september 17, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 282

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Main accused in cop slaying nabbed

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): In a major breakthrough, GRP and RPF (Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force) along with Assam Police apprehended Yuireingam Ronra Shimray (24), son of Starson Shimray of Kharasom Lazo village (Ukhrul, Manipur), the main accused in the murder of ABSI of 5th NAP, late Neiphretuo Metsie-o at Guwahati Railway Station around 7 p.m. Sunday.

The arrest came after inputs were passed on to Chief Security Officer, RPF Guwahati B.B. Mishra by DGP Nagaland TJ John Longkumer. After the tip-off, Mishra stationed a team at the railway station and also cordoned off the railway station perimeter to nab the accused. According to OC GRP Guwahati, Yuireingam had reportedly boarded the Dibrugarh-Rangia Express at Dimapur railway station Sunday at around 12:10 noon and reached Guwahati at around 6.30 p.m.

Just as the train slowed down before Guwahati railway station, the accused, on seeing RPF and Police team heading towards him,

(L) Yuireingam at GRPS Guwahati and (R) Ringthingchon under custody of Nagaland police in Ukhrul.

jumped off the train. He then attempted to enter a building, but as the place was already encircled, he could not escape and was eventually overpowered and taken into custody.

The capture of the main accused came on the ninth day after the murdered policeman went missing.

The decomposed dead body of the victim was found on September 15. Yuireingam and his female accompliceRingthingchon- are the main accused in the murder of ABI Neiphretuo and theft of the Scorpio after the victim went missing on September

7, enroute to Pfutsero from Kohima.

According to police sources, Yuireingam is a history sheeter and involved in several crimes in Dimapur. Yuireingam will be produced before the court on Monday, OC GRP said.

Accordingly, Nagaland police will seek for his transit remand, police said.

When contacted, DGP Nagaland, T.J. Longkumer confirmed the arrest of Yuireingam at Guwahati railway station. With the arrest of Yuireingam in Guwahati and his female accomplice, Ringthingchon,

NLA session: Kma 2 fire incidents in Mokokchung around 5 pm at Arkong traffic regulation ward. The timely interven-

DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): In view of the 2nd session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on September 18 and 20, the following traffic regulations will be enforced as part of the security arrangement.

According to PRO Kohima police, only vehicles with car passes ‘A’ (red letter with yellow background), ‘B’ (white letter with dark brown background), ‘Assembly Logo’, ‘LH’ (white with green background), ‘O’ (white letter with green background) and ‘On Assembly Duty’ (blue letter with white background) will be allowed entry to the Assembly Secretariat.

PRO further said that no vehicle will be allowed to be parked along the roadside from 6 a.m. onwards during Assembly sessions at the following routes-- from BSNL telephone exchange till Classic Island, from Raj Bhavan till M.S Classic Island and from Classic Island till Assembly Secretariat via Razhü Point. The stretch from High School junction to Assembly Secretariat via Sanuoru subway will be open for light vehicles, only for down traffic. All up vehicles will continue to take the Billy Graham road.

A blazing column of fire at one of the locations seen from a distance.

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, SEP 16 (NPN): Two fire incidents struck Mokokchung on Sunday evening one at Arkong ward and the other Sangtemla ward.

The first incident reportedly took place inside the kitchen of the Mokokchung District BJP office,

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GUWAHATI, SEP 16 (AGENCIES): Nearly 1.4 lakh people in 337 villages under 12 revenue circles of the Assam’s six districts were affected by the new wave of flood caused by the rain-fed rivers of the State following intense rainfall activities in the North eastern region during the past about one week.

The Brahmaputra river is flowing above danger level at Neamatighat in Jorhat district, while the Dhansiri (South) is flowing above danger level at Numaligarh in Golaghat district.

The Jia Bharali is flowing above danger level at NT Road Crossing in Sonitpur district, while the Beki is flowing above danger level at Road Bridge in Barpeta district, said the official bulletin of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) here this evening.

According to the ASDMA, Dhemaji with 221 villages affected by flood has emerged as the worst hit district in this new wave of flood. Majuli district has 75 of its villages reeling under flood.

BJP to apply ‘T20’ formula for 2019 Lok Sabha polls NEW DELHI, SEP 16 (AGENCIES): BJP will apply the “T20 formula” to ensure victory in the 2019 general elections, a senior party leader said.

The T20 here, differs from the one popular in cricketing parlance as the party has set a target for every worker to visit at least 20 houses in their area and publicise the Modi-led government’s achievements while having tea.

As BJP targets to secure another term, it has asked its workers to promote the government’s achievements to each and every house through “Har Booth, Das Youth” (roughly translated as ‘each booth ten youth’), NaMo app contact initiative, and booth ‘toli’, apart from the T20 formula.

The BJP has asked its MPs, MLAs, local and booth-level workers to spread awareness among people in their respective area about the government’s schemes.

Notably, the party had campaigned aggressively before the last general elections and used information and technology to connect with voters. A major highlight

of the technology-driven campaign was 3-D rally in which Modi delivered speech through 3D projections of himself.

The BJP in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections had started the “chai pe charcha” (conversations over tea) campaign, using which Modi connected with the common man over the brew and discussed several issues. The party now aims to take the campaign to a wider level for the upcoming elections.

It has formulated a detailed strategy for booth level under which the party workers have been asked to add more people to the Narendra Modi (NaMo) app.

According to party sources, a new version of the app, which will have a section regarding the assignments for workers, is on the cards next week.

The section will contain things such as assignments for workers, how to include more people, information in texts, video clips and graphics, they said.

According to them, the BJP has set a target of adding 100 people to NaMo app at every polling booth.

Gov extends Vishwakarma Puja greetings DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya has extended greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja.

In a message, Acharya stated that Vishwakarma was known as the divine engineer and main architect of the universe and worshipped by the engineering community and professionals alike.

He explained that workforce in offices and workshops worshipped their instruments and tools used in their profession in front of Lord Vishwakarma, which was known as Vishwakarma Puja.

Celebrated in the month of September by all artists, weavers, craftsman and industrial houses, the day is also observed on Kanya Sankranti Day, which followed the Ganesh Chaturthi, he added.

The governor hoped that Vishwakarma Puja would inspire all to work for the unity and well-being of the country and strengthen moral foundation of the society.

MTLT serves ultimatum on PHED to NE police forces join hands to restore water supply in Mokokchung check inter-state ultras movement DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): Expressing concern over total stoppage of water supply in Mokokchung town by Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) served an ultimatum to the department on Friday to immediately restore the water supply.

Due to non-payment of an electricity bill amounting to Rs 66,000 to power department by PHED, the former disconnected power supply connection to the main pump house of water supply project, leading to stoppage of water supply in the entire town for almost four months now.

Upset with the development, MTLT officebearers met PHED officials and conveyed to

them that the citizens of Mokokchung should not be made to suffer due to the department’s negligence. Out of a total 1.3 lakh population, only 2,300 households have water pipeline connections as per the department’s record.

MTLT also expressed surprised as to why the PHED could not ensure supplying water to a small population, despite the Union ministry of water resources stating that every individual should get at least 70 litres of water every day.

The organisation also accused the department of not paying any heed to restoring the main pipeline from Litsami village, from where water was sourced through a 30-km pipeline, which was damaged in certain areas due to the

recent landslides.

Referring to poor condition of the two water pumps, MTLT urged PHED to upgrade the old pumps to 50-horse power capacity, besides providing two additional water pumps at the main pump house.

The organisation pointed out that Angetyongpang, the only water source helping the Mokokchung residents survive, was drying up.

And with the pipeline from Litsami water source too now getting disrupted, the citizens were unable to meet their daily water requirements, it added.

MTLT urged the PHED to resolve the matters with all seriousness in the interest of the public, failing which it warned of taking its own course of action.

GUWAHATI, SEP 16 (AGENCIES): Meeting of the heads of police forces of the North Eastern states at Itanagar recently, decided to improve coordination at the ground level to deal with inter-state movement of militants and other problems arising in the inter-state border areas. The meeting also discussed strategies to deal with possible jehadi threat to the region as a whole.

Though the coordination among police forces of the states of the region improved considerably over the years, there is scope for improvement and efforts were also made to identify the common problems and threats.

One major threat to the region is that states of the North East have long international boundaries. Most of the active militant groups of the region have strong bases in Myanmar, while inter-state movement of militants is a major issue. The

militant groups have strong bases in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and Mon and Tuensang districts of Nagaland. From those bases, they often try to sneak into Assam to indulge in acts of violence.

The meeting decided that there should be coordination at the range DIG level to deal with such problems.

Sources said the police heads also discussed ways to deal with inter-state border disputes and to suggest measures to the respective governments to deal with the issue.

The issue of formation of the NEPOL, the institutionalized mechanism to augment inter-state cooperation of the security forces was also discussed in detail. Sources revealed that some minor details would have to be worked out in this regard. But the NEPOL is likely to become active soon, sources added.

PMJAY to cover 500 million people: Health Minister Fuel price hike: petrol nears Rs 80 a litre in Dmu

NEW DELHI, SEP 16 (IANS): What is touted as the world’s largest healthcare scheme - Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) or Modicare- will benefit over 500 million (50 crore) (Cont’d on p-5) people which is more than the combined population of the United States, Canada and Mexico, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said.

The scheme, to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, will provide a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.

“This is a very bold decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and this will ensure that poor people will not have to bother any lon“With fuel prices hitting ger for the cost of healthcare the roof and dwindling rufacilities,” Nadda told IANS pee, no wonder he seems in an interview here. off colour.”

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tion of fire-fighters and SDRF (Home Guards & Civil Defence) personnel assisted by the public brought the fire under control.

As the fire personnel were at Arkong ward, another major fire broke out, above the Eastern Talkies, Sangtemla Ward. Four houses were gutted in the inferno.

Fire brigade personnel, assisted by SDRF, police and public doused the fire.

District administration officials also rushed to the spot.

The timely intervention stopped the fire from spreading to nearby government quarters and buildings.

Till the filling of this report, immediate details could not be ascertained, as the disaster management control was still in progress.

No loss of lives and injuries were reported.

yesterday in Ukhrul, both suspects are now in police custody and will be brought to Nagaland.

Police sources also informed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had left for Ukhrul to bring the female accused-- Ringthingchon- to Kohima who was under custody of Women Police Station, Ukhrul.

Meanwhile, Lower Phaibung Village Authority (LPVA), Senapati, in a condemnation note revealed that the suspected murderer stopped at their village enroute to Ukhrul district on

Fresh wave of flood hit Assam; 1.4 lakh people affected

and union territories had signed the memorandum of understanding and have started working on implementation of the mission.

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have also joined the scheme recently. A pilot project of the scheme was launched in 22 states and union territories.

The ministry has received 15,686 applications for hospital empanelment, including private hospitals, so far.

“Majority of the people (who will now be covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme) could not afford the healthcare and hospitalisation. Things will change for a big population of the country,” Nadda, whose ministry has been preparing for the launch of the ambitious healthcare scheme, said.

“Over 10.74 crore vulnerable entitled families (approximately 50 crore

beneficiaries) will be eligible for these benefits. PMJAY will help reduce catastrophic expenditure for hospitalisation, which impoverishes people and will help mitigate the financial risk arising out of catastrophic health episodes. When fully implemented, PMJAY will become the world’s largest fully government-financed health protection scheme,” Nadda said.

As per the health ministry estimates, 62.58 per cent of the population in the country has to pay for their own health and hospitalization expenses and are not covered through any form of health protection.

Each year 4.6 per cent of the population is pushed below the poverty line as people meet their healthcare needs spending large proportion of their income and savings, borrowing money or selling their assets.

Ayushman Bharat aims

to cover prevention, promotion and ambulatory care at primary, secondary and tertiary level.

The scheme envisages creation of 1,50,000 health and wellness centres which will bring health care closer to the homes of the people.

These centres will provide comprehensive primary health care covering both maternal and child health services and non-communicable diseases, including free essential drugs and diagnostic services.

The second component of the scheme is the PMJAY which provides health protection cover to poor and vulnerable families for secondary and tertiary care.

The National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) has found that 85.9 per cent of rural households and 82 per cent of urban households have no access to healthcare insurance/ assurance.

District

Petrol (per litre)

Diesel (per litre)

Dimapur

Rs. 79.55

Rs. 71.4 2

Kiphire

Rs. 81.77

Rs. 73.36

Kohima

Rs. 80.37

Rs. 72.04

Longleng

Rs. 81.12

Rs. 72.85

Mokokchung

Rs. 80.80

Rs. 72.53

Mon

Rs. 80.93

Rs. 72.65

Peren

Rs. 79.80

Rs. 71.64

Phek

Rs. 81.40

Rs. 72.97

Tuensang

Rs. 81.87

Rs. 73.40

Wokha

Rs. 80.81

Rs. 72.45

Zunheboto

Rs. 81.42

Rs. 72.96

DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): Fuel prices continued the upward trajectory to break their own records of highest rates and touch the fresh highs across the country on September 16.

The petrol price is marching towards the Rs 90 per litre-mark in Mumbai on the day with an increase of 28 paise per litre. The revised

price of petrol was recorded at Rs 89.29/litre. The diesel price also jumped 19 paise per litre and touched Rs 78.26/litre, highest ever in Mumbai, according to a price notification issued by Indian Oil Corporation.

In Delhi, the petrol reached close to the Rs 82/ litre-mark. As per the stateowned oil company, the fuel

price shot to Rs 81.91/litre with an increase of 28 paise/ litre. The diesel touched Rs 73.72/litre.

Meanwhile, in Dimapur the petrol price is set to touch the Rs. 80 mark. As on Sunday, petrol per litre in Dimapur cost Rs. 79.55 per litre and in Peren it was Rs.79.80 per litre. In nine other districts petrol prices were all above the Rs. 80 per litre mark. (See table) Fuel prices in Tuensang district was the highest with petrol costing Rs 81.87 per litre and diesel Rs.73.40 per litre. Fuel prices have been on a rise since mid-August, rising almost every day due to a combination of a drop in rupee value against the US dollar and the rise in crude oil prices.

Opposition parties led

by Congress had on September 10 called for a nationwide shutdown to protest against the escalating prices of fuel and other essential items.

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KSC students win Best NE Project

The four students of Kohima Science College who bagged the Best Project of North East award on September 2.

DIMAPUR: A team of four students of “sc club” representing Kohima Science College (KSC) autonomous, attended the four-day long ‘Techniche Science Fair’ held in IIT, Guwahati and bagged the

title of ‘Best Project of North East’ for their proposal: Gynotox Botanical Pesticide.

A press release from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma Students Union, science secretary, Pallavi

Singh stated that the project was the brainchild of a team of four students: Zenwang Konyak, Menthsoju K Mongzar, Khrade Veso and Pushi P Khiamnuingan, final year Botany honours students. They were

State prepared to launch M-RVC

DIMAPUR: The Directorate of Health & Family Welfare held a state debriefing program on the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (M-RVC) on September 15 at IDSP Conference Hall, Kohima.

According to DIPR, principal secretary, Health & Family Welfare, I. Himato Zhimomi, while delivering a welcome note, expressed gratitude to National Monitoring Team led by Dr. Debashish Roy, WHO India for coming to the state to assess its preparedness for the M-RVC, slated to be launched in the state by October 3.

He appreciated the efforts of the national team for touring all the districts and assessing the response of the people despite the pathetic road conditions and landslides Dr. Debashish Roy presented the key findings

and gave recommendations based on findings of the preparedness assessment which the team has collected over the last few days for the entire state based on different parameters. The first outbreak of Measles Rubella in Nagaland was in Mon district in the year 2016 followed by Zunheboto and Longleng, he reported.

He mentioned that the team had visited eight districts and learnt the status of districts such as Kohima, Wokha, Mokokchung, Dimapur, Peren, Tuensang, Zunheboto and Mon. He said that 73% of the state had been covered so far by the team. The team while carrying out the preparedness assessment in the districts visited the schools, interacted with pediatricians serving in CHCs, PHCs and UMCs in addition to meeting religious leaders, Indian Re-

serve Battalion and Assam Rifles personnel etc.

Dr. Roy also reported that the DCs were actively involved in the campaign and district level officials were found to be committed and helpful.

At the same time, among other things, he recommended that review preparations be done with DCs through Video Conferencing and have the DC of every district certify preparedness before launching the M-RVC. According to Dr. Roy, the operational and communication preparedness of Nagaland has been found to be moderate and as such the state can be ready to launch the M-RVC

by October 3.

Principal Director, Dr. Vikeyie Losu proposed the vote of thanks while SIO-UIP, Dr. Atoshe Sema was the moderator for the debriefing.

Trg on self employment and entrepreneurship DIMAPUR: A one-day training on “Self Employment and Entrepreneurship” through mixed pickle, detergent washing powder and cleaning gel, sponsored by DPDB ward adoption committee for 10th NA-1 A/C Kohima, was organized by department of Cooperation on September 7, at Kenuozou Government Primary School, Kohima.

A press release from 10th NA-1 A/C Kohima convener ward adoption committee SDO judicial Shaying Khaim stated that he delivered a speech in which he encouraged the participants to avail the opportunity of hands on training and utilise what they learn. A short speech

was also delivered by committee members, and NCUI Kohima project officer Ketholenuo gave a brief introduction of the program and its benefit.

Meanwhile, Hetoni and Ketoseno conducted the practical session on mixed pickle and detergent washing powder and cleaning gel respectively.

The inaugural program was chaired

by RCS deputy, Anthony Yhome, invocation prayer was pronounced by Nenchu.

Later, vote of thanks was delivered

by Kenuozou colony panchayat chairman Apfü Mechieo. The program was attended by L. Khel chairman and colony leaders.

mentored by Dr. Sachin Kumar assistant professor, IIT Guwahati. Vereizo of 5th semester, Botany honours, also participated in the App Development Workshop.

Their project aims to reduce pest organisms in vegetable crops, ornamental flowers in gardens etc.

