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Daily organic market in Dimapur

Organic vegetables on sale at the newly launched market. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Despite the much acclaimed potential for organic fruits and vegetables, Nagaland still continues to consume huge quantities of imported vegetables and fruits that are treated with pesticides and chemical to promote fast growth, while the state’s own produce of organic produce is still unable to reach even a small fraction of the population.

The Modi government has ambitiously declared the

PPC wants landslide damage assessed DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Phom People’s Council (PPC) has urged National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to take stock of the magnitude of damaged caused by natural calamity in Longleng district.

In a press release, PPC vice president, H Tenchem Phom, also urged the NDMA team to assess the damage caused to crops and vegetations and compensate the farmers for the loss. Phom said a PPC team led by him visited the landslide site along the Longleng-Yongam village road and inspected the ongoing road clearance work on September 4, 2018.

(Cont’d on p-7)

Around `10 lakh stolen from SBCZ DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Around Rs. 10 lakh was reportedly stolen from the Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto (SBCZ) on September 3, 2018. According to the FIR lodged at Zunheboto police station on September 4, SBCZ said that some unknown miscreants entered the church office by breaking the back door and stole above Rs. 10,0000 lakhs, from the accountant’s locker. When contacted, sources confirmed about this incident and said that investigation was on by police. No further details could be ascertained.

entire north east region as the ‘Hub of organic farming’ and followed it up with various schemes to promote various items including indigenous herbs.

Sikkim is the only state in India to have been officially declared as cent per cent ‘organic state’ in 2016.

In Sikkim imports of nonorganic vegetables and fruits is strictly prohibited and no one is allowed to either buy or sell them.

A daily market for display and sale of organic items including various local

products was inaugurated in Dimapur Tuesday under the aegis of Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) with the motto ‘ Work And Eat’ at Supermarket(Naga Shopping Arcade).

Speaking at the inaugural of the daily organic market, principal secretary Horticulture M.K. Mero outlined measures undertaken by the state government for the benefit of farmers across the state. While the retail market at Supermarket (Naga Shopping Arcade) will give local farmers a space to sell their produce, Mero stressed on the need for a wholesale market that was of paramount importance for farmers in the State to scale up their businesses and sell their produce outside the State and even in international market.

He added that a wholesale centre could serve as a focal point where washing, packaging and grading and bulk exports in trucks could be carried out.

Mero pointed out that the only airport (Dimapur) in the state has no cargo or cold storage facility and for which the horticulture department will submit a proposal in this regard to the

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, and Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio and Higher & Technical Education minister, Temjen Imna Along have extended greetings to all the teachers across the state on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. In his message, Acharya conveyed his good wishes to the entire teaching community and expressed gratitude for their lifetime of dedication and commitment to the great cause of educating the youth.

He also felicitated the teachers engaged in building and strengthening the intellectual and ethical foundations of children. “Let us take the opportunity to convey our wishes to all our teachers, who have given impeccable contribution in shaping us,” the Governor said.

Acharya said teachers spearhead change by shap-

ing and building students’ personality and making them ideal citizens of the country.

Apart from academics, he said “teachers stand by us at every step to guide, motivate and inspire to become better people.”

Governor also called upon all the teachers to widen the horizon of thinking of the students and encourage them to think critically about broader issues concerning the nation, society and the environment. “Our goal must be to create good citizens who are capable of preserving the past and creating the future,” Acharya said.

Reminding the teachers that influences and experiences they share with their students would remain with them for a lifetime, the governor said teachers were at the same time laying the foundation and the building blocks of the society.

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): A five-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) arrived Dimapur Tuesday to assess the areas affected by recent natural disasters in Nagaland. According to an official bulletin, the team visited Niuland subdivision and interacted with the affected farmers of Niuland and bordering villages.

During the interaction, the farmers narrated the extent of crop damaged.

The team also visited Yeveto village to take stock of the ground reality of the damages caused to plantation and crops due to the change of river course. On the way to Niuland, the team stopped by at Balijan Bridge that has been completely washed away.

The team comprised of Joint Secretary (FFR) MHA, K.B.Singh (team leader), Director in charge department of Agriculture and (Cont’d on p-7) cooperation, Kolkota, Dr.

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Popular Hindi cinema actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who arrived Dimapur Tuesday, donated Rs.1.25 crore towards the Nagaland chief minister relief fund.

According to CMO media cell, the actor personally handed over a cheque of Rs. 1.25 crore to the chief minister. Taking to twitter, the chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, said he was moved at the kind gesture made by Sushant and his team towards Nagaland Floods and willingness to help Nagaland at this crucial hour. “Your contribution is encouraging and I hope to see the rest of the nation come forward selflessly, to #DonateForNagaland,” the Rio tweeted appreciating the actor.

“I thank Sushant Singh Rajput @itsSSR for standing with #Nagaland. He personally handed over a cheque of Rs.1.25 crore towards CM Relief Fund. I am grateful to him and everyone who has come in support of our state #NagalandFloods #DonateForNagaland,” the chief minister wrote on twitter.

Sushant also took to

Sushant handing over the cheque to Neiphiu Rio.

twitter and thanked the chief minister. “Thank you Sir for your precious time. We, with our full force and determination would work incessantly till the time our #Nagaland is perfectly restored. And this wonderful Gong does make a wonderful sound of friendship. Thanks once again Sir,” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, CMO media cell informed that a total amount of Rs 45.50 lakh has been received from the contributors to the CMRF

besides Rs.1.25 crore from actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

It stated that direct contribution to CMRF Bank Account was Rs. 15.69 lakh, online contribution through Air Pay Link was Rs 23.20 lakh and contribution through PayTM app was Rs 6.81 lakh.

Fur ther, CMO informed that out of the total amount, Rs. 10 lakh was given to Kiphire district.

It said the chief minister has expressed gratitude to the citizens of the country for coming forward and making the contributions for relief and restoration operations in Nagaland. He also thanked Sushant Singh Rajput for the contribution.

Payments for CMRF can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card, Netbanking, Amazon Pay, OLA Money, Jio Money and PayTM. All contributions are 100% exempt from Income Tax as per 80G(2) of Income Tax Act. Individuals from across the country have been coming out to generously contribute towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

Central team inspecting the disaster affected areas in Dimapur.

K. Manohoran, Consultant FCD, Department of Expenditure New Delhi, R.B.Kaul, Anirban Acharya from the Ministry of Road and Transport and Highway Guwahati and Chahat Singh from the department of Rural Development, New Delhi.

Later in the evening, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, while briefing the IMCT members at Niathu resort, highlighted the extent

of damages under Dimapur district.

On September 5, 2018, the team would proceed to Ralan and Bhandari areas under Wokha district to see the damages caused after which they would proceed to Wokha and have a short meeting. Later the team would be proceeding towards Kohima and take stock of the major landslides in and around Kohima district.

NEW DELHI, SEP 4 (PTI): Central government will not cut excise duty on petrol and diesel to cushion spiralling prices, which touched fresh highs Tuesday, as it has limited fiscal space available to take any dent in revenue collections, a top official said.

With imports becoming costlier because of a free-fall in rupee against the US dollar, the government believes the current account deficit will overshoot the target and it cannot “disturb fiscal maths by cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel,” the official, who wished not to be identified, said.

Petrol and diesel prices Tuesday touched fresh highs as rupee dipped to a record low of 71.54 against US dollar, making imports costlier. Petrol price in Delhi rose to a record Rs 79.31

a litre and diesel climbed to an all-time high of Rs 71.34, renewing calls for a cut in excise duty to cushion the spike. Almost half of the retail selling price of the two fuel is made up of central and state taxes.

According to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers, petrol price was Tuesday hiked by 16 paise per litre and diesel by 19 paise.

Fuel rates have been on fire since mid-August, rising almost every day due to a combination of a drop in rupee value and rise in crude oil rates.

Petrol price has risen

by Rs 2.17 per litre since August 16 while diesel rates have climbed by Rs 2.62 the biggest increase in rates witnessed in any fortnight since the launch of daily price revision in mid-June last year.

NRMSATA 2016 demands revocation of OM Discrepancies in school NPF has suddenly become uniform distribution: NSF people centric, says NDPP

NRMSATA 2016 batch during the dharna outside DoSE. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU) has objected to the redeployment of PGT (History) from Tuensang GHSS to GHSS, Diphupar and PGT (History) GHSS, Thangjam to GHSS Niuland by department of School Education (DoSE).

In a press note, CCSU president, Chingmak Kumchuba, and education and statistical secretary, James Imlong, said the “random” move in the middle of the academic session was totally unjustified on the part of the department. CCSU said DoSE should realize “the amount of ill effects” that would bring to the student community of Tuensang district “through this random redeployment.”

In this regard, the union has reminded the department that GHSS, Tuensang and GHSS, Thangjam were in need of more PGTs to cover the prescribed syllabus of the academic year.

CCSU, therefore, asserted that filling up the much needed subject teachers would be more appropriate and would bring about justice than transferring without relievers.

Nagaland relief: Actor Sushant donates Rs.1.25 crore to CMRF

Gov, CM Teachers’ Day greetings Central team visits disaster-hit areas Fuel prices hit fresh high; govt rules out excise duty cut

This is it!

“The question is will government honour all those striking teachers on Teacher’s Day?”

airport authority. He also stressed on evolving from beyond just selling locally to collaborating between different farmers groups across the State and exporting items that were in high demand outside. Keeping in view of a need to develop export, Mero said the government has trained 30 entrepreneurs.

The principal secretary urged farmers to maintain their sheds so that customers were drawn to them. He also assured that the horticulture department would construct cold storage rooms near the sheds for farmers to store and preserve their unsold produce during the night.

He also called upon the farmers to take advantage of the low-interest loans provided by the government to give an impetus to farmers, adding that National Horticulture Board in Guwahati was providing 50% subsidy to farmers and entrepreneurs to assist them with the much-needed capital.

Horticulture director Dr R Elithung Lotha, who too spoke on the occasion, said the inauguration of the market created an enabling situation for farmers to sell their produce. (Cont’d on p-7)

CCSU objects to transfer of PGTs

KOHIMA, SEP 4 (NPN): Amidst restriction imposed by the Kohima district administration, RMSA teachers under the banner Nagaland RMSA Teachers Association (NRMSATA) 2016 batch staged a peaceful dharna below the Directorate of School Education (DoSE), opposite State museum here demanding revocation of August 17 office memorandum (OM), even as the police cordoned

off the entire area.A huge contingent of security forces was deployed at the protest site, with the district administration officials reminding the agitating teachers that they were not allowed to stage the protest and gave a timeline to wind up.

NRMSATA activists, who gathered since morning, also held a brief meeting before dispersing by noon. They stated that they did not want to confront the district administration,

adding that the association would decide the next phase of protest after meeting the officials concerned.

The August 17 OM issued by school education principal secretary Menukhol John mentioned about the merger of SSA and RMSA to a single entity Sarmagra Shiksha Abhiyan from 2018-19.

It also stated that following the merger, Government of India (GoI) had issued guidelines fixing salary payable to RMSA subject teachers at Rs 25,000 per month from 2018-19.

The OM directed RMSA teachers to submit acceptance of the new salary structure prescribed by GoI within a month’s time and that the revised salary would be made effective on completion of one month’s notice.

(Cont’d on p-7, also see NRMSATA 2016 reacts to department’s claims on p-5)

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has said that major discrepancies have been identified in the distribution of school uniforms to students of the government schools.

In a representation addressed to the chief secretary, the NSF president Kesosul Christopher Ltu, and general secretary, Imtiyapang Imsong, stated that as a follow-up of its earlier representation, the NSF along with all its federating units undertook education tour 2018 to various educational institutions.

During the tour to government schools, NSF said it was found that there was shortage and delay in supply of the school uniforms. The federation stated that most of the schools did not receive adequate supply of school uniforms i.e. pant, skirt and shirt.

NSF also stated that most of the schools were issued with only sweater and a pair of socks (all of which were of the same size) and the uniforms could not fit even students from the lower primary classes.

In few schools, NSF said the students were given just the cloth materials for school pant, skirt and shirt but without stitching cost. NSF alleged that the cloth materials supplied were of the lowest quality.

The federation has, therefore, demanded that the stated government set up an enquiry on the discrepancies and intimate the NSF office of the measures to be taken within 15 days.

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Ruling NDPP on Tuesday took a dig at the opposition NPF of suddenly becoming grassroots and people centric now after it was no more in power.

In a rejoinder issued by its media & communication committee, the ruling party also asserted that NPF had become irrelevant in the face of “progressive governance” under PDA regime.

NDPP said NPF was telling the PDA government and chief minister Neiphiu Rio to do what it never bothered to during the last four years of its tenure out of frustration and perhaps a sense of repentance.

It said that the PDA government was busy focusing on not only providing good governance to the people, but also correcting mis-governance of the past four years of NPF rule, “which never saw any semblance of governance, let

alone good governance.”

NDPP asked the opposition party, “in its despair to be noticed”, not to accuse it of whining when it was NPF that woke up from slumber after 13 days to attack the chief minister’s Independence Day speech “without any valid reasons except desperate attempts to create controversies where none exist.”

On the charge of appointing members of coalition partner parties to various posts, NDPP clarified that they did not enjoy any financial or executive powers. It dared NPF to admit that they too appointed party leaders with equivalent ranks of cabinet ministers.

NDPP pointed fingers at the NPF for the bad roads in Nagaland, claiming that the condition of roads and bridges had deteriorated as the previous NPF regime had not bothered to maintain them.

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Farmers trained on doubling income

Trainees and resource person during model training course from August 28 to September 4 at Medziphema.

DIMAPUR: The valedictory programme of the eightday Model Training Course (MTC) on “recent advances in natural resource management for doubling farmer’s income under changing climate scenario” was held at ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema on September 4.

A press release from ICAR-NRC on Mithun Medziphema, director Dr. Abhijit Mitra stated that, prof. Ratan Kumar Saha, director (Extension), Cen-

tral Agriculture University, Imphal, graced the valedictory function as the chief guest.

Saha said that the training was aimed to enhance the knowledge of the extension functionaries on natural resource management and to mitigate the issues of climate change.

He hoped that such training would help in imparting the knowledge to the framers towards doubling their income. Dr. Samrendra Hazarika, principal scientist

& head (Natural Resource M a n a ge m e n t ) , I C A R RCNEHR, Umiam in his address as a special guest highlighted the importance of natural resources.

Dr. Abhijit Mitra extended gratitude to all the trainers and participants and urged all the trainees to remain in touch and bring out the issues pertaining to farmers welfare.

MTC was sponsored by directorate of Extension (DoE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers

DGC bids farewell to faculty members

Bendangmongla Ao and Chhanda Dutta with college staff and alumni.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur G o ve r n m e n t C o l l e g e (DGC) bade farewell to two faculty members, Bendangmongla Ao (vice principal) and Chhanda Dutta (HoD, Dept. of Bengali) on September 1, in a programme held at the college premises.

A press release from DGC publicity & media cell stated that the speakers on the occasion spoke about the contribution of the two ladies -- their sincerity and commitment to work coupled with amiable

DIMAPUR: NSCN (R) president, Y. Wangtin Naga on Tuesday said he was shocked to hear about the impeachment of ‘gen.’ (retd.) Khango Konyak as NSCN (K) president, when Naga people needed the services of senior and experienced people at this juncture.

In a press note through its MIP, Wangtin said Khango was handpicked

by SS. Khaplang, the mentor of NSCN (K) when he was alive. He said the main reason why late SS. Khaplang appointed Khango Konyak as his successor so that the institution of NSCN (K) was not misused by someone or manipulated by vested interest.

As the convener of Naga Myanmar ceasefire group, Wangtin recalled that when he returned from Mandalay, after completion of ceasefire agreement in August 2012, late Khaplang had warned him of the danger from Myanmar government on the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) issue. Wangtin said Khaplang had told him that K

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Calling them the pillars of the college who had worked hard to nurture the college from its youth to its maturity, many speakers equated them with motherly figures.

Their uncommon contributions to the college were recalled fondly while good wishes for living happy retired lives were rendered.

Accompanied by their respective spouses, the ladies were gifted many presents and they also re-

ciprocated the gesture with parting gifts to the college teachers. A special prayer for their lives was pronounced by associate professor Rebainla, which was followed by a photo session and luncheon.

The program, which was chaired by Dr. Maongsangba, associate professor, comprised of speeches, songs and even poetry from the principal Kavili Jakhalu, faculty members, ministerial staff, a former colleague, alumni, student community and the retirees.

Welfare and organized by ICAR-NRC on Mithun. It may be recalled that Dr. A.K Vasisht, Asst. Director General (Project Implementation & Monitoring), ICAR, New Delhi graced the inaugural function of the MTC as chief guest on August 28.

Dr. Jayanta Chamuah, scientist (Veterinary Parasitology) and Dr. Kobu Khate, CTO of ICAR-NRC on Mithun acted as the coordinator of the training programme.

WBC holds advocacy program on HIV & AIDS

DIMAPUR: Withee Bible College (WBC) organized an advocacy programme on HIV and AIDS for students and faculty on August 29.

A press release from WBC stated that, Dr. Vinito Chishi, consultant, Legislators Forum on AIDS (LFA), spoke about the seriousness of HIV&AIDS stating that a person infected with cancer may live up to five years at the most.

However, he pointed out that AIDS infected person lived much longer, up to 20 or even 25 years.

Dr. Chishi said that as per blood samples tested between April 2006 and May 2018, in Nagaland, only 24,490 out of 10,79,125 were shown positive for HIV (Human immunodeficiency Virus). In this scenario, he stated that “Nagaland will become zero percent on AIDS by 2020.” Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi, founder and principal WBC said that the churches, Bible colleges and Christian leaders have the platform to contribute towards achieving 0% AIDS by 2020. He said that this was an urgent call to take the initiative to educate people about HIV&AIDS. The release also asked the legislators to continue its support for LFA in making Nagaland a free AIDS state.

KVK organizes training on mushroom cultivation in Mon

DIMAPUR: An intensive seven-day skill training programme for rural youth, women SHG and NGOs on mushroom production technology was organized by KVK, Mon at its premises from August 29 to September 4. The programme was sponsored by SAMETI, Medziphema.

A press release by senior scientist & head, Dr Ruokuovilie Mezhatsu said that ACTO (GPB), Dr Manoj Singh Sachan highlighted about the entrepreneurship development through skill training programme and dissemination of technology to the fellow participants for income generation. He also pointed out the nutritional value of mushroom for balance diet.

During the technical session, Imtinuksung, Dr Manoj Singh Sachan and Puchono Kweho delivered lectures on “Mushroom production techniques”. In the afternoon technical session, Dr Ruokuovilie Mezhatsu showed a power point presentation on “Mushroom

production technology” with illustration of “hands on Practice”.

Participants raised various queries during discussion hour and the scientists cleared theirs doubts.

Hands on demonstration on mushroom cultivation by using various substrates like paddy straw, banana leave stalk, maize leaves and stalks were also demonstrated. In the practical session, the participants also took part in “Learning by doing”.

The inaugural programme was chaired by senior scientist & head, Dr Ruokuovilie Mezhatsu and the valedictory function was chaired by Imtinuksung, held on September 4.

A word of thank was delivered by Puchono Kweho.

Certificates and mushroom spawn were distributed to the participants. Altogether, 15 participants of rural youth, women SHG and NGOs attended the programme. The participants expressed their satisfaction with the theory and practical work.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

news in Brief 53rd ceasefire anniversary: The governing body of the Nagaland peace centre Kohima will be commemorating the peace day 53rd ceasefire anniversary, a thanks giving service on September 6 at 11am at the conference hall of The Heritage (Old DC Bungalow) Kohima. All members have been requested to attend the programme.

State level teachers’ day: Director of School Education, Wongthungo has informed that the State Teacher awardees 2018, teachers and students from both private and government schools in and around Kohima town to attend the State Level Teachers’ Day Celebration on September 5 to be held at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima.

CMO Mokokchung informs: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mokokchung has informed the departments of education, ICIT Mokokchung and SDIO Tuli to collect the medical fitness certificate of their staff who attended the medical board examination for the service confirmation on August 16 and 18. Office incharge of the concerned officers have been asked to send a responsible person to collect it from the office of the Chief Medical Officer Mokokchung during office hour.

Pughoboto SDPDB: Additional Deputy Commissioner and vice-chairperson SDPDB Pughoboto, Phuleshe K. Yepthomi has convened the Pughoboto Sub- Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) meeting on September 7 at 11 at the office of the ADC Pughoboto. All SDPDB members have been informed to attend the meeting.

NEA-N executive committee meeting: National Health Mission Employees Association Nagaland (NEA-N) has convened its fourth executive committee meeting with district unit on September 8 at 12:30 pm at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

DEO Mokokchung: District Education Officer (DEO) Mokokchung has informed all principals and headmasters of schools to depute Ao language teachers of class 9 to 12 of both government and private institutions for one day training at MMC conference hall on September 18 at 10 am.

CKS Kohima 1994 batch general meeting: Christ King School (CKS) Kohima 1994 batch has convened a general meeting on September 8 at 5 p.m. at J N hotel D’block Kohima. All alumni of the 1994 batch CKS Kohima have been requested to attend the meeting.

JBC to organize spiritual awakening programme: Jakhama Baptist Church (JBC), mission board will be conducting three-day spiritual awakening under the theme, “Rebuild” at Christian Fellowship, Zhodi Chapel Hall, Jakhama from September 7 to 9. The programme is mainly for the students of St. Joseph’s College Jakhama.

PMEGP Mokokchung interview: District Industries Centre (DIC) Mokokchung general manager T. Lipokwati Ao has informed that the PMEGP viva voice selection interview for 2018--2019 under NKVIB will be held on September 11 and DIC on September 12 and 13 from 9 am onwards at the conference hall of district planning and machinery cell, Mokokchung. All applicants have been directed to produce original documents.

ESSU executive meeting: Eastern Sumi Students’ Union (ESSU) has convened a executive meeting on September 19 at 11a.m. at the resident of K. Zhehoi Awomi, Diphupar-B village Dimapur. All the executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

KKYO general meeting: Kuda Kewhimia Youth Organisation (KKYO) has convened general meeting on September 8 at 10 a.m. at Diphupar Angami community hall, Diphupar village. All youths within the age of 16 to 45 years have been requested to attend the meeting.

