April 19, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 132

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Farmers’ budget to declare MSP in advance, says Rahul

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Sporadic violence mars phase 2 LS polls

NEW DELHI, APR 18 (AGENCIES): An IED blast in Chhattisgarh, firing in West Bengal and Manipur, clashes in Karnataka and EVM glitches in Bihar and Tamil Nadu marred polling for 95 seats across 11 states and the Union Territory of Puducherry in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on Thursday.

According to the official figures released by the Election Commission, the second phase of Lok Sabha polls witnessed 67.84 per cent voter turnout. “Barring sporadic incidents of violence, the polling went off peacefully,” Umesh Sinha, senior deputy election commissioner was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. P o l l i n g i n Ta m i l Nadu’s Vellore seat was cancelled on Tuesday after the Election Commission received reports of cash seizure. Similarly, the EC also announced that the polling in Tripura (East) Lok Sabha constituency will take place during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2019, citing law and order situation in the state. Incidents of violence, road blockades, bombings and police firing

NSDMA issues weather updates

DIMAPUR, APR 18 (NPN): Heavy rain along with thunderstorm and gusty winds/lightning is expected at isolated places in Kohima, Peren, Mokokchung, Longleng, Kiphire from April 19-21, 2019.

According to NSDMA, thunderstorm with gusty wind was expected at isolated places in Mon and Tuensang districts on April 21, 2019. NSDMA stated that maximum temperature would see a dip during this time, settling even below 200C over the hilly areas.

NSDMA has requested all DDMAs and other line departments responsible for attending to any emergencies caused by natural calamities to be on alert.

NSDMA has also urged the public to be vigilant during this pre-monsoon period Offices of the Nagaland fromwill lightning, Post remain gusty closedwinds on and 19, thunderstorms.

Public April 2019 on account cautioned not ofhave Goodbeen Friday.

Next issue to shelter under large trees will appear on April 21, and near the river banks to 2019. prevent unnecessary risk to life from lightning and flash flood.

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Police personnel take away a protester after violent clashes at Chopra in Siliguri, Thursday, (PTI)

were recorded in West Bengal and parts of Odisha.

According to reports, a reporter and a cameraperson were allegedly manhandled when they were covering elections in Raiganj constituency, West Bengal. Voters in Uttar Dinajpur district’s Chopra under the Raiganj constituency reportedly put up a road blockade, complaining about the absence of central forces at the polling stations, the sources said. Police fired in the air and lobbed tear gas shells to control a mob, after stones were pelted at them and bombs were hurled by un-

known persons in Chopra, a senior EC official in the district said. At least three persons were detained by police in this connection, he said.

Two people-- a polling officer and a voter died of heart attack during the voting process, news agency PTI reported.

There were reports of EVM damages in Manipur and West Bengal. “A total of 1,000 ballot units, 769 control units 2,766 paper trail machines were replaced,” deputy election commissioner Sudip Jain told news agency PTI. According to

EC figures, the interim voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir was 43.4 per cent-- the lowest during the second phase of elections, and 78 per cent in Puducherry.

Manipur, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu witnessed a voter turnout of above 70 per cent.

Srinagar had witnessed 12.43 per cent voting till 3 pm. In 2014, Srinagar had witnessed the lowest polling percentage of 25.86. As many as 90 polling booths in Srinagar’s downtown area witnessed no voting, though former chief min-

DIMAPUR, APR 18 (NPN): In an oblique reference to withdrawal of nomination by two candidates for the recently held by-election to Aonglenden A/C and the recent merger of two NPP legislators with the NDPP, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) lamented that the politics of corruption and defection has “defaced” the spirit of “Nagaland for Christ”.

In a statement, NPCC president K Therie alleged that the current council of ministers did not feel guilty or ashamed in robbing every department’s development project funds. “We have a leader who believes in engineering defections by offering huge gratification to stick to the chair at all costs, including Christ. He is responsible for the sins and defacing Nagaland for Christ,” he Therie.

He opined that people cannot believe that MLAs and can-

DIMAPUR, APR 18 (NPN): Department of Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) Thursday responded to the concerns raised by the Konyak Village Councils’ Union (KVCU) with regard to compulsory seeding of Aadhaar with ration cards.

In a letter addressed to the KVSU president, the F&CS director Asangla Imti pointed out that the Centre had directed the States to link Aadhaar numbers with the ration card(s). F&CS director also stated that several other directives from the government insisted on requirement of Aadhaar enrolment under National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Further, the director stated that the department has been implementing “End-to-End computisation of TPDS operations” in the state since 2013 as per the Supreme Court order, which directed the States/UTs to link Aadhaar number with beneficiaries’ data in order to detect bogus/ghost ration card(s).

Accordingly, the director said the department has done 100% digitization of the NFSA beneficiaries and launched online allocation of food grains till the FPS in the state followed by launching of Supply Chain Management in Dimapur district.

Asangla Imti pointed out that the ministry has designed the online NIC-CAS (Common Application Software) for compulsory seeding of Aadhaar with the beneficiaries’ data. In response to KVCU’s another concern that coverage of Aadhaar capturing in Mon district was very poor, the F&CS director stated that the department had requested the Commissioner Nagaland to ad(Cont’d on p-7) dress Aadhaar related issues.

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didates have defected without accepting money and risk disqualification and loss of future. He referred to social media where it was being alleged that the MLAs were paid Rs 5 crore each with promise of portfolios.

Stating that defectors were worst as they sell their faithful followers along with their mandate, Therie called them as “mass human traffickers” for the buyer as they have certain voters behind them. He said those who sold themselves have not only finished their personal future, but also sold their soul, spirit and faith. Therie also said the defectors were bereft of moral, principles, ideas and vision in life without any plan for their people as they cannot see the future.

He warned that anyone cooperating and supporting defectors will suffer the same fate before God.

NEW DELHI, APR 18 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at Congress president Rahul Gandhi, saying he is not contesting from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency to Narendra Modi send a message to the South, but he is doing so for “appeasement politics”.

“Congress’ Naamdaar says he is contesting from Wayanad because he wanted to send a message to South. Couldn’t you contest from Trivandrum to give the message? It’s the capital. It’s not a message to South but a message of appeasement politics,” PM Modi said while addressing a public rally in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram.

Modi accused Rahul Gandhi of pretending to side against the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala, while secretly befriending the party in Delhi. The PM alleged Rahul Gandhi is doing so only to secure his place in Parliament.

“Congress president had to come to Wayanad here to secure his place in Parliament. He says he won’t speak a word against CPI(M). Kerala main kushti aur Delhi main dosti, yahi inka khel hai,” PM Modi stated.

“The faith and affection towards the BJP and me has only increased over time.

Today I am here to seek your blessings so that we continue to convert your faith and affection to record development,” PM Narendra Modi said.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying “there’s a clear link between national and livelihood security and the aspirations of youngsters and farmers; Rahul Gandhi PM Modi is missing it completely.”

In interview with The Hindu, Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP has sought to divert the narrative of this election by making national security their key election narrative.

“But this has failed to fire as people will not be fooled: the fact is that the biggest national security issue is unemployment. And the other big livelihood and national security problem for India is the huge rural distress and the state of our farmers,” he added.

Rahul stated that the Congress manifesto has set down a framework to draw India out of the mess that Modi’s policies have created. “Compare it with the BJP manifesto, which doesn’t even talk of jobs or the issues that matter to the people of India,” he stated.

“We have the highest unemployment rate in the last 45 years, but Modi doesn’t have a word to say about it!,” he said.

Reacting to Prime Minister’s speech of a “dumdaar sarkar”, Rahul said: “If you want a dumdaar sarkar, you need to first employ India’s youth and give them opportunities to reshape their future and simultaneously rewrite India’s future.

Only then will India become a powerful country.”

DIMAPUR, APR 18 (NPN): Chakhroma GBs’ Union (CGBU) has expressed concern over, what it said was, non-adherence to specifications at some places in the ongoing four-lane road construction along Purana Bazaar-Chümoukedima stretch.

In a press release, CGBU president, Thepfukedo Kuotsu, and general secretary, Atso Gwizan, urged the responsible contractor to strictly adhere to the specification re-

garding the breadth and quality of the work.

CGBU also appealed to the public to cooperate and support the works in the interest of all. The union pointed out that the National Highway has been existing for many years and the requisite size of a National Highway was known to all. CGBU urged plot owners and property holders to clear their properties for unhindered execution of the ongoing work.

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Descendants of Naga WW-II veterans awarded

This is it!

Temjen Toy and Bob Cook (6th from R) with officials and descendants of the awardees of gallantry award in Kohima on Thursday (NP).

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Kerala mein kushti, Delhi mein dosti: PM, the missing link between national PM questions Rahul’s Wayanad choice security and livelihood security: Rahul

Defectors defaced the spirit of F&CS deptt responds to Adhere to specification: CGBU on 4-lane works Christianity: NPCC president KVCU on Aadhaar seeding

Offices of Nagaland Post will remain closed on April 19, 2019 on the occasion of Good Friday and reopen on April 20, 2019.

“Along with banning them from campaigning, they should also be made to attend class on public speaking.”

isters Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah cast their votes in Sonawar assembly segment.

Polling in Chhattisgarh witnessed violence with an ITBP jawan suffering minor injuries after Naxals triggered an IED blast in Rajnandgaon district.

In Assam, an estimated 46.42 per cent of over 69 lakh electorate exercised their franchise till 1 p.m. in five parliamentary constituencies. According to the official, there were reports of EVM glitches in several booths, but the polling personnel have addressed the issues.

A former prime minister and four union ministers are in the fray in this phase of Lok Sabha polls in which the BJP is looking to defend 27 seats. The Congress, besides seeking to defend 12 of the seats it won in 2014 polls and aiming to improve its performance in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Odisha.

Lok Sabha polls are being held in seven-phases for 543 seats on April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19, and counting will be on May 23.

LS campaign: Modi, Rahul trade barbs

KOHIMA, APR 18 (NPN): As part of the yearlong celebration to commemorate 75th anniversary of the battle of Kohima, gallantry award were restored to descendants of Naga veterans at an event held at Hotel Vivor here on Thursday.

The event was organised by Kohima Education Trust (KET) and Kohima Educational Society (KES).

Speaking on the occasion as a guest of honour, chief secretary Temjen Toy remarked that the battle that was fought in “our land” had changed the history of the Nagas as well as the world forever.

He said the State government had decided to observe the 75th anniversary of the battle by organising various yearlong activities to remember those who took part and lost lives, besides acting as a platform for

reconciliation and look for a better future.

Welcoming the descendants of soldiers who had come from the UK, Toy also paid rich tributes to those who had lost their lives and those involved in the fierce battle and suffered immensely.

He lauded Kohima Educational Trust and Kohima Educational Society for organising the programme in honour of Naga war veterans in a befitting manner.

Addressing the gathering as guest of honour, Curator of Kohima Museum at York (UK), Bob Cook said he was pleased and honoured to be part of the commemoration of 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kohima.

Bob Cook said personnel of Assam and Naga regiments and Naga people had provided key support to British troops and had fought very well together. He said the medal presentation was to ensure that they were not forgotten but remembered.

He said they fought against the Japanese soldiers, who were forced to retreat to Burma (now Myanmar). In his address, KES president Charles Chasie said the task of identifying Naga gallantry award winners and recovery of documents and medals had been an arduous task that began without any proper planning.

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RSZ celebrates 4th Foundation Day DISCUSSES DEMAND FOR TSEMINYU DISTRICT, NH-61 EXPANSION

Members of Rengma Selo Zi with invitees and well-wishers after the organization’s 4th Foundation Day program held in Tsogin on April 14.

DIMAPUR: Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) celebrated its 4th Foundation Day at EAC HQ, Tsogin with representatives from all Rengma villages, on April 17.

A press release from RSZ president, Kenneth Kath stated that Hichulo Semy, founding member

RSZ, spoke about the organization’s motto, “Akazü, Inyi” (My land, my people). A short speech was also delivered by Soyhunlo Khing, president Chogin Range Public Organisation (CRPO).

In the business hour, the organization reiter-

ated its unreserved support extended to the Rengma Hoho and its frontal organization for upgrade of Tseminyu sub division to a district HQ. The RSZ, to achieve the Tseminyu district demand, promised to extend its unflinching support to the lone elected

Sanfort preschool opens in Dimapur

Dr. Kheshito Z. Zhimo and others after the inaugural program of the school on April 15.

DIMAPUR: Sanfort, a UK concept preschool chain was opened on April 15 at first floor Cornerstone Building, in Nagarjan, Dimapur.

A press release from the proprietor of Sanfort school stated that the school was inaugurated by District Civil Hospital, Dimapur medical superintendent Dr. Kheshito Z. Zhimo as

chief guest.

At the inaugural program, a speech on behalf of Sanfort World Schools was delivered by Sanfort head office senior support manager Atul.

A baby show competition was also organized, judged on: the most active kid, most photogenic, best fancy dress, and cutest baby. Gift hampers were

donated by The First Cry Showroom, Dimapur.

The Sanfort curriculum is based on the UK concept of Preschool education and is accredited with the British Association for Early Childhood Education, UK and is a member of Preschool Learning Alliance, UK. Day Care services are also available from Monday to Saturday.

APO mourns demise of Rokonicha

DIMAPUR: Angami Public Organization (APO) has expressed deep sorrow at the untimely demise of one of its leaders Rokonicha Kuotsu. In a condolence message, APO president Dr. Kepelhusie Terhuja and information & publicity secretary, Neithono Sothu recalled late Rokonicha’s many outstanding services towards the Naga people and the Angamis

in particular. APO stated that late Rokonicha also served as APO joint secretary from 1972-74 and later as member of the advisory board from 2013-16. APO expressed grief at the huge vacuum created by his demise. The organization offered its condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God grant eternal rest to the departed soul.

representative of the Rengmas, R. Khing, advisor of AH&VS & WRD to enable all round development under 12 Tseminyu A/C. Rengma youth also took a pledge to strive in unison for “Akazü, Inyi”.

The RSZ president along with youth representatives

INTCWS sets up exam centres for tribal students DIMAPUR: The India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society (INTCWS), with the initiative and collaboration of Dolphin (PG) Institute Dehradun, has established entrance exam centres in Nagaland, for convenience and to facilitate tribal students.

A press release from information secretary, INTCWS, Rachel, stated that this follows an inspection that the society conducted under its education wing, Libra Consultancy, of universities and colleges in various parts of the country from April 2 to 16, as part of its annual activities.

DIMAPUR: The Accountant General (A&E) has informed Drawing and Disbursing Officers under different treasuries that erroneous names and GPF account numbers have been forwarded that do not match the subscribers’ name and account numbers maintained in the Office GPF database. A press release from the senior accounts officer stated that the amount of monthly subscription and arrears are presently kept in unposted items pending receipt of correct account numbers and names. The list of erroneous name and account numbers have been mailed via speed post directly addressed to the DDOs. The corrected names and account numbers may be submitted to the office of Principal Accountant General (A&E) for rectification in the database on or before April 31, 2019. The lists of DDOs who have submitted erroneous names and account numbers can be accessed or viewed vide office website, www.agnagaland. gov.in. The corrected GPF account numbers and names can also be submitted through the A&E office by emailing agaenagaland@cag.gov.in.

Dr. Hokheto Chophi, administration and staff of Withee Bible College and graduating students after the WBC 15th graduation exercise held on April 17.

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Fifteen students were conferred Bachelors in Theology degrees, six students conferred Masters of Divinity degrees and three students received certificates in basic Music. The college also presented awards to deserving students.

The Academic Resilience Award was bagged

by Khumjila K, of B. Th and Pikatoli L. Zhimo, of M. Div. The best Disci-

pline Award was bagged

by Rabemo Ovung. The Best Preaching Award was bagged by Mughaka Sumi of B.Th and Pikatoli L. Zhimo of M.Div. The best Chapel Attendance Award was bagged by Rabemo Ovung, Khumjila L, Y. Chaiying Konyak, Monglong Konyak, and Jepitoli Sumi. The best Devotion Attendance Award was bagged by Rabemo Ovung, Khumjila L, Y.

The main objective of the visit was to create awareness among students and parents regarding various admission processes of various colleges, universities and agencies that target students for the sole purpose of admission without genuine concern for, or interest in, student careers.

