July 19, 2017

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Political drama: Court vacates stay; NPF sever ties with BJP

Correspondent/Staff Reporter

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): In a dramatic turn of events following the High Court order, paving way for the floor test and the subsequent move by the BJP party, literally jumping the gun in support of T.R. Zeliang even as the issue of NPF leadership was still yet to be decided on the floor of the House on July 19, the NPF during its emergency meeting of the Central Executive Council, central office bearers, division presidents and frontal organisations on July 18 evening resolved to sever the 40 year old ties with the BJP party and also resolved to approach the President of India to recall the Governor immediately.

NPF party lamented that since the BJP had “decided to foment instability in the State for its own selfish ends in the near future, the NPF has resolved to sever ties with the national party, BJP, with which it has been associated with since 1977.”

Further, as per the resolution committee convenor Sebastian Zumvu and members-- Pusazo Luoruo, Lepshi Ao, Shingnyu Khiam and Zaku Tsukru, the party also observed the “undue haste and favour shown

by Nagaland Governor towards the dissident legislators.” While questioning the neutrality and the apolitical stand of the Governor, NPF was of the opinion that the Governor “has misused, abused and tarnished Raj Bhavan to favour rebellion within the NPF party to enhance the politi-

Rs 131.90 cr aid for Arunachal, Nagaland NEW DELHI, JUL 18 (NPN): The central government on Tuesday approved Rs 131.90-crore assistance to the flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

The government approved Rs 103.30 crore central assistance for Arunachal Pradesh and Rs 28.60 crore for Nagaland at a high-level meeting here, chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. “The central assistance to the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland was approved in the wake of flash flood and landslides of 2016-17,” a Home Ministry statement said.

In respect of Rs 103.30crore central assistance approved to Ar unachal Pradesh, Rs 81.69 crore will be given by the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) and Rs 21.61 crore from the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP).

Of the Rs 28.60 crore approved for Nagaland, Rs 25.89 crore will be provided by the NDRF and Rs 2.71 crore from the NRDWP funds. The meeting was attended by Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh, Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other senior officials.

This is it!

“In Nagaland politics, bureaucrats and not legislators, choose who will be ministers. “ K Y M C

cal fortunes of the BJP in Nagaland.”

In this connection, NPF resolved to approach the President of India to recall the Governor of Nagaland immediately so that the sanctity of the gubernatorial office in the State is maintained in future.

According to the committee one of the factors that led to rebellion was the series of actions taken at the initiative of chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu after he was sworn in.

The party said within a short span of time Dr. Liezietsu put his foot down agasint corruption and malpractices in the state such as— back door appointments, deduction of funds by legislators, ensuring that administration and governance was transparent, attendance in office and other vital issues. On the basis of these, the party resolved to appeal to the people of Nagaland, who wanted positive changes, to come together and work for the betterment of the society in the days to come. Further, NPF said its members were alarmed that the 10th Schedule of the Constitution was being circumvented by unethical elements with active support of political powers that be in the country in order to enhance their political fortunes. In order to check these, NPF said it had to take legal recourse to ensure that the aims and objectives of anti-defection laws were upheld.

NPF in particular resolved to appeal to the Speaker of NLA, to rise above political considerations and to remain as the embodiment of propriety and impartiality during the crisis.

Gov summons floor test today

In a major setback to Nagaland chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, the Kohima bench of Gauhati High Court in its verdict on Tuesday upheld the directive of Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya to hold the floor test, while vacating the earlier interim stay order issued by the court on July 14. Hours after the court verdict, Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya directed NLA Speaker to summon an emergent Special Session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on July 19, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. to test the majority support of the present cabinet led by chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu.

It may be recalled that, chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu had approached the court citing various reasons such as-- the crisis was an internal party problem, which did not require to be taken to the Governor’s office, that the Governor can summon or prorogue and dissolve the house, only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers with the chief minister as the head. And not at his own.”

The hearing was held on July 17 where the petitioner Dr. Shürhozelie was represented by senior counsel of Supreme Court, Meenakshi Arora while NLA Speaker was represented by senior advocate SS Dey (respondent No.1) and T.R. Zeliang represented by C.S. Vaidyanathan (respondent No. 2). Interestingly, in the original petition only the office of the Speaker was impleaded as respondent No.1. However, when the case came for hearing on July 17, objections were made by supporters of respondent No. 1 for non-impleadment of (Cont’d on p-7) T.R. Zeliang.

ACAUT flays harassment DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): ACAUT Nagaland has condemned the alleged harassment of the chairmen community comprising of over 100 colonies (Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) by one NPG functionary over taxation purpose.

ACAUT through its media cell said that the “socalled SS Col. Tokugha” has been giving sleepless nights to the Chairmen federation members for almost two months- throwing his weight around threatening the federation members with arrest and confinement in Camp Khehoi.”

Questioning the GPRN/NSCN whether the organisation and the “SS colonel” were in tune with ground reality, the ACAUT asked “Does the GPRN/ NSCN really think that all its public relation exercises cosying to various tribal hohos

and organisations will bear fruit when on the other hand it sanctions some people like Tokugha to harass the general public?”

Further, ACAUT said the “SS Colonel” taking the name of Camp Khehoi in his every utterance to cow down the members of chairmen federation was most irritating.

In this regard, ACAUT has challenged the “colonel” to arrest its members for confinement in Camp Khehoi if he had the guts instead of “strutting around the houses of federation members like a prized bull which he is not.”

Pointing out that Dimapur Urban comprised of at least one lakh population, ACAUT said “if a mere SS colonel thinks that he can intimate the Chairmen community” it was gravely mistaken. “Those Khushikhushi days are long gone,” it added.

(Cont’d on p-7)

DC Dmu directs VC/GBs not to collect NPG tax DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur in continuation to earlier order dated May 19, 2015 and circular dated May 19, 2015, has directed all the village council chairmen/GBs and urban ward authority/GBs not to collect any tax on behalf of Naga Political Group (NPG) from the residents/wards/colony or deduct any amount from government fund provided for village development as this was illegal and in total violation of government rules.

In an order, DC Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, has cautioned that any local authority found violating the order would be penalised as per the provision of Village & Tribal Council Act 1978 and other relevant laws.

NPF party issues Whip, warns legislators of action

Following the directive of the Governor to summon an emergent special session of the NLA, the NPF Legislature Party Chief Whip, Kiyanilie Peseyie has issued a three-line Whip to all NPF legislators, to comply with its directive or face consequences under the 10th schedule of the Constitution of India.

1. If any motion of confidence is moved by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, all NPF Legislators shall and are hereby directed to vote in favour of the motion. If any motion is moved by anybody expressing no-confidence in the Council of Ministers headed by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, all NPF Party Legislators shall vote against the motion.

2. Notwithstanding dissenting opinions that maybe expressed by any member or members of the DAN Coalition belonging to Political Parties other than the NPF

Party, all NPF Party Legislators shall and are hereby directed to vote in favour of the motion if tabled by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu expressing the confidence of the House in the Council of Ministers headed by him.

3. The directions issued in terms of 1 and 2 above are reaffirmed and reiterated and NPF Party Legislators shall and are hereby directed to vote in favour of the motion expressing confidence of the House in the Council of Ministers headed by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, and to vote against any motion expressing lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers headed by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu. NPF Party Legislators disobeying the Whip/directions of the Party issued hereinabove shall be liable to be disqualified in terms of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Motion: When MLAs go to the Assembly on Wednesday for the floor test, a

motion would have to be moved to be voted upon. The leader of the house seeks vote of confidence on his leadership by moving a motion. Opposition members can also move a motion expressing loss of confidence in the leader of the house.

The question on Wednesday would be as to who would move the motion?

The Speaker is expected to recognise the official whip for voting. However, if the Speaker recognises the Whip appointed by dissidents, then would be challenged but the voting would have taken place.

(Warns legislators, on p-7)

Will remain a constituent of DAN group under TR Zeliang: BJP

After maintaining “neutral stand” over the current political crisis, the BJP on Tuesday decided to back the group led by T.R. Zeliang.

In a letter to Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya, signed by state BJP unit president Visasolie Lhounghu and four MLAs-- Paiwang Konyak (minister), Dr. T.M Lotha (Advisor to CM), Imtilemba Sangtam (Advisor to CM), Mmhonlumo Kikon (MLA & Chief Whip) stated the BJP being a constituent of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) in Nagaland “continue to remain as a part of the arrangement till date.” “In the present political crisis in the state government, the BJP has decided to remain a constituent of the DAN group led by the DAN chairman, Visasolie Lhounghu along with four BJP legislators handing over T.R Zeliang,” the BJP stated. the letter of support to Governor, P.B. Acharya on Tuesday.

Minor held with drugs worth `3.39 cr in Mnp

The contraband items seized by AR and Manipur police. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jul 18: A combined team of Manipur police and troops of Assam Rifles has apprehended four persons including a 14year-old boy and two women with contraband items worth over Rs 3.39 crore in the international market.

The seized contraband items included 127 grams of Brown Sugar, 509 gram of Heroin (No.4) Grade-I and 6970 WIY tablets. Police

said that the combined team intercepted the contraband items from the possession of the minor boy, who was accompanied by two women, during a checking along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102 at Kwatha Lamkhai Monday afternoon.

While terming the seizure as one of the biggest interception of such contraband items in the state in recent times, a senior police expressed concern over using of minor in smuggling

of drugs in the state. Police have detained the juvenile along with the woman who accompanied him identified as Liam Haokip (30) wife of Thinkhojim Gangte, a resident of Chikkim locality of Moreh town. The police source said that the woman along with the minor were smuggling the contraband item using jungle routes. The juvenile was carrying a backpack full of contrabands.

In a follow up operation based on the disclosure made by the accused, the combined team of police and Assam Rifles apprehended two more persons, a woman and a man. The accused were identified as one Domjahat Haokip (35), wife of Thangkulun Haokip of Moreh town and Letkhothang Lhungdim (38), son of Jilhun Lhungdim, a resident of Lhangkichoi Veng of Moulhoi in Tengnoupal (Cont’d on p-7) district.

NEET/JEE: NSF on allocation of seats

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): With NEET and JEE mains results declared, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has reiterated its stand that the allocation of seats for MBBS, BDS, B. Tech, Agri and Allied courses through the NEET and JEE mains examinations be awarded only to indigenous inhabitants against the seats that were allotted to the Nagaland.

In a press release, NSF secretary education, Muphatho Nyuthe, said the federation would closely monitor that the seats allotted to the State would not be given to any non-indigenous inhabitant applicants.

Meanwhile, NSF has stated that all the selected students after the acceptance of their course to undertake would have to compulsorily verify their documents in person at NSF office, Naga Club building, Kohima.

Yitachu reiterates stand on no-confidence vote Not averse to peace or dialogue: NSCN (K) DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Terming the statement of NPF legislature party of TR Zeliang camp as “a misrepresentation of facts and parliamentary practices”, the minister of school education and government spokesperson, Yitachu, on Tuesday reiterated his earlier stand that Zeliang cannot move no-confidence motion against chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu.

In a press release, Yitachu said the convention and parliamentary practices were very clear and well established in India, adding that every political party having its elected member in the House elects a parliamentary leader According to government spokesperson, the job of the parliamentary leader was for the purpose of floor management in the House.

He said that any majority grouping in the House when there was vacancy of the leader of the House i.e. the chief minister, normally the Legislature Party leader stakes a claim to form the government.

In the present case, the spokesperson said the chief minister’s post was not vacant for the NPF party.

Therefore, he claimed that even if anybody was assigned the job of a Legislature Party Leader, he or she cannot claim the chief minister’s post outside the party forum.

This being the law, Yitachu said members from the same party cannot move no-confidence motion. “That is why T.R. Zeliang cannot move a no-confidence motion,” he said.

Explaining that there was a difference between the Leader of the House and Leader of the Legislature Party, Yitachu said the Leader of the House was the Chief Minister, and within its party set up, it was up to the party, whether to have another leader of the legislature party for floor management in the House.

Even if the Legislature Party Leader was not elected for this purpose, he said the Leader of the House could always perform the role of the Leader of the Legislature Party, adding that there was no illegality or unconstitutionality about it. Meanwhile, Yitachu said he, as a party man, remained grateful to all his leadership in the party and in the

government. Yitachu said he had been a loyal party legislator to all the leaderships of the party government right from Neiphiu Rio to T.R. Zeliang and now to Dr. Shürhozelie.

In the present crisis, Yitachu said he was a simple, humble party man elected by his Constituency, adding that it was his personal conviction and principled stand to remain a party man of NPF, a regional party which represents the Naga identity.

Yitachu said he did not have any “hard feelings” towards any of his elected colleagues, and in the course of his political career just because of his loyalty to the party if any inconveniences was caused to anyone it was never on personal issues.

Asserting that he still continued to maintain the total reconciliation policy opened by the party, Yitachu appealed to all party legislators not to take internal party matter outside the party forum and to resolve whatever issues within the party “for the sake of the people of the State and leave the future to almighty God.”

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): NSCN (K) has stated that it was not averse to peace or dialogue, but maintained that it cannot be a party to the ongoing peace processes and dialogues between the government of India and various factions that have “clearly underlined the acceptance of Indian Constitution as the imminent condition for any settlement.”

NSCN (K) vowed that under no circumstance it would be bullied to succumb to preconditions that stifled the sovereign status of the Nagas. In a press statement, MIP NSCN/ GPRN said it would also not exonerate any group or faction that betrayed the sovereign rights of the Nagas.

NSCN (K) affirmed that it was very clear on the rights of the Nagas and the people’s aspiration to reclaim the lost Naga sovereign nationhood inclusive of all the ancestral Naga inhabited territories.

It said that no settlement could be termed a “political

solution” without broad and transparent interactive participation and consent of the Naga people. MIP also said that any settlement must take into account the sacrifices of thousands of precious Naga lives and decades of sufferings that the Nagas have been made to endure in quest of sovereignty. It maintained that the “past disastrous agreements of 1960 and 1975 must not be experimented again upon the Nagas.”

NSCN (K) said that the Nagas, having paid a very costly price, must be very cautious to commit to any process that did not consider transparency and accountability of the deliberated issues and contemplated settlement as paramount.

Asserting that every Naga had every right to know the aspects of one’s fate that was being discussed and to be decided, the NSCN (K) said, “No amount of threat and intimidation can force the Nagas to blindly accept or endorse the

deal that remains shrouded in secrecy.”

NSCN (K) said sensitivity of the issue could for particular stages of dialogue and certain contents require confidentiality. It, however, affirmed that “settlement hatched in closed doors” without people’s mandate cannot be enforced on the people. It said that the people have every right to reject any settlement that did not address the core issue of Naga sovereignty.

NSCN (K) cautioned that it would not tolerate any elements or designs in the garb of political settlement that intended to infringe or impede the sovereign rights and struggle of the Nagas.

Meanwhile, the NSCN (K) has pledged to carry on the fight until “our motherland is liberated from forceful subjection by illegal foreign powers”.

It also appealed to the Nagas to “never lose heart but bear with us during this harsh troubled times.”

