August 30, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 264

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Assam NRC final list on August 31 Security beefed up; Section 144 CrPC clamped in Guwahati

GUWAHATI, AUG 29 (PTI): Security measures have been tightened across Assam and prohibitory orders under 144 Cr PC have been clamped Thursday in vulnerable areas of the state, including Guwahati ahead of the publication of the final NRC, which is touted as the proof of Assamese identity, police officials said.

The final NRC list, which will identify the bonafide citizens of the state, is scheduled to be declared on August 31.

The steps have been taken by the district administration to maintain peace and public order ahead of after the publication of the contentious list and will remain in force till further notice, officials said.

This has been done as some specified and unspecified persons, groups, organisations or associations are likely to disturb normal functioning of offices, movement of public and traffic flow in

Former minister N. Theyo passes away

Late N. Theyo

KOHIMA, AUG 29 (NPN): Former minister and chairman Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) Netsutso Theyo (N. Theyo) passed away on Thursday at around 8:40 p.m. at Oking Hospital Kohima after a brief illness.

Born in May 1937, late N.Theyo hailed from Thenyizu village of Phek district. He was 82 and leaves behind seven(7) children and 27 grand children. His wife predeceased him in 2017.

Family sources informed that the send-off service will be held on August 30 at 10 a.m. at Chakhesang Baptist Church, Kitsubozou, Kohima after which the body will be buried at Thenyizu village.

Late N. Theyo was the first Christian from Thenyizumi village. He was also a former minister and a member of the First Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Assam police and security personnel carrying out foot patrolling ahead of the publication of final NRC.

the vulnerable areas, besides holding demonstrations and agitations, they said.

In Guwahati the prohibitory order was clamped in Dispur, where the secretariat and Assembly complexes are located, besides at Bhangagarh, Basistha, Hatigaon, Sonapur and Khetri police station areas, the police said.

Section 144 Cr PC prohibits assembly of more than five persons, agitation, demonstration, procession inciting communal violence, carrying of arms, ammunition, explosive substances or weapon of any nature in any public placers or vehicles as well as use of loud speakers.

Currency in circulation soars 17% to `21 tn M U M B A I , AU G 2 9 (PTI): Despite the many an effort to shift to digital payments and usher in a digital payment economy, the currency in circulation has jumped by a hefty 17 percent to Rs 21.10 lakh crore as of March 2019, the Reserve Bank says in its annual report for 2019.

The demand for the Rs 500 bill, which is the second highest denomination after the Rs 2,000 note, has soared the highest and now accounts for over 51 percent of the value of currency in circulation, says the report released Thursday. “The value and volume of banknotes in circulation increased by 17 percent and 6.2 percent to Rs 21.10 lakh crore and 1,08,759 million pieces, respectively, in FY19,” the report says.

It can be noted that one of the objectives of the note-ban of November 8, 2016 rendering as much

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as 86 percent of the outstanding bill useless and had a crippling impact on the economy as a whole, was to encourage digital payments and bring down the use of cash.

But the public returned back as much as 99.8 percent of the cancelled notes back into the system, leading many voices to question the rationale for the very exercise itself.

The annual report notes a 59 percent increase in retail electronic payment transactions to 23.3 billion.

The share of the Rs 500 bill stood at 42 percent as of end June 2018, while the same for the Rs 2,000 notes, declined in value to Rs 6.58 lakh crore as of March 2019. However, the combined basis, the share of the high value Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 bills was almost stable at 82 percent.

There was a sharp fall in the instance of fake cur-

rency detections in FY19 to 3.17 lakh pieces down from 5.22 lakh in FY18 and 7.62 lakh in FY17, the RBI says.

The RBI’s note printing cost has come down marginally to Rs 4,811 crore in FY19 from Rs 4,912 crore in FY18, reflecting normalisation in operations post-demonetisation.

The report says after disposing the demonetised notes, the efforts are now on disposing off the soiled notes of smaller denominations which have piled up.

However, over 21,000 fake pieces each of the newly introduced Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes were found in the reporting year.

The Reser ve Bank will introduce varnished banknotes of Rs 100 denomination on a field trial basis to increase the life of the banknotes and also look at ways to make them disabled-friendly in FY20.

Stay focused and bring talks to logical conclusion: NTC conception was delivery of the child, adding that in the event of obstructing the delivery on time, not one but two human beings would perish. And as abortion was inhuman and very costly, all options would have to be used to help the pregnant woman deliver her baby on time to save the lives of both, it added.

NTC said same was the case of the ongoing political negotiations, whose process should be allowed to conclude with suitable solution in order to let the Nagas have life and enjoy it too as they deserve.

Noting that childbirth was always preceded by labour pain and that there was no delivery without labour pain, the council said the political solution from the negotiations might have to pass through hassles.

And the major reason for those who might like to directly or indirectly obstruct formulation of a solution was to let the status quo, “the existing social and political mess”, remained so that they continued to fish in troubled waters, it added.

peace to the entire region, but also catapult developments in the region to newer heights.

However, NSCN (R) expressed dismay over what it described as “some forces” who were upping the ante NSCN functionaries through aggressive posture in full combat fatigues in blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.

NSCN (R) cited the incident where a youth was killed in Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh) which it said was not only highly disturbing but also an act of regression.

Condemning the killing, NSCN (R) warned that it will not tolerate such killings or intimidations in any manner and under any circumstances.

NSCN(R) said an “intensive internal inquiry” has been ordered to ascertain facts of the incident

and that if any of its cadre was found involved, necessary action would be initiated against them as per the “national azah” and party discipline.

NSCN (R) said such actions would only send a wrong signal and message to the Nagas and warned that this also has a potential to severely affect the peace efforts of both government of India and NSCN. It reiterated that the Naga national movement was the oldest political movement in the whole of Asia spanning over more than seven decades and during which Naga people experienced bloodshed.

It said even though several attempts were made in the past to resolve the Indo-Naga political issue through various accords and agreements, all failed to give desired results. MIP said the situation rather

Yet, NTC asserted that it was confident that such “anti-people” elements, if any, were neither mandated nor represented the people and never commanded common desire of the people.

“Whoever tries to show as anti-solution is nobody but mere busybody,” it specified.

Mentioning that some were perhaps apprehensive about the post solution scenario and even fearing backlash, NTC expressed confidence that nothing would happen as people of Nagaland had been yearning for practical peace all these decades as they failed to enjoy it under “pseudo peace”. “... and the people know well that only political solution can provide that genuine peace in Nagaland, but not the status quo. The expected solution is not going to confuse or surprise anyone. Besides, handling the post solution situation, if any, is the collective responsibility of all the stakeholders,” the representation added.

NEW DELHI, AUG 29 (PTI): Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched a web portal ‘Shagun’, which links over 15 lakh schools across the country, to provide all information on school education. The schools have been geo-tagged and all the data provided by them can be accessed through this portal.

Shagun is an important initiative and through this portal, more than 2.3 lakh educational websites can be integrated, Pokhriyal said.

According to HRD officials, there will also be a third-party verification of the information provided by schools and websites of 1,200 Kendriya Vidyalayas, 600 Navodaya Vidyalayas, 18,000 CBSE-affiliated schools, 30 SCERTs, 19,000 organisations affiliated with NCTE among others are integrated with the portal.

“Report cards of 15 lakh schools will be available on the newly created junction. The portal seeks to connect approximately 92 lakh teachers and 26 crore students...,” the official said.

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 9 (NPN): Urging Nagaland Governor and Centre’s Interlocutor in Naga peace talks, RN Ravi to proceed with the process of ending the political negotiations with solution as scheduled, Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) said it was time for Government of India and Naga negotiators to stay focused and give importance to the logical conclusion, rather than to anti-talks and anti-solution elements, if any.

N o t i n g h ow R av i landed in the scene when uncertainties loomed large as several years of political negotiations had failed to yield anything, NTC in a representation to the governor lauded him for tackling the situation with perseverance and nurturing the negotiations to the present state. So, having come thus far, the council implored him to ensure that the existing tempo was never hampered.

Likening the political negotiations with conceiving of a child by a woman, the council stated that the natural end result of the

EJC threatens road blockade

RN Ravi discuss road NACF decries poor projects with Gadkari road condition

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 9 (NPN): Expressing dismay over government apathy towards their long-standing demand for improving 18km road from Khubokita via KPA engineering college, Atoizu ADC HQ to Khitsakita NH 702, the Emlo-to Joint Council (EJC) has threatened to impose road blockade along that stretch.

In a press release, EJC chairman Hetoi Zhimo and advisor Khehokhu Kiba said that the joint council in October 2018 had written to the PWD minister, MLA 32 Atoizu A/C, commissioner & secretary PWD, chief engineer PWD (R&B), ADC Atoizu and executive engineer PWD (R&B) Atoizu division demanding construction of road without delay. However, there was not positive response till date.

EJC also stated that the fund which was to be sanctioned for the road has not been released even after a lapse of two years. (Cont’d on p-7)

R.N Ravi with Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi.

DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Thursday met with the Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari at Transport Bhavan, New Delhi.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, a review of the status of 14 road projects under NHIDCL in Nagaland was taken during the meeting with special focus on Dimapur-Kohima four laning project.

Gadkari assured that all possible measures would be taken to ensure completion of the projects on time.

Governor Ravi would periodically review the status of the projects with all concerned including the senior officials of NHIDCL to monitor the progress. The meeting was also attended by chairman NHIDCL and other senior officials of the Ministry.

took a more violent turn spearheaded by NSCN, it added.

After many decades of intensive and extensive military showdown, NSCN (R) said Government of India finally recognised the “Indo-Naga” conflict as a political and not military issue and saw the need to resolve the issue through political approach and not through military warfare.

It said this led to lifting of the ban on NSCN and both the government of India and the organisation entered into a ceasefire agreement, followed by political negotiations at the highest level.

It said that today and after many years of political talks, the Nagas and government of India were closer than ever before to resolve the “Indo-Naga” imbroglio.

group of Naga interlocutors

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 9 (NPN): A new group styles as ‘The Naga Rising’ (TNR) has suggested to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately appoint a group of Naga interlocutors for early conclusion of the peace talks and help avoid the risk of the negotiations breaking down.

In the memorandum, TNR said the Naga interlocutors should be chosen on the basis of their wide acceptability and ability to unify the Naga socio-political divide and who would work alongside government of India’s Interlocutor and gover nor of Nagaland R.N.Ravi.

TNR said the Naga interlocutors would help facilitate a sustained dialogue – even beyond the solution – among a larger (Cont’d on p-7) pool of stakeholders in a

(Cont’d on p-7)

DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): Niuland Area Citizen Forum (NACF) Thursday strongly decried poor condition of road between 4th Mile Junction to Niuland Town, saying the road stretch has almost become unmotorable due to negligence for years.

In a press release, NACF president Kakishe Shikhu Achumi, and information and publicity secretary Soul Kiho pointed out that the road, which connects many villages under Ghaspani-2 and Ghaspani-1 assembly constituencies, was also used by Ralan area commuters. During emergency road diversion, the forum also said the road was used as a bypass from Dimapur to Kohima via Zadima. “The roads here are in terrible conditions due to negligence for many years,” NACF said, adding that the potholes on the road were a major cause of concern.

The forum asserted that Niuland being ADC Hqs has many government offices and educational institutions and most of the staff commute between Dimapur and Niuland on a daily basis. Therefore, it urged the responsible department/ministry to intervene and take concrete measures at the earliest.

NSCN (R) urges Nagas to support peaceful solution TNR suggests PM to appoint

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 9 (NPN): NSCN (Reformation) has called upon the people to support both government of India and the NSCN to resolve the long-pending issue at the (Cont’d on p-7) earliest.

In a statement, NSCN (R) through its MIP expressed happiness that after decades of bloodshed, Nagas were finally preparing to embrace an acceptable solution and logical conclusion based on “contemporary reality” with all Naga stakeholders while keeping in mind the historical and political rights of the Nagas.

NSCN(R) hoped Nagas would not miss the opportunity by supporting both government of India and NSCN to resolve the “I’m charged every time long-pending issue at the I use my own money. earliest.

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The state police on Thursday appealed to the people not to believe in rumours as some elements are trying to create confusion. The government has ensured adequate safeguards for people, whose name may not appear in the final NRC, it said. “Safety of citizens is our top priority,” the Assam police tweeted.

The force also issued a five-point advisory stating that persons whose names are not in the NRC will not be declared as foreigners and can appeal to the Foreigners Tribunals. The time limit for doing so has been increased form 60 days to 120 days and the government will provide legal aid through

the district legal service authority to the needy who are excluded from the NRC. Besides, the number of Foreigners Tribunals have been increased and are being set up at convenient locations.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had on August 23 reviewed the law and order situation of the state with the deputy commissioners and superintendents of police where he had directed them to maintain close relations with the influential persons and opinion makers to ensure that there is no misunderstanding among the people about the NRC process.

Appealing to the people to maintain peace, he said, “A government is there in Assam to look after people’s interest. All are living here with unity and honour ...

We are confident that all sections of society will come forward to maintain peace and tranquility for all times to come”. In the complete draft of the NRC, which was published in July last year, names of 40,07,707 people were excluded. It had which contained names of 2,89,83,677 eligible persons out of a total 3,29,91,384 applicants.

HRD launches School Education portal ‘Shagun’

KMC clarifies on sale of poly bags

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 9 (NPN): Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has clarified that it has not authorised any individual or group for the sale of non-woven poly propylene carry bags in Kohima and that such activity was unauthorized, nonpermissible and illegal.

In a notification, KMC administrator Kovi Meyase stated that certain individual/group reportedly selling “non-woven white poly propylene bag” in Kohima in the guise of having been authorized by KMC. It stated that those non-woven white carry bags were made from poly propylene, which was a thermo plastic polymer and therefore not plastic free.

Therefore, in line with the government ban from all single-use plastic, KMC said non-woven white carry bags also fell within the category (Full text on p-6) of banned plastic items.

climate of transparency and mutual trust, which in turn would help in the successful outcome of the “Indo-Naga peace process”.

However, TNR said the Naga interlocutors would not participate in the negotiations but would only work with the large Naga civil society in facilitating the way forward.

TNR said the group would have a placating effect in offsetting any negative connotations related to the peace talk and help find a larger audience on the perception of an acceptable and honourable Naga settlement. TNR said Naga interlocutors could also hold sustained people-to-people dialogue with neighbours, as and when required, in order to promote peace and understanding in the region.

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Workshop on wildlife conservation

Advisor, Mhathung Yanthan and others at the workshop on August 29.

DIMAPUR: Green Succession of Nagaland State Green-SONS and Wildlife wing, Dimapur division jointly organised oneday workshop on Community Reserve Forests (CRF) for protection and conservation of wildlife with special reference to human-elephant conflicts and mitigation process, under the theme “Peaceful

coexistence with the wild” at Sanis town, RD block Ghar on August 22.

A press release from Green-SONS media cell stated that, advisor of Horticulture, Border Affairs and chairman, DPDB, Mhathung Yanthan, who graced the workshop as special guest, called upon the people to take serious step in conservation of

biodiversity and to create healthy environment.

He expressed keen interest and assured the village communities to render all possible positive steps towards a healthy development. He also stated that instituting community reserve forests will have an immense positive environmental impact on the basic necessities to healthy

Sensitisation on Poshan Abhiyaan

Resource persons and participants of the programme.

DIMAPUR: Sensitization programme on Poshan Abhiyaan as part of block convergence action plan (BCAP) for IEC and advocacy campaign under the national nutrition mission was held at Zubza council hall covering five villages- Sechuma, Keruphema Bawe and Basa, Peducha and Menguzouma under Sechu-Zubza block on August 29.

A press release from CDPO office Kohima stated that, James Ezung, CDPO Kohima (T) gave an overview of the Poshan Abhiyaan and urged upon the leaders of various committees under different

line departments, mothers group and SHGs to take the lead and spread awareness for leading a good and healthy life.

PMMVY team Kohima made aware to the gathering the cash benefits available to the first pregnant and lactating mothers under PMMVY, a maternity benefit scheme and urged the eligible beneficiaries to avail the scheme through the Anganwadi functionaries.

BPM NRLM, SechuZubza block also highlighted various activities undertaken by the department for promotion of livelihood and reduction of

poverty. ASHA coordinator, urged upon the gathering to spread awareness for availing the services provided by the government.

Senior super visor, Reyivolu also highlighted the symptoms, causes of anaemia which is more prevalent in women as compared to men and informed the gathering on its prevention through proper diet and medical intervention.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Keneilhoupfenuo, supervisor, invocation

by Kekhoheizonuo, AWW and words of gratitude by Kevineizo, supervisor.

life. He also emphasized on ecotourism, which has become the highest incoming generating source and could elevate the standard of living for the rural people. He acknowledged the organisers for conducting the workshop at a right moment. Steve Odyuo, chairman, Natural Nagas gave a research based presentation particularly in Wokha

Magdaline’s Scholarship Award 2019

and gave an illustration about two third elephant population of Nagaland habitation in Wokha and the reason for the wide spread of elephants. Based on this, he had made a documentary movie “Roam Free”. He also shared his experiences in conserving Amur Falcons in Doyang reservoir and also pointed out that the supposed extinction of Black Soft Shelled Turtle in 2000 was traced/re-discovered and rescued from Akuk village in Wokha district.

