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Vol XXIX No. 274
DIMAPUR, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00
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GoI backtracking on Framework Agreement NSCN(I-M) CHIEF TUCCU SAYS CAR IN NEUTRAL GEAR BECAUSE OF GoI NOT NSCN
Tinakali Sumi
DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) chairman, Q. Tuccu has accused government of India of backtracking from August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement signed by the two entities in the presence of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. In an exclusive interview to Nagaland Post, Tuccu admitted that due to misinterpretation of the Framework Agreement by government of India the negotiating parties were yet to concur on some core issues like separate Naga National Flag and Constitution. Tuccu, who is also the Yaruiwo of Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN), said NSCN would sign the final agreement provided government of India adhere to the agreed positions based on the Framework Agreement. Referring to Modi’s desire to sign the final agreement within three months, Tuccu said NSCN could visualise it as an “ultimatum” to the Nagas. Excerpts of the interview: NP: As the newly elected chairman/Yaruiwo of NSCN/GPRN what is your vision for your government and Nagas? Tuccu: Since time immemorial Nagas were independent.We have never been subjected by anyone. Before British left India, Nagas expressed our rights to live independently. Naga leaders in the past and present have been fighting for
NPC condemns Sep 6 firing incident KOHIMA, Sep 8 (NPN): Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) has expressed shock on the firing incident at Lamhai Namdi village on September 6. In a condemnation note, NPC chairman, Pedi Miachieo regretted that the incident occurred on the day when Nagas were observing the day of peace (September 6), the signing of ceasefire agreement between the Government of India and FGN by ceasing the hostilities and embracing peace. NPC said the incident will only create hatred and enmity, and urged the “conflicting parties” to embrace peace and forgiveness and settle the issue amicably. It stated that violence would only beget violence and only through love and prayer the summit of love can be achieved.
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our Independent right. Under the banner of NSCN, Nagas have entered a political dialogue with government of India. NSCN will continue to fight for the Nagas till our objective is fulfilled. NP: What is the status of the ongoing Talk with government of India? Tuccu: The agreed position between government of India and NSCN is “shared-sovereignty”. That means, neither India will be under Nagas nor Nagas under India but we will coexist on the basis of “shared-sovereignty”. However, government of India is not agreeable on separate Naga National Flag and Constitution due to which we are unable to conclude the Talk. NP: Is there any possibility for the two negotiating parties to come to an understanding regarding the demand for separate Naga Flag and Constitution? Tuccu: If government of India adheres to the agreed positions as mentioned in the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement then there would have been no misunderstanding between us. We agreed to coexist as two entities, that is, two nations on the basis of shared-sovereignty. NP: If government of India does not budge on the issue of separate Naga Flag and Constitution, what measures will your government take? Tuccu: We cannot reveal plan B. NP: Will NSCN walk out of Talk and subsequently break cease-fire if both negotiating parties remain
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adamant on these pressing issues? Tuccu: If government of India continues the Talk as per the agreed positions of Framework Agreement then there is no question of walking out of the Talk. Government of India is misinterpreting and backtracking from Framework Agreement and this is not acceptable to us. NP: According to Governor of Nagaland and government of India’s Interlocutor to Naga Peace Talks, R.N Ravi, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed to conclude the Talk within three months. Is there any possibility to conclude the Talk within three months? Tuccu: We could visualise this three months deadline as an ultimatum to the Nagas. Today, government of India is devising to undo whatever has been agreed upon by the two entities in the Framework Agreement. We will not accept anything less than what has been agreed upon. NSCN will only agree to conclude the Talk, within three months, if government of India adhere to our agreed positions based on
Framework Agreement. NP: Then when is Naga issue likely to be resolved? Tuccu: NSCN wants to resolve the Naga political issue at the earliest. However, we cannot agree to anything less than the agreed positions. NP: In a recent interview to Nagaland Post, the Interlocutor has likened the Talk to a switched on car engine in neutral gear. What do you have to say on this? Tuccu: The car is in neutral gear because of the government of India and not NSCN. NP: What is NSCN/ GPRN position with respect to WC of NNPGs joining the ongoing Peace Process? Tuccu: Government of India is engaging NNPGs because they are agreeable to remain within Indian Union and Constitution. Their position is favourable to government of India and that is why they are engaged in it. NSCN/GPRN is for sovereign Naga. We will not betray the right and aspirations of the Nagas. NP: What will be NSCN/GPRN’s position if government of India goes ahead and sign a final agreement with WC of NNPGs? Tuccu: NNPGs position is favourable to government of India. It depends on government of India whether to sign an agreement with them or not, it is up to them. However, NSCN will not remain a mute spectator; we will work out our own strategy. NP: Government of
India has maintained that there will be only “One Talk and One Solution. What do you have to say on this? Tuccu: Mr. R.N Ravi knows what he meant by “One Talk, One Solution”. NP: Your government wrote a letter to Prime Minister expressing displeasure over reducing the Talk to “mere governor” level. Since then you have held Talks with the Interlocutor, R.N. Ravi, have you come to an understanding? Tuccu: The commitment before entering the Talk with government of India was – Talk shall be at the highest level; venue of the Talk shall be outside India, in a third country and Talk will be held without any pre-condition. Since then the Talk has been held at the Prime Minister level, however, today the Talk has been reduced to a Governor’s level. This is not acceptable to us. If government of India feels that Ravi should continue as Interlocutor, as he has detail knowledge of the Naga issue, then we will agree to it provided the Talk continues at the Prime Minister level. We cannot continue the Talk at the Governor’s level. NP: What is your message for the Nagas? Tuccu: I appeal the Nagas to be more consistent and patient till the final solution is signed with government of India. GPRN is a people’s government; we will not betray the Nagas, we will hold consultative meeting with the Naga public before signing of the final agreement.
Lander Vikram located on Lunar surface: ISRO chief Bengaluru, Sep 8 (PTI): The Chandrayaan2’s Vikram module has been located on the Lunar surface and it must have been a hard-landing, ISRO chairman K Sivan said on Sunday, in an admission that the planned soft-landing wasn’t successful. Yes, we have located the lander on the Lunar surface. It must have been a hard-landing, Sivan told PTI. He said the lander rover Pragyan is housed inside it was located by on-board cameras of the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. Asked if the lander was damaged during the hard-landing, he said: That we do not know. Sivan said efforts to establish contact with the lander were continuing. India’s mission to softland on moon suffered a setback during the wee hours on Saturday, with ‘Vikram’ module losing communication with ground stations, just 2.1 km from the lunar surface during its final descent. Considered as the most complex” stage of the country’s second expedition to the moon, the Lander was on a powered decent for a soft-landing when it lost the communication. “Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from the
Vikram landing trajectory. Photo: YouTube/ISRO Official
lander to ground stations was lost,” Sivan had said. “The data is being analysed”, he had added at the Mission Operations Complex at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) here. The successful landing would have made India the fourth country after erstwhile USSR, the US and China to achieve a softlanding on the moon, also the first to launch a mission to the unexplored south pole of the Moon. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is healthy and safe in the Lunar orbit, an ISRO official said after the lander lost contact with ground stations minutes before the touchdown on Moon’s surface. “The orbiter is healthy, intact, functioning normally and safely in the Lunar orbit,” the official told PTI. The mission life of the 2,379-kg orbiter is one year.
The orbiter payloads would conduct remote-sensing observations from a 100km orbit. C h a n d r aya a n - 2 , a follow-on mission to the Chandrayaan-1 mission undertaken more than a decade ago, comprises an orbiter, lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan). The orbiter carries eight scientific payloads for mapping the lunar surface and study the exosphere (outer atmosphere) of the Moon. ISRO on September 2 successfully carried out the separation of lander Vikram (with rover Pragyan housed inside) from the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. The Vikram module, which was supposed to carry out various tests on the lunar soil, had completed the rough braking phase as planned and entered the phase of fine braking at an altitude of 2.1 km, when it lost communication.
‘Vikram’, named after Dr Vikram A Sarabhai, the father of the Indian Space Programme, was designed to execute a soft-landing on the lunar surface, and to function for one lunar day, which is equivalent to about 14 earth days. The rover was to roll down from the lander explore the surrounding lunar terrain, a few hours after the planned soft-landing. The Chandrayaan-2 is a Rs 978-crore unmanned moon mission (satellite cost Rs 603 crore, GSLV MK III cost Rs 375 crore). India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV MkIII-M1 successfully launched the 3,840-kg Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft into the Earth’s orbit on July 22. The spacecraft began its journey towards the moon leaving the earth’s orbit in the dark hours on August 14, after a crucial manoeuver called Trans Lunar Insertion that was carried out by ISRO to place the spacecraft on “Lunar Transfer Trajectory.” The spacecraft successfully entered the lunar orbit on August 20 by performing Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuver. On September 2, ‘Vikram’ successfully separated from the orbiter, following which two deorbiting manoeuvres were performed to bring the lander closer to the Moon.
Centre not to touch Art 371; no illegal immigrant to be allowed: Amit Shah Guwahati, Sep 8 (PTI): The Centre will “not touch” Article 371 of the Indian Constitution that is applicable to the Northeast and not a single illegal immigrant would be allowed in the region, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. After Article 370 was abrogated in Jammu and Kashmir, there were attempts to “misinform and misguide” the people of the Northeast that Article 371 would be scrapped by the Centre, the Home Minister said in his inaugural address at the 68th plenary session of the North East Council (NEC) here. “I have clarified in Parliament that this is not going to happen and I am saying it again today in the presence of eight chief ministers of the Northeast that both the Articles are different and the Centre will not touch Article 371,” Shah said. The Constituent Assembly had framed Article 370 as a temporary provision but Article 371 is about special provisions in the Northeast and there is a vast difference between the two, Shah said. “I think it is important to clarify the difference between the two. Let me make it clear that the Prime Minister and the BJP government respects Article 371 and 371 (A),” he said. Most of the States that have been accorded special provisions under Article 371 are in the Northeast and the special status aims to preserve their tribal culture. There was an attempt to give a wrong message that the BJP-led government would scrap Article 371 and this was done by people who did not want peace in the
Jethmalani passes away
Ram Jethmalani
N e w D e l hi , S e p 8 (PTI): Eminent jurist and former Union minister Ram Jethmalani passed away on Sunday at the age of 95, his family members said. Jethmalani breathed his last at 7.45 am at his official residence in New Delhi, his son Mahesh Jethmalani told PTI. Mahesh and other close acquaintances said Ram Jethmalani was not keeping well for a few months. He passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14, his son said. Besides Mahesh Jethmalani, the former Union minister is survived by his daughter based in the US. His other daughter, Rani Jethmalani, died in 2011. Jethmalani was the Union law minister and also the Urban development minister during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government. He also served as Supreme Court Bar Association president in 2010. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Jethmalani, saying the country has lost an “exceptional” lawyer and an “iconic figure” who made rich contributions in courts and Parliament.
Amit Shah addresses the 68th Plenary Session of North Eastern Council, in Guwahati, Sunday. (PTI)
Northeast or the region to become an engine of development, Shah said. On the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Home Minister said, “Questions are being raised about the NRC by different sections but today I just want to say this that the BJP-led government is committed to ensure that not a single illegal immigrant enters the region.” The NRC has also been completed within the stipulated time-frame, he added. Shah’s visit comes just days after the publication of the final NRC in the state on August 31. Pointing out that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi there has been a “drastic decline” in terrorism and militant activities, Shah said, “I do not want to quote statistics but the entire country and the world knows that we have been able to control it.” There are still misguided people who indulge in armed activities but “our minds are open and hands stretched for those who want to lay down arms. For those who want to continue, the governments at the Centre and the state will follow a zero-tolerance policy,” he said. The misguided people who take up arms are “our
own but are tools in the hands of vested foreign forces”, he said. He further pointed out that border dispute between the different states of the Northeast is a major issue which must end. “If Indo-Bangla border dispute can be resolved, why not disputes among our states in the region? Rise above border disputes and support each other, so that the region can develop together,” Shah added. “Modiji has given top priority to the development of the Northeast and he was the first Prime Minister in 40 years to attend a NEC meeting at Shillong”, he said. “No Congress Prime Minister had attended a NEC meeting and though I do not want to make a political statement but among all the eight Chief Ministers present at the meeting today, none are from the Congress but all are North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) constituents”, Shah said. Earlier, the Northeast was known for terrorism, drug trafficking, illegal immigration, social tensions but now it is known for development, infrastructure, sports, connectivity and Look East Policy, the Home Minister pointed out.
CIHSR rejects NPRAAF allegations DIMAPUR, SEP 8 (NPN): Christian Institute of Health Science and Research (CIHSR), Referral Hospital Dimapur has rejected the allegations levelled by the Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) as baseless, ignorant of the ground reality and factually incorrect. In a rejoinder, CIHSR director, Dr. Sedevi Angami said the institute was conceived to meet the healthcare needs of the state of Nagaland and North eastern region, and is governed by a society comprising of Nagaland government, Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) New Delhi and Christian Medical Centre (CMC) Vellore. On NPRAAF’s allegation that the Referral Hospital was revitalized with an estimated project cost of Rs 4,012.92 lakh after the hospital remained dormant and that government of Nagaland entered into tripartite agreement by signing a MoU with the EHA New Delhi and CMC Vellore on January 25, 2005, the director said EHA and CMC being charitable organisations cannot invest and also the institute did not receive any fund from any foreign agency. On the functioning of the management, the director said that the hospital was governed by an administrative committee and officers, who met every week to take decisions and therefore one man cannot take any decision.
CIHSR also partnered with various organisations and has adopted two blocks – Dhansiripar and Medziphema in developing services and capacity of health personnel. The institute offered five paramedical courses while three has been upgraded to bachelor courses. Besides this, the institute offered three post graduate DNB degree courses under the National Board of examinations in Family medicine, General surgery and Internal medicine. For admission to these academic courses, the director said that it followed the MoU guidelines of minimum 50% seat reservation for students from Nagaland. Apart from providing health services, the institute also run a special school for children with special needs, where the staffs regularly trained schools, churches and NGOs in related to people with learning difficulties. The director further said that the institute is planning to have an integrated centre for disability and is also working towards a regional paramedical institute with several paramedical allied health courses. In the light of the above, the director said labelling the institute as “commercial institution” has done a great disservice to the scores of staff, who have given up their lucrative job opportunities to extend their service to the people of the state. (Full text on p-6) K Y M C
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NSA special talk on media and professionalism in 21st century
Resource person, Bhupendra Chaubey with NSA officials and scholars. DIMAPUR: Naga Scholars Association (NSA) organised a special talk at School of International Studies (SIS), JNU, New Delhi on the theme, “Media and professionalism in the 21st century” by Bhupendra Chaubey, executive editor, CNN News18, and host of daily show, “VIEWPOINT” on September 7. A press release from NSA president, Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan and general secretary, Dr. Lungthuyang Riamei stated that, Bhupendra Chaubey began with an opening note that the current media dynam-
ics in India was unsound, considering the unpleasant changes in the political, social and economic environment of the country. He remarked that there has been a fundamental shift in the media landscape of India. Unlike in the past where media could be critical and navigate complex discourses concerning the country, Chaubey said that the present ecosystem was not conducive to such critical thinking. Chaubey asserted that the fundamental challenge of the 21st century was to curb the weaning space for an open
discourse. He added that it would be healthier to move beyond media whipping and create more platforms where one can engage in meaningful discourse as an agent of political change. In the context of North East India, he acknowledged the neglect of the mainstream media, and emphasized upon the importance of bridging this gap but stressed that this should not happen at the cost of the diversity of India. To a few questions on problems of media outreach and media sensation-
alism, he acknowledged the failure of media to reach out to remote areas and the involvement of media in sensationalizing news because of the role of money in media production. Earlier, session was chaired by Dr. Sushmita Dasgupta, chief economist, JPC and also sociologist and social activist, welcome address was delivered by Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan and Dr. Lungthuyang Riamei proposed vote of thanks. The rapporteurs were Chibenthung Yanthan and Pamyo Chamroy, Ph. D scholars, JNU.
EIS celebrates ‘Grandparents’ Day’ at House of Friendship old age home
ZUF condemns Sept 6 incident
Grandparents being serenaded with a special song during the programme. DIMAPUR: Euro International School (EIS) Midland, Dimapur celebrated “Grandparents Day” at the House of Friendship (HOF), old age home on September 7. A press release from EIS Dimapur principal, Sandeep K Jain stated that, the grandparents of the school children were taken to the old age home to celebrate the occasion with
the senior citizens present there. A short film dedicated to the grandparents was shown to them, followed by various games and activities participated by everyone. They sang, danced and even walked the ramp like models. The school principal, Sandeep K Jain thanked Akokla Pongen and the entire team of the House of
Friendship for allowing the school to celebrate the special occasion with them. On behalf of the parents of Euro International School, an RO water purifier was also donated and installed at the old age home. The same activities were also simultaneously held at Euro International School (Chekiye centre) as well.
DIMAPUR: Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has strongly condemned the incident of September 6 at Lamhainamdi village, wherein some group of people fired automatic guns and burned down houses including a church. A condemnation by ZUF home secretary, James Kamei stated that, Lamhainamdi village has been living with different communities and working towards peaceful co-existence. However, to its surprise, Zeliangrong United Front stated that neighboring communities’ have taken advantage of the peace loving nature of Zeliang people for their own benefit. Zeliangrong United Front therefore appeals to the different communities’ living in Zeliangrong country (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) to respect the sentiments of its people for peaceful and lasting coexistence. Zeliangrong United Front also stated that it will continue to work to defend its right, land, resources and its people at any cost.
