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Pak seeks dialogue with India for region’s progress

Rahul, Dhoni hit centuries but concerns remain at top for India

Amid Cong crisis, leaders meet Rahul

international, Page 9

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national, Page 7

Mamata’s TMC hit by post-poll exodus had said at an election rally in Sreerampur Lok Sabha seat in Hoogly district.

TMC Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien had then slammed PM Modi accusing him of indulging in horse trading. “Expiry Babu PM, lets get this straight.

Nobody will go with you.

Not even one councilor. Are you election campaigning or horse trading! Your expiry date is near. Today, we are complaining to the Election Commission. Charging you with horse trading,” O’Brien had tweeted.

JD(S)-Cong crisis in Karnataka BJP leaders K. Vijaivargiya and Mukul Roy with two Trinamool Congress and one CPM legislator, who joined BJP along with 60 councillors from three civic bodies in West Bengal, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)

Dr G Parameshwara, state party chief Dinesh Gundu Rao and Congress minister and trouble shooter, D K Shivakumar. Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy of the JD (S) may also be present for some of the meetings The coalition government in Karnataka has been left vulnerable after the massive defeat.

The BJP has 105 seats against the alliance’s 117, and remains 8 seats short of a majority. While the party appears to be biding its time, coalition leaders are warning of another Operation Lotus -- the term used to denote to BJP attempts to draw lawmakers from opposing parties to its side.

Two Congress lawmakers , Ramesh Jarkiholi and Dr Sudhakar, have recently met the BJP’s SM Krishna.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 8 (NPN): In a major development that is likely to auger well for bamboo industry in Nagaland in particular and the entire Northeast in general, an India-Taiwan Bamboo Technical Centre has been proposed to be set up here.

This was proposed during a meeting between chief minister Neiphiu Rio and ambassador of Taiwan to India Chung Kwang Tien at Nagaland House in New Delhi on Tuesday.

During the meeting, it was also proposed that the centre will be set up by Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA) in association with Taiwan-based bamboo companies and experts in areas of R&D, technology transfer, skill development, investments in bamboo sector, marketing, etc.

It was decided that a team from Taiwan will visit Nagaland and work out modalities to establish the centre at the earliest, even as both the parties agreed to work out details for formalising a MoU at the earliest to promote this cooperation.

KOLKATA/BENGALURU, MAY 28 (AGENCIES): Less than a week after stunning the Trinamool Congress by winning 18 of 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the BJP on Tuesday served fresh jolt to Mamata Banerjee. Mukul Roy, who was once a close confidant of Mamata, herded a group of two TMC MLAs – Subhrangshu Roy, Tusharkanti Bhattacharya – and over 50 councilors in to the BJP. Another MLA -CPM’s Debendra Nath Roy also jumped the ship.

Speaking to reporters at the BJP headquarters with the crowd of new joinees behind him, BJP national general secretary Kailash Vi-

jayvargiya said defection has just begun and more leaders from Mamata’s party will join the BJP in coming days.

“Today was just the first phase. Like the elections were held in seven phases in West Bengal, joining the BJP would also happen in seven phases,” Vijayvargiya, who was in-charge of Bengal for Lok Sabha elections, told reporters.

Adding to Vijayvargiya’s statement, Mukul Roy, whose son Subhrangshu was among the TMC leaders joining the saffron party, said Mamata’s party won’t be in a position to get the post of Leader of Opposition after Bengal Assembly election which is scheduled

Speaker administers oath to Sharingain

Elections over, fuel prices begin to rise SE adviser comes down heavily on ‘proxy’ teachers

Vikho-o Yhosu administering oath to Sharingain Longkumer.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 8 (NPN): Nagaland Assembly Speaker Vikho-o Yhosu Tuesday administered oath to newly elected NDPP MLA Sharingain Longkumer.

Longkumer won the by-poll to the 26-Aonglenden Assembly constituency in Mokokchung district.

The Speaker administered the oath of office and secrecy to Longkumer at his chamber in the Assembly Secretariat in the presence of deputy speaker Zhaleo Rio, minister for Forest, Environment, Climate Change, CM Chang and AdvisorsMhathung Yanthan and Imnatiba, NLA secretary K. Sekhose stated in a press note.

In the 60-member Nagaland Assembly, the now NDPP has 20 MLAs, its alliance partner BJP 12 and JD(U) one.

NEW DELHI/DIMAPUR, MAY 28 (PTI/ NPN): Petrol and diesel prices started rising soon after the last phase of the general election concluded, and have increased by 7080 paisa per litre in the past nine days.

Prices have been on the rise since May 20, a day after the final phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections ended. The price of petrol has risen by 83 paise per litre in the nine days and diesel by 73 paise, according to price notifications of state-owned oil companies. Rates were largely range-bound during April and May despite a rise in oil prices in the international market.

Domestic petrol and diesel prices were hiked across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata on Tuesday. While the increase in petrol prices in the four metros was to the tune of 11 paise per litre, the rates of diesel were raised by five

to be held in 2021. Subhrangshu was suspended by the TMC for anti-party activities recently.

Tuesday’s exodus of TMC leaders came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during one of his election rallies, had claimed that 40 lawmakers from Mamata’s party were in touch with him and would join the BJP after Lok Sabha elections.

“Didi, even your MLAs will desert you when the results of this election are out.

Your 40 MLAs are in touch with me and all your MLAs will desert you once the BJP wins the election. Political ground has slipped from under your feet,” PM Modi

Two senior leaders of the Congress have rushed to Karnataka Tuesday to stabilise the party’s ruling coalition with HD Kumaraswamy’s Janata Dal Secular, which has been wobbling after being worsted by the BJP in the recently concluded elections.

The coalition has managed to scrape together only two of the state’s 28 seats.

Now both parties -- whose local leaders have been sniping at each other since coming to power last May -- are bracing for poaching from the BJP. A cabinet expansion is being planned to keep hold of those who might be on their way out.

KC Venugopal and Ghulam Nabi Azad, have been tasked to meet Congress leaders including Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM

India-Taiwan Bamboo Technical Centre proposed in Dimapur

paise per litre compared to the previous day’s fuel prices, according to notifications from Indian Oil Corporation.

In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 71.86 per litre, up from Rs 71.03 price on May 19. Similarly, a litre of diesel costs Rs 66.69, up from Rs 65.96 a litre on May 19.

In Dimapur, petrol per litre cost Rs.69.60 and diesel Rs. 64.17 per litre and in Kohima a litre of petrol cost Rs. 69.90 and diesel Rs.64.45 per litre.

While state-owned fuel retailers Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) had in the past completely frozen rates during times of elections, they during the Lok Sabha polls moderated the revision by not passing on all of the desired increase in rates to consumers, industry sources said. They are now recovering the same.

The three firms had in the past refrained from increasing oil prices during elections.

They took a 19-day price freeze on petrol and diesel ahead of the Karnataka polls in May 2018 despite international fuel prices going up by nearly USD 5 a barrel. But, no sooner were the elections over, they rapidly passed on to customers the desired increase -- over 16-straight days post-May 14, 2018, petrol price jumped up by Rs 3.8 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.38.

Similarly, they had stopped revising fuel prices for almost 14 days ahead of Assembly elections in Gujarat in December 2017.

These companies had also imposed a freeze on petrol and diesel prices between January 16, 2017, and April 1, 2017, when Assembly elections in five states, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Manipur were held.

School students holding placards during the rally on Tuesday.

“Why not also declare extortion as an industry? It will be an achievement.”

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DIMAPUR, MAY 28 (NPN): Tobu area public have once again reaffirmed the December 12, 2017 ENPO resolution declaring peace zone under its jurisdiction.

A peace rally was held at Tobu town in protest against the May 26 incident where two Assam Rifles personnel were

killed and four others injured in an ambush near Thanyak hydro project, between Tobu and Ukha villages.

After short speeches were delivered by representatives of Konyak Union (KU) Tobu unit, Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) Tobu unit and Tobu Area Students Union (TASU),

As the key focus of the meeting was to seek technical cooperation from Taiwan for technical collaboration in the bamboo sector for value addition and promotion, discussions centred on building a workable association whereby Taiwan will help the bamboo industry in Nagaland and the entire Northeast.

While the chief minister called upon experts

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 8 (NPN): Coming down heavily on the practice of engaging “proxy” teachers, school education adviser K Tokugha Sukhalu said the school education department was trying to curb the practice and urged village and colony level authorities not to compromise on the issue.

Speaking at the inaugural programme of Government High School (GHS) at Thilixu village on Tuesday, Sukhalu lamented that teachers in many government schools across the State were keeping “proxy” in full knowledge of the village and colony authorities.

He appealed to the school management committees (SMC), village education committees (VEC) and elders not to compromise on teachers’ service and ensure that teachers

KT Sukhalu with others at the inaugural of GHS Thikixu village on Tuesday. (NP)

posted in their schools do not keep “proxy”.

“There should be no compromise on this. Ensure that teachers are doing their duty dutifully. Do not compromise on teachers’ service,” he exhorted.

The adviser said though government employment has reached a point of saturation, educated youth still run after government service and after securing the jobs, most of them end up keep-

Tobu area public rallies against violence

This is it!

Neiphiu Rio with ambassador of Taiwan to India CK Tien in Delhi.

the rally began from Bazaar junction.

In their speeches, representatives of three organisations highlighted the need for peace, especially in a place like Tobu where such incidents are occurring despite repeated appeals by the community to maintain peace.

Condemning the act of violence that threatens to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of Tobu, Konyak Union Tobu branch vice-president Tiyeang Ngontang explained that the objective of the rally was to send a strong message towards any group responsible for the May 26 incident that people were against such acts of violence in the area.

Addressing the gathering, TASU president Sangti Konyak expressed his condolences on behalf of people of Tobu area to the bereaved of the two Assam Rifles jawans killed in the “unfortunate incident”. He stressed

that no development can happen without peace and that such incidents always harmed the peaceful coexistence among the community.

The rally that stared at 9 am was attended by around 1,000 participants, mostly women.

After the rally, the participants went to ADC office to submit a memorandum addressed to Mon deputy commissioner, demanding urgent intervention of the administration to maintain peace as well as upgrade Tobu police station to SDPO office. The memorandum was handed over to the ADC at his office by TASU president Sangti Konyak. This was stated in a press release by TASU press & corresponding secretary Moba AS. Meanwhile, according to intelligence sources, the attack was reportedly carried by Aug Yung led NSCN (K) cadres.

Sources said an eight member team carried out the ambush.

ing “proxies”.

Mentioning that the State and society would never progress if such trend continued, Sukhalu reminded the teachers that the onus was on them to nurture bright young minds who would one day lead the State.

He also informed the gathering that the school education department was undertaking “massive exercise” in regard to rationalisation of teachers, adding it

from Taiwan to intervene and assist in augmenting the bamboo industry in Nagaland to help it compete in the international market, the Taiwanese ambassador expressed his willingness to tie up with the State for further promoting the industry.

Other aspects of the cooperation will be to foster socio-economic and cultural relations between the people of Taiwan and Nagaland.

would be done in stages.

He explained that through this exercise, the department wanted to ensure that all high schools and higher secondary schools, GMS and GPS had adequate number of teachers.

Admitting that the department had “excess teachers”, the adviser said it was unfortunate that all teachers wanted to be posted in urban areas only, preferably Dimapur.

Stating that transfer issue too had become a “very big challenge” for the department, he advised the teachers not to just “run around for transfer” but be dutiful in their place of posting. He asserted that it was the prerogative of the department to reward performing teachers with posting of their choice. He announced that teachers who keep running after transfer without teaching would not be entertained.

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ANCSU demands resignation of director Technical Education DIMAPUR, MAY 28 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has demanded immediate resignation of director of technical education due to the latter’s failure to furnish information on alleged misappropriation of scholarship funds.

In a letter on May 25, the union warned the director and the directorate not to add “more fuel to the fire” on the matter that occurred due to the department’s “corrupt way of functioning”.

ANCSU cautioned that failure to comply with its demand would invite strong retaliation from the student community.

It said it would not accept any excuses or clarification on the issue.

This was stated in a press release issued by ANCSU president Katho P Awomi and general secretary Vimeyiekho Vitso.

In a letter to the director Technical Education, ANCSU

president Katho P. Awomi and vice president Vimeyiekho Vitso pointed out that despite seeking information on misappropriation of scholarship funds, the department failed to respond and rather made attempts to shield those officers and staff involved.

They maintained that since the director was accountable for the misappropriation in the department, the union was convinced that holding the office as director “is nothing less hat a threat to the welfare of the Naga students’ community”.

Failing to fulfill the demand of the union, ANCSU said the director will be held fully responsible for any untoward incident that my occur.

ANCSU stated that the union was compelled to demand the director’s resignation since the latter had continually failed to uphold and protect the welfare of the students’ community.

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Mega skills and job fair held in Mon, Aizuto

Participants at the job fair held in Mon on May 28. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Mega skills and job fair organised by district administration in collaboration with Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship was held at council hall, Mon on May 28.

According to DIPR report, Thavaseelan K, DC Mon in his keynote address stated that Konyak tribe was one of the largest tribe in Nagaland but many youths were unemployment and jobless. He added that government has reached it employment saturation point and the fair was an alternative opportunity for job in various field. He also

added that in every job, starting salary may be low and depending upon the performance it may go higher, therefore he urged trainees to be specific and reliable to take the opportunity.

R. Tsalise Sangtam, deputy director Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship requested the training partners to take extra care and work patiently in order to give the opportunity and development in the district.

Representative from Colour Nations, Emporium Training, Indianeer Media Pvt Ltd, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management,

Participants during the job fair held at SMC Aizuto from May 24 to 25.

Karner Organic Pvt Ltd, Learn To Earn, Make Over Academy, National Institute of Professional Studies, Pinacle Skills, Skills Alli, TBL Education, TK Skills, TUSTI foundation and Youth Net spoke through power point during the occasion. President KNSK, Lomei Konyak, principal ITI, Er. Alongse also spoke during the occasion. More than 800 (eight hundred youths) registered on the spot during the mega camp.

Training partners also set up a counselling table and took spot registration in various fields.

SMC, Aizuto: Job fair

for Christian youths was held in Aizuto, Sumi mission centre (SMC) under the aegis of Youth-Net Nagaland in collaboration with SBAK youth department from May 24 to 25. A press release from Sumi Baptist Churches Association (SBAK) media cell stated that, during the orientation, SBAK executive secretary Rev. Mulato Chishi encouraged the youth to be consistent in their faith by trusting God’s plan and be obedient and faithful in whatever profession or vocation God has called them. The main objective behind the event as shared by Youth secretary

MHC Cathedral celebrates patronage feast

KMC verification on single lane parking

Children who received the sacrament during the patronage feast on May 26.

DIMAPUR: Feast of Mary Help of Christians, the patroness of the Cathedral and the diocese of Kohima was celebrated with Most Rev. Dr. Dominic Lumon, the Archbishop of Imphal as the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist May 26.

A press release by secretary to Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Fr. Victor Renthungo, stated that the feast was co-celebrated by Rev. Frs. Carolus Neisalhou, vicar general, C.J Jaison, principal of St. Mary’s Cathedral school, George Punnoil, Ti-

tus Zimik, Lawrence Khing and Victor Renthungo.

In his homily, Archbishop explained the significance of the feast of the ascension and said that the observance of the feast was of a feast of hope that gives the Christian Philosophy of life.

He reflected on the importance of the Eucharist and emphasized saying, “Where there is Catholic Church, the Eucharistic presence is tangibly experienced”.

Earlier, the parish

priest, Fr. Carolus Neisalhou, accorded the words of welcome to sisters, parents of the first communicants and all the invited guests.

He delivered his festal greetings to all the parishioners and thanked them for their fervent expression and living of Catholic Christian faith. Special song of praise was presented by the first communicants after the reception of the Holy Communion. During the celebration 55 children received the sacrament of the first Holy Communion.

KOHIMA: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) will undertake a joint verification in regard to traffic congestion at Kohima city for single lane parking spaces from June 1 to 7, 7 am onwards.

Kohima Municipal Council stated that this verification will be conducted in all 19 wards under its jurisdiction as per decision taken during the joint meeting held on May 14.

The meeting was to resolve for marking single lane parking spaces and conducting enforcement drives for off road vehicles & building materials.

A team comprising of district administration, traffic police, Kohima Municipal Council & ward chairman will be inspecting the wards. In this regard, the KMC has also requested the concern ward panchayats’ chairmen to accompany the verification team in their respective wards as per the date schedule: Ward 1 to 6 on June 1; Ward 7 to 10 on June 3; Ward 11 to 16 on June 6 and Ward 17 to 19 on June 7.

SBAK, Inakhu Chishi, also the moderator gave a brief objective of the job fair orientation. Hutoni Shohe, HR executive Youth Net and Tsepila Zhimomi, supervisor NJC NCDC Youth Net spoke about the avenues of job opportunity available in private sector. Kivi Awomi, counsellor and Jesse Chishi, consultant spoke about the training procedure and job placement in hospitality and Spa industry. 214 youths attended the job fair and were registered for the job in private sector subject to availability. Closing prayer was offered by SBAK literature secretary, Picuto Yeptho.

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MCCI nabs three for selling fake items DIMAPUR: Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has once again cautioned the public to remain vigilant after three persons were apprehended for selling fake electronic goods in Mokokchung district on May 27.

In a press statement, MCCI vice president, Imkongchuba Longkumer and general secretary Limalenden Longkumer claimed that on May 27, following information on the suspicious movement of fake goods sellers, the representatives of MCCI swung into action and nabbed three individuals near Akhoya village gate at NH 2.

The three have been identified as Rijul Ahmen (21), son of Muhi Ali; Faheem Uddin (21), son of Jalam Uddin, and Bablu Ali (22), son of Babul Ali, all residents of Hiragaon in Amguri, Assam.

According to MCCI, the trio were in possession of fake Samsung LED TVs and other substandard electronic goods and three suitcases. They were also travelling without ILPs

The three apprehended persons.

and duping the villagers by selling the fake and substandard goods without any sales permit from the area’s administration and GST challans, the release stated.

They were later handed over to police personnel of Changtongya police station for further investigation.

Stating that it was concerned about public safety and security threat posed by such dubious elements, the MCCI pointed out that

the integrity and character of the police personnel manning the inter-state check post at Tuli also “proved to be questionable as they were allowed to pass through the gate without ILP”.

Meanwhile, MCCI has appealed to the community leaders, village council elders and the consumers in general to be vigilant and inform the nearest police station in case of any such dubious sellers.

PTCSU, SAYO conduct sanitation drives

DIMAPUR: Youths from Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU) and Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) carried out sanitation drive to maintain cleanliness around its respective jurisdictions.

PTCSU: Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU) successfully conducted its 10th phase of sanitation drive at Phek town on Saturday.

A release from PTCSU stated that the 10th phase sanitation drive involved the students of Christian Mission Higher Secondth ary School Phek. PTCSU PTCSU during 10 phase sanitation drive at Phek town on May 25. president Vechihu Khamo highlighted the importance of sanitation and encouraged the students to cultivate good habit of maintaining and keeping Phek town clean and beautiful.

The drive took place from Town Clock Tower till Petrol Pump adjacent to local ground. Around 107 students and 5 teachers joined this cleanliness drive.

SAYO: To protect and preserve the Dzükou valley, Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) undertook a three-day social work and cleaned the area from May 21 to 23.

SAYO members at Dzükou valley.

(SAYO)

EDSSU, SSUNT felicitate successful students NDO advocacy programme on HIV & AIDS

Church leaders and youths during the advocacy programme.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Devel- grijan, Dimapur on May 26.

The programme was conopment Outreach (social wing A press release from Na- ducted to make ministry services of NBCC) organized a one-day galand Development Outreach relevant to the present changDr. Elika Assumi speaking during the SSUNT officials, students, parents and teachers during the 1st felicitation advocacy programme on HIV & (NDO), stated that resource ing time, wherein the NDO felicitation programme on May 25. programme held at Niuland town on May 26.

AIDS with church leaders and person for the programme was (Development wing of NBCC) youths of All Gorkha Baptist in-charge, ART centre, Dimapur, identified health as one of the DIMAPUR: East Dimapur and be ready to overcome any retary, SSUNT, Ester Kiho stat- should play an equal role.

Churches Nagaland (AGBCN), Dr. Molusen Jamir and NDO, A. pertaining issue prevailing in Sumi Students’ Union (EDSSU) barriers in their future. ed that, guest speaker Bohoto In the programme chaired hosted at its mission centre, Sin- Vikheho Chisho.

Naga society. organised a felicitation proEDSSU president, Mugha- Aye, vice chairman, NATC, by Loli, recorder was Nika gramme for successful students beto Rochill also congratulated while congratulating the suc- V. Chishi, general secretary of HSLC/HSSLC at NCRC the students and gave away cessful candidates also encour- SSUNT, invocation by Lovi (Sumi) church, Naharbari vil- meritorious certificates to the aged them to be more humble Tsakhalu, asst. pastor children, lage, East Dimapur under the successful students. He also and work more harder. He told SBCN, followed by choreog- DIMAPUR: Tizu Valley Joint Council (TVJC) biodiversity in the Tizu River which the council theme, “venturing forth coura- encouraged the students who them to devote full dedication raphy from Children Educa- Zunheboto consisting of eight villages while re- was decreasing and was on the verge of extinction geously” on May 25. could not make it this time to towards their studies and to tion ministry, special number affirming its commitment to conserve biodiversity of different endangered species.

A press release from prepare better for the next. bring more laurels towards the by Seth Shohe, and blessings for the period of three years (2018-2021) has enThe release also informed that it has banned EDSSU media cell stated that, S S U N T : S u m i S t u - union as well as the society in pronounced by Hetoli kinimi, forced complete blanket ban of fishing and hunting falling trees near the Tizu River to protect aquatic Dr. Elika Assumi, assistant pro- dents Union Niuland Town their future endeavour. women pastor, SBCN. in an around Yemishe, Khukishe, Sukhalu, Thokihi, biodiversity and best use of biological resources. fessor of English ICFAI Univer- (SSUNT), held its 1st felicitaT. Kavika, president, Vote of thanks was de- Sheipu, Kawoto, Shotomi and Baimho villages.