RNPC clarifies: Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) has clarified that the venue of the general body meeting was at Silonijan, Karbi-Anglong and as notified earlier. A press release by president, RNPC, K Solomon H Rengma stated that office apologises for the clerical mistake made in a hurry.

CRPO elects new office bearers: CRPO during its meeting held on August 31 selected new office bearers for the tenure 2018-2020, led by president Soyhunlo Khing and general secretary Chegeseng Kath along with two vice presidents; five advisors; four others and executive members.

Good Shepherd Club organized a Cleanliness drive-&-distribution of dustbins on the theme, “My colony my responsibility” on September 3 at AG Colony, Kohima.

Club members dedicated six hours in putting up the dustbins and cleaned the street from Mohonkhola Junction to directorate of Soil and Water Conservation.

Wangtin on impeachment of Khango Konyak

Nagas should not sign the NCA under any circumstances, since the main idea of NCA was “to maintain oneness of Myanmar under single administration and consolidate military system to strengthen union of Myanmar.”

He said late Khaplang had also strictly warned Khango to be away from NCA, since it will amount to surrendering Nagas’ right for sovereignty.

However, Wangtin said the current problem for the young leader of NSCN (K), was how to become the part of NCA. “Since I also love the Naga Nation want NSCN (K) to be part of said agreement to regain the lost territories,” he said. Wangtin said large chunk of Nagas’ fertile valley along with British established port towns like Homlin and Khamti including business towns like Thamanti, Doungdot and Pongpin had gone to Shan community, while port town like Tenai and growing business hub, Singbwiyang were officially annexed by

Kachin state.

Wangtin said his idea on signing NCA was that, all these lost territories must be given back to the Nagas by Myanmar government through official notification.

In this regard, Wangtin said he had handed over all Myanmar-Naga ceasefire related documents along with Naga map covering all lost territories to Konyak Union- Myanmar, and instructed the latter to hand them over to Naga Yuya in the first part of 2018.

Wangtin said he had also shared his views to the Eastern Naga Students Association (ENSA) on ‘Naga Independence Day 2018’ at Mon Town to meet NSCN (K) leadership and advice them to sign NCA and retrieve back the lost territories.

Therefore, he said since late SS. Khaplang had warned Khango not to participate in NCA business, Khango upheld his mentor’s advice.

Wangtin opined that the young leadership of NSCN (K) should have con-

vinced their leader Khango instead of humiliating him by impeaching.

With regard to the issue of holding multiple ministries by Khango, Wangtin said the young Pangmi leaders should recall how late SS. Khaplang had also held important ministries and posts like-vice chairman post, ato kilonser, defense and home etc. However, no one went against him. Rather Wangtin said they travelled for more than 20 days from Mon to where late SS. Khaplang was, be it Jummnyu or Teka before signing the ceasefire with the Union of Myanmar.

He claimed that “meeting was incomplete unless one carried cash amount of few lakhs for his ration and day to day expenditure.”

Whereas in the case of Khango, he lived in Pangmi area, Wangtin said adding “but my beloved Pangmi brothers did not respect and honour their leader instead, they summon him, which was first of its kind in the history of Naga national movement…”

Wangtin said the leaders must recall how they loved and cared late Khaplang, but their act openly displayed how cruel and selfish they were, drawing a line between the Nagas of India and Myanmar.

He also pointed what he meant by ‘clear line’ drawn by the Pangmi brothers between Naga leaders of India and Myanmar.

He said the first attack on Nagas of Indian side was killing of the followers of late Isak Swu and Th. Muivah in1988 “for small misunderstanding”.

Wangtin alleged that late Khaplang directed Konyak Naga army led by ‘gen.’ (retd) Khole to attack late Isak Swu and Th. Muivah’s followers and killed hundreds of them in Eastern jungle, which was very painful and dark chapter in Naga history.

After that incident, he said Konyak people chose to be with Khaplang.

Wangtin claimed that the second attack on Indian side Naga leaders was the humiliation of ‘gen.’ (retd) Khole, the then chief of the

Army Staff and N. Kitovi, the then ato kilonser in 2011 June, where both the leaders were impeached by late Khaplang. “Even that incident did not shake the unity of the Konyak with late Khaplang,” he added.

The third attack was expulsion of P. Tikhak and himself (Wangtin) on March 27, 2015 by late SS Khaplang, without any warning despite fighting tooth and nail for his (late Khaplang) cause.

Yet, Konyak people led by Khango Konyak chosed to be with SS. Khaplang, he added.

Fourthly, another attack on Naga leaders of Indian side was August 17, 2018 when “Khango was impeached by the sapling of late Khaplang, most of who are Pangmi brothers.”

Considering all these, Wangtin asked the Pangmi brothers as to why they had gone this far against fellow Naga brothers mostly of Indian side Naga country?

He said such act of drawing a clear line between two brothers and future generation should

be condemned. “No one however strong he may be can undo what have been done on fellow Nagas by them,” he said, adding “now, let them do whatever they want without interference from fellow Nagas of Indian side.”

However, Wangtin said they should not miss the opportunity to regain the lost territories.

In the case of Nagas of Indian side, Wangtin said the leaders have officially declared Naga Independence on August 14, 1947, 72 years ago which was reaffirmed by Naga National Plebiscite in 1951.

With the ongoing political talks between Nagas and India, Wanting said they were expecting an “internationally acceptable solution sooner than later.”

While reminding that though the Eastern Nagas needed the support and co-operation from Western Nagas, Wangtin said it was too late to realize since the chain of relationship had been broken down beyond repair and never to return back again.

National nutrition week observes at Mangkolemba DIMAPUR: Block Level National Nutrition Week (September 1 to 7) was observed at T Town hall Mangkolemba on September 3 under the theme, “Ensuring focused intervention on nutrition during the first 1000 days of the child: Better child health”. The programme was organised by the department of Social welfare.

A press release from department of social welfare stated that during the programme, “Weight management and its importance through Body Mass Index (BMI)” was presented by MO CHC Mangkolemba, Dr. Jetilo Magh.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by ASHA coordinator, Arenla, welcome address by EAC Mangkolemba, Kedale Diana Sebu and summary and wrap up was presented by CDPO Mangkolemba, Imtinukshi. The programme was attended by around 100 students both boys and girls aged between 11 to 18.

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Wokha

Advisor, Industries & Commerce and NIDC, Imnatiba launching the Mokokchung district website. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Local Area Development Programme (LADP) schemes for 2018-19 under Wokha and Mokokchung districts have been approved by their respective board members at the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meetings held on September 4.

According to DIPR, in Wokha, the DPDB meeting was chaired by vice-chairman DPDB & DC Wokha, Dr.Manazir Jeelani Samoon. Chairman DPDB Wokha and advisor, information technology, science and technology, new & renewable energy, Mmhonlumo Kikon and advisor horticulture, Mhat-

hung Yanthan attended the meeting.

DC informed all the members of the Wokha District Disaster Management Authority and concerned line departments to attend the interactive session with the visiting members of Inter-Ministerial Central Team on September 5 at DC’s conference hall at 3 pm.

Meanwhile, responding to the queries raised by the Lotha Hoho chairman on use of explosives and chemicals at Doyang river, the DC said that the district administration will soon hold a meeting with the concerned department, villages and stakeholders in

Governor visits ‘Naga Reju’ Naga restaurant in Chennai

Governor, Acharya and his wife along with Maong Jamir and his family (left) and workers of the Naga Reju at Chennai on August 25.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland governor, PB Acharya visited “Naga Reju”, a Naga restaurant in Chennai near Loyola College, run by Maong Jamir from Nagaland, who is also pursuing his PhD from Chennai, during his recent visit to the city on August 25.

According to Governor’s PRO, Acharya and his lady wife, Kavita Acharya lauded Maong and his wife for their passion in taking up entrepreneurship and stated that both of them were a source of inspiration

for many budding entrepreneurs. Governor felt that more educated youth should take up entrepreneurship.

Working for others is a kind of slavery, he added. He also urged them to be their own and create employment by entering into co-operative entrepreneurship.

Governor also lauded “Naga Reju” for taking effort to popularise Naga cuisine. He also encouraged the owners to exhibit and market beautiful handicrafts and handlooms of Nagaland in their restaurant so as to

promote the rich tradition and culture. The governor also suggested decorating the infrastructure and utensils used in serving to Naga traditional wooden bowls, bamboo mugs, wooden serving spoons, wooden plates, etc so as to attract customers and also promote Nagaland products. Acharya and his wife also enjoyed Naga meal with the owner and workers of the restaurant and congratulated them for their wonderful effort towards spreading the culture of Nagaland.

the vicinity of the Doyang reservoir, where a resolution will be passed on the use of explosive and chemical in Doyang river.

Departments of medical, food & civil supplies, mechanical and civil defence& home guards gave power point presentation highlighting their departmental activities and programmes. The chairman requested department of tourism and economics and statistics to present their departmental activities in the next meeting.

Mokokchung: The meeting held under the chairmanship of advisor, industries and commerce and chairman DPDB

ICFAI to host BizHorn 2018 DIMAPUR: Department of Management Studies, ICFAI University Nagaland will be organizing its annual management festival “BizHorn 2018” on September 6 and 7 at ICFAI University Nagaland Campus, 6th Mile Dimapur. The theme for BizHorn 2018 is “Learning, Enriching, Leading” with the Motto: “Celebrating the Spirit of Innovations”.

A press release by coordinator of BizHorn 2018, Neisal Theyo stated that the two-day event will witness students from various Colleges/Institutions/Universities in Nagaland participate and compete, to showcase their talents. Coordinator of BizHorn 2018, Neisal Theyo has informed interested colleges/institutions/ universities who are yet to register to do so on the inaugural day and can contact Neisal Theyo, BizHorn coordinator on 91 9615100204 and president Yarso Ramra on 91 9774480401.

The inaugural programme will be graced by member secretary, Nagaland Pollution Control Board & State Nodal Officer for National Green Corps Programme, Rusovil John, as chief guest.

‘Hindi Diwas’ celebrated at DPS Dimapur

Students along with teachers at the ‘Hindi Diwas’ celebration at DPS Dimapur on September 4.

DIMAPUR: Delhi Public School (DPS) Dimapur celebrated “Hindi Diwas” on September 4, with Dr. Chandrasekhar Chaubey, regional director, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur as the chief guest.

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to a great departed soul, an inter school Hindi poem recitation competition on the poetry of Atal B Vajpayee was held.

Altogether 24 students from 12 schools participated in the competition.

The judges for the event were Khrutsulu Dozo, PGT Hindi, Government Higher Secondary School, N a g a r j a n , D i m a p u r, Waleniba Jamir, princi-

pal, Rashtra Bhasa Hindi Training Institute, Padampukhuri, Dimapur, and Anjana Sabha Pandit, lecturer, Rashtra Bhasa Hindi Training Institute, Padampukhuri, Dimapur.

Principal of the host school, B.K Nanda welcomed the guests and the participants.

Paridhi Jain of Hollotoli School and Meghna Prabhu of Army Pub-

lic School Rangpahar emerged as the joint winner of the poem recitation competition with Saloni Verma of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dimapur and Naman Kr. Jain of DPS Dimapur securing the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. All the proceedings of the programme and the various cultural presentations were conducted in Hindi, promoting its usage.

Mokokchung, Imnatiba while approving the LADP scheme, has also approved the constitution of verification committee for LADP. The house also recommended for approval and registration of “Societyfor Christian Living”.

The meeting began with review of the last meeting minutes, after which Mokokchung District Website https://mokokchungnic.in hosted by National Information Centre was launched by the chairman.

He said that this will bring the people closer and connected thereby showcasing more transparency in all the government activities in the district. He was also

optimistic that the people in general will be benefited through this website.

In his introductory briefing on the website, DIO, Er.Temsu said that the programme was a central initiative policy programme where every district must have a single window and that all the district activities of the government were to be uploaded.

Deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB, Sachin Jaiswal requested the house for suggestions which he can put up in the for thcoming DC’s conference to be held at Kohima.

M i n i s t e r P W D, Tongpang Ozukum, who also attended the meeting, suggested the house to give detail report on the damaged caused by natural calamities from the next meeting saying that as DPDB members one should always be alert and should keep on updating every incidents happening in the district. On launching of the district website, Tongpang called upon the members to materialise in reality. In the meeting, three new board members were also introduced asstt. co-operative registrar societies, R.Bendang Ao, EAC, Khriethozo and EAC, KhiuzanKaurinta.

3 Mokokchung celebrates ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, SEP 4 (NPN): District level “Rashtriya Poshan Maah”, was celebrated on Tuesday, at the Sangtemla community hall, Mokokchung which was attended by large number of Anganwadi & Asha workers’ representatives.

CDPO Talisangla was the resource person. The event was organised by District Welfare Office.

Speaking to the participants, Talisangla said that ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’, was part of ‘POSHAN Abhiyaan’, (the Prime Minister’s scheme for holistic promotion of nutrition) from national to the rural level. She said POSHA Abhiyaan was adopted in the month of September 2018 as the “Poshan Maah”, to celebrate with an aim to reach every household with the message of “nutrition”.

Talisangla, further said that Poshan Maah will be observed with day to day activities in all the Anganwadi

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& Asha centers with timely intimations of ‘weekly programmes’, from the Department of Welfare, throughout September 2018.

Earlier, introductory speech was delivered by District Welfare Officer, Bendangkokba and short speech by CDPO Kobulong, Imliyanger. To create awareness amongst participants about ‘Poshan Maah’ programme, quiz competition was conducted by Limawati Jamir. The programme concluded with a “mini-cheap nutritious food cooking method display” by the supervisors of Mokokchung District Welfare Office.

Prayer, fasting for prisoners

Kohima: All India Prison Ministry Nagaland branch Kohima (AIPMNK) has called for a day of prayer and fasting for prisoners in jails of Nagaland on September 9.

AIPMNK president Kevisezo Angami has requested the Christians/believers of the churches (non-denominational) all over Nagaland to observe the day to pray and fast for the prisoners, the jail authority and the AIPMNK.

Pre-teachers’ day at GPS Nerhe-Phezha DIMAPUR: Pre-teachers’ day was celebrated GPS Nerhe-Phezha, Kohima on September 4, organized by school management committee (SMC).

A press release from SMC Nerhe-Phezha chairman, Er. Ketousielie Kenguruse stated that, speeches were delivered

by Kiehutuo Usou VCC chairman, Pfuduolie Kenguruse VDB secretary, Zevituo Mere NSU president, Kuolavolie on behalf of the parents and Er. Ketousielie Kenguruse SMC chairman.

There was presentation to the teachers by the SMC Nerhe-Phezha, VDB and NSU, followed by song from the school students.

The teacher-in-charge Shurhotuonuo Semou spoke on behalf of the Teachers and students of GPS Nerhe-Phezha at the pre-teachers day celebration. students.

The programme was chaired by Thejao kenDRSU: Dimapur Rengma Students’ Union (DRSU) has extended Teachers’ guruse, pastor NBC and Day greetings to all the teachers on the auspicious day. A press release by president, attended by school teachTenyebinlo Himb and education & statistical secretary, Nony Semy, expressed gratitude ers, Village Council, Vilto all the teachers responsible for moulding the students. DRSU also requested all the lage Development Board, teachers to be punctual, honest and God fearing so that while executing their duties, Nerhema Student’s Union, both teachers and students would be benefited in building a successful future.

Nerhe-Phezha Youth OrKSON: Kuki Students’ Organisation Nagaland (KSON) has also extended ganization, SMC memtheir best wishes to all the teachers of the Kuki community in particular and all bers, pastors of the village churches, parents, students the teachers of Nagaland. KSON media cell in a statement said, “teachers deserve all respect from society as they are the spark plug of life’s vehicle.” and well-wishers.

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EDBA annual general meeting

AYO’s discourse on demographic threats

Kohima: Angami Youth organization’s (AYO) will be organizing discourse on the topic “demographic threats” on September 8 at 11am at Jotsoma community hall Kuda village ‘A’ Khel.

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village council, youth organizations, women organizations, churches and students’ unions have been asked to send atleast two representatives from their respective organizations.

AYO has also extended invitations to all

Angami seniors citizens, intellectuals, AYO senior leaders and any Angami concern citizens to attend the programme.

The organizer has requested every member to wear atleast an Angami traditional attire.

DIMAPUR: East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) held its annual general meeting on September 4, at Purana Bazar near Popular Bakery.

A press release from E D BA , v i c e p r e s i d e n t Mukibur Rahman stated that during the meeting the house resolved to keep the area clean. In this regard, EDBA has asked all the shop owners to keep dustbins in their shops.

The association has also informed all the big business houses and showrooms owners to employ Naga youths to create job opportunity for them. The house also resolved to protect the interest of the business community and appealed everyone to cooperate with EDBA. Others who spoke on the occasion were EDBA advisors Solomon L. Awomi and Ahokhe Yeptho.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by EDBA president Atokha Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DoF&AR) Mon distributed fish feeds to beneficiaries of Mon district under Blue Revolution on September 4. (DoF&AR) Zhimomi.

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Congress MP from Assam Gourav Gogoi along with MPCC president and others speaking to media persons at Shillong Congress Bhawan on Tuesday.

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S h i l lo n g, S e p 4 : Mounting pressure on the BJP government to institute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the Rafale deal, the Congress on Tuesday fired fresh salvo describing the Narendra Modi-led government as “pro-rich” and “anti-poor”.

Hitting out at the BJPled NDA government, the opposition Congress asked Prime Narendra Modi to explain to the people as to why an extra amount of Rs. 41,205 crore was being paid from public money to purchase Rafale jet fighters.

“Rafale scam is a copy book case of squandering ‘national interest’, causing

loss to public exchequer and the promoting a culture of ‘crony capitalism’ at the cost of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),” Congress General Secretary, Gaurav Gogoi told journalists at the Congress headquarters here in Meghalaya.

He also questioned the government how HAL was by-passed and ‘offsetcontract’ worth Rs. 30,000 crore was given to Reliance Defence Limited that had zero experience of manufacturing fighter aircrafts.

“We want to know the details (Rafale deal).

If they (government) have nothing to hide, why are they afraid of JPC and why have they not given any official statements,” he said.

Recalling that the previous Congress-led UPA government had disclosed the price of Dassault Aviation made MIRAGE aircraft, Sukhoi aircraft and other Defence purchases on the floor of the parliament, Gogoi asked, “What is the Prime Minister and Defence Minister (Nirmala Sitharaman), hiding? Does the refusal to tell the price not reek of a scam?”

Gogoi said the UPA government had entered into a contract to acquire 126 Rafale aircraft - 18 of them in fly away condition and the remaining 108 aircraft to be made in India by the Public Sector Undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bengaluru, under a transfer of technology agreement

with a French company, Dassault Aviation.

Expressing concern on reducing the number of fighter jets as required by Indian Air Force from 126 to 36, Gogoi said, “With the looming threats from China and Pakistan, does it not compromise the national security and defeat the emergency purchase argument.”

“This deal speaks of betraying our country’s security. It speaks of crony capitalism of a private company, and it speaks of looting public tax payers’ money. There is betrayal and compromise of our defence need and this has the personal intervention of Prime Minister Modi and a private company has benefited from Prime Minister’s decision,” the Congress leader added.

Describing the Narendra Modi-led government as “pro-rich” and “antipoor,” the Congress MP from Assam, said, “BJP’s government’s decisions are helping the rich and the corrupt. Demonetisation which was supposed to be an attack on the corrupt has benefited the corrupt.”

“None of their poll promises made in 2014 have been fulfilled by them.

Our young people continues to be unemployed and are frustrated, and our society known for unity and diversity is being divided and fractured by the BJP,” Gogoi said.

Conrad Sangma quits Lok Sabha Correspondent

Shillong, Sep 4: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday resigned from the Lok Sabha after being elected to the Meghalaya Assembly on August 27.

He will take oath as member of Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday.

Sangma, who won the by-election from the South Tura Assembly constituency, said he has submitted his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

The by-election in South Tura was necessitated after Agatha Sangma resigned to pave way for her brother Conrad to contest in order to retain the post of Chief Minister.

Sangma, the youngest son of former Lok Speaker late Purno A. Sangma, defeated Charlotte W. Momin of the Congress by 8,421 votes.

C o n r a d , w h o wa s sworn as the 12th Chief Minister of Meghalaya on March 6, was a non-elected member of the 60-member Assembly.

Sangma assumed the top post of Meghalaya, which his father had held for a short period, after the regional United Democratic Party (UDP), People’s Democratic Party and the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) decided to support the NPP in forming the government on condition that he (Sangma) would be the Chief Minister.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

HC quashes KN Saikia report on secret killings G u wa h at i , S e p 4 (Agencies): Gauhati High Court on Monday declared the constitution of the Justice K.N. Saikia Commission by the erstwhile Tarun Gogoi government as legally untenable. The panel was constituted to probe the “secret killings” of family members and sympathisers of Ulfa militants A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan also quashed the report of the Saikia Commission after hearing a writ petition filed by former CM Prafulla Kumar Mahanta in 2008, challenging the constitution of the commission. Saikia, a retired judge of the Supreme Court who passed away on December 7, 2016, had submitted his report in 2007, indicting the former chief minister, the then police hierarchy and the home ministry for the extra-judicial killings, which occurred in Assam during 1998-2001,commonly referred to as “secret killings”.

Saikia was appointed after the then Tarun Gogoi government rejected the interim report of the Justice J.N. Sarma Commission of Inquiry in August, 2005, as it failed to identify the killers and unearth the conspiracy. “The high court today ruled that the K.N. Saikia Commission was illegally constituted and quashed its report,” said Mahanta’s counsel Rajib Baruah.

He said the then state

government had appointed the K.N. Saikia Commission without dissolving the Justice J.N. Sarma Commission, which was also inquiring the same matter, thereby violating the Commissions of Inquiry Act. “The government had appointed the Saikia commission while Sarma Commission still existed, which is a violation of Section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act,” Baruah said.

“The government again issued a notification dated September 3, 2005, stating that apart from the 11 cases, the Saikia Commission will inquire into other killings of a similar nature. It violated Section 7 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, which says the government will decide which definite matter of public importance to be inquired and not by the commission,” he said. “But by issuing the notification dated September 3, 2005, the government had delegated the power to decide what matter to inquire to the commission, which goes against the Commissions of Inquiry Act,” Baruah added.

The Saikia Commission had probed 35 cases of secret killings that took place during the AGP rule and mentioned in its report that there was enough evidence to show that the then home minister was at the helm of these extra-constitutional killings.