The INTCWS inspected 401 institutions in India that are recognized by competent authorities.

The press release added that interested students and parents can reach out to the INTCWS office at Notun Bosti, Dimapur and D. Block, Kohima for details or contact 9612160086.

Accountant General informs

WBC holds 15th graduation exercise

DIMAPUR: Withee Bible College (WBC) held its 15th graduation exercise at Kim Jin Won chapel hall, WBC on April 17.

A press release from WBC media cell stated that the graduation address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophi, pastor, Kohima Sumi Baptist Church. The speaker encouraged the graduates to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ, be like Jesus and to fish for men,

of Rengma villages also appealed to the government of Nagaland to consider and fulfil their demand for a Rengma Tseminyu district. RSZ also appealed to all designated government officers and staff to be present at their posting places, especially to re-strengthen the EAC Tsogin office’s functioning.

The RSZ also resolved to continue supporting the construction company undertaking the NH-61 expansion, for speedy completion of work.

It however cautioned that it shall ensure that the work execution meets specifications of the MORTH. The organization stated that it will not tolerate or compromise with any sub standard work.

The function was attended by various seniors, village leaders and Church leaders from Tsogin range.

Earlier pastor, John Tep, Logwesonyu Baptist Church invoked God’s blessings.

Chaiying Konyak, and Jepitoli Sumi.

The commissioning prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi, founder, and principal in the service led by Yekatoli Chishi, lecturer. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Dr. Hukashe Zhimomi, executive secretary, Nagaland Police Church Association, president NBCC and board chairman Withee Bible College.

Bhandari departmental coordination meet DIMAPUR: The monthly departmental coordination meeting of Bhandari subdivision was held at the Additional Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall on April 17.

DIPR, in a report stated that in the meeting, the forthcoming Naga Students Federation (NSF) conference scheduled to be held in the month of May in Bhandari Town was deliberated at length and the house resolved to render all logistical support.

The ADC also reminded the Police department of Bhandari to make appropriate arrangements for security and traffic movement during the NSF conference.

After thorough discussions, the members also resolved to initiate beautification of their respective department offices by the end of April. The chairman also reported that works for the proposed construction of a Traffic Island in Bhandari town will commence immediately.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

news in Brief PHH rice distribution for Purana Bazar: PHH cardholders under Purana Bazar are being hereby informed that rice allocation for the month of April will be distributed on April 20. All beneficiaries have been requested to collect their quotas from the council hall. For further information one may contact, Y. Achumi convenor at 8413979950.

Laparoscopic Surgical and Gynaecological Workshop & CME in Zunheboto: The Indian Medical Council, Nagaland Chapter (NC) will be conducting a Live Laparoscopic Surgical and Gynaecological Workshop & CME at Hezukhu Memorial Hospital (HMH) and Rochill Hospital (RH), Zunheboto from April 25 to 27. The program on

April 25 will start at 4 pm and on 26 and 27, 8 am onwards. The Nagaland Medical Council (NMC) has allotted four credit points to all delegates and one extra point to faculty members. All IMA members have been requested to attend the workshop. For further information, one may contact Dr. Kezevituo Keditsu at 9436001870.

DC Peren informs DDMA members: The District Disasters Management Authority (DDMA) Peren quarterly meeting will be conducted on April 23 at the DC’s Conference Hall at 12 pm to review pre-monsoon preparedness of the district. All concerned department officers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR)

Easter Sunday Greetings

State BJP president greets party workers on Easter: BJP state president, Temjen Imna Along, has conveyed Easter greetings to all members of its party and requested all state office bearers, all state morchas (excluding minority morcha), all district office bearers and all mandal office bearers to organize Good Friday fasting prayer programs in their own respective Churches.

Temjen Imna has appealed to all members to also pray for peace, harmony, and prosperity of the nation, the PDA

government, legislators and all political workers in the State for good governance, good leadership and tranquillity in society.

NIIT Dimapur Centre greets: NIIT Dimapur Center Team Royal Tigers has also extended greetings to all citizens of Nagaland for Easter & Hanuman Jayanti which will also be celebrated on April 19. It added that classes will remain suspended from April 19 to 20 in view of Good Friday and Easter Sunday and will resume on April 22.

ICFAI students visit DGC library

DIMAPUR: Department of Library and Information Science (LIS), ICFAI University Nagaland organized a one-day library field study trip to Dimapur Government College (DGC) library to learn about the library’s automation system, on April 15.

A press release from ICFAI University Dimapur stated that fourth semester students of BA (Hons) Library & Information Science along with one faculty were introduced to Soul Integrated Library Management Software, developed by Inflibnet Centre of UGC. A training session was conducted by librarian, Neiketu Siam and technical & library assistant, Ashis,

ICFAI University Students with Neiketu Siam and Ashis during the students’ visit to Dimapur Government College’s library on April 15.

on various modules of software, automation of the library operation, barcode software, data backup for data preservation, hard-

ware/software requirements for automating the library and networking for the client-server environment.

Ex-servicemen rally in Kohima, Meluri

DIMAPUR: Kohima Battalion and Phek Battalion of Assam Rifles organised ExServicemen (ESM) rallies in Kohima and Meluri on April 15 with an aim to provide a platform for interaction and to resolve any issues faced by veterans.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) grievances from ex-servicemen regarding their pension and allowances were

noted and assurances given for early redressal. Information on pension, health care, re-employment and the upcoming Combined ESM Rally for Army and Assam Rifles on April 30 was shared. In Kohima, 48 ESM with dependents and 13 GBs from surrounding villages attended, while at Meluri 24 ESM and 13 Veer Naris attended.

Mon Battalion of Assam Rifles installed a Solar Street Light at Chui Village and handed it over to the residents on April 16. The Battalion also organized a Friendly Football Match in Naginimora with an aim to encourage the youth to proactively engage in outdoor activities for overall growth. (HQ IGAR-North)

Sainik Schools Society Inspecting Officer visits Sainik School Punglwa

Commodore G Rambabu in a meeting with administration and staff at Sainik School Punglwa during his visit from April 15 to 17.

DIMAPUR: Inspecting Officer (IO), Sainik Schools Society (SSS), Defence Ministry of India, Commodore G Rambabu, came on a two-day visit to Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) from April 15 to 17.

During his visit, he inspected all possible aspects of the school involving its

performance in academics, administration and infrastructure development.

A press release from SSP stated that the IO was received by group captain, Sharad R Keskar.

He was presented a guard of honour by the senior division NCC cadets of the school. The

officer was briefed by the principal about the school’s functioning and its various activities.

He interacted with all the staff, received their views and briefed them about the expectations the Sainik Schools Society (SSS), MoD expects from the school.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

Fire Service Week observed across Nagaland

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Participants try to douse a fire during the fire awareness Fire service personnel who organized and conducted the fire The fire awareness training program in progress at Phek Fire department personnel and participants of the fire training conducted in Kohima on Thursday. (NP) awareness training in Jalukie. (DIPR) Town Council Hall. (DIPR) awareness training program conducted in Wokha. (DIPR)

KOHIMA/Dimapur, APR 18 (NPN): The Fire Service Week is observed nation-wide from April 14 to 20 in remembrance of the lives lost in the devastating fire that erupted and the explosions that followed on April 14, 1944 at the Victoria Dock in Bombay Port and also to prevent fire in all industries. As many as 66 fire fighters lost their lives in the April 14, 1944 incident.

Kohima: Along with the rest of the country, the department of Fire & Emergency Services Kohima marked the National Fire Service Week with a fire awareness training program conducted at Kohima

local ground on April 18.

At the program in Kohima, Sub Inspector (SI) Chumbemo Patton, in his introduction speech said that the Fire Service Week’s first day is observed as a Martyrs’ Day to pay homage to the brave firemen who lost their lives in the line of duty.

He also said that the day is set aside for mass awareness campaigns on fire hazard and safety measures by conducting public education programs through various methods such as fire safety, evacuation drills, demonstrations and mock drills.

Speaking about fire awareness, Chumbemo said

the public should not panic during fire incidents, but inform fire services immediately. He also cautioned against misusing fire services telephone numbers because it is a punishable offence.

During the training & awareness program, a team from the department of Fire and Emergency Services trained participants on things related to fire incidents, safety and control measures. Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) Menose Zashumo briefly explained how to use fire extinguishers, and the difference between CO2 and power chemical extinguishers. He also demonstrated their use. ASI, Tejangol

Sophie spoke on first aid and rescue techniques, ASI Hairam spoke on ropes and lines, and ASI Sevi Kera on ladders. The topics discussed were all demonstrated live by the Fire service personnel.

(Correspondent) Jalukie: Nagaland Fire & Emergency Service Peren conducted a Fire Awareness Training program under the theme “Fire Prevention is better than Fire Fighting” on April 18, at Traffic Point, Jalukie Town. According to DIPR, the training marked the National Fire Service Week celebrations.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by SL Kezhalelhou

Sachu, 2nd OC FS Peren.

In his welcome address, he appealed to the public to take note of the demonstrations shown on fire safety measures, LPG care maintenance and safety, rescue techniques, bandages, and use and operation of fire extinguisher. The training was attended by staff of various government departments and members of the public from in and around Jalukie Town. A vote of thanks was said by SI Kezhalelhou Sachu.

Phek: Fire Service Week was observed at Phek Town Council Hall under the theme “Fire Prevention is better than Fire Fighting”. The function was

chaired by EAC Phek Sadar where he called upon the gathering to learn how to deal with fires. A welcome address was delivered by Imliakum Sanglir, EAC Phek.

OC Fire & Emergency Phek, Sheiya Konyak, in a brief address, cautioned the public to be careful of electric circuits because fires are mostly caused by malfunctioning electric circuits. He also requested the people to install portable extinguishers in their homes and workplaces.

Wokha: The department of Fire & Emergency Services, Wokha marked the event at public ground, Wokha.

EAC, Wokha Riku Khutso, addressing the people gathered, opined that in the context of Naga society, fire safety education and awareness is poor. He urged the department to take the day as an opportunity to take fire service to the people and generate awareness and a relationship with the general public.

He also stated that the

public should be educated to take precautionary measures to prevent harmful fire accidents and also be educated on survival skills necessary for fire accidents.

He further dwelt on some basic fire safety measures for the lay public.

Later, rescue techniques and use of fire extinguishers was demonstrated by the personnel of Fire & Emergency Services.

Medical department Longleng conducts various activities

Medical staff from District Hospital Longleng and Chief Medical Office after being vaccinated against Hepatitis-B on April 14.

DIMAPUR: A one-day district level sensitization training on facility and community based Maternal Child Death Surveillance Review (MCDSR) was held at the CMO’s Conference Hall in Longleng on April 2.

A press release from district media officer Longleng, Roseline stated that medical superintendent

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and CMO in-charge, Dr. Toshirenla in her keynote address welcomed all doctors from the PHC’s and District Hospital for coming to attend the training.

She encouraged them to put into practice what they learn in the training. She also appealed to the MOs to mobilize, and guide, frontline workers and encourage them to send death reports

as well.

The training discussed maternal deaths and its common causes, guidelines regarding reporting maternal deaths and how to mobilize grassroot level workers for effective and accurate reporting, implementation and monitoring steps to prevent similar deaths in the future etc. The training of trainers was led by junior

specialist District Hospital, Dr. Wannau and DPO (RCH/UIP), Dr. Imnameren Phom.

Dr. Imnameren Phom spoke on the state MDR&CDR statue/update, introduction of MCDSR, community based MCDSR, classification of maternal death. Dr. Wannau Phom spoke on facility based MCDSR and analysis of maternal deaths.

He also spoke on rules, regulations and guidelines of the district MCDSR committee which was later followed by a group discussion.

A vote of thanks was delivered by DPO (RCH/UIP), Dr. Imnameren Phom. The training was attended by Dr. Toshirenla, Dr. Wannau, Dr. Imnameren Phom, MOs from three Primary Health Centres, gynaecologist District Hospital, Dr. Dennis Phom, senior medical officer, Dr. Satuo, nurse in-charge District Hospital, Ajong, BPM and staff from CMO office.

The District Hospital and Chief Medical Office also observed Swaachta Pakhwada on April 13 by organizing a mass social work at the office premises to create awareness about the importance of cleanliness at the workplace.

The team was led

by Dr. Toshirenla and deputy CMO, Dr. Thungbemo Patton. All staffs from District Hospital and Chief Medical Office took part in the mass social work.

Similarly, a free Hepatitis-B vaccination of health workers was also introduced on April 14, where all staffs from both the District Hospital and

Chief Medical Office were vaccinated. In a short program that was organized prior to vaccinating the staffs, SMO District Hospital, Dr. Temsusashi, in his short speech gave a brief introduction to the Hepatitis B vaccine. He spoke on the importance of the vaccine, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment etc.

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Q: Is the state govt doing anything to check extortion by over half a dozen groups in Nagaland?

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WEATHER FORECAST April 19

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Itanagar

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Shillong

Hazy sunshine; a thunderstorm 24 14

Kohima

A p.m. t-storm in the area

26 13

Dimapur

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34 19

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Tuensang Hazy sunshine

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Dr. I. Amenla along with the resource persons and trainees after the training program on revised ATMA Guidelines, held from April 16 to 18.

DIMAPUR: State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) organised a threeday “Sensitization/refreshers course on revised ATMA Guidelines, 2018 Phase-I” training program for ATMA functionaries at SAMETI, Medziphema from April 16 to 18.

A press release from director SAMETI, Medziphema, stated that resource persons for the training were Dr. I. Amenla, director SAMETI & principal IETC; Alem Jamir, A.I. SNO cell, directorate of Agriculture; Tiajungla Longchar, and

Vikaho Chophi deputy project directors, SAMETI. A field trip to a pineapple farm school in Molvum village under Medziphema block was also organized where the team interacted with the farm school teacher, Veikhochong and discussed operation and record maintenance of the farm school.

The valedictory function was chaired by Tiajungla Longchar, DPD SAMETI, while feedback on the training was given by Tokato Zhimomi, DPD Zunheboto, Kekosenuo Solo, BTM Kiphire and Dr. Bendangmenla Tzudir, AI, IETC.

In her valedictory address, Dr. I. Amenla Jamir encouraged the participants to evolve with the changing agricultural scenario by updating themselves on the latest research and development taking place around the world. She also asked the trainees to work for the farming community passionately to bring about desirable changes in their socio-economic statuses. The training program concluded with distribution of certificates to the participants by Dr Alem Jamir. A vote of thanks was proposed by Vikaho Chophi, DPD SAMETI. K Y M C

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Violence disrupts poll process in Manipur Over 73% turnout in Assam in phase II

A polling station ransacked by a mob in Imphal East district on Thursday. (NP)

Six of the injured people were rushed to a local primary health centre for medical treatment.

The reason behind the skirmish between the agents was not clear as yet, the CEO said.

Sources in the election office said that re-polling was likely in the two booths of East Imphal district.

Polling officials deputed at very polling station alleged that the violence erupted after they

prohibited proxy voting.

Violent incidents were also reported at some polling stations in Andro (home constituency of state forest minister Th Shyamkumar), Thongju (home constituency of works minister Th Biswajit) and Heingang (home constituency of chief minister N Biren) Assembly segments.

At least three people including a former pradhan sustained injuries following a fight between workers of

Dr. Heptulla cast vote

Manipur governor Dr Najma Heptulla, who is the first Governor in the country to have her name included in the voters’ list of the state, Thursday, exercised her franchise in Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency for the 17th Lok Sabha polls on Thursday.

She casted her vote at a polling station opened in Imphal’s TG Hr Secondary School. Talking to media persons, after casting her vote, Dr. Heptulla said that election should be voted freely without any fear. She encouraged all to exercise their adult franchise saying that “it is a contribution of a citizen in nation’s building and formation of responsible government.”

“Your vote is your voice and is a right. Don’t forget to vote today,” she added and appealed all to vote in record numbers.

Dr Heptulla was earlier enrolled in New Delhi but shifted her voting constituency to Imphal, Manipur, her present place of residence.

She has enrolled in the Sagolband Assembly Constituency of Imphal West district.

EC to file FIRs against poll Sonowal attacks Cong at Dudhnoi poll rally officials over lapses in Tripura

CONDEMNATION Kongan Union Dimapur has strongly condemned the assault on 13 Years Old Minor Girl by a Government Servant and his Wife on 12th April 2019 at Kohima.