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WEATHER FORECAST July 19

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Some rain and a thunderstorm 31 28

Periods of rain and a t-storm

30 24

Guwahati An afternoon t-storm or two

32 30

Aizawl Imphal

A t-storm or two; not as warm 25 24

Itanagar Some rain and a thunderstorm 30 29 Shillong Periods of rain and a t-storm

23 21

Cloudy, a couple of t-storms

25 24

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Dimapur Some rain and a thunderstorm 31 30 Mkg

T-storms, mainly early on

Tuensang Cloudy, a couple of t-storms Wokha

A couple of t-storm; cooler

Zunheboto Cloudy, a couple of t-storms

26 20 21 18 25 22 24 18

DC Kma directive on landslides DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Taking note of landslide and continuous erosions at Phesama and the bailey bridges at Kiruphema, Dzubza river and Lower Dzubza bridge, Tsiesema road, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kohima chairman, Rajesh Soundararajan, has directed all the responsible departments including the enforcement agencies like the area administrative officers, PWD, NHIDCL, 15th BRTF, local panchayats etc., to immediately intervene and identify the hazardous areas. DC and DDMA Kohima chairman pointed out that putting the life of the general public and commuters in a situation of risk would cause inconvenience and hardship. In this regard, the DC has called for mitigation of the same to avert major disaster like the recent bridge collapse near Referral Hospital in Dimapur. DC said the directive comes into force with immediate effect for strict compliance and necessary action by all concerned. The responsible HoDs have been asked to submit the action taken report at the earliest to DC office Kohima.

ADC Tuli notifies on Milak Bridge

DIMAPUR: Additional De puty Commissioner (ADC) Tuli has notified that the Milakbridge on NH-2 (225 km) Tuli-Molungyinsen road has deteriorated and found to be un-safe for the passage of heavy loaded vehicle. In a notice dated on July 18, 2017, the ADC Tuli, in the interest of public safety and the safety of the bridge, has issued advisory, stating that maximum load was restricted to 5 MT/ Vehicle and there should be movement of only one vehicle at a time. ADC stated that the advisory should be strictly complied by all concerned till the restoration work, which has already been initiated by the concerned department, was completed.

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NVBDCP holds malaria awareness campaign

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Children being briefed on malaria transmission and prevention.

DIMAPUR: State National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) along with the state IEC Bureau, directorate of Health & Family Welfare undertook malaria awareness and prevention campaign in four districts in view of the transmission season for malaria in the month of June and July.

The team conducted interpersonal communication and focus group discussions with the village councils, church lead-

ers and the community.

The team also performed malaria infotainment, followed by health talks in 17 schools. Street play on malaria was also performed in various points.

The team led by health education training officer, IEC bureau DH&FW, IEC consultant NVBDCP and IEC officials from the directorate and districts imparted health talks on environmental sanitation and personal hygiene, inter personal communication

on prevention and control of malaria, IPC on LLIN usage and also carried out cleanliness drive along with leaflets & poster campaign.

The districts covered were Shamator block (Tuensang) covering 7 villages, Tamlu Block (Longleng) 6 villages, Mopung Block (Mon) 7 villages, Sitimi Block (Kiphire) 8 villages.

The team would further proceed to Pughoboto block (Zunheboto) to carry out the activities.

Mass social work at Sechü Zubza, Peducha road

DIMAPUR: Sechüma Youth Organisation (SYO) has called for a mass social work on July 19 to repair the PWD road which connects Sechü Zubza and Peducha via Sechüma (Zapenuolieza point) and Kiruphema village.

In a press note, SYO president, Petekhrietuo Nipu has informed that the mass social work was initiated as PWD road connecting Sechü Zubza and Peducha has deteriorated in due course of time. He, however, informed that the day’s work would be confined to the area which came under Sechüma and Sechü Zubza, the sub-divisional headquarters of the Western Angami region.

Gayatri Projects Ltd would also be assisting the youth body by providing excavator(s) on the day, it informed.

S e c h ü m a Yo u t h Organisation has requested all concerned to take part in the social work which would begin at 8 a.m. The members have also been informed to come along with necessary tools and equipments which may be required on the day.

Condolences on demise of late A. Oditenba DIMAPUR: Nagaland L e g i s l a t ive A s s e m b ly (NLA) speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier on behalf of the NLA and on his own behalf has expressed deep sorrow at the sudden demise of late A. Oditenba Phom, former member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly who had passed away on July 17.

In a condolence message, the Speaker stated that late A. Oditenba prior to his entry into politics had worked as a teacher from 1958-1960 and served as area council member, 1962 and regional council member from 1964. He was elected as member of the second Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tuensang constituency in 2969.

The Speaker described late A. Oditenba as a devoted public leader who had dedicated his life for the welfare of the people.

It stated that he was a man of principle with strong determination and in his death, the state has lost a committed leader in general and for the Phom tribe in particular. Further, the Speaker prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

S. Pangnyu Phom, MLA: S. Pangnyu Phom, MLA, in a condolence message stated that during the lifetime of late A. Oditenba Phom, he had contributed all his time and service for the welfare of the Phom community and Nagas in general. Pangnyu stated that as a politician, late Oditenba was his mentor and guide. Pangnyu also stated that late Oditenba’s life was a life well lived for the future generations to emulate. He further extended condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Ex-PAN: Ex-Parlia-

mentarian Association of Nagaland (EPAN) stated that late Oditenba was a dedicated leader who had tirelessly worked for the upliftment of his people. ExPAN president, T. Khongo on behalf of Ex-PAN and on his own behalf shared the grief of the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Kilonser Lota & Horticulture NSCN/GPRN: Kilonser Lota & Horticulture NSCN/GPRN, Meyong Phom, stated that late Oditenba was a veteran leader of Phom community, former MLA 50 A/C, Longleng, dedicated and prominent leader who had sacrificed his life for the welfare of the people in general. Kilonser stated that his demise was a big loss to the Phom community in particular and Nagas in general. He further extended deepest condolenc-

es to the bereaved family and pray the Amighty God to grant comfort, peace and strength to them and the departed soul rest in peace.

YSO: Yachem Students’ Union (YSO) has mour ned the untimely demise of former MLA, late Oditenba Phom in Longleng on July 17. A condolence note by YSU stated that late Oditenba was one of the respectable and honourable leader not only for Phom but also for the Nagas. YSU stated that his service and contribution for the betterment of the society in different capacity would be greatly remembered by the YSU and with much pride, pay rich tributes to the tall late leader.YSU also extended heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and its sincere prayer that the Almighty God grant his soul to rest in eternal peace.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Wednesday, july 19, 2017

news in brief NLA panel meet cancelled: CM Chang, MLA and Chairman of Committee on Petitions (2017-18) has cancelled the introductory meeting of the committee scheduled to be held on July 20 at 10am till further notice. A statement issued by the NLA secretariat has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.

DC Dimapur informs BLOs: Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur has informed that in view of the ongoing revision of electoral roll in the district, all BLOs are to carry out the revision exercise diligently as per the prescribed guidelines and direction issued by the Election Commission of India and office of the DC. All the village council chairmen, GBs in rural areas and the ward authority/GBs in urban areas have been directed to extend all possible help/ assistance to BLOs in revision exercise dutifully.

DC&RO Kohima informs: Deputy commissioner and returning officer, Kohima, has informed general public that Arup Kumar Saha has been appointed the general observer for the by-election to the 10 Northern-I A/C. Anyone desiring to meet him may do so at the office DC&RO, Kohima, on all working days between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. He can be contacted on 7630919416.

STKK prayer fellowship: Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuqhakulu Kohima (STKK) prayer fellowship cum- executive meeting would be held on July 22, 4 p.m. at the residence of its president, Hokito Jakhalu. All concerned office bearers, executive members and advisors of STKK have been requested to attend the meeting.

WCYO sales day: Western Chakhesang Youth Organization (WCYO) would be organizing a sales day on July 19, Wednesday weekly bazaar at Supermarket Complex, Dimapur.

ANGPTA Wka unit general meeting: All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers Association (ANGPTA), Wokha unit has convened a general meeting on July 21 at 11 a.m. at LTC hall. All the primary teachers irrespective of nature of appointments have been requested to attend the meeting. For more information one may contact its president and advisors at 8729875306, 7005633162 respectively.

ANTHU Wka Unit general meeting: All Nagaland Teacher’s Hindi Union (ANTHU) Wokha unit CSS 2012-2013 Batch has convened a general meeting on July 28 at 11 a.m. at LTC hall Wokha.

All the members have been asked to attend the meeting.

KMC warns: Kohima Municipal council (KMC) said it has come to its notice that some individuals /party are running daily /weekly bazaar within its jurisdictions without obtaining prior permission. In this regard, KMC has directed all the individual /party to obtain permit from KMC office on or before July 21 failing which the defaulters would be penalized without further notice.

SAUK annual general meeting: Seyochung Area Union Kohima (SAUK) has convened its 3rd annual general meeting on July 22 at 10 a.m. at DUDA guest house Kohima. All the members of the union have been requested to attend the meeting.

NCSU Mon unit general meeting: Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) Mon unit has convened general meeting cum election of unit office bearers on July 28 at 10 a.m. at unit office Mon town. All the registered members of NCSU Mon unit have been requested to attend the meeting.

NCSU Mkg unit general meeting: NSCU Mokokchung district unit has convened a general meeting on July 20 at 11 a.m. at union office cum treasurer’s residence, Pranger Ao. The unit has informed the executive members and all the registered contractors’ & suppliers’ members under Mokokchung district unit to attend the meeting.

Dmu based student bodies & youths joint meeting: A joint meeting of Dimapur based students bodies and youth organisation have been called on July 20 at 10 a.m at Lotha Hoho Ki, Near State Stadium. All Dimapur Based students union and youth organisations irrespective of tribes and affiliations have been requested to attend the meeting.

28th triennial session of CANSSEA: The 28th triennial session of the Confederation of All Nagaland State Ser vice Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) general meeting would be held on July 21 at 11 a.m .at the conference hall, CANSSEA office.

CANSSEA has informed that at least two office bearers from each association affiliated to CANSSEA and district CANSSEA office bearers to attend the triennial session positively.

PMEGP Mon interview: Interview for PMEGP 2017-18 under Mon district would be held on July 26 from 10 a.m. at DC conference hall. All eligible applicants who have submitted online application have been asked to appear for the interview along with his/her original documents during the interview as no separate calling letter would be issued.

crime beat

Ganja seized from police gypsy

KASU demands suspension bridge over Chathe

DIMAPUR: Taking serious note of the demand made by the three student bodies regarding the collapse of bridge over Chathe River, Khaghaboto Area Students’ Union (KASU) has extended its unflinching support to the demands made by the student bodies.

A press note by KASU president, X. Chopika Sumi and general secretary, Anatoli Zhimomi stated that the demand being genuine should have been considered and taken up on a priority basis.

The union expressed dismay and shock to note that the concerned

de par tment has not yet taken any initiative to provide alternate arrangement for the aggrieved public except for the diversion to PatkaiSeithekima road which was in a deplorable condition.

KASU has therefore appealed the PWD (R&B) to provide suspension bridge pliable for four- wheeler at the earliest, similar to the bridge at Shozukhu-Zukihe village under Khaghaboto area of Niuland subdivision, although it said the said bridge was built and maintained by the locals.

KASU also stated that villagers were not in a position to afford materials to build the bridge and therefore, it would be noteworthy on the part of the department to provide requisite materials and technical know-how following which the nearby villages would then provide manpower as and when needed.

KASU has appealed the concerned department to immediately look into the matter and consider the plight of the thousands of villagers, facing untold troubles on a daily basis.

NPF legislators hold fellowship programme

The arrested police constable (right) and seized police gypsy along with contraband ganja.

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DIMAPUR, JUL18 (NPN): Excise Kohima personnel manning Peducha Excise check gate on July 17 seized 250 kgs of contraband ganja from a Nagaland Police registered Maruti Gypsy (NL 10-5679) and arrested one Nagaland police constable (driver) attached to PHQ Nagaland, Mozi Shupao (33).

According to superin-

tendent of Excise Kohima, Vikikhe Aomi, acting on specific information about possible smuggling of ganja through police vehicle, the Excise check gate party was kept on high alert.

Aomi said at around 12:45 p.m., a suspicious Police gypsy reached the check gate and when Excise personnel signalled it to stop, the driver, who was in full police uniform, ignored and speeded off towards Dimapur.

After a hot chase, Aomi said the Excise personnel managed to intercept the vehicle and on searching the vehicle recovered 24 packets of contraband ganja covered in black polythene, each weighting 10 kgs.

During interrogation, Aomi said the accused confessed that he was transporting the ganja from Kohima to Dimapur for a lumsum of Rs. 13, 000 and that the contraband belonged to one female friend, Naomi Poumai.

The driver also confessed of taking advantage of transporting the ganja in the absence of his officer who was on leave and out of station. He confessed that he wore the police uniform and drove the police gypsy to hoodwink the enforcement agencies for any suspicion.

Excise Kohima said prima facie case has been registered against the accused for violation of NDPS Act 1985 and the seized ganja and vehicle submitted to court.

Unidentified body found in Kohima

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KO H I M A , J U L 1 8 ( N P N ) : A n unidentified male body age around 3035 years was recovered on July 17 from Sanoru River below Thizama village Kohima. According to police, the body Rev. Robert Kikon prays for the legislators at the fellowship programme on Tuesday.

DIMAPUR: NPF legislature party held a legislators fellowship programme on Tuesday at Kohima led by Toyang Changkong Chang.

Guest speaker of the fellowship programme, Father’s House Church, Pastor, Rev. Robert Kikon

spoke on the theme, “parenting the next generation in weakness” and while referring to 2 Corinthians 11:30, said t “if one must boast, it must be of the things that showed one’s weaknesses”.

He said “when we bring our weaknesses before

Jesus, He gives us relief ” and reminded the legislators that “God has a plan for you and that is why He has seated you in the highest seat of the state”.

Giving a powerful and inspiring sermon, Kikon spoke on the importance of building a strong spiritual

relationship with God while referring to scriptures like 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Malachi 4:6 and Isaiah 58:6-12.

Earlier, Hukavi Zhimomi invoked God’s blessing, while Nukluktoshi read out Jeremiah 29:11-14 from the Holy Bible and C. Apok Jamir said the benediction.

has tattoo “Ajoy” written on each right finger, heart shape on the right chest and also tattoo on the left hand. The recovered body has been kept at North police station Kohima for identification. One has been asked to contact at 8575045501 for more query.

IMFL worth Rs. 2.5 lakh seized

DIMAPUR: Excise (mobile squad) special surveillance team on Tuesday seized IMFL worth around Rs. 2.50 lakh from a highway near Chumukedima.

According to SP (MS) excise, Katoho Sumi, 1608

bottles of assorted liquor was seized from a bolero pick up by the team. He said further investigation is in progress for violation of various section of NLTP Act ’89. The seized IMFL has been kept at the mobile

squad malkhana.

