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Vajpayee cremated with state honours

(L) Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other leaders participate in the last journey of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Friday. (R) Family members and relatives of late Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his cremation at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (PTI): Bugles sounded the last post, uniformed soldiers gave a gun salute and silence fell over the crowd as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains were consigned to the flames today evening, the sun setting on the life of a poet-politician who combined accommodative politics with graciousness. Foster daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya lit the pyre as cries of “Atal Bihari Amar Rahe” rever-

berated in the air and a light drizzle fell. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh were among the thousands of people at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal on the banks of the Yamuna. Several foreign dignitaries, including Bhutanese king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul

Hassan Mahmood Ali and Pakistan’s Law Minister Ali Zafar were present as Vajpayee was cremated with full state honours. The tricolour draping Vajpayee was folded and handed over to his granddaughter Niharika. It was a sea of white, with most mourners dressed in the colour of mourning to remember the man who wove together pragmatism and his vision for an inclusive India. Thousands of mourn-

ers poured into the streets of the national capital as Vajpayee’s cortege made its way from his home to the BJP headquarters on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg and then to the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal. As the crowds surged forward, some running, some walking, the prime minister and BJP president Amit Shah were among those who walked behind the gun carriage, decorated with flowers. Earlier in the morning, hundreds of people chanted

“Atal Bihari Amar Rahe” as Vajpayee’s cortege made its way from his home through the city to reach the BJP office about five kilometres away. Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, also attended the funeral of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in New Delhi on Friday and paid tribute to departed leader. State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, also joined the country in paying homage to Atal Biharai Vajpayee.

Kerala experiencing a catastrophe of a lifetime; over 300 dead in floods

T H I RU VA NA N THAPURAM, AUG 17 (AGENCIES): Kerala’s most savage monsoon in a century has killed 324 people over the last nine days, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said, issuing a fresh rain alert for the battered state. Nearly 2 lakh people have been displaced. The state, battling floods and landslides, plunged deeper into crisis today, with hospitals facing shortage of oxygen and fuel stations running dry. Vijayan told the media that the situation arising out of unprecedented floods and subsequent havoc caused by turgid rivers and gushing waters in Kerala continues to be “grave”. Since August 8 when the rains began pounding the southern state, around 2.40 lakh persons have been lodged in 1,568 relief camps across Kerala. Hundreds of defence personnel, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, helped by more than 20 helicopters, mounted search and rescue operations. Fishermen along with their motorboats too joined the humanitarian efforts.

Houses and roads submerged water following heavy rain and landslides in Kerala.

More helicopters were pressed into service on Friday to fly sorties for rescue and relief. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sanctioned the extra choppers, as people marooned in Chengannur and Chalakudy could only be airlifted to safety. Waters from the Periyar river and its tributaries kept many towns in Ernakulam and Thrissur districts submerged. The worst affected include Paravur, Kalady, Chalakudy, Perumbavoor and Muvatupuzha. Thousands of people are still perched on highrise buildings waiting to be rescued and taken to relief

camps. Over 50,000 people are lodged in the Ernakulam and Thrissur camps alone. Intensity of rains, however, decreased in several districts since Friday morning, leading to decrease in water level in three big dams in Idukki district. The red alert in Kasargode and Thiruvananthapuram districts was withdrawn on Friday though the warning continued in other 12 districts in Kerala. “The only good news is that intensity of rains has come down in certain areas. We plan to rescue all those awaiting help, preferably by the day’s end,” Vijayan (Cont’d on p-7) said.

Imran Khan elected Pak’s 22nd PM Will stop ops if dues are Report claims Khango ousted as chairman NSCN(K) ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (IANS): Cricketer-turnedpolitician Imran Khan was on Friday elected Pakistan’s 22nd Prime Minister in a vote in the country’s National Assembly, three weeks after his Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) party won the highest number of seats in the general election. Khan, 65, secured 176 votes out of the total 272 cast in polling in the lower house, while his opponent Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) got 96 votes, according to National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser. Khan will take the oath of office on Saturday. The announcement of his election came amid protests from opposition lawmakers who shouted slogans denouncing alleged electoral fraud during the general elections. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), the third largest party in the house

CM greets Sangtams

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 7 (NPN): State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, Friday extended greetings to the members of the Sangtam community on the occasion of Hunapongpi festival. Rio, in a tweet, prayed that the festivity bring cheer, goodwill and foster unity and brotherhood.

This is it!

“What to do? Departments no longer propose development. They only ask funds for floods and landslides.” K Y M C

Imran Khan

that joined the PML-N and others in an opposition alliance, withdrew its support for Shehbaz Sharif ’s candidature as Premier days before the election and abstained from voting, Dawn online reported. One member of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), which contested elections under the Muttahida Majlis-eAmal (MMA) banner, also abstained from voting for either candidate. According to Geo News, among the first steps

the PTI-led government aims to take is a reshuffling of the top federal and provincial bureaucracy under its first 100-day plan. The strategy was finalized in a top-level huddle attended by Khan and the senior party leadership on Thursday. The reshuffle includes changing the chiefs of federal and provincial state institutions and officers previously appointed under political pressure. Geo News cited sources as saying that Khan has also decided to change the heads of the Federal Board of Revenue, Railways, Pakistan International Airlines and a few other institutions. Earlier, PTI leaders spoke about the merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the creation of South Punjab province and giving greater authority to the government in Balochistan, as a part of their plan.

not paid, warn AI pilots

MUMBAI, AUG 17 (AGENCIES): A section of Air India pilots have threatened to stop operations if their flying allowance dues are not paid immediately. Alleging that while the salaries and perks of other employees are paid in full albeit with a delay, the same for the pilots and cabin crew are “ignored”, despite the fact that flying allowances of these two licenced categories of employees form a major chunk of their salaries. “…If the flying allowance is not paid immediately, we may not be available for flying duties,” Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) said in a communication to Air India’s director of finance Friday. “Since the company has paid the salary, the pilots will report to the office for any office duty of their expertise other than flying duties,” it added. According to a source, flying allowance are paid after two months. “As a rule, flying allowances for the month of June should have been paid on August 1, but they remain unpaid even till today,” the source said. ICPA warned the Air India management that it expects a positive confirmation on the matter, “failing which we will be forced to direct our members not to report for flying duties and only management should be held responsible in case of any disruption of flights”.

GUWAHATI, AUG 17 (AGNCIES): Myanmar-based NSCN (K) on Friday impeached its chairman Khango Konyak, an Indian-origin Naga, and elected the outfit’s founding chairman, late Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang’s nephew, Yung Aung as the new ‘acting chairman’ of the organisation, the Times Of India (TOI) report stated. Indian intelligence agencies see this development as a bloodless coup by Myanmarorigin Naga member of NSCN (K) to throw out an Indianorigin Naga leader. According to TOI, the outfit in a statement said that it was unanimously resolved to impeach Khango “to save the party from further breakdown and confusion.” The outfit has given Khango a safe passage to go wherever he likes without any harm. Aung, 45 years old, studied in Manipur till his graduation and is known to be an expert in martial arts and polo. Khango has left the NSCN

(K) headquarters in Sagaing region of Myanmar along with some of his loyalists. Few top leaders of Indian-origin are believed to have gone with Khango, the report stated. When Khaplang, a Hemi Naga from Myanmar, died in June last year and the leadership was passed on to Khango Konyak, a Naga from India, it gave Indian government hopes of breakthrough with the outfit, the only Naga outfit which is outside the peace process, as it tries to work out an all-inclusive solution to the Naga political problem. Indian security forces believed that would always be easier to talk to the leadership of Indian origin than that of Myanmar. NSCN (K) abrogated the ceasefire with the Indian government in 2015. Apart from Khango, the outfit’s powerful army commander, Niki Sumi, is also an Indian-origin Naga. The NSCN (K), which is based in Myanmar, wants an

agreement with the Myanmar government to cover ethnic Nagas living in India who are known as western Nagas. Those in Myanmar are locally known as Eastern Nagas but the outfits believe that both belong to one Naga territory despite the international border dividing them. NSCN (K) has a ceasefire agreement with Myanmar since April 2012 and has refrained from clashes since 2000. Recently the Myanmerse government has made it clear that it would not allow NSCN (K) to sign the national peace agreement if does not give up its demand for separation. According to TOI report, the NSCN (K) impeachment statement said that Khango was found guilty of grabbing absolute control of powers and functions without collective leadership, non-distribution of powers and functions exposing a one-man-government policy, which was completely in violation of the party’s constitution and discipline.

ENCSU backs ANCSU on land encroachment issue State Finance dept submits memorandum to 15th FC DIMAPUR, AUG 17 (NPN): Expressing anguish over the “current imbroglio involving the student community”, the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) said it has unanimously decided to back the movement initiated by the All Nagaland College Students Union (ANCSU). ENCSU through its media cell maintained that ANCSU’s stand was genuine and should be pursued for the sake of students, adding that it would not allowed future of the students and the fate of Nagaland to be compromised. Also, expressing dissatisfaction over the manner in which the state government handled the whole issue, the ENCSU alleged that some government officials and politicians with vested interests were “toiling to divert the actual cause.” Further, the union reiterated that grievances raised

by ANCSU was genuine and in the interest of student community and the state at large. The union said the land encroachment issue was taken up in total consensus and coordination with the ENCSU. The union said they were equally concerned since land encroachment issue was not only confined to Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, but also various colleges across the eastern Nagaland. As such, the union said ANCSU and ENCSU would raise the land encroachment issues of all the government institutions. In this regard, the union has demanded that the state government prevent land encroachment of all the government colleges in Nagaland to avoid any untoward consequences in future. Meanwhile, ENCSU also expressed shock and dismay over the ultimatum served on ANCSU president, Katho P

Awomi, by the Jotsoma Village Council (JVC). ENCSU termed as “unfortunate” that JVC instead of using elderly wisdom to correct/guide/advice the student community “resorted to cheap intimidation and threats siding with vested interest individuals and parties.” The union said ANCSU/ENCSU had never been against a particular group/ village or community in the past and had always been about the student community including students from Jotsoma village. ENCSU, therefore, asserted that “such unqualified statement” was totally uncalled for and “definitely not in tune with the past actions of the JVC.”

‘Will not accept scholarship on installment basis’

A day after the chief minister directed immediate release of the first instalment of scholarship for the year

2017-18 to the students, the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) Friday said it would not accept disbursement of scholarship on installation basis unless the responsible department come out with official notification from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. In a press release, ENCSU president, M Longre Chang, and general secretary, Wangnei C Jessuhu, alleged that Post-Matric Scholarship for 2016-17 was misused by state government and delayed for many months until the union intervened leading to disbursement on instalment basis. Demanding the release of scholarship at one go, the ENCSU urged the department and the government to understand the problem faced by students and accordingly work for the welfare of students. The union has also appealed all the responsible students to remain alert.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 17 (NPN): As per the instruction of 15th Finance Commission (FC) to submit reports and memorandums in advance, the State finance department headed by its secretary Y Kikheto Sema submitted its report to the FC in New Delhi on Thursday. Kikheto told Nagaland Post that the recommendation of the 15th FC was important as it would decide the fate of State’s financial position from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2025. He said State had prepared and submitted its report on “Statements Relating to State Finance”, “Topic Notes Relating to State Finances”, ‘Schedules & Notes Relating to Local Bodies” and a State memorandum to 15th FC secretary Arvind Mehta. According to Kikheto, Mehta expressed his happiness at the timely submission of report by the State and agreed to accept any “supplementary memorandum” from the

State, if needed. The finance secretary said the department was likely to submit supplementary memorandums to the FC as it had agreed to accept them. He said the FC was tentatively scheduled visit the State in the last week of November this year and that the State government was preparing to warmly welcome the team. Kikheto was accompanied by deputy secretary (budget), finance department, K Metha. Finance Commission is a constitutional body that makes recommendations to President of India regarding a) distribution of the proceeds of taxes between the Union and States and b) determination of principles that should govern grantsin-aid of revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India and sums to be paid to the States by way of grants-in-aid, etc. The recommendations of the commission are generally accepted by the Union government as well as the Parliament. K Y M C

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DGA cleans up Dzükou path and valley

Volunteers of the cleanliness drive during their efforts to contribute to a cleaner environment on August 15. DIMAPUR: Dzükou Guides Association (DGA) conducted a cleanliness drive along the Dzükou valley path and at location under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, on August 15, to create awareness with a message that people do not lack civic sense if they have the mind to. A press release from DGA, Akhiito Yiene stated that if Dzükou could give

so much, it was our duty to give something back to Dzükou. The sanitation effort started through the Viswema entry route with a few words of encouragement and briefing from the SAYO. The members cleaned their way to the valley where lunch was prepared by the Dzükou base camp caretakers and guides. A total of 24 big bags of trash were carried

back to the Viswema starting point and disposed-off properly. DGA expressed its special thanks to the department of Tourism Nagaland, department of Forest Nagaland, India Trail, Alder Tours and Travels, Explore Nagaland, “Campsiteyedikha,” and Nagaland Association for Adventure, Mountaineering and Education for their support and

contribution towards the success of the campaign. It also expressed gratitude to all the volunteers, the Society of Alumni Phagwara for providing the banner and also support, Midland Youth Kohima, The Good Shepherd Club Kohima who joined them. A total of 70 volunteers and 15 guides from Kohima and Dimapur turned up for the campaign.

ASUD supports ANCSU demands

T.R Zeliang mourns Vajpayee: Leader of Opposition T. R. Zeliang has expressed grief and pain to learn of the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16 at AIIMS, New Delhi at the age of 93. In a condolence message, Zeliang described late Vajpayee as a brilliant statesman, who dedicated his service for the nation. He remember late Vajpayee as a leader who understood the pain and suffering of the Naga people and said that his love and concern for the Naga people in particular would be ever remembered. Zeliang said that Vajpayee was the first Indian Prime Minister who declared that “Naga history is unique” which became the foundation stone for the Indo-Naga peace talks leading to the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015. Zeliang stated that the declaration created a new hope for both the GoI and the Naga people to secure a final agreement based on the unique history of the Nagas. Zeliang also mentioned that, it was Vajpayee who opened a new Members of Inner Wheel Club of Dimapur visited Naga Blind Association, window for development of Notun Basti on August 15 and distributed food packets and grocery items. road connectivity in North DIMAPUR: The Ao Students’ Union Dimapur (ASUD) has expressed its support for the demands of the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU). In a press release issued by ASUD president, Lanutoshi Aier and general secretary, Moayanger Jamir, the union stated that it stood in full support of the student community and genuine concerns voiced by the ANCSU, and said it expected a permanent settlement on all pending

issues. It also added that “higher education is of paramount importance and when problems such as land encroachment and scholarship delays exist, the educational needs of the student community are compromised to a great extent.” The ASUD, in its release stated that it also hoped that the state government would not only provide verbal assurances but also bring into existence an effective mechanism so that the current problems do

not surface in future. Meanwhile, it has requested all business establishments along Tajen Ao Road in Dimapur, to replace the old name ‘Circular Road’ on their signboards with ‘Tajen Ao Road.’ ASUD said that ever since the change in nomenclature in 2016, some shops were still using the old address and has requested store owners and shopkeepers to make the necessary changes at the earliest.

Organic bazaar a hit at I-Day celebrations

Department of Fishery & Aquatic Resources stall selling locally produced fish on August 15. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Adding more colours to the 72nd Independence Day celebration at Dimapur district, a number of stalls (dubbed as an organic bazaar) were put up at DDSC stadium Dimapur which was inaugurated by deputy chief minister and minister in-charge for Home and National Highways, Y. Patton after the formal program. According to a DIPR report, agri and allied K

department opened up nine stalls organised by department of agriculture under Mission Organic Value Chain Development (MOVCD) for North East Region. Organic Dragon fruits, a produce from Dream Dragon fruit farm saw heavy sales at the horticulture stall. Similarly, owing to the scarcity of fishes in the market, people thronged the fishery de-

partment stall to buy the fresh fish. Land resources, excise and several other departments also opened their stalls showcasing their products. Besides these, under the initiative of DRDA Dimapur, a number of Self Help Groups also sold fresh vegetables, handicraft items etc. CRPF and Assam Rifles also displayed different weapons on the occasion.

YWC conduct various Swachhata Pakhwada activities DIMAPUR: Youth Welfare Club (YWC) under the aegis of Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) carried out various activities of Swachhata Pakhwada from August 1 to 15, under the supervision of K. Phyobemo Lotha, district youth coordinator NYK Dimapur. A press release from YWC president A Shyerhunlo Lorin, and general secretary Tolito K Shohe said the team took up the various tasks under the theme “one step toward Swachhta Bharat”. The activities included wall painting, drawing competition, and cleaning. YWC is a group of liked minded youth formed with the aim of inspiring through volunteerism.

Corrigendum

Apropos the photo caption about Excise personnel under superintendent of Excise, Mon arresting one, published on August 15, page 10, the name of the accused should read as Yolong Konyak and not as published. (Correspondent)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

Imnatiba inaugurates SDEO Office WOKHA: Sub-Divisional Education Officer’s office, Longkhim was formally inaugurated by Nagaland advisor for industries and commerce and NIDC, Imnatiba on August 15, 2018. Speaking on the occasion, Imnatiba urged the teaching community as well as the school education department to impart quality education to students, who he said, were the future of the country. Imnatiba also urged the teachers to take their roles seriously and be agents of change as they were assigned with the great responsibility of building up the characters of children. DEO Tuensang and USSC executive member Holise also delivered short speeches on the occasion. Earlier, ADC Longkhim Kikumsungla Jamir delivered a welcome address, Longkhim town Baptist church pastor Likhumse said the invocation, and senior SDEO Tuensang, Dominic proposed a vote of thanks at the short inauguration function chaired by SDEO Longkhim S. Mhonchan Lotha.