DFO, Wokha, Zuthunglo Ezung, Chonbenthung Ezung, SDO (C ), Wokha, Dr. Thungben Yanthan chief veterinary officer, Wokha and Remphamo Kikon, joint director of Agriculture also delivered short speeches.

Earlier, invocation was said by pastor, Hajung Baptist Church, E. Khodao Mozhui, welcome address

by Jess. T. Murry, chairman Green-SONS, keynote address by Tokaho Kinimi wildlife warden Dimapur division. Vote of thanks was delivered by Z. James Kikon, vice chairman Green-SONS.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

KVK Mon holds STRY for youths

Participants and officials at the conclusion of the training programme on August 29.

DIMAPUR: KVK, Mon organised an intensive weeklong Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) programme on “soil conservation” at its premises from August 23 to 29, in association with National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad for rural youth under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, India.

A press release from KVK Mon stated that, during the training, resource person Imtinuksung, SMS (soil conservation) delivered lecture and power point pre-

sentation on various topics.

Hito Sema, ADC, Aboi, Mon as chief guest encouraged the participants to be progressive farmers while focusing on commercial farming practices to generate additional income and continue producing organic crops.

Hands on demonstration on bamboo binding, laying out of contour lining by using A-frame method and mulching by using weed substrate as measures to control soil erosion were carried out. Participants were also shown videos on soil conservation measures.

The valedictory function was chaired by Imtinuksung, welcome speech

by Kevi Medom, TO (Computer), followed by summarisation of the weeklong programme by the course director. Certificates were distributed and word of thanks was given by Myingthungo Murry, TO (Farm).

Altogether 15 rural youths participated in the programme.

On the first day, the inauguration programme was chaired by Dr. Manoj Singh Sachan, ACTO (GPB) and Imtinuksung briefed about STRY training programme.

Gender sensitization under BBBP in Phek

Kohima: Magdaline Coaching Centre (MC²) has instituted the first annual Magdaline’s Scholarship Exam, in memory of Lt. Nisa Magdaline Pfoze. The award has been designed to encourage the students and assist financial aid through the exam. Forms will be available in all schools in Kohima and also at Magdaline Coaching Centre located at MOR Complex near Lierie Baptist Church, Lerie Colony Kohima. Further details can be contacted at 7005033778, 9366020407 Dignitaries and participants of gender sensitization programme under BBBP at Phek town on August 28. and 7005402371.

Kohima: A gender sensi- lage Development Board, on “Gender equality” and Khekato, UBSI, Potization programme under church leaders, teachers, stressed on the importance lice Station, Phek, spoke Beti Bachao Beti Padhao chairman of VHC & VEC, of equal participation of on “Legal rights on gender (BBBP) was organized by Town Youth Society and women in the decision sensitization” and highdistrict administration and Women Organizations making process. lighted the IPC Code reDr. Limatoshi, CMO lated to women and child.

Kohima: Kohima Lotha District Level Centre for from Phek Sadar and KhuModerator for open Students Union (KLSU) Women, Mahila Shakti za circle villages attended Office, Phek gave a power point presentation on forum (discussion) was led will be holding its 45th Kendra Phek in collabora- the programme.

EAC Phek, Vithwel “Gender Health Issue” by Avikuotho Ngouri, Disfresher’s day on August 31 tion with the department of at Molu Ki, Paramedical Social Welfare, Health & Kweho in his keynote ad- and highlighted various trict Coordinator, DLCW Colony, Kohima. All the Family Welfare and DEF dress highlighted the im- topics on health problem MSK Phek. respective colleges, higher Phek on August 28 at Phek portance of gender equal- such as gender and health E a r l i e r, t h e p r o secondary schools, seniors town. ity. inequality, women health gramme was chaired by and invitees have been Altogether, 70 particiJitsiasa Nyusuo, cen- compare to men and fac- Veposelu Naroh, District requested to attend the pants representing Village tre administrator, Sakhi tors that determine gender Coordinator, and DLCW programme.

Council Chairman, Vil- – One Stop Centre spoke health inequality.

MSK Phek.

KLSU 45th fresher’s day

ZCOs observe 88th martyrdom of Jadonang DIMAPUR: The 88th martyrdom programme of Haipou Jadonang, founder of the “Naga Raj” was jointly organised by Zeliangrong Civil Organizations (ZCOs)- Zeliangrong Baudi, Zeliangrong Youth Front and Zeliangrong Student’s Union on August 29.

A press release from ZCOs media and publicity cell stated that, in the programme, leaders from various civil organisations, elders, seniors leaders, members of the village authorities, women, youths and students from different Zeliangrong areas observed a three-minute silence as a mark or respect to the late leader.

Akham Gonmei, former president, AZSU spoke on the vision and movement of Haipou Jadonang while Ashinpou Gangmei, advisor, Zeliangrong Baudi and former chairman, ZSUM spoke about the history of Haipou Jadonang.

He said “Jadonang” was a social-religious reformer and political leader whose legacy had impacted strong political movement particularly in North East and India as a whole. He added that “Jadonang”, who was wrongly impliK Y M C

RYCD commemorates

Members of Rongmei Youth Club Dimapur and others on August 29.

cated on a murder charge, in order to suppress his resistance movement against the British colonial rule, had never surrendered even at the last minute of his death standing on the gallow.

Athuan Abonmai, president, Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam Manipur & Nagaland) spoke on the present situation of Zeliangrong people, and urged the Government of India to recognise the supreme sacrifice of “Jadonang” and the Zeliangrong people’s contribution towards the liberation movement launched against the mighty British rule.

He claimed that the insincerity and divisive policies of the Government of India, have led to trifurcation of the Zeliangrong people’s resourceful contiguous land and its people.

He further said that the resistance against the British by Haipou Jadonang, under the slogan “Makam gwantu puni” which means “Our people shall reign” has been totally ignored by the government of India.

In this regard, he said India must try to realise its responsibility to address the grievance of the Zeliangrong people who have been suffering for the

last many years.

President, Zeliangrong Baudi reminded the gathering about the supreme sacrifice of Haipou Jadonang and to emulate his path for the cause of Zeliangrong people.

ZCOs also expressed gratitude to all the people irrespective of different communities, caste and creed for their honour and respect shown to Haipou Jadonang.

Haipou Jadonang was hanged to death in Imphal jail by the British colonial administration on August 29, 1931 for his strong resistant movement against the British colonial rule.

Rongmei Youth Club Dimapur (RYCD) under the aegis of Rongmei Community Dimapur also commemorated the 88th Martyr’s Day of Haipou Jadonang.

A press release by RYCD stated that the programme commenced with two minutes silent prayer to pay homage to the great freedom fighter.

Resource person of the programme, RCD president, Thaban Rongmei, highlighted on the brief history of Haipou Jadonang.

He recounted the great leadership led by Jadonang and asked the gathering to be a good follower rather than being a mere spectator. “If we have to give tribute to a great leader we have to work for unity and follow the legacy left behind by the great leader, added Thaban.

The programme was chaired by RYC president, Makuran Dangmei, special folk song on the life of Haipou Jadonang was presented by chairman of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland), Meisonglung Pamei and vote of thanks by RYCD treasurer, Marangdunlu Kamei.

Phek Village Youth Organisation (PVYO) donated wooden benches to NST station, jail, police station and SBI Phek on August 28. PVYO president Thiiputhiyi Venuh said the Organization will be donating more wooden benches in the second phase to Phek Civil Hospital, Fire Brigade and Primary Health Centre Phek village. (PVYO)

Rural Development (RD) block Tokiye under Zunheboto district observed “Fit India Movement” on August 29 at Lizutomi village.

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WEATHER FORECAST august 30

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Agartala A t-storm around in the p.m.

34 26

Spotty afternoon showers

29 21

Guwahati Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

34 26

Aizawl

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Itanagar A stray t-storm; not as hot

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Imphal Shillong

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Kohima

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Dimapur Cloudy, a t-storm in the area

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Cloudy, a thunderstorm

Tuensang Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

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Zunheboto Cloudy, a shower or t-storm

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KD Vizo joins the unity dance group at KSC campus, Jotsoma on August 29. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , AU G 2 9 (NPN): To promote and preserve the culture and traditions, the department of Higher Education has made it mandatory for all government colleges to form a cultural club and organise cultural day.

This was revealed

by Kohima Science College (KSC) principal, Lily Sema, while addressing the first cultural day on the theme “Reviviscence” at KSC auditorium on

Thursday.

She also said that with the initiative of Temjen Imna Along, minister of Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, it was decided that all government colleges will wear traditional attires on every Wednesday.

The move of the government was to preserve and allow the students stay connected to their roots, the principal added.

Speaking on the theme, principal secretary Power and IT, KD Vizo,

STF and AR conduct security drill

STP and AR personnel partaking in the security drill on August 27.

DIMAPUR: A security drill was jointly carried out by Special Task Force (STF) of Nagaland Police’ and Assam Rifles (AR) in Dimapur on August 27.

According to PIB (Defence wing), the exercise was aimed at achieving synchronisation of actions by all stakeholders for security and disaster relief

contingencies.

The forces participating in the exercise discussed nuances of carrying out different types of operations in coordinated manner.

It included establishing of check posts, carrying out area domination, real time intelligence sharing and providing aid during emergencies and natural

calamities. The exercise facilitated understanding capabilities of each force thereby enabling formulation of best practices to deal with these incidents.

On culmination of the event, participants expressed satisfaction with the level of coordination achieved and lessons learnt during the exercise.

reminded the younger generations on the importance of reviving the culture by citing example of Japan, which had embraced modernity and at the same time preserved their traditions and culture.

He therefore called upon the youngsters to give time to their family, friends and practice the good habits of their fore fathers instead of spending their time on smart phones and TVs. Vizo also said that some parents were not

CFTT seeks clarification from BSNL DIMAPUR: Consumer Forum Tening Town (CFTT) has asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to clarify as to why the company has not been able to remedy the “network crisis” in Peren and Tening.

In a press release, CFTT president, A Sibo Zeliang and secretary, Ditalabo Rentta, reminded the company that during the protest staged by Tening Students Union (TSU) on February 8, 2019 against bad connectively, the company assured to connect the two stations by installing direct line fibre optic cable within 45 days.

Despite its assurance, Consumer Forum Tening Town lamented that BSNL has not initiated any work to address the network problem. The forum has therefore, asked the company to clarify as to why the assurance has not been fulfilled.

Farmers of Mon trained on modern tools

Participants with resource persons in Mon on August 29.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural technology management agency (ATMA) Mon organised a training on “modern tools and implements for sustainable agriculture” at District Horticulture Office, Mon on August 29.

In the programme, special guest, District Horticulture Officer and project director ATMA Mon, Eyongol Natso said all equipments and tools will be made available for K Y M C

the advantage of farmers, in order to improve productivity with less input of manpower. He also stressed on the importance of growing together to the farmer groups, progressive farmers and agro input delears.

Dy. PD ATMA Mon, N. S u b e n t h u n g O dy u o briefed the participants on the importance of tools and implementation for easy and sustainable farming.

He also elaborated on

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different tools and farming inputs that were available, affordable and suitable for the hill agriculture.

Earlier, the programme chaired by Nemchaba Jamir BTM, began with an invocation by Ngepsha Konyak.

Later in the technical session, the resource persons Chingak Konyak , Proprietor, Agro Servicing Centre Mon and Mhachamo Ngullie BTM elaborated and demonstrated on the

usage of different organic fertilizers and organic pest control for the farmers.

During the programme, the trainees were also trained on the package and practice of different winter crops.

50 farmers from eight blocks comprising of progressive farmers, farmers friend and group attended the programme. Farming implements and seeds were distributed to the participants.

teaching their own native language to their children with a fear that “local language will pollute their ability to learn English”.

He however, reminded the parents that researcher around the world, had found out that people, who understand and speak their language were able to speak better English. He also called for promotion of local languages among the young people in every possible ways.

He further said that parents should be proud of the culture and teach the children to value it instead of feeling inferior about it.

Viliebeinuo Medom also spoke on the theme.

Highlights of the programme included unity dance, tug-of-war, go-karting, bamboo gun shooting, bamboo stick walking, book sales, etc.

A fusion song was presented by Otto Yepto and friends followed by a play on traditional folktale by department of English.

Kereibeinuo also presented the melodious “Ara Kizivi” composed by J. B Jasokie.

The programme was chaired by English assistant professor Seyiekhrielie whiso.

Seminar on ill effects of tobacco at St. Xavier’s College Jalukie

RRC members performing skit on “ill effects of tobacco”.

DIMAPUR: One day seminar on “ill effects of tobacco” was organised

by National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) Peren under the aegis on the Chief Medical Office (CMO) Peren district on August 23 at the auditorium of St. Xavier’s College Jalukie.

A press release by CMO Peren stated that the seminar was held in

collaboration with Red Ribbion Club (RRC), National Service Scheme of St Xavier’s College Jalukie with nodal officer NTCP, Dr. Sabino as the main speaker.

The seminar was compeered by RRC member, Nhaudaile, welcome address was delivered by St. Xavier’s College principal, Father Francis S. Cheerangal, a special number was

presented by Witinggthuliu, a skit based on the seminar topic was performed by the RRC members and vote of thanks was delivered by Ramisinang Newme.

The seminar ended with a pledge from the students to keep free from tobacco; to campaign towards a better community and to keep a clean environment free from tobacco.

State govt asked to hold seminar on NEP

Dr. Lamech sharing his views on new National Education Policy.

D I M A P U R : Te a c h ers of Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) on Thursday urged the state government and stakeholders to organise a seminar to discuss on the concept and objectives of National Education Policy

Training on paper bags making DIMAPUR: In line with the state government notification on complete ban on single use plastic, training on paper bags making and other eco friendly products was conducted in Pughoboto by district administration and Rural Natural Connect Lazami on August 29.

According to DIPR, in the programme, SDO (Civil) Pughoboto, Tiayanger Jamir told the NGOs especially SHGs and youth that this noble activity can be part of their income generating source. He urged them to make the government initiative a priority and that they should be able to supply the demands of the shops and business community in Pughoboto and subdivision.

Botoshe, trainer from Rural Natural Connect highlighted the ill effects of plastics and spoke on the importance of reduce, reuse and recycle of plastics.

He also gave a hand on exercise in the making of paper bags. Altogether 13 SHGs, Pughoboto Church youths attended the training.

(NEP) before the policy is rolled out by the centre.

The teachers raised this concern at the academic discourse initiated by the management of DMHSS at Elim Hall, DABA office building, Dimapur.

Dr. Lamech, a profes-

sor from Hindustan Bible College, and chairman of All Nations Institute of Medical Sciences Chennai as resource person shared his concern that the NEP was an attempt to bring about major changes against the current educa-

tion system.

He said that there were apprehensions that the center may impose its own system on the state by shifting the subject matter of education from the state list to concurrent list.

He further expressed concern on the areas of secularism and reservation in the new national educational policy which needed further consultations with all the state holders.

Besides this, one-day workshop on teachers’ education was also held at the Elim Hall on August 27 with Butusen Ozükum, a freelance trainer from Shillong.

During the group discussion and activities, the participants were made to identify the expectations of the students and parents, so as to enable the teachers understand the needs of the well being of the students.

They also discussed about the potential causes of distress situation amongst the students and its solutions to reform the lives of children in difficult situation.

Students urged to look beyond govt jobs Correspondent

Kohima , A ug 2 9 (NPN): CEO and coordinator Entrepreneurs Associates, Neichute Duolo has urged the students of the state to look beyond government jobs and venture into business sector.

He said this while addressing the 28th fresher’s meet of Nagaland University Students’ Union Kohima campus Meriema at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts Jotsoma on Thursday.

He reminded the students that those interested in government job should go ahead if they possess the requisite qualification but reminded them that it was not the only option.

Highlighting on the alarming rate, where more than 93 thousands were educated unemployed in the state, Doulo said that in a state like Nagaland nobody will be jobless if farming can be taken up as everybody owned land.

He further encouraged the young minds to be the job creator rather than job seeker.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme chaired by Phongya M Konyak began with

Neichute Duolo

an invocation by Y. Pangtuk Phom.

Presidential address delivered by Rhilo Mero, president Nagaland University Students’ Union Kohima campus, special song presented by Pauna men’s hostel.

Associate women pastor SBLK, Temsuienla Jingrii prayed for the freshers.

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Stakeholders express fear over ‘free and fair’ NRC Thursday. This is going to be an incomplete NRC and “we are scared that the names of many illegal foreigners will be there while genuine Indian citizens may be left out”, he said.

“If post-NRC names of illegal foreigners are in the list- who will take responsibility for this. The NRC State Coordinator should be held responsible for this”, he added.

There are still two NRC related cases pending in the constitutional bench of the supreme court and “we wanted these cases to be disposed off before the publication of the final NRC. We waited for nearly 35 years, why not for two or three months more for a foreigner-free NRC”, Sarma said.

