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Vol XXVIII No. 146
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00
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Court orders CBI probe into HC building scam
D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): In a major development that could set the precedence for spurring probes against various scams, the principal bench of the Gauhati High Court has directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a ‘preliminary inquiry’ into alleged misappropriation of funds in construction of Nagaland High Court complex in Kohima by the State government and to submit the report to the Registrar of the Gauhati High Court within three months. The intuitive judgment was given by a division bench of Gauhati High Court comprising of chief justice Ajit Singh and Justice Prasanta Kumar Deka in response to a PIL (suo motu) No. 5 of 2017 on allegations of misappropriation of public money in construction of the new high court complex Meriema. The division bench noted that, on finding any material to support the allegations, CBI will take action as per law by registering an FIR and that the State government will fully cooperate with the investigation. CBI has also been directed to depute an officer to imme-
ANSTA asks govt to address SSA, ad hoc teachers’ issues DIMAPUR, MAY 3 (NPN): Even as the SSA teachers are on pen down strike and the ad hoc teachers served ultimatum on government, the All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) Thursday appealed to the state government to address SSA teachers’ pending salary issue and regularization of ad hoc teachers on priority basis. In a press release, ANTSA president, Ponchulo Wanth, and general secretary, Visato Koso, stated that agitation by any group of teachers hampered academic interest of the students, who were made to suffer for no fault of theirs. ANSTA said many government schools, unlike the private schools, began academic session very late due to general election, because almost all government schools have been utilised for election. The association said it was followed by the conduct of HSLC & HSSLC exams in which the exam centre schools could not have the classes. Therefore, ANSTA said launching agitation at this point in time would be too costly for the students as far as student academic interest was concerned.
OBSERVATIONS OF THE HIGH COURT
• Estimated cost of High Court complex construction Rs.161.10 cr. • Rs.36.92 released by Justice & Law deptt and paid to the contractor. • Govt withdrew Rs.44.24 lakh against electrification, water supplies at the project site but basic structure of HC building yet to be completed. • Construction of complex started in 2007 with an estimated budget of Rs.43 crore. • Between March 2009 and March 2017, 18 withdrawals made by Justice and Law deptt Project cost increased to Rs.52.63 crore. • Department took loan of nearly Rs.12.46 crore from HUDCO. • After 11 years, only 35% of work has been completed.
diately collect all relevant records from the Nagaland government pertaining to the PIL. Since CBI has been directed only to carry out a preliminary inquiry, not an ‘investigation’, the division bench refrained from commenting on the explanation given by the Nagaland government justifying use of huge amount of money as well as on completion of works so that neither the inquiry nor interests of the parties suffer prejudice. It may also be recalled, that Nagaland Post as well as other media had on September 13, 2017, published the statement of Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) alleging misappropriation. It pointed out that the founda-
tion stone for an independent High Court for Nagaland was laid at Meriema in 2007, and that the building was still not complete. Even the amount for construction exceeded the original estimate by Rs 9.63 crore. However, planned in the same year (2007), Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura had established their respective high courts and made those functional in 2013. NTC had claimed that as per RTI reply received by it, Rs. 43 crore was the original estimate for the High Court complex. However, between 2009-2014 and 2015-2017, NTC stated that the Justice & Law department had withdrawn Rs 41.62 crore and Rs 11.25 crore against the project respectively. In
2009-2017, there were 18 withdrawals and the amount increased to Rs 52.63 crore against the original estimate. It also stated that despite huge expenses, only 35% work was completed and the concerned department had availed a loan from Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO). Some social and RTI activists of Nagaland also filed a petition at GHC alleging that Rs 22.42 crore was withdrawn against construction of judges’ bungalows even though no area was earmarked for the same. Besides, Rs 44,24,700 was withdrawn against electrification and water supply, whereas the basic structure of the building was yet to be completed. Further, Rs 1.30 crore was paid as consultancy fee, which the activists termed as unbelievable, and that after exhaustion of the entire money, the State government took a loan of Rs 12,45,90,287 from HUDCO, the activists petitioned. On perusal of all records, the division bench found that there was a prima facie case of misappropriation of huge public money and siphoning off the same
2 abductees released unharmed
ENPO leaders with the two rescued persons in Tuensang on Thursday.
DIMAPUR, MAY 3 (NPN): Oil tanker driver and handyman, who were abducted by armed miscreants near New Helipong village under Tuensang district on April 22 last, have been safely released. After the abductees were released, they were brought to the residence of DC Tuensang. DGP Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, has expressed gratitude the ENPO, police, administration, VGs, Assam Rifles, Assam police and all
other state and central agencies for their efforts in ensuring the safe release of the two. Sharma also thanked ENPO president Khoiwang Konyak and ENPO team for walking the last mile. ENPO through its media cell has sincerely appreciated the wisdom and intuition of the “people concerned” for the safe release of the oil tanker driver and a handyman, Tula Ram Bura Gohain and Adman Surin as requested by the organisation. ENPO said
the “people concerned” while understanding the desire of the Naga public at this crucial stage have above all honoured the ENPO December 18, 2007 Tuensang Summit Resolution. In view of the 48-hour deadline given by various unions to ensure safe release of the duo and subsequent expiry of the set deadline, ENPO said the DC Tuensang had personally requested its intervention. Further, ENPO said stated that it was a joint concerted effort of the Tuensang district administration, police, security, tribal bodies and frontal organizations under ENPO which eventually led to the safe release of the driver and handyman. Extending appreciation for reposing faith on it, ENPO expressed hope that “this kind of understanding and joint effort in any matter shall continue in days to come.”
No deadline for signing Naga peace accord: Rio
Correspondent
NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): Amidst hectic negotiations to resolve the Naga insurgency problem, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio Thursday said there was no deadline for finding a solution to the decades-old issue, but the focus of the talks was on reaching an agreement as early as possible. R io a lso said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which empowers security forces to conduct operations, arrest anyone, anywhere, without prior notice, should be removed from everywhere, but the controversial law was still in force in Nagaland as the situation in the state was still not conducive. “There is no time-line or deadline for signing the Naga peace accord. But the aspiration is to reach in a solution as early as possible,” he said here after meeting Home Minister Rajnath Singh here. Rio said peace negotiations have been going on between the Issak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland
KOHIMA, MAY 3 (NPN): The process of filing nominations for the Nagaland Lok Sabha by-polls, scheduled to be held on May 28, began on Thursday. However, no nominations were filed on day one, as most of the political parties were still undecided on their choice of candidates. Sources within the ruling NDPP party, which is in alliance with the BJP, NPP and JD (U), informed Nagaland Post that they were likely take the opportunity to contest the by-poll. Speculations were also doing the rounds on social media about probable candidates. On the other hand, state BJP sources informed that the party was likely to make way for NDPP, as consensus candidate of the alliance. The decision to field PDA consensus candidate will be made after chief minister Neiphiu Rio, currently in Delhi, returns to state on Friday. (Cont’d on p-7)
(NSCN-IM) and the interlocutor of the government for the last two decades and hence it was time to resolve it as soon as possible. Asked about the possibilities of raising objections by some neighbouring states due to the demand of integration of Naga inhabited areas, chief minister Neiphiu Riosaid, “We don’t want to talk about conflict and focus is on to co-exist”. Rio had a 45-minute meeting with the Home minister during which he discussed various aspects of the Naga peace talks. Rio also said a meeting of various tribal bodies has been convened on May 11 in Kohima to discuss the ongoing peace talks. Asked about Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which is in force in Nagaland even though it was completely removed from Meghalaya and partly from Arunachal Pradesh, the chief minister said, “Our demand and desire is that it should be removed. The AFSPA still exists in Nagaland as the situation is still not conducive”.
ANCSU sets 30-day State of the art NE cultural deadline for govt to act and info Centre in Delhi soon
DIMAPUR, MAY 3 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has denounced the practice of attaching teachers in various capacities to VVIPs, VIPs, directorates, DEOs and SDEOs, besides barring government officials from using their allotted vehicles in dropping and picking students from colleges. In a statement, ANCSU assistant general secretary Imnameren N Jamir and social & cultural secretary Keneitsituo Kense accused the department of not doing justice to students by allowing attachments of teachers, which, according to them, was one of the ill practices of the directorate. ANCSU leaders alleged that the directorate has done “much harm to our society by compromising quality education in various manners, spoiling students’ careers and strangling government schools.” Warning that the union will not sit back idle, the signatories warned of taking the matter into their hands by locking the directorate, if the latter does not detach the attached teachers within (Cont’d on p-7) 30 days. (Cont’d on p-7)
To act as a hub for cultural-cum convention centre
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NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (NPN): Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh Thursday informed that the Centre will be setting up a state-of-the-art North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre (NEC&IC) in the national capital soon. He disclosed this after chairing the review meeting of the “roadmap for implementation of cabinet approval of schemes for North East Council” here. The meeting also reviewed the progress of various on-going projects in the North Eastern region. As a Central government has been giving priority to the NE region, Dr. Jitendra said that Centre
will be a new gift to the people of North Eastern region. Dr. Singh informed that the Centre, which will be one of its kind in the country, is being built on a 1.32 acre land at Sector-13, Dwarka, New Delhi under the North Eastern Council (NEC) at an estimated cost of Rs. 50-55 crores. He said the Centre will act as a cultural and convention, information hub of the North Eastern region in Delhi. The Centre will have a librarycum-reading room with materials on North Eastern Region, an art gallery showcasing the North East, exhibition hall, research centre, sale outlets as well guest houses. Though the architecture, design and planning for the project are in process, Dr. Singh was optimistic that the project will be at the earliest. The review meeting was attended by DoNER secretary, Naveen Verma; NEC secretary, Ram Muivah and senior officials of the ministry.
Gov joins Moatsu festival celebration at Chungtia Over 100 killed in storm in UP, Rajasthan Correspondent
MOKOKCHUNG, MAY 3 (NPN): Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, joined the visiting students from Mumbai University in celebrating Moatsu – the pre(Cont’d on p-7) mier festival of Ao community – at Chungtia village, here Thursday. The festival programme was organized by the Chungtia Students’ Union as part of the cultural exchange programme between Mumbai University and Nagaland. The students from Mumbai University are here on a seven-day visit under the initiative of Indian National Fellowship Centre and the governor. Addressing the gathering, the governor described the event as a people to people programme and showered praises on the Naga “ G i v i n g c a b i n e t a n d people for their rich cultural minister of state status heritage. He also said that to party members is to Nagaland has vast natural bring change.” and mineral resources that
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in a systematic manner to the gross prejudice to the public exchequer. Though the Nagaland government tried to justify how the money was utilised, it could not however explain as to why only 35% of the construction of the new high court complex has been done, whereas the high court complexes in Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura which also started during 2007 have been completed in 2013 and where the court offices have been fully functioning. The division bench has therefore, directed the State government to expedite the construction and ensure that it is completed at the earliest and with highest standard of construction so that the long cherished dream of the people of Nagaland to have an independent high court of their own materialises. SK Medhi and A. Das argued for the petitioners, while Nagaland government advocate M Keichi argued for the respondents, which included chief secretary, Finance commr & secy, law & justice commr. & secy, Development commr, PWD commr & secy (W&H), PWD E-in-C (W&H) and PWD E-in-C (Housing).
No nominations filed for Lok Sabha by-poll on day 1
PB Acharya watching menfolk starting a fire in the traditional way on Thursday at Chungtia village.
needed to be tapped to so Nagaland could progress economically. Acharya added that the universities needed to skill the students for this. Further, the governor asserted that the students had a great role to play in order to bring mindset change and urged them to be job givers and not job seekers. Saying that festivals were a time for people to come together, the governor
conveyed his best wishes for a prosperous Chungtia village for a prosperous Mokokchung district. Highlights of the festival included folk dance presentation by Chungtia students as well as by the visiting students from Mumbai University, indigenous games, art and craft, a mass Moatsu feast and a cultural extravaganza. Gov meets leaders of frontal organizations: Gov-
ernor, PB Acharya, who arrived in Mokokchung on Wednesday to attend the Moatsu festival at Chungtia village, met the leaders of frontal organizations of Mokokchung town this morning. According to an official bulletin, Acharya had wideranging discussions with the leaders on various issues including an acceptable solution to the protracted Naga issue, opening new avenues for the unemployed educated youth and putting renewed effort in taking up over all development of the state with special focus on education and training of young people for entrepreneurship. During his meeting with leaders of Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang and Ao Students Conference (AKM), Acharya shared his views on early Naga solution. He expressed hope that it may ‘happen soon’.
LUCKNOW/JAIPUR, MAY 3 (PTI): A storm whipped through a large swathe of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh last night, killing over 100 people in a trail of destruction that brought down mud houses, uprooted trees and flattened crops. At least 183 others were injured as a massive dust storm, followed by thunder showers, snapped power lines and sent tin roofs and street hoardings flying in parts of eastern Rajasthan and the adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh. The death toll this evening was 108. Seventy people were killed in UP and 83 injured. In Rajasthan, 38 died and another 100 were injured in the storm that hit the region around 7 pm. The worst period lasted about 45 minutes, according to reports from Dholpur in Rajasthan. But the extent of the damage was known only (Cont’d on p-7) this morning.
