July 29, 2018

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NH 2 cut-off by massive mudslide

(L-R) Zale Neikha inspecting the landslide area at Viswema village, Massive mudslide near FCI Godown at Phesama and road clearance work near Botsa village. (NP/PTI)

DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): Welcoming the advisories issued by the state home department as preventive measures against influx of illegal immigrants ahead of publication of Assam’s NRC final draft; the Leader of Opposition and former chief minister, TR Zeliang, Saturday, however, said such a one-time checking cannot bring forth any tangible result.

Zeliang in a statement pointed out the “vulnerability and effectiveness” of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) was a contentious subject and which could not be wholly relied upon to check influx.

He, therefore, suggested that the state government device sustainable mechanisms by bringing an ordinance in the Assembly for regulation of a permanent system in the State.

Taking the example of Assam , Zeliang shared the statistics that out of 3.29 crore people who had applied for inclusion of their names in the NRC since 2015, the first draft contained names of 1.9 Crore Indian citizens living in

KOHIMA, JUL 28 (NPN): Massive landslide triggered by incessant rainfall for the past few days has blocked the NH-2 near Phesama thereby completely cutting off Kohima-Mao Gate road, which is a lifeline to several Southern Angami villages and also neighbouring Manipur state.

According to reports, mudslide from above the road near FCI godown, ahead of Phesama village, has totally blocked the highway,some 9 km

away from Kohima. Police sources confirmed that the highway was cut off and that the mudslide from above the road, was continuously flowing down the road. Police said some light vehicles were plying via Phesema-Lerie colony Kohima through Kucha road, but added that road condition was not good.

Advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, Zale Neikha, who visited the spot to take stock of the situation on hearing about the calamity, informed that the NH-2 was intact, but mas-

efforts, Zale said. He also said that BRO was bringing more equipment to clear the mudslides.

Meanwhile, Zale also inspected the landslide occurred that at Viswema village, which had not only completely cut off ViswemaZuketsa road, but also damaged at least seven houses , that included severe damages to at least three RCC and four hill type houses.

At least four families were rendered homeless, but were subsequently provided shelter by families and relatives in the village, Zale

said. Interacting with affected families, Zale assured them that he would take up the matter with urgency at the government level. He also pulled in the Kohima District Disaster Management Authority to provide immediate relief. Zale also inspected damage caused at Khuzama village.

Meanwhile, according to late night report, landslide had occurred near Botsa village, under Kohima. When contacted, police sources said that the road clearance works were on till the time of filing this report.

Arunachal parl secys to lose posts after HC order

CNTC calls for vigilance against influx of illegal immigrants from Assam

Fuel prices cut after a 3-day halt

Correspondent

NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (AGENCIES): Fuel prices in the country were lowered on Saturday after a three-day pause in price revision. Staterun oil marketing companies Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum revise fuel prices with effect from 6 am on a daily basis.

Petrol price per litre in metro cities were slashed to Rs 76.16 in Delhi, Rs 83.61 in Mumbai, Rs 79.05 in Kolkata and Rs 79.11 in Chennai. Diesel, on the other hand, was revised to Rs 67.62 in Delhi, Rs 71.79 in Mumbai, Rs 70.37 in Kolkata and Rs 71.41 in Chennai. On Friday, diesel prices were cut, however, petrol rates remained unchanged.

International benchmark Brent futures were trading lower by 25 cents to $74.29 a barrel. Government allowed revision of fuel rates on a daily basis since mid-June last year.

KOHIMA, JUL 28 (NPN): Higher & Technical Education minister, Temjen Imna Along inaugurated the State’s first smart water project “Water ATM” at Kohima College here on Saturday evening.

Speaking on the occasion, Along lauded ZSEE Smart Solution India Pvt Ltd for installing the Water ATM, adding any smart initiative taken for the people was a bonus for all.

He expressed optimism that the ATM would not only serve students of the college but also nearby residents to use water at a minimal cost.

Praising college authority for providing quality education to students, the minister advocated expansion of the college to accommodate more students.

ZSEE Smart Solution India Pvt Ltd general manager Inato Shohe, who too

Correspondent/pti

I TA NAG A R , J ul 2 8 (Agencies): Parliamentary secretaries in Arunachal Pradesh will have to lose their posts, as the Itanagar permanent bench of Gauhati High Court has declared the Ar unachal Pradesh Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007 as ‘unconstitutional’.

The bench comprising Justice Monojit Bhuyan and Justice Rumi Kumari Phukon on July 25 while closing a PIL filed by one Kyoda Ram, pronounced the Act as ‘Unconstitutional’ in line with the Supreme Court judgement of July 27, 2017 on the Assam matter of appointing parliamentary secretaries.

“Parties agreed that in view of the decision of the Supreme Court, the PIL does not survive for further consideration,” the judges stated while giving their verdict. Additional Advocate General of the state Kardak Ete informed that the certified copy of the judgement would be available in a day or two.

The Pema Khandu-led BJP government in Arunachal Pradesh has at present 23 parliamentary secretaries.

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“In the past, they fight for newspapers. Now they peacefully check whatsapp first thing in the morning.”

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DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): With barely 48 hours remaining for publication of the much-anticipated final draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, fears have mounted over possible large scale influx of illegal immigrants from the neighbouring state into Nagaland.

And even as the State government had issued advisories to village, town and municipal authorities to strictly monitor and check possible infiltration of illegal immigrants, Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has urged Naga people to wake up from their slumber to the danger lying ahead and the “impending doom looming on our coming generations.”

In a statement issued by its media cell, CNTC has urged the State government to direct the police to

sive landslide from the terrain, some 600 meter above the main road, blocked the NH between 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

He said mudslide along with forest cover has completely blocked the Highway.

Zale expressed apprehension that continuation of the inclement weather condition could even take away the major portion of the road and bridge near FCI Godown, Phesama village.

Some owners of earth excavators (JCB) from Phesama village attempted to clear the mudslides, but failing light and nightfall hampered their

Post NRC, Zeliang for ordinance to regulate influx of illegal immigrants

thoroughly check inner line permits (ILPs) and other documents as ILP had become virtually ineffective.

The council also directed all villages and areas under its jurisdiction to remain vigilant as the illegal immigrants did not posses valid documents and should be deported.

According to CNTC, with no proper mechanism to control and the will to tackle the menace of unabated influx illegal immigrants, Nagaland had become an open house for all outsiders.

It said the issue was crucial for people of the State and the entire Northeast.

It pointed out that Nagas with a very small population could not afford to keep blaming one another for the abnormal rise of migrant population in the State as the fault lay “in all of us”.

Alleging that some NPGs recruited outsiders in their rank and files, the council said it was a very serious issue for all Nagas and called for discarding the “despicable act” immediately.

The CNTC also raised concern over issuing of indigenous certificates, trade licenses and vehicle permits randomly by government agencies as well as by various local gaon buras and colony chairmen for easy money without thinking about the grave consequences for “our children’s future”. It asked the State government to nullify all such trade licenses, vehicle permits and indigenous certificates issued to suspicious illegal immigrants.

The council said it was time for the Nagas to come united and stand up together as the future of Naga people was at stake.

Says, one-time checking cannot bring forth any tangible result Assam. He said the names of the other remaining 1.39 crore had undergone various stages of verification with the final list reportedly going to be released on July 30, 2018.

Under such a paradigm, the former chief minister asked whether Nagaland was prepared to protect itself if several thousands of illegal immigrants from Assam, who do not find their names in the NRC list, begin infiltrating into Nagaland?.

Zeliang suggested that in order to avoid such a future complication within non-local population in the State, the government should bring out clear-cut guidelines and carry out house to house enumeration for identification of nonlocals who had entered the State before and after 1963.

“Several non-locals working in paddy fields on product-sharing basis includ-

ing masons, shop-keepers, builders, daily wage-earners etc. have returned back to their respective places for registration with the vacuity evidently being felt in many sectors,” he said.

Zeliang also called for people to lend support to one another to curb the menace of illegal immigrants so as to restore “our identity, our livelihood and our future.”

The former chief minister also urged upon all political parties, irrespective of party affiliations, NGOs, Tribal Hohos, student organizations and village councils including individuals to come out in unison against influx of illegal immigrants into the state.

He particularly urged upon the state government to effectively monitor the situation while initiating concrete measures to curb the threat.

Villages bordering Assam must be more vigilant and adopt measures to thwart off any infiltration attempt by illegal immigrants, Zeliang said and further appealed to the people of Nagaland to be watchful.

Nagaland’s first water ATM launched

Imna Along drinks from the newly launched water ATM. (NP)

spoke on the occasion, acknowledged the minister’s initiative to introduce smart water project in the State.

He said the ATM was fully automated with minimal or no-human intervention in water treatment process. He explained that the system had both an inbuilt card and coin-based water vending system, adding that there were three separate stainless steel dispenser units too. Shohe said ZSEE Smart Solution India Pvt

Ltd would provide complete warranty in operation and maintenance of the ATM up to 10 years with no cost to be borne by the college authority. He said 0.3 litre of water would be dispensed for rupee one, one litre for Rs 2, five litre for Rs 5, 10 litre for Rs 7 and 20 litre for Rs 10.

Kohima College principal Dr Watijungshi chaired the programme, which was attended by faculty members and students, besides village council members.

Skygazers across India revel in ‘blood moon’ CSOs protest against ‘special

NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (IANS): Tens of thousands of skywatchers across the country sat watching for the longest “blood moon” of the century on Friday night, but many in the North were disappointed as they couldn’t enjoy the astronomical delight because of a thick cloud cover.

People were out on roads or their rooftops and terraces to watch the moon turning red-- the longest celestial event of the 21st century that lasted for about two hours.

In Delhi, some 2,000 stargazers were at the Nehru Planetarium to witness total lunar eclipse. But they re-

turned disappointed because monsoon clouds spoiled the show, with Delhi like many other parts of north India, missing their date with “the blushing” bride -- the moon which turned red.

The phenomenon is caused because the earth blocks all direct sunlight from reaching the moon. But the indirect sunlight is refracted by the earth’s atmosphere.

Only the refracted red light, with longer wavelength, travels the distance and passes to the moon and other colours are filtered out.

In Bengaluru, about 3000 visitors, including students accompanied by their par-

ents, visited the planetarium between 11.54 p.m and 4.58 a.m to view the longest lunar eclipse through telescope, Director of planetarium Pramod G. Galgali told IANS here.

The eclipse began at 10.44 p.m on Friday night ending at 4.58 a.m. on Saturday. The period when the moon was completely in earth’s shadow, known as the ‘totality’, lasted for about an hour and 43 minutes.

Many, especially Hindus, completed their dinner early by 8 p.m. on Friday and ate nothing till the eclipse came to an end. They took a bath before resuming their day on Saturday to wash off

what they consider evil effects of eclipse.

On the contrary, many across the country consumed food and cut cakes to prove that nothing would happen if one eats during the eclipse -- mocking at the superstitious beliefs and blind faiths of astrologists. As many consider lunar eclipses to be inauspicious, several temples were shut early on Friday night.

In Tamil Nadu, a large number of people saw the captivating lunar eclipse at the B.M. Birla Planetarium which had made special arrangements with high-tech telescopes.

In case of some people, whose birth star coincided with the eclipse, performed special poojas in temples to ward off adverse evil effects of the eclipse. Sky watchers in Kolkata and most other parts of West Bengal were disappointed, as the cloudy weather stood in between them and the celestial wonder.

status’ for Nagas in Manipur

Correspondent

IMPHAL, JUL 28: Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) –– United Committee Manipur (UCM), All Manipur United Club Organization (AMUCO) and Committee of Civil Society Kangleipak (CCSK) Saturday staged a sit-in demonstration in Imphal’s Keishampat Junction against the alleged intention of the Centre to extend Article 371 (A) in Naga inhabited areas beyond Nagaland.

Holding placards with various slogans denouncing Centre’s “divide and rule policy”, the leaders and representatives of CSOs demanded that the Act meant for the Nagaland must be confined only in Nagaland.

Talking to reporters at the protest site, AMUCO president, Ph Deban, reiterated their demand to convene a special session of the Manipur Assembly to discuss the latest development in the Centre-NSCN(I-M) peace talk with reference to recent report of Parliamentary committee tabled in both the houses of Parliament. After a threadbare discussion in the Assembly with the active participation of members of

both ruling and opposition, Deban said the state government must convince the firm the stand of the people of the state to the Centre.

He said that the Central leaders have given assurance that Manipur would not be affected by the framework agreement. However, Deban alleged that the recent Parliamentary Committee report throws light over the possibility of extension of Art 371A of the Indian Constitution.

Art 371A gives special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland including administration of civil and criminal justice involving decision according to Naga customary law, he added. UCM secretary, Athouba, alleged that the report of the Parliamentary committee also hinted implementation of the 6th Scheduled of the Indian Constitution to Naga inhabited region of Manipur.

The 6th Scheduled was passed by the Manipur Assembly during rule of Manipur People’s Party (MPP) with RK Ranbir Sana by as chief minister by adding a provision “local adjustment”.

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‘Doctors not doing business in medicines’

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KOHIMA, JUL 28 (NPN): Accepting that every person had the right to live a dignified life, health & family welfare director Dr Tokuho Chishi denied the allegation that doctors were doing business in medicines. He said this in response to a charge by former Nagaland Users’ Network (NUN) president Ketho Angami during a program “Test, Treat Hepatitis” held at Hotel Japfü here on Saturday on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day. With regard to procurement of medicines, Chishi explained that there were specific requirements like the temperature at which certain drugs should be stored, even as he pointed out that there were many companies manufacturing and selling the same drug, but at different prices. He said the problem of medicine costs had emerged due to absence of a drug regulating authority.

Suggesting that some pharmaceutical companies might be exercising huge influence on the price mechanism, the director

Ketho Angami speaking at the World Hepatitis day program in Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

urged NGOs to approach the Prime Minister’s office, which had the power to change the existing system, instead of targeting his department.

With regard to lack of data on hepatitis, he said World Health Organisation also had to be blamed as nowhere in the Sustainable Development Goals was the disease mentioned.

Speaking on treatment of viral hepatitis in Nagaland, Dr Kejavisa Savino of Oking Hospital, Kohima said lack of a support system and high treatment cost continued to be a major

concern.

He felt that as so much had already been done for tackling other diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, it was now time to battle viral hepatitis on a similar footing.

He explained that due to high costs involved in its treatment, nothing much could be done both by medical practitioners and the patients. He said awareness and prevention were keys to tackling the menace.

On his part, former NUN president Ketho Angami lamented that despite viral hepatitis, particu-

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larly Hepatitis C, becoming an urgent health concern, the health department in Nagaland had failed the patients by not providing treatment and care support.

He regretted that the department continued to count bodies, adding that those few lucky ones who could afford treatment also had to undergo many hardships due to lack of proper testing and diagnosis facilities and for having to pay a exorbitant price for their treatment.

He expressed concern stating that some doctors were prescribing wrong treatment regimens and charging exorbitant prices simply for benefitting the pharmaceutical companies.

Angami further alleged that despite advocacy and the government being aware of the high burden of disease, the health department was just remaining a mute spectator.

He further regretted that National Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control program, which was being launched in New Delhi, had not included Nagaland.

The former NUN president blamed it on the

failure of the State’s policymakers to highlight the issue at the national level, besides holding National Health Mission responsible for not proposing any such program in their annual action plan.

He asserted that State government should provide healthcare since it was a State subject and Article 21 of the Constitution of India guaranteed protection of life and personal liberty to every citizen.

The health activist warned that, if the State and the concerned department continued to shun the gravity of viral hepatitis, health activists would have to take legal recourse for pursuing people’s rights.

“We will soon have to meet in the court,” he remarked in the presence of health department officials, including its director Chishi.

Earlier, another health activist Temjen shared his personal experience in battling Hepatitis C. The program was jointly organised by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society, NUN and Kripa Foundation.

news in Brief

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018

CRPF observes 79th raising day

DIMAPUR: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the largest paramilitary force in the world, celebrated its 79th raising day on July 27 at 78 Bn CRPF head quarters in Zubza.

According to 78 Bn CRPF Zubza, CRPF was raised on July 27, 1939 at Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh) and has evolved into the largest and one of the most versatile paramilitary forces in the world. The celebration started with a wreath laying ceremony at martyrs’ memorial for the brave soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for the nation. 2 I/C, commandant (AOL), SH Ramachandra, officers and others were part of the ceremony. A Guard of Honour was also given to the commandant (AOL).

In the Sainik Sammelan, commandant (AOL) spoke about the efforts being

A CRPF officer being decorated during the 79th Raising Day of CRPF on July 27.

made to modernize the force with sophisticated weapons and other equipment to meet operational challenges.

The chief guest also dwelt on the need for Swachh Camps and creating awareness about the dangers of

Niu colony declared ‘tobacco free zone’

DIMAPUR: Niu colony council Burma camp area has resolved to make the colony a ‘Tobacco-Free zone’.

The decision was made after a joint meeting was held between Niu Colony council, Sumi Totimi Hoho, Niu colony unit on July 25.

In this regard, the council Saturday issued a 30-day deadline, directing all shops within its jurisdiction to stop sale of all tobacco products within its jurisdiction.

It further warned that non-compliance of the order would be taken seriously and initiate corrective action against defaulters.

