested by the crime branch in connection with the rape-murder case. After resigning, Singh started a campaign across the Jammu region and has organised dozens of rallies, candle-light marches and protests demanding CBI probe into the incident. To d ay, S i n g h a n d hundreds of his supporters started the ‘Dogri Swabhiman (self-esteem) rally’ from Lakhanpur, bordering Punjab, to Hiranagar and walked the 35-km distance barefoot, with other participants raising slogans in support of a CBI inquiry. He said a CBI probe into the incident is sought as the people of Jammu region have raised serious questions about the crime branch investigation.

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin will strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries. “Greetings to the friendly people of Russia. I look forward to my visit to Sochi tomorrow (Monday) and my meeting with President Putin. It is always a pleasure to meet him,” Modi said prior to his visit to Russia. “I am confident the talks with President Putin will further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia,” Modi said. Modi is travelling to Russia at Putin’s invitation for an informal summit in Sochi, the government has said. The informal summit was in keeping with the tradition of regular consultations between India and Russia at the highest level. Modi’s visit to Russia will be an important occasion for him and Putin to exchange views on international matters in a broad and long-term perspective in order to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership.

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Ja m m u / K at h ua , May 20 (IANS/pti): Forensic evidence received by the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch on Sunday in the Kathua rape and murder revealed that Vishal Jangotra had forged signatures on an exam attendance sheet that “he had signed” in Meerut. Crime Branch sources said the forensic report received from the Central Forensic Laboratory said the signatures on the exam attendance sheet did not match with Jangotra who had claimed to have signed the exam attendance sheet in Meerut to prove that he was not guilty after he was accused by the investigators of being part of the heinous crime. The Crime Branch had all along been claiming that Jangotra’s signatures had been forged by his friends in Meerut to create a false alibi and suspect that someone from the university had allowed the accused to write his answer sheet after the exam was over on January 15. It has now summoned three friends of the accused to be present before the investigators on Monday in Jammu. Jangotra had

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a price increase. The quantum should be 2-3%,” its business head and executive vice president Kamal Nandi told PTI. He said that the industry is also likely to increase prices in similar amounts going forward. While the rupee is hovering around Rs 67 mark against the US dollar at present, the crude oil breached the USD 80 a barrel mark recently, thereby increasing the input cost for consumer

New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): India is the sixth wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of USD 8,230 billion, while the US is the richest nation globally, says a report. According to the AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review, the US is the wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of USD 62,584 billion, followed by China (USD 24,803 billion) at the second place and Japan (USD 19,522 billion) at the third place. Total wealth refers to the private wealth held by all the individuals living in each country. It includes all their assets (property, cash, equities, business interests) less any liabilities. We exclude government funds from our figures. Larger countries have an advantage due to higher populations. Other countries in the top 10 wealthiest list in-

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Mumbai, May 20 (PTI): Godrej Appliances, the consumer durables division of the Godrej Group, is likely to hike prices of its refrigerators and washing machines by 2-3% starting June, due to the rising input costs on weakening rupee and increasing oil prices, top company official said. “One can expect a price hike starting from June. Refrigerators and washing machine, which are largely plastic and steel led, will see

durable companies. Asked if the price hike would impact the demand, Nandi said, “Given that there is good monsoon expected this year and the summer has been subdued in terms of demand, we expect the demand to go up.” Hoping that the government might bring down the goods and services tax (GST) to 18%, from 28% at present on ACE (appliances and consumer electronics) goods, before the festive season, he said, “This, coupled with a good monsoon, should propel growth for the industry.” Refrigerators account for 55% of the revenue for the Rs 3,900-crore company, while air conditioners and washing machines contribute 18% and 17%, respectively.

NEW DELHI, May 20 (PTI): Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali, which has recorded multi-fold growth in recent years, is expecting a marginal growth for 2017-18, on account of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, said a company official. Haridwar-based firm said it was impacted as it had a window of 10 months only in the last fiscal, as the company took two months to adopt the framework of the GST system, develop infrastructure and supply chain. However, the company, which has lined up several launches -- from packaged drinking water to dairy products, expect to resume its high growth trajectory from this fiscal. “We are shortly going to announce our revenue, this would be higher than the last year. We have achieved a marginal growth (last fiscal) but we are in growth mode,” Patanjali spokesperson S K Tijarawala told PTI.

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in making various disclosures to the stock exchanges pertaining to the filing of reports/complaints with the RBI and CBI. Earlier this week, CBI filed two charge sheets in the case in a Mumbai court, in which it has also been alleged that PNB misled the RBI on issues relating to certain credit guarantees that are at the centre of the alleged fraud. The chargesheet also names PNB’s former CMD Usha Ananthasubramanian, besides PNB’s executive directors K V Brahmaji Rao and Sanjiv Sharan, and general manager (international operations) Nehal Ahad. All these officials have been divested of their functional powers. On Tuesday, PNB said that its total liability now works out to Rs 14,356.84 crore on account of the fraud allegedly carried out by Modi and Choksi, both of whom are absconding.

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not carry out audit of banks, but conducts inspection/ risk-based supervision of banks. Giving details for the past ten years, the RBI gave dates for the annual inspection carried out at the PNB head office between 2007 and 2017, except for 2011, for which the banking regulator said the “dates (are) not available”. When asked about the copies of inspection reports and details of objections raised by it, the RBI said the information was exempted under various clauses of the RTI Act. The central bank had forwarded the RTI query for further details to PNB. Incidentally, market regulator Sebi has recently issued a warning letter to PNB for delay in making disclosures about the Nirav Modi fraud. Sebi obser ved that there were delays ranging from one to six days by PNB

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of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders. The bank was asked to provide details of inspection that resulted in detection of the fraud and provide copy of inspection reports. The scam, considered to be the biggest ever in India’s history, was reported earlier this year and involves PNB, the country’s secondlargest state-owned bank, getting allegedly defrauded by diamantaire Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, the promoter of Gitanjali Gems. Besides CBI, Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate, the RBI has also started a detailed probe into the case. Replying to an RTI query, the RBI had also earlier declined to share inspection reports for scam-hit PNB. In response to queries under the transparency law, the central bank had also clarified that the RBI does

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NEW DELHI, May 20 (PTI): State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) has refused to disclose details of the audit or investigation that led to detection of over Rs 13,000 crore fraud at the company, citing a clause that bars any disclosure that can impede the process of investigating or apprehending the offenders. In reply to an RTI query, the state-owned bank also declined to share copy of inspection reports related to the scam. “Since the matter is under investigation by the central investigating agency/agencies/law enforcement agency, providing of the desired information is exempted under Section 8 (1) (h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005,” the PNB said in reply to the RTI application filed by a PTI correspondent. The section bars disclosure of information which would impede the process

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Ebola deaths rise to 26: Congo health ministry IS begins withdrawal from Damascus B e i r u t, M a y 2 0 (Agencies): Islamic State group fighters began evacuating their final stronghold in southern Damascus Sunday, a monitor said, bringing Syria’s government closer than ever to flushing out the last threat to the capital. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has used a combination of military pressure and evacuation deals in recent months to recapture territory around the capital from his armed opponents. Last month, troops and allied Palestinian militia launched a fierce offensive to oust IS from a cluster of districts in southern Damascus, including the Palestinian camp of Yarmuk. After weeks of combat and heavy casualties, an apparent deal was reached for remaining IS fighters to leave Yarmuk and the adja-

cent district of Tadamun, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. IS jihadists burned their headquarters in Yarmuk before boarding buses with their relatives to leave the area, said Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman. “The six buses left at dawn, heading east for the Syrian desert,” he told AFP. Abdel Rahman could not specify how many had left, but said a majority were relatives of jihadists and not armed. More than two dozen buses remained in Yarmuk for additional evacuations, he said. Syrian state media and a Palestinian official have denied a deal was reached or that evacuations were taking place. IS has had a presence in southern Damascus since 2015, expanding in recent

years from Yarmuk to Tadamun and the nearby districts of Hajar al-Aswad and Qadam. Yarmuk in particular has been devastated by Syria’s conflict, suffering a crippling government siege since 2012 and ruined by years of fighting. It was once home to 160,000 Palestinian refugees, as well as Syrians, but just a few hundred remain. Assad has already ousted tens of thousands of rebels and civilians from areas around Damascus this year through military force and negotiated withdrawals, including the rebel bastion of Eastern Ghouta. The regime used similar tactics to clear opposition towns northeast and south of Damascus earlier this month, leaving IS as the only armed presence in the capital.

