September 4, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 269

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

$300 mn not aid, it’s our money: Pak

Barcelona smash eight past Huesca

Probe Adani’s coal scam: Cong

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sports, Page 12

national, Page 7

Fuel prices in India at record high

PETROL, DIESEL MOST EXPENSIVE IN ASIA ; RUPEE TUMBLES AGAINST DOLLAR MUMBAI, SEP 3 (PTI): Country Petrol (in Rs) Diesel (In Rs) Rupee plunges to new life low of 71.21 Vs USD Petrol and diesel prices India 86.6 75.54 climbed new highs across the country driven by combination of surging global crude prices and falling rupee value, stoking inflationary pressure in the economy. On Sunday, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had blamed “external factors” for the rise in domestic prices of petrol and diesel, but said the increase is temporary. “I would like to mention two points, and both these subjects are external. OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) had promised that it will raise production by one million barrels per day, which was not raised. “Apart from that, crises in countries like Venezuela and Iran are increasing. There is a pressure on oil prices due to a decrease in production. Secondly, global currencies have weakened against the US dollar,” he had said. Petrol price in Delhi rose to a record Rs 79.15 a

KSU opposes redeployment policy of teachers

Pakistan Sri Lanka Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh Malaysia Indonesia China litre and diesel climbed to a fresh high of Rs 71.15, according to price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. This follows a 31 paise/litre hike in prices on Monday. Rates have breached the previous high of Rs 78.43 a litre hit on May 28. On that day, the rate in Mumbai was Rs 86.24 per litre. A litre of petrol in Mumbai costs Rs.86.56 on Monday. Prices in Delhi are the cheapest in all metros and most state capitals due to lower sales tax or VAT. Diesel rates on Monday were hiked by 39 paise a litre, the steepest increase since the daily revision in

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prices was introduced in mid-june 2017. Diesel now costs Rs.75.54 per litre in Mumbai. In Dimapur and Kohima petrol price stood at Rs. 76.91 and Rs. 77.67 respectively as on Monday. While diesel in Dimapur cost Rs. 68.96 and in Kohima Rs. 69.53. Since August 16, petrol prices have risen by over Rs 2 per litre. Diesel prices on the other hand have risen by Rs 2.42 a litre during this period. Diesel rates had hit Rs 69.31 a litre on May 28, but this record was breached on August 27 and on Monday they hit a fresh high. Fuel prices vary from state to state due to local levies.

Indian rupee Monday crashed to yet another historic low of 71.21, losing 21 paise at the close against the US dollar as nagging concerns over rising crude oil prices and trade war tensions continued to hurt forex market sentiment. It was a virtual collapse for the Indian unit during the late afternoon session despite a strong start as investors hit the panic button and even government’s efforts to calm investor nerves failed to yield any result. A sharp rally in global crude prices further dampened the overall trading mood. Benchmark Brent crude oil was trading at USD 78 a barrel. The domestic currency opened with strong gains largely helped by weekend robust macro numbers also some technical bounces after recent record fall. However, overall forex market sentiment suffered a sudden reversal of fortune contrary to expectation largely moving in line with local equities, reversing all

early strong gains. India’s economy grew at a delightful 8.2 per cent rate in April-June this year after the twin shocks of cash ban in 2016 and the chaotic introduction the GST last year, reclaiming its position as the fastest growing major global economy this year. The central bank has recently pulled several moves to support its currency including its foreign cash reserves along with raising its interest rate twice with the last in August to pre-empt any fresh bout of currency rout as the global trade war escalates. Heightened risk associated with the swelling current account deficit against the grim backdrop of surging global crude prices and global turmoil have all contributed to excess volatility on the trading front. Escalating global trade tensions could prompt further weakening the domestic currency along with exodus of capital from a nation also added excess volatility.

Killer monsoon: Over 1,400 lives lost due to rains, floods across India NEW DELHI, SEP 3 (AGENCIES): Over 1,400 people, including close to 500 in Kerala, have lost their lives due to rains, floods and landslides in 10 states so far in the monsoon season, the Union Home Ministry said Monday. 488 people have died, 15 are missing in Kerala floods and 54.11 lakh in 14 districts have been severely hit by rains and floods, the worst in a century, according to the ministry’s National Emergency Response Centre (NERC). As many as 14.52 lakh flood-displaced people are living in relief camps across the state. Standing crops on over 57,024 hectares of land were damaged in the southern state. Meanwhile, an outbreak of water-borne diseases in Kerala has claimed seven lives since August 29, prompting the state government to issue an alert to the people to maintain extra vigil. Three people died of leptospirosis (rat fever) Sunday, health officials said adding number of fever cases were also on the rise. As many as 254 people have died in Uttar Pradesh,

Meanwhile, in Nagaland the state government said it requires around Rs 800 crore immediately for the restoration of the damages caused by landslides and flash flood. Home and State Disaster Management Authority, secretary, Rovilatuo Mor said the unprecedented series of disaster in Nagaland has affected at least 13.19 per cent of the total population of the state and severely affected 48,821 families in 532 villages while an area of 5,408.57 acres agricultural sector has also been impacted.Mor said that the series of disasters during this monsoon season have disrupted the roads in multiple locations, rendered many people homeless and damaged agriculture. He said Kohima, Tuensang, Kiphire and Phek were the most affected. Tuensang, Kiphire and Phek were cut off from the rest of the state for about 15 days since the rains became incessant from the July 26, he said adding that about 359 locations of roads have been totally cut off sending the state into an SoS situation.

One-nation-one-card for public NE region faces 27% Landslides damage farmlands in Kasha area transport soon, says NITI Aayog shortfall in rainfall DIMAPUR, SEP 3 (NPN): Recent devastating landslide has reportedly damaged large extent of farmlands in Kasha area under Tseminyu sub-division, Kohima district. In a press release, Kasha Lowrin Youth Organisation (KLYO) president, Kegwayhun Tep, said landslide affected vast land mass from Yapatsu valley till Shu River measuring approximately 1000 meters breadth and 7000 meters in length. In the landslide, KLYO said extensive damage was caused to cultivated area affecting more than 40 paddy fields including jhum cultivation and fishery ponds, which it claimed were worth more than Rs.1 crore. Pointing out that people of Kasha area have been practising paddy cultivation in Yapatsu valley for many decades, KLYO said the landslide has destroyed livelihood of the villagers posing a serious threat to the economy. It also expressed apprehension that damage caused to farmlands could further lead to famine. Further, KLYO stated that the natural disaster besides affecting the standing crops has rendered agricultural land unfeasible for future cultivations. The organisation said the villagers

AGARTALA/GUWAHATI, SEP 3 (IANS): NEW DELHI, SEP 3 (IANS): Systems”. India will shortly unveil a The road transportation North Eastern region comprising eight hilly states one-nation-one-card policy for segment alone contributes to is witnessing a rainfall deficiency of 27% in the first public transport that will bring around four per cent of India’s three of the four-month-long monsoon season, the seamless connectivity between GDP with the segment still Met said on Monday. According to India Meteorological Departvarious modes of transport, being heavily dependent on ment (IMD) officials in Guwahati and Agartala, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh fossil fuels. Kant said on Monday. In the wake of the worsen- the seasonal monsoon (June to September) rainfall He said a robust trans- ing air quality in the country’s is likely to be 93% of the long period average over portation sector was the back- major cities, rising concerns the region comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Asbone for the development of of climate change and an ever- sam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, any economy, especially for a increasing oil import bill, mo- Sikkim and Tripura. According to IMD report, available with densely populated developing bility is a crucial piece of the country like India, and the development puzzle and the IANS, said that during the first three months (June focus of the nation’s mobility key to unlocking the potential to August) of the monsoon season the Nagaland, strategy was on sustainable of India’s economy and people, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura sub-division recorded 1,013.1 mm (actual) of rainfall against the modes of public transport, the NITI Aayog CEO said. transport-oriented planning NITI Aayog Advisor Anil average rainfall of 1,227.9 mm. Though there is a and digitisation. Srivastava said the government 17 per cent deficit in monsoon rainfall, according to “The objective of the was working towards achieving the IMD standard this is considered as normal. IMD director Dilip Saha said: “Rain producstrategy is to plan for the citi- a robust mobility ecosystem zens first, rather than focusing across India. “The citizens, on ing systems, including deep depressions, were not on vehicles alone, by provid- their part, should work towards very much evenly active in the entire North Eastern ing sustainable mobility and sharing a ride, not owning region.” However, the huge deficiencies in rainfall accessibility by switching to the ride. The government has were likely to be covered in the later part of the mon(Cont’d on p-7) cleaner mode of transporta- integrated many stake holders soon in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh,” he said, tion,” Kant said at the “Future across departments to drive adding that frequency of movement of monsoon Clarification Mobility Summit-2018-India’s India’s mobility vision,” he factors were also slightly favourable in Nagaland, DIMAPUR, SEP 3 (NPN): Move to NextGen Transport added. Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura sub-division. Apropos the news item ‘Longleng teachers’ bodies demand appointment of DEO, SDEO...”, Longleng unit ANSTA president, Henshong Phom; ANGPTA president, K. Phaulem Phom and NAHTU president Correspondent together, 639 teachers would Shumei Antony clarified that participate in the sit-in on DIMAPUR, SEP 3 (NPN): SSA teachers of the third para should read KOHIMA, SEP 3 (NPN): Tuesday, he added. 2010 & 2013 batch have affirmed that as per as, “the associations will not Despite restriction by KoMeanwhile, when conWith the State govern- the nature of their appointment they were tolerate to observe black day hima district administration, tacted, School Education ment assuring to appoint by wearing black badge on Nagaland RMSA Teach- principal secretary Menokhul DEO and SDEO in Lon- appointed as regular employees. In a press release, Nagaland Sarva Sikhsha Sept 5- Teachers Day”. ers’ Association (NRM- John informed Nagaland gleng within two weeks, Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) SATA), 2016 has decided to Post that the department was Phom Students’ Conference go ahead with its proposed sticking to guidelines and the (PSC) has decided to sus- president, Penthungo Y Yanthan, and general peaceful sit-in protest at terms and condition of the pend its stir with immediate secretary, Vinoka Sohe, said that as per appointment order of SSA teachers 2010 and directorate of school educa- contractual appointment. effect. PSC president Mane tion here on Tuesday. It may be mentioned Phom informed Nagaland 2013 batch, the teachers were endowed with a NRMSATA-2016 pres- that RMSA teachers of 2016 Post that PSC had received pay scale, with all other allowances/rates preident Sao Venuh informed batch had rejected outright a letter late on Monday eve- scribed by the Government of Nagaland from Nagaland Post that they August 17 office memoran- ning from school education time to time with effect from the date of joining were aware of the restriction dum, pointing out that the director Wonthungo Tso- and deduction towards NPS and GIS. They also pointed out that as per the RTI of the district administra- “manipulative document” poe, stating that the file was tion. He, however, assured was nothing short of “im- under process and that the reply to Ponchulo Wanth, it was clearly stated that the teachers would not posed slavery and discrimi- matter was expected to be that “post creation is not done by the SSA, it resort to any violence and nation”. The association settled in about two weeks’ is a Government of Nagaland undertaking. Hence teachers are appointed on a regular express their grievances said documents of the new time, if not earlier. through peaceful means. scheme of Samagra Shiksha On receiving the letter, basis and their service is not co-terminus with Clarifying that the Abhiyan (following merger Mane said the executive SSA project”. teachers did not have any of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan council convened an emerUnlike other SSA and RMSA contractual intention of confronting and Rashtriya Madhyamik gency meeting and decided and ad hoc fixed teachers, they said SSA teach“The problem in the the government or depart- Shiksha Abhiyan) did not to temporarily call off the ers of 2010 & 2013 batch along with RMSA ongoing 4-lane works ment officials, he clarified distinguish SSA and RMSA protest, respecting and heed- 2013 batch were regular employees as per appear to be a man made that they would gather to teachers and their salary in ing to the assurance of the the advertisement and the nature of appointcalamity.” express their resentment. Al- anyway. (NRMSATA 2013 clarifies, on p-7) director. (Cont’d on p-7) ment. DIMAPUR, SEP 3 (NPN): Opposing redeployment policy of teachers in the middle of academic year, Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) has appealed to Department Of School Education (DoSE) to retain the post-graduate teachers of Mon district, which had been affected by the recent policy. KSU president Bumang Phaiba and education secretary Abo Wangsu, in a release, expressed resentment over introduction of the redeployment policy in the middle of academic session, claiming it had adversely affected and victimised the student community of Mon district. KSU alleged that many teachers had been transferred without replacement in the district.

210 in West Bengal, 170 in Karnataka, 139 in Maharashtra, 52 in Gujarat, 50 in Assam, 37 in Uttarakhand, 29 in Odisha and 11 in Nagaland. 43 people have been missing -- 15 in Kerala, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, five in West Bengal, six in Uttarakhand and three in Karnataka, while 386 have been injured in rain-related incidents in the 10 states. Rains and floods have hit 30 districts in Odisha, 26 districts in Maharashtra, 25 in Assam, 23 each in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, 14 in Kerala, 13 in Uttarakhand, 11 each in Karnataka and Nagaland, 10 in Gujarat. In Assam, 11.47 lakh people have borne the brunt of the rains and floods, which have also hit crops on 27,964 hectares of land. In West Bengal, the deluges have hit 2.28 lakh people and damaged crops on 48,552 hectares of land. In Uttar Pradesh, 3.42 lakh people have been impacted and crops on 50,873 hectares damaged. In Karnataka, 3.5 lakh population have been hit and crops on 3,521 hectares of land damaged.

Farmland damaged by landslide in Kasha area.

have, therefore, appealed to the state government and responsible authority to intervene and provide assistance.

Various teachers’ organizations at loggerheads with state govt

SSA teachers are regular RMSA teachers to stage sit-in today PSC suspends stir; govt assures to govt employees, says NSSATA appoint DEO, SDEO

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RMSA claims teachers informed of clauses prior to appointment

DIMAPUR, SEP 3 (NPN): In the backdrop of ongoing strike by Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) teachers in the State, Nagaland Education Mission Society, RMSA has clarified that their appointments were purely on a contractual basis and subject to several clauses, including liable to be terminated with one month notice, as and when deemed fit by the appointing authority. A press release issued by state mission director, Limawabang Aier, claimed that it was specifically mentioned that the tenure of their engagement was co-terminus with RMSA and that payment of salary would be subject to release of fund for the purpose by Union ministry of human resource development (MHRD). Aier said that another clause stated that the RMSA teachers would not resort to any kind of agitation over salary. Similarly, he said clause 4 specifically

mentioned “The appointments are through funding under RMSA programme” and that in clause 6 it was stated “That the state government will not be responsible for their salaries including future service career of the appointees.” The mission director explained that MHRD had integrated the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan into a single entity and christened it as Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan from 2018-19. Following this merger, GoI had issued guidelines fixing salary payable to RMSA subject teachers at Rs 25,000 per month from 2018-19, he added. Therefore, Aier said notice was served to this category of teachers to accept the salary of Rs 25,000, which was a drop from the earlier Rs 31,315. He said, on being served this notice, the current agitation had started. (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C

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DTDDF-SASRD conducts workshop in Molvom

Tening consumers caution Power department

DIMAPUR: The Consumer Forum Tening Town (CFTT) has drawn attention to the power outage since July till September 2018 in Tening town. A press release from CFTT president, A. K. Zeliang and secretary, D. R. Ringsang sternly questioned the Power department as to why power had been disconnected to Tening without any reason. The CFTT stated that every office and business establishment, including network service and banking, had come to a standDAE officials and resource persons with others who attended the workshop on still since July. technology conducted at Molvom village on September 3.

DIMAPUR: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Technologies Display and Dissemination Facility (DTDDF), School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University (NU) organised a one-day workshop on “Technologies of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for the People of Nagaland” on September 3 at community hall, Molvom village, Dimapur. A press release from DTDDF, SASRD exercising authority, Dr. N. K. Patra

stated that during the technical session, demonstration and display of the different technologies of DTDDF was done by T. Senchumo Yanthan (DTDDF staff) and Sashilia Ao (research scholar). All participants were encouraged to adopt BARC technologies and to start entrepreneurship with BARC technologies. Earlier, Dr. N.K. Patra gave a brief introduction of BARC and their domain of works such as nuclear technology, bio-medics, agriculture, food security, environment, health, etc.

