July 13, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 217

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NPF crisis at Governor’s door CSOs, pol parties blame govt for bridge collapse RIVAL GROUPS SHARPEN INTERPRETATION OVER GOVERNOR’S ROLE

Staff Reporter

Dimapur, Jul 12 (NPN): Nagaland’s dubious game of throne, first enacted in Kaziranga during May 2014; second in Sovima and Kohima during January-February 2015; third in Kaziranga during January-February 2017 and the fourth, again in Kaziranga during the second week of July 2017 is all set to come to an end, if a vote of confidence is held or not on the floor of the house on or before July 15 as per the directive of Governor P.B. Acharya.

All 43 MLAs (36 NPF and 7 Independents) who have been camping in Kaziranga’s Borgos Resort have started leaving for Dimapur and Kohima on July 12 evening. They plan to also meet with the Governor, who is scheduled to return to Kohima on July 13.

The issue of the Governor directing the chief minister Dr.Shürhozelie Liezietsü to face the floor test was deliberated upon by the council of ministers on July 11 at the residence office of the chief minister.

The cabinet had main-

2 killed; 8 injured in road mishaps

Staff Reporter

D IMAPUR , J UL 1 2 (NPN): Two persons were killed and eight others injured in separate road accidents in Dimapur district on Wednesday. In the first incident, one person identified as Subrata Dev was killed on the spot and seven other passengers including the driver of the vehicle (Tata Winger) injured when the vehicle they were travelling skidded and rolled down around 100 feet below NH 29 at Piphema at around 4:45 am, traffic police source said.

Traffic police source also told Nagaland Post, that the vehicle (MN-085622) was coming from Manipur and proceeding towards Dimapur. Troops of 41 AR posted at Ghaspani also rushed to the spot and rescued all the trapped passengers and administered first aid at the unit hospital.

In the second incident, an auto driver was killed on the spot after his autorickshaw collided with a Bolero pick up near Government Higher Secondary School, Nagarjan at around 7:30 pm. The deceased has been identified as Murali Mondal, traffic police source said. The pick-up driver was arrested, police said.

This is it!

“Every living creature is fleeing from flood in Kaziranga including our respected MLAs from Nagaland.”

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tained it is in majority and that the Governor could only act with the aid and advice of the cabinet. The cabinet cited forthcoming presidential poll as well as by election, to differ on holding assembly session at the present juncture.

According to political observers, the battle will be fought on the constitutional legality of the claims of both sides. It remains to be seen what motion would be adopted if the house is summoned: (a) a confidence motion on Dr. Shürhozelie ministry or a No-confidence motion.

Resignations: Three ministers including three advisors to CM and 21 parliamentary secretaries have submitted their resignations on July 12.

The legislators include ministers-- Y. Paton, G. Kaito Aye; advisors—Naiba Konyak, Nuklutoshi, S.I. Jamir, parliamentary secretaries-- Dr. Benjongliba Aier, Kejong Chang, Imtikumzuk, Dr. Longriniken, S. Hukavi Zhimomi, S. Chuba Longkumer, Khumo Khiam, E. Eshak Konyak, Y.M. Yollow, Phukayi Sumi, B.S. Nganlang, Er. Picto

Shohe, Er. Levi Rengma, Toyang Chang, EE Pangteang, Tovihoto, Vikho-o Yhoshu, Amenba Yaden, Shetoyi, C. Apok Jamir, and Deo Nukhu.

MLAs attack CM, Cabinet Meanwhile, Zhaleio Rio and Tokheho Yepthomi, MLAs in separate statements have slammed the manner in which chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü attempted to justify decision not to have floor tests.

Taking on the stand of the cabinet that the present crisis was an internal matter of the party, Zhaleo said the chief minister had skirted the question posed by the Governor not whether the present crisis was in internal matter of the party but whether he commanded majority in the house and to prove that on the floor of the house on or before July 15.

Further Zhaleo maintained that in constitutional practise, the leader of the legislature who commands majority has the right to seek intervention of the Governor to compel the minority chief minister to face the floor test.

He reiterated that any meeting of the party legislature cannot be official or unofficial once signatures of majority of members were attested. Zhaleo said T.R. Zeliang has the support of 36 MLAs after Noke and later Vikho-o Yhoshu sent their support in writing to Zeliang.

He went on to point out that prior to legislature party meeting on July 4, a total of 44 NPF MLAs including ten who present support Dr. Shürhozelie were together.

On this basis, he said once he was reduced to minority with only ten MLAs, Dr Shürhozelie should have gracefully resigned instead of sticking on to the chair.

Since the matter has gone to the Governor, the issue is no longer an internal matter of NPF as it has pervaded into constitutional, parliamentary law , conventions and traditions.

He also said the Governor was duty-bound to ask the chief minister to prove his majority on the floor of the house and not to ignore the claim of T.R. Zeliang who has majority support of 43 MLAs in a house of 59.

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D I MAPUR , J UL 1 2 (NPN): Nagaland government has come under severe criticism for the collapse of the RCC steel girder bridge on Tuesday killing four persons and injuring several others at 4th mile area, Dimapur.

Various civil society organizations (CSOs) including political parties have blamed the government for the negligence that led to the unfortunate incident, while some have also served ultimatum, demanding immediate resignation of the R&B minister and to initiate thorough probe into the incident.

WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has demanded immediate resignation of PWD (R&B) minister, Y Vikheho Swu, on moral grounds for the collapse of Bridge near CIHSR (Referral Hospital), which led to the loss of lives and scores injured. In a press release, WSH president, Zheshito Swu, and general secretary, Vikato A Achumi, said this was decided at an emergency meeting with its frontal organisations on July 12, 2017 at its office, Chekiye.

WSH pointed out that the bridge that served as lifeline of more than 120 villages has now collapsed

SDRF team the bridge collapse site on Wednesday.

“due to the minister’s negligence.” WSH asserted that if the minister had any iota of conscience or regret he should resign at once.

Hoho maintained that no amount of justification would make up for “his misdeed and misappropriation of the amount sanctioned for the bridge to let him hold the office anymore.”

Further, WSH also demanded an answer from the R&B minister on the amount of Rs.37 crore sanctioned in the year 2015 for the con-

NPF party and govt intact, says Yitachu Cabinet terminates DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): NPF spokesperson and minister School Education & SCERT, Yitachu maintained that despite the present dissidence among NPF Legislators, the NPF Party as well as the state government were intact and that both NPF and the state government were functioning normally.

In a press note, explained that the meaning of government in a state meant chief minister and his council of ministers and that the present cabinet of eight out of 12 formed a quorum.

Constitutionally and legally, he said chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu still enjoyed the confidence of 58 members-- 47 NPF MLAs, 4 BJP MLAs and 7 Independent MLAs . He said four BJP MLAs were in the government, and seven Independent MLAs had not withdrawn their letter of support extended to Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu.

He reiterated that the present crisis was an internal matter while

there was difference between the issue of leadership in the NPF party from the leadership in the government.

Leadership in the party has to be decided in party forum and not taken to the Governor or the assembly , he said.

Similarly he askjed if there was crisis in BJP leadership would it warrant the Governor to summon the house to resolve the issue? In the same way, the present crisis did not warrant intervention of the Governor.

On claims of T.R. Zeliang having support of the majority NPF Legislature Party, Yitachu said Zeliang should take up the issue with the party first instead of asking the Governor to resolve the internal affairs of the NPF Party which was “was illegal and unconstitutional”.

Yitachu said resolving the internal party problems in the Assembly was not in accordance with democratic and parliamentary practices. “That is why, it

is an established law that a NoConfidence Motion cannot be tabled in the Assembly by the Legislators of the ruling party,” he said.

In any given political party, Yitachu said there was always a room for inner-party democracy, including freedom to express differences of views and opinions.

However, in the current scenario, he said the movement of MLAs were being restricted, and alleged that they were kept under forced confinement. Such action was undemocratic, as it undermined freedom of movement and freedom of speech guaranteed by the Constitution, he said.

Further, he said that Independent MLAs, or the MLAs of BJP or other political parties had no role to play in the issue of deciding leadership of the NPF Legislature Party. “It is expected that such established democratic practices and parliamentary procedures should be within the knowledge of MLAs,” he said.

service of MKR Pillai

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Chief Minister’s Office media cell informed that the Cabinet on Wednesday sent out a strong message, “as sincere attempt to clean up the system”, directing immediate service termination of PHQ consultant, MKR Pillai. Cabinet has also directed the government to seek a report from the Income Tax department.

Furthermore, the Cabinet has directed that PHQ to submit a report on the presence of a Nagaland Police truck noticed in Kerala as per media reports.

With regard to the issues relating to irregularities in Public Distribution System in Nagaland, media cell said that the Cabinet was briefed by Food & Civil Supplies department and the Director General of Police.

The cabinet noted that in the fuel adulteration case, two criminal cases were registered, investigation completed, charge-sheet filed and trial was in progress, CMO added. In the other case of repacking of food grains, the Cabinet noted that investigation was in progress and directed that the investigation should be completed at the earliest.

NPCC demands imposition of President’s Rule Vikheho clarifies on DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has sought immediate intervention of Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya by dismissing the minority government of Dr. Shürhozelie and to recommend imposition of President’s Rule, saying the state is faced with an extraordinary situation of political instability with crumbling infrastructures all around that shows no signs of abating.

NPCC media cell said the full blown internal power struggle of the NPF has made the continuance of the NPF-BJP government untenable even for the next few months before facing assembly elections.

NPCC further said that the continued absence of the Governor during crucial occasions was “becoming more of a rule than exception.” It also pointed out that the blatant misrule by NPF for over 14 years, “their failures are manifesting in every spheres of governance in which the people have started paying a heavy

price.” NPCC said Nagaland was now in state of utter ruins as the government has collapsed with majority of the legislators lodged far away in the plains of Kaziranga, while the roads have vanished, bridges collapsing and people dying as a result of dangerous roads and collapsing bridges.

It said the silence of the people all through the years had emboldened the party in power to indulge in their own power struggle and aggrandizement without any inhibitions.

To this, NPCC asked NPF “how long can the people of Nagaland tolerate this utter nonsense and whimsical attitude of the NPF government?”

It said NPF or its apologists through print and social media would always find ways to put up “circular argument” against NPCC but that will not wish away the present state of sordid affairs that has engulfed the entire state. Meanwhile, NPCC extended its thanks to the NPF dissidents lodged in Kaziranga for substantiating and vindicating

their ‘nepotism’ charge against chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie in appointing his son to the post of advisor to CM with cabinet status. NPCC said it also thanked Khriehu Liezietsu for making the ‘supreme sacrifice’ of declining to accept the post after more than fortnight drama.

It said the power struggle of the NPF was just a clever ploy to divert the attention of the people.

Dares Vikheho: NPCC has reminded R&B minister Vikheho Swu that accepting full moral responsibility without budging from his ministerial position was “just an eyewash and lip service that is insulting especially to the memory of those killed in this tragic bridge collapse.”

NPCC said if Swu understood the real meaning of full moral responsibility, he should immediately resign from his post rather than making feeble explanations to absolve himself or the department since warning signs of imminent dangers of using the bridge was being highlighted since 2013.

CM offer to Zeliang

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Minister PWD (R&B), Y Vikheho Swu, on Wednesday clarified his stand on the offer of chief minister’s post to TR Zeliang, stating that clarification was being issued to preserve and uphold the sanctity and integrity of the NPF party in general and elected members (legislators) in particular.

In a press release, Vikheho stated that on hearing about the legislators gathering for dinner at the former chief minister, TR Zeliang’s residence on the evening of July 7, 2017, a few of them, who were aware of the development and taking pre-emptive measures to work out an understanding between the chief minister and the former chief minister, had rushed to Kohima to take stock of the situation.

He said they reached Kohima around 12 midnight and after a brief discussion they dispersed to meet the next day at 10am. On July 8, 2017 meeting with the chief minister, the minister PWD (R&B) said their sole intention was to resolve the differences that had come up. He said the chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu was so sincere and concerned as usual for the party and Naga people and wholeheartedly expressed his concern.

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struction and queried why has not the work started till date. WSH has demanded the police to start initiating an action against those responsible for the negligence of duty and for the misappropriation of funds.

WSH also cautioned the engineers and contractors that it would not hesitate to resort to its own course of action if Seithekima-Patkai road was not repaired immediately for the public and ensure that quality work was carried out with good work-

manship.

Expressing condolences over the loss of four lives, the WSH demanded immediate compensation to the deceased families and those injured in the accident.

Meanwhile, the hoho also demanded that the parliamentary secretary Irrigation & Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi, immediately intervene and look into the plight of the villages of Yeveto, Hakhizhe, Kiyezu, Hetoi and Zuheshe, which have been submerged by the waters of Zubza river.

WSH said that paddy fields, plantations and many other properties have been damaged in those villages. “The affected villages lie under his constituency for which he is responsible and accountable,” WSH said.

Hoho also said that the parliamentary secretary had made “some tall promises” and assured to build good flood control measures, but did not match up with his words.

WSH demanded that a proper compensation be paid for the properties damaged by the flood. It said that the unfortunate villagers have to undergo through such hard times every monsoon due to the absence of proper flood control measures.

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Speaker asks CM to consult Gov for floor test

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr. Imtiwapang Aier in a letter addressed to Nagaland chief minister, Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu, has urged him to consult the Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, in regard to the floor test which the latter had summoned. The Speaker in this regard said that the proposal was put up to the CM on July 11, and requested the CM “to take the call in consultation with the Governor without involving the office of the Speaker, which needs to be kept above partisan ends”.

Kekhrie Yhome files nomination

KOHIMA, JUL 12 (NPN): Social activists and academician Kekhrie Yhome filed his nomination on Wednesday for 10-Northern Angami-I bye-election as an Independent candidate with Neitsu Khezhie as his stand by candidate.

Speaking to media persons after filing his nomination, Yhome said he wanted to spread the gospel of the youth since everyone was looking for change. Yhome said he intended to prove the directives of the Election Commission, the Church and what common people wanted-- “Clean Election”. Yhome was accompanied by his friends, supporters, elders and well wishers. (Correspondent)

DC Dmu notifies on alternative road

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): In view of the bridge collapse near CIHSR Hospital Dimapur, DC Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, has notified that alternative route for communication of all vehicles has been directed towards Patkai-Seithekima-Niuland road. In an order, DC Dimapur stated that to ensure smooth traffic, movement/plying of all heavy vehicles on the said route has been restricted until further notice.

Paiwang refutes news reports

Kohima, JUL 12 (NPN): BJP Legislature Party leader and minister Transport and IT&C P. Paiwang Konyak has strongly refuted the news reports that BJP was responsible for the political crisis in Nagaland. In a press release, Paiwang categorically asserted that the state BJP and the MLAs from day one maintained neutrality. He also affirmed that BJP’s alliance with NPF would remain intact. He also made known that the party has neither sided any of the group (Kaziranga or Kohima) since it was an internal party matter.

