September 22, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 287

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Maha, Haryana assembly polls on Oct 21

New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI): Single-phase assembly elections will be held in Maharashtra and Haryana on October 21 and the BJP will take on the Congressled opposition to retain power in both the states.

The date for the polls in the two states was announced by the Election Commission (EC) on Saturday. The counting of votes will be taken up on October 24, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora told a press conference.

The term of the 288member Maharashtra assembly ends on November 9 and that of the 90-member Haryana assembly on November 2. Notifications for the two assembly elections will be issued on September 27 and the nomination process will begin on the same day. October 4 is the last date of filing nominations.

While scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on October 5, October 7 is the last date for candidates to withdraw from the electoral battle.

The assembly elections are the first after Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the BJP to power at the Centre for a second term in May.

Allocate venue at district Hqs: ENSF on police recruitment DIMAPUR, SEP 21 (NPN): Eastern Naga Students Federation (ENSF) while appreciating police department for advertising the recruitment of constables (General Duty) in Nagaland Armed Police Battalion and constables (General Duty) in District Executive Force has appealed to the state government to reallocate/de-centralise recruitment venues for the Eastern Nagas at respective district headquarters for the convenience of the candidates.

In a press release, ENSF president, Sepili L. Sangtam and general secretary, Imtichoba Chang said more than seven thousand candidates from Eastern Nagaland have applied for the recruitment process.

But pointed out that the prospects of some candidates will be hampered due to non-availability of the transport facility in some places and also due to financial constrains as many will not be able to afford to travel to Mokokchung. For Eastern Nagaland, the recruitment venue has been allocated to Mokokchung.

In this regard, the federation appealed to the state government to look into the matter.

This is it!

“A merry heart may be like a medicine but I don’t see their laughing and joking is helping the patient.”

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CEC Sunil Arora flanked by ECs Ashok Lavasa (L) and Sunil Chandra during a press conference at Election Commission in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

The government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, is among the BJP campaign’s key themes for the assembly polls.

BJP leaders sound confident of retaining power in both the states, where opposition parties have been weakened with many key leaders from their camp joining the saffron party in the recent weeks.

In Maharashtra, the alliance between the BJP and the Shiv Sena has not been finalised yet, though

talks between the two parties have been going in for some time.

The BJP wants to fight a larger share of the 288 seats in the assembly while the Sena wants it to stick to the earlier agreed formula that both will contest an equal number of constituencies. Both parties could not agree to a seat-sharing deal even in the 2014 polls, leading to them fighting the elections separately.

The BJP had won 122 seats and the Sena 63 seats.

They joined hands after the polls to form government.

Asked why elections to the Jharkhand assembly were not announced on Saturday when the country was discussing simultaneous polls, Arora said the term of the state assembly there ends on January 9.

“If the leader of the House there wants to dissolve the assembly and advance the elections, then it is a separate matter. But why should the commission want to advance it,” he said.

While there is a debate on simultaneous polls, “unless there is a very clear consensus amongst the political

parties on the issue, this cannot be taken as a given template”, the chief election commissioner said Arora was also asked whether the EC will ban the use of Article 370 in election campaigns as it had banned the use of actions taken by defence forces across the border. He did not spell out a clear reply. “(Article) 370 is a decision taken by the Parliament of India. The only place where it can be challenged is the honourable Supreme Court of India,” he said.

Referring to the use of paper trail machines, he said on the lines of the Lok Sabha polls, the commission has mandated that VVPAT slips count of five randomly selected polling stations in each assembly constituency of Haryana and Maharashtra will be done for verification of the result obtained from the electronic voting machines (EVMs).

The commission also reiterated that while some EVMs fail to function due to “mechanical, structural or physical defect” including faulty switches, broken button, faulty connection, these never record a “wrong vote”.

Along expresses concern on mushrooming of unions Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 21 (NPN): Minister of Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along has expressed concern over the mushrooming of unions and associations in the state and called for collective responsibility in tackling the menace.

He said this while addressing the 27th freshers’ meet of City College of Arts and Commerce at its college premises here on Saturday.

“We need a fearless society that only fear God, a society that speak the truth and say no to taxation, backdoor appointments and doing the right way”, said Along.

The minister also called for building a better Nagaland, where every citizen could become a social engineer not by degree but a willingness to contribute where honesty, uprightness and sincere efforts were respected. He encouraged the students to inculcate the dignity of labour and become “fearless” in doing

Temjen Imna Along unveiling the plaque on Saturday. (NP)

the right thing.

He also stressed on the importance of preserving culture and traditions for the future generations.

To the freshers, he reminded that just as they joined the college with hopes and aspirations, they also need to work hard to achieve their goals. He encouraged them not to be afraid of mistakes or circumstances but be determined to fight back.

On the occasion, the

minister also unveiled the auditorium foundation stone.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by administrator Dr. Vilika Zhimomi and greetings by managing director, N Kumar.

Speech on behalf of the fresher’s was delivered

by Sentila Longchar, BA 1st semester and speech on behalf of students was delivered by CCASU general secretary, Boto Y Swu.

PAC gears up for sterner vigil Symposium on CAB and its impact on NE Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 21 (NPN): Public Action Committee’s (PAC) concluded its weeklong drive against illegal taxations and collections at check gates in Dimapur on Saturday through volunteers drawn in from various tribeaffiliates of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD).

PAC volunteers had been keeping vigil at three check gates in DimapurDillai check gate, New Field check gate and Burma Camp check gate, from September 16 to 21. Briefing media persons at office of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), PAC members revealed that volunteers discovered that drivers of six-wheeled lorries, entering Dimapur, had to pay Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 52,000 per trip, depending on the number of wheels, to various NPGs. Further, it was also revealed that around 60% of Imphal-bound trucks pass-

ing through Assam, choose the Silchar-Jiribam route by avoiding Dimapur on account of heavy taxations at check gates.

Also in a representation addressed to DC Dimapur, PAC demanded that the district administration exert control and regulation on price of various items in the market, within the stipulated period of one week.

PAC warned that in the event of the district administration failing to comply, it would be compelled to resort to harsher means of agitation, such as imposing indefinite bandh in Dimapur. PAC also cautioned that if prices of commodities were not checked within the following week, then truckers, syndicates, suppliers, wholesalers, transporters and agencies would be held responsible and made answerable to the public.

PAC members said the week-long drive against illegal gate collection should

open the eyes of the public as to what was the main factor for escalating prices.

PAC also claimed that even the district administration admitted that the PAC campaign was an eye opener for them. In response to many queries and to facilitate complains PAC has included more numbers in the committee for better support and coordination against illegal gate collections.

The numbers are, T Ngullie, #9612780249, Tia longchar, #9862588719, Ongbu, #7005707484, Vitho Zao, #9436001698, Akum Jamir, #9436012590, Hozka, #7005805636, L Wati, #9436430507, Ayo, #9862718402, Ghokheto Chopy, #7005440147, Vikhosayi Nyekha, #7005664039, T Sepipa Sangtam, #9436002614 and Zelho, #9436600659.

Meanwhile, PAC has clarified that by “district representatives” it meant MLAs of Dimapur district.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 21 (NPN): Nagaland chief secretary, Temjen Toy reiterated that in the event of implementation of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), Nagaland will be protected under Article 371 (A), because even if an outsider, irrespective of whether an Indian citizen or non Indian citizen, cannot acquire property in Nagaland.

He said this while speaking at the one-day symposium on “Citizenship Amendment Bill – Impact on North East India” as a special guest Saturday. The symposium was organised by the department of Political Science in collaboration with IQAC Dimapur Government College (DGC) at the college premises.

In his address, the chief secretary gave a brief on the primary objective of CAB that seeks to provide

Chief secretary, Temjen Toy and others on Saturday. (NP)

Indian citizenship to some religious communities from neighbouring countries. As against the current stipulation of 11 years, he said the CAB amendment seeks to reduce the period six years.

Toy also reiterated that the state government has no authority to grant Indian citizenship to any person since it fell within the powers of the central government to decide on the matter.

“The government felt that we should be more concerned about the illegal immigrants and also about how to implement the Inner Line Permit more effec-

Solution should be based on principles of FA: Tuccu DIMAPUR, SEP 21 (NPN):NSCN (I-M) chairman Q.Tuccu explained about the latest progress of “protracted Indo- Naga peace talk which has entered 22 years adding, that it would pave the way for a permanent peace and development in all Naga inhabited areas.

This was stated in a press release by ex-president of All Sümi Students Union, Hukiye Tissca. The release stated that Tuccu who was with other top leaders of the NSCN (I-M) said this to a delegation of thousands of Sümi delegates from various frontal organisations, at a meeting in Camp Hebron on September 19.

In the meeting, Tuccu said the NSCN (I-M) would proceed “ as per the principles laid down in the framework agreement with the government of India”. He

also expressed confidence that the government of India was matured to resolve the issue through mutual respect “as per the unique history of the Naga political issue, which has been recognised by successive Indian government.” On reconciliation, Tuccu said the process with other seven (7) NNPGs was “already an ongoing process” and that no one has closed doors on each other.

He however reiterated that reconciliation was also the responsibility of each tribal unit to interact with their members of other groups in order to facilitate the process since it was inappropriate to invite each other at this stage.

The NSCN (I-M) chairman maintained that Naga issue was seven-decade old and remained alive due to the sacrifices made by the predecessors and expressed

hope that the peace talk would “conclude logically, as per the provisions laid down in the framework agreement.”

He said the sacrifices made by Nagas in the past was to ensure that they (Nagas) led a dignified life and for the future younger generations to meet their aspiration with better quality of life. Tuccu maintained that NSCN was a “people’s government” which will heed the voice and views of the people while assuring the delegates that any final accord will be after taking the Naga people’s mandate and opinion.

Senior representative of Sümi citizens and other delegates recalled, that as children, they grew up seeing only one faction and one religion but that today there are eight (8) groups and 32 church denominations add-

ing that it was unfortunate that all Nagas today, were burdened to sustain all of them. The delegates said Nagas should be united and cast all personal differences aside as it has become “frustrating and difficult to drag on any further.”

On the framework agreement, they stressed that “basic broad guidelines and the need of the hour was to layout clear mutually acceptable modalities” to implement a post honourable final accord.

They also maintained that constitutional provisions and other demands were public-centric issue related subject with governance and functional aspects, affecting all Naga inhabited areas. The delegate leaders also said that in case there were bottlenecks with the government of India, then consultation should be

held and that the best option available for Nagas, to preserve their unique identity and honour, as per the provisions of the framework agreement be deliberated to benefit all Nagas.

They also said that since the government of India has accepted almost all competencies, hence “mutual understanding and positive approach would pave a way” that was acceptable to both entities. They also pointed out that present Interlocutor R.N.Ravi should continue till a final accord was signed as he (Ravi) understood the core issues also. They said any new Interlocutor at this critical stage of the negotiations “may take time to comprehend the complex Naga issue and hurt the Naga sentiments” and also only further delay the process for an early solution.

tively”, Toy remarked.

He expressed the view that people in the state ought to look at the neighbouring North eastern states on how influx of illegal immigrants has affected their society.

Afrida Hussain, editorin-chief Inside North East presented a slide show while sharing the definition of CAB and sharing about apprehensions in the minds of the people of the region that it would impact their indigenous identity and rights.

She also dwelt on the Assam Accord signed in 1985 which determines that those who failed to prove

that their ancestors came to India before March 24, 1971 shall be deemed as illegal immigrants.

“The biggest concern in Assam is that the CAB undermines the effect of the Assam Accord as the National Register of Citizens(NRC) had excluded 19 lakh people.”

She also dwelt on the protests and unrest all over the north eastern states ever since the CAB was sought to be tabled by showing live streaming videos of speeches delivered by the chief ministers of North eastern states who had expressed serious concerns over the bill at the NEIDA meeting recently held in Guwahati.

In a live streaming video Union Home Minister Amit Shah was seen assuring that the indigenous rights of the northeastern people would be protected under Article 371.

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GST rates cut on hotel room tariffs PANAJI, Sep 21 (PTI): The all-powerful GST Council more than doubled the tax on caffeinated beverages to 40 per cent and slashed the rate on hotel room tariffs.

Briefing reporters after a meeting of the panel, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the GST on caffeinated beverages has been hiked to 28 per cent plus additional cess of 12 per cent as against the current rate of 18 per cent.

For hotels, she announced nil tax for those with tariffs of up to Rs. 1,000 per night. Hotels charging Rs. 1,001 to Rs. 7,500 per night room tariff would be levied with 12 per cent tax as against the existing 18 per cent. Similarly, the tax on room tariff of above Rs. 7,500 has been slashed to 18 per cent from the existing 28 per cent. Also, tax on outdoor catering has been reduced to 5 per cent from

existing 18 per cent with input tax credit, she said.

The GST was also cut on marine fuel to 5 per cent while the same on railway wagons, coaches, roling stock has been increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent.

Exemption from the GST has been given to imports of specified defence goods that are not manufactured in India.

A uniform GST rate of 12 per cent will be levied on woven/non-woven polyethylene bags. The cess levied on top of the maximum 28 per cent tax rate on petrol vehicles with capacity to carry 10-13 persons has been reduced to 1 per cent and the same for diesel vehicles has been cut to 3 per cent.

The tax on almond milk has been set at 18 per cent, she said adding all rate changes would be effective from October 1.

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District level youth parliaments held in Longleng, Phek

news in Brief

Participants of youth parliament debate and quiz competition with the teaching Dignitaries with winners of district level youth parliament debate quiz competition faculty GHSS at Longleng. (NP) at GHSS Pfutsero on September 21.

DIMAPUR: District level youth parliament debate and parliamentary quiz competitions were held in Longleng and Phek on September 21 in their respective areas.

GHSS Longleng: District level youth parliament debate and parliamentary quiz competition was conducted at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) auditorium with students from both government and private schools.

The day long programme witnessed debate on “Lack of governance is responsible for slow growth and development in Nagaland” and “Register of Indigenous Inhabit-

ants of Nagaland” (RIIN) a blessing or a curse.

During the debate, the speakers of the motion defended the government by saying that government was initiating different schemes and committed to provide all round development especially at the rural areas and looking into the problems of the masses.

The speakers also defended the ruling government saying that several schemes such as MGNREGE, IAY and many more were provided for the development of the rural areas.

Speakers from the opposition section came down heavily on the motion moved by the ruling

bench. Opposition party also blasted the ruling party, mentioning that present government is governed by the less bothered elected representatives with no transparency at all level.

In the debate competition, Shamthung P. Phom (opposition party) got first position while Tetmei Phom (motion party) was declared second position.

The winners of the competition will participate in the forthcoming state level youth parliament debate and parliamentary quiz competition which will be held in the second week of October this year.

In the debate competition, Nyulen Phom was the

moderator while ArenImsong was the quiz master.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Pauphen Phom, invocation by Bongaiphom, words of encouragement was delivered by Rabenthung vice principal GHSS Longleng, special number presented by class IX students and vote of thanks was proposed by Asang Jamir. The panel of judges for the debate were Naro, Phamphen Phom and Phanglung Phom.

(Correspondent) GHSS Phek: District level youth parliament debate and parliamentary quiz competition for Phek district was conducted at Government Higher Sec-

ondary School (GHSS) Pfutsero on September 21.

A press release from district coordinator stated that 26 students participated in the competition.

In debate, Ruvehu Dasai of GHSS Pfutsero was adjusted as the winner, while Menute Kapfo and Vekutulu Khamo from GHSS Pfutsero stood second and third position respectively.

Quiz competition was won by trio Vetsulu Thuluo, Vezo Rhakho from CMHSS Pfutsero and Kupeto Lomi from GHSS Pfutsero.

The principal GHSS Pfutsero Vechikhoyi Lohe speaking on the occasion

Seized liquor destroyed in Mokokchung

ANPSA Kohima unit new office bearers installed

SMC 2nd inter departmental paper presentation

Members of the destruction committee prior to the destruction.

MOKOKCHUNG, SEP 21 (NPN): Basing on the order of the chief judicial magistrate, Mokokchung the destruction committee under the chairmanship of SDO (C) Mokokchung and members destroyed several cases of seized liquor in front of the court premises on September 21. The destroyed consisted of more than 250 cases of MC Rum and around 20,000 nos of spasmo proxyvon capsules. The seized items were destroyed in the presence of the destruction committee members.

DIMAPUR: ANPSA Kohima unit new team: All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA) Kohima unit installed a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2019-2022.

A press release from newly installed president, Zhopota Rhakho stated that, as part of the ANPSA Kohima unit annual events, the association is all set to organise quiz competition on the September 28 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Higher Secondary School (SMCHSS), Lerie Colony, Kohima. All participating students have been asked to bring their tiffin & drinking water, but organizers would also provide light refreshment to the participating students.

ANPSA also stated that the new team of office bearers is led by president Zhopota Rhakho, general secretary Kaikhu Achumi along with five others.

24 Nagaland (I) COY NCC training on AAC of such training camp and encouraged the cadets to make the best use of the opportunities given to them during the camp.

During the attachment period special focus will also be given to weapon training, map reading, firing, drill, field craft, battle craft and on military subjects. Lectures on disaster management, fire fighting, regimental way of living, leadership and personality development will also be taken by nominated eminent persons from different departments of the state.

164 Naga Territorial Army will also be organizing activities such as weapon display, band display and visit to museum.

The winners along with SMC officials.

DIMAPUR: Department of Sociology, Sakus Mission College (SMC) Dimapur conducted its 2nd inter-departmental paper presentation competition for the students on September 21 at the college campus.