IMFL worth Rs. 4 L seized in Bhandari

The two accused with the seized items in custody. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , A U G 1 7 (NPN): In a coordinated effort with 28 Assam Rifles, Bhandari, personnel of Bhandari Police station seized 147 cases of IMFL worth approximately Rs. 4 lakhs on August 16. SDPO Bhandari, Yambemo Humtsoe informed Nagaland Post that the IMFL was seized

during a Motor Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) set up between Merapani and Bhandari. Humtsoe said the driver of Mahindra pickup truck bearing Regd. no AS03D 3814, sped away in an effort to escape. However the vehicle intercepted near Bhandari with the assistance of Bhandari police personnel on August 17. The accused persons

Condolence messages

East region by creating a new head of accounts under Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North East region (SARDP-NE) which was incorporated in the union budget. Zeliang lamented that, Vajpayee’s demise was a great loss to the nation and the Nagas in particular. Zeliang on behalf of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) extended deepest condolences and prayed that God grant peace and solace to all the bereaved family members, relatives, friends, colleagues and all his near and dear ones. He further prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. NEEC mourns Vajpayee: The North East Executive Council (NEEC) has expressed shock on learning of the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India, at AIIMS. In a condolence message, NEEC chairman Senchumo (NSN) Lotha and coordinator Afaqueji Ahmad Khan described late Vajpayee as one of the most dynamic PMs of India who served the country with unflinching love for democracy and utmost grace for the people of India. He was selfless and

unpartisan during his stint as head of the country, it said, while adding that he showed unwavering support for secularism. “He fondly loved the people of NE and took up various initiatives for the welfare of its people” NEEC stated. It further said that in Nagaland, he was greatly remembered for having journeyed by road from Dimapur to Kohima despite medical conditions discouraging such travels, braving the potholes at the risk of his knee ailments. “He was the only PM who had announced the biggest numbers of various packages for Nagaland” NEEC said. The NEEC expressed its deepest condolence to all the near and dear ones of late Vajpayee and prayed for his soul to rest in peace. GPRN/NSCN mourns Khekiho Marcel Chophy: GPRN/NSCN has expressed grief over the demise of dy. Kilonser, chaplee ministry, Khekiho Marcel Chophy. A condolence message from its MIP stated that the departed was a beloved comrade, a faithful husband, a loving father and a profound friend. It stated that the Naga Nation and GPRN/NSCN

had lost a truly remarkable man. It further said that the departed was blessed with multiple gifts which enabled him to mingle with all classes of people. “The leaders found him intelligent and well versed in national affairs” stated the message. Youngsters also found him to be a thoroughly efficient administrator full of life and vigor, it added. According to the MIP, cutting across Naga political groups, late Khekiho was known and highly respected for his efficiency. The message recalled that the departed had a solid foundation as a young student leader at his hometown Atoizu and later at Shilling as president of Naga Students’ Union and he joined the National service in 1998. In the GPRN/NSCN, he admirably served the Nation as Public Relations & NGOs secretary, chaplee secretary, kilo secretary and chief secretary. He was elevated to National Tatar Hoho in 2015 and at the time of his demise, he was serving the Nation as dy. kilonser in the Chaplee Ministry. GPRN/NSCN invoked God’s love and comfort unpon his wife Tokheli Khekiho Chophy, their chil-

were identified as Ashumtei, s/o Horenba Gogoi and Yanpothung Lotha (driver of the vehicle) son of late Nribemo Lotha, both residing at Tsumang and Tsumang ‘A’ colony Wokha Town respectively. A case was registered at Bhandari Police Station under relevant sections of the law and the accused were put into the custody of Bhandari police station.

dren and relatives. “His charming personality, his wonderful insight as father, husband, brother, son and as a leaders of men shall be cherished and inspire all of us. Man’s life is but a fleeting moment. Let us celebrate his life. Rest in Peace Comrade Khekiho Marcel Chophy” The message concluded. NSUS mourns Khekiho Chophy: Naga Students’ Union Shillong (NSUS) has conveyed its deep condolences to the family of late Khekiho Chophy, an alumni of St. Anthony’s College Shillong, who was also the former president of NSUS (1996-97). In a condolence note, NSUS president, Vioka H. Zhimomi described late Chophy as a committed man with a great sense of humour and wit, a loving father and a wonderful husband. NSUS said that late Chophy joined the Naga National Service in 1998 and served in various capacities as chief secretary, kilo secretary, chaplee secretary and he was the deputy kilonser in chaplee ministry at the time of his demise. N S U S p r aye d f o r God’s comfort and guidance upon his near and dear ones and further prayed for the departed’s soul to rest in peace.

NSA discusses book ‘A Naga Odyssey’ DIMAPUR: The Naga Scholars Association (NSA) organized a book discussion titled ‘A Naga Odyssey: Visier’s Long Way Home’ at JNU, New Delhi on August 16. The book discussion started with a welcome note by president NSA, Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan, and introduction of the author, Dr. Visier Sanyu, who is an advisor of NSA & president, Overseas Naga Association; and the chairperson, director Commonwealth Human Rights Initiatives (CHRI), professor Sanjoy Hazarika; and the discussant, associate professor, IGNOU, Dr Parmod Kumar. A press release by the NSA president and general secretary, Dr. Lungthuiyang Riamei stated that globally noted author, journalist and a prominent human rights activist, professor Sanjoy Hazarika opened by saying that Dr. Visier was also the founder of Naga yoga in Australia. He also appreciated Dr. Visier for coming back home and setting up a ‘Healing Garden’

NSA members, the author and invitees discussing the book ‘A Naga Odyssey: Visier’s Long Way Home.’ in Mezephima. Speaking at the discussion program, Dr. Visier Sanyu narrated how his grandfather had to run to the jungle with nothing but a chicken in 1879 when the British burned down his village, Khonoma. Two generations and almost a century later, Visier also had to experience the same when he had to run to the jungle carrying his brother when the Indian Army razed his village to the ground in the mid 1950s. He said he had been reluctant to tell

his story for many decades but decided to muster up the courage and tell it to let it be remembered and also since speaking about it was a therapeutic experience. He also said that there were ways to forgive. Dr. Visier stated that the book was not anti India but was about an indigenous community of people who were trying to survive in the post colonial era, trying to preserve their culture and identity. The discussant, Dr Parmod Kumar, in the

book discussion, also said that the book was important as it was not just the story of an individual but of a larger society’s experience. The book discussion generated lots of responses and questions from the audience which Dr. Visier answered. The event ended with a vote of thanks from NSA secretary, Dr Lungthuiyang Riamei. The rapportuer of the session was author and a senior faculty in university of Delhi, Dr Vieo Pou. K

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A telemedicine consultancy demonstration for a diabetic patient in progress on Friday at Ungma Village. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, AUG 17 (NPN): An â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;UPCHAR Nagaland Telemedicine Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, under the aegis of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Upchar Sevaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Affordable Healthcare made Accessible), in partnership with Sakaar Seva Samiti, was launched on Friday, at the Yimlang Salang, Ungma village. While delivering her speech, Ojungsangla, who is from a healthcare NGO based in Patna, described the root purpose of the UPCHAR seva as being to reach the unreached in

the remotest corners of the Nation with the sole aim to deliver affordable healthcare at their doorsteps with the aid of technology. She said that UPCHAR was being launched to provide wellness centres in remote areas, offering diagnostic & referral services to the patients, communicating system for OPD and DATA sharing with health expertise. Ojungsangla said that the UPCHAR (UTS), in association with the clients, plan to identify PHCs for telemedicine setups on the basis of internet connectivity and patient loads.

She added that UTS would find, train and support local entrepreneurs to help the telemedicine centres at the PHCs. Moreover, she said that the consultancy provided is cost free, saving time and money of poor patients and affected families. The key note address was delivered by Sakaar Seva Samiti, president Temsutula Imsong and the invocation was said by Rev. Dr. Noklem Longkumer. Short speeches were delivered by Ungma Council chairman Alemtoshi, Rev. Dr. Noklem Longkumer and Dr. Aonungdok.

TOAHDCC annual conducts spiritual retreat

Participants, organizers and resource persons of the spiritual retreat.

DIMAPUR: The Tribal Old Age Home-&-Day Care Centre (TOAHDCC), Dimapur held their second outdoor annual picnic (spiritual retreat) at Life Spring Corner, Dimapur on August 15. A press release from

TOAHCC stated that the event started with a prayer at TOAHCC, Indisen followed by the group of SEENAGERS (senior citizens) and some of the caregivers and youth commuting to Life Spring Corner. The group had a time

of refreshment followed by an information and welcome address by the director of TOAHCC, Imli Amri. The worship team consisting of Borlingri Ao Baptist youth and caregivers led the worship. There were two ses-

CFD appoints new leadership team

CFD members with the new office bearers during the general body meeting on August 15.

DIMAPUR: The general body meeting of the Christian Forum Dimapur (CFD) was held at Bethesda Children Home at Walford, Dimapur on August 15. Thirty-nine members from the Baptist, NCRC, Assembly of God, Catholic Church and other Christian ministries of Dimapur attended the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to evaluate the functioning of CFD, and elect a new leadership team as well as to identify areas of intervention for the next three years. According to a press release by secretary, CDF, Fr. Chacko Karinthayil, the new leadership team consists of: pastor Moses Murry as chairman, Rev. K Y M C

S. Vitoshe Swu as vice chairman, Fr. Dr. C P Anto as general secretary, Rev Wungo Chingmak as assistant general secretary and pastor Pekrusetuo Angami as the treasurer. Earlier, the assembly deliberated on the selection of the new office bearers and agreed to select a nomination committee to decide on the members of the new leadership. Rev P Dozo, Rev Tenga Sep, Rev N Paphino, pastor Moses Murry, along with Rev R P Murry and Fr Chacko Karinthayil, the present office bearers were selected as the members of the Selection Committee. The activity report of the CFD was presented by secretary, CDF, Fr. Chacko

Karinthayil followed by the financial report presented by treasurer, CDF, Rev. Thebemo Lotha. This was followed by a business hour. The release further added that the outgoing chairman Rev R P Murry thanked the different churches of Dimapur for their whole-hearted cooperation to the endeavors of the forum. Rev R P Mur r y chaired the meeting, chairman, Dimapur Baptist Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fellowship, Rev Tenga Sep, pronounced the invocation, assistant secretary of the forum, Rev Yecto Chopy proposed the vote of thanks and president, NCR, Rev N Paphino offered the benediction prayer.

sions and both sessions saw various songs, cultural dances, choreography, musical plays being performed by Grace Place Ministry, 2 pm Indisen Women Prayer Cell, Dew Drops, TOAHDCC SEENAGERS and TOAHDCC caregivers. The dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speaker was Toshi Longkumer, associate pastor DABA and president of Asia Pacific, who spoke based on the verses from Mathew 28:19, Exodus 17:12. There was a powerful prayer time, healings, prophecies and revelations delivered by Anungla. The whole group consisted of 33 SEENAGERS, 10 members from Grace Ministry, members and youth from Gorkha Christian Church, 17 care givers, about 40 youth in total with four members of media partners, Trivisuals.

Satsupen Yankho (Khel) bans alcohol and drugs DIMAPUR: A joint meeting was held at Satsupen Yankho (Khel) under Wokha district on August 11 comprising of the surrounding villages; Longsachung Village Council, Okhye Village Council, Longsa Village Council and Kandinu, Sishunu, K. Station, Tsonsa, Ekunu, Ekhanu Village Council, Kandi Group Chairman Forum, Kandi Women Association, and Longsachung Wokha Town Union Chairman to deliberate on the welfare and benefits of Satsuphen Yankho. A press release by Satsupen Yankho (Khel) chairman, Ezanbemo Ezung and general secretary, Zuchamo Kikon stated that the following resolutions were made in the meeting: consumption of liquor, narcotic drugs, immoral practices, causing public menace such as quarrelling, theft etc. are strictly prohibited in an around Satsupen area. Defaulters will be penalized Rs 1000, and further action will be taken against them. It also resolved to prohibit import, export or sale of liquor, narcotic drugs in and around Satsuphen area and violaters will be fined Rs. 5000 and further action will be taken against the individual or group.

DIMAPUR: Minister for Public Health & Engineering Department (PHED), Jacob Zhimomi formally inaugurated the new office building of the Executive Engineer PHED, Longleng on August 15 during his visit to the district to grace the Independence Day celebrations as special guest. According to a DIPR report, in his inaugural speech, Jacob Zhimomi asserted that no government had a magic wand to transform the state overnight and redress all its problems. He stated that the PDA was a very new government and like any other government, planning and execution to provide proper facilities to the people of the state would take time. Asserting that the government and the people were equally responsible for the progress of the state, he appealed to the gathering to stop all forms of pressurizing the government but extend full cooperation and support to ensure peace and progress in the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together we will change the system and strive forward for a better Nagalandâ&#x20AC;?, he asserted. Emphasizing on the financial status of the state, Jacob said that it has no resources of its own; no trade & commerce and industries to provide job

Jacob Zhimoni along with officers and public leaders after the inauguration on August 15. (DIPR)

opportunities to the people in the private sector. He explained that this was why Nagaland was fully dependent on the central government and the government was the only source of providing jobs to the people. According to him, despite financial constraints, the PDA government was committed to giving priority to develop the ENPO area to redress their grievances. Jacob urged the people to take ownership of public property and protect them. Water supply connection to Longleng headquarter is under process, he said, add-

ing that he had apprised the central government about it for consideration and approval at the earliest. Deputy Commissioner Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam in his short speech congratulated the officers and staff of the department headed by the minister and chief engineer for completing the new EE office successfully. He called it a proud moment for the district and the Phom community. The DC also apprised the minister and the chief engineer about the lack of water supply in the district headquarter and the prob-

lems faced by the people due to it. He added that rain water was the only alternative source of water supply for the denizens of Longleng. Earlier, a welcome address was said by SDO PHED Longleng sub-division, Er. S. Chuba Phom; invocation was said by LTPBC, Rev. Beau Phom; technical report of the office building was presented by EE PHED Longleng, Er. Imnazulu Ao; a short speech was delivered by VCC Phumnyu; while vote of thanks was delivered by SDO PHED Tamlu subdivision, Er. Chingteng.

Naga Club holds meeting

DIMAPUR: The Naga Club held a meeting at the Red Cross Building on August 17 with nominated tribal representatives. A press release by secretary, K N Mhonthung Lotha stated that in its meeting, the house first unanimously regularized the executive body that existed as an ad-hoc body since November 11, 2017, by a voice vote. The house also constituted the organizing committee for the centenary celebration with Medoselhou KeretsĂź as the convenor and tentatively decided that Naga Club Centenary will be observed on November 24. The house also observed a minuteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silence to pay homage to â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the tallest Indian leaders, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayeeâ&#x20AC;? who passed away on August 16, the release added.

NDPP 2 Dimapur II, led by its candidate Supu Jamir, held a blood donation drive on Friday, at District Hospital Dimapur (DHD). The initiative was taken up to save lives and help people who need blood. Jamir encouraged people to donate blood so that lives could be saved. The drive was initiated by NDPP 2 Dimapur II Youth Organization. (NP)

T. Khel social work & get together

Dimapur: TsĂźtuonuomia Khel, Kohima village, will be organizing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social Work-&-Get Togetherâ&#x20AC;? on the August 25, from 8 a.m. onwards and thereafter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get-Togetherâ&#x20AC;? at RĂźzie, T. Khel, Kohima village,

at 2:30 p.m. All Khel members have been requested to participate in the program. TsĂźtuonuomia Youth Organization (TYO) and TsĂźtuonuomia Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union (TSU) at the behest

of TsĂźtuonuomia Council informed its Khel members to not coincide any of its other program(s) on that day. Any information or clarification can be had at 8794239145 and 9436434667.

ENSF appeals on immigration DIMAPUR: Eastern Naga Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation (ENSF), pointing out that Eastern Nagaland does not have any inter-district check post set up at present, has appealed to the government to set up an Inter-District Check Post immediately, along with CCTV, to monitor the movement of unknown persons. A press release issued by ENSF president, Sepili Sangtam and social and cultural secretary, Luntsuba Merr stated that the immediate response and efficient measures taken up by the district administrations to counter/prevent the entry of illegal immigrants in the aftermath of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) drive in Assam was praiseworthy and appreciated. According to the release, the federation had been working tirelessly to check the influx of illegal Immigrants and with the publishing of the final draft of the NRC, it said, all stake holders should come together for the future of the Nagas. The federation endorsed and empowered all its federating units -- Konyak Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union, (KSU), CCSU, YAA, USCC, PSC and KSU -- to monitor and coordinate with the District Administration for effective implementation and execution of the same. It also directed all its federating units to immediately cross check all the Non-Local Registration Card (NLRC) holders

with ILP to verify genuine ILP holders. The ENSF also appealed to the District Administrations to suspend issuing fresh ILP, except renewing them, in order to curb illegal immigration. It also asked that a separate ILP registrar cell be maintained. The federation further sought to make it clear that it was not looking to harass any genuine Indian citizens but only to check influx of illegal immigrants in the interests of security and survival. The Nagas should be â&#x20AC;&#x153;ever ready to defend its land, rich culture and traditionsâ&#x20AC;? it stated. Eastern Nagaland in particular has been and is a safe corridor, ENSF said and opined that it required continuous protection, calling for practical and effective governmental response before it became a state-wide problem. Citing these reasons and circumstances, ENSF strongly appealed to the district administrations and the government to immediately initiate protective mechanisms. It also expressed appreciation for the district administrations of Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire and Longleng for their efforts on the issue of illegal immigrants in Eastern Nagaland and called upon its six federating tribal units to assist and monitor the district administration within the Eastern jurisdiction.

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I M P H A L , Au g 1 7 : United Committee Manipur (UCM) Friday has appealed to the political parties to stop the blame game, but to join hand to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur. UCM president Sunil Karam made this appeal while speaking at a sitin-demonstration-cumpublic meeting held at Yaingangpokpi in Imphal East district. He said that the political parties, instead of engaging in blame game, must come together to find a way to protect the integrity of the state in the event of possible extension of Article 371 (A) from Nagaland to Manipur as an outcome of the Naga peace talks. “Enforcement of Article 371(A) will mean multi-layered division of the socio-political fabric of Manipur based on ethnicity and this is against the people’s collective

will,” he added. Therefore, all the 60 legislators must come together and find a way to resolve the issue once for all, he added. He also reiterated on the demand for holding a special session of Manipur Assembly to discuss on Centre’s intention to give special status to a particular community living together in the state. It may be noted that the BJP-led coalition government had first fixed the date for special session of the state Assembly on August 10. Later, it was postpone till August 16. However, it was later stalled citing that there was no need for such special session. In this regard, Karam asked whether the state government had stalled the special session “knowing that there was no threat to the territorial integrity of the state or confirming that Centre has no intention to extend Article 371(A) of the Constitution

North Lakhimpur, Aug 17 (Agencies): When Sainul Islam, 21, a resident of North Assam’s Lakhimpur district, started throwing up, running a temperature and complained of a headache recently, his family rushed her to the mini-primary health centre in the area, Northeast Now reported. The district has been at the centre of an acute encephalitis syndrome outbreak. At least seven Japanese Encephalitis (JE) death cases have been confirmed this year in the district so far. Acute encephalitis syndrome is a condition of brain inflammation caused by both bacterial and viral infections. It is accompanied by fever, headaches, seizures, disorientation and vomiting in people, and if not treated quickly can result in death. JE virus has been responsible for most cases of acute encephalitis syndrome in India and South Asia. When a blood test was run on Sainul, he tested positive for Japanese encephalitis. In spite of treatment in the hospital, he did not survive.