21 probable and four suspected. Congo President Joseph Kabila and his Cabinet agreed yesterday to increase funds for the Ebola emergency response which now amounts to more than USD 4 million. The Cabinet endorsed

the decision to provide free health care in the affected areas and to provide special care to all Ebola victims and their relatives. The spread of Ebola from a rural area to Mbandaka, a city of more than 1 million people, has raised alarm as the deadly disease can spread more quickly in densely populated urban centers. The World Health Organization on Friday decided not to declare the outbreak a global health emergency, but it called the risk of spread within Congo “very high” and warned nine neighboring countries that the risk to them was high. WHO said there should be no restrictions to international travel or trade. A new experimental Ebola vaccine will be used

to try to contain the outbreak. The vaccine is still in the test stages, but it was effective in the West Africa outbreak a few years ago. Vaccinations are expected to start early in the week, with more than 4,000 doses already in Congo and more on the way. A major challenge will be keeping the vaccines cold in this vast, impoverished, tropical country where infrastructure is poor. While Congo has contained several Ebola outbreaks in the past, all of them were based in remote rural areas. The virus has twice made it to Kinshasa, Congo’s capital of 10 million people, but was rapidly stopped.

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KINSHASA (CONGO), May 20 (Agencies): Congo’s health ministry says there is one new death from Ebola, bringing to 26 the number of deaths from the deadly outbreak in Equateur province in the country’s northwest, The Indian Express reported.

Cape Town, May 20 (IANS): A 3.2 degree Celsius increase in the Earth’s temperature could see 47 per cent of insect species, 26 per cent of vertebrate and 16 per cent of plant species lose at least half of their geographic ranges, an expert on global change has said. Professor Guy Midgley, a world-leading expert on global change and its impact on biodiversity, warned that this might be the outcome if global temperature increase cannot be restricted to 1.5 degree Celsius above historical pre-industrial levels. In an insight article published in the journal Science, he said that higher levels of warming would lead to systemic ecological simplification, a process where many “climate losers” are replaced by far

Four new cases have been confirmed as Ebola, said the health ministry in a statement released early Sunday. A total of 46 cases of hemorrhagic fever have been reported in the current outbreak, including 21 confirmed cases of Ebola,

fewer “climate winners”. “Warming by more than two degrees will take the world into a temperature state that it has not seen for several millions of years,” Midgley added from his office in the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. According to a report from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of East Anglia in the UK, if the global temperature is allowed to rise with 2 degree Celsius, it roughly doubles the risks associated with warming for plants, animals and insects. But even if governments and industries manage to limit warming to 1.5 degree Celsius, large tracts of land would have to be made available for capturing

and storing carbon: some estimates are for up to 18 per cent of the land surface or 24-36 per cent of current arable cropland by the end of this century. “We need to stay as close to 1.5 degree Celsius as possible. So here is the irony: In order to achieve the 1.5 degree Celsius target, we may well damage many of the habitats that support biodiversity in order to achieve a target that will save biodiversity,” he said. He said that very high carbon dioxide concentrations could change the ecosystems of the world irrevocably.

PEKAN, May 20 (Agencies): Malaysia’s national news agency is reporting that former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is under investigation for a massive corruption scandal, has sought police protection over concern about his family’s safety. Najib’s long-ruling coalition suffered a shocking defeat in May 9 elections amid anger over at least $4.5 billion that investigators say was looted and laundered by Najib’s associates from a state investment fund he set up. Police investigating into the case raided Najib’s properties and seizing cash, jewelry and other valuables.

Colom bo, May 20 (PTI): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has sought support from the people to “defeat” LTTE’s ideology, warning that the now defunct Tamil separatist group’s “agents” are still working to create an independent state nine years after the end of the brutal three-decade long civil war. Speaking at a ceremony in Colombo yesterday to mark the ninth anniversary of the war, Sirisena said although the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) had been defeated militarily, its ideology and agents are very much alive. “We have defeated the LTTE physically and militarily but their ideology has

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not died. Their agents in the diaspora in the LTTE’s international network are very much alive,” he said. “They are still working to create their Eelam (separate Tamil state) dream,” he said. He said the LTTE was still challenging the Sri Lanka government, referring

to a demonstration held against him by the group’s sympathisers in London. While the government and the military commemorated the fallen soldiers at the heroes’ day in the south of the island, the Tamils in the north commemorated their war dead. On Friday, around 5,000 people took part in the commemorative ceremony held at Mullaivaikkal in the Mullaithivu district, the scene of the final battle between the Lankan troops and the LTTE. Except Northern Chief Minister C V Wigneswaran, no other Tamil politician had participated in the event. Wigneswaran has de-

clared that May 18 must be identified as Tamil genocide day in the coming years. Tamils claim tens of thousands of civilians were killed in the final phase of the battle, a charge that is denied by the Lankan Army. Gover nment forces killed the LTTE supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran on May 18, 2009 after a brutal military crackdown, putting an end to the 37-year long conflict, which claimed at least 1,00,000 lives. According to UN figures, up to 40,000 civilians were killed by security forces during former president Mahinda Rajapaksas regime that brought an end to the conflict.

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AR for any requirement without hesitation. A total of ten representatives of various villages attended the meeting. Phek Battalion: Phek Battalion, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) conducted a lecture & awareness programme on ‘Drug Free Nagaland’ at Kangjang village, Phek district (Nagaland) on May 4. A press release from AR PRO said that the aim of the lecture and awareness programme was to create awareness about drugs and to save the younger generation from its ill effects. During the lecture different types of drugs and their repercussions were discussed. The locals were also educated

as to how abusing drugs intravenously could lead to HIV/ AIDS and why IV (Intravenous) drug abusers were highly prone to contracting HIV/AIDS. The villagers were also advised to take drug addicts to the rehabilitation centre in Phek. The contact numbers of concerned officers of the ‘Nagaland AIDS & Drug Control Society’ at Phek were also shared with the villagers. A total of 24 villagers attended the awareness programme. Medziphema Battalion: Medziphema Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a lecture & counselling on HIV/AIDS at New Chumukedima village on May 4. The aim of the event was to create awareness

about HIV/AIDS and work towards making Nagaland HIV/AIDS free. Three members from Primary Health Centre Medziphema and two officials from District AIDS Prevention and Control Centre, Dimapur also attended the event and educated the locals on probable routes of acquiring HIV, symptoms of HIV and safety precautions to guard against HIV/AIDS. The event was attended by 65 locals from New Chumukedima village: 20 youth, 30 women and 15 elders. Dimapur Battalion: Dimapur battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IGAR-N) on May 5 extended assistance to Nagaland Ex-Servicemen Association (NESA) in a brief

ceremony at Dimapur. A press release by Assam Rifles stated that materials were handed over to the association in the presence of DIG, 6 Sector Assam Rifles, Brig. Shibaji Das and president NESA, Col. S. Rengma (Retd). Speaking on the occasion, Brig. Shibaji emphasized that the army and the Assam Rifles were committed to the welfare and well being of the exservicemen and assured of all possible assistance and support for veterans and their families in all their future endeavours. Kiphire Battalion: Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised an essay writing competition at Mount Saramati School, Pungro

on May 5. AR PRO, in a press release said that the aim of the competition was to create awareness about water as a resource. The topic for the essay writing was “Save Water & Save LIfe”. A total of 52 students participated out of whom five best essays were shortlisted and prizes were distributed to the winners. The event culminated with some light refreshments and an informal interaction with students. Mokokchung Battalion: Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture on HIV/AIDS at Tuli on May 5. A press release from AR PRO said that the aim of the lecture was to cre-

