July 25, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 229

DIMAPUR, tuesday, july 25, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Will abort SoO if militants violate ground rules, warns Manipur CM

Man Utd down Real on penalties

Around Rs 7 lakh cr to be spent on building roads by 2021-22

northeast, Page 4

sports, Page 12

national, Page 5

Free public discourse from violence: Pranab

NEW DELHI, JUL 24 (AGENCIES): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance and the nation must free its public discourse from “all forms of violence, physical as well as verbal”.

In his farewell address to the nation, the President - who will hand over charge of the nation’s highest office to Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday -- said India derives its strength from tolerance.

“There are divergent strands in public discourse.

We may argue, we may agree or we may not agree.

But we cannot deny the essential prevalence of multiplicity of opinion. Otherwise, a fundamental character of our thought process will wither away,” he said.

But though compassion and empathy form India’s true foundation, “every day we see increased violence around us,” he said. “At the heart of this violence is darkness, fear and mistrust.

We must free our public

BSNL employees calls for nationwide strike on July 27

NEW DELHI, JUL 24 (PTI): Employees of stateowned telecom firm BSNL have called a day-long nationwide strike on July 27 for not being given wage hike by the third pay revision committee. The committee recommends hike on the basis of performance of public sector firms.

“BSNL became a loss making entity not because of the employees but because of the anti-BSNL policies and measures adopted by the government. BSNL was not allowed to procure equipments for its mobile network expansion from 2006 to 2012,” BSNL Employee Union convenor P Abhimanyu said in a statement said. The recommendation of the third Pay Revision Committee was approved by the Cabinet on July 19.

As per the affordability clause of the recommendations, only those public sector undertakings (PSUs) which have earned profit during the last three financial years are eligible to give wage revision to their employees. “The unions and associations will be compelled to resort to more serious forms of struggles, if the government does not respond favourably to the demand of the employees,” he said.

This is it!

“To solve the problem, why not make parliamentary secretaries as cabinet status?”

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discourse from all forms of violence, physical as well as verbal. Only a non-violent society can ensure the participation of all sections of the people, especially the marginalised and the dispossessed in the democratic process.”

President Mukherjee has spoken out repeatedly, highlighting the importance of maintaining India’s pluralism. Even last month, he had expressed concern over instances of mob violence, saying people must remain vigilant against challenges to the basic tenets of India’s society.

On the eve of stepping down from office, the President also said he was “overwhelmed” by gratitude to the people for their trust in him. “I have received much more from the country than I have given. For that, I will remain ever indebted to the people of India.”

The President extended a warm welcome to his successor Ram Nath Kovind, and wished him success and happiness in the years to come.

Over the last week, the 82-year-old has attended a series of farewell ceremonies - the last one today was a lunch at the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice of India and the other judges. Yesterday evening, he attended a ceremony in Parliament’s Central Hall, where all the lawmakers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gathered to meet him.

The Prime Minister tweeted, “Under President Pranab Mukherjee, Rashtrapati Bhavan became a ‘Lok Bhavan”.

Kovind to be sworn-in as President today NEW DELHI, JUL 24 (IANS): Ram Nath Kovind will take oath as India’s 14th President on Tuesday at a ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament.

Outgoing President Pranab Mukher jee and Kovind will arrive in the Central Hall in a ceremonial procession, where Kovind will be administered oath by Chief Jusitce of India J. S. Khehar.

He will then exchange seats with Mukherjee. A 21-gun salute will be given in his honour and the new president will then deliver his address.

Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Union Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, Ambassadors and other diplomats, MPs and senior civil and military officers will be among those present.

After the ceremony ends, the new President will leave for Rashtrapati Bhavan where an inter-services guard of honour will be given to him in its forecourt.

Mukherjee will leave for his new address - 10 Rajaji Marg.

ASTD responds to ZOAN, ZBK DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): Reacting to the statements issued by Zeliang Officers Association Nagaland (ZOAN) and Zeliang Baudi Kohima (ZBK), the Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) said the union was utterly shocked for misunderstanding the statement by its president, Supu Jamir.

In a rejoinder, ASTD vice president, K. Meren and general secretary, C. Onen Walling urged upon the two unions to understand and respect the historic Naga movement (referring to the mass movements against holding of ULB polls with 33% women reservation) which had erupted in the state during the early part of 2017.

ASTD reminded ZOAN/ZBK that the state government, despite signing the historic tripartite agreement on January 30, 2017, totally undermined the said agreement which resulted in the death of two Naga patriots-- Avizo and Bendangnungsang in the police firing on January 31 in front of the residence of T.R. Zelaing at 3rd Mile Dimapur, while also injuring several innocent Nagas.

Since the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC), constituted to probe into the incident, was yet to complete

its investigation, and under the given circumstances, ASTD said it had issued the statement that “T.R. Zeliang should not hold the CM’s chair at this juncture so as to let the JIC conduct an impartial inquiry without any bias.

Therefore, ASTD has appealed “to the highly respectable ZOAN/ ZBK not to be confused and jump to the conclusion without knowing the head and tail of the historic Naga movement.”

It further made known that the statement made on July 20, 2017 by Supu Jamir was not his personal comment but the statement of the ASTD. ASTD made its stand clear that the union was not opposed to T.R. Zeliang because he was from the Zeliang community. The fact is that the ASTD “highly honor and respect the CM’s chair and the same should not be occupied by a person whose hands were smeared with blood”, the union stated.

It also reminded ZOAN & ZBK that since time immemorial there has been no conflict and misunderstanding between Zeliang and Ao community.

Therefore, ASTD has asked ZOAN/ ZBK “not to pollute the congenial relationship by invoking tribalism.”

36 MLAs say they have numbers to cause split

DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) Legislature Party comprising of 36 legislators have come out to strongly condemn the “autocratic and dictatorial functioning” of NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie.

In a joint statement, the 36 legislators asserted that they have more than the requisite number to cause a split and merge with any other political party.

The 36 MLAs, however, maintained that their intention was never to break away from the NPF party.

This was one of the resolutions adopted at NPF Legislature Party meeting held at the State Banquet Hall on July 24, 2017 presided over by chief minister TR Zeliang.

The signatories reminded that in the 2013 general election the NPF won 38 seats which constituted an absolute majority in the legislative assembly.

They reiterated the mandate was to govern the affairs of the state for a term of five years.

The 36 legislators

EE Pangteang sworn in as cabinet minister Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 24 (NPN): E.E Pangteang, MLA from 40 Moka Assembly Constituency under Mon district was sworn in as cabinet minister on Monday at Raj Bhavan. Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Pangteang in the presence of cabinet ministers, MLAs and government officials.

Meanwhile, BJP legislator, P. Paiwang Konyak has clarified that his non-inclusion as cabinet minister was done as per the directives of the BJP high command. Talking to media persons after the swearing-in ceremony, Paiwang said he was aware of the arrangements about the induction of two of his colleagues who had joined the BJP from NCP. Paiwang said he was not disappointed for dropping him from the T.R. Zeliang ministry since two others colleagues could be given the opportunity.

BJP 41 A/C Tizit clarifies: BJP unit 41 A/C Tizit has clarified that the report “BJP 41A/C Tizit dismay for non-inclusion of MLA, P. Paiwang Konyak in the cabinet”, was issued

DUCCF clears stand on allegation DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): Dimapur Urban Colony Chairmen Council (DUCCF) had its general emergency meeting on Monday at Lengrijan council hall, over the demand

by GPRN/NSCN made on DUCCF president.

Dimapur Urban Colony Chairmen Council media cell informed that the house resolved to reaffirm to stand by the October 31, 2013 Naga Public Resolution on “One Govt, One Tax” amidst different factions demanding payment of various taxes.

DUCCF said the rationale behind its stand was to impress upon all factions to be one united national movement and was in no way opposed to the process of permanent solution to the Naga political issue.

Rather, DUCCF supports any process that has the mandate of Nagas under which it has to function said media cell.

DUCCF said the issue of tax collection was also reiterated

in an order issued by the district administration. Since DUCCF is a registered body, it has to comply with the administrative directives. Based on the order, DUCCF said the issue of collection of tax should be put at rest once and for all. Clarifying to the demand of GPRN/NSCN over the issue of payment of army ration tax, DUCCF said previous communications on the matter were cordial though the members bore the brunt of pressure to pay up.

DUCCF said the July 16, 2017 meeting between one GPRN/NSCN official with president of DUCCF was cordial but it was changed after the GPRN/NSCN official openly demanded that those unwilling to pay up raise their hands to be taken to the camp to meet with GPRN/NSCN officials to plead their cases before the higher ups.

In the midst of the situation, DUCCF said Indian security forces arrived and informed

DUCCF that a certain NPG personnel was present at their meeting and would like to meet him.

Based on the above, Dimapur Urban Colony Chairmen Council has denied allegation that certain of its members acted as agents of the Indian army and therefore repudiated the allegations and urged upon all sides to maintain peace and social tranquillity.

It may be recalled that on Sunday, GPRN/NSCN through its MIP claimed that the alleged harassment on members of DUCCF over taxation purpose was “meticulously pre-planned and perpetrated” by ACAUT and some members of DUCCF to tarnish the image of the GPRN/NSCN government.

If not, MIP challenged ACAUT and DUCCF to issue press statement in black and white about “when, how and who” were those DUCCF members being threatened and harassed.

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also said DAN coalition partners was made up of four BJP MLAs, 1 JDU, 1 NCP and eight independent MLAs and after the 8 Congress MLAs merged with NPF, they formed an “opposition-less government” under the leadership of T.R. Zeliang.

They said Zeliang was forced to step down owing to public pressure and Dr. Shürhozelie installed as chief minister even though he was not an elected member.

They said that even though Zeliang resigned as chief minister, he had not resigned as leader of DAN Legislature Party, as further reiterated by DAN MLAs on February 20, 2017 and leader of the NPF Legislature party as declared on May 17, 2017.

Till date they said Zeliang has the support of 47 MLAs (NPF,BJP and Independents) in a house with an effective strength of 59 MLAs. Accordingly, they said the governor of Nagaland on July 19, 2017 administered the oath of office to TR Zeliang based on the provision of the Indian constitution.

CM urges public to remain calm

Affirming that the people of Nagaland had mandated the 47 NPF MLAs to govern the affairs of the state, they said Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, does not enjoy such mandate of the people though he may be the president of NPF party.

“The house therefore condemns the autocratic and dictatorial functioning of NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie under whose direction 10 MLAs were suspended and 20 MLAs expelled,” they said.

The signatories further pointed out that there was no warning or show cause notice served on those MLAs prior to the action take. They said the act was “purely arbitrary” and did not work in line with the constitution of the NPF party.

The 36 MLAs have therefore cautioned that the “highly questionable acts” of Dr. Shürhozelie in suspending, revoking and expelling MLAs at his own whims and fancies, would not be tolerated anymore and appropriate action would be initiated against him as deemed fit.

DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang has appealed to the public to remain calm during the transition period of forming the new government. In a statement, Zeliang said with the support of the people, they were able to come this far.

“And as we prepare to enter a new era of peace, progress and all round development, I take this opportunity to assure you all, hope for a better tomorrow, where my government will work towards all round development with renewed vigor based on Christian ethos and principles,” he said.

He also sought for forgiveness for any shortcoming on the part of the government.

Zeliang also expressed deep appreciation on behalf of the government for the faith reposed on him and his government. He further sought the support, cooperation and prayers to move towards greater heights.

He said the responsibility for good governance does not lie with the government alone but with all section of society including the Church, media, NGOs and most importantly the public.

“The essence of good governance is trust and I appeal for it, my dear citizens,” he added.

NPF Central takes Whip issue to court DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): As reported on July 24, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has taken to court the 37 NPF legislators, including the NLA Speaker on the issue of its MLAs defying the party’s chief whip during the July 21 floor test in the Assembly.

The matter was placed before Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench on Monday by the petitioners NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu & anrs (petitioner No. 1) Vs NLA Speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier (respondent no. 2) & 36 others.

The petitioner raised the issue as to whether, as per the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, it is the political party which issues directions through any person or authority authorised by it as Chief Whip/Whip or whether party legislators can themselves appoint the Chief Whip/Whip for issuing directions.

In this regard, the petitioner pointed out that on July 21, the NLA Speaker while ignoring the Whip appointed by the original party, accepted the T.R. Zeliang as the whip of the NPF legislature party.

While moving the case, the petitioners counsel also prayed for injuncting the Nagaland chief minister, from issuing any further appointment to public office.

The counsels for the respondents however sought more time, stating that it required extensive hearing before deciding anything on the issue raised by the petitioners.

After hearing the counsels of both the petitioners and the respondents, the court was of the considered view that notice should be issued to all the respondents.

In this regard, the court has decided to give

the ruling on the matter on July 31, 2017.

On Sunday, interacting with media persons, former NLA Speaker Chotisuh Sazo pointed out that as per Tenth Schedule Para 2, 1b of the constitution-- it mentions that a political party has to give direction to its legislators whether to vote in favour of or against or to abstain. This direction is issued by the Whip appointed by the party for its legislature.

He therefore stated that the present Speaker was obligated to clarify the matter since NPF was a registered party and its constitution accepted by the ECI. Sazo went on to explain that as per the NPF constitution Article Chapter 5 and Section 10, the party president authorises promulgation of ordinance to all members including the legislature.

NPF clarifies on CMO’s vacation Sikkim stand-off notice to ex-CM Dr. Shürhozelie China hints at Doval-

DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): Drawing attention to reports that a notice was served to Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu to vacate the official residence of the chief minister, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) on Monday pointed out that the former chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu had already moved out of the CM’s residence on July 22, 2017 and there was a thanksgiving-cumhomecoming function at his private residence at Ruleizou on that day.

NPF Central HQs Kohima through its Media & Press Bureau (M&PB) admitted that a letter was received by the former chief minister on July 24 morning. However, it said that before he could even open the envelope to read the contents of the letter, it was reported widely in the social media that Zeliang has already occupied the CM’s residence.

Further, M&PB stated that in order to let the department

of works & housing check and ensure that government property was left intact with no damage or property missing, a “reliable person” remained at the residence to coordinate with the department.

Meanwhile, the M&PB has also clarified that due to thanksgiving-cum-homecoming function, which continued till well after 2 pm on Saturday, it was not possible for the party president to attend the Common Platform organised by the Bayavu Area Panchayat which was scheduled at 2pm. It said Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu, MLA, was asked to represent him in the said meeting.

M&PB further said that certain reports insinuating that he had wilfully avoided the Common Platform that day were “erroneous and regretted” since it could hurt the sentiments of the Bayavu Area Panchayat and residents of the area who took pains to organise such a Platform with the aim of having a Clean Election.

Yang bilateral meet

BEIJING, JUL 24 (PTI): China on Monday hinted that its top diplomat Yang Jiechi and Indian NSA Ajit Doval may hold a bilateral meeting this week on the sidelines of the BRICS NSA Summit even as it warned New Delhi to shed “illusory thinking” and immediately withdraw troops that Beijing says have crossed into Chinese territory.

Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had “indomitable” will to defend China’s territorial sovereignty at “all costs”.

“Shaking a mountain is easy but shaking the PLA is hard. We would like to remind the Indian side to have no illusion,” Wu told the media.

He said the military deployment and training in Tibet would be stepped up. Wu said withdrawal of Indian troops was a precondition for any dialogue. The Foreign Ministry echoed a similar view but hinted that Jiechi and Doval could meet on the sidelines of this BRICS security summit this week.

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NACF urges government to repair Patkai-Sietehkema-Shouba road DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): After the collapse of bridge at 4th mile connecting Kughoboto and Niuland with Dimapur on July 11, residents and villages have been using the Patkai-Sietekhema-Shouba road to go to Dimapur. But commuters have been facing massive inconvenience as this section of the road was in dilapidated condition.

Several residents have started to leave their own homes and are staying in rented house in Dimapur for the convenience of the children, who were studying in various schools in Dimapur.

Taking serious note of this, Niuland Area Citizen Forum (NACF) has urged the state government to construct or repair the Patkai-Sietekhema-Shouba road without any further delay before the anger of the public explodes. In a press statement, NACF president

Organizations condemn July 17 murder incident DIMAPUR: Government Middle School (GMS) and Village Education Committee (VEC) Yimparasa village has condemned the inhuman and barbaric murder of late Enibemo Ezung, a sincere and dedicated teacher of the school.

In a condemnation note the head teacher of the school Renchilo Mozhui and Village Education Committee chairman Jannemo Kikon stated that his demise was a great loss to the school and appealed the law enforcing agency to award a befitting punishment as per the law of the land.

I t a l s o c o nve y e d deepest condolence to the bereaved family and pray to Almighty God to grant eternal peace to the departed soul.

ANSTA Bhandari unit: All Nagaland State Te a c h e r s A s s o c i a t i o n (ANSTA) Bhandari unit in a condemnation note by president Ntonsi Kikon and general secretar y Nzanthung Lotha has a p p e a l e d t o t h e l aw enforcement agency to investigate the matter thoroughly and award a befitting and exemplary punishment to the culprits.

All Nagaland State Te a c h e r s A s s o c i a t i o n also conveyed its deepest condolence to the bereaved family and pray for the de par ted soul eter nal peace.

Kakishe Sumi and general secretary Khuvishe Hollo said that the people residing beyond the bridge had to travel on the above mentioned road after the bridge collapsed.

As per DC Dimapur order from the directive of R&B department, the road was supposed to be repaired immediately but till now the road is in worst condition.

Instead of repairing the road, one JCB was deployed to fill the pot holes with mud, the forum said. It become worst with monsoon shower as vehicles plying in this section have to halt after every five six minutes to maneuver over the potholes and in some places mud has to dug for the vehicles to ply, the forum said.

The road is also danger for vehicles especially in night and during day time there was heavy traffic.

NACF therefore, said that the present status of road

condition was totally unacceptable, as untimely rain will again invite disheartening situation.