Paiwang has appealed to the public not to be confused and misled by such false news and also requested media houses not to propagate any news without confirmation. It may be noted that a NE based news channel had broadcasted that three BJP legislators-- P. Paiwang Konyak, Dr. T.M. Lotha and Imtilemba were camping in Kaziranga.

NPF youth wing to stage peaceful rally

KOHIMA, JUL 12 (NPN): NPF central youth wing will ‘stage peaceful rally’ on July 14 against those MLAs camped at Kaziranga for not discharging their duties as assigned, creating hardships to the public, NPF sources said. The youth wing will also submit a memorandum to Nagaland Governor, P.B Acharya in this regard. Correspondent

NCP backs appointment of new DAN chairman

KOHIMA, JUL 12 (NPN): NCP state unit has extended support to the appointment of new DAN chairman, Kuzholuzho Nienu. In a press note, NCP state unit convenor, Vanthungo Odyuo said NCP, during the DAN alliance party meeting attended by all DAN alliance parties-- NPF, BJP, NCP and JD (U), concurred to the appointment of new DAN chairman to re-strengthen the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN). Odyuo said during the meeting the house deliberated on the necessity of appointing a new DAN chairman since the chairman’s post fell vacant after the suspension of T.R. Zeliang from the NPF party.

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WEATHER FORECAST July 13

Minister for PHED, Chotisuh Sazo addresses DPDB Phek meeting. (DIPR) According to DIPR report, the house approved implementation of LADP for the year 2017-2018, establishment of Botanical garden at Phek Government College, registration of society Phek Village Youth Organisation and F/A for Bharat Scouts and Guides Phek District.

In the meeting, departmental activities were presented by SDO (Hous-

ing) and Sericulture Department Phek while the newly posted officers were introduced to the house.

A co-ordination meeting has been convened on July 25 at DC Phek conference hall; all the heads of offices have been requested to attend the meeting. The next DPDB departmental presentation will be given

by K.V.K and Phek Government College.

‘Silent protest’ over current political crisis

Immanuel College Dimapur organise graduation day

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Agartala A couple of thunderstorms

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Guwahati Clouds and sun with a t-storm 34 24 Imphal

Partly sunny with a t-storm

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Shillong

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Tuensang Partly sunny with a t-storm Wokha

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Zunheboto A couple of thunderstorms

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DIMAPUR: District Development and Planning Board (DPDB) Phek on Wednesday has approved four agendas during its monthly DPDB meeting held under the chairperson, deputy chairman State Planning Board and Chairman DPDB Phek, Kuzholuzo Nienu and in the presence of minister for PHED, Chotisuh Sazo.

Group of people gathered outside TK Service area on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR: A “silent protest” was carried out by a group of people claiming to be “concerned and like-minded members of the society” at TK Service area, 2 ½ mile Dimapur to voice out their resentment over the current political crisis in Nagaland.

Members of the group holding placards questioned why T.R. Zeliang was trying to create more problems when he has already been rejected by the people. They also urged the leaders to stop taking the public for granted.

Placards which read

“TR Zeliang you murdered our two innocent brothers” and “This crisis because of TR Zeliang” etc. were also seen pasted onto the vehicles.

Following the intervention of police, the group was dispersed from the area.

DIMAPUR: Immanuel College, Dimapur organised college graduation day on July 10 for the students who successfully completed B.A. & B. Sc in the year 2017.

During the programme, Rajashree Mohanty, the overall NU topper No.1 (Zoology Honours) was felicitated with a cash award and other meritorious students for their success and achievement.

The programme was attended by chairman, Dr. A. Loso Chalai and Principal, Th. Sharatchandra Singh.

Earlier, the programme started with invocation by assistant professor, Temjen Longkumer, while welcome speech was delivered by the college principal.

BJP Nagaland state unit tours Mokokchung district DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland state unit team led by BJP organising secretary for the state, Ananda Narayan Mishra is touring Mokokchung district. The team on Wednesday 27 Mokokchung Town AC and held a programme at Aongza Ward. Welcoming the team, the mandal president, Tiakumzuk expressed joy that the dreams and aspiration of the electorates of the constituency were finally coming true in the form of BJP. He claimed 27 Mokokchung Town AC as the most neglected constituency in the state as “no traces of the various promises made by the MLAs elected

from the constituency can be found”.

BJP Nagaland state unit, vice president, Er. Sengathung Jami, reiterated that BJP was not against any party or religion, rather it was one party which has its primary focus on the holistic development of the nation starting from the grassroots.

Dr. Temsuwati, who is intending to contest from the constituency, also addressed the gathering. In a keynote address, Ananda Narayan Mishra while deliberating on the 10-point program of the party and stressed that BJP was intolerant towards indiscipline even within the party

set-up. He assured the gathering that some arrests of government officials on corruption charges in Nagaland would be made soon and that would just be the beginning of the Party’s initiative to rid Nagaland of corruptions.

Mishra blamed the Congress Party of spreading anti-BJP propaganda in the state and reiterated that BJP was not against any religion or minority group.

He also expressed his confidence that the party would come to power in that state by all means. BJP Mokokchung Unit, president, L. Temsu Jamir and State BJP executive member, Limawati also addressed the gathering.

CCEM consultative meeting at Chozuba Town

Members of CCEM along with leaders from 22 village under Chozuba Constituency, Wednesday.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Clean Election Movement (CCEM) held a consultative meeting on clean election drive with 22 village leaders under Chozuba Constituency meet at Chozuba Town Baptist Church, Wednesday.

The meeting organized by the Chakhesang

Clean Election Movement (CCEM) was attended by VCC, VDB secretaries, head GB, student, youth, women leaders, BLOs, pastors, youth directors, women pastors etc numbering to more than 200.

Speakers of the meeting were: Chakhesang Public Organization, president,

Kekhwengulo Lea; CCEM convenor, Dr. Küzhopoyo T ü n y i ; C o - C o nve n e r CCEM, John Lohe; member, clean election core committee, NBCC, Colo Mero and Executive Secretary, Council of Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches, Rev. Vevozo Khamo.

Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo

led the devotion and the meeting was concluded with a prayer led by Chozuba Town Baptist Church, Pastor, Vekusa Lohe.

The house unanimously decided to support and uphold the 18 points guideline given by the CCEM and NBCC after thorough deliberation.

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ZPC Kiphire holds foundation, fresher’s day

DIMAPUR: Zisaji Presidency College (ZPC) Kiphire celebrated its 21st foundation-cum-fresher’s day on July 10 at the college auditorium.

In a welcome address, ZPC principal, Helen Jamir, expressed concern on the development of the college and the need of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation.

The principal informed that the college cannot be shifted immediately due to the lack of basic facilities like water, electricity and bus.

She appealed to the public leaders, elders and politicians to come together and work for the advancement and progress of the college.

The chief guest of the programme, SM, commandant, 7 Assam Rifles, Kiphire, Col. Aditya Verma advised the students to have an aim in their life and to work hard and also encouraged the students to join Armed Forces.

He appealed everyone to come out of the parochialism of tribalism and think for the greater interest of the Naga and the nation. Col. Aditya also informed that he forwarded a project for the construction of play ground in college new campus. The occasion was made colourful by entertaining performances of the students while Miss Sedila and Mr. Atsaba were crowned as Miss and Mr. Fresher 2017 respectively

crime beat

Excise Kma EEMS seizes liquor

EEMS with seized IMFL

EEMS led by Excise inspector, Vipral Tase conducted raid at New Ministers’ Hill Colony and Kenuozou Colony (Tin Patti) and arrested 12 persons this connection. Four litres of IMFL was also found in bottled water package (mineral water bottles), informed Aomi.

Excise Kohima informed that fine was imposed on the arrested persons under relevant section of Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989 and seized articles were kept at Excise malkhala for destruction.

It has been informed that the Excise EEMS would be conducting such raids as per the order of deputy commissioner and district election officer Kohima till bye-election was conducted.

DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing 10 Northern Angami-I bye-election, Excise Kohima Election Expenditure Monitoring Squad (EEMS)/duty party on Wednesday seized around 500 bottles of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL).

According to superintendent of Excise & Prohibition and nodal officer DIMAPUR: In view of the touring programme of BJP (EEM) Kohima, Vikikhe general secretary organization in- charge of Nagaland, Aomi, the Excise Kohima Ananda Narayan Mishra, all mandals of Wokha district have been directed to make necessary arrangements in their respective areas for the entourage.

On July 18, Mishra will tour 38 Wokha A/C at DIMAPUR: Acting on a tip-off, excise mobile squad sur10 a.m. at Longsa village and 37 Tiyi A/C at 2 p.m. at veillance team seized 1869 capsules of spasmo proxyvon Yikhum village. On July 19: 39 Sanis A/C at 10 a.m. and 138 tablets of nitrosun from the residence of Akuto at Pangti village and 40 Bhandari A/C at 3 p.m. at at Burma camp, Dimapur on July 11. According to SuBhandari. In this regard, BJP president Wokha district L. perintendent of excise (MS) Katoho Sumi the arrested Meribemo Kinghen has asked all district office bearers, person has been charged under relevant section of drugs frontals, BJYM, BJMM, state council members and and cosmetic act 1940 and handed over to court. Katoho state executive members and MLAs of Wokha district to further appealed to the licensed pharmacies to be vigil attend the programme. All units have also been asked to while selling restricted drugs such as spasmo proxyvon, prepare the list of mandals office bearers and frontals. nitrosun and cough syrup containing codeine to patients/ public, without proper medical prescription.

BJP national leader tour to Wka

Excise MS seizes drugs; 1 held

news in brief 1 held with arms & ammunition Washing contractor emergency meeting: Washing contractors both district hospitals and health units/ centres under directorate of health and family welfare has convened an emergency meeting on July 18 at 11 a.m. at NCSU head office Kohima near PWD chief engineer office. All the concern contractors have been asked to attend the meeting.

Training for officers/staffs of DoSE: Department of School Education would be organizing two day training cum interactive session for the officers and staffs of the DoSE from July 14-15 at SIEMAT conference hall SCERT. DBC informs residents/business establishments: Duncan Bosti Council (DBC) informs all the residents and business establishment to carry out a mass social work on July 15 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. to clean road sides, drainages and respective houses to keep surrounding clean and manage garbage properly. All shops and business establishment have been asked to remain closed on that day and time or face penalty as per DBC resolution.

GWA to organize mass rally: Gorkha Women Association (GWA) would be organizing mass rally on July 15 at 7 a.m. at the Super market town hall, Dimapur for the demand of Gorkhaland. All the Gorkhas of Dimapur district have been asked to participate in the rally and to reach Supermarket area Dimapur at 6.30 a.m.

CMO Peren informs: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Peren has informed all the departments of Peren district that the district medical board would be held on July 26 at 10 a.m. at the office chamber of the CMO Peren.

All the departments who have candidate for confirmation invalidation and commutation of pension etc. for grade-III and grade IV employees have been asked to submit the list by July 24, addressed to CMO Peren for necessary action.

DIC Dimapur informs PMEGP applicants: General Manger, District Industries Centre, Dimapur, P. Tokugha Achumi has informed all PMEGP applicants for the year 2017-18 that the PMEGP interview for Dimapur district would be held on July 20 for DIC, July 21 for NKVIB and on July 22 for KVIC from 10 a.m. onwards at the conference hall of deputy commissioner, Dimapur. All the applicants Have Been asked to produce their original documents during the interview, no separate calling letter would be issued for the interview.

NSCN (I-M) informs: NSCN (I-M) has informed that former kilonser of MIP, V. Horam on July 12 has been relinquished of the Ministry of Information & Publicity. NSCN (I-M) informed that David Mero has now assumed kilonser of MIP. All concerned have been requested to address all matters connected with MIP as per the change of guard.

NNC/GDRN (Non Accord) terminates: NNC/ GDRN (Non Accord) MIP kilonser, Khehoto Rochill has informed that in a cabinet meeting held on July 12, the house has unanimously decided to terminate Ata Chakhesang, kilonser, with immediate effect from active national service for mismanagement and misappropriation of organizational funds. MIP cautioned that any person/s, business establishments and departments especially in Kohima dealing with the said person would be doing so at their risk.

NPGN/NNC (NA) relieves: seizes stolen vehicle: National People Government of Nagaland/NNC (NonAccord) MIP has informed that it has terminated ‘Brig.

Commander’ of NPGN/NNC (NA), ‘Col’ Khenito from Roney village under Wokha district has been relieved from national service on medical ground w.e.f. July 12, 2017. MIP has further informed that ‘Col’ Iheto has been assigned to take over as ‘Brig. Commander’ with immediate effect till further notice from the high command. NPGN/NNC (NA) MIP has also informed that a stolen Maruti care (grey colour) bearing chasis No. SB-318-1N-1777279, engine No. F8B-976CC93CC has been seized. Rightful owner has been informed to bring original documents to claim the said vehicle within one week w.e.f. July 10. One has been asked to contact at 8131924597.

Arrested person with seized arms and ammunition.

DIMAPUR: Based on specific information, 28 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) launched a search operation on July 11 and arrested one person alpng with arms and ammunition at New Town Tseminyu.

According to PRO Assam Rifles, during the search, the troops of apprehended Sohilo Kent (41) son of Shwenga Kent of New Town Tseminyu, Kohima along with two 303 Rifles (modified), one

12 Bore Rifle (double barrel), four 12 Bore Rifles, six muzzle loaded rifles, one 303 magazine, 83 live rounds of 303, seven live rounds of 7.62, five live rounds of 5.56, eight live rounds of 7.62 AK-47, 25 live rounds of 9 mm, 20 live rounds of .22 and 29 blank rounds of 303.

AR said the arrested person along with seized arms and ammunition has been handed over to Tseminyu Police Station for further investigation.

Excise (NC) Dimapur issues list of seizures

DIMAPUR: Excise, Narcotic Cell (NC) Dimapur has informed that in the month of June 2017, the cell has registered a total of 71 offence reports for violations under various Acts. Superintendent of Excise (NC) Dimapur, S. Phyobemo Kikon has informed that under the Nagaland liquor total prohibition Act 1989, 68 offence cases were registered and compounded departmentally. He disclosed that under NDPS Act 1985 and Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940, 3200 tablets of Amphetamine drugs, 270 kgs of contraband ganja, 7920 capsules of Spasmoproxyvon and 700 gms of Opium were seized. In this connection, three cases were registered and the arrested persons were forwarded to the judiciary, Kokon informed.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the family members through this column convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those individuals, groups and church workers who supported and helped us physically, materially, financially and in prayer during the illness and at the demise of our beloved Late Miss MIRENDA AIER on 5th July 2017 at Mopungchuket Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland.

We pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for you good deeds.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Thursday, July 12, 2017

Natural calamities hit parts of Nagaland

(L-R): The main road washed away by landslide at Peraciezie colony Kohima on Tuesday night (NP). Houses submerged in water at Yiveto village under Niuland sub-division.

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Over 20 houses were destroyed and road leading to around 100 houses have been cut off when a major landslide washed away the main road of Peraciezie Colony Kohima near GREF Camp High School on Wednesday early morning following incessant down pour for the last few days in the state capital.

The landslide has also completely destroyed a Living Word Church and

partially damaged Joshua Kire Memorial site belonging to Pesocha Baptist Council.

According to Disaster Management Authority, (DDMA) Kohima, nine houses were fully damaged and the remaining was severely damaged.

D D M A , Ko h i m a team led by SDO (S) Kohima, Moa, DDMO, Thejangulie Zao, DPA Victor Yhome and Khrietuo Pienyii from deputy commissioner Kohima office vis-

ited the spot and interacted with the affected families and gave away monetary reliefs to 21 families.

In a short interaction with the affected families, the SDO (S) assured the affected members of every possible assistance and urged them to take precautionary measures and remain calm.

As a standby mechanism, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), led by sub inspector Vingutuo, Platoon commander

SDRF, Kohima was called in to inspect the site and provide possible aid.

Interacting with this correspondent at the spot, judicial secretary, Peraciezie Khrietuo Riipreo and Asa Metha, youth president Peraciezie, appealed the state government to extend help at the earliest to the displaced and affected families. (Correspondent) Yiveto village: Yiveto village under Niuland under sub-division

situated on the banks of Zubza river was inundated by the overflowing Zubza river on Tuesday.

Almost every household in the village have been affected by the flood and the approach road cut-off. The affected villagers were taking shelter in houses on elevated areas as the deluge has rendered many homeless. However, there has been no report of human causality.

Several hectares of crop area have also been

affected, while livestock and temporary structures were swept by the flood water.

Villagers have informed that the incessant rain triggered the latest wave of flood, adding the river has been flowing above the danger line for the past few days.

Every year Yiveto has been affected by the flood but the latest wave of flood was reported to be the most dangerous in the recent years.

ANGCTA to observe ‘Justice Day’

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Government College Teachers’ Association (ANGCTA) on Wednesday announced that the association would be observing “Justice Day� called by the All India Federation of University and College Teachers’ Organization (AIFUCTO) on July 12, 2017. In a press release, ANGCTA general secretary, Dr. Phyobenthung, stated that despite repeated appeals made

by AIFUCTO for the publication of 7th RoP, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) was deliberately dillydallying by making empty promises. The ANGCTA has therefore urged the MHRD to immediately fulfil the demands of the teaching community to avoid bitter confrontation.

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PM Modi expresses anguish over flood situation NE; promises help

New Delhi/ Itanagar, July 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday expressed anguish over the flood situation in various parts of the Northeast and promised all possible help from the Centre.

He said he had asked Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju to personally supervise the rescue and relief operations and facilitate all possible help needed.

The prime minister said he had spoken to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and officials, both in Delhi and the states, on the flood situation.

Five persons were k i l l e d a n d n i n e we n t missing yesterday as a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains hit eight dwellings in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district.

“I am anguished by the situation arising due to floods in various parts of the Northeast. I share the pain of all those affected by floods,” Modi tweeted.

“The entire nation

stands with the people of Northeast during this time. Centre assures all possible help to normalise the situation,” he added in another tweet.

In Assam, the flood situation deteriorated further yesterday, with six more people losing their lives and over 15 lakh people across 23 districts affected by the deluge.

With this, the toll in this year’s flood related cases has gone up to 39, including eight in Guwahati, a Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report said.

Toll rises to seven in Arunachal landslide

The death toll in the devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh has risen to seven, an official said on Wednesday.

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies are searching for survivors or bodies who are still feared trapped under the rubble.

Incessant rains have triggered landslides and

flash floods in various parts of this mountainous state.

The death toll rose to seven following the recovery of six dead bodies from the rubble of a landslide, Inspector General of Police in-charge Law and Order, Nabin Payeng said.

He said the search of survivor and dead bodies is on.

The landslide on Tuesday hit Laptap village under Papum Pare district, about 40 km of Itanagar, the state capital of Arunachal Pradesh.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced release of ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased. He conveyed his deepest condolences and extended solidarity with the bereaved family members and prayed for the safety of those who are missing.

Khandu has asked the district administration to be on alert and ordered urgent rescue operation to evacuate probable survivors trapped inside the debris and damaged houses.

He also asked the administration to provide

all necessary assistance like food, medicine etc. to the affected victims and shift them to safer locations.

A medical team with life saving drugs and a police team have been despatched to Laptap.

Reiterating his appeal to remain alert and shift from vulnerable places, Khandu said: “Arunachal Pradesh has been at the receiving end of nature’s fury every year. The best people can do is avoid vulnerable places and stop rampant tree cutting and deforestation.”

Pa p u m Pa r e h ave been worst-affected district where incessant monsoon rains disrupting road communication due to landsides.

In fact, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the IAF engaged in flood rescue mission had crashed in the district on July 4. All four people onboard died The helicopter was evacuating people stranded in Sagalee and Dambuk due to massive landslides caused by heavy rains.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Thursday, july 13, 2017

India-Bangladesh border talks begin in Meghalaya Correspondent

Shillong, Jul 12: India and Bangladesh on Wednesday began a fourday dialogue here between the border forces related to maintain peace and tranquility along the border.

A 23-member highlevel delegation from Bangladesh led by Additional Director General of Border Guards of Bangladesh, M Zahid Hasan arrived here in India’s Meghalaya northeastern state this morning.

Inspector General of Border Security Force U C Sarangi is leading the Indian delegation at the annual meeting which is held at Border Security Force (Meghalaya Frontier) During the meeting, the BSF focused on the issues like activities of Indian Insurgents in Bangladesh, smuggling of cattle, Fake Indian Currency Notes beides other trans- border crimes.

The Indian delegation also discussed on the construction of single row fencing, developmental works all along the 4,096-Km India-Bangladesh border to check trans-border movement of militants, prevent infiltration and check border crimes.

On the other hand, the BGB officials emphasized on the issues of firing, killing and injuring of unarmed Bangladeshi nationals by Indian nationals, apprehension of Bangladeshi national, illegal trespassing by Indian nationals into Bangladesh territory, besides smuggling of various types of drugs and narcotics, etc.

“Though Bangladesh delegation denied any form of presence of Indian insurgent groups in Bangladesh but assured to take action against them if any such element found,” a BSF official said.

He said the BSF and BGB agreed to render cooperation in sharing real time intelligence regarding presence and trans-border movement of the Indian insurgents “Both the border guarding forces analyzed all forms of trans-border crime patterns and came forward to work-out the ways out to keep the International border crime free,” a BSF statement said.

The statement also said that both the frontier guards stressed upon the need of uplifting the border population residing on either side of the border.

CCEA clears widening Manipur Demand for removal of Dorphang from assembly panels stretch of Asian Highway project Correspondent

New Delhi, July 12 (PTI): The government Wednesday said it has cleared the widening and upgradation of 65 km Imphal-Moreh stretch in Manipur which is part of the Asian Highway project, providing road connectivity to eastern nations like Thailand.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave the approval for the stretch that will cost Rs 1,630.29 crore, on NH 39.

It also approved 4-laning of Solapur-Bijapur Section of New NH-52 in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Four Laning of about 110 km road is estimated to cost Rs 1,889 crore including the cost of land acquisition and pre-construction activities.

“It (Imphal-Moreh) is connecting India to Myanmar. Then we can go to Bangkok and then to Indonesia to Malaysia. So it is the length which is connecting internationally,” Road Transport, Shipping and

Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari told reporters.

“It is going to create more employment and business in that area particularly in Manipur. It will be a growth engine for NorthEast region of the country,” he said.

Landlocked Manipur, with almost 90 per cent of the area under difficult terrain, has only road transport as a means of mass transport system.

Gadkari said the project is being developed with ADB’s loan assistance under the South Asian SubRegional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Road Connectivity Investment Program.

It aims at upgradation of road infrastructure in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and India (BBIN) in order to improve the regional connectivity among BBIN nations.

The Imphal-Moreh corridor is also a part of the Asian Highway No 1 and acts as India’s Gateway to the East.

DECLARATION I, Mr. Kihito Chishi, S/o Mighishe Chishi declares that my name is inadvertently entered and recorded as M. Kihito Chishi in my academic certificates, Service Records and other official documents. That Kihito Chishi and M. Kihito Chishi are the name of one and the same person i.e. my name only. That I have sworn this affidavit No. 1686/2017 dated 11.07.2017 to declare my correct official name as Kihito Chishi and I shall use the name in all my future correspondence and records and further to rectify the same in my relevant academic certificates, service records and official records accordingly.

Notary Public, Govt. of Nagaland.

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Shillong, Jul 12: Civil society groups in Meghalaya on Wednesday strongly demanded the removal of Independent legislator Julius Dorphang, accused of raping a minor, as member of two assembly panels.

Dor phang, who is lodged in Shillong jail and facing trial in the case of raping a 14-year-old girl, was appointed a member of the Committee of Privileges and the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.

In their petition to Assembly Speaker Abu Taher Mondal, the groups said, “the appointment of Dorphang in the assembly panels demoralises women and children who have been victims of sexual crimes (rape, trafficking, murder) but an insult to all women and children in the state as whole,” “Nomination of a child rape accused to a house com-

mittee sends out the message that offenders and perpetrators will be the accommodated normalizing further promoting such heinous crimes the and a climate of immunity for criminals,” they stated.

They also said that such “insensitive” and “illconceived decisions” by public representatives who are sworn to uphold constitutional guarantees of safety and security for all citizens particularly women and children leads to a loss of faith in the system prompting citizens to take law into their own hands and promotes a culture of vigilantism.

Noting that Dorphang has been booked under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, they said that an accused is guilty until proven innocent and that the burden of proof lies in the accused.

“POCSO also has spe-

Regd. No. 130/2017 Date : 11.07.17 AFFIDAVIT I, No. G/2401517X HAV. Nar Bahadur Gurung, aged about 46 years, Son of Damai Lama Gurung, resident of 3rd Mile, N0. 2 Training Battalion, ARTC School, Dimapur, C/o. 99 APO, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows : 1. That, I am a government servant by profession and a natural father of MASTER SAGAR GURUNG aged about 12 years, and a student of Class-VII. 2. That, in the academic documents in respect of my son, my name and his name was inadvertently entered and appeared as - BUDHI MAN LAMA, Son of NAR LAMA. 3. That, the names -- BUDHI MAN LAMA and SAGAR GURUNG refers to one and same person and that is my son and so also NAR LAMA and NAR BAHADUR GURUNG is one and same person and that is me.

4. That, henceforth, my son shall be known and used by his name, surname and clan as SAGAR GURUNG, Son of Nar Bahadur Gurung for all his purpose(s).

5. That, the statements made hereinabove are true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing stated hereinabove are false or concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed before me.

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I, No. G/2401517X HAV. Nar Bahadur Gurung, aged about 46 years, Son of Damai Lama Gurung, resident of 3rd Mile, No. 2 Training Battalion, ARTC School, Dimapur, C/o. 99 APO, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows : 1. That, I am a government servant by profession, serving in the Rank of Havalder, presently posted in the above referred address.

2. That, I should be known by my name, surname and clan as - NAR BAHADUR GURUNG, which is proper and correct.

3. That, whereas, in my Service Documents, my clan was inadvertently entered and appeared as - LAMA, in place of GURUNG. 4. That, both the names - NAR BAHADUR LAMA and NAR BAHADUR GURUNG, pertains to one and same person and that is me.

5. That, this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of stating my correct name, surname and cIan as - NAR BAHADUR GURUNG, and further, to rectify in all my Service Documents from the concerned department and also in all such other documents if any.

6. That, the statements made hereinabove are true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing stated hereinabove are false or concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed before me.

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Regd. No. 132/2017 Date : 11.07.17 AFFIDAVIT I, No. G/2401517X HAV. Nar Bahadur Gurung, aged about 46 years, Son of Damai Lama Gurung, resident of 3rd Mile, No. 2 Training Battalion, ARTC School, Dimapur, C/o. 99 APO, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows : 1. That, I am a government servant by profession and a natural father of MASTER SANJU GURUNG, aged about 09 years, and a student of Class - V. 2. That, in the academic documents in respect of my son, my name and his name was inadvertently entered and appeared as -- SANJU LAMA, Son of NAR LAMA. 3. That, the names-- SANJU LAMA and SANJU GURUNG refers to one and same person and that is my son and so also NAR LAMA and NAR BAHADUR GURUNG is one and same person and that is me.

4. That, henceforth, my son shall be known and used by his name, surname and clan as -- SANJU GURUNG, Son of Nar Bahadur Gurung for all his purpose(s).

5. That, the statements made hereinabove are true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing stated hereinabove are false or concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed before me.

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER : AGHUNATO

Regd. No.131/2017

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 11.07.17

NOTICE

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Dt. Zbto the 20th June 2017

Dt. Dimapur the 10th July 2017

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

In the matter of petition submitted by Shri. Chandemo Lotha, S/o Late Khochamo resident of Kyong Colony for change/rectification of his name and father's name in his land Patta bearing Patta No-652 under Dag No-751 at Block No.-9 of Mouza No.-2.

Now the said land Patta/Jamabandi is proposed to be change/rectify basing on the Affidavit dtd.-16/5/2017 as Chandemo Lotha and not N Nio as recorded in the Jamabandi.

Seen said Affidavit sworn before the Notary Public vide Regd. No.2465/17, dtd.-26/5/2017.

The undersigned hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land and if any should be submitted to this Court in written within 1(one) month from the date issue of this notice.

Smti. Hovili K Yeptho, Village Aghunato Town of P.S. Aghunato of Zunheboto District has applied for issue of a Certificate declaring Service Pension Benifits of her husband Lt. Kashiho, who expired on 20-02-2017.

It is hereby notified that if no objection of issue of certificate applied for received from any one within a period of 30 days from this from the date of publication in local paper This office will issue the certificate applied for after expiry of the period of 30 days.

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(Albert Ezung) Revenue -cum- Settlement Officer, Dimapur, Nagaland

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cific provisions according more severe punishment to persons in public positions who sexually assault children and under which the legislator has been booked and is in judicial custody,” the petition stated, adding that,” nomination of Dorphang is an affront to the spirit and letter of the POCSO Act,.”

The Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Meghalaya State Commission for Women have also voiced their concerns and appealed to Mondal to “re-look” into the appointment of Dorphang as a member of the Committee of Privileges and the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.

AUCTION SALE NOTICE

This is for general information for the public that it has been proposed by the Railway Authority to dispose off unconnected and undelivered consignments which are O\LQJ DW *XZDKDWL 3DUFHO 2I¿FH VLQFH ORQJ WKURXJK SXEOLF auction to be held on 14-07-2017, 28-07-2017, 18-082017, 08-09-2017, 22-09-2017, 13-10-2017, 03-11-2017, 17-11-2017, 08-12-2017 and 22-12-2017. If there is any bandh or holiday the same will be held on next date.

Interested bidders are requested to deposit Rs. 5000/(Five thousand) only individually towards security money before taking part in the auction along with PAN Card No. Railways reserve the right/authority to withdraw any item without showing any reason. Security money deposited by the bidders will be forfeited, if any bidder does not offer any bid after enlisting their name in the bidder list and after bidding highest bid against any consignment and the same is not removed from Railway premises within 24 hrs. after auction/receiving lifting order after paying the full bidding amount.

Dear Elomi, I pray to God to bless you with all his love, luck & care. Happy born day Elomi. God bless you.

With Love, your Elo Nambo

Dear Sujan Thapa, It is hard to believe that you are getting older. That is why I am late in wishing you a Happy Birthday.

From, Amit Rai Dear friend Kethobu, Another year has gone but unfortunately that doesn’t mean you’ve become any wiser. Happy birthday Kethobu, God bless!

Always Rainbow !

Flood affected farmers in Manipur to get seedlings Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jul 12: Manipur agriculture department has prepared rice seedlings to be distributed to flood affected farmers, as more paddy fields have been inundated by the continues downpour. Government informed that the rice seedlings to flood hit farmers would be distributed free of cost. It has been estimated that over 40,000 hectares of agricultural land has been affected by the floods. As part of implementing the assurance of the chief minister, state agriculture department has prepared ‘community nursery’ at Haotal in Imphal East district where rice seeds were sown. State agriculture minister V Hangkhanlian inspected the site where the community nursery is taken up. Talking to reporters at the site, the agriculture minister asked the flood affected farmers not to panic as the government has taken up all necessary steps to compensate the flood affected farmers.

“We have already claimed assistance from the Centre under natural calamity relief fund and farmers would be compensated once the Central assistance is available,” he said. “The government is taking up every possible way to provide the needs of the farmers. Steps have been taken up to purchase alternative crops, in case, the farmers could not cultivate even after the flood situation improved,” the minister added.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

NO.REV-12/2000-D/3844-45

Dt. Dimapur the 11th July 2016

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Rukuohenuo, W/o Dr. L. Angami resident of Dimapur has reported that he/she had lost his/her Jamabandi/patta bearing Patta No. 93, Dag No. 167, 544/1425 of Block No/Village 05, area 0-4-17 which was lost or destroyed.

The undersigned hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land or any should be submitted to this Court in written on or before 11-08-17.

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Nagaland

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NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Sara S. Jamir Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Kashinath Chaudhari Deceased, has been filed

by Smti. Lalita Kumari relation wife R/o. Police Complex, Chumukedima to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 11/03/2017.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 11/8/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 11 day of 7/17.

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In the Court of Smti. Sara S. Jamir Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late A. Bendangwati Ozukum Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Wangshilemla relation wife R/o. H/No - 69, C-Khel, Diphupar, Dimapur to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 28/12/2016. Covered by Patta No. - 55, Dag No - 105/110 , Block - Diphupar, Mouza No - 3.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 12/8/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 12 day of 7/17.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

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Dt. Dimapur the 19.07.17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Ato Lovin resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 894, Dag No. 1096 measuring an area 0-0-9½ located at Block No/Village 04, Mouza No 02 which has been mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 19-07-18.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Medziphema Dist : Dimapur, Nagaland

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Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland.

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

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NOTICE

Dt.Medz.the 10th July 2017

Whereas, Smti. Avole, W/o Lt. Ketouzo a resident of Medziphema has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate his Bank Account No. 100710006003578 NSCB, Medziphema Branch, 34601897845 SBI Medziphema, Post office A/C No. 241895, Medziphema of Lt Ketouzo who was expired on 29/05/2017.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

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Regd. No. 351/2017

(Vikhweno Chale) Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 11/07/17

I, Shri. Rishi Ram Sharma, aged about 42, son of Shri. Gajadhar Sharma, resident of village- Zunheboto D.C Hill, PO Zunheboto District-Zunheboto, Sate, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India. This is true to the best of my knowledge.

2. That the names of my family members have been changed the detail have furnished below : Sl. Old Name New Name Relation No 1 Gajadhar Sharma Gajadhar Regmi Father 2 Uma Sharma Uma Regmi Mother 3 Rishi Ram Sharma Rishi Ram Regmi Self 4 Sarita Kumari Regmi Sarita Kumari Dhakal Regmi Wife 5 Nabina Sharma Nabina Regmi Daughter 6 Himanshu Sharma Himanshu Regmi Son 3. That this affidavit is made by me for necessary changes/ correction of the above mentioned names of my family members.

And that from today onward the name of my family members will be known by our new names.

4. That this affidavit shall be treated as place of evidence before the authority concern as and when necessary.

That the statements made herein above in para 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

Deponent Sworn before me by the deponent.

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HC notice to Delhi govt on Four new cases of swine flu in Lucknow SC question EC’s silence on minimum wage for workers barring convicted lawmakers

NEW DELHI, JUL 12 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up Election Commission for not taking a clear stand on whether lawmakers be barred for life from contesting elections after being convicted in heinous offenses.

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi raised question on how can Election Commission refuse to take stand on the crucial issue meant for decriminalising the election process.

The bench repeatedly asked the lawyer representing the Election Commission to brief its stand but the lawyer responded saying the commission had not taken stand on the issue.

The Election Commission had in its affidavit supported a PIL for setting up special courts to decide criminal cases related to people’s representatives, public servants and members of judiciary within a year and to debar the convicted persons from legislature for life.

But the commission clarified that its affidavit supported the plea petitioner but it did not take stand on barring lawmakers

for life after conviction.

On March 3, the Supreme Court had granted the government and the Election Commission the last opportunity to spell out their stand on a plea for debarring convicts from contesting polls for life.

“It is pertinent to mention that the answering respondent (EC) has held several meetings with the Secretary of Ministry of Law, legislative department of the government. It is pertinent to mention that most of the recommendations /proposals of the answering respondent have been endorsed by the Law Commission in their 244th and 255th reports. However, most of the proposals/ recommendations made by the answering respondent are either pending consideration by the UoI or have not been approved for the time being,” the affidavit said.

It was submitted that accompanying PIL, to the extent of relief claimed under prayer (a) and (b), was not adversarial and answering respondent No.1 (Election Commission of India) supported the cause espoused by the petitioner.

“Apart from terrorism

Gita Mittal New Delhi, Jul 12 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Delhi government on a plea seeking implementation of revised minimum wage rates that will benefit over 60 lakh workers.

A division bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal sought the city government’s response on the PIL that also asked to increase the strength of the trained labour inspectors and other staff of the Labour Department and filling up of the vacancies as it posted the matter for hearing on August 8.

Sonia Gandhi sets up Communication Strategy Group

New Delhi, Jul 12 (IANS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday constituted a communication strategy group with senior leaders like P. Chidambaram, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge and Anand Sharma, to assist the Communication Department of AICC. The other members of the group are Mani Shankar Aiyar, Jairam Ramesh, Jyotiradiya Scindia and Sushmita Dev. The ex-officio members of the group are Randeep Singh Surjewala, who is in-charge of the Communication Department, and Rajeev Gowda. “This group will meet regularly on daily basis and assist the Communication Department of the AICC,” said a statement released by party General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi.

2 Army men killed in ambush by Pak troops on LoC S r inaga r , J U L 1 2 (AGENCIES): The Army on Wednesday said the Pakistan troops resorted to a ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) and killed two soldiers in Kupwara’s Keran Sector in north Kashmir. Srinagarbased army spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia told The Hindu that the two soldiers were killed in a firing incident around 2: 20 p.m.

Preliminary reports suggest that Pakistani forces fired from snipers at the pickets manning the LoC in Keran Sector, more than 100 km north of Srinagar. This fresh incident of ceasefire violation comes just days after a couple was killed in Poonch.

Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire for three days in the Pir Panchal valley.

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and naxalism, the most serious problem our country is facing is extensive corruption and criminalisation of politics. In executive and judiciary, when a person is convicted for any criminal offence, he/she is suspended automatically and debarred from his services for life. This rule, however, is applied differently in case of convicted persons in the legislature,” the petition said.

“When a citizen comes to the EC seeking lifetime ban on convicted lawmakers, is silence an option?

Either you can say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Can you afford to be silent?” the bench said as it read a paragraph from the response of the EC which supported the plea for lifetime ban on convicted lawmakers on contesting elections.

However, counsel told the bench that the said paragraph should not be read in isolation and should be read as a part of the entire response of the Commission.

“We are supporting the cause of the petitioner for decriminalisation of politics and there should be framework for decriminalisation of politics,” counsel said, but the court retorted hat the EC wanted the court to read in between the lines, and there was no reason why they should do so.

The court’s response came in the course of the hearing of a PIL by BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay seeking lifetime ban on convicted lawmakers and setting up of special courts for trying lawmakers accused of criminal offences.

The PIL filed by advocate Ashok Agarwal also sought direction to Delhi government to increase the minimum wage rates up to Rs 15,173 in terms of the norms laid down by the Supreme Court.

A g a r wa l t o l d t h e court the Delhi government has revised and fixed the minimum wages at an “unreasonably lower rate” which violated the fundamental right of the workers.

“The enforcement of the provisions of the minimum wages in Delhi is at all time low. Even the current minimum wages are not paid by the employer to the workmen and violation of labour laws and minimum wages is at full swing in absence of any check by the Delhi government,” said the petition.

The Delhi government failed to enforce the payment of minimum wages in Delhi has also, thereby, failed to prohibit the forced and bonded labour and begar at mass -scale in Delhi, it added.

L uc k n ow, J ul 1 2 (IANS): Four new cases of swine flu have been reported in the Uttar Pradesh capital, taking the total number of cases to 15 in Lucknow this year.

Three patients suffering from swine flu are undergoing treatment in their homes while one has been admitted to Lucknow’s King George Medical College.

Chief Medical Officer of Lucknow, G.S. Vajpayee, said that a woman resident of Cantt area was undergoing treatment at the Army Command Hospital.

The woman was admitted to the PGI here after she complained of cold and cough. During test, it was confirmed that she is suf-

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DailyDevotion The Spiritually Self-Seeking Church …till we all come…to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ… —Ephesians 4:13 Reconciliation means the restoring of the relationship between the entire human race and God, putting it back to what God designed it to be. This is what Jesus Christ did in redemption. The church ceases to be spiritual when it becomes self-seeking, only interested in the development of its own organization. The reconciliation of the human race according to His plan means realizing Him not only in our lives individually, but also in our lives collectively. Jesus Christ sent apostles and teachers for this very purpose— that the corporate Person of Christ and His church, made up of many members, might be brought into being and made known. We are not here to develop a spiritual life of our own, or to enjoy a quiet spiritual retreat. We are here to have the full realization of Jesus Christ, for the purpose of building His body.

Am I building up the body of Christ, or am I only concerned about my own personal development? The essential thing is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ— “… that I may knowHim…” (Philippians 3:10). To fulfill God’s perfect design for me requires my total surrender— complete abandonment of myself to Him. Whenever I only want things for myself, the relationship is distorted. And I will suffer great humiliation once I come to acknowledge and understand that I have not really been concerned about realizing Jesus Christ Himself, but only concerned with knowing what He has done for me.

My goal is God Himself, not joy nor peace, Nor even blessing, but Himself, my God. Am I measuring my life by this standard or by something less?

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Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world. ~ George Bernard Shaw

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Vol. XXVII NO. 217 Dimapur, thursday, JuLy 13, 2017

y choosing Gopalkrishna Gandhi as their vice presidential candidate, the 18 opposition parties seem to have learnt the hard lesson after the disastrous exercise with the presidential candidate. In fact, Gopalkrishna was largely speculated to have been the choice for the opposition’s presidential candidate but the dithering and unexplained restraint had given enough time for the BJP to nominate RSS member and current Governor of Bihar Ram Nath Kovind as NDA nominee. The NDA nominee, a Dalit, has struck the right chord with all parties even including several opposition parties like BJD, JDU, YSRC, TDP, AIADMK etc . Having surrendered the advantage to the NDA, the opposition nominee Meira Kumar, herself a Dalit of high standing, is going to face a certain defeat. This is because five major opposition parties had already declared their support for Kovind. After the mess up in naming their presidential nominee, the opposition invited cracks within and missed the bus for a national alliance for 2019.Be that as it may, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi enjoys an unsullied reputation as an administrator and person of wide knowledge and experience in public life. In politics, numbers do matter which can and does, over ride what is right and true. The next vice president of India, who is likely to be the candidate of the NDA, will be taking over from Hamid Ansari, the 12th and current Vice President of India, also the chairman of Rajya Sabha. Ansari is the only person to get re-elected for the post of Vice President of India after Dr. Radhakrishnan. He also presently serves as President of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Chancellor of Pondicherry University and the President of the Indian Council of World Affairs. He was elected as the Vice President of India on 10 August 2007 and took office on 11 August 2007. He was re-elected on 7 August 2012. The office of the vice president of India is ceremonial but the difference is that the incumbent plays a direct role in political discourses as the chairman of the upper house(Rajya Sabha). In the upper house, the NDA is slightly behind UPA in number ( 77 to 84) while other non-Congress and non-NDA parties have a total of 82 members.

In the Lok Sabha the NDA has an overwhelming majority of 338 members as against 204 for non-NDA parties( though not necessarily with the Congress-led UPA). The vice-presidential contest is heavily stacked in favour of the ruling NDA. It has around 550 votes out of a total of 790 members in both Houses of Parliament, who form the electoral college for the election. The electoral college that votes for the vice-president, who is also the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has 543 elected and 2 nominated members of the Lok Sabha, besides currently 233 elected members and 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.

In democracy majority rules but that does not mean partisanship in determining the candidates for constitutional offices that are considered nonpolitical. When the majority are bound by rules to vote for or support the party in power, it creates a situation n which a government or other authority democratically supported by a majority of its members makes policies or takes actions benefiting that majority.

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Voice of the below 30s arely three weeks lapsed since seven political parties entered into an 18-point understanding signed into a formal agreement with the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) on June 22, a fissure had cropped up encroaching the sacred agreement well ahead of election process scheduled in early part of 2018. Point no 14 of the said agreement between the parties of interest conditioned that no false propaganda should be employed for personal gain. The preferred use of words by our esteem leaders should, at best, be left to the thinkers to weigh the degree it had impinged the above point.

