April 25, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 138

DIMAPUR, Tuesday, april 25, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Xi urges ‘restraint’ over N Korea

Barca snatch late El Clasico win

K Viswanath conferred Dada Saheb Phalke Award

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infotainment, page 10

26 CRPF men killed in Maoist attack

NEW DELHI/RAIPUR, Apr 24 (Agencies): At least 26 CRPF personnel were killed and six others wounded in a deadly ambush by naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Monday.

Two men died subsequently in hospital, taking the toll to 26, police said.

The attack took place at around 12.25pm between the Burkapal-Chintagufa area in south Bastar, one of the worst Maoist violenceaffected region in the state.

Six CRPF troops are said to be critically injured and efforts are on to evacuate them to safety. The jawans are from the 74th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and were deployed in the area for anti-Maoist operations.

“The incident took place when the road opening party of the 74th battalion of CRPF were out on patrol at Burkapal near Chintagufa.

The jawans were deployed for security at an under construction road. The Maoists ambushed CRPF personnel and started indiscriminate firing,” said Jitendra Shukla, additional superintendent of police, Sukma.

According to reports, 90 CRPF jawans were part of the road opening party

Injured CRPF jawans being airlifted to Raipur for treatment.

when they were attacked by the Maoists.

“First naxalites sent villagers to trace our location, then almost 300 naxalites attacked us. We also fired and killed many... I shot three-four naxalites in the chest,” CRPF constable Sher Mohammed, who was wounded in the attack, told ANI. While reinforcement

from the nearest CRPF camp had rushed to the spot soon after the incident, the injured were being airlifted to Raipur for treatment, Shukla added.

All weapons, wireless and complete ammunition belonging to the slain jawans were looted by the Maoists.

In light of the attack, Chhattisgarh chief minister

Raman Singh has cancelled his engagements in Delhi and rushed to Raipur, where Correspondent he will hold an emergency meeting later in the day.

KOHIMA, APR 24 (NPN): Human Rights No one will be spared, National C o m m i s s i o n ( N H RC ) , says Rajnath Singh which conducted Open The government has Hearing and Camp Sitting taken as a ‘challenge’ the at ATI here on Monday, has massacre of 26 CRPF per- stressed the need for the Nasonnel in Chhattisgarh’s galand government to set up Sukma district, Union Home human rights commission in Minister Rajnath Singh said the state.

Addressing media peron Monday and vowed that sons at ATI Monday after“no one will be spared”.

“It is a very sad and un- noon, Justice Murugesan fortunate incident. We have said that as per the Supreme taken the attack as a chal- Court order and under the lenge,” Singh told reporters protection of Human rights Act, the state government here.

Later, in Mandla in was to establish human Madhya Pradesh, he said rights commission.

He said the state chief the incident was “very painful” and “No one will be secretary assured the commission that the state human spared,” as per PTI. Earlier, Singh had rights commission would tweeted, “Extremely pained be constituted soon as the to know about the killing of office construction was goCRPF personnel in Sukma. ing on and was expected to My tributes to the martyrs complete in two years.

A bench headed by and condolences to their NHRC member, Justice families.”

On the other hand, D. Murugesan heard eight Prime Minister Narendra cases including two pending Modi described the deadly cases with the commission ambush on the 74th Battal- and six complaints on the ion in a forested area in Kala grievances of the people bePathar near Chintagufa as longing to STs/SCs. Justice Mur ugesan “cowardly and deplorable” and said the deaths of the said the reports submitted by the state government troopers won’t go in vain.

Chuba Ozukum PETA urges PM Modi to ban meat Centre not imposing reacts to Senden from serving at govt. functions any language on

DIMAPUR, APR 24 (NPN): Reacting to the “excommunication” notice issued by the Ao Senden, Naga Hoho (NH) president, P. Chuba Ozukum said he was constrained to issue a statement with a view to set the record straight, while stating that he was fully prepared to accept the decision of Senden.

He said even though the Senden had claimed that the drastic step was taken because of his defiance to resign as Naga Hoho president, Ozukum said “this directive in turn was issued because of non withdrawal of a letter written by Naga Hoho to the government of Nagaland recommending recognition of Rongmei community as indigenous Naga tribe.”

He clarified that NH on its part had time and again responded that “it never recommended granting of indigenous Naga tribe to Rongmei community.” Rather, NH through a letter written to the state government opined that Rongmei community be granted indigenous inhabitant status as in the case of Kukis, Kacharis and Garos, Ozukum said.

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“I can’t use government CGI sheets for my house since they’re too thin. So I use it for chicken coop.”

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NEW DELHI, APR 24 (AGENCIES): India’s Animal Right Organisation PETA on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban meat from serving at all government or government-sponsored meetings and functions.

According to ANI report, the group asked the government to take cue from German environment minister Barbara Hendricks who banned meat from being served at her ministry’s meetings and events.

It said that the meat production is one of the leading causes of climate change. Quoting a report published by the Worldwatch Institute in 2009, it said that 51 per cent of worldwide greenhouse-gas emissions may be attributable to agriculture, specifically to businesses that

raise cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, camels, and pigs for food.

“Raising animals for food also gobbles up land and food resources. According to Global Footprint Network, it takes 14 times as much biologically productive land to produce 1 tonne of beef as it does to produce 1 tonne of grain,” it said.

“I hope you’ll agree that India should also set a good example where environmental conservation is concerned by eliminating animal-derived foods from the menus of all government or government-sponsored meetings and functions,” it added. The organisation said, “It’s time for the entire Indian government to follow your lead and protect the environment by eliminating animal-derived foods from its meals.”

NHRC urges Nagaland govt. to set up rights commission

anyone: Naidu

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IANS): Uion Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu denied as incorrect the perception that the Centre is imposing Hindi language on others, maintaining that the government has only notified the recommendations of a parliamentary panel.

“I would like to clarify that the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language headed by the then Home minister P. Chidambaram made a recommendation (about use of Hindi by Ministers, MPs etc.) and the same was forwarded to the President on June 2, 2011,” he said. “This committee suggested that all those occupying high political offices and who can speak and read Hindi language may be requested to give their speeches/statements in Hindi...”

DIMAPUR, APR 24 (NPN): Nagaland Congress (NLC) has alleged “excess appointment of non-locals” in PWD (Housing) and has questioned the department on the nature of such appointments. Basing its charge on the data made available by the office of CE, PWD (H) Kohima through RTI, Nagaland Congress pointed out that as a whole 9% of regularized and non regularized employees in the department were non-locals.

NLC also pointed out that non locals made up as the fourth highest employees in the department. NLC also disclosed that 71% of regularized and non regularized employees were reportedly direct appointees while only 29% of regularized and non

regularized employees were appointed through NPSC, departmental process etc.

To substantiate its claims, NLC highlighted the current status of employees in the State (as of 22/11/2016). Under CE’s office, it said 26% of total employees were non-locals while under Central division Kohima, 15% of total regularized employees were nonlocals and that 75% of total regularized and 100% of non regularized employees were directly appointed.

NLC also pointed out that under EE division Kohima, 10% of total employees were non-locals, 94% of both regularized and non regularized employees were directly appointed and all 713 scale and fixed employ-

ees were directly appointed.

Under Estate division Kohima, 22% of total employees were non-local, 75% of both regularized & non regularized employees directly appointed. Further, under New Capital Complex Division (NCCD) Kohima, 19% of total regularized and 32% of total non regularized employees were Non Locals, 95% of regularized and 100% of non regularized employees were directly appointed. Under EE Dimapur division, 54% of total regularized employees were non Locals and 100% non regularized employees were directly appointed. It said the department’s claim that all regularized posts (454) were filled through DSC was completely false since 54% were non Locals.

It also pointed out that under Estate division Mokokchung, all regularized posts (21) and non regu-

were not as expected by the commission. He regretted that since the complainant Radhakanta Tripathy could not present himself at the hearing, the commission was not able to take his assistance and had to postpone the hearing seeking his comment, adding that till such time the commission cannot accept the report of the government.

NHRC observed that Nagaland did not have sufficient accessibility to health care. He said health being the basic right, the commission impressed upon the state government to make sufficient availability of doctors and para medical staffs, medicine and equipments.

Justice Murugesan said

people were ignorant of their rights and said the commission has asked the government officials to conduct programmes on human rights at schools, colleges and police academy and the commission will fund the programmes.

Justice Murugesan said that the commission has taken cognizance of the recovery of the decomposed bodies of nine people in Dimapur in January 2014 and also expressed anguish over the case of encroachments in Intangki National park.

In this regard, he said the chief secretary assured to collect report from the police officer and submit the report to the commission.

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DIMAPUR, APR 24 (NPN): Nagaland Governor PB Acharya has urged State government to set up Nagaland State Human Rights Commission at the earliest to ensure human rights of the citizens of the State.

PRO quoting Acharya, said that creation of State Human Rights Commission at the state level has been provided under protection of Human Rights Act of 1993. In this regard, Acharya viewed that every State should have a State Human Rights Commission, which would inquire the violations of human rights. “Human Rights are not just about the civil liberties, police torture, police custody or extra judicial killings but also includes daily and basic needs like education, public health, food, agriculture, employment and livelihood issue”, he said.

Acharya also said that human rights are relevant to everyone and not just to those who face repression or mistreatment, and therefore, called upon NGOs to motivate and educate the people about human rights.

Further, Acahrya while welcoming the NHRC team, hoped that the commission would have a purposeful and meaningful discussion with the stakeholders.

Kim Jong-un warns of a ‘great war’ with US LO N D O N, A P R 2 4 (AGENCIES): North Korea’s despotic leader Kim Jong-un has warned a ‘great war’ is on the horizon after increasing tensions with the US. President Trump this week sent the USS Carl Vinson to carry out exercises in the Korean peninsula - an overt demonstration against the totalitarian regime.

Acknowledging the threat, North Korea’s state media wrote: ‘If the US provokes the DPRK even a bit, its army and people will start a great war of justice for national reunification without hesitation. “The U.S. has now gone seriously mad. It is mulling frightening the DPRK and achieving something with nuclear strategic bombers, nuclear carriers, etc. “However, the army and people of the DPRK will never be browbeaten by such bluffing.” Russian tanks were also dispatched and reached

Excess appointments of non-locals in PWD (H): NLC Says 9% of regularized & non regularized employees in PWD (NH) are non-locals

Justice Murugesan speaking at the open hearing in Kohima.

Gov asks govt to set up HRC

larized posts (13) were direct appointees. An under EE Tuensang division, 97% of regularized posts and 98% of non regularized posts were directly appointed.

NLC said the facts and figures have been brought to public domain for the government to clarify its position on excessive appointment of non locals and to disprove allegation that government jobs in the state were being sold out to non Locals at exorbitant rate.

Urging every citizen to react responsibly, NLC said “else children’s education is becoming meaningless and educated youth having no place and purpose in life.”

NLC said it was determined to fight for “sons/ daughters of the soil” no matter what. In this regard, the party has called upon likeminded citizens to join hands to accomplish the mission, sooner than later.

the land border with North Korea. Following a failed missile test last Sunday, fears that North Korea is preparing a sixth nuclear bomb test have been growing.

Kim Jong-un appears determined to achieve nuclear armament posing a threat to mainland US. Despite this, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for Donald Trump to exercise restraint

when dealing with North Korea. Trump has pressed Xi to exert greater pressure against North Korea, given China’s status as the country’s sole economic lifeline and major ally. Trump also spoke Monday with and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and they agreed to urge North Korea to refrain from what Abe called provocative actions.

Will strike if N. Korea attacks military base: US United States could strike North Korea if it attacks a U.S. military base or tests an intercontinental ballistic missile, President Donald Trump’s U.N. ambassador said Monday.

In several television interviews, Nikki Haley praised China’s involvement in trying to pressure North Korea to cease missile testing and criticized Pyongyang’s leader, Kim Jong Un, as unstable and paranoid.

Asked about the threshold for U.S. action, Haley told NBC’s “Today Show” that “if you see him attack a military base, if you see some sort of intercontinental ballistic missile, then obviously we’re going to do that.” Haley said the U.S. wasn’t looking for a fight and wouldn’t attack North Korea “unless he gives us reason to do something.”

Wild elephants rampage RTA Dmu issues directives APR 24 (NPN): Regional Transat new Wokha village DIMAPUR, port Authority (RTA) Dimapur, has directed DIMAPUR, APR 24 (NPN): A herd of wild ele pha nts on April 23 night reportedly strayed into N e w Wo k h a village and destroyed houses, farm huts, crops and plantation. A house damaged by VDB secre- elephants. tary, Chichamo Kithan, said the elephants were still roaming in and around the village posing danger to lives of the villagers. He also said that the presence of many wild elephants in the area has caused huge economic loss to the villagers in terms of damaged crops, houses, fencing, plantation etc. for the past many years.

Kithan said the villagers could not cultivate any crops leaving the poor farmers with no option for survival. In this regard, the village has requested the wild life department to look into the matter and provide assistance

the drivers of autorickshaws to accommodate the passenger as per the seating capacity and said that accommodating passenger beside the driver was strictly prohibited.

This was one of the rules passed at a meeting on April 20, 2017 under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner and chairman RTA, Dimapur. In a press release, the district transport officer and secretary RTA, Dimapur, Lovikali Yepthomi, stated that all autorickshaws were made mandatory to fix safety rod on the right side of the passenger seat. It also stated that autorickshaw was prohibited to ply on the highway beyond Patkai Bridge.

Further, the local/zonal taxi fare has been revised w.e.f. May 1, 2017 – Chumukedima to Kohima and vice versa @Rs.200 per passenger and Chumukedima to Medziphema and vice versa @Rs. 80 per passenger.

Meanwhile, the private bus operators (inter state/inter district and Assam line busses) operation from the Blue Hill Station, Golaghat road stretch have been directed to shift to Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) Purana Bazar w.e.f. May 1, 2017. The RTA Dimapur has cautioned that strict action would be taken for non compliance and that defaulters would be penalized as per the Motor Vehicle Act. K Y M C

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‘VDBs are good developmental tool’

Director, RD Metsubo Jamir along with RD officials during the Panchayati Raj Day celebration at RD directorate on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland, at present, has 1234 Village Development Boards (VDBs) and since the state is not under 73rd Amendment, director Rural Development (RD), Metsubo Jamir, the state was “literally given a free hand on our developmental aspect”.

Addressing a gathering at the observation of “National Panchayati Raj Day” organised by department of RD on Monday, Jamir said “our VDBs are

very powerful institutions and very good development tool that our state has integrated.”

While dwelling on the origin of the Panchayati Raj Act, Jamir said it was from the rural development department that the initiative to declare and to implement the Panchayati Raj Act was taken.

He said that Nagaland had the Village Council Act in place and the Government of India wanted to

assimilate and incorporate the Village Council Act into the Panchayati Raj Act and to legislate the process.

Stating that Panchayats were in existence since the 1800s, Jamir said that this was a semblance of the British rule when they wanted to have local self government but then it was not legislated.

Jamir said the real process of the empowerment of centralization

NSCN (I-M) informs Dmu business community DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has informed that shop registration and labour/ work permit card in and around Dimapur area has been put on halt till it has been streamlined and until further order.

In a release, NSCN (I-M) MIP informed that the order has been issued as per the directive of the secretary, ministry of kilo affairs.

All shop owners/keepers, labourers concerned have been asked to cooperate.

NSCN (I-M) cautions hotels, business establishments In a separate release, NSCN (I-M) has cautioned owners of business estab-

lishments, hotels, restaurants, etc, in Dimapur to restrain from indulging in unwanted activities.

In a statement, NSCN (I-M) regional secretary UT, Ghokuto Chishi said that despite repetitive cautions, it has become a daily routine where “indoctrination” immoral activities take place in hotels, various hotels and restaurants not maintaining hygienic and business owners indulging in daylight robbery by replacing the price tags.

In this regard, the NSCN/GPRN UT directed all hotels to strictly check the identity of the customers before checking them

in. It also urged the hotels, restaurants and food stalls to maintain hygienic conditions. Secretary UT also warned that anybody found deceiving the price label would be held accountable.

It further stated that the stringent action and penalty would be initiated against the defaulters as the action would be “unpardonable”.

The UT has sought cooperation from all the NGOs, public leaders and various sections when NSCN was propagating the “fore warning signal to watch out for we cannot succumb to allow our enemies to triumph over our adversity”.

happened because the government wanted to make a uniform law like the Village Council Act all over the country even though each Panchayat had their own act of procedures and each town/ward had their own way of doing things.

