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Chennai beat Hyderabad to win 3rd IPL title

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Lok Sabha by-election today Rajya Sabha MP (19982004). This by-election would be a test of strength between the candidates of the NPF and the ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA). The counting of votes will take place on May 31. Besides Nagaland, bypolls would be held on May 28 in three other Lok Sabha constituencies – Kairana in Uttar Pradesh and Palghar and Bhandara-Gondiya in Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, polling personnel Sunday left for their respective polling stations. There are 1723 polling stations in rural areas and 473 in urban.

In Dimapur, around 4300 polling personnel including security, sector officers, micro observers and drivers comprising of 323 polling parties have been dispatched Sunday to man 323 polling stations under Dimapur district.

In Kohima, a total number of 1338 polling personnel have been dispatched to their assigned polling stations under Kohima district from DC’s office Kohima Sunday. There are a total number of 223 polling stations under Kohima district, where 200 male and 23 female polling parties have been dispatched.

CEO misinterpreting RP Act: NUTA

NEWS HEADLINES

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Stage is all set for by-election to the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland, where a total electorate of 11,97,436 would decide the fate of two candidates who are in the fray.

In comparison to Nagaland’s lone Lok Sabha seat, neighbouring states such as Arunachal Pradesh (electorate of 7,59,344), Manipur ( electorate of 19,15, 243) and Meghalaya (electorate of 18,30,104) have two MPs each.

The by-election was necessitated after the state

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chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, resigned as a Lok Sabha member in February. The tenure of the current 16th Lok Sabha will end in May 2019 and before which the next election will be held by

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Strongly refuting the statement of the chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, that NUTA was not exempt from poll duty, the Nagaland University Teachers Association (NUTA) Sunday accused him of “wilfully” misinterpreting Section 159 of the Representation of People (RP) Act to harass university teachers and violate their freedom to political rights.

In a press release, CEC NUTA president, Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu, and secre-

May 2019 to constitute the next 17th Lok Sabha. The by-poll is a straight contest between ruling PDA candidate Tokheho Yepthomi and opposition NPF nominee C Apok Jamir. Apok was also

tary general, Prof. D Kuolie, said the CEO seemed unaware despite receiving two representations from NUTA. They said that Section 159 of the RP Act specifies “Staff ” of universities, but CEO seemed “ignorant about the fact” that the word “staff ” in central universities referred to administrative staff. NUTA reiterated that as per the UGC Act and Regulations, university teachers were not “staff ”.

The association said it strongly condemned such “misinterpretation” of the

Act. It also questioned the intention of CEO Nagaland and DC Kohima, DC Zunheboto and DC Dimapur on violating the political rights of Nagaland University teachers. Further, NUTA demanded “unconditional withdrawal of the illegal show cause notices” from the DC Kohima. It also reiterated that CEO Nagaland would bear full responsibility for any further action from the association for “these gross injustices and violation of the rights” of central university teachers in Nagaland.

Nipah virus outbreak: Nipah virus claimed one more life in Kerala on Sunday, taking the death toll to 14 (Page-11)

Modi urges people to shun use of plastics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged the people to shun low-grade plastic and polythene,........ (Page 12)

Protest against citizenship bill.

Several organisations staged a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, (Page-4)

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Parties out of purview of RTI: ECI

NEW DELHI, MAY 27 (PTI): Political parties are out of the purview of the RTI Act, the Election Commission has said in an order which is contrary to the Central Information Commission’s directive bringing six national parties under the transparency law. The poll panel statement, which may prove to be controversial, came while deciding the appeal of an RTI applicant seeking to know donations collected by six national parties who were brought under the ambit of the trans-

parency law by the CIC in June 2013.

“Requisite information is not available in the Commission. This is related to political parties and they are out of purview of the RTI. They may submit information of donation/ amount collected through

by Electoral bonds in their contribution report for the financial year 2017-18 in the ECI for which the due date is September 30, 2018,” the appeal order citing comment of the Central Public Information Officer has said.

Power blackout in Mon

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Depar tment of power has informed technical fault in 66KV Tuli-Naginimora-Tizit transmission line has caused blackout in the whole of Mon district. In a press release, SDO (transmission), Mokokchung transmission division stated that due to heavy storm and rain, the transmission line developed fault at numerous locations and also snapped one of the conductors due to lightning strike at Anaki-C village, Mokokchung on May 26.

The department said it was working on a war footing to restore stable power supply at the earliest.

NSF takes over defunct DNSU

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has taken over the office of the Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU), which was defunct. In a press release, NSF general secretary, Imtiyapang Imsong, stated that the federation has appointed a five-member high power committee (HPC) to take over the affairs of DNSU and perform duties of the office till further notice.

HPC would be headed by K Temjen Jamir as convener with V Phushika Awomi as member secretary and Sakho Angami, G Vashum and Macheo Lotha as members.

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“I’ll call you Xiji. If we cannot be good friends, let’s be good foes.”

Polling officials leaving DC office Dimapur for election duty on Sunday. (DIPR)

List of Winning MP from 1967 to till date from Nagaland Lok Sabha Constituency

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(L-R): Volunteers collect litter in piles at NZP Dimapur. (NP). The participants of Himalayan Cleanup campaign at Kohima. The trash being segregated according to material in Mopungchuket.

Ex-minister Vatsu Meru was also present at the event.

The initiative was more than just the usual cleanup as it involved waste and brand audits under the theme ‘beat plastic’. Around 100 volunteers from all the various organizations turned up for the campaign.

The CAN Youth and Team Clean Dimapur thanked Nagaland Zoological Park director-Obed Swu and all the staff and all the partners of the Himalayan Clean Up Campaign. (Staff Reporter) Kohima: A team for Kohima# Cleanup Campaign targeted two locations - Sanuorü and the stretch till NBCC Convention Hall and the Local

Ground and the adjacent city streets. Around 150 people from various walks of life teamed up for the effort.

According to a press release, initially the campaign started small but was eventually joined in by 15 groups, different organizations representing- Sustainable Development Forum of Nagaland, North East Netwrok, North East Initiative Development Agency, Lighthouse (Union Baptist Church), Chizami Baptist Fellowship, Project 72 Hours, Forest Department, Youth Net, NASTEC, The Coming Generation, Bayavii Youths, Kohima Municipal Council, Climate Change Cell, Nagaland State Disaster Management, Frenwood

School and concerned individuals. The clean up began with a prayer pronounced by Visato Yhoshü followed by short words of encouragement and information.

Organizing itself in teams, the team picked, segregated and audited the waste. While the auditing reports are yet to be out, the campaign received much support from individual donors, organizations offering services, manpower and individuals, especially the young who turned up to volunteer.

Mopungchuket: Along with the rest of the 12 mountain states of India, Mopungchuket village under Mokokchung district of Nagaland participated at The Hima-

tenem park, community hall premises, community rest house premises, and Jina and Etiben memorial towers. They also collected garbage from all the street bins. The volunteers also collected waste clothes from all the households in the village.

Meanwhile, in tune with the day’s theme “Beat plastic pollution,” only indigenous bamboo cups, plates and flasks were used to serve refreshment to the volunteers.

PHED Mokokchung contributed working gloves for the volunteers.

After collecting the waste materials, the volunteers segregated and audited the waste and saved the things that were reusable. The materials to be discarded,

which ended up being a large pile, were disposed at Mokokchung municipal council’s dumping site while the reusable ones were stored at the “Resource collection centre.”

It may be mentioned that the resource collection center, which is being temporarily housed at the Mopungchuket VDB multi-purpose building, is a new initiative in the village and a direct outcome of The Himalayan Cleanup, 2018. The volunteers also undertook the pledge ‘A journey towards Zero Waste’ as part of the cleanup day.

Altogether, 1248 Kgs of waste were collected, with clothes and textile wastes forming the major chunk, weighing 864 Kgs.

Kiphire Counting Observer holds meeting

NSCN (I-M) mourns Arep Pongen’s demise

DC & ARO Kohima informs on vote counting

DTCCD informs institutions

WEATHER FORECAST May 28

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Agartala A t-storm around in the a.m.

35 25

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 30 20

Aizawl

Guwahati Some rain and a thunderstorm 33 23

A t-storm around in the a.m.

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Itanagar A morning t-storm; some sun

29 20

Imphal

Shillong Partly sunny, a thunderstorm 24 17

A thunderstorm in spots

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An a.m. t-storm in the area

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Tuensang An a.m. t-storm in the area

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Zunheboto A thunderstorm in the area

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Dimapur: As part of the National Himalayan Cleanup Campaign of Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI) and Zero Waste Himalayas, in coordination with Sustainable Development Forum Nagaland (SDFN); CAN Youth & Team Clean Dimapur in partnership with the Department of Forests, Wildlife, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Nagaland conducted a ‘clean-up plastic wastes’ at Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP), Dimapur on Saturday.

The event also saw the participation of Dimasa Students Union Nagaland, Chakhesang Youth Organization Dimapur, Prodigals Home and Cleaning Brothers.

DC & DEO Kiphire briefing the Observer at the meeting. (NP) Correspondent for Kiphire district, Rajesh Prakash (IAS) arrived toK IP H IR E , 2 7 MAY day at Kiphire and held a (NPN): Counting Observ- coordination meeting with er for the Nagaland Bye- district administration and Election 2018, incharge District Election Officer

Kiphire.

The Observer asked the officers deputed for election duty to give their best for peaceful and fair election in the state. He also asked the officers to cooperate with him till the election process was over so that they may operate in coordination.

Kiphire Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Mohammad Ali Shihab, who chaired the meeting highlighted the current scenario of the district.

He also briefed the meeting on the cooperation extended by the election polling personnel.

HCMC organises eye camp at Dungki village DIMAPUR: A free eye camp funded by Nagaland Health Project (NHP) under Health and Family Welfare department Nagaland was organised by Health Centre Managing Committee (HCMC) Dungki on May 24 at Dungki village, Peren district.

A press release from HCMC Dungki

stated that the consultant doctor Dr. Hedungkiebe, Ophthalmologist from District Hospital Peren, helped in treating the patients during the camp.

Altogether 64 patients were treated and free medicine was distributed to all.

Blood sugar levels were also checked for all the patients.

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has mourned the demise of C. Arep Pongen (leacy) Ao Region.

A condolence message from NSCN (I-M) MIP said that late C. Arep Pongen, born on March 10, 1949 was the son of Chubaomen of Wamaken village, who joined National service on June 16, 2007. “He had served the Nation whole heartedly with utmost sincerity and dedication in various capacity till his last breath” it said.

Stating that his demise had brought irreparable loss to the Naga Nation, it said that it would always cherish the steadfast commitment and sacrificial service he had rendered.

NSCN (I-M) extended its profound sympathy and conveyed prayers for the bereaved family’s spiritual strength and consolation. “May the good Lord give him eternal peace”, it added.

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, has informed all candidates that the votes for 8 Western Angami, 9 Kohima Town , 10 Northern Angami I , 11 Northern Angami II, 12 Tseminyu, 14 Southern Angami I and 15 Southern Angami II Assembly segments under Kohima district will be counted on May 31, 8 a.m. at DC office Kohima.

According to DIPR,

layan Cleanup Campaign on May 27, where more than a hundred volunteers participated in the cleanup exercise.

It was initiated by The Greensight Project in collaboration with the youth department of Mopungchuket Baptist Church, volunteers from the Mopungchuket village development board, Mopungchuket Watsü, water and sanitation committee, the Mopungchuket Students’ Union (MSU) and Mopungchuket Village Council (MVC) with several well wishers.

The volunteers picked up litter and trash from all the streets and drainages in the village as well as Mangkolong picnic spot, Süngkotenem Park, Longrang-

DC & ARO Kohima has further informed all candidates that, under law, counting agents are to be appointed in Form 18 -- one for each counting table. The candidates have been requested to note that the 100 meter periphery around the counting centre will be demarcated as a “pedestrian zone” and no vehicles shall be allowed within it. Only the candidate/his election agent and counting agents appointed by him and any other person with authorized photo

identity card duly issued by the election commission/ district election officer/returning officers displayed on his person shall be allowed to cross the first cordon of the security ring. No personal effects like cellular phones, cameras -- still or video (except official recording by appointed person) -- is allowed inside the counting hall. If any such items are brought, they should be deposited at the counter that will be opened for the purpose, stated the report.

T.R Zeliang, Dr Shürhozelie mourn

DIMAPUR: Leader of Opposition, T.R Zeliang, has expressed pain at the untimely demise of Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) central youth wing, general secretary, Thangkeng Khonsai on the night of May 26. In a condolence message, Zeliang said late Thangkeng served the NPF with commitment and sincerity and was an upright man whose contributions to the party and Naga Society would ever be remembered. Zeliang along with his family has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God grant peace and solace to all his family members, friends and relatives

and eternal peace to the departed soul.

Dr Shürhozelie: NPF president, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu along with the central youth wing office bearers, rank and file of the party have expressed pain at the untimely demise of late Thangkeng Khonsai.

In a condolence message, Dr. Shurhozelie described late Thangkeng as an honest and an upright youth leader who possessed a lively personality. NPF has extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to grant solace and comfort to all the near and dear ones of late Thangkeng.

BJP minority AR nabs 2 with explosives, New transformer installed at Pungro Town morcha, organizes election campaign

Department and village officials at the dedication programme of the new transformer at medical ward, Pungro Town on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: A new 250 KVA 11/0.4 KV Transformer was installed successfully at medical colony Pungro Town on Saturday.

Speaking at the dedication programme, SDO (Elect) Pungro, N. Rumphio Lotha, expressed happiness that the residents could now access electricity in all the colonies of Pungro Town and he appealed to K

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the general public to cooperate with the department in all necessary activities for smooth delivery of electricity.

Lotha further encouraged the gathering to extend their help in future for any need that may arise especially for clearing things like tree branches in their respective colonies, maintenance of line and power sub-station, proper

use of electricity and regular payment of bill. The programme was attended

by Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division (PFPSD), Yimchungru Tribal Council (YTC), GBs Union Pungro Sub- Division Colonies Chairmen’s and officials from Yimchungberu Arihako (YBA) Pungro Town.

Public Forum Pungro Sub- Division (PFPSD) president S. Kiusumew

Yimchungru, expressed gratitude the power department officials, engineer in chief, chief engineer T&R and E.E (E) Kiphire for their initiative and the execution of the work. The forum further urged upon the department to provide regular power supply without interruptions and assured the department of their full cooperation for any work in the days to come.

DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minority morcha, Nagaland state organised an election campaign for the forth coming Lok Sabha by-election, on May 25, at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

The campaign programme was attended

by PHED minister Jacob Zhimomi, advisor (Power), Tovihoto Ayemi and Lipok Pongener, excandidate and leaders of all the minority communities of Dimapur District representing all the five Mandals attended the programme.

Jacob Zhimomi and Lipok Pongner both spoke at the programme appealed voters to choose candidates on the basis of good governance and capabilities rather than community, tribe or religion.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party minority morcha president, Mukibur Rahman.

ammunition and drugs

DIMAPUR: District Tobacco Control Cell Dimapur (DTCCD) has asked all institutions in Dimapur districts in general and tobacco free schools and colleges in particular to conduct activities on May 31, to mark World no Tobacco day in their respective schools and colleges like last year under the theme “WNTD is Tobacco and heart diseases” reflecting the increasing trend of the incidence of cardiovascular diseases attributing to tobacco use.

In a press release, NTCP district officer Dr. C Tetseo said that DTCCD will provide certificates for competitions to be conducted on that day and if institutions require resource persons, the requirement may be communicated to DTCC by May 29.

The official function will be held in Green Wood Higher Secondary School at 10:30 a.m. which will be followed by spot poster/ painting competition on the theme. Each school has been entitled to send two students and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The competition will start from 9:30 a.m.

LCM launches 4 SHGs

The arrested individuals in police custody.

DIMAPUR: Wokha battalion of Assam Rifles along with a police representative conducted an operation on May 25 in Longsachung Wokha district and apprehended two persons with ammunition, explosives and contraband.

A press release issued

by Assam Rifles stated that two persons identified as Nyanbemo (42) son of late Ratsemo of Longsachung village, Wokha and Hanjilo (40) son of Khulo of Nsu-

nyu, Tseminyu, Kohima district were nabbed in this connection. According to Assam Rifles, four hand grenades, eight live cartridges of 12 Bore, 759 Samprax capsules, 150 Nytrosun tablets, Rs. 55, 255, eight mobile phones, assorted liquor and other items were recovered from their possession. The individuals along with the recovered items were handed over to Wokha Police Station and an FIR was lodged against them.

DIMAPUR: Life Concern Ministries (LCM) has launched Self Help Groups (SHGs) in 4 different places on May 26 and 27 Dimapur from Boro Lingri Church.

The speaker for the event was Aliba Imchen, director LCM. Many people, including 14 representatives from each self help group, attended the programme.

According to a press release from LCM director Aliba Imchen, Life Concern Ministries is a faithbased ministry founded in 2004 seeing the need of North-Eastern people for pastoral and parental care when they are away from home for further studies and works. LCM undertakes church ministries, trainings, counseling and rectifying loopholes of church practices in the cities especially in Bangalore where the founder lives.

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Faith Hospital conducts seminar on Nipah virus

DIMAPUR: Faith Hospital Dimapur conducted a seminar on “Nipah virus and hospital preparedness” on May 26 at its seminar hall.

Speaking on ‘Treatment and management’, Consultant MD (Internal Medicine) Faith Hospital Dr. Akumnaro Jamir said the virus’ synonyms are barking pig syndrome, porcine respiratory, neurologic syndrome, and encephalitis syndrome.

