May 31, 2018

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44.68% polling at Kubza PS

Measles outbreak reported in Dmu

and Peren recorded the lowest with 72.02% and KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, 72.33% respectively. cOUNTING TODAY: MAY 30 (NPN): After the repoll at Polling Station 13 Results of four Lok Sabha in Kubza under 26 Aon- seats (including Nagaland) glenden A/C, the turnout and nine assembly segwas 44.68% where a total ments across India will be of 238 voters (147 male declared on May 31.

Necessary arrangeand 139 female) out of 640 cast their votes. This ments have been made for was informed by the of- counting of votes to be fice of the Chief Electoral held in all 11 district headOfficer (CEO) Nagaland, quarters by 8 a.m., officials informed. Counting of here today.

The re-poll was or- postal ballots will be done dered on the recommenda- in the Commissioner’s oftion of the Deputy Com- fice, Kohima.

D ay s b e f o r e M ay missioner and Assistant Returning Officer Mokokc- 31, speculations were rife hung on May 28 after a about which of the two group of people barged candidates-- Tokheho into the polling station and Yepthomi (NDPP/PDA) damaged the ballot unit and C. Apok Jamir (NPF)-(BU) and controlling unit will win the contest.

(CU) of the EVM when As per indications, the the polling process was voting trend in three Cenunder way. tral Nagaland districts-The overall figure, af- Mokokchung, Wokha and ter the re-poll, of the May Zunheboto-- went largely 28 Lok Sabha by-election in favour of NDPP/PDA. was recorded at 86.73%.

NDPP source believe that Longleng district re- the trend will ensure comcorded the highest with fortable win for Tokheho.

94.88% followed by Mon Sources said majority with 94.69% and Pugho- votes in Kohima district boto with 93.65%. Kohima largely went for NDPP/

DIMAPUR, MAY 30 (NP): Following reports of measles outbreak in various parts of the state, Dimapur district heath authorities on Wednesday informed that few measles cases have also been reported in Dimapur.

In a press note, Dimapur district Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi said few cases of measles have been brought to the notice of the district health authorities.

In this regard, CMO has asked the local authorities, GBs, council chairmen etc. to immediately inform the district health authorities if there are any persons down with high fever accompanied by rashes in their respective localities without delay.

It may be noted that measles outbreak was first reported in Zunheboto district and in some other parts of the State.

According to a data provided by Zunheboto DPO (RCH and UIP) Dr Alemwabang Aier, 50 measles cases had been reported from Aghunato town, Shevishe and Lukikhe as on May 28.

Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department has sent blood, urine and throat swab samples collected from patients to New Delhi for laboratory tests.

Overall voter turnout 86.73%; RESULTS today

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SSSUD not to pay tax to forest, G&M deptts D I M A P U R , M AY 3 0 (NPN): Sand stockists & supplies union Dimapur (SSSUD) has decided to stop paying tax to the department of environment, Forest & Climate Change and the department of Geology Mining (G&M) with effect from June 1, until the government decide which department was authorised to collect tax on sand-laden vehicles. In a press note, SSSUD president, Viniho Shohe, and secretary, Nito Sumi, said they were not in a position to continue paying tax to two departments on the same item.

The union stated that G&M department issues money receipt while forest department issue token in a small piece of paper at both new field and Delai check gates. In this regard, the union has requested the state government to clarify as the earliest to which department was authorised to collect.

The union also cautioned that the two departments would be held responsible in the event of any untoward incident that occurred during civil disobedience.

Meanwhile, SSSUD also informed all its members to gather at new field and Delai gate at 4:30am on June 1, 2018.

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 0 (NPN): Following accusation from NPF, NDPP has clarified that it did not file any FIR along with BJP against NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu for allegedly giving an inflammatory speech during an election rally at Kohima recently.

In a statement issued by its media & communication committee, NDPP claimed that along with BJP it had only filed complaint with returning officer of Nagaland parliamentary constituency and Election Commission of India (ECI) against Dr. Shürhozelie for violating Section 3 of election model code of conduct (MCC), Section 125 of the Representation of People’s Act (RPA), 1951 and Section 153A of Indian Penal Code (IPC). NDPP also clarified that the complaint was based on reports published in the

% 78.80% 72.33% 72.02% 93.65% 87.85% 87.91% 90.51% 92.60% 94.69% 94.88% 87.29% 86.26% 86.73%

PDA while Phek went strongly for NPF. By and large, NPF was marginally ahead in ENPO areas including Tseminyu and Peren districts NPF sources said.

Analysts also opined that Dimapur might be the decider. They said NPF needed to win by a very huge margin if it is to overtake NDPP’s massive margins in Central Nagaland areas. However, even if NPF managed a slim margin in Dimapur, that will not be enough to stop NDPP from winning the race.

local dailies, wherein it was reported that the statement was made by Dr. Shürhozelie during the campaign for NPF candidate for the May 28 Lok Sabha by-election at Ura Academy, Kohima on May 15.

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Shürhozelie’s claim that his statement was made to protect Article 25 of the Constitution of India on freedom of religion, NDPP said it is unfounded as Section 1 of Article 25 of the constitution clearly guarantees freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion “subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this part, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion”.

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Bank employees during the protest outside SBI regional office Dimapur (NP).

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DIMAPUR/KOHIMA/ MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 30 (NPN): Banking operations in the state were paralysed as employees of the public sector banks (PSBs) under the banner of United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions (AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF, INBOC, NOBW and NOBO), supported by private sector banks began their two-day strike Wednesday.

Protest demonstrations were held in Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung against a meagre 2% salary hike offer and delay in resolving charter of demands by Indian Banks Association (IBA).

In Dimapur, the protest demonstration was held at SBI RBO Supermarket. AIBOC Nagaland

secretary, T.A. P. Paul, stated that all private banks that are not members of UFBU also extend their support and solidarity to the cause. “Our members have met some of the Pvt Banks in Dimapur and they have cooperated with us and extend the same till tomorrow,” Paul said.

Further, he informed that since all member banks were closed normal transaction was affected.

In Kohima, the striking employees staged protest demonstration at SBI main branch Kohima. Addressing the gathering at the protest site, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) Nagaland convenor, A Lolly Moses, highlighted the demand of the bank unions. He said the strike could go on for an indefinite period if the government failed to take necessary action in favour of the bankers’ de(Cont’d on p-11) mands.

Fuel prices down by 1 paisa

NEW DELHI, MAY 30 (IANS): Prices of petrol and diesel were cut by one paisa on Wednesday after the Indian Oil Corp’s (IOC) website initially showed a fall of around 50-60 paise per litre. IOC described the incident as a “technical glitch” and clarified that actual price cut was of one paisa a litre. “There was a technical glitch in posting the selling prices on our website today. The selling prices of petrol and diesel w.e.f. May 30, 2018 have been rectified on our website,” IOC spokesperson said.

Oppn attacks Modi: Opposition parties attacked the Centre over the 1 paisa cut in fuel prices by state-owned oil companies, with the Congress saying if this was PM Narendra Modi’s idea of a “prank”, it was “childish and in poor taste”. While the CPI(M) demanded a roll back in prices of petrol and diesel, CPI alleged that the government had given absolute autonomy to the oil companies to decide on a key issue which affected the lives of the people.

Indefinite postal strike

DIMAPUR, MAY 30 (NPN): All India Postal Employee’s Union – Gramin Dak Sevak, Nagaland division Wednesday announced that it would also participate part in the ongoing nationwide AIPEU-GDS indefinite strike with immediate effect.

The strike, which began on May 22, has been called to demand the implementation of K Chandra Committee Report on GDS 7th Pay Commission.

AIPEU-GDS Nagaland secretary, Jatin Kalita, said all GDS employees would cease work until further direction from union headquarters.

Gov calls for joint effort against tobacco use

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 0 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, on the eve of ‘World No Tobacco Day’, has called for collective action to reduce the burden of disease, death and economic consequences caused by tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) globally.

‘World No Tobacco Day’ is a global campaign, inviting everyone – from global leaders to the public in all countries – to focus on the health risks associated with tobacco use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

A Raj Bhavan communiqué stated that the governor has also called upon the government, civil society groups and public to spread awareness and take all possible initiatives (Cont’d on p-11)

1 held for rape on minor at Mon

Accused Rahul Sen Correspondent

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NDPP denies filing FIR against Dr. Shürhozelie

This is it!

“Moshai, originally we are from Bangladesh. So why claim you’re more Indian than me?”

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Banking services affected as employees begin strike

MON, MAY 30 (NPN): A non-Naga youth was held here on Wednesday on the charge of raping a minor girl. According to reports, 20-year-old Rahul Sen (as per ILP), son of Subrata Sen of Namrup Bengal Gaon in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, allegedly raped a 13-yearold girl. He was working as an assistant at a watch

repair shop at Mon Town Bazaar Line.

It was also reported that the victim was allegedly raped twice earlier by the same person and was threatened of dire consequences if she disclosed the matter to anyone.

The incident came to light only her elder sister grew suspicious and enquired as the victim complained of abdominal pain and was unable to sit or walk properly.

Sources said when family members of the victim were on their way to police station to hand over the accused, a mob took Rahul into their custody, paraded him naked and kept him near the private bus station. Subsequently, a huge crowd gathered and began to manhandle the accused.

A police team and district administration officials soon reached the spot and

managed to take away the accused from the mob after a brief tussle.

In the process, some policemen sustained minor injuries, police sources said.

A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Meanwhile, a press release note Yuching Students’ Union (YSU) president Ponwang and assistant general secretary Sheihlong strongly condemned the incident. YSU stated that such monsters in human disguise have no place in the society.

YSU appealed to every civil society organisations and NGOs to condemn such inhuman acts.

It further appealed to the law enforcing agency/ department concerned to award the accused a befitting punishment, as laid down in the constitution.

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HIV& AIDS advocacy programme conducted

Church Leaders of Mokokchung Town participating at the Advocacy programme. (Inset) Dr. Vinito L. Chishi, speaking during the programme.

DIMAPUR: A one day HIV/AIDS advocacy programme, with church leaders, was held on May 25, at Ongpangkong Salang, Mokokchung, organised by Care and Support Society (CSS), Mokokchung in collaboration with Pastor’s Fellowship Mokokchung Town and supported by Legislators’ Forum AIDS (LFA), Nagaland.

A press release from LFA-Nagaland, state consultant, Dr. Vinito L. Chishi said that the introduction of the programme was presented by CSS manag-

ing director, Imchawati Kichu. Resource persons of the programme were state consultant Dr. Vinito L. Chishi and Hukatoli from legislators’ forum on AIDS. The programme highlighted three sessions; “HIV Scenario and response of the Church” which was presided over by Dr. Vinito L. Chishi, “Risk and Vulnerability” by Hukatoli and an interactive session.

During the presentation, Dr. Vinito called upon church leaders to address the issue of HIV/AIDS

in their own local churchs and discussed developing strategies for ministering to people living with HIV/ AIDS. He was of the view that the church must be ready to help those who are infected with, and affected

by HIV/AIDS. He also said that the Church could care and comfort the sick and counsel them as it was the most trusted organisation in the community.

Later, a vote of thanks was delivered Mokokchung Town Pastor’s Fellowship chairman, W. Subong.

NDPP expresses gratitude DIMAPUR: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has expressed its appreciation for the people of Nagaland, officials and organizations for the recently conducted by-elections.

A press release from NDPP media & communication committee congratulated the people for “positively participating” in the election and said that the high polling percentage shows the people’s faith in democracy.

NDPP appreciated the people for the mostly incident free election “Irrespective of the outcome”.

“The NDPP carried out a responsible, mature and vision oriented campaign, which was aimed at uniting all sections of the people” the release stated.

It however termed as “unfortunate” “that our adversaries focused more on a divisive agenda along communal and religious lines which was never before

witnessed in Nagaland.”

It asserted that the PDA refused be drawn into any paper war and remained focused on their agenda of bringing all sections together.

NDPP also extended its appreciation to the Election Commission of India and the State Election Department along with all the government machineries for conducting the elections successfully in an exemplary manner.

Further, it extended appreciation to Church organisations, tribal hohos, civil societies and NGOs for their support and positive contributions.

It also appreciated the coalition partners of the PDA for their support, solidarity and cooperation.

“The show of cohesiveness and understanding within the alliance will motivate all of us to rededicate ourselves towards serving the people” NDPP stated.

HPC convenes DNSU units meet

DIMAPUR: High Power Committee (HPC) has convened a consultative meeting of all Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) units on June 2, 10 a.m at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

All constituent units’ presidents and general secretaries have been requested to attend the meeting. In a press release, HPC convenor K Temjen Jamir and secretary Phushika Aomi stated that the HPC is empowered to study the contentious issues that led to the union becoming defunct and to take necessary measures for its restoration at the earliest.

Mount Zion School felicitates successful HSLC candidates DIMAPUR: A felicitation programme was held for successful candidates of the HSLC examination 2018 from Mount Zion School, Kushiabil on May 26. Out of the seven candidates who appeared for the examination, six qualified and four students secured distinctions in English.

Headmaster of the Director of employment, skill development & entrepreneurship signing the school, Chumjamo Lotha, MoU with training partners to implement PMKVY -2.0 CSS scheme for skilling chairperson of the school Naga youth, at his official chamber in Kohima on May 30. m a n a g i n g b o a r d , D r.

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news in Brief Information for NSEE exam candidates: Project director, Technical Education has informed all candidates who have appeared the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) 2018 and have not yet submitted their HSSLC mark sheets, Indigenous, Scheduled Tribe and Backward Tribe certificates, to do so at the Directorate of Technical Education on or before June 5. (DIPR) LLRSU office bearers’ election: Lotha Lower Range Students’ Union (LLRSU) has convened the election for its new tenure office bearers for 20182020 On June 2, 10 a.m. at Bhandari town hall. All the affiliated unit presidents and general secretaries have been informed to be present to exercise their voting rights.

DDADU inaugurates branch office: Dimapur District Autorickshaws Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has inaugurated its branch office on May 26, at East Dimapur, Purana Bazaar. The union also elected a new team for East Dimapur Autorickshaw Drivers Union (EDADU) for a tenure of three years (2018-2021). The team will be headed

by Hokivi Aye as vice president and Kuhoyi Achumi as general secretary.

NASU joint consultative meet: Niuland Area Students’ Union (NASU) has convened a joint consultative meeting with all head of educational institutes under Niuland area on June 2, 10 a.m. at ADC conference hall, Niuland. All head masters, principal of schools, institutes have been requested to attend the meeting along with one teacher representative. For any queries one can contact 8794943553 or 8837342093.

Faith Theological seminary convoca-

tion: The 10th convocation of Faith Theological Seminary Jotsoma under the theme “whoever serves me must follow me…” ( John 12:26) will be held on June 1, 11 a.m at FTS church with general secretary Nagaland Baptist Church Council, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho as the guest speaker.

KBC graduation exercise: The 44th graduation exercise of Kohima Bible College will be held on May 31 ,1 p.m at Multi- purpose hall IG stadium Meriema Kohima with senior pastor Catch The Fire , Mississauga campus, Canada, Faustin Fernando as the speaker.

KSSATA General Meeting: Kohima Unit of NSSATA has convened a general meeting on June 2, 10 a.m, at Rüpfhüno Building, D’Block, Kohima.

All bona fide members of 2010 & 2013 batch have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. KSSATA VP, Thejasetuo Kaco warned that absentees will be penalised.

IGNOU to conduct term end examinations: The term end examination of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will be held from June 1 to June 23. The examination is slated to be held across 926 examination centers, including 18 overseas centers and 99 centers in jails for jail inmates.

Tsungiki general meeting: Tsungiki village under Wokha district will be holding its annual general meeting at Tsungiki community hall, 10 a.m on June 8. Tsungiki village council chairman, Pilamo Ezung has informed all villagers and also all Tsungiki unions of Chukitong, Wokha, Kohima and Dimapur to come prepared with agendas for the said general meeting.

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Dimapur police crime report

ated and encouraged the students at the felicitation programme. According to a press release from the headmaster, distinction holders and the subject teacher, Thanngamla were rewarded with cash awards sponsored by Dr. Mhabeni Ezung, W.Y Kithan and the school authority.

The programme ended with a thanksgiving prayer by senior associate pastor of Lotha Baptist Church The individual arrested with an illegal weapon. The individuals arrested with Purana Bazaar, Rev A K fake currency notes. The individual arrested on extortion charges.

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DIMAPUR: Dimapur Po- Bhuyan, 48 yrs, S/o. DhaOn May 30, Anti Exlice, through Addl. Dy. naswar Bhuyan, Vill- Ward tortion Team (AET) of Commissioner of Police/ No-1, Narayanpur, North Dimapur Police arrested a PRO, has released a report Lakhimpur, Assam; Tajen member of GPRN/NSCN, of some of its activities Borah, 27 yrs, S/o. Raman 35-year-old Zhekato Swu, from May 25 to 30.

Borah, P.O/PS- Dholpur, a resident of ImkonglenAccording to the re- Lakhimpur, Assam; and den colony, Dimapur, raja DIMAPUR: NRMSATA has strongly extended their sup- port, during routine duty Dilip Borah, 50 yrs, S/o. peyu in-charge of Walford port to the RMSA 2013 demand for 7th ROP. In a press re- on May 25, Dimapur Po- Profulla Borah, Borachuk, colony. lease, RMSA 2013 Mokokchung general secretary, Imcha- lice Crime Branch arrest- P.O/PS- Gahpur, SonitHe was apprehended watila Longchar stated that by now, all the well-informed ed Shikaho, S/o. Zuhoi pur, Assam, for possession while demanding cash from citizens will be aware of the hardships that the teachers of Achumi of Ahoto village, of fake Indian currency a mason sub-contractor enNRMSATA 2013 batch faces constantly. Non-inclusion Niuland for possession of notes. gaged for construction at in the 7th ROP although they fall under the ‘regular state .32 mm (No. China 19007) A total of 108 Rs. 500 Walford colony. employees’ category was the most recent problem to have pistol and 3 live rounds. A denomination fake notes, A copy of demand/ hit them, he said. According to him, teachers teach chil- case has been registered at amounting to 54,000 ru- assignment letter issued dren to stand up for their rights but the teachers themselves GRPS in this connection pees, were seized from their in the name of GPRN/ have found their welfare being undermined. RMSA 2013 for further investigation. possession. A case has been NSCN was seized from his United Youth Association lead by Rajen Dey conducted a plantation drive teacher’s Mokokchung extended its wholehearted support On May 29, Crime registered at Diphupar possession. A suo-motto at Dimapur Railway Station parking on May 27 morning undet the theme to the demand of its apex body for implementation of the Branch also arrested three Police station for further case has been registered 7th ROP on or before June 10.

“Clean & Green Dimapur.” The association planted 50+ plants and trees. persons, namely; Basanta investigation. and investigation is on.

RMSA Mokokchung teachers support ultimatum

MGMHSS and MGM College hold tobacco awareness programmes

Rev. Fr .Shibu Varghese giving the presentation. Students in attendance at the programme.

DIMAPUR: As a pre-cursor to “World No Tobacco Day” to be observed on May 31, a mass awareness programme on the ill effects of tobacco was conducted at Mar Gregorious Memorial Higher Secondary School auditorium (MGMHSS) on Wednesday. Both MGMHSS and MGM K

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College marked three days of awareness programmes to commemorate the occasion.

At the three-day programme, principal of Mar Gregorious Memorial, Rev. Fr .Shibu Varghese organized a special power point presentation for the students on this year’s theme, ‘Tobacco and

Heart Diseases.’

Apart from the poster competitions scheduled for May 31, awareness programmes, slogan writing competitions, mass oath taking ceremony, drama, and speeches were organized at both the institutions by the St. Thomas Mission Society.

Accountant General informs pensioners DIMAPUR: Senior accounts officer, Information System Cell of the Pr. Accountant General (A&E), Kohima has, through a press release, informed all retired state government officers/ officials that the pension and GPF final payment cases settled for the month of March and April 2018 have been uploaded on the AG Nagaland website, www.agnagaland.gov.in.

After logging on to the website, pensioners may view details under ‘Felicitation’, and then click on ‘pension’ or ‘GPF pension.’ Pensioners also have the option of clicking on the sticky note which reads, “Click here to view list of settled pension / GPF final payment cases”. The list has also been put up for display at the Public Relation Cell and can be viewed on any working days during office hours.

The release instructed aggrieved pensioners or government officials facing genuine problems with regard to settlement of any entitlement benefits to write directly to the Deputy Accountant General (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahoto_j@yahoo.co.in or agaenagaland@cag.gov. in, or through a handwritten letter.

The release also stated that except for Wednesdays, all other days will be observed as public interview days and that timings for public interviews will be from 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Night curfew reinforced

DIMAPUR, MAY 30 (NPN): A night curfew has been reinforced from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the 5 km belt in Assam side of Sivasagar district bordering Nagaland with effect from April 18 for a period of 60 days. According to DIPR, addl. district magistrate Sivasagar, in an order, stated that night curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure to prevent occurrence of anti-social elements, extremist and unlawful activities coming across Assam/Nagaland border.