The judges were from different fields and disciplines. Kshitiz Anand mentor NITI Aayog, CEO Happy Horizon, Trust Social Entrepreneur; Manfred Krammer, Head of Department of Environmental Physics and; Michael Barratt, Astronaut NASA. The event was held from August 30 to September 2. It is an annual techno-management festival which aims to provide a platform for young and aspiring students of the country to showcase their projects.

The KSC team was the only team representing the state of Nagaland. They were awarded certificates, a trophy and cash prize on September 2.

R. Khing visits calamity affected villages DIMAPUR: R. Khing, advisor of V&AH and Women Resources department, on September 9 visited the calamity affected area of Kasha and its adjoining villages where paddy fields have been completely destroyed by massive landslides.

A DIPR report said that around one hundred far mers were affected where nearly 100 acres of farmland were damaged during the incessant rainfall, according to a source updated from SDAO Tseminyu. The village authorities of Kasha area apprised the official visiting team about the calamities that occurred in the area, during which Khing advised the farmers to apply for relief under SDRF schemes through the Tseminyu administration after verification from the concerned line departments.

R. Khing was accompanied by EAC, Er. Kevingoto Kulnu and SDAO, Viwheto Thorie of Tseminyu sub-division.

CAN Youth to organise NGO summit in Aizawl

DIMAPUR: CAN Youth will be organizing a 3rd Xchange North East Youth (NEY) NGO summit in Aizawl from October 3 to 5.

The summit will be hosted

by Full Life Access Trust (FLAT) and co-hosted by Dignity Foundation, an organization based in Mizoram.

A press release from CAN Youth planning coordinator, Waisringdao Naiding stated that the summit will see participation from young leaders from all the North Eastern states who have started their own NGOs or social enterprises and are working for social development of the region.

The North East Youth NGO Summit, an initiative of CAN Youth was started in the year 2016 in Dimapur, Nagaland.

The most promising leaders at the summit will also gain funding and mentoring from experts.

The organizers of the summit are looking to partner with the government departments, social development organizations, companies, business leaders, among others, for sponsorship. Interested organisations have been requested to come forward and support the Not for Profit event and promote youth leadership and social entrepreneurship in the region. For more information, interested individuals or parties can contact: Main organizer CAN Youth (Nagaland) at 8416091735, host organizer Rebek Khiangte (Mizoram) at 8974247353 & convenor, Ronald Basumatary (Assam) at 7738129114.

PHSS observes Hindi Diwas

DIMAPUR: To mark the importance of Hindi, Pilgrim Higher Secondary School (PHSS) observed Hindi Diwas on September 14 at the school chapel hall which was organized by PHSS Hindi department under the theme “Hindi”. The program was graced by the school’s principal. A press release from PHSS stated that participants conducted the program in Hindi. Teacher Birender Shah spoke on the significance of the day, how Hindi was gaining importance in the world and it has been adopted by various countries as one of their official languages.

The program highlights were various skits, poem recitals, story reading, dance and songs, all performed by the students. A special skit was also performed by the cadets of No.1 Air Squadron NCC, Dimapur. The program was chaired by student Suman, Elijah Kikon & Anokhu, welcome speech was delivered by teacher Namita. Later, vote of thanks was given by Hindi Teacher, Rudro and benediction prayer was pronounced by Hopovi.

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DGC faculty development program

DIMAPUR: Under the initiative of IQAC, Dimapur Government College (DGC) held a one-day faculty development program on use of ICT and modern teaching practices with Er. Sanchamo Yanthan and Er. Sudipto Patowary of IT department NU-SET as resource persons.

A press release from A. Sentiyula of DGC’s Publicity & Media Cell said that the chairperson, Khieo Rutsa, associate professor in Education, opened the program by laying stress on the importance of using available technology to enhance and supplement the teaching-learning process.

DGC principal, Kavili Jakhalu, supplemented the chair’s address by speaking about the need for teaching techniques to keep pace with the advancements everywhere else in the modern scenario.

She concluded that a technological gap existed between teachers and students and the remedy required up-gradation of teaching methods and a major change in the existing mindset of teachers

A section of the DGC faculty members who attended the faculty development program held on September 14. towards modern teaching methods. The first session was conducted with Dr. T. Jamedi, assistant professor in Philosophy, as the moderator and Er. Yanthan took the 50-plus participants through the basic steps of ICT with tips on PowerPoint slideshow presentations. The second session was moderated by Zanthungo Ngullie, assistant professor in

Commerce. The resource person, Er. Patowary conducted a practical session with the participants on Google Classroom.

Dr. Vitosie Vupru, IQAC coordinator, gave away the certificates and Dr. Maongkala Longchar pronounced the vote of thanks with a special mention of Meripeni Ngully, the brains and energy behind the workshop.

Condolence messages NSCN (I-M) mourns: NSCN (I-M) has expressed deep pain on learning of the demise of two senior members on September 15.

A condolence message from NSCN (I-M) MIP said that Ng. Koningam, executive member, Steering Committee (Khurmi Region), who joined National Service on January 15, 1985, breathed his last at Fortis Hospital, New Delhi after a prolonged illness. Also, Toshali Kemp, member, Steering Committee (Rengma Region), who joined National Service on June 4, 1994, breathed his last at Tseminyu town after a prolonged illness, the message said. “Both the leaders served the nation selflessly and whole-heartedly in various capacities until their demise” MIP stated. Stating that their contribution to the Naga cause shall ever be honored and cherished by all, it conveyed its condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the Almighty God to grant eternal peace and rest to the two departed senior national workers.

NSCN (I-M) Rengma Region mourns: NSCN (I-M) Rengma Region has expressed pain and grief over the demise of steering committee member, Toshalie Kemp, on September 15.

A condolence note from caretaker, CAO Rengma Region, Ruyelo Thong said that the departed was born in 1928, joined Naga National Movement in 1955 and served its cause till his last breath. He also served as chairman of the Rengma Tribal Council in 1961. The note said that in his death, the Rengmas in particular and the Nagas in general had lost a patriotic and tall leader. NSCN (I-M) Rengma Region conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Kholi Mourns Toshalie Kemp: Vice chairman, NSCN (I-M), ‘gen.’ (retd) Kholi, on behalf of the Naga Nation, has expressed grief over the demise of Toshalie Kemp, member of Steering Committee, NSCN (I-M), Rengma Region, who breathed his last on September 15.

A condolence message from Kholi

said that the Naga Nation had lost a great National worker and leader in the death of Toshalie Kemp, leaving a vacuum in the service of the Nation that will not be easy to fill. According to the message, late Toshalie Kemp joined the NSCN on June 4, 1994, and served the Naga Nation with dedication in different capacities to the fullest satisfaction of all concerned, which, Kholi said, shall be cherished by the Nation and his comrades in all time to come.

Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, Kholi said that the Nation joins them in prayers for God Almighty’s divine providence to comfort and sustain them mentally and physically in their hour of pain and sorrow, and to grant eternal bliss to the departed soul of the leader.

RSZ mourns Toshalie Kemp: The Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) has conveyed its condolences to the bereaved of its pioneer and elderly leader, Toshalie Kemp. A condolence note from RSZ president, Kenneth Kath said that late Toshalie Kemp was a veteran Rengma leader who left for his eternal rest from his home at Tseminyu, Old Town. He joined the Naga National movement in 1955 as a captain of Naga Home Guard and was a close aide of Zapu Phizo.

The departed was a brigadier of Western Command Naga Army to East Pakistan, the note stated. He also served as the chairman of the Rengma Tribal Council in the year 1961 and joined the NSCN (I-M) as tatar Rengma Region in 1994 and served as a Steering Committee Member from 2006 till his death. “His leadership has been an inspiration to the younger generation” Kenneth Kath said adding that the Rengma community regrets the loss of the precious soul who served the Naga Nation in different capacities.

It further added that he was also a very religious man who served the Christian ministry in many capacities. The RSZ conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the eternal rest and peace of the departed leader’s soul.

NIIT Dimapur organise free seminars RSM celebrates 25th anniversary

Subhasish Sarkar speaking to students of NEISSR on September 12.

DIMAPUR: With the aim of addressing the challenges of arts, commerce, science & social work stream students, NIIT Dimapur centre organised free seminars in four colleges of Dimapur, namely: MGM College, S. D. Jain Girl’s College, School of K

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Engineering & Technology (SET), and NEISSR (North-East institute of Social Sciences & Research) on September 12.

A press release by head of center NIIT Dimapur, Daniel Changkiri stated that the resource person, area manager East Net-

works, NIIT Ltd., Subhasish Sarkar, interacted with more than 500 students in four sessions at the respective colleges. He spoke about the changing industry perspectives and the need for youth to adapt to new age career opportunities. He said that the Hindustan Times had

recently reported that only 22% graduates were employable as the industries undergo churning to adapt to the digital transformation. Java and Python are two most coveted programming languages, and not knowing them is considered a sort of a sin for any engineer, he opined.

Digitization is the thrust of every industry as the Government of India emphasizes on digital India.

Data analytics, digital marketing, full stack, MEAN stack, artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, finance and banking, Internet of Things (IoT) are the emerging new age careers for which youth need to reskill themselves to meet the needs of the industries in various sectors. He said that jobs of postmen, drivers, bankers etc were becoming obsolete with the adaptation of new technologies.

Robots are replacing human beings in many spheres, he said. As such, the changing world demands a different

kind of technology driven manpower across the industries.

Speaking on the occasion, director NIIT Dimapur centre, Ajay Sethi, alerted the students about the possible phase wise reduction of governmental workforce in Nagaland owing to the instructions of the Government of India to reduce the overall expenditure on manpower which comprises of 60% of the annual budget. So also, the ever-increasing unemployment, which stands at 1 lakh currently, is a time bomb waiting to explode.

NIIT Dimapur centre expressed gratitude to the college authorities for the co-operation rendered in organizing the seminars in their colleges. Earlier, Sarkar held a session with the bank job aspirants on September 11. Placement executive NIIT Dimapur, Mughato Sumi, also motivated the youth to prepare better for the emerging job opportunities.

Management and staff of Rivenburg School along with guests and alumni at its 25th anniversary celebrations on September 14.

DIMAPUR: Rivenburg School Medziphema (RSM), commemorated its 25th anniversary on September 14 at the school premises in Medziphema.

A press release from Rivenburg School stated that speaking at the function, founder and former principal of Rivenburg School, Keviyato Whiso reminisced about the early years of the school which initially started with 32 students. He shared a brief life history of the American

missionary, Rev. Sidney Rivenburg after whom the school was named.

Keviyato, while expressing his happiness over the school completing 25 years of existence, wished the school and the management greater success in the future.

Exhorting the gathering, Richard Belho, AV Educational Trust, shared the visions of the school, emphasizing on the need and importance of schools in bringing out abled and

skilled individuals. The program started with an invocation by Rev. Zhabu Terhüja, who also released the Jubilee souvenir. The program also witnessed songs and cultural dance performances by the students of Rivenburg School.

A welcome address was delivered by Nukshisenla Walling, vote of thanks was proposed by headmaster, T Sanjit Singh, while pastor, Megozakho Hozoyeh pronounced the benediction.

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Members of the Naga Tradition, Culture and Literature Committee Central at the Nagamese Literature Development Workshop held at Zingkaling Khamti from September 10 to 15. (NP)

Correspondent TUENSANG, SEP 16 (NPN): The Naga Tradition, Culture and Literature Committee Central (commonly known as Naga YOYA /NTCLCC) successfully conducted a Nagamese Literature Development workshop for five consecutive days, from September 10 to 15 at its headquarters, Zingkaling Khamti. Aung Htut, chairman of NTCL-

CC, expressed gratitude on behalf of the Eastern Nagas to the Nagamese Literature Committee Central (NLCC) for working tirelessly amidst many hardships. Aung also strongly asserted that using Nagamese would bring much unity among Nagas who speak hundreds of different dialects.

P. Koi, chairman of NLCC, sincerely thanked the NTCLCC for their support which enabled the com-

H&FW department organizes bike rally highlighting M-RVC

Dr. P Medemmayang with participants of the M-RVC bike rally held on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, SEPT 15 (NPN): A Bike Rally was organised by the department of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) on Saturday, in collaboration with Mokokchung Motor Cycle Club, to support the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (M-RVC).

The Bike Rally, which was led by Dr. Temsuyanger, was flagged off by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. P Medemmayang from the District Immunization Office.

The route covered Chuchuyimpang, Mokokchung and Ungma villages and finally culminated at the Imkongmeren Sports

Complex.

While speaking at the brief flag off function, Peter highlighted the free M-RVC for children between ages nine months to 15 years, in all schools, hospitals, community halls, etc. from the October 3. He appealed to parents to have their children vaccinated during the campaign.

mittee to reach where it is now. Koi also expressed sincere gratitude to everyone, both from East and West Nagaland, who supported this work in whichever way possible. Nagamese Literature Committee Central, of Eastern Naga Land are also looking forward to more young enthusiastic people taking active part in implementing the activity of teaching Nagamese to Nagas of Eastern Nagaland.

ajinomoto/monosodium glutamate (MSG). A session on good hygiene practices of FBOs was conducted

by Pelerieno Kehie, FSO Wokha.

Proper and official licensing and maintaining a clean workplace to ensure public health and hygiene was emphasized on during the presentation, mainly for those employed in bakeries, restaurants and hotels. She also highlighted the different offences and penalties under various sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Dimapur: Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) has informed the public that in view of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi celebrations and in the run up to the 4th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, directives have been received from the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation and Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India to observe the Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2018 from September 15 to October 2.

In this regard, Eco Clubs in Nagaland have been requested to carry out activities and submit reports of the same to the state nodal agency i.e.

Nagaland Pollution Control Board via email ngc. nagaland@gmail.com or 8974511226 (Whatsapp).

Dr. Robin CMO cautioned the FBOs against the sale of expired and banned food items in the market. He further reminded them to come and get their establishments registered.

EAC, Tumben advised the shopkeepers to sell only those food products which were registered under FSSAI and ISI. The program was chaired by Dr. Robin Lotha and attended by Tumben P. Tsanglao, EAC, representatives from the Police department and food business operators.

Workshop on entrepreneurship held at PGC

Teaching faculty of Phek Government College along with the resource persons of the one-day workshop on Entrepreneurship held on September 15.

DIMAPUR: Research and seminar committee, Phek Government College (PGC) organised a one-day workshop on ‘Entrepreneurship’ in collaboration with the department of Industry and Commerce, Phek on September 15, at Phek Government College.

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A press release from PGC convenor, media cell, Tsotalu Nakro stated that the resource persons were Temjenmeren Jamir, assistant professor, department of economics, PGC who spoke on the role, characteristics and functions of an entrepreneur. The speaker

enlightened the participants on the various opportunities created through entrepreneurship in Nagaland.

He further highlight the names of successful entrepreneurs, for instance Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Henry Ford etc., to encourage the students to venture out and

PTCSU launches sanitation drive

KOHIMA: The Phek Town C h a k h e s a n g S t u d e n t ’s Union (PTCSU) kicked off its first phase of sanitation drive on September 15 at Phek town.

As per the circulation and notification served to all institutions, the union is geared up to conduct sanitation drives every Saturday.

S u b s e q u e n t ly, t h e Union along with Phek Government College and Government Middle School Kerehuba Phek conducted sanitation drives by way of collecting plastic litter and other waste, concentrating the main road starting from Holy Care School to Local Ground Phek. Earlier, PTCSU president Vechihu Khamo highlighted the significance of sanitation drives and also encouraged the students to adopt the habit of using waste bins.

He also urged the students to exhibit good examples for others on clean environment and cleanliness.

PTCSU speaker Surhoveyi Khesoh sought the active participation of students in this cleanliness drive.

The sanitation drive started with a prayer by PTCSU social and cultural secretary, Chonesa Vero.

The 2nd sanitation drive will be conducted on September 22 by Royal Foundation School Phek.

Swachhatta Hi Seva launched in Tuensang

L. Jamithung Lotha with department officials and other participants at Government Higher Secondary School Tuensang on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent T U E N S A N G, S E P 1 6 (NPN): The‘Swachhatta Hi Seva’ (Cleanliness is service) movement was launched

by Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, L. Jamithung Lotha on Saturday at Government Higher Secondary School Tuensang organized by DWSM, PHED Tuensang and sponsored by WSSO PHED Kohima.

In his speech, Jamithung said that 80% of the people in Nagaland had improved personal and home hygiene but lamented that people still lacked the knowledge of segregating biodegradable and non-

degradable wastes, which becomes the main source of environmental pollution.

He encouraged students to cultivate the habits of segregating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, some of which can be recycled or used for other purposes.

He encouraged students saying that “cleanliness is service”, hence to give proper service to the community, one should be responsible, dedicated and make cleanliness as a culture.

Er. Subonyanger, executives engineer PHED, Tuensang division, in his keynote address, highlighted

the objectives of “Swacchhatta Hi Seva” movement saying that it is a nationwide movement in India.

The main objective of the campaign is to get involved with the community services to clean village, schools, public places, offices etc. and also to create awareness on sustainable sanitation. He also highlighted some of the IEC activities in Tuensang district.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by IEC consultant PHED Tuensang, Ashale Seb; pastor, Tenyimi Baptist Church Tuensang, Sentilo Seb, invoked God’s blessing for the program.

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CMO Wokha awareness program on Food Safety

DIMAPUR: The Food Safety Wing of the chief medical officer’s (CMO’s) office Wokha, organized a one-day awareness program on Food Safety on September 16.

A press release by CMO Wokha, Dr. Robin Lotha stated that Dr. Zuben Kikon deputy CMO spoke on the rising issue of food adulteration and its ill effects on health. He also spoke on the health issues related to consumption of fish laced with formalin, food wrapped in newspaper, fruits ripened with calcium carbide and

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set up enterprises as innovators and a contributors.

Later, department of industry and commerce, Phek general manager Chubamaong, gave an introduction on the various departmental activities. He also spoke about the various subsidy programs and projects available under the department.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by assistant professor, department of physics, Limasenla Jamir and a keynote address was delivered by convenor of research and seminar committee Dr. Koktiba.

