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AFSPA will continue in Nagaland: Rijiju
N E W D E L H I , M AY 1 (AGENCIES): Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, will continue in Nagaland as it is a “special case” and the “peace agreement” hasn’t been finalized there yet. Apart from eight police stations in Arunachal Pradesh, where ASFPA continues to be imposed, Nagaland, Manipur and Assam are the only three States in the North East that continue to be under AFSPA. Last year, the Home Ministry gave up its power and asked the Assam government to take a decision on continuing AFSPA in the State. Rijiju had told The Hindu that, “Revocation of AFSPA in Meghalaya is definitely related to improvement of the security scenario in the NE. AFSPA is imposed both by the State and the Centre. It was withdrawn by Tripura (in 2015). “It is a joint effort by the State government and the Centre. Security is a subject where both the Centre and the State should come together without any politics. In Assam also the
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situation has improved, that is why the Home Ministry withdrew it but it is imposed by the State government.” He said he was not sure if AFSPA would be lifted from Nagaland in future. “Nagaland is a special case…the peace agreement has not come about yet. There are many underground factions as well. There are issues like rivalry among different factions…I cannot say about the future policy,” Rijiju said. According to The Hindu report, Nagaland’s deputy chief minister, Y. Patton said the State government would reiterate its request to the Centre to revoke AFSPA.
Gov, CM extend Rain expected to Moatsu greetings continue in state D I M A P U R , M AY 1 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio extended greetings to the Ao community on the occasion of Moatsu festival, which marks the completion of sowing season. In his message, Nagaland Gover nor, P.B. Acharya appealed to the Ao community to preserve the rich tradition and culture through the festival and also promote peaceful co-existence in the society for all round development in the State. He also called upon the community members to take time and thank the Almighty for His unwavering love and blessing. “May the festival of Moatsu bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Aos in particular and Nagas in general,” said Nagaland Governor. CM: Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, also extended greetings on the occasion of Moastu, especially to the Ao community of Nagaland. In a tweet, Rio prayed that the festivities promote peace, brotherhood and unity. “Let us all celebrate under a spirit of oneness,” he wrote on twitter.
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D I M A P U R , M AY 1 (NPN): Light rains with one or two moderate spells are expected to continue over several parts of Nagaland during the next 48 hours. In a press note, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said these premonsoon rains would also be accompanied by thundershowers, squally winds, along and lightning strikes. Further, the intensity of these activities is likely to increase by May 4, 2018 onwards. During this period, light to moderate rain and thundershowers with isolated heavy spells are a possibility, NSDMA stated. Dimapur, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto would get to see premonsoon showers for the entire next one week.
“The discussion on the Naga political situation is on and we are expecting the Government of India to solve the problem at the earliest. We have requested to lift AFSPA but we have been asked to wait for some time. When the solution (Naga deal) comes, automatically AFSPA will go,” Patton said. On April 1, the Home Ministry revoked AFSPA in Meghalaya and restricted it to eight police stations instead of 16 in Arunachal Pradesh. Last year, the Home Ministry gave up its power and asked the Assam government to take a decision on continuing AFSPA in the State. In the case of Assam (excluding areas covered by the Guwahati municipality) and Manipur (except seven Assembly constituencies in Imphal) the respective State governments exercise the right. As per MHA’s data, in the northeast, there has been a reduction of 96 % in casualties among the security forces from 289 in 1997 to 12 in 2017. The year 2017 recorded the lowest insurgency incidents.
CMO Dmu cautions Govt appoints PDA functionaries NSSATA phase-I against buying stir from today MAY 1 (NPN): unlabelled products Chingwan as chairman & Lhoungu Co-CHAIRMAN DIMAPUR, Nagaland Sarva Shiksha AbDIMAPUR, MAY 1 (NPN): Dimapur chief medical officer (CMO), Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi has appealed to consumers not to purchase food products that do not have proper labels. In a press release, the CMO said it has come to the notice of his office that many food business operators (FBO) in Dimapur district are manufacturing/packaging, storing and selling food articles, besides packaged drinking water of 10/20 litres jars, without FSSAI and ISI/BIS certification numbers. According to him, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 prohibits selling of any food item to consumers without manufacturing date/best before date, expiry date, net quantity (weight/volume), veg and nonveg logo, FSSAI, BIS number, manufacturers’ detailed address, etc, on package labels. And defaulters are punishable with fine up to Rs 2 lakh, he added. Kinimi asked consumers to submit written complaints/ letters in case of any complaint related to food safety standards to the designated officer of food safety in CMO office for further necessary action in the interest of public/consumers.
DIMAPUR, MAY 1 (NPN): The Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) ministry has been expanded after 13 party functionaries were given either cabinet or ministers of state status. The expansion was in addition to the elected members NDPP (18), BJP (12) NPP (2), JD-U (1) and Independent (1) who are cabinet ministers or advisers (some with cabinet status). On Tuesday, Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya okayed the inclusion of 13 party functionaries of the four PDA alliance partners-- NDPP, BJP, NPP and JD (U) through separate notifications issued on May 1, 2018. According to the notification issued by the cabinet secretariat, the three who were given cabinet status included—NDPP president, Chingwang Konyak, who was appointed as chairman of PDA; state BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu, appointed as PDA co-chairman and NDPP secretary general, Abu Metha who was appointed as member secretary. In another notification, the following ten party functionaries who were given rank as ministers of state included- Neiba Ndang (NDPP), H Chuba Chang (NDPP), Charlie Sekhose (NDPP), James Vizo (BJP), Eduzu Theluo (BJP), Yanbose Murry (BJP), Ato Yepthomi (NPP president), Sasank Ghatraj (NPP general
Petroleum dealers call off strike D I M A P U R , M AY 1 (NPN): Indefinite statewide strike called by petroleum retailers and transporters of Nagaland demanding the release of a tanker driver and handyman, abducted by armed miscreants on April 20, was called off on Tuesday afternoon considering the “welfare of the public.” The four petroleum associations agreed to reopen all petrol pumps across the state with immediate effect (May 1). This followed a meeting between Commissioner Nagaland Sentiyanger Imchen and IGP (Range) Wabang Jamir and representatives of four associations– Kohima Petroleum Dealers’ Association (KPDA), Dimapur Petroleum Dealers’ Association (DPDA), Nagaland Tanker Transport Association (NTTA) and Oil Tanker Drivers’ Union (OTDU) to deliberate on
the issue. As per the undertaking made during the meeting, chaired by Commissioner Nagaland, the associations assured to open the petrol pumps for the welfare of public with immediate effect. Meanwhile, a press note issued by the four associations, stated that the Commissioner Nagaland assured the petroleum dealers and truckers that the government would leave no stone unturned for the safe release of the tanker driver and the handyman. Based on the assurance, the associations said they decided to call off the strike for the welfare of the public. The bodies further thanked the state government for probing the matter with outmost sincerity, the public for their valuable support and the media for the invaluable coverage.
BAN expresses concern
Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has expressed concern at the situation arising due to the abduction of an oil tanker driver and helper near New Helipong village, Tuensang district and the subsequent closure of petrol pumps throughout Nagaland. While condemning the heinous act, BAN through a press note also appealed to the abductors to release the two persons unharmed. BAN also appreciated efforts of the State government and initiating discussion with four petroleum organisations . It also thanked the four organisations for giving an assurance to open the petrol pumps for the welfare of the public. The association further urged the State government to step up their efforts so that the abducted persons are rescued unharmed.
secretary), G. Viccashe Sumi (NPP hiyan Teachers’ Association executive member) and Y.M. Hum- (NSSATA) Tuesday said it tose of the JD (U). has decided to launch phase-I agitation, as decided earlier, in the form of pen down strike starting from May 2, 2018 “till further direction.” In a press release, NSWasting no time, Nagaland Pradesh Cong ress Committee SATA president, Penthungo (NPCC) has hit out at the PDA Y Yanthan, and general secgovernment for what it described retary, Vinoka Sohe, said they as total “violation of the Election met advisor for school educaModel Code of Conduct” by ap- tion, and department officials pointing individuals belonging to at the advisor’s office, Kohima various political parties either in the on Tuesday to discuss about rank of cabinet minister and minister the ultimatum served on April 23, 2018 on the government. of state. However, the signatoQuestioning the Chief Electoral Officer Nagaland and Election Com- ries said the discussion could mission of India, NPCC took to twit- neither produce any concrete ter and asked: “Isn’t this a gross viola- solution nor could the governtion of Election MCC in addition to ment give any assurance to the being illegal appointments that will be association. Therefore, they a burden on state exchequer?” said the association was left The party also posted on twitter with no other option but to the scanned copies of appointment initiate the agitation. notifications, tagging CEO Nagaland, Meanwhile, the assoElection Commission and others. ciation has directed all its NPCC general secretary, GK members to strictly adhere to Zhimomi, also took to twitter and the resolution passed. Furslammed the appointments. He said all ther, it expressed regret to top NDPP-BJP, NPP and JD (U) party the public and especially the functionaries have been accorded with student community for the cabinet and minister of state status. inconvenience caused. The “Truly change has come, more association has also sought VVIPs sans nameplates. Incredible support and cooperation from Nagaland where anything and every- all right thinking citizens and thing is possible,” Zhimomi tweeted. organisations.
NPCC slams govt; says violation of poll conduct
Air Deccan begins flight operations Staff Reporter
D I M A P U R , M AY 1 (NPN): Under the regional air connectivity scheme of Ude Desh Ke Aam Nagrik (UDAN), Air Deccan began its operations-- KolkataDimapur flight service via Shillong and Agartala from May 1. When contacted, Dimapur airport authorities confirmed that the flight arrived Dimapur around 1 p.m. Air Deccan resumed its services after it had withdrawn operations in 2007. Officials had said that initially a 19-seater will operate between Kolkata and Dimapur. It will start from Kolkata at 7.50 a.m. and make stops at Agartala and Shillong en route to Dimapur. It will return to Kolkata at 3 p.m. on the same day. The flight will be available on all days except Sunday.
MMRVCF serves ultimatum D I M A P U R , M AY 1 (NPN): Mokokchung to Mariani Roadside Villagers’ Concern Forum (MMRVCF) has demanded immediate blacklisting of a contractor over alleged failure to execute IRQP work from km50 to Km63 on NH-702D under Mokokchung division. In a notice addressed to the commissioner & secretary PWD (NH), the MMRVCF convener, Imchawati Kichu, cautioned that failure to blacklist the contractor the public would take necessary course of action after May 15, 2018. The forum also warned that in case of failure to start the work on or before May 15, 2018, the public would initiate agitation or file PIL, whichever was deeded fit. MMRVCF stated that the said work was to be completed on or before April 30, 2018. However, it said the contractor executed
the work initially and removed all the labourers and machineries from the spot in the middle of March 2018. As such, the MMRVCF said it made an agreement with the contractor in the presence of executive engineer PWD (NH) Mokokchung division-II. In the agreement, the forum said the contractor assured to complete the work within the limited period of April 2018. However, it said the same agreement was ignored by the contractor. It accused the contractor of intentionally neglecting the execution of work till April 30, 2018. In view of the above, the forum said it submitted a petition to the chief engineer PWD (NH) on April 23, 2018. In the petition, the forum said it suggested blacklisting the contractor, but the responsible department did not take any action till date.
PWD (R&B) clarifies on SRDP fund diversion issue Trash cans installed in offices, schools DIMAPUR, MAY 1 (NPN): Department of PWD (R&B) has reacted to the PIL filed before the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court over the PDA government’s alleged attempt to divert Rs.15 crore provided under Special Road Development Program (SRDP) 2017-18, which was secured by the previous NPF-led DAN government. In a press release, PWD (R&B) chief engineer (CE), Limadongdang Jamir, stated that the question of attempt to divert funds did not arise. He said the previous government accorded 17 works during 2017-18 under Special Road Development Program scheme on February 3, 2018. However, the work orders could not be issued due to the electioneering process. After formation of the present PDA government, chief engineer said 17 projects were reviewed out of which two were retained while 10 other projects were prioritised. Accordingly, Jamir said necessary reappropriation and the administrative approval and expenditure sanction were accorded on March 5, 2018 for 12 reviewed projects to the concerned department. CE also said that the supply order for supply of emulsion and bitumen for
Administrative Approach as on 03.02.18 Sl.No. Name of Work (Rs. in Lakhs) 1 R/Maintenance of road from Naginimora to Tiru 20 Km (Mon Dist) 50.00 Imp of circular road from new colony via daily market to veterinary Zunheboto west 2 50.00 town 10 Km 3 R/Maintenance of road at Samzuiram village Peren Dist 300.00 4 Carpeting & Maintenance of Zunheboto Town Road 5 Km 150.00 5 Construction of Hanging bridge under 32 A/C Atoizu, Zbto Dist 75.00 6 Maintenance of Approach Road to Longtoker Village 50.00 7 Imp of Road from NAP Junction to Shamator town 5 Km under 58 AC, Tsg Dist 100.00 8 Salangtem road below Jamir bridge, Mkg Dist 65.00 9 Construction of Drainage and Road at Darogapathar, Dimapur 100.00 10 R/Maintenance of Thonok to 19 Waphur Road Noklak 50.00 11 Constn of Road from Heningkunglwa village to Dimapur Kupunala road 6 Km Peren Dist 60.00 12. Constn of Niuland bridge culvert Dimapur 70.00 Constn of Apporach road to Christian Mission School, Sechu road and side drain at 13 30.00 Sechu (Zubza) Kohima 14 Imp of road at new district headquarter, Peren 100.00 15 Imp of road from Peren-Tenning-Nsong, Peren 150.00 Approach Road, Soiling, Metalling, drainage and protection wall at middle Bayavu 16 50.00 Hill, Kohima 17 Maintenance of Road from Purana Bazar, Tolovi Jn to Old Naga Cemetery, Dimapur. 50.00 Total 1500.00 (Rupees one thousand five hundred lakhs only)
Rs.5 crore, which was earmarked for immediate repair and maintenance of 12 district headquarters, were placed and on receipt of emulsion and bitumen, maintenance works of the roads were being currently implemented in the 12 district headquarters.
According to CE, the change of project and re-appropriation of fund was done procedurally. Further, Jamir said that the amount that was drawn earlier was re-deposited into the government treasury. (Cont’d on p-7)
DMC administrator Moa Sangtam with others after installing the plastic trash cans. (NP)
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DIMAPUR, MAY 1 (NPN): Continuing with its effort to maintain cleanliness in the city and to make it “cleaner, greener and healthier”, the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) installed plastic trash cans in two government offices and three educational institutions here on Tuesday. DMC administrator Moa Sangtam along with Living for Environment (LiFE) members installed the cans at DC’s office and Commis-
sioner of Taxes office, Dimapur. He said plastic trash cans would also be installed in all the offices and educational institutions in the coming days. DMC administrator also said all plastic waste accumulated in the cans would be collected by the DMC by the end of every week for recycling. For this, DMC would be procuring plastic shredding machine where collected plastic waste would be recycled, Moa added. He said the initiative was being undertaken in collaboration LiFE, a non-governmental organisation. K Y M C
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TSU night tuition centre celebrates silver jubilee
Neituolie addressing the gathering during TSU night tuition centre silver jubilee launching programme on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent
Kohima, May 1 (NPN): Tsiituonuomia Students’ Union (TSU), Kohima village celebrated its night tuition centre silver jubilee under the theme “treading the right path of better education”, at T. Khel indoor stadium on Tuesday. As part of its celebration, the union will also be organizing various activities during the year. Treasurer T.Khel Gazetted officers’ association
Neituolie Phewhuo in his address urged the students of their duties and responsibilities by respecting and honouring their parents when they are still alive. He cautioned the young minds to keep away from bad habits and love of money that will destroy their lives and society. He also suggested more playgrounds so that children by involving in sporting activities maintain healthy lifestyle. He further lauded the effort
of the pioneers of the night tuition centre which has provided opportunity to many students to study and perform well. Convenor organizing committee Kevisevolie Solo in his jubilee greetings said the students’ union effort has reached another milestone in the field of education development. He said the organizing committee and TSU along with various committees have unanimously decided to chalk out jubilee plans
and actions with various activities that would culminate in the month of December this year. For which, he sought the cooperation to make the jubilee a meaningful and fruitful celebration. C h a i r m a n T. K h e l council Thepfuvilie Suohu, Dzieseneituo Belho, heah teacher GMS T.Khel Teisovinuo Solo, SMC, GMS T.Khel Zhakuo Whuorie and Keviyie Belho (tuition students) also addressed the gathering. T.Khel frontal organizations presidents released the TSU night tuition centre silver jubilee plans and actions to be carried during the eight months long celebration. The programme was chaired by member organizing committee Kevisenyii Zatsu, invocation prayer by pastor Flames of fire Baptist church Kohima Ruokuolhoulie Solo, special song were presented by Vireizhiinuo Solo and Vidisenuo Belho, night tuition activity reports was presented by social & cultural secy. TSU & incharge NT centre Neizovolie Solo while vote of thanks was said by president TSU Vikuonyii Solo.