Shillong, Aug 17: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday underlined the need for improved connectivity with the neighbouring countries for transformative growth of the north eastern region. “Regionally integrated development approaches with the backing of digital connectivity can help India’s North Eastern states and it eastern neighbours to revolutionise the economic scenario in this sub-region,” he said. Sangma was addressing a two day seminar ‘Shillong Dialogue’ India and Sub Himalayan Eastern Neighbours: Shared Borders, Shared Opportunities: “Transforming Geo Spaces to Celebrating Ideas, Skills, People” in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong. “Most of the North Eastern States share their borders with the neighbouring countries and therein lies a huge opportunity for developing trade and economic growth which will be mutually beneficial to the region, our country

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in Manipur”. The United Committee Manipur president further clarified that the current campaign of the civil society organizations was not against any particular community but against the divisive policy of the Central government. United Committee Manipur is one of the three leading civil society organization currently campaigning against Centre’s intention to extend Article 371(A) to Naga inhabited areas in neighbouring states of Nagaland as a fallout of the Framework Agreement signed between government of India and NSCN(I-M). It may be noted that the civil society organizations have been pressurising the state government to convene a special session of the state Assembly to discuss on the latest development in the protracted peace talks between India government and NSCN (I-M) on the Naga political issue.

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Troops of Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army during the Border Personnel Meet at Kepang La.

cation allowing for a better contact process to resolve any issues in times to come. After the initial welcome address from both sides, gifts were exchanged. Both sides affirmed their resolve to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation for maintaining peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control. Meanwhile there was another BPM held at Kibithu, on the Indian side of the LAC to celebrate the 72nd Independence Day of the Country. The Indian delegation was led by a Brigadier of the Dao Division while the Chinese delegation was led by Sr Colonel Liwen Jian. The two delegations comprised of military officials

from each side. The Kibithu-Damai Border meeting mechanism was started as a confidence building measure to resolve local boundary issues and has been instrumental in maintaining peace and tranquility along the LAC since 2014. The Indian delegation, welcoming the Chinese side expressed the hope that coming together of troops from both side would facilitate development of mutual cooperation. Both sides agreed that joint celebrations signified the importance attached by the two countries to enhance the trust and cooperation and hoped that such interactions would continue to foster the environment of mutual confidence and understanding.

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FELICITATION The Bharat Scouts and Guides Association Mokokchung extend our heartfelt congratulations to: 1. M r. N u n g s a n g l e m b a I m s o n g A D O C ( S ) B S G Mokokchung 2. Mr. P. Limatoshi DTC (S) BSG Mokokchung. For receiving the District Award for their social work on 15th Aug 2018 Indian Independence Day at Mokokchung. May the Lord God bless you all abundantly in the near future. Sd/Sd/Lipokmar Tovili Wati DOC (S) DOC (G) BSG Mkg BSG Mkg

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With immense pleasure, the Razeba Public Organization Kohima (RPOK) extend our heartiest congratulations to SUKHO MOVI who is also the Vice President of RPOK on receiving the Governor’s Gold Medal Award during the 72nd Independence Day, 2018. Your hard work, innovation and creativity have finally earned you the well deserved “Prestigious Award”. The entire Community of RPOK is grateful to you for bringing laurels and making us all proud. May the Award open doors of success for you in near future! (DAPUNYI ZHOLIA) General Secretary (DARHU SHUPAO) President

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GUWAHATI, AUG 17 (AGENCIES): Border Personnel Meet (BPM) with China was held at new location called Kepang La ( Siyang valley of Arunachal Pradesh) between Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops on August 15 thereby marking a historic day in Indo-China Relationship, The Shillong Times reported. The Indian Army delegation was led by Col Manish Joshi and PLA delegation was led by Col Chen Sau Feng, according to Kohima-based Defence spokesman. The Indian Army and PLA delegations had eight members each and both sides welcomed the opportunity for opening of this new lo-

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IMPHAL, Aug 17: After the end of the 24-hour bandh in Zeliangrong areas in Manipur, the Zeliangrong Civil Organizations Friday has set a 96-hour deadline to the Centre and state governments demanding the arrest of NSCN (I-M) functionaries allegedly involved in the abduction and detention of the ZYF and Zelinagrong students. The civil organizations served the ultimatum after the 24-hour bandh in Zeliangrong area concluded last midnight. Serving the ultimatum to the Union home minister and Manipur chief minister, the Zeliangrong bodies warned that the failure to fulfill their demand within the deadline, they will be compelled to launch different intense forms of democratic agitation particularly indefinite ban of national projects construction works in Zeliangrong areas. It also warned that the Centre and Manipur government will be held responsible in the event of any untoward consequence that may arise during the intense forms of agitations. On the other hand, in connection with torching of vehicles along NH-37 during the 24-hour bandh, Manipur government has suspended two police officers. The two sub-inspectors of Keithelmanbi police station and Jiribam police station have been placed under suspension as state home department has initiated an investigation into the incidents, an official source said.

A i z awl , A u g 1 7 (Agencies): Mizoram DGP Balaji Srivastava on Friday said special Inner Line Permit (ILP) drive is being conducted across the state to detect and push back non-Mizo ILP violators, Northeast Now reported. A special committee to study the guidelines of ILP has also been formed by the DGP and the committee has been instructed to submit the report within 21 days. DGP also said NRC final draft of Assam has been put on top of Mizoram police agenda and strong security measures have been adopted in the border. Following the release of NRC final draft on 30 July by Assam government, neighbouring states have strengthened security along the border. Mizoram government has reinforced police forces in the border ever since the NRC list was released in Assam. Fearing influx of illegal immigrants from Assam, Mizoram DGP Srivastava said police are conducting day and night patrolling in Zophai, Phaisen and Saiphum police check gates and also security personnels have been deployed in Vairengte and Bairabi police station along Assam-Mizoram border.

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Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti Vijeli of New Colony, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. Ghunakha Sema, has expired on 20/04/2018. It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (Thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issued of the same. Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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The Akuluto Area Union Dimapur (AAUD) extend our heartiest congratulations to our former President and Advisor Dr. HESHETO CHISHI on being awarded Governor's Award 2018 in the ﬁled of Folk Art. The Union further wishes him great success throughout his career.

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Whereas an application has been submitted by Smti. Shongyim with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her husband deceased Late P. Sangkam Konyak, Ex Pensioner of PPO NO. PEN/COM-23809/NL/S/22760 under the establishment of SBI Mon A/C NO. 36884392710, who expired on 20/05/2018. Objections are hereby invited from persons in regards to objection or claim for withdrawal of the dues by the applicants within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this notice. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period. MC-23

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as well as the neighbouring countries” the Chief Minister said. Noting tourism as a sector with immense potential for employment generation and economic growth, Sangma stressed the need to develop infrastructure and facilities to improve tourist flow to the region. The Chief Minister also pushed for more cooperation in the agriculture and allied sectors and termed digital connectivity as an enabling factor for transformation of the region. “Digital connectivity will lead to faster and more efficient market linkages”, he said. The two day consultative Dialogue is being organized by Asian Confluence to deliberate on shared opportunities, challenges and the geo-spaces of possibilities and come up with concrete ideas to root the larger vision of regional connectivity and prosperity at the ground level in the sub-region, comprising of the seven North Eastern states of India and the eastern neighbours of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Nepal.

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We, the ENSU KSCJ, through this column, take immense pleasure in rendering profound gratitude to every individual and groups who contributed in different ways towards the Union’s Silver Jubilee Celebration held on the 11th of August, 2018 and its commemoration. We would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Shri C M Chang, Hon’ble Minister, Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Parliamentary Affairs and Shri Y Nuklu Phom for gracing the event as Special Invitee and Jubilee Speaker respectively. We would like to thank Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor for Dept. of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland for granting our plea to hold the Jubilee Celebration Program at RCEMPA, Jotsoma. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the following alumni, well-wishers and organizations for their financial contribution. 54. Er. Loipong Konyak, CI Mon 107.Er. Toshi Angh 1. Mrs. A.Afen Phom, DVBD 108.Mr. T.Sao Sangtam, EE Duda 55. Mr. Longna M Konyak Consultant, Longleng 56. Mr. L. Samuel Konyak 109.Mr. Vitoshe k Sumi, SDPO, 2. Mr. Along Chingkem Konyak South Kohima 3. Mr. Alongse, Principal I.T.I Mon. 57. Dr. Lunso 58. Er. Manjong Yongtahu, SDO 110.Mr. M Wakem 4. Mr. Alongsu K Sangtam 5. Dr. Anden Konyak PWD (R&B) Phomching 111.Mr. K Wango Langsym 59. Mr. Manngai Phom, SA 112.Ms. Watlong Yanlem 6. Dr. Angto Phom, NHAK 7. Er. Asangba Tikhir, EE Power 60. Mr. Manom Wallim 113.Mr. Wennyei Konyak, P.D. Mon 61. Dr. Manpa Phom DRDA Mon 8. Mr. A.Sangte 62. Dr. Manyau Phom, DVBO 114.Mr Wezo Kronu 9. Mr. Atom Shanyei Konyak Longleng 115.Dr. Wungyong, Dept C.M.O 10. Mr. Awan Konyak 63. Mr. M. Chingo Konyak Mon 11. Mr Bangshing Konyak (TOT), 64. Dr. M.C Longai Phom & family 116.Dr. Y. Atsase Thongtsar, O.S.D Mon 65. Dr. Meren Phom, DIO LLG (EF & CC) 12. Mr.B. Baloi Buchem, SA 66. Mr . M. Khenpa, SA 117.Mrs. Yawao Konyak 13. Mrs. & Er B. Shahkup Phom, 67. Mr. M . Kichung Phom, Team 118.Mr Y. C. Joseph Asst. Engineer CAWD Member NBDA, Dimapur 119.Ms. Yingngam Wangnaolim 14. Dr. Bongau Phom, Jr Dental 120.Mr. Yingnyei Konyak 68. Mr. W. Moba Konyak, B.D.O Surgeon District Hospital 121.Mr. Y.L. Thongtsar, Deputy Tobu Longleng Director, Industries & 69. Mr. Nathan Honfo Laolim, AEO 15. Dr. Chaie Phom Commerce Peren 16. Dr. Chenjei Konyak 122.Mr. Yonga Chang, PGT, GHSS 70. Mr. Nokshen Y Konyak, Field 17. Er. Cheong Konyak Tuensang Demonstrator, Dept. of Health & 18. Mr. Chingao Konyak 123.Dr. Y.Saotakum Family Welfare 19. Mr. Chingmei K Konyak 124.Mr.& Mrs Vithong & Family 71. Mr. Nyaknyu Chingmak, JDA 20. Dr. Dangtila, Doctor Kohima 125.Dr. Y Waulong Phom 72. Er. Nyamnyei Konyak, (Police 21. Dr. David Tetso, Asst. Professor, 126.Angami Prayer fellowship, Project) Dept of Anthropology, KSCJ KSC(A)J 73. Mrs. Nyathei Phom. 22. Mr. Deventhong 127.Angami Students’ Union 74. Dr. O. Kongyan CMO LLG 23. Mr. Dolim Chasu Chang KSC(A)J 75. Dr. Ongchu Phom 24. Ms. Eche Wangnyu 128.Ao Baptist fellowship, KSC(A)J 76. Mr. Pangwan Konyak, 25. Mr. E. Ngonvai Phom. District Researcher, Project Assistant. 129.Ao Students’ Union KSC(A)J Commandant HG & Civil 130.Chakhesang Prayer fellowship, 77. Mr. Pamgwao, Spdt. Jailer Defense KSC(A)J Mon. 26. Mr. E. Ongshau Phom, Taxes 131.Chakhesang Students’ Union, 78. Er. P Chillia Officer KSC(A)J 79. Mrs. Pelong Cingwang, Forester 27. Mrs. Grace Wangnao (I), Kohima 132.Eastern Naga Student 28. Mr & Mrs Hamdok M Konyak Federation 80. Ms. Phaoniu, Graduate Teacher 29. Mr. Hongkin Chang 133.ENSU, Kohima College 81. Dr. Phola konyak 30. Dr. H. Pamingchuba, Veterinary 82. Mr. Phuhton, Spdt of Excise, Mon 134.ENSU, Mount Olive College, 83. Dr. P.Lemwang, M.O Kohima Asst. Surgeon, Tuensang 84. Ms. P.liang 135.ENSU St. Joseph College, 31. Mr. I. Bunglang Chang Jakhama 32. Mr. & Mrs. Imkonglemba Anar, 85. Ms Ms Pohoi Lushing 86. Ms Pomei Jorlim, Asst. 136.Evangelical Union, KSC(A)J D.C.I.O, S.I.B, Tuensang Professor, MCTE Mokokchung 137.Jotsoma Students’ union 33. Mr. James Nasha (SSA) Mon 87. Mr. Ponatemjen Phom 138.Jotsoma Youth Organization Town 139.Kohima Science College 34. Mrs. Jane Roseline Yimchunger, 88. Mr. Popoi Lam Students’ Union Asst. Professor (Mathematics) 89. Mr Rasuka Jacob S 90. Mr. Sechopi Annar 140.Lotha Prayer fellowship, KSC(A)J KSCJ 141.Lotha Students’ Union, KSC(A)J 35. Mr. John Tsulise Sangtam, DC 91. Mr. Selichum Thongtsar, Dy. Secy, Finance Dept. 142.Manipur Naga Students’ Longleng 92. Mr. Sepili, President ENSF Union, KSC(A)J 36. Mr. Josheph Tikhir, Dy 93. Mr. Serili Sangtam, Forester (II) 143.Phezhu Community Jotsoma Commandant (2 i/c) 5th NAP Phele Longkhim 144.Pochury Students’ Union, 37. Ms. J Sharon Konyak 94. Mr. Shangpong Konyak M, KSC(A)J SASARD, Ghaspani 38. Er, Khaoshai Lam 145.Rengma Students’ Union, 39. Dr. Khumrila, Doctor Mon 95. Dr. Shokwang Konyak, M.O. KSC(A)J 40. Dr. K Manan Phom 96. Ms. Shongmath Jeang-e 146.Rengma Pochury Prayer 41. Ms. K.. Nangnyu Konyak 97. Er S. Lisela Sangtam Fellowship, KSC(A)J 42. Mr. Mr. K. Nok-oh Konyak 98. Er.Suralo, E(trans), O/O CE 147.Six federating Units of Eastern 43. Mr. Koi Khiamniungan, SA (T&G) Nagaland Students’ Unions of 44. Mr. Kongham Phom, SDAO Aboi 99. Mr&Mrs S Yanger Angh, Kohima 45. Er K. Tingtenmoie Konyak Dimapur 148.Sumi Prayer fellowship, 46. Ms. Langmai Chang, SA 100.Mrs. S.Yawao. UBSI Women KSC(A)J 47. Dr. Leamnyei, Deputy Police Station, Kohima 149.Sumi Students’s Union, Directorate of Health & Family 101.Mr. S Y. Sanglee Chang KSC(A)J Welfare 102.Dr. Thanghoi Lam, joint 150.Tenyimai Students’ Union, 48. Ms Lericha Director SPO NHM, Directorate KSC(A)J 49. Er. Leyang of Health & Family Welfare 151. Zeliangrong Prayer 103.Mr. Thangpong 50. Er. Lhiwang Konyak, PHED Fellowship, KSC(A)J 51. Ms. Lijonga H 104.Dr. Tiakumzuk Sangtam 152. Zeliangrong Students’ Union, 52. Ms Limsushu H 105.Mr. Tiameren Chang, NCS KSC(A)J 53. Mrs Lithrongla Tongpi, ADC 106.Mr. T. Nungsang Sangtam, 153. B.Sc 5th Students, Dept of Kohima ADC Tizit Mon Geology, KSC(A)J We are extremely indebted to the Jubilee Advisors and Planning Committees headed by the Convener and Union’s Advisors for their priceless service towards the union. We are also thankful to the present members of the union and the students of the college for their graceful services throughout till the successful completion of the event. In any case we might have failed to mention any person or groups we implore your kind souls to forgive us of our inability. In return, we are incapable of anything but the assurance of our humble service in the future. We hold all of you dearly in our hearts in prayers and thoughts and shall remain ever obliged for your act of kindness without which we wouldn’t have carried out the event this grand. May God bless you all abundantly! Sincerely, ENSU, KSCJ K-2374

