August 16, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 250

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

PTI’s Qaiser sworn in as Pakistan’s NA Speaker

Asiad:India banks on shooters, wrestlers

Forex reserves comfortable to counter rupee fall: Jaitley

international, Page 9

sports, Page 12

business, Page 8

Brought NE closer to Delhi: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from Red Fort in New Delhi on Wednesday (PTI)

under his government and contrasted it with what he termed as “policy paralysis” during the UPA rule, making a pitch for retaining power in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

On the occasion, Modi also announced the launch date of his signature healthcare scheme for 50 crore Indians, permanent commissioning of women in the armed forces and a plan to send Indian astronauts into space by 2022.

In the nearly 80-minute speech, Modi devoted much of the time in presenting the report card of his government and also touched on a host of burning issues including the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, crime against women, legislation on instant triple talaq, state of the economy and the farm sector.

“When 125 crore people move towards achieving a goal, there is nothing that cannot happen. In 2014, the people of the country did not just stop at forming the government. They moved together towards nationbuilding and are continuing to do so,” he said. The prime minister also talked about how India “moved” on the

Rio for integration of contiguous Naga areas Correspondent

path of “reform, perform and transform” from the time of “policy paralysis” and “corruption” under the UPA rule.

Accused by the opposition of running a pro-business and pro-rich dispensation, Modi dwelt at length about his government’s initiatives to improve the lives of the poor and the backward sections and claimed that five crore people have been lifted out of poverty in the last two years.

Modi said negative reports about India, delayed reforms, fragile economy and red tape were the terms often used for the country under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), while it is now being looked at as a multi-trillion dollar economy, offering red carpet welcome to investors.

“India was earlier a sleeping elephant which has woken up now and started running,” said Modi, who was wearing a saffronand-red, Rajasthani-style turban.

On Kashmir, Modi said, “We will move forward by embracing people and not with bullet and abuse (Goli and Gaali).”

KOHIMA, AUG 15 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday reiterated that the Naga Political issue was the PDA government’s top agenda and extended support to the demand of Naga people for integration of all contiguous Naga-inhabited areas, for which Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) had passed resolutions on four occasions.

He claimed that his government had been supporting the “legitimate and democratic right” of the people consistently.

Speaking after unfurling the tricolour at Civil Secretariat Plaza here on Wednesday on the occasion of the India’s 72nd Independence Day, Rio also appealed to the neighbouring States to appreciate the history and democratic rights of the Nagas in the spirit of mutual respect to live together as good neighbours under an environment of harmonious coexistence and brotherhood.

He remarked that Nagaland, which came into being on December 1, 1963, was on the threshold of a (Cont’d on p-7) bright future with hope for

State chief minister Neiphiu Rio inspecting the guard of honour on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day celebration at Civil Secretariat Plaza Wednesday. (DIPR)

an early and final settlement to the Naga political issue.

Stating that political negotiations were going on for the last 21 years, he said there was no problem that was insurmountable with collective will of the people.

He exuded confidence that the dream for a developed Nagaland would become a reality one day where economic independence and stability, quality education and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities would be the parameters and indicators of progress of the State and its people.

Dwelling on the recent calamities triggered by incessant rainfall across the State, Rio said Independence Day was being celebrated at a time when

the State was ravaged by unprecedented heavy rains and landslides, causing widespread damage to life, property, roads and bridges.

He also mourned the loss of 10 precious lives and acknowledged the prompt response of all stakeholders, including the government departments, Association of Off-roaders Nagaland (AON) and people from all walks of life, for their prompt action in making roads and highways operational without much delay so that supply of essential commodities was not disrupted.

He said restorative works had been initiated and urged all people to be aware of the imminent

disasters that could occur due to unplanned development and encroachment on to drains, especially in urban areas.

Rio referred to the visit of Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju and officials of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), all of whom reviewed the situation on August 5.

He expressed his gratitude to the Central government for responding to the distress call of the people of Nagaland and deputing two Indian Air Force helicopters to transport essential commodities to areas that were cut off totally.

NEW DELHI, AUG 15 (IANS/AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said efforts made by his government have brought the people of North East India closer to Delhi.

“Four years ago, people from North East used to feel Delhi is far away. In the past four years, we have brought the northeast closer to Delhi,” he said in his address to the nation from the Red Fort here on the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 72nd Independence Day, his fifth

speech after the NDA came to power in 2014, Modi said people were ignoring news about this region earlier.

“Now, when we read about the North East in the papers, we see villages getting electricity, highways and railways being constructed. New job opportunities have been created and educational institutes are coming up,” he said.

Modi also spoke about the achievements of the region in sports, construction and infrastructure and business.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also presented a picture of “rising” India

NRMSATA ultimatum on state government

Patton graces 72nd I-Day at Dimapur Government serious on ANCSU demands

DIMAPUR, AUG 15 (NPN): Nagaland RMSA Teachers’ Association (NRMSATA) 2016 batch has served a seven-day ultimatum, starting August 17, 2018, on the state government to release their four months’ salary. In a press release, NRMSATA2016 president Sao Venuh, and general secretary, Haisoliabe Ndang, cautioned that failure on the part of the government to meet its demand within the stipulated time, the association would be compelled to call for total boycott of classes from August 24, 2018 onwards.

(Cont’d on p-7)

Vajpayee critical, put on life support: AIIMS

NEW DELHI, AUG 15 (AGENCIES): For mer Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is critical and on full life support. His condition has sharply deteriorated in the last 24 hours, AIIMS said this in a statement issued late in the night on Wednesday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ailing BJP stalwart.

Modi reached the hospital at around 7.15pm. He spent around 10 minutes meeting the treating doctors and inquiring about Vajpayee’s health and left thereafter.

This is it!

“Drinking coke cannot give us that cultural spirit. Someone has it all wrong.”

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Deputy chief minister Y Patton takes salute on the occasion of I-Day at DDSC Stadium Wednesday (NP) Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 5 (NPN): Joining the rest of India, Dimapur celebrated 72nd Independence Day with much fervour at DDSC Stadium here Wednesday with deputy chief minister, Y Patton, unfurling the Tricolour.

After unfurling the national flag and taking rashtriya salute, the deputy

chief minister inspected the guard of honour. This was followed by march past by contingents of police, IR mahila, NCC cadets, school children and Assam Rifles pipe band.

Delivering the Independence Day speech, the deputy chief minister, who is also in-charge of home and national highways departments, highlighted key achievements made in sev-

eral sectors by the state government.

Patton announced that the state government has decided to set up women police stations in all the districts to ensure Nagaland continued to be amongst the safest states for women in the country.

Patton, who graced the 72nd Independence Day celebrations at DDSC Stadium here, reminded that TA/ DA allowances for police personnel were enhanced with the implementation of 7th ROP, that ensures higher emoluments when they are deployed on duty within and outside the state, he said.

Patton stated that government has also enhanced the ex gratia payment to the next kin of personnel of Assam Rifles, armed forces, CRPF and Nagaland police in incidents involving fatalities, non-fatal disabilities or injuries. (Cont’d on p-7)

Correspondent KOHIMA, AUG 15 (NPN): Keen on resolving the ongoing agitation by the All Nagaland College Students Union (ANCSU), the state government has been working on the issue despite the ultimatum by ANCSU to fulfil their demands before August 20 or else no government vehicle would be allowed to ply across Nagaland from August 20 Reliable sources informed Nagaland Post that the government was seriously considering the demands of the ANCSU and was keen to resolve the matter at the earliest.

On the demand to set up separate nodal cell for scholarship, it was learnt that a committee was set up to study the case and its report was expected within a week. On receipt of the report, the government will take steps to streamline the system.

On land encroachment at Kohima Science College Jotsoma , sources said the deputy commissioner Kohima had been entrusted to conduct survey in May and it would take another 30/40 days.

Without the survey, the government would not be able to take any decision, the sources said.

All these were explained during the meetings held with the students on various occasions so their threat to prevent movement of vehicles had taken the government by surprise, the sources said.

(Cont’d on p-7)

JVC seeks clarification from ANCSU president

DIMAPUR, AUG 15 (NPN): Jotsoma Village Council (JVC) has issued a three-day ultimatum on All Nagaland College Students Union (ANCSU) president Katho P. Awomi to clarify as to, on what basis and under what authority, had he made the threatening statement on August 14 at a meeting with chief minister, deputy chief minister and chief secretary.

According to JVC chairman Mego Nagi and JVC secretary Pfüdolhoulie Rino, Awomi on August 14, had purportedly threatened to “dismantle” the DD Kendra, PHED Water Reservoir and the RCEMPA Music Academy Hall and “shift the Kohima Science College out of Jotsoma village jurisdiction”, if the three buildings could not be dismantled.

JVC also alleged that the “same person” had issued a statement which was also

reported in the local media on April 24,2018, that the above three buildings would be vandalised. JVC said it could not understand as to why the ANCSU president “is targeting Kohima Science College Jotsoma or to shift the college out of Jotsoma Village jurisdiction, when land encroachment exists in all government colleges in the state”.

JVC said it has taken the statement of Katho P.Awomi, JVC not only as an insult and a direct challenge on the village but also “an insult to the Hon’ble chief minister and other officials present in the meeting.”

JVC has therefore, asked the All Nagaland College Students Union president to respond within three days from the date of the issue of the press release failing which it should not be held responsible for any untoward incident arising out of the issue.

India to connect NE with Chittagong port: Madhav ECI capable of holding LS, four state assembly polls together in Dec: Rawat B E I J I N G, AU G 1 5 (AGENCIES): India has unveiled a major plan for the development of its North Eastern states by connecting them with Bangladesh’s Chittagong port and invited for the first-time limited Chinese investments which were shunned till now due to security concerns in the border areas.

Senior cabinet ministers from Assam, Tripura and Nagaland-- the states governed by the BJP and its allies-- accompanied

by BJP general secretary Ram Madhav visited the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou last weekend and met Indian and Chinese businessmen.

“There, we had an interaction with the Indian community who are exporters,” Madhav told the Indian media in Beijing on Wednesday.

“Later, we had a session with Chinese groups

like e-bike manufacturers, software and hardware firms,” he said, adding that they interacted with ministers and showed interest to explore the opportunities.

Madhav outlined a plan prepared by the BJPled government for the development of North Eastern states by providing the landlocked region direct access to Bangladesh’s Chittagong port instead of shipping the goods all the way from Mumbai and Chennai ports.

“North-East is a special focus area for our government. So we are connecting Tripura with Chittagong port which is about 90 miles,” he said.

Through Chittagong port entire North East is connected with ocean trade, he added.

“Right now goods to North East are to be taken by rail and road from Mumbai or Chennai through

Kolkata to Guwahati. If we are going to connect to Chittagong port, it will be an excellent connectivity,” he said.

The Chittagong port is the busiest seaport on the coastline of the Bay of Bengal. Madhav said North East connects with five countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan Nepal, Myanmar and China through Tibet.

He said India is developing Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) sub regional hub and even invited Chinese to use North East to access Indian Ocean through Chittagong.

“We have not attempted connecting North East with China. Our vision was that they are natural neighbours. North East has huge boundary with China...

“South West China can use North East as hub to go to Indian Ocean through Chittagong. We have not explored much. We only

thought through Sikkim we can give access to China to the Indian Ocean through Kolkata port. But this (Chittagong port) is also an excellent opportunity,” he said.

But challenges remain as China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet. “We have issues in Arunachal Pradesh, that is a challenge,” he added.

For its part, China is promoting Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar (BCIM) as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Madhav said India is developing North East as a trade hub. “We are developing it as a hub for trade.

That concept should sit in the minds of business here.

They should not look North East as market. You set up market in Guwahati which can access entire Bangladesh market,” he said. In that context, the visit of the ministers is crucial, he said.

NEW DELHI, AUG 15 (PTI): Election Commission was capable of holding the Lok Sabha elections and polls to four state assemblies together in December if the parliamentary elections are advanced, Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat said Wednesday.

But Rawat emphasised that the question of advancing Lok Sabha polls is “hypothetical and totally speculative as the term of the House is not ending in the next six months.”

He also said the polls in the states will have to be held before December 15 and the paper trail machines which EC will get in October and November cannot be used and would create “severe constraints”.

While the term of the Mizoram Assembly will

end on December 15, the terms of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan assemblies would end on January 5, 2019 January 7 and January 20, 2019, respectively.

Asked whether the required electronic voting machines (EVMs) and paper trail machines would be ready if the LS polls are held in December along with those of four assemblies, Chief Election Commissioner said while all the required EVMs would be in place by September end, paper trail machines would come in November end.

The Chief Election Commissioner explained that out of 17.5 lakh paper trail machines, 16 lakh would be in place before November.

The remaining 1.5 lakh paper trail or voter verifiable paper audit trail

(VVPAT) machines would be delivered by the end of November.

“There would be a serious constraint on the reserves. Instead of 135 per cent (reserves), will have to go for 130 per cent, if the situation arises,” Rawat said about VVPATs. Rawat said there have been delays in the delivery of paper trail machines as the Technical Experts Committee appointed by it analyses the technology stabilisation issues in the initial batches and incorporates essential design improvements.

“This ensures we don’t face the problems later,” he said.

Over 11 per cent of the 10,300 VVPAT machines across 10 states had developed faults and had to be replaced during the May 28 bypolls.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018

Independence Day celebrated across Nagaland

Paiwang Konyak in Mon. (NP)

G. Kaito Aye in Kiphire. (NP)

L. Khumo in Seyochung. (DIPR)

Metsubo Jamir in Mokokchung. (NP)

H. Khehovi in Tuli. (DIPR)

Kashiho Sangtam in Phek. (DIPR)

S. Pangnyu Phom in Peren.

Temjen Imna in Zunheboto. (DIPR)

Tongpang Ozukum in Tuensang. (DIPR)

Neiba Kronu in Wokha. (DIPR)

Jacob Zhimomi in Longleng. (DIPR)

H. Haiying in Noklak. (DIPR)

Dr. Neikiesalie Kire in Pfutsero. (DIPR)

Toshi Wungtung in Aboi. (DIPR)

Dr. Longriniken in Tseminyu. (DIPR) Namri Nchang in Jalukie. (DIPR)

Imnatiba in Longkhim. (DIPR)

Mhathung Yanthan in Sanis. (DIPR)

R. Khing in Medziphema. (DIPR)

K.T Sukhalu in Tizit. (DIPR)

N. Bongkhao Konyak in Tobu. (DIPR)

Zale Neikha in Pungro. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: With the rest of the country, Nagaland celebrated Independence Day on August 15 with celebrations organized in various districts and subdivisions. Following are reports of the celebrations from across that state.

All the reports excluding the first four were sent by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).

Mon: The 72nd Independence Day at Mon headquarter was celebrated at Local ground, with Paiwang Konyak, minister for Transport, Civil Aviation & Railways, Land Resources as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest spoke about the Naga political issue and various measures taken up by the government.

He also drew attention to the integration of Naga inhibited area and said that the PDA government supports the desire of the Naga people for the integration of all contiguous Naga inhabited areas.

While appealing to the negotiating parties, especially the GoI to expedite the process and respond to the voice of the people by bringing a political solution at the earliest, he reiterated that the present government was committed to pave the way for an alternative arrangement that may arise from the political agreement.

The chief guest unfurled the flag and took salute from 20 marching contigents. The parade was commanded by Dy. SP Mayang Jamir.

Other highlights of the day were special numbers

by Government Wangkhao College, Ahngjong Mission High School, Drill and Choreography by Green Mount School, Mon, GHSS Mon Town ‘D’, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Mon, Cultural dance by Watsu Telongjem, Mon Town and Women Cultural Society Mon Town.

Institutions like District Hospital, sub jail, Rehab Centre and John 3:16 (orphanage) were visited by Supply department Mon, DIC Mon, district & Session Judge and Water Resources department Mon. (Correspondent) Kiphire: Along with the rest of the country, Kiphire celebrated India’s 72nd Independence Day with minister of Agriculture and Cooperation, G. Kaito Aye,

from Amoklushi cultural club, Longsalong cultural club, Sumi Union Mokokchung, Sangtam Union Mokokchung presented various items including a performance by the 44 Assam Rifles marching band.

Later after the program, the chief guest inaugurated the ‘Organic Bazar’ organized by the District Agriculture Office, Mokokchung. (Correspondent) Tuli: The 72nd Independence Day was observed at Tuli town with advisor Tourism and Art & Culture, H. Khehovi unfurling the National Flag.

Addressing the function H. Khehovi said that Nagaland, which came into being on December 1, 1963, today stood at the threshold of a common future -- with hope for an early and final settlement of the Naga Political Issue that is honorable, inclusive and acceptable for the Nagas. Stating that this issue was at the top of the PDA government’s agenda, he said the government had committed to play the role of an active facilitator in the ongoing political negotiations between the Government of India and the Naga Political groups.

Khehovi said that with the intention of promoting tourism and increasing the tourism economy for generating more employment in the sector, the state government had announced conduct of similar hornbill festivals in every district to coincide with tribal festivals.

He informed the people gathered that 2019 would mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kohima and to commemorate the milestone and to promote war tourism, a committee has been constituted to study and implement how the state could best use this significant aspect of history to contribute towards the economic progress of the present and future generations.

Earlier in the morning, the chief guest reviewed the parade and took salute from six parade contingents. The function was marked by cultural presentations from Watsu Telen Tuli and Tongpang Ruju Cultural Society Tuli. (Correspondent) Phek: Phek district headquarters celebrated the 72nd Independence Day at Phek local ground on August 15 with minister for Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining,

Kashiho Sangtam as the chief guest.

He unfurled National flag and took the Rastriya salute with the National Anthem. He also delivered the Independence Day Speech and inspected the parade contingents and took the salute from seventeen parade contingents.

Peren: Along with the rest of the country, Peren District celebrated 72nd Independence Day on August 15 at Multi-Disciplinary Outdoor Sports Complex at New H/Q Peren with minister for Health & Family Welfare S. Pangnyu Phom as the chief guest. The chief guest unfurled the National flag and took the salute from the contingents.

Zunheboto: Along with the rest of the nation, Zunheboto district celebrated the 72nd Independence Day with minister for Higher and Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along as the chief guest.

He unfurled the national flag and then inspected the parade contingents and read out the speech followed by march past by the contingents.

Tuensang: The 72nd Independence Day celebration was held at Tuensang HQ at Parade Ground Tuensang with Minister for Public Works Department, Tongpang Ozukum as the Chief Guest. After unfurling the National Flag, the chief guest read out the speech and took salute from 16th Parade Contingents.

Wokha: The 72nd Independence Day celebration was held at Wokha at Local Ground, Wokha, with minister for Planning & Coordination and Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu as the chief guest.

Altogether, 14 parade contingents took part in the parade, the parade was led by astt. commandant 7th NAP BN Bhandari, while ABSI (DEF Wolkha) was the second in command.

Longleng: In Longleng the 72nd Indian Independence Day was celebrated with Jacob Zhimomi, minister for Public Health & Engineering (PHED), Nagaland as the chief guest at local ground, Longleng.

He unfurled the National Flag and took salute form 15 parade contingents.

Noklak: The 72nd Independence Day celebrated at Noklak at public Ground with advisor Printing & Stationery, H. Haiying as chief guest. He unfurled

the national flag and took salute from 10 parade contingents.

