August 27, 2017

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HC pulls up PM Modi; slams Haryana govt

DERA VIOLENCE: ARMY CONDUCTS FLAG MARCH SEC 144 CrPc CLAMPED IN DELHI DEATH TOLL 36 Spl. Correspondent/Agencies

NEW DELHI, AUG 26: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the violence which rocked Panchkula and many other parts of Haryana as well as Punjab, Delhi and Rajasthan after the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case.

Pulling up the Haryana government and the Centre over the violence, the Punjab and Haryana High Court didn’t even spare Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was quoted saying by NDTV: “He is the Prime Minister of not the BJP but of India.”

The court was responding to Additional Solicitor General Satya Pal Jain, who is representing the Centre, saying that Friday’s violence was a matter of the state.

“Is Haryana not a part of India? Why are Punjab and Haryana treated like step children?” the court questioned. “You let the situation escalate. You surrendered to the situation,” the court

Rail link to NE unlikely before September 1 GUWAHATI, AUG 26 (AGENCIES): Railway link between North East region and rest of the country is unlikely to resume before September 1. Earlier, the rail link was expected to be restored on August 28 but has got further delayed.

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson Nripen Bhattacharyya said the tracks will be opened for running of goods trains from August 28 to check the safety quotient. ” Passenger trains are expected to run from September 1,” he added.

Till restoration of passenger train service, special trains will be continued to run by NFR. Rail link was snapped in the first week of August due to damages to tracks by flood waters in Bihar and West Bengal, under NFR.

ACAUT corrigendum

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 6 (NPN): Apropos the public resolution adopted on August 25, ACAUT has clarified that the resolution No. 2 should be read as “…Government of Nagaland (GON) to remove the unconstitutional posts of advisor and parliamentary secretaries...” and not as rendered.

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“Our state used to be known for songs and dance. Now our state is known for potholed roads.”

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Landslides, flash floods wreak havoc in Manipur; NH-2 cut-off Correspondent

case also climbed up to 36 Saturday. The army carried out a flag march in Sirsa area to maintain law and order. Two companies of the Army and 10 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the area.

A curfew remained in Sirsa and several other parts of Haryana and Punjab while educational institutions have been ordered to remain shut till Monday.

At least eight columns of the Army surrounded the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters near Harayan’s Sirsa town where thousands of sect followers were holed up.

The authorities have also ordered security forces to crack down on 36 Dera campuses, known as ‘Naam Charcha Ghar’, across the state.

The Haryana police also recovered an AK-47 rifle and a Mauser from the vehicle of a Dera follower, and two rifles and five pistols from another vehicle during the operations, DGP Sandhu said. As many as 552 persons have been arrested in connection with violence.

IMPHAL, AUG 26: Unrelenting heavy rain wreaked havoc across Manipur’s Senapati district bordering Nagaland Saturday morning causing flash floods and landslides in the hill district As a result of the landslides, the National Highway-2, one of the lifelines to Manipur, was also cut-off from the rest of the state.

Many villagers were forced to flee from to safer places.

Hundreds of Manipur bound vehicles from Nagaland, carrying essential commodities have been stranded as the highway has been blocked at four locations between Makhan and Tadubi village, an official said. There was no report of any human casualty, the official informed.

An orphanage of the Compassionate Children’s Ministry, home to around 120 orphans, was completely washed away along with the proprietors car due to the flash floods at Karong. “Everything has been washed away and the children are now homeless,” a member (More on p-5) of the ministry informed.

NH-2 washed away by the landslide on Saturday.

The mudslides also destroyed at least seven houses at Chakhumei, both located along NH-2 in Senapati district.

The heavy rains also lashed the other parts of Manipur, which led to inundation of several low lying areas in Imphal West district. Normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 was also affected.

Meanwhile, the Manipur government issued an advisory to all the deputy commissioners of the districts to take up necessary measures to mitigate the impending floods situation in the state.

PTI Adds: At least seven buildings, including a church, collapsed in Aizawl and nearby villages due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in Mizoram since Thursday, officials said Saturday. Many places of the state were cut off due to road blocks caused by landslides.

A three-storied building collapsed at Lengpui village near Aizawl on Thursday night and six buildings, including a church, were buried under a massive landslide at nearby Phunchawng village, the officials said.

Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, was cut off from Aizawl as landslides blocked highway.

NPF P&IC reacts to ACAUT’s allegation on CM Sikkim HC declares parliamentary

Wikileaks claim on Aadhaar rebuffed

Army conducting a flag march amidst curfew in Sirsa on Saturday. (PTI)

said, admonishing the state government over a Panchkula police officer being sacked Saturday morning.

“You are trying to crucify a small DCP of Panchkula what about those political masters who have been giving wrong directions?” the judges said to the Haryana government.

Facing flak over the failure to check violence, the BJP-led Haryana government on Saturday suspended the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Panchkula, alleging that a “defective” order by him allowed the crowd

build-up in the district. The Haryana government was also forced sack state’s Deputy Advocate General, Gurdas Salwara after a video showing him assist the Dera chief Gurmeet Rahim in carrying his luggage surfaced.

Meanwhile, New Delhi and Haryana have been put on high alert in the wake of incidents of violence in Haryana following the conviction of self styled godman and Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, police said.

For the first time in nearly two decades, prohibi-

DIMAPUR, AUG 26 (NPN): NPF Press and Information Cell (P&IC) on Saturday said that the party had taken serious note of the allegations made

by ACAUT on chief minister, T.R. Zeliang that the latter had been “withholding information” with regard to “drawal” (sic) authorities issued by the Finance department.

Reminding ACAUT of the RTI Act 2005, NPF P&IC said ACAUT should have “first filed a complaint to the PIO of the department (Finance), then to the appellant authority, if appellant authority also fails, it had to complaint to the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) for final hearing.” However, without following the procedure, P&IC pointed out that ACAUT bypassed the CIC and went into the public domain, which it said was “a sign of sheer ignorance’s and having some hidden agendas.” P&IC further posed several questions for ACAUT to take note of “who was in-charge of Finance in the government, at that point of time from April

tory orders were imposed in 80 per cent of Delhi.

Delhi Police Public Relation Officer Madhur Verma on Saturday informed that section 144 will continue till further order in the national capital.

A senior police officer said that even though there have been no specific inputs of Dera followers planning to create trouble here, security has been beefed up in the national capital as a precautionary measure.

The death toll in the violence following Rahim Singh’s conviction in a rape

to July 2017? What authority is vested on an Advisor of the finance department that he can ‘withhold Information’?

Why does ACAUT not question the then chief minister Dr. Shürhozielie, who was in-charge of Finance department.”

Taking a dig at ACAUT for particularly raising the issue after T.R. Zeliang took over as the chief minister, the P&IC termed it as “a pathetic and failed attempt to tarnish his (TR Zeliang) image.”

It further went on to hit out at ACAUT for purportedly bringing out the statement on the day of the rally (August 25) held at Dimapur. “It is a cheap stunt to garner public sympathy,” P&IC stated. In this regard, P&IC said the “hidden political agenda of ACAUT” stood bare for all Nagas to see.

The P&IC advised ACAUT that if it claimed to be a nonpolitical organization, it should “identify the person or persons with vested interests” within the ACAUT and remove them from key positions. Asserting that the

T.R. Zeliang’s government was competent and committed to transparency and good governance, P&IC said all the departments were being streamlined to ensure that these objectives are translated into reality.

Maintaining that the government was for the people and not for self-aggrandizement, P&IC however expressed surprised that there were “certain sections of people who do not want to see T.R. Zeliang’s government to run smoothly but accuse him of all the ills to tarnish his image and create havoc at every given opportunity.”

It said no matter how much the “stooges try to topple T.R. Zeliang’s government”, the party was confident that the general public would be wise enough to differentiate between good and bad. “We believe, despite all distractions, people of Nagaland will continue to support and cooperate with the government and move forward together towards peace, progress and prosperity of our State,” P&IC added.

secretary post ‘unconstitutional’

GANGTOK/SHILLONG, AUG 26 (AGENCIES): In a landmark judgement, the Sikkim High Court declared that the Sikkim Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 2010 and consequential notifications as unconstitutional and accordingly quashed with immediate effect.

A two-judge bench of justice Dr. Agnihotri and justice Meenakshi Madan Rai after hearing the plea of the petitioners pronounced the judgement on August 25.

One of the petitioner’s counsel O P Bhandari said that “the case filed was not an act of revenge and vengeance. Today’s verdict is the victory of law” he added.

The counsel told a Sikkim daily that “the court order comes in immediate effect and those holding the posts must forthwith leave the posts with immediate effect of court announcement.” The parliamentary secretaries must forfeit all benefits, facilities they have been awarded, he added.

Meghalaya: Earlier this week, the Meghalaya High Court had also

issued a notice to the state government for a final hearing on the matter of the posts of parliamentary secretaries.

A division bench of Chief Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Ved Prakash Vaid heard a Public Interest Litigation challenging the appointment of parliamentary secretaries in the state. The notice comes after the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a law enacted by Assam in 2004 that allowed appointment of parliamentary secretaries with the rank of minister of state.

On July 26, a bench of Justice J. Chelameswar, Justice R.K. Agrawal and Justice A.M. Sapre noted that the Constitution’s Article 194 “does not expressly authorise the state legislature to create offices such as the one in question. “In view of the law declared by the Supreme Court in the aforesaid decision, this matter does require consideration; and at the earliest,” the High Court said.

The bench also issued notices to the Central government, the Election Commission besides the 17 parliamentary secretaries in Meghalaya.

Wasting, stunting prevalence among children in Nagaland Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 26 (NPN): In Nagaland, 11.2% children under 5 years are wasted (low weight-for-height), 4.2% children under 5 years severely wasted, 28.6% children under 5 years are stunted (low height for age), 16.8% children under 5 years are underweight (weight-forage) and 21.6 % children age 6-59 months are anaemic (iron deficiency), as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 (2015 -16) released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

As per the NFHS-3 (2005-06), 38.8% children under 5 years were stunted, 13.3% wasted, 5.2% severely wasted and 25.2% underweight.

The NFHS-4 fieldwork for Nagaland was conducted from March 1, 2016 to October 3, 2016 by Research & Development Initiative (RDI) and gathered infor-

mation from 11,213 households, 10,790 women, and 1,440 men.

According to Unicef, stunting is caused by longterm insufficient nutrient intake and frequent infections.

Wasting is a strong predictor of mortality among children under five. It is usually the result of acute significant food shortage and/or disease.

Speaking at the State Level Multi-Stakeholder ‘village health and nutrition day’ (VHND) sensitization and review on National Cold Chain Management Information System (NCCMIS) held at Hotel Vivor here organized by National Health Mission Nagaland supported by UNICEF, the principal secretar y Health and Family Welfare (H&FW), Menukhol John, said the new figures that have emerged were a cause for great concern, adding that everyone was respon-

sible.

The figures, he said showed that health workers were not working sincerely.

In this regard, he urged the health workers to be more committed and dedicated to their duties. Principal secretary H&FW also shared the achievements of the department.

Further, as per the NFHS-4, around 23.7% non-pregnant women age 15-49 years are anaemic, 28.9% pregnant women age 15-49 years are anaemic and 23.9% of all women age 1549 years are anaemic.

The survey also shows that only 17.5% breastfeeding children age 6-23 months were receiving an adequate diet. Around 44.5% children under 6 months in the state were exclusively breastfed lowest being Kohima and Dimapur districts.

In his address, mission director (Nationla Health

Mission Nagaland), Dr. Limaakum Jamir, said that with the cooperation and support of churches, NGOs and civil society organisations (CSOs), a lot of things could be done where the government failed to reach.

He also highlighted the objective of the meeting.

School education director, Wonthungo Tsopoe, said that without the support and cooperation of the people, the school education department in the state would not progress.

He reminded the gathering the need to re-visit Communitization Act in the state to achieve the desired goal.

Social Welfare director, T. Merangtsungba stressed on the need to create awareness on saving mothers and girl child from various diseases.

Dr. Limaakum Jamir said church had a greater role to play in fulfilling the

activities of village health and nutrition day.

NHP project director also addressed the gathering.

At the seminar, various topics were discussed including concept and objectives of VHND, health care service packages under VHND, roles and responsibility of other stakeholders (non-health department & CBOs), group work to develop plan of action for addressing challenges in VHND implementation, update from recent CCO review meeting, review of key cold chain performance indicators and others.

The programme was attended by around 70 persons from various quarters including department of social welfare, school education, health and family welfare, administration, NGOs, mothers’ association, NBCC, WHO, UNDP and others.

NEW DELHI, AUG 26 (AGENCIES): Government of India has dismissed WikiLeaks published documents that claimed the US Central Intelligence Agency using specific tools to secretly collect Aadhaar data.

Wikileaks documents say CIA used ExpressLane– a tool devised by Cross Match Technologies – to cyber spy. “ExpressLane is a covert information collection tool that is used by the CIA to secretly exfiltrate data collections from such systems provided to liaison services,” says the published document.

Cross Match Technologies was one of the first suppliers of biometric devices certified by UIDAI for Aadhaar program.

Wikileaks states, “UIDAI, as far as is known, did not do a background check on these companies or their business, professional and personal associations.”

Centre urges states to promote rural games Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, AUG 26 (NPN): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel on Saturday urged the state governments to replicate the ‘Rural Games or Grameen Khel Mahotsav’, which will kick-start from Delhi between August 28 to September 3, 2017.

Announcing this on Saturday, Goel has urged the state governments to create a mass sporting event across India to encourage grassroots level players and talented youths to showcase their talent. Interacting with media persons here, Goel said the objective of ‘Rural Games’ would be to popularize indigenous games like wrestling, athletics etc. and will also have fun games like Matka Race, Tug of War for senior citizens to add the fun element in the games.

“A Grameen Marathon marked the beginning of the Rural Games fever with participation of 16000 youth from rural Delhi,” he said. In the first stage, the games would be held in Alipur, Mehrauli, Nangloi, Najafgarh and Shahadara where 10000-12000 youngsters will participate and the second stage will commence on August 31, till September 1, 2017 which will have inter-block games, the union minister informed.

The minister also informed that the ambitious plan of the sports talent search portal would be a reality on August 28.

The portal will enable any person from across India to upload his information and as per that the Ministry will tap their talent and train them further in their respective disciplines, he said.

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WEATHER FORECAST August 27

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Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots

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Need to boost power sector in Nagaland: Kipili Sangtam

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PWDFWs Phek & Wokha support parent body

C Kipili Sangtam unveiling the inaugural plaque. (NP)

department and has the responsibility to serve the people.

He claimed that it was now time to give special attention to power sector because power was related to industrial, social and economic development.

He assured not to leave any stone unturned to give a boost to the vibrant sector.

Sangtam also requested the officials of the department to play their part and show utmost sincerity, dedication in starting the reformation process so that the people of Nagaland including even those in the remote corner of the state enjoy good quality power supply.

D e l i ve r i n g s h o r t

speech, depar tment of Power engineer-in-chief Er. G. Chishi maintained that various departmental offices could not be constructed till date. In this regard, he requested the concerned authority and government to look after the unconstructed buildings of the department and offices. He said that if funds were allocated the department would be able to do the necessary work.

He also congratulated the department for the inauguration of the new building.

La m enting on the infrastructure of the department, commissioner and secretary, Power and IT&C, KD Vizo said that the infrastructure of the

CSUD celebrates 28th freshers day-cum-social gathering

One college girl swept away by strong current

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D I M A P U R , AU G 2 6 (NPN): Chakhesang Students’ Union Dimapur (CSUD) celebrated its 28th freshers day-cum-social gathering on Saturday at town hall, Dimapur, graced by president NPCC, K.Therie as guest speaker.

Speaking on the occasion, Therie urged upon the students to understand the hard reality of today’s wo r l d . H e c h a l l e n ge d the students to devote themselves during their short span in order to crack competitive exams and become selfless leaders and assets to society.

He advised the students to get away from anti-social activities and choose to live meaningful life, to be agents of change in society.

Therie said education without ability to earn held no meaning, whereby he encouraged the students to look for something where they could really harvest and bear fruits from the seeds.

He informed the gathering that politics was not for corruption, but politics was for welfare of the people and to serve people as according to the oath taken under the constitution.

He mentioned that

KO H I M A , AU G 2 6 (NPN): One college girl, student of St. Joseph’s College Jakhama was swept away Saturday morning by strong water current at Dzükou point this morning while returning from Dzükou valley. The Dzükou point (river) lies between Jakhama and Viswema village.

Sources said the victim and her friends were returning from Dzükou valley this morning when the incident took place.