A press release from SMC stated that, competition was judged by the principal, Dr. Arenla Aier, and Dr. Samuel Longkumer, administrator, who declared Lanusama of BA 1st sem (English Honours) and Tselenso of BA 3rd sem (Pol.

NGBF condolence

DIMAPUR: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has expressed deep sorrow at the demise of late Pikuto Shohe GB on September 20 at his residence.

A condolence message from NGBF president Shahlem Konyak and secretary media cell, Akhu Naga stated that, late Pikuto was one of the pioneers whose contribution Cadets with officers at the AAC training at ZMS. has brought all GBs in DIMAPUR: 24 Nagaland hima from September 19 part.

Dimapur in formation (I) COY NCC is undergo- to October 3.

Col Daniel Lotzem, of common platforms ing its Army Attachement A press release from commanding officer of 24 in the name of union Camp (AAC) at Zakhama Zakhama Military Station Nagaland (I) Coy who is or association.

Military Station (ZMS) stated that, NCC cadets also the camp commanNGBF stated under the aegis of NCC from different colleges all dant emphasised to the that he had served in Group Headquarter Ko- over the state are taking cadets on the importance various capacities in the GBs Union and association based in Dimapur and also as convener of GBs & DBs Joined For um Dimapur. Stating that he was a brave man who involved actively in bringing peace during the past factional clash, the NGBF said that Nagas have lost a brave soul but his contributions towards society will be remembered always. NGBF also expressed deepest condolence to late Pikuto’s widow and family and pray that PMEGP interview for Tuensang district for the year 2019 -20 was conducted on September 19 and 20 at the the departed soul rest conference hall of DC, Tuensang, under the chairmanship of Mohummad Ali Shihab and Yevukhu chophy, GM, in peace.

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appreciated the department of Parliamentary Affairs for organising such programme in the district to provide leadership platform and good exposure to students. He further challenged the students to think big and aim high in life and work hard to achieve them. Lohe told the students that one day they will lead the society in one way or another and reminded that leadership was not easily build.

District coordinator of the event Kelhikha Kenye delivered keynote address. The programme was led by Khwete-u Kapfo with Vekuzo Swuro as quiz master.

Science) as 1st and 2nd respectively. The winners were awarded cash prizes sponsored by the chairman of the college, along with certificates.

Earlier, HoD of the department chairing the programme, emphasized on the importance of research in academics and encouraged the students to inculcate the value of researching specially in social and humanistic science. Altogether 15 students from the various departments participated in the competition.

APO convenes AKK: Angami Public Organisation (APO) has convened an “Angamimia Krüta Kehou (AKK)” on September 28, 10 a.m at bamboo hall, Kisama. All the APO executive council members, APO advisory board members, 10-15 leaders from each region (NAPO, SAPO, WAPO & CPO), all the present and former Angami legislators and the former APO presidents and general secretaries have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DYE annual general meeting: Dimapur Yimpang Ekhung (DYE) has convened an annual general meeting, on October 2, 10 a.m at the residence of Er. Renyimo Kikon, treasurer, Naharbari Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively along with membership fees for the year 2018-19.

NNCCCEXCA updates website: Nagaland NCC EX Cadet Association (NNCCEXCA) has updated its website and has changed the name of the website.

People can visit the site through the link nnccexca. weebly.com NBCD directive to pig rearers: Notun Bosti Council Dimapur (NBCD) as per its resolution passed on August 5 executive committee meeting has informed that rearing of pigs under Notun Bosti jurisdiction would be effected from December 31. NBCD therefore informs to all the pig rearers of Notun Bosti jurisdiction to stop rearing the pigs on or before December 31. Failing to comply with the directive fine will be imposed if they fail to co-operate with the directive.

After that, heavy penalty will be initiated against those defaulters without any further notice.

National seminar on Kelhou Zho-cultural heritage: National seminar on Kelhou Zho-cultural heritage among the tribes of Nagaland: balancing tradition and modernity organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, North East Regional Centre Guwahati (IGNCA-NERC) and Culture Study Centre, Baptist College Mission Compound Kohima would be held on September 24 and 25 at Baptist College Kohima campus.

LLCN ninth session-cum-workshop: Liangmai Literature Committee Nagaland (LLCN) has convened its ninth session-cum-workshop from September 26 to 28 at Tening village. All the office bearers, village council chairmen, school management committee chairmen, headmaster/head teachers/teacher incharge of all the schools in Liangmai area and elders have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANHTU Dimapur unit informs: All Nagaland Hindi Teacher’s Union (ANHTU) Dimapur unit will be organising essay & debate competition on September 28, 10 a.m at HSSPK, Burma Camp. All the government schools from classes 9 & 12 and Hindi Colleges from class Parichey, Kovid & Diploma 1st & 2nd year participants have been requested to come in their respective uniforms. Essay topic will be on importance of Hindi and debate on advantages and disadvantages of social media.

KMC informs on total ban of single use plastic

DIMAPUR: In pursuance with the government of Nagaland notification and as decided by the district task force (DTF) on total ban of single use plastic in Kohima, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has reiterated the ban for the following plastic items/products (in the first phase) under its jurisdiction with effect from October 1.

All plastic carry bags with or without handles , irrespective of the thickness and size, plastic cutleries including plates , plastic cups, straws, stirrers etc, cutleries and other decorative made of styrofoam (thermo cool).

Administrator KMC, Kovi Meyase informed that DTF would begin checking from October 4, and directed all wards, traders and public to comply and co-operate for effective implementation of the order.

Training on Mission Antyodaya and PPC DIMAPUR: One-day training programme on Mission Antyodaya and People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) on GPDP for ToTs under the department of Rural Development was conducted at SIRD complex, Kohima on September 21.

A press release from Rural Development publicity cell stated, People’s Plan Campaign is an effective strategy for ensuring the preparation of GPDP in a campaign mode which will be rolled out as “Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas” from October 2 to December 31. During the campaign, structured Gram Sabha meetings will be held for preparing the GPDP for the next financial year i.e. 202021 respectively.

Delivering the introductory speech, joint director, Rural Development, K. Neibou Sekhose called upon all the trainees to read the guidelines carefully and be thorough in the subject so that the state does not lack behind. He also urged them to be sincere and attentive during the training and learn thoroughly so that they can go back and train the staffs and line departments in their respective blocks and districts.

Presenting an overview of People’s Plan Campaign on GPDP 2020-2021, state resource person, Dr. Juthsutho Phoji, sr. lecture SIRD informed that Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Rural Development, will jointly launch People’s

Plan Campaign and during the campaign period, comprehensive GPDP is to be prepared by every panchayat in convergence with line departments and flagship schemes such as MGNREGA, NRLM, PMAY (G), Rurban and SAGY covering 29 subjects of the XI Schedule.

The day long training covered topics on solid waste management and GPDP with focus on achieving convergence conducted by RDO, John Wesley Magh, Mission Antyodaya

by SPM (MIS), NSRLM, Y. Renvungo Murry. Rural Development officer, Vilopi Sakhrie presented a demonstration on GPDP portal and Mission Antyodaya App.

Govt shut down Mother’s Hope

DIMAPUR, SEP 21 (NPN): State government has shut down Mother’s Hope (Specialized Adoption Agency) 7th mile Model village, Dimapur for repeated default and failure to adhere to the instruction and direction of the State government and Child Protection Services and JJ Act 2015.

In a notification, secretary Department of Social Welfare said that license granted to Mother’s Hope to run as specialized adoption agency has also been revoked.

The secretary pointed out that the decision to shut down the home was based on the adverse findings of the officials Ministry of Women and Child Development, inspection team from the Central Government,

and the National Advisory Committee, State Inspection Committee, the Joint Action Committee regarding the functioning of the Specialized Adoption Agency and non-compliance of instructions issued from time to time by the State Government.

The secretary said that Mother’s Hope had been given enough time and consideration since 2015 to rectify their shortcomings and adhere to the rules and regulations, but repeatedly failed to respond and comply with the notices issued. In view of the above, the department stated that any adoption carried out from Mother’s Hope will be treated as illegal with immediate effect.

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the 4-lane between Kohima-Dimapur be completed by 2020?  Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST

September 22 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy

32 25

Aizawl

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 26 20

Guwahati A p.m. thunderstorm or two Imphal

Cloudy; a t-storm in spots

30 24 26 20

Itanagar Cloudy; a t-storm in the area

28 21

Shillong

Cloudy; a shower or t-storm

24 16

Kohima

An a.m. t-storm in the area

24 17

Dimapur Cloudy; a stray thunderstorm

30 22

An a.m. thunderstorm or two

25 18

Mkg

Tuensang A t-storm around in the a.m.

Wokha

18 14

A stray t-storm; not as warm 25 20

Zunheboto Cloudy; a shower or t-storm

22 16

International Day of Peace observed at NPPC Nihoto

Assam Rifles carries out plantation drive

DIMAPUR: Medziphema Battalion of Assam Rifles carried out a plantation drive in Ghaspani garrison and nearby areas to promote the cause of “clean and green surroundings” on September 21. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), various banners and pamphlets were also distributed in Medziphema, Kukidolong, Nihokhu, Piphema and Zubza with an aim to sensitise the local populace about the ill effects of single use plastic on the environment. 130 students, teachers and AR personnel Jacob Zhimomi along with members of NEIPF and others. pledged their support for the “Swachhta Hi Seva” camDIMAPUR: International circle of life, saying it was ties and face discrimination paign to ensure its success.

Day of peace under the also important to develop in country’s legal system in theme “climate action for good social relationship many parts of the world. peace” was observed for and contribute to building He stressed that peace can three days in prayer, fasting a culture of peace. only be achieved if concrete and peace healing service Yibemo Kikon pre- action was taken to combat and culminated on Septem- sented keynote address, climate change. ber 21, at National Peace wherein he noted that Programme was Prayer Center (NPPC), Ni- peace was the need of the chaired by NPCC direc- DIMAPUR: Wokha Bathoto village with minister hour, as there were so many tor Dr. Hesheto Y. Chi- talion of Assam Rifles conPHED, Jacob Zhimomi, as differences of attitude, con- shi, women pastor Baptist ducted a free medical camp special guest. cerns and life style in big Church Nihoto Kakheli at Vungoju Colony, Wokha A press release from conflict. The message of Hollo offered invocation on September 21. AccordNorth East Indigenous Peo- climate action for peace is prayer, Dr. Nihoto P. Chishi, ing to PRO HQ IGAR (N), ple’s Forum (NEIPF) con- not only about environment Ato Kükau and chairman of the aim of the camp was to venor Nagaland, Yibemo and health but also about NPPC delivered welcome provide the residents with Kikon stated that, Jacob security of human life, he address, special number by medical assistance, espewhile addressing the gather- added.

Aloke Yeptho & Hapito cially for children. Mediing, stressed the importance He maintained that Assumi. Vote of thanks was cines were provided for basic of peace and harmony and there are 370 millions of delivered by Shiwoto Yeptho ailments and awareness on it should be incorporated in indigenous people around Ato kükau & vice chairman importance of timely vaccieveryone’s mind and soul the world and spread across NPPC and benediction was nation, personal hygiene and for a better world. He en- more than 90 countries and offered by Baptist Church sanitation given. 12 males, couraged the promotion of that these communities were Nihoto Village pastor Mu- 18 females and 70 children benefitted from the camp. peaceful environment in the often subject to harsh reali- ghalu Awomi.

Free medical camp at Vungoju Colony, Wokha

SRSU undertakes educational tour under its jurisdiction

SRSU officials with students of government primary school, Satakha during its tour.

DIMAPUR: Satakha Range Students’ Union (SRSU) carried out its educational tour from September 16 to 20 led by SRSU president Anoka Zhimo.

A press release from SRSU president Anoka Zhimo and general secretary Illito Assumi stated that dur-

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ing the tour the union found most of the schools were not functioning properly with 70 percent of teachers keeping proxy which was disappointing and unacceptable.

SRSU has listed the names of those teachers keeping proxy and served a notice and asked the con-

cerned teachers to cooperate and intimate the union office to avoid any further circumstances.

Union also met the village GBs and chairman and came up with a serious resolution which the office will serve to all the schools under its jurisdiction.

Annual ‘Johnian Spelling Championship’ DIMAPUR: Annual Johnian Spelling Championship of St. John’s School (SJS) Kohima was held on September 21 under the theme “Quest for Excellence” with Ajit John, headmaster as guest of honour.

A press release from SJS Kohima administrator stated that, Suli Sangtam of class IX was declared the Johnian Spelling Master 2019 and won the most covetous “Mr. Reiphinyü Sekhose Ever Rolling Memorial Trophy”.

The award also carries a citation certificate of Johnian Spelling Master and scholarship for the year 2020.

This intellectual pursuit was held under the aegis of English department and was witnessed by parents, invitees, students and teachers.

Rescued wildlife set free at Scaly Community Reserve in Mopungchuket

Oriental Bay Owl

DIMAPUR: Slow Loris and an Oriental Bay Owl were handed over by Imkong through district administration to DFO Mokokchung Forest Division in an informal programme on September 20.

A press release from range officer, Mokokchung Sashilemla stated that, as per the information given

by Imkong, he said a pair of Oriental Bay Owl was captured by one person from Longkhum area and since it was not cared for properly, he retrieved it from that person to hand them over to the proper authorities through district administration.

Rajesh Soundarara-

jan, DC briefed on the acquisition of Slow Loris, wherein it was spotted by some Dobashis in Changtongya and reported to SDO (C) Changtongya. He also commended on the gesture shown by Imkong stating that this was a first of a kind experience in handing over the bay owl to the authorities.

Aochuba, DFO lauded the district administration for their initiative and also appreciated the gesture shown by Imkong. He said that the wild animals will be released in their natural habitat and for that Scaly Community Reser ve in Mopungchuket has been

Slow Loris

chosen.

Abhinav, SDO (C) spoke on the occasion and said that such act would set a precedent among the people in our society and incentivise the citizens to carry similar acts in times to come.

Imkumba, ACF gave vote of thanks. He appreciated the efforts of the district administration and all concerned towards this conservation.

A brief interaction with the village council of Mopungchuket was held the same day before proceeding to release the wild animals in Scaly Community Reserve.

CSUS celebrates golden jubilee DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Students’ Union Shillong (CSUS) celebrated its golden jubilee on September 14 at the Naga Community Hall, Nagaland House, Shillong, Meghalaya, under the theme, “Celebrating unity and progress”.

A press release from president, CSUS, Dekhozo Rhakho, stated that MLA N a g a l a n d , Ku z h o l u z o Nienu, graced the occasion as chief guest, who also released the jubilee souvenir and delivered the jubilee address.

He encouraged the community to respect and use time wisely by setting priorities and never straying away from their main objectives. He also challenged the gathering to come out of “average mindset”, keep fit, exercise and to be positive and become employers and not just employees.

Special guest, Retd director general of Police, Nagaland, Besusayo Keso,

Chakhesang kids presenting choreography focused on CSUS Platinum 2044.

stressed on the importance of integrity, honesty and principle.

Jubilee greeting were brought by ex-president, CSUS, Vevo Sapu, president, Chakhesang Students’ Union (apex body), Lavoto Chizo, president, Naga Students’ Union Shillong, T P Dining, central executive council member of Khasi

Students’ Union, Reuben A Najiar.

Tiny tots of Shillong Chakhesang tribes also presented a choreography focusing on CSUS Platinum Jubilee 2044.

Jubilee blessing and prayer was pronounced by (Rtd), commissioner and secretary and chairman, state quality control board,

Nagaland, Wepretso Mero, while Khrote-ii Lasushe, chaired the first session.

Chaplain, Chakhesang Christian Fellowship, Shillong, Dr. Keveseyi Vero, pronounced benediction, and special numbers were presented by CSUS Jubilee Choir, Angami Students’ Union Shillong and Uzholu Tetseo and friends.

Poshan Maah sensitisation programmes conducted

Adolescent girls at the screening camp at PHC Chare.

Children at the rally in Kezo Town.

Adolescent girls, officials and anganwadi workers.

Students at the programme in GHSS Chozuba.

DIMAPUR: ICDS Chare block in continuation of Poshan Maah activities, c o n d u c t e d p a n c h aya t meeting-cum-sensitisation camps from at Trongar, Chungliyimti and Chare town from September 18 to 20.

A press release from ICDS Chare block stated that, panchayat meetings were conducted with the participation of village council members, GBs, church leaders, anganwadi workers, helpers and ASHAs from 4 villages at Trongar village on September 18, 3 villages in Chungliyimti village on September 19 and 4 villages at Chare town on September 20.

Speaking at the

children and pregnant/ lactating mothers and the aims and objectives, targeted beneficiaries, and convergence action plans of Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyan and Rashtriya Poshan Maah.

Around 90 village council members, GBs and church leaders participated in the panchayat meetingcum-sensitisation camps at the three venues.

On September 19, ICDS Chare block in convergence with primary health centre, Chare conducted an anaemia screening camp for adolescent girls at PHC Chare.

Around 120 girls underwent the screening test at the camp.

Kezo town: Rashtriya

importance of timely immunisation in children and Women’s health. Words of gratitude were spoken

by Mr. Kevineizo, Supervisor.

ICDS Wokha: Department of social welfare ICDS, project Wokha observed Rashtriya Poshan month on September 21 at Orchid Colony Wokha.

