September 9, 2018

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Shah to lead BJP’s charge in 2019

NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): Bharatiya Janata Party will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections under national president Amit Shah, putting off its internal elections until then.

BJP on Saturday decided to defer its organisational elections to pave the way for Amit Shah to continue as President until the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

BJP president Amit Shah kick-started the twoday party national executive here on Saturday with an aggressive pep talk.

Unveiling the slogan ‘Ajeya BJP’ (victorious BJP), Shah urged partymen to work for victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, where he will be leading the party, as organisational polls have been suspended till the general election is over.

Shah urged partymen to work for a bigger victory than 2014, saying that while the BJP, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was working towards “making India,” the Opposition was busy supporting “breaking India” forces.

Briefing the press after Shah’s speech at the closeddoor meeting, Defence Min-

NPCC to hold ‘bharat bandh’, urges shops to down shutters DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) will participate in the oneday ‘Bharat Bandh’ on September 10 called by the Congress and other national parties to demand that fuel prices be brought under the ambit of GST. In a press note, NPCC media cell stated that the unreasonable daily rise in prices of petroleum products have not only burdened the public, but have put their livelihood in acute danger.

NPCC said once fuel prices come under GST, it will reduce the price by at least Rs. 10-15 per litre.

“We appeal for the reduction of VAT and Central Excise which has increased since May 2014 by 443.06% on diesel, by 211.7% on petrol and on LPG, to ease the burden on the common man,” the party said.

In this regard, NPCC has called upon all to actively take part in order let the Centre know that the suffering of the people has reached its zenith. NPCC has also requested shops to voluntarily down their shutters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 10.

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“Sir, this is the list of more than 100 Congress leaders alleging Rafale as scam. We can’t take each of them to court.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and BJP senior leader LK Advani during BJP National Executive meet, in Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

ister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Prime Minister Modi and the BJP have been hard at work with ‘making India,’ but the Congress was busy with ‘breaking India’,” quoting Shah.

Briefing about the ongoing two-day national executive meeting where a host of issues are being discussed in the backdrop of growing unhappiness in the upper castes over the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, Sitharaman quoted Shah as

saying that the BJP would return to power in 2019 with a “bigger and better margin”.

Shah claimed opposition was spreading “misinformation” about the SC/ ST Act, while Sitharaman said that the BJP president did not say anything about upper caste protests over amendment to the Act. “BJP will approach the next Lok Sabha elections by taking to the people good work done by the government between 2014 and 2019 the people of the

KU leaders meet Khango Correspondent

MON, SEP 8 (NPN): Several leaders of Konyak Union (KU) had reportedly met the impeached chairman of NSCN (K) Khango Konyak recently to urge the latter to come to negotiating table for peaceful solution.

Although Konyak Union was reluctant to officially confirm the report, some of the executive members, on condition of anonymity admitted that some of the leaders had met the ousted leader across the border.

Without divulging much detail, KU said the leaders reportedly appealed to Khango to join the negotiating table for peaceful solution.

One of the KU leaders, who recently met Khango, also said that the civil society groups of both Myanmar and India will be meeting the ousted leader

again, on a peace mission.

However, he did not give any details of the proposed meeting.

KU leaders were optimistic that Khango would listen to the wishes and aspirations of the people.

It may be recalled that the Myanmar-based NSCN (K) on August 17 impeached Khango Konyak as the NSCN (K) chairman, and elected the founding chairman, late Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang’s nephew, Yung Aung as the new ‘acting chairman’ of the organization.

According a TOI report, NSCN (K) in a statement said it had unanimously resolved to impeach Khango “to save the party from further breakdown and confusion.”

NSCN (K) also gave Khango a safe passage to go wherever he likes without any harm, the report stated.

country,” Shah said.

According to the party constitution, any eligible member can hold the post of president for two-consecutive terms of three-years each.

Shah was elected unopposed as the party president on January 24, 2016, for a second term, this time for a full tenure of three years.

He had earlier completed Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s interrupted tenure as president from July 2014.

His second term will end on January 26, 2019.

AWUCT calls off proposed bandh DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): All Ward Union Changtongya Town (AWUCT) has called off proposed bandh on NH-62 and Longleng road from October 2. In a press note, AWUCT chairman T. Meyi Longkumer and secretary Merenyanger said that the union welcomed the state government’s positive step for taking up the CHC Changtongya issue.

It may be recalled that the union had threatened to enforce an indefinite bandh, if the PDA government did not heed to their demand for posting more doctors at Community Health Centre.

Then, Changtongya Town Senso Telungjem opposed the bandh called by AWUCT, stating that extensive consultations were already on with the government, under the initiative of H&FW minister Pangnyu Phom, for improvement and betterment of CHC.

Strong measures against border crossing, trafficking

Governor appeals for citizens contribution towards relief fund

NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh have agreed to take strong measures to prevent illegal border crossing and human trafficking.

According to The Assam Tribune report, both the forces agreed to aid victims of human trafficking and facilitate their early rescue and rehabilitation as per the law of the land.

What may be of significance for the illegal infiltration-hit North Eastern States, particularly Assam, the two forces also agreed that willful violation of the sanctity of the international border would be dealt with according to respective law of the land and inadvertent crossers would be handed over to the concerned border guarding force immediately.

On handing over of wanted militants mainly from the North Eastern States operating out of the neighbouring country, the BGB DG informed that there is no hideout of any Indian insurgent group inside Bangladesh.

DCs asked to collect donations within 7 days DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): Expressing serious concern over landslides and flash floods that wreaked havoc in the state, Nagaland Governor and president of Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland branch has fervently appealed to all citizens to come forward and generously donate towards Nagaland flood relief through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF).

In an appeal, Acharya reminded the people that “Our State Nagaland witnessed unprecedented incessant rainfall resulting in major disaster and havoc that affected the normal life of the people of our State.”

He said Landslides to sinking landmass in many areas, flooding and water logging in urban areas have claimed 12 lives and displaced over 300 families in the State owing to floods and numerous landslides besides causing destruction

to properties. Despite the state requiring Rs.800 crore for the restoration of damages caused by landslides and flash floods, Acharya lamented that the State has received only Rs.1 crore so far.

“Delhi will help us but what about our share and care,” he asserted.

He said that a film actor, Sushant Singh Rajput, had come all the way from Delhi to Dimapur personally and handed over an amount of Rs.1.25 crores to the chief minister (total Rs.1+1.25= Rs. 2.25).

In this regard, he called upon all the students of universities, colleges and schools to participate in rebuilding of lives of the affected people by contributing minimum of Rs.10/each. He also appealed to all NGOs, hohos, NMA, NSF, businessmen, social workers, bureaucrats, religious groups, political activists, workers, kissans and all “to share and care for our flood affected brothers and sisters.”

The Governor said Kiphire, Tuensang and Phek were the worst affected and

have been cut off from the rest of the country. Essential infrastructures like power supply lines, communication networks, etc. have been damaged. Supplies of essential commodities to all districts including petroleum products have not been possible which has added to the misery of those in the affected areas. Properties and crops/vegetation worth crores of rupees have been damaged and many families still in relief camps, he added.

Acharya also said that environment and nature, when exploited carelessly, rebounds and calamities occur.

Acharya once again appealed to all to open up their minds and come forward to contribute gene r o u s ly t o t h e C M R F (A/c No.10530527879 IFSC SBIN0000214) or through the IRCSN (A/c No.35316602410 IFSC SBIN0006485) by cash or cheque.

In this regard, the Governor has also directed all Deputy Commissioners to collect the money within seven days.

Fuel prices reach new high; Cong, truckers to hold protest NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): Petrol price crossed the Rs 80-mark on Saturday in New Delhi and other states to reach an all-time high. The primary transportation fuel is selling at Rs 80.30 per litre in the national capital after an increase of 39 paise. Meanwhile, in Mumbai petrol cost Rs 87.77 per litre after a hike of 38 paise.

Diesel price in Delhi also moved upward to Rs 72.51 per litre after an increase of 44 paise, whereas it reached Rs 76.98 per litre in Mumbai after a hike of 47 paise.

In Dimapur, petrol price per litre cost Rs. 78.12 and diesel Rs. 70.29 while in Kohima petrol price stood at Rs. 78.87 per litre and diesel at Rs. 70.86.

Fuel prices have maintained an upward curve over the course of past few weeks.

Petrol price and diesel price have gone up by Rs 2.85 per

NE STATE CAPITALS Kohima Guwahati Shillong Imphal Itanagar Aizawl Agartala Gangtok

PETROL ` 78.87 ` 82.84 ` 79.82 ` 78.41 ` 75.82 ` 76.27 ` 78.83 ` 83.55

litre and Rs 3.3 per litre respectively since mid-August.

Opposition parties have even threatened to observe a nationwide strike on September 10 in protest against the record-high fuel prices.

Cong ress protest: Congress which had called for ‘bharat bandh on September 10, has asked the Centre to cut down excise duty on fuel, as was done by previous governments to keep prices in check each time international prices surged. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, however, remained non-committal to

DIESEL ` 70.86 ` 75.89 ` 72.40 ` 70.50 ` 69.45 ` 69.83 ` 72.66 ` 74.30

reduce excise duty, arguing that oil prices are volatile and have not shown linear movement.

The high petrol and diesel prices have often been blamed on taxes levied by the states and the Centre on transportation fuels. The Centre currently levies a total of Rs 19.48 per litre of excise duty on petrol and Rs 15.33 per litre on diesel.

In addition to the taxes levied by Centre, states charge Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the lowest state

taxes on fuel at 6 per cent on both petrol and diesel.

Mumbai has the highest VAT of 39.12% on petrol, while Telangana levies the highest VAT of 26% on diesel. Delhi charges a VAT of 27% on petrol and 17.24% on diesel. Prices in Delhi are the cheapest in all metros and most state capitals due to lower sales tax or VAT. Truckers to stage protests: All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) have decided to stage demonstrations across districts to protest against rising diesel and petrol prices.

There has been a steep hike in diesel and petrol prices in the last seven days and ever spiralling prices is utterly disappointing, the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said in a statement. Seeking the government’s immediate intervention, the body said its units have decided to stage protests across districts.

NSCN (I-M) holds consultative meet with LH Rajnath promises safe environment for NE students DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) on September 8 held a consultative meeting with the Lotha Hoho (LH) and its district units at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

According to MIP, the meeting, headed by NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser, Hukavi Yepthomi and ‘lt. gen.’ Anthony Shimray, longvibu & political commissar to the collective leadership was held to share and understand the political issue at hand so that the Nagas would harvest the deserving national aspirations.

MIP said LH president conveyed the message that the hoho was “with the GPRN and will be with the Naga nation now and ever.”

At the meeting, MIP said Hukavi Yepthomi elaborated on the uniqueness of Naga history and the cause of the Naga struggle from inception till India officially recognized the uniqueness

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NSCN (I-M) and Lotha Hoho leaders after the consultative meeting on Saturday. (MIP)

of the Naga history, which was also in the principle of the Framework Agreement, signed between NSCN (I-M) and the Government of India on August 3, 2015.

Yepthomi asserted that every Naga was equally responsible for bringing about an honourable solution and that every Naga was also equally welcome to be a part of the final solution, which

is expected soon.

While appreciating the hoho, Anthony Shimray stated that the Framework Agreement was not an ordinary agreement but a covenant to settle the political issue of the two entities honourably.

MIP said that the GPRN praised the Lotha Hoho and its collective social leaders, comprising of

intellectuals with practical wisdom, to build the Naga nation.

“Today’s ‘heart talk’ was an invaluable moment and the GPRN hope that such a bonding and sharing of one’s ideas and knowledge will certainly bring forth an unconditional love and prosperity among all the Naga brethren,” MIP stated.

NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (NPN): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday assured a fresh batch of students of North East to Delhi of providing them safe environment with better opportunities.

“Glad to interact with the youth from North East India at the NE students’ festival in New Delhi. The youth from the North East are extremely talented and they have tremendous potential. The NDA government is working towards giving them a safe environment with better opportunities,” Rajnath tweeted.

Rajnath while welcoming the North East students, said that the Modi government was committed to increasing communication and linkage as well as mobility in the region. He said the Prime Minister had always emphasized on speedy de-

velopment of North East region and stressed that “India can only develop when North East develops.”

Singh also assured that no Indian national would be excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Singh clarified that NRC was necessary to identify Indian citizens and weed out illegal immigrants.

Addressing an event organised by ‘My Home India’, an NGO founded by BJP leader Sunil Deodhar, Singh said: “It is absolutely necessary to know who are Indians and who are foreigners.”

The update of NRC, the massive Supreme Courtmonitored exercise to identify genuine Indian nationals living in Assam excluded over 40 lakh people from the draft list published on July 30, creating a huge political controversy. The exercise aimed at identifying illegal immigrants in the state that

borders Bangladesh was carried out in Assam following a decision in 2005 after a series of meetings between the central and state governments and the influential All Assam Students’ Union.

Assam, which faced influx of people from Bangladesh since the early 20th century, is the only state having an NRC, first prepared in 1951. The current exercise, started in 2005 under the then Congress regime got a major push only after the BJP came to power in the state with illegal immigration from Bangladesh as a poll plank.

When the NRC was first prepared in Assam way back in 1951, the state had 80 lakh citizens then. As per 2011 census, Assam’s total population is over 3.11 crore.

The process of identification of illegal immigrants in Assam has been widely debated and become a contentious issue in the state’s politics.

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YDF NEISSR organizes drive Rashtriya Poshan Maah launched in Kohima for cleanliness at Neisatuo Colony

DIMAPUR: The launching program for ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ & Launching of Brand Ambassador, was held at the Conference Hall of Ura Hotel, Kohima on September 8.

A repor t by DIPR stated that speaking on the occasion, secretary, Social Welfare, Sarah R. Ritse said that professor Alongla P. Aier was selected as the brand ambassador for ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ after much thought and deliberation which was approved with the consent of all the allied departments.

Ritse described Alongla as a woman of faith, reputation, a role model to many and a woman who had done much for the nutrition and health of women and children.

Prof. Alongla P. Aier, when launching the program, said that in India, although there was an economic growth of nearly 10% annually, the rate of under nutrition remained very high. 48% children under the age of five are stunted due to chronic under nutrition which is largely due to

Brand Ambassador Prof. Alongla P. Aier launching ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ at the Conference Hall, Ura Hotel, Kohima on September 8. (DIPR)

the chronic undernourishment of Indian women, she stated. Professor Aier further went on to add that 36% of Indian women were chronically undernourished and were affected negatively more than men due to specific nutrition needs of women during adolescence, pregnancy and lactation.

These under nourished children were likely to suffer

from infections leading to -early deaths, not being able to perform well in schools and as adults they are less productive. Women, she said, are at greater risk of pregnancy complications and death which hinders India’s socio-economic development and potential, especially in the fight to reduce poverty.

Considering the

Konyak Union repairs Longleng road

Members of Konyak Union hard at work on the road stretch on Saturday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Konyak Union (KU), Longleng unit under the initiative of SP Longleng, Yangba Konyak repaired roads and carried out general social work on Saturday.

According to a DIPR

report, the Konyak community of Longleng town repaired the road stretch between Hukphang Junction to Assam Rifles camp, towards the residences of DC and SP, Longleng.

DENSU social work at New Delhi Nagaland House DIMAPUR: The Delhi Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union (DENSU) organized a social work initiative at 29-Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Road Nagaland House, New Delhi on September 8.

A press release from New Delhi Nagaland House PRO (IPR) Kuolie Mere stated that around 50 students and some elders of DENSU were part of the social work, where the whole compound was cleaned up and the Morung was also repaired.

Deputy resident commissioner (DRC) Kethosituo Sekhose, CAWD Engineer Sungti Amer, Dr. Hentok Phom and Kuolie Mere also joined them.

They also filled up potholes and cleaned drainage and its surrounding areas.

The union expressed gratitude to all individuals and organization for their support and contribution.

ANCSU second presidential meeting

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has convened its 2nd presidential meeting for the tenure 2017-2019 on September 15, 11:30 a.m. at NSF conference hall, Naga Clun Building Kohima. All the ANCSU executives, union assembly department, union autonomous members, tribunal members and the entire affiliated unit presidents/general secretaries along with a colleague each have been asked to attend the meeting.

scenario, Prof. Aier said Poshan Abhyaan, the PM’s overreaching Scheme for hostlitic nourishment, under Ministry of Women & Child Development, government of India, was most needed and a welcome intervention to face the challenge of under nutrition. The goals of Poshan Abhyaan is to achieve improvement in nutritional status of children,

adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers in the next three years.

She said that Poshan Abhyaan is aimed at reaching every household with the message of nutrition, creating platforms, campaigns and common messages.

Professor Aier also launched the Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan campaign theme song arranged and composed by Bangshing Konyak of EaStory Project.

Joint Secretary, Youth Resources & Sports, Lima who also spoke on the occasion said that the Department of Youth Resources and Sports will also be initiating a rally ‘Yuva Shakti Rally’ on the September 15 to spread the Rashtriya Poshan Maah message.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by additional director & state nodal officer Poshan Abhiyaan department of Social Welfare, Tulula Pongen and vote of thanks was proposed

by CDPO, master trainer Poshan Abhiyaan, Soren Kikon.

AR apprehends DIMAPUR: Based on specific information, Kohima Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted an operation in the general area of D Block near Kohima garrison main gate, Kohima on September 7.

A press release from Assam Rifles said that two cadres of NSCN (K) were apprehended during the operation. The two were identified as Shupu Pfithu, age 22, son of Lupuchu Pfithu, resident of village Yesisotha, Phek; and Nilo, age 20, son of S. Mesuzu, a resident of village Yesisotha. The seized items included Rs 11,890 in cash and 27 extortion slips amounting to Rs 5,60,000. They revealed that extortion demands had been placed at various shops in High School Junction, Kohima. The two were handed over to North Police Station, Kohima for further investigation.