He said Nagaland was exempted from the Panchayati Raj Act because the Act entailed elections where each member had to be elected. Jamir added that the election process was the same as electing an MLA to the Legislative Assembly conducted by the State Election Commission and each Panchayat chairman was empowered through a general consensus.

The programme was chaired by joint director, RD, K. Neibou Sekhose while invocation was pronounced by joint director, RD Neizovonuo. Additional directors, RD, Imlimeren Jamir and Nolegol Angami also spoke on the occasion.

MTC held convocation prog at Mon DIMAPUR: Mon Theological College (MTC) held its convocation programme for 38 graduates on April 21 under the theme “Towards abundant life” at Mon with finance secretary NBCC, Rev. T.W. Yamyap as the guest speaker.

Act of dedication was done by lecturer, Mankang after which executive secretary KBBB, Rev. Chemyuh consecrated the graduates with prayer. The programme was chaired by lecturer, Tangtok and ended with a benediction by literature secretary KBBB, Peihwang.

ZWUD organises get together prog DIMAPUR: Zapami Welfare Union Dimapur (ZWUD) organized its get together program on April 22 at Kuzhami Baptist Church, Chumukedima.

The resolution adoption cum nomination committee headed by Nguzonyi Wetsah read out the resolutions of the ZWUD and the rules were adopted by the gathering.

In the programme, Nguzonyi Wetsah, Senowekha K Kenye and Kedutsolo Wetsah exhorted the gathering.

The programme was chaired by ZWUD chairman, Kennedy Khutso, opening prayer was pronounced by Zechepe Kreo and opening song was sung

by Lhiche-u Khutso.

The meeting also elected new office bearers of the ZWUD for the tenure 2017 -2020 headed by Kennedy Khutso as chairman and Zechepe Kreo as vice chairman along with eight members and three advisors.

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AAA committee meeting of higher edn

AAA committee after the meeting the conference hall of higher education.

DIMAPUR: First Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) Committee meeting of Higher Education, Nagaland was convened on April 21 at the conference hall of Higher Education.

A press statement by OSD (SLQAC), Atula Aier, stated that the members deliberated on framing the AAA guidelines, external academic audit and the need to constantly evaluate implementation of the activities at institutions and bridge the gaps if any with suitable measures to ensure

overall improvement of functional efficiency of the colleges.

It stated that state project director Rashtriya Uchctar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), Menuokholie Kire, stressed on the need to formally prepare guidelines for AAA and to effectively implement AAA as a tool in higher education institutions for continuous quality improvement.

Kire fur ther highlighted that the ministry of HRD, Higher Education, RUSA and National As-

sessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) wanted regular conduct of AAA to help achieve excellence in the Higher Education sector.

Additional director, Kuholi Chishi, convener, AAA Committee, who chaired the meeting, also highlighted the purpose of academic and administrative audit and cited the need to have a structural system of internal and external review to monitor and evaluate higher education institutions.

YTF organises elders’ day-cum-medical camp

DIMAPUR: Yor übami Thinkers’ Forum (YTF) on April 22 organised “Pethimi Tüsozho” (Elders Day)cum-free medical camp at Yorüba Village with Zaseyi Veswüh, director, Children Ministry, Akash Deep, Arunachal, as main speaker.

Addressing the gath-

ering of elders, Zaseyi stressed on the power of prayer and exhorted the elders to continue building close relationship with God, saying “everything is possible through Him.” Elders are the most precious gift and blessing to the village, Zaseyi added. He later

led in the prayer exchange.

Vesolhu, VCC Yoruba village, also extended greetings on the occasion.

Earlier, Rev. T.Phesao invoked God’s blessings.

Act of blessing was pronounced by Pusayi Lohe, Rüna sekrüo (village oldest man/person) and benedic-

tion by Rev. P. Lohe.

The programme was followed by free medical camp organised with Doctors and nurses from CHC Chozuba Town, PHC Dzulha and PHC Yorüba.

Altogether 153 elders above 70 years of age attended the function.

CBCC organises ‘men conference’ at Pfutsero

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state general election. It also resolved to “stand against any political ideology/party that worked against and suppress Christians”. It committed to take care of God’s creation, plant trees and preserve flora and fauna.

Those who had attended the conference voted and signed clean election pledge card on April 23. Gospel speakers were Rev. Dr. V. K. Nuh, Rev. Khrutsoi Luruo, Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, Rev. Dr. Tseibu Rutsa and the Section of the gathering at ‘Chakhesang men conference’. resources persons were DIMAPUR: Chakhesang teous living”, the release solved to commit in elect- Neichute Doulo, VekhonBaptist Church Council stated that the conference ing God-fearing leaders in eyi Venuh, and Khriehuzo (CBCC) organised its first deliberated on clean elec- the forthcoming Nagaland Lohe. “men conference” from tion and adopted several April 21-23 at CBCC Mis- resolutions. In the confersion Centre, T. Chikri, ence resolved to unanPfutsero. imously give their best A press note by CBCC to live a righteous life in executive secretary, Dr. Christ. It also resolved Vezopa Tetseo stated that to follow the Nagaland men numbering 1610 reg- Baptist Church Council istered from 99 churches, (NBCC) and Chakhesang with about 2000 people in clean election movement and around Pfutsero town (CCEM) guidelines and to attended the conference. support and work towards Apart from discussing clean election. various topics under “righThe conference re-

news in brief

DCC Mon coordination meeting: District Congress Committee (DCC) Mon has convened a coordination meeting on April 28 at Congress Bhavan, Mon. All ACCC, NPCC &DCC members and frontal organizations have been asked to attend the meeting.

LVC to organize mass social work: Lingrijan Village Council (LVC) would be organizing a mass social work in commemoration of World Malaria Day on April 25 from 6 a.m. to 8 .a.m. All the citizens of Lingrijan have been asked to take part in the social work.

NPF Tseminyu consultative meeting: NPF Tseminyu division has convened a consultative meeting with central office bearers on April 29 at 10 a.m. at Tseminyu town hall. All the division office bearers, village units and all frontal organizations have been requested to attend the meeting.

YVC general meeting: Yanthamo Village Council (YVC) has convened annual general meeting on April 29, 7 a.m. at Yanthamo village community hall. One member from each household including those residing in other districts has been asked to attend the meeting to discuss the important village developmental issues.

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WEATHER FORECAST April 25

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A thunderstorm in the area

32 26

Aizawl

Variably cloudy with t-storms 27 19

Guwahati A thunderstorm in the area

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Imphal

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Neiba Kronu addressing the gathering on Monday. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, APR 24 (NPN): Neiba Kronu, MLA, has stressed on the need for good infrastructure, better connectivity and financial stability in the state for Naga society to develop.

He was addressing Pfutseromi Youth Society 68th annual session cum Tsukhenyie festival as the chief guest at Pfutseromi village under Phek district on Monday.

The MLA also lamented that developmental activities take time to complete due to “red tapism and other bottlenecks”. However, Neiba assured to implement

various proposals of 201415 developmental activities in future.

He also informed the gathering about a new scheme of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) initiated by him in Pfutsero, Kohima and Longleng for improving the financial status of the rural womenfolk.

The MLA also highlighted on the potential of tourism and hospitality in the area and asked the people to cooperate and sacrifice for all round development. Neiba also extended Tsukhenyie greetings to the gathering.

The programme was

chaired by PYS, ex-president, Lhiwepelo Rinse, invocation was said by PTBC deacon, Lonyo Mero, greetings by VCC, Neikhwetso Mero, vote of thanks by PYS vice president, Kope Mero and benediction by PBC deacon, Lhiwenyi Kapfo.

The programme was attended by the government officials, VCCs & VDBs from neighbouring villages, public leaders, well wishers and the villagers. The programme was followed by the grand Tsukhenyie feast.

After the formal function, the MLA had an interaction with central party office bearers along with the area NPF office bearers.

DDLSA, ZDLSA conduct legal awareness seminar

Dimapur District Legal Services Authority team with students of Bethesda Higher Secondary School.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) organized a legal awareness seminar at Bethesda Higher Secondary School (BHSS) Walford Colony, Dimapur on April 24.

Speaking on The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, secretary DDLSA and chief judicial magistrate, Dimapur Ajongba Imchen, stressed on how legal aid could

be availed by common people. He also highlighted on the main purpose of organizing legal awareness seminar.

Lecture on Right to Information was delivered by panel lawyer DDLSA Vimeo, child abuse by panel lawyer DDLSA Sentimenla, environment protection by panel lawyer DDLSA Dziivinuo Chadi, cyber crime/anti-ragging by panel lawyer DDLSA Zuchumpeni and consum-

er Act by panel lawyer DDLSA Rokovitsu Khate.

The seminar was chaired by panel lawyer DDLSA ZachariaTetseo and welcome address was delivered by principal BHSS, M.K. Money.

ZDLSA: Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) conducted legal awareness programme at Old Town Colony Prayer Fellowship on Sunday with panel lawyer ZDLSA, Easter

LBES Lothatsu organises revival crusade at Wokha town

Section of the congregation at LBES revival crusade.

DIMAPUR: Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho Sanrhyutsu (Lotha Baptist Churches Association) organized a three-day revival crusade under the theme, “Revive us, O Lord” at public ground, Wokha town from April 21 to 23.

A press note by LBES media committee convenor, Renthungo Yanthan stated that the revival programme was initiated with a view to renew and recommit the need to draw closer to God and His word.

The dedication of the meeting hall and unveiling of the banner at public ground, Wokha Town was done by Rev. N. T. Murry with scripture reading and prayer.

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wherein resource persons pastor DLBC Rev. Zanao Mozhui and associate pastor DLBC, Rev. Chumben Kyon gave presentations from Biblical and social perspectives respectively.

LBES also made a resolution, wherein the congregation took a pledge administered by LBES executive secretary, Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha to advocate clean election and to choose leaders who would serve and lead the people with righteousness.

At the closing of the revival program, Pastor Lotha Baptist Church, Purana Bazar, Dimapur, Rev. C. Yanthan led the candlelight service, where congregation numbering fourteen to fifteen thousand raised lit candles singing to the tune “Let your

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light shine” asking God to revive the Lotha community.

During the three-day program special songs were presented by the Wokha Town Baptist Church, Kohima Lotha Baptist Church and staff of LBES. The speakers for the revival program were pastor KLBC, Rev. Mhathung Yanthan; pastor Senjum Baptist Church, Dimapur, Rev. John Ovung; principal Golden Crown College Dimapur, Rev. Dr. Nzan Odyuo; missionary to Nepal Rev L. K. Tsanglao and LBES executive secretary, Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha.

The revival was sponsored by the Wokha Town Baptist Church, Kohima Lotha Baptist Church and Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church.

H. Yepthomi, as resource person.

According to a release

by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, the resource person informed that ignorance of law was not an excusable defense in legal adjudication and the general presumption was that everyone should be aware of his/ her legal rights and duties covered under various statutes.

She also spoke on cyber crimes, POCSO Act, prohibition of smoking under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), Legal Aid and Services and Civic sense.

The programme attended by around 100 Sunday School students of Path Finders and Unique Link Groups (aged 13-21 years), PLVs, panel lawyers, retainer lawyers and ZDLSA officials ended with an interactive session.

RD minister inaugurates guest house at Chen town DIMAPUR: Minister for Rural Development, C.L. John inaugurated guest house at Chen town constructed by Urban Development Department funded under the 10% Lump Sum Scheme for North Eastern States including Sikkim, Ministry of Urban Development, government of India on April 22.

Addressing the gathering at the inaugural function C.L. John thanked the government for funding the project at Chen town which was located in one of the remotest area bordering Myanmar.

The minister also urged the management committee of the guest house to make sure that the building was maintained with utmost care for operation and maintenance as per the guidelines laid down by the government.

T h e b u i l d i n g wa s dedicated by Chen Town Baptist Church associate Pastor Pango Konyak. The programme was chaired by joint director (UD) S. Takatuba Aier, who also delivered the welcome address, brief report was given by executive engineer (UD) Er. Ketouzo Peseyie, speech on behalf of Chen Town Council was delivered by head GB Chen Town Honje Konyak and vote of thanks was delivered by UDO, Mon town Pat Keyhie. The guest house would cater to the increasing demand for accommodation for public, officials and tourists visiting Chen town.

CHILDLINE Dmu conducts ‘open house awareness programme’

Children along with CHILDLINE members at open house awareness.

DIMAPUR: CHILDLINE Dimapur conducted an open house awareness programme on April 22 at Ekrani Pathar, Dimapur with the children of “Bridge of Hope”.

A press note by CHILDLINE Dimapur intern student, Ranjana Saha stated that the programme was aimed at reaching out to the children by creating a platform for the children to know the prevailing rights.

It stated that around 100 children from different backgrounds and communities from the age group of five to fifteen participated.

The release stated that

the children were taught about their rights and how they could reach out to CHILDLINE for help by dialing 1098 at anytime of the day. The importance of the number 1098 was stressed out to the children and that the facility has been provided to children falling under the age of 18 years and below.

Centre coordinator, Lozua Kape, also gave demonstration to the children about protecting their body and in case of violation.

Kape informed the children that they could contact 1098 by themselves or seek

help from a concerned adult who would help them to dial the number and report their grievances.

The programme started with children presenting an invocation followed by welcome song, Bible reading and offering session.

CHILDLINE pamphlets were distributed for further information. Nutrition, educational materials and counselling were also provided to children.

“Bridge of Hope” is a project undertaken by the Believers Church to provide quality informal education to underprivileged children.

MARCOFED board of directors meet

DIMAPUR: MARCOFED held its 99th board of directors meeting on April 24 in Head Office Dimapur with advisor cooperation and chairman MARCOFED, A. Imtilemba Sangtam.

In his welcome speech, Imtilemba expressed optimism that under the present board members MARCOFED would grow in carrying out its avowed objectives.

Secretary co-operation, Lithrongla

G.Chishi, encouraged MARCOFED to facilitate at the grass root levels and link them with marketing channels.

RCS Wepe Ritse encouraged affiliation of primary level societies with MARCOFED, establishing LPG depots in all the districts and marketing of agri-produce.

At the meeting Dr. Aotoshi, Echaba Tea Growers Society was elected as the vice chairman.

Legal aid clinic at Kubolong DIMAPUR: Legal aid clinic was inaugurated at Kubolong, Mokochung under the Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA) by EAC Kubolong, Tongdiba Tongpi T. Sangtam on Monday.

Sangtam acknowledged MDLSA for opening the clinic and appealed the public to avail the services provided by DLSA. The resource persons at the inauguration programme were secretary MDLSA, PhuletoYeptho and JMFC assistant public prosecutor Mokokchung Apong Thongliu and retainer lawyer MDLSA I. Imkong Jamir. The programme was followed by a discussion hour.

NVBDCP Nagaland on World Malaria Day DIMAPUR: National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) Nagaland, directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland, has informed that every year April 25 is observed as World Malaria Day. The theme for 2017 is “End Malaria for good”.

NVBDCP Nagaland has informed that it was working closely with the department of NVBDCP, New Delhi in order to achieve malaria elimination in the state by 2030.

Towards this end, NVBDCP Nagaland the involvement of other intersectoral departments like Urban Development, Agriculture, Public Health Engineering, Work and Housing, Municipals, Fisheries, Education, NGOs, private health providers etc was pertinent.

NVBDCP Nagaland has also appealed to the community at large to contribute in means by keeping the surroundings clean, doing away with stagnant water, accepting Indoor residual spray, daily usage of LLIN/bed nets and education oneself on the aspects of prevention and awareness of malaria.

It has requested the people to seek for early diagnosis and complete treatment as blood test and anti-malarial drugs are provided free of cost in all government health centers.

NVBDCP Nagaland said the goal of malaria elimination from the State could be translated into reality through effective partnerships from line departments, involvement of communities and stakeholders to help achieve this goal.

KVK Kma organizes trg

DIMAPUR: One day farmers’ training organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kohima was conducted at Kigwema village on April 18. Resource persons, SMS Agronomy, Imtisenla conducted training on SRI; SMS Soil, Zhiete gave training on importance of liming on our acidic soils and training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) was conducted by SMS plant pathology Micheal Pienyii. During the training, lime was distributed to each of the 41 trainees. The programme was chaired by Keviyieno.

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Centre committed to grant ST status to 6 Assam communities

New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI): The central government is committed to grant ST status to six communities in Assam and it is working in this direction, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said Monday.

He said this at a tripartite meeting with representatives of the six communities and Assam government held at North block here.

“We are committed to grant ST status to six OBC communities in Assam.

The central government has already set up a committee to examine the proposal and it is working on it,” he told the meeting.