Not only this, the forum claimed that many of the village roads were not constructed and even some existing roads were not maintained by the department. Despite, the presence of colleges and schools in these areas, the department has failed to address the problems faced by the citizens leaving the residents in distress.

NACF also said that the district administration and R&B department assurance to take up the matter have all gone in vain.

In view of the above, the forum cautioned that any damage caused to the local infrastructure and school children, the department and administration would be held responsible and that the citizen will not hesitate to for any action.

IDA Kiphire conducts free oral health camp DIMAPUR: Indian Dental Association (IDA) members under Kiphire district conducted free oral and dental health awareness camp on July 22 at Longthonger village under Kiphire district.

The awareness was also part of the IDA nationwide initiatives to focus on rural oral health. A press note by IDA Nagaland state branch president, Dr. Pfukrolo Koza stated that Dr. Wekhrou Mero, dental surgeon, District Hospital Kiphire; Dr. Vekulhu Tetseo, dental surgeon, CHC Pungro in coordination with Dr. A. Amos Sangtam, MO SHP Kiphire assisted by SHP nurse, medical attendants conducted the camp. During the dental camp, check up and dental treatment such as dental extractions etc. were done and free oral hygiene kit and medicines were also given away. It also stated that the 10th NER dental conference would from November 29 to 30, 2017.

Inaugural prog of NERLP CDP at Mhainamtsi

Officials of NERLP at the programme.

DIMAPUR: North East Livelihoods’ Project (NERLP ) has formed 1029 SHGs, 93 SHG Village Federation (SHGVF) and 79 CDG (Community Development Group) in Peren, out of which 56 CDPs (Community Development Plan) are in the process of implementation. Mhainamtsi CDG completed the CDP of renovation of the checkdam and construction of concrete irrigation canal to their terrace fields.

State coordinator NERLP, Nagaland, Ring-

EEMS seizes IMFL from Peducha and Kma

Seized IMFL. DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing 10 Northern Angaimi I by-election the Kohima Excise Election Expenditure Monitoring Squad (EEMS) had seized from July 21 to 23 around 1000 bottles of IMFL from

Peduchs excise check gate and around Kohima town.

Superintendent of Excise & Prohition and nodal officer for EEM Kohima informed that the duty party led by inspector of excise Vipral, assistant inspector of excise,

Pusukhong and assistant inspector of excise, Akum Jamir along with excise personnel conducted raids/ checking at Kohima town and Peducha check gate respectively. The superintendent of Excise & Prohibition compounded the cases and the fine was imposed on the defaulters as per the provision of NLTP Act 89 and seized articles kept at excise malkhana for destruction.

Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition Kohima, I. Vikikhe Aomi has informed that surprise checking and raids would be conducted regularly till by-election of 10 Northern Angami I concludes.

SBCK undertakes ‘goodwill mission’

Teachers and students of SBCK Sunday school department.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JULY 24 (NPN): Sunday school department of Sumi Baptist Church Kohima (SBCK) organised a “good will mission” on July 22.

The team consisting of teachers and

Wall collapse damages 4 vehicles in Kohima

students of SBCK Sunday school department visited NHAK, Old Age Home and Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home and took part in cleanliness drive. The team was led by pastor Holito and prayers were also held. Over 200 students and teachers participated in the programme.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, july 25, 2017

sanbo Zeliang, formally inaugurated the canal on July 22. He highlighted that Peren district, being the rice bowl of Nagaland, the fallow lands over 400 acres, can be brought back to cultivation to increase the productivity of the district. He said that these fields could also be used to grow winter crops when water was made available all year round. The total project cost was Rs. 12,47,500 where it was executed by the community themselves: NERLP

contributed Rs.10,00,000 and Rs. 2,47,500 was contributed by the community in terms of unskilled labour and locally available materials in the village.

The programme was chaired by Hiaranghing, BPC Peren, welcome address by Bungsing, CDG president, invocation by pastor MBC and short speeches were delivered

by Miucham VCC, M. Pfokreni M&E coordinator and vote of thanks by Agianga, SHGVF president Mhainamtsi village.

news in brief Governor constitutes SLSC: Principal secretary, Lhoubeilatuo Kire, in a notification on July 7 has informed that State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) for sanction of Flexi Fund under Wildlife Sector in the state has been constituted by the Governor of Nagaland with the following members: principal secretary (Environmentchairman Forest & Climate Change); principal secretary/secretary – member joint secretar y (De par tment of Finance); secretary/joint secretary– member (Department of Planning & Co-ordination); A representative of the MOEF&CC–member Government of India; PCCF & HOFF, Nagalandmember and PCCF & chief wildlife warden–member secretary.

Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition Kohima informs: In view of the 10 Northern Angami I by-election, the superintendent of excise and prohibition, Kohima has nominated the mentioned field officer for performing election expenditure and monitoring duty in and around Kohima town/district. In town area inspectors of excise Neiziezolie and Vipral Tase and assistant inspector of excise Akum Jamir; for Peducha check-gate assistant inspector of excise (i/c) Pusukhung and constable 2 nd (i/c) Zaselatuo NNC, FGN joint meeting: Secretary FGN, Thihu Khamo has informed that joint meeting of Naga National Council (NNC) and Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) would be held on July 31, 10 a.m at Transit Peace Camp (TPC) Kohima. All the central authorities, regional authorities, high ranking Naga army officers, Naga Women Federation (NWF) and Naga Youth Federation (NYF) of the NNC/ FGN have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

GT respondents emergency meet: The emergency meeting of those graduate teachers who have been impleaded as respondents in the W.P (C) NO.122

(K)/2017 has been convened on July 26, 11 a.m at Ura Academy Hall Kohima near Baptist College. It is therefore mandatory for all concerned respondents to attend the meeting and discuss matter pertaining to the said case. Further information if any one may contact: 9436650749/801488927 7/7005588358.

ESSU joint meeting: Eastern Sumi Students Union (ESSU) has convened a joint meeting with VDB secretaries and village council chairman under Tokiye block on July 29, 10 a.m at union banker, Aghunato. All concerned stakeholders have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Vijay Diwas on July 26: With the rest of the country, IGAR (North) would observe Vijay Diwas which is celebrated every year to commemorate the victory of Kargil on July 26, 8:30 a.m at Captain (late) Neikezhakuo Kenguruse chakra Pheza war memorial Pheza village village (near Chieswema).

Lost and found: One black colour scooty bearing Regd. No. NL07 M5659, Engine No. JE32AAFGF01043 has been found and kept under the custody of Videma Youth Organization. Rightful owner has been asked to collect the same by producing valid documents within one week from the date of this publication. One may contact VYO president at 8794090703.

Lost and found: A Mahindra Bike, Reg. No-NL07 M 7442, has been recovered by the village council of Purana Bazaar ‘B’. Rightful owner has been asked to claim by producing original documents within seven days. Genuine owner of the bike has been asked to contact at 8974888633.

Clarification: Apropos the news item published on July 23 under the headline, “NYPC holds wheel tour on youth for change” should be read as DCC Mon secretary press and media, Moba Konyak and not as published.

Condolence for NSCN (I-M) member DIMAPUR: The NSCN/ GPRN deeply mour ns the sudden demise of ‘lance corporal’ Kaivuk Khaivukyah, army number 44535/17, son of late Santi Khaivukyah of Rokho village, Pangmi region, Eastern Nagalim.

NSCN/GPRN through its MIP informed that the tragedy occurred in the line of duty on July 20, 2017, wherein he was attached to the General F i e l d Tr a i n i n g H e a d Quarters (GFTHQ) of the Naga Army.

NSCN/GPRN paid homage to the departed soul and condolence to the bereaved family members and that the departed soul finds eternal peace and rest.

KVK Dimapur, Mon conduct training programme

DIMAPUR: Department of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nagaland University conducted one day training programme on July 17 at Atoizu and Aotsakilimi village on the topics “weed management and preparation of tomato pickle”.

A press note by KVK, NU Zunheboto sr. scientist and head, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia stated that along with the training, maize sheller were distributed to the trainees from the department.

Resource persons were SMS (genetics and plant breeding), Dr. Visakho Shunyu and programme assistant (home science) Narola Anichari.

The release stated that the idea of imparting this training to the farmers was to make them aware of the utility of tomato not only for daily consumption but also to preserve it in the form of pickle. Altogether 31 participants from Atoizu and Aotsakilimi villages attended the training.

KVK Mon: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mon, Aboi, Nagaland organised farmers training on “management of gundhi bug” on July 19 at Langmeing village.

The resource person, subject matter specialist (plant protection), Martha Chakr uno, deliberated on the use of improvised plastic funnel with rotten crab inside the trap for the management of Gundhi bug. She also imparted on rodent management.

Altogether 35 farmers attended the training programme. Improvised plastic funnel crab trap and roban were distributed to all the participants.

IMFL worth Rs. 1,26,480 seized by 9 AR DIMAPUR: Troops of 9 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) launched an operation in Apple Garden, near Pfutsero, Phek district on July 21. During the search, troops of Assam Rifles recovered 240 bottles of Mcdowell Rum, 105 bottles of Mcdowell Whiskey, 96 bottles of Officers Blue Whisky and 96 cans of Kingfisher beer from a Maruti Omni Van Registration No NL 07 7271. The Indian Made Foreign Liquor amounted to Rs. 1,26,480/-. Two persons were apprehended from the vehicle. identified as Aviho age 25 years, son of Bemol and Rechu Rfther, age 31 years, wife of late Lisiru, both residents of Meluri, Phek district. The apprehendees along with recovered liquor and vehicle were handed over to Pfutsero police station for further investigation.

Student drowned in river at Darogajan

DIMAPUR: A high school student was washed by strong river current at Darogajan here on Sunday evening. The student has been identified as Thuingachan Vashum (12) son of Philemon V, a resident of Darogajan village, Purana bazaar. His body was recovered on Monday by team of National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force, 3 km away from the site of the incident.

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The partially damaged vehicles included a Gypsy, Astar, Esteem and maruti Van.

DIMAPUR: Longleng District Legal Services Authority (LDLSA) imparted child friendly legal services to students of Shaulih Ward Sunday School (LTBC) Longleng on July 23. Resource person, assistant public prosecutor Longleng, Ahoshi, spoke on child abuse, child labour, right to education, assistance to child witness and children in conflict with law. The welcome address was delivered by Sunday school teacher, Chingyau and the programme was chaired by para legal volunteer LDLSA, Khatvang.

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NYK officials and some youths at the end of the function.

DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Dimapur under the banner of ministry of youth affairs and sports, organized neighbourhhod youth parliament-cum -Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) awareness programme at Lotha Colony Panchayat Hall, Dimapur on July 22.

Around 50 youths from various youth clubs

affiliated to NYK attended the programme.

Resource person of the event was MSW trainee from Northeast Institute of Social Science and Research, Meriakthule N. Chewang.

The introduction of the NYKS and its objectives and action plan was highlighted to the participants by newly affiliated club members by National Youth

Corps, NYK, Dimapur, Wontsuthung Humtsoe.

It was followed by a brief speech on the neighbourhood youth parliament United Nations volunteer, District Youth Coordinator, NYK, Dimapur, K.Phyobemo Lotha.

Chewang who spoke on the theme “volunteerism”, urged the youths to get involved in activities related to development.

DIMAPUR: Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organization (KGPO) has demanded that the construction of computer building at Government High School, Kuhuboto town be stopped immediately as the workmanship and materials used were of substandard quality.

In a complaint letter to DC Dimapur, KGPO president Ghoshito Shohe and general secretary Z. Ato also asked the government to withhold all payments until proper technical estimate was provided to the administration and KGPO. The organization said after it received complaints from various quarters against poor workmanship, the KGPO along with Kuhuboto Ghakhu Students’ Union visited the construction site on July 4 and were not satisfied with the ongoing works. In this regard, they have submitted a complaint letter to Mission director RMSA Kohima through DEO Dimapur on July 4, but the department was yet to respond.

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The resource persons with professor-in-charge Kezhokhoto Savi at Lotha Baptist Church Kohima on July 22.

DIMAPUR: Citizen Rights and duties awareness campaign was held at Lotha Baptist Church, Kohima (LBCK) by the Kohima Law College, led by professor-in-charge, Kezhokhoto Savi on Sunday.

In the programme, Kezhokhoto Savi, who is also NVCO president, said “If you want your right, do your duty”.

He also questioned as to whether with the implementation of National Food Security Act 2013 in Nagaland, the food grain coming from central government benefit reach out to the 14,05, 956 of the population in Nagaland.

Several topics such as Consumer Rights, Lokayukta, National Food Security, Human Rights,

RC Kohima installation ceremony of BOD: 2017-18

Environment, Food Safety and Standard, RTI & Clean Election were presented

by Chumbeni Kithan, Toshika, Asie Vizol, B. Langshan, Amentoli I Sumi, K. Chijamo Shitio, and Imtizungla Jamir.

The resource persons while dealing with human rights, stressed that human being want to feel safe, have an adequate standard of

living and a decent home, where no one is discriminated for any reason in the workplace or anywhere and where violence has no place.

They pointed out that human rights scenario in Nagaland was still pathetic and political rights were now a joke.

While dealing with Food Safety & Standard Act 2006, the resource persons stated that with arrival of better technology and with advancement in the standard of living, numerous problems and concern arose regarding food safety and standard in the country.

Nagaland State has implemented the Food Safety and Standard Act but yet to designate food commissioner and district level grievances redressal cell and the state does not have a slaughter house, said the resource persons.

The programme was led by the associate youth director of Lotha Baptist Church, youth department and invocation was pronounced by the youth evangelist.

ENPSTA appeals for filling up of vacant posts

DIMAPUR: Eastern Naga tion (NCTE) Act 1993 has Pre-Service Teacher’s As- been provided in the Act. sociation (ENPSTA), Lon- However, it stated that gleng unit has appealed the state government has not director of School Educa enforced this Act whereby tion Nagaland, not to delay the trained teachers do not in filling up the vacant posts get opportunity as per the of PSTE/D.Ed through said Acts. normal procedure of reENPSTA further statcruitment at the earliest. ed that the teachers had An appeal note by been waiting for a long ENPSTA president, K. time and some of the diAngphe Angh and gen- ploma holders are already eral secretary R. Tongpa overage and some about to Shongtokhu stated that as become over-age. It stated per the right to education that PSTE certificate was (RTE) Act 2009, the mini- for teaching children and mum qualification for ele- therefore it appealed the Rotary Club Kohima newly installed board of directors along with AG Rtn. RS Panesar. mentary teacher at 10+2+3 government to look into DIMAPUR: The 14th president Rtn. Z. Tokishe board of directors for the with PSTE and National the matter at the earliest. installation ceremony of Sema for the year 2017- session 2017-18 is led by Council of Teacher Educaboard of directors of Ro- 18. He also conveyed the president Er. Z. Tokishe tary Club Kohima, Rotary message of Rotary Inter- Sema, vice president International District-3240 national president Ian HS Ase Yhome, secretar y for the session 2017-18 was Risely for protecting the Richard Dzuvichu, joint Dimapur: All retired state government officers/ held on July 22 at Hotel environment and curtail- secretary Thiala Chang, officials are informed that pension and GPF final payJapfu, Kohima with Rtn. ing climate change as es- treasurer Temsumenla, ment cases settled upto the month of June 2017 have R. S Panesar, Assistant sential of Rotary’s goal sergeant-at-arms Metuo been uploaded on the AG Nagaland website at www.

Governor, Zone-IX, RI of sustainable service. RI Liezietsu; chairpersons: agnagaland.gov.in.

District-3240 as the instal- president challenged every International Dr. NeisThe list has also been put up for display at the lation officer.

Rotary Club to make a dif- atuo Mero, club service public relation cell. Aggrieved pensioners or governAddressing the gath- ference by planting a tree Kezhokhoto Savi, youth ment officials facing genuine problems with regard to ering assistant governor each. With 1.20 million service Kevino Savino, settlement of any entitlement benefits are requested to congratulated and thanked rotarian members around vocational service Robert write directly to the deputy accountant general (A&E) the outgoing team lead by the globe, many new trees Khuvung, community ser- Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahoto_j@yahoo.co.in president Rtn. Rosemary would come up as a gift to vice Dr. Rosemary Dzu- or agaenagaland@cag.gov. in or through a handwritten Dzuvichu for successful the planet, while he also vichu, literacy committee letter. completion of tenure 2016- urged the members to look Dr. Ratan Kaurinta, TRF All state government officials subscribing to the 17. He also conveyed his after the environment with chair Seyiekhrielie Rio GPF are also informed that registration forms can be best wishes to the newly great interest. and president elect Arepla downloaded directly from office website www.agnagaland.gov.in. installed officials lead by The new team of Shancho.

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Three-day annual vacation bible school held at ZGBA

Children along with SST during annual vacation Bible school at ZGBA.

DIMAPUR: The fourth vacation bible school, organized by the Department of Christian Education Ministry, was held at Zukihe Village Baptist Church (ZGBA) on the theme “Rely on God” (Psalms 59: 9-10) from July 13-15, 2017.

At the three-day event, various activities were conducted including Bible skit,

memorising and reciting of Scripture, singspiration, painting, games etc.

Altogether, around 160 children, who were divided into four groups (beginner junior, intermediate and senior), participated in the annual bible vacation school.

Resource persons of the event included SBC

Chumukedima associate pastor children, Niloly, SBC Chumukedima SST, Vino Kits and SBC Chumukedima SST, Irali Achumi.

ZGBA Pastor Rev. K i q h e v i S w u , Z G BA Women Pastor, Akaholi and ZGBA Youth Pastor delivered sermons during the programme.

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DIMAPUR: Administrator, Kohima Municipal Council, Kethosituo Sekhose has informed owners of buildings under Kohima Municipality, that out-letting water directly into footpaths and roads, causes hardships to the public (pedestrians), while also damaging the footpaths and roads. He appealed and directed the owners of such buildings to construct and provide proper drainage system so that water went directly into the drains.