Met department today predicted another dust storm in parts of Rajasthan and UP in the next 48 hours. A Met official told PTI in Jaipur that the department had been issuing dust storm warnings for the past couple of days. India Meteorological Department (IMD) additional director general Mritunjay Mohapatra said the trigger for the storm was a cyclonic circulation over Haryana. But also responsible were a western disturbance over north Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir, and easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal. In UP, Agra district was the worst hit, accounting for at least 43 deaths and injuries to 51 others, officials said. Besides Agra, other storm-hit UP districts were Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae
Bareli and Unnao. In Rajasthan, Bharatpur district was the worst affected with 19 killed. Nine people died in Alwar and nine in Dholpur, officials said. Power supply was cut off in many areas as the squall uprooted trees and snapped electricity cables. Officials said it was being gradually restored. In towns, the storm triggered traffic snarls. Some trains were delayed as overhead power cables broke. In rural areas, there were reports of crop being damaged due to hailstorm. Farmers lost cattle and poultry. UP Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said 160 heads of cattle were lost. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the deaths and directed officials to coordinate with states to ensure speedy relief and rehabilitation. K Y M C
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Er. Zale urges deptt to follow work ethics
Er. Zale Neikha addresses the gathering at the introductory programme. (NP) Correspondent
KO H I M A , M AY 3 (NPN): Advisor, Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zale Neikha, urged department staff to follow the concept of work ethics based on the ethical principles of regularity, punctuality, responsibility and accountability. He said this while addressing a gathering during the introductory programme held at Directorate of Youth Resources and Sports on Thursday. Er. Neikha said the
PDA gover nment had come to power with the mandate of the people on the promise of change. Basing on NDPP’s motto “Deeds not words”, the advisor urged them to make action plans into realities rather than ‘paper plans’ to bring forth development and change in our state. He said was humbled for the faith reposed on him adding that the success had given him a sense of greater responsibility to work and bring change for the betterment of Naga society. He acknowledged
his political mentor, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, for the faith and trust bestowed upon him by giving him the opportunity to work for his intended vision to work for youth empowerment. He stressed on the need to improve professionalism in sports for Naga youth and encouraged upcoming youth to pursue their career by way of mastering a particular discipline which best suited him or her. He informed the gathering that during his recent visit to Delhi, he met union minister youth
affairs and sports col. R.S. Rathore and the respective secretaries and they gave assurances that projects on sports infrastructure to promote games and sports, and programmes on youth activities would be taken up. He urged the department officers to inculcate the principles of planning, cooperation, accountability and transparency and change the attitude of redtape and delay. He encouraged them to motivate themselves and shoulder the responsibilities thrust
upon them and bring about a revolution in the department and in the field of sports. The advisor gave his assurance that the department would be streamlined in a proper functional manner in consultation with department heads. He sought the cooperation of everyone for smooth functioning of the department. Secretary youth resources and sports, Anenla S. Longchari, in her address, welcomed the new advisor and shared his profile before he joined politics. She also highlighted some of the department activities and also appealed to the advisor for his attention in some areas. Representatives officers from National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Bharat Scout and Guide (BSG), Music Task force (MTF) and engineering wing also addressed the gathering. The programme was chaired by director YRS Imtirenla Jamir, invocation prayer was said by Avono Neikha superintendent while vote of thanks was proposed by Rato Pusa addl. director.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018
Fire leaves 12 families homeless
CGI sheets twisted by the fire among the charred remains. (NP) Staff Reporter
D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Twelve families were left homeless after a fire broke out Thursday morning along the narrow by-lanes under Kuda-B Khel village area, Dimapur. Two minor children and their mother suffered minor burn injuries. Fire service person-
nel informed Nagaland Post that many families were affected after their tin-roof houses were reduced to ashes. Fire personnel suspect that the fire started due to short-circuit. Around four fire tenders were pressed into action to bring the fire under control. Meanwhile, in a letter to the DC Dimapur, Kuda
KPC to conduct annual membership drive
DIMAPUR: Kohima Press Club (KPC) will be conducting its annual membership drive from May 15 to June 15. A press release by KPC general secretary, Alice Yhoshü has informed all members of the club that renewal of membership is fixed at Rs.500 and asked to contact any of the executive members with regard to renewal matters. It also stated
DC Kma directs w’shops; bans garbage dumping DIMAPUR: DC Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan has issued an order stating that vehicle garage and workshop owners and servicing stations operating along the New Secretariat Road are encroaching on the road with their activities. DIPR reports that the order noted that the vehicle garage and workshops are parking and repairing vehicles on the road which is affecting traffic flow and also destroying the road. Also, the servicing Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School Dimapur, performing a short Drama stations and car washes are on April 29 “The Value Of Sumi Traditional Culture”. Directed by Vikheto Uto Chishi, at Mughavi Village hosted by Aghunaqa Tokukujo Kiphimi Kuqhakulu flooding the road with water and other effluents which is for the 38-U Kulolau Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu Baghi Hoho Kupughu. shortening the life span of the road. The DC has directed all vehicle garages, workshops and servicing stations to adhere to the following: i) Rundown vehicles parked on the road beyond the garage
premises should be removed within five days from the date of issue of this order; ii) No repair works should be carried out beyond the garage premises; iii) Vehicle servicing stations and car washes should ensure that water and other effluents do not flow to the road and is properly disposed off without affecting the neighbourhood and environment. This order comes in to effect immediately. Failure to adhere to its directives shall invite penal action as per provision of the Law. In another notification, the DC has informed residents of Old Minister’s Hill and Jail Colony Kohima that the drainage is being clogged in certain areas because of incessant dumping of garbage. The DC said that with the onset of monsoon, these
clogged drains will result in the overflow of sewage onto the roads and create bad traffic congestions, adversely affecting the daily commute of people, pollute the overall hygiene of the locality and even trigger landslides. An Order has been issued and PWD (R&B) South Division Kohima has been authorized to immediately clear the clogged drains including the garbage dumped on the road side. Furthermore, throwing of waste into the drainage and on the road side is banned with immediate effect. Anybody doing so and obstructing the works of the PWD (R&B) will be penalized as per provisions of Law. The Deputy Commissioner has requested all concerned to extend their full cooperation.
NCP 54 Tsg Sadar-II A/C ‘merges’ with NDPP
DIMAPUR: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) functionaries of 54 Tuensang Sadar-II assembly constituency (A/C) have reportedly declared their merger with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) en bloc. In a press release, NDPP stated that the group “C” of the party central executive board (CEB) region tour group leader, ExMLA and vice president Kakheho Sukhalu, delivered a brief speech at the merger decAs part of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Finance, laration function of H Zungkum Chang, Government of India and Nodal Officer for Peren district, Gulab Singh visited NCP candidate, 54 Tuensang Sadar-II A/C, Ahthibung block along with Power Department officials, Jalukie on May 3. organized by the NDPP Tuensang region on May 3, at the Youth Hall, Chongpho During his visit the nodal officer also interacted with the villagers. (DIPR)
NCS Probationers celebrate Moatsu
NCS probationers along with officers and staff of ATI. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: NCS probationers along with officers and staff of ATI celebrated Moatsu festival on May 2, 2018 at Multipurpose Hall, ATI Kohima. According to DIPR, additional director ATI, Kevekha Kevin Zehol said various stages of labour, hard work and ritual have to be crossed before the happy celebration. A time K
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for the best and finest after the sacrifices, awaits in the form of the festival after the long hard-working period similar to the struggles and sacrifices of the probationers during their preparation period for examinations, he stated. The festivals of each tribe is important for your careers, Kevin Zehol maintained. He encouraged
them to contribute their best to the State and the people during their career. Moatsu is a pre-harvest festival celebrated by the Ao Nagas to invoke the blessing of God for healthy growth of crops said EAC (P), Chubasanen Ozukum, highlighting the significance of the festival. The British Administrator P.F Adams in 1946 with
the help of Dobashis and the Ao Students’ Conference did away the earlier practice of celebrating the festival at different times in different places, by issuing an order directing all Aos to celebrate the festival between May 1 to 6, every year. He also gave a brief on the various activities of the festival. EAC (P), Obangnener Jamir presented Moatsu tunes. The tunes consisted of a song crying out for challenges along the way, a song of a warrior before going to the battle and a narration song of an Ao village. EAC (P), Imtinungla Longkumer highlighted the various aspects and significance of the Ao Naga women necklace and shawl besides the special Ao dishes. EAC (P), Khiuzan Kaurinta, who also chaired the programme, delivered the welcome speech. EAC (P) Kevethito Rose and Moasunep Sangtam pronounced the vote of thanks and benediction respectively.
B-Khel, chairman Atuo Khate has appealed for relief and necessary food and financial assistance on humanitarian grounds at the earliest possible time. According to the letter, altogether, twelve families living under three houses were badly affected causing loss of property amounting to Rs. 9,36,200.
Khel, Tuensang village. It stated that the programme coincided with NDPP region tour group visit, which was attended by all area office bearers and village unit party functionaries who declared that they have joined NDPP en bloc. Speaking on behalf of the NDPP leadership, Sukhalu congratulated H. Zungkum Chang and all former leaders of the NCP 54 Tuensang Sadar-II A/C. He said NDPP was strictly a cadre based political party and encouraged them to get enrolled at the earliest. He also assured them of all possible help based on justice and transparency.
Bhandari coordination meeting DIMAPUR: The departmental monthly coordination meeting for Bhandari was held on May 2 at the Conference Hall of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari, under the Chairmanship of the ADC Bhandari, Tiameren Chang. According to DIPR, the meeting reviewed agendas of the previous meeting before taking on new ones. In the meeting the ADC said that Bhandari Town was in need for area extension in order to accommodate broader developmental activities. The officers present in the meeting also deliberated the matter and resolved to earmark a plot of land under Forest department and hold a plantation drive on World Environment Day on June 5 at Nogayim Village area. The members also decided to create a Welfare Corpus Fund which may be utilized for welfare causes whenever necessary. The ADC also reminded the officers that both the government and the public expect their services for growth and development of the society and, therefore, they should show no laxity in running their office for the people.
that the amount for fresh membership was fixed at Rs.1500, anyone seeking regular membership, both renewal and fresh, will be required to produce a photocopy of his or her identity card duly issued by the media organization he or she is associated with. Fresh applicants have been requested to contact KPC president, Xavier Rutsa at 9436001665, for membership forms.
news in Brief NBA general meeting: Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) has convened and emergency general body meeting of the bar on May 4 at 12 noon, in its office chambers in Dimapur. NBA secretary, V. Hukavi Zhimomi said that the meeting will discuss matters relating to the writ petition pending before the principal seat of the Gauhati High Court for its early disposal. All local Bars in the state have been requested to either be present in person with collective views of their respective bar or to convey the views through telephone so that the meeting can pass appropriate resolution. Ex - Servicemen Rally: Directorate Sainik Welfare and Resettlement Nagaland has intimated all concerned that an ex-servicemen Rally will be held at Jakhama Military Station on May 15 and 16 for Kohima, Phek, Zunheboto and Wokha Disricts. All ex-servicemen and their dependants and widows of these districts have been requested to attend along with copies of PPO, Bank Pass Book and related documents. Ex-servicemen have been requested to intimate of their attendance to respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officers to facilitate necessary administrative and transport arrangement. BJP Wokha ‘Get together-cum-meeting’: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wokha district has convened a ‘Get together-cum-meeting’ on May 5 at DHEP Doyang. All the district frontals and mandals officials have been directed to attend the meeting. APO executive council meeting: Angami Public Organisation (APO) has convened its executive council meeting on May 7, 10 a.m. at APO hall, Kohima. All the executive council members and representatives of various units (NAPO, SAPO, WAPO and CPO) have been requested to attend the meeting. KSSATA general meeting: NSSATA, Kohima unit, has convened its emergency general meeting on May 5, 11 a.m. at Rüpfunüo building, D’ block Kohima. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting and submit their membership fees of 2017 and 2018. Absenteeism will be dealt with strictly. TSU executive meeting: Tsungiki Students’ Union (TSU) has convened its executive meeting on May 5, 2 p.m. at LRC colony Dimapur. All the executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.
‘Mission Friendly Neighbours’ flagged off from Bhandari
Bhandari ADC and EAC with SDO(C) Ralan and others at the flaggingoff. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhandari, Tiameren Chang, flagged-off “Mission Friendly Neighbours” a one-day tour to Kaziranga National Park, Assam, with the theme “Neighbours by Destiny, Friends by Choice” on May 3 at from ADC Office, Bhandari. According to a
DIPR report, the mission was organised by the District Administration Wokha, (Government of Nagaland) & District Administration Golaghat, (Government of Assam) and is an initiative of the Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani and Deputy Commissioner, Golaghat Gaurav Bothra with an objective
of bringing the two border districts closer for better coordination and maintenance of peaceful and friendly relations as neighbour states. The tour group comprised of leaders from the Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation and Ralan Area Public Organisation and was led by SDO (Civil) Ralan, Kikato Chishi. K
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WEATHER FORECAST May 4
(Temperature in ºC)
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Agartala A thunderstorm in the morning 28 23 Aizawl
A p.m. t-storm in spots
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Guwahati A couple of afternoon showers 28 20 Imphal
A t-storm around in the a.m.
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Itanagar A a.m. shower or two; cloudy 30 18 Shillong
Cloudy with a thunderstorm
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Kohima
Cloudy with a thunderstorm
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Dimapur Cloudy with a stray t-storm Mkg
A morning t-storm in the area
Tuensang A thundershower in spots Wokha
Cloudy with a t-storm or two
Zunheboto A morning t-storm in spots
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NNC mourns Tsonüyi’s demise
DIMAPUR: Naga National Council (NNC) has expressed deep sadness and grief at the sudden demise of NNC Central Executive Council Member (CECM), Tsonüyi Venyo at his native village, Thüvopisüh. In a condolence message by NNC vice president, Thepushüyi S. Keyho has described late Tsonüyi Venyo as a dedicated worker, who strongly stood by sovereignty till his last breath. It stated that he joined the national service on July 3, 1961 as secretary, Razu Peyu and was promoted to tatar FGN in 1987. In June 2015, he was appointed as CECM and has been serving the nation on that capacity until his demise. NNC said that his demise left an irreparable vacuum in the national movement; his great patriotic deeds and sacrificial services rendered to the nation would always remain alive in Naga history. It further expressed condolences to the bereaved family members at this hour of pain and grief and prayed to Almighty God for the departed soul to rest in peace.
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Tongpang Ozukum being briefed by department officials in Peren.
DIMAPUR: PWD Minister, Tongpang Ozukum visited Peren, Jalukie and the ongoing Bailey bridge construction at 4th Mile Dimapur, on May 3. A press release from PA to the PWD minister, Sanen said he visited Peren to inspect the ongoing road repair works and encouraged the engineers to put
in all out efforts and show good progress in the work. The minister noted that the works were delayed for a month and he asked the EE (R&B) Peren Division to be submit a detailed report about this within a week. He also observed that the work progress was very slow and told the engineers
to expedite the work. The Minister said he will visit Peren again after one week to inspect the progress. The Minister visited the office of EE (R&B) Peren Division at New DC Office Complex and held a meeting with officials. He also visited the road leading to Peren Government College. Later,
Kisan Kalyan Karyashalas programme held at Kiphire
the Minister also visited office of the SDO PWD (R&B), Jalukie where he held another meeting with officials. EE (R&B) Peren Division, Er. Akheto Sema, SDO PWD (R&B) Peren, A s e m b e, S D O P W D (R&B), Jalukie, Vimete, NDPP Candidate Peren constituency, Iherie Ndang and a host of party workers accompanied the Minister. In Dimapur the same day, the Minister visited the ongoing construction of Bailey Bridge at 4th Mile. EE (R&B) Dimapur, Er. Talitemsu Jamir who was also present at the site explained to the minister that the bridge construction would be completed in few days if weather permits. Er. Tali said that the public of nearby villages were providing all out support to the department physically and morally extending their help. The Minister will be leaving for Mon on Friday to inspect the ongoing works there.
Public volunteers form a long line to pass rocks for a Gabion Wall. (NP)
Staff Reporter DIMAPUR: Following the Chathe river hume pipe bridge being washed away at 4th mile on Wednesday morning, and reports of the ongoing work at the almost-completed Bailey bridge, more than 50 volunteers from institutions and village organisations
of Naga United Village and Nuiland area showed up at the bridge construction site to augment the department’s manpower. According to reports, some members of the public and nearby organizations also helped out by distributing bottled water and cold drinks among the workers and volunteers.
PWD Minister, Tongpang Ozukum also visited the site coming back from Peren. The Minister interacted with students and youth from Hope Academy, United Colony and Nikhekhu Village who were helping in the ongoing works and thanked them for supporting the department.