The Union also urge the law enforcing authorities to punish the culprit and deliver justice to the victim as per the law.

1. Bids are invited only from under mentioned section of people for running of following regimental shops at Chakabama Military Station :(a) War widows/Widows of Defense personnel killed while on duty. (b) Disabled Soldier. (c) Ex-Servicemen. (d) Spouse/widows of ex-servicemen.

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Contact No : No. 7738499673 & 7627986072 Email ID : chak.stnhq@gov.in DC-552

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It is our prayer that our Almighty God continue to bless you in your future endeavour.

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Case No. MATRIMONIAL 01/19 PETITIONER Smti. Thungchanpeni Kikon RESPONDENT Shri. Neil Deboo Mandal To, Shri. Neil Deboo Mandal R/o Beverly Park, Mira Bhayander Rd Daffodil Co. Op HSG. SOC. LTD 1-B, H/NO. 203, East Mumbai - 401107, Maharashtra.

Whereas a case has been instituted against you u/s 24 Special Marriage Act, 1954 for nullity of marriage.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleased duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the case on 13th May 2019 at 10:20 AM without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the case will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this 18th day of April 2019.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2914

Respected AAUD and Aghunato people in general please accept my apology for my mistake in regard to calling the people of Aghunato as selfish and idiots through my comment in social media. I am very sorry to create such awkward and embarrassing situation. I have learned alternative approaches. I also learned that I misjudged your goodness. I assure that I will never repeat this, requesting the authority to please accept my apology and forgive me.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR REGIMENTAL SHOPS AT CHAKABAMA MIL STATION

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from the centres yet,” the CEO said. Sahu termed reports of votes going to only one particular party despite the voters pressing different buttons as “fake”.

Brisk polling was reported since the beginning at 7 am with women and first time voters queueing up at the the booths even before the exercise began.

The 84 model polling stations wore a festive look with balloons and flowers used to decorate them and the voters were welcomed by volunteers wearing traditional dresses. Arrangements for drinking water, baby feeding rooms and resting place for the elderly were made in them.

IN THE COURT OF Y. LONGKUMER PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER - V RULE 1, 5, 20)

CLARIFICATION

The Office of the Pochury Women Hoho Dimapur District has expressed gratitude to the Dimapur Women Police for rescuing three minor girls on the night of 15th April 2019.

As circulated in the social media by various individuals that they were arrested by police, the Union would like to clarify that they were actually rescued and handed over to the guardian/parents in the presence of PWHD Officials.

The Pochury Women Hoho Office also condemns the irresponsible use of the social media of posting false content and pictures of the victims and appeals all individuals to make better use of social media platform in the future. This clarification is issued to protect the rights of all individuals concerned.

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Kolkata, Apr 18 (PTI): Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Devraj Anbu visited Trishakti Corps and forward areas of Sikkim bordering China, a Defence official said. The Vice Chief was briefed by Lt Gen C P Mohanty, GOC Trishakti Corps, at its Hqs at Sukna in North Bengal on the operational preparedness and prevailing situation on the border. Lt Gen Anbu also visited to East Sikkim to visit key forward posts, where he interacted with the troops.

seat Vikas Singh (also District Magistrate and Collector of the Dhalai District) has served a notice to BJP candidate Rebati Tripura for breaching the spending limit.

As per the EC guideline, a Lok Sabha candidate in the Northeastern states is allowed to spend Rs 70 lakh for campaign and other electoral purposes.

Alleging large-scale malpractices, the Congress on Thursday again demanded fresh election to the Tripura West constituency, while the CPI-M demanded repolling in 774 of the 1,679 polling stations. Tripura Congress Vice-President Tapas Dey said the AICC would raise the fresh polling issue with the EC. The Congress and the CPI-M leaders on Thursday reiterated that election to the Tripura West seat was “farcical” and was rigged by the BJP and its hooligans as the central and state forces were kept away.

named ‘Vijay Sankalp’.

Trumpeting his government’s achievements, the BJP leader said that during the last two-and-a-half years, “all the four constituencies in Goalpara district have seen huge development vis-à-vis construction of roads and removing communication bottlenecks”.

Tankeswar Rabha, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council and Dipak Rabha, local MLA, also spoke on the occasion and made a fervent plea to the gathering to vote for the saffron party. Tankeswar Rabha opined that when the Congress was in power in Assam for 15 long years, “there was uncertainty all around”.

polling station number 165 at Dhemaji Town High School (EW), where voting took place in the first phase on August 11, due to nonerasing of the mock poll data and 69.

Sahu said there were reports of malfunctioning of EVMs during the poll from some booths and those machines were been replaced.

“As per the initial reports, around 120 VVPATS were replaced, while 20 units of control and ballot units were changed during the main polling. Some more machines were changed at the time of mock polling. These figures may go up slightly as we have not received the final numbers

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places.” The police have been asked to arrest people involved in offences during the polling. They were being identified by studying webcasting, CCTV footage, official documents and complaints of the political parties, the official said.

On the possible re-polling, Mahatme said: “We have sent our reports and recommendations to the EC after studying reports of central observers, police observers, district magistrates and facts & evidences of the webcasting of polling.”

M e a n w h i l e, C E O Sriram Taranikanti, summoned by the EC, left on Thursday for New Delhi.

Tripura has two Lok Sabha constituencies. Polling in the Tripura West seat was held on April 11 and the EC has deferred the voting in the Tripura East constituency from April 18 to April 23, citing “unconducive security situation”. In another development, Returning Officer to the Tripura East

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Agartala, Apr 18 (IANS): The Election Commission (EC) will file FIRs against presiding officers and political activists who indulged in malpractices during the first phase of polling in Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency on April 11, according to officials on Thursday.

“Following the instructions of the EC, I have asked all the 19 Assistant Returning Officers to file FIRs with the police against those presiding officers, polling officials, polling agents and political activists who indulged in unlawful activities and disturbed the election process,” Returning Officer to the Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency Sandeep Mahatme told IANS. Mahatme, also the District Magistrate and Collector of West Tripura District, said, “At the moment we are unable to tell the exact number of people against whom FIRs are being registered as the process is on in several

GOALPARA, Apr 18 (Agencies): Assam chief minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal has termed the Congress as almost a “spent force”.

Addressing a poll rally at Dudhnoi in Goalpara district of Assam, Sonowal lambasted the Congress for its “misrule”.

“The Congress has ruled the country for over 60 years. But, instead of ushering in development, the Grand Old Party of India has only indulged in corruption. This is the reason why the people no longer respect the party leadership and it is almost like a spent force,” the CM remarked.

Sonowal was in Dudhnoi to drum up support for Gauhati Lok Sabha seat BJP candidate Queen Oja. The poll rally was

Voters stand in a long queue at a polling station to cast their votes at Diphu in Karbi Anglong district, Thursday. (PTI)

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IMPHAL, Apr 18: Voting was stalled in two polling booths of Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday after violence broke out over alleged proxy voting and dispute among the election agents, an official said.

At least dozen people including two polling officials sustained injuries in a clash between supporters of two rival parties.

According to sources in the election office, an estimated 75.69 per cent turnout was recorded.

Security personnel also opened fire in the air after a mob ransacked a polling station at Kiyamgei Muslim Leikai in Imphal East district.

In one of the booths at Kiyamgei Muslim Makha locality in Imphal East district, unidentified men stormed into a polling station around 11.30 am and broke EVMs and VVPATs, claiming that “proxy voting” was being carried out in the station, Chief Electoral Officer PK Singh told PTI.

BJP and Congress at one of the six polling stations where malpractices were alleged.

Media persons covering the incidents were also threatened allegedly by BJP workers at some places.

Except these violent incidents and tension over alleged malpractices, the voting in other polling stations across was conducted peacefully.

However, delay in the commencement of the voting due to EVM and VVPAT glitches was reported at some polling stations, resulting to the extension of the polling hours.

The polling started at 7 am and was to conclude at 4 pm. However, at many polling stations, the voting went on till 6 pm.

As per a report from the state CEO office, the overall voter turnout was 75.69% at 6 pm. The final overall voter turnout percentage will be known only the presiding officers of each polling station submitted detail reports at their respective DEOs, officials of the state CEO said.

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Guwahati, Apr 18 (PTI): Over 73 per cent of the 6910592 voters were cast in five Assam Lok Sabha constituencies Thursday during the second phase of polling, an election department communique said.

The communique said that 73.32 per cent votes were polled across 8,992 booths in Karimganj(SC), Silchar, Autonomous Districts(ST), Nowgong and Mangaldoi constituencies to decide the fate of 50 candidates.

“This is the initial voting percentage at 5 pm.

It will increase further as people are still in the queue at the polling booths,” state chief electoral officer Mukesh Chandra Sahu told PTI. All those who had queued at the booths before 5 pm will be allowed to cast their votes, he said.

Nowgong recorded the highest polling of 75.71 per cent at 5 pm, followed by Mangaldoi and Silchar with 75.07 per cent and 71.79 per cent respectively. In Karimganj the figure was 71.41 per cent and Autonomous District witnessed the lowest voting at 69.51 per cent, the election office said.

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Activist asks court, EC to bar Sadhvi

Mumbai/New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI): A Malegaon blast victim’s father and a political activist Thursday moved the special NIA court and the Election Commission respectively seeking barring of prime accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur from contesting the Lok Sabha polls, a day after the BJP fielded her from Bhopal.

The BJP, meanwhile, said it will contest the polls in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh as a fight against the alleged “conspiracy” by the Congress to defame Hindu religion by linking it to terrorism.

The application before the National Investigation Agency(NIA) court in Mumbai was filed by Nisar Sayeed, who lost his son in the blast in 2008.

Special judge V S Padalkar sought replies from both the NIA and Thakur and posted the matter for Monday. The applicant pleaded that Thakur, who is out on bail, be asked to attend court proceedings in Mumbai and be barred from contesting the election as the trial is in progress.

Thakur has spent nine years in jail and is out on bail since 2017 on health grounds.

If Thakur was “healthy

Pragya Singh Thakur (File) enough to fight elections in the crippling summer heat”, then she has misled the court, Sayeed alleged.

A petition seeking cancellation of her bail is pending before the Supreme Court, the applicant said.

Six people were killed and over 100 injured in a bomb blast at Malegaon, a communally-sensitive textile town in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

The Maharashtra AntiTerrorism Squad(ATS) arrested Thakur and others in the case, alleging they were part of a Hindu extremist group which carried out the blast.

The NIA later gave Thakur a clean chit, but the court did not discharge her. It dropped charges against her under the stringent Maharashtra Control

of Organised Crime Act, but she is still facing trial under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Indian Penal Code sections.

In a letter to the Election Commission, Poonawalla said the Maharashtra AntiTerrorism Squad (ATS) had found Thakur to be the “principal conspirator” in the Malegaon blast.

Her name has also cropped up in the Ajmer Dargah blast case, he said.

“I would humbly request the Election Commission of India to take further necessary steps to uphold the Model Code of Conduct 2019 and take appropriate action against Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and debar her from contesting elections,” the letter said.

He said in his letter that “a candidate accused

105-year-old votes in Maharashtra

pati Kamble on Thursday reached a polling station to cast her vote in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

Seated on a wheelchair, Kabaibai was accompanied by her grown up children and other fourth-generation relatives to the polling station in Harangul New Colony in Latur.

105-year-old Kabaibai Ganpati Kamble casts her vote.

She was cheered by LATUR (MAHARASH- Heads turned when 105- other voters who clapped TRA), APR 18 (IANS): year-old Kabaibai Gan- for her.

with terror links must not be permitted to contest elections.”

She also stands accused of “murder, attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, and of promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion”, said Poonawalla, who is known for his proximity with the Congress.

However, as per the law, any citizen above 25 years of age is eligible to contest polls unless convicted for any crime that entails punishment for two years or more.

Calling Thakur an innocent person, BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao said she was tortured and asked opposition parties what problem they had if the BJP has fielded her as its candidate.

“We are contesting this election in Bhopal as a fight against the Congress conspiracy to insult Hindu religion by linking it to terrorism. Digvijay Singh was the face of this conspiracy,” Rao told reporters in Delhi.

Singh is the Congress candidate from the seat.

Rao alleged that Congress president Rahul Gandhi had “masterminded” this conspiracy, claiming that it was meant to appease a minority community.

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Maharashtra voter smashes EVM AKOLA (MAHARASHTRA), APR 18 (IANS): A voter on Thursday smashed the electronic voting machine (EVM) while casting his vote in Akola Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.

The incident occurred at around 1 p.m. at the Balapur polling station no. 29 where polling was underway for the second phase of elections in 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state, said an Election Commission official.

The voter, Shrikrishna Ghyare, was taken into custody. The motive behind the action was not immediately known, police said.

On the fate of the votes already cast, the EC official explained that the Ghyare had only broken the ballotting unit (BU).

The control unit (CU) or the VVPAT which were stationed a feet away with the election officials were safe.

“We have the complete record of the votes cast earlier in that EVM. There is no problem on that count,” an EC official explained.

The authorities arranged for an alternative BU which was attached to the existing CU and VVPAT, and the voting was resumed shortly thereafter.

‘People will vote for Modi again’ S HI M LA , APR 1 8 ( IA N S ) : H i m a c h a l Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said people have made up their mind that once again the reins of the nation should be handed over to Prime Minister Narendra Modi..

Thakur said in a statement that in five years, there has been remarkable development in the country.

“Efforts in the social and economic upliftment

has not only created a new India but the country’s prestige has also increased all over the world,” he said.

Developmental and welfare schemes started during the last five years by the Central government have benefited every section of society, the Chief Minister added.

Joint team of Delhi Police and IB interrogates man who flung shoes at BJP leaders

Cong questions EC on suspension of officer checking Modi’s chopper NEW DELHI, APR 18 (IANS): Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ahmed Patel on Thursday asked the Election Commission (EC) why did it suspend a General Observer for allegedly checking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter in Odisha’s Sambalpur on Tuesday.

“There have been instances where during polls the EC was allowed to check convoys of both current and former Congress Presidents. The Special Protection Group (SPG) protectees can’t be frisked personally.

“Why suspend an officer for checking PM’s chopper? What message is being sent? Law is special for some,” Patel tweeted.

“The question is simple. If SPG protectees of the Congress party can be subjected to inspection, why

PM Modi in Sambalpur on Tuesday.

is the same not applicable to the BJP,” he asked.

The EC on Wednesday suspended General Observer Mohammed Mohsin for allegedly checking Modi’s helicopter in Odisha’s Sambalpur on Tuesday.

The poll panel said that Mohsin had acted contrary to the instructions of the EC concerning the SPG pro-

tectees. A Karnataka cadre officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Mohsin was deputed as a General Observer working under the supervision of the poll panel in Odisha.

Modi had visited Odisha on Tuesday where he addressed two election rallies in Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar.

Farmers’ budget to declare MSP in advance, says Rahul VANTHLI (GUJ), APR 18 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Thursday that Minimum Support Prices (MSP) would also be announced in the separate farmers’ budget which his party’s manifesto has promised.

Addressing a campaign rally at Vanthli in Junagadh district, he also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of applying different rules to the rich and the poor.

“If the Congress comes to power, the country will have two budgets. One will be national budget and another farmers’ budget.

“In the farmers’ budget we will announce MSP for various crops in advance so that farmers know what they will get. We will (also) announce the amount of insur-

Rahul Gandhi (File) ance (premium) payable (by farmers) and what the would farmers get,” he said.

The Modi government was ready to waive loans of rich industrialists but not those of farmers, he said.

“We will not allow

formation of two Indias. If we have one flag, then we should have one nation. If Ambani gets justice, farmers should also get justice,” Gandhi said.

If big industrialists defaulted on repayment of loan, they are not jailed, but if a poor farmer is unable to pay an instalment, he is put behind bars, the Congress chief said.

Gandhi also claimed that his party’s ambitious `Nyay’ minimum income guarantee scheme under which poor families will get Rs 72,000 per year will not harm the economy, but instead help it grow.

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NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION KOHIMA

No. NPSC/ADVT-04(Vol-1)

Dated Kohima, the 17th April, 2019

With reference to the Nagaland Public Service Commission’s Advertisement No. NPSC-5/2018 dated 20/12/2018, the following addendum shall be made as mentioned below : Item No. 2 (a) : The number of posts of SDO (Civil Engineering) (Class –I Gazetted) under Public Works Department has been increased from 7(seven) to 13(thirteen) posts.