Zunheboto DC and officials take classes

FPO Dimapur emergency meeting: Former Producer Organisation (FPO) Dimapur has convened an emergency meeting on July 30, 11 a.m. at its office at Bade village. All FPO managing board members, technical advisors, advisors and all the office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting.

DC Wokha informs head of offices: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, has informed all head of offices in the district to submit a consolidated report of all appointments made to grade-IV posts in the district with effect from October 26, 2017 till date, to the DC office for onward submission to the government. All head of offices have been directed to submit the required details by August 7 after which no claims will be entertained in any manner.

BJP legislators, office bearers with Ajay Jamwal at the party head office in Kohima on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit Nagaland held its first joint meeting of its new office bearers and frontal chiefs in the presence of North East organising secretary, Ajay Jamwal at party head office, Kohima on Saturday, chaired by state president Temjen Imna Along.

A press release by BJP Nagaland general secretary, K. James Vizo stated that, Ajay Jamawal asserted that BJP was the strongest political party in the country having a membership of more than 11 crores with development

as it top agenda.

He further stated that since India is a vast country with diverse cultures, the party believed in the slogan “Unity in diversity”.

He directed the party to strengthen its organisation at all levels starting from state executive to district to mandal executives and up to local committees, besides the frontals, cells and the departments.

The state office bearers and the frontal chiefs were also given books on NDA 4 years achievements under Modi to be distributed to eminent personalities

of the state within 30 days and submit the completion report of “Saaf Niyat Sahi Vikas” to the head office through the secretary organisation Sananta Mishra.

A dedication prayer program was also held led by Ao Baptish Church Kohima pastor Tiatoshi Longkumer.

Earlier, on July 27, upon arrival from Guwahati, Ajay Jamwal addressed BJP legislators and on July 28 morning paid a courtesy visit to the chief minister, Neiphiu Rio at his official residence in Kohima.

Dimapur Bongs form new executive body: Dimapur Bongs has formed a new executive body on July 22.

The team will be led by Gopal Debnath as president, Juel Acharjee as working president, Rajat Paul as vice president along with four executive members and five other members.

plastic use. A cleanliness drive was also conducted in and around the campus. The commandant also presented Antrik Suraksha Seva, medal to the unit personnel. In the evening sports activities were also organized.

Shanavas C teaching a class at GHSS Zunheboto.

DIMAPUR: With the objective to produce better results in the district, the Zunheboto district administration officials have volunteered to teach maths and science classes at GHSS Zunheboto apart from carrying out their official duties.

A July 27 social-media post from DC Zunheboto, Shanavas C, which found wide circulation on social media, said that the school had students mostly from various GPS and GMS in and around Zunheboto.

“More than the figures, we are more con-

cerned about the future of our students for which the teachers, parents, government are equally responsible,” the DC wrote.

He acknowledged the efforts of the teachers and the principal who he said were trying their best to uplift the school. The idea, according to the DC, is to spend two hours in a week, “maths and science subjects for class 10 and 12 where the students are not able to perform well, to fill the gaps mainly with whatever little knowledge we have.”

He expressed gratefulness and pride for Ajit Kumar Ranjan and Namang Sepong Chang SDOs (Civil) Zunheboto, for joining the venture.

NSF panel to nominate DNSU executive members DIMAPUR: A five-member High Power Committee (HPC) appointed by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) to take over the affairs of Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has been empowered to nominate “rightful persons” to be executive members of the DNSU. In a press release, HPC

convenor, K Temjen Jamir, and member secretary, V. Phushika Aomi, said the committee held a joint meeting with the respective constituent units of the DNSU on July 28 at the DNSU office. At the meeting, they said it was unanimously resolved to replace the existing system of election by nominating

system to ensure quality leadership and consensus in selecting student leaders to be executive members of the DNSU. Subsequently, the meeting unanimously amended the DNSU constitution in matters relating to formation of union assembly, executive committee and memberships in the DNSU,

with immediate effect.

Consequent upon the amendments of the DNSU constitution, the meeting empowered the HPC to act as the nominating committee to search and nominate rightful persons to be executive members of the DNSU as per the amended constitutional provisions in conformity with the terms of

reference laid down by the NSF to restore the DNSU office at the earliest.

Earlier in the meeting, the members observed a two-minute silent prayer as a mark of respect to departed soul late Rovizokho Nagi, former president of DNSU, who passed away on July 23 at Vidima village, Dimapur.

Sishunu declared Tobacco, Plastic & Waste Free Village

Alemla Chishi along with village leaders, GBs and others after inauguration of the Dr. Aren Thong along with other officials, village leaders and villagers after the of approach road at Sishunu village on Saturday. (NP) tobacco free village declaration at Sishunu village on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 28 (NPN): Sishunu village was declared a tobacco free village by district nodal officer, National Tobacco Control Dr. Aren Thong. The nodal officer also handed over a certificate to Sishunu village council chairman, Joel Kath after the official declaration in a function held at Sishunu community hall on Saturday.

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Dr. Aren in her speech said that with this, Sishunu village has become the 4th tobacco free village after Gariphema, Khonoma and Jotsoma under Kohima district. While congratulating the village and expressing her happiness over the declaration, Dr. Thong said the department alone cannot make the essence of the declaration a success, but it needs the support and cooperation of the whole village.

She highlighted the harmful effects of tobacco, both short and long terms, which has killed millions of people around the world. Citing the example of the formalin injected fish case, she said tobacco is also harmful and is killing people.

She said the enforcing team would be coming to the village to check if the prohibition measures against smoking in public places, schools hospitals etc. were being implemented effectively. She told the people gathered that that if anyone needed counselling

relating tobacco addiction, they can get it at Naga Hospital.

She said with the declaration, there would be no sale of tobacco products inside the village, smoking or chewing of tobacco will be restricted inside the premises of any educational institutions, offices, community halls, library, bus stop, sports complex within the village jurisdiction.

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Aren, as per the guidelines for tobacco free villages, a Tobacco Control Committee should be in place to monitor the tobacco

control initiatives of the village and it should meet quarterly and present reports to the district administration.

Sishunu village council secretary Nathaniel Kath also declared Sishunu as a plastic & waste free village from today. With this, the village council resolved to ban dumping of all kinds of waste, particularly polythene bags in public places.

It also resolved to ban all kinds of tobacco and Gutkha products within the village jurisdiction. Necessary action will be taken against violators, Kath said.

MGNREGA approach road inaugurated In another program an approach road constructed under the scheme of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was formally inaugurated by project director & DPC DRDA Kohima, Alemla Chishi, as chief patron, at Sishunu village on Saturday.

Speaking during a formal function, Chishi complimented the village authority for using the funds judiciously for the

overall development of the rural area. Pleased by the effective implementation of the various schemes and projects in the village, she maintained that Sishunu could become a model village in the state. Urging the villagers to maintain unity and transparency, Chishi said nothing could stop any development when there was unity and transparency. She challenged the villagers to continue to do good in order to flourish in future.

On the sidelines of the program, Sishunu VDB secretary John Kath told media persons that every household in the village has been connected with footsteps, constructed under MGNREGA. Among the many other visible developmental activities in the village was the purchase of a community bus, construction of VDB office, Panchayat Hall, agri link road, approach road, community hall & indoor stadium, construction of public well, construction of toilet, construction of retailing wall & CC road, cultivation of kiwi fruits, banana, orange, pomegranate, cardamom,

papaya under MGNREGA through conversion programs etc.

Kath saluted the state government and the RD department for having introduced VDB for the upliftment of the rural economy in Nagaland. He also thanked GoI, Ministry of Rural Development for launching national flagship programs like MGNREGA, PMAY, National Livelihood Mission, BRGF, and the state government for generously granting Grant-in-Aid to VDBs annually.

The formal program was chaired by chairman VCC Sishunu Joel Kath, invocation prayer was said by pastor Sishunu Baptist church, welcome address was delivered by BDO Chunlikha Noklemzenba Jamir, a special song presented by Easenlo Kath and friends.

A brief address was said by PA to ADC Tseminyu and president KSU, while vote of thanks proposed by VDB secretary John Kath. The program was attended by villagers, elders, GBs, public leaders, government officials and others.

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WEATHER FORECAST July 29

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Couple of thunderstorms

33 26

Aizawl

Heavy showers in the p.m.

28 20

Guwahati Cloudy, a thunderstorm or two 31 26 Imphal

An a.m. t-storm in the area

Itanagar Cloudy, a thunderstorm

28 22 28 23

Shillong

Cloudy, a shower or t-storm

Kohima

Cloudy, heavy thunderstorms 24 20

Dimapur Cloudy, a thunderstorm Mkg

Cloudy, a shower or t-storm

25 19 32 24 25 20

Tuensang Some rain and a thunderstorm 20 15 Wokha

Cloudy, a t-storm; cooler

Zunheboto Cloudy, a shower or t-storm

24 21 23 18

Residents of Lhisemia and Kruoliezou colony participating in the community social work in Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUL 28 (NPN): Lhisemia Council and Kruoliezou colony carried out a massive social work program from Billy Graham Road to Secretariat Y Junction, a stretch of almost three kilometres on Saturday in Kohima.

Huge participation by residents was seen where more than 500 local residents participated in the social work that began from morning and ended late evening.

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Kohima Municipal Council, the participants filled potholes and cleaned the drainage system along the entire stretch of 3 Kms. Speaking to media persons, chairman Lhisemia chair man Setuo Kelio and chairman Kruoliezou Council chairman Keduozelhou Khrumo said the road blacktop laid in 2017 could not withstand even one monsoon and the road had become pathetic, severely affecting office goers, students and local residents.

The council chairmen cautioned that the councils would monitor any devel-

opmental activities carried out within its jurisdiction, i.e Pezieliecie, Kruoliezou, Bayavu, Peraciezie, High school area, Khikha, Rüleizou, secretariat and Phezoucha.

The councils also appealed to the department and “their concerned contractors” to execute quality workmanship for any project, failing which the council would initiate actions as deemed fit against defaulters.

It has also warned that the council shall not bear the responsibility for any unforeseen eventuality thereafter.

Summer exposure camp held in Dimapur Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): A summer exposure camp was organized by project “Students, Parents And Teachers Involvement In Authentic Learning” (SPATIAL) under CAN Youth on Saturday.

The camp was organized under the theme “Out of the box” at Green park, 5th mile Dimapur with director Prodigals Home and advisor for Nagaland Alliance for Children and Women Rights K. Ela as the special guest.

In her speech, the special guest lauded CAN Youth for the initiative of organizing such events for children. Calling the children “special,” who will be bringing change to society, Ela elaborated on the qualities needed to be a smart human being; qualities that everyone needs to access and evaluate. She told the people gathered that the present society excites both joy and anger, but just being angry cannot bring changes, she said adding that the people need to reflect upon their own qualities and bring the change from within.

She said there was a need for society to ponder on whether they themselves were smart human beings to make ‘smart education’ a reality.

Ela said SMART is and abbreviation of Sen-

(Inset) K. Ela speaking at the program. Students along with CAN youth members, Naga women Hoho members, under secretary NRE P. James Swu and other NGOs at the exposure camp. (NP)

sible/Sensitive, Magnetic, Available/Accountable/Attractive, Reliable and Trustworthy. She encouraged the students to inculcate in themselves these SMART qualities beginning from their homes, neighbours and their fellow friends.

A short speech was also delivered by CAN Youth chief functionary, Jenpu Rengma where he gave a briefing about the camp and explained that it came under Project SPATIAL. He encouraged the students saying that they were the future builders of the nation and that they needed to celebrate life.

Highlighting aspects of Project SPATIAL, Jenpu said that the project was started in May 2017.

Je n p u wa s o f t h e opinion that society had focussed so much on education, grades, science and technology forgetting the self, and had been living in a society of pressure failing to consider what the students wanted. Project SPATIAL was set up to build the individual’s life with parents and teachers to come up with solutions for students especially students from the government school sector.

A short speech was also delivered by Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) vice president Vimenuo Liegise who spoke on how important children were to their parents. She encouraged the students to be aware of anti social behaviour, avoid them and live as

better humans.

Various activities such as games and sports, skit competition etc. were part of the camp.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Moarenla Jamir (intern Bosco Institute), invocation prayer was pronounced by Project SPATIAL team member Marnungla Tzudir and welcome address was delivered by Project SPATIAL coordinator Grace Chishi.

Altogether, 250 students were part of the camp including students of intervening schools namely Sematilla Government School, Dhansripar Government School, Purana Bazaar Government School, Vephuho Foundations School and Millinneal Vision School.

Art students create paintings of highway Tamil Nadu officials visit Organic outlet opens in Kohima state to study SRCW model

WA&TC students render their impressions of the under-construction road into paintings on July 28.

DIMAPUR: Wotsa Art & Training Centre (WA&TC), Dimapur organized a “spot painting” event for its students at Kukidolong along the 4-lane stretch between Dimapur and Kohima on July 28.

A press release from WA&TC Dimapur stated that the spot paintings by

the students depicted the positive as well as the negative reality of the ongoing road construction. Some paintings depicted the road as muddy and messy owing to the ongoing construction, while others showed expansive and striking depictions of the road at some stretches of the construction.

The students and faculty of the training centre, in the release, appealed to the authorities to complete the construction on time. They also thanked the Kukidolong village council chairman, Pelhouvilie and the GB for granting them permission to conduct the spot painting in their jurisdiction.

DIMAPUR: On the recommendation of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, the department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, represented by the joint director, deputy director, and state project coordinator, state resource centre for women, Tamil Nadu, as well as an officer from Intelnet Services conducted a three-day visit to Nagaland from July 24 - 27.

A press release from State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) Nagaland stated that the purpose of their visit was to conduct a study of SRCW Nagaland chapter, in regard to the convergence model of the SRCW with special reference to the various central government schemes being implemented by the SRCW, viz. Sakhi-One Stop Centres, Women Helpline Nagaland, and Mahila Shakti Kendra. The visit was also for knowledge sharing in order for Tamil Nadu

to emulate the model. It may be mentioned that the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board is the nodal agency for implementing the SRCW in the state.

The officials visited the office of the Women Helpline (181) Nagaland, established in the premises of the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board, and interacted with the Helpline team. A meeting was also held with officials of the department of Social Welfare and Information Technology & Communications, and the director of Elysium Enterprises, whose firm developed the MIS software for the WHL. Another highlight of their visit was their meeting with the chief secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Temjen Toy. The team concluded their tour by visiting the Sakhi-One Stop Centre, Kohima (in the premises of the Directorate of Social Welfare) and OSC, Dimapur (near the District Hospital).

ANFSA, PHED emergency meeting Deputy chief minister of Nagaland, Y. Patton was accorded a warm welcome at PHQ by newly appointed DGP, T. John Longkumer on July 27. Patton took the guard of honour salute and addressed the senior police officers’ conference. He exhorted the police officers to maintain discipline and obey to state government directives. He approved many proposals made by the DGP, which will be announced on August 15.

Dimapur: All Nagaland Field Staff Association (ANFSA), Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) has convened its emergency general meeting on August 9, 10 a.m. at LCS hall near Ao Baptist Church Kohima.

All the unit presidents, secretaries, executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Agriculture department officials with organic farmers in front of the new organic outlet on July 27.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Organic Outlet, a shop that will sell certified organic vegetables, fruits, spices, etc., located at Themezie alongside High School New Secretariat road, was inaugurated by joint director & district agriculture officer Kohima district, Vizonyu Lezie on July 27.

The organic outlet shop is an initiative of the Kohima District organic farmers producer organisation supported by the department of agriculture under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCD NER) and will function as a platform for the district’s organic farmers to promote and sell their organic produce.

A press release from District Agriculture Kohima, agriculture officer-II,

Mhasikhotuo Mere stated that Kohima district agriculture officer Vizonyu Lezie encouraged the organic farmers to utilize the organic outlet properly to better market and promote their organic produce.

The release stated that the importance of consuming clean organic food was

ever increasing as many of the food products available in the market are mixed with harmful chemicals which are invisible to the naked eye but very harmful to health.

It further advised consumers that choosing organic food was not only good for one’s health but also promotes local farmers.

Python donated for NZP Rangapahar Correspondent KOHIMA, JUL 28 (NPN): With people becoming more aware about preserving flora and fauna, a python was donated for Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP), Rangapahar to Kohima forest officials on July 28.

The 8 foot 3 inch python was caught alive at RK Farm, Zhadima village on July 27 and was donated by Chiephobozou BDO, Seyiekhrielie Rio, VDB secretary of Nerhema and Zhadima, Riikravolie Riilho and Roko Angami.

Seyiekhrielie hoped this move would create awareness among villagers about preserving and conserving wildlife in the state for future generations.

He was also optimistic that this would be an example for all to follow.

According to a forest official, the python will be BDO Chiephobozou Rio, forest personnel and others seen with the python in Kohima transferred to Dimapur Zoo on July 28. (NP) on July 30.

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IMPHAL, Jul 28: A silent protest staged by Village Defense Force (VDF) turned violent after police stopped them from proceeding further in Imphal’s Kwakeithel on Saturday.

However, there were no reports of injury in the scuffle.

A large number of VDF personnel carried out the silent protest rally along Tidim road in Imphal pressing the state government to

address their long pending demands.

The scuffle broke out when a police team blocked them from proceeding further. In a bid to disperse the agitating VDF personnel, police resorted to tear gas shelling besides using mock bombs.