Further, he highlighted the available technologies with DTDDF. During the presentation special emphasis was given on starting NISARGRUNA (Bio gas plant) at community/ village level or individually to utilize post harvest residue and waste from pineapple cultivation for production of biogas and quality compost. Interested people can contact to DTDDF office at SASRD, NU for further details of different technologies and to start their entrepreneurship.

The CFTT cautioned that if the department failed to produce any tangible official clarification over the present crisis, consumers would decline to pay the bill for July to August 2018. It also stated that the department would be held responsible and bear its brunt for negligence. CFTT further appealed to the head of department to take appropriate action against the defaulters and fix the problem immediately, without which, the union would take its own course of action.

Livestock awareness camp held in Tseminyu

DIMAPUR: Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) led by Dr. Joseph M. Angami, deputy CVO, Kohima, Dr. Gwathonlo Tsela, VAS, Tseminyu and staff of SDVO Tseminyu conducted an awareness camp under ASCAD 2017-18 at K. Station on September 1. A press release from K. Station chairman stated that its village was under Chunlikha block and that during the camp, preventive measures for control of economy impacting diseases of livestock and poultry were deliberated with the farmers. The entire session revolved on the socio-economic upliftment of the rural people through animal husbandry and veterinary services. The village expressed its profound gratitude to the department and asked for more of such camps in future.

WDLSA establishes legal literacy clubs

DIMAPUR: Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) established legal literacy clubs at Regimental School DEF Wokha on August 30 and Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Chukitong and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Chekitong on August 31. A press release from Nagaland State Legal Services Authority stated that Manoj Kumar, SP Wokha, in his inaugural address at Regimental School DEF Wokha, stated that a man was born free but was bound by a chain. He encouraged the students and teaching faculty to avail of the opportunities of Legal services Meluri Village Baptist Church (MVBC) members repaired and equip themselves with stretches of the NH 155 on September 3. Meluri denizens basic knowledge of law and have been toiling hard to assist the passengers along disseminate these among the general masses. NH-155. (Thsütho Kajiri)

K. Mhathung Tsanglao, ADC Wokha while inaugurating the Legal Literacy Club at GHSS Chukitong and Jawahar navodaya Vidyalaya Chekitong said that the the Legal Literacy Club will be beneficial not only for the club members and students but also for the area in general. Also encouraging the students he highlighted various topics like ‘Knowledge can dissolve fear as light destroys darkness and become more confident’, ‘little knowledge is dangerous’ and ‘don’t hide your light under the bowl’. Seyielenuo Mezhii, Judicial Magistrate First Class&-Secretary WDLSA, in her keynote address stated that ignorance of law and lack of legal awareness creates many problems in the soci-

ety and as a responsible citizen, one must be equipped with the basic laws of the country. The objectives of Legal Literacy Club is to train the Club Members in various aspects of law to create awareness on subjects like Human Trafficking, Labour laws, Pocso Act, Child rights, anti ragging etc. Another one of its purposes is to identify people in need of legal awareness and legal aid, and also to establish a link for the people in need of legal assistance with the district legal services authority. Later the WDLSA facilitated the three schools with a computer set each for the Legal Literacy Clubs and further promised basic facilities like computer tables, book shelves and chairs within a couple of weeks.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

news in Brief CTYO elects office bearers: Chumukedima Town Youth Organisation (CTYO) elected its new office bearers for the tenure 2018-2020. A press release from CTYO president, Diethosilie Shiiya and general secretary, Sekho Thakro stated that the team will be led by Diethosilie Shuya as president and Sekho Thakro as general secretary. PKK jubilee meeting: The planning board for golden jubilee of Philimi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (PKK) has convened a joint meeting of all its jubilee sub-committee members and PKK advisors on September 8, 10 am at the residence of Hetovi Assumi, Thilixu, Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. EDBA general meeting: East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) has informed all shops under EDBA that there will be a general meeting on September 4, 8 pm, near Popular Bakery, Purana Bazar, Dimapur. All the members have been directed to close shop from 8 am to 10 am and attend the meeting. KKYO general meeting: The Kuda Kewhimia Youth Organisation (KKYO) members are informed that a general meeting will be held on September 8, 10 am at Diphupar Angami community hall. Youth within the age of 16 to 45 years have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Naga Club to celebrate 100th year: The Naga Club will be celebrating its 100th year on November 24 in Kohima. The Naga Club has therefore constituted an organising committee comprising of official representatives from concerned tribal hohos under the convenorship of Medoselhou Keretsü. Coinciding with the celebration, the club will also produce a booklet on the true history of “how, who and when the club was formed” so that Naga history is preserved and protected from distortion. The publicity committee of the centenary celebration has therefore appealed to the Naga people to cooperate with the organising committee in the interest of contemporary Nagas as well as for posterity. NIIT Teacher’s Day celebrations: Teacher’s Day will be celebrated by NIIT students of Unity College, St. Joseph’s College (Jakhama), NEISSR and NIIT Dimapur centre on September 5, 1 p.m at the centre where all current NIITians have been invited. Interested students who wish to present any items may coordinate with Daniel Changkiri, head of Center at 96121-71341 or 70110-07823. Classes at NIIT Dimapur centre will remain suspended on the day. Lotha Ekhung Ziekezou Colony Kohima meeting: Lotha Ekhung Ziekezou Colony Kohima has convened a general meeting on September 7, 9 a.m at DBS sector church compound. All members have been requested to attend the meeting. NPGN/NNC discharges 2, convenes meeting: NPGN/NNC through a directive by its president, it has terminated Zubenthung Lotha, kilonser from active national service for indulging in anti social activities. Stating this in a press release, kilo Kilonser, MIP, NPGN/NNC stated that it has also terminated Kahoshe Sumi leacy from it fold for misuse of government funds. The release further mentioned that the NPGN/NNC has convened a meeting on September 7, 10 am and requested the assigned kilonser to attend the meeting. NDPP congratulates Abu Metha: The NDPP leadership and all its members have congratulated Abu Metha, secretary general, for being selected by the Government of the United States to participate in a special exchange program on the subject “Regional Project for Asia Pacific, South & Central Asia” under the aegis of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The program and all its participants are fully funded by the US Government. Lost & Found: A blue Maruti van bearing registration number AS-OID 6117, suspected to be stolen one, was found at Jalukie town. The rightful owner may claim the van by producing genuine documents within 10 days from the publication of this notice. Contact 7630012003 or 8131912418 for further information.

RNPC elects team, issues notifications Kohima Teachers’ Award

DIMAPUR: The Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) held its annual general body meeting on August 22 in Dimapur. The new team will be headed by K Solomon H Rengma as president and Simon J Rengma as the general secretary, along with five other joint secretaries and two vice presidents. A press release by RNPC president K Solomon H Rengma and Aga Rengma further stated that the general body also registered twenty SGBs and GBs to represent the various villages and areas of dominance over its members and requested the members to clear their membership fees for the tenure 2018-2019 through of-

ficial channels at the earliest. The release added that RNPC also lists the following organizations as its associated units and has requested them to consider proper official counselling and deliberations with the apex body on any sensitive political or social issues before going public: the associated units of RNPC are: Rengma Mothers’ Association, Karbi Anglong (RNMA); Rengma Naga Youth Organisation, Karbi Anglong (RNYO); Western Rengma Students’ Union, Nagaland (WRSUN); Rengma Naga Students’ Union, Karbi Anglong (RNSU); Rengma Naga Employees Association (RNEA); and Rengma Naga Cultural Society (RNCS).

St. John College conducts book fair

Some students browse books at one of the counters set up during the Book Fair at St. John College Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: A book fair where students bought and sold at discounted, rates was held at St. John college campus Dimapur from August 30 to September 1, by Readers Haven in collaboration with Ilando. A press release by St John College stated that this was the second year K

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the college along with the literary and cultural committee organised a book fair. The books included both academic and nonacademic books from international, national as well as indigenous publishers. The event attracted book lovers and gave them the opportunity to “Spend less! Save more” and learn

more. Ilando.com is the largest e-commerce website in Nagaland, based in Dimapur while Readers Haven, with an environment conscious motto sells second hand books. The fair proved to be a grand success and witnessed positive response from students as well as teachers.

DIMAPUR: A program to honour recipients of the Kohima District Teachers’ Award 2018 will be held in a post Teachers’ Day celebration award ceremony scheduled on September 13, 10 a.m in the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Kohima. DEO Kohima, Piholi Swunetho in a notification informed all concerned that the timing of the program was calculated in order to enable all teachers and school children of Kohima to conveniently participate during the State Level Teachers’ Day Celebration on September 5 without a collision of events. Heads of institutions and awardee teachers have requested to make it convenient and attend the program without fail.

Nagaland Governor, P.B Acharya offered Puja and Darshan on the occasion of Janmashtami at Durgabari Mandir, Hindu Mandir, Gorkha Mandir and Radha Mandir on September 2. The Governor also carried Prasad and offerings from Raj Bhavan Kohima for all the temples. (PRO to Governor)

NUSU Lumami fresher’s day

DIMAPUR: Nagaland University Students’ Union (NUSU) Lumami, observed its 21st Fresher’s Day under the theme, “Cognizance of Dawn” on August 31, at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Nagaland University, Lumami. DC Zunheboto, Shanavas C. graced the occasion as the guest speaker. A press release from NUSU Lumami information & publicity secretary, Suraj Kumar stated that the guest speaker Shanavas gave a speech on how to become great. He opined that there was no short cut to success except through dedication, diligence and being a responsible person in society and by valuing social aspects of life. He also advised the students to choose their career path wisely and venture into different sectors. Vice chancellor NU professor, Pardeshi Lal exhorted the gathering based on the theme. He said that participation of physically and mentally alert students was the need of the hour to drive the nation into the right track. He acknowledged the government for its efforts in making education

a top priority with the introduction of MOOCs such as SWAYAM, NDL etc. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Medochulie Hillary Ceisotsu; invocation prayer was offered by convenor Sumi Fellowship Lumami NU, Lituna Kinimi; a welcome song was presented by Ao Fellowship NU Lumami; presidential address by president NUSU (L), K. Buche Khiamniungan; vote of thanks was delivered by organizing secretary NUSU (L), Jenato Achumi; while benediction was said by prayer secretary EUNU (L), Jetile. The program was followed by an informal session hosted by Yenwang WK and Meribeni Odyuo with a showcase of the students’ talents. Akumsunep Longchar and Sentirenla Ao bagged the titles of Mr & Miss Fresher’s Nagaland University, Lumami 2018 respectively; Mr. Personality and Miss Congeniality were bagged by Luin Jamir and Süyievelü Venuh respectively; while the Mr & Miss photogenic titles were given to Hamlang Konyak and Mughani Phucho.

Faith Theological College (FTC) Ura Villa Colony, Dimapur conducted an open written Bible quest at Faith Gospel Church (FGC) on the September 2. Around 100 people participated in the exam. (FTC)

EAC Mokokchung and others after formally launching a Mobile Clinic of the department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. On the occasion, he encouraged the staff and officers and said that it was a proud moment for Mokokchung as the Mobile Clinic was the first of its kind in Nagaland. (Limalenden Longkumer) K

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WEATHER FORECAST September 4

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Agartala Some rain and a thunderstorm 32 25

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Guwahati Overcast, a t-storm in spots

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Tuensang Occasional rain and a t-storm

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(L-R) Citizens brave the rain as they queue up to receive their share of rice on September 3. A stretch of the bypass road to Kiphire, near Meluri. (NP)

Correspondent KIPHIRE, SEP 3 (NPN): Despite the fact that September 3 is the main day for the Sangtam festival Mongmong, Kiphire citizens were seen rushing to receive rice, which was distributed ward wise on Monday. The distribution has been continuing since September 1 after seven truck loads of PDS rice from the Food and Civil Supplies Department reached Kiphire. It has also been distributed to all sub-divisions and will be, in turn, given out to all the villages in the district. At Kiphire town

all eleven wards successfully distributed the rice to every household on September 2 with the initiative of District Administration Kiphire led by Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, Mohammed Ali Shihab, who was personally present at the distribution site. Shihab said that the road to Kiphire from Dimapur via Meluri was opened by cutting out a bypass road near Meluri, but the stability of the freshly cut, soft earth road was uncertain, should the rains continue. The road between Tuensang and Kiphire is completely cut off and may take some

more time to open, the DC stated. He pointed out that Kiphire was one of the districts most affected by the rains in Nagaland. It has received 1,408 rice bags from the state government and a relief fund of Rs 10 lakh besides other relief from well wishers. This has helped the 110 villages in the district greatly, he said. A resident of Rest House ward, speaking to the administration, said that during the road blockage, some families ate only tortillas (rotis) to survive due to the shortage of rice and essential commodities.

Free eye screening camp in Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Lions Club of Dimapur will organize its first free eye screening camp in association with Jorhat Lions Hospital at Lions Health Centre, Midland, PWD road in Dimapur on September 15 and 16. A press release by chairperson of ‘Sight Conservation and Work with Blind’ Lions Club of Dimapur, Rajendra Kadria

said that patients are required to register themselves and they will be provided free medicine, and advice. The services, which are on a first come first serve basis, will be free. No spectacles will be provided. The release added that the IOL surgery for cataract will be conducted at Jorhat Eye Hospital and sponsored by Lions Club

Dimapur. Those availing the treatment have been requested to collect forms from the following; Lions Health Centre, Midland (9862828240); Manoj Chhabra, c/o Sheetal Sarees, Near Durga Mandir (9436003532); Inder Automobiles, Circular Road (9774012458) and Mahabir Printing Press, GS Road (9436007399).

She however thanked the government and administration for their initiatives and for bringing relief to Kiphire on time. After almost a month of the roads being blocked because of landslides caused by torrential rains which led to a severe shortage of essentials in the district, a sense of relief is seen now as one road (the bypass) is now open to traffic. The public of Kiphire expressed its profound gratitude and appreciation to the state government, district administration and F&CS department for their efforts to help the district.

KOHIMA, SEP 3 (NPN): There were major landslides on NH-29 between Kiruphema and Kohima in the last few weeks due to the incessant rains and the movement of the vehicles was completely cut off near old KMC dumping area, causing untold miseries to travellers. For months, vehicles have been diverted from Kiruphema village towards Tsisema village to reach Kohima, which is the only alternative road connecting the state capital and Manipur at present. Kiruphema Youth Organisation (KYO) on Monday, again performed road repairing works to widen the narrow portions of the bypass road between Peducha and Kiruphe Bawe/Basa. Even village children

KYO volunteers and others working on the by-pass road on Monday. (NP)

joined the volunteers, and they were seen with spades and hoes helping out their elders. The present condition of the road can no longer bear the heavy traffic and may pose grave dangers to some vehicles in the hilly terrain. A driver who joined the social work said, “Some

people are working for reconstruction of roads for smooth functioning but many responsible educated youth keep on barking in social media.” He also urged citizens to take action in road restorations as Nagaland was facing a crisis situation this year due to incessant rains.

Dimapur DPDB meet Dimapur: The Dimapur District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting will be held on September 11, 11 a.m at the DC’s conference hall. All elected members and DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting.

RBC ward 11 Dimapur receive relief materials

DIMAPUR: River Belt Colony (RBC) Council ward-11 Dimapur sadar chairman and council members’ received relief materials from DC Dimapur and chairman Dimapur District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on August 27. In a press release from RBCC

chairman, T.M. Imchen stated that over 50 flood affected victims were given rice, dal, potatoes, onions, mineral water bottles etc. The council expressed gratitude to DC Dimapur and team and also DMC (A better Dimapur) and team for donating mineral water bottles and bread.

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Police gaining public confidence: Biren Singh

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 3: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday claimed that there has been a marked improvement in the policepublic relations in the state as people now started to feel the sense of security on seeing the police personnel. Earlier, there was apprehension in the minds of the people seeing police personnel. However, the atmosphere has been totally change, Singh said while addressing the inauguration functions of the Joint Interrogation Centre at CMTW Complex near 2nd MR Battalion and three-block police quarters at Manipur Police Training College (MPTC), Pangei in Imphal East. The chief minister also lauded the police personnel for actively executing their duties thereby gaining the confidence of the people. “It is indeed proud for the government that there has been drastic positive change in the police department. People are now giving positive feedback regarding the dedicated service of the state police,” he said. He also stressed on the need for strengthening the police-public relationship, saying that there must be a cordial relationship and

Meghalaya eyes two more NH projects S H I L L ONG , S E P 3 (AGENCIES): Meghalaya is exploring the construction of two more national highways to improve road infrastructure and connectivity, The Shillong Times reported. While the first project is Mawngap-Ranikor road passing through East and South West Khasi Hills, the other is the two-lane Nongstoin-Wahkaji road that will also connect Baghmara. The work will be taken up within a few months by NHAI, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD (Roads) Prestone Tynsong said recently. “We had a meeting two and a half months ago with Union Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari and the Centre agreed in principle that Mawngap MawphlangWeiloi-Mawkyrwat (road) up to Ranikor should be double lane,” the minister said. Another Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP) project is from NongstoinWahkaji road to be connected to Nongjri, Maheshkola and Baghmara, the headquarters of South Garo Hills, he informed.

