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Vol XXVIII No. 148
Naga heritage studies textbooks in schools
D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): State government has notified that the Naga heritage studies textbooks in local languages would be introduced from Class I from the academic session of 2018. In a notification, principal secretary, school education & SCERT, Menukhol John, stated that Alternative English would be abolished in a phased manner starting from Class V and from Classes VI to VIII from the year 2019 in all the schools across the State. However, in urban areas, in addition to the usage of local languages, the Naga heritage studies, which would be prototype textbooks in English, would be used for non-local students i.e. students outside the linguistic group of the local area. NBSE chairman has been requested to call for compliance report from all NBSE affiliated composite higher secondary and high schools and furnish the list of the defaulting schools for taking appropriate action.
NSSATA pen down stir to continue D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): As talks with government failed, the Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) of 2010 & 2013, Saturday said it was left with no choice but to continue with pen down strike till further notice.In a press release, NSSATA president, Penthungo Y Yanthan, and general secretary, Vinoka Sohe, said the association met chief secretary and principal secretary on May 3, 2018 at the Conference Hall Secretariat, Kohima, but they “could neither produce any solution and assurance from their end.” Meanwhile, NSSATA has directed all its members to strictly adhere to the resolution passed. Expressing regret for the inconvenience caused to the general public and the student community, the association has sought support from all right thinking citizens and organizations.
Govt extends JIC inquiry period
D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): State government has extended the period of Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) to inquire into January 31, 2017 incident in Dimapur for another six months period from January 29, 2018 to July 28, 2018, for submission of the commission report. In a notification, the home departments stated that the commission report should be submitted by the end of the extended period. Other terms of reference of the commission would remain the same.
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ATMs go dry in NE states We expect situation to be normalized by mid next week - SBI Regional Manager AGARTALA/KOHIMA/ I TA NAG A R , M AY 5 (IANS): The cash drought in most of the ATMs of the North Eastern states has caused a lot of inconvenience for the people in the past few days. Senior bank officials said that the delay in supplying of remittances by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Guwahati caused the note crisis in most of the ATMs. “We should put fresh notes in the ATMs to run the apparatus smoothly. Currently, the bank has old notes and we have asked the RBI in Guwahati to supply fresh notes of different denominations urgently,” State Bank of India (SBI) Regional Manager Dipak Chowdhury told IANS. He said, “We expect that the situation would be normalized by mid next week. This is a temporary phenomenon.” Reports of
cash scarcities in the ATMs in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram in the first week of the month have left the public in a state of anguish. An SBI official in Itanagar said that the bank had to make an internal arrangement of cash from rural branches to urban branches to address the cash deficit. Dimapur SBI Assistant General Manager Debjyoti Dutta said that the short supply of notes from the RBI aggravated the situation and hardships to the people. “RBI would be disbursing the cash for Nagaland soon and ATMs would likely be refilled immediately. However, at the bank branches, there was still cash-at-hand to manage everyday transactions,” Dutta said.
A bank official in Imphal said that the shortage was also due to the “overdraw” of cash out of ATMs. An official of the United Bank of India (UBI) said that the ongoing problem is also due to RBI’s introduction of rationing system in supplying cash to commercial banks. “The RBI has been distributing cash to commercial banks in northeast India on a pro-rata basis that means disbursal of cash in proportion of total number of bank account holders of a state and that of number of bank branches in the region,” the official added. As the bank officials publicly clarified about the cash crisis in ATMs, various rumours also forced people to rush in ATMs and banks to withdraw money.
CM stresses on improved connectivity for AEP D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): With the objective of effective implementation of the ‘Act East Policy’ (AEP), Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio has emphasized on needed development along the Eastern corridor, particularly road connectivity. Speaking at the interactive session on ‘Act East Policy’ chaired by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday, CMO media cell said, Rio cited the case of Nagaland which shares around 215 kms of border with Myanmar. He said people on both sides of the border share the same culture and languages and therefore, the free Movement Regime will facilitate travel across the two countries. Rio however reminded about the need to take up improvement of road infrastructure in the areas. While admitting that the security issues were
important, especially with regard to presence of NSCN (K) on Myanmar side, Rio however maintained that the government needed to ensure that ordinary villagers were not inconvenienced. Besides implementing the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and the Kaladan Multimodal Project, he rooted for fast forwarding the issues related to increasing maritime and air connectivity between ASEAN countries and India and transforming the corridors of connectivity into economic corridors. A possible extension to India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam was also under consideration, Rio said. Referring to the consensus reached on finalizing the proposed protocol of the India-Myanmar-Thailand Motor Vehicle Agreement (IMT MVA), Rio opined
that this agreement will play a critical role in realizing seamless movement of passengers, personal and cargo vehicles along roads linking India, Myanmar and Thailand. He also felt the need to carry out proper survey on roads, so that it covers the villages and habitations. Since the most important road connecting India and Myanmar is NH-29 connecting Dimapur with Kohima and Imphal and onwards to Moreh, Rio said that though the four lane (Dimapur – Kohima) was under progress and Imphal–Moreh approved, there was a need to ensure that Kohima–Imphal four lane was also taken up. During the interactive session, the media cell said that the External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj also laid down the detailed agenda for engaging with the people of the North Eastern region for the Act East Policy.
St. Stephen’s College chapel door defaced NEW DELHI, MAY 5 (AGENCIES): Controversial quotes were reportedly found written by vandals on the door of a chapel at Delhi University’s St Stephen’s college, Delhi. The vandals allegedly defaced the door of the chapel inside Delhi University’s prestigious St Stephen’s College with a pro-Hindutva slogan that read, “Mandir yahin banega” (The temple will be constructed here). Moreover, the cross outside the chapel was also defaced, reports News 18. Sources said the graffiti on the door was first noticed by students on Friday evening and as of Saturday morning the work had begun to get rid of the slogans. A St Stephen’s student who did not wish to be named, said, “Some students had already noticed the graffiti on Friday, but I noticed it when I was out for an early morning jog on Saturday. After a while, I saw that the staff had started to remove the slogans. By Saturday afternoon, all signs of the slogans were gone.” (Full report on p-7)
CBSE class 10, 12 results by May end NEW DELHI, MAY 5 (AGENCIES): Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to announce the class 10th and 12th exam result in the last week of May. CBSE result for class 10th and 12th would be announced on the official website cbse.nic.in. According to reports, while the class 12th results would be declared on May 28, class 10th results would be declared a few days later. Both the results are expected to be out before May 31. Earlier, there were reports that results of both class 10 and class 12 will be delayed due to the paper leak scandal and subsequent Economics paper re-test on April 25. However, the board refuted these allegations. It may also be mentioned that the CBSE had amended few bylaws for the 2018 exams.
Treat different system of medicine with equality and belief: Governor Correspondent
KOHIMA, MAY 5 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, appealed to the doctors to treat different system of medicine with equality and belief. Addressing the First Mid-Term Workshop and Continuous Medical Education (CME) of East Zone Urological Society of India East at Oking Hospital and Research Clinic Pvt. Ltd here Saturday, Acharya said it was high time to recognise different systems of medicine and approach them with a holistic view and respect. The governor was referring to indigenous medicine branches like the ones covered under AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), which is a governmental body for the development, propagation and for research into Ayurveda (Indian Traditional Medicine), Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine). Achar ya expressed happiness that Nagaland
will be included in the urological map of the world and acknowledged the organizers for making the event possible in Kohima. He was also confident that the workshop would focus on latest advances in urology and provide a forum for discussions, review and approach for prevention and better management of urological diseases. He said that with the arrival of minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy, endoscopy and robots, the patients have less pain, lighter scars and early recovery. Acharya disclosed that Tata Trusts have agreed to collaborate with the state government for up-gradation of the existing district hospitals so that Level 1 and 2 Cancer treatments could be done at the district hospitals and local doctors would be trained for this purpose. He pointed out that there were super specialists in the medical field working in Nagaland. Acharya said there were three qualified urologists in Nagaland now -- one in Kohima and two in Dimapur. Asserting that
there was nothing nobler than saving lives, the governor, however, reminded the health professionals about their responsibilities and urged them to continue to uphold the ethical standards of the medical fraternity. He reminded healthcare providers that they were not merely treating the disease but the sick human being. In his brief address, EZUSI president, Dr. K.K Panigrahy, said that EZUSI intends to conduct the Live Operating Workshop in all developed states. He appealed to the governor to extend support towards developing Urology departments in the state government hospitals which would greatly benefit the citizens. Secretary Dr. Harprit Singh also insisted that government hospitals should develop these urology departments that would lower treatment costs. Singh assured that he would extend all possible support. Earlier, Oking Hospital MD, Dr. Vikethonyu Kesiezie, welcomed the guest. The workshop was attended by the doctors and staff of Oking hospital.
NZP declared ‘Polythene Free Zone’ DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (NPN): Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change and Parliamentary Affairs, C.M. Chang on Saturday declared Nagaland Zoological Park as a “Polythene Free Zone” and also initiated “Beautification and Greening of Nagaland Zoological Park Programme.” He also inaugurated a one room extension for the security camp at the park. During his visit to the park, the minister expressed his surprise that the Zoo was functioning without a veterinary hospital and a full time veterinary doctor along with veterinary staff. Taking note of this, C.M. Chang stressed on the need to have proper veterinary and healthcare facilities at the park. While reminding the staff that Nagas were well known for their hospitality, Chang said it was also important to ensure that the Zoo was maintained properly and to make
C.M. Chang inaugurating the one-room extension for security camp at NZP
it welcoming. Emphasizing on the need to keep the park free from polythene, the minister warned that defaulters should be punished. Interacting with the minister, the staff requested C.M. Chang to construct more watch towers and all weather patrolling road. They also requested for construction of new quarters and to take other welfare measure for the staff residing inside the Park. Advisor Law & Justice,
Border Affairs and Treasuries & Accounts, Dr. Longriniken in his speech during the occasion reminded about the importance of veterinary hospital inside the Zoo and creation of post for veterinary doctor. In his brief speech, advisor for Prisons, Printing & Stationery, H. Haiying lauded the staff for their work and urged them to take the department forward as it was an important depart(Cont’d on p-7) ment.
Bailey bridge over Chathe river open for public use NDPP backs PDA govt’s Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (NPN): The Bailey bridge over Chathe river, near CIHSR 4th Mile area, was opened for public use at around 6.30 p.m. Saturday. The bridge was dedicated with a prayer by Rev. Dr. P. Dozo in the presence of the PWD (R&B) chief engineer, executive engineer, department officials, Naga United Village council and members of the public. It may be recalled that the work on the bridge began on February 3 and the bridge has been opened for use almost exactly three months later. Speaking to Nagaland Post, PWD (R&B) executive engineer, Er. Talitemsu Jamir, said that the bridge was still only a temporary measure. The bridge, which he said is an ESR bridge, triple single reinforced, has a load capacity of 38 tons, and can accommodate a single file of only light motor vehicles (single-lane) at a time. When asked about the progress of the RCC bridge currently under construction nearby, he
A road roller is sent across the Bailey bridge as part of the final tests on the bridge.
said the contractor had been given 18 months for its completion when the work started in October 2017. So the deadline for its completion is April next year. Should the new bridge be completed, Er. Tali said that the department higher-ups would decide if they wanted to keep the Bailey bridge open. However, he opined that it will most probably be dismantled and kept in storage to be used in emergency situa-
tions at other locations. When asked for his thoughts on the support of the public, he remarked “the public support was amazing!” According to him, the bridge was the lifeline for a massive area and many villages. He revealed that since the work began in February, the public would bring meals prepared in their homes sometimes for the PWD workers, and gave the department tremendous moral support. He
also said that the chief engineer and superintending engineer had sincerely and regularly guided the division, for which he said that his team was very thankful. Meanwhile, Joint Action Committee (JAC) secretary KL Lokho on behalf of 14 village councils lauded Er. Tali and department officials for working diligently and making it possible to open the bridge three months after the work started. JAC also appealed to the state government to expedite the ongoing RCC bridge construction so that it could be opened at the earliest. Naga United Village Council chairman, Kuthoku Shijoh has also expressed deep appreciation to Er. Tali and department officials for their tireless efforts in building the Bailey bridge, which he said would be of great benefit for the public and school going children. The chairman also appealed to DC Dimapur to deploy regular traffic personnel to regulate traffic over the bridge as it was now the main life-line to Kuhuboto and Nuiland sub-divisions.
mini-Hornbill Festivals
DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (NPN): Coming out strongly in favour of its party government, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) through its media and communication committee lauded the state government for providing emphasis on Tourism while slamming the opposition NPF flack of understanding about the positive benefits of the tourism policy and instead criticising the decision to hold mini hornbill festivals throughout the state. NDPP termed the criticism from NPF as being due to the party’s failure in the tourism sector during the past four years where the state could not build up on the foundation laid during the past decade. NDPP said tourism failed during the past years due to a host of problems such as poor governance, inability of the then leadership to understand tourism potential and lack of any innovative ideas. Instead of trying
to promote tourism NDPP said the previous NPF government instead reduced tourism-related events and programmes. Defending the concept of mini-Hornbill Festivals throughout the state to coincide with the festivals of each tribe of every district, NDPP said this would boost tourism besides having a multiple effect on all aspects of the economy and also generate employment. In addition, growth of tourism will also help motivate the youth to promote culture, handloom, handicrafts, music, sports and creativity among the Naga youths, claimed NDPP. NDPP said the policy would also help inculcate a strong sense of pride for one’s own cultural heritage and also bring much needed revenue that would help sustain the local economy. NDPP reiterated that the policy would greatly benefit entrepreneurs engaged in driving taxis and tourist (Cont’d on p-7) operators, K Y M C
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018
Aajeevika Evam Kaushal Vikas Diwas celebrated across Nagaland
Panel discussion during Livelihoods & skill developmnet EAC Chukitong Imliakum Sanglir addressing the gathering VLO Chenmoho Village presents a cultural dance at the DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam along with officers meet held at Kohima on Saturday (NP) at GHSS Chukitong chapel hall on Saturday. (NP) Aajeevika & Kaushal Vikas Divas in Chen. and participants of AEKVD in Longleng. (DIPR)
DIMAPUR: With the rest of the country, Livelihoods and Skill Development Meet (Aajeevika & Kaushal Vikas Mela), organized by Nagaland state rural livelihoods mission department of Rural development, was observed across Nagaland on May 5. Kohima: The event was held at SIRD auditorium, Kohima, with addl. secretary and mission director NSRLM, Athel O. Lotha as the main speaker on Saturday. Athel, in her address, said the livelihoods and skill development meet is being observed across the country at state, district and block levels to spread the message of women empowerment and youth liberation in the country. She stated that in Nagaland, 71% of the total population live in rural areas and therefore it was imperative that the rural economy of the state was developed for economic development of the state. She stated NRLM had reached to 29 RD blocks of 9 districts with plans to reach out to an additional 14 blocks within this current financial year and would reach all the blocks by the next financial year. She explained that Aajeevika & Kaushal Vikas Mela observance was part of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan event that began on April 14 and was culminating today. It was observed with the objective to motivate the poorest of women, youth and their families and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm, she said. Chief operating officer (programs) NSRLM M.