SMHSS science stream & Zenith institute inaugurated in Dimapur
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DC Kiphire along with ATMA officials and participants. (NP)
Correspondent KIPHIRE, MAY 3 (NPN): A Kisan Kalyan Karyashalas (KKK) programme was held at District Agriculture Office (DAO) Kiphire on May 2. The programme was organized by ATMA Kiphire block. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, Kumar Ramnikant, speaking at the programme, explained the purpose of Kisan Kalyan Karyashalas (Farmers Welfare Workshop). He encouraged the farmers while speaking about the importance of farming in the economy of the country and how the present government was focusing their efforts on upliftment of the
farmers. He also encouraged the farmers to be inquisitive and to take advantage of the workshop and to not shy away from asking questions. The ADC further asked the farmers to be inspired by the award winners and take these as challenges to come up with their own success stories. The resource persons of the programme were Khundemo Odyuo, KVK Kiphire, Pujong Khim from sericulture department Kiphire, Wati from veterinary department, Phrumasie from department of agriculture Kiphire and chumie yanlem from DSCO Kiphire. The resource persons spoke about the schemes that were available in their
respective departments. All the allied departments attended the workshop where farmers from different blocks attended the programme. A brief highlight of the ATMA activities was delivered by DPD, ATMA Kiphire, Limaakum Longkumer. The programme was chaired by BTM, ATMA Kiphire Block, Kekosenuo Solo while vote of thanks was delivered by DPD, ATMA Kiphire, Hukai Zhimomi A short interactive session was also held during the programme. During the programme an animal health camp and exhibition were held and pamphlets were also distributed.
D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School (SMHSS) Dimapur, science stream and zenith institute was formally inaugurated by Swapneel Paul on Thursday. Swapneel is the first candidate from Nagaland to clear UPSC, from the general category, who was placed in the 64th rank in UPSC 2017. Speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural programme, Paul exhorted the students to be meek and urged them to never listen to any kind of de-motivating talk of people around them. He said that if they were being meek and had the courage and conviction to work tirelessly to achieve their aims, they would definitely be successful. Lauding the school for expanding towards the science stream, Paul said that, the school was once a Montessori School, which has been rapidly growing right in front of his eyes. He said that the growth of the school had been so prolific, that it is now one of the modern schools of Na-
Swapneel cutting the ribbon inaugurating the science stream and zenith institute. (NP)
galand. He expressed hope that the school would be one of the most renowned schools in the entire region in the days to come. Meanwhile, he also expressed gratitude to the principal of the school, Meena Dutta for embarking on such a great journey to provide quality education and further extended best wishes to the entire fraternity of St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School. During the programme, a series of ques-
tions were raised by the students, which were enthusiastically answered by the chief guest. Principal of the school, Neena Dutta, in her welcome note, stated that the motive behind the expansion of science stream was to benefit the students from Nagaland wherein students could avail the facilities without going out of the state. She urged students and teachers to ensure maintenance of the facilities provided and
called upon the students to show respect for teachers coming from outside the state. The programme was chaired by teacher, Apokla, who also said the invocation; a short speech was delivered by Swapneel Paul’s father, Swapan Paul, who is also the board member of the school; a special song was presented by the students; the vote of thanks was proposed by teacher, Johnson; while benediction was said by John Toppo.
Coal and mining unions call on Kashiho Dr. Kenny from Wokha
Kiphire DPDB Meeting conferred Honoris Causa D imapur : Kiphire
Correspondent KIPHIRE, MAY 3 (NPN): Coal and mining unions of Mongkolemba, Tzurangkong and Changi called on V. Kashiho Sangtam, Minister of Soil &Water Conservation, Geology & Mining on May 2 at Longtho Compound. Interacting with the minister, the three unions in the representation urged him to establish a regional K Y M C
office at Mongkolemba town. The representation pointed out that, with no proper office of Geology & Mining in the area, miners were facing some hurdles. Sangtam, assured the union representatives that he would look into the matter at the earliest. The minister, while they were discussing the expansion of coal mining, stated that “Coal mining is important for the state
and region but it is also important that a balance is struck considering the fragile environment.” He also urged the unions to come up with innovative suggestions and ideas for the overall benefit of the department. The Minister asserted that coal mining not only helps provide energy, but it also creates long-term jobs that benefit our economy and communities.
1. The Honoris Causa certificate was handed to him by Dr. Srinivas Rao Eluri, Indian Peace Ambassador to United Nations, International Commission of Diplomatic Relations, Human Rights and Peace. In his speech, Dr. Srinivas Rao Eluri, stated that academic doctorates could be achieved if people invested time and study but it took a lifetime of good hard work to get international recognition and be honoured with this doctorate degree and applauded him saying achieving this at such early stage of his life was a feat in itself. Dr. Kenny from Nagaland is the youngest and the first person from North East to be honored with this Honoris Causa.
DPDB Meeting for the month of May will be held on May 8, in the DC’s conference hall. Kiphire District Planning Officer, Pudusul Luho has requested all members to attend the meeting without fail.
ESU Golden Jubilee Meeting
Dimapur: Emlomi Students’ Union has convened a meeting for the upcoming ESU golden jubilee on 11 May at 10 a.m “from the ESU Banker.” All ESU executive members, GBs, ESU advisors, former ESU executive members & elders residing in and outside the village have been requested to attend the meeting.
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V. Kashiho Sangtam with union officials. (NP)
DIMAPUR: Dr. Kenny from Nagaland, son of S. Ghosh and A. Mhon Lotha, a resident of Wokha district, Nagaland has been honoured with Honoris Causa on Human Rights and Social Work for his exemplary leadership qualities and working tirelessly behind the scenes for protection of human rights. A press release from All India Human Rights Council, chairman, Dr. Anthony Raju (Advocate Supreme Court of India), said that The Honoris Causa with all privileges and titles was conferred upon him by International University for Humanity, Health Science and Peace, USA, during the Global Peace Conference held in Bangalore, India on May
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IMPHAL, May 3: As part of the campaign “War on Drugs” to confiscate drugs and other intoxicants, and destroy areas under poppy cultivation, Manipur police during the period January 1 to April 15, 2018, destroyed illegal poppy plantation spread over 1837 acres. During the same period, 33.80 kg of opium, 3.49 kg of No. 4 (Heroin), 4.46 kg of brown sugar were also seized, said IGP Clay Khongsai of Manipur police during a press conference on Thursday. He said that state police had been conducting an intensified drive against drug abuse to tackle the drug menace and punish drug smuggler in the state since government declared “war
on drugs”. Other illegal items seized during the period included 211 gram of Ganja, 1,05,182 pieces of Spasmo Proxivon capsule, 5,677 pieces of Nitrosun (N-10) tablet, 3,93,470 pieces of WY (World is Yours) tablet and 63 kg of ephedrine, he added. Altogether 89 cases related with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 were registered during the period and 72 persons arrested allegedly involved, the IGP further said. Besides the drive to tackle drug menace, the IGP said that the Manipur police has also taken up various measures like community policing and community outreach programmes to
Machetes, Khukri seized from CPI(M) office in Tripura Agartala, May 3 (PTI): Police seized sharp edged weapons from a local committee office of the CPI(M) during a raid at Champaknagar in West Tripura district, about 22 km from here. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the CPI(M) office in Jirania sub-division and seized two machetes and a Khukri (Nepalese knife) among others, officiating Superintendent of Police of (Police Control) Harkumar Debbarma said. Nobody was arrested during the raid, the SP said. Reacting to the incident, BJP spokesperson Mrinal Kanti Deb alleged that the arms recovery once again proved that large number of arms was stored for post-election violence by the CPI(M). “They stored these
weapons in CPI(M) party offices before the elections to terrorize our supporters. This is a commendable work by the state police and a welcome move for safety and security of common people,” Deb told reporters. CPI(M) state secretary Bijan Dhar denied his party’s role in storing weapons and claimed that most offices of the party were not in their possession. “Most of our party offices have been grabbed by BJP hoodlums and put under lock and key. They have planted these weapons,” Dhar said. Meanwhile, in a separate raid, the police seized brown sugar, narcotics tablets and an air gun from a house at Math Chowmuhani area and arrested three persons in this connection, a police officer said.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO
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Dt. Zbto the 16/04/2018
Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Shri/Smti Nihoshe Sema of Tichipami Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that his/her wife/husband Lt. Nisheli Sema, has expired on 16/01/2018. It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (Thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same. DP-3462
Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto : Nagaland
AFFIDAVIT (DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME) I, Smti. Mughali, D/o Sahoi permanent resident of Natha New Village, Dist. Zunheboto, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declaration both as under. 1. That I am bonafide citizen of India, belong to Sumi (Naga) Community resident of the above mentioned the address. 2. That my name is inadvertently recorded as :S. Mughali in my Bank Account. But my actual name is Mughali. 3. That the above mentioned name Mughali and S. Mughali are the same person which is referred to me. 4. That, from the date of this declaration my name shall be used by the name as Mughali for all official purpose and legal proceeding and at all time and occasions. 5. That the statements made in para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent of this Day of ...... 2018 at Zunheboto : Nagaland. Notary Public Regd. No. 373, Date : 30/04/18 DP-3453
IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-123/18/913-14
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Dated, Dimapur the 30/04/18
Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Peter & 15 Others -Vrs- Shri. Peter resident of Kuda Village Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 30/5/18. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. Peter & 15 Others Village /Town Block No. : 11, Patta No. : 411, Dag No. : 555 & 556, Area : 13B-00K-01 Ls. North : Chakho, South : Approached Road, East : Dhansiri River, West : Road. DP-3456
Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.
CADC chief to be sworn-in today Aizawl, May 3 (PTI): BJP leader Shanti Jiban Chakma would be sworn-in as chief executive member (CEM) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram on May 4 (Friday), official sources Thursday said. The CEM is the administrative head of the 20-member CADC, formed under the sixth schedule of the Constitution in 1972. Shanti Jiban Chakma will be sworn-in by Deputy Commissioner of southernmost Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. N Chakhai, the sources said. Mizoram Governor Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma yesterday invited the United Legislature Party (ULP) to form the executive committee that will rule the CADC, an autonomous council for ethnic Chakma people living in South-Western Mizoram bordering Ban-
gladesh and Myanmar. Traditional rivals the BJP and the Congress floated the ULP after the April 20 election to the CADC had thrown a fractured mandate. While the Mizo National Front (MNF) bagged 8 seats, the Congress won 6 and the BJP 5. Election to one seat was stayed by the Gauhati High Court. All the 19 elected members of the Chakma Autonomous District Council would also take oath on Friday, the last date fixed by the State Election Commission for taking oaths by the newly-elected members, the sources said. State Sports Minister Zodintluanga of the Congress had said on April 25 that a post-poll alliance, the United Legislature Party, was forged after the two parties’ local leaders reached an agreement, and
IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NOTICE
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Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Imtiwati Ao -Vrs- Dr. Chubasanen Tushi Ao resident of Darogapathar Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 02/6/18. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Imtiwati Ao, Village /Town Block No. : Darogapathar, Patta No. : 143, Dag No. : 245, Area : 01B-00K-00 Ls. DP-3461
this would not have any bearing in Delhi or in the coming Assembly election in the north eastern state. BJP sources had, at that time, said the party may take action against its elected Chakma Autonomous District Council members for forging the alliance with the Congress. Later, the leadership agreed to the tie-up after the six Congress members decided to join the United Legislature Party as individual members leaving their party identity behind. The Mizo National Front had also been optimistic of forming a coalition with the BJP, but rejected the BJP’s demand of electing its party leader to occupy the top post of the Chakma Autonomous District Council.
I, Smti. Kughali Sema, W/o Vikikhe Sema, resident of Thilixu Village, Block-2, Dist. - Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and decalre on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That, my full correct & official name is "Kughali Sema", which is entered and recorded in my appointment order and service records. 3. That, my name is inadvertently entered and recorded as "Kugali Sema" in my academic records, as "Kughali Sumi" in my Bank Account of SBI - Zunheboto Branch vide No. 11736679266, Aadhaar Card bearing no. 836577050048 and PAN Card bearing No. FODPS0197Q. 4. That, "Kughali Sema", "Kugali Sema" and "Kughali Sumi" are the names of one and the same person, i.e., my name only. 5. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare my correct official name as "Kughali Sema" and I shall use the same in all my future correspondence and records and further to rectify the same in the my aforesaid official documents/records. 6. That, the statements made above from para 1 to 5 of this affidavit is made by me which is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing is concealed therein. And I have signed this affidavit on this 03rd day of May '2018 at Dimapur, Nagaland. Deponent Sworn before me by the Deponent. Regd. No. 663/2018 Date 03/05/2018 Notary Public DP-3460
Haflong (Assam), May 3 (PTI): Two militants of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were killed in a clash between two factions of the group in central Assam’s Dima Hasao district, Assam Rifles sources said Thursday. The fight between the two factions of ZUF took place yesterday in the jungle area of Khamnang and Douban village under the jurisdiction of Mahur police station, the sources said. One of the ZUF factions is led by its chairman Kamson and the other group by its ‘commander-in-chief ’ Jinchui. Assam Rifles personnel and police reached the spot after getting information about the factional fight, the sources added.
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The Mopong Hongkong Union Kohima would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. A.Nyamnyei Konyak for being appointed as Chairman Development Authority Nagaland under PDA Government. The Union sincerely prays that the Almighty God continue to bless him with good health and wisdom throughout his endeavour for the people. P.LHANGTI.LAN E.WANGBA KONYAK General Secretary, MHUK President, MHUK IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE SENIOR DIVISION, KOHIMA, NAGALAND.
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PEREN DISTRICT GORKHA UNION The Peren District Gorkha Union was established in the year 2007 with its objectives to serve the welfare of the members of Gorkha Community in Peren District of Nagaland in particular in the people and the District in general. The Union at present is headed by Shri Ganesh Limbu as President, and Shri Sanu Sharma as General Secretary. The Union is formally recognized by the Government of Nagaland under societies registration Act 1860. Regd No. HOME/SRC7205 Dated 24-04-2018. Ganesh Limbu President Peren District Gorkha Union DP-3475
Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the State Government has chart out an ambitious programme to create better infrastructure and amenities for the tourist in Meghalaya. “The Garo Hills region of Meghalaya also needs to be projected and marketed as a tourism destination. The situation in Garo Hills has improved a lot and we are trying to create better infrastructure in different destinations of Garo Hills”, the Chief Minister added. He also informed that the State Government will build capacity amongst the youth and interested entrepreneurs so that pool of human resources is ready to cater to tourism and hospitality sector. Meanwhile, Sangma on Thursday also met Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in New Delhi with State Tourism
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S H I L LO N G, M ay 3 (Agencies): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday submitted a memorandum to Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons to implement Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills to upscale tourism potential of Meghalaya. The CM was accompanied by State Tourism Minister Metbah Lyngdoh and Sport Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh in New Delhi, TST reported. “As part of the North East Circuit, which has been taken up by the Ministry of Tourism, we have submitted a proposal to put adequate thrust on popular tourism circuit of Meghalaya to enhance infrastructure and build better amenities to facilitate tourism,” informed Chief Minister. The Ministry of Tourism has taken up thirteen thematic circuits to promote tourism in the country, which includes North East India Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Heritage Circuit, etc. “Meghalaya boasts of unique and rich cultural diversity. We have apprised on the urgent need to develop popular tourism destinations of the State,” informed the Chief Minister. He said that under the
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Mr. Atsaho Zhao, Son of Late V. Zhao, Resident of Jakhama Village, Presently Residing at Landmark Colony, House No. 159, Dimapur, Nagaland. Sub: Notice under Order V, Rule 20 Civil Procedure Code, 1908. Take notice that the above mentioned Suit is pending before the Hon’ble Court. You are hereby directed to appear in person or through a pleader on 9.5.18 failing which the case will be heard in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court on this, the 13th April, 2018. Civil Judge Senior Division, Kohima: Nagaland K-1243
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Office of the NPP Mokokchung District is extremely pleased to the PDA Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio for appointing Shri Ato Yepthomi, President NPP, Shri Sasank Ghatraj, G.S NPP and Shri G. Viccashe Sumi, Executive Member NPP in the status of Minister of State. We wish and pray that NPP Government will strengthen through their contribution.