YDF NEISSR members along with residents of Model/Neisatuo Colony, Dimapur after the cleanliness drive on September 8.

DIMAPUR: Youth Development Forum (YDF) of North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) organised its 2nd cleanliness drive at Model/Neisatuo Colony, Dimapur on September 8.

A press release from YDF, NEISSR stated that students of NEISSR and youth from Neisatuo Colony participated in the cleanliness drive with the consent of the colony’s GB, Nilo Gonmei.

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pal Council (DMC) also helped by providing their trucks to get rid of the waste and garbage that they collected during the drive.

A short awareness program was organised by YDF on the importance of cleanliness, and its impact on society. Alan Paul, a 3rd semester student spoke about the importance of maintaining cleanliness and avoiding the use of plastics and other non-biodegradable wastes. A short

speech was also delivered

by Loyibeni, a student from 1st semester.

A role play was performed in the presence of the residents of Neisatuo Colony, based on the topics “corruption and unemployment.” Dipak (GS) of the colony expressed his gratitude and sincere appreciation towards NEISSR for such awareness programs for the people of the colony. Imnayangla Jamir gave the vote of thanks on behalf of NEISSR.

AYO holds discourse on ‘Demographic Threats’ (Staff Reporter)

DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): Angami Youth Organization (AYO) held a discourse on the topic ‘Demographic Threats’ with representatives from all village councils, youth organizations, women organizations, churches and students’ union under Chakhroma area at Jotsoma Community Hall, Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel, here on Saturday.

The discourse, hosted by Kuda Youth Club, had three panellists including Savi Liegise, Kelhouseto Nakhro and Ruokuolhou Angami.

Sharing on the main theme ‘Demographic Threats’ with a slideshow presentation, Savi Liegise pointed out the dangers that illegal Bangladeshi immigrants (IBIs) pose to the State.

He presented the central government’s statistical figures and official documentation and said that like numerous European countries,

India was also facing the brunt of illegal immigration which had risen to 20 million with more possibly unaccounted for.

Liegise shared some key responses to this issue including, asking the government to strictly enforce available immigration laws, mass support and cooperation with genuine civil organizations battling the problem, not giving space to illegal immigrants -- residential, commercial or religious -- discouraging womenfolk from marrying IBIs, desisting from undertaking business partnerships with illegal immigrants, discontinuing inducting them into Naga National service and stop protecting or adopting IBIs for monetary favours.

Speaking on the ‘Merits and Demerits of Bengal Frontier Regulation Act, 1873’, Kelhouseto Nakhro said this was one of the most important Acts passed by the British to preserve and protect the identity and

culture of the Nagas.

He said Assam Land Revenue Regulation, 1886, was also another important legislation which was passed to ensure that land belonging to the Nagas does not fall into the hands of people from other ethnicities.

Ruokuolhou Angami shared on ‘Angamis on Prioritising Work Culture Responsibilities.’ He said often times Nagas rely too much on other people for a variety of jobs which had led to a lack of responsibility and work culture.

He encouraged the gathered youth to redevelop the work culture that had been prevalent in the past which would help repel the dangers posed by the demographic threats.

The event was chaired by AYO president Neinguvotuo Krose; while the invocation was pronounced

by Baptist Revival Church, Kuda Village, church secretary Aneiu Kerhüo.

Dimapur police to step up anti-tobacco enforcement DIMAPUR: All police stations under Dimapur Police sent anti-tobacco inspection teams to areas around educational institutions on September 7.

A press release from DNO NTCP, Dr. C. Tetseo stated that, during the inspection 65 shops were penalised for selling tobacco products near schools and colleges.

A team led by Tsenpamo Kikon, ACP Hqtr, Members of District Anti-Tobacco Squad with police officers during the anti-tobacco and team leader DATS inspection at Hazi Park Dimapur on September 7. inspected Hazi Park area

to check for counterfeit and smuggled tobacco products. The team was also joined by officers from the Health and Legal Metrology department.

Dr. C. Tetseo appreciated the initiative taken

by Vishal Chauhan, DCP Zone-2, to make the police force more proactive in enforcing tobacco control laws.

Dr. Tetseo appealed to all stake holders to extend their support towards this campaign.

World Physiotherapy Day celebrated in Dimapur Er. Zale graces Viswema Baptist (Staff Reporter)

Dimapur, Sep 8 (NPN): Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) Women Cell, Nagaland branch in collaboration with Nagaland Physiotherapist Association (NPA) celebrated ‘World Physiotherapy Day’ at Don Bosco auditorium, here, Saturday. It was held under themes: Physiotherapy for Fit India and Exercise is the Best Medicine.

Speaking as the special guest, District Hospital Dimapur, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, said physiotherapists in Nagaland had a lot of work ahead of them, especially in ensuring the well being of the people.

He said there were lots of patients with physical problems in Nagaland because people do not take care of their bodies when their health was good.

Highlighting the benefits of exercise as described in the theme, Dr. Kinimi said a person who performs daily exercise reduces the risk of numerous ailments K

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Members of IAP Nagaland and NPA, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, Geoffrey Yaden and others after the ‘World Physiotherapy Day’ celebrations on Saturday.

including stroke and physical disabilities.

He called on all the physiotherapists to advise people to lead healthy lifestyles which would benefit the general populace in the long run.

According to Dr. Kinimi, the Government of India is coming up with elaborate plans for the wellbeing of the people and the Urban Public Health Centres (UPHCs) would be renamed “Wellness Centres.” These centres will impart yoga exercises as part of the regimen. He added that under this project three UPHCs in Nagaland would be inaugurated as Wellness

Centres very soon.

Nagaland Post editorin-chief, Geoffrey Yaden, who was also the special invitee, felicitated the physiotherapists on the occasion and opined that it would have been more befitting if the day was observed through some physical activity such as a walkathon etc.

He also shared some personal thoughts from his observation and experience with physiotherapy how it evolved into a highly specialised branch of medical science over the decades.

He emphasized on the absolute necessity of taking good care of one’s health

even in good health or else rue the consequences when neglect brings ailment and expenditure.

Yaden said there are around 30,000 registered physiotherapists in India and perhaps below one hundred in Nagaland. Physiotherapy in Nagaland needs to be given a boost since it is an important aspect of nurturing a physically healthy society.

He said physiotherapists in the state need not only look for government jobs. He suggested that the medical department could ask schools and colleges to rope in physiotherapists under contracts in order to

create awareness about keeping fit and healthy as a daily routine or during sporting events.

He also encouraged physiotherapists to come up with various initiatives like mobile programmes and get people to learn the benefits of physical mobility.

He concluded by urging the physiotherapists to make their presence felt in society through wide medical camps and contact programmes.

Earlier the programme was chaired by IAP, state general secretary, Dr. Avikuonuo Pienyü (PT) while invocation was pronounced

by Khushiabill Sumi Baptist Church pastor, Kughavi Katty. IAP state president Dr. Tiatula Longkumer (PT), delivered the welcome address, Miss India Universe Finalist Dr. Abeni Khuvung presented a song and Sunepsangla Jamir performed a scintillating ballet dance.

NPA president Dr. Tsukhumong (PT) delivered the exhortation and IAP executive Dr. Yongkongsangla (PT) proposed the vote of thanks.

School Parents’ Day & Cultural Fest

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 8 (NPN): Youth resources & sports advisor Er. Zale Neikha graced the Parents Day & Cultural Fest of Viswema Baptist School (VBS), at Viswema village on Saturday.

Er. Neikha in his address praised parents for their noteworthy sacrifices in the shaping and development of children. “Parents are next to God on earth,” he said and called upon students to obey and respect their parents.

He earnestly appealed to the parents to “give ample time towards your children’s up-bringing and provide them with suitable environments for them to study.”

The advisor remarked “as teachers, you are role models for your students and therefore, you ought to be smart, punctual and sincere in your duty and be a person of integrity.”

Er. Neikha opined that the students need space in their lives for co-curricular activities like sports, debate,

Er. Zale on his arrival at the parents day & cultural fest of Viswema Baptist School on Saturday.

extempore speeches, singing competition, and these ought to be fitted within the school curriculum, in order to mould and train them for the future. Calling on stakeholders, he emphasized on mutual understanding between the teaching fraternity and the managing board in solving issues and problems.

He also called upon the students to inculcate in themselves the habit of raising questions in order to develop their learning skills. On the subject of technology, the advisor spoke about using mobile phones and gadgets

to garner knowledge instead of them being misused and becoming a distraction. Hailing the visionary church leaders who initiated the start of Viswema Baptist School, Er. Neikha remarked, “Viswema Baptist Church is doing a great service to God and humanity through its mission of moulding young minds through the education process and also imparting and teaching the morals of a Christian.”

Folk songs and dances, a traditional skit, fancy dress, poem recitation, beat boxing etc. were other highlights of the program.

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WEATHER FORECAST September 9

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala A t-storm around in the p.m.

32 25

Aizawl

Cloudy, a thunderstorm

24 21

Guwahati Cloudy, a shower or t-storm

31 25

An a.m. thunderstorm or two

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Tongpang Ozukum and other delegates at the ENSUK event in Kohima, on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, SEP 8 (NPN): Six federating units of Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Kohima organized its first Fresher’s Social-&cultural session under the theme “Fraternisation with One Culture” at NBCC Convention Centre on Saturday in Kohima.

Addressing at the gathering as guest speaker, PWD minister Tongpang Ozukum said the theme of the event was perfectly chosen as Naga Society needed fraternizing in all its aspects.

Asserting that the Naga forefathers regarded culture highly and existed as an independent Nation or entity for many decades, he said it was pertinent for the younger generation to preserve the culture which

was the Naga identity.

“Nagas need to socialize more and understand each other,” he stated adding that they need to mingle together with trust and respect so that they could truly fraternize with each other and with each other’s culture. “Naga society today, seems to be in great disorder”, Ozukum remarked pointing out that Naga society was a fragmented society, becoming too individualistic.

On this subject of unity, the minister further said that unless there was unity, better understanding between the central, eastern, western and southern Nagas and trust between them, the Naga people will never progress.

According to Ozukum, the Nagas cannot survive as

Training on retail GEUPV conducts sanitation drive in Pungro & hospitality concludes

GEUPV members working on a road during its annual sanitation drive at Pungro Village on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent T U E N S A N G, S E P 8 (NPN): Government Employees Union Pungro Village (GEUPV) conducted its annual sanitation drive in and around the village on Saturday. Through social services like these, the union intends to foster an environment of cleanliness so that the vicinity is allowed to live in a healthy environment. During the sanitation drive, the members also contributed to de-

velopmental construction within the village by donating cash and services.

The union president and his colleagues thanked Nguti N.P. for generously donating a Bolero pick to carry boulders used to fill potholes.

The union officials also expressed gratitude to all the members who turned up for the annual social work which, it said, helped in the upliftment of the village and society in general.

DIMAPUR: A training program on retail and hospitality which started on September 3 at the Team Metamorphosis Skill Centre Wokha, jointly organized by Team Metamorphosis in collaboration with YouthNet, concluded on September 8.

A press release from Team Metamor phosis chief Thungdemo Kyong, stated that resource persons Supeno Kikon and Yaimi, both master trainers from YouthNet Nagaland imparted skills to the trainees.

Chipenthung N, the Life Skills trainer of Team Metamorphosis refreshed the trainees on the topics addressed earlier.

Altogether twenty five youth attended the training.

Team Metamorphosis in collaboration with King’s Sound will also be conducting hands on training on live sound system management with special emphasis on churches from September 11 to 13.

Science seminar held in Kiphire

Prize winners of the Science Seminar along with the District Education Office staff and judges. (NP)

Correspondent KIPHIRE, SEP 8 (NPN): A Science Seminar 2018 under the theme “Industrial revolution 4.0: Are you prepared” was held at EBRC Hall in Kiphire today.

Welcoming the gathering assistant district education officer Kiphire, Kilangsangla Aonok appreciated the students and teachers who came from far flung areas to attend the seminar. She said that K Y M C

since the 1980s, the Indian government, with an aim to enhance scientific temper, was organizing this seminar.

Encouraging the participants, she said that winning a prize was not the only important thing; participation, she stated, was the main idea of organizing such a seminar.

Altogether eight schools from Kiphire district took part at the seminar. Some students gave

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slideshow presentations and with charts gave presentations on the theme.

Langkhuli L. Sangtam of Saramati School Kiphire, Sumit Sahu of Saramati School Kiphire and Lumjongli L.Sangtam of El-Beth School bagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Kughavi Sumi from DEO office Kiphire.

The seminar was organized

by District Education Office Kiphire.

a separate entity and live in isolation, within or without, when the entire world was trying to become a global village.

Pointing out the difference between ‘educated’ and ‘literate’, Ozukum said Naga society needed well educated people and not literate persons. Educated people are well-mannered, disciplined, knowledgeable, well cultured, sophisticated and skilled to compete with others, he said.

Ozukum complimented the six federating units on their event saying that it was a positive sign which reflected the positive mindset of the up-coming generation of the Eastern Naga brothers and sisters. He was confident that the seed of unity among the Naga brethren today would send

a positive message to Naga people for coming together as one big Naga family.

ENSF president, Sepili Sangtam, in his brief exhortation, congratulated the freshers for their achievements and said that to be a part of the competitive society, one had to have a clear vision, determination and consistency and above all work hard.

Sangtam regretted that in spite of the reservation policy being introduced to maintain equality, even after 54 years of statehood, there are disparities in development and inequality. He stated that the reservation policy was maintained in hardly two or three departments out of the 82 departments in the state in-spite of the several notifications issued.

Sangtam reminded the students that the future of the Eastern Nagas was not as bright as it should be and advocated for the students to be sincere in their studies to secure the future of the Eastern Nagas.

Earlier NBCC finance secretary, Rev. Yamyap Konyak invoked God’s blessing on the fresher students. The event was marked by folk dances by the six federating units and songs

by Angam Ükhong and JCC’s.

Governor visits Shitovi village Dragon Fruit Farm

DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya visited agricultural entrepreneur Lucy Ngullie Thomas’ Dream Dragon Fruit Farm at Shitovi village on September 7.

According to a DIPR report, the Governor was impressed with the meticulously maintained farm.

Acharya advised Lucy to send pictures of her farm along with a write up about the medicinal benefits of dragon fruit to the Prime Minister of India and also a copy to Raj Bhavan Ko-

hima.

Acharya spent more than an hour in the farm admiring the exotic tropical fruits ranging from ornamental pineapples, gac fruits, exotic guavas, rambutans, avocados, figs, longans, mangosteens, durian and soursop besides the four varieties of white, red, yellow and orange fleshed dragon fruit.

The governor congratulated Lucy Ngullie Thomas and advised the GB of Shitovi village, who was also present, to

motivate each and every household to put up at least 10 pillars per household under the advice of Lucy, on the process of cultivating dragon fruit.

Acharya said that he learnt additional information about the fruit from the internet and was amazed to learn about its multiple health benefits.

The Governor was accompanied by DHO, Temsu, DPRO, Lolano Patton, EAC, Wiridin and police officials besides his ADC and OSD.

Sangtam students of St. Joseph College Jakhama observed Mongmong festival with guest speaker, alumni of SJC, Kyupise Sangtam. (SJC)

National Lok Adalat disposes of 122 cases DIMAPUR: National Lok Adalat was conducted in nine district headquarters, which constituted nine Lok Adalat Benches, on September 8.

A press release from Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) nodal officer for National Lok Adalat, Nungsangchiba Jamir stated that in total, 194 cases were listed before the Lok Adalat bench for settlement where

today’s Lok Adalat was able to settle and dispose of 122 cases. Rs. 1,05,09,903 was the total settlement amount involved in the disposed and settled cases.

This settlement amount included fine money, bank recovery money and compensation.

Today’s referred cases that were taken up for settlement were mostly on Bank Recovery and Motor Accident Claim

Tribunal (MACT) cases.

The Lok Adalat sittings were observed within the premises of the District Court Buildings.

Nagaland State Legal Services Authority has also been coordinating with and sending communications to the banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, departments in the public utility sector, other parties and litigants to appear before the

National Lok Adalat for amicable settlement of disputes and cases.

During the proceedings, the district judges, chief judicial magistrates and civil judges, acting as presiding officers, showed vigorous efforts towards the success of the Lok Adalat and the panel lawyers served as conciliators along with the Para legal Volunteers who acted as members.

The next National Lok Adalat has been scheduled for December 8 and interested citizens have been asked to contact the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, approach the District Legal Services Authority (which is attached to the district court building in every district) or the concerned court for referring case to the National Lok Adalat.

ABAM organizes NCFS in Tuli

DIMAPUR: A Nagaland Canaan Farmers’ School (NCFS) organised by Ao Baptist Church Association (ABAM) was successfully held at ABAM Canaan Farmers’ School Centre, Tuli from September 4 to 8.

A press release from ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger stated that Elder Kwan Soo Lee, president of Canaan Farmers’ Training Center Philippines, Dr. Sashiyangba asst. project officer Land Resource Nagaland and

Rev Kim Hyun Chul, World Canaan Farmers’ School, South Korea and Rev. Dr. Mar were the resource persons for the training.

The concept of the Canaan Farmers’ School originated in South Korea in the 1960s and the school was instrumental in transforming the lives of people and in attaining economic growth in Korea. Today, it has become a world- wide movement and the people from all walks of life are trying to receive this training.

SCC Tuensang conducts oral hygiene seminar

3 Tuensang colleges hold consultative meet

DIMAPUR: Sao Chang (Govt.) College (SCC), Tuensang conducted a seminar on the topic “Oral Hygiene” at the college auditorium on September 4, with MDS, District Hospital Tuensang, Dr. Pfukrolo Koza as the resource person.

A press release from assistant professor of Zoology, coordinator educational, research, innovation & consultancy cell, Rejuba Pongen stated that, Dr. Pfukrolo advised the gathering to maintain strict oral hygiene for a healthy life.

