August 14, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 249

Governor greets on Janmashtami

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya has extended greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of Janmashtami. In his message, Acharya said that the birth of Lord Krishna, also known as Janmashtami is celebrated across the country with traditional fervor and enthusiasm. On this auspicious festival, he called upon the people to strive harder to build a world free from malice and full of brotherhood and compassion. “Let us concentrate on performing our duties without thinking about the rewards. Good results will definitely follow right actions”, Acharya said.

He said that the festival was a reminder of the life and teachings of Lord Krishna.

He further urged the people to imbibe Lord Krishna’s noble message of righteous conduct and action so as to strengthen the moral foundations of our society and strive selflessly to take our country to new heights.

I-Day traffic regulation

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): In view of the Independence Day celebration on August 15, the following traffic regulation will be enforced at various places in Kohima. In a circular, Sr. SP, Kohima informed that only vehicles with appropriate car passes will be allowed entry to the Secretariat Plaza.

Parking of vehicles will be allowed outside the main gate of the Secretariat plaza and no vehicles will be allowed to park along the roadside from 6 a.m. onwards at the following routes: from BSNL Telephone exchange till Classic Island, Raj Bhavan till M.S Classic Island and Classic Island till Assembly Secretariat via Razhü Point.

Movement of heavy vehicles from High School junction to Assembly Secretariat via Sanuoru subway and in Kohima town will be prohibited during the function except government departmental buses. Therefore, all loading and unloading of goods in Kohima town should be completed by 6 a.m, the circular said. Parking of heavy vehicles along the “D” Block road has also been prohibited. Further, the defaulting vehicles would be towed away by the police and the charges would be borne by the vehicle owners, the circular said.

DAN coordination meet

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): An emergency meeting of the DAN coordination committee has been called by DAN chairman, Kuzholuzo Azo Neinu on August 14, 10 a.m. at the office chamber of NPF DAC chairman, NPF central office. Azo has requested all members to attend the meeting without fail.

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Centre directs states to deport illegal immigrants

NEW DELHI, AUG 13 (AGENCIES): Asserting that illegal immigrants like Rohingyas not only pose grave security concerns but also infringe on the rights of Indian citizens, the Ministry of Home Affairs has written to all states asking them to identify all illegal immigrants and deport them.

The government has said in its communiqué sent to all states last week that the illegal immigrants are vulnerable to be recruited by the terror groups. Officials say that it’s not healthy for India as already over 2 crore illegal Bangladeshi immigrants are living in India.

The communication states that the rise of terrorism in the last few decades has become a serious concern for most nations as illegal migrants are more vulnerable to getting recruited by terrorist organisations.

“These illegal immigrants not only infringe on the rights of Indian citizens but also pose grave security challenges,” said MHA in its communication sent to all the states on August 8.

Infiltration of (the Ro-

hingyas) from Rakhine state of Myanmar into Indian Territory, especially in recent years, besides being burden on the limited resources of the country also aggravates security challenges posed to India, it said.

The MHA has stated that, “Due to a variety of reasons, including political and economic turmoil in neighbouring countries, people from such countries often enter India. There are cultural and ethnic similarities, on many occasions such migration goes unnoticed and they settle in Indian Territory”. The home ministry communication said India is a large country having its border with many countries.

People in the sub-continent have a common history and share many similarities in physical looks.

It has also directed the state governments to set up a task force at district level to identify and deport illegallystaying foreign nationals.

The intelligence agencies have often expressed concerns over large number of Rohingyas crossing over to India as they feel that ter-

DIMAPUR, AUG 13 (NPN): Four legislators of Kohima district-- Dr. N. Nicky Kire, Er. Vikho-o Yhoshu, Er. Kropol Vitsu and Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu have condemned the ultimatum issued by NPF youth wing of 10 Northern Angami-I A/C, demanding the NPF office to be shut down by August 13.

In a joint statement, the MLAs said since the office of the NPF president under Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu had come under dispute, it was decided to open a temporary NPF central office at Legacy complex at Bayavü, Kohima, till such time the matter is settled either by Dr. Liezietsu, stepping down as the president or through a verdict of the Election Commission of India.

The MLAs reminded that the 36 NPF legislators after selecting Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio as the interim president asked Dr. Liezietsu to step down within 15 days with effect from July 31, 2017.

In this regard, they said “it is both constitutionally as well as legally allowed for the present temporary office to function out of the present location.”

The MLAs maintained that the office was established in a private property duly owned by a private individual and not on a property owned by the said Assembly Constituency. Though the area is under the 10 NA-I A/C, it does not mean that they (youth wing) are the sole authority, as every ward has its own panchayat that looks after the welfare of the area and not the A/C, the MLAs added.

To this, they asked whether the NPF central office required permission/approval from the 9 Kohima Town A/C to establish and function?

The MLAs further reminded that there were duly authorized institutions approved by the government to decide what or who can or cannot be allowed to function in any location/area, of which a political; party of an C/C was not one of them.

The MLAs therefore advised the youth wing, instead of resorting to threat and intimidation, to decide whether they wanted to be in the minority group or join the majority group that has the support of more than 2/3rd NPF MLAs.

Gov enters third day

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KOHIMA, AUG 13: The sit-in protest against Nagaland Governor, P.B. Achraya

by NPF youth wing, demanding ouster of the Governor for violating the Constitution by installing an unconstitutional government headed by T.R. Zeliang entered the third day on Sunday. The youth wing organized a devotional service outside the Raj Bhavan attended by party functionaries, legislators and CEC members Delivering the special message, NPF general secretary Akho Leyri exhorted the gathering about following Christ. He said God would never let down anyone if they followed Him. Leyri urged the congregation to be humble and to fear God in order to experience the wonderful and ceaseless love and blessings.

NPF spokesperson, Yitachu, MLA shared his life experience and called upon the party men to have faith and trust in God with all humility.

While describing the devotional service outside Raj Bhavan as a historic moment, Yitachu said “money, status or position alone will not make a man success unless a (Cont’d on p-5) person knows God.”

WU-NPPCL lifts NH-61 blockade

WU-NPPCL members and children during the blockade on Sunday.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 13 (PTI): Ahead of Independence Day, the Centre wrote to the states to organise events in schools towards creating a “patriotic mood” and a “mass fervour” to help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘New India’ vision.

However, West Bengal government has instructed its schools to desist from following the Centre’s circular, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said, terming the decision of the Trinamool Congress government as “unfortunate”.

“It is desirable that this momentous occasion should be celebrated with an objective to create a festive and patriotic mood across the nation and a movement is created to involve every citizen of this country in the mission of realising the vision of a new India, which is clean and free from poverty, corruption, terrorism, communalism and casteism,” joint secretary, MHRD, Maneesh Garg wrote to the states. In the letter, Garg also requested the states to publicise the events, to be held between August 9 and 30, to help create a mass fervour in favor of the mission.

Four Kma distt MLAs react to ultimatum Sit-in protest against

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“Previous ministers have left nothing in the department. All he does is stare out of the window in disbelief.”

ror organisations in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts may exploit the illegal immigrants and use them against India.

Union minister of state for Home, Kiren Rijiju had recently stated in the parliament that, according to available data, more than 14,000 Rohingyas, registered with the UNHCR, are presently staying in India.

“However, some inputs indicate that around 40,000 Rohingyas are staying in India illegally and the Rohingyas are largely located in Jammu, Hyderabad, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, DelhiNCR and Rajasthan,” he had said.

The MHA and central agencies’ officials say that state police and governments need to be serious about illegal immigrants issue as they can only identify such people and help in deporting them.

About the illegal Bangladeshis problem, the government had said last year in the parliament that there were around two crore illegal Bangladeshi migrants staying in India.

WB, Centre lock horns over I-Day celebrations

TULI, AUG 13 (NPN): The indefinite blockade on National Highway 61 called by the Workers Union Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Ltd (WU-NPPCL) at Tzudikong, Tuli which entered day-three was called off on Sunday night after the paper mill authorities reportedly assured to release the pending salaries at the earliest and also look into the other demands.

In a letter to the work-

ers union general secretary, NPPCL DGM (HR&ES) Imnalemba Imsong had sought one month’s time, stating that the CMD along with state government officials would be meeting the concerned authorities in the ministry to discuss the matter.

A joint meeting in this regard was also held on Sunday night with the workers union, Mokokchung district administration led by the

deputy commissioner and other civil society organizations.

Meanwhile, Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) expressed solidarity with the workers union and appealed to the competent authority to take immediate measures to fulfil the charter of demands proposed by workers union.

AKM said despite making several appeals for revival and rehabilitation of the paper mill, nothing had been materialized till date.

This has not only been the dream of the AKM but all of the Ao community and the Nagas in general to revive the lone heavy Industry in the state, AKM stated.

While acknowledging the union for tirelessly working to keep the paper mill alive, AKM has asked the state government to genuinely look into the issues.

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Flood situation worsens in parts of NE

Army soldiers rescuing people from the flood affected village Debasatra at Jokhalabandha in Nagaon district, Assam on Sunday. (PTI)

GUWAHATI, AUG 13 (AGENCIES): With heavy rains for last five days, parts of North East have been hit by extreme flash floods and the situation has turned extremely grim in the past 24 hours. The states of Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh have been badly hit and the weather department has issued a red alert.

Assam: The flood situation worsened in Assam in the last 24 hours where at least 10 persons have died and the number of people affected by the second wave of floods in Assam rose to nearly 11 lakh.

According Assam State Disaster Management Authority, those killed in the flood included six in Kokrajhar district, two in Dhemaji and one each in Lakhimpur and Morigaon.

According to the Central Water Commission, the Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger level at Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tezpur and Dhubri. The Burhidehing in Dibrugarh district, Subansiri in Lakhimpur, Dhansiri in Golaghat, Jia

Bharali in Sonitpur, Puthimari in Kamrup, Beki in Barpeta, Gaurang in Kokrajhar and Sankosh in Dhubri were also flowing above the red mark.

Around 1,00,441 hectares of cropland have also been devastated in the flood waters and many roads in the flood-hit areas were submerged, snapping communication lines.

Tripura: Rivers in Tripura are also overflowing including the Howrah river that flows through the capital city of Agartala, leading to a water-logging situation.

Over 4,500 families have been rendered homeless and more than 2,000 families had to take refuge in various government buildings. The meteorological department recorded an unprecedented nearly 200 mm rainfall on Saturday and has predicted heavier rains.

Meghalaya: Incessant rain for the last five days has wreaked havoc in Meghalaya and claimed three lives, with two persons injured on Saturday, after a tree inside Raj Bhavan fell and crushed

three vehicles.

Nearly 800 people were rendered homeless in South and West Garo Hills district in western Meghalaya as some villages were submerged under the rising flood waters, officials said.

The Kynshi River is flowing above the danger level, inundating low lying areas in Kauai hills. Parts of Garo hills have also been cut off from the rest of the state.

Ar unachal: In Arunachal Pradesh, the unrelenting monsoon rainfall is creating havoc across the state with reports of floods and road blockades pouring in from various quarters. In the capital Itanagar, National Highway 415 in Karsingsa has been affected again as a large portion of the road caved in on Friday morning due to water logging, leaving several passengers stranded.

Trains affected: The movement of trains in the region has also been badly affected. Almost all trains are running late while some have been cancelled or diverted, NFR officials in(More on p-4) formed.

NPF P&IC slams Yitachu D I M A P U R , AU G 1 3 (NPN): Reacting to Yitachu’s “politically eulogistic accusations”, the NPF through its Press and Information Cell (P&IC) has hit back at the MLA asking him not to divert his acclaimed inner party issue on various issues. Instead, P&IC asked Yitachu to stop blaming the NGO’s, Tribal Hoho’s, Organizations, intellectuals, RTI activists etc, but to wake up from his slumber and accept the reality.

“Blaming the Governor for interfering the inner party issue and entire Naga people for not speaking up in your tone, makes one wonder whether all the Nagas are registered NPF workers?”, P&IC said.

P&IC also asked Yitachu to stop misinterpreting the law and the Constitution and not to further mislead everyone with his ill-advice (Cont’d on p-5)

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DDLSA visits Ebenezer Orphanage Home, Indisen

DDLSA members along with Ebenezer Orphanage Home children.

D I M A P U R : Wi t h a n aim to interact and create awareness about the free legal services being provided to the deserving sections of society including children, Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) visited Ebenezer Orphanage Home at Indisen Village on August 11.

During the visit, panel advocate, Moatila Jamir, spoke briefly on the salient features of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and about basic rights of citizens and how to go about availing them.

Ebenezer Orphanage Home, director, Akum

Assam Rifles nab ‘arms dealer’ “arms dealer”, 32 Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) along with police representative launched an operation in general area Tolovi village, Dimapur on August 11 and nabbed one person.

According to Assam Rifles PRO, during the search, troops of Assam Rifles apprehended one Atoki (26) resident of Kivikhu under Zunheboto district with one Pt 22 mm rifle with magazine and three live rounds.

The apprehendee along with the recovered Atoki with seized arm. arms and ammunitions was handed over to East DIMAPUR: B a s e d Police Station, Dimapur on specific information for further investigation, regarding presence of an informed PRO.

Amri, enlightened the lawyers about the history and progress of the home. He also apprised the visitors about some problems being faced especially with regard to the lack of a school bus which was a pressing need for the children. The programme was chaired by Kekhriele-u Mezhu.

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news in brief CME-cum-review meeting in Phek TSUD sub-ordinate presidential meeting: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has convened sub-ordinate presidential meeting on August 15 at 2 p.m. at Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) office. All sub-ordinate units president from all the college in Dimapur district have been requested to attend the meeting. For further details one has been asked to contact TSUD general secretary A. Shyerhunlo Lorin at 9856585169.

SKK forms committee on clean election: meeting: Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) which is initiating the clean election campaign has formed Sumi apex committee on clean election consisting of Sumi Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho, Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi church associations and concerned citizens. The apex committee is headed by SKK president as convenor and Dr. Vihuto Asumi as co-convenor. The committee has called for a meeting of all its members on August 19 at 10 a.m. at SKK office Zunheboto. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Free ARV vaccination & animal health care camps: Chief AH & Veterinary Officer Zunheboto, Dr. Toshi Aier has informed farmers and general public that during the Independence Day celebration on August 15, the department would be organizing free anti rabies vaccination and animal health care camp at local grounds in Zunheboto, Pughoboto and Atoizu towns. It has informed that poultry exhibition-cumcompetition of local and commercial birds (both male & female categories) would be held. Interested farmers and public have been asked to avail the facility and participate on the day.

CME-cum-review meeting in progress at District Hospital Phek.

DIMAPUR: Continuing Medical Education (CME)-cum-review meeting of medical officers of Phek district was held on August 12 at District Hospital Phek.

During the meeting, District Hospital Phek, Dr. Azo Louis Kharutso spoke on the topic “third

stage labour complications and management while paediatrician District Hospital Phek, Dr. Wethselo Tsuhah spoke on the “recent advances in newborn resuscitation”.

Continuing medical education session was attended by deputy registrar Nagaland Medical Coun-

cil (NMC), Dr. Kevilhulie Meyase as observer.

The programme was chaired by Dr. Keholi Asumi and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Ruohuohelie Rutsa. Altogether 23 medical officers attended continuing medical education-cum-review meeting.

NSFM organise 10th fresher’s meet in Mangalore DIMAPUR: Naga Student Forum Mangalore (NSFM) organised its 10th fresher’s meet on Sunday at Summer Sands Resort Ullal, Mangaluru.

Speaking in the programme as chief guest, journalist from The Times of India, Kevin Mendonsa, encouraged the students not only to get their academic certificates and be contended but to go beyond the academics such as entrepreneurship.

He also said that Naga students have a major role in promoting the Naga culture and traditions and removing the concepts that “Nagas still lived in jungles and that one needed passport to visit Nagaland”.

Earlier, Kaini Cecilia welcomed the chief guest and the freshers. She exhorted the students to come out of their comfort zones and to face the challenges.

Gabriella N Shudziiprhro and Arialie Angami amazed the gathering with a Spanish song while Besii Daikho gave a speech on behalf of the freshers NSFM, president, Savio Kikhi briefed the gathering about the association. Various competitions were held in groups and the group champion was awarded cash prize. Chobo Rose Kin and Roziio Romanus were adjusted NSFM members and students along with the chief guest and others on Sunday. as Miss and Mr. Freshers day were Judith Kuotsu, Neihu, Vizhoto Tetso. Ice by Elishan Yanthan and Krocha. Fifty eight students respectively.