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IGP Clay Khongsai addressing media persons at DIPR complex Imphal on Thursday. (NP)
encourage the citizens to assist police in maintaining public safety and crime prevention. Khongsai said that ‘Police Community Liaison Groups’ and ‘Police Friends’ was created to build a healthy police-public relationship in the state. Watsapp groups, Facebook pages etc. have also been created to share information among the members, he added. To bridge the gap between the people and police, a ‘Manipur Police Citizen Portal’ has also been launched by the chief minister in February this year, he added. Apart from community policing programme, the Manipur police department has adopted proactive measures to keep law and order under control such as action plan in Greater Imphal area to enhance and strategic deployment of forces, increase number of check posts, and increase infrequent and effective ROP etc. Under the Crime and Criminal Tracking network and Systems (CCTNS) which was launched as a mission mode project, the CCTNS software has been installed at 101 police stations and 65 police stations have VPNOBB connectivity facilities, the IGP said.
Guwahati, May 3 (PTI): BJP president Amit Shah will hold a meeting with the constituents of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) on May 20 here to discuss preparations of the Lok Sabha elections next year. The NEDA is a BJP-led coalition of non-Congress regional parties of the north eastern region formed in 2016. “Amit Shah will come to Guwahati to discuss various issues, mainly to guide us on the preparation for the Lok Sabha polls. He will address a meeting of the NEDA, where all MLAs and MPs (of the coalition) will be present,” BJP Assam unit president Ranjeet Kumar Dass said. Shah will also hold a meeting with chief ministers of the states ruled by non-Congress parties in the North East during his visit, he told a press conference. Parties such as the Naga People’s Front, the Sikkim Democratic Front and the Asom Gana Parishad are constituents of the NEDA. Regarding alliance for the next year’s parliamentary elections, Dass said the decision will be taken by the central leadership. The BJP does not have absolute majority in Assam and is ruling the state in alliance with the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland Peoples Front.
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Minister Metbah Lyngdoh and Sport Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh. The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister on the need to create better sports infrastructure in Meghalaya in view of the National Games 2022, which is being hosted by the State. “We have sought Central Government’s full cooperation and support to boost sports facilities and infrastructure in Meghalaya. The Union Minister has assured to look into our request, informed the Chief Minister,” the CM said. He informed that Meghalaya is finalizing its road map for the National Games 2022 and all out efforts are being made to create best of sporting infrastructure to host the event, which will ensure overall development of Meghalaya. “The meeting with the Union Minister was very positive and we are looking forward to all assistance and guidance to take our mission forward to host the mega event”, the Chief Minister added. The Chief Minister met Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu along with Transport Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar in New Delhi to discuss on enhancing air connectivity in Meghalaya.
Manipur board declares classXII results Correspondent
IMPHAL, May 3: Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) on Thursday declared the class XII results of Higher Secondary School Examination 2018 with a pass percentage of 67.04 percent. Last year, the pass percentage was 68.81 percent. Girls outshined boys in Science stream. Selina Keisham of Comet School secured top position in science stream in which 13 girls were among the top 20 position holders. In the arts stream too, Ningthoujam Radharani Devi of Enlighten Knowledge Higher Secondary School secured the top position. However, only four girls could make it to the top 10. All the five position holders in commerce stream were bagged by boys. Sagar Acharya of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Maram secured the top position. Only two students from government school achieved distinction in arts and commerce streams. Two students from government schools secured 7th position in arts stream and included in top five in commerce stream. Of the 28,024 candidates enrolled, 27,776 appeared and 18,621 cleared the examination.
Deb’s speech on Buddha misinterpreted: secretariat Agartala, May 3 (PTI): The Tripura CM’s secretariat has said that Chief Minister Biplab Deb’s speech on Buddha Purnima was “misinterpreted” in a section of the media which quoted him as saying that Gautam Buddha had spread the message of peace, harmony and prosperity by walking across India and going to places that are now known as Myanmar, Japan and Tibet. Referrring to a report in this regard, the CM secretariat said that the chief minister had in his speech on Monday said that “Lord Buddha gave his message of peace, harmony and prosperity on foot in the then ‘Bharat Varsha’ which (the message of peace, harmony and prosperity) has reached today’s Burma, Japan and Tibet” and not what was reported in a section of the media.
Dear kongpa chinglung, Wishing you a very happy 1st birth day to our dear Kong kong! May our Almighty God shower you with thousands of blessings.Love you always. From-Opeu,Opei,Opo,Onyeu and all the family members.
PUBLIC NOTICE This is to inform to all the public concern that a plot of land situated at Keyakie BSF Camp, Kohima owned by KHRIELENUO, W/o ZACHITSO TETSEO of Thevopisu Village have sold out to the undersigned Societies on 15th October 2012 and according to the agreement/bond, the undersigned Societies have owned / occupied the said plot of land. It is bounded by: North: Rihuse Chakhesang South: Peter Rutsa East: Rusoma Approach Road West: Community Land Sd/Sd/ Kovil Zhotso Eyozol Pucho Treasurer, Dziese Krotho, Kma Treasurer, Vahokhru Society, Kma Sd/Sd/Tepudil Khieya Ketsore Pucho Secretary, Dziese Krotho, Kma Treasurer Secy., Vahokhru Society, Kma
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Amit Shah to hold meeting of NEDA members
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OFFICE OF THE JAIL COLONY YOUTH ORGANIZATION, KOHIMA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Jail Colony Youth Organization (JCYO), Kohima, extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Nagaland, particularly Shri. Tongpang Ozukum, Hon’ble Minister, P.W.D, for initiating the road repair works at Jail Colony, Kohima, true to his promises and commitment. JCYO also thank Er. Hokato Sema, Executive Engineer, South Division, PWD(R&B) Kohima; Er. Katoholi V. Achumi, S.D.O. and Er. John N. Kusun, JE, for their tireless and committed services in supervising and directing the repairing works. While acknowledging the good progress in the ongoing road repair works, JCYO appeals the concerned authority to ensure that proper drainage and P.H.E pipelines alongside the roads are also constructed/repaired. President, JCYO K-1241
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The PWD Rental Housing Campus Welfare Committee expresses profound gratitude and appreciation to the PWD (Road & Bridges) Department for their generous gesture in constructing the black topped road in the entrance area of the Campus which was lying in a deplorable condition. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the officials who initiated the said work are mentioned below : 1. Shri. Tongpang Ozukum, Hon'ble Minister, PWD, Govt. of Nagaland. 2. Er. Talitemsu, Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Dimapur Division. 3. Er. Nagashe Sumi, SDO, PWD (R&B), Dhansiripar Sub-Division. 4. Er. Imo, Junior Engineer, PWD (R&B), Dimapur Division 5. Er. Ahoto, Junior Engineer, PWD (R&B), Dimapur Division 6. Er. Hukato, Junior Engineer, PWD (R&B), Dimapur Division
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K’taka election: Modi, Rahul trade charges
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NEW DELHI, May 3 (Agencies): The electoral rhetoric heated up to a fever-pitch today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi hit the campaign trail in Karnataka and promptly fired off a barrage of criticism at the other, TOI reported. Taking a swipe at Modi, Rahul said the PM’s “personal attacks” on him were unbecoming of a person holding a high office. Meanwhile in Kalaburagi, PM Modi resumed his campaign blitz and targeted Rahul for “disrespecting” the national song ‘vande mataram’ recently during a rally in the state. Rahul, who was addressing a public gathering in Bidar, said Modi was resorting to personal attacks as he had no answers to the issues raised by the Congress leader, such as the controversial Rafale fighter jet deal and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. “Whenever Modi ji is afraid... he launches a personal attack on a person. He will talk ill of a person. Will talk wrong of a person. That is the difference between me and
him,” Rahul said. The Gandhi scion, who has frequently been at the receiving end of Modi’s salvos at his rallies in Karnataka, said: “Let him speak anything about me, whether it is wrong or right, it will not make any difference. He is the PM of India and I will not launch a personal attack against him.” Playing the nationalism card, Modi accused the Congress of insulting the Indian Army by questioning the veracity of the 2016 surgical strikes against Pakistan, saying: “Congress would rather prefer our soldiers go with cameras and not guns! But then, this is expected considering how their own senior leader behaved on stage when ‘Vande Mataram’ was being sung.” However, while Rahul said he would never speak disparagingly of the Prime Minister, he was free to ask him questions about pressing issues. He slammed Modi over the BJP giving tickets to controversial mining barons Reddy brothers in the assembly polls. “Are you not trying to induct the Reddy broth-
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ers into the Assembly? Yes or no. Nirav Modi ran off with Rs 30,000 crore. What have you done on that front? Why was your mouth shut?” he demanded. The Prime Minister, on his part, was pummelling the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state over a whole host of charges - from corruption and casteism to stalled growth. “Look at the rising illegal mining in state. Cong ress gover nment here couldn’t even frame a strong mining policy. Karnataka has a ‘SiddaRupaiah Sarkar’. It has created a debt-burden for the state,” Modi charged. Bringing back the Gabbar Singh Tax (an allusion to GST) jibe, the Congress chief said Modi’s ‘war on corruption’ was a falsehood as he had given the green signal to graftaccused Reddy brothers and tainted former CM BS Yeddyurappa to contest the Karnataka election. “You brought Gabbar Singh Tax but this time you have gone even further. You have fielded the entire gang of Gabbar Singh. There is Gabbar, Sambha, Kalia, and all of them.... Reddy brothers gang, which was in jail....You are trying to get them inducted into Assembly, and you tell to the country that you are fighting against corruption,” said Rahul in a caustic attack on PM Modi. Later, at a second back-to-back rally in Ballari, the PM accused the ruling party of practising vote-bank politics to secure its electoral fortunes.
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5 Two held for rape-murder Centre can’t pick & Centre seeks stay on SC of Latvian woman in Kerala choose on judges’ order on SC/ST law; SC THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 3 (Agencies): Two suspects have been detained by the Kerala police for the alleged rape and murder of a Latvian tourist, whose decomposed body was found, with the head severed, 30 days after she went missing in March, NDTV reported. The suspects, according to the police, are drug peddlers and one of them, is a “sexual pervert who had abused women and men in the past,” in the same isolated marshy area, where the tourist’s body was found. Senior police officials have confirmed to NDTV that “the postmortem report didn’t reveal much because the body was badly decomposed.” However, the police sources say they have been able to confirm that the accused had the motive of rape and murder. The tourist’s funeral will be held today in Thiruvananthapuram. “I am aware of the police investigations and they have been in touch with me. For now I am focusing on the funeral. She loved Kerala and had received a
lot of love and support. We don’t want to leave India with only bad memories. The funeral will be a private affair. On Sunday there will be a memorial, which will be open to public. It will be a tribute to her life,” sister Ilze Skromane told NDTV. Ms Skromane’s sister and husband, Andrew Jordan, along with close friends who have supported them through the tough times, will be present at the funeral. The tourist had arrived in Kerala for ayurvedic treatment for post traumatic depression. On February 21, she left the treatment centre, without informing her sister and couldn’t be traced after that. Her sister had earlier alleged delayed police action led to loss of critical time in tracing her sister. But now she says she is satisfied with the police investigation. “Senior police officer Manoj Abraham has been in regular touch with me. I know they are doing their best give us justice. I am satisfied with what they are doing, and don’t want to delve into the past,” Ilze told the media.
elevation: PIL
NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (AGENCIES): A retired district judge from Maharashtra on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against the government rejecting the collegium’s recommendation to elevate Uttarakhand high court chief justice K.M. Joseph to the Supreme Court. The public interest litigation by G.D. Inamdar from Solapur seeks a “warrant of appointment with respect to Justice Joseph” along with a direction to the Centre to “immediately act on the recommendation of the Collegium” in order to uphold the “institutional integrity and independence of Indian judiciary”. Clarifying that the petition does not dispute the elevation of Indu Malhotra to the apex court as per the collegium recommendation, it states that the government “cannot pick and choose names of judges from the recommendations of the collegium” in a “unilateral” manner by “capriciously segregating” and “rejecting” the name of Justice Joseph. The petition further prays for a direction prohibiting such “suo-moto” segregation in the list of names recommended by the NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): Amid a controversy over collegium for elevation to renaming of the Dyal Singh (Evening) College as ‘Dyal the Supreme Court. Singh Vande Mataram College’, the institution’s chairman Amitabh Sinha on Thursday said Delhi University is an autonomous varsity and the government cannot interfere in its administrative matters. Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said the government would not allow the renaming and take action against the management committee of the college for going ahead with it without the ministry’s consent. In a press conference here Thursday, Sinha said HRD Minister should have spoken to me first to know the exact status before making such a statement.” The college is affiliated to the Delhi University. A controversy had erupted last year with various sections vehemently opposing the move to rename the college as “Vanade Mataram Mahavidyalaya”.
Centre can’t interfere, says Dyal college chairman on renaming row
NEW DELHI, MAY 3 (PTI): The Centre Thursday demanded a stay on the Supreme Court order on the SC/ST Act, with the top court saying it was “100 per cent” in favour of protecting the rights of these communities and punishing those guilty of atrocities against them. The observations by a bench of Justices A K Goel and U U Lalit came after the Centre, represented by Attorney General K K Venugopal, sought a stay on the Supreme Court order in the matter. He said the apex court cannot make rules or guidelines which go against the law passed by the legislature. Venugopal also pointed out that the SC/ST verdict had resulted in loss of life and the case be referred to a larger bench. Justifying its March 20 order, the bench said while deciding on the verdict on the SC/ST Act, the top court had considered every aspect and all the judgements before reaching a conclusion. The bench said it was “100 per cent” in favour of protecting rights of SC/ST community and of punishing those guilty of atrocities against them. The Centre had moved the apex court on April 2 seeking review of its judgement by which safeguards were put on the provisions for immediate arrest un-
der the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The apex court had on April 27 decided hear Centre’s plea seeking review of its March 20 verdict on the SC/ST Act but had made it clear that it would not entertain any other petition in the matter. In his written submission filed in the top court, the Attorney General had said that the verdict has “diluted” the stringent provisions of the Act, resulting in “great damage” to the country by causing anger and a sense of disharmony among the people. The government, in its review petition, has told the apex court that its judgement would violate Article 21 of the Constitution for the SC/ST community and sought restoration of the provisions of the Act. The apex court had on March 20 said that on “several occasions”, innocent citizens were being termed as accused and public servants deterred from performing their duties, which was never the intention of the legislature while enacting the SC/ST Act. Several states were rocked by wide spread violence and clashes following a ‘Bharat Bandh’ call given by several SC/ST organisations protesting the top court’s March 20 order, that claimed eight lives.
