July 7, 2016

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8 more PILs against H&FW: HRLN

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 6 (NPN): Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) Nagaland chapter in addition to the 20 PILs filed against department of health and family welfare last year has filed eight more PILs against the department in the Gauhati High Court on July 5.

Eight PILs filed were on District Hospital Dimapur; CHC Sanis town Wokha; PHC Thonokyu and Tuensang; PHC Sakraba, Thiphuzu and Phek, PHC Piphema, Pherima and Chumukedima; sub-centre Kuisam under Kiphire, sub centres Khuzama, Bayavu, Jotsoma under Kohima and sub centre Meriema, Thizama, Chiedema under Kohima.

Speaking to media persons at a press conference here Wednesday, one of the petitioners in the NRHM case, activist and academician, Rosemary Dzuvichu, lamented that PILs had been repeatedly filed against the H&FW department, but the department has been asking more time and failed to submit their replies to the court till now. She said that in yesterday’s hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer appealed to the judge that if the trend of asking for more time continued, the petitioner would ask the errand officers to be summoned to the court.

Dzuvichu said it was “very unfortunate” to litigate and ask for people’s right to health especially women’s right to reproductive health services.

NSCN (R) busts illegal stores selling PDS rice DIMAPUR, JUL 6 (NPN): NSCN (R) on Wednesday claimed that its town command and Konyak region on July 5 busted “illegal stores” selling public supply rice (PDS) in Mon. In a press note, NSCN (R) MIP alleged that the stores were being “run by some kingpins and few staffs of Civil Supply department posted in Mon Hq.” In this regard, NSCN (R) has asked the directorate of Food and Civil Supply “to investigate the activities of their staff posted in Mon. NSCN (R) said rice meant for poor public were being stolen and sold to “non local businessmen shops and illegal stores for the last more than 10 years”.

Such illegal activities involving department staffs have denied the real beneficiaries to avail their share under BPL, APL and AAY. It said that the town command and Konyak region personnel carried out surprise raid on all the three illegal stores and seized huge quantity of rice which was later handed over to the police for further investigation. Stating that the gravity of the crime was “too high”, MIP said the NSCN (R) would simply not excuse the main culprits, but initiate severe action against the three shops. Meanwhile, NSCN (R) has warned that any shops found selling rice meant for the poor public would be closed down permanently.

This is it!

“It won’t be a bad idea if there was reshuffle in Nagaland too. At least, it will show the govt’s working.”

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NAME OF Hospital & Health CEntres

District Hospital Dimapur CHC Sanis town Wokha PHC Thonokyu, Tuensang PHC Sakraba, Thiphuzu and Phek PHC Piphema, Pherima and Chumukedima Sub-Centre Kuisam under Kiphire Sub-Centres Khuzama, Bayavu, Jotsoma under Kohima Sub centre Meriema, Thizama, Chiedema under Kohima.

She said that in all the petitions mentioned lack of facilities, doctors, nurses, medicines, ambulance, infrastructural and technical in district, primary and community health centres.

She said that some of the PILs filed earlier were on district hospitals of Zunheboto, Dimapur and Kiphire, community health centres of Tseminyu, Dimapur, Wokha and Peren, health sub centre in Kiphire and Kohima, PHCs of Kohima and Dimapur, alongside maternal and infant health death issues, lack of birth and death registration and Anganwadi centre.

Dzuvichu stated that two disposed cases in the PILs included setting up of State Human Rights Commission and fast track court.

She informed that the matter has been followed up with the state government to constitute at the earliest. One of the petitioners who filed SLP in the Supreme Court with regard to the alleged embezzlement of Rs. 68 crore under NRHM Nagaland, Dzuvichu said that

the Supreme Court has made the central government and CBI as respondents to the case and the date of hearing was awaited.

Underlining that NRHM scam involved “kickbacks and not only looting from office”, she said the case has become “complicated” because it was to do with the tenure of the previous state health minister.

Dzuvichu, who is also advisor of Naga Mother’s Association (NMA), said that the Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR) was ready for contempt petition in the Supreme Court for non-implementation of the Supreme Court order for implementation of 33% reservation for women.

She said that the committee had also held a series of meetings with the legal advisor to the Election Commission of India in Delhi.

Dzuvichu stated that since the Supreme Court had stayed or vacated the division bench order of Gauhati High Court, “it is very clear that when a division bench judg-

ANSTA Mangkolemba demands posting of HA at SDEO office DIMAPUR, JUL 6 (NPN): All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) sub-unit Mangkolemba has appealed to the department of School Education to immediately post head assistant at sub-division education officer (SDEO) office, Mangkolemba under Mokokchung district.

In an appeal to the director of school education, the ANSTA sub-unit Mangkolemba president Senlikaba and general secretary Tsungdar said that the office of SDEO, Mangkolemba was going through crisis owing to “utter disregard and disobedience” of government order by one head assistant (HA), who have not joined office/duty till date.

They said the HA’s order for attachment at DEO’s office, Kiphire was cancelled on May 23, 2016. However, after a lapse of one and half month, the HA was still to submit even his joining report in the SDEO office, Mangkolemba. Further, sub-unit stated that he was

transferred on promotion to SDEO office Mangkolemba on June 1, 2015 after signing an undertaking wherein HA promised not to apply for transfer for three years. They said he submitted his joining report to SDEO office Mangkolemba on June 5, 2016, but did not attend office even a single day.

Expressing surprise as to how a government employee could stay away from duty for more than 10 consecutive months, ANSTA sub-unit has sought answer from the director of school education.

It urged the school education director to take disciplinary action against the erring HA as failure to initiate action would lead to many such problems in future. The subunit also requested director to send one HA to SDEO office Mangkolemba immediately. They cautioned that failure to address the appeal would “attract repercussion from us and we will not take responsibility for any eventuality.”

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ment or order is vacated, the single judge order is instantly revived”. Dzuvichu, who is also the petitioner in the educational qualification certificate case of former chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, clarified that the case has been politicized. She said the case had nothing to do with the politics of the state, but with “academics and what is wrong in the society”.

Informing that the lawyer of the respondent has been continuously asking for more time to reply, she said that during the last hearing on June 27, the council for the respondent said that “they had appealed to the session judge for transfer of case” and told the district judge that they did not expect justice from the judge.

Dzuvichu said that since the respondent could not produce stay order, the district judge continued hearing on “condonation of delay” filed within the limitation time and the judgment was reserved.

She said the next hearing was listed for July 8 in the district court Kohima.

Dzuvichu said the petitioner would oppose the stay order and transfer of case as it had no relevance on the case.

She said second part of the case was the criminal complaint on the fake certificate.

Dzuvichu said that in a copy served to the petitioner and submitted to the session judge “on why the respondent wants the case to be transferred”, the respondents had alleged that the petitioner was politically motivated, used by both the congress and NPF.

NLSF to stage sit-in stir today Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUL 6 (NPN): As part of the phase-1 agitation, the Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) would stage sit-in on July 7 from 10am to 12noon in their respective law colleges across the state to express resentment towards state government’s “lackadaisical attitude” in setting up Government Law Colleges in Nagaland.

The federation has demanded the state government to set up government law colleges and to give equal importance to the subject of law on a par with other professional studies in the state.

Meanwhile, Kohima Law college students’ union (KLCSU) president Vitoka K Aye and general secretary Medochutuo Kiewhuo informed that the union would hold dharna at its college near Raj Bhavan road with the rest of the other students of the state from 10am to 12 noon.

Girls trafficked from Delhi; CM urged to act PANAJI, JUL 6 (IANS): An anti-trafficking NGO in Goa has urged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to act against an organised trafficking network in the national capital involved in trafficking girls and women for commercial sexual exploitation to Goa. In a letter to Kejriwal, Arun Pandey of Anyay Rahit Zindagi (ARZ) has said that a large section of the girls and women rescued from “massage parlours” in Goa were trafficked from Delhi after being picked up from states like West Bengal, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur by promising them well-paying jobs. “We believe that trafficking cannot be controlled unless there is collaboration between government and non-government agencies in source, transit and destination areas,” the letter said.

“The agencies in source, transit and destination needs to exchange information, and collaborate to prevent trafficking; protect and rehabilitate those who are trafficked and prosecute those involved in trafficking of girls for commercial sexual exploitation,” Pandey said in his letter to Kejriwal.

ARZ is a nodal agency appointed by the anti-human trafficking unit of Goa Police and is involved in debriefing and counselling women rescued by the police in raids on brothels and massage parlours, many of which according to Pandey, masquerade as prostitution hubs.

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Oil adulteration racket kingpins are also SK oil agents: ACAUT DIMAPUR, JUL 6 (NPN): Media Cell of ACAUT Nagaland expressed shock that out of six alleged kingpins of fuel adulteration three were also SKO agents such as- Dinanath, Srikanth and Umesh who were operating under Power of Attorney.

Citing sources with the F&CS department, ACAUT said SK(Superior Kerosene) oil were “awarded” to these same persons “ for decades” without transparent and open tendering process.

Due to it, ACAUT said, it was not surprising that out of 14 lakh litres of SKO issued as monthly quota to Nagaland, several lakh litres were diverted to black market

and utilized for adulteration of fuel. Highlighting its point, ACAUT provided the following table of list of SK Oil agents in Nagaland.

(See table) Further, ACAUT pointed out that the pumps /fuel outlets were also distributing points for SK Oil and in most cases, fuel outlet owners end up as SK Oil agents.

Also clarifying on the issue, ACAUT Nagaland said Lalmohan, who is proprietor of five petrol pumps is not the owner of any of the six fuel adulteration units busted on June 27 and so there was no reason to believe that his outlets were selling adulterated fuel “unless proven oth-

List of SK Oil Agents in the State

Power of attorney holder Srikanth Prasad

Dinanath Prasad

Umesh Nirmal Jain

SK Oil Agency

Remarks

1. RBCAgency, Dimapur (near Railway station) 1. Lim Agency, Wokha 2. ZTPA, Phek 3. Kiphire Oil Agency, Kiphire 4. Meren Agency, Changtongya, Mokokchung covering Longleng too.

Owner of busted fuel adulteration unit/s and 4 fuel outlets

D. Angami, Medziphema 1. Jalukie Agency (B. Zeliang) 2. RBC Agency, Zunheboto NSC, 6th Mile, Dimapur

Owner of busted fuel adulteration unit/s and owner of 7 fuel outlets Owner of busted fuel adulteration unit/s and atleast 1 fuel outlet Nil Nil Nil

Lal Mohan Phulchand&Trilok Chand PCTC, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur Nil (PCTC) Ajay Auto Agency, Gologhat Sumit Jain Nil Road, Dimapur

SRF activists surrender before KU DIMAPUR, JUL 6 (NPN): Konyak conclave involving Konyak Union (KSU), Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK), after holding a series of meetings on Sovereign Republic of Freeland (SRF) issues, had on July 5, 2016 meeting at Mon town “finally and peacefully settled the issues”.