The comperes of the Gilber t Kamei, Chose breaking session was given vote of thanks by Margret attended the programme.

ATMAs conduct various trainings & demonstrations across Nagaland

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been organising various trainings and demonstrations and has also inaugurated farm schools across Nagaland.

ATMA, Dimapur conducted a meeting for District Farmers Advisory Committee (DAFC) on August 9 at ATMA training hall.

In the meeting, DPD, Tonikali Achumi highlighted and updated the members on activities conducted by the agency for the year 201617 at block level.

Project director (ATMA) and deputy director K. Remphamo Lotha, explained on the function of ATMA as transfer of technology from agri. and allied sectors and research centers to farmers at village and block level.

Members of advisory committee shared their experiences at field level and suggested ways for improvisation of activities at district level.

The meeting was chaired by DPD, Janet Chishi. Progressive farmers, farm school teachers and self help group members were given leaflets and folders published by the ATMA Dimapur team.

Kohima: An orientation training programme was conducted by ATMA Kohima for its functionaries on August 2 at DAO conference hall. The programme was chaired by Rokoshuno Angela, deputy PD ATMA Kohima. Vizonyu Liezie, DAO & PD, ATMA welcomed all the New ATMA Functionaries.

The first technical session “understanding ATMA” was presented by Visizolie Virie, deputy PD (ATMA). The second session “role & responsibility of ATMA” was presented by Rokoshuno Angela, deputy PD (ATMA), who briefed about the roles and duties K

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of BTMs and ATMs. The third session “accounts related matter” was presented

by Thepfvüvizo, accountant, ATMA, Kohima. The fourth session Extension Reform Monitoring system (ERMS) was presented by Senchulo Magh, computer programmer, ATMA, Kohima. Experience sharing was presented by Vimenuo Mere, BTM, Jakhama block and Kelumyizoile, ATM, ATMA, Chiephobozou block.

Kuhuboto block: ATMA Dimapur, Kuhuboto block conducted a demonstration on mushroom cultivation and arecanut plantation on August 2, at Zukihe village, with AFA & BTT member, Kuhuboto block Chumyani, and BTM (ATMA), Kuhuboto block Akavi V.Holo as resource person.

A brief introduction on the usefulness of mushroom was illustrated by Chumyani. She explained the process of steps in the making of mushroom. Akavi spoke on arecanut plantation, where he maintained that India was the world largest producer and as well as largest consumer. The programme was followed by demonstration and interaction programme.

Chumukedima block: With a view to create employment opportunity, upgrading Skill and Developing qualitative standard of the product for Self Help Group, training cum demonstration was organized

by ATMA, Chumukedima block under Dimapur district on August 4, at Model village under Chumukedima block .

ATMA Dy. P.D Janet Chishi encouraged the Self help Group (SHG) members to co-ordinate and work together to uplift socioeconomic in the farming community.

Resource person,

v i c e - p r i n c i p a l V FAT I , Medziphema department of Veterinary &A.H, Dr, Sentinungla, highlighted on management of poultry rearing where she explained that for any poultry rearing management becomes a very important role.

In the technical session on vermin-compost resource person Atsumong SCA, department soil conservation spoke on construction of vermin-compost pit,-proper management and harvesting of vermin-compost.

Members from different SHG participated during the interaction.

Aghunaqa block: ATMA Dimapur Aghunaqa block conducted demonstration on “biological methods of pest control (tricho cards)” on August 11 at Pihekhu village.

Resource person BTM, Niuland block, Demalu Hasnusa, cited that trichogramma were dark coloured tiny wasps and the female wasps lay around 20-40 eggs into the host’s eggs. Demalu said Trichogramma chilonis and Trichogramma Japonicus are mostly used in the paddy field.

Medziphema block: ATMA Dimapur Medziphema block inaugurated pineapple farm school at Ruzaphema village on August 4 and Rokohebi Kehie was appointed as farm school teacher.

In the programme, resource person, BTM, Medziphema, Chubanaro Jamir block spoke on planting and spacing, treatment of planting material, mulching and its post harvest management. She elaborated on the topic of pineapple cultivation with special reference to intercropping and cited its advantages. She also imparted the knowledge on the economic value of the crop and the strategies for pest control. She also highlighted the concept and functions of

farm school, its objectives, and role of farm school teacher.

Rokohebi also shared on his experience of pineapple farming and thanked ATMA for their support and intervention. The programme was chaired by ATM, Medziphema block, Keneiseno Krose, where seeds were also distributed.

Altogether 13 farmers attended the programme.

AT M A D i m a p u r, Medziphema block conducted demonstration programme on August 3, at New Chumukedima village.

Resource person of the programme ATM, Medziphema block, Keneisano Krose demonstrated on the topic “Arhar crop cultivation” and “Pest management in banana cultivation”.

Hands on demonstration on detailed procedure from seed bed preparation to sowing followed by mulching methods were shown to the participants and land preparation and line sowing of arhar was demonstrated.

Arhar seeds were distributed among the farmers.

Keneisano Krose conducted demonstration on pest management for banana cultivation where she illustrated that timely identification of pests and diseases in agriculture helped farmers to properly control and manage them.

T h e f a r m e r s we r e briefed about safety measures like time of spraying which should be in the evening hours after 3 pm and also to study the direction of wind before spraying. The farmers were then handed knapsack sprayers and neem oil.

Demonstration programme on “Yellow Sticky Insect Trap” was conducted on August 4, at Ruzaphema Village with ATM, Medziphema block Nengkhonem Hangsing, as resource person.

The programme was chaired by BTM, Medziphema block Chubanaro Jamir, where around 15 farmers attended the programme.

The yellow sticky insect trap was also distributed among the farmers.

Dhansiripar block: ATMA Dimapur, Dhansiripar block in collaboration with sericulture department inaugurated mulberry farm school on August 8, at Amaluma village.

The programme started with a speech on the functions of ATMA and concept of Farm School by Moainla, BTM (ATMA)Dhansiripar block. Resource person, ASO Vilhousienuo Khro representing sericulture department highlighted the farmers on the importance of Mulberry as the silkworm (Bombyx mori) is the chief source for production of fabulous mulberry silk in Sericulture industry.

Vote of thanks was delivered by area circle incharge, Dhansiripar block C. Zhepin. Fothai Haflongbar was selected as the farmer teacher. Altogether 19 farmers attended the programme.

25 numbers of rearing trays were also distributed

by District Sericulture Office (DSO), Dimapur deputy director.

Mokokchung: Twoday sensitization programme on centrally sponsored scheme “Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms” was organized by ATMA Mokokchung at ATMA conference hall, Mokokchung.

The programme was conducted to equip and train the newly recruited ATMA support staff and the BTT convener on the concept of ATMA programme and also provide refresher course for the existing support staff.

Resource persons of the programme included Assistant Agronomist & Co-

ordinator ATMA, Mokokchung, I Lipokonen Jamir, block technology manager, ATMA, Kobulong Block, C. Amongla Jamir, Deputy P.D ATMA, I. Nuchet and Deputy. P.D., ATMA, Mokokchung, Rongsennungla Imchen. District agriculture officer and project director ATMA, Mokokchung, Nungsangkaba welcomed the participants, while a note from the BTT Team was delivered by VAS & BTT Convener, ATMA, Kobulong Block, Dr Aoyimsen.

Brief training highlights were given by SMS & BTT Convener, ATMA, Ongpangkong North, Dr. Lanunochetla. The programme was chaired by BTM, ATMA, Mangkolemba block, Limawapangla, and ATM, ATMA, Changtongya block, Lanuzulu proposed vote of thanks.

The programme highlighted on various topics covering genesis & concept of ATMA, mode of operation and organizational set Up of ATMA, roles and responsibilities of ATMA support staff and block technology team, block level planning, training needs assessment, operationalization of block activities, reporting, documentation and computer skills application in ATMA programme.

Jakhama Block: With the objective to disseminate new technology and impart trainings on various agri and allied technology, “Guava Farm School” was inaugurated under the technical guidance of ATMA Jakhama Block, on August 9 at Pfuchama village.

In his keynote address, BTT Convener, Jakhama block Wabang Longkumer highlighted the objectives of a farm school and the duties of a farm school teacher where he should be a link between progressive farmers and disseminate

new technologies to fellow farmers. Wabang encouraged the farmers to put further efforts in planting local fruits other than exotic fruits which require much time and additional care. He also congratulated the newly appointed farm school teacher, Lezotuo Paphino and encouraged him to keep up his good works and to motivate his fellow farmers in the days to come.

Farm school teacher, Lezotuo shared his experiences and motives in starting guava plantation ten years ago. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Vimenuo Mere, BTM Jakhama block and vote of thanks by Atuno Zinyu, ATM Jakhama block. Altogether, fifteen participants attended the programme.

Wo k h a : AT M A , Wokha organised “district farmers’ advisory committee meeting-cum-induction” of new BTMs and ATMs at fishery training hall Wokha on August 12.

In his keynote address, DY CVO & PD Dr. Mhon-

chan said that as agricultural extension agents, their main goal is to deliver agricultural knowledge and technology to the farmers. He encouraged the fresh and young BTMs & ATMs to work in tandem with the old supporting staff as a team to effectively fulfil the goal.

During the induction course, DPD Subenthung spoke on organisational structure of ATMA and cafeteria of activities, DPD Yanglen on specialist and functionary support staff with reference to duties / responsibilities of BTM, BTM, Dr. Tiatula on farm school concept, duties/responsibilities of ATM, Dr. B. l. Mhalo on farmer friends and BTM Khyothungo demonstrated on the use of PICO. The programme was chaired by Dr. Mhalo, ATM Sanchibeni welcomed the inductees and ATM Precila pronounced the vote of thanks. In the first session, Yanglen chaired the DFAC meeting and explained the duties of DFAC to the members.

Attaining 74 Years “The mighty hands of God brought us through all trails and triumphs”

Mr. J.AREM AIER

Mrs. LANUSANGLA

Psalm 116: 1-2 I love the Lord, for he hear my voice, He heard my cry for mercy, because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

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the three, do people of Nagaland trust?  T.R. Zeliang.  Neiphiu Rio. Dr. Shürhozelie Liezi etsu.

WEATHER FORECAST August 14

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Clouds and a t-storm in spots 31 28 Aizawl

Couple of thunderstorms

25 22

Guwahati Cloudy a t-storms in spots

28 24

Cloudy a t-storms in spots

26 25

Imphal

Itanagar Couple of thunderstorms

27 22

Shillong Cloudy with a thunderstorm

21 19

Kohima Cloudy a couple of t-storms

23 21

Dimapur Cloudy a couple of t-storms

29 26

Couple of thunderstorms

24 20

Tuensang Couple of thunderstorms

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EDSYO volunteers after assisting traffic police for three days.

DIMAPUR: East Dimapur Sumi Youth Organization (EDSYO) along with Dimapur Police assisted the Traffic Zone 2 personnel in monitoring traffic flow from the New Dhansiri Bridge to Padumpukhri gate from August 10 to 12.

In a press note, EDSYO president, Reuben Chophy, stated that this particular stretch regularly witness “never ending traffic jams” because of the deplorable road condition. It said the situation has only worsened due to the recent closure of the two bridges at Nagarjan and the Old Dhansiri Bridge at Purana Bazaar.

While stating that the “pothole riddled stretch” has been neglected for more than a decade, EDSYO pointed out that the road was currently the main,

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and only, means through which the East Dimapur and Chumukedima Block were connected to the main city of Dimapur.

In the regard, the organization has urged the concerned authority to prioritize the maintenance of this particular stretch of highway and assured its full cooperation to the authorities.

EDSYO also stated that the Old Dhansiri Bridge had been under construction for almost a year now and had not seen any particular progress. The organization has reiterated its appeal to the authority to fast track the completion of the bridge.

I n t h e m e a n t i m e, EDSYO has appealed for constructing a temporary connecting footbridge in

place of Old Dhansiri Bridge. It suggested setting up an auto-rickshaw stand on either side of the Old Dhansiri Bridge which would allow for the diversion of traffic and ease the burden faced by traffic officials as wells as the commuters.

EDSYO, while acknowledging the “underappreciated hard work” of the traffic officials also opined that the job of the officials could be made easier and commuting even easier if the general public followed and abide by the simple rule of commuting in a single line.

The organization has ACP Dimapur traffic police, OC Dimapur traffic Zone 2 for giving it an opportunity to regulate the flow of traffic within its jurisdiction.

ASU Kohima College organises 42nd fresher’s day DIMAPUR: Angami Students’ Union (ASU) Kohima College 42nd fresher’s day was held on August 12 at Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima auditorium.

Speaking at the inaugural session as special guest, proprietor of North Field Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Pheluopfhelie Kesiezie advised the students to make the students to make good use of techno facilities and challenged the students to rise against all unwanted factors in the society.

Speaking on clean election and corruption, he said that since college students occupy the major part of the electoral they can be the change towards a clean election and simultaneously clean the corrupt system in the society.

In the second session, special guest Keduolhoulie Belho, spoke on what a teacher and parent expects from their students and children.

The function was also graced by Angami Students’ Union vice president, Petekhrietuo and representatives from various tribal bodies of Kohima College.

The splendid performance of “beat-boxer”, Zonimong Imchen exhilarated the students during the extravaganza session.

Satakha area orgns appeal for better road DIMAPUR: Satakha Town Youth Organisation (STYO), Satakha Range Students Union (SRSU/STKK), Satakha Area GBs Association (SAGBA) and Satakha Sümi Totimi Hoho (SSTH) have made an appeal to the chief engineer National Highway Nagaland to maintain Chakhabama-Zunheboto highway.

In a joint letter addressed to chief engineer National Highway Nagaland, STYO president, Hoshepu Jimo, SRSU president, Bokalu Jimo, SAGBA chairman, Kasheto Jimo and SSTH president, Aholi Jimo, pointed out that the only highway (Chakhabama-Zunheboto) which connects Satakha to Kohima-Dimapur taken up under under SARDP-NE Phase A was at it “worst condition”.

Stating that the Chakhabama-Zunheboto highway was in “pathetic and unusable” condition, the organisations said that Sumi public in general and public of Satakha in particular bear lots of hardship due to bad road conditions and added that the road might soon be “blocked in few days”.

In this regard, the organisations appealed the concerned authority to into the matter urgently. The organisations also pointed out that the highway job No. SARDP/NE/ STATE/NG/PWD/2013-14/218 was left abandoned for almost four-five years now.

In order to avoid any unwanted situation, the organisations have asked the concern department to maintain the road failing which the organisations cautioned that it would be forced to take its own course of action.

NYK Kohima conducts cleanliness drive

Participants of NYK Kohima cleanliness drive.

DIMAPUR: Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Kohima in collaboration with the Urban Development Swachh Bharat Mission, Government of Nagaland organised a cleanliness drive on August 12 at Naga Hospital, Kohima under the theme “Freedom from Filthiness”.

NYK Kohima informed that the drive was initiated to make awareness to the patients that clean and hygienic

surrounding can enable all to prevent from different diseases caused by unhygienic living.

Altogether 35 volunteers and club members from Catalyst, Good Shepherd, The Quasar, Anime Cosplay, Dziiviirii Youth Organisation, Siedze Krotho and VAK were present for the cleanliness drive.

Meanwhile, NYK Kohima (Tseminyu Block) also

organized cleanliness drive at NAP Colony, Tseminyu.

The main objective of the drive was to enable the citizens living around the village make aware on how cleanliness play important role in keeping good health.

Altogether 29 participants volunteered to set an example for all villagers to carry out the drive based on its theme “To keep our village green and clean.”

CWS Kiphire celebrates foundation day NABARD organise progammes for SHGs, NGOs in Mkg, Phek

Section of gathering at the foundation day cum thanksgiving prayer, Kiphire.

DIMAPUR: Citizens’ Welfare Society (CWS) Kiphire first foundation daycum-thanks giving prayer programme was held on August 12 at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire.

A press note by CWS media cell stated that SP Kiphire, Ben Longkumer, while referring to CWS motto “Equality for all” said the principal of equal-

ity and non-discrimination was part of the foundation of the rule of law.

He further said that the people who made a difference were not the people who talked about change but who took up action to make a difference.

USLP general secretary, Tsidongse said that the initiative of the CWS was an eye opener for the

people of the district and a wakeup call for the people.