The joint council has requested the general sity Dimapur as guest speaker tion programme for the HSLC SSUNT appealed the parents livered by Kimiye Awomi, A press release by TVJU Zunheboto, secretary public to extend cooperation for the successful of congratulated the students and and HSSLC 2019 successful to work hand in hand with the cultural secretary SSUNT and joint council, Kikhevi Yeptho and GB Hekuto the Biodiversity Conservation within the eight vilencouraged them to be coura- candidates at Sumi Baptist union in order to harvest excel- Zutovi, advisor SSUNT pro- warned that a penalty of Rs. 50,000 would be lages’ jurisdiction. geous and understand one’s Church (SBC), Niuland town lent progress of the students’ nounced benediction. Officials imposed on defaulters and that the joint council The release also informed that TVJU has reown weaknesses and strengths. on May 26. community as well as the soci- from NASU, church staff and has deployed four patrolling guard within its ju- solved to approach the Nagaland State Biodiversity She said that this will enable A press release by SSUNT ety. In this regard, he said that elders of Niuland attended the risdiction. It said the initiative was taken to save Board (NSBB) for early notification and approved them to make the best choice information & publication sec- parents, teachers and union programme. guard and protect rich flora and fauna and aquatic Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC).

TVJC Zbto enforces blanket ban on fishing & hunting

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WEATHER FORECAST May 29

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny; hot, humid

37 25

Mostly sunny

32 19

Aizawl

Guwahati Sun and some clouds

33 22

Partly sunny

32 16

Itanagar Variable clouds, a t-storm

29 21

Imphal

Shillong Partly sunny, a thunderstorm 25 16 Kohima

Clouds and sun, a t-storm

Dimapur Partly sunny Mkg

A thunderstorm in spots

27 16 34 22 29 16

Tuensang A stray morning thundershower 20 13 Wokha

Some sun, a stray t-storm

26 20

Zunheboto Partly sunny, a thunderstorm 26 14

DC Kohima Anoop Khinchi along with CWSNs and others on May 28. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , M AY 2 8 (NPN): Children with special needs (CWSN) were given escort allowance under District Mission Authority (DMA), Kohima on Tuesday. The occasion was also marked by a minisports held at Rüzhükhrie GHSS Multi-purpose hall, Kohima.

Speaking on the occasion as the special guest, de puty commissioner, Kohima Anoop Khinchi called upon the parents to bring their children to avail the facilities that would help them to lead a normal life.

Stating that there were lots of options and avenues

available for any child that needed care such as physiotherapy which can held them lead a normal life, Khinchi urged the parents to take the initiative and bring their children forward to avail such options.

He also reminded that special educators in the school will take care of their education while occupational therapist would help them to lead a normal life.

DC was of the view that CWSNs should be made independent so that they could earn their livelihood with many NGOs who can train them as per their needs and requirements. Towards this, he asked the parents to identify their talent and then

train them to work in the field of their interest.

Making an observation that parents don’t allow their special children to socialize and mix with others, DC maintained that social participation would help them to learn and grow. Kohima DC also gave away the escort allowances to the children with special needs present in the programme.

Out of the total 134 registered children in Kohima, 70 of them turned up to receive allowance.

Parents or guardians are informed to come and collect the allowance at the district education office (DEO), Kohima near NBCC convention hall.

DIMAPUR, MAY 28 (NPN): Inaugural programme for the two-day national seminar under the theme, “Leadership, connectivity and combat: Exploring Subhash Chandra Bose’s link with Naga Hills and parts of North East India”, was held at auditorium hall, Pranabananda Women’s College (PWC), Dimapur, on May 28.

The seminar was organised by Pranabananda Women’s College, in collaboration with Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS), an autonomous institution under the ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The concept of the seminar was to transpose cultural boundaries for national cause, as Subash Chandra Bose’s mission in Inida was much heard and talked about, both in scholastic and academic realm.

Speaking at the programme as special guest, DC Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol in a short and brief note stated that he was very privileged to be attending the programme as Netaji’s (Subash Chandra Bose’s) last touch point before he went abroad was Phek districk, where he

LPU, Kohima Chapter 2nd alumni reunion

DIMAPUR: The 2nd alumni reunion 2019, Kohima Chapter of Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara, Punjab was held on May 18, at the monolith site of NSF 26th general conference, Khonoma under the theme “Your words and actions performed today are your flashlight for tomorrow.”

A press release from Mao Baptist Church Dimapur (MBCD), Kuda, youth ministry organised a mass social alumni association, presiwork at state stadium in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) under dent, Neikemhiezo Rupreo, the theme, “we care to make a difference” on May 24. (MBCD, Kuda youth ministry stated that motivational message was shared by Pele information secretary, Chuthuzhuni Chache) George Chakre, assistant professor, Department of Tie-Ups and Counselling, LPU. He encouraged the alumni to stay connected after getting education from LPU. Assuring that alumni reunion of Dimapur Chapter will be held soon, he added that in the coming years, alumni reunion will be organised in one venue. He also appreciated

Neikemhiezo Rupreo for organising the programme.

Guest of honour, Chilpaufe Design Consultancy director Neikemhiezo Rupreo, stressed on the importance of the reunion and encouraged the alumni to uplift their profession and personality as entrepreneur or government employee.

Alumni Renchamo Murry gave brief highlight on VR (Virtual Reality). A total of 14 alumni attended the reunion, chaired by Ar. Rokovito Kotsu managing director, Chilpaufe Design Consultancy.

The reunion invocation was said by Vikerheno Kera, home baker and proprietor Residential Hostel for students AG Colony, Kohima and benediction

by Avisa John Chase, PT, Govt High School Chiechama, aerobics instructor and lecturer for physical education.

Screening camp conducted in Zbto DIMAPUR: Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) team under CMO office, Zunheboto visited Aghunato, Satami, Aquba Old-New, Lukhuyi, Lizutomi, Aghuyili, Aghilito villages to screen the children from May 15 to 20.

A press release from CMO office Zunheboto, district media officer, Shekho Sophie stated that, RBSK team screened 833 children for 4Ds, namely defect at birth, Minister for PWD (R & B), Tongpang Ozukum inaugurated the newly enhanced deficiencies, developmental delay. RBSK team was led construction of the Sungkomen Community Hall which was dedicated by pastor, by Dr. Shikatoli Achumi, Dr. Liza Aye, Kakiye Swu, SHP co-ordinator and Akali Chishi, ANM. Sungkomen Baptist Churcrh, Rev. O Yashi Jamir on May 28. (NP)

CIH, Nagaland conducts awareness programme

Farmers and CIH officials at the awareness programme.

DIMAPUR: Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland conducted farmers’ awareness programme for horticulture development in 7 villages under three districts of Nagaland.

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was to identify areas for training the farmers on cultivation practices, post harvest management and marketing of horticulture crops specific to the region.

The awareness programmes were organized in Dimapur district (Socünoma, Bungsang and Piphe-

ma ‘A’ village) on April 25, 26 and 30, Peren district (Mhainamisi and Punglwa village) on May 14 and 15 and Kohima district (Meriema and Pfuchama village) on May 16 and 17. Altogether, 132 farmers participated in the awareness programme from all the districts.

(Inset) DC Dimapur. Resource person along with principal, PWC. (NP)

(DC) hails from.

He further encouraged the gathering to remain as student for life time and posses curiosity to learn new things in life.

He opined that when one loses curiosity to learn new things, the person will become redundant and laid back.

Resource person for the seminar included chairman, Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Memorial Society, Nagaland, Dr. Vekho Swuro and HoD Englsih Department, Assam University, Diphu campus, Dr. Anup Kumar

Dey. Former member of ICHR and a noted historian, Dr. Purabi Roy delivered the key note address and projected a powerpoint of Netaji’s career as a national freedom fighter.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by co-ordinator, seminar committee, Krishna Bhattacharjee, while felicitation of dignitaries and introductory note was delivered by joint secretary, PWC, Swami Chinmayanandajee Maharaj.

A special song was

presented by a 5th semester student, Keyicudaule and a cultural dance by the Konyak Students of PWC. The two-day national seminar will cover topics such as; understanding a national leader, a study on Netaji through corners of North East India; war strategies and Naga hills; account of Netaji’s relation with A Z Phizo; Netaji’s visit ot Naga Hills, a fact or myth; Netaji’s connection to Chesezu, Phek Town; cultural studies and Netaji’s connection with North east India etc.

Seminar on peace in Nagaland

DIMAPUR: Seminar on the role of educational Institutions in promoting sustainable peace in Nagaland was organized on May 21at Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) building.

A press release by Peace Channel district coordinator, Kohima stated that the main objective of the seminar were – to impute the significance of peace education with reference to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 16; peace, justice and strong institutions, to explore how to make educational institutions a place of peace, to equip the value, skills and attitudes needed for peace promotion, and to integrate peace education into school curriculum.

Trainer for the seminar, assistant researcher of SCERT, Rosline Richa, trained the participants on the significance of the role of education and its outreach programmes. She also stressed on the key strategies for achieving the SDGs Goal4 and Goal 16.

Richa elucidated that peace, stability, human rights and effective governance was based on the r ule of law which was important conduits for sustainable development.

In her concluding note, she obliged the participants on the need of paradigm shift in the educational curricula and updating the pedagogy and educational resources in order to address the 21st century challenges.

She also emphasized on the four pillars of education i.e., learning to know, lear ning to do, learning to be, and learn-

ing to live together as key drivers of sustainable education or education for sustainable development.

The seminar commenced with a prayer by teacher animator of Sacred Heart High School Kuzama, Rokovino and welcome address by district coordinator, Peace Channel, Alino S Chishi.

DEO Dimapur Block level sensitization informs and training at Phek Dimapur: District education officer (DEO) Dimapur has informed that the district level community mobilization and training for Dimapur district is scheduled to be held on May 30 and 31, wherein registration of participants will start at 9:30 am and programme at 10 am respectively.

Four SMC/SMDC members from all government schools under Dimapur district, which includes chairman, member secretary (head of institute), one teacher, one member of women representative or Anganwadi worker will be trained.

The scheduled training will be held at Niuland & Dhansaripar UBRC/ EBRC at Kuda youth hall, Nagarjan on May 30; Urban, Kushiabill & Medziphema at town hall, Dimapur on May 31.

DC Phek Sachin Jaiswal addressing at the programme on May 28 at Phek. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: District Mission Authority (SSA) organized a block level sensitization on community mobilization & training at EBRC hall with the deputy commissioner, Phek Sachin Jaiswal as guest speaker on May 28.

According to DIPR report, DC highlighted on the right to education and called upon the community leaders to use funds judiciously. He also asked the community leaders to check or verify whatever was necessary.

The function was

chaired by Kuveduyi EBRC co-ordinator Phek, keynote address by Christine Longchari co-ordinator, SMA Nagaland and Imtimeren, asst co-orinator, SMA Nagaland. Others who spoke in the technical session were Shevozo Nienu JEO, DEO Phek (ADC, SSA), Samuel, project assistant, SSA, Nuvesayi, district co-ordinator, RMSA, Niekhozolu, JEO, SDEO, Phek, Wepezo, assistant programmer, SSA on UDISE & SDMIS and Lhiwulo Rhakho, accountant SSA. K Y M C

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NSCN (I-M) camp busted in Manipur

Cache of arms recovered by security forces.

DIMAPUR, MAY 28: An undesignated camp of NSCN (I-M), was busted on May 25 at Todaijang village

by Security Forces.

A press release by PRO (Defence) Col C Konwer stated that after reports of NSCN (I-M) cadres camping in Todaijang and carrying out illegal extortion from the villagers, security forces launched a well coordinated operation on the night of May 24 . It further stated that “on seeing the troops advancing toward their camp, the cadres fled leaving behind a huge cache

of arms, ammunition, tentages, uniform and other war like stores in the said camp" as informed by a security force personnel.

The release by Col C Konwer stated that the “NSCN (I-M) is not serious about the Ceasefire Agreement as it continues to target innocent villagers/ civilians and is trying to extend its reach outside the 'Taken Note of Camps' in Manipur.”

The release further stated that “all residents of Todaijang and nearby villages conveyed their

Prohibition returns to Mizoram A I Z AW L , M A Y 2 8 (AGENCIES): Mizoram has once again become a “completely dry state” following a new liquor policy that prohibits the sale and consumption of alcohol in the state, reports Northeast Now news..

“The Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Bill, 2019 was passed unanimously in the state Assembly on March 20. The Bill, that received governor Jagdish Mukhi’s assent before the parliamentary polls, replaced the four-year-old Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition and Control) Act, 2014,” excise and narcotics minister K Beichhua told reporters on Tuesday.

He said the laws in the new Bill could not be implemented immediately after Mukhi’s assent as the model code of conduct (MCC) in force for the Lok Sabha polls and Assembly by-elections.

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“The Election Commission on Sunday afternoon lifted the MCC. The Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Bill, 2019 was notified on Tuesday,” Beichhua said.

He said that the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) was committed to fulfilling its pre-poll promise made to the people before the Assembly polls.

“We are happy that the MNF government fulfilled one of its major pre-poll commitments,” Beichhua said.

He said that the state government would lose revenue to the tune of Rs 60 to Rs 70 crore annually following the decision.

The Minister said that the MNF government had decided to ban production, import, sale and consumption of liquor for the common people, except defence personnel and those with medical needs.

gratitude and appreciation to security forces in controlling this menace of NSCN(I-M), wherein they can now lead a fearless life and will be able to spend their hard earned money on themselves rather than paying to some militant outfit, “ adding that “villagers also informed that NSCN (I-M) is trying to falsely blame Security Forces for destruction of huts and troubling locals in the village and that one of the village head appealed to everyone to not fall prey to the propaganda

by NSCN (I-M) and provide full support to Security Forces.”

The security forces are working “closely in synergy with police, intelligence agencies, civil administration and the local populace to identify such incidents and immediate action is being taken to identify and dismantle such undesignated NSCN (I-M) camps in Manipur to stop atrocities/ illegal activities of these cadres, ”the release added.

Sangay Lepcha sworn in as Protem Speaker Gangtok, May 28 (PTI): Sanjay Lepcha, who has been elected as an MLA for the first time, was sworn in as the Pro-tem Speaker of the 10th Sikkim Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

He was administered oath by Governor Ganga Prasad at the Raj Bhawan here, the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department said in a release.

Chief Minister P S Golay, other ministers and senior officials were present on the occasion.

The Pro-tem Speaker will administer oath to the newly elected legislators of the state Assembly as and when the House is convened.

Lepcha has been elected from Yukson-Tashiding Assembly constituency in West Sikkim.

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Kamakhya Tasa, Biren Baishya Bomb scare near Tura MP Agatha’s house file nominations for RS polls

AGP senior leader BP Baishya files nomination papers.

(Courtesy- Time 8)

GUWAHATI, MAY 28 (AGENCIES): Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kamakhya Prasad Tasa and Asom Gana Parishad’s Birendra Prasad Baishya filed their nominations for the ensuing Rajya Sabha elections slated for June 7 next in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Both Tasa and Baishya were named as the candidates for the two posts that will fall vacant as the tenure of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Santius Kujur will expire on June 14 this year.

Earlier on Monday, BJP’s central election committee secretary J P Nadda in a statement said that the party has decided the name of Tasa for one of the two Rajya Sabha seats.

Tasa who belongs to the Tea tribe community won the 2014 Lok Sabha polls from prestigious Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency

in Assam overthrowing a strong Congress legacy.

AGP veteran Birendra Prasad Baishya has been named earlier as the consensus candidate for the second Rajya Sabha seat of the ruling alliance partners.

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, state finance minister and convenor of North Eastern Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Himanta Biswa Sarma, state BJP president Ranjit Dass and AGP president Atul Bora among others were present when the duo filed their nomination at the State Secretariat at Dispur on Tuesday.

Both Tasa and Baishya submitted their nomination papers to returning officer A N Deka.

It is very likely that both the candidates will be declared winners after the 3 pm on May 31, the last date for filing of nomination.

TURA, MAY 28 (AGENCIES): There was an episode of bomb scare near former union minister and newly elected NPP MP Agatha K. Sangma’s house in Walbakgre area in Tura, reports Northeast Now news.

Raghavendra Kumar, the superintendent of police of West Garo hills district told Northeast Now that there was a report of explosive like substance detected in front of Agatha K. Sangma’s house on Tuesday afternoon. However, neither Agatha Sangma, nor her brother, Conrad K. Sangma, who is the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, were not present in the house at that

Explosive like substance found near Agatha Sangma’s house in Tura. (Courtesy- Northeast Now)

moment. Only their mother was there. Kumar said, the police team searched the area and found some more similar fire crackers. “Most probably, the crackers were brought during the vijay rally, and did not burst them,” the police official said.

After Agatha K. Sang-

ma registered her electoral victory over former Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on May 23, NPP supporters had taken out a victory rally, and had ignited fire-crackers around Tura.

“Everything is under control, and there is nothing to worry,” Kumar said.

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Former student leader held in grenade blast case

blast, hurled the grenade on May 15 in front of the Guwahati Central shopping mall.

Police earlier also arrested Jahnabi Saikia, a little known TV actor and her associate, pro-talk ULFA leader Pranamoy Rajguru besides three others—Chinmoy Laskar, Indra Mohan Bora and Amit Ballav Goswami.

Both Jahnabi and Pranamoy were arrested from a rented house in city’s Panjabari area while former ULFA rebel Amit was held from Golaghat.

Chinmoy and Indra were apprehended from Guwahati and Nagaon respectively.

According to police, Chinmoy, a resident of city’s Christianbasti area, joined ULFA (I) few months back and Indra worked as linkman of the outfit.

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Mnp observes 21st Meira Paibi Day to honour its brave women

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IMPHAL, May 28: Brave Manipuri women of yesteryears who fought against atrocities meted out by security forces under Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act 1958 were remembered on 21st Meira Paibi Day observed on Tuesday.

The main function was held at Khurai in Imphal East district where a memorial of the Meira Paibis (women torch bearers) is erected under the aegis of Meira Paibi Numit Observation Committee.

Addressing the occasion, retired professor Kshetri Bimola Devi of Manipur University recalled how the Meira Paibi movement came to existence in the state.

She said that what originally started as a movement against atrocities committed by security forces with impunity under AFSPA and to check rampant alcohol consumption, the movement has now covered almost all

issues facing the society.

The retired political science professor maintained that the present movement of Manipuri popularly known as Meira Paibi movement was a multi-faceted movement dealing with several issues.

Meira Paibi organisations have important roles to play in curbing crimes against women and children, including human trafficking, she said and stressed the need for coordination with law enforcement agency in dealing with the issues. Bimola further underscored the need of unity in the society and elaborated on the present problems faced by Manipuri women, seeking oneness to stand together in safeguarding the society.

Underlining the bravery and strong will of Manipuri women, Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Aunba, Manipur president Longjam Memchoubi, said stated that the courage and fearlessness of Manipuri women

and demands, once raised by the women of Manipur in the past, were still followed by the present women of Manipur, she added.

AMUCO (All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation) president, Ph Deban stressed on the need for building a mass movement against drug abuse and trafficking, while observing rapid rise in the number of drug users in the state.

He said, like they fought against atrocities meted out by the security forces, women of the state must take an active role in combating menaces of trafficking and abuse of drugs.

He also claimed that youths killed by drug were much more than those killed by guns, adding that the time has come for women to lead a war on drug abuse and drug trafficking. He also asserted that unless women are involved in checking abuse and trafficking of drugs, the Manipuri society will be devastated.

GUWAHATI, MAY 28 (AGENCIES): Police on Tuesday arrested a former president of Gauhati University students’ union in connection with the grenade blast in Guwahati.

Police officials said Gauhati University Post Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU) former president Sanjib Talukdar was arrested on Tuesday night from his home at Baihata Chariali on outskirts of Guwahati for his alleged involvement in the grenade blast on RG Baruah road in the city.

The ULFA (I) militants triggered the grenade blast on May 15 in front of the Guwahati Central shopping mall on busy RG Baruah Road injuring 12 persons.

Police claimed arrested students’ leader Sanjib was in constant touch with

ULFA (I) commander-inchief Paresh Baruah on phone prior to the blast.

“Before the incident, on the directives of the ULFA (I) chief Baruah, the former student leader took Bijoy Asom and Papu Koch on a tour to the city,” said a police official.

Police earlier had said that Bijoy Asom, who was arrested from Doomdooma in Tinsukia district on May 21 in connection with the

Assam MLA gifts one ‘bigha’ land to boxer Jamuna Boro

Bangladesh praises India’s Students protest disturbs traffic in Imphal efforts in curbing drug smuggling

go way back in the time before Manipur became a part of India.

The enforcement of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in 1958 which gives extra powers to security forces led to widespread violation of fundamental rights of the citizens of the state, she added.

The excessive use of powers against the citizens of Manipur, especially the women, enraged the people as they could no longer

remain mere spectators and the women, without seeking the help of others, came out and used their courage to stand against the unfair and excessive actions of the security forces, she asserted.

Memchoubi stated, the Meira Paibis or the women stood their ground against the numerous alleged rape, arrest and extrajudicial killings of women and men and pressured the government repeatedly to repeal the heinous act. The movement

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Indo-Bangladesh joint meeting. (Northeast Now) AGARTALA, MAY 28 (AGENCIES): Indian and Bangladeshi officials during the Cluster 4 meeting of district magistrates and deputy commissioners level at the state guest house in Tripura capital Agartala on Monday discussed on prevention of cross border crime, terrorism, drug & narcotics, smuggling, infiltration, human trafficking, border fence and construction of border haats, reports Northeast Now news.

Bangladeshi delegation, comprising district magistrates of Moulvibazar, Rangamati and Khagrachari, met their counterparts of Tripura’s Unakoti, North and Dhalai districts in presence of official of border

guards and police from these districts and jointly resolved to curb these problems.

