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triple talaq Tribes rally behind APO against murder of cop aInstant punishable offence

APO president Dr. Kepelhusie Terhuja and AYO president Neinguvotuo Krose addressing the rally in Kohima, Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 19 (NPN): Kohima reflected the resentment and anger against the cold blooded murder of ABI (5th NAP) Neiphretuo Metsie-o by Yuireingam Ronra Shimray of Kharasom Lazo village (Ukhrul, Manipur) and Ringthingchon of of Lunghar village of (Ukhrul, Manipur) when the capital was totally paralyzed with all shops closed and no vehicular movement as thousands of people including members of all tribes and hohos and citizens flocked to the rally organized by the Angami Public Organisation (APO).

Before submitting the memorandum to the chief minister, a rally was held

KPC, DPC condemn ‘harassment’ of scribe DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Kohima Press Club (KPC) and Dimapur Press Club (DPC) have strongly condemned the alleged harassment meted out to a news editor, who was covering a public procession in Kohima on Wednesday.

In a statement issued by its acting president Atul Sarma and general secretary Alice Yhoshü, KPC claimed the incident happened after the procession got over and movement of vehicles had resumed, when a group of rowdy protesters stopped the car carrying the news editor, demanding to know where she was from.

Even after she identified herself as a media person on duty, several unidentified protesters went around the vehicle and broke its rear windshield with some blunt objects. The club said it was highly unfortunate that media persons on duty were time and again “blatantly harassed and targeted for no reason” during public demonstrations, processions, protests and bandhs.

According to KPC, such incidents raised questions about the safety and security of journalists, “particularly in a society and State like ours that professes freedom of the media along with rest of the country.”

at the Old MLA Junction organized by the APO. Addressing the emotionally charged crowd APO vice president K.T. Villie, who chaired the programme, spoke with great restraint sensing the volatility of the situation. Villie, in his speech, strongly condemned the murder and urged every right-thinking citizen to also condemn all such heinous crimes. Expressing strong resentment against the murder, Villie asserted that murderers had no place on the earth.

He said the people need to learn what was wrong by meting out due justice. He also thanked people and various tribal hohos leaders and representatives for showing their solidarity at the public rally.

In his address, the APO president Dr. Kepelhusie Terhuja strongly condemned the murder and urged every right-thinking citizen to condemn such heinous crimes. He appealed to the gathering to stand for what was right, and said “enough is enough” to such incidents in “our place”.

Angami Youth Organization (AYO) president Neinguvotuo Krose, who too spoke on the occasion, wondered for how long such barbaric acts would be tolerated in the society. He urged everyone to raise a strong voice without any fear against such heinous crimes.

He said united voice of the people was powerful.

In his address, Chiechama village council chair-

man Neitso Sogotsu demanded that the culprits be awarded capital punishment for the heinous crime. He demanded that the accused be handed over to the village as per customary laws and tradition. Sogotsu also expressed gratitude to the people for showing up in such big numbers to show concern and solidarity to late Neiphrietuo Metsie-o.

Several thousand then marched to submit the memorandum to the chief minister of Nagaland demanding justice be meted out without delay. Some carried banners and placards which read: “Justice delayed is justice denied”; “No justice no peace”. “Deliver justice to prevail peace”; “We demand death penalty for Yurre-

ingam Ronra Shimray and Ringthinchon”; “We demand justice for Lt Neiphretuo Metsieo” etc.

However, the peaceful rally was marred by an ugly incident when the protesters were returning after submitting the memorandum to the chief minister. Some angry group had tried to forcibly enter the Kohima district jail.

The group reportedly vandalized property, smashed window panes and vehicles belonging to the prison.

However, timely intervention by the police personnel and Angami Youth Organization prevented the group from entering the jail.

APO memorandum: The memorandum submitted to the chief minister by the APO condemned the murder of ABI Neiphretuo Metsieo and demanded that it would not accept anything less than “severest punishment” to the two arrested accused. APO president Dr Kepelhusie Terhuja and vice-president KT Villie also warned external forces from interfering in the investigation process or trying to bail out the culprits as those doing so would be doing at their own risk.

fence, bail cannot be granted by police at the police station itself.

Prasad said a provision has been added to allow the magistrate to grant bail “after hearing the wife”.

Sources later said the magistrate would ensure that bail is granted only after the husband agrees to grant compensation to the wife as provided in the bill. The quantum of compensation will be decided by the magistrate, as per the bill.

The police would lodge an FIR only if approached by the victim (wife), her blood relations or people who become her relatives by virtue of her marriage.

Neighbours and others cannot lodge a complaint under the proposed law.

The offence of instant triple talaq will be “compoundable”. Now, a magistrate can use his powers to settle the dispute between a husband and his wife. This will happen only when the wife approaches the court.

Under a compoundable offence, both parties have the liberty of withdrawing the case.

Governor Acharya donates `1 Everyone living in India is Drugs worth `3 cr seized in Manipur lakh to Govt Hindi institute Hindu by identity: Bhagwat Correspondent

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, has donated a sum of Rs. 1 lakh to the Government Hindi institute in Dimapur for establishment of Awards for merit students.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, the governor announced this while interacting with the principal and officials from the only government Hindi institute in the state at Raj Bhavan on September 19, 2018. The governor appreciated the teachers and officials of the institute for imparting training to pre service indigenous Naga candidates for Hindi teaching.

Expressing the view that all languages were equal, Acharya said “our mother tongue is our identity and we should respect all languages.” He congratulated the Institute and encouraged the Teachers to continue working towards linking the people of the country through the “National language.”

Governor also acknowledged the keen interest shown by the Nagas in learning the language.

Government Hindi Institute principal, Gulab Chandra, told the governor that the institute was established in 1968 and was all set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee in the month of November this year.

He said the staffing pattern was managed by the department of school education, Nagaland while its curriculum was affiliated with Central Institute of Hindi Agra since its inception.

Highlighting on the infrastructure, the principal said the institute urgently needed a proper building with class rooms, office and toilets as the present building was in a very bad shape. He requested the governor to extend support towards construction of a new building for the institute.

Governor Acharya assured to forward the matter to the concern authority.

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (AGENCIES): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said “Everyone who lives in India is Hindu by identity, nationality.”

Speaking on the last day of the Bhavishya ka Bharat - an RSS perspective”, Mohan Bhagwat said: “All those who live in India are Hindu. They hesitate to say that. All people are our own. Our tradition is unity.”

Bhagwat, responding to questions on mob attacks by self-declared cow protectors, also said that “gau raksha (cow protection) should not be confused with vigilantism or mob violence”.

The conclave, which featured invitees from various fields, is seen as an attempt at a makeover by RSS widely perceived as a fountainhead of pro-Hindu ideology and groups.

In that theme, Bhagwat said the RSS is not against inter-caste marriage and it really is a question of compatibility between a man and woman.

If there was a “census” on inter-caste marriages, he remarked, the maximum cases would be from the Sangh.

On Tuesday, he had said “Hindutva” means inclusivity and accepting Muslims is a part of it.

IMPHAL, SEP 19: Sleuth of Customs Division, Imphal Wednesday seized 30,000 pieces of banned amphetamine tablet – World is Yours (WY) tablet – worth around Rs 3 crore in the international market from an individual.

The sleuth detected the contraband item having trade mark “88!” weighting around 3kg from an individual later identified as David Doungel (32), son of Shigil Doungel, a resident of N Chajang village under Saikul sub-division of Kangpokpi district during an operation near Moreh Petrol Pump along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102 Wednesday around 10.30am. Imphal Customs Division assistant commissioner, RK Dorendrajit Singh, said that sleuth of customs preventive force, Moreh led by its superintendent detected the huge quantity of contraband drug acting on specific information.

He alleged that the consignment was being smuggled from

Imphal Customs division officials with the seized drugs and the accused on Wednesday.

Myanmar to Moreh and was trying to transport to Imphal.

“The contraband drug was of Myanmar origin. The said drug was being smuggled from Myanmar and was intercepted while trying to transport to Imphal from Moreh,” the assistant commissioner told reporters at a news conference here.

A case has been taken up under NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, 1985. The seized drug was valued at Rs three crore, he added.

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Centre has approved Rs. 65.25 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) towards relief necessitated by natural calamities of severe nature in Nagaland.

According to Finance commission division under Finance ministry, Rs. 65.69 crore was approved by the high level committee of which the balance of Rs. 43 crore was adjusted as the amount was already made available in the SDRF account of the state for instant disaster/calamity as on April 1, 2017.

In this regard, the remaining amount to be released was Rs. 65.26 crore. The amount is being released based on recommendations of the Home ministry OM dated July 7, 2018.

It may be recalled the High-Level Committee (HLC) meeting chaired

by Union Home minister Rajnath Singh, held in June 2018 approved Rs. 65.69 crore for Nagaland (affected by floods/landslides during 2017-18).

DUDA, AH&VS Deptt clarify on pig import

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Reacting to the issue of 8000 pigs to be imported from Punjab, the Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) Department have clarified that import of 8000 pigs monthly at the rate of Rs. 200 crore per annum was “wrongly” reported in the media without the knowledge of the two departments.

In a joint press release, AH&VS director Dr. Aomangyang Walling and DUDA director KS Anden Konyak stated that the two departments held a joint meeting on September 19, 2018 “to make the departmental records straight and put the matter to rest.”

It may be mentioned that the report was widely published by various national news agencies quoting Punjab Animal Husbandry minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, that Punjab would soon be supplying pigs to Nagaland.

E-rickshaws to hit Dimapur streets by October NSF to mark 100 years of Naga Club Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): For the first time in Nagaland, E-rickshaws will very soon hit the streets of the State’s commercial hub as the city’s latest (Cont’d on p-7) mode of public transport.

A couple of E-rickshaws have already been spotted in the city for promotion purpose and create awareness. The green-coloured E-rickshaws will be formally launched on October 5 by an NGO called Youth Lim Empowerment and M/s Shuvo.

And keeping in mind the feasibility of traffic and road conditions and promote eco-friendly vehicles, Regional Transport Authority has approved plying of E-rickshaws on two routes currently – City Tower to DC court junction and Seventh Mile junction “What do you think- to ARTC Shokhuvi – on trial p i n k a u t o r i c k s h a w ? basis before other navigable Can’t let the NST lure routes are identified. The fare women who are our main per passenger will be Rs 10. passengers.”

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NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (PTI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance to ban instant triple talaq and make it a punishable offence.

Under the proposed ordinance, giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void and will attract a jail term of three years for the husband.

Seeking to allay fears that the proposed law could be misused, the government has included certain safeguards in it such as adding a provision of bail for the accused before trial.

These amendments were cleared by the Cabinet on August 29.

“There was an overpowering urgency and a compelling necessity to bring the ordinance as the practice continued unabated despite the Supreme Court order last year,” Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told a press conference.

While the proposed law makes instant triple talaq a “non-bailable” offence, an accused can approach a magistrate even before trial to seek bail.

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Rs.65.26 cr for Nagaland relief

Imsumongba with e-rickshaws at his office in Duncan Basti. (NP)

all-time high and air pollution a major concern in a city like Dimapur that is bursting at its seam, E-rickshaws will seek to kill three birds with

one stone. Firstly, as Youth Lim Empowerment chairman Imsumongba Pongen pointed out, the primary purpose is to provide employment to youth

who do not have capital to start own business.

Speaking to this reporter at his office in Duncan Basti here, Imsumongba explained, “This is a social initiative by Youth Lim Empowerment in collaboration with M/s Shuvo to distribute E-rickshaws to unemployed youth. It is aimed at economic welfare of unemployed youth in the State.”

He added that youth driving E-rickshaws would have to deposit an amount daily based on their earning before they finally own the vehicle. “The more they deposit, the quicker they become the owners,” he stressed. He said employment and economic sustainability preceded everything.

Secondly, E-rickshaws are also expected to provide relief to both commutes and drivers. Even as maintenance is comparatively easier than a conventional auto rickshaw, it can also ply for 80 km after four hours of charging.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 19 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) will be celebrating 100 years of Naga Club with the theme “Celebrating the Legacy” at Naga Solidarity Park here on October 31. The celebration is expected to be organised in a grand manner where Nagas of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Myanmar are expected to attend. Informing this to media persons at his office chamber here on Wednesday evening, NSF president Christopher Kesosul Ltu said he was looking forward to celebrating 100 years of Naga Club even before taking over the reins of the students’ body.

He said following a series of consultative meetings with village elders and student and tribal bodies and federal assembly, the House decided to form a committee and see the feasibility of celebrating the event.

Accordingly, Ltu said a 15-member committee was constituted comprising senior NSF leaders, with Neingulo Krome as convener and Vipopal Kintso as secretary. The NSF president and general secretary are its ex-officio (Cont’d on p-7) members. Committee convenor Nein-

gulo Krome explained that though the panel had traced several documents of Naga Club, the formation date was not found anywhere except the mention of October 1918. Thus, he said the committee decided to hold the event on October 31.

Releasing the concept note of Naga Club during the press briefing, Krome said the club was reformed in 1982 at Kohima village and that one of its members was still alive and was more than 80 years now. To a query on separate celebrations of the same occasion being organised by different groups, committee secretary Vipopal Kintso said NSF did not have the authority to stop anybody nor claimed absolute ownership over the club. He added that everyone who felt part of the legacy could celebrate the event.

Pointing out that NSF was safeguarding Naga Club’s legacy, Kintso said the federation had a bounden duty to continue safeguarding the legacy and hence decided to celebrate the event.

The committee members also informed the media that they intended to involve the State government in the celebration by inviting chief minister Neiphiu Rio to the event.

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Orgns contribute towards Nagaland flood relief fund

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

PPVC condemns illegal taxation by underground factions DIMAPUR: The Padum Pukhri Village Council (PPVC) has brought to the notice of those concerned that some underground factions have been involved in illegal taxation of small business owners and construction workers within Padum Pukhri without the knowledge of the village council.

The PPVC, in a press release by its chairman, Vitoka Katty and general secretary, Sanjay Mech

SJU & SJGS hands over the fund to DC Dimapur.

NTS & GGS hands over the fund to DC Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Various organizations have come forward to contribute towards the Nagaland flood relief fund as a way of showing solidarity to the victims of the recent monsoon floods in the state.

SJU & SJGS: St. Joseph University (SJU) Nagaland and DMI St. Joseph Global School (SJGS)

chancellor to deputy commissioner of Dimapur.

Another relief fund of Rs 19000 which was collected by the staff and students of Joseph Global School, towards the Nagaland flood relief fund.

This was handed over to the deputy commissioner of Dimapur by the principal of St. Joseph Global

contributed towards the relief fund.

A press release by St. Joseph’s University PRO Fr. Justin MMI stated that, at the request of his Dr. P. Acharya, Governor of Nagaland, St Joseph University students and staff had collected relief fund of Rs. 40000. The relief fund was given by the vice

BJP Nagaland state releases two vehicles for party workers

Deputy CM along with all the BJP legislators.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State BJP party released two Boleros for party workers on September 19 at the official residence of Dy. Chief Minister and BJP leader Y. Patton in the presence of all the BJP legislators.

A press release from Dy. CM media cell stated that, the vehicles were allotted to the president, BJP Nagaland unit and minister, Higher & Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along Longkumar and president Noklak division respectively.

While releasing the vehicles, the BLP leader asserted that the vehicles were procured to carry out party activities and respon-

sibilities keeping in mind the interest and welfare of the general people and not meant for an individual’s conveniences.

He expressed his optimism that with the allotment of vehicles to the party leaders, the welfare activities and responsibilities of the party would be achieved to a greater extend and further urged the party functionaries of all rank and file to work harder for the growth of the party in the state. He also congratulated the party president for bringing the party thus far in spite of odds and difficulties from many angles.

Speaking on the occasion, Temjen Imna Along

said that the BJP party in the state was progressing well under the present dispensation and expressed confidence that the BJP party would grow from strength to strength in the coming days. He also acknowledged the BJP leader Y. Patton for his untiring efforts being rendered in moulding up the party and exuded confidence that the party will achieve a new height under his leadership.

Both the BJP leader and the state president, rubbished any rumours about disunity within the BJP party and reiterated that the party was still intact and would remain so even in days to come.

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Fathers and sisters and other management staff were present during the handing over of relief fund.

NTS & GGS: Members of Native Trax Society (NTS) and Get Gorgeous Society (GGS) met the deputy commissioner Dimapur in his office cham-

BJP Nagaland inducts SCC members: In the interest of the party through the directive of the central headquarters, the state president BJP Nagaland, Temjen Imna Along has inducted the following members into the state core committee (SCC), BJP Nagaland. The SCC members are Temjen Imna Along, Y. Patton, P. Paiwang Konyak. Mmhonlumo Kikon, Ananta Narayan Mishra, Visasolie Lhoungu, M. Chuba Ao, Hurui Zeliang and Kevechutso Doulo. The office order comes into immediate effect.

TYO L. Khel Kohima village informs: Tsieramia Youth Organization (TYO), L. Khel of Kohima village would organize mass social work within its jurisdiction on September 22, 7 am to 9 am under the theme, “Tsieramia total sanitation drive” at New Secretariat Road and Billy Graham Road. For further information, one may contact at 9436010752.

Deptt of Horticulture to organize: The department of Horticulture Nagaland would organize bridging the gaps towards sustainable horticulture under the patronage of Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya on September 24, 11 am at Capital Convention Centre below New Secretariat Complex Kohima with consultancy and services Pune Maharashtra Atul R Patwardhan Chindamani as special invitee.

SC 13th inter-collegiate debate competition: The 13th inter-collegiate debate competition organized by Sazolie College (SC) Phezhu Jotsoma under the topic “smart phones are making us smarter” would be held on September 21, 10:30 am at Sazolie College Jotsoma.

NWHD informs: The Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) in order to implement destitute scheme to the beneficiaries has asked destitute women to open zero balance bank account in any branch of the cooperative bank in Dimapur. NWHD publicity & info. Secy, Keninguno Kath informed that to open an account, any of the following documents were required, such as 3 passport

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women of Medziphema on September 14 and 15.

A press release from CIH Medziphema, PA to director stated that, on day one, Dr. Rokolhuü Keditsu, asst. professor, Horticulture, NU, SASRD, delivered the training-cum-demonstration on value addition

of flowers and different types of flower arrangement. The second day of the training programme was conducted by Md. Manzar Hossain, post harvest technologist, CIH, Medziphema, whereby, he imparted hands-on training on food processing aspect of horticulture

ber on September 19 and handed over the proceeds of the benefit concert in aid of the victims of natural disasters in Nagaland which was held on September 15 at IMC Hall, Dimapur. The deputy commissioner while accepting the amount of Rs. 54,825/(Rupees fifty four thousand eight hundred and twenty

five only) conveyed his appreciation for this gesture and thanked them for their efforts.

NSCB Tuensang Branch: NSCB Tuensang Branch donated Rs 38,100/- towards CM Relief Fund through DC Tuensang Jamithung Lotha on September 18.

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Farmers training conducted at CIH Medziphema

DIMAPUR: Two-day training on “post harvest management and value addition of horticulture crops” was organized by Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), DAC & FW, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India, Medziphema, Nagaland, for the

NSCB Tuensang relief fund handed over to DC.

crops, such as preparation of king chilly pickle and pineapple squash.

The training was organized so as to impart technical knowledge on processing and value addition of horticulture crops.

Altogether, 122 participants attended the twoday training programme.

photos, residential proof, ID card issued

by Women Resource Development deptt and aadhar card/voters ID card. To avail the destitute allowance for the year 2017 – 2018, one may contact respective tribal women leaders and for queries, the coordinator PNGO at 8787509968.

GPRN/NSCN terminates: As per the directive of the kilo kilonser, the office of the home secretary in exercise of the power conferred upon his office has terminated Hetoka Sumi Razou Peyu, son of Vitoshe Sumi of Achikuchu village under Sumi region, from active national service as enshrined in the party discipline, section D. clause 4.

DAYO informs: The Dimapur Ao Youth Organization (DAYO) has convened an executive meeting on September 22, 2 pm at the residence of its treasurer. All executive members and unit president have been requested to attend the meeting.

LKKD informs: The Lumithsami Kughuko Kuqhakalulu Dimapur (LKKD) has convened a general meeting on September 22, 2 pm at the residence of its banker, Vinito Chophy in Notun Basti.

Bonafide members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DoSW Dimapur to organize baby show: Department of Social Welfare (DoSW), Dimapur, in continuation to the celebration of the national nutrition mission would organize a baby show in the age group of 6 to 18 months as part of the Prime Minister’s over-reaching nutrition programme on September 22, 10:30 am at Anaki, Khermahal. Participation is open to all.

Clarification: Apropos the news item “Relief efforts continue in Kiphire”, published on September 19, the fifth paragraph should be read as “Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) youth organization and Rengma village council chairman forum visited Kiphire with a relief on September 18” and not Rengma Students Union, as published.

NMA lauds government for special ladies’ bus DIMAPUR: The Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has applauded the government of Nagaland for introducing special “pink” buses for ladies.

A press release

by NMA president, AbeiuMeru and secretary, Lochumbeni Humtsoe stated that, the government of Nagaland has done a commendable service to improve travel safety for women and looking into gender aspect in public transport by introducing city bus services for Kohima and Dimapur.

NMA hope that the service would be extended in the other districts in the coming days which will improve women’s travel experience through increase in comfort and safety.

This service is first of its kind in Nagaland state, whereby the NMA has urged the women to avail the service with gratitude as it would effectively solve the problem and ensure better safety and travel.

further stated that it has confirmed reports of unnecessary harassment, imposition of fine on business community and physically handling them and snatching away their goods.

The PPVC added that it has taken serious note of the incidents and it has resolved in a meeting on September 19 that factions involving in such activities again will be not be rendered support by the PPVC.

EDSYO expresses concern on health hazard of public

DIMAPUR: East Dimapur Sumi Youth Organization (EDSYO) has expressed concern about the amount of air and dust pollution arising as a result of the ongoing developmental work under its jurisdiction that comprises of the Highway stretch from Purana Bazar to Airport Junction.

In a press release, EDSYO stated that for a very long time the Highway stretch from Purana Bazar to Airport Junction has been an eyesore and numerous organizations have raised concerns for the same.

The inauguration of the project itself took place almost a year ago and while there were concerns that the said project might never be initiated, EDSYO was very pleased that the concerned authorities/contractors has finally started work on what has been a long awaited and a much needed one.

However, organizations lamented that pollution has become not only hazardous for the commuters but for the residents living in and around the said highway stretch.

In this regard, the organization appeals to the responsible authority to arrange and schedule for water to be sprayed along the stretch where the work is taking place to help reduce pollution in the area.