The ruling BJP, which had made “a foreignerfree NRC” a major election plank at both the Lok Sabha and assembly polls, recently expressed worry that names of illegal foreigners might make it to the NRC and also accused the State Coordina-

Tripura IFCAI reassures students from other states AGARTALA, AUG 29: ICFAI University has clarified on the recent incident in the college and stated that classes have resumed.

It said temporary rustication imposed on some of the students pertaining to the hostel has been withdrawn and counseling meeting has been organised by the university authority along with state administration with hostellers to maintain healthy environment.

A press release issued

by ICFAI in Tripura stated that pro-vice chancellor of the University Prof. Biplab Halder held separate meeting with the college hostellers as well as day scholars and requested students to maintain peaceful environment in the University. Professor Halder also spoke to parents of the

students of various states with Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya over the phone and informed them that the present prevailing situation is normal while assuring them of the safety and security of their wards.

The press release by ICFAU stated that the State Government has extended their full support to the University and meeting with students have been conducted by the local MLA’s, District Magistrate (DM),Superintendant of Police(SP), Sub-division Magistrate(SDM), Subdivision Police Officer(SDPO) and State Higher Education department officials under the guidance of Chief Minister and Education Minister of the state on August 27,28 and 29.

Manipur gets Rs 309 crore CAMPA fund for green activities Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 29: Manipur received Rs 309 crore to undertake compensatory afforestation efforts and other activities to preserve the environment. An official source said that the state received the fund as Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) fund from the Centre State forest and environment minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar who is currently at New Delhi received the cheque amount from the Union minister for environment, forest and climate change Prakash Javadekar at a conference held at the Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorbagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi. the minister stated that it was a major boost for the environmental conservation and protection activities in the state to combat climate change. Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday disbursed the CAMPA funds amounting to Rs 47,436 crores to the 27 states among which Manipur was one.

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Shri. Tiatoshi Amer President, DCOAN

Shri. S. Lithungo Lotha General Secretary, DCOAN

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With immense pride and joy, the Drugs Control Officers Association, Nagaland extends our heartiest congratulations to Smti. Imlilila, Drugs Inspector, Mokokchung for receiving the District Commendation Award in recognition of her sincere dedication in service and outstanding performance rendered towards public service, on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, 2019.

The Association wishes her success in all her future endeavors.

OFFICE OF THE LADIES CLUB MOKOKCHUNG MOKOKCHUNG TOWN: NAGALAND

NIA arrests JMB operative from Agartala AGARTALA, AUG 29 (IANS): In a breakthrough in the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) India Bengaluru module case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said it has arrested one of its operatives from Agartala, reports The Northeast Today.

A senior NIA official said JMB operative Najir Sheikh aka Patla Anas, 25, a resident of Murshidabad in West Bengal was arrested from Agartala on Monday.

The official said he was produced before Chief Judicial Magistrate in Agartala on Tuesday and was brought to Bengaluru on transit warrant.

According to NIA, Najir last year was staying in Bengaluru along with other members of JMB such as Jahidul Islam, Nazrul Islam, Asif Ikbal, Arif and others.

An NIA officer said Najir Sheikh and his associates from JMB were actively involved in raising funds by committing dacoities in Bengaluru. “As part of conspiracy they had set up their hideouts at various places in Bengaluru and made preparations to carry out subversive activities by procuring material and equipment for making IEDs,” he said.

citizens were left out”.

Those left out include army and BSF personnel, families of freedom fighters, Sahitya Akademi winners, indigenous people, tea-tribes and many more and “we feel that the government is motivated and are pressurising some officers to delete names of people belonging to a particular religion”, the Rajya Sabha MP told PTI. “We have every reason to believe that the final NRC will not be fool-proof but even now we urge the NRC authorities and the government to ensure the names of no genuine Indian citizens are left out from the final list”, Bora said.

AIUDF wanted a free and fair NRC but “it has come to our knowledge that some officers associated with NRC have been given verbal orders by different quarters to include names of people belonging to a particular religion and delete those belonging to another religion”, party spokesman and MLA Aminul Islam told PTI. “This has been

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The Ladies Club, Mokokchung takes immense pleasure in congratulating Shri Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung for being awarded the prestigious Governor’s Gold Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day celebration 2019.

May our Almighty God grant you good health and success even in the days to come.

Sd/Sd/(Mrs. I. Narola) (Mrs. Alila) President General Secretary Ladies Club, Mokokchung Ladies Club, Mokokchung

to be free and fair”, AASU Chief Advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya told PTI. “The NRC publication is a step forward towards ensuring a permanent solution of the vexed foreigners’ issue in Assam and it is being continuously monitored by the Supreme Court which should instil confidence in people”, he said.

Assam government has also issued a statement allaying the fear of those whose names may be left out of the final NRC stating noninclusion of a person’s name in the register does not by itself amount to him/her being declared as foreigner as only Foreigners Tribunals can declare a person a foreigner.

The Centre has extended the time limit for filing of appeals from 60 days to 120 days and necessary amendment has been made to Foreigners’ (Tribunals) Amendment Order, 2019.

It is for the first time since 1951 that the NRC is being updated in Assam to identify bonafide residents.

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IMPHAL, Aug 29: Manipur health services authority sounded a dengue alert in the state after more than 100 patients including six students of Sainik School, Imphal tested positive for the disease.

Director of state health and family welfare department Dr K Rajo said that the six students staying in the boarding of Sainik school at Pangei in Imphal East district were confirmed suffering from dengue after a series of tests was conducted.

Informing that more than 100 patients from across the state, mostly from the valley districts were tested positive for dengue, he sounded the dengue alert saying that dengue is spreading in the state, particularly in the valley areas.

He stated that patients after being confirmed of mosquito-borne disease, were treated in hospitals in Imphal and the department was monitoring the patients.

He added that the six students of Sainik School Imphal who tested positive were also treated at a hospital in Imphal.

The six students were found suffering from the disease when a medical team

AFFIDAVIT

I, LIDENO W. KIKON, W/o B. Phyobemo Lotha, resident of Longrithong Colony, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur declare through an affidavit No. 332/19 dated 27.08.2019 that my name in my husband's service record inadvertently appeared as "LIDENO LOTHA". Both the names LIDENO W KIKON and LIDENO LOTHA pertains to same and one person i.e. me.

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With immense pride and joy, we the Village Council and public of Phuye Old Village extend our hugest congratulations to Er. K. Khutoi Awomi, Addl. Chief Engineer on his promotion to Chief Engineer (Distribution and Revenue) Power Department Kohima Nagaland.

We wish him good health and abundant blessing in all his future endeavours.

Village Council Phuye old Village K-2358 OFFICE OF THE

KHUKIYE-LUKHAI GHAMI KUPOSHUKULU Dimapur (KLGKD) Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland

The Khukiye Lukhai Ghami Kuposhukulu Dimapur proudly extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Hekishe Sema, Inspector (GD) 111Bn BSF, Satakha Nagaland on being awarded prestigious President Police Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of Independence Day 2019.

May God grant you more success in your future endeavour.

Vihoto Swu President, KLGKD

done to harass a particular community and pacify another as a design has been initiated to ensure a Muslimfree India”, he alleged.

“After Jammu and Kashmir, the target is Assam where the ruling dispensation is set to disturb the muslim community by putting pressure on them”, he said.

C ontroversia l BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev, on the other hand, alleged that Hindu refugees are being shown as foreigners while the names of muslim Bangladeshis will be published in the final NRC. It is only the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) who asserted that they have full faith in the Supreme Court monitored final NRC and the apprehensions expressed by different political parties and organizations are a ploy to confuse people.

“NRC is a legal process being monitored by the Supreme Court to ensure the publication of an illegal foreigners free Register and we have full faith it is going

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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma walks to work as part of ‘Fit India movement’

SHILLONG/ TURA, AUG 29 (AGENCIES): The chief minister of Meghalaya celebrated Fit India-Healthy India movement by walking from his residence till the Secretariat on Thursday, reports The Northeast Today.

“To stay healthy, I think we should walk to work at least once a week, which of course I am planning to do”, said Sangma Furthermore, he also appealed the citizens of the state to emulate this practice as it is not only healthy but cost efficient. He said that walking has multiple benefits, it reduces emission of smoke from vehicles, it will reduce traffic jam and lots more. He added, “I encourage you, in the days to come may be you could walk to office once every week and I think this would ensure that we have a fit Shillong, a fit Meghalaya and a fit India and i think that will be great for the future of our country”.

After JE, dengue hit Manipur; health authority sounds alert

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tor Prateek Hajela of “acting unilaterally in consultation with just two to three organizations”.

“In such a situation, an error-free register is doubtful. It seems we will get an NRC which will include the names of illegal foreigners and exclude genuine Indian citizens,” state BJP chief Ranjeet Dass said.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary even cited data in the state Assembly last month to make a case for fresh verification of those included in the NRC claiming that the rate of exclusion in the districts bordering Bangladesh was less than the state average, “which was proof enough that people have been wrongly included in the NRC”.

Assam Pradesh Congress President Ripun Bora also expressed concern that the final NRC will not be “free and fair and I am saying this from our previous experiences of the draft NRC publication where names of genuine Indian

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Guwahati, Aug 29 (PTI): As the day for publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) approaches on August 31, all major stakeholders have expressed apprehension over how “free and fair” the list would be.

Barring AASU, all major political parties, including BJP, Congress and AIUDF, have expressed fear that names of many genuine Indian citizens might be left out while those of the illegal foreigners may be included.

Similar doubts have also been voiced by the original petitioner- Assam Public Works (APW)- whose writ petition before the Supreme Court led to the NRC updation under the supervision of the apex court.

“As the original petitioners in the NRC case, we are not happy with the process. We had requested the Supreme Court for hundred per cent re-verification but our demand was denied”, the NGO APWs PresidentAbhijeet Sarma- told PTI on

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Manipur health director Dr K Rajo extreme left addressing media in Imphal on Thursday of the state health department visited the school after receiving a report of many of the students staying the boarding suffering from viral fever on August 25 last.

The test results received today confirmed that they were suffering from the disease, he said.

The director said that the dengue often spreads when a mosquito (usually of the Aedes species) bites an infected human.

Regarding the treatment, the director said that there is no specific antiviral treatment for dengue.

Supportive care is used to help with symptoms. Usually, analgesics, hydration and bed rest are enough to help patients through their infection, he said.

If one is suspected dengue, be sure to seek medical attention, he added.

Asserting that preventive measures are the best

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND No. Judl-47/2018-19

Date, Wokha the 27th Aug. 2019

NOTICE Whereas, Smti. A. Mhonlumi Lotha wife of Late Shri. E. Erenth Lotha, a permanent resident of N. Longidang Village, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/family pension from the Govt. and also to close SBI A/C No. 11766580613 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri. E. Erenth Lotha, who expired on 02/08/2019.

Now, therefore, the public and relatives are hereby invited to file claims or objections, if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Further, no claims or objections shall be entertained after the cut off date and the Succession Certificate shall be issued to the concerned.

(K. Mhathung Tsanglao) Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Nagaland WC-308

NOTICE No.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2016-17/560/ Dated Kiphire the 28th August 2019 Whereas Shri. Sansumong father of Late Thongtsithong S of Anatongre Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/ immovable properties of his son Late Thongtsithong S serving as Constable under the establishment of Office of the Commandant 12th NAP Bn (IR) Chingtok at Longleng, Nagaland who expired on 22/07/2019.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. GPF. 2. GIS 3. FBF 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc.

From the Office of the Commandant 12th NAP Bn (IR) Chingtok, Longleng, Nagaland.

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

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way to avoid suffering from the disease, he appealed the people to avoid mosquito bites as far as possible, especially at times of high mosquito activity like dawn and dusk.

As a mosquito-borne disease, preventing dengue is as simple as preventing mosquito bites, he said and urged people to use mosquito net or other means to avoid mosquito bite while sleeping.

Clean surrounding of residential areas and removal of stagnant water in the areas are also helpful measures that can be taken up, the director added.

On measure taken by his department , the director said, “We have taken adequate measures to tackle the situation. We have also sounded an alert in all the districts.”

“The administration in cooperation with the office of the chief medical officer will do whatever is necessary to deal with the situation,” he added.

He said that verification of suspected dengue infection areas has also been carried out. Fogging has been doing in different areas and chemically treated mosquito nets distributed as immediate control measures.

The measures had already started since the detection of cases of Japanese encephalitis as the disease spread through mosquitoes just like the dengue, he said.

According to the health official, so far JE has claimed five lives in the state and 232 patients who tested positive for the disease were currently treating in government and private hospitals in the state.

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Notice is hereby given to the general public of Phaikholum Village, under Peren district, Nagaland, that whoever deals to sale or purchase the Phaikholum Village from any village members, it will solely be at their own risk. As the village has already been sold & handed over to Mr. James Akham & party on dt. 1st June, 2015.

Mr. Daulen Guite (Head G.B.) Phaikholum Village)

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CHANGE OF FATHER'S NAME

I, Miss MOAMONGLA, daughter of Mr. Limanungsang and Smti. Asenla have relinquished/changed my father's name i.e Late TEMSU, which was inadvertently written, recorded, entered and used in all my Educational Documents, Certificates and Testimonies by executing an Affidavit sworn before the Notary Public, Dimapur, Nagaland vide Regd. No:647/2019 Dtd. 29-08-19.

And henceforth me and my father's Official name shall be written, recorded, used, called, known and construed as "Miss MOAMONGLA, D/o Mr. LIMANUNGSANG" by all concern.

(Miss MOAMONGLA) D/o. Mr. Limanungsang Dimapur, Nagaland DP-6562 Regd. No. 1138/2019

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Date : 29.08.2019

Regd. No. : 4441/2019 Date : 29/08/2019 DECLARATION I, Smti. Shelih, D/o C. Manpong, resident of Shamnyu Ward, Mon Town Dist : Mon, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under : 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual and correct name is 'Shelih' which I use in all my documents and records.

3. That whereas in my SBI Mon Bearing Account No - 31669963507 my name is inadvertently entered and record as Ms. M. Shelih.

4. That both the names 'Shelih' and Ms. 'M. Shelih' referred to one and the same person i.e me.

5. That the statements given above are all true and correct and nothing is concealed there in.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 29th day of August 2019.

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I, Shri K Semon, S/o Shri Kushih resident of Wagiem ward PO/PS Mon District Mon in the state of Nagaland do hereby solemnly declared and affirmed as under :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and a native of (KONYAK) Naga Tribe.

2. That my name was mistakenly recorded as Shri K Semon Konyak in my SBI Account Passbook.

3. Henceforth I would like to declare that the name Shri K Semon and Shri K Semon Konyak is the same and one person.

4. That let this affidavit be handed over to the appropriate authority concerned for necessary clarification and acceptance thereof.

That the statement made in the above mentioned paragraph 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DEPONENT Solemnly declared and affirmed before me by the deponent on this 29th August 2019 at Mon. Magistrate Mon : Nagaland MC-43

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, MOKOKCHUNG NO. JUD-17/2019/171// Dated, Mokokchung, the 27th Aug. 2019 NOTICE Whereas Shri. Watilemba, Father of Late Chubalong Ao, Village Yaongyimsen has applied for a Succession/Legal Heir Certificate under part of the Indian Succession Act of 1925.

And whereas it appears that Shri. Late Chubalong Ao of Yaongyimsen deceased has Sons or Daughter/Wife/Husband/ Brother/Sister to inherit his/her properties.

And that the Deputy Commissioner is of the opinion that the said application as Smti. Watilemba of Yaongyimsen should be entertained in respect of both the moveable immovable of the deceased unless there is any claimant for.

It is hereby notified for issuing general information that if any one has any objection for issuing legal heir certification may submit objection within one month from the date of issue of this notice otherwise the court will determine for issue of aforesaid certificate in absence of such objection.

Sd/- Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS. Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-XXXX

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, MOKOKCHUNG NO. JUD-17/2019/163// Dated, Mokokchung, the 19th Aug. 2019 NOTICE Whereas Smti. Talijungla, Wife of Late Kilentoshi, Village Sungratsü has applied for a Succession/Legal Heir Certificate under part of the Indian Succession Act of 1925.

And whereas it appears that Shri. Late Kilentoshi of Sungratsü deceased has Sons or Daughter/Wife/Husband/Brother/Sister to inherit his/her properties.

And that the Deputy Commissioner is of the opinion that the said application as Smti. Talijungla of Sungratsü should be entertained in respect of both the moveable immovable of the deceased unless there is any claimant for.

It is hereby notified for issuing general information that if any one has any objection for issuing legal heir certification may submit objection within one month from the date of issue of this notice otherwise the court will determine for issue of aforesaid certificate in absence of such objection.

Sd/- Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS. Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-XXXX K Y M C

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Stop crying unnecessarily over Kashmir: Rajnath to Pak LEH, AUG 29 (PTI): Pakistan should stop “crying” unnecessarily over India’s decision to end special status of Jammu and Kashmir and instead focus on dismantling terror infrastructure operating from its soil, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Thursday.