Rollan Lotha, in his presentation, stated that the goal of NSRLM was to reduce poverty, by enabling poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities resulting in appreciable and sustainable improvement in their livelihoods. This was, according to him, possible by building strong and sustainable grassroots institutions of the poor and staying engaged with them until they came out of the threshold of poverty. Rollan said that 61 Block Federations in Nagaland were functioning independently as organized institutions of the poor; 1.7 lakhs Poor Households in Nagaland have increased their household income through sustainable livelihoods, 30000 rural youths in Nagaland are engaged in meaningful wage employment, 515 villages in 29 blocks under 9 district under intensive implementation, 42008 Households mobilized into 4333 SHGs, 1703.32 lakhs provided as Community Investment Support Fund, 298.84 lakhs accessed as bank credit by 335 SHGs, 386 lakhs as SHG savings, 9006 Individual Savings Account opened and 3819 Aadhaars seeded, 1514 rural youths supported under RSETI, 971 piggery units supported under convergence with MGNREGA and SRTT. There was panel discussion on the topic “Role of women and youth in rural development” by prominent panelists namely Rev. C. Amop Noklang director Nagaland Development
Outreach, Neichute Doulo CEO Entrepreneurs Associates, Hekani Jakhalu founder YouthNet, Juliana Medom asst. state coordinator state resources centre for women and Dr. Yan Murry CEO Pinnacle skills. Various awards were also given by the department on the occasion. The programme was chaired by Kevipodi Sophie assl. mission director NSRLM, invocation prayer was said by pastor Phezoucha Baptist Church, Keduoneituo Yhome. A fashion fusion showcase of the latest designs by Khrielasier Liezietsu (a local designer and entrepreneur) was part of the occasion, the showstopper for which was Ruopfüzhano Whiso, Miss India Nagaland 2018. Bankers and Kaushal Panjee kiosks were also opened on the occasion. (Correspondent) Chukitong: Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM), Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU) Chukitong Block under Wokha district, on Saturday, celebrated Aajeevika Evam Kaushal Vikas Diwas under the national flagship programme Gram Swaraj Abhiyan here at GHSS Chukitong chapel hall, Chukitong. Speaking on the occasion, EAC Chukitong, Imliakum Sanglir asked the women gathered to make use of the various livelihood schemes of the government in order to uplift their economy and their livelihood. He also congratulated CIG on spices, Tsungiki village (SHG under Chukitong Block) for bagging the
state’s ‘Best Performing SHG’ under NRLM Nagaland, the award function for which was being held simultaneously in Kohima. Imliakum also assured of the district administration’s cooperation with the women groups if they try to access the various governmental schemes. CDPO Chukitong Myanlumo Patton, while exhorting the gathering, also highlighted the various schemes for women under the department of social welfare. Chukitong Range Public Organization (CRPO) chairman, Ezanimo Kikon, while encouraging the gathering to keep up their good works, also appealed to the Chukitong area public to cooperate with the various government departments under Chukitong circle. R. Myano Kikon and N. Shancholo Ezung from Loroe Josu and Ematha Okho Self Help Groups (SHGs) respectively from Chukitong, shared their success stories to the gathering comprised of NSRLM officials, Chukitong area departmental heads, and various SHGs and Village Level Organizations (VLOs) under NSRLM, BMMU Chukitong Block. Area coordinator R. Nzanbeni gave a presentation of the various activities of VLOs under Chukitong Block, while BPM Chukitong Janthungbemo Ezung presented the Chukitong Block status report, and DEO BMMU Chukitong Nchumbemo Patton highlighted the various schemes available under DDU-GKY and explained Kaushal Pan-
jee, or Skill Register. A cultural show was also held on the occasion where women groups from Chukitong and Yanthamo villages presented folk songs and N. Longidang village performed a folk dance. Earlier, N. Longidang VLO president Lavano Ngullie said the invocation, BDO cum BMM Chukitong Tsenlumi Murry delivered a welcome address, and Chukitong Block accountant Helen Yanthan proposed the vote of thanks at the programme chaired by area coordinator Chumchithung Ngullie. Under NSRLM, BMMU Chukitong Block, there are 9 villages, 71 SHGs and 9 VLOs with 668 SHG members mobilized till date. (Correspondent) Chen: Along with the rest of the country, Aajeevika & Kaushal Vikas Divas, an event of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan was celebrated at RD Conference Hall Chen Town on May 5. The programme was organized by Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission and Department of RD. According to a press release from the department, BPM NSRLM Chen Block, Manlem, while giving a briefing of the programme, said that the program directly targets poor families for creation of assets and self employment. He also highlighted the objectives of Aajeevika & Kaushal Vikas Mela, saying that it was aimed at motivating the poorest women and youth. He also said that Kaushal Vikas enables unemployed youth to link themselves to sustainable livelihood
National Science Day 2018 observed in Kiphire
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KIPHIRE, MAY 5 (NPN): Along with the rest of the country, National Science Day 2018 under the theme “Science & Technology for Sustainable Future” was held at Kiphire EBRC
Hall, Kiphire today with Deenabandhu Panda, DEO Kiphire, as the guest of honour. Basing on the theme, eighteen students from ten schools took part in a competition coupled with innovative lectures, questionnaires and slides.
All the competitors were awarded cash prizes with certificates. Langkhuli L. Sangtam, class-IX of Saramati View Modern High School, Kiphire, won the first prize; Tsaliba T, class-X of Cambridge High School, Kip-
hire, won the second prize and Sumit Sahu, class-X of Saramati View Modern High School, Kiphire, won the third prize. The judges during the event were S.R.Singh, sr. G/T (Sc.), Tsipithsing G/T (Sc.) and Binash Joseph, G/T (Sc.).
More than 180 students and 22 Teachers participated in the programme. Kughavi Chishi, LDA, chaired the programme while invocation was said by Tsipithsing G/T. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Sepithrong Sangtam.
opportunities and nurture tem till they enjoy a decent quality of life. He said that since its inception in 2016, to 2018 there were 136 Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Chen Block. 113 SHGs received start up cost of Rs 2000 each, 133 SHGs received revolving fund of Rs 15000 each. There are 11 VLOs, 22 BMKs and VF, 3 ICRP, 8 Community Service Providers– 4 Farm and 4 nonfarms under Chen Block. KNSK members Yawing also delivered a short speech. She thanked the government and the concerned department for taking the initiative to uplift poor rural women into sustainable livelihoods. Lihnyu, one of the SHG members from Chenwetnyu Village, shared her experiences on her tour to Hyderabad. She said, as a member of SHGs, women could create peace and cleanliness in society. Certificates of merit were given to three best SHGs, under Chen Block and a cultural song was presented by VLO Chenmoho Village. The programme was chaired by YK Daniel, AC NSRLM Chen Block. Welcome address was delivered by BDO cum BMM, Chen block, Wakho. Vote of thanks by Chingham Konyak, AC Chen Block. Longleng: Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM), Longleng block observed “Aajeevika Evam Kaushal Vikas Diwas” (AEKVD) on May 5 at DRDA conference hall with deputy commissioner of Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam as the guest of
honour. According to DIPR, Sangtam in his short speech encouraged the overall team members under NRLM for the achievement of NSRLM in the district. He said that with gender disparity still prevailing in society, NSRLM will prove to be a mechanism to fight against discrimination and stigma in Longleng. He also presented awards to four best SHGs and one VLO for their outstanding performance in the district and state levels. The DC further congratulated Awangthemla, VLO Yachem for being declared the best performing VLO in the state. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by BPM Longleng, Hamlen Phom, the progress of NRSLM under Longleng block was presented by area coordinator, Ongle Phom, sharing of success story by individuals and SHGs, progress of VLO was presented by VLO Yachem, Awangthemla, while action plan of BLF was presented by BLF, Longleng block. W L OA BA P S H G, Yo n g s h e i v i l l a g e e n thralled the participants with NSRLM themed indigenous song. The event concluded with cultural dance by Apeinyuthei VLO Bhumnyu. Ghathashi: Aajeevika Evam Kaushal Vikas Mela Pogramme was observed by NSRLM, BMMUGhathashi Block at Pughoboto, Town Hall. According to a press release from Block program manager, S. Kanitoli Chishi, the Extra Assistant C o m m i s s i o n e r ( E AC ) Pughoboto, Nuhuta Tunyi
was the main speaker of the event. He encouraged women folk to join different SHG in order to help eradicate poverty in the society and state. He spoke on women empowerment through different schemes of the government and he also motivated them to be agents of change in society. A brief presentation of different Agriculture Department schemes was given by Myanthung Patton, SDAO Pughoboto. He explained to the participants the different farmer schemes such as RKVY, NFSM, PMKSY, RAD, MoVCD and ATMA. Kekhriezo Pienyu, branch manager, NRB Pughoboto, also gave a brief presentation on different schemes provided to rural people through bank linkage such as PMJDY, PMJBY and PMSBY. The programme was conduct by Ghokheli BPM,Akuhaito Block. Renchithung Odyuo, accountant DMMU gave the welcome and keynote address. BPM Kanitoli Chishi presented a progress and status report of the block. Two SHGs were awarded certificates and a cash prize for ‘Best Performing SHG’ in their blocks. A folk song was presented by Mishilimi VLO. Toka DEO- accountant gave a brief presentation on DDU-GKY Kaushal Panjee, its benefit and how it is helpful to youth who are unemployed and the benefits of the scheme. Pughoboto VLO gave a brief report of their action plan for the coming year 2018-19. Lastly vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Alice Area Co-ordinator.
IRCSN to observe ‘World Red Cross Day’
DIMAPUR: Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) state branch will be observing “World Red Cross Day on May 8, 11 a.m. under the theme “Everywhere for Everyone, Smile” at the conference hall, Red Cross Complex,
Kohima. A press release by IRCSN general secretary, Dr. Kepelhusie Terhüja stated that Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, Himato Zhimomi will be the resource person for the
programme. IRCSN will also be conducting a “Fund Drive” at Kohima town on May 7 from 9 a.m. onwards. It further appealed to the general public to contribute generously for the cause of humanity.
DHO asks farmers to maintain records news in Brief
DHO Temsu Longkumer along with staff and villagers after the vegetable seeds distribution on Saturday. (NP)
Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): Vegetable farmers under Dimapur district have been asked to maintain records of their farming activities so that the department can evaluate their work and assist them accordingly. District Horticulture Officer Dimapur (DHO), Temsu Longkumer asked this of vegetables farmers K
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while distributing summer vegetables seeds under MIDH scheme 2017-18 to six selected villages under Dimapur on Saturday. The villages wereBade, Khughovi, Zani, Veyito, Seithekima ‘A’ and Seithekima ‘C’. The DHO also reminded the villagers that non-performing villages would be blacklisted and replaced with some other village. He also said that the
department would also carry out surprise inspections to ensure that the farming activities were being carried out properly. He encouraged the farmers to work harder by judiciously utilizing the tools and seeds provided by the department. Earlier, the department had also conducted a demonstration on cultivating summer vegetables seeds.
Samphur village name change: Government of Nagaland has changed the village name of “Samphur” to “Sanphure” village under Longmatra Administrative Circle in Kiphire district with immediate effect. This has been done with the approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India through a letter. (DIPR) DDFRA meeting: DDFRA will hold an emergency meeting on May 9, 2 p.m, at its office. All members have been asked to attend the meeting without fail. DC & DEO Kiphire informs arms license holders: In view of the forthcoming by-elections to the Nagaland parliamentary constituency 2018, all arms license holders under Kiphire district have been directed to produce their arms license for verification at the nearest police stations as per the address given in the license on or before May 11. Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer (DC & DEO) Kiphire, Mohammed Ali Shihab, in a notification, stated that failing to produce the license for verification within the stipulated time will result in cancellation of license(s) as per appropriate sections of law. SGKD foundation day & prayer meeting: Shoixe Ghami Küqhakulu Dimapur (SGKD) has convened prayer meeting to mark its foundation on May 8, 7 a.m. at its banker’s residence. A short meeting will also be held after the prayer programme. All members have been requested to attend the programme. For further details, one may contact 9856802060 or 7005138738. ANSTA Peren meeting: All Nagaland School Teacher’s Association (ANSTA) Peren unit has convened an emergency general meeting at Government High School auditorium, Tening Town on May 12 at 11 a.m. All government schools under Peren district have been asked to send two teachers from their schools without fail.