Gov fetes UPSC rank holder DIMAPUR: Governor, PB Acharya, has congratulated Swapneel Paul, from Dimapur, for securing 64th rank in the recently declared UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Exam 2017. The gover nor said Paul’s achievement has not only made his parents proud but the state and the nation also and expressed hope that he would continue to contribute to the society positively. The governor also extended his congratulates to Paul’s parents, teachers and friends, without whose support and guidance the achievement would not have been possible.
One arrested for illegal gambling
DIMAPUR: One youth has been arrested by Dimapur police from Blue Hill area Dimapur for carrying out illegal gambling in public places. The arrested youth has been identified as Lovito Yepthomi (28), Addl. Dy. Commissioner of Police/PRO, Dimapur police said in a press statement. Six dices, one hollow box and plastic sheet used for illegal gambling have been seized from his possession, PRO said. A case has been registered at East Police Station Dimapur.
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12 students from Mumbai University arrived Dimapur airport through the initiative of the Nagaland Governor and Indian National Fellowship Centre. They will stay in the village for seven days exchanging cultural programmes and strengthen the relationship between students of various educational institutions.
D I M A P U R : AT M A Wakching block conducted two-day training and demonstration programme for women group on April 28 and 30 on vermi-composting and green manuring with special reference to draincha. In a press statement, ATMA Wakching block said that the demonstration was done on silage making for pig feed, bio-
ing disaster. He also stressed on lack of fire safety norms while constructing buildings, and urged to obtain permission from the responsible authority by following follow basic norms so that in the event of any fire incident, the inferno was contained from spreading to nearby buildings. Commenting on the importance of conserving Mt.Tiyi Forest, he said community participation was important for success of any project and appealed to the villagers, colonies to
DIMAPUR: Euro International School (EIS) Dimapur, organized an educational field trip to popular pizza chain- Dominos on April 30 for a “Junior Pizza Making Activity”. This was informed by EIS Dimapur principal, come forward and regu- Sandeep K Jain in a press statement. The children were late laws and legislations served a small pizza each and a bottle of juice. Each for preserving natural re- participant came back with a “Junior Pizza Maker” certificate from Dominos. sources. SP, Wokha Bharat Markad also spoke during the function.. DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has condoled the untimely deKey note address was mise of Khanngam Kashung of Mailiang village (Wung delivered by DFO, Wokha Tangkhul Region) on April 30 in Ukhrul. In a condolence Zuthunglo Patton, and role note, MIP said late Kashung joined the national service of Forest Fire-Impact and in February 2018 as a home comer and was transferred responsibilities was present- to the WTR in March 2018 after oath taking at the CHQ ed by B.O Changpang. Hebron. He was earlier in the MNPF (Manipur Naga Short speeches were Peoples Front) as Deputy Finance Secretary before joinalso delivered by secre- ing the NSCN. MIP said that GPRN will cherish the sertary Lotha Hoho, president vice he had rendered to the nation during his brief union Lotha Students Union and with the government. NSCN further extended heartfelt representatives from Village condolences to the bereaved family members, and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. and colony council.
Kohima, May 1 (NPN): Department of Geology & Mining, Nagaland Civil Secretariat organized a farewell programme for two of its outgoing officers, addl. secretary M. Hangsing, and joint secretary Kedukhwe Chirhah. Both joined Nagaland Secretariat Service in the year 1983 and retired on completion of 35 years of service after having served in various departments unK
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the office chamber of DMC administrator. All allottees have been informed to attend the meeting. LOU/DHEP consultative meeting: Doyang Hydro Electric Project (DHEP) has convened consultative meeting with local employees on May 2 at 1 p.m. at NRC hall Doyang. All local employees of Doyang Hydro Electric Project (DHEP) and the office bearers of LOU/DHEP have been asked to attend the meeting. NBA emergency general meeting: Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) has called for an emergency general body meeting on May 4 at 12 p.m. at its office chamber Dimapur. All local bars in the state have been requested either to be present in person with collective views of the respective bar or to convey through telephonic information. DCE: Dimapur Chudi Ekhung (DCE) has convened a general meeting-cum-selection of new office bearers on May 5 at 2:30 p.m. at West City near DC Court Junction, Dimapur. Lost and found: A black and white purse containing 11 number of ATM cards with some cash has been found in Dimapur. Rightful owner has been asked to collect the purse and ATM cards by contacting at 9862666174.
Faculty development programme was conducted for the teachers of St. Thomas High
To mark “World Malaria Day”, Ahthibung Youth and Students’ Union in collaboration with Naga Army conducted cleanliness drive at Ahthibung town under Peren district on April 25. The drive was initiated by commander lt. col. Vitoyi Zhimo and major, Khetoi Kiba, Kuki region of Ahthibung town.
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The outgoing officers along with commissioner & secretary, director and department staff on Tuesday. (NP) der different capacities. On the occasion, Commissioner & Secretary, Geology & Mining, Imjung M. Panger, read out the service profile of the retiring officers. He congratulated the outgoing officers and lauded them for their sincerity and hardwork. Outgoing Addl. Secretary, M. Hangsing in his address said that completion of 35 years in service was a great achievement and credited God’s grace as he was retiring in good health
ANATG meeting: All Nagaland Ad-hoc Teacher’s Group (ANATG) 2015 Batch has called for a general meeting on May 2 at 12 noon at ANSTA Rest House, Kohima. All members have been requested to attend the meeting. Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan: In pursuance of the ongoing “Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan” being observed throughout the state from April 14 to May 5, Secretary Home, Rovilatuo Mor, has informed that District Co-ordinating Officer and the Deputy Commissioners to submit a consolidated report for their respective district with brief write up and photos. The report in hard as well as soft copy may be submitted to the Home Secretary before May 7 for onward submission to the Ministry. SBAK-NM consultative meeting: Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu( SBAKNM) will be organizing a consultative meeting along with a seminar on May 4 at Mission Centre Nito Mount. It therefore, has informed all the invitees- pastors, Deacon chairman, village council chairman/ village development secretary (VDB) under the churches SBAK-NM to attend the seminar. DMC meeting with allottees: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has convened meeting with allottees of New Market (East side) Block-C on May 4 at 1 p.m. at
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logical control of insects School, Signal Nagagaon Dimapur by the chief coach of RC’s child and development and pests and also on oyster centre, N.R. C Nair and his associate, G. Kannan on April 12 at the assembly hall. mushroom cultivation. The resource persons were C. Jaitok Phom, Pangchong and BTM, Roseline. Later, dish wash kits, mushroom spawns and draincha seeds were distributed among the women group. Meanwhile, Chingtok Food Security Group has been formed with 12 women members at Shiyong village.
Pre-fire season workshop in Wokha
DIMAPUR: Department of Forest on May 1 organized a one-day workshop on pre-fire season awareness among line departments, village, colony councils and NGOs at Forest colony community hall, Wokha. The workshop was graced by Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, DIPR reported. In his address, DC highlighted on the structure of disaster management authority and stressed on the importance of availability of resources and instruments to be used dur-
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and sound mind. Later out going officer, Joint Secretary, Kedukhwe Chirhah in his speech emphasised that the department has the potentiality to become a revenue generator which will become a major developmental force in the State. Speaking on behalf of the staff, director Wanthang Rengma congratulated both the retiring officers for rendering 35 years of dedicated public service and praised the officers for their sincerity and helpful
nature especially in official matters. Managing director, NSMDC Ltd. Kikamanen Jamir, in his speech, praised the retiring officers for their dedication and professionalism. The programme chaired by under secretary Vekusheyi Rhakho began with an invocation prayer by Besuyi Khokhru and ended with a closing remarks by Lilly Thong Metha, Junior Section Officer.
ZPO condemns assault on advisor DIMAPUR: Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) has alleged that its advisor Kengim Kulimbe, was allegedly physically “accosted” by some persons on April 27 at his residence at Jalukie Town. In a condemnation note, ZPO media cell claimed that some persons barged into Kulimbe’s residence and physically accosted him. ZPO said that it was unfortunate that such “horrendous scheming have been encouraged and rowdily perpetrated” by one village community against a peace loving citizen. Asserting that the scale of seriousness of such offence have never been left unpunished, ZPO warned that failing to ensure befitting punishment upon the offenders according to the law of the land at the earliest; the competent law and order enforcing agencies under Jalukie Sub-division of Peren district shall be solely held responsible should even a “mayhem follow suit”.
Guest speaker Sangtam Baptist Church Chumukedima pastor, Tsalichem Sangtam along with faculties and graduating students of Messenger Bible College (accredited member IATA) Chumukedima during the college first convocation exercise on April 28.
BSAN undertakes dignity of labour
Ruopfuzhano Whiso (standing 3rd from L) along with BASN members and volunteers infront of the vegetable kiosk at Kohima on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent
KOHIMA, MAY 1 (NPN): In an encouragement to the unemployed youths of the state, Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN) members led by Ruopfuzhano Whiso, who is set to represent Nagaland Femina Miss India 2018 has set up a project under “dignity of labour” by selling vegetables at kiosk near police headquarter Kohima. Whiso, who finished
first runner Miss Nagaland 2017 contest said, that project “Beauty with a purpose” was one of the various projects she has taken up before the main competition. Through this project, she wished to inspire and encourage the unemployed Naga youth in the state to do something so that they can earn. She further said that youth should change the mindset of seeking for government but should
be ready to work in any field. BSAN member Mele Pucho said that selling vegetables would continue on Wednesday, where vegetables will be sold at cheaper rate from the market price. He said the profit earned will be donated to charity and help the people interested in this profession. Vegetables such as garlic, brinjal, cabbage, chilly, bitter gourd, cucumber, ginger etc will be sold on Wednesday. K
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(L-R) CEO of EA Neichute Doulo addressing the participants. Construction Workers at Eco Village, Tsiepama on Tuesday. Members of WDLSA and officers.
Representing the Dr K &T Keditsu Foundation, Dr. Thejavinuo Keditsu spoke about the common ailments that can affect women at any age and time. Keeping in mind that many of these women sit in areas where there were no proper toilets or facilities to avail drinking water, she said women need to take precautions to enjoy a healthy life. Addressing the women vendors, CEO and coordinator of EA and social group of ventures, Neichute Doulo, asserted that the only way to get rich was to save, make good investments and seek ways to increase income. Urging the women to be wise in making economic decisions, he highlighted some other livelihood enhancing opportunities that the women can explore to
increase their income. A follow up of a prior session, the second cycle of the programme at Dimapur witnessed sessions on legal rights, health care and financial management. The participants comprised of around 100 women street vendors from all over Dimapur district. A session on the saving schemes and products of EA under its cooperatives wing EATACOL was conducted by branch manager Dimapur, Temsurenla Ao. EA is undertaking the project for women vendors across the state to inform, empower and equip the street vendors to enhance their living standards. Entrepreneurs Associates had also conducted similar workshops in Kohima and Pfutsero with plans for more in other
Workshop on culture & traditional heritage
DC Wokha constitutes DLSC for by-election
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Korea likely in the near future? Yes. No. Can’t say.
WEATHER FORECAST May 2
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Max Min
Agartala A stray morning thunderstorm 30 23 Aizawl
A t-storm around in the p.m.
Guwahati A morning t-storm in spots
24 18 28 20
A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy
25 18
Itanagar A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy
30 19
Shillong A morning t-storm in spots
18 14
Imphal
Kohima
Mostly cloudy with a t-storm
21 14
Dimapur A morning t-storm in the area 29 19 Mkg
Cloudy with a stray t-storm
24 14
Tuensang Cloudy with a stray t-shower 17 11 Wokha
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018
A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy
Zunheboto Cloudy; a t-storm in spots
23 18 21 12
D imapur : I n c o m memoration of International Labour Day, various programmes were organized by District Legal Services Authorities, Nagaland Builders and Other Construction Workers (NBOCW) and Entrepreneurs Associates on May 1 across the state. Entrepreneurs Associates: As part of its ongoing initiative “Uplifting Women Street Vendors” project, Entrepreneurs Associates’ (EA) organized a day- long programme at Dimapur in partnership with the Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA), the Dr K & T Keditsu Foundation and Caring Friends, India. A press statement from EA said, Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Dimapur-cum-DDLSA secretary, Ajongba Imchen
encouraged the vendors to know their rights and be empowered through knowledge. Coinciding with International Labour Day, the CJM informed the participants of their certain rights and privileges ensured in the constitution. Reminding that proper toilets and drinking water were the basic needs and should be available to them at all their work places, he encouraged the women to fight for their rights. Highlighting on the intricacies of the street vendors Act that was passed in India in 2014, he said that the act was yet to be put in place in Nagaland. CJM and the panel lawyers from DDSLA also interacted with the women and informed them that they could avail their services at any time.
Participants at the Workshop on Culture and Traditional Heritage of Nagaland.
DIMAPUR: As a part of the ongoing Cultural Exchange Programme under the banner of EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (initiative of MHRD, GoI), a workshop on “Culture and Traditional Heritage of Nagaland” was organized on April 30 at the Conference Hall, Nagaland University, Lumami.
At the workshop, Neizhanuo Golmei presented a paper on the “Land Ownership Systems of the Nagas” and highlighted the value of land and the different levels of ownership among the Nagas. Dr. Maibam Radharani presented on “Representation of Culture in Art and Artifacts”.
Dr. Neizo Puro also presented an audio-visual display of the high points of tourism in Nagaland and Dr. Tovishe Phucho presented on “Traditional Foods of the Nagas. Peter Ki presented on the “Rite of Passage: A case Study of Maram Tribe”. Dr. Bijayasundari, faculty in-charge of the
GHS Burma Camp observes ‘National Road Safety Week’
Students holding driving awareness placards during Road Safety Week observance.
DIMAPUR: National Road Safety Week from April 23 to 30 was obser ved by Gover nment High School (GHS) Burma Camp, wherein students were taken out of the school campus and taught on various safety guidelines. A press release from GT GHS, Burma Camp, Omega G. Naga stated that, a variety of programs related to road safety were organised to enlighten the students on road safety, K Y M C
driving rules and cautions. During the week-long observance a variety of educational banners, safety posters, safety films, pocket guides and leaflets related to road safety were also distributed to road travellers and students as well. Students were made aware of other rules such as traffic signals, guidelines on how to cross roads, using sidewalks, and staying safe in a moving vehicle. Students were also
taught, how to conduct prejourney inspection, importance of wearing seat belts & helmets, maintaining speed limit and the ill effects of driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicating substances was also explained to them. The school also organised a painting competition on the topic “road safety” for students of class 10 to mark the success and end of the week long observance.
14-member team from Dr. Harisingh Gour University Sagar gave an “Overview of Madhya Pradesh”. The Workshop was chaired by Dr. Pitheli K. Jimo, while Dipika Paul was the rapporteur. The workshop came to an end with a concluding remarks from the chairperson.
DDPA annual general meeting adopts resolutions
DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Pensioners’ Association (DDPA) during its annual general meeting held on April 28 at Town hall, Dimapur after thorough discussion had passed several resolutions in the interest of its members. The meeting was attended by around 400 delegates, said DPPA president, I. Meren Longchar and secretary, C. Daipao Krome in a press statement. Thawang Konyak retd IAS exhorted the pensioners while chief manager SBI T.A. Paul highlighted on the important guidance related to banking and facilities for the pensioners. The audit report was presented by DDPA secretary, C. Daipao Krome. The house after thorough discussion on the DDPA constitution had voted for the constitution for adoption with immediate effect. Earlier, the meeting commence with an invocation prayer by senior pastor Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur, Rev. Dr. Weyiete Lohe, while the president DDPA, I. Meren Longchar welcomed the delegates.
DIMAPUR: In view of the announcement of by-election to parliamentary constituency by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Deputy Commissioner & District election officer (DC & DEO) Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon has constituted the following members as the District Level Standing Committee (DLSC) for operation of model code of conduct in Wokha district. The committee members were: Deputy Commissioner & Assistant Returning Officer Wokha, D r. M a n a z i r Je e l a n i Samoon as chairman; SP Wokha, Bharat Laxman as member; representative of all registered national and states political parties as members; DPRO, Stephen Ngullie as member; and EAC & MCC nodal officer, Vejoyo Swuro as member secretary.
districts of the state. KDLSA and NEN: An awareness programme on rights and entitlements of unorganized workers on the occasion of International Labour Day was organised by North East Network (NEN) in collaboration with Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) at LCS Building Kohima. In his address, DC Kohima, Rajesh Soundarajan stressed on the need of a comprehensive scheme to cover all the social, economic and health aspects of the vendors. He stressed on the importance for vendors to organize themselves while carrying out their business and not to hamper the pedestrian and traffic, and to come up with various plan to look after their business.