(1 (one) post each reserved for BT Sangtam, Pochury, Yimchunger & Zeliang) Item No. 2 (b) : The number of posts of Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering) (Class-II Gazetted) under Public Works Department has been increased from 1(one) to 9(nine) posts. ( 1 (one) post each reserved for BT Konyak & Phom) • Application forms can be downloaded & submitted for Item No. 2 (a) & 2 (b) only with effect from 18-04-2019.

• The last date for submission of application forms is 26-04-2019.

• Candidate(s) who have already applied for the posts need not reapply.

• Candidates can access the Commission’s website at www.npsc.co.in for further information regarding the advertisement.

• Other terms and conditions of the advertisement remains the same.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 132 Dimapur, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

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Event at Calvary

fter Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday before the Passover, the seven hundred-year old prophecy in the Bible shifted to top gear for Jesus to be betrayed , arrested, denied, rejected, tortured and beaten senseless till He was nailed and hung to the Cross at Golgotha on Good Friday. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a topic that evokes deep reverence, empathy and awe among Christians throughout the world. Christ died on the Cross at Calvary because He confronted sin instead of compromising with it.

The cross means victory of confrontation over sin.

It also means being crucified with Christ and the old worldly self and resurrection of the new life in Christ. Christ made the cross the living symbol of real hope. However, for the Romans it represented everything that was shameful and contemptible.It was a sign of weakness, defeat and death. Christ bore all the shame and death to rise again and that is why for Paul it was glory for through it man, woman attain salvation. Churches today face a crisis of the cross, as the confrontational aspects of the cross are completely ignored.The cross was far more than an instrument of capital punishment.

It was a public symbol of indecency and social indignity. Crucifixion was designed to do more than merely kill a man. Its purpose was to humiliate him as well. The cross was intended not only to break a man’s body, but also to crush and defame his spirit. There were certainly more efficient means of execution: stoning (cf. Stephen in Acts 7), decapitation (cf. James in Acts 12), etc. The Jewish priests and religious leaders demanded Crucifixion as an instrument to humiliate Christ and harm Him bodily.

Churches the world over, observe Good Friday in either of the three ways- a historical reconstruction of the pattern of roots of worship as recorded in the bible; the funeral pattern to remind believers of the pathos of Jesus’ suffering and death and the third, the importance of the cross for Christian doctrine on how Jesus’ death fulfills the Old Testament prophecy for atonement. For without the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, Christian faith would cease to have the essence of being God’s divine plan for the salvation of humankind. It would be just like any other religion that teaches about moral and ethical values and not understanding about God’s divine plan for atonement. The birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the basis of the belief for Christians, while for secularists, it is also a historical fact which was testified by one undeniable secular source, the Roman historian Tacitus (55-120 A.D.) He who wrote that the “founder of this sect (the Christians) was executed during the reign of (emperor) Tiberius by the Governor Pontius Pilate” (Tacitus, annals XV).His crucifixion was a triumph of faith over feeling and His resurrection, the reward of eternal life that believers will receive because one man chose to exchange His life for their death penalty.For Apostle Paul, the cross was God’s power; for He loved the world and chose not to condemn His creation but chose to go to the depths to save them. The cross is not a mere symbol but the sign of God ’s love. It is a sign of God’s power over death.

Its history, pathos and message rekindle believers about the glory of God’s power.

DailyDevotion Readiness God called to him….And he said, “Here I am.”

—Exodus 3:4 When God speaks, many of us are like people in a fog, and we give no answer. Moses’ reply to God revealed that he knew where he was and that he was ready. Readiness means having a right relationship to God and having the knowledge of where we are.

We are so busy telling God where we would like to go. Yet the man or woman who is ready for God and His work is the one who receives the prize when the summons comes. We wait with the idea that some great opportunity or something sensational will be coming our way, and when it does come we are quick to cry out, “Here I am.” Whenever we sense that Jesus Christ is rising up to take authority over some great task, we are there, but we are not ready for some obscure duty.

Readiness for God means that we are prepared to do the smallest thing or the largest thing— it makes no difference. It means we have no choice in what we want to do, but that whatever God’s plans may be, we are there and ready. Whenever any duty presents itself, we hear God’s voice as our Lord heard His Father’s voice, and we are ready for it with the total readiness of our love for Him. Jesus Christ expects to do with us just as His Father did with Him. He can put us wherever He wants, in pleasant duties or in menial ones, because our union with Him is the same as His union with the Father. “…that they may be one just as We are one…” (John 17:22).

Be ready for the sudden surprise visits of God. A ready person never needs to get ready— he is ready.

Think of the time we waste trying to get ready once God has called! The burning bush is a symbol of everything that surrounds the person who is ready, and it is on fire with the presence of God Himself.

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Practice mercy and forgiveness throughout as a lesson that symbolizes the love shown through his crucifixion. ~ Unarine Ramaru

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Post-mortem

Foolishness of the cross for worldly lover Easter: Breaking news vs fake news!

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ross” is sacrificing one’s life for others in love. It is denying oneself, self-emptying oneself for the good of all. Why is the cross foolish for those who claim themselves wise people?

Why is the cross foolish for those who love to be in power? enjoy richness?Why is there violence in the world? Why are there scarcities amidst affluence in our society?

Diversity in Corinth city: Today we cannot imagine a modern city without the presence different races, tribes, classes, castes, linguistic groups, religions and cultures. They have to co-existtogether. Like in today’s metro cities, the ancient Greek city of Corinth,a beautiful city, wasinhabited by different kinds of people – Jewish, Romans, Greeks, Barbarians and many others.

Many wars fought there and ruled by different emperors in different stages of history. Their cultures were different and professed different religions. The city had many templesincluding Jewish synagogues and a church started by St. Paul;the members were small compared to adherents of other faiths.

The city was characterized by diversity. Economically, it was a fast growing commercial city and business was flourishing.

There was a harbor.The city was connected to many cities both by sea and roads. In this city, there were many successful business people.There were also many poor people, immigrants, homeless, uneducated people, bad and selfish people.

The city faced many conflicts and immorality was rampant.

How can Christians be the salt of the earth, true peace makers?

How can the people of Corinth coexist in harmony? Paul answer to the Corinthian Christian was very simple: Bear the cross one another. The cross is foolishfor two kinds of people, but he urged Christiansnotto follow them because Christian are redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Why is the cross foolish?

For “I” centred individualistic people, the cross is foolish: The first kind of people was individualistic or`I’ centred people (In our context we may refer to as clan centred or village centred or constituency centred

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I Cor. 1: 18-25 people).Those people used to do things only fortheir self-benefits.

They never think of others.

Such persons thought that they are the only wise people. Their religious and cultural practices are the only right ones. Others are inferior, demonic and need to be conquered and replaced.

They always wanted to be in powerand rule over others through manipulation. To be in power and gain economic benefit they would anything.

Such people do not have any concept of common ethical value except their individual and family interest.Because of their never ending desires and consciousness of self-fame and glory, theybecame jealous if they see someone successful in life. They felt happy when someone faced difficulty. We see such people in our office, church and society. It is very surprising see that some selfcentred people treat the church and institution like their private property. The church and institution are used for their own benefit and selfish gain. Some people even do not want to accept leadership from other village, tribe and racial groups in our churches and Christian institutions. For such people, the cross is foolish because cross represents sacrifice, sharing in love for all. For them, suffering, dying and sacrificing for others is totally foolish. Many Nagas have the same individualistic attitude.

For racial people, the cross is foolish: The second group of people was racial centred people (in our context, we may refer to tribe or caste centred people)The city of Corinth was inhabited by three major racial groups - Romans, Barbarian, Greeks - and other smaller groups. The professed different religions, followed cultural practices, and spoke different languages. There was conflict and competitions among them.

Those racial minded people would do anything bad for the benefit of their race.They could not see the world beyond their little racial group just like many Nagas today. To protect their interest of their racial group, they would go even upto the extent of extermination.

They hatedand condemned other racial groups, religious and cultural practices. Other

racial groups were seen as their enemies. They also did not believe in diversities of God’s gifts. Everything that is different from their race was seen as inferior, demonic, enemy and condemned. For the racial mindset people, the cross is totally foolish; it is foolish to suffer one’s lives for the good of other races. Only foolish people will sacrificetheir privilege, power, comfort and wealth. The cross is foolishfor those “my race” centred people, because it signifies the supreme sacrifice for the others.

The cross is in God’s love in action for the good of all. The Nagas, both the leaders and general public have the same racial attitude.

“I” and “my race/community” centred people are the problem today: To protect their selfish interest, such people falsely propagate cultural and religious conservatism and exclusivism. We hear slogans like “India is Hindu country”, “Cow is sacred (as divine)” “Nagaland is Christian State” “Islam is superior religion” etc. All these are false claims and exposes of ignorance of Indian history and cultural traditions. It is not only in India, governments in Eastern Europe, US, Philippines, Russia, Nigeria,and many countries in Latin America have captured political power by the rightwing populist politicians in recent years. All those populist political leaders are advocating similarideology of “I” and “My race” branding other communities as killers, criminals, drug pushers and demonizing other religious practices. We hear them speaking racist, sexist and exclusivist language. To protect their interest such racial minded people will invent all kinds of lies and manipulate all social and religious fabric. We see denial of diversity, freedom of speech and violation of human rights. Even in the democratic countries dictatorship has coming back. It is a threat for future humanity.The assertion that my religion is superior, our race and culture is superior, my interest is first, have resulted terrible bloodshed in history.

(To be concluded) Rev. Dr. Wati Longchar, Taiwan, (wlongchar@gmail.com)

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he angel’s declaration to the women on Christ’s resurrection (Mt. 28: 6) was a piece of veritable Breaking News!

Mary Magdalene, James’ mother Mary, and Salome had gone to the tomb, just to anoint Christ’s lifeless body with spices, not to meet the resurrected Jesus. The angel further added, “Go quickly now, and tell his disciples He has been raised from death, and now he is going to Galilee ahead of you; there you will see him!” (Mt. 28: 7). As the women considered the announcement with mixed emotions of fear and joy, Jesus himself appeared to them and said, “Do not be afraid.

Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me” (Mt. 28: 10).

In Greco-Roman culture, a woman’s testimony was not admissible in court. And in the Jewish milieu two women’s witness was valued as just one man’s testimony. Whatever might be the feedback, the women ran to tell his disciples (Mt. 28: 8). Some of the apostles considered the women’s information as sheer nonsense (Lk. 24: 11). But Peter and John, after having done some reality check, began to marvel at what they saw in the empty grave. And then Jesus himself began appearing to many persons.

On the other hand, when the Roman guards reported to the chief priests whatever had happened at the tomb of Christ, the latter began fabricating the biggest ever fake news! The Jewish chief priests and elders bribed the soldiers saying, “You are to tell that his disciples came during the night and stole his body while you were asleep.” They even assured that they themselves would tackle the Roman Governor (Mt. 28: 13-14) and prevent him from awarding them the surest and heaviest penalty – death by crucifixion - for their dereliction of duty!

The fake news did spread among the Jews (Mt. 28: 15) and lingers on till date. But what succeeded most was the undeniable truth of Christ’s resurrection. It transformed the early disciples: (1) the unbelieving James became a believer after Christ’s appearance to him (1 Corinthians 15:3-9) and (2) Paul, a staunch persecutor of the Church, became the greatest propagator of Christianity after encountering the risen Christ . The early believers in Christ’s resurrection were ready to die for Jesus: Stephen died by stoning (Acts 7:54-60), James of Zebedee died by

the sword at the hands of Herod (Acts 12:2), James the brother of Jesus died (Josephus, Antiquities XX.200). Peter and Paul died at the hands of Nero (Eusebius, Church History XXV.5). Their example would be followed by countless number of believers in Christ’s resurrection.

Some non-Christian writers too refer to Jesus and his resurrection: Josephus Flavius (Josephus, Antiquities XX.9.1), Tacitus (Tacitus, Annals XV) and Suetonius (Suetonius, Lives of the CaesarsClaudius 25 and Suetonius, Lives of the Caesars-Nero 16), the Babylonian Talmud. a compilation of fifth-century Jewish writings called the “ToledothJeshu” etc.

Some material proofs of Christ’s resurrection are the following: (a) the broken seal that had securely linked the large stone to the tomb’s door, (b) the empty tomb, (c) the large stone lying apart from the grave’s opening, (d) the grave clothes found lying in the tomb in the form of Christ’s body.

But the strongest evidence is provided by the over 500 witnesses who had personally met the resurrected Christ. And the number of believers in Christ’s resurrection became countless throughout the history of Christianity. They bore witness and continue to do so even today through their courageous suffering and death for their faith.

John R. W. Scott affirms, “Christianity is in its very essence a resurrection religion. The concept of resurrection lies at its heart.

If you remove it, Christianity is destroyed.”

The resurrection of Christ is an undeniable fact. Professor Thomas Arnold, author of the famous, History of Rome, says, “I have been used for many years to study the histories of other times, and to examine and weigh the evidence of those who have written about them, and I know of no one fact in the history of mankind which is proved by better and fuller evidence of every sort, to the understanding of a fair inquirer, than the great sign which God hath given us that Christ died and rose again from the dead.” Brooke Foss Westcott, an English scholar, says, “raking all the evidence together, it is not too much to say that there is no historic incident better or more variously supported than the resurrection of Christ.”

Jonas Kerkettasdb, Bosco College of Teacher Education, Dimapur, (frjonassdb@gmail.com)

Glory of the Cross of Jesus

n this Holy Week tens of thousands of faithful as well as average Christians all over the world will be flocking to churches and cathedrals to bow their heads before the Cross and participate in worship services that relive the death and the resurrection of the Messiah on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Many worshipers will pick up the most loving divine hymn with adoration-”When I survey the wondrous Cross, on which the Prince of Glory died, My riches gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride,...

Love so amazing, So divine, Demand my soul, My life, My all,” The climax of Jesus’ life on earth was the Cross.

Cross was the glory of life and the way to the glory of eternity. The majesty of Jesus appeared only in His crucifixion and death. With Jesus on the cross, the cross appeared beautiful, majestic and had amazing spiritual gravitational pull. He glorified God on the cross by perfect submission of perfect love. The cross was not the end. There was resurrection to follow. It was the proof that men could do their sadistic brutality but not all their worst could conquer Him. Cross, an image of ultimate horror turned into the paramount icon of love.

Love gave eyes to read the signs and a mind to spiritual understanding. Love is the great interpreter. Love can grasp the truth while intellect becomes uncertain.

The cross is the centre of Christianity. Christian faith and hope revolve around the cross. This is also the key to spiritual patriotism.

The gospels of the New Testament were not to give a full account of the life of Jesus but appeals to take Him as Saviour and Son God. The gospel is meant for man and women seeking divinity of God. The cross stands for the truth. The truth cannot be buried for long. It will surely come out for the world to see. Jesus is the truth and the truth will make you free, says the Bible.

The cross is the centre of attraction that drew every human character to Him in a way that even before His crucifixion had ever donerulers, leaders, administrators, cowards, criminals, extortionists, wavers, etc.

The Centurion at the foot of the cross left saying, “truly, this is the Son of God.” The name Barabbas is interesting. He was a terrorist and a secessionist for the Romans. He was a hero and a freedom fighter for the Jews. Because of popular demand from the Jews he was freed. His place was taken by Jesus. No doubt, Barabbas was a sinner.

Roman Governor Pilate was a weakling. He could not withstand the illegal pressure tactics of the Jews. He vacillated to crucify Jesus or let Him go.

Later, he surrendered before the demand of the Jews.

But the same Pilate was adamant over the removal

of the inscription on the cross-”Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” He was stubborn over the matter of no importance and not wise over the delivery of wrong judgment of supreme importance.

One of the criminals who crucified along with the dying Jesus recognised Him as the Saviour, was instantly given a place in Paradise. Joseph from Arimathaea and Nicodemus were men of authority. They were secret disciples of Jesus only because they were afraid of their own Jewish community. But the death of Jesus on the cross emboldened them to face the truth. Joseph managed to bring the death body of Jesus from the Governor Pilate for burial and Nicodemus was there to do the befitting tribute that the world could see. The cross made them cast their fear aside. The power of cross had begun to operate. It turned cowards into heroes and waverers into spirited fighters to carry His mission dead or alive Mary Magdalena was the first to visit the tomb of Jesus and the first to see the Risen Christ when all other Disciples were hiding in fear of being persecuted.