NSCN (K) cadre surrenders in Arunachal I ta nag a r , S e p t 4 (PTI): A 19-year-old cadre of the Khaplang faction of the NSCN has surrendered before the district administration, police and the Assam Rifles in the troubled Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Wangliam Lowang, a permanent resident of Noglo village in Lazu administrative circle in Tirap, gave up arms Monday to lead a “normal family life with his parents”, a statement by District Information and Public Relation Officer (DIPRO) said. Lowang was 17, a student of a government school, when he joined the NSCN (K).

He has been an active cadre of the outlawed outfit since 2016, the statement said.

Two ZUF cadres held in Manipur

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Impahl, Sep 4: Two active members of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were arrested by Manipur police commandos with one Chinese hand grenade and four demand letters.

Ilang Pame (33) and Rangukambe Pame (44) were nabbed during a frisking and checking operation at Chini-Ingkhol VDF post under Bishnupur police station on September 1, a release of Manipur police PRO said on Tuesday.

MU VC rejects probe panel Nungba assault case: AMSU demands arrest of culprits IMPHAL, Sep 4: Amidst the controversy surrounding over his resumption to duty as vice chancellor of Manipur University, Prof AP Pandey Tuesday rejected the probe panel constituted

by Union ministry of home affairs. Addressing a news conference at his official quarter in Imphal, Pandey said that he was ready to face any kind of enquiry from the highest level but would not accept the enquiry committee constituted by the MHRD. He alleged that the chairman of the committee is a close relative of a member of the agitating teachers’ association of the Manipur University. Mention may be made that following an agreement with the agitating students, teachers and staffs of the MU, MHRD reconstituted the probe panel by appointing retired acting chief justice of Meghalaya High Court justice T Nandakumar with retired VC of Tezpur University of Assam as member.

While the committee was yet to commence its inquiry into the allegations leveled him, Prof AP Pandey resumed his duty as VC of the varsity on September 2 sparking tension among

the MU fraternity.

Pandey further claimed that he had received no communication from the Union human resource development ministry regarding his leave and added that he had resumed the office as VC and would not accept any kind of leave by any authority below his rank.

Pandey who resumed his duty by opening a new office at his official quarter said “I did not receive any orders or communication from the MHRD regarding my leave.”

However, he added he has information regarding the latest development in the MU through social networking site.

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IMPHAL, Sep 4: The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has Tuesday set a 72-hour deadline to book the culprits involved in the assault of four persons at Nungba Bazar of Noney district on Monday night.

The incident allegedly happened Monday night around 7:40 pm when the bus with a 37- member team including some singers on board was stopping near a hotel. The assailants who allegedly claimed to be cadres of NSCN (I-M) also looted around Rs 5000, said report.

Addressing a news conference at its office in

Imphal, AMSU president Manijt Sarangthem alleged that AMSU general secretary S Anil was slapped twice by the four self-proclaimed NSCN (I-M) cadres.

The four miscreants came and asked the driver to pay ‘vehicle tax’ while the bus was stopping for passengers to take meal at hotel, alleged Sarangthem.

Even after identifying themselves as students, the miscreants kept on demanding the tax, he alleged.

Further, the miscreants forcibly collected around Rs 5000 (Rs 500 each from some of the members on board the bus), Manjit alleged.

He added that several

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to the level of North East Students’ Organization with a call to stand united against such criminal activities.

Meanwhile, Nungba police of Tamenglong district has lodged a criminal case in connection with the incident of assault on some members of AMSU at Nungba.

I nv e s t i g a t i o n h a s started under the supervision of senior officers and maximum efforts were being made to arrest the culprits at the earliest, a statement of the state police PRO said.

FELICITATION The Nagaland Bible College, Mokokchung, faculty, staff & students with profound joy and gratitude to our Almighty God would like to congratulate our beloved Principal, Dr. Sentilemla Ao, for conferring her Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min.) from Southern Asia Bible College under Asia Theological Association (ATA) on the research topic “Revitalising the Revival Churches in Mokokchung District, Nagaland: A Strategy to Equip Leaders and Believers and Recover the Missional Focus.” We pray that you will continue to impact and inspire many people and do greater things for the glory of God. Many blessings!

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The organizing committee of GHSS, Jotsoma cordially invites you to the Golden Jubilee Celebration on the 7th of Sept. 2018.

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Congress asks Arunachal CM to reduce fuel taxes Itanagar, Sep 4 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Takam Sanjoy on Tuesday asked Chief Minister Pema Khandu to slash local taxes of petrol and diesel and criticized the Centre for the exorbitant high rate of fuel in the country. Sanjoy alleged that Modi government is looting the people with high prices in petrol and diesel. “The average price of fuel around the world is 1.17 US dollar per barrel while it is 1.16 dollar per litre in India,” said Sanjoy in a statement. The APCC chief asked the state government to immediately reduce all local taxes and VAT on fuels as the high rate is pushing up prices of essential commodities. If it was not done, he said, the Congress would launch an agitation across the state.

people including womenfolk witnessed the incident but none of them came forward to intervene.

A complaint has been lodged at Nungba police station and “If the Union ministry of home affairs and state government fail to take up appropriate action to book the culprits within 72hour, we will be compelled to launch series of intense agitation,” Manjit said.

He also said that AMSU has taken the incident seriously and the matter will be brought up

“THROUGH HUMANITY TO PEACE”

INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY (Constituted under Act XV of 1920) NAGALAND STATE BRANCH NAGALAND: KOHIMA

INVITATION The Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch (IRCSN) cordially invites you to attend the Ceremonial Function of the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Society to be held on 6th September 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Red Cross Conference Hall, Kohima.

Mr. P. B Acharya, the Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland & President, IRCSN will deliver the Presidential address.

Mr. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland & Vice-President IRCSN will deliver the Vice-Presidential address.

Mrs. Abeni TCK, Chairperson will preside over the function.

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50 yr old bridge in Kolkata collapses; 1 killed KOLKATA, SEP 4 (PTI): A section of an over 50-yearold bridge on the arterial Diamond Harbour Road in south Kolkata collapsed Tuesday evening, snuffing out one life, trapping several people and crushing many vehicles, police said.

The Majerhat bridge in the crowded Alipore area caved in around 4.45 pm during rush hour. It runs over the Majerhat Railway Station and connects the city centre with the heavily populated Behala, the vast area of the south west suburbs and neighbouring South 24 Parganas district.

Police confirmed the death of one person and said 19 others, including two women were injured.

The injured have been admitted to SSKM and CMRI hospitals, the police added. Fire brigade personnel engaged in the rescue work had earlier said 25 injured were pulled out from the rubble. Additional lighting arrangements have been made to facilitate the rescue work at night.

One minibus, four cars and a few motorbikes which were hit by the collapse were seen lying at the accident site till evening. An eyewitness claimed that some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is now in Darjeeling, said

A section of Majerhat bridge collapsed in south Kolkata, Tuesday. (PTI)

that rescue work was almost over and only a concrete slab remains to be cut to find out whether any person was trapped there.

She said there was a hut under the bridge and some labourers engaged in metro rail construction work used to stay. “Had they been there during the time of accident, an unfortunate thing might have happened”, she said. Banerjee said that

thousands of people pass through the area and the government has to probe the accident.

“A probe will be done by a committee headed by Chief Secretary Malay De to find out the cause of the collapse.

“Action will be taken against those whose negligence caused the accident.

No one will be spared”, she said. She also announced

a compensation of Rs five lakh to the family of the dead and Rs 50,00 each to the injured.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and hoped for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Governor K N Tripathi, who visited the site, described it as “a big disaster”. “I have come to see the rescue work. It is a big disaster. I heard that maintenance of the bridge is entrusted with the PWD and the railways. The matter required to be enquired,” he told reporters.

The 450 metre-long bridge was built in early sixties and maintained by PWD, a member of mayorin-council in the city municipal corporation said.

Some locals said the collapse might have been due to the construction of metro railway pillars nearby but this was not immediately confirmed by the experts.

Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim said the government would undertake technical inquiry after the rescue work is over.

NDRF DG Sanjay Kumar said earthmovers are being used for clearing the area.

“We have to take into account the safety aspect while clearing the debris”, he said. The bridge collapse

hit Circular Railway services and local train services in Budge Budge-Sealdah line inconveniencing a large number of commuters, an Eastern Railway spokesman said here.

The local train services were suspended from 4.45 pm, he said.

The bridge collapse hit traffic movement to and from vast areas in south-west Kolkata and adjacent South 24 Parganas district during the peak evening hours.

TMC leader Derek O’Brien tweeted, “Watching scenes of Majerhat bridge #Kolkata collapse. Devastating.

Rescue teams, disaster management teams, Police CP, fire fighters already reach spot. Locals join. Rescue operations on. Prayers for those affected. Difficult to gauge enormity of tragedy as yet looking at visuals.”

The army has kept three columns on standby for any assistance, defence sources said. The Eastern Command headquarters at Fort William is about six km from the place of the accident. This is the third bridge collapse in the city in five and half years.

An under construction flyover had collapsed in crowded Burrabazar area, the wholesale business hub of the city, on March 31, 2016 and had claimed 26 lives.

NRMSATA 2016 reacts to department’s claims

DIMAPUR, SEP 4 (NPN): Dismissing the clarification of RMSA regarding appointment of teachers, Nagaland RMSA Teachers Association (NRMSATA), 2016 batch has, however, decided to refrain from going ahead with its blackbadge protest scheduled on Wednesday.

In a statement, NRMSATA president Sao Venuh and general secretary Haisoliabe Ndang explained that, as a mark of respect to all teachers who were sacrificing themselves for nation building and also to enable smooth conduct of various programmes planned that day across the State, RMSA teachers would refrain from donning black badges on Teachers’ Day. Expressing surprise at the documents produced by the department in support of its claims and the reference to various clauses, NRMSATA clarified that RMSA teachers were given only two documents, viz., the engagement order and contractual bond that contained some clauses. It asserted that the mission director’s quotes of clause 4 that “the appointments are through funding under RMSA programme” and clause 6 that “the

state government will not be responsible for their salaries, including future service career of the appointees” were derived from the post creation notification (No. DSE/RMSAUPGRADATION/2011) that was never displayed for public consumption during advertisement and nor during declaration of results or even during issuance of engagement order.

The association reasoned that even if one had to consider genuineness of the document, the entire clauses under this notification must be taken into consideration, including the introduction that stated that the sanctioned posts were entitled for all other allowances as admissible under rules enforced in Nagaland.

According to NRMSATA, clause 1(ii) under this document also stated that “627 posts of graduate teachers against 112 upgraded RMSA Govt. High Schools in the pay band of Rs 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of Rs 4200 per month”.

But in contravention to this term, the association accused the department of fixing salary at Rs 31,315 with no pay band and other additional allowances.

The release also point-

ed out that the beginning of Clause 4 stated that “the department of School Education shall clearly specify the terms and condition of appointment”, but alleged that the terms and conditions of appointment in the post creation notification was never put up before the teachers or the official gazette for consumption and reference.

NRMSATA asserted that the statement of the mission director that “Government of India had issued guidelines fixing salary payable to RMSA subject teachers at Rs 25,000 per month from 2018-19” too was not justifiable on two grounds.

Firstly, because the actual statement under the guidelines mentioned that the Central’s share for teachers’ salary would be restricted up to Rs 25,000 and that PAB minutes of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for Nagaland mentioned that the balance amount (in addition to Central and mandatory State matching share) would have to be met by the State from its own resources. And, secondly, as the revised salary of Rs 25,000 was applied only to certain section of RMSA teachers and not to every RMSA teacher.

Five arrested for Kashmiri minor’s gang rape, murder S r i nag a r , S e p 4 (IANS): Five people, including the stepmother, were arrested on Tuesday for the gang rape and murder of a nine-year-old in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district in a horrific crime stemming from jealousy.

Senior Superintendent of Police Syed Imtiyaz Hussain told reporters that the woman and four youths have been arrested for the gang rape and murder of the girl whose body was found in the forests of Uri tehsil two days back.

Gurgaon police seeks govt nod to probe FIR against Hooda Chandigarh, Sep 4 (PTI): The Gurgaon police have sought permission from the state government to probe the case registered against former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda over a land deal which allegedly favoured Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra.

Hooda and Vadra were booked by police on Saturday in connection with alleged irregularities in the deal. The BJP had made the deal a major issue in the the 2014 election, alleging that Vadra made crores of rupees with the connivance of the then Hooda-led Congress government.

Under the amended Prevention of Corruption Act, the police have to get approval of the ‘competent authority’ before investigating an FIR against a public servant, a senior official said Tuesday. The Gurgaon police wrote to the state government on September 1 for this permission to investigate Hooda, Gurgaon Police Commissioner K K Rao said Tuesday. He said once the permission is given the investigation will start.

The FIR against Vadra, Hooda and two companies -- DLF and Onkareshwar Properties -- was registered at Kherki Daula police station in Gurgaon.

T h e a c c u s e d we r e booked under Sections 420 (cheating), 120 B (criminal conspiracy), 467 (forgery), 468 (forgery for the purpose

of cheating), 471 (using as genuine a forged document) of the IPC and Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Hooda said Tuesday in Jaipur that the BJP government is pursuing “vendetta politics”.

The Congress leader claimed the case has been lodged to divert attention from the Rafale fighter aircraft deal.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, however, said the BJP government is committed to uprooting corruption.

“The FIR registered on Saturday will be thoroughly examined and investigated,” Khattar had told reporters in Gurgaon on Sunday.

The FIR was lodged after a complaint was received from one Surinder Sharma, a resident of Nuh. It said Vadra’s Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd purchased 3.5 acre of land in Gurgaon’s sector 83 from Onkareshwar Properties for Rs 7.50 crore in 2008, when Hooda was the chief minister and also held the portfolio of Town and Country Planning Department.

Later, Skylight Hospitality sold this land to realty major DLF for Rs 58 crore after procuring commercial licence for the development of the colony with the influence of Hooda, Sharma alleged. In turn, DLF was favoured by the Hooda government with permission to develop another piece of land, it was alleged.

Giving details of the crime, he said the victim’s father, Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai, complained that his daughter was missing and he feared she may have been abducted.

During investigation, police found that the girl’s father had two wives and

that the victim was the daughter of a woman from Jharkhand.

H i s f i r s t w i f e, Fahmeeda, would mostly work outside the house while the other would mostly stay at home to cook food. On September 2, the body of the missing

girl was found in a decomposed form, about one kilometre from the family home. Investigation revealed that Fahmeeda had been nourishing a longstanding grudge against the non-local wife of her husband and her children as she felt that her husband

was more affectionate towards his second wife Khushboo. The deceased daughter was the dearest of ll children to the father.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND:KOHIMA

No.DHFW-5/23/TRG-NSG/2017/841/ Dated:Kohima,31st Aug 2018 GNM WRITTEN EXAM SHORTLISTED CANDIDATE Cut-off Marks for General Category: 42marks Cut-off Marks for BT Category: 38 marks Roll Number of shortlisted candidates for interview 2 25 70 104 151 193 247 312 397 443 495 549 623 699 3 27 71 105 152 194 267 320 398 445 496 550 626 703 6 32 77 108 153 197 268 321 403 448 501 555 635 708 7 33 78 109 157 199 270 330 405 449 502 558 637 710 9 35 79 110 158 200 273 333 406 450 504 569 638 711 10 36 80 111 160 213 274 340 407 453 506 570 639 714 11 37 84 114 161 220 277 341 408 455 507 579 644 715 12 38 85 115 166 221 278 347 409 468 510 588 648 721 13 41 86 116 167 223 279 351 411 469 519 591 650 723 14 42 87 121 169 224 280 362 414 470 522 592 653 724 16 43 90 125 170 225 281 363 420 473 527 602 654 734 17 44 91 126 173 226 283 364 422 480 530 608 658 744 18 46 97 128 174 227 284 371 432 482 534 609 677 749 19 52 98 133 175 228 285 373 434 485 535 610 678 751 20 54 100 134 176 236 291 374 435 486 537 617 681 21 56 101 139 180 242 298 379 438 490 539 618 690 22 57 102 140 181 245 299 388 441 491 542 620 693 24 61 103 146 191 246 307 395 442 493 548 622 694 Note: 1. Interview will be held on 11th & 12th September 2018. 11th September: Roll No. 2-298 12th September: Roll No. 299-751 2. Venue for interview: Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare 3. Reporting time for interview: 9:00 am 4. Candidates are directed to bring the Admit card and original documents for verification.

5. Lobbying will result in disqualification.

Sd/(DR.VIKEYIE LOSU ) Principal Director Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima, Nagaland

Fahmeeda hatched a conspiracy to eliminate her step daughter.

On the fateful day, she took her to the nearby jungle and committed

the crime along with four young men: her son Sahil, 14, and his friends Kaiser Ahmad, 19, Aadil Ahmad, 14, and Naseer Ahmad Khan, 28.

NAGALAND UNIVERSITY

(A Central University Established by an Act No. 35 of Parliament 1989) School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development Medziphema Campus - 797106 (Nagaland)

NO.SAMN/ADMN-PRI/E-151/17-2149 Dated 04.09.2018 Interested qualified candidates are invited for a walk-in interview for the under mantioned post under AICRP Honeybee & Prollinator and "Evaluting Impact of Neonicotinoids on pollinators" Project, Nagaland University, SASRD, Medziphema, to be conducted on 18.09.2018 at 11:00 AM in the Conference Hall, SASRD, NU, Medziphema Campus. Candidate must bring supporting documents, educational qualifications and experience certificate in originals with one set of photocopies.

Sl. No.

Name of the post

No. of Post

Educational Qualification

Monthly Emoluments

1.

Professional (Under Neonicotinoids)

1

a. M.Sc. (Ag) in Entomology b. Preferably PhD in Entomology

Rs. 28,000/- + HRA

2.

Para Apiarist under AICRP (HB&P)

1

a. 10+2 b. Field Experience in the bees

Rs. 10,000 Fixed

NOTE : 1. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidate appearing the interview.

2. The above post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

DC-1540

(T. Lanusosang) Pro-Vice Chancellor

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND: KOHIMA No.DHFW-5/23/TRG-NSG/2017/840/ Dated: Kohima, 31st Aug 2018 ANM/FHW WRITTEN EXAM SHORTLISTED CANDIDATE Cut-off Marks for General Category: 47 marks Cut-off Marks for BT Category: 42 marks Roll Number of shortlisted candidate for interview 3 20 48 66 90 111 135 153 193 241 265 290 331 392 4 24 49 72 91 120 136 156 194 243 269 293 346 397 7 25 51 74 93 121 137 158 195 248 271 296 353 412 10 32 58 75 98 124 143 164 206 250 276 310 380 464 14 33 60 83 99 130 144 161 226 252 279 312 381 466 17 35 61 84 102 131 148 172 235 255 285 313 382 478 18 41 64 85 110 134 150 175 239 260 289 328 391 Note: 1. Interview will be held on 13th September 2018.

2. Venue for interview: Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare 3. Reporting time for interview: 9:00 am 4. Candidates are directed to bring the Admit card and original documents for verification.

5. Lobbying will result in disqualification.

Sd/(DR. VIKEYIE LOSU) Principal Director Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Kohima; Nagaland Issued by DIPR DC-1537

DC-1536

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Salutations to teachers

Vol. XXVIII NO. 270 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

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Changing ideals

n almost all countries, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on different days and months and in India, the birthday of the second president of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on September 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day. It may be noted that Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, as the president of India (1962-67), had flown to Kohima in 1963 to officially declare Nagaland as the 16th state under the union of India. Dr Radhakrishnan was also a teachers besides being a philosopher and a devout follower of his faith. The profession of teaching has undergone evolutionary changes with regard to both perception and impartation. Till five decades ago, teaching was imposing information which the student had to accept and learn/ retain through memorisation. Students had to obey every rule-from dress codes to behaviour to doing homework etc. Teachers and students maintained a strict code of restricting their interaction to academics. Teachers then were not encouraged to discuss any matter not included in the curriculum. As a result, education in the old days produced bookworms and graduates who could expect jobs on the strength of their unusable degree knowledge because the word ‘skill’ was not heard except a mild reference to ‘talent.’ Today teachers are expected to mass produce graduates with different abilities. It is a challenge for every teacher today, to keep oneself relevant in a fast changing world. As students have access to any information possible, they are also less inclined to be spoon fed with knowledge that is available everywhere or be taught with the concept of “one-size fits all” content. Today, teaching has become a very different profession unlike what it was some forty to fifty years ago. The world has undergone another huge transformation after the digital revolution ushered in SMS, Facebook, Twitter, Chats etc to a totally new and dynamic era. A teacher who is not digital literate stands to be outdated in today’s fast changing paradigms. This can also mean, that the idea of teachers is no longer confined to those who are employed in institutions. Without teachers, the world today would be like the dark ages; ruled by ignorance and superstition. The different qualities of teachers has been categorised by William Arthur Ward, as the followinga mediocre teacher simply tells; a good teacher explains; a superior demonstrates while a great teacher inspires. A great teacher is a gem and has impacted generations. Even as the entire world is reminded of the great and noble teaching profession where teachers are remembered with a grateful heart especially on Teacher’s Day; the ongoing protests and putting forth demands etc indicate that something is not quite right with the educational environment in Nagaland.

Today government teachers are on a virtual warpath over several demands and unless there is an early resolution, the crisis could deepen if school children of affected schools go without classes. While eulogising teachers, it is also important to ponder over the fact that teachers throughout the globe today work mostly for money. Unlike in the past when teaching was purely a noble profession and those who took it up, expected little while giving their everything; today the profession is just like any other. It is incorrect to paint all teachers with the same brush but on Teacher’s Day, it is important to remind society that the very ideals of the profession has to be revived.

DailyDevotion His! They were Yours, You gave them to Me… —John 17:6 A missionary is someone in whom the Holy Spirit has brought about this realization: “You are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). To say, “I am not my own,” is to have reached a high point in my spiritual stature.

The true nature of that life in actual everyday confusion is evidenced by the deliberate giving up of myself to another Person through a sovereign decision, and that Person is Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit interprets and explains the nature of Jesus to me to make me one with my Lord, not that I might simply become a trophy for His showcase. Our Lord never sent any of His disciples out on the basis of what He had done for them. It was not until after the resurrection, when the disciples had perceived through the power of the Holy Spirit who Jesus really was, that He said, “Go” (Matthew 28:19; also see Luke 24:49 and Acts 1:8).