USSC irked by shortage of teachers DIMAPUR: United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has urged the department of School Education to address the issue of shortage of teachers at Government Schools under its jurisdiction at the earliest. The union in a press release by its vice president, Samuel B Sangtam and assistant general secretary, Tsinghose T Sangtam stated that during their annual tour at its sub headquarter Longkhim/Chare from August 9-13, it found out of shortage of teachers faced by the schools. The student body while reaffirming to work for the welfare of the students said that it will continue to carry out checking to ensure that students’ community were not deprived of the facilities. During the tour, the release stated that Rural Development and Primary Health Centre (PHC) were not functioning well and in this regard, it warned the employees under its jurisdiction to discharge their assign duties sincerely. Further, USSC warned of direct action against the defaulters if found repeating in the coming days.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
news in Brief ANFPSA meeting: All Nagaland Fair Price Shop Association (ANFPSA) has informed all its dealers of urban and rural in Dimapur that there will be a meeting at Nagaland Contractor and Supplier Union (NCSU) on September 9, 10 a.m. All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. RTO Kohima informs: Regional transport officer (RTO) Kohima has informed that, in view of the training on VAHAN 4.0 for the officers and staff members of RTO Kohima, there will be no public interview from September 9 to 13. LCN, ZCN, ZWS general convention: Liangmai Council Nagaland (LCN), Zeme Council Nagaland (ZCN) and Zeliang Welfare Society (ZWS) has informed that there will be a general convention of Zeliang people in Nagaland on September 13, 11 a.m at St. Xavier College auditorium Jalukie town. All concerned organisations, village representatives, church bodies, responsible leaders and officers of Zeliang tribe of Nagaland have been requested to positively attend the meet to evolve people’s voice for the existence of an apex Zeliang organisation in future. LSU informs on cultural day: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has informed that 2nd LSU cultural day-cum-literary festival will be held on September 23 at town hall, Wokha. All schools and colleges of Wokha district are to submit list of participants to LSU office during working hours or submit soft copy through Whatsapp at 8014821587, on or before September 14. Essay writing, recitation, spelling bee and folk fusion song (not exceeding 15-20 members) will be conducted in local dialect. There will also be an open competition for weaving, knitting and basket making competition irrespective of all ages on the same day. Participants for the open competition have been requested to bring their own materials.
DEF Wokha organises free medical camp
DIMAPUR: Free medical camp was organised by Unit Family Welfare, DEF Wokha in collaboration with CMO office Wokha and Sakhi-One Stop Centre (OSC) at SP office Wokha. A press release from Sakhi-OSC Wokha centre administrator, Renthunglo Kikon stated that, Sepenro ASHA co-coordinator
DIMAPUR: Private College Association Nagaland (PCAN) office bearers visited three colleges on September 6 to connect colleges in Nagaland for common goals of quality in higher education, exchange learning programmes, mutual cooperation, collaboration and solidarity. A press release from PCAN desk, stated that, PCAN team led by the president, Dr P.S. Lorin, principal of Testso College along with Dr C.P. Anto, principal, NEISSR, S.C. Singh, principal, Immanuel College and Dr T.K. Jana, principal, Mt. Mary College, Dimapur visited Tuli College, Jubilee Memorial College and Peoples College at Mokokchung district in the first round. At Tuli the team held a brief meeting with Dr. Abdul Kabir Ahmed, principal of Tuli College and the administrator. Dr Lorin, president PCAN exalted the principals, teachers and students and shared the objectives of the organization. Dr Lorin also called for linkages with princi-
Dr Yartenla, Dy CMO addressing the gathering during the Medical officers and vertical programme officers during the review meeting. meeting.
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NHM CMO office Peren Pezanguno Celine Secii stated that the meeting was attended by the district programme officers, medical officers and health workers from all the health centers, DAPCU, NHP, district and block program management unit staff, NHM. Dy. CMO highlighted about the 11th common review mission (CRM) under national health mission (NHM) visit to the state in the month of October and requested all medical officers and health workers
to maintain proper reports, register and to check their reports thoroughly. She also informed about the reporting formats against the usage of bio medical equipment maintenance and requests the health units to call a toll free number in case of any problem. She informed about the format for tobacco users registry and that it should be used in all OPDs. She further added that incentives for JSY & JSSK should be given directly to
the beneficiaries through bank transfer or if there was no bank, it could be done through postal service. She urged the health workers to create awareness to all beneficiaries to open their account in the post office if bank is not possible. DPM Elizabeth, reminded about the reporting formats of the maternal and child death surveillance and response (MCDSR) and requested the health units to submit the complete performance
women or girls who are or may be a potential victim of violence and avail the facility provided by women crisis centre. About 118 people participated in the free medical camp and Dr. Khesili MO IDSP gave free health check up and distributed medicines accordingly. The programme was chaired by Mr. Khriesaviko ABI.
PCAN visits three private colleges in Mokokchung
PCAN members with faculty of People’s College Mokokchung. pals of all the colleges to join hands in the collective endeavours to improve quality in higher education in the state. Some of the upcoming programmes of PCAN includes intercollege sports meet for private and government colleges in the later part of January 2020. S.C. Singh, principal, Immanuel College ad-
Monthly district review meetings held in Peren, Zunheboto
DIMAPUR: Monthly district review meetings of medical officers were held at Peren and Zunheboto districts on September 4 and 5 respectively. Peren: Chief medical office, Peren district under the chairmanship of deputy chief medical officer (DCMO) Dr. Yartenla, held its district review meeting on September 4, at CMO conference hall, chief medical office, New Headquarter, Peren. A press release from district media officer,
spoke on the importance of iodized salt consumption and demonstrated the dissimilarity of iodized and non-iodized salt and encouraged the public to consume iodized salt to avoid health complications. Renthunglo Kikon, introduced the scope and functions of OSC Wokha and requested the community to help and assist any
certificate format for the burial pit construction to the NHP team Peren at the earliest. Dr. Nukshisangla, DPO RCH/UIP reminded about the submission of microplanning for routine immunization. She also highlighted how to maintain cold chain and the importance to track the drop out children for immunization. She highlighted and explained about the Poshan Maah 2019 which is being celebrated from September 1 to 30, to promote nutri-
tion and health through convergent action in the community and creation of mass awareness down to the village level with the aim to reach each and every household. Zunheboto: Monthly review meeting of medical officers (MO) and vertical programme officers (VPO) was conducted on September 5 at the CMO office, Zunheboto. A press release from district media officer, CMO office Zunheboto, Shekho Sophie, stated that CMO, Zunheboto, Dr. C W Tungoe, in his welcome address urged concern MO in charge to provide health care that was quality oriented and sensitive to the needs of community. He further stated that issues such as inability to perform up to the expectation due to non-availability of inadequate infrastructure and facilities should not happen. Dr. K. Akaho Sema, delivered a brief orientation about RCH, monthly reporting, Poshan Maah, ambulance usage and book of account. Officers reviewed about various ongoing activities in the district.
dressed the team encouraging the faculty members and principals and shared his experience. Dr. C.P. Anto in his message highlighted the importance of networking with PCAN. Dr. Kumar Jana another member who accompanied the team also addressed the gathering. Nungshi Jamir the administrator of Tuli Col-
lege shared the hardships faculty members and the management has to undergo in running a private college with meagre help and support from the government. He also appreciated Imna Imchen minister, Technical and Higher Education for understanding the situation of private colleges.
CFC Nagaland organises marriage enrichment retreat programme
KOHIMA, SEP 8 (NPN): Couples for Christ (CFC) Nagaland conducted “Marriage enrichment retreat 1 & 2” at St. Ignatius Parish, Razeba, Phek from September 6 to 8, with Rev. Fr. James Sangtam as the main celebrant on Sunday for the Holy Eucharist. A press release from CFC Nagaland chapter head and state coordinator, Mengukhrietuo Marcus stated that, Rev. Fr. Sangtam gave his special blessing to all the couples who renewed their marriage vows. The programme was held for couples to discover more clearly and intimately God’s plan, where couples can have an opportunity to
come before the Lord and present themselves as a living oblation. The retreat is to provide the couple participants with an overall environment that is conducive to learning about and living out God’s plan and call to them. Retreat has seven talks which not only present teachings based on the Bible, but also practical guidelines for daily living. Serving God through Christian marriage was shared by Zasi Stany Rume while Kehouletuo Alexander talked on “Christian couple as a pastoral team.” Other speakers of the programme included Kevilenuo Liza, Sarhünyi John and Mengukhrietuo Marcus.
NSCN (I-M) condolence DIMAPUR: Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) has expressed grief at the untimely demise of late Temsukhaba Yaden, khapur of Union Territory (UT), GPRN, son of Moatuba Yaden of Merangkong village under Ao region on September 8. A condolence note from NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that, late Temsu had joined national service as khapur of UT on December 1, 2017 and served the Naga nation with unwavering national spirit until his demise. MIP also stated that while the void created will be difficult to fill in, the NSCN (I-M) has recorded his name in the pages of Naga history and his sacrifices will be cherished. GPRN conveyed its deep condolences to the bereaved family members and pray to the Almighty God to grant his soul eternal peace and rest. K Y M C
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WEATHER FORECAST september 9
(Temperature in ºC)
Max Min
Agartala Cloudy, a thunderstorm
32 26
Aizawl
A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 26 21
Guwahati A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 32 26 Imphal
Cloudy, a t-storm in spots
29 22
Itanagar A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy
29 23
Shillong
Cloudy, a t-storm in the area
24 19
Kohima
Cloudy, a heavy thunderstorm 24 19
Dimapur Cloudy, a stray thunderstorm
32 24
Cloudy, a shower or t-storm
25 20
Tuensang Cloudy, a shower or t-storm
20 16
A stray p.m. thunderstorm
26 21
Zunheboto Cloudy, a shower or t-storm
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Medical team with the participating community.
DIMAPUR: District health society (DHS) Zunheboto conducted reproductive child health (RCH) campcum-MMU camp at Tizu Island SC, Zunheboto on September 8. A press release from CMO office, Zunheboto, district media officer Shekho Sophie stated that, Tizu Island SC covers 10 surrounding villages and was one of the hard to reach area under Zunheboto district. Health services and medicines were provided
free of cost to all the patients. Family planning services were also made available for eligible couples. Dropped out and left out children were identified and vaccinated. Screening for diabetes, hypertension, syphilis, various ailment like viral fever, geriatric and other routine examinations were also done. The camp administered 112 OPDs, 22 Mp test, 23 Hb test, 41 RBS, 22 HIV test, 64 children were screened for 4 Ds and 35 was referred to higher
Leprosy case detection campaign held for medical officers
Medical officers during the training for leprosy case detection in Dimapur.
DIMAPUR: Leprosy case detection campaign (LCDC) for medical officers under CMO Dimapur was held at CMO’s conference hall on September 6. A press release from zonal leprosy officer (ZLO) Dimapur, Dr. Heto Swu stated that, the LCDC would be carried for a week during which the field workers will carry out activities to report suspected leprosy case for confirmation. Dr.
Ahu Sekhose, state leprosy officer (SLO), Nagaland stated that LCDC will be conducted in 50 districts across the country where the grade-2 disability is more than 3%. Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, CMO Dimapur said that early detection can cure leprosy and therefore emphasised on developing a comprehensive micro-plan to ensure that all areas of the district are covered.
The training was divided in two sessions. During the first session Dr. S. K. Dey, consultant NLEP Nagaland highlighted on leprosy and its effects. He also oriented the MOs on the diagnosis and classifications of leprosy cases. Dr. Heto Swu, ZLO Dimapur oriented the trainees on micro-planning and programme implementation of the campaign activities.
facilities. FGD and one to one sessions were carried out on child health, maternal health, vector borne and HIV/AIDS. Pamphlets and leaflets were distributed free. The team was led by Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH & UIP, Dr. Renchamo, MO, Suruhoto PHC, Dr. Kipito, Dr. Liza, DPM, DVBDC, DPO-DAPCU, BPM, RBSK-co, counsellor, ASHA-co, nurses, lab. tech and surveillance workers.
PFP first meeting held in Jakhama DIMAPUR: First People’s Forum for Peace (PFP) meeting programme was held at Panchayat Hall, Jakhama village on September 7. A press release from Peace Channel stated that, Alino S Chishi, peace animator facilitated the meeting and Vitono Gugu Haralu, Peace Channel coordinator highlighted how members of the forum can work individually and collectively to promote peace and harmony in the community. Members present in the meeting openly shared their concerns and perspectives for peace and conflict at community level. The discussions led to a common understanding on peace as harmony with oneself and with others while conflict as disagreements, differences in opinions and perceptions. At the end members of the forum agreed to meet regularly. PFP is a forum for analyzing conflict situation at people’s level and exploring new strategies for building peace at individual, group and community levels.
Porba village organises farmer’s day DIMAPUR: Porbami Farrmers Union (PFU) organised farmer’s day on September 6, at Panchayat Hall, Porba village, with joint director, department of Agriculture, Nagaland, K Remphamo Lotha, as guest speaker. A press release from ACTO, KVK Phek, Dr. Rinku Bharali, stated that the guest speaker encouraged farmers to take up organic cultivation practices for better health and higher income generation. He also urged farming community to access facilities provided by the department. Secretary, PFU, Vebi Chiero, presented annual report on the activities undertaken in the village and benefits reaped from it. HO, Pfutsero, Senti Longchar, informed that facility for cardamom drying was available with the department and urged farmers to avail the facility. Best three farmers’ awards were also given during the programme. An exhibition-cum-sale was also displayed in the venue. Officials from Horticulture Research Farm, Pfutsero, SBI, Pfutsero, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Phek, SDAO, Pfutsero, ATMA, Phek, NSRLM, Phek and NGOs attended the programme.
Department of Political Science, Eastern Christian College (ECC), Padumpukhuri, visited veteran Naga politician and former chief minister of Nagaland and former governor of Odisha, Dr. S.C Jamir at his residence Chumoukedima on September 6 as a part of exposure study to understand the ongoing Naga political issues, its problems and prospects. Altogether 45 Political Science honours students from BA 5th semester and two teachers were part of the exposure trip. (ECC media cell)
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A press release from church & mission secretary YBBA Khalenmew Yimchunger, stated that the resource person spoke on “career and employment scenario in Nagaland.” In the second session, Yimchungrü Tribal Council (YTC) general secretary Laji, shared his thoughts on “Yimchungrü
tribal vision and role of students” and John Tochimong delivered exhortation. The programme was chaired by Tsuyihba and welcome address was delivered by YBC Kohima pastor Longri. College students from in and around Kohima attended the conclave.
Girl child legal week programme held under BBBP
Girl child legal week programme under BBBP at Phek on September 7.
KOHIMA, SEP 8 (NPN): An awareness programme for girl child legal week under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was held at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Phek on Saturday. The programme was organized by district administration and district level centre for women (DLCW), Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Phek in collaboration with SakhiOne Stop Centre (OSC), Social Welfare department and District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Phek. A release informed that 450 participants joined the programme and the
target group included adolescence girls from classes 8-12 of government and private institutions. SDO (Civil) HQ, Phek T. Lemlila Sangtam delivered keynote address and highlighted the importance of girl child legal rights. She also stressed on various topics like, alarming declined in girl child sex ratio in Phek district according to 2001- 2011 census. Role play on “child sexual abuse” was presented by the students of GHSS Phek. Case worker SakhiOSC, Vevohulu Chuzho highlighted on different services available in OSC. DCPO Phek Ketubu
spoke on child protection services in the district, Kenienuo Swuro spoke on legal aspects on child rights and protection. She highlighted on important topics like importance of Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act and procedure of filing FIR. District coordinator DLCW, MSK Phek Veposelu Naroh also spoke on the occasion while greeting was shared by GHSS Phek principal Kedaye Thong Women welfare officer, DLCW MSK Phek Vilenuo Kapu chaired the programme. IEC materials were distributed to the participants.
MTC bids farewell to outgoing principal
(8 from Left) Outgoing MTC principal, Dr. Apeni Lotha with association professors, assistant professors at the programme.
DIMAPUR: Mount Tiyi College (MTC) Wokha organised a felicitationcum-farewell programme for outgoing principal, Dr. Apeni Lotha on September 7 in a grand function held at its college premises. A press release from MTC vice principal Amos Ovung stated that, Dr. Lotha has been promoted as additional director and HoD of Higher Education, Nagaland. Speakers
Anti-tobacco awareness at Hornbill School
DIMAPUR: The first ever Yimchungrü college students conclave organised by Yimchungrü Baptist Borü Amukhungto (YBBA) missions was held on September 7, at Yimchungrü Baptist Church Kohima with TaFMA, project director Dr. Hovithal Sothu, as resource person.
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DIMAPUR: The school management along with the tobacco control committee of Hornbill School, Chekiye village, Dimapur, organised anti-tobacco awareness programme for the staff and students in the school auditorium on September 4. A press release from member, DTCC, chairman, school tobacco control committee, headmaster, Hornbill School M.K. Jana stated resource persons Imkumla Aier and Medo from National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), highlighted on the dangers of tobacco use in children and adults and also the various laws in place to control tobacco abuse. T h e p r o g r a m m e, chaired by AHM Kiyezhe Sumi, AHM, was organised with an aim to reaffirm the school’s tobacco-free status to its fullest extent.
in the function highlighted the contributions and sacrifices Dr. Lotha has made in many areas for the college in terms of physical infrastructure facilities and for the all-round development of the college and students. She introduced the ICT facilities in the institution and the promotion of computer literacy for the students, whereby the college conference/seminar hall has been equipped with the
latest ICT equipments like smart board, etc including the automated library. Speakers also said that Dr. Lotha was a humble, sincere and a disciplined educationist and the first Ph.D degree holder among the Lotha women and the first Lotha woman to have served as principal of a government college. Dr. Apeni Lotha also took courageous decision in taking the college for NAAC assessment amidst
acute shortage of teachers and many other challenges and came out successful, whereby MTC now stands as one among the 20 percent assessed higher educational institutions in India. The vice principal, faculty members, ministerial staff and the students of MTC while wishing her the best in her future endeavour also agreed that she was leaving the college with good records.
