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Vol XXVI No. 206

USSC objects to CSC post result DIMAPUR, JUL 3 (NPN): United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has raised objection to the recently declared results for the post of CSC manager under Nagaland State e-Governance Society (NSeGS) department of Information Technology and Communication. In a press note, USSC general secretary Achum Thonger while expressing dismay, demanded that since priority was not accorded to local inhabitants/ applicants, the department needed to review the results and withhold the joining report. USSC said local inhabitants/applicants of the district should have been given the first priority when any vacancy arises. It further urged all the departments in the district “to call back all the attached govt. servants be it contract or regular appointment for the smooth functioning of the administration and for the convenience of the public”. Meanwhile, USSC said it would organizing a memorial service in honour of late Isak Chishi Swu NSCN (I-M) chairman as per the directive of the ENSF at Deluxe point Kiphire on July 4 at 5:30 p.m. In this regard, USSC has also asked all educational institutions to remain close.

MVC demands black topping of LHEP road

Correspondent

MOYA (LIKIMRO), JUL 3 (NPN): Moya village council (MVC) has earnestly appealed to the state government in black topping Likimro Hydel Electric Project (LHEP) road, the second largest hydro project (24 MW) in the state. MVC chairman, K. Tsalimong Yimchungru told this correspondent, that the government should give top priority in black topping the road so that this hydel project should become a “successful project” in reality.

The chairman further said that since the road has been neglected by the power department and government for the past many years, the village council used to maintain the road from their own contribution. It may noted, that there has been a sign of improvement in transmitting the power at LHEP, after the project was handed over to the NEC Energy Pvt. Ltd by the state government.

Wangtin appeals to Muivah, Kitovi

DIMAPUR, JUL 3 (NPN): NSCN (Reformation) president Y. Wangtin Naga in an open letter to the ato kilonsers of NSCN (I-M), Th. Muivah and GPRN/NSCN, N. Kitovi Zhimomi, stated that NSCN (R) “has no problem with any NPG and ready to shake hands with all of them”. Wangtin said he was impressed to see “all NPGs leaders mourned together for our great leader late Baba Isac Swu and shared the grief and distress together as one people”. Touched by the scene of unity, Wangtin said it brought tears of joy like never before. Urging Muivah and Kitovi to “come closer”, Wangtin said “let your action shock the Nagas in particular and entire world in general to fulfill the dream of the Nagas?”

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This is it!

“His mind is in his mobile and his hand with you. It means today, you’re not in the right time and place.”

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Tax deptt must trust assesses: Jaitley ( 8 )

130 killed in Baghdad blasts

BAGHDAD, JUL 3 (IANS): At least 130 people, including children and women, were killed in two overnight bombings in Baghdad, most of them in busy areas, as residents shopped ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, police and medical sources said on Sunday.

In the deadliest bombing -- the most lethal single attack in Baghdad this year -- which hit Karada, a busy shopping district in the centre of Baghdad, 125 shopers were killed and over 100 others wounded, according to police and medics. The second blast -- of an improvised explosive device -- in eastern Baghdad left five people dead and 16 others wounded. It was earlier reported that a bobby-trapped car blew up in the area. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Karada street in the mainly Shia area thronged with crowds shopping ahead of the Eid festival. The blast struck as families and young people were out on the streets after breaking their daylight fast for the holy month of Ramadan, which ends later this week.

The Islamic State terror group claimed responsibility for the bombing in a statement posted online, saying it had deliberately targeted Shia Muslims. The group considers Iraq’s Shia Muslim majority to be heretics and frequently targets them in attacks in the country. The statement,however, could not be independently verified.

Iraqi firefighters and civilians gather at the site of the explosion, a commercial area in Karada neighborhood, Baghdad on Sunday.

IS issued a statement claiming the suicide car bombing, saying it was carried out by an Iraqi as part of the group’s “ongoing security operations”.

Hours after the bombing, Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visited the blast site.

Video footage uploaded to social media showed an angry crowd, with people calling Abadi a “thief ” and shouting at his convoy.

“The terrorist groups carried out such desperate deadly attack as a result of being crushed in the battlefield,” a statement from Abadi’s office said, referring to the latest defeat of the IS in the country’s western province of Anbar.

The Baghdad attacks came just over a week after Iraqi forces declared the city of Falluja “fully liberated” from the group. Over the past year, Iraqi forces have racked up ter-

ritorial gains against IS, retaking the city of Ramadi and the towns of Hit and Rutba, all in Iraq’s vast Anbar province west of Baghdad.

Before the launch of the operation to retake Falluja, the Iraqi Prime Minister was facing growing social unrest and anti-government protests in Baghdad sparked in part by popular anger at the lack of security in the capital.

In one month, Baghdad’s highly fortified Green Zone, which houses government buildings and diplomatic missions, was stormed twice by anti-government protestors.

ISIS plans to attack India

Islamic State has made its intentions clear of launching terror attacks in India through its bases in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

In an interview with the

group’s online magazine Dabiq in April, Shaykh Abu Ibrahim Al-Hanif, ‘Amir of Khilafah in Bengal’ said that once the group manages to build bases in Bangladesh, it will launch raids in east and west of India.

Shaykh asserted that Bengal(IS calls Bangladesh as Bengal) has a strategic location and building a jihadi base there will facilitate ISIS to launch guerrilla attacks in India.

Bengal is located on the eastern side of India, whereas Wilayat Khurasan is located on its western side. Thus, having a strong jihad base in Bengal will facilitate performing guerrilla attacks inside India simultaneously from both sides and facilitate creating a condition of tawahhush (fear and chaos) in India along with the help of the existing local mujahidin there,” Hanif told Dabiq.

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High alert on Indo-Bangla border in 5 states after Dhaka carnage

Kolkata/Agartala, Jul 3 (PTI): A high alert has been sounded on the Indo-Bangla border in the five states of West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assama and Mizoram in the wake of the terror attack in Dhaka with the Border Security Force(BSF) stepping up its vigil.

India and Bangladesh share a 4,096 km-long international border, the fifth-longest land border in the world, with West Bengal having the highest length with 2,217 km.

The length of the border in the other four states is Tripura(856km), Meghalaya(443km), Assam(262km) and Mizoram(180km).

The West Bengal administration has asked the state police to be on high alert and take serious note of any suspicious movement in the border districts.

“All police stations along the Indo-Bangla border have been alerted and all border districts have been told to keep a close eye on any suspicious movement,” a senior police official of the West Bengal Police said.

Ve h i c l e s a r e b e i n g checked at various entry and exit points in the districts bordering Bangladesh, which has declared a two-day state mourning after the attack on a cafe in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone on Friday night resulting in the killing of 20 persons, all

foreigners, who were taken hostage.

As it was a festival season with Eid and Ratha yatra to be celebrated, a strict vigil was being maintained on the border. But after the attack in Bangladesh, the BSF had further intensified the vigil and special operations were on, IG BSF Sandeep Salunke had told PTI yesterday.

Salunke also said that the BSF was in touch with Border Guard Bangladesh and keeping a close eye on the situation.

A top police official in Agartala said that as soon as the attack broke out BSF and all other security forces including Tripura police, were alerted so that no unwanted elements could cross the border to enter Indian territory.

BSF Inspector General (Meghalaya Frontier) P K Dubey said the force has been put on “very high alert” along the Indo- Bangladesh border in Meghalaya.

“The force has been put on very high alert along the Indo-Bangladesh border following the armed attack in Dhaka. Security has been tightened,” Dubey said.

Dubey said he had spoken to officials of Meghalaya Police for coordination and sharing of information as soon as news of the killings came in.

Meghalaya has over 100 “gaps” consisting of streams, rivers and drains apart from

the unfenced 90-km stretch along its 443-km border with Bangladesh.

Accordingly, the BSF has sought cooperation of all state and central intelligence units to ensure that no illegal cross-border movement takes place, he said.

Police personnel posted close to the border have been alerted and asked to keep strict vigil in close coordination with the BSF, a senior police officer said.

The Assam police said it had instructed SPs of all districts, especially the border ones, to keep a strict vigil for any possible ISIS activity in the state.

According to a press release by the Assam Police, all the SPs have been instructed to gear up their intelligence machinery and keep a close watch on the situation.

Although authorities have not perceived any footprint of ISIS in Assam in the recent past, considering the gravity of the situation in the neighbouring country the alert has been issued, it explained. “The SPs of Cachar, Karimganj and Dhubri, and BSF along the Assam-Bangladesh border have also been cautioned to be on maximum alert,” the statement said.

Several modules of JMB in Assam were busted in the aftermath of Khagragarh blast in Burdwan district of West Bengal on October 2, 2014.

Anomalies detected in SWD: NPRAAF Fuel adulteration racket: ACAUT DIMAPUR, JUL 3 (NPN): Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) has claimed to have unearthed various anomalies in distribution of Grant-in-Aid (GIA) to various organizations by Social Welfare department (SWD) under four Centrally-funded welfare schemes for the year 2015-16 in Dimapur.

In this regard, NPRAAF served one-month deadline to SWD, demanding appropriate action against those officers and staff responsible for such gross anomalies and irregularities. NPRAAF information and publicity cell in a RTI response by the department claimed that anomalies were detected in various schemes- voluntary organizations dealing with children homes under non-plan, children homes under plan, old age homes and drug abuse.

Interestingly, during physical verification of the beneficiaries, NPRAAF found out that two government organizations deducted Rs. 5000 each from some of the beneficiaries.

The forum expressed surprise that the deducted amounts

were added into the amount of GIA and shown as given to the beneficiaries.

In one of the RTI document, one children home was shown as beneficiary of Rs. 80,000, NPRAAF alleged.

Therefore, when the particular children home claimed the amount from the department, that children home was “initially threatened of withholding the amount if the children home was connected with filing of RTI in the department”.

NPRAAF said despite its efforts to locate some children homes and societies, which were shown as recipients of GIA, it could not be traced.

In another case, NPRAAF claimed that a particular organization was shown as a recipient of two different GIAs under Children Homes and Old Age Homes. When NPRAAF verified, such organization under the same name was found to be non-existence.

NPRAAF was also astonished to see that an “office expenses” of Rs 50, 000 was shown under the list of GIA for Children Homes under Non-

Plan during 2015-16. However, NPRAAF claimed that such office expenses was never known and shown under any scheme or financial year, Plan or Non-Plan.

Besides physical verification of beneficiaries in Dimapur for the year 2015-16, NPRAAF alleged that when it enquired from other beneficiaries in other districts, several homes denied of receiving any GID as shown in the RTI document.

The forum also claimed that a certain individual was shown as a recipient of a certain amount during 2013-14 under Drug Abuse scheme. But in the RTI, it was mentioned that GIAs were given to “Voluntary Organizations” and nothing mentioned about eligibility for individuals to avail such benefits.

In the light of the issues, NPRAAF demanded that the SWD distribute GIA to all those organizations which have been mentioned as beneficiaries.

NPRAAF also demanded that the department strike out the names of non-existent organizations shown as beneficiaries and utilize the resultant funds in an appropriate manner.

Union cabinet rejig on July 5 demands actions against outlets NEWlikely DELHI, JUL 3 (AGEN-

DIMAPUR, JUL 3 (NPN):Against the backdrop of the fuel adulteration racket discovered by a combined team of ACAUT Nagaland volunteers, district civil and police officials, Media Cell of ACAUT have termed it as a conspiracy since the past 15 to 20 years . ACAUT said the conspiracy by the fuel adulterators, landlords, NPGs, administrative officials, F&CS department, police and politicians of having “gained enormous wealth at the cost of the common man.”

ACAUT said that though it was inappropriate for it to comment on the integrity of the state judiciary “thanks to an archaic piece of whip called contempt of court “; the public was depending on the courts not only to sentence all suspects to full jail term but also attach properties and added that it would be unfortunate if public loses faith in the judiciary.

ACAUT has listed names of outlets of some fuel adulterators for action by the public and authorities, especially in the districts where the outlets allegedly sell adulterated fuel. It also pointed out that the outlets were “benami properties of the named adulterators” meaning, they were registered under names of Nagas.

ACAUT further alleged, that the “fuel mafia” unfairly availed licenses under ST/educated unemployed/widow

category as per criteria for eligibility but misuse it and where most of the ‘namesake Naga owners” were paid commission from Rs.40,000 to Rs.One lakh a month. Since the outlets were allegedly “misused and misappropriated for criminal activities”, ACAUT demanded that the state government and district administration immediately seal and cancel permits of the outlets and as an example, asked the Dimapur administration to lead by example so that other districts would follow.

The following were individuals with the outlets allegedly involved in adulteration as named by ACAUT: 1. Lalmohan Choudhary(5)- three outlets in Dimapur (Ghorapatti, 6th Mile and 4th Mile), one at Kukidolong and Jalukie; 2. Srikanth Prasad(4)- one at 2 ½ Mile, 7th Mile (near Bottling Plant) Dimapur, one each in Piphema and Kohima; 3. Dinanath Prasad (7)- Two in Dimapur town, one in (Chumuokedima, one in Kohima, Wokha, Phek and Kiphire and Umesh (2) one in Dimapur and one in Phek.

ACAUT media cell also stated that it was in possession of list of properties of al “fuel adulterators” which would be handed over to the government if and when the latter decided to attach the properties.

CIES): The much-awaited Cabinet reshuffle is now tentatively fixed for July 5 after finding July 4 as an inauspicious day because of “Amavasya” and July 6 being Eid. Even on July 7, Prime Minister Modi will have no time due to his scheduled tour of four African nations from that day.

Rashtrapati Bhavan sources said they have not yet received any message from the PMO to get ready for swearing in the new and promoted ministers. “We usually require a minimum of 48 hours to make all preparations and hence we do not expect it at least on Monday now since no intimation arrived till Saturday evening,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan official said.

The reshuffle may coincide with the changes in the ruling BJP. The much-delayed appointments of the central office-bearers and reconstitution of the national executive has been held up all these months to explore possibility of taking out some ministers for party duties and sending some office-bearers to the ministry, the party sources said. The reshuffle will be mostly confined to appointment of the ministers of state (MoS), promotion of some MoSs and two, three cabinet ministers changing positions.

‘Will not accept solution if it hurts Manipur’s integrity’ What your breath tells about your body Correspondent/Agencies

IMPHAL/NEW DELHI, JUL 3: United Committee Manipur (UCM) on Sunday affirmed that it would not accept any kind of settlement between Government of India and NSCN (I-M) if it directly or indirectly compromises Manipur’s territorial integrity.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of UCM 16th Foundation Day programme at Imphal on Sunday, its president Elangbam Johnson also asserted that the committee would oppose the move of the government for formation of a pan-Naga council in the state.

UCM, an umbrella organisation of various civil societies, was formed after June 18, 2001 uprising against the extension of ceasefire with NSCN (I-M) without territorial limit.

“Manipur is in a difficult situation so far as its territorial integrity is concerned.

Not only internal but external forces are also challenging its unity and integrity,” Johnson

said. Since Government of India has been working out to deliver solution to the Naga issue by this year, he however made known that the committee has been closely observing the developments.

During several meetings with the Interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N. Ravi, Johnson said it had clearly tabled its stand, that “any sort of settlement that hurt the common interest of the Manipur will not be accepted”.

Nearly a year has passed after signing of the Framework Agreement between Government of India and NSCN (I-M), however nothing has been made clear to the people, he said.

“If the agreement happens to include any proposal like formation of a pan-Naga council which would look into the welfare of all the communities living in North East India and beyond”, Johnson said UCM and the people of Manipur would stand against it.

Leaders of various civil society organizations, while

speaking at the foundation day, also criticized Government of India for not revealing the details of the Framework Agreement.

While hitting out at the Centre for its failure to respond positively to UCM’s talk proposal, the leaders made clear that the Centre could not by-pass Manipur government while signing any important agreement with NSCN (I-M).

“UCM had proposed for a talk with the Centre. However, no response has come up till date,” they added.

‘Swu’s death not to affect talks’

The passing away of NSCN (I-M) chairman Isak Chisi Swu is unlikely to impact the outfit’s ongoing negotiations with the Centre for a permanent settlement to the Naga issue, according to a senior government functionary.

The functionary told Times of India that while Swu was indeed chairman of the Naga outfit, it is general

secretary Th Muivah who was effectively running the show and leading negotiations on the framework agreement signed earlier with Centre’s interlocutor for Naga talks R.N. Ravi.

“Centre’s interlocutor Ravi and Muivah have been engaged in several round of talks since August last year, when the ‘historic’ framework agreement was signed by them in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Rajnath Singh and national security adviser Ajit Doval.

The accord laid down the broad contours within which the Naga settlement would be worked out. Ever since, sufficient progress has been made to work out terms of a permanent settlement,” said a senior home ministry officer.

“The solution therefore lies in protracted and exhaustive negotiations with all possible Naga factions, to make the final agreement more broad-based,” the officer added.

NEW DELHI, JUL 3 (AGENCIES): If you see your colleagues and friends trying to avoid a close encounter with you and you seem to be clueless about the reason, then you might want to check on that breath of yours. And if that’s the case, you are indeed in a very embarrassing situation.

What’s worse? Many a times the person suffering from it does not even know about it.

It is important to understand that the air you inhale comes out after travelling through many organs in the body and a problem in any of these organs could be the cause behind your bad breath.

It may be hinting at an underlying health condition that may range from bad bacteria to major problems in your respiratory system.

Acid Reflux: Dr. Ritika Malhotra, consultant, dental sciences, Fortis Memorial Research Institute says, “Majority of bad breath problems in people arise out of acid reflux. Acid reflux in the longer run can cause heartburn and indigestion”. She further states that most people start taking

anti-bacterial mouth washes without consulting with a doctor. This can do more harm than good.”

Bad Bacteria: Improper oral hygiene can lead to development of harmful bacteria in the mouth. The bacteria will not only make your breath foul but may also affect your digestion abilities, thereby harming your whole body.

Dehydration: Drinking plenty of water is a must for people of all ages. The severe the dehydration is, the more foul your breath will be. It is also important to avoid drinks that include coffee, cold drinks and sodas.

Uncontrolled acid production: Too much acid production in the stomach can also be a reason behind bad breath. Cancer thrives in bodies that are acidic in nature.

Moreover, as cancer starts to grow, the body produces more acid. Diet and lack of exercise play vital roles in deciding the amount of acid produced in your body.

Diabetes: Human body tries to make up for the insufficient insulin by burning body

fat. The whole process leads to production of ketones, which are pushed out of the body through lungs and urine. The effort that your body puts in this process makes your breath smell like acetone.

Problems in Kidney: When human kidneys struggle to keep up with task of filtering liquids in the body, certain metabolic changes take place that lead to drying of mouth.

In such cases, halitosis ends up as bad breath because saliva is not able to cleanse the mouth.

Liver problems: Heard of fetor hepaticus? It is a term used for people suffering from liver disease. If the breath usually smells musty, it might be indicting problems in the liver.

Tips for oral hygiene - Brush teeth twice a day - Flush and rinse teeth after every meal - Clean tongue regularly with a neat tongue cleaner - Use anti bacterial mouth wash either half an hour before or after brushing. Dr. Malhotra advises not to use anti bacterial mouth wash for more than 21 days in a stretch. At least a seven day gap must be maintained before starting the mouth wash again.

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Diphupar ‘B’ village Dmu declared ‘plastic free zone’

Diphupar B youth and elders after declaration programme.

DIMAPUR: With the initiative of Naga Youth Organization (NYO) Diphupar “B” village Dimapur has declared the village as a “plastic free zone” on July 2.

At the declaration programme, NYO president Zhatou Chuzho in his short speech highlighted about the motive and importance of the

initiative.

Diphupar “B” village council chairman Kahoto Chishi also encouraged the gathering to be part of the initiative and also assured to extend full support and cooperation for the success of the initiative.

The declaration programme was attended by

Diphupar “B” village council, Naga women welfare society and GBs village development board members.

Earlier, invocation prayer was pronounced by Naga Women welfare society president Amongla and later special prayer was pronounced by Assembly of God, Pastor Vishe Sema.

Tseminyu Veterinary deptt informs

DIMAPUR: Veterinary office under Tseminyu sub-division has informed that the department would be organizing free anti rabies vaccination camp on July 7 at Veterinary dispensary, Tseminyu Town.