The incubation period is 4-18 days.

As per case definitions of suspected cases of Nipah, Dr. Jamir said high grade fever with acute onset of mental stress, seizure, headache or acute cough with shortness of breath develops.

Dr. Jamir maintained that the drug ribavirin had shown effectiveness in combating the virus.

“There is no specific treatment beyond supportive care because Nipah virus

H&FW officials visit Longleng hospital DIMAPUR: Officials from the regional office for health and family welfare GOI-Imphal, Dr. R. K. Priyabarta Singh, Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), C.H Phulendra Singh, technical assistant along with Imsubenla, state public health consultant NVBDCP and Hewikule Lohe, secretarial assistant, NVBDCP directorate of health and family welfare,

DIMAPUR: To provide health care support to the

Dr. Akumnaro Jamir with other staff of Faith Hospital residents of local village a medical aid camp was organized by the Army under the agies of Trinetra Dimapur on Saturday.

The recommended action is to immediately notify authorities i.e Area Veterinarian in Charge (AVIC) or State Veterinarian.

Nipah virus infections can be prevented by avoiding exposure to sick pigs and bats in epidemic areas and by avoiding drinking raw date palm sap.

Kiphire polling personnel deployed

visited Longleng District from May 22 to 24. They monitored and assessed NVBDCP, NHM and other National programme activities.

The team along with the DVBO, consultant and NVBDCP district staff visited Tamlu PHC, Tangha sub-centre, Yongnyah PHC, district hospital, CMO office and Nyang sub-centre.

Army holds medical aid camp in Kohima

encephalitis can be transmitted from person to person. Under trials the antiviral drug ribavirin has shown to be effective against the viruses in vitro but human investigations to date have been inconclusive and the clinical usefulness of ribavirin remains uncertain”, she maintained.

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division, at Community Hall of Kezobasa village, Kohima district.

A team of doctors including lady doctors gave medical assistance to approximately 150 people of Kezobasa village and adjoining areas. Patients underwent health check-ups and were given consultations and medicine free of cost.

A health awareness booth was also established to address queries and impart health education to the local population through audio and video.

Later, a talk was also delivered by a specialist medical officer to encourage healthy habits among the population.

Women polling personnel before going to their respective polling stations. (NP) Correspondent

KIPHIRE, MAY 27 (NPN): Polling personnel for 111 polling stations under Kiphire district were sent for the Lok Sabha by-election duty, along with security personnel, today. Three polling stations -- Okhe village, Longthonger village and Polling station 48 Kiphire town N/C -- are women polling personnel only.

Talking to this correspondent, Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Kiphire, Mohammed Ali Shihab said

that unlike in the previous election, this Nagaland MP election is witnessing systemic changes as he said he has been seeing more cooperation from the polling personnel. He said that owing to deployment of women polling duty officials and deployment of women in control rooms, the workload has decreased. Separate Control rooms for 59 A/C and 60 A/C have been setup at the DC & DEO Office Kiphire.

While sending women personnel for polling duty

to three polling stations, Deputy Commissioner & DEO Kiphire encouraged them to keep the spirit of service for the country. He said that he had seen more enthusiasm among the women personnel during the deployment.

Out of 111 polling stations under Kiphire district, polling station 46 under 60 AC, Vongtsuvong Village and polling station 14 under 59 AC, Shishimi Village, have no road connectivity so polling personnel have to walk part of the way.

ICFAI organises interactive session for research scholars

DIMAPUR: An interactive session for research scholars of ICFAI University Nagaland with professor Archana Barua of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, was held on May 25 by Department of English,

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ICFAI University.

A press release from ICFAI University Nagaland stated that professor Archana, who teaches in the school of humanities and social sciences, emphasized on a humanistic approach to knowledge.

While drawing attention to the concept of “thinking”, she pointed out that in the early years “thinking” was depicted, as an exclusive attribute o f m e n o r w h a t wa s known as the “maleness of knowledge”, which the

feminists had vehemently opposed.

She said that in humanities, the objects of study should be humanized, and this depends on a search for meaning with different layers and perspectives.

“This, actually, is H e r m e n e u t i c s, w h i c h seeks understanding into things and not simply knowledge for its sake”, said professor Archana.

She lamented that education in recent times had become more knowl-

edge oriented rather than understanding oriented.

During her interaction with participants, professor Archana pointed out that although technology helps in connecting with people, it also damages human relationship.

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A view of the protest against the Citizenship Bill at Biswanath district’s Dhuli on Sunday. (Northeast Now) Guwahati, May 27 (Agencies): Several organisations staged a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central gover nment’s move to implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 at Biswanath district’s Dhuli along the Assam-Arunachal border on Sunday, Northeast Now reported.

The Dhuli unit of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Assam Karbi

Students’ Union (AAKSU), All Assam Adivasi Students’ Union (AAASU), the All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATSA) and Pavoi unit of the All Assam Karmachari Parishad (AAKP) under the aegis of the Pavoi unit of AASU joined the protest programme.

The protesters also took out a rally from Diring Pathar HS School premises.

The leaders of the

organisations demanded that the Assam Accord be implemented for identification and deportation of the illegal migrants from Assam.

The protesters shouted slogans like ‘Implement Assam Accord’, ‘Assam is not an open field for Bangladeshis’ etc. during the protest.

AASU assistant secretary Duldul Borkotoky, AAKSU advisor Mangal Be, AAKSU organising

Tripura govt sets deadline to phase out plastic bags

Agartala, May 27 (PTI): The Tripura government has set August 15 as the deadline to phase out plastic carry bags, state minister Sudip Roy Barman said.

The government, as part of the ‘Himalayan Cleanup’ programme, urged people to replace their plastic bags with biodegradable ones.

The Himalayan Cleanup campaign has been launched by a Delhi-based organization in 12 mountain states in the country to end plastic pollution in the hilly areas. Barman, the state science, technology and environment minister, said the initiative will go a long way in restoring ecological balance.

“Plastic waste damages marine life, contaminates soil and clogs drains.

The environment department is taking measures to free the state of plastic bags

by August 15,” Barman told reporters after launching the drive here.

People have to realize that plastic is not biodegradable and burning it

could only produce harmful gases, the minister stated.

“Random plastic use for packing food items and groceries has to be stopped. If necessary, the government will consult an expert agency to find out alternatives,” he added.

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has recently asked the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) to construct at least 500-metre road with plastic waste as a measure to curb platic pollution.

He also asked the AMC to start door-to-door garbage collection in all parts of the municipal area.

Explaining the root of the problem, Barman said, “Raids and seizures can’t end the use of plastic. If production is not stopped, the problem will not be solved. Awareness is the only solution.”

Earlier in 2015, the erstwhile Left Front government had imposed a total ban on production, use and sale of plastic bags for carrying items.

secretary Mangal Ronghang, Sonitpur district unit of AASU assistant secretary Ajmat Shaikh, AAKP’s Pavoi unit general secretary Moinul Islam, AATSA’s Biswanath unit general secretary Ananta Sona along with locals joined the protest.

Most of the political parties and organisations representing various ethnic groups of the State have raised their voice against the Central Government’s move to grant Indian citizenship to illegal migrants by implementing the vexatious Bill.

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which is also a partner in the BJP-led coalition government in Assam, has been reiterating its opposition to the Bill.

The AGP leaders also said that the party, which has launched a mass signature campaign against the Bill across the state, would leave the government if the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 is passed in the Parliament.

On the other hand, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) also launched a mass signature campaign against the Bill across the State from May 14 to May 24.

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PFI objects to proposed change in UPSC cadre allocation system Correspondent

I M P H A L , M ay 2 7 : Manipur Unit of Popular Front of India (PFI) Sunday raised a strong objection on the Central government’s proposal to change the present UPSC cadre allocation system and base it on performance in the foundation course.

Front chair man E Abubacker, in a statement, alleged that the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) had sent a communication to concerned departments to examine the feasibility of cadre allocation based on the performance in the Foundation Course, instead of the existing process of allocating cadre immediately after clearing the UPSC civil service examination.

Candidates who successfully cleared the three stages of UPSC civil services exam preliminary, main and interview - have to go through a 15-week long Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie. Currently, services like IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services are allotted by the UPSC,

based on the marks secured in the written test and interview, before the Foundation Course. The existing system has proved transparent and credible since its formation, the chairman observed.

When many of the institutions have lost its credibility, the UPSC was the one among the few, the integrity and impartiality of which has never been doubted.

“If the selections to the services are to be done after the foundation course, then the UPSC examination would be reduced to just a qualifying examination,” he added. “Allotment of cadre is a logical extension of the conduct of examinations.

Any move to dilute the role of such prestigious institution should be resisted,” he observed.

He added that the proposed change will encourage corruption, malpractices, favoritism and give chances to politicians and bureaucrats to influence selection. “It will, in turn, bring down the quality of the public administration over time. It is very essential for the public administration to remain non-political for India to be truly democratic” he said.

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Diphu May 27: Diphu Baptist Church (DBC), established on May 26, 1968 at Diphu town celebrated its 50 years of service with a re-union of the former DBC associates on Sunday. The three-day celebration began on May 25 on the theme, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrew 13:8).

The celebration was attended by Karbi Anglong Baptist Church general secretary Rev. Davidson Engti, Rev. Bentinck Teron, Rev. Sina Lekthe, Rev. James Rongpi and Pastors and church elders from 32 churches of the town including Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s Executive Member Pradip Singnar, Member of Autonomous Council Richard Tokbi, and host of other notables.

Speaker Rev. LK Tsanglao mentioned about unalterable of Jesus Christ.

Programme for underprivileged children in Ghy Guwahati, May 27 (Agencies): Guwahati based Concept Educations in association with UTSAH, a child rights agency, on Sunday launched the Child Protection & Education Programme for a new batch of underprivileged children and out-of-school children at Hafiznagar in Bamunimaidam in Guwahati.

According to North East Now, every year this program is re-initiated to cater to a new group of out-of-school children.

This is the second year of the programme.

The child protection and study centre was inaugurated

by Kamrup (M) DC Virendra Mittal. Representatives from UNICEF Assam, District Child Protection Unit, Childline Guwahati and Chandmari Police were also present in the inauguration ceremony.

PJRA convener arrest triggers protest in Imphal

IMPHAL, May 27: Convenor of People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), Erendro Leichombam was arrested in Imphal on May 26, after he allegedly refused to take down a video he had shared on social media which has gone viral.

Soon after the news of his arrest, there was widespread protest in Imphal’s Thangmeiband area on Sunday, where the protestors termed his arrest as “ political persecution devised by the ruling party”.

He was booked under section I53-A/153B/505/506/511 IPC and 84-C IT Act for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups, criminal intimidation. Police took custody of him till Monday (May 28) after producing him before a duty magistrate

on May 26 evening.

Erendro is one of the founder members of PRJA, a political party founded by peace activist Irom Chanu Sharmila in 2016 demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958.

Reports said that despite warnings from the police, the PRJA convener allegedly refused to take down the video from his Facebook page and rather termed the police action as a fake warning.

Locals and local women bodies (Meira Paibi group) staged sit-in-protest at various places in Imphal’s Thangmeiband area against the arrest of the social activist turned politician who contested the last Assembly elections in 2016.

They demanded immediate release of the young politician who gained a

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A women leader taking part in one of the protests at Hijam Dewan Leikai claimed that the PRJA convener had done nothing against the law of the land.

He was only expressing his opinion on social media about the inflammatory video that went viral in social media and as a bonafide citizen of the country he has the right to do so, she added.

She blamed the police of making Erendro a scapegoat while they could not arrest the real culprits who have openly threatened the people of Manipur on a video viral through social media.

“Instead of targeting the innocent people, police

should hunt down the real culprits and award them befitting punishment under the law of the land,” she added.

Leaders of local youth clubs who joined the protests showing solidarity to the demand for immediate release of Erendro threatened that if they fail to get a positive response from the concerned government authority, they will come up with different form of agitations.

Placards with various slogans-- “Release Erendro Leichombam immediately,” “Don’t target innocent people,” “We want justice,” “Don’t suppress freedom of speech,” --were displayed at the protest sites.

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Ivory worth Rs 35 lakh in Assam

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recovered 24 pieces of ivory weighing 5.838 kg from Guwahati railway station.

Guwahati, May 27 (Agencies): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 24 pieces of ivory weighing about six kilograms collectively from two persons, including a contractual employee of the railways, near the Guwahati Railway Station.

According to The Indian Express, the duo

was to smuggle out the ivory to Nepal. It has been confirmed by wildlife officials that the tusks were extracted after killing at least five adult and subadult elephants. Since the ivory has been sourced from Hojai, it is believed that the elephants were in all likelihood killed in the Karbi Anglong region of Assam, the DRI said

in a statement issued on Sunday.

The interception took place yesterday as the recipient of the ivory, Suraj Kumar Das, hailing from West Bengal was in the process of receiving the package from one Mohammad Badrul Hussain, hailing from Hojai district of Assam, it said. Das is working as a coach atten-

dant of Saraighat Express, the agency said. Interrogation of the two has revealed that Hussain had picked up the package containing ivory from a person at Hojai and was supposed to deliver it to Das for subsequent smuggling to Nepal through another person based in New Jalpaiguri, it said.

It is a known fact that endangered species are regularly slaughtered for their parts especially because of the rising demand in the international market, the DRI said. The market value of about six kilograms of ivory is around Rs 35 lakh. The DRI had seized about 12.4 kgs of ivory from a bus at Siliguri on February 15 this year. In this case too, the ivory was sourced from Lakhimpur district of Assam.

Further investigation to unearth the masterminds behind the gang of poachers and smugglers of animal parts is underway, the probe agency said.

“There is an urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime, which has environmental, social and economic ramifications, and a concerted effort is the need of the hour,” it added.

98 nabbed with fake Aadhaar cards in Manipur Imphal, May 27 (IANS): Manipur Police on Sunday rounded up 98 suspected foreigners with fake Aadhaar cards from the heart of Imphal city during an identification drive, officials said.

A police statement said that the raids were conducted in the early hours in two residential areas at Naga Mapal here. The suspects were found staying in rented houses. Police said they had intensified identification of outsiders in and around Imphal on the orders of Home Minister N. Biren Singh.

Director General of Police L.M. Khaute said that all vehicles reaching Imphal from Assam, Nagaland and Moreh, the border town, are thoroughly checked to identify the nonlocal passengers. Police said that fake Aadhaar and other documents are printed at two places outside Manipur for supplying to those who plan to enter Manipur.

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that it was most surprising that Rohingyas were found staying at Hatta in the heart of Imphal. He said nearly 40 foreigners who were nabbed at different places are now in prison.

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Silchar to be developed as Act East city, transport hub

SI L CHA R , M ay 2 7 (Agencies): The state government plans on developing as one of the ‘Act East cities’ and as a counter-magnet area to Guwahati. Besides decongesting Guwahati, the plan will also project Silchar at the forefront of the growing economic relations of the northeast with Bangladesh and countries, through, under the Centre‘s Act East Policy, Kaplan Herald reported.

“Following a query sent to the Centre by a Silchar-based organisation, Dr Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Memorial Swartha Suraksha Parishad, Silchar will be developed as the second logistics hub in the northeast region, after Jogighopa (in Bongaigaon district),” Sazzad Alam, deputy secretary at the state government‘s Act East Policy affairs department, said. The plan is to develop Silchar as a regional connectivity hub – via roads, railway, riverway and airway. t will be linked with the Asian trilateral highway node at Moreh in Manipur through the expressway via Imphal, Jiribam and Lakhipur. As the eastern terminal of the East-Wesi corridor, it will also be connected

to the Guwahati-ShillongDawki border-Chittagong expressway via the JowaiLadrumbai-Sonapur-Kalain corridor.

It will be linked with Sylhet and Bangladesh to Kolkata via the Mainland India-Bangladesh-Northeast India (MI-B-NEI) Corridor. Through Katigora and Karimganj, it will be connected to and to Kolkata through Bangladesh via the MI-B-NEI Corridor II. To improve railway connectivity, broad-gauge rail lines have already been extended to Silchar from Lumding on the GuwahatiDibrugarh line. The line will be linked to Bangladesh through the AgartalaAkhaura line, which is to be commissioned soon.

Concept notes have also been prepared for restoring the historical rail linkage with Bangladesh through Karimganj and Mauvibazar, that used to carry goods from Assam to Chittagong Port.

Railway connectivity will also be established to the border town of Moreh from Silchar through Lakhipur and Imphal.

For riverine connectivity, the Silchar river port on the Barak river has been proposed.

Heavy rains to continue in North East Guwahati , May 27 (NPN): The Northeastern conditions weather has been seeing great precipitation movement since quite a while now. On and off Pre-Monsoon downpours have turned out to be steady and the climate has not gone completely dry by any stretch of the imagination.

According to skymetweather, during the last 24 hours also, heavy rainfall activity has been observed over many parts of Northeast India. Dhubri recorded very heavy rainfall to the tune of 136.2 mm and Cherrapunji 154 mm.

In the last 24 hours from 08:30 am on Wednesday, Itanagar 2 mm, Passighat 46.9 mm, Dibrugarh 5.7 mm, Golaghat 47 mm, Golaghat and Guwahati 3.6 mm, Jorhat 29.2 mm, Mazbat 102.6 mm, North Lakhimpur 7.8 mm, Silchar 28.5 mm, Tezpur 12.8 mm, Tinsukia 2 mm, Imphal 3.6 mm, Kohima 10.4 mm, Agartala 0.6 mm, Kailashahar 1 mm. An upper air cyclonic circulation is persisting over eastern parts of Bihar and adjoining parts of sub Himalayan West Bengal.