Assistant Labour Commissioner, Department of Labour, Avile Vitso also stressed on the various scheme availed in the various department. Retainer lawyer, Sunjib Rana briefed about the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) followed by interaction and concluding remarks by Dolly Wotsa, programme associate NEN. The programme was attended by 47 beneficiaries. Special number was presented by Bamboo Market (vendors) BOC, Kohima and short film ‘My Rights, My identity’ (15 mins) was screened. NBOCW: In Kohima, 50 construction workers under Kohima wing of the Nagaland Builders and Other Construction Workers (NBOCW) along with team members of
Zynorique Initiatives Tuesday gathered at Eco Village, Tsiepama to celebrate the achievements of the NBOCW workers. The International Labour Day, also known as Labour Day or Workers’ Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the International Labour Movement which occurs every year on May Day. WOKHA: Wokha District Legal Service Authority (WDLSA) in collaboration with office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner Wokha organized a mini-camp for unorganized sector (NSLSA Scheme) to commemorate the day Lotha tribal council hall Wokha town. In a statement, WDLSA para legal volunteer, Alex Tsopoe said that WDLSA secretary, Seyielenuo Mezhii gave key note address on International Labour Day while Assistant Labour Commissioner Wokha, Renjamo Lotha gave a brief guidelines to the beneficiaries regarding the scheme and its benefits. Altogether 36 members attended the camp while 21 beneficiaries got registered under the building and other construction workers schemes.
37 villagers treated for acute gastroenteritis at New Chalkot DIMAPUR: Around 37 villagers were treated for acute gastroenteritis after it broke out at New Chalkot Village, Peren on April 30. Informing this in a press statement, village council chairman, Ngulkhoneh Hangsing said that the outbreak occurred due to heavy rain, which led all potable water sources of the village contaminated and villagers severely affected by contaminated water. As the condition of the villagers became critical, VCC said it called for distressed help on Tuesday to CMO Peren and Assam Rifles post, Ahthibung. However, timely response from both Government agencies, the situation was brought under control and adequate medicines given to village ASHA to counter such criticality in future by the Government agencies, VCC said. Two teams led by Dr. Vezokholu Khamo, MO PHC, Ahthibung and Dr.
A villager being treated by Assam Rifles medical team at New Chalkot Village.
Ramhhgum, CHC, Jalukie along with BFNA (Battalion Field Nursing Assistant) of AR reached the village in due time and treated the villagers who were severely affected. Meanwhile, village chief of New Chalkot village, Sehkholal Hangsing expressed gratitude to the government agencies for their timely medical assistance. Gastroenteritis, also
known as infectious diarrhea, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves the stomach and small intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Fever, lack of energy, and dehydration may also occur. Transmission may occur due to eating improperly prepared foods, drinking contaminated water, or through close contact with an individual who is infected.
Health mela at Longleng, Chare village DIMAPUR: First ever mega legal service camp was held at Longleng on May 1 at local ground. Deputy Commissioner Longleng John Tsulise Sangtam said that this was the first ever mega legal service camp in the district organized to make citizens aware of the services provided by different agencies and department. He said it was a privilege for the public because the purpose of the camp was to educate and create awareness by the legal service authority to the people about their rights and services provided by the Government. He was however, optimistic that the camp will be beneficial to the people. In her keynote address secretary DLSA & Chief Judicial Magistrate, Longleng, Tucuno Vamuzo said the camp was successful because of the support of the district administration, law enforcement agencies and village council which understood the needs of the society. Member secretar y N S L S A , M e z ivo l u T. Therieh in her inaugural
Beneficiaries at the health camp in Longleng. speech spoke about importance of documentation and paper works in today’s’ world. She also expressed happiness on the presences of differently able persons at the camp. The programme culminated with vote of thanks by Akumla Longchari, State Coordinator NSLSA. Tuensang: District Health Society (DHS) Tu-
ensang conducted “Health Mela” at Chare village (Tsaru village) under Chare block on April 30. According to CMO Tuensang, Dr. T. Pangjung Sangtam and media officer, Kupje Buchem, the medical team was headed by CMO and accompanied by deputy CMO, Dr. I. Temsu Longchar, DPO (NLEP), Dr. Sungmo Chang, DPO (DVBO), Toso Angami,
dental surgeon GNMs, ANMs and other staff under CMO office. Altogether, 238 patients (115 female and 123 male), six ANC patients and 15 patients with tooth extraction treated and given medical services. Apart from health services, focus group discussion was also conducted. IEC materials were also distributed during the programme. K Y M C
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Mnp CM launches ‘Go to Village’ mission
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CPM workers protest nonpayment of salaries
Karimganj, May 1 (PTI): The contractual workers unions of Cachar Paper Mill (CPM) in south Assam’s Barak Valley staged a day-long protest, alleging non-payment of salaries for the past 20 months. Members of several contractual workers unions staged the protest Monday in front of the mill, demanding immediate payment of pending dues. CPM Project Workers Union president Manabendra Chakraborty said that an indefinite hunger strike was to be staged by the contractual workers on April 23, but it was deferred after the management assured three months’ outstanding salaries within this month. The management, however, paid only one month’s salary and said that the remaining two months’ salaries would be paid before April 30, Chakraborty said.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh launching ‘Go to Village’ mission on Tuesday. people. Government doesn’t belong to any political party. It belongs to the people and is for the people,” he said. Stressing that the government endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ collective effort towards inclusive growth, the chief minister said that the government believe in treating everyone fairly and equally to bring inclusive development in the state. He said that the mission “Go to Village” evolved after a series of discussions
and meetings with bureaucrats and HoDs of various departments. Reiterating that the present government was committed to working for the welfare of the people, Singh assured that his government would extend every possible help to uplift the lives of the people. He said that this mission would create an opportunity to build a bright future of the people of the state. “Since 1972, there has been democratic elected
government in the state. However there has been minimal positive change in the state. Welfare schemes and benefits meant for the poor and needy people weren’t given systematically for the last many years,” he said. Under the new mission, government would identify the eligible and deserving beneficiaries and would deliver government services at their doorstep. The chief minister said that a review meeting would be held next week with all
78 illegal structures to be demolished in Tripura
Assam Congress district unit chiefs appointed
Agartala, May 1 (PTI): Tripura’s BJP government has decided to demolish 78 ‘illegal’ structures, including offices of political parties and trade unions, in West Tripura district, an official said. “We have issued notices to owners and claimants of buildings, who have encroached upon government lands in 78 places of West Tripura district. These include various buildings of political parties and trade unions,” District Magistrate Milind Ramteke told reporters in Agartala. The notice has also asked the occupants of those buildings to remove their belongings in the next seven days. “The illegal buildings would be demolished in the presence of Tripura State Rifles personnel and state police after May 6. If needed, central armed forces would also be deployed,” Ramteke said.
A survey to identify these illegal structures was completed in around 25 days, he said. Ramteke said the list of illegal structures might get longer if more such buildings are found during the next seven days. “This is a cabinet decision. The administration has put up notices on the identified structures. We would not take responsibility of belongings and possessions in such offices after the demolition drive,” Ramteke said. Several of these buildings, however, are not registered under any name and the notices may not serve the purpose, the district magistrate added. CPI(M) central committee member Rama Das said she was not aware of ownership details of all party offices in state. “I am not aware if any of our party offices have been identified as illegal in the drive,” she said.
Storms kill 8, damage 10,000 houses in April
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educational, religious and office establishments - were hit by devastating storms during the same period, he added. The scale of devastation in the month of April this year, as ascertained by ASDMA, was higher than what was recorded in the same month last year. Sonitpur, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Karimganj, Nalbari, Barpeta, Baksa, Hojai and Darrang districts witnessed severe storms from the first week of April. Incessant rain has continued to lash several parts of the northeast in the last 24 hours with light to moderate rain occurring at most places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura, along with isolated spells of heavy rainfall in Tripura. Light to moderate rain has also occurred at many places over Arunachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours. An IMD report on Monday said light rain occurred at most places over the state of Mizoram during the last 24 hours. It further stated that the day temperature fell markedly in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, and fell appreciably in Nagaland during the last 24 hours.
Agartala, May 1 (Agencies): Two persons have been arrested for allegedly attacking the convoy of a BJP politician at Karbook on Monday. Police said a mob of nearly 40 people waylaid the convoy of Burbumohan Tripura, the BJP MLA of Karbook constituency, while he was returning home from Agartala that evening. When the politician refused to step out of his vehicle, the people allegedly began pelting stones. Tripura and another BJP leader, Kamal Diwan, were injured in the incident. The two were taken to a primary health centre in the neighbourhood, where they were administered first aid. Mochan Reang (35) and Swapan Debbarma (37) were arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged by the MLA’s bodyguard at the Karbook police station later that night. They will be produced before a court on Tuesday. The reason for the unrest was not immediately known. Superintendent of police (control room) Harakumar Debbarma said an investigation was on.
The Shena Old Union Dimapur Area (SOUDA) in great honour extends its heartiest congratulations to Miss DITOLYN SUMI, D/o K. Hekishe Sumi in securing such feat, TOPPER in M.Sc. (Agriculture) exam from the College of Post Graduate Studies, Barapani, Meghalaya, under Central Agricultural University, Imphal. Her strong determination and hard work have brought laurels to the union. The Union further wishes success in her commitment towards the firm in her near future. K. SHETOHO ACHUMI P. KATOI ACHUMI Chairman, SOUDA General Secretary, SOUDA
IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE
NO.REV-1/90-D/
Dt. Dimapur the 26/04/18
Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. W. Chumomo Kithan resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 433, Dag No. 457/541 measuring an area 01-00-06 located at Block No/Village Bamunpukhuri, Mouza No 03 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 04-05-18. Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland DP-3417
AFFIDAVIT
I, Shri. Prabin Kumar, S/o. Krishan Kumar, presently residing at 7 AR, C/o. 99 APO Dimapur Nagaland, and permanent resident of ViII-Jaji, Dist & Teh- Sonipat, Haryana do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as follows :1. That I am bonafide citizen and law abiding citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address. 2. That in my official and other documents my Correspondence address is written as Vill- Model Village, P.O. & P.S. Kimin, Dist-Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh and I opt to change my Correspondence Address as VilI-Jaji, Dist Teh- Sonipat, Haryana for all my official Correspondence purposes due to shift of my permanent residence. 3. That I have sworn this affidavit to declare change of my permanent Address for all official correspondence referring to me. 4. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief nothing materials is concealed. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 1st day of May 2018 at Dimapur. Regd. No. : 2227/2018, Date : 01/05/2018 Notary Public DP-3399
Dearest Vinoka If there was a list of words to describe you on your birthday this would be it: bad,naughty, immature, bad ass,embarrassingly hilarious and irresponsible human. hehehe, you get the point right ?? Anyway, happy birthday. We hope that after today we can still put with up for another year. hahahah With lots of original morom from, Viputo Arkha and Ziliro Anar
NPP wins Williamnagar Assembly seat in Meghalaya
Shillo ng, M ay 1 (PTI): National People’s Party candidate Marcuise Marak was Tuesday elected MLA from the Williamnagar Assembly seat in Meghalaya, increasing the party’s strength to 20 in the House. The 60-member Meghalaya Assembly has an effective strength of 59. Marcuise polled 9,656 votes and defeated his nearest rival and Independent candidate Sengbsth R Marak by a margin of 4,736 votes, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkogor told PTI. Polling for the seat was postponed following the death of NCP candidate Jonathone N Sang-
ma in an IED attack on February 18, days before the February-27 Assembly election in the state. With the announcement of today’s poll results, the ruling NPP has equalled its strength with that of the Opposition Congress. The Congress and the NPP now have 20 MLAs each, United Democratic Party 6, People’s Democratic Front 4, BJP 2, Hills State People’s Democratic Part 2, Khun Hynniewtrep N a t i o n a l Aw a k e n i n g Movement 1, NCP 1 and 3 Independents. In all, nine candidates contested in the April 27 elections in Williamnagar.
CADC future in Mizoram CM’s hands, says MNF Aizawl, May 1 (PTI): The issue of who would rule the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram is now the court of Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) said here Tuesday. The CADC is an autonomous council for ethnic Chakma people living in South-Western Mizoram bordering Bangladesh and Myanmar. It was formed under the sixth schedule of the Constitution in 1972. Election to 20-member CADC on April 20 had thrown a fractured mandate. While the MNF bagged the highest 8 seats, the Congress won 6 and the BJP 5. Election to one seat was stayed by the Gauhati High Court. The MNF said its lead-
ers today met state District Council Affairs Secretary Rodney L Ralte to discuss the development arising out of the BJP-Congress combine staking claim and the MNF asking for a floor test to prove strength. The BJP and Congress members formed a post-poll coalition and a saffron party leader staked claim to form the executive committee. The opposition MNF had also called on Governor Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma demanding that they be called for majority test on the floor of the CADC as the party won the highest number of seats in the election. Ralte, in a statement, said the state government was considering two options - either to go for a floor test as suggested by the MNF, or invite the BJP-Congress
KIVIKHU GHAMI KUPOSHUKULU, DIMAPUR FELICITATES
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GUWAHATI, May 1 (Agencies): Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds have inflicted considerable damage in the state during the ongoing pre-monsoon season. According to the latest Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report, eight people lost their lives in thunderstorms in April and over 50 thousand people were affected in several districts across the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley areas of the state. An ASDMA spokesperson said 942 villages have been affected by thunderstorms from April 1 to April 28 as rain accompanied by thunderstorms wreaked havoc in several parts of the state. “While a total population of 55,911 were affected by storms from April 1 to 28, a total of 8,106 kutcha and 1,273 pucca houses were partially damaged. As many as 586 kutcha and 29 pucca houses were fully damaged by storms during the month of April when pre-monsoon activities reached a peak,” the ASDMA spokesperson told TOI. As per reports received from the respective district authorities, a total 75 institutions - including
New Delhi, May 1 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi has appointed chiefs of the party’s 33 district committees (DCC) in Assam, AICC general secretary Ashok Gehlot said Tuesday. Kushal Kumar Sarmah has been appointed the Guwahati city DCC chief, while Dip Gogoi and Atuwa Munda are the Jorhat and Dibrugarh unit heads respectively, he said in a statement here. The appointments were a part of efforts to strengthen the party in the north-eastern state in view of the next Assembly polls in Assam, slated to be held in 2021, a party leader said, requesting anonymity. The BJP had dislodged the Congress in the 2016 Assembly elections, bringing the UPA major’s 15-year uninterrupted rule in the state to an end.
Two arrested for attack on Tripura BJP leader’s convoy
With immense pride and honour, we, the Kivikhu Ghami Kuposhukulu, Dimapur, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Khuito Murumi, SDO (PWD) (R&B), Kohima, Nagaland; son of Phuheto Muru, for bringing laurels to the Sumis in general and Kivikhu Village in particular on being conferred PhD Award (Civil Engineering) with specialization in structural Engineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology during the 48th Annual Convocation, 2017. God bless you with success in your future endeavour. (Kahoto Jimo) President
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IMPHAL, May 1: BJPled coalition government’s ambitious mission Khungang Chatse (Go to Village), which aims to reach the unreached remote areas of Manipur, was launched by chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday. The mission was launched simultaneously in 60 villages across 60 Assembly constituencies of the state after Singh formally launched it at Laphupat Tera Komlakhong, a remote village in Imphal West district. Giving direct benefits to the villagers at their doorstep was the motto of the new mission of the BJP-led government, the chief minister said after launching the mission. “Human oriented politics is the foremost principle of my government and the government is committed to deliver good governance and to bring inclusive development in the state,” he added. Singh maintained that politicians should refrain from doing politics that affects the lives of the people. “We shouldn’t give sufferings and pains to the
the officials to assess the requirements and data collected from the camps. There are 2515 census villages in the state and the data collection of the requirements of such village would be completed in 11 months, he added. The chief minister also appealed the people to come forward and avail the benefits being provided under the mission. He informed that secretaries, commissioners, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries have been relieved from normal file works and are entrusted to concentrate mainly to policy formulation and execution of such kind of initiatives. In Senapati district, PHED minister L Dikho launched the mission at Punanamei village. Speaking at the launching programme, Dikho claimed that the government of Manipur has been able to reach the people at the doorstep and bridged the gap among different communities of Manipur. The minister also appealed the people to actively participate in the government through keen awareness of government schemes and program.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PHEK : NAGALAND
PUBLIC NOTICE No. DCP/JDL/SUC-12/2017(VOL-1) Dated Phek, the 2nd April 2018 Shri Zunepralu, W/o Chekhu of Chepoketa Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 in order to operate Family Pension PPO No. NL/3734 & Saving A/C No. 11862276079 SBI Phek Branch against her deceased husband Late Chekhu retired as SA under EE(R&B) Phek and expired on 31-01-2018. 1. It is hereby notified that, if anybody has any complaint against the Succession, he/ she may lodge complaint to this office within a period of 1(one) month from the date of this notification or date of publication, whichever is later. 2. No further complaint shall be entertained after the stipulated period and shall be considered that there is no objection. (Shanavas C) IAS Deputy Commissioner, Phek : Nagaland DP-3409
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Medziphema Dist : Dimapur, Nagaland JUDL/SUC-1/2016/13 Dt. Medz. the 30th April 2018
NOTICE Whereas, Smti. Mengubeinuo Terhuja, W/o Lt. Vizokhotuo Terhuja of Medziphema Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate his GPF/GIS/GLIS/LIC/Family benefits and all relating to pension matters, bank account No. 11667752917, SBI, Medziphema of late Vizokhotuo Terhuja who expired on 7th Feb 2018. Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice. DP-3404
Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland
combine United Legislature Party (ULP) to form the executive committee of the CADC. “Ralte said the department proposed the two options and Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla would decide on the issue and communicate his decision to the Governor,” the MNF said in a release here. The secretary informed them that the final decision on the CADC issue could be made by Wednesday. State Sports Minister Zodintluanga of the Congress had said on April 25 that a post-poll alliance, the ULP, was forged after the two parties’ local leaders reached an agreement, and this would not have any bearing in Delhi or in the coming Assembly election in the north eastern state. BJP sources had, at
that time, said the party may take action against its elected CADC members for forging the alliance with the Congress. Later, the leadership agreed to the tie-up after the six Congress members decided to join the ULP as individual members leaving their party identity behind. The ULP has elected Santi Jiban Chakma of the BJP as its leader and the Congress’ Buddha Lila Chakma as deputy leader and the former is tipped to become the Chief Executive Member, the administrative head of the CADC. The MNF was also optimistic of forming a coalition with the BJP, but rejected the BJP’s demand of electing its party MDC to occupy the top post of the CADC.