NSRLM staff with Tamlu EAC-Nukshimatong Pongen, BDO-Samuel Phom and Self-Help Group (SHGs) members on May 5 at “Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana” organized by Department of Rural Development at Tamlu.
Mhathung Yanthan, minister of horticulture, along with director horticulture, deputy director horticulture, ADC Pfutsero, SDPO Pfutsero, SDO Pfutsero and members of the public visited the Cardamom Farm and Kiwi Project at Zapami and Lekromi villages and held a meeting at Horti-Farm Pfutsero Town. The main purpose of the visit was to check the functioning of the old farm. (DIPR) K
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WEATHER FORECAST May 6
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Agartala Showers and a heavier t-storm 32 24 Aizawl
Showers and a heavier t-storm 28 8
Guwahati Showers and a heavier t-storm 32 20 Imphal
Showers and a heavier t-storm 28 17
Itanagar Showers and a heavier t-storm 28 17 Shillong
Showers and a heavier t-storm 20 14
Kohima
Showers and a heavier t-storm 22 14
Dimapur Showers and a heavier t-storm 32 19 Mkg
Showers and a heavier t-storm 24 14
Tuensang Showers and a heavier t-storm 18 11 Wokha
Showers and a heavier t-storm 22 16
Zunheboto Showers and a heavier t-storm 21 12
Sunil Pant and Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon along with DRDA officials after distributing LED bulbs at Koio and Longla village on May 4. (DIPR)
DIMAPUR: Department of Rural Development and Department of Power organized a village selfgovernance campaign under Gram Swaraj Abhiyan at Koio and Longla village on May 4. DIPR reports that the observer for Wokha district, Sunil Pant, briefed the villagers about the various schemes and programmes proposed by the government of India to facilitate development, and he
DIMAPUR: The three-day consultative meeting and sensitization programme on violence against women and children in Mon culminated on May 4. A DIPR report stated that the programme was held from May 2 to 4 at DRDA conference hall, DC Office complex, Mon. The programme was jointly organised by Office of the Deputy Commissioner Mon, State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) & Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB). The three-day workshop dwelt on various topics including overview of violence against women and children in Mon and the services provided by police; strengthening consequences to address violence against women and children (OSC, Helpline &BBBP) etc. Sexual harassment of women at workplace and provision of sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) Act 2013 and introduction of SHe-box were discussed. Thavaseelan K. IAS, DC Mon closed the program with a vote of thanks.
urged them to avail of these opportunities. He further added that to uplift the livelihood of the rural populace many schemes are being introduced by the GoI and he appealed for their utilization with accountability and transparency. P r o j e c t d i r e c t o r, DRDA Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui, while giving the keynote address, said the Government of India (GOI) had been cel-
ebrating ‘Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’ from April 14 to May 5, 2018, where a series of events have been planned at the national, district and block levels. She said 66 villages had been selected under Wokha district for this programme. Deputy secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI and observer for Wokha district, Sunil Pant has been deputed to monitor the programmes being held in those villages.
Deputy commissioner Wokha, Dr. Manazir Je e l a n i S a m o o n , e x plained the features of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan programme, where he said that 7 government schemes like distribution of LPG sets, LED bulbs, Jan Dhan Yojna, electrification and other programmes were being implemented. He also said that 10,000 LED bulbs had already been received by the district which were to be sold to the general public at a subsided rate. He also cautioned people to not buy and resell the products. The DC also highlighted the importance of bank accounts, because government schemes, subsidies will be credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their personal accounts. Without bank accounts, beneficiaries will lose their benefits, he explained. He further added that, to facilitate beneficiaries, he would hold a consultative meeting with bank officials, and urged the villagers to keep their necessary documents ready.
Storm lashes Aghunaqa area
Violence against women & children programme ends
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worth lakhs of rupees. In a press note, AKK said government offices, GBs rest house, rostrums, private residences besides several electricity poles and plantations were destroyed. In a letter to ADC Niuland, AAK stated that Aghunaqa area, which is under ‘Disturb Area Belt’,
Tethuyo bags best VDB award 2016-17 under Longmatra block
Tethuyo VDB being awarded the best functioning VDB.
DIMAPUR: Department of DRDA Kiphire has awarded Tethuyo VDB as the best functioning VDB in terms of implementation of schemes for the year 2016-2017 under Longmatra RD block on May 28 at Tethuyo village. A press release from Tethuyo village council VDB stated that while speaking at the felicitation program, DRDA Kiphire project director, Satsathong urged the gathering to judiciously utilize government
funds for the development of the village. Welcoming the DRDA officials and the others gathered, VCC Tethuyo, Thsipongju also expressed his appreciation
for the DRDA department. The program was chaired by BDO Longmatra block Langshing; while a special song was presented by Tehuyo youth.
the effected villagers have been facing untold hardships in the aftermath of the storm and have not received any assistance from any corner. In this regard, AKK has requested the authority concerned to look into the matter and extend calamity relief to the affected people.
A snapshot of damages caused in Aghunaqa by the cyclonic storm that lashed Aghunaqa area on May 2.
DIMAPUR: Aghunaqa the Aghunaqa area under fecting several villages and Kukami Kuqhakulu (AKK) Dimapur district was hit by damaging several private on Saturday reported that a severe storm on May 2 af- and government properties
Agri deptt Mangkolemba conducts training on ‘Package and Practices’
DIMAPUR: A one day training-cum-demonstration on “Package and Practices” under women in agriculture was conducted by department of Agriculture, Mangkolemba on April 25 at SDAO office Mangkolemba. A press release from SDAO Mangkolemba stated
that the resource person ATM Longchem block, Q. Sashienla Lkr trained the farmers on making mix fruit jam and ginger pickle. She also explained to the farmers the immense potential of value addition as it was a high growth and high profit sector within the food processing sector.
AI, Chaso in his introductory note stressed on the concept and importance of SHGs and its objective of getting the home needs for women in agriculture as well as to improve the livelihood of farming families and women farmers’ groups. The programme was chaired by AO, Masoliba.
WSSU holds 38th general conference
Officials of Western Sumi Students Union at its 38th General Conference held at Mughavi village.
DIMAPUR: Western Sumi Students’ Union held its 38th General Conference at Mughavi village under Aghunaqa Area from April 27-29. Aghunaqa Area Students’ Union hosted the conference. According to the conference media and publicity convener, Kakiho Awomi, the speakers of the conference were Hekhushe K Y M C
Shikhu, president Sumi Hoho, Dr. H. Hotokhu Chishi, joint director, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Hesheto Y. Chishi, director Indigenous Cultural Society Nagaland & Research Expert UNESCO, Rev. Dr. Khehovi Shohe, director, Sumi Baptist Convention and Hukavi T. Yeputhomi, member Sumi Literature Board.
Presidents of Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, Western Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho and Western Sumi Totimi Hoho exhorted the students. Various literary and cultural competitions were also held during the course of the conference. More than a thousand student delegates attended the conference. K Y M C
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Funds for protection, dev of Maram tribe
Officials of Manipur tribal affairs and hills department at the press conference. Correspondent
IMPHAL, May 5: Manipur tribal affairs and hills department has been receiving Rs three crore each year since last year from the Union ministry of tribal affairs for all-round development of Maram tribe. Maram is the only tribe of Manipur which has been included in the list of 75 primitive tribal groups of India. There are 33 recognized tribes in the state and Maram is a sub-tribe of Naga tribes inhabiting in Manipur’s Senapati district. According to officials
of Manipur tribal affairs and hill department, they have been receiving the fund from the Union ministry of tribal affairs since 1970 and a fund of Rs one crore was received for five year during 2013-14. However, the fund was raised to Rs three crore since last fiscal year to take up various welfare schemes for Maram tribe which is declared as particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG). The fund is being received under the Maram primitive tribe protection project designed by the tribal affairs and hill department of Manipur government,
said deputy director M Pheijao. Answering to questions posed by reporters, the deputy director said that some other tribal groups like Tarao and Kharam did apply for inclusion in the list of primitive tribes. However, no further steps were taken up, he added. Attending the last day of DIPR hosted series of press conference, the deputy director informed that the fund is being utilized mostly for the improvement of livelihood of the tribe. A major portion of the fund received is being invested in horticulture
farming, piggery and other activities which will help improve their economy besides investing in improving their health care services and social status, he added. “The fund is also being utilized in development of Maram dialect which is studied from class-1 to class-10. Each year the department spent Rs 25 lakh in publishing text books in Maram dialect,” he said. Director of tribal affairs and hill department, Joseph Pauline said that the department is giving special advantage to Maram tribe while taking up various schemes in the field of education and other sectors. While taking up skill development initiative for the tribal youths by the department through M/s Jettwings, Guwahati, seven youths from the tribe were among 183 tribal youths who have been successfully placed in civil aviation and hospitality sectors after completion of training, said the director. Another 38 youths from the tribe were among 168 tribal youths currently undergoing training courses in civil aviation and
hospitality, he added. Talking about various initiatives initiated by the tribal affairs and hill department, the director said that through a three dimensional approach, the department has been implementing a number of schemes and programmes for upliftment and welfare of the scheduled tribes of the state. Targeting health services in remote interiors of tribal areas, the department in partnership with Karuna Trust through Public Private Partnership mode is running three healthcare centres in remote areas Thingpuikuol in Churachandpur, Impa village in Tamenglong and Chamu village in Ukhrul since 2014-15, said the director. In addition to three existing Eklavya Model Residential Schools in the state, funds for establishment of two more EMRSone at Loktak project in Churachandpur and another at Kamjong in Kamjong district have been sanctioned by Union ministry of tribal affairs at an estimated cost of Rs 16 crores per EMRS, added the director.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018
Mukul Sangma’s daughter to contest Ampati by-poll S hillon g, M ay 5 (PTI): Meghalaya Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangmas daughter Miani D Shira will be the Congress candidate for the May 28 by-election in Ampati constituency in the state, party officials said Saturday. AICC president Rahul Gandhi has approved Shiras name after her name was shortlisted and sent by the state party leadership for approval, they said quoting a communique by AICC general secretary Mukul Wasnik. The by-election was necessitated after Sangma resigned from Ampati after winning from Songsak seat as well in the state assembly election on February 27. The by-elections will be held on May 28 and the result will be declared on May 31. The last date of withdrawal is May 14. Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor told PTI that the election department has sought deployment of four companies of central armed police forces.
Mnp CM reassures bill to ZCNEI on ‘non-inclusion’ of Assam Zemes in ‘Framework’ I M A P U R , M AY 5 Nagaland from Assam. massacred in 2009 clash that oppression, belittling our protect indigenous people D(NPN): Zeme Council The council said the broke out between Dimasa immense contribution in IMPHAL, May 5: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Saturday reaffirmed his commitment to introduce a new bill similar to Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) to protect the indigenous people of the state. Singh said that the state government will put in best possible effort to table a bill similar to ILPS in the coming Assembly session likely to be held in July or August this year. Singh was speaking at Aajeevika Evam Kaushal Vikas Diwas organized by Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission in Imphal. While informing this, Singh Regd. No. : 824/18
urged the people to restrain from resorting to any unwanted activity guided by emotion, and to be patient and maintain calm for just three-four more months. He said that necessary committees would be constituted to consult all the stakeholders and draft a bill which would be agreeable to both the hill people and the valley people as soon as possible. It may be mentioned here that previous Congress government had introduced bills to protect the indigenous people for two times. However, after controversies surfaced, the government failed to enforce the bills as Act.
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present speculation that “Zeme Nagas of Assam have brushed aside from the main issue could be a historical blunder on the part of Nagas”, adding that “such an opportune and golden chance for a unified Naga homeland may never come again.” Further, ZCNEI pointed out that the first Naga sub-divisional headquarters was established at Asalu, Zeme Naga territory in the present Dima Hasao district, Assam. The council stated that 56 Zeme Nagas were
and Zeme Naga “over claimant of the land and rights of the Zemes”. In memory of those 56 Zemes, who laid down their lives to protect the Zeme land and territory, the ZCNEI said a monolith was erected at Asalu on April 25, 2018. However, the council stated that the present speculation “seems to be a big hiccup”, adding that exclusion Zeme Nagas did not augur well with the aspiration of a unified Naga homeland. The council also said it considered exclusion as “willful
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I, Ms. A Ngamyeih Konyak, D/o Nangran Konyak, resident of Tizit Village, Tizit, Mon : Nagaland solemnly declare that my father's name is inadvertently entered as Nangram K instead of Nangran Konyak in my educational documents and this refer to one and same person. From today my father name shall be known as Nangran Konyak in all my official documents. Notary Public Dimapur, Nagaland DP-3525
NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Sara S. Jamir Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Teka Longchar Deceased, has been filed by Shri. Taliyanger relation son R/o. H.No. Kuda Village Dimapur to draw Landed Property etc, who expired on 13.4.16. Covered by Patta No. 319, Dag No. 450, Mouza No. 3, Nagarjan Village. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 2/6/18. Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 1 day of 5/18. DP-3526
North East India (ZCNEI) Saturday expressed concern over the purported speculation that the Zeme Nagas in Assam were not included in the ‘Framework’ agreement, saying the exclusion was “tantamount to suppression of our rights and privilege.” In a press release, ZCNEI president, Raitu Elu Ndang, pointed out that Zeme was the second largest population in NC Hills, the present Dima Hasao, and indigenous inhabitants prior to the bifurcation of
Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.