A press release from ICDS project Wokha, supervisor Nchumthung Odyuo stated that, programme was organised by ICDS project Wokha under Social Welfare department along with the ministry convergence departments, including PHED, School Education and Urban Development Agency. The topic on “water sanitation

school auditorium hall on September 21. Speaker Dr. Kotso Kapfo, MO CHC Chozuba stressed on the topic nutritional values, girl’s adolescence menstrual cycle, hand wash and balanced diet. Angelo Pfithu, programme officer NSS GHSS Chozbua unit delivered on the key note address. The meeting was attended by Vekhoto Tetseo, CDPO Chozuba, T. Odyuo SDEO Choz, and Dr. Kapfo. Doctor and team conducted blood test, HB test and hand wash. The programme was chaired by Mhasisanuo, PGT English, short prayer

by Augustine, PGT Comp and Sc and closing prayer

by Diebule, vocational teacher.

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panchayat meetings with the participants, Nockpai Konyak, EAC, Chare threw light on the action plan to be implemented in the block and said that the coordination between various departments would be ensured to make Poshan Maah a success. Stressing the importance of the village councils, GBs and churches, Konyak added that these mediums would come in handy in carrying forward the mission in every household of Chare block.

M o a L o n g k u m e r, CDPO, Chare ICDS block sensitized the participants on how individual families can easily access government services to supplement nutrition for their

Poshan Rally was flagged off by Krocho Kiso VCC of Kezo town on September 21. Theyiehunuo Poshan block assistant led the community in saying Poshan pledge.

A press release by Reyivolu sr. supervisor, Kohima Tribal ICDS project stated that, the rally commenced at TCP gate to the village community hall, Kezo town.

Programme was led

by Keneilhoupfenuo supervisor, invocation prayer by Kwezole AWW, overview of Poshan Abhiyaan, the target groups and the objectives of Poshan was shared by Reyivolu sr. supervisor.

ANM of Kezo Town sub-health centre spoke on

and hygiene (WASH)”, was deliberated by Bito T Jimo, SDO PHED Wokha, while “menstrual hygiene for girls”, was address by Erenbeni Kikon sr. Supervisors. Short speeches were also presented departments of School Education and DUDA. Welcome address was delivered by, Nchumthung Odyuo supervisors ICDS project Wokha. Programme was attended by the angawadi workers and helpers, adolescent girls and beneficiaries’ children.

Sanitary napkins and nutritional supplementary foods were also distributed to the participants by the Social Welfare department.

GHSS Chozuba: GHSS Chozuba organised Poshan Abhiyan in the

CDPO Kohima: Awareness camp for adolescent girls was organized by child development project office (CDPO) Kohima (urban) held at panchayat hall Naga Bazaar Kohima on September 20. GNM PHC (U) Ketouvinuo Sachü spoke in the programme on nutritional needs, mental health and abstinence. Students between the age group 11-14 years, panchayat board members, AWW, AAWH attended the programme.

The prog ramme was chaired by Lhingkhokim Metha, invocation prayer

by Aliale AWW, keynote of Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan and vote of thanks was delivered by sr. supervisor Alice Yepthomi.

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Manipur hit by protests against merger with India

Correspondent IMPHAL, Sep 21: Manipur government ordered deduction of one-day salary of its employees who were absent from office on Saturday, the day on which an armed outfit gave a 24hour general strike in protest against the alleged ‘forceful’ merger of Manipur to Indian Union.

National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) imposed the strike to register a protest against forced merger of the then kingdom of Manipur into Indian Union in 1949.

The strike commenced from Friday midnight hit normal life in the state, particularly in Imphal, and other parts of the valley districts.

Owing to the shutdown, business establishments in important market places in Imphal city and its outskirt remained closed for the day.

Oil pumps downed their shutters. A sharp reduction in the traffic volume was witnessed across the streets in Imphal where even computerised traffic signals were not operational for the day.

Non-operation of the

Imphal streets during anti-merger agreement general strike call given by an armed outfit on Saturday. (NP)

computerised traffic signals meant a sharp reduction in the traffic volume.

Government offices also had thin attendance.

Even in the state secretariat, the backbone of government administration, a total of 223 employees were found absent without any leave or any valid reason.

An official source in the general administration department (GAD) said that as many as 223 employees were found absent during a surprise inspection on Saturday.

An order of the department has granted “extra ordinary leave without pay to the said 223 employees who were found absent and state chief secretary Dr J Suresh

Babu has ordered the concerned DDO of the GAD to deduct salary for one day from these absent employees, the source said.

The general strike evoked similar situation in other valley districts of the state even though there was much impact was given in the hill districts except nonarrival of inter-district buses from Imphal to the district headquarters Inter-state passenger buses and goods trucks were also off the roads. The shutdown, however, did not affect regular flights.

While giving a call for the shutdown , the NRFM alleged that Delhi has ruined the indigenous people’s identity during nearly seven

Students thrash cops for threatening them with arms Correspondent IMPHAL, Sep 21: Students beat up two police personnel; a sub-inspector and a constable after they allegedly threatened the students with small arms following a heated argument inside the Manipur University campus.

The university authority handed over the two policemen to the concern police station where an FIR has been lodged against them. The sub-inspector was identified as Wahengbam Robertson of Nongmeibung in Imphal East district while the constable was identified as P Bhutto of Langthabal Mayai Leikai, Imphal West district.

Both were attached with the Narcotic Cell of Imphal West district police. The heated argument reportedly erupted over the rash driving of an Alto brand car by the policemen on the road inside the university campus in Imphal on Friday night. Some students of the boys’ hostel of the university inside the campus had a narrow escape around 10 pm on Friday

when a speeding car drove into the university campus.

When the students shouted at the driver of the car for speeding , the car stopped and the two personnel engaged in a heated argument with the students, following which the policemen took out small arms in their possession and threatened to shoot the students.

As the commotion continued, students at the boys’ hostel no. 2 of the university came out to intervene but the policemen continued to threaten them with the small guns which angered the students.

Somehow, the students overpowered the two policemen and thrashed them before informing the higher authority of the university who immediately arrived to the spot.

The two personnel were later handed over to Singjamei police station after lodging the University lodged a complaint against them. Strongly condeming the unruly act of the policemen, Manipur University Students’ Union (MUSU)

has demanded befitting action against the policemen.

Addressing a pressconference today, leaders of the MUSU questioned the motive behind the two policemen entering inside the university campus in civil dress. They asked the state government to clarify within five days whether they were sent on official duty or they entered the campus for their personal purpose.

They said that an uneasy calm was created by the act of the policemen as the incident happened while the students of the university were observing the first anniversary of government midnight crackdown against the students on the intervening night of September 20 and 21 last year. The incident has compelled the students, particularly those staying in the hostel to feel insecure, MUSU leaders said.

While questioning, the two policemen also refused to give a clear answer on whether they came to the university on official duty with arms in their possessions.

SC Collegium recommends Body recovered Gujarat HC judge as CJ of Tripura from a mall

A.A. Kureshi (File)

Agartala, Sep 21 (IANS): The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice has recommended to the government to appoint Gujarat High judge Justice A.A. Kureshi as the Chief Justice of Tripura HC, a top high court official said on Saturday.

“Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi earlier this month has recommended to the central government to appoint Justice A.A. Kureshi as the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court. Necessary notifications from the union government yet to notify,” a top Tripura High Court official told IANS. The official on condition of anonymity and referring the separate recommendations of the apex court Collegium said that the incumbent Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court Sanjay Karol has been transferred to Jharkhand High K Y M C

Court as Chief Justice.

The office of the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court has been lying vacant for quite some time.

The Supreme Court Collegium comprising Chief Justice and Justices S.A. Bobde and N.V. Ramana in its resolution in May had recommended to the government to appoint Justice Kureshi, a senior most judge of Gujarat High Court, as the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court.

The official quoting the resolution of the SC Collegium said that recommendation sent to the Government has been referred back to the CJI vide two communications dated August 23 and August 27 along with accompanying material.

“The resolution of the Supreme Court Collegium does not disclose any reason for the sudden change of the proposal of the highest recommending body,” the official added.

He also said that one post of Judge of Tripura High Court has been lying vacant for two-and-a-half year (since March 2017) after the retirement of Justice Swapan Chandra Das.

in Dibrugarh

DIBRUGARH, SEP 21 (AGENCIES): Sensation prevailed in Dibrugarh on Saturday after the recovery of the body of 25-year-old Latu Dihingia from the basement of Rangghar Plaza, which was inaugurated on Friday, reports Northeast Now news.

An inquiry has already been initiated by the Dibrugarh district administration.

“We will investigate the incident thoroughly and find out whether the complex has the required permissions from concerned authorities,” said Dibrugarh additional district magistrate.

“We will also look into the security aspects of the building. Till then the complex will remain closed for public entry,” the DM added.

The body was later taken to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) for post mortem. Hundreds of people gathered at the plaza demanding proper investigation and punishment to the culprits. Police have picked up eleven staff and three security staff for interrogation.

decades of oppressive rule.

NRFM further alleged that the armed conflict between Manipur and India was also the by-product of the ‘forceful’ merger of Manipur with the Union of India.

No untoward incident was reported from any part of the state during the strike which would end on Saturday.

Amidst the general strike, various civil society organisations organised discussions on the merger agreement and pros and cons of the state of Manipur under the Indian Union.

Against the expectation of all round development in Manipur after merger to Indian Union,

even right of life of people of the then independent kingdom have been put at stake, leaders of CSOs observed in one of the discussion programmes hosted jointly by United People’s Front (UPF) Manipur and Apunba Manipur Kanba Lup (AMKIL) in Imphal’s Lamyanba Shanglen.

UPF president W Seken who initiated the discussion observed a grim future of Manipur under the Indian Union while asserting that even Manipuri civilization was on the verge of extinction under the Indian Union.

“As Manipur we see today is not what the people had expected after merger to the Indian Union,” he said and added that instead of getting the light of development, Manipur is behind in all front. Even the right to life of the people of the state has been violated by enforcing various draconian laws over the people of the state since the state is under the Indian Union, he alleged.

A big challenge of losing their identity, culture etc. was faced by the ethnic communities of the state besides the biggest challenge to the territorial integrity of Manipur, he said.

He alleged that India government has been applying its various secret agendas to eliminate the indigenous people of the state above its habitual divide and rule policy that has greatly affected the age old harmonious living among different communities of the state.

AMKIL president Ph Sakhi Devi reminded how the then kingdom of Manipur was forcibly merged to Indian Union and alleged that mainland Indians never treated the people of the region as Indian citizens.

The clear example was the draconian laws being in forced in the state and terrorising the people under the laws in the name of combating the armed struggle.

If Indian leaders considered Manipur a part of India, they would have scrap the draconian laws like Armed Forces (Special) Power Act (AFSPA) heeding the voice of the people of the state.

Even Member of Parliament from Manipur had repeatedly raised their voice against the black laws in the Parliament. However no positive action to repeal the acts was still taken up

by India government, she alleged.

Another woman loses unborn child to police brutality GUWAHATI, SEP 21 (AGENCIES): Days after an Assam police sub inspector (SI) allegedly stripping and torturing three women inside a police outpost, four persons including a pregnant woman have been assaulted by cops in lower Assam’s Barpeta district, reports Northeast Now news.

Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Binod Choudhury and other policemen allegedly assaulted 25-year-old pregnant woman Shukhiya Khatun and three others in their house at Nichuka village in Barpeta district on Thursday night while questioning them about a relative, who had eloped with a girl.

“At midnight, police forcibly entered our house searching for our relative, Shahidul Islam. Unable to find him, they started beating us up. They continued beating us till dawn. They did not stop even when I started bleeding,” The Telegrpah quoted Shukhiya Khatun as saying.

Shukhiya alleged that her pregnancy had to be terminated due to injuries sustained during the incident.

Shukhiya’s brother-inlaw Shahidul had allegedly

eloped with a girl, following which the father of the girl lodged a complaint with Amguri police station in Chirang district.

On the basis of the complaint a case of kidnapping was registered at Amguri police station against Shahidul.

A team of police subsequently raided the house of Shukhiya searching Shahidul and tortured her and three other persons–two women and a man.

Barpeta SP Robin Kumar said a case has been registered against ASI Binod Choudhury at Barpeta Road police station following the incident.

He said the case is being investigated by a DSP-rank officer. This is the second such incident taken place in the state this month.

A pregnant woman and her two sisters from Guwahati were stripped and brutally tortured by two police personnel at Burha police outpost in Darrang district.

Burha police outpost officer-in-charge Mahendra Sarma allegedly brutally tortured three women including a pregnant woman overnight inside the police outpost on September 8.

Ekhramei Students’ Union condemns attack on Makhan

SENAPATI, SEP 21: The Makhan (Ekhramei) Students’ Union (ESU) has stated that it has vehemently condemned the “nefarious act of the Northern Maram People Organisation (erstwhile Maram Khullen Circle Board) in its attempt to murder the innocent Makhan villagers and setting ablaze 18 houses in the wee hours of September 17” A press release by the publicity wing of the ESU stated that the arson has brought immense desolation and torments to the victims, now rendered homeless and hopeless. It alleged the Maram miscreants didn’t even spare the young children and students, adding that it “is appalling to learn how a civil organisation could be in possession of automatic weapons like AK47and M-16, putting the life of innocent Makhan people at threat.”

It stated that the firing took place barely 500 metres away from the nearest post of 34th Assam Rifle and questioned how could a force who proclaims themselves 'Friends of the Hills’ People' and who are tasked to protect the innocent and maintain

peace in the region allow such illegal firing to happen right in front of their nose, failing to respond for more than 3 hours and letting the houses burnt down to complete ashes. ESU stated that it was unhappy with such lackadaisical attitude and appeaedl the higher-up to initiate befitting disciplining to all the jawans on duty and Officer-In-charge for negligence to safeguard the public. The Students’ Union also strongly demanded the 34th AR to co-operate and provide access to necessary CCTV footage to enable the law enforcing agencies identify vehicles and miscreants involved and nab them at the earliest. It is very clear that the armed Maram miscreants’ passes through this highly placed surveillance check gate of 34th AR. The ESU demanded for honest clarification from the officials employed at Sub-power Station, Maram Bazaar as to why the electricity power supply to Makhan Khuman, New Makhan, Makhan Lovadziingho, Chowainamei Khullen, Chowainamei Khunou, Emeipfiithu and Maopundung were shut-down 3-4 days

prior to the incident. The union will not tolerate if any employee is found indulging in malicious activities in aiding the miscreants.

ESU alleged that on the noon of September 19 , the Maram people continued to pursue its diabolical attempt to attack the whole of Makhan Khuman village equipped with deadly weapons and marched towards the village. If not for the timely intervention of the state police forces, the whole village would have been raze to the ground and many lives would have ended up in cold-blooded murder it said, adding that “the peace loving and law abiding Makhan citizens were continually bedevilled by this belligerent Northern Maram People Organisation where our patience were test to the bone.”

ESU also lamented the plight of students from different communities pursuing their education in Don Bosco College, Maram which stand tall in this rural land, adding that “creating such a volatile situation around educational institutions is tantamount to destroying the career of the students. Further, the Union

Manipur’s GSDP doubled under BJP-led coalition government: CM

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 21: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh claimed on Saturday that the growth rate of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has increased doubled since the BJP-led coalition government came to power in the state two and a half year ago.

He claimed that the GSDP has increased from 4% in 2016-17 to 8% in 2018-19. Addressing a press conference in his secretariat today, Singh further claimed that the state owned tax revenue collection has steeply increased from 587 crore in 2016-17 to above 1000 crore in 2018-19.

“These show that with under the present government there is economic growth in the state,” he said. Such pace of development and growth would transform Manipur into an advanced state in near future, he hoped, and claimed that the government could achieve such result with the love, support and cooperation of the people of the state.

“Once a bandh, blockade stricken region has been

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completely transformed to a region of economic growth,” he added.

Following mark improvement in the law and order front, the chief minister maintained that the influx of foreign tourists has been drastically increased from 500-600 tourists per year in 2015-16 to above 1000 tourists per month these days.

Further briefing on his government’s new plans, the chief minister said that the government was planning to legalise Cannabis solely for the medicinal and industrial purposes. The state would discuss the matter in the next cabinet meeting, he said, and added that other states like Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand had already legalised Cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes.

He announced launch-

ing of a new mission of hid government saying that under the ‘Start-up Manipur’ scheme, a new program called ‘Stand-up Manipur’ would be introduced to provide soft loans to entrepreneurs belonging to SC, ST, OBC, minority.

A facilitation cell would be established for enabling SC/ST/OBC/minority entrepreneurs to provide information and assist entrepreneurs belonging to weaker sections for availing the projects under various schemes of government of India, he added.

The chief minister lauded the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on corporation tax rate cuts terming it as a historic step taken by Narendra Modi led government at the Centre.

He said that all domestic companies would be allowed to pay corporation tax at the rate of 22% which was earlier 30% following the tax cut. Any new domestic manufacturing company, incorporated on or after October 1, 2019, will be allowed to pay corporation tax at the rate of 15%, he added.

urge all the right thinking Students bodies to condemn this very act of Northern Maram People Organisation continual criminal activities.” I alleged t this is not the first time the organisation is committing such heinous crime in the district.

ESU questioned the sensibility of NMPO as to why they resort to such “cowardly, savagery, dastardly act” when there are ample ways for proper dialogue to bring about amicable solution as matured organisa-

tions. The Union also urgeed the NMPO to stop providing misleading press release and falsification claim of ancestral land without any ounce of evidence. ESU stated that it won’t remain as a mute spectator to the aggressive activities and “fictitious and concocted stories each day claiming every nook and corner as Maram ancestral land.” The Union will leave no stone unturned to protect and safeguard the rights of the people and see that justice is delivered, it added.