Head GB Kiphire town, Sepithong said that the initiative of the CWS was an example in the area of bringing change and encouraged the society to move forward.

Earlier, the programme started with an invocation

by KTBL (South), associate pastor, Setsib, keynote address was delivered by CWS president, Tsili Mongzar, KTBL associate pastor, Alison initiated the thanks giving prayer and CWS general secretary, Hotingkyu, presented the annual report of the society.

The gathering was enthralled by V Akok and friend with a country ballet and a solo performance was presented by Lilongla Sangtam.

The programme was chaired by CWS spokesperson, Louis Lithrise,, vote of thanks was delivered by CWS vice president, Lipimong and benediction by Tenemya Baptist Church Kiphirem Pastor Thejovi.

DIMAPUR: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised training-cum-sensitization programme for SHG leaders and refresher programme for NGOs se parately at Changtongya town, Mokokchung and Chizami, Phek respectively.

One day trainingcum-sensitization programme for SHG leaders was conducted by NABARD on August 10 at Changtongya town.

A presentation on “Why farming?” was delivered by resource person, deputy chief vet officer, Mokokchung, Dr. B.M Sunep. He screened the challenges faced, options available for farmers and the importance of farming as primary activity in the society along with best practices that can be adopted for livestock as well as for agriculture.

DDM, Mokokchung, Sanasam Amarjit Mangng, said that a large section of the society particularly rural poor, small

(L-R): Training cum sensitization for SHG leaders and refresher programme for NGOs in progress. and marginal farmers, landless labourer and rural artisans continue to have less access to institutional finance.

He further said that the SHG bank linkage programme was initiated to support these sections to have access to consumption loans to meet their emergent needs and hassle free access to financial services in a sustainable manner, leading to their social and economic em-

powerment.

B r a n c h m a n a ge r s SBI Changtongya Vewupe Doulo and branch manager, NStCB, Changtongya Lanuniken spoke on “group management”, “discipline in savings” as well as “importance of record keeping and timely loan repayment”. The programme was attended by village council chairman and SHG leaders of Unger, Nukshiyim and Changtongya village.

PHEK: NABARD organised a refresher programme for NGOs at NEN Centre, Chizami, Phek on August 10.

During the programme, DDM NABARD, Imsunaro, deliberated on the roles of NGOs emphasizing on enhancing development in rural areas, awareness creation particularly on financial inclusion in unorganized sectors citing various credit delivery mechanisms

through banks. Branch Manager, NStCBP futsero, Mhathung spoke on various aspects of banking products.

Representatives from N o r t h E a s t N e t wo r k (NEN), Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS), Pochury Baptist Church Council (PBCC), Chude Agri& Allied Cooperative Society and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Phek attended the programme.

Open forum discussion & consultative meeting at St. Joseph’s College Nagaland spelling bee championship fessor, St. Joseph’s College, Kelengol Neikha and ended with a vote of thanks from the chairperson

Consultative workshop on ‘emerging challenges in community health’

Students and faculty of St. Joseph’s College Jakhama after the open forum discussion on August 11.

DIMAPUR: First interdepartmental open forum discussion was organised

by St. Joseph’s College Jakhama, department of sociology and department of sociology and economics on August 11 under the topic “educational system K

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in Nagaland” at the college indoor stadium.

According to the organisers, the main objective behind the discussion was to find out the defects as well as measures to improve the educational system prevailing in Nagaland. The

speakers talked about the qualification of teachers, non-detention policy, NIOS, syllabus of higher secondary schools, role of NGOs and pressure groups, relation between education and technology, etc. The programme was chaired by assistant pro-

St. Joseph College Jakhama and Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) conducted a consultative workshop on “emerging challenges in community health” on August 8, at St. Joseph College’s Conference Hall, Jakhama.

The programme was organised with an objective to reflect and understand the status of healthcare in the state; to gather knowledge on addressing the issue of health care in the rural areas of Nagaland; and to develop a network at the state level to initiate, establish, support and nurture community level initiatives to build competence in health.

Keynote speaker, directorate of family & health

welfare, additional director, Vikiye deliberated on the challenges faced in the state in community health focussing on three major points, the aspects of mental health, finding ways to prevent disabilities, and enhancing people’s capacities to cope with chronic conditions.

A panel discussion on the topic “opportunities and challenges in implementing healthcare initiatives in rural Nagaland” was moderated by St. Joseph College, Jakhama, principla, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Ouseparampil.

The panellists included SPO, RNTCP, Dr. K.T. Lotha; additional project director NHP, Dr. Atoshe Sema; SPO, NVBDCP, Dr. Kevichusa; Dr. Sheila from WHO; State Immunization Officer, Dr. Visasieo Kire; Kingson Shimray from UNDP; director, CIHSR, Dr. Sedevie; Dr. Longri Kitchu from UNICEF; Ville Rhetso from Family Planning Association of Nagaland (FPAI) and director,

DAN, Rev. Fr. S. Charles.

Representative from NSF, Chavara Home, Holy Redeemer Health Centre, and students of St. Joseph College, participated in the programme. The points that emerged from the discussion includes the need of constant communication, sharing of information, collaboration and coordination between different stakeholders; the importance of including health education in the school curriculum; involving churches from the beginning of the program, and to harness the rich resources of social capital in our society.

DIMAPUR: The 6th edition of the Nagaland spelling bee championship jointly organised by the SCERT Nagaland and Fountain Club Kohima would be held on September 28 and 29 at the capital convention centre, Kohima.

Organisers have informed that the championship would be open to students of classes 7 to 10 studying in schools of Nagaland. It has been informed that each school can be represented by a maximum of two bonafide students duly endorsed by the school authority.

Interested students

have been asked to avail entry forms from SCERT & DIETs, authorised outlets and the official website www.fountainclub.in.

Completed forms can be mailed to fountainclubkma@gmail.com.

For further information contact, 9856244040, 9436604982, 9436609258.

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NGT directs Assam government to improve sensor barriers in Kaziranga

A herd of elephants crossing a road that passes through Kaziranga.

Manipuri youth dies after falling from terrace in Delhi New Delhi, Aug 13 (Agencies): The 19-yearold son of a former Manipur minister died on Saturday after he fell from the terrace of a restaurant in Hauz Khas Village, police said on Sunday, unable to determine yet if the death was by accident or intentional.

Siddharth,19, the son of Manipur’s former home and education minister M Okendru, was found in the evening around 4:30pm and rushed to Safdarjung hospital where he succumbed to injuries. The terrace was on the second floor. His sister said the death was suspicious, and police officials said the case was being investigated for all possibilities.

“We are probing all angles. We are probing if it was an accidental fall or he was pushed off the terrace. We are also looking at CCTV images from nearby buildings,” a senior police officer said.

Police reached the spot on the rear of the building and found broken pots, a purse, a mobile phone and spectacles. There were no eyewitnesses.

Sidharth lived in Safdarjung Development Area and had come to the restaurant with his friends.

ment told the green panel that it would go through the suggestions made by the Wildlife Institute of India (WWI) on sensor barriers and incorporate them after due consultation.

“K V Eapen, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Assam is present in person. He submits that WWI has made certain recommendations for improving the sensor barriers installed by Assam government.

“These will be followed and improvement thereto in consultation with the Wildlife Institute of India will be

completed by September 30, 2017 positively. Thereafter they would install more sensor barriers particularly in the areas which are known animal corridors,” the bench noted. The matter is fixed for hearing on October 10.

The tribunal had earlier rapped the Assam government for the death of several animals in road accidents near the park and directed it to ensure their safety, especially during monsoons.

The green panel was earlier informed by the Sarbananda Sonowal government that it has issued 1,010 challans on National High-

G u wa h at i / Ko lk ata, Aug 13 (IANS): Heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam and other northeastern states has severely hampered railway operations due to waterlogging of tracks in several places of Katihar and Alipurduar Divisions of Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway, officials said on Sunday.

An NF Railway release said the situation aggravated on Saturday night when rain water submerged tracks near Dalkhola, Barsoi, Sudhani stations and the main line connecting the northeast with the rest of the country, got blocked with water under a bridge near Kishanganj station flowing over the danger level. As a result, a number of trains had to be halted at various stations or cancelled or rescheduled/ short-terminated.

S o m e t r a i n s we r e brought back to originating stations or other convenient stations after attending to watering and taking other measures. Monday’s 15903 Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express and 15636 GuwahatiOkha Express have been cancelled, the release said.

Twenty mail, express and other passenger trains, including 12423 DibrugarhNew Delhi Rajdhani Express, 15930 Dibrugarh-

Chennai Express, 14055 Dibrugarh-Delhi Brahmaputra Mail, 15640 Guwahati-Puri Express were cancelled on Sunday.

Among other cancelled trains were 15658 Guwahati-Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express, 12344 New Jalpaiguri Sealdah Darjeeling Mail, A15483 Alipurduar Jn-Delhi Sikkim Mahananda Express, 13148 New Coochbehar-Sealdah Uttar Banga Express, 12346 Guwahati-Howrah Saraighat Express, 13150 Alipurduar Jn-Sealdah Kanchan Kanya Express and 13142 New Alipurduar-Sealdah Teesta Torsa Express.

A m o n g u p t r a i n s, 13141 Sealdah-New Alipurduar Teesta Torsa Express was short terminated at New Jalpaiguri, 15959 HowrahDibrugarh Kamrup Express and, and 15934 ChandigarhDibrugarh Express, both were regulated at Dalkhola from 11.50 a.m.

Ten down trains were also short terminated. They included 14055 Dibrugarh -A Delhi Brahmaputra Mail (controlled at New Jalpaiguri from 11.25 a.m. and was now being taken back to Dibrugarh), 22512 Kamakhya-LTT Super Fast Express (controlled at New Jalpaiguri from 11.45 a.m. and was now being taken back to Kamakhya).

Dear Mamang, You have filled our lives with happiness and bring joy in our life. Continue to be a channel of blessing for everyone around you. And as you turn a year older, we pray for your good health and prosperous life.

Happy Birthday!

Love, wife, mom & dad and

family members.

You both came into our lives at unique moments, you both share wonderful qualities something that brings Pleasure. Happy Birthday our great twins, Two are indeed better than one.

From Loving Family n relatives

Assam woman throws minor daughters in pond

Phagwara, Aug 13 (Agencies): A 24-yearold woman from Assam allegedly murdered her two minor daughters by throwing them in a village pond and later attempted suicide by hanging herself with a tree in Kishanpur village here on Sunday afternoon.

The woman has been identified as Munni, resident of Tejpur village in Assam, who was presently working in Nakodar. Her daughters were identified as Neha (3) and Meena (1). Station House Officer, Chiherru, Baljinder Singh while confirming the incident, said the woman could not succeed in ending her life as the branch of the tree from which she hanged with a cloth suddenly broke and she fell down. Several villagers, including village ‘chowkidar’ Vishal rushed to save her life. She told them about throwing her two kids in the pond which is used as a fish farm. The SHO said the bodies of both kids were recovered from the pond and sent to civil hospital for post-mortem.

IED blast in Imphal; no casualty Manipur pays tribute to ‘heroes’ on Patriots’ Day Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 13: A bomb suspected to have been planted by militants exploded in Imphal East district amidst tight security measures taken in view of Independence Day. No casualty was reported in the IED (improvised explosive device) explosion near an electric transformer at Kakwa under Singjamei police station this morning, around 9.30 am, police said.

Impact of the explosion caused damages to the wiring of the transformer and structure of a bus waiting shed nearby.

None of the militant group so far claimed responsible for the blast.

However, police suspect militants boycotting the Independence Day celebration triggered the blast.

Following the explosion, a strong team of state police cordoned off Kakwa and its adjoining area and conducted a house to house

search operation.

During the operation, some youths of the locality including a former militant were rounded up and handed over to Singjamei police for further verification.

In the meantime, police have intensified its mopping operation across valley areas, particularly in Imphal East and West districts after they had reliable information of militants planning to trigger IEDs at some places ahead of the ID celebration.

Governor calls for united stand against any challenge to freedom of nation

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 13: Manipur Sunday observed Patriots’ Day in memory of the “great heroes” of the then independent kingdom who were hanged by the British on this day in 1891.

‘Patriots’ Day’ is observed every year on August 13 in remembrance of Prince Tikendrajit and General Thangal who were hanged by the British on charge of waging war against the British Emperor.

The day was observed at several places with offering of floral tributes to the portraits of Prince Tikendrajti and Thangal General.

State chief minister N Biren Singh led the people in paying a series of floral tribute to the memorial sites of the patriots.

Floral tributes were paid at Hijam Yaichampat, the place where the last rites of Prince Tikendrajit was performed, at Thangal General temple and his statue at Palace Compound and Palace gate respectively.

Personnel of the Manipur Rifles also offered general salutes at the said places.

The main observation Army soldiers rescuing people from the flood affected village Debasatra at function was held at historic Kangla fort in Imphal in Jokhalabandha in Nagaon district of Assam on Sunday. (PTI)

Cong slams Centre for halting recurring NERIST, NIT funds in Arunachal Pradesh

Two NSCN(R) ultras arrested in Arunachal

in 1984 funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to impart technical education to students of under developed and educationally backward north east India, and it was granted deemed university status in May 2005,” he said.

Sanjoy added that NERIST is now without a permanent director since Dr Deepankar Pal left in October 2014 though such appointments are directly under a board headed by the Prime Minister.

“Repeated agitations

by NERIST students demanding a permanent director and regular payment of staff salaries has failed to have any impact on mandarins and NDA lawmakers in New Delhi,” he said, adding staff salary payment has been irregular for the last four months.

Itanagar, Aug 13 (PTI): Security forces have arrested two NSCN(R) ultras from Changlang district in Arunachal Pradesh during a crackdown on subversive elements in view of the approaching Independence Day. The ultras were identified as Bokam Wangrey, a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of the outfit and Raju Kumar Choudhury.

An AK-47 assault rifle, ammunition, contraband, multiple sim cards and important documents were seized from them, defence spokesman Colonel Chiranjit Knower said.

Based on specific intelligence inputs, the Changlang battalion of Assam Rifles undertook an operation at Yongchik village yesterday night and apprehended the rebels, he said.

Itanagar, Aug.13 (Agencies): Development in Ar unachal Pradesh has come to a grinding halt due to poor flow of funds to central educational institutions like NERIST and NIT, besides other central public sector understandings (CPSUs). Former Lok Sabha Member and Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Takam Sanjoy criticised the Centre for its apathetic attitude towards a sensitive border state like Arunachal Pradesh.

The non-payment of salaries to staff and faculty of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), is a glittering example, he told ANI. “This was the first such unique institute in India set up by UPA Govt

Railway services hit in NE region due to rains

“Even Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, who represents the Arunachal Western Parliamentary constituency, has never bothered to act indicating his total lack of accountability towards his own state,” Sanjoy said.

He charged the Centre with playing with the lives of hundreds of students of NERIST and NIT. He also revealed that public sector undertakings in the state have stopped all welfare activities since the Centre stopped the release of their budgeted annual funds.

“It is time for the present government at the Centre to act sensibly for the masses or else the Congress would be left with no alternative but to launch a “Delhi Chalo” movement to register our protests,” he concluded.

Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla paying homage to patriots of Manipur on Patriots’ Day on Sunday. (NP) which state the Governor Dr Najma Heptulla and chief minister N Biren Singh adorned the dais as chief guest and president respectively.

Before the commencement of the official observation function, the Governor led the dignitaries in paying floral tribute to the Utra Shanglen at Kangla fort and Saheed Minar at BT Park.

Addressing the occasion, the Governor said, “While observing the Patriots’ Day, let us pledge to stand and fight as one

Tripura militant held in Assam with ammunition

Agartala, Aug 13 (IANS): The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested a Tripura militant in Assam who planned to incite violence ahead of Independence Day and recovered a large quantity of ammunition from him, police said here on Sunday.

“During a routine checking, the GRP personnel arrested the militant identified as Naresh Chakma, 34, at Badarpur railway junction on Saturday. Over 600 cartridges were recovered from the extremist,” a Tripura police official said.

While the police were checking Chakma’s bags, his associate Biswajoy Chakma managed to escape.

“Biswajoy was also carrying some arms and huge ammunition. Both are residents of Natun Bazar village in Gomati district,” the official said, adding that Naresh confessed to the GRP officials that they had

planned to incite violence before Independence Day. However, it is not yet clear if the militants belonged to the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).