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The Benreului Baudi Nagaland would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Ramdeu Lungalang, son of Heigumbuing Lungalang for his hard work and success on being selected by the NPSC 2018 for the post of Medical Officer under Health & Family Walfare Department. The Benreului Baudi Nagaland further wishes him the very best in his future endeavour. Heikim Meru President Benreului Baudi Nagaland
Pungbacung Meru Publicity and Information Secy. Benreului Baudi Nagaland
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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, CHOZUBA: PHEK
No. JUD/SUCC-20/2012-13/40
Dated Chozuba 20th April 2018
NOTICE
Whereas, Shri/Smti/Kumari Dutsonelu S/o,W/o D/o Lt. Thuvopra Swuro a resident of Ruzazho village/Town has applied for Succession Certificate in her/his name under the Indian Succession Act of 1925, to enable her/him to draw/claim dues and benefit in respect of her/his late husband Lt. Shri/ Smti Thuvopra Swuro who was working as Ed-Phugwu under the establishment of Ed BO. Chozuba (Department) and expired on 13-08-2017. Public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 thirty days from the date of issue of this notice. Sd/- JAPHETH WOCH Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chozuba, Phek, Nagaland K-1222
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MON DISTRICT: NAGALAND NO.GA/JUD-08/2017-18/236 Dated Mon, the 3rd June 2017
NOTICE
Whereas, an application has been submitted by Shri/Smti Mankhan Konyak with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of wife deceased Late Y. Leiya Konyak Ex Stenography Gr- lll under the establishment of Supdt. Engineer PWD (R&B) Mon, who expired on 14/05/2017. Objection are hereby invited from persons having objection or claim for withdrawal of the dues by the applicant within 30 (Thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period. K-1217 Deputy Commissioner, Mon: Nagaland
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND.
Dt, Wokha the 27th April 2018
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No. Judl-47/2017-18/ /Whereas, Shri. Khumkhothung Lotha Pensioner of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate in favour of his second Wife Smti. Meribeni Kikon to enable her to pursue his family pension in future due to death of his first wife Orenyimi Lotha, who expired on 03/03/2012. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and succession certificate shall be issued. WC-14
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Why not pay IAS officers based on calories: Kejriwal New Delhi, May 1 (IANS): Taking a dig at bureaucrats, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said IAS officers too should be paid on the basis of the calories they require if this rule was applicable to labourers. Stressing that a labourer’s minimum monthly wage in Delhi which is Rs 13,500 today was Rs 9,500 earlier, he said the committee which studied the wage hike decided that labourers needed 2,700 calories a day. “I told them that a worker won’t be paid based on calories. He is a human, not an animal... He has to educate his children, buy clothes... You can pay IAS officers based on their caloric needs, not labourers,” he told a meeting of the Delhi Workers Conference here on the occasion of May Day. Relations between the AAP government and the bureaucracy have been tense since the alleged beating up of Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by some Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. Kejriwal said that a
Arvind Kejriwal committee of officers as well as representatives of labourers and contractors was formed to study the matter of low wages but it didn’t get Lt Governor Anil Baijal’s approval. “He (Baijal) complained that his permit was not asked for before forming it. We said we are asking now,” the Chief Minister said, adding that after the Lt Governor’s rejection, the same committee was formed with the same members as earlier. “They held meetings and it took six more months to increase the (labourers’) wages.” Also noting that many contractors were not paying
the labourers fully, he said he was warning them not to do so. “... Improve yourself or we know how to deal with you.” Attacking the Lt Governor, Kejriwal said that he has read about several revolutions, but never about such “Hitlershahi” (dictatorship). He alleged that rejecting the proposal to set up the committee to study labourers’ wages exposed Baijal’s pride. “He was doing this because he was drunk on power. It made me angry but I was helpless.” Highlighting the works done under his rule in the fields of education, health and amenities like electricity and water, he said that his government did in Delhi was considered impossible. “They used to say contract (labourers) can not be made permanent. We will do that as well,” he said. “One class that is very happy with us is the poor class.” He urged the labour class to educate their children. “We don’t want your
kids to become labourers when they grow up. We want for them to become doctors, engineers and advocates that is why we are working hard on the education system. “I urge you people to send your kids to school. Education till class 12 is free. After class 12, you can take government loan without mortgaging anything. That loan will be repaid by the child after getting a job.” “Don’t send them to work thinking they will make some money,” he said. He also noted that his AAP was formed out “of a very big revolution against corruption and injustice”. “We won because of the poor, and the labourers. They are the ones who voted for us. “BJP, and Congress say that AAP is a party of the poor, that they only think about the poor 24X7. Yes, we are a party of the poor and we are proud of it. We are proud that we are not a party of Nirav Modi, Ambani or Vijay Mallya,” he said.
Central Command celebrates its 55th Raising Day L u c k n ow, M ay 1 (IANS): The Indian Army’s city-headquartered Central Command celebrated its 55th Raising Day on Tuesday, a defence official said. Command chief, Lt. Gen. B.S. Negi laid a wreath at ‘Smritika’ memorial built to commemorate the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty, while at a prayer meeting later, all troops prayed for the command’s success in all operational and administrative tasks entrusted to it, a defence spokesman said.
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May 14 not final date for Bengal Panchayat polls: High Court
K o l k at a , M ay 1 (IANS): In a blow to the West Bengal State Election Commission, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday termed the polling date for the state Panchayat polls on May 14 as a proposed date and referred the matter to a division bench hearing another case on the same issue. A single judge bench of Justice Subrata Talukdar, hearing the case on the writ petition filed by the opposition parties objecting to the SEC’s decision to bring down the Panchayat election from three phases to
one, said May 14 could be a tentative date and not the final one. He said the Division Bench of Chief Justice Jyotirmay Bhattacharya and Justice Arijit Banerjee -- that is hearing a case on the issue of providing adequate security during the rural council elections -- will decide the final date after scrutinising the SEC’s report regarding security arrangements. The Division Bench would next hear the case on May 4. Welcoming the court’s observation, the Party of Democratic Socialism that filed the petition before the
single bench said such a verdict would relieve those who were constantly under attack of the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress and reinforce people’s faith in democracy. It also questioned how the SEC could decide to go for a single phase election with the same number of state armed forces available to them. The BJP also termed the verdict as historic and said the state election commission is repeatedly getting exposed before the court for working to please the state government and the state ruling party.
CPI-ML for opposition unity to defeat BJP in 2019 Patna, May 1 (IANS): Communist Party of IndiaMarxist Leninist (CPI-ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya on Tuesday stressed the need for opposition unity to ensure the defeat of the BJP and its allies in the 2019 general elections. “All opposition parties have to come together to Dipankar Bhattacharya defeat the BJP,” Bhattacharya said while addressing ers, including farmers. He expressed the hope a Jan Adhikar conference attended by hundreds of that opposition unity is very party workers and support- much possible as most non-
BJP parties were keen and ready to join hands. B h a t t a c h a r ya a l s o claimed that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will not return to power at the Centre. “People across the country are angry with this government. The anger is growing as farmers, workers, students, jobless youths and women take to the streets to protest and express their unhappiness,” the Left leader said. He also warned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar, the Janata DalUnited President and an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, against what he called increasing crime against women and atrocities on Dalits. The country is facing a danger from the BJP due to its RSS agenda. “Democracy is in danger and there is a conspiracy to finish the Constitution,” Bhattacharya claimed. The CPI-ML has three legislators in the Bihar Assembly and enjoys support in certain rural pockets in the state.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Piyush Modi dares Rahul for a 15 minute extempore Goyal of murky business dealing
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suru) to his son (Yathindra) and for the other ministers (in the state cabinet) the rule seems to be ‘1+1’, allowing their relatives to fight polls. “For the Congress, it has always been about family politics. But for us (BJP), it is about people’s politics. People of the state will decide which kind of politics they will choose (in the upcoming election),” Modi said. Law and order in Karnataka has collapsed under Congress rule, Modi said. “When the Lokayukta in the state is not safe, how can one expect the common people to be safe under the Congress government?” Karnataka’s anti-graft ombudsman Justice P. Vishwanatha Shetty was stabbed at his office by a man in the state capital on March 7.
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“That is enough. The people of Karnataka will measure the strength of your words.” Modi also lamented that all development in Karnataka has been blocked by the ruling Congress due to its obsession with family politics. “Where there is Congress, all roads that lead to development are blocked. There is only family politics, corruption and lack of harmony,” Modi said. Modi also attacked the Congress for indulging in “family politics” by allowing a party’s leaders kith and kin to contest in the Assembly elections and hit out at Siddaramaiah. “For the Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) the rule is ‘2+1’. He will contest from two seats and has given his old seat (Varuna in My-
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Chamarajanagar/ Udupi, May 1 (IANS): Launching his election campaign in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of being obsessed with “politics of dynasty” and dared party chief Rahul Gandhi to speak for 15 minutes on the achievements of the Siddaramaiah government without a piece of paper. Addrrssing election meetings, he also charged the Congress with blocking development and blamed it for political violence that led to the death of several RSS and BJP cadres in the state. Referring to Gandhi’s challenge to face him in Parliament, Modi sought to turn the tables by asking him to speak for 15 minutes on the achievements of the government in Karnataka without reading from a piece of paper. The Prime Minister’s
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Vol. XXVIII NO. 144 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018
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ver a week after the driver and helper of a tank lorry were reportedly abducted near New Helipong a few kilometres away before Tuensang town, there has been no word from the abductors and the state police still grappling without definite clue about the identities of those involved. Under ordinary circumstances, abduction is followed by ransom demand or any other demand(s). However, in this case there has been no effort clear information from authorities on whether the abductors have specifically made any demand or contact. On this issue, unions of the oil tankers had called for bandh in a few districts. However, when the state authorities were unable to provide any clue on the whereabouts of the victims or identities of the abductors the matter only led to adding of resentment and frustration which together precipitated the state wide strike by pump owners and transports since Sunday. That even a week after the incident took place that the police were unable to provide any concrete indications about the identities of those involved has further added to the frustration. The preparedness of the state police to respond to crisis situations need to be reassessed and remedial measures adopted so that the state apparatus responsible for enforcing law and order does not crumble due to the lack of direction or inspiration. On the issue at hand; there hasn’t been such incident for quite some time and it lulled people into believing that better days are arriving. The incident has reinforced the fear that perhaps, the dormancy of crimes is just a temporary lull. The law and order situation cannot be measured only in terms of incidents but whether the legally and constitutionally empowered agency is seen to be effective, its existence and presence a deterrent and its response to any crisis is without fear or favour. The issue of kidnap or murder cannot be taken lightly and this has to be dealt with very seriously by society and its various organisations. Such crimes cannot be the sole responsibility of the police as it requires society to also share the responsibility to contribute towards fighting criminal elements who have been preying upon the weakness of an unorganised society. The state police force is among the finest in the country and proved its mettle while on deployment in troubled regions of other states. The men in khaki have indeed brought laurels to the force and done the state proud despite less facilities and poor equipments. The police force should be left to do the job without any outside interferences, so that it can be a very effective law enforcement machinery to ensure that justice and freedom is protected and upheld in line with the ethos of the traditional culture. The abduction also reflects a very poor picture of the state, especially when there are hopes and expectations of reconciliation and permanent peaceful solution. Offences that hurt the people go against the grain for building trust and confidence. Far too many things that haven’t been handled properly, have created more problems and it is time that political leaders, leaders of various tribe organisations, church and intelligentsia ponder over these issues. It is time for collective thinking over common issues and for a collective effort.
DailyDevotion Faith— Not Emotion We walk by faith, not by sight. —2 Corinthians 5:7 For a while, we are fully aware of God’s concern for us. But then, when God begins to use us in His work, we begin to take on a pitiful look and talk only of our trials and difficulties. And all the while God is trying to make us do our work as hidden people who are not in the spotlight. None of us would be hidden spiritually if we could help it. Can we do our work when it seems that God has sealed up heaven? Some of us always want to be brightly illuminated saints with golden halos and with the continual glow of inspiration, and to have other saints of God dealing with us all the time. A self-assured saint is of no value to God. He is abnormal, unfit for daily life, and completely unlike God. We are here, not as immature angels, but as men and women, to do the work of this world. And we are to do it with an infinitely greater power to withstand the struggle because we have been born from above. If we continually try to bring back those exceptional moments of inspiration, it is a sign that it is not God we want. We are becoming obsessed with the moments when God did come and speak with us, and we are insisting that He do it again. But what God wants us to do is to “walk by faith.” How many of us have set ourselves aside as if to say, “I cannot do anything else until God appears to me”? He will never do it. We will have to get up on our own, without any inspiration and without any sudden touch from God. Then comes our surprise and we find ourselves exclaiming, “Why, He was there all the time, and I never knew it!” Never live for those exceptional moments— they are surprises. God will give us His touches of inspiration only when He sees that we are not in danger of being led away by them. We must never consider our moments of inspiration as the standard way of life— our work is our standard.