Training for counting personnel in Phek

Raja S. Durai instructs counting personnel on using the EVM machines when counting votes. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: A training programme for counting supervisors/assistants was held at counting hall, Phek on May 30 with Raja S.

Durai as the master trainer.

He instructed the counting personnel on using the EVM machines when counting votes and dem-

onstrated its use. Phek Counting Observer, A. John Louis asked the trainers to clarify doubts, if any, ahead of time. (DIPR) K

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WEATHER FORECAST May 31

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Agartala Thunderstorm

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Guwahati An a.m. t-storm in the area Imphal

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Nirmala Sitharaman during her visit to the state.

DIMAPUR: Union Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, who arrived in Nagaland on Tuesday on her maiden visit to 3 Corps Rangapahar, visited forward posts of the Assam Rifles along the Indo-Myanmar border on

Wednesday.

According to PRO (defence), the Defence Minister, accompanied by Lieutenant General Gopal R, GOC Spear Corps, witnessed firsthand the prevalent conditions and ongoing operations of units

deployed for border guarding operations in the area.

She was briefed by commanders operating on the ground.

After comprehensively assessing the situation with the troops, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the high standards of professionalism and dedication displayed by units and formations of Spear Corps responsible for operations along the Indo-Myanmar Border.

During the visit to forward areas, Sitharaman also interacted with local state government functionaries and representatives of other security agencies.

She also met with local community leaders of the area and appreciated their cooperation in maintaining security in the area.

According to the PRO, Sitharaman departed for Delhi later in the day having accomplished the objectives of the visit.

Assam Rifles organises poster making competition

Dimapur to observe World no Tobacco Day DIMAPUR: World No Tobacco Day 2018 under the theme ‘Tobacco and Heart Diseases’ will be observed in Dimapur, along with the rest of the world, on May 31 with Chief Judicial Magistrate & Secretary, DDLSA, Ajongba Imchen and Chief Medical Officer Dimapur, Dr. Vikato Kinimi as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

According to a DIPR report, the programme, organised by District Tobacco Control Cell, Dimapur, will be held at Greenwood Higher Secondary School, Nagarjan.

Children hold up their posters after the poster making competition.

DIMAPUR: Kohima battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized a poster making competition on the theme “HIV/AIDS and Drug Free Nagaland” at IG stadium on May 26.

According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), during the competition, Kohima battalion captain, Abhinav Mahna interacted with the children and encouraged them to spread the message of HIV/AIDS

AMK felicitates Angami HSLC & HSSLC toppers

HSLC and HSSLC toppers from Angami community along with AMK president Kevinourhieno Seyie & officials and APO president Kepelhousie Terhüja. (NP) Correspondent KO H I M A , M AY 3 0 (NPN): Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) honoured HSLC and HSSLC toppers of the Angami community at AMK Ki on Wednesday.

Lauding the 11 Angami toppers, 10 females and one male, AMK president, Kevinourheno Seyie said “outstanding performance and doing better than the rest surely does take more than ambition and putting in an extra hour of hardwork”.

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God calls the young to be examples. She encouraged the toppers saying that as they go on to start new chapters, they should work harder, sincerely and honestly.

Angami Public Organisation president, Kepelhousie Terhüja acknowledged the efforts of the toppers and especially lauded the female students for outdoing their male counterparts. He encouraged the male students to work harder and perform better in the future.

Appreciating AMK for encouraging and honouring the toppers, he assured the gathering that the APO would make efforts to organize such events in order to foster competitive spirits among the younger generation. He also wished

them all success in their future endeavours.

The HSLC toppers are: Top 1 -- Vivotsonuo Sorhie of Mezhür Higher Secondary School; Top 8 -- Neingusanuo Kire of Northfield; Top 9 -- Nongoto Lcho of Coraggio; Top 15 -- (a) Purino neikha of Mezhür & b) Vimeno Nakhro of Mezhür; Top 20 -- Noune-ü Z Yashü of Mezhür.

The HSSLC toppers are: ARTS – Top 3 -- Vikedono Seyie of Rüzhükhrie GHSS Kohima; Top 4 -- (a) Mhasilenuo Mechülho of Mezhür & (b) Visakhonuo Kulnu of Mezhür; and Top 5 -- Keneituonuo Semou of Mezhür.

HSSLC Science: Top 1 -- Virienuo Emilia Solo of Kohima Science College Jotsoma.

and drug free Nagaland to eradicate this disease from the state.

A total of 18 students participated in the competition and expressed their thoughts on the canvas beautifully.

PGCIL organises literary competition Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, MAY 30 (NPN): As part of the observation of Swachh Bharat Pakhwada from May 16-30, a directive of Ministry of power, Government of India, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) Dimapur sub-station organised drawing, essay and slogan competitions for students of Dimapur Railway High School (DRHS), Marwari Patti, under the theme, “Lets join our hands towards cleaner greener India” on Wednesday.

During the programme, Power Grid Dimapur, assistant engineer, Abhisekh Sonar gave a talk on “Cleaner and Greener India”. Junior officer, H. Bhattacharjee also spoke about the importance of personal hygiene. Junior engineer, Dziesekhono Nakhro added few points on how government school children were neglected.

He said that the event was conducted to encourage and support these children. Assistant engineer,

WSYF to tour its jurisdiction DIMAPUR: Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) held a meeting on May 12 and resolved to tour areas under WSYF from June 2.

The tour programme is as follows: i) June 2 Juneaghunaqha area; ii) June 5 Khaghaboto area; iii) June 9 Niuland area; iv) June 12 Ato area; v) June 16 Kuhuboto area; iv) June 19 Aqhahuto area; vii) June 23 Sakhepheto area; viii) June 26 Highway area; and ix) June 30 Dimapur area.

A press release from WSYF secretary, Bohoi K Yeptho said that all the tours will start at 10 a.m.

All the concerned area chairmen have been requested to make meeting arrangements accordingly.

Also WSYF will hold an executive meeting on June 1, 10 a.m at WSH office, Chekiye. All the concerned members have been informed to attend the meeting without fail.

PGCIL officials and school staff with the winners of the competitions. (NP)

Abhijnan Hazarika, in his speech, opined that the desire for a “Swachh Bharat” should come from within each and every Indian and not just as an outward manifestation of an obligation. DRHS headmaster, Anil Chandra Barman lauded the organisers for the programme and was encouraging of more such events in the near future.

Power Grid Dimapur sub-station also donated

two waste-bins to the school in the presence of its headmaster, teachers and officials, which was followed by the prize distribution.

The painting competition was organised for classes 1 to 5, essay competition from classes 9 and 10, while slogan competition was for classes 6 to 8. The first prize for the painting competition was bagged by Simu Kumari, second prize

by Laxmi Basfure while the

third position was bagged

by Navidita Kumari. In the essay competition, the first prize was bagged

by Mosumi Majumder, second prize by Piyasa Sarkar while the third prize was bagged by Rqahul Debnath. For the slogan competition, the first prize was bagged by Tanushree Debnath, second prize by Divya Gupta while the third prize was bagged by Preety Kumari.

Tsiepama landowners asked to collect compensation

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Deputy Commissioner, Sushil Kumar Patel has informed landowners and beneficiaries of Tsiepama village affected by the new broad gauge railway under Dimapur district to collect their compensation from the office of the Deputy Commissioner on June 12 from 10 a.m onwards.

According to a press release, head GBs and members of the concerned village councils have also been instructed to be present for identification of landowners and beneficiaries during disbursal of cheques, failing which, payment will be withheld.

The affected landowners are informed to

come in person and bring along identity proof, bank passbook, and 5 copies of passport photos.

Payments to representatives other than the affected landowners or beneficiaries shall not be entertained, the release added.

Pughoboto vote counting information

DIMAPUR: As per the Election Commission of India directions regarding counting of votes, in respect of 13 Pughoboto Assembly Segment, counting will be done on May 31 at 8 a.m in the counting hall, ADC Pughoboto office.

According to a DIPR report, no mobile phones

will be allowed in the counting area. Counting agents of political parties and counting personnel have been asked to be seated inside the counting hall in time. The strong room will be opened at 7:45 a.m in the presence of the general observer and all political party representatives.

NSSATA to resume phase-II stir

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) Central and district executives on Wednesday unanimously decided to resume the phase-II agitation from June 1 to 5.

The decision was made at a joint meeting of the central and district executive on May 30, a press note by NSSATA general secretary Vinoka Sohe stated.

It said the members met the Advisor School Education on May 1 and also held a consultative meeting with the chief secretary on

May 3 followed by a meeting with the director on May 10 and 12, 2018.

However, the department was unable to give any substantial response as a result of which, the association was compelled to initiate the phase-I and phase-II agitation.

It further warned initiating phase-III agitation from June 6 (sit-in protest at the directorate) if no positive response was received.

All the members have been directed to gather at the School Education directorate on June 6 at 8 a.m.

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Bendangliba launching the Aadhaar based Biometric Attendance System (BAS) in Kohima. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: As part of the PDA’s 100 day programme, director of Industries & Commerce (I&C), I. Bendangliba launched an Aadhaar based Biometric Attendance System (BAS) on May 29 at the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima in the presence of De-

partment of Information Technology & Communication (IT&C) officials led by joint director, Sabou Yashu.

According to DIPR, this is the first Aadhaar based BAS launched by a department under the PDA’s 100 day plans and targets.

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No need for apprehension on Citizenship Bill: Rajnath

New Delhi, May 30 (PTI): Amidst a row over the citizenship amendment bill, Home Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday said the people of Assam should not be apprehensive about the proposed law and any future step would be taken only after consultations with all stakeholders.

This was conveyed to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal by the home minister at a meeting where the issue was discussed. “The home minister said that there should be no apprehension in minds of the people of Assam about the citizenship amendment bill. The home minister has assured that before taking any step, the people of Assam will be taken into confidence. All stakeholders will be consulted,” he told reporters here.

Assam has been witnessing protests against the central government’s move to enact the Citizenship

Rajnath Singh (File) (Amendment) Bill 2016 that seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India due to religious persecution in those countries.

Organisations spearheading the protests said that the bill, if passed, would pave the way for giving citizenship to illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in Assam.

Sonowal also said all efforts would be made to address the concerns of people of Assam in this regard.

He requested the home minister to set up a committee to make recommendations for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord which provides for constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of Assamese people. “The home minister assured the chief minister that a committee will be set up at the earliest in consultation with the state government,” a Home Ministry statement said. The meeting discussed various administrative and security arrangements related to the updation exercise of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) as per the orders of the Supreme Court.

The meeting discussed the arrangements required to dispose of claims and objections after publication of the next draft NRC on June 30, the statement said.

KUYA opposes Kaziranga Tiger Project into KA Correspondent

DIPHU, MAY 30: Karbi Unemployed Youth Association (KUYA) has strongly opposed the proposed extension of the Kaziranga Tiger Project into Karbi Anglong.

The organization expressed their opposition after learning about the proposal of the National Tiger Conservation Authority which is visiting Kaziranga today to discuss the project.

Khogensing Ronghang president and Immanuel Tisso secretary told the media that the project will affect the populace around the Kaziranga National Park. “The NTCA demand for 10 kilometre buffer zones for the project is out of question. We are not giving even 50 meters of Karbi Anglong land to them. If Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council authority, MLAs and others have agreed to bestow 10 kilometres of our land, we will be compelled to fight for it and council will remain responsible for any casualty

caused during the protest,” the leaders warned.

It may be mentioned here that on September 3, 2012 the Kuki National Assembly, an association of Kukis, asked the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council not to go ahead with the proposed Tiger Reserve spread over 1,650 square km area in eastern and central Karbi Anglong district as it might disrupt the livelihood of 50,000 people comprising of Karbi, Rengma and Kuki tribes.

On the other hand, the Rengma Naga tribe living in Karbi Anglong too on several occasions opposed the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zone and Tiger Project by the Government. The tribe leaders reprimand the state government for its decision to set up the tiger reserve in the “entire length and breadth” of the Rengmainhabited areas instead of building infrastructure there.

It alleged that the project was deliberate to drive out the locals on the pretext of possible human-animal conflicts in future.

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Withdraw controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill: Manipur Congress Correspondent

IMPHAL, May 30: Manipur Congress Wednesday demanded that the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 should be withdrawn, claiming that it would harm the interests of the indigenous people of the northeast.

The demand was raised at a protest demonstration-cum-public meeting convened by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) in Imphal Wednesday. At the meeting, MPCC also reaffirmed its demand on making public the contents of the framework agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN(I-M).

While raising the strong objection to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill- 2016, the meeting resolved to submit a memorandum to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for withdrawal of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Similar memorandums objecting the bill would also be submitted

to the Prime Minister and Union home minister for immediate withdrawal of the bill, MPCC said.

On the framework agreement, MPCC re-affirmed that the party will object tooth and nail if any point tantamount to affect the territorial integrity of Manipur included in the agreement. Hundreds of Congress workers and supporters took part in the protest demonstration held at Imphal’s Congress Bhavan in which top leaders of the party raised strong objection to the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill-2016.

Among others, MPCC

president TN Haokip, former chief minister O Ibobi Singh and former deputy chief minister Gaikhangam pointed out that the bill once passed will have adverse impacts on the identity, economy and culture of Manipur. Former chief minister O Ibobi Singh said that the Citizenship Amendment Bill-2016 was a sensitive topic and therefore it should be scrutinized and analyzed minutely before being passed by the Parliament. He suggested a proper research by the experts on the possible impacts of the bill in the Northeast region, especially Manipur.

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Banking strike hits normal life in Manipur, Tripura Correspondent

IMPHAL, May 30: Banking services were badly affected in Manipur and Tripura on Wednesday as most of the major banks remained closed due to a nation-wide employees’ strike.

The strike called by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) was in protest against a meagre two per cent salary hike proposed by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).

Officials and employees of nationalized banks carried out a protest rally in Imphal on the first day

of the strike today.

Convener of the UFBU Manipur H Keshorjit said that the strike was against the pending wage revision of bank officers and employees. He alleged that the concerned authorities have deprived the bank employees of their due periodic pay increment. The wage revision was due since November 1, 2017.

Even though banks have been shouldering immense responsibilities for economic development of the country, there have been no efforts on the part of the Indian Banks Association and the Central government

to give effect to the revision, he added.

IANS adds: In Tripura, leaders of the striking employees claimed that the response of the two-day bank strike is good in all the eight northeastern states, including Assam and Sikkim.

The striking employees were protesting the “antipeople banking reforms” and demanding for wage revision in the wake of the proposal for a two per cent hike in salary.

“Around 4,000 bank employees belonging to about 500 nationalised bank branches in Tripura took part in the strike,...,” Na-

tional Confederation of Bank Employees (NCBE) Tripura unit Secretar y Swapan Modak told the media.

He said: “The NCBE has been demanding early wage review settlement, sufficient raise in salary and improvement in other service conditions and wage revision settlement for all officers up to Scale 7.”

All India Bank Officers Confideration Tripura state Secretary Sanjay Datta also echoed the views of Modak.

The employees of Tripura Gramin Bank and Tripura Cooperative Bank are not participating in the two-day

strike.

A large number of the ATMs were also closed, creating problems for the people. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) -- the umbrella organisation of nine employees’ unions and four officers’ associations -- had called the strike after its talks with the Indian Banks Association in New Delhi failed.

“The bank strike is not for the interest of the employees alone... the agitation is to protest policies of the central government and to protect the Indian banks from foreign controls,” Modak said.

WOKHA TOWN LONGSA EKHUNG

Wokha Town Longsa Ekhung (WTLE) officials visited the ongoing departmental works from Police Point to Dr. MM District Hospital and from Forest Junction via GHSS to Hospital road. The Ekhung also interacted and inspected the works and found it to be according to departmental specification.

The WTLE appreciates the present PDA government for the maintenance of the district HQ roads. It also further thanks and appreciates Er. Mhathung Kikon (E.E), Er. Emmanuel Ezung (SDO) and all PWD, R&B staff for their tireless work and efforts. The Ekhung also thank the E.E (PWD, R&B) for taking the maintenance of the said roads on priority, which was a long felt need of the public.

Meghalaya police question suspect in murder of a nurse

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Shillong, May 30: M e g h a l aya p o l i c e o n Wednesday detained one person in connection with the gruesome murder of a young lady from Manipur, who worked as a nurse at Nazareth Hospital here.

On Tuesday, Police team found the decamped body of Leiyaton Soro, who went missing since May 26, from Ryndang Briew, near Umiam viewpoint, on the Shillong-Guwahati highway.

“We are questioning one suspect in connection with the murder of the nurse,” Davies Marak, the district police chief of East Khasi Hills said but refused to divulge any further details. Meanwhile, the Tangkul and Naga bodies based in Shillong have demanded from Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Home Minister James Sangma for a speedy investigation into the ‘murder’ case. In their letter, the forums urged the Chief Minister and Home Minister to direct and supervision the police and investigating agency to conduct coercive investigation into the case and book the culprit and punish them as per law and also to deliver speedy justice to the deceased and bereaved family. Condemning the murder, the forums also mentioned that the nature and circumstances as well as the merciful injury inflicted on the body of the deceased, prima facie, strongly indicates that she was abducted, tortured, raped and murdered.

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Permanent High Court in Arunachal soon: CM

Itanagar, May 30 (PTI): A permanent high court would be set up in Arunachal Pradesh soon, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said.

A permanent bench of Gauhati High Court was established at Naharlagun and inaugurated by the then Chief Justice A S Anand of the Supreme Court in August, 2000.

The chief minister made the announcement at a public meeting on the second day of his visit to Lower Dibang Valley district yesterday, an official release said.

On the demand for deploying paramilitary force in Dambuk area to check intrusion of anti-social elements from a neighbouring state, the chief minister said he would hold talks with the state DGP, for the stationing of state police battalion.

Khandu said that state gover nment was taking all possible measures to strengthen law and order in the state.

Khandu also assured

Pema Khandu (File) the people that he would take up the Bomjir-Paglam road project with the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), for its inclusion in the highway project.

The project in Lower Dibang Valley district is important for improving the economic scenario of the area, the chief minister said.

Compensation demand should not become a hurdle in completion of the project, Khandu said.

The chief minister also inspected the flood protection site at Patsing situated near the 14 km point of the

states longest bridge over river Dibang, the release said.

Since the last two years, the Dibang river that flows near Bomjir village, had washed away more than 100 metres of the riverbank inundating farmland and was posing a threat to the Dibang bridge, according to the officials here.

The chief minister accompanied by WRD parliamentary secretary Gum Tayeng, administrative and departmental officials undertook a 30-minute car journey from the national highway towards the riverbank to assess the damage of the nearby farmlands.

Addressing a public meeting, Khandu appreciated the parliamentary secretary for taking timely measure in mitigating flood by constructing flood protection work at the Patsing site.

He assured to fund the phase II of the flood protection work and take up the project with the Centre in composite way.

Northeast NPF Senapati ADC members clarify D I M A P UR , M ay 3 0 (NPN): Reacting to reports that the seven members of NPF Senapati ADC have merged with the BJP party, the members have clarified that they have not merged or attempted to do so on any account. The members said that they were only against the NPF leadership in ADC Senapati. And in view of utter negligence in addressing the grievances and others issues, they were compelled to decided its own political stance. Therefore, the members clarified that the formation of coalition with BJP by the ADC members does not meant merger with BJP. The members further added that by keeping faith in their commitment towards the party, they have opted for coalition government with the BJP in the spirit of NDA and not as circulated.

This clarification was contained in a press statement issued by: P. Veini, 17 Phaibung DCC; Athili Sakhrie, 5 Makhel Kaibi DCC; Thiso Krina, 16 Pudunamei DCC; L. Rangpung John, 10 Willong Khullen DCC’ Thomas Luba, 12 Lairouching DCC; S. Alexander Maikho, 15 Saranamai DCC and S. Robinson, government nominee.

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No trace of missing ULFA mediator Rebati Guwahati, May 30 (Agencies): While no breakthrough has been made in the case of a missing insurgent outfit ULFA’s mediator 67-yr-old Rebati Phukan who has been missing since April 22, his son has filed a Habeas Corpus petition in the Supreme Court. The petition filed

by Phukan’s son Kaushik seeks direction to the authorities, including Assam government, to produce Phukan before the court, TNT reported.

Mr. Phukan said the local police has been at best, lethargic, in their attitude towards finding his father, and sought an investigation by the CBI or a Special Investigation Team.