Granting of Scheduled Tribes status to the six communities - Moran, Muttock, Tai Ahom, Koch-Rajbongshi, Sootea and Tea Tribes - was a political promise of the BJP. The BJP-led alliance had assumed power in Assam last year.

The pro-talks faction of ULFA too had been seeking ST status to the six communities of Assam.

The modality commit-

tee, headed by Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry, Rina Mitra is consulting the Assam government and all other stake-holders.

It is examining various issues for suggesting the modalities for the required reservations and shifting the existing reservation for these communities from OBC to ST. The committee will submit its report on June 30 and the central government is expected to move further on the basis of its recommendations.

The committee is also looking into that the interests of existing tribal communities is ensured and a mechanism is framed to ensure fairness of reservations within these six communities and related security considerations, a Home Ministry official said.

The grant of tribal status to these six communities will lead to 50 per cent population of Assam becoming tribal or Assam turning into a tribal-dominated state.

NERFFSO executive meeting held GRP seizes 3 kg gold

Incessant rain trigger landslides in Arunachal Pradesh

Correspondent

New Delhi, Apr 24: Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his Assam counterpart Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday promised Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal that the 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Project would be put track on back immediately and there would no further delay in the project.

During the meeting with the two north-eastern states chief ministers, Goyal took a comprehensive review of issues relating to Power /Hydro Power Development of Arunachal Pradesh.

“This project has been stuck for a long time. It is perhaps time to kick start this project as local residents of Arunachal Pradesh have huge expectations from this project, which will be a first step in realizing the hydro dream

of the state,” Khandu told Goyal.

Khandu also asked the Power ministry to fast track he Khuppi-BomdilaTawang 132 KV Transmission Line and BomdilaKalaktang 132 KV Transmission Line in which the Union Power minister directed the chairman and maanging director of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd to start implementation of work of this line over the next few months.

The Chief Minister also raised the issue of providing local employment for the youth of Arunachal Pradesh in Hydro Power Project being implemented by government-owned North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO).

To this, Goyal directed CMD NEEPCO to visit Arunachal Pradesh and discuss with the Chief Minister on the demands

of local youth for employment.

On the issue of establishing a Centre of Hydro Power Excellence to build Local engineering capabilities for project preparation in Arunachal, Union Minister Power agreed to support this project and house it in North East Regional Institute of Science and Technology.

Union Minister Power impressed on the need for 100% consumer metering to cut down losses and even offered to Finance this initiative completely.

While informing that Kameng (600 MW) and Pare (110 MW) hydropower projects are scheduled to be commissioned this year after much delay, Khandu requested Goyal to firmly advise NEEPCO to complete these two projects this year only without further delay. “Apparently, Kameng has been pro-

jected for completion for January 2018 and Pare by December 2017. NEEPCO authorities are indicating slippage of timelines again by a few months”, Khandu said while asking the Union Minister to issue a firm direction to the PSU to respect the given deadline and time frame.

While requesting the ministry to expedite the proposals of Rs 83.32 crores which has been submitted for gap funding of incomplete projects under Prime Minister package in border villages totaling to nearly 30 MW capacity and for financial support of Rs 580.89 crores submitted to MNRE for 64 micro mini and small hydro projects with a capacity of 27.7 MW, Khandu justified that these proposals are meant for border villages illumination and therefore need to be accorded positive priority.

biscuits, 5 kg opium

Members of NERFFSO during the executive meeting at Guwahati on April 22.

D i ma p u r , A p r 2 4 (NPN): The executive meeting of North East Region Freedom Fighter’s Successor’s Organisation (NERFFSO) was held in the premises of Hotel Grand Starline, Guwahati on April 22. The meeting was chaired by Hiranmoni Phukan, president NERFFSO and senior

advocate Guwahati High Court, Assam.

Two senior leaders from north east region, Golap Sarma, chief advisor NERFFSO and Panel Advocate government of Assam, Guwahati High Court and Dr./ Er.Vikuotuolie Angami, advisor NERFFSO, retired engineer-in-chief, govern-

ment of Nagaland exhorted the meeting.

The house also discussed and resolved on the future plan and organizational affairs of the freedom fighter’s family as well as successors, said Hiranmoni Phukan, president and N. Neilo Koza, working president NERFFSO in a press release.

Guwahati, Apr 24 (PTI): Gold biscuits weighing three kg, five kg opium and 14 kg ganja (marijuana) were seized at Guwahati Railway station by the Government Railway Police from four persons, including three women, travelling in three separate trains.

During routine checking today, 14 pieces of gold biscuits worth approximately Rs 1 crore was seized from a 19-year old man identified as Md Sadid Kamal Mondal, a resident of West Bengal and travelling the Kolkatabound Saraighat Express, a Government Railway Police officer told PTI. The contraband ganja worth over Rs 1 lakh was seized from a woman identified as Lalmoni Dewa of West Bengal, travelling from Dimapur in Na-

galand by the Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express today, the official said.

T h e G o ve r n m e n t Railway Police also made a seizure last night recovering five kg opium worth more than Rs 15 lakh in the international market from two women - Phamgian Binakshi Lila and Thangiam Uma Devi - both residents of Manipur and travelling to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal by the Brahmaputra Mail.

Investigations are on and the arrested persons are being interrogated, the officer said.

On April 4, Government Railway Police had seized 26 gold biscuits weighing nearly four kg and valued at over Rs 2 crore from a person travelling by the Kolkata-bound Indrani Express, the officer said.

Itanagar, Apr 24 (PTI): Incessant pre-monsoon rain over the past few days has triggered landslides and flood-like situation in many parts of Arunachal Pradesh throwing normal life out of gear.

The continuous downpour has caused havoc in the state capital inundating a portion of the NH-415 and causing landslides in certain areas, official sources said today. Three construction workers were killed in a landslide at Palin Town under Kra Daadi district on Saturday last. The situation in various districts was also grim with reports of landslides pouring in. Heaps of debris carried by rainwater has blocked several stretches of the NH-415.

Water level of many major rivers and their tributaries has been rising considerably, the reports said.

Mnp RD&PR minister promises 100 days job under MGNREGA Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 24: Manipur rural development and panchayati raj (RD&PR) minister Th Biswajit Monday promised 100 days of jobs under the MGNREGA from current fiscal year.

Manipur is at the very bottom among India’s 29 states by providing only 29.38 days of jobs between April 2016 and March 2017, according to a recent performance report of the Union Rural Development

Ministry.

Addressing National Panchayat Day observation here at Panchayat Bhawan, the RD&PR minister slammed the ousted Congress government for the poor performance of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the state.

While the poor people were waiting for the job as guaranteed by the MGNREGA, Congress government had ignored it. “The

AFFIDAVIT NO. 01AA765315

Regd. No 2470

Dated : 12/04/2017

I, Puchong, S/o Late Lam, R/o Pangsha Old Village, Tuensang, Nagaland have changed my name from Puchong Khiam/ Puchong Khiamniungan/ L. Puchong to Puchong as per affidavit.

DP-3776

NO.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2012-13/25/

Dated Kiphire the 7th April 2017.

NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Atsala, W/o Late Thsithrise VG of Amahator Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late Thsithrise VG serving under the establishment of Office of the Deputy Commandant Village Guard, Kiphire District, and who was expired on 12/11/2016.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F 2. G.I.S 3. F.B.F 4. Pension case, 5. Any other dues etc. From the Office of the Deputy Commandant Village Guard, Kiphire, Nagaland.

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

(DR. TINOJONGSHI CHANG) Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire:: Nagaland DC-3779B NO.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2012-13/74

Dated Kiphire the 20th April’ 2017

NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Shithsangla Sangtam, Wife of Late Kiumusu Sangtam VG of Longthonger Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/ immovable properties of her husband Late Kiumusu Sangtam VG serving under the establishment of the Deputy Commandant Village Guard, Kiphire District, who was expired on 11/03/2017.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F 2. G.I.S 3. F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc. From the Office of the Deputy Commandant Village Guard, Kiphire District.

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

(SEDEVIKHO KHRO) DC-3779A Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire:: Nagaland

previous Congress government had not taken up any steps to provide 100 days jobs,” he alleged.

The minister, who talked at length on various issues which previous government had left unaddressed, said that the problem faced by the rural people in getting birth certificate will be over in few days. “The issuance of birth certificates will soon be made through electronic modes,” he said.

Announcing that the

state government was all set to launch “Housing for All Scheme” in the state soon, Biswajit said that the government was targeting construction of 10,000 houses under the to-be launched scheme.

The minister further delved on the need to remove poverty from the state and said that the new government will work to reach all the poverty elevation schemes directly to the targeted beneficiaries.

Prime Minister Na-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND Dt, Wokha the 12th April 2017

NOTICE No. Judl-47/2015-16/ / Whereas, Smti. Pichamu, W/o Late Shri.

Khyolamo, a resident of Shaki Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw family pension, pertaining to PPO No. PEN/COM-15209/NL/V/16856 and to operate/ draw A/C No. 11766538887 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri. Khyolamo who expired on 04/04/2017.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and succession certificate shall be issued.

Hotolu Swu Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha : Nagaland DC-824

rendra Modi had already launched more than 126 schemes for the welfare of the people which are now being implemented through gram panchayats pradhans and zila parishads, he said while urging the pradhans and zila parishad members to be sincere in delivering the schemes to the people.

As part of the function, three Gram Panchayats of Keirao, Kyamgei and Kanglatombi were awarded under the Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan.

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Assam motor transport unions call for 24-hour ‘Chakka Bandh’ on April 25

GUWAHATI, APR 24 (AGENCIES): Assam is in for another round of protest with the state’s motor transport associations’ decision to launch a 24-hour strike in support of their various demands, on Tuesday. The statewide chakka bandh called by 4 unions- Asom Petroleum Mazdoor Union, All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation, All Assam Motor Shramik Federation and Sadou Asom Motor Shramik Jutiya Parishad, will start from 5 am on April 25.

The road transport workers have opposed the arbitrary decision of the centre in passing the Road Transport and Safety Bill 2015 against the interests of the workers and unnatural increase in the cost of insurance of vehicles in India.

NOTICE INVITING E-TENDERS

HEADQUARTERS 137 WORKS ENGINEERS, C/O 99 APO HQ 137 Works Engineers, C/o 99 APO on behalf of president of India invites online item rate/percentage rate/Lump bids on Single Stage two cover bid system for the following works :1.

Name of work

:

TERM CONTRACT FOR ARTIFICERS WORK IN MARRIED ACCOMMODATION AT MIL STN AGARTALA

2.

Estimated Cost

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15.50 Lakhs (Rupees fifteen lakhs fifty thousand only)

3.

Period of completion

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12 (twelve) Months

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Tender ID

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2017_ MES_115975_1

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AFFIDAVIT

Date 24/04/2017

MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Epeulung Mpanme has been filed by Mrs. Tsuktiyala (Alongla) relation-wife R/o Lungwiram Village to draw his :1. Pension, Salary dues, GPF, 2. Gratuity, 3. State Bank of India Saving Account.

4. State Bank of India Life - Saral Swadhan + Policy No. 1J029242002 5. Other Service/terminal benefits Who expired on 31.12.16.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 24th May 2017.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 24th Day of April 2017.

(G.H. Ramlia) Principal District & Sessions Dimapur : Nagaland DP-3786

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Smti. Late Neilhoubei Hussian has been filed by Smti.

Smti Sabina Sultana relation-children R/o Middle Point Colony, Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland to draw his :1. Pension No. Pen 7 com-12715/NL/F/, Salary Dues.

2. GPF, 3. LIC., 4. State Bank of India Saving Account No. 5. Other Service/terminal benefits Who expired on 30.08.16.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 24th May 2017.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 24th Day of April 2017.

(G.H. Ramlia) Principal District & Sessions Dimapur : Nagaland DP-3787

NOTICE

With prayers, Apple,Mha,Nzan,Longshi, rentsa, echung,Ruth & family members . ____________________________

MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICE

I, Smti. NRIBEMO LOTHA S/o. MHONTSEN, a permanent resident of Osa Colony, Baghty Town, Dist Wokha, Nagaland, do hereby declare and affirm as under; 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and a residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That, my appointment order my name has been entered as NRIBEMO LOTHA whereas in my children’s academic records and documents my name is entered as YANTSAO YANTHAN, but both the names are of the same and one person.

3. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and actual name is Shri. NRIBEMO LOTHA as recorded in my appointment Order/Service Book, henceforth it shall be used in all my future undertakings and records.

4. That this affidavit is made absolute wherein nothing has been concealed to mislead any institution/authority whatsoever.

Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day the 24th of April 2017.

DEPONENT DC-825

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AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION Date : 12/04/17

CHANGING OF NAME/SURNAME I, Shri. S. Inato Aye, S/o. Lt Sakiye, permanent resident at Itovi Village and presently residing at Satoi Town, under Zunheboto District, Nagaland do hereby affirm and declare as follows :1. I am a bonafide citizen of Indian belonging to Sumi Naga tribe resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That due to mistake and clerical error my name has been entered as, Inato Aye in my Service Appointment Order.

3. That the name S. Inato Aye and Inato Aye are one and the same person.

4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of correcting my name where Inato Aye, is written, it should read, correct and understand as S. Inato Aye for all official purpose.

That the statements made in paragraph 1& 4 of the affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge.

Deponent Solemnly declare before me the deponent on this day 12/04/17 who is identified by S. Inato Aye. 1st Class Magistrate/Public Notary Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-3772 Regd. No. 1693/2017 Date : 24/04/2017

AFFIDAVIT

(Correction of name)

1. I, No. G/75348W, Rank : HAV/GD Name : Gyanendra Ghale, S/o Gopi Lal Chhetri presently serving at HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles, C/o 99 APO do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under :2. That I am presently serving in 6 Sector Assam Rifles, C/o 99 APO in the rank of HAV/GD bearing No. G/75348W. 3. That, the under mentioned names of my family members has been wrongly recorded in my service documents, and the same has been hereby corrected as under :

SL. No.

Old Name

Present Name

Relation

a.

Gopi Lal Chhetri

Ram Bahadur Ghale

Father

b.

Laxmi Chhetri

Laxmi Maya Ghale

Mother

4. That this affidavit made to declare as piece of evidence for all official purposes.

5. That the statements made in paragraph 1 to 03 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing false has been stated or concealed herein.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and swear before me on this day, the __ of April 2017.

Notary Public DP-3765

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PDP leader shot dead amid clashes in Srinagar Srinagar/New Delhi, APR 24 (AGENCIES/ IANS): Militants shot dead Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Gani Dar on Monday amid mounting tension and clashes between civilians and security forces in Kashmir.

Pulwama superintendent of police Rayees Mohammad Bhat told HT Dar -- Pulwama unit president of the state’s ruling party -was travelling in a car when motorcyle-borne militants opened fire on him and escaped.

The critically injured leader was shifted to Srinagar’s SMHS hospital and died on the way.

Medical superintendent of SMHS hospital, Dr Nazir Chowdary, said, “The person was brought dead. He is no more.”

He was hit with multiple bullets in his chest, a source said.

The attack came just hours after Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pressed for a dialogue with separatists in the state.

Mufti, who is under pressure in the face of fresh street protests in Kashmir, briefed Modi on the prevailing situation and the way forward.

Earlier this month, advocate Imtiyaz Ahmad Khan, who was associated

wit the National Conference, was shot dead at Pinjoora in Shopian district of South Kashmir.

Moreover, last week, a grainy short video had emerged showing Wali Mohammed Bhat, a supporter of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), apologising profusely and shouting anti-India slogans at gunpoint.

Kashmir has been rocked by massive street protests in recent months, especially after eight people were killed during an assembly election bypoll in Srinagar that saw the lowest turnout in decades.

Several leaders of the PDP have expressed fear that their base in Kashmir is fast eroding because of the party’s alliance with BJP and its stance on the protests.

The attack on the PDP leader came on the day fresh clashes broke out between protesters and security forces at SP College in Srinagar, police said. No casualties were reported in the incident.

Police said some students indulged in stonepelting, and police and security forces used batons to chase them away.

Colleges opened in Kashmir on Monday after a gap of five days as authorities shut higher education institutes in the wake of Valley-wide student protests last Monday against

Abdul Gani Dar alleged high-handedness of security forces with students in Pulwama.

Over a dozen policemen injured

At least fifteen policemen including three senior officers were injured on Monday in Srinagar during clashes between protesting students and security forces.

Students of the S.P. College, S.P. Higher Secondary School and the Government College for Women clashed with the forces in the city’s Maulana Azad Road area after these institutions re-opened on Monday.