He also emphasized on the need to take care of one’s own teeth as they was more precious than diamonds. The seminar was organised by Educational, Research, Innovation & Consultancy Cell of the college.

The prog ram was chaired by Dr. Iris Odyuo, associate professor of History while vote of thanks was pronounced by Dr. Kenilo Kath assistant professor of History.

ABAM has been organising this program since 2015 and this is its 6th session.

Nagaland Canaan Farmers’ School is a member of World Canaan Movement, a recognized agency for sustainable development under development for public information, United Nations (UN-DPI) since 2016.

Par ticipants were from the churches under ABAM, churches under NBCC and from Members of Dimabang Halali Hosom (society) Nagaland Development Dimapur, Nagaland observed its 5th foundation day at Outreach.

Bamunpukhuri-2 village on September 1. (Dharam Girisa)

Correspondent K I P H I R E / YA N G L I , SEP 8 (NPN): Oriental Theological College, Yangli, Kihoto Theological College Yakor and Imlong Theological College Tuensang held their first consultative meet on September 7 and 8 at Oriental Theological College, Yangli mission centre.

The consultations were held to discuss the possibility of working together in the near future.

The three colleges presented the visions and missions of their respective institutions. Oriental Theological College principal, Chumpongse, in his welcome speech highlighted the credentials of his college and put forward some proposals about working together.

A community Gospel hour in the evening was marked with special presentations from the three colleges. Executive secretary of United Sangtam Baptist Lithroti Ashimükhong, Rev. C. Lima exhorted the gathering.

He encouraged the

Faculty members of three colleges after the consultative meet of three colleges. (NP)

theological teachers to be lege. The college authority for making the program a good architects and the thanked the two colleges successful one. student community to be diligent builders of the Kingdom of God. Academic dean, Kihoto Theological College, Eito Sumi preached the word of God on the topic ‘Mind of Christ’ from the verses Philippians 2:5-7.

The meeting ended with an exit report by Oriental Theological ColK Y M C

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Manipur govt inks MoU with VFS Global

Global was selected through open tender in a transparent manner while asserting that VFS Global is the world largest technology services specialist company with 2709 centres operating in 139 countries.

On the other hand, the chief minister informed that the state government was awarded with three different awards on a single day yesterday (Friday) by the Government of India for its excellent performance in various fields.

T h e awa r d s we r e Award for Manipur for Implementation of 100 per Manipur CM addressing press after signing an MoU with VFS Global in Imphal on cent DBT through PFMS Saturday. for Old Age Pension (Social Correspondent of the Manipur government zerland, UK, Thailand and while head of business, Schengen countries etc.

In the meantime, the IMPHAL, Sep 8: Imphal South Asia Region of VFS will also be made availwill have a visa facilitation Global and Debkumar Ban- able to the public. Chief chief minister has appealed centre soon. Manipur gov- dyopadhyay represented the Minister N Biren Singh, the AMSU to review its deciernment has, on Saturday, VFS Global. in his address to the media sion of imposing blockade inked a memorandum of With the signing of after signing the MoU, said on NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam understanding (MoU) with the MoU, now people will that more than 50 services section) while asserting that VFS Global to introduce need not going to different would be made accessible the state government was the service among others. offices for getting docu- to the public under Single exploring all possible means The MoU was signed ments or delivery services Window System with the including taking assistance to introduce Citizen Centric like birth certificate, income commencement of ser- from the Army to arrest Service Delivery System certificate, caste certificate, vices of the centre to be the culprits of the Nungba by establishing Citizen ration card, Aadhar card, implemented under public- incident.

On September 3 last, Facilitation Centre under marriage certificate, driving private partnership (PPP) state municipal adminis- license and education enrol- model. Stating that the four miscreants which tration, housing and urban ment etc. All these services centre would be functional AMSU claimed self-prodevelopment (MAHUD) would be made available at by the first week of Novem- claimed NSCN(IM) caddepartment. the facilitation centre to be ber this year, Singh said res had abused members The MoU was signed opened at Khuman Lampak that the centre would also of AMSU and a group of today at chief minister’s sec- ISBT in Imphal. provide door to door deliv- artistes while the bus they retariat in the presence of In addition, visa facil- ery for selected services to were travelling was stopping state chief minister. Chief ity for many predetermined start with, which would be at Nungba Bazar on their Secretary Dr J Suresh Babu countries like France, Italy, extended in future. way back from Assam’s signed the MoU on behalf Germany, Singapore, SwitHe informed that VFS Silchar. Alleging the state

Welfare Department), National Award for Implementation of Extended Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan (Chandel district) and Award for Best Performing SIRD (RD&PR department) and Award for Best Performing SIRD (RD&PR department), he added.

Responding to a query on crisis in the Manipur University, the chief minister said that the tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed among the Central government, MU fraternity and the state government was binding on all the parties, and there should not be any doubt on it.

CM appeals AMSU to revoke NH-37 blockade

DRC carries out eviction drive

Correspondent

Diphu, Sep 8: Officers and low enforcers of Diphu Revenue Circle (DRC) carried out an eviction drive to clear illegally occupied land allotted to Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) within Diphu town, Diphu, Friday and removed all encroachments from the area.

The drive was carried out in presence of magistrate Noren Bey, Secretary in-charge of Revenue department Michael Timung and Assistant Revenue Officer Longbini Engti.

It may be mentioned here that behind the small eateries and shops, anti-social activities like gambling, drinking and other notoriety had been practised within the encroached plot.

government for failing to book the culprit within 72hour deadline set by them, AMSU announced 100-hour blockade on NH-37 which will be effective from midnight of today (September 8). The chief minister said, “Sometimes it is not feasible to immediately nab antisocial elements/suspects in some areas especially in hill districts due to difficult terrains.”

However, he added, the state government was exploring all possible means including taking assistance from the Army to arrest the miscreants and urged AMSU to revoke their decision to impose the blockade.

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25 school children in Assam fall ill after vaccination Hailakandi, Sep 8 (PTI): At least 25 school students complained of nausea, stomach ache and fever after being administered measles vaccine Saturday in Assam’s Hailakandi district, officials said.

The students of Sahabad ME Madrasa under Katlicherra revenue circle were administered measles rubella (MR) just after the mid-day meal following which several of them complained of nausea, fever, stomach ache and vomiting, Hailakandi Deputy Commissioner Adil Khan said.

The students were taken to the nearby Katlicherra Block Public Health Centre for treatment.

However, their condition is stated to be stable and there was no reason to panic, officials said.

Joint Director, Health Services, Avijit Basu said that six students have been hospitalised while the rest have been kept under observation and would be discharged soon.

Deputy Commissioner Adil Khan has ordered a probe into the incident to be conducted by the joint director of health services and district immunisation officer.

Khan has asked the officials to submit a report to him immediately.

Happy Birthday Bhai, Have a wonderful year ahead. God bless you.

With love from Didibhai.

Dearest Mhonthung, Wishing you all the best on this very occasion. May God bless you with good health and wisdom. Happy Birthday ango.

With love Nzanti, Dmr.

Assam Gov lauds DBU for providing quality education G u wahat i , S e p 8 (IANS): Appreciating the Assam Don Bosco University for its effort to make the quality higher education affordable, Assam Governor Prof. Jagadish Mukhi on Saturday said the University has brought tremendous value to north-east India.

The Governor said this while delivering the key note address in the 7th Convocation ceremony of the Assam Don Bosco University.

He said the Assam Don Bosco University deserves praise for making professional and higher education accessible to the weaker sections of society.

“For all the graduating students, you have worked so hard and come so far to reach this milestone. This day is a celebration for you, your families, your faculty and for everyone at this University who supported you in this journey,” Prof.

Prof. Jagadish Mukhi (file)

Mukhi said.

He said that with a youth population of about 600 million, more than half of India’s population are under 25 years old.

“As per trends, by 2020, India will have the largest young workforce becoming the world’s youngest country with a median age of 29 years,” he said, adding the role of youth power will collectively determine the future of the country.

PLA/MNPF claim killing two AR troopers CPP to observe Bharat Bandh in Manipur Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 8: Two Assam Rifles troopers were killed and inflicted injuries to several others in an ambush by a combined team of People Liberation Army (PLA) and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) on Friday near Indo-Myanmar border on Manipur side on Friday, a joint statement of the two rebel groups claimed Saturday.

The joint statement of RPF’s assistant publicity secretary and MNPF’s deputy publicity secretary MK Mashun claimed that the attack was on a camp of the 4 Assam Rifles located at a place between Aibol and Joupi villages.

Aibol and Joupi are two villages located about seven kilometer towards

Manipur side of the IndoMyanmar border and under Molcham police station of Chandel district.

While claiming killing two troopers and injuring to several others, the joint statement said that the security force camp was also damaged to certain extend in the attack.

While owing up yesterday’s attack, the joint statement further recounted recent series of attacks on the security forces by the two rebel groups joining hands in the struggle to regain the sovereignty of Manipur.

It said that a special team of the PLA’s tactical command attacked on 31 Assam Rifles on July 9, 2018 at Kangpat Khunou and Khunlen in Ukhrul district. It was followed by

NE houses ‘crorepati’ chief ministers following a landslide victory in South Tura.

Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio: As of 2018, The 67-yr-old chief minister of Nagaland, who represents Northern Angami II constituency, declared a total assets of Rs 36 crore ( 36,41,65,827).

Tripura: Biplab Kumar Deb: As of 2018, the 48-yrold chief minister of Tripura, who represents Banamalipur constituency (West Tripura), has a total assets of Rs 2 crore (2,13,93,539) and liabilities stand at Rs 27,79,408.

Manipur: N Biren Singh: As of 2017, this 57-yr-old chief minister of Manipur, who represents Heingang constituency, has a total assets worth Rs 1 crore (1,56,63,489) while his liabilities stand at Rs 47,97,533.

Mizoram: Lal Thanhawla: While the state gears up for its Assembly elections later this year, let us have a look at the total assets owned by the 76-yrold chief minister of Mizoram (according to the 2013 affidavit).

Thanhawla, who represents Serchhip constituency, has a total assets of Rs 9 crore (9,15,45,980) with liabilities of Rs 14 lakh (14,12,827).

Sikkim: Pawan Chamling: This 66-yr-old chief minister of Sikkim (longest serving chief minister in India), who represents Namchi Singhithang (South) constituency, has a total assets of Rs 10 crore (10,70,25,466 as according to his 2014 affidavit) while his liabilities stand at Rs 5 crore (5,04,53,445).

Death sentence for rape accused in Assam NAGAON, Sep 8 (AGENCIES): Zakir Hussain, the prime accused in the gang rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Lalung Gaon of Nagaon district on March 23, has been awarded death sentence.

District and Session Judge Rita Kar awarded the death sentenced to the 19-yearold Hussain for the murder and life imprisonment for raping the minor girl. Special Public Prosecutor Manash Jyoti Neog informed this correspondent that Hussain was given oneyear imprisonment under Section 448, three years imprisonment under Section 201, life imprisonment under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act Clause 6 and death penalty under Section 302.

The court had on September 4 acquitted five other accused in the case (No. 64/18), filed in Batadrava Police Station, for lack of evidence. It may be mentioned here that there were two investigating officers in this case – Maheswar Saikia of Batadrava and Dhiren Kakoti of Nagaon Traffic – who, after crossexamining 46 witnesses, filed the charge-sheet against 8 persons on April 28 within a record time of 35 days.

Earlier this week, the juvenile court found two other minors guilty and sent them to a correctional home for three years, Nagaon Additional Superintendent of Police Ripul Das, who was part of the investigation team, said.

The girl, a class 5 student, was gangraped and set on fire when she was alone at her home in Dhaniabheti Lalung Gaon in Nagaon district on March 23. The youths fled after committing the crime, while the girl was rushed to Guwahati Medical College Hospital where she succumbed to injuries the following day.

It may be added here that the Gauhati High Court had fast tracked the case following a request by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Manipur Youth Congress Mahila Congress staging protest in Imphal against fuel price hike on Saturday.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 8: Committee of Political Party (CCP), a common platform of opposition political parties in Manipur Saturday announced its support to the proposed one-day “Bharat Bandh” on September 10.

The Congress has called the countrywide bandh over rising fuel prices with the supports extended by several opposition parties.

Addressing media persons Imphal Congress Bhavan, CCP convener RK Anand said that people were aware of ever increasing prices of petrol and diesel.

With the prices skyrocketed, people were on agitating

mood, he claimed.

He said that the opposition political parties in the CPP, after a thorough discussion on the uncontrolled rise in fuel prices coupled with instruction from the party high command at the Centre decided to observe the “Bharat Bandh” in the state too. The convener alleged that even as crude oil price was down half the price in the international market, fuel price continued to rise in the country. The raised in the excise duty on petroleum products was behind the hiking of the fuel price, he alleged. People, mostly common people, middle class people, farmers, transporters, etc. were

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PHEK : NAGALAND

PUBLIC NOTICE

No.DCP/JDL-12/2017(VOL-1)/

Dated Phek, the 7th Sept' 2018

Smti. Vihuli of Toluvi Village, Dimapur has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 in order to draw/operate Family Pension that belonging to her deceased husband Late S. Hetoi Sema Sub-Inspector, Home Guard, Civil Defence, Phek and expired on 08.07.2018.

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.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Phek : Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KIPHIRE : NAGALAND

No. DC/KPE/JUD-11/2016-17/508

Dated Kiphire, the 30th August' 2018

NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Kheansushi, wife of Late Y. Shutomong PA to DC Pensioner of Anatonger Village, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/ immovable properties of Late Y. Shutomong, Ex-PA to DC Pensioner of who expired on 20/07/2018.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTIES 1. PEN/COM-2612/NL/S/24046.

From the Office of the Treasury Officer Kiphire, Nagaland 2. Any Other dues etc.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claims, if any within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection/claim is received within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

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facing hardship owing to the increase in prices of petroleum products, he added.

The hike in the fuel price was additional burden to the people of the state who were paying “unjustified taxes”, he said.

If the hiking of fuel price continued further, there will be a critical stage which will lead to the collapse in economy and worst in survival for the common people who live on hand to mouth. The Bharat Bandhcall has been given to expose the inept handling of the economic by the BJP-led NDA government in the country and to aware the public the failure of the party in power at the Centre.

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CPP member Dr M Nara of CPI said that owing to the rise in the prices of the fuels and cooking gas, the prices of essential items also increased correspondingly and it was beyond the expectation of the common people. “It is an open thief by the BJP-led NDA government,” he said.

During the 4 years tenure of the Modi government, the unprecedented price rise and the economic burden have mounted a caste cutting effect to the life of the common people of the country and the state, he added.

He appealed the people of the state to join the protest in a big way to demonstrate the people’s rejection to the price hike and the injustice meted out by Modi government to the people.

On the other hand, activists of Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) and Mahila Congress (MH) today staged a protest demonstration against the fuel price hike in front of PCTC Oil Pump in Imphal today.

MPYC secretary Maibam Subash Chandra Singh, talking to media on the sideline of the protest, maintained that with the hiking of the prices of petroleum products, the prices of essential items have been skyrocketed since the Modi-led BJP government came to power.

DECLARATION

Date : 09-07-2018

I, Razuneito Angami, S/o Lt. Neizolhou, aged about 54 years and permanent resident of Mima Village, District Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under:1. That my name is Razuneito Angami.

2. That my father’s name is Neizolhou.

3. That in some of my documents my father’s name is entered as Pusa Angami. Pusa Angami is the nick name of my father, official name is Neizolhou.

4. That, henceforth, my father’s name shall be called and used as Neizolhou in all my documents and official records.

5. That the statements made in paragraphs 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed herein.

Appear and sworn before me be the Deponent on this the 9th day of July 2018 at Kohima.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 8: Northeast India was once known for housing the “poorest” Chief Minister in India and that man is none other than former Tripura CM, Manik Sarkar, who according to his 2018 affidavit, owns a total assets of Rs 33 lakh with movable asset worth only Rs 3,930.

According to The Northeast Today (TNT) the region also houses all “crorepati” chief ministers with Arunachal Pradesh’s CM — Pema Khandu being the richest chief minister in the Northeast owning a total assets of Rs 129 crore (as according to his 2014 affidavit).

The list of 8 CMs of North East and their wealth is mentioned below(TNT): Assam: Sarbananda Sonowal: The 56-yr-old chief minister of Assam, who represents Majuli constituency, has a total assets of Rs 1 crore (1,85,44, 919 as according to his 2016 affidavit) while his liabilities stand Rs 2,92,000.

Arunachal Pradesh: Pema Khandu: The 39-yr-old chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who represents Mukto constituency, has a total assets of Rs 129 crore (1,29,57,56,014 as according to his 2014 affidavit).

Meghalaya: Conrad K Sangma: The 40-yr-old chief minister of Meghalaya, who represents South Tura constituency, recently declared a total assets of Rs 5 crore (5,33,81,378) with liabilities of Rs 1 crore (1,58,06,933). He was recently inducted as the 60th member of the Legislative Assembly

another attack on July 19 by a combined team PLA and MNPF at the camp of the 4 Assam Rifles camp at Aibol village in Chandel district.

Yesterday’s attack on another camp of the 4 Assam Rifles was after an attack on September 5 last to another camp of the same trooper at Aigyang village.

The attacks were performed using sophisticated weapon like RPG and light machine guns, the joint statement claimed.

The joint statement added that the “mean minded” India while trying to strengthen their colonial rule has been dividing various ethnic community of the state by spewing communal venoms and by creating an environment of fear psychosis.

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AFFIDAVIT

Date 01/09/2018

I, Shri. Harish Ram Gowala, S/o. Late Raghunath Gowala, Permanent Resident of Rowriah, Naowsolia Gaon, Ramdhari Colony, Jorhat, Assam and presently residing at H.No. 14, Thakhu Village, Block-03, Dist.- Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India.

2. That the correct official name of me and my late father are "Harish Ram Gowala" and "Raghunath Gowala" respectively.

3. That, the name of me and my late father are inadvertently entered and recorded as "Harish Ram Chamar" and "Raghunath Ram Chamar" respectively in some of the documents and records of me and my father.