In a press release, KU president Manlip Konyak and assistant general secretary M. Sheiching Konyak said the meeting “successfully culminated” after the two main Sovereign Republic of Freeland activists “accepted to surrender unconditionally” before the KU. The two have been identified as Hejei Konyak, son of Mankang Konyak of Chen Moho village and Panglei Konyak, son of Longpai Konyak of T/ Chingkho village.

According to KU, the “act of pledge” was witnessed by both the presidents of Totok Chingkho union and Chen area union. The union

stated that another two enrolled members L. Langjun Konyak, son of late Longshah Konyak and Wanpa Konyak, son of late Tonching Konyak hailing from Chi village had voluntarily surrendered before KU. I n th i s r eg a r d , th e Konyak Union has welcomed the “right decision undertaken by the four renegades” and returning in to the established institution of the Konyak society.

KU, on behalf of all the Konyak frontal organizations, has also extended “deep regrets and apology” for the “infliction of trauma” caused upon the innocent family members and villagers of the “two precious Konyak souls” while on its quest for safeguarding the interest of the Konyak under “one uniform code”.

The Konyak Union at the same time has directed all the village councils to immediately “clear out” their report on the involvement of its citizen in the SRF. It

further directed all individual to immediately denounce its involvement by surrendering voluntarily before any harsh measure/step was declared by the union.

“Hence, all Konyak renegades/traitors are warned to immediately surrender their Identity card to the office of the Konyak Union (KU) without delay, the union said and cautioned that it would not tolerate any individual who failed to adhere to its directives.

Meanwhile, Konyak Union has expressed appreciation to the entire Konyak populace especially the village councils of Chen Moho and T/Chingkho for their cooperation “in eradicating those element in the interest of the community” and appealed to all the Konyak villages to follow the same example.

The union also extended appreciation to all the Konyak stakeholders, all the KU unit presidents and general public of Mon town for their cooperation.

NGRC-I CU backs ACAUT on adulteration issue Panel to examine feasibility of changing financial year cycle

DIMAPUR, JUL 6 (NPN): Nagaland Government Registered Class-I Contractors Union (NGRC-I CU) has fully backed ACAUT Nagaland on the issue of fuel adulteration racket busted recently and reaffirmed that ACAUT’s allegation was a “fact” and “True”.

Stating this, NGRC-1 CU president Seyiekuolie and general secretary L. Phukharo Shohe asserted that contractors suffered most when engines of vehicles and machineries including tipper trucks, JCB and latest machinery and equipments used in construction last for hardly seven years instead of 15 years due to adulterated fuel.

They also said while a litre of fuel gave 16 kilometers mileage, adulterated fuel gave only 10 kms and kerosene in adulterated fuel causes engines to seize.

N G RC - I C U s u p p o r t e d ACAUT’s demand arrest and filing of FIRs against adulteration kingpins such as - Lalmohan Choudhary, Srikanth Prasad, Dinanath Prasad and Umesh.

The union also held the department of Food and Civil Supplies (F&CS) responsible for diversion of lakhs of litres of kerosene

to the black market and used to adulterated fuel.

NGRC-I CU said that SKO allotments to various districts by both Assam Oil Division and Marketing Division were made to the same firm/agency for many years to the following: 1. Dimapur– AAA, RBCA, PCTC, NSC & D. Angami I Mdzp 2. Kohima– RBCE & K. Agency 3. Wokha– Lim Agency & Yanthan Agency 4. Mokokchung– P.I. Agency, RBCA & Meren Agency CTN 5. Kiphire– Kiphire Oil Agency 6. Tuensang– RBCA 7. Mon– NAFC Agency 8. Zunheboto– RBCA 9. Phek– ZTPA, KPA Kikruma 10. Pfutsero-- & KTA 11. Peren– B. Zeliang The union questioned as to why allocations were given to the same firm/agency for the past several years and some of which are owned by top politicians while SKO allocated were managed by persons such as –Lalmohan Choudhary, Srikanth Prasad, Dinanath Prasad,

Umesh, Sumit/Kailash/Nirmal/ Raju/Devender Kumar Jain, Lal Chand, Jugal Sharma etc. It also asked where the remaining SKO allotted to other districts went to?

NGRC-I CU strongly demanded that the state government adopt implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer in Kerosene (DBTK) for reform in Kerosene subsidy regime and so as to end the adulterationi racket.

It also referred to a letter written by the ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on January 4,2016 to all chief secretaries and administrators, that there was evidence that some part of Kerosene allocated were being diverted. The union also pointed out that there had been a major increase in power supply to villages and so under the ‘Give Back” scheme of the government of India, nearly 50 lakh LPG connectioins were released to the poor . Such measures had reduced demand for kerosene for lighting and cooking purposes. The Union opined that such a scheme indicated a potential for Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) for genuine beneficiaries and preventing illegal diversion.

erwise”.

ACAUT said that similarly, the same applied to Nirmal Jain, PCTC and Sumit Jain who should not be linked with the six adulteration units busted.

It demanded that police and state government immediately probe link between SK Oil agents and overall fuel adulteration issue since it involved diversion of SK Oil for adulteration purpose.

The “non-transparency” in awarding SK Oil license for the past ten to fifteen years was the main reason why adulteration was taking place and for which the state government was chiefly responsible, said ACAUT.

NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (AGENCIES): The Centre has set up a committee to examine the feasibility of changing the financial year from its existing April-March cycle. The committee will examine if there would be any benefit in shifting to a different cycle and report its findings by December, the Finance Ministry has said.

The committee will be headed by former CEA Shankar Acharya, and will include former Cabinet Secretary KM Chandrasekhar, former Tamil Nadu Finance Secretary PV Rajaraman and Rajiv Kumar, a fellow of the Centre for Policy Research.

The Finance Ministry in a notification said the committee would examine the “desirability and feasibility” of having a new financial year cycle.

The committee will have to provide a reasoning for its recommendation, from the point of view of correct estimation of the receipts and expenditure of the Central and state governments.

The committee would also have to state the likely effect of its recommendation on the different agricultural crop periods and the relationship of the financial year to the working season.

Besides, the committee will also have to

analyse its impact on businesses, taxation systems and procedures, statistics and data collection and the convenience of the legislatures for transacting budget work. The committee will further have to provide the government with the genesis of the current financial year and the studies made in the past on the desirability of change in financial year.

“The Committee may, after due examination of all relevant factors, recommend the date for commencement of the financial year which in its view is the most suitable for the country,” the notification said.

In case a change in the financial year is recommended, the Committee may also work out modalities for effecting the change, which would include appropriate timing of change, determination of a transitional period, the change in tax laws during the transitional period. It will also have to work out modalities for the amendments that may be required in various statues and changes in the coverage of the recommendations of the Finance Commission.

The committee may interact with experts, institutions, and government departments for framing its report, the notification said.

‘Comprehensive consultations needed on UCC’ NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (IANS): New Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday that “comprehensive consultations” were required before taking steps towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Prasad made the comments after taking charge of the Law Ministry following the Tuesday reshuffle by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the council of ministers.

He said there would be “comprehensive consultations with all the stakeholders” before moving towards the UCC. Pointing out that right now the issue of UCC was being examined by the Law Commission, Prasad said Article 44 of the Constitution mandated a common civil code.

Article 44, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, says: “The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.” Describing himself as an “old hand” in the Ministry of Law and Justice, Prasad said this was his third stint, first being as a Minister of State in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government and then when Modi took office in May 2014.

He said the government favoured strengthening the justice delivery system, transparency in the appointment of judges and their fast tracking, upholding the independence of judiciary and working in harmony with it and granting citizenship rights to Hindu migrants from Bangladesh.

Dismissing any confrontation with the judiciary on framing a procedure for appointing judges to the higher judiciary, Prasad said the appointment of judges should be quick and done in a transparent manner. People “competence and integrity” must occupy the high judicial positions, he said.

“I don’t contemplate confrontation on the drafting of the memorandum of procedure for the appointment of judges. We look forward to work in harmony.”

Responding to a question on judicial activism often flagged by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Prasad said an independent judiciary was an important facet of the State.

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DAO Wokha conducts trg on EIL, oil palm plantation

Farmers after Integrated Pest Management in L.Yanthung village.

DIMAPUR: District Agriculture Office (DAO) Wokha conducted an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training programme on June 30 at L.Yanthung village.

The programme was conducted with the aim to educate the farmers for proper identification and monitoring of pests and to manage them before they reach Economic Injury

Level (EIL). During the programme, Agriculture Officer (AO) Eyingo Tungoe spoke on the objective of Farmers Field School (FFS) and role of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) while ballot box test of farmer’s knowledge, identification of pest, defenders and their feeding capacity was done

by A.O Mhathung Odyuo.

The programme was

chaired by AFA Nzanbemo T Erui. Rotenticide and Kits were distributed to 24 farmers who has registered for FFS Earlier, DAO Wokha also organized a training programme on oil palm cultivation on June 7 at Meriyan community hall. In the programme, official from directorate of agriculture DDA, Alet Hansing informed that oil palm was

introduced in Nagaland in 2014-15 after MoU was signed between Shivasis oil palm private limited and department of Agriculture. He also appraised the farmers about the origin and present market values of oil palm. Hansing also informed the farmers that a separate grower’s card would be provided to all the registered growers which would be linked with their bank account for marketing of their produce.

Resource person A.O Mhathung spoke on the package and practices of oil palm cultivation. Thereafter an interaction session between the resource person, officials and the beneficiaries was made.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by agriculture officer Eyingo Tungoe while introductory speech was delivered

by DAO Wokha C Peter Yanthan and vote of thanks was delivered SMS Rose Mary.

Altogether, 45 beneficiaries from Tsungza, Meriyan, L. Yanthung and Totsu village attended the training programme.

FGN Zeliangrong region condemns ‘life attempt’ DIMAPUR: FGN Zeliangrong region has vehemently condemned the “assassination bid” on one of its member on the night of June 30 at secretariat colony Kohima.

In a press release, FGN Zelinagrong region, Makhom sub-region, Razoupeyu, K. James alleged that on that fateful night at around 8 pm, “midan peyu of Zeliangrong Region (FGN) and Lungthuipou brigadier 1st brigade Naga army, staying at transit camp Kohima sent his body guard in camouflage and armed with short gun 9mm” to eliminate R. Joshua leacy member FGN Zeliangrong region.

However, it was by God’s grace that the bullet fired from the weapon missed Joshua, claimed the region.