The notification further directed for necessary actions to be taken within a period of 14 (fourteen) days from the date of issue of the order. Sekhose in the notification also stated that defaulters would be penalized as per section 471 of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001.

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Children at the vacation Bible school conducted by Xelhozhe Baptist Akukuhou.

Indian Red Cross Society, Dimapur district branch donated 20 bags of rice to the flood victims of the Zeliangrong colony, Dimapur on July 21. The vice-chairman, IRCS, Ajay Sethi, honorary secretary, K.K Paul, Kishore Das, chairman, Village Council, Heling Zeliang and members of youth club were present at the occasion.

Mass social work at Tsüswüzu village

Villagers during the mass social work.

DIMAPUR: Tsüswüzu a public meeting after the (Chesezu) village under social work with messages Phek district organised by retired principal direca mass social work-cum- tor (School Education), public meeting on July 22 Zaveyi Nyekha, Western as part of the annual mass Chakhesang Hoho presisocial work of the village. dent, Vekhosayi Nyekha, The event witnessed Dr. Vetsütsoyi Swüro from more than 500 village citi- Bethel Hospital, among zens coming together to others. clean the village, fill potholes, including the Netaji Heritage sites preserved at the village.

The mass social work was jointly organised by Tsüswüveh, village council and Committee on Netaji Heritage at Tsüswüzu (CONHAT) and supported by Tsüswüzu Students Union (TSU).

The day also witnessed

The speakers stressed on the importance of cleanliness, health care, community service, as well as the need for oneness among the citizens. The public meeting adopted a resolution to jointly organize 75 years of Christianity at the village in 2018.

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IMPHAL, Jul 24: Central government is yet to clear the desk for setting up Highway Protection Force (HPF), informed Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh in the house of Manipur Assembly on Monday.

The setting up of force to protect the national highways that connects the landlock Manipur with other states of the country is a long pending proposal of Manipur government.

The Centre had agreed in principle to set up four India Reserve Battalions (IRB) for deployment along the Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam highways to ensure free movement of trucks.

Responding to a question, the chief minister said that the government was awaiting green signal from the Centre to set up the

Highway Protection Force.

“It takes time as the setting up the force dedicated needs involvement of neighbouring states,” he said.

Singh further added that there was the need of recruiting natives of neighbouring states in the proposed IRB battalions while setting up the force.

Besides, the Centre has also asked the state government to complete all the pending process for IRB battalions which had already set up, he added.

For the time being, mobile teams of state force are conducting regular patrolling at sensitive areas like Mao, Taphou and Karong, along the stretch of ImphalMao section of NH-2.

The chief minister observed that the proposed Highway Protection Force is very much essential to protect and safeguard drivers and transporters plying

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Talks between Mizoram govt & HPC(D) likely to be deferred

on highways connecting Manipur with other states.

The proposal for setting up the Highway Protection Force was first raised by the then O Ibobi led Congress government before the Centre in 2008 in view of the frequent disruption of supply of essential commodities during bandhs and blockades on the state’s two supply lines.

Hill-based organizations frequently call economic blockades along the Imphal-Dimapur (National Highway 2) and ImphalJiribam (National Highway 37) roads to press for their demands, disrupting supplies.

Besides, any law and order related disturbances on the highways in neighbouring states like Nagaland and Assam also affect normal supply of essential commodities in the state. The first impact of such blockades is imme-

diately felt on fuel as disruption of supply triggers panic buying.

Taking note of the much needed protection, the new BJP-led coalition in the state continued to insist the Centre to set up the dedicated force.

Incumbent chief minister has also raised the same demand soon after he assumed office. In April last, he announced that Centre has given nod to raise four India Reserve Battalion (IRB) battalions for highway protection.

The force will be deployed on the two vital routes of Manipur to ensure free passage of vehicle, Biren added.

The chief minister has even assured to personally meet Nagaland and Assam chief ministers and take up the issue of frequent disruption faced by Manipur transporters.

Flood situation in Assam improves

Will abort SoO if militants violate ground rules, warns Manipur CM

Guwahati, Jul 24 (PTI): The overall flood situation in Assam improved considerably today with rivers Brahmaputra, Barak and their tributaries showing a receding trend.

Around 29,242 people are bearing the brunt of floods in villages across 10 districts of the state, a report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said.

The deluge-hit districts are Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Barpeta, Morigaon, Nagaon, Karbi Anglong, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar and Karimganj.

T h e f l o o d s h ave claimed 76 lives so far this year. 4,621 people are taking shelter in 23 relief camps in different districts, the agency said.

The floods have marooned nearly 9,000 people in Golaghat. 6,798 people have been hit in Morigaon, it said. River Dhansiri is flowing above the danger level mark at Numaligarh in Golaghat district.

Aizawl, Jul 24 (PTI): The next round of peace talks between Mizoram government and the Manipur-based Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic), scheduled to be held this month, is likely to be deferred, a senior official said.

“The talks have to be deferred as there are some matters to be cleared and approved of by some government departments.

Some other matters are pending due to unavoidable circumstances,” Home department additional secretary Lalbiakzama said.

Efforts were being made to resume the talks in August, he said.

This round of talks, he said, was likely to be the last official level talks as there was a proposal to elevate the peace talks to the political level.

Both the sides were

hopeful of the outcome of the talks which had commenced from August last in Aizawl, he said.

The ongoing talks had revolved around deliberations on the autonomy and functions to be accorded to the Sinlung Hills Development Council (SHDC) which is most likely to be renamed as Sinlung Hills Council (SHC).

The HPC (D) had earlier demanded a separate autonomous district council in Mizoram by carving out the areas in the north eastern part of the state, adjoining Manipur.

The outfit had then not accepted the formation of Sinlung Hills Development Council, constituted following the agreement signed between the state government and the erstwhile underground Hmar People’s Convention in 1994.

Agartala, Jul 24 (PTI): The BJP will put up 98 percent new faces and 65 percent young candidates in next year’s assembly elections in Left-ruled Tripura, a top party leader has said.

An 11-hour-long marathon meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Tripura Pradesh executive committee was held here on Sunday night to finalise the party’s strategies before the state assembly elections, due in February next year.

“Tripura BJP President Biplab Kumar Deb told the meeting that the party would nominate 98 per cent new faces and 65 percent young candidates below 50 years of age in the assembly elections,” a party spokesman said on Monday.

Q u o t i n g D e b, t h e spokesman said, “The ruling Left Front has become scared about the rise of the BJP and that’s why it unleashed terror tactics by using the administration

and police.”

Political circles feel that with Deb’s declaration about fielding of candidates, the prospect of seven BJP-bound sitting legislators getting party tickets for the assembly polls has become uncertain.

Rebel Congress legislator Ratan Lal Nath and six axed Trinamool Congress MLAs led by Sudip Roy Barman voted for Ram Nath Kovind, the Presidentelect who was NDA’s presidential nominee, in the July 17 presidential election.

All the seven legislators are likely to formally join BJP either by the end of this month or early August, BJP sources said.

Sunday’s meeting has decided to reach out to the masses with a message that a regime change in the upcoming assembly elections would improve the socioeconomic conditions of the people, who have remained backward during the Left Front’s 25-year rule.

Tripura SSA teachers to sit for hunger strike

Govt deported only 2500 illegal foreigners in past 32 years: PVM

ties and security forces were not serious in their under takings, par ticularly as far as dialogues were concerned, observed Singh.

The chief minister statement came after a teenage girl was shot dead by a cadre of Kuki National Army (KNA) in Moreh town on Sunday morning.

The KNA cadre involved in the shooting was instantly arrested by the police and he is currently

being accepted by the court including the both Union and state government, but which was not acted upon,” Hazarika said.

The Convenor of PVM said that, land reservation alone will not protect the indigenous.

“Illegal Bangladeshis

are enabled by some corrupt government officials to encroach land and get all benefits, like housing, toilets, schools, health centre etc. Such benefits should being granted only on a 1951 basis, as it will be a deterrent to corrupt officials,” Hazarika said.

OFFICE OF THE EMLOMI STUDENTS’ UNION H.Q. EMLO, DIST. : ZUNHEBOTO

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The Emlomi Students' Union with pride and honour convey our heartiest congratulations and appreciation to Mr. HUKAVI CHISHI, S/o Vikishe Chishi, who qualified MBBS Examination.

Further, the Union also wishes him success in his entire future endeavour.

President Gen. Secy.

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Supreme Court Upamanyu Hazarika said. Hazarika further said that, the committee headed by Hari Shankar Brahma has its interim report recommended the base year for reservation of land for indigenous people should be 1951.

“We welcome this recommendation and expect the government to implement this by enacting a legislation by the Assam assembly. This has been a long standing demand of the indigenous people. In the report submitted to the SC by the commission, appointed by the court this recommendation had been made in October 2015, the report

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in the police custody.

The chief minister said that government has decided to conduct the trial of the case registered at Moreh police station in the recently set up fast tract court. “Government is committed to award befitting punishment to the culprit,” Singh said while terming the incident as unfortunate and a heinous crime against women and children.

Meanwhile, a 24-hour bandh call given by Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Moreh in protest against the brutal murder of the teenage girl was called off midway.

The student body gave the bandh call from Sunday 6pm to 6pm of Monday but it was called off following an appeal by Khongsai Inpi, Tengnoupal district.

KSO Moreh branch has urged the government to award befitting punishment to the culprit.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

OFFICE OF THE

ANGAMI STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA COLLEGE KOHIMA

The Angami Students’ Unions Kohima College, Kohima extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals and groups who had supported and encouraged the union to take up the event (Seminar) on Women empowerment.

Our special thanks goes to this particular individuals and group .

6. Rosemary Dzüvichü 1. Ruokuoheü Miachieo President AMK 7. Ariebou Rio 2. Vilhoulenuo Liezietsu 8. Mrs. V. Khamo Deputy Director (Nursing) 9. Vihesanuo Obet 10. Principal Charity School Health & Family Welfare 11. Chief Secretary Nagaland Kohima 3. Vihelieü Suokhrie Advocate 12. Angami students Unions’ (Apex) 4. Peleneituo Rutsa 13. ANCSU Asst. Pastor HACRC 14. KCSC 5. Sobounuo Belho 15. A.M.K. The Union Sincerely thank all the well wishers for the efforts in organizing the seminar, may the good Lord continue to bless each and every one.

Sd/Sd/KENEITSITUO KENSE ROKOSIELIE NAKHRO President, ASUKCK General Secretary , ASUKCK

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Dt. Dimapur the 14th July' 17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Christina Yanthan resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 488, Dag No. 661 measuring an area 00-0-12 located at Block No/Village 03 Mouza No 01 which has been mortgaged in the Central Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 21-07-17.

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The Chakhesang Students' Union Diphupar (CSUD) with immense pride and joy extends its heartiest congratulations and profound appreciation to Miss Zhovelu Puro, D/o Posunyi Puro for being selected to undergo MBBS course 2017.

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

Rukuzo Vasa President, CSUD

Zewepre Khutsoh Gen. Secy., CSUD

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neighbouring country Bangladesh are still continued and the government is totally failed to protect it. Until December 3, 2004, all those children born of foreigners in Assam will get citizenship by birth, even though both parents will be foreigners.

This jeopardizes the future generations of indigenous people and it is therefore essential that government job, government contracts, seats in educational institutions, particularly mediacl and engineering should be on a 1951 basis that is those who were citizens of India and residents in Assam in 1951 and their progeny,” convenor of PVM and lawyer of

IMPHAL, Jul 24: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Monday warned that government may abort Suspension of Operation (SoO) if militant groups involved in the agreement continue to violate the ground rules.

“If the militants under SoO continue to indulge in illegal activities and harassment to the civilians, government may be compelled to withdraw the agreement signed with them,” Singh said in the house of the Manipur Assembly.

Singh was referring to an agreement signed in 2008 between the Centre, the state government and Kuki based underground groups operating in the Manipur.

The agreement has been extended periodically since then.

The agreement had failed because the authori-

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AGARTALA, Jul 24 (Agencies): Around 300 contractual teachers from Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) on Monday threatened to sit for hunger strike on August 9 if they are not made regular.

The teachers from different parts of the state assembled and stirred in front of Education Department at Office Lane in Agartala today since morning and continued till noon. A delegation among them even submitted a memorandum to SSA director. “We are agitating for our regularization since many days. The authority didn’t pay heed to us.

Even our pay scale is much lesser compared to other northeastern states like Assam, Nagaland, Manipur.

We have given ultimatum to fulfill our demand by August 8, or else, from the next day, we would sit for hunger strike,” an agitator said.

When contacted, joint director of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), A. Das said they would forward the demands of the SSA teachers to the Education Minister.

The rest would depend on the government.

“The teachers demanded to make them regular. We will draw the government’s attention towards their demands. Their demands would be examined and the government will take the final decision,” Das said.

Sources claimed that another section of the SSA teachers would submit memorandum to Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty regarding their regularization likely on August 7.

Guwahati, Jul 24 (Agencies): While over 80 lakh illegal foreigners are allegedly still staying in the state, Assam government has deported only 2500 illegal Bangladesh citizens from the state in past 32 years, who were declared foreigners by the various tribunals and courts during the period.

Accusing failure of the government steps to protect indigenous people of the state, Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM) on Sunday said the state government has always given red carpets to the illegal immigrants to the state.

“Immigrants from the

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Dearest Joya, You are incredible in every way.

Keep on shining and smiling.

Happy Birthday to our little Joya Happy 5th Birthday. Stay happy and healthy always and blessed you a glorious life ahead.

From Papa, Mum, Bros &

Family members

Dear Zala, A very happy 10th Birthday to you.

May God continue to shower you with blessings and may all your dreams come true. We all love you .

Abao, Ayao, Chenti and all dear ones.

Wishing you a very Happy Birth Day!!!!!!! Kherito Tsong’s……

On this day of your 8th birth Anniversary, we pray that, our Almighty God will bless you with all your happiness and blessing. Stay happy, healthy and blessed today and a glorious life ahead… May God bless you with more wisdom, knowledge, longevity …. Enjoy and Rock the day….

Your’s... Dad, Mom & Sweet Lil.. Thulunsori Tsong’s….

Dear Besuto Chuzho, Only a few parents are privileged to be blessed with a gifted son like you. Happy Birthday ! Stay happy, healthy and blessed today and a glorious life ahead. Enjoy your special day.

With love from, Friends and Teachers , Little Laureates Montessori School.

Dear Cekrokhuyi Phesa-O, Happy Birthday ! Wishing you amazing day. May you always shine throughout your life as you used to and the good lord continue to guide and bless you.

With Love from, Friends and Teachers , Little Laureates Montessori School.

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Wishing u a very Happy BIRTHDAY,The book of Proverbs 9:11 says, for through wisdom your days will be many,and years will be added to your life.

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RALAN AREA STUDENTS' UNION Congratulations !

Sir Mmhonlumo Kikon The Ralan Area Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri.Mmhonlumo Kikon on being appointed as cabinet minister. The RASU today not only feel proud but also raise our head high for achieving such a feat which is first of its kind from our area.

The RASU also expressed our sincere thanks to our Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland for inducting our Hon'ble legislature who is also our former Speaker (RASU) into the council of ministry.

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FELICITATION We t h e f a m i l y m e m b e r s w i t h immense pride extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Shisarenla Aier, D/o L. Mayang Aier & Smti. Atola Longkumer (Kohima) of Lirmen Village on being awarded the Doctorate of Philosophy (Agri.) in Horticulture specialization in Floriculture & Landscape Architecture on the topic “Efficacy of biologically & chemically synthesized silver nanoparticles for enhancing the vase life of cut flowers” conferred by the College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam.

Her thesis has been nominated for Jawaharlal Nehru Best Thesis Award and She has also won the best paper awards on various International & National Symposiums during her course of study on the following topics: (i) Nanotechnology- A next generation dynamic approach for postharvest improvement of cut flowers in India and NER. (ii) Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Curculigo capitulata extract for improvement of postharvest quality of cut flower Gerbera cv. ‘Antibes’- A Novel study. (iii) Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Perilla ocymoides for improvement of postharvest quality of cut flower Anthurium cv. ‘Fire’. (iv) Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles- A sustainable approach for improvement of postharvest quality of cut flower Rose cv. ‘First Red’.

We the family members pray & wish her a very successful and bright future.

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Around Rs 7 lakh cr to be spent on building roads by 2021-22

New Delhi, Jul 24 (IANS): It would cost around Rs seven lakh crore for development of national highways and other roads under various government schemes and proposed Phase-I of Bharatmala programme upto 2021-22, Parliament was told on Monday.

“The estimated fund requirement for development of national highways/ roads under various schemes and proposed Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana is about Rs 6,92,324 crore upto Financial Year 2021-22,” Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Mansukh Lal Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

He said the money would come from Gross Budgetary Support including national highway share of Central Road Fund cess, toll remittance, expected monetisation of national highways through Toll-Operate-Transfer route, market borrowings by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and private

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Mansukh L. Mandaviya sector investment.

“The estimated share of private sector investment and expected monetization through Toll-Operate-Transfer route during this period are about Rs 1,06,000 crore and about Rs 34,000 crore respectively; which together form about 20.22 percent of total estimated fund requirement of Rs 6,92,324 crore,” he said.

Rs 62.99 cr spent on plastics for highways since 2012

The government has spent only Rs 62.99 crore

since 2012 out of the allocated Rs 159.6 crore on research, development, training and quality assurance through use of waste plastics and jute in the construction of highways, Parliament was told on Monday.

In the financial year 2015-16, the ministry spent highest amount of Rs 40.90 crore against allocated amount of Rs 68.2 crore, while the 2016-17 financial year saw an expenditure of Rs 16.79 crore against the allocated amount of Rs 83 crore, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Mansukh L. Mandaviya said.

In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, he said that in the financial year 2014-15, the ministry spent only Rs 4.65 crore against allocation of Rs seven crore while only Rs 47 lakh was spent in 2012-13 against the allocation of Rs one crore.

Only the 2013-14 financial year saw an expenditure of Rs 14 lakh more than the allocated amount of Rs 4 lakh.