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karnagar, Amethi, Amroha and Auraiyya are among other places, the spokesman added. The dates are yet to be finalized, the spokesman said, adding these are likely to be towards the end of this month. The ashes would also be taken to Faizabad, Farukkhabad, Fatehpur, Firozabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Ghazipur, Hathras, Gonda, Hamirpur, Hapur, Hardoi, Hathras, Jalaun, Jaunpur, Kaushambi, Jhansi, Kushinagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, BJP senior leader LK Advani pays homage to former prime Former Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai and representatives of King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck pays homage to Mainpuri and otehr districts minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his cremation with full state SAARC countries attend the cremation of former prime minister Atal Bihari former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his cremation at of UP as well, where they honour, at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI) Vajpayee, at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI) Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI) would be immersed in the local rivers. N e w D e l h i / L u c - and Prime Ministers. BJP leaders and Vajpayee’s Dinesh Trivedi. till the cremation ground Chief Minister Arvind Ke- Vajpayee’s ashes to be Atal ji will live in hearts know/, Aug 17 (IANS): People had been throng- long-time associates L.K. The cremation ground leading the mourners, who jriwal, his deputy Manish of every Indian: Modi Former Prime Minister Atal ing Vajpayee’s residence Advani and Murli Manohar was surcharged with emo- included union ministers, Sisodia, CPI-M General immersed in UP rivers Bihari Vajpayee, whose ap- since morning on Krishna Joshi, RSS Chief Mohan tion as Vajpayee’s body was BJP leaders and tens of Secretary Sitaram Yechury, The Uttar Pradesh govCalling Atal Bihari Vapeal transcended party lines Menon Marg, where the Bhagwat, Home Minister consigned to the flames. thousands of people. CPI leader D. Raja, Tamil ernment on Friday released jpayee an “extraordinary and geographical boundar- body was kept since Thurs- Rajnath Singh, External People, many of them mistyPeople threw flower Nadu Chief Minister E. a list of places where the personality”, Prime Minies, was cremated with full day night. Affairs Minister Sushma eyed, raised slogans like petals on the casket all Palanisami were among the urns containing the ashes ister Narendra Modi on military honours on Friday The crowds swelled Swaraj, Defence Minister “Atalji amar rahen”. through the three-kilometre leaders who paid tributes to of former Prime Minister Friday paid rich tributes to in the presence of the coun- as the mortal remains were Nirmala Sitharaman were People gathered at route as an expression of Vajpayee at the party office Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be the former Prime Minister, try’s top leaders cutting brought to the BJP’s new present at the funeral. places enroute the proces- their love, respect and admi- after his body was brought taken, besides the prominent saying that “Atal ji will live across the political divide headquarters and kept there Bhutan King Jigme sion, including a madrassa, ration for the late leader. there from his Krishna rivers of the state where the on in the hearts and minds and adoring masses. for over three hours for Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk raising slogans hailing VajSlogans like “Atalji Menon Marg residence. ashes will be immersed. of every Indian”. Amidst chanting of people to pay their last re- and former Afghanistan payee. Many of the people amar rahen”, “Jab tak sooraj Before the body was A state government “Atal ji, you will live vedic hymns and firing of spects. Delayed by an hour, President Hamid Karzai led who came had grown up chand rahega, Atalji ka naam taken from the residence, spokesman said the state on in the hearts and minds a 21-gun salute by soldiers, the final journey saw a sea foreign dignitaries including with Vajpayee’s spellbinding rahega”, “Bharat Mata ki Congress President Rahul was the ‘karmabhoomi’ of of every Indian. No words his foster-daughter Namita of people converging on the Pakistan Law Minister Syed oratory and were impressed jai” and “Vande Mataram” Gandhi, RSS chief Mo- the former Prime Minister can ever do justice to your lit the funeral pyre in the route to the Rashtriya Smriti Ali Zafar, Nepal Foreign with his poems. rent the air as the procession han Bhagwat, DMK Work- and that Vajpayee had a rich contribution towards presence of a galaxy of lead- Sthal, a distance of less than Affairs Minister Pradeep Vajpayee had a pan- progressed. Some people ing President M.K. Stalin, deep relationship with many the making of our country”, ers including Prime Minister 3 km on the banks of the Kumar Gyawali, acting Sri India appeal cutting across were carrying banners con- MDMK chief Vaiko, Na- places of the state. Modi tweeted. Narendra Modi, President Yamuna river. Lanka Foreign Minister boundaries of caste, com- taining lines from poems tional Security Advisor Ajit “So, a list and schedule The Prime Minister Ram Nath Kovind, Vice In keeping with the Lakshman Kiriella and Ban- munity, language and his written by Vajpayee. Uttar Doval and chiefs of the have been drawn up for the said that people from all President M. Venkaiah military traditions, the three gladesh Foreign Minister flair for foreign policy and Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Army, Navy and the Air ashes of the late leader to parts of India, all sections Naidu, political leaders service chiefs placed wreaths Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali initiatives was acknowl- Adityanath was also in the Force placed wreaths and be immersed in various of society, had thronged to and foreign dignitaries bid- on the body of Vajpayee in paying homage. edged globally. His political procession and supporters paid their last respects. rivers and to provide an Delhi to pay tributes to an ding adieu to the departed before leaders paid their Among the dignitaries rivals were also touched by accompanying him raised Tight security arrange- opportunity to people to “extraordinary personality leader at the Rashtriya Sm- tributes for one last time. who attended the funeral his gentleness and mag- slogans of “Jai Shri Ram”. ments had been made for pay their respects to the late who made an extraordiriti Sthal. The tricolour that was were former Jammu and nanimity. When the final A number of BJP chief the final procession by the Prime Minister,” said the nary contribution to the Modi and BJP chief wrapped around Vajpayee’s Kashmir Chief Minister journey started from the ministers including, Shivraj security forces anticipating spokesman. nation”. The late leader Amit Shah had earlier body was given to his foster and PDP leader Mehbooba BJP’s central office, Modi Singh Chouhan (Madhya the participation of a large The rivers where his was cremated with full state walked with the gun-car- granddaughter Niharika Mufti, Bihar Chief Min- and Amit Shah walked be- Pradesh), Manohar Lal number of people. ashes will be immersed in- honours around 4 p.m. at riage carrying the mortal after which the body was ister Nitish Kumar, Con- hind the flower-decked gun Khattar (Haryana), Union The country is observ- clude the Ganga in Varanasi, the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, remains of Vajpayee as it handed over to the family gress leaders Ghulam Nabi carriage carrying the body Ministers and BJP leaders ing a seven-day state mourn- the Gomti in Lucknow, during which President Ram made its way from the party for the last rites. Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge of Vajpayee draped in the accompanied the funeral ing as a mark of respect for the Yamuna and Chambal Nath Kovind, Modi, BJP headquarters at Deen Dayal Former Prime Min- and Anand Sharma, Lok tricolour as security person- procession. Earlier, Modi, the leader who had been in Agra, the Ghaghra, the chief Amit Shah, Defence Upadhyay Marg to the cre- ister Manmohan Singh, Sabha Deputy Speaker M. nel kept a tight watch. Shah, Advani, Shiv Sena decorated with the Bharat Rohni and the Rapti in Minister Nirmala Sitharamation venue, a designated Congress President Rahul Thambidurai, former Union Deferring to Vajpayee’s chief Uddhav Thackeray, Ratna and was very popu- Gorakhpur and the Karwan man and a host of Indian spot for the last rites of Gandhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Minister A. Raja, MDMK stature, Modi and Shah Samajwadi Party leader Mu- lar. The tricolour is flying in Aligarh. Kanpur, Bal- and foreign dignitaries were Presidents, Vice Presidents Sumitra Mahajan, veteran chief Vaiko and TMC leader walked the entire route layam Singh Yadav, Delhi half-mast. rampur, Kasganj, Ambed- present.

Madan B Lokur (file) New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI): The Supreme Court today said that solid waste in Delhi is a “very serious problem” and asked the Lieutenant Governor (LG) to constitute a committee to deal with the issue. A bench headed by Madan B Lokur, while stressing that assistance of people of Delhi was required to deal with the problem, said the committee to be set up by the LG should consist of experts from the field, members from the civil society as well as Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). The bench, also comprising Justices S Abdul Nazeer and Deepak Gupta, said the committee should also deal with the issue related to cleaning up of landfill sites at Ghazipur, Okhla and Bhalswa. Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand, appearing for the office of LG, told the bench that she would discuss this issue with the LG and get back to the court within a week. The bench posted the matter for August 27. The apex court had earlier this month said that Delhi was facing an “emergency situation” due to mountains of garbage. The LG had earlier told the court that his office was regularly reviewing and monitoring garbage disposal plans and action of municipal bodies.

Shelter home case: CBI raids Three arrested in Under Secretary murder case former Bihar minister’s home Patna, Aug 17 (PTI): The CBI today raided nearly a dozen properties in four districts of Bihar, including residences of former state minister Manju Verma in Patna and in her native place Begusarai, in connection with the Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal case, officials said. Properties at seven locations in Muzaffarpur were raided, including a hotel belonging to the main accused Brajesh Thakur and residences of a few of his friends and relatives, they said. The central probe agency also raided the residence of Madhu Kumari, said to be closely involved with Thakur’s NGO activities. She has been absconding. The agency raided Thakur’s home in his ancestral village Panchdaha in Muzaffarpur district. The residence of Ravi Raushan, an accused in the case and who was posted as district child protection officer in Muzaffarpur, was also raided in Motihari in East

Manju Verma (file) Champaran district. Raushan has been arrested. During investigation, Raushan’s wife had taken the name of former minister Verma’s husband Chandeshwar Prasad Verma - in connection with the sexual abuse of 34 girls lodged at the state-funded shelter home run by Thakur’s NGO in Muzaffarpur city. She alleged that Verma’s husband was a frequent visitor to the shelter home. Verma resigned as social welfare minister last week after it was disclosed that Thakur had spoken to her husband 17 times be-

Indian foundry units use sensors and reclaimed sand in production C h e nna i , Au g 1 7 (IANS): One of the emerging trends in the Indian foundry industry is that some players have started using sensors and data analytics to optimise the use of materials and also reclamation of used sand, said an official of industry body, the Institute of Indian Foundrymen. He also said the industry is also looking at putting up a common sand reclamation or recycle unit for the benefit of small players while bigger units have their own systems. “The use of sensors enables the casting manufacturer to optimise the use of resources and cut waste. For instance there is a metric

called sand:metal ratio. Sensors help in optimum use of sand. Similarly is the case with other input materials. As a result there will be standardisationn in the use of inputs,” Sanjay Shroff, Vice President, The Institute of Indian Foundrymen, told media here on Friday. Agreeing that foundry units in Tamil Nadu faced difficulty in getting sand, Shroff said units are now going for reclamation-recycling of sand used in casting production. “Through a process of washing, heating and others, the used sand are cleaned of bonding agents and reused in casting production. The recovery is about 70-80 per cent,” Shroff said.

tween January and June this year. Speaking to the media from a prison van inside a court complex, Thakur last week admitted he had been speaking to Verma’s husband but maintained they talked about political issues mainly. In two cars, CBI officials arrived at Verma’s residence on Strand Road in Patna this morning and carried out an intensive search there. The residence of her in-laws under Cheria Bariarpur assembly segment in Begusarai, which she represents, was also raided. Other places raided in Patna included the office of Thakur’s Hindi daily ‘Pratah Kamal’ on Buddha Marg and the home of a counsellor attached to the state social welfare department in Pataliputra Colony. After the scandal broke out nearly two months ago, opposition parties in the state demanded a CBI probe into the case and its monitoring by the high court.

Patna, Aug 17 (PTI): Three persons, including a jeweller, were arrested today in connection with the murder of an Under Secretary rank officer here early this week, a senior district police officer said. The killing of the senior state official in the heart of the city had posed a great challenge to the police. “Police have arrested three persons in connection with murder of Under Secretary Rajeev Kumar on Tuesday last (August 14)...A jeweller is among those arrested,” Senior Su-

perintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaj told reporters here. The two youths arrested in the murder case have been identified as Shravan and Sunny, both aged between 20-22, the SSP said. They were held from Sachivalaya police station area under whose jurisdiction the official residence of the officer in R-block area fell, he added. A jeweller identified as Baikunth from Bihiya Bazar in Bhojpur district, who had bought the looted jewelleries, has also been arrested, Maharaj said. It

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Beloved poet and gentleman

t was the end of a journey spanning some 76 years for one of India’s most loved politician, poet , a gentleman and former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee who passed away in New Delhi’s AIIMS at the age of 93 on August 17,2018. Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to a schoolteacher, Krishna Bihari Vajpayee, and Krishna Devi. Today, his birthday is celebrated as ‘Good Governance Day’. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was one of India’s most charismatic leaders who led the nation through several crises and held together a tenuous coalition with his inclusive politics. Vajpayee began his political career as a freedom fighter, with his first brush with politics as part of the Quit India movement of 1942. As a student, Vajpayee had briefly been inclined toward communism. However, he changed track after he was won over by the appeal of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Later, influenced by Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Vajpayee in 1951 joined the Jana Sangh. Vajpayee, who joined the Rashtriya Swamsevak Sangha (RSS) in 1947 rose through ranks to become a stalwart of the BJP and was the first non-Congress prime minister to complete a full term in office. Seen as a moderate face of BJP, Vajpayee’s first became prime minister in 1996, leading a shaky coalition whose members were suspicious of the BJP’s right-wing politics. It lasted for 13 days and collapsed after losing a vote of no-confidence. Finally, the NDA with Vajpayee as PM returned to power in 1999 and was voted out in 2004. A 10-time MP of the Lok Sabha, Vajpayee announced his retirement from politics in 2005 after his BJP-led NDA lost the election to the Congress and its alliance partners. Vajpayee was also a member of the Rajya Sabha twice. After the 2004 defeat, Vajpayee blamed it on the horrific communal pogrom in Gujarat ruled by BJP under then chief minister Narendra Modi, where thousands were butchered. Vajpayee was also blamed for failing to get rid of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Though an RSS, Vajpayee projected a humane side in being a friend of all those in need. He was accepted by all sides of the political spectrum that some within BJP even called him as “half a Congressman”. Vajpayee didn’t mind because such words didn’t bother him. He had a very big heart which could accommodate any such criticism. He was compared as the second Nehru because of his open and liberal attitude yet steadfastly adhering to the ethos of Hinduism. His popularity across political lines could be attributed in large measure on his ability to accommodate diverse views and respect for rivals. It is reported that Nehru encouraged Vajpayee in many ways as he saw in the young Jan Sanghi , qualities that could make him a future prime minister. And what a prophecy it was. The present BJP is in sharp contrast to that which Vajpayee and Advani built and won power thrice. Vajpayee cannot be appropriated by the BJP in the death because he lived and died as an Indian for all Indians. The nation has lost a great soul and a good human being and the vacuum created will be very difficult to fill for a very long time.

DailyDevotion Are You Discouraged or Devoted? …Jesus…said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have…and come, follow Me.” But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich. —Luke 18:22-23 Have you ever heard the Master say something very difficult to you? If you haven’t, I question whether you have ever heard Him say anything at all. Jesus says a tremendous amount to us that we listen to, but do not actually hear. And once we do hear Him, His words are harsh and unyielding. Jesus did not show the least concern that this rich young ruler should do what He told him, nor did Jesus make any attempt to keep this man with Him. He simply said to him, “Sell all that you have…and come, follow Me.” Our Lord never pleaded with him; He never tried to lure him— He simply spoke the strictest words that human ears have ever heard, and then left him alone. Have I ever heard Jesus say something difficult and unyielding to me? Has He said something personally to me to which I have deliberately listened— not something I can explain for the sake of others, but something I have heard Him say directly to me? This man understood what Jesus said. He heard it clearly, realizing the full impact of its meaning, and it broke his heart. He did not go away as a defiant person, but as one who was sorrowful and discouraged. He had come to Jesus on fire with zeal and determination, but the words of Jesus simply froze him. Instead of producing enthusiastic devotion to Jesus, they produced heartbreaking discouragement. And Jesus did not go after him, but let him go. Our Lord knows perfectly well that once His word is truly heard, it will bear fruit sooner or later. What is so terrible is that some of us prevent His words from bearing fruit in our present life. I wonder what we will say when we finally make up our minds to be devoted to Him on that particular point? One thing is certain— He will never throw our past failures back in our faces.

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Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you. ~ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

Post-mortem

Controversy: Naga headgear or Modigear?

t does not surprise me when the honorable Prime Minister of India, Mr. Modi wear Naga headgear. He is the political head of the country. The head can wear any hat. But it surprised me more as to why Nagas treat their own traditional attires so casually that it can be given to any person anyhow in any place. The recent controversy that arose with the remark of Mr. Shashi Tharoor must find its root cause in Nagaland. The Nagas are kind enough to present all their traditional items to outsiders. The constant giver must equally bear the responsibility. Is it necessary to give Naga headgear or other traditional attires to political leaders (NonNagas) all the time? Is it obligatory to transport Naga’s traditional attires to outsiders (outside the State) to appease different political gods? The amount of Headgears, Spears, Shawls, etc. that most Naga politicians and leaders take along with them to Delhi are good enough to prove the worth of our identity. They are not wrong in themselves. But we need not make it a habit. Adding to this bundle, the long and numerous Naga political talks are often accompanied with Naga headgears, Shawls and other traditional attires. Ask the central ministers as to how many Naga traditional items they have received so far. This will tell the worth of our culture and identity. The fruit of our foolish actions is almost ripening. The one who sows should be courageous enough to face even bad harvest. Who brings about desecration of our sacred attires? We have become the first cause with the latter bringing greater disaster upon it. We need not blame others for the wrong usage or silly remarks if we cannot keep sacred what belongs to us. What is sacred can lose its value due of its casual usage and unceasing presentation as gifts. Most

he Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) have rightly raised its concern on the ongoing footpath construction works which is being carried out in Dimapur pointing out it has several flaws in the quality and design. That the workmanship is poor and the materials used are of inferior quality, to which the Urban Development Department have made a prompt and a positive reply to better itself and make necessary improvements .Such concern and voicing out by our NGOs is the need of the hour as today our state, despite of being flooded by myriad of uncountable organisations have failed miserably in doing their assigned responsibilities or have fell short of people’s expectations while still many have diverted from their very purpose and intention of why they were formed in the first place .Most NGOs and civil societies today instead of being a watchdog have become lapdogs of powers that be. We hope to see the Naga Council Dimapur take such matters of public concern in the coming days with high expectations. The positive reply by the Urban Development Department is also praiseworthy and we all need to learn from this small gesture between these two concerned bodies. We Nagas have enough of bickering and squabbling on anything and everything. Positive criticisms with positive feedbacks are required greatly in our midst today. After every negativity comes some positivity, the cycle goes on and on and in a modern society various priorities has to be adapted to the changing times, keeping road safety measures in this matter. The Dimapur Municipal Council for one and the Urban Development on the other have taken up the matter of sidewalks and the footpaths on a war footing around the town immediately since the change of guards took place both in the state as well as in the Municipal set-up took place which is

traditional items are more commercial than sacred. This has brought about certain degree of profanity to our culturing and traditional setting. The Nagas strongly assert that our tradition and customs are our identity. We believe that traditional attires are the marks of our identity. Great occasions like Students’ conferences and religious conventions held across the State are marked by the beautiful colored traditional attires. The beauty of Nagas is not only physical appearance; it also resides in the traditional dresses. Non-Nagas can either appreciate or despise our traditional attires. Mr. Modi may have the highest appreciation for it. There were days when traditional attires and ornaments were taken cared of sacredly. Lots of ‘taboos’ were laid upon to preserve its sanctity. Women were asked not to touch certain ornaments worn by men. Young boys were refrained from wearing certain attires reserved for elders. Such sacredness kept the community alive. We take pride in wearing what should be worn. And we bring condemnation by wearing what should not be worn. Most Christians think that traditional practices or attires are animistic or paganistic in nature. To be Christian does not mean that traditional sacredness should be outdone. We can find Christian God even in our traditional practices. Our God does not reside only in the traditional practices of the Israelites. He is fully in our Naga culture. He does not take pleasure only in foreign dress, He is found in the sacred traditional attires of the Nagas. God is present in Nagaland as well. The Naga headgear on the head of the honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Modi may look awesome or hilarious. It depends on the onlookers. Beauty depends on the beholder. It may be