Unable to disperse the VDF personnel with tear gas and mock bombs, police cane-charged the agitators leading to scuffles. In the process, some VDF personnel snatched the service

revolver of a police officer on duty along with two magazines and refused to surrender the items despite repeated warning from the police.

With additional force, the police encircled some of the agitating VDF personnel near Kwakeithel Bazar until top officials of the state police arrived and convinced them.

The VDF personnel handed over the revolver and magazine to the police after some of their leaders

Tripura to provide relief to 10,323 teachers AGARTALA, Jul 28 (Agencies): The state government of Tripura has decided to provide relief to 10,323 school teachers who were earlier terminated by a verdict of the Supreme Court. Relaxation in the upper age limit of eight candidates selected as teachers who are graduates and eligible to teach till the Madhyamik level.

While talking to the reporters, Education minister Ratan Lal Nath, said that the erstwhile Left Front government issued a notification on November 13 last year inviting applications for the post of 3,706 graduate teachers.

According to new rules of the Right to Education

Act and National Council for Teachers Education (NCTE) guidelines, schoolteachers are recruited through selection tests of Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) and Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB).

Nath said, “A total of 1,092 candidates were selected through an interview conducted by the TRB. However, eight among them were from the 10,323 teachers serving as ad hoc teachers in the department of school education. They have exceeded their age limit. We have decided to relax their age limit and allow them to join their new duties”.

Jobs of 10,323 school teachers were terminated by

Tripura High Court, earlier in 2014 terming recruitment rules followed to induct them as unconstitutional.

The state government challenged the verdict in the Supreme Court, which upheld the high court verdict in March last year.

The jobs of teachers were subsequently terminated from December 31.

They were inducted on ad hoc basis for six months by the erstwhile Left Front government.

The incumbent BJPIPFT government recently filed a special leave petition seeking extension of their ad hoc service by two years. The petition is now under consideration of the top court.

Arunachal seeks Centre’s help to complete road projects

Itanagar, Jul 28 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh has sought intervention of the Union Transport Ministry for early completion of the Potin-Pangin stretch of the Trans-Arunachal Highway and various other road projects in the state.

Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, accompanied by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju recently called on Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi and apprised him of the deteriorating condition of the Potin-Pangin portion of the highway and the need for its early completion.

The Trans-Arunachal Highway covers 1,559 km and extends from Tawang in western part to Kanubari in the east.

While discussing the terminated projects of SARDP-NE (Special Accelerated Rural Development Project for North East)

namely Lalpul-Manmao-Changlang road, Mein informed the Union minister that in a meeting earlier on July 12, it was decided to allow one-month time to the original contractor for mobilizing the work and if the contractor fails to comply the Ministry has agreed to re-tender the balance work.

Mein also raised the issue of LongdingTissa-Khonsa road to which the ministry has agreed to re-tender the balance work after placing the proposal before the next high powered committee (HPC).

With regard to double laning of Khonsa-Hukanjuri road along NH-315A (35 Km), the ministry informed that the land assessment estimate of HukanjuriKhonsa is being considered for sanction provided the state government agrees to 2.5 per cent administrative charges as requested by the ministry.

MNF flays Mizoram govt over indefinite strikes

A i z aw l , J u l 2 8 (Agencies): The Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) on Friday came down heavily on the Congress-led Mizoram Government for being reluctant to upgrade nine higher secondary schools and held the government responsible for indefinite closure of government offices and educational institutions in nine villages in different parts of the State.

Addressing party workers at Tarpho village in south Mizoram’s Lunglei district, MNF vice-president R Lalthangliana said students of nine villages had to impose roadblocks and close government schools and educational institutions because of the government’s apathy to meet their demands of upgrading the schools to ad hoc status.

He further said as the nine schools were established during MNF rule, the aspirations of the students would be fulfilled if the MNF is voted back to power.

He said the Congress government constituted an Education Reform Commission under the pretext of establishing world class education, but there is a huge shortage of teachers in several places, including the constituency where State Education Minister H Rohluna was elected from.

Gold worth Rs 1.25 cr seized in Manipur

Guwahati, Jul 28 (PTI): The Opposition Congress in Assam will launch a mass-contact campaign in the state against the alleged failures of the BJP-led Narendra Modi government, party leader Harish Rawat said Saturday.

“We have our strategy worked out to launch a massive mass campaign to expose before the people how the BJP-led NDA government has failed to keep its poll promises,” said Rawat, the AICC general secretary.

He was talking to reporters here after his appointment as Congress incharge of Assam.

The former Uttarakhand chief minister said Congress will be strengthened from the grassroots level with APCC deciding that each leader will hold booth committee meetings once in two weeks to discuss the issues of the area with people. “We believe that the turnaround in 2019 will be through the booth committees,” Rawat asserted.

He said each Congress worker will maintain contact with 100 voters and should be available for any kind of assistance.

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IMPHAL, JUL 28: Sleuths of AntiSmuggling Unit of Imphal Customs Division have seized 25 gold biscuits of foreign origin weighting 4.15 kg and worth over Rs 1.25 crore allegedly smuggled from Myanmar. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the case, the assistant commissioner of Imphal Customs Division, RK Darendrajit Singh, said K Y M C

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He said Customs sleuths detected the gold after intercepting a Imphalbound Maruti Van, originating from border town of Moreh, at its post at Pallel Bazar along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-150 on Friday around 5.45 pm. Four arrested persons were identified as Abdul Warish (29), Rajak Khan (28), Md Rajaoddin (27) and Bm Samir (25). Maruti Van (MN-04A-5143) used in the transportation of

the contraband gold was also seized, he added.

Singh said difference in gold price in India with that of coming from other Asian countries was the main reason behind rampant smuggling of the gold from Myanmar to India through Moreh town.

There is a difference of nearly Rs 3 lakh per kg in the price of gold. So, there was increased trend in the gold smuggle, he observed.

Agartala, Jul 28 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb Saturday said conspirators were behind the demolition of veteran Communist leader Baidyanath Majumder’s statue in Unakoti district last week.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at Prajna Bhawan here, Deb said deliberate attempts were being made to discredit the Bharatiya Janata Party-Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (BJP-IPFT) government of Tripura with statue vandalism incidents.

Baidyanath Majumders statue was vandalized at Srirampur in Unakoti district, about 185 kms from state capital Agartala, late on Wednesday night.

Majumder was also the deputy chief minister of Tripura during chief minister Dasarath Deb’s regime in the 1990s.

The Opposition CPM has alleged that BJP supporters were behind the incident. Two persons have so far been arrested in the case.

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before public. I know about Baidyanath Majumder. I was not into politics (when he was a politician). I was a student then. But I know that Majumder was a good man, Deb said.

He also said an inquiry was ordered to unearth the truth behind the incident.

He added that his government was not of the type to support desecration of statues and other such icons.

My gover nment is not of this type. Trust me. There are efforts to hold conspiracy against us. People trust me, they believe in our actions. But there are some people who have old habits. They want to involve people in conspiracy against us, the chief

minister said.

I am told that two persons were arrested. They were also released on bail.

I have spoken to the Director General of Police and asked him to submit report on reasons of the vandalism, Deb added.

Biplab Kumar Deb, who also holds the home portfolio, said Deputy inspector General (Northern Range), was sent to visit the spot today.

I have asked the Director General of Police to furnish reasons behind the incident. I shall unearth the truth at any cost, the chief minister said.

Deb said that BJP workers have been asked asked to rebuild the statue.

If there is any fund deficit, the state government will provide support, he told reporters.

Superintendent of Police (Unakoti) Lucky Chouhan, however, told reporters that no political connection to the incident was established so far.

Two persons were arrested so far. We suspect more to be involved. Investigation is being continued, she said.

Assam parental care law from October 2

Guwahati, Jul 28 (Agencies): The PRANAM (Parent Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring) Act, which makes it mandatory for Assam government employees to look after their aged and dependent parents and divyang siblings, will come into force from October 2. The act mandates deduction of 10-15 per cent of the gross salary of government employees who do not take care of their parents and disabled siblings.

The deducted amount will be passed on to the parents and the siblings who have been neglected.

Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state Cabinet has approved the rules framed under the Act on July 23 and it will come into effect from October 2.

He said a PRANAM Commission would be constituted, headed by a chief commissioner, a retired officer of the rank of additional chief secretary or above.

“If a retired officer of the rank of additional chief secretary or above is unavailable, then a serving officer of that rank would be appointed,” he said.

The commission will also have two additional commissioners, who would be social workers or retired commissioners or secretaries.

Sarma said the drawing and disbursal officers (DDOs) would be declared the designated authority to which neglected parents can make an application.

“After hearing both the sides, the DDOs will pass an appropriate order on the applications for deduction

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER LONGLENG : NAGALAND No.LLG/JUD/SUC/2009-10/151 Dt. 09/06/202018 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas, Shri/Smti/Kumari LONGKANG PHOM of Hukphang village/Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/ draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & securities in respect of Late Shri/ Smti/Kumari Y. SHAMYAUNG PHOM who expired on 06-12-2017.

Now therefore, publics are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any, within one month from the date of issue of this notice.

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of salaries. The DDOs will have to dispose of the matter within two months,” the minister said.

Any party not satisfied with the order can move the appellate authority - the director of the department.

“If still not satisfied, the parties will be at liberty to move the PRANAM Commission. The appellate authority will have to dispose the matter within two months and the commission will have to do it within three months,” he said.

Sarma said if two sons

Date : 16/07/2018

I. I, Zihdemong T alias T. Zindamong Yimchunger, son of No. 4370057K NK Late Tsumithung Yimchunger, presently residing at H/N-57, 7th Mile WardII, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide Indian citizen.

2. That my past name is T. Zindamong Yimchunger which is entered in my father's service record where I want to change and use my name as "Zihdemong T".

3. And where as Zihdemong T alias T. Zindamong Yimchunger, refers to my name or the same and one person only.

4. That henceforth my name shall be use as Zihdemong T. 5. That this affidavit is made to declare my different name and through these presents and strength be it known to all concerned for correction/ acceptance/change of name as Zihdemong T in my father's service record.

II. I, Thurila T. Yimchunger alias T. Thurila Yimchunger daughter of No. 4370057K NK Late Tsumithong Yimchunger, presently residing at H/N-57, 7th Mile Ward-II Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide Indian citizen.

2. That my past name is T. Thurila Yimchunger which is entered in my father's service record where I want to change and use my name as "Thurila T. Yimchunger".

3. And where as Thurila T. Yimchunger alias Thurila T. Yimchunger, refers to my name or the same and one person only.

4. That henceforth my name shall be use as Thurila T. Yimchunger.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare my different name and through these presents and strength be it known to all concerned for correction/ acceptance/change of name as Thurila T. Yimchunger in my father's service record.

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

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of a couple are government employees then the amount to be deducted will be equally divided between them.

“The money will be deposited every month in the bank account of the neglected parents,” he said.

The minister said this is a first-of-its kind legislation in the country and its implementation will be a “learning experience” for the state government.

The Assembly had passed the Act in September last year.

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No. DCP/JDL-12/2017/VOL-I/347 Date : 11 June 2018, Smti SOURHETHSÜ OF Meluri town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 in order to draw/operate family pension / GPF /GIS/NPRIS/ LE/Bank Account and other benefits against her deceased husband Late No.2010 ABC Yitachu Pochury under the establishment of supdt of Police Phek Nagaland and expired on 01-06-2018.

1. It is hereby notified that, if anybody has any complaint against the succession, he/she may lodge complaint to this office within a period of 1 (one) month from the date of this notification or date of publication whichever is later.

2. No further complaint shall be entertained after the stipulated period and shall be considered that there is no objection.

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AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME CLARIFICATION

Regd. No. 883 Date : 27/05/2016 I, Smiti Neichulou Tsuzu of Phek Town. Phek District Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declared an oath as under :1. That in my service record book my name is entered as Neichulou D/o Kepe Tsuzu, whereas in all my educational qualification certificate my name is written as Neichulou Tsuzu.

2. Therefore, Neichulou or Neichulou Tsuzu both refers to my name and the same person.

3. That hence forth, my name shall be used as Neichulou Tsuzu.

4. That this affidavit is made to rectify my name as Neichulou Tsuzu in all my official documents/Records related to my service.

5. That the above statement made by me is true to the best of my Knowledge and nothing has been concealed.

Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

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We, the Nikhekhu Students' Union with immense pride and honour would like to congratulate all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC, degree and Masters degree examination of 2018.

The Union further wishes them bright success in their future endeavours.

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The arrested persons in Imphal Custom division custody. (R) the seized gold.

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Dated : 27/07/2018

I, Hanmung Jurry, S/o Nunji, resident of Akhegwo Village, P.O. Meluri, Dist. Phek : Nagaland solemnly declare that my name and my wife & daughters name is inadvertently entered as Hanmung instead of Hanmung Jurry, my wife name Atula instead of Sentitola Pongen and my Daughters name Ghunnong Jurry instead of Ghiinnongve Jurry and Tsehung Jurry instead of Tsehungve Jurry in my service records and this refer to one and same person. From today my name HANMUNG JURRY, my wife name SENTITOLA PONGEN and my daughters name GHIINNONGVE JURRY and TSEHUNGVE JURRY in all my official documents.

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Village Defense Force personnel taking out a rally in Imphal on Saturday. (NP)

were permitted to meet with the DGP and hold talk on their demands.

The VDF personnel under the aegis of All Manipur VDF Welfare Association have been on armed down strike since July 11 last pressing the state government to address their long pending demands.

Their 13-point charter of demands submitted to the government includes hike in their monthly pay, 13 month pay, service security among others.

Talking to reporters, leaders of VDF alleged that they had already submitted a 13-point charter of demand to the chief minister but had not received positive response compelling them to launch the armdown strike.

The present pay given to VDF could not meet even their personal expenditure, they alleged. “Among us, many are sole bread earners of their families and the present pay cannot manage our family,” they said. At present, VDF are paid a sum of Rs. 6000 per month.

Recently government has hiked the pay to Rs 7720 with Rs 1000 as ration allowance. However, the agitating VDF refused to accept the hike.

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Declaration for change of Actual Name/Surname I, Smti. Hotoli, D/o Ghoshito aged about 28 years, permanent resident of Ghokhuvi Village and presently residing at South Point West, Zunheboto : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. I am bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Sumi Naga Tribe resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That due to mistake and clerical error my name was inadvertently recorded as Smti. Ivuto, Employee code 20364 in Personal Information and Management System (PIMS) which should be read as Smti. Hotoli.

3. That this declaration was made in order to rectify my name as Smti. Hotoli.

Hence from this day onwards my name shall be officially used as rectified in the above paragraph.

4. That the statements made in above para 1-4 are true to my best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein.

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Declaration for change of Actual Name/Surname I, Smti. Vikali, D/o Akhei aged about 38 years, permanent resident of Zhekiye Village and presently residing at Old Town Zunheboto : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. I am bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Sumi Naga Tribe, resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That due to mistake and clerical error my name was inadvertently recorded as Smti. Inashe, Employee code 20245 in Personal Information and Management System (PIMS) which should be read as Smti. Vikali.

3. That this declaration was made in order to rectify my name as Smti. Vikali.

Hence from this day onwards my name shall be officially used as rectified in the above paragraph.

4. That the statements made in above para 1-4 are true to my best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein.

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Rain wreaks havoc: 537 dead in 6 states impacted 1.49 lakh people.

The state has registered 126 deaths due to heavy rains, while nine people are missing.

Four NDRF teams have been deployed for rescue and relief operations in the southern state, while three are stationed in Maharashtra, which has been battered by heavy rains.

Altogether 117 people have been injured in Maharashtra following heavy rains.

In Uttar Pradesh, apart from the 70 deaths, 68 people have been injured due to rain-related incidents. Seven People wade through a waterlogged street after NDRF teams are deployed in UP. monsoon rainfall, in Patna on Saturday. (PTI) New Delhi/Dehradun, Jul 28 (PTI): As many as 537 people have lost their lives in floods and rains in six states during the monsoon season so far.

According to the Home Ministry’s National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), 139 people have died in Maharashtra, 126 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 70 in Uttar Pradesh, 52 in Gujarat and 34 in Assam due to the floods and rains.

The deluge and rains have hit 26 districts in Maharashtra, 22 in West Bengal, 21 in Assam, 14 in Kerala, 10 in Gujarat and a large part of Uttar Pradesh so far.

In Assam, 10.17 lakh people have borne the brunt of rains and floods, of which

TMC leaders call to oust BJP during rally Midnapore (WB), Jul 28 (PTI): Giving a call to oust the BJP, Trinamool Congress leaders today said the people of India needed a leader like Mamata Banerjee who worked for all, including farmers and women.

They reiterated the “BJP hatao, desh bachao” slogan given by Banerjee during the martyrs’ day rally in Kolkata last week and said that a pledge needed to be taken to win all the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Addressing a rally at the same ground where Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting on July 16, TMC MP Abhishek Bandopadhyay said Banerjee had set a target for the party to defeat the saffron party in 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Bandopadhyay said the TMC had formed a “syndicate of the people” to usher in development in the state and to bring peace in the erstwhile Maoist-affected areas and Darjeeling hills.

2.17 lakh are living in relief camps.