“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:26). He was not saying that this person cannot be good and upright, but that he cannot be someone over whom Jesus can write the word Mine. Any one of the relationships our Lord mentions in this verse can compete with our relationship with Him. I may prefer to belong to my mother, or to my wife, or to myself, but if that is the case, then, Jesus said, “[You] cannot be My disciple.” This does not mean that I will not be saved, but it does mean that I cannot be entirely His. Our Lord makes His disciple His very own possession, becoming responsible for him. “…you shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8). The desire that comes into a disciple is not one of doing anything for Jesus, but of being a perfect delight to Him. The missionary’s secret is truly being able to say, “I am His, and He is accomplishing His work and His purposes through me.”

Be entirely His!

Quotes

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. ~ Confucius

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

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Teacher’s day

t is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. – Albert Einstein Teachers are an important role model for all educational organizations. Whatever it is a school, college, university or any other institution they work hard for shaping the lives of their students. At Teacher’s Day, all teachers should be thanked because of their support for educating and guiding the students to the right path.

Wish your teacher on this special day to make him feel greater.

A great teacher should be much more than credentials, experience, knowledge, critical thinking, and all other faculties of intelligence. A great teacher shows kindness to students, colleagues, parents and those around her/him. It truly changes the environment in the classroom and school.

Being a kind teacher helps students feel welcomed, cared for and loved.

Teaching is a very humanistic profession, and compassion is the utmost feeling of understanding, and showing others you are concerned about them. A compassionate teacher models that characteristic to the students with her/his actions, and as a result students will be more open to understanding the world around them.

Empathy is such an important trait to have and to try to develop in ourselves and our students. Being able to put you in someone’s shoes and see things from their perspective can have such a powerful impact on our decisions and actions. Being a positive person, is not an easy task. Being a positive teacher is even harder when we’re always met with problems with very limited solutions. However, staying positive when it’s tough can have such a tremendous positive impact on the students and everyone around us. Looking on the bright side always seems to help make things better. A great teacher bridges gaps and builds relationships, friendships, and

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a community. Teachers always look to make things better and improve things in and outside of the classroom. Building a community is something a great teacher seeks to do in the classroom and extends that to the entire school and its community. Everyone looks at a great teacher and they want to be a better teacher, they want to be a better student, even better, they want to be a better person.

A great teacher uncovers hidden treasures, possibilities and magic right before everyone’s eyes.

There is a great reason behind the celebration of teacher’s day on 5th of September.

Actually, 5th of September is the birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. He was a great person and highly devoted towards the education. He was well known as the scholar, diplomat, Vice President of India, President of India and most importantly the Teacher.

After his selection as the Indian President in 1962, he was asked and requested by the students to get permission to celebrate his birthday on 5th of September. However, he replied that, instead of celebrating 5th of September as my personal birthday, it would be better if it is dedicated to the whole teaching profession. And 5th of September should be celebrated as teacher’s day all over India to pay honor to the teaching profession.

I used to think teaching was a job. And then I thought it was a profession. And now I’m of the opinion that it’s a calling. It’s a very noble calling.

You’re a manager when you’re a teacher. You’re managing a lot of disparate personalities all under one roof and they’re doing many different things at once and they’re working on many different levels and they’re interacting. So you have so many variables at play.

If you’re good at it, and stay with it long enough, you become a pretty good manager in chaotic or unknown situations. You also become good at maximizing the best in

people to bring out their greatest assets. And you’re teaching them to deal with chaos in unknown situations themselves by supporting them in exercises that allow them to explore the unknown. So I think teachers have in some ways an advantage in managerial training. For all students of India, Teachers’ Day is like an occasion and opportunity to pay tribute and gratitude to their teachers for their continuous, selfless and precious efforts in shaping the future. They are the reason to enrich all the quality education system in the country and process it continuously without getting tired.

Our teachers never consider us less than their own children and teach us from their heart. As students we need inspiration and motivation which we surely get from our teachers. They prepare us to tackle any bad situation of the life through the knowledge and patience. Dear teachers, we are really grateful to all of you and would be forever.

Let us pray: God, the Creator and sustainer of the World.

The Way, the Light and the Truth, You invite us to the noble vocation of forming the Lives of Young people. Help us always to remember that we are their SECOND PARENT not by chance but by choice.

That the classroom is a sacred place for it is an extended Home Where students learn a new way of living and loving. May our efforts be blessed by your Divine Touch for we know that to be meaningful, education must significantly touch the lives of students and integrate thinking, feeling, and acting in such a way that individuals have a sense of purpose in life.

Forgive us for our failings, and strengthen our resolve to Work together in Faith, Hope and Love Knowing that the seeds we plant today will bear fruits in plenty in the years to come.

AMEN Rev. Fr. C. Joseph, Counsellor-St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama

‘My salute’

eacher’s Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area.

In many countries across the world, teachers’ day is a special day where teachers of schools, colleges, and Universities are honoured specially. In India the teacher’s day is celebrated on 5th September. The birth date of the second President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 5th September, 1888 has been celebrated as Teacher’s Day, and this tradition started from 1962, This is the when Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born. He was a philosopher, scholar, teacher, and politician and his dedicated work towards education made his birthday an important day in the history of India. We remember the great work of this exemplary person on this day.

Now, talking about the rest of the world, world Teachers Day is celebrated on 5th October and it started from 1994, it was UNESCO who started this tradition.

The focus set by UNESCO was to celebrate the engrossment and accomplishment of teachers and also the primaries that they put on the field of education. Why do we celebrate? Teaching is the most influential job in the world, teachers are known to shape the mind of youth and without knowledge no one can exist in this world. Teacher imparts good value in children and turns them into responsible citizens. So, almost every country celebrates teachers Day. Teachers form the most important part of our lives after our parents. A teacher’s job is the noblest and selfless one. They invests their life in grooming and developing young minds, A teachers is a friend, philosopher, and guide who holds our hand, opens our mind,

and touches our heart. Teachers are regarded as the backbone of our society. They have the greatest contributions to build up the characters of students and help them to become ideal citizens of our country.

Parents bring up their children’s and give food and drinks for their survival, but the teacher’s arouse their hearts with light of knowledge and remove all sorts of ignorance. The teacher’s teach students most carefully and sincerely and love them as their own children. Like a good gardener, a teacher sows seeds of moral ethics within us so that we can become good citizen.

Teachers are an extremely important facet of any society for a number of reasons and their role in society is both significant and valuable. Teachers play an extraordinary part in the lives of children for the formative years of their development and the importance of teachers is something that cannot be understated.

A teacher can be a positive role model for hundreds of impressionable students. They are the nation builders, Teachers are modern-day heroes, Everyday they work hard to shape and mould the lives of young minds by teaching them valuable lessons, many of which go beyond books and computers.

Nevertheless, I Salute all the Teachers who are teaching from different Schools, and Colleges within Nagaland, especially I would like to salute all the teachers of G.M.S Ekranipather for their firm dedication and devotion towards their duties, who work hard day and night to bring out the best in Students of GMS Ekranipather. God Bless you all abundantly. Happy Teachers Day Bokishe. S. Awomi, SMC Chairman, GMS Ekranipather, Dimapur

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No education on the planet without teachers

th September is the day to salute our teachers who define our path and its purpose and gives the means to achieve it too.

Teachers enlighten the disciples with knowledge and awaken the hidden potential in them. Having the prior experience they use to make us grow. What we’re seeing today in business, politics, and society all affected by teachers.

The root meaning of “teacher” is to lead from darkness to light; in other words, one who has the ability to lead the student to full awakening of one’s true nature.

The only goal of the teachers is to awaken those lost in pain and ignorance. There is no other motive — not building an institution, not amassing followers and a big bank account — and there is no “I” left to desire any of it.

The role of a teacher is like the anchor that never lets us sink.

The teacher trains the disciples for all the battles he would encounter in the present and future. The teacher only expects love and gratitude in return. There would not be any education on this planet if it wasn’t for teachers.

So I’m glad that there are such things as teachers on the planet.

I and you would right now be dumb and stupid now if it wasn’t for teachers on the planet right here right now.

The light of the world, the beacon in the dark and the hope that gives us strength to survive, is our teacher. They are the real fortune makers in the student’s life, who try to do best for his student’s success. They make us strong and prepare us to stand against any difficulty. From them leads the ideas and thoughts, that one day each one of use will use to provide back into this society.

We can have knowledge in our own but it doesn’t mean that the teachers are no longer essential in the world of education.

Education is from birth to death, everyday we will encounter different kinds experience and we can even learn from it. But it cannot surpass the value of the teacher who open the window of learning for us before we come up to this

level of mentality that we believe we no longer need teacher. Let us not forget that teachers are the one who form us. The future development of any nation is in the hands of teachers. What we become in life is depends on teachers. Teachers impart the data and information in the brain of students to analyze. Analyzing in the situation what is possible is the most important thing that we learn from teachers.

Today the people are changing and their thinking and development ideas are more against nature. Now for the world, a teacher is just a teacher. Politician just speech on teachers day on the occasion and forget. People share few post on social media regarding teacher and then forget. People forget more things than they are learning from teachers. We need teachers on every step of life and career. Teachers are not only important for students but also for society. Presence of teachers in any meeting and social activities boost the moral and make the time more valuable.

Today, we need to respect teachers and need to appreciate their good efforts. Teachers need security and safety from the government. Teachers want maximum infrastructure to educate students.

We need to follow the lessons and spread more about good teachers verbally. The teacher can be rightly called a nation builder. Teachers through their perseverance love and sacrifices has shown us the right path in which great men have built our nation. It is our dear teachers who mould our character, our personality and show us the right direction which leads us to our final destination.

Let us all, where ever we are, Remember our great teachers Who guided us from Kindergarten to School and University, and salute their service to the noble task of education.

May you all take our Nation to even greater heights!

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Finance officer, NU, Lumami

Ideal teacher- a challenge for all the teachers

very year we celebrate Teachers’ Day with great éclat and grandeur. And every year, we receive beautiful and wonderful gifts from our dear students. We are praised, honoured and felicitated highly.

I can imagine teachers wearing the widest smile on their faces! We are tagged with the magnificent name- ‘The Ideal Teacher’.

The dictionary defines the word ‘ideal’ as ‘flawless’, ‘perfect’ or ‘having no defects’.

So obviously, an ideal teacher would mean a ‘Perfect Teacher’.

As we celebrate this Teachers’ Day, I would like to challenge all the Teachers, including myself, (irrespective of our countless denominations: whether private or govt, regular or adhoc/contract, SSA, RMSA or CSS) with the question, “Are we the real Ideal Teachers of our students?” There is a very common quote which we often use during the Teachers’ Day speech that- “Teachers are the

backbone of the society”. I would like to question our fellow teachers as to how far it is true for you and me? Are we really living as the backbone of our society?

I know all of us are doing our best, giving our best and sacrificing our best for our students. But incase, somewhere, someway, if we are not being truthful to the tagged given to us ; if there is anything that we realise and regret for our negligence and insincerity, let’s not wait for tomorrow.

As we celebrate this special day, let us gear up to open a new page in our profession with better tools and equipments, with utmost sincerity and compassion and with greater dedication. Let’s make our profession our utmost priority and not a secondary one.

Let us not be Teachers who work only for salary alone; but let us be the real ‘Ideal Teachers’ for our future doctors, future engineers, future

teachers, future politicians, and future officers and so on and so forth.

You and me together, we can bring changes to our society, if only we believe in ourselves and give out our best. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. As we educate our students, let us educate them in the proper way with proper knowledge. Let us not poke or blame at each other.

We are equally involved in imparting the education to our students. So if one of us fails, then blame will be upon all of us. Therefore, let us not be the blame-bringer.

Let us be honest and unfeigned to our profession so that at the end, we will be appreciated not only by our students but also by our Almighty God. God bless the Teachers!

Risena Longkumer, Mendenti Ward, Tuli

Reader’s Post Teachers’ selfless service

Sir,

The office of the Phenshünyu Lowjvü Union (PLU) extends its warm greetings to all the teachers under its jurisdiction. The union further expressed its gratitude to all the teachers for their selfless service rendered towards the building and structuring of its society. Every society is shape by the teachers.

The union further extends its warmest greetings to all the teachers across the country and pray that may almighty God bless them with wisdom and knowledge and good health.

Sinhilo Thong, President PLU

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

National/state

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Rafale deal: Cong steps up attack

Bhopal/Ahmedabad, Sep 4 (PTI): The Congress Tuesday alleged the Narendra Modi-led government inflicted losses to a state-run company and benefitted a private company with the Rafale jet deal.

The opposition party also demanded a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the deal.

“The NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed the Rafale deal to benefit a private company to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore,” Congress Rajya Sabha member Kumari Selja told reporters here.

While the Congress has been alleging that the Rafale deal was a “scam”, the allegations have been refuted by the government.

“The UPA government, in December 12, 2012, agreed to buy a fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation for Rs 526.10 crore and going by this deal the price of 36 aircraft was Rs 18,940 crore,” Selja said.

“But the Modi government junked the agreement, and on April 10, 2015 went for buying 36 aircraft for 7.5 billion euros, which means Rs 60,145 crore. At this rate, cost of each aircraft jumped to Rs 1,670.70 crore,” the former Union minister said. This way, Modi caused a loss of

The opposition party also demanded a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Rafale deal. (file)

Rs 41,205 crore to the state coffers, she alleged.

“Besides, the government inflicted a loss to a state-run company and profited a private company with Rs 30,000 crore,” she said.

The Congress leader said the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) had inked an offset contract with inked Dassault Aviation in the shape of a work share agreement on March 13, 2014, but it was “snatched away from the HAL and given to private company Reliance Defence, which does not have any work experience, for Rs 30,000 crore”.

Reliance group has refuted the charges of any undue benefit from the deal and has already sent legal notices to a number of Congress leaders asking them to “cease and desist” from levelling these allegations.

Selja further claimed

that the Modi government gave the Reliance firm Rs 1,00,000 crore life-cycle cost contract related to Rafale.

She further alleged Modi had said in April 2015 that 36 Rafale aircraft were being procured under emergency purchase, but the first aircraft would not land in India until September 2019 and the entire fleet of 36 imported fighter aircrafts would reach the country by 2022.

Collusion between Modi, Anil Ambani: Cong

Congress Tuesday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani “acted in collusion” over the Rafale jet contract.

Speaking to reporters here, Congress leader Jaipal Reddy said the government was paying Rs 41,205 crore more for the Rafale deal with about Rs 1,100 crore

Picking new police chiefs: Haryana to move SC for ‘right to appoint DGP’ CHANDIGARH, SEP 4 (AGENCIES): Seeking right to appoint the Director General of Police to the state government, the Haryana government has decided to approach the Supreme Court. A senior officer told The Indian Express that the state government had accepted the opinion of Haryana Advocate General Baldev Mahajan, who has suggested that the government to file an application to the apex court to seek modifications in SC’s order of July 3.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Mahajan confirmed the development.

“In my opinion, UPSC’s involvement is not justified in the appointment of Di-

rector General of Police,” said Mahajan.

The SC on July 3 had directed the states to notify the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at least three months prior to the retirement of the incumbent DGP and appoint new one from a panel of officers drawn up by the Commission. However, the apex court had made it clear that “if any State Government/ Union Territory has a grievance with regard to these directions, liberty is granted to them to approach this court for modification of the instant order”.

Mahajan said the state should be permitted to appoint the DGP in federal

structure because “law and order is a state subject following the division of powers in our constitution”.

“Those states which have formulated statutory rules after introducing Acts should be allowed to appoint DGP as per the rules concerned.

The Haryana government had already drafted rules after an Act was enacted in 2008 following the original SC order of 2006 into the matter,” said Mahajan. According to the AG, there is no requirement of UPSC’s intervention after formulation of rules by the states through their Acts and the states should have liberty to follow their laws concerned.

being paid extra for each aircraft compared to the price decided by the UPA government.

While the government as well as Ambani-led Reliance Group have denied the allegations levelled by the Congress over the Rafale deal, the main opposition party has decided to hold a series of conferences till September 6 across the country to highlight what it calls a “scam” in purchase of Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault.

Reddy’s press conference was organised as part of this campaign, under which the Congress also plans to hold district and state-wide agitations starting September 7, as also dharnas and protests in all state headquarters from September 16-30.

Facing allegations of undue benefits from the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal, Reliance Group has already sent legal notices to several Congress leaders asking them to “cease and desist” from levelling such charges, which was promptly dubbed by the party as evidence of a “nexus between the BJP and the corporate world”.

Addressing the conference here, Reddy said, “I level this responsible charge that Prime Minister Modi and Anil Ambani were in collusion (over the Rafale deal).

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New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS): Blaming the Akali Dal veteran for ruining Punjab and holding him responsible for the Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan firing incidents, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday vowed to “go hammer and tongs after Parkash Singh Badal and fix him”.

Reiterating that there was no question of going soft on the former Chief Minister, Amarinder Singh told the media here that “it was not possible that Badal was not aware of the police firing”. “The SIT (special investigative team) probe report into the incident would go to the courts and the truth would come out,” Amarinder Singh said.

He said the decision to withdraw the investigation from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and hand it over to a Punjab Police SIT was taken by the state Assembly which felt the BJP-led government at the centre could influence the central agency as the BJP was an ally of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

NPF has suddenly become people centric, says NDPP (From p-1) Accusing NPF of doing nothing while in opposition in the face of natural calamity that confronted the State, NDPP alleged that only after it had asked the opposition party on August 28 to explain what it had done for those affected that leader of opposition Zeliang suggested Nagaland Legislative Assembly commissioner and secretary on August 31 to deduct Rs 50,000 from the monthly salary of each NPF MLA as donation to Chief Secretary’s Relief Fund.

Admitting that it was the duty of opposition to outline areas where the government needed to put in more effort or attention, the ruling party, however, accused NPF of forgetting how a good opposition should conduct itself in a democratic system of government.

Pointing out that people were judge, NDPP said it would bode well for NPF to analyse the matters on hand properly before accusing government of the day of lack of governance or mis-governance.

Once again raking up the issue of filing false affidavits by its leader TR Zeliang regarding his educational qualification, NDPP has asked NPF to come clean on Zeliang’s education qualification before pointing fingers at others.

He reiterated his view that the students, when they pass out, must be an asset to the society, employable and create wealth out of natural resources.

Stating that the lessons in good citizenship inculcated at a young age would go a long way in creating a better society, Acharya said “This could be as simple as traffic rules, cleanliness, gender sensitization, concern for the weak and reverence for the elders.

Further, describing the teachers as “Gurus” who empower their students with knowledge, the governor said “Knowledge acquired from Gurus should not be self centred but student’s empowerment with knowledge should be used for empowering the society.”

CM: Extending his warm greetings to all teachers, the state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, thanked them for the efforts being made to create citizens of tomorrow.

“I wish the very best to all pray for your good health and success in all your endeavours,” Rio said in a message.

The chief minister said teachers were guides to thousands of students and students were the building blocks of the society.

Stating that everybody remembers the teachers who made a difference in their lives, he said teachers’ guidance and encouragement help students to build their character and shape them to become ideal citizens of the country. “The selfless role of the teachers who have been catering to the interests and rights of the children is indeed commendable,” he said.

In Nagaland, the chief minister said teachers have made sacrifices for the well being of students and commend both the government school and private school teachers in playing a pivotal role.

At times, Rio said it may feel that the teachers

deserve more material help and support, however, he added that the blessings of students and parents was more valuable than other benefit.

Fur ther, the chief minister congratulated the teachers for having chosen the “most noble profession” and prayed that God bless them abundantly to enable them to continue in the task of nation building.

H&TE minister: Higher Education & Technical Education minister, Temjen Imna Along has extended greetings to all the teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. In a press release, Along stated that teachers have been making a difference taking up the noblest profession instilling the passion of learning on the students of the state.

He hoped that the teachers of the state would continue to shape and inspire the young minds for the betterment of Nagaland and the nation.

PPC wants landslide damage assessed

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In this regard, the PPC has lauded deputy commissioner (DC) Longleng John Tsulise Sangtam for his early intervention and initiative in clearing the road. PPC has also thanked PWD National Highway Longleng division SDO, Er. Imliakum Aier, for prompt action in clearing the road by engaging department machinery. Further, PPC has thanked the village council of Yongam and Bhumnyu, all the donors who extended financial contribution and all civil society groups that have voluntarily helped in clearing the road.x

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It further mentioned that service of teachers not accepting the pay revision prescribed by GoI would be deemed as terminated after expiry of one-month period. Later, speaking to media persons, NRMSATA executives expressed surprise at the statement of RMSA director as only clauses that favoured the authorities were allegedly highlighted.

They also informed that the points were extracted from the post creation notification order, dated October 28, 2015, but did not refer the points mentioned in terms and condition of the appointment

order, which was different from the notification order.

They alleged that the October 28, 2015 notification order was flatly denied “to be official” by the former principal secretary during a meeting held on January 31, 2017, following which NRMSATA withdrew its intended representation.

According to the executive members, Project Approval board (PAB) minutes mentioned that the State should meet the remaining balance of Rs 6,315 from its own resources and that this clause was mentioned in the August 17 OM. NRMSATA officebearers said though all 639 candidates appeared for

the exams, 528 were issued appointment orders by mission director on February 9, 2016, while the remaining 111 teachers were issued the appointment orders by the director of school education on May 2.

Meanwhile, when contacted, sources from State Mission Authority, RMSA admitted that it was mentioned in the PAB minutes. They, however, reminded the October 28, 2015 OM, which stated that any liabilities created by RMSA should not be given to the State government. Stating this, an official said the State government would not be able to pay the remaining balance.

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(From p-1) He stressed as the produce were grown locally in gardens, they were free of insecticides and pesticides. He emphasised FPOs to link and register themselves with competent authorities to reap various benefits and informed the gathering about an earlier meeting with Small Farmer Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) to improve availability of working capital and development of business activities. In his address, chairman of action committee, Naga Council Dimapur, Vekhosayi Nyekha appealed to various underground factions not to impose tax on local entrepreneurs and hoped that they would abide by their earlier decision not to impose it, adding that the local daily market had been declared a “tax free zone.”

Speaking on the occasion, Development Authority of Nagaland chairman Nyamnyei Konyak called upon the organising committee of FPO to visit other places in the State like Mon that produced high quality cardamom, Mokokchung for its cucumber and Wokha for its passion fruit and help farmers exploit their potential. He urged the horticulture department and farmers to work side by side while advising farmers to desist from using chemicals. He also asked the horticulture department to provide cold storage facility.