Further, Katoho has appealed to the public to cooperate while the department was trying to eradicate the rampant flow of liquor and sale of drugs in Dimapur.

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USBLA organises clean election campaign In concluding remarks, USBLA, executive secretary, Rev. C. Lima, urged all to be committed and to carry out the resolu-

tion with sincerity saying, “Clean election is God’s mission for Christianity.”

The meeting concluded with a mass sprayer.

USBLA members, speakers and USLP, USSC, AST representatives, church leaders, council chairmen and hd. GBs on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent

K I P H I R E / YA N G L I , JUL 18 (NPN): United Sangtam Baptist Lithroti Ashimükhong (USBLA) held its “Clean Election Campaign” meeting on Tuesday at Yangli Mission Centre and adopted 15point resolution.

Some of the points out of the 15-point resolution are: Shall not use force, intimidation and under influence to the voters; shall not buy votes with money; shall not be involved in booth capturing and any other activities which are unbecoming of a political party; shall not hoist flag or post pamphlet in the church premises, school and public building and shall not provide feasting, picnic, or go for procession.

The meeting was held

AST, president, Thwith official representatives from United Sangtam satila also called upon the Likhum Pumji (USLP), gathering to abstain oneUnited Sangtam Students self from corruption.

Council (USSC), Akheda Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang (AST), church leaders, council chairman and head GBs. Highlighting the gathering, core committee member of clean election campaign, USBLA, Kijung briefed them about the clean election resolutions.

He said the “set of resolutions” was framed with an aim to choose the right and uncorrupted candidate, maintaining spiritual and moral integrity, social and economic accountability.

In his suggestions, USLP president, Yanghopi, said implementing agencies should be formed to execute the resolutions adopted.

ARK Foundation flays ‘pathetic’ TB program in Tuensang dist DIMAPUR: Access to Rights and Knowledge (ARK) Foundation Nagaland while expressing concern over the “sorry state of affairs” on implementation of Tuberculosis (TB) Control program in Tuensang-a high TB burden district of Nagalandhas set three-point representation for implementation in a letter addressed health minister and the principal director of the health and family welfare department.

In the letter, ARK Nagaland, president, Ketho Angami, said it was compelled to issue a public statement after the office of the State and National TB Control program failed to take corrective measures despite couple of official correspondences by the foundation.

ARK said it had written to STO, RNTCP Nagaland about the continued absence of the district TB officer at Tuensang for months and that the “absconding officer” has been withdrawing monthly salary in spite of not attending to her duty except on World TB Day which falls on March 24 each year.

The foundation alleged that in the absence of the officer, the staffs at the TB centre have been levying Rs. 10 per patient for “baseless reasons” such as stationary expenses that are incurred. According to the information received

by ARK, this was taxed to the patients during the time of enrolment for sputum examination.

The foundation claimed that it had notified State’s RNTCP on June 23, 2017 about the absence of the officer, money levied upon the patients and irregularity of the laboratory technician.

However, it said RNTCP chose to “remain a mute spectator”.

ARK said the matter was also discussed during district level meeting on two occasions, September 20 and November 18, 2016 at CMO office, Tuesang.

The foundation said it also wrote to Central TB division, Delhi on July 10, 2017. However both the office did not have the courtesy to reply to the communique nor took any remedial measures.

During this whole process of the fiasco, ARK said TB drug shortage was reported on theJuly 14 at the centre and a patient who was admitted in the hospital has to buy anti tubercular (ATT) drugs from the private chemist as a result of drug shortage at the centre.

ARK foundation president, said “this totally violates the claim of the TB program which says Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) are free”.

In view of the above, ARK Foundation has submitted a three-point representation to health minister and the principal director of the health and family welfare department, which read: immediate termination of service of an erring district TB officer who was to be replaced with a “more responsible officer”; to develop a proper supply chain mechanism of drugs so that stock out issues are addressed and to provide details of the total amount levied upon the patients, since its inception and the manner in which the money were spent.

ARK foundation has also urged the State TB officer (STO) to immediately install the CBNAAT machine meant for Tuensang district. ARK said the same was allocated since 2016 yet, the machine remained uninstalled due to various reasons best known to the concerned officers.

DGP Nagaland notifies

DIMAPUR: Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, L.L. Doungel has informed that as per the government notification dated June 12, 2017, the rank pattern of inspectors of Nagaland police have been changed from the present red/blue ribbons in the epaulette with three stars to one star without ribbon in the epaulette.

It has been informed that inspectors posted in armed branch of DEF and those in the unarmed branch should shoulder title as NP while inspectors in NAP battalions shall wear NAP. DGP said the information has been necessitated because of the confusion in the minds of the general public.

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BJP members gherao Tripura CM’s, Ministers’ residences

Agartala, Jul 18 (IANS): The BJP on Tuesday gheraoed Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and other ministers’ residences demanding removal of road and rail blocks put up for over a week by a tribal party demanding a separate state, police said.

Around 1,500 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members put up barricades in six different places encircling the residences of Sarkar and four ministers, the police said. The ministers were Health Minister Badal Choudhury, Tribal Welfare Minister Aghore Debbarma, Jail Minister Manindra Reang and Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty.

Sarkar and his ministerial colleagues were confined to their official residences since early morning of Tuesday. A large contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and state police led by top police officials took position in and around the barricaded places and the gheraoed residences.

A tense situation prevailed. Movement of traffic

was also largely affected.

A weekly cabinet meeting scheduled at 11 a.m. at the Civil Secretariat could also not be held.

“It could not be held as the Chief Minister and other ministers were unable to come to their offices in “Mahakaran” at the Capital Complex (seven km from here),” a top official of Chief Minister’s secretariat said.

BJP leader Sunil Deodhar on Monday evening announced the launch of this agitation, including ‘gherao’ of the Chief Minister demanding withdrawal of indefinite road and rail blockade by the IPFT (Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura) demanding a separate tribal state.

“We have launched the agitation for indefinite period as the Left Front government has failed to deal with the road blockade issue,” BJP General Secretary Pratima Bhowmik said demanding Sarkar’s resignation. The IPFT has been blockading the NH-8, the state’s lifeline, and a lone railway line since July 10, leading to shortage of

Assam CM for PM’s Special Prog for flood, erosion control Guwahati, Jul 18 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and requested him to launch the ‘Prime Minister’s Special Programme for Flood and Erosion Control’ to develop road-cum-embankments stretching across 5,000 km in the state. The Chief Minister pointed out that most of the existing embankments in the state were constructed way back in 1950s and are vulnerable to breach due to perennial floods and river bank erosion, an official release said. He said the state lacks resources for developing road-cum-embankments and urged for an exclusive programme under the Prime Minister’s supervision to act as a deterrent to flood and erosion.

Sonowal briefed the Prime Minister about the two waves of floods that has affected more than 25 lakh people across 29 districts prompting the state administration to set up 1,098 relief camps and distribution centres. He urged the Prime Minister for constitution of

a high level inter-ministerial team headed by a cabinet minister to study the impact of floods and erosion and suggest permanent measures for mitigating the problem.

Sonowal submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister requesting him to direct the Ministry of Water Resources for early release of funds amounting to Rs 1,138 crore for completion of schemes undertaken under the Flood Management Programme (FMP) during the 11th and 12th Five Year Plans. He requested for a New Industrial Policy to keep the investment momentum in the state going, the statement said.

The Chief Minister urged for revival of HPC’s two paper units at Jagiroad in Morigaon district and Panchgram in Hailakandi district also requested the Prime Minister for repatriation of Assam cadre IAS officers, who are on central deputation, to the state. The Prime Minister assured the chief minister that the Centre will consider the demands of the state government, the statement added.

BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/ NOTARY PUBLIC, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Regd. No. 1382/17 Date : 10/7/17 AFFIDAVIT

I, Smt. Y. Sukhali Tuccu alias Sukhali H. Chishi daughter of Yezhevi Tuccu and wife of Hutoshe H. Chishi aged about 41 years, resident of House No. 25, Model Colony, Purana Bazar, Dimapur Dist. Nagaland 797116, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows : 1. That, I am a citizen of India and resident of above stated place.

2. That my name prior to my marriage with Hutoshe H. Chishi was Y. Sukhali Tuccu but after my marriage with said husband my name is Sukhali H. Chishi.

3. That I have used my name in my service record as Y. Sukhali Tuccu but in my Bank Account I have used my name as Sukhali H. Chishi.

4. That Y. Sukhali Tuccu and Sukhali H. Chishi refers to my name and of one and same person only.

5. That henceforth I shall be known as Sukhali H. Chishi for all purposes and intents.

6. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

Deponent Sworn before me on this 10th day of July, 2017.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NO.DRDA/DMR/ESTT/2016-17 Dated Dimapur, the 18th July 2017

NOTICE

The Aoyim village has applied for transfer of Aoyim VDB Kuhuboto Block to Chumukedima Block as their Administrative Block has been transferred to Chumukedima since 2009 Govt. Notification vide order No.GAB-2/73/2006 dated 21st October 2009. However, as Aoyim VDB is still under Kuhuboto Block, basing on these reasons the village has applied for transfer of Aoyim VDB to Chumukedima Administrative Block.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned subject and the same to be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, within a period of 30 days from the issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims & objections within the stipulated time the order will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

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Manipur assembly budget session from July 20 Correspondent

essential commodities, fuel, food grain and other goods of basic necessity.

A Tripura government’s release said Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday has informed Sarkar that he will hold talks with the IPFT leaders on Tuesday afternoon. IPFT General Secretary Mevar Kumar Jamatia and the front’s youth wing President Dhananjoy Tripura have been camping in New Delhi since Thursday. Sarkar on Sunday spoke to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and requested him to speak with the tribal party to withdraw the blockade.

Opposition Congress on Monday night called a 12-hour shutdown in Tripura on Wednesday to protest what it called “conspiracy of the BJP ahead of state assembly elections and to instigate tribal parties to create chaos in the state”.

The Congress also accused the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM)-led Left Front government for “remaining silent over the eight-day blockade by the IPFT”.

IMPHAL, Jul 18: A meeting of the business advisory committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly convened on Tuesday decided to shorten the full budget session of the state Assembly. The full-budget session of the new BJP-led government will be commenced from July 20 next. Earlier, a meeting of the business advisory committee convened on July 10 decided to continue the session till August 20. However, the committee in its meeting today under the chair of the Speaker decided to shorten the session to August 16.

The decision to shorten the session was taken considering the natural calamities due to incessant rain faced by the people of the state.

The budget session will have only 13 sittings against earlier decision of having 18 sittings. In a quick reaction to the decision to shorten the budget session, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) spokesperson, Kh Joykishan said that the ruling party intentionally decided to shorten the session in order to suppress the opposition from raising various issues.

SC transfers appeal against Mnp CM’s son to HC New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI): The Supreme Court Tuesday transferred the appeal challenging the conviction of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s son for lesser offence in a 2011 road rage case from Manipur to the Gauhati High Court.

The apex court also provided security cover of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to the parents of the victim, a social activist, and police security to an advocate who was representing the mother and father in the appeal after they claimed they had received death threats.

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that the security of the parents, social activist Bina Laxmi and advocate Utsav Bains was the responsiblity of the court looking at the

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AFFIDAVIT

I, Sanjay Kumar, S/o Chun Chun Sah aged about 44 years, resident of H.No. 38, Railway Co-operative Colony, Baroda Ghat, Bagbera P.S., Jamshedpur, Jharkhand do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that my twin sons Sanchay Gupta and Sanyam Gupta, whose actual date of birth is 10 Jul 2004. As per affidavit in front of Notary K M Singh, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, regd no. 99/03, docket no.

17129 dated 14 Jul 2017, I amend the Date of birth of my twin sons in my service record from 10 Jan 2003 to 10 Jul 2004.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Md. Rajuddin has been applied by Smti. Rashidan Begum, W/o Late Md. Rajuddin, R/o Police Complex, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits, 2. LIC Policies, 3. SBI A/C. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this Court on or before the said day of 17th Aug. 2017.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 18.07.17.

(G.H. Ramlia) Principal District and Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M 413/17/4179-80

NOTICE

Dated, Dimapur the 17th July' 17

Notice is hereby given that Yashila Kithan -Vrs- Aren Jamir resident of Lake View Colony Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 17/8/17.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY

Name of Patta Holder : Yashila Kithan Village /Town Block No. : 3, Patta No. : 1312, Dag No. : 51/1587, Area : 00B-02K-10Ls. DP-7332

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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“peculiar facts and sensitivity” of the case.

“Their security is now our responsiblity and this we will do keeping in view the peculiar facts and sensitivity of the case,” a bench also comprising Justices L N Rao and Naveen Sinha.

The bench directed the CRPF and the Chandigarh police to file compliance report within two weeks.

Bains is a resident of Chandigarh.

The parents of the victim Irom Roger, who was killed in the incident, had claimed that they and their lawyer fear for their lives in Manipur.

It was alleged during the hearing that no lawyer wanted to appear in the high court in Manipur to argue the appeal against the five-year jail term awarded to Ajay Meetai, the chief

minister’s son. Meetai has been awarded the jail term under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the IPC for firing at Roger on March 20, 2011, and killing him.

The incident had occurred after Roger had allegedly not allowed Meetai to overtake him in his SUV which had irked the chief minister’s son.

At the outset, the bench queried why the state government has not filed appeal against the lesser sentence awarded to Meetai or the parents have filed the appeal in High Court at Imphal.

A dvo c a t e K a m i n i Jaiswal, appearing for the petitioner, said that the parents have filed the appeal, but it was returned due to some objection and the state has not filed the appeal

as the case was transfered to the CBI. “If they have filed it, then we will transfer it and if they have not filed it we will allow them to file in another high Ccourt.

We will permit filing of an appeal in the Gauhati High Court and take over the responsiblity of security cover to the four persons,” the bench said.

It told the counsel for the Manipur government that security is not the responsiblity of state now and the court will direct the CRPF to provide security to the aggrieved.

The apex court had yesterday indicated that it would transfer the case to some other high court.

The Centre had last month told the court that Roger’s parents would be provided security by the state government.

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Mayawati resigns from Rajya Sabha after giving a notice under rule 267 that seeks an adjournment of the proceedings to take up an issue and not make a speech to initiate a discussion.

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her down, but Mayawati refused to agree, saying she has no right to be in the House if she cannot protect the rights of her community. After saying she is quitting, she walked out of

the House in a huff.

The Opposition, led by the Congress, had given notices to discuss the crisis facing farmers, anti-Dalit violence and lynching of minorities, he noted.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Mayawati New Delhi, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati on Tuesday tendered her resignation from the Rajya Sabha, hours after the Chair asked her to restrict her impromptu speech on anti-Dalit violence in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Mayawati met Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari in the evening and handed over her resignation letter to him.

“I met the Chairman to hand over my resignation letter. It is not good that I cannot speak in the House on issues close to me... When I got up to speak, the government did not allow me to complete.

Their members stood up and interfered. It is not good,” she said.

Sources in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat said the decision to accept her resignation lay with the Chairman.