Twelve teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are engaged in rescue and relief operations in Assam, the NERC said.

A team of the NDRF comprises 45 personnel.

A total of 1.61 lakh people have been affected by rains and floods in West Bengal where eight NDRF teams are deployed.

Four people are missing and 19 others injured following heavy rains in West Bengal.

In Gujarat, 15,912 people have been evacuated to safer locations after being hit by floods and rains. Seven NDRF teams are positioned in the state.

In Kerala, the flood has

Yamuna crosses danger mark; Delhi on alert

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held an emergency meeting today with top officials of his government, including Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash, to take stock of the situation after the Yamuna crossed the danger mark here.

The water level reached 205.30 metres at 7 pm today, prompting authorities here to evacuate people from low-lying areas, officials said. Kejriwal said all departments have been put on high alert.

“Haryana has released 5 lakh cusec water. Called an emergency meeting to discuss the situation. This water likely to reach Del by tomo eve. Wherever administration evacuating

people, they r requested to cooperate. All depts put on high alert. For any flood related emergency, control room no is 1077 (sic),” he tweeted.

The Yamuna water level at the Hathinikund barrage has crossed the danger mark of 90,000 cusec and till 7 pm, 5,63,186 cusec of water was released.

The water level of the Yamuna river at the Old Delhi Railway Bridge rose to 205.30 metres by 7 pm and is expected to rise even further, an official said.

“The water level of river Yamuna at Delhi Old Rly Bridge reached at 204.92 metres at 7 am on July 28 (above the warning level) and having rising trend,” a statement issued in the morning had said.

An alert was sounded yesterday by the Delhi government after the water level of the Yamuna crossed the danger mark, an official said.

Incessant rain hits normal life in U’khand

Incessant rains affected normal life across Uttarakhand today, especially in the hilly areas, where a number of roads were blocked due to landslides and schools remained closed.

Jollygrant received a maximum of 145.1 mm of rains, followed by Rishikesh 132.4 mm, Purola in Uttarkashi 110 mm, Roorkee 106 mm Mussoorie 99.5 mm and Dehradun 98.6

mm, the Meteorological (MeT) office here said.

It has forecast heavy rains for most parts of the state over the next 72 hours and asked pilgrims visiting the four Himalayan shrines to remain alert.

The wall of a school building at Purola in Uttarkashi district collapsed after two days of continuous rains.

However, no one was hurt as the government and private schools from class 1-12 were closed as a precautionary measure in view of heavy rains in the district, Uttarkashi Disaster Management Officer Devendra Patwal said.

Rubble from landslides has blocked a number of roads in Uttarkashi. The Rishikesh-Gangotri national highway is blocked at Therang, Laldhang and Nalupani whereas the Delhi-Yamunotri highway is blocked at Kadikhal, Silesu, and Lakhwad bend.

Barkot-Vikasnagar road is blocked at Kharsun.

The Yamunotri highway has been blocked at Dabarkot, which is highly vulnerable to landslides since July 22 itself. However, yatra to Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines has been continuing through alternative routes.

The Ganga, Yamuna, Tons and Kamal rivers are in spate, whereas there has been no power supply in the entire Yamuna valley since last night.

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Kerala CM should face graft case trial, CBI tells SC New Delhi, Jul 28 (IANS): The CBI has told the Supreme Court that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was discharged from all criminal and corruption charges in the SNC Lavalin case, “should face trial”.

In an affidavit filed in the court, the Central Bureau of Investigation questioned the discharge of Vijayan and two others, saying the Kerala High Court orders in this regard was “not correct”.

The CBI has challenged the High Court’s August 23, 2017, order to discharge Vijayan, K. Mohanachandran, former Principal Secretary in Department of Power, and A. Francis, then department Joint Secretary. The High Court had given the go-ahead for the trial of remaining three accused, who are Kerala State Electricity Board officials. Objecting to the High Court’s decision to discharge certain accused and making remaining charge-sheeted persons to face trial, the CBI said: “Vijayan should also face trial for the same set of offences”.

“The specific acts and omissions of each accused can only be decided in a properly conducted trial and the discharge of some accused may adversely impact the outcome vis-a-vis those tried in court,” said the CBI affidavit. Reacting to the fresh development, Leader

Pinarayi Vijayan (File) of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala told the media that it had now been proved right what they had been saying all along. “Vijayan should now react to this... we have been saying all through that he has a role in it.”

Vijayan, however, has not responded so far.

The case pertains to an agreement with Canadian firm SNC Lavalin in 1997 for the renovation and modernisation of Pallivasai, Sengulam and Panniar hydroelectric projects in Idukki district of Kerala, which allegedly caused a loss of Rs 266 crore to the exchequer.

Vijayan was then the Power Minister in Kerala.

The three accused directed to face trial too had approached the apex court, asking why they were not treated on par with Vijayan and two co-accused discharged in the case.

The CBI maintained that the High Court order

was “bad in law” and its findings that Vijayan and two others need not to face the trial amounts to “clear differentiation” between two sets of accused.

“Without the knowledge of Vijayan and two others, the consultancy agreements would not have been converted into supply contracts on fixed rates on February 10, 1997, when Vijayan was (Power) Minister and had gone to Canada along with Mohanachandran (also discharged in the case) as a guest of Lavalin and during the visit the decision to sign the supply contract was taken by Vijayan,” the affidavit added.

“The wilful omissions and commissions on the part of the public servants provided the opportunity to SNC Lavalin for deriving wrongful gains, casing corresponding loss to the KSEB,” it added.

A bench of Justice N.V. Ramana and Justice Abdul Nazeer had earlier stayed the trial of the case and sought the CBI’s response.

On November 5, 2013, a CBI court in the state capital exonerated all the accused, without taking up the case for trial.

However, a year later, the CBI approached the High Court against the CBI court’s exoneration, which ordered the trial against three persons and discharged three others, including Vijayan.

Sitharaman hands over DMK chief hospitalised, stable; leaders visit hospital ‘Made in India’ engines to Army

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hands over two types of indigenously built high-power multi-fuel to the Indian Army, in Chennai on Saturday. (PTI)

Chennai, Jul 28 (PTI): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today formally handed over two types of indigenously built highpower multi-fuel engines to the Army.

The engines manufactured by the Engine Factory, Avadi -- a unit of Ordnance Factory Board, Department of Defence Production -were fully indigenised for the first time under the Centre’s ‘Make in India’ programme.

“Earlier, we were importing

some of the components for defence. Now, with these two engines produced by you, you have proved that the Army does not look outside (other countries) than to look at you,” she said at a function in the factory, 35 km from here.

The first engine of 1000 HP engine -- V92S2 engine -- powers T-90 Bhisma Tank, the second engine -- V-46-6 engine -- powers the T-72 Ajeya Tank and its variants are manufactured with ‘100

per cent Made in India’ parts, officials said.

Earlier,local content of the two engines was upto 73 per cent, they said. Sitharaman formally handed over the documents of the two types of engines to Vice Chief of Army Staff Devaraj Anbu. Sitharaman said the Engine Factory General Manager, Anil Kumar has said the factory would be producing fully indigenised engines for the BMP-1 tank as well. “You have made us proud,” she said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been encouraging the Make in India programme since there was a thought that products engaged in country’s security need to be locally sourced, she said. Though these engines were manufactured based on Russian design, India was depending on Moscow for its supply of critical assemblies like turbocharger, supercharger, fuel injection pumps, Defence (Production) Secretary Ajay Kumar said.

Chennai, Jul 28 (PTI): DMK chief M Karunanidhi, being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection, was shifted to a private hospital from his residence here early today due to dip in blood pressure and is now stable, the hospital said.

The 94-year-old leader was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Kauvery Hospital around 1:30 am.

A bulletin issued at 8 pm said “former Chief Minisiter Karunanidhi’s health condition continues to remain stable with ongoing active medical support.

He is continuously being monitored and treated by the panel of expert doctors in the ICU.” Earlier the hospital said he was admitted after his blood pressure had dropped.

“His blood pressure has been stabilised with medical management and he continues to be monitored and treated by a panel of experts,” the 2.30 am bulletin said.

Karunanidhi’s family members discussed the treatment modalities with

General Secretary of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) K Anbazhagan with senior leaders visit DMK chief M Karunanidhi. (PTI)

hospital authorities.

DMK leaders, including party working president and Karunanidhi’s son M K Stalin, and other frontline leaders such as Duraimurugan, Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi and former Union minister A Raja were present at the hospital.

The DMK leaders had also visited the nonagenarian leader’s house in Gopalapuram area before he was taken to the hospital.

K a r u n a n i d h i ’s e s tranged son and former DMK leader M K Alagiri,

who was expelled from the party by the DMK chief in January 2014 after a prolonged struggle for power with his younger brother Stalin, also visited his father’s house and the hospital.

Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the hospital and enquired about the health of Karunanidhi with hospital authorities, Stalin and other members of the DMK president’s family.

Chief Minister K Palaniswami told report-

ers at Salem that the state government was ready to provide all possible medical assistance to the ailing Karunanidhi, who was a five-time CM, if it was approached.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, wishing a quick recovery, tweeted: “Kalaignar M Karunanidhi is a born fighter. I am sure he will fight back and return fast to good health. Wish him a speedy recovery.”

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “My prayers for Sh Karunanidhi’s fast recovery.”

State health minister C Vijayabaskar too wished the DMK supremo a speedy recovery.

After receiving the news about Karunanidhi being admitted to hospital, party cadre from various parts of the state poured in there chanting “long live Thalaivar” (leader) and “meendu vaa thalaiva,” (come back leader).

Hours before Karunanidhi was moved to the hospital, Stalin had said the former chief minister’s health was improving.

Chidambram launches ‘project shakti’ SP president Akhilesh authorised to decide on alliance for LS polls

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram with Karnataka Congress leaders during the launch of project ‘Shakti’, in Bengaluru on Saturday. (PTI)

Bengaluru, Jul 28 (PTI): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today asked his party workers not to get fooled by the “BJP’s propaganda of Congressmukt Bharat”, saying if at all there was a “mukt Bharat, it would be BJP-mukt”.

The former Union minister said that things had changed from the time when the Congress was an “unchallenged” political party in India and stressed on the need to strengthen it at the booth level, reminding that now elections were fought at

that level. Launching project ‘Shakti’ in Karnataka for the Congress workers, with an aim to strengthen the party’s ground organisation by connecting workers across every booth, village, block, town and districts. Party workers could enroll in the project by sending an SMS containing their voter ID card number to a dedicated number, party officials said, adding that ‘Shakti’ would enable boothlevel workers to engage with local leadership on various issues.

Emphasising the need

for micro-management of every booth, Chidambaram set August 15 as the deadline for enrollment of lakhs of the workers for the project.

“Massive enrollment should take place beginning today and we must have some result by August 15...

I’m absolutely sure with Project Shakti the Congress will multiply its numbers dramatically and in months to come we will have a very strong ground force and get ready for the Parliament election whenever it takes place,” he added.

“There was a time when all that the Congress had to do was to mention the name of Jawaharlal Nehru or Indira Gandhi and then millions of people would simply come to the booth and vote,” Chidambaram said.

“It is a booth-wise election now, which is why in every booth we must be present... We must have enough people in every booth... What matters now is the number of feet on the ground,” he added.

Lu c k n ow, J u l 2 8 (PTI): Samajwadi Party (SP) national executive today authorised party president Akhilesh Yadav to take a decision on alliances and seat sharing for the general elections next year, an SP leader said.

Senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav said, “The main decision taken in the national executive is that party president Akhilesh Yadav has been authorised to take a decision on alliance and seat sharing for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.”

“The executive is of the view that elections should be held through ballot papers and not through EVMs (electronic voting machines),” he told reporters here.

The ruling BJP claimed that the SP’s demand reflected its “nervousness and desperation”.

“The SP appears to have accepted defeat even before the elections,” BJP spokesperson Shalabh Mani Tripathi told PTI.

Akhilesh Yadav (File)

Ram Gopal Yadav, when asked to elaborate on the discussions at the meeting about the political scenario, parried a direct reply, saying, “I am telling you about the decisions not the discussions.”

About absence of some party leaders, including Azam Khan from the meeting, he said, “Is it necessary that all should remain present? Ninety per cent of the members were present. Party president Akhilesh Yadav was also there.”

On being asked as to what the party would do if the Election Commission

did not accept their demand for polls through ballot papers, Ram Gopal Yadav said SP leaders would sit at the doors of the EC and resort to satyagrah.

Asked about possibilities of him contesting from Sambhal Lok Sabha seat, he said, “It is up to the party to decide whether I will contest or not. If it directs me, I will contest. If it doesn’t, I will not.”

To a question on who will lead the alliance if it is formed, Ram Gopal Yadav said, “The government at the Centre is running with 17 parties. Their leader is only (Narendra) Modi. Every party has its leader.”

To another query as to whether there was any discussion about Akhilesh Yadav’s warring uncle Shivpal Yadav, he replied in the negative. When his attention was drawn towards the frequent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttar Pradesh, Ram Gopal Yadav said, “This is just the beginning. As elections approach, he will

have to come here on a daily basis.”

At the meeting, the attendees condoled the death of poet Gopal Das Neeraj and some other eminent personalities, and observed silence as a mark of respect to them. A senior SP leader said the seat sharing formula could be that each party in the prospective alliance will get to contest in those constituencies where they had either won or were runners-up in the last Lok Sabha polls.

Going by this arithmetic, the Congress will be eligible for only eight seats in Uttar Pradesh as it had won two seats and was runners-up in six in the 2014 general elections.

According to Samajwadi Party insiders, the party leadership is not ready to spare more than eight seats for the Congress. If the SP relinquishes these eight seats and some more for smaller partners, its own quota of seats would go well below 30.

“In such a scenario,

the party believes that it will be left with only 25-26 seats to contest in 2019, which does not suit its stature,” said another SP leader, requesting anonymity.

He said Akhilesh Yadav might not be, therefore, willing to accommodate the Congress beyond its pocket boroughs of Amethi and Rae Bareli.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 232 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018

Abuse of religious practices

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ll hell literally broke loose when an audio clip surfaced about the husband of a woman who was heard complaining to a church official about how church priests had sexually abused his wife for 20 years. Earlier, the first case before the bench was against Joseph Therakam, who is accused of trying to help the main accused priest cover up the incident. The accused priest was arrested in 2017 on charges of raping a minor girl and impregnating her. The second shocking clip, reveals how the five priests in Kerala had sexually assaulted a woman for almost 20 years in a cycle of abuse and blackmail.

Two of the priests then approached a court for protection from arrest. The Kottayam-based church had said it has ordered a “clear, impartial” probe into the allegations and if found guilty, action would be taken.

The sexual abuse in the church reportedly happened after ‘confession’ by the woman. In Catholic teaching, the Sacrament of Penance is the method of the Church by which individual men and women confess sins committed after baptism and have them absolved by God through the administration of a Priest.

The Catholic rite, obligatory at least once a year for serious sin, is usually conducted within a confessional box, booth or reconciliation room. According to reports, the woman who had gone for confession after which the priest(s) sexually abused then blackmailed her into silence. Such instances where priests abused the victims by taking advantage of their confessions, has hit the church very badly. After the recent sex scandal in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, in Kerala, a new dimension was added to the scandal when the National Commission of Women(NCW) has strongly demanded that the practise of ‘confession’ in the church be banned in order to protect vulnerable victims from sex predators. The National Commission for Women(NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma in her report to the government on the two sex scandals in churches in Kerala, has recommended that the government should intervene to abolish the practice of confession in churches as “they come in the way of security and safety of women.” Quite expectedly and also with more than enough reasons, the church has objected to the attempt to interfere in a religious practise. In a statement here on Friday, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan Baselius Mar Thoma Paulose II said the directive of NCW chief Rekha Sharma could only be viewed as an attempt to undo the citizen’s freedom of religious practice assured by the Constitution. The Church was of the firm stand that culprits should be punished if the charge levelled by an individual against a few priests that they had misused the confessional secrets to sexually exploit her was proved. But denouncing the entire clergy for this was unfair, the Catholicos said.

Even the National Commission for Minorities(NCM) slammed the NCM by strongly opposing the recommendation for abolishing the practice of confessions in churches, saying it was an integral part of Christianity and could not be interfered with. Perhaps a proper perspective is to tackle the sexual assault as a serious offence by awarding stringent punishment on those sex predators and the church needs to adopt effective measures to ensure that a church tradition is not abused by predators.

Post-mortem

shockers and hunger deaths in Possible fresh initiative for GoN theStarvation capital of India: a representative sample

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s long as mankind inhabit planet earth, the inherent diversity of conflicting thoughts and actions will remain a constant distraction in decision making. It however goes without saying that an enlightened visionary leadership with a forthright strength of conviction can alleviate the burdens the masses...while an uncompromising self-centred, egoistic leadership can only spell doom for those being led. This is the universal truth that will consequently determine the destiny of a people.