The victim was identified as Imtiyala Jamir studying in 5th semester, department of English.

With intensive search by the Jakhama Students Union, college students and the villagers, the dead body was retrieved around 2 p.m.

The victim reportedly hails from Chungtia village under Mokokchung district and presently residing in Chandmari colony.

It was also informed that St. Joseph’s College management, teaching staff and students attended the funeral this evening and the mortal remain would be taken to her native village at Chungtia, Mokokchung Sunday morning.

K. Therie speaking at freshers day-cum-social gathering. (NP)

Chakhesang tribe has been known in the state due to the rich culture, tradition and custom inherited from forefathers.

Earlier, the programme was compeered by Neipeü Letro and Meciete-ü Kenye, while God’s blessing was invoked by senior pastor, C B C D i m a p u r, R e v.

Dr.Weyiete Lohe.

We l c o m e a d d r e s s was delivered by president CSUD, Veseta Rhakho abd special prayer for the freshers was pronounced by Pastor, CBC Toulazouma, Velhüzo Swuro.

Speech on behalf of the freshers was given

by Vekholu Nienu and solidarity speeches was delivered by president, We s t e r n C h a k h e s a n g

Hoho, Vekhosayi Nyekha, president WCYO, Likalo Letro, president TSUD, Azo Wetsah and president, Chakhesang gazette officers a s s o c i a t i o n D i m a p u r, Zhothisa Dawhuo.

Other highlights of the programme included special presentation by CBC Dimapur youth department and CSU Patkai Christian college and indigenous song

by CBC Toulazouma youth department.

The programme also witnessed release of CSUD constitution by guest speaker.

Vote of thanks was proposed by general secretary CSUD, Sedelo T Vadeo and closing prayer by women pastor, CBC Dimapur.

BJP Kisan Morcha organizes seminar

Participants along with resource persons.

DIMAPUR: BJP Kisan Morcha Nagaland organized seminar-cum-workshop on farm mechanization for farmers on August 23 at Hotel Saramati, graced by retired additional director, Land Resources, Maotoshi Longkumer as the chief guest.

Moatoshi said almost entire population were engaged in agriculture and yet, production has not reached the requirements of state, making it dependent on other sources.

He also mentioned that the farmers of Nagaland should change their mind

set and take up modern and innovative mode of farming for better production and performance. He urged upon the gathering to uproot all the corruption from grassroot level to bring development and prosperity in Nagaland state.

The resource person o f t h e wo r k s h o p wa s secretary Kisan Morcha BJP Nagaland, Ranjit Kr. Singhvi and of Agritech service.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by vice president Kisan Morcha state unit, Khehoto Sema and welcome address was

delivered by president Kisan Morcha BJP Nagaland Lima Longchar. Vote of thanks was pronounced by vice president, Kisan Morcha BJP Nagaland, Bendangrenla Imsong.

The programme was attended by representative national executive member Kisan Morcha, (farmer) of Dimapur district under (ATMA), A.K Mishra , BJP district Dimapur, district president Kisan Morcha BJP of Mon, Longleng, Peren and Dimapur and representing state BJP Nagaland vice president, Tsasepie Sangtam.

Governor acknowledges initiative for setting up medical Centre at Settsu village

DIMAPUR, AUG 26 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya has expressed deep appreciation to Anava foundation, a Nagaland based NGO, for taking the initiative to setup a medical centre at Settsu village under Mokokchung district.

Governor also lauded the initiative taken by Dr. Sungtiakum Jamir and his wife Nadia Jamir to provide quality health care services and education. The medical centre will provide gynecological, obstetrical, surgical and general medicine services.

In the letter to Dr. Sungtiakum, the Governor pointed out that health care was the right to every individual. “Rural health care is one of the biggest challenges

faced by India. With more than 70 percent population living in rural areas and low level of health facilities, mortality rates due to diseases are on a high,” he stated.

With rural areas lacking good medical facilities, Acharya said there was a dire need for new practices and procedures to ensure that quality and timely healthcare reaches the deprived corners of the villages.

Acharya hoped that Anava Hospital would provide quality and affordable health care services to the needy people in Nagaland, adding Public Private Partnership was the need of the hour. It may be noted that Anava Foundation, Nagaland is a sister society of Anava Foundation, Switzerland.

news in brief EAC Zbto informs NSDMA members: Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Zunheboto, Wiridin has informed all members that NSDMA would be conducting a state wide mega mock exercise NEPEx on August 29 and 30 to test the government preparedness to respond and manage any mega impending disaster. In this regard all members of Zunheboto District Disaster Management Authority (ZDDMA) has been asked to participate on August 29, 11 a.m at DC’s conference hall.

DC Zbto informs stake holders: Deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, T. Roy has informed general public, political parties and all stake holders that draft list of polling stations under 31 to 36 assembly constituencies has been prepared and could be inspected at the office of DC and district election office.

It further informs that suggestions and objections if any should be filed on or before August 30.

HASSU jubilee meeting: All members of planning board and finance committee including convenors of subcommittees are informed that Highway Area Students’ Union (HASSU) jubilee meeting would be held on August 27, 1 p.m at residence of Er. Vihokhe near Tetso College. All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

D C Ko h i m a i n f o r m s : D e p u t y c o m m i s s i o n e r Ko h i m a R a j e s h Soundararajan has informed that there will be table top exercise in regard to Nagaland Emergency preparedness Exercise (NEPEX) on August 25, 11 a.m at DC conference hall, Kohima.

All concerned members have been

asked to attend the programme without fail: senior superintendent of police Kohima; administrator KMC Kohima; project director DRDA Kohima; chief medical officer Kohima; assistant development commissioner planning Kohima; senior north treasury officer Kohima; regional transport officer Kohima; district agriculture officer Kohima; divisional manager NST Kohima; district commandant HG & CD & sub-inspector HG & CD Kohima; assistant election officer Kohima; sub divisional police officer north Kohima; assistant general manager NST Kohima; block development officer Kohima; district welfare officer Kohima; assistant director supply Kohima; executive engineer power Kohima; assistant information officer NIC Kohima; automobile engineer NST Kohima; land record and survey officer Kohima; assistant public relations officer (APRO) Kohima; OC wireless Kohima; OC (south) fire & emergency service Kohima and inspector DEF Kohima.

DEO: District level science seminar on the topic, “swachh bharat: role of science and technology promises and challenges”, was held on August 21 at URBC Hall, Kuda village, Dimapur. The prog ramme was chaired by headmistress Limayangla Tzudir, invocation was pronounced by headmistress Khetoni Sema, introductory was delivered by Senior HA, DEO Sunepla Imti and vote of thanks was given by DY District education officer, R. Amongla Jamir.

First prizes were won by Anushka Bhatterjee and Rachel Tzudir of class 10, St. Paul higher secondary school.

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Dimapur: PWD Field Workers Association Phek Unit and PWD Field Wo r k e r s A s s o c i a t i o n Wokha Unit strongly supported the All Nagaland PWD Field Workers Association, PWD (R&B)/housing and NH department in regard to “fully implementation of 67% quota reservation for regularization of Work Charge Employees” published on May 2.

The units said accordingly, most of the work charge employees h ave b e e n r e n d e r i n g service to the department since many years back.

H o w e v e r, m a n y may not get regularized in service, hence, several genuine work change employees have been awaiting regularization under this scheme 67% quota reservation.

It strongly appealed to the concerned department not to make any new appointment and utilize all normal vacancies for regularization of work charge employees as per P & AR department’s office memorandum No. AR-3/Gen-201/2009 dated Kohima March 17, 2015, stated a press note by president PWD Field Workers Association Wokha Unit, Chumthongo Yanthan and executive member PWD Field Workers Association Phek unit Ruyosayi.

DIMAPUR, AUG 26 (NPN): Minister for Power, C Kipili Sangtam, indicated that there was a need to reform the whole power sector of the state to enable steady power supply throughout the state.

Speaking at the inaugural programme of office building of electrical division, Chumukedima Saturday, at electrical colony, ward No.5 Chumukedima, Sangtam, called for an urgency to transform the power sector in Nagaland and expressed happiness to learn that officers were ready to bring change in this sector for the benefit of the people.

Sangtam while pointing out Dimapur and Chumukedima as the two impor tant commercial zones for the state power department, said reformation of the department should start from Chumukedima and Dimapur.

Though many projects for power generation and distribution have been pending due to poor budgetary allocations, he said. As per the sectoral outlays for annual plan of various departments in the state for the last few years, Kipili regretted that the share of power department was not coming in the top ten list even though department of power has been regarded as a major

department was one of the most neglected yet when it came to budget generation i n t h e s t a t e, p owe r department was considered as a major department.

However, he said that in comparison with other departments as per projectwise, it was considered as a small department. He congratulated all officers and staffs for being able to reach into all nook and corners of the state.

Vizo appealed to the public leaders to voice out to analyse the power tapping since the department has been unable to move forward due to the problems related to it. He further asked them to help the department to provide quality power to all the state.

Regarding the new building, he requested all the staff to make proper use of the office.

Earlier during the programme chaired by department of Power, chief engineer (D&R) Er. Khose Sale, he urged the consumers of Chumukedima to make use of the online payment system. He disclosed that out of seven thousand consumers of power in Chumukedima, only 136 had been utilizing the consumer’s online payment.

He also maintained that the power consumers in Chumukedima area have a due of Rs. 31.5 crore a c c u mu l a t e d ove r t h e years.

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283 houses demolished inside Amchang Reserve Forest; 2 arrested

encroachers at Yusufnagar – atop a hill at Botahghuli – and at KankannagarNabajyotinagar behind the College of Veterinary Science.

A senior forest official said four elephants, eight excavators, 1,200 personnel and 400 labourers were deployed for the operation today. The number of people affected in the operation could be around 2,000 settlers, the official said.

M e a n w h i l e, t wo persons were arrested at Botahghuli on charges of attacking the personnel

during the exercise.

There was also a mild resistance from the tribal encroachers at Kankannagar, but no untoward incident was reported. “People had already taken out their belongings. We did not face much problem,” said an officer who was present at the site. “At around 3 pm, there was a rumour at Botahghuli eviction site that the court had stayed the eviction. There was a hue and cry. Some miscreants from outside also joined the crowd and a few tried to attack the security personnel.

Flood situation improves in Assam; Dhansiri still above red

Fund crunch hits Tripura’s MGNREGA

GUWAHATI, Aug 26 (Agencies): Launching one of the biggest eviction drives in the State’s history, the personnel of police and civil administration demolished altogether 283 dwellings, including concrete structures, inside Amchang Wildlife Sanctuar y on Friday.

The eviction drive, which started at around 9 am and continued till 4 pm, was carried out in two locations – Botahghuli and Khanapara.

Two teams each were deployed to evict

Guwahati, Aug 26 (PTI): The overall flood situation in Assam continued to improve despite one more death reported from the state Saturday, with waters of only the Dhansiri river flowing above the danger mark.

According to a report

by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person died in South Salmara district in flood-related incident.

Altogether, 73 persons have lost their lives in the third wave of floods across the state taking the toll to 157, including eight in

Guwahati, in this year’s flood-related incidents.

The ASDMA said, at present 2.03 lakh people are affected in the six districts of Dhemaji, Barpeta, Chirang, Morigaon, Nagaon and Jorhat. Till yesterday, 2.67 lakh people were affected in seven districts.

According to the report issued today, Morigaon is the worst-hit with 1.21 lakh affected people, followed by Nagaon with over 57,500.

Currently, 408 villages are under water and more than 31,000 hectares of crop areas are inundated, the ASDMA said.

Nagaland Peace Centre condoles

Dimapur, Aug 26 (NPN): The Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC), Kohima has condoled the demise of former Manipur chief minister and a member of the first Lok Sabha Rishang Keishing.

In a condolence message, NPC Chairman N. Theyo stated that he knew late Keishing personally and found him to be a man of outstanding personality. “Once we worked together on integration committee as set up by the Naga people at Kohima in 1969 with him as General Secretary and I as Joint Secretary under the presidentship of Lt. Rev. Menguoseso Savino. The committee set up a delegation and we went to New Delhi and met Central leaders both ruling and opposition MPs and pressed our demands for integration of Naga areas under one administration. At that time, even the opposition leaders understood our sentiments and said our demand is rightful,” Theyo recalled.

The NPC Chairman reflected on Keishing’s “compassion for needy and poor tribal Naga students” and stated that the former Chief Minister worked very hard to fulfill the dreams and aspirations of his people. “He had a big heart and a broad mind so, he never took revenge on his enemies who tried to kill him when his convoy was terribly ambushed on the road from Imphal to Ukhrul but his life was saved by the almighty God,” Theyo recalled and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Regd. No. 765/17 AFFIDAVIT

FOR NAME CORRECTION

Date : 29.8.17

I, Smti. Huzheli Zhimo, W/o Shri. Ghokishe Sema, resident of H/No 269, North Point Colony, Zunheboto, Nagaland solemnly declare as under :1. That my name is inadvertently entered as Huzheli in SBI Savings Account at Zunheboto Branch instead of Huzheli Zhimo as per my Aadhaar Card No 3308 8716 3471 and both refers to one and same person.

2. That from today onwards, my name shall be known as Huzheli Zhimo in all official and correspondence documents.

VERIFICATION Verified on this 26th day of Aug 2017, that the contents of my above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DP-8577 DEPONENT Regd. No. 4084/2017

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 28.07.2017

FOR NAME CLARIFICATION I, Shri KHETOVI SEMA alias KHETOVI SUMI, resident of New Colony, Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide Indian citizen.

2. That my correct official name is KHETOVI SEMA which is entered in all my official records/ documents, whereas in my Bank Account of SBI, Zunheboto Branch, Nagaland, bearing A/C. No.11736664169, my name is entered as KHETOVI SUMI. 3. And whereas KHETOVI SEMA alias KHETOVI SUMI, refers to my name or the same and one person only.

4. That henceforth my name shall be used as KHETOVI SEMA. 5. That this Affidavit is made to declare my different name and through these presents and strength be it known to all concerned for commission/ correction/ acceptance/ change of my name as KHETOVI SEMA in my Bank Account and in all official records/ documents.

I, verify and take oath and solemnly declare/ affirm that the particulars furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me by the deponent on 25th July, 2017.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-8578(A)

AGARTALA, Aug 26 (Agencies): The muchtouted MGNREGA programme has suffered a serious setback due to fund crunch in Tripura.

The Centre had sanctioned Rs 177 crore for the State in the first installment during the current financial year, but the entire amount was meant for ‘material component’.

According to the ratio the State should have been allocated Rs 120 crore for creating mandays but it has received only Rs 40 crore.

RD minister Naresh Jamatia said that Centre’s inaction on the issue was creating massive problems for the poor people of the State as they can’t be given work or a source of earning.

“We are now trying to give at least 20 days work before ‘Durga Puja’ which would not require any material component,” said Jamatia on Saturday.

Criticising the Centre’s move for slashing M G N R E G A o u t l a y, Jamatia alleged the BJP-led Government has been trying to stop the world’s largest job generating programme as part of its agenda to weaken the poor people.

“The BJP-led Government has been trying to safeguard the interest of the corporate sector at the cost of poor people”, he alleged.

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Itanagar, August 26 (PTI): The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the National People’s Party (NPP) Saturday urged the people not to worry over the implementation of the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy 2014.

“The policy will not make any impact on the socio-economic development and change the state’s demography.

Rather we should stand together to extend our solidarity for the cause of the Tibetans who are fighting for genuine autonomous region within the People’s Republic of China,” the party said in a statement.

The party in an emergency meeting chaired by state unit

SHILLONG, Aug 26 (Agencies): As this is an era of digital media, the politicians of Meghalaya are also going digital by using social media to disseminate information about their various activities besides interacting with the citizens.

N o w, w i t h A s s e m b l y elections fast approaching, the number of politicians joining the bandwagon is increasing by the day.

There are many politicians like IT minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh, Sports Minister, Zenith Sangma, MLAs Jemino Mawthoh and Paul Lyngdoph to name a few who are using the social media.

In recent past, even former Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Chief Executive Member (CEM) P N Syiem too has joined the Facebook of late. The Chief Minister, Mukul Sangnma has also now come up with a new page though he already had some pages in Facebook.

Sharing their views on the matter, IT minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh who has been using Facebook and Twitter for a very long time, said that she had decided to start using the social media since people have a notion that it is very difficult to meet politicians including

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AGARTALA, Aug 26 (Agencies): At least four ultras of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before the Border Security Forces (BSF) Friday at eastern border at Rajbari under Rashiyabari police station in Dhalai district.