N.Biren Singh inaugurating Joint Interrogation Centre in CMTW Complex, Imphal on Monday.

co-operation between the police and public so that healthy atmosphere could be created. People should never forget the human service done by the police personnel at the time of natural disasters like floods, landslides etc. and other unwanted situation in the state. The duty of the police was to prevent any unwanted and anti-social activities and to protect human life. “As doctors can’t say sorry to the patients, similarly police can’t say sorry to the people,” he added. The chief minister further appealed to the police officers and personnel to continue the community policing in order to build a safer society. On the occasion, Biren

also called for joint efforts to address the problem of drug menace in the state. Acknowledging the duties of the police in the state, Singh said, “We must take care of their requirements to perform their duties efficiently.” State director general of police (DGP) LM Khoute recalled setting up of the police training centre in the state in 1967 and said that till date MPTC has trained more than 31,000 police personnel of different ranks Currently, more than 2400 newly recruited police personnel were undergoing training in the centre which was earlier set up as police training school but upgraded to college in 2009, he added.

northeast Missing TV journalist remains untraced in Tripura

One youth injured in Shillong firing

A g artala , S e p 3 (agencies): In a shocking incident, a 24 year old TV Journalist identified as Tinku Nath, resident of Shuklacherra in Kanchanpur has been missing since the past six days, The Northeast Today reported. Tinku Nath was working as a reporter in a local news channel. A missing diary was registered by Tinku Nath’s father on August 29 but the police is yet to trace him. Sources informed that there was a dispute between Tinku Nath and members of a local club (Netaji Club) regarding a news story which was being pursued by the journalist. The victim was supposedly called to the Netaji Club in the evening hours of August 27 where he was threatened by the members of the club. After leaving the club, Tinku Nath never reached home and is missing since then. While speaking to The Northeast Today, an official of Kanchanpur Police station said, “A missing diary has been registered by the missing person family members in the morning of August 29. The family members have also alleged that Tinku Nath was threatened by a local club on the very same night”.

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Imphal, Sep 3 (PTI): Taking a dig at Manipur University Vice-Chancellor AP Pandey, who ordered a ban on two associations at the institute, former Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh sought to know Monday if the HRD ministry was consulted before the issuance of the notification. The senior Congress leader also asked Pandey to clarify if he has received orders to rejoin office as vice chancellor on September 1. Pandey, who was sent on leave on August 2 over allegations of irregularities, issued a notice Saturday to announce that he has resumed his charges. Ibobi told reporters that Congress will not remain as silent spectator and will fight all evils to save the varsity. He said that Prof AP Pandey has violated the

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma calls on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on Monday. (PIB Photo via PTI)

Three raped after being made to drink drugged fruit juice in Assam Nag ao n ( A ssam ) , Sept 3 (PTI): Three women members of a family were allegedly raped by a man who forced them to drink drug-laced fruit juice before committing the crime in Assam’s Hojai district, police said on Monday. The man was known to them as he lived in the same village as them and the incident took place on the intervening night between Saturday and Sunday at their home in Uttar Dimarupar village, the victims said in their complaint to the police. The complaint said the man had brought sugarcane juice to their residence on

Saturday morning and had requested them to store it in their refrigerator. The woman’s husband works in Saudi Arabia and the two girls are her relatives. The complaint said the man had returned that night and forced the woman and the two girls to have the juice after which they fell unconscious. The woman was raped first and when she regained consciousness she saw the man committing the crime on the two girls. When she tried to stop him, the man had allegedly threatened to kill her with a knife, it said. They filed their complaint with the police with the help

of villagers and an investigation has been initiated into the incident. The man, who has another rape case against him, is absconding, the police said. Meanwhile, the police have apprehended six persons who were allegedly involved in the gang-rape of a woman near Amoni in Nagaon district on August 28 night. The police have arrested the person on whose motorcycle the woman was travelling when they were waylaid by four persons and following his interrogation apprehended five others who were allegedly involved in the crime.

RNPO condemns Sep 1 firing Bru repatriation: Mizoram officials return from ‘futile exercise’ Aizawl/Agartala, Sep 3 (PTI): With only four of the 5,407 Bru families returning to Mizoram since the final repatriation process began on August 25, the state government termed it a “futile exercise” and withdrew the officials sent to neighbouring Tripura to oversee the exercise. The officials who were deployed in the six Bru relief camps of North Tripura district have already returned, Mizoram Additional Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama said Monday. The repatriation process was scheduled to continue for a month till September 25. “The state government is regarding it a futile exercise in view of the mood at the relief camps. We had to withdraw the officials as no Bru family returned since Tuesday (August 28),” Lalbiakzama said. Between August 25 and 27, only four refugee families returned from the relief camps in Tripura. Thereafter, no Bru refugee showed any interest in heading back, he said. In a November 2016 survey, 32,876 Brus belonging to 5,407 families

were identified as bona fide residents of Mizoram, who could be repatriated. However, in a recent study, just 2,753 people belonging to 423 families expressed their willingness to return. The Mizoram Br u Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF), an organization that has been fighting for the rights of the community, signed an agreement with the Centre and Mizoram and Tripura governments in July to accept a repatriation package. The agreement stipulated that Rs 4 lakh for each repatriated Bru family would be deposited in the bank account of the head of the family and Rs 1.5 lakh doled out as housing assistance. Each repatriated Bru family would also be given Rs 5,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer ever y month and free ration for two years. Senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs had said the relief camps would be closed down by the first week of October and assistance allotted for the inmates to be discontinued forthwith. A section of the refu-

gees, however, were not happy with the package offered to them and demanded more. Mizo Bru Displaced People’s Coordination Committee (MBDPCC), another organization of the refugees in Tripura, sought central security after their repatriation. “The Brus fled Mizoram during ethnic clashes since 1997. We will now feel insecure on our return. We want central security, cluster villages and Area Development Council if we have to return,” MBDPCC president Laldinliana maintained. Thousands of Bru refugees from Mizoram fled to Tripura during an ethnic violence in 1997. The clashes broke out after a forest official was killed by Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) militants. The Centre, in association with the governments of Mizoram and Tripura, was repatriating the displaced Brus in phases. Though several Bru families have returned to Mizoram over the years, many refused to leave Tripura citing security reasons and inadequate package.

MU row: Former CM Ibobi slams Pandey’s order Correspondent/PTI

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

memorandum of agreement which Union ministry of human resource development (MHRD) with agitating MUSU, MUTA and MUSA in the presence of state chief minister on August 16 last and joined his office as vice chancellor of Manipur University. “Pandey’s action is nothing but mocking the Constitution of India. Appropriate action should be initiated against him. Congress will not remain silent of no action is initiated against him,” the former chief minister said. Ibobi also said that both the state and the central governments have made a “mockery of the issue”. “When the institute was made a central university during the UPA rule, the then prime minister Manmohan Singh and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi assured the state that every burden will be borne by the Centre,”

he said. However, by sending RSS activists, BJP was trying to destroy the varsity of being an education institute, he alleged. “It is nothing but an attempt to abolish the varsity,” he said and added that Congress, with all its efforts, will fight any attempt to abolish the varsity with the support of the people. He said that Congress will support students, teachers and staff of the Manipur University in their struggle for saving the varsity. The students, teachers and staff members, who had been demanding the VC’s removal for over three months now over alleged financial and administrative irregularities, threatened to intensify their protests Sunday if action was not taken against him. The agitators had called off their 85-day-long agitation on August 23 after

signing an agreement with the HRD ministry, which formed a fact-finding committee last month to look into their allegations. The state government, too, had requested the agitators on several occasions to have faith in the HRD committee. On the other hand, joint emergency meeting of the MUSU, MUTA and MUSA convened today while reaffirming its demand for removal of Prof AP Pandey as VC of the varsity, resolved to “steadfastly boycott Prof AP Pandey and prevent him from interfering with normalcy in the Manipur University.” It further resolved to urge the concerned authorities and Manipur chief minister to take appropriate action against AP Pandey for disregarding the memorandum of agreement signed between the MU fraternity and MHRD.

DIMAPUR, Sep 3 (NPN): Rongmei Naga People’s Organisation (RNPO) has condemned the gun-battle between the cadres of NSCN (I-M) and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in which one person was reportedly killed and another injured at Luangreng village, Tamenglong on September 1. In a statement, RNPO president, G. Namgai and general secretary, Mathew Rongmei said, “such internecine killings of horrifying nature on one pretext or the other is utter shocking and amount to gross human rights violations.” The organization said that despite public outcry against violence and declaration of Rongmei inhabited Regd. No.-257

areas as peace zone, the warring groups continued with their “provocative and destructive strategies only to invite more public anger and wrath.” Therefore, RNPO said that it will be left with no option but to render noncooperation to any defying anti-social elements in the event such kinds of incidents continue to take place. “Public cannot afford to remain in fear psychosis infinitely in their own land of peace,” RNPO said. Further, the organization has urged the State government not to remain a mute spectator but to act immediately and deploy security forces to ensure peace and tranquillity in Tamenglong district.

DECLARATION

Dtd.-13/8/18

I, Shri. KAILET SINGSON, Dy. S.P (Retd) under Nagaland Police of Medziphema Town, S/o Lt. SUTMANG SINGSON of Kanjang Village under Meluri Sub Division of Phek District Nagaland, solemnly declare and affirmed that, as my previous (First Wife) wife Mrs. PHAKHOLHING (ALHING) D/o Lt. PASEI HAOKIP of Medziphema, my legal nominee Pre-deceased me on the 29th of October 2013. Hence, I had a second marriage on 28th February 2016 with Mrs. LAMNU KUKI, D/o Lt. MANGTINSEI KUKI of Pielhang Village under Ahthibung Circle of Peren District to be my present legal Nominee for all Banking, Financial Account and Family Pension benefits Transaction Scheme due and entitle to me. The above statements are true and genuine to best of my knowledge as the declaration made by the deponent with a clear mind robust state of health. Verified by me and solemnly declared before me by the deponent. MAGISTRATE DP-6589

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NOTICE

NO. M- 372/18/4197-98

Dated, Dimapur the 29/8/2018

Notice is hereby given that Smti. Lhoubeilato -Vrs- Dr. Yapangchang Ao resident of Kuda 'C' Khel Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 2/10/18. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. Lhoubeilato Village /Town Block No. : Nagarjan, Patta No. : 18, Dag No. : 23 & 24, Area : 00B-02K-03 Ls. North : Approach Road, South : Yangernungsang, East : Samuel Singsit, West : Tonglin Singson. DP-6584(B)

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NOTICE

NO. M- 367/18/4160-61

Dated, Dimapur the 29/8/2018

Notice is hereby given that Smti. Lhoubeilato -Vrs- Shri. Meyimar resident of Landmark Colony Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 2/10/18. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. Lhoubeilato Village /Town Block No. : Nagarjan, Patta No. : 18, Dag No. : 23 & 24, Area : 00B-00K-15½ Ls. North : Yangernungsang, South : Approach Road, East : Dr. M. Kire, West : Seicha Singset. DP-6584(A)

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

Shillong, Sep 3: One person sustained bullet injuries when an unknown person opened fire in the suburb area of Shillong city in Meghalaya late Sunday night, police said on Monday. Police said the incident occurred at around 11:40 pm at Lapalang bridge under Rynjah police station after a scuffle broke out between some locality youths and the miscreants. Pynskhembor Kharmawlong (24) of Nongrah Lummarboh, received two bullet injuries and was rushed to North East Indira Gandhi Regonal Institute of Medical Sciences. He is stated to be out of danger. Kharmawlong had reportedly told the police that he came out of his house after receiving a telephone call from his friends about the scuffle at the locality, police said. Quoting the victim, police said that an unknown person came out of the vehicle and fired upon him. Police recovered an empty cartridge of 9mm pistol from the site. Meanwhile, police have registered a case and police have started to interrogate Kharwmawlong’s friends, even as a manhunt is on to trace the shooter.

Dear Visakholie Angami, “A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always. Happy birthday!” From Refuel Tour & travels team Dimapur Hi Baby, Happy birthday to my special man! Meeting you was the most wonderful thing that has happened to me in life! You own all the happiness in this world and as special as you are. Forever in love with you baby. Happy birthday my man! God bless you. With love and prayer pampy!!

INFORMATION

The General Manager, DIC Zunheboto informs that PMEGP selection interview for DIC/NKVIB which was scheduled on 4th September 2018 is re-scheduled to 13th September 2018 due to busy official schedule of the chairman District Level Task Force Committee. The inconvenience caused is regretted. DP-6597

(S.AKHETO SUMI) General Manager DIC, Zunheboto

CALLING ALL NEHU ZOOLOGY ALUMNI (NAGALAND CHAPTER)

The undermentioned NEHU ZOOLOGY ALUMNI is elated to called upon all the esteemed scholars of NEHU ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT (M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D) from the State of Nagaland (both indigenous & domicile) studied during 1974-75 to 2017-18 batches; it is the need of the hour that we ORGANISE & FORMULATE THE NEHU ZOOLOGY ALUMNI – NAGALAND CHAPTER .This is also to remind all that the NEHU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF ZOOLOGY (NAAZ) was organized and held its first Alumni meet during the last part of November 2017 with nostalgic feelings, pomp and gaiety. The meet further resolved to organize/ constitute state-wise chapters so as to exchange various inputs, suggestions amongst the Alumni members and to give a real/ practical boost to LIFE towards the uplift of the SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES. It is therefore, fervently requested all the state’s Alumni members to participate, contact, enroll your details, viz; Name, Year, Profession, Contact No, Mail add. to anyone under mentioned Alumni on or before 30th September 2018. For we are envisaging to hold the first Alumni meet sometime during October 2018. 1. Dr.J.Meren.Ao Retd. Principal, Contact no. (M.Sc 1974-75 batch) Kohima Sc.College, 9436010303 2. Dr.I.TAsangla Jamir Professor, NU, SASRD, 8787869966 (1974- 75) Medziphema Campus, 8014787323 Nagaland 3. Dr.Simon.Dzüvichü Retd.Asst.Director, 9436003708 (1975-76) Urban Malaria Scheme. Nagaland. 9436006514 4. C.Imtitongzuk.Longkumer Retd. Addl.Director Deptt. of Fisheries, (1978-79) Nagaland. Executive Member, NAAZ, Nagaland Chapter tongyak53@gmail.com 5. Shri.DziesevituoAngami Associate Professor, 9856983830 (1988-89) Kohima Sc. College. dziesevituo128@gmail. com 6. Smti. Elizabeth.Walling, Associate Professor, 9436011595 (1988-89) State College of Teacher Education, Kohima. eliwall20@gmail.com Looking forward for a fruitful response from All the NEHUZOOLOGY ALUMNI - NAGALAND CHAPTER, through Mail, Phone, and Text to any of the above. Sincerely we remain, THE NEHU ZOOLOGY ALUMNI, NAGALAND CHAPTER. K-2549

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Activists’ arrests: Bombay HC frowns at police Ayodhya among judgements from SC

The Shiv Sena has dubbed as “stupid” the Maharashtra police’s claim that the five arrested Left-wing activists were involved in an alleged Maoist plot to overthrow the Modi administration. The BJP’s carping ally said the police assertion about security threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Maoists was just a “conspiracy theory”. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party said Modi’s security remains robust and there is no need to worry on that front. “ T h e g o ve r n m e n t should stop stating that these so called Maoists could potentially topple the sitting government at the Centre. This is a stupid statement,” the Sena said in an editorial published in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, Monday. “Manmohan Singh’s (Congress-led UPA) govern-

ment was brought down by the people of this country not by Maoists or Naxalites. In recent times, governing parties were changed through democratic process alone,” the Marathi daily said. The saffron outfit asked the police to exercise restrain while making claims. “Had these Maoists possessed power to topple governments, they would not have lost control in West Bengal, Tripura and Manipur. “The police (must) exercise restrain while making claims or else Modi and the BJP will be ridiculed once again,” the Sena cautioned. The party, which has ministers in the BJP-led governments in Maharashtra and also at the Centre, said there is nothing to worry about Modi’s security. “Another conspiracy theory of the police is about threat to the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His security is of very high standard and there is nothing to worry about,” the party said. “(Former prime ministers) Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi had an element of adventurism (in them), which went wrong and they lost their lives. (However), Modi would not engage in such adventurism,” said the Sena publication.