Also a book named ‘The Edible Green Leaves of Phek’, by the department of Botany, was released by PGC vice-principal Besengulie Venuh.

NN Nagi School Dimapur, organized a Japanese cultural program at the school premises on September 14.

Special guest, Kiyomi Takano, gave a presentation on Japanese culture, Origami and Japanese cultural dance to the students. (Theja Nagi)

Zunheboto orientation training on Kayakalp

DIMAPUR: A one-day orientation training on Kayakalp was held on September 12, at CMO office, Zunheboto.

A press release from CMO Office, Zunheboto district media officer, Shekho Sophie, stated that DPM-QA Dr. Thungchanbeni S Patton, as resource person during the meeting spoke about the objectives of Kayakalp and its key

Blood donation camp organized at SJC Jakhama DIMAPUR: St. Joseph’s College (SJC) Jakhama organized a “Free Will Blood Donation Camp” on September 10 at the college campus.

A press release from SJC Jakhama, James H.K. stated that 293 students were registered for the donation, however, due to time constraints, only 56 students in total could donate their blood.

The prog ram was conducted with the incharges of the St. Joseph’s College, Red Ribbon Club (RRC).

Nodal officers were Paya l B o s e, R RC S t .

Joseph’s College, and Moatengit Longkumer, RRC St. Joseph’s Coll e g e. Te a m m e m b e r s were doctor-in-charge, Dr. Seyiechiituo Solo; lab technician, Melhonlo Srah; lab technician, Wenei; lab technician, Ako Vekozo Nuh; lab technician, Axuto Swu; lab technician, Moalong; lab technician, Ruokozhanuo; counselor, Sentilemla; staff nurse, Prisca; attendant, Phalin; and driver, Sulunyi.

features of award schemes and process. She also laid stress on the assessment protocols, methods and scoring rules.

Dr. Patton also emphasized on the thematic area about hospital and facility upkeep and about the sanitation and hygiene, waste management and infection control.

In the second session, the resource person spoke

about the hospital support services, hygiene promotion beyond the hospital boundary. CMO, Zunheboto Dr. C.W Tungoe, in his welcome address spoke on the initiative to promote hygiene sanitation in public health facilities.

He said Kayakalp was an initiative to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control prac-

tices in public health care facilities.

He added that facilities that show exemplary performances, meeting standard protocols will receive an award and a commendation.

The session ended with a group discussion.

The orientation training was attended by medical officers, nurses and BPMs.

Yali village VDB receive tractor

(Sitting 3rd from left) Tsalito Sangtam along with village elders and VDB members at the tractor dedication program at Yali village on September 15. (NP)

Correspondent TUENSANG, SEP 16 (NPN): In a major boost for its farmers, the VDB of Yali village received a tractor from the government, as listed in the Nagaland VDB awards winners for 2017. A dedication program for the award was held at community hall Yali village on Sept.15.

During the dedication, project director DRDA Tu-

ensang, Tsalito Sangtam encouraged the VDB members to utilize the tractor judiciously so that it would last long and benefit the cultivators.

Other who spoke at the program included, president VCC/VDB union, Noksen block; ex- chairman VCC/VDB union Tuensang district, N. Kaimang; and assistant engineer DRDA Tuensang, Sangnyu Chang. The dedi-

catory prayer for Tractor was offered by pastor Rev. M. Chollen.

The prog ram was chaired by citizen secretary, N. Imti, while invocation was pronounced by L. Yanchu, ex-VCC. A welcome address was delivered

by H. Hongsa GB. Vote of thanks was proposed by VDB secretary, I. Takam Chang, while Yali Müttou I/c, M. Hopong presented a special number.

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BJP eyes 21 seats in NE; set BJP-IPFT mends fences 5 NSCN (K) OGWs arrested in Arunachal to replace few Assam MPs

NEW DELHI, SEP 16 (AGENCIES): Encouraged by political developments in two Christian dominated North Eastern states Mizoram and Meghalaya, the BJP is now eyeing at least 21-22 Lok Sabha seats from the region for itself and its allies, a UNI report stated.

In Meghalaya, former Chief Minister and 84-year old DD Lapang quit Congress ventilating his anguish against high command while in Mizoram state Home and Power Minister Lalzirliana also resigned and is reportedly moving closer to MNF of Zoramthanga, a friend of BJP. “Developments in Mizoram and Meghalaya are encouraging as these shows the mounting troubles for Congress. In February 2018, Congress faced serious desertion in Nagaland.....so it’s good,” a party leader said.

BJP insiders suggest in

Assam, where party won seven out of 14 seats in 2014 may drop three to four of its seven sitting MPs as ‘local trends call for changes in approach and also new faces.

Sources said the age criterion of 75 years bar may be used against Guwahati MP Bijoya Chakravarty.

“There are other issues too....Guwahati is fast expanding city....it will expand faster under double engine efforts of BJP governments in the state and also the Centre,” the source said adding there may be need for dynamic and much younger face. However, things are also getting complex as Mangaldai MP Ramen Deka too is keen for Guwahati.

In 2014 too Deka was keen for Guwahati seat but then BJP president Rajnath Singh had persuaded him to stick to his constituency.

For Mangaldai, the

party leaders may opt former MLA Jayanta Malla Baruah for the Mangaldai Lok Sabha seat.

There are strong internal resistance against the sitting Tezpur MP Ram Prasad Sharma too as his image was hit recently in the APSC cash-for-jobs scam.

“While his daughter’s guilt is yet to be proven and there is also no evidence regarding Sharma’s involvement in the APSC scam, but public perception matters a lot in electoral politics.

BJP leadership may also have to take a harsh decision and drop MoS Railways Rajen Gohain.

However, a section of BJP leaders would still back the candidature of Mr Gohain, who has been winning from Nagaon consecutively since 1999. In Meghalaya, BJP may field a popular face from Shillong seat and resignation of D D Lapang is seen from that perspective.

Agartala, Sep 16 (Agencies): The ruling allies BJP-IPFT in Tripura has been squabbling over the last few days on the issue of seat-sharing in the Panchayat by-elections to be held on September 30.

However, in an apparent move to mend fences, both the ruling allies Saturday accepted the rift but unanimously agreed on one point – that all differences will have to be buried through dialogue. The BJP-IPFT also decided to expand the State coordination committee comprising party members from both alliances.

The said decision was taken after a series of meetings between the members of the State coordination committee which initially was formed with five members but has now increased to 14 members.

In a joint Press conference held at the residence of the Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Deb Barman, senior leaders of both the parties stated that the “rift” was caused by CPI-M who

AMWJU observes 45th foundation day

Karam Shyam (2nd from left) and Th Bishwajit (3rd from left) along with others observe a two-minute silece during the 45th foundation day celebraiton of AMWJU. Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 16: Manipur IPR minister, Th Bishwajit Sunday said that government has never attempted to suppress the freedom of press and neither has any intention of interfering. However, he said, journalists should maintain ‘balance’ while reporting.

Speaking at the 45th foundation day of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) at Manipur Press Club, Imphal on Sunday, the minister said, “Government has never attempted to suppress the press freedom. The only thing we would like to ask media is to maintain balance while reporting.”

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Rain shortfall in 6 NE states

Guwahati, Sep 16 (Agencies): With the four-month monsoon season almost over, the rainfall deficiency in Assam, has crossed the 20% mark. Till September 12, the State recorded 20% deficit rainfall during this monsoon season with an actual rainfall amount of 1082.3mm, against the normal of 1358.3mm.

According to the India Meteorology Department (IMD), during this period, Arunachal recorded a deficit rainfall of 31%, while Meghalaya recorded a deficit rainfall of 38%.

Nagaland recorded a deficit rainfall of 12%, Manipur the highest deficit of 54% and Tripura a deficit of 20%. However, Mizoram recorded a normal rainfall with 2% above its normal.

In the State, Baksa recorded a highest cumulative deficit rainfall of 53% during this monsoon, revealed the IMD figures.

During the season, rainfall deficit in Dhubri was 45%, Nalbari 33%, Goalpara 31%, Morigaon 30%, Nagaon 29%, Kamrup 28%, Barpeta 25%, Tinsukia 24%, Kamrup (Metro) 24%, Hailakandi 22%and Sonitpur 20%.

During the season, Bongaigaon district has recorded 18% below normal, Cachar 11%below normal, Dibrugarh 14%below normal, Golaghat 5% below normal, Jorhat 2% above normal, Karbi Anglong 15% below normal, Karimganj 3% below normal, Kokrajhar 19% below normal, NC Hills 15% below normal, Sivasagar 10% below normal and Udalguri 10% above normal rainfall.

Chirang district recorded 13% above normal rainfall during this season so far. In meteorological parlance, a normal rainfall means plus-minus (that isbelow and above) 19% of the normal rainfall.

diator in the society, they should maintain balance, he added.

The minister maintained that observing the foundation day was significant as it would provide people working in the field to reflect their past activities and at the same time provide new challenges.

Despite being in an isolated place, journalism

Itanagar, Sep 16 (IANS): Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday rued that Arunachal Pradesh did not receive proper hand-holding from the Central government ever since the time it was granted statehood.

“Arunachal should develop at their own pace safeguards to ensure their well-being,” he said at the first-ever joint conference of Anganwadi and ASHA workers held in Tawang.

In a statement, Khandu lamented that Arunachal did not have proper handholding from the Indian government since its journey from North East Frontier Agency to statehood,

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resulting in deteriorated work culture and development disparity in the state.

Khandu noted that time has come for Arunachal to remodel, rethink and reshape its development discourse with proper planning and policy reforms.

On labour reforms, Khandu said even without any demands placed, the state government has enhanced the honorarium of 12,050 Anganwadi workers and helpers to Rs 1,500.

The Chief Minister announced an additional honorarium of Rs 500 on the occasion, which will be implemented from next month. “If additional en-

AR personnel with the arrested persons (Defence PRO)

I TA NAG A R , S E P 1 6 (AGENCIES): In a major setback to NSCN (K), security forces in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested five over-ground workers (OGWs) from Longding district.

Acting on specific intel-

ligence inputs, the Longding Battalion of Assam Rifles apprehended them on Saturday, Defence spokesman Col Chiranjit Konwer said.

They were handed over to the police on Saturday, he said. Extortion money amounting to Rs 4 lakh

Agartala, Sep 16 (IANS): There is no food or rural job crisis, and no report of starvation from tribal and interior areas of Tripura as alleged by the opposition parties, an official said here on Sunday.

"There is absolutely no food and rural job crisis in tribal and interior areas of Tripura. There is no report of starvation.

Allegations of the opposition parties and reports of a section of media about crisis of food and rural jobs are completely false and imaginary," an official of Tripura government's revenue department said, quoting reports of the District Magistrates.

He said that after the accusations of food and rural jobs crisis in different parts of Tripura, a team of officials led by District Magistrate of the state's interior-most district Dhalai, Vikas Singh, visited many remote tribal areas to study the situation.

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hancement is required it will be examined and matter brought to the cabinet,” he said The Chief Minister said at present, the Central government is working on minimum wages for workers and when announced will be implemented in the state as well.

On air connectivity, the Chief Minister said Tezu airport will be made operational soon as the tender process is completed and finalised.

He said the state government will also start its own aircraft services to connect the six Advanced Landing Grounds in the state.

and documents, including photographs and contact numbers of insurgents, were recovered from their possession, he said. Security forces have been carrying out operations in south Arunachal Pradesh to keep the area free from insurgents.

Woman militant arrested in Manipur IMPHAL, SEP 16 (PTI): A woman militant was arrested by security forces in Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said Sunday.

A joint team of police and Assam Rifles arrested the woman militant belonging to the proscribed outfit United

National Liberation Front (UNLF) at Lamlai Makha Leikai area of the district on Friday, a release issued by the PRO of Manipur Police said.

A case has been registered at Lamlai police station and further investigations are on, said the release.

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Arunachal didn’t get proper handholding from Centre, says Khandu

Lifer on parole commits suicide Guwahati, Sep 16 (PTI): A lifer who was out on parole allegedly committed suicide after seriously injuring his wife in Sonitpur district of Assam, a police officer said.

The lifer, Jiten Nath, attacked his wife with a sharp knife following an altercation with her and escaped from the house Saturday, police said. The family members launched a search for him and found him hanging from a tree in the backyard of his house Sunday. His wife was shifted to Guwahati Medical College Hospital in a critical condition. Nath was on parole for 20 days and was scheduled to return to Tezpur Central Jail Tuesday. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his friend Bidul Das.

advent in the state in the early 1920’s, so people are very sensitive about media report, he observed.

The IPR minister highlighted the new challenges being faced by media fraternity with the technological revolution and social networks among others. As a result of fake news in social networks, media fraternity is facing a tough in verifying their reports, he said.

Despite all these challenges, media has to play an important role abiding to its ethics, he added.

On the occasion, AMWJU honoured veteran journalists, members of Editors Guild Manipur, former presidents and general secretaries of the union.

A two-minute silence was also observed as a mark of tribute to departed journalists Khellen Thokchom, special correspondent of The Telegraph and Ibotomba Singh, sub-editor of ISTV News who passed away recently.

State consumer affairs, food and public distribution minister, Karam Shyam also attended the foundation day celebration.

allowed its cadres to mix with the members of both the parties.

The Deputy CM said that these “CPM infiltrators” were trying to create “fissures in the alliance”.

Debbarma said that few “ugly scenes did take place between both the alliance members which might have sent a wrong message to the people”.

He added that there has been ”total lack of coordination at the grass root level for which the State coordination committee will be divided into several teams who will undertake tours to different sub-divisions of the State to ensure that there is no communication gap between allies at the grass root level”.

It may be recalled that at least 19 persons including BJP, IPFT supporters were injured in a series of clashes in Tripura last week.

The clashes occurred over submission of nomination papers for by-elections to three-tier panchayat bodies scheduled to be held on September 30 next.

(which available with IANS) to the state government, has said that tribal villagers have told the officials there is absolutely no food and rural job crisis.

Some of the tribal families have sufficient food stock," the official said.

The district magistrate in his report said that that the tribal villagers have told the officials that there is no such instance of starvation in their and neighbouring villages.

"In fact, tribals are now busy in harvesting in their paddy field and 'jhum' (shifting cultivation) in mountainous hill top. It was found food stocked for three-four months in many of the villagers' homes," the District Magistrates’ report said.

While talking to the media on Sunday, Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma, who holds the Finance and Rural Development department, said that there is no crisis of jobs in Tripura under the MGNREGA (Mahatma

Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act).

"Opposition parties specially the CPI-M falsely claimed that there are crisis of foods and rural jobs in Tripura. With political motivations, this accusations are only to malign the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) led government," Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma said.

Recently, the opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and Congress leaders alleged there is a huge crisis of food and rural jobs in interior and tribal areas of Tripura, causing starvation. " S eve r a l h u n d r e d tribals from eastern and northern Tripura went to the neighbouring mountainous areas of Bangladesh in search of food and works," CPI-M Lok Sabha member from Tripura and party's Chief Whip in the lower house Jitendra Chowdhury had told the media.

Arunachal flash flood toll rises to 5 I tanagar , S ep 1 6 (PTI): With the recovery of one more body, the toll in flash flood and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh rose to five while a girl was still missing, an official said on Sunday.

The body of 32-yearold Mary Beyong who went missing Friday, was retrieved

by Banderdewa Police and NDRF team from Dikrongn river in Assam’s Lakhimpur district on Saturday night, DC Prince Dhawan said.

However, a 10-year-old girl Pangpi Beyong was still missing.

Flash flood and landslides triggered by incessant rains ravaged several parts of Itanagar Friday morning washing away 26 houses, while over 60 houses were fully or partially damaged at affected sites like Chandra Nagar, Lobi, GSS Police colony, Press colony.

Sikkim: Fresh landslides, triggered by heavy rains in the past couple of days, have wreaked havoc in north Sikkim with several roads, bridges and houses damaged and communication links getting cut off to the rest of the country.

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In continuation to the Press Release of even No.PHQ(BH-I)1/C-Recruitment/2015/2272 dated. 13.09.18, the reason(s) for the list of the rejected candidates with their Registration Numbers which is mentioned against the Serial No. 1, 2, 3 and 4, which is mentioned below can be seen in Nagaland Police Website at www.nagapol.gov.in or DGP Nagaland facebook page: 1. No. Admit Card or Marksheet (Cls-X/Cls-XII/B.A) 13 438 701 1238 1557 2014 2457 3173 3540 4009 4460 20 482 708 1250 1589 2041 2504 3318 3576 4225 4461 65 491 901 1255 1686 2255 2548 3332 3631 4240 4486 112 498 994 1325 1756 2256 2563 3347 3718 4264 4490 114 550 1128 1411 1847 2258 2648 3404 3784 4355 4514 342 582 1141 1437 1859 2259 2779 3416 3926 4400 4519 397 639 1172 1491 1930 2265 2850 3433 3932 4424 4546 415 656 1199 1524 1944 2402 2934 3458 4000 4432 4666 418 664 1233 1542 2000 2456 3165 3529 4003 4433 4715 2. Expired/Tampered or No Unemployment Certificate 15 637 1532 2019 2494 2837 3482 3706 3871 4160 4520 104 638 1538 2090 2499 2846 3485 3708 3893 4167 4526 105 649 1635 2097 2518 2847 3488 3725 3900 4169 4528 244 661 1701 2116 2535 2848 3491 3730 3960 4203 4530 338 811 1708 2118 2592 2963 3590 3733 3983 4213 4552 359 877 1724 2185 2614 2978 3598 3738 3999 4222 4559 384 966 1731 2201 2636 3037 3634 3744 4006 4267 4582 430 1170 1749 2249 2654 3095 3643 3787 4010 4288 4609 526 1268 1797 2367 2667 3178 3658 3817 4021 4289 4636 567 1366 1910 2422 2685 3227 3670 3819 4036 4357 4638 614 1380 1968 2448 2707 3242 3678 3820 4078 4390 4643 626 1426 1971 2452 2745 3348 3694 3821 4114 4397 4660 633 1443 1984 2464 2775 3380 3700 3829 4151 4495 4691 634 1527 1988 2473 2828 3394 3703 3835 4159 4502 3. No. Indigenous and S.T Certificate 182 562 914 1856 2205 2423 2814 4172 4580 4622 4692 183 689 1553 1903 2226 2431 3156 4220 4601 4652 316 711 1706 2181 2304 2799 3715 4525 4612 4662 4. Others (Not Qualified/Over Age) 91 518 910 1563 3314 3659 4205 4677 4706 374 653 1405 2141 3356 3800 4324 4699 (SANDEEP M. TAMGADGE) IPS Inspector General of Police (Hqr) Nagaland : Kohima DC-1592

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Left sweeps JNUSU polls

Members of Left Unity celebrate after their success in Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) elections, in New Delhi, Sunday. (PTI) New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The United Left alliance on Sunday won all the four top posts in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU), leaving the ABVP and NSUI way behind.