The department has asked all dog owners in and around Tseminyu have been to get their dog vaccinated in between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It has been informed that vaccine would

be free of cost however a nominal fee of Rs. 50 shall be realised for those taking vaccination card.

The department has also informed that all livestock (cattle/sheep/goat/pig) and poultry vaccines has been made available at the dispensary. Farmers have been asked to contact their respective block in-charges (detail information on block in-charge are available in the office notice board).

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur monday, July 4, 2016

news in brief More condole demise of late Isak Chishi Swu

DIMAPUR: Organizations membered Isak Chishi Swu deeply mourned the demise of and individuals from various for his selfless sacrifice and “Assu” Isak Chishi Swu. In parts of the state and outside contributions throughout his a condolence message ESSU Longleng DPDB meeting has been convened on July 7, 11 have condole the demise of life towards the Naga political described late Isak as “God a.m. at DC’s conference hall. All the members have been NSCN/GPRN chairman late issue. The council said “the gifted father for our state, he informed to attend the meeting.

Isak Chishi Swu who passed good deeds of Swu would who fearlessly fought for our away on June 28 at New Delhi. forever be etched in the annals entire Naga people to bring Mangkolemba SDPDB meeting NPGN/ NNC (N/A): of the Naga history and his peace and prosperity”. ESSU National Peoples Government name would be forever remem- has further conveyed condoMangkolemba Sub Divisional Planning and Development lences to the bereaved family of Nagaland Naga National bered”.

Board (SDPDB) meeting has been convened on June 5, at SVBC Phek: Sümi Vil- and prayed that the departed Council (NPGN/NNC) non Additional Commissioner office. All board members have accord collective leaders have lage Baptist Church under soul rest in peace. been requested to attend the meeting.

NV: Nihokhu village expressed pain and shock at Phek district in a condolence the demise of late Isak Chishi message said that in Isak Chi- head GB Ghoshito Zhimomi Ex. underground khellers general meeting Swu. In a condolence message, shi Swu’s death, Nagas have and Nihokhu village council Ex. Underground khellers of Industrial Village Razhiiphe, NPGN/NNC N/A described lost a great leader who had chairman Ghosuho Zhimomi Dimapur, has convened general meeting on July 6, 11 a.m. late Swu as an architect of the selflessly sacrificed his whole in a condolence message has at the residence of its council chairman T.L Angami. All Naga movement to bring last- life in the service of the nation. expressed pain and mourned members have been requested to attend the meeting. ing solution for Naga home- SVBC prayed to Almighty the death of late Isak Chishi land between India and Nagas. God to grant eternal peace to Swu. They said late Isak Swu BJP Peren meeting NPGN/NNC said the contri- the soul of our beloved father, had sacrificed everything he had for the rights and aspirabutions and guidance made by Isak.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Peren has convened execuNCRC Sumi: Nagaland tion of the Naga people. His late Swu would remain vital tive meeting on July 5, 10 a.m. at Jalukie, Rest House. All and always be acknowledged. Christian Revival Church demise is the darkest day for office bearers, district frontal chiefs, district executive It has further conveyed con- (NCRC) Sumi has mourned the Nagas in general and the members, mandal presidents and state council members dolences to the bereaved fam- the passing of the brightest Sumis in particular and that have been requested to attend the meeting. ily and prayed for the departed leader, late Isak Chishi Swu. Nagas have lost respectable In a condolence message, the friend and God fearing leaders, soul to rest in peace.

LLRPO emergency meeting BJP Peren: Bharatiya NCRC Sumi described Isak the two elders of the village Janata Party (BJP) Peren has Swu as a man of honour, a maintained.

Lotha Lower Range Public Organization (LLRPO) has mourned the demise of late great patriot who sacrificed his MUN: Maram Union convened an emergency meeting on July 6, 10 a.m. at Isak Chishi Swu. In a condo- life for the freedom of Naga Nagaland (MUN) has extown hall, Bhandari town. All bonafide members of LLlence message, BJP Peren de- nation. He was also a great pressed grief at the sad demise RPO have been requested to attend the meeting. scribed late Swu as a true son missionary, who had won of late Isak Chishi Swu. In a of Naga soil who has fought many souls and emphasized condolence message MUN Lost and found for the rights and identity of the true living words of God to described late Swu as a man of the Nagas and strived for peace the believers and unbelievers, upright and courageous nature A flat screen TV was found in Ao Khel, Notun Basti, and unity among the Naga stated the church. NCRC Sumi who stood firm for the cause of Dimapur. Rightful owner has been asked to contact at brethrens. BJP Peren further has also conveyed condolences Naga sovereignty. MUN stated 9856440503. conveyed condolences to the to Khulu Chishi Swu and the that the demise of late Swu was bereaved family and prayed family that our Living God a huge lost for the whole Naga for the departed soul to rest in grants peace and comfort them society which was impossible all and pray for the departed to replace. MUN has conveyed peace.

SVC Phek: Sümi Village soul to rest in peace. condolences to the bereaved ESSU: Eastern Sumi Council under Phek district family members and for the deDIMAPUR: Kezieke Welfare Board (KWB) has condemned the “callous attitude of the army” in connection with the in a condolence message re- Students’ Union (ESSU) has parted soul to rest in peace. accident case which took place on June 24, at Medziphema (Ghaspani), Highland Colony area.

In a press note, KWB vice chairman Mezhulhouvilie Kiewhuo said an army truck which was part of a convoy proceeding towards Dimapur, hit a Maruti Alto car having four DIMAPUR: National Sample Survey ed with the birth anniversary of late professor occupants-- two students, mother and aunt, leading the vehicle (NSSO) Field Operations Division (FOD), P.C. Mahalanobis. During the programme, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Imple- director (ISS), NSSO (FOD), Kohima, preto plunge nearly 60 feet below the road.

However, KWB said the army convoy ignored the inci- mentation Government of India, regional sented the keynote address focussing on the office Kohima, celebrated the “10th Statistics theme. The programme was conducted junior dent “without even bothering to stopover or offer aid”.

KWB said that the vendors along the highway and a Day” on June 29 at regional office, NSSO statistical officer, Atheni Pfozi, while welcome police vehicle witnessed the accident and immediately offered (FOD) Kohima under the theme “agriculture address was delivered by senior statistical officer (SSO), Orenthung Patton, vote of thanks helped and rescued the victims. KWB said it condemned the and farmers’ welfare.”

The celebration of statistics day coincid- was rendered by SSO LK, Ngathingkhui. irresponsible personnel and demanded justice to the victims.

Longleng DPDB meeting

KWB flays army’s ‘callous attitude’

NSSO, FOD observe ‘10th Statistics Day’

ATMA organises trainings for farmers across Nagaland

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Women participants and others at Kohima (T.Khel)

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Farmers along with ATMA officials at Tuensang Sangsangyu block.

KOHIMA: One day District Level Training Programme ( D LT P ) wa s o r g a n i z e d

by Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Kohima on June 30 at village council hall, L Khel Kohima village. The programme was organized with the aim to make use of locally available products for own home use and for income generation. Earlier, in the formal session, Kewhimiapfü Mechü Krotho, chairman, Khrienguü Kesiezie chairman in her speech acknowledged the organizing committee for bringing up such activities at their village level for the women group which is resourceful especially for the housewives. DAO & PD (ATMA) also gave a brief speech where he thanked the trainees for their enthusiasm to participate in the training.

He encouraged the participants to grab all such opportunities which would enable them to sustain for their livelihood using locally avail-

Farmers along with ATMA officials at Tuensang Noksen block.

able resources. At the first technical session, resource person, ATMA DY.PD Angela conducted hand demonstration on preparation of detergents, dish wash gel and hand wash gel. The purpose was to enable the trainees to produce such products for own homemade use and later on expand as an enterprise.

The second technical session was on “value additioning of seasoning fruits and low cost nutritious food”. Resource persons, KVK programme assistant (Home Science) Tesophenyu, Keviyieno apprised the trainees on the value addition of fruits like plum, cucumber and passion fruit. The trainees were given hands on training on how to prepare products like jam, fruit squash and plum murabas. Trainees were also taught to prepare low cost nutritious food and pea nut butter which can be used as weaning food for babies and feed ailing nutrients during sickness.

TAMLU: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Longleng, Tamlu Block conducted Block Farmers Advisory Committee (BFAC) meeting on June 2 at BFAC office, Tamlu village. During the meeting, various farming activities such as trainings and demonstrations to be undertaken at the block level for uplifting the farming community at large were discussed.

The training programme followed interaction session where ideas and experiences on the various farming methods and problems faced by the farmers were shared and discussed. Altogether 10 BFAC members attended the programme. Earlier the programme was chaired by BTM, Tamlu block Chubanaro Jamir.

N O K S E N : AT M A Tuensang Noksen block conducted demonstrations on package of practices on orange cultivation and cultivation practices of carda-

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mom on June 28. Hands on demonstrations were shown to the farmers on how to maintain proper spacing, accurate amount of fym, ash and top soil to be mixed, and intercropping pattern to be followed. PowerPoint presentation on how to rear eri silkworm was also imparted to the trainees. The resource persons were BTM and ATM. Altogether 21 farmers attended the programme.

SANGSANGYU: ATMA Tuensang Sangsangyu block conducted BFAC meeting at Sangsangyu village on June 29.

At the programme BTM Temjenmenla highlighted the activities of ATMA and its functioning at the block level. During the meeting, the farmers discussed on various farming activities, trainings and demonstrations to be undertaken at different villages within the block. In a separate programme, ATMA Tuensang Sangsangyu block conducted training and dem-

onstrations at Hakchang village on June 29. During the programme, resource person Recha HEA (Horticulture) demonstrated on “pest and disease management in orange”, where the farmers were made aware of the various common pest and diseases and the ways to control it.

Practical training on preparation of Bordeaux mixture and its application in citrus was demonstrated on the field. He also trained the farmers on the topic ‘soil conservation’, stressing on intercropping and crop rotation. Further, BTM Longkhim block demonstrated on construction of vermicompost tank, materials required and the techniques involved. Its advantages and certain precautions were also discussed. The programme was chaired by BTM Temjenmenla. Altogether 19 farmers attended the programme.

SHYIONG: In Mon training on organic food market was shared by Moikam, ATM, ATMA Mon at Shy-

iong village under Wakching block on June 28. He also told the farmers not to use the convenient chemical tools inorder to get organic certification as one of the most important aspect for organic farming is the biological control of pests and diseases without using chemicals. Progressive farmers, and farmer friends from Shiyiong and Tanhai villages of Wakching block attended the training programme. Later a hands on frontline demonstration for farmers on organic nursery bed preparation and biological control of pest and diseases in soyabean and paddy using locally available raw materials was conducted

by Tennyei ATM, Roseline Pusa, BTM, ATMA Mon at the field. Altogether 62 farmers from Shyiong, Tanhai and Wakching benefitted from the programme.

Totok Chingha and Chi: Ag riculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Mon block conducted training and dem-

Farmers along with ATMA officials at Phek.

onstration programme on June 27 and 29, at Totok Chingha and Chi villages respectively. Resource persons, ATM Moikam T.Phom and ATM Tenhnyei Phom, trained the farmers on seed treatment, disease management and uses of soyabean.

Good Management Practices in organic farming, common pest and disease that cause damage to rice crops and their control measures were also discussed. Frontline demonstration on integrated pest management in mixed crop farming and biological control of pests and diseases, preparation of field which includes plant spacing, row width etc for planting soyabean were done. Resource persons urged the farmers to practice biological methods for control of pest and diseases and also to follow proper post harvest management.

Earlier the programme was chaired by ATM, Nemchaba Jamir. Altogether 58 farmers from Totok Chingha and Chi

villages were benefitted from the programme PHEK: Ag riculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Phek block conducted training cum demonstration and capacity building on SHG book keeping, mushroom cultivation, detergent and dishwash gel making and use of potash on June 17 and 29, Surhoba and Khuza village respectively with BTM Melhitsou, ATM, Vepoto and ATM Chosuve Nakro ATM as resource persons.

Kenisiezo Punyu BTT convenor and APPO, DAO Phek chaired the programme and briefed the farmers on the activities of ATMA. Altogether 54 farmers attended the programme and were provided with mushroom spawn, kits for detergent and dishwash gel making and potassium packets during the programme. Meanwhile, Block farmers advisory committee (BFAC) meeting was also conducted at Khuza village.

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ANPHEDFSA demands regularization DIMAPUR: All Nagaland PHED Field Staff Association (ANPHEDFSA) comprising of members who have completed 30 years and above service have asked the state government to give a “positive response” on their service regularization within a week.

ANPHEDFSA said it would not remain quiet and was “ready to face any consequences” in the event the government fails to comply with their demand.

A press release by “group in-charge PHED” Vitoho Sumi informed that the work-charge (W/C) employees of Public Health Engineering Department who have completed 30 years and above service formed a group under the banner ANPHEDFSA on July 1.

It said the association would be led by N. Zhekugha Assumi as president and Z. Yampamo Lotha as general secretary till the “regularization order case” was solved by the state government.

The release also stated that the group would be assisted by Longching Konyak in Mon and Vitoho Sumi in Dimapur.

Meanwhile ANPHEDFSA has requested all respective units and below 30 years W/C not to “comment on the decision” as it was for a “particular purpose.”

Nagas residing in Mumbai organize condolence service.

DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Union, Mumbai organised a condolence service to pay homage to late Isak Chishi Swu at Air India Ideal School, Kalina, Santacruz East on July 2. The service was attended by around 120 Nagas living in Mumbai.

In the service, Elijah Chara, a research scholar from Tata Institute of Social Sciences gave a brief biography of late Isak Chishi Swu. He reminded the congregation of how late Swu followed a trait uncommon amongst Naga

leaders and that he was vocal about the moral and material degradation that crept into the NSCN during the period of cease-fire.

Dr Johnson Chithung, founder of Life Resource Ministry, Kalina, exhorted the gathering to look at the life of late Swu and be blessed while Keren Sumi an image consultant remarked that the demise of late Isak had rendered the Nagas fatherless- an orphan.

Earlier, the programme began with hymn by the Life Resource Ministry Choir from

NVCO initiates awareness on ‘National Food Security Act 2013’

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) initiated an intensive awareness campaign on “National Food Security Act (NFSA)” at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kohima, Sunday.

Addressing the gathering, NVCO president Kezhokhoto Savi informed that the Act was a historic step taken by the government of India to eradicate hunger which came into effect on September 10, 2013 and extended to the whole of India, to ensure access to adequate quantity and quality of food at affordable prices.

As per the provisions of the National Food Security Act 2013, he said it was the state government bounded duty to implement the Act and monitor the scheme of minister and department in accordance with guidelines issued by the central government so that the scheme reached to the targeted beneficiaries in the state.

He said the state government particularly the de-

partment of Food & Civil Supplies had worked hard to implement the said Act as there were several preconditions.

Under the Act, Savi said that the scheme of Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) meant for the poorest sections would continue but the two categories such as BPL and APL has been converted into Priority Household (PHH).

He also appealed the beneficiaries to extend their co-operation to the department of Food & Civil Supplies, district administration, village authorities, town colony panchayats in urban area while carrying out the act.

Meanwhile, it has been informed that a team led by its professor-in-charge Kezhokhoto Savi would be initiating “Citizens Right Awareness Campaign” to highlight about “The fight against hunger and corruption”.

For details one has been asked to e-mail: kezhokhotosavi@yahoo.com or call Toll Free No. 1800-345-3701.

Kalina, Naga Christian Fellowship, Mumbai, Pastor Arep Tzudir invoked God’s blessings and NSUM president, Roderick Wijunamai delivered the vote of thanks. Candles were lit by the attendees to pay tribute to late Isak Chishi Swu’s legacy, and as a gesture to signify that the memory still lives on and burns bright. After which, a one minute silence was observed. A closing hymn was sung and the event came to a close with benediction by Life Resource Ministry Pastor Wungmathing Zimik.

Sanitation campaign at Kevijau colony DIMAPUR: Noune Krotho Kevijau organized a sanitation awareness campaign on June 29 sponsored by WSSO, PHED rural division Dimapur at Kevijau near Indian Oil Depot.

In the programme, resource person secretary Kevijau colony, Neiza Tepa briefed the group on good sanitary practices and challenged the gathering to maintain clean and healthy surrounding.

He explained on how poor sanitation would lead to deadly diseases like diarrhoea, skin and eye diseases and also emphasized on hand washing with soap and how it reduces the risk of diarrhoea and respiratory diseases.

The secretary also informed the crowd that although open defecation may not be a problem now, still the need to keep one’s toilet clean was important.

He went on to emphasize on the need to properly dispose of solid and liquid waste separately. He concluded with a reminder to the gathering to reduce, reuse and recycle.

The campaign on sanitation awareness culminated with tree plantation along the roadside.

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LFHSS felicitates award winning student

DIMAPUR: Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on July 2 organised a felicitation programme of its student, Bishal Paul, a grade XI science for being awarded the Best Personality Award (BPA) of the Pivotal India Creation’s NSC 2016.

Apart from the award, Bishal has also won oneyear free subscription of EduBeans--a regular online assessment test package for creating learning profiles of students of Grades-VI to XII. The school management has informed that Bishal Paul became the first student from Nagaland to participate in the 3rd National Science Concours (NSC) Summer Science Camp 2016 which was held at Templeton International Academy, Bhimtal in Nainital, Uttarakhand from June 21 to 24, 2016.

Bishal Paul was one of the top-scoring 83 students selected by Pivotal India Creation through an online contest from among 3 lakh students from across the country.

During the four-day Summer Science Camp at Nainital, it said the students had the rare opportunity of becoming junior scientists and embarking on a series of

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Bishal Paul being felicitated at LFHSS.

science adventures.

The camp was further enhanced through a “unique physics lab workshop” where they had the experience of making various electrical circuits.

National Science Concours (NSC) is a “unique

science contest” undertaken

by Pivotal India Creation which was founded with an aim to change the way of learning.

Pivotal India Creation is focused on using technology to impart learning and promote educational success.

SFXCC Kidima observes ‘St Thomas apostle feast’

D I M A P U R : S t Fr a n c i s Xavier’s Catholic Church (SFXCC) Kidima observed “St Thomas Apostle feast” with administrator of St Joseph College, Jakhama, Reverend Father Benny as main celebrant on July 3 in the Church premises.

In his homily, Father Benny said St Thomas the apostle of Jesus came to India in 52 A.D. from Jerusalem

and established churches and described the apostle Thomas as courageous, sincere and propagated Catholic faith to other people.

Eucharist celebration was followed by offertory for the gift of God, special invocation was also offered for parish priest of Kidima. The administrator was accompanied by St Joseph College students for sacred feast.

Team Metamorphosis volunteers carrying out cleanliness drive in Wokha DIMAPUR: In support of the ongoing project “Love Earth Love Life - Operation Clean Wokha”, the Team Metamorphosis (TN) conducted a cleanliness drive in the heart of Wokha town on July 2.

In a press release, Team

Metamorphosis stated that “Operation Clean Wokha” was a long term project that aimed at not only to make Wokha town clean but also to create awareness, sensitize and educate the citizens in making cleanliness a life-

style.

“It is not just the cleaning of the surroundings and that it starts with the individual’s state of mind in developing and making progress for the society”, stated Team Metamorphosis.

Rotary Club observes ‘de-worming day’ in Kohima DIMAPUR: In pursuance with the Rotary “International District 3240 De-worming Day”, the Rotary Club of Kohima on Sunday administered de-worming medicines to the children of Kohima Orphanage and Destitute

Home and NMA’s AIDS Hospice here.

Rotary Club, Kohima president Richard Dzuvichu said in remembrance of Rotary International De-worming Day which was actually held annually on July 1, but due

to some certain circumstance the Rotary Club of Kohima could not observe the same on the specific day.

In the programme, the Rotary Club Kohima administered de-worming medicine to the children.

Salesian College RCC visits DHD

DIMAPUR: Red Ribbon Club of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) Dimapur, along with their coordinators Avibou Nagi and Kevirienuo Angela, visited the blood bank of District Hospital Dimapur on July 2.