In his address, FPO chairman Chozukhwu Nyekha thanked Development Authority of Nagaland for providing them with space for setting up the market that would serve farmer interest groups. He also appealed to people to cut down on meat intake and increase consumption of organic fruits and vegetables in their diet.

The programme drew to a close with prize distribution ceremony for the best stall on the inauguration day. Bharatiya Farmers Agro Business Development Co-operative Limited treasurer and BOD Akola Pongen Lucy announced the names of winners – KL Vadeo, Shurhozelie and Morton Jigdung who were adjudged first, second and third respectively. The prizes were handed over by the principal secretary.

Other highlights of the programme included invocation by CBC Seluophe pastor Meshilo, welcome address by FPO secretary Neivizonuo Nyekha and vote of thanks by FPO member Vikuosa. The programme was chaired by FPO member Nzamo Humtsoe. During the inauguration programme, organic fruits and vegetables, handlooms and handicrafts and local and ornamental fish were put on display for sale.

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Ticket prices have not risen to compensate for higher costs, and CAPA said with the exception of Interglobe Aviation Ltd’s IndiGo, none of the airlines have strong enough balance sheets to comfortably withstand higher costs and lower yields.

“Most carriers are illequipped to withstand cyclical downturns,” CAPA said in the report. “Airlines have completely lost pricing power as a result of the rapid influx of capacity.”

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NEW DELHI, Sep 4 (Agencies): Indian airlines are expected to post combined losses of up to $1.9 billion this financial year led by full-service carriers like Air India and Jet Airways driven by rising costs and low air fares, aviation consulting firm CAPA India said.

The loss forecast for the 12 months ending March 31 is up from an estimated $430 million to $460 million sector-wide loss in January largely due to the depreciation of the rupee and a rise in oil prices, CAPA said in a

CAPA estimated Indian airlines, including money-losing state-owned Air India Ltd, need an additional $3 billion of capital in the near term to shore up their balance sheets.

The government in June said it had failed to attract bidders for a 76 percent stake in the national carrier, which is dependent on handouts to keep operating.

Jet Airways (India) Ltd last month reported a quarterly loss of 13.23 billion rupees ($185.79 million) and said it was seeking to cut costs, inject capital and monetise its frequent flyer programme.

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Mumbai, Sep 4 (PTI): Gold remained weak for the second session as prices fell by Rs 25 per 10 gram at the bullion market here today, tracking a weak trend overseas amid slackened demand from local jewellers.

Silver prices, too, remained under selling pressure and declined by Rs 510 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units.

Standard gold (99.5 per cent purity) declined by Rs 25 to close at Rs 30,160 per 10 gram from Monday’s finish of Rs 30,185.

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New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI): The LIC board on Tuesday said it has taken a decision on the modalities of increasing stake in debtridden IDBI Bank to 51%.

The process is to be completed, so the board took necessary decisions, said Economic Affairs Secretary S.C. Garg, who is also a member of the LIC board.

The time table has been decided and an open offer is being explored, “either exemption or not, that is for SEBI to decide,” he said after the meeting.

Meanwhile, LIC is in the process of picking up additional 7% stake in IDBI Bank through preference shares. With this, its total holding in the bank would rise to 14.9%.

At present, LIC holds 7.98% stake in the public sector bank.

The stake hike will help the lender meet the immediate capital requirement that will enable IDBI Bank to meet the regulatory norms

at the end of second quarter. In August, the Union Cabinet had approved LIC’s proposed acquisition of up to 51% stake in debt-ridden IDBI Bank.

The bank, in which the government holds 85.96% stake, had posted a net loss of Rs 2,409.89 crore in the quarter ended June 2018.

It had posted a gross nonperforming asset (NPA) of about Rs 57,807 crore.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India board, at its meeting held in Hyderabad in June, had permitted LIC to increase its stake from 10.82% to 51% in IDBI Bank. As per current regulations, an insurance company cannot own more than 15% in any listed financial firm.

LIC has been looking to enter the banking space by acquiring a majority stake in IDBI Bank as the deal is expected to provide business synergies despite the lender’s stressed balance sheet. With the culmination of the deal, LIC will get about 2,000 branches through which it can sell its products, while the bank would get massive funds of LIC.

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pressures.

The current account deficit (CAD), which is the difference between inflow and outflow of foreign currency, will widen but will not jeopardise India’s external position; and the gap will remain significantly narrower than five years ago.

The government has budgeted fiscal deficit to be at 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the current fiscal ending March 2019. Fiscal deficit during April-June quarter of current fiscal had touched 68.7 per cent of Budget estimates.

Also driven by higher oil prices and robust non-oil import demand, Moody’s expects the current account deficit to widen to 2.5 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year ending March 2019,

from 1.5 per cent in fiscal 2018. Anis Chakravarty, Lead Economist and Partner, Deloitte India, said the depreciation is in line with emerging market exchange rates which was largely fed in through dollar strength.

“A divergence between US dollar appreciation and a moderation in euro may have amplified the dollar strength, an effect of which reinforced rupee depreciation. Apart from the recent elevation in prices and input costs, other factors leading to rupee weakening include continuing global trade disputes,” he said.

SBI group chief economic adviser Soumya Kanti Ghosh said the rupee has now depreciated by 6.2 per cent since June when the RBI started hiking rates.

“Even as the decline in rupee is in consonance with the strengthening of US dollar, we believe the decline may continue further and there are enough reasons to substantiate such,” he said Rushabh Maru, Research Analyst at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, said the rupee continues to make a new record low on account of the crisis in the emerging market currencies.

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New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI): With the rupee hitting a fresh low, the government Tuesday said the currency will stabilise on its own as there are no domestic factors contributing to this depreciation.

The rupee hit a life low of Rs 71.58 to a US dollar on Tuesday, making imports costlier and putting price pressures. “Rupee has depreciated primarily on trade war fears and rise in global crude oil prices. The government does not have control over these...so there is only so much we can do,” a top official in the finance ministry, who wished not to be identified, said.

The currency, he said, “will stabilise on its own as there are no domestic factors that contribute to this depreciation”. However, this could widen the current account deficit as India would have to pay higher for its oil imports. The country is 81 per cent dependent on imports to meet its oil needs.

Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service last week said there are risks of India breaching the 3.3 per cent fiscal deficit target for the current financial year as higher oil prices will add to short-term fiscal

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Arif Alvi elected new Pakistan prez

I s l a m a ba d, S e p 4 (PTI): Dr Arif Alvi, a close ally of Prime Minister Imran Khan and one of the founding members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, was elected as the new President of Pakistan Tuesday, as the cricketer-turned-politician consolidated his grip on power.

The 69-year-old former dentist defeated Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Aitzaz Ahsan and the Pakistan Muslim League-N nominee Maulana Fazl ur Rehman in a three-way contest to become the 13th president.

Of the 430 votes cast via a secret ballot in the National Assembly and Senate, Alvi received 212 votes, Rehman bagged 131 and Ahsan garnered 81; six votes were rejected, DawnNews reported, citing unofficial results. Alvi secured 45 of the 60 votes cast by the Balochistan’s newly elected lawmakers, it said.

In the PPP-dominated Sindh Assembly, Ahsan got 100 votes, while Alvi bagged 56. Just a solitary vote was cast in the favour of Rehman.

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the total 109 votes, while Rehman and Ahsan got 26 and five votes respectively.

In Punjab Assembly, Alvi secured 186 votes, whereas Rehman and Ahsan received 141 and 6 votes respectively; 18 votes were rejected.

In his victory speech, Alvi thanked Prime Minister Khan for nominating “me for such a big responsibility.”

Alvi said that “from today I am not just president that was nominated by the PTI but I am the president of the entire nation and all parties. Each party has an equal right on me”.

The newly elected president will take oath of the office on September 9. Outgoing President Mamnoon Hussain’s five-year tenure

ends on September 8.

Alvi said he will invite everyone, including the opposition, for the oath-taking ceremony. “My political struggle dates back to 1967, since the time of Ayub Khan.

However, I believe that this nation has gained much awareness since. The president also promises whatever is promised in the Constitution,” he said.

Alvi is one of the founding members of PTI. He served as the party’s secretary general from 2006 to 2013.

He won the National Assembly elections from NA-247 (Karachi) during the July 25 polls. He was also elected member of the National Assembly in the 2013 general election.

In Pakistan, the President is considered as a symbol of the federation and head of the state and exercises all powers on the recommendations of the prime minister.

Prime Minister Khan, who is said to have the backing of the powerful military establishment, has consolidated his grip over power by nominating the governors

of the all four provinces and appointing his key ally as the chief minister of the most populous and politically crucial state of Punjab.

The presidential voting system is complex, as the elections for the top post are held on the basis of proportional representation to give equal representation to the four provinces. Each lawmaker of Senate (104 members), National Assembly (342) and Balochistan Assembly (65) has one vote.

But the vote of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assemblies is determined on the basis of proportional representation and each assembly has been allotted 65 votes - equal to the total number of members in the assembly with the least members, that is, the Balochistan Assembly.

Accordingly, 5.70 Punjab parliamentarians makeup 1 vote, 2.58 in Sindh, 1.90 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while lawmakers in Balochistan, the smallest assembly, get one vote each. Thus, according to the law, the president is elected by the Electoral College consisting of 706 votes of all lawmakers.

Rome denies plan to send special forces to Libya Rome, Sep 4 (IANS/ AKI): Italy has denied press reports claiming the government was planning to send special forces to Libya amid worsening violence in the capital Tripoli.

“We categorically refute the news reports,” said a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

“Italy continues to keenly follow the situation on the ground and has publicly expressed its concern.

“Together with the US, France and Britain, Italy has urged an immediately cessation of hostilities,” the statement said.

Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli declared a state of emergency on Sunday, saying it was necessary to “protect and secure civilians, public and private possessions and vital institutions”.

Dozens of people, among them at least 18 civilians including four children, have been killed in the fighting which erupted a week ago between rival militias vying for control of Tripoli.

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Founder of Afghan militant network dies Kabul, Sep 4 (AFP): The founder of the Haqqani network, one of Afghanistan’s most effective and feared militant groups, has died after a long illness, their affiliates the Afghan Taliban announced Tuesday.

Jalaluddin Haqqani, whose son Sirajuddin Haqqani now heads the brutal group and is also the Taliban’s deputy leader, died “after a long battle with illness”, the Taliban said in a statement.

Jalaluddin “was from among the great distinguished Jihadi personalities of this era”, the Taliban said in a statement posted on Twitter.

During the 1980s the Haqqani figurehead was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan with the help of the US and Pakistan. He gained notoriety for his organisation and bravery, garnering attention from the CIA and a personal visit from US congressman Charlie Wilson.

A fluent Arabic speaker, Jalaluddin also fostered close ties with Arab jihadists including Osama Bin Laden who flocked to the region

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during the war. Later, Jalaluddin became a minister in the Taliban regime.

It was not clear when or where he died. At various times in recent years there have been rumours of his death. Given the already leading role played by his son, it is not clear what Jalaluddin’s demise will mean for the extremist group.

The Haqqani network has been blamed for spectacular attacks across Afghanistan since the US invasion.

It is also widely believed to have been behind many of the recent attacks in the capital Kabul that were claimed by the local wing of the Islamic State group.

Long suspected of links to Pakistan’s shadowy military establishment, the Haqqani

network was described by US Admiral Mike Mullen in 2011 as a “veritable arm” of Pakistani intelligence.

Designated a terrorist group by the US, the Haqqanis are known for their heavy use of suicide bombers.

They were blamed for the truck bomb in the heart of Kabul in May 2017 that killed around 150 people, though Sirajuddin later denied the accusation in a rare audio message.

The network has also been accused of assassinating top Afghan officials and holding kidnapped Westerners for ransom.

They includes the Canadian Joshua Boyle, his American wife Caitlan Coleman, and their three children, all born in captivity, who were released last year, as well as US soldier Bowe Bergdahl, who was freed in 2014.

Jalaluddin’s son Sirajuddin was running the group “with major ISI involvement”, a foreign diplomat in Kabul told AFP, referring to Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence. “I doubt anything will change,” he said.

190 countries aim to broker Xi offers $60 bn Africa aid to bolster industry, security agreement on climate rules Bangkok, Sep 4 (IANS): Negotiators from nearly 190 countries, including India, gathered here on Tuesday for the six-day resumed sessions of the UNFCCC's subsidiary bodies and the Ad Hoc Working Group on the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement amid strong calls for progress.

The opening of the session saw a brief addresses

by Prime Minister of Fiji Bainimarama, who is currently presiding over the climate change negotiations, as well as the Polish in-coming COP President Michal Kurtyka, who will preside over the negotiations at this year's climate change conference or COP24 to be held in Katowice in Poland in December.

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand Surasak Karnjanarat and Executive Secretary of

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Patricia Espinosa also addressed the opening.

All speakers strongly urged negotiators to step up the pace of their work and to move towards negotiating texts that capture clear options on the implementation guidelines that can swiftly be finalized and adopted in Katowice.

This is crucial given the deadline that countries set for themselves to complete this work at COP24 this year.

Executive Secretary Espinosa said COP24 was now right around the corner.

"We are working against the clock. We must now complete the heavy lifting and we must do it rapidly.

UN Climate Change stands ready to assist countries," she said.

Current COP President Bainimarama impressed upon delegates that the six-

day Bangkok talks were urgent.

"In these few days, we have the opportunity to put the Paris Agreement on a path from words to action," he said.

The implementation guidelines will unlock practical actions and bring the agreement's institutions to life.

This is vital for all aspects of climate action, including enabling ambitious global and national adaptation action and emission reductions, developing fair transparency and compliance arrangements and mobilizing means of implementation, especially with respect to finance, to support developing country action.

In-coming COP President Kurtyka said non-state actors were steaming ahead and that governments had to keep up with that pace by putting in place the implementation guidelines.

Beijing, Sep 4 (Agencies): China has pledged a $60 billion fund to bolster industry, counter hunger, and enhance security in Africa, a continent that has been chronically plagued by piracy and terrorism.

In his inaugural address at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), President Xi Jinping was authoritative in messaging that Beijing had become the locomotive of Africa’s allround progress.

He listed eight focal areas of funding that would premise the emergence of the “China- Africa community with a shared future in the new era”.

Ahead of the presidential address, Chinese officials had cited a 2017 study by McKinsey, a U.S. consulting firm, which had spotlighted that China has become Africa’s most important and unrivalled economic partner.

“Across trade, investment, infrastructure financing, and aid, no other country has such depth and breadth of

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engagement in Africa,” the report observed.

Among the eight verticals flagged on Monday, President Xi highlighted China’s intent to set up additional economic and trade cooperation zones to promote industrialisation in Africa. Local currency settlements, instead of hard currency usage such as the U.S. dollar, would be encouraged to settle transactions.

For financing, China will nudge African countries to tap new multilateral

lenders such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the New Development Bank (NDB) of the emerging economies, as well as the Silk Road Fund marshalled by China.

The Chinese have taken umbrage against allegations of involvement in “debt trap” diplomacy, by saddling smaller countries with unplayable loans, and using them as levers for political gain. President Xi stressed that out of the $60 billion that were on offer, $15 billion would be disbursed as

aid, interest-free loans and concessional loans. A $20 billion credit line would be established, while another $10 billion would be channelled into a special fund for China-Africa development.

A $5 billion special fund will also be set up only for African imports.

China would also support Africa to achieve “general food security by 2030,” Mr. Xi said.

He pointed out that energy, transport, telecommunications and tapping cross-border water resources would be on China’s radar in the next phase of Africa’s infrastructural forays. Unlike the past, President Xi openly flagged Beijing’s intent to bolster African security.

China, he said, would set up a peace and security fund in partnership with Africa. Apart from military aid to the African Union, Beijing will support countries in the Sahel region and others bordering the piracy-ridden Gulf of Aden and Gulf of

Guinea. China has already established a naval base in Djibouti on the edge of the strategic Gulf of Aden, which links the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. Xi said 50 China-Africa security assistance programmes will be launched under the flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He also flagged a China-Africa “green envoys programme” that would muscle Africa’s capacity for environmental management, pollution prevention and control, as well as green development.

A China- Africa environmental cooperation centre will be set up where research on environmental issues will be conducted.

Amid loud applause, President Xi announced that China will train 1,000 highcalibre Africans, provide 50,000 government scholarships, sponsor seminars and workshop that would benefit 50,000 Africans, and invite 2,000 African youths to visit China for exchanges.

Merkel ‘underestimated’ migrant challenges, says Salvini

northern provinces of Hoa Binh, Yen Bai, Son La, Lang Son and Lai Chau, and left one person missing in Lai Chau.

Besides, 375 houses were damaged and 661 cattle killed, said the committee.

N a t u r a l d i s a s t e r s, mostly typhoons, floods and landslides, killed or left missing 153 people and injured 119 others, and caused property losses of over 7,000 billion Vietnamese dong ($304.3 million) in the first eight months of this year, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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Hanoi, Sep 4 (IANS): Flash floods and landslides caused by downpours in Vietnam since late last week have killed at least 14 people, officials said on Tuesday.

Besides, four persons are missing following the floods, the country’s Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said, Xinhua reported.

As of Tuesday morning, floods and landslides claimed nine lives and left three people missing in central Thanh Hoa province.

The floods killed one person each in the five

government has been underestimating the problem for years, and the rise of the AfD is clearly a reaction.”

Salvini has taken a tough anti-immigration stance since his hard-right League party formed a government with the populist

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down foreign-looking people in violent demonstrations and of neo-Nazis giving the Hitler salute in front of lines of police officers have stunned the nation. “Violence is never a solution,” said Salvini. “Violence calls for violence, but the German

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Berlin, Sep 4 (Agencies): Italy’s hardline interior minister Matteo Salvini said Chancellor Angela Merkel “underestimated” the troubles that mass immigration would bring, linking her open borders stance to the racist violence that has rocked the German city of Chemnitz.

“I would say that Angela Merkel certainly underestimated the risk of a social clash when she claimed that

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there was space for hundreds of thousands of people in Germany,” Salvini told German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle.

“I still remember what happened during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Cologne in 2015, and also elsewhere,” he added.

Hundreds of women suffered sexual assaults by groups of mainly north African men that night in scenes that shocked Germany and inflamed debate about Merkel’s decision that year to allow in a large number of asylum seekers at the height of Europe’s migrant crisis.

Several high-profile crimes committed by migrants since then have further hardened the public mood, fuelling the rise of the farright, anti-Islam Alternative

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CSU St. Joseph’s College observes freshers’ day

Chakhesang Students’ Union of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama at the freshers’ meet.

DIMAPUR: The 32nd freshers day-cum-social gathering of Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU), St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama was celebrated on September 1. Additional director, SIRD, Velu-o Shijo graced the occasion as the guest speaker.

On the occasion, Velu-o Shijo encouraged the students to take advantage of the facilities and opportunities available today and work tirelessly to achieve their goals.

“Nobody can sustain you but only God

almighty can sustain you”, the speaker said by reminding the students to be God fearing so that they become successful individual and contribute towards the growth and progress of society.

Stressing on the importance of education, he urged the students to be determined, hardworking and carefully utilize their time. “Life is full of ups and downs and it is not easy,” he added.

Asst. Professor, Dept. of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Rukutalu

Veswuh also exhorted the students.

Earlier, Asst. Pastor, CBCK, Chikhungo Puro invoked God’s blessings while welcome note was delivered by the union president Divito Vese.

Chakhesang Students’ Union Kohima president, Zacusato Theyo also greeted the gathering.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e Chakhesang Students’ Union, St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama has acknowledged all its sponsors for their generous donations and consistent support.

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Retail and Hospitality training underway in Wokha DIMAPUR: A comprehensive training on Retail and Hospitality began on September 3 at the Team Metamorphosis Skill centre.

Team Metamorphosis chief, Thungdemo Kyong, in a press release said that in view of the annual Tokhu Emong and the proposed Amur Falcon festivals, both of which fall on the month of November, the free training is being organized by Team Metamorphosis in collaboration with YouthNet. Resource persons Supeno Kikon and Yaimi; both master trainers from YouthNet Nagaland, are the trainers for this programme.

The release stated that at the launching function Mhathung Tsanglao, ADC Wokha encouraged the trainees to be sincere in everything they do and develop good listening skills so that everything they do may contribute to their

livelihood. The ADC also stated that the tourism and hospitality sector make up eight percent of the world’s business.

Wokha Village Council chairman, Yanphamo Tungoe and secretary, Zujanbemo Kithan also attended the function to encourage the trainees besides contributing cash as a token of encouragement.

The five day training course is a compressed version of a 15 days course.

Twenty two young and capable youth (mostly graduates) are undergoing the training. Some, the release stated, were expected to join on September 4. Also, Team Metamorphosis in collaboration with the King’s Sound will be conducting ‘hands on’ training on live sound system management with special emphasis on Churches from the September 11 to 13.

Phelungre Village Union Dimapur (PVUD) celebrated the Amongmong Festival at the residence of M. Tsalito PD, who hosted the celebration. Traditional songs and dances from old and the young were the highlights of the celebrations. Exhortations and history of the Amongmong Festival were shared in the programme which the Sangtam Union Dimapur president, Hotingkiu along with the office bearers attended.

AR Mon battalion flags off tour

AR lecture on ‘Clean Fuel (LPG)’

DIMAPUR: Kohima Battalion of Assam Rifles organized a lecture on ‘Use of Clean fuel (LPG)’ for domestic purposes, instead of wood, at Chedima Village community Hall, Kohima on August 26.

A press release from Assam Rifles said that twenty-six local residents, including the village chairman, GBs, Village Council president and Youth Organization Chedima village attended the lecture. Information on online filling of applications at Battalion Headquarter for candidates desirous of taking the Staff Selection Commission recruitment was also disseminated during the course of the lecture.

ATMA Akuhaito block inaugurates Kiwi farm school

ATMA members and farmers at the launching of Kiwi farm school.

DIMAPUR: ATMA Zunheboto, Akuhaito block inaugurated a Kiwi farm school on September 3 at Awotsakili village, where

Ghukhevi was appointed as the farm teacher. The farm school stands at an elevation of 1502.4 msl.

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could be established from producer to the market, he added. Organic wineries, like “NAAR-AABA” in Arunachal Pradesh at present, have been producing 40,000 litres of kiwi wineries in a single batch.