Pfutsero: Along with the rest of the country, the 72nd Independence Day was observed at Pfutsero with advisor, Rural Development, Government of Nagaland Dr. Neikiesalie Kire as the chief guest. The chief guest unfurled the National Flag and took salute from eight parade contingents.

Meluri: Along with the rest of the country Meluri sub-division celebrated the 72nd Independence Day at Meluri Local ground with Rhosietho Nguori, ADC Meluri as the chief guest. The ADC unfurled the National flag and took salute from nine parade contingents. He also read out the Independence Day message.

Thonoknyu: At Thonoknyu Sub Division the 72nd Indian Independence Day National Flag was unfurled by Head Dobashe Tuchithong Tikher on August 15 at 6 a.m at SDO Civil Office Campus. All the DBs and GBs attended the program.

Aboi: 72nd Indian Independence Day was celebrated in Aboi local ground with advisor, IPR, SCERT and VG, Toshi Wungtung as the chief guest who unfurled the national flag and took salute. He inspected the parade contingents and also read out the independence speech.

Pughoboto: Pughoboto sub-division celebrated the 72nd Indian Independence Day with ADC Pughoboto, Phuleshe K. Yepthomi as the chief guest, at the local ground.

The chief guest unfurled the tri-colour National Flag and took the Rashtriya salute from eight contingents and read out the Independence Day speech.

Chozuba: ADC Chozuba, Japheth Woch unfurled the National Flag where a host of dignitaries, heads of departments, GBs and public leaders attended the function.

Bhandari: Bhandari sub-division celebrated the 72nd Independence Day with ADC Bhandari, Tiameren Chang as the chief guest. He unfurled the National Flag and delivered the Independence Day speech.

Jakhama: Along with the rest of the State Jakhama Sub Division celebrated the 72nd Independence Day at

Sub Division Officer office at Jakhama.

SDO (C) Jakhama, Alemyapang Longchar unfurled the National Flag and delivered the Independence Day speech.

Tseminyu: Tseminyu Sub-Division celebrated the 72nd Independence Day at RSA ground, Tseminyu with Dr. Longriniken, advisor for Law & Justice, Border Affairs, Treasury & Accounts, as the chief guest.

The chief guest unfurled the National Flag and took Rashtriya Salute from the leader of the parade commander and inspected the parade contingents after which he delivered the Independence Day speech.

Tening: The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated with the rest of the country with Sarita Yadav, ADC, Peren, Government of Nagaland as Special Guest at ADC Administrative Headquarters Tening local ground.

Hoisting of national flag in the government offices/ residence and institutions, unfurling of national flag by Special Guest and salute from contingents and enchanting national anthem were the other highlights of the day.

Shamator: With the rest of the country Shamator Yimchungru celebrated the 72nd Indian Independence day which was attended by many including different Yimchungru organizations.

National flags were hoisted in all government offices and commercial buildings.

Commissioner, Government of Nagaland, M. Patton, graced the program as chief guest and unfurled the tricolour national flag which was followed by inspection of parade contingents and the Independence Day speech.

Jalukie: Along with the rest of the country, Jalukie Sub-Division under Peren District also celebrated 72nd Indian Independence Day on with advisor for Irrigation and Flood Control Namri Nchang as the chief guest. The chief guest unfurled the National tri-color flag and took the Rastriya salute.

Naginimora: Along with the rest of the country Naginimora celebrated the 72nd I -Day with Renabomo Odyuo, ADC Naginimora as the chief guest who unfurled the National Flag followed by National Anthem from Care Well

School.

Chiephobozou: Chairman NKVIB, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu unfurled the Tricolour during the Independence Day celebration at Chiephobozou. He read out the Independence Day speech of the chief minister.

Longkhim: The 72nd Independence Day celebration was held at Longkhim Town at Public Ground with Imnatiba, advisor, Industries and Commerce, NIDC as the chief guest.

After unfurling the National Flag the chief guest read out the speech and took salute from eight Parade contingents.

Wakching: Wakching observed the 72nd Indian Independence Day at local ground, Wakching. Relise Sangtam SDO (C), Wakching unfurled the national flag and took salute from eight contingents and read out the Independence Day speech.

Sanis: Independence Day was celebrated at Sanis Government High School ground. Advisor for Horticulture Mhathung Yanthan graced the function as the chief guest.

The chief guest unfurled the Tri-Colour National Flag and took salute from four parade contingents.

Atoizu: Atoizu ADC Hq celebrated the 72nd Independence Day at Atoizu ground with ADC Atoizu, Arikumba as the guest of honour. The guest of honour unfurled the national flag, inspected the parade, read out the speech and took salute of the march past contingents.

Satakha: Satakha ADC Hq celebrated the 72nd Independence Day at Satakha public ground with ADC Satakha T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir as the guest of honour. The guest of honour unfurled the national flag, inspected the parade, read out the speech and took salute of the march past contingents.

Medziphema: The 72nd Celebration of the Indian Independence day was celebrated at Local Ground Medziphema sub-division with advisor of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Women Resources, R. Khing as the chief guest. The chief guest unfurled the National flag and took the Rastriya Salute.

Tizit: K.T Sukhalu Advisor, School Education unfurled the national flag

at the Independence Day celebrations at local ground, Tizit.

The chief guest read the Independence Day speech and took salute.

Tobu: The 72nd Independence Day 2018 was celebrated with traditional fervor in Tobu HQ where advisor for DUDA N. Bongkhao Konyak hoisted the National Flag followed by National Anthem and delivered the Independence Day speech. He also took salute from 11 contingents.

Pungro: Along with the rest of the country, Pungro celebrated the Independence Day at local ground, with advisor Youth Resource & Sports, Zale Neikha as the chief guest. He took the salute from the 7th parade contingents.

Changtongya: Along with the rest of the Nation, 72nd Indian Independence Day was celebrated at Changtongya Headquarter SDO (C) Office premises with Moakumzuk Tzudir, SDO (C) Changtongya as the chief guest. He unfurled the Indian National Flag and delivered the Independence Day speech.

Tamlu: In Tamlu SubDivision the Independence Day 2018 was celebrated with ADC Tamlu, Y. Chingyak Konyak as the special guest at local ground Tamlu.

The Special Guest unfurled the national flag and took the salute from seven contingents.

Niuland: Niuland sub division celebrated the 72nd Independence Day at Public ground Niuland. ADC Nuiland Athrila unfurled the Tri-colour national flag and took salute from eight contingents.

Ralan: The 72nd Independence Day celebration was observed at Ralan, with SDO (C) Kikato K. Chishi as the chief guest who unfurled the National Flag and delivered the Independence Day speech.

Chen: Along with the rest of the country, Chen Hq observed Independence Day at SDO (Civil) Complex at Chen Town. SDO (C) Chen, T. Moa Lemtor unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute.

Aghunato: The 72nd anniversary Independence Day was celebrated in Aghunato with T. Nchumbemo Odyuo ADC as the chief guest. The chief guest unfurled the tri-color National flag and took salute from the parade contingents.

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as the chief guest at Public Ground, Kiphire, today.

Reading out the Independence Day speech, the chief guest said that with this celebration people are reminded of the sacrifices and devotion of the country’s freedom fighters to the cause of Independence from foreign occupation through struggle and sacrifice.

The chief guest, after his speech, inaugurated the exhibition stall and power tillers were also distributed.

Folk dance was performed by, Kiphire Alongshung Atpar u Mulong (KAAM) and Eastern Sumi Hoho Kiphire.

Other highlights of the program included a special song by Leochum V and reciting of a patriotic poem

by Kievithong Tikhir.

In the after noon a friendly football match was played between DC & SP 11 and United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) followed by beating of a retreat by DEF Kiphire. USSC won the footvball match 3 to 1.

At Seyochung the celebration was graced by advisor of Fisheries, Evaluation, Economics & Statistics, L. Khumo.

Also, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Kiphire Branch visited the Shalom Children’s Home Kiphire in commemoration of the 72nd Independence Day on August 15. A team was led by Mohammed Ali Shihab, DC & Chairman, IRCS Kiphire which was accompanied by Administrative Officers and members of Red Cross Society.

The Indian Red Cross Society Kiphire Branch donated a sum of Rs.10,000 to the Shalom Children’s Home. (Correspondent) Mokokchung: The 72nd Indian Independence Day was celebrated at Imkongmeren Sports Complex.

The celebration was graced

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(L to R) Jayaram, Satya Prakash Tripathi, Tilotama Verma, and a journalist during the panel discussion in New Delhi.

DIMAPUR: The International Elephant Day (August 12) and Gaj Mahotsava (Elephants Festival) was organized by ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Wildlife Tr ust of India (WTI), International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts, New Delhi.

A press release from Wildlife Nagaland stated that, PCCF (Wildlife) & chief wildlife warden

Nagaland, Satya Prakash Tripathi and K. Caroline Angami, wildlife warden, Dimapur participated in the Gaja Mahotsava in New Delhi.

Participating in the discussion on leadership panel-centre-state cooperation in strengthening Project Elephant, Satya Parkash Tripathi, highlighted the prevalent human-elephant conflict in Wokha district (50 villages), Zunheboto district (4 villages), Mokokchung district (2 villages), following blockade of existing elephant corridor between

Assam and Nagaland.

He reflected upon the conservation work done by the people of the state, whereby the state has been recognised as the World Capital of Falcons and even received the country’s biodiversity award in 2018.

He appealed to the ministry, elephant experts, Wildlife Institute of India, and other stakeholders to come forward and join hands with the Nagaland Forest department in addressing the issue by providing financial and technical assistance.

DIMAPUR: NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) celebrated the 72nd Naga Independence day on August 14, with its vice-president, Akato Chophi as the chief guest.

NSCN/GPRN (R) through its MIP stated that the chief guest in his speech said that “Naga Unity” was a pre requisite for the goal of a political solution. He called upon the Naga people to work hand in hand in oneness and solidarity. The chief guest was donned in a mixed Naga traditional attire as an example that no matter what tribe Nagas may belong to, they were all the same “One Naga family.” Akato called upon the people to stay united so that the Naga family may be a “Mighty fortress” that is formidable and impenetrable by any act of aggression from external forces and adversaries.

Aloke Yepthomi, winner of “You know you got it”, presented the song “Imagine”, while Hornbill Cultural Club of Lengrijan also enthralled the gathering with a cultural show.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s compeered by additional secretary, Akheli Yepthomi and joint secretary, Toshi; invocation was pronounced by kilonser followed by “Oath of Allegiance” to newly inducted tatars

Akato Chophi speaking at the 72nd Naga Independence Day celebrations of NSCN (R) on August 14.

and deputy kilonsers was administered by the speaker, Iheshe Aye; a short speech was delivered by Panmei, advisor to the collective leadership; vote of thanks was proposed by kilonser, Viniho Kiho while benediction was offered by kilonser, Newell Achumi.

NPMHR: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) commemorated the “72 years of the declaration of Naga Independence Day: Walking the Indo-Naga political talk” on August 14 at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

A press release from NPMHR stated that, Nein-

gulo Krome, secretary general of NPMHR, in his keynote address, said that the Nagas were a separate and distinct people. He also highlighted that the IndoNaga talks had been going on for too long and the Naga public were losing patience and confidence in the process.

Naga Hoho president, Chuba Ozukum reiterated that Nagas should be able to decide their future and further recounted the words of Mahatma Gandhi that “the Nagas have every right to be independent”.

The president of UNC Gaidon Kamei impressed upon the people present

that “we cannot appreciate the twist and turn policy of the GoI”. The presidents of Naga Women Union (NWU) and All Naga Student’s Association Manipur (ANSAM) also spoke on the occasion.

While the Naga Students Federation (NSF) and Naga Mothers Association (NMA) sent their messages, members of Indian civil society organizations like Tapan Bose, John Dayal and Sanjay Kumar Singh also extended their solidarity. The event was attended by various civil society and student organizations both from Nagaland and mainland India.

Medals and certificates TBHJ conducts annual seminar awarded on Independence Day DIMAPUR: On the occasion of 72 Independence Day president’s police medal for distinguished service was awarded to Bendang Lemtur IGP (NAP) Kohima & president’s police medal for meritorious service to S.R. Saravanan, IGP (Crime) Kohima, Nagaland.

The union Home minister medal for excellence in police training for the year 2015-16, indoor went to C. Apong ABSI 13th NAP (IR) attached to counter insurgency and anti-terrorist school (CIATS) Ruzaphema & in outdoor category to B. Bonitho Pojar, Havildar, 14th NAP (IR) attached to counter insurgency and anti-terrorist school (CIATS), Ruzaphema.

Governor’s gold medals with ribbons fitted were awarded to Imlimadong Chang, UBSI, DEF, Tuensang; Sukho Movi, UDC, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus; Er. Namheu Khate, SDO (Electrical) No-I, Dimapur; Dr. Hovithal N.Sothu, dy. director (Training), ATI, Kohima; Jangponglemba, range forest officer, officer in-charge, Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary; Sendenyu

Community Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation Committee (SCBWCC) Sendenyu Village, Tseminyu Sub-Division.

G o v e r n o r ’s g o l d medal was awarded to Er. S.K. Dhar, Jr. ER. PWD (H) attached to Nagaland House New Delhi; Y. Kihovi Chishi, Electrician, E.E, Electrical Division, Zunheboto; R. Tochumong Chang, dy. commandant, 11th NAP (IR) Bn; R. Dibambo Zeliang, asst. commandant, 9th NAP (IR) Bn; Vikehieto Kenna-o, Inspector, OC Kiphire Police Station; T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir, ADC, Kohima; Bhandari Town Eloe Hoho, NGOP, Bhandari, Wokha District; Rangkhamong Sangtam, VDB Secy. Longkhitpeh Village, Chare, Tuensang.

For award of governor’s gold medal (announcement only) to N. Jacob Yanthan, jt. director, Dte. of Agriculture, Kohima; Wochamo Odyuo, addl. commissioner of State Taxes, Dimapur; Aneang Konyak, constable, 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Bn. Chumukedima; Bongkam Phom, agri. inspector, office of

the DAO, Longleng; Meyangzungba Jamir, SDO (C), Seyochung, Kiphire; Project 72 Hours, NGO. G ove r n o r ’s c o m mendation certificates 13 (thirteen) for presentation to Er. Tsiamchi Ndang, SDO (Elect.) No-I, Office of the E.E. Electrical Division, Kohima; Er. Rokobeito Iralu, SDO (Transmission), Office of the E.E. Transmission Division, Dimapur; T. RenbenLotha, addl. director, Land Resources Deptt. Nagaland; Govind Sharma, animal attendant, Veterinary Hospital, Dimapur; T. Lanusenla Longkumer SDO (C), Wokha; Binod Kumar Sethi, chairman, Sona Devi Sethi Charitable Trust, Dimapur, NGO; Seyievonuo, SDAO, Office of the DAO, Kohima; Sangpangchang Longkumer, EAC, Longmatra, Kiphire; Er.Y. Solen Konyak, Jr. Er. Office of the SDO (Housing), Mon; K.IheviAomi, DFO, Dimapur; Tiayanger Ao, UBSI, DEF, Dimapur; Joseph Zeliang, UBSI, INT Estt attached to DEF, Dimapur and Nesavotuo Zatsu Angami, Havildar, 4th NAP Bn.

DIMAPUR: Tyrannus B oys Ho ste l Ja kha m a (TBHJ) conducted its annual seminar on “Know Your Rights & Entitlement” on August 9 at the hostel premises, below St. Joseph’s College Jakhama with resource persons from Kohima Law College Limkhushi Thongliu, Sepikyu J. Sangtam, Temsunungsang Aier, Sezilo-u Losou & Yangrothung Lotha.

A press release from TBHJ warden Thorhu stated that, speaking on environmental issues, the resource person mentioned that every citizen had a moral duty towards environment protection.

One of the Fundamental Duties under Article 51(g) of the Constitution of India says “it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forest, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures”.

Due to the pressure of population and technology, the biophysical environment is being degraded, sometimes permanently, the resource person stated.

In recognition of the felt need for environmental protection, various regulatory measures have been taken in our country over the past of more than

BCTE new academic year & Freshers’ Day

BCTE faculty, staff and students present a special song during the new academic year-&-Freshers’ Day 2018 celebrations on August 10.

DIMAPUR: Bosco College of Teacher Education (BCTE) Dimapur, held its new academic year-&Freshers’ Day 2018 celebrations on August 10 with rector of Good Shepherd Seminary (GSS) Dimapur, Dr. Fr. Sunny Joseph, as the chief guest and rector of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), Dimapur Fr. Vengakunnel Thomas, as the guest of honour.

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A press release from BCTE Dimapur, Jonas Kerketta stated that Dr. Fr. Sunny Joseph, in his address said that teachers should create an atmosphere of love and humour enabling the students to learn more joyfully.

The guest of honour underlined the fact that the teacher-trainees should obtain, not only the B. Ed degree but also should strive to attain the “B.U.

degree” (Bachelor of Understanding the students and their needs/difficulties) if they really want to help the students.

In his welcome address BCTE principal, Dr. Fr. Joseph Thuruthel, emphasized on the idea that learning was a life-long process for any human being.

Hence, the moment a teacher stops learning he or she should stop his or her

teaching career. The newly inducted vice principal of BCTE, Dr./Fr. Nicholas R. Guangdiat cited to the motto of BCTE, Exemplo Docemus (‘We teach by example’) and reminded the teacher-trainees that teachers teach more by their example than their words.

In all, 100 new teacher-trainees were accorded a warm welcome to BCTE, Dimapur.

twenty years such as the enactment of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, etc.

The participants were also told that with the state capital Kohima being finally qualified as one of the smart cities, the town dwellers were expected to contribute towards promoting a healthy and pollution free atmosphere. The authorities may ban the Phezoucha Nagamese Baptist Church (PNBC), Kohima pastor, Velavoyi Kehyo was as Reverend by executive secretary NBCA, Rev. R. Meren in the presence present system of rearing ordained of NBCA council members on August 12 at Phezoucha NBC, Kohima. pigs in a pigsty, opening of septic tank and also discourage certain developmental works which may cause environmental damages and disaster including stone KCSLK meeting: Kukhupu Chishi Swu Limi Kuposhukulu (KCSLK) has convened quarry, etc. its meeting on August 18, 2 p.m. at the residence of Sukhavi Chishi (Banker), The other several topics Thilixu village. All members have been requested to attend the meeting. such as Consumer Rights, Human Rights, Food Safety DDGBA meeting: Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) has convened & Standard Act 2006, Lo- an executive meeting on August 18, 10 am at its office near Green Park junction, kayukta, Public Services to discuss constitution review, membership fees and illegal immigrants (IBIs). All delivery system, National the executive members, office bearers and unit presidents have been requested to Food Security Act 2013, attend the meeting without fail.

State Consumer Helpline LGBUD annual general meeting: Lotha GBs Union Dimapur (LGBUD) has Toll Free No. 1800-345- convened its annual general meeting on August 17, 9 am at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dima3701, Street vendors Act pur. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

2014 were also presented SNUNS annual general meeting: South Nagas Union of Nagaland State (SNUNS) during the seminar.