4. That, the names, "Harish Ram Gowala" and "Harish Ram Chamar" refers to the name of one and the same person, i.e. my name only and likewise "Raghunath Gowala" and "Raghunath Ram Chamar" is also the name of one and same person, i.e., the name of my late father only.

5. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare the true and correct official name of me and my late father as "Harish Ram Gowala" and "Raghunath Gowala" respectively and henceforth I shall use the same in all my future correspondence and records and also to rectify the same in my official documents and records.

6. That, the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing is concealed therein.

And I have signed this affidavit on this 01st day of September '2018 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

DEPONENT Sworn before me by the Deponent.

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Rafale deal compromised National security: Congress

aircrafts issued by Congressled UPA government,” Surjewala said.

He claimed that air staff qualitative requirements provided for 13 Indiaspecific enhancements during UPA rule, which were radar-enhancements, helmet-mounted display, towed decoy system, low-band jammer, radio altimeter and ability to start and operate from high altitude airfields.

“If these specifications had been pre-decided during UPA government and these are the same on which the Modi government is buying Rafale fighter aircraft then why Rs 41,000 crore loss was being caused to public?”

Surjewala, who is also an MLA from Kaithal, said.

Slamming the Modi

Yogendra Yadav detained, manhandled by TN police Chennai, Sep 8 (IANS): Swaraj Abhiyan chief Yogendra Yadav and four of his associates were detained and allegedly manhandled by police on Saturday in Tiruvannamalai district when they were on their way to meet protesting farmers against the proposed eightlane expressway between Chennai and Salem.

In a series of tweets, the psephologist-turnedpolitician claimed besides being prevented from going to meet the farmers, his phone was snatched, he was manhandled and pushed into a police van.

“First hand experience of police state in Tamil Nadu,” said Yadav who was detained in Chengam in Tiruvannamalai district.

In a video posted in Twitter he said: “I am told that I am not allowed to visit farmers because there is a law and order problem.

Because I am going to create unrest,” he said, adding that he had acquired prior permission from the District Magistrate for the visit.

He said he was detained by the police soon after he spoke to the District Collector and told him about the forcible acquisition of land for the road project. According to the police, Yadav had not taken any permission to meet the farmers.

Reacting to it Yadav said

WCD Ministry invites applications for NCA 2018 New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): The Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for this year’s National Children Awards (NCA) given to children with outstanding achievements in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts and culture, social service and bravery. This national recognition is conferred by the president. The last date to submit nominations is September 30 this year.

Elaborating on the awards, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said the National Children Awards is an “amazing platform to honour the exceptional achievements of our children and those who strive towards their welfare, development and protection in a way to inspire others”.

Yogendra Yadav (file)

police permission was not needed to meet farmers at their own place. He also wrote to Chengam Deputy Superintendent of Police K.S. Sundaramoorthy, stating that the order preventing him from meeting the farmers was “illegal” and that it was given to him nearly five hours after he was detained in a marriage hall.

The “arbitrary detention” was strongly condemned by DMK leader M.K. Stalin. “The DMK strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of Yogendra Yadav who supported farmers affected by the ChennaiSalem Expressway project.

“The ‘intolerant’ AIADMK government will pay the price for denying people the democratic right to dissent and protest,” Stalin tweeted. The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) condemned the police action and demanded release of Yadav and others.

government for its claims that there was no contract for transfer of technology under the Rafale deal during the UPA rule, the Congress leader said according to a PIB release, the RFP issued

by UPA government completely exposes the “lies” of the prime minister and the defence minister.

“It mentions transfer of technology, licensed production, and lifetime maintenance support for the aircraft. This RFP was issued in 2007,” he said.

“Why did the Modi government forego transfer of technology for manufacture of next generation Rafale fighter aircraft to India through public sector HAL and despite foregoing transfer of technology, how did the cost increase?” he asked. He claimed that the first Rafale fighter jet will be delivered by September 2019 and rest would be delivered

by September 2022.

“What is more alarming is the fact that these aircraft would not have Indiaspecific enhancements and all these will get uploaded after 2022. With threats from Pakistan and China looming large, does it not compromise national security,” Surjewala asked.

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): Hindus have no aspiration of dominance and the community will prosper only when it works as a society, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said and urged the community leaders to unite and work for the betterment of the mankind.

Addressing a gathering of some 2,500 delegates attending the second World Hindu Congress here, Bhagwat said one of the key values to bring the whole world into a team is to have controlled ego and learn to accept the consensus.

The second World Hindu Congress marks the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893 in Chicago.

“If a lion is alone, wild dogs can invade and destroy the lion. We must not forget that. We want to make the world better. We have no aspiration of dominance. Our influence is not a result of conquest or colonisation,” he said.

Bhagwat said a sense of idealism is good and described himself not as “antimodern”, but as “pro-future”. He sought to describe Hindu dharma as “ancient and post-modern”.

“Hindu society will

Kolkata bridge collapse: Traffic improving

Toll in rain-related DDA approves land pooling policy, city to get 17 lakh houses incidents rises to 79 in UP

Ko l k ata , S e p 8 (IANS): The Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) on Saturday said vehicular movement from its docks in the city has been improving after the initial hiccup due to traffic control following the partial collapse of the 54year-old Majerhat bridge.

“The daily average vehicle exchange from Kolkata docks was around 1700. It came down to 900 a day due to traffic restriction. On Saturday, the average vehicle exchange was 1450,” a port spokesperson said.

The “situation is improving” with the co-operation of the police, the official said.

KoPT Chairman Vinit Kumar had a meeting with all the stake holders and apprised them of the action being taken by port.

“They wanted extra free time for keeping cargo in port as there are delays due to traffic congestion.

The free period for exports extended from 7 days to 10 days,” the official said.

Traffic has been diverted in the city and goods vehicles are allowed to ply in the night after the bridge mishap on Tuesday afternoon, which killed three persons and injured 19 others.

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Friday approved a land pooling policy that will allow the city to get 17 lakh housing units capable of accommodating 76 lakh people, officials said.

The DDA’s highest decision-making body approved the policy during a meeting chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal at the Raj Niwas here.

The policy now awaits the nod of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It covers urbanisable areas of urban extensions at 95 villages in the city.

Under the land pooling policy, agencies will develop infrastructure like roads, schools, hospitals, community centres and stadia on part of the pooled land, and return a portion of the plot to farmers who can later execute housing projects with the help of private builders.

Sources said the authority considered the suggestions and objections offered by the public to the urban body recently. A floorarea ratio (FAR) of 400 had been requested, but the DDA decided for 200 units due to various constraints, they said.

“Considering the availability of resources and ser-

Chargesheet on Rakbar Khan lynching creates controversy Jaipur, Sep 8 (IANS): A 25-page chargesheet filed by the police on Friday in the Rakbar lynching case has created a fresh controversy with the local Ramgarh BJP MLA Gyandev Ahuja saying that ‘gaurakshaks’ will challenge it in the court as “it does not say a word” about “cow smugglers” and the policemen charged with dereliction of duty.

Rakbar Khan was killed on the intervening night of July 20-21 in Lalawandi village of Ramgarh after being beaten up by a mob on suspicion of cow smuggling. Later Rajasthan Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria had said that the victim seemed to have died in police custody.

A badly injured Rakbar was taken to a police

prosper only when it works as a society,” he said at the conference inspired by the Hindu principle ‘Sumantrite Suvikrante’ or ‘Think Collectively, Achieve Valiantly’.

“One of the key values to bring the whole world into a team is to have controlled ego and learn to accept the consensus. For example, Lord Krishna and Yudhishtra never contradicted each other,” Bhagwat said.

In this context, he alluded to the war and politics in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, and said politics cannot be conducted like a meditation session, and it should be politics.

“To work together, we have to accept the consensus. We are in a position to work together,” Bhagwat said.

He urged the conference attendees to discuss and evolve a methodology to implement the idea of working collectively.

He said the Hindu society has the largest number of meritorious persons.

“But they never come together. Coming together of Hindus in itself is a difficult thing,” he said.

He noted that Hindus had been suffering for thousands of years because they forgot to practice its basic principles and spiritualism.

Nuns, priests protest ‘police inaction’ against rape-accused Jalandhar bishop

station from where he was shifted to a hospital after over three hours of the incident. He was later declared brought dead.

The Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court of Alwar on July 24 had ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident and referred the case to Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM), Rajgarh, for investigation.

Ahuja on Saturday termed the chargesheet as one-sided for it “fails” to mention about the suspended cops, and the cow smugglers. “This fraud chargesheet shall be taken to court by local gaurakshaks,” he said. “Some people from Ramgarh have called me to discuss legal affairs, but as am out of town, they will take the case to court,” he said.

vices, FAR of 200 is recommended for the development in the land pooling policy keeping in view availability of water, requirement of land for physical and social infrastructure and impact on environment,” the DDA said.

Formulated with an aim to provide affordable housing in Delhi, the policy is also expected to trigger huge economic, social and civic development of the city. It is likely to “benefit lakhs of farmers” while generating immense investment opportunities, it said.

Under the policy, over five lakh of the 17 lakh houses will be built for the economically weaker sections, the housing authority said.

This will go a long way in meeting the goals of housing for all, officials said.

Last December, the DDA’s highest decisionmaking body had approved simplification of the land pooling policy in the national capital and the DDA’s role as being a “facilitator, regulator and planner only”.

This effectively means that the transfer of pooled land to the DDA will not be required.

Originally, the land pooled under the policy was to be transferred to the

KOCHI, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): Members of various catholic reformation organisations took to the streets in Kochi Saturday to protest the alleged laxity in the probe into a complaint of rape filed by a nun against a Roman Catholic Church bishop.

Five nuns from a convent in Kottayam, to which the victim belonged, also took part in the demonstration and alleged that the victim had been denied justice by the church, police and the government as no action has been initiated against accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese.

“We are fighting for our sister. She has been denied justice by the church, government and the police.

We are ready to go to any

extent for ensuring justice to our sister,” a nun told protesters here, who held placards demanding the arrest of Bishop Franco.

She sought to know why Bishop Franco has not been arrested despite sufficient evidence against him and also questioned the church’s stand on the matter.

“Seventy-four days have passed since the complaint was made against Bishop Franco. The police recorded her statements several times. But the accused bishop was interrogated only once,” the nun said.

They alleged that the police probing the case was trying to sabotage the investigation.

Catholic reformation organisations, including

Kerala Catholic Church Refomation Movement (KCRM), took part in the protest, KCRM office bearer George Joseph said, adding some organisations, including KCRM, were planning to continue the stir till justice is delivered in the case.

In her complaint filed at Kuravilangad Police Station, the victim had alleged that she had received death threats from unknown people two months ago. The nun has accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco of raping and having unnatural sex with her multiple times between 2014 and 2016.

A special team probing the case has said according to a preliminary investigation, Bishop Franco abused his position and repeatedly raped the nun.

Rs 90 cr bank fraud case: ED raids 9 places in TN

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Saturday conducted searches at nine locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with an alleged Rs 90 crore bank loan fraud money laundering case, officials said. Searches are being conducted at Virudhunagar, Madurai and Coimbatore in connection with its probe involving Ms Inshumathi Refineries Pvt Ltd (which is based in Virudhunagar district of the state), they said, adding a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been filed. The company is managed by R Shenbagan and others. Residential and

DDA, which would act as the developer entity and undertake further sectoral planning and development of infrastructure on the land pooled.

Land owners having land of any size can participate under the land pooling policy. However, the minimum area to be taken up for development would be two hectares. A Developer Entity (DE)/ individual can participate in the scheme by pooling land parcels covered under a sector as per the Zonal Development Plan, the DDA said.

“With 200 FAR, Delhi will get 17 lakh dwelling units to house 76 lakh persons. In order to promote affordable and inclusive housing, 15 per cent FAR over and above the permissible FAR has also been allowed for EWS/affordable housing,” it said Differential land return in two categories has been replaced with uniform division of land on 60:40 basis in the modified policy, thereby benefitting small land holders or farmers.

business premises linked to him are being raided, officials said. “IRPL was enjoying cash credit facilities, Letter of Credit (LOC) facilities and term loan from State Bank of India’s overseas branch in Chennai.

“It had availed a total of 46 LOCs from the SBI which were issued against bogus firms/fake invoices for a value of around Rs 87.36 crore which was devolved on the bank later due to insufficient funds in their account and also diverted the business proceeds which resulted into a pecuniary loss of around Rs 90 crore to SBI,” the ED said in its complaint.

Lucknow, Sep 8 (PTI): Six people died in rain-related incidents in the state Saturday, taking the toll since September 1 to 79, while one person was rescued by Indian Air Force personnel, officials said here.

UP Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said there were two deaths each in Allahabad and Fatehpur, and one each in Firozabad and Etawah on Saturday.

He said, “The DM of Lalitpur confirmed that one person has been rescued today by Air Force personnel in Kadesarakala village of Talbehat Tehsil. He was marooned on an island of Betwa river after water was released from the Matatilla dam.”

On Friday, two persons had died in the state -- one in Sultanpur and other in Mirzapur.

Thursday witnessed the loss of one life each in Mirzapur, Lucknow, Ghazipur and Kannauj due to rain related incidents.

As many as 18 had died across the state on Wednesday. Of this, four deaths each were reported

from Unnao and Faizabad, while two deaths each were reported from Gonda and Rampur. One death each was reported from Auraiyya, Hardoi, Meerut, Etah, Ghazipur and Kaushambi.

Nine deaths were reported on September 4. Of this, two were in Faizabad and one each in Etah, Auraiyya, Sultanpur, Jaunpur, Hathras, Rae Bareli and Ghaziabad.

Similarly, on September 3, 14 lives were lost in the state. This includes three each in Gonda and Kushinagar, two each in Mirzapur and Bijnor. One death each was reported in Bahraich, Sitapur, Meerut and Unnao.

On September 2, as many as 10 people died in rain-related incidents in the state. Four deaths were reported from Jhansi, two from Etawah and one each in Firozabad, Rae Bareli, Auraiyya and Shamli.

September 1 witnessed 16 deaths across the state with Shahjahanpur accounting for six deaths followed

by Sitapur, where three people lost their lives.

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Chandigarh, Sep 8 (PTI): Mounting attack against the BJP on Rafale deal issue, the Congress on Saturday asked the Centre how the price of the fighter aircraft went up when ‘India-specific enhancements’ for it were the same as were decided during the UPA rule.

Seeking replies from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala asked when the ‘associated systems and weapons’ were the same as approved by the Indian Air Force during UPA regime, then how did the cost per aircraft had gone up now.

Accusing the NDA government at the Centre of “compromising national security”, the Congress leader asked why did the BJPled Centre allegedly forego ‘transfer of technology’ and reduced the number of aircraft under Rafale deal from 126 to 36.

“It is now clear that the ‘India-specific enhancements’ mentioned by Modi and Sitharaman on the floor of Parliament and outside are those which were predecided by IAF at the time tender of 126 Rafale fighter

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Changing the moral code

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t was a landmark judgment when the Supreme Court on Thursday laid to rest Section 377, that criminalised and discriminated specific sexual acts in private between consenting couples. The striking down of Section 377 should bring an end to the stigma, silence and violence that triggered a sense of shame and loss of self-esteem among those whose natural inclinations made them opt for a different sexual orientation. This law, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, forms part of India’s colonial legacy. It was thrust upon the country without any public discussion, and it criminalised the commission of what it called unnatural offences supposedly against the order of nature. The Supreme Court has now modified its import, by decriminalising consensual sexual acts.

In its judgment, the court also went beyond the letter of the law. The Supreme Court had decided on the merits of the case and against the backdrop of a world turning away the moral teachings of various religions.

Section 377 had been in existence for over 150 years and effectively criminalised non-heteronormative people in India. However, the judgment has not allowed members of the LGBT community out of the woods. In fact, the judgment still hasn’t lifted the ban on same sex marriage, gay or lesbian couples adopting children or make tax and inheritance arrangements that heterosexual people take for granted. The issue of legalising homosexuality is accommodated in a democratic set up and the process of getting the nod from the court helps to further gain acceptability.

Section 377 was a colonial law enacted by the British.

However today, the British have legalised not only homosexuality but also legally permitted same sex marriage and the right of same sex couples to either adopt children or have children through surrogacy. For the liberal west, the sky is the limit and those ‘straight’ or religious zealots/hypocrites, have to recalibrate their sense of what is natural and unnatural as even use of derogatory terms or indication of dislike can be taken as bias or prejudice and attract serious legal action.

At a wider level, the judgment ought to be framed in the context of a blow against religious conservatism that not only frowns on homosexuality but that is also intolerant and exclusive to what is described as ‘unnatural sex’. The issue has also divided the church as much as it has also divided society. Homosexuality is described as ‘unnatural sex’ and a crime punishable under relevant laws in several countries. Years back, the union home ministry had described homosexuality a disease and as an indecent behaviour in society, and also claimed that homosexuals comprise only 0.3 per cent of the population and that the right of rest 99.7 per cent population cannot be compromised for them.

This elicited howls of protests from the vocal LGBT community and the liberal media. The judgment of the Supreme Court is not applicable to Jammu and Kashmir state, as it is governed by Ranbir Penal Code.

Similarly, it also should not be applicable in Nagaland since Article 371A safeguards the state from any law that interferes with the customary laws and practises of the tribes. The Supreme Court judgment in India was mainly borne out of the PIL, which was part of an unending crusade taken out in the courts, media and the streets.

DailyDevotion Do It Yourself (1) …casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God… —2 Corinthians 10:5 Determinedly Demolish Some Things.Deliverance from sin is not the same as deliverance from human nature. There are things in human nature, such as prejudices, that the saint can only destroy through sheer neglect. But there are other things that have to be destroyed through violence, that is, through God’s divine strength imparted by His Spirit. There are some things over which we are not to fight, but only to “stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord…” (see Exodus 14:13). But every theory or thought that raises itself up as a fortified barrier “against the knowledge of God” is to be determinedly demolished by drawing on God’s power, not through human effort or by compromise (see 2 Corinthians 10:4).