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t’s sheer arrogance. Tr ue, Chief Justice Dipak Mishra denied permission to Allahabad High Court judge Nayaran Shukla to prosecute a Lucknow-based Prasad Education Trust, which runs a medical college. But this is not such a violation of law which should invite impeachment of the Chief Justice of India. The Congress Party was divided but since its president Rahul Gandhi decided to move against the chief justice, even the balanced Kapil Sibal had to fall in line. Ashwini Kumar, another senior Congressman and an advocate, has made it clear that he was uncomfortable with the move for impeachment. Even people like former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, P.Chidambaram and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, also lawyers, did not sign the motion. Ghulam Nabi Azad, also a senior Congress leader, was reading the impeachment motion at the behest of Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha and collected signatures of its members. It is mandatory that such a motion has to be moved in the upper house. The fact
Impeachment, a serious matter
that the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) did not have a majority in the Rajya Sabha also came in handy to the Congress and six other opposition parties. Despite the required number of signatures, chairman of the Rajya Sabha M. Venkaiah Naidu, originally from the BJP, rejected the motion out rightly. Vicepresident Naidu, in his 10-page note, explained the swiftness of his decision, ascribing it to the seriousness of the charges and unnecessary speculation. “All facts as stated in the motion don’t make out a case which can lead any reasonable mind to conclude that Chief Justice on these facts can be ever held guilty of misbehavior,” said Naidu. He had apparently consulted legal, constitutional experts and took notice of the media opinion, which has vehemently criticized the impeachment move. Union Minister Arun Jaitley, has understandably, called the impeachment notice a “revenge petition,” accusing the Congress and its friends of using as a “political tool” the impeachment notice against the Chief Justice, who re-
tires in six months. The The debates of the Constitution says the Chief Constituent Assembly indiJustice of India can be im- cate that the framers of the peached only on grounds constitution comprising all of proved misbehaviour or political parties were very incapacity. cautious in laying down the The opposition backed impeachment clause. The its demand listing five members did not want the grounds, which, the Con- impeachment to be taken gress said, equals misbe- lightly. I am sorry to say havior. These included the that the Congress Party assigning of sensitive cases has thrown all cautions to handpicked to the wind judges, raised which the Kuldip Nayar p u b l i c ly i n party itself January by four top judges was very careful about. who accused the Chief Jus- Rahul Gandhi, by his betice of abusing his position havior, has disrespected as “master of the roster.” the wishes of the Congress Subsequently, the next five stalwarts at that time. topmost judges also held But one thing is clear. a press conference to air The Chief Justice has, intheir views as the trigger deed, has compromised his was the Judge BH Loya position and the stature of death case. It has since been his office. As pointed out by reassigned. the topmost five judges, he This was an unprec- has “abused his exercise of edented move. Similarly, power” in choosing to send the impeachment proceed- sensitive matters to particuings have never been taken lar benches by “misusing his up against a Chief Justice authority as Master of the of India. The chairman Roster with the likely intent forwards such a notice to to influence the outcome.” the Rajya Sabha secretariat In addition, the Chief Justo verify two factors—the tice had acquired land when signatures of the members he was an advocate by giving who signed the petition and a false affidavit. Of course, whether rules and proce- he did surrender the land in dures have been followed. 2012 after he was elevated Obviously, Naidu was not to the Supreme Court. But convinced. then he took so much time to
do so despite the allotment having been cancelled years earlier. Of course, there are a few cases ff High Courst judges against whom impeachment moves were m a d e. B u t b e f o r e t h e moves could be made, they themselves resigned. For instance, Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court avoided the ignominy of becoming the first judge to be impeached by parliament by tendering his resignation. He did so after the Rajya Sabha had passed the motion making him the first judge to have been impeached by the Upper House for misconduct. Justice Sen was found guilty of misappropriating Rs 33.23 lakh under his custody as a court-appointed receiver in the capacity as a lawyer and misrepresenting facts before a Calcutta court in a 1983 case. Similarly, Justice P.D. Dinakaran, Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, against whom the Rajya Sabha Chairman had set up a judicial panel to look into allegations of corruption, resigned in July 2011, before impeachment proceedings could be initiated against him. Corruption,
land-grab and abuse of judicial office were among the 16 charges framed against Justice Dinakaran. However, Justice V. Ramaswami is the only example with the dubious distinction of being the first judge against whom impeachment proceedings were initiated. In 1993, the motion was brought up in Lok Sabha, but it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority. Justice Ramaswami was caught in a controversy for spending extravagantly on his official residence during his tenure as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana during 1990. The Supreme Court Bar Association even passed a resolution calling for his impeachment. Impeachment is a serious matter. It should never get politicized. Rahul Gandhi has done so. And, to that extent, he has weakened the judiciary. Since he heads an influential all-India party, he should be extra careful about his action. His mother, Sonia Gandhi, may not be familiar with the intricacies of politics. But then she should have advised his son to respect the spirit of the constitution.
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Review of the clean election campaign by NBCC
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he Chakhesang Thinkers’ Forum’s Executive Members met on 28th April 2018 and reviewed the Clean Election Campaign by the NBCC (Nagaland Baptist Church Council) in the Phek district. They deliberated critically whether the NBCC had achieved its target and it was worth the campaign for clean election during the recently concluded General Assembly Election on the 27th February 2018. During the threadbare critical review of the whole process of the election before, during and after the day of polling, they had discovered some very interesting facts which can act as guidelines for future clean election campaigners. Though they made a general review of the whole state of Nagaland in their deliberation, they concentrated more minutely on the elections in Phek district in which 13 (thirteen) candidates fought for 5 (five) Assembly seats. Out of which 1(one) NDPP (National Democratic Political Party) won from the Pfutsero A/C and 4 (four) NPF (Naga People Front) won from the Chozuba, Chizami, Meluri and Phek A/Cs. The people witnessed fierce contests in all the constituencies causing serious frictions especially in the Chizami A/C between the NPF and BJP in which the latter lost to the former. The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) brought up allegations against the Baptist Church saying that it had taken sides with the NPF during the election campaigns against the BJP candidate by propagating a false propaganda that it was anti-Christians and anti-minority which were flatly denied by the former. The contentious situations and acrimony refused to die early and persisted for quite some time even after the results were declared. Basing on the above background, the Forum had assessed the NBCC Campaign for Clean Election, and, in its opinion, it had achieved remarkable success in some areas but miserably failed in other critical areas where its influence was hardly felt. Some of their findings are being
listed under the following heads: i) PROCESSIONS: It was customary for various rival political parties to take out processions often as a show of strength and solidarity. During such period, very often group violence occurred, causing injuries to both the part-takers and spectators. Last time there were no large scale processions and violent group confrontations were absent. The crowd behaviour was more orderly and peaceful. ii) YOUTH CAMP: Setting up of a Youth Camp in every village and colony, if not more, was in vogue. It became the centre of many nefarious activities and the nerve centre for hatching all kinds of conspiracies against their opponents. In fact, it served as a war cabinet for the contesting candidates. The Forum was delighted to note that this dangerous practice was not followed last time and the youth maintained better discipline and played in a more matured and subdued manner despite provocation. iii) LIQUOR: Abundance of free liquor fuelled all kinds of troubles during every election. Use of intoxicants by all political parties was very much there but at a reduced scale and drunkards screaming and shouting wildly causing affray, mayhem and public nuisance were not witnessed as before. iv) VIOLENCE: Violence in some parts of Nagaland was reported especially from the Tuli A/C in Mokokchung district but, luckily, by and large, the Phek district saw violence free election last time though there were exchanges of bitter mutual recriminations between rival groups, physical violence of any kind was almost totally absent from all the 5 (five) A/Cs. v) MONEY: Large scale use of money marked the last election and it took many forms. Almost every vote had to be purchased directly or indirectly by the contesting candidates. In addition to financing movements of supporters, every candidate was expected to personally meet voters at
home with a request which usually went without saying that money exchanged hands. Despite that there were still some honest voters who voted without money but they were not many and some of them did so not out of concern for morality but just to show their affection for a particular candidate. On the whole, nobody would expect to win any election without money. The question was the quantity used last time which was estimated to be very high. Most people also thought that taking money for vote was not morally wrong. They didn’t consider it as corruption. vi) PUBLIC WELFARE: Nobody talked about public welfare during the campaign. There were no public demand for good roads, hospitals, schools, electrifications, water supply etc from the contesting candidates nor were there complaints neither against presence of proxy teachers in village schools or absence of medical staffs neither in various hospitals nor against the irregular supply of power and water nor against the irregular PDS (Public Distribution System) in villages. Thus, it clearly reflects their indifferent attitude towards general public welfare. Our people have become callous. So there is no wonder once elected, our representatives do not bother to carry out any public welfare activity. That will not occupy any priority in their scheme of things for the next 5 (five) years. Nor can the public hold them accountable for failure when there will be absence of any public development since they were not raised during their election campaigns. A few public meetings conducted by the candidates were strategically done with a view to assess their position and not for giving public promises on any issue which appeared to be abnormal but not surprising when we understood what the general public priorities were. This was a major shift from traditional politics and elections. (To be concluded) Besesayo Kezo, IPS, Retd. DGP, Treasurer, CTF, Dimapur
Speech by I. Temjenba Lkr, Kedallo, FGN, on the 28th death anniversary of Dr. A.Z. Phizo
Mr. Chairman, Madam Eli Adinno Phizo, president, NNC, Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha, Kedahge, FGN, National leaders, pastors, ladies and gentlemen. Firstly, I thank you all for being here to pay respect and honor the life of Dr. A.Z. Phizo, Father of the Naga Nation. This graveyard is a place of reverence, of peace and a heritage for the people, the present and the future. It was organized by a Funeral Organizing Committee (FOC), who were selected by the unprecedented crowd of Naga Public, who were assembled at the Naga Club building and its premises on the morning of 1st May, 1990 for the funeral of A.Z. Phizo. The accepted Father figure of the Naga people and Nation. Later, it was formally approved by the Tatar Hoho (Parliament) of the Federal Government of Nagaland. Twenty seven years ago, on 30th of April, 1990, Dr. A.Z. Phizo suddenly passed away at the age of 86, quietly and peacefully at his house in Bromley, London. Our Nation lost his invincible leadership. Every nation is led by a leader. The success or failure of a nation is seen through its leader. The legacy of leader A.Z. Phizo to our people is the foundation of Nagaland. Because of his visionary national leadership and sacrifice our nation stood out alone in the sea of changes around us from the old order to the new era during 1946 to 1990. A.Z. Phizo on becoming the president of NNC in 1950 immediately began to direct the course of NNC into a political consciousness, and brought all regions (tribes) together as single collective nation. He next took a national referendum, by conducting a National Plebiscite on May 16, 1951 by giving a choice to the people to decide whether to stay Independent or join India. The result was 99.9 percent of the Naga people were against joining the Indian republic. He also brought in our Eastern Nagas to join the mainland, and established the Federal Government of Nagaland on March 22, 1956. The indisputable right of the Nagas, stated that the Nagas are not Indians and that Nagaland is not a part of the Indian Territory, Phizo said. Your birthright as a sovereign person. Your possession of land as your own personal property. And that the way of life in Nagaland which is rooted in the system of pure democracy.
These institutions are the highest human achievements. Human kind has been yearning for this is what we have inherited from our forefathers. I would like to state a few remarkable achievements and extraordinary worked he had carried out for the Naga nation. The declaration of Naga Independence on the 14th of August, 1947, was informed to the UNO, New York and the British India Government, in New Delhi by Telegram. January 1, 1950, A.Z. Phizo wrote a letter to the United Nations regarding the 16th May, 1951 Naga Voluntary Plebiscite to remain sovereign and a free democratic nation. March 29, 1951 inviting Government of India in Delhi to send delegates to witness the Naga Voluntary Plebiscite. May 16, 1951 Plebiscite was successfully conducted. March 22, 1956 formed the Federal Government of Nagaland. July 26, 1960 held an International Press Conference in London. October 8, 1960 submitted the memorandum entitled “The Fate of the Nagas” to the United Nations Head Quarters, New York. As significant, he registered our nation in the consciousness of the world. He was really the architect of Naga nation. And also like him other leaders, late Imkongmeren former NNC vice president, late Zashei Huire, Kedahge, many of Phizo’s contemporary leaders and many Naga valiant voluntary soldiers and national workers from different regions of Nagaland were staunch supporters of him and have sacrificed their whole lives for our nation. Let this generation of Nagas never forget that it was because of their sacrifices of yesterday that we are, what we are today. Therefore, let us together again prepare to face the challenges ahead with conviction, determination and rectitude for our nation. In 1955 his (Phizo) family members were arrested by Indian Armed Forces and put them into Kohima jail, after five months they were all again transferred to Nowgaon Jail in Assam at the completion of 19th months in jail, They were released. Lastly, I on behalf of the Naga National Council and the Federal Government of Nagaland, salute the Father of the Nation, his late lady wife Jwane Phizo and children, who have endured indignities and sacrifices they have rendered to the nation. I have faith that God alone will lead us towards the destiny of the Naga nation. God bless.
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In view of the increase of road mishaps as reported in the local dailies, a huge number of precious lives were lost during the 2 years (2016-2017) in Nagaland. With the culmination of “29th National Road Safety Week 2018”, I would like to appeal to all the motorists of Nagaland to obey traffic rules, maintain one’s own speed limit, respect each other’s space and avoid drink and drive. Yesterday it was somebody else but today and tomorrow it could be any of us. Let us drive safe and safe lives of ourselves and others. Ilanggongbe, BTC Pfutsero
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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SC notice to Centre on fresh pleas seeking to decriminalise gay sex NEW DELHI, May 1 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on two separate pleas challenging section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises unnatural sex, including the carnal intercourse between consenting adults of the same gender. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud sought responses from the ministries of Law and Justice, Home Affairs and Health on two pleas filed by LGBT rights activists Arif Jafar, Ashok Row Kavi and others including Mumbai-based NGO Humsafar Trust which fights for LGBT rights. Senior advocate Anand Grover, appearing for Jafar, said “this is the first time an arrested man is before the court with a plea to scrap section 377 of the IPC. He was in jail for 47 days.” Jafar claimed in his
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plea that he and his four colleagues, who were involved in an outreach and distribution of condoms among men having sex with men, were humiliated and beaten up in public before being arrested by the police under section 109 (punish-
ment of abetment), section 120B (criminal conspiracy), section 292 (sale of obscene books) and section 377 (unnatural offence) of the IPC. Jafar spent 47 days in jail before he was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court.
“Section 377 IPC violates the fundamental right to privacy and does not meet the three-fold requirements laid down by this Court ..., which may justify restraints on privacy. “In particular, section 377 IPC fails to meet the second requirement, which is that of a valid law that serves a ‘legitimate aim’, or, in other words, a law that is not manifestly arbitrary. The only avowed objective of section 377 IPC is to prohibit sexual activity that is ‘against the order of nature’ - which, is ex facie arbitrary,” Jafar said in his plea. The apex court had on April 23 sought the reply of the Centre on a plea for striking down Section 377. It had sought the ‘right to choice of sexual orientation’ to be declared as part of the fundamental Right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. LGBTQ are the initials for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer.
Siddaramaiah dares Modi for debate on K’taka crime rate Bengaluru, May 1 (IANS): Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of repeating lies for political purposes, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday challenged him to take part in an open debate with him on the issues of crime, and the law and order situation in Karnataka compared to the BJPruled states. Responding to Modi’s allegations that the law and order in the state under Congress rule had collapsed, Siddaramaiah tweeted: “Crime is not increasing in Karnataka abnormally. PM repeats the lie of increasing crime rate for political purposes. “I challenge him for an open debate on a single platform on crime and law and order situation in Karnataka viz-a-viz BJP-ruled states.” The Prime Minister, addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in the coastal district of Udupi on Tuesday, held the Congress government responsible for the alleged murders of BJP party workers in the state.
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(From p-1) He added that re-deposited amount was drawn through the proposal submitted by the department, which was subsequently released by the finance department. CE disclosed that tendering process for the remaining 11 works has been com- DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Ad-Hoc Teachers Group pleted and work orders have been issued by the concerned department. (ANATG) 2015 batch has Administrative Approach as on 05.03.18 set May 11 as deadline Amount to the state government, Sl.No. Name of Work (Rs. in demanding regularization Lakhs) of service. 1 Repair & Maintenance of Road at Sovima Village 110.00 In a letter to the chief Carpeting and maintenance of approach road along with construction of side drain at 2 75.00 minister, ANATG presiSeluophe (SAGY) Village, Dimapur dent, Rüguotsolie and as3 Repair & Maintenance of Razaphe village Road, Dimapur 150.00 sistant general secretary, Rapair/Maintenance and upgradation of Road at Amaluma village plyaground to 4 100.00 Tosoyol Sothü warned that Ghowoto Road junction Dhansiripar, Dimapur if their demand was not 5 Supply of Emulsion & Bitumen for repair works 500.00 fulfilled, they will abstain Constn of Approach road to Christian Mission School from Sechu road and side drain 6 75.00 from work and start exerat Sechu (Zubza) Kohima cising their fundamental 7 Repair & Maintenance of Circular Road Phesama Village 100.00 rights in the form of pro8 Rapair & Maintenance of Circular Road Bayavu Hill Kohima 85.00 tests and agitations. It also 9 Repair & Maintenance of Road from Tang Junction to S/Chingnyu Village, Mon 75.00 warned to take its own 10 Repair & Maintenance of Cemetery Road Tuensang 45.00 course of action and if 11 Repair & Maintenance of road from railway crossing to Thahekhu Village, Dimapur 85.00 any unwarranted situation, 12. Repair & Maintenance of road from NH2 to EAC Hqtr Botsa, Kohima 100.00 ANATG shall not be held Total 1500.00 responsible. It reminded the chief (Rupees one thousand five hundred lakhs only)
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minister that the 1166 members had been rendering their services with utmost dedication for the past 8-9 years, appointed under regular/sanctioned posts on ad-hoc basis with meagre fixed salary, making it difficult to let their ends meet. All Nagaland Ad-Hoc Teachers Group said the Education department was aware that the members had fulfilled all criteria, terms and conditions by taking required professional training, suitability test on May 20 2017 etc. and got the clearance from the P&AR department. However, the members were yet to get cabinet approval.