Navy officer held for ‘raping’ Kerala woman

Nationwide crackdown against Maoists’ ‘overground’ supporters

Rat fever: High alert as Kerala toll rises

Kottayam, Sep 3 (PTI): A 38-year-old Navy officer was on Sunday arrested on charges of raping a woman in Kerala’s Kottayam district. The woman’s father had lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that the Navy officer raped his daughter after making a false promise to marry her. Murali Kumar, a chief petty officer of Navy in Mumbai, was arrested and remanded in judicial custody yesterday, police said. He has also been charged under the SC/ST Atrocities (Prevention) Act. The victim, who is in her early 20s, has alleged that Kumar raped her when she had gone to meet him at a hotel last week. He had allegedly invited her to the hotel room, police said. The incident came to light when the woman was admitted to a private hospital near here, police said. Kumar, a two-time Mr Asia title holder and eight-time Mr India title winner, allegedly befriended the woman through social media. Police said they would file a report with naval authorities on the incident.

New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI): A first-time concerted crackdown has been launched against ‘overground’ Maoist supporters in various states and about 500 such people have been apprehended by the security forces in Chhattisgarh alone over the last one year, the chief of country’s lead anti-Naxal operations force, the CRPF, has said. CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar told PTI in an interview that this fresh action is being undertaken by them in coordination with state police forces with an aim to deny ‘space’ to the Left Wing Extremists and to counter them beyond the field operations. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed close to a lakh armed personnel and a heavy assortment of weapons and gadgets to tackle the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in various states of the country. “We are now going to the villages and we are trying to see that action is taken against their (Maoists) overground supporters

formed that all those people who have been found to have helped the Naxalite cadres in planning, aiding and executing an attack on security forces are the ones who are on their radar primarily and such persons are being tracked and apprehended or arrested as part of this new strategy to counter the LWE challenge. Bhatnagar, a 1983batch Indian Police Service officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, said the paramilitary force is gradually increasing its footprints into the core Naxal areas and has opened at least 15 new camps in the highly impenetrable and inhospitable jungles and terrain of south Bastar in Chhattisgarh which shares borders with Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Telangana. “If you were to look at figures this year, 160 Naxals have been neutralised in various states and the number of incidents (anti-Maoist operations) are maximum in Chhattisgarh followed by Jharkhand,” he said.

Ko z h i ko d e , S e p 3 (IANS): Kerala was put on high alert for three weeks as two more people succumbed to rat fever on Monday, taking the death toll to nine in the past three days following unprecedented floods. Seventy-one others were said to be carrying the disease in Kozhikode and Pathanamthitta districts. The disease transmits from animals to humans and the risk of getting it is high during floods. Barring Kasargode district, rains and floods had affected all the other 13 districts of the state. Around two million people in the state have come in contact with the flood waters, forcing the government to ask the people to take preventive care. Addressing reporters here after presiding over a review meeting, Health Minister K.K. Shailaja said Kerala would be on high alert for the next three weeks. “There is no need to panic... The high incidence is on account of the floods. Despite several advisories, people are not listening and taking preventive medicines as advised,” she said.

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS/ PTI): In an embarrassment to the Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court on Monday demanded to know why the police addressed the media on the arrest of five rights activists when the matter was sub-judice. “How can the police do this? The matter is subjudice,” a division bench comprising Justice S.S. Shinde and Justice Mridula Bhatkar observed while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL). Petitioner Satish Surgiv Gaikwad, who calls himself a victim of the January 1 Koregaon-Bhima caste riots, filed a PIL seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the incidents and to restrain the Pune Police from investigating it further. When the Supreme Court was seized of the matter, how can the police read out documents which could be produced as evidence in the case, the court asked, terming the police action as “wrong”. As Public Prosecutor Deepak Thakare assured the court that he would discuss the issue with the concerned police officials and seek their response, the judges posted the matter for further hearing on September 7. The petitioner Gaik-

(L-R) Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira, Gautam Navlakha, Sudha Bharadwaj, P Varavar Rao. (file)

wad also urged the NIA to take over the investigations into the Pune Police’s action against well-known rights activists in June and August in different parts of India. In June, the police had arrested Sudhir Dhawale, Rona Wilson, Surendra Gadling, Shoma Sen and Mahesh Raut. The August swoop led to the arrests of P. Varavar Rao, Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Fereira, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha. While a PIL on the second round of arrests of August 28 was heard by the Supreme Court on August 29, two days later on August 31, Maharashtra’s Additional Director-General of Police Param Bir Singh addressed a media conference in Mumbai. In that briefing, he showed documents and reiterated that a conspiracy was allegedly hatched by the five arrested activists in

connivance with the banned CPI (Maoist) “to overthrow the central government” and carry out “a Rajiv Gandhistyle assassination” to end the rule of (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi. Earlier, on August 29, Pune Deputy Commissioner of Police Shirish Sardeshpande addressed the media, first revealing the alleged conspiracies, along with a statement. On August 30, Pune Police Commissioner K. Venkatesham also spoke to the media on the same matter. Singh on August 31 spoke of weapons allegedly being procured from Russai and China. The police media briefings had evoked widespread criticism from lawyers, activists and eminent personalities and even the Shiv Sena. The police action followed a probe into the Elgar Parishad of December 31,

RR Bhatnagar (file) and workers, ‘jan militia’ and other people who give them the intelligence and local support. “We are working with the local police and we are seeing that all the people who have been identified, either ‘jan militia’ or are wanted in different cases, they are rounded up (by the police). More than 500 people with the help of our forces have been taken into custody in the last one year in Chattisgarh. We are trying to see that their (Naxal) overall support is also reduced,” the DG told the news agency. A senior official heading a special combat unit in Chhattisgarh later in-

2017, organised by the Kabir Kala Manch, where allegedly inflammatory speeches were made, culminating in the Koregaon-Bhima violence in Pune district on January 1. Presently, the five arrested activists are under house arrest till September 6, as per the apex court orders.

Govt are toppled by people not Maoists: Sena

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS): With speculation about Justice Ranjan Gogoi becoming the next Chief Justice of India nearly over, the next 19 working days will witness pronouncement of judgments on a series of significant issues such as Aadhaar, Ayodhya title suit, prohibition to the entry of menstruating women in Sabrimala temple, the “discriminatory” adultery law and the reservation in promotion for SC/ST. Another important verdict would be at what stage a politician, facing criminal cases, would be considered disqualified from entering the electoral fray. This judgment would go a long way in cleansing the legislatures of politicians with criminal antecedents. All these important matters are awaiting judgment from the constitution benches headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra who is going to demit office on October 1 though his last day in office is October 2, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. These 19 days will also see conclusion of the hearing on the challenge to female genital mutilation, a practice among Dawoodi Bohra community; and whether a Parsi woman after marrying a non-Parsi be debarred from participating

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in religious activities of the community including the last rites of her father. On the practice of ‘female genital mutilation’ (FGM) in Dawoodi Bohra community, the Centre has stated that it was violative of bodily integrity which is a part of right to privacy and dignity. The Ayodhya matter is limited to the question whether challenge to 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment would be heard by a three-judge bench or a larger bench. The Muslim litigants have contended that challenge should be heard by larger bench as 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict relies on a 1994 top court judgment which had held that mosques were not an integral part of religious practice of offering prayers. They are seeking re-

consideration of 1994 verdict. Apparently, there is nothing unpredictable in the position of the court. The Supreme Court while juncking the instant triple talaq had said that the the fundamental rights would prevail over the religious practice that teases them. No matter which way the Aadhaar verdict goes, the crux of it would be data protraction as during the course of the hearing, the court had repeatedly underlined the need for data protection pointing to its great commercial value and of immense interest to non-State actors in business world. The draft data protection bill as suggested by Justice S.N. Krishna is yet to be brought before Parliament and it is unlikely to happen soon.

Article 35A: PDP criticises ASG’s stand in Supreme Court S r i nag a r , S e p 3 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party Monday condemned the remarks of the state counsel before the Supreme Court in a litigation related to Article 35-A of the Constitution, and said Governor S P Malik should ensure “a bias-free” and strong legal position of the state administration. “The PDP has time and again raised the demand for retaining as well as empowering the constitutional powers (accorded) to Jammu and Kashmir and we strongly condemn the remarks made by the leading counsel in the matter,” PDP chief spokesperson Rafi Ahmad Mir said in a statement. He was reacting to the

stand taken by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) of India Tushar Mehta, who was representing the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the Supreme Court last week. During the hearing, the ASG agreed to the contention that Article 35A and certain aspects needed to be debated upon and said, “It can’t be denied that there is an aspect of gender discrimination in it (Article 35A)”. Article 35-A, which was incorporated in the Constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order, accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and bars people from outside the state from acquiring any immovable property in the state.

It denies property rights to a woman who marries a person from outside the state. The provision, which leads to such women from the state forfeiting their right over property, also applies to their heirs. Mir said the previous government led by the party had engaged top lawyers to ensure that the state government has a strong legal position while defending Article 35-A. “The former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti periodically reviewed the progress of the case, directing the state’s law department to file appropriate and crystal clear response to ensure that the sentiments of the people are honoured,” he said.

Draft policy proposes app to provide info on diseases New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI): A draft policy on the prevention and control of hemoglobinopathies, thalassemia and sickle cell disease proposes creation of a web-based application providing information in simple language about the complications and management of the diseases. Titled ‘Prevention and Control of Hemoglobinopathies- Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease and variant Hemoglobins in India’, the draft prepared by the Union Health Ministry also proposes training of Asha workers in rural areas to identify subjects with severe anaemia which could be likely to be due to thalassemia major or sickle cell disease, apart from advocating promoting research to develop innovative treatments. The policy also recommends setting up of a patient registry for thalassemia and sickle cell disease to obtain information

on the number of persons affected and the number of carriers to estimate patients who require various services. Hemoglobinopathy is a kind of genetic defect that results in abnormal structure of one of the globin chains of the hemoglobin molecule. Thalassemia and Sickle cell diseases are two common genetic disorders that are chronic, life restricting and require long and specialized treatment. According to the draft, it is estimated that there are almost 3.6 to 3.9 crore carriers of ß-thalassemia in India, and about 10,000 to 15,000 babies with ß-thalassemia major are born each year and around 1,50,000 are of patients with Thalassemia major. For sickle cell disease, there are about 25,00,000 carriers of the gene (Hemoglobin AS), and about 1,25,000 patients of sickle cell disease, the draft has said.

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here are far too many unscrupulous traders who are selling highly adulterated food items. Food safety that should include stringent inspections of kitchens and cooking items used in all restaurants and hotels. The recent ban on imported fish varieties continues and in a way, this has given a big opportunity for local fish growers to meet the insatiable market demand. In Dimapur, the system for preventing or detecting fake and adulterated items is still not in place. The market is flooded with items most of which are potentially harmful when consumed over a long period. The world of fast food is itself a source of many harmful food items which are laced with additions to make the appearance alluring and also to taste good. There are also harmful chemical substances used for artificial ripening such as carbide; chemical dyes sprayed on vegetables to make them look fresh and green or steroids and hormones fed to cattle, especially pigs for fast growth by 40% over normal growth. There are also additives such as gluten used in bakery products, which is known to cause stomach ulcers and banned in many states. Poultry and their produce, milk and items of meat are also not free from chemicals for the sake of profit. Chemical dyes used for artificial colouring in food items including recycled oil are also common offenses which have to be rooted out. Mono Sodium Glutamate(MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats. MSG as a food ingredient remains controversial. In Australia and New Zealand, no food additive — including MSG- is approved for use in food until its safety has been established by FSANZ. Consumption of food laced with MSG can cause headaches, worsen asthma, cause chest pain or palpitations, or cause mild mood changes or other symptoms, all of which are collectively referred to as Chinese Restaurant Syndrome (because MSG is commonly found in Asian-style meals).Some of the popular foods that have a significant content of MSG include the popular KFC, flavoured Pringles, Doritos etc. Another highly toxic substance added to extend shelf life of processed food such as noodles is Tertiary-Butyl Hydro Quinone (TBHQ) also remains for long time in the stomach. TBHQ is a by product of petroleum industry and listed as “antioxidant” but it is only a synthetic chemical with antioxidant properties not a natural antioxidant. This substance is also used in all processed foods sold by popular McDonalds chicken, Kellogg’s Cheez-It crackers, Reese’s peanut butter cups, crackers, frozen pizza etc. There are also many more who sell expired food items including medicines. These require to be constantly monitored. While various state government throughout the country have been pulling up their respective departments responsible for consumer affairs, environment and food safety to name a few to prevent offences having serious consequences on the health and lives of people; the government of Nagaland appears to be not proactive as desired. Perhaps it is in this field, that voluntary organisations need to be roped in and given some basic training to detect harmful food items in the market after which the government can take legal action.

DailyDevotion Pouring Out the Water of Satisfaction He would not drink it, but poured it out to the Lord. —2 Samuel 23:16 What has been like “water from the well of Bethlehem” to you recently— love, friendship, or maybe some spiritual blessing (2 Samuel 23:16)? Have you taken whatever it may be, even at the risk of damaging your own soul, simply to satisfy yourself? If you have, then you cannot pour it out “to the Lord.” You can never set apart for God something that you desire for yourself to achieve your own satisfaction. If you try to satisfy yourself with a blessing from God, it will corrupt you. You must sacrifice it, pouring it out to God— something that your common sense says is an absurd waste. How can I pour out “to the Lord” natural love and spiritual blessings? There is only one way— I must make a determination in my mind to do so. There are certain things other people do that could never be received by someone who does not know God, because it is humanly impossible to repay them. As soon as I realize that something is too wonderful for me, that I am not worthy to receive it, and that it is not meant for a human being at all, I must pour it out “to the Lord.” Then these very things that have come to me will be poured out as “rivers of living water” all around me (John 7:38). And until I pour these things out to God, they actually endanger those I love, as well as myself, because they will be turned into lust. Yes, we can be lustful in things that are not sordid and vile. Even love must be transformed by being poured out “to the Lord.” If you have become bitter and sour, it is because when God gave you a blessing you hoarded it. Yet if you had poured it out to Him, you would have been the sweetest person on earth. If you are always keeping blessings to yourself and never learning to pour out anything “to the Lord,” other people will never have their vision of God expanded through you.

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Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war. ~ Donald Trump

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hen I was young, India was flooded with comic books of Archie, Superman and War. The two central pages and the back advertised things for sale in America: party treats, Halloween costumes. The maximum space was given to advertising seahorses for aquaria. For one dollar you could get 6 sea horses who were “magical”. They would make you gasp with their tricks. Millions of seahorses lost their lives to these advertisements before people realized that the chances of seahorses surviving in a home aquarium were nil. From then to now, seahorses continue to be poached and killed in different ways, even though all 40 species are endangered and some close to extinction. India has 5, the Spiny, Great, Yellow, Hedgehog and Three Spot Seahorse. UK has two, but they have not been seen for the last two years and may be extinct. The Seahorse is indeed magical in its uniqueness. Seahorses are fish with heads shaped like tiny horses. Their size varies from half an inch to 14 inches. They inhabit mainly tropical and temperate coastal waters, living in coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass beds and estuaries. Unlike most other fish, seahorses have an exo-skeleton. Their bodies are made up of hard, external, bony plates that are fused together with a fleshy covering. They do not have scales. They also have a neck and a snout that points down. They breathe through gills and have a swim bladder. They have a long, snakelike, tail. This allows them to grip onto sea-grasses and corals, preventing them from being washed away by strong currents. Seahorses live in shallow, weedy areas. In winter they move into deeper waters.