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This is to clarify in connection to the Public Notice K-1240 dated May 4, 2018 of this newspaper (Nagaland Post) that, the said land was purchased collectively by brothers of Khrielenuo, thus become family common property/asset. Hence the question of sold out/ owned /occupied over the said plot of land to/by any society or individual does not arise. Anyone dealing with so would be doing at his/her own risk and we will not be held accountable/responsible. Neisetuolie Pfukha On behalf of Brothers K-1267 Mob. 9436659793
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Business Association of Darogapathar (BAD) heartily congratulates Shri. Sasank Ghatraj, who is the Executive Convenor of BAD and a bonafide citizen of Darogapathar Village for reaching the height of a Minister of State in the present PDA Government. The Association also would like to thank the Honourable Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and the PDA Government for having confidence in Shri. Sasank Ghatraj and appointing him to such high post. The BAD further extends its fullest support to Shri Sasank Ghatraj in all his endeavours and prays that he dispenses his responsibilities righteously.
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the form of supreme sacrifices made by the Zemes of Assam, including financial support etc.” ZCNEI has, therefore, urged the stakeholders to review the “Framework” in an accommodative spirit in the greater interest of Nagas and Zeme Nagas of Assam.
Dear Livi On this day, a baby girl was born on this earth without knowing anything but now a baby girl has turned to a beautiful lady who deserves a love from everyone. Ilokiu you are a really priceless gift for me and I’m lucky for that. God bless you and your parents. Happy Birthday my love. Lhokuthu Okimiye Chekiu Kabo. ________________________________ Happy birthday to our little super hero Rudra Mishra. May your day be filled with plenty of happiness and nothing but good times. From mom, Dad and relatives.
Sikkim sets an example for judicious use of bio-diversity: CM
Gan g tok , M ay 5 (PTI): The Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has said that his state has set an example for judicious use of its biodiversity for sustainable development. Sikkim has only over 12 per cent of the state’s area under cultivation, but the state has been able to provide livelihood to 64 per cent of its population by maintaining high agrogenetic diversity, Chamling said here yesterday. He was speaking at an international conference on biodiversity and sustainable development goals with the theme ‘Sustainable Livelihood and Protecting the Planet’. “We have consciously undertaken measures for judicious use of bio-diversity to create congenial environment for sustainable development. We may
be small in geographical area, but we have given high priority to maintaining rich bio-diversity, designing specific schemes to create payments and incentives for eco-system services” he said. Sikkim has achieved adequate yield of agricultural and horticultural produces to meet domestic demand by fully practising organic farming, he said. He said that protection of its forest was a priority of his government. The state government has laid down Sikkim Forest Tree (Amity & Reverence) Rules, 2017, wherein, any person can adopt a tree as his/her ‘mith’ or friend inspiring the people to adopt any tree as life-long companion. “I am a tree lover too and have adopted Rhododendron, the state tree as my mith,” he said.
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With great joy and immense pride, we the Nokmajiba Lemtor Semchir would like to thank God and express our heartiest congratulations and appreciations to our dearest Rev. Dr. Praveen Paul (wife Dr. Limasangla Lemtor) for being promoted to the post of Principle of UBS (Union Biblical Semenary) Pune, India. We would also like to thank the Management and authority for his promotion. We pray and wish him success in all his future endeavour specially for extention of God Kingdom. DP-3550
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With immense joy and honour, the MGOA would like to congratulate Dr. K.PEWEZO KHALO, District Programme Officer (UIP & RCH), Kiphiri for bringing laurels to our village, who have been conferred upon the award of “Outstanding Clinician in Microbiology by Venus International Foundation” for the exceptional practice and selfless dedication in the Medical Speciality. It is our prayer that the Almighty God take care and bless him in his achievement and success in the future endeavours too. Dr. Lhishelo Tsuha Er. Khrozo Letro Vice President, MGOA Gen. Secy. MGOA
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With colossal nobility and ecstasy we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Yangerla B., D/o Bendangtemsu Jamir & Nungsentila, Khensa Village for achieving Ph.D in English on the topic of “Phenomenology of Subalternity in William Shakespeare, Girish Karnad and Ratan Thiyam: A Study in postcolonial perspective” under the supervision of Prof. Nigamanada Das, Nagaland University. May the Almighty bestow his blessing in your entire venture and shine for our people. Sd/Sd/Imliyanger, President Temjennukshi, Gen. Secy.
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The Chumukedima Town Students’ Union would like to convey our sincere gratitude to Mr. Thejavizo Nakhro EAC cum Administrator Chumukedima Town Council for constructing the drainage and putting the culvert at 2nd gate and also providing substantial help to the wards of Chumukedima Town for temporary construction and cleaning of drainage system, which is one of the major problem and issue faced by the citizen of Chumukedima Town. The Union also expresses gratitude towards him and his staff for taking initiative to keep the town clean and hygienic by providing a new Vehicle, for cleaning the garbage. We further pray for him and his staff to have success and prosperous life.
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Kezhawelie Richa President Chumukedima Town Students’ Union
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Yeddyurappa’s remark draws sharp response NEW DELHI, May 5 (AGENCIES): Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa today asked BJP supporters to “tie up” non-voters and get them to cast their ballot for the party’s candidate in the upcoming assembly election in the southern state. Yeddyurappa, who is the saffron party’s candidate for chief minister, made the controversial remark while addressing a campaign rally in Belagavi district. “Don’t rest now. If you think that somebody isn’t voting, go to their homes, tie up their hands and legs and bring them to vote in favour of Mahantesh Doddagoudar,” ANI quoted him as saying. Mahantesh Basavantrai Doddagoudar is the BJP candidate from the Kittur constituency. Yeddyurappa’s remarks drew a sharp response from the Congress, which accused the veteran BJP leader of threatening voters. “A defeatist BJP facing rejection at the hands of Kannadigas is threatening voters in frustration. Mr Yeddyurappa, insulting democracy andintimidating voters will trounce the BJP decisively,” tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. Meanwhile,
Rs 120 cr seized in poll-bound K’taka
B.S. Yeddyurappa Prime Minister Narendra Modi took exception to the language used by Congress leaders against Yeddyurappa and asked people to “take revenge” against the party on polling day. “Congress uses foul language for Yeddyurappa ji, makes baseless allegations against him ignoring his age, contribution to society and experience in politics. Yeddyurappa Ji visited homes of poor and Congress mocked that too. This is an insult of the poor and cannot be tolerated,” Modi said at a rally in Shivamogga today. Both the BJP and the Congress have launched a campaign blitzkrieg in Karnataka, which goes to the polls on May 12. The ruling COngress is facing a tough challenge from the BJP, which is looking to return to power in the state after a five-year hiatus.
CBI books ex-CMD of PEC Limited New Delhi, May 5 (AGENCIES): Central Bureau of Investigation has booked Pisces Exim (I) Private Limited, its proprietor and directors, besides the then CMD of PEC Limited, which comes under the Commerce and Industry Ministry, and others for allegedly cheating the public sector company of Rs 531.72 crore. The case pertains to 15 associate-ship agreements entered between PEC Limited and Pisces Exim, under which the latter was to export a certain quantity of iron ore to a foreign buyer.
The Election Commission-appointed surveillance teams have seized suspect cash, jewellery and other inducements worth over Rs 120 crore in the poll-bound Karnataka, a senior official said on Saturday. Cash amounting to over Rs 67.27 crore, over five lakh litres of liquor worth Rs 23.36 crore, gold valued at 43.17 crore and other items such as pressure cookers, sarees, sewing machines, gutkha, laptops and vehicles, among others, worth about Rs 18.57 crore, have been seized, he said. The official said Rs 32.54 crore in cash, out of the total seizures of Rs 152.78 crore, has been released after verification. The figure also includes seized narcotics worth more than Rs 39.80 lakh, according to official data since the declaration of the elections for the Karnataka assembly. The seizures have been made by various surveillance, police and income tax department teams that have been deployed in the state by the poll panel to check the use of black money and illegal inducements, the official said.
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Trinamool leader killed; Cong activists attacked in Bengal
Berhampore, May 5 (AGENCIES): A Trinamool Congress leader was killed in Murshidabad and eight Congress activists were injured in bomb attacks in neighbouring Malda district as political violence continued in north and south Bengal districts in the run-up to the state West Bengal police escort Srijon Roy, brother-in-law panchayat elections. The ruling Trinamool of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mukul Roy. alleged that “CPI(M)-backed goons” brutally assaulted K O L K AT A , M AY 5 elections in the state. (AGENCIES): In a move The arrest of Srijon that is bound to trigger a Roy is likely to trigger a political row, the West Ben- political controversy in the gal Police have arrested the state, where the acrimony brother-in-law of Bharatiya between the BJP and BenJanata Party (BJP) leader gal’s ruling Trinamool ConMukul Roy on complaints gress has reached a peak filed six years ago. over the panchayat polls. Srijon Roy was arrested The elections, the last from Delhi on Friday and pan-Bengal exercise that brought to Kolkata the next will test the popularity of day, in connection with different parties before the complaints lodged in 2012 2019 Lok Sabha polls, are against him in more than a high-stake game for both one police station for tak- the parties. ing Rs 3 lakh each from a Police have slapped few people on the promise several charges under IPC of giving them jobs in the sections 420 (cheating and railways, according to police dishonestly inducing delivofficers who spoke on condi- ery of property), 406 (puntion of anonymity. ishment for criminal breach Mukul Roy was the of trust), 468 (forgery for the railway minister from March purpose of cheating), 471 20 till September 21, 2012, (using as genuine a forged when Trinamool Congress document), 472 (making or decided to walk out of the possessing counterfeit seal) UPA II government at the and 34 (acts done by several Centre. Mukul Roy is now persons in furtherance of the nodal leader of the BJP common intention) against in the upcoming panchayat Srijon Roy.
DON BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL LAKHUTI Wokha : Nagaland Jubilee Finance Committee
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This is to inform that there will be a meeting regarding the upcoming Golden Jubilee Celebration. Therefore, the committee convenor invites all the alumni and well wishers of DBHS Lakhuti from within & without the village residing in the following towns and cities to kindly attend the proposed meeting positively as scheduled. Wokha : Mr. Daniel Humtsoe ki (9436830554) Date : 18/05/18 Time : 10 AM Kohima : Mr. Michael Humtsoe ki (9436011095) Date : 18/05/18 Time : 05 PM Dimapur : Dr. Zubemo Humtsoe ki (9436065435) Date : 19/05/18 Time : 11 AM Yanpothung Yanthan, Convenor 98622 27273
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Kazirul Biswas, 45, one of its leaders from Sagardighi in Murshidabad district on Friday night. Biswas was rushed to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries on Saturday. Biswas’s death pushed the number of those killed in panchayat poll-related violence in the state to 12. Since nominations began on April 2, the election process has been marked by intimi-
dation and violence. “On Friday night, Kazirul Biswas was returning home after attending a party meeting at Balia. On the way, he was attacked by several CPI(M)-backed goons,” alleged Nur Jamal Sheikh, Trinamool’s Sagardighi block president. However, CPI(M) district secretary Mriganka Bhattacharya said, “This is a baseless allegation. The person was killed in a family dispute.”
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ealing of shops in Delhi under the Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee has widened the ambit of the process of by ordering crackdown on violations of sanctioned building plans. It includes shop-cum-residence complexes. It covers all shops, markets and establishments that have been functioning since 1960s or may be earlier. Some of the areas in South, West or North Delhi came up as refugee colonies post-Partition. The authorities then out of compassion allowed many of them start a commercial establishment in their residences as the refugees did not have enough means and the government was hamstrung. Four or five decades later, sealing of the vibrant markets which have been constructed, is ruining the commercial process in Delhi. There is nothing to support an illegal activity. But the law or a rule book is made for facilitation of the social process and not to hamper it. It is true that during the past over five decades many such commercial activities came up all over Delhi. The violators whether in 1950s or 60s had to pay gratification to municipal, constabulary and all others involved. So it happened with their connivance. At least 25 lakh shops are affected now. The commercial activity in Delhi has been hit. It is not for the first time it is happening. In 2006, too it was alleged that a mall-building firm was operating from the official residence of a judicial official. It allegedly belonged to his family. The judicially ordered sealing which ruined many small and medium business families having thriving businesses all over Delhi. These families had to close down reportedly to make those expensive shopping malls do business. That was unraveled by some newspersons. It caused raucous but did not solve the problems of the business people. The legalities are such that political persons, who want to work for the people, are also scared of wrath of a legal process. But such periodic idiosyncrasies ruin the commercial activities all over Delhi and many other parts of the country affecting ease of doing business. Now the Delhi Development Authority and civic bodies are involved. Often diktat comes from the environment panels and again industrial activities come to a freeze. The Delhi sealing exercise may seem an innocuous and legally justifiable but there is much underneath that thin veneer of so-called righteous action. It hides the hands that exploits the law to further the nests of those who have tons of money. Legally these are nice activities. Practically it ruins a city, businesses and takes the country quite a few paces back. Master plans forbid many activities. But Delhi or the entire country has seen how it is violated with willful participation of the authorities. They have their heydays whenever these activities take place. No process punishes them. Therefore, whosoever wants to punish the poor bread earners takes away life whereas they allow the dubious implementers of the law go scot free. The policy paralysis has hit India’s image and the country needs to sort it out once for all so that recurrent shocks are avoided.