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“It is extremely shameful that the Congress government has allowed violence in the state and several BJP party workers were murdered. The Congress must provide an answer to these rising crimes,” he said. The state police, however, earlier said the killings of a few people were “neither communal nor political”. Siddaramaiah also hit out at Modi for his remarks that the Karnataka Chief Minister was contesting from two constituencies and changing his seat, fearing defeat. “Was it fear that drove you to contest from two par-
liamentary constituencies (Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Vadodara in Gujarat) Mr. PM Narendra Modi? Of course you are a 56-inch man, you would have some clever explanation,” Siddaramaiah wrote. Modi had contested from both Varanasi and Vadodara in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. “Forget two seats, Sir. Worry about the fact that your party (BJP) will not cross 60-70 (seats in the upcoming election),” Siddaramaiah added in his tweet. The Congress leader also took a jibe at Modi’s comments that the party was allowing kith and kin to contest the elections. “For the Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) the rule is ‘2+1’, where he will contest from two seats and has given his old seat (Varuna in Mysuru district) to his son (Yathindra) and for the other ministers (in the state cabinet), the rule seems to be ‘1+1’, allowing their relatives to fight polls,” Modi said at a rally in the southern state.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS): The Supreme Cour t on Tuesday expressed concern over the Taj Mahal’s colour turning brown as it pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government and the Archaeological Survey of India. Asking if anybody had any clue about the colour of the white marble monument turning brownish, a bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta asked the Central government to take the assistance of Indian experts or from abroad to see the extent of damage and if it can be reversed and the steps that can be taken to check it. The court expressed its concern after petitionerin-person M.C. Mehta pro-
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NEW DELHI, MAY 1 (AGENCIES): Make calls while in the air. The government has cleared a muchawaited proposal to allow calls and internet services on the aircraft, and the same should be rolled out over the next 3-4 months. T h e h i g h - p owe r e d inter-ministerial Telecom Commission, headed by Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan, approved the move which will allow you to use your smartphone once the aircraft achieves a height of 3,000 meters. “The services can be rolled out over the next 3-4 months as arrangements will need to be made between telecom companies, airlines and other intermediaries involved in the process,” Sundararajan said. The measure was earlier approved by telecom regulator Trai. It is expected that consumers will need to pay additional tariffs for availing in-flight connectivity, though telcos may gradually throw-in bundled packages to attract frequent fliers.
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New Delhi, May 1 (PTI): The growth of eight core sectors slowed to 3-month low of 4.1% in March due to weak performance in as many as six sectors including coal, crude oil and natural gas. The other sectors which showed slower growth rate were refinery products, steel and electricity. The growth rate of eight infrastructure sectors, which also include fertilisers and cement, was 5.2% in March 2017, according to the data released by the commerce and industry ministry today. The previous low was in the core sectors was 3.8% in December 2017. Cumulatively, the eight core sectors grew by 4.2% in 2017-18, lowest in the last three financial years. The growth was 4.8% in the previous fiscal and 3% in 2015-16. The core sector would have an impact on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data as these eight segments account for about 41% of the total factory output.
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Out of this, the government has already infused Rs 88,139 crore in 20 PSBs in 2017-18, with IDBI Bank getting the most - Rs 10,610 crore. While State Bank of India got Rs 8,800 crore, Bank of India received Rs 9,232 crore. UCO Bank received Rs 6,507 crore; Punjab National Bank - Rs 5,473 crore; Bank of Baroda - Rs 5,375 crore; Central Bank of India - Rs 5,158 crore; Canara Bank - Rs 4,865 crore; Indian Overseas Bank - Rs 4,694 crore and Union Bank of India - Rs 4,524 crore. Nonperforming Assets (NPAs) of PSBs have increased to Rs 8.31 lakh crore as of December 2017, from Rs 2.78 lakh crore in March 2015. In the last three-and-a-half years, the government pumped in more than Rs 51,000 crore capital in PSBs.
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New Delhi, May 1 (PTI): Silver Tuesday rose by Rs 200 to Rs 40,500 per kg on the back of increased offtake by consuming industries. On the other hand, gold held steady at Rs 32,200 per ten gram in scattered deals even as it weakened overseas. Traders attributed the rise in silver prices to a pickup in offtake by industrial units and coin makers at the local spot market. Globally, silver and gold fell as the dollar firmed near 3-1/2 month highs, eroding demand for the precious metals as a safe haven. Gold fell 0.45 per cent to USD 1,309 an ounce and silver by 0.46 per cent to USD 16.22 an ounce in London in early trade today. In the national capital, silver ready traded higher by Rs 200 to Rs 40,500 per kg, while weekly-based delivery slipped by Rs 215 to Rs 38,640 per kg. Silver coins however spurted by Rs 1,000 to Rs 76,000 for buying and Rs 77,000 for selling of 100 pieces. Gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity ruled flat at Rs 32,200 and Rs 32,050 per ten gram, respectively. It had lost Rs 120 in yesterday’s trade.
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direct collections would continue to show a positive trend. “GST collections in April exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore is a landmark achievement and a confirmation of increased economic activity as brought out by other reports,” the finance minister said. He stressed that increased tax collections will help the nation to expand its economic horizons and take it to loftier heights. The ministry further said that it is usually noticed that in the last month of a financial year, people also try to pay arrears of some of the previous months and, therefore, April 2018 revenue cannot be taken as trend for the future. T h e t o t a l r eve nu e earned by the central and state governments, after settlement in April, is Rs 32,493 crore for Central GST and Rs 40,257 crore for State GST, it said. Vishal Raheja of Taxmann said the impact of e-way bill can be seen from the figures of GST revenue collection. “It was highly expected that e-way bill being the strong pillar of GST would
New Delhi, May 1 (PTI): Putting to rest speculations on raising FDI limit in public sector banks, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said there is no such proposal and also ruled out their privatisation. “There is no such proposal for relaxing FDI limit (in public sector banks),” Garg told in an interview. Currently, 20 per cent foreign investment is permitted in PSU banks under government approval route. However, the same is 74 per cent for private sector banks provided there is no change of control and management of the investee company. When asked if the government is considering any proposal for privatising state-owned banks, Garg said: “I don’t think there is any proposal for privatisation of any bank.” According to experts, increase in foreign investment would result in flow of capital which PSU banks require urgently. The government can provide limited support to these banks as the resources are limited. Last year, the government announced an aggressive Rs 2.11 lakh crore capital infusion for the NPA-hit public sector banks (PSBs) over a period of two years.
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New Delhi, May 1 (PTI): The GST collection in April crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the first time, indicating stabilisation of the new indirect tax regime that was rolled out on July 1 last year. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley expressed hope that the positive trend in collection of Goods and Services Tax (GST) would continue. In March the figure was Rs 89,264 crore. The GST mop up in the entire 2017-18 fiscal stood at Rs 7.41 lakh crore. “The total gross GST revenue collected in April 2018 is Rs 1,03,458 crore of which CGST is Rs 18,652 crore, SGST is Rs 25,704 crore, IGST is Rs 50,548 crore (including Rs 21,246 crore collected on imports) and Cess is Rs 8,554 crore - including Rs 702 crore collected on imports,” Finance Ministry said in a release. The buoyancy in the tax revenue of GST reflects the upswing in the economy and better compliance, it added. Jaitley said in a tweet that with the improved economic climate, introduction of e-way bill and improved GST compliance, the in-
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Iran calls Netanyahu ‘infamous liar’ over nuclear documents
Dalai Lama greets Korean leaders over peace talks
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Dharamsala/ SEOUL, May 1 (IANS): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written separately to North and South Korean leaders to congratulate them on their pledge to make the Korean peninsula nuclear weapons free. “As an avowed campaigner for demilitarisation throughout the world and complete elimination of all nuclear weapons, I wholeheartedly welcome the outcome of your discussions to secure lasting peace on the Korean peninsula,” the Nobel Peace Laureate wrote. “Seeing the immense suffering caused by war and violence in so many different parts of the world is deeply distressing. What (you) have shown is that taking a genuinely peaceful approach and entering into dialogue is the only way to achieve friendship, trust and peace,” he said. “I am confident the international community solidly supports the positive steps that (you) have taken,” the spiritual leader added. The Dalai Lama fled Tibet to India in March 1959. The Tibetan government-in-exile is based in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh.
Bahram Ghasemi by Netanyahu that Tehran had lied about its nuclear ambitions were “worn-out, useless and shameful”. Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif earlier said it was a move by Netanyahu to influence Trump’s decision on whether the US should stick with the nuclear deal. He said the documents were a rehash of old allegations already dealt with by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has been tasked with investigating Iran’s nuclear past. It failed to directly
address Netanyahu’s accusations but referred to an agency report from 2015 which had found some activities in 2003 “relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device”. But it also said the same report had “no credible indications of activities in Iran relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device after 2009”. Netanyahu on Monday presented what he said was evidence of thousands of “secret nuclear files” that showed Iran had lied about its nuclear ambitions before the deal was signed in 2015. He accused Iran of conducting a secret nuclear weapons programme, dubbed Project Amad, and said it had continued to pursue nuclear weapons knowledge after the project was shuttered in 2003. That followed the revelation in 2002 by an exiled Iranian opposition group that Iran was constructing secret nuclear sites in breach of the nuclear Non-Prolifer-
Merkel, Macron face migrant crisis Paris, May 1 (AGENCIES): Motivated by the 2015 mass migration crisis and skepticism of the European Union, the nationalistpopulist movement is continuing to defy predictions of its demise and rack up wins across the continent -- increasing pressure on more “globalist” leaders to keep their vision of Europe intact. Both French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the White House last week, temporarily leaving behind the brewing and surging movement at home -- making nice with a president who has espoused many of the same stances as European nationalistpopulist lawmakers. But Macron also used a speech to Congress to slam nationalism as a tempting
“temporary remedy to our fears.” “We will not let the rampaging work of extreme nationalism shake a world full of hopes for greater prosperity,” he said, also calling nationalism an “illusion.” But in Europe, the rise of nationalist and populist parties throughout the continent is anything but an illusion. After nationalist candidates won victories in the U.K., the U.S. and Italy in 2016, the nationalist and populist wave looked unstoppable. But it hit the rocks in 2017, picking up few wins and hit by Macron nudging out nationalist challenger Marine Le Pen in the closely-watched French presidential election. But things have changed in 2018.
IN GRATITUDE
The Angami National Workers of the NSCN/ GPRN would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to the Collective Leadership for inviting Mr. Victor Angami (Vitsolhou) as an esteemed member of the Collective Leadership of the NSCN/GPRN. We also take this privilege to reaffirm our unconditional service towards nation building under the leadership of His Excellency, the Vice-President, Sir. Kholi and the Hon'ble Ato Kilonser, Sir. Th Muivah. May the Almighty grant them wisdom, good health and a long life in the service of the nation. DP-3411 OFFICE OF THE
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KUKI INPI NAGALAND H.Q. AHTHIBUNG DIST. PEREN : NAGALAND
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
The newly elected team of Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN), led by Shri. L.L. Kuki, President and Shri.Ngulminlen Singson, General Secretary respectively, on behalf of the Kuki people congratulate the new Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio, for being elected to the State's highest post for the fourth time. The kind of gesture that the new Chief Minister got in being elected to the post substantiate that the people of Nagaland have full faith and belief in him and his leadership. KIN also congratulates his Council of Ministers. The present pitiable state of Nagaland needs a change and KIN is of the firm belief that under his able, experienced, visionary and dynamic leadership, he and his PDA Government will bring a positive change to take Nagaland to a whole new level and leap further ahead with the rest of the world. The apex body pray that the Almighty God grant sound health and wisdom to Shri Neiphiu Rio and his team.
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France calls for more IAEA inspections of Iran
France on Tuesday called for more independent inspections of Iran to ensure full implementation of a nuclear deal that Tehran signed with world powers in 2015. France’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Agnes Von der Muhll said that his country took note of the information given by Israel on Iran’s plan to develop nuclear weapons, Xinhua news agency reported. The Iran deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is an international agreement reached on July 14, 2015 between Iran and six countries -- China, France, Russia, Britain, the US and Germany, plus the EU. Iran, in a pact with the world powers, had agreed to halt its nuclear programme in return for an easing of economic sanctions on Tehran.
California, May 1 (AGENCIES): It is shaping up to be the biggest Facebook event ever, with 5,000 developers flying in from around the world. They’ll hear exciting news about the company’s plans to advance on many fronts, from artificial intelligence to virtual reality. They’ll also get the chance to interact with the senior team, and to find out how they can profit from this very powerful platform. That, at least, is the official view of Facebook’s mostly-annual F8 developer conference. And a couple of months ago, when the attendees were making their travel plans, that may have seemed believable. Since then, however, the Cambridge Analytica scandal has broken. Mark Zuckerberg has been (lightly) grilled in Washington, the co-founder of his firm’s WhatsApp messaging service has announced he’s to quit - reportedly over a separate data privacy clash - and, perhaps most significant for the developers attending F8, the rules which govern their access to Facebook have been tightened.
200k Rohingyas at risk from monsoon rains in Bangladesh Geneva, May 1 (IANS): The UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) on Tuesday said that up to 200,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, including 55,000 children, are at risk from the imminent monsoon, including premonsoon rain and storms that have already hit refugee camps in Cox’s Bazaar. Rohingya children were at greater risk of contracting infectious diseases as the monsoon season hits Bangladesh in June and stays on till September, Efe news cited Unicef as saying. “We estimate that more than 100,000 people, including approximately 55,000 children, are at risk due to floods and landslides. It’s possible that this figure could go up to 200,000 people depending on the intensity of rains,” Unicef spokesperson Christophe Boulierac said in Geneva. Lack of sanitation and hygiene, coupled with injuries can impact children whose immune systems are already weakened by acute malnutrition, said Boulierac. He added that a recent mapping of 7,727 tubewells
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Rohingya refugees camped in the Cox’s Bazar district, in the southern part of Bangladesh, rare at risk of landslides during the monsoon season.
showed that almost half (47 per cent) of them and nearly one-third of public toilets were at risk of being affected by floods and landslides. “At least three of the 24 health centres supported by Unicef are at risk of flooding during the monsoon, which could affect between 25,000 and 30,000 refugees, more than half of them children,” Boulierac added. Unicef is building five additional diarrhoea treatment centres -- one of which was already open while two will open towards the end of this week and another two around the end of May. The organisation had
also built 10 health facilities that can attend to around 250,000 Rohingyas, said Boulierac, adding that they were working along with the Bangladesh government and the World Health Organisation to begin a second round of cholera vaccination, covering some one million refugees. Unicef and its partners had a capacity to treat 35,000 children below the age of five, said the spokesperson, adding that they also set up five mobile units that can reach remote areas and keep “essential nutrition supplies in large stock” ahead of the imminent monsoon season.
Afghan security forces ‘shrink sharply’: US watchdog Kabul, May 1 (AGENCIES): The strength of the Afghan security forces has declined sharply over the past 12 months, a US government watchdog has said, amid reports of desertions and high casualty rates. The number of security forces personnel has fallen by about 10% to just under 300,000, according to a new report. The findings come a day after a wave of attacks killed nearly 40 people. The defence ministry rejected the findings, telling the BBC the army had enough soldiers to fight the militants. “We have enough soldiers, enough ANA (Afghan National Army) units,
other militants groups now control or influence 14.5% of Afghanistan’s 407 districts - the highest level since the group started recording such data in late 2015. “Building up the Afghan forces is a top priority for the US and our international allies, so it is worrisome to see Afghan force Violence has risen since international combat troops left Afghanistan more than three years ago.
to fight the militants and other mafia groups. We reject the Sigar report on numbers. It’s not 100% fact,” a spokesman told the BBC. “The morale of our soldiers is very high and as of now there are 11 operations going on across the
country.” The report, released by Sigar [the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction], says more of the population is falling under the control of militant groups including the Taliban. It says the Taliban and
strength decreasing,” John Sopko, the head of Sigar, told Reuters news agency. US-led forces have spent billions of dollars trying to defeat the Taliban. Despite this, Taliban fighters are openly active in nearly three-quarters of the country, a BBC study earlier this year found.
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Dearest Imcha, A year has passed since you left us silently but there is not even a single day that we have not missed you. We remember you each moment of our lives with silent tears and utmost love as your memories still linger in our hearts. Every single day your presence is felt deeply as you are always present in our hearts. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measures. You will remained forever in our hearts. K-1206
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A dear precious soul on this day a year ago closed his weary eyes and passed away peacefully. You are missed dearly each passing day. There are memories of you in all the places we go to. The laughter we've shared, the tears we've shed. The legacy you left behind lives on brightly. Your early end broke our hearts deeply. We want you back here but that can't be. The only hope that keeps us going. Is to re-unite with you in heaven someday. Miss you dearly.