The TBHJ monitor has convened its annual general meeting on August 18, 10 am at AIDA conferalso spoke at the program ence hall, Don Bosco Complex, Dimapur. The presidents, secretaries and three representatives from each federating tribes have been requested to attend the and thanked the students of meeting without fail.

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3-day skill development training held DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Peren with ICAR, Medziphema organized a 3-day skill development training program on “crop diversification for food security and rural employment” at St Xavier College (SXC), Jalukie, for a group of selected students.

A press release by assistant professor of Sociology, Naomi Magh stated that the training was headed by Dr Patu K Zeliang. Other trainers of the program were Imliakum Pongener, James Kikon, Dr Ebebeni, Gogoi and Amos Newme.

Rev Dr Francis Cheerangal, principal of the college appreciated the team for their availability and readiness to organize the training and their scholarly expertise in their subject matter. In the valedictory session, the participants recollected the trainings imparted.

Rio visits landslide hit areas

DIMAPUR: Chief minister, Neiphiu Rio visited landslide hit areas along National Highway no. 29 in Kohima on August 15.

A DIPR report said that he was accompanied by advisor, Pukhayi; chief secretary, Temjen Toy and other senior officers including officials of the PWD National Highways and R&B. The chief minister discussed with the officials how best to restore this very important road. He suggested that some temporary passages may be opened as early as possible while also working on a permanent solution. The chief minister also directed the Power Grid Corporation to shift/remove the high tension power lines and tower which were affected by the landslide. Rio, while interacting with the contractors of the four-lane highway also urged them to expedite the work and complete the process before Neiphiu Rio with top officials at a landslide area along NH-29 on August 15. (DIPR) the allocated time.

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Independence Day celebrated across NE States

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Shillong/Imphal, Aug 15: The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated across Northeast India along with the rest of the country. Following are the reports from across the Northeast states.

MEGHALAYA: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday urged people of the state and non-governmental organisations to build a society which is inclusive and progressive for one and all.

Thousands of people gathered at the Polo ground witnessed a ceremonial parade. An Indian Air Force helicopter hovered over the sprawling parade ground showering rose petals.

Making his maiden address to the people as the Chief Minister, Sangma said that his government is committed to the ideals of peace and prosperity and all round development of the State.

“Peace and prosperity can be ensured the only when law and order is maintained. This fundamental aspect of administration has been given utmost priority by government,” he said.

“One of the focus areas of governance is maximize agriculture and horticulture potentials of the state and bring all round benefits for all state holders. It will generate employment and boost the income of the people,” he told the gathering.Noting that Tourism is another priority area of the government, Sangma said, “There is a huge potential for promoting eco-friendly tourism in Meghalaya. Tourism industry has huge potential to create employment for the youth of our state.”

MANIPUR: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Wednesday called upon to people to stand united in protecting the integrity of the State.

In his Independence Day speech at the Imphal’s 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles parade ground, Biren urged the people of both hill and valley to join hand in pro-

Manipur chief minister, N. Biren Singh salutes the Tricolour, after Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inspects the parade in Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal pays floral tributes to the martyrs hoisting it during the 72nd Independence Day celebration. (NP) Agartala on Wednesday. (PTI) of the freedom movement at Shraddhanjali Kanan. (PTI)

tecting the oneness and integrity of the state and the country, and said that the state government was ready to uphold the people’s will and desire for keeping intact the integrity of the state.

The day was celebrated under heavy security in view of general strikes and ‘total shut down’ called given by various insurgent outfits.

Singh also said that people have now felt the taste of freedom being citizens of being a free nation.

“This freedom we are enjoying today was not achieved easily. It was achievement after a long struggle and sacrificed made by thousands and it is our bounden duty to uphold and protect the hard earned freedom,” he said.

The chief minister also asserted that the Manipur Legislative Assembly had renewed its stand to protect the integrity of the state by taking another unanimous decision in July this year.

The Centre will certainly consult the states before taking any decision to finalize an agreement to end the Naga political problem as a fallout of the protracted peace talk with the NSCN (I-M), he said.

On the ongoing unrest at Manipur University, Singh said that a high ranking official of the Union ministry of human resources development was currently camping in Imphal to address the situation.

He therefore, expressed hope that an amicable so-

lution would be brought within a few days.

While spelling out remarkable achievements of BJP-led governments both at the Centre and state, he said that the NDA government at the Centre had made outstanding progress in diplomatic relations with different countries apart from bringing many developmental and economic changes.

Passing of OBC Bill 2017 and National Sports University Bill, 2018 were among the latest positive developments of the Central government, he added.

The state government was also putting all its effort to maintain corruption-free and transparent administration in the state, he said.

The chief minister also said that Manipur government will strive hard to bring about development by fighting corruption and creating employment opportunities for the youth.

“With the setting up of an Anti-Corruption Cell, 310 corruption related cases has been taken up so far,” he said.

The chief minister added that 33 officials had been put under suspension while one official had been terminated from service and appointment orders for 11 persons had been cancelled.

Earlier, the chief minister reviewed and took salute from 50 different march-past contingents with CO of 5th India Reserve Battalion Sh

Assam rejected move to shrink area under AFSPA: Report

New Delhi, Aug 15 (Agencies): According to a parliamentary standing committee report tabled in Parliament last month, the Centre wanted to reduce the areas under the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in Assam but the State government did not concur, The Hindu reported.

Over the past two years, the Union Home Ministry has proposed reducing the areas under AFSPA in the northeast, only to face stiff resistance from the Army and the Defence Ministry.

On Tuesday, over 300 Army officers moved the Supreme Court challenging registration of FIRs against

them for operations in areas where AFSPA is in force.

The parliamentary committee headed by former Union finance minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in its report tabled on July 19 said with improvement in security situation in most northeast States, “the Government should consider gradually reducing the area under AFSPA, especially in the States of Assam and Meghalaya.”

As per Section 3 of the AFSPA, it can be invoked in places “where the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary.”

AFSPA empowers Army and Central forces personnel de-

ployed in “disturbed areas” to kill anyone acting in contravention of the law, arrest and search any premises without a warrant and provide cover to forces from prosecution and legal suits without the Centre’s sanction.

The parliamentar y panel report said there was some difference of opinion between the Government of India and the State government with regard to the areas to be declared as “disturbed areas.” The committee also noted that the State Government has notified the whole State as disturbed on the plea that it was not the right time to reduce the area under AFSPA.

Jugeshore Sharma as parade commander.

ASSAM: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal Wednesday said his government will stay vigilant to ensure that name of any foreigner is not included in the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Hoisting the national flag at the Veterinary College playground here on the 72nd Independence Day, Sonowal said the list published last month was only a draft. “We will keep an eye so that name of any foreigner is not included in the NRC,” he said.

“The government is also committed to ensure that no Indian citizen living in Assam is left out of the NRC,” he added.

The NRC will become an important safeguard for making Assam foreignerfree and the government had assured this after coming to power in 2016, he said.

Sonowal hailed the 70,000 policemen who were deployed in the state to ensure peaceful publication of the final draft of the NRC on July 30 and lauded the hard work of the 55,000 government employees in preparing the document.

Speaking about corruption in the state, Sonowal claimed it had come down drastically in the last two years and said 52 officials had already been arrested in the cash-for-job scam in the Assam Public Service Commission. The commission’s dismissed chairman has also

Zeliangrong bodies call 24-hour bandh Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 15: Zeliangrong Baudi and Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) and the All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AZSU) have called for a 24-hour bandh in the Zeliangrong areas in Manipur on August 16.

The bandh to begin from Wednesday midnight has been called against alleged failure on the part of governments of India and Manipur to book NSCN (I-M) cadres allegedly involved in the abduction of leaders of the ZYF and Zeliangrong students.

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Books on history of Dimasas, Dima Hasao

Ha f lo n g, Au g 1 5 (Agencies): Chief Executive Member (CEM) of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) Debolal Gorlosa on Wednesday released two books at Haflong, the headquarters of Dima Hasao district and NCHAC, Northeast Now reported.

The books released by the NCHAC CEM are ‘History of the Dimasas & Other writings of S.R. Thaosen’ by Vandana Thaosen and ‘A brief account of the tribes of Dima Hasao Assam’ by Ramdina Lalsim published by the Department of Information & Public Relations (Hills), Haflong.

Authored by Vandana Thaosen, granddaughter of late SR Thaosen, the book titled ‘History of the Di-

masas & Other writings of S.R. Thaosen’ is a collection of writings by late Sonaram Thaosen, one of the few enterprising Dimasas.

SR Thosen’s enterprising spirit reflected in his life and writings. He was an able leader, a successful organiser, a social reformer, an educationist and a writer.

As a writer he stands out from other writers of the community for his multilingual skill.

This volume includes 22 pieces of writings, out of which 17 are in Dimasa dealing with various issues concerning the Dimasa society, four in English and his autobiography in Bengali.

Vandana Thaosen is a senior faculty member at Gurucharan College, Silchar and the eldest of the grand-

children of late Sonaram Thaosen. She states that the book is a collection of relevant factual writings of reflective materials such as essay, speech, memoir, editorials, etc. and gives glimpses of the emphasis on values of meticulous observations and clarion call to the youth to claim a world for themselves and beyond. The narrative is a loose sequence of different thoughts and issues but gives adequate glimpse of social constructiveness of the times. The other book, written by Ramdina Lalsim titled as ‘A brief account of the Tribes of Dima Hasao, Assam’, is an effort by the author to highlight the traditions, culture, habits, feast and festivals, etc. in brief so as to let the

been arrested.

He said since his government assumed office, it has appointed over 45,000 people in various government jobs in permanent and contractual positions.

For making Assam a pollution-free state, the state government set a target to plant 10 crore saplings, out of which 4.5 crore have already been planted, the chief minister said.He said 170 poachers have been arrested in the last two years and 10 fast track courts set up for their trial.

TRIPURA : Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, in his maiden Independence Day address Wednesday, assured people that he would strive to provide an “unbiased and corruption-free government”.

The CM, after unfurling the Tricolour at Assam Rifles ground here, called for effective coordination between the state administration, neighbouring countries and the Centre.

Tripura shares 156-kmlong border with Bangladesh. “We are committed to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the people of this state. Tripura will develop through effective coordination with the Centre and the neighbouring countries,” he said.The state government will not entertain any form of bias or partiality, Deb asserted.

“There is no space for bias or partiality in our policies. The administration shall work for the de-

outside world know about the small unknown tribes in the district.

The hill district, which is a home for several colourful and warm-hearted tribes, endowed with rich flora and fauna, lovely natural scenery of rolling valleys, forest, blue hills, hilly paths and sparkling streams. This book would help the readers of rest of the world to understand the people of Dima Hasao, where they come from, who they are and many more aspects of the tribal people of this hilly district.

The author, Ramdina Lalsim, a local resident of Haflong in Dima Hasao, is a passionate writer and photographer. He has already written a large number of articles and stories.

am road), district highway and all national projects within the jurisdiction of Zeliangrong areas will come under purview of the strike, a joint statement of the Zeliangrong bodies said.

Schools, government offices, business activities, religions, medical/health, water supply, and electricity have been exempted from the purview of the strike.

Meanwhile, a statement of ZSU Manipur said that the democratic agitation launched by the Zeliangrong civil organizations was a “serious matter of life and security of the citizens.”

velopment of everyone,” he said.

Talking about the key achievements of the BJPIPFT coalition government in the past five months, the CM said a “fair and transparent employment policy was introduced in the state with focus on accountability and merit”. He stressed the need to curb drug abuse among youth.

Lauding the women achievers who made it big in the national and international games, including ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar and kickboxer Nistha Chakraborty, Deb said, “God resides in the country where women are worshipped.”

Around 40 police officers from Mizoram, along with personnel of Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Assam Rifles, Tripura State Rifles, Tripura Police and National Cadet Corps, took part in the Independence Day parade this morning at Assam Rifles ground.

Sikkim: Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling Wednesday said the state has excelled in reducing poverty levels during the last 24 years and is now aiming to become India’s first poverty-free state.

In his Independence Day speech at the packed Paljor stadium here today, Chamling said Sikkim has also emerged as an abode of peace where there is no discord or animosity among

improvement in quality of life, Sikkim is number one in India.

M i z o ra m : M i z oram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla today said successful implementation of the New Land Use Policy (NLUP) and introduction of the New Economic Development Policy (NEDP) have significant impact on the state’s socio-economic scenario.

Addressing the people after unfurling the Tricolour here, Lal Thanhawla said Mizoram was one of the highest growing economies among the states today along with Gujarat, Jarkhand and Tripura, that recorded more than 8 per cent growth rate during the last four years.

“Mizoram ranks first among the small states, and second among all the states in Health Index prepared

by World Bank Group and NITI Aayog,” he said, adding that the state has the second highest literacy percentage in the country.

He said implementation of the NLUP, the flagship program of the present government since 2011, and the NEDP resulted in the decline of ‘jhum’ (slash and burn way of shifting cultivation) by 31.37 per cent in six years. He also mentioned as an achievement of the government the inking of peace agreement with the erstwhile Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) militants on April 2 that led to laying down of arms by its cadres on April 13.

Vice President discusses NE problems with journalists New Delhi, Aug 15 (Agencies): In what may be described as a noble attempt to bridge the wide chasm between the Northeastern region and the rest of the country, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday hosted a lunch for journalists of the region to mark the first anniversary of his ascent to the second highest Constitutional office in the country, The Shillong Times reported.

“Journalists from the North East always complain that they and their region do not get adequate attention at the national level in Delhi,” Naidu said, adding “That is the rea-

Demand for Bajali district: AASU stages hunger strike

Pathsala, Aug 15 (Agencies): The 24hour hunger strike, started by the Pathsala Anchalik Committee of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in Bajali Sub-division under Barpeta district at Pathsala, concluded on Wednesday, Northeast Now reported.

The hunger strike, led

by Pathsala Anchalik Committee of AASU president Damodar Roy and secretary Himangshu Sarma, started at 9 am on Tuesday, in front of the AASU office in Pathsala town, and ended at 9 am on Wednesday.

The AASU activists demanded announcement of Bajali Sub-division as a separate district.

Around two hundred AASU activists joined the

people on the basis of caste and religion.

“There has been not a single case of desecration of religious centre like mandirs, gumpas or churches and not a single life was lost due to religious differences and riots owing to people’s faiths and beliefs,” Chamling said.

Governor Shriniwas Patil was also present on the occasion.

Chamling said that despite having three international borders, Sikkim has seen an unprecedented people-friendly policies and interventions that has left an indelible imprint on the national and international socio-political canvas.

“According to the United Nations, there is no other country or state in the world after World War II to record the steepest fall in poverty level as quickly as Sikkim has done,” the chief minister said.

Sikkim’s poverty levels came down from 30.9 per cent in 2004-05 to 8.19 per cent in 2011-12, a decline of 22 percentage points, due to the state’s “inclusive and equitable development programmes”, he said.

“Having freed Sikkim from extreme poverty, we are working to achieve our goal of becoming the first poverty-free state of India,” he said. He added that the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth of Sikkim has been very positive touching an impressive 22.8 per cent in 2013-14. He further said that in terms of

hunger strike at the Hari Mandir premises.

In the programme, members of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Bajar Committee of Pathsala and many other political parties were present in the programme.

It may be mentioned that during the last State Assembly election campaign, Himanta Biswa Sarma, now Finance, Health and Education Minister, who came to Bajali to campaign for coalition candidate Pabindra Deka, had promised that Bajali would be declared as a district if they come to power. Sarma had said Bajali would be upgraded as a district at any cost to take forward the development graph of the area.

son why I called them for an exclusive interaction.”

During the interaction, he reminded the mediapersons that the NE region is endowed with abundant natural resources but difficult terrain, dispersed habitation, poor connectivity and inadequate infrastructure which have proved to be obstacles to the realisation of its true potential.

There is an immense investment potential in the Northeastern region and ASEAN should not miss the opportunity to invest in the region.

“For this, the central and state governments will have to work hand-in-hand.

Improved connectivity is important in bringing the Northeast closer to the mainstream,” he said.

Connectivity is the key for the region which became landlocked after partition of the country, he added.

Recalling his half a century old association with active politics, Naidu said it was not an easy task to settle down in his new role as Vice President of India which, in his words, he is still “adjusting to”.

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2. That, in all my documents my name has been recorded and reflected as SHRI. N. TENMEI PHOM WHEREAS due to ignorance and clerical mistake my name has been entered and recorded as TENMEI PHOM, in Aadhaar Card and TENMEI in Account Statements, SBI ACCOUNT Passbook.

3. That, this Affidavit is made to declare that the name N. TENMEI PHOM, TENMEI PHOM and TENMEI refers to same and one person only that is me "N. TENMEI PHOM".

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5. That, the statements made in para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing immaterial has been made or concealed therein.

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Will not be cowed down by any flutter, says Stalin

Chennai, Aug 15 (PTI): Embroiled in a succession war with his estranged brother M K Alagiri, DMK working president M K Stalin today said he would “not be cowed down” by any flutter and vowed to overcome any challenges emanating from within or outside the party. Stalin made the remarks in a letter to his partymen.

“I was raised by Kalaignar; (I) will not be cowed down by (any) flutter. I will overcome any challenges being created from within and outside the party with the help of the dear supporters of Kalaignar,” he said.

His remarks come at a time when Alagiri, expelled

by DMK patriarch and their father M Karunanidhi in 2014 at the height of his fight with Stalin over establishing supremacy in Tamil Nadu’s main opposition party, has raised a banner of revolt.

The DMK’s first family had presented a united face when Karunanidhi was fighting for his life at a city hospital. Alagiri was present at the hospital and was also seen at Karunanidhi’s funeral.

On Monday, days after Karunanidhi’s death, Alagiri claimed all loyal party workers were with him and that the DMK would “dig its own grave” if it did not take him back.

In his letter, Stalin also

Long time aide of Karunanidhi and DMK principal secretary Duraimurugan had insisted that Stalin would soon take over the party’s reins as he had traits like “concern, skills and hard work”.

BJP rejects charge of trying to divide DMK

MK Stalin (file) said “political rivals” were more concerned about what was happening in the DMK in the post-Karunanidhi era.

“The central rulers (BJP) are sowing communalism and snatching away the state’s rights. Political rivals are showing more concern than us to know what is happening in our party in the wake of Thalaivar’s (leader - Karunanidhi) loss,” he said. The rivals are nursing the fond hope that they can make a “mountain out of a molehill”, he added.

Claiming that Tamil Nadu had done well under the DMK rule, he alleged the ruling AIADMK had left the state in “shambles”.

Stalin said he took the responsibility of keeping the party intact in the wake of Karunanidhi’s demise with the “unshakable confidence” that the supporters will be with him.

Yesterday, at an urgent meeting of the DMK’s executive committee, the party rallied behind Stalin.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today dismissed the charge that it was attempting to “divide” the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and said it had become a practice to blame the saffron party for any problem.

Condemning DMK deputy general secretary Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan’s yesterday’s remarks, Tamil Nadu BJP president Tamilisai Soundararajan said there was no need and reason for her party to indulge in such acts. Speaking at the DMK’s executive meeting, Jagadeesan had accused the BJP of trying to divide the party in the wake of its chief M Karunanidhi’s death and stressed on unity among the ranks.