While Md Tofael Islam, deputy commissioner of Moulvibazar led the Bangladesh delegation, the Indian team was headed by North Tripura district magistrate C K Jamatia.

Bangladesh team appreciated the role of India, especially Tripura, in reducing the flow of ganja, contraband and drugs but expressed concern over increasing smuggling of Myanmar made Yuba tablets through Indian territory.

Islam said, “Flow of drugs from India is reducing at present but we are very much worried about the entering of Myanmar contraband

into our territory. On regular basis Bangladesh Border Guards (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police provide us reports on narcotics haul.”

Meantime, Lieutenant Colonel Mohiuddin, Commanding Officer BGB 7th Battalion said even though drug flow along Indo-Bangla border had slowed down, the problem would persist unless joint action was taken against the kingpins operating drug cartels.

The BGB official said, “There are drug kingpins in both Bangladesh and India and they need to be curbed by the internal security agencies because the border guards on both sides are always on high alert. The border is porous and every inch of the border cannot be guarded by men so, action should be taken against the kingpins.”

The India team leader Jamatia viewed that such discussions are of great help in further improving the relation between the two nations as it also help to grow personal rapport among the ground level official.

Students of CC Higher Secondary School Imphal staging protest in front of their school on Tuesday. (NP) During the protest, the students shouted various like; “Don’t terrify the teachers,” “We want justice” “We want justice for our teacher,” “Make education a disturbance free zone,” etc.

Placards with similar slogans were also displayed at the protest site.

Talking to media, leaders of the students warned that if government fails to address their demands, they will be compelled to launch

intense agitation.

By not providing any assistant to the teacher, the state government showed their indifference towards the teachers and students, they alleged, adding that

such indifferent attitude of the government showed that teachers and students were always sideline even though government talked about quality education in the state.

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IMPHAL, MAY 28: Students of CC Higher Secondary School, Imphal staged a sit-in-protest by blocking half of the busy main road in front of their school on Monday, demanding justice for their teacher Konsam Santosh Singh, who was injured by the impact of a bomb blast in Imphal on April 22 last.

The students alleged government’s indifference in the delivery of justice to the teacher who was teaching physic in the school.

They lamented that the state government had not extended any kind of help to the teacher who was treated at a hospital in Imphal after he injured in the blast.

Besides, they pointed out that the state government failed to arrest the culprit(s) behind the blast on that fateful day even as they had reminded the state government by submitting memorandums.

While demanding arrest of the culprit(s) of the blast, the students also demanded that government must provide the possible assistances to the teacher.

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DHEKIAJULI, MAY 28 (AGENCIES): Assam boxer Jamuna Boro who brought laurels to the state by bagging a gold medal at the second India Open Boxing Tournament was felicitated by BJP MLA of Dhekiajuli Ashok Singhal at Vidhayak Seva Kendra in Dhekiajuli on Monday, reports Northeast Now news..

Singhal said that the boxer made the town along with her home State proud with her remarkable achievement at the international boxing tournament held in Guwahati.

The BJP MLA also gifted one bigha of land to Jamuna for her recent boxing feat.

Singhal on his official Twitter handle stated: ‘It was a privilege to meet our own national #boxing champion Jamuna Boro at Vidhayak Seva Kendra #Dhekiajuli. You have made Assam proud.

We are confident that you will continue to bring more medals for Assam and India. Wish you all the best.’

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Women pay tribute to statues of Meira Paibi Imas leader of women torch bearers on 21st Meira Paibi Day observed on Tuesday.

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Oil tanker seized by Manipur police at Mao gate with Heroin packets. (NP) Correspodent escorts provided by CRPF around 11 pm on Monday. A IMPHAL, May 28: Ma- check was conducted on oil nipur police recovered four tankers proceeding towards kgs of heroin from an oil Dimapur based on specific tanker (MN-01 8221) origi- information received by the nating from Imphal and police at Mao gate in Senaheading toward Dimapur on pati district.

The police picked out NH-2 on Monday night.

The driver identified the oil tanker after the driver as Kumar Subedi (39) from and his two helpers disclosed Kanglatongbi town and that they joined the convoy his two helpers have been midway from Kanglatongbi arrested, an official source of Kangpokpi district.

Further verification said on Tuesday. The contraband Heroin were sealed in from the police revealed that four packets of one-kg each the driver possessed a fake and were found during a token (no. 67). Oil tankers thorough checking to the plying on NH-2 with secuvehicle. The source said that rity escorts were provided the contraband item was re- token by the Indian Oil covered when the oil tanker Corporation and the tanker moving towards Dimapur in question was not found in along with other IOCL the list of the oil tankers that tankers along with security were given tokens.

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Vol. XXIX NO. 171 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019

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arendra Modi cannot be denied the glory that he achieved after he ran riot across the country to hand the BJP its biggest ever tally of 303 in the 2019 election up from 282 in 2014 despite the perception that the party had lost its popularity. Modi tirelessly campaigned by leaving no stone unturned during the recently concluded election for 17thLokSabha. Rally after rally after rally, Modi went on, energised after every rally.

The recent Lok Sabha election again confirmed that when it comes to planning and strategizing, the Modi-Shah duo are the best in the business.

The Congress on the other hand, and especially Rahul, were fixed on winning but did not have the foot soldiers on the ground to translate the fight into victory but heavily relied on the ‘perception’ that people wanted change. There are as many factors that made Modi successful in campaigning across India as the BJP outfoxed, outgunned and outbid the opposition particularly the Congress.

The BJP crafted a campaign which projected Modi’s personal popularity among the majority Hindu voters and which turned the contest into a presidential-type of election. Rahul Gandhi led the opposition charge but most opposition parties rejected him as the common candidate for prime minister. Rahul Gandhi not only lacked administrative inexperience and oratorical skills but was at sea about the nuances of hard politics. In comparison, Modi a seasoned administrator, orator and a hard boiled politician had a virtual free-run. The contrast between the two was very sharp and like between night and day.It has been commented in this column in the run up to the election, that Rahul lacked traits that which are a ‘must’ for anyone who wanted revive a half-comatosed Congress . Unlike Modi who operated with his able right hand man and party president Amit Shah in the strategizing the 2.0 plan right since 2015, Rahul simply charged headlong against Modi with his overused and overhyped ‘chowkidar chor hai’ slogan and which also got him intro trouble with the Supreme Court. Congress utilised Priyanka Vadra as the other star campaigner but she was confined to eastern UP. For the BJP, the ground was done by Shah while Modi gave the finishing touch. The Congress could not match the team work and strategy of the BJP but relied on its perceived notion that it would win between 150 to 180. However, the results showed it was way off the mark and managed a marginal increase in the number of seats it won in 2014 at 44 to 52 in 2019. The entire opposition undid themselves by fighting each other in several states where a pre-poll alliance could have certainly worked in their favour. Against a fractured opposition, Modi and Shah did not water down the BJP agenda of polarising voters. In fact, results proved that polarisation worked in the BJP’s favour. The other was the disfranchising of over two lakh voters from the Dalit and Muslim communities. Congress fought the election on the basis of the appeal of the Nehru-Gandhi family in rousing public against Modi. They picked on Modi instead of raising crucial issues of demonetisation, GST, job losses, slowdown in the economy and agrarian crisis.

This made the entire election about Modi and the people gave their verdict.

DailyDevotion Unquestioned Revelation In that day you will ask Me nothing. —John 16:23 When is “that day”? It is when the ascended Lord makes you one with the Father. “In that day” you will be one with the Father just as Jesus is, and He said, “In that day you will ask Me nothing.” Until the resurrection life of Jesus is fully exhibited in you, you have questions about many things. Then after a while you find that all your questions are gone— you don’t seem to have any left to ask. You have come to the point of total reliance on the resurrection life of Jesus, which brings you into complete oneness with the purpose of God. Are you living that life now? If not, why aren’t you?

“In that day” there may be any number of things still hidden to your understanding, but they will not come between your heart and God. “In that day you will ask Me nothing”— you will not need to ask, because you will be certain that God will reveal things in accordance with His will. The faith and peace of John 14:1 has become the real attitude of your heart, and there are no more questions to be asked.

If anything is a mystery to you and is coming between you and God, never look for the explanation in your mind, but look for it in your spirit, your true inner nature— that is where the problem is. Once your inner spiritual nature is willing to submit to the life of Jesus, your understanding will be perfectly clear, and you will come to the place where there is no distance between the Father and you, His child, because the Lord has made you one. “In that day you will ask Me nothing.”

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All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. ~ Winston Churchill

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Democracy triumphs

he parliamentar y election in the world’s largest democracy was watched by all countries, big and small, for reasons that are not far to seek: the likely impact on India’s rising profile at the global level, the manner in which an extraordinary amount of dirt was kicked up by the opposition - itself divided by caste, creed and region - against the Modi government making the outsiders wonder about the levels to which the public discourse could dip here and the unparalleled scale of management of the polls in a country of India’s size that was once again tested for the Central Election Commission’s competence and firmness.

The results denote, first and foremost, a triumph of democracy which would get India a deeper respect from the democratic world and give an enhanced sense of assurance to the international community at large that the voice of peace and development would be strengthened. India has produced in Narendra Modi a leader of phenomenal acceptability, something that happens once in generations. Internally an analysis of the outcome brings out three marked readings - all adding to the democratic credentials of India as also the robustness of the average Indian voter in making his or her choice at the hustings.

First, people have recognised performance and image as the real traits of leadership in public life - the ‘herd mentality’ that voters in India often showed in the past was giving way to individual’s autonomy in evaluating a party and its leadership. On the whole, the youth are primarily responsible for this welcome shift. They are better informed - not merely because of the social media outreach that they are savvy with - and are upfront in calling a spade a spade and rising above what had ailed this country for long by way of identity politics.

The two reasons that had brought Narendra Modi to the fore in 2014 - personal integrity that stood out against the backdrop of permissiveness of corruption and the promise of handling governance with an iron grip - remained valid and at the end of the five-year tenure he stood

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tall as the frontline leader of the nation and a symbol of India’s proactive voice in the world. The crassness with which he was denounced as a ‘thief ’ by those who had no strength of public image for themselves, did not hold Prime Minister Modi from using the long electioneering spell to reach out to the people in far corners of India and tell them in easy language about all the ideas of public good that he was pursuing. There was evidently an undercurrent of disapproval of the abusive tirade against Modi, among the new generation voters.

Narendra Modi not only boosted the cause of BJP. He became the best symbol of BJP for the common voter of India.

In a democracy a party is as good as its leader and if Modi took his party to new heights, what is the logic of the opponents in putting him down for running a ‘Presidential’ form of campaign? The General Election was conducted within the Constitutional framework of the parliamentary system. It is not Modi’s fault that no other party could produce a leader at the national level who could match him in terms of image and performance.

It is significant that at the state level, leaders of merit were recognised too by the voters across the party spectrum - Nitish Kumar in Bihar, Navin Patnaik in Odisha, Devendra Phadnavis in Maharashtra and of course Capt. Amrinder Singh in Punjab. The emergence of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh and M.K. Stalin in Tamil Nadu, who represented important political lineage but had no baggage yet, again showed that people expected them to measure up to their expectations in the future and would like to test them out. The upshot of all of this is that an unbiased evaluation of leaders operating at the national or state level politics by the public is becoming the overriding determinant of the voting pattern. This is an extremely positive development.

The second take from this election is a reaffirmation of what happened first in 2014 - the voters breaking out of the shackles of caste and regional loyalties to support a leader and a

party that they believed were better for the country.

With the shrinking of the Congress as an all-India party, the regional parties, most of them rooted in caste, presumed they had become more important and developed ambitions of anchoring the alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The alliance of Samajwadi Party (SP), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in Uttar Pradesh went ahead of itself in projecting its leader as a possible Prime Minister, oblivious of the pull of Narendra Modi on the ground and the organisational build-up that BJP President Amit Shah was able to achieve since 2014.

The biggest state of India clearly demonstrated that those outside of the hardcore loyalists of caste and regional outfits voted for the BJP and its leadership on the basis of performance and promise. The advantage of a Congress win in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh assemblies a few months ago seems to have been wiped out in the parliamentary poll because of the performance matrix - the people quickly returned to Modi’s BJP. In the process, dynasties were broken, many new young faces achieved success and well entrenched politicians faced ouster from their captive constituencies - again because of the new awareness that the Indian voters have developed in the age of knowledge that is upon us. That Indian democracy is breaking new ground is the good news that the General Election has brought this time.

And finally, the opposition led by the Congress committed a strategic faux pas by seeming to disassociate themselves from the people’s ingrained sentiment for national security by not only refusing to give credit to Prime Minister Modi for his decisiveness in ordering punitive action against Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack but going to the absurd extent of questioning the authenticity of the Balakot air strike itself. In India, people put their personal concerns including issues of economic scarcity aside to do their bit for the nation’s protection in a contingency and it is amazing

how the advisors of the Congress seemed to be so cut off from the masses on this vital matter.

What is worse, the opposition decried Modi’s stand on Pakistan that ‘terror and talks don’t go together’ as an avoidable ‘muscular’ policy towards a ‘neighbour’ but maintained complete silence on Pakistan’s mischief of sending in Mujahideen into the Valley to destabilise the state of J&K. They upheld the pro-Pak separatists who had made Kashmir a Muslim issue and thus knowingly or unwittingly put the Muslim minority and Pakistan on the same side of the fence.

The opposition early on raised the bogey of ‘minority feeling unsafe under the Modi regime’ and ‘secularism of India being in danger’ for political reasons. A democratic state has two main instruments of secularism to be brought into play - development and law enforcement for all alike. There is no indication that Modi government introduced any sectarian element in development or that it interfered with the autonomous duty of the state governments to enforce law equally for all. The opposition even shunned the use of the word nationalism and adopted a pro-Minority line in a manner that produced a silent Hindu backlash. The victory of Sadhvi Pragya from Bhopal and the extraordinary success of BJP in West Bengal amply illustrate this. It should not be forgotten that a parliamentary election somewhere builds the consciousness of national identity amongst the people.

In the 2019 general election, the BJP has touched the line of 300 on its own. The results are transformational and cannot be explained by the traditional poll arithmetic. There is a new understanding among the voters on what is good for them and for the country. They would expect Prime Minister Modi to complete the unfinished agenda of his first tenure - in the areas of punishing the corrupt, keeping the aspirations of the youth alive and building a strong nation that could deal with the threats, external or internal.

(IANS) D.C. Pathak

Irony of Naga nationalism: An observation

(From previous issue) And the question of whose picture would be in the Naga currency keeps me confused because I honestly have not come across one soul who replicates what Mahatma Gandhi had shown in India’s struggle for independence from the British rule. Maybe I am being too narrow in my understanding of what a true freedom fighter is. But I have always admired Mahatma Gandhi for his non- violent freedom movements like non-cooperation, civil disobedience, and the Dandi March, etc. And because I have seen and heard enough of bloodshed in the name of Naga Nation, I can’t help but romanticize about having/starting a non-violent movement like Mahatma Gandhi. Not necessarily because I want a separate Naga Nation per se, but enough of lives have been lost and families ruined for the cause that will probably never come to pass.

It is even more upsetting because the fight is no longer only with the Indian Government, but it is also among the innumerable groups within the Naga Nationalist movements.

If Nagas truly want to be separated from India and does not want anything of India (which we reverently claim), why can’t we stop getting all the benefits from the Indian Government instead? Why is it taking so long for the pro– Naga Nationalists to start something like Mahatma Gandhi’s Civil Disobedience Movement? Gandhi’s Movements was a milestone in the history of the Indian Nationalism. So far we have not seen anything from the Naga Nationalist Movement besides splitting away from every split factions and then further splitting from the already split factions, which is really sad.

My understanding of Naga nation is complete “Naga-ness,” by which I mean everything, literally everything of the Naga Nation. No speck of anything Indian, produce or products should be associated with the Naga-ness. Don’t we take pride in calling ourselves head-hunters, who lived as an individual noble republic? Then why

can’t we do away with anything Indians? Like literally anything. It is not going to be easy, I understand, but somewhere it has to start. I presume there are Naga Nationalist leaders and others who also draw the same kind of inspirations like I do and maybe hoping to start something like Mahatma Gandhi’s movement, but are holding back for fear of not having enough support from the Naga public because who wants to give up all the comfort and luxury that we are enjoying. I hope this is just my narrow presumptions. But to be blatantly truthful, I am very confident to say that I am correct in my estimation that most Nagas secretly would not want to give up the perks of being Indian citizens, and of course the benefits of being the schedule tribe of the country.

This is just one tip of the iceberg; one of the greater ironies of the Naga Nationalist Movement is that the so-called Naga Nationalists or Patriots are the ones encouraging their own children to get Indian Jobs—to be more specific: crack the civil service exams, get a state and central government jobs, get central and state government contracts, join the state police, etc. In fact, they are spending all their earnings (of course, in the name of Naga Nation) to send their children for all sorts of coaching available to enable them to become Indian Public servants.

Isn’t that ironic? And we happily chant here, “we are Nagas,” “our history is unique,” and “we were never conquered by any intruders,” so on and so forth. While on the other hand, you are preparing your children to serve the Indian Government from whom you are demanding independent?

I am not blaming anyone here nor judging because I know for a fact that everyone has their own justification (We all have done our PhDs in doing that) as to why and what they are doing. But I truly hope that a day will come very soon when the Nagas will be enlightened from this pseudo-Nationalist movement.

(Concluded) Pakinzinliu Chawang Salikyu

Incremental reforms a must do for the next government

s the new government takes office, it is time to reflect on some of the most critical areas that need attention to boost the investment and business climate in India.

While structural reforms around land acquisition and labour laws remain on the top of the agenda, the new government would do well to focus on implementing incremental policy changes and addressing gaps in the various sectors that would significantly boost the investment climate.

Incremental reforms refer to a slew of smaller steps that help facilitate investment into the critical areas of financial services, energy, transportation and real estate amongst others.

In an economy of the size, diversity and complexity of India, facilitating change through incremental steps has a significant role to play. Smaller steps will allow the government to gauge the effect of policy changes through a feedback mechanism, which in turn will assist the government in improving and altering the policy, when required,

in the right direction.

Changes and tweaks to policy in India will have a significant multiplier effect in an economy of the size of India. True that comprehensive structural reforms have the advantage of being “big bang” events, but incremental policy changes can be game changers once their effect is viewed over an extended period. It is vital that incremental is not confused with “small”.

The government must continue on the path of improvement for strategies that have yielded positive results over the last few years, like the transparent auction mechanism for renewable energy, newly introduced Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) mechanism for fundraising, and auctions to monetise infrastructure assets. These innovative and successful policy changes must continue, and more importantly, the learnings from these must be applied to other sectors.

For instance, can the government bring further clarity around auction rules, revenue sharing, and asset sales to help India boost energy exploration

in India, especially in the light of India’s increasing dependence on Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) imports? Could the first Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) highway auction conducted by the NHAI lay a template to boost infrastructure fundraising in other sectors for the government? These are questions worth pondering over by the government.

The gover nment needs to evaluate reasons that might be currently hindering the investment process. A slowdown in the investment process is not necessarily a problem if done for the right reasons.

But, for instance, in sectors where a slowdown has been seen such as a series of auctions in renewable energy that did not find takers and the liquidity crisis that the NBFC sector is facing, there needs to be a reassessment of existing policy. But the aim must not be to just tide over the current issues but to create mechanisms that improve the system to reduce and eventually avoid the problem going forward.

In some cases, such as renewable energy, allowing

market-pricing arrangements might be the solution, while in others such as lending markets, transparency might be the solution.

Necessarily, adjustments in existing policies to eliminate bottlenecks must be a government objective to attract and boost investments.

Then, it is essential that as policy changes are implemented, the government has its eye on the “rear-view mirror”, primarily, for an understanding of the impact of the policy change on the ecosystem and the related supply chains which are vital. Most policy changes, if not all, have winners and losers. It is crucial that the overall impact is positive, with the downside reduced significantly, and more importantly, a strategy addresses the stakeholders facing the downside.

Having an eye on the “rear-view mirror” also implies the need for the government to be mindful of the ripple effects that policy changes cause to ensure policy consistency.

For instance, whether it is access to credit for businesses and individuals or

rapid infrastructure creation, policy changes must try to remain as consistent with the overall objective as possible. If the government considers renewable energy development as a vital area that needs focus, then duties on solar module imports probably need a relook. Primarily, with limited resources, it is challenging to boost all areas. The government, thus, needs to push for policy changes that help boost areas with the maximum multiplier effect.

W h i l e l a r ge - s c a l e str uctural reforms can

transform economies, in an Indian context, incremental policy changes in the right direction have the potential to yield significant results. While speed is of the essence, speed must not be at the cost of precision.

Therefore, gradual but well thought-out policy moves are the need of the hour.

In the tortoise-hare story, India would do well to be the patient tortoise even as it dynamically transforms its economy.

(IANS) Taponeel Mukherjee, (taponeel.mukherjee@ development-tracks.com)

Reader’s Post Time to repair

Sir,

The speed breakers along the roads in Dimapur are slowly beginning to wear away rendering them useless to slow down speeding vehicles. Some of these breakers used to give out neon colours when vehicle headlights skimmed over them. It used to be a joy to traverse along these routes especially in those areas without street lights. It is time to repair these breakers.

Christopher Seb, Kacharigaon, Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019

Amid Cong crisis, leaders meet Rahul

NEW DELHI, MAY 28 (PTI): After being incommunicado for a day, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday held a series of meetings with party leaders including his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot amid his insistence on quitting and also rumblings of discontent in the northern state.

While Pilot met him earlier and Gehlot followed later, Priyanka was present during their meetings, sources said. Party general secretary K C Venugopal and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also held discussions at the residence of the Congress chief, who is adamant on having a non-Gandhi installed as the party head.

Gandhi had cancelled all meetings on Monday and had become incommunicado, even though he visited a local hotel in the evening, the sources said.