The format states that a resignation letter should be brief and should not mention the reasons.

Earlier, Mayawati said in the House, “I will resign from the Rajya Sabha today.” when Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien asked her to wrap up her speech as she had exceeded the three minutes given to her to make her submission.

M ayawa t i , w h o s e term in the Upper House ends in April next, argued with Kurien saying how can she be prevented from raising the issue about her ‘samaj’ (community) and Dalits. “I have not finished. You cannot do this. I have no moral right to be in the House if I am not allowed to put across my views on atrocities being committed against Dalits,” she said.

Kurien said she can only call for a discussion

gin only after the Chair, on the advice of the government, accepts the notice and agrees for a discussion.

Kurien rose from his seat in an attempt to calm

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MBBS NAME OF CANDIDATE MR. HUKAVI CHISHI MS. LIYINGBENI HUMTSOE MS. TOLIKA SUMI MS. KEVINÜ KENNAO MR. R JACKSON CHAWANG MR. TOLUPE A ZHIMOMI MR. Y YINGATHUNG LOTHA MR. AKUNG NEWMAI MS. MHONRONI KIKON MS. INCHALE HEGA MS. ERIWETE U MERO MS. KENEICHANGU U KESIEZIE MR. LIMACHAN R OVUNG MS. LENGU Ü MERO MR. MENANGCHANG MS. V NÜTSONO CHÜZHO MR. ZUCHAMO L JAMI MR. LOTHUNGLO EZUNG MR. KEZHAHOTO TETSO MS. TOVIHOLI K SHOHE MS. AKUNO KHIEYA MS. NEIPHREVONUO KEYHO MS. NEIKHROTSO-O KOZA MR. LOKTIMEN MS. N MATHIUNING FLORY MS. ADIE KIRE MS. NISSILE RENGMA MR. TONGMEN JAMIR MS. CHICHANBENI C ERUI MR. NAGAITO K YEPTHO MS. LASHI T KIBA MR. NANGPONG CHANG MS. KUVUTOLI H CHISHI MS. KENEIKHRIENUO SOTE MR. TINGTHONG N MR. NOKYAT Y MR. BIRONTHUNG J KITHAN MS. K LEAH MR. S WANGTE KONYAK MS. ZHOVELU PURO MR. SHANGJIU K KHIAMNIUGAN MR. THELICHUM M ANAR MS. LONAVI NYUSOU MR. NAMZANKAMBO NCHANG MR. KUMRIMONG T YIMCHUNGER MR. MAONGKABA JAMIR MS.ORENVUNGI PATTON MS. GHOKALI MS. THEJALENUO SACHÜ MR. MEYISUNUP MR. TEMJEN CHUBA MR. HENOTO K YEPTHO MS. MENGUSANUO MEZHÜ MS. YAHOI W KONYAK MR. WE MERO

Chennai, Jul 18 (IANS): Apollo Hospitals said on Tuesday there was “no interference” in the treatment given to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and it is ready to face any probe. Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, Apollo Hospital Group’s Founder Chairman Prathap C. Reddy said: “We have all the data. There

was no interference in the medical treatment given to her (Jayalalithaa).” He said Jayalalithaa was improving well but suddenly suffered cardiac arrest. Jayalalithaa was admitted to Apollo Hospital here on September 22, 2016 for fever and dehydration. She was in the hospital till she passed away on December 5, 2016.

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DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

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NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/ 12/ 2017 :The Common Selection Board has provisionally selected the following candidates for undergoing MBBS and BDS courses during the session 2017-18 as listed below. All the selected candidates are hereby directed to submit their acceptance or refusal letter to the office of the undersigned on or before 20th July ‘2017. Candidates who do not submit their acceptance by 20th July ‘2017 will be considered to have declined the seat allotted to them and the seat will be offered to other candidates in the merit list.

Counseling for exercising placement/ posting options will be held on 21st July ‘2017 in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima at 11:00 A.M. Spot counseling is necessitated on account of last date for admission at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong and RIMS, Imphal, fixed on 24th & 25th July ‘2017 respectively. All selected candidates are therefore requested to attend the counseling on the specified date along with 2 (two) recent Passport size photographs.

The selection is purely provisional and the final selection will be done only after receiving the actual seat from the Central Government and other sources.

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BJP’s Cow Politics

DailyDevotion The Mystery of Believing He said, “Who are You, Lord?” —Acts 9:5 Through the miracle of redemption, Saul of Tarsus was instantly changed from a strong-willed and forceful Pharisee into a humble and devoted bondservant of the Lord Jesus.

There is nothing miraculous or mysterious about the things we can explain. We control what we are able to explain, consequently it is only natural to seek an explanation for everything. It is not natural to obey, yet it is not necessarily sinful to disobey. There can be no real disobedience, nor any moral virtue in obedience, unless a person recognizes the higher authority of the one giving the orders. If this recognition does not exist, even the one giving the orders may view the other person’s disobedience as freedom. If one rules another by saying, “You must do this,” and, “You will do that,” he breaks the human spirit, making it unfit for God. A person is simply a slave for obeying, unless behind his obedience is the recognition of a holy God. Many people begin coming to God once they stop being religious, because there is only one master of the human heart— Jesus Christ, not religion. But “Woe is me” if after seeing Him I stillwill not obey (Isaiah 6:5 , also see Isaiah 6:1).

Jesus will never insist that I obey, but if I don’t,I have already begun to sign the death certificate of the Son of God in my soul. When I stand face to face with Jesus Christ and say, “I will not obey,” He will never insist. But when I do this, I am backing away from the recreating power of His redemption.

It makes no difference to God’s grace what an abomination I am, if I will only come to the light. But “Woe is me” if I refuse the light (see John 3:19-21).

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You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous. ~ Tony Hawk

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possible backlash against its soft pedalling on taking concrete action against cow vigilantism and punishing those who take not only the law but lives into their own hands ,has at last brought the BJP back to reality. When prime minister Narendra Modi issued a strong appeal on states to curb and take stringent action against those self-styled Gau Rakshaks (Cow protectors/vigilantes), it was a long delayed and over due response. Against the backdrop of mayhem perpetrated in the name of protecting the holy mother cow, there have been many consequences – both politically and socially. Politically, the BJP, which has been in denial mode over patronisation of fringe outfits, has belatedly realised that people are being lynched in barbaric manner like in the medieval times because beef issue. Socially, it has sent shock waves across even the majority community whose members have been the most vocal critics against the beef ban. The genesis of the court reversal came after the Madras high court’s similar action in May which stayed this ‘slaughter ban’ for four weeks and asked the Union environment ministry and the Tamil Nadu government to respond to a petition filed by a Madurai-based activist-lawyer and vegetarian S Selvagomathy. Close on its heels, the Supreme Court (SC) too ordered a three-month stay on the Centre’s rules banning the sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter. The Supreme Court had stayed the Central rules to regulate cow trade after observing that sections of the middle class are offended. Civil society protests like the “Not-In-My-Name” drive received wide support with international media adversely commenting on the emerging situation. This may have clearly moved Modi to do some damage control (Desh ki chhavi par bhi iska asar pad raha hai). India’s emerging image as a less tolerant, illiberal society is hardly an image that Modi would like the world to see it as especially when his government has been trying to woo foreign investments in a very significant way. A backlash may have necessitated a rethink of the BJP strategy. According to reports in the media, as many of 97 per cent of these attacks were reported after the 2014 Lok Sabha election in May and about half the cow-related violence, 32 of 63 cases, were from states governed by the BJP when the attacks were reported. Muslims were the target of 51 per cent of violence centered on bovine issues over nearly eight years (2010 to 2017) and comprised 86 per cent of 28 Indians killed in 63 incidents, according to an analysis of violence recorded until June 25, 2017 by IndiaSpend. Modi’s condemnation of cow-inspired mob violence is significant for its timing and purpose.

He went beyond a customary briefing on the eve of a Parliament session to make a spirited speech, parts of which were tweeted for wider notice. The issue he addressed - cow vigilantism -was on the Opposition agenda. Apart from voicing a strong disapproval of activities of gau rakshaks he talked of corruption.

The Opposition also plans to raise the issue of CBI raids on the Lalu Prasad family. Whatever was the driving factor behind the PM’s condemnation, it is hoped it was to rein in cow vigilantes and send a strong message across.

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h dear, we have done it again. We are in the news for all the wrong reasons and the next few weeks we could be making history: We shall be in the front pages of all local and national media.

I am reminded of a troll in the social media where a local youth from a certain Naga community whatsapped his contacts and asked them if they have seen the local papers. The fellow expressed his anguish that his picture which came out in the papers was not up to his expectation and went on and on to curse the photographer. When his friends checked up the papers, they found out that their friend’s picture had appeared in a story in connection with his arrest the previous day for vehicle lifting!

Now that the Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by the Chief Minister, ironically, both camps are celebrating: One group says that their party has won since the floor test notified by the Governor to be held on or before July 15 was avoided the other group says the law is on their side and that swearing in of the new Chief Minister is imminent.

Now, all eyes are on the offices of the Speaker and the Governor.

The Supreme Court had, in its ruling on Kihoto Hollohon Vs Zachilhu (1992) ,noted that “The office of the Speaker is held in the highest respect and esteem in Parliamentary traditions. The evolution of the institution of Parliamentary democracy has as its pivot the institution of the Speaker. He is said to be the very embodiment of propriety and impartiality.

He performs wide ranging functions including the performance of important functions of a judicial character. It would, indeed be

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unfair to the high traditions of that great office to say that the investiture in it of this jurisdiction would be vitiated for violation of a basic feature of democracy.

It is inappropriate to express distrust in the high office of the speaker, merely because some of the speakers are alleged, or even found, to have discharged their functions not in keeping with the great traditions of that high office. The Robes of the Speaker do change and elevate the man inside.”

In the coming days, the focus of attention will be on Nagaland Speaker, and also the office of the Governor for that matter, because now they will play major roles in determining the outcome in the ongoing political crisis in Nagaland. No doubt, the Offices of the Governor and the Speaker are a-political, but throughout the years, we have seen that the Robes of these respected offices did not change the political persons who occupied these offices.

In 1990, after a few months of the Assembly elections in Goa, Congress Speaker Luis Proto Barbosa himself defected to form the Goan People’s Party (GPP) and became the Chief Minister after aligning with another regional party, the MGP. His defection necessitated the appointment of a member, Kashinath G Jhalmi of the MGP, as Speaker under Para 6 (1) of the Anti-defection Act relating to defection of a Speaker. Jhalmi took over nine months to give his decision on the disqualification petition filed by the Congress against Barbosa, which coincided with the life of the Barbosa Government: He gave his verdict after his party, the MGP, the coalition partner of the GPP, decided to part ways with Barbosa.

And during the nine

and half months of the GPP-MGP honeymoon, the Speaker, Jhalmi himself, was the Law Minister in the Barbosa Cabinet.

In 1995, Cong ress member Tomazhinho Cardozo became the Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly in a strange and peculiar manner. Voting was in secret ballot and the Legislature staff counted 20 votes for Surendra Sirsat and 19 votes for Cardozo, with one vote declared invalid. After some manipulation by pro-tem Speaker Zuwarkar, another Congress member, he declared one vote for Sirsat invalid and announced a tie. Thereafter, fresh elections were called, this time involving a show of hands.

Cardozo was declared elected through a voice vote where the Opposition did not participate!

Cardozo proved himself to be a man of action.

During his term, Pratapsingh Rane filed a petition against Wilfred D’Souza and four others on July 27, 1998. Our man of action was also in a hurry because he gave his interim order, ex parte, the next day disqualifying the defectors, and his final order on July 28, within 48 hours! The simple principle of natural justice of giving to those charge reasonable opportunity to be heard before a judgment was violated in haste.

If that is partisanship on the part of the Speaker, what would you say about Speaker Haroon Sheik Hassan who took more than two and half years, from January 4, 1992 till September 15, 1994, to dismiss a petition?

Cabo Raj, as the Raj Bhawan at Dona Paula is fondly called by the elder citizens of the State, has also had its fair share of intrigue and gross improprieties.

In 1994, Governor Bhanu Prakash Singh dismissed

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aziranga group of Ministers, MLAs and the Governor are not wrong when they say they have the numbers.

However, they are right only as long as the crisis was a normal numerical struggle. What is wrong with them is their failure to remember and understand the recent public upheaval due to mishandling of the ULB elections leading to the unfortunate killing of three precious lives, injuring dozens, public inconvinience and burning down of properties besides chaos in various parts of the State that led to the change of guard from TR’s leadership to Dr. Shurhozelie. Former Chief Minister, Mr. TR Zeliang had to step down on moral ground and not for loss of faith of the MLAs in him therefore Mr. Zeliang’s coup attempt now by reclaiming the number of MLAs at this juncture when the graves have not yet settled, the tears of the bereaved families not dried and the ugly burnt offices still standing makes the move unreasonable. This attitude is simply a glaring exhibition of one who is hungry for power. The more questionable in the issue is that there isn’t even one among the more than 40 MLAs able to understand the issue and speak the truth and prevent such demeaning adventure. This matter is not just a misfortunate but a curse for the people of Nagaland.

Observing the ongoing drama, the public may take it as an opportunity to conclude that this bunch of politicians have nothing to offer except chaos.

The other option is despite

knowing it one may still vote for them to witness more chaos and zero or lip-stick development. In this rationale, the public must understand that these politicians have nothing to lose because there is no law or rule in Nagaland to catch and punish them, at least for now. It will not be surprising to say that in Nagaland, No Rule is the rule, No Law is the law and No System is the system and in all this the most unfortunate sufferers are the people.

One of the glaring mindsets of these politicians has emerged and that is their dictatorial attitude and the example is the warning of punishment issued to the bureaucrats despite the existing legitimate Chief Minister, Dr. Shurhozelie. And the other is none of them has any programme for the people except their goals set on clinging on to power by hook or by crook. It is a blatant fact that event after more than fifty years of statehood no Chief Minister or Minister had any road map of development of the State. What we have had up till now is only piecemeal developmental activities, most of which are only on paper and statistics, based on the whims and fancy of the concern Minister.

In this regard, I had said in my earlier writing that we have no ‘Minister for Nagaland’ except ‘of Nagaland’. At the most what we have is, as we tend to utter, a “Lotha Minister”, “Ao Minister”, “Sema Minister” or “Angami Minister”. Unfortunately this is also true because these

ministers see either only their constituency or District.

It appears that there is no favorable future for the younger generations except collapse of everything; roads, bridges, buildings and the most serious of all the collapse of system and moral principles as we are witnessing now. The Naga populace is so gullible and their Ministers have no programme for them. What we are witnessing is a collapse of integrity and lack of healthy rationality from day one of the Statehood.

The religion practiced by the people today is also mere “opium” as Karl Marx has rightly puts it and people at the helm are knowingly or unknowingly perpetuating that misconception. The only way out for us is for the youths to take a resolute stand to evaluate whom they are going to vote. Platform system of choosing the candidates must be enforced along with thorough screening of the candidates from all angles like authenticity and integrity of the person and this will not be a difficult task because everyone in Nagaland is an open book.