Kenye pursues waterway projects in Nagaland

KG Kenye with IWAI officials at New Delhi.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha MP, K. G. Kenye, who is also chairman of Nagaland Inland Waterway Board (NIWB) along with OSD of NIWB, Thomas took up Inland Waterway projects in the state of Nagaland with the Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) at New Delhi on September 17. The MP and OSD had fruitful meeting with

the director general, Ministry of Shipping Shenkar and the vice chairman of IWAI. So far, three waterways in Nagaland state have been declared as National Waterway, which includes Tizu & Zungki NW – 101, Dhansiri NW34 and Dikhu NW-35.

Out of three, Tizu & Zungki is under active consideration of IWAI to be funded by World Bank.

Customary Court building inaugurated

Department officials along with village elders at the inauguration of Customary Court building at Xekiye village on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR: The Customary Court building of Xekiye village under Rural Development Block, Kuhuboto was inaugurated at a brief function held at court premises on September 19.

A press release from Xekiye village stated that, representing the Rural Development department, block development officer (BDO), Phoishe Sema inaugurated the new building in presence of officials of the department and village elders.

Speaking at the gathering of villagers and guests from neighboring villages,

Phoishe lauded the villagers for making proper utilisation of the fund and completing the building which was for the benefit and welfare of the entire village. He said government has empowered the villages for the development of respective villages with assistance from the concerned department and therefore it was the responsibility of the village development boards to judiciously utilise whatever fund meant for development and the department will give more assistance to those villages that are sincere.

According to

Supongchilung, assistant engineer, RD Block Kuhuboto, the court house was constructed under the funding of MGNREGA and VDB grant in aid.

Kawoto Aye, head GB of the village also spoke on the occasion while Zhetovi Chophy, VDB secretary of the village presented a report on the construction of the court building.

Rev. Lutozhe Achumi, pastor Xekiye Baptist Church said the dedication and invocation prayer and Jimikali Jimo, associate pastor pronounced the benediction.

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WEATHER FORECAST

September 20 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A shower and t-storm around 30 25 Aizawl

A p.m. thunderstorm in spot

28 20

Guwahati Cloudy, a t-storm; not as warm 29 26 Imphal

Some rain and a thunderstorm 26 21

Itanagar Some rain and a thunderstorm 28 22 Shillong

Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.

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Kohima

A morning t-storm in spots

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Dimapur Mostly cloudy Mkg

A thunderstorm; not as warm

Tuensang A shower or t-storm; cooler

30 23 25 19 18 16

Cooler; a morning shower

24 21

Zunheboto An a.m. t-storm in the area

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(L-R) DC Dimapur speaking at the programme. (NP) Advisor of Social Welfare, Noke Wangnao launching the Poshan video and radio jingles on September 19 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. (DIPR)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, SEPT 19 (NPN): Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Diphupar observed Tribal Food Mela under Poshan Abhiyaan’s National Nutritional Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) Wednesday, at its school premises which was organized by planning &TRI (Art & Culture department) government of Nagaland.

Speaking on the occasion, deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel, as guest of honour for the occasion, said that under Poshan Abhiyaan, the GoI is trying to reach each district of the country with the objective to improve the health of children as well as new mothers.

He maintained that for the year 2017-18, a total of 315 districts across the country were selected and Dimapur is one of them. In the year 2018-19, 235 more districts will be added to the list and the remaining districts will be added in the year (2019-20).

He said, however, that this isn’t the first such scheme that was designed to target the malnourished children and mothers as there have been many such schemes undertaken by the government, adding that many a time the children might look good and healthy but they were malnourished and this leads to anaemia and growth stagnation.

Brand ambassador of Rashtriya Poshan Maah Prof. Alongla P. Aier, in her

speech had said that young people were the foundation of a strong country and the scheme was the initiative of PM Modi to make sure that proper nutrition was received by the children.

She said that as per report of the United Nations, around 36% of the children in India were suffering from malnutrition and it was impacting the growth of the country.

She said that the malnourished children cannot reach their true potential and this also affected the progress of the nation. Asking the children to avoid junk food, she said that they should eat more vegetables, stay active, sleep eight hours, avoid too much of social media and stay away from drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

Deputy director of Ministry of Tribal Affairs,

Unity College conducts ‘parent-teacher meet’

DIMAPUR: Unity College (UC) Dimapur, conducted its parent-teacher meet on September 15 at the college seminar hall, to realise the full potential of the students through collaborative effort of both the parents and the teachers.

A press release by dean, students’ welfare, Mhonbeni Jami, stated that the faculty members highlighted the working of semester system,

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mentor-mentee sessions, internal markings, semester system, as well as issues pertaining to attendance shortages.

The importance of assignments, presentations, project work, class tests, class discussions and departmental activities were also emphasised.

An interactive session was also held where parents were given a platform to address their grievances. Their

doubts were clarified and they were assured that the college will take into consideration and address their queries at the earliest.

A committee of parents was formed at the end of the meet and the college believes it will “help in the growth of the students as responsible citizens and the institution as a place of imparting knowledge and wisdom,” the release added.

Biswas Behari Panigrahi who also spoke on the occasion said that such schemes have been around for more than four decades now but still there is much to be done. He said that the basic objective of the scheme is to bring under coverage the malnutrition children and mothers and it is expected to cover around 10 crore people by the year (2019-20).

The programme was chaired by Nongothung Ovung, welcome song, special song and skit was presented by EMRS Diphupar students.

Later, vote of thanks was delivered by EMRS administrator reverend Yanger Walling.

DIMAPUR: Advisor, Social Welfare, Noke Wangnao has launched Poshan videos and radio jingles, a step forward to strengthen the holistic approach to eradicate malnutrition and to give a boost to nutrition to the children and women, particularly the pregnant women in the state.

According to DIPR report, launching the programme as part of the Poshan Maah (National Nutrition month) at Hotel Japfu conference hall, Kohima on September 19, the

advisor said that Poshan Abhiyan was the Prime Minister’s over reaching scheme to reduce malnutrition among the targeted children and pregnant women in the country.

Noke Wangnao expressed his happiness over the month long observance of Poshan Maah in Nagaland state in a befitting manner. He also stressed on the need to accord importance towards providing opportunities to girls for education saying that education of girl child “is important to the healthy growth of family and the nation”. Screening of inspiring short videos on Poshan abhiyan and radio jingles were made during the launching programme.

Addressing the key note, secretary, Social Welfare, Sarah Ritse shared her knowledge with the participants on implementation of the flagship programme “Poshan Abhiyan” in the entire country and called upon the participants to make a difference through their active participation.

The programme chaired by director, Social Welfare, T. Merangtsungba was attended by officers and staff of the department and the anganwati workers and helpers.

FPO conducts organic programme

FPO vendors having their lunch Wednesday, at organic daily market. (FPO)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR: Famer Prod u c e r ’s O r g a n i z a t i o n (FPO) Wednesday had a day meal from wooden plates and spoons donated

by Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya.

FPO chairman Chozukhuri Nyekha and secretary Neivizonuo while talking to the media persons said that the 100 wooden plates and 100 wooden spoons were donated by the Governor to the vendors organic daily market at Supermarket near Nagarjan Traffic Point, Dimapur.

The Governor had earlier assured to provide

these biodegradable utensils and cutleries for daily use in the market so that the surrounding was not littered by plastic disposal plates and cups.

FPO also lamented that the market was not functioning as smoothly as expected, and in this regard the organizations appealed the citizens to encourage the local vendors by visiting the stalls and buying their products. FPO also mentioned that stalls were also reserved for those interested groups/organizations and NGOs for sale of organic products.

Altogether, there are 184 stalls.

GREF Adalat instituted at Sewak

DIMAPUR: Defence accounts department of Border Roads Organization held a GREF Adalat at HQ CE(P) Sewak from September 18 to 20. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Border Roads), J Lhungdim, IDAS, inaugurated the GREF Adalat on September 18 and conducted the proceedings of the Adalat along with chief engineer, Brig D S Rawat.

A press release by PRO

(Defence), Col C Konwer stated that the sole aim of conducting GREF Adalat was to resolve critical issues related to pay & allowances of GREF officers/personnel and to provide immediate relief to them.

In his inaugural address, J Lhungdim, IDAS, highlighted the core issue of his personal visit to redress the problems in pay & allowances of GREF Personnel and to “boost the

morale of the troops who are deployed in a very difficult, far-flung and remote areas of the North-Eastern Sector.”

Lhungdim also interacted with the officers and personnel of Project Sewak and praised the efforts put in by the men and exhorted them to continue their good work.

He also held a detailed discussion with chief engineer, Project Sewak to resolve the various outstanding is-

sues.

Sanjay H. Sansare, IDAS, Dy.CDA of PAO (GREF) also apprised the troops about the latest steps taken by their office to redress the grievances of the GREF Personnel in the shortest possible time.

The event was followed by a plantation of saplings by PCDA(BR), Sh J Lhungdim, IDAS, in the premises of Border Roads Organisation to mark the historic occasion.

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H aila k andi ( A s sam), Sep 19 (PTI): A 23-year-old woman, who had been missing since Monday, was rescued from the clutches of her alleged kidnappers in Karimganj district of Assam, police said Wednesday.

An FIR was lodged by the parents of the woman on Monday saying their daughter could have been kidnapped and did not return home at Ujankupa village of Hailakandi district after 1 pm of September 17, said OC of Hailakandi Sadar police station Surajit Choudhury.

While on patrolling duty, police on the same day at about 11 pm rescued the woman from the clutches of her alleged four accused kidnappers.

transit accommodation of doctors and teachers.

Singh termed the day as a historic day in Manipur with intra-state daily passenger Heli Services started.

“This has happened due to joint efforts of PM Narendra Modi with his relentless development pursuit for Northeast,” the

Correspondent

Shillong, Sep 19: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and National People’s Par ty (NPP) leader, Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday voiced confidence that ruling Congress will be ousted of power in Mizoram in the upcoming assembly elections.

“As of now, Mizoram is the only state ruled by the Congress. I was there for a very short time, but I could see Congress will be out of power in this upcoming elections. It is not necessary to finish the Congress off because did it by themselves. I think they (Congress) will do the same thing in Mizoram so they should not blame us or anybody. They have

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NTSIJANTA YILAN Dimapur Nkonjan Nungying Ekhung (DNNE) methak no14 dt. 8th June 2018 ji ephanina DNNE lhishup Esaeden tona Nungying Village Council, Baptist Ekhumkho, NCRC ekhumkho, AG ekhumkho, to okho mongo ntoktae DNNE Nzyu myukyu mongo pena evamo ji tsukona mungyanchi ekhum (25 yrs celebration) tsungon ji 4th-5th December lo khitav to 19th June 2018 lo Nungying Baptist Ekhumkho Office na mekatacho.

Hochi tsukona 4 th -5 th Dec. 2018 tsungon shilo jo echhu nongra elani ngaro mvuchok to yaka jo Nungying kyon yanchongi evan tsolia elani yanboe evanden tsolia yanpiyanthan/party elani lhinsung olan-olan khi eti-shumtale to jonjia ntsijantala.

(H. MHABEMO SHITIRI) Secretary, DNNE

FORM NO. 4

PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 82 of Cr.P.C) Whereas complaint has been made before me that accused Kisheto Ayemi (35 yrs), S/o Lt. Nizheto Ayemi, Village Vikoho & Church Colony, P.O/P.S Suruhoto, District Zunheboto, Nagaland has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence punishable u/s 120B, 302, 307, 326 of IPC, 16, 18, 20, 23 of UA(P) Act 4&5 of Explosive Substance Act, 25(IB) of Arms Act and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said accused cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the accused Kisheto Ayemi has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the accused Kisheto Ayemi), S/o Lt. Nizheto Ayemi, Village Vikoho & Church Colony, P.O/P.S Suruhoto, District Zunheboto, Nagaland is required to appear before the court of Special Judge NIA Nagaland, Dimapur in connection with case No. RC-04/2015/NIA-DLI to answer the said complaint on the 25/09/2018.

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Elani DNNE lo khanhyae kvutata vancho sana 28th Jan 2014 nzontsu methak no. 4 ji ephanina tsungon shi shuma haphoe/thanpoe nvoche to tanjunga ntsijan tala.

(O. RENBEN (RUNGCHO) NGULLIE) Chairman, DNNE

to blame themselves,” he told journalists.

Tynsong, who visited poll-bound Mizoram last week, had met several non-Congress political leaders, including former Mizoram Home minister R. Lalzirliana, to impress upon them the need to work together after the Mizoram Assembly elections.

The 40-member Mizoram Legislative Assembly which was constituted on December 16, 2013 will expire on December 15, this year.

“The talk is on and I cannot divulge so much.

Let us see from now. I met few Congress MLAs in Mizoram. I also met the MNF chief, Zoramthanga and we sat down and discussed about the up-

coming elections,” the National People’s Party leader said.

“Let us see the mandate of the people because we do not know yet which party will get majority or emerged as the single largest party after the Assembly polls. Post poll alliance is inevitable in case if there is any hung Assembly. It has to be there, otherwise, nobody will be able to form the government,” he said.

On the resignation of five time Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang from the Congress, Tynsong, a former Congress leader himself, said, “I have nothing to say about the Congress now how they will proceed further.

Whether they are losing or gaining from the resigna-

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minister said that there was no ban on entry of any person from outside to Manipur.

“We are checking only to establish the identity of the individuals entering the state.

If they don’t possess valid documents how can we know whether he/she is Indian citizen or foreigner,”

To our dearest Choilung.

“May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. After all, you yourself are a gift to earth, so you deserve the best. Happy birthday.

We Love you!

With love Opa, onyu chuphen & balum punyiu Dearest Nancy( meribeni) You are very special and that’s why you need to be floated with lots of wishes.. may all your dreams come true..Happy Birthday....

Love mom,dad,loreno&liben..

Dear HoviYepz, Many Many happy returns of the day.

Poets and painters express my feelings the best. My poor self can only say ; Happy birthday and I love u. God bless you always.

From your love.

Gudmrng Ravi(Rvan) Wishing u a very hapi bday..

May God continue to guide u n blss u with gud health..

From Lili n Susu

Cong will be ousted of power in Mizoram: NPP Rural poll process ‘farce’: Tripura oppn

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chief minister said.

“Jiribam has now become a prime area due to the presence of the state’s lone railhead. As such, the state government will consider formulating a comprehensive plan for development of Jiribam in consultation with experts,” he said.

To a query, the chief

Aizawl, Sep 19 (PTI): Mizoram had the highest adult HIV prevalence among states in India last year with the infection being detected in 2.04 per cent of the people whose blood samples were tested for it, a Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) official said on Wednesday.

He said 18,081 people, which accounts for 1.6 per cent of the around 11 lakh population of Mizoram, were found HIV positive between October 1990 and August this year.

“According to the India HIV Estimations 2017 Technical Report, Mizoram ranked first in the country at 2.04 per cent HIV positives detected from the number of people whose blood samples were tested,” the official said. Mizoram is followed by Manipur at 1.43 per cent and Nagaland at 1.15 per cent, the report stated.

Over 42 per cent of the HIV positive people are in the age group group of 25-34 years and 26 per cent falls in the 35-49 years age bracket, he said.

Happy birthday to our darling Mou (Disha)!

You are unbelievably precious to us, and we hope you realize that you are our everything.

May your birthday be filled with splendor and love.

From, Your Loving Family

PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 82 of Cr.P.C) Whereas complaint has been made before me that accused Khutoho (47 yrs), S/o Lahovi, Village Surumi, P.O/P.S ___ District Zunheboto, Nagaland has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence punishable u/s 120B, 302, 307, 326 of IPC, 16, 18, 20, 23 of UA(P) Act and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said accused cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the accused Khutoho has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the accused Khutoho, S/o Lahovi, Village Surumi P.O/P.S ____ District Zunheboto, Nagaland is required to appear before the court of Special Judge NIA Nagaland, Dimapur in connection with case No. RC-04/2015/ NIA-DLI to answer the said complaint on the 25/09/2018.

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FORM NO. 4 PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 82 of Cr.P.C) Whereas complaint has been made before me that accused Kughaito Achumi (33 yrs), S/o Viohoto Achumi, Village Koiboto P.O/P.S ____, District Zunheboto, Nagaland has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence punishable u/s 120B, 302, 307, 326 of IPC, 16, 18, 20, 23 of UA(P) Act and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said accused cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the accused Kughaito Achumi has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the accused Kughaito Achumi, S/o Viohoto Achumi, Village Koiboto P.O/P.S ____, District Zunheboto, Nagaland is required to appear before the court of Special Judge NIA Nagaland, Dimapur in connection with case No. RC-04/2015/NIA-DLI to answer the said complaint on the 25/09/2018.

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tion of Lapang I do not know. You can ask from them.”

“When I was in the Congress, so many times I went and met the AICC and told them to take a decision as corrective measures has to be there, but nothing happen.

Now I am not with the Congress and I can no longer advise them. I do not say that (if I regret or not coming out of the Congress), but my decision was in the interest of the people and the state.

I am sure I have taken a very positive decision,” he added.

However, Prestone Tynsong said that the resignation of D D Lapang would affect Mizoram ahead of the Assembly polls.

GUWAHATI, Sep 19 (Agencies): Opposition parties in Tripura have termed the goings on in the run-up to the September 30 panchayat polls as a “farce”, with the State Election Commission declaring that the ruling BJP had won around 96 per cent of the seats uncontested.

State Election Commission sources informed that BJP has won 3,247 of the 3,386 seats in gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zila parishads uncontested leaving only 132 gram panchayat seats and seven panchayat samiti seats for the contest.

“This is nothing but a farce as a majority of the Opposition party candidates were barred from filing nominations in the form of attacks and threats by members of the rul-

PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 82 of Cr.P.C) Whereas complaint has been made before me that accused Isak Sumi (38 yrs), S/o Hevito Chishi, Village Hoshepu, P.O/P.S Aghunato, District Zunheboto, Nagaland has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence punishable u/s 120B, 302, 307, 326 of IPC, 16, 18, 20, 23 of UA(P) Act and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said accused cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the accused Isak Sumi has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the accused Isak Sumi, S/o Hevito Chishi, Village Hoshepu, P.O/P.S Aghunato, District Zunheboto, Nagaland, is required to appear before the court of Special Judge NIA Nagaland, Dimapur in connection with case No. RC-04/2015/NIA-DLI to answer the said complaint on the 25/09/2018.

Dated the 09/08/2018 Neiko Kanuo Special Judge NIA Nagaland Dimapur DC-1607 Date : 18/09/18 AFFIDAVIT CHANGE OF NAME

Regd. No. : 2273

I, Shri. Rendisashi, son of Late Alemtoba, resident of H/No. 587, Padumpukhuri, Dimapur, Nagaland do solemnly declare that my name has been inadvertently entered as R. Sashi instead of Rendisashi in my Jamabandi/Patta and children educational documents and both refer to one and same person.

From today my name shall be known as RENDISASHI in all my official documents.

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of members of the gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zila parishads resigning after the BJPIndigenous People’s Front of Tripura combine came to power in the state in March this year. Earlier, Tripura Congress president, Birajit Sinha had termed the intimidation and threats on Opposition nominees as an “attack on democracy”.

K.G.P.O. XAKUTHA

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ing party. This has never happened in the history of state elections before and is indicative of the dictatorial approach of the ruling party,” CPI (M) spokesperson, Gautam Das told The Shillong Times on Wednesday.

The bypolls were necessitated after over 3000 seats were rendered vacant with a large number

Date : 19/09/18

We, Smti. Esther Kiba, Kabulto H. Kiba and Ninoto H. Kiba, wife/ son of Late Hokheto Kiba of Asukhomi Village, permanent resident of New Colony, Dist-Zunheboto : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That we are bonafide citizens of India.

2. That the family members had earlier published a press release on June 2012, declaring that Miss. Kitoshi Kiba, daughter of Late Hokheto Kiba has left the care and protection of family members.

3. That henceforth, in the pursuance of the earlier declaration, we reaffirm, that we the family members shall not be held responsible for any debt or liability incurred or to be incurred by her on any account whatsoever and further she has no authority to pledge on our credit, any third parties dealing with her shall be doing or has done so at their own risk.

4. That the statements made form para 1-3 are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief and nothing stated is false.

Deponents Esther Kiba, Kabulto H. Kiba, Ninoto H. Kiba (Mother) (Brother) (Brother) Solemnly sworn before me.

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Atsala 2018-9-19 Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organisation (K.G.P.O.) eno Ghakhu lo frontal akutsu qo kuputsa keu kiqi lono Yezabo Article 6 (a) lo akeu hipau aqha lau yepthi ve ani.

“Mishika kumlami puwu vekepu momu qhi kepu ipeghi aye, aqo ahono kuputsani eno luthu no Mishika kumlami papulo shimoke ghenguno momu political jelono puwu ve momu sakiyi aghi keu kughalu aye amakho mishishei beni.

(KUHOVI ZHIMOMI) Alakhumpeu

(K. KAHOTO ZHIMOMI) Akiyetou

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Kidnapped woman rescued in Assam

Manipur CM N Biren at the launching of helicopter-taxi service in Manipur on Wednesday. (NP)

Mizoram tops states in adult HIV prevalence

NOTE OF APOLOGY

We, Shri. Daniel Achumi, Chairman, Burma Camp (Power House Area) Business Committee, Shri. Vikheto and Shri. Pramod Gupta would like to thank the Sukomi Kuqhakulu Dimapur for their magnanimous spirit of forgive and forget and facilitating the compromise and at the same time we also tender our sincere apology to the parents of Lt. Ipokha Zhimo, Sukomi Kuqhakulu Dimapur and Sukomi Village Council for whatever happened on 14.09.18.

Daniel Achumi

Vikheto S/o Yesheto Sumi, Vill - Lizhuto

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IMPHAL, Sep 19: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday launched the state’s first helicopter-taxi service between Imphal and the border district of the state with Assam.

The first flight of the seven seats capacity Pawan Hans helicopter carrying cabinet ministers of Manipur took off from Imphal International Airport at 9 am.

The helicopter service between Imphal-JiribamImphal by Manipur Heli Service (MHA) in the state will operate daily except Sunday and public holidays.

The tickets (Rs 3000 per flight per person) can be purchased from the operator’s (Manipur Heli Service) counter at Imphal International Airport and Dibong Bazar at Jiribam district headquarters.

Chief minister also inaugurated Harinagar Helipad and Ima Keithel apart from laying foundation stone for construction of

he said.

“Identification checking is done in all the states and Manipur is no exception,” he added.

Regarding various developmental activities, Singh said that ImphalJiri road had already been revamped, and construction of Makru and Barak bridges were underway.

Centre had approved over Rs 25,000 crore for construction of roads in the state, the chief minister said and added that work order for the construction of Jiri-Tipaimukh road had been issued to National Highway Infrastructure Development Ltd. (NHIDL).

After the inauguration of the heli service, the chief minister convened a cabinet meeting in which it was decided to introduce the Manipur Mob Violence Control and Prohibition Bill in the state Legislative Assembly soon.