Skill development and entrepreneurship training held at JNV KOHIMA, SEP 8 (NPN): One-day training on skill development and entrepreneurship was conducted on September 7 initiated by the managing chairman, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Kohima and SDO (C) Kohima, Shaying Sheu. A press release from managing chairman of JNV Kohima stated that, the training was jointly sponsored and managed by the managing chairman and the school authorities. Resource persons from department of CoOperative Society conducted hands on training and demonstrated on how to prepare and make washing powder and dish washing gel. The hand on training-cum-demonstration programme was attended by all the students and teachers of JNV Kohima numbering to more than
250 participants. After the trainingcum-demonstration programme, a session on entrepreneurship and self-employment was
conducted to encourage the students and teachers alike to start their own business and becoming an entrepreneur at the same time.
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3 foreigners, ‘accepted’ in final NRC, now found ‘rejected’
GUWAHATI/MORIGAON, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): In what has been alleged as a “gross manipulation” of data pertaining to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, three persons of a family from Morigaon district -- whose names were found to be “accepted” in the final list published on August 31 despite being declared as “non-citizens” by a Foreigners’ Tribunal in 2016 -- suddenly figured on the list as “rejected” during a random check undertaken by EastMojo on the NRC website on Saturday. The story dates back to June 13, 2016, when Jubeda Begum, wife of Dil Mohammad, along with her sons Giasuddin Ahmed and Md Jahar Ali and daughter Sahida Begum of Pub Mikirbheta village under Mikirbheta police station of Morigaon district were declared as “foreigners” under Section 2 (a) of the Foreigner’s Act, 1946 by a Foreigner’s Tribunal (FT) in Morigaon. However, despite that, Jubeda Begum, Md Jahar Ali and Sahida Begum managed to get their names included in the final NRC that was published in Assam on August 31. Following this, the Assam Public Works (APW), one of the main petitioners on NRC at the Supreme Court (SC), filed a case at
Jubeda Begum, Md Jahar Ali and Sahida Begum have already vacated their house in Morigaon district to evade arrest. EastMojo image Geetanagar police station in Guwahati on September 4 against the three persons. The police then registered a case (bearing no: 382/2019 u/s 167/34 IPC) in this regard. The copy of the NRC (ARN 101830402030162301199) screenshot enclosed by Assam Public Works in its FIR at Geetanagar police station in Guwahati as proof of inclusion of the names of some ‘foreigners’ in the final NRC. The screenshot was reportedly taken on August 31, the day the final NRC was published in Assam When contacted, Dhr ubajyoti Talukdar, general secretary of APW, confirmed that they had indeed filed a case. Apart from other documents, the APW also enclosed the copy of the NRC screenshot as proof of inclusion of the three persons’ names in the
final NRC. “We took screenshot, which has already been enclosed in the FIR, soon after the release of the final NRC on August 31, 2019,” Talukdar told EastMojo. However, when EastMojo checked the Application Receipt Number (ARN) of the three people after completing an investigation at Niz-Mikirbheta village of Morigaon district, it was found that on Saturday, the names of those people were mysteriously shown as “excluded” from the final RC. Clueless about what was happening, EastMojo then contacted Talukdar again. “We took the printout of the ARN of these people soon after the release of the final NRC. On August 31, against ARN 101830402030162301199, status was shown as Jubeda Begum (accept), Md Jahar Ali (accept) and Sahida
Four UDP members of JHADC join BJP
The four who joined the BJP are JHADC chairman Lakhon Biam, Krishon Langstang, Treilang Suchiang and Dawan Lyngdoh. Shillong, Sep 8 (PTI): Four elected members of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) belonging to the United Democratic Party (UDP) have joined the BJP, a party leader said on Sunday. The four who joined the BJP are JHADC chairman Lakhon Biam, Krishon Langstang, Treilang Suchiang and Dawan Lyngdoh.
T h e f o u r JA H D C members were handed the membership forms and were felicitated by BJP Meghalaya unit president Shibun Lyngdoh in the presence of party spokesperson Nalin Kohli. BJP leader and state Minister A L Hek and party MLA Sanbor Shullai welcomed the four JAHDC members to the partys fold and wished them the best.
Hek, in his short speech exhorted that the BJP will form the government on its own in the state in 2023. Meanwhile, UDP general secretary Jemino Mawthoh said there is no threat to the NPP-led executive committee in the JHADC. Both BJP and UDP are members of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government led by Conrad Sangma.
Begum (accept). This means that their names were indeed included in the final NRC,” he explained. If Talukdar is to be believed, then how did the scene change dramatically in less than a week? Expressing serious concern over the issue, the APW leader then explained further that the organisation had filed the case on September 4. Accordingly, it was widely published in the media the next moment. “Now, after a gap of two days, on September 7, we find that the ‘accept’ status has been converted as ‘reject’. We will definitely approach the court in this regard,” Talukdar alleged. Terming it a serious matter, Subhash Chandra Keyal, assistant solicitor general of India, Gauhati High Court, said that after publication of the supplementary list, nobody can change it. “If any complaint is filed or anomalies are detected, it can only be rectified by filing an appeal. I think it’s a serious matter, it should be investigated by the authorities concerned,” Keyal added. Giving reference of another person, Miraj Ali, who was arrested on September 5 for allegedly submitting forged documents for inclusion in the final list of NRC, APW’s Talukdar further alleged that Ali was in the
‘accepted’ list till September 6. But the next day, his name was shown as ‘rejected’, he alleged. Jubeda Begum, Md Jahar Ali and Sahida Begum have already vacated their house (in pic) at Niz-Mikirbheta village in Morigaon district to evade arrest Meanwhile, desperate attempts to talk with senior officers responsible for preparation of NRC at Mikirbheta village under Morigaon district turned futile as no one was ready to talk with the media. The story so far A Foreigner’s Tribunal (FT) in Morigaon on June 13, 2016 declared Jubeda Begum, Md Jahar Ali, Sahida Begum and Giasuddin Ahmed as foreigners under Section 2 (a) of the Foreigner’s Act, 1946. They had illegally entered into India (Assam) from Bangladesh after the cut-off date i.e., March 25, 1971 and accordingly declared as foreigners, the tribunal in its judgment observed. All of them have the common Application Receipt Number (ARN) -- 101830402030162301199 -- with address that reads as ‘Mikirbheta 3 NRC Seva Kendras (NSK), Niz Mikirbheta village (022), circle Mikirbheta in Morigaon district’. When the EastMojo team visited their village at Niz Mikirbheta, no one
Arms cache found in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills
Tripura University VC removed on ‘corruption charges’
Tura (Meghalaya), Sep 8 (PTI): A cache of arms was recovered from a pond in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district, police said. The cache is suspected to be dumped in the pond by a gang of inter-state dacoits, an officer said. Acting on a tip-off by fishermen, we recovered three country-made guns and camouflage uniforms from the pond in Bholarbitha village under Phulbari police station limits on Friday evening, he said. A gang of dacoits operating between Meghalaya and Assam were recently apprehended, police sources said. “We suspect the recovered weapons belonged to this gang. We have handed over the suspects to Assam police as many cases are pending against them in that state,” West Garo Hills SP MGR Kumar said. The SP said more members of the gang are at large and hoped to nab them soon.
Blockade, dilapidated road disrupt traffic along NH-2
Police intervening residents blocking NH-2 at Sangakpham in protest against dilapidated condition of the highway in the area on Sunday. Correspondent
IMPHAL, Sep 8: Normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Dimapur section of NH-2 was disrupted on Sunday after residents of Sangakpham area of Imphal blocked the road halfway. The residents blocked the highway to highlight the problems faced by the residents owing to the dilapidated condition of the highway in the area. The blocking of the highway meant disrupting movement of inter-state vehicles including inter-state buses along the highway. Intervention by the police forced protestors to end the road blockade that
started from early morning till forenoon. The police dispersed the residents, mostly womenfolk who remained seated on the road. However, residents have set September 10 as deadline to resume the road blockade with intense form. If the authority of the state government fails to take up necessary ground work for the improvement of the highway before the set deadline (September 10), the blockade will resume from September 12, said W Usha Leima, a member of the Chingmeirong Mamang Leikai Meira Paibi Lup. She alleged that even as the portion of the road
was being used by the state chief minister to visit his native residence at Luwangshangbam, the state works department did nothing to improve the road. The stretch of the highway is maintained by the state public works department and despite the bad condition of the road, the authority has failed to take up improvement works for a long time. Owing to the dilapidated condition of the road, accidents that have even claimed lives were witnessed frequently in the area. Besides, residents of the area are facing lots of inconveniences including health problems as the road
is dusty, she alleged. During the sunny days, they were unable to stay at home due to dust and during the rain, the muddy road created havoc for pedestrians, she alleged. Leima added that the chief minister of the state and the local MLA as well have failed to look into the plights of the residents of the area. If the state government fails to address the demand of the residents within the set deadline (September 10), they will launch intense form of agitations, she threatened. Interestingly, the blockade of road to protest against bad road condition came up barely a week after state works minister claimed that there were no complains of bad road condition in the state since the BJP-led coalition government came to power more than two years ago. Addressing a function related to laying of foundation stone for construction of a bridge on Iril River in Imphal East district on September 2, the works minister had claimed that road connectivity has been considerably improved since the formation of the new government.
A gartala , S e p 8 (IANS): The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has removed Tripura University (Central) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Vijaykumar Laxmikantrao Dharurkar on alleged ‘corruption charges’ and appointed senior most professor of Botany department Sangram Sinha as the acting VC, a top varsity official said on Sunday. “The MHRD has removed Dharurkar and appointed Sinha as the acting VC. Dharurkar has forced to hand over the charge to Sinha on Saturday night despite being a holiday,” a top Tripura University, a Central varsity, official told IANS on condition of anonymity. He said that, professor V. L. Dharurkar, a professor of Mass Communication and Journalism at Marathwada University in Maharashtra before being appointed as the VC of Tripura University in July last year, left Agartala on Sunday for his home at Aurangabad in
M’laya seeks Rs 80 cr from Centre for flood damage Shillong, Sep 8 (PTI): The Meghalaya government has sought Rs 80 crore from the Centre for damage caused by floods in West and South West Garo Hills districts, officials said. The demand for Rs 80 crore was put forward to a central team that visited the state on Saturday, they said. “Revenue and Disaster department officials sought Rs 78.65 crore for damage caused by the flood in Selsella, Demdema and Tikrikilla blocks in West Garo Hills district,” an official told PTI. He said the South West Garo Hills deputy commissioner sought Rs 1.71 crore for damage caused by the deluge in Zikzak and Betasing blocks in the district. Both the districts experienced the worst floods in the past 25 years, according to the district officials. The central team headed by Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary K B Singh visited the affected areas in the two districts on Saturday and met the officials of the district administrations and the Revenue and Disaster Management department.
was there at their residence. However, locals informed EastMojo that Jubeda Begum, Md Jahar Ali, Sahida Begum and Giasuddin Ahmed were casting votes till the last Parliamentary elections. Ibrahim Ali, a village elder, said that they are not aware of passing of any order by the FT against them. “They were casting their votes till the last election. It’s really unfortunate that they are facing such an inhuman condition. We feel really sorry for the entire family. They are staying here in the village for a long time. They are genuine Indian citizens. Someone is conspiring against the entire family. They are fighting the case in court. So, how can they be declared as foreigners,” Ali regretted. Subhash Chandra Keyal, assistant solicitor general of India, Gauhati High Court, said that after publication of the supplementary list of the final NRC, nobody can change it. Sahara Begum, a local at Niz Mikirbheta village, said that Giasuddin Ahmed, who is in detention centre, also exercised his franchise in the last panchayat election. They have never been declared as D (Doubtful) voters. She, however, expressed her ignorance about the FT verdict in 2016.
Implement police modernisation projects, Assam CM asks DGP
Maharashtra. While talking to IANS on Sunday, acting VC Sangram Sinha said: “I was under treatment in a Kolkata hospital. Yesterday (Saturday), I was asked by the MHRD to take over the charge of acting VC before I hurriedly returned to Agartala to do so.” “ N ow t h e M H R D would select a new VC following the necessary formalities. It might take few months,” Sinha pointed out. Welcoming the development, Tripura Higher Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath told IANS: “For the dignity and prestige of the University the steps were correct. Everything will be clear after the probe.” Last week, the axed VC Dharurkar was reportedly “caught on camera allegedly accepting bribes from a Kolkata-based printing firm in exchange for a bid of a contract worth Rs 60 lakh”. A video, clandestinely filmed by local news channel “News Vanguard” aired in
Guwahati, Sep 8 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday directed Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia and the Home department to expeditiously implement police modernisation projects. Modernising the police force and upgrading its infrastructure are contributing factors to increase the efficiency of the police, Sonowal said. He also asked the Chairman, Assam Police Housing Corporation Anil Kumar Jha to complete construction of police stations. he said.
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VL Dharurkar the cable television channel, appears to show that Dharukar, negotiating a “cut money” (bribe) of 10 per cent of the contract for a printing job. Another footage of the “News Vanguard” shows exchange of bundles of currency notes from one bag to another in a room where Dharukar and another man were sitting. The acting Registrar of the University Professor Sukanta Banik, had however, in a statement on Friday strongly denied the allegations and claimed the videos had been doctored. It was reported by the local
media that Dharukar was also an active member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student organisation associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. According to the media, Dharukar was accused of siphoning of Tripura University funds for nonacademic purposes including purchase of lands and recruitment of huge number of guest teachers without the approval of the University Grants Commission and MHRD. One of the guest teachers Moti Kapoor M. Moon, also from Maharashtra, was arrested by the police last month for attacking the office and assaulting two journalists of local leading English daily “Tripura Times”. Months after he was appointed VC of Tripura University, he was criticised for hoisting the ABVP flag at a campus event. He defended his action by claiming the ABVP is a cultural organisation.
Tripura Tourism dept to construct replicas of 51 Shaktipeeths Agartala, Sep 8 (PTI): To boost tourism in Tripura, the state government has decided to construct 51 temples, which would be replicas of the 51 Shaktipeeths and has also started a helicopter service to Devatamura and Unnakoti hills, famous for huge-rock cut sculptures, an official said on Sunday. The state government has already allocated 14.22 acres of land for construction of replicas of Shaktipeeths at Fulkumari in Gomati district, about 3-km away from the Tripuresari temple, a famous temple and one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, the official said. Shaktipeeths are significant shrines and pilgrimage destinations in shaktism. “There are 51 Shaktipeeths. Of the 51 Shaktipeeths, 38 are in India, six in Bangladesh, three in Nepal, two in Pakistan and one each in Tibet and in Sri Lanka. For common people, it is not possible to visit all the 51 Shaktipeeths. So Tripura Tourism department has decided to construct the exact replicas of the Shaktipeeths near Tripuresari
Devatamura and Unnakoti hills in Tripura. temple at Udaipur”, an official of the Chief Ministers office said. The official said, “The Tourism department has prepared a preliminary project report of Rs 44 crore for construction of the replicas of the 51 Shaktipeeths and has sent the proposal to the 15th Finance Commission for consideration for funding the project.” The state Tourism department has also started a helicopter service for tourists to get an aerial view of rock-cut carvings at Devatamura in Gomati district and Unakoti at Unakoti district. Deputy Director of Tripura Tourism, Abhijit
Chakraborty said, “The state government has introduced a helicopter service from September 1, named as ‘Tripura Hawai Safar’, which would be available on Sunday’s only. He said the Tripura Hawai Safar is a one day programme in which the traveller would visit Devatamura in Gomati district and Unnakoti hills in Unnakoti district. Devtamura or Debtamura is a hill range, known for its rock sculptures, a panel of carved images, on the bank of Gomati river. The stone images are reported to mark the revival of Brahmanism during the 15 and 16th century.
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devp, trust, big changes: Modi on 100 days NDA govt
Narendra Modi with Haryana CM Manohar Lal waves at the crowd during a public rally in Rohtak, Sunday. (PTI)
ROHTAK, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the first 100 days of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s second term has been of ‘development, trust and big changes’ in the country. Addressing a mega rally in Rohtak marking the culmination of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra, Prime Minister Modi thanked the public for electing BJP on all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Talking about the first 100 days of his second term, Narendra Modi said that the days were of ‘change, determination, improvement and good intention’.