“Fifteen policemen including the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain Parray, SP East (Srinagar) Sheikh Faisal, SubDivisional Police Officer (SDPO) Kothibagh, Imran are among the injured policemen”, a senior police officer said.

Refusing to join classes, the students came out on the roads to block traf-

fic on the busy road. Police showed restraint while dealing with stone pelting students. Water canons were used to disperse the protesting students.

Students brought down a brick wall inside the college campus and used the bricks to attack security forces.

Police said many students managed to come out of the school and college premises engaging in more intense clashes with the police.

“No pellet guns were used by the police to control the mob and this was done to avoid injuries to the protesting students,” the officer said. Tear smoke shells were used to quell the mob. Eye-witnesses said a motorcycle pillion rider was also hit by a brick hurled by the students.

The injured person was shifted to hospital for treatment. Markets in the Residency Road area and the city centre Lal Chowk were shut following the clashes. The situation was controlled after six hours, police said. Authorities had opened universities, colleges and higher secondary schools in the Kashmir Valley after over a week on Monday.

in Jammu and Kashmir amid continued unrest in the Kashmir Valley.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was given a detailed presentation on the latest ground situation in the state in the wake of violence since the April 9 bypoll to the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, official sources said.

They discussed the steps taken to bring back normalcy in the Valley, which has witnessed many protests and stone- pelting incidents in the recent past.

Singh discussed increased infiltration bids from across the border with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the top officials of the Home ministry, the paramilitary forces and the chiefs of the intelligence agencies.

The home minister directed the officials to ensure intensified vigil along the International Border and the Line of Control to foil attempts by the militants to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir during the summer, the sources said.

A possible strategy to deal with the challenges arising out of the increasing incidents of stone pelting on the security personnel was also discussed at the meeting, they said.

The home minister HM reviews situation and the top officials also reviewed the security situwith top officials ation across the country, The top security brass particularly along the westof the country on Mon- ern border -- from Punjab day reviewed the situation to Gujarat.

5 Financial issues Navy war room leak: Court led Mumbai family allows accused to go abroad to suicide: Cops M U M B AI , A P R 2 4 (AGENCIES): The Mumbai family, which was found hanging in their rented home in Kamothe on Sunday, was in financial trouble, said police.

The man, Indrajit Dutt, 50, who claimed he was an engineer, was jobless for seven years, said police. His wife, Dr Jasmine Patel, 45, ran a clinic near her house.

Patel could not go to the clinic for four months owing to health ailments, said police.

PS Bhatuse, sub-inspector, Kamothe police station, said, “The rent for the clinic was Rs10,000 a month, and the house Rs14,500 a month.

They owed the owner of the clinic Rs2 lakh in rent, and had not paid the house rent for the past three months.

Their contract got over on March 31, but they managed to request the landlord to allow them to stay for a few days.”

Their 15-year-old daughter, Oshin, had quit studies. “We are not sure if she had a learning disability.

We think she may have quit school over financial mess,” said Bhatuse. “We didn’t see her go to school. The family kept to themselves,” said Ravindra Srinivash Shetyam, chairman of the society. The police have traced Patel’s nephew to Madhya Pradesh. “We will get to know if the girl was the man’s daughter only after the family reaches the city on Tuesday,” the officer said.

Lt Kulbhushan Parashar NEW DELHI, APR 24 (AGENCIES): A special court has allowed a former navy officer, facing trial in the 2006 Naval War Room leak case, to go abroad for 25 days but asked him not travel to London where prime accused Ravi Shankaran, who has been absconding, is learnt to be living.

Special CBI Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal granted the relief to ex-naval lieutenant Kulbhushan Parashar who sought permission to travel to several countries including France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia and Greece from June 4 to July 1 for meetings and exploring business opportunities relating to food imports.

The court said Parashar will not be permitted to stay abroad beyond the permitted time and shall not seek extension on any ground,

including medical.

The 2006 Navy War Room leak case involves leakage of over 7,000 pages of sensitive defence information from the Naval War Room and the Air Headquarters, having a direct bearing on national security.

“He shall not contact any witnesses while abroad, he will not object to the examination of witnesses in his absence and in his absence, his counsel will accept all the notices on his behalf.

“It is also made clear that accused/applicant shall not travel to London, UK during this period where accused Ravi Shankaran (proclaimed offender in the case who is absconding), is stated to be residing”, the judge said in the order.

The CBI had opposed the plea, saying the case was at the stage of recording prosecution evidence and the trial was being expedited.

It had also alleged that there was a strong suspicion that Prashar may not return to India, which could delay the proceedings. It had said that Shankaran was residing in London and there were chances of Parashar fleeing from justice.

Parashar is facing trial along with four accused, including three former Naval officers.

Secy P.K. India is fifth largest military spender: SIPRI Bihar adopts GST; Nitish Cabinet Sinha gets one calls it ‘a historic moment’ year extension Houses were prorogued on March 31 in anticipation of passing of GST in Parliament and its coming to the state for the same. Leader of opposition in legislative council Sushil Kumar Modi, who had headed a ministerial committee on GST during NDA rule in Bihar, expressed happiness over adoption of GST related bills with the help of all the parties.

He expressed thanks to chief minister Nitish Kumar for standing in favour of GST from the beginning.

“On his advise, I had accepted chairmanship of GST as finance minister of the state during NDA rule,” the senior BJP leader said.

In the legislative assembly, bills related to GST were taken up in pre-lunch session and with ruling JD(U), RJD, Congress and even opposition BJP and its NDA partners in support of GST bill, it was adopted through voice vote.

Commercial Tax minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav had moved the Bihar Goods and Service Bill, 2017 and the Bihar Taxation (Amendment) bill, 2017. While all

the major parties were in favour of GST, JD(U), BJP and Congress tried to score over each other in taking credit in state Legislative Assembly over it. Sushil Modi praised Nitish Kumar for continuously being in support of GST even when BJP was opposed to it when he was heading a NDA ministry in Bihar.

“A statesman looks for good of next generation while a politician merely looks for next election while taking decision on such issues,” Yadav said in praise of Kumar. Leader of Opposition in Assembly Prem Kumar lauded the prime minister for the historic GST legislation which he said would help in checking corruption and increase investment.

NEW DELHI, APR 24 (AGENCIES): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday approved extension in service to Pradeep Kumar Sinha, IAS (UP:1977) as Cabinet Secretary for a further period of one year beyond June 12, ANI report stated.

Sixty one-year-old Sinha was in May 2015 named the Cabinet Secretary for a fixed two-year term. He took over the new assignment from June 13. Before his appointment to the post, he was serving as Power Secretary.

Sinha, a 1977 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, had succeeded Ajit Seth who held the position for four years. He has earlier served as the shipping secretary and has also held several other important positions in the union government and in his cadre state Uttar Pradesh.

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“The growth in US military expenditure in 2016 may signal the end of a trend of decreases in spending, which resulted from the economic crisis and the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Iraq,” the report said.

US spending last year remained 20% lower than its peak in 2010. “Despite continuing legal restraints on the overall US budget, increases in military spending were agreed upon by Congress,” said Aude Fleurant, director of the SIPRI Arms and Military Expenditure (AMEX) programme.

Military expenditure in Western Europe rose by 2.6% in 2016 and experts said this was linked to growing threat perceptions. There were spending increases in all but three countries in the region. Italy recorded the highest increase, with spending rising by 11%.

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The SIPRI report also said military spending in North America saw its first annual increase since 2010, while spending in Western Europe grew for the second consecutive year.

Global military expenditure rose for a second consecutive year to a total of $1686 billion, marking the first consecutive annual increase since 2011, when spending reached a peak of $1,699 billion. The report said spending continued to grow in Asia and Oceania, Central and Eastern Europe and North Africa.

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spender. Saudi Arabia was the third largest spender in 2015 but dropped to fourth position in 2016 as its spending fell by 30% to $63.7 billion despite its involvement in regional conflicts.

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PATNA, APR 24 (AGENCIES): Both the Houses of Bihar Legislature on Monday unanimously adopted the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill along with the Bihar taxation (Amendment) Bill, becoming the second state after Telangana to pave the way for roll out of the GST from July 1.

Bihar legislative assembly as well as Legislative Council adopted the Bills related to GST with one voice. Bihar became the second state after Telangana to ratify GST which needs nod of the states after its clearance in Parliament.

Chief minister Nitish Kumar speaking in the state Legislative Council described the passing of GST by all the parties together as “a historic moment.”

Expressing thanks to all the members, Kumar said Bihar has been in favour of GST from the beginning.

“Even after change of government, Bihar continued with its support to GST,” Kumar, who is heading the Grand Alliance government of JD(U), RJD and Congress, said. He said the budget session of the two

New Delhi, Apr 24 (AGENCIES): India was at fifth place on the list of the world’s highest spenders on defence in 2016 as global military expenditure rose for a second consecutive year to $1,686 billion, according to a new report.

New Delhi’s military expenditure grew by 8.5% last year to $55.9 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s annual report on defence spending.

The United States remained at the top of the list, with its military spending growing by 1.7% between 2015 and 2016 to $611 billion. Military expenditure

by China, the second largest spender, increased by 5.4% to $215 billion, a “much lower rate of growth than in previous years”, the report said. Russia hiked its spending by 5.9% to $69.2 billion, making it the third largest

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Ghost of Babri

fter a 25-year-long wait, the Babri Masjid demolition case is finally witnessing some progress after the Supreme Court Bench comprising of comprised Justices PC Ghose and RF Nariman- ruled that senior BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti among others will face conspiracy charges in the case. The maximum punishment that L K Advani and other Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders can face is five years in jail.Babri Masjid, a 16th century mosque, was demolished by kar sevaks on December 6, 1992 when Kalyan Singh was chief minister.

He is also among the accused but enjoys constitutional immunity since he is Governor of Haryana and will only be prosecuted after his gubernatorial term ends. Reacting to the development, Congress spokesperson Salman Soz said Uma Bharti and Kalyan Singh should resign and uphold the sanctity of their posts. There were two sets of cases relating to the demolition of the disputed structure on December 6, 1992. The first involved unnamed ‘karsevaks’ or volunteers, the trial of which is taking place in a Lucknow court, while the second set of cases relate to the VVIPs in a Rae Bareli court. With today’s SC order, both these cases are merged and will be heard in Lucknow. The apex court has directed the sessions judge in Lucknow to conduct the trial in the Babri demolition case on a daily basis, and that the judge will not be transferred. It also ruled out a fresh trial in the case. The Supreme Court has also ordered the CBI to ensure that witnesses are produced in court everyday so that there is no delay in the Babri demolition case trial. The trial will have to be completed in two years. This means that Advani and others would be tied down to the case till the final judgement.

The CBI had booked several BJP leaders including Advani, Joshi, Uma Bharti, Kalyan Singh and Vinay Katiyar but they were freed by a court in Raebareli of conspiracy charges. In 2010, the Allahabad High Court confirmed this decision. By ruling in favour of the CBI plea, the Supreme Court in effect also set aside the judgement of the Allahabad High Court which threw aside conspiracy charges against Advani and the BJP leaders. Lalu Prasad Yadav alleged that the CBI’s unusual doggedness to implicate senior BJP leaders had the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The conspiracy theory says that Modi did not want to make Advani as the next president and so with the case taking on a serious trials, there would be no chance for Advani to make the bid. However, a sense of sympathy prevailed within the BJP for Advani and other sidelined leaders. In particular, Advani is being seen as the scapegoat for a movement that had the blessing of the entire party. However, party insiders agreed that the Supreme Court verdict could breathe new life into the Ram temple issue which has already started gathering some steam after BJP’s big victory in Uttar Pradesh, and especially after Yogi Adityanath -- a product of the Ram temple movement. Even after being sidelined, Advani is still considered an alternative leader of the BJP by other opposition parties barring the Congress.

Perhaps this angle drives some credibility to Lalu Prasad’s Modi conspiracy theory. For the case, it might just take another turn if the vow to construct the mandir at the disputed site explodes in UP.

DailyDevotion Do You Worship The Work?

We are God’s fellow workers… —1 Corinthians 3:9 Beware of any work for God that causes or allows you to avoid concentrating on Him. A great number of Christian workers worship their work. The only concern of Christian workers should be their concentration on God. This will mean that all the other boundaries of life, whether they are mental, moral, or spiritual limits, are completely free with the freedom God gives His child; that is, a worshiping child, not a wayward one. A worker who lacks this serious controlling emphasis of concentration on God is apt to become overly burdened by his work.

He is a slave to his own limits, having no freedom of his body, mind, or spirit. Consequently, he becomes burned out and defeated. There is no freedom and no delight in life at all. His nerves, mind, and heart are so overwhelmed that God’s blessing cannot rest on him.

But the opposite case is equally true– once our concentration is on God, all the limits of our life are free and under the control and mastery of God alone. There is no longer any responsibility on you for the work. The only responsibility you have is to stay in living constant touch with God, and to see that you allow nothing to hinder your cooperation with Him. The freedom that comes after sanctification is the freedom of a child, and the things that used to hold your life down are gone. But be careful to remember that you have been freed for only one thing– to be absolutely devoted to your co-Worker.

We have no right to decide where we should be placed, or to have preconceived ideas as to what God is preparing us to do. God engineers everything; and wherever He places us, our one supreme goal should be to pour out our lives in wholehearted devotion to Him in that particular work. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might…” (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

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It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers. ~ James Thurber

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ast week I received a frantic email from a teacher in Puducherry. The school principal had decided to remove all the beehives on the trees and cut down all the lower branches so that they would not get any more. The real culprits were two children who had thrown stones at the beehive and had been bitten. I spoke to the principal and explained that she should give a lecture to the school on the importance of beehives and ask children to stay away from them.

There are so few bees left in India that we are on the brink of a major pollination crisis. Our lives, as we know them, are about to change – and yet the most important beings on the planet, bees, are not protected by law.

Bees pollinate one sixth of the flowering plants all over the world, which feed insects and birds, and 400 different kinds of fruit/ food plants. Basically, one third of everything you eat.

All of which will become extinct within five years if the bees disappear. And don’t let’s have any smart answers about “people can eat meat”, because the animals grown for meat also eat only plants so you will not have meat either.

There are 25,000 different species of bees in

just 9 families, of which the Apidae family, with the honeybee, the bumble bee and the carpenter bee, is the most common. All bees have stiff hair and pockets on their legs, allowing them to collect more pollen and be more efficient transporters of it between plants.

What is pollination?

It is the transfer of pollen from the male part of the flower, the anther, to the stigma, which is the female part of the flower. When this happens, a plant’s seed, nut, or fruit is formed.

Bees focus their energies on one species of plant at a time. By visiting the same flowers of a particular species in one outing, much higher quality pollination occurs – rather than spreading many different pollens to different plants, all plants of one species get an even distribution of vital pollen from others of its same species.

The bees are disappearing for one major reason: the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. I have repeatedly asked the government to ban these, but they refuse because they need these terrible pesticides for the GM Cotton crops which Monsanto forced on India by promising that these cotton crops would not need any pesticides at all.

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Do not use insecticides lie – in fact, GM cotton needs many more vicious pesticides which are now killing off pollinators and people.

The other reason is people getting rid of beehives, and trees being cut.

This is where you need to step in.

Honeybees live in groups and they work extremely hard to make their hive. The hive contains a queen bee who produces all the baby bees, thousands of workers who get all the pollen that makes the honey that feeds the babies.

For the most part bees are totally harmless. If you ignore them they will ignore you, as they are far too busy with their own lives. After all, making one spoonful of honey requires thousands of round trips. If you have a hive in your vicinity you should be happy, because it means that everything around will get greener and there will be far more things to eat. Just letting the hive

be means that you are doing your bit for nature. In fact, if you have a hive in the vicinity, try and plant flowers or flowering trees so that they get more to eat.

B u t i f yo u t h r ow stones at them, or shake the tree for no reason, then the bees get very agitated and may attack. They do this in desperation and fear to defend their babies and home. They may sting a group of people. But remember, the bee stinging is an act of suicide because the stinger is part of her abdomen and when she stings the stinger breaks away and she dies. So you have to do a provocation to get them to bite.

If you absolutely have to remove the hive – which means destroying all the pollination of every flowering plant around 10 kilometres – then don’t burn it or smoke it, because thousands of larvae and the queen bee are destroyed. It will take several years for the workers to find a queen

and to regroup – if they live.

Don’t spray it with a soap and water mixture. People spray all the plant around with vinegar so that the bees die while collecting pollen, but this is a totally rabid and anti- environmental thing to do as you lose all the plants, and these may not even be the ones the bees are feeding from.

Do not use insecticides.