During the visit, the students interacted with the staff of blood bank. They were taken to various sections of the blood bank and explained on how blood was donated and preserved.

Awareness was created among the students on the urgency and requirement of blood donation. In solidarity with the sick people, two students donated blood. Salesian College also donated 66 units of blood on October 2015.

TBBWA informs

Dimapur: Tibetan Bhutia Buddhist Welfare Association (TBBWA) has informed that all shops and restaurants under TBBWA, Hongkong Market, Dimapur would remain closed on July 6 and 7 to perform prayer programme for its 14th Dalia Lama 81st birth anniversary.

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BRICS youth summit calls for shift of power from West

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Jitendar Singh and other foreign delegates during the 2nd BRICS Youth Summit in Guwahati. (PTI) GUWAHATI, JUL 3 (PTI): The second BRICS Youth Summit has called for shifting of power from the West to the member countries to maintain balance in the world, as the conclave concluded on Sunday.

The three-day summit adopted the ‘Guwahati BRICS Youth Summit 2016 Call to Action’ and urged the youth of the five member nations to come together for working towards this goal.

Adressing a press conference here, South African Team Leader Khathulshelo Ramukumba said, “The youth of our nations can suggest how the demographic dividends of us can be used to shift the power from the West to the BRICS. “There is an urgent need for working collectively towards this goal,” he stressed.

“It is encouraging that the young people are ready

and hungry to be citizens of a better nation,” Ramukumba said.

Russian Minister Sergey Pospelov said a virtual secretariat of the BRICS Youth Forum will be operational shortly.

“That will enable the members to remain in touch 24x7 through social networking, which will take the cooperation to the next level,” said Pospelov, who led the Russian delegation at the conclave.

Brazilian delegation leader GF Alves Pereira and Chinese team leader Dong Du said the Guwahati Summit was a good forum for the youths to float new ideas and the participation was encouraging.

Rajeev Gupta of India said the Guwahati resolution will be placed before the BRICS Summit at Goa in October this year for its final incorporation.

Arunachal to have new medical college to boost health sector ITANAGAR, JUL 3 (PTI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda has assured immediate sanctioning of funds for the establishment of state’s first medical college at Naharlagun here in a bid to improve the ailing health scenario in the state.

The assurance comes in the wake of his meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul at his office in the national capital yesterday, who apprised him the need to improve the ailing health scenario in the state, an official communique said.

As per the official statement, he has also assured the establishment of one more medical college at Tezu in Lohit district.

The chief minister said it would give improved access to quality health care and medical education for eastern part of the state.

“Tezu being strategically located in the eastern zone, a medical college here would

not only be used for civilian purposes but would also be useful for armed forces and paramilitary forces and can be of use during eventuality of armed conflict and wars,” he said.

Chief Minister Kalikho Pul also sought support for the establishment of nursing college at Itanagar.

He asked for setting up of two more nursing schools at Bomdila and Tezu to which the Union minister agreed to provide funds for nursing schools and college.

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda agreed to provide a financial assistance of Rs 83 crore to help the state in making all the health institutes fully functional. The minister agreed to revise the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits, a welfare scheme aimed at meeting extra costs of living due to health ailments or disability, the communique added.

During the summit in the last three days, series of discussions were held on four thematic areas -- skill development and entrepreneurship, social inclusion, youth volunteerism and youth participation in governance.

Meanwhile, Russia has invited the orchestra team of Gauhati University to perform at the International Festival of Youths and Students in the European nation next year.

Pospelov said the performance of the orchestra team of Gauhati university at the Summit last evening impressed the audience very much.

He also spoke of his meeting with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal last evening, when both discussed a range of issues.

Pospelov said common issues like agriculture and tourism were discussed.

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‘Mnp loses 55 working days in six month due to bandh, protest

8 Mizoram girls rescued while being trafficked to Gujarat

IMPHAL, JUL 3: Manipur has lost 55 working days in six month, from January to June of this current year, according to independent researcher Serto Tondana Kom who came out with his another survey report on Sunday.

The state has lost 55 days out of the 277 days available for the current year 2016 due to bandh or general strike and other forms of protest, Serto revealed during a press conference held at Manipur Press Club on Sunday.

According to his survey report, the state government employees enjoyed 89 holidays including 12 second Saturdays, 25 general holidays and 52 Sundays this year.

Apart from these holidays and non-working days, the employees have 277 working days. The available working hour is 6648 hours taking five hours working hours a day in 2016, he estimated.

Asserting that government offices in the state were closed due to bandh, general strikes and other forms of protest on different counts, he said that altogether 55 working days had been lost from January 1 to June, 30, 2016.

However, in the case of Central government offices where the working timing is 8 hours, its employees have 253 working days and the working time available for them is around 6072 (8 hours a day x 253 available working days) in this year.

They have lost 53 working days during the same period (from January 1 to June 30). During the stipulated period, the state government employees have 82 working

AGARTALA, JUL 3 (IANS): At least eight tribal girls from Mizoram were rescued from a car while being trafficked to Gujarat, police said on Sunday.

As many as two tribal youths were also arrested in this connection, the police said.

“They were rescued from a small vehicle on Saturday night while being trafficked to Gujarat via Guwahati,” police inspector Ratanmani Debbarma told the media.

“During interrogation the girls gave different versions about their journey. Seven of them are the inmates of refugee camps in Kanchanpur (in north Tripura) where tribals from Mizoram live. Another teen aged girl is a class nine student from Mizoram,” he said. Debbarma said that to know the details the police have called the refugee leaders who said they were unaware of the girls’ journey.

“Their parents said they face acute poverty here. They were sending their daughters to Gujarat in search of jobs in beauty parlours. However, the parents could not give corroborative facts and other details. We are investigating the matter,” the police official added. The girls were aged between 15 and 25 years while the two men are aged between 35 and 40. About 31,300 Reang tribals, who call themselves ‘Bru’, have been living in seven makeshift camps for the past 19 years in Kanchanpur area adjoining Mizoram. They had fled ethnic violence in western Mizoram following the killing of a Mizo forest official at the Dampa Tiger Reserve.

Despite several initiatives by the Mizoram government to bring them back, the refugees have been reluctant to go back to their villages unless their demands for food and security are met.

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days while Central government employees have 135 working days.

Highlighting this statistical difference, the researcher drew the attention of state chief minister and chief secretary to look into the matter and review the same for necessary rectification.

Serto Tondana Kom, a social worker conducting research on impact given by the disturbances in Manipur had earlier published his survey reports on the impact of bandh, economic blockade in the state and loss suffered by the state due to delay in completion of a new Sanjenthong bridge, the main bridge that connect Imphal East and West.

According to his recent statistical data, the state suffers a loss of Rs 36 crore per day every time when there is a bandh or general strike and Rs 3.09 crore per day when there is economic blockade on the national highways which are very frequent in the state.

Serto’s survey is based on his finding after consultation with experts in the pertinent fields and he was encourage to conduct the survey after chief minister O Ibobi expressed his desire to evaluate the economic losses suffered by the state on account of bandhs and blockades after he published lost on account of taking other routes when the construction of a new Sanjenthong bridge was delayed for over a year against its original schedule.

Chief minister Ibobi had stated that the state government would appreciate very much if some organisations/ individuals make a comprehensive evaluation of the economic losses caused by bandhs and blockades.

Dear, Baby Sunep.

You are a gift from God and this day only reminds us even more how grateful we all are to have you in our family.

Happy first birthday.

With love from mom, dad, grandparents and all love ones Dearest of all, Your unconditional love has helped us to feel safe, warm and secure. From our hearts to yours, You’ll always remain special to us. Thank you for everything. May the good Lord bless you more. Happy birthday!

With love, Your family members.

10 displaced Reang people detained AGARTALA, JUL 3 (PTI): Ten displaced Reang people, including eight women, were detained on the suspicion that the women were being trafficked to Gujarat from Kanchanpur in North Tripura district, police today said. Acting on a tip-off that eight inmates of an evacuee camp in Kanchanpur were being trafficked to Gujarat, a police team led by Inspector Babul Mahajan raided the Kanchanpur motorstand yesterday and nabbed them. Two youths and eight women were from Naisinghpara evacuee camp which sheltered displaced people of Reang tribes from neighbouring Mizoram, Officer-in-charge of Kanchanpur police station, Ratanmani Debbarma said. Family members of the detained people informed police that the poverty-stricken women were going to join a beauty parlour at a mall in Gujarat to eke out their living, he said. Many more women had earlier left the camp for seeking jobs in Gujarat and Rajasthan similarly, the families claimed. Police were investigating if they were being trafficked by a racket or really on their way for jobs, Debbarma said. Altogether, 35,000 people of Reang tribes are now sheltered in seven evacuee camps in Kanchanpur since 1997.

They took shelter following ethnic clashes.

‘Smuggler’ shot dead in BSF firing

AGARTALA, JUL 3 (PTI): BSF shot dead an alleged Indian smuggler at Durlavpur in Sipahijala district, about 50 km from here. “A group of suspected smugglers set up a temporary bridge on the barbed wire fencing at Durlavpur and allegedly tried to smuggle motor bikes last evening. When jawans patrolling along the border challenged them, the group attacked the personnel with knives,” BSF Commandant Amitav Roy said. BSF then opened fire killing one suspected smuggler while others fled the area, the BSF Commandant added. The slain Indian national was identified as Prasenjit Das. Sub divisional Police officer Babul Das said Prasenjit Das was taken to the nearby Jatrapur hospital, where the attending doctors declared him brought dead.

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DIPHU, JUL 3: Two unknown youths attacked an elderly person, Bonsing Ronghang, father of a newspaper publisher in Diphu in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Saturday night.

The injured has been shifted to nearby hospital and he is stated to be out of danger.

According to the report, two unknown youths came to the house of Bimal Ronghang, owner and publisher of a Diphu-based English daily, Hills Bulletin, around 10.30 p.m. on Saturday for giving him a press release for publication in the newspaper. Ronghang’s father Bonsing who came out to visit them saw a small arm at the hand of a youth and told them that Bimal was not in the house.

However, the youths was waiting outside the house and looking for Bimal. All of a sudden a youth hit Bonsing by an iron rod and fled from the scene immediately. Bonsing was shifted to hospital immediately and is undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Austrian, German engineers help shore up rail links in NE AG A RTA L A , J U L 3 (IANS): The broad gauge lifeline of northeastern states is in danger and it’s because of the loose soil beneath the railway track. So engineers from Austria and Germany are now working hard to find a solution even as the Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to divert parts of the track in Dima Hasao district of southern Assam.

The track that traverses southern Assam, Mizoram, Manipur and Tripura was converted from metre gauge to broad gauge last year. However, within weeks train services had to be suspended -- first because of rain and landslides, and then due to loose soil beneath the railway track.

“The railway track in Migrendisa in southern Assam was badly damaged due to incessant rain and landslides.

After the debris was cleared train services resumed, but because of the loose soil the track got curved,” Northeast Frontier Railways’ Chief Public Relations Officer Pranav Jyoti Sharma told IANS. “Before laying the new railway track, profiling of the area, soil testing and other technical matters were checked by various agencies, including the Research Development and Standard Organisation under the Railway Ministry,” Sharma reasoned.

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NFR Chief Administrative Officer Ajit Pandit said: “We have roped in several engineers from Austria, Germany as well as India to use their expertise at the affected spots.

Our workers and engineers are working round-the-clock to restore rail service.”

However, voices of discontent are rising in the area.

All-Barak Youth Students Association (ABYSA) has demanded a CBI probe alleging irregularities in the laying of the railway track.

“A f t e r s p e n d i n g R s 5,000 crore and waiting for two decades, train service on the broad gauge was inaugurated in November. But within weeks a major fault developed,” ABYSA Chief Convener Baharul Islam Barbhuiya said, adding that the soil testing report should be made public. He also alleged that poor construction materials were used while laying the railway track.

The outfit has written to the railway ministry’s vigilance adviser Sunil Mathur, explaining the alleged irregularities in laying of the railway track.

Recently a high-level

NFR team led by General Manager H.K. Jaggi visited the site where tracks have developed fault to assess the restoration work and diversion of the route.

The lone railway line from Guwahati passes through Lumding in Nagaon district in central Assam and southern Assam, connecting Agartala and parts of Manipur and Mizoram with the rest of India.

The Guwahati-Silchar railway route is the lifeline for southern Assam comprising Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao districts, and the mountainous states of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram. The region is dependent on this railway route for supply of food grain, fertiliser, petroleum products, construction materials and other commodities.

Gauge conversion for Lumding-Silchar and Badarpur-Agartala route was sanctioned in 1996.

It was declared a national project in 2004, thereby ensuring uninterrupted funding from the central government.

However, the project was hit by insurgency between 2006 and 2009, and work resumed after that.

The Silchar-Jiribam (52 km) in Manipur and SilcharBhairabi (120 km) in Mizoram gauge conversion projects are part of the Lumding-Silchar line.

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Pampore attack: accused driver identified How four terrorists plotted attack killing and CRPF jawans

Security forces inspecting the CRPF bus which was attacked by militants on SrinagarJammu National High Way at Pampore on June 25. (File photo) SRINAGAR, JUL 3 (AGENCIES): Security agencies have identified the driver of the car which ferried the ‘fidayeen’ terrorists who ambushed a CRPF bus killing eight personnel, as a probe pointed to the LeT attackers having infiltrated into Kashmir Valley through higher reaches of Gulmarg early last month.

Official sources said today that the driver, whose identity has been withheld, had driven four militants of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashker-e-Taiba(LeT) from Baba Reshi, 57 km from here, four days before the deadly attack in Pampore on June 25 and kept them in a safe house

in Pulwama district in south Kashmir.

The driver, who has gone underground since the day of the attack, was considered as Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the militant outfit by the local police but no action was taken against him as there was no evidence so far, the sources said. Security agencies are now hot on the trail of the driver.

Piecing together the evidence collected by the security agencies so far, they said the four ‘fidayeens’ (suicide attackers) infiltrated through the higher reaches of Gulmarg in north Kashmir and reached south Kashmir in a Tata Sumo vehicle.

Initially all the four terrorists had carried out a reconnaissance of the National Highway and chose the attack spot which is barely three km from Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), where LeT militants had gunned down two Army officers and three others ranks in February this year.

After the Pampore attack, raids were carried out at various places in Pulwama during which the security agencies gathered information that it was a group of four ‘fidayeens’ behind the attack.

Out of the four, two were killed in swift action by the Quick Reaction Team(QRT)

of CRPF during the attack while the third was killed in a gunfight in Malwari Newa village of Pulwama district on June 30.

While the identity of two fidayeens was yet to be ascertained, the third one killed in Newa village was identifed as ‘Abu Ayan’, the sources said, adding the fourth in the group is believed to have moved towards Shopian and Kulgam area where dense forests provide a natural cover for hiding.The fidayeens behind the attack in Pampore, which is in the outskirts of the city, had chosen a spot from where they could have escaped through a side lane and take shelter in the congested lanes and bylanes which could have taken them to Tral area as well, the sources said.

Security forces carried out searches at Baba Rishi area, 57 km north of Srinagar, during which they identfied the place where the four terrorists had stayed after their infiltration in the Valley, the sources said, adding that they are believed to have entered through ‘Haji Peer pass’ in the upper reaches of Gulmarg and then trekked along the foot hills of Peer Panjal range before reaching the halting point.

The army has been asked to increase the vigil along this axis and teams have fanned out along the possible route used by the militants questioning nomads and shepherd who often take their cattle and sheep along these tracks, the sources said.

Woman lives with dead father for five days BURDWAN(WB), JUL 3 (PTI): A woman was on Sunday found living with the decomposed body of her father for the past five-six days in Burdwan district, police said.

Following a complaint, police reached the house of Panchu Soren at Muktarpaar under Madhabdihi police station and found that his daughter Panmani is living with his decomposed body. It appeared that Soren (68), retired employee of block land revenue office of Raina II block in the district, died at least five days ago, police said. Police also found that Panmani regularly served food to his dead father.

Panmani, whose husband and two sons work elsewhere, said his father was ill and that was why he could not take the food. Police said it took a lot of time for them to make her understand that her father was no more and later arrangements were made to bury the body at home. The house is located in a secluded place with none living nearby. Some passersby smelt the stench today and informed the police following which they visited the house.

It was learnt that Panmani did the same thing when her mother Sukhi died around eight years ago or her 18-year-old daughter died three years back.

An almost similar incident happened in Kolkata last year where a septuagenarian man and his son were found living with skeletons of the former’s daughter, and two dogs for months. The incident came to light when the old man allegedly committed suicide.

Kejriwal begins Pb tour from Golden Temple Oppn at odds with ‘odd-even’

scheme in Mumbai; slams BMC

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after paying obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Sunday. (PTI) AMRITSAR, JUL 3 (IANS): Thronged by hundreds of people, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday started a three-day political tour of Punjab with prayers at two famous shrines in this Sikh holy city.

A lone protestor threw some pamphlets towards Kejriwal as he stepped out of the Golden Temple complex, blaming the AAP leader for the razing of a ‘piao’ (drinking water point) outside the historical Sis Ganj Gurdwara in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk area.

The man was taken away by security personnel as an unfazed Kejriwal continued with his programme.

Kejriwal offered prayers at the holiest of Sikh shrines, the Harmandar Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, and later went to the nearby

Hindu Durgiana Temple.

This is Kejriwal’s second tour of a longer duration to Punjab this year. He made a five-day trip to various parts of Punjab in February.

The visits are in connection with the assembly elections to be held in Punjab in February next year for which the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is posing a serious challenge to the ruling Akali Dal-BJP combine and the opposition Congress.

The AAP leader’s visit to the state started under the shadow of an AAP legislator in Delhi, Naresh Yadav, being named in a case filed over the sacrilege of Quran, the holy book of Islam, in Punjab’s Muslim dominated town of Malerkotla in Sangrur district recently.

Yadav has been booked

by Punjab Police in the con-

spiracy behind the sacrilege incident.

The AAP legislator is the party’s co-incharge for Punjab affairs. AAP leaders say the Shiromani Akali DalBJP alliance government of trying to implicate its leaders in false cases.

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday refused to be drawn into the controversy over the criminal case against the AAP legislator saying that the police were investigating the matter.

During Kejriwal’s visit, the AAP leadership will focus on youth and other categories of voters in Punjab, whose 117 assembly seats go to polls early next year.

The AAP has four MPs in the Lok Sabha from Punjab.

Two of them are under suspension from the party.

MUMBAI, JUL 3 (PTI): The civic body’s suggestion to implement ‘odd-even’ scheme for vehicular traffic in Mumbai has invited criticism from the Opposition, which said it was an attempt by the municipal corporation to “hide its sins” and admission of failure of public transport system.

A report prepared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) has suggested implementation of ‘odd-even’ road-rationing scheme in the financial capital to keep vehicular pollution under check and reduce congestion on roads.

Opposition NCP said the suggestion only proves failure of public transport system operated by BMC, which is ruled by the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance.

“The BMC is tactfully resorting to a sin hiding measure.

Public modes of transport have failed miserably and the civic body’s failure to do something about it has resulted in this suggestion. The citizens have to pay huge taxes while buying a car in Mumbai. They first need to be reimbursed with

Owaisi on his part said the offer of legal help was being “blown out of proportion” and that the courts can take a view. Anil Kumar Bakshi, a member of UP Bar Council, in his petition seeking registration of a case against Owaisi for alleged offences including sedition charge alleged his remarks amounted to treason and promoted terrorism.

“Owaisi’s remark also shows that he is supporting terrorism,” he alleged.

Bakshi said he filed a complaint yesterday with Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) seeking filing of cases under IPC sections 114 (abetting the crime), 115 (abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life), 117 (abetting commission of offence), 121 (waging war against the country), 121A (conspiracy to commit offences

punishable by section 121), 124A (sedition), 131 (abetting mutiny), 132 (abetment of mutiny), and 200 (using as true such declaration knowing it to be false).

Besides, sections 153 (promoting enmity between different groups), 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 153A (act of promoting enmity between different groups), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Indian Penal Code were also mentioned in the complaint.