According to the government’s plan, use of waste plastic and jute in the construction of highways, especially in National Highways within 50 km periphery of urban areas with population of five lakh or more will he beneficial.

Rs 1 lakh cr of contracts given for NH upgrades

The government has awarded contracts worth over Rs 1.09 lakh crore for two- and four-laning of national highways in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Jharkhand since 2014-15, Parliament was told on Monday.

The contracts are for 297 projects amounting to Rs 1,09,043 crore, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Mansukh Lal Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

He added that altogether, the projects would spread across a total length of 13,433 kilometres of national highways in the six states.

Not a flood situation in Bengal: Mamata Ko l kat a , J UL 2 4 (AGENCIES): Due to excessive rain over last 72 hours, situation is grim but “not out of control” said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

“I did a monitoring meeting today; we are carefully observing the developments and sent relief to affected areas especially tents and blankets,” said Banerjee before leaving for one-day trip to Delhi.

She will attend the swearing in ceremony of Ram Nath Kovind and expected to meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi. Heavy rain has submerged many parts of the State but it is “yet to be a flood situation,” the Chief Minister said.

“There is water in certain low lying areas of Purulia, West Medinipur, Hooghly and Birbhum district,” she said. Labhpur in Birbhum, Arambagh in Hooghly, Ghatal in West Medinipur are some of the severely affected districts and many are displaced.

Without naming any organisations, the Chief Minister said, “They have released water and it has created the situation.”

Still no new on Indians missing in Iraq Chandigarh, Jul 24 (IANS): Families of 39 Indians, mostly from Punjab, who went missing in Iraq’s Mosul town three years ago are still keeping their fingers crossed even after Iraqi Foreign Minister on Monday said that he was not sure if the missing Indians were alive or not.

“We can only hope for the return of our loved ones. We have been going through this torture for the past over three years,” said Manjit Kaur, whose husband Dalwinder is among the missing men.

“The minister (Sushma Swaraj) told us that things are settling in Iraq and the area, where the 39 men are said to be held hostage, could be cleared in the next 2-3 months,” said Kaur, who had met her in New Delhi last week along with families of the other missing men and been assured that all efforts were being made to trace the missing men.

Visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari, who met Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi on Monday, later said: “We’re not 100 per cent sure if they’re alive or not.

We don’t know, but we’ll do our best.”

Sushma Swaraj had, earlier this month, also as-

Ibrahim al-Jaafari and Sushma Swaraj sured Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that her ministry was making all-out efforts to trace and facilitate the return of the 39 Indians.

Other affected families, who all are from poor backgrounds from different parts of Punjab, say that they have nothing but to pin hopes on the government’s and the minister’s assurances.

“The families are in a bad shape with children and old parents to fend for. Their respective bread-winners, who had gone to Iraq to earn money are not safe.

The families are hardly able to sustain themselves despite government help,” said Balbir Singh, friend of one of

the missing persons.

Meanwhile, a Punjab government official said that they were in touch with the External Affairs Ministry “to ensure that all efforts are made to trace the missing Indians and to get them back home safely”.

A man from Punjab, Harjit Masih, who escaped from the clutches of IS terrorist organisation in June 2014 had claimed that all 39 Indian nationals who were taken hostage on June 11, 2014 in Mosul town had been killed.

However, the External Affairs Ministry had maintained that it had no information confirming that they were dead.

20 world class research institutions Solar energy for residential sector to become cheaper coming up, says Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar and teaching institutions for research and innovation across the country, which had been announced last years.

Javdekar also said that these institutions will pave the way for real research and innovation. He pointed out that it is the way the world

has grown. “We need to grow. Today we have the concept of learning in diversity. Students from many countries come together, learn and do research together,” he said.

He also said that professors from different countries also join them.

“Foreign professors as well as Indian professors will make these world class institutes really world class.

We will be calling them the Indian Institutes of Eminence,” Javdekar said.

He also opined that after ten years, these ‘20 world class institutions’ are supposed to get that world class status. “They will be acclaimed and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world,” he said.

Parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan face flood fury

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AHMEDABAD/JAIPUR, JUL 24 (AGENCIES): Military was on Monday called out to help in relief and rescue operations in some districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan after copious rains caused floods, leaving thousands of people marooned, officials said.

A woman and her daughter were killed when the jeep they were travelling in was washed away by strong currents over a bridge across a canal in Kherwada police station limits in Udaipur in Rajasthan where downpour has resulted in inundation in Jalore, Pali and Sirohi districts.

Army and Air Force contingents have been rushed in to assist in relief and rescue operations. Four MI-17V5 helicopters were conducting sorties from bases in Jamnagar, Jodhpur and Phalodi. Incessant rain has thrown normal life out of gear in several areas in the three districts of otherwise parched Rajasthan, hitting road and rail transport. Two trains were terminated in Jodhpur Railway Division following waterlogging on Bhiladi-Samdari section.

Torrential rains pounding north Gujarat have caused flood in Banaskantha and Patan districts, prompting authorities to declare a state-wide “high alert” and call out Army, Air Force and NDRF teams for assistance. About 2,200 people have been shifted to safer places and 460

marooned people rescued, officials said.

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who reviewed the situation with top officials, said the problem has been compounded by heavy rains in neighbouring Rajasthan which led to surge in water levels of rivers and dams in Gujarat.

Video footages showed even large vehicles like trucks stuck in flood water which entered several homes in the two districts. Banaskantha and Patan districts are hugely affected due to heavy rains in north Gujarat and Rajasthan. Dantiwada and Sipu dams are overflowing, and due to the release of water from the dams, people living in low-lying areas have been shifted to safer places, he said.

So far, 1,526 people in Banaskantha, about 500 in Patan, and over 200 in Kalol in Gandhinagar have been shifted.

The administration is making arrangements for distributing food packets to those hit, Rupani said.

As many as 462 people have been rescued in the affected areas and the state has been put on high alert due to the heavy rains, Rupani said. One column of the Army, roughly about 100 personnel, has been rushed to the flood-hit areas from Dhrangdhara to assist the National Disaster Response Force in evacuating people and reaching relief to them.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 229 Dimapur, Tuesday, JuLy 25, 2017

Striking a balance

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ranab Mukherjee, the 13th President of India who was sworn-in on July 25, 2012, demits office after a crowning a political career of over five decades of exemplary service to the nation in Government as well as Parliament. Pranab served at different times as Foreign, Defence, Commerce and Finance Minister. He was elected to the Upper House of the Parliament (Rajya Sabha) five times from 1969 and twice to the Lower House of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) from 2004. He was not only a politician but also an economist, a writer and a thinker. His contributions are as numerous as his experience. During his tenure as finance minister etc during the period 2004-2012, Mukherjee was instrumental in spearheading critical decisions of the Government on a range of issues such as Administrative reforms, Right to Information, Right to Employment, Food Security, Energy Security, Information Technology and telecommunication, setting up of UIDAI, Metro Rail etc. through Chairmanship of over 95 Groups of Ministers constituted for the purpose. In seventies and eighties, he was instrumental in setting up the Regional Rural Banks (1975) and the EXIM Bank of India as well as National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (1981-82). Mukherjee was also author of a modified formula for resource sharing between the Centre and the States in 1991 which came to be known as the Gadgil - Mukherjee formula. A prolific reader, Mukherjee has authored several books on the Indian Economy and on Nation Building. The many awards and honours conferred on him include India’s second highest civilian award, Padma Vibhusan in 2008, the Best Parliamentarian Award in 1997 and Best Administrator in India Award in 2011. Pranab Mukherjee will be remembered for having missed the job of prime minister twice despite being the seniormost. Instead of choosing Mukherjee who was elected to the Lok Sabha, Sonia chose Dr Manmohan Singh over Pranab Mukherjee. Even after the 2008 Lok Sabha election, Sonia persisted with Manmohan whose stock was running low since he was again not a member of the Lok Sabha. By 2012 Pranab Mukherjee should have been made to take over as prime minister and Dr.Manmohan Singh sent to Rashtrapati Bhavan as pre-retirement bonus. However Sonia persisted and the Congress was left without a helmsman for the 2014 Lok Sabha election. As president Pranab Mukerjee was more than capable of understanding the nuances of national politics. He spoke his heart out on many issues even if they might have made the Modi government unhappy. In January 2015, President Pranab couldn’t have been more direct in his criticism of the government when he cautioned the government against bypassing Parliament and asked it to take the ordinance route only in “compelling circumstances”. President Pranab Mukherjee also had a message for the Opposition when he asked them to take the route of “debate, discussion and dissent” and not disruption. In an environment of majoritarianism, Pranab Mukherjee struck a balance. Though the president is a rubber stamp, yet it did not stop Mukherjee from calling a spade a spade. He had ensured the government was reminded time and again of its duties as enshrined in the constitution of India. Hopefully the next incumbent at Rasina Hill will take a leaf out of Mukherjee’s book.

DailyDevotion His Nature and Our Motives …unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

—Matthew 5:20 The characteristic of a disciple is not that he does good things, but that he is good in his motives, having been made good by the supernatural grace of God. The only thing that exceeds right-doing is right-being. Jesus Christ came to place within anyone who would let Him a new heredity that would have a righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees. Jesus is saying, “If you are My disciple, you must be right not only in your actions, but also in your motives, your aspirations, and in the deep recesses of the thoughts of your mind.” Your motives must be so pure that God Almighty can see nothing to rebuke. Who can stand in the eternal light of God and have nothing for Him to rebuke? Only the Son of God, and Jesus Christ claims that through His redemption He can place within anyone His own nature and make that person as pure and as simple as a child.

The purity that God demands is impossible unless I can be remade within, and that is exactly what Jesus has undertaken to do through His redemption.

No one can make himself pure by obeying laws. Jesus Christ does not give us rules and regulations— He gives us His teachings which are truths that can only be interpreted by His nature which He places within us. The great wonder of Jesus Christ’s salvation is that He changes our heredity. He does not change human nature— He changes its source, and thereby its motives as well.

Quotes

Tell me and I forget.

Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin

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great deal of thought should go into what you eat when you are pregnant.

After all, the food you eat will decide what allergies your child will have, the diseases it will be prone to, even its mental and physical abilities. Because your immune system is suppressed during pregnancy (which helps your body not attack your growing baby), you’re more susceptible to foodborne illnesses.

Associations of nutritionists, and medical centres like the Mayo Clinic usually agree on what foods should be avoided during pregnancy: There is a great deal of research on why red meat should not be eaten during pregnancy. A study done by Harvard School of Public Health found that one additional daily serving of red meat in participants’ diets raised the risk of total mortality by 13% 20%. Another study has shown why it is important for pregnant women to reduce their red meat intake to benefit the health of both themselves and their growing babies. This study looked at the pregnancies of a large group of women between 1991 and 2001.

The researchers found that women with the highest intake of animal protein had a much greater risk of developing gestational diabetes (GDM) than those with the lowest intake. Findings showed that substituting 5% of animal protein for vegetable protein could cut the risk of GDM in half.

Precooked meats, like ham, sausages, luncheon meat, turkey, chicken, roast beef, prosciutto, hot dogs, bacon, salami, refrigerated

pâtés and meat spreads, smoked meat, and bologna, can be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta to infect the baby. Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labelled as lox, nova style, kippered or jerky should be avoided for the same reason.

Listeria causes a condition called listeriosis.

Most people don’t get sick when they eat food contaminated with listeria. But healthy pregnant women are more likely to become dangerously ill from it.

You can pass listeriosis to your baby while you’re pregnant. This can cause miscarriage, still births, premature births, low birth weight, and life-threatening infections, like bacteria in the blood and meningitis.

Toxoplasma is a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis. Most people don’t notice when they have it, but if you get infected during pregnancy, the infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or neurological damage.

Salmonella bacteria are more likely to cause serious illness when you’re pregnant. In some cases, the high fever, vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration could cause preterm labour or even a miscarriage.

Poultry can be equally contaminated.

The recommended daily protein requirement for pregnant women is around 71 grams per day.

This can be averaged out over a week. Enough protein can easily be obtained by consuming legumes, beans, nuts, tofu.

Mercury is released into the air by power plants, cement plants, chemical

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Eating healthy and industrial manufacturers. It is used in thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent lights. When these items end up in a landfill, the mercury is released.

When mercury settles into water, bacteria convert it into a form called methylmercury. Fish absorb methylmercury from the water they swim in and the organisms they eat. Methylmercury binds tightly to the proteins in fish muscle and remains there even after the fish is cooked.

Your body easily absorbs methylmercury from fish – and when you’re pregnant, methylmercury crosses the placenta.

Many studies have shown that exposure even to low doses of methylmercury during pregnancy can impair a baby’s growing brain and nervous system.

The results can range from mild to severe. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cognitive skills, like memory and attention, language, motor skills, and vision, may be affected.

Women who are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant, or nursing, need to pay particular attention.

While doctors abroad differentiate between fish that cannot be eaten - shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish, tuna, striped bass, bluefish, sea bass, golden snapper, marlin,

amberjack, mackerel, walleye – and that which can, I would recommend not touching fish at all because it is unlikely that one type of fish would ingest mercury at such high levels and another species not have it at all.

Many water bodies in India, specially the major rivers, are contaminated with industrial pollutants.

Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These are long lasting poisoners of the body and you expose your unborn child to major cancer risks.

The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent algae-related infections.

Raw shellfish and certainly, sushi, should be avoided altogether during pregnancy. Both, the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration, recommend that pregnant women only eat fish and shellfish that has been cooked to 145 degrees F. Raw or undercooked eggs, or any foods that contain raw eggs, should be avoided because of the potential exposure to

salmonella. In order to destroy the bacteria, eggs need to be cooked until the yolks and whites are firm.

That means no soft-boiled, scrambled, poached, overeasy, or runny eggs. Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream, custards, and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs. Do not eat any salads with eggs outside your home and make sure you don’t eat any food which has eggs in it which have been kept for over a day.

Soft cheeses may contain listeria. Avoid soft cheeses, such as feta, Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and locally made cheeses, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. Unpasteurized milk may contain listeria. For the same reason do not buy or eat paneer outside the house, as it is likely not to have been pasteurized.

70% of India’s antibiotics are fed to animals grown for meat. In fact, most livestock in the world are treated with antibiotics.

Only meat and poultry labelled organic or “no antibiotics added” come from livestock raised without these drugs.

If you eat this meat you will pass on some antibiotics to your child. The main concern about eating antibiotic-laced meat, or poultry, is that it could contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The child will be vulnerable its entire life to bacteria that it cannot combat.

What do the doctors recommend? At least five portions of fruits and vegetables, beans, peas, nuts, lentils, flaxseed oil,

whole grains, should be eaten daily; fatty, sugary foods, including crisps, fizzy drinks, biscuits and cakes, should only be eaten in small amounts or avoided altogether. Avoid caffeine during the first three months to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body.

This can result in water and calcium loss. Some research shows that large amounts of caffeine are associated with miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms in infants. There is no amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregnancy. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can interfere with the healthy development of the baby.

I would recommend giving up milk during this period and while nursing.

Studies done in Oxford show that the children of mothers who did not drink milk during their pregnancies had no allergies at all – as compared to the myriad allergies that children who had been exposed to prenatal cow/buffalo milk.

All studies show a link between milk and cancer, reproductive disorders, early puberty, even acne.

A pregnant woman is particularly vulnerable to hormonal changes caused by milk. I would replace milk with green vegetables.

The world ahead is tough. Give your child a fighting chance by eating healthy while you have custody of them in your womb. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www. peopleforanimalsindia. org

Post-mortem

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he political imbroglio that has been going on in our state does not speak ill of our political leaders alone but reveals the blunder of voters as a whole. We have elected leaders we deserve. None of us can deny that our leaders procured their leadership and thus these leaders do not regard the might of public franchise. Wherever and whenever a leader buys his way to leadership, the first and foremost priority to serve the public is lost and such system of leadership can only bring corruption that leads to class system of rich and poor. Leaders chosen from might of money and muscle power can never be a selfless leader, the office he or she holds will definitely be dragged into partiality, injustice etc and that is where we are today.

Recently, in a Facebook post an MLA from Assam was photographed carrying a bag of rice on his back to help the flood victims! He is Rupjyoti Kumar, MLA of Mariani Assam. The post quipped, ‘Can Naga MLAs do like them ? ‘ I commented, “Never even in our dreams “.

At the most what I can imagine of our hon’ble and most hon’ble MLAs in such a situation is; get down from a car worth Rs. 25 lakh and above, door will be opened by someone, walk under the shed of an umbrella held by someone probably a chamcha, dark glasses, will walk around few steps for a while, utter some measures to be taken and forget or distribute some articles with news flash in all dailies next day. Dimapur is under flood in many localities, bridges have collapsed, some on the verge, landslide here and there ! Have the local MLAs visited these affected places ? Have they convened meetings to discuss ways and means to tackle these situations? It’s the duty of concerned departments to extend help and support but it is the bounden duty of local MLAs to highlight the plight of localities. If MLAs can’t prioritise at such calamities he is not responsible enough to represent the area and the people. The lifeline of Dimapur, the Dhansiri bridge between Purana Bazar and Burma camp is not reliable. If you happen to stand or halt for a while when vehicles move you will feel the bridge shake ! I don’t think it is technology? Beware !

All the political instability

Quo vadis

that is going on in our state is a blessing in disguise. All these years public have been literally blind, dumb and numb but after the tamasha our very own MLAs have awakened us and we should be grateful to them for revealing their true colour. The recent tussle of MLAs must have reminded everyone our childhood days of siding and quarrelling to gain numbers, I have to thank them for bringing back memories of yore.