She was fearless and her love and devotion to Jesus was extra ordinary. She in reality was empowered to become a great evangelist.

Her encounter with the Risen Christ is crucial for every Christian today.

Peter with all his weak-

nesses and even open denial of Jesus on the crucial moment before crucifixion, did not desert Jesus. There was something outstanding about him-the moral strength. It was to him that Mary Magdalena first went to break the news of the Empty Tomb. Peter was still the acknowledged leader of the apostolic band. Appearance of Risen Christ before His disciples on several occasion and their empowerment by Holy Spirit emboldened them to get rid of their fearful concealment. They became spiritual patriots and warriors of Jesus.

People love to see God fearing leaders. Christian leaders/ law makers/ legislators have clear obligations to oppose any law that attack human life and its rightful existence. But today, they are in miserable position.

They are struggling with contradictions between the spiritual teachings and what they practice. They struggle with different feelings and different issues at different times but they cannot come out of the warning against the soul-less materialism.

But, “what does it profit, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has not works?

So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead,” says the Bible, James 2: 14-17.

Many conflicting issues and factionalism can be settled peacefully with the spirit of the Cross. “Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” The glory of cross will work best where there is respect for the opin-

ion of others and freedom to practice one’s own belief. Society based on such principles will integrate rather than disintegrate.

Each generation has to work hard and make sacrifices to ensure better life for the next generation. We need to progress. To progress we need an environment of peace, unity and hope. Any action that brings division across communities will not help this cause. We need performing leaders in both religious as well as in secular fronts and the leaders must have the courage and conviction to send message

of hope, tolerance, honesty, love and affection to the people through their action.

Through faith can transform a nation and heal the scars of division among people.

Let the glory of the cross of Christ be the flag bearer to remove all the negative aspects of our factionridden society. In this Holy Week let this Hymn be our revival prayer: “Let the water and the blood, From thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure.”

Mapu Jamir I.A.S (Retd), Duncan, Dimapur

Reader’s Post Sir,

Appeal to DoSE

I would like to share problems regularly faced by the candidates in most of the departmental exams. Some exams allot 3hours time where answers can be completed in a mere 1hour 30 mts while others allot 2hours where if all questions answered usually takes more than 3 hours.

After going through the syllabus for the written exam which includes 60 MCQ’s and 90 marks allotted for Essay Writing, Comprehension, Precis Writing, Letter Writing and Grammar with allotted time period being 1hour 30 minutes which all set and attempted, I believe will be a huge time restrain for the candidates.

Exams Questions papers along with the time allotted must correlate giving an ideal competitive candidate enough time to answer all the questions in the given set of time. So it is my humble request to the concern exam board members to kindly look into the matter and be more practical while the questions papers are being set. This is an appeal in regard to LDA-cum-computer assistant recruitment.

Nokten, Dimapur, (nagatracking@gmail.com)

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India suspends cross-LoC trade

India suspends LoC trade citing ‘Terror’ activities.

bonafide trade takes place, for the benefit of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, through this mechanism,” it added.

The MHA, in a statement here, said that during the ongoing investigations of certain cases by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), “it has been brought out that a significant number of trading concerns engaged in LoC trade are being operated by persons closely associated with banned terrorist organisations involved in fuelling terrorism/separatism”.

“It has, therefore, been decided by the government to suspend the LoC trade at Salamabad and Chakkanda-Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect.”

The cross-LoC trading mechanism was launched in October 2008 as a major confidence-building measure between India and Pakistan.

The mechanism, meant to facilitate exchange of goods of common use between local populations across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir on the basis of barter system and zero duty, is allowed four days a week through the two trade facilitation centres - Salamabad in Baramulla district and Chakkan-da-Bagh in Poonch district.

In the statement, the MHA said that the probe conducted by the NIA “revealed that some individuals, who have crossed over to Pakistan and joined militant organisations, have

opened trading firms there and these were under the control of militant organisations and were engaged in the LoC trade”.

“Reports have been received that the LoC trade is being misused on very large scale. It has been revealed that the trade has changed its character to mostly third party trade and products from other regions, including foreign countries, are finding their way through this route,” the statement said.

“Unscrupulous and anti-national elements are using the route as a conduit for hawala money, drugs and weapons, under the garb of this trade,” it added.

Noting that India had withdrawn the MFN status to Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack, it said the latest action has been taken after inputs that “in order to evade the consequent higher duty, LoC trade is likely to be misused to a much larger extent”.

“A stricter regulatory and enforcement mechanism is being worked out and will be put in place in consultation with various agencies”, it said, adding the issue of reopening of the cross-LoC trade will be revisited thereafter.

(From p-1) It includes conducting special Aadhaar enrolment drive for all the districts including Mon. On KVCU’s contention that public cannot be held solely responsible for not being able to produce Aadhaar, the department stated said the Centre has decided that in selected schemes including Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), the database would be digitized in standardized core formats and that Aadhaar numbers would be entered along with other data.

F&CS director clarified that Aadhaar seeding was primarily done to cleanse of non-existent beneficiaries, all beneficiaries claiming the benefits more than once and all beneficiaries claiming benefits in the names of others. Asserting that the department was implementing the directions of the Centre, the F&CS director said this exercise was purely done to ensure that the department has a robust and clean database.

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(From p-1) Reminding that the present expansion of the National Highway was for all the Nagas, The union called upon all to unite in their effort to bring development to the state.

Reaffirming its support and cooperation towards the ongoing works, CGBU DIMAPUR, APR 18 (NPN): Government of Nagaland has declared April 20, 2019 (third Saturday) as holiday for said it would ensure that no the Banks as compensation in lieu of the declaration of February 23, 2019 (Fourth Saturday) and March 23, 2019 individual was allowed to (Foruth Saturday) as working day in view of Budget Session and Financial Year Closing. create any disturbance to A government notification to this effect was issued by Chief Secretary, Temjen Toy, on April 17, 2019. the ongoing work.

Apr 20 holiday for banks

Defectors defaced the spirit of Christianity: NPCC president (From p-1) Referring to speculations that the defectors will not be disqualified by the speaker, Therie wondered whether it meant that 10th Schedule and rules have become invalid. He reminded that that the President, governor and speaker were all bound by law and in particular, the house speaker cannot have the final say on the matter.

Therie reminded about Good Friday where Jesus died for the sinners and urged Nagaland Christians not to follow the Achan way of life and fate. He said Jesus forgave the woman after she confessed and repented after which Christ asked her not to repeat. He said let Achan be stoned to death but not his livestock together with him.

Wheat crop worth crores damaged in Punjab, Haryana the rain damaged not just the standing crop but also harvested wheat at various grain markets as it was lying in the open. “The procurement agencies will not buy this wheat because of higher moisture content than specified. The government should immediately do something to help farmers,” said Kirpal Singh, a farmer in the Ludhiana district.

Farmers said the squall destroyed thier months’ of hard work in a few hours.

“We were going to harvest the crop in two days.

(From p-1) He said, during the observation of the 70th anniversary of the battle of Kohima in 2014, the seed was planted to record the experience of Naga veterans who were still alive.

He added that research for a book and documentary film on the Naga experience of the World War-II began in the last part of 2015.

As the contribution of Nagas to the war was an important part of the book, Chasie said research in this area followed, particularly by co-author Major Harry Fecitt, who, as a retired military man as well as writer, knew where to look for them.

He informed the gathering that 69 Naga soldiers who had won gallantry awards for their bravery during the battle were finally identified and hoped to identify more in the future. He shared the difficulties faced in identifying

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The guests of honour gave descendants of four soldiers with OBE and MBE, 12 with BEM, three with Military Cross, 11 with Military Medal, two with Mention in Despatches with Certificate – A, five with Mention in Despatches with Certificate – B, five with Mention in Despatches without certificates and Neibotha Mekro with Indian Distinguished Services Medal with only certificate.

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He said KET and KES were very keen to return these medals to the descendants of Naga war veterans as these were part of their family history. He said the gallantry awards won by the Naga veterans were Order of the British Empire (OBE), Member of the British Empire (MBE), British Empire Medal (BEM), Imperial Service Medal, Military Cross, Military Medal, Mention in Despatch, Indian Distinguished Services Medal and India Police Medal.

KES chairman Dr. Phyobemo Ngully, who chaired the programme, remarked that while the British veterans remember their Naga counterparts with gratitude and honouring them with whatever way they could, “we have failed to remember and recognise them”. He said many of them were not with “us anymore

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CHANDIGARH, APR 18 (IANS): Standing wheat crop in hundreds of acres in Punjab and Haryana has been damaged due to untimely rains and hailstorm over the past 72 hours, according to revenue and agriculture officials from both states, here on Thursday.

Agriculture Department officials said the losses could run into hundreds of crores, though the exact damage would be known only after assessment by revenue officials in various districts of the states.

According to officials,

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New Delhi, April 18 (IANS): India on Thursday announced suspension of trade across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday, saying it is being misused

by Pakistan-based elements to send weapons and illegal currency to fuel terrorism and separatism in this country.

The gover nment said the decision, taken more than a month after withdrawing the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted to Pakistan, will be revisited after stricter regulatory mechanisms are put in place to ensure that “only bonafide trade” takes place, benefitting the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

“The government of India has received reports that cross-LoC trade routes in Jammu and Kashmir are being misused by Pakistanbased elements.

This misuse involves illegal inflows of weapons, narcotics and currency,” an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said.

“The LoC trade mechanism is therefore being suspended pending the putting into place of a stricter regulatory regime.

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Mumbai, Apr 18 (PTI): The Indian rupee Friday staged a strong comeback by regaining 25 paise to 69.35 against the US dollar after three sessions of losses amid sustained foreign fund inflows.

On a weekly basis, the domestic currency saw a 18 paise decline.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the domestic unit opened at 69.48. The local unit moved in a range of 69.61 to 69.33 before finally ending at 69.35, a rise of 25 paise over its previous close.

The rupee had lost 18 paise to close at 69.60 to the US dollar on Tuesday.

Currency market was shut on Wednesday on account of “Mahavir Jayanti”.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.30 per cent to 97.29.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.36 per cent at USD 71.88 per barrel.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in the capital markets, putting in Rs

1,038.46 crore on Thursday, as per provisional data.

Equity benchmark Sensex retreated from its lifetime high to close 135 points lower Thursday.

After rising to an intra-day record of 39,487.45 points, the 30-share index turned negative to settle 135.36 points, or 0.34 per cent, lower at 39,140.28. The broader NSE Nifty slipped 34.35 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 11,752.80.

Meanwhile, Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/ dollar at 69.4189 and for rupee/euro at 78.4341.

The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 90.5519 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 62.04.

Forex market will remain closed on Friday on account of ‘Good Friday’.

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tional frequencies on the Mumbai-Delhi-Mumbai sector. The new services will become operational between April 26 and May 2, it said.

SpiceJet operates 516 average daily flights to 60 destinations, including 51 domestic and nine international ones. The airline has a fleet of 48 Boeing 737, 27 Bombardier Q-400s and one B737 freighter.

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Gurugram-based airline had said it dry lease 16 Boeing 737s planes, and induct five regional jets in the fleet to fill the capacity deficit, due the grounding of Jet Airways planes.

The total number of planes to be inducted in the immediate future now stands at 27, the airline said.

The airline is taking taking all possible proactive measures to deal with the

nect Delhi while the rest will connect the two metros with each other, it said.

The new flights from Mumbai include services to Jaipur, Patna, Bagdogra, A m r i t s a r, H yd e r a b a d , Coimbatore, Kolkata and Mangaluru.

In addition to this, the airline will also launch flights on Delhi-Patna-Delhi and Delhi-Bangalore-Delhi sectors besides two addi-

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“SpiceJet will induct six more Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft on dry lease and it has applied to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for a no-objection certificate (NOC) to import these planes,” the airline said in a statement.

Subject to regulatory approvals the aircraft would begin joining SpiceJets fleet in the next ten days, it added. Last week, in two separate announcements, the

sudden reduction of aviation capacity in the Indian market, he said.

SpiceJet continues to work closely with the government and regulatory authorities to help minimise passenger inconvenience, he added.

The airline also announced the launch of 24 new daily flights connecting Mumbai and Delhi with other cities on its domestic network.

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Mumbai, Apr 18 (PTI): Budget carrier SpiceJet Thursday said it will dry lease six more Boeing 737 planes, and roll out of 24 daily new flights connecting Mumbai and Delhi as it seeks to encash void left by the temporary grounding of Jet Airways.

The move comes close on the heels of the airline announcing expansion the fleet by 21 more planes-16 B737s and five turboprop Boombardier Q400s, besides connecting the country’s financial hub with a host of international destinations.

Mumbai was one of the two main bases of Jet Airways, before it temporarily halted operations on Wednesday.

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hitherto operated by Jet Airways,” Air India chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani wrote to SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar on April 17-the day the private carrier went belly up. PTI has seen a copy of the letter.

The carrier is now under the management control of the SBI-led consortium of lenders, which has offered to offload between 32.1 and 75 percent stake to any eligible investors and has so received four interested parties-Etihad Airways, the sovereign wealth fund NIIF and PE players TPG Capital and Indigo Partners.

Mumbai, Apr 18 (IANS): Global payments major Mastercard on Thursday said it is committed to empowering 10 million merchants across India with digital payments acceptance capabilities by 2020. Currently, about five million merchants across the country are equipped to accept digital payments, the company said during REACH-Mastercard Acceptance Summit 2019 here.

“Merchants are an important element of India’s digital economy,” said Rajeev Kumar, Senior Vice President, Market Development, South Asia, Mastercard. The commitment to increase digital payments acceptance among merchants requires three critical things - education and awareness, development of low cost acceptance solutions, and merchant on-boarding through accelerator programmes.

Mastercard said it was partnering with fintech companies, payments facilitators, industry bodies, acquirers and regulators for the purpose.

The company is also working in collaboration with various banks to expand the acceptance network, Mastercard said, adding that its partnership with RBL Bank has added over 500,000 merchant acceptance or Point-of-Sale (PoS) locations since demonetisation in November 2016.

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Mumbai, Apr 18 (PTI): National carrier Air India is looking at leasing five of the grounded carrier Jet Airways Boeing 777s and operate them to London, Dubai and Singapore.

Jet Airways, grounded since last night, owns 10 wide- body Boeing 777-300 ER planes, along with a few Airbus A330s, which it used to operate on medium and long-haul international destinations such as London, Amsterdam and Paris connecting New Delhi and Mumbai.

“We are exploring the possibility of operating five of the grounded B777s on the established routes,

major headwinds to India’s exports since the last policy in February 2019.

During the three-day meeting of the MPC, he opined that high frequency indicators suggest a further loss of pace in growth.

Private consumption has been weakening as reflected in deceleration in the growth of passenger car sales and domestic air passenger traffic, weak performance of consumer durables and non-durables, and continuing contraction in non-oil non-gold imports.

Das further said investment demand was losing traction and a deceleration in exports may further impact investment activity.

“With the inflation outlook looking benign and headline inflation expected to remain below target in the current year, it becomes necessary to address the challenges to sustained growth of the Indian economy.

“Hence, I vote for reducing the policy repo rate by 25 basis points,” Das had said, according to the minutes.

During the meeting, the Governor also said the RBI will continue to watch the evolving growth and inflation dynamics and act in time and act decisively while ensuring price stability on an enduring basis in pursuance of its mandate under the RBI Act.

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Mumbai, Apr 18 (PTI): Weakening of domestic growth impulses and global slowdown prompted RBI Gover nor Shaktikanta Das to vote for a 25 basis points cut in interest rate announced earlier this month, minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting showed Thursday.

However, his deputy Viral Acharya had favoured status quo in the key lending rate (repo), arguing that the Reserve Bank should wait for “some more time” for additional data before taking call on reduction in rate.

Another external expert on the six-member MPC Chetan Ghate too had voted against reduction in the repo rate.

Four of the six MPC members had voted in favour of a 25 basis points reduction in the policy rate.

On April 4, the RBI had reduced the repo rate, or the rate at which it lend to banks, by 25 basis points to 6 per cent -- the lowest level in one year -- on softening inflation. It was the second rate cut in a row.