The petitioner also urged the court that the case be transferred to CBI or any other independent agency or a special investigating team as there was “a loss of faith in the local police” due to its alleged lethargic conduct. It was mentioned before a vacation bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and Mohan M Shantanagoudar on Tuesday by senior advocate Geeta Luthra. The court agreed to hear it on June 1. Phukan, 67, was a prominent member of the

People’s Consultative Group (PCG) formed by the ULFA in 2005 — and dissolved in 2011 — to mediate between the outfit and the Centre.

He was also a renowned footballer in Assam in his younger days.

Phukan went missing from his rented accommodation at Ambikagiri Nagar locality of Guwahati on April 22. Days later, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the then DGP, Mukesh Sahay, to immediately conduct an inquiry. Guwahati police commissioner Hiren Chandra Nath told The Indian Express on Tuesday that no breakthrough has been made yet in the case. “We are putting our best effort,” he said.

People in the know say Phukan is extremely close to Paresh Baruah, chief of ULFA (Independent), and that he was working on a fresh negotiation proposal between ULFA(I) and the Centre. Phukan and Baruah grew up together in the same village in Dibrugarh district. “Paresh Baruah is like a younger brother to

my father. People call them childhood friends but they are like brothers,” Kaushik told The Indian Express over phone. His petition states that Phukan “might be in the custody of the Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing, Military Intelligence or NIA, as they have a rivalry amongst them”.

“The petitioner’s father has also been working directly with the Prime Minister’s Office since 1991 for various peace missions between the Centre and ULFA, to bring peace in Assam,” according to the plea. Phukan had worked in association with the Intelligence Bureau on various missions until 2016, Kaushik submitted.

He contended that he had come to know that on April 20 Phukan had attended a “secret meeting” with a retired bureaucrat and an advocate of Assam, during which a “proposal memorandum to negotiate with Paresh Baruah, ULFA chief, was being discussed and the same was to be presented before Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon”.

‘Chintan Shivir’ for Tripura officers Agartala, May 30 (IANS): Following in BJPruled Gujarat’s footsteps, Tripura is likely to organise a “Chintan Shivir” for state government officers to “meet the desired goals”, an official said on Wednesday.

The plan was mooted

by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar when Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb met him in New Delhi on Tuesday.

“The NITI Aayog vice chief suggested that a training programme for state’s officers could be organised to reorient their approach in view of the government priorities and speed of work required to achieve the state’s objectives,” the state government official said.

He said that Rajiv Kumar suggested that the training on the lines of a successful “Chintan Shivir” in Gujarat could be thought of to this end. He told the Chief Minister that he would get the details of this initiative and pass it on to the Tripura government.

Bangladesh agrees to take Counting of votes Racket involving smuggling back 33 infiltrators: ADAG for Ampati by-poll of firearms in NE unearthed

MSP for organic horti commodities in Sikkim

Gangtok, May 30 (PTI): Sikkim government has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various organic horticultural commodities, mostly vegetables, being produced in the state in order to protect the interests of the farming community.

“The state government intends to regulate the prices of various horticultural commodities in order to protect the farming community by conferring benefits and improved returns to the producers and to get right prices of various commodities,” a notification issued by the Horticultural and Cash Crops Development Department said.

The notification by the director-cum-secretary of the department, Khorlo Bhutia was issued on May 22 last, but was released to media today. The Sikkimese farmers will get differential MSP for the organic horticultural commodities.

The addresses of the people in the detention camps were sent to the Bangladeshi government and after their verification it became clear that they are Bangladeshi citizens, he said.

Being declared a foreigner by a tribunal did not necessarily mean that the person was from Bangladesh as their addresses had to be verified by that country, he added.

In 2013, the Centre had issued instructions to Assam government not to push back but deport the illegal foreigners to Bangladesh, Bhattacharya said.

Bangladesh had last month identified 152 of its nationals lodged in the detention camps and written to the External Affairs Ministry with a proposal for their repatriation in batches, official sources said.

According to the White Paper of the Assam Government on the Foreigners’ Issue, “Government of India has authorised the state government under the provisions of Section 3(2) (e) of the Foreigners Act, 1946 and Para 11(2) of the Foreigners Order, 1948 to set up detention centres.”

“Accordingly, detention centres have been set up at Goalpara, Kokrajhar and Silchar for keeping persons declared as foreigners.

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TURA, MAY 30: Counting of votes for the high-stakes Ampati assembly by-election in Meghalaya will be held on Thursday.

The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and the opposition Congress have claimed that the parties are confident to win the Ampati seat.

“We are winning as per the calculations arrived at from the polling booth,” senior NPP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said.

The by-election was necessitated after Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Mukul M Sangma vacated the seat while retaining the Songsak assembly seat.

Mukul’s eldest daughter Miani D Shira is confident to retain the Ampati seat for the Congress. Her main rival is Clement G Momin of the ruling National People’s Party, who is supported by the BJP and regional parties.

Subhankar Koch is also contesting the by-election as an Independent. “The reports we are getting from the workers that we are winning but we cannot say what is the margin,” former Assembly Speaker and Congress legislator, Charles Pyngrope said.

Aizawl, May 30 (PTI): A major racket involving smuggling of firearms in the Northeast region has come to light following a joint operation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Assam Rifles.

Two AK-47 rifles were seized and five persons arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle the fire arms.

Acting on specific information about smuggling of AK-47 rifles from Myanmar through Mizoram border into India for further delivery to some insurgent groups in Bangladesh, the officers of DRI searched a residential premises at Chawnpui are here on Sunday. They recovered a loaded sack which was about to be transported by the occupants of the said premises, a statement issued by the agency said.

On examination, the sack was found containing ginger. “Further examina-

tion of the sack resulted in recovery of a packet wrapped with old and used newspaper. On opening the said packet, two AK 47 rifles totally valued at Rs 20 lakh were recovered and seized,” it said. In this case, the arms have been smuggled into India from an unauthorized route across the Indo-Myanmar border, the DRI said.

The Mizoram resident from whose possession, recovery of two AK-47 rifles was made, has been arrested. In a swift joint operation launched by the DRI and Assam Rifles thereafter to identify and locate other members of the syndicate involved in this offense, another person who was acting as conduit between the arrested person (from whose possession two AK-47 rifles were recovered and seized) was identified and considering his involvement, he has also been arrested, it said.

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Guwahati, May 30 (PTI): For the first time, the Bangladesh government has agreed to take back 33 of its nationals who were declared infiltrators by the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam, a senior police official said today.

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner based here recently visited detention camps in the state and found 33 inmates there declared as foreigners to be the citizens of his country, Additional Director General of Police (Special Branch) Pallab Bhattacharya told PTI. The 33 foreigners were kept in detention camps after they were declared to be illegal migrants from Bangladesh by various Foreigners Tribunals, Bhattacharya said.

He hailed the decision of Bangladesh to take back those citizens for the first time, saying it was a “goodwill gesture” because there was no deportation or repatriation treaty between the two neighbouring countries.

Asked when the 33 foreigners would be sent back to their homeland, the ADGP said it would take some time as the modalities for their repatriation would have to be worked out by the External Affairs Ministry with its Bangladeshi counterpart.

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t’s a virtual viral disease outbreak in some parts of the world including India which is presently being hit with a virulent Nipah virus (NiV), that has claimed 14 lives so far and with many more admitted in serious condition in various hospitals across some states. NiV has infected 263 people and resulting in 196 deaths since 2001. The case fatality rate of Nipah virus encephalitis ranges from 0-100 and average case fatality rate is 74.5%.The virus is one among several other new viruses that have made their presence felt during the 30 years such as - HIV/AIDS, Ebola, dengue, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, West Nile virus, H1N1, etc.

Other tropical diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid, Plague, TB etc were thought to have been controlled but India continues to struggle to contain them. The rise of these infectious diseases is often described in terms of biological processes, but they cannot be reduced to just this dimension. A range of factors play a role, in particular increasing urbanisation and human mobility. Though Nipah virus has so far not spread fast as in the case with Dengue or Japanese Encephalitis etc, it mainly because the virus is quite of recent occurrence. Nipah is believed to be transmitted from what are called flying foxes, or mega bats, so called because they are the largest bat species. They eat fruits and live in trees. These are a part of the old-world fruit bat family, called pteropid bats. Bats often end up being reservoirs for a number of severe infectious diseases, including Ebola, SARS coronavirus, Nipah and Hendra. The virus- Kampung Sungai Nipah- was named after a village in Malaysia, where it was first discovered in 1998-99. The virus, that eventually killed 105 people in Malaysia, was first suspected to be Japanese encephalitis (JE) which, like the Nipah virus, induces brain inflammation. When the virus broke out in Malaysia, a virologist Dr.K.B. Chua found that tie outbreak of febrile encephalitis in humans was preceded by the occurrence of respiratory illness and encephalitis in pigs in the same region. This led to suspicion that it was like Japanese Encephalitis but after doing blood tests, it was rapidly indentified as a novel paramyxovirus. This virus was traced back to pigs which ate fallen fruits and bat droppings.Suspecting pigs to be the carriers, there was mass culling of pigs in Nipah region. According to Dr.N. Devdasan, Director of Institute of Public Health in Siliguri who also led WHO team to study the outbreak of the virus in 2001, “Human-to-human transmission occurs due to direct contact.” Nipah is an RNA or Ribonucleic Acid virus. “RNA viruses are the most common cause of emerging diseases in humans, attributable to the high mutation rate in RNA viruses compared to DNA viruses,” says the book Essential Human Virology. The state health department has issued an advisory which was widely published in the media. So far, there has been no report of any NiV case in the north east. However since the virus had appeared in Siliguri in 2001 remained dormant, there is possibility of it remerging as a potent threat.

The virus alone, like Dengue etc may not be lethal but these have posed serious life threat because authorities and individuals have not taken adequate preventive measures.

DailyDevotion Yes—But…!

Lord, I will follow You, but... —Luke 9:61 Suppose God tells you to do something that is an enormous test of your common sense, totally going against it. What will you do? Will you hold back? If you get into the habit of doing something physically, you will do it every time you are tested until you break the habit through sheer determination. And the same is true spiritually. Again and again you will come right up to what Jesus wants, but every time you will turn back at the true point of testing, until you are determined to abandon yourself to God in total surrender. Yet we tend to say, “Yes, but— suppose I do obey God in this matter, what about…?” Or we say, “Yes, I will obey God if what He asks of me doesn’t go against my common sense, but don’t ask me to take a step in the dark.”

Jesus Christ demands the same unrestrained, adventurous spirit in those who have placed their trust in Him that the natural man exhibits. If a person is ever going to do anything worthwhile, there will be times when he must risk everything by his leap in the dark. In the spiritual realm, Jesus Christ demands that you risk everything you hold on to or believe through common sense, and leap by faith into what He says. Once you obey, you will immediately find that what He says is as solidly consistent as common sense.

By the test of common sense, Jesus Christ’s statements may seem mad, but when you test them by the trial of faith, your findings will fill your spirit with the awesome fact that they are the very words of God. Trust completely in God, and when He brings you to a new opportunity of adventure, offering it to you, see that you take it. We act like pagans in a crisis— only one out of an entire crowd is daring enough to invest his faith in the character of God.

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Great faith is the product of great fights. Great testimonies are the outcome of great tests. Great triumphs can only come out of great trials. ~ Smith Wigglesworth

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Post-mortem

Four years of Modi government: Tobacco and heart diseases Direction right, journey bumpy T

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n 2014, the economy was on decline, non performing assets (NPAs) of banks had risen already. Plus there was a complete policy paralysis, the government was on standstill. With that kind of legacy, it is quite miraculous that we have come to where we are at this moment in terms of macroeconomics.

It is now four years since the Modi government had come to power; and, the next general election is already on the horizon. Congressled Opposition has criticised the prime minister and gave remarks that nothing has been done in four years and allot zero marks. The judgment would depend on the scale of ambition of the assessor rather than sheer fact. While the Numbers can often be strung together to tell a story. But when each number has a story of its own, it is best to let them do their own talking: a reading of how the economy may play out in the fifth year of the Narendra Modi government.

The report card must take note of three other factors: formalisation of the economy, financial inclusion and digitisation. Big changes that defined 4 Years of Modi government that are demonetisation, unified tax (GST) and improvement in ease of doing business.

The overall record of the Centre in terms of income growth is good. There were a couple of quarters following demonetisation when the GDP growth fell below 7%, but the average will be above that level. It is a matter in which the Centre can take pride that, now; India takes 7% as the norm for GDP growth. Growth is on track despite disruptive reforms. Inflation has been moderate throughout the four years. That is why prices have not become a political flashpoint. Modi government has shown impressive fiscal conservative, ignoring the temptation. Consequently, fiscal deficit is easing. Foreign direct investment has gone up since BJP came to power. The government had eased foreign investment norms in some crucial sectors, including retails, aviation and construction.

Industrial production recovered after a dip though private has been missing link but most recent data shows capex picking up.

A jump in tax revenues of over Rs 2 lakh crore on a base of Rs 12.69 lakh crore could be a tall order at the end of the day. Hence, fiscal slippage could be the result. More so, when the economy is already going through a most difficult process of transition to the GST regime.

Over the years, the speed of road construction had become the benchmark for India’s infrastructure creation. Now, the Narendra Modi government has set in play a new integrated infrastructure programme, which involves building of roads, railways, waterways and airports Over the years, the speed of road construction had become the benchmark for India’s infrastructure creation. Now, the Narendra Modi government has set in play a new integrated infrastructure programme, which involves building of roads, railways, waterways and airports. In between 2010-14, 19,443 km highway was constructed and 20,439 km was awarded. But during the period of this NDA government (2014-18) 28,702 km highway roads have been constructed and 51,112 km awarded. Rural electrification was made in 2014-15 only in 1000 village but in 2015-16 and 2016-17, 7000 and 6000 villages were electrified respectively.

The flagship housing schemes are also doing well as 3781397 houses have been constructed in rural areas and 443966 in urban areas, using generous government subsidies. And, though the details are still being worked out, an ambitious Modicare health insurance scheme for 10 crore households and MSPs-for-all-crops are also on the anvil. Not all these schemes are a good idea—unconditional cash-payments to farmers would be a better substitute for MSPs, and freeing markets is the best— but while achche din may be some time away, a start has been made in putting some of the necessary reforms in place.

The other significant highlight

Impact of social media in the lives of students

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he media in the past two decades is unprecedented “the epic proportion“ is the undisputed “the undisputed champion” the activity commandant, “Social media” All of us are aware of the fact that Social media is a computer mediated technology that facilitate the creation and sharing of information ,ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

Each and every person is really amazed, befuddled and wonder struck of social media’s lure. With time the society has welcomed this media and now it has found its ways into all walks of our life. In India people spend more than 120 man hours in a day in accessing this kinds of sites. We can just wonder about the man hours across the globe and it is in this cloud of billions of man hours.

What impact it has on the lives of students?

Well, Social networking site is like a weaver and what else can be more unprecedented than social media? It is found that the students are the fanatic users of these sites. To name a few, are Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, Skype, etc and more likely to arrive at with the advancement in technology. But what strikes the mind is that, up to what extent is social media serving the students who are the most loyal users of the same? Is it a boon or a curse? Well, it definitely have both positive and negative impacts on the lives of students as well as every user.

As much as we can say about, there are countless benefits of social media on the lives of students. Social networking has increased the rate and quality of collaboration for students which help them to share the information very quickly and increases their productivity and helps them to learn in an efficient and dynamic style.

The social networking not only teaches the students skill and teaches them how to survive

in the busy world as well.

Also, students maintain social connections which assist them in opting several future career goals, etc. Thus, social media is much valuable for bolstering and developing self-confidence and become new explorers and learners.

This is quite evident that Social media has laid greater positive impact on students but there are many negative impacts of social media as well.

Well, it’s often seen that many students rely on the accessibility on the information on social media .There are cyber crimes too that pop up more often due to inappropriate usage.

However, students these days are more likely to get addicted towards the social networking sites and they spend most of their time in social sites and less time on other activities. It can be a waste of time for the students as they visit the sites to check something and waste their whole day behind the screen and this is the most negative impact of social media.

Moreover, this addiction has also led to certain psychological drawbacks too among students. They have become more emotionally attached to this virtual world than the real world. They have started trusting strangers more than the ones they know personally.

Most importantly, they have replaced their own real world with this virtual world which is nothing but a mere wonder of technology. The advantages and disadvantages of social media in the lives of students are boundless. It is like two sides of a sword. So, we need to keep in mind that the benefits of this interactive technology far outweigh the risks. Every good thing has its limit , their can’t be only one side in a coin and as such if left ignored media itself will fall into us not as a blessing but as a curse. We all have choices to make. You have the coin “Decide Which Side”.

Anushka Bhattacharjee

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of the government is in the field of financial inclusion. According to data updated on Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’s website on 9 May, there are about 316 million beneficiaries with deposits of around Rs. 81,203.59 crore. If Jan Dhan got the economy banked, insurance through the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (life insurance) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (accident insurance) have given financial comfort at rock bottom prices.

Diplomacy has been one of the key thrust areas of the government as their diplomatic outreach has travelled a long way in the last four years.

Challenge: Job is a vital economic need, but it has a political and social side, too. When a political party comes to power by making employment growth an election agenda, people will expect, debate and criticize if it falls short. In the last four years, the jobs debate has grown in proportion. From pure value-perspective, this debate is good for the country,” India’s youth has raised its aspiration from subsistence wages to living wages. And the way to meet these aspirations is…through raising the productivity of our firms and workers. This needs formalization, financialization, urbanization, industrialization and human capital,” The economy has done well in these four years. India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. This growth has not come at the cost of high inflation or fiscal deficit. At no point of time has the Consumer Price Index, the benchmark measure of inflation for Reserve Bank of India’s inflation targeting agreement with the government, exceeded its targeted range.

However, on the whole, what we got in the last four years is a stable government moving towards a certain direction of a liberal economic order, not too much buffeted by conflicting interests and policies at the centre of the government.

Prof. Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Finance officer, NU Lumami

he World Health Organisation has chosen “Tobacco and heart diseases” as the theme for the World no Tobacco Day 2018, reflecting the increasing trend in the incidence of cardio vascular diseases attributing to tobacco use. This is relevant for India because the Global burden of diseases study has reported that deaths as well as mortality from cardio vascular diseases have more than doubled in the last 30 years in India. The age-adjusted CVD mortality rate of 349/100000 population in men and 265/100000 in women is one of the highest in the world.

It’s a fact that Tobacco is the second biggest preventable cause of Heart diseases after High blood pressure.

It’s believed that nearly thirty percent of all heart disease deaths could be attributed to smoking and other tobacco uses.

In India, tobacco is used in many forms like cigarette, bidi, hookah and tobacco chewing like khaini, zarda etc. and tobacco in all forms has been shown to be detrimental to cardiovascular system. Smoking affects the heart by multiple means. It contains high levels of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide affects the heart by reducing the amount of oxygen the blood is able to carry. This means that the heart, lungs, brain, and other vital organs do not always receive enough oxygen to perform everyday functions. At the same time, nicotine causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure increasing the load on the heart in the long run.

There are thousands of other harmful chemicals and free radicals in tobacco products which promote the deposition of fat in the wall of the arteries by damaging the cells lining the arteries and increasing the tendency for blood to clot. This is why people who smoke are more likely to have heart attacks, high blood pressure, blood clots, strokes, haemorrhages, aneurysms, and other disorders of the cardiovascular system. So, it is well established that smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for heart diseases but smokeless to-

bacco has not been well studied in the past. The reason is that the prevalence of smokeless tobacco use is very low in the western countries and Europe. Moreover, the ingredients used in gutka and Zarda in India is very different from what is normally used in the west. But of late, several studies have been carried out in India and now there is increasing evidence that smokeless tobacco plays an important role in cardio vascular diseases. The researches show that there is significantly greater prevalence of multiple cardiovascular risk factors - obesity, resting tachycardia, hypertension, high total and LDL cholesterol, and low HDL cholesterol, and electrocardiographic changes in tobacco users, chewing or smoking as compared to tobacco non-users.

It is not surprising because most of the chemical ingredients in smoking products are also there in smokeless tobacco.

In fact, some studies show that diastolic BP was higher in tobacco chewers than smokers.

This could be because of the sustained level of nicotine in the blood as chewing tobacco is kept in the mouth for a much longer time leading to grater absorption. Moreover, sodium content in the gutkas always high as the factories are never regulated. So, tobacco use in any form should be a concern for all.GATS Survey 2016-17 shows that Nagaland has tobacco prevalence of 43% among adults and the prevalence of smokeless tobacco alone is 39%. Any society with high prevalence of tobacco use coupled with poor discipline of food habits spells doom for the health of the society. It is a wakeup call for all the stake holders to realise the danger posed by tobacco and the need of the hour is the political will to strictly implement the Tobacco control laws in the state and at the same the Church and NGOs need to play a greaterrole on thisin order to bring down the incidence of tobacco related diseases like heart diseasesand cancer in our state.

Dr. C. Tetseo BDS, PGD-HP (Tobacco control)

Bangladesh could march past India

ndia has had an unfortunate history of losing out to its economic counterparts over time.