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Many lives had perished due to the matrimonial bondage that prevailed due to bad deeds done between the villages of Molungkimong and Merangkong back during the times of headhunting. But today on God’s Day, the 28th of April 2018, at Merangkong village, we forgive each other in the name of God and lays down an iron bridge, from which a road of blessings will connect the two villages, which will stay until the second Coming of Christ, our Savior. We therefore take this oath in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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With great joy and immense pride, we would like to thank our God and express our heartiest congratulations and appreciation to our dearest brother Mr. Herato V. Zhimo, S/o Vishiho Zhimo, Ghukiye Village for being the first person from our union to complete the Master of Theology (M.Th) Degree from the Senate of Serampore College, Guwahati. The Union further prays and wishes him success in all his future endeavour. DP-3402
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Yanthamo Village Council yakchia oyamo nzontsu thyutasanta (General Meeting) ji 5th May 2018 lo Village Community Hall jilona enyathung 8:00 AM lona benkae khiala. Hoji tsukona oyamo kyon yanchungi evan tsolia metapoe evan tsolia topvuna ophi-oyan mmhonka tsukona nte nchumri mmhom jiang hansi oro thyuta-santa jilo thetale to jonjia ntsijantala. (Yitsabemo Odyuo) (Thungchanbemo Ngullie) Chairman Secretary Yanthamo Village Yanthamo Village Council
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Tehran/Paris, May 1 (AGENCIES/IANS): Iran has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “an infamous liar” over allegations he made about a secret Iranian nuclear weapons programme. Netanyahu’s revelations have split Western powers, days before the US is due to decide on whether to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. France said some of the information had been disclosed in 2002, and stressed the importance of continuing the deal. The US, however, said it was proof it had not been built on good faith. US President Donald Trump, who opposes the accord, has until 12 May to decide whether to abandon it or not. Other signatories to the deal, including the UK and France, say Iran has been abiding by it and it should be kept. Foreign Ministr y spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said allegations
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it is an “intimate affair” and have requested the media “to respect the family’s need for privacy”. “Thank you for all your blessings and love, as we celebrate this special moment in our lives,” the statement read. Sonam and Anand have been dating for some years, but it is only since a few months that they have been open about their moments and travel diaries together on social media. The lighting and decorations outside the Kapoor residence here added fuel to the speculation about the wedding.
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor, Sonam’s father, reportedly commented at an event last week: “Media has always been with me and my family when we began our careers. We will share everything at the right time. You all will know very soon. We won’t hide these details. You will know why there is lighting outside the house.” Sonam, after debuting in Bollywood with “Saawariya” in 2008, has featured in movies like “Delhi-6”, “Aisha”, “Raanjhanaa”, “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag”, “Khoobsurat”, “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”, “Neerja” and “Pad Man”. Her performance in “Neerja” won her a Special Mention at the National Film Awards. Now just days before her next film “Veere Di Wedding” releases on June 1, she is busy preparing for her own wedding. A week after her Dday, Sonam will be seen at the 71st Cannes Film Festival red carpet to fulfil her commitment as a L’oreal Paris brand ambassador on May 14 and May 15. (IANS)
Ashley Judd is suing Harvey Weinstein
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York Times reports. The actress previously claimed that Weinstein invited her to a business breakfast meeting two decades ago only to have her sent to his hotel room. Weinstein greeted her in a bathroom robe, Judd claims, proceeding to ask her to give him a massage and proposing that she watch him shower. Weinstein has always denied these claims. Now, the new suit continues to allege that Weinstein “was retaliating against Ms Judd for rejecting his sexual demands approximately one year earlier, when he cornered her in a hotel room under the guise of discussing business”. It argues that Weinstein “torpedoed Ms. Judd’s incredible professional opportunity.” In response, a spokesman for Weinstein again refuted the allegations within the lawsuit. (NME)
Marvel drop first poster for A ‘ nt-Man And The Wasp’ character to have an important role in the recent box office smash and critically-acclaimed, Avengers: Infinity War. Released last week, Infinity War made $39 million (about £28.3 million) in tickets sales on its first night alone. Avengers: Age of Ultron took $27.6 million on its opening night while the recent recording-breaking Black Panther managed $25.2 million, making Avengers: Infinity War Marvel’s most successful debut. In our review of Infinity War, NME wrote: “There are flaws — a lot happens very quickly and some of the supposed main characters feel like cameos. Infinity War is under pressure to be the most exhilarating experience yet, but it sometimes sacrifices story for spectacle. Even Thanos (Josh Brolin) could do with a few more lines. “For the most part though, this bonkers blockbuster is an entertaining and surprisingly emotional flick that will keep everybody happy.” (NME)
he Simpsons creator Matt Groening has responded to the criticism over the characterisation of Apu – and it’s likely to stir up a bit of anger among the show’s critics. Last year, American comedian Hari Kondabolu fronted documentary ‘The Problem With Apu’, in which he argues that the character perpetuates racial stereotypes and criticises Hank Azaria’s depiction of the Kwik-E-Mart owner. But while Azaria last week admitted that he would be willing to stand down from voicing Apu, Groening has now responded for the first time , and it’s unlikely to bring an end to the controversy. Speaking to USA Today, Groening said: “I’m proud of what we do on the show. And I think it’s
a time in our culture where people love to pretend they’re offended.” The controversy was also addressed in recent episode ‘No Good Read Goes Unpunished’ which saw Marge read Lisa her ‘favourite book’, but forced to update the old stereotypes within it. Lisa Simpson is heard to say “Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect. What can you do?” More obviously, a framed photo of Apu is seen with the words “don’t have a cow, man”. Kondabolu has since responded to Groening’s apparent criticism of his concerns, labelling him a “troll”. (NME)
Jackie Chan’s estranged daughter is ‘homeless’
Surgeon of Kanye West’s late mother pens open letter
A ihanna has told her fans that new music is on the way, indicating that a new album will arrive in 2018. The Barbadian artist is currently working in the studio on new material, with a follow-up to 2016’s ‘Anti’ expected to arrive at some point this year. One source close to Rihanna recently claimed that the singer is working on two albums’ worth of new music. Work on Rihanna’s ninth studio album is underway, with the 30-yearold telling fans on Instagram late last week that new material will emerge soon. Responding to fan comments on one of her Instagram posts, Rihanna told one fan who said “We want Fenty MUSIC” that “she coming sis!” Another fan questioned whether Rihanna had “forgotten” about her music career – “HOW! Y’all would never let me Lolol,” Rihanna replied.’ (NME)
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ctor Jackie Chan’s estranged gay daughter and her partner claim they have been homeless and have been sleeping under a bridge “due to homophobic parents”. Etta Ng, 18, and her girlfriend Andi Autumn posted a short video to YouTube last week claiming that they have run out of options because their friends and family have refused to offer them support, reports people.com. “We have been homeless for a month due to homophobic parents. We pretty much slept under a bridge, and other things,” Ng said. “We have gone to the police, we have gone to the hospitals, the food banks, the LGBTQ community shelters and all of them just don’t give a s***,” she continued. Autumn added: “We will have to be split up if we go to any kind of government facility.”“We don’t know what to do at this point,” Ng continued. “We just want to let people know what’s going on because at this point it seems ridiculous that no one can help. I don’t understand.” (IANS)
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for the sequel, along with Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne, Hannah JohnKamen as Ghost, Michael Douglas as Hank Py), Laurence Fishburne (as Bill Foster), Michael Peña as Luis, Bobby Canavale as Paxton, and Judy Greer as Maggie. The “formulaic but consistently entertaining” Ant-Man hit screens in 2015, proving a hit with comic book fans – leading many to hope for the
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an Adams, the plastic surgeon who performed a procedure on Kanye West‘s mother the day before she died, has penned an open letter to the rapper, after West revealed plans to use a photo of him as the artwork for his new album. At the weekend, Kanye shared a screenshot on Twitter of a conversation between him and someone called Wes (potentially his ‘Yeezus’ art collaborator Wes Lang, or new GOOD Music signee Sheck Wes) in which he asked for title ideas. Wes replied: “LOVE EVERYONE.” Kanye’s response? “I love that.” In the same chat with “Wes”, West shared a photo of Jan Adams, who he explained performed his mother’s “final surgery”. “This is my album cover,” he wrote. “I want to forgive and stop hating.” West’s mother Donda died in 2007 of heart disease and “multiple postoperative factors” the day after Adams performed liposuction and breast reduction surgery on her. Approached by The Blast, Adams issued an open letter in which he confirmed his intention to seek a cease-and-desist warning against the rapper using his image. Approached by The Blast, Adams issued an open letter in which he confirmed his intention to seek a cease-and-desist warning against the rapper
using his image. “I ask that you cease and desist using my photo or any image of me to promote your album or any of your work. I don’t want to seem ungrateful, I just think that if in fact this conversion to love is genuine on your part… then it’s inappropriate to drag the negativity of the past with it. While Adams hails Kanye’s new commitment to “stop hating” as “im-
pressive”, he later points to the Los Angeles Coroner’s report into his mother’s death – which subsequently cleared him of any wrongdoing. “The Los Angeles coroner determined that Donda died of heart disease while suffering from “multiple post-operative factors” after plastic surgery. He also singles out Kanye’s cousin Stephan Scoggins for blame, claiming that he left the rapper’s
mother alone after surgery when he was supposed to be the primary caregiver. “So if your journey is true to “forgive and stop hating”….start by dealing with the facts. Perhaps you should put your cousin’s picture on your next album. Don’t put my picture out there and claim you are about love”. In response, Kanye wrote on Twitter: “Thank you so much for this connection brother. I can’t wait to sit with you and start healing”. Kanye has been very active on Twitter over the past week or so, causing controversy with some of his remarks, including saying that he “loves” Donald Trump, and posting photos of himself in a Make America Great Again hat. West’s new album will be the follow-up to 2016’s ‘The Life Of Pablo’. (NME)
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every part of the globe. Such adulation brings tears to my eyes. It is the love of my fans that keeps me going.” An informal event took place at the residence of the artiste who played the tabla. It was graced by Santosh Shukla, President, World Book of Records. Shukla said: “We all are born with a specific purpose to contribute something exclusive to the world through our exclusivity, through our hidden and extreme potential. It is a platform for all humans in this world to showcase their unique and remarkable talent and inspire the world to go one step further and progress from strength to strength.” World Book of Records - London catalogues and verifies a huge number of world records across the world with authentic certification. The song “Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja”, originally picturised on Mithun Chakraborty in the 1982 film “Disco Dancer”, has been translated in Russian and Chinese and has been a part of the original score of Adam Sandler’s “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan”. (IANS)
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India continues to lead ICC Test rankings Dubai, May 1 (IANS): India continued to sit atop the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings following the latest update on Tuesday, with South Africa at No.2 and Australia at the No.3 positions. According to an ICC release, India have actually stretched their lead over South Africa from four to 13 points after the results from 2014-15 were removed from the equation and those from 2015-16 and 2016-17 being weighted at 50 per cent. In another major development, Bangladesh have moved above the West Indies to No.8, pushing the one-time dominant force in the game to No.9 for the first time. Elsewhere, Australia have gained four points to get to 106, pushing New Zealand down from No.3 to No.4, even though the Kiwis earned themselves $200,000 for being in third place at the last cut-off date on April 3. India and South Africa, meanwhile, got $1 million and $500,000 respectively.
thy winner as Real Betis guaranteed at least Europa League football next season by coming from behind to beat relegated Malaga 2-1. Three points ensured Quique Setien’s side would be involved in continental competition next term for
the first time in five seasons. They had to come back to earn them, however, as La Liga’s bottom club took the lead after 20 minutes when Yussef EnNesyri breached the defensive line and fired home a
powerful shot. The shock lead lasted a paltry four minutes, with Malaga captain Roberto Rosales gifting Riza Durmisi the equaliser with a moment of madness in his own penalty area. The sides could not be prised apart for more than 40 minutes after that, until Fabian seized his moment 17 minutes from full-time. Collecting the ball 25 yards from goal, he took three touches, worked a gap between two defenders then rifled low into the bottom corner. There is still a slim chance of Betis leapfrogging Valencia to claim the final Champions League place, but they need an eight-point swing in the last three matches of the season. As such, a return to the Europa League for the first time since 2013/14, when they reached the round of 16 before being knocked out on penalties by city rivals and eventual winners Sevilla, looks more likely.
Watson’s singles woes go on
Prague, May 1 (Agencies): Heather Watson’s struggles continued with a straight-sets defeat to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the J&T Banka Prague Open first round. Watson had been handed a tough draw in Schmiedlova, who won the Claro Open Colsanitas in Bogota two weeks ago, but her ranking was still four spots higher than her world No 86 ranked opponent Howeve,r Schmiedlova needed an hour and 26 min-
utes to complete a dominant 6-1 6-3 victory that booked a place in the second round at Watson’s expense. The 25-year-old has now suffered eight consecutive defeats since a promising start to the season that saw her reach the semi-finals of the Hobart International in January. Victory over Donna Vekic in that tournament remains her last singles success, going on to lose in the last four to Elise Mertens before her current run of quali-
fying and first round defeats. But the 2016 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles champion has enjoyed success on the doubles circuit, winning the Mexican Open with Tatjana Maria in March and reaching the semi-finals in Charleston alongside Mihaela Buzarnescu a couple of weeks ago.
Milan, May 1 (Agencies): Roberto Mancini has reached an agreement to become the next Italy coach, according to Sky in Italy. The Zenit St Petersburg manager met with the Italian FA sub-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta and team director Gabriele Oriali in Rome on Monday evening. Mancini, the former Manchester City manager, is expected to take over the national job after the final round of Russian domestic fixtures on May 13 and before the May 20 deadline set by the Italian FA. Italy have been looking for a new boss since Gian Piero Ventura was sacked following their failure to qualify for this summer’s World Cup in Russia with Under-21 coach Luigi Di Biagio taking over the senior team on an interim basis. Carlo Ancelotti, who has been linked as a potential replacement for Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, was understood have been offered the job while former AC Milan and Italy defender Paolo Maldini declared an interest in the position last month. Mancini told Italian radio on Monday he had not undergone talks with the Italian Football Federation but now appears to have been charged with qualifying Italy for the Euros in 2020.
Shahzar Rizvi claims No.1 spot in 10m air pistol rankings NE W DE L H I , M ay 1 (PTI): Indian shooter Shahzar Rizvi on Tuesday grabbed the number one spot in ISSF world rankings, riding on his s i l ve r m e d a l - w i n n i n g performance in the justconcluded World Cup in Changwon, Korea. Wi t h 1 6 5 4 r a t i n g points, Rizvi shot to the numero uno spot ahead of Russia’s Artem Chernousov (1046) and Japan’s Tomoyuki Matsuda (803). The other Indians in the top-10 are Jitu Rai, who is placed sixth on the chart, and Om Prakash Mitharval, at the 12th spot. Besides the silver in Changwon, Rizvi had previously won a gold medal with a world record score at the World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico in March. Among the women, Manu Bhaker, who won a historic gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, was the only Indian in the top-10 of the women’s 10m air pistol rankings at the fourth spot. In the men’s 10m air rifle rankings, Ravi Kumar is placed fourth, while Deepak Kumar is at the ninth spot. Akhil Sheoran (fourth) and Sanjeev Rajput (eighth) were the two Indians to find themselves in the top10 of the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions list. Commonwealth
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Games silver-medalist Mehuli Ghosh (seventh), Apurvi Chandela (11th) and Anjum Moudgil (12th) were the three Indians in
the top-15 of the 10m women’s air rifle rankings. Anjum was also ranked eighth in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, neighbours, doctors, nurses, friends and well wishers who stood by us through spiritually, financially and physically at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 27/04/2018. We regret our inability to thank and mention all the names individually but it is our sincere prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children & relatives. DP-3387
1932 – 2018 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Thazuli Aye, W/o Lt. Yemithi Aye express our most sincere gratitude to Thahekhu Village Baptist Church, Hejeto Ssa, Tohoi Village Baptist Church, individuals, friends, relatives and neighbours, who stood by us physically, morally, materially, financially and through prayers at the demise of our loving mother on 27th April 2018. Words seem inadequate to express our gratitude but we pray and hope that Almighty God bless each and everyone involved in helping us.