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The police are however are keeping the antitalk faction Ulfa (I) led by Paresh Baruah, which also is based in Myanmar, out of its surrender radar. The outfit is active in upper Assam districts.

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The government has put in place the Swabalamban scheme, an ambitious platform offering selfemployment to militants who lay down arms. The scheme is implemented in association with State

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 170 Dimapur, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018

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s Nagaland go to the polls on May 28, to elect the lone Lok Sabha MP for one year; the voters will decide who to send. Perhaps there is not much of an issue between the two contenders.

The opposition NPF has campaigned largely on communalism versus secularism issue against the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) comprising of the BJP. On its part the ruling PDA has pitched for the Action Taken Report (ATR) during the two months of its coming to power in the state. The other is on the premise that electing a candidate from an alliance as the same with the government at the Centre is going to benefit the state. The people may have their own conclusions and that will be known after the results are out. If the PDA wins the seat vacated by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, it will have managed to retain it. However, if it loses, then the NPF would be retaining the seat which was vacated

by Neiphiu Rio, the NPF MP. Whoever wins will have hardly one year remaining before the next Lok Sabha election is scheduled in May 2019. Nagaland should have at least two MPs when other states in the north east such as Arunachal Pradesh (lesser population and voters) Manipur and Meghalaya (marginally more population and voters) have two MPs each. The disproportionate representation in the case with Nagaland stems from the fact that the people of the state were, under circumstances, made to boycott the 1952 parliamentary election to send a message that they were unwilling to be part of India. Be that as it may, the decision had been in vain. Later, after Nagaland was formed in 1963 through territorial merger of Naga Hills and Tuensang Frontier Division (under North East Frontier Agency), the new state-Nagaland-went on to elect its first MP in 1967. Even at the period of time, the people of the newly created state were still not very inclined to the idea that participating in the parliamentary elections. This was due to the prevailing situation where Naga political movement was still at its height and the idea of sovereignty was still an issue. The MPs who had represented Nagaland in the Lok Sabha had their respective achievements in various forms. The task is not made easier since numbers count in parliament. A lone member is indeed a solitary figure and has very little opportunity to be heard because major political parties having fifty or more members get the upper hand. However, in such a situation, what matters is the ability to get embedded with like-minded MPs and form a pressure lobby. In this regard, Manipur and Meghalaya and to an extent Mizoram have been very successful in getting projects through. The Naga political issue is now largely familiar with many mainland MPs so there isn’t much to say since negotiations are already at a very advanced stage. There is season for every purpose, says the Bible. It is time to build and talking only about the political issue isn’t cutting much ice any longer. It is time to deliver and let the results speak for themselves. Even basic necessities as having long distance trains from Dimapur (the second highest revenue earner for NFR) and better flight connectivity between Dimapur and other metros are long felt and ignored.

DailyDevotion The Life To Know Him …tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high. —Luke 24:49 The disciples had to tarry, staying in Jerusalem until the day of Pentecost, not only for their own preparation but because they had to wait until the Lord was actually glorified. And as soon as He was glorified, what happened? “Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear” (Acts 2:33).

The statement in John 7:39— “…for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified”— does not pertain to us. The Holy Spirit has beengiven; the Lord is glorified— our waiting is not dependent on the providence of God, but on our own spiritual fitness.

The Holy Spirit’s influence and power were at work before Pentecost, but Hewas not here. Once our Lord was glorified in His ascension, the Holy Spirit came into the world, and He has been here ever since. We have to receive the revealed truth that He is here. The attitude of receiving and welcoming the Holy Spirit into our lives is to be the continual attitude of a believer. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive reviving life from our ascended Lord.

It is not the baptism of the Holy Spirit that changes people, but the power of the ascended Christ coming into their lives through the Holy Spirit. We all too often separate things that the New Testament never separates. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not an experience apart from Jesus Christ— it is the evidence of the ascended Christ.

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Curb high OMC profits, GST can be a great leveler

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uel is scarce. It is expensive. More the pricey , higher is the profits of the oil companies.

Taxing fuel to bleed users is anti-development, inflationary and stunts growth.

That is the hard reality.

Even at $ 80 a barrel – 150 litres – the purchase price is less than Rs 35 a litre. Indian basket costs less than that.

So the bogey of the pinch is overstated.

International prices are difficult to contain. It is the oil lobby that manipulates the prices. The US earlier a controller of prices has itself become one of the price manipulators. With its shale oil, though it is facing production problems now, it has also become an oil economy.

The US is targeting Asian economies by targeting sanctions against Iran on the pretext of checking its nuclear energy projects.

Even the Barak Obama administration prevented India from using Iran oil to hike international prices. It may be noted that US companies dominate the international oil market.

Iran oil is one of the best, with low sulphur content. India with rupee deal and swap arrangement

mainly being managed through the public sector HP was able to save forex and had other benefits. The Iran sanctions puts pressure on India to source fuel in dollar terms and affects rupee further. It hits its development goals.

India needs to better ties with Russia, which is also targeted for sanctions by the Donald Trump administration for maintaining its diminishing power.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sochi to revive ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Even EU is divided as recently German Chancellor Angela Merkel indicated during her meet with Putin on Iran sanctions.

International situation will take time to change.

Meanwhile, India can take steps to make fuel affordable. The solution suggested by “experts” to tax it to fill the government coffers and “check” usage is obsolete.

Neither it has reduced consumption nor did it help government earn more.

The government itself is the victim of its taxation policy. It is the highest spender and fuel tax payer.

The policy helps none but being inflationary.

The government is ap- at all levels from agriculparently not being given the ture to transport, industry correct advice. The states and manufacturing. The also feel that they could nation has to have a relook earn a lot from high taxes at its policies. One instance on oil. Someone even not would suffice. Indian Oil wisely suggested raising profits increased to over Rs diesel prices to bring it at par 5400 crore in the last quarwith petrol. It is a falsified ter alone. The cumulative argument. Petrol and diesel profit rises to over Rs 20,000 prices are fixed as per re- crore. Indian Oil has also fining cost. announced Obviously Shivaji Sarkar higher divithe cost of dend at Rs 2 refining is less for diesel. So per share and many benit should have less price – al- efits for its directors and most half that of petrol. employees. So it is with all But oil companies mis- public sector oil marketing guide and use environment companies (OMC). lobbies to price and tax dieA country that is sufsel more “branding it with fering difficult situation and having higher pollutants”. its development schemes are This only rakes up their hit, should really be victim profits and makes transport, of the OMC machinations? agricultural production and It calls for a relook at the other people–oriented activi- daily oil pricing. The OMCs ties expensive. are acting on the nation’s It needs to be probed fear psychosis and it should whether the environment be considered unholy if lobbies have some other aim not criminal. The public or not. Are they in league sector companies should with some not-so-friendly have profit. It should not powers and oil lobbies to be so phenomenal that the keep India under-developed country bleeds and its rupee through such machinations? plunges further.

Their arguments on diesel The government, which and scrapping diesel vehicles ultimately faces the people’s need to be junked. wrath, act prudently to curb Diesel is as pollutant the profiteering spree of as any other fuel. Pricing it OMCs. It may even consider higher raises cost of living ordering a probe.

The taxation issue is equally vexatious. In 2014, Rs 9.48 was the central tax on petrol. It has risen to Rs 19.48. Diesel had Rs 3.56 as excise duty. Now it is Rs 15.33. The states have minimum VAT of 16.62 percent and the maximum of 39.48 (Mumbai) percent. In 25 states the average rates are between 20 and 35.

Since 2014, the centre and states have collected Rs 14,67,462 crore as taxes – an average of Rs 3.7 lakh crore a year. The centre’s share is Rs 8,06,715 crore and states have got Rs 6,61,653 crore.

It looks good. But the impact of it on production and inflation is not estimated. It leads to cost cut at all levels and companies go through a severe crunch even as they face investment issues.

The government itself, centre and states, is the worst victim of such inflation as it increases its administrative expenditure. All aspects from agriculture, industry, manufacturing, transport and overall cost of living rises.

What should the government do? It has to fix the petrol price at the level of international crude purchase

price at around Rs 35 a litre and do away with multiple taxes. For diesel, the price has to be fixed at the refining end, which is less than Rs 25. Many other byproducts have also to be priced in a similar way.

Now the taxes. The GST is the great leveler.

Even at 28 percent GST it would be around Rs 9 per litre as the maximum on petrol – total retail price Rs 44. For diesel the selling price would not be more Rs 32.

Yes, there could be notional cash loss to states and centre. But the governments at all levels, being highest fuel guzzler, would be saving at least Rs 1 lakh crore on fuel price outgo. Even with GST governments would earn over another Rs 1.7 lakh crore.

The gainer would be the nation with lower living costs. The growth which has been pulled down by high price would be accelerated.

There would be overall happiness, rise in production, jobs and stronger rupee. Finally that would give a good name to the country, richer experience and the ushering in of a new era with kudos for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

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India can do more with its Buddhist inheritance

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oon after coming to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi prudently decided to emphasise India’s rich tradition of Buddhism in a soft-power approach to Asian geopolitics.

Apart from countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Japan, Sri Lanka, South Korea and Mongolia, Mr Modi even reached out to China to revive India-China ties. He visited China’s ancient temples in Xi’an and made an offering in front of massive golden statues of Buddha amid monks chanting sutras.

The Modi government also undertook several diplomatic measures, mainly organising Buddhist cultural festivals, as well as gathering Buddhist leaders and experts from Asian countries to attend conferences, conventions and shows.

But two years down the line, these efforts show no mark of desired progress on the ground. The mistake often made in India is that Buddhism is perceived as an alien or a rival religion, forgetting that the Indian watchwords “Buddha, Dharma, Sangha” form the core of the religion.

Buddhism underpins core Asian values. Ninety-eight per cent of Buddhists live in the Asia-Pacific region.

Buddhists comprise more than half the population in 14 Asian countries; in seven of these, over 90 per cent of their population practise Buddhism.

In modern times, Buddhism serves as a spiritual anchor for many in Asia amid the tumult of the region’s quest for modernity and economic prosperity.

It is no surprise then that even communist China, after a gap of several decades, is now lending its support to the religion, in part to arrest the fraying of China’s moral and social fabric.

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It is ironic that just as China is doing so, India no longer has the fuel for spinning its own dharma wheel, let alone replenishing others. The activities of the hitherto moribund Buddhist Association of China (BAC), established in 1953, have grown noticeably both within China and externally as a result of state support and China’s economic might.

Beijing is particularly keen on foreign outreach programmes and projecting China as the chief patron of Buddhism on a global scale. Not only has the BAC deepened links with overseas Chinese Buddhists, but also with other Asian Buddhist nations. In soft-power terms, Buddhism helps to soften China’s image as a rising power.

China’s outreach programme extends to cover both the Theravad a and Mahayan atraditions in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Korea, Mongolia and other countries. Chinese Buddhists make generous donations to deepen institutional ties through funding Buddhist projects and assisting schools and rebuilding monasteries across Asia.

It is another irony that Buddhist globalisation and diplomacy, originally practised by Indian emperors such as Ashoka and Kanishka, are now being used to greater effect by the Chinese.

Mr Modi was quick to gauge how Buddhism could play a useful role for Indian cultural diplomacy on the global stage. For instance, he took up the legacy left by his predecessor, Dr Manmohan Singh, of resurrecting the glory of the ancient Nalanda University.

Unfortunately, Buddhism is also being used in the service of narrow political interests and as yet another

front for rivalry between India and China. An example is the wielding of the “Tibet card” to offset China’s influence.

If India is to be taken seriously as a world leader in the promotion of Buddhism, it has to raise its game.

Posturing won’t do. Initiatives like supporting events and conferences through NGO-style outfits that enjoy neither the spiritualism nor the depth of Buddhist scholarship are doomed to end in failure.

What Mr Modi could do more fruitfully is to focus on restoring millennia-old Buddhist heritage sites, which would better connect with large numbers of Asian pilgrims.

India should also focus on building its own Buddhist profile and strengthen connections with the millions of faithful around the world. A good start would be with countries it maintains strong relationships with, such as Japan, South Korea, Bhutan and Nepal.

Unlike China, India has the advantage of history and being the original home of the religion. India also has the edge of being recognised as a country having democratic values that can attract many Asians in their attempt to link their spirituality with modernity.

India should not see Buddhism merely through the prism of rivalry with China. It can do so much more to build on its natural foundations to make the country a true leader in the world of Buddhism.

Dr. Nehginpao Kipgen is associate professor and executive director, and Devanshi Kothari is a master’s student and research assistant at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at the Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University.

First aid treatment and management by pet owner

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ll pet animals are prone to minor/major injuries, sprains; fracture and other such condition that cause great discomfort, pain and agony. Pet animal are most precious to us emotionally and financially, therefore all pet owners should be aware of the ways and means of giving first aids. First aid treatment means immediate treatment given to the pets instantly.

A prompt attention by pet owner in spotting and identifying injuries, sprains, fracture and such other condition as mention below would go a long way in keeping the pet healthy, happy and productive.

The common first aid treatments that can be given in pet animal are 1. Wound: Remove the cause of injury, if it is by glass, nail etc. Bleeding from a puncture wound maybe stopped by putting tempon /cotton ball. Bleeding from the injury in the extremities may be reduced by applying a tourniquet with the help of a bandage /clean piece of clothes.

2. Snake bite: The bitten area should be given multiple lateral incisions to drain /bleed from the area and thereby expel the venom.

Moreover washing of bitten area is needed in order to drain away the venom.

3. Dog bite: Bite injury cause by another dog. The injured area is to be washed

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ootwear refers to garments wor n on the feet, which originally serves to purpose of protection against adversities of the environment, usually regarding ground textures and temperature. Footwear in the manner of shoes therefore primarily serves the purpose to ease the locomotion and prevent injuries. Secondly footwear can also be used for fashion and adornment as well as to indicate the status or rank of the person within a social structure. Footwear is in use since earliest human history, archaeological finds of complete shoes date back to the copper age. Some ancient civilizations, such as Egypt however saw no practical need for footwear due to convenient climatic and landscape situations and used shoes primarily as ornaments and insignia of power.

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Many international players have come into picture. Footwear has also created a slot for themselves in the import and the export market of the nation. Footwear technology also studies raw materials such as plastic, canvas, fabric, leather, rubber as an essential part of its curriculum.

Footwear technology or designing is a unique career and it needs lot of skills apart from degrees or diplomas. We could see cobblers in many areas and some of them used

to make new footwear apart from repairing the old one.

But as time has passed and design demand is everywhere, so, things have changed in comparison with what were few decades back. It requires a blend of artistic talent and creativity. It has come a long way from traditional shoemakers cutting and stitching leather, to specialised professionals utilising modern technology, working at high tech laboratories, on sophisticated machines, experimenting with a varied range of materials, from leather, plastic, canvas, jute, rubber and even cloth.

Footwear Designers create new styles of footwear, keeping in mind the popular demand in the markets and also the demands of individual clients. The footwear industry has a range of jobs and skills comprising of research and development, design, manufacturing operations, sales and marketing, quality control and management. There are different courses in this field which includes certificate courses,

diploma courses, graduate and postgraduate diploma courses, etc. Advanced diploma course in footwear technology require the candidate to be a graduate in any stream or diploma holder in leather, engineering or footwear technology. For engineering degree like B Tech students must be from science stream. Admission to most of these courses is made through entrance examinations.

Courses in these subjects include Certificate Course in Footwear Design and Production, Certificate Course in Footwear Technology, Certificate Course in Shoe Designing and Pattern Cutting, Computer Aided Shoe Designing, Bachelor of Design (B.DES.) Leather Design, Diploma in Footwear Designing and Production, Diploma in Footwear Technology (DFT), Diploma in Leather Goods and Accessories Design (DLGAD) , Post Graduate Diploma in Footwear Technology, Shoe Production, etc .

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with soap solution or may be cauterized with carbolic acid.

4. Bee /insects stings :The area of the sting should be washed with bicarbonate of soda or household ammonia.

5. Burns and scald : Burn and scald injury are mostly caused by fire, boiling , water, tar, oil and chemicals etc. The most important first aid is to cool the affected area.

Flushing the burnt area with cold water, application of household detergents solution followed by washing with clean cold water or application of ice.

6. Fracture: the principal first aid treatment is to minimize the movement of animal, by bamboo/wooden splints for immobilization of affected part. Before wrapping the splint, the limb is to cover with a layer of cotton to prevent hard pressing on the skin. Do not massage the fractured area.

7. Eye injury: The injured eye should be cleaned with clean boiled water and lubricated with antibiotic eye drop. The injured animal to be confined in a dark room to avoid discomfort.

After the first aid treatment of the above cases by the owners he/she should immediately consult the nearest veterinary dispensary or hospital for further treatment.

Dr. Elizabeth Yhome, Veterinary surgeon, Veterinary hospital Kohima

Reader’s Post

Appreciation To DMC Administrator Moa Sangtam Sir,

Of late I have been noticing many new changes taking place in our Dimapur town that hasn’t been initiated in the past.

The efforts of the current DMC Team led by the visionary Administrator Moa Sangtam is laudable especially the efforts for a cleaner and healthier Dimapur. Being a part of Team Clean Dimapur, we never expected so much support from the DMC but he went out of his way to encourage us by sponsoring the installation of 72 dustbins in and around Dimapur town with many more to come.