It first began in 1965 when the East Asian economies stood at more or less the same income level as India.

Then the former group of countries adopted more pro-market reforms and focused on making the export sector more competitive while India shifted leftward on the economic policy spectrum under Indira Gandhi and strengthened the so-called ‘license-raj’.

For the following three decades, the East Asian economies would grow at a breakneck pace leaving India far behind. A similar fate awaited India following the market reforms of Deng Xiaoping in China after 1978. The current economic heft of China makes it difficult to imagine that its income levels were similar to that of India before Deng came along.

Now, it appears that history is about to repeat itself as the economic successes of Bangladesh gradually gain momentum. When Bangladesh was first reported to have grown at a faster rate than Pakistan in 2006, it was treated as a temporary blip. But, Kaushik Basu recently pointed out that since then it has exceeded Pakistan’s growth rate by more than 2.5 percentage points each year. Bangladesh even has a lower population growth rate than Pakistan. So, the per capita income of an average Bangladeshi is growing at an even faster rate.

Bangladesh is now a regular feature in the top 10 fastest-growing economies around the world. It grew at 7.28 percent in the last fiscal year.

As a result, it was its seventh year in a row that its GDP growth had exceeded 6 percent. This is a small feat by no means, especially considering the fact that the period coincided with the slowing down of most of the emerging countries around the world. In fact, in the last few years the country’s growth rate has exceeded that of India itself.

In the three years preceding 2016, the per capita income of Bangladesh had grown by about 40 percent while India grew at a measly 14 percent. At this rate, it is estimated that Bangladesh could exceed India’s per capita income by 2020. The Bangladesh growth story is more exciting due to its inclusive nature unlike most emerging economies.

A World Bank study on the country’s growth for the period 2005-10 found that the average income of the poorest 40 percent households grew faster

than for the rest of the country by 0.5 percent. During the same period, India’s poorest 40 percent did far worse than the national average. Quite understandably, poverty rates in India are higher.

Bangladesh also outperforms India when it comes to social development indicators. An infant born in Bangladesh is more likely to celebrate her fifth birthday than her Indian counterpart and also live longer than the latter. The country has also performed better on education parameters and gender equality.

What makes the performance of Bangladesh even more impressive is that it has displayed such strong developmental outcomes despite numerous challenges like poor infrastructure and lack of any large-scale public investment on developmental projects. The only explanation for Bangladesh’s growth performance can be attributed to two major factors - both institutional. One is the long-standing garment industry and the second is the country’s developed NGO network.

The first aspect arose out of a historical accident when the United States imposed a textile quota system in the 1970s to protect the domestic industry from the burgeoning South Korean industry. To bypass the quota restrictions, Koreans moved the production to Bangladesh where labour was cheap and readily available.

Bangladeshi businessmen quickly

picked up on the required technical expertise and set up their own businesses. The second aspect explains the country’s remarkable achievements on the economic and social scale despite the lack of government intervention in resource mobilisation. The presence of active civil societies at the grass root level has enabled the provision of education and healthcare services even at the lowest strata of the society.

Both the aspects that explain the sustained growth spurt in Bangladesh are very unique to the country and provide no scope for replicability.

However, there are remain a few crucial insights from the growth experience of the country. First, it highlights the importance of working upon the strengths to build a competitive edge in the world market. Second, it shows the effectiveness of ensuring development at the grass root levels in reducing poverty and driving inclusive growth. India especially falters on both of these fronts.

It needs to be seen if Bangladesh can sustain the promising growth momentum that it has displayed over the last few years, but its performance until now signals a warning sign for India. If status quo is maintained, Bangladesh will evolve into yet another nation that marches past India on the developmental path.

(IANS) Amit Kapoor, (amit.kapoor@competitiveness.in)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Driving and using mobile phones at the same time

I am regular commuters who have notice people using mobile phones and driving at the same time. I believe that using a mobile phone while driving is the biggest cause of distraction and the risk of an accident is even higher when riding a two-wheeler. Mobile phones have become so much part of our daily life, learning the importance of it we should also at the same time be acquainted with when to use and when not to. You might be receiving important calls every now and then but just to be at the safe side, if at all you can’t avoid the call it will be better if you can make sure that you park your car somewhere safe and receive the call rather than creating traffic jams and other nuisance. We must remember that the number of road fatalities due to the use of mobile phones is rising at an alarming rate throughout the world and should be careful before we get into trouble.

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

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Madras HC refuses relief to Chidambaram’s family

Chidambrarm’s wife Nalini (R), son Karti and daughter-inlaw Srinidhi (L).

C H E N NA I , M ay 3 0 (AGENCIES): In a setback to former union minister P Chidambaram’s immediate family members, the Madras high court on Wednesday refused to stay prosecution initiated against them by the income tax department under Black Money Act. On May 11, the I-T department filed a complaint against Chidambaram’s wife Nalini, son Karti and daughter-in-law Srinidhi for alleged non-disclosure of overseas assets in the special court for economic offences, Chennai.

The complaints were filed under section 50 of the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act. According to the I-T department, Nalini, Karti and Srinidhi have failed to disclose a property they jointly own in Cambridge, in the UK worth Rs 5.37 crore.

Apart from this, the department has alleged that Karti had failed to disclose an overseas bank account he holds with Metro Bank in UK and investments he had made in Nano Holdings LLC, USA.

Besides this, Karti has also failed to disclose investments made by Chess Global Advisory, a company co-owned by him which amounts to an offence under the Black Money Act, the department said in its complaint.

Assailing the move, the trio moved the high court seeking interim order staying the prosecution and to direct the department to provide a copy of the complaint to them.

When the plea came up for hearing, senior counsel AR L Sundresan for the petitioners said, “Law mandates that a special court must be established to hear cases under the Black Money Act. But so far the state has not notified any such special court. The special court for economic offences does not have jurisdiction to take cognizance of the complaint.”

Moreover, the authority who has ordered sanction for the prosecution has no such authority under the Income Tax Act, he added.

Opposing the plea standing counsel for I-T submitted that the complaint is yet to be numbered and once it is numbered copies would be furnished to the petitioners. The plea

is too premature, he added.

Recording the submissions, Justice S Baskaran refused to pass any interim order.

He then directed the I-T to file counter and posted the plea to June 5 for further hearing.

It all started when the department issued notices to the trio under the Act. Immediately, the family moved the high court seeking to restrain the department from initiating prosecution against them in the special court.

They claimed that they have duly disclosed all the details of such properties and bank accounts in foreign countries in their returns and alleged that the department has initiated such proceedings only to harass and humiliate them.

But denying the allegation, the department said that the proceedings have been initiated based on information provided by the CBI. It added that issuing notice under the Act and sanctioning prosecution are entirely two different aspects and that the department can sanction prosecution notwithstanding pending inquiry on assessment as the Act does not prohibit the department from doing so.

CBI registers case in Tamil Nadu gutkha scam C hennai , M ay 3 0 (AGENCIES): CBI on May 30 registered a case in the sensational gutkha scam in Tamil Nadu. The CBI’s Anti-Corruption (III) Unit, New Delhi, registered the FIR against unknown officials of the Central Excise Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Food Safety Department, public servants and private persons under sections 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy) of IPC and also invoked provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

The scam, exposed by The Hindu in June 2017, pertains to the alleged involvement of State Health Minister C. Vijaya Bhaskar and DGP rank officers T.K. Rajendran and S. George among others by taking bribes to the tune of Rs 39.91 crore for facilitating the storage, transportation and sale of the banned commodity in Chennai city as reported by the Income Tax Department.

The Income Tax Department had handed over a classified note to the then Chief Secretary, P.S. Rama Mohana Rao, and the then Director General of Police, Ashok Kumar, giving a list of officials who received bribes from the manufacturer of the MDM brand gutkha.

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PM Modi’s government to set up media command room NEW DELHI, MAY 30 (AGENCIES): Modi’s government is looking for a company to scrape and analyze social media posts to help boost nationalism and neutralize any “media blitzkrieg by India’s adversaries.”

In a lengthy tender posted online, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said it wants a company to provide analytical software and a team of at least 20 professionals to “power a real time New Media Command Room.”

They should monitor Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Internet forums and even email in order to analyze sentiment, identify “fake news,” disseminate information on behalf of the government and inject news and social media posts with a “positive slant for India,” the tender said.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, ministries and cabinet ministers have been active on social media, tweeting new policies and interacting with citizens.

But this tender suggests Modi’s government now wants more powerful social media tools to shape a positive narrative about India and encourage nationalism among its citizens in the lead up to state and national elections. “Essentially, the hub will be a mass surveil-

lance surveillance tool,” said Nikita Sud, an associate professor of international development at Oxford University. “Nationalism seems to be equated with agreement with the government of the day, or even with the party in power. There are grave implications here for India’s democracy, and for the fundamental rights to free speech and expression guaranteed by the Indian constitution.” A spokesman in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) did not immediately respond to a call or text. Calls to a spokesman for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting were not answered.

India is just the latest Asian country looking more closely at “fake news” and social media. In the run up to a closely-fought election in Malaysia, the government of former Prime Minister Najib Razak introduced a fake news law that was used to probe his chief opponent Mahathir Mohamad, who won the election and has reportedly proposed to repeal the law. In Singapore, a parliamentary select committee recently held public hearings over the issue of imposing new restrictions on “fake news.”

In India’s tender, the government seeks the ability to track trends, topics and Twitter hashtags relevant to

government activities. But it also seeks the ability to drill down and monitor individual social media accounts, create historical archives of conversations and help shape a positive narrative about India.

It suggests the social media tool should use “predictive modeling” and “data mining” to “make predictions about the future or unknown events,” including the impact of headlines in international publications such as the New York Times, the Economist and Time magazine.

It suggests the social media tool should use “predictive modeling” and “data mining” to “make predictions about the future or unknown events,” including the impact of headlines in international publications such as the New York Times, the Economist and Time magazine.

What “would be the global public perception due to such headlines and breaking news, how could the public perception be molded in positive manner for the country, how could nationalistic feelings be inculcated in the masses,” it continues. How “could the media blitzkrieg of India’s adversaries be predicted and replied/neutralized, how could the social media and internet news/discussions be given a positive slant for India,” the document reads.

India asks UK to expedite extradition of fugitives Male child victims of sexual abuse

Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi.

NEW DELHI, May 30 (AGENCIES): India on Wednesday impressed upon the UK the need to expedite the process of extradition of Indian fugitives and eco-

nomic offenders, which include former liquor baron Vijay Mallya + and ex-IPL boss Lalit Modi. At the Indo-UK home affairs dialogue here, the Indian side is

also reported to have sought the help of British authorities to locate diamantaire Nirav Modi.

“We have sought the help of the authorities in the UK in the extradition of our wanted persons. The process is on and everyone knows that it is because of our proactive action, that Mallya now has to fight his extradition case in a UK court, investing his time and money,” said an official privy to discussions during the two-hour long meeting here. The third Indo-UK home affairs dialogue dwelt

on 8 issues including counter-terrorism, terror financing, cybersecurity, women’s safety, organized crime and visa-related matters. While the Indian delegation was led by home secretary Rajiv Gauba, the UK team was led by Patsy Wilkinson.

During the talks, Gauba communicated India’s concern over activities of pro-Khalistan and Kashmiri separatist elements in the UK and urged it to maintain a vigil over such elements and take appropriate action including timely sharing of intelligence.

should be included in VCS: Maneka

Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, MAY 30 (NPN): Union minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi has asked states and UTs to take necessary steps for including male child victims of sexual abuse in the Victim Compensation Scheme/Fund.

In a letter addressed to the chief ministers of all states/UTs, Maneka Gan-

dhi has urged them to issue necessary directions to the concerned departments to take necessary steps. The letter also requested that compensation including interim compensation may be given to the victim on time.

She also highlighted that POCSO Act is gender neutral and safeguards the interest of not only the girl child but also the male child.

The letter also mentioned that as per NCPCR data, though 31 state governments have notified their Victim Compensation Scheme under Rule 7, POCSO Rules, 2012, the disbursements of compensation has not been uniform or satisfactory.

The minister had also drawn attention that in some of the States the inter-

im compensation to child victims of sexual abuse was not being awarded to meet the immediate medical and other needs of the child for relief or rehabilitation. The letter stressed that male child who is the most neglected victim of child sexual abuse is being ignored for award of compensation and needs to be included.

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There’s gratitude! (5,3) 6 European Monetary Union gets the bird (3) 9 Sea in which canoe collapsed? (5) 10 Reg hops about finding burrowing rodents (7) 11 Cured fish, apparently very filling (7) 13 It turns backwards and forwards (5) 14 Rodney wanders over there (6) 15 Sweet that’s doubly good in France (6) 18 Darkness is an odd thing (5) 20 Name of girl from a strange nation (7) 21 Taking issue about press operator (7) 22 Drag one’s feet in a cubicle? (5) 23 Fellow turning to move his head? (3) 24 A printer turning turtle (8) Down 2 One who’d change for dance (7) 3 Religious woman not affected by revolution (3) 4 Preparation for guy or Tibetan leader - food made from curdled milk (6) 5 Top giving me support (9) 6 Standing up before empty court? (5) 7 Incompetent psychiatrist entered, not getting less?

(12) 8 No boy demands new version of Dickens novel (6,3,3) 12 Handling medicine (9) 16 Language translated by Belgian (7) 17 Leatherworker finding old coin (6) 19 Blush when injured by animal’s horns? (5) 22 Watering place in cyberspace? (3)

Name : Ngashanyo Age : 12 yrs Mission since : 11:00 P.M 29/05/2018 From : Gilgal School Hostel (Padumpukhuri - Dimapur) Last seen wearing spotted greenish shorts, barefooted and without shirt or T-shirt on.

Finder may kindly inform School Headmaster Mobile No. : 9612948254 8794247149

LOST NOTICE

I, Rumana Parveen am applying for duplicate copy of HSSLC Registration Card as I have lost it.

Name : Rumana Parveen F/Name : Masuk Ahmad Tapadar Roll No. : 183811168 Reg. No. : 1610820317 Year : 2018 School : Pranab Vidyapith Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur

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Price – 1,70,000 (Nego) Contact : 8794951663

LOCAL PIG FOR SALE 70 kg to 90 kg+ Location – Kohima Contact: 7005300654

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SMART PLOTS FOR SALE At Nihoto, Near Naga United Village 60×60, 80×80, 100×100, 120×120 20 ft approach road at every plot Proper Drainage system Rs. 120 per sqft (Negotiable) 9612714131/9862445210

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Location : Bamunpukhuri B, Near Govt. Middle School (less than 5 kms from Zion Hospital) Area : Plots available from Rs. 5 lakhs onwards. * Approach road and drainage to every plot * All are Plots JCB levelled Price : Rs. 110 per sq. ft. # 9436622166/7005204949

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MARUTI SWIFT VXI Yrs 2014 NL-07 Reg Price - 4.10 Lakhs (Nego) ALTO LXI Yrs 2011 NL-07 Reg Price - 1.90 Lakhs (Nego) Contact : 9436054582

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In Kohima District.

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at Naga United Village Dimapur, which is just a kilometer away from daily bazar.

Any size will be available @ Rs. 110 per sq.ft. Negotiable.

For further details, contact : 7005345625

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1. Nissan Terrano 2015 NL 2. Duster 2014 NL 3. i20 Sportz 2016 NL 4. Swift VDI 2014 NL 5. Swift Dzire VXI 2014 6. Ford Classic 2013 NL 7. Fortuner 2013 NL 8. Ford Figo 2012 Petrol NL 9. Bolero SLX 2012 NL 10. Bolero SLE 2010 NL 11. Tata Xenon 2016 NL 12. Xylo 2011 13. Alto LXI 2013 14. Wagon R 2008 15. Van 2008 16. Eeco 2011 17. Scorpio 2010 18. Maruti 800, 2008 Sales, Purchase & Exchange

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Tata Nano Genuine Condition Church use Contact No.: 8014955902 9856483322

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BOLERO SLX (2012)

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EECO SPORT - TREND (Ford) 2013 Nov' Model N.L. Reg. - Diesel 36000 KM Contact No.: 7005619855 9089268282

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LAND FOR SALE

1. at Diphupar 'E' Khel Area 30/90 4 rooms Kacha House Rs. 15,90,000/-

2. at Old Showuba

Area 30/100 Highway attached Rs. 11,50,000/-

3. at Old Showuba

Area 80/100 Rs. 9,00,000/Contact : 9436016104

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HAZEL GIRLS HOSTEL Old Gravity Building

4th Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland Contact : 9612729738 7005384186

PAYING GUEST

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LAND FOR SALE at New Showuba, Near Noune Resort Junction Main Road (Second Row) Dry Land (Any size as per budget) No fill up required.

No Borkers Contact : 9862586625 9077442648

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Admission Open Contact : 9862287152 7641837398

FRESH DRIVING

Near West Police Station Duncan Walk able distance, Little Star Hr. Sec. School, Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School, MGM Hr. Sec. School & SMC Contact No. : 9089311141

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VEER BOYS HOSTEL

Below High School Ground Kohima

for Driving Learners at

BEREAN BOYS HOSTEL

FISH SEED SALE This is to inform the general Public/Fish farmer, that fish seeds are available at Urra Community Fish Seed Hatchery, Dimapur.

Any person(s)/Group interested may contact Shri Ruokuotuolie (7628945565) / Shri Khriethatso (8794549454) K-1626

LOST NOTICE

I, Bipenthung E. Kithan am applying for duplicate copy of Class X Pass Certificate as I have lost it.

Name : Bipenthung E. Kithan F/Name : N. Ellis Kithan Roll No. : 1682234 Year : 2016 School : Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur

LOST NOTICE

I, Mina Devi Tanwar am applying for duplicate copy of HSLC Marksheet as I have lost it.

Name : Mina Devi Tanwar F/Name : Ramavatar Singh Tanwar M/Name : Munni Kanwar Roll No. : 1681399 Year : 2016 School : Eden Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur

LOST NOTICE

I, Moasunep, am applying for HSSLC 2012 Pass Certificate as I have lost it.

Father's Name : Akangrenba Roll No. : 1217014 Certificate No. : 0003982 Regd. No. : 1017633 DoB : 9th Dec' 1993 School : Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur

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No. 3504 Yesterday’s solution No. 3503

Duncan - Dimapur For details, Contact : 7005517587/ 8132830015

Admission Open

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No. 8885 Yesterday’s solution No. 8884

KK BOYS HOSTEL

(Also introducing two wheelers) Contact Nos. 9077233913, 7005086669

For a Toy Shop, Opp. SBI Bring Resume on 31/05/18 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am Contact : 9856619424

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ADMISSION OPEN

Govt. Licence No. RTA-K/DRV-SCH/2011/01

ADMISSION ANYTIME

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New Delhi, May 30 (PTI): Halting a three-day slide, gold prices rebounded by Rs 230 to reach Rs 32,090 per 10 grams on revival of buying by local jewellers amid firm global cues.

However, silver remained under selling pressure and lost another Rs 200 to Rs 40,700 per kg.

Traders said fresh buying by local jewellers and retailers at existing lower levels at the domestic spot market and a firm trend overseas, as political uncertainty in Italy and concerns of a possible China-US trade war spurred safehaven demand, mainly led to the rebound in gold prices.

Globally, gold rose 0.09 per cent to USD 1,298.40 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade.

N.L. Reg. Genuine Seller may Contact No.: 7005619855/9089268282

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These rates are only for deposits below one crore.

For bulk deposits between Rs 1 crore and Rs 10 crore, one-to-two-year deposits will get 7 per cent while senior citizens will earn 7.5 per cent. SBI has kept interest rates same for the deposits above Rs 10 crore. SBI is aiming to expand its fund base further with the revised interest rates. The lender had increased deposit rates by up to 50 bps or 0.5 per cent in February.

Last month, private lender HDFC Bank had also increased term deposits rates. Following the increase, the bank is offering a flat return of 7 per cent on all maturities of over one year, while senior citizens can earn up to 7.5 per cent and bulk depositors (Rs 1 crore and above) get even more.

WANTED ERTIGA CAR

For Dimapur to Dhansiripar, Doyapur & Colony Bus Parking Shifted at Signal Bosti Road, Opp. Sub Urban Police Station, Dimapur.

Timing : 11:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon, 1:00 P.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. Contact No : 9378102708 9856124717 DP-4237

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NEW DELHI, May 30 (Agencies): The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has increased its fixed deposit interest rates on select tenures. The range of hike in the rates starts from 0.05 per cent (5 bps or basis points) to 0.25 per cent (25 bps). The new interest rates came into effect from May 28, TOI reported.

SBI, in its website, stated that it will offer 6.65 per cent interest on term deposits for one-to-twoyear against 6.4 per cent earlier. It also mentioned that deposits between two and three years will fetch 6.65 per cent instead of 6.60 per cent earlier. For senior citizens, one-to-two-year deposits will earn 7.15 per cent interest against 6.9 per cent. FDs between two and three years will also get 7.15 per cent.