truly laudable. Modern concept footpaths have become an indispensable part of town and city life too. Of course we can never expect our footpaths in par with highly developed countries when our most basic necessities like good roads or proper supply of electricity are like crying for the moon. But atleast safe and comfortable footpaths to walk upon should be provided to every citizen. Forget about good roads, it seems like a distant Utopian wishful thinking around here because even the footpaths and the sidewalks were in the most dilapidated conditions which posed a very high risk of being injured to the unsuspecting pedestrian and one can be maimed, especially the little children and the school going students or even adults while walking around the town. Broken drain slabs in many areas of the town were in need of urgent repairs or replacements. Some days ago, even around my locality i witnessed the old broken slabs and drains covered with tiles which looks quite attractive on the outside but pose a high risk for pedestrians as in many instances these old and weak drain covers break and give away injuring the pedestrians or falling inside the drains.There are still many areas in the town where footpath drain covers are found lacking which are proving to be very risky for the public. There are still little stretches of paved pathways which are in dire need of repairs with broken covers, large cracks and gaping holes which are all a pre-prepared out for a readymade death trap or a snare for some serious injury to the unsuspecting pedestrian. Well if not death, certainly a twisted ankle or breaking a bone or two in your body from these worn-out shoddy footpaths of the state’s most fast growing urban sprawl. I believe many of you too must have experienced the same if you are someone who gets down from your cars and

outlandish and hilarious for Mr. Shashi Tharoor. The same can be magnificent for others. What if the Chief Minister of Nagaland appears on the stage with dhoti and turban? Will it be glorious? It may be awful to many Nagas. The same was with those who saw Mr. Modi in Naga Headgear. Today, some Nagas condemn the remark of Mr. Shashi Tharoor not because they truly love their tradition and culture but because of political affiliation. And this is ‘more outlandish and hilarious’ than the remark itself. Did Mr. Modi become a Naga at an instant by wearing Naga headgear? Even if he wants to become a Naga, I am sure no Naga tribe will take him because Nagas are very strict with illegal immigration and ILP. Can Mr. Modi wear Naga headgear as per the Naga customs? Article 371a (i and ii) which speak about religious or social practices, and Naga customary law and procedure respectively may have better implication. Implications speak better than explanation. Those Nagas who strongly assert the rights and privileges contained in Article 371a should know who Nagas are rather than interpreting them fancifully from time to time. We cannot please people all the time in all the places. Nagas are too kind and generous. But generosity can diminish our true identity and kindness can turn us to slaves. Recollect the great battle of ULB election in Nagaland. It was so bitter because some Nagas want to be more Nagas than the rest of the Nagas. They want to preserve Nagas’ culture and tradition at the cost of others life (not their own life). Most people strongly object the interference of central Government in the traditional practices and customs of the Nagas. Yes, we must preserve our cultural heritage. But when it came to the issue of Naga headgear on the head of Mr. Modi, the protectors

of Naga customs and traditions became speechless. They found it difficult to say anything against Mr. Modi for whoever is not with him is against him. We even interpret our rights and privileges with numerous colours. Many wolves put on sheep’s clothing to survive under the mercy of the central Government. The same wolves will change their cloths when another party take over the central government. We change from time to time because we believe in ‘Change.’ For Nagas, the statement of ‘Change’ is really changing. “Change was coming, change is coming, and change will be coming till the end of the world.” This is why Naga headgear can be worn by a Non-Naga. This is the change which is not wrong by itself. In the course of years, it will be worn by masons and carpenters to protect themselves from heat and rain.Vegetable vendors will wear the same for safety because there are less marketing sheds. Only then Nagas will realize that Mr. Modi gave the best example for all Indians. The sheep has the right to follow the Shepherd. Some Nagas suddenly became culturally sensitive overnight. It is so encouraging to see protestors demanding apology from Mr. Shashi Tharoor. If Nagas could truly continue this sense of protecting their customs and traditions, I believe Nagaland will become truly a ‘Heritage State.’ All the same, let us not pretend to be the sole protector of our rich culture. We need to be true to our culture and tradition before proving our worth in front of others. (The article is a collection of opinions and comments from the social media – The Naga Blog with regard to the controversy of Naga headgear. The Author thank all those who contributed ideas and actions) Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing, Kohima

Footpath notes

sometimes walk around the streets of Dimapur town. Though the town is growing rapidly in terms of high-rise colourful private buildings, glitzy showrooms, latest international eateries, newest models of sleek and sleazy cars and SUVs adding to the town’s ever congestion of the traffic snarls it has miserably failed in terms of providing even the most basic required public utility infrastructures like a proper roadside drainages and footpaths. What is of more concern in today’s context is the pitiful condition of the broken slabs on the footpaths and in respect to the sanitation aspect too. But even as the glamorous and the flashy showrooms are appearing on every side of the roads it is setting a contrasting backdrop for the garbage thrown into the open portion of the roadside drains. Due to the big gaps and holes and unrelenting throwing and dumping of wastes by those nearby residents and traders, a considerable amount of wastes makes its way to these drains around the town which as a result remains chocked and water remain stagnant. During the monsoon season there is drainage flood as a result water finds its way into the streets and into people’s homes which is more hazardous to our health and environment. In fact, roadside drains system must be intended to confiscate water efficiently off the road and make it safe for vehicles and other road users besides preventing structural damage to the road. However, the system here is altogether quite different. It is also to be mentioned that most of the town dwellers or pedestrians normally throw all kinds of wastes in the drains without slabs. Most of the shopkeepers sweep the front portion of their shops and throw away all the dust and dirt into those drains. As a result, drains without slabs are almost packed with garbage with foul odour emanating

from it. Here the roadside drains without slabs are being efficiently utilized for dumping rubbish and many take pleasure in dumping all kinds of garbage in the drains. No matter how best the municipal give its effort, there won’t be any desirable change unless we change our way of life. Most of our drains usually get blocked as the garbage thrown in them lead to overflowing of water on the roadsides. Due to the town’s unplanned arrangements, the new ones and old structural landmarks donning the old town’s landscape have developed on unplanned lines alongside the narrow roads with now no scope for any expansion or broadening the existing narrow roads. Even the little spaces the pedestrians have, one have to squeeze, push and shove through which are occupied by vendors of all kinds and hues. As a result the Dimapur town remains clustered with no remnants of expansions in the existing sidewalks or footpaths. Though we feel pity for the poor footpath vendors who are earning their livelihood by selling their items, occupying all the sidewalks and pavements and the little spaces we have in the footpaths by these vendors have raised a concern for many pedestrians as well as shops too. They should be adjusted to other open spaces like near the state stadium or behind the supermarket where there are enough wide open spaces for them as well as car parking too. It is to be noted that way back in the past, these vendors have been shifted to other places like the NST central workshop near the tata parking but they come back to this clock tower area after sometime. So the same old practice should be checked. Some may feel these footpath vendors are convenient for many people who are busy and saves them time and distance of going to the markets but they are wrong. These vendors cause a lot of congestion on all sides. They cause not only traffic

Christianity in India

ndia celebrates its 72nd Independence Day with great pomp and gaiety across the the length and breadth of the country, yet how many Indians, specifically the Bhakts know that Christians played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle, in education, health care and medical facilities, also in preserving and restoring the major sweet Indian languages through the works of translation of the Bible. The majority of the people of Central India perceive Christianity as a religion of the Whites; the Europeans / British since India was under the British Empire, but have they realised or tried to find out? Many have the view that those who are Christians have been lured to Christianity through greed or have received hefty sums of money or material benefits and so, they have converted to Christianity. This may be true to a miniscule percentage bent on financial and material gain , but the vast majority do not adhere to such practice. There are many write ups found in the print media and electronic media that spread hate propaganda, stating that Christianity started in India by the British. Even some accuse Mother Theresa and Sonia Gandhi for starting and spreading Christianity in IndiaChristian terrorists, a concocted view to mislead the ignorant fanatics. The British didn’t start Christianity in India or for that matter , the Portuguese, the French or the Dutch. They became the facilitators in the spread of Christianity in India since they had the power and the authority that time at their disposal. This evident in Tribal inhabited areas in Jharkhand and North East India. Christianity started way back in 52 AD, when Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ landed on the shores of Kerala, that’s approximately 2000 years ago and not by the British as alleged by many. It’s an Asian religion with its roots in Jerusalem. The British or for that matter the Europeans were converted to Christianity by the Romans 1000 years ago and that proves to show that Indian Christians are older than the British/ Europeans - a proud legacy of Apostle Thomas who lies buried in St. Thomas Cathedral Basllica, Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Eugene Bachmann

jams but also human jams in these narrow paths. Push, pull and shove seem to be a daily sight especially during the school rush hour. Its main problem has been that when the Dimapur town was first conceived over centuries ago, perhaps no one had ever visualized that it would one day acquire various distinctions and such important commercial hub and a rising educational centre for the whole state. What has been a shortcoming since the early days are the narrow roads and streets which cannot be widened beyond some limits because solid buildings have been constructed on both sides of the roads. The numerous big upcoming buildings housing trendy outlets with broken slabs of the footpaths in-front of these colossal buildings and upcoming alluring mega structures around the town with the stench portray quite a contrast of how we live. The state’s premier commercial hub, Dimapur has been ex-

panding in fits and starts with discernable developments taking place wherever the roving eye gazes upon but has also much to expect from the denizens concerned. The growing density of population with the rapid urbanisation is increasing by leaps and bounds which needs to be addressed with very proper study and planning. The DMC and the Urban Development Department despite of their many good works at the same time should use all its resources at hand providing provisional measures to enable people to walk around freely and healthily in a positive atmosphere without the nuisance of some sick smell from those uncovered drains and also without the fear of being injured from those gaping holes and broken slabs of the town’s footpaths and sidewalks. We hope to see a better Dimapur from our new dynamic leader under their visionary leaderships. Jonah Achumi

Reader’s Post

Deteriorating Nagaland roads & light

Sir,

Roads in Nagaland are not deserved to be called Highways. All the roads have the same quality and maintenance with the only differences as District, State or National Highways. Every sensible ministers, bureaucrats or public recognized the deplorable roads of Nagaland, however none of us move forward to make it a real Highways; Nagaland will have the best roads when it take steps like in papers and words. On the other hand, Nagaland has been staggering under darkness as if there has been no power department in the state. There have been series of reports for up-gradation or improvement of transformer, however, adequate provision of electricity to the entire tiny state of Nagaland has become the dream of all inhabitants. In a small state like Nagaland government after government have all failed to redress the grievances of the denizen. In this connection, I would like to appeal the concerned ministers, departments, authorities or individual to sincerely work for the common cause, which had not existed in the past. We are not Tarzan to commute in the present road condition neither early man to live with wooden burning Lamp/light or kerosene lamp in this 21st century. Michael Patton, Notun Bosti, 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 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

AG suggest cases for live-streams

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS): The Attorney General has recommended that matters of national security, protection of confidential or sensitive information, or those which may provoke sentiments, arouse passions and provoke enmity among the communities should be excluded from the proposed live-streaming of the top court proceedings Mentioning the eight categories of cases including matrimonial matters, cases of sexual assault and rape, cases involving juveniles requiring the protection and safety of the private life of young offenders, and those requiring witness protection, Attorney General K.K. Venugopal has in his recommendations said these should be kept out of the live-streaming. He has also sought laying down the criteria to determine which category of cases would come within the ambit of matters of constitutional and national importance requiring their live-streaming. The Attorney General’s “comprehensive recommendations” were handed over to the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud which the court asked him to consider further as senior counsel Indira Jaising suggested audio recording of the court proceedings and maintaining their archive, and the top court having its own channel on the lines of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha TVs. The Attorney General has said that the use of foot-

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age would be restricted for the purposes of news, current affairs and educational purposes only. Seeking to prohibit the use of the feed for any commercial, promotional, light entertainment, satirical programmes or advertising, Attorney General Venugopal has recommended that the “live streaming or the webcast of the proceedings should not be reproduced, transmitted, uploaded, posted, modified, published or re-published to the public” without prior “written authorisation” of the top court. Any unauthorised usage of the live streaming or webcasts would be “punishable as an offence under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, the Information Technology Act, 2000 and any other pro-

vision of law in force”. It has favoured application of contempt to such proceedings coupled with prohibitions, fines and penalties. Recommending that the live streaming of the top court’s proceedings would start as a pilot project from Court No. 1 presided over by the Chief Justice of India, the Attorney General has said that the success of the pilot project would determine whether or not the live streaming should be introduced in all the courts of the Supreme Court and in courts pan India. It says that the court must have the power to “limit, temporarily suspend, or disallow filming or broadcasting, if in its opinion, such measures are likely to interfere with the rights of

the parties to the fair trial or otherwise interfere with the proper administration of justice.” Suggesting the introduction of case management techniques to ensure that “matters are decided in speedy manner and lawyers abide by the time limits fixed prior to the hearing”, AG has recommended that the top court should lay the guidelines, on the lines of Court of Appeal in England, for having only two camera angles, one facing the judge and the other the lawyer. The camera should not focus on the papers of lawyers. The Attorney General recommendations say that the live streaming of its proceedings in the cases of constitutional and national importance would make the concept of open court hearing more meaningful as it would be accessible to the people living down south in Kerala and in Northeast who otherwise are not able to travel to the national capital on every hearing date due to constraints of time and place. He has said that this would help in decongesting the court room which are otherwise packed with litigants, lawyers, law students and interns. The suggested recommendation by the Attorney General is in pursuance to a plea of Jaising, who had moved the court seeking live streaming and video recording of court proceedings of cases of national importance with a bearing on a large section of people.

Kerala experiencing a catastrophe of a lifetime... (From p-1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the flood situation with Vijayan over phone and told about his impending visit to the state in the evening. He will take an aerial survey of the affected areas on Saturday. As of Friday, 16 teams of the Army, 28 of Coast Guard, 39 of NDRF and 42 of Navy were engaged in rescue operations. Fourteen more National Disaster Response Force teams will reach Kerala during the day, said Vijayan. “One big problem that

rescue teams are facing is that some people are unwilling to move to the relief camps. This is not good for their safety,” the Chief Minister added. Idukki’s senior revenue official M.P. Vinod said that with lesser rains, water level in various dams in Idukki had come down. Helicopters loaded with food packets took off from the state capital and dropped these in central districts. Authorities in worstaffected districts took help of big lorries to navigate flooded roads to reach those marooned in small

pockets. The MeT office forecast lesser rains in Kerala till Saturday, which should bring some relief to the embattled authorities. Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) authorities have said that the airport will not be operational till August 26. “Kochi airport operation is temporarily suspended up to 1400 hrs on 26.8.2018 due to very high flood situation and key essential facilities like runway, taxiway, apron. nav aids are under submerged condition,” a statement by the CIAL PRO said.

Visuals showed the airport completely submerged in water, and the aeroplanes stationed can be seen in several feet of water. An aerial view showed the level of inundation not just of the airport but also its surrounding areas. Railway services between Er nakulam and Thrissur remained suspended even as long- distance trains were diverted via Nagercoil route. Kerala is facing the heaviest rains and consequent floods and destruction since 1924, which the state estimates has caused a loss of Rs 8,000 crore.

Rajiv assassination case: SC to hear convict’s plea New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI): The Supreme Court today said it would hear in October a plea by one of the convicts in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, regarding the status of probe by the CBI-led Multi Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) into conspiracy behind the murder. The MDMA, set up in 1998, has been investigating the larger conspiracy behind Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination on the night of May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu by a woman suicide bomber, identified as Dhanu, at a poll rally. Fourteen others, including Dhanu herself, were also killed in the blast. Gandhi’s assassination was perhaps the first case of suicide bombing which had claimed the life of a high-profile leader. The MDMA, which was established on the recommendations of Justice M C Jain Commission of Inquiry that had probed the conspiracy aspect of Gandhi’s assassination, is headed by a CBI official and

comprises officers from IB, RAW and Revenue Intelligence and other agencies. The matter today came up for hearing before a bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi, Navin Sinha and K M Joseph. “We will have to hear it,” the bench said, adding that the case would be listed for hearing in October. 45-year-old A G Perarivalan, who is serving life sentence, had earlier moved the apex court seeking suspension of his jail term till the completion of the probe by the MDMA. The MDMA, in its report filed in the apex court earlier, had said that probe was still open and Letters Rogatory were issued to various countries, including Sri Lanka, where some of the persons required to be investigated were residing. On March 14, the top court had dismissed Perarivalan’s plea seeking recall of the May 11, 1999 verdict upholding his conviction in

the case. The cour t had asked the MDMA to file a report with regard to the status of a letter rogatory sent to Sri Lanka for examining one of the accused Nixon alias Suren, who is lodged in Colombo jail. Recently on August 10, the Centre had told the apex court that it does not concur with the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to release seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, saying remission of their sentence will set a “dangerous precedent” and have “international ramifications”. On January 23, the apex court had asked the Centre to take a decision within three months on a 2016 letter by the Tamil Nadu government seeking its concurrence on releasing the seven convicts. The letter, written on March 2, 2016, had said the state government has already decided to release the seven convicts, but it is necessary to seek the Centre’s concurrence as per an apex court order of 2015.

NGT to decide on Tuticorin plant SC asks crisis panels to consider lowering dam water level in TN

Supreme Court of India. (file)

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the Tamil Nadu government’s plea against an NGT order to permit mining major Vedanta to access the company’s administrative office inside its Sterlite copper smelting plant at Tuticorin. A bench of Justice

Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Indu Malhotra asked the NGT to decide the matter on merit. Tamil Nadu had ordered the closure of the Tuticorin plant, around 650 km from Chennai, following protests and the death of 13 persons in police firing on May 22. Chief Minister K.

Palaniswami had on August 12 chaired a meeting of ministers and officials to decide the next course of action after the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) August 9 orders in a case filed by Vedanta Ltd, which owns the Tuticorin plant. While permitting access to the administrative office at the plant that was shut down, the NGT had barred the Sterlite management from accessing the production unit on the premises and directed the District Magistrate to ensure compliance with its order. The tribunal had observed that no environmental damage would be caused by allowing the company to access its administrative section.

New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI): The Supreme Court today asked two crisis management panels to explore the possibility of reducing the water level at the Mullaperiyar Dam by three feet to deal with the devastating floods in Kerala and asked Tamil Nadu to “scrupulously obey” any decision taken on the issue. Emphasising that the critical flood situation needed to be dealt with “focus, concentration and efficiency by all concerned”, the top court said it was not an expert to deal with such unprecedented natural calamity and was leaving it to the executive to tackle the situation. It asked the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) and a committee, set up by the top

court in 2014 to manage and look after the safety and security of the dam, to coordinate with each other and explore the possibility of reducing the water level from the existing 142 feet to 139 feet. T h e M u l l a p e r i ya r Dams is located on the Western Ghats near Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala on the Periyar river. During the hearing today, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice D Y Chandrachud said the court was not an expert to issue any guidelines to manage a situa-

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unhesitatingly take. “The decision taken with regard to bringing down of the water level shall be scrupulously obeyed by the State of Tamil Nadu,” the bench said. Senior advocate Hiren Raval, appearing for Kerala, said the rescue operation and rehabilitation of the people was being taken up with immense efforts by the state government. Senior advocate Shekhar Naphade, representing Tamil Nadu, said the state cannot store the water anywhere as all storage facilities were full.