“In the past 100 days, all the big decisions we took, their inspiration was derived from 130 crore Indians. It is only through your trust that government was able to take decisions ranging decisions in agriculture to national security,” Modi said. “Be it the matter of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh or of the worsening water crisis, 130 crore citizens of India have started looking for new solutions to the problems,” he added, Prime Minister Modi also thanked all political parties for their role in the passage of the highest number of bills ever passed in a parliament session. “The amount of bills
passed in the recent parliament session has been unprecedented. Till late night, MPs debated and discussed new laws. Even though this stage is of BJP but I would like to thank all the political parties,” he said. Narendra Modi also touched upon various initiatives coined by the government in agriculture sector and announced that in addition to a pension scheme for farmers, the government will soon introduce a pension scheme for medium and small businessmen as well. Talking about the Jan Ashirwad rally, Prime Minister Modi again thanked the public of Haryana. “Whatever I have asked from Haryana, I have always got more in return and I thank you with all my heart,” Modi said. Thanking people for turning out in huge number, the Prime Minister said, “The Jan Ashirwad Yatra may be ending at Rohtak today but it is clear that which party will be getting the blessing of Haryana’s public,” Modi. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar embarked on ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ on August 18 covering all the 90 assembly constituencies of Haryana ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
national govt synonymous with national security, devp: Shah NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Narendra Modi goverment is “synonymous” with the national security, development and welfare of the poor besides being a “symbol of hope” for every section of the society. On the completion of 100 days of the Modi goverment, Shah also said within this period, it has taken several “historical decisions”, including abrogation of special status given to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. “Modi govt is synonymous with national security, development & welfare of the poor,” he said in a series of tweets. Shah, who is also the BJP president, said the Modi goverment is a symbol of hope for every section of the society. “Within 100 days of Modi 2.0, PM Narendra Modi has taken several historic decisions, for which every Indian had been waiting since 70 years,” he said. The home minister said whether it was the decision to “remove Article 370, Article 35A from Jammu and Kashmir or to free Muslim women from the curse of Triple Talaq or strengthening nation’s security apparatus by amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, all these historic decisions are a result of PM Modi’s decisive leadership”.
SIT begins questioning in Chinmayanand case
SHAHJAHANPUR (UTTAR PRADESH), SEP 8 (IANS): A Supreme Courtrecommended Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sexual harassment allegations against former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand has reached Shahjahanpur and on Sunday began questioning the father of the victim. On Saturday evening, the Delhi Police handed over the girl to the UP Police for protection, Rajesh Kumar Pandey, Deputy
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Inspector General of Police of Bareilly, told IANS. Now the security of the girl is the UP Police’s responsibility, he said.
“We are responsible for the security of the victim and her family and we have made arrangements for it. Two armed policemen will be with the victim while two others will protect her family at their home and outside. The family will also be guarded 24 hours by another team of four armed policemen,” Pandey added. SIT chief Inspector General Navin Arora told IANS: “We have started the probe. We will have to find out the missing links as per
the FIR. We can’t reveal anything more at this stage as the probe is being monitored by the Allahabad High Court.” On August 25, the victim, a law student at the Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur, had alleged that Chinmayanand had sexually exploited many girls including her. She also claimed to possess evidence against the former Minister. After the matter came to light, an FIR was lodged against Chinmayanand on August 27.
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Cong slams Modi govt, says no devp on 100 days NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (PTI): The Congress on Sunday launched an all out attack on the Modi government alleging that there had been “no development” in the first 100 days of its second term, with Rahul Gandhi saying there was a “glaring lack” of leadership, direction and plans where it is needed the most -- to turnaround a “ravaged economy”. Congress’ senior spokesperson Kapil Sibal, addressing a press conference, also alleged that the government’s 100 days in office have been characterised by “arrogance, uncertainty and vendetta politics”. He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders. Taking a dig at the Modi government, Gandhi “congratulated” it on 100 days of “no development”. “Congratulations to the Modi govt on #100DaysNoVikas, the continued subversion of democracy, a firmer stranglehold on a submissive media to drown out criticism and a glaring lack of leadership, direction and plans where it’s needed the most -- to turnaround our ravaged economy,” he tweeted. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
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said the Modi government is mum after “ruining the economy” and alleged it is trying to hide the grim situation in the country. “The government is mum after ruining the economy. The companies are in danger, while trade is in doldrums,” she said in a tweet in Hindi. “Through drama, deceit, lies, and propaganda, they are trying to hide the country’s grim situation,” she said, using the hashtag ‘100DaysNoVikas’ (100 days, no development). “Three words that describe the first 100 days of BJP 2.0 - tyranny, chaos and anarchy,” the Congress said earlier in a series of tweets. “Eight sectors have recorded a growth rate below two per cent and our finance minister still refuses to accept that our economy is in free fall. If the BJP continues this path of negligence & deceit, we are headed towards recession,” the party said. Sibal said the massive mandate to the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls had given
it an opportunity to provide relief to the common man, but what happened was the opposite. “ C o m m o n m a n’ s problems are increasing, lapdog media is becoming even more biased, atrocities against women increasing, there is no strategy on education and health, small trader is in distress, and there is vendetta politics against political opponents,” he alleged. He claimed that the Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax Department and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are being misused. “Where there is evidence against their own people, they are sheltering them, and action is being taken against opposition leaders against whom there is no evidence,” Sibal said. The government’s arrogance reflects in legislations being passed without parliamentary scrutiny as well as in decisions such as abrogation of Article 370, dilution of the Right to Information Act, criminalisation of triple talaq, merger of banks and the RBI made to transfer 1.76 lakh crore record surplus to the government, he said. Accusing the government of practising vendetta politics,
Sibal, in a statement, said in the cases of P Chidambaram, D K Shivakumar’s arrest, MNS’s Raj Thackeray, NCP’s Ajit Pawar , TMC’s Partha Chatterjee and Kamal Nath’s nephew, probe agencies haven’t chargesheeted the leaders for particular crimes. “The agencies apply the law selectively on opposition leaders while those belonging to the BJP are given an easy escape route,” he said, listing cases such as those of Kuldeep Sengar (Unnao rape accused), Mukul Roy (Saradha chit fund scam), Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa (land and mining scam) and Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Vyapam scam). Uncertainty prevailed in the Modi government 2.0’s first 100 days and with the abrogation of Article 370, Kashmir braces for an “uncertain future”, Sibal said. “Tourism, trade and horticulture industries are registering huge losses. At least 2,500 hotels are empty. 15,000 salesmen working in major markets have lost their jobs...While the government has directed schools to open, parents prefer not to send their children to school owing to the prevailing situation,” he said.
5th DEATH ANNIVERSARY
1st Death Anniversary
OF LT. KEREWE-U KHUTSO (17/09/1998 – 9/09/2018)
Words cannot express how much you are missed. Each dawn reminds us of your absence. Every tiny and profound ‘memories of us’ are treasured like never before. Loving family members
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11-08-1988 to 09-09-2014 Gone But Never Forgotten.. PETENEIZO JOSEPH KHEZHIE Remembered Fondly & Dearly By Loving Family Members
REMEMBERING OUR FATHER ON HIS
1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY
Punjab legislator Acknowledgement booked for abusing DC IMNUKLOLA JAMITSÜR
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6th February 1943 – 2nd September 2019
Thank you all for self lessly extending your love and support. God bless you all abundantly. DP-6803
Loving sons, granddaughter and family members
Born: 15.12.1941 – Died: 03.09.2019 Through this column, we the bereaved family members of Late Rongsenpokla Imsong (Merangkong) would like to express our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during her prolonged illness and sad demise on 3rd September 2019. Though words are inadequate to thank you all, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving family members and relatives MKC-444
1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Mrs. Kavili Zhimomi
1st Death Anniversary of
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Late Shri Chandradeo Prasad, 1. Ex-Vice Chairman, Dimapur Town Committee (Now DMC) 1988 – 1993. 2. Founder member & Ex-Vice-President of Ram Janaki Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur 3. Founder member of Ram Janaki Thakurbari Samaj, 4. Registered MES Contractor & Supplier. W i s h e s to a c k n owl e d g e t h e m a ny expressions of Sympathy & gesture of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, relatives, neighbours & well-wishers who visited us at home, hospital, attended funeral and who provided spiritual, emotional & physical support to us at this difficult time. Special words of thanks to : 1. Thakurbari Samaj 2. Dimapur Municipal Council 3. Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj 4. Nagaland Bihari Samaj 5. MES Contractors & Suppliers 6. Dr. B.K. Sethi 7. Dr. Tali Longkumer 8. Dr. D. R. Sharma 9. Dr. Bendang Toshi, Loving wife, sons, grandchildren LATE SHRI CHANDRADEO PRASAD and family members. (31/01/1940 –04/09/2019) DP-6805
LT. TALIRENBA 09-09-2018 Since the day you left us for your eternal abode, we are dwelling on the sweet memories you have created. Not a day goes by without your mention, perhaps your love, sacrifices and simplicity still speaks volume in every walk of our life. You are forever embedded in our hearts. Loving wife, children, in-laws & grandchildren.
It is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live John 11:25
Remembering you is we do every day Missing you is Heartache that never goes away DP-6801
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Dearie, Not a day goes by that I don't think of you... Now you belong to heaven In the arms of an angel Heaven was needing a hero Heaven got another angel You will never be forgotten I'll see you again There you will be
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We, the family of Late Imnuklola Jamitsür (Ungma) express our deepest gratitude to all the individuals, groups and organizations who stood, shared and supported us physically, spiritually, materially and financially during her time of illness and when she left us to be with the Lord.
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CHANDIGARH, SEP 8 (IANS): Lok Insaaf Party President and Ludhiana legislator Simarjit Singh Bains was booked for allegedly using abusive language against Deputy Commissioner Vipul Ujwal, an official said on Sunday. He was booked under seven sections of the Indian Penal Code, most of the offences non-baliable, on the complaint of SubDivisional Magistrate Balbir Raj Singh. Senior Superintendent of Police Upinderjit Singh Ghumman told the media that a case was registered against Bains on Saturday night in Batala town. Bains, who was caught in a video that went viral, was accused of using derogatory language against Ujwal, the Gurdaspur Deputy Commissioner. He met Ujwal to enquire about the explosion at a firecracker factory in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district that claimed 23 lives. The verbal spat between Ujwal and Bains was over the non-identification of a blast victim. In the video clip, Bains was heard saying, “Eh tere baap da office nahi hai. Eh public da office hai, te tu public nu hi keh rehan ki bahar jao. (This is not your father’s office. This is an office meant for the public and here you are asking the public to leave)”. At this, the Deputy Commissioner replied: “Either mind your language or I’m not going to talk to you.”
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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 274 Dimapur, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Professionalism in police
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n both their speeches, Nagaland Governor R.N.Ravi and later Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio elaborated on the law and order scenario in the north east and also highlighted the challenges before the police forces in the north east at the 26th general conference of state DGPs, IGPs and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) in Choümukedima from September 5 to 6. Governor Ravi spoke about the rise in various crimes (mafiaism, drug running, extortion etc) that are due to proliferation of illegal arms, it was clear that there is a need for a thorough overhaul. Ravi also spoke on the need to unfold an integrated strategy to combat crimes in respective states instead of a segregated strategy. Rio elucidated on solving the Naga issue in order to effect a broad peace environment in the region. Be that as it may, Police in the country in general, functions within limited independence since the political rulers will not let the force become totally independent. The magnitude of the challenge is huge and police alone cannot do the job, lacking as it is with respect to factors such as independence in functioning, quality of training and professionalism etc besides not being able to set up a truly functional scientific method for crime detection etc. Professionalism in the police means having the independence to function in order to deliver the goods. Transparency implies that the processes of decision-making and discipline-enforcement are open and visible to the public. Realising the gravity of the matter and the uncertainty of time on the part of Governments, the apex court in 2006 issued directions, which led to the landmark reforms in the law enforcement system of the country. These directions were binding on the governments, until they draft a law in the same issues and were supposed to file a affidavit of compliance. Police reforms in India has been long recognised and the debate has been on for over 30 years on the issue of 21st century India continuing to use the 19th century Indian Police Act written in 1861 by the British rulers. The reason that most of the states are not too interested in effecting Police Reform is that it demands loosening the political and bureaucratic grip on the force in all spheres. That is why most states are either going slow or not bothered in implementing Police Reforms. If Police Reform was to be implemented, it would impact the selection system, training, procurement, promotion, transfer and size of the force. In many states, police recruitment system is a sham where thousands are taken in on the basis of extraneous considerations. Police reforms is necessary since it touches on transparency and accountability in selection of officers and men based on pure merit and ability. Unfortunately, politicization, criminalization and inefficiency of the police are overshadowing the efforts to introduce reforms in the law and order machinery. The appalling condition of the Judicial system of India is due to many factors but one the most important factor is Police system and post emergency there have been many deliberations with respect to the problems that besets Police systems that continue to follow the system of 1961. If there is genuine concern then the police should be made totally independent and transparent and also the judiciary needs to get its act in having an integrated strategy to get to the roots of all crimes.