“Naresh also told the GRP interrogators that he along with Biswajoy were staying at a hideout in Comilla (eastern Bangladesh).

On August 1, they entered India though the Meghalaya border and went to Dimapur (Nagaland) to purchase the bullets of different sophisticated arms from a Myanmar arms smuggler,” the official said. NLFT cadres undergo arms training in several hideouts in Bangladesh, which shares a 1,880-km border with Tripura (856 km), Meghalaya (443 km), Mizoram (318 km) and Assam (263 km). Banned in 1997 by the Union Home Ministry, the outlawed outfit had sought Tripura’s secession from India.

against all those who challenge the freedom and integrity of the nation, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and other differences.”

Asserting that the British invaded the then Manipur kingdom taking advantage of disunity among the princes, Dr Najma said, “This historic day reminds us that if we do not live and work together we stand to lose”.

The Governor urged the people of the state to protect the hard won independence at all cost.

Manipur has been observing August 13 every year as Patriot Day to remember the heroes of Anglo-Manipur war of 1891.

The day was observed

by Manipuri outside the state too.

The observance at the Manipur Tikendrajit House, New Delhi was attended by large number of Manipuris residing at the national capital. Among others, the occasion was attended by MLA Ginsuanhau of Manipur Assembly and residential commissioner Vineet Joshi.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

MEDZIPHEMA, DIST. DIMAPUR, NAGALAND JUDL/SUC-1/2016/279 /Dt. Medz. the 11th Aug. 2017

NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Muni Yadav W/o Lt. Ganesh Yadav has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian succession Act.1925 to draw/operate all his official documents, Bank Account No. 11667740967 SBI, Medziphema Branch, all his Moveable/lmmovcable properties etc of Lt. Ganesh Yadav who expired on 19th June 2017.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

(VIKHWENO CHALE) Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland DP-8182

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STUDENTS' UNION PUBLIC COLLEGE OF COMMERCE Jubilee Planning Board Dimapur : Nagaland

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New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI): Concer ned over death of animals in road accidents near the Kaziranga National Park, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Assam government to improve sensor-operated automated traffic barriers installed in the animal corridor.

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed the Assam government to file an affidavit and inform it about the technical and operational aspects of the barriers.

The Assam govern-

way-37 that passes along the southern boundaries of the Kaziranga park for overspeeding and over-loading till July 10.

The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by wildlife activist Rohit Choudhury opposing the widening of NH-37 which passes from Jakhalabandha to Bokakhat along the reserve.

The tribunal had earlier said that any vehicle found crossing the 40-km speed limit on the NH-37 will have to pay an environment compensation of Rs 5,000, besides a fine under the Motor Vehicles Act. The national park director had earlier told the bench that sensor-operated automatic barriers on NH37 near the Malini Camp of the rhino habitat have been installed.

He had submitted that a total of four animals -- two hog deer, one capped langur and one python -- have been killed till April 30 after being hit by vehicles.

Three interceptor vehicles are at present in operation round-the-clock in the 66-km stretch of the highway running along the park to check that vehicle speed does not exceed the 40-km limit, he had added.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur monday, august 14, 2017

17 dead, over 25 missing in Himachal mudslide

Police officers and local residents search for survivors at the landslide site in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla, Aug 13 (IANS): At least 17 persons were killed and over 25 missing after a massive mudslide that swallowed a 150 metre stretch of road, and buried homes, two buses and vehicles in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on Sunday, officials said.

Seventeen bodies were recovered and five injured rescued after a day-long operation, Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kadam told reporters at the spot.

He warned the death toll could rise as the search for survivors continues. Rescue workers were digging throughout the day to find survivors trapped by mud.

The mudslide occurred

around 12.20 a.m. on the Mandi-Pathankot highway near Kotropi village in Jogindernagar tehsil, 220 km from here, when two Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses had stopped at a kiosk on the highway for refreshments.

“As per the last communication with the driver, the bus (to Manali) was packed to capacity,” Transport Minister G.S. Bali told a news channel.

Over 40 passengers were on board the bus headed to Manali from Chamba at the time of the disaster.

The bus rolled down 800 metres below the road and is traced under a huge mound of debris, an official

said. He said bodies of nine passengers travelling in this bus were retrieved.

Mangled remains of the second bus bound for Katra in Jammu were retrieved totally. Three of the eight persons on the bus died.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths.

“Pained by the loss of lives due to landslide related accidents in HP’s Mandi district. My condolences with the families of the deceased,” Modi said in a tweet.

Gover nor Achar ya Devvrat also expressed grief.

Locals told the admin-

istration that they vacated their homes and ran towards the forest area minutes before the entire mountain dislocated and slid down.

“A few boulders started rolling down just ahead of the disaster. Sensing trouble, we all ran towards the forest area and managed to save ourselves,” a survivor said.

She said her house was washed away in the mudslide and the livestock perished. The area has been witnessing heavy rains for the past one week.

A search and rescue operation is on involving local authorities, the Army and the National Disaster Response Force.

Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who visited the spot along with his cabinet colleagues, announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of those killed.

Leader of Opposition Prem Kumar Dhumal also visited the spot.

Describing the development “an unprecedented tragedy”, the Chief Minister said the rescue operation would continue until the last body of victim was recovered.

He directed local civil authorities to assess the loss to the property at the earliest so that the sufferers could be adequately compensated.

Virbhadra Singh also met bereaved family members and expressed his heartfelt condolences.

Nobody can give away WU-NPPCL lifts NH-61 blockade a mosque, says Owaisi

Hyderabad, Aug 13 (IANS): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that no individual or organisation can “give” away mosques as Allah is their rightful owner, after the Shia Waqf Board told the apex court that the Babri Masjid can be built at a distance from the disputed site in Ayodhya.

“Masjids can be managed by Shia, Sunni, Barelvi, Sufi, Deobandi, Salafi, Bohri

Sit-in protest against Gov enters third day

(From p-1) C.L. John said: “Many people may win battles with money and muscle but it was not permanent. A person’s faith and trust in God cannot be broken by any forces.”

Thongwang, MLA, who also spoke, said God who is the creator of the universe, the owner of the land, the beginning and the end was the only answer to any problems and urged all not to forsake God in good or bad times.

NPF central women wing secretary, Yanola read the word of God while president farmer’s wing Kohima, Rheichatuo delivered the offertory prayer. NPF band presented songs during the service. The offering collected at the service will be donated to Kohima orphanage and destitute home, NPF stated. It may be noted that the four-day protest would end on Monday.

CPI leader strikes discordant note on power project

Binoy Viswam Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 13 (IANS): Differences within the ruling LDF on the Athirapally power project have once again come to the fore as senior CPI leader Binoy Viswam on Sunday took potshots at Power Minister M.M. Mani and former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. It’s strange that, of all people, there seems to be a consensus between Mani, a CPI-M leader, and former Congress Chief Minister Chandy on this issue, former Minister Viswam told media persons here. “These things are to be decided by the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist State Secretary and not Mani. No one can decide on taking up this project (on his/her own) as this is not going to happen,” the Communist Party of India leader added. Mani has, on the assembly floor, spoken on the need for going ahead with the project on the basis of consensus. Chandy, too, has advocated a consensus on the issue, even when a majority in the Congress, including Ramesh Chennithala and V.M. Sudheeran, feel it is detrimental to nature.

Bring all skill development together, says Assocham New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS): Skill development programmes currently run by various ministries should be handed over to the Skill Development Ministry with a sanctioned budget of Rs 25,000 crore, industry chamber Assocham suggested in a report on Sunday.

“Despite establishment of a dedicated ministry, many skill development schemes still remain with respective ministries with Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry merely being the coordinator,” noted the joint study by Assocham and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

“The Union Government should take core elements of skill development from various ministries and pool them under single minister with a budget of about Rs 25,000 crore,” Assocham said in a statement here citing the joint report titled “Skills development in India-An overview”.

The government established a separate ministry for skill development in August 2015.

“There is an urgent need to realign the skill ecosystem in the country to ensure quality, scalability and sustainability as it is estimated that only 2.3 per cent of the workforce in India has undergone formal skills training, as compared to 52 per cent in the US, 68 per cent in the UK, 75 per cent in Germany, 80 per cent in Japan and 96 per

Rajiv Pratap Rudy cent in South Korea,” the statement said.

“The country is facing a paradoxical situation where on the one hand young men and women with higher education entering the labour market are looking for jobs and, on the other hand, industries are complaining of the unavailability of appropriately skilled manpower,” it added.

The report has noted the serious challenges being faced by the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system in India in coping with the demand and supply mismatch in skilled labour.

It is estimated that by 2022, there would be an incremental demand in India for 10 crore skilled labour, while one crore youth entering the labour force would need to be skilled per annum.

As against this demand, the available skill capacity in India can only cater for 25 lakh people.

In this connection, Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Min-

ister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said earlier this week that manual work has not been an aspirational quality in India and education has been biased against skills “Sadly, our policy has always been to put the students who didn’t perform well at school, or dropouts, into the ITIs... and they are not given matriculation or higher secondary certificates,” he said at a media briefing here.

“So, we have ended up creating a system which has 18 lakh seats for engineering students, but of which 8 lakh are lying vacant, without any takers,” he added.

He also announced that in a move to boost vocational education in the country and dispel its stigmatisation, the government plans to set up a central board of certification for Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) that would grant school finishing certificates, equivalent to Class 10 and 12.

The ITIs are to come up as Central Board of Secondary Education and Indian School Certificate Examinations schools.

“There has been a complete reform of ITIs’ structures, curriculum, syllabi, assessments,” he said.

Designed to facilitate mobility between the vocational and the formal education systems, the move will also help students undertaking courses in ITIs to pursue regular courses in other schools and colleges.

NPF P& IC slams Yitachu (From p-1) as it created their group to make more and more mistakes every day.

It reminded him to stop making confusing speeches as his call for restoration of the Constitution of India ended up in saying that he be allowed to use his own constitution.

“Perhaps he meant to talk about the latest version of his constitution since no constitution of any nation suits his standard”, P&IC said.

It further reminded Yitachu that both petitions filed by them in the Kohima Bench and the Guwahati High Court have been dismissed as their petitions found to be legally untenable and hence dismissed by the court.

To avoid further misinterpretation of the law and the constitution, P&IC said that Yitachu should be accorded certain crash

course programmes on how the state machineries fully functioned even without his presence in the Government premises “excepting talk fest which he frequently shows up to prove his attendance rock solid”.

It also reminded Yitachu that a disgrace to minority MLA’s “cannot be equated as a disgrace to entire Nagas”.

P&IC also recalled how the statement made by Yitachu that Article 243D supersedes 371A had received hue and cry from the intellectuals, tribal Hohos and Organizations against the government. “This episode perhaps might have scared all the Nagas to come near you and your minority MLA’s”, P&IC said. Further, P&IC asked Yitachu to refer his speech again and as spokesperson of Minority MLA’s and not to speak as an official spokesperson of Naga Nationalist group.

It maintained that his

efforts in trying to equate inner party issue with Naga struggle will hold no water as “this small NPF issue cannot be compared and clubbed together with our Naga aspiration”.

Further, P&IC reminded Yitachu to approach the right authority, if he wanted “their unconstitutional” issue to be resolved, rather than organizing talk fest, which would not solve “your minority MLA sta-

tus”.

P&IC said that labelling T.R. Zeliang’s government as illegal because constitutional provisions were not followed to install it, was “vague” instead the minority MLAs absence on the floor after accepting their own whip has violated the norm for floor test.

Therefore, P&IC said that questioning the illegality of T.R. Zeliang’s government was null and void.

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Delhi Metro to plant, distribute saplings

(From p-1) AKM questioned the HPCL authority as to why the Paper Mill could not be revived and rehabilitated despite crores of rupees being sanctioned by the Centre? Further, Langpangkong Kaketshir Mungdang (LKM) also expressed deep anguish over the callous and irresponsible attitude of the state government towards revival of the only heavy industry in Nagaland-- NPPCL in Tuli. Instead of making serious attempt to revive the paper mill with a sanction amount of Rs. 500 crores made by the Centre years back, LKM said it was beyond comprehension that the state government decided to revise the paper mill revival project by enhancing the amount even before the project could be started and left the fate of the industry to die.

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Asaduddin Owaisi

but they are not the owners.

Allah is the owner,” tweeted the Hyderabad MP in an obvious reaction to Shia Waqf Board’s latest stand.

“Even AIMPLB (All India Muslim Personal Law Board) cannot give (the mosque),” added Owaisi.

“Masjids cannot be given just because one Maulana says so. Allah is the owner not a Maulana. Once a Masjid always a Masjid,” said the MP. He tweeted that the Supreme Court, which is hearing the title suit, will decide on the basis of evidence. The Shia Board had told the apex court on August 8 that a mosque can be built in a Muslim area at a reasonable distance from the site of the temple-mosque dispute. Claiming that that the Babri mosque site was its property, the Shia Board said it was entitled to hold negotiations.

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New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS): In a special drive towards nurturing a greener environment, the Delhi Metro will plant 2,000 saplings across its premises during the month of August, it said on Sunday.

The project, organised by ‘Swachh Chetna - DMRC Eco Club’, one of Delhi Metro’s initiatives to promote environmental conservation, kicked off on Friday from Jangpura Metro Station, with the firm’s Managing Director Mangu Singh planting saplings there, a statement from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.

Kids from Delhi Metro’s own ‘Children Home’ located at Tees Hazari Metro Station on Red Line also participated in the inaugural exercise.

The drive, apart from the stations, will include planting of saplings at Delhi Metro’s depots and residential colonies. Another initiative coined as ‘Adopt a Tree’ -- a collaboration between DMRC with World Wide Fund for Nature -- will see the transporter distributing native trees to commuters on every Thursday and Friday during the month.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 249 Dimapur, monday, August 14, 2017

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Defective compass

ike other states, Nagaland has its own social and other problems and when these have not been addressed, they seriously complicate the environment to the extent that today, no one in Nagaland really feels confident enough to say that the future is bright, even though there may be optimists who would like to find the light at the other end of the tunnel. Strange as it may sound, the world has discovered many hidden facts today because the thinking and analyzing minds explore and try to think beyond the realms of conventionalism. It is true that many thinkers have lamented with the question ‘how long can this go on?’ or in other words, how long should people live under these circumstances? It is time for a free and frank examination so as to understand the wheres and whys of how an ideal of a utopian dream has metamorphosed into something that has become what it is today. It would be uncomfortable for all(except perhaps hardly the few insignificant number) if truth was to expose their true colors as light exposes the darkness. Those who trumpet peace have no inclination to tolerance and those who attack corruption by others think nothing when they gain out of it. Indeed, issues that are burning issues have gotten wedged into society’s inability to fathom the consequent rise of a negative synergy. For any society, economics in a global environment means more than the ideals of politics. When problems are unaddressed they can only result in imbalances. These in turn adversely affect progress and give rise inequitable distribution of economic progress. The nouveau riche in Nagaland belong to the class of bureaucrats, politicians their kith and kin or favoured middlemen or contractors. The amount of ill gotten money grabbed by this miniscule section has further placed society under long term bondage. On the other hand, society continues to be saddled with siring in extortions, lawlessness, crimes and HIV etc. Unemployment and anti-social crimes are ascending while morality is descending. For the overwhelming majority of low income groups, life isn’t becoming any better and making both ends meet is like a expecting that east and west will meet. The worst lot are those without any known or stable source of income. Unemployment and its consequences, anti-social crime is rising. This is the ground reality and which has virtually closed all options for economic growth. If those in authority claim that peace exists today, then it has a strange way of manifesting itself through various actions that have created deep concern among the law abiding citizens. Society is hurting and the environment exudes a fissiparous uncertainty which could prove disastrous in the near future. These are just a few of the uncharitable facts that seem to indicate, the society in general and the government in particular. Those in authority today be it society, church, government and politics seem to have lost a sense of right and wrong and a responsibility to ensure continuance of a just and fearless society and of moral authority. The symptoms are indeed very serious and these would continue unless people change to make the difference.

DailyDevotion “Do Not Quench the Spirit” Do not quench the Spirit. —1 Thessalonians 5:19 The voice of the Spirit of God is as gentle as a summer breeze— so gentle that unless you are living in complete fellowship and oneness with God, you will never hear it. The sense of warning and restraint that the Spirit gives comes to us in the most amazingly gentle ways. And if you are not sensitive enough to detect His voice, you will quench it, and your spiritual life will be impaired. This sense of restraint will always come as a “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12), so faint that no one except a saint of God will notice it.