She had made the charge a day after Karunanidhi’s estranged son M K Alagiri claimed that all the loyal party workers were with him and accused his brother and DMK working president M K Stalin of blocking his return to the party, from which he was expelled in 2014.

national Rule of law supreme: PM on rape cases New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI): Asserting that the rule of law is supreme for his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for giving wide publicity to the cases in which rapists were awarded the death sentence, saying it would instill fear in people with “demonic mindset”.

“The country, our society need to be rid off this demonic mindset,” he said during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.

“The rule of law is supreme for us and there can be no compromise with this,” he said.

Modi said the society needs to feel a million times more pain a rape victim endures.

He spoke about fasttrack trial of rape cases in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan where the convicts were condemned to death within days and said such cases need to be given wide publicity to deter people from committing such crimes.

“The more the publicity, the more the fear it will instill in people with demonic mindset,” Modi said.

He asked people to inculcate values and respect for women in their children.

The prime minister referred to the elevation of two women as judges of the Supreme Court.

“Now, in a first, there are three women judges in the top court,” he said.

Ashutosh quits AAP; Kejriwal refuses to accept New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS): Senior leader Ashutosh jolted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday by quitting it citing personal reasons, but AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal refused to let him go.

Ashutosh, who joined the party in 2014 after being a journalist for 23 years, took to Twitter to announce he was quitting and thanking the party for its support.

“Every journey has an end. My association with AAP which was beautiful/ revolutionary has also an end. I have resigned from the party (and) requested (it) to accept the same,” he tweeted. “It is purely from a very very personal reason.

Thanks to (the) party (and those) who supported me throughout. Thanks,” he added. In another tweet, he asked the media to respect his privacy.

Retweeting Ashutosh’s tweet, Kejriwal said he cannot accept the resignation, at least in this lifetime. “How

AAP leaders Ashutosh (R) and Arvind Kejriwal. (file) can we ever accept your resignation? No, not in this lifetime.” In another tweet, he said: “Ashutosh sir, we all love you a lot.”

Ashutosh had expressed unhappiness over the choice of two of the three nominees to the Rajya Sabha. Once seen as close to Kejriwal, he had mostly kept away from party activities since then. Ashutosh was the AAP candidate from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk constituency in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and finished runner-up to BJP’s Harsh Vardhan. For 2019, Pankaj Gupta, a party

spokesperson, has been chosen as the ‘prabhari’ of Chandni Chowk and most likely will be the candidate as well. Sanjay Singh, MP and a member of the party’s Political Affairs Committee of which Ashutosh was a member, called the resignation “heartbreaking”.

“My association with Ashutosh as a friend and trustworthy partner will be lifelong. His separation from the party is a heartbreaking news for me,” he said, adding he will request him to take back the resignation.

Delhi cabinet Minister

Gopal Rai called the decision “sad”. Party’s chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said his resignation had not been accepted yet and he had been asked to reconsider his decision. Support for Ashutosh poured in from other party leaders as well. Delhi MLA from Dwarka Adarsh Shastri described him as a source of inspiration and urged him to reconsider his move.

Sushil Gupta, one of the Rajya Sabha MPs who Ashutosh did not approve of, tweeted: “I have high regards and respect for Ashutoshji, his contribution in the victory of Delhi election and strengthening of AAP nationwide are unmatchable. I appeal him to rethink his decision.”

Ashutosh is the latest in a series of senior leaders to quit the AAP, which has ruled Delhi since 2015.

Those who exited earlier included Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan, Mayank Gandhi, Anjali Damania, Anand Kumar, Ajit Jha and Shazia Ilmi.

MP ‘role model’ in dealing with rape cases: CM Bhopal, Aug 15 (PTI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said the state has become a “role model” in dealing with rape cases of minors and 10 accused in such offences have been awarded the death sentence.

The earth needs to be rid of such “demons”, he said after unfurling the national flag at the Independence Day function in the Motilal Nehru Stadium here.

The state had last year approved the provision of capital punishment for those found guilty of raping girls aged 12 or below.

“One thing saddens us is that on one hand we are hiring girls in police (department) for their empowerment, and on the other, demons are taking birth who rape innocent and minor girls,” Chouhan said.

“The demons are a curse on the earth. We have to free this planet of them,” he asserted.

He said MP is the first state to pass a bill for hanging rapists of minor girls.

“Madhya Pradesh has become a role model by awarding death sentence to more than 10 such offenders,” he said, adding 50 special courts have been set up in the state to conduct trials in rape cases.

At least 10 rapists of girls aged 12 or below have been awarded the death sentence by various courts in the state since February this year.

Anandiben Patel takes oath as Governor of C’garh Raipur, Aug 15 (PTI): Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, who has been given the additional charge of Chhattisgarh following the death of governor Balramji Dass Tandon, was sworn in at a ceremony here today.

Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi administered the oath of office to Patel during a simple function at the Raj Bhawan here.

Chief Minister Raman Singh and other senior state officials attended the swearing-in ceremony. Tandon (90), one of the founding members of the BJP’s parent organisation, the Jan Sangh, died yesterday at the government-run Dr B R Ambedkar Memorial Hospital here after suffering a heart attack. President Ram Nath Kovind gave Patel the additional charge of Chhattisgarh following the demise of Tandon, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson said yesterday.

Rifleman Aurangzeb’s parents Indian Army, China’s PLA hoist tricolour in Indore on I-Day meet at Nathu La, Ladakh

New Delhi/Jammu, Aug 15 (IANS): The Indian Army and China’s People Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday held two special meetings of border personnel at Nathu La in the Sikkim sector and Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir to boost mutual trust and promote peace.

Both the meetings happened on the Indian sides to commemorate the 72nd Independence Day of India. The PLA delegations, comprising several officers and soldiers, attended the celebration following an invitation.

In Sikkim, the Defence Ministry said: “The celebration took place in an atmosphere of warmth and friendship, with an aim of enhancing mutual trust and promoting border peace and tranquility.”

The two forces had held a similar meeting to celebrate the 91st anniver-

sary of the foundation of PLA on August 1.

“Such interactions between the two armies have resulted in enhancement of goodwill and mutual understanding between the two nations,” said a statement from the Ministry. Beside interactions between the armies, programmes portraying the cultural diversity of the two countries were presented by both sides on the occasion, said the statement. Situated at 4,310 metres above sea level, Nathu La -- a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district -- connects the Indian state of Sikkim with Tibet. Indian troops deployed in remote and high altitude areas of North Sikkim also celebrated Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at different forward posts with great zeal.

Another Indian Army delegation led by Brigadier V.K. Purohit and Colonel

Anil Kumar Sharma met a Chinese delegation headed

by Senior Colonel Wang Jun Xian and Lt Col Li Ming Ju at Chushul-Moldo and DBO-TWD meeting points in Eastern Ladakh, said the Army’s Northern Command spokesperson.

“The ceremonial was marked by saluting the national flag of India by both the delegation members.

Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment.

The two sides exchanged greetings and vote of thanks and reflected the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border,” he said.

“The delegations parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC),” said the official.

Indore, Aug 15 (PTI): Parents of Army jawan Aurangzeb, who was killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and who has been nominated for the Shaurya Chakra award posthumously, hoisted the national flag here today.

Speaking to the media later, they said they were proud of his sacrifice for the country.

Aurangzeb’s father Mohammed Hanif and mother Raz Begum unfurled the national flag at Regal Chowk on Independence Day here in Madhya Pradesh.

They had been invited as chief guest for the flaghoisting ceremony by Apna Samooh, a local organisation. “Aurangzeb was the son of entire India and we take pride in his sacrifice.

We are thankful to the government for honouring his sacrifice with the Shaurya Chakra,” Hanif said.

Aurangzeb, 24, who belonged to the 44 Rash-

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan waves at the crowd during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Motilal Nehru Police Stadium in Bhopal on Wednesday. (PTI) A court in MP’s Shahdol district had sentenced a 23-year-old man to death on February 28 for raping and killing a four-year-old girl.

Yesterday, a 40-yearold man was sentenced to death by a court in the Sagar district for raping a 10-year-old girl.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for giving wide publicity to cases in which rapists were awarded the death sentence, saying it would instill fear in people with a “demonic mindset”.

He spoke about fasttrack trial of rape cases in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan where convicts were condemned to death within days, and said such cases need to be given wide pub-

licity to deter people from committing such crimes.

Madhya Pradesh accounted for the highest 4,882 rape cases out of 38,947 recorded across the country in 2016, as per the National Crime Record Bureau’s last report.

The state recorded 2,479 rape cases of minor girls, followed by Maharashtra and UP with 2,310 and 2,115 such cases respectively, the NCRB report said.

MP recorded the highest number of rape cases (4,391) in 2015 too, according to the report.

Chouhan said Madhya Pradesh has initiated a slew of measures for women’s empowerment.

“After panchayat, pro-

visions have been made for reservation to women in government jobs,” he said.

Women are getting 50 per cent reservation in teaching jobs and 30 per cent in various other fields, except the Forest Department, he said.

Chouhan also said 500 additional seats have been created in MBBS courses to overcome the shortage of doctors in the state.

Efforts are on to improve the health services in MP, he said, adding medical colleges will be opened in Datia, Vidisha, Khandwa and Ratlam districts.

Also, sanctions have been granted to open two more medical colleges in the Seoni and the Chhattarpur district, he added.

NPCI blames Cosmos for malware attack M u mb a i , A u g 1 5 (IANS): The National Payments Corp of India (NPCI) on Wednesday held the Cosmos Cooperative Bank Ltd’s “own IT environment” responsible for the unprecedented cyber loot which left the Pune-based bank poorer

by Rs 94.42 crore.

In a statement here, the NPCI’s Head Risk Management, Bharat Panchal, said: “The NPCI’s systems are fully secure and this particular issue has occurred within the (Cosmos Bank’s) own IT environment.

“This has happened due to malware-based attack on the bank’s IT system which has caused a fraud. Under the attack, maximum transactions have been reported from outside India.”

He reiterated that the systems of NCPI - the umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India - “were absolutely secure and it was continuously monitoring the situation arising out of the Cosmos

Bharat Panchal (file) Bank episode”. The Indian banking industry went in shudders on Tuesday after the Cosmos Bank admitted that it had fallen victim to an international group of hackers who siphoned off a total of Rs 94.24 crore in two cyber attacks on August 11 and August 13.

In the first cyber hit, the bank lost Rs 80.50 crore through multiple ATM swipes in 28 countries.

In the second malware assault, the hackers gobbled up Rs 13.92 crore by initiating SWIFT transfers.

Cosmos Bank Chairman Milind A. Kale said that after the malware attack

on the critical communication system between various payment gateways was hacked, the hackers’ gangs were informed simultaneously in 28 countries and they immediately started the withdrawals, in many cases small amounts of around $100, to avoid rousing suspicions.

He said normally, the Core Banking System (CBS) receives debit card payment requests via its ‘Switching System’. But during the malware attack, a proxy switch was created and all the fraudulent payment approvals were passed through the proxy switching system.

Kale said the bank’s own servers and other systems were inspected annually by the Reserve Bank of India Audit and System Audit and the bank was ensuring all the measures for data security and this security system was fully operational.

Banking experts and industry players fear this could be a ‘pilot run’ unless the authorities take it seriously.

triya Rifles, was abducted and killed by terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir on June 14.

He was abducted when on the way home to celebrate Eid. “Terrorists tied my brave son’s hands. If his hands had been free, he would have killed at least four terrorists,” an emotional Hanif said.

“I feel proud and happy that my son will get the Shaurya Chakra for his sacrifice,” Raz Begum said.

“My son used to tell me he wanted do something for the country, and with his martyrdom, he proved himself right,” she said.

The list of gallantry award winners, including Aurangzeb, was released by the defence ministry on the eve of the Independence Day yesterday. The awards were approved by President Ram Nath Kovind, in his capacity as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Children, holding tricolours, take part in a skating-rally to celebrate the 72nd Independence Day, in Noida on Wednesday. (PTI) Forces.

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A welcome move

ealth care is a very crucial issue anywhere and its quality is also weighed heavily by the effectiveness of the system. Funding for health care in the north east is quite substantial and it remains among the priorities of the various state governments.

The government of India has been allocating a lot of funds for health care. When compared to other Northeastern states, Nagaland fares very badly in terms of primary healthcare services utilisation. An earlier report by the National Family Health Survey 2016 highlights the dismal state of maternal and child healthcare in Nagaland. The state has the lowest proportion of pregnant women (25%) who have received antenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy. Even Bihar(35%), which has a poor reputation in delivery, surpassed Nagaland by 10% points. A ranking of the North eastern states on key maternal and child health and healthcare indicators invariably placed Nagaland at the bottom of the list. Nagaland is ranked the lowest among all of Northeast in case of institutional delivery and full immunisation coverage. Unlike other Northeastern states, Nagaland has registered no gains from India’s flagship National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) between 2006 and 2016 even after being a focus of the programme. Instead, large scale corruption was alleged to have taken place under National Rural Health Mission(NRHM). In institutional delivery(2016) Mizoram tops the list , followed

by Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam then Nagaland. Even in Full Immunisation programme(2016) Sikkim tops the list followed by Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland at the bottom of the list. Nagaland has spent huge sums on health but on the ground much is left to be desired. An indicator of a likely remedy against poor infrastructure has been the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the government of Nagaland with Tata Trusts for providing a comprehensive cancer care in the state in order to build public healthcare system to make cancer care accessible and affordable. The Northeast India is recorded to have the highest prevalence of 16 forms of cancer in both male and female, and Nagaland figures among the top of the list. However, patients from Nagaland had to go outside the state for treatment due to lack of cancer care services in the state. The MoU was signed between the Health & Family Welfare department and Tata Trusts from Mumbai, for a partnership to set up the Nagaland Cancer Care Foundation(NCCF). According to official sources, the collaboration will build on the public healthcare system to make cancer care accessible and affordable. The proposed NCCF will be a three –tier model of treatment delivery where the present Naga Hospital Authority(NHA) will be developed including building capabilities in district hospitals at Mon, Mokokchung, Phek and Tuensang. These district hospitals will be offering confirmatory diagnostics and follow up treatment besides palliative care for convenience of patients. The NCCF will provide latest medical facilities so that prevalence based treatment can be provided at par with latest globally accepted treatment standards. As per the MoU, the Tata Trusts will also convene a diverse group of oncologists from renowned institutions globally and cancer hospital to attach to the National Cancer Grid. As Nagaland has the highest per capital burden of cancer in India, the collaboration between the state and Tata Trusts will certainly be a win-win situation.

DailyDevotion The Evidence of the New Birth You must be born again. —John 3:7

The answer to Nicodemus’ question, “How can a man be born when he is old?” is: Only when he is willing to die to everything in his life, including his rights, his virtues, and his religion, and becomes willing to receive into himself a new life that he has never before experienced (John 3:4). This new life exhibits itself in our conscious repentance and through our unconscious holiness.

“But as many as received Him…” (John 1:12). Is my knowledge of Jesus the result of my own internal spiritual perception, or is it only what I have learned through listening to others? Is there something in my life that unites me with the Lord Jesus as my personal Savior? My spiritual history must have as its underlying foundation a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ. To be born again means that I see Jesus. “…unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God ” (John 3:3). Am I seeking only for the evidence of God’s kingdom, or am I actually recognizing His absolute sovereign control? The new birth gives me a new power of vision by which I begin to discern God’s control. His sovereignty was there all the time, but with God being true to His nature, I could not see it until I received His very nature myself.

“Whoever has been born of God does not sin…”

(1 John 3:9). Am I seeking to stop sinning or have I actually stopped? To be born of God means that I have His supernatural power to stop sinning. The Bible never asks, “Should a Christian sin?” The Bible emphatically states that a Christian must not sin. The work of the new birth is being effective in us when we do not commit sin. It is not merely that we have the power not to sin, but that we have actually stopped sinning. Yet 1 John 3:9 does not mean that we cannot sin— it simply means that if we will obey the life of God in us, that we do not have to sin.

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If we open a quarrel between past and present, we shall find that we have lost the future. ~ Winston Churchill

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71 years on, frosty relations continue

T was August 12, 1947, three days before India became free. My father, a practicing doctor, summoned us, three brothers and asked what our programme was? I told him that I wanted to stay in Pakistan just as the Muslims would in India. My elder brother, who was studying medicine at Amritsar, intervened to say that Muslims would ask the Hindus to vacate the house in West Punjab just as the Muslims living in East Punjab would asked to leave.

I asked how that could be possible if the Hindus did not agree to quit. He replied that we would be forcibly ousted.

This was precisely what happened. On August 17, two after independence some Muslim gentlemen came to us and made the request to leave the house. I asked one of them where do we go? He gave the keys of his house at Jalandhar and said that we would not have to do anything because his house was well furnished and ready for occupation.

We declined the offer.

But after they left, all of us sat around the dining table to decide on the future.

I told them that I was staying back in Pakistan and they said they would be going to Amritsar and come back once the disturbances were over. We agreed that the scenario, however dismal, we could be back, at the most after a month. My mother remarked when she was locking the house that she had a strange feeling as if they we were not coming back. My elder brother agreed with her.

I packed one traveler and a shirt in a blue canvas bag and parted saying that we would meet at our maternal uncle’s place at Darya Ganj in Delhi. My mother gave me Rs. 120 to sustain myself until we met in Delhi. My father had made my journey easier. He told a Brigadier, who was his patient, to take his three sons across the border. He said he had no space in his Jonga and he can accommodate only one of us. The following morning I was pushed into his vehicle. I

could not conceal my tears stench, however, was very and wondered whether we much in the air. would all meet again.

At that time I promT h e j o u r n e y f r o m ised myself that I would Sialkot to Sambrawal was try to foster good relations uneventful. But from there between the two countries. the caravans of people That was the main reafrom either side, the Hin- son why I started lighting dus moving to the Indian candles on the Wagha borside and the Muslims to the der, a process that began Pakistani part, were on the some 20 years ago. It was a move. Suddenly, our Jonga small movement with just was stopped.

15-20 peoAn old Sikh ple to begin Kuldip Nayar stood on the with. Now way and begged us to take roughly one lakh people on his grandchild to India. I this side and the people of told him politely that I was Pakistan, though in limited still studying and would not number, followed suit have be able to carry his grand- also joined the cause. son, however fair his request Peoples’ enthusiasm was. The old man said that knows no bounds. But the he had lost all his fam- governments are in the way. ily members and the only There is curfew in the entire survivor was his grandson. area and one has to take And he wanted him to live. permit to reach the border.

I still recall his tearful face I have written to Home but I had told him the facts. Minister Rajnath Singh How would I bring up the to instruct the authorities, child when I myself was not both Border Security Force sure about my future? Then and Central Reserve Police we moved on. And, as we Force, to allow us to reach travelled, we could see the the zero point, where the scattered luggage all over steel gates check the movebut the bodies had been ment into either side, for removed by the time. The lighting candles.

This exercise is confined to few Individuals. I wish that the border could be made soft and the situation became calm so that enmity between the two countries is banished. I was on the bus that Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee rode to Lahore. There was bonhomie on both sides and I thought that the trip would resume a regular exchange of trade, joint ventures and people-to-people contact between the two nations.