One factor which must be ruled out is money possessed by the present politicians because what they have is all ill gotten money (people’s development money). The other is learning to speak the truth without fear or favor. The word of God says, “You will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”

Jonas Yanthan, Mail address: yanthanjonas@ gmail.com, Contact No. 9436005456.

Wilfred D’Souza as Chief Minister and swore in Ravi Naik even though the former had neither lost the support of the party nor the majority in the Assembly.

The Governor’s action, of course, was considered as a grave impropriety and he was recalled. Naik remained Chief Minister for two whole days after which D’Souza returned.

Coming back home, Nagaland also witnessed something of this sort took place in 2007 when a Noconfidence Motion was moved against Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and was admitted to be taken up on December 13. In the afternoon session that fateful day, at no point of time did the Speaker make any announcement as to disqualification order passed against any Member of the House. So also, no bulletin was issued by the Speaker as required under the Disqualification Rules. When the motion of No-Confidence was taken up, 31 Members stood in favour of the NoConfidence Motion and 23 opposed the Motion. It was apparent that the ruling Government had lost its numbers and was reduced to minority. On persistent demand for headcount, the Speaker prevented 3 Independent MLAs from voting on grounds that they have been disqualified and he could not take into consideration the votes of these 3 Independent Members since they having recently been with the Government, could not be allowed to vote against the Government.

The Opposition rushed with 31 MLAs contesting the claim of the Speaker and of the Government, clearly showing that 31 MLAs were together with them. In the meanwhile, the Speaker continued with the Business of the House and declared the Motion defeated

with an explanation that 3 Independent MLAs were barred from voting and the votes of 9 NPF MLAs who voted in favour of the NoConfidence Motion were not counted, thus declaring 23 against the Motion and 19 in favour of the Motion of No-Confidence; Report was sent to the Governor claiming that the Government had managed to defeat the No-Confidence Motion.

But the then Governor, Mr Shakaranarayan, a “former” staunch Congressman, was convinced that the Speaker manipulated the affairs of the Assembly to support the ruling dispensation, withdrew his pleasure from the then Government and recommended President’s Rule.

Reminiscent of how Governor Jamir overruled the Speaker’s manipulation of the proceedings of February 3, 2005, Goa Assembly Vote of Confidence moved

by Chief Minister Mannohar Parrikar: After the break on that fateful day, in a manner of speaking, all hell broke loose! When the House reassembled at about 5 pm, the Speaker asked the Independent MLA Rodrigues to withdraw from the House for “misconduct”. The proceedings of the House were captured by cameras from various TV Channels and the pictures clearly showed the Independent member sitting quietly all through the day. But since the Independent member’s vote against the Chief Minister’s Motion would have proved disastrous to the incumbent Government, the Speaker considered the member’s quiet behavior to be disorderly! Anyway, pandemonium started when the Opposition members protested and the Speaker called in the Marshall to remove the Independent

member physically from the House. The Opposition members surrounded him and prevented the Marshall from removing the member.

The Speaker then called in a posse of policemen who then removed him forcibly.

In the ruckus that followed, the Honourable Speaker put the motion to vote and declared that it was carried out 16 against 6, in favour of the Government! Video recordings showed the Speaker leaning towards the Chief Minister who was heard to have given the number 18 repeatedly. It was therefore, not the verdict of the Speaker, but the verdict of the Chief Minister in favour of his own Government!

Governor Jamir dismissed Parrikar Government and around 11 pm the same day, installed a Congress Government, which earned the dubious tag in the local media as the Midnight Government!

In the aftermath of the Court verdict to dismiss the petition of the Chief Minister, a floor test is unavoidable. The Governor simply cannot dismiss the Government without letting the matter be decided on the floor of the House as amply made clear by the Supreme Court in the case of SR Bommai. At the time of going to the press, it is learned that the Governor has called for a floor test tomorrow, July 19. Going by convention, the ruling dispensation would issue a party whip which would be binding on all NPF legislators. In 2015, the present Governor gave the TR Group more than 20 days to conduct the Vote of Confidence. But this time round, the haste with which he has called for the floor test clearly show his urgency to affect a change.

Sebastian Zumvu.

(The writer belongs to a political party. These are his personal opinions)

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he only option available to the present political stalemate is President’s rule as we cannot afford another period of instability.TR Zeliang seem to have the numbers and undoubtedly he is the blue eyed boy of New Delhi but at the moment there is nothing to cheer from his second inning as he has not left any legacy except the tag of been the weakest Chief minister.

His authority as Chief minister will be undermined further this time with the senior most politicians in his cabinet. He has also exposed himself to be a politician without any gratitude and humility by not only back stabbing but by all along criticizing Dr Shurhozelie. It seem he has no good words for the man who made him CM in the first place and later on stood by him through thick and thins for four years.

TR Zeliang has still time to prove his mantle as a popular leader and he can still do it but the timing and the method he is

using this time is simply wrong and could damage his future political career.

As for Dr Shurhozelie graceful exit notwithstanding the court order, is the best way out to save his image as a regional stalwart. Clinging to his chair without majority will set bad precedence and further damage his reputation. He is fighting a losing battle as the match seems to have already been fixed by BJP, RSS and the contenders. The timing of the coup with the visit of Ram Madhav the RSS think tank turned BJP general secretary is significant.

I am afraid if this is the hidden agenda of RSS to saffronise Nagaland through a friendly Government. Having say that, at the present juncture it is better to have President’s rule and see whether politicians or bureaucrats are responsible for the ills of governance in the state.

Bendangchuba, Diphupar Village, Phone no 9856291784.

Reader’s Post

Appeal to director Technical Education for students in the merit list of NEET 2017

Sir,

With due respect and humble submission we on behalf of parents of the students would like to state a few lines for your kind intervention and necessary action.

The Central Board of School Education had conducted National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) on 7th May 2017 and declared the results on 23rd June 2017 based on merit list.

It is pertinent to mention herein that this exam was held/conducted by the central Board of School Education (CBSE) and not by the State.

The undersigned prays before your esteemed and good office for the followings as stated: Allocation of MBBS and BDS seats to students should be based purely on NEET merit list; No seats should be allocated on the basis of special reservation or quota to Students belonging to any tribe or community; It is our prayer that since this exam was conducted by the center and not by the state and accommodation to the allotted seats should be solely based on the list of the merit students passed out as declared for the better interest of the hard working students who have made to the merit list and as per the traditional practice of reservation for all fairness; There has been no notification neither any criteria has been stated by the center nor the state and since the exam was conducted by the central board of school education the state has no jurisdiction to levy any criteria or implement the traditional seat accommodation, therefore the accommodation / allocation to the seats should be as per declared merit list of students.

On behalf of concerned parents’ convenor, Khezheli Sumi and secretary Shikatoli Sema.

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

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(From p-1) Meanwhile, ACAUT has cautioned that since the “SS colonel” has already fixed September 2017 as the final date of payment of tax upon DUCCF, the consequences would be grave if anything happened to any members of the Chairmen community.

ACAUT also demanded that “SS colonel blinded by greed and money” be terminated from the GPRN/NSCN immediately. ACAUT said if he was not terminated then it should not be held responsible for any course of action which it may be compelled to undertake. ACAUT has also directed DUCCF not to pay any form of tax to any faction as per the October 31, 2013 resolution.

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(From p-1) After considering the matter, learned senior counsel for the petitioner made an oral submission for impleading T.R. Zeliang as respondent No. 2 which was not objected to. On July 18, single bench judge L.S. Jamir in the order, after hearing counsels for Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu and NLA through its Speaker and T.R. Zeliang, vacated the interim order which was issued on July 14.

The judge further stated that “the matter is left to the wisdom of the Governor to take a decision on the same after proper application of mind.”

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Though several smaller Benches of two judges have, over the years, held that privacy is indeed basic to the Constitution and a fundamental right, the arithmetical supremacy of the M.P. Sharma and Kharak Singh cases had so far ensured that they held fort.

Now, by forming a Bench of nine judges, the Supreme Court, under Chief Justice Khehar, has decided to determine once and for all whether privacy is non-negotiable.

The for mation of the nine-judge Bench also seeks to bring a quietus of the contradictory judicial pronouncements of the past on the issue.

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New Delhi, JUL 18 (AGENCIES): A ninejudge Bench of the Supreme Court will on July 19, 2017 hear the question whether privacy in the world’s largest democracy is a fundamental human right and is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.

The decision, taken by a five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar, follows the filing of a bunch of petitions contending that the Aadhaar scheme, which requires the mandatory parting of biometric details, is a violation of the citizens’ right to privacy.

The petitioners have argued that right to privacy is part of Article 21, the right to life, and interspersed in Article 19, though not expressedly said in the Constitution.

Two judgments of the Supreme Court — the M.P. Sharma verdict pronounced by the then full quorum of eight judges of the Supreme Court shortly after the adoption of the Constitution in 1950 and the Kharak Singh verdict of 1962 by a six-judge

(From p-1) The contraband items were about to be smuggled into Churachandpur by the four, police claimed. Police investigation further identified the individual who had sent the contraband items as one Thengkhojam Gangte (35), son of Lumcha Gangte, a resident of Chikkim lolcality of Moreh town.

The combined team also launched a joint operation based on specific input of smuggling of contraband items along the ImphalMoreh section of NH-102.

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party. “The NPF Party remains united and in full and complete support of Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu and the council of ministers,” it added. Though the dissenting MLAs may claim that they have majority in numbers, NPF however said that they must not lose sight of the fact that they continue to be MLAs of the NPF party.

While reminding the MLAs of the 10th Schedule under the Constitution, the party warned the MLAs that “...an elected member of a House shall be deemed to belong to the political party, if any, by which he was set up as a candidate for election as such member;...”

In this regard, the party has asked the MLAs to take note that the party had authorized Kiyaneilie Peseyie, MLA (Minister Social Welfare) to issue directions for matters contemplated under the above quoted provisions of the Tenth Schedule.

NPF said that the NLA had also endorsed and/or recognized the appointment of Kiyaneilie Peseyie as the Chief Whip of the NPF Legislature Party with effect from November 14, 2014.

NPF has asked its MLAs to strictly note that the Chief Whip was Peseyie and none other.

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pushed his nomination saying the party needs an experienced hand in the Rajya Sabha.

Naidu, who lost his mother when he was 18 months old, reportedly said: ““I feel like I am leaving my mother. BJP has always been a mother to me.”

He was accompanied

by PM Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and veteran leaders Murli Manohar Joshi and L K Advani on Tuesday to file his nomination papers at the Parliament.

Leaders from the AIADMK, TRS and Shiv Sena were also present when Naidu filed his papers.

DIMAPUR: NPF Central has cautioned its legislators that chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, who was elected as the leader of the NPF Legislature Party and the DAN Legislature Party on meetings held on February 20, 2017 still remains the leader of the NPF Legislature Party as well as the DAN Legislature Party.

In this regard, the NPF has informed MLAs that the purported meeting held on July 4, 2017 at Dimapur wherein resolutions were adopted, “is not a valid meeting of the NPF Legislature Party.” NPF working presidents—Apong Pongener and Huskha Yepthomi in the notice to MLAs, further reminded that as per protocol only the leader of the Legislature Party can summon the members of the Legislature Party, that too, after notice to each Member with the date, time and venue of such meeting.

“A meeting of some of the NPF party Legislators does not mean a meeting of all the NPF Party Legislators to a meeting summoned by the Leader of the Legislature Party,” NPF stated.

Fur ther, NPF cautioned its MLAs to carefully note that there has been no split or merger of the NPF

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is the incumbent Minister for Textiles.

In a Cabinet reshuffle in 2016, both the Union Ministers lost their portfolios. Irani was replaced

by Prakash Javedekar as the HRD Minister and Piyush Goyal replaced Tomar and was given additional charge of Minister of Mines. On Monday, Naidu was picked as the NDA nominee for the vice presidential election in August.

The decision to nominate Naidu was taken at the BJP parliamentary party meeting. PM Modi was reportedly not inclined on allowing Naidu to leave his Cabinet.

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Naidu resigns: Irani gets I&B, Tomar given Urban New Delhi, Jul 18 ( Ag e nc i e s ) : Tex t i l e Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday got the additional charge of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, which was held by NDA’s vice-president nominee M Venkaiah Naidu.

With Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu resigning from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet, Smriti Irani was given additional charge of the Information & Broadcast Ministry and Narendra Tomar was made the Minister for Urban Development.

Tomar is currently the Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Irani

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(5) 14 Emphatic refusal represented in code (2,4) 15 Coffee blend somewhat lacking in strength (6) 19 Dash back with English deal (5) 21 Magnate forced to display this ID? (4,3) 22 Playing leapfrog, female ignored climbing-frame in garden (7) 23 Something that happens with flat tyre initially (5) 24 Seat for blind pirate (3) 25 American going west spots bears (8) Down 2 The last to suffer when nurse comes round (4-3) 3 Scrap of cloth used in garage (3) 4 Observed with two bridge players - like a piper? (6) 5 Something funny about our dip? (4,5) 6 Mischief maker first in prison after fraud (5) 7 Young people have pole placed in river (5) 8 Biologist making racket about crazy war (6) 12 Lustful Hercules is confused about love (9) 16 Harsh name for a bird (7) 17 Score less than a hundred (6) 18 Marital relations (2-4) 19 Give refill to young boxer, perhaps (3,2) 20 London borough ignoring first indicator (5) 23 Some other age or epoch (3)

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I, Reema Devi am applying for duplicate copy of B.Sc 1st, nd 2 and 3rd Semester Marksheet as I have lost them.

Name : Reema Devi F/Name : Ak Bahadur Gawli DOB : 14.02.1997 Roll No : 1554126 Year : 2015-2017 College : Patkai Christian College, Dimapur DP-7345

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with one or two years experience in a offset printing press in Dimapur.

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New Delhi, Jul 18 (Agencies): Gold bounced back to recapture the Rs 29,000-mark by climbing Rs 150 to Rs 29,100 per ten grams at the bullion market Tuesday, taking positive lead from global market amid increased buying by local jewellers.

Silver remained firm on increased demand from industrial units and coin makers and advanced by Rs 320 to Rs 38,500 per kg.

Traders attributed the rise in gold prices to a firm trend in global markets as the US dollar slipped against a basket of major currencies after recent soft US inflation raised demand for the precious metals as a safe haven.

Besides, pick up in buying by local jewellers at the domestic spot market supported the upside in prices.

Globally, gold rose 0.31 percent to USD 1,237.88 an ounce and silver by 0.53 percent to USD 16.20 an ounce in Singapore.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 percent and 99.5 percent purity went up by Rs 150 each to Rs 29,100 and Rs 28,950 per ten grams, respectively. The metal had lost Rs 100 yesterday.

Sovereign, however, remained flat at Rs 24,400 per piece of eight grams. Silver ready rose further by Rs 320 to Rs 38,500 per kg and weekly-based delivery traded higher by Rs 280 to Rs 37,450 per kg.