According to Border Security Force officials, the militants surrendered without arms, as they confessed that the NLFT had been facing shortage of arms and other resources that compelled them to surrender. The surrendrees were identified as Milan Mohan Tripura (38), Niranjoy Tripura (20), Danto Mohan Tripura (24) and Raiya Tripura (37) of the same district.

They had joined the outfit about two years ago with the aim to get independent Tripura but none of them was involved in any kind of heinous crime except collecting ransom from innocent civilians, police said.

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her. Now, therefore, people are using the social media platforms to interact with her on various subjects including health, education and infrastructure. “When people pose questions, I immediately try to respond and bridge the gap,” she said. She, however, lamented that many times, she came across characters in social media who sound rude and blast their way with their language She disagreed with the notion that only youth are using the social media and said she came across people of all age groups and background who used social media, and many interesting views were also generated from interactions with such people. On the other hand, Nongthymmai MLA, Jemino Mawthoh asserted that social media was the fastest mode of communication in today’s world which enabled everyone to keep a track of the activities all around Admitting that conventional method of campaigning took more time to connect with people, Mawthoh added that the biggest advantage of social media was that it’s a two-way traffic where politicians as well as people can respond and interact with each other.

Date : 22.08.2017

FOR NAME CLARIFICATION I, Miss MOARENLA alias MOARENLA PONGEN, presently residing at L Khel, Diphupar, 4th Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under; 1. That I am a bonafide Indian citizen.

2. That my correct official name is MOARENLA which is entered in my Aadhaar Card, bearing No. 3713 9706 6180 and other official certificates and documents whereas in my Bank Account of SBI, Diphupar Branch, Dimapur, Nagaland, bearing A/C. No. 35289482531, my name is entered as MOARENLA PONGEN. 3. And whereas MOARENLA alias MOARENLA PONGEN, refers to my name or the same and one person only.

4. That henceforth my name shall be used as MOARENLA. 5. That this Affidavit is made to declare my different name and through these presents and strength be it known to all concerned for commission/correction/ acceptance/ change of my name as MOARENLA in my Bank Account and in all Official records/ documents.

I verify and take oath and solemnly declare/ affirm that the particulars furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me by the deponent on 22nd August, 2017.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-8575

Yours Eloquii

Petrol bomb hurled at a house in Shillong

SHILLONG, Aug 26 (Agencies): Continuing the trend of hurling petrol bombs at public and private p r o p e r t i e s, u n k n ow n miscreants has yet again resorted to this kind of violence by targeting people’s houses at Upper Mawprem in Shillong during the wee hours of Saturday.

According to the East Khasi Hills district police chief Davis NR Marak, unknown miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a house belonging to one Joydeep Paul located at Upper Mawprem at around 2.30 am on Saturday. Only minor damages were reported as the fire was doused at the nick of time.

Sources informed that Joydeep Paul is the general secretary of the UDP youth wing in Mawprem.

Marak further informed that police are investigating into the matter to find out whether this incident is just

some random case or is it connected to the earlier arson cases in the capital city.

It may be mentioned that the state witnessed a spate of arson cases across Ri Bhoi district and some parts of Shillong following the decision of the government to give a green signal to the railway project in the state.

Gover nment properties and offices were burned down, tea estate went up in flame, vehicles torched in several places in Ri Bhoi district and Shillong, though no causalities have been reported in these cases so far.

It may be reminded that so far, the police had arrested several members of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), a pressure group which is spearheading the protest against railways sans ILP. The eight KSU members were released on bail just recently.

Assam Rifles personnel with school children during the ‘Magic Monsoon’ drive.

D i m a p u r , Aug 2 6 (NPN): The Changlang Battalion under the aegis o f DA O D i v i s i o n i n conjunction with DHFL Pramerica Co Ltd launched the “Magic Monsoon” drive in Changland district, Arunachal Pradesh. In a series of programmes carried out over a fortnight, the security forces reached out to numerous schools in

I Shri Hogheshe Sema, alias Hokishe Sema, son of Lt. Khaive permanent resident of Keltomi Village under Zunheboto district and serving at Nagaland Police, do hereby affirm and declares as follows 1. That I am bonafide law abiding citizen of India.

2. That in my Service record book my name is entered as Hogheshe Sema and in my bank account pass book my name is entered as Hokishe Sema.

3. Whereas Hogheshe Sema and Hokishe Sema refers to my name or the same person only.

4. That hence forth my official name shall be used as Hokishe Sema in all my official documents and purposes.

5. That this affidavit is made to clarify/rectify my different names and through this present be it known to all concerned and make commission/omission/acceptance/change of my name as Hokishe Sema in all official documents and intends.

Deponent I verify that the above mentioned statements declared by me from para 1 to 5 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no material is concealed therein.

Judicial Magistrate First Class Regd. 92/15, Date : 30/04/15 Regd. No. 4083/2017

To my Dearest Elo I‘m so glad to have such an amazing person in my life! Thank you for being always there for me.

May your special day bring you a huge joy and a true happiness!

Happy Birthday love. God bless

Security forces conduct ‘Magic Monsoon’ drive in Arunachal

AFFIDAVIT CORRECTION OF NAME

Date : 02/07/2015

Shri. K. Kakheto Sema, S/o Khekuto Sema permanent resident of Atoizu Town under Zunheboto District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly swear and oath and declared as under.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Sema (Naga) Tribe and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That due to clerical error/mistake in my appointment order, my name was inadvertently entered and recorded as K. Kakheto Chishi which should be written as K. Kakheto Sema.

3. That in my SBI Zunheboto Branch bearing Account No. 11736641233, my name is wrongly entered and recorded as Kakheto Chishi, which I would like to rectify as K. Kakheto Sema.

4. That through this declaration, I shall rectify the use of my name as K. Kakheto Sema for all official and legal process and in all proceedings.

5. That the above mentioned name refers to one and same person.

6. That the statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

Deponent/Declaration Solemnly affirm and declare an oath before me Y. Katovi Awomi Advocate nd Notice Public Zunheboto on this day 2 June 2015 at Zunheboto, Nagaland.

Magistrate/Notary Public DP-8571

president Gicho Kabak, who is also the President of Tibet Support Group of Arunachal Pradesh, appreciate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju for adopting the Tibetan refugee rehabilitation Policy on humanitarian ground.

The par ty fur ther appreciated the decision of the state cabinet to implement the policy in the state.

In order to streamline the process of facilities to be given to the Tibetan refugees, the Centre had formalized the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy 2014 and accordingly directed the Arunachal Pradesh government to implement the same, he said.

4 NLFT militants surrender

M’laya politicos take to social media to connect with people

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME

Regd. No. 1096/2017

NPP urges people not to worry over Tibetan rehab policy

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Kamrup district administration conducting a drive to demolish illegal constructions at Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, Batagoli in Guwahati. (PTI)

We detained around eight persons, and two of them were arrested so far,” a police official said.

A bench of the Gauhati High Court comprising Chief Justice Ajit Singh and Justice Manojit Bhuyan h a d o n Au g u s t 2 l a s t granted a month’s time to the government to evict encroachers.

The High Court had taken up the suo moto PIL in 2013 following a letter written by NGO Early Birds to the Chief Justice detailing how the area of the sanctuary was shrinking rapidly due to the encroachments.

The number of encroachers inside the sanctuary could be over 6,000. A recent joint survey had revealed that the area under encroachment could be around 500 hectares.

The number of households would be over 1,414 in 34 locations.

The eviction operation is expected to continue for a few days.

Meanwhile, hearing a petition, the Gauhati High Court has ordered a suo moto in case of 25 families of Yusufnagar. The district administration said the case of these families is being looked into, but the eviction elsewhere inside the sanctuary will continue.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, august 27, 2017

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 28.07.2017

FOR NAME CLARIFICATION I, Shri A. ATOLI SEMA alias ATOLI SEMA, resident of New Colony, Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide Indian citizen.

2. That my correct official name is A.ATOLI SEMA which is entered in all my official records/ documents, whereas in my Bank Account of SBI, Zunheboto Branch, Nagaland, bearing A/C. No.11736603423, my name is entered in short as ATOLI SEMA. 3. And whereas A.ATOLI SEMA alias ATOLI SEMA, refers to my name or the same and one person only.

4. That henceforth my name shall be used as A.ATOLI SEMA. 5. That this Affidavit is made to declare my different name and through these presents and strength be it known to all concerned for commission/ correction/ acceptance/ change of my name as A.ATOLI SEMA in my Bank Account and in all official records/ documents.

I, verify and take oath and solemnly declare/ affirm that the particulars furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me by the deponent on 25th July, 2017.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-8578(B)

the district and distributed varied stores ranging from stationery to umbrellas to young students in the insurgency-infested district.

The effort was the outcome of months of planning between security forces and DHFL Pramerica, a cor porate enterprise dedicated to such noble endeavors.

The drive was conducted in four phases Regd. No. 84

at Bapuji Gover nment Primary School, Old Changlang Primary School, Ke n g h u G ove r n m e n t Primary School and D School of Changlang district. During the event, the Changlang Battalion distributed stationer y, m o s q u i t o n e t , wa s t e baskets, umbrellas, caps and other items to 160 students in these schools.

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Date : 24.08.17

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Date : 24/08/17

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Smti. I Vinili Sema, D/o Z Ilhokhu Sema permanent resident of Shena New Village District Zunheboto Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare an oath as under: 1. That I am bonafide citizen of India, belonging to SUMI (NAGA) Community permanent resident of the above mention address.

2. That my actual name is I Vinili Sema but due to ignorance and mistaken my name in inadvertently entered and recorded as Vinili Chishi in my Bank Passbook A/C No. 11736625970.

3. That the above mention names I Vinili Sema and Vinili Chishi are one and same person which is referred to me.

4. That, from the date of the declaration, my name shall be used as I Vinili Sema for all official purpose and legal proceeding and at all times and occasions, same as in my Service Book.

5. That the statements made in para 1- 4 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this......... day of............... 2017 at Zunheboto Nagaland.

First Class Magistrate DP-8570(B) Zunheboto, Nagaland Regd. No. 83

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME

I, Shri, Shitoho Sema, S/o Qhutoshe Sema, permanent resident of Shena New Village District Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare an oath as under: 1. That I am bonafide of India, belonging to SUMI (NAGA) Community, permanent resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual name is Shitoho Sema but due to ignorance and mistaken my name in inadvertently entered and recorded as K Shitoho Sema in my Bank Passbook A/C No. 31058440332.

3. That the above mention names Shitoho Sema and K Shitoho Sema are one and same person which is referred to me.

4. That, from the date of the declaration, my name shall be used as Shitoho Sema for all official purpose and legal proceeding and at all times and occasions, same as in my Service record.

5. That the statements made in para 1-4 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this ........ day of ........ 2017 at Zunheboto Nagaland.

First Class Magistrate Zunheboto, Nagaland DP-8570(A)

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, august 27, 2017

Police raid, seal Dera chief’s properties; recover weapons

Police stand guards outside a Dera congregation centre in Kurukshetra.

Chandigarh/New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS): A day after the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of rape, police sealed his properties in various parts of Haryana and seized weapons and combustible materials such as petrol.

The Dera’s nam charcha ghars (congregation centres), a resthouse and other properties were raided in Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Karnal and Panipat.

Similar raids were also conducted in Mansa district in neighbouring Punjab.

Police were assisted by army in carrying out the raids, which were conducted following a government

order, sources said.

In Kaithal, police with the help of army sealed five congregation centres and a prayer centre. They recovered about 200 litres of petrol, sharp-edged weapons, sticks and empty bottles.

Kaithal police also seized a luxury bus from a rest house of the Dera, frequented by its 50-year-old flamboyant chief.

In Kurukshetra, the police sealed nine congregation centres after conducting searches. Police sources said 2000 sticks and canes, sharp weapons and kerosene oil were recovered from there.

Talking to HT, Kurukshetra SP Abhishek Garg said 11 people were also

WB govt issues showcause notice over doctors’ strike Ko l k ata , Au g 2 6 (IANS): The West Bengal government on Saturday issued showcause notice to private clinical establishments after a section of their doctors launched a day-long protest here against what they called “a series of relentless violence against doctors and other medical professionals” and complete inaction on the part of the police and administration.

“We have issued showcause notice to the clinical establishments under the West Bengal Clinical Establishments (Registration, Regulation and Transparency) Act, 2017. They have to respond by August 28,” Director of Health Services B.R. Satpathi told IANS. Patients from various districts of the state, who had appointments at leading multi-specialty private

hospitals in the city, were inconvenienced as outpatient departments remained shut in most of the private hospitals and nursing homes in response to the cease-work call by the United Doctors Voice of Bengal.

“Against the backdrop of a series of relentless violence against doctors and other medical professionals and to protest complete inaction on the part of police and administration regarding the violence and extortion cases in various medical institutes, we have decided to cease work completely and suspend all non-emergency activity,” doctors said.

The cease-work was triggered by alleged threats and intimidation by a patient’s kin (at CMRI Hospital) who had refused to pay the hospital bill amounting to Rs 75,000.

detained. Among the properties sealed was a congregation centre on the outskirt of Kurukshetra where the Deera head had a stopover on his way to the special CBI court at Panchkula on Friday. Some sticks were recovered from the centre. In Karnal, the police sealed 10 congregation centres after finding sticks and petrol during searches there.

Karnal SP Jashandeep Singh Randhawa said 15 people were rounded up for planning to damage public properties in Indri and Gharaunda towns of the district. In Panipat, police took control of nine congregation centres and recovered stones and sharp weapons from there. Two people were detained.

Dera followers were, however, tight-lipped over the development and even refused to reveal their identity. In Mansa , a police team led by additional director general of police, special task force (STF), Harpreet Sidhu searched various Dera centres in the district, where section 144 has been clamped, prohibiting gathering of more than four people.

India needs to be prepared: Jaitley Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS): Union Minister of Defence, Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that India “needs to put all its national resources behind defence preparedness”.

“We need to put our entire national resources behind our defence preparedness,” Jaitley said while launching the production of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) designed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) on Saturday evening here.

“In the present geopolitical situation, India is located sensitively. Preparedness is something that India cannot compromise on,” the Defence Minister noted. Remarking that India has “always been heavily dependent” on the rest of the world for buying its defence equipment and technology, Jaitley said it is now growing into a defence manufacturing hub.

PM Modi announces Rs.500 cr as relief for flood-hit Bihar

Congress, CPI (M) demands PR rule in Haryana, CM’s removal

Abhishek Singhvi

The Congress on Saturday demanded President’s rule in Haryana and the sacking of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for his government’s “failure” to contain the violence that broke out after the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case.

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi in a press conference said the death toll figures reported “seem to be false and it’s higher”.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to save his friend Khattar.”

“You are seeing a naked dance of violence, riots on the street,” Singhvi said on the violence that took place in Haryana on Friday.

He said there was a failure on the part of both the Centre as well as the state government, adding that the “nikammi sarkar” (useless government) should be suspended.

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Saturday demanded that Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar be “immediately sacked” for failing to protect the lives of innocent people.

The party also demanded dissolution of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state.

“Despite having knowledge and widespread apprehension of trouble and violence, the BJP government and the Chief Minister of Haryana did not take adequate preventive measures.

This serious dereliction of duty by the state government created a situation of complete breakdown of law and order,” the CPI-M Politburo said in a statement slamming the state government.

Gorakhpur tragedy: Two more doctors suspended Gorakhpur, AUG 26 (AGENCIES): Two doctors of BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur, including Dr Kafeel Khan, who was in charge of the encephalitis ward, have been suspended in connection with the death of children there earlier this month.

Dr Khan, in charge of the 100-bed AES ward, and Dr Satish, in charge of anaesthesia, have been suspended after the state government’s approval, medical college principal Dr PK Singh said.

The probe committee headed by chief secretary Rajive Kumar had recommended initiating criminal action against the then principal of the medical college, Dr Satish, Dr Khan and M/s Pushpa Sales Pvt Ltd. With this, seven persons have been suspended

following the deaths of over 60 children in the state-run hospital due to alleged lack of oxygen supply. Besides the then principal, Dr Rajiv Kumar Mishra, three employees of the hospital and a pharmacist have also been suspended, Dr Singh said.

PM Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during aerial survey on the flood situation in Bihar.

PU R N E A , A UG 2 6 ( AGE N C IE S ) : P r i m e Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected districts of Bihar and announced a package of Rs.500 crore as immediate relief to the state. He also declared that Rs.2 lakh each

would be given to the kin of those who have died in the floods, and that a Central team would soon visit the affected areas to assess the damage. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar accompanied Mr. Modi during the survey.