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DECLARATION

I, Mr. Babul Enti, son of Mr. Milan Enti am a native of Assam but now I have changed my name and title as Mr. Athriba Sumi, son of Mr. Ghovishe Yeptho (Village – New Amboto, district - Wokha). I have made this change in accordance with the customary law prevailing in Nagaland.

Sd/Athriba Sumi

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OFFICE OF THE

LOTHA EKHUNG SEITHEKEMA 'C' Dist, Dimapur

FELICITATION

With pride and honour, the Lotha Ekhung Seithekema 'C' extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals : 1. Dr. Zubenthung L. Kithan, S/o Mr./Mrs. C. Longtssa Kithan for his successful completion of MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) from RML Hospital, New Delhi.

2. Mr. N. Rhonbemo Odyuo, Pastor, for being conferred a pastorship license by the LBCA. The Ekhung further wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

E. Phyobemo Ngullie Chairman, LES

L. Nchumbemo Tsanglao Gen. Secy., LES

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

MON : NAGALAND NO.GA/JUD-08/2018-19/831 Dated Mon, the 11th Sept 2019 NOTICE Whereas, an application has been submitted by Shri/Smti.

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V K Tahilramani (File)

tice Tahilramani, the statement issued by the office of apex court’s Secretary General Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar had said the reasons of transfer of judges were not disclosed in the interest of the institution but the apex court collegium would not hesitate to disclose them in the circumstance it becomes necessary.

The statement was released against the backdrop of media reports and speculation on the transfer of Justice Tahilramani.

Justice Tahilramani had resigned on September 6, days after the Supreme Court Collegium declined her request for reconsideration of her transfer.

She had sent her resignation letter to President Ram Nath Kovind, a copy of which was sent to Chief

‘Chandrayaan-2 mission has achieved 98pc objectives’

ISRO Chairperson K Sivan during the 8th convocation of IIT Bhubaneswar, at Argul in Khordha district. (PTI)

BHUBANESWAR, SEP 21 (PTI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan on Saturday said the Chandrayaan-2 mission has achieved 98 per cent of its objectives, even as scientists are working hard to establish contact with lander ‘Vikram’.

Sivan also said Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is doing well and performing scheduled science experiments.

“Why we are saying Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98 per cent success is because of two objectives -- one is science and the other technology demonstration. In case of technology demonstration, the success percentage was almost full,” he told reporters at the airport here, before heading to IIT- Bhubaneswar to attend its 8th convocation ceremony.

Sivan said ISRO is focusing on another moon mission by 2020. “Discussion is on about the future plan...

nothing is finalised. Our priority is on an unmanned mission by next year. First, we have to understand what exactly happened to the lander,” he said.

He said a national-level committee comprising academicians and ISRO experts are analysing the cause of the communication loss with ‘Vikram’. “We have not been able to establish communication with the lander yet. As soon as we receive any data, necessary steps will be taken,” Sivan said Noting that the orbiter was initially planned for a year, the ISRO chief said there is every possibility that it will last for another sevenand-a-half years “Orbiter continues to perform scheduled science experiments to complete satisfaction. There are eight instruments in the orbiter and each instrument is doing exactly what it is meant to do,” he added.

Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

Her transfer led to massive protests by lawyers both at the Madras High Court and Bombay High Court, where she was a judge before being appointed as the Chief Justice.

“Certain reports relating to recommendations recently made by the Collegium regarding transfer of Chief Justices/Judges of the High Courts have appeared in the media.

“As directed, it is stated that each of the recommendations for transfer was made for cogent reasons after complying with the required procedure in the interest of better administration of justice.

“Though it would not be in the interest of the institution to disclose the reasons for transfer, if found necessary, the Collegium will have no hesitation in disclosing the same,” the statement by the secretary general had said.

It further had said that each of the recommendations was made after “full and complete deliberations” and the same were “unanimously agreed upon by the Collegium”.

The collegium, headed

by Chief Justice Gogoi, had recommended transfer of

Justice Tahilramani, who was elevated as the Madras High Court’s Chief Justice on August 8 last year, to the Meghalaya High Court.

The collegium had recommended her transfer on August 28, after which she made a representation requesting it to reconsider the proposal.

She had protested against the collegium’s decision to not consider her request against transferring her to the Meghalaya High Court.

The apex court collegium -- also comprising justices S A Bobde, N V Ramana, Arun Mishra and R F Nariman -- had recommended that Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Justice A K Mittal be transferred to the Madras High Court. Justice Tahilramani was appointed as a judge of the Bombay High Court on June 26, 2001. She was to due to retire on October 2, 2020.

While holding office as the acting chief justice of the Bombay High Court, she had in May 2017 upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of 11 people in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case, which was transferred to Maharashtra from Gujarat by the top court.

NOIDA/NEW DELHI, SEP 21 (PTI): Hundreds of farmers from Uttar Pradesh were on their way to Kisan Ghat in Delhi demanding pending sugarcane dues, loan waivers and cheap electricity, among others.

The farmers who had stayed put in Noida on Friday were at Delhi Gate, on the Delhi-Ghaziabad border, around noon, causing obstruction in traffic along the route.

“Traffic is obstructed in both carriageways from Ghazipur Border UP Gate on NH-9, NH-24 towards Nizamuddin due to the farmers’ rally,” the Delhi Traffic Police said.

The farmers, protesting under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Sangathan (BKS), had started their march from Saharanpur on September 11. While in Noida, the farmers held talks with government representatives but those failed to materialise.

They are on their way to Kisan Ghat, the memorial of former prime minister and farmers’ leader Chaudhary Charan Singh, in the national capital. Among their other major demands is implementation of the Swaminathan Committee’s recommendation.

Verdict on Shivakumar’s bail plea on Sep 25 NEW DELHI, SEP 21 (PTI): Congress leader D K Shivakumar may influence witnesses in the money laundering case in which he has been arrested, the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday told a Delhi court, which said it will pass an order on his bail application on September 25.

Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj, appearing for the ED, opposed the bail application before Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar, saying that Shivakumar cannot turn his tainted property into untainted one just by paying tax on it.

Senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Shivakumar, opposed the ASG’s submission and said that he was innocent and that the ED was desperate to keep him in jail.

Rohatgi said if people like P Chidambaram, arrested by ED in another case, are flight risk then everyone in the country is a flight risk.

After hearing arguments from both sides, the court reserved its order.

During the hearing, the ED, also represented by special public prosecutors Amit Mahajan, N K Matta and Nitesh Rana, said, “More than Shivakumar having deep roots in the society, I say, the case has deep rooted conspiracy. There is possibility of tampering with evidence.”

“In the I-T proceedings, statements were made

D K Shivakumar (File)

by certain people which were later retracted. This shows he can influence the witnesses in the case. Being an influential and powerful person, he may hamper the investigation,” Rana said.

The ED accused Shivakumar of committing “serious economic offence” and said it’s a threat to national economy. “It may imbalance the national economy and pose a threat to national security. It has to be dealt this an iron hand,” Rana said, adding that Shivakumar remained non-cooperative and evasive during investigation.

Apart from agricultural land, there are many nonagricultural land and properties which are required to be probed further and the investigation is at a crucial stage, the agency said.

“Shivakumar’s brother had about 27 properties and agricultural land out of which 10 properties were purchased in cash or acquired by his father, but how it was acquired, we don’t know,” it said.

Opposing ED’s plea,

Singhvi said, “What is the meaning of presumption of innocence if this approach is taken? I object to going into merits at this stage. The approach is trying to influence the court by throwing huge figures. The amount of money is increasing every day.”

“There are only 20 active accounts then where is the figure of 317 accounts coming from? Show me the 21st account and I would sit down,” he said. Rohatgi said the case was related to one income tax raid and the material recovered from it.

“This investigation cannot be travel without a crime. You are concerned with one raid, there is no license to investigate whatever you want, wherever you want,” he said.

“The jails are overcrowded because of the approach of the agencies before court. They say DKS is a flight risk, P Chidambaram is a flight risk... In every case, they say people are at flight risk. If Chidambaram, who has been a lawyer and a politician for 40 years, is a flight risk then every other person is a flight risk,” he added. Is the recovered Rs 40 lakh amount from him impacting the country’s economy, Rohatagi asked.

The ED had in September last year registered the money laundering case against Shivakumar, Haumanthaiah, an employee at the Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi, and others, its advocate A R Aditya said.

UNITED NATION, SEP 21 (AGENCIES): India is a very important actor and “fundamental partner” in international efforts on climate action and is making a “fantastic effort” to grow its renewable energy basket, UN Chief Antonio Guterres has said.

UN Secretary-General Guterres, who has met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several occasions, recalled his leadership of the International Solar Alliance and described India’s gift of 193 solar panels to the world organisation as “very useful.”

“There has been huge investment in India in relation to solar power. India still has a meaningful amount of coal and we have also discussed that. He [Mr. Modi] has a number of initiatives related to the Clean India [campaign] and many other initiatives that will have, we believe and we hope, a strong impact from the point of view of India’s progressive performance in relation to climate action,” Mr. Guterres said in response to a question on India’s climate action efforts.

M r. G u t e r r e s wa s speaking to a select group of journalists at a special luncheon hosted by him ahead of the high-level Climate Action Summit that will

1 stabbed in UP clashes over childlifting rumours BHADOHI (UP), SEP 21 (PTI): A person was killed and four others injured in a clash between two groups from nearby villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district following rumours of child-lifting, police said on Saturday.

Trouble started when a tractor hit a tricycle of a physically-challenged person near Gandhi village in Suryava police station area on Friday night and an irate mob indulged in heavy stone pelting in protest, police said.

As the tractor driver tried to speed away, locals alerted people in the villages ahead on the route that the tractor was carrying a stolen child and child-lifters, he said.

Before those in the tractor could reach their native Danupatti village, 8 kms from away, a stone-pelting mob started chasing them on two-wheelers, Superintendent of Police Ram Badan Singh said.

As soon as the tractor reached Danupatti, a clash broke out between the locals, who came out in support of those in the tractor, and those who arrived while chasing them, police said.

In the meantime, someone from the crowd attacked one Gulab Chand Bind (52) with a sharp-edged weapon leading to his death and injured four others. All the injured and the deceased were riding the tractor, Singh said.

Six killed in blast at cracker factory in UP CBI continue operations

Police peronnel and rescue members clear debris following a major blast in a cracker manufacturing unit in Etah, Saturday. (PTI)

ETAH (UTTAR PRADESH), SEP 21 (IANS): Six people, including the owner, were killed and several others injured in a blast at a cracker factory in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh on

Saturday.

Ifran Khan, CO Etah Sadar, said “The blast happened in a house where crackers were being made.

The license of the cracker factory was in the name

of Munni Devi. The blast happened after a cracker caught fire while some family members were preparing food beside the cracker packaging work.

A total of six people were

killed while several were injured in the blast. The injured have been admitted to hospital.”

The District Magistrate, Senior Superintendent of Police and several other officials rushed to the spot as soon as the incident was reported.

It has been said that around 15 people were present in the factory when the blast occurred. Some people are still trapped in the debris and a rescue operation is on.

The deceased have been identified as Anjali (11), Sheetal (16), Khushi (7), Rajni (21) and Munni Devi (50). The sixth victim is yet to be identified as the body has been disfigured so badly due to the impact of the blast, that it is difficult for the medical authorities to ascertain whether it is a female or a male.

to locate Rajeev Kumar

KOLKATA, SEP 21 (PTI): CBI sleuths kept up their efforts Saturday to locate top West Bengal police officer Rajeev Kumar who has been skipping summons of the probe agency in connection with the multi-crore Saradha deposit default scam.

Teams of the special crime branch of CBI visited the office of the CID at Bhabani Bhavan as well as various parts of the city to ascertain the whereabouts of Kumar.

Kumar is the additional director general of CID, West Bengal.

Sources said the CBI sleuths reached a private hospital in South 24 Parganas district to trace the forcmer Kolkata police commissioner.

Kumar is alleged to have suppressed evidence

crucial for the investigation into the scam.

The team of CBI officials had on Friday gone to the official residence of Kumar on Park Street and another to a resort in South 24 Parganas to trace him.

Last week, the DG of West Bengal police apprised CBI that Kumar was on leave from September 9 to 25. The Saradha group of companies allegedly duped lakhs of people of Rs 2500 crore promising higher rates of return on their investments.

Kumar is accused of tampering with crucial evidence in the Saradha chit fund case. He headed a special investigation team set up to investigate the deposit default scam before the Supreme Court handed over the case to in 2014.

Antonio Guterres (File)

begin on September 23.

M r. M o d i w i l l b e among the first set of speakers at the Summit in the UN General Assembly chamber along with Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, President of Marshall Islands Hilda Heine and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “India is a very important actor, an actor with a legacy that is very complex, because of the coal weight in the production of electricity. India, for us, is a fundamental partner in this discussion,” he said.

Noting that he would like to see environment sustainability and climate action efforts at the UN accelerated, he said “Indian cooperation on the solar park is very useful,” he said.

In response to another question, he said India is also a huge coal producer but is making “fantastic efforts in renewables and

that also needs to be underlined”.

On a question about nuclear power, Mr. Guterres said that for some countries, nuclear energy is an important tool in their efforts to become carbon neutral, and the UN has to respect that option. “I was talking to Prime Minister Modi and one of the things he would like to do is to add more nuclear energy to the energy scope of the country. This is something we respect,” the UN Chief said.

In a first of its kind , a 50-kilowatt Gandhi Solar Park will be inaugurated by Mr. Modi during the highlevel UN General Assembly session next week.

In a contribution of close to $1 million, India has gifted solar panels that have been installed on the roof of the UN Headquarters here, each panel representing the 193 UN member states.

Mr. Modi will remotely inaugurate the Gandhi Solar Park at the UN Headquarters during a special commemorative event on September 24 to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. At the event, leaders will speak on Gandhi’s leadership and the relevance of the Gandhian approach and his values in the contemporary world, said Mr. Akbaruddin.

No space for tolerance, just ‘black or white’ in India now

Shashi Tharoor (File)

PUNE, SEP 21 (PTI): India is now a country with just “black or white” as choices and no space in between for tolerance, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday at the Pune International Literary Festival. He blamed this “polarisation” of politics on the actions and choices of the “ruling party”.

Speaking at a session titled ‘Truly Yours’, the author of the book “Why I Am A Hindu” went on to state that there was “no Hindu way”, though there is “my or his or her” Hindu way.

“There is my Hindu way. There is his or her Hindu way and everyone has their own Hindu way.

That’s the magic because Hinduism does not prescribe any rigorous prescriptions.

“I can worship Ram, I read Hanuman Chalisa, therefore I am a Hindu...but suddenly if someone says I do nothing of these things

and I am still a Hindu, then they both are right, and this the BJP and Sangh Parivar have not understood,” he said.

“I believe I have a truth and you believe you have the truth....I will respect your truth and please respect my truth....for me, this is the fundamental spirit of Hinduism,” he said, adding that “acceptance” goes beyond “tolerance”.

Tharoor claimed Hinduism is not only the strength of Indian society, civilization and culture, but it has been the strength of Indian democracy as well.

“It is not only limited to respecting each other’s religious ways or practices, but it is about respecting political views,” he said.

Hitting out at the BJP, Tharoor said politics in India stood polarised particularly because of the actions and choices of the ruling party.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 21 (PTI): The resignation of Madras High Court Chief Justice V K Tahilramani has been accepted, according to a government notification.

Her resignation has been accepted with effect from September 6, it said.

She had resigned after the Supreme Court collegium declined her request for reconsideration of transfer to the Meghalaya High Court.

Justice V Kothari has been appointed as the acting chief justice of the Madras High Court, another notification said.

The transfer of Justice Tahilramani from the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court had snowballed into a major controversy with lawyers in Chennai as well as in her home state of Maharashtra coming out in protest against the Supreme Court collegium’s decision in this regard.

Later on September 12, the apex court had come out with a statement, saying that each of the recommendations for transfer of Chief Justices and Judges of various high courts was based on “cogent reasons”.

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Roll back economy

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hatever is being announced by way of sops to halt economic slowdown by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman could well be course corrections in her budget presented on July 5,2019.

India’s first woman finance minister received applause for this distinction and her budget shared the moment’s glory. However, as the months moved on and

by August, the economy was showing signs of continued slowdown. The boast to achieve a 7% growth was re-adjusted by the RBI to around 6%. Despite the correction, the government continued to live in a denial mode. Ultimately, the economic slowdown could no longer be hidden with loss of over three lakh jobs in the automobile sector. In other words, the economic slowdown due to various policies of the government have contributed to the slowdown. Forced on the backfoot, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aiming to lift business sentiment and spur investments, slashed corporate tax rate – to 22% from 30% for domestic companies – and proposed a competitive 15% rate for new investment in manufacturing. However, once the government chooses the new tax rate, they can't go back to a concessional regime. Over the last month, the government has announced a number of measures to lift growth and revive sentiments, as criticism mounted amid job losses and falling demand.