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DIMAPUR: Tobu Area Students’ Union (TASU) has asked the head masters of Government High Schools (GHSs) -- Tobu and Bumei -- to submit reports within 15 days to the TASU office, on the factors that led to the poor performance of the students in the recently concluded HSLC exam. Expressing its disappointment over the poor performances in the recently declared HSLC exam results, a press release issued by Tobu Area Students’ Union president, Sangti Konyak and general secretary, Davidson Ngushu stated that 19 students were enrolled in GHS Tobu, out of which 10 students appeared the exams and only one student got through. In Government High School Bumei, a total of 21 students were enrolled and appeared the exam out of which only 2 students passed. Tobu Area Students’ Union stated that poor performance was one of the reasons why the government schools’ enrolment numbers were declining. It said that the head masters should play an important role in maintaining strict discipline among the teachers and students. Citing the 5 and 10 pass percentages of GHST and GHSB respectively, the union put forth the request for the reports. “The union would also like to remind that we are ever ready to lend our helping hand to tackle any issues and challenges that the Teachers and staffs are facing while trying to scale up the education system under Tobu Sub-division” it said in conclusion.

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Raipur, May 20 (PTI): Seven police personnel were killed after Naxals blew up their vehicle in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district today, police said. The attack took place on a day when Union Home Minister Rajanth Singh is scheduled to arrive in the state. Naxals carried out a land mine blast around 12 noon when a joint team of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and the District Force (DF) was patrolling the CholnarKirandul road to provide security to trucks carrying construction material for

road works between Kirandul and Palnar villages, a senior police official said. The intensity of the blast, which took place near a culvert, was strong enough to toss the police vehicle in a roadside ditch, he said. Five personnel died on the spot and two were rushed to the National Mineral Development Corporation’s hospital at Kirandul. One of them died during treatment at the hospital and another was airlifted to Raipur, where he died, the official said. Those killed from the

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DF were identified as Head Constable Ramkumar Yadav, Constable Tikeshwar Dhruv and Assistant Constable Shalik Ram Sinha, he said. The official said that from the CAF’s 16th battalion, Head Constable Vikram Yadav and constables Rajesh Kumar Singh and Ravinath Patel were killed in the attack. CAF Constable Arjun Rajbhar, who was airlifted to state capital Raipur, died during treatment, he said. Naxals looted six automatic weapons -- two AK-47s and as many IN-

SAS and self loading rifles -- of the deceased personnel, he said. Police sources believe that the attack was in retaliation to the recent encounters in Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Malkangiri (Odisha) and Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), where Maoists suffered major casualties. Combing operations have been intensified in the area following the attack, the official said. Condemning the attack, Chief Minister Raman Singh termed it “cowardly” and said it exposed the rebels’ anti-people and anti-development mindset. “Our police personnel have sacrificed their lives while guarding a road construction site. Their sacrifice will always be remembered,” he said. “This proves that Naxalites do not want villagers and tribal people of this district to have access to even basic facilities such as roads. Incidents like these cannot dampen the courage and determination of our police force and officials, employees and labourers associated

Gujjars call off protest after talks with govt

Jaipur, May 20 (IANS): The Gujjar Aarakshan Andolan Samiti has called off its proposed agitation scheduled on May 23 after prolonged discussions with the Rajasthan government, it was announced on Sunday. Following the talks on Saturday, the two parties reached a 16-point agreement and soon after, Samiti leader Col Kirori Singh Bainsla (retd) announced the protest had been called off. State minister Rajendra Rathore said that discussions with Gujjar leaders lasted for 10 hours, in two different segments. He said that the pending demands of Gujjars will be resolved within a set time period and to ensure timely redressal, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, J.C. Mohanti has been deputed as nodal offer to monitor the process at regular intervals. Talking to IANS, Samiti leader Himmat Singh said the government has given its consent for the sub-division of the OBC quota as demanded by the community.

NIA files charge sheets in Shiv Sena’s Punjab leaders killings New Delhi, May 20 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed two separate charge sheets against 15 accused in connection with killings of Shiv Sena’s Punjab leaders Durga Gupta and Satpal Sharma, an offcial said on Sunday. Sharma and his son Ramesh Shar ma were killed on February 25, 2017 while Gupta was murdered on April 23, 2016. The charge sheets were filed in the special court in Mohali on May 19 under various charges dealing with criminal conspiracy, murder, and common intention under the Indian Penal Code and under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act. National Investigation Agency has named Hardeep Singh alias Shera, Ramandeep Singh alias Bagga, Dharminder Singh, Anil Kumar, Jagtar Singh Johal, Amaninder Singh, Manpreet Singh, Ravipal Singh, Pahad Singh, Parvez alias Farru, Malook Tomar, Harmeet Singh, Gurjinder Singh,

Gursharanbir Singh and Gurjant Singh Dhillon as accused in the case. “During investigation it was found that killings of Satpal Sharma, his son Ramesh Sharma and Durga Gupta were part of a trans-national conspiracy hatched by senior leadership of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). Eight incidents of targeted killings/attempted killings were executed as part of this conspiracy between January 2016 and October 2017 in Punjab,” it said. “All the persons targeted belonged to certain specific communities and organization. The objective of the conspiracy was to destabilize the law and order situation in Punjab and to revive the fledgling terrorism in the state,” it added. The NIA said that during the investigation, it was found that the conspiracy had its foot-prints in several countries including Pakistan, Britain, Australia, France, Italy and the UAE. As part of the conspiracy, large amounts of funds were supplied to the perpetrators through Italy, Australia and Britain.

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Kolkata, May 20 (IANS): West Bengal Panchayat minister Subrata Mukherjee on Sunday accused the BJP of fomenting unrest during the recently concluded state rural body elections and indirectly held it responsible for the loss of lives in the poll violence. “The BJP became aggressive to get results in the elections. They were involved in creating unrest in many places and bringing in people from outside to conduct attack on democracy,” Mukherjee said. “Some of them have a history of violence. Many of our activists were killed during the election this year. We have to be more careful about this in future,” the Trinamool Congress leader said. The state BJP leadership, however, refuted the allegations and said the minister was trying to hide his department’s failure by putting the blame on the

Congress calls Modi ‘servant of politics’ Wholesale prices of onions as low as 50 paise per kg in MP sound of clapping and not people in pain.... He does not get time to visit his people.” Recalling Modi’s remarks in the aftermath of a flyover collapse in West Bengal that the disaster was God’s message to people to save West Bengal from its ruling Trinamool Congress, Shergill said that he should now “understand if the collapse of portion of the flyover in Varanasi is a message and to whom”. “Modi displays so much passion in the election campaign. Why can’t he show concern for people’s pain. PM can find time all around the year for election strategy but

not even few hours for a tragedy in his own constituency. “The PM is guilty of betraying his own constituency and alienating his own people in this hour of grief. He is not a servant of people, he is servant of politics,” Shergill said.