Farm teacher Ghukhevi also shared his experiences and the program concluded with an interaction.

AR flagging off the National Integration Tour on September 2.

DIMAPUR: Mon Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) on September 2 flagged off the National Integration Tour (NIT) team comprising of 20 students and two

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, PHEK PUBLIC NOTICE No. DCP/JDL-12/2017/VOL-I :Smti Chanda Deb W/o Lt. Kabindra Deb of Bethany-I Phek Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 in order to draw/ operate GPF/GIS/Gratuity/LE/FP and Saving Account No. 11862240644 in the SBI Phek Branch & AC No. 1103318681-4 SBI Silchar Branch that belonging to her deceased husband late Kabindra Deb Electrician Gr-II SDO (Housing) Phek and expired on 04-06-2018.

1. It is hereby notified that, if anybody has any complaint against the succession, he/ she may lodge complaint to this office within a period of 1 (one) month from the date of this notification or date of publication whichever is later.

2. No further complaint shall be entertained after the stipulated period and shall be considered that there is no objection.

Sd/Avelu Ruho Addl. Deputy Commissioner Office of the Deputy Commissioner K-2577 Phek: Nagaland

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ATMA organizes training in Shamator

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL FAZL ALI COLLEGE MOKOKCHUNG:: NAGALAND

INFORMATION

DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Tuensang, Shamator block conducted a two-day training and demonstration program on August 23 and 24, at Shamator and Leangkongru Villages respectively.

On August 23, a new Food Security Group (FSG) with the nomenclature “SODAN FSG” was formed and later on in the program, demonstrations on the topics strip cropping, contour farming, seedbed preparation and disease management in rice was conducted by ATM Kezhalesie and ATM Lanrhonthung Ezung. Accordingly, a farm school on pineapple was inaugurated at Leangkongru Village (Phankea Project) with Shuli Yimchunger as the farm teacher. Altogether 24 farmers attended the programme.

This is to inform and hereby notified to all the B.A/ B.Sc 1 st, 3 rd & 5 th Semester (Backlog/Repeater) that filling up of Examination Form for the forthcoming Undergraduate Final Examination 2018 Nagaland University will follow according to the given schedule: 1.

B.A - 6th September 2018 2.

B.Sc - 7th September 2018 Intending candidates are informed to bring the following documents and do the needful during office hours.

Original Mark Sheet (Last Examination) and Admit Card (Xerox Copy) Sd/Principal Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung MKC-212

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF TOURISM

NAGALAND: KOHIMA NO.TOUR/ Adv-13/2017-18// Dated Kohima, the th Aug’2018

teachers from Don Bosco School, Mon. A press release from Assam Rifles informed that the NIT would cover the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It said the tour has

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NAGALAND: KOHIMA NO.TOUR/ Adv-13/2017-18// Dated Kohima, the th Aug’2018 This is for the information of the public that the Department of Tourism is inviting Vehicle owners in Nagaland willing to hire out private vehicles during the Hornbill Festival to register their Vehicles with the department.

Interested candidates, Stake holders are kindly requested to submit their application with supporting documents to the office of the undersigned.

Xerox Copy of Documents: 1. Vehicle Registration 2. Vehicle Insurance and Pollution certificate.

3. Drivers Residential Proof.

4. Drivers License.

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been instituted with an aim to provide the school children of Mon district with an opportunity and insight on the rich heritage of the country, besides educating and motivating them.

MOUNT MARY COLLEGE CHUMUKEDIMA NOTICE

It is hereby notified to all back log students / Repeaters of B.A / B.Com 1st, 3rd & 5th Semesters to fill up the Odd Semester Examination forms on or before 10th of September, 2018, during the office hour.

Documents Required: i) Mark Sheet (Original) ii) Admit Card (Photo Copy) Sd/Administrator DP-6638

TEACHERS SALARY WITHHELD, FORCED TO APOLOGISE Teachers salary of GMS Noklak Station under SDEO Noklak had been withheld for two days by SDEO in- Charge Shri B Ngon in the absence of its concerned SDEO who was away for a genuine matter.

In a press statement Langshen Khiam stated that on 10 th of August 2018 he made an appeal to the concerned bill section for early disbursement of April and May salaries through group WhatsApp on behalf of all SSA teachers under its block as the delay was more than a week after the authentication of the bill. Clarification was made the same day. Two days later of the clarification i.e, 13th of August 2018 Khiam visited the office but surprisingly the in-charge denied to issue the salary bill, he rather insisted to produce the query in written and in no time he diverted the matter as personal without any valid reason and thereafter forced Khiam to apologise for the 'Appeal' made and for addressing them as 'Attached Staffs' of which they really are. The next day some good colleagues of SSA teachers requested the same not to withhold the salary nor treated the matter as personal but he turned a deaf ear despite of the 4 hours long request.

The withheld salary of the mentioned school includes three other teachers to whom the incharge has no answer. On the other hand the scar of his thoughtless treatment will never perish from the minds of the teachers.

Khiam has reminded that he would be pleased to know provided there is any means of discipline to be maintained by govt, employees not to enquire their superiors of its concerned office functioning. Terming the act as ' Childish and Immature' he said that it will not be tolerated as we no longer live in the generation of 'Might is Right'. He also stated that self earned prestige being corrupts the team work of every institution.

Sd/LANGSHEN KHIAM GMS Noklak Station.

Contact No. 8729804655 K-2576

5TH ALTRURA OPEN FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2018

PRESS RELEASE

This is for the information of all entrepreneurs and stake holders operating in home stay business and setting up of tentage facilities in and around Kohima District during The Hornbill Festival are hereby requested to contact The Directorate of Tourism office, during office hours within 30 days of this notice for registration of their firm.

This is mandatory as per the Government Order No TRSM-FEST/6/1/2018. Any firm/company without proper registration will be treated as illegal.

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Painting competition organized by AR

DIMAPUR: AR Dimapur battalion organized a painting competition on “Reuse and Recycle” at Little Laureates Montessori School, Singrijan village on August 20. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), through the painting competition, the AR hoped to educate the students on the threats posed by plastic products to the environment and to promote the concept of reusing and recycling to keep the environment healthy and clean. Six teachers and 58 students participated in the competition.

ATMA Zunheboto Akuhaito block stated that Horticulture lecture, Akangtula Jamir elaborated on general cultivation practices

of kiwi fruit and gave a brief idea on the different methods of propagation, climatic requirement, and also discussed other related subjects.

ATM, Kaiho Achumi spoke on “Kiwi: a potential crop in Zunheboto district”. He asserted that Kiwi was a rising business in the district and at present India was meeting 70% of the domestic requirement of Kiwi by importing it.

He stated that Arunachal Pradesh was the highest producer, while Nagaland was the second highest kiwi producing state of India. So there is a huge platform of market in the country and also the village being producing fruits organically will enhance the market demand if proper routes and market channels

Date Venue Special Guest

Theme: Dream, Believe, Achieve

: 6th Sept. – 15th Sept. 2018 : Chümoukedima Town Local Ground : Shri Thejavizo Nakhro, EAC & Administrator Chümoukedima Town Council

OPENING PROGRAMME

Arrival of the special Guest & Flag Hoisting : 09:55 ORDER OF SERVICE : Mr. Neivikho Savi, Info. & Publicity Secy. Altrura Society Invocation : Mr. Kevisekho Sokra, Pastor, UBC Chümoukedima Town Welcome Address : Mr. Visakuolie Medom, President Altrura Society Special No. : Ms. Tutu Terhüja Speech : Special Guest Oath Taking : Mr. Shürhotsilie Theünuo, Sports Secy. Altrura Society.

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7 dead, over 200 injured as Typhoon hits Japan

Tokyo, Sep 4 (AFP): The strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years battered the west of the country Tuesday with violent winds and heavy rain, killing seven and injuring over 200 people.

Powerful gusts ripped sheeting from rooftops, overturned trucks on bridges and swept a tanker anchored in Osaka Bay into a bridge to Kansai International Airport.

The damage to the bridge left the airport cut off from the mainland and stranded around 3,000 people there, an official told AFP. The airport was now conducting safety tests on the undamaged section of the bridge, the official said, but it remained unclear when the passengers could leave.

High waves whipped up by the storm also flooded parts of the airport, where all flights were cancelled, and the severe weather caused power outages and travel chaos across much of the country.

Typhoon Jebi made landfall around noon, slamming into the west of the country with winds of up to 216 kilometres (135 miles) per hour.

Overturned cars are seen on street following a powerful typhoon in Osaka, western Japan on Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

The fast-moving storm quickly crossed the mainland, and by nightfall was heading out to sea from Ishikawa in central Japan.

Public broadcaster NHK reported at least six deaths in the storm, including a 71-year-old man killed in western Shiga prefecture after being trapped under a warehouse that collapsed in strong wind.

NHK said 164 people had suffered mostly minor injuries.

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footage showed the large tanker smashing into the bridge connecting the city of Izumisano with Kansai airport, with its superstructure battering away part of the bridge.

Local TV also showed footage of a 100-metre (328-feet) tall ferris wheel in Osaka spinning furiously in the strong wind despite being switched off.

“I’ve never seen such a thing,” a 19-year-old boy at the scene told NHK. Elsewhere, the winds

whipped away part of the ceiling from Kyoto station and peeled off multi-storey scaffolding on a building in Osaka.

The storm left more than one million households without power and evacuation advisories were issued at one point for nearly 1.2 million people, with another 16,000 under stronger -- though still not mandatory -- evacuation orders.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had urged people to

evacuate early and ordered his government to take all necessary measures to protect residents, after the weather agency warned of landslides, flooding and violent winds, as well as high tides, lightning and tornadoes.

“I urge the Japanese people to take action to protect your lives, including preparing and evacuating early,” he said.

Arriving on land, Jebi had winds of up to 162 kilometres (100 miles) per hour at its centre, making it a “very strong” typhoon, the weather agency’s chief forecaster Ryuta Kurora told AFP. “This is (the strongest) since 1993.”

Local media warned that the wind was strong enough to topple traditional-style wooden houses as well as power poles, and urged people in affected areas to avoid non-essential travel.

Primary and middle schools in the storm’s path were closed while regional businesses including Universal Studios Japan in Osaka and factories for several large manufacturers shut down.

Nearly 800 flights were

cancelled, including several international flights departing and arriving at Nagoya and Osaka, along with ferries, local train services and some bullet train lines.

Jebi had a similar trajectory to Typhoon Cimaron which made landfall on August 23, disrupting transport but causing limited damage and few injuries.

Japan is regularly struck by major storms during the summer and autumn.

The country has been sweating through a record deadly heatwave that followed devastating rain in parts of central and western Japan that killed over 200 people.

The sustained rain caused widespread flooding and landslides in July, devastating entire villages and forcing thousands from their homes.

The flooding and landslides proved so deadly in part because many people did not heed evacuation warnings, which are not mandatory.

Since the disaster, authorities have urged people to take the warnings more seriously and prepare to leave home immediately they are issued.

Target all terrorist groups, Pentagon tells Pakistan Washington, Sep 4 (IANS): A day ahead of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunfords stopover in Islamabad, the Pentagon has said that America will continue to press Pakistan to "indiscriminately" target all terrorist groups.

"Since January, we have consistently engaged with Pakistani military officials at the highest levels, based on both a shared commitment to defeat all terrorist groups that threaten regional stability and security, as well as on a shared vision of a peaceful future for Afghanistan," Pentagon spokesperson Lt Col Kone Faulkner told The News International on Monday.

"We continue to press Pakistan to indiscriminately target all terrorist groups, including the Haqqani Network and we continue to call on Pakistan to arrest, expel or bring the Taliban leadership to the negotiating table."

The Pentagon official also clarified, "The suspension of security assistance to Pakistan was announced in January 2018. CSF is included in the suspension

and it remains in place."

President Donald Trump had suspended all security related assistance to Pakistan early in 2018, alleging that Islamabad was not acting against militant groups as promised, New International reported.

Following the presidential orders the White House froze around a billion dollar aid to Pakistan but had also proposed some $300 million in its new annual budget which was again tied to act against militant groups.

This has been a long demand from the Trump administration to come to terms with militant groups especially the Taliban to help initiate dialogue for a political settlement in Afghanistan.

"Owing to lack of Pakistani decisive actions in support of the South Asia strategy the remaining $300 million was reprogrammed

by Defence Department in the July 2018 timeframe for other urgent priorities before the funds expire on September 30."

Pompeo and Dunford will be in Islamabad on Wednesday en route to India.

N Korean missile developer dies at 89 Myanmar civil society groups demand release of journalists

Seoul, Sep 4 (IANS): Ju Kyu-chang, a central figure in the development of the North Korean ballistic missile programme at the beginning of this decade, died at the age of 89, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday.

Ju, who passed away on Monday and was described as a revolutionary soldier for his distinguished contribution to the country’s defensive capabilities, died due to pancytopenia, a blood illness.

Born in the eastern province of South Hamgyong in 1928, he graduated in engineering from the Kim Chaek University, one of the most prestigious technology centres in North Korea, and dedicated most of his life to weapons development.

Appointed under the leadership of Kim Jong-Il in 2010 as director of the Machine-Building Industry Department of the Workers Party of Korea, he played an important role in the successful development of the

Unha-3 rocket. The Unha-3, developed from the Taepodong Intercontinental ballistic missile program, was the first space transport vehicle to successfully launch a North Korean satellite into orbit in 2012.

The success of the programme was key to the development of North Korean liquid-fuel ballistic missiles such as Hwasong-14 and Hwasong-15, the most sophisticated intercontinental North Korean missiles tested successfully in 2017.

Yangon, Sep 4 (IANS): Civil society groups on Tuesday urged Myanmar to release the two Reuters journalists who were sentenced to seven years in prison for violating an archaic secrets act while investigating the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine.

A Myanmar court on Monday had sentenced reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo to seven years in prison for violating the

Two journalists were sentenced to 7 years in prison.

colonial-era Official Secrets Act, reports Efe news.

“We strongly condemn punishment of the two

journalists for simply carrying out their media work.

The decision indicates that the entire trial process was

neither free nor fair and was completely manipulated,” the 83 groups said in a joint statement.

The journalists were arrested on December 12 allegedly in possession of confidential documents, handed over to them by police officers, while they were investigating the murder of a dozen Rohingyas by the military.

“We believe that the decision by the court is irrational and the case brought

against the two journalists was framed to justify the arrest and imprisonment of them,” said the letter.

“We take this as a crackdown on the right of access to information and media freedom and an oppressive gesture on all concerned people of Myanmar who are aspiring and building a society characterized by the rule of law, accountability, freedom and Justice,” the letter added.

FORMER PRIME MINISTER LATE ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE’S SPEECH AT THE CIVIC RECEPTION IN HIS HONOUR AT KOHIMA ON 28TH OCTOBER 2003 I am delighted to be with you here this morning.

Ami laga Bhai aru Boyni khan Aami Nagaland te matiya karune besi khushi payase My dear brothers and sisters, I am indeed happy to be in Nagaland. Thank you.

My hearty greetings to all of you. I also bring you the greetings of all your compatriots from the rest of India.

I am touched by the warmth of your welcome.

This is my first visit to Nagaland after becoming the Prime Minister. I want to express my regrets for not coming here earlier.

From time to time, people from Nagaland have been meeting me. I have kept myself abreast of the situation here. I am as happy as all of you that the developments are moving in a positive direction.

I am convinced that there is an overwhelming desire among Naga people for a permanent peace with honour and dignity. The Central Government has an equally strong desire for permanent peace in Nagaland, based on a lasting solution, with honour and dignity for its people.

It is this mutual desire that has driven the peace process forward. If we continue to work together in an atmosphere of mutual trust, understanding and patience, the day is not far when we reach our goal.

I sincerely thank all the brothers and sisters belonging to different organizations who have contributed to the progress of the peace process. I appreciate the constructive role played by various religious, social groups and NGOs. I thank all of them for their efforts.

Unfortunately, too much blood was shed in Nagaland in the decades gone by. A lot of people suffered. The wheels of development stopped. Mistakes were committed.

Now the time has come to leave the sad chapter of conflict and violence behind us. Rather than remaining tied to the past, we have to take care of the present and look to the future.

This is the time for reconciliation and peace-making. This is also the path that Mahatma Gandhi and Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan wanted us to follow. Both were true friends of Naga people.

It is true that, of all the States in India, Nagaland has a unique history. We are sensitive to this historical fact.

But this uniqueness has in no way diminished the spirit of patriotism among the Naga people. We have the inspiring examples of Patriot Jadunong, who became a martyr, and Rani Gaidelu. Who can forget that in critical times of war in 1962, 1965 and 1971, Naga underground organizations did not fire on the Indian Army? They showed restraint. I would also like to acknowledge the sacrifices of jawans from Nagaland during the Kargil War. In times of crisis, all of India becomes one. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and from Kutch to Kohima, the same feeling of unity and responsibility runs through.

Nobody can deny that in India’s security and development lie the security and development of all of our States, including Nagaland.

Similarly, in the peace and development of Nagaland and all other States lies the overall well-being of India.

We have to further strengthen these bonds of solidarity.

My dear Naga sisters and brothers, as we move closer to permanent peace in Nagaland based on a permanent solution to the issues that have engaged us for the past many decades, I want to assure you on certain counts.

We do not wish to impose any external customs on you. India has a long tradition of tolerating diverse customs and ways of life.

You have nothing to fear.

Throughout history, India has been a laboratory of Unity in Diversity to the entire world. India’s uniqueness and strength lies in her diversity. Therefore, Nagaland’s unique tradition has contributed to India’s strength.

I wish to assure you on another score. India is a secular nation, both because of our Constitution and, more importantly, because of

our civilisational ethos. As you know, India is home to all the faiths in the world. India has respected and protected all faiths.

Indeed, Christianity came to India -- to the southern State of Kerala -- before it spread to most parts of Europe. And it was a Hindu king who donated land for a church to be built.

We also respect your traditional system of governance. Many tribal representatives tell us, “We have a sound way of managing the affairs of our villages. Why should we always learn from others?

Why cannot others learn from us?”

I agree. There are many good things that others should learn from Nagaland. For example, the practice of broadbased debate and consensual decision-making in your Naga Ho-Hos is the very kernel of democracy. It deserves to be emulated at all levels from the village level to the global level.

Yesterday your Chief Minister and his colleagues made a presentation on the situation in the State. I would like to commend the State’s reform efforts, particularly the communitisation of social service institutions, such as schools and rural health centers. The Centre will fully support such reforms. Yours is indeed a model for other States to follow.

Today Nagaland is a proud and honoured member of the larger Indian Family. This Indian Family may comprise of big States and small, but all are equal. Some States may have a large population and some far less. But all enjoy the same status.

Indeed, our Constitution guarantees that smaller and disadvantaged States get more assistance than others. My Government is especially sensitive to the needs of all Special Category States, including Nagaland.

For example, your Chief Minister came to me sometime back seeking assistance from the Centre to overcome the State’s financial crisis. We responded positively. We converted an earlier loan of Rs. 365 crore into a grant.

Our vision is to ensure that no State, no region and no social group in India remains weak and disadvantaged. We are especially keen that our North-Eastern region achieves speedy and all-round development.

Our goal is to remove poverty, unemployment, social disparities and regional imbalances. Our goal is to remove the distance between the more developed and the less developed. In Hindi, I keep saying, we want to remove the distance between people, created by geography. That is why, we are improving the air and rail connectivity between the North-East and the rest of India. That is why, we have ushered in a telecom and IT revolution in India.

Today, India’s mobile market is the fastest growing in the world.

And we said, why should Nagaland be deprived of the fruits of this mobile phone revolution? I am happy that we inaugurated BSNL’s mobile phone service in Nagaland yesterday.

We are also minimizing the distance between places through good road connectivity. For the first time since Independence, we are building a world-class four-lane highway network connecting the North and South of India, and the West, East and North-East of India. We are spending Rs. 54,000 crore on this National Highway Development Project.

We are not keeping Nagaland out of this ambitious project.

Earlier, this highway network was planned to come up to Silchar.

Today I am happy to announce that Kohima will also be connected to this project with a four-lane highway. The Centre will spend Rs. 400 crore on widening this road on National Highway 39. And the work will start next year.

Now, the Government of Nagaland has approached us with proposals to construct some important roads within the State. The Centre will provide Rs. 50 crore for this purpose. However, I have one condition. The roads must be of good quality - much better than the existing roads.

Speaking of roads in Nagaland, I have to say that I had a firsthand experience yesterday. Mother Nature wanted me to take the road journey from Dimapur to Kohima. I was told that, of all the roads in the State, this is the best. If this is the best, it is difficult to imagine

how bad is the worst.

I am therefore pleased to announce that the Border Roads Organisation will immediately undertake significant improvement of the Dimapur-Kohima road as part of making it a four-lane highway.

As you know, we have also launched a massive project to connect all the villages in India with good, all-weather roads. We are spending Rs. 60,000 crore on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, which is the biggest rural infrastructure development since Independence. I would like Nagaland to take full advantage of this project.

All these projects are creating lakhs of new employment opportunities. They are giving a boost to our agriculture, industry and a host of new services. I would like Nagaland to fully benefit from these projects.

Your Chief Minister told me that unemployment among the youth is a major problem in Nagaland. This problem has to be addressed in innovative ways. The nature of employment generation has undergone a change all over the world including in India. Government jobs cannot be the main source of employment generation. We have to create more and more productive selfemployment opportunities.

In this context, I am pleased to announce that the Centre will work closely with the State Government to create 25,000 employment and self-employment opportunities in Nagaland over the next two years. These will be in village industries, tourism, transport, horticulture, fruit-processing and other sectors that best use your strengths and resources. The State Government’s Bamboo Mission will be fully supported.

Farmers are the backbone of Indian society. I want to congratulate the farmers of Nagaland for the innovations they have introduced in their traditional jhum cultivation. These innovations need to be further developed and promoted.

I am aware of your amazing bio-diversity indeed of the entire North-Eastern region. There is a big potential for development of horticulture, floriculture and medicinal plants here. I was very recently in Thailand and was wonderstruck by the beauty and variety of orchids they grow. The flowers and fruits from Thailand and even countries as far away as Australia and New Zealand can now be found in the markers of Delhi. Therefore, can we not develop this potential in Nagaland? We can. And we will.

The Centre will lend full support to the speedy and all-round development of Nagaland and the entire North-Eastern region.