It was the fifth cabinet meeting held outside the state capital since the BJP-led coalition government came to power in the state.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MEDZIPHEMA DIST. DIMAPUR : NAGALAND.

NO.JUDL/SUC-2/2016-18/183

Dated Medz the 10th Sept. 2018.

NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Abino, D/o Late Kezo Angami of Medziphema Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate her bank account No. 10810732008 (SBI Medziphema) of Late Kezo Angami who expired on 3/7/2018.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

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Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT I, Shri S. Anguto Shohe @ Anguto Shohe, H/o. Watimenla Pongen, of Usutomi Village, Sataka, Zunheboto, Nagaland and presently residing at H.No. 505, Electrical Colony, Full Nagarjan, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state that Miss LIBO SHOHE alias RONGSENPOKLA SHOHE is our legal daughter.

That in my daughter's Schooling Certificate, Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card and other official records her name is entered as RONGSENPOKLA SHOHE. Whereas I want to change and use my daughter's name as LIBO SHOHE according to our tribe's name. That henceforth my daughter's name shall be used as LIBO SHOHE and my name as S. ANGUTO SHOHE in my daughter's Schooling certificates and documents.

Registered vide Reg. No. 5620/2018, Date : 18-09-2018, Notary Public, Dimapur : Nagaland.

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NRC: Filing of claims to begin on Sep 25 131 tribals return home to Mizoram

Villagers, whose names were left out from the draft National Register of Citizens, being helped in filing the forms, in Morogaon district of Assam.

(File- Ritu Raj Konwar) New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday ordered resumption of filing of claims and objections by around 40 lakh people who were left out in the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) of Assam.

A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said the process will commence on September 25 and remain open for 60 days.

“We are of the view that all that which we are required to do at this stage is to open the filing of

claims and objections with regard to inclusion in the draft NRC published in July this year,” the bench said.

It also made clear that the second opportunity has been granted to the citizens keeping in mind the “magnitude” of the issue.

The bench, which has now posted the matter for hearing on October 23, has sought the view of Prateek Hajela, coordinator of Assam NRC, on the stance of the central government with regard to applicability and non-applicability of certain documents for

inclusion of names in the NRC. The final draft NRC list was published on July 30 in which names of 2.89 crore of the 3.29 crore people were included. The names of 40,70,707 people did not figure in the list.

Of these, 37,59,630 names have been rejected and the remaining 2,48,077 are on hold.

The apex court had on September 5, ordered that any one of the 10 of a total 15 documents provided in List-A of the claim form can be used by the claim-

ants to prove legacy. It had also expressed reservation over sharing with the Centre the copy of the NRC Coordinator’s report on the modalities for receiving claims from those excluded in draft NRC, saying that although the Government of India was “extremely interested”, the court “has to strike a balance”.

The court had said that the report with regard to preparation of the modalities of the Standard Operating Procedure for dealing with claims and objections, has been considered.

Hajela had filed the report in compliance with the court’s August 28 order and stated that the 10 documents of List-A could be relied upon or introduced afresh by any claimant for his or her claim for inclusion in the NRC, subject to their authenticity as per the certification by the relevant issuing authority.

The 10 legacy documents which are admissible include land documents like registered sale deed, permanent residential certificate issued from outside the State, passport and LIC insurance policy of the relevant period.

Other documents which can be relied upon include any license or certificate issued by a government authority of the relevant period, papers showing ser-

Masterminds in ‘trafficking’ Rohingyas held in Manipur Imphal, Sep 19 (PTI): Manipur police commandos Wednesday arrested a couple who are allegedly the masterminds in the “trafficking” of Rohingyas from Myanmar into the state.

The couple - 51-yearold Rashid Ali and his wife Khulakpam Tahir Begum who hail from Uttar Pradesh were arrested from Yairipok Ningthounai Sabal Leikai locality in Imphal East district this morning around 5 am, Tengnoupal superintendent of police S Ibomcha Singh told PTI. “The couple

was involved in trafficking of four Rohingya muslims, including one woman in May this year”, he said.

The couple has been absconding since May 1 and have been apprehended under sections of the Indian Penal Code, the SP said.

Ibomcha Singh, who supervised the operation, said that in May a person who was apprehended by the police in connection with trafficking of Rohingyas had confessed that at least six of them were brought into the state with

the couple’s help.

Some documents were also seized from the possession of the duo, he said adding that investigations are on to unearth the nexus and the related funding process.

The Manipur police are on the alert to apprehend Rohingyas who have entered the state illegally from the Indo-Myanmar border town of Moreh in Tengnoupal district and from Jiribam town in neighbouring Assam, he added.

In May eight Rohingyas with forged documents

were arrested from a rented house in Imphal’s Hatta Golapati locality, police said.

Ethnic Rohnigyas have fled the Rakhine state of Myanmar since that country’s army launched a crackdown on them following an attack by Arakan rebels on it and the police in 2016. The crackdown led to massive displacement of the Rohingyas and their subsequent influx to Bangladesh and the north eastern states of Assam and Manipur, which share a porous border with Myanmar.

vice or employment under government or public sector undertaking, bank or post office accounts, birth certificates, educational certificate and records or processes pertaining to courts, provided they are part of a processing in a Judicial or Revenue Court.

The report had said that all these documents should be of the relevant period up to the midnight of March 24, 1971.

The list of documents to prove legacy, which were in the list-A of the claim form but were not included in the report include extract of NRC, 1951, extract or certified copy of electoral rolls up to the midnight of March 24, 1971, Citizenship Certificate issued by competent authority, refugee registration certificate and ration cards issued by competent authority with official seal and signature.

The first draft of the NRC for Assam was published on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1 in accordance with the top court’s direction. Names of 1.9 crore people out of the 3.29 crore applicants were incorporated then.

Assam, which had faced influx of people from Bangladesh since the early 20th century, is the only state having an NRC which was first prepared in 1951.

AGARTALA, Sep 19 (IANS): A total of 131 of the 32,876 Mizo tribals on Wednesday returned to their homes in Mizoram brightening the prospect of the remaining, who have been sheltering in Tripura camps for the past 21 years.

“Around 130 refugees belonging to 21 families returned to Mizoram from northern Tripura. We have provided logistical support and security to the refugees to reach the Tripura-Mizoram border,” Kanchanpur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Abeda Nanda Baidya told IANS over phone from the border.

He said that the officials of Mizoram’s Mamit district received the home-bound tribals at the Kanmun border.

The repatriation was decided in July in New Delhi after a series of meetings.

Top officials of the Tripura and Mizoram governments, Union Home Ministry and the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) had signed the agreement.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and his Mizoram counterpart Lal Thanhawla were all present during the signing of the pact.

The July 3 agreement finalised a six-point benefit package for each refugee family. It included financial aid of Rs 4 lakh; a monthly

Appointment of First Registrar and First Finance Officer in National Sports University, Imphal (Manipur) (A Central University) Applications are invited from the Indian Citizens for appointment as First Registrar and First Finance Officer in National Sports University, Imphal (Manipur). Each post carries the pay scale placed at Level 14 with Rationalised Entry Pay of Rs. 1,44,200/- as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Details of essential qualifications, general instructions, information, application proforma and other details required for the posts are available on the website of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports www.yas.nic.in.

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FORM NO. 4 PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 82 of Cr.P.C) Whereas complaint has been made before me that accused Akaho Zhimomi (60 yrs), S/o Lt. Saishe Zhimomi, village Khetoi, P.O/P.S Aghunato, District Zunheboto and Powerhouse Colony, Zunheboto, Nagaland has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence punishable u/s 120B, 302, 307, 326 of IPC, 16, 18, 20, 23 of UA(P) Act and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said accused cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the accused Akaho Zhimomi has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the accused Akaho Zhimomi, S/o Saishe Zhimomi, Village Khetoi, P.O/P.S Aghunato, District Zunheboto, Nagaland, is required to appear before the court of Special Judge NIA Nagaland, Dimapur in connection with case No. RC-04/2015/NIA-DLI to answer the said complaint on the 25/09/2018.

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of non-electrified tracks has been segregated into different segments and targeted for completion in a phased manner, he added. In the NF Railway zone, work has been distributed among two agencies – Centre for Railway Electrification (CORE) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) – for carrying out electrification work. RVNL has been entrusted for completing the Raninagar Jalpaiguri to Guwahati via Rangiya portion (382 km), while the New Bongaigaon to Kamakhya via Goalpara (175 km) and Guwahati to Dibrugarh via Lumding (661 km) will be implemented by CORE. Other branch lines like Coochbehar-Golokganj-Dhubri, Rangiya-Rangapara-Harmuti-Naharlagun, Chaparmukh-Silghat, Mariani-Furkating via Jorhat, and Tinsukia-Makum-Tirap have also received the required sanction for electrification, the CPRO of NF Railway also informed.

FORM NO. 4

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF LABOUR

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF LABOUR

NEW CAPITAL COMPLEX

NAGALAND : : KOHIMA NO.LBR/-391/80(Vol-IV) // Dated Kohima the

PUBLIC INFORMATION

NEW CAPITAL COMPLEX

th Sept’ 2018

This is to inform all concerned that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 96 of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (34 of 1948) and after consultation with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, the State Government has drafted the following Rules, namely, the Nagaland Employees’ Insurance Court Rules, 2018 and the Nagaland Employees’ State Insurance Medical Benefits Rules, 2018.

In order to finalise the Rules at the earliest, objections and suggestions on the Draft Rules are hereby invited from all persons likely to be affected within a period of 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. The draft copies of the Rules are available on the website of this Department at http://labour. nagaland.gov.in Communications in this regard may be sent by email at labcomm-ngl@nic.in Sd/Er. L. Nungshiyanger Aier Labour Commissioner Nagaland Kohima DC-1608

trouble in the state started after a Mizo forest official was killed.

A Monitoring Committee headed by Special Secretary (Internal Security) of the Ministry of Home Affairs has been constituted with officials from Tripura and Mizoram and representatives of MBDPF to supervise the repatriation process and the settlement of the refugees.

Meanwhile, Mizoram Home Department Additional Secretary Lalbiakzama told the media in Aizawl that 4,199 Reang tribal families would be resettled in 48 villages in Mamit district, 824 and 384 families would be resettled in 10 villages in Kolasib and four villages in Lunglei districts, respectively.

In another development, Communist Party of India-Marxist Lok Sabha Chief Whip Jitendra Chowdhury, a former Tribal Welfare Minister of Tripura, urged the Centre not to repatriate the Reang tribals without the settlement of the land and other issues.

“Without settling the basic and genuine issues of the tribals including land, livelihood and security, the refugees should not be repatriated against their unwillingness. I have raised the issue in Lok Sabha last week. But government is yet to respond on these issues,” Chowdhury told IANS on Wednesday.

Government of Nagaland Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

Complete rail track electrification till Guwahati by 2020: NF Railway Guwahati, Sep 19 (Agencies): Nor theast Frontier Railway (NFR), after taking a quantum leap by eliminating all unmanned level crossings has now embarked for complete railway track electrification till Guwahati targeted to be completed by 2020, Northeast Now reported.

Disclosing this in Guwahati on Tuesday, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of NF Railway, Pranav Jyoti Sharma, said that electrification work of all non-electrified sections in the NF Railway zone will also be carried out in a phased manner. According to the CPRO of NF Railway, the Indian Railways presently has about 13,675 km of non-electrified broad gauge railway tracks. Out of that, 2,536 km falls under NF Railway. Presently, the only electrified portion of NF Railway is between Katihar and Malda Court stations via Kumedpur. Electrification work of the balance portion

allowance of Rs 5,000; Rs 1.5 lakh for building a house and free rations for two years.

As per the agreement, 32,876 Reang tribals, comprising of 5,407 families, were scheduled to start returning to their homeland in three Mizoram districts from August 16 or 17.

The multi-phase repatriation was scheduled to be completed by September 30.

But the refugees refused to return reiterating their old demands, including providing security in Mizoram by the central para-military forces and allotment of sufficient land for farming besides formation of the Area Development Council for the Reang tribals, locally called “Bru”.

MBDPF General Secretary Bruno Msha had told the media that their demands, which were not incorporated in the agreement, also included allotment of five hectares of land to each refugee family after their return.

The MBDPF is the apex organisation of the 32,876 refugees, who have been living in six makeshift camps in Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub-divisions, adjoining Mizoram, for the past 21 years.

The primitive tribe had fled their homes in October 1997, in western Mizoram following ethnic strife. The

Issued by DIPR

NAGALAND : : KOHIMA NO.LBR/TECH-290/96(Vol-I) // Dated Kohima the

PUBLIC INFORMATION

th Sept’ 2018

The draft amendment of certain regulations in the Nagaland Trade Unions Regulations, 1980 which the State Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 29 of the Trade Unions Act, 1926 is made available on the website of this Department at http://labour.nagaland.gov.in for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given for inviting objections or suggestions within a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this notice.

Therefore, any objections or suggestions to the Draft Regulations, namely, The Nagaland Trade Unions (First Amendment) Regulations, 2018 from any person or registered Trade Union may be sent to this Office or via email at labcomm-ngl@nic.in Sd/Er. L. Nungshiyanger Aier Labour Commissioner Nagaland Kohima DC-1608

Issued by DIPR

PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 82 of Cr.P.C) Whereas complaint has been made before me that accused Niki Sumi, S/o Suvishe Sumi, village Surumi, P.O/P.S ___ District Zunheboto, Nagaland and at Padampukhuri, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur, Nagaland has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence punishable u/s 120B, 302, 307, 326 of IPC, 16, 18, 20, 23 of UA(P) Act and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said accused cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the accused Niki Sumi has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the accused Niki Sumi, S/o Suvishe Sumi, Village Surumi P.O/P.S ____ District Zunheboto, Nagaland, also at Padampukhuri, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur, Nagaland is required to appear before the court of Special Judge NIA Nagaland, Dimapur in connection with case No. RC-04/2015/NIA-DLI to answer the said complaint on the 25/09/2018.

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Post-mortem

Vol. XXVIII NO. 285 Dimapur, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Post-solution goals

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s politics in Nagaland is increasingly pushing socio-economic into bedlam; real issues so often get drowned out by the din of distraction and deprecation. Often people who listen to the voices around understand little but if they listen to their conscience, they understand much more. Solution to the Naga political issue has reached a crucial stage, in response to the cry for peace since the sixties till today and which, if achieved, could place those who continue to remain adamant, in a difficult situation. In a way, along with the political issue, what needs to be realised today is that, the socio-economic problems have multiplied because of the imbalanced perception which accorded too much focus on politics. Guns and culture cannot bring glory but only achievements in progress and development.

That is the global economic language of identity.

That calls for putting the horse before the cart. For too long have people placed the cart before the horse and it is time to do what is needed. All leaders may have their own considered viewpoint on challenges facing contemporary society but unless they mainstream these views, no common vision can be made. The young future generation have to be prepared in the way that enables them to move ahead to lead their people into the 21st century, where there is place and space for those are willing to move and not just sit and talk of their dreams.

Whatever has been spoken and written about the common Naga vision is being tested in practical terms at various political levels. This has thrown a challenge on the institution of the church, to meet this situation head-on. Though much has been expected of the church and though it has more often, disappointed; yet there is no denying that it can still play the role of mediator, provider of safe space for open dialogue, identifier of common ground, and promoter of truth-speaking. This is critical for the reform of the present and hope of the future generations. Every religion and faith, seek to make their followers enlightened about their god so as to make them better people However, the unavoidable involvement towards the ‘common ideal’ is development and progress. Any idea or endeavor undergoes certain metamorphosis and that is the essence of progress. Reams can be written on this subject but the point that needs to be pondered is to understand where things have gone wrong and how to correct the total drift. One general path is to think, and act professionally. Unless professionalism is promoted and nurtured society will remain lagging behind. Professionalism is a subject which the government understands but chooses to do little about it. This is so because commitment on the part of the government is directly proportional to the dictates of political interests or serving the interests of power brokers and lobbyists flooding the government corridor. There are as many factions in the Naga movement as there are many tribal alliances at the social level and also many interests , all of who can play crucial role for getting the next generation into orbit.

DailyDevotion Are You Going on With Jesus?

You are those who have continued with Me in My trials. —Luke 22:28 It is true that Jesus Christ is with us through our temptations, but are we going on with Him through His temptations? Many of us turn back from going on with Jesus from the very moment we have an experience of what He can do. Watch when God changes your circumstances to see whether you are going on with Jesus, or siding with the world, the flesh, and the devil. We wear His name, but are we going on with Him? “From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more” (John 6:66).

The temptations of Jesus continued throughout His earthly life, and they will continue throughout the life of the Son of God in us. Are we going on with Jesus in the life we are living right now?

We have the idea that we ought to shield ourselves from some of the things God brings around us. May it never be! It is God who engineers our circumstances, and whatever they may be we must see that we face them while continually abiding with Him in His temptations. They are Histemptations, not temptations to us, but temptations to the life of the Son of God in us. Jesus Christ’s honor is at stake in our bodily lives. Are we remaining faithful to the Son of God in everything that attacks His life in us?

Are you going on with Jesus? The way goes through Gethsemane, through the city gate, and on “outside the camp” (Hebrews 13:13). The way is lonely and goes on until there is no longer even a trace of a footprint to follow— but only the voice saying, “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19).

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Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society. ~ Sonia Sotomayor

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

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Talk a lil’ Tamil

had used up most of my younger days in travel.

When I nostalgically recall those memorable moments of the snows of yesteryears, my first trip towards Peninsular India was one of them. I was to attend a seminar at University.

It was typically-Tamil all the way. The Dravidian language is predominantly spoken by the entire state of Tamilakam.

I boarded the Tamilnadu Express in the evening at New Delhi, one of the fastest trains on those days. Indian Railway has distinctive adventure. As soon as I stepped into a compartment, I was assailed by nostalgia; the Idli-Vada journey had begun. My berth was surrounded by deep rooted skin-colour co-passengers. Even before the train set in motion, the family sitting around me sighed with happy anticipation for dinner. Little I express to share; it seemed entering into a hostile aircraft. Global lingua franca English found no place in that southbound train. And Hindi placed far behind. I was shockingly horrified to choose iravu (dinner) South Indian menu from the Pantry. The tayir ariici (curd rice) at dinner made signs of intoxication to fall asleep.

I only realized in the morning that the train was catching a very good speed. It has only nine stoppages. My fellow passengers chatted about the relative merits of incoming station. It was kalai (breakfast) at Bhopal. I wondered lonely and hopped off at a 30 second-halt in search of a perfect breakfast.

They were indeed hot idlis with large chutney-sambar for elastic tummies. I was impressed but not entirely surprised as food is an important part of every train journey.

The train moved Itarsi, Nagpur through the Vindhya Range. They were irregular chain of mountain ridges, highlands and plateau. I saw four parallel bridges over Krishna River at Vijaywada that pleasing my mind aesthetically in the dusk. The train moved intermit-

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tently to the Coromandel Coast.

It was curiya utayam (sunrise) at Chennai Central.

Being no escalator and trolleys, passengers depend on porters. Being common genetic variants for skin colour of north east, I was easily identified as outsider. As I approached one in wrinkled red shirt and a towel on his shoulder, he started pouring English in Tamil. South India differs quite radically from the North for lack of enculturation. The languages belong to a separate linguistic group. Tamil words, their pronunciation and their syllables are typical. After much persuasion he agreed for my heavy weights with heavy pockets too.

There had been a great inconvenience to innocent tourists for hiring an Auto rickshaw.

Murugan pushed me bag and baggage at Egmore. I experienced the joys of clambering and pretending to be a Tarzan in the crowded coach of Superfast Intercity Vaigai Express. The enchanting fragrance of flowers filled the coach.

The coach was jam-packed b y a m ’ m a s ( m o t h e r / l a dy ) transporting flowers in bulk to Tiruchirapalli. I crawled a bit further and encountered with a dazzling array of flowers – jasmine, firecrackers flower (kanagambaram), marigold (samandi), country roses. South Indian women are very picky about choosing only the freshest of flowers for ornamental needs. Soon after settling down, the hawkers arrived with chakli, vada, nipattu, kodubale, banana chips, mirchi bajji, malpuri etc.

It was indeed a great railway bazaar. I was feeling ravenously hungry looking for my choice.

I got bewildered stare for my effort and had to taste some of them.

After five hours, the train was running over Vaigai. The river goes dry during off-monsoon. I got off at the last sleepy stoppage at Madurai expecting someone to receive me. I noticed two boys on the platform waiting for someone with a small card. That was my PP

size photograph. ‘Vanakkam, ni ciruvan’ (namaskar, you boy).

By that the end of the journey, I realized Tamil words are similar to Sanskrit and I had learned a little Tamil. I responded ‘nan tiru Kamal’ (I am Mr Kamal).

Our auto passed through the 3000 years old Pandyan Empire Meenakshi Temple, one of the new list of 7 wonders of the world for the base of architecture and Dravidian art and culture to my friend Rangaraj’s sister.

I did recollecting the story of Lamuel Gulliver’s “A voyage to Lilliput”. Who washed ashore after a shipwreck and finds himself a prisoner of race of tiny people. But my host was hospitable to me and the only difficulty was to understand the language since they communicate with Tamil only.

With my small vocabulary, I felt like entering a hostile island.

The social influences of south Indian superstar means a lot to its people.

The entire family was enjoying a Rajnikant movie on TV. The little boy desperately wanted me to talk with him. I could reply with just ‘am’ (yes) and ‘illai’ (no). He was frustrated and did frantic attempt saying “Koncam Tamilam illai (can’t even speak a little Tamil)”. I understood but there was no way to convince the little boy other than ‘am’ (yes). A usual dinner was served with dosa, idli, vada, sambar-chutney. I relished the authentic Tamil thali, a magical confluence of flavours The blazing sun was unbearable during day. The heat did not subside at night. There are noble ways to stay cool.

Bed-on-terrace was effective technique indeed. It is a customary for a male member to go on terrace. The night was cool under the blue sky with millions of stars that twinkly reminded.

It is a land of Tamilam. I discovered that understanding of Tamil was not so easy. All I need to learn a little bit Tamil when I head on next time. I took rest blissfully that night.

Kamal Baruah, Guwahati

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ver a hundred years ago, our ancestors, who have been living fiercely independent and self-sufficient in a world of peace with themselves, had to participate in the First World War at the behest of Colonial rulers under different Companies of “The Naga Labour Corps”, travelled to Europe thousands of miles away from home. On their return, having seen the world, they began to share a vision of a collective Naga Voice. Simultaneously, there was in circulation a sociopolitical consciousness amongst members of few educated Nagas in the Naga homeland. This consciousness at various levels heralded the formation of Naga Club in 1918, the first political and social cornerstone of Naga Nationalism, as we understand today.

Looking back a hundred years, for a young Naga Nation, it is only a short period of time. But by organizing the Naga consciousness, the Naga Club ensured that Nagas are one amongst equal of nations. The Naga Club not only protected our proud Naga identity but also planted the growth of organized movements, which is today known as the longest running political conflict in South and South East Asia as Nagas unwaveringly fight in their search for an honorable and peaceful political solution from neo-colonial states like India and Burma.