Corporate houses have received the latest announcement positively. The reduction of corporate tax is likely to have the option of lower tax rate after expiry of tax holidays and concessions they are availing now. Once they choose the new tax rate, they can’t go back to a concessional regime. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the step to cut corporate tax rate “historic”, saying it “will give a great stimulus to Make in India, attract private investment from across the globe… create more jobs”. While the BJP cheered the government's decision to slash corporate tax to boost the economy, the Congress hit out at what it described as “constant rollbacks” of measures over the July union budget. While criticising the constant rollbacks, the Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said these gave the impression of progress through stock market bumps and which camouflage the worsening economic situation which are unlikely to revive investments. He described the hyped-up announcements as “headlineitis afflicted, panic-stricken Modi sarkar” in cutting the budget four months are it was presented. He also questioned the timing that purportedly coincided with Modi’s US visit. Another Congress leader, Abhishek Singhvi, said drastic reduction in corporate tax rate was good but the arbitrage between the highest effective individual tax rate of 42% and higher effective corporate rate of 25% looked absurd. Tax collections have not been in keeping with the estimated growth owing to the slowing economy. Transfer of Rs 1.76 lakh crore as dividend and additional transfer from the RBI, which effectively translates to Rs 58,000 crore over the budgeted Rs 90,000 crore, is expected to provide only a little help. RBI had transferred Rs 28,000 crore as dividend for last fiscal. Though the economic slowdown has yet to touch recession levels, yet India's economy has declined for three straight quarters and the growth forecast are also not uplifting.

Both industrial production and core infrastructure sectors have witnessed a decline. To spur growth through consumption, tax experts expressed hope that the government would follow up the move with cuts in tax outgo for individuals

DailyDevotion The Missionary’s Predestined Purpose Now the Lord says, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant… —Isaiah 49:5 The first thing that happens after we recognize our election by God in Christ Jesus is the destruction of our preconceived ideas, our narrow-minded thinking, and all of our other allegiances— we are turned solely into servants of God’s own purpose.

The entire human race was created to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Sin has diverted the human race onto another course, but it has not altered God’s purpose to the slightest degree. And when we are born again we are brought into the realization of God’s great purpose for the human race, namely, that He created us for Himself. This realization of our election by God is the most joyful on earth, and we must learn to rely on this tremendous creative purpose of God. The first thing God will do is force the interests of the whole world through the channel of our hearts. The love of God, and even His very nature, is introduced into us. And we see the nature of Almighty God purely focused in John 3:16— “For God so loved the world….”

We must continually keep our soul open to the fact of God’s creative purpose, and never confuse or cloud it with our own intentions. If we do, God will have to force our intentions aside no matter how much it may hurt. A missionary is created for the purpose of being God’s servant, one in whom God is glorified. Once we realize that it is through the salvation of Jesus Christ that we are made perfectly fit for the purpose of God, we will understand why Jesus Christ is so strict and relentless in His demands.

He demands absolute righteousness from His servants, because He has put into them the very nature of God. Beware lest you forget God’s purpose for your life.

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Post-mortem Is liberal democracy The subtle art of credit price discovery

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under threat?

very century has its own defining moment.

For the nineteenth century, it was the juxtaposition of imperialism with the industrial revolution while for the twentieth century it was the World Wars and the advent of technology.

The world in the twentyfirst century seems to be at a similar crossroads. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, liberal democracies seemed to be the best form of societal organisation. The trust on the political order was so high that Francis Fukuyama claimed that it is the end of mankind's ideological evolution and the future belongs to liberal democracies.

However, the set political order is being increasingly challenged as people are losing their trust on liberal aspects of democratic institutions across the world. Electoral democracies hold free and fair multiparty elections; however, they fall short of protecting individual liberties and adhering to rule of law.

The latter is a basic feature of liberal democracies that seems to be creating challenges for the citizens. The Brexit vote to leave the European Union, the election of Donald Trump in the United States, the electoral success of Italy's Five Star Movement and the rise of other populist leaders across the world all point to a loss in faith with the idea of liberalism.

There are various camps which explain this trend in different ways. The left argues that the adoption of neoliberal economies policies, especially in the West, were rigged in the favour of the rich. These policies, including deregulation of the economies, privatisation of the government run services, and tax cuts, widened the disparity between the rich and the poor. Moreover, the

capitalists used their wealth to influence political actions to expand their fortunes at the expense of the common citizens.

Meanwhile in the developing world, the corrupt politicians serve the interests of the large business organisations at the expense of the masses; again, adding to the already existing disparity.

As Piketty has argued in his magnus opus, Capital in the Twenty First Century, the share of top income percentile in total income rose from 10 per cent to 20 per cent during the period 1970-2010 in the Anglo-Saxon countries.

A similar trend has played out even in the developing world.

The rising disparities in the neoliberal world have been accentuated with the advent of globalisation. While a globalised, interconnected world has increased everyone's wealth over time, it has not benefitted everyone equally. According to the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem, trade is beneficial mainly for people who own factors with which the national economy is relatively well endowed and hurts individuals who own factors that are relatively scarce. Therefore, unskilled workers in a capital-rich country, for instance, will have obvious discontentment with the system and feel that only the interests of the elites are being fulfilled. To these segments of the population, authoritarian leaders and authoritarian forms of society seem to be the only ones that could effectively iron out the problems of free markets.

On the other hand, the reservations of the anti-liberals on the right are more related with the changing social dynamics it has caused.

They argue that the foundational premise of liberalism i.e. offering people the liberty

to choose their own path in life is shaping humans into separate, autonomous and non-related selves. The pursuit of profit erodes the will to embed in social relations and build communities. The separation from community disrupts cherished beliefs and traditions and creates social fissures, which has led to widespread discontentment.

Even though the rise of populist leaders signals an affirmation to these views; by no means are the ideas of liberalism and liberal democracy dead as many critics claim.

There is significant evidence to support its resilience. The vote against Boris Johnson in the UK Parliament for his attempt to subvert democratic means and exit the EU is a case in point. Across the Atlantic, US citizens voted Democrats into the House of Representatives signalling that they would not even award Trump unfettered control of democratic institutions. Even further across the Pacific, citizens of Hong Kong are displaying exceptional exuberance against a regime trying to subvert their democratic rights.

The faith with liberalism also cannot be said to be fully lost. The world sees bursts of support for the liberal view through movements like #MeToo and the student rallies against climate change. A radical transformation in the way society functions is, thus, probably not anywhere near the horizon as many would like to predict. But it must be recognised that there is simmering discontentment against the status quo and the world needs to take the interests of those left behind into consideration through more broad-based developmental mechanisms.

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

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s India grapples with credit issues, one of the primary factors that needs analysis is the broken transmission mechanism that relays credit quality to market participants. In common parlance, the transmission mechanism that provides information regarding the credit quality of the borrower to the lenders is unable to do so efficiently. Recent news whereby credit downgrades have just preceded defaults by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) is a case in point.

While the framework utilised by the rating agencies that has led to a delay in ratings relaying the correct credit information to market participants is partially to blame for the inefficacious credit transmission mechanism, issues around rating agencies are only part of the problem. For sure, rating agency regulations must be improved, but we must also realise that “credit market frameworks” are much more than ratings.

We must realise that credit ratings have limitations in terms of predicting credit cycle ups and downs. This phenomenon isn’t limited to just India but is a global feature. The inability of the credit rating mechanism to adequately price in and predict the credit cycle implies that a multi-pronged approach is needed to ensure that the credit quality transmission mechanism works effectively. Essentially, India needs to develop other features of the credit market that will assist market participants in gauging credit quality, thereby reducing the risk of a “jumpto-default” scenario we have witnessed repeatedly over the last 12 months.

Indian policymakers need to start working on a framework that will allow a liquid and deep secondary market to develop in credit products. Credit products here refers to the entire universe of lending, including bonds, loans and other instruments. Market pricing of products and risk and therefore increased participation by investors will help in “price discovery” of the credit quality. Constant pricing of credit risk and the concomitant information and structure that entails will imply that lenders will have a better information set with which to make informed credit decisions.

A market that allows for secondary liquidity, albeit even small amounts to start with, will also incentivise borrowers to manage their credit profile better. More importantly, a secondary

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market for credit instruments will go a long way towards avoiding the bunching of credit as it happens in today’s market. A credit market has a cycle, and without the existence of a robust secondary market, in expansionary credit cycles, poor quality credit gets excessive access to capital. On the contrary, once the credit cycle contracts credit access for all businesses is diminished to a great extent.

We must work towards breaking the above trend that has plagued the Indian economy significantly. A secondary market for credit instruments will incentivise both lenders and borrowers to behave in a way such that the entire available pool of credit goes towards the most optimal usage.

Policymakers also need to start utilising vehicles similar to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to allow for the pooling of credit instruments. While debt mutual funds exist in the market, the aim of the new “credit pooling vehicles” will be to enable institutional investors to access credit instruments across the spectrum, and not just limited to certain corporate bonds. Access to vehicles that allow for greater liquidity and transparency will go a long way in increasing the capital availability and investor participation in Indian credit markets.

As India looks to boost economic growth, it is essential to realise the credit interlinkages in the economy.

To boost exports, a primary aim in India, credit access will be a vital component, if not the most important. If credit is constrained by inefficiencies in the credit information transmission mechanism and therefore leads to inefficient lending in the real estate sector, then it is essential to realise that not only is the real estate sector severely affected but so are other areas such as exports. Primarily, an improved credit framework will lead to both higher availability of capital and credit availability at more affordable rates.

Credit markets, like all businesses, will move in cycles. Indian policymakers must aim to start building on the blocks that will allow credit downturns to be less severe and shorter. The ability to provide the market access to better information and investment structures will go a long way in improving credit pricing, and thereby credit access.

Taponeel Mukherjee taponeel. mukherjee@development-tracks. com (IANS)

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unctuality is a habit of person to do any ortheast Live News rejection of Suisa Proposal The larger question is? What Constitution task on time. It is one of the most imporFor several decades, Anchor Mr. Wasbir by AZ Phizo lead NNC, purpose does the flag serves tant secrets of the success for any person.

Hussian in its North- GoI made its position clear when Nagas are still placed Naga nationalists could not Punctuality is the most important character of east Tonight edition hosted that territorial integration is under different administra- carry out democratic debate leaders who lead the country or other tasks. Being a live discussion titled “Way out of the picture. Its latest tive roof, where inter-tribe due to the customs and habits punctual means to be on time as well as maintains to Naga Peace” on 18.09.19, position on Naga territorial relations continuous to re- of a primitive tribal man, everything related to task in orderly manner in the panellists includes tall integration was displayed main sour. We must remind a person will quickly label order to complete the task. It is an etiquette which figures from Nagaland and when Mr. R. N. Ravi, in- ourselves that regionalism his disagreeing opponents motivates a person to do works in timely manner Assam. Among the many terlocutor turned Gover- has bypassed Naga national- as traitor leading to violent and keeps him well aware of the importance of questions the Anchor Hus- nor of Nagaland, informed ism, most common Nagas clashes. For a typical Naga time. A punctual person knows well to manage sian posed to the panel- the Parliamentary Standing feeling no belongingness man, raising his hand has and respect his/her time. A person, who is punclists, one particular question Committee on Home Affairs with fellow common Nagas. become his second nature. tual, lives a much disciplined life and gets lots of which Nagas should not in the Rajya Sabha (while What’s more, underground But now, one witness massive respect in the family and society. He does all the just let it go without further sharing the 213th report on and over-ground decisions changes in the behaviour of works on time successfully without any interferdeliberation was, “are you the security situation in the makers and general popu- the Naga Nationalists of all ence. Employees working in the defense system optimistic of an early solu- North-eastern States) that lation are more focus on ranks in different factions. are trained in tough manner to be disciplined and tion to the Naga problems?” the Nagas had now reached building tribe influences, and Before dwelling on Naga punctual on their duty whether it is raining, sunny, One of the panellists, Mr. a common understanding list can go on. Nagas have Constitution, let me remind thundering, or other natural disasters. PunctualSushanta Talukdar, a senior with the government that waved the Naga National that GoI acted against the ity leads a person towards success located at any journalist, also shared that “boundaries of the States Flag for more than 70 years, 16- Point Agreement on highest point. This quality can better develop from the Central Government will not be touched” and but can’t the people think several occasion, for ex- the childhood by the help of parents at home and should not rush to the pro- “some special arrangements how to wave off the diseases ample in 1972, Nagaland teachers at school. A punctual student gets love cess fixing time limit but try would be made for the Na- caused by our extreme love was quietly and unilaterally and respect in the family, school and society as to bring all groups together gas, wherever they are.” of our village, clan, range transferred to the Ministry well as goes ahead to the destination. for amiable solution.

(The Hindu dated 19.07.18, and tribe system. For many of Home Affairs from the (IndiaCelebrating.Com) I had to come out with Details of Naga Agreement prosperous nations, their ministry of External Affairs this small piece, as I am emerged). Of course NSCN- national flag had united the (P-42, The Naga Imbronot optimistic at all about IM still maintained that “No citizens cutting across ethnic- glio- a personal perspective the early solution to the integration, no solution”. ity, language and cultures, by Charles Chasie). The Naga problems. Some of The question is will GoI but for us, village thinking, Central Government curthe reasons why I cannot be changed its policy within clan thinking, range think- tailed the Nagaland State optimistic of an early solu- three months? ing and tribe thinking had Government to carry out oil tion to Naga problems are It’s difficult to fathom put the people in such a and natural gas exploration as follows: what comes next, unless terri- mess that the people still citing it as the “exclusive doTerritorial Integration torial integration is achieved, make unity call at this final main” of the centre, despite As an outsider, one NSCN-IM hold on the Naga hour. Ambedkar in its attack State Government claim of Sir, I personally appreciate Niathu Group in does not have access to the tribes may not remain as it is on evils of Hindu Caste 371A giving power to the plans of the NSCN-IM and of now, and only time and system brilliantly pointed State. People may say Naga particular for organizing North East Tribal sports NNPGs negotiators to bring future will be the judge of it. out that, “You cannot build peace talks and statehood Festivals. As we have been witnessing for giving territorial integration of Not to forget the mainland anything on the foundation is different matter, but the platform for young boys and girls in the Region. It all Naga contiguous areas journalists and Manipur of caste.” Nagas attempted people are the same. Will is my strong conviction and hope that this festival under single administrative based media houses love to to build sovereign Naga Na- GoI feel safe to grant more will continued in coming years. My prayer and roof. However, more than tag NSCN-IM as a Naga tion on the foundation of power or autonomy to see kind request to the organizing committee to please twenty years of negotiation Government in exile. As such village and tribe, the current the Indian legal structure include 9.11 and 13 years Boys in the Badminton and statements issued by without territorial integration situations is the result of it. getting destroyed at midnight category, since if we look back in our stats or in the NSCN-IM show that it is likely to remain as a Moreover, studying the 14 after recognizing the Naga the North East Region we don’t find any Tournament organized for them. It is our Desire to give it continue to hold GoI re- Government in exile.

Naga tribes living under Constitution?

In such reality, if Nagas them competitive common platform, so that they sponsible for the unification Flag single administrative roofs of all the Naga territories.

Honestly speaking Naga of the State of Nagaland, still dream of a nation, first can compete with the outside Region. This is the Yet, after the breakdown flag is really beautiful, more some tribes wanted separate step to save the idea of Naga main category where they can build up their Skill of first negotiation with the beautiful than the Indian administration on account of Nation is to achieve ter- and grow up having a firm faith. It is truly hoped Federal Govt. of Nagaland National flag or the German bad governance, etc. Such ritorial integration, leaving that it will entertain and enlighten our youngsters.

(1966-67)—for more consult National Flag. Thanks to outcome within Nagaland is other matters to be settled I humbly and sincerely request the organizing committee and Government of Nagaland not to “Why repeat the 1960s” by our fine Rengma ladies and a subject for serious in-depth later on.

Benito Z Swu in Nagaland Gentleman who had beauti- research and study instead of Pakinrichapbo (Advocate) throw away the hopes of deserving players.

Samziuram village, Peren Taliakum Ozukum post dated 03.05.19—later fully woven and designed it. brushing it off.

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Amit Shah lay out party’s plans to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact Naidu’s house in Amaravati celebrate Gandhi’s 150th birth anniv with foreign media on September 24 served demolition notice Flood Level (MFL) of the Krishna river.

The earlier notice was issued immediately after the demolition of Praja Vedika, a government building adjacent to Naidu’s residence.

Naidu had been living in the house on lease since he shifted here from Hyderabad in 2016. He had later got Praja Vedika, a meeting hall, constructed adjacent to the house. CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in June ordered demolition of Praja Vedika.

He had also alleged that Naidu himself is living in an illegal house.

He had said the demolition drive would cover all illegal buildings on the banks of Krishna river at Undavalli. TDP alleged that the government was acting with a political vendetta and slammed the government for issuing notice even though the matter was pending in the High Court.

NEW DELHI, SEP 21 (PTI): BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday laid out his party’s extensive plans to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations in a video-conference address to its MPs and state organisational leaders.

Shah also separately addressed chief ministers of BJP-ruled states where he discussed economic issues and spoke at length about measures taken by the Modi government to boost economy, which has seen a slump.

Speaking from the BJP headquarters here, Shah, according to sources, asserted that the measures, especially a major cut in corporate tax rate, will give a big boost to economy.

The Opposition has used the economic slowdown issue to target the Union government, and Shah’s decision to speak to the chief ministers under-

scores the BJP’s determination to counter the rivals as it gears up for assembly polls in Maharashtra and Haryana next month.

He was joined by BJP working president J P Nadda and other senior leaders during his address.

Shah, who is also Union Home Minister, asked party MPs to start campaigns in their constituencies to propagate Gandhi’s ideals, including on cleanliness, khadi and environment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already asked the party MPs to undertake a 150 km ‘padyatra’ (foot march) between October 2, Gandhi’s birth anniversary, and October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.