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residence of the Inspector General and seized some documents. “Searches conducted at the house of private person also led to the recovery of Rs 5 lakh which was allegedly accepted as first installment of bribe at Chandigarh,” the spokesperson said.

to be taken while releasing water from the dam to ensure that the inhabitants downstream are not affected. The bench asked the Kerala Chief Secretary to file an affidavit to show the steps they have been taken to meet the needs of disaster management, rescue operations and rehabilitation. “That apart, the National Crisis Management Committee is at liberty to issue instructions to the State of Kerala as regards rescue operation/ rehabilitation and such measures, the State of Kerala, shall

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CBI arrests man for taking bribe on behalf of police New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI): The CBI has arrested a middleman while he was allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 10 lakh on behalf of a Punjab police inspector general posted in Ferozepur, officials said today. The action was taken on the complaint of a retired SSP of Vigilance Bureau Patiala, Punjab. “It was alleged that the complainant was being falsely implicated in a case registered against him, for which an SIT was formed by IGP, Ferozepur. It was further alleged that the SIT had searched the house of the complainant and seized certain documents and articles,” a CBI spokesperson said. He said it was also alleged that the bribe was being demanded from the complainant for diluting the case and for returning the seized documents and articles. On getting inputs about the planned transaction, the agency laid a trap and arrested Ashok Goyal in Ludhiana while allegedly receiving the bribe of Rs 10 lakh on behalf of IGP, Ferozepur Range. The agency carried out searches at the office-cum

tion of the present nature, which has been taken note of in its order yesterday. “The situation caused by the floods prevailing in the State of Kerala requires to be addressed with focus, concentration and efficiency by all concerned, both at the national and State levels,” it said. The bench suggested that the NCMC and the committee could hold consultative meetings to explore the possibility of bringing down the water level to at least 139 feet. It said the meeting should also consider steps

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Assist and support the PC in execution of the MSW with 1-2 project and manage the communication with years experience the field staff of tea plantation Assist and support the PC in execution of the MSW with 1-2 project and manage the communication with years experience the field staff of bamboo unit B.Sc /M.Sc. Agri Supervise all activities in the nursery with with min 2 years support from nursery mates and maintenance experience staffs B.Com/M.Com Manage all accounts related to projects, with 2 years timely salary payment & disbursements, experience prepare UC and maintain books of accounts. Support the accountant in daily operations B.Com with 1 and manage all documentations related to year experience accounts. Graduate in Collect and compile data for reports & any level with proposals and Submission, maintain excellent writing communication with the funding agency for skill. queries and doubts.

All the staffs will be stationed at Tuli. It will be purely on contract basis for 1 year which will be extendable up to 3 years. Candidates should be fluent in Ao (Chungli) and with excellent English writing and speaking skills. Mail your Resume along with an application mentioning the preferred post to cecsocietyjobs@gmail.com For queries contact 03862 - 232747/224280, Office timing: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri) Last date of submission 21st Aug 12: noon SdSUBONENBA LONGKUMER Director DP-6127

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Location : behind Rüzhükhrie Govt. Hr. Sec. School Kohima Road face 65 feet and land regd. Ready. No Broker Interested party may contact : 08974519065/7638940882

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at Lerie Colony, Kohima Attached to National Highway 140 x 45 sq. ft. Price : 35 Lakhs ( Negotiable) Contact : 8787757367

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Location: Chumukedima 'A' Village, 5 minutes drive from New DC Office Chumukedima. Area: Any size plot available 50ft x 50 ft= Rs 3.75 lakhs 70ft x 50 ft= Rs 5.25 lakhs 100ft x 50 ft= Rs 7.5 lakhs 100ft x 100 ft= Rs 15 lakhs - All sand gravel filled and JCB leveled - Approach road and drainage to all the plots Price: Rs. 150/ sq.ft Contact : KEVI's REAL ESTATE 8974509536 03862-240181(O)

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government had sought relaxation of minimum capital norms for banks. The RBI requires banks to maintain a minimum level of capital with it, which is measured in terms of capital to risky assets ratio and the common equity tier (CET) 1. This ensures that banks do not lend all money they receive from depositors and acts as a buffer in the event of a run on the bank. The gover nment is of the opinion that banks should be allowed to keep CET-1 at 4.5 percent of total risk-weighted assets (RWA), as opposed to the prevailing minimum requirement of 5.5 percent. According to Basel-III norms, the minimum CET-1 requirement is 4.5 percent of RWA. The PCA framework was first adopted in 2002, but was later updated in 2017. Under the old regime, the net NPA ratio had to be in excess of 10 percent to trigger the PCA. At present, even if the net NPA ratio breaches the six percent mark, PCA norms will be enforced. The next revision to the PCA framework is set to happen in 2020.

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in the PCA. Under the regulatory framework, banks with a net NPA level exceeding 6 percent, two consecutive years of negative returns on assets, or those with a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) below the minimum requirement, are liable to face sanctions curtailing their ability to issue fresh loans. The government wants banks showing profitability in a single year to be taken out of the PCA as opposed to the requirement of two consecutive years. It also wants banks that have already made full provisioning for bad assets to be removed from the ambit of PCA. Banks’ provision coverage ratio (PCR) for Q1 FY19 was 63.8 percent, over 6 percentage points higher than FY15 PCR of 57.5 percent. Banks were forced to report and provision more bad loans in the aftermath of the RBI’s asset quality review in 2015. The PCR is defined as the proportion of stressed assets that have been provided for by banks. It was reported that

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Name : Mrs. Virhuni (Ane) Nyekha Age : 29 years Height : 5.2 ft tall Completion : Fair Missing since 15th June, 2018 from Kohima Finder may please contact : 9077485388, 8575570300

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I, Albert V. Kivito, am applying for duplicate copy of Class 10 Admit Card & Marksheet as I have lost them. Name : Albert V. Kivito F/Name : Vikheyi DoB : 26.03.1981 Roll No. : 962774 Year : 1999 School : Loyola School, Kiphire

SUMO SERVICE

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Going forward deal activity is expected to be bullish for the rest of the year. “Significant amount of dry powder among global private equity firms and positive reforms in sectors’ potential of yielding high returns is expected to make India Inc a favourable destination for PE investments,” Chopda said. A sectorwise analysis showed that startups dominated investment landscape as this space accounted for 57% of total investment volumes. Fintech and data analytics and AI were the active segments with six deals each, followed by the retail and discovery platform space with five investments each. To fund the largest acquisition of Arysta Lifescience Inc, UPL Ltd raised $1.2 billion, marking the largest funding so far in 2018. The repor t fur ther noted that sectors such as real estate, e-commerce and pharma also attracted investments of over $100 million, indicating an encouraging trend.

New Delhi, Aug 17 (Agencies): The government has petitioned the Reserve Bank of India to water down the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework which imposes strict regulatory curbs on public sector banks to ensure their financial health. Cash-strapped banks have been struggling to expand their lending base on account of the central bank’s directive aimed at keeping their stressed assets in check. The RBI had tightened PCA norms last year, adding to stress in the sector. Banks’ bad loan provisioning rose after the regulator’s asset quality review in 2015-16. In February, the central bank issued a circular to the effect that it was tightening norms to be followed in identifying and stressed assets. The government wants the RBI to review all three aspects of the PCA framework, namely net non-performing assets, minimum capital requirement and profitability criteria. At present, it can impose sanctions on banks for not meeting either of these three clauses

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New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI): Private equity investments witnessed a positive trend in both value and volume terms, with 81 deals garnering $2.1 billion in July driven by big ticket deals. According to a Grant Thornton report, following the significant uptrend in July PE investments, the deal tally for the first seven months of this year totalled at $11.51 billion, up 20% over the year ago period, thanks to increased appetite for big ticket funding by companies to fuel their expansion plans. “PE deals recorded a robust 37% and 72% increase in volumes and values, respectively, in July 2018 as compared to July 2017,” Grant Thornton India LLP director Pankaj Chopda said. He further said that large ticket investments to support cross-border acquisition and in focused sectors drove the investments and start-ups, real estate, e-commerce, and pharma, healthcare and biotech were the key sectors during July.

Govt asks RBI to water down PCA scheme

regulations) is required. We are open to it without compromising the basic directions of the labelling regulations,”Agarwal said. Pitching for strong labelling norms at the earliest, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO said it is difficult to ask consumers to change their eating habits. “We can make a dent if we can Pawan Kumar Agarwal address it at the supply side (NIN) as also the current by asking companies to director Hemalatha, beadhere to labelling norms,” sides Dr Nikhil Tandon, he added. he said. Food labelling regulations have remained a contentious issue in the St. Bernard cross packaged food industry, with bull mastiff. which sees them as an im3 male, 1 female pediment to sales. Agarwal Price: 20,000/said the panel will study in (Negotiable) detail the concerns of the Contact: 7005300652 industry and make recommendations. “May be a little bit of tweaking (to the draft Good running condition

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revenue collection of the states in FY19. It expects the states’ aggregate tax revenue including devolutions from the Centre to grow 16 per cent in FY19. On the expenditure side, it expects growth in revenue expenditure to moderate to 11.2 per cent, from 20.7 per cent in FY18, as salary revisions of state government employees and the outgo related to farm loan waivers have already been absorbed to some extent in FY18 itself. The report sees the interest payment/revenue receipt ratio to marginally moderate to 11.3 per cent from 11.9 per cent in FY18, due to a likely higher growth in revenue receipts. But it expects the ratios for Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Kerala and Bengal to remain high in the range of 14 to 22 per cent the year to March 2019.

New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI): The government has put on hold the draft that proposes red-labelling of packaged food products containing high levels of fat, sugar and salt, FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal said Friday. In April, food safety regulator FSSAI had come out with the draft of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2018 that propose mandatory red-label marking on such packaged food products. “Our pre-draft was ready and sent to the health ministry. Since there were concerns expressed by some stakeholders, we have kept it on hold for the time being and a group of experts has been set up to look into the issue of labelling once again,” Agarwal said. He was addressing a national consultation on the draft regulation organised by the CUTS International. The expert panel will be headed by B Sesikeran, former director of National Institute of Nutrition

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er than the earlier forecast of 13.7 per cent. The higher borrowings will largely be used to fund the capex programme of the states. The states have budgeted their combined gross market borrowings at Rs 4,40,720 crore in FY19. But the agency estimates the borrowings to be higher at Rs 4,65,280 crore this fiscal. The states’ aggregate market borrowings rose to Rs 1.1 trillion during April to July 2018, from Rs 98,200 crore over April to July 2017. However, the likely improvement in the deficit ratios is vulnerable to the disproportionate revenue spends due to populist measures in the run-up to state and general elections in mid2019, the report warns. It believes that revenue from the goods and services tax would support tax

M u m ba i , Au g 1 7 (IANS): India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves plunged by $1.82 billion during the week ended August 10, official data showed on Friday. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) weekly statistical supplement, the overall forex reserves plunged to $400.88 billion from $402.70 billion reported for the week ended August 3. India’s forex reserves comprise of foreign currency assets (FCAs), gold reserves, special drawing rights (SDRs) and the RBI’s position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Segment-wise, FCAs -the largest component of the Forex reserves -- receded by $1.94 billion to $376.26 billion during the week under review. Besides the US dollar, FCAs consist of nearly 2030 per cent of major global currencies.

Panel reviewing food labelling standards

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Mumbai, Aug 17 (PTI): The aggregate fiscal deficit of the states is likely to moderate to 2.8 per cent of GDP, 20 bps higher than the budgeted target, on the back of the states likely achieving a zero revenue balance to GDP ratio in FY19, said a report. Accordingly, the outlook on the finances of the states in FY19 is stable, India Ratings said in its report. The agency has revised downward the aggregate debt/GDP estimate to 24.4 per cent for FY19 from its earlier estimate of 25.8 per cent. The states have budgeted debt/GDP at 24.3 per cent for FY19, marginally higher than 24 per cent in FY18. It estimates the states’ aggregate revenue receipt to grow 13.9 per cent in FY19 from the previous year. The estimate is marginally high-

India’s forex reserves deplete by over $1.80 bn

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

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Total state fiscal deficits to rise by 20bps in FY19

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This is to inform all the church members and friends that, BWC (Baptist Worship Centre) Lottery Draw which was supposed to be held on 19th August has been postponed to 19 th September, 2018. Inconvenience is regreted. DP-6114

Vijay Sona Deacon Convener, BWC

international

China ‘training for strikes’ on US targets

ald Trump announced his intentions to set up a sixth branch of the US armed forces - a “space force”. The US is concerned about China’s growing influence in the Pacific, where Washington still plays a major role. One of the most highprofile areas is the South China Sea, much of it claimed by China and other

Police grill Netanyahu in alleged graft

Turkey will respond if US imposes more sanctions: Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu

to have sought favourable coverage from another Elovitch company, the Walla news site, in exchange for government policies that could have benefited the mogul’s interests to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. After a previous round of questioning in July, Netanyahu’s office said there was no such trade-off. “Prime Minister Ne-

APPRECIATION

tanyahu has never made a deal with Elovitch in exchange for supportive coverage,” it said, adding that the Walla site had consistently covered the premier “in a hostile manner.” Elovitch was arrested in February along with six other people including Nir Hefetz, a former media adviser to the Netanyahu family. In addition to the premiership, Netanyahu also held the communications portfolio between November 2014 and February 2017, covering the run-up to the March 2015 elections, when he is alleged to have made the deal with Elovitch. Netanyahu was interrogated for more than five hours in July, reportedly over the same affair.

Istanbul, Aug 17 (Agencies): Turkey Friday threatened to respond if the United States levied further sanctions over the detention of an American pastor, which has sparked a diplomatic standoff and battered the Turkish currency. “We’ve already responded based on the World Trade Organisation rules and will continue to do so,” Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan was quoted as saying by the state-run Anadolu news agency. Wa s h i n g t o n h a d warned yesterday that it would impose more sanctions unless pastor Andrew Brunson, described by US President Donald Trump as a “hostage”, was released.

FELICITATION

Longkhitpeh Suhro Union Dimapur wishes you a hearty congratulations to Mr. Rangkha Sangtam VDB Secy. Longkhitpeh Village for receiving Governor Gold Medal. You truly deserve the Gold Medal because you have always been sincere, giving importance to deadline works accordingly. LSUD congratulates you and wishes you the best in your future endeavour.

NAGALAND CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CHURCH

The Elite Badminton Club, Dimapur extends its heartiest congratulations to Er. Namheu Khate, Vice-President (EBC) for receiving the prestigious Governor’s medal for his sincere and dedicated service towards the Power Department (GoN). The EBCD wishes him more success in all his future endeavours.

Prayer Center for Nagaland

Monthly Prayer Meeting for August, 2018

"Lord's Program" Dated – 24th to 26th of August, 2018 Timing – 10:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M. 1. Chairmen - i. Mr. Thepfulhounei Kuotsu ii. Mr Neisielhou Kire 2. Speakers - i. Pastor Yangulie NCRC P.R. Hill, Kohima ii. Pastor Vezokho Vero Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre, Prüzie 3. Host - Mr. Teisovikho Sale and Family 4. Advance Prayer - All the deaconess Group NCRC, P.R. Hill, Kohima 5. Special Number - Fathers’ Group NCRC, P.R. Hill, Kohima N.B. 1. Services will be conducted in Tenyidie and Nagamese. 2. Lord’s Supper will be administered on Saturday Morning Service. 3. Healing Service will be held on Sunday Evening Service.

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Program Committee, Nagaland Christian Revival Church P . R. Hill, Kohima.

Yanger G/ Secy.

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(HUTOI YEPTHO) President Elite Badminton Club Dimapur

FELICITATION With immense pride and honour the DIMAPUR DISTRICT TIMBER MILL OWNER'S ASSOCIATION (DDTMOA) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. K. Ihevi Awomi, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Dimapur Ddivision, on being conferred Governor's Commemdation Certiﬁcate on the occasion of 72nd Independence day. Giving all praises and glory to our Almighty God, the Association wishes him a long life and integrity, as well as, it's our prayer that God continue to bless him in all his future endeavours. K HEVITO SWU President, DDTMOA

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SDDCF Changtongya takes immense pride and extends heartiest congratulations to Shri T Onen Longkumer, Area Education Officer SDEO Changtongya on being awarded with Mokokchung District Commendation Award on 15th August 2018. The good work and example set by our esteemed member will take SDDCF Changtongya to greater heights. Sd/Chairman SDDCF Changtongya MKC-188

ALONG AO General Secretary, DDTMOA

thousands of rupees. The new law also makes listening to or recording a conversation between two or more people, or photographing any individual, without consent a criminal offence. Anyone found violating these rules faces one year in prison and a fine of Rs 10,000 or both. Publishing content that damages a person’s reputation directly or through satire is also subject to punishment, according to the new law. “These general laws can be misused to silence journalists and discourage investigative reporting,” said senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi. The new laws have put press freedom at stake, he warned. This is total violation of the constitution and aimed at controlling the free press which is totally unacceptable, said Badri Sigdel, president of Nepal Press Union, a pro-democracy working journalists’ organisation. This is an indication that the communist government is gradually imposing authoritarian rule in the country by undermining people’s right to information

and press freedom, said. Nepalese journalists had faced intimidation, arrest and pre-censorship during the direct rule of then King Gyanendra, who took executive powers in 2005. The people’s movement of 2006 overthrew the autocratic monarchy and established federal democratic republic Nepal. “The new press laws try to snatch the achievements of the people’s movement,” warned president of NPU Sigdel. “The government has tightened screw on the journalists by introducing the code and there is every possibility of misuse of the law, which could curtail press freedom,” said Hari Thapa, editor of Annapurna Post national daily. The new law is “regressive” which is counterproductive for a free press, he added. Although, the new constitution promulgated in 2015 guarantees press freedom and right to information, the new code introduced by the government has raised suspicion in the minds of journalists and rights activists.