With senior party leaders trying to convince Rahul not to resign, Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member Pramod Tiwari after meeting the former said, “Instead of resigning, he should seek resignations of leaders at all levels and restructure the party. He also indicated that

Five cops arrested in woman assault case in Faridabad Gurugram, May 28 (IANS): Taking cognisance of a viral video showing a woman being brutally assaulted by some policemen in Faridabad, the Haryana Police suspended two head constables and terminated three SPOs from service on Tuesday. The incident occurred at the Adarsh Nagar police station under Ballabhgarh zone in Faridabad in September last year.

The accused head constables Baldev Singh and Rohit Kumar along with three Special Police Officers (SPOs) - Krishna Kumar, Harpal Singh and Dinesh Kumar - illegally held the woman captive and brutally assaulted her using belts.

“The police personnel allegedly picked up the woman from a park in Adarsh Nagar area while she was interacting with a youth. She was taken to the police station and beaten up with belts which appeared in the viral video. We have immediately taken action against the alleged personnel under the law,” said Rajesh Kumar, Ballabhgarh zone DCP.

Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot leaves the residence of party president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

the CWC resolution, which had turned down his offer of resignation and urged him to revamp and restructure the party at all levels, is all pervasive.

Leaders point out that the CWC being the highest decision-making body of the party has already put down in writing in its resolution in its meeting on May 25.

Faced with a colossal electoral defeat, the Congress has been riven by internal turmoil. As the party grapples with a severe existential crisis, its governments in both Karnataka and Rajasthan teeter on the brink with reports suggesting the BJP may try to wrest power in both states.

Rahul has asked senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Venugopal to rush to Bengaluru to set things right in the state which is faced with dissensions.

The Congress drew a blank in Rajasthan as the NDA won all 25 Lok Sabha seats. In Karnataka, where it formed a government with the JD(S) in May last year, the Congress managed to win only one Lok Sabha seat out of 28.

On Monday, Rahul cancelled all his appointments for the day and Gehlot could not meet him.

After Rahul gave Gehlot a tongue lashing for putting his son above the party at a CWC meeting on Satur-

day, two days after the Lok Sabha votes were counted, several Rajasthan ministers and MLAs are demanding that accountability be fixed and action taken for the Lok Sabha poll debacle.

According to some leaders who attended the Congress Working Committee meeting, Rahul did a lot of “plain-speaking” in his surgical analysis of the role of several party leaders while himself offering to quit as the party president.

Ticking-off Gehlot for camping in Jodhpur for his son Vaibhav’s election, Rahul said the chief minister spent days campaigning there and neglected the rest of the state.

SE adviser comes down heavily on ‘proxy’...

(From p-1) Sukhalu called upon the teachers to do their assigned responsibilities, while urging parents to not only support government schools and teachers, but also ensure that their children were studying.

Appealing to the parents to pay attention and show interest in their children’s education, he remarked, “Pay attention to your children’s education.

Don’t think that the responsibility lies only with the school for educating your children. A major responsibility lies with you as well.”

Earlier, delivering a short speech, Dimapur district education officer (DEO) R Amongla Jamir, stressed on the importance of community support for smooth functioning of government schools.

She said the government had upgraded 14 government middle schools to

government high schools in 2011-12, but added that due to “many problems” faced by the schools and also due to non-fulfilment of criteria of Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), some of these schools were downgraded.

The DEO regretted that community participation was almost nil in the schools that were downgraded, but added that the schools that were supported by the community ran smoothly.

She called upon the stakeholders to extend all possible help and support to government schools, even though she admitted that the government might not always be in a position to provide each and every need of the school. In such a situation, Amongla said the community should come forward and extend its valuable support so that the school could flourish.

Meanwhile, GHS Thi-

lixu was dedicated by Thilixu Baptist Church senior pastor Rev Dr Yehevi Zhimo and the monolith unveiled

by Sukhalu. The event was also attended by Vikheho Swu and Er Picto, both MLAs and residents of Thilixu village. The inaugural programme was chaired by GHS Thilixu headmistress Akaholi Chishi and welcome address delivered by SMC chairman Pucakhu Sema, who also submitted a memorandum to the school education adviser.

A special number was also presented on the occasion by GHS Thilixu students and short speech by GB Thilixu village head.

While a folk song was sung

by Sümi Totimi Hoho incharge Hukheli Achumi, vote of thanks was given

by Thilixu village council chairman, Nikhevi Yeptho and benediction by TVBC associate pastor Kehtoi Shikhu.

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LJP: Paswan to be its representative in Modi cabinet

Spurious liquor claims 12 lives in UP; political conspiracy angle to be probed

NEW DELHI, MAY 28 (IANS): Ram Vilas Paswan will be the Lok Janshakti Party’s representative in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers, his son and Parliamentary Party chief Chirag Paswan said here on Tuesday.

Addressing a press conference after the party’s Parliamentary Board meeting, Chirag Paswan said he himself was not inclined to become a minister as he wanted to focus on Bihar Assembly elections slated next year.

“We have passed a resolution that Ram Vilas Paswanji will represent our party in the Union Cabinet,” he said.

Ram Vilas Paswan was Food Minister in the previous government led

by Modi.

“It is a big responsibility to become a minister.

You need experience. I had turned down similar offer in 2014 too,” Chirag said.

He, however, evaded an answer when asked what if the LJP is given a second ministerial birth.

“We will see what to do when it happens,” he replied. LJP won six of the seven Lok Sabha seats it contested.

BARABANKI (UP), MAY 28 (PTI): At least 12 people died and around 40 others were taken ill after consuming spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district, officials said on Tuesday.

The incident prompted the Adityanath government to order a high-level probe to look into all angles, including the possibility of a political conspiracy.

Four members of a family are said to be among those who died in the incident that took place on Monday night. Heads rolled after the incident with authorities suspending 10 excise and two police officials.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for each of the deceased and ordered a high-level probe to look into all angles, including political conspiracy and submit a report within 48 hours, UP government spokesperson and cabinet minister Siddhart Nath Singh said.

Locals belonging to Raniganj and adjoining villages consumed liquor purchased from a shop in Ramnagar area on Monday night and were rushed to Ramnagar Community Health Centre (CHC) after they were taken ill early Tuesday morning,

police said.

At least 16 of those taken ill have been referred to the King George Medical University Hospital in Lucknow where they were undergoing dialysis while 5-6 others were being brought to Balrampur and Ram Manohar Lohia hospitals in Lucknow, Singh said.

He said directives have been issued to ensure all possible medical facilities to those undergoing treatment in hospitals. UP Excise Minister Jai Pratap Singh said the excise commissioner, joint and deputy commissioners have rushed to the spot and further information was awaited. District Excise Officer, Barabanki, Shiv Narayan Dube, Excise Inspector Ramtirath Maurya, three head constables and five constables of the excise department have been suspended with immediate ef-

Mamata to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony Ko lkata , M ay 2 8 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as prime minister on May 30 in New Delhi.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo told reporters at the state secretariat that the invitation for the ceremony arrived on Tuesday and she would be attending it as “constitutional courtesy”.

“I have spoken to a couple of other chief ministers and have decided to attend it. “There are certain ceremonial programmes under the Constitution. We try to attend such events when we get an invitation for the swearing-in programmes of the president and the prime minister,” she said.

Banerjee’s decision to attend the ceremony in

Mamata Banerjee (File)

New Delhi on Thursday, in which Modi will be swornin as the prime minister for the second consecutive term, comes after a heated verbal duel between the two leaders during the just-concluded Lok Sabha election.

Modi, who spearheaded the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) poll campaign in West Bengal, addressed

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fect, the excise minister said.

Police Circle Officer Pawan Gautam and Station House Officer Rajesh Kumar Singh have also been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty.

The chief minister has taken serious note of the incident and directed senior officials to take stern action against all those found guilty, a senior government official said.

The chief minister has set up a high-level committee comprising Commissioner and IG (Ayodhya) and Excise Commissioner to probe into the incident to fix responsibility and identify lax employees.

The committee will also look into any political conspiracy angle into the Barabanki incident as had been seen in some incidents of similar nature in the past, Singh said. After a major hooch tragedy in two adjoining districts in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh earlier this year that claimed around 100 lives, Adityanath had suggested the involvement of the Samajwadi Party in “such mischievous acts” and had warned of stern action against all those found involved in illicit liquor trade even if they were associated with any political party.

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several rallies taking a swipe at Banerjee by calling her “speedbreaker Didi”.

He also accused her of running a syndicate that indulged in extortion.

The TMC chief returned the barbs, calling Modi “expiry babu”, and charged him with failure on all fronts during the five years of his first term.

Reacting to Modi’s statement in an interview that she sent him kurta and sweets at least once a year, Banerjee said at election meetings that she would send the prime minister “roshogollas” made of mud and pebbles which would break his teeth.

Besides winning 303 Lok Sabha seats on his own (the NDA tally being 352), the BJP came up with a surprising poll show in West Bengal by bagging 18 of the state’s 42 seats, only four less than the TMC’s 22. The saffron party leapt from two seats in the state in 2014 to 18, while the TMC slided to 22 from 34.

Meanwhile, Banerjee made major changes in her cabinet on Tuesday in the aftermath of the poll results.

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sectors declined significantly in 2018-19.

Foreign direct investment in telecommunication dropped to USD 2.67 billion in 2018-19 from USD 6.21 billion in 2017-18, in construction development to USD 213 million (USD 540 million), in pharmaceuticals to USD 266 million (USD 1 billion) and in the power sector to USD 1.1 billion (USD 1.62 billion). Sectors that recorded a growth in FDI includes services (USD 9.15 billion), computer software and hardware (USD 6.41 billion), trading (USD 4.46 billion), and automobile (USD 2.62 billion). Further, Singapore has replaced Mauritius as the top source of foreign investment into India in the last fiscal, accounting for USD 16.22 billion inflows. India has received USD 8 billion FDI from Mauritius.

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FDI inflows record 1st decline in six years in FY19

New Delhi, May 28 (PTI): Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India declined for the first time in the last six years in 2018-19, falling by 1 per cent to USD 44.37 billion as overseas fund inflows subsided in telecom, pharma and other sectors, official data showed.

According to the latest data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), FDI in 2017-18 was a record USD 44.85 billion. Last time it was in 2012-13 when foreign inflows had registered a contraction of 36 per cent to USD 22.42 billion compared to USD 35.12 billion in 2011-12. Since 2012-13, the inflows had been continuously growing and reached a record high in 2017-18. According to the data, FDI inflows in telecommunication, construction development, pharmaceuticals and power

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T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.16 per cent to 97.77.

Meanwhile, government bonds rose, leading to 0.39 per cent drop in the yield to 7.14 per cent.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in the capital markets, putting in Rs 1,215.36 crore Monday, as per provisional data.

Continuing their record-setting spree for a third day in a row, domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty Tuesday hit fresh closing highs on sustained foreign fund inflows coupled with positive domestic cues.

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The rupee had settled at 69.51 against the US dollar Monday.

“Month end dollar demand from oil importers, weaker Asian currencies and probable foreign funds outflows by MSCI re-balancing dragged the rupee lower in Tuesday’s trade,” said V K Sharma, Head PCG & Capital Markets Strategy, HDFC Securities.

Going forward, the focus will be on RBI monetary policy outcome scheduled on June 6, on GDP data and manufacturing activity numbers scheduled on Friday this week.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.53 per cent to

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tainty in the near term and provide a cushion to Modi government 2.0 to “continue its economic reform efforts”.

The full-fledged Budget 2019 for fiscal year culminating in March 2020 (FY20) is likely to be presented by July. It will be interesting to see whether PM Modi accelerates economic reforms and focuses on fiscal consolidation after “moderate fiscal slippages in recent years”, Fitch Ratings said in its report.

Mumbai, May 28 (PTI): The rupee Tuesday declined by 18 paise to close at 69.69 against the US currency, weighed down by monthend dollar demand from importers and rising crude oil prices.

Forex traders said that weakened Asian currencies also added to the pressure on the domestic unit. However, gains in domestic equities supported the rupee and capped its losses to some extent, they added.

At the interbank foreign exchange (forex) market, the domestic currency opened lower at 69.68 per dollar and fell further to touch the day’s low of 69.74.

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now, the focus must shift to the economy and infrastructure building. International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has predicted that the Lok Sabha election result 2019 may bolster “reform prospects” of the NDA government at the Centre with fiscal policy most likely to be in focus.

According to Fitch Ratings, the unprecedented results in favour of BJP would help reduce policy uncer-

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New Delhi, May 28 (Agencies): Lok Sabha election results 2019 are out and the countdown for Budget 2019 India has begun! The outcome of general elections of the world’s largest democracy has ensured that Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi will have a single party majority in the 17th Lok Sabha.

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Fitch Ratings has listed out its expectations for Budget 2019 from the Modi government’s second term at the Centre.

Fitch Ratings has listed out its expectations for Budget 2019 from the Modi government’s second term at the Centre.

1. Fitch Ratings has said that it would expect the newly elected Modi government to continue with institutional reforms.

2. The Modi government should strengthen the legal and judicial systems as this would help consolidate and enhance the gains from goods and services tax implementation and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, according to Fitch Ratings.

3. Fitch Ratings has said the improved business sentiment in the country along with further reform implementation will only help increase productivity and enhance support growth. In its recent Global Economic Outlook in March, Fitch Ratings has forecast 6.8 per cent growth in FY20 and a more fruitful 7.1 per cent in FY21.

4. Fitch Ratings expressed hope that the central government would roll out more policy details in its first budget. In Budget 2019, the newly elected government should lay out “meaningful guidance” on the medium-term fiscal outlook.

5. Fitch Ratings stated that a weak fiscal position would constrain India’s sovereign rating, which was categorised as ‘BBB-‘/Stable by Fitch Ratings back in April. Fitch Ratings has reduced the central government’s debt to the 60 per cent of the GDP ceiling by FY25 from an estimated 68.8 per cent of GDP in FY19. However, to achieve this, the Modi government would require a significant deficit reduction of around 0.5 per cent of GDP annually, Fitch Ratings said.

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Pak seeks dialogue with India for region’s progress

Islamabad, May 28 (IANS): Not invited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration on Thursday, Pakistan has sought a dialogue with the new Indian government, saying it is the only way for South Asia’s development.

The Indian government on Monday invited leaders of Bimstec member states as well as Kyrgyzstan, Mauritius and Chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation for Modi’s swearing-in.

Pakistan, which is not a member of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for MultiSectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) regional bloc, was not invited.

Downplaying the lack of invite, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told Geo News on Monday evening: “Finding a

Trade talks with US based on respect: China

Mehmood Qureshi (File)

new way (to resume dialogue) is also essential for them (India). If he (Modi) wants development of this region... the only way is to sit with Pakistan to find a solution. “It is in the interest of Pakistan to defuse tensions... Pakistan did not create tensions,” he said.

The Bimstec consists of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.

Talking about Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan not being invited for Modi’s inauguration, Qureshi said: “India’s internal politics did not permit him (Modi) to extend an invitation.”

According to the Minister, a meeting for the sake of dialogue to find a solution to the Kashmir issue as well as Siachen and Sir Creek disputes would have been a significant measure instead of attending the swearing-in ceremony, Dawn newspaper reported.

“His (Modi’s) entire focus (during the election campaign) was on Pakistan-bashing. It was unwise to expect that he can get rid of this narrative (soon).”

Qureshi said Modi had congratulated Imran Khan after the latter won the general election in 2018.

Chinese Vice President Wang visits Lahore to promote trade Lahore, May 28 (PTI): Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan visited Lahore as part of his trip to promote economic cooperation with the Punjab province, the largest and most developed region of Pakistan.

He reached the provincial metropolis on Monday on a two-day trip to meet officials and visit Chinese investment centers in the province. Wang visited the Haier-Ruba Economic Zone in Lahore along with Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing and Consul General Long Dingbin on Monday.

The Haier-Ruba zone, a major player in the domestic market, sells various consumer products.

Wang also met Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and discussed how to increase cooperation with Punjab.

The senior Chinese leader said that his government would welcome an economic cooperation between the Punjab government and the big provinces of China. Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, who hosted dinner in

the honour of Wang, said a new era of cooperation has started between Pakistan and China with his visit.

Wang, a member of the politburo of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), also visited Taxila archaeological museum where Buddhist artefacts from Gandhara civilisation are preserved.

The senior Chinese leader, who arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a threeday visit, met President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Various agreements have been signed in Islamabad after delegation-level talks between the two sides.

The Pakistani officials said that the visit would expedite the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The CPEC, launched in 2015, is a planned network of roads, railways and energy projects linking China’s resource-rich Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region with Pakistan’s strategic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.

Merkel warns against rise of ‘dark forces’ in Europe

Iran urges Trump to show intentions with actions

B e i j in g , M ay 2 8 (IANS): China has always maintained the position that any trade consultation with the US should be based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said. Kang made the remarks at a press briefing on Monday in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, Xinhua reported. Trump, who is visiting Japan, said earlier Monday that Washington was not ready to make a trade deal with Beijing.

The U.S. side, including some high-level personnel, has made various comments on China-U.S. trade consultations. On one hand, they say a trade deal will be reached. On the other hand, they say there might be some difficulties in reaching a deal, he said.

“If you review China’s remarks in the same period, you will find that our position has always been the same,” Lu said.

B e r l in , M ay 2 8 (IANS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said “there is work to be done” in Germany to face up to the “dark forces” that are finding mainstream support in the country and in other parts of the world.

“In Germany, obviously, they always have to be seen in a certain context, in the context of our past, which means we have to be that much more vigilant than others,” she told CNN in an exclusive interview on Monday, a day after the European Parliament elections where nationalists failed to live up to a forecasted surge in support.

I n G e r m a n y, t h e Green Party finished second to Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union.

Merkel said that she was “pleased that more people went to the elections than in the last European elections”, but conceded that the Greens’ performance “has to do with issues that people are interested in the most these days, for example climate change, and that is also for my party, of course, a challenge now”.

She said “we have to face-up to the specters of the past. We have to tell our young people what history has brought over us and others”.

In recent days, Ger-

Angela Merkel (File)

man Jews were warned by a leading government official not to wear ‘kippahs’ (traditional Jewish skullcaps) in public, following a rise in anti-Semitic attacks.

Addressing the rise in anti-Semitism, Merkel said that Germany has “always had a certain number of anti-Semites among us, unfortunately”.

“There is to this day not a single Synagogue not a single day-care centre for Jewish children, not a single school for Jewish children that does not need to be guarded by German policemen,” she added.

Merkel, who has been Chancellor for more than 13 years, has shouldered much of the blame for Europe’s populist wave, with some pinning the spike in support for the far-right, anti-Islam Alternative for Germany (AfD) on her handling of the European refugee crisis.

T e h r a n , M ay 2 8 (IANS): Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday said that, “actions - not words” will show the intentions of US President Donald Trump and reiterated that Tehran was not seeking nuclear weapons.

Zarif ’s response came following Trump’s statement made on Monday in Tokyo where he said: “We’re not looking for a regime change. I just want to make that clear. We’re looking for no nuclear weapons,” Efe news reported.

“Ayatollah @khamenei_ir long ago said we’re not seeking nuclear weapons-by issuing a fatwa (edict) banning them,” Zarif tweeted. “#EconomicTerrorism is hurting the Iranian people and causing tension in the region,” referring to the measures adopted by the US since 2018.

Washington re-imposed sanctions on Iran after withdrawing from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed by Iran with China, France, Russia, the UK, and Germany.

Due to the sanctions and the failure to counter them on the part of other JCPOA signatory countries, Iran announced a suspension of its adherence to some provisions of the nuclear deal on May 8.

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Stop interfering in Tibet: China tells US

International team arrives in Pakistan to probe HIV outbreak

Beijing, May 28 (IANS): China on Tuesday told the US to stop interfering in Tibet after the American envoy advised Beijing to hold talks with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama who is living in India.

In a rare visit to Tibet last week, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad advised the Chinese government officials to hold talks with the spiritual leader and slammed Beijing for cracking down on religious freedom in the restive region.

China, which sees the 14th Dalai Lama as a secessionist, reacted angrily on expected lines.

“US Ambassador recently visited the Tibet autonomous region and officials there also met him.

He also met the local community, educational and cultural institutes as well as religious venues,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Lu Kang said.

“China briefed the US side about its religious and

B’desh Prez to attend Modi’s swearing-in Dhaka, May 28 (PTI): Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in on May 30 during his three-day visit to India, a top presidential palace official said Tuesday.

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq will accompany the President as the senior most Cabinet member of the Bangladesh government, officials said. For a second time, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will not be able to represent Bangladesh at her Indian counterpart Modi’s swearing-in as she will be on a three-nation foreign visit, the officials said. She could not attend the previous swearing-in ceremony of Modi in 2014 as she was abroad then too. Last time, Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury attended Modi’s swearing-in.

A Bangabhaban presidential palace spokesman said: “The senior most member of the current Cabinet, AKM Mozammel Huq, will accompany the Honourable President.

ethnic policies and also about socio-economic development in Tibet... China made clear its policy on dialogue and contact with the Dalai Lama as well as foreigners’ access to Tibet.

Finally, it was also stressed that China firmly opposes any foreign interference in Tibet,” Lu added.

Branstad was the first US envoy to visit Tibet since 2015. Last year, Washington enacted a law to deny visas to the Chinese officials who denied officials and journalists access to Tibet.

Tibet is China’s troubled region that is almost off-limits to foreign journalists and diplomats.

Beijing sees the Dalai Lama a “trouble maker” in Tibet who fled to India after a failed revolt in 1959.

The spiritual leader, who has been living in India ever since, rejects Beijing’s charges and says he seeks autonomy in Tibet where human rights violations have been reported.

Doctor under investigation in Pakistan for allegedly knowingly spreading HIV- ABC news.

Islamabad, May 28 (IANS): An international team, comprising experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Unicef and Unaids, will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday to probe the latest HIV outbreak in Sindh province.

“Led-by Oliver Morgan, Director of Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment, in the Health Emergencies Programme of WHO, a

Tokyo, May 28 (IANS): One female student and a man were killed and 16 others injured in a mass stabbing spree in the Japanese city of Kawasaki on Tuesday, police said, adding the attacker after the incident turned the knife on himself and died.