Par ty leaders were asked to touch every village in the campaign.

The sources said they were also told to clean statues of all icons “irrespective of the ideology they came from” during the exercise.

interaction with the foreign media representatives by the RSS chief, the ideological parent of the ruling BJP. The meeting, which will be held at the Ambedkar International Centre here in Central Delhi, comes exactly a year after Bhagwat’s three-day lecture series in September last year, in which the Indian media had participated but the international media was largely left out.

Founded in Nagpur on September 27 in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the ideal of the Sangh is to carry the nation to the pinnacle of glory, through organising the entire society and ensuring the protection of Hindu Dharma.

The Sangh has often been accused of having political motives or as a paramilitary organization, but it has always maintained itself as a unique social organization dedicated to India’s resurgence and global peace.

A M R AVAT I , S E P 2 1 (AGENCIES): Andhra Pradesh authorities on Saturday served another demolition notice to the owner of the house in which former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu resides.

Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has asked Lingamaneni Ramesh to remove the unauthorised construction within 7 days, failing which APCRDA will remove the same. An order issued by APCRDA Commissioner was pasted on the house located in Undavalli village as Naidu, President of opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP), or his family members were not available to receive the same.

The house owner was issued a show-cause notice on June 27. The latest order mentions that the reply submitted to the notice was not satisfactory to the authority.

According to the order, during the inspection of the premises by the APCRDA staff, unauthorised constructions and developments were found in violation of various rules and regulations.

The order identifies unauthorised RCC residential buildings on the ground and first floor, along with a swimming pool and ground floor dressing room etc measuring 1.318 acres. It says the unauthorised construction is within the Maximum

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Oppn divided in Hry; BJP will cross 16 animals die as Pak army pounds along LoC in J&K 75-mark in assembly polls: Khattar

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party fold and claimed that it will further strengthen the BJP in the state.

“Generally during the polls, the ruling party starts weakening, but at present, the BJP is further strengthening with joining of leaders of other political parties,” he said.

The BJP will finalise allocation of tickets before the process of nomination begins for polls in Haryana, Khattar said, adding that the next government will be formed in the state before Diwali.

The priority of the “next BJP government” in the state will be security, health and education sector, he said. The chief minister claimed that 4,300 villages in the state are getting round-the-clock power supply. In the next six months, all the 6,600 villages will get 24-hour power supply, he added.

He said the government would work for the

upliftment of those families whose annual income is less than Rs 1.8 lakh.

On the contentious issue of Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, he said Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the National Regional Council meet here on Friday told the participating states that he would soon convene a meeting of chief ministers of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi to resolve the matter of water sharing.

He said that BJP’s relation with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is cordial in Haryana. On the fixing of number of seats for the SAD, he said the central leadership will take a call on the matter. Khattar said the BJP has not committed tickets to those who joined the party by leaving other political outfits. He reiterated that Haryana will implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) as it is “important in the national interest”.

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am, he said.

At about 9.45 am on Saturday, Pakistan again violated the ceasefire and targeted Shahpur and Kerni sectors in Poonch district, while the crossborder firing also resumed in Balakote sector at 4.15 pm, the spokesman added. The exchange of firing between the two sides was going on in these sectors when reports came in last, he said. Poonch Deputy Commissioner Rahul Yadav said 16 domestic animals were killed in the overnight Pakistani shelling in the Balakote area.

“The class work in four schools was suspended today (Saturday) as a precautionary measure as there was apprehension of unexploded mortar shells lying in the vicinity,” Yadav told PTI. Officials said a few more schools were closed in Shahpur sector in view of the ongoing shelling for the safety of students.

Several residential houses suffered minor damages due to Pakistani shelling, they said, adding there was no

(From p-1) Hussain also shared her interactions with the chief ministers who felt that a proper homework was needed before mulling the re-tabling of CAB. She also said the government of India should assure protection of indigenous rights in writing. Hussain opined that agitations and protests have little value in expressing resentment but instead, consultations and representations would serve the purpose better.

During the discussion hour, Civil Society Organisation member, Supu Jamir disagreed with Hussain about the futility of pro-

test by supplementing his counter-argument that when memorandum etc do not evince positive response, the best option was to express resentment through protests and agitations.

Former minister Z. Lohe questioned the government of India on whether it wasn’t tired of wearing the unity in diversity uniform as against ineffective laws that grant Indian citizenship to illegal immigrants.

One of the speakers opined that if religious persecution was the narrative of the government then it should raise the issue with the United Nations.

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Panic gripped the border villagers as the shelling on civilian areas was intense, the officials said, adding the people have been advised to take necessary precautionary steps for their safety.

A local resident of Balakote said over 100 shells landed in his village in a few hours shortly after midnight, causing fear among the border residents especially the children and the women.

He praised Army for reaching out to them in the dead of the night after the firing stopped for a while to ascertain their welfare.

This year, according to officials, Pakistan violated the ceasefire over 2,050 times along the LoC, leaving 21 Indians dead and scores of others injured. India has repeatedly called upon Pakistan to ask its forces to adhere to the 2003 ceasefire understanding and maintain peace and tranquility along the LoC and the International Border.

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JAMMU, SEP 21 (PTI): At least 16 animals were killed as Pakistan army pounded civilian areas with heavy mortar shelling along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts, officials said on Saturday.

The intense firing and shelling from across the border prompted authorities to suspend classes in nearly half a dozen government-run schools falling within the Pakistan firing range in Poonch district on Saturday, they said. A defence spokesperson said Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by targeting Nowshera sector in Rajouri, Balakote area in Mendhar sector, and Shahpur and Kerni sectors in Poonch district, drawing befitting response from the Indian army.

Pakistan first violated the ceasefire in Nowshera sector from 8 pm to 10 pm on Friday, followed by small arms firing and mortar shelling in Balakote area of Mendhar sector in Poonch district from 11.45 pm to 2

works and idea of the RSS. He also discusses current issues. Continuing that process, he will interact with representatives of foreign media on September 24,” said Arun Kumar, the Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS. He said the RSS chief would appraise the foreign media about its views on current and relevant issues of concern and hold a constructive discussion.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 21 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday attacked the government over its move to cut corporate tax, alleging that the rich will benefit while the poor left to fend for themselves.

The government on September 20 slashed corporate tax rates for companies by almost 10% points to 25.17% and offered a lower rate to 17.01% for new manufacturing firms to boost economic growth rate from a six-year low by incentivising investments to help create jobs.

“Howdy Modi. Corporate Diwali. India foregoes 1.45 lakh cr. revenue. Need Diwali for needy folk!” Sibal said in a tweet.

The Congress on September 20 had termed the corporate tax cut a “panic reaction” by the government and linked it to the “Howdy Modi” event in Houston, with Rahul Gandhi saying he is amazed at what Narendra Modi can do for a “stock market bump” before the diaspora programme.

CHANDIGARH, SEP 21 (PTI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said the Opposition is “divided” in the state and exuded confidence that the BJP will win over 75 of the total 90 seats in the next month’s assembly polls.

Assembly elections in Haryana will be held on October 21 and the counting of votes in the state will be taken up on October 24, according to the the Election Commission.

“The BJP is strong on all the 90 assembly seats in the state. Opposition political parties are divided and a stampede is taking place in these parties.We will cross the 75 plus seats in the state assembly, I am confident about it,” Khattar told the media here.

The BJP’s state unit has completed all preparations for the assembly polls, he said, adding that tickets will be allocated to those who follow the party’s ideology and have a “clean image”.

On the occasion, Congress leader Dura Ram and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) stalwart Ram Pal Majra joined the BJP. Also present during the joining of these leaders was state BJP chief Subash Barala.

Both Ram and Majra had remained MLAs of their parties when these were in power.

Khattar and Barala welcomed the leaders to the

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Dimapur, Sep 21 (NPN): The 293rd meeting of Board of Directors of Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) was held on September 20 in the Conference Hall of Chief Secretary, Nagaland. Temjen Toy, IAS, Chief Secretary & Finance Commissioner, Nagaland and chairman of the bank presided over the meeting in which a total of 27 Action Taken Report (ATR) and agenda

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items were placed before the board and decision taken accordingly.

The board also reviewed the achievement of the bank during the 1st Quarter and noted that the bank has achieved an overall growth of 3.51% on deposits with a growth of 3.01% on CASA deposits. Growth on loans and advance was achieved at 10.66% during the quarter with a CD ratio of 68.73%. The bank has

earned income from interest on loans and advances, to the tune of Rs 1385.49 lakh, from investment Rs 173.33 lakh and other income Rs 13.19 lakh culminating to a gross income receipt of Rs. 313.26 lakh.

The bank has incurred an expenditure of Rs. 1258.75 lakh. The gross income of Rs. 1572.01 lakh of the bank up to the quarter after providing for total expenditure of Rs.1258.75

lakhs has netted an income of Rs. 313.26.00 lakh as on June 30, 2019.

Kekhwengulo Lea, vice chairman of the bank, L.Akato Sema, IAS, Commisioner & Secretary, Nagaland, Wepe Ritse, RCS, N a g a l a n d , L . L e iva n g, GM(OIC), NABARD, RO Nagaland, R.Lipoktoba Aier, MD, NStCB and elected Board of Directors and Co-opted Directors were present in the meeting.

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Dimapur, Sep 21 (NPN): The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has installed its new executive council for the tenure 2019-2022 on September 20. Following the installation ceremony of the new 21-member executive council of MCCI, the house also deliberated on some pertinent issues and resolved to take up the matter of installation of high-tension power line in Mokokchung town which the chamber has been pursuing since 2017. The house also resolved to formally cooperate with the authorities and citizens of Mokokchung in the campaign against plastic pollution. The house also resolved to safeguard the rights and integrity of the business community while also resolving that erring members would be dealt with befittingly.

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New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI): The proposed amalgamation of Punjab National Bank, United Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce will provide benefits to their stakeholders and help the country to become a $5-trillion economy, an official said here on September 20.

Allaying apprehensions of stakeholders, United Bank of India MD and CEO Ashok Kumar Pradhan said there will be “no retrenchment” of human resource of the three banks or no voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) will come in the process of merger of these state-run lenders.

“PNB, OBC and UBI are being merged to make them a bigger force and the collective efficiency of the staffs of the three banks will help customers”, Pradhan said addressing a press conference here after an interactive meet with the city-based employees and customers of the three banks.

The merger will help the country’s economy and improve the capital base of the lenders to take on big development projects

‘Auto sector must find own balance to boost demand’

and offer best operational facilities, Pradhan said, adding that there is enough liquidity in the banks.

Wi t h a c o m b i n e d capital base of Rs 17.96 lakh crore as on March 31, 2019, the UBI chief said this amount would become over Rs 20 lakh crore after amalgamation.

“We will have a huge presence with over one lakh workforce,” he said.

He further said that the merger will help the Centre’s target to achieve a $5-trillion economy within the next five years.

On the technology integration, he said all the three banks were using the same computer programme and both UBI and OBC are upgrading it to the latest version used by the PNB. Responding to queries whether the present account numbers of the three bank customers will be changed after the amalgamation, Pradhan said, “With the technological integration the account number will be changed and it will be done smoothly without any discomfort to the customers.”

Aadhaar may be made mandatory for GST refunds

New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI): Industry body SIAM on Saturday said the auto industry would have to “find its own balance” to boost demand, with the GST Council declining to cut rates for the sector.

“The auto industry was very hopeful of GST reduction. It is clear that there is no reduction of GST rate on vehicles from 28 per cent to 18 per cent,” Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Rajan Wadhera said in a statement.

The industry has to find its own balance to enhance demand, he added.

The GST Council, which met in Goa on Friday, did not cut tax rates on automobiles. The industry had been demanding a GST rate cut from the current 28 per cent to 18 per cent in order to revive sales which have been facing a prolonged slowdown.

The auto components industry too had demanded a uniform GST of 18 per cent. At present, 60 per cent of auto components are taxed at 18 per cent, while the rest are in the 28 per cent slab.

Wadhera expressed hope that the festive season would help in ushering in positive consumer sentiments.

He said the reduction of GST compensation cess for the sub-segment of 10-13 seaters with length less than 4 metres is positive step as the industry had been demanding it for a long time.

“SIAM had requested for abolishing compensation cess for the whole segment of 10-13 seaters vehicles, however, the benefit has been partially met,” Wadhera said.

He also expressed hope that the recent measures taken by the finance minister will support growth and once the market stabilises and revenue rises to comfortable levels, the government would be able to rationalise GST levels and reduce rates on vehicles.

The all-powerful GST Council on Friday announced a slew of measures, including slashing the tax rate on hotel room tariffs and more than doubling the tax on caffeinated beverages to 40 per cent.

Panaji, Sep 21 (IANS): The Goods and Services Tax Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took an in-principle decision to link Aadhaar with registration of taxpayers under the GST and examine the possibility of making Aadhaar mandatory for claiming refunds.

She also said that a committee would also be formed to ensure simplification of annual return filing procedures.

Sitharaman said that the Council had taken an “in-principle decision to link Aadhaar with registration of taxpayers under GST and examine the possibility of making Aadhaar mandatory for claiming refunds”.

The Finance Minister also said that while a committee of officers would be constituted to examine the simplification of forms for annual return and reconciliation statement, suitable amendments would be made in the in Central GST Act, Union Territories GST Act.

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Mumbai, Sep 21 (PTI): The country’s foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 649 million to USD 428.96 billion in the week to September 14, mainly on account of a drop in the value of foreign currency assets and gold holdings, as per the weekly RBI data released on Friday.

In the previous reporting week, total reserves had increased by USD 1 billion to USD 429.608 billion.

T h e r e s e r ve s h a d touched a life-time high of USD 430.572 billion in August.

Expressed in US dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and the yen held in the forex exchange reserves.

During the week, value of gold reserves declined by USD 249 million to USD 27.103 billion, according to the data.

The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund dipped by USD 2 million to USD 1.432 billion during the week.

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credit profiles will depend on whether companies reinvest surplus earnings into their businesses, or use them to reduce debt or to boost shareholder returns.

In aggregate, rated non-financial companies in India reported a total pretax net income of about $35 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2019 (fiscal 2018). Assuming the earnings of these companies remain unchanged for fiscal 2019, they will save about $3 billion from the tax rate reduction.

The central government deficit target of 3.3% of the GDP in fiscal 2019 already assumes faster economic growth and higher tax buoyancy than Moody’s expectations.

The July 2019 budget projected total corporate tax revenue of INR 7.7 trillion ($108.5 billion, around 4% of GDP), and the Finance Minister estimated that the decrease in the corporate tax rate will reduce revenue by around INR 1.5 trillion in the current fiscal year.

in liquidity. In the biggest consolidation exercise in the banking space, the government had announced four major mergers of public sector banks, bringing down their total number to 12 from 27 in 2017.

United Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce will be merged with Punjab National Bank, making the proposed entity the second largest PSB. Similarly, Syndicate Bank will be merged with Canara Bank, while Allahabad Bank will be amalgamated with Indian Bank. Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank will be consolidated with Union Bank of India.

PSBs are under pressure to meet the capital adequacy requirements under Basel III and looking at the government support for capital, Khara said. “Government had been supportive to capitalise these banks. There is a question mark on how long this will happen. Keeping this in mind, perhaps, the merger has been conceived.

Maybe, the government needs to ensure that the funds are used as growth capital,” Khara said while replying to a question.

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around 0.3% of the GDP in the current fiscal year further narrows fiscal room for manoeuvre. This assumes that the government does not cut expenditure to offset the revenue loss, Moody’s said.

While the reduction brings India’s corporate tax rate closer to peers throughout Asia and will support the business environment and competitiveness, a host of cyclical factors, including rural financial stress, weak corporate sentiment, and a slow flow of credit in the financial sector, remain headwinds to near-term growth, it pointed out.

“We do not expect the corporate tax rate cut to revive growth such that stronger tax buoyancy compensates for the loss in revenue”, the agency warned.

Among Moody’s rated non-financial companies in India, commodity and information technology (IT) services companies will benefit most from the tax rate cut. But the degree of strengthening in corporate

Kolkata, Sep 21 (PTI): The credit from banks must grow by 12 per cent every year to meet the Centre’s target to achieve a USD 5-trillion economy within the next five years and the step taken for mergers of the PSBs is in the right direction to meet the goal, a top SBI official said Friday.

Supporting the move to merge the public sector banks (PSBs) by the Union Finance Ministry, State Bank of India (SBI) MD Dinesh Kumar Khara said that the merger is “well- thought of ” and will strengthen the banking system to support the economy to pursue USD 5-trillion target. “The banks’ credit must grow by 12 per cent year-on- year to meet the goal. Now the banks’ credit is about Rs 98 lakh crore. The decision to merge the PSBs is in the right direction to meet the target,” Khara said at an event, organised by CII here.

SBI Deputy MD S K Varma said credit demand from the large corporates was “sluggish” so far in this fiscal but a revival in near future with good monsoon is expected. He further said there was “no shortage”

Forex kitty slips $ 649 mn to $428.96 bn

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Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS): Corporate tax reduction is credit positive for companies but increases the government’s fiscal risks, global rating agency Moody’s said on Saturday.

On September 20, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in the base corporate tax rate to 22% from 30% as part of stimulus measures to revive the slowing economic growth.

Moody’s current India rating is India (Baa2 stable).