I appreciate the authorities for posting a man of such calibre and vision and hope that he undertakes much more development activities for the betterment of our beloved city in the days to come.

May our Almighty God bless him and his Team as they embark on their endeavours to make a better, cleaner, healthier and greener Dimapur.

Azo Wetsah, President, Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur

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

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Modi survives on publicity, says Chandrababu Naidu

Vijayawada, May 27 (IANS): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday mounted a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he survives only on publicity.

A day after the Modi government completed four years in office, NDA’s former ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief described it as a “government of more talk less action”.

Addressing the 34th ‘Mahanadu’ or annual conclave of his party, which began here, he also predicted that regional parties will come to power after the next general elections and that his party will play a crucial role in national politics.

It is the first TDP conclave after the party pulled out of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government in March over the Centre’s refusal to accord special category status to the state.

The TDP leader slammed the Modi government, saying none of its populist slogans like

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‘Make in India’, ‘Startup India’ and ‘Standup India’ yielded the desired results.

“Has anybody benefited from Modi’s schemes?” asked the TDP leader in his inaugural address at the three-day meet.

He said demonetisation destroyed the Indian banking system and people had to run around the banks to get their own hard-earned money. He alleged that the Goods and Services Tax imposed a burden on the common man.

Naidu said people lost confidence in the banking system due to scams. “According to a survey there

is 61 per cent corruption in the central government.

What is your answer?” he asked his audience.

He reminded the BJP of its poll promise to implement the Swaminathan Commission report to bail out the agricultural sector.

Naidu remarked that BJP’s claim of being a party with a difference is ridiculous as its leaders were caught red-handed while trying to buy MLAs in Karnataka.

The Andhra Chief Minister said that Modi faced a public protest in Tamil Nadu for interfering in the state’s politics by using the Cauvery water dispute as an excuse.

The Chief Minister also alleged that the central government is taking revenge on Andhra Pradesh for demanding fulfilment of the commitments made by the then government when Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated to carve out Telangana state.

Naidu also claimed that the Modi government tried to take over Tirupati temple under this

conspiracy. He warned that anybody resorting to such a move will have to pay a heavy price.

Declaring that a special category status is the right of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said he would not to rest till this was achieved.

Naidu predicted that regional parties would form the government at the Centre after the 2019 general elections. Amid loud cheers from his party cadres, he said the BJP’s dream of retaining power will remain unfulfilled.

The TDP chief told the delegates that their party will retain power in the state and play a key role in national politics also.

Stating that the TDP has 70 lakh workers, he said only it could build a new Andhra Pradesh and bring a change in national politics.

Party delegates from both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are attending the conclave, which will pass 34 resolutions on various issues. The key political resolution will be adopted on the last day.

New electronics policy soon: Ravi Shankar Prasad NEW DELHI, May 27 (AGENCIES): The Digital India programme has transformed into a “mass movement” and the government will soon finalise a new electronics policy to build on the momentum, IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said.

It will also push ahead to meet the ambitious goal of increasing the size of India’s digital economy to $1 trillion in the coming years. “We are soon going to finalise the new electronics policy whose sub-segment will be export-oriented initiatives in the field of electronics. The idea is to make India a big hub

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of electronics manufacturing to serve domestic as well as outside markets,” Prasad told PTI. In an interview, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the Modi government, Prasad said the troika of 31 crore Jan Dhan accounts, 121 crore mobiles and biometroc identifier Aadhaar (dubbed JanDan-Aadhaar-Mobile or JAM trinity) for pushing welfare benefits and subsidies, have led to savings of Rs 90,000 crore. “This is India for digital inclusion and if I juxtapose it on what Rajiv Gandhi had said about sending Re 1 from Delhi and 15 paise

reaching on the ground ... in the Modi government Re 1 is sent and it reaches the bank account,” Prasad said.

Highlighting the milestones on IT and electronics related initiatives, Prasad said that Common Service Centre have risen from 83,000 to 2,91,000, while 89 BPOs have started operating in various states in a matter of 2.5 years.

Production of mobile handsets in India too has seen an unprecedented growth, he said adding that almost 120 units manufacturing mobile handsets and components have been established in the country over the last three years.

Congress attacks Modi over farmer’s death in UP

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the death of a protesting farmer a day before his rally in Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh.

G a n d h i ’s r e m a r k s came a day before the crucial by-election in Kairana parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh where a united Opposition is taking on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kairana is over 50 km away from Baghpat.

“The sugarcane farmers of Uttar Pradesh are thinking that the Prime Minister, who is taking credit for UPA schemes, wades through their farms in a road show but does not pay attention to them. Unfortunately, farmers like Udayveer, who gave away their life while fighting for their rights cannot even think of this (of Prime Minister paying attention),” Gandhi said in a tweet. Udayveer, a sugarcane farmer, died on Saturday during a protest at Baghpat’s Baraut tehsil over pending cane dues and power tariff hike.

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala also attacked the Modi government over the death of the protesting farmer.

“Udayveer lost his life during protest of sugarcane farmers. Modi-Adityanath, who came to power on promise of clearing dues of farmers in 14 days have forgotten that dues of Rs 12,224 crore are pending and electricity bill has been raised by Rs 1,600 per month.” Modi, earlier on Sunday, inaugurated the Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal (KGP) Expressway (Eastern Peripheral Expressway) project, intended to relieve Delhi from traffic congestion at Baghpat.

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5,500 bunkers, 200 community halls to be constructed along LoC JA M M U , M a y 2 7 (AGENCIES): Authorities in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir have initiated the process of constructing over 5,500 underground bunkers and 200 community halls as well as ‘border bhawans’ to help border dwellers facing the brunt of Pakistani shelling and firing.

The prestigious project, targeted to be completed in the current financial year at a cost of Rs 153.60 crore, has already been approved by the state government and union ministry of home affairs (MHA), an official spokesman said today.

He said District Development Commissioner Shahid Iqbal Choudhary chaired a meeting and reviewed arrangements for initiating construction of family bunkers, community bunkers, community halls and border bhawans to facilitate safety of border residents during ceasefire violations.

“A total of 5,196 bunkers are being constructed in seven blocks along the 120 km long stretch of LoC. These include Sunderbani, Qila Drahal, Nowshera,

Villagers take shelter under a community bunker during alleged shelling from the Pakistani side of the border, at Arnia village, in Jammu.

Doongi, Rajouri, Panjgrain and Manajakote,” the spokesman said.

He said over 260 community bunkers and 160 community halls would also be constructed in villages located in 0-3 KM distance from LoC for accommodation of people during ceasefire violation prompted migration or emergency evacuation.

“The border bhawans to accommodate more than 10,000 people will be constructed in safer areas of Sunderbani, Nowshera, Doongi, Rajouri and Manjakote,” the spokesman said. He said the tendering process designed for construction of bunkers as

block level projects as per MHA guidelines would start within one week and process will be completed within one month which will be followed by construction of bunkers, shelters and community halls.

Every family residing in 0-3 KM range from LoC would be provided an individual family bunker during Phase-I of the project while community bunkers and halls will be strictly constructed near schools, hospitals, police stations, police posts, government buildings and panchayat ghars for safe accommodation and better utilisation during peace time, the spokesman said.

Himachal CM launches polythene removal campaign S h i ml a , M ay 2 7 ( IA N S ) : H i m a c h a l Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday launched a week-long state-wide polythene removal campaign from the state capital by involving school students, volunteers and Home Guard personnel.

Terming pollution caused by plastic is a matJai Ram Thakur ter of concern, he said that as they use more plastic, the situation in developed nations is more alarming thereby making plastic

waste management a big challenge.

This non-biodegradable waste is the biggest health hazard both for humans and animals, causing environmental degradation, he said.

The Bhartiya Janta Party gover nment had banned the use of plastic bags in the state on October 2, 2009 but the use continued in packaging of products like milk, chips and bread.

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Mumbai, May 27 (PTI): Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) feels a merger with MTNL will be positive for both the companies, but there are a few impediments like the latters huge debt and the difference between pay scales which need to be sorted out, a top official has said.

However, there is no specific plan on the merger in the works at present, beyond the appointment of a consultant by the government.

The state-run telco has inked a pact with Softbank to co-work on “interest areas” and is also in talks with the Japanese telecom companys investee company Paytm for a tie-up, the official said.

“Merger between the two (MTNL and BSNL) is going to be good for both the companies. Lets take the argument that it is going to be good, but there are various issues that need to be sorted out,” its chairman and managing director Anupam Shrivastava told PTI recently.

The impediments include MTNLs debt of over Rs 16,000 crore as of December 2017 and the difference between the pay scales for employees of both the companies, he said.

An employee sets the fuel prices on a display boards at a petrol Pump, as the fuel prices remain at record high level, in Kolkata. (PTI)

New Delhi, May 27 consecutive day on Sunday, per litre in the national capi(IANS): Domestic petrol with the key transportation tal. According to the data prices increased for the 14th fuel being sold at Rs 78.12 from oil marketing major

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Indian Oil, petrol price rose to Rs 78.12 in Delhi from Rs 77.97 a litre on Saturday.

Along with Delhi, prices in Mumbai and Chennai have already reached record levels. In Mumbai and Chennai, petrol was sold at Rs 85.93 and Rs 81.11 a litre, respectively, up from Rs 85.78 and Rs 80.95 per litre on Saturday.

In addition, price in Kolkata inched up to Rs 80.76, against 80.61 per litre on the previous day.

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happens,” he said, making it clear that it does not involve equity changing hands.

He said while the company, which has a reach into all the corners of the country, has no plans to venture into the payments bank space as has been done by many other telcos, he said.

BSNL has launched a mobile wallet in association with largest lender SBI and will be working to promote that as well, he said.

He said FY19 will be a year of transition, where it hopes to increase revenue on greater volumes and expanding market share, even as it continues to shed average revenue per user (ARPUs).

After the arrival of the deep-pocketed Reliance Jio, BSNL has actually seen its market share increase and hopes to continue this, he said.

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Another difficult factor will be MTNL being a widely-owned listed entity, he added.

In the comments that come after telecom minister Manoj Sinha has denied any plan to merge the two state-run loss making telcos, Shrivastava said there is no specific plan in the works.

“Not at this point of time. The government has appointed a consultant to frame the timeline and roadmap for the merger of BSNL and MTNL,” he said, when asked if there is a plan to merge the two.

The CMD, however, declined to elaborate both on the tie-up with Softbank and proposed joining hands with payments bank Paytm.

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by FY20, a top company official has said. In FY18, the largest general insurer’s health-loss ratio had come down to 103% from 114%.

“We will be bringing down the health-loss ratio. This year (in FY19), it will come down to 95 from 103%. To break-even, the ratio has to come down to 85%, which will happen in the next one year later (FY20),” chairman and managing director G Srinivasan told PTI. The company’s health insurance portfolio consists of retail (30%), group health (60%) and government businesses (10%). In the last financial year, the state-run insurer had taken a slew of steps to bring down its losses from the health insurance portfolio. “The group health insurance is a major area of concern where we have done a substantial repricing this year. We have also walked away from businesses where we did not get the right price,” he said.

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The PR-CCIT, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, has arrears of Rs 3,553.09 crores due from defaulters. It has also gone a step further to provide a published list of 24 top defaulters from that region.

In Chhattisgarh, the DCIT (Central-1) has arrears of Rs.133.81 crore while the ACIT (Central-2) has an unrecovered pile of Rs 3,298 crore.

Gujarat’s Gandhidham ITO Ward-1 has dues of Rs 261.23 crore and ITO Ward 1(3)(2) has Rs 17.19 crore dues. ACIT has Rs 217.90 crore due from defaulters.

In Surat, Addl.CIT Range 2(1) has dues of Rs 140.56 crore and Valsad Ward 3 has Rs 7.13 crore as recoverables. Mumbai’s ITO 20(3)(2) at Parel has revealed a small figure of Rs 1.01 crore and ITO 20(3) (5) Rs 1.03 crore as recoverable. DCIT Central Circle 2(2) has admitted to Rs 716.62 crore arrears while ITO Ward 11(3)(3) has Rs 12.40 crore dues.

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Patel will talk about the conditions of nationalised banks in view of rising NPAs and the future course of action to tackle bank frauds. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is headed by senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily and has members from almost all major political parties. Members of the panel said the governor of the central bank will also answer queries on a spate of banking scams unearthed in the last few months.

CCIT (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Hyderabad) had piled up consolidated arrears of Rs 1644.78 crore as of 2017-2018, which it had “completely written off ”.

Additionally, it had written off an amount of Rs 1,357.42 crore for the previous fiscal 2016-2017 thus, totaling to Rs 3,002.20 crore for only two years.

Experts say that PRCCIT Hyderabad replies indicate it is barely making efforts to recover its massive dues/arrears and has apparently written off the entire amount to be recovered from the tax-payers in the past two years alone.

In Chandigarh, the Jt. CIT (OSD) has admitted arrears of Rs 70.93 crore and Ward 4(2) has shows recoverables of Rs 10.31 crores. But a single Ward No. 3(4) of ITO, Amritsar has notched up Rs 2,369.81 crores as arrears.

The DCIT Circle-7, Ludhiana has unrecovered arrears of Rs 69.57 crore while ITO Ward 2(1) shows dues of Rs 5.60 crore. DCIT Circle (2) Bathinda has dues of Rs 58.34 crore.

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being. When we learn that the party’s financial situation has changed, we immediately initiate recovery proceedings as per law,” the CBDT official, who requested anonymity, told IANS. The official said the procedure (to write-off) was ver y long-winded, time-consuming and goes through various levels, depending on the amount and required clearances from different authorities.

At least two PR-CCITs - Hyderabad and Pune having huge tax arrears, have admitted to ‘write-offs’ of unpaid taxes, Gaur told IANS. Pune’s Deputy Commissioner of IT (Hq-Admin) and the Central PIO, Harshit Bari said that the PR-CCIT here had notched up Rs 33,157.97 crores as arrears pertaining to Direct Taxes.

Against this, it had also written off a wee amount of Rs Rs 12.57 Lakhs, but the period for the waiver or the names of the beneficiaries are not specified.

Hyderabad’s Income Tax Officer (Hq-Tech) and the Central PIO, K. Srinivas Rao has replied that the PR-

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M u m b a i , M ay 2 7 (IANS): Apparently failing to recover massive tax dues from various corporate tax-payers in the country, the Income Tax Department (ITD) has now started “writing off ” thousands of crores of tax arrears by such defaulters, according to RTI replies.

This, despite the fact that the ITD is sitting on a pile of Rs 50,000 crore of tax arrears all over India, according to available figures, with the highest - Rs 33,157.97 crore - due in Pune, Maharashtra, alone.

The revelation has come from several replies given by I-T offices under various principal chief commissionerates of Income Tax (PR-CCIT) to RTI activist Chandra Shekhar Gaur, based in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.

When contacted, a top official of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), New Delhi, admitted that there were certain provisions by which tax dues may be written off in certain cases.

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Irish PM vows new abortion law the end of this year.

The vote itself did not create new laws on abortion - instead, it only gave ministers the right to introduce such laws without constitutional restrictions.

Mr Varadkar described the referendum as as the day Ireland “embraced our

responsibilities as citizens and as a country”.

He added: “The day Ireland stepped out from under the last of our shadows and into the light.

“The day we came of age as a country. The day we took our place among the nations of the world.”

The referendum delivered a conclusive consensus for reform among men and women, nearly all age groups and across most counties.

The final figures were 66.4% in favour of the change and 33.6% voting no.

‘We have got justice for Savita’, says grieving father The still-grieving father of Savita Halappanavar, the 31-year-old Indian dentist who died of sepsis in 2012 after being denied an abortion during a miscarriage, has welcomed the result of Ireland’s landmark referendum to overturn the abortion ban, saying “we have got justice for Savita”.

Savita’s death was a catalyst for the movement to repeal the eighth amendment, paving the way for new legislation to allow for the termination of pregnancies in the predominantly Catholic country.

The Eighth Amendment grants an equal right to life to the mother and unborn, is now set to be replaced. In the referendum held on Friday and results announced last night, people in Ireland voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4 per cent to 33.6 per cent.

Hundreds of People chanted Savita’s name soon after the outcome of the referendum was announced.

Ireland’s Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who campaigned in favour of liberalisation, said it was “a historic day for Ireland,” and that a “quiet revolution” had taken place.

Varadkar told people at Dublin Castle

L o n d o n, M ay 2 7 (Agencies/PTI): Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar has pledged to introduce a new law making abortion legal by the end of this year, The Sun reported.

The announcement comes after the country voted to repeal a clause in the constitution which outlaws terminations.

Ministers will start the process of passing legislation on the issue as early as this week, with a view to having the laws in place within months. More than 66 per cent of Irish voters backed the move to legalise abortion in Friday’s referendum. Theresa May is now under intense pressure to introduce a more liberal

abortion regime in Northern Ireland as well.

Ireland’s health minister Simon Harris will this week begin drafting a law which will allow pregnant women to have abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. It will also make terminations legal up to 24 weeks in some exceptional circumstances.

The legislation will be drafted over the summer, and is expected to be tabled in Ireland’s parliament in the autumn. It is likely to sail through without serious opposition, because even anti-abortion politicians regard the referendum as binding.

That means it’s likely to go on the statute book by

Toll in Bangladesh antidrug campaign reaches 77 Dhaka, May 27 (IANS): The number of people killed in an anti-drug operation in Bangladesh has climbed to 77 in less than two weeks, after the death of another nine suspected drug-traffickers in the last few hours, officials said on Sunday.