The JNUSU Election Committee announced that N. Sai Balaji, Sarika Chaudhary, Aejaz Ahmad Rather and Amutha Jayadeep of

the Left alliance had been elected to the President, Vice President, General Secretary and Joint Secretary respectively.

In this year’s annual union election which took place on Friday, a total of 5,185 votes were cast, marking a 68 per sent turnout, a steep hike from last year’s 58.69 per cent. Of these, 5,170 votes were counted

Main accused in cop slaying nabbed (From p-1) the night of September 7 in a white Mahindra Scorpio due to a punctured tyre and for re-fueling at a BIPL work camp.

The note from LPVA chairman S.P Jonah and secretary P. Thaongao said the missing report and search team reached their village only on September 14, which led to the identification of the culprit.

Condemning the murder in the strongest of terms and extending its full cooperation, LPVA said it shares its grief and sorrow with the deceased family, relatives, friends and the Angami tribe in general. (Condemnations in p7)

NLA session: Kma traffic regulation (From p-1) No heavy vehicle will be allowed to ply from High School Jn. to Assembly Secretariat via Sanuoru subway.

All heavy vehicles including govt. department buses shall take Tinpatti-DBS-Billy Graham-Secretariat road.

Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply in Kohima town during Assembly Session, from 6 a.m. till the session is over.

All loading and unloading of goods in Kohima town should be completed by 6 a.m. (morning) during Assembly Session.

Further, no heavy vehicles will be allowed to be parked along ‘D’ Block road.

While anticipating positive co-operation from the public, PRO said police will tow away the defaulting vehicles and the charges will be borne by the vehicles owners.

as valid.

Sarika Chaudhary, the Vice President-elect, received the most votes and also maintained the highest margin. With 2,692 votes, she was 1,679 votes ahead of the runner-up, ABVP’s Geeta Sri. The highest winning margin was for the President’s post, where Balaji breezed towards a comfort-

Prashant Kishor UN official, who founded the Indian Political Action Committee (I-Pac), was tasked with running the JD-U’s campaign during the 2015 Bihar polls after he parted ways with

Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IANS): Embarrassed over the failure to arrest those involved in the alleged gang-rape of a board topper, the Haryana government on Sunday ordered the transfer of Rewari’s Superintendent of Police (SP) and replaced him with another officer.

Rahul Sharma has been posted as the new SP of Rewari in place of Rajesh Duggal.

The police arrested Deendayal, the owner of the tubewell room where the gang-rape took place in Mahendragarh district.

Police said he gave the keys of the room to the accused youth where they committed the crime on September 12.

The police have also detained a medical practitioner who was called by the accused when the condition of the 19-yearold rape victim deteriorated after she had been sexually assaulted.

the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

After the success of the Grand Alliance, Nitish Kumar naming Kishor as his advisor for planning and programme implementation. He was accorded the status which was equivalent to a state Cabinet Minister.

Last week, Kishor hinted at his political debut while addressing an event at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad.

Kishor had formulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ election strategy in the 2014 elections.

Topper gang-rape: No arrests so far Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IANS): Haryana Police continued the hunt for the culprits involved in the gang-rape of a board topper, with no arrests made even four days after the gruesome crime.

Police sources said on Sunday that raids were being conducted at various locations to arrest the three accused involved in the crime.

The police were questioning relatives, friends and fellow villagers of the accused to know their whereabouts.

On Saturday, the police had detained two persons for questioning in the gang-rape of a 19-year-old board examination topper in Mahendragarh district.

Special Investigating Team (SIT) chief Nazneen Bhasin told media in Rewari that the rape of the young woman had been confirmed in the medical examination.

She said that anyone giving information about the accused would get a reward of Rs 1 lakh.

The accused include a soldier, Pankaj, and two youths, Manish and Nishu. All belong to Kanina village, around 350 km from here.

The police had detained a local

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi for visiting mosques and temples.

“Rahulji is visiting temples, Modiji is visiting mosques. Nation building can’t be done by going to temples and mosques but by providing schools, hospitals, roads, electricity, water to the common people,” Kejriwal tweeted.

“Higher education institutes and world class research institutes are the temples and mosques of the 21st century,” the Aam Aadmi Party leader added.

Recently, Modi attended the ‘Ashara Mubaraka’ - commemoration of martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the Saifee Mosque in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where Assembly elections are due this year.

Rahul Gandhi embarked on the strenuous Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this month.

Massive fire breaks out in Central Kolkata

Firefighters try to douse a fire that broke out in a multi-storied wholesale Bagree market, at Burrabazar in Kolkata, Sunday. (PTI) Ko l kat a , S e p 1 6 (IANS): A massive fire broke out in Central Kolkata’s Bagri Market on Sunday but there were no reports of any casualty or injury.

“The fire erupted around 2.45 a.m.. Almost 30 fire engines have been deployed. We are trying our level best to bring the fire under control,” the official

said. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said: “There is no report of any casualty or of anyone being trapped inside.”

Mayor Sovan Chatterjee rushed to the spot and said: “It is very difficult to douse the massive fire. The road is very congested, the fire-fighters are finding it difficult to place the ladders.

The fire is spreading to different floors.”

He said the building was filled with inflammable materials. Angry businessmen lamented that the fire couldn’t be controlled even after the passage of almost 10 hours.

“We have suffered a massive loss before Durga Pujas,” said a woman.

Rewari SP transfers; victim’s family rejects compensation Rajnath visits AIIMS to inquire

Political strategist Prashant joins JD-U Patna, Sep 16 (IANS): Election strategist Prashant Kishor on Sunday formally joined the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in the presence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ahead of the party’s state executive meeting here.

JD-U spokesperson Sanjay Singh confirmed Kishor’s joining.

“Now Prashant Kishor is a JD-U leader,” Singh said.

Shortly after the announcement, Kishor tweeted: “Excited to start my new journey from Bihar!”

The 41-year-old former

able win with 1,189 votes over ABVP’s Lalit Pandey, who trailed him by 972 votes.

Left’s Rather (General Secretary) and Jayadeep (Joint Secretary) got 2,423 and 2,047 votes respectively, defeating ABVP’s Ganesh (1,235 votes) and Venkat Chaubey (1,290 votes).

The United Left is an alliance of the All India Students Association (AISA), Students Federation of India (SFI), Democratic Students Front (DSF) and All India Students Federation (AISF).

The President-elect belongs to AISA, the Vice President is from DSF, the General Secretary’s post went to SFI and Joint Secretary’s post was grabbed

by AISF. The Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students Association (BAPSA) trailed at the third position for the post of President, Vice President and General Secretary. The National Students Union of India (NSUI) was the third runner-up for the post of Joint Secretary.

Kejriwal takes on Modi, Rahul over religious outreach

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medical practitioner, who was called by the accused youth when the condition of the rape victim deteriorated on Wednesday (September 12) after she had been sexually assaulted.

Police officials said the medical practitioner gave the victim first aid after he was threatened by the accused. He did not inform the police even though he knew that the victim was sexually assaulted.

The police have also questioned a farmer, Dayanand. It was the room in the agricultural fields owned by the farmer that the accused allegedly gang-raped the victim.

Despite State Director General of Police B.S. Sandhu claiming that the accused would be arrested, the police have failed to do so.

The victim, who has identified her attackers, and her parents had said earlier that the police were not taking action in the matter and were dealing with it casually.

The accused, who belong to the same village as the victim and knew her, allegedly kidnapped the victim from Kanina bus stand while she was on her way for coaching classes.

Police officials said the medical practitioner gave the victim first aid treatment. He did not inform the police though he knew that the victim was sexually assaulted claiming that he was threatened by the accused.

The Haryana Police has faced flak for treating the gang-rape incident casually initially by citing jurisdiction issues, losing crucial time and evidence to nab the accused.

In a related development, the family of the gang-rape victim on Sunday rejected the compensation cheque of Rs 2 lakh sent by the Haryana government.

“Is this the value that the Haryana government has calculated for the gruesome crime committed on my daughter? We reject the compensation offered.

We want justice for our daughter,” the mother of the victim said in Rewari, nearly 350 km from here.

India will witness another partition in 2047; Giriraj

Giriraj Singh New Delhi, Sep 16 (agencies): Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh has said that the country may face another partition in 1947 like it saw a partition on the basis of religion way back in 1947.

Pointing that the population has gone up from 33 crore to 135.7 crore in these 72 years, Singh said that the “population explosion of divisive forces is dangerous”.

“At present, there is uproar over discussion on Article 35-A. In times to come, it will become impossible to talk about one India,” he tweeted. Recently, in an interview to Zee Hindustan, Singh had raised concern over the issue of increasing population and had called for a debate on the matter. “Increasing population is a big issue in India. There should be a debate from sadak (road) to sansad (Parliament) on population control in the country. There should also be a debate on the definition of minorities. If a strong law is not made on population control then the country will suffer. We need to raise our voice,” he had said.

The Haryana Police on Sunday continued the hunt for the rapists.

Police sources said on Sunday that raids were being conducted at various locations to arrest the three accused involved in the crime.

The police were questioning relatives, friends and fellow villagers of the accused to know their whereabouts. Nearly 100 people have been questioned.

Special Investigating Team (SIT) chief Nazneen Bhasin told the media in Rewari that the rape of the young woman had been confirmed in the medical examination.

She said that anyone giving information about the accused would get a reward of Rs 1 lakh.

The accused include a soldier, Pankaj, and two youths, Manish and Nishu. All belong to Kanina village.

Despite Harayana Director General of Police B.S. Sandhu claiming that the accused would be arrested, the police have failed to do so.

The victim, who has identified her attackers, and her parents had said earlier that the police were not taking action in the matter and were dealing with it casually. The family alleged that more men could be involved in the gang-rape.

about CM Parrikar’s health

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited AIIMS to inquire about the health of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer.

“Also spoke to the doctors who are supervising his treatment. I pray for his good health and quick

recovery,” Rajnath Singh tweeted.

Parrikar, 62, was on Saturday admitted at the All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for treatment and examination. He has been in and out of hospitals in the US, Mumbai and Goa since February.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 282 Dimapur, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

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Treeless green

f the statement of minister of forest & climate change C.M.Chang that forest cover of Nagaland has been depleting at an alarming rate of 200 sq km per year is a fact, then it calls for urgent remedial actions otherwise the state will be facing a future catastrophe. The statistic is contained in a report from the Indian State of Forest Report(ISFR) 2017 that forest cover in Nagaland State decreased by 450 sq km since 2015. The report also discloses that the maximum decline of forest cover in the state pertained to ‘Open Forest’(OF) by 342 sq Km since 2015. FSI categorizes Open Forests as all lands with tree cover (Including mangrove cover) of canopy density between 10% and 40%. In terms of districts, Tuensang registered the maximum decrease of forest cover since the last assessment (99 square kilometers) followed by Mon (59 sq kms), Phek (57 sq kms), Kiphire (53 sq kms), and Kohima (39 sq kms).

Dimapur registered zero change in forest cover. The reasons for the decline in Nagaland’s forest cover were however summed up in just one sentence by the report. The ISFR 2017 attributed shifting cultivation and developmental activities as the main cause.

It however missed the most crucial- rampant illegal felling and encroachments. Except Assam and Manipur, other Northeastern states are fast losing its forest cover. However, due to afforestation activities, Assam gained 567 sq km of forests while Manipur’s forest size increased by 263 sq km. Having over three-fourths of its land under forests, Nagaland lost 450 sq km of forest in 2017, 78 sq km in 2015 and 274 sq km in the previous 2013 report. In order to offset the fast diminishing forest cover the state forest department has unveiled the Nagaland Forest Management Project, which will target 185 villages in 11 districts spread over 22 ranges. The villages will be selected in four batches. The first batch consisting of representative from 33 villages were present along with forest officials. The project will cover a time span of 10 years and from 2017 to 2027 and will create both direct and indirect employment, he added. The diminishing forest cover may not actually reveal the more serious issue of unregulated and mindless logging during the past decades till the late 90s when valuable forest trees were lost. In addition, Nagaland too has lost thousands of acres of forest lands to encroachers. This is most evident in the case with the once famed Rangapahar Reserved Forest ( later Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary) which had some 21,000 Acres and reduced to a mere 400 Acres due to systematic encroachments. Since 1990, Nagaland Post had focussed much on protection of rangapahar reserved forest including Ntangki /Intangki National Park and how the forest department failed to effectively stop plunder of forests and encroachment within these two famous green paradises. If anything, the lack of political will by the government only compounded the problem and facilitated continuous plunder and encroachments. The government has the constitutional authority, means and resources to effect relevant laws so as to perform its duties. The legislators need to take a serious look at the forest policy vis-à-vis Article 371A if indeed the objective is to preserve and sustain the rich natural flora and fauna and bequeath them to posterity.

DailyDevotion Praying to God in Secret When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place… —Matthew 6:6 The primary thought in the area of religion is— keep your eyes on God, not on people. Your motivation should not be the desire to be known as a praying person. Find an inner room in which to pray where no one even knows you are praying, shut the door, and talk to God in secret. Have no motivation other than to know your Father in heaven. It is impossible to carry on your life as a disciple without definite times of secret prayer.

“When you pray, do not use vain repetitions…”

(Matthew 6:7). God does not hear us because we pray earnestly— He hears us solely on the basis of redemption. God is never impressed by our earnestness. Prayer is not simply getting things from God— that is only the most elementary kind of prayer.

Prayer is coming into perfect fellowship and oneness with God. If the Son of God has been formed in us through regeneration (see Galatians 4:19), then He will continue to press on beyond our common sense and will change our attitude about the things for which we pray.

“Everyone who asks receives…” (Matthew 7:8).

We pray religious nonsense without even involving our will, and then we say that God did not answer— but in reality we have never asked for anything.

Jesus said, “…you will ask what you desire…” (John 15:7). Asking means that our will must be involved.

Whenever Jesus talked about prayer, He spoke with wonderful childlike simplicity. Then we respond with our critical attitude, saying, “Yes, but even Jesus said that we must ask.” But remember that we have to ask things of God that are in keeping with the God whom Jesus Christ revealed.

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Are NPAs designed to privatise banks?

he nation is in a quandary. It wants to know who is telling the reality of bank non-performing assets (NPA) –Raghuram Rajan, who functioned as RBI Governor from September 5, 2013 to September 4, 2016 or NITI Ayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar.

Rajan also held the position of chief economic advisor during 2012-13.

Rajan in a note to Parliament’s Estimates Committee headed by Dr Murali Manohar Joshi said that banks’ functioning during 2006-08 is responsible for the NPAs. Kumar pinned the blame squarely on Rajan’s policies as central bank governor, his deleveraging of credit and slowdown in economy due to rising NPAs. “When this (NDA) government came into office, this figure was about 4 lakh crore. It rose to 10.5 lakh crore by the middle of 2017,” Kumar added.

“Under Rajan, they had instituted new mechanisms to identify stressed assets and NPAs. This is why the banking sector stopped giving credit to the industry” says Kumar.

It is good mud-slinging. People need to know.

What Rajan is saying

is contrary to what the Reserve Bank documents say.

There was problem in 2005-06. The RBI found that it was due to unbridled disbursement of retail loans. It hit 33 banks to the tune of Rs 19,062 crore, peanuts compared to the today’s figures of Rs 10 lakh crore.

In 2004-05, addition to gross NPAs of these banks - 26 public sector banks, five private sector banks and two foreign banks was Rs 17,756 crore.

Fresh generation of NPAs in wholesale loans in 2005-06 was not large, as many bad and potentially bad accounts had gone through debt restructuring and the industry has, in general, been doing well for the last couple of years.

On March 31, 2006, addition to net NPAs for 2005-06 in absolute terms was Rs 10,248 crore for 31 banks, 16.18 per cent more than Rs 8,820 crore a year earlier. This was cited by RBI as decisions taken by the banks themselves.

The situation as per other reports started deteriorating post-2007-08 as the sub-prime crisis led to meltdown in the west.

This was the time the UPA government started “in-

centivizing” the industry and opened up bank coffers for giving large loans.

Many industries did not possibly need such largesse but nobody wanted to miss on it.

Too many loans were reportedly given to wellconnected promoters with a history of default. It was aided by an Shivaji inefficient loan recovery system. The correction process with the new bankruptcy law and other stringent measures were introduced recently by the Modi government.

So the Economic Survey of 2016-17 (ES) pointed out that 50 large companies were responsible for the NPA. What was pointed out was that the biggest loan defaulters were power steel, road, infrastructure and textiles.

This has led to hit a record high of Rs 9.5 lakh crore at the end of June 2017.

Is it a coincidence that the record rise coincided with the term of Rajan?

The ES quoting Credit Suisse data says that the top ten stressed corporate groups owe Rs 7.52 lakh crore in 2016.

It was Rs 45,400 crore in 2006. Total non-performing assets are estimated at about Rs 12 lakh crore, part of which has been

restructured – repayment officially delayed. At least 13 of the public sector banks, says ES, accounting for approximately 40 percent of total loans are severely stressed.