DailyDevotion Judgment and the Love of God The time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God… —1 Peter 4:17 The Christian servant must never forget that salvation is God’s idea, not man’s; therefore, it has an unfathomable depth. Salvation is the great thought of God, not an experience. Experience is simply the door through which salvation comes into the conscious level of our life so that we are aware of what has taken place on a much deeper level. Never preach the experience— preach the great thought of God behind the experience. When we preach, we are not simply proclaiming how people can be saved from hell and be made moral and pure; we are conveying good news about God. In the teachings of Jesus Christ the element of judgment is always brought out— it is the sign of the love of God. Never sympathize with someone who finds it difficult to get to God; God is not to blame. It is not for us to figure out the reason for the difficulty, but only to present the truth of God so that the Spirit of God will reveal what is wrong. The greatest test of the quality of our preaching is whether or not it brings everyone to judgment. When the truth is preached, the Spirit of God brings each person face to face with God Himself. If Jesus ever commanded us to do something that He was unable to equip us to accomplish, He would be a liar. And if we make our own inability a stumbling block or an excuse not to be obedient, it means that we are telling God that there is something which He has not yet taken into account. Every element of our own self-reliance must be put to death by the power of God. The moment we recognize our complete weakness and our dependence upon Him will be the very moment that the Spirit of God will exhibit His power.
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All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. ~ Abraham Lincoln
Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018
Post-mortem
Some observations regarding the present education system
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ducation is the all- round manifestation of an individual. It makes a person what he/she ought to be. The parents give birth to a child, but it is through a proper system of education that the child is moulded to a complete man. Education makes a man think and act in the right direction. H.J. Van Dyke opines, “The true object of education should be to train one to think clearly and act rightly.” Education facilitates the complete development of body, mind and spirituality. A nation can flourish only through a proper system of education. Education enables a person to take his desired place in the bigger area of society. But the education, which fails to do so, cannot be called education in the truest sense of the term. According to Swami Vivekananda, “The education, which does not help the common mass of people to equip themselves for the struggle of life, which does not bring out strength of character, a spirit of philanthropy and the courage of a lion, is it worth the name? If we judge the present system of education in vogue in India, we are bound to conclude that it has failed to achieve its end. After the independence of the country, many commissions have been formed to suggest a proper system of secondary and Higher Education. The Commissions have submitted their reports. Organisations like U.G.C, NCERT have been set up to regulate and enhance the standard of education. But the things are remaining unchanged. It is admitted on all hands that vocational education and skill development should be given proper emphasis. But still, it is far from being implemented, as a result of which, our students are deprived of receiving beneficial education. So, the country is full of literate uneducated, forming the long queue in front of the employment exchanges in search of white-collar jobs. But “Delhi Dur Asths”- for them, jobs is a distant star. So, these hungry young men are turned into angry young men and are being dragged to moral turpitude. On April 2, 2018, Shri P.B. Acharya, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland spoke on the “Academic Assembly of felicitation to prominent personalities, Governor Award and Scholarship to students, Programme”, organized by Janjati Shiksha Samiti (J.S.S), Kevijau Colony, Dimapur. Commenting on the present system of education in the state of Nagaland and the whole country, Hon’ble Governor pointed out that the graduates, who are coming out of the colleges and universities are not employable and hence, have become redundant. He stressed for skill development and urged colleges and universities to introduce skill development courses, which would open employment opportunities, avenues for self- employment and empower graduating students. He also called for a dialogue between industries and universities, so that the latter know the kind of graduates required for the industrial sector. So, far as the system of education prevailing in Nagaland is concerned, it shows a dismal picture. Everthing is in a mess here. Right to Education (RTE) has been passed in our parliament. One of its features is that up to Cl.8, non- detention policy is to be followed, which means that weak students, failed in regular tests, would be coached in extra classes and would appear in Re-Tests, after which they would be promoted to next higher classes.
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ome weeks ago, two young women searching for Room on rent near Don Bosco School came to our compound near the School. My wife admitted them to our verandah and enquired about their Identities. They said they are from Sümi Tribe just adjoining Kohima District but said “Tenyidie si mo liei”(do not know Tenyidie) in considerably correct Tenyidie. They mentioned their acquaintance to the MLA of their Constituency, a Mister such and such and said he came out successful in the last Election but missed a berth in the Government. On their mentioning about their MLA missing a berth in the Government, and knowing the Sümis hardly need any prodding on humor, in half joke but with a grain of Truth, I said, “Nagaland accepts any kind of Government with endless ‘Thanks-Giving Services’ and much solemn Prayers; the State would accept even a Government from Lucifer with loud
Theoretically, the system appears to be comprehensive, but in practice, it is faulty. Year after year, the students are getting promotion to next higher classes without getting knowledge of their original classes. The students know that even if they don’t study properly, then also, they would be promoted to next higher classes. Parents and Teachers also know it, as a result of which, a sense of apathy has developed among all concerned. In the Board Examination in Cl-9, a large number of students fail and ultimately, become drop-outs. Of course, now-a-days, Government of Nagaland has realized the shortcoming of the Non-Detention Policy and is trying to rectify it to some extent. But the desired outcome is yet to be achieved. Now-a-days, more emphatic is laid on the objective, very short and short types of question. Of course, it has got some advantages. The students are compelled to read the whole book and they become thorough. But in this system, there is very little scope for the students to develop their originality. In our time, in the subjects like History, Geography etc., we used to consult two or three books and prepare the answers. We were made to toil hard, which helped us to develop our habit of self- sufficiency. But now-a-days, students need not do that. The whole system has been stereotyped and it does not help the students to develop their original thinking capacity. It is something like spoon-feeding. In Nagaland, most of the High and Higher Secondary Schools are under private management. Most of these schools are not receiving any aid from the Government. So, these schools cannot maintain themselves nicely. They are not in a position to provide basic necessary facilities like play-ground, library, science laboratory etc. to the students. The students reading in most of the private schools are deprived of these facilities. But these private schools are producing the results. They keep up the pass percentage of the Board Examinations. If the results of HSLC & HSSLC Examinations are carefully studied, it is found that the performances of most of the Government High or Higher Secondary schools are below average. In-spite of getting all the facilities, what is the performance of Govt. Schools? Private schools are there all over the country. But in no other state, except Nagaland, the results of HSLC & HSSLC are so much depending on the performance of private schools. It is a hindrance towards the upliftment of the standard of education of this state. Due to the acute shortage of funds, most of these private schools are not in a position to pay the required salaries to their teachers. The trachers are ill-paid. The salaries, which they received from their schools, are not sufficient enough to make both ends meet. How can the standard of education be improved, if the teachers are starving? In the Teachers’ Day celebration, many high-sounding words are showered on the teachers. But does the society really feel for them? Of course, the teachers are practicing private tuitions. But this cannot and should not be the means to satisfy their requirements. In most of the private schools, the teachers are receiving scanty salaries and that too, adding fuel to the fire, are not regularly paid to them. Are we not digging the grave of education?
Prayer.” Merrily they accepted my blunt humor with subdued laughter. Nagaland is full of ordinary nice and decent people of peace with no intention of evil: let me repeat again: ‘with no intension of evil’ but brutally casual politically and may accept any Government, even one with colossal tract records of financial mismanagement! People out to change their society with Political power often make great deal of evil without being evil, and show no remorse for the wrongs they did. Long ago Prophet Jeremiah said, ‘they do not know how to blush’. Eichmen described a simple, common career bureaucrat, played immense role in eliminating millions and millions of Jews; to the last, he claimed he was innocent. Polpot and his regime in Cambodia set out to change their society and forcibly sent the white collared educated class to go the field in the Villages to till the land and
In most of the countries of the world, teaching is an honorable profession and the teachers are held in high esteem in the society. They are well- paid and are placed in a secured position. But in our country and particularly, in our state, the situation is reverse. If we exclude the Govt. High and Higher secondary schools, the fate of all the private schools teachers are more or less the same. In most of the private schools, the security of job is not there. So, the teachers are also oscillating. Insufficient salary and absence of job security do not attract the talented persons to the profession of teaching. Teaching has been the last career option for the employmentseekers of our country. The result is the deterioration of the academic standard. Young men and women, who joined this profession under the compulsion of circumstances, are something like seasonal birds. Just after joining the schools, they start appearing interviews one after another in different offices and ultimately, if fortune favors any of them, he/she rushes out of the boundary of the school heaving a sigh of relief. Now, what becomes the condition of that school, where a teacher has resigned in the middle of the session? How can a school flourish if it does not have a set and permanent teaching staff ? How can we improve the standard of education, if the things go on in their way? The Parents and guardians are spending a lot for the education of their children. The expenditures incurred on children education (by the parents and guardians) are being maximized day by day. Mr. Shivaji Sarkar in his article “Education is for the rich” (Published in Nagaland post on April 9, 2018) has written, “Fees are being continuously raised for the last over 20 years. Students are being forced to fund their education through debt. Over half of the students, who graduate attain their degrees with high debt burden. The concept of Welfare State is crumbling. Education is apparently no more the responsibility of the government”. “Almost all educational institutions are being forced to have a cut in allocation and give undertaking that they would earn 30 to 35 percent of their budgetary expenses themselves. This has led to increase in fees by even government-run institutions like IITS, IIMS, IIMC and NIFT.” (Thanks to Mr. Shivaji Sarkar). If the cost of providing education goes up in this way, how can the target of a qualitative Education system be- achieved? The Government is deaf, the parents are frustrated, the children are crying, the teachers are starving. In a nutshell, this is the picture of present education system. The College education is also not better than this. In most of the colleges, classes are not regularly held due to this or that reason. Discipline is in a miserable state. The whole blame cannot be laid on the student community. Certainly, men at the helm of affairs cannot wash their hands clean of responsibility. They have not been able to channelize the energies of the young students properly. Mal-practice has become a very common feature in every college and university Examination. But what is the way out of it? Will the things go on in this way? Parents and guardians are an integral part of the Education system. Education is a quadrilateral, the four sides of which are the students, the teachers, the Management and the
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do hard labor. Millions and millions of innocent Cambodians men, women and children, died in the re-education program of the regime. The International Court of Justice sought to charge him of genocide, but on his dead bed in a simple jungle Camp under a mosquito net, Polpot innocently claimed: “I am a simple harmless Teacher; I did not kill anybody”! The thousands of skulls of the dead Cambodians that died during Polpot’s re-education program of the population under his regime bear stark witness to the unimaginable evil they did. The regime eliminated 1.5 innocent Cambodians. On the collapse of former communist Yugoslavia, Karadzic of Serbia killed thousands of innocent Muslims on a program of ‘Social Cleansing’ and evaded International Court of Justice for many years, finally arrested, he proudly said he did nothing wrong! It is surprising decent, non-violent educated people, full of ardent Christianity;
parents. So, parents and guardians play a very dominant role to promote the education of the children. Most of the parents fall into two categoriesover- conscious and unconscious. Over - conscious parents are too much concerned regarding the studies of their children. They guide and dominate their children at very step and do not allow their children to develop the power of free thinking. At a certain age, the children should be allowed some reasonable freedom to develop his or her inherent qualities. But this sort of parents are not allowing this, as a result of which, their children are becoming mentally handicapped. They cannot develop the power of free thinking and depend on their parents too much, which ultimately produces negative results. These sorts of parents try to materialize their unfulfilled desire through their children. Suppose, I wanted to become a doctor. But I could not. Now, I want that my son or daughter should become a doctor. So, after passing the HSLC Examination, I am compelling my son or daughter to go for Science, though he or she may not have any aptitude for Science subjects. The result is a big zero. He or she cuts a sorry figure and ultimately, becomes disappointed. The unconscious parents do not care for their children at all. The children go on in their own way. My son is going out at four in the afternoon and is not coming back upto nine at night and I am not asking him where he has spent so many hours. I am witnessing late night T.V. films with my adolescent son and daughter. Out of my affection, I have presented my son, who is reading in cl-9 or 10, a bike and a costly mobile phone. All the time, he is found to be biking and his mobile phone is always by the side of his ear. I am not enquiring whether my children are going to school regularly or not. I do not enquire whether they are preparing their studies or not. My son or daughter sits tight in front of T.V. most of the time and I do not object to it. Can I be called an ideal father? Certainly not! Proper care should be taken at home to develop the mind and character of the children. Particularly, mothers have a great role to play to mould the character of their children. Unless the parents in general and the mothers in particular are conscious, the children can never be well brought- up. It is said that an educated mother is equal to one hundred teachers. Future is taking its birth in the wombs of the mothers, so, unless the mothers are awake, the society as a whole cannot flourish. In some families, parents are quarrelling over this or that in front of their children. In many families, the relation between the husband and the wife is not cordial. All these have a very adverse impact on the children. In such families, it is found that the children are mentally paralyzed. They are diverted and ultimately become a prey to drug addiction and other derogatory practices. I have tried to draw a penpicture of the dark side of the present day education system in my humble writing. If I hurt anybody in my write-up, I fervently beg apology for this. Let a flawless education system be established in our state and the whole country and enlighten our present and future generations. Navojyoti Datta, Sematilla Colony, Dimapur
devoid of any evil thoughtlessly do monstrous political evils. The Reverend of the Dutch Reformed Church resigned from the Church service, entered Politics, and became the chief architect of the infamous evil apartheid regime of South Africa and brought immense injustice to the natives. It is non-understandable in the Church, ordinarily nice, gentle, well meaning people without the slightest sign of being evil preaching forgiveness and love tirelessly for a career show no forgiveness or compassion. That is evil. Many politicians in Nagaland, simple, normal common citizens drift into Political career without being evil and without any deep political ideology casually do unimaginable misdeeds. Nagaland is full of terribly casual political population without evil do immense evil. They had no motive for the evil deeds, the evils deeds just happened casually in their career. They do the evils without any inherent
capacity of thought, comprehension or conscience. Understandably, they have no remorse for the evil deeds they did. Evil deeds done without evil intension and remorseless, is a thought-defying evil monster. The state unconsciously builds political systems and privileges of governance that favour the rich and the wealthy who become richer and wealthier the common people can never imagine. The world population