The move is credit positive for companies because it will enable them to generate higher post-tax incomes. However, it is credit negative for the sovereign, as it aggravates mounting risks for the government in meeting its fiscal deficit target, it said As such, the reduction in corporate income tax revenue - even when balanced against the windfall from the recent transfer of central bank surplus reserves, equivalent to

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Houston gears up to welcome PM Modi

Houston/Washington (Texas), Sep 21 (IANS): Preparations are in full swing for Sunday’s mega ‘Howdy Modi’ event at the massive NRG stadium here that will see 50,000 enthusiastic Indian diaspora members greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he takes the stage, with US President Donald Trump joining him in a rare gesture.

The event at the NRG Football Stadium, one of the largest in the US, has been organized by the Texas India Forum (TIF), a non-profit organization.

The Indian American community has been busy preparing for the three-hour show that will see artistes present Indian classical and folk songs and dances, among other numbers.

More than a 1,000 Gujaratis from Houston are preparing for a mega ‘dandiya’, a traditional Gujarati dance, to welcome the Prime Minister for the event.

TIF spokesperson Gitesh Desai said that Indian Americans from across the US would be attending the “historical event”.

“Some 50,0000 attendees from Indian American communities, and people from the 48 states are attending. It is going to be a historical event, the largest such event held for a democratically elected head of state. No such programme has been held earlier in the

The event at the NRG Football Stadium, one of the largest in the US, has been organized by the Texas India Forum (TIF), a non-profit organization.

past. Senators, Congressmen, mayors and the US President Donald Trump are going to attend,” said Desai. Several cultural programmes are on the anvil for the show, which has a theme “Woven”, signifying how the Indian American community has become part of America, he said.

He said more than 100 buses are being provided to ferry the participants.

Massive billboards have come up near the NRG Stadium and across Houston with messages of welcome for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A car rally was also organised in Houston on Friday, ahead of the ‘Howdy-Modi’ event.

Ahead of PM Modi’s arrival on Saturday, the heavy rains in Houston, brought about by Tropical Depression Imelda, have abated.

The rains had caused massive flooding across Houston and there were fears it might take off the sheen from the event. Imelda left four people dead.

Texas accounts for 10 per cent of India-US trade, about $7 billion worth of US goods and commodities are moved between Texas and India.

Houston, and two USbased Kashmiri activists having filed a federal lawsuit accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of rights violations in Kashmir, New Delhi is known to be in touch with Washington over the Prime Minister’s security.

The Indian mission is also working to find out the implications of the federal lawsuit.

According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, the 73-page lawsuit filed jointly by two USKashmiri activists Lawsuit filed against based and the Khalistan RefModi in Houston erendum Front, alleges With separatist Sikh that Modi, Union Home groups and Pakistanis plan- Minister Amit Shah; and ning to hold protests in Commander of Indian

Brexit, climate change on Johnson’s UNGA agenda Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, European Council President Donald Tusk, among other leaders, the BBC reported on Saturday.

Johnson will arrive in New York on Sunday.

Johnson and the other world leaders are expected to discuss a series of ideas put forward by the UK on Thursday aimed at breaking the current deadlock, ac-

cording to a UK government official.

“What this gives the Prime Minister an opportunity to do is to talk to them at leader level about what some of our proposals are,” the government official added.

“At the same time we are under no illusions that there’s an awful lot of work to do.”

Johnson has said he had three priorities for the

Biden urges info disclosure after whistleblower complaint Washington, Sep 21 (IANS): As the controversy surrounding a whistleblower complaint alleging US President Donald Trump’s inappropriate interaction with a foreign leader continued to evolve, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who reportedly was involved in the scandal, urged the release of relevant information. The US media reported that an unidentified intelligence official filed the whistleblower complaint in August, alleging that Trump communicated with a foreign leader and made an unspecified “promise”. The complaint was filed with the inspector general for the intelligence community, an independent watchdog, Xinhua news agency reported.

“If these reports are true, then there is truly no bottom to President Trump’s willingness to abuse his power and abase our country,” Biden, the former US Vice President, said in a statement released on Friday.

“This behaviour is particularly abhorrent because it exploits the foreign policy of our country and undermines our national security for political purposes,” Biden said. At least part of the complaint involved Ukraine, The Washington Post and The New York Times both reported. House Democrats have been probing a July phone call between Trump

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“Not one single credible outlet has given any credibility to these assertions. Not one single one,” he was quoted by the Post as saying after a campaign event on Friday.

Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Joseph Maguire has been withholding the whistleblower complaint from the Congress.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged the release of the whistleblower complaint on Friday. “The President and Acting (DNI’s) stonewalling must end immediately, and the whistleblower must be provided with every protection guaranteed by the law to defend the integrity of our government and ensure accountability and trust”, she said in a statement.

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and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to see whether the former and his attorney Rudolph Giuliani sought to manipulate Kiev into helping his re-election campaign. The Wall Street Journal, in an exclusive report on Friday, said that Trump had urged Zelensky roughly eight times in the phone call to work with Giuliani in seeking information about Biden’s son, Hunter, that could be damaging to the former Vice President’s campaign.

Meanwhile, Giuliani defended the possibility of Trump urging Zelensky to scrutinize Biden, tweeting on Thursday that “a President telling a Pres-elect of a well known corrupt country he better investigate corruption that affects US is doing his job”. Biden, for his part, lashed out at the assertions

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upcoming trip, the BBC reported. “First, how Britain can work with our European and American allies on peace and stability in the Middle East,” he said.

“Second, how science and new technologies can help the world deal with climate change and the threats to biodiversity.

“And third, how postBrexit Britain will be a better place to invest in and live in.”

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Johnson is slated to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar, US President Donald

Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt. Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon carried out extrajudicial killings and inflicted “cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment or punishment” upon Kashmiris following the revocation Article 370 -- that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir -- on August 5.

The civil complaint has been filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991, a federal statute that allows civil suits on the US soil against foreign officials suspected of committing torture or extrajudicial killing.

The New York-based attorney of the Khalistan Referendum Front said he planned to submit the case as a class action.

Human rights protesters are expected to converge in large numbers outside the Houston’s NRG Stadium to hold a counter event to the ‘Howdy Modi’ gathering that will see 50,000 members of the Indian diaspora in attendance on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump is also participating in the event, underlining the importance of IndiaUS relations.

The Pakistani elements have made elaborate arrangements to pick up people from outside mosques in Houston for the anti-Modi protest.

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ctress Anushka Sharma has been named in the Fortune India’s top 50 list of Most Powerful Women of the year 2019.

Actress Anushka Sharma, who ventured into Bollywood in 2008 with the film “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”, is the youngest woman on the list and ranks at 39.

Fortune India wrote about the actress: “Sharma is not only the face of her clothing line Nush and several other brands such as Nivea, Elle 18, Myntra and Lavie, but also a producer. Clean Slate Films, which Sharma set up when she was 25, has produced three small-budget Hindi films-NH10, ‘Phillauri’, and ‘Pari’.

“They made around Rs 40 crore each at the box office. Moving beyond Bollywood, Clean Slate Films has tied up with Netflix to produce a feature film titled ‘Bulbul’ and a web-series called ‘Mai’. It is also developing and producing a web-series for Amazon Prime Video.

Fortune’s annual ranking of India’s most powerful women in business is chosen for making an impact by virtue of their business acumen and social and cultural influence.

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Reynolds, Ferrell to star in ‘A Christmas Carol’ remake

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ollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell are teaming up for “A Christmas Carol” musical remake.

The two actors are reportedly developing a musical re-imagining of Charles Dickens’ classic novella “A Christmas Carol”, which was first published in 1843.

Sean Anders and John Morris are writing and directing the film, which will star Ferrell and Reynolds, though details of who they will play is being kept under wraps, reports hol-

lywoodreporter.com.

Multiple studios are currently bidding for the musical, according to insiders.

Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella -- about the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge being visited by ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future -- has been adapted numerous times, with a number of productions taking creative license with the property, such as Bill Murray’s 1988 comedy “Scrooged” and 1992’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol”.

‘Gully Boy’ is India’s official entry to Oscars

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ilmmaker Zoya A k h t a r ’s “ G u l l y Boy”, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, has been chosen as Indias official entry for the 92nd Academy Awards. “#GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya @kagtireema @ ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani and cast, crew and hip hop crew,” Farhan Akhtar, one of the

film’s producer, tweeted on Saturday.

Life of rapper Naved Shaikh, popular by his stage name Naezy, along with Divine’s (Vivian Fernandes) served as an inspiration for the script of “Gully Boy”.

Ranveer’s character used rap as a tool to express his views on society and life in Dharavi, one of the largest slums of Asia, in the superhit film that released earlier this year. The final nominations will be announced on January 13, and the Oscars will be held on February 9, 2020.

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inger Aaron Carters sister Angel has accused him of “fabricating stories”, after she and brother Nick got a restraining order against him.

The Backstreet Boys singer had earlier accused Aaron of threatening to kill his wife Lauren Kitt and their unborn child, and said he was showing “increasingly alarming” behaviour. Now, Angel has spoken out in a statement on social media, reports metro.co.uk.

“Today I filed a protective order with my brother Nick in Los Angeles. Following a recent relapse, Aaron confessed to me he had violent thoughts towards babies and our family members,” she wrote.

“This, combined with his recent access to assault rifles, has made us afraid for our safety.”

The 31-year-old added: “It is clear to those of us that love him that Aaron is suffering from a mental health crisis. Unfortunately this has led to his fabricat-

ing stories in order to divert attention away from the truth. We have been working closely with law enforcement who share our concern surrounding his current mental state.

“We want our brother Aaron, whom we love very much, to get the help he so desperately needs but we have a baby girl and based on the alarming events that Aaron has threatened to carry out, we are compelled to take action to protect our family.”

Meanwhile, Nick has shared a photo of himself resting his head on his wife Lauren’s baby bump, writing: “We just want to

thank everyone for all the overwhelming love and support being sent our way.

We are happily waiting for this little miracle to arrive. #love #peace #rainbowbaby #family.”

Following Nick’s initial statement about the restraining order, Aaron began to re-share articles about a rape allegation made against his brother by a singer.

Nick had denied the allegations - filed last February in regards to an alleged 2003 incident. In September 2018, it was announced that the LA County District Attorney’s Office would not be pressing charges.

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Taylor Swift cancels performance at Australia’s Melbourne Cup Stripper film ‘Hustlers’

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aylor Swift has cancelled her planned performance at one of Australia’s leading horse racing events under pressure from animal rights activists.

The singer was set to to play two tracks from her new album ‘Lover’ at the Melbourne Cup on November 5.

“I can’t wait to come to Melbourne, and I can’t wait to come to the Melbourne Cup,” Swift said.

“I’ve heard so much about the race.”

However, the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses launched a campaign asking Swift to say #NupToTheCup. “Taylor Swift has put money before compassion by agreeing to perform at the 2019 Melbourne Cup,” the group posted online.

“Horses are being

killed for gambling profits and entertainment. If Taylor Swift cares at all about other animals the way she appears to care about cats, she will cancel her show and make a strong state-

ment that animal abuse is unacceptable.”

Neil Wilson, the chief executive of the Victoria Racing Club, said of Swift’s performance: “To think you can come to Fleming-

ton and watch not only the race that stops a nation but see one of the world’s biggest – if not the biggest – entertainer perform for the cost of a general admission ticket is phenomenal.”

The singer has now pulled out of the event, with the event organiser blaming “scheduling issues”.

Earlier this week, it was also reported that Swift tried to sue Microsoft over a chatbot which posted a string of racist messages online.

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by Brad Smith, he reveals that the singer’s lawyers challenged Microsoft in 2016. Swift was reportedly angered by Microsoft’s chatbot Tay, which was designed to interact with 18 to 24-year-olds, because it was similar to her own name.

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ustlers”, a film about scheming strippers starring Jennifer Lopez, has been banned in Malaysia because of its excessive obscene content.

Malaysia’s film censorship board said naked breasts, erotic dances and scenes featuring drugs made the film “not suitable for public screening”, the BBC reported.

The company, Square Box Pictures, distributing “Hustlers” in Malaysia, confirmed the ban on social media. In the film, a group of exotic dancers set out to

fleece their wealthy clients.

The film, which also stars Constance Wu and Julia Stiles alongside Lizzo and Cardi B in smaller roles, is based on a true story and was inspired by a New York Magazine article that went viral in 2015.

Meanwhile, the British Board of Film Classification gave the film a 15 certificate due to its “sexualised nudity, strong sex references, language (and) drug misuse”.

Earlier this year, gay sex scenes in “Rocketman” were censored in Malaysia ahead of the Elton John biopic’s release there.

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India look to maintain clean slate before Tests Racism in Italy has got worse: Conte Rome, Sep 21 (Agencies): Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte believes the issue of racism in Italy is getting worse and wants his country to adopt the same “zero tolerance” approach as in England.

Conte spent his entire career both as a player and manager in Italy - predominantly with Juventus - before a two-year stint in charge of Chelsea from 2016-2018.

He has returned to his homeland with Inter this season and is preparing for this weekend’s Milan derby.

AC M i l a n h ave launched an anti-racism task force ahead of the match, which has been called the “derby against racism”, after a series of incidents at the start of the new season.

Cagliari escaped punishment from Serie A this week after Inter striker Romelu Lukaku appeared to be subjected to monkey chants as he prepared to take - and score - a matchwinning penalty in Inter’s 2-1 Serie A victory at the Sardegna Arena on September 1.

Anti-discrimination campaigners Kick It Out have described the decision as “cowardly”, while a section of the Inter Milan ultras group ‘Curva Nord’ recently insisted the racist abuse aimed at Lukaku in Cagliari

But the Pant sub-plot is unlikely to significantly impact the Indians’ prospects in the final game of what effectively became a two-match affair after the washout in the hill town.

The South Africans had no answer to Kohli’s batting at Mohali’s IS Bindra Stadium in the second T20I, and with the next game being hosted at a ground where he is too familiar with, the Indian captain will be eyeing an-

other good outing.

But before Kohli, his deputy Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan will be standing up to the Kagiso Rabada-led pace attack with optimism, the size of the ground only aiding stroke-makers like the two openers.

The terrific Indian trio could again be a thorn in the Proteas’ flesh, with Rohit especially looking to make up after failing to translate his start into a big

knock in Mohali.

While Pant will be hoping for a reversal in his fortunes, India have the likes of the extremely talented Shreyas Iyer in their middle-order, followed by Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. the Indian team management may have taken heart from the fact that pacers such as Deepak Chahar and Navdeep Saini put their hands up in the absence of regulars Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

They may not have years of international experience behind them but the likes of Washington Sundar, Chahar and Saini showed that they can challenge the South Africans.

New captain Quinton de Kock will again have to shoulder the bulk of responsibility with the bat and he will hope for support from the likes of David Miller and Reeza Hindricks.

De Kock might have to change the manner in which he handled his bowlers in the second match, introducing his spinners late in the innings despite the Indians easily tackling his fast bowlers.

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Bengaluru, Sep 21 (PTI): Virat Kohli’s familiar exuberance and pep talks drowned the chatter around Rishabh Pant as India prepared to play South Africa in the third T20 International here on Sunday, seeking a 2-0 series verdict.

The comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the second game, which was built on the back of a fine comeback by the bowlers and a Kohli masterclass, is history now and the team is looking for another commanding performance before the Test series gets underway.

The opener in Dharamsala was a washout.

Against a fairly newlook South African side that seems to lack the resources required to counter the home team’s firepower, India will surely fancy their chances of an encore, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Embattled wicketkeeper-batsman Pant could not deliver in the last match and as he continues to struggle with the bat, he remains under scrutiny.

Pant has divided opinions -- many questioned his temperament, shot-

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selection and the resultant slump in form -- while others refused to be harsh on him considering the talent that he possesses.

The 21-year-old could be boosted by words of encouragement from legends such as Sunil Gavaskar, who has also stated that the time has come for India to look beyond Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with little more than a year left for the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Winners of LYO open penalty shootout with the organisers.

Dimapur, Sep 21 (NPN): Morning FC won the LYO open penalty shootout held at St Mary’s Cathedral Higher Secondary School, Kohima on

of Rs.10,000 while the runners-up, Scouting For Goals FC received Rs. 5000. Nzanthung of Scouting FC was named the best goalkeeper.

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London, Sep 21 (IANS): England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who missed out on a central contract in Test matches, has decided to take a short break from red-ball cricket.

However, he has retained his white-ball contract suggesting he is still a key figure in both the ODI and T20I set-up for England.

The development means that the all-rounder will not be available for selection for England’s upcoming Test tour to New Zealand.

Speaking to The Guardian, Moeen said: “I do feel I need a break from the longer format but not a massive one. We will see what happens after the New Zealand series. This could be just what I need.

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chilled about it. Cricket has never been about the money for me. I have always relied on my faith and believe that everything will work out fine.”

Ashley Giles, the director of England Cricket, said: “He’s been a great servant to this team and that’s why I encouraged him to leave that option open for him to come back.

“He might just need that time away and freshen up but he’s been a really good servant to this team and he’s relatively young.”

Having been a permanent fixture in the England side in all three formats, the 32-year-old had a difficult 2019 summer as first he was dropped from the ODI side and then made two Test appearances before losing his place.

was not meant to be racist.

Conte says he has been saddened to find the situation in Italy has worsened since he left for England - where he had a very different experience.

“I came back to Italy to find more bitterness. This is not nice. I have found Italy in a worse situation,” said Conte.

“All insults, not just racism is a problem. It exists in Italy and I think it is getting worse. We are all responsible. It is easy to report racism afterwards but more needs to be done.