As tension between India and Pakistan escalated over the Kashmir issue, Singh said Islamabad does not have any locus standi on Jammu and Kashmir and it must stop interfering in India’s internal affairs.

In his first visit to this strategically key region after the government’s historic decision on Jammu and Kashmir, the defence minister said Pakistan should now focus on gross violations of human rights in PakistanOccupied-Kashmir including in Gilgit-Baltistan.

“I want to ask Pakistan when was Kashmir with you that you keep crying about it. In fact, Pakistan is part

Rajnath Singh addresses farmers, scientists and Armed Forces personnel at Leh, Thursday. (PTI) of India. On what issue are you aggrieved? Why you are unnecessarily crying?

Stop crying,” Singh said addressing an event organised

by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

“Truth is that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir including Gilgit-Baltistan has been under Pakistan’s illegal occupation. Pakistan should focus on addressing human rights violations and atrocities in PoK,” he added.

Singh also referred to a resolution by Parliament in 1994 which said entire PoK including Gilgit-Baltistan is part of India.

“We respected your existence after Pakistan became a separate country. It does not mean you keep saying whatever you want to say and keep commenting on Kashmir in a planned way.

No country in the world will allow it. Kashmir is part of India and nobody has any doubt about it,” he said.

In his address, Singh said Ladakh is a strategic area for the country and the government will ensure its all-round development.

“Why are you concerned? You first end terrorism in your country.

Pakistan is our neighbour.

We and our prime minister want cordial relations with Pakistan. We are for resolving issues through dialogue.

But how can talks take place when you keep trying to destabilise India by using ter-

ror. The entire international community knows about it,” he said.

The defence minister said abrogating provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution to withdraw special status of Jammu and Kashmir has been a long-standing promise of the BJP and the decision was not taken in a hurry.

“No country is with Pakistan on the current issue,” Singh said.

He also cited Hindi proverb ‘begani shaadi mein Abdullah deewana’ to assert that Pakistan had nothing to do with Kashmir.

“There is no need to indulge in unnecessary melody on Kashmir, to show concern over Kashmir...

We respect people’s wish.

People’s will prevail in any healthy democracy,” said Singh.

He said US Defense Secretary Mark Esper, during a telephonic conversation, told him that abroga-

tion of provisions of Article 370 was an internal matter of India.

“When we made a law to make Ladakh a separate Union Territory then we not only respected the public sentiment here but also gave a solution to the problems of the people,” Singh said.

“Our prime minister has made it clear that localised solution will be brought in for India’s strategic areas,” he said.

Earlier this month, the government had revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 of the Constitution and divided the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Singh, who was here to attend the ‘Kisan Jawan Vigyan Mela’, organised by Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) DRDO, said the event is a big step towards strengthening the strategic ecosystem in Ladakh.

5 BJP membership to increase by 7 crore, says JP Nadda

JP Nadda (File) New Delhi, Aug 29 (Agencies): BJP working president JP Nadda on Thursday said the party membership has increased 5,81,34,242 in the membership drive that ended on August 20.

This is the online membership. If offline figures of more than 62 lakh online and other numbers that are being calculated are added, the party’s members would be 7 crore, said Nadda calling the membership drive which a huge success.

There was a huge desire among people to join

Intelligence warns of Pak commandos in Kutch India condemns provocative

SC to pronounce Chidambaram’s plea on Sep 5

P Chidambaram (File) NEW DELHI, AUG 29 (PTI): The Supreme Court Thursday said it will pronounce on September 5 the order on plea of former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

A bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna also extended interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram till next Thursday.

The former Union minister offered before the bench to remain in the custody of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) till Monday.

The court refused to comment on it after solicitor general Tushar Mehta said that extension of remand can only be done before the Central Bureau of Investigation court.

The bench also directed the Enforcement Directorate to place before it in a sealed cover the material which the probe agency wanted to produce for the court’s perusal.

The top court said it will decide on the question whether it should look into the documents placed before it by the Enforcement Directorate in a sealed cover.

Chidambaram’s plea in the apex court has challenged the August 20 verdict of the Delhi High Court denying him anticipatory bail in the INX Media money laundering case lodged by the ED. K Y M C

statements against it by Imran

NEW DELHI, AUG 29 (PTI): India on Thursday strongly condemned “highly irresponsible” statements

by Pakistani leadership on withdrawal of special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Pakistan has been using terrorism as

state policy against India and it must stop exporting terror.

“We strongly condemn highly irresponsible statements by Pakistani leadership on matters internal to India,” he said, in what is seen as a direct reference to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s comments.

Because he has set his love upon me, therefore I will set him on high, because he has known my name.

(Psalm 91: 14)

Loving family members.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE AOMEREN PONGEN

It’s been a year since you left us .

We thought it could be easier but as the days go by it gets harder and harder for us.

We miss you deeply

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

From your loving wife and sons

30-08-2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Our hearts still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you no one will ever know”

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Mongchow Khuvung would like to express our heartfelt gratitude with sincerity to each and every individuals, families, churches, organistations, friends and well wishers who stood by us during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our father who left us for his heavenly abode on 25-08-2019.

Special thanks to:1. Shaki Baptist Church 2. Shaki Village Council 3. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 4. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of B. Boorah Cancer Institute, Guwahati 5. Doctors Nurses and Staff of Motsuo Memorial District Hospital, Wokha 6. Wokha District Village Council Chairman Association 7. Wozhuro Block Chairman Association 8. Wozhuro Block VDB Association 9. Wozhuro Range Public Organization 10. Shaki Eloe Randan Khumshüm 11. Shaki Eloe Hoho 12. Wokha Town Shaki Ekhung 13. Kohima Wozhuro Range Union (Shaki, Phiro, Sankiton) 14. Kohima Shaki Ekhung 15. Kohima Phiro Ekhung 16. Dimapur Wozhuro Range Union (Shaki, Phiro, Sankiton) 17. Shaki Khumshüm, Dimapur 18. Phiro Union, Dimapur 19. G.M.S Phiro ‘B’ 20. Shaki Student’s Union 21. Lotha Student’s Union, Guwahati 22. Lotha Student’s Union, Dimapur Govt. College 23. JNV Alumni Association Chukitong, Wokha 24. Libemo Memorial School Wokha 2010 Batch 25. Mt. Tiyi College (B.A III rd) Semester 26. G.H.S Wozhuro Staff 27. RMSA Wokha Unit 28. Wozhuro Range Teachers Association 29. P.W.D Colony Council, Wokha 30. P.W.D Colony Youth, Wokha 31. P.W.D Yankho Khumsüm 32. NST Colony Youth, Dimapur 33. Blood Donors 34. Village Health Committee Shaki 35. Mrs. & Dr. Chumben Murry, Born on 1946 – Died on 25-08-2019 Hon’ble MLA 38 A/C 36. Mrs. & Dr. E. Renphamo Ngullie and Family 37. Dr. & Er. Shanjamo Yanthan 38. Mrs. & Mr. P. Zubenthung Humtsoe, ADC SSA Wokha 39. Mrs. & Mr. T. Chumrenthung Khuvung, Commandant VG Tuensang 40. Mr. Wopen Lotha, N.P.S.C member, Nagaland 41. Mrs. & Mr. Wonthungo Tsopoe, Director NBSE 42. Mr. K. Orenthung Kikon (Longsa) 43. Mrs. & Mr. C. Thungjamo Odyuo, Add. Director DRDA, Nagaland 44. Mrs. & Mr. T. Thungali Khuvung, Sr. Treasury Officer, Wokha 45. Mrs. & Mr. Chumthungo Khuvung, BDO Wokha 46. Mrs. & Mr. L. Mhathung Khuvung, Manager Co-operative Bank, Pfutsero 47. Mrs. & Mr. E. Orenthung Ngullie, 1st Class Contractor 48. Mrs. & Mr. Phanrhumshan Khuvung, 1st Class Contractor 49. Mrs. J. Eliyani Khuvung & Family 50. Mrs. Loyivani Khuvung & Family, Superintendent, Treasury & Accounts, Kohima 51. Mrs. & Mr. Myingthungo Khuvung, Chairman WRPO 52. Mrs. & Mr. C. Rushamo Tsopoe, Administrator, Fernbrook School, Wokha.

Regretfully we are unable to mention the names of hundreds of the well wishers who stood by us and helped us physically, materially and financially. But it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God abundantly showers His blessing upon you all.

Your unceasing love, concern & support in time of grief and sorrow will be acknowledged forever.

Loving wife, children, grand children & relatives WC-309

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ly known as Kandla Port Trust, in Kutch, the message also directed all shipping authorities to inform their vessels berthed at Kandla and those expected to enter the port to remain alert and “maintain terror watch” and report any suspicious activity to the nearest coast guard station, marine police station and the port control.

It directed the Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association (KPSAA) to forward the message to all, including trade associations with liquid storage facilities, the Customs House Agents Association, the stevedors, barge operators and others.

3rd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

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Police personnel check vehicles during high-alert, in Ahmedabad, Thursday. (PTI) K A N D L A , A U G 2 9 including on ships berthed (IANS): A high alert has at Kandla port, in the wake been sounded in Gujarat of intelligence inputs warnstate and authorities direct- ing of Pakistani commaned to maintain tight security, dos trained in underwater

attacks having entered the Gulf of Kutch area.

The Port Trust authorities, in a message, said the Pakistan-trained commandoes are believed to have entered the Gulf of Kutch through the Harami Nala Creek Area.

The ‘very high’ level alert said: “It is therefore directed to take utmost measures of security and prevent any untoward situation in Gujarat state, all ships at DPT (Deendayal Port Trust) to take utmost security measures and maintain antiterror watch, and be alert.”

Signed by the Signal Superintendent of Deendayal Port Trust, former-

the BJP in places like West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir. In a border village, Karna as many as 6,059 joined the BJP. This, he declared, after a review meeting of the membership drive that was conducted between July 6 and August 20. The constitution binding was to increase the membership drive by 20 per cent, he said.

The membership drive in Jammu and Kashmir saw 6 lakh new members joining the BJP. Nadda said there were just eight countries in the world with a population more than the BJP membership. The BJP had 11 crore members before the drive.

The membership drive has ended because the organisation elections will begin but people can continue to join the BJP, he said National elections of the party will be held in December.

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LATE NEITHOKUO STEPHEN LINYÜ 29.12.1989 – 15.08.2019 We the family of Late Neithokuo Stephen, would like to thank and offer our sincere gratitude and appreciation to every individuals and groups who have rendered their services and have supported us with their prayers and also financially, materially and physically. Amongst the many who extended unconditional love to him, we especially thank: 1. Naga Hospital Staff 2. Christ King Parish, Kohima Loving mother, brothers and sister.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on 01.03.1946 – Died on 15.08.2019 We the bereaved family of LT. D. TERILHOU RITSE wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, organizations who stood by us physically, financially, endless prayer support throughout his illness and demise.

We convey our thanks to : 13. Special Branch (Police) Phek Dist.

1. Khezhakeno Baptist Church.

14. Shri. Neiba Kronu, Minister 2. Khezhakeno Lower CRC. Planning & Co-ordination, Land 3. Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill Kohima (CBCMHK) Revenue & Parliamentary Affairs 4. CBCMHK Hindi-Nagamese 15. Shri. Thenucho Tunyi, Ex- Minister.

Fellowship 16. Shri. Khape Koza, Rtd. Principal 5. Beersheba Group CBCMHK Session Judge 6. Mission Centre, Chetheba 17. Shri. Timikha Koza, 7. Khezhakeno Welfare Society, President TPO Kohima 18. Mr.Those Kraho & Family 8. Khezhakeno Women Fellowship, 19. Mrs. Veluhulu Puro Kohima (W/o Lt. Vilahu Puro) & Family.

9. Khezhakeno Teachers’ Association 20. Mr. Kethovi Kulnu & Family.

10. Khezhakeno Students’ Union 21. Doctors, Nurses & all the staff 11. GHS Khezhakeno members of Bethel Medical Centre, 12. Komuno Khel Lurhü Boji, Khezhakeno Kohima We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank each and every individual personally, but it is our earnest prayer that all your good deeds be rewarded by the Almighty God with blessings and prosperity.

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LATE WALA THONG (1931 – 23rd August 2019) Through this column, we express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to each and every one who supported us physically, morally, materially, financially and through prayers even as our beloved mother Late Wala Thong (Nsünyu Village) left for her eternal abode on the 23rd of August, 2019. We convey our sincere regret for our inability to acknowledge everyone individually, however, we would like to make mention of and extend our gratitude to the Nsünyu Baptist Church; Prayer Cell, NBC; Ebenezer Prayer Centre, Chunlikha; PHC Staff, Chunlikha; Director & Staff of F&CS; ADS Staff of Kohima & Tuensang; C’ Coy, 14th NAP (IR) Murguma, West Bengal; & DRCS, Wokha for their kindness in words and deeds.

Though words are inadequate to thank you all, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God will bless you all abundantly.

In gratitude, Children, In-laws, Grand-Children and Great Grand-Children.

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Mathew 11:28

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 264 Dimapur, FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

Reviving the Maharaja

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or the ailing Air India, the government’s proposal to sell the famous Maharaja also rekindles the sadness of the fate that has befallen the most loved face in international airlines. The Maharaja fell to bad days due to mind boggling and lunatic decisions of several governments. Among them was the merger of Air India with Indian Airlines. The merger hastened the rot that set in when after 1999, successive civil aviation ministers piloted Air India to its descent by appointing corrupt bureaucrats in the airlines and gradually merging the national airlines with the domestic airline(Indian Airlines). Being a government carrier proved more of a curse than a boon as Air India has to cater not only to the innumerable VVIPs but also tens of lakhs of government employees who are eligible for holiday travel cost by air and this too has to be booked by Air India. Former chief executive of Air India Mr Jitendra Bhargava wrote on how Air India reached a point of no return under then chairman V Thulasidas who acted as ‘His Master’s Voice’ to the then minister Praful Patel, who took decisions that severely damaged the national carrier. Bhargava also mentioned about objections raised by V.Subramaniam, then additional secretary and advisor in the ministry of civil aviation against the disastrous fleet acquisition under Praful Patel in 2004.

He was removed at ‘lightening speed’ and transferred to the ministry of rural development the day he asked for some data at a board meeting. Sumbramaniam raised questions on the mind boggling purchase of almost triple the number of aircraft required by Air India and the huge cost in running it and why lucrative and money making routes were “given away” to a private airlines supposedly favoured by a Praful Patel.

Now it has been left to the present Modi government to bail out the sick airlines with no option but to sell it to regain some of the huge money pumped into it.

The first attempt failed and so the Modi government has change the rules. Air India, which is surviving on a Rs. 30,000 crore taxpayer-funded bailout, has failed to maintain its market dominance as a slew of carriers including InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet started to offer ultra-cheap, on-time flights more than a decade ago. The airline has total debts of $8.4 billion and posted losses of more than Rs. 7,600 crore last year, according to provisional estimates. This is the first time the government will relax rules for strategic disinvestment, meant to prevent asset stripping. The rules were framed to safeguard the government following the disinvestment of Centaur Hotel, Mumbai, where the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) had pointed out irregularities in the sale process. The changes would allow a potential buyer to go for a stake sale of the airline immediately after acquiring it.

The revised norms would also enable merger or reverse merger of Air India with any existing business of the buyer.At least 95 per cent stake of Air India will be up for sale while retaining 5 per cent for the employee stock option (ESOP). A clause enabling bidders to merge and reverse merge Air India with their current business would help a potential suitor like Tata Sons, which has two airline companies- Vistara and Air Asia India. It remains to be seen if the Maharaja will rule the skies again under a new owner.

DailyDevotion The Unsurpassed Intimacy of Tested Faith

Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" —John 11:40 Every time you venture out in your life of faith, you will find something in your circumstances that, from a commonsense standpoint, will flatly contradict your faith. But common sense is not faith, and faith is not common sense. In fact, they are as different as the natural life and the spiritual. Can you trust Jesus Christ where your common sense cannot trust Him? Can you venture out with courage on the words of Jesus Christ, while the realities of your commonsense life continue to shout, “It’s all a lie”? When you are on the mountaintop, it’s easy to say, “Oh yes, I believe God can do it,” but you have to come down from the mountain to the demon-possessed valley and face the realities that scoff at your Mount-of-Transfiguration belief (see Luke 9:28-42). Every time my theology becomes clear to my own mind, I encounter something that contradicts it. As soon as I say, “I believe ‘God shall supply all [my] need,’ ” the testing of my faith begins (Philippians 4:19). When my strength runs dry and my vision is blinded, will I endure this trial of my faith victoriously or will I turn back in defeat?

Faith must be tested, because it can only become your intimate possession through conflict. What is challenging your faith right now? The test will either prove your faith right, or it will kill it. Jesus said, “Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me” Matthew 11:6).