Beware if in sharing your personal testimony you continually have to look back, saying, “Once, a number of years ago, I was saved.” If you have put your “hand to the plow” and are walking in the light, there is no “looking back”— the past is instilled into the present wonder of fellowship and oneness with God (Luke 9:62 ; also see 1 John 1:6-7). If you get out of the light, you become a sentimental Christian, and live only on your memories, and your testimony will have a hard metallic ring to it. Beware of trying to cover up your present refusal to “walk in the light” by recalling your past experiences when you did “walk in the light” (1 John 1:7).

When-ever the Spirit gives you that sense of restraint, call a halt and make things right, or else you will go on quenching and grieving Him without even knowing it.

Suppose God brings you to a crisis and you almost endure it, but not completely. He will engineer the crisis again, but this time some of the intensity will be lost. You will have less discernment and more humiliation at having disobeyed.

If you continue to grieve His Spirit, there will come a time when that crisis cannot be repeated, because you have totally quenched Him. But if you will go on through the crisis, your life will become a hymn of praise to God. Never become attached to anything that continues to hurt God. For you to be free of it, God must be allowed to hurt whatever it may be.

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The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. ~ Bertrand Russell

Nagaland Post, Dimapur

monday, August 14, 2017

Post-mortem 71st Naga Independence Day speeches (Speech of president NNC/GDRN (Non Accord) Kiumukam Yimchunger) My Dear Nagas, Greetings to all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the auspicious occasion of 71st Naga Independence Day, I praise the Almighty God for the abundant love and care bestowed to us all in spite of the hardship, blood, sweat and toil involved in the quest for protecting the freedom given by God. Seventy years ago, on this historic day the 14th August 1947, a landmark development took place that changed the Naga people’s destiny forever when Naga National Flag was unfurled and Naga Sovereignty declared. The intent and the declaration of Naga Independence unfortunately failed to evoke the response as desired from the comity of nations. Taking undue advantage of this silence from the International community, India and Myanmar(Erstwhile Burma), the newly independent states with mighty armies inherited from their colonial masters started the annexation process of our homeland.

History stands witness that the Nagas were never a conquered nation by any people from within or without by any country or military might, nor have the Nagas signed any act of treaty with any nation bartering away our inalienable rights. By a freak misadventure, the British came into contact with the Nagas during the 2nd half of the 19th Century while traversing the Naga Hills en route from Assam to Manipur. The freedom loving Nagas took this intrusion as an invasion into their lands and therefore tried to protect it, wherein, hundreds of lives were lost on both sides. The adventure seeking and headhunting Nagas also raided the tea plantations in the plains of Assam, which was too close for comfort to the British. In retaliation to these daring acts by the Nagas the British Raj in India started sending many military expeditions with punitive measures against the Nagas and gradually annexed some parts of our forefathers land which was later amalgamated with Assam; by 1866, the annexed Naga Hills became a scheduled non-regulated district in Assam, excluded from the general laws prevalent in the British India. The British territorial expansionist designs (Speech of Brig (Retd) S. Singnya Kedahge FGN) My beloved countrymen and women, The Federal Government of Nagaland greets all Naga citizens on this historic occasion of the 71st Independence Day of our nation. We are grateful to our Almighty God for His continued protection and guidance. I pray that the same spirit of Nationalism that guided our pioneers and forebears will continue to lead us.

On this momentous occasion, I join the Nation in paying my homage and honour to all the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice and the patriots who are no more with us today.

We continue to hold onto the same belief as those true sons of the soil who gave their all in the course of their National duty truly believing that one day Nagas without any ter-

continued after the establishment of their headquarters at Chumukedima (Samaguting), this was met with strong opposition; many battles were fought and hundreds of casualties recorded on both sides. The Nagas refused to be cowed down and stood their ground to protect their land against the white invaders. In November 1879, the last and the greatest battle was fought between the people of Khonoma (Comprising of almost 500 houses) and the British forces comprising of more than 3000 soldiers. The Khonoma warriors fought bravely but proved no match against the superior weaponry and artillery of the invading army. The British on their own admits the battle of Khonoma to be “the severest fighting ever known on the Naga Hills”. In 1880, peace was made between the Chiefs of Khonoma and the British representatives; thus British rule was established in our homeland. The Nagas however, at no point of time in history signed any formal treaty with the British. The Naga areas that came under the British control formed a miniscule part of our homeland, the larger part of the Naga inhabited area and people remained free from the influence of any established external power.

The Naga Club which was formed in 1918, became the first platform for the Nagas. It was the Naga club that submitted a memorandum to the Indian Statutory Commission (The Simon Commission) in 1929. The memorandum stated the intent and desire of the Nagas to be left outside the Reformed Scheme of India in the eventuality of the British withdrawal from the Indian sub-continent. Subsequently when the British Parliament enacted the Government of India Act 1935, the Naga Hills District was kept in the excluded area; outside the purview of Central and Provincial Legislature of India.

No mention is found about the contact or relationship between the Nagas and Indians at any given point of time in the recorded history of India which dates back to as early as the Mesolithic era 9000 B.C. It comes as no surprise that majority of Indian populace are unaware of the fact that ethnic group of people known as the Nagas coexist in the Indian Union against their wishes; and that a puppet state called

ritorial limit will be free from the yoke of the powers that sought to throttle the voice of freedom and liberty.

The Federal Government of Nagaland has always stood firm and resolute on the “historical and political rights of the Nagas.”

Today we hear the voice of our detractors; many people in the name of modernity and advancement consider us as fools and dreamers in pursuit of an unrealistic and impossible dream. We are willing to be considered as fools for what we believe to be right and called names for the Naga historical and political rights to be protected and preserved. West and for a sovereignty that will resonate within each one of us, a nation having complete freedom to determine our own destiny. To the NNC/ FGN, anything short of political sovereignty would be an act of treachery to our

Nagaland constitute a farcical part of India while another half constitute a substantial population and inhabits their own ancestral lands in Myanmar. It was only through the British that the Indian political elites came to know about the existence of people belonging to race other than Aryans living in the frontiers of India, Burma and China.

The freedom loving Naga people today live divided by an imaginary boundary yet unified by the spirit of Nationalism in India and Myanmar.

The greatest paradox of the Naga history is that, hundreds of years ago our forebears lived as sovereign and independent village republics without having to avow it to the world or seeking recognition externally because the power of the rulers were derived from the governed. The very day our leaders under NNC declared Naga independence and tried to reassert this factual position to the world, our people lost the very freedom that was given to us by none other than our Almighty God. Ever since 1947, we have been observing our Independence day on 14th August. However, it would be a fallacy and a fantasy to dwell on the Naga Sovereignty without taking into consideration the harsh reality of our existence as a Nation subdued and suppressed by foreigners in the land where our forefathers hunted and fished, cultivated and mined the land without care……….. knowing that the game, rivers, forest, land and all the resources belonged to us since time began. With tormented hearts and teary eyes the spirits of our forefathers would be wondering at the tragic turn of events that changed the plight of their children and the land that was once free and full of life. Yet, the zest of our people to regain the freedom and the glory that we lost and the “never say die” spirit of our young people sustains our Nationalist movement, and I am hopeful that our aspirations would be fulfilled when the time is ripe and the wheel of fortune completes a full circle.

The historic event that provoked and instilled the spirit of Nationalism in our minds and the birth of Nagas a Nation remains true and the NNC/ GDRN stands firm to protect this commitment. Kuknalim

people and a betrayal to the cause and the bloods of the thousands of lives that have been sacrificed for the sake of the Nation.

Our land, without our knowledge or consent has been divided and fragmented and our Nationalist Movement demean to that of a secessionist movement and an insurgency; Obsolete Draconian laws like Disturbed Area Act under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act of 1958continues to be imposed in the Naga inhabited areas to suppress and throttle the cry for freedom and under the protection of these laws, the Indian army continues to perpetrate inhuman atrocities on our people.

The actions of India in employing divisive policies and using its might and power to suppress and forcefully occupy a small neighboring nation are contrary to expectations from the so called largest democracy in

the world.

However, a word of caution to our oppressors, the desire of the Nagas to live in peaceful coexistence with our neighbors should not be construed as a sign of weakness.

Today, our religious practices, our food habits and our very existence appear to be in danger of being inundated and supplanted by alien ethics, cultures, food habits and religious belief and practices. About 145 years ago Christianity came to our land transforming our lives. Our pioneers coined the slogan “Nagaland for Christ” but today our religion faces threat of imposition of Hinduism and RSS ideology as even our food habits are being dictated.

We have willingly chosen to follow in the footsteps and the path of our great and visionary leaders, pioneers and predecessors. The historic declaration of In-

(Speech of acting president NNC Z. Royim Yimchungrii) Dear Naga people, This year on 14th August, 2017, thanks to God’s grace, we have the glorious opportunity to celebrate the 71st Naga Independence day. It is now 70 long years, nearly three quarters of a century, since our declaration of sovereignty was acknowledged by the United Nations.

So much has happened in the intervening years and so many lives have been lost in the fight for the Naga homeland. I salute all the National workers today but in particular the martyrs who willingly sacrificed their lives for the sacred cause of the Naga freedom.

Today, I am confident and happy to say that majority of the people who stood for Naga freedom are firmly united in pursuit of a political solution in the best interests of the Nagas. After forty long years of fragmentation, unity has become top priority in the homeland. Therefore this Naga National Strength should be welcomed by everyone, including supporters of the Nagas in other countries, who has called for Naga National Unity in order to resolve the pressing political issues. And we, the united Naga National Political Groups, thank our living God and also thank the people who worked so hard to achieve this united stand.

On 8th Aug.2017, in reaffirmation of unity, the six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) signed a Deed of Commitment to safeguard the Nagas’ inalienable historical and political rights.

They committed to further the purpose and vision for the Naga people under all circumstances,based on the Naga historical and political rights, through a common approach.

Under this Deed, political orientations and ideologies will not be allowed to impede the yearning and desire to find a common ground through the Naga National Political Group (NNPGs) Working Committee.And in the event of aggression (internal or external) or use of force against an NNPG member, the NNPGs will collectively take appropriate measures. These are some of the firm stands that will be taken in the common interest for the better future of our Naga people.

May God bless this united stand of ours for the salvation of our homeland.

The present political situation in the world is such that, at any moment, increased tensions between nuclear-powered nations could lead to outright war. Moreover, escalation of the standoff between China and India could cause havoc in this part of the world but, if this happens, we pray that the good Lord will turn the situation to our favour. May His will be done. Kuknalim.

dependence of 1947 on this very day and the momentous action of the Plebiscite of 1951 have clearly exhibited our historical and political rights to the world. We regard these twin planks as the basis and foundation pillars of our political movement.

The NNC/FGN stands to preserve the long cherished dream of the Nagas. The present talk is only between the GOI and NSCN-IM and not between India and the Nagas. We are made to question the wisdom of India in seeking solution to the Indo-Naga problem by giving too much attention to only one Naga political group, one whose legitimacy to represent the Nagas has often been questioned by many Nagas. An honourable settlement can be evolved only if the talks are held with the legitimate and rightful entity.

You are all aware of the formation of the NNPGs

recently. We believe this to be a step forward in the right direction. The NNPGs have come together because Nagas are one and have a strong desire to remain together as one. We also realized that without this basic unity, it is inconsistent, dishonorable and shameful on the part of the Nagas to talk about our common goal.

Today, we celebrate with pride and honor those who have made the supreme sacrifice for the National Cause. I congratulate all those who have stood resolute and steadfast. My special salute goes to the recipients of the awards and commendations for your dedication and sacrifice. Let us rededicate ourselves today to what we all hold dear till we reach our destination and attain our rightful place among the Nations of the world. God bless you. Kuknalim.

Conspiracy behind the toppling game (From previous issue...)

These are few hidden fact that TRZ capitalized to blame Dr. Shurhozelie when he cannot wait even for few months to grab power that he tasted.

Mr. TR Zeliang has no big issue with Dr. Shurhozelie other than his hot seat that he really did not wish to part with when he entrusted Mr. K.G Kenye (MP) to obtain signature campaign from Legislators in the event TRZ had to step down that President should take over as CM he began to get uneasy. TRZ started to create confusion in the minds of sworn enemy of Dr. Shurhozelie to gain their support with numbers.

Mr. N. Rio has been looking for this opportunity to make deal with TRZ who has good connection with centre for his position in the central ministry.

M r. N. R i o h av i n g launched his party but un-

certain with the party to get its registration, left no option but to take short cut to take over the NPF party. Today his claim of being the Interim president of NPF is just a joke. He can only interpret NPF as (Neiphiu’s Private Firm).

The original NPF is headed

by Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu which is recognized by the election commission of India (ECI).

Both TRZ and N. Rio agreed to support each other to topple the government and the party. To this the secret plan was hatched with Himata Biswa Sharma, the BJP minister of Assam, (Former Congressman) who is the NEDA chairman, P.B Acharya, the Governor of Nagaland, who was a former BJP party functionaries for 15 years in-charge for N.E along with few other former Congressmen who are currently in BJP planned out to install BJP

government in Nagaland.

The mooted plan was fully taken into consideration by Mr. Ram Madhav, the current N.E in-charge of BJP as best for the BJP. Mr. TRZ and Mr. N. Rio even assured that Dr. Shurhozelie will be defeated badly in the bye election.

With 47 MLAs against one could not defeat the stable man, the assurance given is a setback for them. Mr. TRZ and Mr. N. Rio could neither break away to form new party nor merge with the BJP to install government in Nagaland which the honorable Governor wish to see his dream comes true in his life time.

Given undue unconstitutional advantage to TRZ to take over the government, and the tall promises lay unfulfilled, the Centre must be observing the strained relationship where once natural ally had to be severed for the dirty

game plan of few vested interests.

Nagaland is Christian state, and the people’s will power are high, no matter how few vested interest politicians try to change the faith, their spirit cannot be just wiped out. Today, the Naga populace is observing all these developments closely. The NPF regrets to have chosen these few unethical, unprincipled, immoral politicians to represent us to run the affairs of the government under the NPF ticket. However, only 12 Principled MLAs still stand on their solid grounds who have never defected.

Those habitual defectors can never take the Naga people forward. These power mongers are compared to group of Hyenas that steals the Carcass of beasts from larger killer. The conspiracy hatched behind these vested politicians needed to be

exposed for the people has Issued by:- Media & right to know who is play- Press Bureau, NPF Central ing such a dirty politics Hq, Kohima.

(Concluded) at the cost of Common Naga future. Long live NPF. Issued by:- Media & Long Live Dr. Shurhozelie Press Bureau, NPF Central Hq, Kohima.

Liezietsu.

Reader’s Post

Maintenance of public utility

Sir,

It is indeed a great relief for citizens of Duncan Basti to see the stretch of road from DC Court junction towards DABA being repaired. The inconvenience experienced due to traffic diversion is negligible to the joy one would experience when riding on that smooth road once repair work is done. I hope that continuous maintenance of public utility is kept persistent so that public would have no reasons for complaint. Moreover, it is the duty of government and concerned departments to ensure that road damage should be attended to immediately to avoid unpleasant public outcry.

Benthunglo K Lotha, Duncan Basti 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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KVK Longleng organises orientation trainings

Participants of KVK Longleng skill oriented training programme.

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SMS (Plant Protection), and course coordinator of the programme, E. Lireni Kikon, gave detail training on IPM, its objectives and the IPM technologies. Film show on different IPM technologies by different institute; compost pit making were

also shown.

Field visit was organised by course co-ordinator on the fourth day in farmer’s field as part of the programme. Preparation and application of pesticide and its uses were also demonstrated.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, SMS (Agronomy), spoke on

ing, scope of poultry and pig farming in Longleng district. Demonstration on scientific pig sty and poultry house construction was also imparted to the participants.

Programme assistant (home science), Thungchano S. Ezung delivered talk on entrepreneurship development through processing and value addition of meat, fish and egg.

Integrated farming system of livestock with horticultural crops was delivered

by SRF (NMSHE), KVK Longleng, A. Namei.

During the valedictory function, senior scientist and head, KVK, Dr. K. L. Meena challenged the youths to take up animal husbandry as a source of livelihood to increase the productivity of meat and egg in the district.