The best way would be to encourage them to shift.

This may take months, but at least you will not be murdering important beings – far more important than even you.

You should make every effort to relocate honey bees instead of exterminating them.

Here are some suggestions. Try them all. a) Hang some mothballs inside of an old nylon or thin sock close to the bee nest. b) Bees will often relocate to be closer to their food source and are attracted to strong, sweet smells. Cut soft, ripe pears or mangoes into chunks and place them into an open sandwich bag. Place this 15-20 feet away from the hive. After a few days, move the bait a few feet further away from the hive.

Continue this process until the bees stop visiting the original location and have

set up a new hive closer to the bag. c) While bees are attracted to sweet smells, they are equally repulsed by pungent smells. One of the simplest methods to repel bees is to liberally sprinkle garlic powder in places where the bees congregate.

They will start avoiding the area and slowly relocate. d) Citronella candles will not harm bees and they will avoid any areas containing the smell. This helps protect some areas if you have a hive in your yard, and may prove partially effective in forcing a colony to relocate if the candles are being burned close to the hive. e) Scatter a handful of cucumber peels as another natural form of repellent.

The peels give off a scent that bees, and many other insects, find repulsive.

If you have access to, and are expert in, beekeeping and beekeeping equipment, take the big hive clump into a cardboard box (queen included) and then transfer the bees into a hive super-box with some frames. This can be put a distance away in a wooded area and slowly the bees will start to relocate themselves. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www. peopleforanimalsindia.org

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P. Chuba Ozukum reacts to ex-communication notice

am constrained to issue this statement with a view to set the record straight and in regards to the press release issued by Ao Senden ex-communicating me from Ao community. While I am fully prepared to accept the decision of Ao Senden to ex-communicate me, I feel that it is incumbent upon me to express my views on the sequence of events that led to such an eventuality.

Ao Senden claims that this drastic step was taken because of defiance on my part to resign from the post of President of Naga Hoho.

According to Ao Senden, this directive in turn was issued because of non withdrawal of a letter written by Naga Hoho to the Government of Nagaland recommending recognition of Rongmei community as indigenous Naga tribe. Naga Hoho on its part has time and again responded that it never recommended granting of indigenous Naga tribe to Rongmei community. Rather, the Naga Hoho through a letter written to the state government opined that Rongmei community be granted indigenous inhabitant status as in the case of Kukis, Kacharis and Garos. In the meantime, I learnt that Ao Senden representatives had expressed their desire to withdraw from Naga Hoho at a meeting of CNTC. It is quiet ironic to know that an important decision such as withdrawal from Naga Hoho had to be taken not in any platform of Ao Senden but only in a meeting of CNTC. Nevertheless, on hearing this, I met the Presidential Executive Council of Ao Senden in their office on 31st July 2016 at Mokokchung where after presenting to them my position, expressed my willingness to step down from Naga Hoho before Ao Senden officially dissociated itself from Naga Hoho if at all that is the expressed decision of Ao Senden. The Presidential council dissuaded me from resigning from the post of President of Naga Hoho saying that it was never the intention nor the decision of Ao Senden to ask me to step down from Naga Hoho Presidentship.

Subsequently, Ao Senden withdrew from Naga Hoho with the plea that till the Naga Hoho letter is withdrawn, it will remain dissociated from Naga Hoho. Later, I was given seven days notice on 16.11.2016 to step down from the post of President of Naga

Hoho. Accordingly, I offered to step down before the expiry of seven days notice from the Presidentship of Naga Hoho on moral ground during its Presidential council meeting on 21.11.2016 which the Naga Hoho rejected due to obvious reasons and asked me to continue as President.

Since CNTC and its constituent Tribe Hohos including Ao Senden remained firm on insisting on the withdrawal of Naga Hoho’s letter to the state government, it did so Vide letter No.NH/Corr-04/2013-18, Dated-23-11-16. Inspite of all these conciliatory overtures on the part of Naga Hoho and my individual self for the sake of unity and fraternity among the Naga family, Ao Senden rather than re-joining Naga Hoho decided to excommunicate me through a proclamation in the print media. I assumed that this action was taken against me for fulfilling the demands of Ao Senden and other CNTC constituent units.

I also strongly feel that the actions meted out to me

by Ao Senden, the apex body of the Ao community is uncalled for and that it amounts to witch hunting of sorts. This view on mine can be substantiated by the following facts: 1. All the communications with regard to Rongmei status were made in the year 2008 during which time I was not the President of Naga Hoho. Subsequent decisions taken by Naga Hoho were made collectively and not by me alone in my personal capacity.

2. When I approached Ao Senden Presidential Council offering to step down from the position of President of Naga Hoho, I was advised not to do so. I was informed that Ao Senden will simply withdraw from Naga Hoho till withdrawal of the contentious letter written by Naga Hoho to the state government.

3. When I was served seven days notice by Ao Senden to quit Naga Hoho and its Presidentship, I immediately offered to resign from Naga Hoho but it was rejected by the Presidential council of the Naga Hoho during its meeting on 21-11-2016. I was under obligation to follow laid down norms and procedures of an Organization in which I am the President.

4. I was never given opportunity to present my case

by Ao Senden. Notices and orders were simply issued in-

timating their decisions either through letters or through the media.

5. The decision to join NTC and CNTC were taken by the General Assembly (Lenla Mungdang) of Ao community, whereas, dissociation from Naga Hoho was taken at CNTC meeting at Dimapur by a handful of representatives of Ao Senden without the knowledge of Office Bearers or the Presidential council of Ao Senden.

6. The interim Ao Senden under the Acting President and General Secretary taking such serious steps by signing in the Expulsion/ Ex-communication order is very controversial in nature if we are to follow the decorum of any Civil societies/ apex organizations.

Having stated the above, I am prepared to accept the decision of the Interim Ao Senden to ex-communicate me from Ao citizenship if it is acceptable to the entire Ao community and permitted under the Ao customary laws and practices. I may however mention here that it is imperative for all right thinking Ao citizens to study whether ex-communication of an Ao citizen by Ao Senden without the knowledge and approval of the village to which the individual belong is mandated by the time tested and well established customary laws and practices of Aos. I feel that if opinions are not shared in public domain by concerned Ao citizens, then a new precedence will be set, the consequences of which will have to be borne by the future generations for a long time to come.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire citizenry of my native village, Yimjenkimong in general and the Putu Menden in particular for not only protecting my citizenship but also for extending fullest cooperation and standing by me and my family during this difficult times. Most importantly, I also express my sincere thanks particularly to those citizens of Ao community and the Nagas in general who have been sensitive to my position and have patiently stood by me offering all kinds of assistance and support.

May Almighty God bless Naga people P.Chuba Ozukum, Kohima, (chubaozukum@ gmail.com)

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ith constrain, the Kohima Lotha Hoho express a few lines of our point of view on Elian Z Lotha’s write-up that appeared on April 18, 2017.

We understand that Nagas being democratic by nature are free to express ones views and opinions on any subject. As Elian Z Lotha has freely expressed his views and opinion so also Lotha Hoho or any tribal bodies or individuals have the right to express their views on any common Naga issue; be it political or social. In this regard, one must understand that Naga struggle is important because of the existence of various Tribes and hence no one can stop or prevent their free expressions and views. Elian Z Lotha questioning about the existence of NTC and CNTC assuming that it will jeopardize the framework agreement is unfounded and therefore at the most a disrespect for other’s point of view.

As one is free to express once views so also one must be humble enough to respect other’s views.

Kohima Lotha Hoho, as a unit of Lotha Hoho, affirms that Mr. Mhao Humtsoe and Er. Mhondamo Ovung are duly elected by Lotha

public. They were elected despite their reluctance. It is also clarified here that these two officials did not change the name from erstwhile “Kyong Hoho” to “Lotha Hoho” but it was the public meeting while electing them unanimously changed the Hoho’s official name to “Lotha Hoho” on the ground that, as a Tribe, the official name is Lotha and the first name of the Hoho was also called “Lotha Tribal Council” way back in 1923.

Today, in the interest of the Lotha community the former officials of Kyong Hoho has reconciled with the Lotha Hoho. If any individual has any doubt about it, they are invited for sharing across the table rather than washing our dirty linens in the media.

In the interest of the Lotha Community, we suggest the apex body to invite Mr. Elian Z Lotha, after ascertaining his personage, to a sharing session at the earliest to bring about an understanding of our concerns.

Nchumbemo Tungoe, Chairman, Kohima Lotha Hoho & Thunglamo Ovung, General Secretary, Kohima Lotha Hoho

Reader’s Post

Clear remaining fees Sir,

As per the advertisement published on 8th May 2013 in daily local newspaper by ENSF in collaboration with AASA, a total of 26 students were admitted in Holy Mary Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad under fee reimbursement scheme for free education in various technical and professional’s course. However, ENSF failed to pay the fees as per their advertisement and commitment. Students along with ENSF in the presence of college management resolved that ENSF will take sole responsibility for the payment of 2nd year fees and the remaining 3rd & 4th year fees by the student individual.

It is learned that ENSF had collected money from various district of Eastern Nagaland under the RD (Rural Department) with approval from State Government and ENPO. ENSF have lately paid only 70% of the 2nd year fees of which we are grateful. We the students are now in our final semester and final exam commence within a period of week.

Therefore, it is our humble request to the concerned federation to clear the remaining fees on or before 30/04/2017 else the students will not be allowed for the final examination.

IImtichuba Chang, Civil Engineering 4th semester, Holy Mary College Naga Students 2013 batch, Hyderabad

Appeal to Labour commissioner Sir,

It has been observed and surprising that in Nagaland private carpenters daily wages are Rs. 600/- either masons or wood carpenters, whether the commissioner of labour had fixed the daily wages or exorbitant on their own.

If this practice continues, daily routine quarrel would prevail in the society for their daily wages. Even government labours are not getting daily wages of Rs. 600. Carpenters and daily wage labours should ask for moderate wages.

Therefore commissioner of labour should fix government uniform labour and private labour wages so as to maintain tranquillity, peace and harmony in the State.

R.K.Lotha social worker

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

Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, april 25, 2017

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holds joint consultative Catholic Mission Tsg celebrates 50 yrs LKM meeting on clean election

a premier school of the Catholic Church because it has immensely contributed to the growth and development of the people in the area and also of the Church.

The Bishop was hopeful that SJHSS students would lead in spreading the values and principles upheld by the founding body of the school. He recalled the untiring efforts and suffering and sacrifices of the pioneers and pointed out the pioneers behind SJHSS. In his concluding re-

Litsami village gate inaugurated DIMAPUR: Litsami village gate was inaugurated by project director/DPC, T.Setsathong Sangtam on April 20. Speaking on the occasion, Sangtam encouraged the villagers to utilize wisely whatever schemes they are availing, so that even when the funding stops the villagers could benefit from the schemes. He also congratulated the villagers on completing the village gate.

While giving a brief report of gate construction, convenor, gate construction committee, Kanito Chishi, thanked all the rank and

files of Zunheboto, DRDA and director. He also acknowledged parliamentary secretary for justice and law, Er Picto Shohe & director, veterinary & animal husbandry, Pihoto for helping out during the process of files and construction.

The programme was chaired by VDB secretary Litsa, Tovishe Aye, while welcome address and vote of thanks was delivered by Khetovi GB & Hotoi GB respectively. God’s blessing was pronounced by pastor LBC, Amento Chishi and benediction by women leader, Hokheli.

Free tailoring training in Zbto ends

DIMAPUR: Tailoring training conducted by CAN Youth Dimapur in collaboration with Green Club Zunheboto and sponsored by Small Industries Bank of India (SIDBI) Dimapur at 5 Assam Rifles darbar hall in Zunheboto has completed with 30 trainees.

A press note Green Club Zunheboto, stated during closing ceremony, the commanding officer Col. Sachit Suri exhorted the trainees. Certificates for successful completion of the training were later handed over to the trainees by Neeru Suri.

mark, Bishop invited all to make the golden jubilee be a golden occasion to look to the past with gratitude, to live the present with passion and commitment and embrace the future with hope.

Most. Rev. Dominic Lumon, in his address, exhorted the students and community to establish Gospel based society with values of peace, Justice and compassion.

K o m a Ya n g b o u , representing the Managing Board, applauded the Catholic Missionaries.

Awareness campaign programme for dairy farmers

DIMAPUR: Awareness campaign program for dairy farmers on fertility and management aspect of dairy animals was flagged off by chief veterinary officer of V& AH of the district on April 18 at Sataka town.

A press statement by CVO, Dr. Meyatoshi stated that campaigns have been conducted for the villages of Hoishe, Zhekiye, Sataka old, Sataka village and Sataka town, with Dr. Bocto Sumi as the resource person.

He delivered various topics, such as traits for selection of dairy animals, heat detection, care during the period of pregnancy and after parturation, ar-

tificial insemination (AI) and clean milk production followed by group discussions and interactions.

CVO, Dr. Meyatoshi, encouraged farmers to choose AI, without which in today’s context, farming in the state might be incomplete for increased/ enhance productivity and fertility.

He said, the department through the implementing agency, Nagaland Livestock Development Board of (NLDB) has been successful in implementing the technology in different parts of the state. He also informed that more camps would be conducted for other villages and towns of the district.

its endeavour to “cleanse the mess of the election” and ensure free and fair election in Langpangkong area in particular.

The house also appreciated the effort of the LKM CECC on clean election and proposed to have another joint consultative meeting with all the respective leaders of political parties, present members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Langpangkong range, concerned village council members and church leaders at the earliest.

The meeting also mooted an idea to constitute party fund raising committee in all the respective assembly constituencies under Langpangkong range to raise fund for respective political party/ independent candidates during election as a preventive measure to check electoral corruptions.

DIMAPUR: Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE) Kohima organized Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meet on April 22.

According to a release by MITE, the main purpose of meet was to create a common platform, where teacher and parents could come together to enrich studentteachers educational experiences and discuss variety of issues related to the development of student-teachers as well as the institution.

The main agenda of the meet was the formation of PTA, where the following were appointed as executive members: Neingulaü as convenor, V. K. Jha as president, Lhovili Kiba as secretary along with two others.

Sterilization camp at Tsurangkong PHC DIMAPUR: A free sterilization camp was conducted on April 20 at Tsurangkong Primary Health Centre (PHC), Mokokchung by a medical team led by DPO (UIP & RCH), Dr. Temsuyanger. The sterilization team consisted of IMDH, Mokokchung gynaecologist, Dr. Ademla, who was assisted by ZLO Dr. Ayangla and OT team from IMDH.

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NO.SAMN/ADMN-PRJ/E-151/17 Dated 24.04.2017 In partial modification to this office advertisement No. SAMN/ADMN/PRJ-151/17 dated 18.04.2017, it is hereby informed that the date of interview for the post below has been postponed from 27.04.2017 to 04.05.2017 due to unavoidable circumstances. Other contents of the advertisement will remain the same as advertised earlier.

Sl. Name of No. of Educational Monthly Desirable No. the Post Post Qualification Emoluments M.Sc (Agri) NET Preferably PhD in 1 Professional 1 `28,000/- + HRA in Entomology Entomology M.Sc (Agri) in 2 Project Associate 1 `16.000/- + HRA Entomology 10+2 passed, Preferably Field 3 Semi-Skilled staff 1 Science Stream experience with bees `10,000/Note: 1. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates appearing the interview.

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Konyak Baptist Church Association (KBBB) issued ministry license to mission secretary Tontao and evangelist Thrangmo on April 23. The later became the first among the Konyak women to receive the ministry license from the KBBB after its inception.

Contact Nos : 9615845565; 9856237378.

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Rev. Kughato Chophy, core member NBCC, Clean Election Committee speaking at “Achipiu Mlahnni” clean election campaign initiated by All Sumi Students Union (SKK) at Pughoboto.

Parent-Teacher meeting conducted at MITE Kma

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Nagaland Bible College, Artang Ward, Mokokchung, held its 36th graduation service on April 19 at discovery hall with Rev. Vanpong Phom as the graduation speaker. Altogether 14 students graduated.

CLASS 11 ADMISSION NOTICE (ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE)  Admission forms for Class 11 (Arts, Commerce & Science) are available at school office (8 a.m – 1.00).  Bishop Mar Theodosius Memorial (MTM) full Scholarship for those having 85% and above.  Direct admission with interview for students securing 70% and above in Science stream & 65% and above in Arts & Commerce Stream immediately after NBSE result.  Admission on first come first serve basis.  Selected students have to appear for personal interview accompanied by their parents.  Free education to School Toppers.  Hostel facility available only for girls.