Lt. Teilutuing Hairang (Tarzan) Born on :- 19/06/1966 Died on :- 27/04/2018
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family members of Lt. Niyalo Kath express our most sincere gratitude to each individuals, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us physically, morally, materially, financially and through prayer at the tragic and sudden demise of our beloved on 12th April 2018. We sincerely convey our gratitude to: 1. Rengma Baptist Church Kohima. 2. Rengma Baptist Church Kohima, Prayer Group. 3. Rengma Baptist Church, Bayavü Fellowship Kohima. 4. Rengma Baptist Church, Lerie Fellowship Kohima. 5. Hosana Prayer Group, Nagabazar, Kohima. 6. Lower Kenuozou Women Fellowship, Kohima. 7. Bethel Baptist Church, Tseminyu. 8. Tesophenyu Group Fellowship, Kohima. 9. Tesophenyu Upper Baptist Church. 10. New Tesophenyu Baptist Church. 11. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble CM & his Lady wife 12. Tesophenyu Group Mother’s Union, Kohima. 13. Tesophenyu Group Students’ Union, Kohima. 14. Tesophenyu Group Kathuza Welfare Society. 15. Agwanyi Seb, President, Tesophenyu Group Union, Kohima. 16. Khinyi Woch, President Rengma Public Union, Kohima. 17. Nagaland Secretariat Driver’s Union Kohima. 18. Rengma Secretariat Driver’s Union Kohima. 19. Nagaland Flower Growers Society Kohima. 20. Hebron Group. 21. Mount Hermon Higher Secondary School Lecturers. 22. K.K( Kath Kami) Club. 23. New Secretariat Area Kohima. 24. Naithu Garden Staff. 25. Indra Gandhi Stadium Area. 26. Kegwalo Thyüg. 27. R.Khing, Hon’ble Advisor, Govt. of Nagaland. 28. Er.Levi Rengma, Ex-Parliamentary Secy. 29. Dr. Nephrezo Keditsü, Chairman NKVIB. 30. Kenilo Apon, Secretary Transport Department. BORN: 1985 – DIED: 12.04.2018 31. Chisi Thou Kent,Transport Officer Secretary Pool. 32. Dr.K.Kath, Ex-Minister. 33. G.K.Rengma, Ex-DMC Member. 34. Dr.Tinenlo Jemu. 35. Shingato Jemu. 36. David Jemu and John. 37. OC, North Police Station, Kohima. 38. Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima. We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank every individual, but it’s our humble and sincere prayer that our Almighty God may bless each one of you abundantly. Loving wife, children, relatives and family members. K-1206 K Y M C
Mancini set for Italy job
“The Lord gave and the lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord”
We, the bereaved family members of Late KHOSA NIHU would like to convey our immense and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to one and all who stood by us spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially during his brief illness till he breathed his last on 24th April 2018. We would like to convey our sincere gratitude to : 1. ACRC, Dimapur 2. Father’s Voice 3. Blood donors 4. Viola Colony (Council/Youth) 5. Kigwema Village 6. Signal Angami Village 7. Neihunuomia Clan, Kigwema Village 8. Thahekhu Village Baptist Church 9. Nagamese Baptist Church Council 10. Karbi Anglong, CRC Council (Assam) 11. Kigwema CRC 12. Nagamese Christian Revival Youth Association 13. Chakroma CRC, Miapuonuo Krotho, Chumukedima 14. Christian Revival Church, Chumukedima 15. Chakhro Kigwema Krotho 16. Kigwemapfü Kuda Krotho 17. CRC Phevima Thenüpfüko Krotho 18. Thenukuo Krotho (Signal Angami Baptist Church) 19. Nagamese CRC (Urra Village) 20. ACRC, Hindi Nagamese Service, Burma Camp 21. Garden Mission Church, Sovima, Dimapur 22. Team Clean Dimapur 23. Manchester United Supporters Club, Nagaland (MUSCN) 24. Network of Blood Donors (NOBD) 25. Gorkha Samaj, Lotha Colony 26. Little Star School, Dimapur. Special thanks to : 1. Shri. Vikho-o Yhoshü (Speaker Govt. of Nagaland) 2. Shri. Tovihoto Ayemi (Advisor & MLA) Power & Chairman DPDB 3. Dr. Victo. A. Wotsa We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and everyone individually. However, it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-3401
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20-10-1937 to 25-04-2018 We the family members of Late Kivito K. Zhimomi would like to express our profound gratitude to all who stood and supported us through prayers, love and in various forms of kindness during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved father on 25th April 2018. We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Kuhuboto Town Baptist Church. 2. S. Hotovi Baptist Church. 3. NCRC’s Kuhuboto Town. 4. United Baptist Church Khekiho Colony Kuhuboto Town. 5. Kuhuboto Town Students’ union. 6. Zhuikhu Baptist Church. 7. Sheyipu Community Welfare (Dimapur) 8. South Point East Prayer Fellowship. 9. Sector – 1 Council Kuhuboto Town. 10. K.T. Sukhalu, Advisor of School Education Govt. of Nagaland. 11. Er. Hokato Zhimomi. 12. Er. Hukato K. Assumi. 13. Hukheto L. Yepthomi, Akukau Lhomthi Village. 14. S. Piyeto Zhimo, Akükau Sheyipu Village. 15. Ikishe Sukhalu, Akükau Kawoto Village. 16. Dr. Ikheto Y. Kiba (Nikos) 17. Khevishe Yeptho, SDO Police Project. 18. Kuhoyi Zhimo. 19. Kakheho Sukhalu. 20. M.K Printers Kuhuboto Town. We regret our inability to thank each and every individual, but the Almighty God bless each one of you in abundance.
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M a d r i d, M ay 1 (Agencies): Fabian scored a worthy winner as Real Betis guaranteed at least Europa League football next season by coming from behind to beat relegated Malaga 2-1. Fabian scored a wor-
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Dele Alli takes a shot during an EPL match between Tottenham and Watford L O N D O N , M ay 1 (Agencies): Tottenham Hotspur edged closer to a third consecutive season in the Champions League despite a laboured performance as goals from Dele Alli and Harry Kane saw off Watford 2-0 at Wembley. A first win in four games re-establishes Spurs’ five-point lead over fifthplaced Chelsea with just three games of the Premier League season to go. An 11th defeat in their last 12 away games leaves Watford still in need of a point to mathematically secure survival. But the visitors were
left to rue a host of missed chances after matching the under-par hosts for long spells. A bright start from Watford was undermined on 16 minutes when goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis spilled a simple cross from the right. The loose ball fell kindly to Christian Eriksen and he teed up Alli to tap home his fourth goal in five games. Watford had more than enough chances to be at least level at the break, but were denied by a return to form by Hugo Lloris. The French number one had cost his side with
a series of errors in recent weeks, but Lloris stood up well to block from Andre Grey with Watford’s first opportunity. A purposeful run and deflected shot from Abdoulaye Doucoure then stung Lloris’s palms. And the Spurs captain got down well low to his left to deny Jose Holebas before rushing from his line to tackle Doucoure as Tottenham lost control of midfield for the latter part of the opening half. However, having escaped unscathed, Mauricio Pochettino’s men doubled their lead within three minutes of the second period.
Salah named FWA Footballer of the Year
Mohamed Salah LONDON, May 1 (Agencies): Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year for 2017/18. The Egyptian becomes the first African to be given the accolade after edging out Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne by less than 20 votes in a ballot of more than 400 FWA members. Tottenham striker Harry Kane came third with Salah and De Bruyne polling over 90 per cent of the votes. Salah is on course to win the Premier League Golden
Boot with 31 goals in 34 games and has helped Liverpool to the Champions League semi-finals with 11 goals in 13 matches. He is the sixth player in seven seasons to complete the awards double having also been named Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers’ Association this month. The 25-year-old, a £39.5m summer signing from Roma, is just the third Liverpool player to win the FWA award in the Premier League era after Steven Gerrard in 2009 and Luis Suarez in 2014. FWA Chairman Patrick Barclay said, “You judge a victory against the opposition and in particular from Kevin De Bruyne this season, it has been as good as it gets. He [De Bruyne] could easily have won it. It was a very close vote.” “[Salah] has been relentless because you expect a player of his quality to have spells and then quiet spells. Whenever you think he can’t do anymore he scores two world class goals against Roma. He has just been phenomenal. He makes time stand still - he has that quality which only the Lionel Messi’s, the greatest players have.” Other players to receive votes from FWA members were Sergio Aguero, Christian Eriksen, Roberto Firmino, Nick Pope, David Silva, Raheem Sterling and Jan Vertonghen.
World Cup trophy arrives in Russia
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Harendra named men’s hockey coach NEW DELHI, May 1 (PTI): Women’s hockey coach Harendra Singh was on Tuesday made in-charge of the men’s side, while men’s coach Sjoerd Marijne was re-designated the women’s coach in an inexplicable rejigging of roles by Hockey India following the medalless show at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games last month. Dutchman Marijne, who was handed the reigns of the men’s team in November last year, is currently not even in India and has been sent back to his original position of women’s coach after Manpreet Singh and Co’s fifth-place finish at the CWG. HI didn’t say it in as many words but Marijne’s repositioning seems to be a fallout of India’s first medalless finish at the CWG in the last 12 years. The Dutchman did not have any past experience of coaching a men’s team when he was given the India job. The decision was taken after a review of the team’s performance at Gold Coast. Harendra, who coached the Indian men’s team earlier from 2009 to 2011, was in-charge of the women’s team since November last year after Marijne was named as the men’s coach, replacing the sacked Roelant Oltmans. Under the guidance of Harendra, who led the Indian junior men’s hockey team to the World Cup title
An inopportune slip prevented Kane turning home Son Heung-min’s initial cross, but the England international quickly picked himself up to slot home when Kieran Trippier flashed the loose ball back across goal for his 38th goal of the season. Watford have now not scored in eight straight away games, and it was easy to see why as more chances came and went for the visitors, most notably when Richarlison blasted well over with the goal at his mercy. And even when Watford did finally put the ball in the net through substitute Gerard Deulofeu, the on-loan Barcelona winger was flagged for offside. Kane was also denied a second by the offside flag, but it made little difference to the outcome as Spurs bounced back from their FA Cup semi-final disappointment at the hands of Manchester United last weekend. That defeat ensured Pochettino will still be without a trophy as Spurs boss after four seasons in charge. However, sustained progress in terms of Champions League qualification ahead of a move to the club’s new 62,000 capacity stadium could be confirmed as early as this weekend should Chelsea fail to beat Liverpool.
M o s c ow, M a y 1 (IANS): The FIFA World Cup Original Trophy on Tuesday landed in Russia, where it is set to embark on the longest host country tour to date. After a journey across 51 countries, the trophy arrived in the city of Vladivostok on a private jet carrying Brazil star Gilberto Silva, who won the 2002 World Cup, and Russian model Natalia Vodianova. “During a global journey that began on January 22, 2018, the FIFA World Cup Trophy visited 51 countries across six continents and gave over 330,000 football fans around the world a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Original Trophy up close,” FIFA said in a statement. The trophy is to be presented in the central square of Vladivostok, after which it is expected to visit the remaining nine host cities. On September 9 last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino kicked off the first phase of the tour, which saw the trophy visit 16 Russian cities before it moved on to its global tour in January. The present tour is due to conclude in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, a few days before the opening match of the 2018 World Cup between Russia and Saudi Arabia scheduled for June 14.
18th Dmu Invitation Soccer Cup
Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri
Dimapur, May 1 (NPN): The 18th Dimapur Invitation Soccer Cup, organised by Dimapur Youth Club (DYC), will be held in the month of June. The last date of registration is May 31. For more information, interested teams/clubs can contact DDFA office (room no. 8) at DDSC ground, Dimapur in between 12 noon to 3 PM or contact 9077780032.
KBYF biannual sports fest
D i m a p u r , M ay 1 (NPN): The biannual sports fest of Kohima Baptist Youth Fellowship (KBYF) will be held from May 3 to 5 at 4th NAP ground Thizama and village ground respectively under the theme ‘Game on.’ The inaugural function will be graced by NBCC youth secretary, Rev. Vikuo Rhi. Therefore participating churches have been requested to reach the ground by 7:45 am.
NEW DELHI, May 1 (PTI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to recommend Sunil Chhetri for the country’s fourth highest civilian award - the Padma Shri - a huge recognition for the nation’s all-time leading goal-scorer should he get the honour. Chhetri leads the India chart with 56 goals from 97 appearances and is one of the forwards with better strike rates in world football. The AIFF said that it was considering recommending a top player for the honour without confirming the name, but sources close to the apex body said it was Chhetri, as the federation recognises the Indian captain’s contribution to the sport. “If there is one name in Indian football who deserves to be recommended for such a huge honour, it is undoubtedly Sunil Chhetri. The AIFF recognises Sunil’s contribution and has already looking at the criteria,” a
Harendra Singh in 2016, the Indian women’s team finished an impressive fourth at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. They even beat Olympic champions England during the campaign, which was an improvement of one position from the last two editions. His most important contribution was leading the women’s team to the ninth women’s Asia Cup title in Japan last year. However, the men’s team under the tutelage of Marijne ended a disappointing fifth in Gold Coast, returning without a medal for the first time since the 2006 CWG. Questions were also raised on Marijne’s team selection and preparedness for an event of such magnitude. Some senior players had also criticised the his decision to blood youngsters in the CWG-side in place of
Sunil Chhetri well-placed source said. When contacted, AIFF general secretary Kushal Das also said that the federation has recommended Jeje Lalpekhlua and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s names for the Arjuna Awards. Asked if Chhetri is being considered by the AIFF
for the Padma Shri, Das did not confirm, but, in what seemed a giveaway, lavished rich praise on the 33year-old star striker. Padma awards are announced on the eve of Republic Day, January 26, every year. Last June, Chhetri became the fourth highest
experienced campaigners like Sardar Singh, Birendra Lakra, and Ramandeep Singh to name a few. Before the CWG disappointment, however, Marijne had a relatively good outing with the men’s team, winning the Asia Cup after a gap of 10 years and also a bronze medal in the Hockey World League Final last December. M a r i j n e, 4 4 , h a d formed a formidable unit with the women’s team during his first stint. Under him, the women’s team qualified for the Hockey World League Semi-Final. His first assignment now with the women’s side will be the fifth Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Korea starting May 13. Harendra’s first assignment with the men’s team will be the final edition of the Champions Trophy in Breda, Netherlands, this June.
goal-scorer among active international players when he struck his 54th against the Kyrgyzstan, surpassing England’s Wayne Rooney. He was then behind USA’s Clint Dempsey, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi of Argentina. The Bengaluru FC skipper, who began his career at Mohun Bagan in 2002 as a 17-year-old, is India’s all-time highest goal-scorer in international fixtures. Besides, he is also the all-time highest goalscorer in the domestic league among Indians. Since then, he has played for 10 clubs across five states and three countries. In 2010, he travelled to US to play for Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City, but did not play a single match. In October 2012, he made his debut for Portuguese second-division outfit Sporting CP B, though he would make just two more appearances for them.
Phogat wants medal, history in 2020 Olympics Prize pot of £34m on NEW DELHI, May 1 (PTI): It’s still a good two years away but recentlycrowned Commonwealth Games champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat can’t stop herself from obsessing over the Olympics as she is not just chasing a medal to make up for the Rio heartbreak but also a little piece of history for herself. Vinesh was touted as the brightest medal prospect for India in the 2016 Rio Olympics but her campaign ended in tears after she was stretchered off the mat owing to a career-threatening knee injury in her quarterfinal bout. But the 23-year-old grappler from the famous “Phogat” family didn’t give up and battled her way to recovery to claim her second CWG gold in Gold Coast recently. “From next year the Olympic qualifiers will start and then preparations for the Olympics. There is still time for the Olympics, but my focus is already at Tokyo,” Vinesh said on Tuesday. Her confidence restored by the CWG gold,
Vinesh Phogat Vinesh now wants to become India’s first Olympic gold-medalist in wrestling. “We have got bronze, we have got silver medals in wrestling in the Olympics but gold is still pending. So, whoever can bring the gold will be the nation’s hero,” Vinesh said. Wrestling might be popular in India but the country has won only four medals in the ancient sport in the Olympics so far,
which includes two from Sushil Kumar - a bronze and silver. “It (the CWG) was my first big Games after the Olympics. People expected a lot from me in the Olympics but I got injured and bowed out. After recovering from such an injury when you finish on the podium, it gives inspiration to other athletes. It was not an athlete’s win, India’s win,” she said of her gold in 50kg women’s wres-
tling in Gold Coast. Vinesh first shot to limelight in 2013 during the Asian Wrestling Championships, when she bagged a bronze medal. Her rise to fame continued when she won the women’s freestyle 48kg gold at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Since then she has won at least one medal every year, including bronze at the 2014 Asian Games, silver at the 2015 Doha Asian Championships followed by a bronze in Bangkok in the same competition in 2016 and then again a silver in New Delhi in 2017. Vinesh sounded realistic about her future plans. “Now my complete focus is on the Asian Games. Before that, we are expected to play two more competitions and then the World Championships. I will try to give my best in all,” she said. “The level of competition in the Asian Games will be much higher than the Commonwealth Games but I hope to claim the gold there too.”
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L O N D O N, M ay 1 (Agencies): Wimbledon announced a hefty prizepot hike on Tuesday, along with a new sustainability project aimed at ensuring it is not just the grass courts that remain green at the All England Club. Organisers of the oldest grand slam tournament revealed a prize fund of 34 million pounds ($46.57 million) for the 2018 championships, up 7.6 percent from last year. That figure includes awards of 2.25 million pounds each for the men’s and women’s champions - an increase on the 2.2 million pounds Roger Federer and Garbine Muguruza received in 2017. Organisers also issued a warning that players who compete while knowingly carrying an injury, and quit mid-match, face being docked all their first-round prize money. The move is aimed at preventing a repeat of the rash of retirements in
early action last year. “In the wake of firstround withdrawals we pledged to act on it, and we have done so,” Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis told reporters. “We were very influential in the creation and adoption of the 50-50 rule and hope the introduction of it will play a significant role in mitigating the problems of firstround singles retirements.” Under the new rule, if an injured player withdraws onsite after midday on the Thursday before the Championships they will receive 50 percent of the first-round prize money. The replacement “luckyloser” will get the other 50 percent. With pound signs dominating the headlines at the club in leafy southwest London, tournament organisers also underlined their commitment to combating corruption in the sport and rolling out a sustainability programme.
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