The female victim and 14 of the injured were students of the Caritas elementary school, a private Catholic school in Kawasaki. The suspect, a man in his 50s, was holding knives in both hands and stabbed the victims before stabbing himself in the neck, the police said. he suspect died after being taken to a hospital, reports Kyodo News.

Kanagawa Prefectural Police officials said the victims were waiting at a school bus stop in Tama Ward near Noborito Station when the incident took place.

Authorities have found two knives at the site that appeared to have been used in the attack.

“I heard fire engines coming in the morning and I saw a man lying on the ground bleeding,” a witness told public broadcaster

One in custody and three feared dead in Japan mass stabbing.

NHK. “I saw many elemen- scattered all over the place. tary school children lying on “There was another the ground near a school bus man lying on the ground stop. School rucksacks were bleeding at a municipal-run

Chiechama Students’ Union Felicitation Programme

The Chiechama Students’ Union will hold its 21st HSLC Felicitation Programme at Village Council Hall, Chiechama on 8 June 2019 at 11 am in which Shri. Thepfurienyü George Kire, Controller of Examinations, NPSC Govt. of Nagaland will grace the occasion as the speaker.

Therefore, all the successful candidates of HSLC 2019 are asked to attend the function positively. Village leaders, senior leaders, parents & well wishers are also requested to attend programme for its grand success.

(Apenuo Keditsu) President, CSU

(Khriebu Rüpreo) Information Secy., CSU

OFFICE OF THE

SHENA OLD TUGHALOMI KUQHAKULU Hqr. : Kohima, Nagaland.

PRESS NOTE

Shena Old Tüghalomi Küqhakulu (SOTK) on Thursday 9th May, 2019 selected/elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2019-22 during the 2nd SOTK General Session held at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Hosheto S Achumi (Banker), Thilixu Block-5, Dimapur.

The new team include:-Er. Ghoshito Achumi as Chairman, Hekhuyi Achumi as Vice Chairman, Shetovi Kits as Secretary, Er. Swuto as Joint Secretary, Ghokheto Yepthomi as Treasurer, Botoshe Chishi as Secretary Publicity & Information and Mr. & Mrs. Vitoshe Achumi-Banker.

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Sd/Dr. P. Toiho Sema Chairman (SOTK)

DECLARATION ON AFFIDAVIT

I, Smti. Alila, aged about 53 years, wife of Mr. Rongsen @ Dilip, permanent resident of Kangtsung Village, P.O & P.S: Tuli, in the district of Mokokchung, Nagaland and presently resident of H.No. 95, L.R.C Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows: 1. That, I am a bonafide Citizen of India by birth and resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That, I am the biological and natural mother of Miss Bendangnaro, who was born on 14-04-2003 out of my wedlock with Shri. Rongsen @ Dilip.

3. That in some of my minor daughter's official documents including her HSLC Admit Card and Marksheet bearing Roll No. 191803225 of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, issued by the Nagaland Board of School Education, Kohima, her natural father's name has been inadvertently written, recorded and used as "Dilip" which shall always be correctly read, written, recorded, used, called and construed as "Rongsen" by all concern.

4. That this affidavit is being made to declare the correction/rectification of minor daughter's father's name "Rongsen" and "Yanger" being my lawfully married husband's names, the same and single person, and henceforth to declare the minor daughter father's official name being "Rongsen" so as to make rectification in my daughter's Educational Certificates, Documents and Testimonies etc and to produce it as a piece of evidence before the competent authority wherever necessary.

I further verify that the above statements made in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this affidavit are all true to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false.

Sworn before me by the Deponent on this 28th day of May 2019. DEPONENT Regd. No. 282/2019 | Dated : 28-05-2019 DP-4257

12-member international team comprising experts from CDC Atlanta, Georgia, Unicef and Unaids is landing today in Karachi to investigate the root cause of the latest HIV outbreak in Ratodero area of Larkana”, an official of the WHO told The News International.

As of Monday, 700 people including 576 children were tested positive for HIV since the outbreak was first reported on April 25.

The Sindh health department blamed “quacks” or unqualified practitioners for reusing syringes which is one of the major source of HIV spread among the general population, especially children.

But national and international experts were not satisfied with the investigations so far largely being carried out by experts from the University of Karachi.

Fearing a ‘foul play’ in the recent HIV outbreak in Larkana, officials associated with the international health organisations said that although the “reuse of syringes” was emerging as “most likely cause of HIV outbreak” in Larkana, epidemiologists both in Pakistan as well as around the globe were not “satisfied” and have several questions as to why such a large number of children are infected, which is an unusual pattern.

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bus stop near the school’s bus stop,” the witness added. The man has been confirmed dead.

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IDCF launched across Nagaland

DCM Henmei educating the ASHAs on how to prepare ORS.

Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi with others at the launching programme on May 28.

DIMAPUR: Intensified Diaarhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) was launched across Nagaland on May 28 in respective districts with a goal to attain zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhea.

Chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, launched the 2019 IDCF for Dimapur district at CMO’s office on May 28.

A press release from DPMU Dimapur stated that, Dr. Rebecca, district programme officer, UIPRCH highlighted that dur-

Yongnyah.

Prior to the launching of IDCF, a sensitizationcum-district level workshop on IDCF was held at CMO conference hall, CMO office Longleng on May 27, led by Dr Imnameren Phom DPO (RCH/ UIP).

DHS Zunheboto: District Health Society (DHS), Zunheboto along with the rest of the districts kick started the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) at GMS Old Town, Zunheboto on May 28.

ing the IDCF, activities to control diarrhoea will be carried out and focus will be to improve the availability and use of ORS and Zinc, to strengthen facility level to manage cases of dehydration, and to enhance advocacy and communication on prevention and control of diarrhoea through IEC campaign. Besides conducting house-to-house visits by health workers, schools will also be visited to carry out the IDCF activities.

Longleng: In Lon-

g l e n g t h e I D C F wa s launched at CMO conference hall on May 28, where ORS and ZINC tablets, IEC materials and posters were distributed to all the sub centres and primary health centres under the district.

A press release from CMO Longleng district media officer, Roseline stated that the programme was attended by all the ASHAs from three blocks, A S H A c o - o r d i n a t o r s, DCM, DPM, VCCM, district media officer and Dr Manen Phom MO PHC

Government servants of Mezoma village felicitated

The four government officers and village leaders during felicitation programme at Ura Hotel Kohima on Tuesday night. (NP).

Correspondent K O H I M A , M AY 2 8 (NPN): Mezoma Welfare Forum (MWF) organized and hosted a felicitation programme to four government officers, hailing from Mezoma village namely Dr. Zasekuolie Chiisi (recently inducted IAS), Lhouchalie Viya (secretary YRS), Thepfiihusie Lhousa (DFO Social Forestry Kohima division) and Viliehu Nguzhii director (Soil and Water Conservation) held at Ura Hotel Kohima Tuesday evening.

Dr. Zasekuolie in his address who was inducted to IAS state cadre recently said that hard work never go in vain but paid off. He reminded the gathering that unless one strives hard in any field or profession there will be no progress

NPGN/NNC (N/A) Lotha region informs DIMAPUR: Lotha region NPGN/NNC (N/A) has informed that N. Renben Yanthan, has defected to another group and thus bonded by the anti-defection Act, the deed of agreement signed between 7 Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs).

In a press release, NPGN/NNC (N/A) Lotha region, kilonser, Zubenthung Kithan said that in such circumstance Renben Yanthan does not have the authority to cancel the region meeting.

The release further clarified that Renben Yanthan was not even listed in the file of Lotha region authority.

forward. Challenging his villagers to work harder, Dr. Chusi said that the land is blessed and fertile and also village not far from the state capital which one should use advantage of it. He encouraged the gathering to possess self discipline, strong will power and determination to achieve in life.

Lhouchalie Viya, Thepfiihusie Lhousa and Viliehu Nguzhii director also addressed the gathering and expressed gratitude for grand felicitation programme in their honour.

They encouraged the villagers to instil the spirit of competitive and produce more responsible citizens and officers.

President Mezomia Mechii Kehou, Kevingulie Kuotsu expressed happiness

on behalf of the whole village to the four government officers. He urged the four to be responsible and contribute something good for the state and villagers in their respectful departments and professions. T. Krose, an elderly person from the Mezoma village also addressed the gathering.

The programme was chaired by president MWF, Neilhoukhotuo Kielienyii, where invocation prayer was offered by director ABCCTK, Rev. Vicavor Krose.

Introduction and felicitation to the four officers was led

by MWF general secretary, Neisiesa Chiisi and vote of thanks proposed by chairperson. Programme was attended by officials of Mezomia Mechii Kehou and MWF, village leaders, elders and others.

DIMAPUR: Wildlife Division, Dimapur organised a seminar/awareness programme on community reserve and wildlife protection for communities and clans of Viswema, Kidima, Kezoma, Sakhabama community reserves on May 22, Kwhuma, Jotsoma, Khravalie Nuomiako, Tsiesema community reserves on May 23 and Perazatsa, Yaoke, Gariphema community reserves on May 25, participated by the communities, clans, landowners and stakeholders of the respective reserve forests.

A press release from Wildlife Division Dimapur (WDD) stated that, Tokaho H Kinimi, wildlife warden, Dimapur lauded the selfless efforts of the communities and clans in protecting and conserving their forests and wildlife.

He highlighted that the MoEF & CC, GoI through Wildlife Wing, department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Nagaland as nodal agency provides financial assistance to community reserve forests committees to carry out various wildlife habitat enrichment

Special handloom expo in Phek

Dimapur: Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation (NHHDC) Ltd. Dimapur, will be organizing Special Handloom Expo at Phek Town, Nagaland from June 5 to 18. Interested co-operative societies, NGOs, apex societies, SHGs may apply to project cell, NHHDC Ltd, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur, along with the copy details of address, mobile number, bank A/C No with IFSC code of the participants and submit on or before June 3 during the office hour.

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Medziphema : Dimapur Nagaland Tele : 03862-247707 E-mail : directorcih-ngl@gov.in Website : www.cihner.gov.in

I, Shri. Biswajit Goswami, S/o. Mokhanlal Goswami of Tangla Village in the district of Darrang/Udalguri, Assam and a resident of Niropen Colony, Wokha Town, district Wokha, Nagaland declared through an (Affidavit Regd.

No. 129/19 Date: 22/05/2019) that, my name written as B. Goswami in some pages in my service book should be read as Biswajit Goswami.

DEPONENT 1st Class Magistrate/Notary Public WC-181

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

news in Brief YGOA annual general meeting: Yimchunger Gazetted Officer’s Association (YGOA) has convened its annual general meeting on June 8, 10 am at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

NNF painting competition: NNF Nagaland NGOs Forum (NNF) will also organise an open painting competition for the junior high school students from Classes VIII –Class X on World Environment Day 2019 on the theme “air pollution”. Prizes distribution shall be done in conjunction with the observance of the World Environment Day at Public College of Commerce (PCC), Dimapur, jointly organised by Wildlife Dimapur Division, Nagaland in collaboration with the Green Succession of Nagaland (GSN) and Nagaland NGOs Forum (NNF) hosted by Public College of Commerce (PCC), Dimapur. Students may participate on the following criteria: Size, chart paper size; Type, water colour painting. Last day for submission of paintings will be on June 3, 4 pm. Participants should submit their paintings to: Indigenous Cultural Society, Near KFC,City Tower Dimapur 9774006893; RBG Printing Press, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur 8837486244; Pheto Music & Film Academy, Padum Pukhuri, 9436405817 and Bethesda Youth Welfare Centre, Hd.Office, 125 Circuit House Colony, Dimapur 9436003967.

SOTK elects new members: Shena Old Tüghalomi Küqhakulu (SOTK), on May 9 elected new team of office bearers for 2019-2022 tenure during the 2nd SOTK general session, held at the residence of Banker, Hosheto S Achumi at Thilixu Block-5 at Dimapur.

The new team is led by chairman, Er. Ghoshito Achumi and secretary, Shetovi Kits.

PDBAS elects new office bearers: Peren District Beauty and Aesthetics Society (PDBAS) had elected new office bearers for the tenure of 2019-21led by Keyiningle as president and Ngauzeulungbe as secretary along with seven other members.

DC & DEO Phek informs on release of arm license: Arm licenses which were produced for verification and kept under the custody of police station in view of the 17th general election to Lok Sabha, Deputy Commisioner and District Election Officer (DC & DEO) Phek, Sachin Jaiswal has informed that it would be released after following due process from the respective police stations.

DNSU clarifies: Apropos the news item published on May 28 under the headline, “DNSU union assembly” news in brief, the scheduled time should read as, “11 am” and not as published. DNSU speaker Nupato K Chishi has expressed regret for the error.

NNC (PB) Yimchungrii region refutes DIMAPUR: NNC (parent body) Yimchungrii region has refuted the news/article published in local media on May 26 by Z. Royim Yimchungrii as “a shameless lie by this GB and village development board member.”

A press release from Yimchungrii region president Ahoshe Yimchungrii and midan peyu Sheto Yimchungrii stated that, “Z. Royim Yimchungrii mentioning Yimchungrii region support his leadership without any authority name of the region or that of any member” was baseless.

The release further stated that Yimchungrii region as a whole condemn once again “this liar Z. Royim who is trying to confuse and mislead the Naga people and the Yimchungrii region in particular.” Region also mentioned that Z. Royim should be condemned by every right thinking people in the Naga homeland as he was confusing and creating enmity with his vested interest. It also stated that Z. Royim was not a Naga leader or fit to be a leader but a GB and VDB member in his native village.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER : ZUNHEBOTO NO.JUD.21./SUCCTN/LEGAL GRDNSP /2018/353 Dt. 18-05-2019

Notice calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

Smti SHRE MAYA of Old Town colony under Zunheboto District has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that Husband Bir Bahadur has expired on 15-04-2019.

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

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland K-1459

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

WOKHA : NAGALAND No. Judl-47/2017-18/ Dated, Wokha the 24th May 2019

WOKHA : NAGALAND No. Judl-47/2017-18/ Dated, Wokha the 24th May 2019

NOTICE

NOTICE

Whereas, Shri. Libemo Shetri son of Late Shri. Nlumo Shetri, a permanent resident of Wokha Town, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to draw all dues and benefits/family pension pertaining to PPO No. PEN.COM-23168/NL/F/09006 in favour of his deceased father Late Shri. Nlumo Shetri who expired on 28/01/2007.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby invited to file claims or objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Further, no claims or objections will be entertained after the cut off date and the Succession Certificate shall be issued to the concerned.

(ANDREW C. IMTI) Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland WC-180

Whereas, Shri. Lichamo Ezung, son of Late Shri. Yaktheo Ezung, a permanent resident of Wokha Town, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to draw all dues and benefits/family pension from the Govt. pertaining to PPO No. NL/3935 in favour of his deceased father Late Shri. Yaktheo Ezung who expired on 25/10/2012.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby invited to file claims or objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Further, no claims or objections will be entertained after the cut off date and the Succession Certificate shall be issued to the concerned.

(ANDREW C. IMTI) Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland WC-179

Dated : 28.05.2019

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activities.

He said that to reduce people’s dependency on forests and wildlife for animal protein, alternative livelihood measures such as distribution of piglets and poultry were carried out. Beside these, watchtowers/lookout towers to check poaching, illegal logging, fire inside the community reserve forests (CRF), construction of footpaths, resting sheds etc can also be incorporated in the APO for possible funding by the ministry.

He asked the clans and communities to submit need-based developmental activities/works/components required to be taken up in their respective community reserves when the survey/inspecting team visit the reserves, so that it could be taken up in the new proposal.

Chairman of the respective village community reserve forests assured full support and cooperation to the department and committed towards preserving and protecting wildlife and forests within their jurisdiction.

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Applications are invited for one vacant post of Stenographer on 06 months Contractual Basis which is further renewed time to time at Central Institute of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India, Medziphema, Nagaland. The Qualifications & Desirables are mentioned below: (1) 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.

(2) Skill Test Norms : i) Dictation : 10 mts@80 w.p.m in shorthand ii) Transcription : 50 mts. (English), 65 mts. (Hindi) on Computer (3) Experience of working in Central/State government will be given preference.

General Instruction : 1. The maximum age limit for appointment shall not exceed 35 years as on date of advertisement.

2. Shortlisted candidates only will be called for interview.

3. No TA/DA will be admissible to those called for interview.

4. A brief resume along with recent passport photograph and self attested copies of necessary documents should reach the office of the Director, Central Institute of Horticulture, Medziphema, Nagaland-797106 by 17/06/2019 DC-798

ganwadi centers for ORS depot, and identifying children under five years of age and those suffering from diahorrea through the Anganwadis. A total of 7000 ORS and 11,000 Zinc tablets will be distributed in the district.

CMO Zunheboto has therefore appealed to every household having children under five years of age to avail the services which are provided for free during the fortnight. One may also contact their nearest health units or ASHA for more information.

WDD conducts awareness programmes in CRFs and Wildlife

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A press release from CMO office Zunheboto district media officer, Shekho Sophie stated that, Dr. Shikatoli Achumi, MO, RBSK briefed about the objectives of IDCF and gave a demonstration about clean handwashing. Free IEC posters and leaflets were distributed during the programme.

CMO, Zunheboto in convergence with allied departments will implement the activities in the schools, AWW centres to ensure proper hand washing techniques, an-

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019

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source of revenue.

For 2019-20, the state had set a target of Rs 7,358 crore excise duty, which is levied on sale of alcohol.

The revenue from excise duty was Rs 5,789 crore in the previous year.

Jagan, as the young leader is popularly known, revealed two days ago that the state was running on overdraft. Debt servicing, including interest payment, alone is costing Rs 40,000 crore to the exchequer annually.

It was during his record-breaking 3,600-km long ‘padyatra' that Jagan had promised prohibition.

When women in some villages explained to him the problems they face from alcohol-addicted husbands, he said if voted to power YSRCP would impose prohibition.

He also remarked that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was considering liquor merely a source of income while it actually amounted to doing business with the ‘blood and flesh' of the people.

The YSRCP chief

also observed that alcohol consumption was one of the main reasons for the deteriorating financial and health conditions of lakhs of families.

"The income derived from spoiling lives of lakhs of families wouldn't augur well for anyone, let alone for a government," he had said.

Showing that he is a leader who stands by his word, Jagan told his maiden press conference that he will not seek votes in 2024 if he failed to limit the sale of liquor to fivestar hotels.

He asked Jana Chaitanya Vedika (JCV) State President V. Lakshmana Reddy to prepare a report for the implementation of prohibition and submit it to the government. The NGO wants the government to take over the retail business to cut down the supply.

Jagan plans to implement prohibition in phases.

Under the first phase, he proposes to increase awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol and reduce the number of liquor shops.

In the second phase, taxes on liquor will be increased to discourage the poor and middle class from buying it.

Under the third and final phase, alcohol will be available only in five-star hotels and those found brewing or selling liquor will be jailed.

NEW DELHI, MAY 28 (PTI): India’s policy of not having talks with Pakistan unless it stops cross border terrorism remains unchanged and no decision has been taken yet on any meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek next month, official sources said.

India has not been engaging with Pakistan since early 2016 following a terror attack on the Indian Air Force base at Pathankot in January that year, maintaining that talks and terror cannot go together.

Modi is attending the annual summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kyrgyztan’s capital Bishkek on June 13-14.

Khan is also scheduled to participate in the annual meet of the China-dominated grouping.

Government sources said no decision has been taken on any meeting between Modi and Khan on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

“A decision on the issue will be taken by the new government,” said a source.

In a reflection of India’s reluctance to engage with Pakistan, the government has preferred to invite leaders of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries for the swearingin ceremony of Narendra Modi as prime minister for a second term on May 30.

Besides India, BIM-

Delhi HC sets aside ‘leave India notice’ to Pak woman

NEW DELHI, MAY 28 (PTI): The Delhi High Court Tuesday set aside the ‘leave India notice’ issued to a Pakistani woman married to an Indian man and residing here since 2005, saying the Centre did not follow procedure when it ordered her deportation.

A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice A J Bhambhani also set aside a single judge’s order upholding the Centre’s February 7 direction to the woman to leave the country within 15 days.

The court said it was setting aside the ‘leave India notice’ “for lack of following procedure” and directed the government to consider the woman’s application for citizenship.

The bench also did not agree with the govern-

ment’s stand that the decision was taken on the basis of adverse security reports, saying the material, including intelligence inputs, placed before it was not sufficient for taking such a step against her.

The court’s verdict came on a plea filed by the woman’s husband.

The 37-year-old woman had come to India in 2005 after she got married.

She has been residing in Delhi with her husband and two sons, aged 11 and five.

The Centre had, during the proceedings, told the court that once a ‘leave India notice’ had been issued against a foreigner,

Doctor accused of abetting junior colleague’s suicide arrested

MUMBAI, MAY 28 (PTI): A doctor at a state-run hospital in Mumbai, accused of abetting suicide of a junior colleague by tormenting her with castiest slurs, was arrested Tuesday, police said.

Agripada police arrested Bhakti Mehere after initial interrogation, a police official said.

Mehere was one of the three senior doctors against whom an offence was registered after 26-year-old Payal Tadvi committed suicide on May 22, police said.

The two other accused doctors - Ankita Khandelwal and Hema Ahuja - have moved an anticipatory bail application before the session court here, the official said.

Meanwhile, Payal’s parents protested at the state-run hospital in Mumbai where she worked.

Other protesters also joined Tadvis mother Abeda and husband Salman, demanding stringent action against the three seniors who allegedly drove her to end her life by “torturing her by ragging and hurling casteist abuses at her.”

Protesters belonging to the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and other Dalit and tribal

organisations held protests outside the BYL Nair Hospital here over Tadvi’s death.

Abeda said will the government take responsibility for safety of students like her daughter, who are pursuing higher education.

She said Payal would have been the first woman MD doctor from their community.

“Payal used to tell me about the torture which she was facing by her seniors on petty issues. They threw files on her face in front of patients,” she said.