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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There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. ~ Andrew Jackson
Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Post-mortem
CIHSR - 12 years of service to the people of Nagaland O n the 7th September, the NPRAAF raised questions of CIHSR flouting the rules of the MOU in the newspapers. These allegations are absolutely baseless, ignorant of the ground reality and factually incorrect. The people of Nagaland have trusted the CIHSR society to deliver health in the land and therefore have a right to know. CIHSR belongs to the people of Nagaland and we are just stewards of the campus for a temporary period. The CIHSR was conceived to meet the Healthcare needs of the state of Nagaland and North eastern region. It is currently in the process of completing 12 years of its existence. It is considered one of the best examples of a public private partnership in the country. The CIHSR society was able to revive the defunct and abandoned Referral hospital project after about 12 years of existence as a Ghost town at Diphupar village. CIHSR is governed by a society which comprises of the Nagaland state Government, CMC Vellore and EHA. The president of the society is the Chief Secretary of Nagaland. The Governing society meets once a year and the board meets thrice a year to review all the activities of the Institute. Other officials of the state in the society are the Development commissioner, Finance commissioner, Health secretary, Principal Director Health and the DC of Dimapur. The executive director of EHA is the Chairman of the board of directors. The role of CMC Vellore is to provide technical assistance to CIHSR to develop its technical departments, develop manpower, mentor its academic initiatives and aid its movement towards a centre of excellence. Over the years, more than 50 of CIHSR staff have been trained at CMC Vellore. CMC has also sent hundreds of its staff to teach and train the staff at Dimapur. CMC Vellore has repeatedly been awarded best employer of the year in the country. CIHSR emulates a large amount of the best practices and processes of CMC Vellore in its daily operations, selection processes and SOPs. The state Government facilitates the process of the same. In return, CIHSR partners with the Government in implementing all its national health programmes. CIHSR seeks to strengthen the hands of the Government in its delivery of health to the people. The role of EHA is to provide direction, accountability, technical expertise and support from its huge network of friends and experiences. CIHSR also gains by leveraging the sponsorship privilege of EHA to gain sponsorship of students at CMC Vellore. Some of the finest brains in the Christian medical world work in the EHA hospitals among the
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most marginalized people. Their fight for survival, experience and their immense innovations are a huge resource for CIHSR. All three partners function beautifully, support each other and have no conflicting issues. It is an example of what an ideal partnership should be like. Finances Being charitable organizations, by law EHA and CMC cannot invest any funds into CIHSR. There are no shareholders in this partnership and no funds generated from CIHSR go out to any other organization or person. The board of directors are not allowed to benefit financially from any profits of CIHSR. The state Government does not give any funds to CIHSR except for its share of specific projects or those related to specific national programmes. CIHSR does not receive any funds for its day to day expenses and all expenses for running the institution including salaries are met from the funds generated from the hospital operations. CIHSR receives no funds from any foreign agency. All income from the operations are spent on staff salaries, charity to poor patients, outreach and further development of the institute. CIHSR pays the best salaries in the market (apart from central Government scales) to its staff relative to the current market except for the doctors who get much less than the current market standards. All the doctors who have joined CIHSR have done so with a sense of commitment and sacrifice. Every year, CIHSR spends over 3 crores of its income on charity and subsidizing for poor patients. Every day, patient’s bills are written off if they cannot pay for services. As the NPRAAF has correctly pointed out, our rates are lower than the existing market rates. We charge Rs 100 per patient for new outpatient consultation. This we do without any subsidy from external sources. Management accountability The financial audits are done 4 times a year and presented to the financial committee and thereafter to the board of directors. CIHSR is one of the only mission hospitals in the country with a finance manual which is followed to the letter. It is also considered one of the best organizations in terms of financial management processes and accountability by the auditors. Several audits by income tax scrutinies have found CIHSR’s books and operations in order. Internal management audits are carried on an almost daily basis. We have 10 audit teams from among our staff (almost 60 staff) doing internal audits of all our processes. The hospital is governed internally by an administrative committee and officers who meet every
week to take decisions on all aspects of institutional functioning. There is no one man decision taken. The administrative officers are assisted by several committees for staff grievance redressal, sexual harassment, materials condemnation, patient grievance handling, academics, research and ethics, housing, hospital infection control, library, sponsorship, canteen, purchase, pharmacy, construction, quality steering, medical board, radiation safety, transfusion safety etc. This ensures that there is a widespread participation of staff in the decision making and collective ownership of the institute. Regular patient feedback is taken and every department has Key performance indicators ( KPIs) which are presented regularly. Staff development – CIHSR aims to develop all its staff to the highest potential that God has created them to be. At least 18 of our senior staff have had administrative training and have a very good understanding of the whole spectrum of hospital management. They in turn take leadership in various responsibilities of the hospital. There is a very transparent HR process of 360 degrees performance appraisal of its entire staff every year. The top leadership have a separate additional appraisal. There are continuous trainings throughout the year for all our staff in NABH, communications, Sharpening your internal personal skills, trauma and healing, couples seminars, professional academics, retreats and Bible studies. Our staffs are our greatest assets and therefore we invest heavily in their growth and regularly send them outside the state for various workshops, conferences and seminars. At any given point of time, some of our staff are in Vellore or some other institution, learning new skills or information to return and build up the institution. Our staffs are 478 in number with 407 of them being Naga staff and the rest from the Northeast with a small handful from Vellore and other states. We need staff from outside the state and the rest of the country to add flavour, variety and intellectual wealth to the institution. Diversity is absolutely essential for healthy growth and is one of our core values. We also have about 100 outsourced staff for security and housekeeping, almost all of whom are Nagas. Networking Working in Dimapur alone, we cannot expect to impact health in the region. In order to have wide ranging impact in health in the state and region, CIHSR has partnerships with NBCC, ECS in Tuensang, ABAM in Impur, the Catholic church, Berean Medical centre, Ukhrul, several NGOs, schools and colleges. We also work in very close tandem with the
Government and implement all their vertical national health programmes. CIHSR initiated the Arukah network Northeast cluster to work amongst people with disabilities and partners with several NGOs in this regard. We look actively for more partners with whom we can work and support or build their capacity so that they can in turn impact health in the state. Community health Our team has adopted two blocks – Dhansiripar and Medziphema to partner with the Government in developing services and capacity of health personnel. They go to these places almost everyday for regular clinics and health trainings. We also regularly visit Tenning in Peren district. We will soon be carrying out health trainings for Niuland block and Tsemenyu district. These activities are completely financed by CIHSR and we spend about Rs. 50 lakhs a year on these activities. Some project activities are financed by research grants. EHA with its vast experience in community health development has mentored some of our programmes and trained our staff. We aim to start a Community based rehabilitation and mental health programme soon. Academic activities CIHSR started the first Nursing college in the state with an initial grant from the NEC for buildings. After 7 years of functioning, today it is one of the finest in the region with almost all its staff trained from Vellore. Our nursing students get 100 percent employment and placements in various parts of the country. They are very well trained and pay some of the least fees in the country among private nursing colleges. This is still subsidized by the hospital without any help from external sources. CIHSR runs 5 paramedical courses and has recently upgraded three of these to bachelors courses. We run 3 post graduate DNB degree courses under the National Board of examinations in Family medicine, General surgery and Internal medicine. We run contact classes for the distance education courses in Family medicine and Community Lay leader’s health training courses under CMC Vellore and MGR University. CMC Vellore regularly sends its students for secondary hospital exposure and training to CIHSR. We have already trained several doctors from mission hospitals in endoscopy and dermatology. Several institutions in Nagaland and neighbouring states send their students to us for internships and elective postings. We follow the MOU guidelines of minimum 50% seat reservation for students from Nagaland in our academic courses. Invariably by default the students from
Nagaland exceed this number. Generally we have an observer from the state Government to ensure that this rule is followed strictly. Our interview process follows the CMC Vellore method, is very strict and impossible to be manipulated since it is all blinded and coded. No recommendations or nepotism is allowed and not feasible. Students get in by merit alone. Services CIHSR runs a 200 bedded hospital secondary and mid level tertiary hospital with almost all the specialties.We run a Cancer centre with radiotherapy which is supervised and mentored by CMC Vellore. Teams from CMC Vellore regularly visit CIHSR to guide the development of the centre. We have a dedicated ICU, NICU, very busy Hemodialysis unit, Cosmetology unit, 24 x7 emergency service, Endoscopy centre, Lithotripsy machine and a state of the art Laboratory with strict quality assurance programme with CMC Vellore. We run a special school for children with special needs. Our staffs regularly go out to train schools, churches and NGOs in relating to people with learning difficulties. We have a palliative care team which goes every week to houses to provide home based care to those who are terminally ill or cannot come to the hospital. This is run by a family physician. This programme is also completely funded by CIHSR with no external grants. We provide subsidized healthcare to several of our partner organizations. 60% of our patients are from Nagaland. 40% of our patients come from neighbouring Assam. This has been decreasing of late due to change in train timings, bad roads in Dimapur, high cost of transport and possibly emerging facilities in Assam. Many of them also suffer being robbed in Dimapur. Staff welfare We have a very vibrant staff welfare committee which works hard to foster fellowship and community in the campus by several activities. To avoid tribalism, we do not allow any tribal unions on the campus and have encouraged competitions to include all tribes eg if an Ao song is to be sung or a Sema dance performed, it should be done by a mixture of tribes and not a single tribe. We run a music academy on campus whereby our staff, staff children and students learn Guitar, Cello, Ukelele, violin, Piano and vocals. Our staffs contribute regularly from their monthly salaries to poor CIHSR students scholarship funds, and for scholarships to neighbouring schools. The way ahead We would like to have an Integrated centre for disability and are currently working towards acquiring
Don Bosco, a champion of the youths
t. John Bosco, commonly known as Don Bosco was born in Turin, Italy in 1815. This future saint, raised by single mother, experienced the pains of poverty at a very tender age. John's future work was inspired by a dream he had at the age of nine. A Man of majestic appearance told him: “With meekness and charity you will conquer these, your friends”; and a Lady just as majestic added: “Make yourself humble, strong and robust”. John Bosco was conferred the title of 'Don' Bosco, a traditional Italian title of honour for priests. He spent the rest of his life helping the poor and homeless children, educating them and transforming their lives. The "Salesians of Don Bosco" is an international society founded by Don Bosco. Catholic priests and brothers who are members of the Society work for the development and education of the young, especially
those most at risk. Through its 3000 Schools, Colleges, Technical Schools and Youth Centres in 132 countries, the Salesians of Don Bosco serve all young people, irrespective of religious differences or social inequalities. In India, Don Bosco Educational institutions are spread all over the country and are in great demand. The style of education consists in engaging young people, their parents or guardians and the educators in a family atmosphere. The method adopted is one that was lived and handed down by Don Bosco himself – “The Preventive System" based on Reason, Faith in God and Loving Kindness. The goal is Integral Education of the young. These embraces developing physical and aesthetic talents, training in occupational skills, fostering intellectual skills and competence, furthering cultural development and integration with others, including moral uprightness.
Today Don Bosco among us is represented by the Rector Major of Salesian Society. The present Rector Major, Rev. Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, is the 10th successor of Don Bosco. He is scheduled to visit the Salesian Province of Dimapur in the second week of September 2019. Hearty welcome to our Rector Major. Dear friends, Don Bosco has made us what we are now and it has educated most sections of our society. Therefore it is time that we appreciate the efforts done by our Salesians and give back our love and care to Don Bosco. In addition, we will also be meeting our old friends and making new friends. Therefore I would genuinely request all the members to be a part of this once in a lifetime program. Thank you. Imti Imsong, President, Don Bosco Alumni,Dimapur Unit
funds for the same. We are working towards a regional paramedical institute with several paramedical allied health courses. We would like to start a medical college. However this is a very heavy investment and we cannot do so with our meagre earnings. It will require at least an investment of Rs 200 crores and about 130 faculty of high technical calibre with a passion to teach students. If the Government facilitates the process of acquiring funds from the central government, we may be able to achieve this goal in about 5-7 years from now. This is because the process of acquiring funds would take at least over 1 year and the buildings 3 years and then recruitment at least a year subsequently if all goes well without obstacles. CMC Vellore which is currently one of the top institutions in the country is willing to mentor the process of becoming a medical college. Calling us a commercial institution is doing a great disservice for the scores of staff who have given up much more lucrative job opportunities to be able to be of service to the people of the state. If you really want to see what the meaning of “commercial” is – just take a train to Guwahati or fly to Delhi and you will know commercial corporate health in its true sense. There are still more opportunities to be of service to the poor. Concessions are only one way of providing this. We do detailed socioeconomic assessment of many of our poor patients. The Chapel committee gives free food coupons to those who do not have anything to eat. Some of our staff bring food from their homes for poor patients. Some poor abandoned patients have stayed in the hospital for several months and everything taken care of by the staff. Abandoned children and babies have been taken care of for months by our staff till they could be taken care of by other agencies. We have a core team of trainers who are currently in the process of training other institutions and organizations in income generating skills. This goes beyond medicine into addressing the social determinants of health. I would invite anybody who is interested in seeing what CIHSR is, to come and see for themselves. I would invite them to actually partner with us in taking responsibility for the health of the people. Anybody can criticize and point out faults. What we need are actual workers on the ground who will give their sweat and hands for the health of our people. God who brought us thus far will help us to achieve our goal of health for all in Nagaland. Dr. Sedevi Angami, Director, CIHSR
Reader’s Post
Sir,
Fogging is a must
The fogging activity carried out recently needs to be lauded as it is most important in a hot and humid place like Dimapur. Of course it will be difficult for one organisation to carry out the whole exercise all over Dimapur and I am sure, they selected the locality accordingly for fogging. It would be much appreciated if more efforts is given towards this exercise by the concerned department. Fogging is a must where drainages are concerned and even in the middle of the street where there are stagnant water collected in potholes. The colony waste dump and drainages are the most likely places for mosquitoes to breed as these places are hardly cleaned except on rare social works. Nevertheless, the private organisation which conducted fogging has set a good example and concern for welfare of the citizens. With the plastic ban to come into effect from October, it will do well for citizens to find a way to dispose of garbage and keeping the environment clean. Kaviholi Achumi, Dimapur
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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Telangana CM again expands Curfew-like restrictions reimposed Pak knocked several doors, cabinet, inducts son, nephew in several parts of Kashmir, city but world stood with India NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (AGENCIES): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said that Pakistan had knocked several doors including the United Nations but the entire world had supported India on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Prakash Javadekar was speaking at a press conference marking NDA government’s 100 days in office. No other government in the past has taken so many people-friendly decisions in its first 100 days in power, Prakash Javadekar said. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “One of the important aspect of the decision to revoke Article 370 is that Pakistan knocked several doors including that of the United Nations, but the entire world stood with India.” The decisions to scrap Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, and to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence were some of the major ones, according to the Union minister. They could be taken in quick time as preparations for them had started even
Prakash Javadekar addresses a press conference in New Delhi, Sunday. (PTI) before the Lok Sabha elections, he said. Prakash Javadekar said, “The biggest decision taken was regarding Article 370,35A, and formation of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. It’s been 35 days and only a few minor incidents have taken place. Situation returning to normalcy.” The Minister for Information and Broadcasting said the decisions taken by the government in its first 100 days have helped empower people, brought in more inclusiveness and transparency. Prakash Javadekar said the government has also unveiled a roadmap to make
India a $5 trillion economy. In response to a question asked by Aaj Tak on the government’s claims on the economy, Prakash Javadekar said, “The current economic situation is temperate and there is no need to panic.” When asked about the large scale job cuts in different sectors across the country, Javadekar said that such situations have happened many times in many countries. Javadekar said that during UPA’s tenure as well, there were similar situations but there was no need to panic as these are temporary conditions which will be better soon.
HYDERABAD, SEP 8 (IANS): Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Sunday expanded his cabinet with the induction of six ministers including his son K.T. Rama Rao and nephew T. Harish Rao. The new ministers were administered oath of office and secrecy by Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan at a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan at 4.14 p.m. The four other minister who took oath are P. Sabita Indra Reddy, Gangula Kamalakar, Puvvada Ajay and Satyavati Rathod. Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao, his ministers, leaders of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), MPs, state legislators and senior officials attended the ceremony. Interestingly, Soundararajan administered oath to new ministers a few hours after she was sworn in as the Governor. Chandrasekhar Rao, who had no woman minister in his cabinet during the first term, inducted two women - Sabita Indra Reddy and Satyavati Rathod. Three of the newly-inducted ministers had earlier served as ministers. K.T. Rama Rao and
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Harish Rao were in the cabinet during the TRS’ first term in power. Sabitha was one of the 12 Congress MLAs who had defected to the TRS after the latter retained power. She had earlier served as minister in undivided Andhra Pradesh. This is the second expansion in the state cabinet since the TRS swept back to power in the elections held in December last year. With this expansion, the strength of the cabinet has gone up to 18, the maximum permitted by the rules. Chandrasekhar Rao had taken oath as the Chief Minister for the second term on December 13. Home Minister Mehmood Ali also took oath with him. KCR expanded his cabinet on February 19 by inducting 10 ministers.
SRINAGAR, SEP 8 (PTI): Curfew-like restrictions were reimposed on Sunday in several parts of Kashmir, including the city, to foil any plans on taking out Muharram processions in the Valley as authorities apprehended that large congregations might lead to violence. Commercial hub of Lal Chowk and adjoining areas were completely sealed off by placing concertina wires at all entry points where large number of security force personnel were deployed, officials said. Restrictions have been in several parts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order in the Valley, they said. The officials did not cite any reasons for reimposing restrictions but it is believed that the step was taken to prevent Muharram processions in the city and elsewhere in the Valley. Only people with medical emergencies were being allowed to pass the barricade as the security force personnel refused to entertain curfew passes issued by concerned authorities. Restrictions were first
CRPF personnel patrol a street during curfew like restrictions in Srinagar, Sunday. (PTI) imposed across Kashmir on August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 and bifurcate the state into union territories. The restrictions were lifted in phases from many parts of the Valley as the situation improved with passage of time. The authorities have been imposing restrictions in vulnerable areas of the Valley every Friday, apprehending that vested interests might exploit the large gatherings at big mosques and shrines to fuel protests. Meanwhile, normal life remained severely af-
fected in Kashmir due to shutdown in the Valley which entered 35th day on Sunday. Markets and other business establishments remained closed while public transport was off the roads across the Valley, the officials said. Most of the top-level and second-rung separatist politicians have been taken into preventive custody while mainstream leaders, including three former chief ministers -- Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti -- have also been either detained or placed under house arrest.
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Once fitted with a recoilless gun, this US-origin jeep now travels across India as a prized possession of the Regiment, which has ensured the almost 50-year-old vehicle moves like a well-oiled machine. “We captured it during the Jarpal war and it was used by the Pakistani army as a part of their attack plan at Shakargarh border, in Jarpal area of Pakistan. So, it was named Jarpal Queen. From that war, India has two Param Vir Chakra medals,” said Colonel (retd) J S Dhillon.
tus to the region. The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram after setting up autonomous district and regional councils. Though Ladakhis welcomed the Centre’s decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, and make Ladakh a Union territory, they fear an influx of outsiders would lead to a change in the region’s demography, jeopardising their culture and identity. The commission had earlier said it was also seeking to know why none of the Union territories with a predominantly tribal population, be it Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep or Dadra and Nagar Haveli, has been declared tribal area. The case of Lakshadweep, where tribals make up around 95 per cent of the
No light at the end of the tunnel for Metro victims leaving their rented rooms in the affected buildings. Purnima Baral, a resident of Syakrapara Lane, is now staying at a hotel along with her husband and son. “I don’t want to stay in the hotel for long. I want an accommodation of my choice,” said Pur nima whose house was damaged in the tunnel work.
that “now their only demand is that Ladakh be brought under the Sixth Schedule so that their land remains protected”. According to Article 244 and the sixth schedule, tribal-dominated areas in four states - Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram - are called “tribal areas”, which are technically different from the “scheduled areas” under the Fifth Schedule. While executive powers of the Union extend in scheduled areas with respect to their administration in the Fifth Schedule, the Sixth Schedule areas remain within the executive authority of the state.
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there is this blow. Our building has not been damaged, but the Metro engineers marked it unsafe and asked us to evacuate,” said Mala Dutta. “One of my two daughters will appear for the Higher Secondary examination next year. So you can well understand my situation,” Dutta told PTI at the control room for displaced persons set up at a college in the vicinity. Most of the evacuated people were put up at various hotels by the Kolkata Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (KMRCL), which is implementing the project, while several others are staying at their relatives’ places. People have been evacuated from more than 50 houses and a few of them were lucky to be allowed by police to enter their residences that are still intact
to see if they could retrieve documents or valuables left behind. “Ten more houses may have to be evacuated in the area depending on the situation,” KMRCL General Manager, administration, A K Nandy told PTI. Anup Baral, a resident of Durga Pituri Lane, said he and his family were forced to leave on September 1 morning. “From the mahogany furniture to Belgium glass dressing tables, we had to leave all our precious possessions at our house as we had to leave at 15 minutes’ notice by the Metro authorities,” Baral said. The three-storied house of the Baral family has tilted making it impossible for anyone to enter it. Some of the workers of the jewellery shops in the area claimed that they had to abandon the gold given to them by merchants for making ornaments while
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KOLKATA, SEP 8 (PTI): It has been a week since the people were evacuated hastily after their houses were damaged during underground work by Metro railway in Bowbazar area here, but they return daily near their residences, now cordoned off for safety. They had to leave behind their all while rushing out of their central Kolkata houses on September 1 - from documents such as Aadhaar card and bank papers to family heirlooms like mahogany period furniture and Belgian glass mirrors. Several houses at Durga Pituri Lane and Syakrapara Lane in Bowbazar area have either collapsed or developed huge cracks during tunnel boring work by the Metro rail. Bowbazar, one of Kolkata’s most congested areas where there are many century-old buildings, is known as the city’s jewellery hub. Most of the shops lining the arterial. B B Ganguly Street are showrooms of jewellers. Among the over 500 people who have been rendered homeless all of a sudden are persons whose residences were not affected till now, but have become unsafe for living as they are close to the spot where the damage had taken place. “I lost my husband only last year and just when I was picking up the pieces,
population, could be taken up later, the official said. In a memorandum to Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda in August, BJP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, had said the region is a predominantly tribal area with tribals making up to 98 per cent of its population. “After the Centre announced its decision to make Ladakh a Union Territory, the biggest concern of the tribal population here is to protect its identity, culture, land and economy,” he had said. Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Chairman Gyal P Wangyal had also told the minister
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LEH, SEP 8 (PTI): All of 48 years and maybe more, the ‘Jarpal Queen’, a symbol of India’s triumph against Pakistan, travels through the length and breadth of India as a ‘war trophy’ of the Indian Army. The ‘Queen’, named after Jarpal in Pakistan, is actually royalty on four wheels, a Willys jeep, sleek, shiny and in shipshape condition, the object of lavish attention at the 3 Grenadier Regiment’s camp, about 40 km from Leh. The vehicle, with Urdu script on its sides, is a “war trophy” captured from Pakistan during the 1971 con-
NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (PTI): The ministries of home, law and tribal affairs and the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes have “broadly” agreed to a proposal to recommend “tribal area” status for Ladakh, a senior official of the NCST has said. Internal discussions took place among representatives of the ministries and the commission on September 4 to understand the issue, the official said. “Broadly, everyone has agreed to the proposal of recommending tribal area status for Ladakh. A discussion on various provisions of the Fifth and the Sixth Schedule took place during the meeting. A final call will be taken on the matter on September 11,” the official said. The meeting came amid a growing demand from leaders in Ladakh for according “tribal area” sta-
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A Pakistani jeep captured by the 3 Grenadier Regiment in the 1971 war, in Leh. (PTI)
The two Param Vir Chakra awardees were Colonel Hoshiar Singh from the Grenadier Regiment and Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal from the Armoured Regiment. “It is a ‘war trophy’ and was shown to VIP guests and was also used during guard of honour for senior officers. It is in great condition and runs very smoothly,” said Dhillon, a Sena Medal recipient who was commissioned in the 3 Grenadier Regiment in 1982 and now heads the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering, Gulmarg, under the Ministry of Tourism. He said the ‘Jarpal Queen’ had gone wherever the Regiment has been stationed. Jaipur, Kupwara, Simla, Poonch, Meerut, Ferozepur... the list is long. In 1988, when the Regiment was in Ferozpur in Punjab, the jeep was registered with the Punjab transport department for it to be driven on the road. “We took a number, insured and registered it. As far as I can recall, except the regiment’s UN mission to Eithopia, the jeep has gone everywhere with them,” said Dhillon. The jeep has also been witness to numerous border skirmishes with the neighbouring country, particularly during the regiment’s stints in Jammu and Kashmir.