Oft repeated “people’s needs” and “national principle”, therefore, emerged as two perfect phrasal-riders ripping apart our floating civilisation. Many Nagas coveted for building a stable economy and a simultaneous tapping of underutilised human resource.

This resulted in switching over of allegiance to mainstream politics by subscribing to a view that playing ‘underground’ politics to give birth to an independent nation state was costing us of economic and human capitals. The transition was a rough patch. Mistrust had unleashed the disruptive games of ideology amongst the rivals of the projected divergent (non-state actors) and the directed allegiant (state actors).

Until recently, political defection was relatively confined to groups belonging to non-state actors in an apparent move to shield oneself from being hunted down by the rival group(s).

Then, killing took place in the open streets, in kitchens, in undisclosed locations unleashing wraths of vengeance by chasing the tar-

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geted rival members. Families were rendered ‘factional refugees’ in our own land where they sought refuge at their next doors’ house, sons and daughters were rendered fatherless while many housewives were made as uncared widows. And the scars remain.

Far from being recovered, yet our society is being plagued by a new wave of political game to cling on power. Set off in 2006, the game persists till 2014 which prolongs to 2017 with no sign of relenting still. In between, loss incurs attributable to poor governance as a result of political instability may round up to few crores (of monetary value).

The estimated sum, when accounts and channels to normal developmental streams, is huge enough to repair a road, to renovate a drainage, to hire a youth for a specific job, to sponsor a student for higher studies, or to promote a public park where public can relax (for we the common men may never have an opportunity to catch a glance of Kaziranga).

In all sense of human judgment, it is not the retiring but the inheriting generation that will take care of our future, including the ones who wickedly adulterate the foundation upon which the inheriting generation is volatilely grounded.

Bequeath to us with a diagonally fragmented society - appearing beyond repair - along with a corrupted version of political practice on both fronts of state and national (NPGs) politics, the fast approaching future seems so bleak to inherit leaving much a space for socio-political backlash.

In a situation where a mother first satiate herself in drinks and funs withholding the essential nursing / tendering that her child is

desperately in need, we cannot be expected to develop into a fully matured kind by a simple fact that we would either be undernourished to perform a specific task or too adapted to the vile of the present to think out of the box. We struggle but we have to exercise restraint for lack of political will in competing with the rest of the world in a given infrastructure and learning environment which, thus far, is ostensibly limited.

Four years running after celebrating its 50 years of existence, our state has prematurely developed syndromes of physical agility though, the trend is advancing in reverse in the application of its mind and spirit.

What was once regarded a moral turpitude had evolved over time to portray itself as a new political standard enticing those hunting for lucrative locus, fame and personalised benefits.

A concordance on party re-unification that collapsed in a span of 4 months speaks more about the loose moral principles than the highly politically correct rhetoric that crushed along with them.

Many may prefer to view the latest political development as news. They may keep on expecting reports on shift of loyalty of political members from one camp to another, counting their numbers necessary to form the next regime.

However, the young alike takes the imbroglio as not news but a historical conundrum on the part of the political members committing against the posterity.

It is a farce, it plays cheap, it lacks responsibility & accountability, it bypasses all moral standards and it brings ignominy to each and every Naga sans partisan politics. People may forgive and forget; but history will linger on.

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verybody Dr. Shürhozelie is yet to be mandated by the people at the grassroots level through a bye-election on 29th July 2017. But he was mandated by mandated MLAs to be the Chief Minister for 6 Months which is provisionally legal under the Constitution of India and the MLAs cannot say that he is not mandated. Rather, he was mandated by them to save the situation at a difficult time both for the party and government.

T.R. Zeliang is a mandated MLA from Peren. But his leadership as CM was rejected by mass-based Civil societies’ movement during Jan-Feb. 2017 for not paying heed to the mass-based popular opinion and betraying the church agreements, and therefore Zeliang has no moral right to reclaim CM post till he secures a fresh mandate from people.

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The MLAs are also yet to be mandated whether they can cross floor every now and then or, to camp at Kaziranga or elsewhere, to bring another government.

The simple reason for the people is that, the people of Nagaland have mandated NPF to rule.

While NPF is still ruling, the NPF Ministers/MLAs acting against NPF Government is nothing short of anti-party activity and a hijacking of people’s wish and mandate and for which Party President has every right to act against any kind of antiparty activities if he cares.

As such, all suspension orders issued are valid provided these are issued in coordination with Disciplinary Action Committee of the party or whatever committee set up to deal with anti-party activities of

the party members.

The threats to Bureaucrats/HoDs/AHoDs by 8 MLAs of TR Group is not valid as they are now outside the periphery of the Ministry.

As for the incumbent CM, he is in the chair mandated by mandated members (MLAs) for six months. There is nothing wrong to obey his direction by the bureaucrats at this juncture till 21st August 2017 or till such time a new government take-over the crown, whichever is earlier.

MLAs are not mandated to destabilize the government every now and then at their own whims but to form Government for deliverance of goods and render yeoman services to the citizens and also to give a sense of security to people.

Issued by: Media Cell, NPF Central Youth Wing.

Rise in rage

uddenly, we find our representatives talking of “democracy”, “welfare of the people” and “mandate”. My fellow Nagas, let’s stop behaving like savages.

We gotta be able to think for our future and our well-being. We are being used. We’re nothing but mere pawns in their game for survival. We must refuse to be swayed by money and muscle power. Let’s keep our future generations in mind when making decisions. For all we know, we cannot trust this current crop of politicians to carry forward our future and to achieve our collective dream, which is a progressive Naga society (so to say in simple terms).

We cannot allow ourselves to be sold out.

We must resist attempts to destabilize Naga society. We cannot allow our children to grow up in this pathetic environment and pretend that everything is alright. Each day, we are growing apart from God. Each day, we are alienating ourselves from our traditions and values. Each day, we are selling ourselves out. Each day, we are becoming strangers in our own land. At this rate, the end is very near for us. The sooner we realize, the better.

A storm is approaching.

More power to the people!

I Longkumer.

We can no longer afford to waste time at the turn of every rift of cynicism by staking claim over the ‘majority’ monologue.

Playing power-politics for accumulated loss of a couple of weeks may handsomely pay political dividend which is not so in matters of public importance thriving at the edge of means and ends.

Thousands of youth suffers from emotional withdrawals in the absence of proper employment measures. Old-aged community is fast disappearing for lack of healthcare and basic amenities. Highways supplying essential commodities to the public are snapped. Flow of traffic in the state is stressed.

Fuel, primary food items, contingent works appears to be its first victims. Outdated machineries / infrastructures cause loss of lives.

Heavy precipitation results in landslides - damaging residences, crops and threatening the survival of the small and marginal populace. Nature, at the moment, seems cease to care.

It is believed that an inner spirit propels a person to be a leader; hoping to bring about change by seeing the things around. It is also an established fact that a spirit in us that sustains our movement for self-determination.

But as the Gospel of Mark reads “the body is weak”, it perilously overpowers the willing spirit.

We are willing like you do, but our political environment is too weak to support us. Is it not time to show the pseudo-nationalists and pseudo-regionalists an exit door? For us, we are sandwiched. National workers promise us freedom, (state) party workers pledge for development; both are poles apart from its sworn principles.

Nukhosa Chuzho, Kohima, khozch@gmail. com, (9612816893).

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Bridge across river Chathe

ot how close we tread disaster but how we walk on it, can at the least describe what happened to the bridge to Niuland over river Chathe.

There are instances of our bridges being washed away in the past too. At river Tapu (upper reaches of Doyang in Zunheboto district), on the way to Phek, Peren etc.

About 10 years back an RCC pier was erected to support the bridge at Jharna pani towards Jalukie-Peren road. It got washed away. No one was/is accountable.

The bridge still stands today, for how long, only another incident like this may happen then.

Likewise, all our other bridges might be hanging on precariously for all we know. Till then, periodical inspection and official report can be submitted for accountability.

About 2 years back due to safety issues this same bridge was made 1-way and no entry for heavy vehicles. But it is to be noted that safety of beam and girders were not the reason. It was the supporting pier along with the foundations which were the primary concern.

And simply reducing the load on it would not have prevented the river from gnawing at its foundations. We had 2 dry seasons to take remedial measures (like mass concrete underpinning or auxiliary reinforcement to the existing piers). We did not.

Sometime back, about 200 feet downstream near this bridge Hume pipes were laid all across the river to perhaps facilitate the traffic congestion at the bridge.

Please do not take it

personal, but looks like the concern engineer simply forgot the basic laws of buoyancy and pressure of water. All said and done, when the rains came the inevitable happened. You can see its remnants alongside the river banks like the “Ozymandias of Egypt”.

With my thoughts to friends and colleagues in the department concern, I ask why, we have been so inept at every turn. Projects are simply drawn on the table or simply photo copied without verifying the actual local/site conditions. You know better, the glaring examples on 2-lanning of road in Longleng, ChazoubaZunheboto.

The project reports were in tune of being copied from another project, and the discrepancy in estimates and actual conditions were mind boggling.

Other factors like 10% commission to all concern, National Worker tax etc compounded the problem and finally, the project being abandoned altogether.

Back to the bridge, probably a HPC would be set up, headed by an MLA/Minister, controlled by a jack of all bureaucrat, processed by incompetent technocrat and executed by a 1st class contractor with 10% loyalty.

Like the 1962 IndiaChina war (according to Gen. Henderson & Brig.

Bhagat report) the exercise/project was doomed before it even began.

But are we willing to listen and correct our mistakes from the past?

That question remains unanswered.

ALO KENT R, House No 767, P’ Khel, Sovima.

The price of inefficiency

he recent tragedy of the collapsed bridge which has cost the lives of four persons is unacceptable to the people.

The people have for long managed to bear with the inefficiency of the elected leaders in governance and it has reached its zenith. This is not just about the broken bridge and the lives lost, this is about the negligence and poor attendance of the government to oversee all round of management, which have always been their responsibility, since the day they assumed their positions; politicians and bureaucrats alike.

This tragedy is not the first and sure won’t be the last, if the same system of ignorance continues…both the government and the public. Time has more than past for each of us to assume responsibility in building a protective future and to prevent such grievances at the cost of the innocent people.

The LDPN appreciates Vikheho Swu, Minister of PWD (R&B) for accepting full moral responsibility of the tragedy. However it is also questioned whether upon his twice personal inspection with the officials from the department, were there experts, engineers and mathematicians, who could have estimated the final hours of the ill fated bridge, and would have come up with alternative scientific measures to have diverged the losses incurred?

And if the engineers had already assessed the

feeble condition of the bridge, then why couldn’t they have had informed the general public about the condition of the bridge? And aside from the attempt to construct a pass way, which was filled up with rubbles and sand; boldly/naively in the course of the river itself; which was washed away by the summer rapids nevertheless, did they have other plans in mind to allocate traffic and communication/ transportation for those on the other side of the river?

Or was it that the officials from the department had full faith with the local firm who supposedly had guaranteed it would last for 75 years?

We urge the Minister to fulfill his statement as to ascertain the cause of the tragedy and lay out the concrete facts as to whose incompetence it would have been: Mother Nature’s or unheeding authorities’? This is essential for the people so that we would face the facts and act accordingly

and more cautiously in the future and so we urge our Minister, Vikheho, to stand by his commitment and not to deprive the people of the vital information at the least.

We also urge the officials of the department to come up with a way to build a temporary bridge, to ensure the continuation of transportation and communication of the people starting from United Village, 4th mile. A suggestion is that they could build a plank modeled bridge, with high quality materials, for light vehicles, which could be done quickly, until the completion of the real bridge.

The incident is unfortunate but a long due lesson has been taught to every Naga, that…not knowing does not pay after all.

LDPN, Press Bureau., ldpnagaland@gmail.com, Imkum Ao, PH.no- 8119841336, Dimapur, Nagaland.

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started. It also pointed out that Rs. 49 lakhs was sanctioned to repair the columns of the bridge, which was never carried out.

CNTC warned of initiating own course of action, unless an emergency bridge for commuters is provided immediately The council also advised the public to be aware of their rights and to keep themselves updated on the funds allotted in their respective areas and jurisdictions for their utility and welfare and to keep tab on public properties.

Further, CNTC has asked the elected representatives to be fully responsible for their actions and their respective portfolios.

Meanwhile, CNTC has asked the CNTC legislators “not to take charge of those portfolios if they are not capable enough to take the responsibility.” It also demanded for immediate compensation for the loss of lives and to those injured in the bridge collapse.

NTC: Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) while expressing shock and grief over the tragedy of the bridge collapse, that resulted in the death of four persons and injury to five others, demanded the government to initiate thorough and urgent probe into the incident and book those responsible for the loss of lives.

NTC through its media cell said that on perusal of the records, it was learnt that the administrative inspection on June 2015 had detected defect of the RCC girder bridge over Chathe River.

Road & Bridges department had also verified and declared the instability of the bridge and later the district administration ordered immediate closure of the bridge, it said. Despite of the official warning, NTC said the bridge in question was reopened which resulted in the preventable tragedy.

Taking cognizance of

the unstable condition of the bridge, NTC said the state PWD sought for fund for construction of new RCC girder bridge. Accordingly, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways sanctioned Rs. 37.66 crores on July 28, 2015 and ordered the state department to complete the construction within 24 months, NTC said.

However, there was no sign work being carried and the consequence of the neglect was the loss of precious lives and the unbearable hardships to be faced by the public from the nearby villages.

Interestingly, NTC claimed that the state PWD (R&B), during past 11 months with effect from May 6, 2016 till March 31, 2017 had drawn 62 payments under demand No. 58, totaling to a whopping amount of Rs. 342 crores 22 lakhs and eight thousands.

Despite all this, NTC said Nagaland is faced with the worst road condition in the history of the state, and for which the minister in charge was answerable to all the above questions.

It said “when the public in Nagaland has been facing immense hardship and challenges every day due to the absence of basic amenities and infra-structures, the MLAs were enjoying feasting and merry making at Kaziranga leaving their citizens to face death in the trap set by their Govt. is highly condemnable.”

NTC has asked the government to take the recent incident as the wakeup call and to become more responsible for the welfare of the people.

Meanwhile, the council also conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the injured persons.

NAGBA: Niuland Area GBs Association (NAGBA) has expressed pain at the loss of four lives due to collapse of the Bridge at Chathe

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of amount sanctioned for the year 2016 and second phase in 2017 for making of alternative passage.

The house demanded that a high level enquiry be constituted in order to ascertain and expose the corruption. The meeting also noted rampant extraction of sand gravels and boulders by certain individuals/ groups for self profit.