The participants were awarded with certificates and input materials like mineral mixture and dewormer. Altogether 30 rural youths participated in the training programme.

The programme concluded with vote of thanks from village council, Hukphang students’ union and youth pastor.

Assam Rifles organise various programmes across state sam Rifles organised an awareness lecture on HIV & AIDS at Trinity School, Kiphire on August 8 with RMO 7 Assam Rifles Captain Vignesh V as the resource person. Altogether 100 students along with teachers and staff attended the event.

Akhegwo- 7 Assam Rifles organised a “lecture cum workshop” at Akhegwo on August 6, to spread awareness amongst the populace on the “importance of healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and also to curb the prevalent diseases” in the village. A total of 40 people attended the workshop including GBs, VCCs and school teachers.

32 Assam Rifles: 32 Assam Rifles organized a drawing cum painting competition on August 7, at Mount Zion School, Khusiabill village, Dimapur under the theme “Importance of Independence Day”. Around 30 students from class-1 to 10 standard participated at the programme. The event was followed by prize distribution to winners and refreshment.

EHSS Thilixu village32 Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on “Nationalism Employment Opportunities for Youth” at Eden Higher Secondary School, Thilixu village, Dimapur on August 3. 30 students of 10th, 11 and 12th standards attended the lecture.

Mount Hermon School32 Assam Rifles organised a debate competition on HIV & AIDS awareness on August 5 at Mount Hermon School, Dimapur. The aim of the event was to spread aware-

ness about HIV & AIDS and to identify and promote the skills of budding talents. 30 students attended the event in which 12 students from various age groups participated enthusiastically in the competition.

Zeliangrong Village- 32 Assam Rifles organised a drawing cum poster making competition on August 1 at Government Middle School, Zeliangrong Village, Dimapur. The aim of the event was to promote the artistic talent and educate the students about importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment. A total 16 of students of various age groups participated in the competition.

Shozukhu Village- 32 Assam Rifles organised a cleanliness drive at Shozukhu Village, Dimapur on August 3. Altogether, 25 villagers attended the event to clean the area in order to keep the surroundings neat and tidy and spread the awareness amongst other villagers toward Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Tening village- 32 Assam Rifles conducted an interaction with GBs at Tening village, Peren on August 3.

Issues pertaining to development projects and other government scheme were discussed during the interactions. Eight GBs from Tening and neighbouring villages attended the interaction.

Mount Zion School, Khushavil- 32 Assam Rifles organized drawing cum painting competition on the theme ‘Importance of In-

dependence Day’ at Mount Zion School, Khushavil village, Dimapur on August 7 to spread awareness about Independence Day and to identify & honour the skills of budding talent. The event was attended by 30 students.

GMS Indisen Village- 32 Assam Rifles organised a talent hunt competition at Government Middle School, Indisen village, Dimapur on August 8. The aim of the event was to spread awareness about Independence Day and to identify and honour the skills of budding talents. The event was attended by 35 students.

Ebenezeer orphanage home- 32 Assam Rifles organised a special screening of documentary movie on the occasion of upcoming Independence Day at Ebenezeer Orphanage Home, Indisen village, Dimapur on August 10. The event was attended by 30 students and staff of Ebenezeer orphanage home JN Aier College, Diphupar- 32 Assam Rifles conducted an awareness lecture on career in defence at JN Aier College, Diphupar on August 10. The programme was attended by 150 youths.

36 Assam Rifles: 36 Assam Rifles (AR) under aegis of HQ IGAR (N) organised a lecture on August 7 at All Saints Higher Secondary School, Peren. 70 students attended the programme and shared their views on the significance and importance of

Independence for the citizens of the country.

Athibung- On account of the forthcoming Independence Day, 36 Assam Rifles under aegis of HQ IGAR (N) organised a debate competition at Christian Senior Secondary School at Athibung, Peren on August 4. The theme of the competition was “India as Emerging Super Power”. 80 students witnessed participants express their views with much enthusiasm.

AR Public School, Jalukie- 36 Assam Rifles organised a “drawing-cum-poster-making competition” at Assam Rifles Public School, Jalukie, Peren on August 5. The aim of the event was to educate the students about importance of Independence Day. Hereka Secondary School, Tening- A lecture on HIV & AIDS was conducted at Hereka Secondary School, Tening by 36 Assam Rifles on August 5. The aim of the lecture was to spread awareness about cause of spread and preventive measures and discuss stigmas attached to HIV & AIDS. A total of 30 students attended the lecture.

St. Francis School Tening- A drawing-cum-poster making competition was conducted at St Francis School, Tening, Peren on August 2 by 36 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(North).

The event was conducted on the theme “Importance of Independence Day”.

Workshop on soft skills for teachers DIMAPUR: Workshop on “soft skills for teachers” was organised

by SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus on August 4, at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, NBDA, Dimapur.

A day-long programme with practical activities and discussions on communication skills, team building, time management, etiquettes and effective teaching were carried out with MD Lezo Putsure and Supanu Kikon, Youthnet, Nagaland as the facilitators.

BJP Dmu celebrates birth centenary of Upadhyaya DIMAPUR: BJP Dimapur district celebrated the birth centenary of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya on August 11 at tourist lodge, Dimapur.

In a press note, BJP Dimapur described Upadhyaya as a profound philosopher, organiser par excellence and a leader who maintained the highest standards of personal integrity.

It said Upadhyaya has has been the source of ideological guidance and moral inspiration for BJP since its inception and that his treatise integral humanism provides a holistic alternative perspective for political action and statecraft consistent with the laws of Creation and the universal needs of the human race.

Yimchungers celebrate Metemneo festival at Pungro

Special guests dance along with Yimchunger women cultural troupe.

DIMAPUR: Yimchungers celebrated Metemneo festival on August 8 under the theme “peace, prosperity and tranquillity” at Pungro sub-division local ground on August 8.

While conveying Metemneo greetings, former legislator, K. Zungkum said that the festival was a festival of souls which expresses purification to the soul of new born babies of the year.

He said that it was a festival where new engage-

ment of young boys and girls are arranged and gifts are exchanged. He appealed the Yimchunger community to be united for all round development.

Host of the festival, legislator T.Torechu extended warm greetings to the Yimchunger community on the occasion and appealed the people to celebrate the festival with spirit of love, affection and respect for

each other.

Metemneo greetings were extended by Khongsa Area GBs Union, president Rethrongmong, ADC Pungro Wennyei Konyak and deputy director art and culture Murelim. Short speeches were delivered by retired IGP Akum Yim and public leader Rukiumong. Richang and group of Mongtsuvong village presented a demonstration of the celebration.

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DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General of Assam Rifles-IGAR (North) has been organising various programmes for various sections of the society across Nagaland.

3 Naga Hills: 3 (Naga Hills) Battalion Assam Rifles in collaboration with Naga Hospital, Kohima and Red Ribbon Club organized HIV screen test on August 9 at Sazolie College, Jotsoma (Kohima). Resource persons, staff members and 250 students of Sazolie College attended the screening test.

Youth were also educated on HIV and AIDS. Jotsoma village- 3 Naga Hills also organised a lecture and screened documentary movie to spread awareness on HIV & AIDS amongst children and youth on August 2, at Jotsoma village.

The lecture was followed by a documentary which brought out various facts, and ways to avert HIV. Altogether 45 students and nine teachers of government school, Jotsoma village Khel, Kohima attended the programme.

GHS Tasazhu, Jotsoma-3 (Naga Hills) Battalion Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on August 10, at Government High School Tasazhu, Jotsoma on the topic ‘India as an emerging super power’. Altogether, 60 students attended the lecture programme which was followed by an interactive session on the modernisation and development of the Indian Army.

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Visiting team of Dimapur based NPF central, division and A/C – III, minority wing office bearers paid called on NPF interim-president, Neiphiu Rio on August 13.

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DIMAPUR: Five-day skill oriented training programme on Integrated Pest/Disease Management (IPM and IDM) in field crops was conducted

by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region from July 28 to August 1 at its

production technology of lowland paddy and A. Namei, SRF, on nutrient management in rice field.

Va l e d i c t o r y p r o gramme was conducted on August 1, wherein Thungchano S. Ezung PA (H/Sc) chaired the programme. Dr. K L Meena, senior scientist and head gave away the inputs and certificate to the trainees.

During his speech, he emphasised to propagate the IPM module to other farmers and practise it in the field for higher yield.

Altogether 40 practising farmers from Pongching, Yaongyimchen and Hukphang attended the five-day training programme.

Hukphang village: ICAR KVK Longleng organised five-day skill oriented training programme for rural youths of Hukphang village on “entrepreneurship development through piggery and poultry farming” from July 29 to August 2.

SMS (animal science) coordinator of the training programme, Dr. Lily Ngullie, delivered a lecture on entrepreneurship development through piggery and poultry farm-

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ing factor against launching new reforms in the run- up to the polls.

“Closer to the polls, Modi might consider deploying his political capital more to boost BJP’s ‘nationalist’ credentials rather than its ‘reformist’ image”, argues Sanyal.

If at all he does indeed accelerate reforms over the next 18 months, those will purely be based on the success or failure of such initiatives over the medium term, he notes.

At best, he may attempt to complete the aborted reforms like land and labour laws amendment, but will not push it hard, given the limited immediate benefits likely from them.

“Therefore, ahead of the 2019 hustings, we expect Modi’s policy initiatives to evolve around three ‘C’s – combating corruption; completing existing policy priorities (resolving NPAs, fine-tuning GST, completing infra projects etc; and communication to highlight

how his various initiatives are helping the common man, especially in rural areas,” Saynal says.

A c o m mu n i c a t i o n blitzkrieg may focus on the benefits of the government policies for the common man (low inflation, anticorruption efforts, direct benefit transfer, stronger infrastructure like electricity, roads, irrigation etc).

Having achieved some success on the anti-graft drive (over Rs 4,313 crore black money have been unearthed since May 2014), Modi may play up this again, says the report.

“Strong anti-corruption rhetoric is likely to stay at the core of Modi’s policy framework, especially given the rich political dividend the BJP has enjoyed from the banknotes ban. There is a possibility of stricter political funding rules, a crackdown on benami properties and progress towards greater disclosure of overseas assets of citizens,” Sanyal says.

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New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS): Indian insurance companies are lagging their global counterparts in increasing investment in digital technologies and will need to adopt technology required to launch products that meet customer needs, a study by industry chamber CII said on Sunday.

“Global average investment in digital technologies is increasing over the years, while the insurance industry in India is lagging, both in its level of digitalisation and its ability to realise financial returns on its digital investments,” said a joint CIIPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report.

The report on “Evolving Considerations for the Indian Insurance Industry” also said that with increasing smartphone penetration and internet access, insurance companies will need to adapt to the modern customer needs by adopting the new technological infrastructure.

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a 0.50 per cent cut in savings deposit rates.

“A cut in the MCLR beyond 0.35 per cent would become a margin dilutive proposition,” the report warned. For private lenders, the threshold is 0.25 per cent.

According to the report, this could intensify competition between large lenders with strong savings deposit franchise and capitalisation towards gaining credit market share while channelising some volumes in the commercial papers market towards bank credit.

If bank rates were to decline from 2016-17 levels, it could provide some relief to vulnerable corporates to service their debt provided the benefit is transmitted to these borrowers, it said.

However, credit profiles of these entities are unlikely to improve much owing to their weak operating metrics and cash flows coupled with high debt levels, the report added.

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tom, downward repricing of existing liabilities can facilitate a further reduction in the rates. A few large banks cutting savings deposit rates over the past few weeks is a move in that direction,” the agency said in a report.

The report also said slashing saving deposit rates for an amount below Rs 50 lakh presents large public banks that have stable, large and granular savings deposit base with additional manoeuvrability over private peers to cut marginal cost of lending rate.

Public sector banks have more room than private banks to percolate savings banks rate cut into reduction in MCLR because of a large base and sticky saving accounts.

The maximum cut in MCLR (marginal cost based lending rate) -- which is up for review by the RBI due to poor transmission -for state-owned banks can be 0.35 per cent, assuming

“So if you have 25 PSBs, then you spread it over too many banks and everybody who is an expert says, we do not have good management, and so consolidation will also bring good management to the banks.

“Then need for number of competent people...

Would be smaller if number of banks is smaller,” he noted.

The finance ministry has sought help of NITI Aayog and global consultancy firms to examine the possibility of next round of consolidation of PSU banks with an aim to create a few lenders of global size and scale.

NITI Aayog’s report is expected to set the tone for consolidation roadmap.

Five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) became part of SBI on April 1, 2017, catapulting the country’s largest lender to among the top 50 banks in the world.

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Mumbai, Aug 13 (PTI): Reduction in saving deposit rates by three large banks over the past fortnight may set the ball rolling for lower lending rates and stoke greater competition among lenders, says a report.

The nation’s largest lender, State Bank had on July 31 slashed the pricing for under Rs 1 crore saving deposits by 0.50 per cent to 3.5 per cent.

Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank followed, which last week revised downwards their savings rates by a similar quantum for deposits of up to Rs 50 lakh.

According to India Ratings, since the profitability banks remains weak owing to continued pressure on asset quality and low credit demand, it will be imperative for these cash-rich lenders to start gaining market share over weaker peers that are starved of capital.

“With the interest rate cycle reaching the bot-

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The banking sector is saddled with NPAs of over Rs 8 trillion (Rs 8 lakh crore), of which Rs 6 trillion is with public sector banks (PSBs).

As part of its strategy to rein in the unacceptable level of NPAs, Reserve Bank of India recently identified 12 accounts for Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) proceedings with each of them having over Rs 5,000 crore of outstanding loans, accounting for 25 per cent of total NPAs of banks.

The 12 identified cases account for 25 percent or about Rs 2 lakh crore of NPAs. When asked about his view on merger of a weak bank with a strong bank, the outgoing Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog said that consolidation of public sector banks (PSBs) is necessary, also because the pool of talented people who have the specialisation of running the banking business is limited one.

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Saving deposit rate cuts to lead to lower lending rates:Report

New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI): Resolution of bad loans in the banking system is on ‘right track’ and will ‘open the door’ to rapid credit expansion and growth, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya has said.

Terming the non-performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans problem as a ‘legacy issue’, he said that even after three years of the NDA government taking charge, it has not gone away.

“Now we are on absolutely right track. Once we solve the NPAs issue, it will open up also the door to faster credit expansion.

If this is done, this problem of twin balance sheet issue (over-leveraged companies and bad-loan-encumbered banks) will get addressed at the result of this.

“So banks will be better equipped to lend and on the sides of borrowers there will be greater appetite,” Panagariya told PTI.

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New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI): The government has constituted an Anomalies Committee to look into the issues and problems that may arise in the course of implementation of its decision on revision of pay scales of executives working in central PSUs. The Anomalies Committee will have a tenure of two years with effect from August 1, 2017. It comprises secretaries from the Department of Public Enterprises, Department of Expenditure and the Department of Personnel and Training, according to a memorandum issued by the Department of Public Enterprises. The Cabinet last month had cleared a 15 per cent hike in salaries of board level and below board level executives and non-unionised supervisors working in central public sector enterprises.

It had approved implementation of the recommendations of the 3rd Pay Revision Committee constituted for the purpose.

not fixed any time frame to complete the linking of Aadhaar with PAN. E-filing of ITR is mandatory for all individuals, except those earning less than Rs 5 lakh per annum and those who are above 80 years of age.

The Supreme Court had in June upheld the validity of an Income Tax Act provision making Aadhaar mandatory for allotment of PAN cards and ITR filing, but had put a partial stay on its implementation till a Constitution bench addressed the issue of right to privacy.

The CBDT had on June 10 said that the apex court’s order had only given a “partial relief ” to those who did not have an Aadhaar or an Aadhaar enrolment ID, and the taxman, hence, “will not cancel” the PAN of such individuals.

where the first floor area is ai-— conditioned and used for serving food and liquor while the ground floor only serves food and is non—AC. The CBEC said tax will have to be charged at 18 % irrespective of from where the supply is made, first floor or second floor.

“If any part of the establishment has air conditioning facility , then the rate will be 18 % for all supplies from the restaurant,” it said.

With regard to tax rates that would be charged for take— away food from such restaurants, the CBEC said, “Tax has to be charged at 18 % on supplies of food made from their takeaway counter.”

Besides, such restaurants are also not eligible for the composition scheme as they are engaged in supplying liquor.