A suspected trafficker, who the police believed to be a supplier of the drug yaba, was killed in a gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion in Cox’s Bazar district, RAB commander of the area, Ruhul Amin, told Efe news.

“Last night (Saturday) while patrolling on marine drive our team spied some riders on a motorbike carrying yaba in the Noakhali para area. When they challenged them, there was an exchange of fire,” he said.

The remaining eight deaths occurred in gunfights with the police in the districts of Mymensingh, Bagerhat, Noakhali, Chandpur, Chittagong, Kushtia, Thakurgaon and Khulna.

According to the RAB, 3,300 people have been ar-

rested during the campaign that was launched beginning of May, and 2,795 drug dealers and users have been handed fines or jail terms in trials in mobile courts.

On May 3, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had launched the anti-drug campaign that human rights activists have compared to the aggressive drug war launched by Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in that country.

Human rights activists in Bangladesh have called the anti-drug campaign illegal. Bangladeshi security forces, particularly the RAB, have been repeatedly accused by local and international human rights groups of carrying out extrajudicial killings in alleged encounters with criminals and terrorists.

According to the non-profit Odhikar, 3,060 people were killed by the security forces between 2001 and April 30, 2018, with 73 of the killings taking place in the first four months of this year.

Pak to hold general elections on July 25

Islamabad/Karachi, May 27 (IANS/ PTI): Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain has set July 25 as the date for the country’s next general elections, the media reported on Sunday.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had sent a summary to the President on May 21, proposing the holding of the 2018 general elections on any date between July 25 and 27.

An official from the President’s Office told Dawn news that Hussain had signed the summary approving July 25 as the polling date.

Under Section 57 (1) of the Elections Act, 2017, the President announces the date for elections in consultation with the ECP after which the Commission is required to announce the schedule for the polls within seven days of the announcement.

Sources in the ECP said a tentative schedule for the polls was ready and was most likely to be announced on Monday after formal approval.

An ECP official said that it would be for the first time in the electoral history of the country that

India, Sri Lanka files among 195 files destroyed in UK

London, May 27 (PTI): Around 195 files including documents relating to relations between India and Sri Lanka at the peak of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) led civil war have been destroyed by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), sparking concern among archivists and researchers.

While the FCO said any destruction decision would have been taken based on the country’s records policy, experts believe the loss of the files means there is no record of an important period of history.

Britain’s MI5 and the Secret Air Service (SAS) had reportedly advised Sri Lanka’s security forces during the LTTE crisis between 1978 and 1980.

“Two of the documents they destroyed were called ‘Sri Lanka/India relations’ from 1979 and 1980,” said journalist and researcher Phil Miller, who discovered the files were missing as part of a freedom of information request.

The documents are

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expected to have had references to India’s relations with the island nation, including the work of the Indian Peace-keeping Force (IPKF) during the period.

“Removing or destroying historical records from public custody at the National Archives hurts all of us and is an illegal act,” said Vairamuttu Varadakumar, founder of the Tamil Information Centre, registered as an independent communitybased non-profit organisation in 1981 with a mission to empower Tamil-speaking people to improve their quality of life through access to knowledge and other projects.

“It appears that the Foreign Office’s action is designed to cover up the involvement of the SAS and MI5 in the training of Sri Lankan security forces that might be potentially embarrassing to Her Majesty’s government,” he said.

“We find recently that there has been an increasing interest in the history, politics and human rights of the

Tamil speaking people of Sri Lanka among researchers, particularly among the younger generation. National archives, libraries and documentation centres are places of memories,” he added.

Va r a d a k u m a r a l s o claims that Indian authorities had seized documents that belonged to the Tamil Information Centre back in 1987.

“The Tamil Information Centre had two branches, one in Madras and one in Madurai from 1984 until 1987. The Indian authorities asked us to close them down saying that a peace accord has been signed between the government of Sri Lanka and India and they would help us transport the materials to Trincomalee and set up an archive there, which did not happen,” claimed Varadakumar, a Tamil from northern Sri Lanka based in London.

The centre fears that the destruction of FCO files adds to the loss of informa-

tion, which dates back to the burning of the Jaffna Library by the Sri Lankan army in 1981, which housed palm-leaf manuscripts and ancient documents, and the destruction of the Jaffna Museum in 1989.

The FCO kept a list of file titles, showing that the destroyed papers would have covered a range of important subjects, from security cooperation and arms sales, to foreign aid and requests for political asylum in the UK. An FCO spokesperson said: “The FCO, as with all government departments, reviews all its files in line with the requirements of the Public Records Act before making a decision on permanent preservation.

“The FCO’s recommendations for the preservation or destruction of records take place under the guidance and supervision of the National Archives. FCO decisions are informed by the National Archive’s records collection policy and existing FCO policy.”

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that the result showed the Irish public “trust and respect women to make their own decision and choices.”

Reacting to the outcome of the referendum, Andanappa Yalagi, Savita’s father said he was “very happy”.

Yalagi said: “We’ve got justice for Savita, and what happened to her will not happen to any other family now.

“I have no words to express my gratitude to the people of Ireland at this historic moment,” he said. He said Savita’s death had devastated the family.

“It’s still very emotional after five years. I think about her every day,” he said.

An independent inquiry into Savita’s treatment found there had been an “over-emphasis on the need not to intervene until the foetal heart had stopped”, as well as poor patient monitoring and risk assessment. It strongly recommended that the Irish parliament consider changing the law, and “any necessary constitutional change”.

Savita’s husband, Praveen Halappanavar had said that he and his wife had repeatedly asked for the pregnancy to be terminated after her admission to hospital, but they had been told: This is a Catholic country”.

9 the scrutiny period would be extended from seven to eight days and the poll campaign period would be increased from 21 days to 28 days.

Around 85,000 polling stations with some 285,000 polling booths wo u l d b e e s t a b l i s h e d across the country and security cameras would be installed at the most sensitive polling stations, reports Dawn news.

The five-year term of the National Assembly and the Punjab Assembly will end on May 31 while the Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan assemblies will complete their terms on May 28.

Under Article 224 of the Constitution, elections for the national and provincial assemblies are to be held within 60 days from the day the term of the assemblies expires.

Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said he will contest for a National Assembly seat from his native town Nawabshah in the upcoming general elections, making his return to the electoral and parliamentar y politics after a gap of 24 years.

The 62-year-old leader made the announcement during an Iftar party hosted by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House here last evening.

He has been elected as Member of National Assembly from Karachi’s area of Lyari in 1990,

and from Nawabshah in 1993.

Zardari said he could have chosen Lyari as his electoral constituency but later decided in favour of the constituency from his native town.

He also predicted that no party will hold the majority in the next assembly.

Asif Ali Zardari served as the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013.

He rose to prominence after his marriage to Benazir Bhutto in 1987.

After Bhutto’s assassination in December 2007, Zardari led PPP to victory in the 2008 general elections.

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26 Syria regime, 9 Russia fighters killed in IS attack, says monitor

Beirut, May 27 (AFP) At least 26 Syrian regime forces and nine Russian fighters were killed in an Islamic State group attack earlier this week in Syria’s eastern desert, a monitor said today.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the jihadists had targeted a group of Syrian and al-

lied Russian fighters near the town of Mayadeen in Deir Ezzor province on Wednesday.

“There were 35 progovernment forces killed, including at least nine Russians. Some of those Russian nationals were government troops, but not all of them,” said Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman.

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MUK & MSUK felicitate successful students ICC felicitates HSLC toppers

The two toppers along with other successful candidates, family members, leaders and others. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Mao Union Kohima (MUK) and Mao Students’ Union Kohima (MSUK) jointly organized a felicitation programme for successful students of HSLC and HSSLC & conferment of Ashikho Daili trust award for Academic Excellence (ADTAFAE) for HSLC topper. The programme was held at Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE), A.G. Road Kohima on Sunday.

President Mao Council, Peter Khrasi IRS (Rtd.), in his address, challenged the toppers and successful students to do even better in future saying that one has to keep striving to achieve in life. He stressed on the need of maintaining good health to enable them to work hard to be successful people. He cautioned the students that modern technology should not diminish their desire to achieve something.

He further encouraged the students saying

that whoever shines in their studies would find the right job either in the government or private sectors. According to him the excuse that the present generation had too many educated people and thus had become jobless was a cowardly statement. He advised the students to take firm and strong personal decisions without the influence of others.

Managing director Modern College & MITE, Pelee Hekha, in his exhortation said anyone who

does not give up and keep striving by overcoming different obstacles with a positive mindset would become successful and an achiever.

Esther Chakre, top 6 (Arts) HSSLC, in her address said determination was the key to success and she explained that the need was quality and not quantity of study hours. She attributed her success to God, teachers and family members. Asiisa Liriina, top 20th HSLC, also addressed the gathering.

Member secretary ADTAFAE James Athikho in his report of ADTAFAE said the trust award was established in 2005 for the toppers of HSLC candidates and till date 13th toppers had been awarded since it was established.

The programme was led by Ashuni Sapriina, invocation prayer was said by pastor Mao Baptist church Kohima, Rev. K. Losii, welcome address was delivered by president MUK, Loli Athikho Lirute, introduction and presentation by asst. GS MUK, K. Besii.

A special song was presented by Kayia and Peeho, a speech on behalf of the successful students’ parents was given by H. Choro, member ADTAFAE, vote of thanks was proposed

by Akha Losii president MSUK and the benediction prayer was said by Dr. Losii member ADTAFAE. Patron ADTAFAE Ashikho Daili also exhorted the gathering and gave away the ADTAFAE award and citation to Asiisa Liriina. Esther Chakre was felicitated by the organizers and Mao A.G. office staff with a cash award. All the successful candidates were also felicitated by the organizers.

DIMAPUR: Imperial Coaching Centre (ICC), on May 26, felicitated the top 10 students of HSLC, 2018 at the centre, for their outstanding results.

Students were felicitated with mementos and certificate of excellence. The toppers were also complimented with 100 % scholarship for their higher education in science by ICC. ICC academic incharge said that the initiative has been taken to boost and uphold better science education among brilliant students. At the

The successful students with ICC staff.

felicitation, students were encouraged by the faculty and staff members. The conversation during the programme emphasized on

the benefits of education as an effective tool and fortified to pursue knowledge through their hard work and determination.

Aghakutsa Lejo Sumi Naga group led by Tonika Yepthomi, GT GHS Diphupar B, attended “The National Tribal Festival of Theatre, Dance, Music, Crafts and Seminar” at Madgoan, Goa held from May 18 to 20. She was accompanied by eight others from different villages.

MGMHSS rank holders and toppers felicitated

Lhiweii T. Khape (HSLC 2018 Topper No. 11), daughter of Tamatsü and Neiteü Khape, and Kukucho Ciikhamu (HSLC 2018, Topper No. 14) son of Vekusü and Hüvekulü Cükhamu, received Ditso Memorial Excellence Award at Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima on May 27.

Dimapur: ST. Thomas Mission society and MGOS Church, Dimapur organized a felicitation program for MGMHSS HSSLC and HSSLC rank holders and school toppers on May 27 at 11 a.m at the church.

According to a press release from the school, Reji Kuriakose, committee member, welcomed the guests.

In his presidential address Rev. Fr. P. S. Varghse, highlighted St. Thomas Society’s different philanthropy initiatives.

Dr. Manoj Prabhkar, HOD, management, Nagaland University was the chief guest for the function. Toppers

of Class 10, Class 11 and 12, science, arts and commerce students, distinction holders, MGM hostel distinction holders along with teachers of MGMHSS and MGM College were felicitated during the programme. All together Rs. 75000 was awarded as scholarship and meritorious prizes. On behalf of all meritorious students Pawan Sharma, HSSLC, science, 9th rank holder, gave a speech. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Er. Renji Thomas followed by lunch.

Around 140 people participated in the programme including church members.

The handing over of the office of Western Sumi Students Union by its new team led by Kakiho Awomi as president and Khekato Zhimo as general secretary for the tenure 2018-2020 was held on May 24 at WSSU office, Chekiye village. Seen in the picture: present and former office bearers along with members of the election commission during the handing over of office.

CEDOK, WTCYA felicitate school toppers

Students with church and school officials at the felicitation (CEDOK).

DIMAPUR: Commission for Education, Diocese of Kohima (CEDOK), acknowledged and felicitated rank holders and subject toppers of all major subjects of the HSLC and HSSLC examination from Catholic Schools, on May 26, at Holy Cross Auditorium, Dimapur, under the theme “Let the flame of success you lit continue to glow in your life”.

The programme was graced by Most Rev. Dr. Gerald John Mathias, Bishop of Lucknow and chairman for laity commission CCBI, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, chairman, commission for education, diocese of Kohima and Charles Nosazol, additional development commissioner, Nagaland were the special guests.

Most Rev. Dr. Gerald John Mathias in his speech appreciated the students for their success. He congratulated the commission for organising the award ceremony for excellence in the academic field.

He also acknowledged the teachers who were mentors of the successful students.

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E a r l i e r, C E D O K chairman Bishop James Thoppil, gave a briefing on the contribution of Catholic schools in Nagaland.

He said that teachers were to be acknowledged and recognized. He further exhorted the toppers to develop the attitude of giving for the service received from the schools.

W h i l e d e l i ve r i n g his presidential address, Bishop James expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to all the students for bringing good results to the catholic schools.

Speaking on the occasion, Additional Development Commissioner Charles Nosalzol, expressed joy over the success brought by the students to themselves, school, teachers and the parents.

He also presented awards to the subject toppers.

Benrithung L Jungio, 1st rank holder of HSSLC from Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS), Wokha, spoke on behalf of the recipients of the award. In his speech he acknowledged the unfailing graces and blessing

of God who is the source of all success. He thanked the CEDOK for the initiative of acknowledging the successful students from the Catholic School.

CEDOK also awarded selected teachers from Catholic Schools on the occasion for their committed and meritorious service in the field of education.

The awardees, both students and teachers were given cash awards and certificates of merit.

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At the programme, the speaker in his address urged the students to pray for wisdom and step forward desiring a great future. The guest speaker laid emphasis on the significance of education which was the key to success and urged the students to identify their hidden talents and make success a reality through hard work.

WTCYA president in his welcome address congratulated all the successful candidates for their meritious achievement.

The programme was chaired by Precilla Humtsoe. Certificates of merit were awarded to all the successful candidates by Chopathung Kikon Asst.

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Earlier, invocation prayer was pronounced

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Nipah forces people to shun the king of fruits

People wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after ‘Nipah’ virus outbreak, at Kozhikode Medical College, in Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram/Chitoor, May 27 (AGENCIES): The Nipah virus claimed one more life in Kerala on Sunday, taking the death toll to 14 even as health authorities reiterated that the situation was under control and no fresh case was reported from affected areas.

The latest victim was identified as 26-year-old Ebin, who was admitted at a private hospital in Kozhikode with infection.

Two more Nipah-infected people are undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit of the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital,

state health officials said.

Among 14 deaths, 11 are from Kozhikode and three from Malappuram.

Most of the people who were under observation were discharged after their blood samples turned negative.

Now 26 people are under observation, they said.

Nipah virus that causes high fever, headache and coma in extreme cases is spread by fruit bats. Body fluids can cause humanto-human transmission of Nipah, which has a mortality rate of 70% and has no vaccine. But blood and serum samples of bats collected from the affected

areas turned negative and health experts are trying hard to pinpoint the main carriers of the virus.

The district administration in Kozhikode on Sunday started a ‘pad yatra’ to dispel fear of the people.

At least 40 families have vacated their houses in Changaroth village after the deaths of four members of the Moosa family. And 50 families left their homes in two other villages, Koorachundu and Chakkittapara.

The government has also decided to book those who ostracise family members of the affected and the hospital staff.

Nipah virus has cast a shadow on the multi-crore mango trade in Rayalaseema, thanks to the viral videos in social media, warning people against eating fruits bitten by bats.

The harvest of mango crop is yet to commence in most parts of Chittoor district, as it is tentatively scheduled from June 15, with a two-month delay. However, some select spots and towns are now beaming with various varieties of the king of fruits.

Till a week ago, despite the high price of Rs 80 to Rs 100 a kg, mangoes were sold like hot cakes. Now, the number of consumers showing interest in mango has drastically declined from the day Nipah-related deaths was reported from Kerala, suspecting bats as the vectors of the virus.

The threat of Nipah virus has a telling effect on the mango trade in the district. Some vendors expressed serious concern at the dwindling sales since two days.

“People who come to us are now looking at the fruits suspiciously. They are thoroughly scanning the fruit, searching for any damage or spots or scars on it. Even a single spot on the fruit is enough for it to be rejected,” a trader at the mango shandy at Anjeramma Kona Toll Plaza between Vadamalapeta and Puttur said.

This seasonal mango shandy at the toll plaza is the cynosure of all highway riders, with display of at least a dozen varieties. Only at this place can one see the kaleidoscopic view of mangoes, with many vehicles stopping for purchases. This phenomenon is missing since the outbreak of Nipah in Kerala.

Even people have started avoiding drinking mango juice at the shops. “It is not out of any fear or threat of Nipah, but somehow the thought of eating mango makes me uneasy,” is the general response from the customers, who are choosing alternatives such as grape or orange.

Senior Scientist, Horticulture Research Station, Anantarajupeta near Railway Kodur in Kadapa district, R. Nagaraju, said bats invading the mango and guava orchards when the fruit is ready for harvest was a regular feature in Rayalaseema districts.