The ultimate thing is confidence in Jesus. “We have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end…” (Hebrews 3:14). Believe steadfastly on Him and everything that challenges you will strengthen your faith. There is continual testing in the life of faith up to the point of our physical death, which is the last great test. Faith is absolute trust in God— trust that could never imagine that He would forsake us (see Hebrews 13:5-6).

Quotes

Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots. ~ Frank A. Clark

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

Post-mortem

Memorandum to PM to appoint a group of Naga Interlocutors The Prime Minister of India 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi Subject: Memorandum to appoint a Group of Naga Interlocutors to mediate for early conclusion of the peace talks and to help avoid the risk of negotiations breaking down Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, We, the undersigned members of the The Naga Rising, would like to extend our utmost respect to the popular mandate received by you as Prime Minister and also the convincing victory of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) under the able and dynamic leadership of Amit Shah, Union Home Minister.

Please consider this memorandum seeking your urgent attention for appointment of a Group of Naga Interlocutors to mediate for early conclusion of the Indo-Naga peace talks and to help avoid the risk of negotiations breaking down.

As an ideological body of emerging voices, reflecting the aspirations of the future generation, and representing cross sections of society, The Naga Rising seeks to approach problems in its totality – the Naga political issue included – through a broad based inclusive framework.

Respected Prime Minister, the opportunity for a peaceful resolution of the Indo-Naga political issue has never been this favourable for both India and the Nagas.

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You had said during the signing of the historic Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015, “the Naga political issue had lingered for six decades, taking a huge toll on generations of our people”.

The manner in which you have so far handled the Naga issue has been an exercise of leadership that is committed to the peaceful resolution of this old problem.

Modiji, the Naga people continue to repose their faith in you as Prime Minister and we believe that your government will bring to an early conclusion the much expected solution to the Indo-Naga political issue without delay.

The appointment of the Government of India’s Interlocutor, RN Ravi as the new Governor of Nagaland, is we believe, a demonstration of the sincerity of our Honourable Prime Minister and your continued focus and priority to resolve the Naga issue.

This memorandum further takes note that, with the appointment of RN Ravi in his dual role as Interlocutor and Governor, the peace process has now come closer to the Naga people.

The signatories would therefore like to thank the Government of India for this timely and judicious step as we believe this will help ‘bridge’ existing ‘divides’ and ‘build’ ‘confidence’ within the community for the success of the proposed negotiated political solution.

Concrete steps with

new modalities required Given the complex nature of the Naga peace process, whose outcome will have a bearing on the contours of peace in the North East region, and also the reality of corresponding talks taking place with the National Socialist Council of Nagalim since 1997 and with the Working Committee of the 7 NNPGs from November 2017 onwards, some kind of modality to consult, converge and conclude the peace talks has to be found.

As such the recent declaration of the Governor of Nagaland and also the Interlocutor RN Ravi in public that the Honourable Prime Minister wishes to conclude the peace talks within 3 months is very encouraging.

The seriousness of Prime Minister Modi to conclude the talks within a timeframe is in tune with popular support of Naga masses to see an end to the present negotiations spanning two decades.

While whole-heartedly welcoming the recent pronouncement of the interlocutor, there’s but a certain air of apprehension given the trust deficit and points related to technicalities of the discussion between the GoI and one of the negotiating groups.

Under the circumstances, the next logical and immediate step of unveiling the broad contours of the proposed agreement and convergence of the Naga political groups before an agreement is signed is not happening.

A Way forward: Appointing a Group of Naga Interlocutors A humble suggestion that the signatories put forward, for removing the roadblock as stated, is for the Government of India to immediately appoint a Group of Naga Interlocutors to mediate for early conclusion of the peace talks and to help avoid the risk of negotiations breaking down.

This memorandum believes that appointing a Group of Naga Interlocutors will help facilitate a sustained dialogue – even beyond the solution – among a larger pool of stakeholders in a climate of transparency and mutual trust, which in turn will help in the successful outcome of the Indo-Naga peace process.

• This Group of Naga Interlocutors will be selected on the basis of their wide acceptability and their ability to unify the Naga socio-political divide.

• The Group of Naga Interlocutors will work alongside RN Ravi, the Government of India’s Interlocutor.

• The Group of Naga Interlocutors will not negotiate but help mediate with the Naga Political Groups on the one hand and also work with the larger Naga civil society in facilitating the way forward.

• The Group of Naga Interlocutors will have the placating effect in offsetting any negative connotations related to the peace talk.

The perception of a Naga

Settlement which is acceptable and honourable will find its larger audience with the constitution of the Group of Naga Interlocutors.

• If and when required the Group of Naga Interlocutors will also hold sustained people-to-people dialogue with neighbours in order to promote peace and understanding in the region.

Conclusion It will be a bold and visionary step on the part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint such a Group of Naga Interlocutors. It is strongly suggested that this initiative must come from the Prime Minister.

Decisive and transformative in your approach, this memorandum believes that the idea we have presented to you for consideration will find favour of your government.

Respectfully, The Naga Rising 1. Along Longkumer 2. Vitho Zao 3. Hukavi T. Yeputhomi 4. Amai Chingkhu 5. Tsukti Longkumer 6. Moie Bonny Konyak 7. Ngukato K. Tsuipu 8. Mar Longkumer 9. Joel Naga 10. Khriezodilhou Yhome About The Naga Rising The Naga Rising is a group formed by likeminded people from different walks of life and experiences.

It consists of emerging voices, reflecting the concerns of the present and looking to the aspirations of

future generations.

We seek to work as a broad-based alliance representing cross sections of Naga society.

We believe that the modern day challenges confronting the Naga people, including the Naga political issue can only be solved through a broad-based, inclusive framework.

The Naga Rising has taken upon itself this responsibility of coming together in order to give a fresh narrative to our people and their problems.

While at present, its core team is confined to present Nagaland State, the belief of The Naga Rising is this: “That as we engage with the world around us, the complexity and also sometimes chaos, we commit to do so with a sense of solidarity and participation of all Nagas irrespective of our geography…and that we also mediate for all our people everywhere.”

We appeal to our leaders in government and public life, the political parties, our elders leading the tribal hohos and civil society, the mothers, students and churches, opinion makers and leaders in social media, to give us a chance and to support and guide us in our endeavors.

Membership to The Naga Rising is open to any Naga person irrespective of age, gender, occupation or place. More details will be shared later. For any communication or queries, email us at: (thenagarising@ yahoo.com)

At the dawn of political agreement

he Appointment of Shri.

R. N. Ravi, the interlocutor of Indo-Naga peace talks, as the Governor of Nagaland has sent mixed reaction across sections of the Naga society. Many perceived Ravi’s appointment as a calculated manoeuvre to lay the grounds for the final solution and to oversee its implementation, should it come to that. However, the NSCN (IM), the principal organisation representing the Nagas in the peace talks, have taken offence in Ravi’s assuming a twin role as the interlocutor and the Governor, on the ground that it would reduce the peace talks to the governor level.

The NSCN must have its reason for this discomfort. Initially, the talks were to be held unconditionally in third countries at prime ministerial level.

But over the course of time these principles have somehow changed or eroded one by one.

The unconditional clause became not so unconditional when the NSCN were pressurised to negotiate for a solution within the ambit of the Indian constitution on the basis of shared sovereignty. The talks that were initially held in foreign country was also gradually shifted to New Delhi.

And now with the interlocutor assuming the role of the state governor, it is perceived that talks have been downgradedto that of the governor’s table.

However, on the brighter side, the position of India with the Nagas have also changed. In the Nehru era, when the Naga revolutionary movements were at its heights, India used its brute military force to subjugate the Nagas, and the revolutionary leaders were branded as secessionist even terrorists. The use of the term ‘secessionist’ with reference to Naga national workers is rarely heard now, even though such usages are common in other parts of the country. This could be due to the implicit acknowledgement of the Naga peoples’ right for self-determination.

The outlaw and terrorist tag were removed to pave way for the political negotiations. The uniqueness of the Naga history and culture was also recognised.

And in the words of RN Ravi, as stated in an interview with

the Nagaland Post, “[the] government of India is respectful of Naga unique history, their rights and identity and have taken significant steps to accommodate the wishes and positions of the Naga negotiators”.

So, while on the one hand, Nagas might felt betrayed due to the change in the terms and conditions of the political talks, the government of India has also yielded to some of the basic demands and aspiration of the Naga people. Hence, from the larger political point of view this is a progress in itself. However, the important question is, are we inching towards a lasting political solution or a lasting negotiation? These are issues that requires carefully consideration by the negotiating parties.

Because prolonged negotiation could further dilute the terms of the negotiations, weaken the trust and respect between the negotiating parties, erode the confidence of the people and could breed factional feuds and unlawful activities.

RN Ravi has recently conveyed the intention of the Prime Minister to conclude the negotiations in three-month time, further asserting that there are no reasons why it can’t be concluded. He has also reiterated that all substantive issues have been resolved barring the Flag and the Yehzabo, which to him are just symbolic in nature. On the contrary, the NSCN asserts that the Flag and Yezhabo are the core demands of the Naga people. Hence, unless there is congruity on these issues, solution may not be forthcoming this soon. Further delay could, however, escalate the conflicts.

The sounding of urgency to conclude the political negotiations is good news. However, the people do not know how to react because the contours of the proposed agreement have not been spelled out, barring the few wispy points mentioned in the framework agreement. The people are not even sure whether it will be solution or settlement.

If we observe Ravi’s statements carefully, he uses the word ‘agreement’ and ‘settlement’ more often than the word ‘solution’. While the word solution and settlement

could be used interchangeably, it has different connotations. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word ‘solution’ as an action or process of solving a problem. On the other hand, ‘settlement’ is defined as an act of bestowing or giving possession under legal sanction. Is Ravi, a shrewd diplomat, already hinting at something?

Irrespective of the nature of the agreement that are being discussed behind closed doors, the current socio-political environments are favourable for both sides to secure a fair deal.

Unlike the past, both over ground and underground Nagas have soften their stance on the issue of sovereignty keeping in mind the current political and economic realities. In addition, almost all major Naga political groups are included in the peace talks. On the other hand, we have a prime minister who is not only eager to solve the Naga issue but also have the numbers in the parliament to push through any required legislation. This is a rare opportunity that cannot be missed.

Ravi, in an interview with Nagaland post published on 23rd August 2019, stated that “no political settlement is possible without appreciating the contemporary realities. To that end, the NSCN have conceded on some of the very core issues like sovereignty and integration. However, there must be other practical difficulties for the NSCN to accept a deal without the Flag or the Yehzabo. First, the Naga flag is not just a symbol, it is a manifestation of the covenant of God with the Naga people, and the flag has become a symbol of pride and identity for the Nagas.

Secondly, it would be difficult for the Naga negotiators to accept a half-cooked meal because that would be going against the very principles which they have uphold all these years.

When the NPC signed the 16-point agreement in 1960, the signatories were considered as traitors for selling out the rights of the Nagas. Eventually, Imkongliba Ao, a leader of the NPC was assassinated. Again, when a section of the NNC signed the Shillong Accord, whereby the

signatories agreed (or perhaps were coerced) to accept the constitution of India, factional feuds erupted and many lost their lives. It is also rumoured that during the negotiations in the mid-1960s, Indira Gandhi offered anything but without sovereignty, but the offer was rejected, because the position of the Naga national leaders at that time was for all or nothing.

These are some of the practical difficulties that the Naga negotiators have to retrospect objectively while trying to secure a deal.

Nonetheless, as the Naga public are not aware of the details of the negotiations, it is difficult to assess how Nagas would react to any proposed agreement. It is also not clear whether the proposed agreement would unite or dissect the Nagas. But one thing is certain. Keeping in mind the opposition of some neighbouring communities, there could be turmoil. In the past, Nagas have waged a war with Assam,

this time it could different. But the learned negotiators from both sides must already have a policy in place to avert such situations.

India has adequately hinted on rehabilitating the armed Naga cadres post solution, but has not stated anything about demilitarising the region. The presence of military personnel every nook and corner of the region instil fear and intimidation, and only reminds the Nagas of the atrocities committee by the Indian army in the past. That must go too. Armed conflict does not suit each other interest. The catchword “with India, not within India” must respect the civil, political and human rights of the Nagas in the contemporary world. A lasting solution, and not a piecemeal solution, should therefore, be the ultimate result of the negotiations.

Dr. N. Janbemo Humtsoe, Wokha. (janbemolotha@ gmail.com)

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On bad roads

I would like to state that the quality of road construction has been of poor quality as the road constructed can hardly withstand a year or two. It is the plight of the general commuters who has to bear up with these ill constructed roads as the price of essential commodities has risen exponentially owing to difficulty in transporting those commodities to towns and villages. The NGOs and the general public should come together and apprise the situation to the department concerned and the politicians of our state since these are the basic necessities for the development of town and cities of our state.

The government should take up this matter with utmost priority. The awareness among the public should grow more to pressurize the government in taking up the matter with urgency only then the chance of getting good quality road connectivity can be achieved.

Akivi T Chophy, St Joseph University, Dimapur

Sir,

There is improvement

It is indeed encouraging to see the zebra line crossing at DC Court Junction which disappeared for a long time. The new traffic stand and divider between the roads has made traffic flow much smoother and will minimise accidents in that area. The particular junction has seen many accidents because vehicles would converge from four different directions. It would be of great benefit for public if the signage and the landmark indications are a little larger. Improvement is taking place indeed.

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

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Shah urges women to shun plastic bags

AHMEDABAD, AUG 29 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to women not to use plastic bags to help protect the environment and suggested that they carry cloth bags, which are longlasting, for shopping.

Shah said though the women may look somewhat “old fashioned” carrying the cloth bags, but such an initiative would help in saving the earth from plastic pollution.

He said the Centre was also considering strong steps to stop the production of ‘single-use’ plastic.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a resolve of Swachh Bharat (clean India). But, plastic is the “biggest hindrance” in realising that vision, he said addressing a gathering here.

“That is why our PM, in his Independence Day speech, urged the citizens to take up a movement against plastic from October 2 (Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary),” Shah said.

“I urge all the women to stop the use of plastic bags while going out for shopping. Instead, they can carry a cloth bag, which would last for 10 years,” he said.

“Though you would look somewhat old fashioned carrying such cloth

Amit Shah waves at his supporters during the launch of electric or battery operated city bus for Ahmedabad City Transport, Thursday. (PTI) bags, it will serve to a great extent in saving our earth from plastic pollution,” the BJP president said.

He was addressing people at an event organised here by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to mark the conclusion of its campaign to pant 10 lakh trees in the city.

Prior to his address, Shah planted a tree and also flagged off eight electricpowered city buses newly acquired by the AMC. From the same venue, he also inaugurated an automated battery charging and swapping station for these e-buses, claimed by the AMC to be the coun-

try’s first such facility.

“With PM Modi’s efforts to tackle climate change, India is now guiding the world in solar energy following the formation of the International Solar Alliance,” he said.

“Our Vedas and Upanishads termed the earth as our mother. And Modiji is working to stop the exploitation of our mother earth,” he added.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani mentioned that the water level of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river has crossed 134 meters, just four metres short of its upper limit (of 138 metres).

To this, Shah said the “struggle of three generations” would come to a logical conclusion when the dam would overflow after crossing the upper most limit in days to come.

He said though the country as well as the world have not taken note of the newly-formed Jal Shakti Ministry, it would prove its importance in the coming days with concrete steps in conserving water.

On the occasion, Shah urged the civic authorities to make sure that lakes in the city do not go completely dry.

He also suggested the AMC to fill these lakes

using the Narmada river water, if needed.

Referring to the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, Shah said the BJP workers would take out ‘padyatras’(foot marches) in various Assembly segments of the state to spread the message and teachings of the Father of the Nation.

“Gandhian values are eternal. His teachings on village empowerment, khadi, cleanliness and nonviolence are still relevant.

When we are celebrating Gandhiji’s 150th birth anniversary, every citizen should make one resolution, which would ultimately benefit the nation,” he said.

Shah, who represents Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, is also scheduled to attend a meeting of ‘Disha’, formerly known as the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, in the state capital later in the day.

Disha is an initiative for the effective implementation of the central schemes at local level.

Shah would conclude his visit by attending the 7th convocation ceremony of the Gandhinagar-based Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, before leaving for Delhi in the evening.

7 Former minister N. Theyo passes away

(From p-1)

He was the vice president of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC-I) from 1983 to 1995, and its president from June 1995 to June 1997. He was also a member of the All India Congress Committee (I) from 1983-93. Elected from Chozuba-II A/C. Late Theyo was appointed as deputy minister in-charge of electricity in May 1966.

He was inducted as minister for Transport and communication, community development, tribal development, blocks and town and country planning in 1972.

He successfully contested the elections form Chozuba-II constituency as a candidate of the Nationalist Party, which was later renamed as the Naga Nationalist Organisation (NNO). He was appointed as Deputy Minister for PWD and Electricity in May 1966. He was also the youngest candidate in the 11 member, three-tier cabinet that was headed by the late T.N. Angami, who had taken charge after Mr. Shilu Ao, the first Chief Minister of Nagaland.