They are poor swimmers. They propel themselves by using a small fin on their back that flutters up to 35 times per second. Fins located near the back of the head are used for steering. They swim upright and avoid predators by mimicking the colour of nearby plants, and they can change colour very quickly. They eat small crustaceans, like shrimps. Since they have no teeth and no stomach, food passes through their digestive systems so quickly that they must eat almost constantly to stay alive. They can consume 3,000 or more brine shrimp per day. Their long, thin snouts probe into small nooks and, when they find it, they vacuum it up through their snouts which can expand if their prey is larger than the snout. Their eyes are as remarkable as the rest of them. They work independently. This means they can look forwards and backwards at the same time. This is particularly useful as they hunt for food by sight. Seahorses pair for life. They meet daily to reinforce their pair bonding with an elaborate courtship display. As they approach each other, they change colour. The male circles around the female and the pair often spiral around an object with their tails linked together. Then the female goes back to her territory. The male is the only male creature who can actually get pregnant. The female transfers her eggs to the male, which he selffertilises in his pouch. The number of eggs can vary: from 50-150 for smaller species, to 1500 for larger species. The babies are born in 14 – 28 days in the pouch. Giving birth can be a long process, with contractions lasting up to 12 hours. Baby seahorses are on their own as soon as they are born. They hatch after 45 days in the brood

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An imperative pouch. They float together in small groups, clinging to each other using their tails. They must find food and hide from predators as soon as they’re born. They spend the first two to three weeks of their lives drifting along in the plankton layer of the ocean. Less than one in a thousand will survive long enough to become an adult due to predators. Will you ever see a seahorse? Probably not. They are expected to be gone in another 20 years. Eight species are severely endangered, and the Cape Seahorse of South Africa will disappear in the next two years due to water pollution and development. India’s hedgehog seahorse and the flat faced seahorse are also expected to be gone in five years. Habitat degradation and destruction due to coastal development, marine pollution, coral reef destruction, and landbased deforestation. Deforestation leads to increased siltation in surrounding marine waters, suffocating sea grass beds and killing coral reefs. But none of the above is as bad as the commercial reasons that are killing them. The first reason is the same for all wild animals across the world: the Chinese nonsensical native medicine (TCM). This takes 150 MILLION seahorses from the wild annually for “growth” and aphrodisiacs. Seahorses have high levels of collagen, which Chinese women use as a substitute for Botox. The Curio Trade takes

approximately ten million seahorses from the wild. Along with shells and starfish they are sold as souvenirs and jewellery after being left to die in the sun so that their dried bodies are intact. Dried seahorses range from 600 – 3000 dollars per kilo, almost the weight of gold. For instance, in UK alone, the Seahorse Trust says that seahorses, corals, pipefish baby sharks and crocodiles, brought in from Asia, are sold in hundreds of beach shops as mementoes – even though they are banned for sale in the UK. It is illegal to kill, take or disturb seahorses in British waters, so they are imported from abroad. The majority of seahorses, found for sale in the UK, come from the Far East and some are sold here for as little as a few pounds. The import and export of seahorses has been controlled under CITES, an international treaty that protects trading in wildlife, since 2004, but countries like Indonesia, Japan, Norway and South Korea chose to opt out of the trade rules set by CITES. Sites like ebay are selling seahorses openly – and illegally. The aquarium trade takes an estimated ten million seahorses from the wild. Less than .01 % survive more than two weeks. The aquarium trade is exclusively driven by North America (thanks to generations growing up on Archie comics). In Maharashtra, seahorses are sold openly in unlicensed aquarium shops. The second big reason

seahorses are dying out is because of the trawlers. They are a by-catch in the shrimp trawl and other fisheries off of Florida, Mexico, Central America, and South America. In India, millions are being killed every day in Tamil Nadu alone. Tamil fishermen drop heavy nets from their trawlers that go deep into the ocean. Every living creature in the area is caught. Brought out of the water, they die. The fishermen choose what they want to sell and all the rest – the tiny fish, seahorses and sea cucumbers (both protected by law) – are mashed and sold to the poultry industry to be fed to chickens, to the aquarium industry as pet food or to be made into oils. They are sold for next to nothing (Rs 2- Rs 4 per kg). This kind of bottom trawling is wreaking havoc in the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait by destroying the habitat as well. So we are destroying our waters, marine resources and all our species to feed chickens? Does this make sense? The State fisheries department has no records of the trawlers, or what they catch. They have no record, or knowledge, about which species are caught, or even what species actually exist in the waters of Tamil Nadu. This became obvious when researchers from the University of Columbia, Canada did an investigation. No checks have ever been made on what the trawlers bring in, even though nothing is hidden. In Tuticorin and Rameshwaram, for instance, the researchers said that mounds of marine life, brought in by different vessels, is strewn all over the beaches. Project Seahorse did an undercover investigation in India and found not just the illegal sale of the fishing “by-catch”, but that India is

also illegally exporting seahorses by mislabelling them. Till 2000 the Marine Products Export Development Authority MPEDA was exporting 4 million seahorses a year. Then it became illegal under the Wildlife Protection Act. But the export is still going on from Chennai. The Forest officials take no interest in marine wildlife and know nothing about wild sea species, even though the Act comes under them. Not a single raid has ever been conducted on illegal exporters of seahorses, even though they are well known. Seahorses are an important part of the marine world, and saving them is an imperative. They serve as flagship species for a wide range of marine conservation issues. Are we going to sit back and let seahorses become the dinosaurs of our generation? You can make a difference by: 1. Refusing to buy seahorse souvenirs and wild caught seahorses for aquarium. You should also report to me all shops that are selling these. 2. Promote re-aforestation along coastlines. 3. One of the more effective ways is to make those areas into wildlife reserves and allow the ecosystem to return to its natural state. Marine reserves are very important. 4. You need to help change by bring public pressure on the government. Current fishing practices and laws have to be changed. MPEDA and the Forest Departments must start patrolling. 5. Sea horse cultivation must take the place of taking them from the wild. Captive breeding projects are being done abroad, why not in India? To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem We cannot be yoked together with unbelievers A brief response to my article ‘At last Holy See wilted: No talk, act now’ W e take a very serious view at the way the BJP party is heading with its new president Mr. Temjen Imna who is also a minister in the present Government. He has done some things that has not been heard in the history of Nagaland. Of recent times he has followed Hindu traditions of bringing a dead man’s ashes of a burnt body to Nagaland purporting to be an action of honour. He openly and blatantly displayed Hindu worship. This is a rotten example of a leader of Nagaland. We are asking that whichever church he belongs to, that they take action. It is time for the church to show we cannot be yoked together with unbelievers. Where do we draw the line? If this leader is intent in bringing a Hindu culture and religion to Christian Nagaland, we will not stand by and act cowardly and spineless. How far does the Baptist Churches want to compromise when most of the leaders of Nagaland are its members? We appreciate NBCC for speaking out against BJP earlier, as BJP clearly is a very pro Hindu party and very religious in nature. They have introduced Yoga to all institutions, and want legislate study of Bhagavat Gita in all schools. We

seriously object to the fact that that Christmas day was declared a ‘good governance day’. Ever since BJP party came to power many Christian NGOs and charitable organisation has been shut down. Many churches have been destroyed and pastors killed and beheaded, Christian schools and hospitals destroyed. In a boastful manner a leader claimed that it is the BJP party that brings development and not Jesus. In a sinister design they have forced citizens into dreadful ‘Ghar Wapsi’ or else….With some of this events NBCC was forthright in speaking against BJP party. Why did not the individual Baptist churches take the issue seriously? The BJP party called Christians churches blind and leading the blind. It certainly seems so as the Hindu party marches in and exploits the gullible and the corrupt. If Mr Imna has to answer to his church, Mr Rio and Mr Zeliang will have to answer for courting the BJP as well.. Those who don’t want to be Christians anymore let them declare openly. Christ is about to come and so let’s prepare our house and keep it in order lest hell swallows up the entire nation. Lord help us. Citizens Believers Movement, Dimapur, Media Cell

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leased to read a rejoinder the victims—children, women absolved? The victims accordto my article entitled At and adherents are openly com- ing to the reports show trauma Last Holy See Wilted: ing out and testifying. A com- and total wreckage of their No Talk, Act Now, appeared mon thread that weaves all the lives as they could not come in Nagaland Post on the 3rd abuses whatever may be the to terms of what they experiSeptember, 2018, unfolds cer- nature, gravity and magnitude enced when they were young tain unfounded utterances of the abuse the power that the and adolescents. Let not the that need clarity and brevity. ecclesiastical authorities wield. church as usual offer homilies Though the article embarks on There have been numerous in- and intercessory prayers. The specific entity as it progresses depth investigations, amylases church should go beyond these it covers all the churches be and findings that extensively narratives and gestures. it—Roman Catholic, Protes- cover the abuses of those conThe reports and other tant or Orthodox categorically sidered to be the custodians records concerning the abuses bringing to the fore Catholic of the church and certainly a and other nefarious acts of (universal) Church irrespective few merit mentioning: Murphy those associated with the Cathof doctrinal and creedal differ- Report 2009, Ferns Report, olic Church should become entiations. Certainly, the article Raphoe Report, Limark Report public and be left to the judihas not been selective and par- and the Pennsylvania Report. ciary to take its own course of tial, but did take up the recent These reports comprehensive action. When the Church talks episodes that concerns the Ro- covers the abuses with defini- aloud about truth and justice, man Catholic Church and thus tive periodization. then she should not tamper draws inference to Catholic Catholic Church certainly with the process—justice and (universal) that denotes Ro- controls huge properties, mon- truth. Those who are conman Catholic, Protestant and eys and institutions. Church- cerned about the victims insist Orthodox churches. While related institutions and orga- on retribution and reparation deliberating and analyzing nization may be employing justice. Let us not eulogize and the issues, objectivity has been thousands and thousands of cover up the facts and injustices observed all through. However, people, facilitating education the rejoinder posits more emo- and extending health care. whoever it may be. In tune to tional outbursts—subjectivity, Catholic Church across the this, let me invoke two verses and certainly not rationality, world may be engaged in de- that concludes my response to openness and factuality. velopment initiatives, char- the rejoinder: Jesus then said More and more new find- ity works and awareness pro- to the Jews, who had believed ings and reports keep emerging grams. A simple question that in him, ‘If you continue in my about the Church be it Roman at this point may be asked: So word, you are truly my disistrict Hospital being the only hospital in Longleng despite deficit Catholic, Protestant Churches what? Does it mean the abuses ciples, and you will know the infrastructural facilities, inadequate medical personnel, lack of basic or Orthodox Churches. It is a and agonies perpetrated by the truth, and truth will make you diagnostic laboratory, the medical authority try to provide the desired positive sign that in recent times bishops and priests against the free’ (John 8: 31-32 RSV). Dr. John Mohan Razu those who have been abused, women, children and others be services with the limited resources available to them. People of Longleng and surrounding villages seek this hospital for emergency health care services. Some people come for outpatient treatment and some admitted in hospital if it’s not complicated and refer otherwise. On a daily basis a number of patients are admitted. But it’s regretted that there’s no single canteen or restaurant in the hospital vicinity. The family members or relatives of patients supply tea, meal and other food items every now and then from home. It needs additional helper. It consumes time. It consumes fuel for those vehicle users in bringing those things. For those who comes from villages it’s more troublesome. There are many local unemployed youth who can take up startup venture in opening restaurant in hospital. They should know the in-patients needs and Sir, We the students of Class IX & X along with the staff and SMDC of GHS Yisemyong, provide basic services like tea drinks, food items for immediate consumption Mokokchung, through this column, would like to stand in solidarity with our dear RMSA and in return they will generate income. If the individual cannot do this the hospital authority may be provided a teachers. We feel it is right as they stand for their right against the plight that the directives of space for accommodation in inviting a bid for opening canteen in the hospital. the government will cause them. However, as they do so, it is also hampering the classes which will ultimately affect the board exam results. There has been much change since RMSA teachIn such a way we can create an opportunity for people to help the people. If the local do not do, there are many clever miyas who are looking ers have been inducted to the School Education; with the learning as well as the results. In this for a viable place for business will completely dominate our economy a few light, it is our earnest request that the Government through their esteemed judgment solve the opportunity lies in us. issue at the earliest keeping in mind the best interest of the teachers as well as the students. Bausha (Paüwüng), Longleng Akumtoshi, Teacher GHS Yisemyong

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Probe Adani’s coal scam: Cong

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nesia. After that, the group moved the Bombay High Court on August 28. The DRI had alleged that the companies inflated the price of coal they were importing from Indonesia to siphon off money abroad and to avail higher power tariff compensation. “In October 2014, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence announced that there was a huge scam on coal import and a probe was initiated on the overinvoicing of import of coal. On March 31, 2016, DRI gave a new statement that 40 companies are involved in this scam and it is worth Rs 29,000 crore,” said Ramesh. In September 2017, a PIL was filled at the Delhi High Court by an NGO run by (Advocate) Prashant Bhushan and it demanded a Special Investigative Team (SIT) probe.

“On March 9, 2018, DRI in a litigation in the Delhi High Court said there was no need for an SIT and that it was probing the 40 companies and showcause notices were issued to four companies,” he said, adding the companies given notices belonged to Gautam Adani, Anil Ambani and the Essar group. Seventy per cent coal import in our country is done by Adani Group of Companies, he said. “Adani Group filed a litigation in the Singapore court urging the documents, which are available with SBI (State Bank of India) Singapore branch, on the issue should not be given to the Indian government,” he said. On May 20, 2016, the then Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia (now Finance Secretary) wrote to SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya saying the bank should provide those documents to DRI so that the probe could be completed, he said. “After four days, she replied to Adhia saying the documents can’t be provided because it was against Singapore law,” the Congress leader added. Taking a dig at Modi, Ramesh said the Prime

KSU opposes PSC suspends stir; govt assures to appoint DEO, SDEO redeployment...

(From p-1) However, PSC threatened to resume its agitation, if the government failed to meet its demand within the timeframe, and warned that the government would be held entirely responsible for any consequences that could occur during the course of protest. Mane lamented that the government was well aware that Longleng district did not have DEO for the last six months and SDEO for the last three months. But, he alleged that the government did not take any initiative in spite of repeated representations. It may be recalled that PSC has been demanding appointment of DEO and SDEO in Longleng district. And having received no positive response from the government, PSC resorted to an agitation programme in a phased manner, starting with wearing of black badges from September 1.

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(From p-1) But, he asserted that RMSA did not have any means of getting additional fund to maintain their existing salary of Rs 31,315. According to Aier, RMSA State mission office had also issued a notice to the teachers to attend to their duties, but went unheeded. He urged all the agitating teachers to take a decision as an individual on whether to accept the offered salary or not and report to their respective DEOs. Aier also provided relevant official documents to substantiate his claims.

(From p-1) T h e s t u d e n t b o dy pointed out that, following introduction of the policy by DoSE, many educational institutions in Mon were now facing shortage of subject teachers as there had been no replacement from other districts following shunting out of the existing teachers. The union appealed to the department concerned to exclude Mon district from the redeployment policy till new replacements were immediately made. Stating that redeploying or transferring teachers outside the districts was against the interest of students, KSU urged DoSE to withhold the police and retain existing teachers. It also warned of not allowing such policy to be carried out in Mon district.

Minister went to Singapore three times in four years but could not get the documents. “Did the PM raise this issue with them? We want to ask him even after meeting Singapore Prime Minister (Li Hsein Loong) four times, why he couldn’t get those documents from Singapore SBI. It is not a Singapore government-run organisation. Even Singapore PM came to India once. They have a good rapport,” he said. “The probe has been stalled for four years. But no action has been taken against the company so far,” Ramesh said. He also stated that the CBI had registered an FIR in the case on January 22 this year. He asked the Prime Minister what action had he taken to get those papers from Singapore SBI. “They will keep writing letters but nothing will happen to the investigation because it is a case of crony capitalism,” Ramesh said. “We demand the the DRI probe should be impartial and time-bound. The government should talk to the Singapore government and all papers should be provided to the DRI,” he said.