Gold tops Rs 32,000-mark on jewellers’ buying

Bus Counter Shifted : w.e.f : 1st June 2018 Due to Construction of Nagarjan Bridge

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that the new-look website would now have enhanced class-wise, train-wise, destination-wise, departure or arrival time-wise and quota-wise filters for facilitating customers while planning their journeys.

“Single screen information about the train including the train No., train name, originating and destination stations and distances between them, arrival and departure time and journey time has now been arranged,” it said.

To enhance the customer’s booking experience, interesting features like “Waitlist Prediction” have been introduced for the first time, said the railways.

“Using this feature, user can get the probability of a waitlisted or an RAC (reservation against cancellation) ticket getting confirmed,” it said.

The Railway Ministry officials said that this technique uses algorithm based on historical booking trends of that particular train.

The new version has been developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).

WANTED

NAGALAND TRAVELS (SUPER MARKET)

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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): The government on Wednesday announced a special fortnight-long drive from May 31 to June 14 to process pending GST refunds.

Acknowledging that refunds of Goods and Services Tax (GST) was a concern for both government and trade for the past several months, the Finance Ministry said till now, the government had sanctioned more than Rs 30,000 crore as GST refunds including Rs 16,000 crore of Integrated-GST (IGST) and Rs 14,000 crore of input tax credit. In March, the government had launched a similar exercise to process the pending GST refunds on account of exports. However this time, the drive would facilitate all types of refund claims received till April 30.

The bank said the scope of enquiry would be comprehensive and include all relevant matters arising out of and in the course of examination of the facts and wherever warranted, “use of forensic/email reviews and recordal of statement of relevant personnel, etc.”

The enquiry would also cover all connected matters in the course of the investigation to bring the matter to a final close.

“In keeping with the Whistle Blower Policy of the bank, Board has mandated its audit committee to take all further actions in the matter to operationalise

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): Now you need not log in to the IRCTC website if you just want to check the availability of seats in trains or to get information on trains between two stations, the Ministry of Railways said on Wednesday.

“In line with Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal’s vision to ensure better user experience by recommending best Information Technology industry practices, Railway’s Online Travel Portal - www.irctc.co.in -- has now launched beta version of its new User Interface,” the ministry said in a release.

Highlighting the new features of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website, the Railway Ministry said: “With the launch of new interface of e-Ticketing Website, user can now enquire or search trains and check availability of seats without logging in also, thereby saving precious time of the users.”

Earlier, a user was asked to log in before searching for any information on the IRCTC website. The ministry also said

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Chanda Kochhar

this decision -- including in particular, appointment if an independent and credible person as Head of the Enquiry, determining the terms of reference of the Enquiry, the period which will be covered by the Enquiry,” the bank said.

“The Audit Committee will also, in consultation with the Head of the Enquiry, make arrangements to assist him with independent legal and other professional support as may be required,” the bank added.

Private lender ICICI Bank on May 25 said that Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had sought responses from the company and its MD and CEO Kochhar on alleged non-compliance of the “erstwhile ‘Listing Agreement’ and the ‘Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015’”.

According to a BSE filing, SEBI sought the reply via a notice issued to the private lender and its MD and CEO on May 24.

Check trains status without logging into IRCTC website

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M u m b a i , M ay 3 0 (IANS): ICICI Bank’s Board of Directors have decided to institute a “comprehensive enquiry” to look into an anonymous whistle blower’s complaint alleging that Bank’s MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar had not adhered to provisions relating to “code of conduct” of the bank.

In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the bank said: “The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 29, 2018 decided to institute an enquiry to be headed by an independent and credible person, to examine and enquire into an anonymous whistle blower complaint, disclosing certain information, alleging in substance that Bank’s MD and CEO had not adhered to provisions relating to “Code of Conduct” of the bank and legal and regulatory provisions relating to “conflict of interest” over a period of time, as also alleging quid pro quo in the course of her work in dealing with certain customers/ borrowers of the Bank.”

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018

Israel denies Gaza ceasefire

An Israeli tank drives along the border with the Gaza strip, on Israel-Gaza Border, Tuesday. ( AP/PTI)

Policeman, 10 militants killed in Afghan Interior Ministry attack Kabul, May 30 (IANS): At least one policeman and 10 militants were killed in an attack on the compound of the Afghan Interior Ministry here on Wednesday, officials said.

The assault on the Ministry’s new complex began around midday when a suicide bomber detonated the explosives he was carrying at the building’s entrance.

After that nine militants dressed in military uniforms and armed with weapons and suicide vests tried to storm the facility, ministry spokesperson Najib Danish told Tolo News.

“We heard a huge blast at the first gate of the ministry which is located near Charahi Shaheed Square,” eyewitness Farhad Mohammadi said.

“But the militants failed to reach the main building which is at the centre of a big open yard with a high-profile security system,” he said.

The attack ended after a two-hour shootout, in which all 10 militants and one police officer were killed, while five members of the security forces were wounded.

The ministry spokesperson said that out of the 10 militants involved in the attack, seven were gunned down by security forces while three of them detonated their explosives.

“The situation is back to normal and under control.

All employees who were inside the ministry during the attack were evacuated and sent home,” Danish said.

Security forces were still trying to clear the area of explosives as the suicide vests were still attached to the bodies of the attackers.

No group claimed responsibility for the attack.

A four-lane road connecting Kabul airport with the city’s Intercontinental Hotel passing the area was blocked for traffic after the attack.

Elsewhere in Afghanistan, Taliban suicide bombers attacked a police station in the eastern Logar province, killing at least seven people including three police officers.

In another incident, three civilians were killed in a blast in Afghanistan’s Kandahar city. The explosion took place in a market in Police District 5.

a possible ceasefire.

Israel’s Education Minister Naftali Bennett, also a member of the security cabinet, told Israel’s Army Radio that no such agreement has been achieved yet.

Commenting on the possibility of a ceasefire, Israel’s Intelligence Minister Israel Katz said that it all depends on Hamas,

L o n d o n, M ay 3 0 (Agencies): The man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in the Belgian city of Liège had killed someone the night before the attacks, the country’s interior minister says, BBC reported.

Jan Jambon said the gunman, named as Benjamin Herman, had murdered a man - a former prisoner he met while in jail.

Reports said the victim was Michael Wilmet, 30, a convicted drug dealer who was hit repeatedly with a hammer.

Prosecutors say they are treating the attacks as “terrorist murder”.

The gunman also took a female cleaner hostage at a school before being killed by police.

Officials said the 31year-old man had shouted “Allahu Akbar” (“God is greatest” in Arabic) several times during the attack.

He was let out from prison on temporary release on Monday where he had been serving time for theft and drug offences. Local media report that he may have been radicalised while in jail.

People pay tribute to the victims of the shooting.

“There are signs he was radicalised in prison, but is it that radicalisation which drove him to commit these acts?” Mr Jambon said on RTL radio.

“It could have been because he had nothing to look forward to, because he also killed someone the night before, the guy’s psychology and the fact... he may have been on drugs.”

The gunman had been in and out of prison since he was a teenager and had a criminal record that included assault and drug offences, police say.

He was released at 07:30 local time on Monday and, under the terms of the temporary release, was expected to return to jail on

Tuesday. It was during this period that he launched the attacks.

Justice Minister Koen Geens defended the decision to release him, saying it was intended to help him prepare for his full release scheduled for 2020. He added that the attacker had been granted temporary leave numerous times before without incident. But he admitted that he had to “examine” his conscience following the attacks.

“The question of whether this man should have been given leave is striking because he killed three completely innocent people with a wish to kill himself,” he told RTBF radio.

Hotter years ‘mean lower exam results’

L o n d o n, M ay 3 0 (Agencies): In years with hotter weather pupils are likely to perform less well in exams, says a major study from researchers at Harvard and other US universities, BBC reported.

There is a “significant” link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, say economic researchers.

An analysis of test scores of 10 million US secondary school students over 13 years shows hot weather has a negative impact on results.

The study says a practical response could be to use more air conditioning.

Students taking exams in a summer heat wave might have always complained that they were hampered by the sweltering weather.

But this study, from

academics at Harvard, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and Georgia State University, claims to have produced the first clear evidence showing that when temperatures go up, school performance goes down.

R e s e a r c h e r s h av e tracked how secondary school students performed in tests in different years, between 2001 and 2014, across the different climates and weather patterns within

the US. The study, published by the US National Bureau of Economic Research, found that students were more likely to have lower scores in years with higher temperatures and better results in cooler years.

This applied across the many different types of climate - whether in cooler northern US states or in the southern states where temperatures are typically much higher. The study, Heat and Learning, suggested

that hotter weather made it harder to study in lessons in school and to concentrate on homework out of school.

Researchers calculated that for every 0.55C increase in average temperature over the year, there was a 1% fall in learning.

Colder days did not seem to damage achievement - but the negative impact began to be measurable as temperatures rose above 21C. The reduction in learning accelerated once

temperatures rose above 32C and even more so above 38C. The study also found the impact of the heat was much greater on low income families and students from ethnic minorities.

There were suggestions that wealthier families and schools in disadvantaged

areas were more likely to intervene if pupils were slipping behind and to find ways to compensate, such as extra tuition.

But it says a “simpler explanation” might be greater access to air conditioning in more affluent families and the schools their children attend.

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said that militant groups in the Gaza Strip will follow the agreement as long as Israel does, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Israeli government did not officially announce that it agreed to the terms and a military spokesperson said that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) would not comment on the reports of

Kathmandu, May 30 (PTI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Wednesday warned his new ministers that they will be sacked if they fail to learn how to operate a laptop within six months. Oli, who took charge as Nepal’s prime minister in February for the second time, said the Prime Minister’s Office will be made paperless within six months. Speaking during the 12th general convention of Nepal National Teachers Organisation here, he said that anyone at the Council of Ministers who does not know how to operate a laptop will be sacked, the Kathmandu Post reported.

He said that the ministers can take help from their assistants in operating the laptops for six months.

“We will bid farewell to any ministers failing to operate laptops on their own after 6 months,” he said, adding that the sacked ministers will be given the laptops so that they can learn to operate until their next tenure. Oli said the government aims to take strides in making Nepal an IT friendly country within the time period.

Liege shootings: Gunman ‘had killed day before attack’

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TEACHERS REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT Sl no Teacher Qualification Classes to be taken 1 Geography MA Higher Secondary & High School 2 Science B.Sc Middle section 3 History MA Higher secondary & middle section Place: Zunheboto Contact: 9774002608, 7005704540, 9612411913 K-1628

DIMAPUR GOVT. COLLEGE

1. It is informed to all the BA & B.Com passed out in the year 2015 & 2016 who ever have applied for pass certificate may collect it in person with pass mark sheet.

2. In absentia, authorization letter with mark sheet can be produced.

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Jerusalem, May 30 (IANS): Israeli officials said on Wednesday that no agreement has been reached with Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hamas official Khalil al-Haya said that it agreed to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire “after the resistance succeeded in warding off (Israel’s) aggression”. He

an Islamist movement that runs the Gaza Strip. “If it continues (to attack), I don’t know what its fate will be,” he said.

O ve r n i g h t , I s r a e l launched a new airstrike on the Gaza Strip, attacking dozens of Hamas’ sites.

A statement released on Wednesday by the military said fighter jets, combat helicopters and other aircraft struck some 25 sites belonging to the movement.

Overall, according to the Israeli military, 65 targets across Gaza were struck since the attack began on Tuesday.

Sirens were heard in several locations across southern Israel. The military said its Iron Dome anti-missile system downed most of the projectiles but a rocket hit a home in a community in the regional council of Eshkol, without causing injuries.

The violence was part of a serious escalation in the area of the fence between Gaza and Israel over the past months.

Israeli forces have killed at least 121 Palestinians in Gaza since weekly demonstrations started on March 30.

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Starting Date for Online Application : 28th May, 2018 Last Date for Online Application : 13th July, 2018 Applications in the prescribed form are invited for admission to B.Tech degree programme in the School of Engineering & Technology, Dimapur in the following five disciplines : 1. Agricultural Engineering & Technology 2. Biotechnology 3. Computer Science & Engineering 4. Electronics & Communication Engineering 5. Information Technology HOW TO APPLY Only Online Application will be accepted. Admission Brochure can be downloaded from university website http://www.admissions. nagalanduniversity.ac.in/ ADMISSION HELPLINE 94022992654, 9615826725, 9402832852 Email : set.admin@nagalanduniversity.ac.in Address : Administrative Building, Nagaland University Residential Campus, Land mark Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland-797112 For further query refer the Admission Brochure.

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Reports of ATMA activities across Nagaland Medziphema Block

Chizami block

Tening Block

Meluri Block

Khonsa Block

Sechü-Zubza Block

Anjangyang Block

Dhansiripar Block

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been conducting various agri and allied activities, specifically to increase farming knowledge among farmers in the state. Following are some reports of the agency’s activities.

Medziphema Block: ATMA, Dimapur, Medziphema Block in collaboration with KVK (ICAR), Jharnapani conducted a demonstration programme on the topic “Cultivation of Ginger (Nadia)” and “Seed treatment with biopesticide” at Medziphema village on May 1 with Lireni Kikon, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK (ICAR) as the resource person.

A press release from ATMA Medziphema Block said that the resource person first gave an introduction on the varieties of ginger and said that ginger was one of the oldest spices with a distinct flavour and pungency.

Lireni Kikon demonstrated and explained in detail how to prepare the field with minimum tillage operation and bed preparation with proper spacing.

The SHG members were advised to go for large scale production of ginger and not only for self consumption. She also spoke on the economic value of ginger and encouraged the women farmers to pursue preparation of ginger candy and sweets in the future.

Later, “Seed treatment with Biopesticides” was demonstrated using BioTime -- a talc based biopesticide containing aggressive strains of entomopathogenic fungi and highlighted its benefits in controlling various types of insect pests and soil borne diseases. She elaborated on application methods and also gave a hands on demonstration on seed treatment.

The programme was chaired by Chubanaro Jamir, BTM, Medziphema block and keynote address was given by James Kikon, ACTO, KVK (ICAR) & BTT Convener (ATMA), Medziphema block. Seventy Five kilograms of ginger rhizomes were distributed to the SHG members.

Chizami block: ATMA Phek Chizami block inaugurated a Kiwi farm school on May 1 at Chizami village.

Zevosenuo Rutsa, BTM Chizami block, gave a brief on the farm school concept where she said that the main aim was to motivate farmers and educate them on scientific farming technologies.

In line with the farm school, a post harvest management of kiwi fruit training was conducted with ATM, Sibino Dolie. She deliberated on the various steps involved in post harvest management. Kezutshutso Wezah was appointed as the farm school teacher.

He shared his experiences and briefly highlighted the management practices that K Y M C

he carried out in his farm and also spoke about his future plans for the farm school. The programme was followed by an interactive session between the farmers and farm school teacher. The inauguration team members include Zevosenuo Rutsa BTM, Sibino Dolie ATM and Viewotso Koza ATM. Altogether 26 participants attended the programme.

Tening Block: In view of the Kishan Kalyan Karyashalas, ATMA staff of Tening Block, Peren carried out a training and demonstration of mushroom cultivation in Dobashi Hall, Tening town on May 2 along with a mixed workshop comprising of joint initiatives from Department of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry wherein 44 farmers attended the workshop.

ATMA Tening block said that the officials included Dr. E. Kepfoh, district livestock development officer, Peren, Yezaho Swu, dy. project director ATMA Peren, Takosunep, horticulture extension assistant, Tening. The training included practical hands-on demonstration of mushroom cultivation as well as explanation of the technical aspects of mushroom cultivation which was delivered by resource person Pezavitso Haralu, ATM, Tening block.

Several farmers participated in the training during the live demonstration. Another technical session was handled by department of Horticulture and a vaccination camp by Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry vaccinated 20 animals.

Meluri block: ATMA Meluri block, Phek conducted a training and demonstration on May 3-4 at Khumaisu and Meluri villages respectively with ATMs Meluri block, Kelvin Khamo and Khriebelie Peinyu as resource persons.

A press release by ATMA Meluri block stated that bokashi, chilli garlic paste and mushroom cultivation demonstrations were shown.

The resource persons pointed out that bokashi was a very good source of organic fertilizers which could be made with raw materials easily available and was of great benefit for farmers.

Training on cabbage and king chilli cultivation was also imparted to the farmers. K Rhuchi FSG group was formed in Khumaisu village and a paddy farm school was inaugurated in Meluri Village. Vegetable seeds and mushroom spawns were distributed to the farmers.

Khonsa Block: ATMA Kiphire, Khonsa Block conducted training & demonstration programme on May 3 to 5, at Khonsa Town,Khonsa Village, Thanamir and Salomi Village under the

training theme “Low cost water harvesting in hilly region.” And two demonstration theme “Inter-cropping of maize,beans and pumpkin.”And “Pruning in Apple farming.”

A press release from ATMA Kiphire said that the programme was conducted

by Samuel, chairperson was Jess T. Murry BTM of Khonsa block, and the event was attended by a total of 90 farmers. Resource person for the training was Benjongtoshi. He emphasised on the importance of water harvesting during the monsoon seasons and talked about the steps involved in the jalkund method of water harvesting.

For the demonstration programme, the resource person was Takutoshi Jamir.

He,highlighted the importance on adopting one of the inter-cropping methods commonly known as “The Three Sisters’ Cultivation”, where the upright element is traditionally corn. In terms of timing, it is important that the upright crop has a two to three-week head start if it is to serve as a good support for vigorous beans.

The squash family of crops, because it needs maximum light to avoid growth delays, squash or pumpkins are planted on the outer edges of a three sisters’ garden, where they form a dense ground cover.

Sechü-Zubza block: ATMA Sechü-Zubza block inaugurated a farm school on integrated farming on May 4 at Zubza, Kohima district. The farm school, belonging to a progressive farmer, Petevi Meyase, is situated at Zachakha, at a distance of 3 km from Zubza.

A press release by ATMA Kohima ATM, Ketsivino Nakhro stated that during the inaugural programme, a demonstration on integrated crop management was shown to the participants by ATM, Keviravono Visa. Bearing in mind the importance and advantages of multiple cropping, she explained the different types of intercropping and also gave examples of fruit crops that could be intercropped.

The farm school teacher also shared his experiences and motives in starting the farm five years ago and wished to make it a model farm and a ‘happening place’ for the villagers.

Meanwhile, another demonstration on hybrid maize cultivation and insect pest management in maize was conducted by ATM, Ketsivino Nakhro followed by distribution of hybrid maize (HQPM-1 & HQPM-5) seeds to the farmers.

Altogether 13 participants along with the functionaries attended the programme.

Anjangyang block: ATMA Mon Anjangyang block conducted trainings and demonstration pro-

grammes covering Angphang, Jakphang and Ukha villages on May 4-5.

A press release by ATMA Mon stated that farmers and various SHGs were trained on special

packages and practices of yard long beans, coriander, okra and maize.

Various demonstration programmes on low cost preparation of vermi composting unit, produc-

tion technology of oyster mushroom, dhaincha (green manuring) and dish wash preparation were conducted at Angphang and Ukha village.

A special demonstra-

tion plot on mixed cropping with special reference to green manuring (dhaincha) was introduced at Jakphang village. A Food Security Group (FSG) was also formed at Jakphang village with 13 women farmers.

M e a n w h i l e, B l o c k Farmers Advisory Committee (BFAC) was also conducted at Ukha junction.

The ATMA team highlighted various agendas in the meeting while discussions on various farming activities to be undertaken at block level were taken up.

The ATMA team was led by BTM Nemchaba Jamir and the resource persons were ATM, Leiwang Konyak, ATM, Longrikaba and ATM, Nyakba Konyak.

Dish wash kits, mushroom spawn and seeds were distributed to the participants.

Dhansiripar Block: ATMA Dimapur, Dhansiripar block organised a vegetable farm joint field visit and demonstration programme on May 8 at Khriezephe and Urra villages respectively with AICRP (VC), NU;SASRD scientist,

Dr. Waluniba and BTM, Moainla as the resource persons.

A press release from ATMA Dimapur, Dhansiripar block stated that the vegetable farm was visited to increase the farmers’ and agriculture extension workers’ awareness on improved technologies for sustainable farming. Dr. Waluniba highlighted to the farmers how organic farming is gaining importance in the farming community and the scope of vegetable farming in Nagaland. He also advised the farmers to adopt proper package of practices of vegetable crops with the help of extension functionaries and to be aware of the pest and disease prevalence in the field.

Demonstration on ginger rhizome seed treatment with Trichoderma was also conducted for the Food Security Group with BTM, Moainla as the resource person. Altogether 12 women farmers attended the programme. Ginger rhizome and maize seeds were also distributed to the members.