He was elected again in the by-election of 1971 as a NNO candidate from Chozuba II constituency , and was appointed Cabinet

Minister for Transport & Communication, CD & TD Block and Town & Country Planning in the Ministry headed by Hokishe Sema.

Late Theyo was also the general secretary of the ex-Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland, a lifemember of the Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland Branch.

Before entering into active politics, late Theyo also served under various capacities as president, Chakhesang Students’ Conference (now Chakhesang Students Union)- 1959-61, president Chakhesang Students’ Union Shillong 1961-62, assistant headmaster P.H.E. School, Phek 1962-63.

After war, peace: Judge says he knew Tolstoy book was classic

MUMBAI, AUG 29 (PTI): The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it knew that Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’ was a literary classic and that it didn’t mean to suggest that all the books seized by Pune police in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima case were incriminating.

The observation by Justice Sarang Kotwal came a day after media reports said he asked accused Vernon Gonsalves to explain why he kept “objectionable material” like a copy of “War and Peace” at his home.

The purported remarks also stirred up thousands of reactions on Twitter. The hashtag #WarAndPeace has been trending on the social media platform during the day. The court’s latest comments came after the coun-

sel for Gonsalves informed it that none of the books seized from the activist’s residence last year were banned by the government in accordance with CrPC provisions. Justice Kotwal said, “You have made your point about the books not being banned. Besides, yesterday, I was reading the whole list from the chargesheet. It was written in such poor handwriting. I know War and Peace. I was making a query on the entire list that police has mentioned (as evidence).” Yug Chaudhary, counsel for co-accused Sudha Bahrdwaj, then told the court that the ‘War and Peace’ that the court had referred to on Wednesday was a collection of essays edited by one Biswajit Roy, and was titled War and Peace in Junglemahal: People, State and Maoists.

Stay focused and bring talks to logical conclusion... Yechury in Srinagar; meets Pakistan says in contact with India on Tarigami for three hours granting consular access to Kulbhushan

(From p-1) On allegations of that it was involved in running an extortion racket in Itanagar and Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh), NSCN(R) described it as unimaginable and wild and bereft of truth and also uncalled for allegation.

NSCN(R) rather said that it had refused to enlist some 30 to 40 non-Naga youths from western Arunachal Pradesh who wanted to join its ranks about a year ago.

NSCN(R) said it had politely refused the request in adherence to the cease fire agreement between the government of India and NSCN where it was agreed that it(NSCN) will not impart any military training or arm anyone during the cease fire period. NSCN(R) said its decision was in the interest of peace, which was of paramount importance at this crucial and delicate time so as to keep undesirable situations at bay and abstain from creating any unnecessary fuss.

EJC threatens road blockade

(From p-1) Further, the joint council stated that the road remained unattended since the first construction carried out during British period, adding that at present the movement of vehicles along that stretch has become difficult. As a result, the EJC said the area people and the commuters from other areas plying that road were facing untold hardships.

Therefore, the council has demanded the government to blacktop the 18km road stretch as resolved by the joint meeting of EJC and landowners held on October 4, 2019.

Failure to concede to its demand, the joint council affirmed that stern action would be followed with blockade of road for which the authority would be held responsible.

Also, objecting to the proposed road construction from Khubokita to Zunekita, the joint council maintained that the alignment of the proposed road was not as per specification and vehicular movement would not be possible.

Goa CM asks escort vehicle personnel to clear traffic jam

eral Tushar Mehta, who was opposing Yechury’s visit.

The apex court made it clear that Yechury was allowed to visit Jammu and Kashmir only to meet his party colleague. Attention was drawn to an interim application seeking the court’s orders to bring Tarigami to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, for better medical facilities. The bench said it would be construed a violation of the court order if Yechury was found to be “indulging in any other act of omission and commission”.

In accordance with the apex court’s direction, Yechury will be filing an affidavit about what transpired in Jammu and Kashmir.

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On July 17, the ICJ ordered Pakistan to undertake an “effective review and reconsideration” of the conviction and sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav and also to grant consular access to India without further delay.

One of the conditions put by Pakistan reportedly was the presence of a Pakistani official when Kulbhushan Jadhav is allowed to meet Indian offi-

cials as part of the consular access.

India did not agree to the condition, making clear its position that the consular access must be “unimpeded” and should be in the light of the judgement by the ICJ. Pakistan claims that its security forces arrested Kulbhushan Jadhav from the restive Balochistan province on March 3, 2016 after he reportedly entered from Iran.

However, India maintains that Kulbhushan Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran where he had business interests after retiring from the Indian Navy.

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PANAJI, AUG 29 (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday asked his escort vehicle personnel to help clear the traffic jam on a road connecting North Goa district to Panaji where his own convoy was briefly stuck.

Sawant, who was on way to Panaji, left behind one of his two escort vehicles with an instruction to the personnel to leave the spot only after the road blockade was cleared.

He was travelling from his residence at Sankhalim village in North Goa to the state capital when he got stuck in the traffic jam around 9.30 am, the Chief Minister’s Office said.

The entire road was blocked due to an accident involving a huge truck-trolley near Old Goa, leaving several office-goers stranded. The chief minister asked the personnel of his escort vehicle to help the traffic police clear the road blockade, CMO said.

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ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 (AGENCIES): Nearly six weeks after Pakistan promised consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, Islamabad on Thursday said that it is in contact with India on the issue.

On August 1, Pakistan Foreign Office said that the retired Indian Navy officer on death row will be granted consular access the next day.

However, the meeting which was scheduled for 3 pm on August 2 did not materialise amid differences between India and Pakistan on the terms of the consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav.

Kulbhushan Jadhav (49) was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of “espionage and terrorism” in April 2017, following which India had moved the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking a stay on Kulbhushan Jadhav’s death sentence and further remedies.

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S R I NAG A R , AU G 29 (PTI): Armed with a Supreme Court order, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday met his ailing party colleague Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami who has been under house arrest since August 5.

Yechury arrived here in the afternoon and was escorted by police to meet Tarigami at his Gupkar Road residence in Srinagar’s Civil Lines area.

Officials said the CPI(M) leader spent nearly three hours with Tarigami.

Yechury had landed in Srinagar on August 9, too, but was turned away from the airport by the state administration. It was four days after the Centre announced the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court rejected the Centre’s contention that Yechury’s visit may endanger the situation in the state.

“Why do you have any difficulty if a citizen of this country wants to go there and meet his friend and party colleague,” a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked Solicitor Gen-

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(From p-1) Meanwhile, heartily welcoming Ravi into the Naga family, NTC said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken the right decision in making him the governor of Nagaland at this crucial juncture, adding it was particularly elated as his presence had made it feel very confident and assured.

“Besides assigning you with the gubernatorial post, retaining you to continue as interlocutor and thus holding dual responsibilities are but precursor to the determination of GOI in bringing the political negotiations to its logical end as committed,” the council said.

Mentioning how it had held several interactions with him both exclusively and inclusively in the past two-and-a-half years, NTC said it had satisfactorily conveyed to him whatever it believed to be pertinent concerning the welfare of the people of Nagaland.

The representation was signed by NTC president Toniho Yepthomi and general secretary Nribemo Ngullie.

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Nungsangwapang Jamir, additional secretary, department of agriculture lauded the banks for their contributions in agricultural sector. He however pointed out that there are still lakhs of farmers who do not have access to institutional loans due to various reasons like peculiar land holding system. N. Doulo, social entrepreneur, (ex-president of Indian Confederation of Industries, Nagaland Chapter) also shared his ideas of doing banking business which is already been tried and tested.

The ideas and suggestions for improvement of performance bank-wise in the state would now be forwarded to the head office/ corporate centre of each bank to be presented and discussed at the national level inter-PSB group consultation.

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Taliremba, OSD and special secretary, finance spoke on the issues of financial inclusion and the challenges faced in bringing banking services and facilities to the doorstep of the interior villages. He urged the banks to seriously look into

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MUMBAI, AUG 29 (PTI): The number of cases of frauds reported by banks saw a jump of 15 per cent year-on-year basis in 201819, with the amount involved increasing by 73.8 per cent in the year, RBI’s annual report showed.

In FY19, banking sector reported 6,801 frauds involving Rs 71,542.93 crore as against 5,916 cases involving Rs 41,167.04 crore reported in 2017-18.

Among bank groups, PSBs, which constitute the largest market share in bank lending, have accounted for the bulk of frauds reported in 2018-19. It was followed by private sector banks and foreign banks.

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“The average lag for

Mumbai, Aug 29 (PTI): The rupee gave up most of its losses to close down by 3 paise at 71.80 against the US currency on Thursday even as uncertainty over the US-China trade talks and recession fears kept investors on edge. Losses in domestic equity markets and unabated foreign fund outflows hit the rupee sentiment, forex dealers said.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened lower at 71.96 and fell further to the day’s low of 72.09 against the US dollar after inverted US yields fuelled fears of a possible recession. Positivity surrounding the US-China

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gests “continuing focus on improving ease of doing business and reforms in land and labour” laws.

Amid widespread demand for fiscal stimulus, the RBI lists factors like farm loan waivers, implementation of the seventh pay panel report and the various income support schemes are “constraining” the states’ ability to deliver fiscal stimulus.

However, the “silverlining” is the macroeconomic stability, where inflation is expected to be benign on better monsoons, fiscal deficit being reigned in and also the low current account gap, it notes.

The report attributes the troubles that non-banking lenders are facing now to the irrational exuberance and considerable overleveraging, with asset-liability mismatches of the past, and but promises to reduce the regulatory arbitrage between banks and NBFCs.

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS): Digital payments in India are witnessing thriving growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7 per cent in the number of non-cash transactions, global advisory KPMG said on Thursday.

A KPMG report said that the mobile payment revolution in the country has led to a boom in the number of merchants adopting digital payments with close to 1.5 million digital payment acceptance locations in 2016-17. Besides, the number of merchants accepting digital payments modes has increased to over 10 million in a short span of two to three years.

“The mobile payment revolution with its evolving form factors has led to a boom in the number of merchants adopting digital payments. From close to 1.5 million digital payment acceptance locations in 2016-17, the number of merchants accepting digital payments modes has increased to over 10 million, in a short span of two to three years,” the report “Fintech

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the nature of a soft patch mutating into a cyclical downswing, rather than a deep structural one.”

The RBI, which has cut its key rates by 1.10 percent in 2019 to a nine-year low of 5.4 percent in four successive rate cuts, to help revive the sagging growth, says reviving consumption and private investment have assumed the “highest priority” now for all.

This can be done by strengthening both the banking and non-banking sectors, a “big push” to infrastructure spends and implementation of the muchneeded structural reforms in labour laws, taxation, and other legal reforms, it says.

Stating that aggregate demand has “weakened” more than anticipated, the report says domestic demand is at the “core” of factors that “ails the animal spirits” in the economy.

As a solution to this specific problem, it sug-

trade talks after China indicated that it may not immediately respond to recent US tariff hikes helped revive the sentiment. Chinese currency yuan gained 0.20 per cent, cutting short its 10-day losing streak against the dollar. The domestic currency touched a high of 71.70 during the session before settling at 71.80, down by 3 paise. The BSE Sensex ended 382.91 points, or 1.02 per cent, lower at 37,068.93, while the broader NSE Nifty shed 97.80 points, or 0.89 per cent, to finish at 10,948.30.

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 986 crore on a net basis from equities on Thursday, provisional exchange data showed. “Rupee continues to take resistance around 72.20 zone, until it is trading below this the view will be bearish for dollar. However, further developments regarding US China trade war will keep Chinese yuan, Indian rupee and other emerging market currencies on edge,” Rahul Gupta, Currency Research Head, Emkay Global Financial Services Limited, said.

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In the annual report for FY19, released Thursday, the central bank concedes that diagnosing the exact problems is “difficult”, but reiterates that the issues are not structural in nature, barring those around land, labour and agri produce marketing.

“The key question that confronts the economy is: are we dealing with a soft patch, or a cyclical downswing, or a structural slowdown?” the RBI, which has revised down its GDP forecast to 6.9 percent earlier this month, says and concludes that “the ongoing deceleration can be in

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US disagrees with G7 aid offer to tackle Amazon fires

US President Donald Trump has praised Bolsonaro’s handling of the fire crisis.

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS): The US government has said that it did not approve the offer of $20 million in aid to Brazil made by the G7 member nations to fight the devastating wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.

“We didn’t agree to a G7 initiative that failed to include consultations with (Brazilian President) Jair Bolsonaro,” Garrett Marquis, the official spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, said in a Twitter post on Wednesday.

“The most constructive way to assist with Brazil’s ongoing efforts is in coordination with the Brazilian government,” he said. “The US stands ready to assist Brazil in efforts to combat fires in the Amazon.”

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that G7 countries will earmark $20 million to help fight the massive fires raging across Amazonia, Efe news reported.

However, Bolsonaro said the following day that he would only accept the aid if Macron retracted his statements calling the Brazilian leader a liar and suggesting the possibility of giving the Amazon “international status” to prevent its destruction, which Brazil took as an attack on its sovereignty.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has praised Bolsonaro’s handling of the fire crisis.

“I have gotten to know President Bolsonaro well in our dealings with Brazil.

He is working very hard on

No decision yet on airspace closure to India: Pakistan

Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has made it clear that no decision has yet been taken to close the country’s airspace to India, Dawn news reported.

Talking to reporters during a visit to the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Wednesday, he dismissed as “speculative” all reports on the issue.

“A decision to this effect will be taken after due consideration and looking into each and every aspect of the move through consultation,” Qureshi said.

Prime Minister Imran Khan would have the final word, Qureshi added.

The speculation turned wild after the media in Pakistan reported that the airspace in the country was closing to India flights after their Civil Aviation Authority closed three routes for all international Karachibound flights on Wednesday.

A day earlier, the country’s Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry said Pakistan was mulling “complete closure” of its airspace for traffic from India.

“A complete ban on the use of Pakistan’s land routes for Indian trade to Afghanistan was suggested in the Cabinet meeting,” Fawad Chaudhry had on Tuesday tweeted.

the Amazon fires and in all respects is doing a great job for the people of Brazil,” Trump wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.

Brazil has claimed that the fires in the Amazon were under control and that they are common at this time of year but that some countries are taking advantage of the situation to justify trade restrictions on Brazil.

According to the Brazilian government, fires occur every year, with August and September being the critical months as they are peak dry season.

It has also claimed that the fires currently devouring thousands of hectares of the world’s largest rainforest were less severe than those that broke out in the early 2000s.

China rejects US offer of new trilateral missile treaty B e i j in g , A u g 2 9 (IANS): China on Thursday rejected the proposal of the US to negotiate a new trilateral treaty with Russia on the abolition of short and medium-range nuclear missiles, calling the plan neither fair nor reasonable.

On August 2, the US government withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty it had signed with Russia during the Cold War, and invited China to join a “new era” of arms control, which would include other countries with strong military power.

The US then test-fired a cruise missile with a reach of more than 500 km just two weeks after abandoning the INF treaty.

“The request for China to participate in the trilateral negotiations is not fair, reasonable,” Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said in a press conference.

“On the contrary, the US is the country with the biggest nuclear arsenal and should shoulder its special responsibility in arm controls and create conditions for other countries to participate in nuclear disarmament, instead of retreating from treaties easily.

“After the US withdrew from the INF, it soon conducted missile tests.

This shows US actions don’t match with their words. We think this move will increase risks in the region and undermine security and stability in the world and the region.

“We urge the US side to abandon Cold War mentality and zero-sum mindset, exercise restraint on developing its weapons and do more things to contrib-

Kabul, Aug 29 (IANS): At least 45 militants have been killed as fighter planes hit the Taliban-controlled districts in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province over the past two days, officials said on Thursday.

“Government forces launched airstrikes against Taliban positions in Wardoj, Yamgan and Karan wa Munjan districts two days ago and so far 45 rebels have been killed and 15 others injured,” provincial Governor’s spokesman Nik Mohammad Nazari was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.

Aimed at recapturing Taliban-held areas before the coming of winter, the operation dubbed “Pamir 207” will last until the militants are wiped out from the

Jimmy Sham, who heads the group behind Hong Kong’s mass protests.

as Law Kwok-wai, who was Sham’s collaborator.

I n r e c e n t m o n t h s, CHRF has been responsible for organizing the biggest demonstrations in the city, including three that they say were attended by more than 1 million people.

Earlier on Thursday, pro-government demonstrators staged a protest before the CHRF headquarters to condemn its participation in the aforementioned marches, terming Sham a troublemaker and tried to snatch a megaphone from

ute to stability in the world instead of the opposite,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying by Efe news.

He claimed that China had a “defensive defence policy” and its nuclear weapons development was “very restricted”, keeping a minimal level of weapons to safeguard its need to protect national security.

“Any arms control negotiations should fully take in consideration the military capability of a country and follow the basic principle that the security of all countries should not be undermined,” he said.

The INF treaty was signed in 1987 by the erstwhile USSR and the US and mandated the signatories to destroy land-based ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and missile launchers with ranges of 500-5,500 km (short and medium range).