Having laid the foundation of Naga-ness in a history of orally transmitted form of communication, the Naga Club undertook the first written political statement in 1929, wherein, the status and position of the Nagas as a distinct peoples and an independent Nation was clearly laid before the world in their Memorandum that was submitted to the then visiting Indian Statutory Commission appointed by the British Government more popularly known as the Simon Commission.

This Memorandum of the Naga Club is believed to have influenced the enactment of British-India Act of 1935, the

most comprehensive legislation leading to the liberation of the Indian sub-continent from British rule and to declare all Naga areas as “Excluded areas”, in the background of the Britisher’s own experience where they could never subjugate a large majority of Naga areas under their colonial rule for over a hundred years. How India ever since its Independence in 1947, perpetuated a cycle of historical lies and state sponsored atrocities against the Nagas is all together a different issue.

As we look back at the wisdom of our ancestors, we are also reminded that our search for dignity and peace still eludes us. But we are reminded that the foundation of our nationhood was protected through the Naga Club, and specially in their Memorandum to the Simon Commission, where it is explicitly stated, that; “We should not be thrust to the mercy of people who could never subjugate us; but leave us alone to determine ourselves as in ancient times” And it is in the light of this legacy, which our ancestors left to us, that the Naga Students’ Federation is celebrating the 100th Year of Naga Club, to salute them as we mindfully hold that torch which we believe they have handed down to us, as today’s generation of Nagas who stands at the threshold of the future our ancestors had envisioned for us.

On this day, we remember our struggling and less fortunate brothers and sisters across the world who have completely lost their land and cultural practices and numerous lives as well as their history and identity. We also appeal to our people to reaffirm the pledge of our ancestors on this occasion of the 100th Year Celebration that our struggle for our identity and dignity is just and right and must be pursued till we attain them.

Issued by:- NSF Organizing Committee for the Celebration of 100th Year of Naga Club – “Celebrating the Legacy” At Naga Club Building, Kohima

Time to reorient and change guard

very society worth its salt always remembers its past and never forgets its lineage, history and values which have been developed over the years. It is the DNA which is carried by us from our forefathers which defines us and is an essential part of our existence.

As times go by, changes occur; they are bound to happen as ‘Change is the only Constant’. However, these changes bring about a transition not only in the physical form/dimension but also in our intellectual understanding and in our

moral, value system. This problem is age old and has been faced by generations in the past as in present. ‘It is the perpetual conflict between the ‘Old Guards and the Proponents of change’.

This tussle either shatters the society or galvanises and propels the society into greater orbits/heights.

Fortunately for us, although the Naga society has seen many changes and seasons of transformation, but still the Old Guard holds strong and stead fast ensuring that the morals and values are retained without much dilution.

The Old Guard are the ‘Tribal Organisations’ and credit must go to them that they have always stood guard against forces that wanted to erode our identity. The Nationalist Movement which has been kept alive over the last seven decades also draws its fuel from the Tribal Structure and Organizations, ‘The Old Guard’.

Not much has been achieved in the last seven decades of the National Movement undertaken by the Naga National workers. At this junction when change in all spheres is

taking place at break neck speed, Isn’t it time that we introspect? See the hindrances/obstacles which prevent the ‘Nagas to live upto their True Potential’.

If we narrow down to the most important factor which can ensure this, then again the Tribal organizations come out as the most valuable players. The ‘Ones’ who have preserved our culture, heritage and have so beautifully woven modernity with our heritage, need to ‘Stand Up’.

They can ensure that Nagas do not miss the Bus. It

Noble and charitable on every account

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Concept for the 100th Year of Naga Club – Celebrating the Legacy

osing a beloved child is perhaps the most difficult situation for any parent to accept and to come to terms with. It is similar to losing a very part of oneself.

The story dates back to the fateful night of 28 Jun 1999, when Niebu a local lad from Nirhema village, Kohima well reckoned today as Capt N Kenguruse, MVC, made the supreme sacrifice in the call of duty during the Kargil war. Mr Neiselie and Mrs Dinuo Kenguruse for certain can never forget when the sad news of loss of their brave son reached them.

Parents to a family of 13 siblings, Mr & Mrs Kenguruse were still in their hours of glory when Nikizakuo Kengur use, a young and energetic youth of 25 years age was commissioned into the Indian Army on after completing the arduous training at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun on 12 Dec 1998. Neibu, the eldest of the siblings was to be of

great help to uplift the family from its state of poverty.

That unfortunately was not to be when six months later he attained martyrdom.

No worldly possession can compensate the loss of a loved one but the least that the Army could provide to the bereaved parent of the brave officer was an approximate amount of Rs 57 lac towards ex-gratia and gratuity benefits, apart from provision of a petrol pump and pension. At present, an ex-gratia and gratuity remuneration offered to the family of a battle casualty in the case of an officer is approximately Rs 1.30 Crore, excluding monthly pension.

I have drawn a comparison with intent to relate to the initiative taken by Mr Neiselie and Mrs Dinuo Kenguruse, which was noble on every account and is worth a mention.

The parents of Capt Kenguruse could have chosen to keep the amount to

is time that they do some introspection, intellectual thinking and forge unity to mobilise public opinion to come out with pragmatic solution for solving the vexed Naga situation. It is time that the ‘Old Guard’ sheds its inhibition in taking the lead and occupies the drivers seat rather than be the ‘Fall Back Guy’.

Just like they have amalgamated our heritage with modernity, same way they should now amalgamate the old demands of Naga National workers into new Pragmatic Ones and make sure that Nagaland

is free from the shackles of old dogmatic thinking and Naga National workers start thinking with greater pragmatism and wisdom.

It is the Tribal organisations alone who hold the magic wand to give a bright and modern future to the Naga People. So, let us exhort them to Arise, Awake, Unite and Grasp the steering wheel, for Nagaland yearns to move and dance into the future which is Safe, Secure and Sure.

Khumlamo, Akuk Village

Reader’s Post

themselves to ensure themselves a more comfortable home or for raising the 12 children, all of whom were young and unemployed at that point in time! Instead they humbly chose to donate a very large amount for charitable causes, to the Sir, church and various social People were pleasantly surprised when open advertisement was announced organizations for facilitating for various posts in Nagaland Police. After the job advertisement came out, upliftment of the downtrod- many youths started jogging and exercising with hopes in their eyes. Football den and underprivileged. grounds in the colonies were filled with hopeful aspirants. The fat ones wanted Their charitable deed speaks to lose weight and the thin ones tried to gain weight. There were lots of excited volumes of their selfless spirit talk about how and what the physical and written test will be. The youths and their will to uplift the waited and waited but unfortunately, the said recruitment never came. society.

Now when most youths had once again concluded that backdoor apIn time, they say is the pointments have eaten their dreams again, the Nagaland Police has advertised best healer yet the family that recruitment will take place from September 24. The youths are filled misses Neibu every single with hopes once again. day. Mr and Mrs Kenguruse, But there is also scepticism that the names of selected candidates have continue to encourage their already been prepared and this recruitment test is just a fake show. children and grand-children A policeman or policewoman selected on their own merit will be in to become honourable citi- a better position to not bow down before tribalistic or political pressures zens of the country and take tomorrow. a leaf out of Neibus book.

Since the police deals with very difficult issues like saying ‘No’ to Today, as much as I salute bribes from criminals, killing or being killed in return etc., the public hopes Capt Kenguruse, MVC a that only the physically, mentally and morally fit will be selected for such brave son of Nagaland, I important posts.

The youths have extremely high hopes of fairness on the recruiting team. bow my head in homage to We hope the youths will not be disappointed again. the parents.

Mr Lelen Singsit, Dimapur PRO, HQ IGAR (North) 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.

Surprised at open recruitment for Nagaland Police

national/state

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

PIL on EVM: HC issues notices

nine boxes, though the Indian Posts does not accept -- nor is equipped to handle -- such huge parcels,” Roy said.

BEL said on April 6 and April 10, 2017, that it delivered VVPATs in three parcels -- 65, 70 and 110, respectively -- ‘By Hand’ and ‘urgent delivery’ to avoid the regular logistics route. In March this year, Pawar & Company had filed Roy’s PIL, seeking detailed investigations into the delivery of EVMs and a ban on deploying EVMs/ VVPATs till the outcome of the probe.

As the country prepares for the 2019 general elections, several instances of “indiscriminate” orders and deliveries of EVMs have emerged in RTI responses, Roy said.

Between 1989-1990 to 2015-2016, BEL supplied 125,149 EVMs to Karnataka, 169,975 to Bihar, 159,900 to Uttar Pradesh, 140,500 to Tamil Nadu, 87,325 to Andhra Pradesh, 50,850 to Gujarat, 50,050 to Rajasthan, 23,000 to Jharkhand, 10,000 to Delhi, 3,000 to Manipur and 2,000 to Sikkim.

MUMBAI, SEP 19 (IANS): In a significant development, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered issuing of notices to the Election Commission of India (EC), Maharashtra State Election Commission (M-SEC) and two public sector makers of electronic voting machines (EVM) and others in a public interest litigation filed by an RTI activist.

The directions were given by Justice S.S. Kemkar and Justice S.V. Kotwal when the PIL filed by activist Manoranjan S. Roy came up for admission.

Others being served notices are the Union Home Ministry, IT Department and Maharashtra Government. The two EVM manufacturers are Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. and Bharat Electronics Ltd. The matter is expected to come up for further hearing after two weeks, according to the lawyer for Roy, P. Pawar of Pawar & Co. The petitioner, among other things, had highlighted the manner in which a large number of EVMs and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) were be-

ing ordered by the EC and various SECs and that there were huge contradictions in the figures of orders and supplies made by the two manufacturers.

In recent RTI queries raised by Roy, it had been revealed how the Bengaluru-based BEL had despatched large quantities of electronic voting machines by ‘hand-delivery’ and ‘by post’ to various unidentified recipients.

BEL said it had despatched 820 balloting units (BUs) of the machines in bulk packaging, and on two occasions in April (2017) it sent 245 (VVPAT) machines ‘By Hand’, to certain recipients and destinations, according to the RTI replies given to Roy.

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Roy told IANS that on both the occasions, BEL did not state to whom the consignments of BUs were ‘posted’ or from where the entire lot of the ‘handdelivered’ VVPATs originated and whether they were received safely by the intended recipients.

Roy said that for the entire lot of 820 BUs sent through India Posts, there are only nine Docket Nos. assigned for the total consignment, which comprises two boxes with 50 BUs each and one box each with 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 and 210 BUs. “This is misleading as each box has a specific size depending on the dimensions of the BUs. The BEL’s reply shows the entire consignment was posted in only

(From p-1) So, while the drivers need not worry about refuelling throughout the day, the passengers too would also have to pay Rs 10 as basic fare instead of Rs 40 of auto rickshaws. Thirdly, considering the narrow streets of Dimapur, e-rickshaw will be able to navigate easily during traffic jams due to its small size. The electricpowered vehicles will also mean no adding of pollution to the environment. With the growing number of new vehicles registered every year, pollution has become a major cause of concern and E-rickshaws will help bringing down air pollution in Dimapur.

Imsumongba said uniforms would be introduced for drivers to ensure discipline, besides conducting orientation sessions on driving E-rickshaws for one or two days. He added that there would be interaction sessions every month where feedbacks received would be acted upon. Meanwhile, besides the two routes already identified, other routes on which E-rickshaws are expected to ply are railway gate, Hotel Tragopan and Golaghat Road. Charging points will also be soon provided.

Tribes rally behind APO against murder of cop (From p-1) They also demand that the State government provide them (APO) with every detail of the complete investigation report as they suspected some elements who had also abetted and were complicit with the crime.

APO also expressed regrets that CCTV cameras installed at the entry and exit points of the State capital were not functioning. It demanded that the government immediately install hi-tech state-of-theart CCTV cameras in all the exit and entry points, particularly on the route leading to Manipur. APO also expressed the hope that the government would initiate all necessary measures to

dent claimed that the group that vandalized Kohima district jail was not AYO volunteers, but some angry protesters. He further claimed that AYO volunteers had actively assisted the police and law enforcing agency and brought the situation under control.

Krose said AYO volunteers (community force responder team) were deputed in different locations to assist the police in controlling the situation in the State Capital.

Meanwhile, rear glass of a car belonging to a journalist was also broken by some miscreants while covering the public proceeding towards the chief minister’s official residence to submit the memorandum.

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While condemning the act meted out to one of its members, the club appealed to all “responsible” authorities, public leaders and general public to respect each other’s rights and duties and uphold the functioning and growth of Fourth Estate. KPC explained that media fraternity was in the service of people, including protesters and individuals and all of whom would be relying on it to present a correct picture of the happenings to readers and the world at large.

DPC: Condemning the incident,

Dimapur Press Club (DPC) through its general secretary, Henlly Phom, said the news editor was purportedly harassed by unidentified protestors even after she identified herself as a media person on duty.

DPC said it condemned “such ignorant behaviour of the protestors” towards media persons on duty and appealed that such behaviour should be avoided in the future. It also appealed to the authorities to understand the contribution made by media persons in serving the society and ensure the security of media persons on duty.

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immediately deliver justice and avoid the matter from escalating beyond control in the larger interest of peace and good sense.

Meanwhile, situation appeared to be simmering as some mob reportedly tried to vandalize a building of Tangkhul Baptist Church at Midland here and Mount Hermon Higher Secondary School at Kenuozou in the evening.

Kohima Police PRO, however, informed this Correspondent that the mob could not succeed due to timely intervention of the police, AYO, Kohima Village Youth Organisation volunteers and elders of Kohima village.

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Fire-fighters spray water as smoke billows out of the fire-hit multi storey building for the fourth consecutive day, at Bagree Market in Kolkata, Wednesday, September 19. (PTI)

At present, the process of cooling down was on, the officer said.

The fire gutted at least 1,000 business establishments inside the G+5 building, causing huge losses to traders ahead of Durga Puja.

The state government has directed the police and the fire department to find out the cause of the fire and initiate strict legal action against those found guilty.

An FIR has been registered against owners of the building.

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KO L K ATA , S E P 1 9 (PTI): The massive fire that broke out at Bagree Market in Burrabazar area of the city on Sunday is now “completely” under control, a senior officer of the fire department said Wednesday.

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JAMMU/NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (PTI): Pakistani troops have slit the throat of a BSF jawan along the international border (IB) near Jammu, an incident that may further escalate the tension between the two countries.

The brutal and “unprecedented” incident that took place in the Ramgarh sector on Tuesday has prompted the security forces to issue a “high alert” across the entire IB and the Line of Control (LoC) even as the Border Security Force has lodged a strong complaint with its counterparts -- the Pakistan Rangers. Official sources said the body of Head Constable Narender Kumar also bore three bullet wounds and it could only be retrieved from a spot ahead of the Indo-Pak fence after over six hours as the Pakistani side “did not respond” to the calls to maintain the sanctity of the frontier and ensure that the BSF search parties were not fired upon.

The Pakistan Rangers, the sources said, was asked to take part in a joint patrolling to trace the missing jawan, but they only came up to a point and cited waterlogging issues in the area that prevented them from undertaking a coordinated action. The BSF then waited for the sun to set and launched a “risky operation” to bring the jawan’s body back to the post. Officials in the security establishment said the incident of brutality with the jawan, probably a first at the IB, was taken “very seriously” by the government and the Ministry of External Affairs and the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) were also expected to take up the issue with their Pakistani counterparts.

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In the three months to end-June, India became a net steel importer for the first time in two years, with foreign supplies reaching 2.1 million tonnes, up 15 per cent from a year earlier, according to official data.

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Goel is ED, Union Bank of India, and Harisnakar is the Executive Director of Allahabad Bank.

New Delhi, Sep 19 (agencies): India’s steel ministry has proposed increasing the effective import duty on some steel products to 15 per cent from current rates ranging from 5 per cent to 12.5 per cent, according to two sources and a government document reviewed by Reuters, as the country looks to support the rupee, Reuters reported.

The proposal, which is part of a broader government plan to cut “nonnecessary” imports to stop an outflow of dollars that has sent the rupee to record lows, will be discussed in the trade ministry on Wednesday, according to one of the sources involved in the matter.

“The broader message is to address the trade balance but we will try to promote ‘Make in India’ by encouraging domestic (steel) production,” said the source, who declined to be named ahead of a possible decision.

The source said there was no certainty that the proposed duty would be imposed.

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Bank initially for a period of three years. Rao’s tenure will be extendable up to the date of his superannuation, i.e. January 31, 2022, the order said.

He is the Executive Director of Syndicate Bank.

A S Rajeev, Executive Director of Indian Bank, has been named MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra for an initial period of three years and extendable up to two years after “review of his performance”, it said.

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Shekhar -- have also been appointed as MD and CEO of Central Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Dena Bank, respectively.

They all will have tenure till the date of their superannuation. Mohapatra and Packirisamy’s tenure will last till February 28, 2021. Shekhar will be the MD and CEO of Dena Bank till June 30, 2020.

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New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI): Mrutyunjay Mahapatra and Padmaja Chundru, both deputy managing directors in State Bank of India, have been appointed as managing director and chief executive officer of Syndicate Bank and Indian Bank respectively, according to an official order issued Wednesday.

They are among 10 MDs and CEOs of stateowned banks whose appointments were approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Five of the 10 newly named MDs and CEOs are working as deputy managing directors in SBI. Mahapatra and Chundru will have tenure till the date of their superannuation, i.e. May 31, 2020 and August 31, 2021, respectively, the order issued by the Personnel Ministry said.

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are changes of global crude oil prices going down. On being asked if the Narendra Modi government would cut excise duty to provide some relief from skyrocketing fuel prices, Nitin Gadkari said that lowering taxes is not in his remit, but of the finance minister.

The finance ministry has remained non-committal in providing any relief in form of a cut in taxes from high fuel prices.

Meanwhile, some states like Rajasthan, West Bengal and Karnataka have cut VAT by Re 1 – Rs 2.

Maharastra levies the highest VAT on petrol — 25% in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai and 26% in rest of the state. In cities like Parbhani, Nandurbar, Nanded, Latur, Jalgaon, Beed, Aurangabad and Ratnagiri, among others, petrol crossed the Rs 90mark on Sunday.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (AGENCIES): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday admitted that fuel prices in India are very high and is hurting the public. As the petrol price is nearing the Rs 90 per litre-mark in Mumbai, Nitin Gadkari at an event said that fuel prices are “very high and hurting the public”, PTI reported. The petrol is selling in Mumbai at Rs 89.54 a litre, while in Delhi it is Rs 73.87 per litre.

In some smaller districts in Maharastra, petrol prices have already crossed Rs 90 a litre. “…. one thing is there that (fuel) rates are very high and it is a situation where definitely people are facing problems,” PTI quoted Nitin Gadkari as saying at the Bloomberg India Economic Forum.

Nitin Gadkari, however, also said that there

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (PTI): As the market rout continued for the third straight session Wednesday, investor wealth eroded by Rs 3.62 lakh crore in three trading days. Market benchmark BSE Sensex fell further by 169.45 points to end at a near two-month low of 37,121.22, extending losses for the third straight session Wednesday.

The index tanked 970 points or more than 2.5 per cent since Monday, largely hit by rupee woes and escalating trade tensions between the US and China.

Led by losses in stocks, the market capitalisation of BSE listed companies eroded by Rs 3,62,357.15 crore to Rs 1,52,73,265 crore since Friday. Market analysts said that trade war escalation issues between US and China, increasing crude oil prices and depreciating rupee against the dollar have dampened sentiments. “Despite favourable global cues and recovery in rupee, the domestic market continued to witness selling pressure due to higher oil price and yield,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd.

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is facing a glut-like situation thanks to record production of 32 mt in the 2017-18 marketing year ending this month. The package includes soft loans of Rs 4,440 crore to mills for creating ethanol capacity. It will bear an interest subvention of Rs 1,332 crore for this.

The Centre had also announced assistance of Rs 5.50 per quintal of cane crushed, amounting to Rs 1,540 crore to mills. Around Rs 1,200 crore was allocated for the creation of 3 mt buffer stock of sugar.

The minimum selling price of the sweetener has been fixed at Rs 29 per kg.

Last week, the government approved an over 25 per cent hike in the price of ethanol produced directly from sugarcane juice for blending in petrol, in a bid to cut surplus sugar production and reduce oil imports.

The CCEA raised the procurement price of ethanol derived from 100 per cent sugarcane juice to Rs 59.13 per litre from the current rate of Rs 47.13.

an achievable goal for India to become a five trillion dollar economy by 2025 despite the short-term depreciation in rupee.

“There is always an implication of the dollarrupee exchange rate. What you measure as five trillion dollars is in dollar terms.

So when we appreciate, we become a larger dollar economy and when we depreciate, we become a relatively smaller dollar economy,” he said.

During the discussion, Garg emphasised the need for policy measures for corporatisation of rural economy. He said the government was trying to resolve certain issues associated with the sector and as soon as these were addressed, corporatisation of rural economy could become a reality to spur farm and agriculture income of rural India.

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to help sugar mills and cane farmers. These steps will enable mills to boost sugar exports and clear cane arrears, which currently stand at Rs 13,567 crore. Mills in Uttar Pradesh owe the maximum at Rs 9,817 crore to cane farmers.

India’s sugar output is set to increase further to 35 million tonnes in the next marketing year, from 32 mt this year. The annual domestic demand stands at 26 mt. The opening stock of sugar is estimated at 10 mt on October 1.

The government has taken a slew of measures to bail out cash-starved sugar mills as well as cane farmers in the last one year. First, it doubled the import duty on sugar to 100 per cent and then scrapped the export duty on it. It also made it compulsory for millers to export two million tonnes of sugar even as global prices were low.

In June, the government had announced a Rs 8,500-crore package for the cash-starved industry, which

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS): As the r upee keeps falling to new lows, a top government official on Wednesday said it was a temporary phenomenon and the long-term path for rupee-dollar exchange rate was “quite stable”.

He also said the government will soon come out with the list of nonessential imports, which the government had earlier announced would be limited to check rising current account deficit. “The ten per cent depreciation in last few weeks might have actually shot down our economy a bit. But that’s temporary,” Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said at an event here.

“Ever ybody understands and agrees that that’s a temporary (phase). With such high growth and inflation differential, the longterm path for rupee versus dollar is quite stable,” he said.

Garg was speaking during an economic conclave on “Rural India: Road to $5 trillion economy” organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce. He said it was

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NEW DELHI, SEPT 19 (PTI): The Union Cabinet did not consider on Wednesday the Rs 4,500-crore plan to more than double the production assistance paid to sugarcane farmers and transport subsidy to sugar exporting mills, sources said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) may take up the Food Ministry’s proposal next week, they added. The ministry has proposed a sharp increase in production assistance to farmers at Rs 13.88 per quintal for the 2018-19 marketing year (October-September), from Rs 5.5 at present.