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and 2019, action taken on them among other things. The Finance Ministry transferred the application to the Home Ministry and Public Sector Banks to furnish the information. The Home Ministry then transferred the application to the Bureau of Immigration (BOI), which works under the Intelligence Bureau. The BOI sought refuge from disclosure under the Section 24 of the RTI Act which exempts it from the ambit of the transparency law. However, State Bank of India in its response to Durve said it has sought issuance of 147 Look Out Circulars while Union Bank of India replied the information was not in its domain. UCO Bank said it does not issue Look Out Circulars while Punjab and Sindh Bank said their MD and CEO were authorized to issue the LoCs but “there is no such data” available. Bank of Baroda said the information does not pertain to it and Canara Bank said no requests for LoCs were made by it in the period. In FY19, the banking
sector reported 6,801 frauds involving Rs 71,542.93 crore as against 5,916 cases involving Rs 41,167.04 crore reported in 201718, the Reserve Bank of India has said in its latest report. Among bank groups, PSBs, which have the largest market share in terms of lending, accounted for the majority of frauds reported in 2018-19. It was followed by private sector banks and foreign banks. n the reporting year, state-run banks reported 3,766 cases of frauds worth Rs 64,509.43 crore. The report said that the average lag between the date of occurrence of frauds and its detection by banks was 22 months. The average lag for large frauds, i.e. Rs 100 crore and above, amounting to Rs 52,200 crore reported during 2018-19, was 55 months,” it said. Cheating and forgery were the major component, followed by misappropriation and criminal breach of trust. Fraud cases involving an amount of less than Rs 1 lakh (i.e., smallvalue frauds) were only 0.1% of the total amount involved in 2018-19, the report showed.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS): Dispelling all doubts about the slowdown in economy, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday explained it was only a “cyclical process” and the fundamentals of the economy continues to remain “strong”. India in 2018 received Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) more than China, the Minister said to prove the point. “Let me make it very clear that sometimes slowdown is a cyclical process. But fundamentals of Indian economy are so strong and they are not been disturbed. Actually, we have received record FDI more than China last year,” Javadekar said while replying to a query during a press briefing on completion of 100 days of Modi 2.0 government. Asked how the government would reach the $5 trillion economy in 2024 with the nominal increase in economic growth, the Minister said: “Our domestic economy is on strong footing and many new industries have come up because of new good governance model and rules which have been changed for foreign investments.” The Minister said the government is expecting that there will be more and more foreign investments and more and more domestic demand. Dubbing the current economic condition a “patch”, Javadekar said the slowdown will not hurt India’s progress rate. The Minister asserted that India’s growth has been 7 per cent in last five years and it would continue in future. “There is no situation to be panicky about. Our economy is strong.”
12 PSU banks almost right: Finance Secretary New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): The amalgamation of 10 public sector banks into four has nearly ended the consolidation process and created almost the right number of banks to cater to the needs of the aspirational and new India, Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar said This exercise will create six global size banks and will bring down the number of nationalised public sector banks to 12 from 27 in 2017. “This is almost the right number of the banks which the country needs,” he said. The government on August 30 announced consolidation of 10 large public sector banks into four. He described the government’s decision as a building block for achieving $5 trillion economy target. “To support next level of growth, the country needed big banks. The mega merger announced on August 30 aims to achieve that objective. We will now have six mega banks with enhanced capital base, size, scale and efficiency to support high growth that the country requires to break into the club of middle income nations,” he said. The consolidation will help create strong and globally competitive banks with economies of scale and enable realisation of wide-ranging synergies, he said adding that now they would have wider reach, stronger lending capacity and better products and technology to serve customers of new India. Kumar, who spearheaded the exercise of cleaning up the banking sector, has several firsts to his credit.
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These include highest ever capital infusion in the banking history and successful completion of the first three-way merger with Bank of Baroda as the anchor bank. As a result of various initiatives taken by the finance ministry, the banking sector witnessed a reversal in the deteriorating bad loan situation with reduction of NPA by Rs.1.06 lakh crore and record loan recovery of Rs.1.21 lakh crore in the last fiscal. The cleaning up exercise undertaken by him has now started showing result with 14 out of 18 public sector banks posting profit in the first quarter of the current fiscal. Earlier this year, Bank of Baroda merged Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with itself to become the second largest public sector lender. State Bank of India had merged five of its associate banks - State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Travancore and State Bank of Hyderabad and also Bhartiya Mahila effective April 2017.
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yields has also led to outflow. Despite rollback of FPI surcharge by the government, the selling pressure continued, making it evident that the outflow was due to lack of valuation comfort in the Indian markets and citing signs of the economic slowdown,” said Ajit Mishra, VP Research at Religare Broking Ltd. Going ahead, the FPI fund flow would remain sluggish until there are meaningful signs of revival in the economy, he added.
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in July from the domestic capital markets (both equity and debt). “The US-China trade war continues to influence the global investor sentiments. Last Friday’s announcement of GDP might also have caused some investors to withdraw from the equity markets,” said Harsh Jain, COO at Groww. Overseas investors pulled out more than Rs 30,000 crore from the equities during July-August after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Budget enhanced tax surcharge on FPIs. “The FPIs have been aggressively selling for the last two months as the enhanced surcharge announced during the Union Budget and economic slowdown weighed on the sentiments. “Further, falling global
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New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): Continuing their selling spree, foreign investors withdrew a net sum of Rs 1,263 crore from the Indian capital markets in the first week of September amid global headwinds even as the government rolled back enhanced surcharge on FPIs. As per latest depositories data, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) pulled out a net amount of Rs 4,263.79 crore from equities but infused a net Rs 3,000.86 crore into the debt segment during September 3 - 6, translating into a net outflow of Rs 1,262.93 crore. Markets were closed on September 2 for ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’. FPIs have remained net sellers for the previous two months, pulling out Rs 5,920.02 crore in August and Rs 2,985.88 crore
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New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI): The Country’s largest public sector bank -- State Bank of India -sought issuance of 147 Look Out Circulars (LoC) in the last five months in connection with bank fraud cases, an RTI response from the bank said. Data shows that the bank started seeking LoC from the Bureau of Immigration from April this year. Between April and August, it issued request seeking LoC against 147 individuals to prevent them from leaving the country, the bank said in response to a Right to Information query filed by Pune-based activist Vihar Durve said. On October 12, 2018, the Home Ministry included Chairman, Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of public sector banks in the list of individuals who can seek issuance of Look Out Circulars against offenders to prevent their escape from the country, it said. According to data provided in Parliament in December last year, about 49 economic offenders have escaped to different countries and the government is making attempts
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HK protesters urge Trump to ‘liberate’ their city
Hong Kong, Sep 8 (AP): Demonstrators in Hong Kong marched to the US Embassy on Sunday, urging President Donald Trump to “liberate” their city as they press for more democratic freedom in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Thousands of people converged at a park in central Hong Kong, chanting “Resist Beijing, Liberate Hong Kong.” Many of them, clad in black shirts and wearing masks, waved American flags and carried posters that read “President Trump, please liberate Hong Kong.” Riot police stood watch as they began their march to the nearby US Embassy. “Hong Kong is at the forefront of the battle against the totalitarian regime of China,” said Panzer Chan, one of the organisers of Sunday’s march. “Please support us in our fight.” Hong Kong has been rocked by a summer of unrest kicked off by a proposed law that would have allowed criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. Many saw the extradition bill as a glaring example of the Chinese ter-
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Islamabad, Sep 7 (PTI): Pakistan on Saturday summoned a top Indian diplomat to protest against alleged firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control in which four civilians were injured. Mohammad Faisal, Director General (South Asia and SAARC) summoned Charge d’Affaires at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned the “unprovoked ceasefire violations” by the Indian forces. Faisal claimed that in the most recent ceasefire violations on September 6 in Khuiratta Sector of the LoC, the Indian forces targeted peaceful rallies organised to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Many protestors, clad in black shirts and wearing masks, waved American flags and carried posters that read ‘President Trump, please liberate Hong Kong.’
ritory’s eroding autonomy since the former British colony was returned to China in 1997. Hong Kong’s government promised last week to withdraw the bill — an early demand of protesters — but that has failed to appease the demonstrators, who have widened their demands to include other issues, such as greater democracy. The unrest has be-
come the biggest challenge to Beijing’s rule since Hong Kong’s return from Britain. Beijing and the entirely state-controlled media have portrayed the protests as an effort by criminals to split the territory from China, backed by hostile foreigners. Protesters on Sunday urged Washington to pass a bill, known as the Hong Kong Democratic and Human Rights Act, to support
UK minister resigns over Johnson’s Brexit stance London, Sep 8 (IANS): Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has quit cabinet and surrendered the Conservative whip saying she cannot “stand by” while “moderate Conservatives are expelled”. Rudd said she no longer believed leaving the EU with a deal was the Boris Johnson government’s “main objective”, the BBC reported on Saturday. Rudd described the sacking of 21 Tory MPs on Tuesday as an “assault on decency and democracy”. No. 10 said it was “disappointed” by the resignation of a “talented” minister. But a spokesperson added that “all ministers who joined the Cabinet signed up to leaving the EU on October 31 come what may”. A senior government source said “resignations to chase headlines won’t change the fact that people want Brexit done so that government can deliver on domestic priorities”. Labour said Rudd’s resignation showed the government was “falling apart”. The MP for Hastings and Rye, who supported
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Remain in the 2016 referendum, said her resignation had been “a difficult decision”. “I will be considering my position - whether I will stand as an independent Conservative should there be an election coming up,” she told the Sunday Times. In her resignation letter to PM Boris Johnson she said: “I joined your cabinet in good faith: accepting that ‘No Deal’ had to be on the table, because it was the means by which we would have the best chance of achieving a new deal to leave on October 31. “However, I no longer believe leaving with a deal is the government’s main objective.”
China plans to invest $1bn in Pak development projects
Islamabad, Sep 8 (IANS): Yao Jing, the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, has announced that Beijing has planned to invest $1 billion in development projects in Islamabad. He made the announcement while addressing the Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Saturday, The Express Tribune reported. Besides this, he also said the pace of devel-
Pakistani team leaves for Bangkok for FATF talks
The 20-member team is being led by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar.
Islamabad, Sep 8 (IANS): A Pakistani team has left for Bangkok for a face-to-face meeting with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for a final evaluation of its anti-money laundering and terrorfinancing report, the media reported on Sunday. Initial talks will be held with the FATF on Sunday and the meeting officially kick off from Monday, reports The Express Tribune. The 20-member team is being led by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar and includes representatives of the Federal Investigation Agency, State Bank of Pakistan, Federal Board of Revenue, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Anti Narcot-
ics Force and intelligence agencies. According to Finance Ministry sources, the outcome of the talks, which would continue till September 13, would decide whether Pakistan’s name remains on the ‘grey list’ or would it be added to the ‘black list’. Talks will also be held over including Pakistan’s name in the enhanced expedited list by the Asia-Pacific Group (APG), a regional affiliate of the FATF. The move will mean that Pakistan would be required to submit followup reports to the APG on a quarterly basis. The Express Tribune quoted the sources as saying on Saturday that replies to 125 questions of the APG had also been sum-
moned in order to take Pakistan out of the list. It is being said that cross-questioning would also be held during the talks between the two sides, the sources said, adding that Pakistan’s stance in the talks would be presented through the APG. Pakistan would also provide answers to 10 important questions related to curbing money laundering and terrorism financing. Details of punishment handed over to those involved in terrorism financing had also been sought. T h e d eve l o p m e n t comes after the APG on August 23 place Pakistan under its enhanced monitoring mechanism after it failed to comply with 11 recommendations out of 40.
Kashmiri Pandits protest against ‘The Washington Post’ in US Washington, Sep 8 (PTI): A group of Kashmiri Pandits staged a demonstration in front of The Washington Post office here on Saturday, protesting against “one-sided coverage” of the recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir. The newspaper has defended its coverage in Kashmir as “fair, accurate and comprehensive”. The demonstration was organised by the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora. The protesters alleged that the prominent US daily has been giving “onesided and biased coverage” after the Indian government withdrew Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 of the Constitution and divided the state into two Union Territories last month. “Your coverage has not addressed the dejure lawlessness that existed in the State of J&K due to Article 370 accompanied by Article 35A which supposedly granted special status to the State,” the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora said in a memorandum submitted to the Washington Post. Kashmiri Pandits, who had gathered in Wash-
Protesters alleged that the prominent US daily has been giving.
ington DC from various parts of the United States, raised slogans in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the “bold and historic step”. “ N ow h e r e i n t h e Washington Post media narratives is their mention that in this lawless State the most heinous genocide was committed against the aboriginal people, the Kashmiri Pandits, resulting in their virtual exile,” the organiser said. “Washington Post’s biased reporting ignores the inconvenient truth that Ar-
ticle 370 and Article 35A... have denied democratic rights to minorities, women and weaker sections of the society while throttling Kashmir’s economy...(and) Kashmir Valley became breeding ground for ram-
pant corruption, separatism,” said Mohan Sapru, the chief coordinator of the rally. Across the road where the protest was staged by Kashmiri Pandits, a group of Pakistani Americans,
separatist Kashmiri and separatist Khalistani held a silent demonstration in support of The Washington Post. Some of the pro-Pakistani protesters tried to stop Indian journalists from covering their demonstration, including taking pictures, before the intervention of local police. Justifying its coverage, Washington Post Foreign Editor Douglas Jehl said, “The Post’s coverage of India’s actions in Kashmir since the Aug. 5 crackdown has been fair, accurate and comprehensive -- at a time when India has imposed tight restrictions on the flow of information and has severely limited access by our journalists trying to cover this important story.” Meanwhile, a group of US Muslims held a protest demonstration in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington DC.
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opment projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was satisfactory and the second phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) will be finalised in October after which 90 per cent of Pakistani exports including agricultural products and seafood will attract a 0 per cent duty. “Market access will increase Pakistan’s exports by $500 million, which will reduce the disparity between bilateral trade,” said Yao. The envoy remarked that Chinese businesswomen would be invited to participate in the fifth Islamabad Expo scheduled in November to explore the market and promote networking. “In addition, women entrepreneurs of Pakistan would be sent to China to participate in the expos and explore business opportunities,” he added.
their cause. The bill proposes sanctions against Hong Kong and Chinese officials found to suppress democracy and human rights in the city, and could also affect Hong Kong’s preferential trade status with the US. The US State Department in a travel advisory Friday said Beijing has undertaken a propaganda campaign “falsely accusing the United States of
fomenting unrest in Hong Kong.” It said US citizens and embassy staff have been the target of the propaganda and urged them to exercise increased caution. Some US lawmakers have spoken out strongly in support of the Hong Kong protesters and voiced concern about the potential for a brutal crackdown by China. Trump, however, has indicated the US would stay out of a matter he considers between Hong Kong and China. He has said he believes the US trade war with China is making Beijing tread carefully. Sunday’s rally followed overnight violent clashes between protesters and police at several metro stations. Protesters set fire to debris near a metro station that had been shuttered in the crowded Mongkok area but retreated after riot police chased them using pepper spray. Violent clashes separately took place at a station in Sha Tin new town, where protesters chased police officers into the control room before riot police arrived. Several people were injured and detained.