The hearing on the complaint will be held on July 6, said the court. Owaisi on Friday said his party would provide legal help to the youths arrested by the NIA on charges of involvement in an alleged ISIS terror module, but asserted his

their money before an odd-even measure can be implemented,” NCP legislator Kiran Pawaskar said today.

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said before implementing the scheme, the BMC should complete the pending infrastructure projects. “Corruption in the BMC is at its peak. In the last three years, Rs 9,343 crore has been spent on constructing roads that have a defect liability period. “Before the period is completed we see potholes and the BMC is now floating new tenders to repair them. The BMC should focus on curbing corruption rather than rushing with this scheme,” he said.

Social activist Shadaab Patel, who had moved the Bombay High Court seeking implementation of the scheme in Mumbai, has welcomed the BMC’s move.

Acting on Patel’s petition, the HC had in January issued notices to the State Government, BMC and sought their response on introducing the odd-even plan for private cars in Mumbai on lines of the pattern adopted in Delhi.

Feel ‘guilty’ and ‘cheated’ for helping PM Modi: Jethmalani

LUCKNOW, JUL 3 (PTI): Eminent lawyer and RJD MP Ram Jethmalani Sunday said he felt “guilty” and “cheated” for helping Prime Minister Narendra Modi who failed to deliver on his promise of bringing back blackmoney stashed abroad. While addressing a regional convention of Samajwadi Sindhi Sabha, Jethmalani claimed he contributed to making Modi the Prime Minister after BJP leaders promised to bring back blackmoney parked in foreign banks. He said, however, after becoming PM, Modi failed to bring back blackmoney and now it seems that the latter would not be able to fulfil his promise. “I feel cheated and consider myself guilty that I helped Modi. I have come here to tell you not to believe Modi,” he said. Jethmalani said UP CM Akhilesh Yadav has a clean image and described him as the future of the country.

Petition against Owaisi; BJP, JD(U) demands arrest MEERUT/HYDERABAD, JUL 3 (PTI): A petition seeking a sedition case against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was filed in a court in Meerut even as BJP and JD(U) Sunday demanded action against him and his immediate arrest.

Slamming Owaisi over his decision to provide legal help to men arrested by NIA for allegedly being members of an ISIS module, the BJP accused him of “betraying” the country and sought action against him for “helping” the terror group. Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh demanded immediate arrest of the Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad and asked the TRS government to register a sedition case against the leader of the Hyderabad-based party. JD(U) spokesperson Ajay Alok also demanded that Owaisi be put behind bars.

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party does not support terrorism. Senior BJP leader and Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi alleged that Owaisi is giving “oxygen” to terrorists and that he is seen as “standing with extremists”.

“Owaisi is directly or indirectly helping the ISIS which had come up with a video in which it threatened to target India. This is betrayal of the country. On the one hand you condemn the ISIS and on the other hand you support those who are involved in such acts.

“The investigating agencies should take action against him within the legal framework.

Those who support terrorism directly or indirectly should be condemned,” BJP National Secretary Shrikant Sharma said in Delhi. In Hyderabad, Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh also demanded that the Centre derecognise the MIM party.

CJI Thakur asks Telangana advocates to withdraw strike

HYDERABAD, JUL 3 (PTI): Chief Justice of India TS Thakur Sunday asked advocates from Telangana to withdraw their ongoing agitation over allotment of judges from Andhra Pradesh in courts of the newly formed state and seeking bifurcation of the High Court here.

CJI Thakur made the request when a delegation of Telangana advocates called on him in New Delhi.

Members of Telangana High Court Advocates Association, Federation of Bar Associations Telangana, Telangana Advocates Joint Action Committee and other organisations spearheading the agitation submitted a representation listing their demands to the CJI. “We explained to him our demands for withdrawal of provisional list of Judges of AP nativity who were allotted to subordinate courts in Telangana, revoking the suspension of 11 judges and for initiating steps to bifurcate Hyderabad High Court,” Telangana High Court Advocates Association President Gandra Mohan Rao told PTI. “The CJI asked us to withdraw the agitation and said he would discuss the matter with Union Law Minister. He assured us to initiate steps to fulfil our demands,” he said.

However, the agitation will continue and any decision on withdrawing it shall be taken collectively at Hyderabad only after taking everybody into confidence, Rao said.

Acting Chief Justice Dilip

Religious texts to be included in Haryana school CHAND IGARH, J UL 3 (IANS): Texts from the holy books of various religions will be incorporated in the curriculum of government schools in Haryana from this month, a minister said on Sunday.

The subject of moral education which includes religious texts from ‘Bhagavad Gita’ (Hindu religion), ‘Quran’ (Islam), the ‘Bible’ (Christianity) and ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ (Sikhism) will be introduced at a programme to be held in the Kurukshetra University auditorium on July 5.

Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said moral education would be introduced as a subject for students from class six to class 12. “All religions focus on character building. Texts such as Bhagavad Gita, Quran, the Bible and Guru Granth Sahib have been incorporated in the curriculum.

Different textbooks would be prescribed for each class,” Sharma said in a statement. “The state government has prepared the curriculum in collaboration with social organisations and educationists.” Sharma held a meeting with senior officials of education and allied departments regarding preparations for the introduction of the subject on Saturday. The Haryana government had faced criticism last year when it announced to include texts from the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ in school curriculum. The opposition Congress termed it an attempt to saffronise education. The event to launch the texts in school curriculum will be attended by Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki, Himachal Governor Acharya Dev Vrat, Gita scholar Swami Gyananand, Acharya Balkrishna from Patanjali Vidyapeeth and ministers from the centre and state government.

of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, but both States still have a common HC.

CJI’s no to panel for appointment of judges

TS Thakur Babasaheb Bhosale and Judges of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad had on July 1 appealed to agitating employees and judicial officials to immediately withdraw the “illegal” strike in public interest.

The HC Registrar General’s office has warned that if the strike is not called off, it may have to consider “other options” to ensure the litigants do not suffer.

However, the protesting advocates have urged the HC to first look into their demands before they considered ending their stir.

Advocates and judicial employees across Telangana had been protesting since June 6 against allotment of judges from Andhra in Telangana’s courts. Around 200 judges from Telangana are also on a mass leave since June 28.

The HC had earlier suspended 11 judicial officers on disciplinary grounds. They had taken part in a rally. The advocates are demanding revocation of their suspension.

Telangana was carved out

Chief Justice of India has rejected the government’s move to put in place a committee of retired judges to evaluate the applications of candidates before forwarding them to the collegium to decide whether to recommend their names for elevation or appointment as judges.

CJI T S Thakur expressed his reservations over the clause in the revised draft memorandum of procedure (MoP) when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who headed the Group of Ministers which drafted the MoP, and Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda met him at his residence on Wednesday evening.

Parliament had enacted the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act to do away with the over two-decade old collegium system where judges appoint judges. The law was struck down by the apex court on October 16 last year.

A Supreme Court bench, while deciding on ways to make the collegium system more transparent, had asked the Centre to redraft the MoP in consultation with the states.

The MoP is a document which guides the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and the 24 high courts. At present, there are two MoPs -- one for the apex court and the other for the high courts.

AAP MLA to be summoned in Malerkotla sacrilege case CHANDIGARH, JUL 3 (PTI): Punjab police will summon AAP MLA Naresh Yadav for questioning in connection with the alleged sacrilege incident in Malerkotla on June 24 after one of accused claimed that he had acted at the behest of the legislator.

Refuting the allegations, Yadav, who is MLA from Mehrauli, and his Aam Aadmi Party alleged that it was a conspiracy to malign the party’s image ahead of Assembly polls in Punjab where it is stepping up campaign with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal embarking on a three-day visit today.

“We will summon AAP MLA Naresh Yadav in order to question him regarding Malerkotla incident,” Sangrur SSP Prithpal Singh Thind said.

He said the MLA’s name has appeared while questioning the accused who had been arrested for their alleged role in the sacrilege of a religious book in Malerkotla.

“During our investigation and questioning of accused, it was revealed that accused had met him (AAP MLA).

“Calls were also exchanged between the accused and AAP MLA,” claimed Thind. Asked whether police suspected Mehrauli MLA as the mastermind behind the sacrilege incident, SSP said it will be known after questioning Yadav.

The Sangrur police had arrested three men – Vijay Kumar Nand Kishor Goldy and Gaurav - on June 27 in connection with the Malerkotla case.

Delhi-based Vijay, an accused in the case, had yesterday claimed in Patiala that he “did at the behest” of Yadav.

Vijay was yesterday taken to Rajindra Medical college and hospital by police for

check-up. Violence had erupted after the alleged sacrilege incident which had taken place in Malerkotla on June 24 in which a mob had even attacked the house of local Akali Dal MLA Farzana Nissara Khatoon, wife of former Punjab DGP. Several policemen including a DSP were injured as about 300-400 protesters had indulged in stone pelting and torched a car. “This is false charge. When everyone across the country -- Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians-- are supporting us and when we are winning elections, why will I do it?

“I have no involvement in the case. If there is any proof then hang me. This is a conspiracy and I have nothing to do with the matter. The whole country knows that only one partycan do this,” Yadav said, hitting out at the BJP. AAP also lashed out at the ruling SAD-BJP alliance over the issue. Its leader Ashutosh said it reflects BJP’s desperation as his party is “sweeping” the polls scheduled to be held early next year.

“Now ruling Akalis do not have any issue with them for contesting polls and they know that they are losing their ground.

“Therefore they have resorted to these things which are highly condemnable. It is a political conspiracy to defame AAP ahead of elections. We knew that ruling party will indulge in such cheap moves,” AAP’s Punjab Convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur said.

Kejriwal will be in Amritsar today as part of his three- day visit to Punjab. He will release party’s youth manifesto, besides meeting different section of the society at Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, Malerkotla, Jalandhar and Khanna.

Syro-Malabar Church all for Uniform Civil Code

KOCHI, JUL 3 (PTI): The Syro-Malabar Church, an influential Catholic community, Sunday supported the BJP-led Centre’s proposed move to implement Uniform Civil Code, saying such a system would help strengthen the nation and unity among the people.

The minority community made clear its stand on the controversial issue amid a debate in the country over the Modi government asking the Law Commission to examine the issue that is dear to the BJP and the sangh parivar.

Welcoming the government’s initiative, the head of Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Cardinal George Alencherry, here said, “the uniform civil code would be useful for strengthening the unity of the country and its people.”

However, he hoped that while formulating the code, the authorities concerned would consider laws based on traditions and conventions.

The Union government had last week asked the Law Commission to examine the issue of the implementation of Uniform Civil Code.

The Department of Legal Affairs had asked the Commission, a recommendatory body, to submit a report on the issue.

The move assumes significance as the Supreme Court had recently said it would prefer a wider debate, in public as well as in court, before taking a decision on the constitutional validity of ‘triple talaq’, which many complain is abused by Muslim men to arbitrarily divorce their wives.

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Disturbed by the Act

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oth Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and the Disturbed Areas Act are like two sides of the same coin. The debate over the justification of the two will never end. It can be likened to the cycle of Thesis and Anti Thesis but stopping short of a Synthesis. One view is for retention, the other for revocation while the third seeks conciliation of both. The Disturbed Areas Act was extended for another period of one year by the government of India on July 8,2016. According to a media report, the reason or justification appeared to be the abrogation of the cease fire by the NSCN(K) last year and followed by a series of attacks on security forces. The government of India has also banned the organisation for a period of five years as the Indian armed forces continue to launch operations both within and beyond the international border. The declaration of the DAA came as a rude surprise to many who felt it somewhat contradicted the essence of a public expectation of a solution of the Naga political issue. As stated, the extension of the DAA was to facilitate the validity of the Armed Forces (Special Powers)Act 1958, amended in 1972 to extend it to all the other seven north eastern states. The DAA is a precursor for the AFSPA as the former opens the door for the latter to take effect. The DAA like the AFSPA are both unpopular due to their long history of atrocities. The government of India had also declared 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh situation along the border with other states under DAA. Tripura has repealed the Act from the state and becoming the only state to do so. When the DAA was extended prior to 2015, the ruling state government had raised its objection. Information made available to the media suggested that the Centre had taken the decision, based on its conclusion that the Act needed and therefore, the entire state had to be declared as a ‘disturbed area’. In the decades when DAA was in force, it was primarily confined within some 25 Kms of the international border. However, the DAA was gradually extended to other parts of Nagaland in the subsequent decades. A lot of debate has gone into the justification or rejection of the DAA and the AFSPA. The Jeevan Reddy Committee set up by the UPA government had attempted to reflect the sentiments against AFSPA when it recommended repeal of the Act on one hand and on the other hand, made recommendations to insert provisions of AFSPA into the UAPA 1967. The Modi government has made a clear decision in rejecting the committee’s report. The north eastern states attract a special attention of the government of India, which is undeserving.

The situation in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, W.Bengal or Chhattisgarh are certainly most disturbing with violent killings, ambushes and explosion of remote controlled devices by Maoists/ Naxalites which have claimed hundreds of lives of security forces. However, these states or some of their areas , have been exempted from being deemed as disturbed because they are not in the north east. The double standard used in determining what a disturbed area is, has only caused misgivings.

DailyDevotion The Concentration of Personal Sin

Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips… —Isaiah 6:5 When I come into the very presence of God, I do not realize that I am a sinner in an indefinite sense, but I suddenly realize and the focus of my attention is directed toward the concentration of sin in a particular area of my life. A person will easily say, “Oh yes, I know I am a sinner,” but when he comes into the presence of God he cannot get away with such a broad and indefinite statement. Our conviction is focused on our specific sin, and we realize, as Isaiah did, what we really are. This is always the sign that a person is in the presence of God. There is never any vague sense of sin, but a focusing on the concentration of sin in some specific, personal area of life. God begins by convicting us of the very thing to which His Spirit has directed our mind’s attention. If we will surrender, submitting to His conviction of that particular sin, He will lead us down to where He can reveal the vast underlying nature of sin. That is the way God always deals with us when we are consciously aware of His presence.

This experience of our attention being directed to our concentration of personal sin is true in everyone’s life, from the greatest of saints to the worst of sinners. When a person first begins climbing the ladder of experience, he might say, “I don’t know where I’ve gone wrong,” but the Spirit of God will point out some definite and specific thing to him. The effect of Isaiah’s vision of the holiness of the Lord was the directing of his attention to the fact that he was “a man of unclean lips.” “He touched my mouth with it, and said: ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged’ ” (Isaiah 6:7). The cleansing fire had to be applied where the sin had been concentrated.

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Post-mortem Condolence speech of Y. Vikheho Swu, nephew of late Isak Chishi Swu C

hairpersons of the Funeral program, Rev. G. Kiyeto Sumi, and Khehoshe, Vice president Sumi Hoho.

Respected, Ato Kilonser,GPRN Th Muivah and his lady wife, respected Vice President GPRN Gen. Rtd. Khole, all the rank and file of the GPRN, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary Pukhai Sumi,. My friend Achumbemo Kikon, my friend from the NPMHR, FNR, NSF, Government Officials, and each and every one whom I cannot mention individually. I want to thank you all for being with us at this time of sorrow.

Today, we bid farewell to a man who gave his all to the cause of the Naga Nation. We bid farewell to a man who has been the rock upon whom many held on to, in this long struggle for the Naga cause.

My uncle Isak Chishi Swu joined the Naga National Movement much before I was born. I first met him in 1971 when he had come to Ghathashi to attend the Diamond jubilee celebration of the Chishilimi Baptist church.

I remember accompanying him on foot to attend the celebration at Chishilimi Village.

I also recall the first time I met him as an adult in Kathmandu. We shook hands and words did not come easy for both of us. Years of separation and lack of communication left a vacuum that could not be filled with easy flow of words. The first meeting, I recall was of uneasy silence and just some polite conversation.

As President of Naga Student’s Federation and subsequently, Convenor of Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Right (NPMHR) I started having more interactions with him as I came to know him more personally, I saw that he was indeed a remarkable man. Our meetings always started with a prayer and ended with a prayer. Whenever I met him he never failed to mention that without God nothing was possible and that we are all created for a purpose and we all need to seek that purpose with God’s constant guidance. I still continue to pass this on to my children.

Another thing about my uncle was that he was a very caring man. He was always concerned about other people. While going out, he would always be the one to open car doors for us. Even when entering a room he opened the door for us. While eating too, he always gave us the best portions. He was a perfect gentleman, humble and selfless. He did not think of accumulating worldly things. He was generous to the core. Always giving away what he had. I treasure the small but precious gifts that he has given me over the years, like his personal bible, his shawl, a belt that he gave me among others.

He was a man who was disciplined and led a very God fearing and exemplary Christian life and he wanted others to do

the same. Through all ups and downs he never once wavered in his walk with His Lord. Wherever he went, he did not fail to Glorify God. His two main commitments in life were to Glorify God, and another was the cause of The Naga Nation. Even during his stay in Katmandu from what I learnt, he was instrumental in the building a church there. Through his friends in the Church circle he could also take the Naga struggle to many other platforms. I also had the privilege of accompanying him to attend church services in Bangkok and Manila.

His sacrifices can never be fully comprehended. Most of the children were born in the jungles and were sent away one by one, carried by sacrificing villagers and cadres through rough jungle terrains. They were all born during the worst time of the struggle and taking them out of jungles for safety was another heartbreaking story altogether. All the children grew up in different homes away from each other. The family did not grow up as a unit. No doubt, it was traumatic for the children.

However, through it all the Lord God was merciful and today they have all turned out to be fine young men and woman. The First time the family ever got together was around 2002-2004 in Manila.

It was just for a few years but that was the most memorable and most cherished time that I can remember. One of my greatest worry that I shouldered all my life was for my uncles family. I always worried about what would happen to the children. I remember, seeing them all together for the first time in Manila bought me so much happiness. I had taken care of each one of them when they were first brought to Kohima and Ghathashi. Here I want to particularly thank the following families who had helped in raising them to be what they are today.

Mr & Mrs. K.L. Chishi & family, Mr & Mrs. Lt. Gen Zuheto Swu, and family Mr & Mrs. late Quito Chishi and family, Mr. & Mrs. Khetovi Chishi and family, Mr & Mrs. Nihoshe Swu Lazami and family and within the close family paricularly, Rev. Luhoi Jakha and family, Mr & Mrs. Nixezu and family, Rev. Yehoshe Chishi Swu and family. If I have not mentioned all, we do remember every single one of you who has helped along the way.

The Naga struggle would not have come this far and my uncle would not have accomplished what he has thus far, had it not been for his long time companion and colleague, Uncle Th. Muivah.

Their partnership was a perfect balance that was, I can say without doubt pre-determined by God. The amazing relationship survived through many ups and downs and would not have survived this far if the hand of God was not present.

For being his friend, his brother and his family all through the years, I thank him on behalf of all the family members.

I would also like to thank all the rank and file of NSCN (IM) and every individual who worked with him, for believing in him and in his leadership.

On behalf of the family I want to thank the Sumi community for upholding the Naga struggle thus far. Right from the beginning till now, the Sumis have been in the forefront of Naga Political Struggle. Your prayers, contributions and good wishes is immeasurable. I want to thank the Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Hoho, Eastern Sumi Hoho, Northern Sumi Hoho, Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Gazatted Union and all other organizations that I may have failed to mention. Your support and contribution throughout his lifetime, till he took his last breath has been so immense. We hope you will continue to extend the same unwavering support to the Cause of the Nagas. Both my Uncle and Aunty were guided by the Lord throughout, but what they could do all the way was also because of the contribution, in cash in kind, physical and mental help extended to them

by Sumi community. I urge the Sumi community to continue to support the Naga cause even in the days ahead.

The Sumi Aphuyemi Pughoboto has always been a source of strength to the Naga cause.

Sumi Aphuyemi has also suffered untold humiliation and pain for the cause of Naga political right, but we have stood our ground not because we had Isak Chishi Swu, but there is in us the spirit of nationalism much before Isak.

I urge the Aphuyemi’s, that we should not give up, we must carry on and support the struggle in the way we have through the years till we achieve our goal.

The people of Chishilimi have suffered a lot. From the time my uncle joined the movement till today. Today we are burying him after decades of suffering but I am confident and I want each and every one of us to believe that this burial upon the soil of Chishilimi will bring manifold blessing upon this very soil and upon the lives of every Chishilimi for generations to come.