The proposal to raise production assistance and transport subsidy of up to Rs 3,000 per tonne to mills for export of five million tonnes of surplus sugar, is part of the government plan to clear more than Rs 13,500-crore in arrears sugar mills have towards farmers.

Yesterday, sources had said the government will have to bear about Rs 4,500 crore on account of these measures

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PYONGYANG, SEP 19 (AGENCIES): The leaders of North and South Korea announced a wide range of agreements Wednesday which they said were a major step toward peace on the Korean Peninsula.

But the premier pledge on denuclearization contained a big condition, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stating he’d permanently dismantle his main nuclear complex only if the United States takes unspecified corresponding measures, reports AP. Compared to the vague language of their two summits earlier this year, Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in agreed in their second day of meetings to an ambitious program meant to tackle soaring tensions last year that had many fearing war as the North tested a string of increasingly powerful weapons.

Kim promised to accept international inspectors to monitor the closing of a key missile test site and launch pad and to visit Seoul soon, and both leaders vowed to work together to try to host the Summer Olympics in 2032.

But while containing several tantalizing of-

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pose after signing documents in Pyongyang, Sept. 19, 2018.(AP/PTI)

fers, their joint statement appeared to fall short of the major steps many in Washington have been looking for — such as a commitment by Kim to provide a list of North Korea’s nuclear facilities, a solid step-by-step timeline for closing them down, or an agreement to allow international inspectors to assess progress or discover violations.

It also was unclear what “corresponding steps” North Korea wants from the U.S. to dismantle its nuclear site.

The question is whether it will be enough for U.S. President Donald Trump

to pick up where Moon has left off. Trump, tweeting about the Korean leaders’ agreements, said, “Very exciting!”

Declaring they had made a major step toward peace, Moon and Kim stood side by side as they announced the joint statement to a group of North and South Korean reporters after a closed-door meeting Wednesday morning. They took no questions.

“We have agreed to make the Korean Peninsula a land of peace that is free from nuclear weapons and nuclear threat,” Kim said at the guesthouse where Moon is staying. “The road

to our future will not always be smooth and we may face challenges and trials we can’t anticipate. But we aren’t afraid of headwinds because our strength will grow as we overcome each trial based on the strength of our nation.”

Kim and Moon earlier smiled and chatted as they walked down a hallway and into a meeting room to finalize the joint statement, which also said that the leaders would push for a Korean Peninsula without nuclear weapons and to “eliminate all the danger of war.” Moon and Kim planned to visit a volcano sacred to the North on Thursday, the last day of Moon’s visit.

This week’s summit comes as Moon is under increasing pressure from Washington to find a path forward in efforts to get Kim to completely — and unilaterally — abandon his nuclear arsenal.

Trump has maintained that he and Kim have a solid relationship, and both leaders have expressed interest in a follow-up summit to their meeting in June in Singapore. North Korea has been demanding a declaration formally ending the Korean War,

which was stopped in 1953 by a cease-fire, but neither leader mentioned it Wednesday as they read the joint statement.

In the meantime, however, Moon and Kim made concrete moves of their own to reduce tensions on their border.

According to a statement signed by the countries’ defense chiefs, the two Koreas agreed to establish buffer zones along their land and sea borders to reduce military tensions and prevent accidental clashes. They also agreed to withdraw 11 guard posts from the Demilitarized Zone by December and to establish a no-fly zone above the military demarcation line that bisects the two Koreas that will apply to planes, helicopters and drones.

Though not directly linked to security, the leaders’ announcement that they would seek a joint Summer Olympics was a significant move in terms of easing tensions and building trust. It also flows from the North’s decision to participate in the Pyeongchang Winter Games in February, which was regarded as a success for both sides.

9 5mn Yemeni children face famine: NGO SANAA, SEP 19 (IANS): A total of 5.2 million children in Yemen face famine, said non-government organisation Save the Children, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

“Millions of children do not know when or if their next meal will come,” the chief executive of Save the Children International, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, said.

Earlier in September, the NGO said it had treated almost 400,000 children under the age of five for severe malnutrition so far in 2018, warning that more than 36,000 children could die before the end of the year.

Almost 10,000 people -- two-thirds of them civilians -- have been killed and 55,000 others injured in the fighting, according to the UN. In a hospital Thorning visited in north Yemen, the babies were too weak to cry, their bodies exhausted by hunger, the BBC quoted her as saying.

Rising food prices and the falling value of the Yemeni currency as a result of the conflict are putting more families at risk of food insecurity.

Malaysia ex-PM arrested over alleged abuse of power

Najib Razak

KUALA LUMPUR, SEP 19 (AGENCIES): Malaysia’s toppled leader Najib Razak was arrested Wednesday and will be charged over allegations that $628 million linked to state investment fund 1MDB ended up in his personal bank accounts, officials said.

Allegations that Najib and his cronies looted huge sums from the investment vehicle were a major factor in the shock defeat of his long-ruling coalition in elections in May, at the hands of a reformist alliance headed

by Mahathir Mohamad, reports AFP. Mahathir, 93, in his second stint as premier after coming out of retirement to take on his ex-protege Najib, has reopened probes into 1MDB that were shut down by the former government, and vowed to bring Najib

to justice.

Since losing power, Najib has already been arrested and hit with seven charges related to claims he pocketed some $10 million from a former unit of 1MDB. However his arrest Wednesday was more significant as it related to a central allegation in the long-running scandal -- that huge sums from the fund flowed into his bank accounts before a hotly contested election in 2013.

The Malaysian AntiCorruption Commission said in a statement that it had detained Najib as part of its investigations into the fund and “the entry of 2.6 billion ringgit ($628 million) into his personal account”.

Najib will appear in court Thursday afternoon where he faces several charges related to abuse of power, the anti-corruption commission said.

James Chin, a Malaysia expert from the University of Tasmania, said Najib’s current arrest was “much more significant” than his previous one.

“I think the Malaysian people will be very, very happy. There were complaints that the government was not moving fast enough on 1MDB,” he told AFP.

Pakistan court orders release of Nawaz Sharif, daughter Philippines’ typhoon toll reaches 81

of the appeal filed by the petitioner,” reads the judgment.

The accountability court judge Mohammad Bashir had sentenced the

trio on July 6.

Sharif, 68, Maryam, 44, and Safdar, 54, were sentenced to 10 years, seven years and one year, respectively, in prison and fined

FPO APPRECIATES We the Farmer Producer’s Organisation would like to appreciate his Excellency the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya for his visit to the newly established local products daily market at Supermarket and for his generous contribution that includes 100 Nos of wooden plates, 100 Nos of wooden spoons and Rs. 2 lakhs for purchasing pick-up (vehicle). FPO also express gratitude to Mr. Binod Kumar Sethi and North East Marketing company proprietor A Yanger Jamir for their contribution.

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DIMAPUR NKONJAN NYIRO RANGE EKHÜNG DIMAPUR-797112 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, we the Dimapur Nkonjan Nyiro Range Ekhüng would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Motsüthüng Lotha (NCS) for being promoted to the post of Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland and Rev. Y. Zübemo Ezung, Associate Pastor, LBC, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur for being elevated to the highest Post of Reverend and ordained on 16th September 2018.

The DNNRE further wishes for their outstanding and great achievement in their respective fields and prays that the Almighty God continue to bless them with good health, wisdom and guide them in their future endeavours.

MR. CHIPORAO NGULLIE Chairman, DNNRE

MR. SACHEO EZUNG Gen. Secretary, DNNRE

OFFICE OF THE

KOHIMA TOWN SHAKI EKHUNG KOHIMA, NAGALAND

FELICITATION We the Kohima Town Shaki Ekhung express our utmost gratitude and convey our heartfelt congratulations to the following bonafide members of KTSE for the recent promotions and appointment in various posts.

1. Shri. A. Wopen Lotha (Rtd Commissioner and Secretary to GoN) on being appointed as member of NPSC, 2. Smti. Maria Yanthan on being promoted to Commissioner and Secretary to GoN, 3. Shri. A. Zanbemo Ngullie on being promoted to Director, Urban Development, 4. Shri. A.W Ravungo Lotha Khuvung on being promoted to Deputy Secretary to GoN, 5. Anyimi Lotha on being promoted to Under Secretary to GoN. KTSE wishes and prays that Almighty God continue to bless you all and wishing greater success in your future endeavour.

Kohima Town Shaki Ekhung K-2735

MANILA, SEP 19 (IANS): Philippines authorities on Wednesday raised the death toll to 81 and the number of missing to 70 following typhoon Mangkhut’s path through the country’s north where rescuers continue

searching for dozens of people trapped in a mine buried by a landslide.

The strongest typhoon of the season swept the north of the island of Luzon on Saturday. The number affected by the typhoon

now exceeds one million, Efe news reported.

Out of those missing, 66 were registered in the Cordillera region where the mining town of Itogon, Benguet province, is located.

FELICITATION

The Emloto Union Kohima (EUK) with great joy and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. James Khala for being promoted to Joint Director at Directorate of New & Renewable Energy, Government of Nagaland and also Shri. Heito H. Achumi, for being promoted to Deputy Commandant 8th NAP, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Union further wishes them great success throughout their career besides being hopeful of bringing more laurels for our community in their future endeavours.

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EASTERN NAGALAND PEOPLE’S UNION Mokokchung – 798601, Nagaland

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The office of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Mokokchung would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all the members and well wishers 1. Chang Baptist Church, Mokokchung 2. Khiamniungan Baptist Church, Mokokchung 3. Konyak Baptist Church, Mokokchung 4. Phom Baptist Church, Mokokchung 5. Sangtam Baptist Church, Mokokchung 6. Yimchungrü Baptist Church, Mokokchung 7. Eastern Nagaland Peoples Union, Alichen Unit For your generous monetary contributions towards Kiphire District Disaster Relief Fund. An amount of Rs. 60,000/- was deposited to the account of DDMA Kiphire, on 14th of September 2018.

The office would also like to thank the pastors of the above mentioned churches for your service in raising this fund successfully. The ENPUM will always cherish your noble service and continue to pray for God's blessings.

Sd/Sd/Y. Among Yimchunger Kushem Chang President General Secretary

OFFICE OF THE KHEZHA KHUZHA TEPHE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION H.Q. Pfutsero-797107 District Phek, Nagaland

INVITATION In the interest of our area people’s welfare and in pursuance to the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) ‘INTERIM ORDER’ Ref.No.CPO/2016-18/A-5, Dated 15/12/2017 based on the recommendation of the CPO Jury Board, the undersigned invites your esteemed unit representatives of Khezhakeno, Leshemi, Lasumi, Zapami, Kami, Lekromi and Pfutseromi village to a ‘CONSULTATIVE MEETING’ of the KHEZHA KHUZHA TEPHE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION to be held on 24th September 2018 at 10:00 AM at Khezhakeno Village Council Hall.

Agenda: Setting up of New Office Bearers of KHEZHA KHUZHA TEPHE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION. Therefore, kindly take note and attend with at least 3 (Three) representative each from a member village.

Sd/Z. KEPFELHOU KOZA President, Khezha Khuzha Tephe Public Organization K-2736

NAGALAND POLICE SERVICE ASSOCIATION Date 19/09/2018 The Nagaland Police Service Association (NPSA) is constrained to issue this press statement having learnt that a proposal for promotion of the incumbent DIG (F&ES) is under consideration of the State Government and has been listed as one of the agenda during the Cabinet Meeting held on September 19, 2018. The Association vehemently objects to the said move and demands the State Government to drop the proposal on the following grounds.

1. The Ex-Cadre post of IGP (Fire Services) was created and sanctioned by the Government of Nagaland for the NPS Cadre vide Government of Nagaland, Home Department Notification No. POL-1/ESTT/343/98 Dated 2nd Nov’ 2011 and issued after Cabinet approval vide CAB-2/2008 Dated 02/07/2010 and clearance P&AR Deptt. Vide U.O. No. 212 Dated 20/08/2011.

2. In this regard, several representations and memoranda for encadrement of the said Ex-Cadre post into the regular Nagaland Police Service Cadre and posting of NPS officers has been submitted by the Association to the Government over the years for which the State Government is requested once again to act on the order instead of creating more hurdles.

3. The Association has been demanding the posting of senior most NPS officer to hold the current charge of IGP (Fire Services) which is lying vacant at present. The demand is justified because of the existing extraordinary situation prevailing in the State due to lack of officer of appropriate seniority, all Senior Duty Post from DIGP and above is holding current charge of the post. There cannot be two different yardsticks for the NPS officers who are equally qualified and experienced to hold the post.

4. While the Association has no malafide intention to sabotage the career progression of any deserving State officer, the extraordinary career progression of the said officer who was promoted to the rank of DIG (F&ES) in 2010 in only his 15 years of service is a remarkable achievement and the present sinister proposal for promotion to IG (F&ES), which is sanctioned post of the NPS Cadre, within 20 years of service will be unprecedented for a State Officer and comparable to the time-bound career progression of an IPS Cadre officer.

The present proposal for promotion of the incumbent DIG (F&ES) to IG (F&ES) lacks justification and is unacceptable to the Association. The Association, therefore, demands the State Government for withdrawal of proposal from whichever stage it has reached. If any decision is taken on the purposed promotion contrary to the rightful demand of the Association as stated above, the NPSA shall be compelled to take recourse to Legal or Constitutional remedies to redress their genuine demand.

Sd/Sd/(WATICHUCHANG JAMIR) NPS (VIDELALIE ZASHUMO) NPS General Secretary, NPSA President, NPSA

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WASHINGTON, SEP 19 (PTI): China has taken out USD 500 billion and more a year from the US to rebuild itself, President Donald Trump has said as he defended his controversial trade policies, including the latest move to slap duties on USD 200 billion worth of Chinese imports.

T r u m p ’s r e m a r k s came a day after Trump announced that the US will slap 10 per cent tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of Chinese imports and the duties will rise to whopping 25 per cent at the end of the year. “If you look at what’s going on, our market is going up like a rocket ship. I don’t want their market to go down, but their market is down 32 per cent in three months. Because we can’t let them do anymore what they’ve done,” he said.

He said China rebuilt itself with the “tremendous amount” of money pouring out of the US. “Over the last number of years, China has taken out of this country USD 500 billion and more a year...,” he said addressing a joint news conference with the visiting Polish President Andrzej Duda at the White House.

Supporters of Nawaz Sharif celebrate the suspension of prison sentences of Sharif, his daughter and sonin-law, in Lahore Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

allowed out of the highsecurity Adiala Jail on parole to attend her funeral.

They returned to jail on Monday.

The two-judge bench also ordered the release of the former premier, his daughter and son-in-law from the Adiala jail in Rawalpindi.

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China rebuilt itself with US money: Trump

in the Avenfield properties case. The accused were also disqualified to contest elections or to hold public office for a period of 10 years after release.

The ruling comes just a week after Sharif ’s wife, Kulsoom Nawaz, died from cancer in London.

The trio were briefly

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ISLAMABAD, SEPT 19 (PTI): In a relief to the still-grieving Sharif family, a top Pakistani court suspended on Wednesday the jail sentences of the embattled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law in a corruption case and ordered their release.

A large number of Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) leaders, including Sharif ’s brother, Shehbaz Sharif were present in the courtroom and cheered as the judgment was announced.

A two-judge bench of the Islamabad High Court heard the petitions filed

by Sharif, 68, his daughter Maryam and son-in-law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar challenging their conviction related to the purchase of four luxury flats in London through corrupt practices.

“The instant writ petition is allowed and sentence awarded to the petitioners by the accountability court shall remain suspended till the final adjudication

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Longleng conducts DPDB meeting Awareness on food safety at Jalukie

Dr. Imnameren DIO Longleng (Standing) presenting power point on MR Vaccination and on his right DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Longleng District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held under the chairmanship of the deputy commission John Tsulise Sangtam on September 19 at DC’s conference hall, Longleng.

According to DIPR

report, in his address the DC urged the officers to be in their place of posting and appealed for coordination of all the government departments and officers for effective implementation of various schemes and projects in the district and cater to the needs of the people.

BJP Nagaland celebrates 68th Birthday of PM Modi DIMAPUR: BJP Nagaland state celebrated 68th birthday of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on September 17.

A press release from BJP Nagaland stated that, the celebration in honour of Modiji was held at the state head office Kohima and organised by Mahilla Morcha with Peter Rutsa, state vice president speaking on the life of Modi.

After the program the party officials headed by organising secretary Nagaland in-charge Ananta Narayan Mishra visited Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home.

In Dimapur, Yuva Morcha was celebrated at the Mother Teresa Orphanage Home, Dimapur and a short program was also organised at BJP district office Dimapur under the in-charge of state vice president, Hurie Zeliang.

He informed that central teams from Delhi would be visiting the district in the coming months and asked the HoDs not to leave their place of posting without prior permission from the administration.

He also apprised the board to provide all infor-

mation and departments’ activities including both positive and negative aspects to the visiting EAC on probation at their respective office. The DC also informed that he had apprised the commissioner and the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority to provide sufficient relief for damaged fields and properties during the current monsoon. John also congratulated the team of doctors and medical profession led by Dr. Imnameren DIO & DPO Longleng for successfully completing all the activities as per the norms and guidelines as furnished in the micro planning.

Board recommended the proposal of the DPRO Longleng for creation of new APRO office at Tamlu ADC headquarter and Information Centre at Sakshi EAC headquarter.

The DPRO apprised the members that the existing administrative headquarters in the sub-division was functioning without APRO

PTCSU inter-school literary day DIMAPUR: The Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU) held an inter-school literary day on September 17, at badminton stadium, Phek town.

A press release from PTCSU stated that the programme was organised as a one-day event, engaging high school section of students in the literary events which included spelling bee, quiz, essay writing, painting and sketching. The programme was graced by additional deputy commissioner, Phek, Avelu Ruho as guest speaker, wherein she exhorted the students about importance of participating in any competitive event more than just winning it. She also emphasized the students to set boundaries on the proper usage of social medias, mobile phones and television in a constructive manner, which otherwise may lead to a passive mind, massive loss in their concentration and time spent in studies.

The programme was chaired by PTCSU education secretary Diezekho Vadeo, while CYE Phek Town Baptist Church evangelist Vesivo Chizo, invoked God’s blessing. Special numbers were presented by Kiddies Corner School, Phek and co-convenor, Colony Representatives PTCSU Nutsolu Thingo. Greetings was presented

by PTCSU president Vechihu Khamo, vote of thanks by PTCSU speaker Surhoveyi Khesoh and benediction pronounced by PTCSU information secretary Dukhu Shupao. The competition saw the participation of eight schools in various events. Altogether, around 600 students attended the programme. The competition was carried out and selection of winners was done by the panel of judges, appointed by the union. The awards were categorized as first, second, third, fourth, and individual championship with certificates and cash prize.

St. JHSS Chumu organizes science exhibition

DIMAPUR: St Joseph Higher Secondary School (St.JHSS) Chumukedima organized a science exhibition on September 15, under the theme “inspiring young minds”.

A press release from St. JHSS stated that, SDO Electrical Er. Namheu Khate who graced the occasion as chief guest was enthralled by the projects and presentation of the young emerging scientists.

He said that the exhibition was a platform where even those students who were weak in studies could got involved actively and germinate the interest to

improve in overall curriculum activities. He added that such kind of exhibition should organized every year to prepare the young scientist to face the future with brighter hope and fulfilling anticipation.

He lauded the school for its efforts for bringing out the hidden talents of students and with a focus on creating more awareness of social science, technology and engineering.

Students from class 5 to 12 presented working models, projects, charts, 3-D models, and various other innovations of present time.

The special attraction of the

exhibition was the working models of Water Pump, Parallel Circuit, Thermobot, Robotic Mopper, Vaccum Cleaner, Hydrolic Tractor, Lemon battery, etc.

Parallel Circuit, Thermobot, Robotic Mopper, Vaccum Cleaner, Hydrolic Tractor were awarded as the best project of the exhibition with certificates.

The chief guest, accompanied by the members of school management committee visited each and every section of the exhibition and appreciated the wonderful creations of the students.

Meanwhile, in the exhibition, the participating

teams shared their creative ideas and solution to everyday challenges through their innovative working, nonworking models, exhibits, projects and presentations supported by reports, display and research findings.

The students were categorised into junior and senior. Junior category included the children from classes 5 to 8 and senior category included the classes 9 to 12. The winners of the exhibition were awarded with trophy and certificate and they would be participating in the coming state and national exhibition competitions.

or Information Assistant in the district.

DR. Imnameren DIO & DPO Longleng gave a power point presentation on Micro Planning for Measles & Rubella Vaccination campaign in the district. Dr. Imnameren also requested the deputy commissioner & chairman DTF to provide certificate of approval to launch the MR vaccination campaign in the district on October 3 along with the rest of the district. He also requested the DC to direct all the village councils to provide all necessary assistance and cooperation during the MR campaign.

The CMO Longleng also apprised the members to provide all necessary support and cooperation during the MR Vaccination campaign in the district to ensure 100% coverage.

The DC directed the manager DIC (Industries) and the DHO (Horticulture) to present their departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

DIMAPUR: Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) also joined hands with the rest of the nation in the cleanliness campaign Swachhta Hi Seva by carrying out a cleanliness drive in the school premises as well as the surrounding areas on September 15.

The drive will continue till October 2.

A press release from SSP, stated that the Eco Club of the school initiated and led the drive. Cadets under-

took the cleaning activity, picked up litters, trashes and cleaned up at the vicinity of the school.

As part of the campaign, special assembly was conducted, wherein Cdt Saket Kumar delivered a speech on “Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign” which was launched by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

Po s t c a r d m a k i n g competition on the theme

DIMAPUR: Yimchungrü Tribal Council (YTC) in a condemnation note by YTC vice president, Kiumuhean Yim and information & publicity secretary, Mathew K Janger stated that such heinous crime should not go unpunished, and said that every individual and society should condemn such inhuman act of violence. YTC also expressed appreciation to the security forces for timely arrest of the prime accused at Guwahati. YTC prayed that the departed soul rest in peace and also shared sympathy with the bereaved family members.

LH: The Lotha Hoho in a condemnation note on behalf of the Lotha community by chairman, Mhao Humtsoe and general secretary, Mhondamo Ovung stated that LH would support and affirm the condemnations of the numerous organisations and individuals asking for award of severest punishment to the murderer. The LH stated that practice of leniency must end since it in many ways motivated anti-socials to commit more crimes and then seek for negotiated settlement by forgiveness, as per precedence set. LH asked, if a crime of this nature could happen to the executive cream of the law enforcing agency, how secure can the common people feel? The LH expressed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved

Students of MGMHSS during assembly.