But I feel disappointed when the barbed wires on either side of the border preventing people’s passage into each other’s country with so much of visa restrictions. In the past, intellectuals, musicians and artists could meet and hold joint programmes. But today, even that has got stopped, with the governments showing rigidity in issuing visas.

There is practically no contact on official and even non-officials sides.

New Prime Ministerdesignate Imran Khan has said in an interview that he would ensure trade and

business. My only worry is that his proximity to the army may not allow him to carry out his promises. But, maybe, the army angle is being exaggerated. It also wants to have peace because it’s their men who have to fight the war and all that it entails.

The sticking point is that the decision in India is taken by the elected members of parliament and unlike Pakistan, where the army has the last word.

That’s where the problem comes. Whether or not Imran Khan will be able to convince the army top brass to allow the people to have there is difficult to imagine.

New Delhi should make an effort. But it has adopted a harsh stand not to negotiate with Islamabad until Pakistan stopped providing shelters to the terrorists and punishing those who were instrumental in Mumbai blasts. Imran Khan should take the initiative, keeping in view India’s demands for any cordial relations between the two countries.

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he influx of illegal immigration into Nagaland is a very sensitive issue as we all know. It is sensitive as it deals with those people looking for survival under compelling circumstances and yet for some looking for greener pasture. Whoever is the illegal immigrant, he is not alone but he has the backing of his community, his nation including international human rights organization.

The unregistered people out of 40 lakh now in Assam will flock to different destinations as and when the NRC draft list is finalized by the end of this year. The weakest and most complacent State in NE will be the destination target of these unregistered people. Nagaland’s border with Assam is so porous that any number of people can come without the notice of the administration. Worst is Dimapur being outside the purview of ILP, the administration has no power to restrict anybody from entering into the commercial town by road or by train. When any outsider reaches Dimapur, it is easy for anyone to go to any District in Nagaland. Thus, Dimapur has been the natural major depot for onward distribution of unwanted population to the rest of other Districts in Nagaland.

Of all, Nagaland is no less equipped with protective constitutional provisions than any State else in the country from prevention of intrusion point of view. Despite of having these provisions, Nagaland remains to be the most accessible for any migrant including illegal immigrants as of now. The Govt. of Nagaland seems to be hardly aware of the immense impend-

To handle with care

ing danger being posed by triple of the population of Nagaland.

For sure 40 lakh will not come to Nagaland but when part of those people intrude into our small land in their thousands or in few lakhs, Nagaland will be swarmed. To allow unqualified people to enter into Nagaland is simple and easy as the administration has been doing so over all these years. It is well known fact that the certificate issuing authorities for ILP and Indigenous Certificate tend to abuse power by commercializing their positions. It is learnt that some of the issuing authority used to have syndicate with brokers who used to sell such certificates to seekers.

It is also well known fact that many village authorities mostly in plain sector have the tendency to issue Permanent Residential Certificate(PRC) and Temporary Residential Certificate(TRC) rampantly to almost strangers. Some of those village authorities may be doing so out of sheer ignorance, but the rest of all those authorities are responsible for the presence of lakhs of outsiders in Nagaland due to greed and lack of sense of responsibility. The system of administrative monitoring being in total disarray, the brokers are capable of preparing number of ILP documents for new entrants with fake names. For instance, on the way from Dimapur to Kohima, the new entrants are instructed by guide to remember their new names when intercepted by anybody as it has to tally with name entered in the ILP. In the meeting of CSOs on 8.8.2018, a youth leader divulged that those brokers have even official seals of the issuing authority to be used as per their convenience. This being the prevailing situation, it

is very easy for the syndicate to manipulate the existing laws at will. Nagaland therefore stands as the weakest of all in NE and definitely the citizenship deprived people earmarked Nagaland to be their prey.

Thus, outsiders entry into our land is simple. Yet, when we tend to deport them from Nagaland, it becomes very intricate.

It becomes legal and constitutional. Deportation involves both internal and external pressures including intimidation from sympathizers of illegal intruders.

It is therefore imperative that we handle the issue of prevention, detection and deportation of illegal immigration with care.

Our actions and reactions have to be within the parameters of the law. The strategies of all those who involve in the drive have to be synchronized. The State Govt. has to come into action with effective and comprehensive measures to monitor and tackle the menace without any complacency. As of the present, few organizations are making noises on the issue. I hope Nagaland Govt. will not become spectator to all these activities undertaken by civil societies. In case, the State Govt. lacks interest and determination to man the issue, anytime anything can go overboard which can become more intricate to manage.

Even prior to unregistered 4 million in Assam posing threat to Nagaland, we always have limitations in disposing off the illegal immigrants from Nagaland.

When a defaulter is deported from any place to Dimapur, the next day the defaulter returns to his desired location with fresh entry permit. The fact is that Dimapur is the dumping ground.

Therefore, what the civil societies are harping on placing Dimapur District under the purview of ILP is definitely imperative. Soft peddling of the State Govt. with the proposition will fetch negative results.

In my opinion, any public organization or the State machinery handling the issue in question or trying to do so may have to be in low profile.

Whatever may be the initiatives, it has to be action oriented. At the very moment, I observe that publicity of ILP drive is louder than actual action on ground.

Also, no organization must try to convert the initiative of ILP drive into fund drive. In the past we came across that certain private organization made a mockery of our laws and henceforth we must not repeat the mistake. We have to know that what we do to illegal intruders here in Nagaland will fetch boomerang. We have to admit that Nagaland cannot survive without the cooperation of our good neighbors. It will be unfortunate for any initiator to look for popularity mileage at the cost of our survival. Should we give more importance to publicity, we may have to swallow bitter pill ultimately. Over and above, Nagaland will be sandwiched between the issue of illegal immigration and anti-Nagaland factor.

It is therefore most advisable for the competent authority, i.e., the Govt. of Nagaland, steps in to shoulder its responsibility instead of becoming the fringe of NGOs as protecting and safeguarding the citizens and the territory of Nagaland is the primary duty of the established Govt.

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Gen (Retd) Viyalie Metha, Kedahge FGN (From previous issue) The Lakhuti resolution reads: “Any person or persons who in order to destroy or undermine the integrity and the well- being of Nagaland and who for this purpose act, abet or set up organisations against or oppose the political, administrative and traditional institutions of the nation-- or attempt to do so, whether with or without the aid of other country or countries, shall be deemed to have committed TREASON.” The Present Stand of the Federal Government of Nagaland 1. The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) recognizes the fact that the Indo-Naga conflict remains unresolved due to the invasion and continued occupation of our land by India and Burma.

2. The Federal Government of Nagaland has not entered into any agreement with India other than the 1964 Ceasefire Agreement which became effective on 6’ September 1964.

This International Ceasefire Agreement was signed between the Federal Government of Nagaland and the Government of India through the Nagaland Peace Mission.

3. On the part of FGN, knowing

the fact that too many lives were lost due to the armed conflict in a period of almost ten years from 1954 to 1964, we gave our consent for a Ceasefire and are upholding the same till today.

However, the successive leadership of the Indian government continued to pursue a violent policy rather than peacefully resolving the conflict. The policy of the Naga National Council is Non-Violence and the FGN is still holding to that policy.

In the light of these historical and political facts, the FGN reiterates that the long drawn Indo-Naga conflict is not an Indian internal Law and Order problem. Nagas are not secessionists or insurgents. The conflict is an international conflict of invasion by India and Burma. Nagas are only defending the Naga Nation. Therefore the conflict can only be resolved from an international level.

The Naga National Council and the Federal Government of Nagaland are the only two nationally mandated institution and established Government of the Naga people to uphold the historical and political rights of the Naga Nation. Hence, the NNC and FGN do not, and will not; recognize any factions or organisations that may commit Naga

citizenship to any other country. The NNC and FGN stand to protect Naga sovereignty and independence.

Coming to the question of so called integration of all Nagas territories under one single political umbrella, it is hereby made clear to all concerned, that Nagas were an integrated nation even before the official proclamation of their Federal Republic on March 22, 1956.

In this connection, Nagas have always been an integrated nation occupying a continuous (**I think this should be read as contiguous though it is written continuous in his speech) Naga territory throughout all the aeons of human history. These two facts of Naga anthropology and geography form the basis of Naga nationhood.

Therefore, the NNC and FGN will consider any acts of integrating Naga territory under the constitution of any foreign country as acts of treason against the nation.

In conclusion, in the present fast changing world where many small nations have become members of the UN, we Nagas also can be confident of a new dawn in our history.

M ay G o d b l e s s N a g a l a n d .

Kuknalim (Concluded)

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India at 71

orn in colonial India and after 17 days I became free, since India attained its independence.

Freedom of India automatically endorses my citizenry that emboldens my freedom and thus entails basic rights—dignity, equality and fraternity. However, a swift rewind to what happened at the time of our independence continues to remind us and brings back to our memory about those huge number of innocent people who had lost their lives and many others had to flee to different places to save their lives—safety and security. The history of our Independence on the hand amplifies freedom from the imperial power, while on the other brings back to our memory that a big number of people lost their lives and many rendered homeless. This is indeed the history of India during independence and the narratives of our Independence in brief.

In the last 71 years, India did make great strides in many spheres particularly in infrastructure, communication, agriculture, industries, economy, science and technology.

Nevertheless, there have been sporadic communal tensions resulting in massacres. Tensions arise out of religious fundamentalism, tribalism, ethnic and caste tensions, lingual and xenophobic tendencies. India continues to manifest rays and traces of communal and religious fundamentalist tendencies not sporadically, but quite regularly. In recent times lynching of the Muslims and Dalits on frivolous reasons and the rise of Hindu fundamentalism based on polarization politics is spreading across the country at alarming levels.

Institutions of governance that are supposed to emulate integrity and accountability plummeting. Debates on varied issues in the Parliament shows vendetta politics and thus lowered to pettiness and lack of maturity.

(To be concluded) Dr. John Mohan Razu

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Bus service a dream comes true

The bus service from Dimapur to Chumukedima and within Dimapur town in some locations has certainly brought a great deal of joy to the citizens of Dimapur. It is not always possible for everyone to commute in private vehicles, autos and taxis. Majority are common people like me who cannot afford to shell out three to four hundred rupees on auto fare to go to Chumukedima. I recall that such a suggestion for bus service was made long back but it could not work out. This time around it has to become reality and every section of society must cooperate towards this dream becoming into reality. However, the bus routes need to be well chalked out because our roads are very narrow and crowded. The bus stops need to be at very strategic points with waiting sheds for the passengers. Surely there will be special provision for ladies, pregnant women, sick patients and PwDs and must be strictly complied. Once the buses start plying many people are going to be benefited.

Carolyn Humtsoe, Padumpukhuri, Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018

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Kerala issues red alert; death toll rises to 58 Patton graces 72nd I-Day at Dimapur

Wayanad districts.

The capital district on Wednesday witnessed heavy rain which submerged several low-lying areas. Officials hurriedly opened 14 relief camps.

Among those who had to be shifted from their homes were veteran Congress leader and former State party President V.M. Sudheeran and his wife. Actor turned BJP Rajya Sabha member Suresh Gopi’s house in the city was also flooded. The famed tourist destination in Munnar has been closed for traffic, following flooding of the Old Munnar town.

The Sabarimala temple has warned pilgrims not to reach the shrine in view of the surging river waters in the vicinity.

Although special prayers were listed for Wednesday, the temple was closed to devotees as the

Brought NE closer to Delhi: PM

Murder of seers spark tension in UP town

(From p-1) Quoting Tamil nationalist icon Subramania Bharti, Modi said in Tamil, “India will show the path to the world.”

“I am restless, I am agitated and I am also impatient for my country to lead the fourth industrial revolution, the revolution that is based on knowledge, the revolution which will be led by those who have IT skills. I am impatient for my country to lead it,” he said.

One of the big announcements Modi made was the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme, described as the world’s largest healthcare measure, on September 25, the birth anniversary of Hindutva icon Deen Dayal Upadhyay.

Meanwhile, Rio once again reiterated his government’s commitment to play the role of an active facilitator in the ongoing negotiations between Government of India (GoI) and Naga political groups and listed several measures that had been undertaken like setting up of a Political Affairs Committee, conducting consultative meets with tribal hohos and civil society organisations and calling on representatives of Government of India regularly.

He recalled the consultative meeting with the tribal hohos on May 11 at Kohima, which resolved to urge all Naga political groups, including NSCN-K, to renew the ceasefire with GoI and join the peace talks in order to reach a solution that was inclusive. He added that a resolution was made to request NLA speaker to reconstitute the erstwhile Joint Legislators’ Forum for pursuing an early solution to the Naga political issue.

He urged the negotiating parties, especially GoI, to expedite the peace process and respond to the voice of the people by

He said the scheme will initially cover nearly 50 crore people from 10 crore families.

He also announced permanent commissioning of women in the armed forces like men. “Women officers inducted into the short service commission (SSC) will get opportunity for permanent commission like their male counterparts,” the prime minister said.

He did not elaborate whether it will be applicable to women in combat roles or in non-combat fields such as IT, military police, engineering, etc.

Referring to recent incidents of rape, Modi said the law is supreme, and asserted that the society must be free from this “demonic” mindset.

He hailed a recent judgement by a fast-track

court in Madhya Pradesh to hang a rape convict. He made no specific mention of recent cases of lynching -- another hot button topic being debated in the country.

Modi also highlighted his government’s efforts to protect the interests of Dalits and backward classes -- the two communities being wooed by the ruling BJP ahead of the crucial elections -- and said the recent Parliament session was totally dedicated to social justice.

He said by 2022, India will send a “son or daughter” to the space with the national flag in hand.

Modi ended his speech with a call for housing, power, cooking gas, sanitation, health, connectivity and water for all and said his government is working with this mantra.

Lu c k n ow, Au g 1 5 (IANS): Killing of two Hindu seers in Auraiyya of Uttar Pradesh has triggered protests and tension in the district, and two policemen have been put under suspension for dereliction of duty, an official said on Wednesday.

Those suspended are Inspector In-charge of Bidhoona Police Station Akhilesh Mishra and Constable Islam.

The two seers were hacked to death in the Bhayanaknath temple in Kudarkot area of Bidhoona on the intervening night of Tuesday-Wednesday and another was injured after which angry people took to the streets and staged demonstrations on highways.

minister said residential and non-residential buildings had been completed at the 12th, 13th and 14th NAP (IR) Battalion headquarters and the office complex of police commissioner, Dimapur was also completed.

He said the infrastructure needs of fire services, civil defence, home guards and village guards were augmented to meet the increasing requirement for security, traffic management and disaster management.

All village guard posts in the State had been provided mobile phones to enhance their effectiveness and enable them to be more accessible for command and control, he added.

The chief minister asserted that sustainable agriculture and livelihood security by 2025 by focusing on increasing crop production and productivity by promoting farm mechanisation was the prime objective of the State.

He explained that its objective was to brand agricultural produce as organic and create a greater value for the farmers, while integrated farming systems by having agriculture with fishery, livestock rearing, horticulture and forestry

would help in doubling agricultural income for the farmers by 2022.

Rio said organic fruits and vegetables, Naga silk and Naga honey were increasingly becoming popular and held a huge potential for augmenting farmers’ income. In this regard, he said his government on June 15th had constituted an organic committee to review, coordinate and formulate proposal for formation of an Organic Mission in the State.

In education and health sector, Rio said for the first time, school education department had been able to achieve 100% etransfer of MDM funds till the school level and this had helped in eliminating possibilities of fund leakages at any level.

After GPS mapping of all schools in the State, he said the school education department was implementing a Personnel Location System (PLS) through which the public could have access to information regarding teachers and staff being placed in schools throughout the State.

Under higher education, he said with funds from Rashtriya Uchchtar Shiksha Abhiyan, Wakching New Model College

(Science stream) under Mon district was established with a campus area of 18 acres.

He said the college was nearing completion and would soon have separate administrative and academic blocks, two 50bedded hostels for boys and girls, library and laboratories with lab/office equipment and furniture, adding similar augmentation of buildings and infrastructure were taken up in all 15 government colleges across the State.

Rio said his government had proposed to start polytechnics at Aboi (Mon), Peren and Kiphire, besides the newly-inaugurated government polytechnics at Seithekierna C in Dimapur, Sedem in Tuensang and Tsunazho in Phek.

The chief minister said to ensure access to healthcare for all, the PDA government had entered into an agreement with National Health Authority to implement health insurance scheme that would provide insurance coverage benefit of Rs 5 lakh per family per annum for

hospitalisation under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Swasthya Suraksha Mission (PMRSSM).

He said this scheme was expected to cover over 2.70 lakh beneficiary families and this cashless transaction scheme would reduce out-of-pocket expenditure that people incur on hospitalisation.

He claimed that Nagaland was one of the first States in the country to complete all procedural formalities under PMRSSM, adding that under Ayushman Bharat, 56 sub-centres would be upgraded to health and wellness centre in 2018-19, while two primary health centres in Kiphire district and three urban primary health centres were made operational.

About the recent seizure of formalin-injected fish, Rio claimed the health department was taking steps to ensure food safety under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, adding further action was taken to ensure that only healthy fruit, vegetables, meat and food items were sold in the market.

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certain suspected insurgent groups on security forces that resulted in “unfortunate” loss of few precious lives, adding that with the active intervention by the administration and police, the incidents were brought under control without any further escalation.

He said the Assembly polls in February and Lok Sabya by-election in May were held peacefully by the administration with support from the police and Central forces.

He said the PDA had decided to set up women police stations in all Districts to ensure that Nagaland continued to be among the safest States for women in the country.

Rio said TA/DA allowances for policemen were enhanced with implementation of 7th ROP that ensured higher emoluments when deployed on duty within and outside the State.

He said his government had also enhanced ex-gratia payable to the next of the kin of personnel of Assam Rifles, Armed Forces, CAPF and Nagaland Police in incidents involving fatalities, non-fatal disabilities or injuries.

To strengthen police infrastructure, the chief

(From p-1) The association pointed out that it had on August 2, 2018 demanded pending salary. However, it said that even after a lapse of two weeks, the government neither responded nor invited NRMSATA executives for any negotiation in total disregard to the sincere pleas of the aggrieved teachers.

Meanwhile, NRMSATA claimed that an “unofficial office memorandum” notifying the reduction of RMSA teachers’ salary was being circulated on social media. Terming the OM as “an unscrupulous scheme” with evil designs to fool and confuse the aggrieved teachers, NRMSATA said nowhere in the history had any government reduced the salary of its employees.

The association said it therefore “denounce and treat” OM as “an insult of unprecedented nature”. In this regard, NRMSATA has directed all its members to restrain from believing any such notification, but remain mentally and physically prepared for any untoward eventuality.

Prime Minister Narednra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on phone and took stock of the flood situation in the state, besides assuring him of providing “any assistance needed”.

“Had a detailed discussion with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan regarding the unfortunate flood situation in the state. Centre stands firmly with the people of Kerala and is ready to provide any assistance needed,” Modi tweeted.

In Kerala, large areas have been inundated by floodwaters, claiming 58 lives since August 8, due to heavy rain and landslides.

Incessant rains battered the state again on Wednesday resulting in 19 more deaths and further destruction, forcing the authorities to issue a red alert across the southern state.