Students having tattoo marks are not eligible for admission.

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1. Registration Forms for Class- XI is available at the School Office or can be downloaded from the school official website.

2. Direct Admission to first come first serve on merit basis.

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DIMAPUR: Catholic Mission which includes St. Thomas Parish and St. John’s Higher Secondary School (SJHSS), Tuensang, celebrated its golden jubilee from April 22-23 with Bishop of Kohima, Most. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, as the main celebrant and Archbishop Dominic Lumon, Archbishop of Imphal, as the guest of honour.

In his homily, Bishop of Kohima greeted and congratulated the people behind establishing the school and parish in Tuensang. He said SJHSS was

DIMAPUR: Langpangkong Kaketshir Mungdang (LKM) Clean Election Campaign Committee (CECC) held a joint consultative meeting with all the respective political parties leaders from Langpangkong range on April 22 at Hotel Metsupen, Mokokchung.

A press statement by LKM CECC stated that the meeting thoroughly deliberated on measures relating to clean election issues and its objectives in ensuring good governance in the state by holding free and fair election.

The meeting also reviewed and reaffirmed for successful implementation of “Chuchuyimlang Resolution” on clean election adopted on September 3, 2016.

The house resolved to support the clean election movement and cooperate with the LKM CECC in

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Bishop of Kohima, Most. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil and Archbishop Dominic Lumon, Archbishop of Imphal along with sisters, fathers and others after the celebration.

C h a n g s a n g , E AC Longeleng, spoke on behalf of the Alumi. During the felicitation programme, Rev. Mathew Keemattam read the Bible. Rev. Fr. Carolus Neisalhou, Vicar General of the Diocese of Kohima, invoked God’s blessing.

Earlier, Rev. Fr. Johnson V.U, principal, St. John’s Hr. Sec. School, delivered welcome address while Rev. Fr. P.J. Thomas presented the obituary.

The celebration was marked with various performances by the students.

Speeches were given

by Rev. Fr. Mani, 1st Parish Priest & principal of SJHSS, Tuensang. Sentisangla and Thungti were the comperes. Jubilee gifts were presented to the invited guests.

Rev. Fr. Carolus Neisalhou, Vicar General of the Diocese of Kohima and 28 priests concelebrated the thanksgiving Holy Eucharist. On this occasion, the golden jubilee memorial gate was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. P.C. Mani, first Parish priest; Slab for the Science Laboratory by Bishop of Kohima and Most Rev. Dominic Lumon, Archbishop of Imphal.

For more information : 9856070787/ 9612548053 www.mchss.in

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Down 1 Boat capsized in ocean (5) 2 Condiment for Jack Tar (4) 3 Take in topless cab before brothers turn up (6) 4 Rows about stray dogs (8) 5 Oriental festival on the first of November (7) 6 Terrible monster or a scientist (10) 9 Orderly sorting out messy attic (10) 12 Free to be let out again?

(8) 14 Maigret’s sort of music?

(7) 16 1000 is suitable for a square peg (6) 19 Availing oneself of gun is wrong (5) 20 In feudal society as well (4)

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I, Petingbayisele am applying for a duplicate copy of Class XI Promotion Certificate as I have lost it.

Name : Petingbayisele F/Name : Atiang Roll No : 1611091 Regd. : 1583090 Year : 2015 School : L.S.H.S.S, Dimapur (Nagaland) DP-3774

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I, Mr. Akuto Yepthomi, S/o Pikhuvi Sema of East Police Colony, Dimapur am applying for duplicate issue of the following documents on 24/4/2017 at native place.

1. HSLC Marksheet & Admit Card (Roll No. 0910680) Year : 2009 2. HSSLC Marksheet & Admit Card (Roll No. 1110686/Reg. No. 910322) Year : 2011 3. B.A Graduate Marksheet & Admit Card (Roll No. B 1 2 1 9 0 0 0 3 / Re g d . N o .

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D I M A PUR , A PR 2 4 (NPN): A new conference hall, under the name ‘Gracio Hall’ which can house events like seminars, fellowships, small gatherings, meetings etc. has been opened at Duncan basti, opposite Carewell School, Dimapur.

The rental charges for the hall vary according to the time of usage and there will be discount for events like fellowships and other church ministry events, said the owner of the building R Amongla Jamir.

The hall is well furnished with air conditioners, fans, sofas, chairs, lectern and sound systems with proper lightings.

Amongla cited that the hall was brought about after seeing the high demand for conference halls as there were only a very few hall for rental and even those ones were not properly furnished.

She added that there would be heavy concession for church related activities.

The owners can be contacted at 8731-88-6637 and 9089-40-9715 for further information.

LAND FOR SALE SENJUM VILLAGE DIMAPUR FOR LOTHAS ONLY ASSAM TYPE BUILDING Land Measuring 100x90 Sq. Ft. (Approx) Price : 29,00,000/- (Nego) No Broker Please Contact No : 7640093598 9856448611 8731925370 DP-3793

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I, Mrs. Metsete-ü Losou, D/o Senokha Losou have lost my Documents. I am applying for duplicate copies of the same.

1. HSLC 2002 Nazareth School, Pfutsero Roll No : 251758 Marksheet, Admit Card Pass Certificate.

2. Class 12 (2004) Modern College, Kohima Roll No : 422083 Regd. No. : 2121802 Marksheet, Admit Card Pass Certificate.

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on the part of the officials issue, to directly send the have been found. On non- matter to the commission implementation of NHRC for fast redressal. recommendations made in 2012 to incorporate huWANTED GROUND man rights education in the FLOOR SHOP NBSE syllabus, the comfor rent in Kohima.

Contact : KATS COLLECTION mission urged the NGOs to WEDDING DRESSES create awareness and impart 8974879718/7005805937 human rights education to the students. To this, chief secretary assured to submit report to NHRC after a GUARDIAN sitting with the responsible GIRLS HOSTEL departments.

To a query on the exis- Police Colony, Dimapur tence of bonded labour, one Contact No : 8413998673 8787797732 of the official responded in DP-3778 negative.

MODERN However, according to Murugesan whether the sysDRIVING CENTER tem exists or not, a district Govt. recognized level vigilance committee Driving School Kohima headed by DC should be Admission Going On constituted as where there Fees Affordable are migrants there was pos# 9862945334/7085190017 sibility of bonded labours.

On border issues between Nagaland and Assam, ADMISSION GOING ON the commission assured to A-One take up the matter with both Driving Corner the states. The commission D.C Court Junction, further asked the members, Dimapur-797112 in the event state governContact : 8257835961 8132908305 ment was not acting on the DP-3766

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Mumbai, Apr 24 (PTI): Life insurance behemoth LIC has introduced two endowment assurance plans for individuals having Aadhaar card. While the Aadhaar Shila is a plan exclusively designed for women, the other scheme Aadhaar Stambh is meant for men. Absolute amount assured on death under Aadhaar Stambh is 100 per cent, whereas for Aadhaar Shila it is 110 per cent of basic sum assured.

These plans offer a combination of protection and savings and provide a lump-sum amount at the time of maturity for the surviving policyholder and financial support for the family in case of death of the policyholder, a Corporation statement said today.

The maturity benefit under both the plans will be the sum assured with loyalty additions if any, it added.

Total basic sum assured under all policies issued to an individual under this plan shall not exceed Rs 3 lakh.

The commission has also asked the state government to strictly implement the National food security Act and also stressed on full implementation of the RTE Act particularly the Human Rights education.

He informed that during the meeting with the senior officers, the NHRC raised the issues of effective implementation of welfare schemes of central government and state government, which included availability of food, employment, health and education facilities.

Also, during the interaction with the NGOs, Justice Murugesan said the commission appraised the NGOs about the commission’s activities. He said NGOs were urged to take up the cause of human rights and approach the commission with their complaints regarding cases of human rights violation.

Meanwhile, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urged state

government officials to rededicate themselves within the parameters of the law and not to hesitate in rendering their service to the needy people. The first-of-its-kind in the state was organized

by NHRC at ATI, Kohima to take up the complaints and to create awareness and sensitize the officers and public about human rights and related issues.

Addressing the camp, NHRC member justice D. Murugesan urged the state government to set up human rights commission and appoint nodal officer so that all communication would be routed through the nodal officer and that there was no delay in reports.

He also asked the members at the camp to strictly follow criminal procedures and in case of any matter related to death in encounter or other related matter to immediately communicate to NHRC. Murugesan also said that any prisoners before entering prison must be medically examined as in many cases negligence

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NHRC asks Nagaland govt. to set up rights commission

(L-R): Gracio Hall manager Imli and the owner R Amongla Jamir.

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New conference hall opened at Duncan

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rate of House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 24 percent, 16 percent and 8 percent of the Basic Pay for Class X, Y and Z cities respectively.

The Commission had also recommended that the rate of HRA will be revised to 27 percent, 18 percent and 9 percent when DA crosses 50 percent, and further revised to 30 percent, 20 percent and 10 percent when DA crosses 100 percent.

The existing rates of HRA for Class X, Y and Z cities and towns are 30 percent, 20 percent and 10 percent of Basic pay (pay in the pay band plus grade pay).

Assumingly, if the Committee accepts the bare recommendations of A K Mathur-led 7th Pay Commission then the HRA component of central government employees will increase ranging between 106 percent and 122 percent.

Take, for instance, a central government em-

Mumbai, Apr 24 (PTI): Gold prices fell by Rs 235 per ten grams at the bullion market here Monday, tracking a weak trend overseas amid subdued demand from jewellers and customers.

Silver followed suit and closed below the psychologically key Rs 42,000mark for the fifth session due to slackened buying support from industrial units.

Standard gold (99.5 purity) plunged by Rs 235 to finish at Rs 29,110 per 10 grams from last Friday’s closing level of Rs 29,345.

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also fell to end at Rs 29,260 per 10 grams compared with Rs 29,495 earlier.

Silver (.999 fineness) also dipped by Rs 480 per kg to finish at Rs 41,545 from Rs 42,025 previously.

Globally, gold fell more than 1 per cent, marking its biggest tumble in more than a month, after the market’s favoured candidate won the first round of the French election, easing worries over a political shock in the second round.

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the central government and a 14.5 per cent VAT by state governments, taking the tax incidence to 38.5 per cent.

So this category of vehicles will attract the highest tax rate of 28 per cent and a state compensation cess to take the total incidence closer to the current levels, the official said.

The GST law provides for levy of cess on top of the peak tax rate on demerit and luxury goods like pan masala, tobacco and certain class of automobiles to create a corpus that will be used to compensate states for loss of revenue arising on account of the implementation of the GST in first five years.

The official said a cess of up to 15 per cent is provided in the GST Compensation Law and the final incidence of taxation would be arrived at adding the same to the peak rate.

The cess would be levied in a manner so as to keep the final incidence of taxation at close to current levels, he said.

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NEW DELHI, Apr 24 (PTI): Small and mid-sized cars may see a small hike in prices after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is rolled out from July 1 as different goods are fitted into the four-slab rate structure.

The GST will unify at least 10 central and state taxes into one.

Goods and services will have to fall into one of the approved four rate categories of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent, which is closest rate to the present incidence of taxation.

Small cars currently attract a 12.5 per cent central excise duty. Another 14.5-15 per cent VAT is levied by states, taking the total tax incidence to 2727.5 per cent.

A senior finance ministry official said the closed slab for this category of cars would be 28 per cent, resulting in a small increase in price.

Mid-sized cars of up to 1500 cc are levied with a 24 per cent excise by the

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New Delhi, Apr 24 (Agencies): The Narendra Modi government is likely to bring some good news for over 47 lakh central government employees and 53 lakh pensioners by making a formal announcement on the revised structure for allowances under the Seventh Pay Commission in next few days. As per media reports, the committee on allowances will submit its final report on Thursday (April 27), when the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley returns to the country after his visit to US and Russia.

The allowances form a sizeable amount of the salary drawn by a government employee. The committee on allowances headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa that was set up to review the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission is understood to have finalised its report.

The 7th Pay Commission had earlier proposed the

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ployee at the very bottom of the pay scale, where the basic pay (pay of pay band + grade pay) is now Rs 7,000, would currently be entitled to an HRA of Rs 2,100 in a Class X city. As per 7th Pay Commission, the new entry level pay at this level is Rs 18,000 per month against which the new HRA for a Class X city would be Rs 4,320 per month, that is 106 percent more than the existing level.

Similarly, at the highest level of the pay scale, the Cabinet Secretary and officers of the same rank have a basic pay of Rs 90,000, which means they are entitled to current HRA of Rs 27,000 in Class X towns.

After the revised pay scale, the new basic pay is Rs 2.5 lakh, for which the HRA would be Rs 60,000, meaning a hike of 122 percent.

As far as Transport Allowance (TA) is concerned, Pay Commission had proposed no increase.

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Emmanuel Macron, Marine Le Pen set for final French duel

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she hailed as “historic”.

But Le Pen’s share of the vote was far below a March poll high of 27 per cent and there was an air of disappointment in her camp that she missed out on the top spot.

With a slew of leaders from the right and the left rallying behind Macron, the odds are stacked against her.

Polls suggest ex-investment banker Macron would beat her by around 20 percentage points in a final that will not feature a candidate from the mainstream left or right for the first time in six decades.

The conservative Le Figaro daily lamented the defeat of the conservative Republicans, whose scandalhit candidate Francois Fillon trailed in third with 19.9 per cent.

“The unthinkable happened,” the paper wrote in

an editorial, criticising the right’s defeat in an election after they were initially seen as a shoo-in after five years of troubled Socialist rule.

Despite ser ving as economy minister in the outgoing Socialist government of Francois Hollande, Macron casts himself as an “outsider” and his year-old “En Marche!” (“On the move”) movement as revolutionary.

“The challenge is to break completely with the system which has been unable to find solutions to the problems of our country for more than 30 years,” Macron said yesterday, already looking past the presidential election to crucial parliamentary elections in June.

There were jubilant scenes at his Paris election party, with Macron’s wife Brigitte, who is 25 years his senior, joining him briefly on stage.

Lanka workers strike against proposed oil deal with India

Pak Hindus allowed to worship at Shiva temple PESHAWAR, APR 24 (PTI): A Pakistani court today allowed Hindus to worship at a Shiva temple in Abbottabad district which had been off limits to them for 20 years.

A bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) headed by Justice Ateeq Hussain Shah permitted Hindus to worship at the Shiv Jee temple of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under section 20 of the Constitution.

The temple had been closed for any religious activity over property dispute.

In 2013, a Hindu NonGovernmental Organisation (NGO) filed a petition with the PHC Abbottabad bench that they had purchased the property through lease by a legal owner.

The petitioner pleaded that after partition of subcontinent the NGO has been looking after the temple.

STOCKHOLM, APR 24 (AFP): Sweden has arrested a second suspect over the deadly Stockholm truck attack, prosecutors said today.

Fo u r p e o p l e we r e killed, including two Swedes, one Briton and one Belgian, when a truck mowed down pedestrians on a busy shopping street in central Stockholm on April 7. Rakhmat Akilov, a 39-year-old Uzbek national, confessed to driving the stolen truck and is being held in custody but investigators are still searching for possible accomplices.

The second unnamed suspect was arrested yesterday, the prosecution authority said in a statement, adding: “No more information can be given at the moment.”

The prosecution has until Wednesday to decide whether the suspect should be formally remanded in custody. Police said they had jointly carried out the arrest with the Swedish Security Service “after a large amount of preliminary investigations had been processed.”

No terror group has claimed responsibility for the rampage, which resembled vehicle attacks in Nice, Berlin and London. Construction worker Akilov is a father of four who was refused permanent residency in Sweden in June 2016. He went underground last year after receiving a deportation order, police said.

Xi urges ‘restraint’ over N Korea BEIJING, APR 24 (AFP): Chinese President Xi Jinping urged “restraint” over North Korea in a phone call with Donald Trump today, as Japan joined exercises with an American supercarrier heading to the Korean peninsula.

The US leader has repeatedly called on China, the North’s sole major ally, to do more to rein in Pyongyang, as tensions in the region soar amid speculation it will conduct another nuclear test. “(China) hopes that the relevant parties can maintain restraint and avoid actions that would increase tensions in the Korean peninsula,” Xi said, according to the foreign ministry.

“The only way to realise denuclearisation in the Korean peninsula and quickly resolve North Korea’s nuclear problem is for each relevant party to fulfil its duties.”

The conversation -- the second since their summit at Trump’s luxury resort in Florida early this month -highlights rising concern in Beijing that tensions between Washington and Pyongyang could spiral into military conflict.