Bhopal, May 20 (PTI): Onion prices crashed to between 50 paise and Rs 5 per kilogram, depending on their quality, at staterun wholesale markets across Madhya Pradesh, farmers and merchants said today. “Yesterday, we pur-

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New Delhi, May 20 (IANS): The Congress on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, following a tragedy earlier this week in which 18 persons were killed and termed him a “servant of politics”, not of people. Talking to reporters here, Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill also called upon Modi to initiate a probe into the allegations that some BJP leaders had sought to lure Congress and JD-S legislators ahead of Saturday’s trust vote in the Karnataka assembly. Referring to Tuesday’s tragedy in Varanasi, he said: “PM only hears the

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ty VVIP zone in Lucknow. While Mulayam Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav occupy bungalows on the posh Vikramaditya Marg, Mayawati and Tiwari reside in bungalows on Mall Avenue. Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s bungalow is at 4 Kalidas Marg, next to the residence of the chief minister. While Rajnath Singh had written to the department that he would be shifting in his own house, former chief ministers Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav were depending on SP MP Sanjay Seth, a known builder, to search for a house for them.

Rajnath Singh, a local MP, is going to live in his residence, on 200 square metre plot, at 3/206 Vipul Khand in Gomti Nagar, where last minute preparations like white washing and arrangements for security personnel are underway to welcome his family. The notice could not be served to Tiwari as there was no responsible person available at his Mall Avenue residence and it was forwarded to him at other addresses, an Estate Department official said. Mulayam Yadav, the Samajwadi Party founder, had met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath last week and

India working on unmanned tanks, vessels, robotic weaponry

Railways’ ode to Gandhi: no nonveg food on Oct 2 New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): If a proposal from the railways is approved, October 2 will not only be celebrated as Rashtriya Swachhta Diwas, but also as ‘Vegetarian Day’ as a mark of respect to Mahatma Gandhi, India’s most-famous ambassador for vegetarianism. The Railway Board has proposed that no nonvegetarian food will be served to passengers on railway premises on October 2 in 2018, 2019 and 2020 when the central government has planned a special commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, according to a blueprint prepared by it. Besides obser ving ‘Vegetarian Day’, the railways plans to run a ‘special salt rake’ from Sabarmati on March 12 to commemorate the Dandi March and ‘swachhata express’ trains from Sabarmati to various stations connected with Gandhiji. The national transporter will also issue tickets with watermark of Mahatma Gandhi’s image.

by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran was finalising the specifics and framework of the project, which would be implemented in a “partnership model” between the armed forces and the private sector. “It is India’s preparation for next generation warfare. This (AI) is where the future is going to be. We need to prepare ourselves for the next generation warfare which will be more and more technology driven, more and more automated and robotised,” he told PTI. Like many other world powers, India had also started work on the application of AI to boost the capabilities of its armed forces, Kumar said, adding that unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned naval vessels, unmanned tanks and automatic robotic rifles as weapon systems will have an extensive use in

future wars. “We need to create capabilities for all these platforms,” he said. Military sources said the project would also include production of a range of unmanned platforms for the three services. They said the forces were strongly pushing for extensive applications of AI in their operational preparedness on a par with leading global military powers. The sources said the application of AI in the surveillance of India’s borders with China and Pakistan could significantly ease the pressure on armed forces personnel guarding the sensitive frontiers. China has been pouring in billions of dollars into AI research and machine learning. Last year, it unveiled an ambitious plan to make the country the AI innovation centre of the world by 2030.

Bengaluru, May 20 (AGENCIES): Joining issue with actor Rajinikanth over his comments on release of Cauvery water by Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on invited him to come to the state and see the situation for himself. “If there is water in Karnataka, it is possible for us to give them water. I request Rajinikanth, please come and see the situation in our dams, what has happened to our farmers. After seeing that, if you (Rajinikanth) still want water, let’s discuss,” Kumaraswamy said. He was responding to a question about the reported statement by the actor-politician in Chennai asking the new government in Karnataka to release to Tamil Nadu its share of Cauvery river water as mandated by the Supreme Court verdict.

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New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): In an ambitious defence project, the government has started work on incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the operational preparedness of the armed forces in a significant way that would include equipping them with unmanned tanks, vessels, aerial vehicles and robotic weaponry. The move is part of a broader policy initiative to prepare the Army, Navy and the Air Force for next generation warfare and comes amid rising Chinese investments in developing critical applications of AI for its military. Secretar y Defence Production Ajay Kumar said the government had decided to introduce AI in all the three forces as it would be a “big area” considering the requirements of future warfare. He said a high-powered task force headed

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Man lynched for alleged cow slaughter in MP

Satna, May 20 (AGENCIES): A 45-year-old man was beaten to death and his friend severally thrashed by four people for allegedly slaughtering a cow in Satna district, the police said. The four accused have been arrested, they said. The accused, on getting information that two persons were slaughtering a cow at a forest area in Anjar village, about 70 kms from here, reached the spot and allegedly beat one of them to death on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Hingerkar said. The deceased has been identified as Siraj, he said. The other person, identified as Shakeel (35), was also brutally beaten and sustained severe injuries, he said. Sub-Divisional Officer of Police, Maiher area, Arvind Tiwari, said they recovered “beef ” and carcass of a slaughtered bull from the spot. As per the investigation, the deceased was beaten with lathis (sticks), he said. On getting information about the incident, the police reached the spot and rushed the injured person for treatment to a hospital in Jabalpur district, Tiwari said.

10 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh

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K a n p u r , M ay 2 0 (AGENCIES): Ten people have died and 16 taken seriously ill after drinking homemade illicit liquor in two neighbouring Uttar Pradesh districts in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. Six people died in Kanpur Dehat’s Matauli, Maghaipurwa and Bhanwarpur villages on Sunday, barely a few hours after police cracked down on illicit brew in nearby Kanpur district following the deaths in Sachendi village. The seriously ill were admitted to LLR Hospital and Ursula Horsman Memorial Hospital in Kanpur and the district hospital in Kanpur Dehat. Victims in both the districts were sold same batch of tainted liquor at licensed shops, which officials said was a serious problem that needed a thorough investi-

gation. So far, three arrests have been made. Reports said Kanpur Dehat victims had bought Madhuri brand of liquor, which is sold all over Uttar Pradesh. “The excise department is inspecting all liquor shops looking for desi (locally made) liquor sent under batch 442. Liquor of this batch is believed to be poisonous,” Kanpur Dehat district magistrate Rakesh Singh said. As per wholesale records of Madhuri brand, the liquor wasn’t supplied in Kanpur and Kanpur Dehat under this batch, Kanpur Dehat district Singh said, adding to suspicion that bootleggers could be misusing Madhuri brand. The shop salesman set the liquor stock on fire after getting to know about the deaths, alleged Kanpur Dehat villagers, who blocked

the nearby highway, demanding compensation and the arrest of the accused. The family of one of the dead, Chunna Kushwaha, allowed a post-mortem examination only after district magistrate Singh and superintend of police Ratan Kant Pandey assured them of action. Singh said a case was registered against the contractor and salesman of the shop. Preliminary investigation in Kanpur deaths found that licensed shops in Kanpur and Kanpur Dehat districts were selling illicit liquor. Police late on Saturday raided a warehouse of one Vinay Singh, a grandson of former minister Ram Swarup Singh Gaur, in Fazalgunj and recovered chemicals and a stock of liquor. Singh gave himself up to police after Kanpur Dehat deaths. His brother, Neeraj, was arrested Fazalgunj on Sunday in connection with Sachendi deaths. Neeraj had unsuccessfully contested the 2017 assembly election on a Samajwadi party ticket. An FIR under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the excise act was lodged against Shyam Balak, the licence holder of the Sachendi liquor shop, Kanpur’s senior superintendent of police Akhilesh Kumar said.