Real change: A mirage in Nagaland
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hy does change seem so desirable and so exhilarating in our times today? Barrack Obama’s presidential campaign of 2008 was fueled by the promise of change. It produced a result that was certainly not ordinary, but whether the election of Barrack Obama should be regarded as a seismic event in the history of the United States or a more regular kind of political landmark is a matter of opinion. In Myanmar today, there is continuous debate on whether or not the new government means real change or whether it is no more than the old army dictatorship in new civilian garb. The same can be said of the PDA government in Nagaland. Change was the slogan and Mantra of the NDPP – BJP combine during the election campaign, and change was declared to have come to Nagaland after the formation of the PDA government. Change in Nagaland, however, is going more and more the Burmese style of dictatorship in new civilian garb. Leaving aside all conventional propriety in government formation, the PDA government has expanded its ministry by appointing no less than 13 non-elected party functionaries with Cabinet and Minister of State status. This is not the change that the people had wanted and anticipated. Nagaland had wanted structural and system change in governance. Under no circumstances and by no stretch of imagination can one justify that such dictatorial appointments can bring about the much desired and needed system change in the governance of the state and its people. The impulse of the NDPP–BJP is clearly towards self-preservation and accumulation, and not true change in the right direction and transformation. What is even more surprising and shocking is the attitude of the principle opposition party, NPF, and the Congress party. Both the parties have come out against the appointments only because it violates the Election Model Code of Conduct which has come into effect on April 26, and not for the unprincipled and morally unethical appointment to such public offices which is purely dictatorial and will only encourage sycophancy. Justifying such appointments, if not for its violation of the Election Model Code of Conduct, by the main opposition party NPF does not at all augur well for the Naga people and for democracy. Such appointments are against constitutional propriety and the unwritten convention demands that it is not dishonored. Nagas have suffered enough due to the blatant misuse of discretionary power by the powers that be and until and unless the political leaders stop abusing such powers citing political expediency, true real change will only remain a mirage to the Naga people. Benito Z. Swu
today is a little more that 2.1 billion and the wealth of 632 super-rich persons in the world is more than the total wealth of the whole population of the world. It is O.K. Bill Gates and Zuckerbeg became super-rich by their God-given uncommon foresight, vision and wisdom but money produced with politics and by political system are thought defying immense evil monster. (Next time, how to eliminate political monster) Thepfulhouvi Solo
Reader’s Post Calls to prosper
Sir,
Nagas, irrespective of tribes, rich or poor, young or old, needs sincerity. Sincerity within me, sincerity from the poor day wagers and vegetable vendors to the bureaucrats and ministers will only make the people prosper. Let us step towards sincerity in our own little way to see our prosperous Nagaland. Wangmao S. Konyak, Signal Angami, Dimapur
Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018
RTI reply sheds light on Parrikar’s health status
Manohar Parrikar
advised by the doctors treating me to avoid physical contact with files for the time being on account of possibility of secondary infection as part of ongoing treatment. “I have therefore authorised principal secretary to the Chief Minister and in his absence Secretary to the Chief Minister to record my decisions/directions on the government correspondence including files/notes and append his signature for disposal of the same till further
orders.” In his complaint to the Crime Branch, Silveira, who was arrested last month for uploading up a false Facebook post hinting at the Chief Minister’s death, has also said it was illegal for government files to be endorsed by representatives designated by the Chief Minister, especially when the latter was “unfit” to hold office. “The Crime Branch should probe as to how gover nment business, especially which passes through the CMO can be legally allowed to happen, when the files are not endorsed by Parrikar, but his secretaries,” he told reporters after filing his complaint. While Crime Branch officials have acknowledged the receipt of the complaint, CMO sources said, that the current arrangement was legal in
every way, although of a temporary nature. “The Secretaries mentioned in the Chief Minister’s note have been authorised by the Chief Minister to sign on government correspondence in his behalf. This is a temporary arrangement only, until Parrikar returns,” a CMO official said, on condition of anonymity. Parrikar, who was first hospitalised in a local medical facility on February 15 for stomach pain, was rushed to a New York-based health facility last month. While there is no official confirmation of the severity of his ailment, both from the local BJP unit as well as the CMO, the latter through informal statements released to the media, has maintained (From p-1) that Parrikar is suffering Principal Chief Confrom “mild pancreatitis”. servator of Forest and Chief Wildlife warden Nagaland, S.P. Tripathi highlighted about the Nagaland Zoological Park and informed that it was state government with tribal the 25 model Zoos of the hohos and people towards country. Tr i p a t h i t h a n k e d achieving a sustainable ecothe minister and his colnomic development. For leagues for visiting the this, NDPP has requested park and sought support all sections of society to join their support to take the hands with the government Zoo forward. Secretary towards achieving sustain- Environment, Forest & Cliable economic develop- mate Change, Imtienla also ment. spoke on the occasion.
NZP declared ‘Polythene Free Zone’
NDPP backs PDA govt’s mini-Hornbill Festivals (From p-1) hotels, restaurants, fashion designers and event management companies. The long duration and expanse of the Hornbill as mini-Hornbill festivals would benefit entrepreneurs of not only Kohima and Dimapur but of other parts of the state. Though policies like mini-Hor nbill Festival, NDPP said the PDA government’s development agenda would facilitate the improvement and upgradation of existing facilities in all interior areas and districts in all aspects of accommodation, transport and conveyance, better road communication, training for tour operator
and travel agencies. By opening up all districts through the mini-Hornbill Festivals, NDPP claimed that it would also promote and inspire documentation of the rich Naga cultural heritage including various folklore. NDPP also said the PDA government also aimed at
empowering tribal hohos and popularise tribal celebrations as national and international events to that the state and the people become known for positive aspects. NDPP expressed the hope that the effort will help to evolve a cohesive partnership between the
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K at h ua , m ay 5 (AGENCIES): An irate mob on Saturday stopped the vehicle of BJP minister Sham Lal Chaudhary as they pressed for a CBI probe into the Kathua rapemurder incident. The public health engineering minister was on his way to attend a board meeting when the sloganshouting crowd gheraoed his car at Kootah Morh in Hiranagar area, officials said. The group also pelted stones at the minister’s vehicle, but the police swiftly cleared the crowd, they said. The crime branch has arrested eight persons, including a juvenile, for allegedly raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl from a nomadic community at Kathua recently.
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Panaji, May 5 (IANS): Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, currently undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer in a US hospital, cannot sign government files due to risk of infection, a RTI petitioner said, citing official documents. City businessman Kenneth Silveira, who obtained the February 28 memo signed by Parrikar through the Right to Information Act, has now filed a complaint with the Goa Police’s Crime Branch claiming signing of government correspondence and notings by Secretaries to the Chief Minister’s Office instead of Parrikar, who is medically unfit to hold office, was illegal, and requesting a probe. T h e Fe b r u a r y 2 8 memo, released to the media during a press conference here on Saturday, has Parrikar say: “I have been
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exchanges. Getting in now enables investors to convert rupees into cryptocurrencies, which they can later swap for other coins via private trading platforms even after the central bank’s rules take hold. “There is a positive sentiment in the industry that the government will not ban trading in cryptocurrencies, and even if formal banking channels cannot be used, people can move to crypto-
in February that they should be banned as a payment system. But many investors hope the government will soften the RBI’s blow by regulating cryptocurrencies rather than banning them outright. A panel with members from the RBI, the finance ministry and markets regulator Sebi is expected to soon formulate a recommendation on what to do next.
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New Delhi, May 5 (Agencies): A month after the RBI barred regulated lenders from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions, trading volumes have surged dramatically alongside a sharp rally in prices. Exchange operators, investors and analysts say people are rushing to take advantage of a three-month window the RBI has given lenders to sever ties with cryptocurrency traders and
crypto trading platforms,” said Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, a cryptocurrency exchange. “New investors are coming to our exchanges while existing ones are regaining interest after the drop because they’re getting good value and are making money as the prices of cryptocurrencies move higher,” he said. Prices of the volatile bitcoin in the country are back up to Rs 6,18,000 ($9,270), recovering from a low of Rs 3,50,001 after the RBI’s announcement in early April. Average daily volumes have also seen a sharp recovery and were as high as $75 million, close to levels before the rule changes, according to Pune, India-based cryptocurrency exchange Coindelta. The government has taken a tough stance against the use of virtual currencies, fearing they could be used to finance illegal activities. The finance minister said
HYDERABAD, May 5 (PTI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said his ministry has accorded permission to auto makers Bajaj and TVS for making vehicles that run using 100 per cent bioethanol made out of rice and wheat straw. “I told the managements of Bajaj and TVS to make ethanol based bike and auto rickshaws. They made it. I am giving them permission and the auto rickshaws or bikes or scooters will run on 100 per cent bio-ethanol,” he said. The Road, Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister was speaking during the launching ceremony of a Telugu news daily here. Gadkari suggested that institutions engaged in agricultural research take up topics such as biofuel to reduce dependency on oil imports. He said rice straw, as
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to design their own portfolio based on two investment options: Auto Choice and Active Choice. However, the decision to raise the cap came with a clause of tapering of the equity allocation after the age of 50 years. The PFRDA also allowed partial withdrawals from the fund for studies or business. “Partial withdrawals will now be allowed to NPS subscribers who wish to improve their employability or acquire new skills by pursuing higher education/ acquiring professional and technical qualifications,” the pension authority said. Partial withdrawals for setting up a new business and acquiring a new business will also be allowed by individual NPS subscribers. The board also approved the proposal to change the investment grade rating from ‘AA’ to ‘A’ for corporate bonds.
New Delhi, May 5 (PTI): The new telecom policy is likely to be rolled out by next month, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said Friday. “We want to place it (the telecom policy) before the Cabinet in four weeks. It will be open for public comments for two weeks, then we will finalise everything in a week and send to the Cabinet after that. It will be in place in June,” Sundararajan told reporters here. The DoT has already issued draft of the new telecom policy. The draft policy branded as National Digital Communications Policy 2018 was unveiled by the gov-
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New Delhi, May 5 (Agencies): Private sector subscribers of National Pension System can now opt for investing up to 75% in equities as the Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has approved increasing cap on equity investment in ‘active’ choice from 50%. More equity investments could give impetus to the stock market. “Presently there is a cap of 50% on equity investment under active choice in NPS. The proposal on increasing the cap on equity investment in the active choice to 75% from current 50% has been approved by the Board,” the PFRDA said in a statement. Currently, NPS and APY have a cumulative subscriber base of over 2.13 crore with total Asset Under Management (AUM) of more than Rs. 2.38 lakh crore. NPS offers subscribers
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realise its vision. “For this, first, ADB should encourage adoption of country systems. Many countries in the region, including India, have sound country system and social and environmental safeguards. We would do well to adopt country systems for procurement safeguards and other fiduciary policies,” Garg said. Cautioning the ADB against adopting differentiated approach while lending to countries, the secretary said, “We do not believe differential pricing will either add to its capital, which is not needed at this moment, or lead to any significant revenue. Therefore, probably, pursuing this idea may not be very advisable.” He said ADB should factor in the number of poor people living in the country, besides income inequality and geographical imbalances, for resource allocation.
New Delhi, May 5 (PTI): Gold prices reclaimed the Rs 32,000-level by rising Rs 100 to Rs 32,080 per 10 grams Saturday, taking strength from scattered buying by local jewellers amid a firm trend overseas. Silver also strengthened by Rs 200 to Rs 40,500 per kg due to increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Gold prices firmed up after falling for three straight days, mainly because of fresh buying by local jewellers at the domestic spot market, coupled with a better trend globally. Globally, gold rose 0.26 per cent to USD 1,315 an ounce and silver by 0.64 per cent to USD 16.50 an ounce in New York yesterday as the dollar backed off its day’s highs, raising demand for the precious metals. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity rebounded by Rs 100 each to Rs 32,080 and Rs 31,930 per ten grams, respectively. It had lost Rs 220 in the previous three days.
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Manila, May 5 (PTI): India Saturday asked ADB to invest in fintech and health startups to help improve the quality of life in Asia while sharpening focus on infrastructure lending by ensuring loan disbursals within a year of request. Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) should factor in the number of poor people in a country while deciding resource allocation. He was speaking on the sidelines of ADB’s annual board meeting. The multilateral lender is making efforts to create ‘Strategy 2030’ to sustain its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty and to achieve sustainable growth in Asia and the Pacific. “ADB should continue to place its primary focus on infrastructure creation, energy, communication, transportation, cities, rivers
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Heads of polling stations and clerks receive ballot boxes for parliamentarian elections in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday.
urge supporters to take part in the elections. The video featuring Rhayem and others like it direct viewers to a website that lists candidates who have publicly called for the decriminalization of homosexuality, as well as those who have come out against the move. “Discrimination is a disqualifier,” reads the top page of the campaign website. Lebanon’s elections have seen an influx of candidates from outside the country’s traditional party
Pak army chief confirms death sentence for 11 Taliban rebels ISLAMABAD, May 5 (AGENCIES): Pakistan’s army chief has confirmed death sentences for 11 “hardcore terrorists” after military courts found them guilty of carrying out multiple attacks that killed 60 civilians and security forces in recent years. In a statement on Saturday, the military said Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa also approved imprisonment for three people for their involvement in acts of terrorism. It says the 11 convicted Pakistani Taliban had killed 36 civilians and 24 troops
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system. Many of these are civil-society activists who have campaigned on both bread-and-butter issues and improved human rights. The traditional political class, activists argue, has sunk the country into deeper debt, failing infrastructure and a rapidly swelling unemployment rate. “What we say very simply is that we are against discrimination between Lebanese, between male Lebanese and female Lebanese, between any Lebanese community and any other Lebanese community,” said
candidate Rania Masri, who is part of the independent Kollouna Watani list. “We want to end all discriminatory policies. So naturally that includes the LGBTQ community,” said Masri. Kollouna Watani (“We are all our nation” in English) is the country’s largest coalition of civil-society members, with 66 candidates. Along with improved women’s rights and economic rights, it has made decriminalizing homosexuality part of its election platform. But that announcement was preceded by an endorsement of gay rights by one of the country’s oldest political parties, the Kataeb party of Lebanon. The party, which mimicked Italy’s fascists in its early years in the 1930s, has since been associated with the country’s Christian right wing. It was also one of several militias that participated in Lebanon’s bloody civil war, but has in recent years tried to modernize its image with more inclusive programs.