Having said that, at the cost of being accused of tiresome repetition, it needs be reiterated as a reminder to us all that the Nagas have travelled a very difficult unpalatable road of injustice for the past 71 years. In so many ways, the first chapter of Naga history has, by and large, been courageously, honestly and honourably written by our first generation Christians, both ‘Overground’ and ‘Underground’, that we can be proud about. They steadfastly braved the odds, crossed impossible bridges along the way, making countless life impacting decisions...that some may applaud while others may condemn...nevertheless bringing us forward from the dark ages of headhunting to the present day ‘enlightened’ modernity. The unfortunate part is that we have learnt so little from the past excruciating experiences. The baton has been passed on to the present generation to script the next chapter of our history...and we seem to be smudging each page with nothing much more than a story of relentless hunt for personal power and money... indifferently abandoning the fundamental issue that ought to draw our utmost focused attention and action... rather than to let it rot in the cesspool. The hypocrisy and uncompromising greed factor is fast dragging the ‘once proud Nagas race’ down the abyss. The true picture of our present trend seems to depict more of a people who have lost their collective vision and hope for the common good.

For better or for worse we, the Nagas, must rejuvenate mass awakening towards realigning our misconception. Over the years we have more or less left the subject of “Naga Sovereignty” and “Integration” as an exclusively terrain of the NNPGs for them to independently chart the course of OUR collective destiny. It has resulted in the much touted opaque “Framework Agreement”...the contents of which the stakeholders know absolutely nothing till date...leaving no other choice but to uncomfortably analyse our circumstance purely on conjectures and speculations.

This is certainly not right. The one thing that has emerged more

unambiguously in the recent past is the fact that the issue of “Sovereignty” and “Integration” is no longer a primary subject on the negotiating table. The first reaction of the “shadow patriots” was that of their silent condemnation of the NNPGs within the safe confines of their kitchen and others in the social Medias. The successive ruling government too adopted an inconsequential policy of “Equidistance” and “Equi-closeness”... and to this day...continues to pose as a “Facilitator” without facilitating anything realistically. The 71 years of conflict that has literally destroyed successive generation of Nagas from growing to their fullest potentials has now become a secondary concern in subordination to a new version of headhunting called “Money-hunting”. GoN ought to realise that “Sovereignty” as was aspired by our forbearers is now being redefined as a “Shared Sovereignty” (whatever that may mean) but strictly understood to be within the confines of Indian Constitution...that too without incorporating “Integration”. This contentious change of scenario nevertheless offers legitimate opportunity for the GoN to take direct responsibility of becoming an ‘active facilitator’. The unwieldy group of rudderless ‘Joint Legislative Committee’ manned by those who have indifferent level of understanding or commitment to the Naga cause should be replaced by a more formal, concise ‘go-between’ platform of matured, commitment personalities to directly interact both with the NNPGs and the GoI and help GoN to stay on course without other distractions.

Apart from the resolution of the Legislative Assembly to pave the way for NNPGs in the formation of an ‘Interim Government’ in the aftermath, the GoN can also officially invoke traditional strength of our customary social structure of Chieftainship, (well acknowledged by Article 371A), to generate real and genuine endorsement of the efforts of our NNPGs rather than the unconvincing opportunistic endorsements that have been peddled around thus far. Mass momentum must be generated to draw the attention of GoI that the Nagas want a settlement without further delay tactics.

With the final settlement presumably drawing towards a close, another complex issue that baffles a mind is: who will be the final signatories to the final settlement with the GoI?...NSCN (IM) or the Working Group or both together?

Joint signatory does seem to appear more rational an option but judging by the uncompromising stance of the NSCN (IM) hierarchy in the past...it is difficult to comprehend such a positive outcome

DailyDevotion God’s Purpose or Mine? Indeed time for Naga reckoning He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side… —Mark 6:45 We tend to think that if Jesus Christ compels us to do something and we are obedient to Him, He will lead us to great success. We should never have the thought that our dreams of success are God’s purpose for us. In fact, His purpose may be exactly the opposite. We have the idea that God is leading us toward a particular end or a desired goal, but He is not. The question of whether or not we arrive at a particular goal is of little importance, and reaching it becomes merely an episode along the way. What we see as only the process of reaching a particular end, God sees as the goal itself.

What is my vision of God’s purpose for me? Whatever it may be, His purpose is for me to depend on Him and on His power now. If I can stay calm, faithful, and unconfused while in the middle of the turmoil of life, the goal of the purpose of God is being accomplished in me. God is not working toward a particular finish— His purpose is the process itself. What He desires for me is that I see “Him walking on the sea” with no shore, no success, nor goal in sight, but simply having the absolute certainty that everything is all right because I see “Him walking on the sea” (Mark 6:49). It is the process, not the outcome, that is glorifying to God. God’s training is for now, not later. His purpose is for this very minute, not for sometime in the future. We have nothing to do with what will follow our obedience, and we are wrong to concern ourselves with it. What people call preparation, God sees as the goal itself.

God’s purpose is to enable me to see that He can walk on the storms of my life right now. If we have a further goal in mind, we are not paying enough attention to the present time. However, if we realize that moment-by-moment obedience is the goal, then each moment as it comes is precious.

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What I am is how I came out.

No one’s perfect and you just have to accept your flaws and learn to love yourself. ~ Kelly Brook

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018

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he Naga political movement does not belong to any section or groups and individual, but it belongs to every section, groups and individual, and henceforth it deems to be regarded of the outmost professionalism to procure political emission emulating standard common dispensation of political equity – nothing short of which will suffice otherwise lest we become so persuaded by un-owned rhetoric, opinion and responsibility. The Naga issue is not a secession agenda although the proponents who intertwined among themselves over their priorities leave behind a trail of themselves racing to succeed and overthrow each other in their quest to attain power and engrave the party symbol prior to the collective definition of what Naga solution signifies. Naga solution is the salvation of the Nagas and just so this is clear, the people are not against or are at anytime confirming to discriminate any political groups including NSCN (IM) and the others. Neither do the people appeal to any placement that is non inclusive of people’s mandate and comprising of peoples’ rights.

To be shoved and nailed to a political graveyard is the pressing matter the conscious Nagas are quivering and that’s what the fuss is all about. If we are denied to secure a correct political placement without being able to question and hold the power-that-be accountable, we have failed ourselves miserably. And if the people have failed, the

nation has failed. There is no nation without total rights... not a democratic one at least.

It is obvious our problems are manifold in different varieties; corruption to integration and else. But the contraption to process solution is rather convenient and it could be that simple. To accommodate all the NNPGs along with people; we have consistent public personalities well equipped with common political knowledge: Dr. Salikyu, K. Hoshi, Z. Lohe, T. Solo etc. are some few listed among many calibers…who could capably represent the people and securing a definitive conclusion to boldly fast track solution and shifting the growth trajectory of the Nagas from the face of history.

There should not be personal or group agenda involved and mere mind games to claim our political right and identity from India and the world. Our claim is genuine and our problems and lives real. To respect our rights is to reciprocate equally with others, such is the natural order of things. To embark with our neighbors naturally is to respect and regard their human conditions as well, their limitations and consideration too. Together us and them, we can find common grounds to grow and share and live amicably without hindering the other. There is so much human brotherhood can achieve if only we are close with reality and find embrace with our rights.

T Y Tikhir, Mon Town

from happening amicably. While it is true that NSCN (IM) consists of many tribes, every breathing soul knows that the ultimate decision making authority rests with one man and one man alone...Mr. Th. Muivah. By extension, the upper echelon within the NSCN (IM) is also predominantly armoured by our Naga brothers from Manipur both in the Civil and Army wings.

Now, in the absence of “Integration”, (without intending to hurt anyone’s sentiment), the truthful and logical conclusion is that the direct authority of our Southern brothers from Manipur within the State of Nagaland would necessarily become redundant/ irrelevant... leaving behind only remnants of leaderless leadership of the remaining Tribes. Given such an eventuality, the need will emerge for GoN to shoulder responsibility through the ‘Go between forum’ to play an important role of mediation between the two entities.

Such is the complexity of our given reality. Honest efforts for a united house have long eluded the Nagas even though we are being confronted by an adversary far superior to us in every field.

Rather than stand united to face the odds, we have been more efficient in compounding our problems. Take the case of the recent upheaval of our Eastern Front for a separate State. This subject has been festering for quite a while. It ought to have attracted immediate and serious attention of the Government to find a pragmatic amicable solution...but has the GoN bothered to do anything substantial thus far?

The State Government ought to press the pause button to their ‘power-hunting’ and ‘moneyhunting’ games and wholeheartedly concentrate on these festering issues being reflected...beyond the realm of lip servicing political manifesto. It would be worthwhile to note that positive History is seldom written by the feeble hearted.

So, can our present political leadership find the strength of true conviction to lead us forward and allow our younger generation to rediscover real hope for their future and blossom? Natural talents are abundantly prevalent. Given the right kind of fair environment and grooming opportunities, our young generation will be second to none across the globe. This is my sincere belief.

We therefore need to honestly and earnestly begin the exercise of rubbing out the dark smudges and add positive inputs on the pages of our history being written by the present generation. God Bless.

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd); 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Dimapur

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bow my head in shame. I’m totally devastated and dumbfounded, when I heard that three sisters aged 8, 4 and 2 died due to huger and starvation.

Father of these children is a rickshaw puller went out in search of job when this unfortunate episode happened.

Their mother happened to be mentally challenged. It’s shocking, utter shame to the system and a huge shame to all the Indians. Post-mortem and autopsy reports revealed that the three sisters died of hunger and starvation. The report further states that they had not eaten any food for more than 8 days.

The autopsy reports further states that their stomachs, bladders and rectums were empty. The shrunken bones and flesh could not take anything, and so there were hardly any fat found in their bodies—absolutely no fat at all. It’s pathetic, horrifying and annoying. Right from the Prime Minister to the chief ministers and their cronies irrespective of political shades and affiliations talk about big things—transforming India to digital, bullet train and what not?

“Empty Words”!

This shocking incident happened just 12 kilometers away from the Indian Parliament in Mandavali, Delhi. If this is the state of affairs of our country in the 21st Century where many great promises are made and debates takes place, then the citizens should rethink about the systems that we have created that have absolutely failed to deliver the basic necessities and therefore be made responsible and accountable. The systems that are evolved to deliver food, shelter and employment have failed and thus become non-functional. Starvation, hunger and deprivation are the order of the day for many Indians.

The Government at the Centre and other state governments may be boasting of their schemes and programs and exaggerate about their achievements, but got exposed to the incident that happened in under the prerogative of central and state governments.

Politicians lie without any shame and often get caught. The classic example is what happened in Delhi is a shocker that three children died of starvation.

It shows that we do not have strong agencies and systems to deliver and so they are not accountable to anyone.

They all failed and betrayed us.

What is this new India we are talking? The following data would give us more shock waves and tremors as we go through: • India has the largest number of undernourished population in the world.

• 19 crore people go hungry every day.

• 1 in 4 children in India is malnourished.

• One-third Indian children stunted, • 3000 children die every day.

• 21 per cent under five is undernourished.

• 14.5 per cent of our population is undernourished.

• 51 per cent of women in the reproductive stage is anemic.

• Global Hunger Index report states India is in the 100th position in the ranking out of 190 or so countries.

It has climbed down drastically than yesteryears.

The above facts and figures make us to ask simple questions: Where did we fail and who failed? In hunger and poverty there are no taking brownie points. As citizens we collectively failed for the death of those children including the ones died in Jharkhand.

A country that has grown economically and made many strides in many areas has failed in not providing food, shelter and employment. Let us not pass buck on each other. We have failed collectively and those who are governing the country and the bureaucracy that works out programs, policies and makes false promises and extend fake news and wrong data should take the onus and be ashamed. Those who died of starvation and hunger did not have absolutely anything in their stomachs.

They died of starvation with empty stomachs. How can we digest the very images that posits many meanings?

The government which is representative of the State failed in not providing the basic fundamental right— food, then it should be considered as ‘killing’. It’s nothing, but ‘silent killing’.

This is another way of getting rid of poor and vulnerable from the very face of the earth. It certainly amounts to that. Father of the three not children, a rickshaw puller went out in search of job and may not have found any job, and thus left the children without feeding them. A pathetic and stomach churning episode happened to our children the future of India—starved to death/starvation death. As I type this write up I am angry to myself and feel guilty that in a country of plenty there are many who die of starvation and hunger. I have been confounded with many things that push me to ask: what type of future we give to our generations?

This is the country that could have combated hunger and poverty on war-footing, but is still caught with ‘politics of poverty and hunger’. Each political party wants to capitalize on the issue of poverty and as a result the poor becomes the target. The program and schemes that are enunciated by the state governments and the government at the centre fails to benefit people.

Populist programs are just to make the vulnerable and the disempowered more dependent and vulnerable. The schemes and programs should create more jobs and livelihood opportunities.

The political parties deliberately keep weak and vulnerable as vote banks— objects of their doles, and not subjects of their own history. In this episode and others we see clear violations of the State by not providing the basic food, shelter and employment. The State failed miserably and these are the human rights questions where the State failed to adhere to the constitutional obligations..

Dr. John Mohan Razu

And now we want good government officers

W

e all want good government officer, one who is honest, works sincerely and willing to sacrifice for the people without bothering much about his or her family or relatives. But what we generally make out of a government officer often go like this; church building construction- donation from government officers, church fundraise or lottery sell or calendar sell- donation from government officers, church jubilee celebration- donation from government officers, church’s ministry financial crisis- donation from government officers, missionary sponsorship- donation from government officers, student union fundraise- donation from government officers, various village unions fundraise- donation from government officers, any sports event or any social or cultural event in a village or a town or sometimes even in thick jungle- donation from government officers, a beauty pageant contest anywhere in Nagaland- donors ticket for government officers, a buffet or a thanksgiving sell, free health camp or a revival or a youth camp- again donation from government officers, Naga national workers from A to Z groups financial problem- donation from government officers, NGOs or small self help groups work or program-donation from government officers, chief guest or guest of honour at any event- again government officers will be invited and expected to donate prize money, natural calamities- donation from government officers. From student union meetings to jubilee celebrations, from pity tithes to luxurious church guest house construction, from overground to underground, be it women or children or student, everything from top to bottom, in this small place called Nagaland the government officers gives out or are expected to give out the lion share. What does a government officer gets in return? If he or she is honest, upright and sincere in work- a transfer to a remote place as

reward where their services cannot be optimally used. In some cases a government officer gets transferred even three to four times in a year when their kids are in school or give them an uncultured officer tag or a demotion after labeling unfounded charges against them for exercising their due rights for the welfare of the people.

And then after all this, we the people want good government officers while we are busy running around for a backdoor appointment for our near and dear ones proudly protruding our chest for what they have done in previous election. Most preachers preaches and so does most leaders on how to serve in government jobs as a good public servant with both their hands stretching out far and wide for a coercive donation for their varied fantasies. Yes people, demand for a good and upright officer, scream out loud and cry, pray and fast.

What’s wrong in it? Let us keep asking, demanding and complaining but let us not change our ways, have our hearts as crooked as it can possibly get. If incase we get good officers lets burden them to corruption. If the officers don’t bend to our tone then let him or her

be made to pay the price with his own blood and flesh.

God is watching from above. The corners and the roads we take, at the end, be it a minister or a government officer, we the people gets what we deserves. What we want and what we do seem to be as opposite as north and south poles. Our lips and hands seem to be far away from each other as east and west. Our expectations and what we actually deserve are as high and low as heaven and earth; they never meets.

Hence the proof- government schools don’t perform well, our files don’t move up fast and often get rejected because of clerical error, police can’t perform to its full potential, government hospitals don’t perform up to the mark, roads and bridges are pathetic, water supplies, electricity, transport and communication are crippling, salaries are not paid on time, government aids do not reach the rightful people and most of all we produce spineless youngsters.

Ultimately, who is paying the price?

Didn’t we got what we deserve?

Dr. Tialiba Longkumer, Majakong Ward, Mokokchung

Reader’s Post

Have Some Concern for Footgoers

Sir,

There are populous pedestrians than commuters in Nagaland. Not all the pedestrians are poor people, but more than half are wealthless. Now we are in monsoon season, the roads have become a channel of gutter that water floats on it. The question is, why are you driving so recklessly on these poor roads? It is raining constantly these days and some drivers are splashing dirty water on the Footgoers. Due to this, there are students and others who couldn’t attend/do their daily job. So, Have some civic sense! Have some concern! Cause sorry would be useless after action.

Visionary Nagas, (akumpeter52@gmail.com)

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

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TRAI chief’s Aadhar details leaked online

TRAI chief R.S. Sharma. (file)

New Delhi, Jul 28 (IANS): Alleged personal details of Indias telecom watchdog chief R.S. Sharma were leaked on Saturday after the TRAI chairman threw a challenge and tweeted his 12-digit Aadhaar asking if it had made him vulnerable to any security risk.

A French security expert, who goes by the nickname Elliot Alderson and uses twitter handle @fs0c131y, in a series of tweets caused ripples on the social media, leaking “personal address, DoB, your alternate phone number” and explaining to Sharma, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chairman, how risky it was to make the Aadhaar number public.

“People managed to get your personal address, DoB and your alternate phone number. I stop here, I hope you will understand

why make your Aadhaar number public is not a good idea,” Alderson wrote.

Sharma, a known defender of Aadhaar, has been maintaining that the unique ID does not violate privacy and the government reserved a right to create such a database of residents since it gives subsidies on state-run welfare schemes.

Amid a debate on privacy concerns, which has also reached the Supreme Court, activists and people in general fear that the 12-digit biometric number was harmful to citizen’s privacy.