3,000 poor couples in Maha get ‘royal wedding’

Pune, May 20 (PTI): Swapnil Sable and his wife Tejal are happy that they could save a few lakhs of rupees by tying the knot at a ‘mass wedding’ instead of throwing a private lavish celebration. Both Sable and his wife come from poor farming families. They are happy that they had a “big, royal mass wedding”. They are among the over 3,000 couples from across Maharashtra who tied the knot at mass weddings organised earlier this month at several places in the state, under an initiative taken by Charity Commissioner Shivkumar Dige. Last month, Dige appealed to local religious institutions and trusts in the state to utilise their spare funds to arrange mass weddings in their respective areas, especially for the daugh-

ters and sons of farmers and farm labourers. In response to the appeal, several religious trusts, social organisations and individuals loosened their purse strings to fund marriages of over 3,000 couples across the state, he said. In many cases, the expenditure on daughter’s wedding becomes a major reason for a farmer’s indebtedness, which at times leads to suicides, he noted. “We set up districtwise committees to execute the plan and spread the word about mass weddings among the public. Following the initiative taken last month, over 3,000 couples belonging to different religions and castes have had grand weddings so far,” he said. Sable, who tied the knot at a mass wedding event in Mumbai on May

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13, said his family has a small farm in the neighbouring Palghar district. But, he works in a private firm where he earns a meagre salary. His wife’s father is also a farmer. More than 95 couples from the Wada tehsil in Palghar district tied the knot at the mass wedding in Mumbai in the presence of their family members and relatives, he said. Sable said they were pleasantly surprised when some prominent personalities attended the ceremony. Union minister Ramdas Athawale and Maharashtra minister Subhash Desai blessed the couples at the mass wedding event in Mumbai, Dige said. Pune division’s deputy charity commissioner Navnath Jagtap said 18 couples from a tribal area near Khed tehsil in the dis-

trict tied the knot at one such mass wedding on May 14. “The S MSupeFoundation, which works for the welfare of tribals in the Khed region, took the lead and helped 18 couples from a small hamlet to tie the knot,” he said. Santosh Supe, the foundation’s president, said a famous jeweller in Pune offered ‘mangalsutras’ (sacred necklace worn by married women) free of costto the 18 brides. As many as 45 couples, largely sons and daughters of farmers and farm labourers from the drought-ridden Marathwada region, got married on May 13 at a mass wedding in Latur. Nearly 100 social organisations came forward to offer their help and the trust managed to collect over Rs 40 lakh to arrange the weddings, he said.

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given him a letter suggesting that 4 and 5 Vikramaditya Marg allotted to his son Akhilesh and himself be allocated to the leader of the opposition in the Assembly and the Legislative Council respectively. While Ram Govind Chowdhury is the leader of opposition in the Assembly and Amhad Hasad is leader of opposition in Legislative Council. Both are trusted Samajwadi Party leaders. Though the chief minister forwarded the letter to the estate officer, no decision had been taken on it yet. “We have received Mulayam Yadav’s letter but nothing has been decided on it. We have sent notices on May 17 to all former CMs following a SC order to vacate their houses in next 15 days,” a senior officer of the Estate Department said. According to SP leaders, Seth has been entrusted with the task of finding a new “suitable” house by Mulayam Yadav, while his son, Akhilesh Yadav, is on a tour of Madhya Pradesh. He is returning this evening. As for former chief minister Kalyan Singh, there has been no communication from him but he is also likely to vacate the official accommodation, a source close the BJP leader said.

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Cuba plane crash: Company had prior safety complaints

H AVA N A , M ay 2 0 (Agencies): The Mexican charter company whose 39-year-old plane crashed in Havana had been the subject of two serious complaints about its crews’ performance over the last decade, according to authorities in Guyana and a retired pilot for Cuba’s national airline. Mexico’s government said late Saturday that its National Civil Aviation Authority will carry out an operational audit of Damojh airlines to see if its “current operating conditions continue meeting regulations” and to help collect information for the investigation into Friday’s crash in Cuba that left 110 dead. The plane that crashed, a Boeing 737, was barred from Guyanese airspace last year after authorities discovered that its crew had been allowing dangerous overloading of luggage on flights to Cuba, Guyanese Civil Aviation Director Capt. Egbert Field told The Associated Press on Saturday. The plane and crew were being rented from Mexico City-based Damojh by EasySky, a Honduras-based low-cost airline. Cuba’s national carrier, Cubana de Aviacion, was also renting the plane and crew in a similar arrangement known as a “wet lease” before the aircraft veered on takeoff to the eastern Cuban city of Holguin and crashed into a field just after noon Friday, according to Mexican avia-

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tion authorities. A Damojh employee in Mexico City declined to comment, saying the company would be communicating only through written statements. Mexican authorities said Damojh had permits needed to lease its aircraft and had passed a November 2017 verification of its maintenance program. They announced a new audit late Saturday. Cuban Transportation Minister Adel Yzquierdo Rodriguez told reporters Saturday afternoon that Cubana had been renting the plane for less than a month under an arrangement in which the Mexican company was entirely responsible for maintenance of the aircraft. Armando Daniel Lopez, president of Cuba’s Institute of Civil Aviation, told the AP that Cuban authorities had not received any complaints about the plane in that month. He declined to comment further. Yzquierdo said it was routine for Cuba to rent

planes under a variety of arrangements because of what he described as the country’s inability to purchase its own aircraft due to the US trade embargo on the island. Cuba has been able to buy planes produced in other countries, including France and Ukraine, but has pulled many from service due to maintenance problems and other issues. “It’s normal for us to rent planes,” he said. “Why? Because it’s convenient and because of the problem of the blockade that we have. Sometimes we can’t buy the planes that we need, and we need to rent them.” He said that with Damojh, “the formula here is that they take care of the maintenance of the aircraft. That’s their responsibility.” He said Cuba didn’t have pilots certified to fly the Boeing, so it had hired the Mexican crew with the expectation that they were fully trained and certified by the proper authorities.

Three killed, over 8,000 hit by severe weather in Lanka Colombo, May 20 (IANS): Three people were killed and over 8,000 affected as heavy rains and strong winds lashed across Sri Lanka, prompting disaster management officials to be on alert for possible evacuations, the Disaster Management Centre said on Sunday. The three deaths, caused by lightning, were reported from the eastern district of Trincomalee and in the lower central hills of Badulla, Xinhua news agency reported. At least 252 people had been evacuated to safer locations since last week while over 200 houses were partially or fully damaged due to the severe weather. Sri Lanka is facing its annual southwest monsoons with the Meteorological Department in its latest weather report warning of more rains in several districts across the country in the coming days. “The southwest monsoon conditions are getting established over the island. Very heavy falls, about 150 mm, can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa province while heavy falls, above 100 mm, can be expected at some places, particularly in Western Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts,” the latest weather report said. The Meteorological Department warned the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning.

Pope Francis to create 14 new cardinals VATICAN CITY, May 20 (Agencies): Pope Francis announced on Sunday he has chosen 14 men to be the newest cardinals in the church, among them his chief aide for helping Rome’s homeless and poor, as well as prelates based in Iraq and Pakistan, where Christians are a vulnerable minority. “I am happy to announce that on June 29, I will hold a consistory (ceremony) to make 14 new cardinals,” Francis said, in remarks to pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter’s Square. “The countries of provenance express the universality of the church, which continues to announce the merciful love of God to all men on Earth,” Francis added. Then he revealed his picks to be the latest “princes of the church,” including from Africa, else-

Christians persecuted and even slain for their faith in areas where Islamic fundamentalists have targeted them. Two top Vatican officials will also receive the honor of joining churchmen who vote for new popes in secret conclaves. They are Spanish Monsignor Luis Ladaria, who heads the Holy See’s powerful office in charge of ensuring doc-

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TOMBRU (BANGLADESH), May 20 (Agencies): Myanmar security forces have resumed loudspeaker broadcasts near its border with Bangladesh ordering Rohingya Muslims to immediately leave a strip of noman’s land between the two countries, refugees said Sunday. Around 6,000 refugees from the persecuted minority have been camping on the narrow stretch of land since fleeing a brutal military crackdown in Myanmar’s west last August. The majority of the nearly 700,000 Rohingya who escaped the violence settled in huge camps in Bangladesh but a smaller number insisted on staying put in the buffer zone between the borders. Myanmar had agreed in February to stop using loudspeakers to order the stranded Muslims to leave the area

hospital director as saying tests results are “good” without providing further details. Abbas, a heavy smoker, has a long history of health issues, ranging from heart trouble to a bout with prostate cancer a decade ago. Abbas has not designated a successor, and the Palestinians have not held presidential elections since 2005 because of the split between Abbas’ Fatah party and the Islamic militant Hamas, which rules Gaza.