The central bank, however, kept monetary policy stance ‘neutral’ over uncertainty over monsoon.

As per the minutes, Das said there has been further weakening of domestic growth impulses, with global growth slowdown posing

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ruary from 118.19 crore in January. Reliance Jio alone added 77.93 lakh customers, taking its total subscriber base to 29.7 crore at the end of February. According to a television commercial of the company, it has crossed 30 crore customer base now.

BSNL added around 9 lakh new mobile customers, taking its total subscriber base to 11.62 crore in February.

“BSNL is the only operator other than Jio that has gained customers. Our performance shows that customers have faith in BSNL. We are able to compete and gain customers with our much-improved 3G network.

In our endeavour to provide service, all our officers and employees are together,” BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava said.

The state-run firm is competing in the market with 3G network, while all other operators are loaded with spectrum for 4G servic-

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New Delhi, Apt 18 (PTI): The country’s telecom subscriber base grew marginally to 120.5 crore on account of a net addition of customers by Reliance Jio and state-owned BSNL, according to data published by telecom regulator Trai on Thursday. Both Reliance Jio and BSNL jointly added a net of 86.39 lakh mobile subscribers but the rest of the telecom operators jointly lost a net of 69.93 lakh wireless customers with Vodafone Idea losing the biggest chunk of mobile connections, as per the data.

The number of telecom subscribers in India increased to 120.54 crore at the end of February from 120.37 crore in January, according to the Telecom Monthly Subscriber Report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).

The sector, dominated by wireless connection, recorded an increase in the mobile services subscriber base to 118.36 crore in Feb-

es. It has requested the government for the allocation of spectrum for 4G services through an equity infusion in 2017. The government is yet to take final decision.

The country’s biggest telecom operator Vodafone Idea lost 57.87 lakh mobile subscribers, reducing its total customer base to 40.93 crore in February. It was followed

by Tata Teleservices that lost 11.47 lakh mobile customers, Airtel lost 49,896 subscribers, MTNL 4,652 and Reliance Communication 3,611 subscribers.

Fixed-line connections in the country declined marginally with BSNL losing about one lakh connections.

Private operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone gained 42,456 and 17,563 fixed-line customers, respectively, in February. The broadband subscriber base in the country grew 1.89 per cent to over 55 crore from 54 crore during the period.

The wireless broadband connections dominated the segment with 53.1 subscribers in February. Reliance Jio led the market with 29.72 crore broadband customers.

It was followed by Bharti Airtel with 11.21 crore customers, Vodafone Idea 11 crore, BSNL 2.1 crore and and Tata Teleservices Group with 21.7 lakh broadband subscribers.

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Replace Pompeo from talks: N Korea tells US

Seoul, Apr 18 (Agencies): North Korea said Thursday that it had testfired a new type of “tactical guided weapon,” its first such test in nearly half a year, and demanded that Washington remove Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from nuclear negotiations.

According to AP, the test, which didn’t appear to be of a banned mid- or longrange ballistic missile that could scuttle negotiations, allows North Korea to show its people it is pushing ahead with weapons development while also reassuring domestic military officials worried that diplomacy with Washington signals weakness.

Separately, the North Korean Foreign Ministry accused Pompeo of playing down the significance of comments by leader Kim Jong Un, who said last week that Washington has until the end of the year to offer mutually acceptable terms for an agreement to salvage the high-stakes nuclear diplomacy.

Both the demand for Pompeo’s removal from

Mike Pompeo (R) travelled to Pyongyang four times last year. (FIle)

the talks and the weapon test point to North Korea’s displeasure with the deadlocked negotiations.

In a statement issued under the name of Kwon Jong Gun, director general of the American Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry, North Korea accused Pompeo of “talking nonsense” and misrepresenting Kim’s comments.

During a speech at Texas A&M on Monday, Pompeo said Kim promised to denuclearize during his first summit with President Donald Trump and that U.S. officials were working with the North Koreans to “chart a path forward so we

can get there.”

“He (Kim) said he wanted it done by the end of the year,” Pompeo said.

“I’d love to see that done sooner.” The North Korean statement said Pompeo was “misrepresenting the meaning of our requirement” for the negotiations to be finalized by the year’s end, and referred to his “talented skill of fabricating stories.”

It said Pompeo’s continued participation in the negotiations would ensure that the talks become “entangled” and called for a different counterpart who is “more careful and mature in communicating with us.” In a speech at his rubber-stamp

Gunmen kill 14 bus passengers in Pak

Islamabad, Apr 18 (IANS): At least 14 passengers including 11 security personnel were forcibly offloaded from a bus on a highway in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and then shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Thursday, officials said.

The deceased included nine personnel from Pakistan Navy, one from Pakistan Coast Guard and one from Pakistan Air Force, whereas identities of the remaining three victims were not determined yet, security officials were cited as saying

by Xinhua news agency.

The incident happened when five buses, travelling between Karachi and Gwadar on the Makran Coastal highway, carrying civilians and the victims were stopped by some 20-25 militants wearing Frontier Corps uniforms to check identity cards of the passengers.

After scanning the identities of passengers in one of the buses in Buzi Top area, the militants offloaded 16 of them.

Fourteen of them were shot dead, while two passengers -- reportedly soldiers of the Pakistan Army -- escaped, according to Pakistan media reports.

After reaching a “safe” place, these soldiers informed security forces about the whole incident who rushed to the incident site and recovered 14 bodies, officials added.

Confirming the incident, a Pakistan Navy spokesperson said that several Navy personnel were among those killed.

Proscribed organization Baloch Raji Ajoi Sangar claimed the attack on their unverified Twitter account, saying that their offensives against the security forces will further intensify, Xinhua news agency said.

Provincial Home Minister Mir Zia Langov said a full-scale investigation was launched into the attack and to track down the gunmen.

“Such incidents are intolerable and we will not spare the terrorists who carried out this dastardly attack,” he said.

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We the bereaved family members would like to gratefully acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us through prayers, physically, financially and morally at the sudden demise of our beloved Lt. Imotemsu (Ungma).

Words are inadequate to acknowledge the solidarity and support extended to the family members but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Pak PM axes FM amid IMF talks Islamabad, Apr 18 (IANS): Pakistan Finance Minister Asad Umar was removed on Thursday amid a wave of criticism over the government’s handling of the financial crisis the country is facing.

The change in the Finance Ministry comes at a time when Pakistan is in the middle of negotiating a new relief package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In a tweet, Umar said the move was “part of a cabinet reshuffle” and that Prime Minister Imran Khan offered him the energy portfolio.

“As part of a cabinet reshuffle, (the) Prime Minister desired that I take the Energy Minister portfolio instead of finance. However, I have obtained his consent to not take any cabinet position.”

“I strongly believe @ ImranKhanPTI is the best hope for Pakistan and Insha Allah will make a Naya Pakistan,” he tweeted.

There was no immediate statement from Khan’s office or confirmation of who would replace Umar

mentioned in the North’s report on the test — Pak Jong Chon — is known as an artillery official.

Some in Seoul worry that the North will turn back to actions seen as provocative by outsiders as a way to force Washington to drop its hard-line negotiating stance and grant the North’s demand for a removal of crushing international sanctions. A string of increasingly powerful weapons tests in 2017 and Trump’s response of “fire and fury” had many fearing war before the North shifted to diplomacy.

Russia announced Thursday that Kim will visit later this month for talks at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, but gave no further details. Russian media have been abuzz in recent days with rumors about the rare meeting between the leaders.

Putin is to visit China later this month, and some media speculated that he could meet with Kim in Vladivostok, the far eastern port city near the border with North Korea.

Mueller report finds no TrumpRussia collusion

Nepal’s first ever satellite launched into space

Washington, Apr 18 (PTI): US Attorney General William Barr Thursday said that the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller found “no evidence” of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 US presidential elections.

Addressing the media at the Department of Justice here, Barr said Mueller investigated a number of links or contacts between Trump Campaign officials and individuals connected with the Russian government.

“After reviewing those contacts, the special counsel did not find any conspiracy to violate US law involving Russia-linked persons and any persons associated with the Trump campaign,” Barr said.

He, however, said the Russian government sought to interfere in US election process.

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there has been a conspiracy or not, but all I know is that my ‘captain’ wanted to see me in the role of the Energy Minister. I did not think that would be a great idea so I refused.

“We have finalized the IMF agreement on much better terms than before. It is the time to take difficult decisions; I have made these decisions, I refused to take the decisions that would have crushed the nation.”

Defending his performance, he said: “Who says that I have failed in achieving what I wanted to achieve? I had left my job to join the party (Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf) when we weren’t even in the Parliament, let alone in the opposition.

Pakistan has gone to the IMF repeatedly since the late 1980s and last received an IMF bailout in 2013 to the tune of $6.6 billion.

Earlier, this week, Hammad Azhar, a state minister for revenue, tweeted that Umar had reached an “agreement in principle” on an IMF deal during a recent trip to Washington, with the agreement to be finalised later this month.

parliament last week, Kim said he is open to a third summit with Trump, but only if the United States changes its stance on sanctions enforcement and pressure by the end of the year.

Kim observed the unspecified weapon being fired Wednesday by the Academy of Defense Science, the North’s state-run Korean Central News Agency said.

Kim was reported to have said “the development of the weapon system serves as an event of very weighty significance in increasing the combat power of the People’s Army.”

The Associated Press could not independently verify North Korea’s claim, and it wasn’t immediately clear what had been tested.

A major ballistic missile test would jeopardize the diplomatic talks meant to provide the North with concessions in return for disarmament. A South Korean analyst said that details in the North’s media report indicate it could have been a new type of cruise missile.

Another possible clue: one of the lower level officials

Kathmandu, Apr 18 (IANS): Nepals first satellite has been launched into space, which will soon start rotating around the Earths orbit to collect information about the country’s topography and Earths magnetic field, officials said here on Thursday. The NepaliSat-1 was launched at 2.31 a.m.

on Wednesday from the Virginia-based station of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the US, according to authorities at the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The satellite, developed by two Nepalis -Abhas Maskey and Hariram Shrestha -- at Japan’s Ky-

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and it was not clear how his absence would impact the deal, according to the Express Tribune. Umar has said often that “a deal is coming soon, and that it will be the last one”.

Following his tweet, Umar addressed a news conference in which he said “it was time to make some difficult decisions to stabilize the economy” and that he hopes his replacement would be supported in his efforts.

“This does not mean I am not available to forward PTI’s vision for ‘Naya Pakistan’. I am and will always be available to forward the interests of the country.”

Asked whether there had been a conspiracy in the government to remove him, Umar said: “I don’t know if

ushu Institute of Technology, bears the Nepal flag and the NAST logo. Similar satellites from Japan and Sri Lanka were also launched alongside NepaliSat-1, reports The Kathmandu Post.

According to the NAST, the satellite is equipped with a 5MP camera to capture Nepal’s topography and a

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magnetometer to collect data related to the Earth’s magnetic field. “The satellite will first reach the International Space Station. It will then start rotating around the earth after a month,” Suresh Kumar Dhungel, senior technical officer and NAST spokesperson, told The Kathmandu Post.

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Born : 03-06-1966 – Died : 10-04-2019 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Chungpong Jamir (Ungma) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual friends, relatives, Neighbours, Union, Churches, staff of DAN and well wishers who stood by us through prayers, financial support and physical presence at the sudden demise on 10th April 2019.

It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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of our beloved mother Lt. Kerhekhrie-ü Miachieo It has been a year without you and we still deeply longs for your love and care. For nothing in this world will be able to replace you.

Yo u a r e d e s p e r a t e l y missed each and every minute. But we believe that you have gone to a better place to pray for us. Wish that if only time could bring us together again. We will keep on missing you dear MOM. MKC-174

Through these few lines we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, morally, financially and with prayers during the brief illness of our beloved Lt. Repabenla Ozukum, (W/o Shri. Imtitongzuk Walling Sungratsu) till her demise on the 6th of April 2019. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our earnest prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving husband, children, grandchildren & relatives.

Condemning the attack, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan sought a report on the incident and directed the authorities to identify and bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal said: “Terrorists are killing innocent people on the agenda of anti-state elements. It is a conspiracy to create hurdles in the development of Balochistan.”

This is the second incident involving mass killings in Balochistan this month.

On April 12, a terror attack targeting the Hazara community in Quetta left at least 20 dead.Similarly in 2015, armed men kidnapped about two dozen passengers from two Karachi-bound buses in Balochistan’s Mastung area and killed 19 of them.

Proscribed organization Baloch Raji Ajoi Sangar claimed the attack on their unverified Twitter account, saying that their offensives against the security forces will further intensify, Xinhua news agency said.

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The sacrifices and hardships you endured has endowed us with honour and riches.

Loving wife Mrs.Sugholi Swu, children, grandchildren and in laws

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The family and relatives of Late Khekiye Ayemi thank you most sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy in their recent bereavement. We offer our special gratitude to those who helped in any ways, your contribution made our loss more bearable.

We regret our inability to mention and thank each individual for your act of kindness but we pray that may our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Our special thanks to:1. Shri.Khehovi Yepthomi, Born 06.03.1986 – Died 15.04.2019 Hon’ble Advisor Tourism, Art & Culture Govt. of Nagaland 2. Shri. Howoto Jakhalu 3. Tichipami Community Dimapur 4. DC Court Sumi Council, Dimapur 5. DC Court Fellowship, Dimapur 6. Tichipami Community Mokokchung 7. Doctors, Nurses and Staffs of Civil Hospital, Dimapur 8. Tichipami Village Council 9. The members of brotherhoods and Friends 10. Dimapur District Truck owners Association 11. NCRC and Baptist Church, Tichipami Village 12. D.C Court Sumi Totimi Hoho 13. Atokali (Fiancée) & her family 14. Cousins, Niece, Nephews and In-laws 15. NERC Staff Kohima Nagaland.

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Born on: 08.01.1962 – Died on: 12.04.2019 We, the bereaved family members of Late Tiamongla Longchar (Longkhum), would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to one and all who stood by us spiritually, financially and physically during our time of grief and sorrow who left us for her heavenly abode on the 12th of April 2019.

We would like to especially thank: 1. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo 2. Mokokchung Town Baptist Arogo 3. Kumlong Baptist Arogo 4. ABAM, Impur, Mokokchung; Nagaland 5. Longkhum Baptist Arogo 6. Longkhum Senso Telongjem, Dimapur 7. Longkhum Union, Mokokchung 8. Mokokchung Longkhum Students’ Union 9. Riverbelt Colony Council, Dimapur 10. Alongmen Ward Yimden, Mokokchung 11. DWCUA, Alongmen ward, Mokokchung 12. Tianjin Medical University, China 13. Nanjing, China 14. Mrs. & Mr. Wayne Tucker & family, New Zealand 15. Well- Wishers from Ireland and England 16. The Gideons International, Dimapur 17. The Pentecostal Church, Mokokchung 18. Dr. Sunep Imchen (Mangmetong), Mokokchung 19. Mr. Aongsen Aier (Mopungchuket), Mokokchung Though we are unable to thank each and every individual personally, we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving son, daughters and relatives.

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Born 16.07.1942 – Died 10.04.2019

We the bereaved family members of Late VIYA SEKHOSE would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us through their prayers, financial contribution and valuable physical presence during his brief illness and sad demise. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, we pray that, Our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Words seem inadequate, but we would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Baptist Mission Church, Kohima.

2. NHAK, ICU Doctors and Nurses.

3. Mangmetong Union, Kohima.

4. Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland, Kohima.

5. Kohima Press Club.

6. Upper PWD Council, Kohima.

7. Upper PWD Youth Organisation, Kohima.

8. Kevijau Baptist Church, Kevijau Colony, Dimapur.

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John Cena eyed for role in ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

INDO-TIBETAN BORDER POLICE FORCE MEDICAL OFFICER SELECTION BOARD (CAPFs)-2018 (MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS) GOVT. OF INDIA AMENDMENT-CUM-ADDENDUM

In the advertisement for recruitment of Group ‘A’ post of Super Specialist Medical Officers (Second-in-Command), Specialist Medical Officers (Deputy Commandant) and Medical Officers (Assistant Commandant) in Central Armed Police Forces (ITBP, BSF, CRPF, SSB and Assam Rifles), Ministry of Home Affairs, and Government of India was published in leading national newspapers, vernacular newspapers and Employment News on 30th March, 2019. The online applications are live from 02.04.2019 at 00:01 am and will be closed on 01.05.2019 at 11:59 pm on ITBP Recruitment website www.recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

2.