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demands ban of Flipkart Pranab Mukherjee to attend RSS event Cong after reports of weapon sales amidst criticism; Chidambaram agrees

June 7. “He is likely to send a strong message of peace, brotherhood and harmony from the platform of the RSS. His message will definitely show Mukherjee’s mettle,” the person said, asking not to be identified.

Most political parties, be it the Congress or the CPI(M), have maintained a silence on the issue, dubbing it as a personal choice of the former President, who is now, by all counts, a private citizen. But that didn’t stop several Opposition MPs from either slamming his move or

CBI raids Delhi Minister’s residence in PWD hiring case N e w D e l h i , M ay 30 (IANS): The CBI on Wednesday raided Delhi Health and Power Minister Satyendar Jain’s residence over alleged violation of norms in hiring 24 architects on a creative team in the Public Works Department (PWD) and registered a case in this regard.

In its FIR against Jain, PWD officials S.K. Srivastava, the then Engineerin-Chief, Manu Amitabh, the then Principal Director (Projects), A.K. Pait, the then Deputy Director (Admin) and P.C. Channa, the then Project Manager, and others, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleged that they in the capacity of public servants during 2015-16 entered into a criminal conspiracy in the matter of awarding tender to a private firm Soni Detective and Allied Service for hiring a creative team for PWD works.

Satyendar Jain

The CBI found that members of the creative team were appointed through Soni Detective which was neither a specialised agency nor had any past experience in the relevant field.

The CBI alleged that Jain and other PWD officials abused their positions as public servants “for deliberately changing the terms and conditions in the Notice Inventing Tender (NIT) so as to make the private company eligible for participating in the tender for the hiring of the creative team” for several PWD

projects relating to schools, hospitals, housing, smart city, redevelopment of land, elevated roads and augmentation of school building, which require elaborate brainstorming and planning for its architectural designs as well as new methods of their financing and execution of minimum cost and time.

“Budget requirements were also met from some other unrelated heads unauthorisedly which was found improper and in violation of various guidelines and regulations,” the FIR said.

It said that the expenditure of the creative team, which was initially planned to be charged from the budget head of elevated corridor for Barapullah-III, was dishonestly changed to that of 1,000 Mohalla Clinics on February 19, 2016, which is improper and in violation of various guidelines of the finance department.

Gov calls for joint effort against tobacco use (From p-1) to highlight the enorm o us d a m a ge c a use d by the use of tobacco to health, development and the economy.

F u r t h e r, A c h a r ya cautioned that the coming generations must be timely protected from the

devastating consequences of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke. He also reminded that all must reaffirm the commitment to reduce this menace.

Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and

Kerala govt slashes state tax on fuel by a rupee amid oil price rise

partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is “Tobacco and heart disease.”

and all that he has told us,” said Ramesh. Sharief dubbed Mukherjee’s decision “sur prising and shocking”. Chennithala reminded Mukherjee that “the communal outfit has been trying to divide the country on religious lines and to run the incumbent government by remote control”.

The CPI (M), however, maintained that it was Mukherjee’s personal choice. “He is a private citizen and can go anywhere,” said CPI(M) politburo member, Md. Salim.

Chidambaram urges Pranab to tell RSS the mistakes in its ideology Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday said that as former President Pranab Mukherjee has accepted an invitation to attend an RSS event at its Nagpur headquarters, he should take the opportunity to tell them what is wrong with their ideology.

He also said that there

J-K sex scandal: former DSP, DIG, 5 others held guilty Chandigarh, May 30 (AGENCIES): CBI court on Wednesday pronounced its judgment in the 12-year-old Jammu and Kashmir sex scandal, holding five accused, including former DIG and DSP, guilty of rape and acquitting two. The quantum of sentence will be delivered on June 4. Those held guilty are former BSF deputy inspector general KS Padhi, former deputy superintendent of police Mohammad Ashraf Mir, and three locals, namely, Shabbir Ahmed Laway, Shabbir Ahmed Langhoo and Masud Ahmed.

Mehraj ud din Malik and Anil Sethi, a former additional advocate general of Jammu and Kashmir, have been acquitted.

The scandal surfaced in the heart of Srinagar in 2006 after a pornographic CD involving a 15-yearold was handed over to the police, bringing to light a flesh trade racket and implicating a host of VVIPs in the state. The police questioned the two girls and the alleged kingpin, Sabeena.

After grilling them, they discovered the names of 56 people allegedly involved in the racket. Sabeena and her husband, Abdul Hamid Bullah, who were running a brothel, were subsequently booked.

CITY MEDICAL CENTRE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FROM 31.05.18 TO 14.06.18 DOCTOR OUT OF STATION. INCONVENIENCE CAUSED REGRETTED.

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Investigations revealed that the arms were booked through Flikpart.

M u m b a i , M ay 3 0 (AGENCIES): Congress’ Maharashtra leader Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil on Wednesday demanded that the online shopping portal Flipkart should be banned as it was found to be source of purchase for arms seized in the state’s Aurangabad.

Referring to the discovery by Aurangabad police on Tuesday that a large number of weapons were allegedly bought online through Flipkart, he said this was setting a “dangerous trend”.

“It is shocking that such arms are now being openly traded on-

line. Police have seized 28 weapons including swords, choppers, knives, kukris, guptis, etc, which were purchased from Flipkart’s online website,” said Vikhe-Patil, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.

Online shopping has become the norm in recent years and now it has come to fore that even dangerous and illegal activities like this are taking place, he pointed out.

Vikhe-Patil said the government must probe who bought the weapons and why, especially since Aurangabad has just revived from a bout

Banking services affected as employees begin strike

(From p-1) The agitating employees shouted slogans demanding early wage revision settlement, adequate increase in salary and wage revision settlement upto scale VII. In Mokokchung, the public sector bank (PSB) employees of Mokokchung district held protest at the SBI (Bazaar Branch), Arkong Ward. SBI officers association, regional secretary, Imtisanen, said that the UFBU demands included early wage revision settlement, inclusion of all bank officers in wage revision and adequate increase in salary and improvement

in other service conditions.

As the strike, which would resume Thursday, coincides with the month-end, salary withdrawals from branches are likely to get affected.

Meanwhile, according to PTI report, the banking operations in the country were hit today as 10 lakh employees, primarily from PSU banks, went on a two-day strike. The strike supported by employees of some old generation private sector banks and foreign banks would continue on Thursday. All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), affiliate of UFBU, said in a statement that

nearly 10 lakh employees, working in various branches of 21 public sector banks, 13 old generation private sector banks, six foreign banks and 56 regional rural banks across the country went on the strike as IBA offered them a nominal wage revision. Operations in the newgeneration private banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank were however almost normal, barring few activities including cheque clearance.

IBA has asked the six banks including SBI, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Union Bank and Bank of

Baroda to reconsider their decision and allow IBA to settle wages for bank employees up to scale seven instead of up to scale three employees. There are about 85,000 branches of 21 public sector banks across the country having business share of about 70 per cent.

Most of the banks, including SBI, PNB and BoB, have already informed their customers about functioning of branches and offices due to strike. Industry chamber Assocham said the two-day nationwide bank strike may affect customer transactions worth up to Rs 20,000 crore.

NDPP denies filing FIR against Shürhozelie (From p-1) Clarifying that NDPPBJP did not refute or challenge what has been laid down constitutionally, it however, pointed out that ever since by-election to the Lok Sabha seat was announced by ECI on April 26, MCC had come into force in the entire State and all provisions under RPA 1951.

Therefore, as Section 1 of Article 25 of the constitution states “Subject to public order…”, it is considered that both MCC as well as RPA are public orders as they define dos and don’ts during the election process, it added. NDPP further pointed out that even in

normal circumstances, IPC, which governs all criminal and other activities, clearly sates under Section 153A that “Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony….” is punishable under law.

Therefore, Dr. Shürhozelie’s claim of propagating and defending Article 25 of the constitution holds no merit as he had violated Section 3 of MCC, Section 125 of RPA ad Section 153A of IPC, NDPP explained.

NDPP urged the opposition party not to try to justify its president’s actions

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Making the announcement, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the onus was now on the central government to effect a price reduction from its end.

A government spokes1. Admission to Class-11 [Science Stream] going on. person earlier said that the revised prices will come into 2. BHSS Science Stream Since 2004, with consistently effect from June 1.

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was no point in asking why Mukherjee had accepted the invitation.

“Now that he has accepted the invitation, there is no point in debating why he accepted it.

“The more important thing to say is, Sir you have accepted invitation, please go there and tell them what is wrong with their ideology,” said the former Union Minister.

The RSS invite to Mukherjee sparked off a controversy, as the Congress and left leaders expressed unhappiness over his acceptance while the BJP and RSS saw nothing wrong in it. He also asked him if the RSS has accepted what Mukherjee had said as a Union Minister about the Sangh being the “worst outfit”, “communal”, “anti-national” and “unpatriotic”.

Congress spokesperson Tom Vadakkan on Tuesday did not comment on Mukher jee’s acceptance of the RSS invite.

Tetrube Village held its General Meeting on 6th April 2018 and resolved nine points. Some of it is as below : 1. One time Collection of Rs. 5000/- per family towards village development.

2. Compulsory collection of Rs. 20,000/- from each village towards light connection and construction of Common toilets & bathrooms.

3. All the share holders shall construct houses within 30 th October 2018.

4. Village representatives have been selected and they are : Kevechupe Koza, Neikhape Mekru, Neizulo Therie, Lhiwepe Khutsoh, Tamatsu Khape, Weku Mero, Kekhrongulo Kapfo, Keweko Chiero, Kekhwewe Sekhamo, Welo Wezah, Vemhelo Nuh, Neithelo Sumi, Kekhezo K. Tara, Chiewetso, David Doulo.

Detailed minutes may be collected from the Chowkidar at Tetrube.

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SAPOTIMI VILLAGE COUNCIL H.Q Suruhuto, Zunheboto

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The Sapotimi Village Council on behalf of the citizens of Sapotimi Village express gratitude to the Department of School Education for upgrading GMS Sapotimi to GHS and Shri. Kenneth Jakha Head Master, Teachers and VEC of GHS Sapotimi for their effort in moulding the students and felicitate the first batch students 1) Mr. Chopika Chophy 1st Div. 2) Mr. Kivigho Chophy 2nd Div. and 3) Mr. Vimugha Chishi 2nd Div. for bringing laurels to the school in HSLC Exam 2018.

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as it was very clear that he had violated laws under the Constitution of India.

The ruling party clarified that PDA was not vindictive in any manner but had only complained to ECI against Dr. Shürhozelie for trying to influence voters

on the ground of religion and sought justice as per law from the appropriate authority.

“The president knows very well what he uttered and his taking anticipatory bail speaks volume of his guilt,” it added.

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With immense pride and honour, the Zhuikhu Students' Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Hukali Achumi, Daughter of Ghoito Achumi of Zhuikhu Village for securing distinction in three subjects in the HSLC examinations 2018. The ZSU also congratulates all students who have qualified in the HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2018 and wishes them success in their future endeavours.

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appealing Mukherjee to reconsider his decision.

Former finance minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday that he would have never accepted such an invitation and urged Mukherjee to talk about the flaws in the RSS ideology in Nagpur. “He has achieved tremendous fame, power and positions in politics. The only substantial thing for him to achieve is Bharat Ratna,” quipped an Opposition leader.

Another senior leader, referring to the recent elections in Malaysia in which 92 year-old Mahathir Bin Mohammad reclaimed power, said, “Mahathir has reinvigorated many Indian political lives.”

At least three senior Congress leaders — Jairam Ramesh, Ramesh Chennithala and CK Jaffer Sharief — wrote to Mukherjee asking him to reconsider his decision. “I find his decision shocking.

It goes against all that he has stood for, talked about

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New Delhi, May 30 ( AG E N C IE S / IA N S ) : Former President Pranab Mukherjee decided to attend an RSS event in Nagpur after Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat personally invited him, his associates maintained.

When Mukherjee was President, he twice invited Bhagwat, and the RSS chief accepted both times; this time, he possibly felt that the gesture should be reciprocated, one of his associates said, asking not to be identified.

“Apart from Bhagwat meeting Mukher jee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, two senior RSS functionaries from Nagpur went all the way to Miriti in West Bengal’s Birbhum district to celebrate Durga puja with him in 2016,” added another associate on condition of anonymity.

A person familiar with Mukherjee’s plans maintained that the critics should wait and listen to Mukherjee’s speech on

of communal riots earlier this month, and demanded to know whether these weapons purchase were connected with the recent violence.

The Aurangabad police’s Crime Branch on Tuesday seized over two dozen weapons from Mukundwadi and Nageshwarwadi in the city and nabbed seven persons, including the manager of a courier company.

I nve s t i g a t i o n s r e vealed that the arms were booked through Flikpart and were delivered from Punjab’s Amritsar, through courier company, Estacort Services Pvt. Ltd. The police teams raided the courier company and seized the weapons, while Aurangabad Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe said he would recommend to the Home Ministry to ban such online purchase of arms.

Besides, he said police are probing how many more weapons had been ordered like this since Aurangabad is a sensitive city.

BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL TENING (N) FELICITATION The Baptist High School Tening with immense pride and honour, extends our heartiest congratulations to the under mentioned achievers for their success in HSLC Examination 2018.

Result details : Appeared - 10, Qualified - 9 First Division Second Division 1. Ms. Wipunlu Chewang 1. Mr. Namchundin 2. Ms. Thuanbamliu Chewang 2. Mr. Kungkechange N Chawang 3. Ms. Tingwangbame 3.Ms.Nziulungiu Rentta 4. Ms. Kungzansiliu Kaurinta 4.Ms.Tingthuilu 5.Mr. B. Wikam The school expresses our sincere thanks to all the teachers, parents and well wishers for your support. And not forgetting Mr. Sidibo and Ms. Khiunaliu Rentta for your sacrificial and tireless effort during residential coaching camp.

May God bless you all.

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VON- JEN’S VOICE OF WOKHA-2018 (SEASON – 6) GRAND FINALE Date : 31st May 2018, Time : 6:00 PM Venue : DBHSS Youth Center, Wokha Sl.No. Name Contestant No. Sl.No. Name Contestant No. 1. Lithunglo C. Ezung - 01 5. Angela Kamson - 05 2. Khonzani M. Murry - 02 8. Hachithung L. Kikon - 11 3. Lolanbeni N.A. Erui - 03 9. Roland Kikon - 12 4. Chibeni Odyuo - 04 Special Appearance 1. LobenoTungoe – VoW Winner- 2017 2. Lorena Khuvung – Campus Icon 1st Runners-Up 2010 3. Mhathung Yanthan – Strucking Instrumental Piece 4. ARMM Crew & Many more…

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Govt has no role in fuel price fixation: Oil Minister money that the Central government collects, 42 per cent is given to the states as per 14th Finance Commission. Of the balance, 60 to 70 per cent goes back through Centrally sponsored schemes. Development of the states is a priority issue.”

On Kerala declaring a

Youth Cong protests against fuel price rise

Police on Wednesday detained Indian Youth Congress protesters as they marched towards Parliament as a part of their “Bharat Bachao Jan Andolan” campaign to highlight the failures of NDA government on various fronts and fuel price rise.

According to a Youth Congress statement, the march to Parliament House was stopped by Delhi Police personnel who used water cannon and lathicharge against the protesters.

“Youth Congress President Keshav Chand Yadav and Vice President Srinivias B.V. were among the detained and taken to Parliament Street Police Station, along with thousands of activists,” it said.

The statement said that Yadav and Srinivas were also manhandled by the police and were injured during the protest, along with several party office-bearers, state presidents and other activists.

It said the Delhi Police reported that a total of 1,500-2,000 activists were detained during this protest out of 20,000 protesters who had gathered.

Among the senior Congress leaders who joined the march were Pramod Tiwari, Avinash Pandey and Jitendra Singh.

Under a nationwide call of “Bharat Bachao Jan Andolan”, the Youth Congress has launched a countrywide movement to expose failures of the current National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.

The campaign held the Narendra Modi government responsible for ill-planned and degenerating decisions being taken on issues relating to unemployment, inflation, farmers, Dalits, women atrocities, and ill-planned and mismanaged implementation of Goods and Services Tax.

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a huge amount (Rs 53,000 crore) of government funds.

“Only 36 JD-S candidates got elected, relegating our

party to the third position after the BJP with 104 seats and the Congress with 78 seats.

(CHANGE OF MOTHER'S SURNAME) Regd. No. - 2492/2018, Dtd : 30/05/18

I, Miss. Mhompeni Kikon, D/o Misamo Kikon a permanent resident of LRC Colony Dimapur, Nagaland hereby declare that from now onwards for all my official purpose my mother's surname should be used as Narola Kikon.

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Hom Bahadur Sunar

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Santu Maya Rana

Santu Maya Sunar

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4. That this affidavit is made to declare as a piece of evidence for all purpose.

5. That the statements made in paragraphs 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing false has been stated.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and swear before me on this the 30th day of May 2018.

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With immense pride and joy the SSU would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. A. W. Ravungo Lotha Khuvung, of Shaki Village on his promotion to Deputy Secretary (Nagaland Civil Sectt).

The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates in the recently declared HSLC & HSSLC result 2018.

Further, wish and pray that the Almighty God bless them abundantly in their future endeavour.

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Kailash Satyarthi

Surat, May 30 (IANS): Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi was honoured with ‘Santokba Humanitarian Award’ here on Wednesday

by President Ram Nath Kovind for his services aimed at the betterment of society.

Satyarhi dedicated the award to children and handed over the award money of Rs 1 crore to the Surakshit Bachpan fund, set up by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Fund, which aims to provide legal and medical assistance to child victims of sexual abuse.

Speaking on the occasion, Satyarthi said that the government, religious organisations and civil society needs to come together to protect the rights of the children.

“Unless we are united against this cause, the epidemic (of sexual abuse of children) is not going to stop.

I am happy that the nationwide Bharat Yatra that we undertook has started bearing fruits and the country is witnessing the results,” he added. The award is given every year by the Sri Ramakrishna Foundation to people who have worked extensively for the betterment of society.

The Chakhesang Baptist Church Toulazouma Dimapur, gives all praises and Glory of God for enabling 33 members to get through HSLC (18) & HSSLC (15) exams. The Church congratulates everyone and encourages all to continue to bring honor to God through their studies.

The Church also acknowledges Miss Lhiweü Khape, D/o Tamatsu Khape for securing top 11 in HSLC exam. May God continue to bless you richly even in your future endeavour.

To all those who could not make through this time, may you not lose hope but give your best next time to bring praises to God. With Prayers Pastoral Team DP-4314

NAGALAND COLLEGE PRINCIPAL'S FORUM APPRECIATION

It has been a long cherished wish of the colleges under Nagaland University for timely declaration of results. We are therefore extremely pleased that the April 2018 Semester End Results have been given in record time. The NCPF acknowledges with deep appreciation the Controller of Examinations, the Deputy Registrar, Asst. Registrars and all staff of the Exam Branch for their sincere efforts. May we continue to keep up this positive trend with united cooperation of the colleges and the University.

(Dr. Lily Sema) Gen. Secy.

(Dr. Sanjay Chhabra) President

KUDA DIHOMIAPFU KROTHO DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

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We the K.D.K would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our daughter Miss. Nouneii Zoe Yashu, D/o Mrs. Vezotlii and Mr. Visiezolie Yashu of Dihoma Village for securing the Top 20th position in HSLC for Mezhür Higher Secondary School.

May the Almighty God continue to bless you in your future endeavour.

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FELICITATION The SSU extends our heartiest congratulations for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields:1. Miss Süponglila, D/o Mr & Mrs T. Imlikokba : PhD. in Sociology, NU. 2. Mr. Imnanuken Jamir, S/o Mr & Mrs Chubayanger Jamir : Ao Subject Topper MMS, Ungma HSLC, NBSE 3. Miss Jungbenla, D/o Rev. Dr.& Mrs. Noklen Lkr: Pol Sc. Subject Topper Jubilee Memorial Higher Secondary School HSSLC, ISC 4. Sakurepla C. Lkr B.A. Geography Subject Topper, Fazl Ali College The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC & HSSLC,2018 and wishes you all a bright future.

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The VGOK would like to express its deep heartfelt appreciation to the “People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA)” Government under the leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, the Chief Minister, Nagaland for reposing its faith upon one of our senior-most VGOK members Shri. VIKETOL SAKHRIE, Retd.

Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland and appointing him as the Advisor to Chief Minister, Nagaland.

The VGOK also take pride and extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. SWEHO NALEO, on being promoted to Additional Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland.

May God Almighty grant them guidance and wisdom as they continue to render their services to the government in particular and to the people in general.

(Er. Badi Pusa) (Er. Mezivil Kikhi) Gen. Secy., VGOK. President, VGOK.

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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said the committee he set up to review and revisit the Rules of Procedure and Business of the Rajya Sabha for its smooth functioning is likely to submit its interim report next month.