“Payal used to tell me not to give a written complaint against her seniors despite being harassed by them. She would say that doing so would advesrely impact their career,” Abeda said.

Salman, a doctor, said it is possible that Payal was murdered by the three women doctors.

Expressing solidarity with the protesters and with Tadvis family, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad said he would visit Maharashtra if needed to “fight for justice for our younger sister.

The Maharashtra State Commission for Women

has also taken cognisance of the matter and issued a notice to the hospital authorities demanding a reply within eight days on the action taken to implement the anti-ragging law.

The three women doctors at the hospital accused of driving Tadvi to suicide Monday sought a “fair probe” in the case.

In a letter to the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), they said they want the college to conduct a fair investigation in the matter and “give justice” to them.

“This is not the way to do an investigation through police force and media pressure, without hearing our side,” the three doctors said in the letter.

MARD has suspended the three doctors.

We have credible inputs that the three doctors made casteist remarks against Dr Payal Tadvi, who allegedly committed suicide. We will cooperate with the police for the further investigation, a senior MARD official said.

Tadvi committed suicide on May 22. Her family has alleged that the doctors taunted her for belonging to a Scheduled Tribe.

the person should leave the country irrespective of having a valid visa to stay.

Central government’s standing counsel Anurag Ahluwalia had argued that once a ‘leave India notice’ is issued, the visa is deemed to be cancelled.

The bench, however, did not agree with the government’s stand and said that the woman’s long-term visa was valid till 2020 and presently, it was not cancelled.

The Centre’s February 7 order was first challenged by the woman’s husband before a single judge who dismissed the plea and had asked her to leave the country.

Her husband then filed an appeal against the single judge’s decision before the division bench.

Former SP MP found dead inside his UP home BULANDSHAHR, MAY 28 (IANS): Former Samajwadi Party MP Kamlesh Balmiki was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Khurja in Bulandshahr, police said.

Prima facie it appeared to be a case of poisoning but the details would be known only after the post mortem report comes in, Khurja circle officer Gopal Singh told reporters. According to the police, they had received a call late on Monday afternoon from the former MP's nephew Lalit Balmiki, who informed that his uncle was lying dead inside his room.

"His cousins had come down to check on him after he did not revert their calls.

They had to force themselves through the first two doors, bolted from inside, before they could enter the room where Balmiki was lying dead," said Manish Mishra, Bulandshahr Superintendent of Police. The police official said that the house was bolted from inside. It was somehow opened by four members of the family. The iron gate of the room, where Balmiki's body was found, was also locked from inside and the family members had to open that as well.

STEC comprises Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.

In 2014, Modi had invited all SAARC leaders including the then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his swearing-in ceremony, in a major initiative to reach out to the neighbourhood.

Sharif ’s attendance at the swearing-in ceremony had triggered hopes of better ties between the two countries and there were several engagements between the leaders of the two countries.

However, the ties derailed again after January 2016.

In a carefully crafted move, the government has this time decided to invite BIMSTEC leaders apart from Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, who is the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth for the swearing-in ceremony.

“This is in line with government’s focus on its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy,” the Ministry of External Affairs said Monday.

O n S u n d ay, K h a n called up Modi to congratulate him on his re-election.

It was their first telephonic conversation after the Balakot airstrikes.

During the conversation, the Ministry of External Affairs said, Modi told Khan that creating trust and an environment free of violence and terrorism was essential for fostering peace and prosperity in the region.

Yeddyurappa seeks dissolution of K’taka assembly and fresh polls Bengaluru, May 28 (PTI): BJP’s Karnataka chief B S Yeddyurappa Tuesday said it would be “better” if the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition in the State dissolves the assembly and goes for fresh polls.

The for mer chief minister also ruled out the possibility of any BJP MLA switching sides to the Congress or the JD(S).

“In 177 assembly constituencies (out of 224) we are in number one place, we have won 25 Lok sabha constituencies (out of 28), better if they dissolve the assembly and go for fresh elections... we will welcome (if they take that decision),” Yeddyurappa said.

Speaking to reporters here, he asserted not even a single MLA from the Bharatiya Janata Party will go to the Congress or the Janata Dal (Secular) as being claimed by those parties.

“I’m not bothered.... it is impossible, they (Congress and JDS) are saying such thing to create confusion,” he added.

The Congress-JD(S) alliance having faced a rout in the Lok Sabha polls with both parties managed to win only one seat each, and growing discontent within the parties with some of their members blaming the partnership for their “worst ever” performance, coalition lead-

AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME CLARIFICATION I, Soihiam, S/o. Cheibuang presently residing at Samziuram Village, Nagaland solemnly declare hereby:1. That, my father's name Cheibuang has been written as G. Prem Kumar Rongmei in his service record which is also correct.

2. That, the two name mentioned above viz Cheibuang & G. Prem Kumar Rongmei, are the same person.

3. That I declared before the Court that my father shall be Cheibuang as it has been mentioned in my school documents.

4. That, this clarification is required for the correction I take oath and solemnly declare/affirm that the particulars furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any fact.

DEPONENT Regd. No. 10 1st Class Magistrate Jalukie - Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 28th 05 '19

NO.REV-1/90-D/1182-83 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Inalivi resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of Mortgage Clearance concerning to Patta No. 965 Dag No. 386/236 measuring an area 00-00-09 located at Block No/Village 06 Mouza No. 01 which has been mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 05-06-19.

Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-4259

OFFICE OF THE

OLD CHANGSU UNION, WOKHA TOWN

FELICITATION We the Old Changsu Union Wokha Town would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to the following individuals for their achievement.

1. Miss N. Lorenbeni Kithan, D/o. Mr & Mrs. Nyimtsemo Kithan, for securing ‘Top 3’ in M. Sc (Nursing) Exam 2018 under Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences.

2. Miss M. Chumbeno Humtsoe, D/o. Mr & Mrs. Mhonchan Humtsoe, for securing ‘Top 9’ in HSSLC (Science) Exam 2019 under NBSE. 3. Miss A. Mhonbeni Ngullie, D/o. Mr & Mrs. Abemo Ngullie, for securing ‘Gold Medal’ in M. Tech, Dept. of Water Resource Dev & Management, under Assam University, Silchar.

4. Miss N. Yibeni Humtsoe, D/o. Late. Nchemo Humtsoe and Mrs. Yilobeni Humtsoe, for securing Para-Legal Volunteer of Assam State Legal Services authority, Govt. of Assam, Kamrup Metro.

5. Mr. T. Zubenthung Patton, S/o. Mr & Mrs. Tsumongo Patton, for securing the Post of LDA cum Computer Assistant in Home Department, Nagaland.

6. Mr. S. Benrio Kithan, S/o. Mr & Mrs. Sanchio Kithan, for his elevation to the Post of Executive Engg., Water Resource, Wokha.

The Union further congratulates all the successful candidates of Old Changsu in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2019.

The Old Changsu Union Wokha Town wishes them all good health and success in their future endeavours.

N. Abenthung Kithan Phyochibemo Patton Secretary, OCUWT Chairman, OCUWT

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ers fear BJP may poach its MLAs taking advantage of the situation.

Aimed at saving the government, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has swung into action and is personally meeting disgruntled legislators, mainly from the Congress and is making attempts to pacify them.

Rebel Congress MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, who has allegedly been rubbing shoulders with the BJP for some time, has threatened to resign from the party along with some MLAs after the Lok Sabha polls, worrying the coalition leadership as it will trigger a number game in the assembly.

The BJP has predicted the collapse of the coalition and increase in its tally in the assembly after the Lok Sabha poll results, claiming that 20odd Congress MLAs are unhappy and may take a decision anytime.

Not willing to give any direct response to a

question about the BJP forming the government, Yeddyurappa said: “We will wait and see the atmosphere...and will take appropriate decision in appropriate time.”

Though Karnataka BJP leaders were upbeat about the collapse of the coalition government after the Lok Sabha results, the party central leadership is said to have asked the state leadership not to make any immediate attempts to topple the government, party sources said.

According to the sources, the state leadership has been asked to wait till Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet is sworn in, as any move at this juncture would send a wrong message.

Out of the 224-member Karnataka assembly, the BJP has 105 MLAs, Congress-78, JD(S)-37, BSP (1), Independent (1) (both currently supporting the ruling alliance), KPJP (1) and the Speaker.

CORRIGENDUM

An NPF advertisement that appeared on May 28, 2019 in Nagaland Post with the letter head should be read “Naga People’s Front” and not as published. The typography error is deeply regretted.

K-1465 AFFIDAVIT

I, Viholi Chophi, wife of Shiyito and daughter of Late Kihoto, resident of House No. 78, D. Khel, Diphupar Village, Diphupar A, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That, I am a Citizen of India.

2. That, my actual name is Viholi Chophi and date of birth is 10/05/1960.

3. That, my name is wrongly recorded as Viholi Sema in my Indian Passport No- J2560416, date of birth as 01/05/1960, my husband's name as Nikhezu Sheyeto Sema, mother's name as Kihoto, spouse name as Toneli and my address as H/No. 79, Near Sema Church Diphupar Village, 4 Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland due to inadvertent clerical mistakes.

4. However my details should be Viholi Chophi date of birth 10/05/1960, husband's name Shiyito, my father's name Kihoto, mother's correct name should be Tonili and address H/No. 78, D-Khel, Diphupar Village, Diphupar A, Dimapur. Which is correct true and correct.

5. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of correction of my name as Viholi Chophi and date of birth as 10/05/1960, my father's name as Kihoto, mother's name Tonili, and husband's name as Shiyito in all future references including the Passport Office and seeking for kind acceptance by any competent authority.

Verification:- That I verify that the above statements made in para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Amaravati, May 28 (IANS): Andhra Pradesh is set to go dry in phases as Chief Minister-designate Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy appears determined to implement prohibition, one of his major election promises.

As the young leader is scheduled to take oath as Chief Minister on May 30, all eyes will be on the first file he will sign.

The YSR Congress Party chief has remained non-committal on the first orders he will give but said implementing ‘Navaratnalu' (nine gems) will be his priority. Prohibition was one of the nine welfare schemes promised by his party during the campaign.

Storming to power with a landslide victory, YSRCP is now facing a challenge in banning alcohol, given the failed experiment in undivided Andhra Pradesh and the strain the move may impose on the state's already fragile economy.

Financial assistance to farmers, students' fee reimbursement, health insurance, construction of irrigation projects, increase in social security pension and prohibition were among Jagan's ‘Navaratnalu'.

While implementation of eight schemes requires mobilization of additional resources to the tune of Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 crore, prohibition requires the government to give up a

No decision on any meeting between Modi and Pak PM

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019

Regd. No. 666/19 Dated : 28/5/2019

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me Chief Judicial Magistrate/Notary Public

NATIONALIST DEMOCRATIC PROGRESSIVE PARTY “Facta non verba” : Deed not Words.

WOKHA : REGION NDPP WOKHA REGION CONGRATULATES NDPP – PDA CANDIDATES.

The NDPP Wokha Region would like to convey heartiest congratulation to SHRI. TOKHEHO YEPTHOMI, the sitting M.P. for retaining the lone Parliamentary Seat of Nagaland in the recent 17th Lok Sabha Election 2019 and SHRI. SHARINGAIN for winning the byeelection to the 26th Aonglenden AC. The Party also would like to thank all the supporters of NDPP-PDA candidate of Wokha District for their valuable support towards the consensus candidate of PDA. Further, the NDPP Wokha Region (PDA) also reaffirms its support to the visionary and dynamic leadership of Honourable Chief Minister SHRI. NEIPHIU RIO and PDA Chairman and NDPP President SHRI. CHINGWANG KONYAK. Sd/Yanpansao Lotha Longshithung Kithan President Secretary NDPP Wokha Region Media & Communication Committee, NDPP, Wokha Region WC-177

OFFICE OF THE

NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT Divisional Office Mokokchung, Nagaland

PRESS RELEASE Naga People’s Front (NPF) Mokokchung Division, President, Moasangba Jamir and the party rank and file express heartiest gratitude to the people and electorates of Nagaland, especially the people of Mokokchung for supporting and voting in favour of NPF backed secular Congress candidate KL Chishi and Alem Jongshi in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election 2019 and 26 Aonglenden by-election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Due to the efforts and support put forth by each and every NPF party rank and file and all the leaders, the opposing side has a tough marginal win. The party thanked all the party rank and file, particularly the sitting NPF MLAs and the 2018 NPF official candidate for their efforts and sacrifices during the election in supporting the NPF backed Congress candidate. The NPF also express gratitude to all the Congress party workers and leaders for coming together and gave a spirited fight against the ruling PDA candidate.

Meanwhile, the NPF have congratulated the newly elected MP, Tokheho Yepthomi and MLA Sharingain for winning the lone parliamentary seat and assembly byeelection of the state and wish them the best in carrying out the aspirations of the Naga people at Centre and the state.

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Rift in Rajasthan Congress; party demands Pilot as CM

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Jaipur, May 28 (IANS): Amid a looming leadership crisis in the Congress, the state party committee secretary Sushil Asopa on Tuesday shared a post on his facebook wall supporting Sachin Pilot as chief minister, bringing factionalism within the party to the fore.

In his Facebook post, Asopa said the results in the Lok Sabha elections would have been different in Rajasthan had Congress leader Sachin Pilot been made chief minister.

"No matter where you go in Rajasthan, there is just one voice that echoes: the election results would have been different had Pilot been made the chief

minister. People have been saying that it was because of Pilot's efforts in the last five years that Congress MLAs won because the youth felt that Pilot would get a chance to lead this time," said his post.

Meanwhile, state BJP vice-president Gyanchand Ahuja said, "I have heard that BSP MLAs are not happy in state and similar is the case with around 2025 MLAs", he added.

The comments of these two leaders have added fuel to the fire in the latest rounds of controversy surrounding leadership change in the state.

On Monday, six BSP leaders supporting the Ashok Gehlot-led Con-

gress gover nment had sought appointment with the Governor. However, the meeting was called off at the last moment.

In the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly, the Congress has 100 members, BJP 73, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) 6, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) 3, Communist Party of IndiaMarxist 2, Bharatiya Tribal Party (BTP) 2, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) 1 and 13 Independent members.

Also, state cabinet minister Lalchand Kataria's "resignation" -- which was neither confirmed by the CMO nor by the Governor -- went viral.

O t h e r m i n i s t e r, Ramesh Meena, has called for analysing the reasons for the party's rout in the Lok Sabha polls, saying the bureaucracy dominated the state government resulting in many welfare works remaining incomplete.

Udai Lal Anjana, state cooperative minister, also questioned distribution of tickets and on the Congress not aligning with Hanuman Beniwal's Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP). He said that Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, should have contested election from Jalore.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019

Goa House strength back to 40 as four MLAs takes oath

Samant Goel, Kumar in hunt for RAW, IB top jobs

NEW DELHI, MAY 28 (AGENCIES): The top of India’s intelligence apparatus pyramid comes up for renewal next month when both the Director Intelligence Bureau Rajiv Jain and Secretary RAW Anil Dhasmana come to the end of their extended tenures on June 29 and June 30 respectively.

While jockeying has begun, leading the race for the RAW boss’s position is Samant Goel. It is a name that surfaced in the bribery case against benched special CBI director Rakesh Asthana. Samant Goel, a 1984-batch IPS officer from the Punjab cadre was cofront-runner for the RAW chief ’s post along with K. Ilango of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, who was recalled from Colombo in 2015 amid controversy.

Both were special secretaries with RAW in December, 2018. Since then Illango has retired.

In the ugly CBI-versusCBI case, it was alleged that Goel tried to dilute the Moin Qureshi moneylaundering and corruption investigation with the help of alleged middlemen and brothers Manoj and Somesh Prasad, who were taken into custody in the Asthana bribery case. Goel is considered close to Punjab Chief Minister Captain

Amarinder Singh, who had wanted to appoint him as the state police chief.

Goel had played up his role in countering the Khalistani propaganda in Europe against India to pitch in for the top job.

Last year, Pakistan-backed Khalistani groups carried out the ‘Referendum 2020’ in the UK seeking a separate homeland for the Sikhs despite protests by the Indian government.

But he has competition from the untainted R Kumar who is senior to Goel. Kumar is special secretary like Goel but in-charge of Pakistan and Counter Terrorism in RAW. Believed to have a spotless financial reputation, he is ex audit and accounts with postings in Bangladesh, Nepal and Switzerland and a near-perfect track record. A 1984 RAS officer, he was selected by lateral induction after written tests and interview.

Another sound officer in the hunt is Vivek Johri IPS 1984 batch MP cadre who is also a special secretary in RAW, Cabinet Secretariat, but junior to Kumar.

As far as the new Director IB is concerned, it is believed that incumbent Rajiv Jain may well get another extension.

Goa Legislative Assembly. (File)

PANAJI, MAY 28 (PTI): The strength of the Goa Legislative Assembly was restored to original 40 Tuesday after four newly-elected MLAs took oath.

In the new setting, the BJP has emerged as the single largest party with 17 MLAs, reversing the 2017 position when the saffron party had won 13 seats and the Congress 17 in the assembly elections.

Acting Speaker Michael Lobo administered the oath to the MLAs--three from the BJP and one from the Congress.

The legislators who took oath are Subhash Shirodkar, Dayanand Sopte and Joshua D’Silva--all from the BJP, and Atanasio Monserratte of the Congress.

All of them got elected in the bypolls held to four seats, results for which were announced on May 23.

By elections to Shiroda and Mandrem were held due to defection of Shirodkar and Sopte to the BJP last year. Panaji and Mapusa seats fell vacant due to the death of sitting MLAs--chief minister Manohar Parrikar and former deputy chief minister Francis D’Souza, respectively.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was amongst the dignitaries who attended the swearing-in ceremony held at the Assembly complex.

The ruling BJP has now become the largest political party having 17 MLAs comprising three legislators who got elected in

bypolls recently and Vishwajit Rane who had switched loyalty from the Congress after the 2017 poll results.

The Congress now has 15 members.

The BJP ally Goa Forward Party (GFP) has three MLAs while another coalition partner Maharashtravadi Gomantak Party (MGP) has one MLA. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has one legislator, while rest three are Independents.

The Pramod Sawant government is supported by the GFP, MGP and Independents.

Though the Congress had emerged as the single largest party in 2017, the BJP quickly cobbled up a coalition to form a government under late Parrikar.

Cancer-patient moves SC for last wish to ‘die in mother’s lap’ ‘TDP will play role of constructive oppn’

jan Gogoi and Justice Aniruddha Bose, issuing notice to the state, said: “Report of the present medical condition of the petitioner be obtained from the Birla Cancer Centre/Department, Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur”.

The petitioner said he needs the emotional sup-

Congress blames ‘polarisation’, Modi wave for rout in Karnataka

BENGALURU, MAY 28 (IANS): Shocked by its worst defeat in parliamentary elections, in which it managed to retain only a lone seat in Karnataka, the Congress has blamed the “polarisation” of votes and an unseen Modi wave for the spectacular performance of rival BJP, which won 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in the southern state.

“Instead of focusing on real issues like joblessness and rural distress, the BJP succeeded in polarising the electorate by whipping up a frenzy in the name of national security following February’s Pulwama terror attack and the air strikes on Balakot in Pakistan thereafter,” Congress’ state spokesman K.E. Radhakrishna told IANS. As part of a prepoll seat-sharing arrangement with its ruling ally Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S), the Congress contested 21 seats, but lost 20, including eight it won in the 2014 general elections.

The lone seat won by the party is Bangalore Rural, where D.K. Suresh defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Ashwath Narayangowada by 2,06,870 votes. Suresh is the younger brother of state Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who belongs to the politically dominant Vokkaliga community (Gowdas).

Even the JD-S won only one seat, Hassan, the home turf of party supremo H.D. Deve Gowda.

“Between mid-February and mid-April, Prime

Minister Narendra Modi addressed 10 rallies in which he invoked security concerns in the aftermath of the terror attacks and India’s surgical and aerial strikes to change the narrative from social and economic issues, while we continued to focus on the ‘Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme’ Nyay, job creation and alleviating farm distress,” said Radhakrishna.

Admitting that the party failed to notice the Modi wave as it was an undercurrent, the official said polarisation of the electorate and “money power” helped the BJP to retain the 17 seats it had won in 2014 and wrest eight from the Congress and the JD-S. “In our seat-sharing arrangement with the JD-S, we fielded joint candidates for a straight contest against the BJP and tried to ensure that our respective votes do not get divided unlike in a triangular or quadrangular contest. But our pre-poll strategy and calculations failed to work as transfer of our votes between the two allies did not happen,” lamented Radhakrishna.

Karnataka is the only southern state where the saffron party has a stronghold since 2004 when it won 18 seats, followed by 19 in 2009 and 17 in 2014, while the Congress won eight, six and nine, respectively.

“The Congress has lost more than the JD-S in this election by entering into a post-poll alliance with the

ally after the May 2018 Assembly elections to keep the BJP out of power although the two parties did not have the mandate to form the coalition government. By fielding joint candidates, it conceded winnable seats like Tumkur to the JD-S for the sake of coalition dharma,” a political analyst told IANS. The Modi wave was so intense that a veteran Congress leader like Mallikarjun Kharge suffered a humiliating defeat for the first time in his own bastion Gulbarga, a reserved constituency for the Scheduled Castes (SC), which he won in the 2009 and 2014 general elections.

“Every vote for a BJP candidate was meant to be a vote for Modi’s return to power. And the saffron ‘tsunami’ swept away Congress stalwarts like former UPA ministers M. Veerappa Moily in Chikkaballpur, K.H. Muniyappa in Kolar (SC) and three-time winner R. Dhruvanarayana in Chamramajanagar (SC),” said the analyst.

As a Congress-JD-S joint candidate from Tumkur, even Deve Gowda lost to the BJP’s G.S. Basavaraj by a narrow margin of 13,339 votes.

The BJP not only retained its sway in all the three Bengaluru seats, but also won the five seats reserved for the SCs and two reserved for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) -- all of which had been traditional Congress strongholds.

AMARAVATI (AP), MAY 28 (PTI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu Tuesday said his party will play the role of a constructive opposition and extend cooperation to the new YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh.