The PMO statement also referred to Prime Min-

ister’s recent talks with his Nepal counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba during which it was decided that a detailed project report would be prepared at the earliest on the Saptkoshi Dam and Sunkoshi storage-cum-diversion scheme. Both nations would also work on flood control in the border areas which will benefit the region, the statement added further.

As many as 21 districts of Bihar have been inundated by the flood waters, which affected 1.67 crore people, with the death toll mounting to 418. The state government has opened hundreds of relief camps and community kitchens for the flood-hit people. Several teams of the National Disaster Response Force, SDRF and the Army have been pressed into service for relief and rescue operations.

CHRI urges MHA to reconsider advisory on Rohingya Muslims New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS): The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) on Saturday urged the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to consider withdrawal of an advisory with regard to the proposed deportation of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar.

The Advisory titled ‘Identification of illegal migrants and monitoring thereof ’ was issued on August 8 which emphasises the detection and deportation of illegal migrants from Rakhine State i.e.

Rohingyas.

The CHRI, in its statement, said the government’s advisory on Rohingya Muslims “runs contrary” to India’s constitutional and international commitments.

The CHRI mentioned that India was a state party to Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which upholds the right to life.

“Under the principle of non-refoule-

ment, countries are under obligation not to send back refugees to their country of origin where circumstances of grave human rights violations prevail,” CHRI’s Director Sanjoy Hazarika said in the statement.

Madhurima Dhanuka, Coordinator, Prison Reforms Programme, CHRI, said that while countries had a right to expel foreigners under international law, to deport someone requires another country to acknowledge his/her citizenship.

“As Myanmar refuses to acknowledge Rohingya Muslims as citizens, it becomes impossible for the Indian government to deport them there, making the advisory infructuous,” Dhanuka said.

The Rohingya are a Muslim ethnic minority of Myanmar who live in the western state of Rakhine. They do not find mention in that country’s official listing of 135 ethnic communities, and are thus not recognised as citizens by Myanmar.

Chhattisgarh BJP leader trades dead cows

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Raipur, AUG 26 (AGENCIES): Chhattisgarh BJP leader Harish Verma who was arrested after the death of nearly 300 cows at his cow shelters routinely sold dead cattle to butchers and traded in their skin and bones, according to police.

The state’s Gau Sewa Ayog (official body for bovine welfare) levelled this allegation against Verma in its complaint to the police.

“The Gau Sewa Ayog’s allegation was found to be true,” Durg inspector general of police Deepanshu Kabra told HT on Saturday.

“Some of the accused have given statements that dead cows were sold to butchers.

Details will come out soon,” said Kabra.

Ve r m a , w h o m t h e Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suspended after his arrest on August 18, is linked to three cow shelters where cattle deaths, allegedly of starvation and lack of medicines, were reported.

He ran the Shagun Goshala (cow shelter) in Durg district; his wife, Laxmi Verma, operated the Phulchandra Goshala in adjoining Bemetara district; and his relative, M Narayanan, was in charge of Mayuri Goshala, also in Bemetara, said police. All three cow shelters functioned with funding from the Gau Sewa Ayog.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 262 Dimapur, Sunday, August 27, 2017

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A godman convict

era Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the Indian godman-rapist and alleged conspirator in several murders has at long last, after nearly 14 years of probe and final trial, has been convicted of rape of two sadhvis in his ashram in 2002. A journalist who exposed the Gurmeet Ram Rahim rapes was shot dead right outside his house 15 years ago. The murder case is being heard by the same CBI court which will pronounce verdict in Dera chief rape case. Hearing in the murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati is in the final stage in the special CBI court. Chhatrapati, who ran a local daily Poora Sacch, was the journalist who exposed the rapes of two women at Dera headquarters in Sirsa 15 years ago. Months after Chhatrapati published an anonymous letter giving details about how women were sexually harassed

by Gurmeet Ram Rahim at Sirsa ashram, he was shot from point-blank range right outside his house on October 24, 2002. Then prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee who received the anonymous letter ensured that the law got to the bottom and after which, the case was registered. Ram Rahim is no ordinary godman but one who is courted and wooed by various political parties because he is considered the ‘vote bank god’ having around five crore followers spread mainly across Haryana and Punjab and also in UP, Rajasthan etc. Ram Rahim has been having a cosy relationship with various political parties and governments in Haryana, be it then Congress government under Bhupinder Singh Hooda or currently BJP chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The fallout of a possible conviction of Rahim was already understood and for which the Punjab and Haryana High Court, trying the case, had given ample warning to the states. When the judgment finally came on August 25, it ignited violence and arson by Rahim’s followers who had already gathered at several places armed with sticks, stones and petrol bombs. The Congress again showed it lacks the killer instinct in politics. This was evident when its spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi when drawn to the shocking comment from Shakshi Maharaj MP of BJP, who had blamed the woman who had been raped by Gurmeet Ram Rahim, for the violence that erupted following his conviction; only said such a comment did not merit serious attention since it was the style of the BJP. Rather than take on the controversial MP known for inciting communal fires, the Congress spokesperson left him off with a shockingly patronising and sterile comment. As a woman, she was expected to give vent to a feeling of outrage. Rather, activist Heena Jahir got it right when she told a news agency “I would suggest that court should put Sakshi Maharaj behind the bars on charges of contempt of court. He is supporting the culprit and disrespecting courts order”. The BJP government in Haryana had not failed rather the Manohar Lal Khattar government is guilty of complicity with the Dera Sacha Sauda chief and his cohorts by not taking preventive and pre-emptive steps to thwart the conspiracy .The Centre has yet to come out strongly against the failure of its government in Harayana and also against the rapist-godman convict who happens to be the party’s god-sent vote bank.

DailyDevotion Are You Ever Troubled?

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you…

—John 14:27 There are times in our lives when our peace is based simply on our own ignorance. But when we are awakened to the realities of life, true inner peace is impossible unless it is received from Jesus. When our Lord speaks peace, He creates peace, because the words that He speaks are always “spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). Have I ever received what Jesus speaks? “…My peace I give to you…”— a peace that comes from looking into His face and fully understanding and receiving His quiet contentment.

Are you severely troubled right now? Are you afraid and confused by the waves and the turbulence God sovereignly allows to enter your life? Have you left no stone of your faith unturned, yet still not found any well of peace, joy, or comfort? Does your life seem completely barren to you?

Then look up and receive the quiet contentment of the Lord Jesus. Reflecting His peace is proof that you are right with God, because you are exhibiting the freedom to turn your mind to Him. If you are not right with God, you can never turn your mind anywhere but on yourself. Allowing anything to hide the face of Jesus Christ from you either causes you to become troubled or gives you a false sense of security.

With regard to the problem that is pressing in on you right now, are you “looking unto Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2) and receiving peace from Him? If so, He will be a gracious blessing of peace exhibited in and through you. But if you only try to worry your way out of the problem, you destroy His effectiveness in you, and you deserve whatever you get.

We become troubled because we have not been taking Him into account. When a person confers with Jesus Christ, the confusion stops, because there is no confusion in Him. Lay everything out before Him, and when you are faced with difficulty, bereavement, and sorrow, listen to Him say, “Let not your heart be troubled…” (John 14:27).

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A great revolution is never the fault of the people, but of the government. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Sunday, august 27, 2017

Post-mortem Democracy: beyond majority rule

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hrough this maiden article, I would like to express my understanding about democracy and its established principles. This is not a politically motivated rebuttal that readers and citizens go through in print and social media on a daily basis.

Readers are also requested to perceive it constructively, as I attempt to debunk the myths surrounding democracy.

“The rule of law is the basis for any democracy. And without the rule of law in democracy, you have chaos.”

— Meles Zenawi Notwithstanding, the other principles and characteristics of democracy, the two chief principles and pillars holding up the very foundation of what we mean by democracy are the ‘rule of law’ and ‘rule by the people’.

Today in every genuine democracy, ‘majority rule’ is both ‘endorsed’ and ‘limited’ by the ‘supreme law of constitution’. Hence, ‘majority rule’ cannot be the expression of ‘supreme power’ in democracy. The general misconception, however is that, we think democracy to be just and only about ‘majority rule’. To further elucidate on the justification: Every country with parliamentarian democratic and republic form of government has its own enacted constitution; parliament and assembly has its rules and regulations and procedures; every office or portfolio has its rules and code of conduct. Whereas, the problem with Nagas in general and our politicians in particular, is our ignorance of both the enacted laws and established procedures. There are certain laws and rules under specific framework and procedural guidelines that needs to be taken into account and consideration. Rather, we indulge in the disgraceful ‘game of numbers’ with no respect whatsoever to the ‘rule of law’. We tend to triumph against any rationality and code of conduct with the exercise of individual’s whims and fancies.

“If it be admitted that a man possessing absolute power may misuse that power by wronging his adversaries, why should not a majority be liable to the same reproach?

Men do not change their characters by uniting with one another; nor does their patience in the presence of obstacles increase with their strength. For my own part, I cannot believe it; the power to do everything which I should refuse to one of my equals, I will never grant to any number of them.” — Alexis De

Tocqueville on “Tyranny of the Majority”.

Subsequently, in between Mobocracy and Democracy, it is the principle of ‘rule of law’ that draws the ‘line in the sand’. The notion of ‘might is right’ are long gone. Those were the days when sword triumphed over pen. Although, now it is the ‘law that triumphs over numbers’. Things have changed for good and it is time we catch up instead of clinging on to our misinformed and misinterpreted concepts, and past understanding of political scenarios. It is the constitution that is ‘supreme’ and no one is above the law. Political parties may come and go but the Constitution, Parliament and Assembly will remain; President, Prime Minister, M.P., Governor, Chief Minister and M.L.A. may come and go but the office, rules and regulations, code of conducts and its procedures will remain; the citizens may come and go but the State and the law of the land will remain.

Unquestionably, ‘Majority rule’ is as dangerous and dictatorial, if it is not coupled with checks and balances by and under the ‘rule of law’.

While the basic concept of the ‘rule of law’ is widely debated and has many interpretations, it basically means a true and enforceable check against the abuse of power, whether this abuse comes from a ‘majority rule’ or an authoritarian government turning into a dictatorship. For everyone’s better understanding the ‘rule of law’ can be also differentiated from the ‘rule by law’.

According to Professor Li Shuguang, “The difference.... is that, under the ‘rule of law’, the law is preeminent and can serve as a check against the abuse of power. Under ‘rule by law’, the law is a mere tool for a government, that suppresses in a legalistic fashion.”

In further assimilation, the other two system under democratical form of government are: (i). A governmental system ‘ruled by men’ is a system in which fallen man directs the course of the nation. This is the form of government where one man or selected few call all of the shots, which is not only dictatorial and oligarchical but also undemocratic where majority rules without any restraints or protections for minority opinions or rights nor respect for the law of the land. Accordingly, any ‘rule of men’ system i.e. mob rule is destined for failure and the nation or state or citizens will ultimately suffer under it. (ii). On the contrary, in a ‘rule of law’ system,

the nation possesses a set of guidelines usually in the form of a constitution, which sets the terms for governing. Only in accordance to the blueprints provided for governing, can any men execute their functions. The constitution is the ‘law of the land’ and ‘supreme’, and everything else must be measured up against it. A constitutional republic is the form of such government where the representatives of the people govern according to the constitutional limits of powers with a constant concern and respect for the ‘rule of law’.

Furthermore, history has also proven that any nation founded upon the shifting sands of the whim of men will always degenerate into oligarchy and tyranny. However, a nation of virtuous and educated people; which is founded upon and holds to the bedrock of the ‘rule of law’ system will maintain prosperity and freedom despite the natural occurrences and challenges of history. This elementary yet strikingly relevant dichotomy is misunderstood and misinterpreted by many Nagas. Wherefore, we have been mistakenly led away from the ‘rule of law’ system and towards something, that was not intended to transpire out of a democratic form of government.

“It is more proper that law should govern than any one of the citizens: upon the same principle, if it is advantageous to place the supreme power in some particular persons, they should be appointed to be only guardians, and the servants of the laws.”

— Aristotle Aristotle endorsed the ‘rule of law’, writing that the ‘law should govern’, and those in power should be ‘servants of the laws’. Long story short; either you play it by the rule or crawl back to where you came from. It is sheer ignorance that makes one think anything and everything is possible in politics. Sliding away from law or trying to outsmart, disrespect or undermine it, will only result in earning the tag of null and void.

Irrespective of whichever faction/party it maybe, legitimacy cannot be established by sole measure of strength in numbers. It should have to follow and go through the due process of laws and procedures. In any event, as a country having set up a parliamentary democratic and republic form of government, with enacted constitution.

It becomes the duty and responsibility of every citizens to acknowledge such laws and

abide by it; for the law of the land is supreme, the law is equal for all and ignorance of law cannot be an excuse.

Our senior politicians are setting up a very wrong and an unacceptable trend upon its citizens and for the younger generations to follow. Just because they were given the mandate to govern for a term; does not necessarily mean they can do as they wish and destabilize or dismantle the whole system or distort democracy to suit your personal interest without any accountability.

Their personal ambitions and enmities cannot supersede their responsibilities, duties and obligations to the people and the law.

Flabbergasted by the recalcitrant nature of our representatives and taciturn citizens, I call upon our elected representatives to stop fighting over their personal ambitions at the expense of citizens time and money, and would like to remind them of the purpose of their being elected i.e. to govern its citizenry and develop the state. It is time they realise how much we could have achieved having cleared all the hurdles by giving absolute majority and an oppositionless government. Instead of fighting and playing ‘game of thrones’, neglecting and abstaining from their priorities, like a bunch of snollygosters.

I challenge our representatives to rise above mediocrity, enmity, tribalism, nepotism, jealousy, greed, selfishness, ignorance and intolerance, and champion the cause for which they received mandate of the people.

Democratic societies are committed to the values of tolerance, cooperation, and compromise. So let us shrug off our egos, greed and ambitions and strive for a better society with a stable, proactive, pro people and pro development approach driven government for better governance and development.

‘Listen, respond and deliver’, should be the Magna Carta based on which our elected representatives must govern and function. Today, we would do well to remember that the ‘law of the land’ is ‘supreme’ and people should act only in accordance with the ‘rule of law’. The proverbial chains of the ‘rule of law’ are meant to bind men down from their wayward tendencies. Let us restore democracy in its true essence.

“Let no more be said of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the constitution.” - Thomas Jefferson Tsali Sangtam, Kohima

The word ‘kempering’

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he word “kempering” (German) is a word of Civil Engineering particularly for the Engineers of PWD (Road & Bridges). This word is not found in a common dictionary book, but from the dictionary of Civil Engineering terms.

It is simple but it has a very profound meaning and a different impact.

It means when a blacktopping road is under construction, the gradient level of the road is carefully built up first in such a way that along the stretch of the road, the middle-line of the road is always built up slightly higher in a mild slope that its two-sides; and the two-sides are built slightly lower in gentle slope than the middle-line. So that whenever rains or flash-floods come, the waters easily flow to sides, and do not store in the middle of the road, or flow in the middle of the road like a river-bed. This is called “kempering”.

In order to have a desired lasting blacktopped road; while constructing a road, the Engineer-incharge as well as the Contractor should strictly inspect, monitor and execute that the gradient level called “kempering” is honestly followed and done first with the approved quality materials and necessary reinforcement. Only then, the surface blacktopping follows.

The Engineer-in-charge and the Contractors as well must check and ensure at sites that along the road the water-ways are properly drained down and diverted into the drainages, and any blockade in the drainages are properly cleared.

Materials: such as : stone-boulders, metals, gravels or coarse aggregate should be hard, strong and durable as approved by the Engineer.

BESIDES THE ABOVE, SOME HUMBLE SUGGESTIONS MAY BE GIVEN HERE : 1) As well as we all do see, at many points, a good number of roadside residents, in defence of their buildings, build up round their buildings, concrete demarcation mounds higher than the road levels, not allowing the water to flow into the drainages constructed at the foot of their buildings; thus, forcing and diverting the water to flow on the roads which brings severe erosion and damages to the roads. And it is seen, the erosions are much more serious on our blacktopped roads than anywhere else because of this mistake. This is to be strictly checked, corrected and stopped with strong legal action.

2) Against the roadside residents who construct their buildings encroaching and narrowing the roads, necessary legal action should be promptly taken to stop and mend them.

3) Random dumping of wastes or dug-earth in to the drainages, and careless dumping of building materials or dug-earth on road-sides must not be allowed.

4) In case of a damage done to the road : i) By a private party/individual by cutting across the road in order to lay a drinking water pipeline, or ii) by a Govt. Department in order to lay a cable-wire etc., all should have obtained legal permission and proper repairing must be redone. In such a case, the Municipal Council, or the Colony Panchayat, or the Department, or the Administration should not remain a dismayed mute spectators. No complain means no action.