Rajan also writes that he had written to the prime minister about the crisis. Good. He does not say which Sarkar prime minister or when before 2014 or later.

But on February 7, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech on motion of thanks alleged that the middle men looted the banks during UPA regime. “The rising NPAs had dealt a deathly blow to the banks”.

The RBI working paper series 3 of February 7, 2014, when Rajan was governor, mentions the period 2001-2006, major part of Atal Behari Vajpayee’s NDA government was marked by a sharp decline in the growth of gross NPAs and was marked by rapid product innovations and increased financial deepening.

The paper states that after a sustained improvement, NPA ratio witnessed a steep increase from 0.2 per cent as at end-March 2011 to 8.2 per cent by June 2012 indicating re-

payment defaults, post2007-08 when recklessly loans were distributed.

Was Rajan referring to this period when he indicated political interference?

The RBI paper of November 8, 2010 marks 2008-09 as the crisis year.

This was the period when lending increased but repayments slowed down.

So NPAs, it says, reflected at 2.25 percent. “However, during 2009-10 the gross NPA ratio showed an increase to 2.39 percent”.

This was the beginning of the crisis that has become too grave now.

Since 2012, when Rajan became chief economic advisor to September 5, 2016, he was in a commanding situation. It is difficult to understand why he did not take steps to stem the NPAs or rising lending or suggest stringent measures.

Rajan, in 2007, was made chairman of a 12member committee in Planning Commission.

The committee submitted report on “Hundred plus steps”. Soon after this PM Manmohan Singh nominated him as his economic advisor in 2008. He could have done a favour if he had cautioned the government in 2007 itself.

Instead what he suggested

was to privatise the public sector banks. This had raised a storm in political and economic circles and the proposal was put off.

But it raises another question - whether the process of making the banks sick was a part of a plan or not. The banking sector now is in crisis. It is all people’s deposits.

Pessimism has gripped the sector. Deposits are coming down. Recapitalisation has a limit.

Rajan was told by Dr Joshi’s Estimates Committee to state the facts. What he has done appears to be a process of not stating the reality and lacks clarity. The way forward that a person like him should have given is still not clear.

The nation knows that the banking sector custodian of people’s money is in deep crisis.

It has to come out of the grim situation so that the world’s engine of growth continues of purr and puff. Banks have to be nursed back to health.

The diagnosis is known, the treatment has to be decided. One definite step is to have strong regulation – not political, less of rules, paper work and allow the banks to function business like without a dictat.

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Who in the medical world will speak up for the children?

oday we would like to speak up as parents, and as citizens of the country.

We have our own concerns and there are anxieties that will not go away by a few lines that are non informative. We appreciate our doctors and we acknowledge that they play a lifesaving role. Many will die sooner than expected if we had no doctors. Medicine has saved many lives no doubt. However we also know that wrong procedures and medicines can kill, maim and destroy lives when medicines or tests are used without proper knowledge. It is common knowledge that medicine and vaccines are regularly out as a test trial even on humans. This is what we want to address. Today big pharmaceutical companies are making big deals and big money everywhere especially in India.

Vaccinations for children have dramatically increased and parents are intimidated with fear if their children are not vaccinated. We have a mass vaccination program scheduled for children from 9 months to 15 years this October and many parents are worried and some are as ignorant as can be thinking that the Government is doing their best for them.

We are addressing the MR

Vax or measles and rubella (MR) vaccine in this case. Is it safe? Is it necessary? First of all is measles really the life threatening disease as the government with the World Health Organisation state it to be?

Many germs and viruses will be life threatening when there is no clean water, poor sanitation, poverty and poor nutrition. So which germ or virus is it that is so life threatening? Is Rubella vaccination necessary for boys?

According to Western case studies, Rubella vaccination has no benefits for boys. The package inserts in the MMR vaccines warns of diarrhoea, aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, pneumonitis, fatality or death, arthritis, serious neurological disorders, bronchial spasm, fever, headache, etc. and a host of other warnings, contraindications as possible side effects.

Children below two are already receiving about 15-17 vaccines of various viruses here in Nagaland. We did not think 20 or 30 years ago that we would need autism related schools. Today there are 2 such schools in Dimapur itself already. Parents in USA are up in arms with mandated vaccinations that their children are receiving. By the time they are 15, the vaccination that they re-

ceived are in a boggling number of 69 vaccinations. American parents are especially alarmed with the MMR vaccination as they see the link with autism, speech delay, mental issues, social behaviour issues and what they call the ASD spectrum with the MMR vaccine. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. It affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns. The same vaccination (minus mumps) are pushed onto our children next month. The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in the US has listed certain items in the vaccines which are more than alarming. The list of where you can see the ingredients of today’s vaccines includes traces of thimerosal (ethyl mercury), aluminium, formalin, glyphosate (herbicide that causes cancer), sorbitol, and much more. They are put in there as preservatives, adjuvants and excipients. Some of them will be mentioned and some are not as the amount is small. This is besides the actual live viruses made on a cell line of chicken eggs, embryo cells, cow cells, human cells( fetuses of aborted babies) or other sub-

stances that most likely effect the viruses made. Each one of those ingredients can have side effects, but especially if you would add them up after the children have received multiple vaccines according to the vaccination schedule.

Can we suggest that we follow Japan which has the least infant mortality rate? They decided in 1975 to stop vaccinating their children below 2 years old. Today they have the lowest SIDS (Sudden Infant death syndrome) rate in the world.

Speaking ethically we need to inform parents of the benefits and dangers of vaccinations.

The MR vaccine according to the inserts is an extract of Chicken embryo. The information that the Government put out to the public does not warn of children with egg allergy, cerebral injury, blood disorders, etc. to not take the vaccine. Our state is now blessed with many doctors and we believed they are doing the best for the state and the people. But let’s be sensitive to the issues that people or rather little children are facing.

More vaccinations have been planned. Why? When most of the diseases were on their way out, why is the Government with WHO is introducing the virus again and again? We do

Celebration of Naga Club; A bounden duty

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he very few of the first batch of enlightened Nagas in the erstwhile Naga Hills based at Kohima formed the Naga Club in 1918. Despite the lack of exposure to outside world during this period of time, the sense of patriotism for self rule was rich in the blood of our ancestors as sufficiently exhibited in the vehement resistance

by Naga villages against the aggressions of British armed forces when they landed in Naga territory from 1832 onwards. The British knew the mentality and the attitude of the Nagas well as in every aspect, be it culture, tradition or belief, the Nagas were naturally different from the people of mainland India which was recognized even by the British.

Knowing the historical and ground realities, the Naga Club members were given insights at the right time to submit a written representation to the visit-

ing team of British Commission headed by Sir John Allsebrook Simon in 1929 for the purpose of Reform Scheme. Thus, the first ever political representation of the Nagas was submitted to the Simon Commission on 10/01/1929 much ahead of any such political assertion for self determination ever initiated by Indians. The very representation signed by 20 (twenty) signatories was lucid, assertive, bold, tr uthful and filled with insights and far-sighted in plain language without pleonasm. The content of the representation was inclusive and transparent as it embraced all the Nagas without iota of ism. The formation of Naga Club was indeed spectacular and the submission of the representation was epoch as it was the first step of the Naga national Movement for sovereignty. All these political developments as the formation of Naga Club and the encounter with the

British Commission could happen on time solely due to sheer grace of the living God. We, therefore, acknowledge the Lordship of God over the Nagas all through these successive generations.

Thus, the Naga Club is attaining one hundred years in 2018. The existing Naga Club is therefore preparing to celebrate the centenary of the formation of Naga Club on the 24th of November 2018 at Kohima. The celebration of the 100th year of Naga Club is significant as we, the present generation of Nagas, are deeply indebted to those pioneers who were our star guide and whose contribution to our very existence is accountable. It is therefore most appropriate for the Nagas as a whole to give befitting celebration of the occasion in our gratefulness to those bygone political pillars.

The Naga Club is greatly encouraged by the positive and overwhelming

question people like Bill Gates who has donated 10 Billion dollars for the vaccination campaign but refused to vaccinate his children according to his former doctor. In 2009 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation were under the scanner when many girls died in Telengana and Gujarat and many were injured for life when they administered the controversial HPV vaccine better known as Gardasil produced under Merck and GSK(Cervarix). And why is the Government of India continuing the Pentavalent Vaccine when dozens of babies are dying after being administered the controversial Pentavalent?

We just hope that the Government of India is indeed doing the its’ best for our people .

As well as doctors as well who have taken their oath to do the best for their patients . We say our lives are precious and so let us treat it with care. We want the medical fraternity here in Nagaland to speak up if Big pharmaceuticals and corrupt individuals and groups do not have the best intention for the people. Let’s build a strong healthy Nagaland. We all have to answer our Creator at the end of the Day. Citizens Believers Movement, Media Cell, Dimapur

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responses from the Tribal Hohos and concerned Nagas regarding the ensuing celebration. Despite having passed through stages of discords and lack of synchronizations in our acts in the past, here comes an opportunity for all the Sir, Nagas to show our oneness I have gone through the Nagaland Post on and solidarity through the 14.09.2018 Article “An Appeal” to the school celebration. This is for every Naga to know that the education department of SSA, special teachers revival of the Naga club for not getting their salary since April 2017 upto

by Naga elders of the day date is miraculous and objectionable. How and was prompted by the sheer why is a government servant not being paid necessity to exhibit our their wages for such long months and years? gratefulness and gratitude People are suffering even if she/he earns lakhs to the forerunners for set- of rupees in a month. Just imagine how those ting our political vision on employees and families will survive without solid ground and that the getting their pay for more than a year? Where ensuing celebration has no has the sanctioned money gone? Who has other string of unpalatable consumed it? This has to be investigated strictly motive attached to it except and corrupted be made corrected accordingly. the humble sense of duty to As per report, finance secretary has already keep the Naga legacy alive clarified that the pay has been released.

Therefore, on humanitarian ground I, as and preserved for generations to come. The Naga a senior Naga citizen would like to appeal to Club extends its cordial the concern department to immediately redress invitation to one and all to the grievances of those SSA teachers’ request. the centenary celebration. As announced by NDPP Govt. “Justice to all” must be done without delay.

Issued by: Naga Club, K. Yangcho, Dimapur Publicity committee 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 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Organizations condemn murder of Police inspector Luiram and secretar y, Mashasho Leisan stated that the TUK condemns the barbaric act of killing Neiphretuo, by Yuireingam R Shimray, son of Starson R. Shimray of Kharasom village and Ringthingchon Lungharwoshi, daughter of Luinam Lungharwoshi of Lunghar village Ukhrul district Manipur.

TUK has selected “4 officials delegation” to Ukhrul district to appraise the apex Tangkhul organizations, Tangkhul Naga Long, Tangkhul Wungnao Long, Tangkhul Katamneo Saklong, Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long, Tangkhul Shanao Long etc to extend all possible support to arrest the culprit at the earliest.

TUK further appealed to all the Tangkhul villagers and localities to extend full support and provide necessary information in helping arrest the culprit.

Ta n g k h u l L o n g p hangs: The four Tangkhul Longphangs (zonal bodies), comprising of all the villages in Tangkhul region has unconditionally condemned the barbaric act and murder of Neiphretuo Metsie-o.

A joint condemnation

by Tangkhul Naga Zingtun Longphang (TNZL) chairman, Mangang Raman; Tangkhul Naga Ato Longphang (TNAL) chairman, Dearson Chamroy; Tangkhul Naga Zingsho Longphang (TNZL) chairman, NS Varemi and; Tangkhul Naga Aze Longphang (TNAL) chairman, Shomi Angkang; stated that, while appreciating the police departments of Nagaland and Manipur for speedy arrest of one of the culprits, Ringthingchon Lungharwoshi, the zonal bodies also strongly urge the governments of both the states to ensure immediate arrest of the absconding criminal Yuireingam R Shimray. It also warned that whoever was found harbouring the absconder would not be tolerated but dealt with befittingly as per the law of the land.

The zonal bodies further extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

KTPO: In a press note, Kuzha Tephe Public organization (KTPO) president Senokha Losou and general secretary Weto Kapfo has vehemently condemned the brutal murder of Neiphretuo Metsie-o of Chiechama village.

KTPO condemned the barbaric crime committed by “Thangmeingam, 24 years of Kharasom Lozo Village and Miss. Ringthingchon of Lunghar Village under

Ukhrul district…” KTPO also strongly condemned the heinous crime committed by the two persons, which it said had tarnished the image and peaceful co-existence of the area. Further, KTPO requested the concerned authority to book the culprits at the earliest “to avoid awkward situation.” Meanwhile, KTPO expressed grief and sorrow over the loss and prayed that God grant peace and solace to the bereaved family.

TBCA: The Tangkhul Baptist Churches Association (TBCA) has condemned in the strongest terms the barbaric murder of Neiphretuo Mesie-o and the murderer being on the run with the victim’s vehicle.

A press release by executive secretary, TBCA, Rev. Dr. Mathotmi Vasha, stated that TBCA was deeply shocked to learn that the life of such a precious son of the Naga soil has ended in such a heinous manner.

TBCA appealed to the concerned authority to book the perpetrators and bring them to justice at the earliest. It also appealed to the Tangkhul public to give any possible and necessary help to the concerned authority in this regard. It further conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Neiphretuo.

MHN: Mao Hoho Nagaland (MHN) has vehemently condemned the gruesome murder of Niephretuo Mtesie-o. A press release by MHN president, Dili Solomon and general secretary, Hepuni John stated that it was shocked and pained to learn that a young officer and a beloved father of four was snatched away at his prime. It also demanded that the law enforcement agencies book the culprits immediately and award them benefitting punishments.

The hoho also conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

C YO : C h a k r o m a Youth Organization (CYO) has expressed shock at the cold blooded murder of Neiphretuo Metsie-o and condemned the cowardly act on its bonafide member.

CYO general secretary, Thejangulie Metha, in a condemnation note appealed to the law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned so that perpetrators of the crime face the full might of the law.

The CYO called upon citizens to ensure that criminals have nowhere to hide and also conveyed its deepest condolences to the be-

reaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NPP Nagaland State Unit: The National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland State Unit has expressed shock and pain at the murder of ABI, 5th NAP, Neiphretou Metsie-O, whose body was found on September 15 in Phek district.

A press release by the IPR team of NPP, Nagaland State Unit stated that the party strongly condemns the cold-blooded murder and that such a savage act should not be tolerated in any civilized society. It urged the law enforcing agency to leave no stone unturned in probing the murder, so that the culprits are apprehended at the earliest and accorded befitting punishment.

The party also conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members of the deceased and extended its appreciation to all individuals, organizations, villages, and law and administrative agencies involved in the search, and for showing solidarity and fraternity during an hour of need.

NMA: The Naga Mothers Association (NMA) has strongly condemned the heinous murder of Neiphretuo Metsieo.

In a press release, NMA secretary, Lochumbeni Humtsoe, stated that as mothers, the NMA grieves the loss of a son who has left behind grief stricken families, wife and children.

The NMA also sought the immediate arrest of the main accused, Shimray, and recovery of the vehicle at the earliest by law enforcing agencies of Manipur and Nagaland.

The release further added that the NMA was ashamed over the involvement of a woman in the gruesome murder and theft.

It added that too many incidents of murder and car thefts have plagued highways with the guilty escaping across state borders and justice not served.

The NMA also demanded the severest punishment for both the perpetrators as per the law and asked that no bail be granted at any stage to them. It also conveyed its deepest condolences to his wife and children and prayers for the departed soul to rest in peace.

TUD: Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) has expressed shock at the cold blooded murder of Neipretuo Meitsuo-o.

In a press release by its president, TUD, Hilo Semp and general secretary,

Rhevitho, the TUD appealed to the concerned authority to book the culprit at the earliest and award thembenefitting punishment.

The TUD also conveyed its deep condolence to the bereaved family and village community and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

AGOK: The Angami Gazetted Officers Krotho (AGOK) has strongly condemned the killing of one of its members from NAGOK unit, inspector, 5th NAP Bn posted at Pfütsero, Phek, Neiphretuo Metsei-o, whose dead body was found on September 15.

AGOK president, Dr. Kedozeto Punyü and general secretary, Megolhou Dolie, in a condemnation note stated that it had hoped and prayed till Saturday for some reassuring news of Late Neiphretuo.

The press release added, “Words fail us as we grapple with the sheer inhumanity and cold blooded intent of the perpetrators, who had no qualms about taking the precious God given life of a fellow human being.”

AGOK has also strongly condemned the perpetrators for mercilessly carrying out the murder of a promising police officer in the prime of his life leaving behind a desolated young family.

AGOK offered condolences to late Neiphretuo Metsei-o’s wife, Hili and their young children and expressed its heartfelt solidarity with the deceased’s native village, Chiechama. It appealed to the law enforcing agencies to spare no efforts to ensure that the victim and his family get justice.

SAH: The Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho (SAH) has vehemently condemned the barbaric murder of Neiphretuo Metseio.

A press release by SAH president, Inavi Swu and secretary, information and publicity, K. A. Jacob, demanded that no one should try to shield the culprits and the law enforcing agency must award befitting punishment on fast track so that this kind of an incident is never committed in future.

The release also asked that the incident be not viewed along tribal lines and urged for cooperation with the police to bring the culprits to book.

The SAH also expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

WCH: The Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) has condemned the murder of 5th NAP battalion in-

spector, posted at Pfutsero, Neiphretuo Metseio, whose mortal remains were recovered near Zuketsa village area under Phek district on September 15. A press release by WCH president, Dietho Rhakho and press secretary, Kevi Soho stated that WCH was of the opinion that such cold blooded murderers had no place in a civilized society and should not go unpunished. “The presence of such ruthless criminals would threaten the safety of all citizens” it said, and urged the law enforcing agencies to take all measures necessary to bring the culprits to book at the earliest. WCH also extended its sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

PHN: Poumai Hoho Nagaland (PHN) has vehemently condemned the brutal murder of Neiphretuo Metsie-o in the strongest terms. PHN president, P. H. Shesou, in a condemnation note stated that such barbaric acts has no place in a peace loving society and urged the concerned authority to book the culprits and bring justice at the earliest as per the law of the land. The Hoho conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the Almighty God to comfort the family and also prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

KIN: Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) has expressed shock and pain at the cold blooded murder of Neiphretuo Metsie-o, Inspector C. Coy, 5 NAP Bn who went missing since September 7.