In his first public appearance after his party faced a humiliating defeat in the assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state, Naidu said the TDP will watch the performance of the new government for some time.

“A new government is coming in. We have to give it some time. They promised certain things; let them fulfil those promises,” the outgoing chief minister said.

The TDP will function

Chandrababu Naidu (File)

as a constructive opposition and cooperate with the new government, Naidu added.

He was addressing party workers at the state TDP office in Guntur on the occasion of the birth anniversary of party founder and legendary Telugu actor N T Rama Rao.

Paying glowing tributes to NTR, Naidu pointed out that 39.2 per cent of people had voted for the TDP in the recent general elections.

“We have to ser ve those people. We have to analyse our mistakes, rectify the lapses and re-dedicate ourselves to their service,” the TDP chief said.

He asked party workers not to get disheartened by the electoral drubbing and assured them that he would stand by them.

Senior party leaders Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, Kodela Sivaprasada Rao, K Kala Venkata Rao, among others, were also present at the gathering.

OFFICE OF THE

LANDMARK COLONY COUNCIL DIMAPUR : 797112, NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE

NATIONALIST DEMOCRATIC PROGRESSIVE PARTY (NDPP) Women Organisation Mokokchung Region “Facta Non Verba” Regd. No.56/222/2017/PPS-I

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mokokchung Region NDPP Women organization would like to congratulate Shri. Tokheho Yepthomi for being elected as the Member of Parliament in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Election 2019. We also express our heartiest congratulation to Shri. Sharingain Longkumer for winning the 26 Aonglenden AC bye-election.

We also like to express our sincere regards to the Govt. of Nagaland under the hon’ble leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Deputy CM, Shri. Y. Patton and his esteemed council of Ministers, Legislature, MLA’s and all the rank and file of the PDA Alliance partners. We look forward to greater change in Nagaland under the PDA governance.

Sd/Sd/Chipangla Tiasangla President General Secretary

OFFICE OF THE

MAO UNION KOHIMA (MUK)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Landmark Colony Council and general public appreciates D.M.C Administrator, Moa Sangtam (C.E.O), D.M.C Veterinary Public Health Cell, Dr. Sentila and her team for organising "Free Anti Rabies Cum Animal Health Care Camp" on 25th May 2019. About 250 Nos of anti-rabies vaccine were administered to Dogs along with free medicines for other domesticated animals. May our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you for the sincere and good work for the society.

Sd/S. Bendang Ao, Chairman Landmark Colony Council Dimapur, Nagaland

THYUTA SANTA TSUKONA ETSA KAKO Ete Lotha (Kyong) na kija, mekana okho na tsovo Razaphe Basa (LC) Bimla Yan n-dongo meta kutata na liko khi (shüi) liracho sana "nzontsü thyuta santa" ji tsungon 8/6/2019 yuta Enyathung taro ekhoe Shompo Jacob Yanthan meta (hapo) Razaphe Basa village jilona khiala.

Hoji tsükona nzansi liko elio jiang topvuna n-nkhyae nsitana thyuta santa shilo oro myanta thetale to tanrüka ntsitala. Elani ochona nnroa sana ochu ovungi emhok elum jiang lo (tsovo) okho shina ekhyu erong npia-la to thephata ntsijantala.

Thyuta yidong jo hoji tsungon nchuk ti ntsitav.

Ntsijan taphen 1. 9436006286 2. 9383394962 3. 7630923132 4. 8730826979

FELICITATION

MUK acknowledge and congratulate the achievements of the following members for bringing laurels to Ememei (Mao) community 1. Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze on being elected as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Outer Manipur Constituency from Naga People’s Front (NPF) Ticket.

2. Dr. Ashiho A. Mao, Scientist ‘G’ on being promoted as the Director, Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Govt. of India.

3. Prof. Xavier Mao on being appointed as the Vice President of the Federation of Central University Teacher’s Association (FEDCUTA) and Joint Secretary of the Indian Philosophical Congress.

4. Mrs. Adaphro Sylvia Mao on winning the title of Mrs. Asia Pacific Special Queen Award 2019 Ambassador and Mrs. Asia Pacific Supermodel. She represented India at the Mrs. Asia Pacific Pageant held at Singapore and Malaysia from 14th to 19th May, 2019.

The Union gives glory to Almighty God for his abundant blessings and extends best wishes to all in their future endeavors. May God bless you and be a blessing to humanity at large.

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EAST DIMAPUR SUMI STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

Niukali P Ayemi Kavika Achumi EDSSU would like to extend its appreciation to Miss Niukali P. Ayemi D/o Mr. Phushito Ayemi and Mrs. Akani Ayemi for securing distinction in 6 subjects and Mr. Kavika Achumi S/o Mr. Ghokheto Achumi and Mrs. Shirley Achumi for securing distinction in 5 subjects in HSLC examinations.

The union further wishes and pray for their bright future.

Sd/Sd/Kuputo G Chishi Mughabeto Rochill Edn. & Statistical Secy.

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he could not consume food, lost his hair and teeth completely, and his body has deteriorated. He wants to be with his mother and family in the last phase of his life,” V. Elanchezhiyan, counsel for Aasu, contended before the court.

A vacation bench comprising Chief Justice Ran-

court did not understand the effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment and their repercussions on the whole body... the cancer patient loses hope like the petitioner who has lost hope of living,” said the petition.

The petitioner, who is facing trial and is yet to be convicted, claimed he has been denied the corrective treatment for the disease, and he has been undergoing radiotherapy on a daily basis for the last eight months.

His counsel contended before the court that he may eventually lose his mental balance to comprehend the proceedings in the trial and sought immediate attention from the court on the matter.

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port of the family as he is undergoing psychological trauma and stress, and as a consequence his mental health is at risk. The counsel also placed on record a report from the premier cancer hospital which diagnosed cancer.

“The family plays an important role when the patient is found not curable... support from the family plays a significant role. Bail is the rule and jail is an exception. Aasu is getting daily radiotherapy at a hospital in Jaipur.”

Aasu moved the apex court challenging the April 24 Rajasthan High Court order, which declined any relief on his plea seeking interim bail in the case.

“The judge of the high

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New Delhi, May 28 (IANS): A cancer patient lodged in a Rajasthan jail moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking bail to fulfil his last wish of wanting to “die in the lap of his mother.”

Aasu Jaif was arrested in a counterfeit currency case in 2018. In the bail plea, Aasu said he was diagnosed with cancer after the arrest and during the period of incarceration, the oral cancer had consumed his entire body.

He has third stage oral cancer and identifies his mother as a pillar of emotional support. The court has sought a response from the Rajasthan government by next week.

“For past four months,

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019

Trump visits US, Japanese military aboard ships

Donald Trump on warship J.S. Kaga destroyer.

Tokyo, May 28 (AP): President Donald Trump is giving Memorial Day remarks to more than 800 members of the US military aboard the USS Wasp stationed in Japan.

Trump called them the “daring and mighty warriors in the Pacific” Ocean.

He says the US-Japan alliance has never been stronger. Trump says the United States endures because of brave men and women who are willing to sacrifice to defend the nation.

First lady Melania Trump introduced the president and the U.S. forces shouted “U.S.A. U.S.A.” A fighter plane, illuminated with red, white and blue lights, was parked nearby.

Just before landing

aboard the ship, he flew Marine One to a Japanese destroyer to meet with Japanese forces.

President Donald Trump had an Americanstyle greeting for Japanese forces when he saw them aboard their warship near Tokyo.

Tr u m p t o l d t h e m “Happy Memorial Day!” — a message that seemed more fitting for Americans back home who were honoring those killed while defending the United States.

Aboard the Japanese J.S. Kaga destroyer, Trump said, “I want to start by saying happy Memorial Day.” Also aboard were first lady Melania Trump, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie.

It was the last day of

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Er. N. Tia Jamir

Trump’s four-day trip to Japan. After leaving the ship, he and Mrs. Trump flew by helicopter to their next stop aboard the USS Wasp, anchored nearby.

President Donald Trump landed aboard a Japanese destroyer south of Tokyo where he was greeted

by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japanese forces.

Speaking on the deck of the J.S. Kaga docked at Yokosuka, Abe spoke of the strong alliance between the United States and Japan.

Abe says the fact that he and Trump are standing together on the ship is evidence of the “robust” nature of that alliance.

Trump, who was joined by first lady Melania Trump, thanked the Japanese forces and said they had been honored to meet Japan’s new emperor and empress. He also sent condolences to those injured when a man swinging a knife attacked commuters waiting at a crowded bus stop on Tuesday just outside Tokyo, injuring 19 people.

President Donald Tr ump will be heading home from Japan Tuesday after stopping aboard a U.S. warship to give a Memorial Day speech to U.S. forces.

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International China-Nepal port to resume cargo service Lhasa, May 28 (IANS): The port of Zham on the China-Nepal border will resume its cargo service on Wednesday, four years after it was closed due to a massive earthquake which killed thousands in the South Asian country, officials said on Tuesday. Tashi Gyatso, a spokesperson of the Tibetan regional government, said efforts had been made on geological disaster prevention and control, power supply and reconstruction of roads, water conservancy, joint inspection and crossborder facilities to meet the conditions for the resumption of cargo services.

China and Nepal will hold a reopening ceremony on Wednesday, according to Xinhua news agency.

Zham port, as the most important highway port on the border of China and Nepal, cleared more than 90 per cent of trade between the two countries before the earthquake that devastated Nepal and some border areas in Tibet on April 25, 2015. The earthquake caused severe damage to the Zham port, roads, bridges and other facilities, forcing the port to close.

Yang Guoliang, Deputy Head of the Tibetan regional commerce department, said only the cargo service would be resumed after scientific assessment.

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Clashes in four Brazil prisons leave 40 dead Rio De Janeiro, May 28 (AFP): At least 40 inmates were killed in four jails in northern Brazil on Monday over an apparent gang dispute, authorities said, in the latest wave of violence to rock the country’s severely overpopulated and deadly prison system.

The victims appeared to have been killed by “asphyxiation,” the Amazonas state government said in a statement, a day after 15 people were killed in one of the prisons.

Officials had initially put the number of dead at 42, but later revised the number to 40.

At least 25 of the victims were found in the Antonio Trindade Penal Institute near Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, where all four prisons are located.

No guns or knives were used in the killings, which prison officials said appeared to have been sparked by a “rift between prisoners who belonged to the same criminal group and were involved in drug trafficking in the state.”

The federal government has dispatched reinforcements to boost security in the jails. “I just spoke with (Justice) Minister Sergio Moro, who is sending a prison intervention team to Amazonas so that he can help us in this moment of crisis,” state Governor Wilson Lima said.

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A relative of an inmate reacts in front of a prison complex in the Brazilian state.

launched into Sunday’s mass killing at the Anisio Jobim Penal Complex, in which some of the prisoners were stabbed with sharpened toothbrushes during visiting hours, has been widened to include Monday’s deaths.

Four of those killed in the latest violence were found at the Anisio Jobim jail, which was also the scene of a prison rebellion that lasted almost 20 hours and left 56 people dead in January 2017.

Another five were killed at the Provisional Detention Center for Men and six died at the Puraquequara Prison Unit.

“The fact that the killings were coordinated across four separate prisons... suggests that this was a settling of scores,” Robert

Muggah, research director at the Igarape Institute think tank in Rio de Janeiro, told AFP. The latest violence in Amazonas, one of Brazil’s most violent states, was “almost guaranteed to inspire retribution inside and outside the prison walls.”

Outbreaks of deadly violence are a recurring problem in Brazil’s jails due to the lack of structural changes, experts said.

“Prisons continue to be places of serious violations of human rights,” said Juliana Melo, a professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte.

“The conditions are appalling, with a majority of prisoners poor, black,

badly schooled and marginalized.” Brazil has the world’s third largest prison population after the United States and China, with 726,712 inmates as of June 2016, according to official statistics.

The population is double the capacity of the nation’s jails, which in the same year was estimated to be 368,049 inmates.

The federal government had been expected to add another 115,000 inmates by the end of 2018, Human Rights Watch said in a recent report.

Along with severe overcrowding and gang violence, riots and breakout attempts in Brazil’s prisons are not uncommon.

OBITUARY

10th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Bendangienla Pongen

T. Yashimeren Imsong (G.B), Unger

(29/5/2009)

BORN : 1-3-1943 – DIED : 22-5-2019

"SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD" (Matt. 6:33)

We the bereaved family of Late Nisheto Achumi of Shena Old Village, would like to convey our earnest appreciation and profound gratitude to all the relatives, churches, neighbours, Doctors and Nurses, friends and well-wishers from different villages and organizations for your constant prayers and presence through physically, financially, materially and emotionally during the prolonged illness of our beloved father till he breathed his last.

We also deeply regret for our inability to say THANK YOU personally but we are deeply indebted for your generosity, prayers and kindness. May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your gracious deeds.

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Died on 29 May 2018 We couldn't even realize how one year has passed since we lost you. Your death has reminded us that in this world nothing is permanent. You'll always be with us in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace.

Loving family members

"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear."

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 12/05/1981 – Died : 14/05/2019 Psalms 23:6

"And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" Words are inadequate to express our deep gratitude to all the unions, organizations and individuals who helped and supported us during illness and till the time when our dearest Lt. T. Hone Konyak breathed his last and laid to his final resting place.

As we are so indebted and truly grateful, we offer our many thanks for your thoughtfulness, expressions of sympathy and comfort towards us in all different possible ways in our time of sorrow and grief which has made our loss more bearable and consoled us. With a heavy heart, we specially recount your constant care and deeds by way of supporting us in various capacities.

Though we could not thank and reciprocate your good gestures individually yet, we pray that our good Lord enriched and bless you all abundantly.

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You are still remembered with fond memories till today though it's been 10 years since you left us for eternal rest with the Lord.

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Mum, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and in-laws.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "Gone too soon"

The wife and family members of Lt. Sangtamkhaba, son of Mr. Bendangba Sangtam of Alisopur Village express heartfelt thanks to each and every individual and groups who shouldered with us through morally and physically at the sudden demise of our beloved son and husband. We are truly grateful.

A word of sincere thanks to: 1. Smti. Achitla, Commandant, 6th NAP, Tizit 2. Shri. Tia Ao, Dy. Comdt, 6th NAP, Tizit 3. Shri. Krusa, Adjt, 6th NAP, Tizit 4. Shri. Muthingnyüba, Hon'ble MLA, 52 Longkhim Chare 5. Shri. Hotongse, Public Leader 6. Shri. S. Makokba, D.W.O., Tsg 7. Shri. Moa, CDPO Naga United, Dmp 8. Rev. C. Lima & Family, Former E.S (USBLA) 9. Police Baptist Church, 6th NAP, Tizit (General, Women, Youth, Mission, CED) 10. Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) 11. C.E Dept NPBCA, Chumukedima 12. Police Baptist Church, 10th IR, Zhadima, Kohima 13. Police Baptist Church, Youth Dept, Dimapur 14. 6th NAP, Tizit, all rank and file 15. Unit School Staff, 6th NAP, Tizit Born on: 18.09.1986 16. Konyak Community, Tizit Died on: 21.05.2019 17. Lotha Union, Tizit 18. Sumi Community, Tizit 19. Sangtam Union, Tizit 20. Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Chumukedima (General, Women, Youth Dept) 21. Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Dimapur 22. Disagaphu Baptist Church (General, Women, Youth Dept) 23. Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Diphupar (General, Women, Youth Dept) 24. Police Baptist Fellowship, Diphupar (General, Women and Youth) 25. Shitovi Village Council and Church 26. J.N Aier College, Diphupar, Dimapur 27. Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang Chumukedima Union 28. Sangtam Union, Chumukedima 29. Longkhitpeh Akehda Fellowship, Dimapur 30. Alisopur Suro Union, Kohima 31. Alisopur Suro Union, Dimapur 32. Alisopur Theological Fellowship 33. Alisopur Students' Union (ASU) 34. Federating Unit, Dimapur (ASUD) 35. Alisopur Baptist Lithro (Lithrolarü) For those who tirelessly extended your support its impossible to thank everyone; please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude, we are deeply indebted.

God bless you all.

Always remembered Wife, Children, Parents and Siblings

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Loving Children, In-laws & Grandchildren

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We the family of Late G. Pukhato Sema convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all individuals, unions, friends, neighbors and well wishers who stood by us during the sudden demise of our beloved.

Your physical, financial, and prayer support had indeed helped us overcome our moment of grief. We have nothing to give in return but remain thankful in our hearts and pray that our Almighty God would bless you all abundantly for your kind deeds.

Born : 19/07/76 – Died : 21/02/19 We convey our special thanks to :1. Litsami Baptist Church 9. Hovishe Arkha (Proprietor 2. Zunheboto SBAK Aizuto Olympic Hr. Sec. School) 3. Zunheboto SBAK Nito Mount 10. Hekuto Khala, Dimapur 4. Kilo Old Baptist Church 11. Vikugha Kiba, Asukuto 5. Hekiye Baptist Church 12. Kitoho Rotokha, Dimapur 6. Kiyekhu Baptist Church 13. Kanito Chishi, Kohima 7. Atoizu Town SBAK Aizuto 14. Hokishe Zhimo, New Colony 8. Asheto Kiba Ghukiye 15. Hevukhu Chishi, Dimapur K-1467

Loving Wife, Children & Relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Khriezhünuo Kire

Born in 1936 – Died 29.04.2019

"Many Women do noble things, but you surpass them all"

Proverbs 31:29

The loving family members of Late Khriezhünuo Kire (Wife of Late Kamvü Kire, Ex-Pastor NCRC, Gariphema Village) wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the churches, various organisations, neighbour, friends and well-wishers who provided emotionally, physically, materially, financially and through prayer support at this difficult time.

To those who helped in any way, your contributions made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Rare etchings by Queen Victoria to go on display R R are etchings made

by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are going on display for the first time this summer.

A f r e e ex h i b i t i o n called ‘At Home: Royal Etchings by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’ will be held at The British Museum in London from July 18 to September.

The artworks, made by the royals in the early years of their marriage, will go on exhibition to mark the bicentenary of both their births.

The etchings, a type of printmaking involving drawing on a metal plate, were completed by Victoria and Albert in the 1840s.

Museum curators say they show the royals 'in a completely different light'. The display will present 20 artworks by the couple, featuring domestic scenes of their life in Windsor and Claremont, as well as their children and pets.

The royals were 'talented and enthusiastic amateur artists' and their works were often collabo-

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

rations, The British Museum said. Some of the etchings by Prince Albert were based on Queen Vic-

toria's earlier drawings.

The couple started etching shortly after their marriage in 1840 with the help of

notable painter Sir George Hayter. They wanted the artworks to be shown only to their close friends and family, but in 1926 King George V, Victoria's grandson, donated them to The British Museum.

This year's exhibition will be the first time the etchings have been on public display. Sheila O'Connell, curator of prints and drawings at the British Museum, said “As parents, both Victoria and Albert have been much criticised, but these images show them in a completely different light.”

“It is the perfect way to celebrate 200 years since the birth of these towering figures of British history, who were also enthusiastic artists.”

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert got married at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace on 10 February 1840. They had nine children, four boys and five girls, born between 1840 and 1857.

(Chiara Fiorillo for Mailonline)

iccardo Zacconi, the CEO of Candy Crush King, which is the developer of the popular mobile game app Candy Crush Saga, is stepping down from his position, said a regulatory filing from parent company Activision Blizzard. Co-founder of King, owned by Activision Blizzard, will become the chairman, the Financal Times reported on Sunday.

Italian businessman Zacconi, who has led the game developer for more than 16 years, will resign his executive post effective July 1. However, he will stay on as King's chairman to provide "guidance to the management" at both King and Activision Blizzard, according to the CNET. Its parent firm Activision Blizzard was already one of the largest gaming publishers in the business when it acquired King Digital in 2016 for $5.9 billion. Candy Crush game is reportedly one of the most profitable smartphone apps till date.

(IANS)

Fani in Odisha. The donation will support disaster response and provide assistance to those in need through Save the Children in India.

"Our hearts go out to those affected by this severe cyclonic storm Fani. The families and communities impacted by this devastating calamity need our support as they begin to rebuild," Sanjay Gupta, Country Manager, Star and Disney India, said in a statement. "Through our contribution, we hope to help the families affected as they recover from this cyclone," Gupta added.

With this aid, Save the Children in India will provide affected families with isney in India donated Rs 2 crore on critical shelter, basic needs and also work in Monday to aid relief and recovery cyclone shelters and temporary camps. efforts in areas impacted by cyclone (PTI)

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he shooting for a film titled “Gumnaami” based on the curious case of “Gumnami Baba”, a man many assumed to be the legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, began in West Bengal’s Asansol on Tuesday.

The film is being directed by National Awardwinning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji with veteran Bengali hero Prosenjit Chatterjee playing the titular role.

“As we start ‘Gumnaami’ shoot today, Mahakaal gives us his blessing,” Mukherji tweeted.

Earlier, the director

had mentioned that Bollywood singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo would also “be an integral part of Gumnaami”.

“My bestest of wishes to the entire team of #Gum-

nami that starts today under the Captain’s Baton of @ srijitspeaketh. Particularly elated because the Mahurat shot will be shot at the Andal Airport in my Constituency Asansol.. Cheerzz,” Supriyo wrote on Twitter.

After the film’s announcement, the late leader’s grand-nephew Chandra Kumar Bose had said that it was a “criminal offence” to term “Gumnami Baba” as Netaji in disguise without any documentary or photographic evidence.

The film is scheduled to release during Durga Puja in October. Although there are several theories

about the nationalist leader resurfacing, there have been strong claims by certain quarters of Bose having lived incognito as “Gumnami Baba” or Bhagwanji or Mahakal in Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad district.

The Indian government constituted as many as three probe commissions to ferret out the truth behind Netaji’s disappearance.

In 1999, the Mukherjee Commission, led by retired Supreme Court judge M.K. Mukherjee initiated an exhaustive six-year-long probe into the “alleged disappearance”.