Google clarifies on ‘secretive’ China plan SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 17 (Agencies): Google is not close to launching a search engine app in China, its chief executive said at a company wide meeting on Thursday, according to a transcript seen by Reuters, as employees of the Alphabet Inc unit called for more transparency and oversight of the project, Reuters reported. Chief Executive Sundar Pichai told staff that though development is in an early stage, providing more services in the world’s most populous country fits with Google’s global mission. Hoping to gain approval from the Chinese government to provide a mobile search service, the company plans to block some websites and search terms, Reuters reported this month, citing unnamed

sources. Whether the company could or would launch search in China “is all very unclear,” Pichai said, according to the transcript. “The team has been in an exploration stage for quite a while now, and I think they are exploring many options.” Disclosure of the secretive effort has disturbed some Google employees and human rights advocacy organizations. They are concerned that by agreeing to censorship demands, Google would validate China’s prohibitions on free expression and violate the “don’t be evil” clause in the company’s code of conduct. Hundreds of employees have called on the company to provide more “transparency, oversight

OFFICE OF THE KHONOMA GAZETTED OFFICERS UNION FELICITATION

The KGOU most heartily congratulates Mr. Rokobeito Iralu, SDO (Transmission), Office of the E.E. Transmission Division, Dimapur, for having being awarded with the merited Governor’s Commendation Certificate on the 72nd Independence Day on 15th August 2018. The Union acknowledges this deserving recognition that honours your remarkable contribution to the society and to the Union as well. The Union further wishes you greater success in future. SD/ Dr. Nichükholie Vüprü President, KGOU

SD/ Kevinguno Rose Chücha General Secretary, KGOU

and accountability,” according to an internal petition seen by Reuters on Thursday. After a separate petition this year, Google announced it would not renew a project to help the U.S. military develop artificial intelligence technology for drones. The China petition says employees are concerned the project, code named Dragonfly, “makes clear” that ethics principles Google issued during the drone debate “are not enough.” “We urgently need more transparency, a seat at the table and a commitment to clear and open processes: Google employees need to know what we’re building,” states the document seen by Reuters. The New York Times first reported the petition on Thursday. Google

declined to comment. Company executives have not commented publicly on Dragonfly, and their remarks at the company-wide meeting marked their first about the project since details about it were leaked. Employees have asked Google to create an ethics review group with rankand-file workers, appoint ombudspeople to provide independent review and internally publish assessments of projects that raise substantial ethical questions. Pichai told employees: “We’ll definitely be transparent as we get closer to actually having a plan of record here” on Dragonfly, according to the transcript. He noted the company guards information on some projects where sharing too early can “cause issues.”

FELICITATION The Kohima Dibuia Senso Telongjem extend its heartiest congratulations to Mr. MOARENBA PONGEN, S/o Mr & Mrs. T.Meren Pongen on his selection for undergoing MBBS in the recently declared NEET Examination 2018. We wish him the very best in all his future endeavours. Sd/Sd/Imsumeren Walling Moatemjen President, KDST Gen. Secy, KDST

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being the core of joint operations,” the report says. China’s military budget is expected to expand to $240bn over the next 10 years, according to the assessment. It also highlights China’s growing space programme “despite its public stance against the militarization of space”. In June, President Don-

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went through a new round of questioning Friday over one of several graft cases that have threatened to topple him, media reports said. Investigators arrived at the premier’s Jerusalem residence in the morning to interview him over allegations of corruption involving local telecoms giant Bezeq and its largest shareholder, Shaul Elovitch, according to Israeli media reports. Israeli police and Netanyahu’s office do not confirm that such hearings have taken place until they are over. It would be the 12th time Netanyahu has been questioned in various cases, either as a suspect or a witness. In the Bezeq case, Netanyahu is alleged

onstrate the “capability to strike US and allied forces and military bases in the western Pacific Ocean, including Guam,” the report adds. China, it says, is restructuring its ground forces to “fight and win”. “The purpose of these reforms is to create a more mobile, modular, lethal ground force capable of

Kathmandu, Aug 17 (PTI): Nepal’s Communist government Friday introduced a new criminal code that makes publishing confidential information, recording audio or taking pictures without permission a jailable offence, triggering concerns among activists and journalists that it could curb press freedom. Lawyers and rights activists have warned that the Communist-led two third majority government, which has shown an “increasing intolerance for dissent”, could use the new laws to silence those criticising the government. The government’s new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedures Code, expected to reform the country’s legal system by replacing ages-old ‘Muluki Ain’, came into effect today, amid fears that the new privacy provisions outlined in the codes would hamper free press in the country. A number of provisions in the Criminal Code say violation of any individual’s right to privacy would result in up to three years imprisonment and fines in

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With immense pride, we the SOTHU Clan, Viswema Village, convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu (S/o Lt. Vihoto Sothu), Deputy Director (Training), ATI, Kohima, on being awarded the Governor’s Gold Medal on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, 2018. His tireless efforts and dedication to his work and the Government’s recognition of his distinguished service will remain a great motivation for young and old. We also extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Vikehieto Kenna-o, Inspector, OC Kiphire Police Station, on being awarded the Governor’s Gold Medal, and to Shri. Holshe Khrie-o, Sepaktakraw Coach, for receiving Dr. T. AO Sports Award 2018. ‘We are very proud of you all, and we wish you greater success in your future endeavours’ SOTHUNUMI Viswema Village K-2390

Shri. Tongpang Ozukum, Minister, PWD visiting Fish Stall of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Deptt. at Tuensang during Independence Day, 2018. Altogether the Department sold 190 kgs of fish.

With immense pride, we the Chedema Village Youth Organisation in particular and all the bonafide citizens of Chedema Village in general would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Khriehutuo Tsira, S/o Neituolie Tsira for been conferred with Dr. T.Ao Sports Award 2018 in recognition for his distinction in the field of Sports (Athletic Coach) . We pray that the Almighty God bless and guide him to greater heights of success in the years ahead. Visakhotuo Tsira Kekhriengulie Keyho President, CVYO Gen. Secy., CVYO

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President Xi Jinping ordered the PLA to step up efforts in 2017, saying China needed a military ready to “fight and win” wars. (Reuters)

countries. The US military regularly seeks to demonstrate freedom of navigation by flying over the South China Sea. China has been expanding what appear to be military facilities on islands and reefs in the area, and it has landed bombers on the outposts during training exercises. Another flashpoint is Taiwan, which is seen by China as a breakaway province. The document warns that China “is likely preparing for a contingency to unify Taiwan with China by force”. “Should the United States intervene, China would try to delay effective intervention and seek victory in a high-intensity, limited war of short duration,” the report says. In a nod to China, the US cut formal ties with Taiwan in 1979 but continues to maintain close political and security ties, which irks Beijing. The US also continues to maintain a substantial military presence in Japan, which has its own territorial disputes with China and the Philippines.

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Lo n d o n, Au g 1 7 (Agencies): China’s military “is likely training for strikes” against US and allied targets in the Pacific, a Pentagon report warns. The annual re por t to Congress says China is increasing its ability to send bomber planes further afield. The report highlights its increasing military capability, including defence spending estimated at $190bn (£150bn) - a third that of the US. China has not yet commented on the report. The warning about air strikes is one part of a comprehensive assessment of China’s military and economic ambitions. “Over the last three years, the PLA [People’s Liberation Army] has rapidly expanded its overwater bomber operating areas, gaining experience in critical maritime regions and likely training for strikes against US and allied targets,” the report says. It goes on to say it is not clear what China is trying to prove by such flights. The PLA may dem-

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Scarlett Johansson is world’s Aretha’s funeral planned for historic museum best-paid actress, Forbes says T H

Aretha Franklin

Global stars who worshipped Aretha Aretha Franklin’s influence on music was profound during her lifetime, and since her death, pop stars have been opening up about the way the Queen of Soul shaped them as performers. On Thursday, Alicia Keys and Ariana Grande both performed renditions of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman during radio and TV interviews. Keys told Nicki Minaj while appearing on her radio show: “She’s so

special. “She was able to touch so many people, divinely she touched me.” Keys said she felt “sad, but really inspired and celebratory” following Franklin’s death. “Some of my greatest songs were inspired by hers that I loved,” she added. Ariana Grande appeared close to tears when she opened Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show with her performance. According to TMZ, Grande was only supposed to be doing a comedy skit but later agreed to perform. Ariana Grande ap-

peared close to tears when she opened Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show with her performance. According to TMZ, Grande was only supposed to be doing a comedy skit but later agreed to perform. Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine posted a drawing of a lit candle and wrote: “Aretha Franklin, thank you for everything”. Janelle Monae also shared a touching photo of herself and Aretha, calling her a “genius that walked this Earth.” In a heartfelt Instagram message, Adele wrote: “I can’t remember a day of my life without Aretha Franklin’s voice and music filling up my heart with so much joy and sadness. “Absolutely hear tbroken she’s gone, what a woman. Thank you for everything, the melodies and the movements.” Pop star Zara Larsson said Aretha was a hero of hers growing up and “an irreplaceable legend”. Mariah Carey also credited Aretha with having a profound effect on her and

called her “my inspiration, my mentor and my friend” in a tribute. She shared a number of pictures of them performing together on Twitter, including at the 1998 VH1 Divas concert. Mar y J Blige also identified with Aretha’s church connections and described her in a 2008 Rolling Stone tribute as “a gift from God”. She wrote: “When it comes to expressing yourself through song, there is no-one who can touch her. “She is the reason why women want to sing. Aretha has everything - the power, the technique. She is honest with everything she says.” Whitney Houston also spoke during her life of how she wanted “to make people feel” like Aretha did. In a 1986 interview with Rolling Stone, she said: “That’s the way I’d want to make people feel. I want to have that kind of gut feeling, where I could make myself feel good, and make everybody else feel good.” (BBC)

elping to save the world with The Ave n g e r s h a s helped Scarlett Johansson become the best-paid actress in the world, according to Forbes magazine. Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the Avengers films, earned $40.5m (£31.9m) in the past year, according to the magazine’s annual estimates. Angelina Jolie is second with $28m (£22m) thanks to her pay for Maleficent 2, followed by Jennifer Aniston. Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot is the only new name on the list, at number 10. Emma Stone, who took the top spot on last year’s list after starring in La La Land, has now dropped out of the top 10 completely. Forbes list of the world’s best-paid actresses 2018 S c a r l e t t Jo h a n s s o n $40.5m Angelina Jolie - $28m Jennifer Aniston - $19.5m Jennifer Lawrence - $18m Re e s e Wi t h e r s p o o n -

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$16.5m Mila Kunis - $16m Julia Roberts - $13m Cate Blanchett - $12.5m Melissa McCar thy $12m Gal Gadot - $10m This is the first list to be published since revelations about differences between the pay of men and women in Hollywood and the subsequent pledges to close the gap. The combined earnings of the top 10 women this year is $186m

Slash and Myles Kennedy new Hubble captures dazzling Britney Spears ordered to song ‘Mind Your Manners’ image with 15,000 galaxies pay ex-husband $110,000

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.

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i n d Yo u r Manners”, a new song from Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators is taken from the band’s new album, “Living The Dream”, which will be released on September 21 via Slash’s own label Snakepit Records, in partnership with Roadrunner Records. Slash says: “I wrote this song on the spot to help the band get up and running once we got back in the studio this past January. It’s just a go-for-it type of song. Pretty straight forward rock and fun to play.” Kennedy adds: “’Mind Your Manners’ was something I didn’t hear until the guys had started jamming together. It’s a cool, uptempo sort of thing and I

knew immediately it would have its own place on this record. Lyrically, it’s about how when things are going well there always tends to be someone who tries to rain on your parade and knock you down. You have to keep people like that in check and not let them get to you.” “Living The Dream” is Slash’s fourth solo album, and third with Slash and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass and vocals) and Frank Sidoris (guitar and vocals). The band has launched a physical pre-order for “Living The Dream” including: a limited-edition deluxe premium 2LP yellow vinyl within a premium “Living The Dream” vinyl-size 20 page hardback

Nise embarked on concert, workshop tour

Nise Meruno with Soprano Situ Singh Buehler (Right) and members from Lyric Ensemble Delhi.

amaha Artist and AKG Brand Ambassador Nise Meruno did some concerts and workshops in Delhi recently. The venues were the Theme Piano World along with Asin Shurhozelie, workshops with the Lyric Ensemble Delhi and a special performance for the Parsi New Year celebrations at the Parsi Anjhuman. Nise has been a regular in the capital Music circuit highly regarded for his expertise in Choral Music, vocal training and Piano accompaniment. (NPN) K Y M C

n one of the largest The light from distant panoramic views of star-forming regions in star birth, astronomers remote galaxies started using the ultraviolet vision out as ultraviolet, but the of NASAs Hubble space expansion of the universe telescope have assembled shifted the light into infraan image that features ap- red wavelengths. proximately 15,000 galaxBy comparing images ies, about 12,000 of which of star formation in the disare forming stars. tant and nearby universe, This image is a por- astronomers glean a better tion of the GOODS-North understanding of how nearfield, which is located in by galaxies grew from small the northern constellation clumps of hot, young stars Ursa Major, NASA said in long ago, NASA said. a statement Thursday. Because Earth’s atThe image straddles mosphere filters most the gap between the very ultraviolet light, Hubble distant galaxies, which can can provide some of the only be viewed in infrared most sensitive space-based light, and closer galaxies, ultraviolet observations book, an exclusive one- which can be seen across possible. sided seven-inch single of a broad spectrum. (IANS) “Driving Rain” featuring an etching on the B-side with a special set of Slash guitar picks, standard digital and physical CD album, poster as well as a limitededition t-shirt and hoodie ichael Caine says his scenes in “Inception” are available. are the real deal. The band has also unThe British actor recalled speaking with veiled the album cover art and tracklisting for “Living director Christopher Nolan about his place in the mindThe Dream”. The artwork bending 2010 movie. “When I got the script of ‘Inception,’ I was a bit was created by renowned visual artist Ron English. puzzled by it, and I said to him, ‘I don’t understand For Slash and the where the dream is,’” Caine admitted to Esquire. The 85-year-old star added, “I said, ‘When is it band, this moment in time has been unlike any in their the dream and when is it reality?’ He said, ‘Well, when past. The seeds of what you’re in the scene it’s reality.’” Caine continued, “So, get that — if I’m in it, it’s would become “Living The Dream” were first planted reality. If I’m not in it, it’s a dream.” The Hollywood veteran appears at the end of the back on the “World On Fire” tour, when Slash film when protagonist Dom Cobb — played by Leonardo began bringing in material DiCaprio — is reunited with his loved ones. The movie doesn’t show if a spinning top on a table for the band to work on at eventually falls. If it did, according to the film’s plot, soundchecks. that would mean the scene was real. (FoxNews) (Blabbermouth)

Michael Caine reveals meaning behind ‘Inception’ ending

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

wo weeks after it was revealed that Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were gearing up for a legal battle following his demand for more child support, the pop star has reportedly been ordered to pay her ex-husband $110,000. According to court papers obtained by E! News, $100,000 will go toward the 40-year-old’s legal “cost and fees,” and the remainder will be given to Benchmark Resolution Group. As previously reported, Spears, 36, met Federline in court earlier this month over whether he qualifies to be paid more child support for their two kids. According to TMZ, Spears has been paying Federline $20,000 a month in child support as well as their children’s tuition and school costs, clothing, ex-

Liam overhauls album following split

iam Payne is giving his much-anticipated album an overhaul following his split from Cheryl. The 24-year-old was expected to release his debut album in September but now says some of the songs on there “felt from another age”. “I’m determined for my debut album to truly represent me,” he wrote. Liam and Cheryl announced they were going their “separate ways” in July after more than two years together, calling it a “tough decision” to make. The One Direction star appeared to reference the break-up in his tweet announcing the album’s changes. “As you may know, the last few months have seen some big changes for me. “I looked at some of the songs on my album

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which were done a while ago and they felt from another age. “I’m now back in the studio working hard to finalise the final new songs on the record.” Since One Direction have been on a break, Liam has achieved two UK top 10 singles, and fans are eager to get their hands on his debut album. They don’t have too long to wait for new music though. The singer used the

opportunity to announce an EP, titled First Time, which will feature four new songs. “In the meantime, this EP is a collection of songs that I’m really proud of and want you all to hear,” Liam said. His fans offered support following his public break-up with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl. The 34-year-old, who’s also expected to be releasing new music later this year, and Liam

released almost identical statements confirming their split in July. The pair started their relationship in 2016, but it came under heavy tabloid scrutiny. In February, Liam and Cheryl were accused of putting on a “stunt” with an affectionate display at the Brit Awards. Liam later admitted that they had their relationship “struggles”. “Of course you go through different things, and that’s what a relationship is. “But we go through them together as a family and that’s the most important thing for me,” he told ES Magazine. Announcing their split, the former couple asked that people respect the privacy of their son Bear, who was born in March last year. (BBC)

tracurricular activities and many other expenses to the tune of nearly $35,000 per month — but, Federline wants more. Federline’s lawyer reportedly demanded $60,000 a month from Spears, which she and her conservator, father Jamie Spears, have refused to pay for claiming that he doesn’t contribute financially to any of their two children’s lives. The outlet also reported that the Spears camp has agreed to raise the amount payout by $10,000, but that’s it. The point of the August 3rd hearing was to determine exactly what Federline needs for the children, but his lawyer wants to sift through Spears’ finances to dial in on how much the “Oops … I Did It Again” singer makes, according to TMZ. (FoxNews)

(£146.5m), up 8% on last year. But it’s 9% down on the 2016 total, when Jennifer Lawrence topped the rankings with $46m. Forbes normally releases the equivalent list for male stars soon after the women’s list. Last year, Mark Wahlberg came top and the total pay packets for the top 10 men was almost three times more than for their female counterparts. (BBC)

Teenager Apple fan hacks into its secure systems

n Australian teenager pleaded guilty to charges of hacking into Apple’s secure systems and said that he was a fan of the technology giant and hoped to work there one day, the media reported. The 16-year-old boy is facing criminal charges after the technology giant called in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, broke into Apple’s mainframe from his suburban home on multiple occasions over a year because he was such a fan of the company, according to his lawyer,” The Age reported late on Thursday. The teenager, who studies in a private school, reportedly stored the saved information in a folder titled “hacky hack hack”. He was able to access authorized keys, view customer accounts and download 90GB of secure files before being caught. “The teen’s defence lawyer said his client had become so well known in the international hacking community that even mentioning the case in detail could expose him to risk,” the report added. The magistrate has acknowledged the teenager’s guilty plea and he is set to be sentenced next month due to the “complexities” of the case. (IANS)

CONGRATULATIONS

We the community of Longkhitpeh Village are extremely proud of Shri. L. Rangkhamong Sangtam VDB Secretary on being awarded the prestigious Governor's Gold Medal. Your hard work and perseverance has finally earned you the well deserved award. May the village prosper in every aspect under your ablest guidance and help. (Village Chairman) (Lijungse)

(Village Secretary) Sentichuba

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he family of Aretha Franklin are planning a public viewing funeral at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, according to reports. The US singer known as the Queen of Soul, died of cancer, yesterday at her home in Detroit, aged 76. US publication TMZ reports that sources close to the family say the museum, which was also the site of US civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ viewing in 2005, has been chosen to accommodate the thousands expected to show up. They add that a traditional church service for her viewing will not be an option due to the expected turnout. Rosa Parks was known as the ‘first lady of civil rights’ and ‘mother of the freedom movement’. Aretha was also heavily involved in the fight for equality and sang at the funeral of Martin Luther King Junior in 1968, as well as former US president Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009.