C h e nna i , S e p 3 (IANS): Former Union Minister and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the organ transplant scam in Tamil Nadu. In a statement here, Ramadoss citing a news report said that at a time when several Indian patients were waiting for organ transplant, organs harvested from a person declared brain dead in Salem were transplated to foreign nationals admitted in two hospitals here. Ramadoss said a Keralite youth, P. Manikandan, was declared brain dead by a private hospital in Salem after he met with

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an accident in Tamil Nadu in May 2018. The PMK leader said the family members of Manikandan was forced to agree for organ harvest by the hospital officials. The relatives of the deceased then complained

to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who then wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami who instituted a probe. As per the probe report, the heart and lung of Manikandan were harvested. The hear t, which was orginally meant for a Ukranine national, was transplated to a Lebanese national in a private hospital and the lung was transplated to an Israeli patient, Ramadoss said. Although there were Indian patients who were ahead in the wait list for organ transplant, the two harvested organs were given to foreign patients. Ramadoss said a senior government official

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DIMAPUR: Responding to a certain question why RMSA 2013 and SSA 2010 & 2013 batch teachers were not brought under the purview of the office memorandum (OM) that was served on contractual subject teachers under RMSA vis-à-vis new fixed pay, the RMSA 2013 batch teachers have clarified they were appointed as regular employees by the directorate of school education, Government of Nagaland. In a press release, NRMSATA 2013 president, Mhasikholie Paul Belho, and general secretary, Vika S Sumi, stated that as per appointment order RMSA 2013 batch teachers enjoyed a pay band with all other allowances/rates prescribed by the government of Nagaland from time to time with effect from the date of joining and deduction towards NPS and GIS. They said their appointment order was issued by the directorate of school education and not by RMSA mission. They also said that the particular OM was not applicable to RMSA 2013 and SSA 2010 & 2013 batch.

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Panaji, Sep 3 (PTI): The opposition Congress demanded Monday that President’s rule be imposed in Goa in the wake of the absence of chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who is currently in the US for a medical treatment. Congress’ Goa spokesman Ramakant Khalap said the state is facing a “constitutional crisis”, and that he has sought an appointment with Governor Mridula Sinha to press for his party’s demand for President’s rule. Parrikar has been “constantly absent” from the state because of health reasons, without handing over his charge to anyone, he said. Also, Goa’s power minister Pandurang Madkaikar and urban development minis-

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R a l e g an S i dd h i (Maha), Sep 3 (PTI): Social activist Anna Hazare will sit on a hunger strike here from October 2 over issues like appointment of Lokpal and welfare measures for the agrarian sector, including Rs 5,000 monthly pension for farmers. According to a statement here on Monday, Hazare also sought implementation of the Swaminathan Commission recommendations to alleviate the plight of farmers, who have been facing serious economic crisis for the last few years. The government has not acted on these demands despite repeated requests, it said. Hazare has also sought that each farmer in the country get Rs 5,000 pension per month, an aide of the social activist said. The 80-year-old antigraft activist will launch the protest at his native village, on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Hazare sat on a hunger strike in Delhi in March this year raising the demands, but had called it off after assurance from the government that necessary steps would be taken in this regard.

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New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS): Taking the attack further against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over crony-capitalism, the Congress on Monday targeted the centre over a stalled probe against the Adani Group and demanded a time-bound, independent probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into an alleged Rs 29,000-crore scam involving over-valuation of coal imports. D ay s a f t e r A d a n i Group moved the Bombay High Court seeking to quash all Letters Rogatory (LRs) issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the Congress launched a frontal attack on the Prime Minister and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for being silent on the scam involving “Modi’s industrialist friend” Gautam Adani. “Jailtley writes blogs on every issue, but he is silent on this. He should write a blog on this. He doesn’t have the power to take any action,” said Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh. Earlier, a Singapore court had rejected Adani Global’s plea, seeking a stay to produce documents pertaining to coal imports to India mostly from Indo-

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Mumbai, Sep 3 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday asked all scheduled commercial banks with more than 10 branches to appoint an internal ombudsman (IO). The apex bank has, however, excluded regional rural banks (RRBs) from appointing IOs. The internal ombudsman scheme was introduced by the RBI to strengthen the internal grievance of banks and to ensure that the complaints of the customers are redressed. In order to further enhance the independence of the IO and also to strengthen the monitoring system over functioning of the IO mechanism, the central bank said it has reviewed the arrangement in the form of ‘Internal Ombudsman Scheme, 2018’. “The IO shall examine customer complaints which are in the nature of deficiency in service on the part of the bank, that are partly or

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KOHIMA, SEP 3 (NPN): The Kalos Society’s Generic Pharmacy under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) and Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings India (BPPI) was inaugurated in Pfutsero on September 1 by Welete Kapfo, PS

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Kolkata, Sep 3 (PTI): The two-day mass casual leave on September 4 and 5 called by the United Forum of Reserve Bank Officers and Employees (UFRBOE) has been deferred after discussion with the bank management, the union said Monday. “Consequent to series of meeting between top management of Reserve Bank of India with unions, the forum has decided to defer the programme of mass casual leave scheduled on September 4 and 5 to first week of January, 2019 in response to the bank’s request to give some more time to resolve the demands,” a UFRBOE statement said. The mass casual leave programme was likely to have paralysed operations of the central bank and other major lenders across the country.

stressed or non-performing assets and these continuously continued to grow up which is why the banking sector stopped giving credit to the industry,” Rajiv Kumar said. The Niti Aayog vice chairman said that the industry that drives the nation’s economy was not getting money from the banks leading to sluggishness in the market and decline in GDP growth rate. He said, “In fact in some cases like the medium and small scale industries, their credit actually shrank. There was a negative growth in some years. And, then even to the large industries, the growth of credit came down to one per cent or 2.5 per cent and in some quarters even nega-

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tive.” “This has been the instance of historically the highest deleveraging of the commercial credit to the industries in India’s economic history. Never has been seen such a consistent year upon year deleveraging of credit. This is the cause for the slowdown of the growth. And, this is what has been compensated by the government by the ramping up of the public capital expenditure,” Rajiv Kumar said. The GDP growth rate for April-June quarter of 2018-19 has been recorded at 8.2 per cent. Over 8 per cent of quarterly growth was registered last time in the first quarter of 2016-17. So, after eight quarters, Indian economy grew at over 8 per cent. The GDP growth rate had dipped to 5.7 per cent in what seems to have been the bottoming out of the economy. The latest GDP growth rate was attributed to the good quarterly performance to 13.5 per cent growth in the manufacturing sector and near 9 per cent in the construction sector.

The process of migration of existing assessees to the GSTN had started in a phased manner from November 2016. Once a business migrates to GST regime, it is given a provisional ID. After that, in the second stage, the business has to log in to the GSTN portal and give details of its business, such as the main place of business, additional place of business, directors and bank account details. Thereafter, the business has to verify its registration through digital signature, or by generating an electronic verification code (EVC). Many businesses, who were earlier registered with excise, service tax, VAT regime, had not completed the second stage of migration process. In the VAT regime, businesses with turnover upto Rs 500,000 were exempt. However, in Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the exemption threshold has gone up to Rs 20 lakh. Hence, all businesses who were registered under the erstwhile Indirect tax regime, need not migrate to GST regime.

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N e w D e l h i , S ep 3 (Agencies): Days after the GDP growth rate for the first quarter of 2018-19 was pegged at the highest in three years, Niti Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar has blamed former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan for a succession of declining growth rate over the last three years. Rajiv Kumar said that the GDP growth rate was declining for over half-a-dozen quarters due to the policies of Raghuram Rajan as RBI governor. Rajiv Kumar said, “There was trend of declining growth and why the growth was declining? The growth was declining because of the rising NPA, the non-performing assets in the banking sector. When this government came into office, those figures were about Rs 4 lakh crore. It rose to Rs 10.5 lakh crore by the middle of 2017.” The NPA rose and the GDP growth rate declined “because under the previous governor (Raghuram) Rajan, they had instituted new mechanisms to identify

New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI): About 1,800 businesses that were registered under the earlier VAT and service tax regime have applied for migrating to the GST regime. The GST Council, in its meeting in July, had allowed businesses with provisional GST ID to migrate to the new GST regime. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) had then asked these taxpayers to approach the jurisdictional nodal officer of the Central or state government on or before the August 31, 2018, along with provisional ID, registration number under the earlier law, reason for not migrating in the system, along with the contact details. “About 1,800 businesses have migrated to GST regime availing the latest migration window. The number could go up as the state tax officers are still compiling data,” an official told PTI. Currently, over 11.5 million businesses are registered under the GST regime, of which 6.37 million have migrated from the erstwhile service tax and VAT regime, and over 5.1 million are new registrants.

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Mehmood Qureshi after the US announced the decision. “It was all our money that we spent and they (US) were merely reimbursing it,” he said. Earlier he told the BBC Urdu that the US in principle should pay back the money to Pakistan because it was spent for a common objective to defeat terrorism and create peace and stability. “We will sit and discuss this with him (Pompeo). We will try to improve bilateral ties between the two countries. We will listen to him and present our point of view to him as well,”

he said. The US comes just days before Mr Pompeo is due to visit Pakistan to meet the country’s new Prime Minister Imran Khan. The US and others have long complained that Pakistan provides safe haven to terrorists’ networks, allowing them to carry out cross-border attacks in Afghanistan. The Pentagon’s move, which needs to be approved by the US Congress, is part of a broader suspension of aid announced in January. To a question about options for Pakistan to get the stopped funds, Mr Qureshi said Pakistan will talk to the US because the money was already spent by Pakistan. “If they don’t want to reimburse for future spending, it may be different thing. But morally and in principle, they should reimburse what we spent in the past,” he said. He said Pakistan welcomes the forthcoming visit of Mr Pompeo as it will help to understand each other’s point of view. “There are two sides

of a picture. They (US) are showing only one side of it; we will show the other side,” he said. He added that there is a trust deficit between Pakistan and the US but the government wants to improve the ties and build trust between the two countries. Mr Qureshi said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government was not responsible for the latest tension or suspension of funds by the US as the deal to reimburse Pakistan the cost of war on terror was agreed in past. He also blamed the government of former premier Nawaz Sharif for current tension with the US, Mr Qureshi said the new government of Imran Khan will take all decision keeping in mind the interests of Pakistan. US President Donald Trump since assuming office has been tough on Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups, saying Washington has got “nothing but lies & deceit” in return for millions of dollars in aid over the years.

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negotiations in Katowice and be turned into the final implementation guidelines of the Paris Agreement at COP24. “The texts capturing progress to date are not yet refined enough for this purpose,” Espinosa said. “With only six additional days for negotiations in Bangkok, the UN Climate Change is carefully coordinating demands to fully support countries in their important task,” she added. Highly technical in nature, the implementation guidelines are needed to monitor progress on climate action. Such action includes measures to deal with climate impacts such as droughts or floods and urgent support to enable developing countries to contribute to climate action. They are also essential for determining whether emissions are being reduced at an ambitious rate to achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting the global temperature increase to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and as close to 1.5 degrees as possible this century. Importantly, the guidelines are also needed to make the agreement’s institutions fully operational beyond COP24. “Every year, the impacts of climate change are getting worse. This means that every year, the poorest and most vulnerable, who have contributed almost nothing to the problem, suf-

Beijing, Sep 3 (Agencies): President Xi Jinping told African counterparts and business leaders on Monday that China’s investments on the continent have “no political strings attached”, even as Beijing is increasingly criticised over its debt-heavy projects abroad, The National reported. Xi spoke before the start of a two-day China-Africa summit that is expected to focus on his cherished Belt and Road initiative, a global trade infrastructure programme.The scheme is aimed at improving Chinese access to foreign markets and resources, and boosting Beijing’s influence abroad. It has already seen China lend billions of dollars to countries in Asia and Africa for roads, railways, ports and other major infrastructure projects. But critics warn that the Chinese leader’s project is burying some countries under enormous debt. “China does not interfere in Africa’s internal affairs and does not impose its own will on Africa,” Xi told a high-level dialogue with African leaders and business representatives hours before the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation (Focac). “China’s co-operation with Africa is clearly targeted at the major bottlenecks to development. Resources for our co-operation are not to be spent on any vanity projects, but in places where they count the most.”

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"The Yangzitong 'A' & 'B' Village Council would like to extend its sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the Commandant 7th Assam Rifles, 99 APO Kiphire and staff for initiating the process of repair/construction of Tsutha river bridge which was damaged and remain so unusable since mid-2016. This bridge serves as main link road between Seyochung and Aghunato sub-division and the district HQs of Zunheboto and Kiphire and to the rest of the state mainland considering the vital importance of this road to the larger public interest, we humbly and fervently request the Commandant 7th Assam Rifles to kindly expedite the full restoration of Tsutha river bridge at the earliest". DP-6606

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fer more,” Espinosa said. Chair of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) G r o u p G e b r u Je m b e r Endalew said: “This additional Bangkok session will be critical to the delivery of a robust, balanced and comprehensive set of implementation guidelines for the Paris Agreement at COP24.’ “Negotiators have one week in Bangkok before Katowice; time to develop these rules is running out and there remains a lot of work to be done. A lastminute rush in Katowice must be avoided so that the voices of poor and vulnerable countries are fully heard.” The LDC Group looks forward to working with other countries to develop a strong package of guidelines to implement the Paris Agreement. The 2018 Climate Weeks in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco in mid-September and Climate Week in New York towards the end of September, to name a few, are all events that rally both governments and non-Party stakeholders around climate change. “These events clearly demonstrate global momentum. They show that the world is ready to implement the Paris Agreement in the way world leaders envisaged in Paris in 2015,” Espinosa added.

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Seitheke Basa Dimapur lo LOTHA BAPTIST CHURCH ji thakthaka. Ji tsukona oyan shilo Baptist member kvutatana liko lirachosana osi vanta vanchosana nzontsu thyuta santa ji 8th Sept 2018 lo T.R. Yanthan kina 10:00 AM lo khiala. Topvu na randana vantasi tsungon/yuta jilo mmyanta rotale to jonjia ntsijantala. Convenor Church & Dev . Committee Lotha Baptist Church Seitheke Basa : Dimapur Nagaland

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DA M A S C U S, S e p 3 (Agencies): Iran’s foreign minister said at the start of a visit to Damascus on Monday that “terrorists must be purged” from Syria’s Idlib and the entire northwestern province returned to government control, AP reported. Mohammad Javad Zarif ’s comments in Damascus were reported by the semiofficial Fars news agency and came as Syrian forces and their allies are preparing for an assault on Idlib, the last opposition stronghold in the country. “Syria’s territorial integrity should be safeguarded and all tribes and groups, as one society, should start the reconstruction process, and the refugees should return to their homes,” Zarif said. He met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid alMoallem, who is just back from a visit to Moscow, and was to meet later with Syrian President Bashar Assad.

London, Sep 3 (Agencies): Officials in Brazil have blamed lack of funding for a huge fire that has ravaged the country’s National Museum, BBC reported. One of the largest anthropology and natural history collections in the Americas was almost totally destroyed in Sunday’s fire in Rio de Janeiro. There had been complaints about the dilapidated state of the museum. “We never had adequate support,” its deputy director said after the fire. Presidential candidate Marina Silva also criticised lack of investment. “Given the financial straits of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and all the other public universities the last three years, this was a tragedy that could be seen coming,” Ms Silva, a left-wing politician standing in next month’s election, tweeted. The fire started on Sunday evening, after the building - a 19th Century former royal palace - had closed for the day. The cause is not known.

YANGON, SEP 3 (IANS): A Myanmar court here on Monday jailed two Reuters reporters for seven years for breaching the Official Secrets Act while investigating violence against the Rohingya Muslims, a ruling which drew widespread flak. Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested on the night of December 12 after meeting two police officers who, according to the defendants, handed them confidential documents, the Efe news reported. Since then, both have been held without bail and have appeared 30 times before the court, which started a preliminary investigation on January 9 and formally filed charges on July 9. The case has been widely seen as a test of press freedom in Myanmar. The journalists have maintained their innocence, saying they were set up by the police. “I have no fear,” Lone, 32, said after the verdict. “I have not done anything wrong. I believe in justice, democracy and freedom.” The two men, who both have families with young children, have been in prison since their arrest in December 2017. “Today is a sad day for Myanmar, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and press freedom anywhere,” said Reuters editorin-chief Stephen Adler. He said the company will “evaluate how to proceed in the coming days, including whether to seek

No injuries have been reported, but most of the 20 million items the museum contained, including the oldest human remains ever found in the Americas, went up in flames. Brazil’s President Michel Temer said in a tweet that it was a “sad day for all Brazilians” as “200 years of work, research and knowledge were lost”. Culture Minister Sergio Sa Leitao said it was a “tragedy that could have been avoided” but a reconstruc-

tion effort would begin. A deputy director at the museum, Luiz Fernando Dias Duarte, expressed “immense anger”, and accused Brazilian authorities of a “lack of attention”. “We fought years ago, in different governments, to obtain resources to adequately preserve everything that was destroyed today.” A third of the 30 exhibition halls were closed because of budget cuts, the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper says.