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uchobeni Tungoe was crowned Miss Dimapur 2019 while Lovi Awomi and Nem Rose Merry were adjudged as first and second runnersup at the Miss Dimapur 2019 contest finale held at Don Bosco Institute for Development & Leadership, Riverbelt Colony on September 7 sponsored by Election Department Nagaland. The occasion was graced by DC&DEO Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, as special guest. Addressing the gathering, the special guest reminded that anybody can make changes in the society; however, the more important thing is what type of changes the person is dedicated to. DC said that the Election department has been sponsoring such event to show appreciation and encourage young people to be responsible citizens and informed that reigning Miss would also continue to be the ambassador of election department in the district. Principal Hope Acad-
‘Joker’ wins big at Venice Film Festival
the courage to stand up for themselves and for what they believe and also urged them to remember that nothing is more rare and beautiful than a woman being unapologetically her-
Kristen Stewart excited about Pattinson’s Batman avatar
Kevin Hart starts MCCK hold cultural, literary day & SCC observes Freshers’ walking again Miss Nagaland campus audition Day-cum-cultural programme after back surgery
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ctress Kristen Stewart is happy about the casting of her “Twilight” co-star and former boyfriend Robert Pattinson as Batman, saying he is the “only guy that could play that part”. Pattinson has replaced actor Ben Affleck to be the caped crusader. He will be seen as the superhero in filmmaker Matt Reeves’ upcoming film. “I feel like he’s the only guy that could play that part,” variety.com quoted Stewart as saying. “I’m so happy for him. It’s crazy. I’m very, very happy about that. I heard that and I was like, ‘Oh man!’ It’s awesome,” she added. Stewart and Pattinson broke out in the Hollywood scene with “Twilight” series. Pattinson essayed the role of swoonworthy vampire Edward Cullen and Stewart was his Bella Swan. The actress also agreed that Pattinson has the “perfect cheekbones” to play the crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne. Stewart opened up about Pattinson’s casting as she sat down to talk about her upcoming movie “Seberg” at the Toronto International Film Festival. (IANS)
oaquin Phoenix’s “Joker” was awarded the Golden Lion for the best film at the 76th annual Venice Film Festival. “Joker” is loosely based on the popular DC supervillain of the same name. It follows the life of Arthur Fleck (essayed by Phoenix) as an aspiring stand-up comedian and his transition into becoming the Joker. In his acceptance speech, director Todd Phillips thanked Warner Bros. and DC for stepping “out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie”, reports dailymail.co.uk “There is no movie without Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin is the fiercest and brightest and most openminded lion I know. Thank you for trusting me with your insane talent,” he
added. The 76th edition of the film fest wrapped up on Saturday night. Phoenix’s “Joker” had its world premiere in Venice on August 31. The movie will release in the US on October 4. A sequel is said to be in the works, as well as a film which would see Phoenix’s Joker encounter Robert Pattinson, who has replaced Ben Affleck as Batman. The second prize, the Silver Lion award, went to Roy Andersson, who won it for Best Directing for “About Endlessness”. Though inclusion of Roman Polanski’s “An Officer and a Spy” raised many questions, the film was received warmly in Italy. It was announced as the early winner of the FIPRESCI prize. (IANS)
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ilmmaker Zoya A k h t a r ’s “ G u l l y Boy”, which has premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and won the Best Film award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, is all set to release in Japan in October. “I am very happy, very proud that Gully Boy is releasing in Japan. I have never been to Japan but only learnt, heard and seen the most wonderful things about the land of the rising sun,” said Ranveer, who was excited by the news. The actor, who essayed a role of a rapper in the movie added: “I hope to come there someday - ‘Gully Boy’ is releasing in Japan and it’s a very happy and proud moment for us all who have worked on the film - that our film has travelled to the vast nation of Japan and we hope that you all see it and you all like it.” “Gully Boy” is loosely based on the life of street rappers Divine and Naezy. The film also stars Kalki Koechlin, Vijay Raaz and Siddhant Chaturvedi in supporting roles. (IANS) K Y M C
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he School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Nagaland University organized its 12th Freshers Meet on September 7 at Town Hall Dimapur. On the occasion, special invitee, Nagaland Tool-Room & Training Centre (NTTC) Dimapur, principal, Er. Petehetuo Miasalhou maintained that the educated people should contribute and think for the society. He urged the students to become entrepreneur through start up India initiative of central government. He stated that NTTC and NU-SET should collaborate to provide machinery and tools to engineering students in solving various problems faced by people in their locality.
Mick Jagger, Donald Sutherland blast Donald Trump at film festival
self and comfortable in her perfect imperfections. The subtitles for Miss Photogenic & Style Icon was also won by Zuchobeni Tungoe, Miss perfect 10 & Miss Catwalk by Lovi Awomi, Miss Talented by Roslyn M Yanthan, Miss Congeniality by Nem Rose Merry, Icon Fresh Face by Lucy Gangte, Miss Beautiful Hair by Prima Chettri and Best Ethnic Wear by Anenla Jamir. Miss Dimapur 2019 received a total of Rs. 1,05,900/- worth in cash and kind. The first and second runners up received cash and kind amounting to Rs. 40,000/- and all semi finalist were also awarded gift hampers. Judges for the event included principal correspondent Nagaland Today, Imna Longchar, professionally trained cosmetician and social worker, Katrin Kinimi, l aw y e r a n d a s o c i a l entrepreneur, Loreni Sophia and HoD, department of English Tetso College, Anjan Behera. (DIPR)
Miss Dimapur 2019 Zuchobeni Tungoe flanked by 1st and 2nd runners up Lovi Awomi and Nem Rose Merry. (DIPR)
emy, Sashila Ozukum, who attended as special invitee in her speech remarked that to win the crown and just being beautiful is not enough. She encouraged the participants to have
scar-winning actor Tom Hanks will star in a film based on the Mattel action toy figure titled “Major Matt Mason”. The film is being produced by Paramount Pictures, reports variety.com. Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, who has worked with Hanks on “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons”, is on board to adapt the script from a short story about the character from Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon. “Major Matt Mason” is about an astronaut who lives and works on the moon. The toy’s popularity coincided with America’s own space race in the 1960s. There are lots of supporting characters like a space crew, alien allies and villains. Besides Paramount, the project will be produced by Mattel Films. At present, Hanks is excited about Marielle Heller’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood”, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday. (IANS)
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Miasalhou acknowledged and appreciated the effort made by former Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University, professor Krishnamoorthy Kannan for helping to setup and start first technical institute in Nagaland in the year 2007. Dean NU-SET, professor SK Sharma, in his speech encouraged newly admitted 90 students to work hard and have a positive attitude. He acknowledged the faculties for their dedication in imparting quality education and said that many passed out students are working in various organizations. T h e e ve n t e n d e d with the crowning of Jesse K Awomi and Ankita Chakraborty as Mr. and Miss. Freshers SET, NU 2019.
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hile presenting their new film, “The Burnt Orange Heresy,” at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, Mick Jagger and Donald Sutherland spoke extensively about their dislike for President Donald Trump. The Rolling Stones frontman, 76, blasted Trump for “tearing apart” America and not working hard enough to combat climate change. “The U.S. should be the world leader in environmental control but now it has decided to go the other way,” he said, per THR. Jagger went on to slam Trump for dropping out of the Paris Agreement. “We are in a very difficult situation at the moment, especially in the U.S., where all the environmental controls that were put in place — that were just about adequate — have been rolled back by the current administration so much that they are being wiped out,” he said. Jagger also commented on the activists who were that the festival to protest
climate change, anti-immigration policies and the cruise ship problem in the famed Italian city. “I’m absolutely behind that,” Jagger said of the protesters. “I’m glad they’re doing that because they’re the ones who are going to inherit the planet.” Jagger’s co-star Sutherland, 84, chimed in with, “Mick is right when he said the reforms that were instituted during the Obama administration were barely adequate, and now they’re being torn about.” “When you’re my age, when you’re 85 years old and you have children and grandchildren, you will leave
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alt Christian College (SCC), Dimapur observed its 28th annual Freshers’ Day-cum-Cultural Meet on September 6 with entrepreneur, Tito Yepthomi, as the guest speaker. Yepthomi who is also the alumni of SSC and the president of Dimapur District Auto Drivers’ Union (DDADU) encouraged the students to venture into business sector and contribute to the state economy. Pointing out the scarcity of government job in the state, he advised them to be self independent. Recalling his college days, where there was lack of good facilities unlike the present day, he urged
the students to grab the opportunity and utilise it to the maximum. Khrorite Lashu of Class 11 and Sharfaraz Sheikh of BA 1st semester were crowned as Mr and Miss Freshers SCC, 2019, while Sentilongla and Hetoka Kibami were declared as Miss and Mr perfect. Former Miss Nagaland 2016, Vilokali Zhimomi and finance secretary of ANCSU, Inato Y. Chishio were the guest judges. Earlier, invoation was offered by campus minister SCC, Rev. Thebemo Yanthan and welcome address was delivered by general secretary SCCSU, Gamalel Narzary.
ctor-comedian Kevin Hart has started walking again after undergoing back surgery following a horrific car crash. It is believed that the car crash left him with a fractured spine. Hart is slowly walking again but is still in excruciating pain. According to TMZ, Hart is still “miles away” from a full recovery, but has managed to keep a “positive mood”, reports mirror. co.uk. It is being said that the actor will start physical therapy soon. Hart suffered severe back injuries and was hospitalised following a major car crash in California. The accident happened on September 1 on the winding and treacherous Mulholland Highway. The crash scene video shows Hart’s car deep in a gully about 10 feet off the road. (IANS)
odel Christian College Kohima (MCCK) held its cultural day and literary day on September 6 and 7 at the college auditorium. BASN organised its “Miss Nagaland” campus audition on the second day of the college event, wherein six college girl participated. The 12th cultural day of the college was observed under the theme “Promote and Enrich Culture”. Assistant professor and HOD Sociology, Dr. Kekhriesenuo Christina was the speaker for the event while chairman TTC (AG), Swelul Pucho graced the occasion as special guest. “Culture is us, who we are, and what we are and that it was people who represent culture” explained Dr. Kekhriesenuo. She said Nagas’ culture was threatened by several forces such as westernization and that there was a need to protect and preserve culture, saying “Culture is our identity, if we lose it, we lose ourselves.” She encouraged the
them nothing if we don’t vote those people out of office in Brazil, in London, in Washington,” continued Sutherland, referencing Jair Bolsonaro and Boris Johnson. “They are ruining the world. We have contributed to the ruination of it, but they are ensuring it.” Jagger added that he believes societal values have changed -- “We are going through a very strange time at the minute. And when you live at a strange time you know it’s a strange time but you don’t know what’s going to happen. Values are different. There’s more polarization and less civility.” (FoxNews)
students to work towards reinvigorating the good old traditions and to go back to the roots through documentation of culture, preservation of cultural relics and heritage. The special guest, Swilul in his speech quoted “The brave do not abandon their culture” while encouraging the students to become torch bearers to their true Naga culture. The programme was followed by fusion song and a play on a Naga folktale, folk dance and attire show in the second session. The literary day was celebrated on the second day of the event. MCCK vice principal, Dr. Nungshikokla Jamir encouraged the students to dare and dream for education that will manifest humanity. Various competitions were held between the four groups namely Rennaissance, Blazers, Shield, and Guardians. The competitions included group song, quiz, photography, extempore speech, talent show, debate, etc. Rennaissance emerged as the group champion.
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With immense pride and joy, the United College of Theology and Missions (UCTM) would like to extend our hearty congratulations to Mr. Epovezo Chuzho, Lecturer UCTM Dimapur on being conferred D.Min. from Hindustan Bible Institute and College (HBI) Chennai under Asia Theological Association (ATA). (Which was published on 8th Sept. issue should be read as conferred D.Min and not as published) May God continue to lead and shower His blessing DP-6809 upon you in the days to come.
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The chairman and members of School Managing Committee (SMC) Govt. Middle School, Sematilla Dimapur express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. INAKHU CHISHI, S/o Khuwoto L. Chishi for being conferred the prestigious DISTRICT TEACHERS AWARD on 5th September 2019 for his outstanding and selfless service rendered towards education and bringing laurel to the school and Sematilla colony as well. We wish him further success in his future endeavour. Chairman SMC GMS SEMATILLA, DIMAPUR DP-6808
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England thrash Bulgaria in Euro qualifiers PWA discusses 74th wrestling meet a fine one-two, Wanderson’s half volley from an angle was saved well by Pickford, and moments later England had daylight. Up the other end, Nikolay Bodurov left a leg on Rashford, who showed fine agility to turn in the box, allowing Kane to score from the spot for his and England’s second. Kane then turned provider for Sterling, squaring from the left for the City man to tuck home under the crossbar for his seventh in as many games for England. With England controlling the match, Southgate introduced fresh
Harry Kane celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal during their Euro 2020 qualifying match against Bulgaria.
London, Sep 8 (Agencies): Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as England maintained their perfect start to Euro 2020 qualification with a 4-0 victory over Bulgaria at Wembley. The England captain broke the deadlock midway through the first half, slotting home from six yards after Bulgaria’s insistence to play out from the back was punished by Raheem Sterling. After a subdued firsthalf display, England hit full stride in the second period. Kane doubled his tally from the penalty spot
within four minutes of the restart, after Marcus Rashford was brought down in the box, and then returned the favour to Sterling, squaring the ball for the Manchester City forward to add England’s third on 55 minutes. Kane dusted himself down after being bundled to ground in the area on 73 minutes and completed his hat-trick with another emphatic penalty that restored Gareth Southgate’s side to the top of Group A. Bulgaria set up in a 5-4-1 and looked to shut up shop, and though they did
have the first half chance of the game as Jordan Pickford denied Marcelinho’s deflected effort, England finally broke them down on 24 minutes. Trying to play out in a triangle with his defenders from a goal kick, Plamen Iliev’s loose pass fell straight to Sterling, who got to the byline and turned the ball back for Kane to slot home from six yards. Bulgaria continued to retreat despite the goal, and though England eventually turned it on after the break, it came after a fine chance for a leveller. After playing
blood. Mason Mount came on with 25 minutes remaining, while Alex OxladeChamberlain also made his first England appearance in 18 months. Kane then completed his hat-trick, winning a penalty thanks to sub Kristian Dimitrov’s sloppy foul in the box, and finding the top left corner with fine strike from 12 yards. Rashford was denied a deserved goal late on by Iliev from close range, and it ended 4-0 as England kept perfect. Southgate, picking a trusted XI, got a professional performance in return.
France beat Albania 4-1
A weakened France side scored four goals for the fourth time in five Euro 2020 qualifiers as the Group H leaders swept aside Albania 4-1. Their superior goal difference - four better than Turkey’s and nine better than Iceland’s - is what is keeping the world champions in first place as all three teams are level on 12 points. The start of the match was delayed by seven minutes as the Stade de France public address system played the national anthem of Andorra - visitors next week - and Albania refused to begin until the error was rectified. Even without the injured Paul Pogba, and with Kylian Mbappe watching from the stands, there was little concern for the hosts as Kingsley Coman scored twice, with Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud and debutant Jonathan Ikone also on target. Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris conceded a 90th-minute penalty from which Sokol Cikalleshi scored as France threw away their clean sheet. Also in Group H, Turkey beat Andorra 1-0 with a late Ozan Tufan strike, leaving them level with both France and Iceland at the top on 12 points. Earlier in the day, Iceland beat Moldova 3-0.
PWA officials and members during executive meeting on September 7.
Phek, Sep 8 (NPN): Phek Wrestling Association (PWA) held its executive meeting at Tukhuka, Phek village under the presidentship of Thuputhiyi Venuh on Saturday. The house deliberated on matters relating to the forthcoming 44rd session of PWA Wrestling Meet 2020.
The house unanimously inducted Vetsosa Venuh as assistant technical secretary to assist technical secretary Chotha Soho. Zhosheto Khesoh donated Rs.25,000 to PWA for running belt in memory of Lt. Khunietso Khesoh. The house also formed finance committee which will be headed by Thupuve
Vero as convenor. Other members include; Mudosayi Huire, Zhokuve Vero, Zavekho Vero, Kupoyi Hoshi and Muramu Venuh. Further, the house decided to ask Nagaland Wrestling Referee Board to impart technical training to umpires/judges, recorders and time keepers on September 28.
Champions of open penalty shootout tournament Team Tribal’s United. The tournament was organised by Dimapur Rengma Students’ Union (DRSU) under the theme, “Be the Responsible Change”, on September 7 at Government Higher Secondary School ground, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur.
Leihong, Bendangnaro win Nagaland Badminton C’ship
Assam Rifles, Dimapur battalion, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N), distributed sports items to youths of Khehoi village, Dimapur on September 7. The sports items were distributed with an aim to encourage sports activities for overall growth of body and mind.
Brathwaite’s bowling action under review
Dubai, Sep 8 (IANS): West Indies player Kraigg Brathwaite has been reported for a suspected bowling action during the second Test against India in Kingston that ended on Monday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement. The Match Officials’ Report, which was handed
over to the West Indies management, cited concerns about the legality of the 26-year-old’s bowling action during the course of the match. B r a t h w a i t e, w h o bowls off-spin, had earlier been reported for a suspect bowling action in August 2017 but was cleared following an independent
assessment. With Brathwaite being reported again, he will be required to submit to further testing by September 14. He is, however, permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known, the statement further said.