The world weather forecasts on TVs shows, the monsoons of North-east India are much more heavier, stronger and damaging than other parts of the plain worlds. It is not going to be lesser in the years to come. At home, we clearly see our blacktopped roads cannot withstand one full monsoon.

More number of vehicles and heavier vehicles will be on our roads. We are to be strong.

I want to politely remind our esteemed Engineers to mind the word “kempering” and its importance wherever a blacktopping road is under construction. I do believe our Engineers are second to none. If others can do, you also can do it, and you still can do better. Whenever, you are given such a work, do it as an Engineer, not like an ignorant layman.

Zapra Chakesang, New Minister Hill, Kohima

Guide to electing our representatives to authority A tribute to late Dominic (Vibale) Yazokie

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od has given one great responsibility to each of us and that is the freedom and right to select and appoint our leaders! This is a divine responsibility! In the Bible, often times we see that God directly appointed leaders.

However we also find that God also appointed leaders through the choices of his people like Moses appointing leaders to work with him in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 1:9-18) or Paul and Barnabas appointing elders in the church (Acts 14:23) based on certain spiritual and leadership qualifications.

Similarly, God has also shared His divine role with us to appoint leaders in the affairs of the world. Therefore, appointment of leaders whether through selection or election needs to be done prayerfully if we long to see God’s justice and righteousness, and goodness and mercies overflowing in our world.

Apostles Paul (Romans 13: 1-7) and Peter (1 Peter 2: 13-17) clearly give the model of God’s kingdom politics as they underline the reasons on who establishes governing authorities and why they were established.

The apostles also clearly teache why and how citizens need

to relate with the authorities.

These same rationales can be used as the guiding principles to form political party and chart political manifesto. However our concern here is to help citizens to make realistic and well informed choices as they prayerfully consider in electing their representatives. i. The first principle is based on righteousness and justice. Who and which political party esteem and would execute truth and fairness in all areas of life like history, culture, economy, environment, healthy, education, religion, society, politics and governance? ii. The second principle is about responsible freedom.

Who and which political party esteem and would be able to protect and promote responsible freedom? iii. The third principle is mutual respect. Who and which political party esteem and would be able to protect and promote mutual respect in the midst of diversities? iv. The fourth principle is the fraternity of believers.

Who and which political party esteems and would be able to protect and promote the freedom of propagation of faith? v. The fifth principle is the

‘fear of God’. Who and which political party esteems and would be able to protect and promote the notion and action of being accountable to God? vi. The sixth principle is about ‘honouring the king’.

Who and which political party would be able to self respect their given authority and execute their responsibility with integrity?

The opportunity to elect leaders to a position which has been instituted by God is a great responsibility! Therefore all our value formations, decisions and actions need to be “for the Lord’s sake”. So there is the urgency for every citizen to prayerfully elect their representatives based on the above principles and not for any other self-centered motives.

This is our mission! This is the key to usher in God’s kingdom politics here on earth in our own nation and constituencies! If not, people who cast their votes based on narrow self centered interests are the agents of wickedness and they are responsible for our broken and corrupted world! The authority is in our hands! If each one of us can be the change for the world we yearn to see, then our future is worth venturing into!

Peter T. Kent, Tseminyu

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ailing from Kigwema Village, but with very few idiosyncracies or peculiar traits, behaviours and attitude of his native people, since he was educated and brought up under the influence of the Catholic church and its people, thoroughly moulded and shaped as a humble, simple and genial person.

As an officer, mostly out of his home state Nagaland and returned at a later stage of his career, he was appreciated and admired by one and all for his humble life, readiness to

treat and help all people equally and ever with a broad radiant smiling demeanour.

A rare soul of true education, civility and service. Gone off too early, but leaves behind an incredible legacy for young generation to emulate. Your call-name was Vibale (Goodness Personified). I bid you adieu. Vivolieluo… Goodbye, Vibale.

Dr. Dietho-o, South Corner AG Road, Kohima

Reader’s Post

Intervention of state vigilance commission

Sir,

We, the general public of Peshu village Thonoknyu sub-division, Noklak express our utter dismay on the blatant misuse of MGNREGA amounting Rs. 2,70,30,855/- sanctioned during the period 2013-16 against our village as per RTI information received from the office of the DRDA, Tuensang. However, it is very saddening to know that such huge money are being misused by a handful of people without any notable worth mentioning development taken place in the village. It may be stated that such daylight robbery taking place in our present will not be tolerated any longer without convincing justification by way of implementing all developmental activities in the village. Having learnt the wilful misuse of the said funds by some vested interest persons of the village, we are seeking for the intervention of the state vigilant commission in order to obtain justice for the innocent villagers who aware deprived of any benefit thus far.

Yaphai, chairman VEC

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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8 security men martyred in J&K’s Pulwama from here.

Police, CRPF and Army personnel quickly swung into action and cornered the terrorists and ensured that family members of the police personnel living within the complex were taken out to safety.

By afternoon, the security personnel neutralised one of the three terrorist while another militant’s body was recovered after 5 PM, officials said, adding the firing had stopped and the third body would be recovered soon.

The terrorists had entrenched themselves in all the three blocks of the police complex and were firing at the approaching troops, they

said. Lt Gen J S Sandhu, General officer Commanding of Srinagar-based XV Corps, said it is a “fidayeen” (suicide) attack.

Among those killed four were from the CRPF, one was a constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and three were Special Police Officers working with the state police.

Two of the four CRPF personnel were killed at the fag end of the operation when they were defusing one of the improvised explosive devices planted by the terrorists.

Director General of Police S P Vaid said it was a sad day for security forces who suffered such a heavy

Notun bosti residents repair road

India, Russia to hold combat exercise

Army soldiers block a road near the site of a gunbattle in Pulwama, about 35 Kilometers south of Srinagar on Saturday.

SRINAGAR: Eight security personnel, including four CRPF men, were martyred when terrorists carried out a suicide attack on a district police complex in south Kashmir’s Pulwama today, triggering a massive gunfight

in which the three terrorists were killed. The terror strike took place at the crack of dawn when the terrorists, believed to be foreign mercenaries, entered the police complex in the worst-hit Pulwama district, 25 km

One of the roads under Notun Bosti.

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , Aug 2 6 (NPN): Upset over deteriorating road conditions, the Notun Bosti Council (NBC) and Ao Khel of Notun Bosti separately took the initiative to fill potholes with sand gravels and stone chips within Notun bosti area Saturday.

The initiative was car-

ried out through the voluntary contribution of the residents of Notun Bosti and with the assistance of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC). Notun bosti comprises of five khels namely Ao, Sema, Angami, Lotha and Zeliang. Expressing their grievances, Ao khel Notun Bosti members said it has become almost impossible for pedestrians,

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school children and even vehicles to commute during the monsoon. Aggrieved members also said that the residents have been facing numerous problems due to bad road over the past 15 years. They said that Notun bosti residents including tenants have been extending support by contributing in various ways.

NBC chairman, Jon Ezung, told Nagaland Post that the council, if required, would undertake such initiatives even in the days to come. He, however, lamented that though the government sanctioned Rs. 37.73 lakh last year for road development from Khermahal junction to Notun Bosti junction there was no sign of implementation so far.

In this regard, NBC and Ao khel have appealed to the responsible authority look into their grievances and repair the road before it deteriorates further.

NEW DELHI, AUG 26 (AGENCIES): India will dispatch around 350 soldiers, a multi-role stealth frigate, an anti-submarine warfare corvette and some aircraft for the major “Indra” combat exercise to be held with Russia at Vladivostok from October 19 to 29. This will be the first time India will deploy manpower and assets from the Army, Navy and IAF together for a tri-service exercise with a country.

The aim is to crank up military-to-military ties with Russia, which has been India’s largest defence supplier since the early-1960s but without the armed forces of the two countries exercising much together.India, in sharp contrast, holds several exercises with the US ever year, ranging from the top-notch naval Malabar wargames (with Japan as a regular participant now) to the counter-terror Vajra Prahar & Yudh Abhyas between their armies.

causality. “However, the boys fought bravely and we are only more determined to wipe out militancy from the entire state,” he said.

A police official said that one of the terrorists came out of a building and fired indiscriminately during the encounter.

“He was gunned down on the spot,” the official said.

The authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the district as a precautionary measure.

“He was gunned down on the spot,” the official said. The authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the district as a precautionary measure.

Hope Gov will agree to 19 MLAs’ demands, says TTV Dhinakaran

C h e nnai , AU G 2 6 (AGENCIES): AIADMK deputy general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Saturday said he hoped the Tamil Nadu Governor would agree to the legitimate demands raised by the 19 MLAs supporting him. These were his first public comments since the MLAs handed over letters to the Governor announcing their withdrawal of support to the Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami.

Dhinakaran said he wanted those who wanted to remove V.K. Sasikala as party general secretary taught a lesson. He went on to invoke ‘dharma’, a refrain of deputy Chief Minister O.

T.T.V. Dhinakaran

Panneerselvam during his rebellion, to describe his efforts. “The MLAs hope that the Governor will agree to their legitimate demands.

They are not motivated by money; if they were on the other side, you know what benefits they would have got

in return. They are with me because I am with truth and dharma. Those who wanted the removal of the general secretary should be taught a lesson. Only the general secretary can guide the party,” he said. Dhinakaran emerged from his Karpagam Gardens residence in a car and alighted to answer only one question from waiting journalists. Sporting a stubble, he said his doctor had advised him against speaking, considering a sore throat. He said that he was on his way to attend a wedding at Tirupur. “No one except God can threaten me.

I am answerable only to God and truth,” he said.

High level agriculture team from Arunachal visits Nagaland DIMAPUR: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Trade and Commerce, Wangki Lanwang, parliamentary secretary for Trade and Commerce, Tesam Pongte, director of Fisheries, Josil Taba, and three departmental officials from Tirap, Chauglang and Longding visited on Nagaland August 24.

According to DIPR report, they were accompanied by additional director of Fisheries, Imtitongzuk Longkumer, joint director, Agricultural Jacob Yanthan and other officials on their visit to project sites at Dzuleke, Khonoma, Jotsoma and Jakhama.

Terming his visit as a beautiful moment for him to be in Nagaland, the minister, Wangki Lanwang said that though a small village, the concern and respect for nature by the people of Dzeleke was a big message not for India and Nagaland but the world as a

Arunachal minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Trade and Commerce, Wangki Lanwang speaking at a brief interaction programme with the villagers at Khonoma on August 24. (DIPR)

whole. Taking the example of the system in Arunachal Pradesh the minister suggested on interlinking the tourism industry with that of fisheries to boost the economy of the village. He said that he has learned something new and that is the effort being put into development and conservation naturally.

Later, a short interaction programme was held at Tourist Lodge, Dzeleke.

Minister appreciated the sincere efforts of the villagers in conserving the environment and nature, donated Rs.50,000/- to the village.

Also speaking at the programme, the chairman, village council, Avi thanked the visiting team for their visit and assistance. He appraised that the villagers have set stringent rules towards conservation of the same.

He further sought the assistance from the government

for extension of fishery projects in the village. Organic vegetables and products were displayed at Khonoma village. The team later visited the memorial tomb of G.H. Damant MACS who was killed during the great battle of Khonoma and the Khonoma fort.

Additional director of Fisheries, C. Imtitongzuk said that Dzuleke people were so calm, hard working and honest.

KGOK condoles New public amenities inaugurated in Kohima demise of Vibale General medical camp

Officials along with secretary urban development.

DIMAPUR: Two new pay and use toilets and three community toilets were inaugurated by secretary of Urban Development and programme director SIP-

MIU, Motsuthung Lotha on August 25 at IDSMT complex near new secretariat Kohima.

A press note by Kohima Municipal Council

(KMC) media cell stated that Motsuthung elaborated on the project concept and appealed both the KMC and public to maintain the amenities

Organisations condemn August 21 incident D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s organisations have condemned the threat meted out to secretary of Rural Development, Kelei Zeliang and family members by four miscreats on August 21.

CH Peren: In a condemnation note by president, Chakhesang Hoho (CH) Peren district, Bedusayi Theslou and general secretary CH Peren district, Posayi Nienu appealed all the right thinking citizens to condemn such act and discourage such heinous acts and live a good Christian life for the prospect of our future generation.

VDBUPB: Village Development Board Union Peren Block (VDBUPB) in a condemnation note by president Ilamgong and secretary Iteibambe Hau stated that such act had no place in civilised society and the union also called upon all right thinking citizen to condemn such

act in the strongest term. It further urged the authority to book the culprit at the earliest and give befitting punishment as per the provision of the law.

PDVDBA: Peren District Village Development Board Association (PDVDBA) in a condemnation by president PDVDBA, Kinkeriulung and general secretary PDVDBA, Izwalung stated that the PDVDBA was deeply disturbed by such anti-social elements targeting a person who indeed greatly deserved appreciation for his untiring and selfless services to the rural populace.

It further appealed upon the law enforcing agency to investigate, identify and book the culprit at the earliest possible and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land.

Lamhai apex bodies: Apex bodies of four villages in a condemnation note

by Lamhai Joint Council

secretary, Suamdiyang and Lamhai Lui vice president, K. Adin expressed utmost concern condemns the action of four miscreants who had barged into the residence of Kelei Zeliang on August 21. It stated that threatening to kill a dedicated Naga officer in the capital city of Nagaland has tarnished the good image of our Christian culture. It further appealed to all law enforcing authority to book the culprit under the most stringent provision of the law.

MLC: Mbaupunggwa Lui Council (MLC) Nagaland in a condemnation note by MLC chairman Asap Teilia and general secretary, Ikailung has stated that such act of “goondari” could not be tolerated in a civilized Christian society and has urged the law enforcing agency to book the culprit and award befitting punishment.

properly for the welfare of the general public.

The technical report was presented by additional programme director SIPMIU, Er. Limanaro and acceptance speech by administrator, Kethosituo Sekhose.

The five toilet blocks were constructed at the cost of Rs.92,05,414/- located at IDSMT & Kezieke (pay & use) and community toilets constructed one at north police station & two at upper AG colony.

Earlier, pastor “Breath of Life” Nagamese church, Kohima, Rev. Rajesh dedicated the program and the meeting was chaired by Virul Kikhi, adminstrative officer SIPMIU. The program was attended by Khupi Natso, engineer-in-chief PWD, EE power, contractors, SIPMIU & KMC officials, public and some community toilets beneficiaries.

Dominic Yasokie

DIMAPUR: The Kigwema Gazetted Officer Krotho (KGOK) has expressed shock at the untimely demise of additional director IPR, late Vibale Dominic Yasokie on August 24.

In a condolence note by president KGOK, Viwheto Thorie stated that, with the death of Vibale Dominic Yasokie, the KGOK has lost a very vibrant and dynamic member who had been always concerned for the upliftment and welfare of the association.

It also stated that, at this time of grief & sorrow, it prayed to Almighty God to give strength and solace to the bereaved family members and conveyed heartfelt condolences to his dear ones and that his soul rest in peace.

held in Old Jalukie village

DIMAPUR: Village Health Committee (VHC) old Jalukie village under National Health Project (NHP) organized a general medical camp on August 25 at old Jalukie sector C under Peren district Nagaland, with Dr. Ramheigumbe and Dr. Lungkeuding as resource persons.

In a press note by chairman, VHC old Jalukie, Kebabe stated that, during the program the

resource persons disseminated the awareness on sanitation and hygienic living as cleanliness was next to Godliness.

They also emphasized on spiritual healing and physical healing, and encouraged to maintain immunization records, awareness on drinking good quality water etc.

Earlier, the program was chaired by VDB secretary, old Jalukie, Izi Kenn, and invocation by pastor

Zieroying, while welcome address was delivered by GB, old Jalukie, Gaugong.

Dituing, thanked the resource persons and benediction was pronounced by g GB old Jalukie village, Inrangruing.

The medical team also facilitated the villagers with free medical check up to more than 40 patients, and also provided free medicines to ASHA workers for the villagers.

MMRVCF on road repairing work DIMAPUR: Mokokchung to Marani Road Site Villagers Concern Forum (MMRVCF) has requested the public to cooperate with the ongoing road repairing work that has been taken up by Vertex Construction contractor.

A press note by convener, MMRVCF Imchawati Kichu appreciated the department for taking care of the necessary requirements as well as the Yimyu Ward Committee led by chairman and members for extending their support.

GPPK & Gorkha NGOs observe Balidan Diwas

DIMAPUR: The Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima (GPPK) along with other Gorkha NGOs observed Balidan Diwas on August 25 by holding different activities. Balidan Diwas is celebrated in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by Gorkha freedom fighter, Major late Durga Malla.