The Naga Civil Society and the Naga Churches has been one of the most Pro-active and progressive pressure groups. The Unflinching support and contribution of Naga Civil Society Groups towards the Naga Struggle is commendable. I want to particularly thank the Naga Hoho, NSF, NPMHR, NMA, FNR, ENPO, ENSF, ENWO, UNC, ANSAM and all other organizations for recognising the leadership of my uncle Isak Chishi Swu. l also want to thank the Naga Civil Society under the aegis of Naga Hoho for the decision you have taken to erect a memorial in his honour in the State capital Kohima.

I thank God for Iza Khulu whom God chose to be the life partner of my uncle, Isak Chishi

To Ato Kilonsers, Th. Muivah NSCN (IM) and N. Kitovi NSCN (U)

Swu. Iza Khulu herself was a cadre in the Naga Movement. She has been a source of strength, proficient at juggling the responsibilities of being a mother of a family as well as a Nation. Though her life has been a constant struggle she never wavered and stood by my uncle for which we, the family is very grateful. She made every effort to assist in the responsibility of her husband, even to the extent of taking up English Courses so that she may accompany her husband in his frequent travels around the world. Today I am proud to say that she is as capable a diplomat of the Naga Nation as any trained person. We pray for her well-being so that she may continue to be an inspiration to the Naga People.

The decision to bury him in his Native village Chishilimi has caused alot of inconvenience to the entire Naga people. I want to thank the Naga Hoho, the Sumi Hoho and the Western Sumi Hoho for the concern you had to bury him in the State Capital Kohima, in Zunheboto and in Western Sumi area respectively, but the family members and the Chishilimi as a whole could not do away with his last wish. He wanted his mortal remains to be brought to his village for burial. I want to thank all the members involved in the funeral organizing committee, the Naga Cominity Delhi, NSCN, Western Sumi Hoho, Angami Public Organization, Angami Youth organization, Rengma Hoho, Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Sumi Hoho. The neighbouring villages of Chisholimi, Kilomi, Khughutomi, Hebolimi, Mukalimi, Ghathashi, Lazami and Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho , SAKK and each and every individual, community and organization who have participated in various ways.

As we gather here to pay our last respect to Ino Isak Chishi Swu, let us be reminded of five greatest achievements achieved thus far for the Naga people: Cease-fire between Naga Political groups and Government of India.

Recognition of Naga Issue in the United Nations, Making the Indian Government recognize the Uniqueness of Naga History, Signing of the Framework Agreement and Signing of the Covenant of Reconciliation.

Let us remember that He was from the 50’s and 60’s. His leadership has led the Nagas into the 21st century. It is for posterity to record how we, the present generation go forward with the legacy that he has given us.

Who is a true Naga leader?

According to me it would be a person who do not think of himself or his family or his or her tribe alone but able to think for the entire Nagas, hence my last words.

My beloved and most honoured “True Naga Leader” my Unlce Isak Chishi Swu, I bid you farewell --- Ileno Wolo!

Dear Sirs, Revolutionary salute to both of you and all comrades in Hebron and Khehoi My dearest Baba Th. Muivah, it was only under your leadership, the Nagas attained membership of UNPO and GOI recognized the uniqueness of Naga History and Political Situation. Your boldness and patient enabled you to sign historic Frame Work Agreement with GoI on 3rd August 2015. It is only in your hand either to unite or dis-unite the Nagas. After signing the said Accord, entire situation flared up and some section of Naga people opposed it and they voiced their resentment through various medias but the NSCN-Reformation under my leadership appreciated and supported the agreement hoping that, it would not be a betrayal one rather it would benefit the Nagas. I also believed that, late Baba Isac Swu and you would invite all other NPGs with open hearts to participate all processes for acceptable solution but you have failed in this regard till date. Hope, you are ready for it even today although Baba Isac Swu is no more with us now.

My dearest Baba N. Kitovi, I have been your servant and you know what I was for you till anti-element separated us on 7th June 2011 and still then I considered you as my mentor. You may recall how SS. Khaplang betrayed you on June 2011 and the same man betrayed me and the entire Nagas on 26th March 2015. Glory to God, the one who saved me from the angry jaws of Indian army and gave me new life in Assam on 26th March 2015 (The Indian Army’s programme to do away with my life was just to avenge the killing of their comrades by NSCN-K under SS. Khaplang’s command).

The action of Indian Army was not confine only to my brutal arrest but also burnt down Ponghong designated camp including Church building and all Office documents, followed by sealing and locking of ceasefire Office at Mon. Under such peculiar situation, Mr. P. Tikhak and I took bold decision to form the NSCN/GPRN-Reformation and saved hundred and thousand souls. The formation of NSCN-Reformation also saved the entire situation in Naga country on the basis of ‘Stitch in time save nine’. Had I been sited with SS.Khaplang under such situation, the entire environment could have been different by now. The NSCN-Reformation has no bad intention towards any NPG including your Government. I shall be grateful if you kindly instruct your cadres not to harass NSCN-Reformation workers who are also your own children. I am very happy that both NSCN-IM and NSCN-U have not attack and harass each other, so also, they should not treat NSCN-Reformation as their common enemy.

Now, our collective duty at this juncture is to re-build our broken home by uniting among us although all NPGs remain in their respective institutions. The dis-unity and misunderstanding among us reduces our strength and position. I humbly prayed before two of you to work for unity among all NPGs and let us do away with all negativism that have been given birth in recent past.

The NSCN-Reformation has no problem with any NPG and ready to shake hands with all of them. Infact, I was so impressed to see all NPGs leaders mourned together for our great leader Late Baba Isac Swu and shared the grief and distress together as one people. The particular scene threw my tear which ran on my face and it really touched me bringing me never before rejoice and I am also proud to be a Naga gentleman.

May both of you come closer and let your action shock the Nagas in particular and entire world in general to fulfill the dream of the Nagas?

Y. Wangtin Naga, President, NSCN/GPRN-Reformation

NGBF’S correction to Lotha Hoho’s article dated June 7th, 2016

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agaland GBs Federation’s humble appeal to Lotha Hoho to withdraw the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the state government on oil extraction and the request to settle amicably under Naga customary law for the interest of all Nagas was a “Goodwill Mission” and no other motive behind or intended. But the NGBF was not aware that a humble appeal could bring such a situation that the Lotha Hoho had to define the meaning of Guanbura and their role to an institution which was recognized by the British regime way back in 1882.

Therefore to understand what and who are the GBs of Nagaland, we must go back to the beginning of our Naga civilization i.e.. way back to the 11thCentury.

Nagaland, the land of many tribes with their own unique and distinct customs & tradition, practices, usages etc... makes it a unique state/ country. As Lotha Hoho in its previous article pointed out that it was not the ‘assigned responsibility’ of the GBs on the matters related to the settlement of issues but directed to coordinate in the management of Khel(Colony) within the villages which they supposed to be the only responsibility of the GBs. There was no paramount power and each village was the state by itself. Each village has its own land and forest, every

village had its own government, some were democratic set up and some had hereditary set up. This system of governance was run by the village chiefs known as Angh in Konyak, Kukami in Sumi, Ekhung in Lotha, Pehumia in Angami, Putumenden in Ao, Kilongtsur in Yimchunger, Mewoh/ Runakreta in Chakhasang, Abotonger in Sangtam, Monyu in Phom, Sangponyu in Chang, Chingkhu/Pai in Zeliang etc...

However the system of governance was always for the welfare and protection of its citizen based on their respective custom and tradition. There was also division of work among themselves in administration, rituals etc. Every individual in the village had his rightful place in the society. Each family had its land, and each village was more or less economically self sufficient.

The village chieftain and elders does not exercise any kind of autocratic power. All the important matters are discussed in open court where views are exchanged, evidence are examined and only after thorough deliberation a final decision is taken (A kind of direct democracy).

Nagas met British during 1832, when British expedition crossed the Angami country.

During the British rule i.e. 115 yrs in Naga Hills, the British Sarkari had introduced two institutions in the beginning of the year 1882 i.e.. (i) Do-Bhasi (DB)

(ii) Gaon Bura (GB) *The nomenclature of Village Chiefs to Gaon Bura(GB) was just changed for the administrative purposes of the British India Sarkari as Nagas consisted of many tribes and to acknowledge the chieftains of the Naga Villages as discussed above* The British Sarkari also introduce of the house tax system in some part Naga society and had appointed village chiefs/elders as GBs according to the local practice and the custom of various communities to serve their interest and to assist their colonial administration in carrying out their respective village administration and thus, the powers of chieftains were subjugated by the British empire. They are continuing to be the most useful institute on both civil & justice administration in Naga Society.

It was a form of acceptance of the administration and the authority of the government and less important fiscal point of view. The house tax was usually collected by GBs and they used to get two Anna per rupee collected (2% per rupee). The system of house tax continued up to 1955.

Gaon Bura (GB) is the institute which the British introduced in Naga Hill at the early stage of their administration. They are not government paid servant but are appointed by the government and work as village chief. In fact they are the liaison officer between the

government and the grass-root people/villagers, the government get most of its work done in respect of the villagers through this institution. They work, on the government authority in the village as village chiefs. Insignia of GB’s authority and service in our society, GBs are presented with one red blanket annually by the government.

Since the time immemorial, GB/chieftain of village is the custodian of Naga customary laws and practices, traditions, culture and usages.

Generally, 80-85% of Nagas lives in the rural (villages) areas and it is the responsible of GB/chieftain for protection and safeguards its citizen. The role and responsibility of Naga GB/chieftain was first acknowledged by British government and now strengthen and enhanced by the government of India and the state government by entitlement as “rural police” as per the “Rules for Administration of Justice and Police in Nagaland”. Act. 1937.

Some of the role and responsibilities of GBs are as follows: 1. Guardian of customary laws and practices, traditions, culture and usages.

2. Maintenance of law and order in the villages.

3. Try cases as per customary laws and practices within their respective jurisdiction.

4. Act as the rural police as per the, “Rules for Admin-

istration of Justice and Police in Nagaland. Act. 1937 5.Maintain peace and tranquillity within the village and with neighbouring villages/colonies.

6.Liaison officer between government and the grass root people.

Today Nagas stands unique because of their rich culture, Traditions and costume, the legacies carried on by our for-fathers since time immemorial. Therefore Let us preserved our identity and

let us not belittle our self, for whatever may be the reason.

Nevertheless, the meeting with the Lotha Hoho was not intended to harm anyone’s sentiment, but to share the grievances and to appeal if possible to solve the problems within, as a family. The NGBF may be childish and unwise for appealing Lotha Hoho to withdraw the PIL, but as an elderly organization we have done our responsibility.

Media Cell, NGBF

Reader’s Post

To director department of education

Sir,

With due respect and humble submission, I, the undersigned on behalf of the aggrieved Hindi teacher have the honour to lay down our grievances for favour of your kind consideration and necessary action.

That sir, the salaries Hindi teachers under CSS have not been released for February 2016 onwards till date inspite of repeated request at the district and sub-divisional level. Because of non-payment of salary we are facing untold difficulty in meeting even the basic needs of our family and may lead to agitation among the aggrieved members.

I, therefore, request your honour kindly to look into the matter and do needful to release the pending salaries to the teachers immediately, for which act of your magnanimity we shall remain ever grateful to you.

S. Topha, President aggrieved teachers.

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U’khand cloudburst: 3 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 18

hours of Friday to 15.

The number of recovered bodies swept away by flashfloods in Chamoli continues to be 3 and the total fatalities from both districts located far apart from each other currently is 18.

Overcoming hindrances posed by the weather with intermittent rains lashing most parts of the state, Army, paramilitary and police personnel continued their rescue and search operations in the affected areas, ADG (law and order) Anil Raturi said.

“However, he made it clear that there was no report of any untoward incident caused by the rains today from anywhere.

NDRF, SDRF, ITBP and the state police are working round- the-clock looking for any traces of life trapped under the debris,” the official said.

He said the Army had recovered an elderly woman alive from Pithoragarh yesterday and has shared the information on Twitter.

President Pranab

Mukherjee wrote to Governor K K Paul expressing grief at the loss of lives in the recent spell of rains whereas Congress President Sonia Gandhi had a telephonic talk with Chief Minister Harish Rawat during which she took stock of the situation.

Rawat has ordered a stay on government employees taking leave over the next three months to avoid any shortage of manpower in case of any emergency.

The Chief Minister also wrote to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh requesting him to provide the state licenses for 22 satellite phones for better communication between agencies involved in rescue operations in the affected areas.

Rawat also wrote a separate letter to Communications and IT Minister Ravishankar Prasad asking him to allocate spectrum of HF/BHF network to the state immediately to help in smooth conduct of relief and rescue operations.

Meanwhile, the condition of three people, among the 13 who were injured in Bastadi, Nauleda, Rigoliya, Nachani and Charma in the cloudburst incidents, was serious and they have been brought to Pithoragarh for treatment.

Water, electricity supply and communication systems have been badly hit in these villages and efforts are on to restore them at the earliest.

Indian girls’s body to be flown home from Dhaka today

NEW DELHI, JUL 3 (PTI): The mortal remains of Indian teenager Tarishi Jain, who was among those hacked to death by Islamic militants in a terror attack at a Dhaka restaurant, will be brought here tomorrow, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.

“It is a case of brutal killing - an unnatural death.

Some legal procedure has (to) be completed,” the Minister said on twitter.

Swaraj said that Tarishi’s body will be taken to Delhi by plane on Monday.

“This is with concurrence of Tarishi’s father.”

“The family will take the mortal remains to Ferozabad (UP),” she added.

Tarishi, a student at UC Berkeley, was on vacation in Dhaka. Her father runs a garment business in Bangladesh for the last 15-20 years, according to officials here.

Swaraj said the country is with Tarishi’s family in this hour of grief and visa has been arranged for them.

Twenty foreigners, including eight Italians, seven Japanese and the Indian student, were brutally murdered by the militants inside the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone before commandos launched an assault yesterday, killing six attackers and capturing one alive, ending Bangladesh’s worst terror attack.

The bodies of the victims were recovered during a search in the Bakery compound after the operation.

Making all efforts for release of Amit Shah’s remarks show abducted Indians in Nigeria: Swaraj BJP is nervous: Mayawati

NEW DELHI, JUL 3 (PTI): India is making all efforts to secure the release of two Indians abducted from Gboko, a town in the Benue state of north-central Nigeria, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday.

The Minister also thanked Indian envoy in Abuja for repatriation of 11 Indians, who were released after languishing in a Nigerian jail for two years. “I appreciate the efforts of our High Commissioner in Nigeria Shri B N Reddy for expediting their repatriation,” Swaraj tweeted. Employees of a Merchant Navy firm, the crew’s ship got stranded in Nigeria and the entire crew was arrested for violating laws of international waters in 2014.

Meanwhile, Swaraj said all efforts were being made

Sushma Swaraj

to secure the release of the two Indians abducted in Nigeria. The duo -- Mangipudi Sai Srinivas (from Andhara Pradesh) and his colleague Anish Sharma (from Karnataka) -- were travelling to Dangote Cement Plc Plant in a car from their residential quarters around 7.20 pm last

Suspect in techie murder taken to Chennai in ambulance TIRUNELVELI (TN), JUL 3 (PTI): Amid tight security, Ramkumar, arrested in connection with the sensational murder of a woman IT professional here last week, was on Sunday taken to Chennai in an ambulance and will be produced in a court.

On Friday night, he had attempted suicide by slashing his neck to evade arrest when surrounded by police following which he was under going treatment at a hospital here.

A special probe team led

by Assistant Police Commissioner, Nungambakkam, K P S Devaraj, Armed Reserve Police personnel of the district and a team of medicos are accompanying the ambulance.

Earlier, Tirunelveli First Judicial Magistrate Ramadoss visited Ramkumar at government medical college hospital here as there were some hiccups in producing him before the court. After recording the case details, on a plea of police, the magistrate gave them authorisation to take the 24year-old engineering graduate to Chennai with police security and medical personnel.

He directed that the accused be produced before a metropolitan magistrate court in Chennai. Ramkumar was rushed to a local hospital after he slashed his neck, where he was given first aid and later shifted to the medical college hospital here.

Wednesday when a group of armed men kidnapped them at a traffic signal.

“I spoke to Anish Sharma’s wife this morning. I assured her that we are doing our best to secure Anish and Srinivas’s release from abductors in Nigeria,” Swaraj said.

“I have deputed a senior officer to update the family regularly,” she tweeted.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup had on Friday described the abduction as “nothing surprising or new in that area”, saying such incidents keep happening there. Asserting that there has been no ransom demand so far, the Spokesperson had said, “As far as our information goes there is no hand of terror group Boko Haram and it seems local criminal elements were responsible for the act.”

LUCKNOW, JUL 3 (PTI): Hitting back at BJP Chief Amit Shah after he needled her on desertions in BSP, former chief minister Mayawati Sunday said his “childish” remarks betrayed BJP’s nervousness ahead of Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

The BSP supremo lashed out at Shah, saying the BJPled government at the Centre should have imposed President’s rule in Uttar Pradesh to fullfil its promise to improve law and order situation in the state but it “failed” to fulfil its “constitution obligation”.

“Our growing base has made BJP nervous so much so that its president Amit Shah is making childish remarks on Uttar Pradesh’s law and order situation and not taking any action,” Mayawati said at a press conference here.

Shah had said the man-

ner in which leaders were exiting BSP, by the time elections come Mayawati will be the lone person left in the party.

This was Mayawati’s fourth impromptu press conference in a span of less than a fortnight which has led her political opponents to claim that the desertions from BSP have left her jittery.

Mayawati said while Akhilesh Yadav government has failed to control crime, Shah has been saying that law and order is a state subject and it was not for US President Barack Obama to set things rights.

“I want to say that the NDA government at the Centre has failed to carry out its constitutional obligations,” she said, adding that imposition of President’s rule in the state was the only answer.

Sisodia writes to Irani, calls for entrance test in DU NEW DELHI, JUL 3 (IANS): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday urged HRD Minister Smriti Irani to introduce an entrance test for admission to undergraduate courses in all colleges affiliated to Delhi University to ensure that only meritorious students get in.

He also sought extra weightage for Delhi students in admissions.

“In my view, there should be a separate test for admissions in Delhi university. This will ensure that students from all areas get equal opportunity of admission,” Sisodia said in a letter

to Irani.

Sisodia, who is also holding the education portfolio, said that due to anomalies in the admission process of Delhi university which is based on cut-offs, lakhs of Delhi students are suffering as applicants from state boards get more marks than them.

“Recently the scams behind Gujarat and Bihar toppers have also come to light and because of such practices students in Delhi are suffering,” he said.

He suggested that an entrance test should replace the cut-off method for enrolment of students in Delhi

and added “it was never (there)”.

“Whatever I am today is because of Nitish Kumar, otherwise I would have remained an MLA and a minister.

But it was the magnanimity of Nitish ji (who made me chief minister),” said Manjhi, who was accom-

MLA’s son sent to police remand JAIPUR, JUL 3 (PTI): An MLA’s son, who had hit an autorickshaw and a PCR van with his speeding BMW killing three persons and injuring five others, was sent to one-day police remand on Sunday.

Siddharth Maharia, who was with his relative in the car, was arrested under section 304 of the IPC (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder). He was produced before Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, who sent him to one-day police remand. He will be produced in the court tomorrow, investigating officer Kamal Nain said. Siddharth, son of Independent MLA from Fatehpur Nandkishore Maharia, was allegedly driving the BMW at a speed of approximately 100 km/hr in the wee hours yesterday. The car first hit an autorickshaw and then rammed a PCR van nearby, police said.

Narendra Modi

Incidentally, the AAP government in Delhi had recently named the Barapullah bridge after Baba Banda Singh.

The AAP is trying hard to make inroads in Punjab, while the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP combine may have to overcome a ten-year antiincumbency factor in the state as polls are scheduled to be held in the first half of 2017.

Modi began his speech with the Sikh victory cry of “Jo bole so nihal...” and spoke a few sentences in Punjabi explaining the relevance of the sacrifice made by Baba Banda Bahadur Singh while defending the cause of freedom and socialism.