11 Trains set to take ‘Cong may come to power in on cleanliness Maha if BJP, Sena break ties’ challenge Ne w D e l h i , M ay 27 (PTI): More than 200 trains are pitted against one another to get top rating as the ‘cleanest train’ in the fleet of the national transporter, in a first of its kind cleanliness survey of trains undertaken by railways.

A similar survey was conducted on railway stations all over the country in 2016 as part of the government’s Swachch Bharat Abhiyan. A total of 475 rakes of these 210 trains are to be audited out of which 386 rakes have already been surveyed. The survey is being conducted by a third party auditor engaged by IRCTC, an official said.

“Such independent survey on cleanliness of important trains will be carried out every year and is expected to bring a sense of pride and competition among the zonal railways and maintenance depots.

The survey of trains is expected to be completed in a couple of months,” an official said.

The checking starts right before the trains start their journey till the arrival at the destination station.

The survey will be conducted both based on passenger feedback and audit.

M u m b a i , M ay 2 7 (PTI): A senior BJP leader today warned the Congress could come to power in Maharashtra if the BJP and the Shiv Sena fail to form an alliance in the next Assembly elections. “The BJP is compelled to have an alliance with the Shiv Sena. If the alliance is broken, then the Congress could come to power (after the next Assembly elections),” state PWD minister and senior BJP leader Chandrakant Patil told reporters in Kolhapur district. He said in the case of Palghar Lok Sabha bypoll scheduled tomorrow, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray did “wrong politics”, and blamed him for the “bitter” relations between the two parties. “In the last four years, the BJP and the Shiv Sena hardly contested any major election together,” Patil noted. The bypoll in Palghar Lok Sabha constituency was necessitated following the death of sitting BJP MP Chintaman Wanaga in January this year.

Much to the BJP’s dislike, the Shiv Sena fielded the late parliamentarian’s son, Shriniwas Wanaga, for the bypoll. “The BJP had decided to nominate someone from late MP Chintaman

Wanaga’s family for the Lok Sabha bypoll. But without finding out the BJP’s plans, Uddhav Thackeray picked him (Shriniwas Wanaga) up and announced his candidature as the Shiv Sena candidate. This style (of functioning) has led to a controversy,” Patil claimed.

Meanwhile, reacting to the crashing sugar prices, Patil, who is also the state revenue minister, said a meeting to discuss the issue is proposed to be held in Mumbai tomorrow. “Union minister Nitin Gadkari, state finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar and I am going to attend it. We will try to find out some solution to the issues, including importexport of sugar and FRP (fair and remunerative price) to farmers,” he said. Various political parties have accused the BJP government of importing sugar from Pakistan at a time when the prices of the commodity in domestic market are already under pressure due to bumper production of sugarcane in the country.

Parties like the NCP, the Congress, and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) had earlier held protests in the state against the import.

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pensation, and to extend towards them all the benefits of the Social Welfare Schemes to which they were entitled.

The District Magistrate in February 2015 submitted a report before the National Human Rights Commission, stating that proceedings had been initiated and action taken against the employers.

In March, the official submitted that land had been allotted to all the 38 families for construction of their houses and possession handed over, and necessary entries in the revenue records of their ownership had been made.

However, on July 21,

Tejashwi Yadav mocks Nitish Kumar for questioning demonetisation benefits Patna, May 27 (IANS): RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday mocked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying the latter had supported demonetisation but was now questioning it, and soon he will describe demonetisation as the biggest scam of India.

A day after Nitish Kumar questioned the benefits of the much-hyped demonetisation move to the common people and slammed banks that allegedly helped the rich and powerful to manage their cash following the central government’s November 8, 2016 move, Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, said: “Our beloved Nitish Chacha took another sharp U-turn.”

Tejashwi Yadav, the former Bihar Deputy

Chief Minister tweeted: “He (Nitish Kumar) supported demonetisation but is now questioning it. He is always years behind in understanding the issues, difficulties and demands of common people. Don’t be surprised if he calls demonetisation the biggest scam of India.”

Nitish Kumar on Saturday surprised not only his ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders here but his own party leaders when he questioned the benefits of demonetisation.

“I was supporter of demonetisation... but how many people benefited from it? Some powerful people shifted their cash from one place to another,” the Bihar Chief Minister said at a meeting with bank officials here.

It is for the first time

that Nitish Kumar, who is also the president of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) -- a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally -- has questioned the demonetisation move of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.

Incidentally, Nitish Kumar’s utterances against the December 2016 demonetisation move came on a day when the BJP was celebrating completion of four years of the Modi government at the Centre.

After the Chief Minister expressed his reservations about the benefits of demonetisation, senior BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who was also present, downplayed his statement, saying: “Nitish Kumar has been a supporter of demonetisation.”

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post-2016, the misinformation campaign from some groups in Kashmir as well as in Jammu was at its peak with each party trying to project an incident for their political goals which had a potential of pushing the state to communal clashes.

They said the new battleground and a new battle is far removed from the conventional weaponry and the conventional fighting zones of the narrow streets and forests where new age jihadis use computers and smartphones to wage war from just about anywhere in the valley or outside, well entrenched inside their homes or out on the streets, from a nearby

café or even just a convenient roadside.

“We have passed on several complaints to the Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERTIN) for blocking several pages on Facebook and Twitter,” said officials, adding that many SIM cards which were used to spread canards on messaging services like WhatsApp have been blocked with the help of the service provider.

The immediate worry for security agencies is the forthcoming two-month long Amarnath Yatra, beginning last week of next month, and they fear that anyone, while just sitting from the confines of a

home, can plant fake news in one of the thousand chat groups and the entire state can plunge into communal violence, the officials said.

They claimed there have been instances when fake pictures of desecration of shrines are circulated by a particular community and all of sudden there is an outrage when no such incident had taken place.

Similarly, in the valley, false news about firing and subsequent killing of civilians was circulated in an attempt to create unrest in other parts of Kashmir.

However, timely action saved the day for the police and it was ensured that the culprits were booked.

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November 2014 by a social welfare organisation on behalf of the petitioners, alleging that over 38 families (101 persons) were being exploited for agricultural labour under an illegal bonded labour system by their respective employers.

A team set up by the NRHC for spot inquiry, which submitted its report on January 28, 2015, outlined the wretched condition of the families.

National Human Rights Commission on January 30 passed an order directing the District Magistrate of Madhubani to issue lease certificate to all the labourers, to ensure they were paid their back wages and given due com-

SRINAGAR, May 27 (AGENCIES): Jammu and Kashmir Police have a new task at hand — identify the ‘keypad jihadis’ who spew venom on social networking sites to try and create a law and order situation in the state by spreading rumours on the internet or giving communal colour to any event.

The police have registered cases against five Twitter handles and filed complaints with service providers against such misleading posts on Facebook and WhatsApp so that necessary action is taken at the earliest, officials have said.

The officials said a communication had been sent to the micro-blogging site for providing details of the Twitter handles so that punitive action could be initiated at the earliest as it would help in reining in what is called ‘keypad jihadis’.

Police have laid special emphasis on monitoring the social networking websites and also various groups created on messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram and similar such tools available on the Internet, they said.

The idea behind the crack down on ‘keypad jihadis’ was to ensure that police could concentrate more on nabbing or eliminating terrorists with real guns rather than those who wage war against the state machinery using keypads.

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2017, in a public hearing before NHRC, Patna, the labourers made submissions that they had still not been granted possession of land.

On September 12, last year the NHRC ordered the District Magistrate to grant land to the 101 rescued labourers within eight weeks.

The labourers’ plea in the top court said the period of eight weeks has long since expired on November 8, 2017, and the District Magistrate has still failed to allot and grant possession of land, despite the petitioners having made repeated representations.

The petition said the district administration and the state of Bihar have failed in their duty to protect the fundamental rights of the petitioners by allowing them to be exploited as bonded labourers over decades.

Under the “Kamiya system”, there is an economic compulsion on labourers to continue working in exploitative conditions for their employers due to advances received by them or their forefathers.

These labourers have their freedom of movement restricted, are often paid no wages apart from meagre rations, are made to work for oppressively long hours and are from very backward communities, said the plea.

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New Delhi, May 27 (IANS): The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea filed by 38 families living in bonded labour in Madhubani district of Bihar, seeking direction for grant of ownership and possession of agricultural land for their rehabilitation.

The 101 victims of the “Kamiya” bonded labour system -- who have been exploited in multigenerational agricultural labour for several years -- approached the court, seeking direction to the Madhubani District Magistrate to grant ownership and possession of land to them, in compliance with the Patna NHRC order of September 12, 2017.

Advocate Anitha Shenoy, filing the plea on behalf of the labourers last week, also sought issuance of guidelines for the proper implementation of the Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer-2016.

She contended the scheme makes a provision for grant of agriculture land and housing for the rehabilitation of released bonded labourers, and the authorities are duty bound to implement the scheme.

A bench of Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice Navin Sinha posted the case in July.

The plea said a complaint was made before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in

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PM Modi urges people to shun use of plastics

Being sensitive towards nature, protecting nature, should come naturally to us; these virtues should be embedded in our ‘sanskar’ (culture),” the prime minister said.

He said India was proud to host the World Environment Day this year, which is a major achievement for the country. It, he said, was an acknowledgment of India’s efforts to lead the world in reducing the effects of climate change.

“The theme this year is ‘beat plastic pollution’. I appeal to you not to use low grade plastic and polythene and understand the importance of the theme. It (use of plastic) leaves a negative impact on our nature, the wildlife and our health,” Modi said.

He said when the coun-

Three arrested for raping two minor girls and killing one Dahod (Guj), May 27 (PTI): Three persons were arrested yesterday for allegedly raping two minor girls and then killing one of them on May 14 in Gujarat’s Dahod district, police said.

The victims, aged nine and 16, are cousins and had gone to attend a marriage function in Depada village, under Limdi police station limits, and had stayed back there for the night, the official said.

The two, who had gone out at night to attend nature’s call, were raped and the younger one was killed and her body dumped in a well nearby, the official said.

Khajuraho remains India’s hottest city Bhopal, May 27 (IANS): Madhya Pradesh on Sunday remained smothered in heat, with the temperatures steadily rising and famed tourist spot of Khajuraho the hottest in the country at 47.2 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

Life in the state capital as well as most parts was also affected by the strong hot winds, or “lu”, which began blowing early.

According to the report by the local meteorological office, this was the second time in May that Khajuraho recorded a maximum of over 47 degrees. Apart from this, quite a few other places, including Gwalior, Ratlam, and Rajgarh, recorded temperatures in excess of 46 degrees.

The nine-year-old’s body was found the next day in the morning, police said.

A c o m p l a i n t wa s lodged at Limdi police station in which the father of the nine-year-old stated that he suspected three videographers, who had attended the marriage function, to be involved in the crime.

Following investigations, police yesterday arrested Kalpesh Katariya, a resident of Banswada in Rajasthan, as well as Mehul Amaliyar and Sunil Gareshiya, both residents of Jhalod in Dahod, the official said.

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against the saffron party.

“The BJP then claimed that it got majority but what sort of a mandate it secured?” he asked.

The Congress does not want fragmentation of votes and keeping this in perspective, talks were going to be initiated at the national and the state-level, he had said.

A senior BSP leader, who is considered close to Mayawati, said they cannot comment on a prepoll alliance with the Congress. “Behenji (Mayawati) deals with such issues,” he added.

In the 2013 MP Assembly elections, the Congress and the BSP polled 36.38 per cent and 6.29 per cent respectively, of the total votes, whereas the BJP secured 44.88 per cent ballots.

The BJP won 165

Panaji, May 27 (PTI): They go to school, they study, and they also lend a helping hand to the Goa government’s drive for proper segregation and collection of waste. Thousands of students from over 400 schools across the coastal state have become ‘foot soldiers’ for the initiative, taken up by the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC), an official said.

With the help of students, the state-run body has been collecting a total of about 17 tonnes of segregated waste from the schools every month, he said.

The high school students are playing a pivotal role in the initiative by me-

Aadmi Party support. So, all our party workers will participate in the proposed protests,” he said.

“The farmers are demanding that people living in urban area should come to their villages to buy farm products,” the AAP leader added.

Om Jangu, a farmer leader from Rajasthan, said: “Water from Indira Canal, which is distributed in nine districts of the state, is used for drinking also but is contaminated. Wastewater from factories is discharged into the canal.

“The Prime Minister is talking about celebrating the World Environment Day on June 5, but he can’t see what water we are being supplied for drinking.”

ticulously segregating the garbage and disposing it in bins. The waste is then shifted to the treatment plant at Saligao near Panaji, GWMC Managing Director Sanjith Rodrigues told PTI. Students from 403 schools are a part of the project. In each school, the drive is led by a nodal officer, who is a teacher from the same institution, he said.

GWMC, set up a few years back to tackle the garbage issue, has introduced the concept of ‘four bins’ in schools.

“Separate bins are kept in schools for wastes like glass and metal, paper and card board, non-recyclable

waste, and plastic,” Rodrigues said.

Students make sure that the garbage goes in the right bin, which is then collected by GWMC vehicles, he said. “With the exception of holidays, about 17 tonnes of dry waste is collected from schools every month which otherwise would have been left scattered around,” he said.

When the initiative was started with a few schools in July last year, the corporation could collect only 0.5 tonnes of waste per month.

But, as the awareness about proper disposal of waste grew among students and more and more schools enrolled in the exercise, the

amount of garbage collection also went up, Rodrigues said He said efforts were being made to include topics related to garbage management, including ‘zero waste’, in the environment science syllabus for high school students.

GWMC has already submitted a draft of topics that could be a part of the syllabus, to the state-run Goa Education Development Corporation, he said.

Rodrigues said they want the curriculum to be included in all classes in schools and also in the Bachelors of Education (B.Ed) training course for teachers.

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Mumbai, May 27 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today, while answering a query on measures being taken to check continuously rising fuel prices, said that the decision taken on it was “in the interest of the state”. Fuel prices have been rising on a daily basis for the past several days, with the price of petrol hovering around the Rs 85 and diesel around the Rs 73 mark in Mumbai.

Speaking to reporters today, Fadnavis said, “The decision taken is in the in-

terest of the state.”

When asked to clarify on “interest of the state”, and whether it was linked to “people’s interest” by way of reduction in taxes on fuel to bring down its prices, Fadnavis reiterated his point that the decisions taken were in the interest of the state. “The prices are linked to the international prices of crude oil. The variation in prices is being reflected in the retail prices as well. Nobody praised the government when it had brought down prices 13-14 times.

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With immense pride and honour, we the Naga United Village Ao Kaketshir Telongjem would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to Miss. Akuminla Pongentsur, D/o Mr. Chubameren Pongener and Mrs. Bendangsenla Jamir of Mokokchung Village for securing Top 8 position in the HSSLC (Arts Stream) Exam 2018 from Great Commission Higher Secondary School, Dimapur.

The NUVAKT further congratulates all the other qualified students of HSLC and HSSLC and wishes them success in their future endeavours.

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The Sumi Council Unity Village would like to felicitates Mr. Yeshika V. Yeptho and Mr. Dennis Assumi for bringing laurels to the Village and the Sumi Community by winning the 1st Position in the Below 1300cc and SUV categories respectively during the 4th Mokokchung Auto Cross Event held at Imkongmeren Sports Complex from 3rd - 4th May 2018. They have participated and won in many such events held across Nagaland.

The Sumi Council would also like to felicitate the following HSLC Students who have secured distinctions 1. Kali K. Aye, D/o Mr. Khekato K. Aye (Eng, Mathematics, Science, S.Sci, E.E) 2. Nipuka Swu, S/o Mr. Tokivi Swu (Eng, Science) 3. Botovi Muru, S/o Hotoi Muru (Eng) 4. Likivi Yeptho, D/o Mr. Nagaho Yeptho (Eng, Mathematics and Science).

5. Nikali V. Awomi, D/o Mr. Visuto Awomi (Eng.) 6. Nilly Kinny, D/o Mr. Shiyepu Kinny (Eng.) Furthermore the Sumi Council would like to congratulate all those students who have successfully cleared their HSLC and HSSLC exams and wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

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mer vice president said.

His comments assume significance as the NDA-led Centre is often accused of “rewriting history” by the opposition.

Talking about the book on Nehru, Ansari said it was a “valuable contribution to our legacy, freedom struggle and the great leader who guided it, and the different phases of modern India that we have been through”.

Pranab Mukherjee said comments and observation on Nehru could never come to an end.

“History of modern India is closely associated and rather integrated with a few personalities. Jawaharlal Nehru is one of them.

It is not because he was the first prime minister or because till today, he is the longest serving prime minister of 17 years from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964,” he said.

seats, the Congress 58, the BSP four while independents won three seats in the 230-member Assembly in the last Assembly polls.

In the 2008 Assembly polls, the Congress and the BSP secured 32.85 and 8.97 per cent votes respectively, which was collectively four per cent more than the 37.64 per cent of the votes garnered by the BJP. Since Januar y last year, five Assembly byelections were held in MP where the Congress won four and the BJP one. The BSP had not been in the fray in these bypolls.

Po l i t i c a l a n a l y s t Rasheed Kidwai said if the Congress and the BSP enter into a pre-poll alliance, the combine might topple the BJP. “Anti-incumbency against the BJP would also help the opposition if it unites against the ruling party,” he said.

Kidwai said he strongly feels that the Congress and the BSP would form an alliance in MP in the wake of the much evident “camaraderie” between UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and BSP chief Mayawati during the swearing-in ceremony of H D Kumaraswamy as the Karnataka chief minister.