In a press release issued by GPPK publicity cell stated that, the main observation by GPPK was held in the evening with joint director of Treasuries and Accounts, Nagaland R N Lama as the chief guest and reserve officer, PHQ Nagaland Milan Sunam as the guest of honour.

In his address, Lama encouraged youngsters to emulate late Durga Malla and be prepared to make noble sacrifice for “our” community, society and country to have a better future. He also exhorted

them to lead a meaningful life by initiating welfare activities for the society.

Milan Sunam also exhorted the gathering.

GPPK Secretary Jibon Pradhan said on this day in 1944, Durga Malla was hanged to death by the British at Red Fort Delhi.

His statue was installed within the premises of parliament which was unveiled by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in September 17, 2004.

Marking the occasion, a blood donation camp was also held, wherein Gorkha youths donated blood. A talk on blood donation was also delivered by medical officer I/c Blood Bank Dr Tina.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by GPPK Welfare secretary, Mohan Gurung, GPPK president Santu Thapa delivered the welcome address. The programme

Leaders of Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima and other sister organizations at WW-II Cemetery Kohima on August 25.

was enthralled with a welcome song by Vivela Club Kohima and Binod Mothey Whwile, press & publicity secretary, Anup Rana delivered vote of

thanks.

It further stated that, in the morning, GPPK along with other Gorkha NGOs of the capital paid floral tributes to the Gorkha

freedom fighters at World War-II Cemetery by instating the portraits of Major late Durga Malla and late Captain Neikezakuo Kenguruse.

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New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI): Gold prices registered a gain of Rs 250 at Rs 29,950 per 10 grams Saturday, capitalising on a firm trend overseas amid fresh buying by local jewellers.

However, silver was little changed at Rs 40,200 per kg in limited deals.

Apart from a firm global trend, traders said, greater buying momentum by jewellers at the domestic spot market was primarily responsible for the price jump. Globally, gold rose 0.39 per cent to USD 1,290.80 an ounce and silver by 0.59 per cent to Rs 17.05 in New York yesterday. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity rebounded by Rs 250 each to Rs 29,950 and Rs 29,800 per 10 grams, respectively.

NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (Agencies): Jet Airways has tied up with Airbnb, allowing to offer a wide range of global hospitality choices to its guests from India.

“The partnership will not only offer a strong and differentiated value to Jet Airways’ guests, but also give momentum to the growth of Airbnb’s footprint in the Indian market by establishing a deeper connect with the new-age Indian traveller, who is increasingly seeking unique and interesting experiences while travelling both in India as well as around the world,” the airline said.

Jet’s chief commercial officer Jayaraj Shanmugam said, “An increasing number of Indian travellers are embracing the fresh and highly personalised experiences that a platform like Airbnb offers. Our focus on being innovative and offering differentiated travel experiences enables us to anticipate the changing needs of our guests and recognize

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The collections from customs duty and IGST from imports post implementation of GST has almost doubled to Rs 30,000 crore in July.

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Name: Bovito Joseph Tsuipu F/Name : Heshito James Tsuipu Roll. No : 10/13 Regd. No : 115009107056 of 2010-2011 University : Nagaland University Dpt. : Pol. Science Year of Passing : 2015

It is notified for the information that my original class X qualifying Examination Marksheet of main Secondary Examination (AISSEE) of year 2001 and Roll No. 3116968 issued by CBSE has been actually lost.

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With this India has become Honda’s largest motorcycle market globally in FY16-17 dethroning Indonesia which however continues to be Hon da’s biggest scooter market globally.

In an effort to keep up that momentum the company is planning to enter the high growth 250 cc plus motorcycle market that is currently dominated by Royal Enfield.

“We have a strong intention to enter this segment in the near future. We have been considering how to enter it with the right product and compete from the cost and price point because competition enjoys high cost competitiveness,” said M Kato president and CEO HMSI. Apart from the lifestyle segment Honda’s also trying to expand the market for scooters to semi urban and rural segments.

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“Imports from South Korea of articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal...;articles of goldsmiths’ and silversmiths’ wares and parts thereof...and coins are restricted,” the DGFT said in a notification. Under the free trade pact between India and South Korea, basic customs duty on gold was eliminated.

Further, the 12.5 per cent countervailing duty on gold imports has been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Accordingly, the imports now attract only 3 per cent integrated GST. Imports of gold from non-FTA countries, attract 10 per cent customs duty.

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C HE N NA I , Au g 2 6 (Agencies): India is now the largest two wheeler market globally, by volume, for Japanese automobile major Honda. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s (HMSI) volume contribution globally hit 32% in the first quarter of this financial year -its highest ever so far.

According to top HMSI officials the company’s two wheeler sales grew 20% in the April-July period -compared to 9% growth clocked by the industry -with scooters growing 19% and motorcycles growing 20% including domestic sales and exports.

“India is also the biggest production hub now for Honda with a combined capacity of 6.4 million units compared to Indonesia which was earlier the largest at 5.8 million units,” said YS Guleria senior VP marketing and sales HMSI.

Gold prices climb Rs 250 after firm global trend

NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (PTI): The government has restricted imports of gold and silver items from South Korea in a bid to check spurt in inbound shipments of precious metals from that country. The importers will now have to obtain a license from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for importing gold and silver from South Korea.

These restrictions are being imposed against the backdrop of sudden surge in imports of precious metal from South Korea, with which India has a free trade agreement since January 2010. Gold imports from South Korea has jumped to US$ 338.6 million between July 1 and August 3 this year. The import in 2016-17 stood at US$ 70.46 million.

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forces and end up harming public interest”.

As regards the Prime Ministers call for doubling farmers income by 2022, the think tank said the agenda should include measures to raise farm productivity, bring remunerative prices to farmers, put agri land to productive use, and improve implementation of relief measures.

The Aayog also makes a case for reform of Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees Act (AMPC Act) and review of the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism.

“MSPs have distorted cropping patterns due to their in certain commodities in selected reasons.

There has been excessive focus on procurement of wheat, rice and sugarcane at the expense of other crop such as pulses, oilseeds and coarse grains,” it observed.

Such distortions have lead to depletion of water resources, soil degradation and deterioration in water quality in the north-west.

month at the moment”, he said.

He said that the Sanand plant’s assembly line produces three passenger vehicles (PV), namely Nano, Tiago and Tigor.

“The production volumes of Tiago and Tigor are substantial as compared to Nano which is very small”, the official said.

Asked about the arresting the falling market share of both its commercial vehicles (CV) and PVs, Borwankar said “there was a issue of customer connect which is now being addressed”.

“We are now understanding the customers’ issues by visiting the dealerships. The sales for June, July and the current month have bounced back”, he told reporters on the sidelines of a CII event here today.

The other problem regarding the CV segment was that the vendors were finding it difficult to give the supplies. They are ramping up production as demand has increased, he said.

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greater formalisation, which will lead to greater number of individuals filing the tax returns. This includes moving towards digital payments and away from cash,” it said.

It further said that the government should endeavour to arrest tax evasion when non-agriculture income is declared as agriculture income. The provision of exempting agriculture income from tax is meant to protect farmers, “non-agriculture entities sometimes use it to evade taxes by declaring agriculture as the source of their income. In order to mitigate the generation of black money, the loopholes need to be plugged”. The document also makes a case for improving tax administration and minimising tax litigations by reducing the scope of interpretation of tax laws.

The Niti Aayog also suggested comprehensive reforms of the anti-competitive regulations as “faulty regulatory policies can have a severe adverse effect on the efficient interplay of market

Kolkata, Aug 26 (PTI): Leading automobile manufacturer Tata Motors is now working on alternative plans for its small car Nano whose sales have fallen making its production not a viable proposition, an official of the company said.

Asked about the future of Nano, COO of Tata Motors Satish Borwankar said “going forward, alternative plans for Nano is being considered. For instance, the electric version of the car. The production of Nano is not a viable proposition”.

But he clarified that the company would not phase out Nano as there were sentimental reasons attached to it and the shareholders also wanted its production to continue.

The official said that efforts would be made to make production of the small car viable.

After the company abandoned the Singur plant, Tata Motors shifted the production facility to Sanand in Gujarat.

“Around 1000 Nano cars are being sold every

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New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI): Niti Aayog has suggested the government should retain the income tax exemption threshold at Rs 2.50 lakh, and take steps to prevent non-farm entities from declaring their earnings as agri income. Three Year Action Agenda, 2017-18 to 2019-20 of the think tank, released by Finance Minister Arun Jatiley, also asked the government to “frontally address” the problem of corruption among tax officials as part of its exercise to curb black money.

Cases of corruption among tax officials “must be prosecuted and disposed swiftly” since without instilling honesty among officials it would not be possible to curb generation of black money. On direct taxes, the 211-page document said that the nominal tax exemption threshold should remain unchanged in a bid to include greater proportion of individuals in the tax net over time.

“We should aggressively move the economy towards

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, august 27, 2017

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I , Vilito Chophi am applying for a duplicate copy of Internship Marksheet of GNM as I have lost it.

Name : Vilito Chophi F/Name : Hukato Chophi School - School of Nursing NHAK, Kohima.

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I, Satyajit Karmakar, S/o Ananda Mohan Karmakar have lost my educational certificates (Matric to LL.M) kept in zipped file (Black Colour with one green stripe) on 23.08.2017 at Dimapur.

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1997 (Indra Narayan Academy H.S. School, Bilasipara) 2000 (Rokakhata H.S. School, Bilasipara)

H i g h e r AHSEC Secondary B.Sc. G.U 2003 (Goalpara College, Goalpara) LL.B. G.U 2007 (University Law College, Guwahati) LL.M T h e G l o b a l O p e n 2007 (The Global Open University, University, Dimapur Dimapur)

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A burnt out house and cars that caught fire are seen after Hurricane Harvey battered Texas coastal areas.

Kabul mosque terror attack toll reaches 40

Iraqi forces free three Tal Afar neighbourhoods

Security forces and civilians gather at the site where a suicide bomber killed 40 people.

Kabul, Aug 26 (IANS): The death toll in Friday’s mosque attack in Kabul increased on Saturday to 40 with 90 others injured, the authorities announced.

The toll was confirmed by the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) which condemned the attack on the Imam-eZaman Mosque and expressed “serious concern” about the increasing number of attacks on civilians and religious places, reports Xinhua news agency. The attack came when two suicide

the city and power supplies were cut, but thousands of residents had heeded warnings and boarded up their homes before fleeing.

When the storm struck again near Rockport, wind speeds had fallen slightly to 125mph.

“Right now we’re still hunkered down and can’t go anywhere,” Steve Sims, Rockport’s volunteer fire chief, was quoted as saying

by Reuters news agency.

Rockport Mayor Patrick Rios said people were trapped in a housing centre for elderly people, where the roof had collapsed and rescue teams were unable to gain access, according to

bombers stormed the Shia mosque during Friday afternoon prayers.

The Islamic State (IS) terror group claimed responsibility for the attack. Earlier reports said that 13 people, including three police officers, were killed and 38 others injured.

The AIHRC said: “An attack on sacred places and mosques is an atrocious, inhumane and illegal action contrary to all orders of sacred religion of Islam, international humanitarian laws and our national laws.”

Bag h dad, Aug 2 6 (IANS): Iraqi security forces on Saturday liberated three neighbourhoods of Tal Afar city from the Islamic State (IS) terror group.

The federal police forces and paramilitary Hashd Shaabi units recaptured the neighbourhoods of Qadsiyah Oula, Qadsiyah Thaniyah and al-Rabie, Lt. Gen. Abdul-Amir Yarallah from the Joint Operations Command (JOC) said in a statement.

The latest advance of the federal police brought the number of liberated neighbourhoods to 19, reports Xinhua news agency.

On August 20, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, also the commander-inchief of Iraqi forces, declared the start of an operation to regain control of Tal Afar and nearby areas from IS militants. Tal Afar, some 70 km west of Mosul, is the last IS stronghold in the province of Nineveh.

OFFICE OF THE

The attack happened near the Grand Place, in central Brussels.

Brussels, Aug 26 (IANS): A man who injured two soldiers in Brussels with a machete and was subsequently shot and killed was carrying a fake firearm and two copies of the Quran, according to a statement by the Belgian prosecutor’s office on Saturday.

Authorities were treating Friday night’s attack, which saw two soldiers be-

H.Q. Emlo, Dist.. Zunheboto

FELICITATION

We the Ghukhuyi Ghami Welfare Society Kohima, with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Z.Tokishe Sema Joint Director, IP&R. Nagaland for occupying the prestigious post as 14th President of Rotary Club Kohima for the session 2017-18.

We wish him and his team a success in their endeavours.

(K. PULOTO SEMA) Secretary, Ghukhuyi Ghami Welfare Society Kohima

The Emlomi Students’ Union would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and wishes to Shri. HETOHO Y SWU, S/O YEHEVI SWU for being promoted to the post of District Soil Conservation Officer (DSCO) Department of Soil & Water Conservation.

The Union further wishes him all successes in his future endeavour.

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President KIYEKHU L.AYE

General Secretary TOKAVI KIBA

KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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CONDEMNATION

Tohuto(Toto)is biologically Sema but uses Hibo as his surname by virtue of his mother who remarried our clan member. However, in relation to the molestation charges at Chekiye village, Hibo clan condemns the act of the accused unequivocally. That the clan does not endorse any anti-social activity and warns all members not to tarnish its good name.

Sd/Sd/Teputhul Hibo Vilboto Hibo President Secretary

comment” on Yingluck’s case and her whereabouts.

“It’s a matter for police to proceed with the arrest warrant,” Wissanu told reporters, adding that her whereabouts “will be clear soon”.

National police spokesman Dechnarong Suticharnbancha said on Saturday police were still investigating reports that Yingluck had either fled to Singapore or Dubai and said police had no new information on the matter.

Winthai Suvaree, a spokesman for the junta or National Council for Peace and Order, said there had been no security meeting to address Yingluck’s disappearance.

“You must understand that the border is long ...

What we know about Yingluck’s escape is only what is being reported by the media,” he added.

Rapri Movi Gen. Secretary Movi, Khel Zhavame Village Phek

Protesters rallied outside a US army career centre in New York in June. 8

Was h ington D C , AUG 26 (AGENCIES): US President Donald Trump has signed a memo reinstating a ban on transgender people serving in the military, which was lifted under Barack Obama. The memo also halts the use of government funds for sex-reassignment surgery for active personnel. But Trump left Defence Secretary Jim Mattis to decide whether to retain existing transgender recruits.

The ban, justified on grounds of cost and disruption, faces a legal challenge by trans-

Meta : Tsungiki Baptist Church Tsüngon : September 3, 2017 Yuta : 11 AM

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Ntena Nzana Evamo Opvüi Phajae, Rev. R. Lotha, Pastor, Tsungiki Baptist Church

gender rights activists. “This policy is a shameful slap in the face to people who put their lives on the line everyday to defend our country...” said Jennifer Levi, an official at Glad (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders), in a statement. “We are moving quickly with our plaintiffs to see that a court puts a stop to this latest demonstration of President Trump playing politics with people’s lives.”

Between 4,000 and 10,000 US active-duty and reserve service members are believed to be transgender.

FELICITATION

The Sote’s Union Education Promotion Committee, P. Khel Kohima Village with immense pride and joy extends its heartiest congratulations and profound appreciation to Miss.

Keneikhrienuo Sote, D/o Mr. Aphfe-o Sote for being selected to undergo MBBS course 2017.

The Union wishes her every success in her life and future endeavours.

Zhazhie-o Sote K-2736 Convenor

Tsungiki yanchü kyon gazetted officers, retired officers, politician, contractors, shishoeden, ntsinran osi okho okho lo esopvüiden jiang topvüna Tsungiki Baptist Church 100 Years Jubilee ji zechia nlan-süta si ewov tsükona Potsow sükhying yana randan ekhüm ekhiv Potsowna ete thüngina eyiloala. Hoji to ntssoa tssona ete mhadongi tara ezüp lia to ezoala. Hoji tsükona nlan-süta ekhüm ekhiv tsükona methaki elio jilo nina ha oro thenrüngle to emathata ni/ nte tsala.

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We the members of Movi Khel would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Sukho Movi, UDC, Nagaland University of his achievement of Governor’s Gold Medal Awardee on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day 2017.

The members further wish him a bright future in the days to come.

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spond to attempts by Reuters to contact Thaksin.

Police estimate that up to 3,000 supporters had gathered outside the court in Bangkok on Friday where Yingluck was due to hear a verdict in a negligence trial against her involving a rice buying policy of her administration.