He said the present generation should seek inspiration from the life of Baba Banda Bahadur and try to emulate him in their day-today life.

Modi said the Sikh general was a sensitive administrator and never deviated from the path of justice for all despite living most part of his life under adverse circumstances and shadow of war.

“He did not deviate from his path...he did not let himself to be distracted,” Modi said.

Addressing a packed Indira Gandhi indoor stadium here, Modi said his dedication Guru Gobind Singh is one of the finest example of ‘gurushishya’ relationship.

Likening his skills with to Maratha King Shivaji, the PM said with his organisational capabilities and great courage, Baba Banda Bahadur took on his enemies with limited resources.

“He fought for the equal rights of the people. He ensured that the farmer gets his due.

He worked on empowering people and igniting the spirit of development in the masses. He was a real socialist...people under him got justice,” Modi said.

Recalling one of the decisions of the warrior, who was born as Lachhman Dass to a Dogra Rajput family, Modi said in that age, the rulers and emperors brought out currency bearing image of their face. “But the currency he brought out bore the faces of Sikh gurus...he never sought anything for himself,” he said.

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, state Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab and Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and some Union ministers were present on the occasion.

Modi also released a coffee table book on Baba Banda Bahadur Singh.

MHA cautions NGOs to file annual returns

NEW DELHI, JUL 3 (PTI): NGOs not furnishing annual income and expenditure statement for two consecutive years will face a penalty totalling ten per cent of foreign contributions received by them or Rs. 10 lakh, whichever is less, the Home Ministry has said in a gazette notification.

A penalty equivalent to five per cent of total foreign funds received in a year or Rs. five lakh will be imposed for non-furnishing of annual return after one year up to two years after December 31 every year. According to an official estimate, less than 10 per cent of nearly 30 lakh registered NGOs across the country file their annual income and expenditure statements or annual returns.

Registration under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act of around 15,000 NGOs

were cancelled by the government in last two years for not furnishing annual returns.

A penalty of four per cent of the total foreign contribution received during the financial year or Rs. two lakh will be imposed for failure to furnish returns after six months up to one year after December 31 every year.

Penalty of three per cent of the amount of foreign contribution received during the financial year or Rs. 50,000 will be levied for not filing the annual returns after three months up to six months after December 31 every year, the notification said.

Two per cent penalty on total foreign funds received during the financial year or Rs. 10,000 will be imposed for not furnishing returns for three months after December 31 every year.

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Vijay Goel has also demanded an eligibility test for admission to undergraduate courses in colleges affiliated to Delhi University.

A delegation led by Goel had also met Sisodia last month in this regard.

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“I would have reckoned Kumar as God, had he not said that he made a mistake by making me the chief minister,” the former CM said, adding he would give the JDU chief utmost respect if he withdraws the statement.

Manjhi and Kumar had shared the dais at an Iftar party on Friday hosted by Lalu Prasad. The two had exchanged words and seemed comfortable talking to each other.

It was for the first time the two came together at any public function ever since their relation soured after Manjhi, who had replaced Kumar as the Bihar chief minister, refused to make way for the JD(U) chief ’s return as CM in 2015.

NEW DELHI, JUL 3 (PTI): The government will celebrate 350th birth anniversary of Sikh Guru Gobind Singh across the country and has earmarked Rs 100 crore for the events.

Addressing a function to commemorate 300th anniversary of martyrdom of Sikh general Baba Banda Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a high-level national committee will be formed that would chalk out an elaborate plan for the celebrations.

“Government of India will be celebrating 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh in every corner of the country. It will be celebrated everywhere across the world where Indians reside.

“For this, the government of India has earmarked an amount of Rs 100 crore.

A high-level committee is being formed to look into organisation of the events,” Modi said.

The Punjab government will also contribute a matching amount for the event.

Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh Guru was born on December 22, 1666.

“Commemoration of the historical events will connect future generations with our roots. Those who forget history can never create history. Only those can create history who are connected with the historical roots.

“So, if we celebrate 300th, 350th or a centenary, all these events connect us with the great and historical traditions,” he said.

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Manjhi keeps political option open PATNA, JUL 3 (PTI): Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi Sunday appeared to soften his ‘animosity’ towards his “mentor” Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as he said there was never any distance between them.

Maintaining that “politics is a game of possibilities”, Manjhi said, “When Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad, who had bitter relation with each other, can come together ... I don’t have that kind of animosity towards Nitish Kumar.”

Asked if the distance between him and Kumar has been bridged, Manjhi, who sat with the Bihar CM at an Iftar party hosted by RJD chief Lalu Prasad on July 1, parried the query, saying “when was there distance between me and Kumar?”

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Indian Army troops carry out rescue and relief works in the villages affected by cloudbursts in Chamoli and Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand. (PTI)

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According to the Disaster Mitigation Centre here, three more bodies were recovered from Bastadi and Nauleda villages of Pithoragarh district taking the toll from cloudburst in the wee

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New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI): Terming India’s GDP number as “overstated�, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Global Strategist Ruchir Sharma has called for more private investment for the economy to get back on track. “I think India’s GDP data is overstated,� Sharma told PTI. Indian economy grew 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015-16, taking the overall GDP expansion to a 5-year high of 7.6 percent for the fiscal.

Sharma seemed fine with the overall investment in India, but “it has largely been supported by the government�. “The private sector investment is still not picking up in India,� he noted, linking low sustainable inflation to “very high� level of investment.

RBI’s decision to bring inflation to 5 percent this year, he said, is in line with emerging market economies’ average. “If you look at all successful economies of the world...

China, Korea, Taiwan all grew very rapidly when their inflation rates were low. There is no economy which does well with high inflation rates. So, you know all miracle economies.

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Ruchir Sharma rates were below emerging market economies’ average,�

Sharma noted.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative, Sharma underscored the importance of market share gains because China is “low on exports and becoming more expensive, their wages have gone up a lot and countries that are benefiting are Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia�.

In the same breath, Sharma cautioned that “we should keep our expectations in check�. “I have always said about India, this is a country which always disappoints the optimist and pessimist,� he added.

According to Sharma, higher FDI flows into India is “a very positive story�.

Gold imports slide 51% to $2.7 bn in April-May

India slips to 75th spot in terms of money in Swiss Banks

New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI): Gold imports fell by about 51 percent to USD 2.7 billion in April-May this fiscal, which is expected to keep a lid on the current account deficit.

The sliding prices of the precious metal in both global and domestic markets are seen as a contributory factor for the plunge. Gold imports stood at USD 5.55 billion in April-May 2015.

The in-bound shipments contracted for the fourth consecutive month in May by 39.14 per cent at USD 1.47 billion, according to Commerce Ministry data. The contraction in the imports helped narrow trade deficit to USD 6.27 billion last month. The deficit was at USD 10.4 billion in the yearago period. India is the largest importer of gold in the world and the imports mainly take care of demand of the jewellery industry.

India’s CAD narrowed to 1.3 per cent of GDP in the third quarter of 2015-16 as against 1.5 per cent in the same period of the previous year, mainly on account of a lower trade deficit.

ICICI to add 400 branches, 1,000 ATMs this fiscal New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI): Country’s second-largest lender ICICI Bank will add 400 more branches and expand its ATM network by another 1,000 in the current fiscal to boost business from retail operations. “We believe that a wide branch network is a cornerstone in retail banking. Keeping this in mind, we plan to add around 400 branches this fiscal. We also plan to expand our ATM network by adding over 1,000 ATMs,� Chanda Kochhar Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank said in an interaction.

Kochhar said research done by the bank has shown customers value a wide branch network, and the proximity to one’s home or office plays an important role when customers evaluate a bank with which they want to start a relationship. “It also helps deepen the relationship with the customer as it forms a focal point for a

range of products and services like mortgages, other loans and investments,� she said.

ICICI Bank is of the view that branch expansion will continue, although their nature of branches are yet to evolve. “The branches will become digital and more advisory in nature. In fact, our branches, in their advisory role, source over half of our home loan and new cards customers. Our ATMs are like mini-branches today wherein we provide many banking services in addition to dispensing cash,� said bank’s head.

Besides, automated teller machines (ATMs) also involve services such as Aadhar card updation to utility bill payments, pre-approved loan eligibility and even fund transfers to any bank. “Today, over a third of all financial transactions are done through ATMs,� Kochhar said.

ICICI Bank had said in the previous fiscal it added 400 branches to its network, which is equivalent to the branch network of a small bank.

As of March 31, 2016, the ICICI Bank said it had the largest retail network among private sector banks in the country with 18,216 branches and ATMs. Of this 4,450 are branches and 13,766 are ATMs. Advancing with new age requirements, the bank has also successfully weaved digital strategy alongside its brick and mortar model.

ICICI Bank has 110 fully digital and automated ‘Touch Banking’ branches across 33 cities available round-the-clock on all days.

As part of branch automation strategy, the bank said it has deployed more than 1,800 self-service kiosks, which include cash deposit machines and insta banking kiosks, across its branches.

HDFC, 5 other cos add Rs 37k Cr to market value New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI): Driven by robust sentiment in the stock markets, the combined market valuation of top six Indian companies rose by Rs 37,692.44 crore during the week ended July 1.

While Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), HDFC Bank, HDFC, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Sun Pharma saw a rise in their market capitalization, or M-Cap, for the week, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys and Coal India Ltd (CIL) suffered losses. The comparable figure for the fifth ranked ITC was however not

available due to adjustment related to bonus issue of shares.

ONGC’s valuation soared

by Rs 12,662.12 crore to Rs 1,91,942.42 crore. The M-Cap of HUL zoomed by Rs 8,462.2 crore to Rs 1,94,370.90 crore while that of RIL jumped by Rs 7,182.01 crore to Rs 3,15,700.62 crore. HDFC Bank’s valuation climbed by Rs 3,464.71 crore to Rs 2,97,589.76 crore.

HDFC added Rs 3,454.54 crore to its M-Cap, taking its market value to Rs 1,96,909.34 crore. The M-Cap of Sun Pharma rose by Rs 2,466.86 crore to Rs 1,83,871.43 crore.

In contrast, TCS saw its market valuation dip by

Rs 13,576.25 crore to Rs 4,92,961.66 crore.

The market value of Infosys dropped by Rs 5,145.16 crore to Rs 2,69,224.88 crore.

CIL’s valuation fell by Rs 979 crore to Rs 1,95,870.46 crore. In the ranking of domestic M-Cap chart, TCS stood at the top position, followed

by RIL, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ITC, HDFC, CIL, HUL, ONGC and Sun Pharma.

For the week, the Sensex climbed 747.20 points or 2.83 per cent, while NSE Nifty surged 239.75 points or 2.96 per cent. For both indices, the jump was their best weekly gain since May 27.

New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI): India has slipped to the 75th position in terms of money held by its citizens with banks in Switzerland, while the UK remains on top. India was placed at 61st place last year, while it used to be among top 50 countries in terms of holdings in Swiss banks till 2007.

The country was ranked at the 37th place in 2004.

As per the latest annual update on Swiss banks, released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Switzerland’s central bank, the total money held there by foreign clients from across the world fell by nearly 4 per cent to 1.42 trillion Swiss francs or CHF (about Rs 98 lakh crore) at the end of 2015.

In terms of individual countries, the UK accounted for the largest chunk at about CHF 350 billion or almost 25 per cent of the total foreign money with Swiss banks.

The US came second with nearly CHF 196 billion or about 14 per cent. No other country accounted for a double-digit percentage share, while others in the top ten included West Indies, Germany, Bahamas, France, Guernsey,

New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI): The government may not cut excise duty on petrol and diesel in the near term if it accepts the suggestions made in an approach paper submitted

by Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian for maintaining status quo if oil prices climb by another $15 per barrel.

Subramanian last month submitted an approach paper to the Finance Ministry on scenarios to deal with a rise in crude oil prices.

Sources said the chief economic advisor suggested status quo on excise duties till oil prices climb to $65 per barrel, from the present $49 levels.

Any rise in prices above $65 a barrel should be equally borne by the consumers and the government - consumers by way of paying higher retail rates and the government by cutting excise duty on the two auto fuels.

If crude oil price were to average $65 a barrel from July to end of the year, half of the burden on the fiscal would be Rs 46,000 crore, or 0.3 per cent of GDP, Mr Subramanian said in the approach paper.

Every incremental $5 per barrel increase in global oil prices would translate into a Rs 2-2.1 per litre increase in retail

Luxembourg, Hong Kongand Panama.

India was ranked 75th with CHF 1.2 billion (about Rs 8,392 crore), which is not even 0.1 per cent of the total foreign money in Swiss banks and is the lowest for the country in at least two decades or since 1996 - the first year for which full comparable data is available.

Pakistan was placed higher at 69th place with CHF 1.5 billion - a shade better than 0.1 per cent of total foreign money parked with Swiss banks.

India was also lowest ranked among the BRICS nations - Russia was ranked 17th (CHF 17.6 billion), China 28th (CHF 7.4 billion), Brazil 37th (CHF 4.8 billion) and South Africa 60th (CHF 2.2 billion).

Others ranked higher than India included Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Iran, Chile, Angola, Philippines, Indonesia and Mexico, while a number of so-called tax havens were also placed above, including Jersey, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Marshall Islands, Bermuda, Belize, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Seychelles and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

prices if the 50:50 burden sharing mechanism is followed.

Every Rs 1 cut in excise duty would cost the exchequer Rs 3,500 crore on petrol and Rs 9,000 crore on diesel for the full year.

Sources said the chief economic advisor was of the view that this approach had its political pitfalls by way of perception among the people that the government raised excise duty when prices were falling but is not doing the opposite when rates are rising.

Taking into account the tight fiscal position this year in view of the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendation for a hike in wages and pensions of 1 crore central government employees, it would be prudent to not tinker with duty till crude breaches $70.

India, which depends on imports to meet 80 per cent of its oil needs, will have to spend Rs 9,126 crore ($1.36 billion) more every year for one dollar per barrel increase in crude oil. Besides, the rising crude oil trajectory impacts inflation and growth. India spent $63.96 billion on crude oil import in 2015-16, about half of $112.7 billion outgo in the previous fiscal year and $143 billion in 2013-14.

New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI): Buoyed by relaxation of FDI norms, NRI tycoon Yusuffali M A, who heads the Dubai-based retail conglomerate Lulu Group, has announced investment of over Rs 7,000 crore in India for setting up shopping malls and hotels.

Ali said his group will invest Rs 4,650 crore in Kerala, Rs 1,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh and Rs 1,410 crore in Telangana in the hospitality and retail sector.

Complimenting the NDA government for raising FDI cap for various key sectors, Ali estimated that investment to the tune of USD 150 billion will flow into India’s retail, aviation, tourism and manufacturing sectors from the Gulf countries in the next few years.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach to a number of Gulf nations coupled with new initiatives to attract foreign investment have made India the most talked about FDI destination in the region which is eying to broaden its non-oil investment. “There will be a tremendous push from Gulf investors into India as the they are looking to broaden their non-oil investment,� he said.

Ali’s Lulu Group, having an annual turnover of USD 6.3 billion, has already made major investments in retail, hospitality and food processing sectors in India.

The Forbes magazine had last year listed Ali, a first generation migrant to the Middle East, as the 30th wealthiest Indian and the 737th richest in the world.

Ali said the company will initially invest Rs 1,000 crore for setting up a shopping mall and a five star hotel and convention centre in Lucknow. The site for the project has already been identified and construction work will start by December.

In Telangana, Ali said his group is investing Rs 500 crore for establishing a food processing plant, while a shopping mall will be set up with an investment of Rs 900 crore in Hyderabad.

In Kerala, Ali said his group is making an investment of Rs 4,650 crore in a number of projects.

A shopping mall and a five star hotel with investment of Rs 1,250 crore is being set up in Thiruvananthapuram, he said, adding another five star hotel will come up in Kochi at an investment of Rs 1,600 crore.

The Lulu Group is also a setting up a world class IT Park at Kochi with an investment of Rs 1,400 crore.

Don’t change excise on transport fuels: Subramanian New Delhi, Jul 3 (IANS): Following this week’s cut in transport fuel prices, the Centre is likely to favour Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian’s view that excise duty on petrol and diesel should not be cut in the future, said a senior official here.

In a paper submitted last month, Subramanian suggested a status quo on excise duties till international oil prices rise to $65 a barrel from their current levels of under $50, said the official of the finance ministry.

The paper argues that any price-rise above $65 a barrel should be borne equally by consumers, who will have to pay higher rates, and the government which will need to cut excise duty on transport fuels.

Amid the recent fluctuation in global crude oil prices, the Indian basket of crude closed trade on Thursday at $47.24 for a barrel of 159 litres, up from its previous day close at $46.80, according to the available data.

State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) cut the price

Arvind Subramanian of petrol by 89 paise a litre and of diesel by 49 paise effective from Friday in Delhi, with corresponding decrease in other states.

Petrol per litre now costs Rs 64.76 in Delhi, Rs 67.79 in Kolkata, Rs 69.32 in Mumbai, and Rs 64.24 in Chennai.

Diesel costs Rs 54.70 in Delhi, Rs 56.89 in Kolkata, Rs 60 in Mumbai, and Rs 56.25 in Chennai.

Making its previous fortnightly revision in fuel prices on June 16, IOC had hiked price of petrol marginally by five paise a litre and of diesel

by Rs 1.26, both at Delhi, with corresponding increase in other states.

With oil prices in free fall over the entire last year, falling from well over $100 a barrel levels to around $27, the government had hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel nine-fold to garner additional revenues.

In all, it raised excise duty on petrol by Rs 11.77 a litre and that on diesel by Rs 13.47.

Oil prices have surged more than 80 per cent on a weaker US dollar from a 12year low in January.

Subramanian is of the view that taking into account the government’s tighter fiscal position this year after approving implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7CPC) recommendations, it would be unwise to cut excise duty till crude prices climb back to his suggested trigger level.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has estimated the “recurring burden� on central government finances this year on account of the 7CPC, including for arrears payment, at Rs 84,933 crore.

‘Textile ind job creation plan may get hit due to automation’ Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI): Textile and apparel industry is likely to create only 29 lakh jobs compared to the government’s target of one crore new jobs, even as the sector’s market size is expected to grow by 40 per cent to USD 142 billion in the next five years, says a report. “As textile and apparel industry is moving towards automation, the industry is unlikely to create more jobs along with the growth in the industry.

The expected job creation in the domestic textile and apparel sector would be 29 lakh in the next 5 years,� a joint study conducted by industry body Texprocil and EY said.

The Cabinet had last month approved a Rs 6,000 crore package for textiles and apparel sector with an aim to create one crore new jobs in

three years and attract investments of USD 11 billion.

E&Y report said the technological advancement leading to increased efficiency may reduce job opportunities. From a high of 40 workers being employed by the industry, it has now declined to 25 workers per Rs 1 crore.

The spinning, autoconers and auto-splicers divisions have replaced a job of 20 workers by 2 workers. The Inter-fiber shift moving from relatively labour intensive spun yarn to synthetic filament segment also leading to lower job creation, it said.

As per a World Bank report, 69 per cent of the jobs in India are at a higher risk of being replaced by automation.

The report pointed out that because of absence of

FTAs with the EU, Australia and Canada, almost 55 lakh jobs are lost due added exports that would have been generated if the FTAs were signed.

Texprocil Chairman R K Dalmia said this study was done to bring out the employment potential of the textile sector, especially in rural India by developing non-migratory models of manufacturing like ‘hub & spoke’ model being popularised in countries like Bangladesh, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Both Central and state governments need to actively promote hub and spoke model in the sector to increase supply of suitable jobs to rural women and youth, the study said.

E&Y also said textile and apparel exports may post a CAGR of 9 per cent to touch

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T h e s c h e m e, w h i c h opened on June 1, allows domestic black money holders to declare their ill-gotten wealth by paying a tax and penalty totalling 45%. “Effective rate of taxation has become very reasonable and such an opportunity may not visit an assessee ever in future again where he will get the opportunity to pay taxes, a nominal penalty and convert all his assets to be tax-compliant,�

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In a strong message to those evading tax, Jaitley said such people would face serious action and that the government is plugging the escape routes. “Those who were involved in the Liechtenstein accounts, those who are involved in the HSBC accounts and which were held to be illegal, are now facing prosecution. Those holding illegal accounts as disclosed in the Panama papers will also meet the same fate. We have revised our (tax) treaty with Mauritius so that there are no such routes available where people get away with earning income in India and not paying taxes.