“My Aadhaar number is 7621 7768 2740. Now I give this challenge to you: Show me one concrete example where you can do any harm to me,” tweeted Sharma, whose tenure ends on August 9. A twitter user had earlier asked Sharma to “walk your talk” after

the TRAI chief tweeted his interview with an online portal in which he strongly defended Aadhaar and rejected apprehensions that one billion Aadhaar accounts were vulnerable.

He said there had not been a single instance of data being breached and had there been one, the entire Aadhaar database would have been vulnerable.

Within hours of tweeting his Aadhaar number, Anderson replied to Sharma: “The phone number linked to this #Aadhaar number is 9958587977.

“According to an official @nicmeity circular, this phone number is the number of your secretary,” Anderson wrote and posted a link to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology circular.

The security researched also posted a picture of Sharma with a portion of it blackened. “I supposed this is your wife or daughter next to you.”

Anderson, who is known to have revealed security loopholes in the Aadhaar data system, also posted screenshots of Sharma’s leaked details with key areas blackened and hidden. One of the screenshots even carried his PAN details. But that was also hidden.

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Lynching cases: PDP leader warns of another partition

New Delhi, Jul 28 (AGENCIES): For mer J&K deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig on Saturday said the country would face another Partition soon if the incidents of lynching were not curbed.

Addressing workers at the raising day of the PDP in Srinagar, Baig said: “Gai aur bhains ke naam par musalmano ka katal bandh karein warna naateje achhe nahi honge. 1947 mein ek partition pehle hi ho chuka hai (Stop killing Muslims in the name of cows and buffalos or the results won’t be good. The country has already seen one Partition in 1947).”

He said the PDP had allied with the BJP not for power but to ensure that justice was done to Muslims across the country and to the Kashmiri people.

“We allied with the BJP so that they can trust Muslims. We allied with the BJP so that justice is done to Muslims and Kashmiris and talks with Pakistan can take place,” he added.

As the statement created a buzz in political circles, Baig tried to play down his remarks.

Speaking to CNNNews18, the PDP leader said he was misquoted and he meant that society would be divided if such incidents continued. Baig said incidents of lynching divided the community emotionally and polluted the environ-

Muzaffar Hussain Baig (file)

ment of the country.

Expressing faith in Narendra Modi, he said only the Prime Minister could put an end to the incidents.

However, he added that Modi alone could not control the situation for which he blamed individuals who indulge in violence.

Baig sought to underplay the political connotation of lynching incidents, saying such cases were reported under every regime, including the Congress, and could not be tied down to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alone.

When asked about Union minister Rajyavardhan Rathore’s statement that a high-level committee set up to examine the need for a separate law to curb such incidents would also bring cases of stone-pelting under its ambit, the PDP leader said he welcomed the expanded definition of lynching.

32 Maha varsity staffers die as bus plunges in ravine Raigad, Jul 28 (IANS): At least 32 university staffers were killed and one miraculously survived when a private bus on a picnic trip plunged into a deep ravine near Poladpur, around 175 km from Mumbai, on Saturday morning, officials said.

The sole sur vivor, Prakash Sawant-Desai, who escaped the tragedy with minor injuries, managed to climb to safety and alerted the university and police authorities of the accident around 10.30 am.

According to Raigad Police Control officer P.D. Patil, the bus was on way to Mahabaleshwar for a weekend picnic when the tragedy occurred. By noon around 12 bodies were retrieved with the help of locals, he said. Sawant-Desai told reporers that near Poladpur, the bus reportedly lost control after skidding on wet mud that had collected on the trecherous stretch.

“I managed to climb up and called up Dr. Balasaaheb Sawant Konkan Agriculture University authorities and the police,” said SawantDesai, who is an Assistant Director. He said that he had to climb over 500 feet, as there was no mobile phone range in the valley below in the treacherous Ambenali Ghat section. “On reaching the road at the top, I came into the mobile range and called up the police and university officials,” he said.

The group of staff members of an agriculture university in the Konkan region who were traveling in the bus, which later fell into a gorge, killing 32 passengers on Saturday. (PTI)

The university promptly informed the police about the accident. The Raigad police along with National Disaster Response Force teams from Pune and local Mahabaleshwar hikerstrekkers groups are engaged in a massive operation to retrieve the bodies from the ravine fighting heavy rains, with clouds descending on the thickly forested valley and hills.

Around 34 varsity staffers, including some women of the Ratnagiri-based university, left around 6.30 am today for a weekend sojourn to the state’s most popular twin hill resort of Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani.

Hundreds of shocked family members of the victims and varsity officials have rushed to the site. The police have blocked the Poladpur-Mahabaleshwar road as a precautionary

measure.

Deep below in the ravine, the remains of the bus lie as a crumpled heap of metal, with bodies of the passengers strewn around or stuck in the trees and bushes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow over the accident. “Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. My condolences to those who lost their loved ones.”

Congress President Rahul Gandhi also condoled the deaths.

“I appeal to Congress workers in the area to provide all possible assistance to the injured and families of those who have died,” Gandhi said.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai said he was pained to learn about the massive loss of lives in the accident.

SC to hear on plea for recall NCM strongly opposes Fleet of 12 NCR ambulances of Judge Loya case judgment NCW’s recommendation to carry patients for free in NCR

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As local adjustment mentioned in the bill passed by the state assembly did not mention its meaning clearly, the Centre is still asking the Manipur government to give the exact meaning of the local adjustment. This suggests that the Centre was either extending the Article 371 (A) to the Naga inhabited area of the region or implement the 6th scheduled.

“Extension of Article 371 (A) or the 6th Scheduled has no difference from dividing the state on ethnic line and both this form of solution will not be accepted by the CCSK, AMUCO and the UCM,” he said. UCM president, Karam Sunil, said that despite the objections by representatives of CSOs, Centre has been trying to disintegrate the unity of the state with his habitual divide and rule policy.

Today’s sit-in-demonstration was staged ahead of the proposed 24-hour general strike call given by the CSOs on the same issue on August 1.

While announcing the general strike, the three leading CSOs warned of a series

of protests to prevent the Naga Peace Accord from affecting the integrity of the state. After the general strike, the CSOs were planning to organise a mass rally on August 18 for the cause of the people of Manipur.

New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI): The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) today strongly opposed the National Commission for Women’s (NCW) recommendation for abolishing the practice of confessions in churches, saying it was an integral part of Christianity and cannot be interfered with.

The assertion by the NCM comes a day after the NCW chief Rekha Sharma recommended the ban saying the practice can lead to blackmailing of women.

Sharma made the recommendation after allegations against four priests of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala of using a married woman’s confession to sexually abuse her came to light last month. “The minority commission outrightly rejects the recommendation and is opposed to it,” NCM

New Delhi, Jul 28 (IANS): Manipal Hospitals Dwarka is launching a fleet of 12 state-of-the-art ambulances which will be stationed at certain places in the National Capital Region (NCR) to carry emergency patients to the nearest hospital, free of cost.

“The WHO’s ‘Golden Hour’ theory followed world over says if a patient of road mishap or a heart patient is rushed to the hospital within an hour, his chances of survival goes up by 70-80 per cent,” Manipal Hospitals Chairman Sudarshan Ballal said.

Ballal said Manipal A m b u l a n c e Re s p o n s e Service (MARS) will be launched on Sunday. The ambulances will be supported by centralized 24X7 Command Centre and Emergency Response Centre Physicians who will

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chairperson Syed Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi told PTI. “The practice of confession is an integral part of the religion of Christianity, so it cannot be banned. There can be no interference with religious practice,” he said. Yesterday, Union minister Alphons Kannanthanam, a native of Kerala and a Christian, too dismissed the NCW’s recommendation, saying the Modi government would never interfere with people’s religious beliefs.

“It is not the official stand of the government,” Kannanthanam, the Union Minister of State for Tourism, said in a Facebook post.

“It is the personal opinion of the NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma,” he added.

Pakiam has also written to NCM vice chairman George Kurien requesting him to raise the Church’s concern before the appropriate authorities.

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“It is submitted that in this country, statements made before police officers are not admissible in the eyes of law.

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Now Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah was one of the accused in the case but was later discharged.

The recall plea filed by senior counsel Dushyant Dave said that the “judgment and order passed by this court requires serious reconsideration and upon such reconsideration deserve to be recalled in the interest of justice and in larger public interest”.

He contended that the top court committed an error by relying on the

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New Delhi, Jul 28 (IANS): The Supreme Court will hear, on July 31, a plea of Bombay Lawyers Association seeking a review and recall of its judgment that held that Special CBI Court Judge B.H. Loya had met with natural death and that a PIL was misused for advancing political agenda and to scandalise the judiciary.

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The top court in its April 19 judgment had said: “It gives a sense of anguish that the proceedings were converted to scandalise the judiciary bordering on contempt.”

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New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI): Reliance Retail today reported an over three-fold jump in its pre-tax profit at Rs 1,069 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018. The retail arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) had posted a PBDIT (profit before depreciation, interest and tax) of Rs 292 crore in the April-June period a year ago. Revenue from RIL’s organized retail segment during the quarter under review grew over twofold to Rs 25,890 crore as against Rs 11,571 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal. RIL Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said: “Our consumer businesses continue to scale new highs and now account for nearly 21 percent of consolidated segment EBITDA.

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New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI): NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said the country needs to improve its human development index (HDI) to achieve a growth of around 10 percent.

“We are growing at around 7.5 percent and if our ambition is to grow at high rates like 10 per cent over a three-decade period, (then) it is not possible to do this if we don’t improve the HDI for India,” Kant said at an event by childrights organisation Plan India on Friday.

Such growth, Kant said, was not possible if infant-mortality and maternal-mortality rates were at very high rates and if one in three children was stunted.

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tional Securities Depository (NSDL) revealed that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested Rs 3,154.23 crore, or $459.02 million from the equities segment on stock exchanges during the week ended on July 27.

Sector-wise, top gainers were public sector banks, metals, FMCG and realty indices while the IT index was the only loser during the week, Jasani told IANS. The top weekly Sensex gainers were ITC (up 10.51 per cent at Rs 302.20); ICICI Bank (up 10.26 per cent at Rs 293.30); State Bank of India (up 9.83 per cent at Rs 286.60); Tata Steel (up 9.14 per cent at Rs 549.45); and Vedanta (up 8.49 per cent at Rs 219.80 per share).

The major losers were Bajaj Auto (down 5.74 per cent at Rs 2,678.05); Hero MotoCor p (down 5.32 per cent at Rs 3,193.80); Yes Bank (down 4.33 per cent at Rs 369.90); Wipro (down 3.02 per cent at Rs 274.50); and Tata Consultancy Services (down 2.65 per cent at Rs 1,943.10 per share).

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New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI): Gold prices recovered by Rs 40 to Rs 30,780 per 10 grams at the bullion market Saturday, taking positive leads from global market amid fresh buying by local jewellers.

Silver also recovered by Rs 25 to Rs 39,225 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Marketmen said firm global cues where gold inched up as the US dollar slid lower after strong US economic growth data while concerns remain about trade tensions between the US and Europe, attributed the recovery in gold prices.

Globally, gold rose by 0.07 per cent to USD 1,223.20 an ounce and silver by 0.75 per cent to USD 15.47 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade. In addition, pick-up in buying by local jewellers at domestic spot market also supported the upmove, they said.

said Prateek Jain, Director of Hem Securities.

Kotak Mutual Fund’s Senior Vice President and Head of Equity Research, Shibani Kurian said the investor sentiments were also boosted by the reduction in tax rates of many consumer items from 28 per cent to 18 per cent.

The GST (Goods and Services Tax) council on July 21 in its 28th meeting decided to lower tax rates on several consumer items.

The progress of the South-West monsoons picked up pace, which further improved the sentiments, Kurian told IANS. On the currency front, the rupee closed at 68.66 on Friday, strengthening by 19 paise from its previous week’s close of 68.85 per greenback.

In terms of investments, provisional figures from the stock exchanges showed that foreign institutional investors bought scrip worth Rs 2,539.58 crore, while the domestic institutional investors sold stocks worth Rs 1,573.68 crore in the week bygone.

Figures from the Na-

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M u mb a i , J u l 2 8 (IANS): With healthy quarterly earnings, tax-rate cuts on over 50 consumer items, domestic investor sentiments firmed up in the week ended Friday making the equity indices set new records and benchmarks every other day.

On Friday, both the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 settled at their respective highest closing levels of 37,336.85 points and 11,278.35 points after touching intra-day records of 37,368.62 points and 11,283.40 points earlier in the day.

According to market observers, appreciation in the Indian rupee and progress in the southwest monsoon rains also added to the enthusiasm in the market. On a weekly basis, Sensex closed at 37,336.85 points -- up 840.48 points or 2.30 per cent from the previous close.

The wider Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) settled at 11,278.35 points, higher by 268.15 points or 2.44 per cent -- from its previous week’s close.

Market breadth was positive in all the five trading sessions of the week, according to Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research at HDFC Securities.

“Traders and investors were happy about a good start to the earnings session and GST tax rate cuts,”

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companies such as Amazon Web Services began offering computing power by the hour (cloud computing).

To mitigate this, both Wipro and HCL Technologies have looked at acquiring firms which can help them offer new technology solutions.

For now, this approach appears to have proved financially lucrative for HCL Technologies, while Wipro grapples with its own set of challenges.

Over the last three years, HCL Technologies has invested over $2.1 billion in acquiring companies and licensing intellectual properties from these firms and then building products around them for clients.

Wipro in the last three years has spent about $1.3 billion in acquiring firms and buying minority stakes in start-ups through Wipro Ventures.

the preferential allotment in the market thereby earning illegal profit.

Sebi had passed an order in the matter in 2013.

In its order, Sebi said that over 30 entities have been banned from the securities market for a “period of 10 years from the date of completion of disgorgement” of illegal gains.

Besides, they have been restrained from associating themselves with any listed public company and any public company which intends to raise money from the public, among others.

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outlook, will need to grow 7.32% this year to retain its third position, a tough ask as the firm has not reported this level of annual growth since 2012-13, when it grew 7.1%.

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., which edged past Infosys Ltd in quarterly revenue in the June quarter of 2012, has not been considered in the list as it is only listed in the US. HCL Technologies’ rise has come on the back of years of underperformance by Wipro and a more aggressive approach in acquisitions.

Until a few years ago, both companies used to generate significant business from managing data centres or offering infrastructure services to their clients.

That revenue disappeared with the rise of cloud computing and when

Mumbai, Jul 28 (PTI): Sebi Saturday barred more than 30 entities from the securities market for at least ten years for alleged fraudulent transactions in the shares of SMS Techsoft.

In Febr uar y-March 2013, there was a burst of Short Text Messages (SMSs) mentioning buy recommendation for SMS Techsoft shares. An investigation found that various entities portrayed fraudulent transactions as genuine preferential allotment of shares. Further, they offloaded the shares allotted in

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Bengaluru, Jul 28 (Agencies): HCL Technologies Ltd surpassed Wipro Ltd to become India’s third biggest software services provider in the three months to 30 June, marking the first change in the pecking order of the country’s $167 billion IT outsourcing industry in six years.

On Friday, Noidabased HCL Technologies said its dollar revenue rose 0.8% to $2.05 billion in the quarter from the proceeding three months. Bengaluru-based Wipro’s dollar revenue declined 1.7% sequentially to $2.03 billion in the first quarter.

Last year, Wipro’s full-year revenue totalled $8.06 billion, about $220 million more than HCL Technologies’ $7.84 billion. However, billionaire Shiv Nadar-led HCL Technologies expects its dollar revenue to grow by as much as 10.4% in the current fiscal year, implying that it expects to end FY19 with $8.65 billion in revenue.

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Trump plotting ‘Arab Nato’ against Iran Washington, Jul 28 (Agencies): The Trump administration is quietly pushing ahead with a bid to create a new security and political alliance with six Gulf Arab states, Egypt and Jordan, in part to counter Iran’s expansion in the region, according to U.S. and Arab officials.

The White House wants to see deeper cooperation between the countries on missile defence, military training, counter-terrorism and other issues such as strengthening regional economic and diplomatic ties, four sources said.

The plan to forge what officials in the White House and Middle East have called an “Arab NATO� of Sunni Muslim allies will likely raise tensions between the United States and Shi’ite Iran, two countries increasingly at odds since President Donald Trump took office.

The administration’s hope is that the effort, tentatively known as the Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA), might be discussed at a summit provisionally scheduled for Washington on Oct. 12-13, several sources said.

The White House confirmed it was working on the concept of the alliance with “our regional partners now and have been for several months.�

Saudi officials raised the idea of a security pact ahead of a Trump visit last year to Saudi Arabia where he announced a massive

Brexit on agenda for Sept EU leaders’ meet LONDON, Jul 28 (Agencies): European Union leaders will discuss Brexit when they next meet in the Austrian city of Salzburg on Sept. 20, British Prime Minister Theresa May’s office said after discussions with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. “The summit will also cover illegal migration, and on this the Prime Minister confirmed that the UK will continue to work closely with the EU now and after Brexit,� May’s office said in a statement.

Britain has yet to agree a long-term trade relationship with the European Union or finalize a transition deal that is meant to take effect when it leaves the bloc on March 29 next year. EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier rejected key elements of Britain’s new trade proposals on Thursday even as he and his new British counterpart Dominic Raab voiced a shared determination to reach a deal by October.