However, we also need the support of the people, political parties, social organizations, NGOs and governments in this region.

The deepest desire of the people of this region is for peace.

Peace is also a precondition for the development of the North-East.

Without peace, there can be no private sector investment and no development. Without development, there can be no employment.

I therefore appeal to the misguided organisations in this region, which have taken to the path of extremism and violence, to shun that path. The Centre is willing to have talks with all those who are ready to give up the gun culture, and take to the culture of dialogue and democracy.

There is no issue, which cannot be resolved through sufficiently long and patient dialogue. Our experience in Nagaland is showing this.

The need for peace has another side to it in the North-East.

Even issues between tribes and organizations should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. Violent rivalries can have no place in our vision of a progressive, peaceful and prosperous Nagaland, in which every tribe benefits and no one is left behind.

My second appeal is to all those who are a part of the government and administration at different levels. The underdevelopment of the North-Eastern region is not necessarily on account of shortage of funds. However, funds must be used judiciously. Corruption is an enemy of development.

There should be proper accountability both at the political and bureaucratic levels. Projects should be completed on time.

Otherwise, we end up spending several times more than the

originally planned amount. We also lose valuable time. Take the case of this stadium itself, which I am inaugurating. This is your State. You should take responsibility for its development.

No citizen or businessman in the State should feel unsafe and intimidated. The rule of law should be respected.

Development of the North-East sometimes suffers from another drawback. Often, government departments and agencies draw up plans and implement programmes without adequate participation of the people. Schemes are formulated in a uniform manner for everybody without taking into account their relevance to local needs and conditions.

Here I am reminded of the story of a king who once went on a tour of a province in his kingdom. The place was hot and he came across children who were going to school barefoot and with their heads unprotected. He ordered his officers to make sure that every child got a pair of shoes and a cap. “Jee huzoor”, said the officers. After a few weeks, they sent a consignment from the capital containing shoes and caps. On a subsequent visit to the same province, the king saw that only a small number of children were wearing them.

He asked the officers accompanying him why this was so. They replied, “Your majesty, we promptly implemented your order and dispatched the required quantity of goods from the capital.” The king then turned to the headmaster of the school and posed the same question.

The headmaster said, “Your Majesty, the officers are right. They did send us the required number of shoes and caps, but all of them were of the same size. They probably expected that, instead of changing the size of the shoes and caps to fit the children’s feet and head, the children should change the size of their feet and head to fit what they had so generously sent us.”

The people should have a say in what kind of development they want. We should harmonise our national priorities, State priorities and local priorities through constant dialogue.

Today there are coalition governments both in Kohima and in New Delhi. The National Democratic Alliance has as many as two dozen parties. Many of them are small parties, but they have an equal place in the NDA. We respect them. Our alliance has shown that regional aspirations can be harmonized with a strong national outlook. In this sense, the NDA is a mini-India in the political field.

Our alliance has also shown that a coalition government at the Centre can be stable. We have not only provided stability; we have also provided dynamism to India’s development. India’s prestige has risen all over the world. Among other things, this is reflected in India’s growing ties with ASEAN countries.

I give my best wishes to the Government of the Democratic Alliance in Nagaland. I would like it to work as a model of good governance and responsible governance for all other States in the North-East. I would also like to thank the people of Nagaland for their support to the BJP, which is now a part of the ruling coalition.

In a democracy, there will always be some parties in power and others in the opposition. Some will win and others will lose.

This process will continue. But whether a party is in power or in the opposition, all should work together for the common good of the State and its people.

In this, we should learn from the traditional democratic practice of village councils in Nagaland.

With these words, I conclude my speech. I thank you for this very warm reception. My best wishes to all of you. My best wishes to the peace process. I assure you that you will find a trustworthy partner in my Government in reaching the cherished goal of lasting peace in Nagaland with dignity and honour for its people.

Aami khan sob milikina Nagaland tu bhal korikena bo nabo Issued in public interest by: People’s Democratic Alliance, Nagaland DC-1541

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to recommend his successor, setting in motion the process of a change of guard in the apex court.

Speculation over Justice Gogoi’s appointment as the next CJI arose after the court’s four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January this year and criticised Justice Misra on various issues, especially the manner of allocation of cases to certain benches.

Justices J Chelameswar (since retired), Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph were among those who addressed the press conference, perhaps a first in the history of the Indian judiciary.

According to the Memorandum of Procedure, which governs the appointment of members of the higher judiciary, “ap-

Cornea donation in 2017 highest in 50 years: NEB chairman

New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI): National Eye Bank (NEB) chairman Jeewan S Titiyal said Tuesday that a record 1,844 corneas were retrieved from donors in 2017, the highest in the past 50 years.“As many as 1,285 corneal transplant surgeries were conducted last year, which amounts to a utilisation rate of 70 per cent,” he said.

A window of “six to eight hours” after the death of a person is considered the “optimum time” on an average for donation of eyes for transplant surgery, but in some cases corneas have also been accepted after 24 hours, the senior doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here said.

Titiyal was addressing a press conference at the Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for

Ophthalmic Sciences at the premier health institute here to mark the 33rd Eye Donation Fortnight celebrations.

“Six hours is the cutoff period for donation of eyes in places where the climate is warm and humid, and about eight hours in cold conditions or where the body has been kept in cooled environment having a refrigerator or air-cooling system,” he said when asked if there was ‘golden hour’ for eye donation vis-a-vis organ donation.

“Well, there is no golden hour define as such, but (the period of) 6-8 hours is considered the optimum time on an average. But, in controlled situation, we have had cases where surgeries have been done with eyes donated even after 24 hours,” the senior doctor said.

DMK suspends leader for welcoming Azhagiri

MK Stalin (L) and MK Azhagiri. (file)

Chennai, Sep 4 (AGENCIES): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday acted strongly against a party functionary for welcoming expelled DMK leader MK Azhagiri at the Chennai airport, suspending him for “bringing disrepute to the party”.

The action against M Ravi, the area secretary of Velacherry in Chennai, came hours after he welcomed Azhagiri, who is set to hold a rally here on Wednesday.

“Ravi is being suspended from the DMK for bringing disrepute to the party,” DMK general secretary K Anbazhagan said in a statement. The 96-year-old leader is a contemporary of the recently deceased party patriarch M Karunanidhi and had facilitated the smooth coronation of his son MK Stalin as party president last month.

Azhagiri, who is Karunanidhi’s eldest son, but was expelled from the party

in 2014, is upset with his younger brother Stalin for not letting him rejoin the party, in spite of his protestations of loyalty and a public statement that he is ready to accept his leadership. The Azhagiri camp criticised the action against Ravi.

“Is conducting a peace rally for DMK leader M Karunanidhi an anti-DMK activity that invites suspension from the party,” tweeted Durai Dhayanidhi, son of Azhagiri in response to the suspension.

He also shared the pictures of posters put up by Azhagiri followers allegedly being removed by Stalin’s supporters.

Meanwhile, PM Mannan, a former deputy mayor of Madurai and a loyalist of Azhagiri told reporters that “Annan Anja Nenjan (Azhagiri) will prove his might in Chennai on September 5, when thousands of cadres will throng the capital”.

Counter Intelligence Cell had filed three separate charge-sheets against seven accused persons. Other three accused, Riyaz Bhatkal, his brother Iqbal Bhatkal and Amir Raza Khan are still at large.

The IM operatives planted three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the city on August 25, 2007, of which two went off at Lumbini Park and Gokul Chat Bhandar and one unexploded bomb placed under a foot-over-bridge at Dilsukhnagar was recovered by the police.

Over 160 witnesses were examined and crossexamined during the trials.

Blasts victims yet to get justice: Owaisi

MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said justice was yet be done for the families of the 44 people who lost their lives in the 2007 twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad.

Reacting to the verdict of a city court, which convicted two accused and acquitted two others, he said that closure for the victims had not happened.

The Hyderabad MP told reporters that the investigating agencies should properly conduct a fresh inquiry and the accused who were absconding should be brought to book.

CBI wants to close Najeeb missing case

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS): The CBI on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that it has completed its investigation into the disappearance of Jawaharlal Nehru University student, Najeeb Ahmed, from “every aspect” and sought permission to file a closure report in the case.

The CBI counsel told a bench of Justice S. Muralidhar and Justice Vinod Goel that the agency has analysed “everything” related to the matter, and that it now wants to file a final report seeking to close the case.

Advocate Colin Gonsalves appearing for Ahmed’s mother Fatima Nafees requested the court to direct CBI to re-investigate the matter or order a further probe by another special investigation team which must comprise officials not belonging to the

JNU student Najeeb Ahmed’s mother. (file)

probe agency. Gonsalves requested the court to supply him the status reports filed by the agency.

He alleged the probe agency has not conducted the investigation in a fair manner and has shielded members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) by not conducting their custodial interrogation.

He alleged political influence in the case as the BJP-led Central Gov-

ernment has “protected” the ABVP members who had threatened Ahmed.

Countering his submission, CBI said that it was just a presumption. The court observed that it cannot direct CBI to supply status report to the petitioner.

However, the bench said that as per procedure, the petitioner can get detailed reports of the investigation after the final report is filed.

Hardik’s fast a political stir backed by Cong: Gujarat govt

Former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha and BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha interact with Hardik Patel during his indefinite hunger strike in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. (PTI)

Ahmedabad, Sep 4 (PTI): The Gujarat government claimed on Tuesday that Patidar leader Hardik Patel’s quota movement was a politically-motivated agitation with the backing of the Congress.

This is for the first time that the BJP government has reacted to the agitation of the 25-year-old, who has been on an indefinite fast for the last 11 days, demanding loan waiver for farmers and quota for Patidars in government jobs and education under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category.

In a statement, Energy Minister Saurabh Patel said, “Patidar quota agitation is a political stir backed by the Congress. Ever since the agitation started three years back, we suspected that the Congress was be-

Allahabad HC grills cops on murder of retired SI

Allahabad, Sep 4 (PTI): The Allahabad High Court Tuesday took suo moto cognisance of the killing of a retired sub inspector here and asked the Uttar Pradesh government why no arrests have been made despite a purported CCTV footage of the incident.

The court directed it to file a report by Wednesday apprising the court with the action taken so far in the matter.

The bench comprising Chief Justice D B Bhosale and Justice C D Singh took cognizance of reports of the death of Abdul Samad Khan, 70. It asked the state government why no arrests have been made despite there being a purported CCTV footage of the incident.

OFFICE OF THE NCSU PEREN DISTRICT FELICITATION

The NCSU Peren would like to takes this pride and privilege to congratulate and convey our heartiest appreciation to Er. Tsiamtsi Ndang, Er. Namheu Khate, Mr. Joseph Zeliang and Dibam Zeliang on being conferred the prestigious Governor’s Gold Medals for their meritorious service to the state.

We wish both of them further success and God’s guidance as they continue their selfless service and virtuous work.

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AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION (Correction of Name)

Regd. No. 4391 Date. 02/06/2017 I, Smti. Supeno Kikon, permanent resident of Saron Colony under Wokha District in the State of Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows;1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India 2. That, my actual and correct name is Supeno Kikon 3. Whereas in my Appointment Order my name was entered as Supeno 4. That, all the above names, Supeno Kikon and Supeno refers to one and same person I further declared that the statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed herein any manner with regard to my name.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared by the deponent in my court on this day the 02/06/2017.

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Kolkata, Sep 4 (PTI): The Church of North India (CNI) Tuesday moved before a city court an application for rejection of suit filed

by Reverend Ashoke Biswas challenging his removal from the post of commissary of Diocese of Calcutta.

The counsels for CNI submitted before Judge Prasun Bhattacharjee in the City Civil Court, that as per law, the application for rejection of suit has to be heard by the court.

Hearing of the suit would depend on the outcome of the prayer for re-

jection made by CNI, its counsels said.

The court directed Biswas to file an affidavit in opposition to the prayer by CNI by September 11.

CNI would be at liberty to file its reply to Biswas’ affidavit by September 13.

The matter would come up for hearing again on September 14, the court directed.

Biswas had filed the suit before the court following his removal from the post of commissary of Diocese of Calcutta on August 27 by CNI.

FELICITATION The Naxi Kughuko Tughalomi Welfare NKTW (Shena Old) would like to congratulate Mr. Z. Hoito Kits on being promoted to SDO (Soil Dept) We further pray that the Almighty God continue to bless him, wishing him wisdom and success in his future endeavour.

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CNI seeks rejection of suit filed by Biswas

OFFICE OF THE

THOKHIMI KUPOSHUKULU DIMAPUR With immense pride, the Thokihimi Kuposhukulu Dimapur would like to express our profound happiness and heartfelt congratulations to :1. Mr. Z. Kakishe Yepthomi, for being promoted to the post of Asstt. General Manager (NST).

2. Mr. Kiyehoto K Yepthomi, for being promoted to the post of Asstt. Development Officer (KHADI & V.I Board) The Kuposhukulu further prays and wishes them more success in their future endeavour.

hind it. Now, our suspicion has come true.”

Saurabh said the Congress leaders who went to meet Hardik at his residence are those who are “anti-BJP and opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”.

“The quota stir is politically-motivated. The Congress needs to make its stand clear about reservation when the Supreme Court and various high courts have already made it clear that quota can not go beyond 50 per cent,” the minister said.

He urged the quotaagitation spearhead to allow doctors to conduct his medical check-up. “We are also worried about his health. Our government wants him to cooperate with doctors,” the BJP leader said, adding that a

fully-equipped ambulance -- ‘ICU on Wheels’ -- and a team of doctors have been deployed at his residence.

Thanking the Patidar community for its “cooperation and maintaining peace” during the agitation, Saurabh said the government’s door were open for talks. “Since this agitation is a politicallymotivated one, it has to end through political means.

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani’s government is committed to maintain peace in the state,” he added.

Hardik had launched his hunger strike on August 25 -- the third anniversary of his mega pro-quota rally in Ahmedabad which had turned violent that day in 2015. He had Sunday released his “will” in which he divided his property among his parents, a sister, 14 youths killed during the quota agitation in 2015 and a panjrapole (shelter for ill and old cows) near his village.

Apart from the Congress, leaders and representatives of the Aam Aadmi Party, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Hindustani Awami Morcha (HAM) have so far visited Hardik at his residence and extended their support to him.

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New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra Tuesday sent a letter to the Central government recommending Justice Ranjan Gogoi as his successor.

Justice Gogoi will be sworn in as the next CJI on October 3, a day after Justice Misra’s tenure ends.

The CJI has written to the Ministry of Law and Justice endorsing and recommending the name of Justice Gogoi, the seniormost judge, as the next CJI. Highly placed sources had confirmed on September 1 that Justice Misra had decided to go by convention and recommend the name of Justice Gogoi, who is next in seniority to him, to succeed him.

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had recently asked Justice Misra

Hyderabad, Sep 4 (IANS): Two of the five accused in the twin bombing case of 2007 in Hyderabad were convicted by a special court in Cherlapally central prison here on Tuesday. The blasts claimed 44 lives, while 68 were left injured.

Anique Shafique Syeed and Mohammed Akbar Ismail Choudhury, associates of Mohammed Riyaz Bhatkal and his elder brother Mohammed Iqbal Bhatkal were held guilty. They were Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives. The Second Additional Metropolitan Sessions Court operating from Cherlapally central prison convicted the duo under Section 302 (murder) and other relevant provisions of the IPC and sections of the Explosive Substances Act. The verdict was pronounced

by Justice T. Srinivas Rao. The quantum of punishment will be announced on Monday.

Two other accused, Farooq Sharfuddin Tarkash and Mohammed Sadiq Israr Ahmed Shaik were acquitted, while judgment against Tarik Anjum will be pronounced on Monday.

The trial against them was shifted to court hall in the Cherlapally prison from a court located in Nampally court complex in June this year owing to security reasons. The Telangana Police’s

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CJI Dipak Misra, left, with Justice Ranjan Gogoi. (file)

pointment to the office of the Chief Justice of India should be of the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office”.

It stipulates that the law minister will, at an appropriate time, seek the recommendation of the outgoing chief justice of India for the appointment of the next CJI. Under this process, after receiving the CJI’s recommendation, the law minister puts it before the prime minister who advises the president on the matter.

“Whenever there is any doubt about the fitness of the senior-most Judge to hold the office of the Chief Justice of India, consultation with other Judges...would be made for appointment of the next Chief Justice of India,” the document states.

Law Minister Prasad had recently said the government’s intention on the appointment of the next chief justice of India should not be questioned.

He had also said the executive will take a call when the incumbent names the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court as his successor as per convention.

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Regd. No. 19/2017 Dated : 12/04/2017 I, Shri. Temjeninba Imsong, Son of Shri. Nukshilemba, aged about 31 years, permanent resident of Chuchuyimpang Village, H.No. 221, Mokokchung : Nagaland and presently residing at C-2 R 5, Rental housing complex, Landmark Colony, Dist.

Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : That I am an Indian citizen by birth, that in all my official documents my name is entered as Shri. Temjeninba Imsong, but in service related documents my name is entered as Shri. Temjen Imsong in short only. I hereby declare that, Shri. Temjeninba Imsong is my full and actual name by birthright and I am also known as Shri. Temjen Imsong in short.

That the names Shri. Temjeninba Imsong and Shri. Temjen Imsong are one and the same person and this is my solemn declaration that this affidavit shall be produced as a piece of evidence.

That the statements made in this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Regd. No. 612/2018 Date : 04/09/2018 I, Shri Donsanon Haflongbar @ Domsa Haflongber aged about 58 years, Son of Lt. Methem, resident of Disaguphu Village, under Dimapur district, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows: 1. That, I am a citizen of India and resident of the above stated place.

2. That, Smt. Emasti Haflongber @ Emasti Haflongbar is my legal daughter.

3. That Smti Bobita @ Babita is my legal wife.

4. That Donsanon Haflongbar @ Domsa Haflongber refers to my name, and Bobita @ Babita refers to the name of my said wife and Smti Emasti Haflongbar @ Emasti Haflongber refers to the name of my daughter.

5. That henceforth by the strength of this affidavit I shall be known as Donsanon Haflongbar, my said wife shall be known as Bobita and my said daughter shall be known as Smt. Emasti Haflongbar.

6. That the statements made from para 1–5 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

Deponent Sworn before me on this 4th day of August 2018.

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The Nyiro Range Village Council Chairman Union (NRVCCU) with immense pride and joy extends its heartiest congratulations to Shri. Motsuthung Lotha, Commissioner & Secretary Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Nagaland who has been assigned additional charge of Municipal Affairs for which we wish him success in all his future endeavour.

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The Chakhesang Students' Union Diphupar with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulaions to Miss Ravelü Nienu, D/o Sanuzo Nienu for receiving Dr. BR Ambedkar National Merit Award 2018.

The Union further wishes her success and bright future.

Presidnet Zewepre Khutsoh

General Secretary Keduve Tetseo

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PEREN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES UNION PEREN : NAGALAND

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We the Peren Government Employees Union, Peren Nagaland would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Er. Tsiamchi Ndang, SDO (Elect) No-1 Office of the EE Electrical Division Kohima for being awarded the Governor's Commendation Certificate on 15th Aug. 2018.

It brings pride and laurels not only to the PGEU members but Peren community as a whole.

The Union wishes him the very best in all his endeavour.

(DR. ZIELEIGAI NDANG) President, PGEU Peren, Nagaland

(ZIERANGTEI) Gen. Secretary, PGEU Peren, Nagaland

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Bradley Cooper drew Ethan Hawke starts up new record label Queen and Adam Lambert cover Elvis Presley inspiration from Metallica

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ctor Bradley Cooper has revealed that the look of his new film “A Star Is Born”, which he co-wrote and directed, was inspired by a Metallica concert.

“I’m a huge fan of Metallica,” he said. “About six years ago I was at Metallica concert [standing behind the drum kit] and I saw the scope of it… and thought, wow, this composition is incredible and that’s what it feels to be on

stage, to be a rock star… So in the movie you’re always on the stage.”

A remake of the 1937 film of the same name, “A Star Is Born” stars Cooper as an alcoholic musician who discovers, and falls in love with, a struggling young singer played by pop superstar Lady Gaga, who co-wrote the film’s original music with Cooper and a team of songwriters that includes Mark Ronson.

Back in 2013, Metal-

lica drummer Lars Ulrich said that he had become “good friends” with Cooper. “[He is a] huge Metallica fan,” Ulrich told HuffPost Live. “[He] actually flies and comes and sees us play if he’s got a day off. Like, ‘Where are you playing a gig?’ And he’ll jump on a plane and bring his lady [Suki Waterhouse] and hang out.”

Cooper was reportedly spotted at Metallica’s very exclusive concert during the 2013 Comic-Con at the Spreckels Theatre in San Diego, California.

Last year’s Metallica/ Lady Gaga collaboration at the Grammy Awards was borne out of a chance meeting between the pop superstar and Ulrich at Cooper’s house.

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our-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke is an actor, writer and director, but soon he will have another title: music executive.

Hawke, in conjunction with friends Louis Black and Charlie Sexton, announced the formation of their new record label, SexHawkeBlack, on Tuesday.

Black is a film producer, as well as the co-founder of SXSW and the The Austin Chronicle. Sexton is a musician currently on tour with Bob Dylan, and is also the music director for the Austin Music Awards.

While promoting Hawke’s Blaze, a biopic

about musician Blaze Foley that he co-wrote and directed and which debuted at Sundance to rave reviews (The Hollywood Reporter’s John DeFore called it “a deeply felt portrait”), the trio jokingly came up with the name SexHawkeBlack for their new endeavor.

It stuck after the group became involved with Blaze star Ben Dickey’s new recordings and found themselves wanting to promote their friend’s style of folk, country and blues.

Black served as executive producer on the film, and Sexton starred as fellow musician Townes Van Zandt.

D i c k e y, w h o w a s awarded a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Achievement in Acting at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year for his role in the film, will be the first musician signed to the new imprint in conjunction with the Nashville-based Dualtone label.

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ueen and Adam Lambert kicked off their three-week Las Vegas residency on Saturday (September 1) with a setlist packed with classics from throughout the band’s career, and a cover of Elvis Presley.

Fan footage of the band’s first set of their 10date residency included their version of Presley’s 1956 classic ‘Heartbreak Hotel’.

Titled ‘Crown Jewels’, the show opened appropri-

ately enough with an image of an imposing metal vault bearing Queen’s insignia, torn open by the giant robot from Queen’s iconic ‘News of the World’ album cover and lifted up to reveal the band who launched their way into a fast version of ‘We Will Rock You’.