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ven before the din died down over the appointment of advisers in the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) coalition government; another row has developed over the appointment of PDA office bearers who have been accommodated in a two-tier set up in the status of cabinet and minister of state (MoS). There is a hue and cry by several organisations who have taken a stand that these appointments were either not constitutionally valid or the appointments contradict the principle of the PDA cabinet decision on March 8 to do away with VIP culture. Whichever it may be, the issue has now attracted public interest as it is an issue of public importance. For most people, they live in a world where the VIP culture is unavoidable because it signifies authority and that brings benefits to the constituents though mostly, for the VIPs themselves. It may be recalled, that the Nagaland legislative assembly had passed the Nagaland Salaries, Allowances and other facilities of the chief minister, ministers, speaker, deputy speaker, parliamentary secretaries and other members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 2005. A year earlier, the government of Assam had passed the Assam Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004 to enable the appointment of parliamentary secretaries. The Supreme Court on July 26, 2017 struck down the Act after deeming it unconstitutional, the appointment of parliamentary secretaries. Several other high courts followed the Supreme Court in quashing the appointment of parliamentary secretaries. The basic argument against these posts was that they were appointed without any constitutional basis as the state assembly is not constitutionally empowered to create laws to appoint parliamentary secretaries and other posts. The issue has to be looked with renewed interest since the PDA government has used the nomenclature ‘adviser’ instead of ‘parliamentary secretary’. The PDA may have taken legal advice from some constitutional experts prior to appointing advisers. Since the matter is being handled by some citizens by way of filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Gauhati High Court, the issue will be known in a matter of time. Another row has arisen over the appointments of thirteen (13) office bearers of the ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA). The PDA comprises of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), BJP, NPP, JD-U and one independent. The respective parties had nominated their representatives to be the committee members of the PDA. The ruling PDA then issued appointments of all the PDA office bearers as cabinet or minister of state status. It is not known as to what has been the compelling reason to accord cabinet or minister of state status to all the 13 office bearers. Even if there is need or a compulsion to please all, yet there ought to have been an effort to explore other ways by which the PDA committee could have been pleased. There are umpteen number of ways by which the PDA committee could have been accommodated. More party office bearers could have been included into the various District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) or made members of some state corporations mostly dealing in rural areas and agriculture activities. These are only helpful suggestions and as the PDA had begun well with a move to do away with VIP culture, it now has the ball in its court.
DailyDevotion Vital Intercession
…praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit… —Ephesians 6:18 As we continue on in our intercession for others, we may find that our obedience to God in interceding is going to cost those for whom we intercede more than we ever thought. The danger in this is that we begin to intercede in sympathy with those whom God was gradually lifting up to a totally different level in direct answer to our prayers. Whenever we step back from our close identification with God’s interest and concern for others and step into having emotional sympathy with them, the vital connection with God is gone. We have then put our sympathy and concern for them in the way, and this is a deliberate rebuke to God. It is impossible for us to have living and vital intercession unless we are perfectly and completely sure of God. And the greatest destroyer of that confident relationship to God, so necessary for intercession, is our own personal sympathy and preconceived bias. Identification with God is the key to intercession, and whenever we stop being identified with Him it is because of our sympathy with others, not because of sin. It is not likely that sin will interfere with our intercessory relationship with God, but sympathy will. It is sympathy with ourselves or with others that makes us say, “I will not allow that thing to happen.” And instantly we are out of that vital connection with God. Vital intercession leaves you with neither the time nor the inclination to pray for your own “sad and pitiful self.” You do not have to struggle to keep thoughts of yourself out, because they are not even there to be kept out of your thinking. You are completely and entirely identified with God’s interests and concerns in other lives. God gives us discernment in the lives of others to call us to intercession for them, never so that we may find fault with them.
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Leave Article 371 (A) alone
he newly formed government in Nagaland seems to be very determined in bringing land law reform in Nagaland. On 17 March 2018 in local dailies the planning, coordination and land revenue minister Neiba Kronu is reported to have stressed on modifying the existing land laws in Nagaland which is in line with Article 371 (A). The reason for modifying the land laws was to enable the unemployed youth/entrepreneurs to borrow “huge loans” from the bank by mortgaging land. This reason certainly sounds very ignorant. Such unwise and unstudied action on land reform may end up stabbing our precious and all unique Article 371 (A) which would in return slowly but surely bleed it to death. I hope the planning minister and his fellow politicians are aware that there are more than enough schemes for the unemployed in Nagaland to get their so call “Huge” loan from the bank without having to mortgage their land. Thus there is no need for the present Government to tweak or modify the land laws in Nagaland for the purpose of availing “huge” loan from the bank which would endanger Article 317 (A). Take for instance the Reserve bank of India has come out with excellent program to help those who want to set up micro, small & medium enterprises business by granting loan without any collateral/grantor for those who want to start or already has business Enterprises. The Reserve Bank of India made it mandatory for banks to give collateral/grantor free loan of upto Rs. 10 lakhs as per the RBI circular RPCD.SME & NFS. BC. No. 79 /06.02.31/2009-10 dated May 6, 2010. Banks In India were confused and shocked when they received the order from the RBI to give loans without any collateral/grantor etc. Therefore the Banks asked the Reserve bank of India (The mother of all bank in India) if the guidelines given through the RBI circular to give loans without any collateral/ grantor was just an “advice”. Promptly the Chairman/Managing Director of RBI through Circular No. RPCD.SME&NFS. BC.No.16/06.0231(P)/ 2009-10 dated August 24,20019 clarified that the guidelines were “not
advisory” but “mandatory”; which means that, the banks had to compulsorily give loans without collateral/grantor upto Rs. 10 lakhs. Even after the RBI made it compulsory to give loans without any collateral/grantor there were complains that banks were asking Collateral/grantor for loan of Rs. 5 lakh. When the matter reached the RBI it once again through its circular No. RPCD.SME&NFS.BC.No 84A /06.02.31(P)/2008-09 dated January 20, 2009 strongly suggested that such practice of asking for collateral be stopped. So you see the unemployed in Nagaland can apply for loan upto 10 lakhs without having to mortgage ones property/land/grantor. Which is a good amount for setting up micro and enterprises, of course one has to have a good project. Now if Rs. 10 lakhs is too “less” and an unemployed person needs that “huge” loan as mentioned by the Planning minster then there is Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for micro and small enterprises also known as CGTSI where one can get loans upto 2 crores without any collateral or any grantor. Check the web side www.Cgtmse.in for the complete details. I don’t know why banks in Nagaland don’t inform the entrepreneurs who come for loan about such excellent CGTSI loan cover and the BI instructions to give loans without any collateral/grantor upto 10 lakhs. This is number one reason why we Nagas get harassed by bank managers and end up mortgaging our land and looking for a grantor for even small loan of Rs. 2 lakhs. In fact the Ministry of CGSTSI through circular No. 46/2008-09 dated July 9, 2008 has clearly instructed that a greater effort must be taken to cover more entrepreneurs from SC/ST. It looks like there is a zero effort from the bank regarding this matter. An RTI would bring out the list of applicant under CGSTSIE and I have a feeling that most of the beneficiary would be non SC/ST from Nagaland. Every wondered why the first thing a manager ask when we go to bank for loan for setting up a business is if we have a governmet job, property, grantor etc. It is a wicket and illegal trick practiced by bank managers because the moment we apply for loan for setting up
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ff late, a new sense of belonging has found its root deep in the minds of the Government servants in the Government quarters. I call this ‘a self-centered sense of belonging’ because with transfer, all furniture (bed, chairs, tables and racks), electric bulbs and wires, curtains, etc., etc. disappear along with the person. Fortunate that the floor tiles, ground soil, roofs and walls are hard enough to be taken away. They love the house so much that all Government properties go along with them. It is the responsibility of the occupant to take good care of the house as long as he/she stays and take only what belongs to him/her at transfer. (Kindly take only your belongings. It is a sin to seize what does not belong to you). The person coming after him/her to occupy the house/ office may not complain out of courtesy/respect. But silence can worsen the situation. The numerous silence of the past has made many people more vulnerable to this system of voracity. Sadly, the so called rich class people are more prone to this sickness. Those who involve in this type of silent illegal action need some introspection. (Am I doing what is not right and just? Can I allow the other person to do likewise with my land and property?) Such people make their homes a robber’s den; living with stolen goods. They nurture the family with tainted goods. Today, many Government properties become individual properties overnight. This practice certainly disturbs the good atmosphere of relationship between two or more souls. A dirty (disturb) water is preferred to a crystal water. A strong tremor of individualism can eat away our commonality. I have seen a government quarter where on transfer, even the tiny bamboo fence in front
of the house was not spared. The electric wires and bulbs were all removed. This made the old house look even older and shabbier. I am afraid the time will come when some of us may fall into the same line if we do not cultivate the sense of belonging (Know what belongs to you and others). Excessive possessiveness of one’s property only leads us to less respect for others and their property. We value our belongings and still spy on neighbor’s goods. How long can we linger on this onesided life of self-centeredness? It will give birth to bigger wild eyes with smaller heart. Let us grow together responsibly and conscientiously. This will enable us to live along with others in the society. The interest of the larger society can also be our pasture. To live only for oneself all the time does not bear lasting fruits. Self-centered people are left behind in the community life. They may prosper and succeed but without the joy of living. They may stand tall in the society without any height of values in them. To live in peace with each other would also mean to respect others and their property. ‘A good fence makes a good neighbor’ but today many fences are erected beyond the demarcated boundary. The earth is so mute that it cannot teach you the lessons of justice and truth. All the same, do not be greedy for you will not live beyond a century. You just need a small portion of land to lie forever. I pray that you will not be buried inside the stolen grave. May we belong to each other as brothers and sisters with respect and dignity. And let the short span of life that lay before us give true color to our imperfections. This may strike our relationship with God and others in the best manner possible. God Bless us all. Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing, Kohima
Micro, Small or Medium Enterprises through mortgage/grantor or with loan interest more than 3% above the prime lending rate (PLR) we automatically loss the credit guarantee cover scheme. Then there is the NCST (National Commission for Schedule Tribes) which has excellent loan schemes for tribals for very minimum interest rate for complete details check www.ncst.nic.in. The NIDC (Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation) is the implementing agency for all the schemes from NCST. When was the last time the NIDC advertised about such excellent loan schemes? Then we have the Nagaland Chief Minister corpus fund to help the unemployed people to set up business by giving financial assistance to the unemployed, we have the MLA’s fund for public development, we many other state and central schemes for employment generation program like PMEGP (Prime Minister employment Generation program) etc etc the list goes on. Why is that every time there is an issue with unemployment problem, the politicians always looks for shortcut. Our politicians in Nagaland have a bad habit of pointing to a law and saying this law has to changed/ removed/mortified etc. In the past a chief minister of Nagaland pointed out that NLTP act must be scraped so that liquor/alcohol can be sold freely in Nagaland so that the tax earned from selling liquor can be used for development of the state. One cannot imagine a Christian Chief minister making such comment. What came as a shock to me was when the minster for planning went on to say that the subsidies provided by the state government alone was not enough to start a “good project” by the entrepreneur. Does that mean that the state government for the past 50 years has been assisting the entrepreneurs in starting only “bad projects”? I refuse to believe that all the IAS and other officers in every ministry in the state and central government continually failed for the past 50 years to come up with good schemes to help the entrepreneurs/unemployed to start good project in Nagaland. This is extreme bluffing. Could it be that the politi-
cians in Nagaland are hell bound to bleed Article 371 (A) under the direction and blessings of the present government in Delhi in return for the economic stimulus package the centre is willing to pour into Nagaland in the name of development and employment. Leave Article 371 (A) alone. Article 371 (A) was a divine bargain during the formation of state which our pioneers of state achieved with the Government of India. It is a gift of freedom and independence which none of our politicians of today’s age and time would have ever had the wisdom of coming up with. I could be exaggerating but as per unprofessional characters displayed by our present day Naga politicians had they been present during the bargain they would have happily settled for some financial stimulus package from the Government of India rather than bargain for such a brilliant rights as Article 371(A). I challenge the Naga politicians to work the unemployment issue by leaving Article 371(A) alone. I pray that our Naga politicians in regard to the unemployment problem in Nagaland would demonstrate if not equal a similar wisdom as demonstrated by the pioneers of our state who by Gods help instituted Article 371 (A) right in the middle of political storm and bloodshed. The unemployed Nagas must not swallow everything that comes out of the mouth of a politician. At least take the time to carefully study if there are other ways to achieve a solution to the unemployment problem. Also always study the loan scheme in detail and prepare before going to the bank for loan. Remember failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Nagas know very well that it’s a curse to grab/steal/encroach others land. Therefore we rightfully avoid it. Christian politicians of Nagaland know very well that as our state slogan goes “Nagaland for Christ”, Nagaland first belongs to Christ. When we dare not grab someone’s land why in the world would any Naga politician/political party/ civil society/organizations in their right mind cunningly dare plot to rob Christ of His land? Imlisanen Phom, Dimapur
Role of Veterinarian in Public Health & Wealth creation.