He was addressing a gathering after releasing the book “Straight Talk” authored by Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

The committee, headed by former Rajya Sabha Secretary General V.K. Agnihotri, has S.R. Dhaleta, a former Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, as the member.

Referring to the suggestion made by Singhvi in the book for automatic suspension of allowances of lawmakers per day or per hour lost due to disruptions, he expressed the hope that it would be considered by the committee.

“We need to ponder if our legislatures are sending out the right message to the people who have lot of expectations from our legislatures, the temples

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3. That name of my family members (under mentioned) has been wrongly recorded in my service book and the same has been corrected as follows.

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Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS): Karnataka will soon waive the loans of all farmers in two phases as promised in the manifesto of the ruling Janata DalSecular (JD-S), said Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday.

H.D. Kumaraswamy “In the next 15 days, we will notify a two-phase Assembly elections, he had scheme to waive loans of all to consult the Congress over farmers especially small and the decision since it involved marginal who raised them from state cooperatives, rural and state-run banks over the last nine years,” Kumaraswamy told reporters after a meeting with representatives of about 30 farmers’ associations in the state secretariat here.

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, who represents the Congress in the coalition government, and opposition BJP’s deputy leader in the Assembly Govind M. Karjol also participated in the meeting that lasted over two hours.

“As I am heading a coalition government, I will have to discuss the modalities of the loan waiver with Congress leaders, including its President Rahul Gandhi, before notifying it,” said Kumaraswamy.

Admitting that the JD-S had promised to waive farm loans, including interest on them if elected to power, the Chief Minister said as the party did not get a clear mandate in the May 12

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of democracy. The ruling and opposition divide that is becoming increasingly manifest in our legislatures does not inspire confidence in the people,” he said.

Stressing that political parties have an important role to play in parliamentary democracy, Naidu said politics should not be the “be all and end all of political activities” but the vehicle for transformation of the country towards a “New and Better India”.

The Vice President asked for a new political approach based on “Less Fission (division) and more Fusion”, adding that there should be enlightened and meaningful debates in the Parliament and legislatures.

Calling for the smooth functioning of Parliament, he urged the ruling party and opposition parties to discharge their specific responsibilities.

He said political parties are at the best only rivals and not enemies, noting that rivals contend with each other based on certain norms, conventions and agreed principles while enemies seek to destroy each other, and added that he expects all the parties to be guided by this distinction.

Lawmakers should be elected based on four Cs -capacity, calibre, character and conduct -- and not on the basis of the other four Cs -- caste, community, cash and criminal prowess, he said.

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childish and in poor taste.

PS: A One paisa cut is not a suitable response to the #FuelChallenge I threw you last week,” tweeted Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

However, Pradhan said oil is an international commodity and its prices are determined by several factors like quantum of oil production, international market and politics, oil companies and the taxes levied by the Centre and states.

“I have said this (oil) is an international commodity. The price has increased because of a fight between Iran and America, America’s sanction on Iran and Venezuela crisis.

We need to keep in mind international diplomatic challenges when we think about energy security,” he said.

Noting both Central and state governments have responsibilities for welfare, he said: “Of the entire

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): The implementation of new emission standards for thermal power plants can avoid 124,000 premature deaths every year in India, says a new report suggesting 13 measures to drop pollution levels by 40 per cent.

In December 2015, the Union government had set emission standards for coal-based power plants, which were to be complied

by December 2017, but according to green activists, not a single plant has complied fully.

The report, ‘Source apportionment, health effects and potential reduction of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in India’,

by Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge with contribution of Greenpeace India, seeks to add research to the government’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).

It also contends that cancelling the construction of proposed coal-fired power plants can avoid a further 26,000 premature deaths.

According to a Greenpeace report, about 12 lakh premature deaths anually are attributed to pollution in India, of which nine lakh are linked to air pollution.

The study says that implementing the 13 measures it suggests may also lead to 50-60 percent reduction of wintertime PM2.5 levels across north India, including Delhi.

Panel on RS rules to give interim Satyarthi awarded ‘Santokba report in June: Venkaiah Naidu

RMSA 2013 WOKHA UNIT EXTENDS SUPPORT

Through this press release the RMSA Wokha Unit would like to state that it extends its full support to the apex body NRMSTA’s press release dated 24th May under the caption RMSA 2013 demand 7th ROP and appeal the government to address the demand made at the earliest.

It is to be noted that the nature of RMSA batch 2013 recruitment was advertised through Advertisement No. ED/ Exam/2010-11 dated 9th Dec 2011 and recruitment process were done by the district selection board constituted by the government through competitive exam and at no point of time the government in its advertisement nor during the recruitment process that the nature of appointment was under CSS flagship programmes as such by virtue the teachers recruited are regular state appointees.

Since appointment the government has meted out step motherly treatment to the RMSA teachers and denied their rights in many aspects and non-inclusion of RMSA 2013 teachers in the 7th ROP is one of them. Therefore, RMSA 2013 Wokha fully support and is in solidarity with the demands made by its apex body and ask the government to implement the 7th ROP on or before 10th June as demanded by the apex body.

M. Lichanthunglotha President RMSA Wokha Unit

Y. Irina Ngullie Secretary RMSA Wokha Unit

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FELICITATES With immense pride and joy, the Zungti Students' Union would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to the following members of the Union for their success in the HSSLC and HSLC examinations, 2018.

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1. Aketovi. A. Yeptho 2. Kukivi. S. Assumi 3. Khukishe. G. Zhimo 4. Viboto. G. Yeptho 5. Vikili. K. Achumi 6. Vini. V. Zhimo (Honoto. I. Yeptho) President

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price cut of Re 1 per litre of petrol and diesel from Friday forgoing the amount from its tax portion, Pradhan said the state is one of the largest tax collectors.

Other states should try to reduce fuel prices but each state has their limitations and priorities, he said.

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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): With opposition parties mocking the one paisa cut in the prices of petroleum products, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the prices are decided by the oil companies and the government has no role in it.

“Petrol prices were connected to the market a few years back and daily pricing was brought in a year back. The government does not fix the price.

“The government used to monitor the price when it used to give out subsidy but today the oil companies are free to decide their price as per the international market. The government has no role in monitoring the price apart from the policy framework,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by one paisa after accidentally showing a fall of 50-60 paisa per litre due to a “technical glitch”.

The minor reduction came after a daily hike for the last 16 days totalling to Rs 4 per litre.

The Congress slammed the government for “playing a cruel joke” on the people.

“Dear Prime Minister, you have cut the price of petrol and diesel today by 1 paisa. One paisa!?? If this is your idea of a prank, it is

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Ukraine admits faking death of a journalist

Arkady Babchenko was seen here (in the background) at a news conference on Wednesday.

Kiev, May 30 (Agencies): Ukraine admitted Wednesday it had staged the murder of anti-Kremlin journalist Arkady Babchenko in order to foil an attempt on his life by Russia, a stunning development in a case that had attracted global headlines.

Less than 24 hours after it was reported that Babchenko had died from three gunshots to the back in the stairwell of his apartment building in an apparent contract-style killing, he appeared alive and well at a press conference in Kiev.

The head of Ukraine’s security service Vasyl Grytsak told reporters that his death was faked as part of a “special operation” to pre-empt a real plot to kill him.

“Thanks to this operation we were able to foil a cynical plot and document how the Russian security service was planning for this crime,” Grytsak added.

News of the “death” of the prominent Russian war correspondent and former soldier set off a series of recriminations between Kiev and Moscow, and pictures

and flowers had been laid by mourners at the Russian embassy in Kiev.

Ukrainian officials led by Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman had accused Russia of being behind the killing of the Kremlin critic, a charge that Moscow batted back.

“The Ukrainian prime minister is already talking about how it was done by Russian secret services,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters.

“This fashion of conducting international affairs is very sad.”

A number of Kremlin critics have been killed in Ukraine in recent years, with one gunned down on a Kiev street in broad daylight and another whose car exploded.

Babchenko, 41, fought in Russia’s two Chechen campaigns in the 1990s and early 2000s before becoming a war correspondent and author. He repeatedly said he faced death threats.

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Myanmar anti-war protesters call on Suu Kyi to act against ‘violent’ police

Islamabad, May 30 (PTI): Pakistan’s former dictator Pervez Musharraf has said that the controversial book co-authored by former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Asad Durrani was not a conspiracy but sheer foolishness.

Durrani’s name has been put on the no-fly list and Pakistan Army has ordered a Court of Inquiry to investigate his claims mentioned in the book he co-authored with former RAW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat.

When asked about the fate of Durrani, Gen (retd) Musharraf said, “Let the army decide”.

“I was surprised when I found out that a former DG ISI and a retired chief have authored a book together,” said Musharraf while speaking in an Express News talk show.

He said the publication of the book ‘Spy Chronicles’

by Durrani was not a conspiracy but sheer foolishness.

“How can two persons with different views co-author a book,” the Dubai-based former Pakistan Army chief wondered.

The release of the book

Philippines to grant autonomy to Muslim region million people, mostly Muslim, official news website PNA reported. One of the amendments sought to keep security forces under the central government while another mandated that the law should be ratified with a single plebiscite, to be held within 90-120 days after the law is approved, instead of a referendum every 25 years as proposed earlier, Efe news reported. The House passed the law a day after President Rodrigo Duterte certified the bill as “urgent”.

He had repeatedly urged a faster approval of the bill to avoid encouraging extremism in a region,

which in 2017 witnessed a five-month-long conflict between the military and a group affiliated to terror group Islamic State.

The law, which still needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by Duterte, aims to create a self-governing structure with greater powers in the autonomous region.

The BBL is the result of a peace agreement signed in March 2014 between the Philippines government -- led by former President Benigno Aquino -- and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), in which the rebels had agreed to give up

armed struggle in exchange for the creation of an autonomous region under their rule.

The agreement, however, had clashed with constitutional provisions and faced opposition in Parliament, eventually getting stalled after 44 police officers were killed in an ambush in Mindanao in January 2015.

The MILF was formally established in 1984 by a splinter group of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) following a split when the latter agreed to withdraw the demand of complete independence in 1977.

has sparked accusations of treachery against the former spy chief after his candid views on various matters of regional and global concern came under intense public scrutiny.

The powerful military, which has ruled Pakistan for about half its history since independence in 1947, is considered a major player in the country’s politics.

Musharraf also claimed that he had sacked Durrani as Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia due to his poor performance.

Referring to the Kargil operation of 1998, Musharraf claimed that Durrani has criticised the operation in his book because “I was able to pull it off with a reasonable success”.

come under the control of Myanmar’s powerful military. “Police came, arrested us and beat us for no reason, and that’s why we are demanding action to be taken against police who violently handled the peaceful protest,” the eight organisers said in their letter.

“The lawless action by the authorities should be investigated for our loss of citizens’ rights,” they said.

Government spokesman Zaw Htay was not immediately available for comment. Police spokesman Myo Thu Soe said he was not aware of the letter and declined to comment.

A movement of mostly young anti-war activ-

ists has in recent months spread to various parts of the country, exposing frustration with Suu Kyi’s struggle to fulfil a promise to end decades of war by autonomy-seeking ethnic minority guerrillas.

The military, which ruled the country for decades, oversees internal security even though a civilian-led government has been in power since 2016, after Suu Kyi’s party swept an election.

More than 6,000 people have fled their homes in recent weeks since the army launched a new offensive against the Kachin Independence Army insurgent group in Myanmar’s north.

Israel approves almost 2,000 new West Bank settler homes J e r u s a l e m , M ay 30 (Agencies): Israel Wednesday approved construction of 1,958 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlement watchdog Peace Now told AFP. It was fewer than the 2,500 for which Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said last week he intended to seek approval.

It was the first tranche of settlement approvals

since the controversial US embassy transfer to Jerusalem on May 14, a move that infuriated Palestinians and intensified protests on the Gaza border, with at least 61 Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces that day.

Peace Now said that in Wednesday’s batch, around 700 units got final approval while the remainder passed the first approval stage in the planning process.

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M a n i l a , M ay 3 0 (IANS): The Philippines House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), which would provide increased autonomy to Mindanao, the Muslimmajority southern region of the country.

The Lower House introduced a number of amendments before approving the bill that would allow the establishment of a selfadministered territory in an area sometimes referred to as Bangsamoro (nation of Moros), encompassing mountains, islands and jungles that is home to at least 4

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YANG O N, M ay 3 0 (Agencies): Anti-war protesters in Myanmar on Wednesday urged government leader Aung San Suu Kyi to take action against police who this month broke up a peace rally and arrested them, and raised new concern about freedom of speech, Reuters reported.

Riot police in the main city of Yangon used batons on May 12 to break up a rally called to show support for victims of fighting in northern Myanmar, arresting 17 organisers for disturbing the public and holding a protest without permission.

The scuffles between baton-wielding police and protesters have sparked an outcry among activists and lawmakers over what they see as risks to free expression under the government of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi. In a letter sent to top government officials including Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, eight of the rally organisers said action should be taken against the police, which

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ogue Entertainment, an event management group based in Phek district of Nagaland had organised a promotional event on May 26 at Pfutsero town on the theme “Summer Falls.”

This event was exclusively hosted to promote the winners of Phek District Beauty Pageant 2017, who will be vying for the most coveted title of Sunsilk Mega Miss Northeast 2018 schedule on June 30 this year 2018 at Guwahati.

The trio to represent Nagaland at the Sunsilk Mega Miss Northeast 2018 includes, Miss Phek 2017 Mewe-u Mero, Ist runner up-Ravolu Chuzo and 2nd runner up Pewe-u Tunyi.

The direct entry into this contest was announced by the Managing Director of Mega Entertainment, Guwahati during the Miss Phek contest held last year at Phek.

The ‘Summer Falls’ showcase the collection of prominent fashion design-

ers Theja Sekhose, Vilhousa Movi and Mephruwe-u Akami. Special appearances were made by Jano Nyekha and Vengolu Medeo. The show was choreographed by Theja Sekhose. The official photographer for the event was Vevozo Vero.

Meanwhile, Diwe-u Thele, event coordinator, Vogue Entertainment acknowledged the presence of the BASN during the event.

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are reportedly dating

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Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the 25-year-old actor and “Quantico” actress are dating after a number of recent outings together.

The two first sparked dating rumors last year after walking the red carpet (both in Ralph Lauren) at the 2017 Met Gala together. Jonas and Chopra were spotted by fans attending a Dodgers game together on Saturday, and snapped in a few pics hanging out with Jonas’ friends, including Jack McBrayer, Wilmer Valderrama and

Chord Overstreet. The rumored coupled definitely looked cozy as they cuddled up under a giant blanket.

An eyewitness tells ET that Chopra and Jonas looked “very happy” and were “super smiley” together at the game.

“They sat really close and were talking to each other a lot during the game,” the eyewitness says. “They didn’t show any PDA.” “It was just the two of them, the eyewitness adds. “They definitely were acting very friendly, and couple-like.”

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Lipokzulu said this Music video under the project creation care was long term plan which finally saw the light of day with the help of an NGO ‘Incessant Welfare Society Nagaland (IWSN)’. He said this project was initiated by Powerfaith ministry with the concern to care the mother earth by disseminating the message in a small way through music video, apart from spiritual aspect.

He informed the project was initiated in collaboration with some of the renowned Naga musicians featuring Mercy Tetseo, Mhaseve Tetseo, Mengu Suokhrie, Tali Angh, Imtisenla, Alobo Naga Kuvelu Tetseo, Obed Kath, Mar Jamir, Bendangmoa and Nash Longkumer. He hoped that the music video would instil a sense in the people to take care for mother earth in

through internet.

S e n t i ya p a n g s a i d though the project may be small but it would sensitize and educating the people for love and care of mother earth which we all should. He informed that Powerfaith is the ministry reaching out to the people for spiritual aspect and also trying to contribute something for the society as well.

The member informed that The members of Powerfaith ministry during press one can follow in the faceconference at Symphony cafe on Wednesday (NP) book page and instagram of the locality level, as well as level if it is shared in vari- Powerfaith. national and international ous social media platform (Correspondent)

SAINIK SCHOOL PUNGLWA EXCELS IN CBSE X RESULTS

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Sainik School Punglwa achieved 100% pass in the CBSE X result 2017-18 which was announced on 29th May 2018. A total of 101 cadets from the school appeared in the said exam and all of them fared well in different subjects. Cdt Chiging Chilyang topped the school by securing 93% followed by Cdt Tamar Mara with 91.60% and Cdt Ayush Kumar Singh with 90.40% respectively. In English, Cdt Gangey Pandey scored the highest with 94 marks; in Hindi, Cdt Ravikant Kumar scored the highest with 99 marks; in Maths, Cdt Dinglo Kodak and Cdt Chiging Chilyang shared the top spot with 93 marks; in Science Cdt Tamar Mara secured the highest with 91 marks; in Social Science, Cdt Kohang Guing scored the highest with 97 marks and in Computer, Cdt Dinglo Kodak and Cdt Gangey Pandey secured the highest marks with 99 marks each.

Gp Capt Sharad R Keskar, Principal of the school congratulated the elated cadets for their success. He also encouraged and urged them to continue to work hard and strive for the best as there is always a room for improvement. He wished them the very best in the course of their next grade.

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ith an aim to create awareness and educating people in reaching out and taking care of nature, Powerfaith ministry would be releasing a music video titled “Contemplation” on June 5 coinciding with the ‘World Environment Day’.

The music video was done under a project titled “creation care” to sensitize people on the issue of environment protection and creation care to bring about a change in the way people are taking advantage of what is available in the surroundings.

This was announced by the Powerfaith ministry members in the press conference attended by Pastor Temjen Sempo, Lipokzulu, Tiarenla, Chipanger and Sentiyapang at Symphony café Kohima on Wednesday.

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The Managing Committee of Charis High Academy along with faculty & students extend our heartiest congratulations to the first batch of Class 10 students (total of 3 students) for their outstanding performance in the Secondary School Examination (Class X) CBSE 2018 “To God Be The Glory”

The Management, Staff and Students congratulate the five Nagaland University Toppers, 55 other Rank Holders and all the successful students of Under Graduate Examination, 2018.

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Deepak Hooda, Nitin most expensive at PKL auctions

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M u m b a i , M ay 3 0 (IANS): Iranian defender Fazel Atrachali’s joy of being the costliest buy in Pro Kabaddi League’s (PKL) history was shortlived as Deepak Niwas Hooda and Nitin Tomar went to Jaipur Pink Panthers and Puneri Paltan respectively for identical sums of Rs 1.15 crore.

Deepak sparked a bidding war between the various franchises. Haryana Steelers and Dabang Delhi fought a close fight to secure his services. However, it were the Panthers who came out victorious to bag the 23-year-old.

Earlier in the day, Atrachali had become the costliest buy in the history of the tournament after be-

ing pocketed by U Mumba for a whopping 1 crore in the foreign player auctions.

Having a base price of Rs 30 lakh, sparked off a bidding war between Jaipur Pink Panthers and the Mumbai-based franchise.

However, it was the latter who bagged Atrachali.

Gujarat Fortunegiants had the option to retain the Iranian but they declined to exercise the Final Bid Match (FBM) option.

Meanwhile, defender Ran Singh and Srikant Tewatia were bagged by Pink Panthers and Bengal Warriors for Rs 43 lakh and Rs 25 lakh respectively.

However, the franchises showed meagre interest in Manjeet Chillar, who was one of the most

expensive buys at last year’s auctions. Tamil Thalaivas took home the defender for a mere Rs 20 lakh.

Patna Pirates paid Rs 21 lakh for all-rounder Kuldeep Singh while Pink Panthers once again spent Rs 58 lakh for Mohit Chillar.

Surinder Nada, meanwhile, also emerged as one of the most expensive players as Haryana Steelers had to spend Rs 75 lakh for keeping the all-rounder in their squad. South Korean raider Jang Kun Lee was bought by Haryana Steelers for Rs 33 lakh. However, the Bengal Warriors utilised the FBM card to retain the 25-year-old.

Bengal also signed Bangladesh’s left cover defender Ziaur Rahman for Rs 33.25 lakhs.

Rahman’s compatriot and raider Md Zakir Hossain went to Haryana Steelers for Rs 8.4 lakh. Jaipur Pink Panthers showed interest in Iran’s Farhad Rahimi and had almost picked him for Rs 21.5 lakhs but Telugu Titans used the FBM option to retain the right-corner defender.

sports Head, Marsh to lead Australia A squads in India Melbourne, May 30 (IANS): Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday named Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh as leaders of Australia A sides touring India for a triangular ODI series, also involving South Africa A and two four-day matches in August-September.

Head will lead the one-day team, while Marsh has been named the captain of the four-day team that will take on India A in two four-day matches. The squads with Alex Carey as the vice-captain and firstchoice wicket-keeper in both have a fair sprinkling of Australia internationals and, apart from Carey and Head, Ashton Agar, Peter Handscomb, Usman Khawaja, Michael Neser, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson and Chris Tremain feature in both line-ups.