Regards the episode of taking shelter in Kaziranga, this is the most foolish thing our MLAs have shown us in this century. If our MLAs think that Kaziranga is the right place to make decisions why not remain there and serve the people of Assam (but I doubt they need you). If they think that evading forceful confinement or avoiding pressure from one group was the reason, they are the cowards of this decade. Nobody can forcibly make you side a party if your conscience is clear and you stand by principle but if you know that you are fickle and accept the truth that you can be bought or coerced, you may run away and for that I pity you. But if I were an MLA I will still avoid Kaziranga and instead take shelter somewhere in the constituency where elected! In conclusion to Kaziranga episode you have created history and for information the resort where you spend your running days the very resort is well inside the Kaziranga National Park which is a world heritage site and is under pressure to be shut down. And Kaziranga holds 57% of the world water buffalos....avoid adding one and be a part of them !

Coming back to our state politics, the 12th NLA have become the most confusing and most students in future will struggle to answer GK questions and posterity will remember this batch of MLAs for all odds.

This NLA MLAs have also also done the greatest injustice to Dr. Shürhozelie Liezetsu. We all know that this seasoned politician have partially retired from active politics and have not contested the last election. He had neither the ill intention to fragment the party (NPF) instead have saved twice the crisis of breakdown when tussle of leadership arose.

As we all know he was not an elected member but to save the

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ministry from crumbling and to bring normalcy at that point of time accepted the request to hold the fort as CM. I don’t think he was overjoyed to accept the hot seat when the streets were burning and innocent bloodshed and the whole state was explosive!

Yet he accepted the request to save the ministry and to save the situation. But the most unceremonious thing that happened was the very MLAs who mandated him to the chair backstabbed him after public upheaval subsided.

No human is perfect and the veteran politician might have also committed mistakes but it is more shameful when the MLAs used his service when needed and discard him when they found greener pastures ! The opposing group have used high sounding terms of nepotism, autocratic way of functioning etc but have not made the public known the mistakes he has committed. To my laymen understanding the fear of accountability, probe into the infamous Pillai scam, SK oil, rice scam etc could be valid reasons for the backstab. The other reason is luring gullible MLAs with fat portfolios and greener pastures.

However, one blunder our than CM committed was alleviating his son (ex MLA) to the post of Advisor to CM with cabinet rank and status. The ex MLA have also later refused the post but the damage was done. The very instance of a son becoming an advisor to the father finds no place in our Naga society nor tradition and this could be the igniting factor of the fall. Whoever have convinced the veteran politician to take this step have made a very costly blunder.

But whatsoever, uncle Shürhozelie, I for one am so happy that you made those cowards run helter skelter like bitten dogs with contracted tails between the hind legs ! For now the game is numbers but come next election the public are a wiser lot. Let every Naga who have brains and don’t want to further suffer realize that choosing selfish, opportunistic leader is no one’s fault but our fault. It is time we call a spade a spade. Let us vote for change awake Naga youths ! Enough is enough. It is time for change, let us be the factor of change! Quo vadis?

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otto: Economic Empowerment of Dimapur Naga (Nagas of Nagaland) Youth.

Area of administration: Dimapur District.

Aims and Objective: 1. To promote: i). Naga established business in Dimapur to scale up for job employment opportunity and mutual benefit. ii). Arrange seed money for potential start up business ideas in a group of 100 skilled and unskilled youth. iii). Invite Naga investor to invest in potential start up business for job employeement for mutual benefit. iv). Arrange unorganized unskilled and skilled youth into an organized sector for guarantee income generation. v). Tap the potential business opportunity available in Dimapur District.

2. Provide skill upgradation for unskilled and skilled educated youth.

3. Implementation and Job opportunity in coordination with Dimapur whole seller.

4. Bringing Nagas of Nagaland youth under one umbrella for a better future.

Therefore on behalf of Dimapur Naga youth front(DNYF), request the respective tribal hohos in Dimapur ,to assist us without which our Noble goal will be hard to achieve .The DNYF is open to all the Naga youth unemployed ,who wants to venture into business world and those Naga established business to scale up and those Naga investor who wants to help our Naga unemployed youth.

Media Cell, Dimapur Naga Youth front (DNYF).

Reader’s Post Kohima town roads – an exception

Sir,

It is very disheartening to see and read about the pathetic road conditions all over Nagaland. But for the people living towards High School and Bible College side of town in Kohima, we are the fortunate few who have enjoyed good roads for the past few years. Hats off to the contractor and the concerned department for maintaining this stretch so well for all these years. Presently the concerned department is reconstructing the drainage system on this stretch. Our only request is that they carry out the construction properly and neatly, and not to fill the side of the drains with earth (or atleast plaster that portion after filling up) since it messes up and depreciates the dust-free road. Hopefully more roads of this quality will be constructed in Nagaland.

Neilo Rengma, High School Area Kohima

Sir,

Traffic jam in Dimapur

Dimapur traffic has become a real menace with the blockage of road/bridges plus deplorable road condition. One may not understand unless you experience the bane of sitting in traffic gearing a snail race! Believe me I took 4 hours to drive the other day to reach home from Khermahal to 4th Mile, (30 Mints drive).

The congestion of the road condition becomes highly threat to emergency services plus social events thank God School Children’s are in off these days (Summer break).

I therefore request everyone to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION at this point humbly rather than tight up your car in traffic jam for Public Transportation is more cheaper and therefore it will make our traffic free flow.

Yimtiyongdang, 4th Mile Dimapur

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

LS Speaker suspends 6 Cong MPs

Social Welfare deptt informs differently-abled students DIMAPUR: Directorate of Social Welfare, Kohima has informed students with disability that scholarships provided to eligible differently-abled students under the scholarships schemes of pre- matric, post- matric and top class education are being implemented through the national scholarship portal (NSP 2.0) (www.nsp.gov.in).

The department has informed that the time for registration/verification for fresh application are: Registration for pre-matric scholarship for classes IX-X from June 1 to September 30 and verification up to October 31; registration for post matric scholarship class XI to master degree or diploma level from June 1 to October 31 and verification upto November 30; registration for top class education post for post graduate degree or diploma in 197 notified institutions of excellence from June 1 to October 31 and verification upto November 15.

For renewal application: registration of pre matric scholarship for students/post matric scholarship/top class education from June 1 to July 30 of any year and verification upto August 31 of any year. For more information one has been asked to contact directorate of Social Welfare, Kohima at 7085843028.

commandant NCC Group HQ Kohima; state commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides, Kohima; administrator, Kohima Municipal Council; chief engineer, PWD (Housing) Kohima; station director, Doordarshan/AIR Kohima; CMO Kohima; district sports officer, Kohima; DPRO Kohima; district education officer Kohima; district cultural officer Kohima; executive engineer PHE/ Power/PWD (Secretariat Complex) Kohima; secretary Indian Red Cross Kohima; regional transport officer, Kohima; president, Nagaland Contractors & Supplies Union, Nagaland Police Service Association, Puliebadze Club, Lions Club, Royal Club, Classic

court, and the court has also dismissed it. I feel really sorry that they could stoop down to this level in this election also,” Naidu told reporters. Union Minister and senior BJP leader Ananth Kumar said whatever allegations Ramesh has tried to level are “baseless and unsubstantiated”.

Ramesh did not give any proof to back up his allegations beyond giving the sequence of events allegedly involving Naidu and his family members.

At a news conference here, Ramesh also alleged that on June 20, 2017, the Telangana government issued a “secret order” exempting the “Swarna Bharat Trust” of Naidu’s daughter from paying development charges of more than Rs 2 crore to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.

Mon dist population SC to examine abortion plea campaign concludes DIMAPUR: Mon district observed the World Population Day (WPD) as a population stabilization fortnight campaign from June 27 to July 24, divided into two phases of the mobilisation week and population fortnight, also called as the family health mela week.

During the camp as the IEC (Information, Education and Communication) team played its role by setting up effective sessions of Inter personal Communication (IPC) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) in order to give the women, men

DC Kohima convenes meeting

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan has informed that a meeting would be held on July 26, 11 a.m at DC’s conference hall for work distribution and ground arrangements and also chalk out the programme for the ensuing Independence Day celebration at Kohima.

The following officials have been requested to attend the meeting without fail: Director, Youth Resources & Sports, Kohima or her representatives; Director Art & Culture Kohima or his representatives; commandant 4th NAP, Thizama; commandant 3rd Assam Rifles Kohima; sr. superintendent of police Kohima; commandant CRPF/BSF/Home Guards;

New Delhi, JUL 24 (AGENCIES): The Congress on Monday sought to embarrass NDA vice-presidential candidate M. Venkaiah Naidu by raising the issue of alleged irregularities in land deals involving him and his family members and demanded answers since he always spoke of transparency and probity.

AccusingNaidu of land grab in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district that was reserved for the poor, destitute and landless, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh saidNaidu was “forced” to return this land after public protests and political pressure.

Ramesh’s allegations, Naidu, until recently Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Urban Development, said all these things have been answered and mentioned earlier. “Some people went to

DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): In view of the bye-election to the 10-Northern Angami–I (ST) Assembly Constituency under Kohima district, on July 29, 2017, it has been notified that all establishments including government offices and shops would remain closed in the area falling under the said constituency on the day of poll.

In a notification, additional chief secretary (home), Temjen Toy, stated that paid holiday would be granted to all employees in the area of the constituency, including those electors working outside the constituency in order to enable them to participate and exercise their franchise.

DC&DEO notifies Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Election Officer (DEO) Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, has informed the political parties and candidates that no campaign can be carried out in the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of poll, for the bye election to the 10-Northern Angami-I A/C. Accordingly, DEO has informed all political functionaries, party workers, procession functionaries, campaign functionaries etc from outside the 10 Northern Angami--I A/C, who are not voters of the constituency, to leave the constituency by 4pm of July 27, 2017.

and couple, a comprehensive information about all contraceptive options and that there was support for personal decision making regarding family planning.

With the slogan, “new wave, new believe – family development through complete responsibility” (Nayi lehar, Naya Vishwas Sampoor n Zimmedari se Parivar Vikas) Mon district completed the fortnight covering 396 IUCD insertions, 150 permanent sterilisation and distributed numerous numbers of temporary contraceptive methods to all the blocks.

BJP 41 A/C...

Club, Rotary Club, Kerela Club, Gorkha Public Panchayat, Chanmari, The Green Caravan C/o Richard, Kohima Press Club, Hindu KalyanSamithi, Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch, Nagaland Voluntary Women Association, Beauty & Aesthetic Society of Nagaland, Nagaland Adventure Club, Nagaland Flying & Adventure Sports Association, The Pastors Union, Light Club Kohima, Nagaland Motorcycle Club, NAAME C/o Ruokuo Chale; president, Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry; secretary, Zila Sainik Board, Kohima and all HQ administrative officers, pol. asstt to DC, head DBs Kohima district.

(Form p-1) without the knowledge of the party. In fact, the BJP Unit 41 A/C appreciated T.R. Zeliang for inducting two BJP legislators in the cabinet as per the directive of the party high command, said party unit president Nokleam Konyak and press secretary Tingnon Konyak in a press statement.

In this regard, the BJP unit has tendered regret to the government led by chief minister T.R. Zeliang for causing inconvenience by the news report. Further, BJP unit has informed all party members to refrain from issuing any press releases without proper authorization from the party.

NEW DELHI, JUL 24 (AGENCIES): After a lower court refused to grant permission to a Chandigarh based 10-year old rape survivor to abort her 26-week fetus, the Supreme Court on Monday came to her rescue and decided to examine whether she could be allowed to terminate her unwanted pregnancy arising out of rape.

A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and justice D Y Chandrachud directed medical examination of the girl and her foetus at PGI, Chandigarh, by a medical board on July 26.

It directed Secretary of Legal Services Authority of the Union Territory to make all arrangements to bring the child to the hospital and submit the report in a sealed envelope before it on July 28 when it would a call on whether she could be allowed to undergo abortion.

“Before the matter is taken up for hearing on July 28, the Member Secretary, after having followed the pro-

cedure and obtained due permission of at least one of the parents of the child, shall have the child examined at the PGI, Chandigarh, from a Board of Doctors on July 26, so as to affirm one way or the other, whether the health of the girl child concerned, who is stated to be of the age of 10 years, and also that of the fetus, would be adversely affected, if the pregnancy is continued for the full term,” the bench said.

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, permits abortion till the foetus is 20 weeks old.

Three have been cases where rape victims approached the court to abort their unwanted pregnancies arising out of rape and the apex court has allowed their plea to terminate fetus beyond legally permissible period.

Many rape victims and women, who discover serious problem with their pregnancy after crossing 20 weeks period, have been moving the apex court seeking permission to undergo abortion.

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DIMAPUR, JUL 24 (NPN): Seithekema-C village council on Monday informed that it has strictly banned passenger busses and heavy vehicles crossing over the bridge along Patkai-Seithekema road for safety measures with immediate effect.

In a press release, village council chairman, Bei-u Thepa, said it was discovered that the bridge was unsafe for any vehicular movement as it has “developed wide crack on both side of the end to the eroding foundation.”

The village authority has also appealed to the responsible department to pay heed and take up necessary works at the earliest since the road was crucial bridge for the college and the only lifeline for the village and other adjoining villages.

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of the House. The members raised slogans in the Well of the House during Zero Hour and tore and threw papers towards the Speaker’s chair.

The Lok Sabha had been off to a stormy start since morning, with leader of the Congress legislative

Kumar reiterated the government’s position put on record in the Rajya Sabha

by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that the government condemned violence in the name of cow and vigilantism attached to it.

Opposition members, however, demanded a discussion on the issue.

Some papers were torn and thrown towards the Well of the House.

At this, Speaker Mahajan adjourned the House till 2 p.m. In the interim, she suspended the six MPs. This is not the first time Ms. Mahajan is suspending Opposition members. In July 2015, she suspended 25 Congress MPs for five days for causing disruption.

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New Delhi, JUL 24 (AGENCIES): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday suspended Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi, Sushmita Dev, Ranjeet Ranjan, Adhir Choudhary, K Suresh and M K Raghavan for five days for disrupting the proceedings

party Mallikarjuna Kharge demanding a discussion on mob lynchings. The party had moved an adjournment motion for the same but it was denied.

As Opposition members protested loudly, Ms. Mahajan said she would like too see “how much indiscipline was possible.”

She asked Mr Kharge to tender a notice for a discussion on gau rakshaks and lynching. Trinamool Congress’ Saugata Roy also demanded a discussion on the issue.

Through the din, Treasury members Meenakshi Lekhi and Nishikant Dubey raised certain disclosures on the Bofors gun deal by a television channel. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth

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LoK Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday suspended six Congress MPs for creating chaos in the lower house.

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is a fundamental right of every citizen in a case that could have implications for the country’s biometric identity programme. Activists, lawyers and politicians have challenged the government over the legal basis of the Aadhaar priogramme, while the apex court will decide if the system should be thrown out or modified.

The Aadhaar unique ID authority has collected fingerprints, iris and facial scans, as well as addresses, phone numbers and personal details of more than 1.1 billion citizens. The data of each person is linked to a unique 12-digit identification number.

On the sidelines of the event here on Monday, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra told reporters that Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) will not have to give details of their bank accounts held outside the country while filing their income tax returns, provided they are not seeking refunds.

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its revenue market share from 3-4 per cent to over 10 per cent in 2018. We expect most of this increase to come from new revenue generated by the expansion of the 4G market,” it said.

The monthly tariff will impact revenue market share of incumbents such as Bharti Airtel, but the older companies can also benefit through this as Jio’s moves can help raise data usage and average spending across the market.

Despite this move, the agency retained its negative outlook on the sector, which has been impacted hugely by the entry of Jio. “Jio is likely to roll out other offers to increase its subscriber base over the next two years, and incumbents are likely to continue to respond with price cuts, discounts and promotions of their own,” the report said, adding Jio’s revenue market share is lower on aggressive pricing.

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customers will have to pay a refundable deposit of Rs 1,500 to get a smartphone with an 4G connection.

Fitch said the handset will attract first-time 4G users and help Jio gain revenue market share. Jio handset is likely to quickly replace 2G handsets in rural areas, where smartphones had previously been out of reach for many potential customers, it said, adding the country’s Internetadoption rate is among lowest in Asia-Pacific on high prices and a lack of fixed-broadband networks in rural areas.

The agency said the industry revenue declined 15.6 per cent on a yearon-year basis to USD 6.1 billion for the March 2017 quarter and added that the monthly tariff of Rs 153 is 50 per cent above the current average revenue per rural user which should help industry revenue.

“Jio is likely to boost

New Delhi, Jul 24 (IANS): In the backdrop of the debate generated by the appeals on Aadhaar being currently heard by the Supreme Court on whether privacy is a fundamental right, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said privacy cannot be touted as an excuse not to comply with one’s legal obligation on tax matters.

“Taxes are the backbone of any economy. In India, the mindset of the people on taxes is gradually changing and they want that no one should be exempt from tax,” Jaitley told Income Tax (I-T) Department employees at an event here to mark Income Tax Day 2017.

“Privacy cannot be made an excuse for noncompliance,” he said, exhorting the Department officials to expand the tax base in a non-intrusive manner.

The I-T Department has made quoting the Aadhar Unique ID number mandatory in filing income tax return from July 1.

The Supreme Court is considering whether privacy

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I, Miss Ethel Sarki (new name) have changed my name Ethel Achami (old name) d/o Nandan Achami (father) and Roma Achami (mother) to Ethel Sarki (new name) d/o Nandan Singh Sarki (father) and Roma Sarki (mother).

Sworn on 5th July 2017 before the Notary Public, Dimapur, Nagaland.

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I, Miss. Dune Domeh, D/o Salonyi Domeh of Zhavame Village, Dist. Phek am applying for duplicate copy of Class 12 Mark sheet bearing Regd. No. 08932, Roll. No. 1422696 and year 2014 as I have lost my original document on 11/07/2017 while travelling in a bus.

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This is to declare that I, Ms. Holika Sukhalu have lost my original Admit Card of the ICSE examination 2006 issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.

The details of which are :Name of examination ICSE - 2006 Index No - T/6362/082 Name of School : The Assam Valley School Balipara Sonitpur, Assam.