It is only when God has transformed our nature and we have entered into the experience of sanctification that the fight begins. The warfare is not against sin; we can never fight against sin— Jesus Christ conquered that in His redemption of us. The conflict is waged over turning our natural life into a spiritual life. This is never done easily, nor does God intend that it be so. It is accomplished only through a series of moral choices. God does not make us holy in the sense that He makes our character holy. He makes us holy in the sense that He has made us innocent before Him. And then we have to turn that innocence into holy character through the moral choices we make. These choices are continually opposed and hostile to the things of our natural life which have become so deeply entrenched— the very things that raise themselves up as fortified barriers “against the knowledge of God.” We can either turn back, making ourselves of no value to the kingdom of God, or we can determinedly demolish these things, allowing Jesus to bring another son to glory (see Hebrews 2:10).

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It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

…Of urn & ash

Tribute to late Sir Yajen Aier, my mentor

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other Nagaland has given birth to emerald expanses present an unforgettable emjen Imna Along Long- Imna Along Longkumer the person many worthy sons and daughters, panorama. Late Sir Aier was an ardent lover kumer, Yes, fellow Naga but the State BJP President who who have carried the banner of of nature. He used to tell me about the rich Christians, that is the formal, brought the urn containing the this great land to a long way. Nagaland tradition and natural beauty of Nagaland. legitimate and non-Hindu name of ash to be immersed in the state has produced many reputed politicians, Under his active and far-sighted dynamic the most vilified man in this land obviously as per the directive of distinguished educationists, lustrous play- guidance, we opened a literary-cultural orof valiant Christian Warriors at the Central Party leadership. Had ers, doctors, engineers, administrators and ganisation “GALAXY” in 2001. It was the moment. However, by way of another person other than Mr. so on. Their names are written in letters of a little effort for the literary and cultural economising on time, labor and Longkumer been the President of gold in the annals of Nagaland as well as of assimilation of the people of North-East. space, I beg to refer to the alleged the State BJP, he would have done the whole India.

Late Sir Aier was the Founder President of enemy of Christianity in Nagaland exactly the same as Mr. Longkumer Among all these great personalities, the the organisation, while Navojyoti Datta was simply as Mr. Longkumer in this did or else face disciplinary action name of Late Sir Yajenlemba alias Yajen the General Secretary. or even instant expulsion from the Aier is shining brightly. He may well be write-up.

In 2002, we published a booklet Ever since Mr. Longkumer party. Then it was sheer naivety to called a luminary in the sky of Education ‘CHETANA’ means ‘AWARENESS’ (First brought the urn containing the assume that Mr. Longkumer him- of Nagaland. issue- the name was suggested by Shri ash of the departed former Indian self would perform the necessary An unforgettable and unfading personal- Abakash Chakraborty, the Joint Editor of Prime Minister Mr. A.B. Vajpayee rituals. I would safely say that Mr. ity that he was, Sir Yajen Aier was born on ‘Chetana’). In that booklet, a renowned for immersion in Nagaland, an Longkumer, contrary to what his 16th August, 1914 at Mopungehuket village poem of Rabindranath Tagore ‘Where unprecedented storm of righteous detractors and the gossip media of Mokokchung District. His father’s name the Mind is Without fear’ was translated indignation, unchristian pronounce- surmise, would not know how to was Martsiingba Aier and mother’s Imlikala into local dialects like Ao, Tenyidie, Sumi, ments and vicious attacks and char- perform the requisite Hindu rituals. Jamir.

Lotha, Hindi and Assamese. Late Sir Aier acter assassination directed against Then would the Hindu religious He had a happy childhood. As a student, personally took the initiative and he himMr. Longkumer has been raging order consent to the usurpation he was very intelligent and disciplined. He self translated the poem into Ao dialect. on unabated in this God-anointed of their functions by a non-Hindu was loved by all his teachers. Sir Aier lived Other translators were Mrs. K. Terhuja, politician? Further, have we ever a value-based life. Christian values illumi- Ex-Principal, Christian Higher SecondChristian state of ours.

Swimming against the tide, I objected to the burial or cremation nated his whole life and it was rooted in ary School, Dimapur, Rev. Inaho G. Swu, venture to bring to the readers this of a Hindu or Muslim corpse and his childhood. From his very childhood, he Pastor, Dimapur Sumi Baptist Akukuhou, piece registering my total disap- the performance of respective ritu- was God-fearing and possessed a keen moral Dimapur, Rev. E.N. Ezung, Senior Associproval of the unmitigated hate als in our Christian majority state? sense. After his schooling, he was admitted ate Pastor, Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur, campaign unleashed against the Heaven forbid, but just visualise into Serampore College and from that col- Shri Deben Chandra Bora, Jorhat, Assam alleged anti-Christian individual a situation where the Hindus in a lege, he obtained his graduation in 1945. and Mrs. V. Shivani, Hindi-Teacher, PVHSS, and the demeaning of a major non- Hindu majority territory, say, Delhi, He had an innate love for education, which Dimapur. In 2002, as per the direction of henceforward stop the burial of a brought him to the profession of teaching. He Sir Yajen Aier, we met Shri Shymal Datta, Christian religion.

As per tradition, the local pa- corpse of an Ao, Lotha or any Naga joined as an Assistant teacher in a school at the then His Excellency Governor of Napers have been facilitating the right Christian in Delhi maintaining that Mokokchung. Later on, in 1952, he joined galand. We gave him the reference of Sir to freedom of expression by pub- burial of a Christian corpse in holy as Deputy Inspector of schools at Kohima. Yajen Aier and showed him our works. He lishing a plethora of hate writings Hindu soil would be a sacrilege and He was rising to the peak of his career and was very much impressed and invited the targeted against Mr. Longkumer, that performance of the Christian in 1967, he was appointed as the Director team of ‘GALAXY’ to join the Nagaland the urn, the ash and Hinduism. funeral rites in the ‘Hindu national of Education of Nagaland. As the Director Festival to be held at Swabhumi, Kolkata, However, I would restrict my ref- capital’ would be tantamount to an of Education, he was dynamic and brought West Bengal. Sir Aier was very happy and erence and comment only to the attack on Hinduism. permitted us to join the Festival. It was held It is regrettable that the present about many reforms in the Education System statements that emanated from the in the month of November, 2002. In that of Nagaland.

He retired in 1975. church and the writings of two or BJP-led government in the Centre, Festival, Miss Sharmistha Mukherjee, a In 1997, Late Sir Aier wrote a book three prominent Naga figures on obviously insensitive to the ethos member of ‘GALAXY’ presented two songs “Growth of Education in Nagaland.”

The and sentiment of Christians, has the issue. of Rabindranath Tagore in Ao dialect, while ‘Foreword’ of the book was written by Dr. taken several decisions causing Apex church organisations of Gayatri Roy Choudhury, another student S.C. Jamir, the then Chief Minister of Nadifferent denominations have un- much resentment and spiritual pain member presented two Rabindra Sangeetsgaland.

In his ‘foreword’, Dr. Jamir wrote, equivocally denounced the planned among the minority community and one in Nagamese and another in Lotha “This book, which is perhaps the first atperformance of Hindu rituals as- resulting in disarray and inconvedialect. When we came back to Dimapur, tempt to trace the history of education in sociated with the immersion of niences in carrying out the normal Sir Aier was overjoyed and he blessed us.

Nagaland will be useful not only for the or traditional religious exercises. the ash in the state maintaining Later on, Mrs. Priti Bhattacharya, another students of education, but also beneficial that Nagaland was a Christian In fact, had the BJP been sensitive member presented one Rabindra Sangeet to policy-makers when we attempt to define state,(well, not quite. Nagaland is a to the Christian sentiments, the in Tenyidie in a programme, organised by new parameters of education in Nagaland ash of the departed leader could Christian majority state, not a ChrisNEZCC, Nagaland in Dimapur. Afterwards, for the future.

I am happy that such a book tian state). Anyway, my intention have be sprayed over a designated in another programme, organised at Town has been brought out with great effort by here is not to contest the church’s river in the state using, say, an Hall, Dimapur, Mrs. Priti Bhattacharya Shri Yajen.

Aier, who has been a pioneer IAF helicopter instead of insisting contention per se but to seek the sang another song in Sumi dialect. After the educationist in Nagaland.

He has also rich opinion of the revered church on performing the exact emersion programme, Sir Aier blessed Mrs. Priti. experience in the Government of Nagaland ceremony and rituals disregarding leaders on issues like fornication, In 2003, we published the second issue cover-up of sinful conduct, loose the opposition of the local Christian education processes having worked a number of ‘CHETANA’, wherein five songs and poof years as Director of Education.

I am sure living, flaunting of disproportionate populace. ems of Rabindranath Tagore were translated this book will be of great benefit to one and Needless to say, many Naga and vulgar opulence etc. For, these are among the moral taints not rare Christians feel apprehensive that all”. This ‘Foreword’ is self-explanatory.` in most of the dialects of North East like After his retirement, he settled in Dima- Ao, Tenyidie, Sumi, Lotha, Mizo, Kokbaamong the Naga Christians. Are the BJP is out to introduce the pur.

But he was not the man to sit idle. He rakh (Tripura), Adi (Arunachal Pradesh), Hindutva agenda in Nagaland and or are not these unchristian which calls for denunciation by the church if this apprehension develops into was a true Christian and a philanthropist from Lyngngam (Khasi-Meghalaya), Manipuri, through the media? Then, what fear, we can safely say that the party the very core of his heart. His heart was filled Nepali, & Assamese . Besides the local about seeking the blessings and does not have a rosy future in the with the milk of human kindness and so, he translators, scholars from outside Nagaland also translated the poems into their local help of Hindu godmen, black magi- Christian majority, albeit, tiny state became absorbed in Social Services. dialects. Moreover, two Ao Folk tales were He was associated with many organisaof Nagaland. cians and fortune-tellers, partaking Meanwhile, this inconsequen- tions, some of which are mentioned below: translated into English by Shri T. Susan Ao in Durga Puja revelries in front of idols and so on? By the way, English tial writer and obscure Christian i. Member, Zonal Board of LICI (North and Bengali by Shri Prakash Chakraborty.

The Editor of ‘CHETANA’ was Navojyoti dictionaries define Yoga as a Hindu appeals to fellow Naga Christians East). spiritual discipline. My point here to stop the satanisation of Mr. ii. Member, Sahitya Akademy General Datta and the Joint Editor Shri Abakash Chakraborty, while Shri Chitta Das was an is that sin cannot be categorised Temjen Imna Along Longkumer. Council. active member. The President of the Editorial and, therefore, the church is urged Also, the unchristian rantings and iii. CBCNEI Education Board. not to be selective in its public de- defamatory writings particularly on iv. Member & Vice-Chairman, Nagaland Board was Sir Yajen Aier.

Whatever we did, it was possible only nouncement of sinful deeds and it the part of influential leaders may Peace Centre. because of the initiative and active guidance must not rush to the press on con- be avoided henceforward. For, the v. Chairman, Nagaland Bhasa Parishad. tentious issues without objectively God all true Christians believe in is vi. Vice-Chairman, Nagaland State Co- of Late Sir Yajen Aier. We shall remain indebted to him for ever. and thoroughly examining the same the merciful, forgiving and tolerant oprative Bnak Ltd. Sir Yajen Aier is no more. He left us Father in Heaven. vii. Member, Marketing Consumer Federafrom every angle. for his Heavenly abode on 8th April, 2011.

The history of the church tells tion.

Next, certain prominent, eruBut his spirit is still there, which is always dite and accomplished Christian us that true faith manifests itself viii. Executive Member, ABAM. personages who are frequent con- in adversarial environments and ix. Permanent invitee to the Indian confed- guiding us. His life is his message. It is a message that a person can reach the pinnacle tributors to the cause of enrichment circumstances and in the face of eration of Agriculture etc. of knowledge, awareness and en- persecution. The church leaders x. President of I.N.T.U. and Vice-President of glory through his earnest endeavour and determination. His life will remain a source lightenment through various media know this better and the cream of NPCC (I). the laity are no theological novices. including the local papers, joined I am fortunate enough that I had a per- of never-ending inspiration for all of us and the ‘Damn Mr Longkumer’ chorus As such, instead of sounding like sonal relation with him. He was my friend, for the posterity. religious chauvinists, let us concen- philosopher and guide. He was my mentor.

I convey my heartfelt thanks, gratitude, with a vengeance.

One can overlook or ignore trate more on keeping our hearths He loved me from the very core of his heart. I love and regards to the Heavenly soul of Late the frailties of lesser humans like and hearts as clean as possible, no am proud that I am blessed with his love and Sir Yajen Aier.

Sources : me but even a small dose of pro- matter what the real, apparent or affection. I used to go to his residence ‘Grace i. ‘Growth of Education in Nagaland’ scribed action or uttering on the construed threats to our religion Cottage’ at Lake View Colony, Dimapur very part of sages and influential public may be. often and he discussed with me about many by Yajen Aier.

I conclude by mentioning that affairs. He talked about Nagaland - the land ii. The first and second issues of figures gravely endangers the health of the society. Thus, it is unfortu- I have never met Mr. Temjen Imna of myths and festivals, brave warriors and ‘CHETANA’, published by ‘GALAXY’, Nagaland in 2002 nate that certain hitherto revered Along Longkumer nor seen him in tribal richness. They lure the adventurous Dimapur, and admired personages chose to person even from a distance. But by hearts. The dazzling array of ethnic lifestyles & 2003. go for a no-barred attack on Mr. judging by local newspaper reports opens up a fresh insight into a land that has a Navojyoti Datta, Longkumer employing the choicest about his contributions to society prism-like beauty. Blue-hued mountains and Sematilla Colony, Dimapur of invectives, besides audaciously and performance as the Minister and seriously demeaning a certain of Higher Education, I feel that he religion and community. It may be is not as bad as what certain Naga reminded that the issue at hand was Christians project him to be.

TAIL-PIECE: Media-savvy, the objection to a planned Hindu religious ceremony in Nagaland high profile and influential leaders on the ground that it was a Chris- may keep in mind that there is no tian state (amended to Christian dearth of properly educated, vastly majority state). It was expected experienced, highly knowledgeable that knowledgeable, experienced and well-qualified yet unassuming and reasonable Naga elders and men and women among the Nagas leaders would express their opinion who have seen the world (literally on the matter in an objective and and figuratively speaking). These Sir, This is to bring to your notice that the school user ID and password for verification positive manner. But it was not to gems of Naga society will be griof pre-matric scholarship scheme for minority communities is not yet received by the macing with intellectual pain and be. One may just retrace the copschool. embarrassment on reading certain ies of local newspapers published According to the notification issued by the Directorate of School Education, Kohima, in the aftermath of Mr. Vajpayee’s genre of writing in the newspapers. to obtain the user ID and PW from the respective DEO, I personally visited the DEO, DiThen, an unsolicited advice to the demise and peruse the writings on mapur to collect the same but I was told by the concerned staff that it will be SMS in the editors of local papers –A disclaimthe relevant subject to form one’s er like, say, “Readers discretion school contact no. as the link was down for which very reason I gave the contact no. But own opinion.

I am not at all trying to defend is advised’ be inserted when and till today we didn’t receive the same.

So kindly expedite the process and SMS the same in the given contact no. as was directed or vindicate Mr. Longkumer but my where deemed appropriate! by the concerned staff as time is running out for verification. Contact no. 9089523754.

K.T. Imchen, humble opinion and understandMerhülietsa, Kohima Toshi Jamir, HM, KHS, Nagarjan ing is that it was not Mr. Temjen Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Article 35-A issue: NC to boycott polls

said his party was not running away from polls, but wanted the Centre to do justice with the people of Jammu and Kashmir first and take effective steps for the protection of the state’s special position.

“On one hand they (Centre) want to conduct polls here. On the other hand they want to revoke Article 35-A, Article 370 has been weakened and there are also attacks on the (Jammu and Kashmir) Constitution,” Abdullah said. He said the Centre and the state government hurriedly announced the the ULB and panchayat polls, which will be held next month in four and eight phases respectively.

“First they should

have talked to us. They should have called every leader that they plan to conduct polls and asked for our opinion. They did not.

The prime minister, like Hitler, announced on 15 August from the Red Fort that elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.

The NC president also trained his guns at National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval over his statement that having a separate constitution for Jammu and Kashmir was probably an “aberration”.

“Their (Centre’s) intentions are not right. They never were. The NSA has said that a separate constitution for Jammu and Kashmir is an aberration.

I want to tell him from this stage that if the constitution is an aberration, then this accession (of Jammu and Kashmir to India) is also an aberration,” he said.

“On one hand they tell us that we are their crown, but on the other hand they put that crown in their feet… So, they have to think. They cannot control this state if they cause any further problems here. If they want this state together with the country, then they should stop what they are doing,” Abdullah said.

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Bharat Bandh: Schools to remain closed in Odisha

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New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Amnesty International on Saturday castigated the Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh for doing little to ensure justice and rehabilitation for the survivors of the 2013 Muzaffarnagar communal violence.

On the fifth anniversary of the deadly riots in Muzaffarnagar district that claimed at least 60 lives and displaced over 50,000 people, the Amnesty International India blamed the state government’s apathy for seven gang-rape survivors still awaiting justice and the displaced continuing to look for rehabilitation.

“The Uttar Pradesh government has forgotten the riot survivors of Muzaffarnagar and Shamli.

The state has done very little to redress the injustice they have faced. The government’s attempt at rehabilitation and compensation has been woefully inadequate”, said Asmita Basu, Programmes Director, Amnesty International India.

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS): The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Saturday condemned the cancellation of its presidential candidate Vikas Yadav’s nomination by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) authorities, terming the decision “ridiculous” and in “contempt of court”.