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Palestinian president hospitalized with fever JERUSALEM, May 20 (Agencies): A Palestinian official says President Mahmoud Abbas has been hospitalized with fever. The aide to Abbas, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with protocol, said the 83-yearold Palestinian leader was diagnosed with a fever on Sunday. Abbas had an ear operation last week, and had returned to the hospital late Saturday for a follow-up. The Palestinian state news agency quoted the

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Website : www.littlestardimapur.com Admission in Class XI ( Science ) & (Arts) Admission Forms for Class XI (Science) & (Arts) are available at the School Office during school hours everyday. Admission will be given on first come first serve basis. Admission will be based on HSLC Marks. Management reserves the right to admission. Science Stream for Boys and Girls : 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4. Biology 5. Mathematics 6. Computer Science 7. Alt. English Arts Stream only for Girls : 1. English 2. Alt. English 3. Political Science 4. Education 5. History 6. Sociology 7. Economics 8. Computer Science Infrastructure and Facilities  Audio-Visual Classes with student-centered lesson  Multi-media enabled School Hall  Creative, meaningful morning Assemblies offering a platform for students to develop stage presence, Oratory and Musical skills  2 year hands on Certified Computer Course by the Computer Department, LSHSS  Air Conditioned Classrooms and Computer Lab  Special events and life skill oriented activities exclusively for Higher Secondary students  Dedicated team of Lecturers  Various clubs like Cookery Club, Sports Club, Literary Club, Music Club, Art Club etc  On demand Music classes offering Keyboard, Guitar, Drums and Vocal Classes  Parent – Teacher Interactions  Weekly Test and Remedial Classes  Reversed Osmosis cooled drinking water  Very clean environment

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry begin life as married couple

United Riders Motorcycle Club held its second foundation day with a get-together at Seithekema village on Sunday. The event was attended by members from various riders club including, Nagaland Motorcycle Club, Tribes Kohima, United Royal Riders and Black Drongos Diphu. During the event senior riders from all the different clubs shared their experiences and the need to keep the riders’ community and brotherhood alive. (NPN)

rince Harry and Meghan Markle are starting their life as a married couple after a night of celebrating their royal wedding with friends and family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent Saturday night at Windsor Castle after attending a reception at Frogmore House hosted by Prince Charles. The couple is expected to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip before they head to their home in Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace, Sky News reported. The queen was photographed heading to church Sunday morning. The newlyweds are breaking tradition and delaying their honeymoon. Harry and Markle will attend their first royal engagement as a married couple on Tuesday and are attending a garden party to celebrate Prince Charles’ 70th birthday and charity work. The palace hasn’t released details about Harry

and Markle’s honeymoon, but the couple are expected to head to Namibia or Botswana in southern Africa. T h e r oya l f a m i ly thanked everyone Saturday night for celebrating Harry and Markle’s big day. “Thank you to everyone who came to Windsor and those who followed from around the UK, the Commonwealth, and the world today. Congratulations once again to the newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex. #royalwedding,” the royal family tweeted. Markle previously said she wants to “hit the ground running” after getting married to become a full-time member of the royal family. The couple exchanged vows in front of 600 guests, which included members of the royal family and celebrities, at St. George’s Chapel Saturday morning. About 100,000 people also came out to watch Harry and Markle during the carriage procession through Windsor. An estimated 2 bil-

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ccording to The Pulse Of Radio, Chickenfoot reunited at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Tuesday night (May 15) during the fifth annual “Acoustic-4-A-Cure” benefit concert. After opening the show with a short set of his own, ex-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar returned to the stage to join the other members of Chickenfoot — guitarist Joe Satriani, bassist Michael Anthony and Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer Chad Smith — for their first performance together in just over two years. The quartet clearly seemed to be enjoying themselves, playing songs from their catalog including “Oh Yeah”, “Sexy Little Thing” and “Something’s Going Wrong”. Other performers throughout the evening included co-host Bob Weir, Reo Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin, Eddie Money, Vic Johnson and blues legend Taj Mahal. Chickenfoot formed in 2008 and released two studio LPs and one live set, with the band making infrequent appearances since 2011. “Acoustic-4-A-Cure” was created by Hagar and Metallica’s James Hetfield, who co-hosted the first three years. Artists who have performed at the event include Dave Grohl, Billie Joe Armstrong, Jerry Cantrell, Linda Perry, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Adam Sandler, Nancy Wilson, Tommy Lee and many more. (Blabbermouth)

Meghan Markle remembered the late Princess Diana on Saturday with her “something blue” on her wedding day. The Duchess of Sussex wore an emerald-cut aquamarine ring that belonged to Prince Harry’s mother on her right finger as she left Windsor Castle for the evening reception at Frogmore House. Diana often wore the ring before her death in 1997. She was pictured with the jewelry at a gala dinner in Australia in 1996 and at an auction at Christie’s in 1997, People reported. The ring also has a matching aquamarine bracelet. Markle swapped her Givenchy wedding dress for a white Stella McCartney halter neck gown when heading to the evening reception hosted by Prince Charles. Harry, wearing a tightly fitted tuxedo, and Meghan arrived at the reception in a 1968 Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero that has since been converted to electric power. (FoxNews)

SORHIE YOUTH ORGANISATION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATES With immense pride and honour, We, the Sorhie Youth Organisation would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Vivotsonuo Sorhie of Kohima Village, D/o Lt. Mr. Vizolie Sorhie and Dr. Rütuoü Sorhie on her outstanding achievement by topping the recently declared HSLC examination 2018. The Youth Organisation wishes Miss. Vivotsonuo Sorhie success in all her future endeavours and pray that the Almighty Lord will continue to bless her abundantly. K-1431

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The All Nagaland Government Drivers Association (Central Committee) would like to express our profound gratitude and deep appreciation to the State Government for granting special leave to enable the drivers to attend the 3rd North Eastern State Government Drivers’ Forum Convention held on 12th May 2018 at Imphal (Manipur). The Association in this regard extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the State Government for uplifting the welfare of the Drivers Association. The Association would also like to acknowledge and extend appreciation to the members participated during the convention. Your participation is greatly valued and will definitely bear fruit. Our sincere prayer shall ever remain grateful and Almighty God blesses you abundantly. (NEIVISEITUO) President, ANGDA (CC)

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ctor Vin Diesel says being a producer allowed him to be more accountable for the overall film. “Being a producer allowed me to be more accountable for the overall picture. All of our characters shine so well,” Diesel said in a statement to IANS. “That’s a testament to wanting everyone in the cast to shine, wanting the director to be the best. I like walking away from a film and everyone in the film being applauded for doing the best work,” he added. Diesel has backed films like “Fast & Furious”, “The Last Witch Hunter”, “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”, “Riddick” and “Hitman”. At the moment, the actor is happy about the success of “Avengers: Infinity War”. He is the voice of Groot from the universe of “Guardians of the Galaxy”. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2” will air in India on Star Movies on Sunday. Talking about “Avengers: Infinity War”, Diesel said: “It is a really good family to be a part of and I don’t think we ever lost our sense of family. The Marvel universe was so welcoming that we just came in and felt so grateful to be there.” As Groot, Diesel just has one line to say: “I am Groot”. The actor says it is tricky to get the emotions right. (IANS)

lion people also tuned in to watch the wedding ceremony on television. Prince Harry used a borrowed, blue and very green car to drive his new bride, Meghan Markle to their wedding reception. The sleek convertible that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their grand getaway in was a Jaguar EType Concept Zero, which is a modern, electrified version of the 1968 classic built by the automaker. The Sun reports that they rented the left-handdrive car for the event, but Jaguar will be happy to build and sell you one just like it for around $500,000. It’s powered by a 300 hp electric motor under its legendarily long hood, and is quicker than the sixcylinder original. Jaguar says it can hit a top speed of 150 mph and go 170 miles between charges. It won’t be the only battery-powered car in Jaguar’s lineup for long. The company is launching the $70,000 I-Pace electric SUV later this year.