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The government had made the PAN-Aadhaar linking mandatory for filing ITR and obtaining a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) from July 1.

The CBDT has said that for the purpose of efiling of returns (by August 5), it would be sufficient to quote Aadhaar or acknowledgement number of having applied for Aadhaar, on the e-filing website of the department.

“The actual linking of PAN with Aadhaar can be done subsequently, but any time before August 31, 2017,” the CBDT had said. It had also cautioned taxpayers that ITRs would not be processed “until the linkage of Aadhaar with PAN is done”.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had recently informed the Lok Sabha that the government has

New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI): The CBEC said tax will have to be charged at 18 % irrespective of from where the supply is made.

A uniform GST rate of 18 % will be charged on takeaways as well as food served from a nonAC area of a hotel or restaurant if any of its part has a facility of air conditioning, the government has said.

The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, which was rolled out from July 1, provides for levy of 12 % on food bill in non—AC restaurants.

The tax rate for AC restaurants and those with liquor licence will be 18 % while 5-star hotels will charge 28 % GST. The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified through an FAQ on the GST rates that will be levied by restaurant-cum-bars

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N e w D e l h i , Au g 13 (PTI): More than 9.3 crore Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) have been linked with Aadhaar, a senior Income Tax Department officer said.

Of the total PANAadhaar seeding, which is nearly 30 per cent of the total about 30 crore PAN holders, about three crore linkages were done in June and July.

“By August 5, which was the last date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs), over 9.3 PANAadhaar linkages have been registered by the I-T department,” he said.

According to the officer, the tally is expected to grow as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the policy-making body of the department, has already extended the last date for linking the two unique numbers till August 31.

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Lisbon, Aug 13 (IANS): Portuguese authorities said on Sunday that at least 12 wildfires remained active throughout the country as hundreds of firefighters were deployed to battle the flames.

According to the latest status report by the National Authority for Civil Protection, there are currently 12 ongoing fires, of which six are thought to be larger and more complex to extinguish, reports Efe news.

Among them, two in the towns of Tomar and Ferreira do Zezere were leading to great concern and that around 580 firefighters, backed by 180 land vehicles and eight airplanes, were trying to extinguish the flames, the report said. On Saturday, a recordbreaking 268 fires were detected throughout the country in one day and more than 6,550 firefighters mobilised.

Portuguese authorities on Saturday asked the European Union for reinforcements, to which Spain has already responded.

egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides, on many sides,” Trump told reporters at a news conference at his gold resort in New Jersey where he is currently on a working summer vacation.

“It’s been going on for a long time in our country.

Not Donald Trump, not Barack Obama, this has been going on for a long, long time. It has no place in America. What is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order and the protec-

Nazis, Ku Klux Klan members gathered in Charlottesville which they described as one of their biggest rally in decades.

They clashed with another group of people who were opposing this rally of white nationalists.

The incident took place when “a gray car accelerating into crowds on a pedestrian mall, sending bodies flying — and then reversing at high speed, hitting yet more people,” The Washington Post reported.

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Pakistani volunteers and soldiers carry a blast victim in Quetta, Pakistan, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. (AP/PTI)

Islamabad, Aug 13 (Agencies): At least 15 people, including 8 soldiers, were killed and 40 others injured after a suicide bomber targetted an army truck in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province Saturday night.

The incident took place when the truck was passing through Quetta’s Pishin bus stop.

The injured were immediately rushed to Quetta Civil Hospital. Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said, “We can now confirm that 15 people have died in the explosion today. At least 32 others are wounded.”

Russia-backed operation kills 25 IS militants in Syria B e i r u t, A u g 1 3 (Agencies): A commando operation backed

by Russian warplanes and helicopters has killed 25 members of the Islamic State jihadist group in central Syria, a monitor said on Sunday.

Supported by regime ally Russia, Syria’s army has waged a months-long offensive to recapture the vast desert region that stretches from the country’s centre to the Iraqi and Jordanian borders.

On Saturday, “25 Islamic State members were killed and others wounded in a commando operation

by Syrian regime forces with air support from Russian warplanes and helicopters” in the northeast of Homs province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said.

Six members of the regime forces were also killed, it said.

A military source said the operation occurred “20 kilometres inside Daesh (Islamic State) terrorist

tion of innocent lives,” he said.

“No citizen should ever fear for their safety and security in our society. And no child should ever be afraid to go outside and play or be with their parents and have a good time,” he said. Trump said he spoke to Virginia Governor Terry Mcauliffe.

“We agree that the hate and the division must stop, and must stop right now,” he said as hundreds of white nationalists, neo-

lines”.

The raid allowed regime forces to seize control of three villages in the area, official news agency SANA reported the source as saying.

The army has captured swathes of territory from the jihadists in the province. According to the Observatory, Islamic State now controls just dozens of villages in the east of Homs.

The Syrian “Badiya” is a large stretch of desert that extends over around 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 square miles) of territory.

Since 2015, much of the Badiya has been held by Islamic State, but Syria’s army has been chipping away at it since May. Regime forces have ousted Islamic State from Al-Sukhna, the last jihadist-held town in Homs province.

Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad are also fighting the jihadists in the south of neighbouring Raqqa province.

“A man riding a motorbike came close to the army truck and blew himself up,” a senior official of the Bomb Disposal Squad told Pakistan site Dawn. It also reported that around 25-30 kilograms of explosives were used in the suicide attack. The explosion was so loud that its sound was heard across the city.

The intensity of the explosion was such that even the three fire tenders which immediately reached the spot could not control it in time. The site of the explosion is in close proximity to the Balochistan Assembly, Quetta Law College, a private hospital and

many offices.

The public relations department of the Pakistan military said that 10 security officials were injured in the attack. “Incendiary explosive was used in the blast due to which nearby vehicles caught fire,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)reported. It added that the terrorists had used “incendiary explosives” due to which many vehicles in the affected area also caught fire.

No terror outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the attack. Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that two cars, four rickshaws and two motorbikes caught fire in the explosion. The blast site is being investigated by security personnel and an emergency has been declared in the city following the blast.

“It was an attempt to mar Independence Day festivity in the city,” Dawn quoted the Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa as saying. He also added that the army’s resolve won’t succumb to any challenge.

Death toll in Nepal floods rises to 49

KATHMANDU, Aug 13 (Agencies): Torrential rain battered Nepal on Sunday, causing widespread flooding and landslides and raising the death toll from three days of severe weather to 49 people, according to officials.

The toll could go higher as three dozen people were reported missing. Another 17 were injured.

The heavy rain, which mainly hit the country’s southern plains, led to the evacuation of 5,000 people, a Home Ministry official said.

More than 30 people were reported dead on Saturday.

Army and police personnnel continued search and rescue operations, with more than 34,000 houses

Nepalese men carry children on their shoulders as they wade through flood waters in village Ramgadhwa in Birgunj, Nepal on Sunday.

submerged, the official added. “The number of dead could increase as we are still compiling the final tally,” said Laxmi Pun, an aide to Home Minister Janardan Sharma, told Reuters.

The Red Cross estimated 100,000 people were affected by the disaster, with one official describing how the storm had cut off com-

munication and electricity, adding to the challenges in rescuing people and distributing aid supplies such as food and water to displaced people.

Monsoon rains which start in June and continue through September are important for farm-dependent Nepal, but they also cause havoc each year.

Iran increases missile funds in response to US sanctions Tehran, Aug 13 (Agencies): Iran’s parliament voted today to allocate USD 520 million to develop its missile programme to fight Washington’s “adventurism” and sanctions, and to boost the foreign operations of the country’s Revolutionary Guards.

“The Americans should know that this was our first action,” said speaker Ali Larijani, after announcing an overwhelming majority vote for a package “to confront terrorist and adventurist actions by the United States in the region”.

A total of 240 lawmakers voted for the bill, out of the 244 parliamentarians

Saudi expects to receive 2 mn pilgrims for Haj Riyadh, Aug 13 (IANS): Saudi Arabia expects to receive around two million pilgrims this Haj season, including 1.7 million foreigners, the media reported on Sunday. More than 1.8 million people performed Haj last year, and most of them were foreigners, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Ministry of Haj will assign more than 95,000 employees, in addition to volunteers to handle Haj-related tasks, the report said.

The Ministry of Health said all pilgrims attending the Haj pilgrimage were so far free from epidemic and quarantine diseases. It said they were taking preventative policies as a priority, and coordinating with the World Health Organisation and other international authorities to ensure there was no epidemic outbreak.

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The vote came after fresh US sanctions in July against Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile programme.

“The bill is backed by the foreign ministry and the government and is part of measures by the JCPOA supervision committee to confront the recent US Congress law,” deputy foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

He was referring to a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, known officially as the JCPOA, under which Iran agreed to strict limits on its nuclear programme in exchange for an easing of sanctions.

Strong 6.4 earthquake hits Sumatra Island Ja k a rta , Au g 1 3 (Agencies): A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit off the Indonesian island Sumatra today but there was no tsunami risk, seismologists said as panicked residents fled their homes.

The quake hit at a depth of 35 kilometres at 10:08 AM (0308 GMT) 73 kilometres west of Bengkulu, according to the United States Geological Survey.

“The earthquake was quite strong and shallow, it was felt all the way to Padang, West Sumatra, but there was no threat of a tsunami,” Mochammad Riyadi, an official at Indonesia’s meteorology and geophysics agency, told AFP. He said officials were checking if there were any casualties or damage.

Bengkulu resident Neng Hasnah said the quake felt very strong for a few seconds, forcing her and her family members to flee her house.

“I was carrying my seven-month old granddaughter and I had to run, all the neighbours also ran outside their homes,” Hasnah said. Indonesia sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

Venezuela rejects Trump’s threats of violence

Caracas, Aug 13 (IANS): Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza slammed the “warmongering” declarations of the US President Donald Tr ump as “threats to peace.”

Trump’s statement about not to “rule out” a military option in Venezuela was a “violation” of UN and international laws, Xinhua quoted Arreaza as saying.

“Venezuela categorically rejects the unfriendly and warmongering declarations of Trump, who has threatened us with a military intervention, in violation of UN principles and international law,” said the foreign minister.

Bolivian President Evo Morales also condemned on Saturday the “armed interventionist eagerness by the US against Venezuela,” slamming the

tion.

Jorge Arreaza international community for keeping silent. Writing on Twitter, Morales stated that “we condemn the armed interventionist eagerness by the US against Venezuela, a country which seeks peace in dialogue.”

Venezuela`s government has been severely criticised by the international community for creating a National Constituent Assembly (ANC), which will rewrite the Constitu-

This has been widely derided as a power-grab by Venezuela`s President Nicolas Maduro.

Several Venezuelans also dismissed Trump’s words as “imperial interference.”

“It is an act of arrogance. It is not the first time that Trump has acted like this towards Venezuela, which has been besieged for a long time,” said Cristobal Alva, a Venezuelan poet from Guatire in the northern state of Miranda.

Rosalia Pulgar, a pensioner from Caracas, said that “we are prepared to resolve our own problems.”

She highlighted the “moral and military...preparation” of the Venezuelan people and added that “diplomacy” was the right way to resolve conflicts.

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FELICITATION

The Dimapur Nkonjan Yanthan Ekhung with great honour and immense pride congratulate Mr. Chonbenthung Yanthan, S/o. Mr. Subenthung Yanthan of Sunglup Village on his promotion to the post of Superintending Geologist, Geological Survey of India, Govt. of India.

Further the Dimapur Nkonjan Yanthan Ekhung extend our best wishes and pray that God Almighty grant him more success & achievements in his future endeavour.

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Miss Nissile Rengma

We the children of Lt. Hophega Rengma, takes immense pride and honor to congratulate 1. Miss Abigial Rengma studying at Royal Global University taking the course, Landscape and Architecture.

2. Miss Nissile Rengma studying at NEIGHRIHMS Medical College, Shillong.

Daughters of Keninlo Rengma and Toshili Rengma Thahekhu village.

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Washington, Aug 13 (PTI): At least three people died and 19 others were injured after violent clashes erupted between white supremacists and counter demonstrators in a rally in the US state of Virginia.

One person died after a car plowed into a group of people peacefully protesting at the rally yesterday while two others died following a helicopter crash that took place near the protest site in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The violence broke out ahead of the ‘Unite the Right’ rally by white supremacists protesting against the planned removal of a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee from a park in the college town of Charlottesville, 256 kilometres from Virginia.

Following the clashes, a state of emergency was declared by the authorities, and police and security forces were deployed in riot gears.

The violence erupted between two groups in this university town some 120 miles south west of the national capital.

US President Donald Trump described this a terrible event.

“We condemn in the strongest possible terms this

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(We the family wishes them good luck in their future endeavor)

PFUTSERO: Incessant rain accompanied by heavy gales lashed several parts of Menizhe and Menithaza at Kami Village under Phek District causing widespread damage to the standing crop on 3rd and 4th August. Seen in the picture shows the tremendous effect of rainfall in the paddy field and the VCC and VDB secretary with the help of the Villagers working together making ways for the flow of rain water.

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Kid Rock encouraged to run for US senate

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id Rock has been encouraged to continue with his apparent bid to run for the US senate.

Last month (July 12), the country rapper and outspoken supporter of Donald

Trump launched a website called KidRockForSenate. com. The site features slogans including “Pimp of the nation”, “I’ll rock the party” and “In rock we trust”.

Fans speculated that the

website was just a marketing stunt for a new album or tour, but the musician insisted that it was real and promised a “major announcement in the near future”.

Now, the Senate Leadership Fund super PAC, which was formed during the 2016 US election by Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, has backed Kid Rock to run as a Senatorial candidate.

“We’d be actually very interested in his candidacy,” said the group’s president, Steven Law, on C-SPAN yesterday (August 11), as Spin reports. “I certainly wouldn’t count him out.

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Usain Bolt’s legendary career ends in agony

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KTC, clubs meeting on Aug 15 Dimapur, Aug 13 (NPN): Kohima Town Club (KTC) has convened a meeting on August 15 at 5.00pm at Kohima local ground rostrum. All the clubs president or general secretary and media officers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail The club has also informed all the eight clubs and KTC members to submit the season ticket by August 15.

Meanwhile, round two of the Kohima Football League, 2017 will commence on Monday. In the first match at 1:00 pm, Khriekesa FC will take on Powercomm FC while United 16 FC will lock horns with Nagabazar FC at 3:00 pm.

City Angling Centre open competition held

Russia to create national anti-doping lab

LO N D O N, Au g 1 3 (Agencies): Usain Bolt’s final appearance on the track ended in agony as he pulled up injured running the final leg of the 4x100 metres relay at the World Championships in London.

Bolt, who had to settle for bronze in the individual 100 metres, had been hoping to sign off from the sport by leading Jamaica to a fifth successive relay gold, but they were struggling in third place when he collected the baton. As he tried to gain ground, Bolt pulled up and fell to the floor with what looked like a hamstring injury.

The 60,000 in the stadium who had come to farewell sport’s greatest showman had only a split second to absorb what was happening as up ahead a new chapter was being written.

“It’s a cramp in his

left hamstring, but a lot of the pain is from disappointment from losing the race,” Jamaican team doctor Kevin Jones said.

The US, with individual gold and silver medallists Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman running the second and fourth legs, had been expected to push the Jamaicans all the way but they were always trailing the slick Great Britain team.

The brilliantly executed race by Chijindu Ujah, Adam Gemili, Danny Talbot and Nethaneel MitchellBlake gave Britain gold in 37.47 seconds, breaking an 18-year-old national record, and the world title for the first time.

The US had to settle for silver.

“I wasn’t sure if I had won or not, I gave it my all but I could see Christian Coleman out of the corner

of my eye,” said MitchellBlake.

“The feeling of euphoria was from infinity. I can’t register it. We smashed the British record to pieces.”

Britain’s only other men’s global sprint relay golds came in the 1912 and 2004 Olympics.

It completed a great night for the host nation’s sprinters after their women had earlier taken silver behind the Americans in the sprint relay, their best performance since the first championships in 1983.

The US men took silver in 37.52 but for a nation that used to be totally dominant in the event, it was only their second medal in the last eight global finals after a series of world championship and Olympic disqualifications. Japan took advantage of Jamaica’s travails to take third in 38.04.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved LATE TINURENLA KICHU 14th Aug 2016

A year has passed without you, still we cant believe that you left us.