FGN Zeliangrong region has further warned that would not tolerate inhuman and “terrorist activities” and would not allowed midan peyu of Zeliangrong Region (FGN) and Lungthuipou brigadier 1st brigade Naga army to be in the national worker of FGN Zeliangrong region.

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news in brief SAUK meeting: Seyochung area union Kohima (SAUK) has convened general meeting on July 9, 10:30 a.m. at DUDA guest house Kohima. All the concern members have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANSTA Kiphire emergency meeting:

All Nagaland School Teacher’s Association (ANSTA) Kiphire unit has convened an emergency general meeting on July 11, 10 a.m. at Hopongkyu memorial hall, Kiphire.

The association has further informed all schools to send three or more teachers to attend the meeting.

ANSTA Bhandari unit meeting: All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) Bhadari unit has convened general meeting on July 8. 10 a.m. at Bhandari town. All head teachers under SDEO Bhandari have been requested to attend the meeting.

IGNOU workshop: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) workshop-II for B.Ed 2015 batch and backlog under programme study centre-2020P, Salt Christian College of teacher education, Dimapur would be conducted from 12 to 23, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All trainees enrolled to the centre have been requested to attend the workshop.

USSC 10th presidential meet: United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has informed all its federating areas and local

unions that 10th presidential meet would be held on July 15, 9 a.m. at Old Mangakhi village. All the USSC officials, presidents and general secretaries of all the areas and local unions have been informed to attend the meeting positively and reach the venue

by July 14.

Awareness prog on income declaration scheme: An awareness programme on

Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 would be organised by the office of the additional commissioner of Income tax, range – Dimapur on July 8, 10:30 a.m. at Lions Club, Dimapur. In this connection, the department has welcomed all concerned to participate in the programme.

NGBF informs: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has informed all the District GBs Associations to submit the list of GBs (both expired and retired) to avail under GBs Corpus Fund Scheme 2016 on or before July 20, 2016. NGBF has also informed all the Districts GBs Associations to submit the list of all the government appointed GBs, mentioning their name and village/colony to the office of Nagaland GB Federation and for further information contact at 9436013539, Akhu Naga, I & P Secretary, NGBF. Sahitya Sabha postponed: Sahitya Sabha meeting which was scheduled to be held on June 26, would be held on July 9, 4 p.m. at Namghar. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

SKH hiyam, tribal court dedicated in Zbto Condolence messages

Sümi Kukami (GB) Hoho and tribal court being dedicated.

DIMAPUR: Sümi Kukami (GB) Hoho (SKH) and tribal court was dedicated on July 5 at Zunheboto by Zunheboto Town Sümi Baptist Church (ZTSBC) Pastor Dr. Daniel Chishi. The programme was presided over by SKH vice

president Kashito Yepthomi, SBCZ associate pastor Vinoli M read out the scripture and prayer, SKH president Ghovito Jimo and Sumi Hoho vice president Khehoshe Yepthomi delivered short speeches while invoca-

tion prayer was pronounced

by ZTSBC music director, Mughaho Jimo.

The programme was attended by Sümi Hoho officials, Sümi Kukami Hoho executives and GBs of Zunheboto town.

Excise NC Dimapur seize drugs

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 6 (NPN): Personnel of State Excise Department (Narcotic Cell) seized 20,592 capsules of banned Spasmo proxyvon drugs worth Rs.3.8 lakh Wednesday at Chumukedima excise check gate here.

Two persons, identified as one Altaf Rahaman (28) son of Abdul Jabar of Soraching Wangna Kakching, Manipur and Firoj Khan (24) son of Abdul Basir of ‘A’ Maning Leikai Kakching Thoubal, Manipur was arrested after they were intercepted by the excise personnel from Imphal bound Dimapur bus MNO1-2088.

According to superintendent of excise (NC), S.Chanlei Angh the two accused procured the drugs from a drug dealer, Santosh at Bara bazaar, Kolkata at Rs 40,000 and was planning to sale the same at Manipur. He also said that the accused were arrested and forwarded to court booked under relevant section of drugs and cosmetic Act 1940.

The seizure was made by Chumukedima excise check gate party (narcotic cell) under the command of inspector B. Apong Phom with H/c Khriesizo and constables Khetoshe, Nem- Accused with banned drugs in Excise ao, Chumbenthung, Pangjung, Vitsathrong. custody. (NP)

BTC conducts spiritual awakening prog

Speakers of Baptist Theological College “spiritual awakening programme” .

DIMAPUR: Baptist Theological College (BTC) conducted “spiritual awakening programme” from July 1 to 3 under the theme “Make us Strong.”

Ministering the word of God, Immanuel Baptist Church, Pastor Rev. Vepocu Epao highlighted the coming of revival to Nagaland and spoke on the importance of Spiritual awakening. He stat-

ed that people need a great spiritual awakening.

He said “Theological teachers and students should commit themselves to prayer for a great revival movement to come to our land.”

Rev. Vepocu also challenged teachers and students to receive the power of God and be strong in the service of God. He also challenged believers to “empty themselves”

and be filled with the Spirit of God so that they would be strong in the Lord.

In his sermon, Yikhum Baptist Church, Pastor Zanbemo Kithan said that that Christians have to be strong because they have enemy. He also illustrated from the book of John (11:31), Revelation (11:16), Luke (10:18-19), Mathew (18:18) and 2 Corinthians (11:23).

DIMAPUR: Chozuba range Wrestling Association (CRWA) expressed pain and shock at the demise of its former president Thepule Lohe who passed away on July 3 at Bethel hospital Kohima.

In a condolence message, CRWA stated that Lt. Thepule Lohe served the association as president during 1980-1988 and the association acknowledged his contribution and guidance towards wrestling fraternity. Lt. Thepule Lohe was the present president of Chozuba range public organization (CRPO) till his last breath. The association conveyed condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed that Almighty grant the departed soul to rest in peace.

BJP Nagaland: BJP Nagaland and state president Visasolie Lhoungu in a condolence message has expressed sadness at the demise of BJP state secretary Lima Onen’s father on July 1. BJP Nagaland general secretary (media) Jaangsillung Gonmei stated that BJP Nagaland prays for the departed soul to rest in peace and comfort to the family he has left behind.

OHSS: Olympic Higher Secondary School (OHSS) Zunheboto in a condolence message has expressed profound grief at the demise of Rev. Lanu Longchar who was truly a man of God, a humble and faithful servant for the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ for decades.

OHSS in a condolence message stated that the school had the privilege of hosting him on several occasions during his gospel tours in Zunheboto district. Besides rending the hearts of both young and old alike with his steady yet commanding voice, he also set aside his precious time to pray earnestly for students, stated the message.

OHSS also extended its sympathies for the bereaved family and pray that the God of comfort and peace would continue to strengthen them.

CPO: Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) has mourned the demise of late Thepule Lohe, president, Chozuba Range Public Organization (CRPO), who passed away at Kohima on July 3 after a prolonged illness.

According to a condolence note by CPO general secretary Mutsivoyi Kotso, late Lohe was a committed and dedicated leader serving the community with his best efforts during his life time and his demise had created a big vacuum which would take time to refill it. CPO prayed that God the Almighty would grant strength and courage to the bereaved family members to bear the loss soul and prayed that his soul rest in eternal home.

S.Hukavi Zhimomi: Parliamentary secretary for jails, science and technology, S. Hukavi has expressed its great pain and sorrow over the sudden demise of Visheli wife of Lt. Ikhevi founder and proprietor of seven home school Zunheboto on June 28.

In a condolence note, Zhimomi described Visheli was a God fearing and religious minded women and also women of word who always stood up rightly for the upliftment of the society. She was a prominent mother of Zunheboto who had contributed lots in many fields. Hukavi stated that during this period of sadness his family and people of Zunheboto conveyed their deepest sympathy and condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed that departed soul rest eternal peace.

NNC/GDRN (NonAccord): NNC/GDRN (NonAccord) has mourned the death of Major. W. Shikiuba Yimchunger. NNC/GDRN described Late. Shikiuba Yim as a dedicated officer who had worked tirelessly for the national cause. It further expressed its deepest condolence to bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

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DIMAPUR: Indian Army would be conducting an ‘exservicemen rally’ at Zakhama Military Station on July 15, 10 a.m. onwards for Kohima, Phek and Kiphire districts only.

In a press release, secretary Rajya Sainik Board and director Sainik Welfare and Resettlement Nagaland, Brig KK Roy Choudhury, SM, VSM (Retd), said that the main emphasis of the Rally would be to address pension related issues, preparation of ECHS and CSD Cards, medical assistance and any other grievances of the Exservicemen fraternity. In this regard, all ex-servicemen and widows of these three districts have been invited to attend the same along with copies of PPO, Bank Pass Book and related documents. Further, all interested persons have been requested to intimate their attendance to Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, Kohima by July 9 to facilitate necessary administrative arrangement.

DIMAPUR: Training programme on “citrus orchard management, group sustenance and importance of soil health” was conducted by the office of KVK Kohima on July 5 at Henbenji Orange Orchard under Tseminyu subdivision.

The programme was chaired by K. Michael Pienyu where he highlighted some of the mandates and activities of KVK to the farmers which comprised of three technical sessions.

In the first technical session, subject matter specialist (Agri. Ext), Longma Yanger spoke on the topic “group sustenance” and highlighted the strength of unity and cooperation to the farmers for long term sustenance.

The importance of soil health and soil health card was delivered by subject matter specialist (Soil Conservation) Zhiete who encouraged the farmers to go for soil testing before taking up any farming

Salesian Province of Dimapur organized workshop on youth ministry animated by Fr. Glenford Lowe Sdb for the young Salesian priests. Workshop was conducted from June 30 July 2 at Don Bosco Institute of Development and Leadership (DBIDL) Dimapur.

9 A. R., with the initiative of Major Rahul of D-Coy, Pfutsero, and CMO Lt. Col. S. Chongtham (5 Sector HQ) free medical health camp was held on July 2 at Pfutseromi village, Phek. Altogether 100 patients were treated and free medicines were distributed to them.

Sangtam Baptist church Tuensang town (SBCTT) conducted the Vacation bible school from June 27 to July 3 with the theme ‘sing for joy’ at SBCTT. Altogether, 600 children attended the VBS and blessed through the participation of the event.

Farmers after the training at Henbenji Orange Orchard under Tseminyu sub-division.

activity. In the last technical session, subject matter specialist (Plant Protection), K. Michael Pienyu delivered a lecture on orange orchard management and emphasised

the farmers to always used certified planting materials.

He also discussed at length about the management practices of pests and diseases of Orange and also other fac-

tors which leads to Citrus Decline (Dieback/Necrosis).

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks

by Keyhon Cheng on behalf of the trainees.