“So, investors and taxpayers are going to be taxed on the basis of residence-based principles,� Jaitley said.

According to him, Cyprus treaty has also been revisited and is likely to be approved by the Cabinet over the next few days. The government is also in discussions with Singapore for revising the bilateral taxation treaty. “What stems out of this is that every income earned in India unless exempted would be liable for tax in India, the escape routes against that are now being blocked. But our tax rate will be reasonable, base has to be much larger and the tax department has to start trusting the assessee and the taxpayer,� he said. Currently, the country has a taxpayer base of about 5.4 crore people.

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About the Income Declaration Scheme 2016 - which can be availed till September 30 - Jaitley said it provides a good opportunity for anyone to disclose domestic income for which filing has not been made before. “Once a return is filed, the

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Dhaka, Jul 3 (PTI): Bangladesh government today claimed the attackers who slaughtered 20 hostages inside a cafe here in the country’s worst terror attack were members of “homegrown” Islamist terrorist outfits and not ISIS militants, as the shocked nation began observing two days of national mourning.

“Let me clear it again, there are no ISIS or al-Qaeda presence or existence in Bangladesh...the hostage-takers were all home-grown terrorists not members of ISIS or any other international Islamist outfits,” Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan told PTI. “We know them (hostagetakers) along with their ancestors, they all grew here in

Bangladesh...they belong to homegrown outfits like JMB (Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh),” he said.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the killing of the hostages, mostly foreigners and one Indian girl, and two police officers during an 11-hour siege that ended yesterday after the army stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery popular with expats in the diplomatic zone here, killing six attackers and capturing one alive.

A police source was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune that all the attackers were Bangladeshi nationals aged between 20 and 28.

Police said the attackers were well-educated and most came from rich families.

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“All of them were students and communicated at the crime scene in both Bengali and English,” the police source said.

The government has consistently ruled out the presence of the dreaded terror group in the Muslim-majority nation though experts have been maintaining that series of brutal attacks on minorities and secular activists had the hallmarks of ISIS group.

Meanwhile, police have released the photos of the six gunmen killed during the raid by commandos. A seventh was arrested and is being interrogated by Bangladeshi intelligence officers.

Police chief AKM Shahidul Hoque said five of the

dead gunmen were listed as militants and police had been looking for them. Police identified them as Akash, Bikash, Don, Bandhon, and Ripon.

Bangladeshi media reports said that after US-based SITE Intelligence Group published photos of five gunmen holding assault rifles who, the Islamic State claims, killed the hostages, former classmates have started identifying by posting their old pictures on social media.

According to the reports, three of the five attackers have so far been identified by their friends. Announcing a two-day state mourning for those killed in the worst terror attack in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to do everything to eliminate terrorists from the country and asked extremists to stop killing in the name of religion.

She asked all, including the general public, to get united to resist a “handful of terrorists”.

Twenty hostages, including 19-year-old Indian girl Tarushi Jain, were hacked to death by terrorists inside the cafe popular with expats in the diplomatic zone before commandos launched an assault killing six attackers and capturing one alive.

Most of those killed were found with their throats slit. Of the 20 hostages slain 9 were Italian, 7 Japanese, one American of Bangladeshi origin, and two were locals, the army said.

Among those rescued were Indian, Sri Lankan and Japanese nationals, media reports said. Around 30 people were injured.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina vowed to trace the “roots” of the culprits who supplied weapons and explosives to the terrorists who killed Her remarks came during a meeting with Japan’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs Seiji Kihara at her official residence Ganabhaban.

“Describing the terror attack at Gulshan cafe as unfortunate, The Prime Minister said we must find out the roots of the culprits who supplied weapons and explosives to the terrorists for the barbaric attack,” Ihsanul Karim, press secretary to the PM, told the media after the meeting.

Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka’s upscale diplomatic zone came under attack on Friday evening by gunmen. Seven Japanese nationals were among 20 killed during the attack.

Six of the seven Japanese killed in the terror strike were surveyors for Dhaka’s Metrorail project. The Japanese government has sent the minister to Dhaka after the attack.

The assailants killed two police officers, who tried to enter the cafe, to break the siege.

Army commandos stormed the eatery yesterday and rescued 13 hostages, killing six attackers while capturing one alive.

Australia faces possible hung ISIS campaign Parliament after tight voting of fear will not Melbourne, Jul 3 (PTI): Australia may have a hung parliament after voters swung away from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition in a closely contested general election, which may force him to seek help from Independents and minor parties, who have emerged as kingmakers, to stay in power. The people cast ballots yesterday to decide the fate of over 1,600 candidates, including five of Indian-origin, contesting from over 55 political parities.

Voters dumped more than 10 Coalition MPs with the government suffering a 2.8 per cent swing against it.

Twelve out of 150 lower house seats remain in doubt, with counting of pre-poll, postal and absentee votes to resume on Tuesday.

The official Australian Electoral Commission tally has Labor on 71 seats and the ruling Liberal-National coalition on 67 seats. Independents and minor parties gained an unprecedented share of the vote.

The future Australian government would be resolved by the 11 seats which remain in doubt. Of these, Labor was ahead in six.

The polls will elect all 226 members including 150 members for the lower house of the 45th parliament after an eight-week official campaign period following the double dissolution announced

by Turnbull in April.

If the Coalition finishes with fewer than 76 seats, it would need to negotiate with independents and minor parties to stay in power, ABC reported.

Turnbull, 61, was seeking out to

crossbenchers and reports said that at least one Independent candidate, Bob Katter, was looking at negotiations.

The Coalition would likely talk with Nick Xenophon’s new MP Rebekha Sharkie and Victorian rural independent Cathy McGowan to secure its position. Turnbull also expressed confidence that the Coalition could form majority government despite results still unclear. “Based on the advice I have from the party officials, we can have every confidence that we will form a coalition majority government in the next parliament,” he said.

Turnbull conceded it was a “very, very close count” with 30 per cent of votes yet to be counted.

Media reports said that there were reports of Labor Party’s Bill Shorten likely to face a leadership contest against Anthony Albanese.

Albanese has the support of powerbrokers from Labor’s left and right factions to take the leadership. Albanese has not denied a move for a contest, telling colleagues Labor’s focus should be on forming government.

AEC spokesman Phil Diak said “[There’s a] very strong pattern there that it does take around a month to complete all the counting for the House and Senate,” he said, adding AEC won’t declare seats until there’s a mathematical impossibility of the leader being overtaken, as it were, in any seat.

“So that’s often a lot later than when victory is claimed or a seat is conceded,” Diak said.

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Hillary Clinton Washington, Jul 3 (Agencies): In the aftermath of the ISIS attack on a Bangladesh restaurant that left 20 people dead, Democratic White House hopeful Hillary Clinton has asserted that the U.S. stands firmly with its allies in the fight to defeat the terror group.

She said her “thoughts and prayers” were with the people of Bangladesh, and stressed that the terror group’s “campaign of fear, hatred and violence” would not succeed.

“The terrorist assault on a bakery and restaurant in Dhaka is a reminder that an attack halfway around the world is still an attack on all of us, in the everyday places we hold dear,” Ms. Clinton said in a statement.

The victims in Dhaka came from all over—— Italy, Japan, India and Bangladesh, she said, adding that at least three, including an American citizen, attended college in the United States.

“Today, we say with one voice: this campaign of fear and hatred and violence will not succeed. We will not retreat,” Ms. Clinton said.

Aboriginal woman makes Sri Lanka mulls Erdogan calls Assad a ‘more Canadian jailed Nicolas Sarkozy confirms Australian political history granting licences advanced terrorist’ than IS for punching, return bid for French presidency

Linda Burney Sydney, Jul 3 (AGENCIES): A former teacher has made political history by becoming the first indigenous woman elected to Australia’s lower house of parliament, winning a seat for the centreleft Labour party after national polls.

Linda Burney, 59, has been a trailblazer, having been the first female Aboriginal to enter the New South Wales state parliament in 2003.

She joins the first Aboriginal MP Ken Wyatt of the conservative Liberal Party, who was elected in 2010, and follows in the footsteps of former Senator and Olympian Nova Peris, who was the first indigenous woman in the upper house.

“I think for Australia it’s a really important moment,” Ms. Burney told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday after winning the Sydney seat of Barton.

“Being elected as the first indigenous woman into the House of Representatives is

a moment for this country... this was not lost on the people of Barton. They, and we, have made history together last night.”

The multicultural seat of Barton had previously been in Labour hands for three decades before the Liberals picked up the electorate three years ago.

But a boundary distribution hurt incumbent Nickolas Varvaris’ chances to retain his seat, and Ms. Burney, who was also a former State Deputy Opposition Leader, made the successful transition to federal politics.

“It’s starting to dawn on me the importance of this role,” she told local newspaper the Canterbury-Bankstown Express.

“I’ve had messages (of congratulations) from people living in Germany, Israel, friends in America and other friends of mine have had messages to pass on to me from Switzerland and London. It’s been lovely.”

Colombo, Jul 3 (PTI): The Sri Lankan government is considering a proposal to issue permits to a limited number of Indian trawlers to enter the International Maritime Boundary Line in an attempt to minimise illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, a media report has said.

Defence Ministry Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said that a licensing system was being explored.

“We have not finalised it. It is a very sensitive issue for both sides,” Sunday Times quoted him as saying.

Technical proposals will be drawn up and submitted to the Indian Government through diplomatic channels, Hettiarachchi said, declining to give further details.

Yet the proposal which came from the Indian side is likely to face strong opposition the paper says.

Sri Lankan fishing organisations had opposed the idea when the Indian counterparts proposed it during talks between two sides.

The frequent arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan navy remained unresolved despite high level talks since 2014.

Sri Lanka accuses Indian fishermen of straying into its territorial waters, while the latter maintain they are only fishing in their traditional areas, especially around Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Colombo in 1974.

Istanbul, Jul 3 (AP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that Syrian President Bashar Assad was a “more advanced terrorist” than the Islamic State group, despite the deadly attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport that Turkish officials blame on IS. Speaking in the town of Kilis near the border with Syria, Erdogan said the Syrian leader was responsible for the deaths of some 600,000 of his own citizens and was the root cause of the war in Syria.

“He is a more advanced terrorist than a terrorist from the PYD or the YPG,” Erdogan said. “He is a more advanced terrorist than Daesh.”

Erdogan was referring to Syrian Kurdish militia, which Ankara accuses of being a terror organization because of their affiliation with Turkey’s Kurdish rebels, and to the IS group by its Arabic name.

Three militants armed with assault rifles and suicide bombs attacked one of the world’s busiest airports on Tuesday night, killing at least 44 people. Although no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, Turkish officials say they believe it was the work of IS. Turkish authorities have detained at least 24 people in raids in several Istanbul neighborhoods over possible connections to the attack.

Seventeen other people were detained in the province of Gaziantep, the state-run An-

3 days of heavy rain in China leave 50 dead, 12 missing

In this photo taken June 28, 2016, rescuers evacuate residents trapped by flood waters in Zhijin county, southwest China’s Guizhou province.

BEIJING, JUL 3 (Agencies): Three days of heavy rain in southern China have left 50 people dead and another 12 missing and destroyed thousands of homes, authorities said on Sunday, as areas along the Yangtze River braced for more floods.

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more than 500,000 hectares of crops have been affected, causing direct economic losses of 5.669 billion yuan ($850 million), the department said.

In mountainous Guizhou province in the southwest, the bodies of 23 people were found after a landslide buried a village on Friday, Dafang county government said. Seven people were injured.

Rainstorms soak the southern part of China every year during the summer monsoons, but this rainy season has been particularly wet.

State television on Saturday showed people using boats to navigate flooded streets in eastern Anhui province.

Anhui’s civil affairs department said 18 people have died and four are missing due to heavy rain since June 18.

Vice Premier Wang Yang warned last month that there was a high possibility of floods in the Yangtze River and Huai River basins this

year, which equate to a large swath of China’s southern, central and eastern areas.

He said the situation was made worse by “super El Nino.’’ El Nino is the natural warming of parts of the Pacific Ocean that changes weather worldwide and the latest occurrence of the phenomenon has been blamed for triggering droughts in parts of Africa and India and playing a role in a record hurricane season in the Pacific.

A similar El Nino effect was linked to China’s worst floods in recent history, when 4,150 people died in 1998, most along the Yangtze.

Flood control measures along China’s longest river, including dikes, have since been reinforced, but experts say this time severe floods are likely to hit the Yangtze’s tributaries, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

The Yangtze River flood control headquarters has ordered local authorities to remain on high alert.

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Erdogan paid an unannounced visit to the airport on Saturday, saying a prayer in front of a memorial set up for the victims, which features the pictures of airport employees killed in the rampage.

He later flew to Kilis, where the number of Syrian refugees is higher than the local Turkish population. IS militants have also attacked the town with cross-border rocket fire, killing 21 people there since January.

Erdogan said countries he did not name were supporting the Syrian Kurdish militia and the IS in a bid to prevent democracy in Syria and for their “dirty calculations” in the region. He also announced that his government would allow Syrian refugees in Turkey to take on Turkish citizenship.

Turkey has been accused of long turning a blind eye to jihadi fighters who crossed into Syria from Turkish territory in the hope that they would hasten Assad’s downfall. Turkey has also been accused of not doing enough to fight IS, despite allowing the US-led coalition to use a key air base to conduct air strikes against jihadists.

Turkey denies the accusations but such statements from Erdogan help reinforce beliefs that fighting IS is not a priority for Ankara despite the extremist groups’ attacks on Turkish territory.

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Toronto, Jul 3 (PTI): A 22-year-old Canadian has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for punching and kicking a Sikh man in a racially motivated attack that had drawn strong condemnation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Gabriel Royer-Tremblay, 22, was convicted of assault for punching and kicking Toronto resident Supninder Singh Khehra on a street in Quebec City in March.

Khehra had said at the time that Tremblay and two of his friends shouted and swore at him in French and pointed at his turban, before he was punched in the eye and kicked. 29-year-old Khehra said his turban flew off of his head during the assault.

Police arrived at the scene a short time later and arrested Tremblay and another man, who was later released without charges.

The incident had drawn widespread condemnation in Canada, including from Prime Minister Trudeau, who said at the time that such “hateful acts” have “no place in Canada”. Royer-Tremblay was also convicted of several other offences, including obstructing police and methamphetamine possession. His lawyer, Benoit Labrecque, told CTV News Toronto that six months of the sentence was for the assault against Khehra, and the other four were tied to the other offences. Royer-Tremblay was also given two years’ probation on Thursday.

Nicolas Sarkozy PARIS, JULY 3 (AGENCIES): The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has confirmed he will run again for the country’s highest office, announcing he is stepping down as head of his conservative party to pave the way for the return bid.

Sarkozy told members on Saturday that it was his last meeting as head of France’s Les Re publicains par ty.

Sarkozy lost the presidency in 2012 to the Socialist party’s François Hollande and has not hidden his ambition to run in France’s 2017 election.

The party’s primaries are in November. Sarkozy is expected to face tough competition against 13 others in his party who have already declared their candidacies.

Sarkozy’s main competi-

tor, the former prime minister Alain Juppe, on Saturday criticised the “confusion between Nicolas Sarkozy, president of the party, and Nicolas Sarkozy, candidate campaigning for the primaries”.

Supporters of Les Republicains and other right and centre-right parties will vote in November to decide who will be their candidate in the 2017 presidential election.

The winner will face the far-right National Front’s Marine Le Pen and a Socialist candidate, likely to be Hollande.

Sarkozy would not be able to run in those presidential primaries if he remained head of the party. He would need to resign two weeks before the application deadline on 9 September.

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7th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Vingozo Khatso

Late N. Khehoto Achumi G.B. Shena Old Village Will be held on 4th July 2016, 9:00 am at Shena Old Village

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Daddy, Seven years has gone since you departed for your heavenly abode. You left us too early daddy. We miss your love and presence in our lives. With the belief that we will meet again one day, we comfort ourselves.

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We the bereaved family and relatives of Lt. Temjenwati Imsong, who left us for his heavenly abode on 28th June 2016 express our deep gratitude and indebtedness to friends, neighbours, clubs, organizations, churches and every well-wishers who stood by us physically, materially, financially, morally and with unflinching solidarity in our hour of grief.

We shall remain ever grateful and indebted to each and every member of the club he dearly loved ‘The Intermingle Club’ for all the logistic support.

We convey our sincere regret and apologize for the inability to mention all of you in this brief note but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God the source of life and every blessing shall richly reward each of you.

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he Nation’s most coveted fashion event, Lakmé Fashion Week, is coming to Guwahati for its first ever model hunt in the Northeast.

The event is being jointly organized by Lakmé and IMG Reliance Pvt Ltd. Lakmé Fashion Week has provided as a launch pad for several successful faces of the industry such as Deepika

Padukone and Katrina Kaif as well as internationally acclaimed models like Pooja Mor and Bhumika Arora, who have scorched the runways of New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.

The auditions will be held in association with Northeast India Fashion &Design Council (FNDC) on Monday July 4th at 1.00pm Terra Mayaa

Lounge, Guwahati.

The auditions will be judged by high-profile national fashion influencers, along with Sonalika Sahay and popular Assamese actresses, Nishita Goswami and Barsha Rani Bishaya. The results will be

announced on the same day and the winning models will get a contract to walk the runway at the prestigious Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 which is scheduled to take place on August 24-28 in Mumbai.

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witter has revealed that Katy Perry is the most followed person on Twitter, amassing over 90 million followers.

The artist is the first user to reach the milestone, leaving the likes of Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and even Barack Obama in her wake.

Twitter announced the feat yesterday, writing: “It’s party time, @katyperry! With 90 million on the guest list, we’re gonna need a really big dance floor.”

It’s party time, @katyperry! With 90 million on the guest list, we’re gonna need a really big dance floor. pic. ivemaster Studios, one video for the winner and a twitter.com/TiuHfZllPW of the leading hosts of cover song recording for the According to a release reality shows, is set to runner up. from Twitter announcing the organize the second season of Livemaster recording landmark, the top six expresthe Amazing Voice. studio has been successfully sions used to refer to Katy by The contest carries a conducting various reality her KatyCats in tweets are: total cash prize of Rs 2 lacs shows wherein they provide [my] queen, beautiful, [the] besides a professional music exciting prizes for the outbest, better [than], amazing and [my] spirit animal.

Her six most retweeted tweets include references to One Direction, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato and an exchange with Niall Horan.

On May 31, Perry had her Twitter account hacked, which featured a new song as part of the hack. Perry’s account began posting a series of abusive tweets to followers. The hacker then posted a Soundcloud link to a since deleted song, ‘Witness’, claiming it was by Perry.

‘Witness’ was hosted on a Soundcloud page known for featuring bootleg remixes, under the username Slut.

However, while ‘Witness’ could potentially have been a new ballad written for Perry Sumi Sheshu,a Sumi band enthralling the crowd during a concert at Dimapur Sumi the singer on the track didn’t sound like Perry herself.

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pectre generated the most complaints to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) in 2015, the ratings body has revealed. The James Bond film, which was rated 12A, received 40 complaints that focused on its scenes of violence. Released last October, it featured Daniel Craig’s 007 battling a criminal syndicate.

Other films that generated public feedback to the BBFC included Kingsman: The Secret Service and Minions.

According to the BBFC’s annual report, published on Fri-

day, Spectre’s distributor sought advice on how it could secure a 12A classification during the film’s post-production. “One scene involving an eye-gouging was slightly too strong for the company’s preferred 12A classification,” the report said.

“We therefore suggested reductions to this scene. What remains in the classified version of the scene is a brief implication of what is happening, with only limited visual detail.”

Another scene, showing the bloody aftermath of a suicide, was similarly reduced.

The BBFC added that a separate torture scene involving a “larger-than-life hero” like Bond contained a “lack of detail” that made it acceptable for a 12A rating. Kingsman: The Secret Service, which starred Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson, Mark Strong, Taron Egerton and Michael Caine, generated 38 complaints. Many concerned the level of violence in the 15-rated comedy spy thriller, particularly during a fight scene in a church.