Kurz received May for talks in Salzburg on Friday and said it was important for both sides to avoid a “hard� or disorderly Brexit.

Vice President Mike Pence looks on as President Donald Trump delivers a speech on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday. (AP/PTI)

arms deal, but the alliance proposal did not get off the ground, a U.S. source said.

Sources from some of the Arab countries involved also said they were aware of renewed efforts to activate the plan. Officials from other potential participants did not respond to requests for comment. “MESA will serve as a bulwark against Iranian aggression, terrorism, extremism, and will bring stability to the Middle East,� a spokesperson for the White House’s National Security Council said.

The spokesperson declined to confirm that Trump would host a summit on those dates and sources cautioned that it remains uncertain whether the security plan will be finalised by mid-October.

Similar initiatives by previous U.S. administra-

tions to develop a more formal alliance with Gulf and Arab allies have failed in the past.

Washington, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi accuse Iran of destabilising the region, fomenting unrest in some Arab countries through proxy groups and increasingly threatening Israel.

The alliance would put emphasis on Gulf heavyweights Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates working closer together with the Trump administration on confronting Iran.

It is unclear how the alliance could immediately counter Tehran but the Trump administration and its Sunni Muslim allies have joint interests in the conflicts in Yemen and Syria as well as defending Gulf shipping lanes through which much of the world’s oil supplies are shipped.

A senior Iranian official

told Reuters that “under the pretext of securing stability in the Middle East, Americans and their regional allies are fomenting tension in the region.� He said the approach would have “no result� beyond “deepening the gaps between Iran, its regional allies and the U.S.backed Arab countries.�

Potentially a big obstacle to the planned alliance is a 13-month-old rift pitting Saudi Arabia and the UAE against Qatar, home to the largest U.S. air base in the region. Other Arab nations have accused Qatar of supporting terrorism, which it denies.

While one source said the administration is concerned the quarrel could be an obstacle to the initiative, he and an Arab official both said Riyadh and Abu Dhabi had assured Washington the rift would not pose a problem to the alliance.

Abandon use of force in space, Russia urges US Moscow, Jul 28 (IANS): The Russian Foreign Ministry urged the US to abandon steps to beef up its missile defences in space, which could hamper the global strategic stability. “Apparently... the preparations for the creation of the anti-ballistic missile (ABM) space grouping are another step towards the realization of the task of ensuring ‘American dominance in space’,� Xinhua quoted the Ministry as saying in a statement.

On Thursday, the US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which stipulates the “development and deployment of persistent space-based sensor architecture� by the end of 2022 to ensure the effectiveness of Washington’s missile defences, according to the bill published on the US Congress website. “We carefully analyze the possible consequences.

We call on the US side to show prudence and not to repeat mistakes of the past,� the Foreign Ministry said, adding that armed confrontation in space can be as dangerous as nuclear arms race unleashed by Washington in the middle of the last century.

It said that Russia stands against such adventures and give priority to the exploration of outer space for exclusively peaceful purposes.

California wildfire rages on; 2 firefighters killed R EDDING , J u l 2 8 (Agencies): A monster wildfire in northern California burned unchecked on Saturday after it killed two firefighters, destroyed hundreds of structures and sent thousands of frantic residents racing from their homes.

Some 3,400 firefighters on the ground and in helicopters and airplanes battled the 48,300-acre (19,500 hectares) Carr Fire early on Saturday as it ripped through Redding, a city of 90,000 people, in California’s scenic Shasta-Trinity area.

More than 38,000 residents in Redding and elsewhere in Shasta County fled their homes as the fire began to gain speed and intensity on Thursday, destroying 500 structures and leaving Keswick, a town of 450, in smouldering ruins.

The fire, which was just three percent contained after igniting six days ago, has been fed by high temperatures and low humidity, which were expected for at least the next week, said California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) Director Ken Pimlott. “This fire is a long way from done,� he said.

Firefighters work as the Cranston Fire burns in San Bernardino National Forest near Idyllwild, California.

A bulldozer operator and a member of the Redding Fire Department were killed in the blaze. A Redding hospital said it had treated eight people, including three firefighters.

The flames erupted into a firestorm on Thursday when it jumped across the Sacramento River and swept into the western side of Redding, about 150 miles (240 km) north of Sacramento, before gale-force winds during the night created a fire “tornado.� “This fire was whipped up into a whirlwind of activ-

ity, uprooting trees, moving vehicles, moving parts of roadways,� Pimlott said.

Firefighters and police were hustling door to door to usher civilians out of harm’s way, said Scott McLean, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire).

California has had its worst start to the fire season in a decade, with 289,727 acres burned through Friday morning, according to National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) data.

Governor Jerry Brown

requested emergency federal assistance to prevent an “imminent catastrophe� as Shasta County tried to find supplies and water for evacuated residents and care for horses and cattle rescued from ranches and farms.

Wildfires have blackened an estimated 4.15 million acres (1.68 million hectares) in the United States this year. That was well above average for the same period over the past 10 years but down from 5.27 million acres (2.13 million hectares) in the first seven months of 2017, NIFC reported.

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Pak election: PTI emerges largest party with 116 seats 12,894,225 and the PPP with 6,894,296 votes. The independent candidates with 6,011,297 votes are the fourth largest group in terms of votes cast, it said.

Among the religious parties, the MMAP got 2,530,452 votes, Tehreek-iLabaik Pakistan 2,191,679 and Allah-o-Akhbar Tehreek 171,441 votes, the ECP said.

The ECP also issued final voters’ turnout in election of both national and provincial assemblies, showing 51.7 per cent turnout for the National Assembly (NA), 55 per cent for Punjab provincial assembly, 47.6 per cent for Sindh, 45.5 per cent for Khyber-Pakhtuakhwa and 45.2 pr cent for Balochistan provincial assembly.

The provincial results have been also announced and the PML-N has become the single largest party with 129 seats in Punjab, the PPP with 76 in Sindh, the PTI with 66 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Balochistan Awami Party with 15 in Balochistan.

The Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), a party of hardline Sunni Brailvi sect followers, clinched two seats in Sindh assembly. The TLP participated in elections for the first time after it tasted success and fame during siege of capital Islamabad last year.

However, Allah-o-Akhbar Tehreek which was used by loyalists of Hafiz Saeedm was badly thrashed.

Supporters of Pakistani politician Imran Khan, chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, celebrate his victory.

Islamabad, Jul 28 (PTI): Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Saturday emerged as the single largest party in the general elections, winning 116 National Assembly seats out of the contested 270 parliamentary constituencies, according to the election commission’s final results.

The final announcement of results of the parliamentary polls held on July 25 has been marred by delays, causing anger among the leaders of losing parties which levelled allegations of fraud.

Jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif ’s Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) with 64 and former president Asif Ali Zardari’s Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 43 seats are placed at number

two and three respectively, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said.

Muttahida Majlis-eAml Pakistan (MMAP) came fourth with 13 seats, it said.

Thirteen independent candidates have also won and would play important roles as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) needs their support to form the government at the Centre.

Karachi-based Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQMP), which ruled the city for decades, managed to get just six seats.

The ECP has also released the total votes each political party got in the election.

The PTI is on the top with 16,857,035 votes, followed by the PML-N with

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More than 150 domestic flights have been cancelled so far because of Typhoon Jongdari, news reports said.

The flooding in the Chugoku region was Japan’s worst weather-related disaster in decades, and many residents of affected areas are still living in shelters or damaged homes. “We have not issued

evacuation advisories, but we are fully ready 24 hours a day to evacuate residents,� Tadahiko Mizushima, an official of Okayama prefecture in Chugoku, told AFP. “We are paying special attention to the areas where restoration of river banks is under way as it would be the first heavy rain since the disaster.�

Officials are particularly cautious after the deadly downpours because many people did not heed evacuation orders and became trapped. Some critics said the orders were issued too late.

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Twitter loses 1 million users in Q2; stock plummets

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“We’re also continuing to make it easier for people to find and follow breaking news and events, and have introduced machine learning algorithms that organise the conversation around events,” said Dorsey.

As of May 2018, said Twitter, its systems identified and challenged more than 9 million potentially spammy or automated accounts per week, up from 6.4 million in December 2017.

“Due to technology and process improvements during the past year, we are now removing more than two times the number of accounts for violating our spam policies than we did last year,” said Twitter.

The average number of spam reports it received through the reporting flow continued to drop -- from an average of approximately 25,000 per day in March, to approximately 17,000 per day in May. “The new protections we’ve developed have already helped us prevent more than 50,000 spammy signups per day in June,” it added.

According to Ned Segal, Twitter’s CFO, the company is maintaining profitability while make investments in the business.

“Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about our ability to execute on our priorities and deliver value for advertisers and shareholders,” he said.

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s it began to crack down on spammy a nd ina c tive a c counts, Twitter on Friday reported a drop of 1 million users in the second quarter of 2018 -- with monthly active user count going down from 336 million in the last quarter to 335 million.

The news led to Twitter shares plummeting over 19 per cent in the morning trade.

The quarterly results confirmed that Twitter has lost a measurable number of active users as it started removing inactive and locked accounts as part of its cleanup exercise in the second quarter.

The micro-blogging platform reported $711 million in revenue -- an increase of 24 per cent year-overyear.

The advertising revenue totalled $601 million -- an increase of 23 per cent year-over-year. The US revenue hit $367 million while global revenue was $344 million.

Average daily active users (DAU) increased 11 per cent (year-over-year) -- compared to 10 per cent year-over-year growth in Q1, Twitter said in a statement.

“Our second quarter results reflect the work we’re doing to ensure more people get value from Twitter every day,” said Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey.

“We want people to feel safe freely expressing themselves and have launched new tools to address problem behaviours that distort and distract from the public conversation,” he added.

The company said it will continue to invest in improving the health of the public conversation on Twitter, making the service better by integrating new behavioural signals to remove spammy and suspicious accounts.

Twitter recently acquired Smyte, a company that specialises in spam prevention, safety and security.

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Lamb of God performs with AI can reveal your personality drummer Art Cruz for the first time via eye movements, says report

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amb of God made its live debut with drummer Art Cruz (Prong, Winds of Plague) at Gilford, New Hampshire’s Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion recently. Cruz is filling in for Lamb of God’s regular drummer, Chris Adler, who is sitting out the band’s tour with Slayer “due to unforeseen circumstances.”

The North American trek, which also features Anthrax, Testament

and Napalm Death, is scheduled to run through August 26 in San Jose, California.

Lamb of God said in a statement that Art was recruited for the gig “at the recommendation of Chris.” The band added that it expects “to see Chris returning in the very near future.”

In addition to Lamb of God, Adler has played drums with a number of metal artists, including Megadeth, Nitro, Blotted Science and Protest The Hero.

Lamb of God is touring in support of its covers album, “Legion: XX”, which was released under the Burn The Priest banner on May 18 via Nuclear Blast in Europe and Epic Records in the U.S. (Blabbermouth)

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The system uses Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to demonstrate a link between personality and eye movements.

The findings showed that people’s eye movements reveal whether they are sociable, conscientious or curious, with the algorithm software reliably recognising four of the “Big Five” personality traits -- neuroticism, extroversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness.

“People are always looking for improved, personalised services. However, today’s robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to nonverbal cues,” said Dr Tobias Loetscher from University of South Australia.

“This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers so that they can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals,” Loetscher added in a university statement.

The research was done by the University of South Australia in partnership with the University of Stuttgart, Flinders University and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Germany, Researchers tracked the eye movements of 42 participants as they undertook everyday tasks around a university campus. The study provided new links between previously under-investigated eye movements and personality traits, delivering important insights for emerging fields of social signal processing and social robotics.

“There’s certainly the potential for these findings to improve human-machine interactions,” Dr Loetscher said.

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he draft personal data protection law recommended by the Justice Srikrishna Committee proposes exemption of those personal information from disclosure under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, which can cause harm to the person concerned.

The 213-page report, prepared by a 10-member committee set up last year under the chairmanship of the retired Supreme Court judge, Justice B.N. Srikrishna, said the data protection law is designed to limit the processing of personal data to legitimate reasons where the flow of information is beneficial and respects autonomy of the data principal.

The report which was submitted to the government on Friday has proposed amendments to the Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act which mentions exemptions from the disclosures under the Act. “In addition to the likelihood of harm, disclosure should be restricted only where any likely harm outweighs the common good of transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities,” the report said regarding any personal information with a government authority.

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fter facing ire over reports that its moderators protect far-right activists and under-age accounts, Facebook (FB) says it is constantly grooming over 7,500 content reviewers how to handle posts related to hate speeches, terror and child sexual exploitation on its platform.

The content reviewers are a mix of full-time employees, contractors and companies Facebook partners with -- covering every time zone and over 50 languages across the world.

“Content review at this size has never been done before. After all, there has never been a platform where so many people communicate in so many different languages across so many different countries and cultures. We recognise the enormity of this challenge and the responsibility we have to get it right,” Ellen Silver, Vice President of Operations at Facebook, wrote in a blog post on Friday.

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is key and it lets us review content around the clock.

If something is reported in a language that we don’t support 24/7, we can work with translation companies and other experts who can help us understand local context and language to assist in reviewing it,” Silver added.

The company came under heavy criticism Channel 4 Dispatches -- a documentary series -- sent an undercover reporter to work as a content moderator in a Dublin-based Facebook contractor.

It showed that moderators at Facebook were preventing Pages from far-right activists from being deleted even after they violate the rules.

In a blog post, Monika Bickert, Vice President of Global Policy Management at Facebook, said the TV report on Channel 4 in the UK raised important questions about their policies and processes.

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Hockey: India face US in must-win tie

Indian women will take on a higher-ranked United States in their final Pool B match.

Lo n d o n, J u l 2 8 (IANS): After a below-par start to their women’s hockey World Cup campaign, India face a do-or-die situation against a higher-ranked United States in their final Pool B match at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre here on Sunday.

With one draw (1-1 against England), one loss (0-1) against Ireland, India are placed third in the Pool B points table. The Americans too have drawn once against England and lost

1-3 to Ireland.

Both India and US have one point each with India being ahead due to goal difference.

But on both occasions, World No.10 India failed to convert their numerous goal-scoring opportunities, which they cannot afford against No.7-ranked US. While hailing the team’s structure and planning, India’s chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said in a statement, “The team’s structure and planning is

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good which enabled us to create chances in the striking circle but not being able to convert these chances into goals cost us the match.”

He further added that though the team is disappointed that they could not come up with a winning performance against Ireland, they take heart from the fact that they created more opportunities.

“We made 27 circle entries against Ireland while had made just 10

against England. Though playing against these two teams is very different from each other, it is frustrating that we could not convert a single goal from these chances (15 shots on goal) against Ireland.

“But at the same time I take this as a positive that we have the abilities to puncture any team’s defence to create potential opportunities. When we play US, the emphasis would certainly be on scoring from these opportunities created.

We have to execute better and the girls are working for that,” Marijne added.

While the forward-line needs to ensure they score from the opportunities, the team’s defence has held strong.

While Ireland made just 10 circle entries, England made 34.

“Our defence will be one of our advantages against US. The loss against Ireland has not affected the confidence of the team because we know that if we have created enough chances against Ireland while our defence has held strong, we can do the same against US too,” the coach said.

To remain in contention for a quarterfinal berth, India need a win or a draw from Sunday’s game.

“It is a must-win match for us on Sunday and there is no doubt that,” Marijne said.

Lo n d o n, J u l 2 8 (Agencies): England central defender Harry Maguire’s impressive performances at the World Cup has made him a prime target for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, according to British media reports on Saturday.

The 25-year-old is believed to want to secure the move although Leicester’s Thai owners are reluctant to sell after another of their stars Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez moved to champion Manchester City last month for a club record fee of £60million ($79million).

Maguire, who impressed alongside John Stones in England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals, will cost £65million with part of the outlay being offset by selling Argentinian defender Marcos Rojo United value him at £30million - and Italian full-back Matteo Darmian, the Daily Mirror claims.

Rojo is attracting interest from Premier League newboys Wolverhampton Wanderers whilst Darmian is coveted by both the Milan clubs.

According to the Daily Mail the injury-prone 28year-old Rojo, who cost United £16million when he signed from Sporting

Harry Maguire

Lisbon in 2014, has been removed from the club’s branding by the marketing department for the upcoming season.

The Sun reports that Maguire’s chances of moving to United could depend on whether Leicester is successful in buying Newcastle skipper Jamaal Lascelles, with an initial bid of £35million in place for the player voted by the fans The Magpies player of last season.

Maguire, who played every minute of ‘The Foxes’ league campaign last season after signing from Hull City on a five year contract, not only stood out in defence at the World Cup but crowned his first major finals with a goal in the 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarter-finals.

Adding extra spice should the move go through, transfer deadline day is August 9, United and Leicester kick-off the new season on August 10.

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Salu Kulim of New Market United 16 FC scored FC scored the equalizer in the extra time to win the just before the first half. match.

Monday’s match Time: 2:00 pm Twenty Xi FC Vs Khriekesa FC

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"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord".

The players of United 16 FC and New Market FC before their Kohima Football League match at Kohima local ground on Saturday.

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Kohima, Jul 28 (NPN): Vanguard FC held Sechü Zubza FC to a 2-2 draw at the ongoing Kohima Football League on Saturday.