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Bhopal, May 27 (PTI): Buoyed by the formation of its alliance government in Karnataka, a Congress leader has hinted the party would be inclined to align with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to wrest power from the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, where the Assembly polls are due later this year.

MP Congress chief Kamal Nath and state assembly election committee campaign chairman Jyotiraditya Scindia would be in favour of tying-up with the BSP to sweep the Assembly polls, said a senior Congress leader, who did not wish to be named.

However, the leader also said the party high command would take a final call on stitching any alliance with the BSP. Earlier, when reporters asked Nath about his party’s strategy for the elections in the central Indian state, he had said the party had not started talks of alliance with anyone.

“I will take everyone’s opinion on this and the modalities of a tie-up,” he had said.

Nath said the BJP had pocketed just 31 per cent votes in the 2014 general elections, while 69 per cent of the ballots were cast

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AAP extends support to farmers’ protests in Rajasthan

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS): The AAP on Sunday said it had extended support to the protests proposed by two farmer unions in June in Rajasthan to demand loan waiver and cost plus 50 per cent profit based on the Swaminathan Committee recommendations.

“The ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’, backed by 69 farmer organisations, and the ‘Aam Kisan Union’, supported by 103 organisations, will hold protests from June 1 to 10, during which farmers in Rajasthan will not participate in agriculture-related work but sell their produce from their homes instead of markets,” said AAP leader Ashish Khetan. “The farmer organisations had sought Aam

New Delhi, May 27 (PTI): Some “inventors” are trying to “rewrite” history, but they are not going to succeed as history cannot be changed, former vicepresident Hamid Ansari said today.

He was speaking at the launch of a book on the country’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

The book, edited by senior Congress leader A Gopanna, was lanched by former president Pranab Mukher jee and former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Ansari said a long time back, a book titled ‘Time machine’ was written and the idea was that there would be a form of technology by which one could go back to visit what might have happened in the past.

“Well, it was a great success. But today, I notice another set of inventors not writers. Inventors trying to create a time machine by which you can go back in history and rewrite history.

Now, such an effort is not going to succeed,” he said.

“History is history. It has to be read. You can draw lessons from it, you can draw encouragement from it or you can just read it as a college student preparing for term examination. History cannot be changed,” the for-

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try speaks of climate justice or plays a major role in the Cop21 and Paris agreements or when it unites the whole world through the medium of International Solar Alliance, they all are rooted in fulfilling the dream of Mahatma Gandhi.

“On this environment day, let all of us give it a good thought as to what can we do to make our planet cleaner and greener.

What innovative things can we do,” he said. Modi also referred to the International Yoga Day on June 21.

Quoting an ancient text, he said practicing yogic exercises on a regular basis leads to imbibing benefic attributes which stand by our side like relatives and friends.

The practice of yoga leads to building up of courage, which always protects us like a father. The practice of yoga leads to germination of a sense of forgiveness in the same manner as a mother has for her children and mental peace becomes our permanent friend, Modi said. The prime minister appealed to the people to adopt the legacy of yoga and create a healthy, happy and harmonious nation.

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The Union is grateful to all concerned for selecting Pete VLO for this prestigious National Award. The Union wish Pete VLO a bright future.

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With Pride and honour ,the Sakraba vIllage council Congratulate Mr. Kukucho Cükhamu S/O Mr. Vekusu Cükhamu of Sakraba Village for Securing Top no. 14 in HSLC Examination 2018 from Ministers Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima.

The Council also congratulates the Staff and students of Govt. High School Sakraba for producing a good result, securing 90% in the recently declared HSLC examination, 2018.

Further the council congratulates all its successful students of HSLC and HSSLC Examination, 2018.

The council wishes a bright future.

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New Delhi, May 27 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged the people to shun low-grade plastic and polythene, saying it was creating a negative impact on the environment, wildlife and the health of the people.

He asked the people to observe the World Environment Day on June 5 with vigour, and that it was time to concentrate on tree plantation.

Planting saplings is not enough, people should ensure that they care for a plant till it becomes a tree, Modi said.

“Protecting environment and being sensitive towards nature should come naturally. The recent dust storms accompanied by rains was unseasonal. The climate pattern led to the loss of life and property.

It is a result of change in weather pattern,” he said in his monthly ‘Mann ki baat’ radio address.

“Whenever we face a torrid summer, or floods, incessant rains or unbearable cold, everybody becomes an expert, analysing global warming and climate change. But does empty talk bring about any solutions?

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Colombians vote in first election since peace deal with Farc rebels

Lahore, May 27 (PTI): Six militants, involved in the killing of a Brigadier of Pakistan’s spy agency ISI and several deadly blasts, were shot dead Sunday during an encounter with the security forces in Punjab, a media report said.

According to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), the suspects were also involved in the blast near the residence-cumoffice of Punjab province Chief Minister Shahbaz Shari last year that claimed 26 lives including eight policemen. The CTD had tracked the militants near Gujrat in Punjab where a gunbattle broke out between them, Geo News reported.

The suspects, eight or nine in number, had opened fire on the CTD team. The team killed six suspects in retaliatory fire, while three of them managed to escape, an official said. A CTD spokesperson said the suspects were involved in the killing of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Brigadier Zahoor Fazal Qadri and his brother in Sargodha in 2004.

Mr Duque, who is leading in opinion polls, campaigned against the agreement and has promised to reverse some of its provisions if he becomes president.

Mr Petro is a former member of the M-19 rebel group who backs the deal.

If elected he would be Colombia’s first-ever left-wing president.

Correspondents say that with the main civil conflict over, voters are much more worried about economic issues.

The candidates have mainly campaigned on issues such as inequality, unemployment, housing and corruption.

Also standing in the election are: Sergio Fajardo, a leftleaning former mayor of the city of Medellin German Vargas Lleras, a former housing minister Humberto de la Calle, a government peace negotiator About 100 international observers are monitoring the elections.

Kim ‘set on Trump summit’

Seoul, May 27 (Agencies): South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un committed in their surprise meeting to sitting down with President Donald Trump and to a “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.”

The Korean leaders’ second summit in a month saw bear hugs and broad smiles, but their quickly arranged meeting Saturday appears to highlight a sense of urgency on both sides of the world’s most heavily armed border.

At the White House, Trump said negotiations over a potential June 12 summit with Kim that he had earlier canceled were “going along very well.”

Trump told reporters that they are still considering Singapore as the venue for their talks. He said there is a “lot of good will,” and that denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula would be “a great thing.”

The Koreas’ talks, which Moon said Kim requested, capped a whirlwind 24 hours of diplomatic back-and-forth.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in writes on a visitor’s book as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, stands at the northern side of Panmunjom in North Korea. (AP/PTI)

They allowed Moon to push for a US-North Korean summit that he sees as the best way to ease animosity that had some fearing a war last year.

Kim may see the sitdown with Trump as necessary to easing pressure from crushing sanctions and to winning security assurances in a region surrounded by enemies.

Moon told reporters Sunday that Kim “again made clear his commitment to a complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,” and that he told the South Korean leader he’s willing to coop-

erate to end confrontation and work toward peace for the sake of the successful North Korea-US summit.

Moon said he told Kim that Trump has a “firm resolve” to end hostile relations with North Korea and initiate economic cooperation if Kim implements “complete denuclearization.”

“What Kim is unclear about is that he has concerns about whether his country can surely trust the United States over its promise to end hostile relations (with North Korea) and provide a security guarantee if they do

Myanmar confirms return of 58 Rohingyas Naypyidaw, May 27 (IANS): Myanmar on Sunday confirmed the return of 58 Rohingyas, who had fled across the border to Bangladesh last year following an army offensive in the Rakhine region.

The retur n comes even as a repatriation plan

by Myanmar, of taking back the close to 700,000 Rohingyas who had fled to Bangladesh, has been lagging for months now, Efe news reported.

The Rohingyas had

returned voluntarily to Myanmar on an unspecified date, the office of the State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi said in a statement.

They were initially detained by the authorities for entering the country illegally but Myanmar President Win Myint granted them a pardon, which came into effect on Saturday. In November last year, Myanmar and Bangladesh had signed an agreement for the repatriation of Roh-

ingyas, according to which the return of the refugees should have started on January 23.

The Rohingya crisis had erupted in August last year when the Myanmar army had launched an offensive in the Rakhine region following a series of attacks on government posts by Rohingya rebels.

Myanmar does not recognise the Rohingyas as citizens and claim they are illegal immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh.

denuclearization,” Moon said. “During the South Korea-US summit, President Trump said the US is willing to clearly put an end to hostile relations (between the US and North Korea) and help (the North) achieve economic prosperity if North Korea conducts denuclearization,” he said.

Moon said North Korea and the United States will soon start workinglevel talks to prepare for the Kim-Trump summit.

He said he expects the talks to go smoothly because Pyongyang and Washington both know what they want from each other.

Kim, in a telling line from a dispatch issued by the North’s state-run news service earlier Sunday, “expressed his fixed will on the historic (North Korea)-US summit talks.”

During Saturday’s inter-Korean summit, the Korean leaders agreed to “positively cooperate with each other as ever to improve (North Korea)-US relations and establish (a) mechanism for permanent and durable peace.”

The election is taking place amid increasing political polarisation.

L o n d o n, M ay 2 7 (Agencies): Voting has begun in Columbia’s first presidential election since the government signed a peace agreement with the Farc rebel group in 2016.

Incumbent Juan Manuel Santos cannot stand again, after serving two terms, BBC reported.

The main contenders are conservative Ivan Duque, who has opposed the peace deal, and leftwinger Gustavo Petro, an ex-guerrilla and former Bogota mayor.

Polls suggest that neither will win 50% of the

vote on Sunday and they will face each other in a run-off in June.

President Santos, a centre-right politician, sought to end the decadeslong conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc), the country’s main guerrilla group.

The peace deal he signed in 2016 was reached after years of negotiations.

But it was regarded as too lenient by many voters and rejected in a referendum.

A revised accord was approved by Congress later that year.

23 killed, over 1.66 lakh Trump’s ‘phony’ source was a WH official May 27 official told reporters that to a request for comment. affected as heavy rains lash SL Washington, (Agencies): President even if the meeting were Tr ump has repeat-

Colombo, May 27 (IANS): At least 23 persons were killed and over 1.66 lakh persons were affected due to heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka in the past 10 days, official figures indicated on Sunday.

Over 75,013 of the affected people have been evacuated from flooded areas whereas 13 persons have been reported missing, the country’s Disaster Management Centre said.

The displaced have

been put up in 339 camps and shelters. Rain and strong winds have lashed around 20 districts, especially in the southern half of the country, for more than a week now, Efe news reported.

At least 1,359 members of the armed forces have been deployed in rescue operations across the country, and another 6,264 are on standby, the centre said.

Every year, Sri Lanka experiences heavy rain during the monsoon.

Donald Trump accused The New York Times on Saturday of inventing a source for a story who, in fact, was a White House official conducting a briefing for reporters under the condition that the official not be named, ABC reported.

Trump tweeted that the Times quoted an official “who doesn’t exist” and referenced a line in the story about a possible summit with North Korea, which read: “a senior White House

reinstated, holding it on June 12 would be impossible, given the lack of time and the amount of planning needed.”

Said Trump: “WRONG AGAIN! Use real people, not phony sources.”

The Times reported in a story about the tweet that it had cited “a senior White House official speaking to a large group of reporters in the White House briefing room.” The White House did not immediately respond

edly criticized the use of unnamed sources and labeled information related by unnamed officials “fake news.” Still, his White House regularly arranges briefings with officials who demand anonymity before relaying information, a practice also used by previous administrations.

While Trump asserted the official did not exist, he also took issue with how the Times paraphrased the remarks.

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Alicia Silverstone divorces Naga play ‘Jina & Etiben’ to be performed at NET fest Craig to bag 50 mn pounds Jarecki; husband of 13 years H for 5th James Bond film A A ctor Daniel Craig will reportedly earn 50 million pounds for his role in the next James Bond film.

He had reportedly got 37 million pounds for the 2015 Bond film “Spectre”.

Craig’s new deal will be thanks to an ­executive producer credit, endorsements and profits, as well as his wages, reports mirror.co.uk.

The film is likely to run for around two hours and 20 minutes, which would mean the 50-year-old ­banking 357,000 pounds per ­minute of screen time.

He will star t five months of filming in December, ahead of a planned release in ­a utumn next year.

He previously stated that he would rather “slash his wrists” than return to the role, but later said that he made the remarks two days after he finished

shooting “Spectre” and was exhausted.

Oscar-winner Danny Boyle will earn about ­seven million pounds for directing the as-yet-untitled film.

A film source said: “Daniel is raring to go out with a bang alongside Danny. They have been talking already about their visions and the practicalities once the cameras start rolling in December at Pinewood.

“Daniel is worth every penny given that ‘Spectre’ made over 700 million pounds and ‘Skyfall’ over

900 million pounds before they sold DVD, streaming and TV rights.”

Craig’s earnings far ­exceed his predecessors’ with Sean Connery making seven million pounds for six official Bond movies.

George Lazenby netted 72,000 pounds for one outing. Roger Moore took home 17 million pounds for his seven films as the spy.

Timothy Dalton made four million pounds from two films before Pierce Brosnan’s success in four adventures earned him 13 million pounds.

EON’s Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the franchise’s longtime producers, had said: “We are delighted to announce that the exceptionally talented Danny Boyle will be directing Daniel Craig in his fifth outing as James Bond.”

(IANS)

licia Silverstone is of their 7-year-old son. divorcing her husThe papers cite irrecband of nearly 13 oncilable differences as years. the reason for the split, The “Clueless” ac- and say spousal support tress filed for divorce from will be based on a prenupChristopher Jarecki on Fri- tial agreement the couple day in Los Angeles County signed when they were Superior Court. married, without giving The two have been details. separated for two years.

Silverstone married Divorce documents the rock musician Jarecki say the 41-year-old Silver- in 2005 after eight years of stone and the 47-year-old dating.

Jarecki will share custody (FoxNews)

ill Theatre with its play “Jina & Etiben” directed

by Bendang Walling will be performed at Ranchi, Rourkela and Durgapur at the ongoing North East Theatre (NET) festival organized and sponsored by National School of Drama, New Delhi.

Among hundreds of plays from the North Eastern states, Jina & Etiben, from Nagaland has been selected for this festival.

Common people and

artistes from Jharkhand, time for the three States to Odisha and West Bengal witness a play from Naare eagerly waiting for the galand. play as this will be the first (NPN)

I never got over 38% marks: Anupam By the way I never got dun, filmmaker Madhur more than 38 per cent Bhandarkar not just met marks. Marks are impor- the Uttarakhand chief tant but parents shouldn’t minister, but also visited stress their children so some students and went to much that they fear get- a single screen theatre. ting less marks.

During the meet“It is psychologically ing with Chief Minister damaging. My father al- Trivendra Singh Rawat, ways celebrated my fail- Bhandarkar discussed the ures and in the process possibility of promoting eteran actor An- liberated me from this Uttarakhand as a film shooting destination. upam Kher says fear.”

On a visit to Dehra(IANS) he never scored more than 38 per cent marks, but still his father LCHOTSOMI CLAN, VISWEMA “celebrated” his failures, Felicitation which thereby liberated him from the fear of getThe Lchotsomi Clan ting less marks. congratulate Master NONGOTO Anupam shared this LCHO S/o Mr. MaloboLcho (Neino) for on Twitter when he con- and Mrs. Rüülono th gratulated 17-year-old securing top 9 position in Meghna Srivastava for HSLC Examination 2018 from School, Kohima. Master topping the CBSE Class Corragio NONGOTO LCHO performance 12 results scoring 499 brought immense joy and pride out of 500, and a scribe to the Clan. The clan wishes pointed out how applaud- him success in every future ing those with “70-80 endeavour. per cent marks should be Atsu Lcho Acheho Lcho equally celebrated”.

President Secretary The actor then clarified: “My friend, I celebrate people who fail too.

Because for me failure is an event. Never a person.

But that doesn’t stop me from applauding somebody who gets 99.6 per cent marks.”

When the scribe pointed out that the tweet was in general as “this is the time when people who fail or get lesser marks need support the most”, Church Road, opp : Central Plaza Market, Dimapur - 797112 (Nagaland) Anupam wrote: “I agree.

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French Open: Svitolina World Cup 2018: Argentina reliant on Messi once again sees off Tomljanovic

Svitolina saved a break point in the first game of the second set, and finished off an ultimately comfortable victory on her first match point as Tomljanovic fired wide.

“It was not an easy start and I had to really wake up. I had to step up my game,” Svitolina said.

M e a n w h i l e, Ru s sian Ekaterina Makarova claimed the first win of the 2018 French Open as she brushed aside Zheng Saisai in the first round.

The 29-year-old, a two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, saw off her Chinese opponent 6-4, 6-1 out on Court Six in the sunshine at Roland Garros.

DC Utd hopeful of Rooney deal

BCCI to wait and watch on pitch-fixing sting

Wayne Rooney

Morris guilty. The BCCI will only act when they have the verdict in hand,” a senior office-bearer of the Board told PTI today.

He also said that Morris, who has played 42 firstclass and 51 List A matches in his career is not currently involved in any BCCI projects.

“We need to check with our Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) whether Morris’ name was there on the suspect list. Secondly, he is not associated with any BCCI or state unit project currently from where we need to pull him out. So the only thing left is BCCI domestic cricketers’ pension of Rs 22,500 (after deductions). If he is getting that pension, BCCI is well within its rights to cancel that but only after he has been proven guilty,” the official said.