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England captain Eoin Morgan lifts the trophy aloft after England won the fifth ODI to seal a 3-0 series win.

London, Jul 3 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : E n g l a n d outclass SL to win final ODIone-day international by a hefty 122 runs today, ensuring it didn’t lose a game to the Sri Lankans through the entire tour.

Having won the fivematch ODI series already, England made it 3-0 in the last game at Sophia Gardens to follow up a 2-0 test series win.

Joe Root made 93 to lead England to 324-7 batting first.

Seamers David Willey and Liam Plunkett then shared seven wickets as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 202 in 42.4 overs for another heavy defeat.

Root was backed up by a typically blistering 70 off 45 balls from Jos Buttler, who was

in inventive form as he played sweeps and scoop shots on his way to seven fours and a six.

James Vince responded to his call-up to the team with a half-century at the top of the innings. Vince and Jason Roy put on 67 for the opening wicket, and Root and Buttler combined for 109 for the fifth wicket.

Root was out first ball of the final over seeking his century, but England was always in control after posting its big score.

Sri Lanka struggled in the field after winning the toss and deciding to put England in to bat.

Part-time bowler Danushka Gunathilaka had the best figures with 3-48 to underline Sri Lanka’s poor

3 Indians eye Rio berths in Olympic qualifiers for pro boxers NEW DELHI, Jul 3 (PTI): Aiming to become the first set of Indian professional boxers to compete in Olympics, WBC Asian title-holder Neeraj Goyat, Gaurav Bidhuri and Dilbag Singh will begin their campaign in the International Boxing Association’s final qualifying tournament for the Rio Games in Vargas, Venezuela.

The event in Venezuela will mark a historic end to the dividing line between pros and amateurs.

Gaurav (49kg), Neeraj (69kg) and Dilbag (81kg) will all be in action tomorrow in the first round of the historic tournament, which was finalised after AIBA’s Extraordinary Congress last month voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing pros into the Olympics, scheduled in Rio de Janeiro from August 5.

The tournament will feature boxers from AIBA’s own professional events -- the World Series of Boxing (WSB) and AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) -- besides pro boxers from all over the world.

However, none of the big names in the pro circuit have made themselves available for the tournament citing reasons ranging from fitness, lack of time for preparation and the threat of sanctions by their promoters and licensing bodies like the WBO and the IBA. As per the official entries released by AIBA, 79 boxers from 40 nations will compete for the 26 quota places on offer in Vargas. All the three Indians in fray will have to either make the final or win the box off which will take place between losing semifinalists to be assured of Rio berths.

While Neeraj and Dilbag have been regulars on the WBC’s pro circuit, making them eligible for this tournament, Gaurav has made the cut by virtue of his three stints in the WSB, where he won four and lost an equal number of bouts.

Neeraj will be fighting it out against Greece’s Dimitrios Poulikos Tsagkrakos and will be in the semifinals if he wins tomorrow.

performance with the ball.

Dinesh Chandimal made 53 and Gunathilaka 48 but they barely slowed England’s charge to victory.

Plunkett, who finished with 3-44, picked up Gunathilaka lbw and Sri Lankan wickets tumbled regularly from there.

Chandimal was secondlast man out as Willey beat him to knock back his middle stump. Willey also claimed Nuwan Pradeep’s wicket to seal the victory and give the seamer career-best figures in one-dayers of 4-34.

The closest Sri Lanka came to winning a game on the tour was the tied first ODI. Sri Lanka should have won that, but Plunkett hit a six off the final ball to save a tie for England.

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Germany’s Hummels suspended Khedira, Gomez in doubt for Euro semis Bordeaux, Jul 3 (IANS): Ger many’s football team received a big blow ahead of the European 2016 semifinals as central defender Mats Hummels remained suspended after seeing two yellow cards, while midfielder Sami Khedira and striker Mario Gomez could also miss through injury.

Bayern Munich player Hummels was booked late in regulation time of his side’s 6-5 shoot-out victory over Italy, after their clash here on Saturday finished locked at 1-1.

For Hummels, it marked his second yellow of the tournament, ruling him out of Thursday’s meeting with either France or Iceland.

“The second yellow card is hurting, to be suspended because of those two situations.

But my body can rest two or three more days,” Hummels was quoted as saying by goal. com after his team’s historic win over Italy.

Germany head coach Joachim Loew was unable to predict whether or not Khedira or Gomez would be available for his side’s Euro semi-final

match.

“Sami -- it’s not too positive to have to bring him off after 15 minutes in such a game, he had a problem with his hamstring. I don’t know if he will heal before Thursday,” Loew said.

“Gomez has a problem as well but I don’t know much about that,” the coach added.

While not writing off Iceland, Low expected to face hosts France in Marseille on Thursday. France battle Iceland on Sunday in the last quarterfinals match.

“France are the favourites.

They are the hosts and they have a great side with individual quality. Iceland have surprised us, they are well organised in defence. It won’t be easy for France against such enthusiastic opposition but I think if France put their quality on the pitch they will get to the semi-finals,” Loews said.

“If you’re in the semifinals, the goal is to reach the final so I think now we have to focus on recovering. A game like this affects the body, we have to make sure to recover the players and we want more.”

Bolt to learn Rio fate Thursday

KINGSTON, Jul 3 (Agencies): Injured Usain Bolt will learn on Thursday if he will have his chance to run for a third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 100 meters, 200m and 4x100 relay. A Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) committee will meet on Thursday to consider Bolt’s medical exemption request to be allowed to run in the 100 and 200 and on the relay -- all events he won at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics. Bolt said Friday after pulling out of the 100m final at the Jamaican Olympic Trials that he has suffered a slight hamstring tear, later posting photographs on social media of what appeared to be him receiving treatment on his left hamstring.

Reigning 100 and 200 world champion and world recordholder Bolt filed for the medical exemption that would allow Match between Team Mystic Ballers (TMB) and Evergreen during the 1st Dr. James him onto the Jamaican Olympic squad despite not competing Naismith Open basketball tournament. The tournament is being organised by TMB in the trials. at Kohima Science College and Sazolie College’s basketball court.

ICC okays rule change in LBW calls EDIN B URG H , J u l 3 (PTI): The ICC has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System, which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league.

The global governing b o d y ’s a n n u a l m e e t i n g concluded on Saturday night with the ICC, IDI and IBC Board deliberating over several issues under the chairmanship of former BCCI chief Shashank Manohar. Few major decisions were also taken.

The ICC said progress has been made on the issue of the governance restructuring in the world body while a push has been made for women’s cricket to be included in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Durban. Further discussions on the plan of International Olympic Committee over cricket becoming an Olympic sport.

Re g a r d i n g t h e D R S playing conditions relating to the LBW ‘umpire’s call’, the

Players and organisers along with SDO (C) Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal, IAS during a volleyball coaching camp at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Saturday. The camp was organized by former state players under the theme ‘volleyball for peace’. The campers also played two friendly matches with 44 Assam Rifles and 164 Naga Regiment (TA).

ICC said if the on-field lbw decisions are to be overturned, half of the ball would now need to hit a zone of the stumps that also borders the outside of off and leg stumps. Earlier, half of the ball would need to hit a zone between the centre of off and leg stumps.

“The size of the zone inside which half the ball needs to hit for a Not Out decision to be reversed to Out will increase, changing to a zone bordered by the outside of off and leg stumps, and the bottom of the bails (formerly the centre of off and leg stumps, and the bottom of the bails),” the ICC said in a statement.

This amendment will come into effect from October 1 or from the start of any series using DRS that commences just prior to this date, the world body said. The change will benefit bowlers and more batsmen will be given out once on-field decisions are referred as the “zone” the ball needs to hit for the decision to be overturned has increased.

In a decision concerning calling of ‘no-balls’, the ICC said trials allowing the third umpire to call ‘no-balls’ instead of his on-field colleagues would

take place over coming months to better understand whether the third umpire could use instant replays to call ‘no-balls’ more accurately.

“The trial is likely to be staged during one of the upcoming ODI series, and the third umpire will judge ‘no balls’ within a few seconds of the ball being delivered and communicate this to the onfield umpire. Further details relating to the trial will be announced once finalised,” the ICC said.

M e a n w h i l e, a m i d concerns from smaller nations like Bangladesh that they risked permanent exile to the ‘second division’, the ICC deferred a decision on a new landscape for the international game. Instead it will hold a workshop at its Dubai headquarters in early September. “The ICC Chief Executives’ Committee held constructive discussions about the structure of international cricket and the establishment of new competitions in all three formats. Members were updated on the progress of the project, and all understood that more detail is needed before any final decisions can be made,” the ICC said.

England’s tour to Bangladesh in balance now

Dhaka, Jul 3 (IANS): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) says it will follow government instructions about the team’s Bangladesh tour in the wake of an unprecedented hostage crisis in Dhaka on Friday night.

In the latest flare-up of Islamist militant violence, gunmen laid Holey Artisan B a k e r y, p o p u l a r w i t h expatriates and the well-todo, under siege with people -including foreigners -- trapped inside the café.

After about 12 anxious hours, a commando operation brought a bloody end to the hostage standoff on Saturday morning, leaving at least 22 persons killed in its wake.

The board said it would work closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and assess the situation with inputs from its own security experts to reach a final decision about the tour, which was scheduled to begin on September 30, reported bdnews24.com on Sunday.

Michael Phelps books 3rd Rio berth bodysuit era. But he got the job done in booking a third individual event in Rio, where he’ll become the first US man to swim in a fifth Olympic Games.

“I don’t know if it’s totally sunk in,” the 31-year-old said, adding he was “a hair” choked up at the thought he raced for the last time in front of home fans.

“You all got to see my last race ever on American soil,” he said. Phelps said he was conscious of that milestone as the race approached, and coach Bob Bowman asked him what

match will face either Italy or Argentina in the semi-finals in September, while Murray revealed later in the dat that he intends to play the tie.

“My plan is to play. But I yeah also need to see how things go at the end of this event. It has been a long few months for me already,” said Murray.

Djokovic admitted he was “not 100 per cent healthy” after his defeat by Querrey, but felt the American deserved credit for his performance, rather than have people concentrating on his fitness, or lack of it.

“Sam played a great match. His game was brutal and I was overpowered today,” said Djokovic after his admission of not being 100 per cent added: “This is not the place or time to talk about it.”

“I managed to win four Grand Slams in a row - two different seasons, though. I want to try to focus on that rather than on failure. It’s an amazing feeling, obviously, to be able to hold four Grand Slams at the same time. Coming into Wimbledon, I knew that mentally it’s not going to be easy to kind of re-motivate myself.”

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his game plan was.

“I said, ‘I don’t want to lose my last race on American soil,’” Phelps said. “So that was kind of in my head.” Phelps, who won the 100m fly at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, is now second in the world rankings behind the 50.86 of Hungarian Laszlo Cseh.

“You know, 51.0 is OK, but it’s going to take more than that to win a gold medal,” said Phelps, who counts 18 golds among his record tally of 22 Members of Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) with the U-14 players Olympic medals. during a coaching clinic at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

Cavendish wins opening stage of Tour de France U TA H B E AC H , J u l 3 (Agencies): Britain’s Mark Cavendish completed cycling’s prestigious set of distinctive jerseys when he won the crashmarred first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday to take the overall leader’s yellow jersey.

The Dimension Data rider outsprinted German Marcel Kittel and world champion Peter Sagan of Slovakia at the end of a 188km ride from Mont St Michel to near one of the D-Day beaches.

Cavendish, who now has 27 Tour stage wins to his name, held off his rivals after several opponents had been taken out of contention following a crash in the final straight.

Cavendish wore the world Mark Cavendish of Britain celebrates after winning the first champion’s rainbow jersey stage of the 103rd edition of the Tour de France. after winning the road race in

London, Jul 3 (Agencies): World No 1 Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will not play for Serbia in their Davis Cup clash against Great Britain.

Djokovic announced his decision shortly after being surprisingly knocked out of Wimbledon on Saturday, losing to American Sam Querrey in the third round.

The 29-year-old had made at least the quarter-finals of every major since the 2009 French Open prior to his defeat to Querrey.

Serbia will play Great Britain, the defending Davis Cup champions, in Belgrade on the weekend of July 15, but will now have to make do without their star player.

When asked whether his early exit from Wimbledon would affect his decision to play in the Davis Cup, Djokovic said, “No, I am not going to play in the Davis Cup.” Viktor Troicki, Nenad Zimonjic and Filip Krajinovic, who featured alongside Djokovic in Serbia’s first-round victory over Kazakhstan, will be joined by a new team-mate for the clash against Great Britain.

The winners of the

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2011, the pink jersey for the Giro d’Italia leader (in 2009, 2011 and 2013) as well as the red jersey for the Vuelta leader (2010).

The Manxman also secured the green jersey for the points classification on the Tour de France (2011).

Alberto Contador, twice Tour winner and one of the race favourites, crashed with about 80 kilometres left, suffering bruises to his shoulder, elbow and groin.

“He’s got bruises on his shoulder, his elbow and groin,” a race doctor said after the Spaniard had his right shoulder taped.

“At first sight it does not look like he has suffered any fracture. We gave him a painkiller.”

CLARIFICATION Apropos to the press statement published on dated 02/07/2016 (Nagaland Post), the Govt. had appointed Shri. Zubemo Lotha (Development Secretary) by the Government since 2009 (extended till 2017).

Fubemo Shitiri Chairman, Yankhum Village DP-1548

SUMMER 5 MEN SOCCER Organised by : Hands of Grace Ministry Venue : Longki Bosti (Borlengri) Date : 11th July 2016

1st Prize : 14000/Runner Up : 6000/Registration Fees : 1500/Registration form to be submitted before 8th July 2016.

Forms available at : * Kiran Sports * United Sports * Ministry Office For more information contact : 9774868810/8974271032

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OMAHA, Jul 3 (Agencies): Michael Phelps rallied for a victory in the 100m butterfly at the US Olympic swimming trials on Saturday to give himself a shot at a fourth straight gold in the event in Rio de Janeiro. Phelps, fourth at the turn, came off the wall strong and powered home to win in 51.00sec, edging Tom Shields who punched his ticket to the Rio Olympics in 51.20.

Phelps never threatened his world record of 49.82, set in 2009 at the tail end of the

Djokovic out of Davis Cup

MANIPURI COLONY, WARD NO-7, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

APPRECIATION

The LORD RADHA KRISHNA MANDIR COMMITTEE on behalf of Manipuri Colony would likes to convey our appreciation and gratitude to the following authorities and individuals during the time of flood from 06-06-16 to 22-06-16 due to heavy rain and clogging of drain beneath the railway line which had cause a big problem for our colony and adjoining four colonies. the drainage would have been impossible to clear by the residents alone, which could blocked for several months where the public and the school going children/ students would have faced unbearable problems as the said drainage which is the only route through which all the water passes to the other side of the Railway Track and it is said to be approximately 50yrs old drainage without any maintenance.

The committee would wish to thank each and every one who stood by us during the worst period in clearing the clogged drainage.

The Committee also urges the authorities/committees/councils to take up such problems in near future as a challenge and do the same for the public as well as for which we will extend constant supports and all possible co-operations to all.

The Committee would wish to thanks the authorities, councils and individuals who extent their supports and help during the period:DC & Dimapur Municipal Council : for starting immediate relief work of the drains and providing of medical team for the effected colonies.

Dimapur Railway Authority : for providing the machinery equipments for clearing out the clogged water from the drain.

Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) : for providing eatables items and mineral water for mostly effected Manipuri colony, Dimapur Aam Admi Party, Dimapur : for inspecting the situation of mostly affected Manipuri Colony & providing of rations, Mineral Water, Phenyl & Medicines for Manipuri Colony.

Shri. Honito, Lomithi Colony, Dimapur : for donating Rs. 5000/Shri. Dinesh Sharma, (CA) Dimapur, Nagaland for donating Rs. 10,000/- + and Mineral Water.

Railway Hindu Samshan Ghat Committee: providing food to the volunteers on 17-06-16 Govinda Mandir, Westyard Colony, Dimapur : providing food to the volunteers The Committee also appreciated to all the colony’s GBs, Chairman, youth members and well wishers for their support and prayers during the period.

President (LRKMC)

Gen. Secy (LRKMC)

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Germany end Italy jinx to enter Euro semis

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Serena storms into Wimbledon last 16

London, Jul 3 (Agencies): Serena Williams on `People`s Sunday` took just 52 minutes to dismantle Germany`s Annika Beck to complete her 300th Grand Slam win and a spot in the last 16 at Wimbledon 2016.

Defending champion Williams is chasing a seventh All England Club title and an Open era record-equalling

22nd Grand Slam trophy.

She has never met 22year-old Beck, the world number 43, and started as the heavy favourite with the German only having won one match on four previous visits before this year.

But it was Beck who took the charge early in the match, breaking Serena in the third game. But Serena broke back in the next game and further

consolidated by another break of service in the sixth game, for a 6-3 first set win in 32 minutes.

The second set proved lot easier for the 34-year-old American, as she broke the German three times, alternately starting with the first game.

The 6-0 score-line reflected the complete control Serena had in the set, which lasted 20 minutes.

NAGALAND RAILWAY CONTRACTORS UNION (NRCU) NOTIFICATION

It is hereby informed that any contractual work related to Railways in and around Nagaland should be firstly brought to the notice of the NRCU. The reason being, there are many unscrupulous contractors who for their vested interests are bidding tenders at a very low price and ultimately duping and selling them to various contractors on commission basis, who due to lack of experience undergo heavy losses and later either discontinue or compromise the quality of workmanship and material.

We earnestly feel that the Airways, Railways, Roadways, etc. are the face of a State and as such we should always ensure that the best quality and workmanship is carried out on any such projects.

For any clarification please contact- 7085172926 President, NRCU DC 1545

Germany players celebrate with their fans who had arrived in thousands at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.

BORDEAUX, Jul 3 (Agencies): Germany defeated Italy 6-5 in a marathon shootout featuring 18 penalties to finally end their jinx against their old rivals in major tournaments and reach the Euro 2016 semifinals on Saturday.

They will now face the winners of the other quarterfinal between hosts France and Iceland, who play on Sunday.

After a tense, tactical battle ended 1-1 after extra time, the usually clinical Germans missed three spot kicks but still progressed courtesy of even more wayward shooting by their opponents who failed to convert four of their penalties.

Jonas Hector had the honour of sending Germany through by putting away their ninth kick but even his effort only just made it under Gianluigi Buffon’s dive.

Mesut Ozil had given Germany the lead midway through the second half before Leonardo Bonucci replied with a penalty following a bizarre handball by Jerome Boateng.

Germany, who reached their sixth successive semi-final in a major tournament, had never previously beaten Italy at a major finals - a run stretching back to the 1962 World Cup. Italy’s four wins included a World Cup final and two semi-finals and the Euro 2012 semis. The other four games were drawn.

The first half was as tense, tactical and cagey as expected between two teams who had only conceded one goal between them so far in the tournament.

Both sides began with three-man defences, although Italy also pulled wing backs Alessandro Florenzi and Mattia De Sciglio into the back line every time they sensed danger.

It took 42 minutes for either side to produce a genuine chance but Germany forward Thomas Mueller, usually deadly in front of goal, scuffed his shot and Buffon saved easily.

Germany’s passing was slicker and they broke through in the 65th minute when Hec-

tor’s pass into the area was deflected off Bonucci and fell perfectly for Ozil to guide into the net.

It seemed that might be enough to win the game but Italy equalised out of the blue 13 minutes later.

Florenzi curled the ball into the area, Boateng went up for a challenge with Chiellini with his arms raised like a basketball player and the ball hit the German’s arm.

Bonucci fired a superb penalty low into the bottom right hand corner, beyond Manuel Neuer’s reach.Italy suddenly found a new lease of life as Graziano Pelle had a shot deflected wide following a quick break and De Sciglio fired into the side-netting.

Little happened in extra time but the shootout was eventful. Simone Zaza, Pelle, Bonucci and Matteo Darmian missed for Italy, while Mueller, Ozil and Bastian Schweinsteiger fluffed their lines for Germany but Hector stepped up to seal the win.

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