Our hearts are still in pain and miss you each day. You went so silently, we couldn’t say bye.

Always wish that we could have you back for just a little while.

You will never be forgotten, your memories still in our hearts. You will always be a part of us in each passing day of ours.

We love you and miss you dearly.

"GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" THOSE WE LOVE DON'T GO AWAY THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERYDAY. EVER LOVING Wife, son, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren & relatives K Y M C

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said a statement. It will carry out independent testing of samples of biological materials for doping control and conduct research aimed at preventing and fighting doping in sports.

The Russian government has been actively working on anti-doping regulations since a number of Russian athletes were banned from participating in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games due to doping issues.

Winners of the competition along with Miss Nagaland 2016 Vilokali Zhimomi at city angling centre Dimapur.

D i m a p u r , Au g 1 3 (NPN): City Angling Centre (CAC) held its 1st open competition on Saturday at Bangjak Phom Colony, Dimapur. Around 80 anglers from Nagaland and Assam took part in the competition.

Mar Longkumer with a total catch of 8.100 Kgs

was adjudged as the winner of the competition followed

by Tali Yanger (4.895 kgs) in the second place and Hukato Yepthomi(4.235 kgs) securing the third position . The biggest catch and first catch went to Asangba Jamir and Temjen Imsong respectively.

Winners: 1. Mar Longkumer- 8.100 Kgs

Henriques breaks own race walk world record

LO N D O N, Au g 1 3 (Agencies): Ines Henriques smashed her own world record by more than two minutes to win the inaugural women’s 50 kilometre race walk at the World Championships on Sunday.

The 37-year-old crossed the finishing line at The Mall in 4 hours, 5 minutes and 56 seconds, obliterating her previous best of 4:08:26 which she set in January

after the IAAF ratified conditions for a women’s 50km record.

Henriques dominated the race to win her first major global title, and the first race walking title to go to a Portuguese woman.

Draped in the flag of her country, she was embraced after the finishing line by a member of her team and cheered generously by the crowds lined

up all the way down from Buckingham Palace.

“It is great that the 50km is at the World Championships despite the fact that it is a really hard event,” Henriques told reporters.

Athletes from China completed the podium. Yin Hang claimed silver with an Asian record of 4:08:58, while 20-year-old Yang Shuqing finished third with a personal best of 4:20:49.

2. Tali Yanger- 4.895 kgs 3. Hukato Yepthomi-4.235 kgs 4. Chonbenthung- 4.195 kgs 5. Temsu - 3.115kgs 6.Wati Imsong- 2.965 kgs 7. Arenla- 2.545 kgs 8.Tumbemo Kikon- 1.935 Kgs 9. Kalong- 1.78 kgs 10. Zuben Patton- 1.625

14th DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF SUBRATA SENGUPTA (KANU) (14/09/1951 – 14/08/2003)

Fourteen years have passed since you left us on this day, the 14th of August leaving behind your precious memories. Though you are no more with us physically, your love and good deeds still remains afresh in our hearts.

Love, prayer and fondly remembered by : Wife, daughters, brother, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephew, niece, friends and relatives

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Usain Bolt applauds the crowd after the 4x100m relay.

Mo s c ow, A u g 1 3 (IANS): Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed an order to set up a national anti-doping laboratory as part of the country’s doping control campaign, it was announced on Saturday.

The lab, which will be established at the country’s Lomonosov Moscow State University, will use contemporary methods to provide anti-doping support to Russian national sports teams,

SPORTS EMPORIUM DIMAPUR

10TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY of

The family of the Lt. H. Hokivi Chishi wish to express our deepest appreciation to all those organizations and individuals who have seen us through his brief illness and sudden demise.

Our strength and comfort were derived from the numerous acts of your kindness that you have rendered materially, spiritually, physically, words of condolences and various assistances both seen and unseen by us.

The love and support that we have received from every quarter was immense and it would be equally difficult to thank every organization and individual in this limited space of publication.

We take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to each and every one who came forward to selflessly contribute financially in our time of sorrow.

Your benign gestures are a representation of good and caring friends who were seriously attentive to those in times of trouble. Your contributions are embedded in our hearts and in our records. Though we are unable to mention each and everyone of you individually for fear of inadvertently missing out even a single name, we place our humble prayers before the Almighty God seeking His divine blessings upon each and everyone of you. We convey our special gratitude to Shri Ashito Cappo, Smti Vitoli Chishi and Shri Toniho Zhimo who left aside all their other priorities and gave their best time in our place as a guide throughout the medical treatment at Delhi and Guwahati.

We also wish to thank the following organizations and individuals whose compassion and empathy enveloped us in love, support and encouragement: 1. Blood donors: (a) Individual donors (b) Network of Blood Donors (c) BJYM Dimapur (d) 32 Assam Rifles 2. Hon'ble Governor of Nagaland 3. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Nagaland and his colleagues 4. Hon'ble MP Lok Sabha 5. All ranks and file: Naga National Political Groups 6. Dr. Manav Wadhawan and staff of Fortis Escorts Hospital, Delhi 7. Dr. B.D. Goswami and staff of Dispur Hospital, Guwahati 8. Dr. Bendang, Dr. Imonenla, ICU and other staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 9. Rev. Shitovi Swu, Pastor, Zutovi Village Baptist Church 10. Collective authorities of Zutovi Village 11. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church 12. Collective authorities of Sematilla Colony 13. Aqahuto Area Public Organization and its frontal bodies 14. Sumi Hoho and its frontal organizations 15 Western Sumi Hoho and its frontal organizations 16. DCCI 17. ACAUT 18. BAN 19. Dimapur Motor Sports Club 20. DMC 21. Naga Council 22. DUCCF 23. NMDA 24. YAN 25. DDADU 26. NMBOA 27. Dimapur based non-Naga organizations 28. Concerned Citizens of Nagaland 29. East Dimapur Business Association 30. Chumukedima, Longleng and Mon Chamber of Commerce & Industry 31. Sound, light, beautification committees and volunteers 32. All local and vernacular dailies.

We would like to apologize for not being able to mention the names of all those who stood by us but we assure you that your good deeds are equally valuable to those mentioned above and for which we extend heartfelt appreciation.

We further anticipate your support as we face our tomorrows and we will always feel secure to be surrounded by so many loving colleagues, friends, family and well wishers.

We sincerely thank all those who have smiled with us during our beloved Late H. Hokivi Chishi’s life as well as those who have mourned with us during his demise .

May God keep you all under His loving care. God bless.

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Late Livito Assumi 14th August 2017

Ten years have passed since you left us for your eternal home but the happy days we shared and your sweet memories continues to dwell in us and not a day is passed without you in our thoughts.

Loving parents and loves ones.

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15.03.1949 – 14.08.2016 "All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever" 1 Peter 1:24-25 A year has passed by since you left us but your love and memories has never left us. You will forever be in our hearts and prayers till we meet again in eternity.

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LATE AREMO MERRY

Born : 07.07.1949 – Died : 14.08.2016

It's been a year since you left us to be with the Almighty but we always fondly think and talk about you still. You left us beautiful memories which we will hold forever and missed beyond measure.

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India set for clean sweep after Lankan collapse

India’s Hardik Pandya (back to camera) celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews on Sunday. (AP/PTI)

Pallekele, Aug 13 (PTI): Hardik Pandya smashed his maiden Test century before Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav routed the Sri Lankan middle order, setting India up for a series whitewash on the second day of the third and final match, here.

Pandya’s aggressive batting powered India to 487 all out after starting the day at 329 for six. The memorable knock was also Pandya’s first ever hundred in first class cricket.

Pandya’s knock, which was embellished with seven powerful sixes, punctured whatever hopes Sri Lanka

had to make it a contest after ending the opening day on a high. Kuldeep, who replaced the suspended Ravindra Jadeja in the side, scalped four Lankan batsmen after Mohammed Shami sent back both the openers to help India bundle out the hosts for a paltry 135.

With a massive 352run lead in hand, Virat Kohli had no hesitation in enforcing the follow-on and inflict more misery on a hapless Sri Lanka. There was enough time for India to take another wicket with Upul Tharanga dragging one on to his stumps off paceman Umesh Yadav,

leaving Sri Lanka at 19 for one at end of the day in which 15 wickets fell.

Dimuth Karunaratne (12) and Malinda Pushpakumara (0) were at the crease when the stumps were drawn. The wicket was not a bad one to bat on but listless Sri Lankan batsmen failed to apply themselves.

Dinesh Chandimal (48) and Niroshan Dickwella (29) put on 63 runs for the fifth wicket in the final session of the day.

They attacked the Indian bowling with clear mindset. It helped Lanka cross 100 in the 21st over but their partnership was

broken when Dickwella was stumped off Kuldeep (4/40). It was the start of another collapse for the hosts as two overs later, Dilruwan Perera (0) holed out in the deep off Kuldeep again.

The big wicket came w h e n C h a n d i m a l wa s caught at leg gully off R Ashwin (2/22) in the 32nd over, the ball lobbing up and KL Rahul completing the easy catch. Five balls later, Kuldeep, playing only his second Test, bowled Malinda Pushpakumara (10) and then returned in the 37th over to dismiss Vishwa Fernando (0) in the same manner.

He missed his maiden Test five-wicket haul when Ashwin dismissed Lakshan Sandakan (10) an over later, caught at leg gully. Lanka lost their last six wickets for 34 runs. Ashwin and Mohammed Shami shared the new ball for India in the second innings, and although the Lankan batsmen showed intent to fight, Umesh (1/3) managed to get the breakthrough.

Brief scores: Sri Lanka 135 (Chandimal 48; Kuldeep 4/40) & 19/1 [F/O] (Karunaratne 12*; Umesh 1/3) trail India 487 (Dhawan 119, Pandya 108, Rahul 85; Sandakan 5/132) by 333 runs

Mairaj-Rashmmi pair bags gold at Asian C’ship

ASTANA, Aug 13 (PTI): India finished their campaign at the 7th Asian Shotgun Championship on high as the pair of Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Rashmmi Rathore bagged a gold medal in the skeet mixed team event on the concluding day on Sunday.

The Indian duo eked out a narrow 28-27 win over the Chinese pair of Liu Jiangchi and Gao Jianmei in the gold-medal match.

The host combination of Vladislav Mukhamediyev and Olga Panarina settled the bronze.

In an event billed as test event, Mairaj and Rashmmi qualified for the semi-finals in fifth place out of 10 teams when they shot a combined score of 93.

They scored the same as the silver winning Chinese pair, but came second (4-3) in a shoot-off.

In the semi-final match, the Indians prevailed over the bronzewinning Kazakhstan team 28-27.

India finished the championship with a total of eight medals. Ankur Mittal had earlier won a gold in the men’s double trap and had also helped India bag the team gold in the event. Kynan Chenai won a bronze in the men’s trap and also partnered Shreyasi Singh to claim the trap mixed team bronze.

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Spurs beat ten-man Newcastle 2-0

Dele Alli slides in to volley the ball past Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot and opening the scoring at St James’ Park.

NEWCASTLE, Aug 13 (Agencies): Tottenham capitalized on Jonjo Shelvey’s senseless sendingoff to beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, with Dele Alli and Ben Davies scoring in the final half-hour.

Shelvey trod on the right foot of Alli, who was sitting on the ground, as he tried to resume play after a free kick had been awarded.

The 48th-minute incident took place right in front of the referee, at a time when Newcastle was looking comfortable against one of the favourites for the title.

Tottenham immediately took charge of the match and Alli slid in at the far post to steer in a cross from Christian Eriksen in the 61st minute.

Nine minutes later, Eriksen ran into the area but

was beaten to the ball by Davies, who tucked a closerange finish under goalkeeper Rob Elliot. Harry Kane struck the post in injury time as Newcastle fell apart late on.

Spurs started off slowly but looked assured and dangerous going forward after Shelvey’s game-turning dismissal. Alli opened his scoring account in his first game of the season, building on his career-high 18 goals from last season.

N ewc a s t l e ’s c a u s e wasn’t helped by losing defenders Paul Dummett and Florian Lejeune — the 200th French player to feature in a Premier League game — to injury in the first half.

Premier League (EPL) football season with a 2-0 away victory over newly promoted Brighton & Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium.

After a scoreless first half in which City attacked and the hosts remained resilient in defence, Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for the visitors in the 70th minute on Saturday, Efe news reported.

Kevin De Bruyne won the ball on the halfway line before feeding David Silva who passed to Aguero for Aguero to fire home from eight yards.

The Citizens then padded their lead when BrighLewis Dunk scored an Man City begin EPL ton’s own-goal just five minutes season with 2-0 win later. Dunk headed a FerM a n c h e s t e r C i t y nandinho’s cross into his kicked off their English own net.

Sharapova withdraws from Cincinnati event Unity Mienlong Club lift 27th August Gold Cup 2017

CINCINNATI, Aug 13 (Agencies): Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova withdrew from next week’s WTA tournament in Cincinnati with a left forearm injury.

The move came a week after the former world number one from Russia withdrew from a WTA event in Toronto from the injury she suffered in a second-round match at Stanford, where she withdrew after her openinground victory.

Sharapova, the 2011 Cincinnati champion, arrived Friday and made the decision to withdraw after

Maria Sharapova

consulting with the event medical staff on Saturday.

“I arrived in Cincinnati yesterday eager to play. However, following the doctor’s advice on-site, as a precaution for the US Open, I am unfortunately withdrawing from the tournament with the left forearm injury I sustained in

Stanford,” Sharapova said.

“I want to thank the tournament for the wildcard opportunity and really look forward to competing here next year.”

Sharapova was due to play French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the opening round. Either a qualifier or lucky loser will replace her in the draw.

The injury cast more doubt over Sharapova’s participation at the US Open, which starts in New York on August 28. Due to her low ranking, Sharapova would need a wild card to play in the main draw of the tournament.

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Mon, Aug 13: Unity Mienlong Club (UMC), Monyakshu lifted the 27th August Gold Cup 2017 after defeating Friends Football Club (FFC) of Changlangshu 5-0 in the final at Tobu on August 12.

UMC walked away with a cash prize of Rs.50, 000 along with the trophy, medals and certificate.

UMC has won the trophy for the third consecutive times beating the same opponent, FFC in 2015, 2016 and 2017. FFC received Rs.25,000, medals and

certificate along with the runner-up trophy.

Nambe of UMC was named the best player of the tournament while Mathew of FFC with 7 goals was highest scorer of the tournament. Khole of Elate Club was adjudged as the best goal keeper.

Earlier former candidates Y. Poangba and N. Bongkhao graced the occasion as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively. The trophy is organized annually at Tobu in the month of August to encourage the young and upcoming footballers.

UMC players, team officials and supporters with the trophy. (NP)

Wozniacki sets up Rogers Cup final with Svitolina

Caroline Wozniacki overcame Sloane Stevens to progress to the Rogers Cup final.

Toronto, Auf 13 (Agencies): Ukrainian Elina Svitolina crushed defending champion Simona Halep 6-1 6-1 on Saturday to reach the Rogers Cup final in Toronto where she will face Dane Caroline Wozniacki.

Both Svitolina and Halep were competing on little rest after rain pushed their quarterfinal clashes to Saturday but it was the Romanian who was worse for wear as she dropped her first set of the tournament en route to losing the match in 56 minutes.

Fifth seed Svitolina, who beat Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the quarter-finals, used a strong serve and forehand to control the tempo against Halep.

The Romanian, who beat Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia 6-4 6-2 earlier on Saturday, showed some life in the sixth game of the second set when she fought off a match point and earned her only break but Svitolina quickly shut down any chance of a comeback. “It was a very tough match for me men-

tally because it was the second time I was playing on this court today,” said Svitolina.

Svitolina will go into the final against Wozniacki with plenty of confidence having a 2-0 career record against her.

Wozniacki, riding high after ousting world number one Karolina Pliskova, beat American Sloane Stephens 6-2 6-3 to secure her spot in the final.

The sixth seed carried the momentum from her win over Pliskova into the match with Stephens, who was playing in only her third event after missing 11 months with a foot injury.

Rogers Cup champion in 2010, Wozniacki had an aggressive gameplan from the start, racing out to a 5-1 lead and then overcoming a brief wobble before wrapping up the first set.

She jumped into a 3-1 lead in the second set before allowing Stephens to rally back. But the 27-year-old Dane found her footing and served out the match after a brief rain delay at 5-3 to clinch victory in 80 minutes.

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