The village councils have appealed to the state government to compensate the families of the deceased and injured. They also demanded construction of temporary/alternatives passage connecting Naga United and Diphupar vil-

lage. Further, the village councils urged the government to repair roads from new Showba village to Patkai and Seitheike basa village to Patkai. The house also demanded that government provide two city buses from Naga United Village to Dimapur town.

Meanwhile, the village councils have expressed condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to those injured. The house also resolved to set up a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to represent and look after the welfare of people affected by collapse of the bridge.

NLSF appeals to legislators

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) has strongly appealed to the 60 legislators “to stop playing musical chair” and rather look into the welfare of the state.

In a joint statement, NLSF president Imliben Lemtur, general secretary Medochutou Kiewhuo and speaker Nungshimeren Jamir reminded the legislators that they had taken oath before God and Man, but have failed to abide by the principles and ethics.

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NLSF said “the curse of the legislators was revealed as the vital bridge connecting Nuiland subdivision and the adjoining Dimapur collapsed” killing precious lives. Had the bridge been repaired on time, the accident could

have been avoided, it added Another oldest over bridge/ flyover was on the verge of collapse, NLSF stated.

Therefore NLSF has appealed to the legislators to team up and work for the welfare of the public instead of being divided and lodged at different camps NLSF also appealed to the citizens of Nagaland to exercise their franchise wisely in the fourth coming election to elect the right person who can be devoted for the welfare of the people.

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DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Altogether 12 village councils, GBs and public affected by the collapse of Chathe Bridge on July 11, 2017 have demanded to know from the PWD (R&B) to whom work order was issued, amount sanctioned for construction of new RCC Girder Bridge over Chathe River and reasons for delay in starting the work.

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River. In a press statement, NAGBA president and head GB, Vikheyi Zhimomi pointed out that the association has been imploring time and again to various authorities concerned for the immediate need for repairing the bridge which serves as the only life line of the people of hundreds of villages including Kuhuboto, Khaghaboto, Aghunaqa, Ato (NIhokhu), Niuland, Ralan areas and beyond. It said such unfortunate incident could have been prevented if only the authorities concerned could have heeded people’s prayers on time.

Condemning the lackadaisical attitude of the Government in utterly failing to address the issue, NAGBA has strongly urged the government to immediately initiate alternative arrangement for the bridge. The association has also pointed out that on the same road to Niuland Sub-division, all the existing small bridges and culverts are either broken or in a dilapidated conditions.

It cautioned that unless these bridges and culverts are immediately repaired such unfortunate incidents may happen any time. Further, NAGBA has extended heartfelt condolences to the decease families and strongly appealed the Government to adequately provide compensation to the deceased and injured public.

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money was already sanctioned for the construction of the new bridge. WSKH said whatever little construction material was dumped recently near the bridge was only for show.

Meanwhile, irked by the problems faced by villagers of Yeveto and Hakhizhe village due to rising of Zubza river, the WSKH said it was also dismayed with parliamentary secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi for neglecting his constituency.

WSKH said that Jacob cannot call himself to be representing the people when he has not done anything for the public of the constituency. The hoho said more villages were likely to be affected if precautionary measures were not taken immediately. WSKH in this regard requested the prompt intervention of the concerned department to help the effected villagers.

CNTC: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has demanded for a thorough probe into the collapse of the 4th mile bridge along the Niuland road in which four lives were lost and many injured and a befitting action against on all those responsible.

CNTC through its media cell questioned the government as to where the amount of Rs. 37.66 crores sanctioned by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under Project Zone-8 on July 28, 2015 for the construction of a new bridge disappeared.

It also demanded to know why the construction of the new bridge failed to commence even after lapse of two years. It said mere owing of responsibility in the media was not sufficient enough. CNTC said the works which were supposed to begin within a period of four months after the amount was sanctioned and completed within twenty-four months had never

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(From p-1) Further, the WSH has also asked its elected representatives to be responsible towards the electorates as they have been elected by the people to do their duties.

Meanwhile, the hoho underscored that one should not hold a portfolio if one was not capable of holding the responsibility. It said that mere holding of a portfolio and shrugging off the responsibility bestowed on them have only brought disgrace to the community and misery on people.

WSKH: Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) has blamed the PWD (R&B) department for the 4th Mile bridge incident and served a 15-day ultimatum demanding the R&B minister to step down owning moral responsibility for the incident, to pay all compensation and to start the construction work of the new bridge Failing which the hoho said it would resort to its own course of action.

In a statement, WSKH S. Vihuto Yepthomi stated that the department was fully aware of the condition of the bridge, which is a lifeline to more than 100 villages, but failed to take any measure to prevent the incident.

Earlier, WSKH said its officials met the R&B minister and apprised him about the importance of the bridge and also the condition of the bridge. When the minister visited the bridge along with district administration in 2015, the hoho had also submitted a memorandum at that time, WSKH stated.

The hoho said the negligence of the department had resulted in the loss of lives and for which it has asked the department to compensate for the loss of lives, the injured and the vehicles damaged in the accident. The hoho officials, who had visited the site of collapsed bridge on Wednesday, maintained that they were aware of how much

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NTC has asked the government to take the recent incident as the wakeup call and to become more responsible for the welfare of the people.

Meanwhile, the council also conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the injured persons.

The union also expressed dismay that the cabinet had directed setting up of an enquiry committee to ascertain “the circumstances leading to the collapse of the bridge” when it was clear to all and sundry that the only circumstance was the lackadaisical behaviour on the part of the government itself.

The mandate of the public has been insulted and mocked at through the display of insouciant attitude by our leaders, ASUD stated.

Asserting that it had no predilection towards any political party or coalition, ASUD pointed out that the common people have suffered enough injustices at the hands of corrupt leaders whose only ideal appears to be that of amassing wealth and possessions for their own gains.

Reiterating its stand to remain committed to the Clean Election Campaign, ASUD also appealed to all young Nagas not to get caught in the vicious cycle of unclean political practices.

ASUD was hopeful that the all right thinking citizens and civil society organisations would come together and not only make their voices heard but also ensure that they exercise their franchise in support of upright leaders.

Meanwhile, ASUD has expressed deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of the victims of Tuesday’s mishap.

NLC: Nagaland Congress (NLC) has demanded immediate resignation of Roads & Bridges minister, Y. Vikheho Swu for owning moral responsibility for the bridge collapse.

“If Minister, Road & Bridges is sincere and man of his word he should resign immediately for what he ownsmoral responsibility,” NLC media cell stated.

If not, NLC said he should be able to hear the cry of conscious public who have been demanding his resignation.

In similar spirit, NLC said it demanded Suw’s immediate resignation, as “no amount of justification from him or supporters will bring justice.” NLC also took a jibe at the cabinet’s decision to pay ex gratia to deceased family and conduct enquiry, terming it as “too late, too little”. The decision was pathetically a cosmetic make up just to appease the widespread public protest and condemnation, NLC added.

It said that “minister’s crocodile tears owing full moral responsibility” over avoidable and forewarned tragedy was most disgraceful in nature.

Stating that the mishap was the worst instance in recent time beside many other reported and unreported cases of road accidents over past few months, NLC however said that ruling elite were so obsessed on holding position, power and money making at any cost, and remain deaf, dumb and blind to the hue and cry of public over worst ever road condition in the State.

NLC maintained that every ruling elected member, whether capable or not, wrestle for Road & Bridges despite the fact that practically there was no road, no difference between road and drainage/streams in the State and no action plan to improve road condition either.

However, when tragedy strikes all it does is enquiry, apology and politely owing responsibility.

Meanwhile, NLC has conveyed deep anguish over tragic death of four persons and injuries to several others. It also expressed condolences to the bereaved family and God speed recovery to the injured.

ASUD: Ao Students’ Union Dimapur (ASUD) has expressed strong resentment over the recent run of events that has taken place in the state and the utter negligence on the part of the government.

In press statement, ASUD information and publicity secretary, Sentimeren Pongen said as students’ community, the union was deeply concerned by “the way in which our leaders have ignored the calamities that have befallen in the state and the people while pursuing selfish political gains in the most undignified manner.”

In addition to floods and multiple landslides in various pockets of the state and the ongoing political tussle involving the MLAs, ASUD said the unfortunate collapse of the bridge at 4th Mile (Dimapur) was proof that the state government was neither in a position to prevent and mitigate disasters nor handle political conflict through consensus.

It said that the catastrophe could have been averted, had precautionary measures been undertaken at the right time. The bridge being the only lifeline for residents of Niuland and adjoining areas, ASUD said the public will once again bear the brunt for the government’s failure to address the most pressing issues at hand.

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The signatories- CWS president Tsili Mongzar and general secretary Hotingkiu Sangtam warned of action in the event they failed to get positive response within the stipulated time and for which CWS would not be held responsible. CWS also reiterated that during the co-ordination meeting on October 3, 2016 with the department, it was found out that the actual quantity of APL received for Kiphire was only 100 MT and sugar 150 quintals instead of 200MT of APL and 900 quintals of sugar. But in the utilization certificate, forwarded by the assistant director, Kiphire, it was found that the district received 200 MT of APL and 900 quintals of sugar, which was “false and fabricated”.

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(From p-1) The chief minister reportedly said that he never anticipated this kind of intention and would agree to anything to restore back normalcy in the government and in the party.

Vikheho said the chief minister gave them the power to “assess the situation, act on it and act with authority.” Based on the authority given to the members, the minister said they took the decision and requested him to give back the post of chief minister to TR Zeliang, to which the chief minister agreed.

After the collective decision was made, Vikheho said he was asked by the

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before July 15, 2017.

According to Tokheho, this was very much within the parameters of the duties and functions of a governor of a state enshrined in the constitution of India.

On the issue of a meeting of NPF legislature party, Tokheho said a meeting can be summoned only by the leader of the NPF legislature party and nobody else, not even the chief minister if he has not been elected by the members as the leader of the legislature party.

Therefore, he said that it was within the ambit of the constitutional provision that Zeliang, the leader of the legislature party, had summoned meeting of the NPF legislature party on July 4, 2017 and thereafter.

Tokheho stated that Zeliang never ceased to be leader of NPF legislature party ever since he was elected in 2014 and even as recent as June 2017, 44 MLAs of the NPF had individually reaffirmed their support to the leadership of TR Zeliang as the leader of the legislature party.

Further, Tokheho said that all those MLAs who were in support of Zeliang and his leadership in forming a new DAN government have already submitted their individual resignation letters to the chief minister on July 9, 2017.

According to Tokheho, the chief minister was trying to earn public sympathy by compelling the governor to dismiss him and his government by not agreeing to a floor test.

However, Tokheho said that MLAs under the leadership of Zeliang were calmly and alertly observing Dr. Shürhozelie’s “power mongering attitude” which would cease in the next few days.

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party and therefore the governor had no business to intervene in the matter of the party.

In this regard, Tokheho asked why and under what authority has he sacked four cabinet ministers and 10 parliamentary secretaries who have taken the oath of office under the constitution of India which is very much a legally constituted governmental activity and not the internal matter of a political party?

Tokeho further stated that if this was indeed an internal party then it was surprising that Dr. Shürhozelie had dismissed the appointment of independent MLAs as parliamentary secretaries who were definitely not members of the NPF party.

F u r t h e r, To k h e h o asked if the Model Code of Conduct was in place, why has the chief minister issued several official notification allocating office chambers at the civil secretariat and official residences of ministers and parliamentary secretaries to others.

On the issue of summon assembly, the former minister said the governor of Nagaland has a special responsibility unlike any other states to run the affairs of the state and at the same time safeguard the constitution of India.

To k h e h o s a i d D r.

Shürhozelie had absolutely no jurisdiction and his council of ministers have perhaps been misguided since the Nabam Rabia case was different from the current issue, saying in this case the governor has not summoned the assembly but has advised that the chief minister should prove his majority in the house as TR Zeliang has claimed the support of the majority of the members and that he should fix a date on or

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cabinet minutes as he was oblivious of his high constitutional and statutory obligations towards the state. He said all 42 MLAs under T.R. Zeliang condemn the cabinet exercise to browbeat the Governor’s directive but added that the “disaster of dismissal” at the end of July 15 working day “cannot be obviated by this obstinate cabinet”.

Tokheho: Taking at dig at the state chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, the former minister and incumbent MLA, Tokheho Yepthomi, on Wednesday said the chief minister, who had repeatedly claimed he was not an ambitious man, has contradicted his statement.

In a press release, Tokheho said that Dr. Shürhozelie on several occasions had stated that he accepted the office of chief minister only for a period of two to three months.

However, Tokheho said Dr. Shürhozelie has now directly contradicted that very statement by making his son Khriehu Liezietsu vacate assembly seat in order to allow him to file his nomination and contest the election so he could cling to the chair of the chief minister.

Tokheho said that chief minister’s refusal to summon the assembly to prove his majority on the floor of the house was itself proof that he was “an imposter chief minister of the state” who did not command the support of the majority of the members of the 12th NLA. This, Tokheho said was another yet again another glaring example of Dr. Shürhozelie’s lies and deceit and his ambition as a “power monger.”

To k h e h o s a i d D r.

Shürhozelie claimed that the present crisis was an internal matter of the NPF

Vikheho clarifies on CM offer to Zeliang

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(Form p-1) He also said rulings in the Bommai, Rameshwar Prasad or Nabam Rebia cases by the Supreme Court did not warrant any minority chief minister to pass time for six months without the intervention of the Governor.

Zhaleo also maintained that a minority chief minister cannot cite the judgment of the apex court in Nabam Rebia’s case which reminded governors that house sessions could only be called with the aid and advise of the chief ministers. He said a minority chief minister with only 11 MLAs out of 59 cannot cite such instance as Article 163 of the constitution clearly mentioned that the council of ministers which has majority commands the confidence of the house.

Zhaleo reiterated that the Governor had not summoned the assembly in his letter but only advised Dr.Shürhozelie to prove his majority on the floor of the house on or before July 15, since he had received signatures of 43 MLAs against him (CM).

Zhaleo pointed out that if the chief minister refuses to hold a floor test

by July 15 then, he would try to shore up support through manipulation and horse trading. Therefore, if the chief minister refused to face a floor test then it would be the prerogative of the Governor to sack him after issuing the deadline.

He also dismissed as “bogey” the plea of Dr. Shürhozelie of by election as a plea against floor test since the Goa case indicate that polls or no polls, the functioning of the legislature cannot be hindered.

Zhaleo also noted that the chief secretary (who is also cabinet secretary) recorded party matters as

New telecom policy will be application driven: Manoj Sinha

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lint Eastwood’s new film about three Americans who stopped a terror attack on a train to Paris will star the real-life heroes of that 2015 incident.

Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone will play themselves in The 15:17 to Paris, based on the book they co-wrote with Jeffrey E Stern.