Faith in Action team demonstrating taekwondo during the discipleship seminar organised

by Department of Youth Ministry, WSBAK at Hozukhe Baptist Church on May 26.

China’s Lyu breaks Asian javelin record Berlin, May 27 (IANS): Two-time World Championships medallist Lyu Huihui of China improved her own javelin throw Asian record by 10 centimetres en route to take the top honours at the Hallesche Werfertage throws competitions. Lyu registered a winning mark of 67.69 metres from her last-round effort to win the women’s javelin event. She beat the previous Asian record of 67.59m she set during the qualification phase of the 2017 World Championships in London.

Christin Hussong of Germany finished second at 66.36. Kara Winger of the United States took the third place at 61.98m.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Through this column, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciations and profound gratitude to all the well wishers who prayerfully supported us and help us p h y s i c a l l y, m o r a l l y a n d financially during the sudden demise of our beloved father Late Tsumomo Jami on 9 th May 2018.

Special thanks to: 1. K o h i m a L o t h a B a p t i s t Church.

2. Kohima Pangti Ekhung 3. Town Area Yankho Ekhung 4. Pangti Baptist Church 5. Pangti village councils.

6. Ramongo Jami Rtd. Commissioner & Secy. (IAS) and family.

7. All friends and relatives.

We regret our inability to thank each one of you individually, but we pray that our Almighty God Bless you all abundantly.

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Gonzalo Higuain Higuain is Argentina’s enigma, a player who seems to score at will for his club Juventus but labors to hit the target when wearing the national shirt. Higuain’s recent record for Argentina –- one goal in nine World Cup qualifiers -– is so poor that he is not even a certainty to go to Russia under Sampaoli.

However, another fine season for Juve suggests Sampaoli cannot afford to leave him out. If Higuain can reproduce his club form Argentina will be dangerous.

Coach: Jorge Sampaoli

Sampaoli, 58, got the job as coach only a year before the finals in Russia, taking over at a troubled time and becoming the third man to lead the team since Alejandro Sabella left after the 2014 World Cup. The diminutive coach guided Chile to their first international title, winning the Copa America in 2015 with a fast pressing style which reflects his own hyperactive pacing along the touchline. But Sampaoli has struggled to Nicolas Otamendi organize Argentina in the same way and one win in four Unsung hero Otamendi is the only competitive games, plus recent hammerings by Nigeria ever-present in Sampaoli’s line up since and Spain, show he has his work cut out.

Argentina qualified for the World Cup back Argentina’s 23-man squad in October.

Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero, Willy Caballero, The Manchester City defender provides much-needed reliability in a national Franco Armani Defenders: Gabriel Mercado, Javier Mascherano, side that has changed both names and formations with alarming regularity since Nicolas Otamendi, Federico Fazio, Marcos Rojo, Nicolas Tagliafico, Marcos Acuna, Cristian Ansaldi Sampaoli took over.

Midfielders: Manuel Lanzini, Maximiliano Meza, How he is utilized, and who will play alongside him, will be of vital importance Lucas Biglia, Ever Banega, Giovani Lo Celso, Angel Di Maria, Cristian Pavon, Eduardo Salvio to the double world champions.

Forwards: Paulo Dybala, Lionel Messi, Sergio FIFA ranking: 5 (till June 7) Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain.

Fixture June 16: Argentina vs Iceland (Spartak Stadium, Moscow) In loving memory of our beloved father June 21: Argentina vs Croatia (Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod) Late Vikiho Assumi rd June 26: Nigeria vs Argentina (Krestovsky Stadium, St Petersburg) 3 Death Anniversary

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The Day Jesus Took you Home A million times We’ve needed you A million times We’ve cried, If love alone Could have saved you You never would have died.

In life We loved you dearly, In death We love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place, No one else can ever fill.

It broke our heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone Part of us went with you, The day Jesus took you home.

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Los Angeles, May 27 (Agencies): DC United remain hopeful that Wayne Rooney will soon join them from Everton.

Rooney was in the American capital this week for talks about joining the Major League Soccer side.

“There is interest in Wayne Rooney from our end and I think there is interest from his end too,” said DC United head coach Ben Olsen.

“I hope it can get over the line because he’s a very good player who can help us. He would be a great player for this league.”

New Delhi, May 27 (PTI): The BCCI Sunday reacted cautiously to a sting operation which alleged pitch doctoring in three Test matches featuring India, saying it would consider action against implicated former cricketer Robin Morris only if he is found guilty in an ongoing ICC probe.

The sting has been carried out by Al Jazeera channel and the Test matches in question are India vs Sri Lanka (Galle, July 2629, 2017), India vs Australia (Ranchi, March 16-20, 2017) and India vs England (Chennai, December 16-20, 2016).

The first and third Tests mentioned were won by India while the Ranchi encounter ended in a draw.

“We believe ICC has started its probe. Let them complete that and pronounce

Argentina secured its spot in Russia in the last round of South American qualifiers thanks to Messi’s hat trick against Ecuador.

The deficiencies in the team were underscored in a 6-1 loss to Spain in a friendly in March.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We deeply mourn the demise of our beloved Lt. Akiho Y. Tuccu, on 24 th May 2018. With a deep sense of heartfelt gratitude, we express our thanks to all who stood by us spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially during his brief illness and sudden 21.12.1979 to 24.05.2018 demise.

We regret our inability to thank all the individuals, organisations and well wishers personally. It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

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PARIS, May 27 (Agencies): Ukrainian fourth seed Elina Svitolina overcame a slow start to sweep past Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5 6-3 and become the first big name to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday.

The 23-year-old, who won her second consecutive Italian Open title last weekend, made a nervous start on Court Suzanne Lenglen, falling 5-1 down, but battled back and levelled the opening set as Tomljanovic dumped a backhand into the net after a bruising point.

The Australian’s collapse was complete as Svitolina wrapped up the set with six consecutive games.

on display at Juventus.

Much of the squad also carries the burden of mass disappointment, following three successive losses in finals- the 2014 World Cup, the 2015 Copa America and 2016 Copa America Centenario.

1934 - 2018 “Some glad morning, when this life is o’er.

I’ll fly away. To a home on God’s celestial shore.”

We the family of Lt. BESÜLHÜ LOHE (Ex. G.B Rikhuba Chozuba Town) thank you most sincerely for sharing your memories, support, love, and prayers during his prolonged sickness and ultimate demise on 15th May 2018. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.

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Elina Svitolina produced an impressive fightback to beat Ajla Tomljanovic at Roland-Garros.

With 14 days left until going to the World Cup? Javier Mascherano Russia 2018, we present The team’s destiny is more is reaching the end of his two-time world champions closely tied to the Barce- career, while striker Sergio Argentina, featuring elite lona forward than ever Aguero and midfielder talent but still relying on before.

Lucas Biglia both expeMessi to win their There are plenty of rienced injury problems Dimitrov squeeze Lionel elusive major trophy doubts for coach Jorge recently. Paulo Dybala is past Safwat Without Lionel Messi, Sampaoli ahead of the yet to deliver for his country despite all the promise Bulgarian fourth seed would Argentina even be tournament in Russia.

Grigor Dimitrov reached the Key players: Lionel Messi French Open second round Considered by many as the best ever, on Sunday with a 6-1, 6-4, five-time Ballon D’Or winner Lionel Messi 7-6 (7/1) win over Egypis Argentina’s captain. tian lucky loser Mohamed He almost single-handedly dragged his Safwat. Dimitrov, who has side to the final at the 2014 World Cup, and never got beyond the third did the same to ensure his side qualified this round in Paris, had been extime round. pecting to face experienced His exquisite hat-trick against Ecuador Viktor Troicki. in their final group match was typical of However, just minutes the standards we have come to expect from before he was due to go on Messi. court, Troicki withdrew He astonishingly retired from internawith a back injury, allowing tional football back in 2016, only to quickly world number 182 Safwat to make his Grand Slam reverse his decision for his “love of the country.”

Messi went on to bag seven goals in 10 matches during qualifying, and he will have debut. In the process, he became the first Egyptian his sights set on finally adding a World Cup winners medal to his trophy cabinet. since Tamer El Sawy at the Paulo Dybala 1996 US Open to feature in a major.

Ok, so we could have chosen someone Dimitrov took advanslightly less obvious. tage of a nervous start in But it’s easy to forget that Paulo Dybala the first two sets by Safwat will still only be 24 when the World Cup who has won just one topcomes around. level match all year. The The Juventus playmaker has dazzled Bulgarian was 3-0 up in the opponents, team-mates and fans since joinfirst and 4-0 in the second ing his club side in 2015 - scoring 45 goals set to build a foundation for in 86 games. victory.

He has failed to score a full-internationSafwat needed treatal goal in 12 appearances, but this summer ment for blisters on his right will be a perfect opportunity as he prepares hand before putting up solid for his World Cup debut. resistance in the third set beDybala recently grabbed the decisive goal that knocked Harry Kane and Dele fore Dimitrov raced through Alli’s Tottenham side out of the Champions League. the tiebreaker.

Let’s hope we aren’t left with a feeling of deja vu in Russia.

Died on: 19/05/2018 We the family members of Late NEIVIKUOLIE TSEIKHA would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincerely appreciate each and every individuals, churches, organisations, unions, friends, neighbours etc., for helping us financially, materially, spiritually and physically at the time of his sudden demise.

We are deeply touched and humbled by all your good deeds and have nothing to give you in return. But we fervently pray that God will bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

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Chennai beat Hyderabad to win 3rd IPL title

Mumbai, May 27 (PTI): Chennai Super Kings completed a fairy tale comeback from disgrace to glory, clinching their third IPL title after imposing all-rounder Shane Watson single-handedly hammered Sunrises Hyderabad into submission with a blazing hundred in the final on Sunday.

Reinstated into the IPL after a two-year ban for their team management’s role in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal, CSK outplayed SRH by eight wickets with Watson’s unbeaten 117 off 57 balls.

The Australian smashed as many as 11 fours and eight sixes enroute to this second hundred of the season as CSK raced home in 18.3 overs. SRH had posted a challenging 178 for six courtesy Kane Willamson (47 off 36) and Yusuf Pathan (45* off 25).

The other in-form CSK batsman, Ambati Raydu, hit the winning four that led to wild celebrations. Watson also shared a 117-run partnership with Suresh Raina (32 off 24) for the second wicket, ensuring a smooth chase for CSK. The M S Dhoni-captained side had entered a seventh IPL final and their stellar campaign ended with a record equalling third title, tying them up with Mumbai Indians.

Shane Watson, who previously won the title with Rajasthan Royals in the league’s inaugural season in 2008, muscled his

back Sharma who lured him out with a wide ball and got him stumped him off the first ball of a new spell.

The Sunrisers captain, by far his side’s major rungetter who also became the third highest scorer in one IPL season, went back after striking two sixes and five fours to leave his side at 101 for 3.

Pathan started in aggressive fashion and put on a useful stand of 32 with Shakib before the latter drove Bravo straight to Raina at extra cover and was caught.

It was later left to Pathan and big-hitting West Indian Brathwaite to give the total a big boost in the death overs as they added 34 runs in the last three overs.

Brief Scores: Chennai Super Kings: 181/2 in 18.3 0vers (Shane Watson - 117*, Suresh Raina - 32, Carlos Brathwaite - 1/27) beat Sunrisers Chennai Super Kings players celebrate after they crowned champions of Indian Premier League 2018 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 27.

Hyderabad: 178/6 (Kane way to 50 in only 33 balls Williamson led his side to Sunrisers captain Kane end of Powerplay.

The run-rate dropped a the 12th over and was well Williamson 47, Yusuf Paand then smashed Sandeep from the front once again be- Williamson by Ngidi kept Williamson, by now bit after his departure and at in sight of his 9th 50 of the than 45 n.o; Lungi Ngidi Sharma for 26 runs in the fore Pathan pummelled the the score down to 17 for 1 into the groove, drove and the half-way mark Sunrisers season when Dhoni brought 1/26) by 8 wickets 13th over to make it a virtual opposition bowlers in the in four. scooped Dwayne Bravo were 73 for 2.

Awards no-contest. death overs. Carlos BrathDeepak Chahar, who for a four and a six in the The promoted Shakib It was not surprise that waite (21 in 11) came up was bowling well till then, bowler’s first over, and the Al Hasan hit the accurate Players of the Tournament: Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) he ended with 555 runs in with the much needed big dug in one short to Wil- 8th overall, to increase the Jadeja for a six and a four to the season including two hits towards the end to take liamson in the fifth over who run-rate further. the mid-wicket region after Orange cap winner: Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad) hundreds and as many half his team close to 180. smacked it for a six over long The second wicket Williamson’s leading edge Purple cap winner: Andrew Tye (Kings XI Punjab) centuries.

CSK kept a tight rein leg and then was pulled for a partnership reached the 50- ran away to the boundary Most Stylish Player: Rishabh Pant (Delhi Daredevils) Earlier, Williamson on the Sunrisers Hyderabad four by the New Zealander. mark when it was snapped so that 17 runs were taken Most Innovative Thinking: MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) missed out on yet another batsmen initially and struck And when Shardul by Ravindra Jadeja who off the left-arm spinner in fifty in a highly successful an early blow when Shre- Thakur too erred in length, bowled Dhawan when the the 11th over to boost the Super Sixes award: Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) season as Sunrisers Hydera- evats Goswami was run out. he was hoisted over long on left-handed opener missed run rate.

Emerging Player award: Rishabh Pant (Delhi Daredevils) bad piled on a challenging The fall of the early wicket by Dhawan for a maximum, a heave on the 25th ball he Williamson struck Bra- IPL Fairplay Award: Mumbai Indians score after a slow start. and a maiden over bowled taking SRH to 42 for 1 by the faced. vo for consecutive fours in

Real Madrid players celebrate after winning the Champions League Final match against Liverpool at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Kiev, May 27 (Agencies): A sensational overhead strike from Real Madrid substitute Gareth Bale and two calamitous errors

by Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius gave the Spanish side a third straight Champions League title with a 3-1 win in an incident-packed final on Saturday.

Welshman Bale came on just past the hour with

the score at 1-1 and after three minutes produced an astonishing bicycle kick finish and then netted with a speculative long-range effort that somehow went through the hands of the unfortunate Karius.

The German keeper had earlier handed Real a 51st minute lead when he threw the ball straight at striker Karim Benzema and

the ball rolled into the unguarded net off the Frenchman’s leg.

Liverpool, who crucially lost their leading scorer Mohamed Salah to a suspected dislocated shoulder in the 31st minute, had equalised in the 55th minute when Sadio Mane found the net from close range after Dejan Lovren headed the ball into the area.

In truth, though, despite their best efforts Liverpool never looked as much of a threat once Egyptian international Salah went down under a challenge from Real captain Sergio Ramos.

Real have become the first team since Bayern Munich in 1976 to win Europe’s elite club trophy three years in a row. The Spaniards won five straight European Cup trophies in the 1950s.

Re a l ’s C h a m p i o n s League triumph was fully deserved despite Liverpool, the competition’s top scorers this season, making an aggressive start to the game in an electric atmosphere.

The English side attacked with intent and Trent Alexander-Arnold tested Navas with a low drive but Real looked in charge following the departure, in tears, of Salah.

Real had their own injury blow with right-back Dani Carvajal having to go off, replaced by Nacho in the 37th, and ended the half with Benzema’s effort being disallowed for offside after Cristiano Ronaldo’s header was saved by Karius.

France striker Benzema was to get compensation though when he was alert to Karius’s ill-advised attempt to throw the ball out quickly, although Real’s lead lasted just four minutes.

Liverpool’s Senegal forward Mane was sharp to react when Lovren rose to head the ball goalwards and their travelling fans sensed the Anfield side’s spirit could turn the game around.

But then came Bale, leaping to produce a jawdropping left-foot overhead volley from Marcelo’s cross before trying his luck with a

speculative long-range shot that defied Karius’s hamfisted attempt to keep it out and put the result beyond doubt.

Ronaldo could have added a fourth goal for Real near the end but the Portugal forward was distracted as he burst goalwards when a fan ran onto the pitch before being stopped by security.

This time it was Bale who had grabbed all the headlines as Real and Zidane continued their continental dominance.

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Real Madrid win 3rd straight Champions League cup

Pak crush Eng at Lord’s

Mohammad Abas celebrates with his team-mates after dismissing Jos Buttler on Sunday.

L O N D O N, M ay 2 7 (Agencies): Pakistan wrapped up a crushing ninewicket victory over England on Sunday to inflict the hosts’ first defeat in a May Test match at Lord’s.

England’s last four wickets tumbled in 27 minutes and Pakistan knocked off the 64 runs they needed in less than an hour on the fourth day to put the touring side 1-0 up in the two-match series.

England resumed on 235 for six after Jos Buttler and debutant Dom Bess had shared an unbroken partnership of 125 in the final session on Saturday to save their team from a humiliating innings defeat.

Buttler fell in the second over, trapped lbw by

Mohammad Abbas for 67.

Mark Wood hit one four before he nicked Mohammad Amir to wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed.

Stuart Broad edged Abbas to Sarfraz without scoring and Amir comprehensively bowled the 20-year-old Bess for 57 to dismiss the hosts for 242 as England lost their last four wickets for the addition of six runs.

James Anderson bowled Azhar Ali for four with a fine delivery that knocked out his off stump before Imam-ul-Haq (18 n.o) and Haris Sohail (39 n.o) shared a second-wicket partnership of 54 to see Pakistan to their target.

The second Test at Headingley starts on Friday.

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