Vanguard FC skipper Yhunshalo Kemp opened the scoring in the 12th

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New York, Jul 28 (Agencies): Venus Williams is targeting a place on the American Olympic team for Tokyo, even though she’ll have turned 40 by the 2020 games.

Williams has enjoyed a medal-laden career at the Olympics after winning four golds and a silver during her five previous appearances stretching back to Sydney 2000. Sister Serena is the only other women’s player to have picked up four golds in tennis.

And the 38-year-old has not ruled out adding to her tally after revealing her ambitions of making a sixth Olympic appearance in Tokyo.

“It’s my goal to take up another Olympic spot,” said Williams.

“And it’s not a given.

I have had a lot of tremendous opportunities at the Olympics. No one gives you anything. You go and you take it. It’s such a beautiful experience. I hope, God willing, I will be there and it will be another climax in my career.”

Three of Williams’ golds have come in the doubles alongside Serena, while she also won the singles event in 2000. She added a silver in the mixed doubles with Rajeev Ram in Rio two years ago.

Man united to step up chase of Eng star Maguire

Vanguard draw Sechü Zubza; United 16 win

minute. However, 10 minutes later, Petevizo Kezieo found the equalizer for Sechü Zubza. In the 38th minute, Sechü Zubza went ahead when Shiirhoiil Zhotso found the net to make it 2-1.

But the lead lasted for only a minute as Nyi-

thong, the vice captain of Vanguard found the net in the 39th minute to make it 2-2.

In the second match of the day, United 16 FC defeated New Market FC by 2-1. Jonathan Koso of United 16 opened the account in the 5th minute.

Sourabh enters Russia Open final

VLADIVOSTOCK, Jul 28 (PTI): Former national champion Sourabh Verma stormed into his first final of the season after defeating compatriot Mithun Manjunath in straight games at the $75,000 Russia Open Tour Super 100 tournament here on Saturday.

The 25-year-old Indian, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from injuries, beat Mithun 21-9 21-15 in just 31 minutes to set up a title clash with

Venus targets place at 2020 Olympics

Japan’s Koki Watanabe tomorrow.

Young mixed doubles pair of Kuhoo Garg and Rohan Kapoor also continued their impressive run to enter the summit clash after beating Malaysian combination of Chen Tang Jie and Yen Wei Peck here in a three-game thriller.

The second seeded Indian combo notched up a 21-19 11-21 22-20 win over the unseeded Malaysian pair in 58 minutes. They

would now face Vladimir Ivanov of Russia and Min Kyung Kim of Korea in the finals.

Men’s doubles pair of Arun George and Sanyam Shukla, however, couldn’t cross the semifinal hurdle as they lost 15-21 19-21 to second seeded local combo of Konstantin Abramov and Alexandr Zinchenko.

Sourabh, who had won the Chinese Taipei Masters and finished runners up at Bitburger Open in 2016, made a rampaging start as he zoomed to a 11-5 lead at the break after opening up a slender 3-1 advantage early on.

The experienced shuttler continued his dominating run after the breather, moving to 15-6 lead and 20-7 advantage before pocketing the opening game.

In the second game, Mithun played better badminton as he grabbed a 6-4 advantage, before going into the interval with a slender 11-10 lead.

However, Sourabh soon turned the tables as he moved to 13-11. At 1413, Sourabh reeled off five straight points to zoom to 19-13.

Mithun tried to put up a fight but Sourabh eventually sealed the issue comfortably.

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Panjim, Jul 28 (IANS): Indian Super League (ISL) outfit FC Goa on Saturday announced the launch of its women’s team.

With this, the Gaurs have become only the second ISL club, after FC Pune City, to field a women’s team. The club will take part in the second edition of the Goa Women’s Football League.

“I am extremely happy that the club is focused towards developing football for men and women in Goa”, said Technical Director, Derrick Pereira.

The tournament is slated to begin on August 14 with eight teams expected to participate. Grassroots coach, Naresh Virnodkar has been handed the role as coach of the team as training for the league has begun at the Chowgule Sports Centre in Margao.

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Our beloved Gekhotso Gebu Haralu went to be with the Lord on 23rd July 2018. We were overwhelmed by the love and support we received from so many of you during his illness. We want you to know that your constant prayers and encouragement upheld him to the very end.

We can never thank you enough for your generous financial assistance, personal ministrations and many acts of kindness. We are deeply touched by the love you have shown and are forever grateful. May the Lord’s loving kindness and Tender Mercies be with you.

“Lay down my dear brother, lay down and take your rest, Won’t you lay your head upon your Savior’s chest I love you all, but Jesus loves you the best And we bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight.” (Jerry Garcia) Gebu, we love you, we miss you…

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalms 23:6) DC-1386

We the bereaved family members of Late Yage Ao (Tiakala) would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone especially Merali Fellowship (DABA), Kashiram Village Council Dimapur, Yajang Senso Telongjem Dimapur, neighbours, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and materially during illness and at the sad demise of our beloved mother on 25/07/2018. We are unable to thank each and everyone individually but we pray that God Almighty reward you abundantly in return.

Bokali, Bethany, Aoibheann, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Psalms 48:14 – ‘For this God is our God for ever; He will be our guide even to the end.’

Late M. Yaolai Khiamniungan 25th May 1979 – 26th July 2018 We, the bereaved family of Late M. Yaolai Khiamniungan, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who supported and stood by us, in thoughts and prayers, physically and materially during his brief illness and at the sudden demise on 26th July 2018. We remain indebted to you all for the love, care and kindness shown to us during our most difficult times, and pray that the Almighty God bless you all.

A special word of thanks to: 1) Mr. Toshi Wungtung, Advisor, IPR, SCERT and VG 2) Mr. S. Heno, Ex-Parliamentary Secretary 3) Mr. M. Patton, Commissioner, Nagaland 4) Mr. G. Chishi, Rtd. Project Director, Music Task Force and his lady wife, Mrs. Lithrongla Chishi, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce 5) Er. Vitoshe Rochill, Addl. Chief Engineer (Power) 6) Er. Anthony, Executive Engineer (Power) 7) Director and staff of Printing & Stationery, Nagaland 8) Khiamniungan Baptist Church, Kohima 9) Doctors and nurses of NHAK 10) Forest, Upper Agri, Mewibogie colony, Kohima 11) Friends and family.

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ICC: Arsenal put five past PSG Heena hopes to win gold

Rabiot looks to muscle Guendouzi off the ball as Arsenal and PSG did battle amid the muggy conditions in Singapore.

K a l l a n g, J u l 2 8 (Agencies): Mesut Ozil scored on his return to the Arsenal starting XI in an emphatic 5-1 International Champions Cup win over an unfamiliar Paris SaintGermain side, while Alexandre Lacazette netted a brace.

Ozil, who captained the Gunners, has had a difficult couple of months that culminated in him retiring from international football last week after growing tired of perceived mistreatment from the German Football Federation

(DFB).

That saga stemmed from a pre-World Cup meeting with controversial Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but he returned to Arsenal action in successful fashion on Saturday after his country’s shock group-stage exit in Russia.

Arsenal were dominant for much of the first period, a spell which essentially began with Ozil’s 13th-minute opener at the end of a fine move.

A host of chances went begging thereafter, as

Alex Iwobi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan squandered the best opportunities, and PSG briefly made them pay for their profligacy.

Timothy Weah was the inspiration, winning a penalty from Sead Kolasinac, and Christopher Nkunku converted in the 60th minute.

But the Gunners stepped things up again towards the end – Lacazette, who was brought on for Iwobi at the break, scoring twice in quick succession from close range, before Rob Holding and

Hima Das to take part in prestigious Continental Cup

Hima Das

New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI): Seven Indian athletes, including sprint sensation Hima Das and star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, are set to compete in the prestigious IAAF Continental Cup to be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic on September 8-9.

The Asian Athletics Association (AAA) selected seven top Indian athletes

to represent Asia-Pacific Team in the International Association of Athletics Federation Continental Cup, an event competed among the season’s top rankers from the regional associations.

Based on current IAAF world rankings, Neeraj (javelin), Muhammed Anas (400m), Jinson Johnson (800m)

and Arpinder Singh (triple jump) made it to the AAA list of athletes for AsianPacific in men’s category while Hima Das (400m), P U Chitra (1500m) and Sudha Singh (3000m Steeplechase) were included in the women’s event.

In his communication to the Athletics Federation of India, AAA Secretary Maurice R Nicholas said, “The excellent performances of these selected athletes are based on the top lists rankings of IAAF and our statisticians for AsiaPacific. “We are aware that results are rapidly changing in the next few days and if an athlete overtakes the performances of your selected athletes, he or she would be replaced by us. We hope that this will not happen.”

Eddie Nketiah wrapped up an impressive win over coach Unai Emery’s former team.

Although PSG’s starting XI was packed with young players, they enjoyed a far greater start and almost made the most of their early pressure – Azzeddine Toufiqui sending a curling left-footed effort just wide from 20 yards after a brilliant marauding run from Adrien Rabiot.

Arsenal soon woke up, however, and took PSG’s inexperienced defence apart, as Aubameyang

Amateur FC, Fury FC enter Summer Challenger Cup qtrs Dimapur, Jul 28 (NPN): Amateur FC blanked Mechiebadze FC 4-0 to register their second win at the ongoing Summer Challenger Cup on Saturday. With the win Amateur progressed into the quarter finals.

In a closely encountered second match, Fury FC beat United Four Phesama 3-0 via penalty shootout after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. United Four Phesama could not convert any of the first three penalty kicks which resulted in Fury FC winning the penalty tie breaker with 3-0 on the scoreboard to progress into the quarterfinals.

On Monday, Matador FC will play Youngsters FC at 2:00 pm while Vision Holders FC will take on Ngalwa FC at 3:30 pm.

latched on to a pass into the right side of the area on the break and squared to Ozil for an easy finish past Gianluigi Buffon.

That ushered in a period of control and they almost got a second in the 23rd minute, but Iwobi was denied when one-on-one with Buffon at the end of a slick passing move.

Buffon was again alert just before the break, saving from Mkhitaryan, who probably should have done better.

PSG improved after the break and deservedly pulled level with an hour played – Nkunku coolly slotting home a penalty after Weah had been clumsily tripped by Kolasinac.

But they were not level for long, as Emile Smith Rowe – the scorer of a stunner against Atletico Madrid – provided a gorgeous right-wing cross a few moments later on his 18th birthday and Lacazette impressively flicked the ball in off the crossbar.

And Lacazette was decisive again 19 minutes from time, nodding in off the post from the middle of the box following a Holding flick-on.

Holding got in on the act in the 87th minute, meeting a corner about 16 yards out and sending a looping header into the topleft corner, before Nketiah rounded off the crushing victory in stoppage time, finishing off a swift break in clinical fashion.

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Heena Sidhu

New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI): The failed attempts to bag the top prize in her previous Asian Games appearances are fresh in her memory as shooter Heena Sidhu gears up to break the gold medal jinx in the upcoming quadrennial extravaganza.

The 2018 Asiad will be organized in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang from August 18 to September 2. “This is another opportunity to do that, improve my medal and performance. I have got two team bronze in the Asian Games, and hopefully, I will improve my performance and maybe even get the gold,” said the 28-year-old today.

The former world number one was speaking on the sidelines of a send-off event arranged by the Indian team’s sponsors Edelweiss.

Heena, however, cautioned that medals cannot be guaranteed even if the

performance is an improvement on earlier displays.

“I cannot guarantee a medal. Medals are subjective and it’s a comparative sort of thing which comes at the end of a good performance. That’s what I am trying to do, put up a good performance and improve my score,” said the two-time Commonwealth Games gold medal winner.

Heena is to take part in the 10m air pistol event but post Games will be seen in action in the 25m event as well as in the mixed event at the World Championship in Korea. “Preparation has been going well. We are also preparing for the World Championship, which is an even bigger competition. I will be participating in all three events in the World Championships – 10m and 25 m individual and 10m mixed - and 10m air pistol in the Asian Games.

“Both are important

for me. It’s been a long time since we have been practicing,” said Heena, who is married to shooter-turnedcoach, Ronak Pandit.

The markswoman is also confident of the Indian shooters improving on their showings in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games in the upcoming edition.

“I think it will improve.

I have seen the performance.

I have trained with them and I have seen where we went wrong last time. Overall, it will be much better as a team and the scores will be better,” she said.

India had secured one gold, won by pistol marksman Jitu Rai, one silver and seven bronze medals in shooting four years ago.

The Indonesia-bound women’s volleyball team and gymnast Dipa Karmakar were among those present at the event along with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar.

Chelsea demand world-record £200m fee for Hazard

Lo n d o n, J u l 2 8 (Agencies): Chelsea want a world-record fee in excess of £200million if they are to sell Eden Hazard this summer.

Real Madrid remain the favoured destination for Hazard but Chelsea will not sell their star man cheaply and know the price tag will act as a deterrent at this stage of the window.

Hazard he is not pushing for a move and Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri is keen to work with him and Willian, who has missed out on a move to Barcelona.

However, there is growing concern that the Belgian will not extend his contract at Stamford Bridge. He has two years Eden Hazard remaining on his current Chelsea will also have Real Madrid target Thideal but has stalled on signing new terms worth to determine their goal- baut Courtois returns from keeping situation once holiday. £300,000-a-week.

Alarmingly, Courtois has just one year left on his contract and talks have not restarted since breaking down in May. They would like Everton’s Jordan Pickford as his replacement but Everton have no desire to sell and will consider a new contract for their England international. Chelsea are continuing talks with Juventus for defenders Daniele Rugani and Matteo Caldara. They remain keen on Gonzalo Higuain but face competition from AC Milan, who like Chelsea pair Alvaro Morata and Tiemoue Bakayoko.

Morata is likely to leave should Higuain arrive, which would allow for a three-way deal where by Milan back away from the Juventus striker in order to get their hands on the Spaniard.

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Lewis Hamilton alongwith team-mate Valtteri Bottas (L) and Kimi Raikkonen.

Bu da p e s t, J u l 2 8 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : L ew i s Hamilton put his Mercedes on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix after delivering a masterclass in the rain.

Hamilton’s championship rival Sebastian Vettel was expected to be the fastest in the dry, but, as ever, Hamilton turned on the style when the heavens

opened.

The Englishman beat team-mate Valtteri Bottas by a quarter of a second to the top slot on the grid, while Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen third.

Ve t t e l , 1 7 p o i n t s behind Hamilton in the championship, finished only fourth, more than half-a-second down on his rival.

Dark clouds hovered over the Hungaroring before large claps of thunder ensured a downpour was imminent.

Moments later, the rain arrived to ensure the first wet qualifying session since last September’s Italian Grand Prix.

On that day, Hamilton prevailed with a remarkable lap, and here the Briton

was at it again to prove his credentials in the slippery conditions.

Vettel, who crashed out from the lead of his home race in Germany last week, appeared cautious, and will now have his work cut out from fourth at a track where overtaking is difficult.

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo was the biggest victim to fall foul to the changeable conditions.

The Australian failed to get in a good enough lap at the start of Q2, and as the rain intensified, he was unable to haul his car into the top-10 shootout. He qualified only 12th.

Fernando Alonso was on hand to state just how wet the track had become when asked by his race engineer if he should stick to intermediate tyres or change to the full wet rubber.

And that is where the double world champion, who on Sunday turns 37, will start.

His team-mate Stoffel Vandoorne, who has been desperately out of sorts in recent races, was 16th.

over doping

BUENOS AIRES, Jul 28 (Agencies): Russia’s ban from international athletics over widespread doping has been maintained by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the president of the sport’s governing body, Sebastian Coe, said on Friday.

Russia has been suspended from international athletics since November 2015 after the McLaren report discovered widespread doping.

The Russians had hoped to be reinstated but IAAF officials meeting in Argentina on Friday unanimously upheld the ban and said that although Russia had taken positive steps in the right direction it had not done enough to merit inclusion.

“We have brought about change and it’s change that is very viable,” said Coe. “But we weren’t yet at that point where every element of that criteria had been met.”

British No 2 Cameron Norrie shakes hands with Kyrgios after sealing his spot in the final four in Atlanta.

At l a n t a , J u l 2 8 (Agencies): British No 2 Cameron Norrie progressed to the Atlanta Open semifinals after Nick Kyrgios retired mid-match.

Norrie, world No 73, won the first set 7-5 before the Australian pulled out after struggling with what appeared to be a recurring hip injury.

Second seed Kyrgios had the trainer on court during the opener and after falling 3-0 behind in the sec-

ond set made his decision to retire, resulting in boos from the crowd. Norrie will now meet Ryan Harrison, who defeated Chung Hyeon 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 7-6 (7-5), in his second ATP World Tour semi-final appearance after reaching the same stage at the Lyon Open in May. The Briton has never faced the world No 53 from America but is excited by the challenge. “It feels great to get into the semis, but not the way I wanted to do it to-

day,” Norrie told the ATP’s official website.

“I have played really, really well all week. I am looking forward to my match tomorrow against Harrison. It is going to be a battle. We have both played good tennis all week.”

Top seed John Isner defeated Mischa Zverev 7-5 4-6 6-1 in his quarter-final encounter and will now face Matthew Ebden, who eased past Marcos Baghdatis 6-3 6-2.

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