“Swachhta Hi Seva” was also conducted. Lt Col MK Meitei, the officiating principal while addressing the cadets and staff spoke on the importance of the campaign and stated that maintenance of cleanliness should be a regular affair in one’s life and one should develop a sense of sanitisation always. Praveen Verma (PGT Chemistry) gave a health advisory talk to cadets.

MGMHSS: The MG-

MHSS started with Swachhta Hi Seva awareness programme at the school ground on September 18.

A press release from MGMHSS media cell stated that, earlier it has successfully observed Swachhta Pakhwada from September 1-15. On September 18, a special morning assembly was conducted wherein students performed special programmes based on the

DIMAPUR: The food safety wing under the establishment of chief medical officer, office, Peren conducted an awareness programme on food safety at CHC, Jalukie on September 18.

The CMO-cum-designated officer, Dr Denis Hangsing chaired the program and highlighted the Food Safety and Standards Act in brief. He also spoke on the importance of ob-

taining FSSAI license and registration to all food business operators in the district and to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of Food Safety and Standard Act. The food safety officer (FSO), Samlamgwanlie MIchui spoke on food adulterants, food adulteration and its ill effects on health, good hygiene practices on meat shops, bakeries/ hotels/ restaurants,

improvement notice and legal action covering penalties and punishments .

The programme was attended by the ADC Jalukie, Dr.Tinojungshi Chang; additional SP, Limaakum T. Jamir; O. C Jalukie, P/S, Deputy DAO B. Imti Tzudir; Trader’s Union Jalukie; Jalukie Town Youth Organisation, ward representatives and food business operators of Jalukie.

Organizations condemn murder of cop

SSP, MGMHSS conduct Swachhta Hi Seva campaign

SSP conducts Swachhta Hi Seva campaign

Officials of food safety wing and others during the programme.

theme.

Head master B. Paul took special awareness class and motivated all students to participate wholeheartedly and bring changes in personal and community life. The program will continue till October 2. On second October 2, there will a rally by peace club members of MGMHSS and mass cleaning drive specially in Midland area.

family members and prays that almighty God give them the needed courage and understanding to overcome the misfortune.

RCN: Rongmei Council Nagaland (RCN) in a condemnation by RCN president Chingkhiulung Gonmei and general secretary Mathew Rongmei stated that such ruthless and heinous crime of horrifying nature by sinister elements was disturbing beyond belief and poses a great threat to peace-loving people. RCN appealed the concerned authorities to conduct impartial probe into the incident and award stringent action against the culprits and ensure peace and tranquillity in the state.

It also conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved family members and prays that Almighty God grants the departed soul eternal rest.

DPO: The Dimasa Public Organization (DPO), Nagaland in a condemnation note by DPON general secretary, Monuhar Thaosen also appreciated the prompt action of the police in arresting the culprits and appealed to the authority to award befitting punishment at the earliest as a deterrent to such crime. “The loss of the life cannot be compensated by any amount of condolence, may God give the strength to overcome the sorrow and grief of the family members,” the release added.

NPC: The Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) in a condemnation by NPC chairman, N Theyo, while condemning the crime asked for befitting punishment in accordance with the law of the land to serve as a deterrent. NPC also said that it prayed for the bereaved family and “shall press towards the ends of justice and until that time we seek the support of the people to come and support the cause for the interest of one and all.”

PMA: The Pochury Mothers’ Association (PMA) in a condemnation note by president, Machu Joshu, stated that such acts have no place in the society and urged the concerned authority to award befitting punishment as per the law of the land. The association also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

KUK: Konyak Union Kohima (KUK) stated that such inhuman act towards one fellow was intolerable and unacceptable in a civilized society. Union urged the competent authority to take stringent action against the murderer as per the law of the land. KUK conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul may rest in peace.

PTWC & PYO: The Pfutsero Town Ward chairman convenor, Mesulo

Khalo and Pfutsero Youth Organization (PYO) convenor, Obed Yhobu on behalf of Pfutsero public stated its request to the concern authorities and the Tangkhul community to book the culprits within 7 days. It also expressed gratitude to the concerned authorities, different communities and the Police force from all states of Nagaland, Manipur and Assam for the quick actions in arresting the culprits. The public of Pfutsero Area also requested the authorities to award highest befitting punishment to the culprits as per the law of the land.

It also stated that public of Pfutsero area would take stern actions against any crimes and anti social elements committed within its jurisdiction.

Mao Civil Bodies: In a joint condemnation note, the Mao Council, Mao student’s Union, Mao Women Welfare Association has deeply mourned the loss of a bright son of the soil who had served the people as a police officer. The bodies stated that, while sharing the inconsolable pain and grief with the wife and children, “we extend our solidarity and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family”. It also demanded the concerned authorities to deal with the perpetrators of the henious crime at the earliest. It also warned that no one should be allowed to protect/shelter the culprits.

DSSU fresher’s meet-cum-felicitation prog

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Sumi Students Union (DSSU) will be holding its bi-annual fresher’s meet-cum-felicitation on September 27 at IMC hall, Dimapur under the theme “Shaping visions” (Anhetsu Iqiani).

A press release from DSSU president, Kahito Chishi and general secretary, Vitopu Ayemi, stated that chairman Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec School, Andrew Ahoto Sema, and founding director of YouthNet, Hekani Jakahalu, will be the special invitee and guest speaker respectively.

In the fresher’s category, DSSU has informed

all its units and sub-units to compulsorily send one male and one female representation for participation in the Mister and Miss Fresher contest. DSSU stated that the fresher’s will be judged by the panellist, board member Sumi Kukuputsa & columnist, Jonah Achumi, Sr. GT GHSS Dimapur, Khesheli Wotsa, and director Ethnic Trenzanda Organisation, Gihutoli Khulu, while reigning Miss Nagaland, Marina Kiho will be the choreographer of the fresher’s event.

DSSU has also requested institutions within Dimapur to assist the union by

providing details of toppers of HSLC/HSSLC examinations from Sumi community for the purpose of felicitating the toppers on their achievements.

It stated that there will be “free will donation drive” during the fresher’s meet, the amount of which would be contributed towards CM relief fund for disasters and natural calamities in Nagaland. Members have been requested to donate wilfully and generously towards the social cause.

For more information, one may contact president at 7085470878 and general secretary at 8787685594.

ANTA holds presidential meeting

DIMAPUR: Unit presidents of seven districts of the All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) along with executives of the ANTA headquarters in Kohima held its annual presidential meeting on September 17 at Ura Hotel, Kohima.

A press release by president, ANTA headquarters in Kohima, Viba Solo, stated that the meeting deliberated on the constitution of the ANTA in which the tenure of its executive members was amended. The newly amended constitu-

tion has extended the tenure of executive members from the previous 3-year term to a 5-year term continuing from the present term till the amended tenure.

The release added that other articles have also been amended which would be edited in the new constitution. The ANTA headquarters president and his members also expressed its appreciation to all the unit presidents and their members for attending the meeting and making it fruitful.

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Supreme Court to look into Rafale deal: Congress goes to CAG activists’ case with ‘hawk’s eye’

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (IANS): Escalating its attack on the Rafale deal, a high-level Congress delegation on Wednesday met Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Rajiv Mehrishi with its demand for a probe into the Narendra Modi government’s deal with France to purchase 36 fighter jets.

The party has been saying that the deal has caused “loss” to the exchequer and “endangered” national security.

The party later claimed that the CAG told the delegation that the auditor was examining the entire issue and would soon submit a report to Parliament.

The delegation that included party leaders -Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Ahmed Patel and Randeep Singh Surjewala -- also submitted a memorandum to the CAG giving the history of the proposal to buy Rafale fighter jets, the process for which began in 2007.

The memorandum said that “unilateral” purchase of 36 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation has caused “loss to public exchequer, endangered national security, bypassed Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to benefit crony friends, and violated the mandatory provisions of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)”.

The memorandum to

Chattisgarh orders probe into lathicharge

RAIPUR, SEP 19 (IANS): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Wednesday ordered a probe into the incident of lathicharge on Congress workers in the state and dumping of garbage in the house of state Minister Amar Agarwal.

“It’s very sad... Chhattisgarh is a peaceful state.

We are probing the incidents. The culprits would be booked,” the Chief Minister told reporters .Congress party President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condemned the incident and attacked the Narendra Modi government saying that dictatorship has become a “profession” and the attack would be remembered as an act of “political atrocity” On Tuesday, Congress workers were lathicharged in Bilaspur district during a protest against state Minister Amar Agarwal.

State party president Bhupesh Baghel had condemned the incident, and had called for a judicial enquiry.

Congress senior leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad (3rd L), Anand Sharma (C), Randeep Surjewala, Ahmed Patel (4th R) and others leave after a meeting with Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), in New Delhi, on Wednesday. (PTI)

the CAG marks escalation by the Congress of its fight against the Modi government over the Rafale issue, on which the party has held press conferences in different parts of the country.

Former Defence Minister A.K. Antony had on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Modi led-NDA government of compromising national security by reducing the number of fighter planes to be procured from 126 as negotiated by the UPA government to 36.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had countered the charges and held the erstwhile UPA regime responsible for the exclusion of HAL in the deal.

“CAG told us that they were examining the entire Rafale deal including the payments and procedures made,” Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala told the media after meeting the CAG. “Modi will be exposed soon...as CAG has assured (us) that they will look at all the documents that we brought in the public domain and very soon it will submit a report in Parliament,” he said.

Surjewala said Modi is “personally responsible” for violating the DPP and exclusion of the HAL from getting an offset contract worth over Rs 30,000 crore from Dassault Aviation.

The memorandum includes “acts of commission and omission” by the government in the deal announced by Modi in April 2015.

Pointing to the violations of DPP by Modi, the memorandum states: “No mandatory prior approval of ‘Cabinet Committee on Security’ was taken before announcing purchase of 36 Rafale aircraft on 10th April, 2015.

“Mandatory requirement of DPP for ‘Price Discovery’ through the instrumentalities of ‘Contract Negotiation Committee’ (CNC) and ‘Price Negotiation Committee’ (PNC) were not followed by the

PM. Transfer of Technology to HAL for manufacture of Rafale aircraft in India was also sacrificed by the PM. “Not only this, the decision of Modi in proceeding to announce purchase of 36 Rafale ‘off-the-shelf ’ on April 10, 2015, when an international tender was already under negotiation as also the subsequent cancellation of the international tender on 24th June 2015, is clearly violative of the DPP,” it said.

It said that against the originally negotiated price of the UPA deal, the Modi government’s purchase price “is over 300 per cent higher, involving an extra outflow of money from public exchequer of Rs 41,000 crore, approximately”.

The party said that Rafale-Dassault Aviation sold 48 Rafale aircraft to Egypt and Qatar in 2015, and the 2016 annual report of the company reflects their price as Euro 7.9 billion as against the price of 36 Rafale aircrafts sold to India for Euro 7.5 billion.

“The price of Rafale aircraft sold to Egypt/Qatar comes to Rs 1,319.80 crore as against the price per aircraft of Rs 1,670.70 crore being paid by India.

Compared with these two countries, India is paying an extra amount of Rs 350.90 crore per aircraft.

Total extra payment by India would be Rs 12,632 crore, approximately.”

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday extended the house arrest of five activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima case by a day, saying it would look into the case with a hawk’s eye as liberty cannot be “sacrificed at the altar of conjectures”.

The top court told the Maharashtra government that there should be a clearcut distinction between opposition and dissent on one hand and attempts to create disturbance, law and order problems or overthrow the government on the other.

“Our institutions must be robust enough to accommodate any dissent or opposition to the system or even to this court. We cannot sacrifice liberty at the altar of conjectures,”a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said.

The apex court extended till tomorrow the house arrest of the five rights activists --Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha-- at their respective homes.

During the hearing, it asked the Maharashtra government to place before it the “best documents available” as most of the material referred by it were “more like conjectures.”

Additional Solicitor

Supreme Cout of India

General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Maharashtra government referred to the various stages of investigations in the case and the materials which led to the arrest of the five activists.

“A s a n a t i o n , we should be concerned at this. It is too serious a matter. I request the court to form an opinion only after hearing the matter in full,” Mehta said.

To this, Justice Chandrachud said “Yes, we will do that, but our mind is human” and added “we will look at this case with a hawk’s eye”.

“You have to make a clear-cut distinction between dissent and opposition and attempts to create disturbance, law and order problem, overthrow elected government,” it said.

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for complainant Tushar Damgude, said “the court should hear the matter in full as what can be simple today may

be complex tomorrow and what is complex today may be simple tomorrow”.

The bench asked the state government regarding the presence of the independent witnesses, who are employees of the Pune Municipal Corporation, during the search operations conducted at the homes of the activists.

“Why did you have to carry two clerks from Pune Municipal Corporation to Maharashtra Sadan to act as ‘panch’ (independent) witnesses? The allegation of petitioners is that they were stock witnesses who were present during searches,” the bench asked Mehta.

The ASG said he will explain everything and the police will file an affidavit to clarify the position.

The bench, while referring to the documents submitted by the state government, pointed out that it has been said that students of a reputed university were at the site.

woman torches bus in Varanasi Mallikarjun Kharge again declines to attend Lokpal selection panel meet

Firefighters douse a fire at a roadways bus that was allegedly torched by a woman protester during a protest for the separate state of ‘Purvanchal’, in Varanasi, Wednesday. (PTI)

VA R A NA S I , S E P 1 9 (IANS): A woman, upset at not being able to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit here, torched a bus carrying passengers to Lucknow on Wednesday, police said.

However, before the fire could spread, the passengers of the Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) luxury bus got out safely.

The woman, identified

as Vandana Raghuvanshi, was arrested. She has been demanding the carving out of a separate Poorvanchal state from Uttar Pradesh.

The incident occurred at the Cantonment bus station here early in the day.

An eyewitness said she sprinkled petrol on the bus and set it afire. The Volvo bus was gutted. It took firemen more than an hour to douse the flames.

Raghuvanshi was on

an indefinite fast to press for her demand since August 15. When her condition worsened she was force-fed on August 29, Varanasi Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar Singh told IANS. Modi was in his parliamentary constituency on Monday and Tuesday as he celebrated his 68th birthday on September 17 and launched many projects the next day.

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (IANS): Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday again declined to attend a meeting of the Lokpal Selection Committee, reiterating that “invitation as special invitee without the right of participation, recording of opinion and voting was an eyewash”.

The Lok Sabha member said that it was a concerted effort and also a design to keep an important member of the Selection Committee out and thus have an overbearing influence on the selection of the Lokpal.

As per the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a member of the Selection Committee. Since Kharge does not have that status, he has not been made a part of the Selection Panel and only a ‘special invitee’.

Mallikarjun Kharge

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Kharge said that unless and until the leader of the single largest opposition party (Congress) is conferred the status of a full-fledged member of the Selection Committee, he wouldn’t attend the meeting. “This letter is in reference to the office memorandum dated September 11 of the Department of Personnel and Training, inviting me

to attend the Lokpal Selection Committee meeting on September 19,” Kharge said in the letter.

“Your attention is also invited to my earlier letters dated February 28, April 10, July 18, and September 4 wherein I have written to you in detail regarding my objections to being invited as a ‘special invitee’ and reasons for declining the invitation,” he added.

Kharge said that it was distressing that the govern-

ment continued to invite him as a special invitee despite being aware of the fact that there is no such provision under Section 4 of the Lokpal Act, 2013.

“Over the last four years, the government has not made any attempt to amend the relevant provisions to include leader of the single-largest party in the opposition as panel member. “An invitation as a special invitee without the right of participation, recording of opinion and voting in the procedure is an eyewash to mislead the nation and the people,” said Kharge.

“Considering the fact that there is no provision under Section 4 of the Lokpal Act for a special invitee, I am again forced to respectfully decline this invitation unless... conferred the status of a full-fledged member to reflect the spirit of the Lokapl Act.”

One nation, one code: RSS Man killed in Bihar for raising Shah meets party leaders, no chief on UCC, population policy voice against corrpution breakthrough on Goa leadership NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (IANS): Making a case for Uniform Civil Code and implementation of a uniform population policy, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that people of one nation should be governed by a common law.

“When people talk about Uniform Civil Code, they usually talk in the context of Hindus and Muslims. But that is not all. (When such a code is implemented) There will be change in customs of all communities including Hindus,” he said in response to a query during a question-answer session at the concluding day of the outreach event here.

He said there should be an attempt to bring a consensus among the society for a uniform code while taking into account the diversity of the country.

“People of one nation should live under a common law,” Bhagwat told

Mohan Bhagwat

the gathering here.

He said the Uniform Civil Code was meant to bring unity in the country and should be brought gradually in a way that it does not create any divide.

“This has also been suggested by those who drafted the constitution that the government should take the country in that direction... that it figures out what kind of a code there should be, how to convince the society in its favour and then enforce it,” he said.

Asked about population control and what would be the position of

Hindus after 50 years, the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief made a strong case for planning for India’s rising population with a 50-year perspective.

“Population is thought of as a burden. If population increases, food consumption also increases, pressure on land increases and environmental problems also increase. But population also provides the human resource,” he said.

“There should be demographic balance. There should be a population policy applicable to everyone and should be uniformly implemented without exception.

“Where there is a problem, it should be implemented first like (in families) where there are more children and not enough resources,” he said.

However, he added, it cannot be achieved only through enactments but there should be a change in mentality in the society.

PATNA, SEP 19 (IANS): A woman Sar panch’s brother-in-law was allegedly shot dead in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district for pointing to corrupt practices in Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY), police said on Wednesday.

M d . N e ya z u d d i n Khan alias Munna Khan, brother-in-law of the Sarpanch (village head) of Purvi Akhta village, was shot dead by Fida Hussain, husband of village Mukhiya Shahnaz Khatoon.

“Neyazuddin was shot dead after he repeatedly raised the issue of bribery demanded from the beneficiaries of PMAY,” Mushtaque Khan, a villager, said.

However, Praveen Prabhakar, Officer inCharge of the local police station, denied that Khan was shot dead. According to him, said Neyazuddin was attacked and beaten to death by accused Fida and his henchmen.

The officer said:

“Neyazuddin’s wife Nazis Khatoon and his daughter Imroz Khatoon were also beaten by the accused.

Both are undergoing treatment in a hospital.”

According to villagers, Niyazuddin had not only opposed and exposed corruption in the PMAY but also held a street meeting on this issue recently that angered Fida.

“Soon after the meeting on Se ptember 14, Neyazuddin was abused and threatened by Fida and his men, but some villagers intervened and the matter was settled. He was again manhandled by Fida and his men on Tuesday and they threatened to eliminate him,” said another villager.

The police have lodged a case against nine accused including Fida based on the statement of family members of Neyazuddin.

Additional security forces have been deployed in the village in view of tension after the incident.

PANAJI, SEP 19 (IANS): The BJP’s quest to find a replacement for ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar met with a setback on Wednesday as a meeting of top state BJP officials with party President Amit Shah in Delhi failed to resolve the issue.

Party sources said the meeting, attended by state BJP President Vinay Tendulkar and Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik -- both contenders for the Chief Ministerial slot -- and South Goa MP Narendra Savoikar remained inconclusive.

“Our party President is seized of the matter, but no decision has been made on the leadership issue yet,” a BJP leader said on the condition of anonymity.

The sources said that a pointed demand made by regional ally Goa Forward to appoint a non-legislator as a Chief Minister was shot down by Parrikar, admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi,

who is being consulted.

Parrikar, suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer, has been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, New York and now Delhi since February, when his illness was diagnosed.

This has led to criticism from the opposition and civil society, which have demanded that he should resign to make way for a “fully fit” Chief Minister who can efficiently discharge official duties. There are several options which the BJP leadership has been tinkering with over the last few days, ever since the high command took serious note of the criticism about Parrikar’s absence from office.

The options include Shripad Naik, a popular ‘bahujan samaj’ (non-Brahmin caste) leader whose presence could be a boon for the BJP, which has over the last few years been accused of alienating the lower castes.

While Naik is Parrikar’s peer in the Goa BJP, both leaders have shadow-

boxed each other on several occasions and are known to head two power centres within the party.

The other options include Vinay Tendulkar, a Rajya Sabah MP who has in the past sacrificed ministerial berth as well as a party ticket on leadership’s instructions as also Goa Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant. Senior state party leaders as well as ex-MLAs, who met National General Secretary (Organisation) Ram Lal in Goa this week have rejected the proposal to invite a member of the alliance parties to head the coalition government.

Speaking to IANS, Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai said that he was fine with the delay on part of the BJP to decide on the leadership issue.

“Let them take time.

But the decision should be a permanent one that keeps the state’s political stability in mind,” the Town and Country Planning Minister said.

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Triple Talaq ordinance: Opposition questions

A Muslim woman looks on, near Jama Masjid in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (PTI): With the government taking ordinance route to make ‘instant triple talaq’ a penal offence, opposition parties and women activists Wednesday asked why no similar provisions are made for Hindu men deserting their wives and alleged a “human issue” has been made into a “political football”.

Some said the ordinance ignores problems it could pose to Muslim women and there is need for a comprehensive law, while the Congress said what needed to be done after the Supreme Court quashed this practice was to provide justice to an abandoned Muslim woman and jailing the husband might not serve the purpose.

Ishrat Jahan, a petitioner in the triple talaq case, welcomed the decision as a big step towards “ e m p owe r i n g M u s l i m women” and said Muslim men and religious leaders should now mend “their

ways or be ready to face the music”.

She was one of the five petitioners in the case against instant triple talaq.

This practice was struck down by the Supreme Court on August 22, 2017.

Jahan, who has a 13year-old daughter and a seven-year-old son, had moved court after she was divorced by her husband over phone from Dubai by uttering ‘talaq’ thrice consecutively in 2014.

As the cases continued to be reported even after the court decision, the government decided to enact a law but could not get it passed in Parliament, after which the ordinance route has been adopted.

The union cabinet has cleared the ordinance to make instant triple talaq a penal offence, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, citing a compelling necessity for the move as the practice continues unabated.

Under the ordinance,

giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void and will attract a jail term of three years for the husband.

The issue, however, soon triggered a political slugfest with the BJP president Amit Shah targetting opposition parties on the issue.

“This ordinance is also a matter of guilt and introspection for them as they forced Muslims women to suffer from this bad practice for decades due to their vote bank politics,” he said.

The law minister also attacked the Congress at the cabinet press conference itself, saying the main opposition party was not supporting the bill pending in Rajya Sabha under “vote bank pressures”.

“It is my serious charge that Sonia Gandhi ji has maintained silence on the issue,” he said, while urging the Congress leader as also the BSP supremo Mayawati and TMC chief Mayawati to support the bill in the next session of Parliament

for the sake of “gender justice, gender equality and gender dignity”.

Hailing the government decision, the BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra took a dig at Congress leader Kapil Sibal, saying he defended this practice in the Supreme Court.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the government has not acceded to the party’s request for making a provision for attaching property of those not providing compensation to the affected women and children after divorce.