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Delhi Daredevils players celebrate their victory over Mumbai Indians during an IPL T-20 match, in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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L on d on , M ay 2 0 (Agencies): Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez has refused to rule out the possibility of signing Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres this summer. Torres left Atletico for Liverpool in 2007, where he played under Benitez, before returning to Madrid in 2015 and will leave his boyhood club for the second time at the end of the season. Newcastle boss Benitez says he is open to re-signing the striker who scored 72 goals in 116 games for him at Liverpool, even though he understands any potential deal would be difficult to complete. “I think it will be harder for him to come, not because we don’t want to,” he told MARCA. “I don’t know what’s going on in his head, but maybe he is thinking about something else. It would be appealing, but I don’t think it would be easy.” “In Liverpool he was sensational. Then we went to Chelsea and, although he had a bad time when he arrived, he was essential for us in winning the Europa League,” said Benitez.

to bat first with his bottomplaced Delhi side looking to end the competition on a high. The hosts lost an early wicket as opener Prithvi Shaw was too slow to get back in his crease and was run out. Glenn Maxwell, who had made just single figure scores in his previous five innings, struck four boundaries before Jasprit Bumrah sent his leg stump flying as the Australian batsman was bowled via an inside edge. It brought Pant to the crease and the wicketkeeper continued to bat with the impressive timing, finesse and power that he has

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Case Premier League reach knock-out stage

Kohima, May 20 (NPN): Kenei Miachieo and Teiso Khruomo emerged as champions of the 2nd edition of Beits Super Series (doubles event) at Beits Private Indoor Stadium, Periezie, Kohima on May 19. In the final match, they defeated the duo of Kevizatuo Miachieo and Akhrie Mepfuo. The pair of Khrienyuhu Solo and Anu Mepfuo finished third. The winners pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 8000 while the runners-up and 3rd position teams received Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3000 respectively. Altogether, seven teams participated in the tournament. MLA Khriehu Liezietsu graced the final match and gave away prizes to the winners.

Pegasus top PPL points table

Dimap u r , M ay 2 0 (NPN): The 3rd season of Phaipijang Pro League held its 3rd week matches on May 18 and 19. FF Pegasus registered their 4th win of the season to remain on top of the table with 12 points from 5 games. Defending champions, Ngambom United CF and Scholastic FC are tied on 10 points however, Scholastic FC with better goal difference are in 2nd Position. Phaipijang Pro League is a football league, organised by Orion Annexure, under the theme “For a better tomorrow.”

Dimap u r , M ay 2 0 (NPN): Nizams FC, Trinity Sporting, Teammate and Case FC qualified for the knock out stages of the Case Premier League after the end of week 7. League leaders Nizams FC were held to a goalless draw by Case FC. In the early minutes of the first half, Akum of Case FC was denied a goal by Nizams FC goalkeeper with a brilliant save. The match had an intense first half as Case FC goalkeeper was shown the yellow card for handling the ball outside the penalty area. This gave Nizams FC a good chance as they were awarded a free kick for the foul. However, Nizams failed to find the net. Nizams FC striker also missed a sitter just before the

showcased throughout the tournament, hitting four fours and four sixes as he reached his fifth half-century in the IPL this season. A show of late innings power hitting from Vijay Shankar (43 not out) and Abhishek Sharma (15 not out) helped Delhi post a competitive 174-4 and Mumbai’s chase looked to have been made more challenging after captain Rohit Sharma injured his left shoulder while fielding. Iyer opted to open the Daredevils’ bowling attack with Nepalese spinner Sandeep Lamichhane and despite the 17-year-old being hit for a four and a six

off the his first two balls, he outfoxed Suryakumar Yadav with his googly and had the visitors’ opener caught at long-on. H av i n g m a n a g e d just four runs off the second and third overs, Evan Lewis released the shackles smashing three fours and three sixes in 11 balls but having reached 48, the West Indian batsman danced down the pitch to Mishra and was stumped. Leg spinner Lamichanne then Kieron Pollard and Krunal Pandya caught in his third over to reduce the visitors to 78-5. Rohit and Hardik Pandya shared a 43-run sixth-wicket partnership but when Maxwell and Trent Boult combined for a second time on the boundary ropes to dismiss the Mumbai captain, all looked lost for the away side. Ben Cutting wrestled back hope, smashing 37 off just 20 balls but with his side needing 18 off the final over to win, the Australia picked out deep midwicket as he looked to launch the ball out of the stadium as Harshal Patel sealed Delhi’s win and ended Mumbai’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of this year’s IPL. Brief scores: Delhi Daredevils 174 for 4 (Pant 64, Shankar 43) beat Mumbai Indians 163 (Cutting 37, Mishra 3-19, Lamichhane 3-36) by 11 runs

Benitez open to Torres reunion

New Delhi, May 20 (Agencies): Holders Mumbai Indians failed to qualify for the play-offs after suffering a dramatic 11-run loss to bottom-ofthe-table Delhi Daredevils. Rishabh Pant’s 64 off 44 balls helped the hosts set Mumbai 175 for victory, with the visitors knowing a win would secure the final play-off place. However, spinners Sandeep Lamichhane and Amit Mishra took three wickets apiece as the three-time champions were bowled out for 163 in 19.3 overs. With little grass on the pitch, Shreyas Iyer opted

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half time, which could oth- Stafac United 5-3. Kevi- will be on May 26. Nizams erwise have been a decisive chouto scored all the five FC will play Teammate point for the match. goals for Superstrikers. while Trinity Sporting will Failing to convert their The semi finals playoffs face Case FC. chances, the game went on ST to the second half with no goals from either side. With brilliant saves from both the goalkeepers and both teams putting up a strong front, the match ended in a goalless draw. In the other match, G sports defeated reigning champions Trinity 2-1. Despite the win, G-Sports failed to qualify for the semi final playoffs as they failed to make the top four after Late. Y. Sekiu the last league match. May 21/2017 The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away. (Job 1:21 ) Meanwhile, Teammate trashed Natak FC Daddy, even though you are gone, your memories that we have spent 8-2. Tsjukem and Lima together will always be Cherished and the blessings is that you're still alive Ao scored a hat-trick each. in our hearts. Wish we could turn back the time and tell how lovely and While Superstrikers regis- precious Daddy you are. We miss you so much. tered their first win defeating DP-4029 Loving wife, children and grandchildren.