But Yingluck did not show up at the appointed hour and the court quickly issued a statement saying she had cited an ear problem as the reason for her noshow.

The court rejected the excuse and moved the verdict reading to September 27. It later issued an arrest warrant for Yingluck.

Immigration police said they would arrest Yingluck on the spot if she is found.

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said the government “should not

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who arrived in Belgium in 2004 and had taken Belgian nationality in 2015.

The suspect had not been known to have a terror-related history, according to police.

He had shouted “Allahu Akbar” (Arabic for “God is great”) during the attack, witnesses said.

Authorities were treating the attack as an isolated incident and did not change Belgium’s terror threat level. The threat is currently at level three, the second highest, which indicates a “serious and real” threat, but not an imminent attack.

In June, authorities foiled a suspected terror attack on the Brussels central station, where a man was shot after causing a small explosion.

In March 2016, 32 people were killed and more than 300 injured in coordinated attacks at Brussels airport and the city’s metro.

This is to inform all Pensioners who are drawing pension under Phek Treasury office, that physical verification as per CTR rule will be conducted w.e.f. 11-9-2017 to 15-09-2017.

Therefore, All Life/Family pensioners are directed to attend the verification along with PPO book, ID Card. Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, Life certificate, Non-marriage certificate. Failure to attend, further payment of pension shall be stop as per rule.

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ing injured in an assault shortly before 8.30 p.m. on Boulevard Emile Jacqmain in the centre of the capital, as a terror attack, Efe news reported.

Investigators raided the house of the suspect, who after being shot by police was taken to a nearby hospital where he died.

According to the prosecutor’s office, the suspect was a 30-year-old Somali

SEYOCHUNG AREA UNION KOHIMA (SAUK) The Seyochung Area Union Kohima (SAUK) with immense pride and pleasure extend our heartiest congratulations and felicitates.

1. Shri. Chotsase Sangtam, son of Lt. Ritso of Seyochung Village for receiving the President’s Police Medal for his meritorious service on 71st Independence Day the 15th August, 2017.

2. Shri. L. Lirise Anar, Son of Shri. Litsakyu of Thangthure Village, on his promotion from Deputy Registrar Corporative Societies to Joint Registrar Corporative Societies.

3. Shri. T.Athrise Anar, son of Lt. L. Tokyuse Sangtam of Seyochung Village, on his promotion from Manager to Deputy General Manager, Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation (NSMDC), Kohima.

The Union further wishes them good luck and success in their future endeavour.

L. Likhase Sangtam, President Sekhaba, Gen. Secy.

Seyochung Area Union Kohima Seyochung Area Union Kohima

The Longchem Nokpu Senso Telongjem convey its heartiest congratulations to : 1. Er. R. Lanu Wati - SDO PWD (R&B), Mangkolemba Division 2. Er. Imlimar J.E. PWD (R&B) Mangkolemba Division 3. Mr. Aosashi - SAA Sub-Treasury Office, Mangkolemba For achieving "District Award" on the occasion of 71 Indian Independence Day 2017. The Telongjem is immensely proud of your deserving achievement and wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.

Yingluck Shinawatra

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BA N G KO K , AU G 2 6 (AGENCIES): Thailand’s former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled to Dubai, senior members of her party said on Saturday, a day after she failed to show up for a negligence ruling in which she faced up to 10 years in prison.

Puea Thai Party sources said Yingluck left Thailand last week and flew via Singapore to Dubai where her brother, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who lives in self-imposed exile to avoid a 2008 jail sentence for corruption, has a home.

“We heard that she went to Cambodia and then Singapore from where she flew to Dubai. She has arrived safely and is there now,” said a senior member of the Puea Thai Party who declined to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the media.

Deputy national police chief General Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul said police had no record of Yingluck, 50, leaving the country and were following developments closely.

A Reuters reporter was stopped by security at the exclusive Emirates Hills community in Dubai, where Thaksin has a home.

A Thaksin spokesperson in Dubai did not re-

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CBS. He had a stark warning for anyone who refused to leave town: “We’re suggesting if people are going to stay here, mark their arm with a Sharpie pen with their name and Social Security number.”

At 08:00 local time, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced in a bulletin that winds had fallen to a maximum of 80mph.

Governor Abbot said it was obvious Texas was confronting a “very major disaster”, and more than 1,000 National Guardsmen would help with the disaster relief operation.

MAIDUGURI, AUG 26 ( AG E N C I E S ) : B o k o Haram extremists killed at least 27 people by shooting them and slitting their throats as they attacked several villages in northern Nigeria’s Borno state in the past week, residents said.

Such deadly attacks in recent months have pressured Nigeria’s government to increase its efforts against a homegrown Islamic extremist group it last year declared to be “crushed.”

Boko Haram fighters entered villages in the Nganzai area on Wednesday, slitting throats and using guns to kill at least 15 people while injuring two others, said Modu Jialta, a member of a local self-defense group. The attackers also burned homes.

Residents weren’t able to get to the bodies for burial until Friday, Jialta said.

Suspected Boko Haram fighters also attacked in the Guzamala local council area on Wednesday, killing 12 people and injuring at least four, said Mai Abatcha Monguno, the commander of the council’s citizen defense forces.

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hotel, a housing complex for the elderly and other buildings suffered structural damage. When Harvey struck close to Corpus Christi, around 22:00 local time on Friday (03:00 GMT Saturday), it had winds of up to 130mph.

Travis Pettis, a reporter with the Caller Times newspaper, told the BBC that strong winds when the storm arrived made the rain feel like “needles”.

“It was pretty crazy out there. The winds, I don’t know what [speed] they topped at but you could barely even walk,” he said.

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AU S T I N, AU G 2 6 (AGENCIES): Hurricane Harvey has slammed into Texas with initial winds of up to 130mph (215km/h) battering coastal areas.

The biggest storm to hit the US mainland in 13 years is moving slowly, with 16.43in (42cm) of rain reported in one area.

Catastrophic flooding is expected, though Harvey’s winds were downgraded from category four to category one.

Some residents are feared trapped in collapsed buildings and tens of thousands of homes are without power.

After freeing up federal aid for the worst-affected areas, President Donald Trump praised emergency services in a tweet, saying: “You are doing a great job - the world is watching! Be safe.”

With Texas Governor Greg Abbott warning of record flooding in multiple regions, Harvey made a double landfall: north-east of the city of Corpus Christi initially, then just north of Rockport a few hours later.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Sunday, August 27, 2017

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upon the youth to shoulder responsibility to preserve and promote the treasure trove of cultural heritage.

Unity in diversity is the essence of our country.

We must strengthen the emotional and national integration by promoting the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, the Governor exhorted the youth.

Governor Acharya and others along with the recipients of the Young Talented The Gover nor apArtistes Awardees at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar. pealed to the artistes and he Young Talented showcase their works. The various performing and folk their guides to avail benefits Artistes Award cer- NEZCC aims to provide art forms of the region. To from Guru Shishya Paramemony for the year them the required direc- create greater appeal and 2015-16 and 2016-17 was tion,” Acharya said. awareness, the function has held at Raj Bhavan, ItanaThe Gover nor also been organized in Itanagar gar on August 25. Twenty urged upon the youth and for the first time instead of artistes from North East Re- cultural troupes to regis- Dimapur or Guwahati, he gion were honoured under ter themselves with Zonal added. the Young Talent Artist’s Cultural Centre for latent Emphasizing on presAward scheme of Ministry opportunities and outside ervation of culture and traof Culture, Government exposure. The Governor ditions of region, the Goverof India. The ceremony underscored that the Young nor said that the North East was organized by North Talented Artistes Award Region was blessed with East Zone Cultural Centre, scheme was instituted to large numbers of tribes with Dimapur in collaboration recognize and encourage each having distinct tradiwith Department of Art & young talented artistes in tions and culture. He called Culture, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.

Bijit Kumar Das HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY (Mime) and Binit Bara TO (Folk Music) from Assam, MR.P. AKHAVI WOTSA Naoshekpam Diana ChaON 27. 08. 2017 nu (Thang Ta-Traditional martial arts), Rajkumar As you attain 90 today, Satyaditya (Classical Mu- the 27th of August 2017, sic - Hindustani Vocal) and It’s the right time to say, Samjetshabam Rushibala “You are Special”.

Devi (Creative Arts - PotWe thank the Lord tery making) from Manipur, for all the Blessings, Zonunchami (Painting) and Goodness and Mercy, Lalhruaitluangi (Painting) He has bestowed upon from Mizoram, Minakshi Das (Lokgeet -Folk song) your life. We pray that God will continue to from Tripura received the grant you good health awards for the year 2015and long life.

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Kompi Riba (PrintLoving wife, children, making - Graphic) and Mugrandchildren, great grandchildren, dang Kano (Handicraft & in-laws & loved ones Painting from Arunachal DP-8484 Pradesh, Kismat Bano OFFICE OF THE (Theatre), Bismita Dutta POUMAI HOHO DIMAPUR, NAGALAND (Sattriya- Classical Dance), FELICITATION Kuldeep Patgiri (Mime), Bedanta Bikash (Hindustani Wi t h i m m e n s e p r i d e Classical Dance -Sattriya the Poumai Hoho Dimapur & Kathak) from Assam, congratulate Miss Roveinai Rangskembor Sculpture Paotei, D/o. P. D. Sele & Mrs. (Installation) and Banshail- L. Ronai of Poumai Naga tribe ang Mukhim (Folk & Tribal for being the first Naga women Music) from Meghalaya, Al- pilot in Jet Airways. yssa Lalrinsangi (Painting), The Hoho wishes her to Andrew Lalrinzuala (Floral excel even more in her future Hand Made Craft), Lalhri- endeavours. atchhunga Fanai (Drawing A. Jotham Jonah Duo & Painting) from Mizoram, President, PHD Gen. Secy., PHD and Ariensa (Theatre), Mannyei Konyak (Wood & Stone Sculpture, Carpentry works, Painting & Sketching) and Limanungdang Ao (Theatre) from Nagaland received the awards from the year 2016-17.

T h e G o ve r n o r o f Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, P.B. Acharya, State Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Er. T.N. Thongdok, State Minister from Art and Culture Dr. Mohesh Chai, gave away the awards.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor congratulated the award winners and said that they were the While being grateful to the Government of Nagaland assets of society. for awarding the prestigious Governor’s Gold Medal to “Our youth are inborn Shri R. V. Ezung, S.P Tuensang (S/o Shri. C. K. Ezung with lots of talents and & Late Smti. Ratna Ezung) for his outstanding service, we potentialities and they must would like to take the privilege of extending our heartiest be provided with ample op- congratulations and further wish him all the best in life. portunities and platforms to From Family members and relatives K-2753

illspraise Music Academy Hostel held a ‘Musical Recital Event’ at Hillspraise Music Academy Hostel on of August 26.

T h e r e c i t a l wa s a monthly event to bring the student forward together showcasing their individual unique talents. Hillspraise Music Academy chairmanManen Jamir, said that the event was held to focus specifically on each music student to adapt and improve their skills. He

Hillspraise faculty along with the students.

added that the benefit of the student participating in this kind of events would automatically allow them to work harder and persevere,

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para Scheme. Each Guru is expected to train five to eight shishyas. To motivate and incentivize, a nominal scholarship is being provided to the pupil and an honorarium to the Master (Guru) as per the norms fixed by Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The Guru (master) will receive an honorarium of Rs 5000 per month, the accompanist will receive Rs 2500 per month and shishya will be receiving Rs 1000 per month under the scheme.

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The NPF 4th Ghaspani I Assembly Constituency (2015–2020 Tenure) held a meeting on 26th August 2017 and resolved to support and to stand firmly under the dynamic leadership of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, President, NPF (M.P, Lok Sabha) and Shri. T.R. Zelaing, Chief Minister, Nagaland.

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Cavani outshines Neymar as PSG win

PSG’s Edinson Cavani celebrates with teammates after scoring during the French League One soccer match.

two before Cavani completed the win at the death as PSG maintained their perfect start to the French season with four wins from four outings.

Saint-Etienne had travelled to the Parc des Princes with a perfect record and without having conceded a goal in their opening three games, but while they were well organised defensively they lacked quality at the other end.

Neymar was not the only sporting megastar to appear on the pitch at the Parc des Princes as Steph Curry of the NBA’s Golden

KDTA conducts selection meet D i m ap u r , Au g 2 6 (NPN): The Kiphire District Taekwondo Association (KDTA) conducted a one-day district taekwondo selection meet at Town Hall, Kiphire on Saturday.

Altogether 40 students from affiliated associations, clubs and schools participated in the selection.

The students selected during the meet are- Achungla Sangtam (sub-junior girls), Wongpanthong, Akhuba and Thsaroli (sub junior boys), Thsapongs, Kiurukiu, Kiuvithong and Yangkhong Sangtam (junior boys).

The selected candidates under senior category boys are Tsaliba Sangtam, Taichang, Lithsachum and Samuel Sangtam while the selected cadet boys are Apito, Limtimong and Akhumli.

State Warriors gave the ceremonial kick-off before the match itself got under way.

Paris coach Unai Emery chose to rest Neymar’s Brazil team-mates Dani Alves and Thiago Silva at kick-off while Marco Verratti was suspended following his red card in last Sunday’s Neymarinspired 6-2 demolition of Toulouse.

Javier Pastore, who scored a fabulous goal in that game, was one of those to come into the home line-up. The Argentine playmaker’s influence

was limited by a SaintEtienne side playing with a five-man defence, but a controversial penalty decision allowed PSG to make the breakthrough 20 minutes in.

Attempting to connect with a deflected Neymar pass, Cavani went down under the slightest of contact from Saidy Janko as he entered the area. A spot-kick was given and the Uruguayan converted his fourth goal in as many league games this season.

Alphonse Areola then denied Jonathan Bamba at the other end to ensure PSG held the lead at halftime, before the second goal arrived six minutes after the restart.

Neymar whipped in a free-kick and Marquinhos chested the ball back into the path of Motta, who finished for his first league goal since January last year.

Angel Di Maria then saw a free-kick come back off the post before Cavani applied a classy finish to a Thomas Meunier cross to make it 3-0 as the clock ticked to the 90th minute.

Defending champions Monaco are the only other team in France’s top division still with a 100 percent record, although they face a difficult test at home to Marseille on Sunday evening.

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Tough Europa League draw for Arsenal, Everton Lo n d o n, Au g 2 6 (Agencies): Arsenal face trips to Belarus, Germany and Serbia in this season’s Europa League, while and Everton have been handed a tough draw against French, Italian and Cypriot opposition.

Pot One side Arsenal face Belarusian champions Bate Borisov, German side Cologne and Red Star Belgrade of Serbia in Group H. Everton will face Ligue Un side Lyon, Serie A’s Atalanta BC and Apollon Limassol of Cypris in Group E. The 22 play-off winners, the ten losing teams from the Champions League play-offs and the 16 sides who qualified automatically make up the 48 teams in the group stages.

This is Arsenal’s first non-Champions League season since 1999-2000, while Everton, who beat Hajduk Split 3-1 on aggregate in the play-off round, last featured in the Europa League in 2014-15.

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DBDAA penalty shoot-out tourney held

Winner of the penalty shoot-out tournament receiving the trophy.

D i m ap u r , Au g 2 6 (NPN): Don Bosco Dimapur Alumni Association (DBDAA) organized the first ever penalty shootout tournament with the theme, “Back to School”.

Past students from different batches starting from 1994 to 2017 participated in the event.

2017 class 12 batch emerged as the winner in

DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF LATE TINUSOSANG (CHUCHUYIMLANG) 27th August

It is on this day, five years ago you left me forever. Still I have the warmth of your unceasing love poured on me all through 29 years of our marriage. You were and still is a blessing in my life.

Let your love continue to guide me till we meet at Jesus’ feet.

Beloved wife (J. Atula Pongen) DC-2006

both men’s and women’s category. The teachers’ team was the runners up in the men’s category. Agay Joseph from the teachers’ team was the highest scorer.

Father TO Sebastian graced the event as the chief guest. Father Joshua pro-

posed the vote of thanks.

Father Joshua also thanked the committee members Imtikumzuk, Anand Sethi, Phutoli, Dr Apong for their hard work and dedication in making the event a success.

He also thanked Imlinaro, Elizabeth, Avika for their generous contribution.

IN REMEMBRANCE of our beloved father

Late R.P. ASHIHO

It’s been 7 years we missed you as you departed from us. We loved you a lot but God loved you more. We can no longer see you with our eyes, touch you with our hands, but will always feel you in our hearts forever.