Though Mukherjee,

in the report, nixed the air crash theory, he did not conclude that the ‘sanyasi’ was Bose due to the “absence” of any clinching evidence.

Incidentally, a documentary “Black Box of History” made a couple of years ago by Amlan Kusum Ghosh on the Netaji mystery, has footage (taken without Mukherjee’s knowledge) in which the retired judge is heard saying: “I am 100 per cent sure that he (the monk) is Netaji.”

The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government in 2015 declassified 64 files on Netaji.

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he world’s tallest, Statue of Unity in Gujarat built by Larsen & Toubro, has entered the globally-acclaimed 2019 World Architecture News (WAN) Awards, an official said here on Tuesday.

The WAN Awards showcase the best international design in current and future projects, and the award ceremony is likely to be held in July.

“This is a significant and deserving recognition of India’s engineering skill and project management,” S.N. Subrahmanyan, CEO and MD of L&T, said on the recognition for the Indianmade engineering marvel.

“The Statue of Unity was by far one of the most complex and challenging assignments we have executed and being featured along with several other global engineering marvels is a truly remarkable achievement, not only for L&T but for the entire nation,” he added.

Constructed in a record 33 months, the world’s tallest statue stands at 182 metre (597 feet) as a memorial to the contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the country’s freedom struggle and the stellar role he played in unifying the country into a nation.

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L&T’s Whole Time Director and Senior Executive Vice-President M.V. Satish said the Statue of Unity is not only a triumph of teamwork but also of digitalization.

“We were operating in an extremely tough terrain and hence used a range of geospatial technologies like DGNSS, terrestrial LiDAR, drone-based photogrammetry for our geological surveys and sonar for the hydrographic survey. Every one of the 6,500-odd bronze panels were RFID-tagged that rendered assembly and erection much easier,” Satish added.

The Statue of Unity -- one of the few man-made objects visible from space -is situated on Sadhu Bet, 3.2 kms downstream from the Narmada Dam, comprising a complex with a museum, a memorial garden, a designer bridge connecting Sadhu Island with the mainland along the Narmada River, an internal five km-long roadway, an administrative complex, a conference centre and a star-rated hotel.

The statue, designed

by Maharashtra’s legendary architect Ram V. Sutar, was conceived as a naturalistic depiction of Sardar Patel in his characteristic style in a walking pose, rising out of a star-shaped geometric base that covers the entire Sadhu Hill.

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Seminar on digitalization of Subroto Cup

Coordinator of Subroto Cup, Rajesh Murali addressing the gathering during the seminar on digitalization of Subroto Cup at the Directorate of YRS, Kohima on May 28. (DIPR)

D I M A P U R , M ay 2 8 (NPN): Seminar on digitalization of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament was held at the Directorate of Youth Resources and Sports, Kohima with coordinator of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, Rajesh Murali as resource person on May 28.

According to DIPR, DSOs, PISs and coaches and other YR&S officials attended the seminar.

Murali said Subroto Cup, a prodigy of the Indian Air Force, has inked a longterm partnership with Ajna Holding AB where the latter will provide the tournament with end-to-end competition management through its dedicated web portal and application, which will be utilised to track player development, fixture management, match insights and registrations.

The Ajna app aims at developing the coaches in

India with a very modern tech-driven platform with a curriculum designed by experts in Sweden.

Ajna Holding’s IP focuses on registering, tracking, analyzing, scouting and developing the best players under the vision of the Subroto Cup. Murali said the move will allow the competition to reach the hinterlands of the country to identify and map players from remote locations at a young age. It

T20 leagues need Indian representation, feels Lara

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS): After a highly successful first season, the second season of the GT20 league will get underway on July 25 and continue till August 11 with 22 matches to be played, including three play-off games and a final. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is still very particular about not letting contracted Indian players playing in any T20 league, apart from the Indian Premier League (IPL), GT20 brand ambassador Brian Lara feels there is need to change for the good of the gentleman’s game.

Speaking to IANS, Lara said that while every nation is bound to have its own policies, having the talented and attractive Indian players playing in leagues like the GT20 would help the budding players in those countries grow.

“I am not being critical of the BCCI or their cricketers, but the world needs to see some of the great cricketers from India playing here as well. I

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dunno where that stands.

No hiding the fact that the Indian cricketers are the most attractive players.

“It will be great to see the players from different countries coming together and playing in these leagues. It helps the game and one of my own jobs is to get into schools and see if we can help them play the game,” he explained.

Lara made no bones about the fact that while he loved playing Test cricket, the present generation of fans love the short and sweet version of T20 cricket.

“T20 is the only format. The game has evolved and I didn’t play T20 cricket. I played Test cricket and

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Sergio Ramos wanted to leave Real Madrid to join a club in China.

M adrid, M ay 2 8 (Agencies): Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos asked to leave the club to join a team in China on a free transfer, president Florentino Perez has revealed.

According to Skysports, Perez says Ramos and his agent approached the club claiming they had received “a very good offer from China”, but says Madrid had refused the defender’s request.

“They (Ramos and his agent) came to see me in my office and told me they had a very good offer from China but the league rules over there wouldn’t permit them to pay the transfer fee,” Perez told radio station Onda Cero.

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to tell him? We said this couldn’t happen but we’d speak to the club to satisfy him but that Real Madrid could not afford to let its captain leave for free as that would set a terrible precedent for other players.”

The 33-year-old Spain defender, who is Madrid’s longest-serving player, has won four Champions League titles but has been blamed for the club’s exit from this season’s competition to Ajax.

Ramos was found by UEFA to have intentionally got suspended for the second leg of Madrid’s Champions League last-16 tie with Ajax Amsterdam, which they lost 4-1 to exit the competition at the earliest stage since 2010.

I enjoyed that and won’t change anything. But T20 is the only format that is actually going to make a difference. It will help take the game into countries that are now playing for the first time.

“It is a short and exciting version. It is the same length of time as baseball.

It is the game to be played and I played a lot of Test cricket and you have to face facts. People are more interested in coming to the stadiums, watch the game for 3 or 4 hours, see a result and then push off,” he pointed.

Commenting on his own experience in the first edition of the GT20 league, Lara said: “It has been a great experience. The associate countries of the ICC need competitive cricket and they need the best players in the world to come in and show them what the game is all about. I think it was a great success in the first year. Obviously there will be teething problems here and there, but that should be done away with in the second year,” he said.

will also help the Subroto Cup prepare a master database of players and teams, which will give immense benefit to the users as well as participants.

It will help to curb the age fraud issue to a great extent as well as the coaches and teams who have contributed to the development of players could be recognized and awarded.

Under the revamped process, Subroto Cup has opened the registration pro-

Khelo India App helping in assessing children’s fitness

New Delhi, May 28 (PTI): Khelo India Mobile App, an application developed by Sports Authority of India, is helping in assessing the fitness levels of school-going children through a battery of tests, and providing insights into which sport they would be most competent in.

The App can be used to take tests like Body Mass Index for fitness assessment, Plate Tapping test to assess co-ordination, Sit and Reach test to assess flexibility, 600MT Run/Walk to assess stamina, 50 metre dash – Standing Start to assess speed, Partial Curl Ups to assess abdominal muscular strength and endurance, Plate Tapping test to assess hand-eye co-ordination,

India recalls Ramandeep for FIH Series Finals New Delhi, May 28 (PTI): India’s seasoned striker Ramandeep Singh was on Tuesday recalled to the Indian squad to be led

by Manpreet Singh at the FIH Men’s Series Finals, commencing on June 6 in Bhubaneswar.

Ramandeep, who has been out of action due to a knee injury, has returned after a gap of nine months.

Varun Kumar, who was rested for the Australian tour, and Amit Rohidas have also made a comeback, while midfielder Sumit also returns to the team. Birendra Lakra has been named Manpreet’s deputy for the upcoming tournament as Hockey India announced the much-awaited 18-member squad.

The 26-year-old Ramandeep will be seen tackling India’s forward-line alongside Mandeep Singh, Gursahibjit Singh, Simranjeet Singh and Akashdeep Singh.

India has been grouped in Pool A along with Russia, Poland and Uzbekistan while Japan, Mexico, USA and South Africa are grouped in Pool B.

cess online. Schools will now be able to upload player and team information, track player development in line with leading international competitions. Each state body can also view their player’s development contributing to the national development.

He further said that the tournament focuses on grassroot football in the country and around 5,75,000 children from 36,000 schools have participated in the tournament so far. Foreign teams from Brazil, Ukrain, Israel, United Kingdom, Switzerland and others have also taken part in the tournament. He said Rs. 3,50,000 is given to winners of each boys and girls junior team and Rs. 2,50,000 is given to the winner of boys sub junior team.

D i r e c t o r Y R & S, Akumla Chuba expressed gratitude for the opportunity to experience a direct interaction with the organisers of the Tournament. “Although our officers went to Guwahati and learned something earlier, we can have a deeper interaction today” she added.

Flamingo Balance Test to assess balance and Push Ups to assess endurance.

Flexibility, co-ordination, muscular strength, endurance, stamina are important for youngsters aspiring to take on sport professionally. The tests can be taken by children from ages 5-18 years, with tests prescribed for every age group.

1000 schools and 70,000 students across the country have already taken the tests with the help of their Physical Training Teachers, and the scores of each one of them have been fed into the App, with an effort to identify children with the best scores across the country, who have the potential to take up sports professionally.

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Rahul, Dhoni hit centuries but concerns remain at top for India C ardi f f, M ay 2 8 (IANS): A new day, but it was the same old story for the Indian top-order as the overcast conditions got the better of the much-famed batting line-up in their warm-up game against Bangladesh in Cardiff.

While New Zealand had gone for the kill after sniffing blood, the Bangladesh bowlers couldn’t manage the same as the Indians finished on 359/7 in their 50 overs, riding on a brilliant century by K.L. Rahul and a dominant 113 by old warhorse M.S. Dhoni.

Keeping aside those two knocks and the quickfire 46-ball 47 from skipper Virat Kohli, it was again a case of conditions making the batsmen sweat. While ODI deputy Rohit Sharma managed 19, opening partner Shikhar Dhawan scored just 1. The much spoken about Vijay Shankar also managed just 2 as the Indian scoreboard read a scary 102/4 at one stage.

But the 164-run partnership between Rahul (108) and Dhoni ensured that another embarrassing collapse was avoided.

Even though Rahul scored a century, it wasn’t before he played and missed quite a few. In fact, while the Indian team management decided to stick with Rahul at the muchdebated no.4 slot, it would have been interesting to see whether a bowling attack with better penetration would have let Rahul fly away to a century after a start that saw him woefully short on confidence.

K.L. Rahul, left, and MS Dhoni cheer each other during the warm up match against Bangladesh in Cardiff, England, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

The sun peeping through the clouds and D h o n i ’s a c u m e n a l s o helped as the former Indian skipper looked to ease pressure off Rahul by taking the attack to the Bangladesh spinners. In fact, it almost looked like the Dhoni of old as he used the depth of the crease to perfection against the Bangaldesh spinners.

But then, these warmup matches are to finetune the areas that need attention. And going by the form of the Indian batsmen in the top half, there is plenty to worry for skipper Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri.

Dhawan was the first to go as he was trapped plumb in front after he planted his foot across the line of the ball from Mustafizur Rahman. His worry with the one that

leaves the left-hander was clearly behind his undoing in this case.

In case of Rohit, it has to be more of disappointment and frustration at the way he chopped one onto his stumps due to his inability to read the slowness of the ball. Trying a pull off the front foot, he looked to have played the shot a tad bit early.

Kohli’s dismissal was against the run of play and it doesn’t and it was a case of over attacking. While it is no justification, but then, Kohli’s form is definitely not a worry when it comes to adapting to English conditions. But Shankar’s typical dismissal behind the wicket off pacer Rubel Hossain will definitely be a cause for concern. Trying to play at one too close to leave, all Shankar managed was an edge to the keeper.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column we the bereaved family and relatives of Late THEPUREYO TETSEO, S/o Vekrosa Tetseo would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, church, organisations, unions, societies, institutions and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially, materially and emotional support and prayer at the sad demise of our beloved Late Ayo Tetseo on 24th May 2019 We convey our special thanks to :1. Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima 2. Thipüzumi Welfare, Kohima 3. Thipüzumi Prayer Fellowship, Kohima 4. Principal and Colleagues, GHSS Pfütsero 5. Parents and Teachers Association, Pfütsero Govt. College.

6. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Kohima.

7. PUBC New Reserve, Kohima 8. Pfütsero Town Baptist Church and Youth.

9. Chokri Area Games and Sports Association.

10. Thipüzumi Youth Organisation 11. Thipüzu Baptist Church 12. Athra Kezüro 13. Haleyon United 14. Student Union, Govt. College Pfütsero 15. E.U Pfütsero Govt. College 16. Lekromi Sub-body, Pfütsero Town 17. Prayer Centre, Chokriba 24. TMT HSS, Pfütsero 18. Hesühmi Khel, Phüsachodu 25. Chakhesang Woman Welfare Society, T. Chikri 19. VCC, Phüsachodu Pfutsero 20. Zhipa Colony Friends, Pfütsero 26. Rükizumi Youth Organisation 21. Pfütsero Badminton Association 27. 16 A/C NPF Party, Pfütsero 22. Phek District Badminton Association 28. Neiba Kronu, Minister 23. Phek District Sport Association 29. Küdecho Khamo We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone by name but we pray that Almighty God showers abundant blessing in return.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Lt. Er. Yevika H. Kiho (Kichilimi)

Born 06/05/1956 – Died 24/05/2019

29th May 2019

“A year has gone by since you left us to be with the Lord God, But your sweet memories lives on afresh with us” We miss you deeply.

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“If we have died with him, we shall also live with him” We the bereaved family members of Lt. Visilie Zashümo express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, societies, organizations, Unions, doctors, nurses and staff of various hospitals who have rendered unconditional support physically, financially and emotionally with unceasing prayers and shared our grief and loss of our beloved father who expired on May 24th 2019.

We fall short of words to acknowledge the genuine kindness and support towards our family. May our living God Bless you all abundantly.

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FRENCH OPEN: Zverev, Potro, Azarenka, Osaka win Premier Badminton League begins today

cash of Rs. 1.50 lakh and runners-up Rs. 80,000.

The individual awards Kohima, May include player of the 28 (NPN): Six league and most teams will vie for promising player. the coveted title The categoof the 1st Naries for the league galand Premier are U-15 for boys Badminton single, U-17 girls League 2019, single, U-19 boys which comdoubles, men’s mence on May singles, men’s dou29 (Wednesday) bles, mixed doubles at 10 am at Indoor (men-40+ and open Badminton Stadifor women) and men’s um, Kohima. The 85+ doubles. three-day long league The participating teams is organised by Nagaland are, Raging Phoenix, Shuttle RockBadminton Club (NBC) under the aegis of Nagaland Badminton As- ers, All Beats in Group-A and Panama Shuttlers Mon , Kohima Smashers, Beits sociation.

The opening ceremony will graced Badminton Club in Group-B.

by DC Kohima, Anoop Khinchi as special WEDNESDAY’S MATCHES guest, while welcome address will be delivered by Er. John Metha, president NBC Riging Pheonix vs Shuttle Rockers (11 am) and keynote address by Joseph Sumi, Beits Badminton vs Panama Shuttlers general secretary, NBC. Ragging Pheonix vs All Beats The champion’s team will receive a Panama Shuttlers vs Kohima Smashers Correspondent

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Victoria Azarenka

Naomi Osaka

PARIS, MAY 28 (AFP): Alexander Zverev survived a bruising four-hour battle to reach the French Open second round on Tuesday while dangerman Juan Martin del Potro also progressed.

While in Women’s singles, Two-time Grand Slam winner and former world number one Victoria Azarenka defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) and world no. 1, Naomi Osaka eked out a 0-6, 7-6, 6-1 victory over Karolina Schmiedlova.

German fifth seed Zverev, a quarter-finalist in Paris in 2018, battled past Australia’s John Millman 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 2-6, 6-7

(5/7), 6-3.

The champion in Geneva last weekend fired 57 winners past world number 56 Millman who stunned Roger Federer at the US Open last year.

However, he also committed 73 unforced errors on a blustery day in the French capital.

Next up for Zverev is Swedish qualifier Mikael Ymer, the world number 148 of Ethiopian origin, who marked his Grand Slam debut with a 6-0, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) win over Slovenia’s Blaz Rola.

Argentine eighth seed Del Potro, a semi-finalist in 2009 and 2018, made the second round with a

3-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 win over Chilean world number 58 Nicolas Jarry.

Next up for the giant Argentine is a clash against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka.

Jarry lived and died by the sword on Court Suzanne Lenglen, his 47 winners almost cancelled out by his 41 unforced errors.

Azarenka, ranked 43 in the world, beat 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko in a match which featured 13 breaks of serve.

Ostapenko has now lost in the first round in her last two visits to Paris with her wretched performance highlighted by an ugly 60 unforced errors.

C a n a d a ’s B i a n c a Andreescu, the surprise champion at Indian Wells, marked her Roland Garros debut by beating Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.

The 18-year-old, playing for the first time since Miami after suffering a shoulder injury, hit 58 winners and 60 unforced errors in the tie suspended due to darkness on Monday night. There were also 17 breaks of serve in the match which stretched to over three hours.

Meanwhile, according to The Telegraph, Naomi Osaka, winner of the last two grand slams, survived an almighty scare before

Footballers held for La Liga match-fixing claims L o n d o n, M ay 2 8 (Agencies): Police investigating an alleged matchfixing ring targeting Spain’s top three football leagues have arrested several people, including current and former players and senior club figures.

The country’s national police force said on Tuesday that its officers had carried out nine searches across Spain in connection with match-fixing, money laundering and criminal gangs.

“We’re expecting to make 11 arrests, among them current and retired first division players, current second division players and club presidents and managers,” the force said in a statement.

“The operation has established that those under investigation made deals with different players to ‘fix’ at least three games in the first, second and third divisions.” The statement said that the attempt to fix the division three game proved unsuccessful, leading the players involved to make up the losses by throwing another game.

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La Liga has reported a further eight possible matchfixing cases to police. (BBC)

second division game had seen a surge in betting, with 14 times the normal amount of money being wagered.

La Liga de Fútbol Profesional (the Professional Football Legaue) said it reported its suspicions over a division two match in May last year between Sociedad Deportiva Huesca and Gimnástic de Tarragona.

Spanish media reported that those arrested included

the former Real Madrid and Spain player Raúl Bravo, Agustín Lasaosa, the Huesca president, and several other people connected with the club. Huesca’s lawyer, Pedro Camarero, said the mood was calm despite the uncertainty over what may happen.

“We’re not worried at the club and have said we’ll cooperate with whatever the investigation needs from

us,” he told El País.

La Liga hailed the police operation as proof that anti-fixing measures introduced five seasons ago were working.

“We would like to thank the extraordinary job done by the national police to break up this organised group that had been engaged in criminal activities to obtain economic benefits by fixing matches on Spanish soil,” it said in a statement.

The league also said it had filed nine illegal betting complaints to the judicial police during the 2018-2019 season, and drawn 18 nonprofessional matches to the attention of the General Directorate of Gaming for possible action.

The national police said the operation – carried out by Europol, the General Directorate of Gaming and La Liga – had established a familiar pattern.

Matches were selected and efforts made to generate the most money by agreeing combined bets on half-time results or the number of corners taken. Members of the football teams were then approached.

advancing to the second round.

Osaka’s opponent, Slovakia’s world No 90 Karolina Schmiedlova, won the first set 6-0 and twice served for the match in the second but was broken on both occasions.

During the second attempt, Schmiedlova was two points from victory but Osaka, who appeared to be crying into her towel at the previous change of ends, dug in and ultimately eked out a 0-6, 7-6, 6-1 victory after 1hr, 54min.

The second set tiebreak proved to be a major turning point, with a deflated Schmiedlova winning only won game thereafter, as a liberated Osaka began to find her range.

Osaka’s reward for the victory is another awkward looking encounter - this time against twotime grand-slam champion Victoria Azarenka, who earlier on Tuesday defeated Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets.

Should Osaka end up winning the tournament, she will be the first player other than Serena Williams to win three consecutive majors since Martina Hingis 21 years ago.

LaLiga clubs partner with schools in India M u m b ai , M ay 2 8 (IANS): LaLiga Football Schools will see direct involvement from three clubs -- Sevilla FC, Real Betis and Celta de Vigo -- as they will adopt projects in Pune (Turf Up), Bangalore (Tiento) and Noida (Pathways School), a statement said.

The association will include the involvement of the clubs in the organisation of training programmes for the coaches, training kits of the participating students and more engagement opportunities for the students like giveaways and merchandising.

The LaLiga Football Schools programme was launched in India in 2018 with the aim of grassroots development of the sport in the country. Top LaLiga clubs are now joining hands with LaLiga and investing into the future talent in this country by hosting select LaLiga Football Schools programmes in three cities in India.

Copa America: Neymar stripped of Brazil captaincy; replaced by Alves

Neymar and Dani Alves are team-mates at Paris StGermain.

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (Agencies): Neymar has been replaced as Brazil captain for next month’s Copa America by his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Dani Alves, the country’s football federation (CBF) has said. According to CNN, the 27-year-old was made permanent captain eight months ago after leading the Selecao to the quarterfinals at last year’s World Cup, but was informed by manager Tite on Saturday that Alves would take over. “Daniel Alves will be captain of the Brazilian national team in the friendly matches against Qatar and Honduras and in Copa America Brazil 2019,” the CBF said in a statement. Defender Alves, 36, who

has 138 caps, has captained Brazil four times, the most recent occasion being a 1-0 win over Germany in March 2018. Neymar has had disciplinary issues this season. He was banned for three matches

by French football authorities earlier this month after a video posted by a spectator at the Coupe de France final appeared to show him striking a fan after a brief confrontation.

PSG had said it would appeal the ban. The striker was also recently banned from European competition by UEFA for an Instagram post criticizing match officials in charge of the French club’s Champions League defeat to Manchester United in March.

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