Actors will play younger versions of the

trio in the film, which is thought to focus on the three men’s friendship.

The men were awarded Legion d’honneur medals for their actions.

They also received a hero award from Eastwood himself at an awards ceremony last year.

Sadler, Skarlatos and Stone were among a number of passengers who overpowered a heavily armed man who had opened fire

on the train.

Stone and Sadler were both off-duty servicemen, while Sadler was a student at California State University.

The man they apprehended was later named as Ayoub El-Khazzani, a Moroccan believed to have had links to radical Islam.

The film is the latest in a series of movies Eastwood has made based on real-life people in extraor-

Charlize Theron blasts ‘caveman-like’ Hollywood

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harlize Theron has called Hollywood “caveman-like” for so rarely allowing women to direct big-budget films.

“I am ashamed I’m part of an industry that has never allowed a woman to work with a budget higher than what the budget has been on Wonder Woman,” the Oscar-winning actress told Variety.

Directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman was made for a reported $149m (£116m) and has made $746m (£582m) worldwide.

Theron, 41, also bemoaned the lack of femaledriven action films.

Her comments come ahead of the release of

Atomic Blonde, in which she stars as a British MI6 agent in 1980s Berlin.

The actress, who won an Oscar after working with Jenkins in Monster, played another action-oriented role in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Speaking to Variety, though, the South Africanborn star rued the way the rare female successes in the traditionally male-dominat-

Ariana Grande made an honorary citizen of Manchester

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riana Grande is being made an honorary citizen of Manchester as a thank you from the city for the way she responded to the arena attack in May. The city council passed the motion unanimously at a special meeting.

The singer was praised for returning to stage the One Love Manchester concert less than two weeks after the attack on her arena gig, which killed 22 people.

Manchester City Council leader Sir Richard Leese said it would have been understandable if she hadn’t returned.

“But no - instead she, as an artist, a performer, was determined that she would not perform again until she had returned to Manchester to perform,” he said.

“In doing so, she brought comfort to thousands, she raised millions for the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund and became the first patron of that fund.

“And that’s why I propose that Ariana Grande is made the first honorary citizen of the city of K

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Manchester.” There are currently no plans for a ceremony to award Grande her citizenship in person.

Sir Richard Leese also hailed those who helped in the aftermath for showing the “spirit of Manchester... of strength and defiance”.

Anne Marie McNally from Prestatyn, Denbighshire, who was at the Manchester Arena concert, told the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme that the council should prioritise official recognition for the emergency services and members of the public who helped on the night.

“There were a lot of people on that evening who ran in to help,” she said.

“These people were there on the ground trying to save people, trying to help people as much as possible, helping children to get home to their parents.

“And the emergency services of course - they’re human beings like us. Yes they’re trained and they’re skilled but they still had an awful lot to deal with.

I’m sure that they’ve come away from the situation as traumatised as the ones that were in there.”

ed genre were not capitalised upon.

“We’ve had moments like this, where women really showcase themselves and kind of break glass ceilings,” she said.

“And then we don’t sustain it. Or there’s one movie that doesn’t do well, and all of a sudden, no one wants to make a femaledriven film.”

Theron sustained various injuries while shooting Atomic Blonde, among them a twisted knee and two cracked teeth.

“It was tough,” she said of the film, released in the UK on 9 August. “You want to be in your best fighting shape, and it’s hard.”

Sophie Turner terrified about GoT ending “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner is terrified of the show’s upcoming end. She says she will be “an emotional wreck for a year”.

The 21-year-old British actress, who plays Sansa Stark in the HBO hit, opened up in an interview with W Magazine about how she is bracing herself for life after the fantasy drama, reports dailymail.co.uk.

She said: “I’ve been trying to wrap my head around it. It’s not like I’m brushing it under the carpet; I am fully aware that it is coming to an end, but I don’t think I’ll be ready until I shoot my final scene, and then I think I will be completely an emotional wreck for the next year or so of my life. I’m really not looking forward to it.

dinary situations. His last film, Sully, told of pilot Chesley Sullenberger, who landed his damaged plane on the Hudson River in 2009. If made, The 15:17 to Paris will not be the first fact-inspired film to feature non-actors in leading roles.

In 2012 release Act of Valour, real-life Navy Seals were shown embarking on a fictional covert mission.

There is a tradition, meanwhile, of the subjects of Hollywood biopics appearing in the films they inspired.

Jim Garrison had a small role in JFK, which dramatised his investigations into the Kennedy assassination, while lawyer Erin Brockovich made a cameo in the 2000 film about her life.

Another notable example is Audie Murphy, a decorated soldier who turned to acting after World War II and went on to play himself in the 1955 film version of his memoir To Hell and Back.

epression affects girls and boys differently as the mental disorder has different effects on the activity in certain brain regions, a study has found, suggesting that sex-specific treatments could be beneficial for such teenagers. The findings showed that by 15 years of age, girls are twice as likely to suffer from depression as boys because of body image issues, hormonal fluctuations and genetic factors, where girls are more at risk of inheriting depression.

However, differences between the sexes do not just involve the risk of experiencing depression, but also how the disorder manifests and its consequences, the researchers said.

“Men are more liable to suffer from persistent depression, whereas in women depression tends to be more episodic,” said JieYu Chuang, a researcher at the University of Cambridge. “Compared with women, depressed men are also more likely to suffer serious consequences from their depression, such as substance abuse and suicide,” Chuang added.

Kabunglung release music video ‘Call My Name’

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abunglung Pamei, an 18 year old singer, composer and songwriter from Dimapur Nagaland has released his 3rd single and first music video “Call my name” on July 12, which is available in Indihut and Youtube.

The music video was recorded and mastered at Element Indie records. The song has been inspired by his personal life, the struggle one faces throughout the journey of achieving something one is passionate about. dihut and since tgen, he has Kabunglung Pamei had been encouraged to compose debuted in 2016 with the and write more. song spotlight through InHe has completed his

class 12 and will soon be studying bachelor of Music in MSSM Patkai Christian College.

Women were treated as property: Konkona

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ational Award winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma says historically, regardless of class, religion and region, women were always treated as property. In the forthcoming film “Lipstick Under My Burkha”, she will be seen playing a pivotal role.

The film had a tough time in getting its certification. Asked about the power

of cinema, Konkona told IANS here: “I believe that any good idea can change the world. Now all films are not meant to be thought provoking, but some of them are, surely.”

“There are films that can generate powerful ideas, which can propel us to think differently. This film is one different age groups and of such... that addresses their desire. So yes, I think women across religion and this is an important film.”

Radiohead justifies performing in Israel

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hom Yorke has continued to defend Radiohead’s decision to play a concert in Israel.

The band have repeatedly been urged to call off the show as part of a cultural boycott over Israel’s policies towards the Palestinians.

On Tuesday, filmmaker Ken Loach wrote an open letter, accusing Radiohead of ignoring “human rights violations”.

But Yorke hit back on Twitter, saying, “Playing in a country isn’t the same as endorsing its government”.

“We’ve played in Israel for over 20 years through a succession of governments, some more liberal than others.

“We don’t endorse

[Israeli Prime Minister] Netanyahu any more than Trump, but we still play in America.

“Music, art and academia is about crossing borders not building them, about open minds not closed ones, about shared humanity, dialogue and freedom of expression. “I hope that makes it clear Ken.” Writing in The Independent, Loach rejected Yorke’s previous assertion that he, and others, had failed to approach the band in person, before making accusations in public.

“I and others are still willing to meet Yorke and his colleagues, together with Palestinian artists,” Loach said.

“Radiohead are im-

portant to a lot of people around the world, not just because they are accomplished and very distinguished musicians, but also because they are perceived

Ed Sheeran’s India gig tickets sold out in 48 mins mand and traffic on our platforms from thousands of Ed Sheeran fans, not just residing in India but outside as well.”

The concert, brought to India by AEG Presents and PR Worldwide in collaboration with BookMyShow, will take place at the JioGarden at BKC here on November 19.

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ickets for Grammy Awa r d - w i n n i n g British singer Ed Sheeran’s India gig went on sale on Tuesday -- and were sold out in barely 48 minutes.

BookMyShow went live with a special link for all those pre-registered for Sheeran’s gig. The registrations were done from July 4 to July 10, read a

statement. Diamond was the first category to be sold out followed by Gold and Silver. The concert is part of the Asian leg of Ed Sheeran’s world tour to support his third studio album “÷ (divide)”.

Ku n a l K h a m b a t i , Head-Live Events and IP, BookMyShow, said: “Just as we had anticipated, we witnessed enormous de-

The age when you’re ‘too old’ to go clubbing has been revealed

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new study claims to find the age that people think is “too old” to continue going clubbing.

According to a study

by Currys PC World (via Mixmag), 37 was the age where most people deemed it unacceptable to still go out to nightclubs, with 31 years of age being the point that people begin to prefer staying in to going out.

The research found that the biggest factors in people aged 37+ not wanting to go clubbing anymore were not being able to “face

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the hangover”, not wanting to get “dressed up”, having to “arrange babysitters” and “book a taxi”.

Matt Walburn, Brand and Communictions Director at Currys PC World, said of the findings: “The Great

Indoors study recognises the fact that there comes a time when we appreciate our home comforts more than a hectic social life and it can often be a drag to play the social butterfly at parties and nights out.”

to be a progressive political band.

“None of us want to see them make the mistake of appearing to endorse or cover up Israeli oppression.

If they go to Tel Aviv, they may never live it down.”

The band faced further protests when they played the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow this weekend.

OFFICE OF THE

THSINGAR VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION District - Kiphire, Nagaland

FELICITATION

We the Thsingar Village Students’ Union with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Alemla L.Y. Thonger, D/o Mr. Lichothri Sangtam for securing Top 1st position in B.Sc. Department of Anthropology from Jotsoma Science College, Kohima.

The Students union extends its best wishes and success in your future career.

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*ACKNOWLEDGEMENT* The Silver Jubilee Committee of Old Town Youth Forum extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our Honorable Parliamentary Secretary of Science and Technology and Jail Shri.Hukavi Zhimomi and Mr.Kasheto Yeptho, First Class Contractor for donating a sum of Rs.100000 each towards Jubilee Celebration which was held on 4th July 2017. We also extend our gratitude to Rev. Kughato Chophi, Pastor, Satakha Town Baptist Church for sharing the word of God as Jubilee Speaker.

Furthermore, we would like to convey our gratitude to the under mentioned for their valuable contribution.

1. Mrs & Mr Nihovi Chophi GB Old Town 20. Mrs & Mr Ahoi Aye 2. Mrs & Mr Sukhalu Yeptho GB Old Town 21. Miss Kaliho Chophi 22. Miss Aviholi Yeptho 3. Mrs & Mr Arikato Arkha 4. Mrs & Mr Vikheto Nurumi 23. Mrs & Mr Hukugha Zhimo 5. Mrs & Mr Nitovi Awomi 24. Mrs & Mr Mughato Zhimo 6. Mrs & Mr Hosheto Achumi 25. Mrs & Mr Phuheto Kiho 7. Mrs & Mr Ghonito Kiba 26. Mrs & Mr Pihoto Awomi 8. Mrs & Mr Bokaho Zhimo 27. Mrs & Mr Tokavi Suu 9. Mrs & Mr Shiluho Chophi 28. Mr & Mrs Nitoi Achumi 10. Mrs & Mr Kheshepu Assumi 29. Mr & Mrs Inakhu Sukhalu 11. Mrs & Mr Hukheto Chishi 30. Mr Tokuho N Chishi 12. Mrs & Mr Kahoshe Sukhalu 31. Mr Akaho Nikhevi Chishi 32. Mr Bito Yeptho, Advocate 13. Miss Kashili Aye 14. Mrs & Mr Katovi Chishi 33. Zunheboto GB Association 15. Mrs & Mr Kahoi Chishi 34. ZTYO 16. Mrs & Mr Atokishe Chishi 35. Khuwaboto Youth Forum 17. Mrs & Mr Vinoto Yeptho 36. Convenors,Deacons ZTSBC & SBCZ 18. Mrs & Mr Khetovi Assumi 37. Old Town Prayer Fellowship (SBCZ) 19. Mrs & Mr Hevishe Muru 38. Prayer Secretaries, Old Town Youth (SBCZ) May the Good Lord bless you all abundantly.

Sd/Sd/Jesse L Achumi Tavinto K Sumi President, OTYF Convenor Zunheboto, Nagaland Planning committee

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Pliskova is new world ANKA for national c’ship no. 1 in women’s tennis L o nd o n , J ul 1 2 (Agencies): Czech Karolina Pliskova rose to the top of the WTA rankings without striking a ball on Tuesday as results at Wimbledon saw her overhaul Germany`s Angelique Kerber. By a quirk of the points-based ranking system the 25-year-old rose to the summit -- the 23rd player to do so -- thanks to Simona Halep`s quarter-final loss to Johanna Konta.

Ro m a n i a n H a l e p would have become world number one had she beaten the Briton but went down 6-7(2) 7-6(5) 6-4.

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don, lost in the second round to Magdalena Rybarikova but her consistent results this year, including reaching the French Open semi-finals, means she will be number one when the rankings are updated on Monday.

Despite never having won a grand slam tournament, the Monte-Carlo based player becomes the first Czech to be number one since the rankings were introduced in 1975.

Czech-born Martina Navratilova, who won 18 singles majors, became number one in 1978 but was representing the U.S. by then.

Western Sumi Sports Association emergency meeting

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA) general secretary Mughaho Murru has DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): All Nagaland karate-Do convened an emergency meeting on July 14 at 9 a.m. at Western Sumi (Hiyam). In this connection, all WSSA ofAssociation (ANKA) will be participating in the 5th fice bearers, executive members and advisors have been asked to attend the meeting.

ISKF Open National Championship organized by the International Shito Ryu Karate Federation, India from LOVINGLY REMEMBERED July 14 to 16 at South Point School, Guwahati, Assam.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY In this regard, the ANKA has selected eight male ALEMCHUBA AIER of Lt. Zujanbemo Mozhui and five female participants.

ON HIS 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Died : 13/07/2016 The team will be lead by Thsathriba Sangtam as 13-07-2016 team coach and Kavi K Swu as team manager.

USC penalty shoot-out

DIMAPUR, JUL 12 (NPN): United Sporting Club (USC) will be organising 6th penalty shootout tournament at Dimapur local ground from July 21 to 25.

USC secretary James Nzan has asked interested teams/clubs to collect the forms from Kiran Sports and submit the same to

the president or convenor on payment of Rs. 1500 as registration fee.

Winner will receive Rs. 20,000 cash along with trophy and runnersup Rs. 10,000. Further information can be contacted: 9089706736 / 8415000500.