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he role of Veterinarian is to provide better health care activities and management of livestock and also plays a vital role in increasing productivity and profitability of livestock and poultry. The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) slogan ‘One Health Concept’ linking human, animal and environment is gaining importance in the present day context of rapid urbanization and climatic changes. It is a worldwide strategy for expanding interdisciplinary collaboration of medico’s and veterinarians in the eradication of new and re-emergence diseases of human and animals. This will help in bringing about preventive animal health care for the 21st century and beyond by accelerating and expanding the scientific knowledge down to the rural masses. With zoonosis being the linkage between human and animal, it is important to recognize the importance of sound animal health for the public health. Collaboration efforts in containing zoonosis amongst various stakeholders is important i.e. including school children, college students and local communities/NGO’s are of paramount importance in the eradication of economic livestock diseases. This will result in a more effective and sustainable organization of public health reducing the risk of zoonatic diseases such as Rabies, Anthrax, Avian Influenza, Brucellosis and emerging zoonatic disease as Ebola virus, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy etc. Reason for emergence of this zoonatic diseases outbreak are multiple consumption of meat, improper dumping of dead carcass /offal etc. that serve as reservoirs for breeding ground of various disease agents. Of the newly indentified zoonatic pathogens most are RNA Viruses. The sheer magnitude of the numbers of viral particles that must be confronted is staggering. Given the enormity of the number of emerging viruses as well as the challenges of drug resistant bacteria, the veterinarian and the public must work together to better understand and contain them. As million of human and animal lives hang in balance. It is incumbent upon and indeed the duty of enlightened veterinarian to come up with combined synergistic actions to solve the ever increasing much needed solution for production and improved health care system. Quote: “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animal are treated and managed “- Mahatma Gandhi. Veterinary Hospital Kohima
Advancement in exploration: Western culture
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e may often stumble across the term ‘westernization’ as a transforming culture of western Aryan origin, diluting ethnic barriers across human civilizations. However, the real implication is quite contrary to our limited information of the highly sprung expansive ever accelerating progressing dynamic chain of factors i.e. westernization. It is a process where societies adapt aspects of western characteristics like industries, law, politics, economics, literature, alphabet, values etc. while Western societies are themselves affected by this process and interaction with non-Western groups. Westernization traces its roots back to Ancient Greece. Later, the Roman Empire would take on the first process of Westernization as it was heavily influenced by Greece and created a new culture based on the principles and values of the Ancient Greek society. The phenomenon of Westernization does not follow any one specific pattern across societies as the degree of adaption and fusion with Western customs will occur at varying magnitudes within different communities. The significance of western process of production (also relevant to other advanced cultures) is that it is logic derived – hence the pace of progress is remarkably rapid, achieving and self-correcting. In modern contemporary context, western culture does not limit itself to flourish under the aegis of its sub-roots and origin. It is open and explorative, which usurps and adopt rich and sublime features of other cultures, and embrace, cherishes and finds joy in one’s own way of interacting with things that are of value. America alone has a rich diverse composition of cultures and mixedcultures that either has affliction with original roots or blended and enhanced by interaction with parallel cultures that inhabits within the community. Western culture has a vast index of elements that structure and establishes their perception, growth, interest and exploration of future. Feng shui, hibachi chain, shiatsu and Thai massage, manga comics, judo
etc. are just few among many of foreign substance that has become integral trends among western communities. Lulu, a Naga of Kabui tribe from Manipur (north-east India), owns a food truck in Belgium and she quotes, “People here are very open-minded and keen on trying new things.” When it comes to preservation of culture and heritage, the modern western folks are pretty attached and engrossed in contextualizing the rich and colorful textures of their inheritance during parades, festivals and seasons even in modern times, almost akin to the way their ancestors practiced and lived by. With access to modern probes to facilitate for the equipments, the ancient legacies are often depicted, enacted and portrayed in TV shows, movies, dramas, theatres and real life events across various platforms. Japan has a rich intrinsic culture and traditions like calligraphy, philosophy, performing arts, music, cuisine, literature, architecture etc., that originated from Jomon period and are evident till today, but after the Meiji era, Japan moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. It was during this era, the Meiji leaders continued to modernize the nation through government-sponsored telegraph cable links to all major Japanese cities and the Asian mainland, along with the inception of western based education system for all the young people.
Nagas also have a rich culture, heritage, tradition and natural environment that are still prevalent in its primary figure. Of our present reality, the major public section of the people is poor… deprived of facility to harness and extradite our human resources and potential into surplus economy; we could exploit our traditional crafts of resources and generate revenue for the people. We can implant modern methods through systematic observation of our environment and how it could sustain and source out generation of employment and economy. With the world riddled with plastic and other non-biodegradable wastes, areca (betel nut) leaf plate available in resourceful and our handicrafts— are some eco-friendly ways we could explore not just to cultivate sustenance and generate for ourselves, but to share and promote environmental friendly movement with human creed of the planet. And we could achieve manifestation of such prospects with our realistic creative imagination that has real implication in reality and the environment. Even if we are to finish our race against freedom and rights, we are still fetus as compared to the infancy of the human race civilization, we could learn from people about how exploration does not threaten our culture, identity, heritage, symbol, historical records, legacy etc. and be open to changes and environment. C K Naga
Reader’s Post
Appeal to online shopping delivery agencies Sir,
I, and the entire online shoppers have been always eager to get their purchased goods delivered within the expected day, be in COD or prepaid. I would like to appeal all the online delivery agencies to make series attempts to get it delivered to customers at the earliest for shoppers’ prospect. Keyirangbe Kenn, K. Sachu Colony, Dimapur
Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.
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D I M A P U R , M AY 3 (NPN): Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) has questioned the state government whether it was constitutional and legal to appoint 13 party functionaries, who were either given cabinet or ministers of state status. NVCO through its press and media cell also questioned the legality of the appointment of advisors to the departments, advisor to chief minister, chairmen of committees besides an outsider as OSD, Nagaland House, New Delhi and the proposal of 13 ex-cadre posts to be associated with chief minister’s office. The organisation stated
that PDA government initially seemed to be doing better after it decided doing away with VIP culture and saying “no” to appointment of parliamentary secretaries. However, NVCO said that subsequently the PDA government “headed to a very different direction by bringing a nomenclature ‘Advisor to the departments, chairman committees, inducting party workers to the status of cabinet ministers and minister of state, appointing party workers and ordinary citizens who now does not hold any status in the government to be in the rank of Commissioner & Secretary/ Secretary/Jt. Secretary/
Class 1 Gazetted, etc.” It added that such move was against the object of the National Commission to review the working of the Constitution (NCRWC). Article 164 (1A) was inserted in the Constitution on the recommendation of the NCRWC on misuse and drainage of public money to put a ban on over-sized cabinet and limiting the number of ministers in the state cabinet. NVCO reminded that during NPF-led government it had urged governor to remove the 26 parliamentary secretaries and nine advisors following the Supreme Court judgement.
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Gov joins Moatsu festival celebration at Chungtia (From p-1) Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang and Ao student leaders also shared their views on the cherished dream of the Nagas for a respectable agreement. He also met members of Mokokchung Chambers of Commerce and heard their problems including merchant and transportation problems due to poor road. The governor insisted that ‘training of young people’ for entrepreneurship should be made one of their agenda. He also had meeting with members of Mokokchung Press Club and expressed his appreciation to Ao vernacular newspapers ‘Ao Milen’ and ‘Tir Yim Yim’ for their role in information dissemination down to the rural people. Later, the governor met heads of offices in Mokokchung district at ADC (planning) conference hall. He inquired about the implementation of welfare programmes particularly those flagship programmes for the uplift of the poorest of the poor section. On education sector, governor called upon the responsible department to make greater efforts to show their better performance, saying students belonging to poorer sections were in government schools as they could not afford private schools. During his interaction with various leaders, Acharya mentioned twice “you are proud to be a Christian, I am proud to be a Hindu”, “religion should be made personal to make a man a better” sending a message that religion must remain in the private domain. Heads of Offices meeting was chaired by ADC Mokokchung, W Manpai Phom.
(From p-1) Meanwhile, the Kohima Petroleum Dealers Association, Dimapur Petroleum Dealers Association, Nagaland Tanker Transport Association and Oil Tanker Drivers Union have expressed appreciation to the state government for upholding the assurance for the safe release of abducted tanker driver and handyman. The associations also extended gratitude and lauded ENPO and the team for successfully negotiating and rescuing the abducted persons. Further, the associations thanked the police, village guards, Indian Army and all individuals who contributed towards ensuring the safe release of its members.
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(From p-1) For the opposition party, NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon had informed on Wednesday that the decision will be made known at the right time as consultations were still on. Meanwhile, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee sources also informed that the party will be fielding its candidate. When asked about supporting a non-BJP party candidate, like the NPF, NPCC sources said NPF was still very much part of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) headed by the BJP. “There is no question of supporting any party that has truck with the BJP. As a notional party we are bound to fight the Lok Sabha elections,” sources added.
ANCSU sets 30-day deadline for govt to act
(From p-1) It also warned the attached teachers against opposing the student body’s demand. Meanwhile, alleging misuse of allotted vehicles by government officials and denouncing VIP culture in colleges, ANCSU has barred officials from using their vehicles in dropping and picking up their wards from colleges. Appealing to parents and their children to comply with its directive, the students’ body also asked its members to enforce the ruling and report to office-bearers in case anyone is found violating it.
Deptt of Social welfare releases NSAP overview DIMAPUR: Department of social welfare, government Nagaland has released a list of the number of existing beneficiaries under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) welfare schemes of the Government of India, Ministry of Rural Development. A press release issued by directorate of social welfare Nagaland, additional director, Tulula Pongen, lists the scheme, eligibility, benefit and the number of beneficiaries (See table). Scheme
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Eligibility- Aged 60 Plus Benefit- Rs. 500/- (Age 80+) & Rs. 200/- (Below age 80) monthly Eligibility — Aged 18 Plus with 80% dis- 1276 ability Benefit — Rs. 500/- (Age 80+) & Rs. 300/(Below age 80) monthly Eligibility — Aged 40 Plus 4464 Benefit — Rs. 500/- (Age 80+) & Rs. 300/(Below age 80) monthly Eligibility— 18 to 59 years 600 Benefit — One time lumpsum amount of Rs. 20000 (on death of Primary Breadwinner of the family) 10 kgs. of food grain is provided to eligible Old Age Persons who have remain uncovered under IGNOAPS
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
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7 ANSTA asks govt to address SSA, ad hoc... (From p-1) Recalling that NDPP in its election manifesto had promised timely release of teachers’ salary if elected to power, ANSTA expressed hope that they would maintain the integrity of their manifesto and release pending salaries on time. On the issue ad hoc teachers’ demand for regularisation, the association stated that regularisation of 1166 ad hoc teachers has the clearance from P&AR, finance, screening committee except waiting for cabinet approval. It maintained that the Court Case of ACAUT and PASN was “very clear” and had no implication on regularisation of 1166 ad hoc teachers in any manner “as
far as letter written to chief minister regarding dropping certain agendas on November 11, 2017 Cabinet meeting is concerned.” ANSTA, therefore, requested the cabinet to have early sitting and approve the said proposal since it was a long pending case. The association pointed out that the salary of those ad hoc teachers has been fixed at Rs.6700 for primary teacher and Rs.8400 for graduate teacher, which it said was much lesser than the salary of their own peon and chowkidar. In the light of the above, the association has requested the PDA government to address the genuine issues of teachers on priority basis towards smooth sailing and quality education of the department.
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P R Somasundaram told PTI here. “The transition to GST, especially by the unorganised sector, also affected demand to a certain extent,” he said. Also, the trade sentiment was subdued following the (PNB) bank scam, which continued till ‘Akshaya Tritiya’, he added. The jewellery demand in India for the first quarter dipped by 12 per cent to 87.7 tonne, compared to 99.2 tonne in the same period of 2017. In value terms, the jewellery demand during the period dropped by 7 per cent to Rs 24,130 crore, from Rs 26,050 crore in the corresponding period last year. The total investment demand for January-March was down by 13 per cent at 27.9 tonne against 32 tonne in the same quarter last year. In value terms, the gold investment demand in the first quarter of this year was
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Mumbai, May 3 (PTI): The gold demand in India declined by 12 per cent in the first quarter of this year to 115.6 tonne compared to the same period last year due to high local gold price, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report. The total demand stood at 131.2 tonne in the January- March period in 2017, WGC said in its ‘Gold Demand Trends’ report for Q1 2018. In terms of value, the gold demand fell by 8 per cent to Rs 31,800 crore, compared to Rs 34,440 crore in the same period of 2017. “The decline in demand can be attributed to a number of reasons, including the rising local gold prices, a substantial drop in the number of auspicious wedding days during the period compared to the previous year, and anticipation of an import duty cut in the Union Budget,” WGC, India, Managing Director
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their overall advertising spends in digital, followed by e-commerce, telecom and travel,” it said noting that 68 per cent of the overall digital ad spends comes from these four verticals. The report also said that 27 per cent of total digital ad spends in 2017, around Rs 2,502 crore was made on search, followed by spends on video and mobile that is around 19 per cent with ad spend being Rs 1,779 crore and Rs 1,761 crore, respectively. Ad spends on social media stood at 18 per cent at around Rs 1,668 crore, with the least being spent on display ads that has 16 per cent share with total ad spend being Rs 1,483 crore. It observed that spending on mobile advertising (SMS/in-app ads) reported a year-on-year growth of 34 per cent from Rs 1,314 crore in 2016 to around Rs 1,761 crore in 2017.
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Mumbai, May 3 (PTI): The digital advertising spends in the country is estimated to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 30 per cent to reach Rs 12,046 crore by end of this calendar year, says an Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Kantar IMRB report. The digital advertising spend which was estimated to be around Rs 9,266 crore at the end of 2017, would be about 16 per cent of the total adspends in the country that is pegged at Rs 59,000 crore. In ter ms of total spend, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) led the digital adspend in 2017 at around Rs 2,022 crore, followed by e-commerce, according to the report Digital Advertising in India 2017. “BFSI brands incurred the highest share of advertising on digital media with 46 per cent of
India’s gold demand falls by 12% in Q1: WGC
Kolkata, May 3 (PTI): Skoda Auto India, a part of Volkswagen Group, is looking at a growth rate of 8-10 per cent in 2018 and continue to operate in the premium segment as a part of its short-term strategy, a company official said Thursday. The company is also eyeing the volume segment for which an evaluation process is underway, the official said. “In 2017, the company sold 17,436 units, a growth of 30 per cent over 2016. In 2018, we are looking at a growth rate of 8-10 per cent,” Ashutosh Dixit, director (sales and marketing) of Skoda Auto India said. Dixit said that lower growth rate projection this year is due to higher base of sales numbers in 2017. The Czech automobile maker said it was feeling the pinch of imposition of five per cent customs duty in the budget on imported components.
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DA, have a cumulative subscriber base of over 2.13 crore with total asset under management (AUM) of over Rs 2.38 lakh crore. The PFRDA board also approved a proposal on changing the investment grade rating from ‘AA’ to ‘A’ for corporate bonds. “The change is subject to a cap on investments in ‘A’ rated bonds to be not more than 10 per cent of the overall corporate bond portfolio of the pension funds,” it said. This initiative will enlarge the scope of investment for the fund managers while ensuring credit quality, it added. The PFRDA has taken this decision in pursuance of an announcement in the Union Budget. A proposal on adoption of Common Stewardship Code, as a measure of good corporate governance, was also approved.
more time to let the early skirmishes on the global trade front play out. “I am, however, likely to shift decisively to vote for a beginning of ‘withdrawal of accommodation’ in the next MPC meeting in June,” said Acharya. RBI Governor Urjit Patel preferred to wait for more data before changing monetary stance though he took note of recovery in economic activities and continued improvement in credit offtake, according to minutes of the April policy meeting. Patel noted that economic activity has been recovering, with the GDP growth in 2018-19 projected to be higher at 7.4 per cent amid clearer signs of revival of investment activity. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Patel, had left the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent for the third time in a row after deliberations on April 4-5.