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KOHIMA, JUL 6 (NPN): Three-day phonetics training for government school teachers in collaboration with Jolly Phonics U.K. organized by directorate of school education Kohima concluded on Wednesday at Zonal council hall Kohima.

Addressing the trainees as guest of honour, additional secretary to the government of Nagaland, Kevishe

highlighted the importance of conducting such trainings for the teachers.

He said the training has “opened the eyes” on the importance of phonetic which “our” people were not aware of.

Stating that “English grammar” was about correct writing and speaking, Kevishe said education was incomplete without correction pronunciation.

Asserting that educational system in the state

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should also change with time, he said it needs to improve starting from the grass-root level.

Kevishe then added that quality or complete education could be achieved by learning phonetics which he termed as the “other side of the coin in education.”

H e t h e n ex p r e s s e d gratitude to the management of Jolly Phonics U.K. and the resource person Shainaz Jussa for the free phonetics text book to all

the government schools in Nagaland.

Kevishe informed that the department has agreed in principle to continue with such training frequently in the coming days.

Jo l ly P h o n i c s p r o fessional trainer resource person Shainaz Jussa in her brief address said right phonetics was necessary for the students from the young age.

To be successful in this mission, Shainaz Jussa said

the students need trained teachers and government support.

In the prog ramme, Moayangla shared the experiences on behalf of Dimapur teachers and Abodi Neikha shared on behalf of Kohima district teachers.

The valedictory programme was chaired by Vilvino.

More than 50 government primary teachers participated from Dimapur and Kohima districts.

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Id-ul-Fitr greetings

DIMAPUR: As Muslims around the world celebrate Id-ul-Fitr, various organisations across the state have wished the community on the occasion.

MCD: Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) has extended Idd greetings to all the citizens of Nagaland on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr on July 7. MCD wished that the festival would bring lots of joy and happiness to the society as the holy month of prayer and fasting comes to an end with the celebration of Idd. Teh council has also thanked all the community members for peacefully observing the Holy month of Ramzan and pray to almighty Allah to usher a new era of prosperity, peace and unity and universal brotherhood among the different sections of people living in Nagaland.

DDCF: Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) has extended Idd greetings to the Muslim community of Nagaland on the occasion of the celebration of Id-ul- Fitr after completion of a successful month of ‘Ramazan’. DDCF also hoped that the Almighty may shower His blessings on the citizens of Nagaland on this auspicious occasion, so that peace, tranquillity and unity prevail in the society.

KMC: Kohima Masjid Committee (KMC) has extended heartiest greeting “eid

mubarak” to all the people of Nagaland along with the rest of the world. The festival of EID, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the month of fasting and is a festival celebrated with lot of zeal where differences or enmity are forget and forgiven.

KMC has also also informed that the festival Eid-ul-Fiter Namaz would be held at Assam Rifle Ground Kohima on July 7, 9 a.m.

NPF Minority Wing: NPF minority Wing has extended greetings to the Muslim community of Nagaland and neighbouring areas on the happy and auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. NPF minority wing, further hoped that the occasion would be herald of sustained peace, progress, prosperity and happiness, amongst all.

RCD: Rotaract Club of Dimapur (RCD) has extended greetings to the Muslim community of Dimapur in particular and Nagaland in general a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak. RCD hoped that the festival would bring happiness and joy.

DBS: Dimapur Bangali Samaj (DBS) has extended heartiest greetings to Muslim brethren on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. DBS wished that the festival would usher in harmony, peace and progress for all.

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Dimapur: Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang would be gracing a two-day workshop on “Disaster Risk Reduction” (DRR) on climate change on July7-8 at Capital Convention Hall, Kohima.

More condole demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu DIMAPUR: Organisations and individuals have mour ned the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu who passed away on June 28 at New Delhi after prolonged illness.

DSTH: Dimapur Sumi Totimi Hoho (DSTH) has mour ned the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In condolence message, the Hoho said late Swu would be remembered as God fearing and undisputed leader in the history of Naga political struggle. Dimapur Sumi Totimi Hoho has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Prayer and healing centre, Ayinato: Prayer and healing centre, Ayinato has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, the centre described late Swu as a great, dynamic and God fearing spiritual leader who lived and worked for the cause of Naga nations.

Prayer and healing centre, Ayinato has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NWU: Naga Women’s Union (NWU) has mourned

at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, the union said late Swu was a man of God who stood firm in his conviction, commitment, dedication and sacrifice in the struggle of the Naga movement which would continue to inspire the Naga people.

Naga Women’s Union said the legacy he has left behind would always be remembered and cherished.

LVC: Longkhum Village Council (LVC) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, Council said the contribution for the struggle of Naga sovereignty made by late Swu would be cherished. Longkhum Village Council has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NSUK: Naga Students Union Kolkata (NSUK) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, Naga Students Union Kolkata said Nagas have a lost a visionary leader but yet his legacy would be remembered in the days to come.

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Association (GBWA) of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. Nocte Chief Council and GBs Welfare Association have further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

SATWO: Sumi Aphuyemi Teachers Welfare Organization (SATWO) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, SATWO described late Swu as man with great vision who walked for it by living an examplanary life. SATWO further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

DNSU: Diphupar Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, DNSU said the struggle and commitment delivered by late Swu would not go in vain and the service rendered towards the Naga cause would be cherished. DNSU has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Cathedral Junior Youth Association jubilee choir after the celebration.

DIMAPUR: Cathedral Junior Youth Association celebrated its 25 years of its existence from June 25-26.

To mark the occasion, a solemn Eucharistic jubilee mass was celebrated on the June 26, with Rev. Fr. Nei-

salhou Carolus as the main celebrant.

The jubilee mass was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. John MP, Rev. Fr. R. Fernandes and Rev. Fr. George Rino.

After the mass, a short felicitation programme was

held to acknowledge the former office bearers with mementoes and certificates.

Jubilee meal followed the felicitation programme.

Earlier, on June 25, jubilee plaque was unveiled and blessed by Bishop of Kohima

Rt. Rev. James Thoppil. A talk on “relationship” was delivered by Rev. Fr. Anand Pereira SJ, which was followed by ‘jubilee gala’, where the members exhibited their talents.

To celebrate the jubilee

meaningfully, the members prepared themselves well with the sacrament of reconciliation.

Rev. Fr. Lawrence Khing prepared the members with his reflection for the sacrament and adoration.

GBUD endorses ACAUT demand on fuel racket issue

DIMAPUR: GB’s Union Dimapur (GBUD) has extended support to the demand raised by ACAUT to cancel permits of the fuel outlets allegedly found selling adulterated fuel saying it should be seriously considered so that people would desist from such crime in the future.

In a press release, GBUD general secretary Yeheto Zhimomi

and finance secretary W. Kholie Kapfo also lauded ACAUT and Dimapur district administration for busting fuel adulteration racket within Dimapur district. GBUD also mentioned that because of such racket thousands of vehicle engines have been damaged (condemned) making huge losses in terms of economy.

It also stated that those people involved in the racket should be made accountable so that justice would prevail, thereby making people content in the rule of law.

The union has urged upon the district administration to take stern action against the unscrupulous persons who have been involved in the racket.

NSS SCHE, GHSS Chumu conduct ‘cleanliness drive’

GBUD has also urged upon the right thinking citizen and organization to strongly condemn such acts.

GBUD further reminded the general public especially GBs to be vigilant against anti social elements and communicate to the administration and law enforcing agencies to curb crimes in Dimapur.

GSKS Kohima informs

DIMAPUR: Gorkha Sahitya Kala Sanstha (GSKS) Kohima has convened its 202nd Adi Kabi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya birth anniversary celebration on July 13, 4 p.m. at Gorkha Public Panchayat Hall, Chandmari, Kohima.

During the celebration, it has been informed that GSKS would also felicitate HSLC and HSSLC toppers and distinction holder from Gorkha Students of Kohima district. GSKS has informed meritorious students to submit their mark sheets to its literary secretary,

D.N.Pradhan (9856259470), assistant secretary Shankar Rai (9436435306) and Jeevan Deep Gurung (9856477258) on or before July 10. All NGOs executive members and general public have been invited to be part of the programme. GSKS further informed that in commemoration of the celebration, poem recitation and art competition would be organized on July 10, 10 a.m. at GPPK Hall, Chandmari. Interested members of the community have been requested to participate in the competition.

(L-R) Students and others after the cleanliness drive at Salesian College. Students and others carrying out cleanliness drive at GHSS Chumukedima.

DIMAPUR: Students of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) and Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) conducted separate “cleanliness drive” on July 6 and July 5 respectively.

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culcate the importance and value of keeping the surrounding clean, the NSS of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), Dimapur conducted social work in and around the college campus on Wednesday. Quoting the motto of the NSS, “Not me,

but you,” Fr. Dr. Polycarp Xalxo, the principal, said “one must imbibe the culture of hard work and learn to give voluntary service to the society.” It was co-ordinated

by Dr. Avinuo Chupuo and Lomi Sema in which about 90 members participated.

GHSS Chumu: Students of GHSS Chumukedima and youth wing of The Watchman (The Jesus Brigade) jointly conducted cleanliness drive at the school campus on July 5 as part of The Watchman’s campus ministry.

During the programme,

Carin Khieya gave a short demonstration and tips on first aid and Reverend Ravi Agarwal ministered the word of God by sharing his testimony, being the first pastor from the Marwari community in Nagaland.

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students of class 7 from 12 cleaned all the classrooms, surroundings etc. and also planted medicinal trees.

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Governor P.B. Acharya lighting the lamp in the function in Mumbai on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR, JUL 6: Governor of Assam and Nagaland P.B. Acharya was felicitated by Assam Bhawan Mumbai, Indian National Fellowship Centre (INFC), Assam Association Mumbai, Naga Students Union Mumbai and Shreemoyee Asomiya Mahila Samiti Mum-

bai at a solemn function held at Swatantryaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak auditorium at Shivaji Park, Dadar (W) Mumbai on Wednesday.

The programme was chaired by Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh, vice chancellor, Mumbai University and was

attended by a host of dignitaries from across Mumbai.

The artistes from North East Zonal Cultural Centre (NEZCC) showcased the cultural richness of the North East by their spectacular performances alongside local artistes from the Assam Association

Mumbai. Governor AcharyA urged upon the people of the NE States living in Mumbai to participate hand in hand with different agencies and come up with initiatives for the Development of the North Eastern Region.

He referred to them as a storehouse of immense potentialities who can bring about a positive change in the development of the country.

He also urged upon the august gathering with was attended by different business houses, journalists, people from the world of art, culture and sports to make a serious effort for the development of the North Eastern States of India without which we cannot consider ourselves to be doing justice to the country at large.

Acharya participated in a interactive session with the audience and answered questions relating to valid subjects relating to the North East with special emphasis on the states of Assam and Nagaland.