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New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI): Hotels, including those with 5- star rating, will attract GST rate of 18 percent for room tariffs of less than Rs 7,500, the government clarified on Tuesday. As per the rate structure decided by the GST Council, hotels, guest houses and clubs having room tariff of Rs 1,000 and above but less than Rs 2,500 per room per day will attract 12 per cent tax rate.

In cases where the room tariff is Rs 2,500 and above but less than Rs 7,500 per room per day, a 18 per cent GST would be charged.

The ministry said in a statement that it has received reports wherein doubts have been expressed whether 5-star hotels are liable to pay GST at 28 per cent irrespective of the declared tariff of a unit of accommodation.

“It is hereby clarified that accommodation in any hotel, including 5-star hotels, having a declared tariff of a unit of accommodation of less than Rs 7,500 per unit per day, will attract GST at 18 per cent. Star rating of hotels is, therefore, irrelevant for determining the applicable rate of GST,” the ministry said.

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I, Samanokden, am applying for a duplicate copy of class XII Pass-Certificate, as I have lost it.

Name : Samanokden F/Name : Aosunup D.O.B : 06-09-1997 Roll No. : 1580940 Name of School/institute : A.G Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur (NBSE)

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17.25 crore, Rs 37.34 crore and Rs 10.21 crore in such incidents.

Gangwar said: “Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that banks have been advised to review and strengthen the security arrangement in their branches and ATMs from time to time. RBI has further informed that banks report all instances of theft/burglaries/dacoity/robberies to RBI... including theft from bank lockers and it does not maintain data on robberies in the bank lockers exclusively.”

He further said RBI has informed that there is no specific circular asking banks to compensate customers for theft of articles from bank lockers.

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NEW DELHI, Jul 18 (PTI): Nearly Rs 180 crore was lost in 2,632 cases of robbery, theft, dacoity and burglaries at India’s 51 banks in the last three years, 2014-15 to 2016-17), Parliament was informed today.

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar said State Bank of India lost Rs 30 crore in 344 incidence of robbery, theft, dacoity and burglaries in the last three financial years.

Bank of Baroda lost Rs 13 crore in 188 incidence robbery, theft, dacoity and burglaries.

Private sector players ICICI Bank Ltd, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank Ltd respectively lost Rs

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farmer suicides in the country, Rupala said that an all-India study has been conducted during 2016-17 to ascertain reasons.

The study was carried out in 13 major states by Agriculture Research Unit of Bengaluru-based ISEC and reference year was 2015-16, he said without sharing its findings.

To a query on slow farm sector reforms, the minister said: “Agriculture is a state subject and the state governments are primarily responsible for the growth and development of the agriculture sector in their respective states.”

The role of the central government is to supplement the efforts of the states through appropriate policy measures and budgetary support, he added. On linking financial grant given to states under a scheme RKVY for agri-reforms, the minister said that it was not pursued further due to implementation issues.

However, the states are being encouraged to take up reforms advocated through other measures i.e. pe-requisite for integration to e-NAM eligibility under the Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure.

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diversification, improved price realisation to farmers and shifting cultivators to non-farm jobs, he said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

Rupala said this “policy paper was shared with the states for devising a relevant strategy so as to realise the goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022”.

Apart from this, the ministry has also constituted an inter-ministerial committee for recommending a suitable strategy, he added.

Meanwhile, the Centre is realigning its interventions to move from “production-centric” to “farmers’ income centric” platform, he said in a separate reply.

“Ag rarian distress as manifest from a large number of farmers living below the poverty line and unfortunate incidents of suicides can be addressed by enabling farmers to increase their income,” Rupala asserted.

The schemes to promote soil health card, neemcoated urea, crop insurance, e-market and interest subvention are aimed at increasing farmers income, he added.

On being asked about the growing number of

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I have lost my ATM Card issued by SBI for my Saving Account under SBI Chumukedima Branch.

That I am applying for a New ATM Card to be issued to me from the same branch.

Mr. C. Rejulong Lemtur

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LOST NOTICE I, Yibenthung A Jami am applying for duplicate copy of N.U Reg. Card as I have lost it.

Name : Yibenthung A Jami N.U. Reg. No : 13020112 Year : 2013 Contact : 8974024689

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their undisclosed income outside India and systematically avoiding to report it to Indian tax authorities by maintaining the status of Non-Resident Indian.

By adding this new reporting requirement, tax department has put many genuine non-residents and foreign nationals (who cannot be called NRIs) in a situation where they will have to unnecessarily report all their financials even though they are doing no wrong.

These NRs and foreign nationals also have valid concern about the security and privacy of the data shared, amidst all the speculation about the security of Aadhaar database.

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Considering this, it is an obvious question for many as to what is the purpose of introducing this new section in tax return,” says Chetan Chandak, Head of Tax research, H&R Block India.

A few people feel that this may be just a facility for an NR to claim the tax refund in his foreign account in case if he don’t have a bank account in India.

But this argument does not seem to be in line with the changes made in the tax forms as there is still no option to select a foreign bank account for the tax refund.

Another thought is that the government is trying to catch hold of those Indians (NRIs) who have parked

New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI): After the implementation of country’s biggest economic reform, GST implementation, the PM Narendra Modi-led Central government is moving towards the upliftment of agriculture sector to double the income of farmers. The Centre has asked states to chalk out relevant plans to achieve the goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, Parliament was informed today.

The average monthly income per agricultural household from various sources is estimated to be Rs 6,426, according to the survey done by the National Sample Survey Office in 2013.

Replying to queries raised on farmers’ income, Minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala said a roadmap has been outlined by the Niti Aayog for farm sector reforms and doubling farmers’ income by 2022.

The roadmap presents quantitative framework and identifies seven areas for growth. They include increasing crop yields, livestock production, efficient use of agri- inputs, improving crop intensity, crop

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New Delhi, Jul 18 (Agencies): Till now a large number of Indians were saving tax by parking their undisclosed income outside India and systematically avoiding to report it to Indian tax authorities by maintaining the status of non-resident (NR). However, they won’t be able to do so from now onwards.

For, the Income Tax Department has recently introduced a new section in the tax return forms (ITR 1 & ITR 2), asking all non-resident individuals (including foreign nationals) to disclose details of their bank accounts outside India. “ T h i s c h a n ge h a s raised the eyebrows of many taxpayers as well as tax professionals as this is a surprising and sudden move. More so as this amendment in tax form is not having any precedent either in the tax laws or rules.

Further, as per the existing tax laws, an NR is not required to pay any taxes on any income earned outside India nor is he required to report his foreign source assets in his tax return.

Ko l kata , J u l 1 8 (IANS): Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday said India’s digital economy is going to be $1 trillion in the next 5-7 years from the current size of $400 billion.

“India’s digital economy is currently $400 billion and in the coming 5-7 years, it is going to become a $1-trillion economy,” the minister said at a session organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce.

According to him, the digital economy includes communication, IT and ITES, electronic manufacturing, cyber security, e-commerce and digital payments.

He said that under the digital literacy programme, six crore families in India will be enabled in the coming three years to become digitally literate.

Prasad also said that as many as 72 mobile manufacturing factories have come up in India in the last three years. The minister said that one lakh gram panchayats have been connected through optical fibre under the National Optic Fibre Programme which aimed to connect 2.5 lakh panchayats.

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NRIs to disclose details of overseas accounts

Nagaland Post, Dimapur business wednesday, july 19, 2017 India’s digital Centre asks states to draw strategy 18% GST on 5-star, economy to be $1 other with tariff for doubling income of farmers less than Rs 7,500 trillion in 5-7 years

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Trump said in March, as House Republicans regrouped following their own failed first attempt at an Obamacare-scrapping law, that ‘I’ve been saying for the

OFFICE OF THE

IMKONGLENDEN COLONY COUNCIL Dimapur : Nagaland

JOINT MEETING RESOLUTION

The Imkonglenden Colony Council held a joint meeting with colony youth, core committee and general public on 15.07.2017, deliberated on clean election campaign and resolved to support the initiative taken by NBCC in line with DUCCF and GB's Union Dimapur.

In the meeting some do's and don'ts were adopted to put into action and monitor logistically in its jurisdiction in the larger interest and welfare of the colony.

Date : 15.07.17 (P. SUPONG JAMIR) Chairman

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cials on both sides are usually not empowered to negotiate significant agreements.

Nonetheless, the reaction of the North will be the

first test of the pro-dialogue nuclear weapons program. policy of South Korea’s libWhen Mr. Moon met eral new president, Moon with President Trump in Jae-in, who argues that talks Washington at the end of are the likeliest way to end the crisis over Pyongyang’s

CORRIGENDUM

Correction on felicitation published on July 18, 2017, Page No. 4. SL No. 2. Er. P. Imna Imsong should be read as Er. P. I Imna Ao, S/o Mr. Putimeren Ao promoted to Superintending Engineer PWD Housing.

Latong Imsong President, YSTD

I. Meyi Lkr. G/Secretary, YSTD

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COACHING FOR CLASSES - IX, X, XI (Sc.) & XII (Sc.) SUBJECT: MATHS, SCIENCE, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, CSc/IP.

REGULAR TUITION – CLASSES WILL BE FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY. PARTICULAR SUBJECTS WILL BE TOUGHT BY WELL EXPERIENCED TEACHERS. STUDY MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED. ADDRESS: Supply Colony, P.R.Hill, Below Capital College, Kohima-797001: Nagaland.

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Don Bosco Tech Society invites applications from eligible candidates for walk in interview in the following fields : Sl. No. Domain 01 Industrial Sewing Machine Operator (ISMO) 02 Assistant Beauty Therapist 03

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Place of Interview : AIDA, Don Bosco Schol Campus, PB 2, Notun Nepali Bosti, Dimapur - 797113, Nagaland Date/Time of Interview : 24 July 2017/ From 10:00 am to 01:00 pm Contact No : 08011282979/8974054415 DP-7330

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Sekhaba Sangtam Secretary Tsithrongse Village Council

OFFICE OF THE

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The Lirmen Senso Mungdang (LSU) express immense joy and congratulates Shri. N. Amos Ao, son of Late Nukshimatong Jamir on being promoted to the post of Director, Horticulture Department, Nagaland. The LSM also expresses gratitude to all the officers and staff for their unflinching support and cooperation rendered to him.

The Mungdang wishes good health and success in all your future endeavours.

Sd/(IMNATONGZUK LEMTUR) President Secretary Lirmen Senso Mungdang Lirmen Senso Mungdang

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Longtsubemo T. Kikon President BTSU M/No : 8730069486

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The Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) on behalf of Tikhir public extends its highest appreciation to Shri. Wangtin Naga, Chairman of NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) for issuing the Recognition Azah of Tikhir Region. While acknowledging his leadership and the organization for fulfilling the long felt aspiration of the tribe, the Tikhirs welcome this decision and assures full cooperation. The very basis of the Naga National movement is based on safeguarding Naga identity and the right to selfdetermination and rightly so, giving due Recognition to Tikhir region demonstrated the organization's vision maturity and the uprightness of its leadership. The Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) is grateful and humbled for Recognition of Tikhir Region under NSCN/GPRN (R) and prays that Almighty God bless you with courage and wisdom to lead Nagas in the right direction.

The Molungkimong Students' Dimapur Unit would like to express our appreciation and congratulate Miss. Imlibenla Longchar, D/o Lt. Alemmeren Longchar for securing Top 2 nd in B.Sc (Agri) Hons. in the recent Nagaland University examination (SASRD).

The Union further wishes her continued success in life.

Miss. Purtula Gen. Secy., MSDU

In view of various short coming in applications submitted by applicants, it has been decided to re-invite online applications afresh from interested RETIRED JUDICIAL OFFICERS and RETIRED GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS only preferably with legal background as Nyaya Mitras as per the Terms of Reference and Eligibly criteria. To apply click on http://www. nyayamitra.co.in. Last date of submission of application is 31st July, 2017. APPLICANTS APPLIED PREVIOUSLY ARE ADVISED TO APLLY AGAIN ONLINE.

TIKHIR TRIBAL COUNCIL APPRECIATION TO NSCN (R)

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Mr. Imnakika Aier President, MSDU

Re-advertisement for Engagement of Nyaya Mitras by Department of Justice, Government of India.

NOTICE

The Bhandari Town Students' Union felicitate Mr. Zanbenthung E. Shitiri for successfully clearing the NPSC Post-Graduate 2017 examination and securing the post of PostGraduate Teacher in History Deptt.

The BTSU extends heartfelt congratulations and wishes him all success in his future endeavour.

Epithung J. Mozhui Literary Secretary BTSU

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Last date for Refunding of Tender Fee at Sokhriezie T.Khel Market will resume on 20th and 21st July 2017 (Thursday & Friday) 1. All Genuine Reason or lost receipt will be entertained.

2. Individual concerned must come and personally claim the said Tender Fee. 3. Tender Fee refunding whatsoever the reason be, will not be entertained after the last date.

Sd:- Secretary Sokhriezie T.Khel Market.

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Lirmen Kaketshir Mungdang (LKM) with immense pride and joy extend our heartiest congratulations and profound appreciation to : 1. Mr. N. Amos Ao, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Lt. Nukshimatong Jamir on being promoted to Director of Horticulture, Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Miss. Shisarenla Aier, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Shri. I. Mangyang Aier for being appointed as Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK Tuensang under the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland.

May our Almighty God bless you in every endeavours of your life.

Sentimeren Longkumer Sashimenla Longchar President General Secretary DP-7311 LKM LKM

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Royimba Sangtam Chairman Tsithrongse Village Council

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As per resolution adopted by the village General Meeting on 17.06.2017 all the land owners of cultivable and residential site inclusive of the owner who acquired the land by purchase at Tsithrongse village jurisdiction are directed to register their land/site in the village council land registry and obtain village land patta. The process shall be completed on or before 31st Dec. 2017 after which the un-registered land/site shall be seized by the village council and become village council property. In case of registration of land acquired by way of purchase shall submit the original copy of the sale agreement for verification.

It is further notified that henceforth all the sale of immovable property (land) shall be with due acknowledgement and consent of the Hd. GB. DP-7259(B)

June, they glided past the question of holding direct conversations with the North Korean government.

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last year and a half that the best thing we can do politically speaking is let Obamacare explode. It is exploding right now.’

The president argued that an Obamacare-sized vacuum in health care policy would force Democrats to the table – but also would carry a human cost as Americans scrambled to establish coverage in the meantime.

‘Perhaps the best thing that could happen is exactly what happened today,’ Trump said then, ‘because we’ll end up with a truly great health care bill in the future after this mess known as Obamacare explodes.’

SEOUL, Jul 18 (Agencies): South Korea on Monday proposed holding military and humanitarian talks with North Korea, its first visible split with the Tr ump administration, which has said it will deal with North Korea’s continued missile tests by stepping up sanctions and military pressure on the country.