In this combination image made from two photos, Reuters journalists Kyaw Soe Oo, left, and Wa Lone, are handcuffed as they are escorted by police out of the court Monday in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP /Thein Zaw)

relief in an international forum”. The judge told the court the pair had “intended to harm the interests of the state and so they have been found guilty”. Lone and Soe Oo, 28, had been collecting evidence about the execution of 10 men by the Army in the village of Inn Din in northern Rakhine. During their investigation, they were offered the documents by two police officers, but were arrested immediately afterwards for the possession of those documents. Authorities later launched their own probe into the killings, confirming the massacre took place and promising to take action against those who had taken part. The BBC said that many would see this ver-

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dict as a crushing blow to freedom of the press in Myanmar and another setback for the democracy, three years after Aung San Suu Kyi’s party triumphed in free elections. Lone and Soe Oo bowed their heads as the verdict was delivered. Wa Lone - who has missed the birth of his first child while being detained -- protested his innocence again as he was led away. Diplomats and human

rights groups widely condemned the jail sentences. The UN’s resident and humanitarian co-ordinator in Myanmar Knut Ostby said the UN had consistently called for the release of the journalists and that “a free press is essential for peace, justice and human rights for all. We are disappointed by today’s court decision”. British ambassador to Myanmar Dan Chugg said he was “extremely disappointed” by the verdict.

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The Board of Trustees, Medical Superintendent and all the staff of the Impur Christian Hospital express our profound gratitude to Indian Medical Association and especially all Doctors, Nurses and Technicians who have successfully carried out the Laparoscopic Surgery cum CME at the Impur Christian Hospital on 23rd and 24th August 2018. Your services and contribution will be ever remembered and pray that God will abundantly bless you.

CHANGTONGYA SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR We the Changtongya Senso Telongjem Dimapur with immense and honour convey our heartiest congratulations to our bonafide members. 1. Shri. P. Sendongmeren Lkr (NPS), S/o Late N. Pangnemchiba on being confered the prestigious ALL INDIA POLICE MEDAL from Govt. of India in recognation of his distinguish service. 2. Shri. I. Aküm Lkr, S/o Late Imsütiba on being promoted to Dy. Director (Tourism Dept, Govt. of Nagaland) The Senso Telongjem further wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to bless them and their family in all future endeavours. I. Nuklu Jamir I. Chungshi Lkr President, CSTD Gen. Secretary, CSTD

Firefighters work the fire at the 200-year-old National Museum of Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP)

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Bangkok, Sep 3 (IANS): Against the backdrop of severe and record heatwaves, bushfires, droughts and floods across the world, governments are convening a supplementary six-day meeting here from Tuesday to prepare the implementation guidelines of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The guidelines are needed to make the 2015 Paris Agreement work fairly and transparently for all. Following a two-year negotiation process, the implementation guidelines are set to be adopted at the annual climate conference, COP24, to be held in Katowice, Poland in December. While the talks have made modest progress, the Bangkok meeting is the last opportunity before COP24 to accelerate negotiations. “Building on progress made, countries now need to take a decisive step forward in preparing the ambitious and balanced outcome that we need in Katowice,” Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), told reporters here. Achieving success at COP24 will be challenging without the preparation of an official negotiating text on the implementation guidelines. “It will be critical for negotiators in Bangkok to produce solid text-based output that can function as the basis for the concluding

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I S L A M A BA D, S e p 3 (PTI): The $300 million that the Pentagon has decided to scrap is not a military aid to Pakistan, but what it owned to Islamabad for its support in the war against terrorism and should reimburse it, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has asserted, sparking fresh bilateral tensions ahead of a key visit. The Pentagon on Saturday announced that it will cancel $300 million aid to Pakistan over its failure to take actions against terror groups. Mr Qureshi said the matter will be taken up during Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the country on September 5. “The USD 300 million is neither aid nor assistance - it is the money Pakistan spent from its resources against militants and in the war against terrorism. This is the money they (US) are supposed to reimburse, but now either they are not willing or unable to pay back,” Mr Qureshi said during a hurriedly called press conference on Sunday

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: Pastor Meshilo Pastor CBC Seluophe Welcome Address : Mrs Neivizonuo Nyekha Secretary FPO Dimapur Speech : 1. Shri Nyamnyei Konyak Chairman, DAN 2. Shri Chozukhwu Nyekha Chairman FPO Dimapur Speech : Chief Speaker Prize Distribution : Awards Sponsored by Bharatiya Farmers Agro Business Development Co-operative Ltd. (A Multi State Co- operative Society) Vote Of Thanks : Shri Vikuosa, Member FPO Light Refreshment

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egendar y Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin “Buzz� Aldrin took a swipe at the upcoming movie “First Man� late Sunday for its director’s decision not to show the planting of the American flag on the moon during the historic 1969 mission. Aldrin, 88, who was the second man to step on the moon, behind crewmate Neil Armstrong, posted historical photos of the flag-planting and added the hashtag “Proud to be an American.� Armstrong, who died at age 82 in 2012, is the subject of “First Man,�

which stars Ryan Gosling and is scheduled to hit theatres next month. In previous posts Saturday, Aldrin shared photos of himself wearing a Tshirt with the tagline “Buzz Aldrin, Future Martian� that shows an astronaut planting the American flag on the Red Planet. He also retweeted a photo of himself saluting while standing next to an enlarged photo from the Apollo 11 mission that includes the flag on the moon. But despite the controversy, actor Gosling, a native of Canada, de-

fended the decision not to portray the flag-planting scene, saying at the Venice Film Festival that the decision was deliberate because the moon landing “transcended countries and borders.� “I think this was widely regarded in the end as a human achievement [and] that’s how we chose to view it,� Gosling told reporters. “I also think Neil was extremely humble, as were many of these astronauts, and time and time again he deferred the focus from himself to the 400,000 people who made the mission possible.� Many mocked and criticized Gosling’s decision, with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio decrying it as “total lunacy� and ignoring historical reality. “The American people paid for that mission, on rockets built by Americans, with American technology & carrying American astronauts. It wasn’t a UN mission,� Rubio tweeted. But on Friday, Rick and Mark Armstrong, sons of the late astronaut, along

with biographer James R. Hansen, released a statement pushing back against criticism and saying director Damien Chazelle’s film is “quite the opposite� of being “anti-American.� They added that the remarks about the film have been made largely by those who haven’t actually seen the movie yet. “This stor y is human and it is universal. Of course, it celebrates an America achievement. It also celebrates an achievement ‘for all mankind,’� the statement said, adding that “the filmmakers chose to focus on Neil looking back at the earth, his walk to Little West Crater, his unique, personal experience of completing this journey, a journey that has seen so many incredible highs and devastating lows.� Chazelle himself also released a statement, insisting the omitting of the planting of the U.S. flag had nothing to do with politics. (FoxNews)

It’s because of Salim Khan that I became Shah Rukh Khan: SRK

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uperstar Shah Rukh Khan, who marked his presence at the grand finale of Salman Khanhosted game show “Dus Ka Dum 3�, says he owes his success and fame to Salman’s father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan. The 52-year-old actor, Shah Rukh said in a statement: “The first time I came to Mumbai as a struggling actor, I had my meals at Salman’s place where Salim Khanji supported me a lot. It is because of them I have become ‘Shah Rukh Khan’. I have come on the show only because of Salman and I will go wherever he tells me to go.� Shah Rukh participated in the show with actress Rani Mukerji. They relived memories of their film “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai� with Salman, who had done a cameo role in the film. The “Raees� star will next be seen in Aanand L Rai’s “Zero�, alongside Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. Salman is currently shooting for film “Bharat�. (IANS)

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Critics’ take on Lady Gaga’s film debut ‘A Star Is Born’

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ver since the trailer for ‘A Star Is Born’ dropped back in June fans have been eagerly awaiting the fourth incarnation of the romantic flick. The remake (of a remake of a remake) of the 1937 classic has been given a modern update, starring Bradley Cooper (also in his directorial debut) as boozing country singer Jackson Maine who falls in love with Ally, a talented young waitress-cum-singer (Lady Gaga), and was given its premier at Venice Film Festival last Friday (31st August). The reactions across the board have been positive, praising in particular Cooper’s direction, and Gaga’s performance. A first review for Talkhouse, accidentally published ahead of embargo last week, lauded ‘A Star Is Born’ as an “instant classic�, saying: “It’s one of those rare movies that grabs you from the opening shot and then just gets better and

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or those who revere Lata Mangeshkars “Chalte chalte yuhi koi mil gaya tha�, the mellow ‘mujra’ melody composed by the great Ghulam Mohammed for the mythic Meena Kumaris swan song in “Pakeezah�, the new version of the song by Pakistan singer Atif Aslam for a Bollywood film titled “Mitron�, is a shocker. It takes the delicate notes of the original tune, wrenches them out of context and leaves us with a spill-over version of the original which no one can identify as the memorabilia from “Pakeezah�, except those responsible

for this duplication. And the composition is credited to Tanishk Bagchi. Lata Mangeshkar, the living legend who sang the song in “Pakeezah� to immortality, has luckily not heard Atif ’s version. “And I don’t want to hear it. This trend of remixing old songs saddens me. Where is the creativity in simply lifting acknowledged, beloved classics and shuffling the notes around? I’ve even heard that the lyrics are changed in the remixes. By whose consent? “The original poets and composers wrote what

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they had to. Nobody has Singer and BJP MP the right to tamper with Babul Supriyo, no fan the creativity of these great of Ati’’s singing, said: composers and lyricists.� “Today, even the‘‘poetic’

term ‘’artistic liberty’ is at the verge of extinction. With due respect (and disrespect) to Atif Aslam, as a singer myself, I will observe a 2 minute silence to mourn rather than offering a comment.� Singer Alka Yagnik, whose song “Dilbar dilbar� was recently remixed for “Satyameva Jayate�, said� “Why don’t they make a new song and make it a superhit if they can, instead of picking up an already superhit song, distorting it, and releasing it again... and then saying, ‘See, ‘t’s become so popular’! “Chalo humaare

gaanon ke saath ye zulm kartey hain (They do this with our songs)... but their audacity is increasing by the day. Now th’y’ve started doing this to Lata Didi’s song as well.� Pahlaj Nihalani, the former Chairperson of censor board, wonders why Bollywood is looking towards Pakistan for music. “Every day there is an incident. Our soldiers are being killed. We ‘an’t say artistes are immune to politics. At the end of the day, they are citizens of their country first, artistes later.� (IANS)

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better with each passing scene�. And further reviews have continued to heap praise upon the film: The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw gave the film five stars, saying: “Cooper directs and co-stars in this outrageously watchable and colossally enjoyable new version, supercharged with dilithium crystals of pure melodrama. He appears opposite a sensationally good Lady Gaga, whose ability to be part ordinary person, part extraterrestrial celebrity empress functions at the highest

level at all times.� T i m e ’s S t e p h a n i e Zacharek praised Cooper and Gaga’s sensitive onscreen relationship, saying: “The basic Star is Born story is geared so you pity the man almost more than you admire the woman. In every version, the man threatens to steal the show with his own degradation; the woman’s protective fortitude is far less interesting. But as an actor, Cooper fades into the corner at just the right moments, allowing Gaga to shine.� (NME)

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The Peren Students’ Union Nagaland with immense pride & respect extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Tsiamchi Ndang, SDO (Electrical) No I Kohima, S/O Shri. Kenreube Ndang of Peren village & Shri. Joseph Zeliang, UBSI, (Governor’s Commendation Certificate), Er. Namheu Khate, SDO (Electrical) & Shri. Dibam Zeliang, (Governor’s Gold Medal) on receiving the prestigious Awards for their outstanding contributions Er. Tsiamchi Ndang towards the people on the nd occasion of the 72 Independence Day of India, 15 Aug. 2018. We are proud of the recognition given to them for their hard work and dedication which is a great motivation for all of us. The PSUN wishes and prays that God Almighty continue to bless you and bring more laurels to our community. (Adona Herie) Secretary, PSUN

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Cook to retire after Khriekesa FC beat Agape FC Kiumusu memorial volleyball underway 5th Test against India Late Capt. N. Kenguruse Football tourney

Southampton, Sep 3 (IANS): England’s Test opener and leading runscorer Alastair Cook on Monday announced that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Test against India. “After much thought and deliberation over the last few months I have decided to announce my retirement from international cricket at the end of this Test series against India,” Cook was quoted as saying by the International Cricket Council (ICC). “Although it is a sad day, I can do so with a big smile on my face knowing I have given everything and there is nothing left in the tank,” The 33-year-old added. Cook was the leading batsman in two of England’s greatest overseas triumphs in Test history, England’s Ashes win in 2010/11, and their victory in India in 2012/13, according to the statement

issued by ICC. However, his form has waned in recent times, and despite scoring double hundreds against the West Indies and Australia within the last year, he has averaged less than 35 since giving up the captaincy at the end of 2016, a move many expected to rejuvenate him. Cook has only passed fifty once this year, and has decided that now is the right time to call it a day. Cook has totalled 12,254 Test runs and 32 Test centuries so far, his final Test at The Oval will be his 159th consecutive game in the longest format, the longest such streak in all international cricket. “I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined and feel very privileged to have played for such a long time alongside some of the greats of the English game. The thought of not sharing the dressing room, again, with

Nagaland open chess c’ship Dimapur, Sep 3 (NPN): Tokuho Awomi Memorial All Nagaland State Open Chess Championship 2018, organised by Sumi Chess Association Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Chess Association, will be held October 2-4 at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. The categories are open category, Under 17 years category and Under 14 years category. For details, contact 7005580145, 8794713847 or 8131835926.

minute respectively. Vimelie Chasie scored the 5th goal in 64th to complete his hat-trick. Akuo –u Ciesotsii scored the 7th and 8th goal in 90th and 90 +3 minute to seal the match 8-1. Advisor for Rural Development, Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire graced the match as special guest on Monday. On Tuesday, Advisor for Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zale Neikha will grace the semifinal matches as the special guest. Today’s matches 1st match: 12:00 noon Naga FC Vs Nerhema Village FC 2nd match: 2:00 pm Ziekezou Vs Khriekesa FC

Ronaldo becomes majority owner of Real Valladolid

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Madrid, Sep 3 (Agencies): Former Brazilian international striker Ronaldo has become majority owner of newly-promoted La Liga side Real Valladolid. The Real Madrid and Inter Milan legend has bought 51 per cent of the Spanish club’s shares for a reported £27.4m, the club announced at a press conference on Monday. Despite now being

the majority shareholder, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner will take on the role of president of the board of directors with current president Carlos Suárez set to remain in his position. The operation means Ronaldo is the first former football player to become the owner of a European top flight club. “We want to build the best possible team to compete in the league,” said Ronaldo speaking at the conference in the Valladolid town hall. “You can count on us to make sure that Real Valladolid will cement its place in the Liga and will carry on building dreams. With the unity that we have here, I am sure that it will be very hard to beat us.”

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved Lt. Itoka Zhimo

"A Light from our house hold is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our Hearts, Which never can be filled".

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT Through this column, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to families, friends, neighbours and prayer warriors who have stood by us through financially, physically and moral support during the short illness and at the ultimate demise of our beloved Lt. I. HOTOLI AWOMI on 31/08/2018 at Zukihe Village, Dimapur. We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one; however our humble appreciation goes to : 1. Zukihe Baptist Church, G.Bs and Individuals. Born on : 19/12/1974 2. Sumi Settsu Baptist Church. Died on : 31/08/2018 3. Sumi settsu Union Dimapur. 4. Shozukhu Baptist Church. 5. Bread of Life Church Naharbari Dimapur. 6. UBCA & SMBI Goalpara Assam. 7. N.C.F Happy valley Shillong. 8. Zion Hospital Doctors and Nurses Dimapur. 9. NEIGRIHMS Hospital Doctors and Nurses (CCU) Shillong. Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness but may Our Living Lord Bless you all abundantly. “The Lord Gave and the Lord has Taken away.” Job 1:21. Loving husband, sons and relatives. DP-6617 K Y M C

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Kiphire, Sep 3 (NPN): The 4th Late Kiumusu Memorial Volleyball Tournament kick started Monday at Longthonger village, Kiphire under the theme, ‘Unity through sports.’ Dr. Dheni Thonger,

District Epistemologist (DO) graced the opening day as the chief guest. In his speech, Thonger said that the best medicine is physically activities and encouraged the youth to always take part in such sports. SDPO Kiphire, Khu-

zah, President KASU, Isaac Tsalembi also spoke at the programme. The welcome address was delivered by chairman of Longthonger Village Council, K.Tongpise. Altogether, 13 teams are participating in the tournament.