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HDFC bank loot: three arrested IMPHAL JUL 6 (IANS): Three of the six persons who looted the HDFC Bank in Thoubal district on Monday have been arrested, and Rs 8.55 lakh in cash and 2 kg of gold ornaments recovered from them, Manipur Police said on Wednesday. Police sources told IANS that the identity and particulars of the remaining accused persons would be made known shortly. Police said: “On Monday, six persons brandishing knives raided the bank and first overpowered two bank guards and then herded them in a room along with other bank employees. The bank is located along the highway at Thoubal Athokpam. They fled with cash and gold ornaments. We are interrogating the arrested persons and it is too early to say whether any insider was involved.”

HDFC Bank branch manager T. Dion Maram, who lodged a formal complaint in this regard, said: “Rs 1 crore in cash and gold ornaments valued at Rs 2.50 crore were taken away.”

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Hospital ransacked after woman’s death IMPHAL, JUL 6: Family members and relatives of a 34-yearold woman, who died after giving birth to a baby at RIMS hospital in Imphal on early hours of Wednesday, ransacked furniture on the A-block of the hospital, holding the doctors responsible for the death. Thokchom Kheroda Devi, wife of Th Somerendro Singh of Khurai Kongpal in Imphal East, died early morning around 4.30 a.m. She was admitted to the hospital on Monday. She gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday, but her condition deteriorated due to profuse bleeding. On Tuesday evening, she was shifted to ICU ward in a critical condition.

Doctors declared her dead in the early hours of Wednesday.

Her body was shifted to morgue of the hospital after family refused to accept demanding befitting action against the doctors and staffs after an inquiry into the cause of death. Alleging that she was not given proper medical attention in time by the doctors attending her, relatives along with locals gheraoed the hospital’s administrative block and ransacked it. (Correspondent)

L. Yanthung Village Gate constructed under BRGF 2014-15, inaugurated by Y. Chimoklemba BDO, Wozhuro and dedicated by Yizanbemo Pastor L. Yanthung Baptist Church on 28th May 2016.

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HTL to move SC against Bodo Accord

DIPHU, JUL 6: Hill Tribal’s League (HTL), an umbrella organisation of 30 civil bodies of Assam’s Karbi Anglong district has decided to move Supreme Court for scrapping of clause 8 of Bodo Accord signed between the officials of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), State Home Department and representatives of Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) in 2003. This was decided by the HTL in an emergency meeting held at Karbi Lammet Amei (KLA) office in Diphu on Tuesday. The meeting chaired by its president Khorsing Teron also demanded publication of electoral roll of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) in English instead of Assamese language. The HTL will also submit a memorandum to Karbi Anglong DC in this connection. (Correspondent)

Mizoram to initiate talks with HPC(D)

AIZAWL, JUL 6 (PTI): Mizoram government will soon initiate talks with the militant outfit Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic), state Home Minister R Lalzirliana said on Wednesday. “The government will soon communicate with the HPC(D) leaders so that we can begin negotiations expeditiously,” Lalzirliana told reporters here.

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The Kithagha Service Union congratulates Mr. Peter K. Rengma on being promoted to the post of Director, Soil & Water Conservation Department, Nagaland.

The Union prays that God Almighty bless him with wisdom and knowledge to shoulder the responsibilities and continue to work for the welfare of the people.

The Union further wishes him success in his future endeavour.

We the Vekuho New Village Council with immense pride and honour extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Bapeto K. Shohe s/o Mr. & Mrs. Khetoi Khutoli Shohe for securing 10/10 CGPA in Class X from Delhi Public School, Dimapur.

With sincere prayer the council on behalf of all the Vekuhomi further wishes him success and more achievement in his future endeavour.

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The Chizami Welfare Organization Kohima (CWOK) heartily congratulates our senior members on being promoted to their respective posts as mentioned below:1. Mr. Kedukhwe Chirhah, Joint Secretary, Geology & Mining.

2. Mr. Welhitsolo T. Mero, Dy. Secretary, New & Renewable Energy 3. Mr. Lhiwete Chirhah, Dy. Secretary, Economics & Statistics 4. Mr. Wepu Thopi, Dy. Secretary, Home (Pol) The CWOK further wishes them success and prays that God grant them wisdom and good health as they continue to serve the government and the people in their new and higher posts.

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The Wokha District Lotha Women Sports Association would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following individuals and groups for their contribution in various ways towards the construction of the daily market footsteps initiated by the Wokha District Lotha women sports Association on 24th and 25th June 2016.

16. Yanpvutsson Ezung 1. Deputy Commissioner. Wokha 2. Superintendent of Police; Wokha 17. Thungchamo Murry 18. James Tungoe 3. Daily market Union 19. Mhonlumo Kikon 4. Spirit of faith Church; Wokha 20. Rithungo Jami 5. S. Aben Ngullie 21. Nzothung Humtsoe 6. Renchio Patton 22. Santosh Glass 7. Mrs. Thungchamo Tsanglao 23. Chichamo Tsanglao 8. Renphamo Yanthan 24. Balaji 9. Abemo Ezung 25. Mhonbemo Murry 10. Nchumbemo Murry 26. Timothy Kikon 11. Humri Bakery 27. Khonthungo Kikon 12. Dr. Oren Ezung 13. Lt. Col (Rtd.) S.Y. Lotha, Dy. Kilonser 28. Echungo Ezung F/E & CAO Kyong Region 29. Hayithung Tungoe 14. Yanithung Lotha 30. Rabenthung Shitiri 15. Zubemo Lotha

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The entire community of the Dimapur Area N. Longidang Union express our immense joy and take great pride in congratulating Ms. L. Mhono Ngullie D/o. Mr. M. Lichamo Ngullie who had secured a position as a Specialise Officer, Union Bank of India, Kolkata through a Central Examination conducted by the Institute of Banking and Personal Selection (IBPS). The Union also wishes her good fortune and health as she discharge her duties.

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HAFLONG, JUL 6 (AGENCIES): Movement of passenger trains through Lumding-Silchar hill section of NF Railway, which has been temporarily suspended since May 16, is likely to resume soon, senior railway officials informed here on Wednesday. Rail communication to Barak Valley and Tripura has been snapped since May 16, after landslides triggered by heavy downpour at Mrigendisa in Dima Hasao district in the Lumding-Silchar hills section blocked the tracks. Railway engineers and workers are engaged in clearing the debris. Train services on this route remained uncertain because of inclement weather conditions. A group of engineers has been working war footing to restor the track and finally the track was restored on Wednesday afternoon.

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Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

(L): Ravishankar Prasad is greeted by MoS P. P. Chaudhary as he takes charge at his office.

(R): Smriti Irani leaves her office after taking charge of the textiles ministry. (PTI) NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (PTI): Several ministers including Smriti Irani, who was shunted out from HRD to Textiles ministry, Wednesday took charge of their new ministries and promised to work for development, streamlining justice delivery system, early passage of GST bill and ensuring speedy implementation of projects.

Apart from Smriti, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ananth Kumar took over as Law and Parliamentary Affairs ministers respectively.

Prakash Javedekar, the lone promotee who was given HRD ministry in the reshuffle of the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, is scheduled to take up his new position tomorrow.

Talking to reporters here, he asserted that dialogue is the

key to avoid agitations and that education is not a subject for party politics.

“I am a product of student agitation, so we will always talk with everybody. So with dialogues in place, there will be no necessity of agitation,” Javadekar said. Putting up a brave face, Irani, whose shifting is being seen as demotion, played down her portfolio change with a popular line of a Hindi movie song, “Kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna.”

“I am happy that I have been given an opportunity especially when a special package (of Rs 6,000 crore for the apparel segment) has been announced for the sector. This signifies that my party and especially the Prime Minister has faith that I have the capac-

Panel to look into employees’ demands on Pay Commission

NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (PTI): A high-level committee will soon be set up to look into issues raised by various unions of central government employees on pay scales and other recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.

“A new high-level committee will soon be set up to look into the grievances raised by the employee unions,” a top government official told PTI. Expressing dissatisfaction over the recommendations of the Pay Commission, various central government employees’ unions have threatened to go

on an indeifinite strike from July 11.

Earlier in the day, representatives of various unions met Home Minister Rajnath Singh for deliberations over their concerns after which the government termed the talks as “positive”.

Today’s was the second meeting the employees’ unions had with the government on the issue. Earlier, they had met the Group of Ministers chaired by Singh on June 30. The GoM includes Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Govt to take appropriate action against Zakir Naik, says Rijiju

NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (IANS): The government on Wednesday indicated it was contemplating action against controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who was followed by militants who killed 20 persons in Dhaka’s Holey Artisan Bakery on July 1.

It was a “matter of law” and the agencies concerned will take “appropriate action”, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju told reporters here. “We will give all kind of support, whatsoever, in matters related to terrorism,” he said. Asked if the government planned to ban the preacher, as some other countries have already done, the minister said: “It’s not wise on part of the minister to make announcements about actions likely to be taken.” Naik, founder of Mumbai-based Islamic Research Foundation, is banned in the United Kingdom and Canada for his hate speeches aimed against other religions.

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ity to implement the roadmap that was projected through the Cabinet for the rest of the country,” Irani said.

Taking up his new assignment, Prasad emphasised that he will strive to find a “common ground” between the government and the judiciary on the issue of appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and high courts.

The remarks assume significance in the backdrop of government making efforts to iron out differences with the Supreme Court collegium on the memorandum of procedure (MoP) -- a document which guides the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.

“We will be consulting, we will be meeting in an effort to find a common ground on the issue of judicial appoint-

ments... There is need to work in harmony...We respect the independence of the judiciary,” he told reporters here. Other ministers included M J Akbar, Anil Madhav Dave and Santosh Gangwar, Rajen Gohain who assumed office as Ministers of State for External Affairs, Environment, Finance and Railways respectively.

Taking over as Information and Broadcasting minister from his Cabinet colleague Arun Jaitley, M Venkaiah Naidu justified the latest expansion of Union council of ministers, saying 78 ministers for a country as large and diverse as India is certainly not large, rebutting opposition’s charge of “maximum government, minimum governance”.

Lauding Modi, Naidu said he is the “hope of the nation” and after long time there is a combination of stable government and able leader.

Claiming that the whole country is in favour of GST, Ananth Kumar, who has got Parliamentary Affairs ministry in addition to existing Chemicals & Fertilisers portfolio, said passage of this “very important” bill will be his priority for which government will talk to all political parties.

“GST is a very important bill. The whole country is in favour of passing this bill as early as possible. We will talk, discuss and request all political parties that this bill should be passed in this session (Monsoon), so that it can be implemented as early as possible,” he told reporters after assuming his new charge. Gangwar too expressed confidence of getting the muchdelayed GST Bill passed in the

upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament.