Rio backs integration of contiguous Naga areas bringing a political solution at the earliest, even as he reiterated his government’s commitment to pave the way for an alternative arrangement that could arise from the political agreement.

Highlighting the initiatives of the State government, which include steps to end VIP culture and focus on governance and development, Rio said today all government departments had their websites, besides being present on social media platforms to make the government more accessible to people.

He informed the gathering that biometric attendance had been made mandatory to ensure efficiency, adding that steps had been initiated to ensure that the government functioned with transparency and accountability.

Stating that one of the top priorities of his government was to ensure better roads, Rio said repair of all major roads in the districts had been taken up, adding his government was on track to declare Nagaland open defecation free soon and also to declare the State plastic free.

Rio said Nagaland had been by and large peaceful, barring sporadic attacks by

(From p-1)

Modi promises all help to Kerala CM

Municipal gate to Phesama police check gate has also started. Improvement works in Dimapur city from New field check gate to Patkai bridge via Purana bazaar and Chumukedima will also start very soon.

2- laning of NH-02 from Yisemyong to Unger has been awarded and is likely to start very soon. Construction of new bridges at Doyang and Tsusangra on NH-02 is ongoing and will be completed during 201819, deputy chief minister highlighted.

Earlier, the deputy chief minister handed over keys of Gypsys for highway patrolling in Kohima and Dimapur and interior police stations in other districts.

Other highlights of the programme included inauguration of exhibition cum sale stalls by the deputy chief minister.

Various departments and SHGs set up stalls and CRPF also displayed weapons and arms at the celebration programme.

The celebration witnessed cultural shows by TIME, Dimapur, Khiamniungan cultural club, Dimapur, Phom Bhumnyu cultural club, Dimapur and indigenous cultural society school of Music & Art, Dimapur. After the celebration, there was a football exhibition match between deputy commissioner XI Vs district education officer XI, followed by prize distribution.

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on Wednesday included those of five of a family in Malappuram who were crushed when their house collapsed. Three were reported missing, while one child was rescued.

A person died in a Munnar lodge collapse. A 70-year-old woman was electrocuted near Pathanamthitta as her house was submerged.

Landslides claimed lives in Malappuram too.

In Thiruvananthapuram district, a 70-year-old man died after the wall of his house collapsed.

Two landslides occurred in Idukki in late evening, killing five people.

Four persons were reported missing in the landslips.

More and more people are pouring into relief camps, including those who had earlier returned to their homes in Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Malappuram and

Kannur districts.

Indian Air Force personnel used helicopters to airlift scores of people to safety in water-logged Pathanamthitta district on Wednesday evening.

The heaviest rains and floods since 1924 have caused massive destruction, leaving more than 50,000 people in relief camps and damage to crops and properties that the state estimated to be over Rs 8,000 crore.

said regular monitoring of the work was being done, though with rains and landslides, maintaining existing highway was becoming a challenge.

He expressed hope that the highway would be completed soon and would help mitigate the hardships being faced by the people.

“We have also been following up with the government of India for taking up other important highways in the state,” Patton said.

Road projects under SARDP ––Wokha-Merapani, Zunheboto-Chakabama, Pfutsero Phek; Merangkong- Tamlu-Mon and Changtongya-Longleng ––are being taken up, he said, adding that survey for Kohima bye-pass has been completed and work should begin soon.

Similarly, he said work on Nagaland portion of Dimapur bye-pass has already been sanctioned and work was on-going. Patton also stated that survey for Simalguri-Mon has been initiated and also pursing the Nagaland foothill road -- the trans-Nagaland highway, which would connect Tizit (Mon district) with Khelma (Peren district).

Other works including follow up measures have also been taken up for early completion.

Two-laning of NH02 from Botsa to Wokha has started and is in good progress, he said.

Improvement works in Kohima city from Kohima

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Rescue officials assist villagers out of a flooded area, following heavy monsoon rainfall, near Kochi on Wednesday. (PTI)

Pamba river was in spate.

On Wednesday, Vijayan took the Independence Day salute amid rain here and urged everyone to contribute generously.

The Idukki dam floodgates were reopened late on Tuesday as the water level in the Periyar river and its tributaries flowing through Ernakulam and Thrissur districts rose menacingly.

The shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam were opened at 2.35 a.m. after its level crossed 140 feet.

People living in and around the dam were evacuated late on Tuesday.

The Cochin International Airport was closed till Saturday afternoon as water released from the Idukki dam flooded the area. Airport Director A.C.K. Nair called the development “unprecedented”. Cochin airport is one of the three international airports in the state, and the busiest.

Three new teams of Military Engineering Task Force were scheduled to arrive in the state capital in the evening. A team of naval officials has already reached Alappuzha district for relief and rescue.

Other defence forces and disaster response teams already in the state for the past few days are busy in putting up makeshift bridges and clearing roads in the affected areas in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki and

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T h i ru va na n t h a p u r a m , Au g 15 (IANS): An incessant downpour battered Kerala again on Wednesday resulting in 19 more deaths and further destruction, forcing the authorities to issue a red alert across the southern state.

With reports of the fresh deaths, the death toll since August 8 climbed to 58.

While a red alert was sounded in 11 of the 14 Kerala districts, including Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Pa t h a n a m t h i t t a , K a n nur and Ernakulam, by Wednesday afternoon, it was extended across the state by the evening hours.

Cochin airport was shut till Saturday after water flooded the complex.

In a first, the sluices of 33 dams across Kerala have been opened, following incessant rain since late Tuesday. More rain has been forecast till Saturday.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan appealed to the people for generous contributions to battle the worst floods faced by Kerala in nearly a century.

Vijayan spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi late Wednesday evening and was assured of all necessary help. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh promised to send more forces to help the state.

The deaths reported

(From p-1) To strengthen police infrastructure, the deputy chief minister said residential and non-residential buildings have been completed at the 12th, 13th and 14thh NAP (IR) battalion headquarters. He said the infrastructure needs of fire services, civil defence, home guards and village guards have been augmented to meet the increasing requirement of security, traffic management and disaster management.

Patton pointed out that CAWD was also constructing several new office buildings, GA rest houses and inspection bungalows for district administration.

All village guard posts in the state have been provided mobile phones to enhance their effectiveness and to enable them to be more accessible for command and control, he said.

On law and order situation, he said the state has been by and large peaceful barring sporadic attacks by certain suspected insurgent groups on security forces, which have resulted in unfortunate loss of few precious lives. “With the active intervention by the administration and the police, the incidents were brought under control without further escalation,” Patton said.

On National highways, Patton said that four lane road between Dimapur and Kohima was an outgoing work being taken up by the NHIDCL. He

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New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS): A day after the rupee fell to its record low, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday that India holds sufficient foreign exchange reserves to mitigate any undue volatility in the foreign exchange market.

Geo-political pressures, along with outflows of foreign funds and high crude oil prices dragged the Indian rupee to its lowest ever intraday level of over 70 against the US dollar on Tuesday when it plunged to 70.08 -- the lowest ever -- against the greenback.

However, intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and stabilisation in the global currency markets pared the rupee’s early fall.

At the end of the intra-bank trade session on Tuesday, the Indian rupee strengthened by four paise at 69.90 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 69.94 per greenback.

“India’s foreign exchange reserves are com-

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In the first cyber hit, the bank lost Rs 80.50 crore through multiple ATM swipes in 28 countries.

In the second malware assault, the hackers gobbled up Rs 13.92 crore by initiating SWIFT transfers.

Cosmos Bank Chairman Milind A. Kale said that after the malware attack on the critical communication system between various payment gateways was hacked, the hackers’ gangs were informed simultaneously in 28 countries and they immediately started the withdrawals, in many cases small amounts of around $100, to avoid rousing suspicions.

He said normally, the Core Banking System

(CBS) receives debit card payment requests via its ‘Switching System’. But during the malware attack, a proxy switch was created and all the fraudulent payment approvals were passed through the proxy switching system.

Kale said the bank’s own servers and other systems were inspected annually by the Reserve Bank of India Audit and System Audit and the bank was ensuring all the measures for data security and this security system was fully operational.

Banking experts and industry players fear this could be a ‘pilot run’ unless the authorities take it seriously.

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KO H I M A , AU G 1 5 (NPN): Kohima District Organic Farmer Producer Organization (KDOFPO) in collaboration with Kohima District Agri Office (KDAO) organized an organic bazaar at High School junction Wednes-

BSNL announces ‘Onam Freedom offer’ from Aug 17

day, in commemoration of the 72nd Independence Day celebration.

Joint director DAO informed Nagaland Post that the Bazar was organized under the mission organic value chain development for North Eastern Region to promote organic products and the farmers in the

Meanwhile, pending investigations, the country’s second oldest and second largest cooperative bank (in terms of deposits and advances) has now shut all its ATMs across the country for two days till Thursday to prevent any further incidents.

The consolation was the Kale’s assurance that none of the bank’s 20 lakh customer accounts across 140 branches in the country have been affected nor would they bear any loss.

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He also informed that under the mission organic value chain development for North Eastern Region, 946 farmers have taken up farming in 900 hectars of land.

RBI puts 200 stressed accounts under scanner

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (PTI): As part of its effort to contain rising non-performing assets (NPAs), the RBI has started scrutiny of 200 large accounts to assess level of stress and provisioning done against them by respective banks.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is examining as to whether banks have followed prudential norms in respect of these stressed assets, a senior public sector bank official said.

It is also assessing classification, provisioning and debt recast in respect of those loans, the official added.

This is a part of regular annual inspection of book of the banks that the central bank undertakes each year after the closure of the financial year, another official said.

Some of the accounts include Videocon, Jindal Steel and Power, the official added.

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fraud. Under the attack, maximum transactions have been reported from outside India.”

He reiterated that the systems of NCPI - the umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India - “were absolutely secure and it was continuously monitoring the situation arising out of the Cosmos Bank episode”.

The Indian banking industry went in shudders on Tuesday after the Cosmos Bank admitted that it had fallen victim to an international group of hackers who siphoned off a total of Rs 94.24 crore in two cyber attacks on August 11 and August 13.

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New Delhi, Aug 15 (Agencies): As part of Onam celebrations, stateowned telecom operator BSNL has announced an ‘Onam Freedom offer’ for its prepaid subscribers. Under this plan, BSNL offers additional talk-time to customers, reports Financial Express. The offer is available on prepaid mobile topups of Rs 220, Rs 550 and Rs 1,100. As part of the deal, talk time of Rs 250, Rs 650 and Rs 1,350 will be provided on these prepaid top-ups, respectively.

The customers will be able to avail the offer from August 17 to August 23.

Apart from this, BSNL has also introduced a top-up of Rs 260 which will allow users full talk value along with unlimited caller-tune selection. The telecom operator has also introduced Prepaid Combo Special Tariff Voucher (STV) offering call and data benefits to prepaid users.

NPCI blames Cosmos Bank for malware attacks

M um b ai , Aug 1 5 (IANS): The National Payments Corp of India (NPCI) on Wednesday held the Cosmos Cooperative Bank Ltd’s “own IT environment” responsible for the unprecedented cyber loot which left the Punebased bank poorer by Rs 94.42 crore.

In a statement here, the NPCI’s Head Risk M a n a ge m e n t , B h a r a t Panchal, said: “The NPCI’s systems are fully secure and this particular issue has occurred within the (Cosmos Bank’s) own IT environment.

“This has happened due to malware-based attack on the bank’s IT system which has caused a

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a time when gross NPAs in the banking system has risen to around Rs 10.3 lakh crore, or 11.2 per cent of advances, compared to Rs 8 lakh crore, or 9.5 per cent of total loan, as on March 31, 2017.

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economy — had begun to run. Referring to another IMF forecast, he said the Indian economy would drive world economic growth for the next 30 years.

“From being a part of the Fragile Five group, we have become a multi-trillion destination,” he said, referring to India touching the 100th position in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business ranking.

Among other achievements, he spoke of the government providing electricity to all villages and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the poor, and enacting of laws such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act. Modi said the government had provided Mudra loans to 130 million people, of whom 40 million were first-time borrowers. He referred to a report, claiming that 50 million people had been brought above the poverty line in the past two years. The PM said the government had saved Rs 900 billion by ending pilferage.

Industry leaders hailed the government’s reforms.

Ficci President Rashesh Shah said the GST and the IBC were already yielding results, and reforms would yield high growth.

fortable by global standards and sufficient to mitigate any undue volatility in the foreign exchange market,” Jaitley tweeted.

“However, India’s macro fundamentals remain resilient and strong. The developments are being monitored closely to address any situation that may arise in the context of the unsettled international environment,” he said in another tweet.

“Recent developments relating to Turkey have generated global risk aversion towards emerging market currencies and the strengthening of the dollar.

“The developments are being monitored closely to address any situation that may arise in the context of the unsettled international environment,” Jaitley, who is currently convalescing, said in a separate tweet.

According to analysts, the rupee’s swift move past 69 happened due to foreign institutional investor outflows and the impact of global sentiment.

“On a medium term basis, the rupee will need to depreciate further to keep up with the inflation differentials with other trading partners. However there could be a minor reversal of this depreciation on a short term basis when the global situation stabilises,” said ICICI Bank Global Markets Head B. Prasanna.

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tered under the GST as of December last year. “Adjusting the base for double and triple counting, the GST has increased the number of unique indirect taxpayers by more than 50 per cent — a substantial 3.4 million,” it said. About 1.7 million registrants fell below the GST threshold, but chose to be part of it. Those with an annual turnover of Rs 2 million can opt out. Also, more than 50 per cent of those who could have opted for the simpler composition scheme chose to register under the regular GST scheme, the survey said.

On Wednesday, the PM said small and medium businesses had some initial difficulties in the GST regime, but now they had embraced it. A committee headed by Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla is looking at how to simplify procedures for micro, small and medium enterprises.

Modi said the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government could not implement the GST because of a lack of decision making. Without taking the name of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Modi referred to its observation that the elephant — a metaphor for the Indian

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NEW DELHI, AUG 15 (AGENCIES): The indirect tax base in the country has expanded by 65 per cent to 11.6 million in a year since the roll-out of the goods and services tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech on Wednesday, Business Standard reported.

Under the previous tax regime, it was 7 million. The number of people filing direct taxes has also increased to 67.5 million, compared to 40 million in 2013-14 — a rise of 68 per cent.

The PM urged everyone to pay their taxes, which fund programmes for the poor. “An honest’s taxpayer’s family feeds three poor families,” he said.

Analysts claim the increase in the tax base could further reduce the GST rates. “This should result in GST revenue collections increasing, which, in turn, may encourage the government to rationalise the GST rates more,” Abhishek Jain, partner at EY, said. The GST Council cut rates on 100 items in July. According to the official data, 6.6 million returns were filed in July.

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The Fall Armyworm could have a devastating impact on Asia’s maize and rice producers.

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (PTI): An “invasive pest”, recently detected in India that devours more than 80 different plant species including many staple crops, could threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers in Asia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned.

Fall Armyworm pest was recently detected in India, marking the first time it has been found in Asia after wrecking havoc in Africa.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) fears it is “highly likely” to spread, with southeast Asia and south China most at risk. The UN agency is offering its expertise to farmers and Governments in the

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region to help them manage Fall Armyworm.

“Fall Armyworm could have a devastating impact on Asia’s maize and rice producers - mostly small-scale farmers who depend on their crops for food and to make a living,” said Kundhavi Kadiresan, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific.

She described the arrival of the pest, which has been moving steadily east across the globe, as “a threat that we cannot ignore”.

Small-scale farmers cultivate roughly 80 per cent of farmland in Asia, where more than 200 million hectares of maize and rice are cultivated each year, according to FAO.

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China is the secondlargest maize-producing country in the world, and over 90 per cent of the world’s rice is produced and consumed in the AsiaPacific region.

The fear is that Fall Armyworm, which can fly 100 kilometres at night, could chomp through crops yearround, given the region’s “favourable” climate.

Though native to the Americas, Fall Armyworm has been on the march across Africa over the past two years, affecting millions of hectares of maize and sorghum.

It was first detected in Nigeria in January 2016.

Two years later, it had spread to practically all of sub-Saharan Africa, with the exception of 10 mostly northern countries and territories.

The FAO took immediate steps to tackle the insect in Africa and to support countries in mitigating the damage it caused.

The agency has supported more than 30 projects on the continent to fight the pest, which can eat dozens of crop species, including maize, rice, vegetables, groundnuts and cotton.

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FELICITATION The Rengma Public Union Chumukedima with great respect and pride extend hearty congratulations to Shri. Hilo Semp (Sovima) for being elected as the President of Tenyimi Union Dimapur.

The Union wishes the President and his team a grand success in their service to the people.

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The suspicious object detection system is easy to set up, it reduces security screening costs and avoids invading privacy, whereas the traditional screening typically requires high staffing levels and costly specialised equipment. “This could have a great impact in protecting the public from dangerous objects,” said Yingying (Jennifer) Chen, Professor at the Rutgers University at New

The Sotokur Students' Union congratulates Ms. S. Kihola Yimchunger, daughter of A. Shokheamba from Sotokur Village who has achieved the post of Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Cl-I Gazetted) in the recent result declaration of NPSC Combine Technical Services Examination. The Union takes immense pride of your achievement and wishes you a fruitful new journey.

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Washington, Aug 15 (Agencies): As the Islamic State is driven out of its former strongholds, a U.N. panel is warning that the next big terror threat in the region could come, once again, from Al Qaeda -- led by the son of Usama bin Laden.

A c c o r d i n g t o Fox News, the report by U.N. experts, delivered to the Security Council and released this week, included startling findings about both terror networks. The report found that while ISIS had been defeated militarily in Iraq and most of Syria, it had rallied in early 2018 and still had approximately 20,00030,000 members in the two countries.

The U.S.-led coalition in the region racked up numerous military wins against the group in 2017 and helped reduce its territory to mere pockets of Syria.

At the State of the Union address this year, President Trump declared victory: “I’m proud to report that the coalition to defeat ISIS has liberated very close to 100 percent of the territory just recently held by these killers

Jerusalem, Aug 15 (IANS): Israel on Wednesday reopened the key Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza, which had remained closed to commercial imports and exports for over a month.

The closure came into force on July 9, in response to the wave of incendiary balloons and rocket attacks fired at Israel from the coastal enclave.

“The Kerem Shalom crossing will be reopened this morning for full activity,” the Israeli Defence Forces said in a post on Twitter.

“In addition, the designated fishing zone off the Gaza Strip will be expanded to nine nautical miles.”

The restrictions had severe economic consequences for Gaza, as only humanitarian aid was allowed through the crossing.

A spokesman for the Palestinian Businessmen Association in Gaza said 95 per cent of Gazan industry had been shut down due to the closure of the crossing.

A UN panel is warning that Hamza bin Laden, left, is emerging as a leadership figure in Al Qaeda to follow in the footsteps of his father, Usama bin Laden, right. (AP)

in Iraq and in Syria.”

The U.N. report found ISIS, though, is in the process of moving from “a proto-State network to a covert network” that continues to threaten other countries, and its leadership is still in tact, under Abu Bakr AlBaghdadi.

Yet the report also raised significant concerns about Al Qaeda, which fell into the background amid the international attention on ISIS and its brutal tactics, particularly after the death of Usama bin Laden in 2011.