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tributions. NPS is government’s flagship social security programme. The board also decided to increasing the cap on equity investment in ‘active choice’ category to 75 per cent from current 50 per cent for private sector subscribers of NPS. However, the option of increasing investment in equity will be available to subscribers till the age of 50 years. NPS offers subscribers to design their own portfolio based on two investment options -- ‘Auto Choice’ and ‘Active Choice’. Subscribers opting for ‘active choice’ option, can invest in ‘Alternate Investment Fund’ up to 5 per cent, besides the three regular instruments -- equity, G-Secs and corporate bonds. At present, NPS and Atal Pension Yojna (APY), both regulated by the PFR-
New Delhi, May 3 (PTI): The finance ministry does not see any scope for further northward movement of interest rates, notwithstanding RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya’s signal for hike in repo rate in June policy. “My sense is that interest rates have firmed up enough. I don’t think that they should increase further,” Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg told in an interview. As per the minutes of the monetary policy committee meeting of April, RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya favoured withdrawal of monetary accommodation in the next policy review meeting on June 4-5. Acharya was of the view that the central bank should wait for some more time before withdrawing monetary accommodation. “I feel it is important to let some more hard data come in, especially on growth, and allow some
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UN urges US not to quit Iran nuke deal
L o n d o n, M ay 3 (Agencies): UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Donald Trump not to walk away from an international deal designed to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Guterres said there was a real risk of war if the 2015 agreement was not preserved. Mr Trump has been a strong critic of the accord, in which Iran agreed to limit its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions. The US president has until 12 May to decide whether to stick with the deal. Mr Guterres told the BBC that the Iran agreement was an “important diplomatic victory” and should be maintained. “We should not scrap it unless we have a good alternative,” he said, adding: “We face dangerous
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times.” It comes just days after Israel revealed “secret nuclear files” accusing Iran of having covertly pursued nuclear weapons. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the files provided proof that the Obama-era nuclear deal was “built on lies”. European allies France, the UK and Germany meanwhile have agreed that pursuing the current nuclear deal with Iran is the best way to stop it developing nuclear weapons. In 2015 Tehran signed a deal with the US, China,
Russia, Germany, France and Britain agreeing to limit its nuclear activities in return for the lifting of crippling economic sanctions. Under the deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran is committed to slashing the number of its centrifuges, which are machines used to enrich uranium. It is also meant to cut its stockpile of enriched uranium drastically and not enrich remaining uranium to the level needed to produce nuclear weapons. The number of centrifuges installed at Iran’s Natanz and Fordo sites was cut drastically soon after the deal while tonnes of low-enriched uranium were shipped to Russia. Furthermore, monitors from the IAEA have been able to carry out snap inspections at Iranian nuclear sites.
international No deal on doctor who ‘helped’ CIA track Osama: Pak Islamabad, May 3 (IANS): Pakistan on Thursday said there was no deal between Islamabad and Washington for the release or handing over of Shakil Afridi, who helped the US track down Al Qaeda chief Osama bin-Laden in 2011. The remarks by Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Faisal came days after Pakistani authorities moved Afridi, a physician, from a prison in Peshawar to an undisclosed location, triggering speculation about his possible release. Faisal turned down questions about media reports claiming that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had tried to stage a jailbreak in Peshawar in order to rescue Afridi, saying he had no information about the matter since it concerned the Interior Ministry. Afridi, a former surgeon believed to be in his mid-50s, was arrested eight years ago after it emerged that he had passed on intelligence about bin Laden to the CIA.
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In a filing to the Australian Stock Exchange, the bank said it could not confirm that the tapes containing 15 years of data had been destroyed securely. But it said “an independent forensic investigation” by accounting firm KPMG had “determined the most likely scenario was the tapes had been disposed of.” It added “the tapes did not contain passwords, PINs or other data which could be used to enable account fraud”. And it stressed there had been no evidence that customer information had been compromised, with monitoring mechanisms
BEIRUT, May 3 (Agencies): Syrian rebels began pulling out of an enclave they have surrendered in south Damascus on Thursday, but a few fighters in another besieged area near Homs shelled government areas after their groups agreed to quit, Reuters reported. The enclaves in south Damascus and near Homs are the only two besieged areas still held by rebels, though they still control large tracts of northwest and southwest Syria, lying along its international borders, which are not surrounded by the army. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has focused on dislodging rebels from their remaining besieged pockets since driving them from eastern Ghouta last month after a fierce offensive. Syrian state television showed footage of buses arriving at Beit Sahm, driving through narrow streets surrounded by soldiers and with concrete buildings above showing scars of war.
L O N DO N , M AY 3 (AGENCIES): Australia’s Commonwealth Bank has admitted losing the bank records of almost 20 million people. Names, addresses, account numbers and statements were stored on two magnetic tapes which were meant to be destroyed by a subcontractor in 2016, BBC reported. But despite not receiving evidence the tapes had actually been destroyed, the bank did not tell customers there was a potential problem. The breach is the latest scandal involving Australia’s largest lender.
remaining in place. Buzzfeed first reported news of the lost tapes, claiming they were supposed to be destroyed by Fuji Xerox after the decommissioning of a data centre. The Commonwealth Bank’s acting head of retail banking, Angus Sullivan, described the incident as “unacceptable” and has apologised for any “inconvenience and worry” the incident may have caused customers. The privacy breach comes at a time when Australian banks are under intense scrutiny from a landmark banking inquiry. Last month, the inquiry heard that the Commonwealth bank collected fees from customers it knew had died. In one case, an adviser collected fees from a former client for more than a decade. Australia’s Treasurer Scott Morrison has warned that financial executives could face strong penalties, including jail sentences, from evidence brought up at the inquiry.
China installs cruise missiles on South China Sea outposts Bird downs Russian jet, both pilots dead calmly view this”, she added. CNBC quoted unnamed sources as saying that according to US intelligence assessments, the missiles were moved to Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef and Mischief Reef within the past 30 days. The US Defense De-
partment, which opposes China’s installation of military facilities on outposts it has built up in the South China Sea, declined comment. “We don’t comment on matters of intelligence,” a spokesman said. Greg Poling, a South China Sea expert at Washington’s Center for Stra-
tegic and International Studies think-tank, said deploying missiles on the outposts would be important. “ T h e s e wo u l d b e the first missiles in the Spratlys, either surface to air, or anti-ship,” he said.
Moscow, May 3 (IANS): A Russian fighter jet crashed over the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff on Thursday killing both pilots, after a bird probably collided with one of its engines, the Defence Ministry said. The incident took place
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National Film Awards: Janhvi, Khushi and Boney collect Sridevi’s best actress prize
President Ram Nath Kovind confers Best Actress Award on veteran actress Sridevi (posthumously), being received by her husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi, during the 65th National Film Awards function at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. (PTI)
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wo months after she died tragically, Sridevi’s daughters Janhvi and Khushi and husband Boney Kapoor collected the late star’s Best Actress National Award at a ceremony in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. Janhvi, an aspiring actress, wore one of her mother’s sarees for what designer Manish Malhotra described on social media as an “emotional and precious moment.” Sridevi, who drowned in Dubai in February, was honoured with her first ever National Award posthumously - she won Best Actress for her role in 2017 movie MOM,
in which she played a mother seeking revenge for her daughter’s rape. Ahead of the ceremony, Janhvi Kapoor told reporters, “I want to thank the jury and the government of India for recognising the hard work my mother has done. It is very special for us as a family,” reports news agency PTI. Sridevi’s Chandni costar Vinod Khanna, who died last year, was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award - India’s highest film honour - and collecting the award was his son, actor Akshaye Khanna (who co-starred with Sridevi in MOM), and wife Kavita.
Other awardees included Assamese Film Village Rockstars, which won the National Award for Best Film while Riddhi Sen won Best Actor for his performance in Bengali film Nagar Kirtan. Rajkummar Rao’s Newton won Best Hindi Film Award while crowd favourite Baahubali: The Conclusion also won in three categories. Sridevi’s family flew into New Delhi for National Awards rehearsals a day ago. Speaking to DD News, Boney Kapoor said, “She would have been happy, very happy being here. We feel elated, proud that she’s been recognised for the hard work she’s put in in this film.” Before the ceremony, he said “I wish she was here. She truly deserved this award. It’s so unfortunate that she is not here with us today to celebrate. I am grateful to the government of India, the I&B Ministry and the jury. It is a proud moment for all of us but sadly she is not here,” reports PTI. The National Awards were presented by President Ram Nath Kovind, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Smriti Irani, Minister of State, I&B, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and I&B Secretary Narendra Kumar Sinha.
Here is the complete list of winners of the 65th National Film Awards: Best Feature Film:Village Rockstars (Assamese) Best Costume: Govinda Mondal for Nagar Kirtan Best Actress: Sridevi for MOM Best Production Design: Santosh Rajan for Take Off Best Actor: Ridhhi Sen for Nagar Kirtan Best Editing:Village Rockstars Best Director: Jayaraj for Bhayanakam Best Sound Designer and Re-Recordist: Samuel George, Justin A Jose for Walking With The Film Best Supporting Actress: Divya Dutta for Irada Best Supporting Actor: Fahad Fazil for Thondimuthalum Best On Location Sound Recordist: Unrserved Driksakshiyum Best Location Sound: Mallika Das for Village Rockstars Best Child Artiste: Bhanita Das for Village Rockstars Best Original Screenplay: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Best Popular Film:Baahubali: The Conclusion Best Adapted Screenplay:Bhayankam Dada Saheb Phalke Award: Vinod Khanna Best Playback Singer (Female): Shasha Tirupati for Vaan Best Action Direction: Baahubali 2 Best Choreography: Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (song: Gori Tu Varuvaan) from Kaatru Veliyidai Best Playback Singer (Male): Yesudas for Poyi Maranja Latth Maar) Kaalam from Viswasapoorvam Mansoor Best Special Effects: Baahubali: The Conclusion SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS: Special Jury Award: Nagar Kirtan (Bengali) Maurkhiya (Marathi) Best Debut Film Of A Director: Sinjar (Jesari) Hello Arsi(Odiya) Best Short Film Fiction: Maiyat Parvathy for Take Off (Malyalam) Best Film On Family Values: Happy Birthday Pankaj Tripathy for Newton Best Film for National Integration: Dhappa Best Educational Film: The Girls We Were And The BEST REGIONAL FILMS AWARDS: Best Hindi Film:Newton Women We Are Best Anthropological Film: Name Place Animal Thing, Best Bengali Film: Mayurakshi Slave Genesis Best Ladakhi Film:Walking With The Wind Best Cinematography: Eye Test, Don Best Tullu Film: Paddayi Best Adventure Film: Ladakh Chale Rickshaw Waale Best Odiya Film:Hello Arsi Best Editing: Mrityubhoj Best Marathi Film: Kaccha Nimbu Best Music: Sword Of Liberty Best Malyalam Film:Thondimuthalum Driksakshiuam Best Narration: The Lion Of Ladhakh Best Kannada Film:Hebbetu Ramakka Best Book On Cinema: Matamgi Manipur Best Jesari Film: Sinjar Best Critic On Cinema Award: Giridhar Jha, Special Men- Best Assamese Film: Ishu tion to Sunil Mishra Best Tamil Film: To Let Best Lyrics:March 22 (song: Mutthu Ratna) Best Telugu Film:Ghazi Best Music Director: A R Rahman for Kaatru Veliyidai Best Gujarati Film:Dhh Best Background Score: A R Rahman for MOM The winners of the National Film Awards were announced last month. Best Make-Up Artiste: Ram Razak for Nagar Kirtan
Winners boycott awards ceremony
The 65th National Film Awards was attended by only a handful of winners. The others were at the hotel or had returned to their respective homes after their protest against the organisers fell on deaf ears, India Today reported. President Ram Nath Kovind attended the prestigious ceremony for only an hour, during which he gave out 11 National Film Awards including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. 120 winners out of the 131 wrote to Chaitanya Prasad, the additional director general of the Directorate of Film Festivals and the office of the President of India and the Information and Broadcast Ministry, saying that they were not attending the 65th National Awards ceremony. The winners also signed a petition for the same, mentioning that they felt “dejected rather than honoured for our work”. It was only last evening that the National Award winners were informed that President Ram Nath Kovind would personally give out only 11 awards out of the 131, and that he would attend the event for only an hour. This left the National Award winners, who travelled from across the country to receive the honour, with a bitter taste in the mouth.
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Akshay is going to receive it on his behalf... There can be no one better than Akshay to receive this on his behalf.” The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was this year among the select 11 categories of honours distributed by President Ram Nath Kovind. The rest
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The Netaji/Railway/NST Colony Council Dimapur extend its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Swapneel Paul, S/o Mr. P.B. Paul (Swapan) and Smti. Alpana Paul and also nephew of Mr. K.K Paul of Netaji Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for his hard work and success in securing 64 th Rank in UPSC Exam-2017, thereto bring laurels to Railway/ Netaji/NST Colony, Dimapur in particular and Nagaland in general. Swapneel Paul is expected to get I.A.S. The Council further wishes success in his future endeavour. May God bless Swapneel Paul. Chairman Nataji Railway NST Colony Council Dimapur : Nagaland
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ctress Isabelle Kaif, who is preparing for a “hectic” life in the film industry, says her sister and actress Katrina Kaif has not changed after gaining fame. Isabelle, who made her acting debut with “Dr. Cabbie”, spoke about Katrina in GQ India’s May 2018 issue. “It didn’t change much for me and my family, except that we were suddenly seeing her on magazine covers, in ads and on billboards. But she’s been the same before and after the fame,” Isabelle said. “The thing that changed the most was the way we travelled. People treated me a lot differently when I travelled with her,” she added. What’s the best advice Katrina has given to you? “To not get caught up in the hectic nature of the work. To take it day by day, and to give my best every day.” The actress will be seen in dance film “Time to Dance”, to be helmed by Stanley D’Costa. She will share the frame with actor Sooraj Pancholi. I s a b e l l e s ay s s h e would like to work with superstar Aamir Khan.
longed illness. He was 70. Honouring him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was a collective decision of the 65th National Film Awards jury, chaired by filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. (IANS)
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and emotional moment for all of us.” Kavita said: “It’s such a happy occasion and time of great pride for us, for the family, for all his fans and for everyone who loves him. There’s also a sense of his not being here to receive it. “But I am so happy
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the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement, Hockey India announced on Thursday Commenting on the recommendations, Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad, Secretary General of Hockey India, said: “We are happy to endorse these hockey players who have
NTA executive meeting
D i m a p u r , M ay 3 (NPN): The Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) has convened an executive meeting on May 8 at 2.00pm at Ura Hotel, Kohima. Therefore, all executive members of NTA have been requested to attend the meeting positively. Meanwhile the 31th state taekwondo championship will be held in early part
of July. Therefore, Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) has informed any district taekwondo association willing to host the championship are directed to confirm to NTA on or before May 31. Further, NTA has directed all the district taekwondo association to gear up and prepare for the state taekwondo championship.