The following amendments be carried out in the advertisement as mentioned below:Para No. & Annexure of advertisement published in Employment News on 30th March 2019

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ctor-wrestler John Cena is circling a role in the upcoming “Suicide Squad” sequel.

According to sources, Cena is in talks to join actors Idris Elba and Margot Robbie in the follow-up to 2016’s “Suicide Squad”, reports variety.com.

Robbie is set to return as Harley Quinn and Jai Courtney is back as Captain Boomerang.

It was first reported that the studio Warner Bros decided to have Elba play a brand-new character instead of taking on Deadshot, a character portrayed by actor Will Smith in the first film. It’s currently unknown who Cena and Elba will be playing.

James Gunn will write and direct the movie. It is

scheduled to hit the theatres on August 6, 2021.

The film will mark Cena’s first comic-book role. Cena made his foray into acting after years as one of the top WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) stars.

Cena’s latest big-screen roles include “Blockers”, alongside Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz. He was also seen in movies including “Transformers” spinoff “Bumblebee” with Hailee Steinfeld.

Cena has been tapped by fellow WWE alum Dwayne Johnson to star in “The Janson Directive”. He will also voice a character in fantasyadventure “The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle”, co-starring Robert Downey Jr. and Selena Gomez.

(IANS)

‘T2 Trainspotting’ actor Bradley Welsh shot dead

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For the posts of Specialist Medical Officer (Dy. Commandant) and Medical For the posts of Specialist Medical Officer (Dy. Commandant) and Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) candidates have to indicate their choice Officer (Assistant Commandant) candidates have to indicate their choice of preference in any one or more CAPFs (ITBP,CRPF,BSF,SSB & Assam of preference for all CAPFs (ITBP,CRPF,BSF,SSB & Assam Rifles). For Para-10(a) OPTION Rifles). For this purpose he/she will be required to indicate clearly the this purpose he/she will be required to indicate clearly the name of CAPFs FROM CANDIDATES name of CAPFs for which he/she wishes to be considered in the order of for which he/she wishes to be considered in the order of preference. While preference. While making appointment, due consideration will be given to making appointment, due consideration will be given to the preferences the preferences exercised by the candidate and having regard to his /her exercised by the candidate and having regard to his /her rank in the order rank in the order of merit. of merit.

The Medical Officers Selection Board will prepare a merit list on the basis The Medical Officers Selection Board will prepare a merit list on the basis aggregate marks awarded to each candidate during the interview. of aggregate marks awarded to each candidate during the interview. The Para-12 MERIT LIST of The Board will also compile merit list separately for SC/ST and OBC Board will also compile merit list separately for SC/ST/OBC and EWS candidates. candidates.

“NUMBER OF VACANCIES Vacancy of………………….. …………… ......

Annexure-I ................................................................................................................... As per enclosed Annexure-I upto the level of the Assistant Commandant only in CAPFs” On line application mode will be opened w.e.f 02.04.2019 at 00:01 am and On line application mode will be opened w.e.f 02.04.2019 at 00:01 am and Page No. 01 Para-01 will be closed on 01.05.2019 at 11:59 pm on ITBP Recruitment website will be closed on 20.05.2019 at 11:59 pm on ITBP Recruitment website www.recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. www.recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

3. The guidelines of reservation policy under Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) is enclosed as Appendix – A and prescribed format is enclosed as Appendix –B is also available on ITBP Recruitment website w.w.w. recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

4. Since closing date of receipt of on line application of aforementioned posts has been extended from 1st May to 20th May at 11:59 pm. Therefore, age limit for recruitment of Super Specialist Medical Officers (Second-in-Command), Specialist Medical Officers (Deputy Commandant) and Medical Officers (Assistant Commandant) should not be exceeding 50,40 & 30 years respectively as on the closing date of receipt of application i.e 20.05.2019.

5. Remaining paras of the advertisement shall remain unchanged.

Sd/DIG (Estt. & Rectt.)

Directorate General, ITBP Vacancy of Super Specialist Medical Officers (Second-in-Command) S/No Field of Speciality BSF CRPF 1 Neurology ` 0 0 2 Nephrology 0 0 3 Gastroenterology 0 0 4 Neurosurgery 0 0 Total 0 0

Annexure-I SSB 0 0 0 0 0

Category-wise vacancy of Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) Sl No Name of Force UR/ Gen SC 1 BSF 25 10 2 CRPF 45 13 3 SSB 19 0 4 ITBP 01 0 5 Assam Rifles 04 01 Total 94 24

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radley Welsh, an actor in “T2 Trainspotting” and a former boxer, died after being shot in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was 42.

The actor was shot dead on Wednesday. The Edinburgh Police Division reported from West End neighbourhood around 8 p.m. that they found Welsh seriously injured on Chester Street and said he died at the scene, reports variety.com.

Scotland’s national newspaper reported a neighbourhood resident saying that the gunshot wound was to Welsh’s head.

Police are treating the death as suspicious and are asking witnesses to contact them with any relevant information.

Besides appearing as gangland kingpin Doyle in Danny Boyle’s “Trainspotting” sequel in 2017, Welsh also appeared in the TV series “Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men” in 2009.

The documentary series profiled some of the most dangerous men in the UK, and Welsh was featured on the sixth episode of the second season. Welsh had no acting experience before portraying a crime boss in “T2 Trainspotting”. He was not related to “Trainspotting” author Irvine Welsh.

In 1993, he was the lightweight champion in the Amateur Boxing Association (ABA) of England at only 17 years old, the youngest age allowed to register in the ABA. He also ran a boxing gym and was involved in charities devoted to keeping youth out of trouble.

(IANS)

‘Kalank’ gets Rs 21 crore opener, highest of 2019

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bhishek Varman’s period drama “Kalank” has registered a business of Rs 21.60 crore on the first day, surpassing the opening day collection of “Kesari”, “Gully Boy” and “Total Dhamaal”, and becoming the highest opener of 2019 so far.

“Eternal love always wins.

‘Kalank’ becomes the highest opener of 2019! Watch it in cinemas now,” tweeted producer Karan Johar, along with a poster which declares that the movie minted Rs 21.60 crore when it released on Wednesday.

Tr a d e e x p e r t Ta r a n Adarsh listed how it surpassed the numbers of other films of 2019.

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He tweeted: “Opening Day business of 2019 -- ‘Kalank’ Rs 21.60 crore (Wednesday), ‘Kesari’ Rs 21.06 crore (Thursday), ‘Gully Boy’ Rs 19.40 crore (Thursday), ‘Total Dhamaal’ Rs 16.50 crore...

Note: Hindi films. Rs 10 crore plus openers included in the list...’Kalank’ is the biggest opener of Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt to date.”

“Kalank” stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sonakshi Sinha. Along with the varied hues of love, the period drama highlights the trials and tribulations of love with the spotlight on communal tensions.

(IANS)

Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) S/No Field of Speciality BSF 1 Medicine 10 2 Surgery 10 3 Gynecology and Obstetrics 08 4 Anesthesia 08 5 Radiology 10 6 Pathology 10 7 Eye 04 8 Orthopaedics 0 9 Psychiatry 01 10 Paediatrics 0 Total 61

CRPF 20 18 10 15 21 10 14 02 02 03 115

ITBP 01 01 01 01 04

ST 04 08 0 01 0 13

Category

SSB 03 03 03 02 03 02 03 0 0 0 19

Assam Rifles 0 0 0 0 0

OBC 16 34 0 05 01 56 ITBP 03 01 01 01 03 0 0 0 0 0 09

Total 01 01 01 01 04

Categorywise vacancy UR/Gen-03 & OBC-01

EWS 06 15 0 02 0 23

Total 61 115 19 09 06 210

Assam Rifles 01 01 01 01 01 01 0 0 0 0 06

Category-wise vacancy of Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) Sl No Name of CAPF UR/Gen SC ST OBC EWS Ex-serviceman (10% of total vac) 1 BSF 54 18 03 62 13 15 2 CRPF 62 12 04 21 55 15 3 SSB 10 08 02 35 06 06 4 ITBP 19 31 03 69 41 16 5 Assam Rifles 04 07 0 17 0 03 Total 149 76 12 204 115 55 Note :- * Vacancies are subject to change (may increase or decrease) ** Reservation for Ex-Servicemen is applicable upto the level of the Assistant Commandant only in CAPFs Appendix –A ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS) CRITERIA OF INCOME & ASSETS: 1. Persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has gross annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application.

Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the followings assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:i. 5 acres of agricultural land and above; ii. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above; iii. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities; iv. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. The property held by a “Family” in different location or different places/cities would be clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

3. The term “Family” for this purpose will include the person who seeks benefits of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.

INCOME AND ASSET CERTIFICATE ISSUING AUTHORITY AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE: 1. The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority. The Income and Asset Certificate issued by an one of the following authorities in the prescribed format as given in Appendix-B shall only be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as belonging to EWS:(i) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendary Magistrate / Sub- Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner (ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate /Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate (iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and (iv) Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/ or his family normally resides.

2. The Officer who issues the certificate would do the same after carefully verifying all relevant documents following due process as prescribed by the respective State/ UT. 3. The crucial date for submitting income and asset certificate by the candidate may be treated as the closing date for receipt of application for the post, except in cases where crucial date is fixed otherwise.

Total 37 33 23 27 38 23 21 02 03 03 210 Total 150 154 61 163 28 556

Appendix –B Government of …………

(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate) INCOME & ASSEST CERTIFICATE OF BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS Certificate No._____________

Date:________________

VALID FOR THE YEAR ___________ This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari__________________________ son/daughter/ wife of _____________________________________________ permanent resident of ________________________________________________________ Village/Street _________________Post. Office______________District_____________in the State/Union Territory ____________________ Pin Code ________________ whose photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her “family” ** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year________ His/her family does not own or possess any of the following assets***: I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above; II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above; III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities; IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari___________________belongs to the ____________caste which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List)

Recent Passport Size attested photograph of the applicant

Signature with seal of Office_____________ Name______________________________ Designation_________________________

*Note1:. Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. **Note2: The term “Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years ***Note 3: The property held by a “Family” in different location or different places/cities have been clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status. davp 19143/11/0005/1920 K

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PSG made to wait for Ligue 1 title

Players of Paris St Germain and Nantes in action during their Ligue 1 match.

PARIS, Apr 18 (Agencies): Paris St Germain missed another opportunity to seal their eighth Ligue 1 title when their muchchanged side were beaten 3-2 at strugglers Nantes on Wednesday.

Victory would have put PSG out of reach at the top of the standings with six games left, but Dani Alves’s opener was cancelled out by Diego Carlos before Majeed Waris and an own goal by Alves gave the Canaries all three points at La

Beaujoire.

PSG’s Metehan Guclu reduced the arrears a minute from fulltime in his maiden Ligue 1 appearance.

It was an embarrassing performance from runaway leaders PSG, who have 81 points from 32 games and lead second-placed Lille by 17 points.

Thomas Tuchel’s side, who have now picked up only one point from their last three Ligue 1 outings, will be crowned champions

on Sunday if they beat Monaco at home.

PSG were without the injured Neymar, Edinson Cavani, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Thomas Meunier, a situation that led the German coach to complain about the lack of depth of his squad last weekend.

Marco Verratti and Juan Bernat were suspended while Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria were rested ahead of Sunday’s league game against Mona-

Coutinho under spotlight after ‘ugly gesture’

Philippe Coutinho

BARCELONA (Agencies): After confronting fans during Tuesday’s Champions League win over Manchester United, Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho is under pressure to show some consistency when the runaway La Liga leaders host Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Barca hold a ninepoint lead over nearest challengers Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga with six games left and can further strengthen their grip on the title race with victory at the Nou Camp, where Coutinho will be in the spotlight again.

The Brazilian has largely failed to live up to his club record transfer fee of 165 million euros since joining from Liverpool in January 2018 and his underwhelming displays have seen him booed by Barca

supporters.

He has a meagre return of five goals and two assists in 30 La Liga appearances but went some way to vindicating himself by capping a lively display in the 3-0 win over United in the quarter-final second leg with a spectacular longrange strike.

But his pointed celebration, in which he put his fingers in his ears and appeared to mouth insults towards the Barca fans in what newspaper Sport described as “an ugly gesture and a lack of respect”, has left a sour taste.

“It was not a good gesture, he scored a great goal but it’s never good to behave that way to the fans,” former Barca and Brazil forward Rivaldo was quoted as saying by newspaper Marca.

“Fans have criticised

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him because they know he can do more. Barcelona paid a lot of money for him but he’s still not an idol for the fans and he needs to show character and make the difference.”

Spanish media have reported Barca are open to selling the 26-year-old in order to help fund their plans to renew and rejuvenate their outstanding yet ageing squad.

Ajax Amsterdam’s Frenkie de Jong has agreed to join Barca for 75 million euros in June, while Ajax’s Matthijs de Ligt is also predicted to move to the Nou Camp, and Coutinho appears to be a dispensable player who retains a large sell-on value.

Yet if the Brazilian can repeat the impressive form he showed against United in the remainder of the season and help Barca capture a trio of trophies, he could yet convince his club that he is worth keeping.

Barca’s closest challengers Atletico are away to Eibar on Saturday, while third-placed Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Fourth-placed Sevilla visit Getafe, who are one point behind the Andalusians and vying to overtake them to qualify for the Champions League for the first time.

co and the April 27 French Cup final against Stade Rennes.

Their firepower was sorely missed as Eric Choupo-Moting barely threatened throughout, apart from when he hit the post in the second half.

A l v e s , h o w e v e r, opened the scoring after 19 minutes with a splendid long-range lob after collecting a cross from Leandro Paredes.

Yet Carlos headed home the equaliser four minutes later as PSG, who suffered a 5-1 humiliation at Lille last Sunday, looked shaky.

Waris put the hosts ahead a minute before the interval when he deflected a team mate’s shot past Gianluigi Buffon.

Nantes doubled their advantage six minutes into the second half as Carlos’s attempt form a corner deflected in off Alves.

Guclu, 20, celebrated his first top flight appearance by finding the net with a fine low shot from inside the box.

The result lifted Nantes up to 14th on 37 points, 12 above the relegation zone.

Pakistan leave out Aamir from WC squad K arac h i , A pr 1 8 (PTI): Pakistan Thursday left out experienced but out-of-form pacer Muhammad Aamir from its 15member World Cup squad while including batsman Abid Ali in the line-up.

Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, announcing the World Cup squad and two reserve players, said the 11 from the 2017 Champions Trophy had been retained in the selection process.

“We are hopeful and confident that Pakistan will give a good account of itself in the World Cup,” Inzamam said.

The selectors, while not showing faith with left-armer Aamir who has taken just five wickets in his last 14 ODIs since the Champions Trophy two years back, reposed confidence in seniors Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Hafeez.

Inzamam said that Hafeez’s final inclusion in World Cup was subject to him being 100 per cent fit before the tournament as he is still recovering from a thumb injury. “Doctors have advised him not to bowl or bat now but when his rehab is over he will be back in action in two weeks time,” he added.

Neuer hopeful of playing again this season

BERLIN, Apr 18 (Agencies): Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is hopeful he can play the final two league games of the Bundesliga season despite tearing calf muscle fibre in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Fortuna Duesseldorf.

“It’s tough to say when I’ll be back in net. I think Leipzig is a realistic goal,” he told reporters on Wednesday, referring to the game at home to RB Leipzig on May 11, their penultimate fixture of the season.

“Luckily it wasn’t my foot but the calf. I was out for over a year because of my metatarsal and I’d actually expected a muscle injury much earlier.”

The Bavarians, hunting a record-extending seventh consecutive league title, lead the Bundesliga with 67 points, one ahead of rivals Borussia Dortmund.

Sven Ulreich will deputise in Neuer’s absence. “He’s had great games and shown good performances. I think he’s ready, so I’m not at all worried,” said Neuer.

Nadal beats Agut in Monte Carlo Monte Carlo, Apr 18 (Agencies): Rafael Nadal produced a claycourt masterclass to pick apart fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1 6-1, as the world number two began his Monte Carlo Masters title defence in stunning fashion on Wednesday.