Yadav was intimated of the cancellation of his nomination by the JNU Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW) office on Thursday evening, citing a proctorial inquiry previously initiated against him under which he was punished with a Rs 20,000 fine and hostel transfer.

The candidate from the Congress’s student wing said he will challenge the decision in court. “I got a mail from the Election Commission at 12.17 p.m. asking me to be present before the grievance redressal committee at 12.30 p.m. How could they expect me to acknowledge the mail and present

myself before them, all in a mere 13 minutes,” Yadav told reporters here.

He said the grounds on which his nomination has been cancelled are in contempt of the Delhi High Court’s order, which had stayed his punishment then and the matter is now pending before the University Vice Chancellor. The JNU authorities had initiated the proctorial inquiry against Yadav for protesting in the campus in February 2018, which, the student told reporters, was launched for the rights of students in reservation and seat-cut issues.

“This is the pattern that Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) follows.

Whenever it feels threatened, it makes sure that the administration rises to the occasion to help it. Same thing happened with the case of Delhi University Students’ Union President Rocky Tuseed,” NSUI National in-charge, Ruchi Gupta, said.

Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS): The Odisha government on Saturday announced that all schools in the state will remain closed on Monday in view of the Bharat Bandh call given by the Congress over the rising fuel prices. School and Mass Education secretary P.K. Mohapatra said the schools will remain closed as a precautionary measure.

Meanwhile, the government directed all officials to attend office by 9.30 a.m. on Monday. “You are requested to take all preventive measures to maintain law and order and to ensure maintenance of essential services in the districts,” said Home department special secretary Santosh Bala in a letter to the district collectors. The Congress party has given a nationwide shutdown call on September 10 protesting the rise in fuel prices. The Odisha unit of the Congress on Saturday held a preparatory meeting on the shutdown in the state. It exhorted all its supporters and the general public to make it successful.

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New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): Nepal Army has withdrawn from the first BIMSTEC military exercise to be held in India following a political row in the country over the participation in the event, a media report said on Saturday.

Prime Minister KP Oli asked the national defence force not to participate in the drill, compelling the Nepal Army’s leadership to rollback its earlier decision to take part in the first ever military exercise of the regional grouping initiated by India. The decision was taken just a day before the Army squad was set to

travel to Pune, where the drill will commence on Monday, the Kathmandu Post reported. The government’s decision came after strong criticism from different quarters, including influential leaders from ruling Nepal Communist Party.

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional grouping comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.

The armies from all seven members states had agreed to send a 30-member squad for the six-day exercise. The event was

dragged into controversy as no diplomatic or political level agreement was made before deciding to take part in the exercise. “The government directed the NA not to participate in the drill,” Kundan Aryal, the press advisor to Oli, was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

A senior Army official said even though they had not received a formal directive, the 30-member squad had been stopped from departing. Three Army officials who had already travelled to Pune to help plan the conference will also be returning soon, the Army officer said.

Telangana unit to decide on poll alliance: Naidu Hyderabad, Sep 8 (IANS): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has left it to party’s Telangana unit to decide alliance with Congress and other parties for the Assembly elections in the state. Naidu told the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders of Telangana on Saturday that it’s for them to decide on the alliance. He discussed TDP’s strategy with the party leaders.

N a i d u r e p o r t e d ly dropped hints that he would not be in a position to campaign for the party in Telangana.

The TDP chief ’s move comes in the wake of reports that main opposition Congress party is ready to have an alliance with TDP, the Left parties and Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS) to take on ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday dissolved the state Assembly. The elec-

K. Chandrashekhar Rao told Naidu that TDP’s against him by stating that support base remained Rao displayed maturity. intact in Telangana despite Naidu also criticized several leaders crossing Modi for the manner in over to TRS during last which he rolled out de- four years. monetization and claimed TDP bagged 15 seats that this exercise failed to in 119-member Telangana N. Chandrababu Naidu (file) achieve any purpose and Assembly in 2014 elecended up causing inconve- tions. However, 13 of its tions are likely to be held nience to the people. TDP’s legislators have switched by year-end along with Telangana unit chief L. loyalties to the ruling parfour other states.

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“How can we go to our workers and ask them to come out to vote? First do justice to us and clear your (Centre) stand (on Article 35-A). If your plan is that (weakening Jammu and Kashmir’s special position), then our ways are separate. Then we cannot have elections. Not only these (urban local bodies and panchayat) polls, but we will also boycott the assembly and parliamentary elections then,” NC president Farooq Abdullah said here.

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Bengaluru, Sep 8 (PTI): Taiwan’s space agency NSPO has sought collaboration with the ISRO, especially in the areas of the outer space and tracking extreme weather events, its officials have said.

Chen-Joe-Fong, the system lead of FORMOSAT-7 programme of the National Space Organisation (NSPO), said they are seeking a collaboration in tracking extreme weather events like cyclones. On the sidelines of Bengaluru Space Expo 2018, a meeting was also held between the officials of the NSPO and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in which the Taiwanese side pitched for greater cooperation.

“Taiwan is prone to typhoons while India faces cyclones. We have Formosat-5 earth observation satellite.

We are looking to collaborate with Antrix (the space arm of the ISRO) on this,” Chen said.

Formosat-5, a 450-kg Earth observation satellite was launched in August last year. Plans are on to launch Formosat-7 an advance version, Chen said.

Chen said Taiwan was also looking to collaborate with India in the area of outer space, alluding to India’s first inter-planetary mission - Mars Orbiter Mission - and Chandrayaan-1.

Nepal Army pulls out of BIMSTEC military drill: Report

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The rupee remained subdued for most of the week due to a rise in crude oil prices and a similar weak trend among its global peers.

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Domestic indices rose for the second consecutive session on Friday on gains in auto, metal and technology stocks, according to Prateek Jain, Director, Hem Securities. Value buying and recovery in the rupee from its lows in the later part of the week helped the indices rise on Thursday and Friday, thereby partially paring weekly losses.

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The precious metal had shed Rs 60 yesterday.

Sovereign, however, remained steady at Rs 24,500 per piece of eight grams.

On the other hand, silver ready rebounded by Rs 275 to Rs 37,775 per kg and weekly-based delivery gained Rs 140 to Rs 37,165 per kg.

Silver coins, however, continued to be traded at the previous level of Rs 72,000 for buying and Rs 73,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

MUMBAI, SEP 8 (IANS): The Indian equity market snapped its six-week-long gaining streak during the September 3-7 period as the rupee fell to record low levels, coupled with high crude oil prices and decline in the global markets.

However, gains in the indices by the end of the week helped curb losses.

Three out of the five sessions were negative during the period.

The rupee breached 72 a US dollar-mark for the first time. However, towards the week-end it recovered marginally following intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), analysts said.

Investor sentiments in the global markets were subdued due to high crude oil prices and persistent USChina trade tensions.

On a weekly basis, the S&P BSE Sensex closed at 38,389.82 points, lower 255.25 points or 0.66 per cent from its previous

ers among a generation of prominent Chinese internet entrepreneurs to step down from their companies.

Firms including Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu and JD.com have flourished in recent years, growing to nearly rival American internet behemoths like Amazon and Google in their size, scope and ambition.

Last month, Alibaba reported a 60 per cent increase in quarterly sales, even as profits fell.

The company’s annual revenue totals about 250 billion yuan ($40 billion).

For Chinese tycoons to step aside in their 50s is rare; they usually remain at the top of their organisations for many years.

In an interview earlier this week, Ma had signaled that he was thinking about focusing more on philanthropy. He cited the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates as an example.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (PTI): Falling for the second straight day, gold prices declined by Rs 100 to Rs 31,350 per 10 grams at the bullion market Saturday on a sluggish overseas trend and softness in local demand.

H o w e v e r, s i l v e r bounced back by Rs 275 to Rs 37,775 per kg due to increased offtake from industrial units and coin makers.

Marketmen said apart from a weak trend overseas, easing demand from local jewellers and retailers at the domestic spot market weighed on gold prices.

Globally, gold prices fell 0.28 per cent to USD 1,196.20 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade following upbeat US jobs data that strengthened the dollar and eroded demand for the precious metals as a safe haven.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity drifted further lower by Rs 100 to Rs 31,350 and Rs 31,200

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Jack Ma $40 billion, making him China’s richest man.

Ma is revered by many Chinese, some of whom have put his portrait in their homes to worship in the same way that they worship the God of Wealth.

Ma will remain on Alibaba’s board of directors and continue to mentor the company’s management.

He will turn 54 on Monday, which is also a holiday in China known as Teacher’s Day. The retirement makes Ma one of the first found-

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it fully electric or hybrid and make policy changes to reflect that.

“Another question is what is going to be the charging strategy?” Kumar asked. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in his speech on ‘Sustainable Mobility’ said that they would build 10,000 CNG stations within a decade and are working in challenges concerning infrastructure for EVs by putting comprehensive policy for the same.

One should also take into account the public transport system such as the buses and understand what kind of technology is needed to do that.

While the whole discussion is heading towards EVs and alternative fuels, the government should also encourage non-motorised transport and opting for public transport.

estimated production for the month decreased to 87.15 million kg as compared to 91.09 million kg produced in the corresponding month of 2017 while West Bengal’s production for the month stood at 44.86 million kg, down from 48.02 million kg produced in the same month of 2017.

Taking Assam, West Bengal and others together, the estimated crop production during July in north India dropped to 135.27 million kg as against 142.81 million kg produced in July 2017.

In south India, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, the tea production was at 16.11 million kg in July as against 19.47 million kg produced in same month in 2017.

However, on the exports front, tea shipments to CIS countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and others, were at 33.53 million kg in the January-July period of 2018, down from 36.09 million kg exported in the same period of 2017.

N E W YO R K , S E P 8 (IANS): Jack Ma, Alibabas co-founder and executive chairman, has said that he plans to step down from the Chinese e-commerce giant on Monday to pursue philanthropy in education, a changing of the guard for the $420 billion internet company. In an exclusive New York Times interview, the Chinese billionaire said on Friday that his retirement was not the end of an era but “the beginning of an era”.

“I love education,” the Chinese billionaire said, adding that he would be spending more of his time and fortune focused on education.

A for mer English teacher, Ma co-founded Alibaba with 17 others out of his apartment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in 1999.

He built it into one of the world’s most consequential e-commerce and digital payments companies, transforming how Chinese people shop and pay for things which fueled his net worth to more than

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Global Mobility Summit, which came to an end on Saturday (September 8), raised more questions about how we are going to attain the goal of transformative mobility, said Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.

Speaking the valedictory session of the summit here, Kumar asked, “If we take the ultimate objective of mobility in India is to have electric vehicle driven by renewable, can we put a date to it, say by 2047 the 100thyear of Independence?”

To make that happen, it is a congregated effort from private, public and the government. In addition, there are policy and implementation challenge that the government should tackle. Transformative mobility requires an integrated mobility policy. India as a country should think about which way to adopt to achieve the mobility be

KOLKATA, SEP 8 (IANS): India’s estimated tea production fell by around 6.7 per cent to 151.38 million kg in July from 162.28 million kg produced in the year-ago month, according to data from the Tea Board India.

According to provisional data from the Board, tea export during JanuaryJuly period was up by about 6.5 per cent to 133.21 million kg as against 124.99 million kg exported in the year-ago period.

In value terms, export during the first seven months of 2018 was at Rs 2,618.83 crore, up by 6.75 per cent from Rs 2,453.18 crore in the corresponding period in 2017.

Exports to neighbouring Pakistan, China and Iran went up significantly while the shipments to Germany and CIS countries were down.

Estimated production data suggested the fall in absolute term during July was due to drop in the crop production both in north and south India.

In north India, Assam’s

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NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar Saturday urged the automobile sector to confine to a timeline for achieving 100 percent fully electric mobility solutions, powered by renewables.

Kumar in his address at the Global Mobility Summit said transformation in the mobility sector requires a collaborative effort from states and all other stakeholders.

“India is on the cusp of leading one of the most exciting transformations in the history of transportation. This new mobility paradigm will be more accessible & provide cleaner solutions for the people of India and our planet,” he noted.

Speaking at the same event, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said India will continue to do disruptions in the field of mobility

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Trump wants to end ‘crazy’ subsidies to India, China

CHICAGO/ ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): President Donald Trump on Friday said he wants to stop the subsidies that growing economies like India and China have been receiving as he wants the US, which he considers as a “developing nation”, to grow faster than anybody.

Addressing a fundraiser event in the Fargo city of North Dakota, he also accused the World Trade Organization (WTO) of allowing China to become a “great economic power”.

“We have some of these countries that are considered growing economies.

Some countries that have not matured enough yet, so we are paying them subsidies.

Whole thing is crazy. Like India, like China, like others we say, ‘oh, they’re growing actually’,” Trump said.

He said that they call themselves developing nations and “under that category they get subsidies.”

“We have to pay them money. This whole thing is crazy, but we’re going to stop it. We’re going to stop it. We have stopped it.

“We are a developing nation, too, OK? We are. As far as I’m concerned, we are a developing nation. I want to be put down in that category because we are growing, too. We are going to

President Donald Trump speaks at a fundraiser in Fargo, N.D., Sept. 7, 2018

grow faster than anybody,” Trump said amidst applause from the audience. Attacking the WTO, Trump said he thinks that the World Trade Organization was probably the worst of all. “But a lot of people don’t know what that is, that allowed China to become this great economic power”.

On the trade deficit between the US and China, which has led to a tariff war between the world’s top two economies, he said, “I’m a big fan of (Chinese) President Xi Jinping, but I told him, ‘we have to be fair’.”

“We can’t let China take USD 500 billion a year out of the United States and rebuild itself,” he added.

The President also said that the US should get paid for securing the wealthy countries from the outside harm.

“I think it’s fine, but they got to pay us for this.

We’re watching the whole

world and they take it for granted.

“For years and years we’ve been protecting these countries. They’re making a fortune. They’ve had very little military cost. We have the biggest military cost in the world. Most of it goes to protecting outside countries, some of whom don’t even like us,” Trump said. “ We ’r e p r o t e c t i n g countries that have -- I got to say, they do have respect for us now, but they didn’t have any respect for us, and they got to pay. They got to pay, you know, when they’re wealthy,” he said.

Trump expecting letter from Kim soon

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday a letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which he believes will be positive, is on its way to him, a day after expressing fresh optimism about a denuclearization

Syrian Kurds clash with regime forces QAMISHLI (SYRIA), SEP 8 (AGENCIES): Clashes between Kurdish forces and regime fighters in the divided northeastern city of Qamishli killed 18 combatants Saturday, the Kurdish forces and a war monitor said.

The rare flare-up in the Kurdish-majority city near the Turkish border saw 11 regime fighters and seven Kurds killed, the Kurdish security forces known as Asayesh said in a statement.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, reported the same death toll for the fighting near a Kurdish checkpoint in the city.

The Asayesh said a regime “patrol opened fire on our forces with light and medium weapons, causing our forces to respond to this violation, which killed 11 regime fighters... and seven

A member of the Kurdish security forces in the northeastern city of Qamishli on September 8, 2018.

of our comrades”.

The Observatory said the shootout started when Asayesh members at the checkpoint asked regime fighters aboard a patrol vehicle to step out but they refused.

“When they did not comply, the shooting started on the car,” Observatory chief Rami Abdelrahman said, and the clashes escalated after both sides called in reinforcements.

An AFP correspondent at the scene saw empty

Developed countries urged to honour Paris Agreement BANGKOK, SEP 8 (IANS): A joint platform of developing countries on Saturday called on the developed nations to make a greater commitment towards honouring the Paris Agreement during the Climate Change Conference being held in the Thai capital.

The platform, which brings together around 20 countries including Bolivia, Ecuador, Cuba and Venezuela, called for respecting the vital and delicate balance reached in 2015 in Paris, Efe news reported.

Iran’s Majib Shafiepour, a spokesperson for the coalition, expressed disappointment over the position taken by developed nations and their alleged unwillingness to make progress on key issues like the funding required to combat climate change pledged under the Paris Agreement.

As agreed in the landmark 2015 conference, developed countries have to contribute $100 billion annually starting in 2020 to be given to the most disadvantaged nations to fight against climate change and alleviate its effects.

E c u a d o r ’s Wa l t e r Schuldt blamed the change in the financial narrative provided by the bloc of developed nations for the delay in the realization of measures.

Part of the funds will be used to alleviate and mitigate the damage and consequences of environmental disasters and to finance adaptation to technological change in developing nations.

“There is a lack of progress and interest on the part of developed countries,” said Bolivia’s Ivan Zambrana. “This indifference creates new obstacles.”

Although no specific developed countries were mentioned by name during the media appearance, a source participating in the meetings told Efe news that the US was the main country hindering the dialogue process.

Although US President Donald Trump announced in June 2017 the withdrawal of his country from the Paris Agreement, the move will not be effective until November 2020.

camouflaged pick-up trucks in the street.

Some bore bullet holes, while traces of blood were visible on the tarmac, he said.

Kurdish forces control most of Qamishli, but regime forces and allied militiamen hold part of the city and its airport.

Deadly clashes last broke out between Kurdish forces and pro-regime fighters in Qamishli in April 2016, but ended days later with a truce.

deal, reports Reuters.

“I know that a letter is being delivered to me, a personal letter from Kim Jong Un to me. It was handed at the border ... yesterday,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “It’s being delivered. It’s actually an elegant way... and I think it’s going to be a positive letter.”

The two leaders have traded correspondence as they negotiate over North Korea’s nuclear program and Trump has also praised Kim on social media. On Thursday, Trump thanked Kim on Twitter for expressing “unwavering faith in President Trump” and added: “We will get it done together!”

Trump’s latest remarks came after South Korean officials said after meeting Kim in Pyongyang this week that the North Korean leader had given his first timeline for denuclearization, in spite of widespread skepticism about his willingness to give up a nuclear weapons program that threatens the United States.