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had announced Washington’s withdrawal from the treaty, having alleged six months earlier that Moscow had violated it by keeping the Novator 9M729 missile (designated by NATO as SSC-8), which, according to the US, violated the agreement of not having a range of more than 500 km.

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him.

According to the island’s public broadcaster RTHK, this group of protesters dispersed after the police arrived on the scene.

The march convened

by CHRF for Saturday was banned early Thursday by the authorities, who alluded to episodes of violence recorded in previous demonstrations to justify the decision, according to the South China Morning Post.

CHRF had sought a rally on Saturday at 3pm local time in Hong Kong’s

Over 1mn sign petition against UK Parliament’s suspension Lo n d o n, Au g 2 9 (IANS): More than a million people have signed a petition against UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend the country’s Parliament in the second week of September, just weeks before the Brexit deadline on October 31.

By early Thursday it had garnered over 1.2 million signatures and was increasing by around 1,000 per minute, ten times the amount required for the issue be debated in the House of Commons, the UK’s lower chamber of lawmaking, reports Efe news.

The petition says: “Parliament must not be prorogued or dissolved unless and until the Article 50 period has been sufficiently extended or the UK’s intention to withdraw from the EU has been cancelled.”

It came as thousands of people marched outside Westminster on Wednesday evening, just hours after Johnson announced he would suspend Parliament from mid-September, a week after MPs reconvene on September 3 following the summer recess, until October 14, when there would be a Queen’s Speech.

A Queen’s Speech is held when a new government wants to set out its legislative agenda, but the move was swiftly criticized by opposition politicians and rebel conservatives for its timing, coming just before the UK is slated to leave the European Union (EU) on October 31.

The suspension, authorized by Queen Elizabeth II, leaves little time for lawmakers to debate legislation to block a possible no-deal Brexit, an option Johnson

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has hung onto should his government fail to negotiate changes to the current withdrawal deal. That deal, a hangover from former Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, was rejected three times by MPs in the Commons.

Jeremy Corbyn, the opposition Labour Party leader who had been meeting with other opposition leaders this week to examine possible avenues to block a no-deal Brexit, said Wednesday he would request a meeting with the queen to ask her to reconsider Johnson’s request. The official Conservative Party government line is that it is normal to hold a Queen’s Speech when a freshly formed executive wants to set out its program

and that MPs would have time to vote on Brexit once Johnson returns from a European Council meeting scheduled for 17-18 October.

John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons who normally remains impartial on the politics of parliamentary matters, on Wednesday described the move as a “constitutional outrage”.

With just 64 days until Brexit, talks between the UK and the EU’s negotiating teams have stalled.

Johnson, who campaigned for Leave in the runup to the 2016 referendum, is opposed to the current withdrawal deal, which was drawn up by May and was rejected three times by the Commons.

The EU has repeatedly said it would not reopen the withdrawal deal. One of the key sticking points in the deal for hardline Brexit politicians like Johnson is the so-called Irish backstop -- a mechanism that would ensure a soft border between Northern Ireland, a UK territory, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state, in the event that a future deal between the EU and the UK falls through.

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Fighter planes hit the Taliban-controlled districts in Badakhshan province over the past two days.

said areas, said the official.

He added that only two security personnel were wounded in the operation.

Taliban militants who are in control of Wardoj

Hong Kong protest organizer attacked Hong Kong, Aug 29 (IANS): The Civil Human Rights Front, which has organized some of the largest demonstrations in Hong Kong, said on Thursday that its activist was attacked by two unidentified people.

According to the organization’s sources, at around 12.50 p.m., two men, with their faces covered and carrying a baseball bat and a long knife, attacked Jimmy Sham and a friend at a restaurant in Kowloon area, Efe news reported.

Although Sham was unharmed, his friend, who tried to protect him, received three blows with the bat and had to be taken to a hospital.

No further information has been revealed about his condition, although photos that have been published reveal a bruised arm.

Local police sources told Efe news that “preliminary investigations” of the incident suggest that the assailants were of a different nationality and not Chinese.

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central Chater Park, followed by a march to the headquarters of the Liaison Office, the body that officially represents the Beijing government in the autonomous city. Sham said he would appeal against the police ban, although he expressed little hope in it being overturned.

The demonstrations have resulted in the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of people since June, and have been accompanied by police repression in order to thwart attempts to disrupt the normal course of the city with strikes and occupation of its public spaces.

Although they began in opposition to a contentious extradition bill, the lawsuits have expanded and call for an improvement in the city’s democratic mechanisms.

Since June, Hong Kong has been in the throes of its worst political crisis in decades, sparked by the nowshelved extradition bill that would have enabled suspects to be extradited from Hong Kong to mainland China to face trial under Beijing’s judicial system.

and Yamgan districts over the past two years and overrun Karan wa Munjan district recently, haven’t commented on the report yet.

Iran rules out talks unless US back to n-deal T e h r a n, Au g 2 9 (IANS): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ruled out the possibility of any negotiations between Tehran and Washington unless the latter is back to the Iranian 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Press TV reported on Thursday.

“No country would accept to enter negotiations while being under maximum pressure,” because doing so would mean “surrender,” Araqchi said on Wednesday. Araqchi added that talks with the US would take place within the framework of the JCPOA only when Washington lifts all of its sanctions against Iran, Xinhua news agency.

The Minister, who also represents Iran in nuclear talks with powers, warned that if the Europeans fail to fully comply with their commitments under the nuclear agreement to secure Iran’s interests, Iran will take step to further reduce its JCPOA obligations.

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‘The Kargil Girl’ starring Janhvi Kapoor to release in March 2020

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ndian Air Force combat pilot Gunjan Saxena’s upcoming biopic “The Kargil Girl”, starring Janhvi Kapoor in the titular role, will hit the screens on March 13 next year.

Karan Johar, who produces the project, took to social media on Thursday and unveiled the official posters of the film. “ Wi t h u n a b a s h e d courage and bravery, she made her domain in a man’s world. Gunjan Saxena - ‘The Kargil Girl’, releasing on March 13, 2020,” Karan captioned the poster.

Janhvi will be portraying Saxena, who entered the war zone during the 1999 Kargil War, and in the poster, the actress is seen in her uniform, walking among a crowd of male colleagues who are clapping.

Janhvi too shared a couple of posters of the film. In one poster, she is seen hugging her co-star Pankaj Tripathi, who plays her father.

“Meri beti ki udaan koi nahin rok sakta (no one can stop my daughter from flying high),” the poster reads.

(IANS)

engineering and education at the Royal Academy of Engineering, Dr Rhys Morgan and food futurologist Dr Morgaine Gaye.

The report was commissioned by Samsung to mark the opening of Samsung KX, the technology firm’s new ‘experience space’ and retail store in King’s Cross, London, which will host tech tutorials, health and wellbeing sessions and other classes.

Called Samsung KX50: The Future in Focus, it suggests that by 2069 transport will have been revolutionised - with underwater tube transport systems in use between the UK, mainland Europe and other regions, where high-

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ollywood Naga actor, Zhokhoi Chüzho, who also featured in Force 2 (Bollywood), Nana (Nagamese) and other bollywood movies will be featuring in the upcoming 2019 Tollywood movie “Saaho”.

In a chat with Nagaland Post, Zhokhoi said the hospitality he received in his latest venture was one of the best so far. Asked if there was any difference in the way they work here and elsewhere he said, "Ofcourse! It's just about big production and huge set

up.. otherwise being an artiste what we do here we do the same there! All we need to do is stay focused and concentrate on our character."

Answering to a query whether speaking Hindi was a hurdle for Nagas to get roles in Bollywood movies, Zhokhoi said, "It's not about speaking Hindi or English.. it's all about the demand of the characters in the movie. So I would say Naga artistes must venture beyond their comfort zone and give their best."

He also suggested that local artistes should be ready to face any interview or audition as and when they get any opportunity.

On being asked about his view on the Naga film industry, Zhokhoi, who is also one of the founders of Dreamz Unlimited, said, "To be honest we still depend on selling DVDs and that's the saddest part and unless we get our own satellite channel it will always be like, 'sirf naam kamaya aur baki kuchh nahin'."

(Staff Reporter)

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With immense pride and honour the Asukhomi Students’ Union wishes our heartiest congratulations to DR. HUTOKA. Y JAKHA, S/o H. Yetoxu Jakha who has been conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in the Dept of Botany, Nagaland University on the topic “Documentation of Orchid resources of Kiphire, Tuensang and Zunheboto Districts of Nagaland and micropropagation of two Threatened species”.

The ASU take pride in your achievement and further wishes and prays for success in your future endeavours.

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ohima will host the 2nd Nagaland Film Festival to be organized from October 1 to November 1, 2019.

The organizers have invited entries of films for the 2nd Nagaland Film Festival from Northeast India both for the ‘Competition’ and ‘Non-competition’ sections.

A per a promo of the 2nd Nagaland Film Festival shared on her Twitter handle by filmmaker Sesino Yhoshu, the closing date for the entries of the films is September 20, 2019.

The entry fee of the films in the competition section is Rs 1,000.

There will be two categories – Best Short Fiction (maximum 10 minutes) and Best Short Documentary (maximum 10 minutes).

The winners in each category of the films will be honoured with a cash reward of Rs 50,000.

The film festival is likely to be a tough one with several talented short filmmakers from the Northeast India, including ‘Village Rockstars’ fame Rima Das, have been able to draw the attention of the world audience and critics with their creations.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour we the Keltomi Kughuko Kuposhukulu would like to take this priviledge to congratulate Dr. Nitoshe Zhimomi, S/o Late Kiqhezu Zhimomi of Zukihe Village on being conferred as the "Doctor of Ministry" (D.Min.) from Hindustan Bible Institute and College, Chennai.

We the Union is proud of his achievement and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

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nderwater highways, hoverboardbased sports and holidays in space are some of the upcoming revelations which will be commonplace in 50 years’ time, a new report on the future of technology has predicted.

The report also predicts the mass-scale production of 3D-printed organs, implants to monitor our health and self-cleaning homes will be key parts of everyday life.

The predictions have been compiled by a group of academics and futurists, including TechUK president and co-chair of the Institute of Coding Jacqueline de Rojas, director of

ago, is challenging all our assumptions about how we shall lead our future lives.’

The report also asked Britons which of the predictions they would most like to see become a reality, and 63 per cent of those surveyed said self-cleaning homes, powered by robot technology would be their top choice, followed by implants to monitor health stats and flying taxis and buses.

Tanya Weller, director of Samsung Showcase, KX, said: ‘Fifty years ago we could have never predicted such changes to the way we live, work, travel and eat.

‘Samsung has always been a future-facing company, we exist to create humandriven innovations that defy barriers to progress.

‘As a brand, we’re not just about making products that embrace the future, we want to help prepare people to navigate the future with confidence.

‘As the new Samsung KX destination opens in Coal Drops Yard, we’re excited that our guests will have the opportunity to discover a range of new, one-of-a-kind tech innovations, powered by Samsung technology.’

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Kohima to host 2nd Nagaland Film Festival

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Concept images for flying buses.

speed pods transport travellers between some countries in less than an hour.

Flying taxis and buses will also be used in urban areas to cut congestion, while more long-distance travel will involve reusable rockets flying in the upper atmosphere and at highspeed, cutting travel time between London and New York to under 30 minutes, the report suggests.

In health, virtual companions and carers will become common, tracking a person’s health status throughout their life and able to translate symptoms and conditions into any language.

The large-scale 3D printing of vital organs will offer instant replacements to those who need them and insects will have become a key protein source, the report claims, with kitchens of the future equipped with counter-top growing pods and tools to harvest the insects produced.

Ms de Rojas, who coauthored the report, told MailOnline: ‘The next 50 years will bring the largest technological changes and innovations we have ever seen in our work and leisure.

‘The Digital Revolution, just as the Industrial Revolution did 250 years

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ask Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) initiative “Open House” in association with Tuensang Hills Accolade Society (THAS) successfully launched in Tuensang at CKS hall with EAC Sadar, K. Rose as special guest.

The special guest encouraged the youngsters to give importance to fusion music and also urged them to set long term goal with sincerity and discipline.

Chairman of THAS, L.S. Yimchunger in his welcome and key note address, expressed gratitude to the state government for reaching out to grassroot level for upliftment of talented youths through TaFMA’s initiative.

Earlier the programme was hosted

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New York, Aug 29 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : N ova k Djokovic’s US Open title defense just got a little tougher on Wednesday as a recent shoulder issue flared up and nearly knocked the Serbian out of a second-round match that tested his resolve.

Djokovic str uggled with both his serve and backhand during a 6-4 7-6(3) 6-1 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero and later said his left shoulder had been bothering him for weeks with the pain getting worse during the match.

“I’ve been experiencing some days of higher intensity of pain, some days less.

It has been really fluctuating a lot, going up and down,” said Djokovic.

“What happened today on the court, actually how I felt, was quite rough and unpredictable.”

Djokovic, who had work done on the shoulder during his pre-match warmup inside Arthur Ashe Stadium earlier in the day, was in clear distress when he took a medical timeout while leading 4-3 in the first set.

The Serbian ironman returned to court to close out the first set and then had more treatment before

Londero, playing in only his second main draw match at Flushing Meadows, broke him twice for a 3-0 lead in the second.

So bothered was Djokovic by his backhand that in the third game of the second set, at 30-30 and with Londero well out of position, he failed to get even a soft backhand to the open court over the net.

But he roared back to take the next five games, a stretch during which he managed to fire off a number of backhand winners, en route to strolling through the tiebreak before getting more treatment on his shoulder.

While Djokovic was nowhere near his best, Londero, who is in the midst of a breakout season that saw him win his first title, will be happy to have played at such a high level in his first career meeting with the 16-times Grand Slam champion.

Up next for Djokovic, who has won four of the last five majors, will be either fellow Serbian Dusan Lajovic, the 27th seed, or American Denis Kudla, who were unable to play their match earlier because of inclement weather.

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Roger Federer

Roger Federer shook off a slow start and clawed back from one set down to notch up a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Damir Dzumhur from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Swiss, competing in his 100th US Open match, was once again made to work hard, having also dropped the opening

set in his first-round clash on Monday against Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal.

Next up for the third seed is No. 25 seed Lucas Pouille of France or Daniel Evans of Britain. Federer is 2-0 against both men in their respective head-to-head records and hasn’t dropped a set to either player.

Serena survives scare

Five-time champion Serena Williams was made to toil hard as she survived a scare against teenager American Catherine McNally in the second round of the US Open.

Pushed to the limit for the first set and a half, Serena withstood a brilliant effort from Catherine as she defeated the 17-year-old 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in a contest that lasted one-hour and 54 minutes at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night.

“I think it’s great because I want to be able to win matches where I’m not playing my best, play players who are playing great..be able to come through,” Serena was quoted as saying in her post-match press conference by the WTA website. “I need to be tested, I guess.”

With the victory, the No.8 seed kept her perfect record in second-round matches at the US Open intact -- improving to 19-0 in this round at this event -- two nights after reaching 19-0 in US Open first-round matches with her opening-night win over Russia’s Maria Sharapova. “You don’t play players like her that have such full games,” Serena said of Catherine. “I think she just overall played really well.”

Serena will next face the winner of the other women’s singles match between Dayana Yastremska and Karolina Muchova.

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Bottas to stay at Mercedes for 2020 season

Na s to l a , Au g 2 9 (IANS): Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will remain at Mercedes for the 2020 season.

According to a BBC report, the 30-year-old put pen to paper a one-year contract with an extension option for 2020, which Mercedes have exercised.

“For 2019, we set Valtteri the challenge of coming back even stronger than we saw him in the first part of 2018 -- and he has achieved that with some really impressive performances in the early races this year,” Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said.

“I am very happy and proud to be part of the team for a fourth season and wish to thank every team member and the board of Mercedes for their trust and belief in me.

“My performances have been getting better and better each year, and this is a great way to kickstart the second half of 2019,” said Bottas.

Bottas is level with teammate Lewis Hamilton on four pole positions going into the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend.

BCCI CoA looking to cut state associations’ share in revenue

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS): The Committee of Administrators (CoA), in a bizarre move, is now looking to cut down on the state associations’ share in the revenue generated by BCCI. The committee asked Chief Financial Officer Santosh Rangnekar to meet audit agency Deloitte to discuss the same and chart out a fresh plan that will then be handed to the fund disbursement department of the board.

A BCCI functionary explained the whole process that has been put in place to ensure that the move sees the light of the day. “The current share is at 70-30 with the board getting 30 per cent. But one of the CoA members has proposed

that the state associations’ share should be reduced.

And that is why the meeting to discuss the same was planned. It is still a work in progress and it hasn’t been passed. “ “A presentation on the same is to be done by Deloitte to the CFO and he will then put it forward to the fund disbursement department,” the functionary said.

A senior state association official said that the committee needed to understand that all these policy decisions would be looked into when the office bearers takeover post fresh elections. “If this is true it is just another act in the theatre of the absurd that has been the par for the course these

days at the BCCI level. Who is going to tell these fellows that this is an exercise in futility. Firstly, they do not have the authority to do this; Secondly, it is not their money and therefore not their decision; and Thirdly, a contractual arrangement cannot be disturbed even if someone sitting in his ivory tower may have some glorious visions of grandeur about one’s own self.”