More respect is needed. We all need to take a long hard look at ourselves.”

“I had an experience in England. But there is zero tolerance there. It needs to be the same here. In England it is a family atmosphere. In Italy we need to start making changes. People go to the grounds thinking they

can insult and incite hatred. Fans should support their team and it should end there.”

Conte is concerned that unless action is taken to tackle the problem it will continue to worsen for years to come.

“I think we need to send strong messages. You cannot incite violence or hatred. That is the message that needs to be sent. The press have a key role,” he added.

“Those that read need to see the message. We cannot keep on this path.

Things need to change. The new generation otherwise will get the wrong message.

I am worried about the next generation.”

AC Milan’s initiative is aimed at increasing awareness of the problem and making it easier to monitor racism online and in the stands.

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Saturday.

The penalty shootout was organised by Lerie Youth Organisation.

Morning FC walked away with a cash prize

Changzhou, Sep 21 (IANS): Reigning Olympic champion shuttler Carolina Marin on Saturday advanced to the final of the China Open after securing a hard-fought win over Japan’’s Sayaka Takahashi.

The Spaniard came from behind to a register a 20-22, 21-13, 21-18 win over Takahashi in a thrilling semifinal that lasted 72 minutes.

In the other semifinal, Taiwan’’s Tai Tzu-ying defeated China’’s Chen Yufei 6-21, 21-13, 22-20 in 53 minutes to set up a summit clash with Marin, which will be played on Sunday.

Marin is returning to the court after eight months following a knee surgery in January. She could not participate in the World Championships in Switzerland last month as she failed to recover completely.

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Karachi, Sep 21 (Agencies): Pakistan on Saturday left out veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez for next week’s series start against Sri Lanka, which is touring the country for the first time since it was targeted in a terror attack.

Hafeez, 38, was part of Pakistan’s fifth-placed World Cup squad but has been kept off due to his commitments in the Caribbean Premier League, said head coach and chief selector Misbahul-Haq. “He is not out of our plans,” added Misbah.

“Whoever is effective for the team will be included in the future.”

Fellow World Cup team members Hasan Ali and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi have also been left out due to poor fitness.

Sarfaraz Ahmed will lead the team in both the one-day and T20 matches.

Cricket tours were suspended in Pakistan for six years after a 2009 assault on the Sri Lankan team bus that killed half a dozen police officers and wounded six members of the visiting team.

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Born: 05.07.1975 – Died: 04.09.2019 The bereaved family members of Lt. Savilie Theünuo of Chiechama would like to extend our gratitude to all who stood by us is prayer, physically, cash and kind during the illness and demise of our beloved father on 4th September 2019.

Though we are unable to thank everyone personally, it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly for all the kindness shown.

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In Loving Memory of

Evangelist, Kedunyi Pradiah (Chirie) Pastor, Lasumi CRC till death November, 1951 – 17th September, 2019.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 22/09/2018-22/09/2019

It has been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode, but you are still fondly remembered and cherished in our hearts.

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Loving Family Members.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved HUSBAND/DAD

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”.

Lt. ZHUKIYE SUMI

Philippians 1: 21 We the family members of Lt. Kedunyi Pradiah hereby convey our unforgettable gratitude to all those who stood by us through prayer, physical presence, financial, material and moral support throughout his illness till his last breath of journey for His Heavenly Home.

1. To all the Doctors & Nurses who treated him: Naga Hospital Kohima, Primary Health Centre, Zuketsa 2. The Blood Donors 3. CCCRC Executive Secretary, Council & Staff 4. Various organisations, Sub-Council under CCCRC 5. Ordained Ministers 6. Churches 7. Hon’ble Minister Shri Neiba Kronu 8. Engineer, Wepekhro (Visakho) Therie 9. Dr. Wepetso Marhu 10. Christian Revival Church, Lasumi Village 11. Lasumi Village Baptist Church 12. Village Council, Students’ Union, Youth Society, Women Society & Individuals of Lasumi Village 13. Lasumi Union Kohima 14. Institutions, Believers, Individuals Deeply regret for our inability to mention every individual names but we pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

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LATE EREBE LUNGALANG Died on 10th Sept 2019

30.11.1958 - 22.09.2018

“Those special years will not return when we were all together, but with the love within our Hearts you will walk with us forever.”

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We the family members of Late Erebe Lungalang would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, organisations and well-wishers who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually at the sudden and untimely demise of our beloved father.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each & every one of you individually, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children & relatives.

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20th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy kicks off Amit bags silver at World C’ships Defending champions Centurion FC thrash Poimi SU 5-0 Zale calls for revival of NPL

Centurion’s striker Yhunshalo Kemp (orange) in action during their match against Poimi SU at Kohima local ground on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 21(NPN): Defending champions Centurion FC thrashed debutants Poimi SU by 5-0 in the opening match of 20th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy on Saturday at Kohima local ground.

The month long tournament is being organised

by Angami Students’ Union (ASU) under the theme “Goal for Peace”.

Centurion’s striker Yhanshalo Kemp became

the first hat-trick scorer of the tournament as he found the net four times in the match, while defender Kevisalie Sechü managed to score a goal in the first half.

Poimi SU team failed to defend in the sloppy ground as Sechü opened the scoring in the 3rd minute for Centurion FC. Kemp made the best use of the slack defending to fire two quick goals in the three minutes. He went on to score two more goals in the second half converting

his third in the 49th minute and finished off the game in the 78th minute. Poimi SU couldn’t find any break through as they end the tournament in the first match.

Up next for Centurion FC are Zodic FC in the pre-quarterfinal round on October 1.

Monday’s matches 1st match: 12:30 pm MVYO Meriema Vs Fantastic FC 2nd match: 2:30 pm KVSU Kijumetouma vs Young Rising Star

Er. Zale Neikha, advisor, Youth Resources and Sports said the state need to revive the Nagaland Premiere League (NPL) to help the sportspersons of the state to become better players Gracing the inaugural session of NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy as the special guest, he said, “our PDA government is taking keen interest in reviving and promoting Nagaland Premiere League (NPL) in our state” He felt that the league matches will encourage the footballers to develop their techniques, while exposing them to the bigger arena. He also informed that the concerned department along with the stakeholders are working out the modalities for re-initiating the league soon. The advisor also suggested that sports should be given equal importance in the school curriculum, rather than being just a recreational activity.

He, therefore, appealed to every school authority within the state, to broaden their outlook and perspective, and give more opportunities to the students to explore their hidden talents and develop their creativity.

Earlier, Vizokho Zashümo, president, ASU delivered the keynote address, Ninoto Awomi, president, NSF delivered solidarity message and oath of conduct was administered by Kevisetuo Sechü, games and sports secretary, ASU. The month long football tournament is being organised in respect and honour of the two martyrs’ late Kekuojalie Sachii of Kohima village and late Vikhozo Yhoshii of Kigwema village who were the victims in the indiscriminate firing of the Nagaland Armed Police from Alichen on 20th March, 1986 during a peaceful rally called by the Naga Students’ Federation to protest against the State Government’s decision on the Extension of Disturbed Area Belt from 5 KM – 20 KM along the Indo-Myanmar border and against the induction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre into the state of Nagaland.

Ekaterinburg, Sep 21 (PTI): Indian boxer Amit Panghal's phenomenal campaign in the men's world championships ended with a silver medal after he went down to Olympic champion Shakhobidin Zoirov of Uzbekistan in an intense 52kg category final at Ekaterinburg on Saturday.

Panghal lost 0-5 but the scoreline was hardly a reflection of the fight he put on against the more fancied Zoirov.

The second-seeded Panghal became the first Indian male boxer to finish second in the world event and the country achieved its best ever medal haul of two. Manish Kaushik (63kg) had signed off with a bronze earlier, after losing in the semifinals.

Once again up against a taller and more muscular opponent, Panghal gave it his all but fell short when it came to connecting accurately. The Asian Games and Asian Championships gold-medallist nonetheless achieved a historic feat.

The silver marks a new high for the boxer from Rohtak, who has been simply unstoppable since breaking into the national scene with a bronze in the 2017 Asian Champi-

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onships. Zoirov, despite being unseeded here, was always going to be a tough challenge as he also has to his credit silver medals in the Asian Games and the Asian Championships.

Before this year, India had never won more than one bronze medal at a single edition of the world championship.

The past medal-winners at the big event are Vijender Singh (2009), Vikas Krishan (2011), Shiva Thapa (2015) and Gaurav Bidhuri (2017).

This time, India was among nine countries, out of a total of 78, which had their boxers in the finals.

Uzbekistan topped the finalists count with four boxers.

On Friday, even as Manish lost in the semifinal, Panghal became the first male Indian boxer to qualify for the final. Panghal beat Kazakhstan's Saken Bibbisinov by split decision in the flyweight (48-52kg) semi-final to seal a spot in the gold medal match.

DFL-2: Spartan FC beat SM College 2-1 Deepak Punia qualifies for Tokyo Olympics N u r - S u ltan ( K a zakhstan), Sep 21 (PTI): Reigning junior world champion Deepak Punia on Saturday became the fourth Indian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after moving to the 86kg semifinals at the World Wrestling Championship here on Saturday.

Competing in his m a iden senior Worl d Championship, Deepak locked the quota after prevailing 7-6 in a tense quarterfinal against Colombia’s Carlos Arturo Mendez.

With one minute to go, he was trailing 3-6 but pulled off a takedown and then expose move to take a 7-6 lead in the dying moments of the tense bout.

He will now clash with Switzerland’s Stefan Reichmuth for a place in the gold medal match.

Also doing a commendable job was Rahul

Aware, who has moved to the semifinals in the 61kg non-Olympic category.

Both Deepak and Rahul overcame rough Kazakh wrestlers en route the semifinals.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya have already qualified for the 2020 Olympics with bronze medals.

However, Jitender (79kg) lost his quarterfinal while Mausam Khatri lost his first round in 97kg to reigning Olympic champion Kyle Frederick Snyder.

Deepak had bumped into home wrestler Adilet Davlumbayev in his opening round and looked a bit nervous before the bout, probably fearing partiality.

However, he played very smartly to defeat the home favourite despite trailing 0-5.

Adlilet was playing rough and was cautioned

Leicester come back from behind to beat Spurs

GST relief for FIFA U-17 Women’s WC

The match between Spartan FC and SM College in progress on Saturday.

Dimap u r , S ep 2 1 (NPN): Spartan FC defeated SM College by 2-1 at the ongoing Dimapur Football League-2 (DFL-2) played at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur on Saturday. The league is being organised

by Naga United Football Club (NUFC).

Mathew scored both the goals for Spartan FC.

His goals came in the 11th and 59th minute of the match. The goal for SM College was scored by Angumshijung in the 44th minute.

In the second match, One Ten FC held A1 Powerplay to a 1-1 draw. The goal for A1 Powerplay was scored by Aben in the 22nd minute while Zachamo

scored the equaliser for One Ten FC in the 25th minute.

On Sunday, Tribal Hustlers will play Burma Camp FC in the first match at 3:30 pm, Fugu FC will take on Chanan FC in the second match while One Ten FC will play Spartan FC in the last match at 7:50 pm.

Leicester City players celebrates with James Maddison after he scored a goal during their EPL match against Tottenham on Saturday.

L on d on , S ep 2 1 ( Ag en c ies ) : Ja m e s Maddison’s fine late strike saw Leicester come from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 in a game filled with more VAR drama.

Maddison’s powerful 25-yard effort settled a wonderful game of twists and turns at the King Power Stadium, which saw Spurs surrender the lead for the third time in four games.

Leicester thought they had scored the opener when Wilfred Ndidi bundled home after Paulo Gazzaniga’s fumble, but VAR ruled it out for an offside, and minutes later Harry Kane put Spurs ahead with a superb finish, somehow hooking the ball past Kasper Schmeichel while falling to the ground from Caglar Soyuncu’s

shove.

After half-time, the visitors thought they had doubled their lead when Serge Aurier powered in a low effort from just outside the box before VAR again adjudged an offside in the build-up, and moments later Leicester equalised when Ricardo Pereira fired in a loose ball from 12 yards.

Both sides had enjoyed plenty of opportunities in a game which still threatened to go either way - but a moment of magic from Maddison would end up defining it, beating Gazzaniga from 25 yards with a fine finish five minutes from time.

A Spurs side much criticised by Mauricio Pochettino after their midweek draw at Olympiakos was much changed, too,

with six faces restored to the line-up including Gazzaniga in goal, with Hugo Lloris away after the birth of his child.

The Argentine standin’s afternoon got off to the worst possible start when he fumbled Youri Tielemans’ innocuous shot into the path of Ayoze Perez, before Ndidi took advantage of the ensuing melee to fire home. But he would be handed a reprieve

by VAR, which ruled Perez had been marginally offside in the build-up.

In an already end-toend game that ratcheted the atmosphere on and off the pitch up another notch, Harry Kane struck the opener 14 minutes later when he somehow managed to steer the ball into the top corner, despite falling under Coyuncu’s chal-

lenge on the edge of the box.

Spurs thought they had doubled their advantage courtesy of Aurier’s rocket of a first-time finish just after the hour, but VAR again had a part to play, and ruled Heung-Min Son had been ahead of the last Leicester defender when the attack first started.

That seemed to give Leicester extra belief and they levelled up five minutes later when Jamie Vardy’s low cross deflected into Pereira’s path, and he hammered it beyond Gazzaniga to finally put their pressure to good use.

With both sides pushing for a winner late on, it was Leicester who got it five minutes from time as Maddison took a touch out of his feet 25 yards out and with his second, he fired just inside the near post to complete Leicester’s comeback, and ensure Spurs were denied a first away Premier League win since January.

Both sides are back in action in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, with Tottenham travelling to Colchester and Leicester visiting Luton.

Match results Southampton 1 – 3 Bournemouth Burnley FC 2 – 0 Norwich Everton 0 – 2 Sheff United Man City 8 – 0 Watford

Panaji, Sep 21 (IANS): The 37th Goods and Services Council on Friday proposed that the upcoming FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup be exempted from service tax, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.

“To exempt services related to FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2020, similar to existing exemption given to FIFA under-17 World Cup 2017,” she said, quoting the recommendation made by the Council, following a meeting held near here. The Women’s under-17 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be held in Odisha in November 2020.

Naga player to take part at Intl Open Chess Dimapur, Sep 21 (NPN): Naga chess player Mughaho Awomi, chess instructor will be representing Nagaland at the 2nd Gujarat International Open Grandmaster Chess tournament to be held at Ahmedabad. The tournament is being organised by Gujarat State Chess Association. Mugaho is an International FIDE rated player, national instructor and FIDE Arbiter and three times champion in FIDE Rating Chess Tournament.

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for poking Deepak. Consecutive takedown moves and a caution point brought Deepak on even terms at 5-5.

He converted an opportunity but also conceded a throw and it was 7-7. The home camp challenged the call and lost.

Deepak got one more point while the Kazakh lost one, sending Deepak into the next round.

He was hardly troubled by Tajikistan’s Bakhodur Kodirov, who he beat 6-0 to move to quarterfinals.

In 61kg, Rahul Aware played his pre-quarterfinal against Turkmenistan’s Kerim Hojakov.

The diminutive agile wrestler from Maharashtra was in complete control of the bout, which he ended with leg lace moves, win-

ning by technical superiority. Against Kazakhstan’s Rassul Kaliyev, it was a very tough bout but the Indian showed more craft than his rough opponent and won 10-7 in a rollercoaster quarterfinal. He was technically more sound and sharp.

Jitender began with an easy 7-2 win over Molodova’s Gheorghi Pascalov.

In the pre-quarterfinals, he was up against Turkey’s Muhammet Nuri Kotanoglu, the European Championship bronze medallist and again his immense upper body strength helped him to a 7-2 win.

However, he could not find a way to break the solid defence of Slovakia’s Taimuraz Salkazanov, losing 0-4.

In 97kg, Mausam Khatri was no match to the American, losing by technical superiority.

Naomi through to Pan Pacific final Tokyo, Sep 21 (Agencies): Japanese tennis sensation Naomi Osaka beat Elise Mertens of Belgium on Saturday to reach the final of the Pan Pacific Open, thrilling her Japanese fans in the city of her birth.

Top seed Osaka dispatched No 9 seed Mertens 6-4, 6-1 in Osaka, western Japan, to reach her first final since winning the Australian Open.

The pair both held their serves for the first set until Osaka broke Mertens in the 10th game.

Osaka, 21, rounded into form in the second, and after the pair traded early breaks, won the last four games of the match to sprint to victory in just over an hour.

“It’s been kind of rough like the past couple of months so I’m really glad that I made it to the final,” she said.

She tried to stay calm because the 23-year-old Belgian player is “an amazing player and it’s so hard to hit her balls,” she said.

Earlier in the day, Osaka saw off Yulia Putintseva in straight sets, even as she was tricked at times by the Kazakh player’s slices and drop shots.

“For me, I learned a lot from when I played her at Wimbledon, and I know that a hard court is where

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I feel most comfortable,” Osaka had told the press after beating Putintseva.

Last week, Osaka had announced that she was splitting with her coach, her second such split this year as she battles to regain form after slipping from the top of the world rankings to number four.

Osaka had already caught the tennis world by surprise when she an-

nounced she was parting ways with coach Sascha Bajin, who had overseen her stunning rise to win two Grand Slams — the US Open in 2018 and the Australian Open title in January.

Her challenger in the final will be Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia, 28, who ousted former World No 1 Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-3, 6-3.

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