The report found that Al Qaeda is still a global network showing resilience,

and it is stronger than ISIS in places like Somalia, Yemen and South Asia -- and its leadership in Iran has grown more prominent.

Further, bin Laden’s son -- Hamza bin Laden -- has “continued to emerge as a leadership figure in Al Qaeda,” the report said.

“Al Qaeda’s leadership demonstrates strategic patience and its regional affiliates exercise good tactical judgment, embedding themselves in local issues and becoming players,” it said.

Earlier this month, The Guardian reported that Hamza, who has said he wants to avenge his father,

48 killed in Kabul suicide attack

A man who was injured in a deadly suicide bombing in the Shiite neighborhood of Dasht-i Barcha is placed in an ambulance on Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

Kabul, Aug 15 (Agencies): At least 48 people have died after a suicide bomber targeted an education centre in a minority Shia area of western Kabul, in the latest assault in Afghanistan’s war-weary capital, The Guardian reported.

“We can confirm the attack was caused by a suicide bomber on foot. The bomber detonated himself inside the education centre,” said a police spokesman, Hashmat Stanikzai.

The health ministry said 48 people had died, with another 67 wounded.

There was no immediately claim of responsibility. The Taliban quickly denied involvement.

In a separate incident a Taliban attack on an Afghan military outpost in the northern province of Baghlan killed up to 44 policemen and soldiers.

The attacks underlined how hard militants have been pressuring badly stretched local security forc-

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We the Sotokur Arihako Dimapur would like to wish our heartiest congratulations to Ms. S. Kihola Yimchunger, daughter of A. Shokheamba for securing the post of Assistant Mechanical Engineer (CL-I Gazetted) in the recent result declaration of NPSC Combine Technical Services Examination. Your hard work and dedication will remain admired by us all. We pray our Almighty God to guide and bless you in your future endeavours.

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The Ato Area Students’ Union (AASU) would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the sponsors and contributors for their generous contribution rendered towards the AASU in organizing the 1st edition Open Football Tournament which was held from 8–10th August 2018 at Hozukhe Village Local Ground. We greatly appreciate and acknowledge the following for their financial, physical and moral support rendered towards the success of the event : 1. Shri. S. Vihuto Yeptho, President WSKH (Chief Guest) - Rs. 30,000/2. 1st Prize sponsor - Mr. Khehoto V. Khukishe (H. Khehoyi Village) - Rs. 30,000/3. 2nd Prize sponsor - Mr. Ikato Awomi (Hoito Village) - Rs. 15,000/4. Individual Prize sponsor Mr. Aboto Zhimomi, Class-1 Contractor - Rs. 3000/5. Mr. P. Vizheto Tuccu, Kilonser (NSCN-IM) - Rs. 5000/6. Mr. P.Y Vihoto Sumi, Rtd. Addl. Director DSE (AASU Banker) 7. All G.Bs, Hozukhe Village 8. Hozukhe Village Council 9. Ato Area Sports Association 10. All G.Bs, Ato Area 11. 24th Assam Rifle, Nihokhu village 12. Pastor and Deacon board, Hozukhe village 13. All referees and linesmen 14. Volunteers : Hozukhe SU, Nikhekhu SU, Sukhato SU, Nihokhu SU 15. Mr. Phushika Zhimomi, Hozukhe Village 16. Mr. Puloka Yeptho, Nikhekhu Village 17. Mr. Hozheto G.B, Nikhekhu Village 18. Ms. Tokheli Yeptho, Nikhekhu Village The AASU would also like to thank all the 18 football teams for their participation in the tournament. Furthermore, the AASU extends its heartiest congratulations to P. Vizheto FC and Vihokhu FC for emerging as the Champion and Runners up respectively.

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es, and came as the central city of Ghazni struggles to recover from five days of intense fighting.

Analysts have said the Ghazni assault on was a military and psychological victory for the Taliban, proving the insurgents had the strength to strike a strategically vital city near the capital at will and remain entrenched there for days.

At least 100 security forces were killed in the fight for Ghazni, officials said, and it is feared that at least as many civilians died.

Afghan security forces have taken significant losses since US-led Nato combat forces pulled out of the country at the end of 2014.

But it is ordinary Afghans who have borne the brunt of the violence, especially in Kabul which the United Nations has said is the deadliest place for civilians in the country. Militant attacks and suicide bombs were the leading causes of civilian deaths in the first half of 2018, a recent UN report said.

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is believed to have married the daughter of Mohammed Atta -- the Egyptian national who hijacked and flew the first plane into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

While the U.N. said there is little evidence as yet of a direct global threat from Al Qaeda, “improved leadership and enhanced communication will probably increase the threat over time, as will any rise in the tendency, already visible in some regions, of ISIL supporters to join Al Qaeda.”

The report comes amid growing international concern about the civil war in Yemen between the Saudiled coalition and the Iranbacked Houthis. Al Qaeda in the Arab Peninsula (AQAP) has gained a foothold in the south of the wartorn country amid the chaos in the country.

This month, an Associated Press investigation found that the Saudi-led coalition has been cutting secret deals with Al Qaeda fighters, paying some to leave cities and towns, allowing others to retreat with weapons and cash.

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K a r a c h i , Au g 1 5 (PTI): At least three persons were killed and over 35 others, including children and women, injured in various incidents of aerial firing and firework displays by the revellers during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations, media reports said Wednesday. A large number of residents came out on the streets of Karachi on Monday night and as the clock struck 12, they started celebrating the 72nd Independence Day by resorting to aerial firing and bursting firecrackers, police said.

During the celebrations, 22-year-old Salman Shakoor, who was part of one such the revelry near Five Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad area, was hit by an exploding firecracker, The News reported.

Apart from Shakoor, a 21year-old man was also hit on his face by the rogue firecracker. Both were rushed to a hospital but Shakoor died during treatment. In another incident, a 26-year-old Sarmad Shabbir lost his life due to awry fireworks. Shabbir, who had come to Pakistan from Dubai on a holiday, was hit on his head by a firecracker and died during treatment, the Express Tribune reported.

chants of “vote ko izzat do” by opposition lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

They also displayed posters of their leader Nawaz Sharif, who is currently serving a 10-year jail term following his conviction in the Avenfield corruption reference. MNAs from the PPP, which was also sitting in the opposition, remained silent. The opposition lawmakers decried the alleged rigging that they said helped the PTI win the July 25 gen-

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Following the selection of the Speaker, polling began for the election of the deputy speaker in the Assembly. The contest was between the PTI’s Qasim Suri and the opposition’s candidate Asad Mehmood.

Qaiser, who belongs to the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, will be the 21st Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly. He had served as the Speaker of the provincial assembly of KP for five years from June 2013 to May 2018. Earlier, Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani of the PTI was elected the Speaker and Mehmood Jan the deputy speaker of KP’s provincial assembly. In southern Sindh province, Agha Siraj Durrani of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was elected the Speaker of the Sindh assembly for the second consecutive term defeating the opposition candidate Javed Hanif.

Genoa, Aug 15 (Agencies): Italian authorities on Wednesday increased the death toll in the Genoa bridge collapse to 39, after more bodies were recovered in the rubble, Fox News reported.

Genoa’s prefect office announced the updated figure Wednesday as a rescue team continued its searched through tons of slab of broken roadbed, smashed concrete chunks and twisted steel for other survivors.

Italian media reported 3 children among the fatalities. At least two people were missing. Shortly before noon Tuesday, about a 260foot stretch of a highway broke off from the 150-foot high Morandi Bridge during a storm. The collapse sent dozens of vehicles plunging into the depths below. The break sent huge slabs of concrete plummeting into two warehouses, some railroad tracks and a riverbed below the bridge. Officials said no warehouse personnel were inside, since it was closed for summer holidays.

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Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS): Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly or the lower house of the country’s Parliament on Wednesday, beating PPP stalwart Khursheed Shah, who was fielded by an alliance of the opposition parties. Qaiser received 176 votes to be elected to the speakership, whereas Shah got 146 votes. The election took place through a secret ballot. A total of 330 votes were cast, out of which 322 were accepted and eight were rejected, Dawn online reported.

Among those who cast their vote were PTI chairman and Prime Ministerin-waiting Imran Khan and Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari who has been elected to the National Assembly for the first time. Qaiser was administered the oath by outgoing Speaker Ayaz Sadiq amid

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co-founders sue Dr Hesheto Y Chishi, Tetseo Sisters bag ‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna turns 60 today parentTindercompanies for $2 bn Governor’s Award 2018 for Art & Music D M adonna turns 60 on Thursday. To celebrate, we’re taking a look back at her 35 years in the industry.

Since Madonna’s eponymous debut album hit the shelves in 1983, she’s performed on 10 concert tours and sold more than 300 million records.

This has earned her a spot in the Guinness World Records as the best-selling female recording artist of all time.

What else can a look at the numbers tell us about the Queen of Pop? 1) She’s had more UK number one albums than any other female artist-Twelve of Madonna’s albums have hit the number one spot. Only the Beatles and Elvis Presley can boast more.

Greatest hits album The Immaculate Collection spent a 338 weeks in the charts after its release in 1990 - including more than two months at number one.

2) These are the people’s favourites-Like A Virgin your favourite Madonna tune? Join the crowd: Spotify data ranks this 1984 classic

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as her most popular song.

In fact, only one song in the top five is not from the 80s: Hung Up from 2005.

3) She’s had more singles in the top five than any other female artist-Madonna’s had 46 singles make the top five in the UK charts only Elvis has had more.

The run of top five hits spans three decades, from Like A Virgin in 1984 to Celebration in 2009.

4) Her Super Bowl performance was record breaking-Obviously, Google wasn’t around to tell us what people were curious about back in the 1980s.

But since 2010, global searches for Madonna reached their highest point in March 2012, when she was the Super Bowl’s first female headline act since Janet Jackson had her “wardrobe

malfunction” in 2004.

In 2012, Madonna set a record for the highest viewing audience of a Super Bowl halftime show - which lasted until 2015 when it was smashed by Katy Perry and ‘Left Shark’.

5) Spotify doesn’t hear Madonna the same way we do-Most streaming services give songs a numeric value to determine if it’s a “happy” or “sad” song, based on its key, tempo and other factors.

It only measures how the music sounds - and ignores the lyrical content - but uses this information to auto-recommend new music to us.

So looking at how Spotify’s computers “hear” her work, they would classify it as getting “sadder” over time, with slower songs and more minor keys being used.

Clearly this is far from the whole story - machines can’t (currently) understand the words and “feel” songs in the way we do.

Some of Madonna’s deepest, most emotional work is actually on her early albums, despite those records

sounding more “happy” overall.

True Blue from 1986 ranks among the “happiest” sounding, despite songs covering teenage pregnancy, deceit and parental estrangement.

And while 2012’s MDNA and 2015’s Rebel Heart both sound “gloomier” to a computer, songs such as Give Me All Your Luvin and Girl Gone Wild are lyrically anything but.

So streaming services have a way to go before they can reveal more to us about a song than just its sound.

6) G major is the most common key-Madonna’s studio albums feature songs in 24 different keys - but G major is the most common, with 17 songs employing it.

7) She’s the richest female musician in America-Looks like she really is a Material Girl. Forbes estimated Madonna’s net worth at $580m (£454m) last year, making her the richest female artist based in America, comfortably $200m (£157m) ahead of runner-up Celine Dion.

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ating app Tinder’s cofounders and former employees are suing parent companies Match Group and IAC for $2 billion in damages for allegedly manipulating financial information in order to reduce the platform’s valuation and taking away employees’ stock options. “Through deception, bullying and outright lies, IAC/Match stole billions of dollars from the Tinder employees, who include founders Sean Rad, Justin Mateen and Jonathan Badeen, and three current senior executives,” said a statement issued by the co-founders late on Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court, added there were written contracts between IAC and the employees for Tinder to be valued on dates in 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021 when they would be given the chance to exercise stock options and sell them to IAC or Match Group.

“IAC/Match manufactured a fake Tinder valuation of $3 billion -the very same valuation they had assigned to Tinder two years earlier, despite its revenues having grown 600 per cent and user base grown 50 per cent.

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Dr Hosheto Y Chishi recieving the award from Governor, Nagaland PB Acharya, also seen in the photo is Chief Minister, Nagaland Neiphiu Rio (L). (DIPR)

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r. Hosheto Y Chishi was awarded the Governor's Award 2018 in the field of Art (Folk art) and four sisters from Chakhesang tribe: Mercy, Azi, Kuvelu and AluneTetseo, popularly known as Tetseo Sisters bagged the Governor's Award 2018 in the field of Music (Folk).

On the occasion, four sports personalities were also honoured by receiving the Dr. T. Ao Sports Award 2018 in recognition of their distinction in the field of sports. The awardees are: 1. HolsheKhrie-o - Sepak-

takraw Coach 2. HunezoThisa Archery Coach 3. KhriehutuoTsira - Athletic Coach 4. I.Bendang - Sports Administrator.

The prestigious state Awards to the winners were presented by Nagaland Governor B.P Acharya at a grand award distribution ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Kohima during the 72nd anniversary of Independence Day. Nagaland Governor, B.P Acharya and the Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio ex-

tended their appreciation to the winners and expressed hope that their distinctive achievement would motivate and encourage young talents to accomplish distinction in the field of sports, music, art and literature.

Chief Minister exhorted the winners to be original, vigorous and consistent in their respective fields so as to scale greater heights.

He said that state government has identified sports, music and art as an industry and the government is working vigorously for its promotion.

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450 guitarists play AC/DC’s Cultural Extrvaganza song to break world record during 72nd I-Day

The huge group came together on Sunday at the Sydney Guitar Festival.

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ootage posted online has captured the brilliant moment that 457 guitarists gathered in Sydney to play the AC/DC classic ‘Highway to Hell’ as part of a world record attempt.

The huge group came together on Sunday at the Sydney Guitar Festival as they attempted to break the record for most people playing the same song at the same time on electric guitar.

Perhaps unsurprisingly,

the epic performance looks set to break the previous record of 368, which took place in India in 2013.

However, it’s yet to be verified by Guinness World Records – which could take up to six weeks to declare the record.

During the performance, each guitarist had their own battery powered amplifier, while Australian band The Choirboys provided vocals and drums for the performance.

Spokesperson Tatiana Merchant told the Associated Press: “They were tiny amps but they got the sound happening.

“It was such a great atmosphere.”

The AC/DC performance comes as rumours continue to emerge about the future of rock giants – who are believed to be recording a new album.

It seems that the classic line-up could be getting together once more after ex-frontman Brian Johnson and former drummer Phil Rudd were spotted in Vancouver, where the rock icons have recorded all their albums over the last two decades.

A photo posted on Twitter shows Johnson and Rudd relaxing outside the city’s Warehouse Studios – and it’s claimed that the rest of the band are in tow too.

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n the cultural entertainment, the Japfu Cultural troupe from Angami tribe performed the "ThenyiNashü" (festival dance), it is a dance performed by men folks during major festivals like Sekrenyi on certain occasions including Gate pulling and Jubilee celebrations.

The women folks also follow the performance with food items during Thenyi-Nashü of the community feast; Phita-Nashü " (stepping dance) is a dance performed by young people showcasing their skills among their age groups and community; "OzhieOngu" (Warrior attires") is a dance performed by elderly persons to protect the younger warriors from enemies while dancing or working in the fields.

Changsang Dombu Edou performed by Chang tribe called "Shangpeli Folk song", conveys a message of the jubilation along with the Nagas of peace loving

people gifted with wisdom and to let the leaders of Naga be united to eradicate all problems.

"Ngada" Folk dance, performed by Rengma cultural troupe. This festival depicts, where the rich and poor share with each other without any distinction.

Warrior folk dance performed by Surumi cultural Kids helping out their parents sell local produces at the food stall during I-Day troupe, Kohima from Sumi celebrations at DDSC stadium, Dimapur, Wednesday. (NP) community signifies the glory and heroic deeds of forefathers. The warrior dance depicts the fearful moves of slaying enemies practice during the hunting days and wars and also to induce fear in the mind of the enemies and to celebrate happiness and God's abundant blessings.

The Nagaland Adolescents Girls club (NAGC), also performed dance on the theme 'BetiBachao, 'BetiPadhao' and a pipe band display by the pipe band of the club.

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Sudents of The Institute of Music Education (TIME) performing at the 72nd Independence Day celebrations held at DDSC, Dimapur. (NPN)

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A cultural troupe after their performance at the 72nd Independence Day celebration Day at DDSC stadium Advisor, DUDA, N. Bongkhao Konyak taking the salute on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day celebration at Tobu, Mon district. (DIPR) Dimapur. (NP)

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Sean Ono Lennon (L) and James McCartney.

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ean Ono Lennon, the son of John Lennon, posted a photo on Instagram Monday alongside James McCartney, the son of legendary Beatle Paul McCartney.

Users commented on the striking resemblances they have to their fathers.

The photo was posted with Commissioner, Nagaland, M. Patton, IAS gracing the Independence Day celebrations the caption, “Peakaboo…”

CBS News reported at Shamator, Tuensang district on Wednesday. (DIPR)

that Lennon recently posted a picture last week with Dhani, George Harrison’s son. The recent posts had some fans seeking a musical collaboration.

“Now you guys get Dhani and Zack in the new band! Beatles the Next Generation!” one commenter said, according to the report.

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tryper guitarist Oz Fox will undergo a brain biopsy after he reportedly fell down during a concert last weekend.

Fox suffered a seizure while performing with Sin City Sinners Saturday night (August 11) at Harrah’s in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where medical personnel ran extensive tests to determine the cause of the seizure. Earlier today, Oz’s wife, Annie Lobért, revealed that a spinal tap found “no infection,” but that “Oz needs a procedure for biopsies on his brain.”

Despite the troubling news, Lobért assured fans: “We trust God no matter what. This is how we fight our battles — it may look like we’re surrounded but God is surrounding us. “Oz says he just wants to get home and play his guitar — get better and get back on stage.”

Formed 35 years ago, Stryper is the first overtly Christian metal band to go mainstream. The group’s name comes from Isaiah 53:5, which states: “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

Stryper’s albums include “To Hell With The Devil”, “Second Coming”, “No More Hell To Pay”, “Fallen” and the band’s latest effort, “God Damn Evil”.

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Sri Lanka beat South Africa in T20

“I realised it was not a T20 wicket and just rotated strike. I just played like Test cricket,” Chandimal said after the win.

“It’s really good to come back after (the) ODI series. The boys showed a lot of character and attitude and finished it on a winning note. It’s good for the Asia Cup (upcoming 50-over tournament in September),” Chandimal said of his side.

But it was Sandakan’s bowling figures of 3-19 with his left-arm wrist spin that set up the win. He was

ably supported by fellow spinners de Silva and Akila Dananjaya who took two wickets each.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock topscored with 20 before being run out but the rest of the South African batting fell flat in 16.4 overs.

Sri Lankan batsmen also made heavy weather of their 99-run target as the South African bowlers led by paceman Kagiso Rabada made the hosts work hard for their win.

Rabada, fellow paceman Junior Dala and spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took two wickets each.

From a comfortable 59-2 the hosts slipped to 88-7, but Chandimal kept his calm during his 33-ball stay that was laced with 3 fours and 1 six.