A condemnation note

by KIN secretary media cell, Lallenmang Singson stated that, KIN condemns the barbaric act of murder, perpetrated on a fellow Naga brother, in the strongest of terms. The Kuki Inpi requested and demanded that the concerned authority book the culprit(s) and award them befitting punishment as per the law of the land.

The Kuki Inpi also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God Almighty give them solace and comfort.

KVC: The Kohima Village Council (KVC) has expressed shock “beyond belief ” on hearing of the “most heinous crime committed on the law enforcing agency.” A condemnation note by KVC chairman, Dr. Neiphi Kire and secretary, Zeneizo Rutsa stated that no stone should be left unturned to bring the murderers to justice immediately, according to the law of the land. KVC condemned the dastardly act in the strongest of terms and

implored the government and the society to ensure that these kind of crimes do not recur in the future. The KVC also extended its solidarity to the bereaved family members of late Neiphretuo Metsie-o and prayed for the good Lord to grant them peace and comfort and the departed soul peaceful rest.

WSYF: The Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) has strongly condemned the barbaric murder of Neiphretuo Metseio, ABI 5th NAP. WSYF president, Mughavi Awome in a condemnation note asked the law enforcing agencies to book the culprits at the earliest and bring justice to the people. The WSYF also expressed grief and prayed that almighty God grant peace and solace to the bereaved family.

NAPO: The Northern Angami Public Organisation (NAPO) has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of its member, Neiphretuo Metsieo.

A condemnation note

by NAPO secretary, Helievio Solo stated that the wilful act of these perpetrators had no place in society and anyone trying to shelter or abet these barbaric murderers would be held equally responsible.

NAPO also appealed to the government to immediately arrest the perpetrators and give befitting punishment to all the culprits.

It further extended its deepest condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty God grant them solace in this hour of grief.

MHD: The Mao Hoho Dimapur (MHD) has expressed shock and sadness over the brutal murder of Neiphretuo Metsie-o.

MHD president, John Kape and general secretary, K Sani, in a condemnation

note said that on behalf of all peace loving people, it condemns the senseless and inhuman act. MHD demanded that no effort be spared by the state investigation agencies to arrest and bring to justice, the criminal elements involved in the incident, who, it said, were a threat to the peace of any society. It also extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the grieving family and prayed for God to grant them strength and consolation. The MHD further appealed to all the concerned communities and civil society organisations to extend their support and cooperation to the investigating agency so that the criminal elements may be arrested and brought to justice as per the rule of law.

MUK: Mao Union Kohima (MUK) has vehemently condemned the barbaric murder of Neiphretuo Metseio. The MUK in a condemnation note by president L. Athikho Leriite, stated that such a crime was intolerable and deserved the highest degree of punishment.

The MUK urged the authorities and law enforcing agencies to leave no stone unturned and book the perpetuators at the earliest and deliver justice without delay. The MUK conveyed its deepest condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that almighty God grant the departed soul peaceful rest.

Corrigendum

Apropos the news item ‘Organizations condemn murder of police inspector’, the name of the organization KTPO should be read as Khezha/Khuzha Tephe Public Organization (K/KTPO) and not as published. The inadvertent error is regretted.

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DIMAPUR: Various organizations have condemned the murder of Neiphretuo Mesie-o, of Chiechama Village, whose dead body was found on Saturday morning between Zapami and Lasumi.

TPO: Tenyimi Peoples’ Organisation (TPO) has condemned “in the highest term”, the diabolical murder of Neiphretuo Metseio, son of Neisalie Metsieo.

TPO president, Timikha Koza and general secretary Vipopal Kintso, in a condemnation note said that it was shocked and enraged at how “in our society” a man could be brutally killed without conscience, especially when the man was kind and generous enough to offer a ride to fellow travellers.

“It must only be the handiwork of the devilpossessed individuals” TPO stated. It appealed to all the people, in whatever capacity, to help in apprehending the murderers in order to have befitting action taken against them so that such evils may be removed from society.

The organization further conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the grief stricken family members and the deceased’s kith and kin.

“We pray to god almighty to grant solace and strength to overcome this great loss and pain” it concluded.

Sumi Hoho: The Sümi Hoho has vehemently condemned the barbaric murder of Neiphretuo Metsei-o, “who was found murdered days after he left for his place of posting at Pfütsero on the 7th of September 2018.”

Sümi Hoho media cell, in a condemnation note expressed concern over security issues in society, when even the guardians themselves fall victim to nefarious designs of antisocials. Sümi Hoho urged the concerned authorities to book the culprits at the earliest and award them befitting punishment for their heinous crime.

While extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Sümi Hoho also bemoaned the fact that the Nagas had lost a young officer who had a bright future, “thwarted by cruel circumstances of life perpetrated by cowardly elements who roam the fringes of civilized society.”

TUK: Tangkhul Union Kohima (TUK) held an emergency meeting on September 16 at Tangkhul Baptist Church Kohima and unanimously took a number of actions.

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States set to miss FY19 fiscal targets

Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI): Funding of farm loan wa ive r s, p o l l - r e l a t e d spending and other populist measures are likely to ensure that states are set to miss their fiscal consolidation targets budgeted at the beginning of the year, says a report.

“Given the factors such as funding of crop loan waivers, electionrelated spending and the flood relief will see the states miss their fiscal consolidation targets,” Icra said in a weekend note.

The states’ fiscal deficit is primarily financed by issuing state development loans (SDLs).

In April-August of FY19, gross issuance of SDL contracted by 3.4 per cent to Rs 1.32 trillion, primarily led by a sharp decline in issuance

by UP, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

However, excluding these three states, total SDL issuance by the remaining states has grown 14.7 per cent in the first five months of FY19.

Icra also estimates that Rs 1.3 trillion of SDLs are scheduled to be redeemed in FY19, much higher than Rs 0.8 trillion redeemed in FY18.

“Given the shar p rise in the redemption amount, and assuming an annual growth of 10-20 per cent over the net SDL

issuance of Rs 3.4 trillion in FY18, gross SDL issuance may rise to Rs 5-5.3 trillion in FY19 from Rs 4.2 trillion in FY18,” says the report.

Recently, the Reserve Bank estimated that fiscal deficits of all the 29 states may decline to 2.6 per cent of their gross state domestic product (GSDP) citing their FY19 budget estimates, from 3.1 per cent in FY18.

But an analysis of the FY19 budgets of nine states, accounting for around 62 per cent of the combined GSDP of all 29 states in FY17, shows that their fiscal deficits are budgeted to slip to 2.5 per cent of GSDP in FY19 from 2.6 per cent in FY18.

As 12 of the 29 states, 3 of which were part of the 9 included in the analysis, are also poll-bound, apart from the general elections before May 2019, there is a risk of new schemes being announced or a higher allocation for welfare schemes, the note said.

The unforeseen expenditure on flood relief in states like Kerala and Karnataka, which may not be fully offset by higher grants or other revenue mobilisation measures, can exert pressure on their fiscal balances, he said.

“A rise in revenue expenditure beyond the

budgeted levels, led by the funding of crop loan waivers, election- related spending and flood relief (Kerala and Karnataka), may lead to fiscal slippages for some states, unless their capital spending is curtailed below, or their revenue receipts are enhanced above the budgeted level for FY19.

“But a reduction in the capital spending will be an unfavourable outcome, which may impair the quality of expenditure. In contrast, higherthan-budgeted revenue, which is likely following the recent amendments related to IGST and GST compensation cess, and a back-ended pickup in headline SGST collections, will be an encouraging development,” Jayanta Roy of Icra said in the note.

The pace of growth of the aggregate revenue receipts, revenue expenditure and capital outlay of these nine states is budgeted at 12.3, 10.3 and 15.1 per cent, respectively in FY19, he said.

So far this fiscal, the amount required to be released to the states as GST compensation has been limited to Rs 3,900 crore for April-May 2018 and Rs 14,930 crore for June-July 2018.

Also, the amount collected as GST compensa-

tion cess has exceeded the compensation funds released to the states.

As per the GST (compensation to states) amendment Bill 2018, 50 per cent of the unutilised amount lying in the compensation fund during the transition period, shall be given to the states.

Moreover, the recently passed IGST (amendment) bill provides that any unsettled amount of IGST shall be divided equally between the Centre and the states.

“These changes are likely to ease the cash flows of the states and boost their revenue, thereby aiding their fiscal consolidation efforts,” Roy said.

Even if some of the states in the sample are to lower their VAT on petroleum products in the coming months, the annual growth of the aggregate VAT collections on such products will still remain healthy in FY19, given the rise in retail prices of these fuels and relatively inelastic consumption, says the report.

The report also sees realisation from stamp duty and registrations fees for the states falling short of the budgeted 9.7 per cent growth as it fears the real estate sector sentiment falling on rising interest rates.

20 lakh people join modified JanDhan scheme New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI): As many as 20 lakh people have joined the modified Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY), taking the total number of account holders in the flagship financial inclusion programme to 32.61 crore as on September 5, according to finance ministry data.

The government earlier this month relaunched PMJDY as an open-ended scheme with higher insurance cover and double the overdraft (OD) facility.

The Union Cabinet decided to continue the scheme beyond the four-year period ended August 14 with an aim to take the formal banking system from “every household to every adult”. During the August 15-September 5 period, the total deposits in 32.61 PMJDY accounts witnessed an increase of Rs 1,266.43 crore.

The balance in PMJDY accounts was Rs 82,490.98 crore as on September 5.

Under the revamped scheme, accidental insurance cover for new RuPay card holders has been raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh for new PMJDY accounts opened after August 28.

Also, the existing OD limit of Rs 5,000 has been increased to Rs 10,000.

Further, no conditions will be attached for OD up to Rs 2,000.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

M-cap of top-10 cos fall by Rs 41,660 crore

NEW DELHI, SEP 16 (PTI): Eight out of the 10 most valued Indian companies together suffered an erosion of Rs 41,660 crore in their market valuation last week, with Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) alone accounting for over Rs 15,000 crore.

Only HDFC and Infosys saw an increase in their market capitalisation (m-cap) in the week ended Friday. RIL’s valuation plunged by Rs 15,180.46 crore to Rs 7,94,074.52 crore, while that of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dipped by Rs 6,278.86 crore to Rs 7,89,949.92 crore.

HDFC Bank’s m-cap dropped Rs 7,778.30 crore to Rs 5,50,915.33 crore.

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Rs 4,219.81 crore to Rs 3,75,441.05 crore. FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) saw its valuation slump by Rs 1,904.89 crore to Rs 3,52,869.55 crore, while Maruti Suzuki India tanked by Rs 3,011.74 crore to Rs 2,60,781.18 crore.

Public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) witnessed a fall of Rs 1,294.07 crore in its valuation to Rs 2,59,170.02 crore and Kotak Bank saw an erosion of Rs 1,992.38 crore to Rs 2,35,939.35 crore.

On the contrary, HDFC’s m-cap rose Rs 238.24 crore to Rs 3,25,872.37 crore and technology giant Infosys’ valuation surged

by Rs 904.96 crore to Rs 3,21,163.52 crore.

New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI): The government plans to soon initiate the strategic sale process for at least four subsidiaries of loss-making Air India, including Airline Allied Services Ltd (AASL) and Hotel Corporation of India (HCI), according to officials.

Besides, plans are on the anvil for selling the headquarter building of Air India in the national capital as well as various other land assets and buildings of the airline in different parts of the country.

The government has prepared a list of the airline’s assets that could be hived off as part of the strategic sale plan for Air India and its subsidiaries, officials said.

According to them, the disinvestment process is likely to be initiated soon for four Air India subsidiaries - AASL, HCI, Air India Air Transport Service Ltd (AIATSL) and Air India Engineering Service Ltd (AIESL).

While AASL, under the name Alliance Air, provides regional air connectivity, HCI owns and operates two hotels in Delhi and Srinagar, among others.

A I AT S L p r ov i d e s ground handling and cargo handling services. AIESL is mainly into maintenance, repair and overhaul of engines.

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The bank’s gross nonperforming assets stood at 16.66 per cent, while net NPA was at 8.45 per cent.

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respectively in Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance.

In the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the bank reported 8.44 per cent increase in its net profit at Rs 95.11 crore as against

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vehicles will go a long way in addressing the problem of under-insurance of motor vehicles. As is well known, motor insurance penetration drops to around 40 per cent for two-wheelers and 60 per cent for four-wheelers within 2-3 years of vehicle purchase.

“For us at ICICI Lombard, it is a matter of deep concern that so many vehicles are being deployed on the roads without an adequate motor insurance cover....We are sure that motor insurance will rise further in coming years,” said Sanjeev Mantri, Executive Director - ICICI Lombard General Insurance.

systemically important non-deposit taking NBFC, offering loans in the areas of capital markets, real estate, corporate finance and structured finance. It has two subsidiaries - STCI Primary Dealer and STCI Commodities.

The Mumbai-based bank had raised Rs 540 crore in June 2016 by selling 18 per cent stake in its life insurance venture Star Union Dai-iche Life Insurance.

Currently, the bank owns 28.96 per cent, while the Union Bank of India and the Dai-ichi Life Insurance hold 25.10 per cent and 45.94 per cent

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and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has directed the insurance companies to offer three-year third party insurance cover for new cars and five-year such policy for new two-wheelers from September 1, 2018.

The new guideline will contribute to higher premium income for the companies selling motor insurance.

However, chinks remain as customers will be bound to make long term premium without the freedom of choice to make a switch from one insurer to another, said an industry official on the condition of anonymity.

“Introduction of mandatory long term policies for new

owns 2.84 per cent in Sidbi.

“The bank is planning to sell its entire stake in STCI Finance. It expects to raise around Rs 500 crore from the deal,” the source said.

T h e g ove r n m e n t owned bank is hoping to raise another Rs 300 crore through the Sidbi deal, he said.

It has already appointed nine merchant bankers to scout for potential buyers.

Last year also, the public sector lender had planned to sell its stake in STCI Finance but dropped it after the bids received were below expectations.

STCI Finance is a

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NEW DELHI, Sep 16 (PTI): Even as customers buying cars and two-wheelers post September 1 need to shell out more as premium with Irdai making long-term third party insurance mandatory, industry and experts feel it will ultimately benefit consumers besides the insurers. It addresses the issue of under-insurance and inculcate a sense of compliance among those who otherwise evade the law by not buying the third party motor insurance after the initial year of vehicle purchase, said an analyst.

Following an order from the Supreme Court, the Insurance Regulatory

Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI): State-run Bank of India is looking to raise nearly Rs 1,000 crore through selling stake in some of its noncore assets and real estate properties.

The bank expects to raise around Rs 800 crore through sale of its stake in non-banking finance company – STCI Finance - and in Sidbi, by the third quarter of the current financial year.

The lender has also lined up some of its real estate assets to sell and expects to raise nearly Rs 200 crore through the sale, a source said.

The lender holds 29.96 per cent stake in STCI Finance, while it

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Typhoon pounds China; 64 killed in Philippines Khan calls for second Brexit vote

Rescuers at work in the village of Lei Yue Mun in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Washington, Sep 16 (IANS): The death toll from tropical storm Florence that made landfall in the US east coast, has increased to 13, with authorities warning of continued rains and flooding.

Of the 13 victims, nine died on Friday night, while the rest were killed on Saturday, according to the officials. Florence crashed ashore Friday morning in North Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane, and it has wiped out power to about 796,000 customers in that state and South Carolina, reports CNN. Officials warned that the flooding was only just starting.

“The flood danger from this storm is more immediate today than when it. made landfall 24 hours ago,” North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said on Saturday.

“We face walls of water at our coasts, along our rivers, across our farmland, in our cities and in our towns.”

Across the Carolinas, officials are sounding the alarm: More communities will flood as rivers collect water from upstream and spill over. Officials have declared states of emergency in several states, including in the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia and Maryland, where coastal areas are still recovering from summer storms. According to the National Hurricane Centre, the storm will travel through upstate South Carolina, be downgraded to a tropical depression, then turn north toward the Ohio Valley.

As it moves near Ohio and West Virginia, it will become a remnant low. Then it will swing to the northeast in the middle of next week on a path to the Atlantic Ocean near Nova Scotia, where it will be an extra-tropical low with gale-force winds.

Passenger train derails in Pakistan; 20 injured

LAHORE, SEP 16 (PTI): Eight coaches of a passenger train derailed in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Sunday, injuring at least 20 passengers. According to Geo TV report, the train en route to Peshawar via Mianwali and Attock derailed near Kalabagh town of Mianwali district. According to rescue sources, 20 people injured in the accident. A Pakistan railways spokesperson said four of the injured persons were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the rest were provided first aid on the spot.

than the record time of 11 hours set by Typhoon York in 1999, the South China Morning Post reported.

The storm made landfall in the Guangdong city of Taishan at 5 p m, packing wind speeds of 162 kilometres per hour.

State television broadcaster CGTN reported that surging waves flooded a seaside hotel in the city of Shenzhen.

Authorities in southern China issued a red alert,

Moon seeks to break nuclear deadlock with Kim Seoul, Sep 16 (Agencies): South Korean President Moon Jae-in travels to Pyongyang this week for his third summit with Kim Jong Un, looking to break the deadlock in nuclear talks between North Korea and the United States.

Moon flies north on Tuesday for a three-day trip, following in the footsteps of his predecessors Kim Dae-jung in 2000 and mentor Roh Moo-hyun in 2007.

No details of the programme have been announced but Pyongyang is likely to pull out all the stops to create a good impression, with tens of thousands of people lining the streets to welcome him.