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Kvitova, Keys into Cincinnati Open qtrs

Petra Kvitova

Mason, Aug 17 (Agencies): Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova eased past Kristina Mladenovic to reach the quarter-finals of Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. After eliminating Serena Williams on Tuesday, Kvitova took little time to make it through round

three, seeing off her opponent 6-4 6-2. In between rain interruptions, the pair exchanged breaks in the first set, Kvitova ultimately serving out the set and moving on to break Mladenovic in a marathon game at the start of the second. Kvitova kept up the momentum from there, racing to a 5-0 lead and

terfinals of the Western & Southern Open on Thursday night between bursts of rain that resulted in hourslong delays to start times. Keys had lost five straight matches against No. 4 Kerber, but turned to her forehand to rally for a 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 victory. She hit 35 forehand winners, including the match-ending shot for her first Cincinnati quarterfinals. She’s expecting a lot of attention at the U.S. Open, where she Madison Keys reached the final last year despite dropping serve and Mertens, who’s making and lost to Sloane Stephens, failing to convert a match her main draw debut here in her best showing in a Grand point, she served out on her Cincinnati, earned her big- Slam event. second attempt to take the gest win-by-ranking of her Del Potro wins match after 90 minutes on career over World No.3 Steamid rain delays court. phens, edging through after The former world num- a hard-fought battle. Juan Martin del Potro ber two will now face numMeanwhile, Madison quickly dispatched South ber 15 seed Elise Mertens, Keys used her forehand to Korean Chung Hyeon 6-2 who beat US Open cham- beat Angelique Kerber, one 6-3 in a second-round match pion Sloane Stephens in of her toughest matchups, at the rain-hit Cincinnati straight sets 7-6 (10/8) 6-2. and advance to the quar- Masters on Thursday that

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

of LT. KAKHETO ZHIMOMI

A year has gone since you left us for your heavenly Abode but not a single day goes without remembering you. We deeply miss you in silent tears. Beloved wife & son

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goal keeper and Ahocho of United Viking was named the best player. Both were given cash prizes of Rs 2500 each. Alem Tep of Legend FC, who was adjudged best goal scorer, was also presented with a cash prize of Rs 2500. Altogether, 11 teams participated in the tournament. Legend Club and Abide FC will now represent Kiphire district in the forthcoming State Level Capt (late) N Kenguruse, Mahavir Chakra, Memorial tournament scheduled to be held at Kohima from September 10.

The years don't make the pain easier. And though we are learning to live without you, we still miss you so much.

Loving parents, brothers, sisters & family members.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED LATE AOSENLA JAMIR

KGSA questions award policy

D i m a p u r , Au g 1 7 (NPN): The Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association (KGSA) has Friday questioned the selection policy for Dr. T. Ao Sports Award. While stating that any kind of award was selected based on achievements and performances regardless of their professional fraternity, KGSA in a press release issued by its president Kakheto Assumi and general secretary Xusheto Zhimo, stated that it was shocked by the act of “injustice and discrimination done towards Mughato Sumi.” Mughato Sumi, who won the best coach award for four times (two international, one national and Royal Gold Cup 2009), was also a recipient of State Coach award in 2013 and Governor’s Gold medallist

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Lt. R. ASOLA 18.08.17 – 18.08.18 A MESSAGE TO OUR MOTHER

Dear Oja A year ago on this day you left us. You taught us everything expect how to live without you. “MISSING YOU DEARLY” Loved ones MKC-186

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DIED ON -18/08/2017 Philippians 1:3 - “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”. 18-08-2017

May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you.

Loving family

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in 2015. Till date 12 players have represent India in various categories under his guidance. “Mughato has also produced the one and only ISL player from Nagaland, Kivi Zhimomi who also happens to be from Sumi community and till date the government is yet to felicitate or appreciate his achievement,” stated KGSA. “Taking into account of all these factors, the KGSA would like to know the reality whether achievements and awards are only meant for some few particular tribes,” the association questioned. KGSA has also appealed the chief minister to deliver justice if the government is really for change and transparency without any ism or partiality.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the family of Late Olemtoshi Kangtsung, who left for his heavenly abode on 12/08/2018 would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to every churches, organisations/ unions, colonies, villages, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, materially, financially and through prayers. We regret our inability to thank you individually but pray to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly. DP-6113

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It has been a year since you left us on this day. You had lived a short life with us on earth but your enchanting love and care will never be fade away from us. We deeply miss you.

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Legend Club players with the winners trophy

was carried over from the previous day because of inclement weather. The pair were delayed from taking the court on Thursday because of more rain and then had to endure another weather-related suspension just six minutes into their match. Del Potro was not rattled by the delays and did well to attack Chung’s forehand throughout the 81-minute encounter that determined the final entry into the last 16. This marks Del Potro’s fourth consecutive last-16 appearance in Cincinnati, where the Argentine appears to be in fine form right in time for the US Open. Next up for Del Potro, who this week reached a career-high third in the world rankings, will be a clash with Australian 15th seed Nick Kyrgios.

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AR organise district level football tourney

D i m a p u r , Au g 1 7 (NPN): Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles organised Capt (late) N Kenguruse, Mahavir Chakra, Memorial District Level Football tournament at DC Ground, Kiphire from August 8-16. In the final, Legend Club defeated defending champions Abide FC to lift the title. The winners pocketed a cash prize of Rs.25,000 along with trophy while the runners-up received a cash prize of Rs 15,000. In individual awards, Throngjumong of Abide FC team was adjudged best

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Loving family members and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members of Late Dziesanuo Chadi would like to express our sincere gratitude and deepest love to all who shared our grief and stood by us physically, spiritually, materially and financially during the time of illness and at the demise of our beloved mother on 3rd August 2018. We also convey our special thanks to : 1. Doctors & Nurses, Bethel Hospital, Kohima 2. Doctors & Nurses, Oking Hospital, Kohima 3. Doctor & Nurses, PHC Botsa 4. Doctors & Nurses, CHC Chiephobozou. 5. Chiecha Basa Baptist Church, Chiechama 6. Thenupfüko Krotho, Chiecha Basa Baptist Church 7. B.K.K Chiecha Basa Baptist Church 8. Christian Revival Church Chiechama 9. Thenupfüko Krotho, CRC Chiechama 10. CYE CRC Chiechama 11. Children Ministry CRC Chiechama 12. Rokabozou CRC Kohima 13. Thenupfüko Krotho Rokabozou CRC Kohima 14. CYE Rokabozou CRC Kohima 15. Chieli Kro-u Rokabozou CRC Kohima 16. NCRC Prison Ministry, Kohima 17. VDB Chiechama 18. Zumvü Thinuo, Chiechama 19. Vishiepfümia Peli, Chiechama 20. Chiechama Village Youth Organisation 21. 80’s Society, Chiechama 22. DC’s Staff (Revenue Br.) Kohima 23. G.P.S Chiecha Basa. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly. Loving husband, children, in-laws & relatives K-2382

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Kevin De Bruyne

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Born on Feb' 1922 – Died on 10/08/2018

Lt. Vizohulie Edward Whuorie

On this day 18th of August ‘17, God called your name so gently That only you could hear The footsteps of the Angel drawing near. Softly from the shadows, there came a gentle call. You closed your eyes and went to sleep. You left us all so quietly. We miss you deeply.

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Loving Mother, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Azhevi Yepthomi, a centurian of Ghukiye Village, would like to extend our heartful gratitude to all well-wishers who stood by us through divine prayers and for your yeoman services extended us physical and financial help at the demise of our beloved father. We convey our profound thanks and gratitude to all the individuals and fervently pray that our Almighty God shower His abundant blessings upon you all. 1. Rev. S. Yevuto Sumi, Sr. Pastor, Zunheboto Baptist Church and his staff. 2. D.C Hill Prayer Fellowship Zunheboto. 3. Pastor Vechulo Doulo, Teniyimia Baptist Church Zunheboto and staff. 4. Rev. Mulato Katty Pastor, Shoixe Baptist Church Zunheboto and his staff. 5. Pastor Akavi Ghukiye, Baptist Church and his staff. 6. Ghukiye Union Zunheboto 7. Layemi Union Zunheboto 8. Joint Family DC Hill Zunheboto 9. Dr. Akaho Awomi, Sr. Specialist Medicine. 10. Huskha Yepthomi Yemishe, DC Hill Zunheboto 11. Er. Atoho Achumi, (EE Power Department) Zunheboto. 12. V. Hukheto Zhimomi, Rtd. Controler, LMSCI, Nagaland, Kohima 13. Mr. Mughato Jimomi, Ex-TCM, Zunheboto 14. K.T. Sukhalu Yepthomi, Advisor School Education, Nagaland, Kohima 15. L. Tovishe Zhimomi Ghukiye, DC Hill. DP-6111

Loving wife, children, grandchildren and in-laws

Through this column, we the bereaved family members and relatives would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and every individual and well wishers who stood by us during the prolonged illness and at the demise of my beloved husband and our father Lt. Yilano Ezung of Longsa Village on 09/08/2018. We would also like to convey our special thanks to;1. Shri. Y.M. Humtsoe 2. Shri. R. Nzanbemo Humtsoe 3. Shri. Challan Mararry, Guwahati 4. Shri. Bapu (Ghy) 5. Shri. Benathung Odyuo 6. Shri. L.L. Lemtur (NPS) Addl. S.P. Tuensang 7. S.P. & all rank and file, Tuensang DEF 8. E. Coy. PTS Chumukedima 9. 47th Batch NSS Kohima 10. F&CS and LMCP Deptt. GoN 11. MVBDCP Staff Wokha 12. Eloe Yangro KLBC 13. Doctors & staff Oking Hospital Kohima 14. Chumukedima Longsa Ekhung 15. Lotha Baptist Church Tuensang 16. Longsa Baptist Ekhumkho 17. Chumpoi Okho Longsa 18. Senjum Okho Longsa Though we are unable to list out every individual in person yet, we are truly grateful and humbled and pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, grandchildren and relatives.

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Lo n d o n, Au g 1 7 (Agencies): Kevin De Bruyne will be out for three months due to a knee injury but will not require surgery, Manchester City have confirmed. The midfielder damaged the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee during a training session on Wednesday. Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling played behind Sergio Aguero as De Bruyne came on as a 60th-minute substitute during the defending Premier League champions’ 2-0 win at Arsenal last weekend. De Bruyne, City’s Player of the Year last season, had only returned to the club last week after being allowed extended time away from the squad following his involvement at the World Cup with Belgium. De Br uyne missed more than two months of the 2015-16 season after injuring his knee against Everton in a League Cup tie at the Etihad. Manchester City host Huddersfield in their first home fixture of the 2018-19 season on Sunday.

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Reality check awaits as India eye Asiad glory

Ja k a rta , Au g 1 7 (PTI): A trial by fire for the youngsters and a battle to stay relevant for some ageing superstars but above all, the 18th Asian Games will be a reality check for India’s athletes after the Commonwealth Games high. The build-up has been signature chaos with complaints and even court cases about selection matters, usual controversies over the size of the contingent which came to 804 - athletes and officials combined, and not to forget, the credentials of the travelling officials. There was quite literally a gold rush at Gold Coast CWG where India notched up their second best medal tally of all time. India had equalled their best performance in terms of medals won in the 2014 Asiad with a total of 57, including 11 gold, and the contingent of 572 athletes this time would be hoping to better that. The contenders range from a 16-year-old schoolgirl from Haryana in Manu Bhaker (shooting) to the proven-but-struggling Sushil Kumar (wrestling) to

Members of Indian women’s rowing team carry their boat after a practice session ahead of the 18th Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018, in Indonesia on Friday. (PTI)

the in-form and consistently rising to new heights, Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw). Then there are the likes of Hima Das, a sprint sensati on who has raised hopes by becoming the first Indian woman to claim a world championships gold, albeit in the under-20 competition. There is no denying the fact that she will among the favourites at the Games

in Jakarta. India’s track-and-field stars have historically done well at the Asiad, delivering 282 medals so far, 74 of them gold. And it is not expected to be any different this time. On to the badminton court, PV Sindhu would be hoping to break her final jinx. But once again a strong field will stand in the way given that shuttlers

from traditional powercentres China, Thailand, and Japan will be in action. Saina Nehwal’s grit and ability to bring her A game to the table on the big stage can never be discounted but it remains to be seen how her body responds to what has been a gruelling season so far. Along with K Srikkanth and HS Prannoy, they are among those ex-

SSP inter house badminton championship concludes

Jamshed banned for ten years for spot-fixing

Winners of the inter-house badminton tournament with their medals and certificates during the prize distribution ceremony on Thursday.

Dimapur, Aug 17 (NPN): Sainik School Punglwa Inter House Badminton Championship culminated on August 16. The championship was organized with the motive to inculcate physical flexibility, endurance and self confidence in cadets. Melak House emerged as the champion while Tizu House and Patkai House secured the first runners-up and second runners-up position respectively.

The championship was played in four categories- junior singles, junior doubles, sub junior singles and sub junior doubles. Men’s doubles championship was also organized for staff. APTC Reneesh (PTI) and Uday Shankar (TGT Maths) won the title. Dailee Mao (Art Master) and Mayanger( Quarter Master) bagged the second position while Henminlal (TGT S/ Science) and Maria Joseph Raja(TGT Maths) took the

third position. Gp Capt Sharad R Keskar, principal of the school graced the event as chief guest and gave away the trophy, medals and certificates to the winning cadets and staff. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest congratulated the winners and lauded the participants for exhibiting excellent team spirit and coordination. He also encouraged them to improve their game and excel.

K a r a c h i , Au g 1 7 (Agencies): Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League in 2017, the country’s cricket board (PCB) said on Friday. Jamshed, who played 48 one-day internationals and two tests, was suspended from all forms of cricket in February 2017 for violating the PCB’s anti-corruption code and handed a one-year ban in December for failing to co-operate with the ACU’s investigation. PCB’s legal advisor Taffazul Rizvi said Jamshed was the “lynchpin” in the scandal. “The tribunal has reached the verdict that the PCB’s multiple charges against Nasir Jamshed have been proved and he was banned for 10 years,” Rizvi told reporters. “He will not be allowed to be involved with cricket or cricket administration even after his period of ban is over.” Jamshed did not participate in the first two editions of the PSL but was alleged to have played a major role in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Twenty20 tournament last year.

pected to contribute to India’s medal tally. India can also hope for a good show on the wrestling mat where the duo of Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are being seen as sure-shot medal hopes. The men’s hockey team will be aiming for a gold and a direct entry into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Rani Rampal-led women’s team is expected

to fare better and improve upon its bronze-medal show in Incheon. At the shooting ranges of Palembang, Manu will hold centre stage and given her form, it would be a surprise if she lets the spotlight shift anywhere else. The boxing arena will have some strong Indian presence too with the likes of Vikas Krishan, Shiva Thapa and the fast-rising Gaurav Solanki presenting India’s men’s challenge. Among the women, world silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi will be a medal hope. In the absence of world champion Mirabai Chanu, India’s challenge has weakened in weightlifting. In Table Tennis, Manika Batra would be aiming for an encore of her golden run at the CWG but it would be easier said than done given Chinese and Japanese presence in the draw. Among the men Veteran A Sharath Kamal would be the one to watch out for again. In all, close to 11,000 athletes from 45 countries will be in action at the Games, which will conclude on September 2.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

KFL: Ziekiezou held 3-3 by New Market FC

Match between Ziekiezou (yellow) and New Market FC. (NP)

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Kohima, Aug 17 (NPN): Kohima Football League leaders, Ziekiezou SC were held to a 3-3 draw by New Market FC on Friday. With the draw, Ziekiezou SC have 21 points and New market FC are in the third place with 19 points. Gideon Leo opened the scoring for New Market FC in the 9th minute and Salu Kulim doubled the score in the 18th minute through a penalty-kick. Ziekiezou SC were able to pull one back when Vilhoubeituo Yhome found the net in the 23th minute. In the 35th minute, Puniirii Nienu scored the

equaliser to end the first half 2-2. After the breather, Vilhoubeituo Yhome scored the third goal for Ziekiezou SC in the 62nd minute. However, Gideon Leo scored the equaliser in the 72nd minute. Lt.Colonel Narendra Singh, 3rd Assam Rifles was the match patron. Meanwhile, the exhibition match between Kohima Town Club and Kohima Press Club in memory of Late Xavier Rutsa has been rescheduled to 4pm due to technical issues. Today’s Match Khriekesa FC Vs Sechii Zubza FC at 2:00 pm

NE United bring back Avram Grant Guwahati, Aug 17 (Agencies): NorthEast United FC have re-appointed Avram Grant as an ‘Advisor’ to the club for the 2018-19 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) with immediate effect. The John Abraham co-owned outfit had earlier availed his services in a similar role in January Avram Grant 2018, after the sacking of former head coach Joao The competitive spirit, the de Deus. Grant, now 63, atmosphere and fans are was then also delegated the manager’s role for the rest of the 2017-18 ISL. The Guwahati-based side only managed a single win under Portuguese manager De Deus in the first seven games of the season. However, there was no apparent change in fortunes after Grant’s appointment as the Highlanders only won another couple of games before finishing bottom of the ten-team league. “I am happy to take on the role as Advisor to the club. The management and I are working very hard to help the club pursue our common goal of reaching the very top of Indian Football. The ISL, although very young, is a brilliant platform for India’s best to showcase their talent.

amazing and the league can only grow from here. I am very happy to be here,” Grant said in his official statement. Eelco Schattorie, who assisted Grant the previous season is expected to be announced as the head coach of the side in the coming few days. The former East Bengal coach will team up with Arthur Papas, who will serve as the assistant

coach to the Dutchman, rekindling the partnership they had at Saudi side Ettifaq FC in 2017. NorthEast United remain the only founder-ISL clubs to never have qualified for the playoffs in its four seasons. The club will start its pre-season training in Guwahati from Sunday before they fly out to Turkey where the foreign recruits are expected to join in.

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