According to the South Korean officials, Kim said his faith in Trump was “unchanged” and he wanted denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and an end to hostile relations with the United States before Trump’s first term ends in early 2021.

Japan quake toll rises to 21

TOKYO, SEP 8 (IANS): The toll from a 6.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture earlier this week, has increased to 21 with 13 others still reported missing, the government announced on Saturday.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference that a total of 40,000 people, including police, firefighters, SelfDefence Force personnel and Japan Coast Guard, are searching for the missing and helping the disaster-hit areas, reports Xinhua news agency.

After the powerful quake on Thursday, some 2.95 million homes in Hokkaido were without electricity as the whole prefecture suffered a power outage.

Suga said that while power was restored in most of the areas, some 20,000 households were still without electricity.

6 people killed in Nepal chopper crash KATHMANDU, SEP 8 (IANS): At least six persons were killed after an Altitude Air airline helicopter crashed in a dense forest area on Saturday, leaving only a woman passenger alive, officials said.

According to Nima Nuru Sherpa, Managing Director at Altitude Air Pvt Ltd, the chopper crashlanded in a dense forest area at Meghang Rural Municipality in Dhading district. Rescuers recovered six bodies from the crash site, the Himalayan Times reported.

The chopper lost contact with air traffic control at around 8 a.m. after it took off from Samagaun in Gorkha district for Kathmandu with a patient and five other passengers on board.

“The chopper piloted by senior captain Nischal KC was supposed to land in Kathmandu at 8.18 a.m,” said Tribhuvan International Airport General Manager Rajkumar Chhetri.

The deceased were identified as senior captain Nischal KC, Hiromi Komatsu from Japan, Dilli Bahadur Gurung of Ramechhap, Hira Sherpa of Dolakha, Sunil Tamang of Sindhupalchowk and C h h owa n g N u r b u o f Gorkha.

Lho Ani Dolma Diki of Gorkha who suffered injuries was rescued alive.

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Egypt sentences 75 people to death

Judge Hassan Faried, center front, sits in the court in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday.

CAIRO, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): An Egyptian court on Saturday issued death sentences for 75 people, including prominent Islamist leaders, and jailed more than 600 others over a 2013 sit-in which ended with the killing of hundreds of protesters by security forces, reports Reuters.

The sentencing concluded the mass trial of some 700 people accused of offences including murder and inciting violence during the pro-Muslim Brotherhood protest at Rabaa Adawiya square in Cairo.

The government says many protesters were armed and that eight members of the security forces were killed. It initially said more than 40 police had died.

Rights groups say over 800 protesters died in the single most deadly incident during the unrest that followed Egypt’s 2011 popular uprising. Amnesty International condemned Saturday’s decision, calling the trial “disgraceful”.

In Saturday’s hearing at

ISLAMABAD, SEP 8 (IANS): Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday and both the leaders agreed to strengthen the strategic cooperation partnership between the two countries.

Wang, who is on a three-day official visit to Pakistan, and Qureshi held a joint press conference at the Foreign Office after having a one-on-one meeting and delegationlevel talks, Geo News reported.

“Relations with China are an integral part of our foreign policy and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the new government’s top priority,” said Qureshi.

“Pakistan has played a key role in eliminating terrorism and China appreciated Pakistan’s sacri-

People hold national flags during a march organised by the right-wing populist 'Pro Chemnitz' movement.

Mobs have also assaulted reporters and police, sparking counter-racism demonstrations and prompting German Chancellor Angela Merkel to declare that “hate in the streets” had no place in Germany and that vigilante justice would not be tolerated. “It’s normal to help people who have fled war in their country,” said 55-year-old Sabine Sterben, standing near the rally late on Friday.

The city in the former East Germany has been polarised over the question of migrants since Daniel Hille was stabbed to death

protests.

Rights groups have criticized the trial for including many peaceful protesters and journalists.

“We condemn today’s verdict in the strongest terms,” Amnesty International said in a statement.

“The fact that not a single police officer has been brought to account ... shows what a mockery of justice this trial was.”

Since Sisi was elected president in 2014, authorities have justified a crackdown on dissent and freedoms as being directed at militants and saboteurs trying to undermine the state.

Death sentences have been handed down to hundreds of his political opponents on charges such as belonging to an illegal organization or planning to carry out an attack.

Supporters say a security crackdown is needed to stabilize Egypt, which still faces an Islamist insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula and is reeling financially from years of unrest.

Pak, China agree to strengthen strategic ties

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi shakes hand with State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad September 8, 2018

fices in the war on terror.

We are proud of Pakistan and China’s friendship,” Qureshi said after the meeting, adding that the friendship had “withstood every test”.

He said that the purpose of the Chinese Foreign Minister’s meeting was to increase communication with the new government.

On his part, Wang

German far-right wants to ‘reclaim’ Chemnitz

CHEMNITZ (GERMANY), SEP 8 (AGENCIES): “I don’t care if they call us racist but things simply cannot carry on this way,” said Paula Neubach at a farright rally in the flashpoint German city of Chemnitz, rocked by anti-foreigner violence since late August, reports AFP. Extremist groups and thousands of locals have taken to the streets since a fatal knife attack on a German man allegedly by asylum seekers, with many participants shouting antiforeigner slurs and flashing the illegal Nazi salute.

the vast Tora prison complex south of Cairo, a criminal court sentenced to death by hanging several prominent Islamists including senior Brotherhood leaders Essam al-Erian and Mohamed Beltagi and preacher Safwat Higazi.

Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader Mohamed Badie and dozens more were given life sentences, judicial sources said. Others received jail sentences ranging from five to 15 years.

Cases were dropped against five people who had died while in prison, judicial sources said, without giving further details.

Following weeks of protests in 2013 against the ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi by the military -- led at the time by Egypt’s current president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi -- security forces violently broke up the demonstrators at Rabaa square.

They arrested hundreds of people who were charged with inciting violence, murder and organizing illegal

on August 26.

The 35-year-old carpenter was repeatedly knifed and his suspected attackers, according to police, are three Iraqi and Syrian asylum seekers. The far-right has seized on the attack as further proof that crime and insecurity have soared since Merkel opened the borders to millions of asylum seekers three years ago after Europe’s worst migration crisis since World War II. They are also calling for a “peaceful revolution” to change what they call the “Merkel system” and held a rally in Chemnitz late Friday

like in the past week.

“We are not Nazis!”, said Daniel Reichelt, 55, who was one of the 2,000odd people who turned up at Friday’s demo.

He brushed off the Nazi salutes in earlier rallies as a “mistake”, adding: “There are bad people everywhere.

“I’ve had enough of the social and economic inequalities” in the former Communist east, he said.

“Salaries and pensions are still lower than the West and we don’t have work,” he said.

Neubach came specially from Berlin to attend Friday’s rally and laid flowers at a makeshift memorial where Hille was killed.

“One cannot enter another country and kill people,” she said.

A few metres away stood an imposing statue of Karl Marx with his famous slogan “Workers of the world unite” written in four languages.

Meanwhile, a counterdemonstration by the far-left took place nearby with police and barriers separating the two sides to pre-empt clashes that have broken out in the past.

said: “We want to strengthen relations with Pakistan.

Had a positive meeting with Qureshi.”

This is the first official visit by a Chinese dignitary since the new government was formed in Pakistan.

Wang extended an invitation to Prime Minister Imran Khan to be the guest of honour at the International Import Expo in

China. “The Chinese Foreign Minister has invited the Prime Minister to visit the country in November,” Qureshi said.

In addition to meeting Qureshi, Wang will meet Khan, outgoing President Mamnoon Hussain, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa. He is also likely to meet Presidentelect Arif Alvi.

Pa k i s t a n Fo r e i g n Office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said that Wang “underscored Beijing’s firm support to Pakistan’s socio-economic progress and development”. Both ministers resolved to strengthen strategic cooperation and China was assured of Pakistan’s continued commitment to the CPEC as a priority project, the report said.

Wang Yi had arrived in the capital on Friday.

UN-led talks on Yemen collapse

GENEVA, SEP 8 (IANS): After two days of delay due to the absence of the Houthi delegation, one of the major warring parties in the conflict in Yemen, the new round of UN-led peace talks collapsed on Saturday.

The UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths told a press conference here that the world body failed to get the Houthi delegation to the talks, Xinhua news agency reported.

Stressing that the UN will sooner or later bring the parties together, Griffiths said the Houthi delegation was actually keen to travel to Geneva for the peace talks, and that he doesn’t take this as a “fundamental blockage” in the political process.

“They would have liked to get here. We didn’t make conditions sufficiently correct to get them here,” Grif-

fiths said, adding that it was “too early to say when the next round of consultations will take place”. However, he did not go into details on why the Houthis did not show up. Media reports from Yemeni capital Sana’a said that the Houthis will not join peace talks in Geneva until their minute conditions were met, while another report said the Houthi delegation was stranded in Sana’a because the Saudi-led coalition, which controls the airspace, had not given their permission to fly.

“The consultation process has started. We had three days of fruitful discussions with the delegation of the government of Yemen as planned and the consultations will continue in Muscat and Sana’a,” the UN envoy said, adding that he will travel to the region in the coming days.

FELICITATION

We the Tamlu Union Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. T. Ado Yanlem, NPS on being promoted to the rank of Dy. Comdt. 12th NAP(IR) Bn. The Union further wishes him great success in all his future endeavor.

(T. Jeange Yanlem) President, TUD

(Atick Nekong) Gen. Secy., TUD

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3 students bag Mark Zuckerberg seeks more time to fix Facebook Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü A Üsou’s music award s countries over the world including India face elections amid the spread of fake news and political interference on social media platforms, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked for some more time to fix his network that has over two billion users.

In a post on Friday,

Zuckerberg said that Facebook started on the platform sanitising project in 2017 and "even this work will extend through 2019, I do expect us to end this year on a significantly better trajectory than when we entered it".

"My personal chal- issues facing Facebook -lenge for 2018 has been whether that's defending to fix the most important against election interference

by nation states, protecting our community from abuse and harm, or making sure people have control of their information," the Facebook founder wrote.

After his grilling in the US Congress in April over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal and the Russian interference in the 2016 US presiden-

tial election, COO Sheryl Sandberg again testified at the US Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on election security on September 5.

Along with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, she faced the committee which is probing the Russian interference from an angle to publicly hold Facebook

and Twitter accountable for allowing Russian operatives on their platforms.

"I'm spending a lot of time on these issues, and as the year winds down I'm going to write a series of notes outlining how I'm thinking about them and the steps we're taking to address them," said Zuckerberg.

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OFFICE OF THE

CHOZUBAMI STUDENTS’ UNION Motto :“Romma Rotto” Regd. No. RS-98, Dt.16/11/76

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(RISÜHLÜ RHAKHO) President, C.S.U.

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Northfield Khikha, Lhuvi Khate from Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School Dimapur and Thuisemla Shanglai from Patkai Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima bagged this year’s award.

All the three recipients secured 95 marks in music in the last HSLC and HSSLC examinations.

The programme was led by Aleü. Üsou, Bible reading and invocation prayer was pronounced by MHBC sr. Pastor-Tepusaho Tase, a tribute to Rev Dr. Üsou was said by Vesato Theluo while Mengubeinuo Solo spoke on behalf of the recipients. Special performances were songs made by Keduokhrietuo Üsou, school of music students, Sentisangla Oungth (MHBHSS). Vote of thanks was proposed by Akobu Üsou while closing prayer was offered by Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo youth ministry associate pastor Arep Tzudir.

The award was started in the year 2009 and so far 16 students have been awarded.

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he 10th Rev. Dr. Neiliezhii Usou’s memorial award for music to the highest percentage scorer in HSLC music programme was held at Minister’s Hill Baptist Church Kohima on Saturday with NKVIB chairman-Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu as the resource person.

Dr. Keditsu in his address lauded the family members of Late Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou for upholding the legacy of their late patriarch by organizing such an award to encourage the local talents in music. He said Nagas were highly talented especially in the field of music and sports which, he added, should be encouraged. He challenged the local musicians to promote Naga indigenous music.

Encouraging the musicians to pursue music as a career, Dr. Keditsu said there were lots of scopes in music and that one can earn their livelihood through it.

Three students including Mengubeinuo Solo from

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The Chozubami Students’ Union convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Velu-o Shijo, Additional Director SIRD on being conferred Ph.D. in Rural Development (Bac+8 UNESCO ISCED level 8) by Ecole Supérieure Robert de Sorbon (France).

Dr. Velu-o Shijo, your dedication, enthusiasm and insight really inspired our younger generation. The new success of yours is yet another milestone in your success DR. VELU-O SHIJO story.

The Union wishes you many years of greater achievement.

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Cheteshwar Pujara made identical 37 to stitch together 64 runs for the second wicket to stabilise the Indian innings before the English bowlers got back into the groove, picking up crucial wickets when it mattered.

At stumps, debutant Hanuma Vihari was unbeaten on 25 with Ravin-

dra Jadeja (8 not out) for company as India lost their way after tea.

Brief scores: England 1st innings 332 (Jos Buttler 89, Alastair Cook 71; R Jadeja 4/79, Ishant Sharma 3/62, Jasprit Bumrah 3/83), India 174/6 (Virat Kohli 49, Hanuma Vihari 25 batting, R Jadeja 8 batting)

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9).

Only a year gone by and you have become so ancient…

In the torment of the insufficiency of everything attainable, Dad you have attained the fullness of life, Leaving us orphan while you went HOME to be with the FATHER. Dad, our earthly home is incomplete without you...

We miss you… !

You have run a good race and indeed too fast…

Wish you were slower for all of us to catch on.

We need you, and still more we need you at every turn of our lives…

Ah…! Learning to accept the fact you have crossed over Bring teary eyes and the deepest silence of incompleteness…..

Wish you were slower, indeed you finished your race too fast…….

Loving wife, sons and relatives

Born on : 17th April 1984 Died on : 24th August 2018

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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

The Yikhum Students’ Union with immense pain and grief condoles the sudden & unfortunate demise of Late R. Libemo Murry, former Vice President YSU and was also the VDB secretary of the Yikhum Village Council.

The Union prays that, may Almighty God grants solace and relief to his family at this hour of grief and also for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

Sd/Sd/Z. Pilamo Odyuo Z. Chumbenthung Jungio President, YSU Gen Secretary, YSU

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You're always in our hearts, You are the most beautiful woman we even seen.

We love you and miss you.

Loving Husband & family members.

Late Hushili Achumi Died on 9th Sept. 2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving wife, mum, brothers & sisters.

Born : 7th November 1966 Died : 31st August 2018

…“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away”

Job 1:21

Loving children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Loving children, grandchildren, in-laws and family members.

LATE APUZA HEZHELI AWOMI

VIKIESEL NEIKHA Born on 29th Nov. 1947 Promoted to glory on 2nd Sept. 2018

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CRC Vidima ACRC Dimapur CRC Chumukedima Town Nagamese CRC Prayer Centre Sovima Gethsemane Prayer Centre, Tenyiphe I Truth Worship Centre, Sovima Chakhroma Prayer Group, Dimapur Tenyiphe II Village Council Seluophe Village Council Seluophe Angamipfü Krotho Razhaphe Village Nehemiah Bible College, Urra Village Rachümi Krotho Chumukedima & Tenyiphe II 32. Chakhro Khuzama Union 33. Seluophe Students Union Loving family

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W/O LATE ASU PIKHIVE AWOMI (KHETOI VILLAGE) BORN : 1926 – DIED : 2ND SEPT 2018 Beloved Iza, you fought a good fight in this world, and now you are with our Lord. How blessed are you; we thank God Almighty for honoring us to be your children. Iza, during your prolonged illness till you breathed your last, there were many who shared our grief through their unceasing prayer, loving presence, and generous financial support. Their good deeds are itched in our hearts and we will ever be indebted to them.

To each of you who stood by us, ‘Thank you’ is all we can say but God knows our sincere hearts as we pray for his gracious blessing upon each of us.

Because it is inevitable, we convey our heartfelt appreciation to :– 1. Shri. Pukhayi Assumi, Honourable Advisor Food and Civil Supplies, LM & CP and NSDMA 2. Shri. Tokheho Yepthomi, Honourable MP, Lok Sabha 3. Shri. Kazheto Kinimi, Honourable Advisor Skill Development, Labour & Employment and CAWD 4. Shri. Yitachu, MLA 5. Dr. Kheshito Zhimo, MS Dimapur Hospital and Research Centre 6. Dr. Nikishe Awomi, Dimapur Hospital and research Centre 7. Dr. Tovito Awomi, Medical Officer ESI 8. Ikishe Village Baptist Church 9. Ikishe Village Baptist Church Youth Department 10. Ikishe Village Block A Kuqhakulu 11. Lotovi Village Baptist Church 12. Lotovu Village Head GB, GBs, and Council Members 13. Khehokhu Village Baptist Church 14. Toluvi Baptist Church 15. Mutakito Missionary Board, Toluvi Village 16. Kiyeto Village Baptist Church 17. Kiyeto Village Baptist Church Youth Department 18. V.K Town Baptist Church 19. Marumi Village Baptist Church 20. Mokokchung Town Sumi Baptist Church 21. Mokokchung Town Sumi Baptist Church Youth Department 22. Suruhuto Town Baptist Church, SBAK Aizuto 23. Yehemi Village Baptist Church, SBAK Aizuto 24. Satami Village Baptist Church, Nito Mount 25. Satami Village Women Mission 26. Khetoi Village Baptist Church 27. Khetoi Village Women Mission 28. Khetoi Village GBs and Council Members 29. Tokiye Town Baptist Church, SBAK Aizuto 30. Tokiye town Baptist Church, Nito Mount 31. Khetioi Village Union Dimapur 32. Dimapur Hospital and Research Centre, Dimapur 33. MO in-charge and staff of Blood Bank District Hospital, Dimapur 34. Mount View School Suruhuto Town 35. All the Blood Donors It deeply pains our hearts that we could not mention all your names here, we pray that you will pardon us. God bless you all.