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Mumbai, Jul 24 (PTI): The cheap 4G handset offer from Reliance Jio is “likely” to help the company add 100 million more subscribers and take its revenue market share to 10 per cent by 2018 and help reverse the falling industry revenue trend, says a report.

“Reliance Jio’s plan to introduce a cheap 4G handset from September will accelerate Internet adoption and should help reverse the recent decline in telcos’ revenue,” Fitch said in a note today.

“The cheap handset would add 3-4 per cent (or around USD 950 million) to annual industry revenue if adopted by at least 100 million subscribers, which appears likely,” the report said.

RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani had last weekend told shareholders that the company would introduce handsets with an “effective” price of Re 0 where the

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is forecast “to pick up further in 2017 and 2018, in line with the April 2017 forecast.

It added: “While activity slowed following the currency exchange initiative, growth for 2016 -- at 7.1 per cent -- was higher than anticipated due to strong government spending and data revisions that show stronger momentum in the first part of the year.” According to the WEO update, inflation in advanced economies remains subdued and generally below target and has been declining in several emerging economies such as Brazil, India and Russia too.

It further said economic activity in both advanced and emerging and developing economies is forecast to accelerate in 2017 to 2 per cent and 4.6 per cent, respectively, with global growth projected to be 3.5 per cent, unchanged from the April forecast.

Following are the interbank forex and RBI rates: (In Rs per unit) Unit Interbank RBI Reference US Dollar 64.34/35 US Dollar Rs.64.4494 Pound Sterling 83.85/87 Euro Rs 75.1287 Euro 74.92/94 Japanese Yen(100) 58.09/11

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NEW DELHI, Jul 24 (PTI): India will stay ahead of China in growth sweepstakes in 2017 as well as 2018, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) while retaining the country’s GDP forecast at 7.2 per cent for the current fiscal.

According to IMF’s World Economic Outlook Update, India’s growth is projected to accelerate to 7.7 per cent in 2018-19, from 7.2 per cent forecast for 2017-18.

While the IMF has retained India’s growth estimate as provided in the World Economic Outlook (WEO) in April, in the case of China, the forecast has been marginally raised to 6.7 per cent in 2017 and 6.4 per cent in 2018 from earlier projections.

India, however will continue to grow faster than China in 2017 as well as 2018.

Growth in India, the multilateral agency said,

Jio’s cheap handsets may reverse revenue decline trend

New Delhi, Jul 24 (IANS): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval for the Vodafone-Idea merger.

According to sources, the CCI has sent approval letters to both Idea Cellular and Vodafone India.

Vodafone India and Aditya Birla Group-promoted Idea Cellular on March 20 announced their much-awaited amalgamation. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, will be its Chairman.

“Vodafone Group and Idea Cellular announced they have reached an agreement to combine their operations in India (excluding Vodafone’s 42 per cent stake in Indus Towers) to create India’s largest telecom operator,” a joint statement by the companies had earlier said.

“The combined company would become the leading communications provider in India with almost 400 million customers, 35 per cent customer market share and 41 per cent revenue market share,” it added. The merger will create an entity with over Rs 80,000 crore revenue.

“Vodafone will own 45.1 per cent of the combined company after transferring a stake of 4.9 per cent to the promoters of Idea and/or their affiliates for Rs 3,874 crore in cash concurrent with the completion of the amalgamation,” the statement said.

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gates on national highways to increase the digital payment transactions in the country,” Hota added.

Meanwhile, Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) App has crossed 16 million downloads and four million active customer base by end of June 2017. BHIM App is a common platform across the nation for making simple, easy and quick payments. “ Tr a n s a c t i o n s v i a BHIM App is witnessing growth with each passing month since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30, 2016. Download numbers breaching 16 million mark is a remarkable achievement towards digital transactions and creating a less-cash society,” he said. Currently, the 1.3 version of the app is available on Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Soon a new update (Version 1.4) of the app will be launched.

sets (NPAs) of banks have risen to over Rs 9 lakh crore and the RBI is now being given power to refer these cases to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board, he added.

He demanded the Bill to be sent to a parliamentary committee.

Jaitley responded that the objections raised by Roy had nothing to do with the introduction of the Bill.

“The issues raised by him can be discussed when the Bill comes up for discussion,” the Minister said, after which it was introduced in the house.

Last month, the RBI identified 12 large loan defaulters who account for 25 per cent of the total NPAs, or bad loans, in the banking sector.

Action has already begun under the Insolvency and Bankr uptcy Code against some of these defaulters, including Essar Steel, Bhushan Steel and Bhushan Power and Steel.

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Hota said Google has requested the Reserve Bank of India to consider the firm’s application to integrate its digital payment service, Android Pay, with UPI. With the Union government targeting Rs 25 billion digital transactions this financial year, Hota admitted that NPCI has missed the target set for the first quarter.

“We have targeted 4 billion transactions in the first quarter but achieved 3.4 billion transactions. But we are trying to achieve the shortfall in the current quarter,” he said.

Out of the 25 billion transaction target, NPCI is eying to achieve 10 billion transactions in the first half and the remaining 15 billion in the second half of the financial year.

“We are focusing on bill payment system, transit system and e-tolling at toll

New Delhi, Jul 24 (IANS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill which allows the Centre to authorise the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to direct banks to initiate recovery proceedings against loan defaulters.

The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill will replace an Ordinance that enabled this earlier.

The recovery proceedings would be under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, that provides for a time-bound process to resolve defaults.

Trinamool Congress member Saugata Roy opposed the introduction of the Bill. “It is a desperate step by a desperate government,” Roy said.

“The same RBI is being authorised to regulate banks which has till date not been able to give (the total) amount of money deposited in banks after demonetisation,” Roy said.

Non-performing as-

Vodafone-Idea US dollar ends dearer against rupee Jul 24 (PTI): The US dollar ended dearer merger gets Mumbai, against the rupee at Rs 64.34/35 and the pound sterling finished higher at Rs 83.85/87 at the close of the inCCI approval also terbank foreign exchange (forex) market here Monday.

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Bhubaneswar, Jul 24 (IANS): The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday said all co-operative banks in the country would be part of digital transactions

by March 2018.

“The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem now covers all public sector undertakings and major private banks.

We are in the process of extending the service for co-operative bank. All cooperative banks, which computerised their operation, would be part of digital transactions,” said NPCI Managing Director and CEO A.P. Hota.

UPI is currently offered by 56 banks in the country. He said technology companies such Google Inc, Facebook Inc. and WhatsApp Inc. are in talks with the NPCI to launch UPI-enabled payment on their platforms and this would significantly boost

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Venezuela crisis: Protests continue against Maduro 48-hour national shutdown

Demonstrators clash with riot security forces in Caracas, Venezuela.

The Democratic Unity coalition has raised the stakes by calling a two-day national strike for Wednesday and Thursday, after millions participated in a 24hour shutdown last week. It says it will step up its tactics if Maduro does not concede.

Young members of a self-styled “Resistance” movement said the moves outlined by the formal opposition were not tough enough, and have announced their own plan to blockade streets beginning on Monday. In various speeches on state TV over the weekend, Maduro said his government was “ready for any scenario” and blasted his foes as “terrorists” servile to Washington.

“We’re not surrendering to anyone,” he said.

The government says more than 230,000 soldiers will keep the peace next Sunday. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said election centers had been declared “zones of special protection” given “provocations” issued by some political parties. With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening economic sanctions on Venezuela, potentially aimed at the oil sector accounting for 95 percent of its export revenues, Maduro said he could count on “great friends” like China and India if needs be.

Kremlin warns against ‘harmful’ new US sanctions MOSCOW, JUL 24 (AFP): The Kremlin today warned that new US sanctions on Russia would hit the interests of both sides as Congress gears up to approved fresh punitive measures.

“We consider such a continuation of the rhetoric of sanctions counter-productive and harmful to the interests of both countries,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

In mid-June, the US Senate overwhelmingly passed tough sanctions, but the text stalled in the House of Representatives, until agreement was reached on Saturday. The House is now set to vote Tuesday on a bill that targets Russia -- for its alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election and its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 -- as well as Iran and North Korea, for its ballistic missile tests.

Initially, US President Donald Trump resisted the legislation, which would prevent him from unilaterally easing penalties against Moscow in the future -- effectively placing him under Congress’s watch.

But he seems to be left with little option but to sign off on the move as a political firestorm swirls over potential collusion between his campaign and Russia.

Peskov said the Kremlin is still waiting and watching to see if Trump will approve the measures, after White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said the US leader was weighing his decision.

C A R A C A S, J U L 2 4 (AGENCIES): Venezuela’s opposition planned to plaster election centers with banners and rally in honor of dead protesters on Monday in a final week-long push to force President Nicolas Maduro into aborting a controversial congress, reports Reuters.

The unpopular leftist leader is pressing ahead with the planned vote for a Constitutional Assembly next Sunday despite the opposition of most Venezuelans, a crescendo of international criticism, and some dissent within his ruling Socialist Party.

Critics say the assembly, whose election rules appear designed to ensure a majority for Maduro, is intended to institutionalize dictatorship in the South American OPEC nation.

But Maduro, 54, whose term runs until early 2019,

insists it is the only way to empower the people and bring peace after four months of anti-government unrest that has killed more than 100 people and further pummeled an imploding economy. “This is a crucial week for the future of our country.

Democracy, liberty and peace depend on us,” said lawmaker and protest leader Juan Andres Mejia, urging people onto the streets.

The opposition, which has now won majority backing after years in the doldrums during the rule of Maduro’s predecessor Hugo Chavez, has asked supporters to demonstrate their rejection of the new congress by gathering on Monday morning at sites that will be used to conduct Sunday’s vote.

That is to be followed by a rally in the afternoon on a Caracas street where a young protester died.

Okinawa sues Tokyo over US base relocation

20 dead, 30 injured in Pak blast

TOKYO, JUL 24 (IANS): Authorities in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa on Monday filed a fresh court case against the central government seeking suspension of ongoing construction work related to the relocation of a US military base in the region.

The fresh development in the long-running dispute between local and central authorities followed a December 2016 ruling by Japan’s Supreme Court which declared attempts by Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga to revoke his predecessor’s 2013 approval for relocation as “unlawful”, Efe news reported.

A policeman collects evidence from the crime scene after a suicide blast in Lahore, Pakistan July 24, 2017.

L A H O R E , J U LY 2 4 (PTI): A powerful suicide blast near residence-cumoffice of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Pakistan’s Lahore city today killed at least 20 people,

including policemen, and wounded 30 others.

Lahore police chief Capt (R) Amin Wains said the “target of blast was police”.

He also confirmed

that it was a suicide blast.

According to Rescue 1122, at least 20 people including policemen have been killed in the blast.

“Police and Lahore Development Authority officials were busy in removing encroachments outside the Arfa Karim Tower, located near the CM’s Model Town residence, when a powerful blast took place,” Rescue 1122 Deeba Shahnaz told PTI. Rescue teams shifted the injured to hospital.

Emergency was declared in city hospitals.

“The condition of several injures is stated to be critical” the official said.

The chief minister was in a meeting at his Model Town office when the blast took place.

At least 26 killed in Kabul car bomb claimed by Taliban KABUL, JUL 24 (AFP): At least 26 people were killed and 41 wounded today after a Taliban-claimed car bomb struck a bus carrying government employees through a Shiite neighbourhood in Kabul, raising fears of sectarian violence in the Afghan capital.

The assault came as a presidential spokesman said the Taliban also killed at least 35 civilians in an attack on a hospital in central Ghor province over the weekend.

The deadly attacks underscore spiralling insecurity in Afghanistan as the resurgent Taliban ramp up their offensive across the country, while security forces str uggle to contain them.

In today’s blast the bus was carrying employees of the ministry of mines, passing from western Kabul to the downtown ministry during rush hour, interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish told AFP. It was struck by the car bomb as it passed through a busy area of the capital that is home to many Shiite Hazaras, a persecuted ethnic minority.

An AFP photographer at the scene saw multiple bodies and wounded people in the street, surrounded by shattered glass as security forces cordoned off the area.

The bus’s charred remains were left smoking in the middle of the road as the wounded were rushed to hospitals in ambulances

Afghan security forces keep watch at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, July 24, 2017.

as well as private cars and taxis.

“It was a huge explosion, my house nearly collapsed,” a neighbourhood resident who gave his name as Mostafa told AFP, adding that the street was “filled with human f lesh and blood”.

“It was horrible,” said shopkeeper Momin. “It is a crowded area -- many of my friends and other shopkeepers are either killed or wounded.”

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast, which came just before 7 am. The group rarely claims attacks with high civilian casualties, but does frequently target government employees.

Afghan presidential spokesman Shah Hussain Murtazawi put the toll at 26 dead and 41 wounded.

At a press conference, Murtazawi also said at least 35 people were killed in the hospital attack over the

VISWEMA UNION KOHIMA

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

Gen. Secretary Miss. Wojano Kikon

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Tsalakipe Kiyephi Khakiqhi Küpüghü Aniqhi 25, 2017 Ado : 2 avelau A-ah: Tourist Lodge, Dimapur Alakhükipeu : Dr. Vihuto Asumi, B.O.D Akiyeu : Ino Jonah Achumi, B.O.D

AKÜPÜGHÜ KIKITHI

1. Ashethu kighini

: Ino Phushito Chishi, Pastor Lhomithi Baptist Church 2. Alakhümpeu tsapi : Dr. Khekugha Muru, Chairman, B.O.D 3. Ale kiphe : Ino Abel T. Asümi, Director Musicians Academy, Dimapur 4. Kiyephi khakiqhi : Ino Hekhushe Shikhu, & atsapi Alakhümpeu, Sümi Hoho 5. Khakiqhi kighini : Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, E.S, WSBAK 6. Shikimthi tsah : Ino Asü Tsütokha, Yehphettou, S.K 7. Assheho kighini : Aqqo Sümi Küküpütsa kiyehphi yeh Saghiqhi 1/8/2017 lono huthuno kiyephi kijemi wulono qulu nani. Tsala küsütsa nishi ayeh e-mail : newsdesksk@gmail.com Ph 03862-244177 Mobile : 9862143644 hipaqo lono küsütsa lunani.

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FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy the Yehemi Community Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to one of our esteemed members Shri. Hutoi Aye, son of Shri. Late Vitomo Aye on his promotion to the post of Asst. Director, Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland.

It is our fervent prayer that may the Grace of God and His blessings be showered upon him in the days to come.

(KHEKAHO AYE) Gen. Secy., YCD

(KUGHATO CHOPHY) Vice Chairman, YCD

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With much pride and thanksgiving, we the grandchildren of LATE IMYANGLUBA AIER and AYIMENLA (Lirmen) wish to express our heartfelt joy at the selection of DR. SHISARENLA AIER, daughter of L MAYANG AIER and ATOLA LONGKUMER, as subject matter specialist (Horticulture) under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland.

We also take this opportunity to congratulate her on having completed her Ph.D in Horticulture Specialization in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture on the topic "Efficacy of Biologically and Chemically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles of Enhancing the vase Life of cut Flowers" from the college of Agriculture, Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat.

As you embark on a new responsibility, we wish you luck and once again convey our hearty "Congratulations" May you be blessed always.

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The State convener of Nationalist Congress party (NCP) Nagaland State is pleased to appoint the following state office bearers with immediate affect.

State-Executive Committee (SEC) listed below:1. Dr. Rilanthung Lotha : State Vice President 2. Shri. Kuvepoyi Lohe : State Vice President I/C Phek Dist.

3. Shri. Sughoi Yipthomi : State Vice President I/C Dimapur Dist.

4. Shri. A.Benjamin Angami : State General Secy. I/C Kohima Dist.

5. Shri. Victor : State General Secretary 6. Shri. W. Zhelo Yim : State Secretary/I/C Tuensang Dist.

7. Shri. Jenibemo Odyuo : State Secretary I/C Wokha Dist.

Frontal Chiefs.

1. Dr. Rilanthung Lotha : Convener Medical Cell.

2. Shri. H. Imlong Chang : Convener Kissan Cell.

State Youth Wing 1. Shri Kezevizo Ltu Angami : S/President Youth Wing.

2. Shri Yanbemo (Martin) Humtsoe : S/Vice President Youth Wing.

3. Shri. V. Chibenthung Lotha : S/General Secy. Youth Wing.

4. Shri Micheal Sema : S/Secretary Youth Wing Vanthungo Odyuo Convener (NCP) K-2331 Nagaland, Nagaland

The office of the Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation extends heartiest congratulations to Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon on his induction as Cabinet Minister in the present Ministry.

The Organization feels that with the induction of Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon, a new dawn has come for the people of the area and urge the people to co-operate in whatever way possible to bring positive change in the constituency.

His induction as cabinet minister is a very long felt and cherished dream of the people coming to reality.

The Organization also thank Shri. T. R. Zeliang for inducting Shri.

Mmhonlumo Kikon in his ministry as cabinet minister.

Lastly, the office of LLRPO wishes Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon success in his future endeavour.

APPRECIATION

FELICITATION

The Mungya Eloe Randan Okho felicitate Miss.

Lothunglo Ezung, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Mhondamo Ezung of Mungya Village for successfully clearing the MBBS Exam Session 2017-18.

The MERO extends its heartfelt congratulations and wishes her all success in her endeavour.

NATIONALIST CONGRESS PARTY (NCP) ORDER

COLOMBO, JUL 24 (AP): The Maldivian opposition said that the military locked down parliament today on the orders of the country’s president in a bid to prevent lawmakers from taking part in a vote to impeach the parliamentary speaker.

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party said that on the orders of President Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the gates of the parliament were padlocked by members of the armed forces this morning and lawmakers “were forcibly prevented from entering the parliamentary compound.”

In a statement, the opposition party called Yameen’s action “desperate, illegal and unconstitutional.” There was no immediate comment from the government. The government spokesmen could not be reached by telephone.

A no-confidence motion against Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed was scheduled to be taken up today. The opposition says the motion has gained the support of 45 lawmakers in the 85-member house. However, an uncertainty arose when the election commission announced last week that the four members who supported the motion had lost their seats because they left the ruling party. The motion was considered a severe blow to Yameen, whose control over parliament was threatened by a new understanding between the Maldives’ former strongman and its first democratically elected president, Nasheed.