Playing his first match since injuring his knee at Indian Wells last month, Nadal showed no signs of rust as he raced into a 5-0 lead in the first set on Court Rainier III. Bautista Agut did get on the board but Nadal clinched the opening set and put his opponent under further pressure with another break of serve at the start of the second.

There was no stopping Nadal who regularly moved Bautista Agut out of position, opening the court up effortlessly with powerful forehand combinations.

After saving three break points at 2-1, Nadal displayed his clinical side at the net to secure a 4-1 advantage and went on to claim a convincing win.

The 11-times Monte Carlo champion extended his winning streak to 16 matches at the tourna-

Spain’s Rafael Nadal plays a shot against Roberto Bautista Agut.

ment and will face Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the third round.

German hotshot Alexander Zverev showed signs of a return to his explosive best in a 6-1, 6-4 win over Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Third seed Zverev, who lives in Monte Carlo, reached the semi-finals of his ‘home’ event a year ago, but has endured a difficult 2019 season. After finishing runner-up to Australian

Nick Kyrgios in Acapulco, Zverev has suffered early exits at Indian Wells, Miami and Marrakech.

Last year’s French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem won 20 of his 23 first-serve points in a commanding display to beat Slovakian Martin Klizan 6-1, 6-4.

Greek sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas also progressed, defeating Kazakh Mikhail Kukushkin 6-3 7-5.

Archer targets World Cup backup role L o n d o n , A pr 1 8 (Agencies): Jofra Archer says he is determined to impress in England’s one-day series against Pakistan and be ready to break into the final World Cup squad in case of injury.

The uncapped allrounder was omitted from the preliminary World Cup squad on Wednesday but got his maiden England callup for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland next month.The final squads must be named until May 23. Barbados-born Archer, who is eligible for national selection under new England and Wales Cricket Board residency rules, said he was surprised by his quick elevation. “I thought I

would have to wait a couple more years before I would be in contention for the full squad, I thought I would have to play for (England) Lions,” the all-rounder said.

“I was fully prepared in my mind that it was going to be a seven-year job. When I found out I was qualified more quickly it was obviously a bit of a shock but also exciting.”

While the 24-year-old has admirers in England regulars Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes said it would be unfair for England selectors to ask any player to make way for the uncapped Archer. “I understand the situation and I’m very happy with everything. I don’t want to step on

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anyone’s toes,” said Archer, whose ability to bowl at more than 90 miles per hour and power-hitting make him a limited-overs asset.”

“I’m not in the World Cup squad but it’s a great

chance for me to show what I can do and anything can happen. If someone gets injured, I want to put myself in a position where I’m the first person they turn to,” added Archer.

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In our darkest hour of grief, you chose to comfort, strengthen and support us; In your willingness to share our tears, you lifted our spirit and planted the Seed of Hope of a New Dawn in our hearts.

In acknowledging your compassionate hearts, we, the family members of Late Nagaho A. Swu take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us at his untimely demise on 1st April 2019. May your kind act of love, concern, prayers and support in every possible way be accounted for in Heaven's Good Book; and return to you as your portion of joy, peace and happiness.

"Your life was short-lived, but the good memories you left behind shall be cherished forever in our hearts. May your soul find rest in the bosom of heaven" DP-2928

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K o h i m a , A pr 1 8 (NPN): The 9th edition of Nagaland Veterans Inter District Football Tournament will be held at Indira Stadium, Kohima from May 4 to 10.

Nagaland Veteran Football Association general secretary, Tia N. Panger in a press release informed that the tournament will be hosted by Kohima District Veterans Football Association (KDVFA) under the aegis of Nagaland Veterans Football Association (NVFA).

The last date for confirmation of participation is 2:00 pm of April 27.

All the participating teams have been requested to contact Tia N. Panger, general secretary Nagaland Veteran Football Association at 9436643089 or 9774050265 and Er. Tali Aier, general secretary, Kohima District Veterans Football Association at 9436000848.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Mr. L. Chingmei Ailly, who left for his heavenly abode on 8th April 2019, would like to express our utmost gratitude to each and every individual, friend, neighbor, churches, unions and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and materially during his prolonged illness and demise. We would specially like to thank: • Kangching Union Kohima • Hukphang Buhu Union Kohima • Phom Union Kohima • Yaongyimchen Union Kohima • Yongshei Union Kohima • Phomla Hoichen (Kohima Unit) • Kohima Phom Baptist Church • Phom Students Union Kohima • Tamlu Union Kohima • Kohima Tamlu Fellowship • Deptt. of History (Semester VI) Baptist College Kohima • Deptt. of Political Science (Semester II) Baptist College Kohima • ENSU, Baptist College Kohima • Students Council Baptist College Kohima • Principal and Staff, Baptist College Kohima • NBCC (Student Christian Fellowship, Mission Compound and Lerie, Kohima) • Principal and staff, Mount Sinai Hr. Secondary School, Kohima • Koinonia Baptist Church, Kohima • Koinonia Youth Department, Kohima • New Ministers Hill Youth organization, Kohima Loving Uncle, aunty, brother, sister and relative

Born : 19th May 2014 – Died : 16th April 2019 We the family of Late Mochongaolou wish to acknowledge and convey our heartfelt gratitude to the many friends, neighbours and well-wishers who visited our home, attended the wake, service and burial and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time.

We would like to convey our special thanks to :1. Poumai Baptist Church Dimapur Town 2. PBCDT Women Department 3. Poumai Baptist Church Dimapur 5th Mile 4. PBCD Mission Board 5. PBCD Women Department 6. Poumai Catholic Union Dimapur 7. Laii Baptist Church 8. Poumai Baptist Fellowship Guwahati 9. Imkonglenden Council 10. Chilivai Union Dimapur 11. Laii Union Dimapur 12. Zion Hospital Dimapur 13. Babina Clinic Imphal 14. Fortis Escort New Delhi 15. Apollo Hospital Guwahati 16. Laii Shirafii Healing Centre We regret our inability to thank each one individually but we pray to our Almighty God to bless you and your families in abundance.

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20.10.1979 - 08.04.2019 We the family of Lt. Imtiwati Lkr wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours, relatives and well-wishers who stood by us emotionally and financially during his prolonged illness and sad demise.

A special word of thanks to : 1. The Doctors, Nurses & Staff of Christian Insititute of Health Science & Research Dimapur 2. Ao Baptist Church, Diphupar 3. Waromung Senso Telongjem, Dimapur 4. Shri Jacob Zhimomi, Minister PHED, Nagaland 5. Ao Union Diphupar To those who helped in anyway, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. It is our prayer that the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

MI thrash Delhi Capitals by 40 runs Giroud demands more

MI players celebrate after Rahul Chahar takes the wicket of Prithvi Shaw during their IPL match against Delhi Capitals on Thursday.

New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI): The big-hitting Pandya brothers - Hardik and Krunal - and young legspinner Rahul Chahar set up a comprehensive 40-run win for Mumbai Indians over Delhi Daredevils in a return leg of the IPL here on Thursday.

Hardik (32 off 15) and Krunal (37 not out off 26) propelled Mumbai to 168 for five after the team lost its way in the middle overs.

Chasing 169 was go-

ing to be tough on a slow and low Feroz Shah Kotla wicket and it turned out to be exactly that as Delhi squandered a solid platform of 48 for no loss in six overs to eventually lose the game by a big margin.

The hosts ended with 128 for nine in 20 overs.

The victory took Mumbai Indians to the second spot on the points table, while Delhi remained in the third spot. Nineteenyear-old Chahar made the

difference for Mumbai in the bowling department by removing the dangerous opening duo of Shikhar Dhawan (35 off 22) and Prithvi Shaw (20 off 24).

His outstanding figures read three for 19 in four overs.

The home team could never recover from that double blow and suffered its first loss in the last four games. It was also Delhi’s third loss at home out of four matches played here this season.

Mumbai took another step towards the playoffs with their sixth win in nine games, taking them to 12 points, while Delhi remained on 10 points from nine matches.

Earlier, Hardik and Krunal provided a much needed late onslaught by hammering 51 runs off the last 18 balls to put Mumbai in a strong position.

This was after Delhi spinners Amit Mishra (1/18) and Axar Patel (1/17) tightened the screws on Mumbai with a tidy effort.

Mumbai made a measured start with Rohit’s classy cover drive being the only boundary in the first three overs which yielded just 16 runs.

In the following over, a mishit for four off Chris Morris ensured 8000 T20 runs for Rohit (30 off 22), who became the third Indian to do so.

Runs started flowing after that streaky boundary as Quinton de Kock (35 off 27) collected a four and six over deep square leg and by the first powerplay, Mumbai reached a promising 57 for no loss. It was time to introduce spin and that provided an immediate breakthrough for Delhi as Mishra bowled

Rohit with a beauty on his very first ball of the night for his 150th IPL scalp.

Patel was brought in from the other end and he too made instant impact by removing Ben Cutting, leaving Mumbai at 63 for two.

Runs were hard to come by with the two spinners in operation, creating scoreboard pressure which led to the run out of a wellset de Kock following a terrible mix up with Suryakumar Yadav (26).

With Mumbai struggling to 117 for four in 17 overs, a late assault was very much needed to put up a fighting total. And that was provided by the Pandya brothers, with both going after Keemo Paul in the 18th over that leaked 17 runs.

Hardik, who is looking more dangerous with each passing game, whipped Morris for a six before pulling off a helicopter shot off Rabada in the final over.

Brief Score: Mumbai Indians: 168 for 5 in 20 overs (Krunal Pandya 37, Quinton de Kock 35, Hardik Pandya 32; Kagiso Rabada 2/38).

Delhi Capitals: 128 for 9 in 20 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 35; Rahul Chahar 3/19).

playing time at Chelsea

Lo n d o n, A p r 1 8 (Agencies): Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud said he has been approached by other clubs to play for them next season but wants to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge if manager Maurizio Sarri can offer regular firstteam opportunities.

Giroud, who is the top scorer in the Europa League with nine goals, is out of contract at the end of the campaign, although Chelsea have an option to extend it for another 12 months.

The 32-year-old Frenchman has started just seven Premier League games this season and has seen limited opportunities since the arrival of Argentina international striker Gonzalo Higuain in January.

“Trust me I’m very frustrated when I’m not on the pitch, but I just don’t want to show it,” Giroud told a news conference ahead Chelsea’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Slavia Prague on Thursday.

“You need to keep that frustration for you. And transform that into positive energy on the pitch. I’m not

Olivier Giroud

happy to play the second role. That’s why I said next year I will need to have a more important role to play in the team.”

When asked whether he has already had offers to go elsewhere, Giroud added: “Yes but I won’t tell you. The priority is Chelsea.

With what I’ve achieved here, there is no reason they won’t give me one more

year. But I need to be happy, also.”

Chelsea hold a 1-0 advantage over Slavia from the away leg, courtesy a late headed goal by defender Marcos Alonso.

They will be without defender Antonio Rudiger, who limped out of Sunday’s 2-0 league defeat against Liverpool at Anfield with a knee injury.

SL drop Chandimal from WC squad Spurs edge City on away goal to enter CL semis

Dinesh Chandimal

Colombo, Apr 18 (Agencies): Sri Lanka have left out former captains Dinesh Chandimal and Upul Tharanga from their 15-man ICC Cricket World Cup squad, announced on Thursday.

Chandimal was Sri Lanka’s one-day international captain as recently as October, while Tharanga led the side in 2017.

Regular wicketkeeperbatsman Niroshan Dickwella has also been axed, as has opener Danushka Gunathilaka, but Lahiru Thirimanne, who last played in the format in 2017, has been drafted in.

Sri Lanka have again named a new skipper for the tournament that begins on May 30, with Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne

set to lead the side despite not playing an ODI since the 2015 tournament.

The selectors have continued on that note by bringing back Jeevan Mendis, who last played in the format at the World Cup four years back in Australia and New Zealand. Milinda Siriwardana and Jeffrey Vandersay also last played ODIs in October 2017.

Veteran pace bowler Lasith Malinga led Sri Lanka in a 5-0 thrashing in their most recent ODI series, against South Africa, and is relieved of captaincy duties, though he does keep his place in the squad alongside injuryprone paceman Nuwan Pradeep.

Vandersay has been picked over mystery spinner Akila Dananjaya as the only specialist slow bowler in the 15, while former captain Angelo Mathews - who has missed a lot of cricket recently due to injury - is part of the squad.

Sri Lanka open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on June 1 in Cardiff.

Lo n d o n, A p r 1 8 (IANS): Manchester City defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a wild Champions League quarterfinal second leg that left the sides knotted 4-4 on aggregate with the visitors bound for the semi-finals thanks to their three away goals.

While the mentality of both teams in that contest appeared to be dominated by fear of losing, Wednesday night’s clash at the Etihad was a wide-open affair, as the two squads combined for four goals in the first 11 minutes to set a new Champions League record, reports Efe news.

And yet again, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) loomed large in determining the outcome, upholding a Spurs goal and disallowing a City marker that would have seen the hosts go through to the semis.

The opening 20 minutes featured a display of what Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp likes to call “heavy metal football,” with frantic end-to-end action.

City, needing to score,

Tottenham’s Son Heung-min celebrates after scoring a goal during their Champions League quarter-final second leg match against Manchester City.

levelled the tie in the 4th minute thanks to Raheem Sterling, who exploited the inattention of Spurs defender Kieran Trippier to deliver a perfect strike.

Three minutes later, City back-liner Aymeric Laporte failed to cut off a Dele Alli pass and set up an easy goal for Son Heung-

min.

The South Korean star got a second goal in the 10th minute, again as the result of a lapse by Laporte.

Now behind 3-1 on aggregate, City needed just seconds to claw back a goal, as Danny Rose left Bernardo Silva unmarked and the Portuguese international

scored off a deflection.

The goal lifted City and a seemingly innocuous free kick led to a second goal for Sterling, who tapped in a Kevin de Bruyne cross in the 21st minute to level the overall score at 3-3.

The home side pulled ahead in the 59th minute with a goal by Sergio

“Kun” Agüero, who took a pass from De Bruyne and smashed the ball past Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris.

City led 4-3 and needed only to keep a clean sheet for the final 30 minutes to claim a berth in the semifinals.

But in the 73rd minute, Fernando Llorente, who came into the match as a substitute for the injured Moussa Sissoko, managed to knock a Trippier cross into the City net.

City claimed hand ball and the referee took an extended look at the VAR replay before concluding there were no grounds to disallow the goal.

But with 17 minutes left in regulation plus stoppage-time to come, City could feel confident of getting another goal.

Three minutes into stoppage time, the goal came on a strike by Sterling and the Etihad erupted, only to fall silent moments later when the goal was disallowed after VAR detected that Agüero was offside.

Off-form Amla makes SA WC squad CAPE TOWN, Apr 18 (Agencies): South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.

Amla’s selection has been the topic of hot debate. He has been a stalwart at the top of the order for the last decade, but his form in all formats has been called into question in the past year.

In One-Day International cricket he has managed a single century in his previous 16 innings, dating back to the start of 2018, at an average of 35.26.

He was given the opportunity to find form in domestic cricket over the last few weeks, but has a top-score of 32 in six innings, failing to reach double-figures in three of those.

Morris’s exclusion as an all-rounder is a surprise given his form in the Indian Premier League and his death-bowling ability, but the selectors have instead opted for Dwaine Pretorius and Andile Phehlukwayo,

Hashim Amla

with only one of those ever likely to play at any given time.

Fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje were both injury doubts, but have been selected, with the former especially crucial to the side given his wicket-taking ability and economy in the opening overs.

Rassie van der Dussen, who only made his debut for the side in January but averages 88.25 from his eight ODI innings, was chosen ahead of Reeza Hendricks, while test opener Aiden Markram also gets the nod on the back of some excellent domestic form.

Faf du Plessis will cap-

tain the side, with experienced batsman JP Duminy and fast bowler Dale Steyn also included.

Imran Tahir will be the starting leg-spinner, with the guile of Tabraiz Shamsi another option in that department.

South Africa have opted not to select a specialist wicketkeeper as back-up to Quinton de Kock, but instead will rely on part-timer David Miller, who wore the gloves for some of the recent 5-0 series sweep of Sri Lanka.

South Africa, seeking a first World Cup trophy win, open their campaign against England at The Oval on May 30.

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