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India make disastrous start in Thomas and Uber Cup Final BANGKOK, May 20 (PTI): India’s young but depleted men and women’s teams jeopardised their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage after suffering an identical 1-4 loss to France and Canada in the opening Group A match of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final on Sunday. The Indian men’s team paid the price for not fielding world number 9 HS Prannoy and the doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy, as the young and inexperienced team proved no match for their French counterparts, who were ranked lower. World number 18 B Sai Praneeth gave India a positive start, defeating Brice Leverdez 21-7 21-18 to take a 1-0 lead, but none of the other players could step up when it mattered. In the second match, world number 38 Arjun MR and Ramchandran Shlok, who had recently reached the quarterfinals at Australia and Swiss Open, lost 13-21 16-21 to Bastian Kersaudy and Julien Maio, ranked 47th. Swiss Open champion Sameer Verma, ranked 21, was then handed the responsibility of bringing India back into the contest but he went down 18-21 22-20 18-21 to world number 43 Lucas Corvee in the second singles as France

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grabbed a 2-1 lead. World number 70 Arun George and Sanyam Shukla then took the field in the second doubles match, but they were no match for 103 ranked Thom Gicquel and Ronan Labar, losing 10-21 12-21 in a 28-minute match. Young Lakshya Sen fought hard before losing 20-22 21-19 19-21 to Toma Junior Popov in the third singles. In the Uber Cup, CWG gold medallist Saina went down 21-15 16-21 16-21 to Michelle Li in the first match, to hand over a 1-0 lead to Canada. Young Vaishnavi Reddy Jakka then lost 11-21 13-21 to Rachel Honderich

as Canada grabbed a 2-0 advantage. The doubles pair of Meghana Jakkampudi and Poorvisha S Ram, ranked 41, gave India a glimmer of hope as they beat Michelle Tong and Josephine Wu 2119 21-15 in 27 minutes, but Sri Krishna Priya Kudaravalli failed to get it across Brittney Tam, losing 11-21 15-21, as Canada took an unassailable 3-1 lead. In the fifth and final match, Sanyogita Ghorpade and Prajakta Sawant lost 15-21 16-21 to Rachel Honderich and Kristen Tsai to end their miserable outing. The women’s team will also play Australia next.

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Ipu, Akiveu we miss you everyday of our lives since you left us three years ago. The memories of your love and blessings you have left behind always gives us strength to live on. You will be in our hearts until we meet again, Daddy.

Your loss is immeasurable But so is the love left behind. God has you in his arms, We have you in our hearts. Loving brothers, in-laws, nieces & nephews

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Remembering you Daddy . Like a rainfall on a bright sunny day, You left us too soon without a word to say. Treasures of memories that you left behind, Our heart reminiscences of your memory, A void you left forever unfilled. Yet we move onward to a new start , A part of you thought, Carrying with us, Until we meet again on the other side.

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T e h r an , M ay 2 0 (IANS): Iran defeated Uzbekistan 1-0 in a friendly as part of its preparations for the FIFA World Cup. Iranian footballer Rouzbeh Cheshmi found the back of the net on Saturday with a header in the 16th minute. The match gave Portuguese football coach Carlos Queiroz a chance to gauge his players as the 65-yearold is working on his 35member squad ahead of the World Cup campaign. Queiroz will have to trim his final squad to 23 players after the scheduled match against Turkey on May 29. The final squad has to be announced by June 3.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018

Loving wife, daughter, grand-daughter and relatives.

The LORD gave and the LORD hath taken away Blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 1:21 We the bereaved family of Late HETOSHE KIBA, Ex GB Alahuto Zunheboto would like to thank: 1. SBC Purana Bazaar East Dimapur 2. Yeza Kughuko Kuqhakulu Dimapur 3. Sukhalu Ghami Welfare Society Dimapur 4. Zunheboto Range Union Dimapur 5. ZTSBC Alahuto Prayer Fellowship 6. Alahuto Prayer Fellowship 7. Project Colony Prayer Fellowship 01/06/1955 – 11/05/2018 8. Yezami Community Zunheboto 9. Yezami Baptist Church 10. Yezami Community Naltoqa 11. Sukhalu Ghami Zunheboto 12. Police Baptist Church 8th NAP Bn. Naltoqa 13. GMS Alahuto Staffs 14. INNOLI Society Alahuto 15. NDPP Alahuto N/W Part No. 7 And to all who stood with us in times of our grief, we are grateful and indebted for your kind deeds, though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our sincere prayer that our LORD CHRIST Bless you all. Dad, you have gone home now guided by your faith to have an everlasting life through Christ. The memories you gave, the good deeds you did, the dream you kept alive will live on. Forever in our hearts, Rest in Eternal Peace. Loving wife, children, in-laws and grandchild K-1435

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MONDAY, MAY 21,2018

Chelsea beat Man Utd to win FA Cup Elina Svitolina retains Italian Open title Rome, May 20 (Agencies): Elina Svitolina underlined her status as a top favorite for the French Open by sweeping Simona Halep aside, 6-0, 6-4, to successfully defend her Italian Open crown on Sunday. In a repeat of last year’s final at the Foro Italico, Ukrainian Svitolina was up against Halep a day after the Romanian top seed had ousted Russian Maria Sharapova. But Halep’s hopes of overturning last year’s defeat to her 23-year-old opponent quickly evaporated in a completely one-sided

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina kisses the Italian Open trophy after beating Simona Halep in the final.

encounter that saw the cessfully defended 3 career Romanian fail to produce a titles, in Baku, Dubai and real challenge. also Rome. Svitolina has now sucThe win also marked

Svitolina’s 12th career title on what was her 8th final in succession. “It’s amazing that I could do this here a second time and defend,” said Svitolina. “This is something very, very special. Congratulations to Simona, she had a great week of tennis.” Halep, who was broken 4 times and lost the opening set in 19 minutes, did not win a game until the start of the second, 24 minutes in. The world number one saved match point before bowing out after 67 minutes.

Chelsea players celebrate with the trophy after winning the English FA Cup final soccer match against Manchester United at Wembley stadium in London, England on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

L o n d o n, M ay 2 0 (Agencies): Eden Hazard delivered a potential parting gift to Antonio Conte as Chelsea edged Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup for the eighth time. Hazard calmly converted a 22nd-minute penalty after being brought down by Phil Jones and it proved decisive as the Blues avenged last year’s defeat to Arsenal and ended a tumultuous campaign on a high note. Conte had conceded before the game that victory here may not save him from the sack after a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Premier League, but the Italian ends a sour season with silverware, serving up a first cup final defeat in England to old foe Jose Mourinho in the process. United, who had been forced to start Romelu Lu-

kaku on the bench following injury, failed to have a shot on target in a disjointed first half but despite dominating after the break, were repeatedly denied by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, as well as an offside flag when Alexis Sanchez thought he had struck back. Both sides paid tribute to the late Ray Wilkins, giant banners unfurled in the sun and shade of Wembley, before a cagey start on the pitch that betrayed a raucous atmosphere in the stands. Hazard crafted the first chance, shuffling his shoulders as he cut inside and forced David de Gea to divert the ball to safety with an outstretched right boot. Michael Oliver waved away a penalty appeal from Tiemoue Bakayoko, the Chelsea man tripping himself up despite dangerous pressure from Nemanja Matic, but when Hazard

burst through on goal and Jones slid in desperately, Oliver pointed to the spot. Judged to have made a genuine attempt to win the ball, Jones was reprieved under new rules with yellow rather than red, but Hazard served up further punishment as he held his nerve to slot low. United, thwarted repeatedly on the edge of the area and too often forced sideways, toiled as Paul Pogba lashed wide and the wasteful Sanchez ballooned over from range. Jones met a ball at the back post with shoulder rather than head, before Marcus Rashford shot weakly as United fans called for Romelu Lukaku. Rashford forced Courtois into a double-handed punch and then palm clear as United returned with belated drive and the noise level raised in Wembley’s West End. It was the England youngster’s ball

that Courtois eventually pushed into Sanchez’s path shortly after the hour-mark but though the Chilean squeezed in the ball at the back stick, the offside flag was raised and proved right by video replays. Up the other end, Marcos Alonso shot straight at De Gea before another flashpoint saw the ball kept alive by Victor Moses bounce off Ashley young’s arm. Video technology cleared him of intent but Mourinho, sensing the need to maintain momentum, called for Lukaku and Anthony Martial. Nemanja Matic took late aim, harried by the tireless N’Golo Kante, before Pogba headed wide when Olivier Giroud slipped. But the equaliser remained elusive and Conte, whatever the future holds, celebrated with triumphant fists in the air.

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