Chandimal, 28, was banned for two Tests and four ODIs after refusing to take the field against West Indies following balltampering allegations in June.

Sri Lanka now host England for a full series in October-November while South Africa travel to Australia for three ODI matches and one T20 during the same period.

Unfair to say India are dependent on Virat Kohli, says Sangakkara

It’s too early to talk about 5-0 win over India: Bairstow

Sri Lanka players after taking wicket during the T20 international.

Colombo, Aug 15 (Agencies): Spinner Lakshan Sandakan starred in Sri Lanka’s hard fought three-wicket win over South Africa in the only Twenty20 international after bowling out the visitors for their lowest total in the game’s shortest format, AFP reported.

Electing to bat in the only T20 match of the tour, South Africa were bowled out for 98, a total the hosts surpassed with four overs to spare.

The Proteas, who lost the two-Test series 2-0 and

New Delhi, Aug 15 (Agencies): Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara feels it is unfair to label India as a one-man team and attributes the team’s debacle in the first two Tests against England to a lack of preparation, Scroll.in reported.

England won the first two of the five Tests in Birmingham and Lord’s.

At the home of cricket, the Indian batting order failed to get to 150 in either innings and there has been a suggestion that the famed Indian batting order banking a lot on skipper Virat Kohli scoring big.

“It is almost unfair to the other batsmen because we have seen Virat batting like he has for the last few years. It is incredible to watch and he is an incredible performer, but others are also fantastic players,” Sangakkara was quoted as saying by PTI. “Pujara and Rahane are absolutely great batsmen. Pujara averages 50 [49.44] in Test cricket, Rahane averages 50 [48.05] overseas.

Then, there are others.

KL Rahul looks brilliant (when in form), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik – these are no insignificant names.”

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then came back to clinch the one-day internationals 3-2, were two runs less than their previous low score of 100 against Pakistan in 2013.

Dinesh Chandimal, who returned from his ban for breaching the spirit of the game, remained unbeaten on 36 to guide the team home in a tricky chase.

Chandimal’s 53-run third-wicket partnership with Dhananjaya de Silva, who made 31, was key in Sri Lanka reaching their target in 16 overs.

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Test series – at Chelmsford.

It was overshadowed by a controversy after it was reduced to a three-day affair, and the lack of match time was not lost on Sangakkara.

“They have struggled here and one of the reasons could be lack of preparation. So they really need to think hard because you cannot prepare while you are playing the Test matches. You have to find that confidence to answer the questions asked by English bowlers in training and in practice games.

English bowlers have exploited the usual subcontinental weaknesses here and that has created more questions than answers for the Indian side.”

Even so, it marked the 37th time in as many Tests that Kohli fielded a different playing eleven. “They haven’t played the same

side for now 37 Tests, so that goes a lot to say how things are. I am not saying that it is a bad thing but sometimes in Test cricket batsmen and bowlers need consistency in selection. It gives you confidence, trust and the courage to go out there to perform for the side.”

“Some times changing and chopping is not a negative thing, and sometimes it can be a negative thing.

But a change always has to be tactical (not for the heck of it).”

The question of communication within the Indian dressing room has come under the spotlight recently. Former skipper Sourav Ganguly too opined on air that there aren’t many expressive personalities in the team currently. Elsewhere there have been suggestions that Kohli’s aggressive persona could be a factor too.

London, Aug 15 (PTI): The Indian team might be at a low ebb after losing the first two Tests but England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow says it is too early to talk about a 5-0 whitewash.

The tourists suffered a humiliating innings defeat at Lord’s on Sunday, and England appear unstoppable at the moment but Bairstow is taking nothing for granted and said India still has the ability to turn things around.

“Yes, we have exploited the conditions and we know how to play in home conditions, but I do not think you can say that India are vulnerable. They are the number one side in the world for a reason and there is a lot of cricket still to be played in the series,” Bairstow was quoted as saying by ‘The Daily Telegraph’.

“It is too early to be talking about 5-0. The weather could get hot again, the pitches at Southampton and the Oval could be dry.

We definitely will not be taking our foot off the pedal,” said Bairstow who scored 70 and 28 in the first Test and 93 in the second.

Santiago to host 2019 Copa Libertadores final

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS): Chilean capital Santiago has been chosen as the host city for next year’s Copa Libertadores final, South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL has said.

The November 23 match at Estadio Nacional will mark the first time that the decider of the continent’s top club competition will be played over a single leg, reports Xinhua news agency.

“Finals over one leg provide a great opportunity for clubs to improve their sporting infrastructure, organization of events, security and comfort for fans,” CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez said on Tuesday.

Santiago beat rival bids from Lima and Montevideo, according to CONMEBOL. The Copa Libertadores final has until now been played over two legs in a home-and-away format.

CONMEBOL’s executive committee voted to adopt the single-match format in June, bringing the Copa Libertadores in line with the UEFA Champions League.

U-17 football coaching camp ends

Participants and officials of Youth Resources and Sports at the end of the coaching camp.

DIMAPUR, AUG 15 (NPN): Under-17 football coaching camp organized by the department of Youth Resources and Sports in collaboration with “soccer competition” came to an end on August 14 at IG Stadium, Kohima.

According to DIPR, commissioner and secretary YR&S, Anenla S. Longchari urged the trainees, not to give up on what they have learnt from the coaching but to practice hard so that the “the seeds

which are sown will bear fruits.” She said that those who got the chance to attend the coaching camp were lucky because many young boys and girls didn’t get the opportunity.

Sebastian, who coached the youngsters, is a UEFA registered Grade-A coach specializing in working with athletes under-18.

He has previously worked in clubs such as Karnby IK and FC Rosengard and has also been associated with Sporting Lisbon, and

is currently working in Sweden. He is a member of ‘Soccer Competition’, a German based scouting and agent Company that specializes in scouting young talent.

Joint Secretary, YR&S, Limawapang chaired the program, while vote of thanks was proposed by additional director YR&S, Rato Pusa. Altogether 78 participants from 11 districts attended the coaching camp out of which 29 were girls.

LaLiga matches in India for free on Facebook New Delhi, Aug 15 (Agencies): All the 380 matches of Spain’s topflight football league will be broadcast live for free on Facebook in a landmark deal, it was announced on Tuesday, DNA reported.

In a first-of-a-kind agreement, LaLiga and Facebook announced that the hugely popular social media platform will become the official home for all the LaLiga Santander matches in the Indian subcontinent.

The three-season deal commences with the 2018/19 campaign kicking off on August 17.

The viewers in the Indian subcontinent will now be able to watch the likes of Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and a host of La Liga stars on Facebook.

The matches will be available for free to people on Facebook in India and other seven neighbouring countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

The Facebook community in the eight countries will be able to watch LaLiga Santander coverage on a live and on-demand basis via multiple devices.

FC Barcelona (L-R) Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique. (Reuters).

Every match will be available on the official LaLiga Facebook page as well as individual club pages, a release said.

“Now with Facebook, LaLiga has broken new ground, signing its first broadcast agreement ever with a social media platform,” the release added.

Hailing the agreement, La-

Liga President Javier Tebas said, “We are thrilled to team up with Facebook to bring the millions of LaLiga fans in the Indian subcontinent even closer to the action.

“LaLiga sets the standard for football in the world and we are delighted that more people than ever before will have the opportunity to watch our

matches live and for free through Facebook in the region.” Peter Hutton, Facebook Head of Global Live Sports Programming, said, “As home to the two most-followed sports clubs on Facebook and some of the world’s most iconic footballers, LaLiga has a huge global presence on our platform.

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May the Almighty God abundantly bless each and every individual, Lt. Kemole Seyie neighbours, churches and (5 Sept.

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We, the family members of Late N. Mhobemo Ngullie would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our relatives, neighbours, friends and well-wishers who supported and stood by us physically, financially, spiritually and in prayers during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our most beloved father on 8th August, 2018.

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Asiad: India banks on shooters, wrestlers

Members of India’s Asian Games contingent with Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. (Reuters)

NEW DELHI, AUG 15 (Agencies): India will be banking largely on their shooters, wrestlers and boxers to deliver gold at the Asian Games in Indonesia to better the 57-medal mark they achieved in Incheon four years ago, Reuters reported.

India, who struggle at the Olympics despite their population, have done reasonably well in the quadrennial continental event, only twice finishing outside

the top eight since hosting the first Asiad in 1951.

They won at least 10 golds in each of the last four Games and the Aug 18Sept. 2 multi-sports competition will be a timely indicator ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

“India was ranked eighth in the last Asian Games and every effort has been made... to ensure we win more medals this time and improve our overall standings,” Indian Olym-

pic Association President Narinder Batra said at a farewell for the athletes.

Spearheading India’s golden pursuit will be the shooters, who topped the medal tally in this year’s Mexico World Cup, finishing ahead of United States and China and be headlined by a trio of talented teenagers.

Anish Bhanwala, 15, became India’s youngest Commonwealth Games gold medallist when he won the men’s 25m rapid

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Action in the match between New Market FC and Sechii Zubza FC (Red) at local ground, Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

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Ko hima , Aug 1 5 (NPN): A brilliant hat-trick from Gideon Leo helped New Market FC beat table topper Sechii Zubza FC 5-2 in the ongoing Kohima Football League -2 played at Kohima local ground on Wednesday. Leo opened the account in the 4th min-

ute. He scored the second goal in the 29th minute and his team’s fifth goal in the 67th minute to complete his hat-trick.

Salu Kulim added the third goal in the 34th minute and the fourth goal was scored by Rhitsho Mero in the 49th minute. For Sechii Zubza, Kekhrieletuo Tsira scored in the 15th minute

and Shiirhosiil Zhotso in the 69th minute. With this win New Market FC earned three points and retained the 3rd position on the point table with 18 after the 10th round. Sechii Zubza remained on top with 20 points.

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fire pistol, snatching the honour from 16-year-old Manu Bhaker who had won the women’s 10m air rifle finals on the Gold Coast barely a week before. A third teenager, rifle shooter Elavenil Valarivan, will be another strong contender after landing two junior World Cup gold medals setting a new world record in the process.

The wrestling mat could prove equally highyielding and Bajrang

Punia’s sizzling for m makes the 2014 silver medallist India’s best bet for a gold in Jakarta. The freestyle wrestler won the 65kg gold at the Commonwealth Games and was not required to attend trials for the Asiad. In the women’s section, Gold Coast champion Vinesh Phogat (50kg) will be a strong contender for the gold medal.

New training methods introduced by Argentineborn Swedish coach Santiago Nieva have been credited for the Indian success in recent boxing tournaments. Vikas Krishan, who won the lightweight gold at Guangzhou in 2010 but took silver when he moved to middleweight four years later, is seeking his third successive Asiad medal.

India have won all nine kabaddi gold since its inclusion in 1990 and the trend is unlikely to change, while anything less than gold will be a disappointment for the men’s hockey team who were runners-up in the Champions Trophy.

Commonwealth Games javelin champion Neeraj Chopra also gave himself a major morale boost on the Gold Coast in a rare athletics success for the country and the 20-year-old will be the flag-bearer in Jakarta.

Nagaland governor, P.B. Acharya and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio with the recipients of Dr. T. Ao Sports Award 2018 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on August 15. (DIPR)

Messi to miss Argentina friendlies

Buenos Aires, Aug 15 (IANS): Star forward Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s friendlies against Guatemala and Colombia next month as he takes a break from international football, according to Argentine press reports.

Doubts have been raised over the FC Barcelona star’s future with the national team following Argentina’s disappointing World Cup campaign in Russia this summer, which ended with a 3-4 loss to eventual winners France in the last 16, reports Xinhua news agency. The Barcelona forward struggled through-

out the tournament, scoring just one goal and missing a penalty in the team’s opening group match against Iceland. He declined media interviews after the competition and some reports in Argentina have suggested the 31-year-old might quit the national team.

Messi briefly retired from international football following the 2016 Copa America before reversing his decision weeks later. Argentina will play Guatemala in Los Angeles on September 7 followed by a clash with Colombia in New Jersey

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The two-time World Cup winners will be cocoached by former Argentina players Lionel Scaloni and Pablo Aimar following the dismissal of Jorge Sampaoli in July.

Federer wins, Serena loses in Cincinnati Cin c innat i , Aug 15 (Agencies): Roger Federer made a successful return to the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday. It wasn’t such a great day for Serena Williams.

Federer advanced to the third round with a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Peter Gojowczyk, and Williams was eliminated by eighthseeded Petra Kvitova in a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 second-round loss. Federer and Williams were making their first appearance at the tournament since they each won the title in 2015. Williams opened with a straight-sets victory against Daria Gavrilova.

After a first-round bye, Federer extended his Cincinnati winning streak to 11 matches since losing to Rafael Nadal in the 2013 quarterfinals. “It doesn’t feel like I have been away for so long here from Cincinnati,” Federer said. “I guess the wheel keeps turning. It’s not like I missed two years of tennis. It was a great pleasure to be back.”

(L) Roger Federer. (R) Former world No 1 Williams waves to the crowd as she leaves the court following her defeat

The second-seeded Federer, refreshed from a month off after losing in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, became the tournament favorite when Nadal withdrew on Sunday night. Williams also was knocked out in her last tournament at San Jose two weeks ago. Karolina Pliskova and Nick Kyrgios also advanced Tuesday in early tournament action.

Pliskova moved into the second round by snapping a seven-match losing

streak against Agnieszka Radwanska with a 6-3, 6-3 win. “It means a lot because it was against her, and, like, you know, I never beat her,” Pliskova said. “We played so many times. I think I always played her at her best level the matches before, so it was always tough.”

Kyrgios, a finalist last year in Cincinnati, overcame physical problems to fight off qualifier Denis Kudla for a 6-7 (2), 7-5, 7-6 (9) victory. “This year has

been tough,” Kyrgios said.

No. 11 seed David Goffin advanced with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Leonardo Mayer became the first player to reach the third round on the men’s side with a 7-6 (7), 6-4 victory over 16th-seeded Lucas Pouille.

Australian Open semifinalist Hyeon Chung won the last five games to beat Jack Sock 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.

Sock has lost eight straight matches since winning in

Rome on May 13.

Two-time Cincinnati semifinalist Milos Raonic advanced with a 6-3, 6-3 win over qualifier Dusan Lajovic. Robin Haase also made it to the second round, defeating Filip Krajinovic 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina was tested by wild card Svetlana Kuznetsova before reaching the third round with a gritty 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4 win. Sixth-seeded Caroline Garcia also reached the third round with a 6-4, 6-5 win over wild card Victoria Azarenka, but 12thseeded Daria Kasatkina suffered a first-round upset at the hands of qualifier Petra Martic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Elise Mertens scored a 6-4, 6-2 first-round win over Magdalena Rybarikova.

Ashleigh Barty stopped wild card Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 7-5. Maria Sakkari upset Indian Wells champion Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-6 (8). Ekaterina Makarova cruised past qualifier Ana Bogdan 6-3, 6-2.

flame enters Cristiano Ronaldo’s bicycle kick Benfica, Ajax in final round of CL qualifiers Asiad Jakarta, to be paraded in city

(L) Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrates scoring Ajax’s first goal against Standard Liege last night. (R) Fenerbahce crashed out of the Champions League after a 2-1 aggregate defeat to Benfica.

Istanbul/ Moscow/ Amsterdam, Aug 15 (IANS): Benfica, Dynamo Kiev and Ajax Amsterdam advanced to the final round of qualifiers for the 20182019 UEFA Champions League, while Fenerbahce and Celtic were among the football clubs eliminated.

Leading 1-0 after the first leg in Lisbon, Benfica took a 1-0 lead on Tuesday in Istanbul on a goal by Gedson Fernandes, though Alper Potuk equalised for Fenerbahce just before the break. But the hosts couldn’t get the second goal they needed to force

the contest into extra time and Benfica prevailed 2-1 on aggregate, reports Efe. Their opponents in the next round will be PAOK Salonika, who held Spartak 0-0 in Moscow to advance 3-2 on aggregate.

Benjamin Verbic and Artem Biesiedin led hosts Dynamo Kiev 2-0 over Slavia Prague for a 3-1 aggregate victory.

The Ukrainian squad will square off in the next phase against Ajax, who got goals from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Matthijs de Ligt and David Neres in a 3-0 home win over Standard Liege

after the sides drew 2-2 in the first leg. In Athens, hosts AEK bested Celtic 2-1 for a 3-1 win on aggregate. Rodrigo Galo and Marko Livaja scored for the hosts and Scott Sinclair responded for the Scottish champions.

Next up for AEK will be MOL Vidi, who stymied Malmö 0-0 on Tuesday to advance by virtue of scoring an away goal in the 1-1 first leg in Sweden.

Azerbaijani outfit Qarabag FK managed a 1-1 draw with Bate Borisov in Belarus, but lost 1-2 on aggregate after falling 0-1

at home in the first leg. Bate will face PSV Eindhoven in the final qualifying round.

Red Star Belgrade needed a goal in extra time from Nemanja Radonjic to edge hosts Spartak Trnava 2-1 and advance 3-2 on aggregate.

The Serbian side can look forward to a match-up with Salzburg, who beat Shkëndija 1-0 to complete a 4-0 aggregate victory.

Dinamo Zagreb blanked Astana 1-0 in the Croatian capital on Tuesday and advanced 3-0 on aggregate to a clash with Switzerland’s Young Boys.

J aka rt a , Aug 1 5 (IANS): The Asian Games flame arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Wednesday with a torch relay run planned to circle around the city before being handed over to President Joko Widodo on Independence Day on August 17.

The Asiad flame entered Jakarta through East Jakarta-West Java province’s border town of Bogor earlier in the day in a ceremony which featured the torching of a mini cauldron with the historical flame in Jakarta eastern municipality.

Through a series of relay runs, the flame was scheduled to pass through landmark places and tourism spots in each of Jakarta’s east, south, north, west and central municipalities, reports Xinhua news agency. The Asiad flame’s cross-nation relay began from Yogyakarta province on July 18.

The flame was lit in India’s Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi that hosted the first Asian Games in 1951.

It arrived in Yogyakarta airport after being flown from New Delhi on July 15.

nominated for UEFA Goal of the Year

Ronaldo scored the match-winning goal for Real Madrid against Juventus. ( Reuters)

New Delhi, Aug 15 (Agencies): Former Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick against Juventus in the Champions League quarterfinals was included in the nominations for the UEFA Goal of the Year, The Indian Express reported. Apart from Ronaldo, England international Lucy Bronze and Elliot Embleton’s strike was also included in the shortlist of 11 goals announced

by UEFA on Tuesday. The

goals have been selected from each of UEFA’s main competitions, over the past 12 months.

Bronze’s selected effort was a volley for Lyon against Manchester City, while Embleton’s nominated strike came in a European Under-19 Championship group stage match against Turkey.

Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick in April had seen his former club Real pick up a 3-0 win over the Serie A Champions. The

Portuguese striker, who has moved to Juventus at the start of this season, scored two goals in the match and caused the elimination of the Italian side from the tournament.

A goal from Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen in Denmark’s World Cup play-off win over Ireland was also included in the nominations.

Ronaldo’s goal surpassed Gareth Bale’s tremendous volley in the final to make it in the list of nominations.

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