Gangwar, who was yesterday shifted from the Textiles Ministry to the all-important Finance Ministry, assumed charge along with Arjun Ram Meghwal, who has also been made a Minister of State in the Finance Ministry.

Asserting that development and environment go together and are “not against” each other, Dave said all projects undertaken by his predecessor will continue although he would take a week’s time to understand the functioning of the department.

Gohain, who is among the new faces in the Union government, said safety and security of passengers as well as expansion of rail connectivity in the entire North East will be his top priority.

“I am from North East region. These states are hilly region. So getting rail connectivity in the region is a difficult task. But our government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to provide rail connectivity to all states of North East by 2020 and we will work towards the goal,” he said.

S S Ahluwalia, the new Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, said his focus will be to accelerate development of agriculture sector and reaching out to the farmers. He also took charge as Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs.

Jayant Sinha, who was shifted from Finance Ministry, also took charge as Minister of State for Civil Aviation.

‘Suspected terrorist made, received calls from Syria, Iraq’

KOLKATA, JUL 6 (PTI): Suspected terrorist Mohammed Mosiruddin received several phone calls from Syria, Iraq and Bangladesh, investigators have claimed citing details of the call list on his mobile phone.

“It was quite surprising to see so many calls on the suspected terrorist’s mobile phone made from foreign countries.

After checking the numbers we have found that a few calls were made from Syria, some from Iraqi numbers while some were made to and received from Bangladesh also,” a CID officer told PTI. “There were calls made and received from other states of the country also. We are verifying them and trying to find out who and why the calls were made to Mosiruddin,” he said.

Asked whether any documents related to Mosiruddin’s link to Islamic State (ISIS) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were seized, the officer said, “We will not be able to divulge that but I can confirm that we have got definite clues relating to Mosiruddin’s links to the terror groups.” It was learnt that during a joint grilling session by CID, National

Investigation Agency (NIA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) sleuths, Mosiruddin has said a list of top IPS officers in the country including from West Bengal were being prepared.

“But he was mum when asked for what purpose the list was getting prepared ... We are checking whether he (Mosiruddin) was lying to confuse us or not,” he said, adding the suspected terrorist has claimed to have downloaded images of several IPS officers from the Internet also. Questioning Mosiruddin, it was found that he was back in West Bengal and was heading to his native place Labhpur in Birbhum district after six years on an “assignment” to kill someone there.

CID Wednesday arrested Kallu Sheikh and Amin Sheikh who were waiting for Mosiruddin at Burdwan station and were detained along with him on Monday night. It was being suspected that the two men were working for one of the two terror groups and were recruited by Mosiruddin.

Mosiruddin gave out names of a person, who he claimed was his handler in Hyderabad.

On the suspected terrorist’s return to Bengal, the CID officer said, “There were two purposes for which he has come back after so many years. One was to spread the tentacles of the IS and other to murder someone and for that purpose he had bought that sharp knife.”

Mosiruddin was first detained by CID officers who were following him at Amadpur in Burdwan district inside Viswabharati Fast Passenger train and then arrested at Burdwan station for his alleged links to ISIS and JMB. A 13-inch-long knife, an improvised small firearm and three rounds of bullets were seized from him. Mosiruddin was produced at a Howrah court on Wednesday and charged under the Arms Act and also with sedition. He was remanded in police custody for 14 days.

Kallu and Amin were also charged with sedition. Mosiruddin was residing in Tamil Nadu’s Tirppur district with his wife and two children for over six years. He was running a grocery shop there.

Education not a subject of party politics, says Prakash Javadekar Will have dialogue, so no necessity of agitation

NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (PTI): Asserting that dialogue is the key to avoid agitations, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar Wednesday said education is not a subject for party politics, as he replaces Smriti Irani who had a controversy-ridden tenure.

Speaking to reporters here, Javadekar said he was open to suggestions and consultations with everyone. He lauded the “good initiatives” taken by Irani and said he will also speak to her to take them forward.

“I am a product of student agitation, so we will always talk with everybody.

So with dialogues in place, there will be no necessity of agitation,” Javadekar said.

I r a n i ’s t e n u r e w a s marked by controversies including JNU row and protests in Hyderabad University following dalit scholar Rohith Vemula’s death. There have also been allegations by opposition parties of saffronisation.

“I accept this (new) responsibility humbly and I will talk to our earlier minister Murli Manohar Joshi,” he said.

Joshi, a former BJP president, is now part of Margdarshak Mandal.

The HRD minister said he believes that education should be student-centric and encourage innovation.

On the new education policy, which is being formulated by the HRD ministry

CBI brings Kejriwal’s PS, other accused face to face NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar and four others were brought face to face

by CBI officials in connection with the probe in an alleged corruption case.

Sources said on Wednesday that all the accused are being confronted with each other to unravel the conspiracy behind the alleged scam.

The evidence gathered by the CBI during the probe so far are being shown to the accused, who were also told about the alleged monetary benefits they got by engaging in alleged corrupt practices in award of Delhi Government contracts to a private firm -Endeavour Systems. Meanwhile, the agency officials claimed to have found the trail of money, which was given to the accused as bribe, the sources said.

Kumar and four others were arrested by the CBI on Monday for allegedly showing undue favours to a private company in award of government contracts worth over Rs 50 crore. They were yesterday sent to five days CBI remand by a court.

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 52 (K)/2016.

ASI. RM. N.T. Rengma & Ors ... Petitioners.

-VersusThe State of Nagaland & Ors.

…Respondents.

To,

davp 34106/11/0063/1617

1. SI. OPR. Dehtinmang Haolai, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

2. SI. TECH. Er. Katoka, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

3. SI. OPR. Kukivi Sema, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

4. SI. OPR. Sutjakai doungel, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

5. SI. OPR. Tongpang Phom, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

6. SI. OPR. Onyei, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

7. SI. OPR. N. Kapnyei Konyak, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

8. SI. OPR. Nockpai Andrew Chohwanglim, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

9. SI. TECH. Chingkim Walim, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

10. SI. OPR. L. Yiben Kikon, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

11. SI. OPR. Vungbenthung Tungoe, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

12. SI. OPR. Mahthung Murry, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

13. SI. OPR. Avika K. Labo, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

14. SI. OPR. Lita Kivigho Zhimomi, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

15. SI. OPR. Pausuigangle, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

16. SI. OPR. K. Luwang, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

17. SI. OPR. Ghunaho Zhemo, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

18. SI. OPR. Ekonbeni, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

19. SI. OPR. B. Chandeno Ezung, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

20. SI. OPR. Kelesa Khamo, C/o the Dy. Inspector General of Police (NPTO), Nagaland, Kohima.

WHEREAS the petitioners, ASI. RM. N.T. Rengma & Ors, has instituted Writ petition (Civil) No. 52 (K)/2016 jointly and severally against you for, among others, quashing and setting aside the Orders of your appointment. You are hereby summoned to appear in the Court in person or by a pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the writ petition on the day of 12th August, 2016, without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the day before mentioned the writ petition shall be heard and determined in your absence.

By order of the Court.

K-2451

Deputy Registrar (Judicial) Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench

Prakash Javadekar currently, Javadekar said it needs to become more relevant and “we have to make our education system more innovative”.

He emphasised that standard of education has to be raised.

Asked about his elevation as a Cabinet minister, Javadekar said that for taking the responsibility of HRD ministry, “you need to have a Cabinet minister. So o its a technical requirement.”

Speaking about his handling of the Environment and Forests Ministry, Javadekar said that he had always worked to empower tribals and any criticism on these aspects is misplaced.

Asked about reports of Congress’ planned agitation on the alleged dilution of Forest Rights Act, Javadekar retorted with an apparent jibe at Rahul Gandhi, asking “Has their leader returned? I don’t know. That is their internal issue.”

He added that while

political parties have a right to put forth their views and agitate, but “there is no case for any agitation (on this issue) as of now”.

Javadekar was present today when his successor Anil Madhav Dave took charge of Environment Ministry.

The officials of the Ministry had organised an event for Javadekar’s farewell and to welcome the new minister.

“We work passionately.

This is not giving any number to any minister. The whole team led by Narendra Modi called Team India is passionate and has brought a change in governance of the country.

As HRD ministry requires Cabinet rank, that’s why I was promoted,” he said.

Javadekar said that he was part of JP movement and had gone to jail.

“I was also a member of the senate of Pune University for 12 years while as deputy chairman of state planning commission in Maharashtra, I had laid emphasis on education,” he said, adding, “I have passion for education and have worked in it.”

Asked about controversies surrounding the HRD Ministry, he said that education is a national agenda and not a party agenda and everybody will work together for it.

He said that the main priority for him would be to improve the quality of education and termed it as a challenge.

Stone-pelting, clashes in parts of Kashmir on Eid

SRINAGAR, JUL 6 (PTI): The Eid festivities in parts of Kashmir were on Wednesday marred by stone-pelting and the resultant clashes, in which more than 30 people, including a senior police officer and 20 other security personnel, were injured.

Clashes took place in Safakadal near Eidgah in Srinagar and in Hyderpora on the outskirts of the city after the Eid prayers, police said.

Parts of Anantnag district and Sopore town in north kashmir’s Baramulla district also witnessed clashes after the prayers, a police official said.

Additional Superintendent of Police Mubashir Bukhari was injured when he was hit by a stone in the stomach during stonepelting at Janglat Mandi in Anantnag

district, the official said.

Four persons, including a photojournalist with a local magazine, were injured in clashes at Safakadal in Srinagar as security forces fired pellet guns and tear gas shells to disperse a stone-pelting mob, the official said.

Eyewitnesses said more than dozen protesters sustained injuries in the police action amid claims that even ordinary civilians were targeted while dealing with protesters.

Photographs showing security personnel purportedly vandalising private vehicles went viral on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in the aftermath of the clashes.

However, police officials said the forces exercised maximum restraint while dealing with the unruly mobs.

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Vol. XXVI NO. 209 Dimapur, thursday, July 7, 2016

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t was the second cabinet rejig by prime minister Narendra Modi when he inducted 19 new ministers from 10 States on July 5 and taking the total strength of his ministry to 78(including the prime minister). Modi’s dictum of “maximum governance, minimum government” may have had to be extended especially in view of the critical election in UP. A cursory look at most of the new faces indicate -five are Dalits, two are from the OBC communities and three from the Scheduled Tribes category. It is hard to avoid the impression that the appointments have a lot to do with the upcoming Assembly polls in seven states including the bell weather state of UP. Drawn from 10 states, there are three ministers each from UP and Gujarat, and one from Uttarakhand — places where elections will be held next year. The government is headed by a man who, after coming to power, dismantled the UPA’s cumbersome bureaucratic ecosystem, merged several ministries, abolished standing committees, did away with a plethora of Groups of Ministers and Empowered Groups of Ministers. These were mechanisms that served to hold up decisions rather than speeding them, and contributed to the UPA’s much-reviled policy paralysis. However, the latest expansion of the NDA government’s Cabinet indicates a submission to the compulsions of electoral politics. There were some notable surprises though not as expected.