“The international situation is rapidly changing, it is essential that China and the US maintain a close contact and exchange opinions on important matters in a timely manner,” Xi told Trump.

Trump also spoke to Japanese Prime Minister

Xi Jinping Shinzo Abe today, discussing the joint drills under way between the US carrier Carl Vinson and Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force.

“We completely agreed that we strongly demand restraint by North Korea, which has repeatedly taken dangerous provocative actions,” Abe told reporters after the call.

Tensions have soared in recent months as North Korean missile tests have brought ever-more bellicose warnings from Trump’s administration -- and repeated demands for China do more to help.

Despite its longstanding ties with the North, China has stepped up pressure, announcing in February that it was halting all imports of coal from North Korea -- a crucial earner for Pyongyang -- for the rest of the year.

It also issued a stern warning earlier this month that a conflict over North Korea could break out “at any moment”.

The comments came

ahead of a failed missile test a day after the 105th anniversary of the birth of North Korea’s founder Kim IlSung.

Missile and nuclear tests are often timed around major dates and speculation is now focused on Tuesday’s anniversary of the founding of its military.

US Vice President Mike Pence said today that the Vinson and its strike group would arrive in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) -which sits between the Korean peninsula and Japan -“in a matter of days”.

South Korea also said it was considering drills with the carrier group, which is currently conducting joint exercises with Japan in the Philippine Sea. Confusion had clouded the carrier’s whereabouts after Trump earlier indicated the “armada” was steaming towards North Korea when in fact it was heading south and was photographed off Java.

The North’s ruling party newspaper today called the Vinson’s deployment “undisguised military blackmail”.

“Such threat may startle a jellyfish, but can never work on the DPRK,” it said, using the country’s official name.

A separate editorial on the North’s propaganda website Uriminzokkiri said the dispatch of the Carl Vinson signalled “that an invasion of the North is nearing day by day”.

Afghan defence min, army chief resign after Taliban attack KABUL, APR 24 (AFP): The Afghan defence minister and his army chief resigned today, days after what is believed to be one of the deadliest-ever Taliban attacks on a military base triggered calls for officials to step down.

“President Ashraf Ghani has accepted the resignation of the defence minister and army chief of staff,” a one-line statement from the presidential palace said.

Angry Afghans had called for the resignations of minister Abdullah Habibi and army chief Qadam Shah Shaheem, among other officials, after the assault outside the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Friday.

Ten gunmen dressed in soldiers’ uniforms and armed with suicide vests entered the base in army trucks and opened fire at

unarmed troops at close range in the mosque and dining hall.

The exact toll from the assault remains unclear.

Afghan officials have so far ignored calls to break down the toll it has given of more than 100 soldiers killed or wounded, but have been known to minimise casualties in such attacks in the past.

The US has said that at least 50 soldiers were killed, and some local officials have put the number of dead alone as high as 130. The raid underscores the Taliban’s g rowing strength more than 15 years since they were ousted from power, and as they gear up ahead of the spring fighting season.

Many Afghans slammed the government for its inability to counter the attack, the latest in a series of brazen Taliban

desertions, have been struggling to beat back insurgents since US-led NATO troops ended their combat mission in December 2014.

According to US watchdog SIGAR, casualties among Afghan security forces soared by 35 percent in 2016, with 6,800 soldiers and police killed.

More than a third of Afghanistan is outside government control and many regions are fiercely contested by various insurgent groups, as Kabul’s repeated bids to launch peace negotiations with the Taliban have failed.

Soldiers outside a military base in Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan on Saturday. assaults, including one on slammed the “total intellithe country’s largest mili- gence failure” over such tary hospital in Kabul in assaults, and called for new March that left dozens strategies to counter them. dead. Twelve army officers, Afghan security forcincluding two generals, es, beset by killings and were sacked for negligence over that attack.

Officials put the death OFFICE OF THE GORKHA UNION, MOKOKCHUNG (Govt. Regd. No. 349/81) toll in that attack at 50, but security sources and surviFELICITATIONS vors told AFP more than The Gorkha Union, Mokokchung convey its heartiest congratulations and 100 were killed in the bra- profound appreciation to its members on their promotion and achievements.

1. Shri K. Santabir Rai, S/o Shri K.B. Rai zen assault.

On being appointed as Executive Secretary, Association of Gorkha Baptist Military analysts have Churches Nagaland 2. Shri B.B Rai, S/o Lt Robi Dhoj Rai On his promotion to District Pharmacist Officer, Civil Surgeon Office, Kiphire 3. Smti Phoolmaya Rai, D/o Lt Robi Dhoj Rai On her promotion to H/A NCC GP H.Q. Kohima Further, the union wishes them the very best and pray that our Almighty God grant them good health and more wisdom as they continue serving the people.

(MANBIR ALEY) (PRAHLAD GURUNG) President, Gorkha Union Secretary, Gorkha Union

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NAGA PEOPLES' FRONT 2 DIMAPUR - II A/C Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland

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The President and his colleagues of N.P.F 2 Dimapur II A/C would like to express gratitude to our hon'ble Chief Minister and President N.P.F Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu for appointing dynamic and energetic leaders in the following post.

1. I. Kilen Aier - General Secretary, Incharge Minority Wing Nagaland, NPF Central.

2. T. Imkonglemba - Secretary, NPF Central 3. Bendangyanger - Secretary, NPF Central 4. Akum Pongen - Secretary, Central Youth Wing Further, the 2 Dimapur II A/C wish them success in life and hope that they will uplift the NPF party in general in the days to come.

Bendang Aier President NPF, 2 Dimapur II A/C

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Through this esteemed column, the VDB members and Council Members of Shamator Village would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to JAI RAM COMPANY for construction and installation of pump well machine in two locations i.e Lower Khel and Upper Khel negotiated and facilitated by Dr. Meren Lemtur, Medical Officer, C.H.C Shamator. This is a long felt dream of the public for such provisions of water in the village. Now, it has a capacity to draw 1500 1/h of water in each which can now be sufficient enough for more than 500 households of the village.

We also would like to thank all village NGOs authorities and general public for your co-operation during this process of water pump installation. Lastly, we also thank all the Engineers and technical personnel of water well drilling rigs for rendering herculean task till the completion. We will always remember you all in our prayers for your well-being in future.

Mr. P. Tsinthong Chairman Shamator Village Council

PASTOR SUMI BAPTIST CHURCH MOKOKCHUNG TOWN

FELICITATION

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, whence cometh my help.

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

(Psalm 121:1-2) The Mokokchung Town Sumi Baptist Church (SBAKAIZUTO) express our deepest & profound gratitude to God Almighty for promotion of our esteemed Church Member.

1. Mr. K. SHIWOTO WOTSA to D.I.G Vigilance, Government of Nagaland 2. Er. KHUTOYI AWOMI to Additional Chief Engineer, Power, Government of Nagaland.

The Church wish you long life and pray that you would scale greater heights in the years to come as well.

Mr. Aloto Aye Mr. Nisheto Chishi Church Clerk, Sumi Baptist Church Pastor, Sumi Baptist Church

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of CPC Nadun Fernando said. “There will be no shortage of fuel during the strike as enough fuel has been distributed throughout the country,” he said.

“A discussion is to be held between the subject Ministry and the trade union leaders and most likely the entire issue could be settled within the day,” Fernando said.

Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) said its operations were continuing despite the strike launched

by CPC. Lanka and India are expected to sign an agreement to jointly operate an oil storage facility at the strategic eastern port town of Trincomalee. The workers have three demands which include getting the government to stop granting outright ownership of some 14 World War II-era oil storage tanks in the eastern port district of Trincomalee.

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COLOMBO, APR 24 (PTI): Workers of Sri Lanka’s state-run petroleum company went on an indefinite strike from today against a proposed deal with India to jointly operate a strategic oil storage facility at Trincomalee port, crippling fuel distribution and resulting in long queues at filling stations across the island nation.

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Trade Union Collective workers had yesterday threatened to cripple entire transportation sector in the country as a result of the strike.

Petroleum Minister Chandima Weerakkody was hopeful of a solution as he scheduled a round of talks with the CPC trade unions later today.

“Disruption in fuel distribution has been reported due to the strike and long lines of motorists have been observed at filling stations,” Managing Director

The outcome capped an extraordinary campaign in a deeply divided and demoralised France, which has been rocked by a series of terror attacks since 2015 and is struggling to shake off a deep economic malaise.

The French vote was being closely watched as a bellwether for populist sentiment following the election of Donald Trump as US President and Britain’s vote to leave the EU. Throughout the campaign, Macron insisted France was “contrarian” -ready to elect a pro-globalisation liberal at a time when right-wing nationalists are making gains around the world.

Le Pen seized on a jihadist attack that claimed the life of a policeman on the Champs Elysees in Paris three days before the vote to stress her tough line on immigration and Islam. But most voters appeared to have taken the threat in their stride.

The euro was up today as fears of France pulling out of the single currency and European Union receded.

“Most likely, the French election can mark a turning point for France and Europe,” said analyst Holger Schmieding from Berenberg Bank.

Another suspect arrested over Stockholm attack

Mr. K. Ato VDB Secretary Shamator Village

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PARIS, APR 24 (AFP): Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron and antiimmigration leader Marine Le Pen began a final duel for the French presidency today, after a first round of voting delivered a stunning blow to the traditional political class.

Macron is the clear favourite to become France’s youngest-ever president after topping Sunday’s ballot with 23.75 per cent of votes, slightly ahead of National Front (FN) leader Le Pen on 21.53 per cent.

The result reflected a desire for change in the deeply divided country, with the top spots going to two outsiders who transcended the left-right divide.

Addressing thousands of flag-waving supporters in Paris yesterday evening, 39year-old Macron set the tone for the May 7 run-off, saying he aimed to unite “patriots” against “the threat of nationalists.”

The anti-immigration, anti-EU Le Pen, who campaigned as the candidate “of the people”, said voters faced a choice between “runaway globalisation” and a protectionist France.

The 48-year-old exlawyer gained over a million new voters compared with the 2012 election, securing 7.6 million ballots, a result

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, april 25, 2017

FELICITATION

Kiphire Division Naga People's Front (NPF) would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the NPF Central Team led by Shri. Achumbemo Kikon, Shri. N.R. Zeliang, Shri.

Anungpa Imsong and others for touring the District with a vision to boost and continue to do the good work of the party in the district. During their visit, the team interacted will all the sections of the party fold and exuded confidence about the party forming the government again in the next election. The Division thanked the team for the valuable insights and the vision statement of the party and for their dedication and commitment which serve as a vital link in the party’s successful operation.

The division would also like to thank the follow party members of Kiphire division for extending logistic support in many villages and areas of the district where the team visited.

The division also wholeheartedly thanked Shri. C. Kipili Sangtam Hon’ble Minister of Power who is also the minister in charge of the Kiphire Division and Shri. T. Torechu Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary for their valuable support extended.

(P. LIPONGKYU SANGTAM) President, NPF Kiphire Division DC-3779C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Mangeshkar: Captain America Chris Evans Take my National Award if I K Viswanath Lata I sing even today don’t deserve it, says Akshay to read CBeebies bedtime story conferred Dada C Saheb Phalke Award

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minent film director and actor Kasinathuni Viswanath will be conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the countrys highest award in cinema, it was announced on Monday.

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu approved the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award committee for the latest recipient of the award, conferred by the government for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema, an official statement said.

The award consists of a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a shawl will be conferred by President Pranab Mukherjee here

T on May 3 in the national capital.

Winner of multiple National Awards, Vishwanath has directed 50 films, known for their strong content, endearing narrative, honest handling and cultural authenticity.

Some of his major Hindi films include “Sargam”, “Kaamchor”, “Sanjog”, “Jaag Utha Insan” and “Eeshwar”.

he nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar sat for a tete-a-tete with Bombay Times and poured her heart out.

The 87-year-old playback singer talked about the love she has for music and the iconic musicians she has shared the mic with over the years. “I liked singing with everyone — Mukesh bhiaya, Rafi saab and Talat Mahmood — but I enjoyed singing with Kishore da the most,” she said.

While it has been quite sometime since she lent her voice to a Hindi film, she reveals that she still pursues singing, just not for films nowadays. “I sing even today, it’s just that I don’t sing for films anymore,” she said.

aptain America star Chris Evans is following in the footsteps of Tom Hardy and has signed up to read a bedtime story on CBeebies.

Hardy has been a massive hit with parents watching with their children. Evans said he was “honoured” to be the next guest on “such a special show”.

“I hope families have as much fun watching as I had reading,” he said.

The Avengers actor will read Even Superheroes Have Bad Days.

The book by Shelly Becker and Eda Kaban shows children how to cope when they are feeling overwhelmed by their feelings.

Evans will tell the tale of how they can channel their energies like superheroes.

The news has had a positive reaction from

A fans on Twitter.

Paul Bullock tweeted: “Driven snow replaced by Chris Evans reading a CBeebies bedtime story as world’s purest thing.”

Another fan tweeted: “First Tom Hardy now Chris Evans. I swear CBeebies are trying to give heart attacks to all mums.”

Tom Hardy was a massive hit when he read stories on Mother’s Day, New Year’s Eve and on Valentine’s Day.

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WOMEN PASTOR'S RESIDENCE NEW BUILDING INAUGURATED

President Trump’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame star vandalised In an emergency meeting held on 18/04/2017 at the residence of Treasurer NPF Niuland and in the interest of the NPF Party Mr. Mughavi Swu has been selected as President Niuland NPF Primary Unit. article for The Guardian in which he described himself as “dismayed, but not particularly surprised” at Trump’s US election win.

King went on to compare Trump to Greg Stillson from his 1979 book The Dead Zone and Jim Rennie from 2009’s Under The Dome.

“I had written about such men before,” King continued. “In The Dead Zone, Greg Stillson is a door-to-door Bible salesman with a gift of gab, a ready wit and the common touch.

He is laughed at when he runs for mayor in his small New England town, but he wins. He is laughed at when he runs for the House of Representatives (part of his platform is a promise to rocket America’s trash into outer space), but he wins again. When Johnny Smith, the novel’s precognitive hero, shakes his hand, he realises that some day Stillson is going to laugh and joke his way into the White House, where he will start world war three.”

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onald Trump’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame star has been vandalised.

Pictures obtained by TMZ reveal that the US President’s star was defaced with a black marker and the phrase “Fuck Trump”. You can view the pic here.

The symbol was recently replaced after James Lambert Otis destroyed it with a pick-axe and sledgehammer in October 2016, barely a week before the election.

Otis said at the time that he planned to auction off the star to raise money for the women who accused Trump of sexual assault.

Otis was sentenced to three years of probation and 20 days of road maintenance work in February after pleading no contest to vandalism.

He was also ordered to pay $3,700 to the Hollywood Historic Trust and $700 to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. No arrests have yet been made over the current defacing of Trump’s symbol.

It comes after author Stephen King recently compared Donald Trump to two characters that appear in his books. The writer – known for horror and thriller novels including Carrie, The Shining and IT – penned an

The trailer alone for his Valentine’s Day episode got more than four million views after it was posted on Facebook.

Other stars that have read bedtime stories include David Tennant, Damian Lewis, James McAvoy, Maxine Peake and David Hasselhoff.

The Chris Evans episode will be on the CBeebies channel on 10 May at 18.50 BST.

ctor Akshay Kumar, who has been criticised for bagging the prestigious National Film Award earlier this month, says after working for 25 years in Bollywood if people still think that he doesn’t deserve the honour, they can take it away.

Akshay was named the Best Actor for his performance in the crime thriller “Rustom”, loosely based on the commander K.M. Nanavati case.

Asked about criticism he faced after receiving

the award, the actor told media here on Monday: “I have been working in the film industry for the last 25 years and I have noticed that every time whoever wins a National Award, the debate starts on who is deserving to win the award. I got it after 25 years. If you think I don’t deserve it, you can take it away.”

The actor was present here at the event by Movie Stunt Artistes Association for the insurance of all the stunt artistes who work in Hindi films.

Known for his action films like “Khiladi” and “Mohra”, he is now being associated with movies that have a patriotic theme.

Apar t from “Rustom”, he also wore patriotism on his sleeves in films like “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty”, “Baby” and “Airlift”.

The Chenwetnyu Baptist Church Women Pastor’s Residence (New Building) was inaugurated and dedicated on 18th April 2017 by SMTI. P. MANNGAM, (Lady wife of C.L. John, Hon’ble Minister, RD & REPA Nagaland) as Chief Guest and Rev. E. YEANGPHONG, Secretary Church and Evangelism, KBBB Mission Centre Mon as Dedicator. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest stated the Church leaders and the construction committee constructed the Women Pastor’s Residence New Building on time and asked them to continue to work for the Church community with unity and cooperate with each other even in the days to come. She Awarded Rs.10,000/(Ten thousand) only to Mr. P. Nokkho Konyak, the local Head Mason for constructing the said Residence well and encouraged him to do so even in the near future.