The Council members of S.M. Colony, Dimapur would like to express our profound gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner, Shri.

Kesonyu Yhome and his esteemed office for providing financial assistance to the affected flood victims of our colony.

May God bless you abundantly in your future endeavour.

OFFICE OF THE

The SMO & his staff of CHC Dhansiripar, Dimapur convey their sincere thanks to Shri. Kishore Jeedung, the Dhansiripar Village elder, for his ever-ready-to-help attitude in the hospital welfare motivated his colleagues of Railway contractors Dhansiripar Area provided extensive contribution by sanctioning two JCBs and their drivers in the complete Hospital boundary digging work on 16th July 2017. We are glad to mention that he has been helping the hospital earlier too with his JCB in compound leveling and clearances. The present boundary digging is the need of the hour to stop the continuous encroachment by the local and non-local people around ever since the free of cost land been donated by the old good -elders of the Dhansiripar Village in the past. We are also grateful to the Village elders, the VCC, GBs, Community Health Chairman of Dhansiripar, Shri.

Ringthar Jeedung and his team for showing special interest in the work, reflecting concern for the general public. We also convey our sincere gratitude to Dr. Vikato Kinimi, CMO Dimapur, for his support and encouragement to go ahead with the work as it is on most urgent need in the interest of the department and the public in general. There are lots more to be thanked since the work took dawn to dusk and many of the hospital staff and well wishers taken part in this good-will project.

Sd/Sd/Kevilhoulie Dr. Chikrozho Kezo Block Programme Manager SMO, CHC Dhansiripar, CHC Dhansiripar Block Dimapur

weekend.

All the victims were civilians, Murtazawi said, without specifying if they were patients or staff. “This is a cruel crime against humanity,” he added.

He did not elaborate, and officials say phone lines are down in Taywara district, captured by the militants over the weekend.

The Taliban have denied the claim and reports they torched the hospital, though a spokesman said parts of the building were damaged in fighting.

Ghor is a poor, mountainous province that has been relatively safe in the past but shares a border with the Taliban-infested provinces of Helmand and Farah.

Afghan forces control 59.7 per cent of the country, according to a US watchdog’s report issued in May after the winter lull in fighting, up slightly from the previous quarter.

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V.U.K elects new team:- VISWEMA UNION KOHIMA (V. U. K) has elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2017-20 led by Vikhozo Vitsu as President, Keneikrül Noswe as Vice President, V. Mato Koso as General Secretary, Mezavi Puyo as Joint Secretary, Pukül Kenna-o as Treasurer, Michael Neikha as Member (R. Khel), Viekrül Dzüne as Member (Z.Khel), Düvil Rhetso as Member (K.Khel), Visopi Zaphu as Member (P.Khel).

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Hq. Wokha Town, Nagaland CONDEMNATION

The Longsachung Village Council vehemently condemns the barbaric and gruesome acts of Lirhonthung Murry son of Late Khumkho Murry and Lolanbeni Murry daughter of Yanban Murry, both members of Wokha village who murdered Mr. Enibemo Ezung son of Mr. Yenronthung Ezung of Longsachung village in cold blood on the 17th of June 2017 at New Lio Wokha village Wokha district.

The Council also urges upon the law enforcing agencies to award befitting punishment to the culprits as per the law without any bias. The Council further extends its deepest condolence and sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Mr. Yankhosao Ezung Chairman Longsachung Village Council DC-1742

Mr. Eyingthung Ezung VDB Secretary Longsachung Village Development Board

Whole of Bollywood is fusion: Rahul Ram aim to bring together two diverse art forms- music and comedy. There will be live performances of “MusiCom” across six cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Kolkata.

Talking about the prevalence of folk music in today’s time, Ram says that nowadays many songs are being made on the folk music.

“There is folk touch, tunes and elements all over and there is a lot more of different kinds of music getting amalgamated into the Bollywood,” he said.

Ram also shared that genre of Indie-Pop is almost over now because

there is no market left for the artists for the big budget promotions.

He considers social media as the means of reaching out to lot of people.

“Earlier there was no way to reach people, we had no means of getting in touch with our fans, unless we directly had a concert but now we can directly do so with the help of social media,” he said.

The band which has rendered music for films like Anurag Kashyap’s “Black Friday”, “Peepli Live” and “Masaan”, also plans to do a Russia tour before year end.

Gal Gadot comforts emotional young fan at Comic-Con

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The young fan at-

International Children’s Film Festival India, Nagaland 2017

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he Inter national C h i l d r e n’s F i l m Festival India, Nagaland 2017 will be held from July 27 to 29, at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma from 10.00 a.m. onwards.

The Children’s Film Society of India (CFSI), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting with the support of Nagaland Board of School Education, Nagaland will be organising for the event.

Being the first edition to be arriving at Nagaland, the festival comes with the hope of bringing a range of nationally and internationally acclaimed children’s movies. “Nagaland is an interesting choice and we are hoping to bring an unforgettable experience to the children through this festival. I personally believe there is much to learn for the world from the rich cultures and heritage of the North East as there is a need to introduce the children from these parts to international cinema.” Said CFSI CEO Dr. Shravan Kumar.

The festival will be in-

augurated by Dr. Shravan Kumar, CEO, CFSI and NBSE chairman Asano Sekhose.

The inaugural ceremony will be followed by cultural performance, a Zeliang Folk Dance by Benreu Students Union, Kohima and a solo performance by HSLC examination 2017 music topper Neingusalie Yano.

NBSE chairman Asano said, “This is for the first time we are organizing International festival for our children, we are very excited to bring the world of art through films amongst our youth and hope that through this festival, the children get not only rich experiences but also gain insights to understand the world around them.”

The film festival will begin with the screening of the inaugural film Kauwboy directed by Boudewijn Koole. This Dutch film tells a story about a difficult life of a 10 year old in his family.

Every day films from different countries such as Russia, Germany, Netherlands, India etc. will be screened for children to

experience different culture through the world of movies.

Throughout the festival movies from across genres and languages will exclusively be screened for the school students apart from screening movies from regional and international directors, the festival will also serve as a platform to showcase the movies made by children from countries like Taiwan, UAE, and Belgium amongst others.

The film screenings will be followed by quiz where attractive prizes will be handed out.

With the aim to promote arts in general and film-making in particular, Rajkumar will conduct an exclusive 3 day workshop called ‘Little Director Workshop’ which will be attended by 20 children from a few selected schools in Nagaland.

A will be made movie during this workshop under the aegis of the workshop mentor Rajkumar, who has trained under Barry John and Padmini Kolhapure School of Acting and has been associated with theatres for

more than a decade. He has worked extensively with children on mentoring them to work on short films for many years.

Another delight will be the series of film making workshop where Nikhil Kulshrestha will conduct three workshops, one on each day. The workshops will be on the Grammar of film making, expressing your creativity through mobile phones and an overview on film making; Nikhil is currently based in Mumbai and has worked on several ad campaigns, TV series and on documentaries as director. With the workshop children will be able to understand basic nuances of film making.

The festival will also have series of competitions lined up for children to encourage them explore their creative sides such as Script writing competition, Story Board writing competition.

All children can participate and submit their write ups to the organizers. The winners will be awarded.

There will also be a special talk on creative expression through social media to give youth a guidance on how social media can.

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form in the national fashion arena as well as across the globe are holding auditions in the different states of the region. The Team of North East Diva will be held in Dimapur on August 27 at Hotel Acacia from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Gladrags mega model Tora Khasgir as the judge.

The selected girls will be groomed by members of national fashion industry with Shyamlee Kalra as show director, Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2014Noyonita Lodh as pageant coach and Anjali Raut as ramp walk trainer at Guwahati. The winner will get auto-entry to the finals of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017, as the pageant gratification partner is Miss India Organization.

Season 3 auditions for Northeast Dancing Best Moms held

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udition for Dancing Best Moms- ‘Ab Hain Moms ki Bari’ season-3 was held at Hotel Silhouette, Dimapur on July 23.

Speaking on the occasion, VHP women president of Nagaland and chief guest of the event Sashi Dubey encouraged the participants to

come ahead and show their talent to the world and always remember that women are never behind anyone.

Special guests for the event were Naresh Jain and Pramod Singh.

Actor and proprietor of Murti Pvt. Ltd. Munna Yadav on the occasion also encouraged the participants

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yan Gosling will soon be seen alongside Harrison Ford in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and he said it was an honour to work with an actor like ‘Indiana Jones’ star.

Gosling said he was in a constant state of nervousness while working with Ford, who is reprising his role as Rick Deckard in the sequel to the 1982 Ridley Scott-directed movie. “It’s kind of surreal to be a part of this film, because it’s such an important part of film history, and also, you know, (I’m) obviously a great admirer of Harrison’s.” “So, to get to work with him and, you know, hang out in these situations... I feel very lucky,” Gosling said.

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aparazzi” hitmaker Lady Gaga has paid a heart-wrenching tribute to Amy Winehouse on the sixth anniversary of her death.

“We all miss you and your voice Amy. Good time to remember to treat

people that we love with dignity and respect. What a talent,” Gaga captioned a photo of Winehouse on Twitter, reports mirror. co.uk.

Winehouse passed away aged 27 on July 23, 2011 due to alcohol poisoning.

BBC Music announce massive festival to replace Glastonbury next year

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I, Miss Keviseno Kate Yakhro, D/o Sakalie Yakhro, M/N Deithoseno Yakhro hereby tender my unconditional and sincere apology to Mima Village for inflicting severe sentimental hurt, embarrassment and tarnishing the image of the Village over posting in social media recently.

That on 21st July 2017 I posted on facebook in the group “The Nagas” accusing Mima Village as selling chemical injected tomatoes. (Post attached) I have intentionally made a false allegation against Mima Village by clicking and posting tomatoes which I claimed to have been chemically ripened.

That my post was baseless and unsubstantiated accusation against Mima Village and I shall not repeat such act in the future.

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to give their best.

Judges for the event were Lipika Jindal (Top 10 Finalist NE Dancing Best Moms Seassion-2) and Kingdom Dance Academy, dance teacher Karim.

The event is organized

by Murti Films Pvt. Ltd while the show is supported

by Everyday Iodized Salt.

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BC Music has an- Ireland. nounced that they’ll The four day festival be launching a huge is set to take place across festival for next year – of- the May Bank Holiday fering “coverage similar to (25-28 May) and promises that around Glastonbury”. a line-up that will appeal The Worthy Farm fes- to listeners of Radio 1, tival will take a break in Radio 2, Radio 3, and 6 2018 in order to give the Music. farm, the village and the The coverage is also festival team a traditional expected to be similar to year off before returning that of Glastonbury, with in 2019. all sets being available on But in the meantime, iPlayer alongside coverage the BBC has announced de- on BBC radio stations. tails of The Biggest WeekThe event will replace end, a new festival that BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekpen Dance Ex- will take place in four sites end, but there are no plans plosion Com- across England, Wales, for it to become an annual petition-3’, a Scotland, and Northern event ahead of Glastonroad show, organized by the wokha circle students’ union (WCSU) in collaboAPOLOGY ration with Wokha District Auto Union (WDAU) will be held on July 25 at Police Point, NST, MTC, PWD and GHSS premise, Wokha, from 10:00 am onwards.

The event has been organized with an aim to promote and provide a platform for the young upcoming talented dancers of the district and the state.

The event manager has asked all participants to be present in the road show with their item songs latest by 9:00 am.

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Feige used his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to spill that directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s film will show Carol Danvers and her alter ego, played by Brie Larson, fighting enemies almost three decades ago, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Feige said the reason for the time setting is that it’s an era that hasn’t been explored in the Marvel Comic Universe (MCU) and also it was an era in which he had a lot of “fun”.

“There is an unexplored period of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that we wanted to showcase. Almost anything else is a spoiler other than to say that the ‘90s would be a fun period to make a superhero movie in,” Feige said.

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ride East Entertainments Pvt Ltd. a leading media satellite Television Network with 15 Channels and 1 Assamese Daily Newspaper namely NewsLive (News Channel) Rang (Entertainment Channel), Ramdhenu (Music Channel), Indradhanu (Movies Channel) North East Live (News Channel) and Niyomiya Barta (Assarnese Daily Newspaper) catering to over 9 million people in Assam across the region and beyond with a Pan India footing is hosting a beauty pageant Fiama North East Diva 2016-17.

North East Diva with the commitment of empowering and encouraging the young, talented women of North East to get a plat-

tempted to wipe tears from her eyes as Gadot took her hand, leaned into her and listened intently to what she had to say.

The girl was not alone who got emotional after meeting her favourite star.

The camera then panned over to a young boy who was also in tears, this time over meeting Ben Affleck, who plays Batman.

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bury’s return in 2019.

Bob Shennan, the director of BBC Radio and Music, said: “BBC Music has a strong history of bringing the nation together for some special moments, and this is the biggest single music event ever attempted by the BBC. We will be celebrating the diversity of music from four different corners of the country, bringing the best UK music to the world and the best global music to the UK.”

teven Spielberg worked with James Cameron to prepare for his film adaptation of Ernest Cline’s book, ‘Ready Player One’. The film’s screenwriter Zak Penn revealed that Spielberg took help from Cameron to learn about the motion capture technology, which is the process of recording the movement of objects or people, for the movie.

“Steven will correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe he trained with James Cameron while he was doing ‘Avatar’ and learned how to use (motion capture technology),” said Penn during the film’s ComicCon panel in San Diego.

“The idea that Steven Spielberg is going out there and saying, ‘Oh, I’d better go learn something new from a different filmmaker’, is pretty amazing.”

Penn explained that the motion capture technology gave Spielberg hundreds of angles to choose from when putting together his shots.

The film features Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg, and TJ Miller and will arrive in the US theatres on March 30, 2018.

FELICITATION

We the Yanthamo Village Council and Yanthamo Village Students' Union with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Soreni Odyuo, D/o Mr. R. Zayao Odyuo for securing Top 1 in B.A Economics from North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

We pray and wish her more success in her future endeavours.

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ahul Ram, the bass guitarist and lead vocalist of Indorock fusion band ‘Indian Ocean’, says all Bollywood songs are fusion.

“Whole bollywood is fusion with various styles, instruments and languages.

Fusion seems to me a broad word but it loses its meaning because of the broadness of the definition,” said Rahul to IANS. The band, which is known for blending in rhythms and tunes of different instruments into their music, is coming together with comedy show “Aisi Taisi Democracy” for Red FM’s “MusiCom” with the

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YITSABEMO ODYUO CHAIRMAN Yanthamo Village Council

ZUCHANTHUNG C KIKON PRESIDENT Yanthamo Village Students' Union

OFFICE OF THE

ZHERI YOUTH ORGANISATON & ZHERI STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

We extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Menenu Tsukru, D/o Nothuzol Tsukru and Ms. Pulenu Neikha, D/o Eyongol Neikha; who represented Indian Sepaktakraw Team & won Bronze in the 13th International De France Sepaktakraw Championship 2017 at Strasbourg, France.

We take pride and gain hope in our every success. Our prayers for your future remains.

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Harikrishna 2nd in Rapid Chess C’ship

BIEL, Jul 24 (PTI): Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna finished runner-up in the Rapid Chess Championship at the Biel International Chess Festival.

The eight-player closed tournament saw the likes of former World Champion Anatoly Karpov, Women’s World Champion Hou Yifan, top seed David Navara, Alexander Morozevich, Yannick Pelletier, Rafael Vaganian and Vlastimil Hort, besides Harikrishna competing for top honours at the prestigious event.

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Harikrishna, seeded second, got the better off Vlastimil Hort in the first round before tactfully drawing the second to breeze into the semifinals. The 31-yearold from Guntur was up

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against a local lad Pelletier in the semifinals.

The Indian comfortably defeated the Swiss in both the games to set up a summit clash with top seeded Czech Grandmaster Navara.

Harikrishna had a great chance to go the distance, but he could not sustain the momentum with Navara clinching the opener in 37 moves.

The Indian was looking for redemption in the second encounter and take the tie to the third and final Armageddon game. However,

Neymar

Barcelona fans a dazzling reminder of what he brings, the talisman scoring twice as the Spanish giants defeated Juventus 2-1 in a pre-season friendly Saturday in New Jersey.

Assam Rifles team with Chare village players.

Dimapur, Jul 24 (NPN): 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North) organised friendly volleyball matches at Zunheboto and Chare on July 22 with the Motto Drug Free Nagaland.

The matches was organised by 5 Assam Rifles to extend opportunity to the locals to showcase their sporting talent and motivate the talented players.

At Zunheboto, the match was played between team of Green Club and troops of 5 Assam Rifles while at Chare, the match was between locals of Chare village and Assam Rifles.

The match friendly matches concluded with distribution of prizes, refreshments and informal interaction.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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We the bereaved family members express our sincere thanks & gratitude to all who stood by us during the sudden illness and demise of our beloved Lt. Razouseü (Rose) Miario on 17-07-2017.

Our special thanks to:1. NHAK doctors and nurses Kohima 2. NIKOS Hospital doctors and nurses Dimapur.

3. Zion Hospital doctors and nurses Dimapur.

4. Northern Angami Women Association 5. Northern Angami Catholic Union 6. St. Peter and Paul Parish Zhadima 7. St. Dominic Parish Chiephobozou 8. All Churches Zhadima Village 9. Chairman Zhadima Village 10. Zhadima Women Association Kohima 11. Rev. Fr. Godfrey, Jalukie 12. Rev. Fr. N.Carlus V.G. Kohima 13. Rev. Dr. TR Angami 14. Sweepers and Malis Civil Sectt. Kohima We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individuals but it’s our sincere prayer that God’s blessing be bestowed upon you in abundance.

Loving husband, children, grandchildren & relatives.