Kohima, Sep 8 (NPN): The six day long 43rd Nagaland Inter District and State Open Badminton Championship concluded at DSCZ Stadium, Zunheboto on Saturday. H. Leihong Konyak won the men’s singles title, while Bendangnaro of Nagaland Police won women’s singles title. The week long championship was organised by Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA) and hosted by Zunheboto District Badminton Association. Altogether 11 districts including Nagaland Police took part in the championship. KT Sukhalu, advisor, School Education graced the closing ceremony as the special guest. N a g a l a n d Po l i c e emerged as the group champions in senior team championship while Dimapur district bagged the runners-up. In junior team cham-
Winners of the championship along with members of Nagaland Badminton Association and others after the prize distribution ceremony.
pionship, Dimapur and host team Zunheboto were the champions and runners-up respectively. Defending champions H. Leihong Konyak of Mon district defeated Riku Khape (Dimapur) by 21-9,
15-21, 21-9 to defend his title in the final match in men’s singles category. Nagaland Police player Bendangnaro overcame Mepulila (Mokokchung) in the final by 21-16, 15-21, 2422 to win the women’s title.
Nagaland Police duo veterans Joseph Sumi and Raju Chetri continue to dominate the men’s doubles category by defending the title beating Dolen and Hito in the final. Joseph and his partner Raju also took the veteran
35+ men doubles title. In women’s doubles, Ekumyala and Uma Tamang defeated defending champions Bendangnaro and Imlirenla in the final to emerge as the new champions.
WC qualifier: No reason to fear Qatar, says Stimac Mo Farah wins Great North
Igor Stimac with Indian football tea during a training session.
Doha, Sep 8 (IANS): India lost to Oman 1-2 but their spirited display raised hopes of the sport going in the right direction under new coach Igor Stimac. They will now take on Asian champions Qatar in their own backyard and the Croatian coach is well aware of the challenge that lies ahead. “As soon as the Oman match ended, we shifted our focus immediately to the next match. Qatar are the strongest team in the group and playing them will K Y M C
not be easy. However, it’s a great opportunity to learn from,” Stimac told www. the-aiff.com. The Croatian added that the team has “no reason to fear” ahead of the encounter. He stated, “Obviously, we have to change 4-5 players. “We’ll see how everyone is feeling. There is no reason to fear and we shall look to score goals and play good football.” Winger Udanta Singh, who almost opened India’s account against Oman after his shot early in the first half
came back off the underside of the crossbar, said that the team has to keep its “chin up”. “The previous match is now history and everyone is now focusing on the match against Qatar. We have to keep our chins up. We started our preparations the very next day and are now looking forward to starting training here. We are expecting a tough encounter as Qatar are the Asian champions, but we have to stick to our plans, stay compact and play as a team. If we can do that,
we can certainly pull off a favourable result,” he said. Full-back Subhasish Bose stressed that the motivation levels in the team are high as they gear up for their first away fixture of the qualifiers, saying that head coach Stimac is “pushing the players” to learn and keep improving. The 24-year-old said, “We played well against Oman but we could have done better towards the end. However, it is important that we learn from our mistakes and ensure that we come out fighting and stronger. The coach has been motivating us and said that he was proud of the way we played. Against Qatar, we have to be solid and make the most of our chances.” With just five days between India’s first two group stage fixtures, midfielder Rowllin Borges talked about how the team is recovering after a fierce battle and “getting in shape” physically and mentally for the challenge in three days’ time. He remarked, “The first match was a tough one for sure but we started our recovery process in the gym the very next morning and everyone is getting in shape
to now take on Qatar. It is a very important match for us and we will put our best foot forward.” Returning to the national team lineup for the first time since January was forward Ashique Kuruniyan, marking his first appearance under Stimac in Guwahati against Oman after recovering from an injury. The youngster, who hails from Kerala, spoke about his return to the Blue Tigers XI and the side’s mindset ahead of Tuesday’s game. “I had been working really hard to return to full fitness in the last few months and I’m glad to wear the India jersey once again. We have to accept what happened against Oman and learn from it. Qatar are a strong team undoubtedly but we will push them as hard as we can and play to the best of our abilities,” he said. The match between India and Qatar will take place at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium here. As per the latest update of the FIFA world ranking, India are in 103rd place while the hosts - the defending Asian champions - are ranked at 62.
Run for sixth consecutive year
London, Sep 8 (Agencies): Mo Farah has won a record sixth successive Great North Run after setting another personal best. The 36-year-old completed the 13.1mile course in 59 minutes and six seconds after racing ahead in the final mile. The Olympic champion had been poised on five straight victories alongside Baroness TanniGrey Thompson. Farah, 36, was pushed hard by Tamirat Tola at the death but proved too strong for the Ethiopian. After crossing the line, Farah told BBC Sport: ‘The crowd was so loud I didn’t know if he was closing the gap so I kept looking behind. “I’ve really enjoyed it but the past couple of years has been in the middle of marathon preparation. It was good to test myself. Things are looking good and I’m happy with the win.” “Tokyo is definitely on the cards - as an athlete you always want to represent your country. You just have to take it one year at a time. Hopefully, come Tokyo time, we will be in the mix.”
Mo Farah has won a record sixth successive Great North Run after another personal best.
Tola then crossed the line 42 seconds ahead of Holland’s third-placed Abdi Nageeye, with Britain’s Callum Hawkins coming home fourth in one hour and 39 seconds. The women’s course record was beaten by Brigid Kosgei, who finished with a time of 1:04:28 just five months are winning the London Marathon. Her relentless pace saw her also break the world half marathon record. Kenya’s women filled the top four places, but Kosgei finished over three minutes ahead of second-placed
Magdalyne Masai (1:07:36), with Linet Masai third and three-time winner Mary Keitany fourth. Britain’s Charlotte Purdue finished fifth in 1:08:10 and, like Hawkins, will be buoyed by her form ahead of the World Championships in Doha later this month. British men finished first and third in the men’s wheelchair race as David Weir came home first in 43:31 ahead of secondplaced Canadian Brent Lakatos (43:36) and fellow Briton Simon Lawson (45:58). K Y M C
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Andreescu stuns Serena to win US Open Society must grow up: Sterling “Bianca played an unbelievable match,” she said. “Cong ratulations, I’m so proud and happy for you. I wish I could have played better.” The fearless Andreescu pressured Williams from the outset, electing to receive after winning the coin toss and immediately breaking her childhood idol. Shouting “come on” after winning key points, Andreescu’s vicious forehands kept Williams on the back foot while costly
errors, including a double fault on set point in the first, put the American in an early hole. With her back against the wall trailing 5-1 and facing championship point, Williams mounted a spirited comeback to draw level at 5-5, leading to deafening roars from the packed crowd in the biggest tennis stadium in the world. Yet Andreescu, who covered her ears at times, regained her steely composure to cross the finish line.
Murray, Mattek-Sands retain mixed doubles crown
Bianca Andreescu with the US Open trophy after defeating Serena Williams in the final match.
New York, Sep 8 (Agencies): Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu claimed her first Grand Slam title in a hard-hitting and nerve-jangling 6-3 7-5 win over Serena Williams on Saturday that put the brakes on the American’s bid to equal the all-time record. Andreescu matched Williams’ power throughout the slugfest and kept her composure under intense pressure to fend off a late comeback from the six-times U.S. Open champion. The 19-year-old
dropped her racket after hitting a blistering forehand return winner on match point to seal victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium and collapsed on her back after embracing her defeated opponent. “It’s so hard to explain (what the win means) in words,” Andreescu said on-court. “I ’m just beyond grateful and truly blessed. I’ve worked really, really hard for this moment and I can’t complain. This year has been a dream come true,” she added before collecting
Watford appoint Sanchez as coach
Quique Sanchez Flores
Lo n d o n, S e p 8 (Agencies): Watford have appointed former boss Quique Sanchez Flores following the sacking of head coach Javi Gracia just five matches into the season. The 54-year-old Spaniard returns to Vicarage Road after coaching the Hornets during the 2015/16 season, leading them to a 13th-placed finish and the FA Cup semi-finals before moving to Espanyol. He remained with the La Liga side for nearly two years before a brief spell in China with Shanghai Shen-
hua, which ended in July. Sanchez Flores has also coached Valencia and Benfica, and led Atletico Madrid to Europa League and European Super Cup glory. Gracia departed after leading Watford to just one win in their last ten matches, a run that stretched back to April. T h e y h ave t a k e n just one point from their first four Premier League matches this season and sit bottom of the table. However, last season Gracia took Watford to an 11th-placed finish - their best ever in the Premier League - as well as only the second FA Cup final in their history. Chairman Scott Duxbury said, “Javi has represented Watford with great dignity and will always be deserving of our fullest respect for his achievements.”
her $3.85 million winner’s cheque. “And now to be able to play on this stage against Serena, a true legend of the sport, is amazing.” Andreescu, the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era, prevented Williams from equalling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Williams, who has been denied the milestone in four slam finals since claiming her last major title at the Australian Open in 2017, was gracious in defeat.
Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands defended their U.S. Open mixed doubles title on Saturday, defeating Taiwan’s Chan Hao-Ching and New Zealand’s Michael Venus in straight sets under sunny skies at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The win burnished Murray’s reputation as one of the world’s leading doubles exponents, as the Briton enjoyed his third consecutive mixed doubles triumph at Flushing Meadows. An elated Mattek-Sands, who suffered a grisly knee injury at Wimbledon two years ago, celebrated the 6-2, 6-3 win by taking a selfie on the court with Murray, older brother of former world No. 1 Andy who also won in 2017 with Martina Hingis. “We have a lot of fun. He keeps me pretty grounded,” said America’s Olympic mixed doubles champion Mattek-Sands, who added that she was happy to be back on the court after undergoing more knee surgery in March. “It’s about choosing your mentality, choosing your attitude,” added the 34-year-old, after annexing her ninth Grand Slam doubles title. The match began with routine holds but quickly pivoted in favour of the holders, who played a clean match with just 11 unforced errors while firing off 23 winners.
London, Sep 8 (Agencies): Raheem Sterling has called on society to “wake up” and realise footballers are “human beings just doing their jobs” as players continue to be racially abused. A number of players, including Sterling’s fellow England internationals Marcus Rashford and Tammy Abraham, have been targeted online after missing penalties this season. Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku was also racially abused by Cagliari fans during a Serie A match last week, and Sterling says things must change. “It’s easy to say what happens next but there’s a lot of people behind a computer screen. Those are the ones that are disappointing and feel they can get away with stuff like this,” he was quoted saying by Sky Sports. “We are in 2019 and we’re still talking about this. I can’t say I have the answer to stop it but as a society we need to nail down on this. The people doing it need to wake up and understand it’s a new era and discrimination is not something anybody should face.” “We need to grow up as a society and realise we’re only out here doing our jobs. We are human beings and we have feelings. It’s a touchy subject but I can’t tell you I’ve got the exact answer. But as a society we need to do better and appreciate each other more.” Sterling has been outspoken in calling out racism during his career, and
Raheem Sterling
called for Montenegro to be handed a stadium ban after he was one of a number of England players to be racially abused during the team’s win there last season. Speaking before England’s 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Saturday, Marcus Rashford called on social media companies to do more to prevent their users racially abusing others online. “For me, it’s too easy to do whatever you like on the internet,” Rashford said. “Any of us now could go
on and create accounts and write what we want under anybody’s posts and nobody would ever know.” “The solution is easy to figure out - if you had to show identification to create an account that means everybody can only have one account.” “For me, there’s hundreds of thousands of people that use my name on social media and they can write what they like. But people are speaking out and people are listening so hopefully we can put it right.”
Afghanistan inch closer to victory against Bangladesh Chattogram, Sep 8 (IANS): Wrist spinners wreaked havoc on Day 4 to take Afghanistan closer to a famous win against Bangladesh, who were at 136/6 and still needing 262 to win in the one-off Test in Chattogram on Sunday. Skipper Rashid Khan took three wickets while Zahir Khan nabbed two as Bangladesh batters were flattened by their guile. Only skipper Shakib Al Hasan waged a lone battle and remained unbeaten on 39. Besides him, opener Shadman Islam scored 41. Resuming at overnight score of 237/8 in 83.4 overs with a lead of 374, Afghanistan set Bangladesh a stiff target of 398 to win after start of play was delayed due to bad light. Wicketkee per and over night batter Afsar Zazai remained unbeaten
on 48. For the hosts, skipper Al Hasan returned best figures of 3/58. Bangladesh sent Liton Das to open the batting instead of Soumya Sarkar but to little effect as Das was out for nine, with Zahir Khan trapping him in front after lunch. Bangladesh kept losing wickets as Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan removed Mushtiqur Rahim (23) and Mominul Haque trapped lbw. Rashid could have had another wicket had he managed to hold on to a sharp return catch off Al Hasan’s bat. On day 3, Afghanistan put themlseves in the driver’s seat largely thanks to a 108-run stand between Asghar Afghan and 17year-old opener Ibrahim Zadran. Bangladesh started the day on 196/8 and Mo-
Afghanistan players celebrate after taking a wicket on Day 4 of the one-off Test match against Gangladesh.
hammad Nabi, playing his last Test, took the first wicket of the day off his third ball, bowling Tauijul Islam through the gate. Two overs later, Rashid Khan finished things off by trapping Nayeem Hasan LBW, thus completing his five-wicket haul. Afghanistan started
their second innings with a lead of 137. Bangladesh star Al Hasan however ensured that they didn’t get off to a smooth start, taking back to back wickets off his second and third ball in the opening over. He first trapped Ihsanullah before the stumps and then dismissed first innings cen-
turion Rahmat Shah with a catch off his own bowling. Hashmatullah Shahidi was then dismissed on 12 by Nayeem Hasan after which Asghar and Zadran deflated the hosts for a better part of the next 47 overs. Asghar, who missed out on a ton by just eight runs in the first innings,
scored his second fifty of the Test before falling to Taijul Islam. 14 overs later, Ibrahim Zadran fell on 87 off 208 balls as he tried to go for a maximum over long on off Nayeem Hasan. He ended up finding the fielder on the boundary. That left wicketkeeper Zazai to bat with the tail. He had a 30-run stand with Rashid Khan, who scored a 50 in the first innings, before the latter fell to Taijul. At the stumps, induced by a power failure in the stadium, Afghanistan were 237/8 with Zazai being accompanied by Yamin Ahmadzai. Brief scores: Afghanistan 342 & 237/8 (Ibrahim Zadran 87, Asghar Afghan 50; Shakib Al Hasan 3/53); Bangladesh 205 (Mominul Haque 52, Mosaddek Hossain 48; Rashid Khan 5/55) & 136/6 (Shakib 39 not out; Rashid Khan 3/46)
Indian boxers aim for medal haul at World C’ships Ekaterinburg, Sep 8 (PTI): The coveted Olympic berths are no longer at stake but Indian boxers will not be short on motivation when they step inside the ring to better a record which states four medals from 20 editions, in the men’s World Championships here from Monday. Vijender Singh (2009), Vikas Krishan (2011), Shiva Thapa (2015) and Gaurav Bidhuri (2017) make the exclusive club which has experienced what it feels like to be on the podium at amateur boxing’s marquee event. All these men ended with bronze medals and that is another aspect in which the Indians would be eyeing an improvement. “It is going to be tough. The aim is to improve on what we have done in the past. That’s what we work for,” Indian Boxing’s HighPerformance Director Santiago Nieva told PTI. It was meant to be an Olympic qualifier and features the revised eight weight categories (52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 69kg, 74kg, 81kg, 91kg, +91kg) earmarked for Tokyo 2020, instead of the traditional 10
Vijender Singh
divisions. However, the event was stripped of Olympic qualifier status after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) lost patience with the long-standing administrative mess in the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and took control of the entire process, which will now start next year. With that status gone, the tournament has lost a bit of sheen. Nevertheless, it is still likely to feature around 450 boxers from 87 countries in 400 fights spread across 12 days.
Shiva Thapa
India’s hopes will be majorly pinned on pintsized dynamo Amit Panghal (52kg). The reticent 23-yearold from Haryana has been on a roll for more than a year. He is a reigning Asian Championships and Asian Games gold-medallist. The Army-man came quite close to a world medal in his 2017 debut when he exhausted the then defending champion Hasanboy Dusmatov in the quarterfinals but went down 2-3 in the 49kg category. Panghal had his revenge in the Asian Games
final where he outpunched Dusmatov for the gold and showed himself to be a serious contender for glory at the worlds. “There is no 49kg and 60kg this time, categories that we are really good at. I think we are going to get a very good idea of where we stand viz-a-viz the Olympic qualifiers,” Nieva said, referring to the Asian Olympic qualifiers in February next year. Then there is Kavinder Bisht (57kg), an Air Force man, whose bloodied face after a brutal quarterfinal in 2017 is a disturbing but
unforgettable image. Like Panghal, Bisht too was making his debut at the big event and lost 2-3 in a fight that could have given him a sensational medal. He has improved considerably since then. At the Asian Championships this year, he accounted for the reigning world champion Kairat Yeraliyev during his silver medal-winning run. And he now has some unfinished business to take care of in the world championship. Veteran Satish Kumar (+91kg) is the only other Indian, apart from these two, who has the experience of competing at the worlds. The former Asian Games bronze-medallist will try to ensure that ill-health doesn’t ruin his campaign the way it did in 2017. The rest of the Indian line-up holds promise too. There is Manish Kaushik (63kg), the silver medallist from last year’s Commonwealth Games. The Armyman has been in and out of the team, locked in a tough battle for the spot with Shiva Thapa. A medal here would help him cement the place.
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