The media speculated that minority affairs minister Najma Heptullah might be dropped. The reasons speculated were-she was not performing to expectations and that she was already past 75 by a year, which was certainly above the “under 75” criteria set by the BJP.Anyway, the speculations proved wrong as much as the one being that Smriti Irani might also be dropped. However, the media speculations were not totally wrong as perhaps some had “sources” within the BJP, to speculate.

Smriti Irani was not dropped but shunted out from the crucial HRD ministry to Textiles ministry. A junior minister Prakash Javadekar, (environment and forest) was elevated to cabinet and given the choice portfolio of HRD, held by Smriti Irani. There were certainly some who were favoured and some not favoured for whatever reasons. Jayant Sinha, son of Yashwant Sinha (seen as an Advani man) was shunted out from the finance ministry to civil aviation, despite his impressive credentials and experience as an economist. The final list, vetted

by BJP’s ideological mentor RSS, was prepared after several days of hectic parleys between the Modi, some of his senior cabinet colleagues and BJP president Amit Shah. Modi’s council now has a strength of 78, matching the number of ministers in the Cabinet headed by his predecessor Manmohan Singh. Though there are many differences between the NDA and UPA, one that stands out is Modi with a -282 absolute majority did not need to have so many ministers unlike Manmohan Singh, who was relentlessly under pressure from UPA allies. The Shiv Sena, a traditional ally, was left out indicating that things are not hunky dory between the two. Amid criticism that complex caste calculations have got precedence over the promise of a lean government focused on delivery; at the end of the day, the phrase will now have to under a change and by which a maximum government will have to deliver maximum governance.

DailyDevotion Visions Becoming Reality The parched ground shall become a pool…

—Isaiah 35:7 We always have a vision of something before it actually becomes real to us. When we realize that the vision is real, but is not yet real in us, Satan comes to us with his temptations, and we are inclined to say that there is no point in even trying to continue. Instead of the vision becoming real to us, we have entered into a valley of humiliation.

Life is not as idle ore, But iron dug from central gloom, And battered by the shocks of doom To shape and use.

God gives us a vision, and then He takes us down to the valley to batter us into the shape of that vision. It is in the valley that so many of us give up and faint. Every God-given vision will become real if we will only have patience. Just think of the enormous amount of free time God has! He is never in a hurry. Yet we are always in such a frantic hurry. While still in the light of the glory of the vision, we go right out to do things, but the vision is not yet real in us. God has to take us into the valley and put us through fires and floods to batter us into shape, until we get to the point where He can trust us with the reality of the vision. Ever since God gave us the vision, He has been at work. He is getting us into the shape of the goal He has for us, and yet over and over again we try to escape from the Sculptor’s hand in an effort to batter ourselves into the shape of our own goal.

The vision that God gives is not some unattainable castle in the sky, but a vision of what God wants you to be down here. Allow the Potter to put you on His wheel and whirl you around as He desires. Then as surely as God is God, and you are you, you will turn out as an exact likeness of the vision. But don’t lose heart in the process. If you have ever had a vision from God, you may try as you will to be satisfied on a lower level, but God will never allow it.

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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. ~ Confucius

T

he killing of dozens of people by terrorists at Dhaka is not an aberration, but the product of a committed mind that has been brainwashed by fanaticism.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is quite right when she says that this is not Islam, yet the Muslims all over must introspect why their co-religionists are striking all over and at regular intervals. Dhaka’s Information Minister Hasanul Haq has blamed Pakistan for the attack. This may well be true, but there has to be evidence. Otherwise, the criticism will be considered a part of inimical attitude by Dhaka towards Islamabad.

First in Paris, then Brussels and now Dhaka, the message is always the same. Nonbelievers have no space if they do not accept Islam as the one religion nearest to God. True, this mocks at ideologies like secularism and democracy.

But if the discipline of Islam is to be accepted, there is no place for dissent. The madrassas all over the world teach the tenets of Islam and make you remember the Koran by heart. But there is little place for science or technology.

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Bloodbath at Dhaka

India is probably the only country which has compulsorily introduced science in madrassas. But the mullahs and maulvis are not happy with this and wherever they can—in remote parts of the country—they do away with teaching in science. Of course, there are exceptions like former President Abdul Kalam and Pakistan’s A.Q. Khan.

They represent the brilliant mind behind the finished product they brought before the wider world. But the weapon they are able to anvil can be lethal and destructive.

I recall when I interviewed the Bihar-born Dr A.Q. Khan he warned me that “if you ever drive us to the wall,” as was the case when East Pakistan seceded, “we will use the Bomb straight away.” In fact, I have heard some people saying in Pakistan that they would use the Bomb first and destroy India.

But I argued with Khan that “you might destroy Northern India but that would also be the end of Pakistan. India would still be able to rebuild the country with the resources available in the south.”

It is strange that A.Q.

Khan remains a hero in Paki- it is not necessary to hijack stan, although he has sold finished nuclear weapons. All the nuclear knowhow at an that is required is access to any exorbitant price to countries civil nuclear facilities, either from North Korea to Iran. power reactors like Kanupp It is a frightening scenario, in Karachi or research centres but thanks at Trombay near to Khan, a Mumbai. There Kuldip Nayar dirty nuclecannot be any ar Bomb is a possibility any- foolproof ban on the procurewhere in the Islamic world. ment of key strategic materials Imagine also some terrorists needed for the Bomb. getting hold of the Bomb.

Countries in South Asia They can hold the world to have to come together on this ransom. specific issue and devise suitWhat happened at Dha- able steps so that this region ka was indiscriminate killing doesn’t become a hunting at the posh Gulshan restaurant ground for nuclear advenin an exclusive part of the ture. This will also involve a city earmarked for diplomats. concerted drive against the Suppose those same terrorists fundamentalists. For example, had at their disposal a dirty persons like Hyderabad-based Bomb? What could have been Owaisi who are trying to win the consequences? Instead headlines by taking a stand of a few dozen casualties which is palpably wrong but the numbers of those killed probably acceptable in the would have been in hundreds eyes of fanatics. of thousands and stretching I wish the media wouldn’t across the border. give him the publicity he is This should make the getting because his eyes are governments in South Asia fixed on the space he gets in conscious of the fact that the media. But then it is also terrorism is not now confined understandable the media to distant places in Syria and cannot ignore the provocative Yemen. ISIS is already pres- statements he makes. If we ent and it claims to have local look back at the subcontinent’s support. To build a dirty Bomb history the seeds of separation

were sown by two Lahorebased newspapers, Zimidar representing the Muslims, and Pratap, the Hindus. They incited both communities and made Hindus and Muslims feel they belonged to two separate nations.

I recall that the feeling of being different came to be cultivated at Law College, Lahore, where l was studying.

The common kitchen eventually was divided into Hindu kitchen and Muslim kitchen, just like they started selling Hindu paani and Muslim paani at the railway station.

Fortunately, most students were not affected by this.

At the Law College dining room Muslim students would get food from their kitchen, Hindu students would in turn get food from their kitchen. But we all sat and ate together.

I feel that even though we did not bother about the separation of the kitchen, yet it gave birth to the idea of division and this ultimately led to partition of the subcontinent.

But we never imagined that there would be forced migration of populations. We who decided to stay in Sialkot

city, now part of Pakistan, thought that we would be in a minority, just as Muslims would be in India. But both will be living peacefully. This did not happen because the bureaucracy on both sides was also divided on the basis of religion.

We in Sialkot experienced how the Muslim police connived at the looting and killing of non-Muslims because similar was the case in East Punjab. In the process we killed one million people of each other’s communities.

Till today there is no accountability and I personally think that non-Muslims in India should offer an apology to the Muslims on the other side, just as they should do the same to us.

This may not make amends for the horrors, but at least it might begin a new chapter of healing. The terrorists who are the product of those terrible times may then be condemned by the people themselves and they would not be able to get the backing they need. Then the happening in Dhaka will be recalled with horror and humiliation.

Post-mortem

to Jessami The vexation of intermittent power outages in Nagaland Rejoinder VC chairman by

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t is an open fact that the situation of power outages is at an abysmal scenario in Nagaland.

The State has been ailing for long under this prevalent pathetic condition even after 52 years of statehood. The power outages have for long held the graph of development just at the starter’s line. The people are deprived of the basic necessity of the modern developed world without which an economy comes to a standstill.

Statistics show that only 311 kWh is the per capita consumption of power in Nagaland during Financial Year (FY) 2014-2015, whereas the national average hovered at 1010 kWh. This statistical figure depicts the sorry figure of power crisis that our state is reeling in, the sporadic and unreliable supply of electricity. So, in this article the root cause of the power outages has been delved into by taking various reports of Central and State government data which points to some glaring problems like, the sale of power in Nagaland which does not compensate for the expenditure meted out on the purchase, lack of infrastructure to meet the energy demand of the state and an unutilized potential capacity of power generation.

To meet the needs of the State’s power demand in the FY2014-15, 88.07% of our electricity was sourced through purchase. What is outrageous is that Rs. 36,665.68 lakhs was spend to purchase 621.69 MKWH as the energy demand stood at 705.83 MKWH. Whereas the collection from sale of electricity amounted to a mere Rs. 9,867.24 lakhs, i.e.

Rs. 26,798.44 lakhs paid from the State exchequer’s coffers to compensate for the deficit. The projected energy requirement for FY 2016-17 stands at 812.79 MU and as years go by the demand will increase tremendously and the

pressure to supply uninterrupted electricity will increase too. What needs to be introspected with this horrendous statistical data, is, what ails our power department in creating this enormous deficit.

It is an open fact that electricity is pilferaged thus adding an enormous burden on revenue deficit and offenders are left scot free. And as such, there are no check and balances. To discourage such offences, offenders found pilferaging must be penalised according to the law and there must be strict adherence of the punishment laid down in the Electricity Act of 2003. Likewise, the State’s Anti-Power Theft Mobile Squad (APTMS), should not be a mere paper tiger and/or lame sitting ducks, their services must be utilised upto optimum with proper training and efficiently groomed to bring the offenders under the outreach of the law.

At the other end of the spectrum, what consumers need to understand is that, for the efficient delivery of uninterrupted power transmission, they should bear in mind that power dues must be paid, and on time. It is easy to hook on the blame of efficiency on the department of power and government every time. But what needs to be introspected is that everything cannot be doled out as a freebee (as our revenue deficit runs into Rs. 26,798.44 lakhs for payment of power dues). If so, a state like ours with just skeletal means of income cannot pay from the coffers of the State every time for balancing the revenue deficit of its people. Otherwise the power outages will be there to stay and like it or not, the authorities would be helpless to fulfill the power consumption needs.