V i rg i n i a , M ay 5 (AGENCIES): US Navy has said it will re-establish its Second Fleet, as Russia becomes more assertive. Chief of Naval Operations Adm John Richardson said the fleet, disbanded in 2011, would oversee forces on the US East Coast and North Atlantic. He said the National Defense Strategy, published earlier this year, made it clear that the era of great power competition had returned. The strategy makes countering Russia and China a priority. The fleet, which was
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The rank and file of the JD(U) 38th A/C Wokha Longsa Unit would like to express our appreciation and profound gratitude to the Governor of Nagaland Shri. P.B. Acharya and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri. Neiphiu Rio for acknowledging Shri. Y.M. Humtsoe JD(U) for his hard work and dedication by appointing him as a member to the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) Government in the status of Minister of State. The Unit once again re-affirms its unflinching faith on the leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio the hon’ble minister of Nagaland and Shri. Y.M. Humtsoe that this new PDA Government will usher in a new era of peace, stability, development and inclusiveness to our people.
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bureau, Stephen Creamer, to open discussion on air navigation and safety issues. The heads of North and South Korea last month signed the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification on the Korean Peninsula during the first meeting between leaders of the two countries in 10 years. They committed themselves to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and pledged to bring a formal end to the Korean War, 65 years after hostilities ceased.
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California, May 5 (AGENCIES): The American space agency NASA has launched its latest mission to Mars. InSight will be the first probe to focus its investigations predominantly on the interior of the Red Planet. The lander - due to touch down in November - will put seismometers on the surface to feel for “Marsquakes”. These tremors should reveal how the underground rock is layered - data that can be compared with Earth to shed further light on the formation of the planets 4.6 billion years ago. “As seismic waves travel through [Mars] they pick up information along the way; as they travel through different rocks,” explained Dr Bruce Banerdt, InSight’s principal investigator. “And all those wiggles you see on seismograms - scientists understand how to pull that information out. After we’ve gotten many, many Marsquakes from different directions, we can put together a three dimensional view of the inside of Mars.” Thick fog did not affect the launch on an Atlas rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 04:05 local time (12:05 BST) on Saturday. NASA last sent seismometers to the Red Planet on the Viking landers in the 1970s. But these missions failed to detect ground vibrations because the instruments were positioned on the body of the probes. All they recorded was the landers’ shaking as the wind whistled by. InSight, by contrast, is going to place its seismometers directly in the Martian dirt.
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Seoul, May 5 (AGENCIES): First, they embraced. Then South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong Un, last month planted a tree and talked alone before committing their countries to denuclearization and further talks to bring a formal end to their conflict. At the stroke of midnight in Seoul on Saturday (11 a.m. ET Friday), the goodwill continued, with North Korea adjusting its clocks 30 minutes forward to be in the same time zone as its southern neighbor. North Korean state news agency KCNA called the moment “the first practical step taken after the historic third north-south summit meeting to speed up the process for the north and the south to become one.” The time change was ordered by decree of the Supreme People’s Assembly, the news agency reported. Another sign of the rapprochement will come next week, when a team from the UN’s Interna-
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Beirut, May 5 (AGENCIES): Ameen Rhayem could face up to a year in jail if he is charged with violating Lebanon’s Article 534 “simply for loving another man.” The activist makes that point in a video produced by Beirut-based sexual-rights group the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE) in advance of the country’s elections on Sunday, the first vote in nine years. The difference this time around: For the first time in Lebanese history, electoral candidates are promoting gay rights, marking the most high-level endorsement of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender protection in the Arab world. Nearly 100 candidates have publicly called for the decriminalization of homosexuality. “Before now, there was no politician that was able to publicly endorse the removal of article 534,” said AFE’s executive director Georges Azzi in an interview with CNN. The phenomenon has driven LGBT activists to
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The Dimapur District National People's Party (NPP) officials and members extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the PDA Government under the dynamic leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, the Chief Minister of Nagaland for inducting the party senior members, Shri. Ato Yeputhomi, President, Shri. Sasank Ghatraj, General Secretary and Shri. G. Viccashe Sumi, Convenor Disciplinary Committee into the PDA Government body, the unique policy and decision is the sign of trust of alliance, for people's government, transparency, checks and balance in governance. DP-3536
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Sir Paul & Dame Darcey honoured at palace S ir Paul McCartney has been made a companion of honour by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. The 75-year-old Beatle, who was knighted 20 years ago, was given the award for his services to music. A Companion of Honour is awarded for the most outstanding achievements at a national level and there can only ever be a maximum of 65 at any given time. Dancer and Strictly judge Darcey Bussell was also made a dame by the Queen. Both received their honours at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on Friday morning. Sir Paul said: “I see this as a huge honour for me and my family and I think of how proud my Liverpool mum and dad would have been to see this.” Dame Darcey com-
pared the ceremony to getting married and also suggested Prince Harry could be Strictly Come Dancing’s first royal contestant. “I would love to see Harry ... I think he would try everything. He’d probably be great on Strictly, wouldn’t he? He would be fantastic,” she said. She also revealed she had previously invited the
Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to sit in the Strictly audience, adding “that would be extraordinary”. Speaking about her damehood, she said: “It’s been a shock, it’s kind of like getting married, and you realise you’re suddenly here and it’s nearly over. “I wasn’t expecting it at all. I’m still supporting
the dance world and for me it’s recognition for all the dance institutions I’m involved with.” She was honoured for her services to dance, following a career spanning 30 years. The icon has had 18 Number One albums in the UK, including releases with The Beatles, Wings, and his solo output. Over his 61-year career, he has collaborated with a ton of stars including Foo Fighters, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Rihanna, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, 10cc, Rod Stewart, and more. McCartney has also been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame twice – with The Beatles, and as a solo artist – and has won 18 Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and more. In 2014, he received the Songwriter’s Songwriter Award at the NME Awards. (BBC/NME)
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Television Academy to honour ‘13 Reasons Why’
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Reasons W h y ” , “One Day at a Time” and “Andi Mack” are among the recipients of the 11th Annual Television Academy Honors. Selected from a “record number” of submissions, the 2018 honorees represent “some of the most meaningful and relevant series, programmes
and documentaries of the past year”, the organization said on Friday. The other honorees are “Daughters of a Destiny”, “Forbidden: Undocumented & Queer in Rural America”, “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” and “LA 92”. “Our dynamic television landscape is a catalyst for raising awareness of relevant issues around the
globe,” Television Academy Chairman and CEO Hayma Washington said in a statement to variety. com. “We are proud to be part of an industry that spreads understanding, uncovers truth, encourages compassion and shines a light on darkness.” These honorees will be celebrated at a special presentation and reception on May 31 in Hollywood, California, hosted for the 10th consecutive year by actress-producer-activist Dana Delany. “Every year I learn something new and am inspired by the work that is recognized,” Delany said. This year’s honorees specifically represent programming that depicts a spectrum of issues ranging from sexual harassment to LGBTQ prejudice and acceptance to veterans’ healthcare, teen mental health and suicide, racial discrimination, immigrant rights and social justice. (IANS)
Loving your country not enough to be patriot, says Alia Don’t blame personal life of actress for film’s failure: Rani
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ctress Alia Bhatt, who plays a spy in the forthcoming film “Raazi”, says she learnt a new definition of patriotism which is more about contribution to the well-being of people selflessly rather than just feeling proud and loving your country. “I learnt that what we believe is patriotism is quite opposite of what true patriotism is. We say we are patriots because we are living in the country and we love our country, but that is not enough,” Alia told media here on Friday. “We have to participate in activities that may not be beneficial to you but the larger population. During the journey of narrating the character, this is what I learnt which made me participate in things much more actively. What is the point of having so many followers on social media if I can’t use my voice?” The actress went to a village in Maharashtra along with superstar Aamir Khan on May 1 to actively participate in ‘shramdaan’ in the process of water conservation. (IANS)
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ctress Rani Mukerji, who is currently riding high on the success of her comeback film “Hichki”, says age or marital status of an actress has nothing to do with a films failure or success. Asked if she feels that age and marital status of an actress considered detrimental in the industry, Rani told IANS over phone from Mumbai: “The success of ‘Hichki’ has changed a lot of that thinking... It is important to understand that the au-
dience is changing. They want to see a good film and a content oriented film... When you give them a good film they don’t really care what your martial
status is.” Rani, 40, says that the audience wants to be “entertained by films”. “What I am doing in my personal life is none of anyone’s business... What I do outside my work is not really important as long as I am doing films and the roles that suit me and the roles which I feel the audience will connect with,” she added. The actress is married to Yash Raj Films’s head honcho Aditya Chopra. She tied the knot in 2014
and welcomed her first child -- a daughter named Adira in 2015. The “Aiyyaa” actress asserts that “so many actresses have already proven that marital status is not important”. (IANS)
‘3 Dev’ is different from ‘PK’, ‘OMG – Oh My God!’: Director
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Ligue 1: PSG held 2-2 by Amiens
Cavani celebrates with PSG team-mates after scoring a goal against Amiens.
Paris, May 5 (Agencies): Moussa Konate scored both goals as Amiens twice fought back to hold French champions Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-2 draw on Friday and guarantee their place in Ligue 1 next season. Hours after Neymar returned to the French capital to continue his recovery from a broken foot following a two-month stay in his native Brazil, Edinson Cavani’s league-leading 28th goal of the season put PSG ahead at the Stade de la Licorne. Senegal striker Konate
levelled with a terrific low finish into the corner just two minutes after halftime. Christopher Nkunku fired Unai Emery’s team back ahead on 64 minutes with a curling effort from the edge of the area, only to see Konate grab an equaliser on 80 minutes with his 12th goal this term. Amiens, promoted to the top flight for the first time last year, will return for a second season in Ligue 1 after the result left them 10 points clear of the relegation places with three matches to play.
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Edinson Cavani has admitted there was a problem with Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Neymar earlier in the season, but says the pair have since “come to an understanding”. Following Neymar’s world-record move to PSG from Barcelona in the summer, the duo reportedly had a falling out in September after Cavani refused to let the Brazilian take a penalty. Neymar later dismissed news of frosty relationships with both Cavani and coach Unai
Kvitova wins Prague Open title P r a g u e , M ay 5 (Agencies): Petra Kvitova has won her third title of the year as she fought back from a set down to beat Romanian Mihaela Buzarnescu 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the Prague Open final on Saturday. The Czech second seed got off to a flying start and took a 4-1 lead in the opening set but Buzarnescu battled back to break Kvitova’s dominance, winning the next five games to clinch the set. Kvitova roared back in front of a raucous home crowd, using her powerful forehand to pin Buzarnescu back in the second set and broke the Romanian’s serve three times to force a decider. The two-time Wimbledon champion, who was missed the Prague event last year due to a hand injury, maintained her momentum to win her home tournament in her first appearance in it. The 28-year-old lefthander added to her triumphs in Petersburg and
Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova celebrates with the trophy after defeating Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania in the Prague Open final match on Saturday. (AP/PTI)
Doha this season. Buzarnescu fell to a second WTA final defeat after losing out at the Hobart International final to Belgian Elise Mertens. World number 10 Kvi-
Doha, May 5 (PTI): Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra shattered his own national record by clearing a distance of 87.43m en route finishing fourth in a star-studded field in the season opening Diamond League series meeting Friday night. Neeraj, who recently won a gold in the Commonwealth Games with a throw of 86.47m, was up against Olympic champion Thomas Rohler, world champion Johannes Vetter and Andreas Hoffman, all of them Germans and all in the 90m club, but the 22-year-old Indian was not intimidated as he sent the spear to 87.43m in his second attempt to better his earlier national mark of 86.48m. In the process, Neeraj beat 2017 London World Championships silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic, who finished fifth with a best throw of 86.67m. Neeraj had the earlier national record of 86.48m when he won the gold in the 2016 World Junior Championships in Poland. That mark is also the existing world junior record. K Y M C
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Emery as “false stories”, before going on to declare he was “very, very happy” in Paris amid reports linking him with Real Madrid. Speaking to French media company RMC Sport, Cavani conceded there was an issue with Neymar regarding set-piece duties, but says any differences have since been ironed out. “It is true that there was a problem at that time with Neymar,” Cavani said. “We spoke about it together - I told him that I was the first to want him to win things individually. However, I told him there was a condition and that was that he must put the squad’s collective objectives first.” “I am a footballing worker - I am not a star. I am a hard worker who looks to give everything. If I have team-mates who can win individual accolades, then I will do everything to help them. They must put the team’s goals first, though. Gradually, we have come to an understanding. The team’s superiors have taken a decision and I have respected it.” A crushing 7-1 victory against defending champions Monaco handed PSG the Ligue 1 title back in April.