Just six of the players across the two sides have never played international cricket -- Marnus Labuschagne, Jack Wildermuth, Brendan Doggett, Swepson, Kurtis Patterson and Neser, who earned a maiden national call-up on Tuesday as Josh Hazlewood’s replacement for the limited-overs tour of England.

Cricket corruption ‘goes right to the top’, says Arjuna Ranatunga COLOMBO, May 30 (Agencies): World Cupwinning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday said corruption “goes right to the top” in Sri Lanka and accused the International Cricket Council of undermining the game by failing to tackle matchfixing.

Ranatunga, now a government minister, said cricket corruption in Sri Lanka went far beyond the claims made in an Al Jazeera documentary which aired on Sunday.

Ranatunga said the allegations must be investigated, “but this must have been happening for a long time.

“This is something that goes right to the top (in Sri Lanka). What they will catch is the small fish.

As usual the bigger fish will get away,” he said.

The documentary alleged that a Sri Lankan player and groundsman were involved a pitch-tampering plot and that there was spot-fixing during Tests between India and England, and India against Australia.

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“I am so disappointed with the ICC anti-corruption unit,” Ranatunga said, referring to previous complaints against Sri Lanka Cricket, which is headed by politician and businessman Thilanga Sumathipala.

The 54-year-old, who led Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning team, has in the past accused Sumathipala of involvement in gambling in violation of ICC rules. Sumathipala has denied the charge.

“If they can’t see what is happening in Sri Lanka... they should not sit on this anti-corruption unit,” Ranatunga told reporters.

He said the Sri Lankans implicated in the Al Jazeera documentary could not change the outcome of

a Test match unless they had backing from superiors.

“They are small fish,” Ranatunga said referring to the groundsman of the Galle stadium, Tharanga Indika, and a district coach, Tharindu Mendis.

“They can’t do it unless they have agreement with those right at the top.”

Indika and Mendis have been suspended while the ICC investigates accusations made in Al-Jazeera’s undercover report. Sri Lankan police have also started an inquiry.

Asked if the Galle groundsman was in a position to tamper with the pitch, Ranatunga said: “There is a top guy involved. He should be held responsible. He should be suspended, not only the person who got (directly) involved.”

Ranatunga said the global audience for cricket was declining because of corruption allegations. He blamed the ICC. “The ACU has been very poor. They have not used some of their powers

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and I think that is one reason why cricket has gone down very badly in the world in the last so many years.

“They (the ICC) need to take a big step and take a lot of hard decisions,” Ranatunga added.

Ranatunga said last year, he raised suspicions that the 2011 World Cup final was tainted.

“The ICC did not investigate, Sri Lanka Cricket did not investigate and we allowed things to continue,” he said, adding that he was still distressed by Sri Lanka’s six-wicket defeat in the Mumbai final.

Sri Lanka, batting first, scored 274-6 off 50 overs and appeared in a commanding position when Indian superstar Sachin Tendulkar was caught for 18. But India turned the game dramatically, thanks partly to poor fielding and bowling by Sri Lanka.

Local media raised suspicions of Sri Lankans throwing the match, but there was no formal call for an investigation until Ranatunga’s outburst last year.

Sunil Chhetri and I complement IOA finalises Torch Relay details with Asiad organisers each other well: Jeje Lalpekhlua New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and a seven-member delegation from the Indonesia Asian Games Organising Committee on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and finalised the details for the commencement of the Torch Relay. The Torch Relay for the 18th edition of the Games will be held on July 15 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here where the permanent flame of the Asian Games is located.

This year’s Asian Games from August 18 to September be hosted in Jakarta, Indone- General, IOA and Eris Her2, will mark the 18th edition sia. A MoU was also signed ryanto, Secretary General, of the tournament which will by Rajeev Mehta, Secretary INASGOC which covered

Salah likely to be out for a month

M U M BAI , M ay 3 0 (PTI): India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua on Wednesday said he and skipper Sunil Chhetri complement each other well upfront whenever they turn up for the national side.

The Mizo striker, who is enjoying a dream run of form scoring goals on a regular basis at the domestic and the international level, made special mention of his partnership with Chhetri during India’s preparatory camp here ahead of the Hero Intercontinental Cup. “Sunil bhai is most senior amongst us and he leads us by example. But, what I would like to say

is that that we work cohesively as a complete unit.

We complement each other on the field to get the job done,” Lalpekhlua said.

Lalpekhlua, who is three matches short of 50 International caps for India, added that everyone in the team is willing to share the burden and carry the responsibility.

“It’s not only me and Sunil-bhai. Balwant (Singh), Alen (Deory), Manvir (Singh) are all ready to give it a shot. We all are confident to shoulder the responsibility and deliver when the situation demands,” he said.

India play Chinese Taipei in the tournament

opener at the Mumbai Football Arena on Friday.

The 2016 AIFF Player of the Year also said that he has learnt a lot from the ups and downs in his life since his international debut against Chinese Taipei in 2011. “It has been a long journey for me since 2011. I have learnt so many things. I was going through a rough phase after the knee injury. I was struggling and was hardly getting an opportunity to prove myself,” Lalpekhlua said.

“As a striker you need to grab the opportunity and also need the backing of your coach. That helps you to improve as a player and gives you confidence.”

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hane. Pandya has also opted out since then, to be replaced by countrymate Mohammed Shami, who has also been swapped with Tymal Mills, while Sam Billings has filled in for Morgan.

Squads: ICC World XI: Shahid Afridi (Captain), Sam Billings (WK), Sam Curran, Tamim Iqbal, Tymal Mills, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Rashid Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Mitchell McClenaghan, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera, Luke Ronchi (WK), Adil Rashid.

We s t I n d i e s : C a r los Brathwaite (Captain), Samuel Badree, Rayad Emrit, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Denesh Ramdin (WK), Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Kesrick Williams.

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July 27, 1992 – May 15, 2018 We, the bereaved family of Late Ketholhoukho Visienyü, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us in the hour of grief and untimely demise of our beloved son. We are indebted to all who upheld us in prayers, aided physically, financially and materially. We are especially thankful to: • Kiruphema Baptist Church • Mr Thejakhotuo Sechü • Mr Peterovi Yashü • Residents of IBM Building, Pune • Dr. Rokolhoukho Sirie • Doctors & Staff of Bethel Hospital, Kohima • Naga Students’ Union, Pune • Sociology Department, Abeda Inamdar Senior College, Pune • Naga Christian Fellowship, Pune Though we are unable to mention and thank everyone individually, we humbly pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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asm and people will get to see some high-quality cricket on Thursday,” Afridi said on Twitter. The World XI side, in fact, has had more than a few changes since being formally announced.

Morgan was the first name announced, followed by those of Afridi, his compatriot Shoaib Malik and Thisara Perera, the Sri Lanka T20I captain. Next came Rashid Khan, the Afghan leg-spin superstar, and Bangladesh stalwarts Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal, followed by Indians Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya and New Zealanders Luke Ronchi and Mitchell McClenaghan. That completed the XI, but Shakib opted out because of personal reasons and was replaced by the exciting teenaged Nepal legspinner Sandeep Lamich-

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L on d on , M ay 3 0 (IANS): A galaxy of former and current stars will be in action at the iconic Lord’s on Thursday to play an exhibition match between the ICC World XI and the West Indies and help raise funds for the refurbishment of five cricket stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has finally been named to lead the World XI after England’s limited overs captain Eoin Morgan sustained a broken finger during a domestic match. “It’s a great honour to be leading the ICC World XI side, that too for such a good cause. I’m sure all the players from either side are looking forward to the match with great enthusi-

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L on d on, M ay 3 0 (IANS): In a body blow for Egypt and their star striker Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s physio has said that the player faced three to four weeks out with the shoulder injury suffered in the UEFA Champions League final.

“He (Salah) is sad about what happened but is totally focused on recovery, seeing when he can be ready,” physio Ruben Pons told Marca.

for Olympic sports in Asia and some of the best talents take part in this championship.”

“We at the Indian Olympic Association are privileged to kick start the Asian Games 2018 Torch Relay from the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and pass on the baton to all participating nations, marking the start of the 18th edition of this prestigious quadrennial Games,” he added. The Torch Relay is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on July 15 from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.

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the various obligations for conduct of the Asian Games Torch Relay here. On May 10, IOA had constituted an organising committee for the successful conduct of the Torch Relay. The venue for the torch lit ceremony is named after the legendary hockey player and a threetime Olympic gold medallist.

The National Stadium was the main stadium for the first Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951 and carries a historical value, not only for Indians but for the whole of Asia. Speaking on the occasion Mehta said: “The Asian Games is the biggest event

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Djokovic, Halep, Kvitova win

Novak Djokovic

Paris, May 30 (Agencies): Novak Djokovic secured his place in the third round of the French Open with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-4 win over Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar.

The former world number one, 31, was given a stern workout by 21-yearold Munar despite victory in straight sets.

Djokovic, seeded 20th at Roland Garros, squandered a 5-2 lead in the first set but came through a tiebreak.

Munar did not give the Serb any respite in the next two sets although Djokovic’s superiority eventually told.

Djokovic has struggled to rediscover his best form following a return to the court after elbow surgery in January. This year he has twice lost to players ranked outside the world’s top 100 in ATP tournaments and has not won a Grand Slam since the 2016 French Open.

Munar, ranked 155th in the world, fought back in the first set but the more experienced Djokovic kept his

Simona Halep

FRENCH OPEN

composure to emphatically close out the tie-break 7-1.

Djokovic, a 12-time Grand Slam champion, said his confidence had been knocked since his return and was a little scrappy in the second set.

However, he showed flashes of his best in an entertaining final set to see off a spirited effort from Munar in two hours and 19 minutes.

Djokovic will face 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut in the fourth round after the Spaniard’s 6-4 7-5 6-3 win over Santiago Giraldo of Colombia.

In Women’s singles, world number one Simona Halep battled back after a disastrous opening set to beat Alison Riske 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 in their delayed French Open first-round match, while Petra Kvitova impressed in reaching round three. Halep, the runner-up in Paris in 2014 and 2017, slumped 0-5

CWG gold medallist discus thrower Vikas Gowda retires

Vikas Gowda (File)

NEW DELHI, May 30 (PTI): India’s top discus thrower Vikas Gowda on Wednesday has retired from the sport after competing at the highest level for over 15 years, during which he became the first and only Indian male to win Commonwealth Games medals in the discipline.

The retirement of the four-time Olympian, who will turn 35 on July 5, has not come as a surprise as he has not taken part in any major international event since winning a bronze in the Asian Championships last year in Bhubaneswar.

His retirement was announced by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on its twitter page after Gowda sent the AFI a letter, declaring his intent to call it quits. The Mysore-born

Gowda’s family moved to Maryland, USA just before he turned six. His father Shive was a former athlete and a national coach at the 1988 Olympics.

Gowda, who holds the national record of 66.28m (achieved in 2012), is one of the most decorated Indian athletes, having won a gold in the 2013 and 2015 Asian Championships. He also won silver in the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a gold in the 2014 Glasgow CWG. In the Asian Games, he won a bronze in 2010 and a silver in 2014. He took part in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Of the three, he was able to reach the final round only in the 2012 London Games.

His retirement came just a few months before the Asian Games in Indonesia but he has been on the wane for some time.

He did not take part in the recent Commonwealth Games as the AFI had made a strict rule that those who do not take part in the national championships, which serve as selection trials, will not be allowed to participate in the multisporting events.

Real Kashmir FC first J&K club to qualify for I- League BENGALURU, May 30 (PTI): Real Kashmir FC on Wednesday became the first football club from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify for the country’s top tier I-League after they won the second division league by beating Hindustan FC 3-2.

The side from the Kashmir Valley emerged winner of second division league as they secured seven points -- from two wins and a draw -- from three matches in the final round.

Only the winning team of the second division league is promoted to the I-League. Real Kashmir FC will now play in the I-League season 2018-19.

Real Kashmir scored through Ifham Tariq Mir (22nd minute), Danish Farooq (42nd) and Nadong Bhutia (67th) while Kushant Chauhan (34th & 80th) was on target for Hindustan FC at the FSV Arena here.

David Robertson’s Srinagar-based side only needed a point today to win the title and promotion on the final day of the 2nd Division League season, but they produced a clinically efficient performance to win the match and create history.

down in the opening set to world number 83 Riske whose only win at the tournament came in 2014. The Romanian committed 16 unforced errors in the set but stepped up a gear from that point on to book a secondround match against Taylor Townsend of the United States. The 26-year-old, who is still looking for a first Grand Slam title, will play for the second straight day on Thursday after the match with Riske was pushed back from Tuesday due to rain.

Halep needs to reach the semi-finals or better if she is to retain the world top spot.

Eighth seed Kvitova eased into the third round with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Spain’s Lara Arruabarrena on Court One. The two-time Wimbledon champion has now won 13 consecutive matches on clay after claiming titles in Prague and Madrid and will face Estonia’s

Petra Kvitova

25th seed Anett Kontaveit for a place in the last 16.

Czech Kvitova has not reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros since a run to the last four in 2012.

The 28-year-old raced through the opening set in only 24 minutes, and although she was pegged back after an early break in the second, a booming forehand sealed the victory with a third straight game.

Ukrainian fourth seed Elina Svitolina reached the last 32 for the fourth consecutive year by brushing aside Viktoria Kuzmova in straight sets.

The 23-year-old, who arrived in Paris having won her second straight Italian Open title, saw off her Slovakian opponent 6-3, 6-4.

Svitolina, a two-time quarter-finalist at Roland Garros, will take on Romanian 31st seed Mihaela Buzarnescu in the last 32.

Elsewhere, charismatic Japanese 21st seed Naomi Osaka came through a tight match with Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas 6-4, 7-5.

10th Basketball without Borders Asia camp starts

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Messi scores hat-trick in Argentina warm up match

Greater Noida, May 30 (IANS): The 10th edition of Basketball without Borders (BWB) Asia camp started on Wednesday with 66 high-school age boys and girls from 16 countries and territories across Asia.

The youngsters took to the court to learn from international stars like Corey Brewer (Oklahoma City Thunder; U.S.), Caris LeVert (Brooklyn Nets; U.S.), Kelly Olynyk (Miami Heat; Canada; BWB Americas 2009), Dwight Powell (Dallas Mavericks; Canada), two-time WNBA Champion Ruth Riley and former WNBA player Ebony Hoffman. Indian players Satnam Singh and Amjyot Singh were also on hand to coach the top campers.

Amjyot, who plays for NBA G League’s Oklahoma City Blue, shared his knowledge with the campers and also conducted clinics in the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA programme. “This is a great setup for all the campers here. I’m glad that I could come here and share things that I have learnt so far. The level of coaches and players here is very good and the campers should go back as better players and human beings too.”

Satnam, who became the first Indian to be drafted into the NBA also shared his experience with the boys and girls. Current NBA assistant coaches Bret Brielmaier (Nets), Darvin Ham (Atlanta Hawks), Ryan Saunders (Minnesota Timberwolves), and Mike Wells (Utah Jazz) are serving as BWB Asia 2018 coaches.

BUENOS AIRES, May 30 (Agencies): Argentina showed once again how reliant they are on Lionel Messi as the Barcelona forward scored a hattrick in their 4-0 World Cup warm-up win over Haiti on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

With Javier Mascherano making his 143rd appearance to put him one ahead of Javier Zanetti as Argentina’s most capped player, Messi got the opener from the penalty spot after 17 minutes.

He doubled their lead 12 minutes into the second half with a simple tap-in after the goalkeeper could only parry a header, scored

Deschamps’ playing style -- this is the man who Eric Cantona famously described as a “water carrier” -- but his was a glorious career.

After the World Cup triumph, the little midfielder also skippered his country to glory at Euro 2000. Before that he won the Champions League with Marseille and with Juventus.

For a long time, there was a feeling in France that the 49-year-old had a lucky star over his head, that he could almost do no wrong.

But Deschamps, who hails from Bayonne, the capital of the French Basque Country and very much rugby territory, was unable to deliver the title when France hosted the Euro two

Lionel Messi slots home a first-half penalty as Argentina beat Haiti in Buenos Aires.

Argentina’s third after 65 minutes, and then set up Sergio Aguero to make it four just two minutes later.

Argentina failed to add to their tally but should have been further ahead against Haiti, whose sole appearance at the World Cup finals came in 1974 and are ranked 108th in the world, 103 places below them in the world rankings.

“More than the result we were able to say goodbye to our fans and show that we are going to Russia with hope,” Messi said.

“We’re not going as favourites because we had a complicated time in the qualifiers, but we are train-

ing well and we will give it our all.”

Aguero was fit again after a knee injury but began the game on the bench, with Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria starting up front alongside Messi.

However, both men failed to shine and instead it was Aguero and Boca Juniors’ Christian Pavon who staked their claim for a World Cup place when they came on after an hour.

Argentina now fly to Barcelona to prepare for World Cup matches against Iceland on June 16, Croatia on June 21 and Nigeria on June 26.

France WORLD CUP Squad: Deschamps heads to Russia with star-studded line-up PARIS, May 30 (Agencies): Twenty years after lifting the World Cup as captain, Didier Deschamps will hope to do the same as the head coach of France. With players such as Antoine Griezmann, Hugo Lloris, Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and Kylian Mbappe in the 23-man squad, Deschamps’s side will surely be a dark

horse for the title in Russia.

Fast forward two decades and Deschamps is now the long-established coach of the national side, and on his slight shoulders falls the responsibility of delivering success with an exciting young team in Russia.

There was never much that was glamorous about

Coach: Didier Deschamps (49)

Final World Cup Squad

The former France captain won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 as a player before taking over as the country’s coach in 2012. Known for his no-nonsense style, his mistrust of the press and an ability to make tough decisions, he signed a contract extension in October that will keep him in charge until 2020.

GOALKEEPERS: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Steve Mandanda (Marseille), Alphonse Areola (Paris SaintGermain) DEFENDERS: Lucas Hernandez (Atletico Madrid), Presnel Kimpembe (Paris Saint-Germain), Benjamin Mendy (Manchester City), Benjamin Pavard (Stuttgart), Adil Rami (Marseille), Djibril Sidibe (Monaco), Samuel Umtiti (Barcelona), Raphael Varane (Real Madrid) MIDFIELDERS: N’Golo Kante (Chelsea), Blaise Matuidi (Juventus), Steven N’Zonzi (Sevilla), Paul Pogba (Manchester United), Corentin Tolisso (Bayern Munich) FORWARDS: Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona), Nabil Fekir (Lyon), Olivier Giroud (Chelsea), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Thomas Lemar (Monaco), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Florian Thauvin (Marseille)

Best Player: Hugo Lloris and Antoine Griezmann

It’s a tie between goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and in-form striker Antoine Griezmann.

Lloris is one of the world’s greatest goalkeepers, while Griezmann has been sensational this season and will be linked to some major clubs in the summer. Having a player like each on opposite ends of the field makes France a top contender.

Griezmann, who scored twice during Atletico Madrid’s 3-0 Europa League final, is included while Marseille’s Dimitri Payet, who was substituted due to injury, misses out.

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will lead Les Bleus in Russia, Paris SaintGermain youngster Kylian Mbappe is included, while Manchester United’s Paul Pogba makes it but club teammate Anthony Martial misses out.

FIFA ranking: 7 Number of World Cup appearances: 14 Best finish: champions in 1998 Player to watch: Kylian Mbappe (PSG) France World Cup Fixtures June 16: Vs Australia June 21: Vs Peru June 26: Vs Denmark Past records No. of times team has played in WC (number): 14 No. of matches played (number): 59 No. of matches won: 28 No. of matches lost: 19 No. of times lost in finals (Number): 1 No. of times world cup won (number): 1 No. of goals scored in WC: 106

years ago.

Les Bleus lost in extra time to Portugal in the final, with the coach struggling to find the perfect system to get the best out of his stellar squad during the finals.

The problems have been the same since, as Les Bleus won their qualifying group despite some unconvincing displays, notably

a defeat in Sweden and a home draw against Luxembourg.

Wi t h Pa u l Po g b a , Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and other worldclass players at his disposal, Deschamps certainly has the tools to deliver a better end result than the quarterfinal exit in Brazil four years ago.

Player to watch: Kylian Mbappe

The 19-year-old PSG star is so fast, and his ability down the wing works well with mobile forwards like Griezmann, like with Neymar at PSG. He doesn’t have a bunch of strength, but he makes up for it with his speed and smarts. He’s already arrived on the world stage, but here’s a chance to prove he can one day be the world’s top player.

Big names who were left out

A big blow to the national side is the absence of defensive leader Laurent Koscielny who was injured in the Europa League campaign. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has not been given a ticket for Russia. Arsenal frontman Alexandre Lacazette and Manchester United’s Anthony Martial have been left on the standby mode. PSG’s Adrien Rabiot is also out of the squad.

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