Your life was a Blessing Your memory a Treasure You are Loved beyond Words And Missed beyond Measure.

Loving Mom, dad and family.

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Death leaves heartache, No one can heal.

Love leaves a memory, No one can steal.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the family members express our deep sense of gratitude to each and every individual and organizations who stood by us physically, emotionally and financially at the sudden demise of our son Late Chenpai Konyak, B.A 3rd Year on 07/07/2017.

Our heartfelt appreciation to :1. Konyak Baptist Church Dimapur.

2. Konyak Union Dimapur 3. Tamlu Union Dimapur 4. Tamlu Bunu Union Dimapur 5. Office and staff of Forest Colony.

6. Forest Colony Union 7. Forest Colony Women Organisation 8. Forest Colony Youth Organization 9. Rainbow Coaching Centre.

10. Principal & staff Govt. College, Dimapur 11. Eastern Naga Students' Union (DGC) 12. Dimapur Govt. College Students' Union 13. Hostel mates 14. Shri. Agarwal Mahasabha 15. Tamlu Baptist Church.

16. Tamlu Baptist Church Women Society.

17. Tamlu Baptist Church Youth.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and everyone individually but may you all be likewise remembered in your hour of affliction.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

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of our beloved father LT. R. C. RENGMA

13th July, 2017 Dearest Dad… it’s been a year since you left us, but the memory of you still embed within us dearly. You are always remembered in silent tears.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord!

Job 1:21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith’

2 Timothy 4:7

Loving, dad, mom, brothers, sisters and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Lt. Abel Kikon

10.06.1952 – 01.07.2017 Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, churches, organisations, friends, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, materially and financially during the brief illness and at the sad demise of our most beloved Lt. Rev Vingozü Thapru on 01-07-2017. Your support, contributions and love gave us strength and comfort throughout the darkest days of our lives.

We sincerely convey our special thanks to:

We the bereaved family members of Late Zhevili Zhimomi would like to share our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, organisations, churches and well wishers who stood by us financially, materially, physically and through prayers during her prolonged illness till her last journey.

Our heartfelt thanks to : 1. Shri. Khehovi Yeptho (B.D.O) 2. Shri. Ahojhe Aye (D.P.O).

3. Shri. G. Kaito Aye, National Highway, Political Affairs.

4. Shri. Hukavi Zhimomi, Jail & Science & Tech. KVIB 5. Shri. N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser 6. Er. Ghukhuyi Zhimomi.

7. Er. Vihoto Achumi.

8. Shri. Zheito Chophy.

9. Shri. Denis Assumi.

10. Shri. Ninoto Zhimo.

11. Shri. Vihoto Chophy, Deputy Chief 12. Shri. Bohoto Kiba, Kilonser.

13. Shri. Nitovi Aye, Kilonser 14. Shri. Khuiho Sumi, Colonel.

15. Shri. Hazheto Yeptho.

16. Rev. Phuheto, Pastor Yehemi Baptist Church.

17. Dr. Shankar, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

18. Dr. Aokhum, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

19. Ghokhuvi Village Baptist Church (Aizuto) 20. Ghokhuvi Village Baptist Church (Nito Mount) 21. Ghokhuvi Village Council.

22. Ghokhuvi Village Union Dimapur.

23. Ghokhuvi Village Students’ Union.

24. Satoi Area G.B’s Association.

25. Sumi Baptist Church, Unity Village 5th Mile.

26. NCRC Unity Village, 5th Mile.

27. Mokokchung Town Baptist Church, Aizuto.

28. Doctors, nurses & staff of NEIGRIHMS, Shillong 29. Doctors, nurses & staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

30. Doctors, nurses & staff of Faith Hospital, Dimapur.

Words are not enough to express how much we are indebted to you all and we deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and everyone individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Jakhama Baptist Church Though we are unable to acknowledge all well wishers individually, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. We remain grateful.

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14th Assam Regiment A/No. 4377296F Born : 07.06.1991 – Died on : 03.07.2017 With profound gratitude, we the bereaved family members extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to each and every individual who stood by us physically, mentally, financially, materially and spiritually at the demise of Lt. Abel Kikon.

We thank everyone who came from near and far to pay rich tribute for the final parting of his departed soul.

Moreover, we deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone but your kindness is highly appreciated.

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G. Rio School enters final

Kohima district inter-school football tournament

Action in the match between G.Rio school (black) and Ministers’ Hill BHSS at local ground, Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent

Kohima, Jul 12 (NPN): G. Rio School entered the final of the 1st Kohima district inter-school football tournament with a thrilling 3-2 win over Minister’s Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School at local ground Kohima on Wednesday.

G.Rio took an ear-

ly lead when the skipper Wanmei converted the spot kick in the 10th minute. The spot kick was awarded after one of the rival defenders handed the ball inside the danger area.

But the lead was cut short, when MHBHSS’s Jimuhie Kajiri scored the equalizer in the 27th minute.

With the score 1-1,

both sides played cautiously till the end of the first session.

After the break, MHBHSS came back strongly and make the first move with numerous attempts but could not succeed.

On the other hand, G.Rio defenders held the strong wall of defence not allowing any free movement.

While the opponent players were engaged in unsuccessful attempts, G.Rio utilized the opportunity and surged ahead when Sangti netted the second in the 72nd minute.

Right after three minutes, Keneisetuo gave G.Rio the advantage when he added the 3rd goal.

MHBHSS boys refused to give up and they managed to pull one back, when Gideon Leo brilliant free kick found the net in the 87th minute.

But it was too late, as G.Rio hang on to storm into the final. Wanmei and Angba both G Rio School and Neimhalie Sokramo and Rhonathung Ovung of MHBHSS were yellow carded for play. MHBHSS received a cash award of Rs. 20,000 as a losing semifinalist.

The tournament is jointly organized by Royal Club Kohima and school education department.

Earlier, former Nagaland DGP Zhiebu Kire graced the first semi-final match as match patron.

Thursday’s match (semifinal) Mt. Sinai Higher Secondary School Vs Riizhiikhrie Govt Higher Secondary School: 2 p.m.

Costa Rica, Canada play 1-1 tie in Gold Cup

Menenu Tsükrü and Puleno Neikha have been selected to represent Indian Sepaktakraw team in the 13th International De France Sepaktakraw Championship from July 13 to 16 at Strasbourg, France. The team left for the tournament on Wednesday.

Indian eves beat Chile 1-0 in HWL

JOHANNESBURG, Jul 12 (PTI): Preeti Dubey scored the all-important winner as a gritty India beat Chile 1-0 to enter the quarter-finals of the FIH Women’s Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final on Wednesday.

Preeti’s 38th minute goal ensured India earned their first win in the tournament after a goalless draw against South Africa and 1-4 loss to mighty USA in their previous matches.

Both the teams traded penalty corners in the first quarter with Chile winning the first in the fourth minute of the match while India earned their first short corner in the 12th minute but nothing came off from the opportunities. Though it seemed like India had scored off the rebound when they earned another penalty corner in the 12th minute through a successful video referral,

the goal was denied as it came off the body and not the stick.

In the second quarter, Chile managed to create some but that didn’t stop India from creating scoring opportunities. One such chance came in the 19th minute when Anupa Barla brilliantly stole the ball from a Chilean player, setting up a counter attack, to find Rani in the striking circle but the striker missed the post by inches.

After a barren first half, India finally made a breakthrough when Rani and Preeti worked in tandem. The duo drove into the rival striking circle and Preeti produced the finishing touch with a quick nick to put the ball past the Chilean keeper in the 38th minute. India mounted pressure on Chile with consistent attacks and Rani got another shot on goal, only to be denied by the Chilean goalkeeper.

Houston (Texas), Jul 12 (IANS): Costa Rica and Canada national football teams played a 1-1 tie in a Concacaf Gold Cup Group A match at BBVA Compass stadium here.

Canada’s Alphonso Davies, a 16-year-old soccer prodigy, opened the scoring with a goal in the 26th minute on Tuesday, reports Efe. Costa Rica tied it up at 1-1 in the 42nd minute on a header off a rebound

by Francisco Calvo. Davies gave his teammates a scare in the 69th minute when he twisted an ankle and had to leave the game.

The teams battled for the rest of the match in what ended up turning into a defensive struggle before a crowd of less than 3,000 people. In other Gold Cup action on Tuesday, Honduras and French Guiana played to a 0-0 tie in the early match at BBVA Compass Stadium.

On Thursday, defending Gold Cup champion Mexico will play Jamaica, the team it beat for the title in 2015, in Group C action at Sports Authority Field in Denver.

Ronaldinho to visit Mumbai on Friday NEW DELHI, Jul 12 (PTI): Former FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho will visit India on Friday and explore his future with Premier Futsal, a variation of football played indoors.

The World Cup-winning Brazilian football great, a Ballon d’Or winner, will be in Mumbai where he will make an announcement regarding Premier Futsal.

Ronaldinho was forced to quit Premier Futsal last year after just two matches.

He returned to his homeland as ‘Brand Ambassador’ for the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after scoring five goals on his debut for the Goa franchise against Paul Scholes’s Bangalore 5’s. On his upcoming visit to India, Ronaldinho said, “My association with Premier Futsal has been a fruitful one. It was a great experience to be in India and play in front of local crowds last year and I look forward to another warm welcome from this sports loving country.”

Ronaldinho joined the likes of Premier Futsal president and Portuguese legend Luis Figo, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Hernan Crespo and Cafu to make the opening season of Premier Futsal a star-studded one.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, JUly 13, 2017

Mithali becomes all-time leading run-getter in women’s ODIs NEW DELHI, Jul 12 (Agencies): India captain Mithali Raj scripted history on Wednesday as she became the all-time leading run-getter in women’s one-day internationals.

Mithali, who is leading India at the ICC Women’s World Cup in England, overtook Charlotte Edwards (5992) after scoring her 34th run against Australia in Bristol. The 34-year-old reached the landmark in her 183rd ODI, taking 164 innings 16 less than Charlotte.

Mithali made her ODI debut against Ireland in June 1999, scoring a match-winning century boasts a 50 plus average.

Starting from February 7, 2017, she hit seven consecutive half-centuries - a hot streak that ended when she fell for 46 against West Indies in Taunton at the ongoing world cup.

When she struck a six off Kristen Beams, she also became the first woman cricketer to 6000 ODI runs.

Incidentally, it’s an Indian bowler Jhulan Goswami, with 189 wickets, who is the all-time leading wicket-taker in women’s

Mithali Raj in action during the ICC Women’s World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Derby recently. (PTI)

ODIs. Mithali, who bats at no 3, recently grabbed headlines when she was filmed reading a book as she waited for her turn to bat during a couple of matches in the ongoing tournament.

At a pre-tournament interaction, Mithali drew praises from all quarters when she succinctly shot down a sexist question from a reporter. She was asked about her favourite

male cricketer to which her answer was, “Do you ask the same question to a male cricketer? Do you ask them who their favourite female cricketer is? I have always been asked who’s your favourite cricketer but you should ask them who their favourite female cricketer is.”

So far, Mithali has scored 6028 runs with the help of five centuries and 49 half-centuries.

Australia beat India in Women’s World Cup

India wicketkeeper Sushma Verma looks on as Australia batter Beth Mooney hits out.

Bristol, Jul 12 (IANS): Australia skipper Meg Lanning led from the front with a brilliant unbeaten half century to guide her side to an eight-wicket win over India and seal their semi-finals spot in the ongoing Women’s World Cup here on Wednesday.

The Australians have now 10 points in their kitty from six outings and sit on top of the table while India are fourth on the ladder with 8 points from six matches.

The Indian eves now face a must-win situation in their final group tie against New Zealand on Saturday, to qualify for the last four stage of the tournament.

Along with Australia, hosts England and South Africa have booked their place in the last four.

Put in to bat, India rode on a defiant century from opener Punam Raut (106 off 136 balls, 11*4) and skipper Mithali Raj’s 69 (off 114 balls, 4*4, 1*6) to post a below-par 227-run

target which the Southern Stars chased down without much hiccups at the County Ground here.

Punam and Mithali lifted India with a 157-run second wicket stand after a disastrous start but failed to continue the momentum in the later stages of the innings.

All-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur (23 off 22 balls, 1*4, 1*6) was the only other batswoman to reach the double-digits as the middle order comprising

Veda Krishnamurthy (0), Sushma Verma (6) and Jhulan Goswami (2) failed to provide any substance to the total.

The 34-year-old Mithali, during her knock got past former England captain Charlotte Edwards’s record of 5992 runs and also became the first woman to breach the 6000-run mark. In reply, the Australians got off to a brilliant start with the opening duo of Nicole Bolton (36 off 48 balls, 6*4) and Beth Mooney (45 off 68 balls, 5*4) setting the tone with a 62-run stand.

Thereafter, Lanning (76 not out off 88 balls, 7*4, 1*6) and Ellyse Perry (60 not out off 67 balls, 8*4) held the innings together with a 124-run unbeaten stand for the third wicket to dent India’s hopes. Perry also took two wickets with her gentle medium pace giving away 37 runs during the Indian innings.

Brief Scores: India 226-7 (Punam Raut 106, Mithali Raj 69, Harmanpreet Kaur 23, Ellyse Perry 2/37) lose to Australia 227/2 (Meg Lanning 76 not out, Ellyse Perry 60 not out, Beth Mooney 45) by 8 wickets.

Sam Querrey returns to Andy Murray during their Men’s Singles Quarterfinal Match. (AP/PTI)

LO N D O N , J u l 1 2 (Agencies): Sam Querrey sent hobbling defending champion Andy Murray crashing out of Wimbledon on Wednesday, reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final at the 42nd attempt.

One year after knocking out 2015 champion Novak Djokovic in the third round, 29-year-old Querrey, the world number 28, won 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-1.

World number one

Murray’s challenge petered out when he began limping off his right leg, his movement severely compromised by a recent hip problem.

Querrey will face either Gilles Muller of Luxembourg, who stunned Rafael Nadal in the fourth round, or former US Open champion Marin Cilic for a place in the final.

“I’m still in a state of shock. I’m glad I hit that last serve in,” said Querrey who finished with 27 aces

and 70 winners. “I didn’t start the best but I just kept swinging away and found my groove in the last two sets.”

Querrey is the first American man in the semifinals of a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick finished runner-up at Wimbledon in 2009.

“It feels great. It’s a dream come true to be in the semi-final at Wimbledon, it’s very special,” Querrey added.

There was no sign of the drama to come at the start of Wednesday’s match. Murray, 30, was supreme in the first set, carving out the key break for 2-0 and taking the opener on the back of just two unforced errors.

The Scot was a break to the good at 4-3 in the second before Querrey unexpectedly reeled off three straight games to level the quarter-final, firing 16 winners, twice as many as the top seed.

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