AR to conduct motorcycle rally D i m a p u r , M ay 3 (NPN): A motorcycle rally on the theme ‘HIV/AIDS & Drugs Free Nagaland’ will be conducted by the Asssam Rifles Battalions from May 5 to 11. The rally will be conducted in three legs to cover Kohima, Kiphire, Zunheboto, Wokha, Dimapur, Peren, Tuensang and Mokokchung. The motorcycle rally is part of AR’s campaign to create awareness amongst the people about the social menace of drugs and HIV/ AIDS and motivate youth to make Nagaland drugs and HIV/AIDS free. The motorcycle rally leg of Kohima- KiphireZunebotto–Wokha will be flagged off on May 5 at 8
Serena withdraws from Madrid Open Madrid, May 3 (Agencies): Former world number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open as she continues to regain full fitness ahead of the French Open later this month, the tournament’s organisers said on Thursday. The 36-year-old, who won the Madrid Open in 2012 and 2013, returned to the WTA tour in March after giving birth to her first child last September. “We regret the absence of Serena and we wish her a speedy recovery,” tournament director Manolo Santana said. “She is one of the great champions of our sport, she has always offered a show to the tournament and we hope to see her again at the Caja Magica in the future.” Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska has also withdrawn from the Madrid Open, which runs from May 7-13, due to a back injury. K Y M C
a.m. The event is open for all people to join in the crusade against the social menace of HIV/AIDS and drugs. 20 bikers from Assam rifles will participate in the motorcycle rally supported by the local bikers group from Kohima. The bikers would cover a distance of 563 Kms enroute KohimaJessami-Kiphire-Zunheboto- Wokha and back to Kohima. Various theme based activities like lectures, skits, friendly volleyball matches, musical events, medical camps have been planned. Similar motorcycle rallies will be conducted in Dimapur–MedziphemaJalukie from May 8 to 11and Tuensang – Mokokchung from May 9-11.
immensely contributed to Indian hockey. “They have proven their worth with significant performances that has elevated the Indian team to new heights. They have donned the India colours with pride and have given it their all to help the team win several accolades within the country and internationally. “We at Hockey India are proud of their achievements and are happy to recommend their names for the National awards,” he added. Dharamvir Singh from Punjab formed the midfield in the Indian team and was part of the Gold Medal feat at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. He was also part of the team that participated at the 2012 London Olympics and represented the country at the 2014 men’s hockey World Cup in Hague. Manpreet Singh captained the Indian squad in the absence of P.R. Sreejesh who was injured last year. Manpreet was part of the Asia Cup success where India beat Malaysia to lift the title. He also led the Indian Team to a bronze medal at the Odisha Men’s Hockey World League Fi-
nal Bhubaneswar 2017. Indian women goalkeeper Savita has been a trusted guard in the Indian post over the past few years. The 27-year-old from Haryana was instrumental in India’s historic Asia Cup win last year where she made a stunning save in the penalty shootout that helped India beat higher ranked China in the Final. Her performance was critical in helping India qualify for the World Cup as Continental Champions after a gap of 13 years. Former India player Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu, recommended for the Lifetime Achievement Award, was part of the women’s team that won the 2002 Commonwealth Games Gold in Manchester followed by a Silver Medal in 2006 in Melbourne. She also significantly contributed to the team’s success at the 2014 Asia Cup here where the team lifted the trophy in front of a home crowd. Retired senior hockey coach B.S. Chauhan, recommended for the Dronacharya Award, has long ser ved hockey as coach at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru.
Open basketball tournament from May 7
D i m a p u r , M ay 3 (NPN): Nagaland Basketball Association in association with Suncity Kohima will be hosting the 10th edition of Open Basketball Tournament from May 7 to 12 at Khuochiezie local ground, Kohima. Altogether 12 teams from across the state have registered for the tournament. Around 20 stalls will be setup in the arena where fans can go and enjoy different varieties of foods and drinks. The organisers also announced that lucky fans will be picked from the ticket serial numbers and be given free food vouchers. Some reputed teams who have registered are Team Taurus (defending champions), Team Mystic Ballers, Mission Giants and one of the all time favourites, the Highland Dazzlers from Mokokchung. The champion team will be awarded Rs 60,000 while the 1st runner up will pocket Rs 30,000. The 2 losing semi finalist will also be awarded Rs 10,000 each and the most valuable player of the tournament will pocket Rs 10,000.
D i m a p u r , M ay 3 (NPN): Sultan Warriors emerged as the winner of Moatsü Super Sixer Tournament which was organised by Titans Cricket Club, Mokokchung and Sponsored by Temjenmoa, chairman and managing director, Nagaland Mining and Minerals.
The tournament was played in six over format at Assam Rifle Ground, Mokokchung. In the final match played on Thursday, Sultan Warriors defeated Supernova by 4 wickets. Aloto of Sultan Warriors was adjudged the man of the match for his all-round
performance with both ball and bat. I n t h e i n d iv i d u a l awards, Anoksangba of Sultan Warriors was named the man of the tournament while Ato Chang of Renegades and Odiyanger of ACC was named as the best batsman and best bowler respectively.
Pandya, Karthik join ICC World XI charity match New Delhi, May 3 (Agencies): Indian players Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik have been added to the ICC World XI that will play West Indies at Lord’s on May 31. The Twenty20 showcase is being held to raise funds for cricket grounds damaged by last year’s hur-
ricanes in the Caribbean. England’s limitedovers captain Eoin Morgan will skipper the World XI side, which also includes Rashid Khan, Shakibal-Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik.
All-rounder Pandya and wicketkeeper-batsman Karthik have now signed up to play their part in the fundraising effort. The Windies squad has already been announced and will be captained by Carlos Brathwaite.
ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Day you went away
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of our beloved Late Zhetovi Achumi
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It's been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode. The pain of losing you never fade away. You are deeply missed each day with silent tears. We still remember you and cherish the fond memories we had together. We miss you a lot. You will continue to remain in our hearts forever. Loving wife, children & grandchildren
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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY
OF LATE WATINARO LONGKUMER (4TH MAY) Today's the anniversary Of the day that we lost you, And for a time it felt as though Our lives had ended too.
An eternal memory ...... ........Until we meet again Those special memories of you
But loss has taught us many things And now we face each day, With hope and happy memories To help us on our way.
Will always bring a smile If only we could have you back You always meant so very much And will always do too
And though we are full of sadness That you're no longer here, Your influence still guides us And we still feel you near.
The fact that you are no longer here Will always cause us pain But you are forever in our hearts Until we meet again.
Loving husband, children and family members. MKC-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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We the bereaved family members of Lt. Visul Toso would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and materially during his illness and at the sad demise of our dear father on 28th April 2018. Special thanks to:1. Baptist Church Viswema 2. Viswema Baptist Fellowship, Kohima 3. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Ministers’ Hill 4. Doctors and nurses of NHAK 5. Viswema Youth Organization 6. Pavoma Kewhira Kelhouko Krotho 7. Pavoma Kewhira Thenupfüko Krotho 8. Zaphu Clan, Viswema 9. Nathova and Zokuzwü Krotho 10. Old Ministers’ Hill Panchayat. 11. Old Ministers’ Hill Youth Organization 12. Panchayat Sector Angami Thenupfüko, OMH 13. Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso 14. Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor Youth Resource, Govt. of Nagaland. 15. Mr. Atei Keditsu & family. 16. Kohima Transmission Division 17. Halinoma Motors 18. Kins Folk Club, OMH We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally, but we are deeply indebted for your presence and support. We pray that the Almighty God bless you abundantly. Loving wife, sons, daughter and family members. K-1239
Winners to the Moatsü Super Sixer Tournament with their trophies.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT We t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y members would like to sincerely express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, neighbours, relatives, churches, unions and well wishers who stood by us and supported us through prayers, physically, financially, materially and also sacrificing your precious time at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Miss Serila P Sangtam on 29th April 2018. Special thanks to 1. Shri V Kashio Sangtam, Minister for Soil and Water Conservation & 26th July 1986 – 29th April 2018 Geology and Mining, Nagaland. 2. Shri C Kipili Sangtam, Former Minister for Power, Nagaland. 3. Shri Likhumse Sangtam, Former PS to Power Minister, Nagaland. 4. Rev. Imti Sangtam, Pastor Sangtam Baptist Lithro Kohima and his colleagues 5. Lecturers, friends of Japfu Christian College 2010 batch, Kigwema, Nagaland 6. Lower P.R Hill Women Union, Youth Organization Kohima 7. Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Women Department, Youth Department Kohima 8. Kiphire Town Baptist Lithro, Women Department, Christian Education Ministry, Youth Department 9. Sangtam Union Kohima 10. Seyochung Area Union Kohima 11. Seyochung Area Students’ Union 12. Thsingar Baptist Lithro, Women Department, Youth Department 13. Thsingar Village Students' Union 14. Thsingar Village Union Kiphire Town 15. Thangthure Village Union Kiphire Town 16. New Monger Village Union Kiphire Town. 17. Akehta Sangtamlarü Thsingmujang (AST) Kohima Unit, Amahator Area Unit Kohima, Longmatra Area Union Kohima, Thangthure Union Kohima 18. Evangelical Union (EU) St Joseph College, Jakhama 19. All Nagaland Special Education Teachers Association 20. Loyola Higher Secondary School Kiphire 2004 Batch. We profoundly regret our inability to thank everyone personally, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving parents, sisters and relatives DP-3481
Sultan Warriors lift Moatsü Super Sixer trophy
Born : 20/12/1979 – Died : 29/04/2018 We, the bereaved family members of Late T. Thungreni Kikon (Reni) would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all individuals, friends, relatives, neighbours, organisations, church members and well wishers who stood by us and supported us through prayers, morally, physically, financially and also sacrificing your precious time during the prolonged illness till the time she left us for her heavenly abode on 29/04/2018. We convey our special thanks to : 1. Dr. Victo A Wotsa 2. Doctors and nurses of Nikos Hospital 3. Dr. Rongsenla 4. Doctors and nurses of Eden Medical Centre 5. Doctors and nurses of CIHSR 6. Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur 7. Father's House Church, Dimapur. DP-3449
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What we shared will never die It lives within our hearts, Bringing strength and comfort While we are apart. Loving wife, children, in-law and grandchildren
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We the bereaved family of Lt. Noie Roseyln Seletsu, W/o Neisazo John Seletsu, would like to convey our most sincere gratitude & appreciation to one & all who stood by us spiritually, p hys i c a l ly, m a te r i a l ly a n d financially at the sudden demise of our beloved mom on 28th April 2018. 1. St.Francis De Sales Parish, Kohima Town. 2. Angami Catholic Women Association, SFS Parish 3. A n ga m i C a t h o l i c Yo u t h Born: 15th April 1960 Association, SFS Parish. 4. Legion of Mary & SCC, SFS Died: 28th April 2018 Parish Kohima. 5. St. Andrew Bobola Church, Pfuchama. 6. Kewhira Pfuchama Kebapfiiko Krotho. 7. Women Ogranisation, Daklane Sector-III Kohima. 8. Sector Committee, Daklane Sector-III Kohima. 9. New Market Youth Organisation, Kohima. 10. Jakhamiapfii Miaramia ki nyiketuo ko krotho. 11. DPO and staff, Land Resources Department Peren. 12. Tenyimia Baptist Church, Meluri Town. 13. Chandmari Masjid Committee, Kohima. 14. Shri Vikho Yhoshii, Speaker NLA. 15. Shri Keneizakho Nakhro, 8th Western AC, MLA Nagaland. 16. Shri Puvil Kikhi, Deputy Director Land Resources Department. 17. Shri Apok Jamir & Family, Ex-Parliamentary Secretary Tourism Nagland. 18. Shri Asu Keyho, Ex-MLA Nagaland. 19. Neighbours, Friends & well wishers. We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge everyone individually, but we take this opportunity to thank you all & we assure you of our humble prayers that God Bless each of you abundantly for your kindness shown to us. Loving husband, children & relatives. K-1235 K Y M C
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4th Mokokchung Autocross underway Liverpool reach CL final Mokokchung, May 3 (NPN): The 4th Mokokchung Autocross (Mkg AutoX) got underway Thursday at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung. The fourth edition of the event, organized by Adventure and Motorsports Association Mokokchung (AMAM), was flagged off by L. Alemtemsu Ao, vice president of Mokokchung District Sports Council. Altogether 65 professional racers from Delhi, Kolkata, Assam, Meghalaya and Motorsports Association from Nagaland took part in the AutoX
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event. In the SUV category, Denis Assumi reached the finished point in 1:38.06
minutes while Sandeep Sharma completed the race in 1:41.13 minutes and Imtisanen in 1:43.51
minutes. In Above 13000 CC, Kevin Puro finished the track in 1:43.47 minutes followed by Ewellson Lyngdoh in 1:43.85 minutes and Bento Swu in 1:44.37 minutes respectively. In Below 1300 CC, V Yeshika Yeptho zoomed to the finished point in 1:45.41 minutes while Alem I Jamir and Abhigyan completed in 1:48.97 minutes and 1:49.06 minutes respectively. On Friday, Moatsu Sprint 2018 will start from 9:00 AM at Yimchalu village.
Liverpool players hold a banner in support of Liverpool fan Sean Cox at the end of the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match against Roma.
Roma, May 3 (Agencies): Liverpool booked a date with Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26, despite losing 4-2 in Roma, going through 7-6 on aggregate. Holding a 5-2 first-leg advantage from Anfield, Liverpool eased any early nerves when Sadio Mane struck (9) but an unfortunate James Milner own goal (15) levelled the scores on the night. Any hopes of a Roma comeback were dented by Georginio Wijnaldum (25) and although Edin Dzeko (52) and a double from Radja Nainggolan (86), (90+3) made the scoreline close, the visitors saw out a freakishly high-scoring tie to make their first Champions League final since 2007. This win took freescoring Liverpool’s goal tally to 130 this season in all competitions, which is their second-highest scoring
season behind the 138 goals scored in the double-winning 1985/86 campaign. The build-up to the second leg was overshadowed by concerns about the safety of Liverpool’s travelling fans, after 53-year-old Sean Cox was attacked before the first leg at Anfield, but there was no pre-match trouble reported in Rome. No team had ever overturned a 5-2 first-leg defeat away from home in the Champions League and that three-goal deficit was soon four inside nine minutes as Liverpool made the perfect start. Nainggolan gave the ball away on halfway, which allowed Liverpool to break clear through Roberto Firmino. He drove forward before finding Mane, who fired into the far corner. Roma needed to respond quickly, which they did on 15 minutes. A deep cross was lazily hacked clear
by Dejan Lovren and the ball ricocheted off Milner’s head before flying into the net. The Stadio Olimpico sensed a comeback was back on, but, Liverpool dented those hopes on 25 minutes when Roma failed to clear a corner and Wijnaldum, who was played onside, turned and nodded a crucial goal home. The Italians now needed four to force extratime. Stephan El Shaarawy hit a deflected effort that beat Loris Karius but came back off the post while Firmino had a goal-bound effort blocked away. Considering the visitors had a comfortable cushion, they still looked nervy at times and Roma made them pay after the break. Trent Alexander-Arnold got beat down the line by El Shaarawy and his effort could only be spilled by Karius, which left Dzeko with a tap-in.
Cengiz Under tested Karius minutes later before Alexander-Arnold survived a strong penalty shout when seemingly blocking El Shaarawy’s effort with his arm. With Liverpool sinking deeper, Dzeko then blazed two chances wide in the space of 90 seconds. That chaotic period was a key storm for Liverpool to ride as Roma began to tire as the clock ticked down. However, there was still time for Nainggolan to rifle home a 25-yard effort home with four minutes left. A grandstand finish was set but Roma could not force any more pressure until the last kick when Nainggolan smashed home a penalty after Ragnar Klavan handled inside the area. The visiting players and supporters celebrated jubilantly at the final whistle with the prospect of a sixth European Cup firmly in their sights.
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