For the encore, meanwhile, Queen were introduced by a projection of their original frontman Freddie Mercury’s famous vocal improvisation at Wembley Stadium in 1986,

before the traditional, slower version of ‘We Will Rock You’ and an anthemic ‘We Are The Champions’.

Before the shows, May said that Freddie Mercury would “love and hate” Queen’s current singer Adam Lambert.

“Adam has a real gift from God,” May told Yahoo. “It’s a voice in a billion, nobody has that range, nobody that I’ve ever worked with, not just the range but the quality throughout the range. I’ve seen Adam develop just like I watched Freddie develop.”

Lambert became the new frontman of Queen in 2011, and May waxed lyrical about how much he enjoyed playing live with the band’s new singer.

Earlier this year, Lambert paid his own tribute to Mercury, speaking of the difficulty of discussing sexuality in ‘a different time’.

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ continue to rule at the box office

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on M. Chu’s groundbreaking film has become the most successful Hollywood studio romantic comedy in nearly a decade at the North American box office after finishing the long Labor Day with an estimated total of $117 million, besting the $110.2 million earned domestically by Amy Schumer’s 2015 pic Trainwreck.

Crazy Rich Asians boasts the top showing for a rom-com — an endangered genre, at least on the big screen— since Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds’ The Proposal earned $164 million in North America in 2009, not adjusted for inflation.

That doesn’t include the specialty pic and Oscar-nominated Silver Linings Playbook (2012), the

David O. Russell-directed romantic comedy-drama that grossed $132.1 million in North America.

Harvey Weinstein’s indie film company, the now-defunct Weinstein Co., released Silver Linings, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. Since its debut in mid-August, Crazy Rich Asians has continued to defy the overall comedy slump gripping the U.S.

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box office for the past several years.

The $30 million movie, along with the shark pic The Meg and the Tom Cruise tentpole Mission: Impossible — Fallout, also aided in helping fuel a better-than-expected August box office. The month was up nearly 30 percent over a dismal August 2017.

(Warners, which released The Meg in addition to Crazy Rich Asians,

lays claims to 26 percent of all August domestic revenue.)

And over the Labor Day frame, Crazy Rich Asians eclipsed the 2017 summer box-office hit Girls Trip ($115.2 million) domestically to become the most successful liveaction comedy in at least two years, regardless of genre.

Globally, Girls Trip earned $140 million; Crazy Rich Asians, which is still early in its foreign run, has grossed $136.9 million to date at the worldwide box office. Crazy Rich Asians is the first Hollywood studio film to feature an all-Westernized AsianAmerican cast since 1993’s The Joy Luck Club.

The critically acclaimed movie, appealing to an ethnically diverse

audience, has enjoyed a stellar hold and topped the chart for three consecutive weekends.

Crazy Rich Asians follows American Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend Nick Young (Henry Golding) to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore.

As Rachel visits Nick’s hometown for the first time, she quickly learns that her boyfriend is not only from one of the richest families in Asia, but also is one of its most eligible bachelors, putting a target on her back from jealous socialites as well as Nick’s formidable mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh).

Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Gemma Chan and Jimmy O. Yang also star.

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espite rumors to the contrary, Bruce Willis is coming back to the “Die Hard” franchise in a big way. This is evident by the recentlyrevealed title of the film being named after his hardcut NYPD cop character, “McClane.”

Speaking in a recent interview with Empire Magazine, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura surprised fans with the news that the title for the upcoming film will be “McClane,” in addition to revealing some key plot details about what action fans can expect.

“You can tell our intention by the fact that the title page we handed in says, ‘McClane,” producer di Bonaventura told the magazine. “We want you to get invested in John McClane more than ever before.”

Previously rumored to be titled “Die Hard: Year One,” the sixth installment in the cop-vs.-terrorists franchise will act as a prequel to the original 1988 film as well as a sequel by

switching back and forth between Bruce Willis playing the character in his 60s and another actor playing the same character in his 20s. However, despite fans previously believing that a majority of the film would take place in the past, di Bonaventura assures them that Willis is far too integral to the franchise to take a back seat.

“I don’t know how you do ‘Die Hard’ without Bruce,” he explained.

“The idea that he’s not very significant in this movie is not accurate at all. We are gonna explore John McClane in his twenties. But just as prominent is the 60year-old version.”

The Kohima Lotha Baptist Church Youth Department held its literary Day on 2nd September, 2018 at main church, Lower PWD Organized by Associate Youth Director, Mr. Limhathung Yanthan, Youth Evangelists and the Executives.

Rev. Sankiluma kikon, Pastor invoked the presence of God and compared by Ms. Liyani Kithan. Ms. Benthunglo Ezung, Associate Women Leader spoke from the Topic “The Joy of Remembering” abstracted from Psalms 103: 2. The Participants from Eight Zones for the Competition started with Spelling Bee, Extempore Speech, Bible Quiz and Hymnal Competition. The main motive and goal of the program was to uplift spiritual life of the young people and to encourage them the Love of God through this ministry. Benediction was said by Mrs. Nyanchumi Kithan, Women Leader. K-2565

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Story of Mary Kom inspired me personally: Omung Kumar

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“Mary Kom” was a biopic of real-life boxing champion MC Mary Kom, in which actress Priyanka Chopra had portrayed the sports icon. Omung said in a statement: “I wanted the nation to know about the boxer Mary Kom who won so many awards and accolades for our country in boxing. Her story has been an inspiration for everyone.

Being a mother and a sportswoman, she equally managed her family with sports. “And I felt the urge to give back to the society by telling a story through the medium of cinema which inspired me personally and also inspired the nation after they watched it.” Backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film was a huge hit and has received various awards including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

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It’s been a year since you left for a better place.

Your memories afresh amidst us.

Nothing can occupy this empty space in our hearts, your absence deeply felt.

Miss you.

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10th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Late Mesepfü-ü K.Tara (mother of Weputso K. Tara & Sarah Nuh)

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Kohima, Sep 4 (NPN): Nerhema Village FC and Khriekesa FC will clash in the final of Kohima district Capt. (late) N. Kenguruse MVC memorial football tournament on Wednesday.

In the first semi-final match, Nerhema Village FC defeated Naga FC by 4-2.

Shurhusul of Nerhema Village FC scored the first goal in the 5th minute. Naga FC

equalised the goal through Johny Ritse in the 29th minute. The second and third goals for Nerhema FC were netted by Petevizo and Shurhusul in 32nd and 34th minute respectively.

After the lemon break, Rhitsho Mero scored the second goal for Naga FC in the 73rd minute. Menguzelie netted the 4th goal for Nerhema Village FC in 90+3 minute to seal the match 4-2.

In the second match, Khriekesa FC beat Ziekiezou FC by 4-1. Vilhoubetuo of Ziekiezou FC scored the first goal in the 28th minute.

However, Ratobe found the equalizer in 43rd minute to end the first half at 1-1. After the breather, Khrieneituo Kezieo netted the second goal for Khriekesa FC in the 63rd minute. The third and fourth goals for Khriekesa FC were scored by Achamo and Nzauhut in 73rd and

Sterling withdraws from England squad

London, Sep 4 (Agencies): Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has withdrawn from the England squad for the matches against Spain and Switzerland due to a back problem, the Football Association has announced.

Sterling had been one of 18 players to keep their place in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the first matches since the World Cup in Russia.

Midfielder Adam Lallana, goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and defenders Joe Gomez, James Tarkowski and Luke Shaw have all earned call-ups.

The 22-man squad arrived at St George’s Park on Monday and will train

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You are missed daily and everyday, you are that special person which meant to us more than anything else in the world.

Family members & loved ones

“You went away so suddenly we did not say goodbye. But we will never be parted, Precious Memories Never Die” With profound gratitude, we the family of Lt. Aniba, S/o Gwasenle Rengma, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, relatives, friends, neighbors, churches, organizations prayer groups and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved Lt. Aniba 30th August 2018. We deeply regret our inability to thank each one of you but its our prayer that God bless everyone abundantly.

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Loving family members.

“GOD SAW YOUR PAIN AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND CALLED YOU TO LIVE WITH HIM” AMEN. 29th October 1995 – 27th August 2018 The family members of LT. IMKONGMEREN AIER (Sungratsü) Kohima would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all, who stood by us during his prolonged illness and till his last breath. Your physical presence and sincere financial and prayer support was a source of great comfort for us.

We sincerely thank K.O.H.I.M.A.S. Hospital Management and staff, particularly Dr. Ato and Dr. Moa for showing their utmost concern for our beloved son. Nothing can erase your love and care from our mind. We also want to thank all his friends and well-wishers who have donated their blood.

Words are inadequate to express our gratitude to all the family friends, neighbours, Sungratsü Union Kohima, Sungratsü Students' Union Kohima, Unger Union Kohima, Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo, KABA Youth (Bayavü Colony) and all those who shared our grief at the darkest moment of our life.

We have nothing to give in return, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Through this column, we the bereaved family of LATE WEPEKHRO MERO would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, families, churches, friends and well wishers who stood by us through prayers, financial support, kind deeds and loving presence during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved on 28th August 2018 at K.P. Bethesda Hospital Kohima.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Dr. Albert, Doctors and nurses of K.P Bethesda Hospital Kohima 2. Neiba Kronu, Minister Planning & CoOrdination and Land Revenue 3. Welete Kapfo, PS to Minister Planning & Co-Ordination and Land Revenue 4. All PA’s to Minister Planning & Co-Ordination and Land Revenue 5. Isaac Kronu 6. Kudecho Khamo 7. Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill Kohima 8. Kuzhami Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima 9. Pfutseromi Welfare Society Kohima 10. Village Council Pfutseromi 11. Youth Society Pfutseromi 12. Women Society Pfutseromi 13. Pfutseromi Baptist Church 14. Mero Clan of Pfutseromi 15. Government Middle School Pfutseromi 16. All Nagaland State Teachers Association Pfutsero Unit 17. All Party rank and files of NDPP 16th Pfutsero Constituency We deeply regret and apologise for our inability to acknowledge each and every individual personally, but it’s our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly for the love you bestowed upon our family.

Loving wife, Son & family members.

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Through this column, we the family members of LATE ROKOSAL TSÜKRÜ would like to extend our profound gratitude to all those who supported and stood by us through prayers, generous givings and physical presence during his prolonged illness till he breathed his last on 25th August 2018. Your loving kindness and sympathetic gestures have comforted and strengthened us for which we remain immensely indebted to each of you.

We want to say ‘Thank You’ and earnestly pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly for all your good deeds.

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Born on 28/9/1969 – Died on 28/8/2018 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. M. KIHESHE SEMA, would like to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all the people who showed great kindness and support through physical labour, financially and prayer during his illness and the time he left us on 28th August 2018.

We have nothing to give in return but may the Almighty God Bless you all abundantly.

Special thanks to: 1. Naga Hospital Authority Kohima, Doctors & nurses 2. Commandant 5th NAP Bn Phek town 3. 5th NAP Bn Police Phek town 4. DEF Police Zunheboto 5. Sumi Baptist Church Kohima, Relief Committee 6. Sumi Baptist Church Phek town 7. Sumi Hoho Phek Town 8. Sumi Baptist Church Ghukiye Village 9. St.Joseph College Kohima 10. Friends, neighbour, relatives & well wishers Loving wife, son, daughter, siblings & relatives K-2575

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Born : 23/10/1981 For your good deeds we Died : 01/09/2018 pray for God's abundant blessing upon each and every individual.

2 Timothy 4:7 “ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”.

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together for the first time on Tuesday. Jamie Vardy and Gary Cahill have effectively retired from international football - although both are available in case of an injury crisis - but Sky Sports News understands that England are not planning on replacing Sterling.

In Vardy’s absence Southgate named Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck as the only strikers in the squad.

England play Spain at Wembley in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, and then host Switzerland three days later.

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82nd minute respectively.

On Wednesday, the final match will played between Nerhema Village FC and Khriekesa FC at 2:30pm. Brigadier Sandeep Sharada, Deputy Inspector General Headquarter 5 Sector Assam Rifles will grace the final match as the chief guest. Entry to the final match is free and the organisers have invited all football lovers to come and witness the match.

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VISHILI CHISHI 1947 – 29.08.2018

"The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind" We, the family of Lt. Mrs. Vishili Chishi wish to convey our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us with warm expressions of love, prayers and sympathy at the sad demise of our beloved mother on 29th Aug 2018.

We will always cherish the rich legacy of our mother's humility, simplicity, integrity, wisdom, courage and strong faith in God as our mentor. We regret our inability to thank everyone personally but we pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly for the wonderful gestures you've shown towards us during our grief-stricken time.

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The death of a most loving and beloved mother is devastating and untold pain. The loss is so huge that we have no idea how to live through. At time such as this, we witness God’s unconditional love and gracefulness through friends and all well-wishers.

We the family members of Lt. Mrs. Zunei-ü have no words that can possibly express our gratitude to each and everyone who overwhelmingly supported us in prayer, physically, financially and materially during her brief illness and demise of our most loving mother on 26/8/2018.

We the children of Lt. Mrs. Zunei-ü express our profound gratitude to Churches specially CBC (MH) K, Unions-Lasumi Union Kohima, different Welfare Bodies, friends, neighbours and all the well-wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone however it is our prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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end of the match.

Federer, who won five straight titles at Flushing Meadows between 2004 and 2008, continued to struggle with his serve, double faulting twice in a row in the final tiebreak and conceding the match with a forehand error.

Next up for Millman is a quarter-final match-up against Novak Djokovic, and Federer said the sixth seed will have a fight on his hands.

Suarez beats Sharapova

Roger Federer returns a shot to John Millman.

N e w Yo r k , S e p 4 (Agencies): Roger Federer failed to cope with stifling conditions at the U.S. Open on Monday and suffered a shock 3-6 7-5 7-6(7) 7-6(3) defeat to unseeded Australian John Millman in the last 16.

Second seed Federer, who had not dropped a set in his first three matches, was uncharacteristically sloppy, committing 77 unforced errors and 10 double faults while landing just 49 percent of his first serves.

There was little sign of what was in store for the five-times champion when he took the first set with ease, before world No. 55 Millman turned the tables to win the second then held his nerve through two tiebreaks

Pakistan drop Hafeez, Shah for Asia Cup Lahore, Sep 4 (IANS): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors on Tuesday dropped seasoned campaigners Mohammed Hafeez and Yasir Shah from the Sarfraz Ahmed-led 16 member squad for the Asia Cup, to be played in the UAE from September 15.

The selection committee headed by the new PCB chairman Ehsan Mani has however added a couple of rookies in 18-year-old pacer Shaheen Afridi and opener Shan Masood for the six-nation tournament.

Pakistan begin their Asia Cup campaign with a league game against the winner of the ongoing Asia Cup Qualifier on September 16 before facing arch-rivals India on September 19.

to secure the victory in three hours and 34 minutes.

While the temperature in New York hovered around 78 Fahrenheit (25C), Federer said high humidity was the problem at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“I just thought it was very hot tonight,” Federer said. “Was just one of those nights where I felt I couldn’t get air. There was no circulation at all.”

“It’s one of the first times it’s happened to me...

John was able to deal with it better. He maybe comes from one of the most humid places on earth, Brisbane.

Some days it’s just not the day where the body can cope with it.” Federer started well, racing through the first set and unsettling Millman

by dropping the ball short.

He looked to be cruising as he opened up a 5-3 lead in the second but squandered two set points when serving at 5-4 before making two unforced errors and a double fault that allowed Millman to draw level.

The 29-year-old Australian held serve and suddenly Federer found himself serving to force a tiebreak.

He cracked, double faulting again and making two more unforced errors, as Millman roared back to level the match at 1-1.

After being caught out by the drop shot earlier in the match, Millman began to read it better and improved from a single net point won in the first set to 17 from a possible 30 by the

Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro defeated Russian star Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-3 to earn her place in the quarter-finals of the US Open tennis tournament.

Suarez, who turned 30 on Monday, is playing her eleventh US Open and made it to the quarter-finals for the second time after her first quarter-final in 2013, reports EFE news agency.

S u a r e z ’s w i n ove r Sharapova, who won the 2006 US Open, broke the Russian player’s winning streak of 22-0 on the centre court of the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, and was the second loss to the Spaniard in six games on the circuit (4-2).

Suarez’s next opponent will be the fourteenth favourite American Madison Keys, who easily beat Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova 6-1, 6-3, to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open for the second consecutive year.

NSF Martyrs’ Trophy from September 20

Dimapur, Sep 4 (NPN): The 19th NSF Martyrs’ M e m o r i a l Tr o p hy, o rganised by Angami Students’ Union (ASU), will be held from September 20 to October 21 at local ground (Khuochiezie), Kohima.

The month long tournament is organized in honour of the two martyrs’, late Kekuojalie Sachii of Kohima village and late Vikhozo Yhoshii of Kigwema village, who were killed in the indiscriminate firing of the Nagaland Armed Police from Alichen on March 20, 1986 during a peaceful rally called by the Naga Students’ Federation to protest against the State government’s decision on the Extension of Disturbed Area Belt from 5 km– 20 km along the Indo-Myanmar border and against the induction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre into the state of Nagaland.

The organizing committee is all set to give away attractive prizes with trophy and citations along with cash amounting 5 lakhs for the champions, runnersup, losing semi finalists and quarter finalists besides individual prizes. Clubs/ teams can collect the entry forms from- Kohima: Sports Paradise, Rüluo Market, Kezieke (09402211604) and Dimapur: Master Graphix, Super Market, near Hotel Saramati (09774532237).

For further information, contact 09774214201 or 08413967271.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,2018

Shooter Om Prakash strikes gold Manu, Heena fail to make final at World Championships Changwon, Sep 4 (PTI): Indian shooter Om Prakash Mitharwal picked up his maiden gold medal at the ISSF World Championships, claiming the top honours in the 50m pistol event here Tuesday.

The 23-year-old, a bronze-winner in the 10m air pistol and the 50m pistol events of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast earlier this year, shot a score of 564 to finish on top here.

In the junior competition, the duo of Asian Games gold-medallist Saurabh Chanudhary and Abhidnya Patil brought India the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze.

The two medals have helped the country surpass the previous best haul of six achieved at this prestigious competition in Zagreb 12 years ago.

The silver was won

by Serbia’s Damir Mikec (562), while the bronze went to local favourite Daemyung Lee (560). The seasoned Jitu Rai, who won a silver medal in the 2014 edition of the tournament, endured disappointment as he finished 17th in the field with a below-par score of 552.

The ongoing championship is the first qualifying event for the 2020 Olympics but since 50m pistol is no longer a part of the Games roster, there were no quota places to be sealed.

The Inter national

Om Prakash Mitharwal

Shooting Sport Federation’s (ISSF) premier tournament is offering as many as 60 berths across 15 events.

In the team competition of the same category, Mitharwal, Rai and Manjit (532) combined for a fifthplace finish with a total score of 1648.

Manjit signed off 56th in the individual field, failing to make the finals along with Rai. The women shooters, who could have sealed Olympic qualification, faltered in the 10m air pistol event. Teen sensation Manu Bhaker, after a medal-less Asian Games campaign, and senior shooter Heena Sidhu were off-colour and both failed to make the finals.

Bhaker shot a score of 574 to be 13th, while Sidhu was further down

at 29th with a total of 571.

The Indian team finished fourth with Bhaker, Sidhu and Shweta Singh (568) combining for a total of 1713.

L a t e r i n t h e d ay, Chaudhary and debutant Patil qualified with a score of 761 for the five-team final along with the second Indian team of Devanshi Rana and Anmol Jain, who shot 765 to qualify in second place.

Saurabh and Abhidnya shot 329.6 in the finals where gold and silver went to hosts Korea.

On Monday, Anjum Moudgil and Apurvi Chandela became the first set of Indian shooters to secure quota places for the Olympics by winning a silver and finishing fourth respectively in the women’s 10m air rifle event.

Naga cyclist signed up as professional sponsored rider

Kevilebo Zhotso

Dimapur, Sep 4 (NPN): Naga cyclist Kevilebo Zhotso from Jakhama village has become the first cyclist from Nagaland to get signed up as a professional sponsored rider.

The Naga lad was signed by Walk to Himalayas Adventures Pvt Ltd.

Walk to Himalayas has been organizing MTB races in northern part of India under their banner ‘WTH Biking Challenge’ and have a team of riders who participated in events in India and Abroad.

Kevilebo will now be a part of the team. He will be participating in Cross-Country (XC), Enduro and Downhill races for the team.

Through Walk to Himalayas, Kevi will also be sponsored by Steadfast Nutrition which is a premium sports supplement brand for sports supplement during races.

Meanwhile, team Nagaland comprising of Kevilebo, Meguo Benny Metha, Seyieo Sekhose and Imo Jamir will be competing in Assam Downhill Mountain Bike Race in September.

Test debut in the offing for Shaw

Prithvi Shaw

New Delhi, Sep 4 (Agencies): After a series of disappointing performances with the bat, Indian team management might finally drop opening batsman KL Rahul from the playing XI and give teenager Prithvi Shaw a chance in the fifth Test that begins in a few days’ time, reports Times of India.

Ever since the start of the Test series between India and England, the opening batsmen from both the teams have been below-par as they managed to score just one fifty the whole series and that came from the bat of Shikhar Dhawan.

India’s first-choice open-

ing batsman before the start of the series, Murali Vijay, who scored just 26 runs in the first two matches including a Pair at Lord’s, was sent back home after the third Test and was replaced

by Prithvi while KL Rahul has been given an extended run and the Karnataka batsman failed to repay the faith the team had in him as he has been struggling to get going against the England pacers, especially against the deliveries that come in.

In the eight innings he batted in the series, he has registered scores of 4, 13, 8, 10, 23, 36, 19 and 0 in the second innings of the Southampton Test. Rahul string of low scores might have just opened the door for Prithvi Shaw, who is hailed as the next big thing in Indian cricket. Prithvi, who led India to victory in the 2018 under-19 World Cup, has been in fine form with India A in their recent tour of England and the home series against South Africa A. In England, Prithvi has scored 250 runs in four innings in unofficial Tests against England Lions and West Indies A and followed it up with a 136 in the first unofficial Test against South Africa A before making it to the national team.

The fifth Test between both the teams will get underway at the Kia Oval in London from September 7.

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