Toure to leave Man City at season end, says Guardiola
L o n d o n , M ay 5 (IANS): Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, coach Pep Guardiola has announced. The 34-year-old Toure will play his last game at the Etihad Stadium next Wednesday, when Man City host Brighton & Hove Albion in the penultimate English Premier League match of the season, reports EFE news agency. “Yaya is not going to stay next season,” Guardiola said at a press conference on Friday. “He came here, and we cannot forget that or what he has achieved for this club.” Toure joined City in 2010 from Barcelona for 24 million pounds ($32.51 million) and in June 2017 signed a contract extension until the end of this season. The Ivorian has not managed to find the back of the net in 16 matches for City this season. Toure played a total of 229 Premier League matches with the Citizens, helping the team to win three league titles, one FA Cup, and two EFL Cups.
Winners of open volleyball tournament, Maipang Tenem and runners-up, Four Sisters with the organizing team and Aoyimsen youth ministry board members on Saturday. The two-day volleyball tournament was organized by Aoyimsen Baptist Church Youth Ministry (ABCYM).
Putin to attend FIFA WC opening match Moscow, May 5 (IANS): Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia on June 14, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday. “As of now, I can say for sure that the president will attend the World Cup opening match, which will involve Team Russia and Team Saudi Arabia,” he said, reports Tass news agency. When asked if the president planned to attend any other World Cup matches,
Real Madrid to Svitolina advances in Madrid a d r i d, M ay 5 news agency. deny Barca M(IANS): Fourth seed Elina World No. 4 Svitolina Svitolina of Ukraine on is seeking title guard of honour Saturday started her run in 2018, andheris tothird take on
Madrid, May 5 (IANS): Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Saturday said that the decision not to give FC Barcelona a guard of honour in their upcoming La Liga clash was in response to a similar action from the Catalan club after Real clinched the FIFA Club World Cup. Barcelona is to host arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday. “I am not one to decide on my own whether to give them a guard of honor,” Zidane said at a press conference. “We have to talk about the situation, because after the (Club) World Cup I understand that the guard of honor was not important for them, and some people say that they did not compete in the tournament, and this is not true, because they played in the (UEFA) Champions League and you have to win the title to play the (Club) World Cup,” he added. “It was they who did not give it to us and we, with all respect, will not give it in return,” he explained.
at the Madrid Open in an auspicious fashion, defeating Frenchwoman Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-2 in the first round. During the 71-minute contest, Svitolina managed to break her rival’s serve five times, earning her third win over the French player in their fifth encounter, reports Efe
Peskov said that “everything will depend on how things go”. The 2018 FIFA World Cup, the first-ever hosted by Russia, will be held between June 14 and July 15, in 11 Russian cities - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Saransk, Kaliningrad, Volgograd, Yekaterinburg, Samara, Sochi and Rostov-on-Don. Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Uruguay will make up Group A, while Group B will include Portugal, Spain, Iran and Morocco. Group C is going to consist of France, Australia, Peru and Denmark, while
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Player of the Season for a record fourth time this week, did well to tip over Jose Izquierdo’s long-range effort, and then showed his worth yet again by blocking Pascal Gross from an angle at the near post after some sloppy play by Fellaini. De Gea’s opposite number Mathew Ryan did well to stop a low Paul Pogba effort after the break, but Brighton took the lead on 57 minutes thanks to the help of the Goal-line Decision System. Izquierdo’s cross down the wing was not dealt with by United, allowing Gross to pile in from six yards out
and head inches over the line, despite Marcos Rojo’s best efforts to keep the ball out. Izquierdo nearly doubled Brighton’s lead moments later, but fizzed an effort just wide at the far post with United on the ropes and both Pogba and Anthony Martial, in particular, struggling to influence the game. Martial did strike just wide towards the end, while sub Jesse Lingard miscued from a clear opportunity inside the box after a wellworked one-two with Martial. Manchester United will now go to West Ham on Thursday evening while
Stoke City were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday after their dismal season culminated in them giving up a first-half lead against Crystal Palace before succumbing to a 2-1 defeat. The Potters had to win to give themselves the faintest hope of maintaining their 10-year stay in the top tier of the English game but Paul Lambert’s ailing side, who have not won in 13 league matches, went down to a late Patrick van Aanholt goal. Xherdan Shaqiri had given Stoke hope with a deflected 43rd- minute free kick, only for James McArthur to equalise midway through the second half after a slick counter-attack. Then, as Palace piled on the pressure, Van Aanholt struck four minutes from time as Stoke’s worst run in the top flight for 34 years continued and Roy Hodgson’s Palace could celebrate another year of Premier League football. Match results Bournemouth 1 - 0 Swansea City Leicester City 0 - 2 West Ham Watford 2 - 1 Newcastle West Brom 1 - 0 Tottenham
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Brighton players celebrate after scoring a goal against Manchester United during an EPL match on Friday night.
L o n d o n, M ay 5 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Pa s c a l Gross’ second-half header guaranteed Brighton’s Premier League status following a 1-0 win over a flat Manchester United on Friday night. Gross broke the deadlock with a close-range header which fell 2.8 centimetres over the line - confirmed by the Goal Decision System on 57 minutes, after David de Gea’s superb save from Glenn Murray’s dipping volley kept the scores level at the break. Both sides had chances in the second half to score the second, but United were
well below-par as they look to finish the Premier League season on a high ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea. The result means 11thplace Brighton are safe following their first Premier League season, while Jose Mourinho’s United still have work to do to guarantee second place. After Marouane Fellaini had seen an early goal correctly ruled out for offside, Brighton’s Glenn Murray forced a superb save out of De Gea with a fine halfvolley from 25 yards. De Gea, who was named Manchester United
Preparations going on at Kohima local ground for the upcoming 10th Open Basketball Tournament.
Dim a p u r , M ay 5 (NPN): The 10th edition of Open Basketball Tournament (OBT) is all set to begin from May 7 at local ground, Kohima. Altogether 10 teams from across the state will compete for the title. Pool A consist of Last Kings, Ephriam, Stallions, Orca and Akelos with TMB as the pool leader while Pool B include Mission Giant, S. Naga
Trouncers, Ophidian and Cretan’ Bulls with Taurus as it’s pool leader. The champion team will receive a cash prize of Rs 60,000 along with trophy and citation while the runners-up will pocket Rs. 30,000 with trophy and citation. Both losing semifinalists will also receive Rs 10,000 each while the most valuable player of the tournament will pocket Rs 10,000.
The tournament will have digital scoreboard, 24 second shot clock, hydraulic rings, fluorescent indoor lighting, LED board display, and live coverage. The matches will be played under the guidelines of Federation Inter national Basketball Association (FIBA), the governing body of world basketball. The opening function of the tournament will be held from 1 pm. Following the thread of the last edition, matches will go till 8 pm. Around 20 stalls will be setup in the arena where fans can enjoy different varieties of foods and drinks. Throughout the tournament, few lucky fans will be picked from the ticket serial numbers and be given free food vouchers. The 6-day tournament is being organised by Nagaland Basketball Association in association with Suncity, Kohima.
AUCKLAND, May 5 (PTI): Indian shutter B Sai Praneeth went down fighting to second seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the men’s singles semi-finals of the New Zealand Open on Saturday. The 25-year-old Praneeth was the lone Indian left in fray in the tournament. However, his run came to an end after he succumbed to a 14-21, 2119, 21-8 loss in a match that lasted over an hour. The Indian, who was seeded third for this tournament, won the first game comfortably and was leading the second game for a while. But Christie fought back, eventually winning two straight points when the score was tied at 19-19 to win the second game and force the match into a deciding third game. Praneeth struggled to compete against his Indonesian rival in the third game, as Christie dominated it to enter the final.
Medal winners with NWA officials at Shree Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex, Pune, Maharastra on Saturday.
K o h im a , M a y 5 (NPN): Naga wrestlers won 20 medals (15 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze) at the 6th National Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Championship 2018 held from May 2-5 at Shree Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex, Pune, Maharastra. Altogether 14 wrestlers took part in the tournament under the aegis of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA). The team participated in belt wrestling and MAS wrestling.
cal biking enthusiasts. The event commenced with a brief inaugural address about the event, interaction with Inspector General Assam Rifles and flagging off the rally. The bikers commenced their sojourn amidst loud cheer and fanfare escorted by the local bikers from Kohima Biking Association. The rally is being con-
CSK beat RCB; inch closer towards IPL Play-Offs
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Chennai Super Kings’ Ravindra Jadeja with his teammates celebrates the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s captain Virat Kohli during an IPL cricket match in Pune on Saturday. (PTI)
their downfall. At 80 for 4 in the 13th over, CSK were in a spot of bother but Parthiv as usual was shoddy behind the stumps, dropping Dwayne Bravo (14 off 17 balls) off Murugan Ashwin. Ashwin was also unlucky when Chahal dropped Bravo at deep extra cover as the all-rounder along with his skipper add-
ed 48 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket stand. Earlier, Jadeja and Harbhajan choked the run flow in the middle overs apart from snaring wickets at regular intervals to peg back RCB. Jadeja got rid of the Indian captain with an armer which breached Kohli’s defence. The ball skidded
through the two-paced surface where batting exactly was not easy. In the very next over, de Villiers was stumped trying to reversesweep Harbhajan and RCB never recovered from the twin blows. Parthiv did score a half-century but the dismal show of the other batsmen hurt them dearly. Save
Shezove Therie and Herachungdibo won bronze. Meanwhile, Kusayi Tsütso was awarded as the best junior athlete of the championship. NWA vice president, Musonyi Domeh was also elected as the vice president of All India Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Federation (AITWPF). The team was led by NWA general secretary, Vekhozo as team convener, NWA vice president, Mitwatei Hebwang as coconvener.
Bikers along with Assam Rifles personnel before flagging off the motorcycle rally at AR Helipad, Kohima.
Dim a p u r , M ay 5 (NPN): A motorcycle rally on the theme ‘HIV/AIDS & Drugs Free Nagaland’ by Assam Rifles was flagged off Saturday by Major General Sanjay Gupta, Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) from Assam Rifles Helipad Ground, Kohima. The flag off ceremony was attended by all ranks of Assam Rifles and lo-
Pune, May 5 (PTI): Chennai Super Kings are virtually through to the IPL play-offs after a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore, courtesy a superb bowling effort from the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh. Jadeja (3/18 in 4 overs) and Harbahajan (2/22 in 4 overs) wreaked havoc as RCB could only manage 127 for 9, largely due to efforts from Parthiv Patel (53 off 41 balls) and Tim Southee (36 off 26 balls). On a tricky pitch, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (31 no off 23 balls) picked up Yuzvendra Chahal for some special treatment with three huge sixes as CSK knocked off the required runs in only 18 overs to move to 14 points from 10 games. Another win in the next four matches will guarantee CSK a spot as 16 points has always been a cut-off for play-off qualification. RCB’s sloppy fielding also contributed to
The gold medallists in belt wrestling are Menuosetuo Yiese, Vekutho Soho, Visedelhou Chüsi, Neiphretuo Zhünyü, Vehuto Nakro, Kusayi Tsütso, Bontang Phom and Kevikhrietuo Chüsi while Kedalung won a silver medal. The gold medallists in MAS wrestling are Menuosetuo Yiese, Kekhriekuolie Khawakhrie, Kevikhrietuo Chüsi, Kusayi Tsütso, Kedalung, Kudupoyi Nakro and Bontang Phom. Vehuto Nakro and Bisedelhou Chüsi won silver while
Parthiv and Southee who ensured a 120-run plus total for the visiting team, none of the other batsmen could even reach double digits. New ball bowlers Lungi Ngidi (1/24 in 4 overs) and IPL debutant David Willey (1/24 in 4 overs) also used their variations to good effect. Ngidi bowled a lot of slow cutters. Parthiv hit five boundaries and two sixes but he was guilty of not being able to rotate the strike as he time and again failed to read Ngidi’s slower ones. He finally gave a return catch to Jadeja as he was not able to check his stroke. Mandeep Singh on the other hand tried to sweep and gave a catch in the deep. Tottering at 89 for 8, it was Southee who took it upon himself, adding 38 runs for the ninth wicket with Mohammed Siraj, whose contribution was a mere three runs. Brief scores: CSK: 128/4 in 18 overs (Rayudu 32, MS Dhoni 31 n.o*) beat RCB: 127/9 in 20 overs (P Patel 53; Tim Southee 36 n.o*; R Jadeja 3/18) by 6 wickets
ducted from May 5 to 11 in three legs. The first leg will cover Kohima, Kiphire, Zunheboto and Wokha, the second leg will cover Dimapur, Medziphema and Jalukie while the last leg of the rally will cover the districts of Tuensang and Mokokchung. Various theme based activities like lectures, skits, friendly volleyball matches
with local teams, musical events and medical camps have been planned during the rally. The motorcycle rally is part of Assam Rifles campaign to create awareness about the social menace of drugs and HIV /AIDS amongst the youth and to motivate them to make Nagaland a drugs and HIV/ AIDS free state.
L AUSANNE , M ay 5 (Agencies): Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone will be forced to watch the Europa League final against Marseille from the stands after receiving a fourmatch European ban for insulting a referee, UEFA said on Friday. Simeone was ordered from the touchline during last week’s 1-1 draw in the first leg of their semi-final with Arsenal after a heated exchange with French referee Clement Turpin. The Argentine watched Thursday’s 1-0 home win in the return leg, which secured a 2-1 aggregate victory and a place in the final, from the directors’ box at the Wanda Metropolitano. Simeone will now also miss the May 16 final in Lyon and his side’s first two European matches of next season, while he was hit with a fine of 10,000 euros ($12,000). UEFA’s disciplinary committee also charged Marseille after away supporters set off fireworks and threw objects during the second leg of their semi-final at Salzburg.
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