“For us, triple talaq has always been a human issue related to women rights and extending justice to them,” he said, adding Congress leaders and lawyers such as Salman Khurshid and Manish Tiwari had represented the affected women before the Supreme Court.

“However, the Modi government is treating the issue more as a political football than a matter of justice to Muslim women,” he alleged.

All India Majlise-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the ordinance was “anti-Muslim women” and would do them more injustice.

He demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should bring a law to protect Hindu women deserted by their husbands.

Owaisi also said marriage was a civil contract in Islam and bringing penal provisions was “wrong and unnecessary”, and hoped the Muslim Personal Law

Board will challenge it in court.

“Prime Minister Modi, this nation requires a law for those poor married women who are 24 lakhs according to 2011 census. They are married and their husbands in the election affidavit say they are married but their wives are not living with them,” he said.

Owaisi claimed the ordinance was to divert attention from issues like rising fuel prices and dwindling rupee.

Several women activists also criticised the decision, saying this “politicised move” was taken without considering the complications it could pose to Muslim women.

Kavita Krishnan, activist and Secretary of the All India Progressive Women’s Association (AIPWA), asked, “Why only Muslim men are getting punished for abandoning their wives, why not Hindu men?”

“Triple talaq is not an official divorce, it is a form of abandonment. Does an Hindu man gets imprisoned for abandoning his wife?” Krishnan said.

Annie Raja, National Federation of Indian Women’s general secretary, said she doubts the “intention and sincerity” of the government.

“There needs to be a comprehensive law... But the government has taken this step for political gains in upcoming elections.

There are issues related to maintenance of women and children after her husband goes to jail, no one is talking about them,” she said.

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India reiterates commitment to Afghan-led peace process

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani ahead of a meeting at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sep 19, 2018. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (IANS): India reiterated its commitment and support to Kabul's efforts towards an Afghan-led, Afghanowned and Afghan-controlled peace and reconciliation process at a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani here on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued by the External Affairs Ministry, the two countries also agreed to strengthen their cooperation at various international fora and decided to work even more closely with their regional and international partners for prosperity, peace, stability and progress in the region.

They also expressed determination to strengthen connectivity among the two countries, including through Chabahar port and direct air-freight corridor.

Ghani briefed Modi on

the initiatives by his government towards peace and reconciliation and also in confronting the challenges of terrorism and extremism imposed on Afghanistan and its people.

Modi condemned terrorist attacks and violence in Afghanistan and expressed solidarity with the people and national defence forces in their fight against terrorism.

He expressed India's "unwavering commitment" to support the efforts of the Afghanistan government to continue as a united, peaceful, inclusive and democratic nation and emerge as an economically vibrant country.

The two leaders reviewed the progress of the multi-faceted India-Afghanistan strategic partnership and expressed satisfaction at the increase in bilateral trade that has crossed the $1 billion mark.

During the meeting, the two countries also agreed to deepen their partnership in the areas of high impact projects in Afghanistan in the fields of infrastructure, human resources development and other capacity building projects.

According to official sources here, Ghani appreciated the decision of India and China to jointly work on projects and programmes in Afghanistan.

The two Asian giants are planning to start their partnership in Afghanistan with a training programme for Afghan diplomats in October.

Modi, the sources said, also sought long-term business visas for Indian businessmen to boost bilateral trade. The India-backed Shahtoot dam that will be crucial for drinking water in Kabul also came up for discussion during Wednesday's meeting.

Congress party constitutes nine ‘Not received any communication to extradite Christian Michel’ committees for poll-bound Telangana HYDERABAD, SEP 19 (IANS): Ahead of the ensuing Assembly elections in Telangana, the Congress party on Wednesday constituted nine committees besides naming two working presidents of the state unit.

A. Revanth Reddy, who had quit Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to join Congress late last year, and former Member of Parliament Ponnam Prabhakar were appointed working presidents.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi constituted a 15-member core committee which will be headed

by R.C. Khuntia, a central leader in-charge of party

affairs in Telangana. Other members include AICC secretaries N.S. Bose Raju, Saleem Ahmed and Srinivas Krishnan and party's Telangana unit President N. Uttam Kumar Reddy.

Khuntia will also be chairman of 53-member coordination committee, which will have Uttam Kumar Reddy as convener.

The party's working President in Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, will head a 17-member campaign committee.

Rahul Gandhi also constituted 41-member Pradesh Election Committee, which will be headed

by Uttam Kumar Reddy.

Former Deputy Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, Damodar Rajanarasimha will be the chairman of the manifesto committee.

Senior leader V. Hanumantha Rao will head Strategy and Planning Committee.

The central leadership has also announced a nine-member panel for coordination with the Election Commission. It will be headed by Marri Sashidhar Reddy.

Telangana Assembly was dissolved early this month to pave way for early elections, which may be held in NovemberDecember.

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (IANS): The Indian authorities said on Wednesday they have not received any communication from the UAE regarding the extradition order of British national Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, even as they claimed that a court there had ruled that he can be extradited.

"The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not received any communication regarding Michel's extradition from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)," CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said here.

The MEA is the agency concerned that gets notified about the proceedings regarding any wanted persons

in other countries. It then informs the investigating agencies in the country.

The CBI official's remarks came amid the media reports that a United Arab Emirates (UAE) court has ordered the extradition of Michel to India in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case.

Official sources also said that the UAE has not communicated to MEA yet on extradition of Michel.

It is learnt that the UAE government had approached the court late last month asking if Michel, a British national, can be extradited to a third country--India. And then apparently the court on September 2 said that he can be extradited The Indian missiion in UAE has been asked to find out informa-

tion on this.

In January this year, the ED had lodged a request with the UAE authorities for extraditing Michel. Both the ED and the CBI had filed chargesheets in bribery cases in Indian courts and nonbailable warrants had been issued against the accused.

Last year, a red corner notice was issued against Michel by the Interpol on a request by the CBI. RCNs were also issued against two Italians involved in the scam -- Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschke.

According to Indian investigative agencies, Michel had received at least Rs 235 crore for ensuring that the chopper contract went to AgustaWestland. He was a frequent visitor to India, having undertaken 300 trips

to this country between 1997 and 2013.

On January 1, 2014, India cancelled the contract with Finmeccanica's British subsidiary AgustaWestland for supplying 12 AW-101 VVIP choppers to the IAF, over alleged breach of contractual obligations and on charges of paying kickbacks amounting to Rs 423 crore.

The CBI, which registered an FIR in the case on March 12, 2013, had alleged that Tyagi and the other accused received kickbacks from AgustaWestland to help it win the contract. The FIR mentioned charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and those under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The operational flight ceiling of the choppers was reduced from 6,000 metres,

as originally proposed, to 4,500 metres and the cabin height was brought down to 1.8 metres.

The twin modifications were allegedly meant to rig the deal in favour of AgustaWestland, which eventually walked away with the order to supply the 12 choppers for the Communication Squadron of the IAF for ferrying the President, the Prime Minister and other VVIPs. The CBI probe revealed that several payments were made to the Tyagis

by Haschke, Gerosa and Michel.

Tyagi, who was IAF chief from 2004 to 2007, his cousin and Khaitan were arrested in December last year by the agency. They are now out on bail.

Nun rape case: Jalandhar bishop Cabinet nod to extension Cabinet nod to revised cost appears before Kerala SIT of special package for J&K estimate for dam safety project

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, appears for questioning before the special investigation team of the Kerala police, in Thrippunithura Sept 19. (PTI)

Kochi, Sep 19 (PTI): Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, appeared for questioning before the special investigation team of the Kerala police in Thrippunithura near here Wednesday, police sources said.

News channels aired visuals of the Jalandhar bishop arriving at the crime branch office in a private car at 10.55 am, five minutes before he was scheduled to appear.

The 54-year-old bishop will be interrogated

by SIT head K Subhash, police sources said.

Ernakulam range IG

Vijay Sakhare reviewed the progress in the probe with Kottayam district police chief Hari Sankar and investigation officer Subhash, who is also deputy superintendent of police of Vaikom in Kottayam before commencing the interrogation Wednesday morning.

The nun has accused the senior Catholic priest of sexually assaulting her repeatedly between 2014 and 2016.

The clergyman filed an anticipatory bail petition in the Kerala High Court Tuesday, claiming that allegations against him

were a “cooked up story to wreak vengeance” for the actions taken by him on various complaints received against the nun.

T h e Ke r a l a H i g h Court adjourned the hearing of the plea for September 25 when it will hear the police version.

Claiming innocence, the bishop has said the complaint was “nothing but a fictional story”.

As the bishop joined the probe in the case, the protest by various Catholic reformation organisations and a group of nuns seeking his arrest entered the 12th day Wednesday.

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (IANS): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension for one year, during FY 2018-19, of special financial package for implementation of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission for Jammu and Kashmir.

However, there would be “no additional financial implication” of the decision, the government said.

The Cabinet also approved allocation of funds to the state under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) on a need basis for implementation of the special package without linking it with poverty ratio.

“There is no additional financial implication as the approval is to extend the timeline to cover two-thirds of the vulnerable households in the state within the originally approved financial outlay of Rs 755.32 crore.

An amount of Rs 143.604 crore will be required for the period of one year during 2018-19,” an official release said.

The government said the extension would ensure coverage of all the blocks in

Jammu and Kashmir under DAY-NRLM and ensure “social inclusion, social development, promotion of livelihoods” and lead to poverty alleviation in the state.

It said that owing to “unavoidable reasons and disturbed conditions” in Jammu and Kashmir, the special package as approved in May 2013 could not be fully implemented.

The state administration had requested the Centre to consider extension of the earlier approved implementation schedule of the special package and continued funding of DAY-NRLM in the state without linking allocation with poverty ratio during this extended period.

“This will help in covering all the vulnerable rural households in the state, estimated at two-thirds of the total number of households, within a definite time frame.

“It will ensure mobilization of households under the auto inclusion category and households with at least one deprivation category listed in the socio-economic caste Census-2011,” the release said.

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 (PTI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Wednesday approved the revised cost estimate of a project to improve the safety of 198 dams across the country.

The revised cost has now been pegged at Rs 3,466 crore. Originally, the total cost of the project was Rs 2,100 crore with state component of Rs 1,968 crore and central component of Rs 132 crore.

The scheme envisages comprehensive rehabilitation of 198 existing dam projects located in Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha,

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand.

The project will improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and mitigate risks to ensure safety of downstream population and property, an official statement said.

The primary beneficiaries are both urban and rural communities dependent on reservoir and downstream communities, which are prone to risk associated with dam failure or operational failure.

Through institutional strengthening component,

effectiveness of Dam Safety Organisations will be increased to take the lead in making dams safe from structural and operational point of view through capacity building of staff and officials.

Initially the project was for six years, commencing in April 2012 with a scheduled closing in June 2018.

The project implementation was granted in-principle approval for two years extension in 2017 by the Water Resources Minister and the World Bank with a revised closure date of June 30, 2020.

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Mistrust hampering S.Sudan peace: UN

Russian election commission chief recommends invalidating ‘rigged’ vote

EU criticizes May’s Brexit plan

SALZBURG (AUSTRIA), SEP 19 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Theresa May received less than glowing praise for her Brexit plan on Wednesday, with top EU official Donald Tusk saying Britain must rework its proposals for Northern Ireland and trade, reports Reuters.

Hours before the British prime minister was due to try to sell her plan to the other European Union leaders, summit chairman Tusk repeated criticism of her proposals for future customs arrangements and for the border between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland.

May has shown little sign of backing away from her “Chequers” plan, and repeated her aims in a carefully placed article in a German newspaper on the eve of the two-day EU summit in Salzburg, Austria.

But Tusk was clear her customs proposals and those aimed at preventing a hard border on the island of Ireland would have to be reworked. Earlier, EU negotiator Michel Barnier signaled he was ready to address Britain’s border concerns.

“The Brexit negotiations are entering their decisive phase. Various scenarios are still possible

EU Council President Donald Tusk.

today but I’d like to stress that some of Prime Minister May’s proposals from Chequers indicated positive evolution in the UK’s approach,” Tusk told a news conference.

“On other issues, such as the Irish question, or the framework for economic cooperation, the UK’s proposals will need to be reworked and further negotiated.”

A British government source said London welcomed the EU’s commitment to finding a solution to the border issue, but could not accept any proposal that would effectively move the customs frontier into the Irish Sea, separating Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom.

With just over six months to go till Britain leaves the EU, time is pressing and both sides are keen

to secure some kind of deal before the end of the year and ease concerns over a disorderly Brexit, which could push the economy into a downturn.

Writing in Germany’s Die Welt, May said the two sides were “near to achieving the orderly withdrawal that is an essential basis for building a close future partnership”.

“To come to a successful conclusion, just as the UK has evolved its position, the EU will need to do the same. “With goodwill and determination on both sides we can avoid a disorderly exit and find new ways of working together.”

At a summit dinner at the Felsenreitschule theater -- known to film fans for a scene in the musical ‘The Sound of Music’ -- May will make another pitch for sup-

Thousands back home in north Hong Kong Syria after Russia-Turkey deal airlines spells BEIRUT, SEP 19 (AGENCIES): Thousands of people who were recently displaced by violence in northwest Syria have returned home following a Russia-Turkey deal that averted a government offensive on the last major rebel stronghold, Syrian opposition activists said Wednesday.

According to AP report, the United Nations said that in the first 12 days of September, over 38,000 people were internally displaced by an intense government aerial bombing campaign in Idlib and neighboring provinces. Most of them headed toward the border with Turkey, packing already overcrowded camps

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there, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. It said over 4,500 are estimated to have spontaneously returned to their homes shortly afterward when government bombardment stopped. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that some 7,000 people have returned to their towns and villages since Monday when Russia and Turkey announced the deal.

Syria-based opposition activist Yazan Mohammed said the flow of people back to their homes started days before Monday’s deal was announced between Russia and Turkey as residents were expecting it.

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HONG KONG, SEP 19 (IANS): Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific has had to send a new plane back to the paint shop after the company’s name was spelled incorrectly on it.

Travellers spotted the mistake at Hong Kong International Airport and contacted the airline. It painted its name as “Cathay Paciic” on the side of the jet. “Oops this special livery won’t last long! She’s going back to the shop!” the company joked on Twitter on Wednesday and called it a genuine mistake, although some in the industry said it was inexplicable.

port for her Chequers plan, named after her country residence where a deal was hashed out with her ministers earlier this year.

Then she will be out of the room on Thursday afternoon when the other 27 leaders discuss her Brexit proposals.

Tusk said he would call an additional summit in mid-November to seal any deal with Britain.

While both sides have been making positive noises, how to keep an open border between Northern Ireland and the Irish republic remains one of the biggest obstacles.

“On Brexit, it’s very difficult. We have nothing on Ireland,” Jean Asselborn, Luxembourg’s foreign minister, told Reuters.

Norther n Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, which backs May’s minority government in Westminster, criticized Barnier’s ideas for handling customs crossing the Irish frontier, saying they would still mean an unacceptable border between the province and the rest of the United Kingdom.

The gover nment source said: “We have been very clear that what we cannot accept is Northern Ireland being separated off from the UK customs territory.”

JUBA, SEP 19 (AGENCIES): The United Nations warned Wednesday that entrenched suspicion was clouding a newly-minted deal to restore peace to South Sudan, as Amnesty International accused government forces of war crimes, reports AFP. “There’s currently a key ingredient that is lacking. That’s trust,” said David Shearer, head of the UN mission in South Sudan, referring to the September 12 peace accord.

“Those who signed the agreement have in the past been former friends and foes,” he said. “From my discussions with them, suspicion is still widespread.”

The agreement was signed by President Salva Kiir and rebel leader and former vice president Riek Machar. “We also need to see clear evidence that all the warring factions have the political will to stop the violence,” Shearer said.

“We have not seen anything concrete at the moment. What needs to happen first (is) we need to see a disengagement of the forces.” Recent clashes in the southern region of Central Equatoria were the subject of an investigation, he said. Government security forces had also shot a Nepalese peacekeeper in the southern town of Yei over the weekend, he added.

M O S C OW, S E P 1 9 (AGENCIES): Russia’s election commission on Wednesday recommended re-running a key regional poll, an unprecedented move triggered by claims of vote-rigging in favour of a candidate backed by Vladimir Putin, reports AFP. If the results of a runoff governorship vote in Russia’s Far East are declared invalid because of multiple irregularities, it would likely be the first such case in the history of modern Russia.

The crisis erupted in the Far Eastern region of Primorsky Krai where an opposition candidate accused a ruling party representative endorsed by Putin of “stealing” his victory in the vote last Sunday.

Communist Party candidate Andrei Ishchenko, 37, seemed poised to become the next governor of Primorsky Krai until the results suddenly changed overnight allowing his Kremlin-backed rival to claim victory.

Sunday’s vote was a second-round runoff after the Moscow-backed candidate, Andrei Tarasenko, failed to win at least 50 percent of the vote in a first stage.

Voters are angry over

Putin had endorsed the ruling party’s representative in the regional poll.

rising poverty under Western sanctions and a controversial pension reform.

While nearly every election in Russia is marred by claims of vote-rigging, the opposition and ordinary Russians said ballotstuffing and other irregularities during the far eastern vote were especially brazen.

In a rare move, the head of the Central Election Commission said on Wednesday that the Primorsky Krai vote was marred by irregularities and recommended that regional officials invalidate it.

“In a number of cases, mostly at the final stage, there were serious violations of the legislation,”

Ella Pamfilova said at an emotional meeting with members of the commission, referring to instances of ballot-stuffing and bribes.

She denied however that the vote was rigged in favour of the Kremlinbacked candidate, saying both candidates complained of irregularities.

Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin supported the election commission’s stance but added that acting governor Tarasenko would for now remain in the post.

If regional election officials declare the results invalid, new polls are supposed to take place in three months.

Vietnam jails 2 Vietnamese-Americans for 14 years HANOI, SEP 19 (AGENCIES): A Vietnamese court sentenced two VietnameseAmericans to 14 years in prison on Wednesday for “attempting to overthrow the state”, a court official told Reuters.

James Nguyen and Angel Phan were convicted, along with 10 accomplices who received shorter jail terms, after a two-day trial. The defendants all faced the same charge.

Phan and Nguyen were accused of running a network of underground operatives in Vietnam, some of whom were given titles in a shadow government such as “governor of Saigon”, or “commander of national defense

US citizen Angel Phan (C) is escorted by police to a court before her trial in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam August 21, 2018.

guards,” the Ministry of The pair assigned Public Security’s official “counter-revolutionary” news website reported on missions to the group’s Wednesday. members in Vietnam, the

report said, including a plan to broadcast antigovernment propaganda from local radio stations, organize protests, and deface an image of former president Ho Chi Minh.

“The remaining 10 defendants in the same trial received prison terms of between five and 11 years,” an official at the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court told Reuters by phone.

Phan and Nguyen will be deported after serving their jail term, Voice of Vietnam radio reported.

According to state media, the pair were acting on behalf of the “Provisional National Government of Vietnam”, a Californiabased organization run

by Vietnamese-Americans still loyal to the now defunct state of South Vietnam.

The U.S. organization, which was listed as a “terrorist” group by Hanoi in January this year, dispatched Phan and Nguyen to Vietnam in February 2017 to carry out their alleged activities on Vietnamese national holidays, according to the Ministry of Public Security’s official news website.

In June, a court in Ho Chi Minh City upheld prison sentences against 15 members of the group it said were guilty of planting bombs in the international terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport in April last year.

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reacts to royal wedding dress in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ to release Nise Meruno commissioned to write Meghan Queen Elizabeth II documentary trailer in India on September 21 for ‘Made In India’ hitmaker Alisha A

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minent music personality, Nise Meruno will be writing few songs for Alisha Chinai’s comeback album. Alisha’s biggest hit includes, “Made in India”, “Kajra Re”, “Tarzan” besides many other Bollywood hits. She is known as the first India Pop diva, who rocked the music world during the 90s. Alisha has performed all over the world including the Wembley Stadium for Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UK. This is indeed a proud moment not only for Meruno himself but for the state as well. Nise whose composition skills have also gained recognition, has been writing school anthems, the Hornbill theme song besides

his own songs.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Nise said he first met Alisha in Mumbai few years back when he was performing for the Piramals along with Zowe Madrigal. “I was truly elated when she came and spoke to us and even more so when she said she would like to collaborate.” “I came to know what ‘Starstruck’ is now.” “I grew up listening and dancing to her songs and to be meeting her in real was truly unbelievably wonderful.”, Nise added.

“We stayed in touch and she asked me to write some songs for her to which I gladly agreed.” Nise shared that when he first sent a rough sample of the first

song, Alisha was thrilled and called him right away.

“That was truly delightful and rewarding as well”, expressed Nise. The first song will soon be going for recording while the release is expected in the early part of next year.

When asked on if he has anything to share, Meruno said sometimes we think we live in a far off land, poorly accessible, chances of getting a big break are remote but I say it is possible. When we allow our true self, innate talent, tenacious discipline and blazing passion be aligned with God’s will then even the most impossible dreams will unfold, said Meruno.

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oyal fans anxiously awaiting the release of an upcoming documentary on Queen Elizabeth II’s special duties got an unexpected glimpse of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, in a teaser clip. The former “Suits” actress, 37, pops up in the trailer for ITV’s “Queen of the World” before it airs in the U.K. on Sept. 25.

The video features Markle apparently taking in her wedding dress and holding her veil.

“Fifty-three countries, oh my goodness,” Markle remarked. “It’ll keep us busy.”

The video doesn’t make clear when the portion featuring the new royal was filmed. ITV did not immediately return Fox News’ request for comment Monday evening.

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rector Claire Wright-Keller worked closely with the bride on the design of the dress after meeting earlier this year, Kensington Palace tweeted on May 19.

The palace also touched on the details featured in her veil. “Ms. Markle expressed the wish of having all 53 countries of the Commonwealth with her on her journey through the ceremony.

Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition,” it said.

Kensington Palace confirmed Markle requested Wintersweetwhich and California Poppy flowers be embroidered into the veil — a nod to the native blooms of her English residence at Nottingham Cottage and home state of California.

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fter much dilly-dallying and an announcement that “Crazy Rich Asians” will not release in India, the Jon M. Chu directorial has finally secured a release date in India.

The Warner Bros project will open in India on September 21, read a statement.

The release date announcement comes after many Indian fans expressed disappointment over the news of the movie not making it to India.

Back in August, the official Twitter handle of the studio Warner Bros India posted: “We are sad to announce that ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ would not be releasing in India.”

Touted to be the first contemporary English language Hollywood movie with an almost all-Asian cast after a long time, “Crazy Rich Asians” is based on the book by Kevin Kwan with the same name.

It tells the story of Chinese-American Rachel

Chu, her boyfriend Nick Young and the adventure that they go on when Nick takes Rachel to Singapore for his best friend’s wedding.