The Church leaders and construction committee appreciated the Chief Guest and Dedicator for giving their valuable time to the programme and all the organizations, Govt. Staff, individual in Chenwetnyu Citizens those who contributed money and kind for completing the said residence. May God bless each and every one abundantly.

The Programme was chaired by N. Shanyem Church Clerk, invocation prayer by the Deacon Board, welcome address by S. Chemkai Church treasurer, special song by youth executive, construction report by convenor PM. Nockpai and prayer & blessing by Pastor Nokji.

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Er. Honito Chishi Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

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With love : Wife, children, in-laws & grandchildren

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Longsa Village Council would like to felicitate Mr. Thungjanbemo Lotha, S/o. Mr. Renbo Lotha of Longsa Village and a resident of Nyamo Lotha Colony, Dimapur Nagaland for being appointed as Functional Specialist (NonFarm) in Chumukedima Block under NSRLM of RD Department through interview conducted on 30th March 2017 at Nagaland, Kohima.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, april 25, 2017

Nagaland open angling competition held KSU, KYC ‘B’ book Frolic Cup quarters berth

Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio giving away the prize to the winners of angling competition.

Dimapur, Apr 24 (NPN): The 1st Nagaland Open Angling Competition, organized by Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) and sponsored by the department of fisheries, government of Nagaland, was held on April 22 at Noune Resort, Dimapur.

The competition witnessed 147 participants from all over the state including 19 participants joining from Assam.

Impang Imchen of Dimapur District Angling Association emerged as the winner of the competition with a catch of 3.395kg.

Pranjal Das (3.095kg) of All Assam Game Fishing Association bagged the second place while Lipoktemsu (1.865kg) from Dimapur took the third position. The top three were awarded a cash prize of Rs.50,000, Rs.30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively along with tro-

phies and certificates. The winners were judged on the basis of single biggest catch in weight.

The closing function was graced by Neiphiu Rio, Lok Sabha MP as special guest where he shared his concerns for the destructive methods of fishing being practiced in our state by use of chemicals and dynamites. He further stated that angling is a new sport to Nagas and the rivers like

Tizu has huge potential for the sport as well as for eco tourism. He also gave away the prizes to the winners.

Additional Director of Fisheries, C Imtitongzuk Longkumer also spoke during the function. He mentioned that apart from culture production the department is also focusing to promote recreational fishery tourism in the state.

He also announced the department of fisheries, government of Nagaland will make the Nagaland Open Angling Competition a yearly event.

The lone lady angler Atsibu Konyak from Dimapur was also felicitated by the organizer with rod and reel.

The juries for the competition were Dr. Vimeso Kire, DFO Dimapur, Neitho Kuotsu, deputy director, department of fisheries, government of Nagaland and Phukato Sumi, president AAN.

Dimapur, Apr 24 (NPN): On the sixth day of Frolic Cup, Khanakhurü Students’ Union beat Young Maniac by 1-0 in the first match.

In the secodn match, Molvom Youth and Stu-

dents’ Union beat Khaibung FC 5-3 vie tie-breaker after the match ended in a goalless draw. In the afternoon, Khanglai FC, Khaibung trounce Black Hornets 5-2.

In the last match of the day, KYC ‘B’ and Legend Jr.,

Chumukedima Town entertained the packed audience with spectacular football but as fate would have it, KYC ‘B’ secured their berth for the quarters with a convincing 3-0.

On Tuesday, Tsiepama

Youth Organisation will take on BKK TBCM at 7:00 am and KYC ‘A’ vs KYC ‘B’ at 8:00 am. MVYO will encounter Zoungam FC at 2:00 pm while Winfield FC will face Young Generation, Old Piphema at 3:30 pm.

T20 summer cricket tourney Dimapur, Apr 24 (NPN): The third edition of T20 Summer Cricket Tournament, organised by Blazers Club, will be held from May 4-7 at Phek town local ground. The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs.15, 000 while the runner-up All Nagaland Karate-Do association (ANKA) along with participants during the state level will pocket Rs.7000. For selection on April 22 at Logdrum School Karate Dojo, Sangtamtilla. The selected players details, contact 9089671107 will represent the state at the National KAI Junior Championship. or 9615629291.

48th KVS regional sports meet

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Dimapur, Apr 24 (NPN): 48th KVS Regional Sports Meet under Tinsukia Region commenced Monday at Dimapur with BP Mishra, SE (Civil) Project Sewak was the chief guest. Addressing the participating team, the chief guest emphasised on the importance of games and sports.

Games play a vital role in the development of mental and physical fitness, therefore, school should encourage the students to participate in games and sports, he said.

Altogether 11 Kendriya Vidyalaya schools are participating in the four-day meet.

Born : 1905 – Died : 2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With profound gratitude, we the bereaved family members express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Tamlu Village Baptist Church, organisations, villages, individual, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially, materially, and spiritually during her illness and at the sad demise of Late L. Mongang the oldest surviving Woman in Tamlu Village on 14th April 2017 at Tamlu Village.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and everyone of you individually, but it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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

Born : 24th December 1989 Died : 22nd April 2017 We the family members of Lt. Miss Jayanti Mech (Munna) sincerely express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone, who stood by us spiritually, morally, physically and materially during the time of her sickness and eventual demise on 22nd April 2017.

Our special thanks to : 1. Dr. Nilon Khound, International Hospital Guwahati.

2. Dr. Bhaskar J. Kakati, International Hospital Guwahati.

3. Staff and nurses I.C.U, International Hospital Guwahati.

4. Mr. Sotulal Boro, Bhetapara, Guwahati.

5. Council Chairman, Kushiabill Village.

6. Kachari Community, Kushiabill Village.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and everyone individually but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Lt. C/N Sakumayang Ao 17/04/2017

Through this column, we the family members of Lt. C/N Sakumayang Ao, 2nd NAP Bn. would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to one and all who have relentlessly contributed financially, physically, materially and in prayer during this prolonged illness and at his sad demise on 17th April 2017.

We regret our inability to mention each and every individual, societies and departments by name, but may our good Lord shower His blessings upon you all immensely.

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"Death comes but rest in Soul"

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Barca snatch late El Clasico win

Messi is now the all-time top-scorer in El Clasico in La Liga (16), surpassing Alfredo Di Stefano (14) after his first strike.

time put Barca on course for victory before James Rodriguez came off the bench to level four minutes from time.

However, fittingly, Messi had the final say with a brilliant finish deep into stoppage time to lift Barcelona’s hopes of a third straight La Liga title.

Victory takes Barca top of the table thanks to their better head-to-head record with both sides locked on 75 points, but Madrid have a game in hand.

Fresh from dumping Bayern Munich out the

Champions League in a 4-2 thriller after extra-time in midweek, Madrid had started confidently in another breathless encounter at the Bernabeu.

Unsurprisingly given both Madrid’s potency and Barca’s inability to defend set-pieces, the opener arrived from a dead ball. Marcelo picked up the loose ball from a corner and when Sergio Ramos volleyed his cross against the post, Casemiro was on hand to tap into an unguarded net.

The lead lasted just five minutes, though, as

Kante named PFA player of the year

Chelsea star N’Golo Kante has been voted the PFA Player of the Year for the 2016-17 season.

L o n d o n, A p r 2 4 (Agencies): Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been voted the PFA Players’ Player of the Year.

Kante moved to Stamford Bridge after winning the Premier League title with Leicester last season and he is on course for a

second successive medal with Chelsea currently four points clear at the top of the table.

The Frenchman has been a key member of Antonio Conte’s squad this season and he secured the most votes from his fellow players to be crowned Player of the Year ahead of

Siddle, Marsh left out of Australia central contracts

Peter Siddle

Shaun Marsh

S y d n e y, A p r 2 4 (Agencies): Peter Siddle and Shaun Marsh are among the players to miss out as Australia reveal a more youthful list of central contracts.

Siddle has been out of the side since November while Marsh struggled on the recent tour of India.

There is also no central contract for wicketkeeper Peter Nevill, allrounder James Faulkner, former one-day captain George Bailey and spinner Steve O’Keefe, who was recently fined for a second alcohol-related offence in less than 12 months.

All-rounders Ashton Agar and Hilton Cartwright and young Queensland paceman Billy Stanlake receive a central contract

for the first time.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa and veteran Nathan Lyon are the only two specialist slow bowlers on the list. Young batsmen Matthew Renshaw and Peter Handscomb are also included after making their Test breakthrough in recent months.

Cricket Australia said 20 deals would be handed out once negotiations with the Australian Cricketers’ Association over a new pay agreement had been finalised. “Hilton has thoroughly earned his spot in the list this year,” chief selector Trevor Hohns said.

Australia will be in the Champions Trophy in England this summer before the Ashes starts in November Down Under.

Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard, Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United and Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez.

Should Chelsea hold off the challenge of Tottenham in the title race, Kante will become the first player to win successive Premier League titles with different clubs.

“It’s a huge honour to be chosen by the other players. It’s the biggest honour to get this award,” Kante said.

Hazard came second with Ibrahimovic third after an impressive debut season in England.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Dele Alli was named PFA Young Player of the Year for the second successive season, with former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham picking up the PFA’a Merit Award for his contribution to the game.

AIFF to check malpractice in Lajong-Aizawl tie Ko lkata , A p r 2 4 (IANS): To take any chance of corrupt practices out of the equation, AIFF is sending their Integrity Officer Javed Siraj a day earlier to Shillong where Lajong FC will take on Aizawl FC in what would be I-League’s title-deciding match on Sunday.

“We will be sending Siraj a day in advance, that is on Saturday for the crucial game. Usually he reaches a venue on matchday but owing to the magnitude of the tie, we are making this exception,” a top AIFF officials told IANS. Sports Radar, a supplier of sports integrity services, who FIFA and AFC have appointed on behalf of AIFF to curb the menace of corrupt practices, will also be on high alert ahead of the game. Siraj will be tasked to brief the players about the evils of this malpractice.

NE W D E L H I , A p r 24 (PTI): Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will not compete in the Amir Khan-backed Super Boxing League, which will roll out from July 7.

Vijender, who is promoted by IOS Boxing Promotions, is the reigning WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight champion and is expected to defend his title for a second time next month after the IPL. The Super Boxing League (SBL) will feature eight franchises and each team will comprise six players (five men and one woman with six back-up players per team).

The league will be promoted by two-time world champion British star Amir along with India partner Bill Dosanjh, who brought the Super Fight League, a mixed martial arts event to India. Dosanjh has spoken about the possibility of a Vijender- Amir showdown in the SBL but IOS rejected any such idea.

“We never had any discussion with the promoters of SBL on Vijender Singh fighting in their league. Hence, the possibility of Vijender fighting Amir Khan in the SBL does not arise,” IOS Boxing Promotions’ MD Neerav Tomar said.

Younus Khan hits historic landmark

Kingston, Apr 24 (Agencies): Younus Khan became the first Pakistan player to score 10,000 Test on the third day of the first Test against West Indies.

The 39-year-old is just the 13th batsman in the history of the sport to break the 10,000-run barrier.

He took his place in the record books with a sweep shot for a boundary off Royston Chase on the second ball after the tea interval at Sabina Park having started the day requiring just 23 runs to reach his target.

He was eventually dismissed for 58, caught

by Kraigg Brathwaite off the bowling of Shannon Gabriel as Pakistan ended the day 201-4, 77 runs behind the hosts’ first innings total.

Younus, playing in his 116th Test, will retire after the three-match series in the Caribbean having made his debut in 2000. He has made 32 Test centuries with a best score of 313 against Sri Lanka in 2009.

Earlier, Jason Holder had finished unbeaten on 57 after the delayed start to another rain-affected day as Mohammad Amir completed his best Test innings figures to wrap up the home side’s innings after they resumed at the overnight position of 278-9.

Younus Khan became the first Pakistani to score 10,000 runs in the Test format.

Amir bowled last man Gabriel to finish with 6-44, an effort which improved on his previous best of 6-84 against England at Lord’s in 2010.

Play started 90 minutes later than scheduled due to the continuing effects of heavy, torrential rain on a damp outfield which reduced play to just 55 minutes on the second day. Pakistan started their reply brightly with Azhar

Ali (15) looking ominous before he chased a wide delivery from Alzarri Joseph to give a catch to wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich tumbling in front of first slip.

Ahmed Shehzad, playing his first Test for almost two years, also opened brightly with a flurry of shots, including five boundaries in 31 only to be trapped leg-before on the back foot by Holder.

Benteke strikes twice to beat Liverpool Lo n d o n, A p r 2 4 (Agencies): Christian Benteke scored twice on his Anfield return as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 on Sunday.

Philippe Coutinho had put Liverpool ahead on 24 minutes with a glorious curling free-kick from distance but Benteke levelled just before half-time, exploiting some slack defending to convert at the far post.

Former Liverpool striker Benteke then headed a 74th-minute winner after the home side failed to deal with a corner, his fifth goal as an opposition player at Anfield denting his old club’s topfour hopes.

The result leaves Liverpool just three points clear of fifth-placed Manchester United, who have two games in hand on the Reds, but sends Palace seven points clear of relegation.

James Tomkins carved out the game’s first chance after 19 minutes, shrugging off Lucas Leiva then danc-

Christian Benteke scored twice as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday.

ing between Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip before curling a shot just wide of the post. Kept at distance by the Palace defence, Coutinho needed a set-piece to finally pick his spot, sending Hennessey dashing across goal in vain with an inch-perfect free-kick to put Liverpool ahead midway through the first half.

Liverpool were unable to hold on to their lead until

half-time. Minutes after being booked for diving, an unmarked Benteke finished into the roof of the net from Yohan Cabaye’s cross to the back post (42).

Liverpool pressed after the break, with Coutinho clipped by Martin Kelly in the Palace box but staying on his feet to see his shot blocked. Liverpool failed to clear a Palace corner and Benteke was allowed

to run free into the six-yard box and he stooped low to head home beyond Simon Mignolet.

Klopp threw on Marko Grujic, Alberto Moreno and Trent Alexander-Arnold in search of an equaliser, but Palace held on for their sixth win in eight games under Allardyce as Liverpool surrendered ground in the race for Champions League qualification.

Man United, City and Chelsea after Griezmann L o n d o n, A p r 2 4 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a n chester United appear to be leading the chase to sign Antoine Griezmann, according to the Atletico Madrid’s striker’s advisor.

Eric Olhats, the scout who helped to discover the Frenchman, claims Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested in the player. Griezmann, who has a release clause in his contract of £84m, has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford in recent months but has insisted he wants to stay at the Spanish club.

But Olhats said he will listen to offers for the striker, who has scored 16 goals in La Liga this season.

“We’re at the stage of gathering information from clubs who have a concrete interest,” he told French TV show Telefoot. “There is an unavoidable €100m clause so that restricts the number of candidates. You have United, City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid. United were the first to come and see us and the most concrete in their wishes.”

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M A D R I D, A p r 2 4 (Agencies): Lionel Messi struck his 500th Barcelona goal with almost the last kick of the game to blow the La Liga title race wide open with a thrilling 3-2 win at Real Madrid on Sunday.

Messi had broken a three-year goalless drought against Madrid to cancel out Casemiro’s opener for Madrid in the first-half.

Ivan Rakitic’s stunning strike and a red card for Madrid captain Sergio Ramos for chopping down Messi 13 minutes from

with a handkerchief still mopping the blood from his cheek, Messi danced past Dani Carvajal and Nacho to fire home his first goal against Madrid for three years.

H oweve r, M a d r i d were rampant at the start of the second period, but were met with a wall of resistance in Ter Stegen.

The German dived low to his left to turn international teammate Toni Kroos’s effort behind before diverting Karim Benzema’s goalbound header to safety with his outstretched foot.

There was nothing Navas could do to deny Barca 17 minutes from time when Rakitic took aim from 25 yards and drilled into the top corner.

The match seemed to have swung decisively in Barca’s favour four minutes later when Ramos scythed down Messi to be shown the 22nd red card of his career.

However, even with 10 men, Madrid rallied and levelled when substitute James Rodriguez swept home Marcelo’s cross four minutes from time.

There was still time for one huge twist in the title race, though, as Sergi Roberto’s lung-bursting run led a Barca counter-attack to feed Jordi Alba and his cross was smashed into the corner by Messi.

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