“They need to understand that the accounts are to be passed by the General Body of the BCCI and they can reject any decision of a policy nature that has been taken without their approval and therefore any such blustering approach would be ill-advised,” the official pointed.

NEFL: Assam Titans, Mizo Falcons remain unbeaten Dimapur, Aug 29 (NPN): Assam Titans and Mizo Falcon still remains unbeaten as they play 1-1 draw at the ongoing Northeast Futsal League (NEFL) at NC Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai Guwahati, Assam. Aklanta Basumatary and Lalringsanga scored goal for Assam and Mizoram respectively.

In the second match, Manipur defeated Arunachal by 5-0. Md Yasir and Md Shah Jahan scored 2 goals each for Manipur while Rajanibala scored 1.

In the last match on Wednesday Mizo Falcons beats Arunachal Highlanders 2-1.

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Deepa Malik receiving the award from president.

New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI): Paralympic silvermedallist Deepa Malik on Thursday became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award but training commitments kept co-awardee Bajrang Punia away from the ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here.

Malik, who won a silver medal in the shot put F53 category in the 2016 Rio Paralympics, was joint winner of the top honour with Asian and Commonwealth Games champion Punia, who is in Russia to prepare for the upcoming World Championships in Kazakhstan. Malik became only the second para-athlete after double Paralympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, who received the recognition in 2017, to have won the prestigious award.

World Championships bronze-medallist shuttler B Sai Praneeth, woman cricketer Poonam Yadav, Asian Games gold-winner heptathlete Swapna Barman, footballer Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, two-time world K Y M C

silver-medallist boxer Sonia Lather, Asian Games silvermedallist equestrian Fouaad Mirza, motorsports ace Gaurav Gill and Kabaddi captain Ajay Thakur were among the 19 sportspersons who received the Arjuna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind here.

Prominent absentees from the event apart from Punia, were cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, Asian Games gold-medallist shot-putter Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, and silver-winner quartermiler Mohammed Anas, all of who were picked for the Arjuna award this year.

Jadeja is currently on national duty with the Indian Test team in the Caribbean, while Toor and Anas are competing in the national inter-state athletics meet in Lucknow right now.

The National Sports Awards are given on August 29 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

While the Khel Ratna award carries a prize purse of Rs 7.5 lakh, the Arjuna awardees are given Rs 5 lakh each along with citations.

LATE MISHAK JEMU

Born : 02/02/1972 | Died : 23/08/2019 “THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD HAS TAKEN AWAY” – Job 1:21b

HOTOSHE ZHIMO (20th Nov. 1938 – 18th Aug 2019)

"For if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's - Romans 14:8" We the bereaved family of LATE SHRI HOTOSHE ZHIMO, wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all those individuals, neighbors, relatives, organizations, churches, prayer centers and prayer warriors for your sympathetic gestures and immense support through prayers, financial and material help, physical, support and emotional comfort during his protracted illness and the ultimate sad demise on 18.08.2019. We deeply regret our inability to mention the names of each and every one of you individually, but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

Through this column, we the family of LATE MISHAK JEMU would like to convey our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to one and all who stood by us through prayers, physical presence, financial and material support during his prolonged illness and sad demise on 23.08.2019.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Doctors and Staff of Zion Hospital, Dimapur 17. Jemutsa and Semytsa Union, Tesophenyu 2. Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church 18. Principal and Staff of GHSS (Chumukedima) 3. Tesophenyu Upper Baptist Church 19. Tesophenyu Group, Kohima 4. Rengma Baptist Church, Sovima 20. Tesophenyu Group, Tseminyu 5. United Baptist Church, Mao Colony, Nagarjan 21. Tesophenyu Group, Chumukedima 6. Hosanna Prayer Home (Kohima) 22. Shri. R. Khing, Advisor, Animal Husbandry and Vety. Services, Women Resources Dept., 7. Sarah Prayer Group (Dimapur) Nagaland 8. Nazareth Healing Centre (K. Station) 23. Shri. Nilo Rengma, Ex. Minister 9. Tesophenyu Lojvü Prayer Centre.

24. Johny G. Rengma, Non-Official Director of 10. Dimapur Rengma Public Organisation NSTFDC, Govt. of India 11. Tesophenyu Group Public Union, Dimapur 25. G.K Rengma, Counsellor, Naga Council Dimapur 12. Prayer Fellowship Rengma Colony, Walford 26. Er. Levi Rengma, Ex. Parliamentary Secretary 13. Tesophenyu Group Women Fellowship, 27. Khonbi Jemu and Family Dimapur 28. Retd. Col. S. Rengma and Family 14. Rengma Community, Purana Bazaar 29. Shengato Jemu, Curator of Art and Culture, 15. Lotha and Rengma Contractors’ Union Govt. of Nagaland 16. Purana Bazaar Model Colony, ISBT 30. Er. Rukusayi Rhakho (Nagaland University) We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one but earnestly pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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210 sportspersons receive cash awards State observes National Sports Day & Fit India Movement

recipients of cash award with others at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on Thursday.

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KO H I M A , AU G 2 9 (NPN): The Department of Youth Resources and Sports gave away cash award to meritorious sports persons in commemoration of National Sports Day and Fit India Movement at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on Thursday.

Altogether 210 recipients including four coaches received an amount totalling Rs.50 lakh for the year 2016-17 and 2017-18.

Starting from 2016-2017 & 2017- 2018, there were altogether 311 medal win-

ners (gold- 83, silver- 93, bronze- 135) from 14 disciplines at the national and international level. The department is also making necessary arrangements for ‘Cash Awards to Meritorious Sportspersons for the year 2018- 2019.

Speaking on the occasion, Er. Zale Neikha, advisor, Youth Resources and Sports said ‘National Sports Day’ and ‘Fit India Movement’ were clubbed into one programme and to commemorate the occasion, cash awards were given to excellent sportspersons.

National Sports Day is observed every year in India to spread awareness about the importance of sports and games in the life of every individual, said Neikha. He also lauded the department of Youth Resources and Sports for their relentless and tireless efforts in organising the 1st ever ‘National Sports Day’.

While congratulating the awardees for their a c h i eve m e n t s a n d f o r bringing laurels to the state, Neikha expressed hope that the act of recognition and award will boost the morale of the young talented

sportspersons to perform and achieve success at the highest level.

Olympian Chekrovolu Swuro, who also spoke on the occasion, said that Naga youths have immense potential in the field of sports. She, however, regretted that many don’t want to work hard to become winners. While reminding the sportspersons that success will always surround a person who is physically fit and mentally strong, Chekrovolu challenged the youngsters to live up with positive attitude and set a definite goal to reach the

Coaches dismayed by award selection process Correspondent

Kohima , Aug 2 9 (NPN): State coaches have Thursday expressed dismay over the selection process for awards given on “National Sports Day” at IG Staduim, Kohima.

Junior State coach (football) Ruopfu Meyase received the state coach award for 2016-17, while three state coaches – football coach Kevilebei Paphino, archery coach Neisevotuo Terhase and athletic coach D. Awala Walling received the awards for 2017-18.

According to the department sports policy regarding the award, coaches who produce national and international level will be awarded the coach award, said one of the aggrieved coaches. “I feel the coach’s award should be purely on performance not favouritism or nepotism” he said.

The coach awardees should send their application to their respective sports association and then it is send to Nagaland O ly m p i c A s s o c i a t i o n (NOA) and NOA should

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desire destination.

On the occasion, Nagaland sepaktakraw players including the coaches who had represented India in three Asian games were also felicitated.

Meanwhile, various institutions also organised the programme. Following are some reports.

DGC: In Dimapur Government College (DGC), led by principal Kavili Jakhalu, the programme was observed at the college auditorium. A press release from DGC publicity and media cell stated that, altogether around 800 students, 50 faculty members and 15 non-teaching staff attended the programme.

DHS Mokokchung: District health society (DHS), Mokokchung obser ved the programme at IDSP conference hall IMDH Mokokchung on August 29.

A press release from the DPMU, CMO office stated that, Dr Ayangla Saku DPO (UIP &RCH) highlighted the speech on fit India movement. The fitness pledge reading was done by Dr R Chubala Aier CMO. Programme was chaired by Dr Kibangkum-

ba deputy CMO and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Medemmayang, medical superintendent.

MGMHSS: MGM Higher Secondary School (MGMHSS), Dimapur joined in the “Fitness India Movement” propounded by prime minister Narendra Modi on August 29.

A press release from MGMHSS media cell stated that, principal Dr. Rev. Fr. P. S.Varghese addressed the students and teachers in the assembly and highlighted the objectives and aims of the programme.

He stated that health was an important asset in one’s life and one must take proper measures to keep fit and healthy.

S t u d e n t s wa t c h e d live telecast on television about the launching programme of the “Fit India Movement” and along with teachers learned about the importance of fitness and how one can remain fit by regular exercises and playing games and sports. They got to learn the tips and measures to be healthy and keep oneself away from toxic substances. Parents were also given the opportunity to watch the live telecast.

Football coaching for U-14 from Sep 4

Mizoram wins U-14 Subroto Cup

A match in progress at IG Stadium, Kohima on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

Kohima , Aug 2 9 (NPN): The 32nd edition of Nagaland State Taekwondo Championship organised by Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) got underway Thursday at IG Stadium, Kohima.

Kohima District Taekwondo Association (KDTA) with 21 medals (8 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze) is leading the overall medal tally on Day 1.

Dimapur is in second place with 20 medals (8 gold, 9 silver and 3

bronze) while Phek and department of Youth Resources and Sports are in the third place with 15 medals each.

However, Mon and Longleng District Taekwondo Association are yet to secure any medal.

A total of 10 teams Dimapur, Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longlen, Peren, Kohima, Phek – and one each from Department of Youth Resources and Sports and Police department are participating in the championship.

The championship will conclude on Friday.

Kohima , Aug 2 9 (NPN): The first free football coaching for under-14 (both boys and girls) will begin from September 4 at 3:00 pm onwards (every Wednesday and Saturday) in Kohima. Therefore, interested candidates have been asked to register and avail this free coaching.

For more details, contact IGS administrator at 887302692 or football coach at 630098992.

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Zale Neikha along with the recipients of the state coach awards on Thursday. (NP)

submit to sports council for final approval, he said.

However, this time, the awards were given without seeing their achievements, the coach added.

Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association has also said that there were discrepancies in the selection process. One of the members expressed dismay over the coach award and suggested that the award should not be

‘turn by turn system’ but be given to achievers who have produced results in the national and international level.

“Award should not be emotional award, but for the achiever, something is lacking behind in the sports department, we have to revise it,” he said.

Another coach alleged that there was nepotism during the selection process and said this trend

Isco adds to Dravid replaced as India A, U19 head coach Real’s injury

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS): Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid, who has been appointed as the head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), will no longer serve as the head coach of India A and U19 teams.

According to an ICC report, Sitanshu Kotak and Paras Mhambrey have been named head coaches of the India A and U19 teams, respectively. However, the report stated the appointment of the two has been made only for “next few months”.

Dravid had served as the head coach of the two

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teams since his appointment in 2015, till being given the NCA position earlier this year.

Kotak, the former Saurashtra batsman, will perform head coach and batting coach duties with India A, with Ramesh Powar, the former India off-spinner, taking over as bowling coach and T. Dilip as fielding coach.

The 46-year-old, who averaged 41.76 in 130 firstclass matches while taking 70 wickets, was in charge of the Saurashtra side in the domestic set-up.

For mer India fast bowler Mhambrey, who has worked for long with the ‘A’ and U19 sides under Dravid, will be the head coach, as well as the bowling coach of the junior side at the upcoming Asia Cup in Colombo in September.

He will be assisted by former India batsman Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Abhay Sharma, a wicketkeeper in his playing days, as batting and fielding coaches respectively of the India U19 team.

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M ad r id, A ug 2 9 (Agencies): Real Madrid’s injury worries have continued at the start of the Liga season with midfielder Isco suffering a hamstring injury.

The 27-year-old Spain international, who has featured in both of Real’s games so far, joins a growing injury list at the Santiago Bernabeu just two weeks into the new campaign. “Our player has been diagnosed with a muscular injury in the right femoral biceps. His recovery will continue to be monitored,” read a club statement here on Wednesday.

Isco joins James Rodriguez, who has been ruled out of the weekend trip to Villarreal with a calf injury, on the sidelines. Attacking midfielder Marco Asensio is likely to miss the rest of the campaign with a knee injury. New signings Eden Hazard and Rodrygo have yet to make their debuts due to muscle problems while back-up striker Mariano Diaz has a similar issue and none are likely to feature on Sunday.

should not continue from the next award ceremony.

And if the trend continues the state coach award will have no value in the future, he added.

Meanwhile, Akumla Chuba, director, department of Youth Resources and Sports has informed that the sports policy was just a draft and yet to be approved. Therefore, the selection process could not be followed, she said.

D imapu r , Aug 2 9 (NPN): The Quasar Club Kohima will be organising the first Quasar Inter-College Table Tennis Tournament in collaboration with Kohima District Table Tennis Association on September 6 and 7 at Indoor Table Tennis Stadium, Kohima. Therefore the club has invited all interested colleges under Kohima district to collect the forms from Table Tennis Stadium, Raj Bhawan, Kohima. For more inquiry, contact 87948 81960, 70052 53758 or 9612700653.

Mizoram players with the trophy after defeating Manipur in Subroto Cup final.

New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI): Saidan Secondary School of Mizoram was on Thursday crowned Under-14 boys champions of Subroto Cup International Football tournament after defeating Unique Model Academy of Manipur 2-0 in the summit clash here.

It was the Mizoram school's maiden title win in the tournament.

B Romalsawma and Hunmawia scored the goals for the Mizoram school in the sixth and 43rd minutes.

The first half started with some fierce exchanges.

It was the Mizoram school

players who showed their attacking intent and scored the first goal in the 6th minute through B Romalsawma.

In the 23rd minute, the Mizoram side earned a penalty when, reaching out for an aerial ball, the Manipur goalkeeper committed a foul on an opposition player.

The penalty was taken

by Mizoram's star player of the tournament and captain Hunmawia but the Manipur goalkeeper Bijando saved it. In the second half, Mizoram captain Hunmawia scored in the 43rd minute from open play. It was Hunmawia's 14th strike of the

tournament as he became the highest scorer.

Unique Model Academy of Manipur had won the title last year.

The Mizoram school took home the winners' prize purse of Rs 3,00,000 while the runners-up team from Manipur pocketed Rs 1,75,000.

The Best Player Award, carrying Rs 50,000, went to B Romalsawma of Saidan Secondary School, Mizoram while the Best Goalkeeper award, also of Rs 50,000, went to Bijando of Unique Model Academy, Manipur.

Clinical India eye series win in Jamaica Test Kingston, Aug 29 (IANS): After registering a record-breaking victory in the first Test, Team India will try to seal the series when they take on West Indies in the second match beginning Friday at the historic Sabina Park. India clinched a 318-run win -their largest overseas victory in terms of run -- in the first Test in Antigua and began their World Test Championship campaign in style.

The visitors seem to have all their bases covered, having arguably the most well-rounded attack in world cricket at the moment. All the three seamers -- Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami -- were among the wickets in Antigua which has been the case now for quite some time.

Also, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played the role of supporting spinner superbly.

Besides picking up wickets, he also contributed with crucial runs in the first innings and showed why he is such an integral member of the team in all the three formats of the game.

However, what would

India players celebrate the win in the first Test

have pleased skipper Virat Kohli most was the return to form of his deputy Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 183 runs in the game, and middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari who played a grinding second-inning knock of 93.

For West Indies, it was another batting collapse which saw them getting bundled out for a paltry 100

in the second innings. The batting, which has been a problem for the Caribbean team in all the three formats, has undone a lot of the good work put in by a resurgent pace unit and has been responsible for some inexplicable defeats.

And if the Jason Holder-led side are to bounce back and level the series, the mantra is simple: Their

batsmen need to come to the party, score runs and put the Indian batters under pressure.

Ishant set to surpass Kapil in elite India list

Right-arm pacer Ishant Sharma, who played a pivotal role in India’s emphatic victory in the first Test against West Indies, will aim to add yet another

feather on his cap when he comes out to bowl in the second game beginning Friday at the Sabina Park.

Ishant is currently tied with legendary skipper Kapil Dev at the second spot in the list of most wickets taken by an Indian outside Asia. Both Ishant and Kapil have 155 wickets to their name in 45 Test matches which they have played till now outside Asia.

If he manages to take one wicket in the upcoming Test, he will become the sole second place holder in this illustrious list. Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble tops the chart with 200 wickets to his name in 50 matches.

In the first Test which India won by 318 runs, Ishant picked up eight wickets in total (five in first inning and three in the second) and broke the backbone of the West Indies’ batting line-up.

Overall, the 30-yearold has played 91 Tests in which he has scalped 275 wickets, including nine five-wicket hauls.

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