If the talks take place, they will be the first military-to-military dialogue since 2014. It is an attempt to ease tensions along a heavily armed border, and perhaps to arrange the resumption of reunions of families divided decades ago by the Korean War. But North Korea did not immediately respond, and such conversations have a dismal history since military offi-

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Lo n d o n, J u l 1 8 (Agencies): Donald Trump pledged Tuesday morning that the nation will eventually have a working substitute for the teetering Obamacare system, hours after a prohibitive number of Republican senators withdrew from a plan to replace it. ‘We were let down by all of the Democrats and a few Republicans,’ the president tweeted. ‘Most Republicans were loyal, terrific & worked really hard. We will return!’

Trump has said during both his campaign and his presidency that the national medical insurance scheme left in place by the Obamaera Affordable Care Act will eventually topple on its own as costs spiral and insurers pull out of marketplaces.

On Tuesday he returned to that line, suggesting that the most workable approach will be either to repeal the law or allow the status quo to crumble – with either result forcing Congress to work on something new. ‘As I have always said, let ObamaCare fail and then come together and do a great healthcare plan. Stay

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Naga film ‘Nana: A Tale Of Us’ released

Rev. Dr. Zelhou along with other dignitaries and cast of ‘Nana: A Tale Of Us’, after the release of the film at NBCC platinum hall, Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

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Nagamese film titled ‘Nana: A Tale Of Us’ a production of Aoyimti Baptist church youth ministry was released by general secretary NBCC Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho at NBCC platinum hall Bayavü Kohima on Tuesday.

The film tells about the community, love and forgiveness through the story of a family living in rural Nagaland and how the state elections eventually affects its character to make certain life changing decisions.

The film’s casts include Zhokhoi Chuzho, Mengu Suokhrie, Watipongla Kichu, Ariensa Longchari, Bokavi Swu, Imnasenla Aier, Imkong Longchar and Chubatemjen, cinematography and editing was done

by Mtakum Aier, music

by Akok Imsong, Atsa Lang Roths and Along Longchar, script was written by Limatula Longkumer while the film was directed by Tiakumzuk Aier.

Rev Dr. Zelhou Keyho in his brief address expressed gratitude to Aoyimti Baptist church youth ministry and all those involved in the making of the film.

He expressed his expectation that the film would have a great impact on the life of our people especially on the issue of clean election campaign initiated by NBCC and churches.

Additional CEO Nagaland N. Moa Aier in short speech said producing a film like ‘Nana: A Tale Of Us’ relating on clean election was one of his wishes and prayer

and it was fulfilled. Relating to election matter, he informed that Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has already declared for Clean Election in all the 7 A/Cs in Zuhneboto district and Chakesang Clean Election Movement Phek both are doing well and the Langpangkong range youth has also declared for clean election in their 3 A/Cs within their jurisdiction.

He expressed his opinion that it would be good if Aos also declare the same in all the 10 A/ Cs and also if all the tribes declare the same in all their respective jurisdiction making all the 60 A/ Cs a clean.

He said the election Commission of India place on record the good efforts made by the NGOs actively engaged in clean election drive by NBCC,

‘Mokokchung Sings to you’ tribute concert on July 21 Mokokchung, July 18: Music of all genres will resound at the Cosmos Entertainment Hall on the Friday, July 21, 2017 evening as musicians of Mokokchung town come together to celebrate music and all those musicians who have contributed towards the growth of music as an art in Mokokchung society. This will be a concert of a different kind organized on the theme ‘Mokokchung Sings to You’, and it is being organized simply because the best tribute to the Mokokchung musicians is through music only.

Therefore, it will be a free concert open to all. The musicians will be performing for free as a tribute to all the

fellow musicians in Mokokchung, alive and gone; and all the preparation is being done on a freewill donation basis from music lovers and responsible citizens of the town.

The Tribute Concert will feature musicians of all ages, from the most veteran to the youngest: the concert will feature music of all genres from heavy metal, gospel, pop, traditional and all kinds of music. It will be a night where musicians from all ages and genres converge to celebrate music and to give tribute to those who have contributed so much in the field of music in Mokokchung. This tribute concert is also being organized specially because over the years a lot

of musicians have come up in Mokokchung town who have inspired a generation in different genres of music. It will also be a concert of a different kind because the concert will not only be a time for rock & roll, of screaming and high pitched music, but also a time of remembrance for all those musicians from the town. Organized by Music Lovers and organizers, almost twenty bands and solo artistes will be performing in the tribute concert. All arrangements is being done on freewill basis: the concert hall, the sound system, the lightings, and performing bands etc are taking part as a tribute to Mokokchung Town and her rich legacy in the field of music.

CAN, NCRC, Youth Net, The Naga Blog, BASN, ACAUT, Nagaland Law Students Federation, SKK, Langpangkong Range Clean Election Committee, EGON etc.

L. Mongkum Jamir in the introductory note said it took 11 months to complete the film and so far Aoyimti Baptist Church Youth Ministry had produced three films.

He said visuals have very powerful impact upon the life of a child, adult and elder in both negative and positive impacts.

Adding that producers were not concerned about the volume of production, he said, it was to fulfil a purposeful cause and in accordance to the call made by NBCC for a clean election.

Aoyimti village council, chairman-T. Lima Pongen in his address said that the revolutionizing movie would surely touch many lives and bring a change in the socio-political aspects of our land and in tune with this movement of “clean election” he challenged all the responsible citizen to be wiser in exercising their right to choose their leaders through free and fair election.

He said until and unless the electorates are determined to put an end to our political corruption, we would never see the birth of “good governance”.

The programme was led by Akumla Longkum-

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Petrucci says ‘Pull Me Under’ most significant song for Dream Theatre

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ream Theatre guitarist John Petrucci during an interview about the twenty-fifth anniversary of the band’s breakthrough album “Images And Words”, which the group is performing in its entirety on the “Images, Words & Beyond” tour.

Asked if he and his bandmates had a feeling during the recording process that “Images And Words” would turn out to be such an important album for them, Petrucci said: “Well, we had no idea that it would end up doing what it did for us — basically launch our touring and international career as a band. That’s really what it did. We had no idea, no. In fact, we didn’t even write songs, really, that had that potential in that (Correspondent) atmosphere, because all

er, invocation prayer said

by Rev. Yamyap Konyak, vote of thanks delivered

by Temsu jamir pastor Aoyimti Baptist Arogo Dimapur while benediction prayer said by Rev. M. Asangba Longkumer senior pastor KABA. Programme was attended by NBCC officials, church pastors, NGOs, musicians, Ayomiti village leaders, and others.

Aoyimti Baptist Church Youth Ministry had incepted the movie ministry to reach out to the people through art and mass media and has produced Christian movies including, Life Rewind (2012) and The Wakeup Call (2014) both in Ao dialect.

the things that were being played on the radio sounded nothing like Dream Theatre, so we didn’t really think we had a chance.

They were playing Nirvana and Pearl Jam. There was still some kind of ‘80-ish bands around and stuff.

Even the band that David Prater, the producer, had done right before us was this band Firehouse, and they were like a big popmetal ballad band. So we didn’t think we had any place.

But we did feel really good about how the album came out. We felt very proud of it. We knew that it sounded good. I remember feeling really proud anytime I would play it for somebody. Like, ‘Oh, you have to hear this. Check it out.’ And the reaction was always, ‘Wow! That sounds

really good.’ So we knew there was something there, but we had no idea what it would do for us.”

Buoyed by the success of the album’s first single, “Pull Me Under”, “Images And Words” eventually went gold in the U.S. and established the band as a standard-bearer for complex-yet-melodic progressive metal. The song and accompanying video received airtime on radio and MTV and expanded Dream Theatre’s audience.

Varun Dhawan apologises for ‘nepotism’ barb

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ctor Varun Dhawan has apologised for his “Nepotism rocks” act at the IIFA Awards in New Jersey, that created a stir over social media last week. Varun, son of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, along with filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Saif Ali Khan, sparked the controversy over the nepotism debate at the awards gala. Later, all three of them received flak on social media with twitteraties calling their act “disappointing”.

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The Hono-Hankvu Village Council on behalf of the Village general public would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Simon Ovung who was recently promoted to the post of PA to DC, Wokha.

The Village Council further wishes him all success in his future endeavours.

Sd/Mhathung Ovung Village Chairman

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Zutovi Village Baptist Church (ZVBC), Dhansiripar SubDivision, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland would like to convey our sincere gratitude to Shri. Victo Achumi, Head G.B and Shri. Nihol Aye for donating ` 1,00,000/- (one lakh) each towards Tuluni organised

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Gayle set for return after pay dispute ‘amnesty’

L o nd o n , J ul 1 8 (Agencies): Chris Gayle and other leading cricketers are set to return to the West Indies ODI team after agreeing a “temporary amnesty” with the board over a pay dispute.

The players have been involved in a dispute for several years with Cricket West Indies (CWI), leading to the board selecting only players who play in the same format in domestic competitions.

Many high-profile stars have been absent from the one-day side as they chose to take part in lucrative overseas Twenty20 leagues rather than the domestic 50 over tournament.

The dispute even led to the team even abandoning a tour of India half way through their 2014 series over a payment structure row.

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ment the agreement formed “part of a wider strategy to be more inclusive and to improve player relations aimed at re-engaging all players within our system so that they can perform at their best for the Windies teams”.

The agreement could see players like Gayle, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Samuel Badree, who play in T20 leagues around the world, returning to play interna-

tional one-day cricket.

West Indies have suffered during the row with their weakened 50-overs side missing out on qualification for the recent Champions Trophy.

They are ranked ninth in ODIs and could also miss out on automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales.

It they miss out they would have to take part in a qualification tournament to play in the competition.

“We recognise that it is highly unlikely that we will now automatically qualify for the 2019 World Cup,” CWI chief executive Johnny Grave said in a statement.

“So whilst the qualifying tournament has yet to be confirmed by ICC, we may only have eight ODIs against England and New Zealand in the next six months to prepare.

Spanish football chief held by police L o nd o n , J ul 1 8 (Agencies): The president of the Spanish Football Federation and his son have been held as part of a corruption investigation, police in Spain say.

Angel María Villar Llona was arrested on suspicion of embezzling funds, El Pais and Efe news agency reported.

Mr Villar, a former Spain international footballer, has been president of the association since 1988.

His son Gorka was among a number of other people also arrested during a number of raids early on Tuesday.

Spain’s High Court told Reuters that one of its investigating magistrates and anti-corruption prosecutors were leading the probe. Spanish media report that the allegations centre on the falsification of documents and skimming profits from international football matches.

Federer climbs to 3rd; Pliskova women’s world no. 1

Karolina Pliskova

New Delhi, Jul 18 (Agencies): Karolina Pliskova is the new world number one in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday despite never

having won a Major while Roger Federer climbed to third place in the latest ATP rankings on the strength of his recordeighth Wimbledon tri-

umph.

Federer’s 19th Grand Slam win saw the Swiss jump two places up the rankings still dominated by Britain’s Andy Murray, eliminated from Wimbledon in the quarter-finals.

Rafael Nadal, knocked out in the fourth round at Wimbledon, holds on to second place.

Federer broke into the top 3 after almost a year. The 35-year old became the oldest man to win Wimbledon in the Open Era after a straightsets win over Marin Cilic.

He earned 2000 rankings points for his efforts.

The win also qualified him for the year-ender in London in November.

The 25-year-old Pliskova from Czech Republic jumped from third place to the top after world No 2 Simona Halep lost in the Wimbledon quarter-finals,

and previous top ranked Angelique Kerber fell in the fourth round.

Pliskova becomes No 1 without ever having lifted one of the four Majors in tennis.

S h e d i d h oweve r reach the US Open final last year, the French Open semi-finals this year and has won three tour titles in 2017 - Brisbane, Doha and Eastbourne.

Rankings: ATP: 1. Andy Murray (GBR) 7.750 pts, 2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 7,465, 3.

Roger Federer (SUI) 6,545, 4. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6,325, 5. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 6,140 WTA: 1. Karolina Pliskova (CZE) 6855 pts, 2. Simona Halep (ROM) 6670, 3. Angelique Kerber (GER) 5975, 4. Johanna Konta (GBR) 5110, 5.

Garbine Muguruza (ESP) 4990

Golfers Lahiri, Shastri gets ‘core team’; no Kapur to feature decision yet on Zaheer, Dravid in British Open

M um b ai , J ul 1 8 (IANS): Virtually snubbing the CAC selection of Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan as overseas consultants, newly-appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team Ravi Shastri on Tuesday had his way when the BCCI announced the return of Bharat Arun as bowling coach.

At a media conference, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting Secretary Amitabh Choudhary also declared the elevation of Sanjay Bangar as assistant coach and retained R. Sridhar as the fielding coach till the 2019 ICC World Cup. “I was clear in my head about my core team. And what you just heard is my core team,” Shastri told report-

Sehwag mum on Indian team coach issue M um b ai , J ul 1 8 (IANS): Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday failed to answer when asked about the India team coach issue at a promotional show here.

T h e 3 8 - ye a r - o l d , known for speaking his mind on social media, chose to remain silent when asked about a separate batting and bowling coach for the national cricket team.

“If you ask questions on “Umeed India” (the show he was promoting) then I will answer.

Thanks,” Sehwag told reporters.

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ers after the announcement by the BCCI in his presence.

The media conference took place after Shastri met the newly-formed four-member BCCI committee for the purpose of deciding the coaches, comprising acting President C.K. Khanna, acting Secretary Amitabh Choudhary, Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji and board CEO Rahul Johri.

Shastri’s remarks on Tuesday left it unclear on the roles of former India stalwarts Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan who were announced as overseas batting and bowling consultants respectively by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S. Laxman. For the

record, Shastri said he has talked to both the former players. “All depends on their availability. It depends on individuals, the number of days they want to give but their inputs will be invaluable and they are most welcome. I have spoken to both of them personally,” former India all-rounder Shastri said.

Replying to questions, Choudhary dismissed the view that the CAC’s announcement on Dravid and Zaheer was a fiasco.

“I am absolutely clear.

It is not a fiasco. As he (Shastri) has made it clear, he wanted his core team and they (Dravid and Zaheer) will be on board.

Their contributions are going to be invaluable,” he said.

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New Delhi, Jul 18 (IANS): Ace Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur will be seen in action when the 146th edition of the sport’s oldest tournament, the British Open, starts at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England from Thursday.

The telecast rights for the tournament, one of the four major championships in professional golf, have been bagged by DSport, a sports TV channel by Discovery Communications India.

Commenting on bagging the media rights, a senior Vice President of Discovery Communications India, Karan Bajaj said: “We continue in our endeavour to offer the best of global sporting extravaganzas to sports aficionados across the country.”

Akmal, Sami allegedly in spot-fixing net KARACHI, Jul 18 (PTI): Pakistani players, Muhammad Sami and Umar Akmal are in a fix after their names were reported in the media in the ongoing spot-fixing hearings of the Pakistan Super League.

A top official of the National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom gave a testimony to the threemember anti-corruption tribunal in the spot-fixing case via a video link last week after which it was reported in the media that he had also mentioned the names of Sami and Umar among players whose names are cropping up in the case.

PCB Chairman, Shaharyar Khan, who is presently in London, also took the names of Sami and Umar during a talk with a Pakistani newspaper.