Subhasish to captain India in SAFF opener

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS): India football team coach Stephen Constantine on Monday said young defender Subhasish Bose will don the captain’s armband in India’s SAFF Cup opener against Sri Lanka at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. “Subhasish has been very impressive in the recent camps. In the first few days, he had to work a lot and being a fighter, he has made a strong comeback. I’m very proud of him and obviously, it’s going to be a very special moment for him,” Con-

stantine said in a statement. India have been clubbed with Sri Lanka and one-time champions Maldives (2008) in Group B, whereas hosts Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan are the teams in Group A. India have arrived in Dhaka fresh from a preparatory Camp since July 28, 2018 in Delhi and then a 17-day preparatory camp in Sydney where they played three friendly fixtures against APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC, Sydney FC and Rydalmere Lions FC.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Wozamo Humtsoe, Ex. Pastor, would like to extend our heartful gratitude to each and every individual, families, friends, churches, unions, different organisations and well wishers. Words are inadequate to express how grateful we are to everyone who stood with us especially during the final lap of earthly sickness on to then heaven's glory on 26-08-2018. Special thanks to : Zion Hospital Doctors and staff  LBEPS Vankosung  Diphupar Lotha Baptist Church  Diphupar LBC Women Department  Diphupar LBC Youth Department Diphuar 'B' Lotha Baptist Church  Koro Baptist Church  Koro Baptist Church Women Dept.  Koro Village Council  Koro New Baptist Church Born on : 23/12/1930  Koro Towners Ekhung Died on : 26/08/2018  Lotha Baptist Church Sovima  Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar  Angami Baptist Church Diphupar  Lotha Baptist Church Senchumyan  Tchujanphen Baptist Church  Mr. Mughavi Zhimo, Airport Director, AAI, Dimapur Airport  Mr. V.K. Yhome, Jt. GM (CNS), AAI, Dimapur Airport  Officers & staff, AAI, Dimapur Airport  Dimapur Nkonjan Humtsothungri Ekhung  Diphupar Nkonjan Ezomontsuri Ekhung  Diphupar 'A' Lotha Youths  Diphupar 'C' Khel DCWF  Golden Crown Theological College, Dimapur  Golden Crown Worship Committee  All well wishers Your love and support gave us strength and comfort during the darkest hour, we regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but we pray that our Lord bless each and everyone of you in abundance. Loving Wife, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren

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“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away” With profound gratitude, we the family of Late Nonghothung Humtsoe, S/o Nlongtsu Humtsoe would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, relatives, friends, neighbours, churches and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved on 31st August 2018. We d e e p ly re g re t o u r inability to thank each and every individual but its our prayer that God bless everyone abundantly. Loving: Parents, siblings & relatives

Dearest Mother, You left us with beautiful memories to cherish, your love is still our guide although we cannot see you, we know that you are always at our side. We deeply miss you.

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some of my teammates was the hardest part of my decision, but I know the timing is right,” he said. “I have loved cricket my whole life from playing in the garden as a child and will never underestimate how special it is to pull on an England shirt. So I know it is the right time to give the next generation of young cricketers their turn to entertain us and feel the immense pride that comes with representing your country,” the former captain added. Cook praised his longtime mentor, coach, and childhood idol Graham Gooch. “There are too many people to thank individually, but a special mention must go to Graham Gooch. As a seven year-old I queued for his autograph outside Essex County Cricket Club and years later was so fortunate to have him mentoring me.” Cook also gave credit to his family for supporting him through his career. “My family and I have had 12 wonderful years fulfilling my dreams and this could not have been done without them. So I wish to thank my parents and brothers, my wife, Alice, and her family for their quiet, unwavering support behind the scenes...,” the left-hand Test opener said. He will continue to play cricket domestically, for his county Essex.

Kohima, Sep 3 (NPN): Khriekesa FC thrashed Agape FC 8-1 at the ongoing Kohima district Capt. (late) N. Kenguruse MVC football tournament on Monday. Vimelie Chasie opened the account for Khriekesa FC in the 10th minute of the match. Peteneizo scored the equaliser for Agape FC in the 35th minute to end the first half at 1-1. After the lemon break, Khriekesa FC scored 7 goals. Velukho Rhakho scored the 2nd goal in the 49th minute and 2 minutes later, Vimelie Chasie scored the 3rd goal. Khrieneituo Kezieo scored the 4th and 6th goal in 58th ad 85th

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1920 - 2018 We, the bereaved family of Mrs. Tsüreptsüngla (Waromung) express our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love, kindness and support from everyone who stood by us during the life and demise of our loved one. Thank you for sharing our grief and for extending help and various capacities. It is our prayer that God bless you for all that you have done for our family during our time of need. DP-6605

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Born: 1926 – Died: 23rd August 2018 The family of Lt. Mr. Simon Kent would like to offer our thanks to all the people who showed kindness and support during his illness and since the time of his death. We are truly indebted to: 1. Sendenyu, Thongü and New Sendenyu Baptist Church 2. Sendenyu kehi logwa 3. Sendenyu village council 4. Sub Centre Staff Sendenyu 5. Dr. Roufhü Botsa 6. Seiyhama Village 7. Tsiemekhuma Basa, Bawe 8. Nagamese Baptist Church High School Kohima 9. Ratekhin Tsipwen Nyenyu Tseminyu 10. Khikhü Tsipwen Nyenyu Tseminyu 11. Sedenyu Tsipwen 12. Er. Loguseng Semp 13. R.B Thong, Chief Secretary Nagaland 14. Dr. Glen Thomas Thong 15. Keviletuo Kiewhuo 16. Temjen Commanding VP Battalion 17. Kolikho Chachei, Dimapur 18. Perhielhoulie Pienyü Kohima May God Almighty bless everyone abundantly. “Our stay together was short, yet you have been the best Apvü and a blessing to everyone. Deeply missing you”. Loving wife, children and grandchildren. K-2555 K Y M C

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Barcelona smash eight past Huesca Shooters Moudgil, Chandela

Madrid, Sep 3 (Agencies): Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both scored twice to help Barcelona overcome a surprise early deficit and give Huesca a harsh reality check in an 8-2 thumping on Sunday. On their first LaLiga trip to Camp Nou, the newly promoted minnows briefly continued what has been a dream start to the season by sensationally opening the scoring through Juan Camilo Hernandez. But it proved little more than fleeting joy as Messi, Suarez and a Jorge Pulido own goal swiftly erased the early concern. Alex Gallar did give Huesca a second reason to celebrate late in the first half before the gulf in class become evident over a onesided second period. Messi and Suarez completed their braces at either end of the half and Ousmane Dembele, Ivan Rakitic and Jordi Alba all joined in the fun as the hosts comprehensively maintained their perfect start to the campaign.

the hour and next turned provider for the impressive Alba in the 81st minute, before Suarez added the final gloss in stoppage time by winning and converting his own penalty.

secure 2020 Olympic quotas

Valencia held by Levante

Lionel Messi slotted home his second and Barcelona’s sixth goal as they cruised to 8-2 victory over Huesca at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Barca’s polished second half could not have contrasted more greatly with their sluggish start to the match as they were breached for the first time this term inside three minutes, Hernandez diverting in Samuele Longo’s downward header. That only awakened the champions as they hastily overturned the deficit,

Messi driving a right-footed finish into the bottom far corner before Pulido turned Alba’s cutback into his own net eight minutes later. Left-back Alba then squared for Suarez to double the advantage in the 39th minute but there was still time for Huesca to snatch a second before the break, Gallar punish-

ing sleepy marking with a smart first-time finish. Barca were never unnerved and ended all doubt over the result with two more in fewer than five second-half minutes as Dembele buried his second of the season and Rakitic rifled in a splendid halfvolley. Messi waltzed through to make it a rout just beyond

Valencia started this season with the two objectives of doing well on its long-awaited return to the Champions League and maintaining a top-four finish in Spain. But three matches into the season and Marcelino Garcia’s team has yet to win. Valencia twice had to come from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw at 10man Levante, its crosstown rival, on Sunday. Roger Marti scored both goals for Levante, with Denis Cher yshev making it 1-1 before Dani Parejo split the points by converting a penalty early in the second half. Levante’s Coke Andujar picked up a second booking in the 76th.

Anjum Moudgil

Changwon, Sep 3 (PTI): Anjum Moudgil and Apurvi Chandela became the first set of Indian shooters to secure quota places for the 2020 Olympics by winning a silver and finishing fourth respectively in the women’s 10m air rifle event of the ISSF World Championship here Monday. Moudgil finished second on the podium behind Korean Hana Im (251.1) and ahead of bronze-medallist Eunhea Jung (228.0), who is also from Korea. The 24-year-old Moudgil shot a total of 248.4 in the eight-women final to open the Indian senior squad’s medal account in

Apurvi Chandela

the prestigious tournament. While the equally talented Chandela aggregated 207 to finish fourth but still made the cut since a country can avail two Olympic quota places in this event. The Inter national Shooting Sport Federation’s (ISSF) premier tournament assumes added significance as it is the first Olympic quota event for the Tokyo Games, offering as many as 60 berths across 15 events. Both Moudgil and Chandela’s sequence of scores in the finals included quite a few high 10s, an indication that the two were shooting well. Earlier in the

qualifications, Moudgil and Chandela finished fourth and sixth respectively. Though the two shooters have secured quotas, as per the stated policy, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) will take the final call on selection, based on the aggregate scores of shooters (in international tournaments and selection trials) leading up to the Olympic Games. In the men’s 10m air rifle event, Asian Games medallist Deepak Kumar cleared the qualification but finished sixth in the highly competitive final which was dominated by Russia and Croatia.

Serena in US Open quarter-finals Virat Kohli retains top spot in ICC test rankings Dubai, Sep 3 (IANS): The Indian skipper Virat Kohli retained his number one spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Test batsmen rankings with a career-high 937 rating points, despite the defeat in the fourth Test against England. Although India lost the fourth Test by 60 runs and conceded an unassailable 3-1 lead to England in the five match Test series, Kohli’s 46 and 58 in the two innings helped him retain the top spot. Kohli, who has scored 544 runs in his eight innings this series, is 11th on the list of best ever in terms of rating points, just one adrift of a group of four - Gary Sobers, Clyde Walcott,

Serena WIlliams speaks to Kaia Kanepi after she came through a tough test.

New York, Sep 3 (IANS): Serena Williams has reached the quarterfinals at the US Open in Flushing Meadows here after beating Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi 6-0, 4-6, 6-3. Williams had a tough time on Sunday with Kanepi, even after starting out firmly in control. In the second set she nearly battled for her life before ultimately putting down her opponent, Efe news reported. This marks the 10th consecutive time that Williams has reached the quarterfinals at the annual tourney, although she did not play in 2017 when she took time off as she became a mother. “It wasn’t an easy match at all. (Kanepi) obviously knows how to play,” Williams said. “I was just happy to get through it.” Williams dominated in the first set, routing Kanepi 6-0 in just 18 minutes. However, after clearly dominating in the first set, taking 24 out of 30 points, firing 14 winners and committing only two unforced errors, Williams seemed to lose

her focus as the 44th-ranked Kanepi overcame her initial tightness. It was Kanepi who had eliminated the No. 1-ranked Simona Halep of Romania on the first day of the Open, and she has made it to Grand Slam quarterfinals about half a dozen times. With Williams faltering, Kanepi came on strong, returning her rival’s serves especially well and boring in as the American continued to make unforced errors to take the second set 4-6 after both players broke each other’s serve once. In the third set, in another momentum shift, Williams appeared to settle down again, moving through the games relatively well for the 6-3 result to take the match and earn her ticket to the quarterfinals. The set Williams lost to Kanepi was the first one to get away from her at the 2018 US Open, including in the 6-1, 6-2 win over her older sister Venus on Friday. Williams will now go up against Karolina Pliskova in the quarterfinals, after the

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Vivian Richards and Kumar Sangakkara, an ICC statement said on Monday. Similarly, Cheteshwar Pujara stayed at the sixth position but his unbeaten 132, which helped India take the first innings lead, has lifted him from 763 to 798 points. India fast bowler Mohammad Shami progressed back to

the top 20 as his six-wicket match haul has lifted him three places to 19th position among bowlers, while his fellow fast bowler Ishant Sharma’s four wickets saw him move up one place to the 25th position. Jasprit Bumrah continued the strong start to his Test career, moving to a career-best 487 points while retaining the 37th position after his fifth Test. Among others, England all-rounder Sam Curran made quick gains in the ICC Test Player Rankings while spinner Moeen Ali also moved up after the Southampton Test. The 20-year-old Curran moved up 29 places to the 43rd

position among batsmen after producing crucial knocks of 78 and 46 in his fourth Test match. The left-hander also gained 11 places to reach the 55th place in the bowlers’ list and 15th position among all-rounders after gaining 27 slots. Player of the match Ali’s haul of nine wickets helped him move up three places to the 33rd position with a huge gain in rating points. The off-spinner, who grabbed five for 63 and four for 71 in the two innings, gained 66 points to reach 543 points in bowling, while also gaining one slot to reach seventh place among allrounders.

out of Spain’s Ronaldo, Modric up for FIFA best player award Costa game vs England

Czech player defeated Australia’s Ashleigh Barty 6-4, 6-4 London, Sep 3 (Agencies): earlier on Sunday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric Del Potro to face Isner and Mohamed Salah are the finalists for Best Fifa Men’s Player Argentina’s Juan Martin award for 2018. del Potro advanced to the US Barcelona and Argentina Open quarter-finals after an forward Lionel Messi, a five-time easy 6-4,6-3,6-2 win against Ballon d’Or winner, missed out on Croatia’s Borna Coric. a place in the top three. At the Arthur Ashe StaThere was also no place for dium on Sunday, the match any member of France’s World lasted two hours and four Cup winning squad. minutes. Lyon’s Champions League Del Potro made 33 win- winning duo Ada Hegerberg of ning shots and 24 unforced Norway and Germay’s Dzsenifer errors compared to Coric’s Marozsan are the finalists for Best 23 and 29 respectively, re- Fifa Women’s Player, alongside ports Efe news agency. Brazil forward Marta. Del Potro, 29, ranked Portugal winger Ronaldo, world No. 3 and playing his the 2016 and 2017 winner, won a 10th US Open, will go up fifth Champions League title with against local favorite John Real Madrid in May before joining Isner who defeated Canada’s Juventus for £99.2m. Milos Raonic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, Real midfielder Luka Modric 3-6, 6-2. was named the World Cup 2018’s Del Potro and Isner, 33, player of the tournament as Croawho will play his 13th US tia reached the final against France. Open and second quarterfi- Egypt forward Salah scored 44 nals, will face off for the 12th goals as Liverpool reached the time, with the Argentinian leading with a 7-4 advantage after winning in the Round of 16 (6-4, 6-4, 6-4) at Roland-Garros.

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Luka Modric

Champions League final, losing to Real. Modric beat Ronaldo and Salah to win the Uefa Men’s Player of the Year last week. England striker Harry Kane, who won the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot and was on the original 10-man shortlist, has also missed out.

Didier Deschamps, who led France to the World Cup, is nominated for coach of the year, alongside Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic and former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. The awards are separate to the Ballon d’Or, after world football’s governing body ended its association with that honour in 2016.

Madrid, Sep 3 (Agencies): Diego Costa has withdrawn from Spain’s squad for their UEFA Nations League matches against England and Croatia for “personal reasons”. The Brazilian-born forward has been replaced by former Liverpool forward Iago Aspas, who scored his first La Liga goal of the season against Costa’s Atletico Madrid at the weekend. Reports in Spain suggest Costa’s absence is due to his partner going into labour for a second time. Celta Vigo’s Aspas was one of seven Spanish internationals initially failing to make new boss Luis Enrique’s cut - alongside other big names like Arsenal’s Nacho Monreal, Barcelona’s Jordi Alba and Real Madrid’s Lucas Vázquez. Spain face England at Wembley on Saturday and then host World Cup finalists Croatia three days later.

Neiphretuo Zhunyu (middle) with NWA President Neivikuolie Khatsa (left) and Vechita Khesoh after winning bronze medal in belt wrestling (under-60 kg category) at the 3rd World Nomad Games 2018 at Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan on Monday.

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