Dimapur, Jul 24 (NPN): United Sporting Club (USC) will be organising the 6th Penalty Shootout Tournament at Don Bosco School, Dimapur on August 11 and 12. Therefore, interested teams/ clubs have been informed to collect entry forms from Kiran Sports. The registration fee is Rs.1500. The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 along with trophy while the runner-up team will pocket Rs.10,000.

For more information, The second retail outlet of G-Sports was opened at MDSC Indoor Stadium, Duncan, contact 9089706736 or Dimapur on July 22. The outlet was inaugurated by DABA associate pastor Toshi Longkumer.

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Neymar staying at Barca, says Pique WASHINGTON, Jul 24 (Agencies): Brazilian superstar striker Neymar will stay with Barcelona, according to teammate Gerard Pique, who posted a Twitter message on the striker’s status Sunday.

Spanish international defender Pique indicated the South American maestro would continue at Camp Nou by tweeting a photo of Neymar with the caption “He’s staying.”

The message came hours after Neymar gave

Assam Rifles team with Green Club Zunheboto .

the Czech Grandmaster did well to hold on to his fort to gradually lead the game towards neutral territory after 46 moves and eventually take the crown.

The World No. 20 Indian, will now start his campaign in the Grandmaster Tournament, which will be played at Classic time control and will have a playing field of 10 very competitive Grandmasters.

He will take on Rafael Vaganian from Armenia later tonight for his first-round encounter in the single round- robin tournament.

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The 25-year-old Brazilian superstar is at the centre of frenzied speculation linking him to a world record 222-million-euro ($256.8 million) transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde swatted down talk of Neymar departing to France on Friday, dismissing “rumors” while saying the squad wants him to stay for years to come.

“This is a time of rumors. We understand it’s how it is,” Valverde said.

“He is with us right now.

One of us. It’s a player we love and we want. Not only football-wise, but also for the things he brings to the locker room.”

Late Visede Kesielie Died on 25-07-2016

A year has passed since you left us, but your absence is felt everyday.

Your kind words and deeds are missed. We are always reminded of your wise teaching in our everyday life. We will always be grateful to God for giving a father like you to us.

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We, the bereaved family members of Late Veprusa Nienu from Runguzumi village express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, villages, departments and organizations who stood by us and consoled us physically, materially, financially and spiritually during his prolonged illness and at the ultimate demise on 10th July 2017.

We regret our inability to thank all of you personally.

Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness and we have nothing to repay you but we pray that our Almighty God bless all of you abundantly.

Loving wife, children and family members.

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One year has gone since you passed away… We little knew that day God was going to call your name, it broke our hearts to lose you. Every day in some small way, memories of you come our way, though your life has ended, but your legacy of wisdom, integrity and courage will go on forever. We miss you.

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Loving wife, sons, daughters, in-laws & grandchildren.

There are moments in life when you wish you could bring someone down from heaven. Spend the day with them just one more time, give them one more hug or hear their voice again. One more chance to say I love you.

Our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain until we meet again.

We miss you!

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SHIKIMITHI TSA

Apunu Tsala : 01/04/1959 Akithi Tsala : 22/07/2017

Ningu akithiuno kibolomi kumutsu wu shikimithi kije pesu timi kumtsu lau tulu ani. Khunoqono Ino Thi Yekivi N. Swu akuxu ashekha shive keu lo akuakini, ado aju, akukumsu kivi, akighini eno alaghi ajeli thokha lono kuphuve tsu akeno shikimithi ani. Luthuje yetsumlava kemu Alhou pelono pau kupukuno kukumgha nongu kumtsu lau apenike nikighini betsu ani.

Eno aqoaho hipaqo je yephetsughi shikimithi ani.

1. Thilixu Akukuhou 2. Thilixu Village Council 3. Mishikito Akukuhou 4. Vekuhomi Kulolau Kupokushukulu 5. Asukhuto Town 6. Vekuho Old Village 7. Vekuho New Village DP-7494 K Y M C

Anipu eno Atianuliqo

Through this column, we the bereaved family members would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, organizations and well wishers who stood by us in prayers and supported us physically, financially and materially during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Late Nzanbemo Ezung (Mekokla) on 20th July 2017 at Zion Hospital, Dimapur.

We convey our special thanks to :1. NEIGRIHMS Hospital (Shillong) 2. Doctors and nurses of Zion Hospital Dimapur 3. Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur 4. Miss. Chambeni L. Odyuo 5. Miss. L. Abeni Tungoe 6. Mr. Iotovi GB of Sun Rise Colony 7. Eloe Randan Okho Burma Camp Dimapur 8. Neighbours of Sun Rise Colony 9. Burma Camp Youth 10. Indian Bank staff Dimapur 11. Staff of Little Flower School Burma Camp 12. Dimapur Mekokla Ekhung 13. Wokha Town Mekokla Ekhung Saying thank you will never be enough for all the support we received in times of need and mourning. But it is our heartfelt prayer that the Almighty God bless each and everyone of your abundantly.

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Died .20.07.2017 We the bereaved family of LATE TALIKABA AO, express our heartfelt gratitude to the Department ( 2nd NAP Alichen), different societies, families and individuals, all well wishers who stood by us physically, morally, financially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 20th July, 2017.

Your prayer support and presence was our only strength during our time of great sorrow. We pray that the Richest Lord bless you all.

Loving wife, sons, parents and relatives.

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Lt. THENUKHOYI KAPUH Born on 02/08/1982 Died on 14/07/2017 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Thenukhoyi Kapuh, would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual who sacrificed their time and supported us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved on 14/07/2017.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Prannoy clinches US Open title

US Open Grand Prix Gold winner HS Prannoy (R) and runner-up Parupalli Kashyap.

A na h e i m , J u l 2 4 (PTI): HS Prannoy notched up a thrilling three-game win over Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap in an all-Indian final to clinch the USD 120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold here.

Prannoy, who lost a fair amount of his time to nagging injuries in his career, dished out a gritty performance to defeat Kashyap 21-15 20-22 21-12 in the summit clash which lasted an hour and five minutes.

“It was a good match, pretty intense match, a

high quality match by both me and Kashyap. I think after losing the second game narrowly, I was calm and patient enough and it worked for me,” Prannoy told PTI. “In second game, Kashyap was playing better than the first game. He was putting a lot of pressure on net and he was also finishing the lifts that I was producing, that made the whole difference.

“But in the third game, I changed my strategy a bit and I had a good lead. So yeah, overall happy with the tournament. Now I am

looking forward to New Zealand Open,” he added.

The duo, who had a 1-1 head-to-head record having played each other at the 2014 German Open last time, engaged in fast-paced rallies and Prannoy more often sealed the rallies with his powerful smashes.

In the first game, Kashyap moved to a 7-1 lead before entering the interval with a sizzling smash on the forehand of Prannoy, who slowly reduced the gap to 9-12 and then turned the tables with five straight points.

Kashyap clawed back

Man City sign Mendy from Monaco Manchester, Jul 24 (IANS): Manchester City have strengthened their squad with the signing of young France left-back Benjamin Mendy from Monaco, the English football club announced on Monday.

“The 23-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the club and will wear the number 22 shirt,” the club said in its website.

Mendy was one of the key players who powered Monaco to clinch the Ligue 2016-17 title and also took the Principality outfit to UEFA Champions League.

City have already acquired Portuguese winger Bernardo Silva from Monaco. In all, Mendy is City’s summer signing.

According to British media reports, City will pay Monaco around $60 million for the player.

Bendy will now join up with his new teammates in the US where Pep Guardiola and his squad are preparing for their second pre-season tour game against Real Madrid in Los Angelos, according to the website.

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City,” Mendy said in a statement. “They are

Benjamin Mendy poses with Pep Guardiola and his new No 22 Manchester City shirt.

one of Europe’s leading clubs and in Pep Guardiola they have a manager committed to playing attacking football. I am sure that over the next few years we will be successful.”

City’s Director of Football Txiki Begiristain said Mendy has “all the qualities” they are looking for in a full-back. “For

such a young player, he has a wealth of top-level experience,” Begiristain said.

“He is undoubtedly one of the world’s best full-backs, our number one target in this position. We are all delighted to have him here at Manchester City. I’m sure he will prove a fantastic addition to the squad.”

to level par at 15-15 but Prannoy looked unstoppable as he reeled off six straight points to grab the first game with another cross-court smash. The second game had some intense moments as the duo fought fiercely for each points. The rallies were more aggressive with each having their share of moments.

Kashyap lead 14-9 at one stage but Prannoy drew parity at 15-15. Kashyap continued to exert pressure on his younger colleague and had a 20-18 lead.

Prannoy grabbed two points before Kashyap roared back into contest with another superb smash.

In the decider, Prannoy changed his strategy. His deft touch in the lifts and better net strokes earned him points as he zoomed to a 13-7 lead. The 24year-old continued to move ahead and eventually seal the issue when Kashyap misjudged a shuttle at the baseline.

Ever since bursting on to the scene with a silver medal at the 2010 Youth Olympics, Prannoy has been often left on the sidelines due to injuries, affecting his training and thereby his progress.

Isner wins ATP Newport title WASHINGTON, Jul 24 (Agencies): US top seed John Isner blasted 17 aces on Sunday in defeating Australian qualifier Matthew Ebden 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to win the ATP Hall of Fame Open title.

Isner won 37-of-41 first-serve points in the 74-minute triumph in capturing his 11th career ATP title and third on the grass at Newport, Rhode Island, after 2011 and 2012.

Isner did not faced a break point in the week and the only set where he was pushed to a tie-breaker was the last, when he took three of the final four points for the victory. “I’m very happy with how I played all week.

It was a perfect week,” Isner said. “I couldn’t ask for anything better.”

It was the first title for Isner since Atlanta in 2015 and came in his first final since last November’s Paris Masters, where he lost to Britain’s top-ranked Andy Murray.

“It has been two years since I won a tournament, so I had that weighing on my mind,” Isner said.

“It’s hard to win a tournament. It’s no small feat to come out here and be the last man standing.

I’m very happy about that,” he added.

SC bars ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan from BCCI SGM New Delhi, Jul 24 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday barred former BCCI President N. Srinivasan from attending the Special General Body Meeting (SGM) of the board, scheduled for July 26, as it directed that only the office-bearers of the state associations will be participating in the meeting.

The bench, headed

by Justice Dipak Misra, said that the SGM will also deliberate the implementation of the R.M. Lodha Committee’s recommendations as far as practicable.

In an indication that it may revisit the recommendations of one-stateone-vote and grant of associate member status to Railways, Tri-Services and the Association of Indian Universities, the apex court also said that the question of state associations nominating the people who stand disqualified under the Lodha Committee recommendations to represent them in the General Body Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will also be deliberated.

Tour de France winner Chris Froome (C), second place Rigoberto Uran (L) and third place Romain Bardet celebrate on the podium.

Paris, Jul 24 (IANS): British cycling star Christopher Froome won his third straight and fourth Tour de France title as the 104th edition of the world’s most prestigious road cycling tournament concluded here.

After the 21st and final stage that cannot impact

the overall standings, the Sky rider Froome on Sunday, without a single stage win this year, won on his consistency throughout to clock 86 hours, 20 minutes and 55 seconds during the 3540 kilometres ride in 23 days, reports Xinhua news agency.

The British led Co-

lombian Rigoberto Uran by 54 seconds, and that was the smallest margin from the second-ranked rider in his four triumphs, also in 2013, 2015 and 2016.

Before Sunday’s final, starting from Montgeron and stretching 103km en route to the ChampsElysees Avenue in Paris,

Man Utd down Real on penalties

Gareth Bale looks on as Eric Bailly of Manchester United makes an acrobatic clearance.

SANTA CLARA, Jul 24 (Agencies): Manchester United defeated Real Madrid in an ugly penalty shootout on Sunday with seven players failing to convert from the spot after their International Champions Cup match ended 1-1 in Northern California.

United, who won the shootout 2-1, took the lead just before halftime when Anthony Martial slalomed into the box past three defenders to set up Jesse Lingard from close range.

Both sides made a raft of changes at the break, which upset the rhythm of the game. The sweltering conditions were also a factor as players struggled

to get the tempo back up, while the 65,109 fans eagerly awaited the next goal.

It came in the 69th minute after Victor Lindelof took Real’s Theo Hernandez down in the box and Brazilian Casemiro scored from the penalty spot.

Casemiro would get another chance from the spot in the shootout but hit the crossbar with Real’s fifth kick to leave United the winners.

The first four penalty takers all missed, prompting incredulous laughter from a crowd denied much of a game in the second half. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Daley Blind found the net for United while Luis

Miguel Quezada was the only Real Madrid shooter to score.

Jose Mourinho was pleased to get the win but emphasized it was nothing more than a training exercise. His only real concern from the game was midfielder Ander Herrera limping off just minutes after coming on as a substitute in the second half.

The two sides are to meet again in the UEFA Super Cup on August 8 in Macedonia, which will be a much more competitive affair. European champions Madrid next play Manchester City while United face Barcelona on Wednesday.

Jamaica stun Mexico; book Gold Cup final with USA LOS ANGELES, Jul 24 (Agencies): Kemar Lawrence scored in the 88th minute to give Jamaica a shocking 1-0 upset of defending champion Mexico on Sunday in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final match.

The 24-year-old fullback for Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls expertly curled a leftfooted free kick around the Mexico wall and just under the crossbar to deliver Jamaica a stunner at the Rose Bowl.

The Reggae Boyz advanced to face the host United States in Wednesday’s championship match at Santa Clara, California.

The US squad beat Costa Rica 2-0 in a Saturday semi-final.

Despite sending most of their best players to Russia for the Confederations Cup, the Mexicans saw the dismal result as a reason for soul-searching and self-examination, acting manager Luis Pompilio Paez said.

It was only the thirdever victory for Jamaica over Mexico as the Reggae Boyz avenged a 3-1 loss to the Mexicans in the 2015 Gold Cup final after battling them to a goal-less draw earlier this month in

Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France Froome effectively bagged away his fourth title. He just needed to finish safely in the French capital, as what he did on Sunday, chatting with Spanish veteran Alberto Contador during the ride.

The 167 riders went past a few landmark sites in Paris such as Les Invalides and Arc de Triomphe.

They also rode through the Grand Palais, a proposed venue for fencing and taekwondo by Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games.

The Dutch Dylan Groenewegen managed to claim the eighth bunch sprint victory this year as he outclassed Andre Greipel and Edvald Boasson Hagen in the final several hundred meters.

Tony Martin attacked from the bunch, before the peloton was reunited with 10km to go. With 300m remaining, Hagen launched the sprint but he fell short against Greipel,

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who expected to finish a hat-trick after winning this prestigious stage in 2015 and 2016.

However, Groenewegen stopped his quest to outsprint the German and take his first ever victory in the tournament.

Local favorite Romain Bardet, last year’s runnerup, trailed Froome by two minutes and 20 seconds to sit third.

Froome’s teammate Mikel Landa failed to make onto the podium with just one second adrift Bardet.

Italian Fabio Aru, who wore the yellow jersey for two stages midway in the tournament, was subject to the fifth position, three minutes and five seconds behind Froome.

The polka-dot jersey representing king of mountains belonged to Warren Barguil with 169 points, and the Frenchman also took away the combative award.

Jamaica’s Kemar Lawrence is congratulated by teammates after his goal against Mexico during the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal.

the group stage.

“El Tri” trailed for the first time in the tournament when Lawrence chipped in the impressive shot from 25 meters out off a free kick set up by Hugo Ayala’s foul on Jamaican substitute Michael Binns.

Mexico goalkeeper Jose Corona was planted too far left to make a play on the ball, tucked just under the crossbar near the far corner of the woodwork.

The seven-time champions pressured Jamaica to the finish but could not net the equalizer.

The Mexican squad

will now return its attention to World Cup qualifying, which resumes in September. Mexico leads the six-team CONCACAF qualifying table with four wins and two draws for 14 points.

Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake was credited with five saves, among his most impressive a two-fisted stop in the 65th minute off a Mexico free kick by Jesus Gallardo.

Time and again the Jamaica backline thwarted Mexico attacks.

The Jamaicans became the first Caribbean

side to reach the North American regional tournament final when they upset the US squad 2-1 in the 2015 semi-finals and the rematch will give them a chance to make history as champions.

But this US squad is unbeaten in 13 matches since Bruce Arena took over as coach last year from the fired Jurgen Klinsmann, his first of eight wins in the run coming in a 1-0 home friendly over Jamaica last February.

The Americans seek a sixth Gold Cup title and their first since 2013.

Rahul ruled out of first Test with fever Galle, Jul 24 (PTI): India opener K L Rahul was Monday ruled out of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka owing to viral fever.

The BCCI, in a release, said Rahul is on his way to recovery and has been kept out of the series opener as a precautionary measure.

“The BCCI medical team confirms that opening batsman Mr. KL Rahul is presently down with viral fever. There are no major health concerns and he is making rapid progress, much to the satisfaction of the medical team,” said the BCCI in the statement.

“As a precautionary measure, Mr. KL Rahul is advised further rest and hence will not be available for selection for the first Test match against Sri Lanka, which starts on July 26 at Galle,” it added.

Rahul scored a fine half century in the one-off tour match in Colombo,

Lokesh Rahul

his first competitive game in close to three months after an injury lay-off. He is now down with fever and did not travel with the team from Colombo yesterday.

He also missed today’s practise session here, ruling himself out of the game beginning on Wednesday.

In his absence, Shikhar Dhawan and Abhinav Mukund are likely to open for India. The team’s other regular opener, Murali Vijay, too pulled out of the series at the last minute saying he had not fully recovered from a wrist injury. After making a solid 54 against

Sri Lanka Board President’s XI in Moratuwa last week, Rahul had said that he was nervous about his fitness.

“You know that you are physically fit and you have done everything that you can, worked really hard, you are feeling stronger, you are feeling fitter,” Rahul told bcci.tv. “But the mind always tells you what if it happens again, what if you have to go through the same grind for three months, what if your shoulder is not ready, what if you (have) come back early?”

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