We the bereaved family members of Late Ciechiile Lea, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to every individual, families, churches, organizations, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, materially, financially, morally, spiritually upholding us in prayers and loving presence during her prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved on 31st August 2018 at Dimapur Hospital.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Dr. K. Theyo, Dr. Nungsangla & doctors, nurses and staff of Dimapur Hospital.

2. Naga United Village Baptist Church.

3. Men, Women, Youth, Mission, & Sunday school Deptt. NUVBC 4. Naga United Village Council & Women Society 5. Pastor Fellowship & Women Dept. WCBCC 6. Tsiipfiime Baptist Church, Mothers Union & Youth Dept.

7. Tsiipfiime Union, Dmp 8. Razeba Public Organisation, Dmp 9. CBC, Chakhesang Colony, Dmp 10. CBC, Diphupar B 11. CBC, Toulazouma 12. CBC, Chumukedima 13. CBC, Selouphe 14. CBC, Unity Village 15. Zani Village Baptist Church 16. Bade Baptist Church 17. Poumai Baptist Church, 5th Mile, Dmp 18. Poumai Baptist Fellowship and Women Society, NUV 19. Yimchungrii Baptist Church, NUV 20. Sumi Baptist Church, NUV 21. Faith Way Church, NUV 22. Christ the King Catholic Church and Women Society, NUV 23. Diva Baptist Fellowship & Diva SHG, Jalukie 24. Thetsiimi Welfare, Dmp 25. Principal and Student Forum C-Edge College 26. Heive SHG, Wekehelo SHG and LJPP Society, NUV 27. Khumai Natoumai Me, Dmp. 28. All the blood donors.

29. All the prayer Warriors team/group.

We deeply regret and apologize for our inability to acknowledge each and every individual in person, but it’s our sincere prayer that our Almighty God blesses each and every one of you abundantly for the love you bestowed upon our family.

Lt. Tepuhopi Rolnu

-BY LOVING WIFE AND FAMILY MEMBERS

The family of Late Vikiesel Neikha is astounded by the gestures of kindness shown to us during his illness and the time of bereavement.

We wish to acknowledge our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone for your presence, generous contributions, messages of condolences and your unconditional prayers. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually for your selfless act.

We earnestly pray that our Almighty God showers His abundant blessing and grace to all.

We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. United Christian Church, Seluophe 2. Central Christian Revival Church, Kohima 3. CRC Urra Village 4. CRC Tenyiphe II 5. Crossway Church, Dimapur 6. Angami Christian Revival Council of Churches 7. Angami Christian Revival Theological Association 8. Angami Christian Revival Youth Association 9. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Seluophe 10. Christ King Church, Seluophe 11. Calvary Church, Tenyiphe I 12. CRC Sovima 13. Logos CRC 14. CRC Diphupar 15. CRC Jakhama 16. CRC Diezephe 17. CRC Jharnapani 18. Central CRC Dimapur

YIKHUM STUDENTS’ UNION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“For you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood….” I Peter 2:9

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We the bereaved family members of Lt. S. Lusang would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all relatives, churches, neighbours, friends and well wishers for the love and sympathy, prayer and financial support extended to us during his illness and at the untimely sad demise.

May God Bless you all

Through this column, we the family members of Late Viqheto A. Sheqi would like to express our deepest appreciation to all who supported and stood by us through prayer, generous giving and physical presence during the illness till he breathed his last on 4th September 2018. We thank you and earnestly pray that our Father in heaven bless you abundantly for all your good deeds.

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As they try to make amends for that heartache, the Nations League offers a potential route to the Euro 2020 finals, alongside the traditional qualifying tournament that starts in March 2019.

Northern Ireland will also face Austria in Group B3 of the new competition.

The three countries will play each other home and away during Septem- DGP Nagaland TJ Longkumer interacting with sportspersons of the DGP Sports Coy at ber, October and Novem- the DGP Sports complex, Chumukedima on saturday. (DIPR) ber as they chase promotion to Group A. OFFICE OF THE

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LONDON, SEP 8 (PTI): India’s susceptibility to quality swing bowling once again came to the fore as they struggled to reach 174 for six after England’s tail wagged considerably to give the hosts an upperhand on the second day of the fifth and final cricket Test here on Saturday.

India still trail England by another 158 runs with four wickets in hand and three full day’s play remaining in the match.

Courtesy birthday boy Jos Buttler’s 89 and his 98-run ninth-wicket stand with Stuart Broad (38), England managed a decent first innings score of 332 after they were struggling at 198 for seven at the end of first day’s play.

In reply, India’s toporder disappointed once again with Shikhar Dhawan (3) failing once again in what could be his last Test innings for a considerable period of time.

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Belfast, sep 8 (Agencies): Bosnia rode their luck before goals from Haris Duljevic and Elvis Saric got their Nations League campaign started with a 2-1 win over Northern Ireland on Saturday.

Robert Prosinecki’s side were under pressure for long periods at Windsor Park, but broke out to snatch the lead through Duljevic late in the first half.

Saric doubled Bosnia’s lead in the second half after Michael O’Neill’s team squandered more opportunities to get on the scoresheet.

Will Grigg reduced the deficit in stoppage-time, but Northern Ireland have now won only one of their last eight matches.

That disappointing streak includes their painful World Cup play-off defeat against Switzerland, a loss that ended their hopes of a first appearance in the tournament for 32 years.

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Ravindra Jadeja, right, celebrates with Virat Kohli during the fifth cricket test match between England and India at the Oval cricket ground in London, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

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Del Potro, Djokovic in US Open final DFL fixture released; 8 teams in race

Nadal retires with hurt knee Serena issues warning ahead of final against Naomi

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, is treated by a trainer during a change over against Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Friday. (AP/PTI)

N E W YO R K , S E P 8 (AGENCIES): Juan Martin del Potro will face off against Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s US Open final, after a knee injury forced defending champion and world number one Rafael Nadal to quit his match against the Argentinian.

Del Potro, 29, was leading 7-6 (3), 6-2 after two hours of play when Nadal said he could not go on any longer. “Of course, it’s not the best way to win a match,” said Del Potro, who hugged Nadal after the game. “I love to play against Rafa because he’s the biggest fighter in this sport and I don’t like to see him suffering, so I’m sad for him.”

The Spaniard needed two medical breaks to have his right knee taped before calling it quits after the second set. It came after Nadal had played almost five hours to defeat Dominic Thiem in an epic quarter-final on

Tuesday night through to the early hours of Wednesday morning.

“I hate to retire, but staying one more set out there, playing like this, would be too much for me,” Nadal said. “That was not a tennis match at the end.

Just one player playing, the other staying on one side of the court.”

D j o k ov i c b r e e z e d through to the final showdown with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win against Japan’s Kei Nishikori that took just 2 hours and 23 minutes.

The match will be the 31-year-old Serb’s eighth final at the tournament and 23rd of his Grand Slam career, while for Del Potro it will be only his second Slam final. “[Djokovic] was playing aggressive,” Nishikori told reporters. “I didn’t have [much] energy to stay with him. He was hitting side to side,” he added.

H av i n g t h r a s h e d Anastasia Sevastova in a mere 66 minutes to reach her ninth US Open final, Serena Williams sent out a warning to any rivals who hoped her comeback would be brief. “This is just the beginning,” she told the on-court interviewer Tom Rinaldi. “I’m only a few months in and really looking forward to the rest of the year and next year.”

Nobody was quite sure what to expect when Williams made her return from the birth of Alexis Olympia, who arrived on Sept 1, 2017. Her play was patchy in her early tournaments, her movement sluggish. But on Thursday night, Williams rediscovered peak form in her most compelling display since she went away on maternity leave.

“It was tough for sure,” said Sevastova, who came out with a canny gameplan that involved slicing the ball back deep as often as possible and waiting for Williams to miss.

This approach had worked for Roberta Vinci in the semi-final here three years ago, and it made early inroads when Williams was broken in her opening service game and soon found herself trailing 2-0.

But the Vinci experience – which ended the dream of a calendar slam – may have given Williams a sense of how to deal with these soft-balling op-

Indonesia to host Asian Para Games

JAKARTA, SEP 8 (IANS): After the conclusion of the 2018 Asian Games, Indonesia is set to hold the 2018 Asian Paralympic Games, from October 6-13 here.

The Indonesia Asian Para Games Organizing Committee (INAPGOC) stated earlier that over 2,800 athletes and 1,800 officials from 41 countries and regions will participate in the games, reports Xinhua news agency.

The majority of the events will take place in Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) and in a velodrome in the eastern part of the city.

The theme for the Games will be “Energy of Asia.” The logo for the 2018 Asian Para Games will represent the harmony and balance in Asia, the

organizers said. “The logo is circular with the image of a man at the centre of it, circled by three curves with different colours, depicting the diversity of Asia still moving together in harmony to attain common goals,” the head of the organizing committee Raja Sapta Oktohari said here. “’Momo’ will be the mascot for the event.

Momo stands for Motivation and Mobility, suggesting athletes should continue moving forward, adapting themselves in developing situations,” Raja added.

To further promote 2018 Asian Para Games, the Indonesia Tourism Ministry pledged to support the event by urging athletes to be active on social media.

Indonesia topped the Southeast Asia (SEA) Para Games in Malaysia last year as its athletes won 117 gold medals, 69 silver and 46 bronze medals to top the medal tally.

Indonesia received good commendations from the heads of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) and the Olympics Council of Asia (OCA) for its success in organizing the Asian Games and its achievements in the Asiad held in Jakarta and Palembang. IOC President Thomas Bach said that Indonesia proved capable of working efficiently to hold the international event. In the 2018 Asian Games, Indonesia seized 31 gold, 24 silver and 43 bronze medals, placing it fourth on the medals table.

DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): Dimapur Football League (DLF) is all set to begin on September 14, 2018 onwards at DDSC Stadium.

DFL is being organized

by Naga United Football Club under the aegis of Dimapur District Football Association.

A l t o g e t h e r, e i g h t teams would be participat-

ing the tournament including United V&S, Dorian’s Society, Titan Sports & CC, FC Alianza, P. Vizheto FC, Chanan FC, Ekhyo FC and A1 Powerplay.

In a press release, DFL media & publicity cell informed that total prize money of the tournament is Rs 3.50 lakh.

It has also informed

that food and exhibition stalls, and advertisement spaces would be available throughout the tournament at the DDSC Stadium.

Interested parties could contact mobile numbers: 8575394092/8730003333.

Meanwhile, the fixture for matches that will be played every Friday and Saturday has been drawn.

FIXTURE Week – 1 DAY - 1 September 14, 2018 (Friday) Match - 1: Chanan FC Vs A1 Power Play Club (2 PM) Match - 2: Titan Sports & CC vs Ekhyo FC (4 PM) Day - 2 September 15 (Saturday) Match - 3: FC Alianza vs P. Vizheto FC (1:00 PM) Match - 4: Dorian’s Society vs United V&S (3:30 PM) Week – 2 Day - 3 September 21 (Friday) Match - 5: United V&S vs FC Alianza (1:00 PM) Match - 6: Dorian’s Society vs P. Vizheto FC (3:30 PM) Day - 4 September 22 (Saturday) Match- 7: Chanan FC vs Ekhyo FC (1:00 PM) Match- 8: Titan Sports & CC vs A1 power play club (3:30 PM) Week – 3 Day - 5 September 28 (Friday) Match- 9: Titan’s Sports & CC vs Dorian’s Society (1 PM) Match- 10: Ekhyo FC vs United V&S (3:30 PM) Day - 6 September 29 (Saturday) Match- 11: A1 Power Play Club vs P. Vizheto FC (1 PM) Match- 12: Chanan FC vs FC Alianza (3:30 PM) Week – 4 Day - 7 October 5 (Friday) Match- 13: A1 Powerplay vs Ekhyo FC (1 PM)

Match- 14: Chanan FC vs Titan Sports & CC (3:30 PM) Day - 8 October 6 (Saturday) Match- 15: P. Vizheto FC vs United V&S (1 PM) Match- 16: Dorian’s Society vs FC Alianza (3:30 PM) Week – 5 Day-9 October 12 (Friday) Match- 17: FC Alianza vs Titan Sports & CC (1 PM) Match- 18: P. Vizheto vs Ekhyo FC (3:30 PM) Day - 10 October 13 (Saturday) Match- 19: Chanan FC vs Dorian’s Society (1 PM) Match- 20: United V&S vs A1 Powerplay (3:30 PM) Week – 6 Day - 11 October 19 (Friday) Match- 21: A1 Powerplay vs Dorian’s Society (1 PM) Match- 22: Chanan FC vs P. Vizheto FC (3:30 PM) Day - 12 October 20 (Saturday) Match- 23: Ekhyo FC vs FC Alianza (1 PM) Match- 24: Titan Sports & CC vs United V&S (3:30 PM) Week – 7 Day - 13 October 26 (Friday) Match- 25: United V&S vs Chanan FC (1 PM) Match- 26: Titan Sports & CC vs P. Vizheto FC (3:30 PM) Day - 14 October 27 (Saturday) Match- 27: Ekhyo FC vs Dorian’s Society (1 PM) Match- 28: A1 Powerplay vs FC Alianza (3:00 PM)

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ponents. Rather than hang back on the baseline and trade, she began moving forward and taking the ball out of the air. She finished with 28 net approaches on her scoresheet, and won the point a remarkable 24 times.

Rocked back by Williams’s aggressive tactics, Sevastova looked increasingly agitated, turning to her coaches and beating her hand on her chest. Her tennis fell away sharply, as she kept experimenting with drop shots that often failed to even reach the net.

“I’ve been working hard on my volleys,” Williams would tell Rinaldi after her 6-3, 6-0 victory.

I have won a few doubles championships, so I know how to volley. I just usually only come in only to shake hands.”

In fact, Williams has won 13 majors and three gold medals when partnered by sister Venus –

another example of what a strong grip she has exerted over the game for the last 20 years. But it is her singles tally of 23 titles that will be one focus of Saturday’s final. Another victory, over Saturday’s opponent Naomi Osaka, would carry her level with Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24.

Osaka beat Madison Keys 6-2, 6-4 in the second semi-final on Thursday night, showing not only the heavy artillery that we already knew she possessed, but also huge mental poise.

The break-point statistics were the key: Osaka had four chances and took three of them, while Keys went 0 for 13.

When Rinaldi asked Osaka how she had staved off all those threats, she replied “This is going to sound really bad, but I was just thinking ‘I really want to play Serena.’” She is the first Japanese woman to reach a grand-slam final.

ISL: Mumbai City FC sign Vignesh

Will continue to improve my timing: Hima Das

MUMBAI, SEP 8 (IANS): Mumbai City FC (MCFC) on Saturday completed their last signing for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL), bringing on board India’s Under-23 player Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, the club said in a statement.

Vignesh had been part of the Ozone Academy setup for three years before he broke into the first team squad, aged just 17.

Since then, he has been an integral part of the team, playing for different Indian age-group squads.

His latest stint was being part of the Stephen Constantine coached U-23 squad, participating in the SAFF Suzuki Cup in Dhaka.

Submit expenditure accounts: NOA DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) has informed all the deputy commissioner & chairman of the district sports council and the president of all the sports association, who participated in the First Nagaland Olympic Games 2017 held from December 12-16, 2017 at Dimapur

to submit expenditure accounts with original vouchers to the NOA Treasurer K. Kire, IPS (Retd.) for the payment received from the Nagaland Olympic Association on two instalments on or before September 21, 2018 for conducting audit and further submission to the Sports Department.

GUWAHATI, SEP 8 (PTI): Asian Games gold medallist Hima Das said Saturday that she will continue to improve her timing and try to qualify for the Olympics in 2020.

“There is only two years for the Olympics and I do not know whether I will qualify or not but I will continue trying to improve my timing,” Das told reporters here.

The ace sprinter from Assam, popularly called ‘Dhing Express’, further said that the Athletics Federation of India and Indian Olympic Association along Hima Das with her coach will discuss and decide where she will The athlete further said appointed as Assam’s sports train. that she would concentrate ambassador, said she would “Wherever they send equally on 400 m and 200 take up the responsibility us to practice, we will go,” m. seriously and remain comshe said.

Hima, who has been mitted to sports.

She also thanked the Assam government for support in her endeavour, particularly its sports policy which she said will help in bringing more players to the forefront.

“Hopefully, at least 10-15 sportspersons will get medals in the next Asiad,” she added.

Rigorous training, good nutrition and practice in suitable weather are the key to success, she said and hoped the players will follow this regime to achieve it.

Hima arrived here yesterday to a rousing welcome after winning three medals, including a gold, at the recently concluded Asian Games at Jakarta and also won the gold medal in the World Under-20 Championships at Finland in July.

Luis Suarez scores brace in Uruguay’s 4-1 win over Mexico

Luis Suarez (9) celebrates his goal against the Mexico during the first half of an exhibition match at NRG Stadium Friday.

HOUSTON (US), SEP 8 (IANS): FC Barcelona forward Luis Suarez scored a brace in Uruguay’s 4-1 friendly win over Mexico at the NRG Stadium here.

While Suarez was the obvious standout for the South American squad, goalkeeper Fernando Muslera made equally important contributions in holding El Tri to just one goal, reports Efe news.

Uruguay opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Jose Gimenez emphatically headed home a corner kick from the right side by Jonathan Urretaviscaya.

The more than 50,000 spectators in attendance on Friday night then seemed to be in

for a treat when Mexico scored the equalizer just four minutes later on a penalty conversion by forward Raul Jimenez. But Suarez began taking over the game at the half-hour mark, first scoring on a remarkable free kick in the 31st minute and then completing his brace at the 40-minute mark with a risky Panenka-style penalty conversion.

The FC Barcelona superstar had won the penalty when he was taken down in the area

by Mexican defender Jesus Angulo.

Uruguay added one more insurance goal in the 58th minute when midfielder Gaston Pereiro headed home a “rabona” pass from Suarez.

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