“Death is not the opposite of life but a part of it”

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PARIS, Aug 26 (Agencies): Neymar for once played a more restricted role as Edinson Cavani scored twice and Thiago Motta once in Paris SaintGermain’s comfortable 3-0 home win over Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 on Friday.

The world’s most expensive player still had a considerable influence, with his pass preceding the foul on Cavani that led to a first-half penalty scored by the Uruguayan.

And it was following a Neymar free-kick that Motta netted a rare goal after half-time to make it

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~Loving family members

(27-08-2010)

CONDOLENCE

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved father

Late Mr. Temsumongba Imsong Longkong 27th August 2016 Late H. Chongying Yinlunghu Born : 20/9/1972 - Died : 22/8/2017

We, the bereaved family members would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and everyone who stood by us through prayers, physically, financially and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved Late H Mhathung Ngullie, who left for heavenly abode on 20/08/17. We sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless all of you abundantly.

Loving son & wife

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Acknowledgement

Loving wife, children and family members

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TODAY IS THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY THAT WE LOST YOU

Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Missed.

“A heart of gold stopped beating.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

However, the fact that you are with God and God is with us, then you cannot be far from us, gives us solace.

To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, the memory will always last”.

From : Deiyin Mongjüm

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You are missed each and every day, for you were someone special who meant more than words can say.

As we face this world in loneliness and fear, the words in Psalm 121:7-8 has great meaning to us and it colours our hearts.

Gone forever but you will be remembered with love, respect and affection.

We only part to meet again.

Loving wife, daughter, son and family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members would like to thank each and every individuals, organisations, unions and churches who stood by us physically, financially, morally and spiritually at the demise of our beloved Late Ilholi Awomi on 22-08-2017.

God bless each and everyone.

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Loving husband, son, daughter and grandchildren

Lt. T. Tongpang Imchen Died on 27-08-2016

After accomplishing of all Earthly task that dutybound you left us for your heavenly abode gleefully and peacefully, a year ago. Though in tears and sorrow on earth, but wiped away all these by your precious memories that left behind. You went away, no longer here. Your influences still guiding us. And we still feel you near. Be in the arms of Almighty till we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born 22.10.1992 – Died 20.08.2017 In continuation on the Acknowledgement on behalf of Late MOAJEMBA LONGKUMER (UNGMA VILLAGE) that appeared in Nagaland Post on 25th August 2017 issue, in our Special Gratitude list, we inadvertently forgot to add the following names, for which we regret and seek forgiveness. Our esteemed readers are requested to read adding the following names.

Dr. Walunir, President, Delhi Ao Senso Telongjem Mr. Nieba Newmai, Commandant 6 NAP. Madel Dawn, New Delhi.

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From : Mum, dad, brothers, sisters and relatives

17/03/1928 – 20/08/2017 We the family of Late Ngutsonyü Nakhro wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the relatives, friends, neighbours and well wishers who supported us morally, physically, financially and spiritually during his prolonged illness till his demise.

A special word of thanks to Baptist Church Jotsoma, Calvary Baptist Church Phezhü Jotsoma and Union Baptist Church Kohima for their prayer and support; the Doctors and staff of Bethel Medical Centre Kohima for providing the best medical care during his many visits to the centre.

To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible for us to thank each one of you individually, please accept our deepest gratitude through this acknowledgement. May God bless you all abundantly.

Mrs. Lhoutso-u Nakhro & family.

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Raheem Sterling scored a 96th-minute winner for Manchester City at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

L o n d o n, Au g 2 6 (Agencies): Raheem Sterling netted a 96th minute winner, as Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium to go top of the Premier League table.

Pep Guardiola handed Premier League starts to new signings Bernard Mendy and Bernardo Silva, but it was a big-money signing from the Manuel Pellegrini-era who proved the difference, as City

came from behind to secure all three points against Bournemouth for the fifth consecutive game Bournemouth, without a Premier League goal before today, broke their duck in fine style with an early goal-of-the-season contender from Charlie Daniels.

Vincent Kompany had seemed to have clear the danger from Dan Gosling’s cross to the left edge of the six-yard box, but Daniels

drilled a brilliant shot from the angle of the penalty area into the top corner of Ederson’s goal.

But the Cherries’ lead lasted just nine minutes, with Gabriel Jesus netting his eighth goal in 11 starts for City.

And the Brazilian teenager created it himself with a quick free-kick to David Silva, and then running beyond Nathan Ake to get on the end of the Spaniard’s inch-perfect

Hamilton equals Schumi’s pole record S P A - F R A NCOR CH A M P S, Au g 2 6 (Agencies): Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton equalled Formula One great Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of 68 pole positions on Saturday with a dominant performance in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying.

The Mercedes driver, who will be starting his 200th race on Sunday, was fastest in every phase of the hour-long session to take pole with a time of one minute 42.553 seconds, a track record.

Ferrari’s championship leader Sebastian Vettel, who is 14 points ahead of the Briton with nine races remaining, joined his title rival on the front row after pulling out a late flying lap of 1:42.795.

Finland’s Valtteri Bottas qualified third for Mercedes with Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, a four-times winner in Belgium who helped Vettel by giving him an aerodynamic ‘tow’ when it mattered, taking the fourth slot.

Schumacher, whose 91 race wins and seven championships will still take some beating, set his pole record at Magny-Cours in France in July 2006.

Hamilton, in his 200th race, was untouchable as he equalled Michael Schumacher’s record.

The German has not been seen in public since he suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident in France in 2013 but a message from the family was delivered to Hamilton by former Ferrari technical head Ross Brawn.

Hamilton took over from Schumacher, who had retired from Ferrari in 2006 but returned with Mercedes in 2010, after joining from McLaren in 2013. The Briton’s lap was more than four seconds quicker than last year’s pole, set by now-retired champion Dutch 19-year-old

Max Verstappen, who started on the front row last season, will start fifth for Red Bull in front of an army of orange-shirted fans making the short trip across the border.

His Australian team mate Daniel Ricciardo was sixth, ahead of Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg whose team mate Jolyon Palmer was faster until a gearbox problem sidelined him in the final session.

Belgian driver Stoffel Vandoorne will start his first home grand prix in last place after qualifying 15th for McLaren but with a 65place grid penalty.

through ball and finish low past Asmir Begovic in the Bournemouth goal.

And Ake really should have received his marching orders on 25 minutes, when Jesus took advantage of his dithering 40 yards from goal to nick the ball, only to be pulled back by the Dutchman.

But referee Mike Dean pulled out a yellow card, despite Jesus’ protests that he had a clear run on the City goal.

Bournemouth, who saw a Josh King effort on 61 minutes rap against the post, held their own in the second and were hugely unlucky not to secure a first Premier League point against City, as Sterling netted his eighth goal against the Cherries in six appearances from Danilo’s cross.

And there was more drama to come,as referee Dean showed Sterling a second yellow card for jumping into the crowd during his celebration, the England winger’s first red card in 162 Premier League games.

Match results Crystal Palace 0 - 2 Swansea Watford 0 - 0 Brighton Huddersfield 0 - 0 Southampton Newcastle 3 - 0 West Ham

Suarez to join Uruguay team for WC qualifiers Rio de Janeiro, Aug 26 (IANS): FC Barcelona have allowed striker Luis Suarez to continue his recuperation from a knee injury with Uruguay’s national team.

The 30-year-old has not played since suffering trauma to his right knee in Barcelona’s 2-0 loss to Real Madrid in the second leg of their Spanish Super Cup on August 16, reports Xinhua news agency.

Despite being ruled out of Uruguay’s World Cup qualifiers against Argentina in Montevideo on August 31 and Paraguay in Asuncion five days later, Suarez will be allowed to travel with his national squad.

“Barcelona’s medical services and the Uruguayan Football Association have agreed that the player will join up with his national team next week to continue his recovery work,” Barcelona said in a statement on Friday.

Uruguay are currently third in the South American zone World Cup qualifying standings with four matches remaining.

India’s campaign at World Wrestling C’ships ends

Paris, Aug 26 (IANS): The Indian campaign at the 2017 World Wrestling Championships ended in bitter disappointment on Saturday with freestyle grapplers Bajrang Punia (65kg), Praveen Rana (74kg), Amit Dhankar (70kg) and Satyawart Kadiyan (97) crashing out in their respective weight categories.

Punia and Rana did raise hopes by entering the pre-quarterfinals, but a medal at this year’s edition of the mega event remained elusive for India. Punia, the reigning Asian champion, lost 6-5 in the pre-quarterfinals to Zurabi Iakobishvili of Georgia in a hard-fought bout.

Rana was up against former European champion Jabrayil Hasanov of Azerbaijian in his pre-quarterfinal bout.

Hasanov was far too superior to the relatively inexperienced Rana and won convincingly by a 5-0 margin. Dhankar also produced a disappointing performance, going down 2-9 to Akzhurek Tanatarov of Kazakhstan in the qualification round.

Kadiyan lost 0-5 to Georgy Ketoev of Armenia in the qualification round of the 97kg category.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, august 27, 2017

Saina settles for bronze at World C’ships Gla s g ow, Au g 2 6 (Agencies): India’s 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal lost her singles semi-final against Japanese seventh seed Nozomi Okuhara as she settled for a bronze medal at the World Badminton Championships here on Saturday.

Saina, the 12th seed, lost 21-12, 17-21, 10-21 in an hour and 14 minutes to the 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, who became the first Japanese to reach the World Championships women’s singles final.

World Championships 2015 runner-up Saina started strongly, winning the first game 21-12 as the Japanese struggled to get into her rhythm.

The 22-year-old Japanese struggled with her net play and a few erratic line judgements to trail 6-11 which became 6-15 before losing 12-21.

Okuhara got off to a flying start in the second game, taking a 4-0 lead but the 27-year-old Saina fought back and equalised at the nine-point mark.

Saina kept pace with her younger and sharper opponent but she got tired towards the end. At 17-all, Saina wasted a great chance to take the lead as she fired a smash wide right.

Saina Nehwal

Then, Okuhara claimed three consecutive points as she showed more energy and agility as a tired Saina failed to stop her from dictating the rallies.

In the third game, Okuhara completely dominated and her fast-paced game didn’t allow Saina to get back into it.

Saina struggled with movements and failed to reach for Okuhara’s delectable drop shots.

Okuhara, the 2012 world junior champion, raced away to an 11-4 lead and afterwards it was just

a matter of time before the Japanese sealed the game at 21-10 and with this a place in the final.

“It was disappointing to have lost the match despite being a game up. But overall I am happy that I made it to the semis after recently coming out of an injury. I gave it my best and I am pleased with that,” Saina said after the match.

“She (Okuhara) started winning long rallies after the first game and that was the main reason for her to make a comeback into the match,” she added.

KFL: Ziekezou SC beat Khriekesa FC 2-0 Correspondent

Ko h i m a , Au g 2 6 (NPN): Ziekezou SC beat Khriekesa FC 2-0 in the last match of round 6 to top the Kohima Football League table with 12 points, 1 point ahead of its nearest rivals United 16 FC League leaders Ziekezou SC will now face bottom placed Power Comm FC on Thursday to decide the title.

In a thrilling encounter played in front of a packed crowd, the players gave the spectators a match worth watching. Both the teams fought a good fight. However, Ziekezou SC took the lead through substitute Vilhoubeituo Yhome in the 34th minute.

Zakie Khrodi, team coach of Ziekezou SC had thrown on an extra attacker in the 25 minutes and Vilhoubeituo Yhome made immediate impact by scoring the goal. Khriekesa FC on the other hand got numerous chances but failed find the back of the net.

After the first goal, both team struggled hard failed to breach each others defense line. The muddy outfield also played spoil sport on the day.

In the second half,

Vi l h o u b e i t u o Y h o m e scored the 2nd goal in the 77th minute when his long range attempt hit the post and goalkeeper deflected the ball into its own net.

Khriekesa FC best chance came when Neiphrezolie came one on one with the keeper but shot the ball straight to the keeper.

Khriekesa FC failed to breach the defensive line as Ziekezou SC earned three important points at the end of the final whistle.

Vinoka Sumi, Hitova of Ziekezou SC and Neiphrezolie Usou (7) of Khriekesa FC were cautioned with a yellow card each.

Kethosituo Elvis Mepfhii-o, Managing Director 3E Kohima was the match patron.

Earlier, in the exhibition match, Kohima District Veteran Football Association (KDVFA) beat Kohima Town Club (KTC) 2-1.

KDVFA striker K. Neibou Sekhose scored both the goals in the second half. The lone goal for KTC was scored by Beizo Solo in the second half.

Before the kick off, a minute silence was observed in honour and memory of Lt. Shiirho Solo and

Players of Khriekesa FC (blue) and Ziekezou SC in action. (NP)

Lt. Lanu, former members of Kohima District Veteran Football Association.

Advisor to KTC and former DGP of Nagaland K.Kire (IPS) was the match patron.

Fixture for Round 7 Monday: 3:00 pm Nagabazar FC Vs

Khriekesa FC Tuesday: 3:00 pm Addax FC Vs Forerunners’ FC Wednesday: 3:00 pm United FC Vs New Market FC Thursday: 3:00 pm Ziekezou SC Vs Power Comm FC

US Open: Federer favourite; hope for young guns India look to seal series against Sri Lanka

Roger Federer

New York, Aug 26 (Agencies): An injuryravaged US Open men’s draw offers the best opportunity yet for a young pretender to claim a maiden grand slam crown but in this most retro of seasons Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will look to turn back time in New York.

With the physical demands of modern-day tennis taking its toll the tournament will start without four of the top 11 in the ATP rankings including defending champion Stan Wawrinka who ended his season early with a knee injury.

Twice champion Novak Djokovic (elbow), 2014 runner-up Kei Nishikori (wrist) and Milos Raonic (wrist) are also absent while 2012 champion Andy Murray and 2014 winner Marin Cilic have been sidelined since Wimbledon by injuries.

Federer, looking to win three grand slam titles in the same year for the first

time since 2007, withdrew from Cincinnati with a back niggle and while Nadal, who returned this week to world number one, is fit, his form of late has been patchy. All the more reason that Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios - to name but three - will be relishing seizing a golden opportunity in the Big Apple.

Of those Germany’s 20-year-old Zverev looks the best bet to shake it up after rising to sixth in the world after beating Federer in the Rogers Cup in Montreal - the biggest title so far for the six-foot-six-inch powerhouse.

Unpredictable Australian Kyrgios has shown signs of delivering on his potential this year, most recently when beating Nadal in the quarter-finals in Cincinnati before losing to Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov, another US Open title candidate, in the final.

Austrian Thiem appears to have left his best

tennis on the European clay, struggling on the North American hardcourts. Jack Sock, John Isner and Sam Querrey will lead the American challenge in the men’s tournament -- hoping to end a six-year wait for a men’s quarter-finalist for the host nation.

The 36-year-old Federer, seeded third, will be most people’s title pick having produced a stunning year since returning from a six-month lay-off in January - compiling a 35-3 record.

Having claimed a first Australian Open title for seven years, a first Wimbledon title for five years he could surpass even those feats with a first US Open since 2008 and take his grand slam tally to a recordextending 20.

Should either the Swiss or French Open champion Nadal, twice a champion in New York, prevail it would be the first time since 2010 that the duo have scooped all of the year’s majors.

Pallekele, Aug 26 (IANS): Having already secured a 2-0 lead, India will look to seal the series against Sri Lanka in the third of five-match One-Day International (ODI) series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. India have taken 2-0 lead in the ODI series after pulling out a three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat in the last match.

The visitors had suffered a batting collapse, losing seven wickets in the space of 22 runs to be reduced to 131/7 at one stage thanks to excellent bowling

by Sri Lanka off-spinner Akila Dananjaya, who returned a six-wicket haul.

But former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (45 not out) and tailender Bhuvneshwar Kumar (53 not out) put together 100-run partnership to help the visitors chase down the target.

Openers Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan had put India off to a fine start with a stand of 109 runs and the

MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane during a practise session at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. (PTI)

visitors will bank them and Dhoni to continue their fine form. The Indians will also hope that batsmen Lokesh Rahul, Kedar Jadhav and skipper Virat Kohli will get back to form after all three failed to reach double figures in the last match.

In the bowling department, pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, alongside spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel, will look to put breaks on the Sri Lankan batting which has failed to pose a threat in

the previous matches.

Sri Lanka will hope batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne, who have been called up for the remaining ODIs as a replacement for Danushka Gunathilaka and captain Upul Tharanga bring some positives into the side.

Stand-in captain Chamara Kapugedera along with batsmen Niroshan Dickwella and Milinda Siriwardana will look to play a key role in the batting department.

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