One diplomatic source predicted the visit would see “Kim and Moon together receiving the same sort of applause”.

Moon, who met Kim again in May, was instrumental in brokering the historic summit the following month between US President Donald Trump and Kim in Singapore, when Kim backed denuclearisation of the “Korean peninsula”.

But no details were agreed and Washington a n d P yo n g ya n g h ave sparred since over what that means and how it will be achieved.

At the same time the

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (R) will be travelling to Pyongyang this week for his third summit with Kim Jong Un. US and South have sometimes moved at radically different speeds in their approach to the North.

Moon will try again to “play the role of facilitator or mediator”, said his special adviser on foreign affairs Moon Chung-in.

“He believes that improved inter-Korean relations have some role in facilitating US-DPRK talks as well as solving the North Korean nuclear problem,” he told reporters, using the North’s official acronym.

Last month Trump a b r u p t ly c a n c e l l e d a planned visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to

Pyongyang, after the North condemned “gangster-like” demands for what it called its unilateral disarmament.

Washington has been adamant that the North carry out a “final, fully verified denuclearisation” first, while Pyongyang is demanding a formal declaration from the US that the Korean War is over.

But Kim has since sent Trump a letter seeking a second summit and held

a military parade for his country’s 70th birthday without showing off any intercontinental ballistic missiles, prompting warm tweets from the US president.

North Korea will want to exploit Trump’s eagerness to declare progress before the US mid-term elections in November to secure concessions, said Go Myong-hyun, an analyst at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and will view “every meeting as a viable political opportunity” towards that goal.

But whether Pyongyang is willing to offer something concrete in return is yet to be seen.

Moon may try to convince the North Korean leader to verbally commit to providing a list of the country’s existing nuclear programme, said Shin Beom-cheol, another analyst at the Asan Institute.

“It won’t be South Korea that inspects and verifies, so if we can get something out of Kim Jong Un’s mouth, that will be significant,” Shin said, adding the next step could be a summit between Kim and Trump sometime in October.

LONDON, Sep 16 (Agencies): London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for another referendum on Britain’s European Union membership, saying the prime minister’s handling of Brexit negotiations had become “mired in confusion and deadlock” and was leading the country down a damaging path.

Britain is due to leave the European Union on March 29. But with Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plans still not accepted, some lawmakers, as well as union and business leaders are increasingly arguing for people to have a final say on any deal struck with Brussels.

May has repeatedly ruled out holding a second referendum following the vote two years ago to leave the EU. She says members of parliament will get to vote on whether to accept any final deal.

But with time running out for London and Brussels to thrash out a Brexit deal, the British government is preparing plans for a no-deal Brexit. Finance Minister Philip Hammond told senior ministers last week that Brexit could have to be delayed beyond March 29 in order to pass new laws, The Sun newspaper said on Saturday.

The idea was immediately rejected by May, the report said.

Khan, a senior member of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, said Britain was now facing either a bad deal or a no-deal Brexit, both of which were “incredibly risky” for Britain.

Writing in Sunday’s Observer newspaper, Khan blamed the government’s handling of the negotiations and said the threat to living standards, the economy and jobs

Floods render 30,000 homeless in Nigeria Lagos, Sep 16 (IANS): Local authorities in Nigeria’s southern state of Edo on Saturday said 30,000 people have been displaced by floods in more than 35 communities in eastern and central part of the state.

The disaster had gone beyond the purview of local government council areas, Aremiyau Momoh, chairman of Etsako East, told reporters in Benin city, the state capital.

On his part, John Akhigbe, chairman of Etsako Central, called for urgent intervention from both the state and the federal governments.

Camps for the displaced had been placed in strategic locations across the council areas. Similarly, about 700 houses including large farmlands have been affected by flash floods following heavy rains in parts of oil rich Rivers state.

Martins Ejike, a coordinator of NEMA said that the floods began since August.

Ejike advised people living in affected areas to relocate to higher ground for temporary shelters in case of the bigger floods.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that Brexit should be delayed from March 2019 to allow time for a new referendum on leaving the EU was too great for voters not to have a say.

“The government’s abject failure and the huge risk we face of a bad deal or a nodeal Brexit means that giving people a fresh say is now the right and only approach left for our country,” he said.

Khan’s support for a second referendum, which supporters call a “people’s vote”, will put more pressure on Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to change his opposition to the idea.

Labour is due to start its four-day annual party conference in a week’s time.

Iran to increase uranium enrichment if EU fails

Tehran, Sep 16 (IANS): Iran would increase uranium enrichment if the European Union (EU) fails to implement its obligations following the US withdrawal from the Iranian landmark nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday.

“The Europeans and the other signatories must act in order to compensate for the effects of the US sanctions,” Zarif was quoted as saying by Press TV. He downplayed the possibility of Iran’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal, but cautioned the EU partners that Iran might act if they fail to secure Iran’s interests in the deal.

“Oil and banks” are the “litmus test,” he said, alluding to the EU pledges to help Tehran in the face of US re-imposition of sanctions on Iran’s oil exports and banking transactions.

European parties need to decide whether being ready to follow their words, Zarif said, adding that “they should also decide if they want to submit to US pressure.”

Iran and six world powers, namely Russia, Britain, China, France, the United

Mohammad Javad Zarif States and Germany, struck a landmark agreement over Iran’s nuclear programme in 2015, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

However, US President Donald Trump decided to withdraw Washington from the deal on May 8 and reimpose sanctions, including oil embargo, on Iran.

Iran has held several rounds of talks with France, Britain and Germany to revive the blocking statute, a 1996 regulation that prohibits EU companies and courts from complying with foreign sanctions laws.

Iran has incessantly urged Europe to take “practical and tangible measures” to protect Iranian interests since the US pullout.

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I, on behalf of all my family members, would like to convey our heartiest appreciation and gratitude to Major Benrithung Lotha, Commander Wokha Town Command NSCN (I-M) for recovering my Royal Enfield Blue Color as published in the Nagaland Post, dated 13th Sept 2018.

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fishing boats were called back to port, state media reported.

The gambling enclave of Macau closed casinos for the first time and the Hong Kong Observatory warned people to stay away from the Victoria Harbour landmark, where storm surges battered the sandbagreinforced waterfront. The Hong Kong Observatory issued its strongest storm warning for 10 hours on Sunday, just slightly shorter

Dozens of people, mostly small-scale miners and their families, were feared to have been trapped by a landslide in the farflung village of Ucab in Itogon town in the northern Philippines’ Benguet province, Itogon Mayor Victorio Palangdan said by phone on Sunday. Police Superintendent Pelita Tacio said 34 villagers had died and 36 remained missing in the landslides in Ucab and another village in Itogon town.

Rescuers were scrambling to pull out the body of a victim from the mound of mud and rocks in Ucab before Tacio left the area Sunday. Rescuers were hampered by rain and mud, and the search and rescue operation was suspended at nightfall and will resume at daybreak Monday, Palangdan said.

Overall, at least 64 people have died in typhoon incidents in the northern Philippines, mostly from landslides and collapsed houses, according to the national police.

Forty-five other people were missing and 33 were injured in the storm.

IN GRATITUDE

I, Mr. Tzutilepzuk Longkumer, would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the NSCN-IM “Commander, Wokha Town Command” Major Benrithung Lotha for assessing in recovering my lost Bolero which was stolen on 7th Sept. 2018 as published on 13th Sept. 2018 in Nagaland Post.

I further extend my good wishes and prayers and continue to work selflessly for the greater good of the society.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The people of Sheanghah Tangten village Pomching Block through its village council chairman would like to acknowledge and express its gratitude to the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources and District Fisher Officer Mon, for renovation of fishery ponds and also for distribution of fish fees under RKVY scheme and Blue Revolution Scheme (2017-18).

Further the chairman would like to state that such developmental scheme if provided by the Department in near future will be very helpful for the farmers and will be highly appreciated.

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Hong Kong, Sep 16 (AP): Typhoon Mangkhut barrelled into southern China on Sunday after lashing the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left at least 64 people dead and dozens more feared buried in a landslide.

More than 2.4 million people had been evacuated in southern China’s Guangdong province by Sunday evening to flee the massive typhoon and nearly 50,000

the most severe warning, as the national meteorological center said the densely populated region would face a “severe test caused by wind and rain” and urged officials to prepare for possible disasters.

Hundreds of flights were cancelled. All highspeed and some normal rail services in Guangdong and Hainan provinces were also halted, the China Railway Guangzhou Group Co. said. In Hong Kong, a video posted online by residents showed the top corner of an old building break and fall off, while in another video, a tall building swayed as strong winds blew.

The city of Shenzhen also canceled all flights between Sunday and early Monday morning. Hainan Airlines canceled 234 flights in the cities of Haikou, Sanya, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai scheduled over the weekend.

In the northern Philippines, Mangkhut made landfall Saturday on the northeastern tip of Luzon island with sustained winds of 205 kilometres per hour and gusts of 255 kph.

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas’ lovefest continues

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riyanka Chopra looks head over heels in love with her fiancé Nick Jonas, as they enjoyed a date with their loved ones, including Joe Jonas, on the eve of Nick’s 26th birthday.

Your favourite new couple, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, have been spotted on romantic dates all over the world — from Mumbai and Los Angeles to Mexico and Singapore — since they got engaged in August. But their date on Saturday had an extraspecial significance: Nick’s birthday.

Priyanka, 36, helped her fiancé ring in his 26th birthday on Sunday with an outing in California’s Anaheim, just outside Los Angeles, where they have

been vacationing.

The couple kicked off Nick’s birthday festivities early by celebrating with their close friends and family, including Nick’s brother, Joe Jonas. Priyanka posted a photo on her Instagram from the bash, and captioned it, “Birthday Hang.”

For the festivities, Priyanka looked chic in a rust ensemble and tied her hair in a sophisticated updo to reveal her glowing skin, while Nick wore a casual grey tee.

Priyanka also shared a series of photos on her Instagram story, including a side shot of Nick beaming, with the caption, “Birthday weekend begins”.

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pearance comes soon after the Quantico star delightedly shared moments from her “fun night” with her future husband and a few close friends. They were spotted at Malibu’s Nobu restaurant on Wednesday with friends, including Hollywood producer Brian Grazer, his wife Veronica Smiley Grazer and Priyanka’s manager Anjula Acharia. Loved-up photos of the engaged couple walking hand-in-hand, snuggling up, laughing and chatting are all over social media. Priyanka commanded attention as she slipped into a striking fuchsia ensemble.

Priyanka and Nick made their engagement official on August 18 in Mumbai with a traditional roka ceremony in which their families participated as well.

It was held at her residence.

Later, they posted pictures from the ceremony on their Instagram profiles and let the world know. The pair has reportedly been dating since May 2018, and met at the 2017 Met Gala. Dating rumours began swirling after Priyanka and the American singer arrived to the 2017 event together, both decked in Ralph Lauren.

The X-Files’ Peter Donat actor dead

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ctor Peter Donat, who played agent Fox Mulders father in “The X-Files” and featured in two Francis Ford Coppola films, is dead. He was 90.

Donat died on Monday at his home in Point Reyes, California. His wife, Maria told the New York Times the cause was complications of diabetes.

The actor was also a frequent stage actor. He played Cyrano de Bergerac, Prospero, Shylock, King Lear and Hadrian VII over the years.

He also guest starred on TV series like “The F.B.I.”, “Hawaii Five-O”, “Mannix”, McMillan & Wife”, “Hill Street Blues” and

“Murder, She Wrote”.

Coppola cast Donat as a lawyer in “The Godfather Part II” after he was considered for the role of Tom Hagen in “The Godather”, a part that eventually went to Robert Duvall.

The Canadian-born actor also played Otto Kerner in Coppola’s “Tucker: The Man and His Dream” in 1980.

In addition to his wife, Donat is survived by his sons, Caleb, Christopher and Lucas; two stepdaughters, Barbara Park Shapiro and Marina Park Sutton; a stepson, Malcolm Park; 11 grandchildren; and his brother, Richard, who is also an actor.

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inger-actress Selena Gomez is open to singing in a Bollywood film, and says it will be a beautiful experience.

Asked if she would consider singing for a Bollywood film, she told IANS: “I’ve never been asked that!

Why not, I think that would be beautiful.”

Gomez found fame as a child through a Disney show “Wizards of Waverly Place”.

She is known for making hits like “Come and get it”, “The heart wants what it wants”, “Bad liar”, “Wolves” and “Back to you”.

As an actor and a voice-over artiste, she has been a part of projects like “Another Cinderella Story”, “The Big Short”, “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising”, “Monte Carlo”, “The Muppets” and the “Hotel Transylvania” franchise. The first part of the film came out in 2012. The third part “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” was released in India by Sony Pictures India in July.

(IANS)

Concert organize in aid of the victims of natural disasters in Nagaland

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n aid of the victims of natural disasters in Nagaland, a concert was organized by Native Trax Society in association with Get Gorgeous Society and Note Grid on September 15, at IMC hall, Dimapur.

Music lovers and music fraternity of Dimapur turned out in droves to witness the city’s musicians perform and also show their support towards the cause.

Many concerned people from all walks of life extended their support both in cash and kind for the cause which contributed to the immense success of the event. The show started with an energetic and outstanding performance by local dance crew ‘Rhythm’. The musical performances were kickstarted by talented youngsters Ukulele Dimapur. During the course of the evening the audience were regaled by amazing performances

by Echoes Hill Band, Note

Grid, Thunglamo Ngullie, Kimatsung Jamir, Trance Effect, Sunep Lemtur, Frozen Heart, Imnasenla Aier, Diethozo Thakro and Yellow Beacon. The highlight of the event was the outstanding performance by UDX band who came together after a three year hiatus specially for this cause.

The performers and the music community also contributed freely and donated their talents, money and time for which the organizers expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all for their noble and humanitarian acts.

The photography partner for the event was Cinescope while videography was done by Global Chapter. The photos and videos will soon be uploaded to the Music Awards of Nagaland’s Facebook Page https://www. facebook.com/musicanagaland and Youtube channel www.youtube.com/user/ mvanmengu

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mar Rao's highest grosser ever. The film has beaten the lifetime collections of Aamir Kha starrer Talaash - The Answer Lies Within, which made Rs 93.40 crore back in 2012.

For those unaware, Talaash featured Rajkummar Rao in a supporting role. Now, Stree has become the first Rajkummar Rao film to cross Rs 100 crore at the box-office.

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icro-blogging platform Twitter will now show live streams and broadcasts right on top of your timeline.

“We’re making it easier to find and watch live broadcasts. Now, when accounts you follow go live, the stream will appear right at the top of your timeline,” the company tweeted.

The new feature will include breaking news, personalities and sports.

“Catch breaking news, your favourite personalities, and can’t-miss sports moments. Rolling out now on iOS and Android,” said Twitter. According to a report in TechCrunch on Saturday, among the up-

dates, Twitter said it’s now “also supporting audio-only live broadcasts, as well as through its sister broadcast service Periscope”.

Last month, Twitter discontinued its app for iOS 9 and lower versions.

Twitter has also launched an audio-only broadcasting feature so your followers can hear, but not see you. The new feature is currenyly publicly available for all iOS users of the main Twitter app and its livestreaming app Periscope.

To use the “audio-only broadcast” option, users need to update their app and go to the “Go Live” button on the compose screen.

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tree has now become the 9th Bollywood film of 2018 to hit 100 crore mark after fter Padmaavat, Raazi, Gold, Baaghi 2, Raid, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Sanju and Race 3.

Bollywood film Stree, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor has hit the Rs 100 crore mark at the box-office. In just two weeks of its release, Stree became Rajkum-

edy directed by Amar Kaushik, the film also features Aparshakti Khurrana, Pankaj Tripathi and Vijay Raaz.

Stree has now become the 9th Bollywood film of 2018 to hit 100 crore mark after fter Padmaavat, Raazi, Gold, Baaghi 2, Raid, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Sanju and Race 3.

The film garnered attention due to its unique plot based on the urban legend of Nale Ba. Bollywood trade analyst had further attributed the footfalls to positive word of mouth.

He also predicted that further growth is expected on the third day.

The film, which also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurrana and Abhishek Banerjee, has received positive reviews from the audiences and critics alike. Stree also marks the directorial debut of Amar Kaushik and is produced by DK and Raj, the makers of zombie comedy Go Goa Gone.

The Renowned RJ Prabal Rai of Sikkim holding a collection box in the Programme “Sikkim For Nagaland” at Central Park Namchi.

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8 Assam Rifles Wokha will be organizing a Musical Fest on September 18, at Local Ground Wokha from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. DPRO & IA Wokha informed that six Jazz Bands from Assam Rifles will be performing during the musical fest. In this regard, Commandant 28 AR invites all to come and witness the show.

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Ronaldo scores twice in Juventus win

Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri congratulates Ronaldo following his performance.

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Washington, Sep 16 (Agencies): Wayne Rooney has claimed it was Everton owner Farhad Moshiri rather than former manager Sam Allardyce who wanted him out of the club.

Rooney says he struggled to get a straight answer from the club over his future, as speculation on the subject increased.

According to Rooney, Allardyce was keen to keep him at Everton, albeit without being able to offer any guarantees over playing time, but Moshiri was less concerned to retain his services.

Rooney eventually joined MLS side DC United over the summer, where he has scored four goals in 12 appearances, and he has now spoken about the circumstances behind his Goodison exit. “[Leaving] was the owner’s decision. He knew he was going to bring a lot of players in and wanted to free money up. That’s his decision but I’m disappointed how it happened,” Rooney told The Sunday Times.

the Allianz Stadium, where the hosts had struggled to create chances against their in-form visitors.

His second smacked of a man settling into life in Turin, the former Real Madrid star coolly drilling the ball home after 65 minutes.

A memorable hattrick seemed certain when a looping cross found Ronaldo unmarked at the far post, but the Portuguese

side-footed his volley narrowly wide before missing another gilt-edged opportunity eight minutes from time, and events turned sour when Costa headbutted Federico Di Francesco in the build-up to Khouma Babacar’s consolation and then spat in his face.