The film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Nico Santos, Lisa Lu, Ken Jeong and Michelle Yeoh.

“I was proud to find and cast the most talented Asian actors from all around the world. It opened my eyes for sure,” Chu said.

Awkwafina had fun shooting the film in Asia.

“When you travel to Asia, you realise that the world is bigger than we think it is. In Asia, no one

knows who I am. So, I felt a little lost there, in a sense, but in a good way because it humbled me. I was also thinking, I am working in Asia and I have some purpose here that I have never had before, which was an incredible feeling,” she said.

Golding feels the team has “created real magic with ‘Crazy Rich Asians’”.

“And that will stay with us forever,” he added.

Though the film registered good box office business internationally, there have been complaints that the film doesn’t represent the true diversity of Southeast Asia or Asia.

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Jessica Simpson is pregnant with baby number three Note Grid to organise ‘Note

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inger and actress Jessica Simpson is pregnant again.

The star and her husband Eric Johnson are expecting their third child, another little girl.

Jessica revealed the baby news on Instagram on Tuesday (18Sep18) by posting a photo of her kids Maxwell, six, and Ace, five,

‘Love Sonia’ inspires man to help trafficked girls monetarily

holding two large black balloons. She captioned the photo, “SURPRISE…” A second photo reveals two pink balloons inside the black ones. The 38-year-old The Dukes of Hazzard star captioned this shot: “This little girl will make us a family of five. We couldn’t be happier to announce this precious blessing of life.”

Last year (May17), Simpson insisted she would not be adding to her family, telling talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, “We got an IUD (intrauterine device for birth control). Nothing is going to get into that uterus.

“I have two beautiful children and I’m not having a third. They’re too cute!

You can’t top that.”

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“Being a mother is the best opportunity and chalorth Grid School of Music & proprietor, Longden Longkumer stated lenge I’ve ever been blessed Media Studio would be organis- that the event is organised to promote with in life. Right now my ing “Note Grid Soiree Musicale” and encourage the students, which would kids are in this amazing on September 22, 5:30 p.m. at Christian be a non-profitable event solely dedicated stage where I’m really listen- Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Di- for the exposure of the students. All the ing to them without judg- mapur. music lovers have been invited to be a ment and they’re teaching A press release from North Grid part of the programme. me so much. These little innocent kids teach me so much about life.”

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fter watching “Love Sonia”, a film that delves into the global problem of the flesh trade, a person from Mumbai donated Rs 8 lakh for helping trafficked girls.

Actress Richa Chadha plays a sex worker in the film that released last week.

She has been receiving mails and letters from NGO workers who work with victims of trafficking, a few victims themselves.

One such message that caught Richa’s eye was from a friend, Priyanka Halli who is the Chief Medical Officer of an organisation which helps children rescued from trafficking.

She expressed her gratitude to Richa to help create awareness through films like “Love Sonia”.

After watching the film, a leader of a firm in Mumbai made a generous donation to the organisation to help them in their efforts.

“This is reason we do what we do as actors. A lot of press asked me why I agreed to do a supporting role in a film. But after my friend, who helps raise funds for trafficked girls and women, it made me realise that it’s sometimes compassion that drives us as artistes,” Richa said in a statement.

Halli said filmmaker Tabrez Noorani’s “Love Sonia” is a painfully realistic portrayal of one girl’s story.

“A f t e r t h e m ov i e premiered in Mumbai, we received a generous contribution of Rs 8 lakh from the leader of a local business who said that the movie helped him understand why EmancipAction’s trauma care intervention is so important for these children,” she added.

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The school management is happy to acknowledge the guidance of the Administration headed by ADC Aboi and his team of Dobashis, the kind gesture of Mr. Wangtong, President ATSU and Mr. M. Phakwang, an alumni of the school who provided the students with cash and kind, during the cleanliness drive. The management also acknowledges the achievement of Mr. M. Joseph Headmaster, who was recently awarded District Teacher Award 2018.

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Dimapur Tikhir Baptist Church celebrated its 25 years Anniversary on 15th and 16th of September 2018 under the theme "Crown Him with Glory" with Rev. M. Shiuto. Tikhir, Executive Secretary TBBA (Tikhir Baptist Biti Atükhianti) and Rev. Tiakaba Walling as the Anniversary Speakers. They spoke on the topics, "Crown Him with Glory" and "Remember His Everlasting Love" respectively. Mr. Tokheho Yepthomi, Hon'ble MP Lok Sabha also attended the anniversary and he exhorted the church that, whether the church is big or small it does not matter so much, even though the church is small if the church is with God there is strength. Yepthomi further exhorted that, today out of hundred, one works and ninety-nine do not work and eat and eating without working is not good according to the Bible. So unless we Naga change our ways, one day we Nagas will perish. Therefore, church has a big role to play to guide the people into the right path so that our society will live with prosperity and peace. Mr. Mark Murekiu, P.S. to L. Khumo Advisor Fishery, Evaluation, Economic and Statistic also exhorted the church that, Jubilation of 25th Anniversary is the time to forgive, reconcile and build peace within and with others so that God will bless everyone. Meanwhile, T. L Kiusümong Tikhir, ADC Satakha and K. Tongpang Ao, EE (Retd) also attended as special guest on the programme and exhorted the church. Many other distinguished guests from neighbouring churches, colonies and hundreds of delegates from Tikhir churches led by pastors and members from various towns and villages also attended the anniversary celebration. Rev, M. Shiuto Tikhir unveiled the Jubilee Monolith and the DTBC 25th years Anniversary Souvenir was also released by him.

The Jubilee Planning Committee expressed heartiest gratitude to all participants, donors and contributors in making the 25th years Anniversary celebration a grand success and conveyed their sincere happiness to all to the speakers, dignitaries etc for their presence and making the celebration significantly memorable.

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Barca, Liverpool win in Champions League

(L-R) Jorrit Hendrix, left, tries to stop Lionel Messi during the group B Champions League soccer match, Tuesday. (AP/ PTI) Daniel Sturridge powers a header into the back of the net to put Liverpool ahead from close range after 30 minutes.

Lo n d o n, S e p 1 9 (Agencies): Lionel Messi has scored a record eighth Champions League hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a 4-0 thumping of PSV while Inter Milan’s late salvo against Tottenham stole a 2-1 in Group B. A stoppage-time goal from substitute Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a 3-2 win over visiting Paris Saint-Germain in their Group C opener Socceroos defender Milos Degenek played the 90 minutes as hosts Red Star Belgrade drew 0-0 with Napoli in the group’s other game.

In Group A, Atletico Madrid recovered to win 2-1 at Monaco and Borussia Dortmund won 1-0 at

Club Brugge.

Galatasaray defeated Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0 to sit top of Group D while Porto missed one penalty and scored another en route to a 1-1 draw at Schalke.

At the Nou Camp, Messi scored the opener before Ousmane Dembele’s wonderful solo goal doubled the advantage after the break.

“Messi makes extraordinary things look routine,” Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said.

“The free kick goal came just when we needed to break the game open.

It was masterful.” The Argentine star then added two more goals to edge ahead of Cristiano Ron-

aldo for most hat-tricks in the competition.

Not even Samuel Umtiti’s red card could spoil the mood of the hosts while PSV’s Socceroos defenders Trent Sainsbury and Aziz Behich were unused substitutes.

Spurs were heading for victory thanks to Christian Eriksen’s second half deflected goal but a brilliant volley from Mauro Icardi (85) and Matias Vecino’s close-range header in time added on turned the march.

“I’m happy with the performance but annoyed because I think the players and team deserved more,” Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said. At Anfield, Daniel

Sturridge and James Milner (penalty) gave the Reds a first-half cushion before Thomas Meunier pulled one back before the break.

Kylian Mbappe appeared to have secured a draw with an 83rd-minute equaliser but Firmino fired home in the dying seconds to win the duel between German coaches Juergen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel. “It was really important we started like we did,” Klopp told BT Sport.

“We were so strong and good with the ball.

“We needed all of our focus and we covered a lot of yards and closed all of the gaps.” Red Star, champions in 1991, were making their debut in the modern version of the

competition and Degenek formed part of the defensive unit that kept highlyfancied Napoli at bay. “It was a dream come true,” the 24-year-old Degenek said.

“It was a tough game, we fought hard and had to defend for very long spells. “We are delighted and have now made life difficult for Napoli.”

Monaco led Atletico thanks to Samuel Grandsir’s 18th minute goal but Diego Costa and Jose Gimenez responded for the Spaniards before the break.

In Brugge, Borussia Dortmund grabbed a winner through Christian Pulisic, on his 20th birthday, five minutes from time.

Gar r y Rodrigues, Eren Derdiyok and Selcuk Inan, from the spot, got the goals for Galatasaray against visiting Lokomotiv - with Badou Ndiaye sent off for the hosts on 87 minutes.

The spoils were saved elsewhere as Schalke’s Ralf Faehrmann saved an early penalty from Alex Telles but was beaten from the spot by Otavio to cancel out Breel Embolo’s opener.

Phelps demands more help for former Olympians Lo n d o n, S e p 1 9 (Agencies): Legendary US swimmer Michael Phelps says more must be done to support Olympians after they move out of the spotlight.

Phelps, 33, said in January that he contemplated suicide during the worst periods of his own depression. “I don’t think there’s been much help for when an athlete retires,” he said.

“When we’re done it’s kind of like we’re just moved along or brushed aside because there’s somebody else that’s coming up.”

Phelps won a record 23 Olympic gold medals,

Phelps won five Olympic golds in his final Games at Rio 2016

competing at Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012 and, after retirement and a comeback, Rio 2016. The American, now retired for good, suf-

fered from depression in the wake of each Games.

He was arrested for drinkdriving in November 2004, pictured apparently smoking cannabis in November

2008 and and barely left his bedroom for days at a time in late 2012.

Phelps, who was treated for mental illness shortly after, says he is encouraged by changes in the leadership of the United States Olympic Committee where chief executive Sarah Hirshland and chair Susanne Lyons have been appointed to their roles in the past year.

“I’m excited to potentially see strides made to give these athletes the support that they deserve both on and off the field of play,” said Phelps. “As somebody who has been on the national team for over 15 years,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the family members would like to thank and appreciate Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha, Executive Secretary of LBCA, Rev. Mhathung Lotha, Chairman Ordination Board LBCA and all the respected ordained Ministers, Pastoral staff and believers of LBC Purana Bazaar for praying and ordaining Rev. Y. Zubemo Ezung, Asso. Pastor LBC Purana Bazaar on16th Sept' 2018. We the family would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers. May the Good Lord bless each one of you. We would also like to congratulate Rev. Y. Zubemo Ezung for this achievement in the Lord's Ministry.

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I hope that the athletes are able to enjoy the experience even better than we did.”

More than half of former professional sportspeople had concerns about their mental or emotional wellbeing in a BBC survey in February, with many reporting a loss of identity in the wake of their career ending.

NWA felicitates bronze medallist

N. Zhunyu with his medal & citation with other wrestlers, Er. Zale Neikha, NWA officials at the felicitation programme.

DI M A P U R , S EP 1 9 (NPN): Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) on Tuesday felicitated, N. Zhünyü, who won bronze medal at the 3rd World Nomad Games 2018 held at Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan.

Advisor, youth resources & sports, Er. Zale Neikha while congratulating N. Zhünyü said that his achievement was a pride and honour to the Indian contingent in particular

and the Nagas in particular.

He urged him to pursue upon furthermore with sincerity and dedication.

Neikha also congratulated all other four wrestlers for their successful participation and commendable performance. Neikha also felicitated all the wrestlers.

Nagaland Wrestling Association president Neivikuolie Khatsü shared the team experienced from

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Kohima, Sep 19 (NPN): Vanguard FC will take on Nerhema FC in the final match of the 4th capt. (late) N. Kenguruse memorial football tournament on September 21 at 1 pm at Kohima local ground.

The closing ceremony would be graced by Lt. General Abhay Krishna PVSM,AVSM,SM,VSM, GOC in-C eastern command.

their departure from Nagaland to Cholpon Ata, Ky r g y z s t a n a n d b a c k home.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was lead by Nagaland Wrestling Association general secretary Vekhozo, Rev. Iringtie Keyring, pastor, Zeme Baptist Church, Kohima offered thanksgiving prayer and invocation by former open wrestling champion Surhoneyi Soho.

Dimapur, Sep 19 (NPN): Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur (LBCD) youth department will be organising a two-day sports evangelism 2018 on September 21 and 22 at Don Bosco Higher Secondary school, Dimapur on the theme, “Arise and Build (Nehemiah 1:3-5)”.

Six sectors- KLOK, Rilan, Duncan and Court, Town, Nagarjan, and Burma camp and Veterinary will be taking part in volleyball (boys and girls), football (boys), tug of war (boys and girls) and race-200m for girls and 400m for boys.

FUNERAL SERVICE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family members of Late Emithung Y. Odyuo would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciations to one and all who stood by us spiritually emotionally, financially, materially and in prayers at the sad demise of our most beloved son on 16 September 2018.

We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Lotha Baptist Church, Sovima.

2. Sovima Village Council.

3. Catholic Church, Sovima.

4. Lotha Community & Youth Sovima.

5. Sovima Lotha Baptist Church, Women & CNY Department.

6. St. Anthony School, Sovima.

7. Sovima Youth & Tenyiphe (6th Mile) Youth Forum.

8. Changpang Baptist Church.

9. D. Khel Changpang Baptist Church (ONGC).

10.Changpang Assembly of God Church.

11.Changpang Village Council.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The funeral service of Mrs. Thejano Longkumer nee Lungalang will be held at 9 a.m. at her residence in Duncan Basti on September 20, 2018.

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of beloved Late Mrs. N Tsenchumi Tungoe Dearest Mom (APVU) Sweet memories of you keep us going even when the pain of losing you is still so fresh in our hearts.

You are warmly remembered and fearfully missed.

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(Chairman Nagaland Bhasha Academy)

We the family members of Lt. Temjensoba sincerely convey our gratitude to every churches, unions, organizations and well wishers who extended their help physically, mentally and financially at His sad demise on 16th Sep' 2018.

We regret our inability to thank you personally but we pray that the Lord God Almighty will shower His blessings upon you abundantly.

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Born on July 1960 – Died on 11.09.2018 We the bereaved family members of Late Mrs. Nekhulu Khamo would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to every individual, neighbours, friends, well wishers, churches and various organisations who stood by us through various gestures of prayers, kindness, love and material support at the sudden demise of our beloved Mrs. Nekhulu Khamo. We also express our sincere thanks to doctors, nurses and staff of Phek Civil Hospital for their care in treating her till her last breath.

We humbly pray that may Almighty God bless you all abundantly and give a prosperous life for your kind and generous gesture shown to us in various ways which has greatly comforted us at the time of heavy heart and mental agony.

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Date of Birth : 1st March 1972 Date of Death : 16th September 2018 The family members of Late Sheholi Thongtsar, D/o.

Late Honito Thongtsar of Yangzitong Village would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to individuals and all who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually during her illness and demise on 16th September 2018.

We may not be able to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly for your good deeds.

Special Thanks to : 1. Doctors and Nurses of Zion Hospital & Research Centre, Dimapur 2. Sangtam Baptist Church, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur 3. Sumi Baptist Church, Purana Bazaar B, Village, Dimapur 4. Kiphire Town Sangtam Baptist Church 5. United Sangtam Region (USR), NSCN (IM) 6. GHS Ward, Kiphire Town 7. Yangzitong Union, Dimapur and Kiphire From : Loving family members & relatives

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Asia Cup: India beat Pak by 8 wkts

India’s Shikhar Dhawan, right, and captain Rohit Sharma greet each other during the one day international cricket match of Asia Cup between India and Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

Dubai, Sep 19 (PTI): India ticked all boxes as they clinically decimated Pakistan by eight wickets in a lopsided Asia Cup group league encounter Wednesday.

It was a superlative effort from the bowling unit that saw them shot out Pakistan for a paltry 162 in 43.1 overs before Rohit Sharma (52 off 39 balls) and Shikhat Dhawan (46 off 54 balls) added 86 for the opening wicket to ensure a smooth chase for the ‘Men In Blue’ in only

29 overs.

This was India’s most comprehensive victory in terms of balls remaining (126).

After a wake-up call against Hong Kong, the Pakistan match was a near perfect performance for India as Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/15 in 7 overs) and Kedar Jadhav (3/23 in 9 overs) were perfectly complemented by Jasprit Bumrah (2/23 in 7.1 overs) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/37 in 8 overs).

If Kuldeep’s googly to

snuff out Babar Azam was the turning point, Kedar Jadhav’s unconventional side-arm off-breaks broke the lower middle-order as Pakistan never recovered from the batting collapse.

With the pressure of scoreboard virtually nonexistent, Rohit and Dhawan showed why they are one of the most formidable opening pair in white ball cricket.

After the dismissals of both the openers, Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik both contributed

Sajan becomes first Indian to win consecutive medals at Jr Wrestling

sajan Bhanwala

New Delhi, Sep 19 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : S a j a n Bhanwal became the first Indian to win back-to-back medals at the Junior World Wrestling Championship after he secured a silver in the 77kg Greco Roman category in Trnava, Slovakia.

Islam Opiev of Russia proved to be too good for the 20-year-old from a village near Sonipat, winning the bout through technical

superiority. The scoreline was 8-0.

In the opening 90 seconds, Sajan was hit with passivity and was thrown from the par terre position, official website of United World Wrestling reported.

With Sajan down, Opiev went to work, scoring six additional points from a pair of back-arches, followed by a feet over back exposure to take the

7-0 lead.

The action was blown dead, and both wrestlers were brought up to their feet. In the standing position, Opeiv charged Sajan near the edge of the mat and picked up the matchending eighth point, and the 77kg gold medal, the report added.

The Haryana wrestler, who had won the gold at Junior Asia Championship in July, had defeated Dmytro Gardubei from Ukraine in the semifinals.

Sajan, who had also won a bronze in the 2017 World Junior Championship at Tampere, Finland, had beaten Norway’s Per Anders Kure in the quarterfinals.

Another Indian, Vijay, had earlier bagged the bronze medal in the 55kg greco-roman category defeating Cihat Ahmet Liman of Turkey 16-8.

31 to take India past finish line with consummate ease.

The two teams will now meet in Super Four on September 23.

Earlier Jadhav produced a laudable performance as he did the job of a frontline spinner after Hardik Pandya (0/24 in 4.5 overs) was stretchered off the field due to an acute lower back injury.

This was after young Babar Azam (47) and veteran Shoaib Malik (43) added 82 runs for the third wicket and looked like taking control of the proceedings.

However, Pakistan suffered a batting collapse losing five wickets for 36 runs before Faheem Ashraf (21) and Mohammed Aamir (16) added an invaluable 37 runs for the eighth wicket to take the total past 150run mark.

Put into bat, Pakistan were in trouble straight away as Bhuvneshwar dealt a twin blow removing the in-form duo of Imam ul Haq (2) and Fakhar Zaman (0) to reduce them to 2 for 3. Babar and Malik then resurrected the innings with a fine partnership.

BRIEF SCORES: Pakistan: 162 in 43.1 overs (Babar Azam 47, Shoaib Malik 43; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/15, Kedar Jadhav 3/23) lost to India: 164/2 in 29 overs (Rohit Sharma 52, Shikhar Dhawan 46).

Osaka beats Cibulkova at Pan Pacific Open Lo n d o n, S e p 1 9 (Agencies): Japan’s Naomi Osaka has beaten Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-1 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo - her first match since winning the US Open. The 20-year-old beat Serena Williams to win her first Grand Slam earlier this month - a victory overshadowed by Williams’ outbursts at the umpire.

The third seed raced to victory in 59 minutes against Slovakia’s Cibulkova.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

India girls beat Pak in AFC U-16 qualifier Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), Sep 19 (IANS): The India U-16 girls football team beat arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 in the ongoing AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Qualifier at the MFF Stadium here on Wednesday. While Avika Singh (22nd minute) opened the scoring for India, the Pakistani goalie Ayesha (43rd) conceded an own goal at the stroke of half-time.

Sunita Munda (82nd) added another to get herself on the scoresheet, whereas skipper Shilky Devi (88th) wrapped it up in style.

Following the win, In-

dia are firmly seated at the top of Group B, having collected six points from two matches. Sunita, Shilky and Avika combined well to wreak havoc on the archrivals but the Pakistani defenders soaked in the pressure until the 22nd minute when Avika notched the opening goal for India.

Sunita breezed past the left-back to deliver a low cross for Avika, whose welltimed tap-in earned India the lead. Pakistan were happy to sit back in their own half and defend. Goalkeeper Ayesha made some exquisite saves during the course of the

game but a miscued effort from her in the 41st minute landed inside the goal to hand India a 2-0 lead.

After the changeover, India continued to mount more pressure on Pakistan.

The third goal came in the 82nd minute when Sunita, the architect of Avika’s goal, got her name on the score sheet. Six minutes later, skipper Shilky latched on to another attack down the middle and kept her calm to score the fourth goal of the game. India are scheduled to take on hosts Mongolia in their next match, two days later.

Rafael Nadal to miss Asian leg of ATP tour Lo n d o n, S e p 1 9 (Agencies): World number one Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next month’s China Open and Shanghai Masters tournaments, to allow his knee injury to recover.

The injury forced the 32-year-old to retire from his US Open semi-final earlier this month.

He also missed Spain’s Davis Cup semi-final defeat

by France at the weekend.

The 17-time Grand Slam champion, who has suffered from tendonitis in his knee in the past, could return for the Paris Masters at the end of October.

“While the annoyances on my knee are nothing new, we have decided together with my medical and technical team, not to participate in the Asian tour to recover the knee the way we have always done,” he tweeted.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Nagaland lose to Bihar by eight wickets

Nagaland team and NCA officials before the match.

DIMAPUR, SEP 19 (NPN): Debutants Nagaland men’s senior team lost their first match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to strong opponent Bihar by 8 wickets at Anand in Gujarat on Wednesday.

According to NCA joint secretary, Ahidur Rahman, Nagaland skipper Jonathan Rongsen won the toss and opted to bat first got off to a promising start with opener Nitesh Lochab’s 79 from 69 balls (12x4, 2x6).

But Samar Quadri (3/35) put on the brakes with a twin blow of Lochab and Sedezhalie Rupero (35) as Nagaland were restricted to a modest 253/8.

Bihar captained by team India ex-member, Praghyan Ojha put up a solid batting display and led

by Babul Kumar’s 121 not out to cruise to the 254-run target with 38 balls to spare.

Babul’s knock came off just 119 balls with 15

fours and a six as he along with opener Vikash Ranjan (47) put together 116 runs to lay the foundation. After Ranjan’s departure, the No 3 batsman held the fort with Keshav Kumar joining the party with a brisk 76 not out off 69 balls, studded with six fours and three sixes in match-winning 130 unbroken partnership.

Nagaland will next take on Meghalaya on September 21.

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