But PCB legal advisor, Salman Naseer refused to comment on whether the two players were under investigation or their names

Hart joins W Ham L o nd o n , J ul 1 8 (Agencies): Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart has completed a season-long loan move to West Ham. Hart had been told he could find another club by City boss Pep Guardiola after spending last season at Torino.

The 30-year-old made it clear to City his preference was to join West Ham, and they facilitated that. There is no option to buy in the deal and, should West Ham want Hart next summer, they will have to bid for him like any other club.

KDFRA meeting DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Kohima District Football Referee Association (KDFRA) has convened general meeting on July 21 at 2 p.m. at T.U. building near new NST bus station, Kohima.

All members have asked to attend the meeting.

were mentioned during the testimony by the NCA official via video link.

“I would advise the media and everyone else to refrain from taking names of any players without official confirmation as it causes problems and so far I don’t recall anyone in the tribunal and board taking the names of these two players anywhere,” he said.

When asked to confirm if it was correct the NCA official had taken the names of Sami and Umar during his testimony, Salman said no comments.

For the two Pakistan players, however, the incident has already caused problems.

The fast bowler, Sami who is in demand in most foreign T20 leagues, for example, has been asked by the organizers of the Caribbean Premier League whether there is any investigation going on against him.

Similarly, the same question has been posed

Umar Akmal and Mohammad Sami’s names were repeatedly mentioned during the testimony recorded by the operations officer of the UK National Crime Agency.

to Umar who is in London undergoing treatment for a knee problem.

Both players have been posed the questions after they were given clearance by the PCB to play in the CPL. “From what I know Sami is upset because the organizers of the Bangladesh Premier League where he is in great demand and plays every year have also raised questions,” a reliable source said.

So far the PCB has made no official comment but the two players are ap-

parently trying to convince the board to clear things up publicly.

The PSL spot-fixing hearings have gone on since April and on Monday the legal advisor of the board, Tafazzul Rizvi confirmed that the arguments and testimonies in the Sharjeel Khan case had been completed and both parties would now give written submissions

by July 29 after which the tribunal would announce a verdict in a month’s time.

Sameer to lead Indian challenge at US Open

ANAHEIM (US), JUL 18 (PTI): Back in action after recovering from an injury, Sameer Verma will look to put the best foot forward when he competes at the US Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament which begins on Wednesday.

S a m e e r, w h o h a d reached the finals of 2016 Hong Kong Super Series and clinched the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold this year, had suffered a shoulder injury and couldn’t participate at Indonesia and Australia Super Series last month.

A former National champion, Sameer was then forced to withdraw from last week’s Canada Open after failing to get visa on time.

The 22-year-old from Dhar will now look to go full throttle when he opens his campaign against Vietnam’s Hoang Nam Nguyen.

H S Prannoy and Parupalli Kashyap will also look for good results this week

after early exits in Calgary.

Commonwealth Games champion Kashyap will have a tough task ahead when he meets top seed Korean Lee Hyun Il, while second seed Prannoy, who had a good outing at Indonesia Super Series Premier, will face Austria’s Luka Wraber in the opening round.

Among other Indians in men’s singles, Abhishek Yelegar will take on third seed Brice Leverdez of France, Lakhanee Sarang will face Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto and Harsheel Dani will square off against Mexico’s Arturo Hernandez at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena.

In women’s singles, National champion Rituparna Das and Ruthvika

Shivani Gadde will lead the charge in the absence of Saina Nehwal, who pulled out of the event.

Shivani will face third seed Japanese Aya Ohori, Sri Krishna Priya Kudaravalli will fight it out against USA’s Maya Chen and Sai Uttejitha Rao Chukka will take on Netherland’s Gayle Mahulette. Rituparna will take on Rachel Honderich, while Reshma Karthik will face Denmark’s Sofie Holmboe Dahl.

Mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy will face English combo of Ben Lane and Jessica Pugh. Other Indian pairs Kona Tarun and Meghana Jakkampudi and Manu Attri and Maneesha K are also in the fray.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 1932 – Died : 13-07-2017

We the bereaved family members express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially, materially and in every possible ways at the demise of our most beloved LATE NYUSIEPA NYUTHE. It is our sincere and humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR NAGA HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

(1959 – 15th July 2017)

KOHIMA : NAGALAND

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE The Managing Director along with the Medical Superintendent and staff at NHAK are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Dr. Zakievotso Kesiezie. We are truly sorry for the loss and we pray that our Almighty God will console and bless the bereaved family and give eternal peace to his soul.

DR. NEIKHRIELIE KHIMIA-O Managing Director, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima K-2301

BORN : May 1934 – DIED : 10.07.2017 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Kikumsungla, W/o Lt. Imkongnungba (Changki) would like to express our humble and sincere gratitude to each and every individuals who stood and supported us financially, materially, physically and with constant prayer support during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved mother.

We deeply regret our inability to thank you all individually but we pray that our Almighty God abundantly bless all of you.

Loving children, grand-children, great grandchildren and family members.

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We, the bereaved family of Lt. K. Puna Tzüdir (Mangmetong), convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to every individual, churches, organisations, and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and through prayers during his brief illness and at the sudden demise.

We extend our special thanks to: 1. Mr. & Mrs. Nungsanglemba (Changtongya), Taochi Ki, Shillong.

2. Ao Senso Telongjem, Shillong.

3. Ao Baptist Arogo, Shillong.

4. Ao Students’ Union, Shillong.

5. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo.

6. Mangmetong Union, Kohima.

7. Tzüdir Kidong Telongjem, Kohima/Dimapur/ Mangmetong.

8. Officers and staff of Directorate of Health & Family Welfare.

9. Officers and staff of Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts.

10. Staff of Witter Theological College, Wokha.

We regret our inability to mention and thank everyone individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Eng beat SA in thriller; reach final

Anya Shrubsole celebrates with Jenny Gunn after scoring the winning runs.

B R I S T O L ( U nit e d Kingdom), Jul 18 (Agencies): Sarah Taylor struck a vital half-century to help England book a place in the Women’s World Cup final as they beat South Africa by two wickets at Bristol on Tuesday.

Taylor, back in an England shirt for this tournament after a year out of the game, hit 54 off 76 balls to give England control of

the match before a mini collapse created a nail-biting finish. Yet England, set 219 to win, held their nerve to complete their second highest successful run chase in World Cup history, built on the third-wicket partnership of 78 between Taylor and England captain Heather Knight.

The result bodes well for England as they go in search of their first piece of silverware in eight years,

having won both previous World Cups they hosted.

Earlier, South Africa pair Laura Wolvaardt and Mignon du Preez recorded half-centuries as they reached 218 for six, after captain Dane van Niekerk elected to bat first with sunny blue skies overhead.

England did make an early breakthrough when Anya Shrubsole bowled Lizelle Lee for 7, having had an lbw decision against the

Women’s HWL: Eng thrash India 4-1 L o nd o n , J ul 1 8 (Agencies): England beat India 4-1 to reach the last four at the Women’s Hockey World League (HWL) semi-finals in Johannesburg.

England, ranked second in the world, were strong favourites and led 2-0 in the first quarter courtesy of goals from Giselle Ansley and Alex Danson.

Susannah Townsend then finished off Hannah Martin’s run before Gurjit Kaur pulled one back from a penalty corner.

Martin netted one of her own late on as England progressed to face USA in the semi-final on Thursday. USA beat Japan 1-0 in their quarter-final with Argentina defeating Ireland 2-1. Argentina will face either Germany or hosts South Africa in the other semi-final. The top four teams from the Johan-

DMSC to hold 3rd Autocross Staff Reporter

Alex Danson (centre) has now scored 103 international goals for England.

nesburg tournament will go through to the World League Finals in New Zealand in November.

Ansley put England ahead from the penalty spot before Danson reacted quickest as the umpire played advantage to hammer in from close range.

India hit the post late in the second quarter and piled on the pressure before half-time but could not

find the target from their penalty corners.

They were left to rue their mistakes when England grabbed a third goal - their best of the match - as Martin dribbled to the byline and found Townsend.

India finally scored through Kaur’s low flick into the bottom-right corner but Martin wrapped up an easy victory for England.

Dickwella, Gunaratne guide SL to record win

Constantine wants to build team for future

A crucial 121-run sixth-wicket stand secured Sri Lanka’s best-ever run chase.

C o lo m b o, J ul 1 8 (IANS): Riding on vital knocks from middle-order batsmen Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne, Sri Lanka registered the highest successful chase on Asian soil to defeat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the one-off Test at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Monday.

Chasing a victory target of 388 runs, Sri Lanka suffered early jitters before scoring 391/6 in their second innings.

The earlier record was held by India who successfully chased 387 runs against England in 2008 at Chennai.

Dickwella was the highest scorer among the Lankan batsmen with 81 runs while Gunaratne remained unbeaten on 80.

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powerful opener reversed on review the previous over.

But teenager Wolvaardt took charge and laid the foundations for South Africa’s innings, scoring her fourth half-century of the tournament, which came off 81 balls and included six fours.

Taylor produced a spectacular piece of wicketkeeping to remove Trisha Chetty, stumping her off a legside wide from Nat Sciver before Wolvaardt consolidated with Du Preez to the tune of 77 for the third wicket.

Wolvaardt eventually fell to Knight, bowled off the England skipper’s second delivery of the match, prior to new bat Marizanne Kapp being run out by Shrubsole three balls later in the same over.

Van Niekerk departed in similar fashion following quick work by Sciver in the field, and then Jenny Gunn had Chloe Tryon caught and bowled.

Du Preez, who topscored with 76, and Sune Luus kept the score ticking over to ensure a challenging total was posed.

South Africa, the lowest ranked side to reach the knockout rounds of the tournament, experienced a

entire top order for 203 runs before the duo put together a partnership of 121 runs to help the hosts secure victory. All-rounder Dilruwan Perera played a steady knock, staying unbeaten on 29 runs along with Gunaratne.

Earlier, electing to bat first Zimbabwe posted 356 and 377 runs in the first and second innings, respectively.

The visitors were boosted by good performances by Craig Ervine who scored 160 runs in the first innings and Sikandar Raza who scored 127 runs in the second innings.

In reply, the home side fell 10-runs short in the first innings with leg-spinner Greame Cremer returning figures of 5/125 for Zimbabwe, helping the visitors restrict Sri Lanka to 346 runs.

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): Dimapur Motor Sports Club (DMSU) would be organizing the 3rd Autocross from July 20 to 22 at State Stadium, Dimapur.

The event would be sponsored by Tata Hexa.

According to the organizers, participants from all over Northeast and mainland India will take part in the 1.5km track event.

The organizers also expect around 80 participants.

The event would be for categories- below 1000 cc, above 1000 cc, SUV, ladies open class and would be judged on overall best timing. The event carries overall total cash prize money of Rs. 2 lakh, Dimapur Motor Sports Club informed.

difficult start to the second innings as they struggled with their lines.

Aya b o n g a K h a k a found it easier going, though, and accounted for both openers, as Du Preez caught Lauren Winfield and Khaka sent Tammy Beaumont’s bails flying.

Taylor showed her intent straight away with the bat and looked in supreme form before being run out

by Van Niekerk four runs after reaching her halfcentury.

That dismissal saw England lose three wickets in 12 deliveries, as Knight pulled a full toss to Wolvaardt for 30 and Luus bowled Sciver round her legs on three, to bring South Africa back in the match.

Moseline Daniels then dismantled Katherine Brunt’s stumps, Fran Wilson departed ramping Kapp, and Laura Marsh was bowled by Ismail to leave the hosts needing two off three balls.

But Shrubsole smashed her first delivery for four to win it and take England through to a sellout Lord’s final -- against either defending champions Australia or India -- on Sunday.

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ANKA win 7 medals at Karate c’ship

Medal winners with the ANKA officials.

DIMAPUR, JUL 18 (NPN): All Nagaland karate-Do Association (ANKA) bagged seven medals in the 5th ISKF Open National Championship organized by the International Shito Ryu Karate Federation, India from July 14 to 16, 2017 at South Point school, Guwahati, Assam.

The team won five gold, one silver and one

bronze.

According to ANKA general secretary Kavi K Swu, gold medals winners were- Akumienla L. imchen (15th IR), Toshimeren I. Ozukum (Mokokchung Karate-do associaiton), Timosen Pongener (Mokokchung Karate-do Association), Atito (Logdrum School Sangtamtila) and Astharani (Logdrum

School Sangtamtila). Silver medal was won by Zilla Aonok (Mokokchung karate-Do Association) while Lanuchila S. Pongen (Mokokchung karate-Do Association) fetched the bronze.

The team was led by tournament official Thsathriba sangtam, Kavi K, Swu as team coach and Supongmeren as team manger.

Lukaku scores as 10-man Man Utd down Real Salt L o nd o n , J ul 1 8 (Agencies): Romelu Lukaku opened his goal scoring account for his new club Manchester United on Monday as the Red Devils defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 in a pre-season friendly that took place in Utah.

It took the new signing from Everton 38 minutes in his second game under manager Jose Mourinho to score the winning goal of the match, which took place two days after their 5-2 victorious match agains LA Galaxy. Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored the other goal for United to cancel out Luis Silva’s 20th minute opener for the home side.

Lukaku, who moved from Everton to the Old Trafford side last week, said, “I’m delighted with the win for the team. I’m here to score goals and to be sort of the focal point for the team but at Manchester

Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku rounds Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Eduardo Fernandez before burying his effort.

United we play to win, and that’s my mentality when I get on the pitch and everything else comes with it.”

The aggressive match saw Spanish midfielder Juan Mata forced off the pitch after a a foul on Sebastian Saucedo for which Antonio Valencia was shown a red card. Italian

defender Matteo Darmian also faced an injury during the match. Mourinho, however, did not look happy with the referee for giving his team member a red card. He denied the referee’s request to substitute the player. “I didn’t because I don’t agree with the card,” said Mourinho.

“Because Saucedo, I think is the name of the boy, he was really aggressive during all of the second-half.”

“Mata has a (swollen) ankle but I hope it is nothing important,” the Portuguese manager told media.

“A few days, a week, probably. Darmian’s problem is not an important one.”

DOHA, Jul 18 (PTI): Indian national football team coach Stephen Constantine, presently in charge of the India U-23 side, prefers ‘longterm goals’ rather than looking for quick results from the forthcoming AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers which kicks-off in Doha on Wednesday.

India are scheduled to play Syria in their opening match of the tournament on Wednesday. “I’ve been a person who have always preferred to build a team for the future. I’m working with this bunch of guys so that a few may come up the ranks and land up with the senior national team in the coming days,” Constantine said in the pre-tournament press conference on Tuesday.

India U-23 side are coming into tournament on the back of a two-week long camp in New Delhi followed by two back-toback international friendlies against Singapore.

A year back, Syria had made it to the finals of the last edition of the AFC U-23 AFC Championship, but their campaign didn’t go as planned.

“This tournament is of immense importance for us and I believe, as it is for every team here. We’ll give our best to qualify from this group,” Syrian coach Hussein Afash mentioned.

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