It looked set to be a difficult afternoon for Ronaldo when he missed from just inside the box after six minutes and fluffed a

header moments later, his frustration quietly matched by an increasingly underwhelmed home crowd.

Andrea Consigli ensured the game remained goalless at the break with a reaction save when Marlon Santos turned Joao Cancelo’s cross towards his own net, the goalkeeper doing well to palm the ball away.

The second half was five minutes old when Gianmarco Ferrari attempted to head the ball out for a corner, but instead hit his own post and Ronaldo was on hand to poke the ball over the line from a yard out.

With 25 minutes left to play, Emre Can’s pass found Ronaldo in space on the left and he strode confidently into the box before rattling the ball beyond Consigli into the bottomright corner of the net.

Babacar was allowed a free header to pull one back in stoppage time, but it was Costa’s behaviour and subsequent dismissal that really took the shine off Juve’s celebrations.

Momota wins Japan Open title Tokyo, Sep 16 (Agencies): Japan’s Kento Momota outgunned Thai rival Khosit Phetpradab 21-14, 21-11 in a one-sided final to capture the Japan Open badminton title on Sunday.

The 24-year-old sank to his knees after a towering smash completed a comfortable win, kissing the Japanese badge on his shirt as he took another step towards redemption following a gambling scandal that threatened to ruin his career.

“I was just so overwhelmed at winning and the sense of what I achieved,” said Momota after becoming the first Japanese player to win the men’s singles crown.

Momota, who was booted off the Japanese team for the 2016 Rio Olympics and banned for over a year for visiting an illegal casino, had been furious with himself after crashing

out of the Asian Games at the semi-final stage last month.

But having beaten China’s two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan in the Tokyo quarterfinals and top seed Viktor Axelsen in the last four, Momota’s run to the Japan Open title was fully deserved as he dominated his matches with his attacking style.

S p a i n’ s C a r o l i n a Marin, Olympic champion and three-time badminton world champion, won the Japan Open women’s singles title on Sunday with a victory over Japanese player Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 17-21, 21-11.

Marin, 25, played an exciting match lasting one hour and 15 minutes, in which Okuhara pushed back to win the second game only to see Marin regain control in the tie-break.

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1945 – 10th Sept. 2018 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 We, the bereaved family members of Late Mrs. Chumbeni Kikon, would like to express our sincere gratitude to every individuals, friends, organizations and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, materially and financially during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved mother on the 10th Sept. 2018.

We would like to convey our special thanks to, 1. Woroku Baptist Church and Village Council.

2. New Ralan Baptist Church.

3. Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church.

4. Rengma Baptist Church Wokha Town 5. Ralan Range Union Dimapur.

6. Mr. Mmhonlumo Kikon Hon’ble MLA & Advisor, Govt. Of Nagaland.

7. Mr. & Mrs. Rhonchamo Kikon and family.

8. Doctors and Nurses of MH Hospital, Dimapur.

9. Woroku Yamo Dimapur Randan Khumshum.

10. OC and Staffs Ralan Police Station.

11. RD. Block Wozhuro Staffs.

12. All the Blood Donors.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF

LT. ZAKU TSUKRU

17-09-2017 Apo, a year has passed since you left us and your near and dear ones to be with our Heavenly Father. Yet the memories of your love, your simplicity and your honesty will always remain in our hearts. Though no more with us physically, we find solace in the fact that your spirit will always guide and protect us in every step of our lives. We pray that the Almighty will grant you eternal peace.

Dearest Apo, we miss you.

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IN MEMORIAM

LT. DAVID JAMIR Born: 05.12.1976 – Died: 09.09.2018 John 3: 16 – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the various churches, organisations, unions, neighbour, friends and well wishers who supported us through various gestures of love, kindness and prayers during the illness and sad demise of our beloved Lt.David Jamir.

It is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to; 1. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo.

2. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Dimapur Town 3. Ao Christian Revival Church, Dimapur.

4. Khensa Senso Telongjem, Dimapur.

5. Western Kikruma Villagers Association, Dimapur.

6. Chakhesang Baptist Youth Deptt., Dimapur.

7. Doctors & Nurses, Eden Hospital Dimapur.

8. Commandant, all Ranks & Files of 12th IR Chingtok, Longleng.

9. Miss. Sentijungla Jamir, UDA 12th IR. Chingtok, Longleng.

10. UTNA, Nagaland.

11. Lengrijan Youth Organisation.

12. PRISM Society, Dimapur.

13. Brotherhood Society, Lengrijan.

Loving wife, family members, in-laws & relatives.

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Milan, Sep 16 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo opened his Juventus account with two second-half goals in the Serie A champions’ 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, but substitute Douglas Costa’s red card for spitting cast a shadow over the match.

Unspectacular though it may have been, the fivetime Ballon d’Or winner’s first goal delivered a palpable sense of relief around

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Born: 29.11.1977 – Died : 02.09.2018 We, the bereaved family members of Late K. Inoka Chophi, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every individuals, friends, well wishers, churches and unions who stood by us at the sudden demise of our beloved.

We are deeply indebted to: 1. Sughuna Baptist Church, General, Women, Youth and Children Department 2. Toluvi Baptist Church General and Children Department.

3. Lhomithi Baptist Church Women and Youth Department.

4. Sumi Students Union Sughuna.

5. Sumi Totimi Hoho Sughuna.

6. Sumi Community Sughuna 7. Yehemi Kukamiqo.

8. Yehemi Community Dimapur 9. Nizams Football Club Dimapur We are inexplicably sorry for our inability to acknowledge everyone individually but we pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

With love and prayer family members.

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MASTER MARK ASSUMI (MARKBO) BORN : JAN-18-2002 – EXPIRED : SEPT-17-2012

Dear Markbo.

It's today that you left us to be with the Lord, six years ago. We are having a family prayer meeting to pray to the almighty God to take good care of you in heaven.

We hope and pray that you have no problems now, your kidney must have healed by now.

Jesus loves children but not naughty ones, be good and not too mischievous, by now you must be having a lot of friends, all of them gathered around you to listen to your self made stories.

Everyone is fine here, Asu and Apuza prays for you all the time. When we have family meetings, it is your stories and your mischievous pranks that is mostly discussed. Especially the curtain burning incident, do you remember? Once in 2011, when you lighted a matchstick and burnt one of the curtains, everyone rushed to douse the fire, you also ran to the kitchen to get a bucket of water and when you threw the water everyone ran for cover with their eyes literally burning because that bucket of water contained "Raja Mircha", you forgot? Double trouble always !!!.

We pray for you everyday, do pray for us too, especially for your brother Kanishka, he has become naughty and fights with your mother all the time.

Not a single day passes without remembering you, your Mom thinks of you all the time.

The family gathering is at 4.pm today, everyone is coming and they still bring you toys !!!.

Love you always.

Your loving bro and Father, especially your favourite loving Mother .

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Words are inadequate to express our gratitude to all those who had supported by their presence, prayers and materially at the sudden demise of our eldest son TONGTEYIMKHYU (TONGTE) on 6th September, 2018. Your presence have helped us tide over the physical pain and healed our broken spirit. We are unable to thank each and every one of you personally, but we know that our Almighty God has witnessed your good deeds and will bless you all abundantly. We will always pray for the good and kind hearted people the State is blessed with. A very special Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Eden Hospital for their sincere care during his treatment this year.

Son, we have now clearly understood the purpose with which you were sent to us, and it is for that purpose you have left us. That PURPOSE will always by our guiding light in our remaining life's journey, till we meet in Gods Glory.

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Real held 1-1 by Athletic Bilbao

Marco Asensio tries to deliver a cross into the box but Bilbao defender De Marcos gets a block in for the home side.

Imphal, Sep 16 (Agencies): The six Northeast States, which is getting ready for their first-class debut, have decided to write to the BCCI requesting to ‘release funds at the earliest’.

Members of the North East Cricket Development Committee (NECDC) met in Imphal on Sunday to prepare a roadmap for the forthcoming domestic season. The committee felt that the Board should release the funds for smooth running of the current tournaments and it must ensure infrastructure development at the earliest.

Convenor of the committee and the secretary of the Meghalaya Cricket Association, Naba Bhattacharjee, will be meeting the BCCI officials in Mumbai on September 22 to decide on the future course of action.

With no funds in their kitty, the BCCI had assured financial assistance for the season, but most of the associations claim to have not received any money yet.

Apart from the financial concer ns, long monsoon too has affected preparations for most of the States, with Manipur having written to the BCCI schedule its home games somewhere in Bengal.

Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh have already requested the Board to shift their ‘home’ games to a different venue and most likely could play in Assam.

Mary Kom wins gold at Silesian Open

Boxing champion M C Mary Kom and other sportsperson and medalists during the 13th Silesian Open Boxing Tournament for women in Gliwice, Poland on Sunday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI): The seasoned M C Mary Kom (48kg) collected her third gold medal of the year with a display of tactical brilliance while Manisha (54kg) settled for a silver in the 13th Silesian Open Boxing Tournament for women in Gliwice, Poland.

Five-time world champion Mary Kom, returning to the ring after recovering from some niggles that kept her out of the Asian Games, prevailed 5-0 against Kazakhstan’s Aigerim Kassanayeva to pick up India’s lone senior category gold at the event Saturday.

Her other two gold medals this year came in the inaugural India Open in Delhi and the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. She also won a silver at the prestigious Strandja Memorial Tournament in Bulgaria.

The 35-year-old former Olympic bronze-medallist was in her elements against a taller opponent, displaying a brilliant counter-attacking strategy.

The nimble-footed Indian showed sharp reflexes and did not allow a clear shot to Kassanayeva through the bout.

“Mary was terrific in executing her strategy, it was a flawless performance,” India coach Rafaelle Bergamasco told PTI from Gliwice.

The Manipuri, a 2014 Asian Games gold-medallist, took full advantage of her rival’s hesitation and went full throttle in the final three minutes to strike some good body blows.

Her strong right hand worked well for her and she never allowed the southpaw to settle.

Manisha was next to take the ring against Ukraine’s Ivanna Krupe-

nia. The Indian went down 2-3 even though she came across as the more aggressive of the two boxers.

“Manisha was very good in the bout and in my opinion, she deserved to win,” said Bergamasco.

India also won four bronze medals in the senior category through former world champion L Sarita Devi (60kg), Ritu Grewal (51kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Pooja Rani (81kg).

In the youth competition, Jyoti Gulia (51kg), a former world champion and India’s only boxer to have qualified for next month’s Youth Olympic Games in Argentina, was India’s lone medallist with a gold.

In the junior competition though, the Indian team produced a terrific performance to sign off with 13 medals- six gold, six silver and a bronze.

M a d r i d, S e p 1 6 (Agencies): Markel Susaeta starred as Athletic Bilbao ended Real Madrid’s 100 per cent start to the new La Liga season by battling to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio San Mames.

Susaeta worried the ponderous Real defence throughout and set up a 32nd-minute opener for Iker Muniain which threatened to cause embarrassment for Julen Lopetegui’s men.

Substitute Isco made an immediate impression when he drew Real level

midway through the second half but it was a performance which left more questions than answers over Real’s post- Cristiano Ronaldo era.

Things looked set to go well for the visitors when Luka Modric took advantage of some hesitant defending to fashion a first-minute effort which was blocked by a wall of defenders.

Madrid maintained the early pace but they received their first warning just before the quarter-hour mark

Sachin exists Kerala Blasters

Firmino fine after eye injury Kipchoge shatters marathon record

Kochi, Sep 16 (IANS): Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has ended his association with Kerala Blasters Football Club (KBFC), the ISL outfit said in a statement on Sunday.

“Sachin has been a great support and we thank him for his immense contribution to KBFC. He will forever be a member of the Yellow Army. As it has been, we will continue to uphold and take forward, the spirit of the sport, spirit of the fans and the spirit of Kerala,” the statement said.

“The existing 80 per cent Ashareholders of KBFC comprising of IQuest, Chiranjeevi and Allu Arvind have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sachin Tendulkar’s 20 per cent stake in the club,” it added.

For the past two days, a section of the media had speculated that hat UAE billionaire businessman and Keralite M.A. Yusuf Ali has bought Sachin’s stake.

when Susaeta threaded a pass to Inaki Williams who fired just wide of target.

Susaeta hit another effort over the bar, then pounced on a rare mistake by Sergio Ramos but elected to shoot rather than find his better-placed teammate Williams, and missed his chance.

Bilbao came even closer in the 22nd minute when left-back Yuri Berchiche got on the end of a swift counter-attack but could only fire straight at Thibaut Courtois.

Bilbao ‘keeper Unai Simon denied both Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio before the hosts got the opener they deserved in the 32nd minute, when Susaeta’s ball across the box was edged home by the lurking Muniain.

Things could have been even worse for Real had Raul Garcia’s effort not been ruled out for offside, but it served to indicate that all was not well within Lopetegui’s rearguard.

Williams missed another chance for Bilbao early in the second half before the tide began to turn and Simon was required to make a superb double-save both from Bale’s free-kick and a Ramos follow-up.

Isco pounced in the 63rd minute with a superb close-range finish from a pinpoint right-wing cross from Bale.

Real remained in the ascendancy as they continued to hunt for the second goal which would have kept their 100 per cent start to the new campaign intact.

Bale fired just over the bar and Asensio also flashed an effort just wide as Lopetegui’s men continued to push, with a plainly tiring Bilbao content to sit back and seek to exploit the counter-attack.

Ramos had the last chance for Real when he lashed a long-range freekick over the bar, inevitably drawing comparisons to the precision of the nowdeparted Ronaldo.

NECDC to write to BCCI for funds

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Roberto Firmino suffered eye injury during their 2-1 win against Tottenham on Saturday.

L o nd o n , S e p 1 6 (Agencies): Liverpool have confirmed Roberto Firmino suffered no serious injury to his eye after he was forced off in their 2-1 win against Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday.

The Brazil striker was taken to hospital for assessment but was later discharged, with Liverpool saying he has “not been ruled out” of Tuesday’s opening Champions

League group game against Paris Saint-Germain.

“A hospital examination confirmed an abrasion of the eye, but there will be no lasting damage,” read a club statement.

“The issue will be monitored and treated by Liverpool’s medical staff at Melwood before any decision is made on whether Firmino will be able to figure in Tuesday evening’s Champions League en-

counter with Paris SaintGermain at Anfield.

“At this stage, the No 9 has not been ruled out.

Firmino travelled back to Merseyside separately from his team-mates with club doctor Andy Massey following the positive assessment.”

“The players and staff onboard the club flight back to Liverpool sent the Brazilian a video wishing him well, recorded on the team plane.”

Firmino scored what proved to be the winning goal after 54 minutes but was substituted 20 minutes later following a clash with Jan Vertonghen.

Georginio Wijnaldum’s opening goal after 39 minutes and Firmino’s second Premier League goal of the season were enough to secure victory, despite a late Tottenham comeback, to ensure Klopp’s side continued their 100 per cent start to the season.

Berlin, Sep 16 (Agencies): Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge set a new world record for the marathon in Berlin on Sunday, shaving more than a minute off the previous best.

The 33-year-old, widely seen as the greatest marathon runner of the modern era, ran a time of two hours, one minute and 40 seconds on a sunny and warm autumn day along the flat inner-city course to beat Dennis Kimetto’s world best set of 2:02:57 in Berlin back in 2014.

“I lack words to describe this day,” said a beaming Kipchoge, a former world champion over 5,000 metres and marathon gold medallist at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. “I am really grateful, happy to smash the world record.”

“They say you can miss it twice but not third time.

So I want to thank everyone who has helped me,” Kipchoge, who last year took part in the Nike Breaking Two project, where he ran

Eliud Kipchoge runs to win the 45th Berlin Marathon, setting a new world record in the process.

two hours and 25 seconds with the aid of “illegal” in and out pacemakers.

He started off with a sizzling pace and quickly shook off his biggest opponent, Wilson Kipsang, to make it a one-man race.

It was clear after the opening few kilometres that Kipchoge’s only opponent would be the clock and his three pacemakers were pushed to the limit to keep the tempo high.

But even after the last

one peeled off after 25 kilometres, Kipchoge showed no sign of slowing, passing the 30km mark in 1:26:45, with a pace of 2:52 per 1,000 metres.

“It was hard. I ran my own race, I trusted my trainers, my programme and my coach. That’s what pushed me in the last kilometres,” he said.

Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama took to Twitter on Sunday morning to congratulate his fellow Kenyan, posting a picture of the pair at Spurs’ training ground holding a club shirt with the runners name on it.

“Congratulation my friend, Eliud Kipchoge, for breaking the world marathon record. Proud of you brother #Magicalkenya,” Wanyama tweeted.

During the 2016 Olympic games in Rio, Kipchoge won a gold medal in the marathon, having previously claimed silver in Beijing 2008 and bronze in Athens 2004 both in the 5000m.

Naga fighters win 5 medals at national kickboxing championship

Nagaland Association of Kickboxing Organisation players and officials with minister for Public Health & Engineering Department (PHED), Jacob Zhimomi.

Dimapur, Sep 16 (NPN): The Nagaland Association of Kickboxing Organisation (NAKO) won a silver and 4 bronze medals at the recently concluded 24th IAKO National Kickboxing Championship held at Mapusa, Goa from September 6-9.

The team was felicitated by minister for Public Health & Engineering Department (PHED), Jacob Zhimomi

on their return to Nagaland.

During the programme, the minister congratulated and lauded NAKO players for bringing laurels to the state. He also congratulated Akihitho Zhimomi and Khetoho Zhimomi on their promotion to 2nd and 5th Dan respectively.

PDA government is giving every effort to bring quality sports infrastructures in Nagaland so that Naga

sportsmen and women can undergo quality training, said the minister and further assured he would approach the chief minister to consider NAKO to be in inducted in Nagaland Olympic Association.

Meanwhile, NAKO has expressed gratitude to chief minister Neiphiu Rio for rendering financial assistance towards the state team.

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