The other problem is that there has been a palpable “administrative ambition” with our Government.

According to Economic Survey of Nagaland (ESN)2015-16, 1,326 villages have been electrified out of 1,401 habited villages in our state.

One reason stated by the State in ESN 15-16 for low revenue returns is the extensive rural electrification and long transmission networks.

Analysing from the perspective of inclusive developmental plans, it is a commendable fact that such exercise could be carried out by an economically weak state like ours.

But the grim scenario is whether the so called electrified villages see the light after sunset. Even in township areas, to have even 12 effective hours of uninterrupted power supply is a blessing that many devour it with blissful anticipation and gratitude. What needs to be done is instead of promising the poor villagers electricity, it would be great if existing infrastructure is upgraded and put on hold the extensive electrification plans without really bridging the demand supply gap.Otherwise what will people do with wires hanging up above their thatched roofs with no benefits of electrification.

Analysing the present power scenario and topping it with the dismal performance of our government in mitigating the challenge of supplying uninterrupted power, it still projects a bleak future for the State in becoming power sufficient. The only glimmer of hope to such grim affairs of power outages is that the State own sat least some hydroelectric project like Likimro and the small and micro hydroelectricity projects like Lang, Duilumroi, Tehok and Telangsao which minutely mitigates the power shortages of the State.

With Dikhu, Lower Tizu and upper Zunkgi projects envisioned on the pipeline of the State’s list of power projects in the future, hopefully some of the challenges of intermittent power supply should

A tribute to Rev. Lano Longchar, the King’s messenger (From previous issue) Rev. Lano Longchar is the apostle of Paul of our day. He has fought the good fight, he has run the race, he has kept the faith and now a crown of righteousness awaits him in that celestial city. And so we say, farewell, for just a few more days until we blend our voices in eternal praise. He is on the winning side and his destiny is sure free from toil and tears, O captain, our captain!

If we never meet this side of heaven, we’ll meet you on that beautiful shore.

He has lived in constant expectancy of his Lord’s coming. Rev. Lano Longchar had the faith of an Abraham, the prayer life of Moses and the heart of David. In real sense, we still have Rev. Lano Longchar, only his residence has changed. Having won his last battle he is at his headquarters today, his ne w home Heaven and once he entered this gates of splendour, he would have no desire to return to his former tabernacle. His resurrection ground back at his native village “Longkhum” is a comforting memory where he was raised. There will come a day when he will say to the grave, O-grave, where is your victory? Rev. Lano’s ticket to getto heaven was purchased and paid for by Jesus some two thousand years ago. He was to do no packing, he didn’t need to learn monetary exchange value, he

didn’t have to be photographed and secure a passport, he didn’t have to worry about safety measures and connecting flight. He was escorted by the angels and his trip was nonstop. “Absent from the body and present with the Lord” 2 Cor. 5:8 The homegoing of Dwight Lyman Moody (D.L. Moody) the great American preacher/evangelist of the past century was an inspirational experience just before the end came, he opened his eyes and said “Earth recedes, heaven opens before me; This is no dreamlit!

It is beautiful! It is death, it is sweet, there is no valley here. God is calling me, I must go”. June 20 2016 was the Rev. Lano Longchar’s graduation.

His great ministry has been ended but his influence and testimony will live on. Within the hand of Jesus he is eternally safe and secure. We believe that the Lord commanding him would say “Good and faithful servant”. Matt.

25:21. What an inexpressible joy to see the face of Him who died for Him and and whom he served and loved so well.

An old Chinese proverb says, “It is better to light a candle than to complain about the darkness”.

(Concluded) S. Longkok Kichu, IEF Kichutip Ward Unit, Mokokchung Town

be compensated. The brightest side however to the State’s power crisis is that, the data of Energy Statistics 2016 highlighted that our state has the potential capacity of generating 16 MW wind power, 197 MW small hydro power, 10 MW biomass power and 7290 MW of solar energy which totals to a staggering 7513 MW. If these statistics are to be taken into account, the energy deficit gap would be buried just by using renewable resources (though to reach the full potential capacity is more of a pipe dream in real terms), but even if we can use up the potentiality upto a certain percentage, not only will we have uninterrupted access to electricity but we can become a power exporting state (think about the revenue and employment it will generate for the State).These datas highlights that there is potential to provide uninterrupted supply of power in the state. But what seems to be the concern is the lack of will power of the stakeholders to speed up and efficiently utilize the existing resources available at hand to manage and run our State’s department of power.

So, how long will the State’s economic and social fabric sustain and thrive with the intermittent power outages and dwell in the ‘realm of darkness’? The statement our government in Economic Survey of Nagaland 2016is selfexplanatory and aptly sums up the necessity of having uninterrupted power supply. “Power is an important input for any development efforts. It is the basic infrastructure requirement for growth of industries, IT enabled services as well as overall growth of the economy in the State. In addition to its role as a catalyst to economic growth, power sector facilitates activities for generation of employment opportunities”.

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he Matikhrii village Council rejoinder to Jessami village council Chairman Nizote.M clarifies statement published in local daily on 2nd July 2016 at Nagland Post.

The Matikhrii village council has caution with whose paddy field owners from Matikhrii, did they took permission/understanding to dug canal to divert the original river course? The (MVC) has vehemently reiterated and condemned, for fabricating baseless logic and bereft of truth and attempt to malign and stirred up communal frenzy and aggravating the situation with the advantages of larger population. Also, their past incident of racism and atrocities are immense and too decisive.

On June 16th Jessami villagers along with an excavator (JCB) Intentionally diverting the original river course the Thechu river. On that very day Matikhrii villagers directed them to stop the works but they didn’t take even a single hint.

On the second day of 17th June again they continually divert the river route towards Matikhrii via Nagaland side , with a huge number of people.

Again the Matikhrii villagers ask them to stop the works immediately but they blatantly disregards and remain deaf ear.

Hence, the Matikhrii village council lodged a complaint letter to EAC, Kamaleh and ADC Meluri, at the same time both the Administration from ADC Meluri of (Nagaland) and SDO Jessami of (Manipur) has jointly verified the spot and resolved a cadastral survey in the presence of both Matikhrii and Jessami village council, at the time of their verification. The Jessami villagers had already digging out canal measuring 650 ft length 25 ft breath and 8 ft deep, by the excavator (JCB) aftermath both the administrative officer has jointly directed Jessami villagers to refilled up the dug in canal. As MVC chairman stated.

Masi Katiry, Chairman, Matikhrü Village Council

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Representation to governor of Nagaland by WCH (Against the suspected murder of sepoy, Vezota Vasa of Jat Regiment at Bareilly (UP))

Sir,

We beg to state that one of our members, sepoy Vezota Vasa expired on June 23, 2016 at the Jat Regiment Centre at Bareilly (UP) under suspicious circumstances. His mortal remains was brought to Dimapur and laid to rest on June 25, 2016. We were made to understand that on 23/06/16 at about 0750 hrs, col. Jeevan informed V, Vasa, the father of the sepoy over the phone stating that his son was no more. Immediately Vasa requested the officer not to conduct post-mortem till his arrival. On 24/06/16 when the father and family members of the deceased reached at 0115 hrs, they insisted to see the dead body but it was refused. It was only at around 0900 hrs that the authorities allowed them to see the forehead and half part of the chest and fresh blood stains were visible. Therefore, the authorities and the bereaved family agreed to clean the corpse between 1800 hrs and 1900 hrs. Surprisingly, the dead body was cleaned and wrapped before they reached the morgue, located within the regimental battalion. The family members requested to allow the garments to be put on the dead body but were also not allowed.

Against the backdrop, we are of the opinion that the tragic end of a young, energetic and jovial person cannot be termed as suicide for the simplest of reasons as follows: 1. As per the FIR lodged by the regimental centre, sepoy Ajay Kumar was the first person who found the body of sepoy Vezota Vasa at about 0530 hrs in the toilet which is about 12 feet away from the barrack but the incident was reported to the occupants of the barrack only after 40 minutes.

2. The photographs available with the police show that the button of the victim’s halfpant was opened and unzipped.

3. Fresh sweat was seen which means the victim could have survived if emergency medical attention was provided.

4. Photographs also reveal that the victim was wearing his slippers and there was no stiffness in his feet.

5. The family members were not allowed to meet sepoy Ajay Kumar and the barrack mates feigned ignorance and were not cooperative.

Likewise, there are many instances of irregularities but since police investigation is on, we have faith in the rule of law. However, we requested you to personally intervene into the matter and see that the truth is unfolded as the earliest by conducting fair and impartial investigation. Those found guilty should be adequately punished because atrocities and ill-treatment to tribal army personnel are very common and the same should be discouraged at all cost. Thanking you sir.

Vikhosayi Nyekha, president Western Chakhesang Hoho, Dimapur

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

NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (PTI): Keeping its promise to provide succour to refugees from neighbouring countries, the NDA government is contemplating to amend the Citizenship Act so that Hindus and Sikhs, who had entered India without valid documents could be granted Long Term Visa and citizenship.

The issue was discussed threadbare at a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar besides others.

There are thousands of Hindus and Sikhs who have entered India after facing religious persecution in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan without any valid document.

These refugees have been facing difficulty in getting Long Term Visa (LTV) or Citizenship and the existing law does not allow anyone granting Indian nationality if he or she can not show proof of documents on country of birth.

“Hence, the government plans to amend the Citizenship Act so that such refugees could be granted LTV and citizenship without any hindrance,” a Home Ministry official said. In its election manifesto before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP had declared India as “a natural home for persecuted Hindus”

who “shall be welcome to seek refuge”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the campaigning in 2014 had made a distinction between Hindu and Muslim refugees from Bangladesh and arguing that the former should be accommodated.

“We have a responsibility towards Hindus who are harassed and suffer in other countries. India is the only place for them. We will have to accommodate them here,” Modi had said.

Ever since the Modi government came to power, several concessions have been offered to the persecuted Hindus and Sikhs of the neighbouring countries that include issuing Long Term Visa, allowing such people to buy residential properties, procuring PAN cards, Aadhar card, driving licence, opening bank accounts, lowering of visa fees besides others.

Besides, the Home Ministry also organised special camps at district level in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and NCT of Delhi for granting LTV and citizenships.

Children of refugees on LTV are allowed to take admission in schools/ colleges/ universities/ technical and professional institutions under foreigner quota without per-

mission from the state government/UT administration.

State governments/ UT administration are empowered to grant permission to such people to engage themselves in employment of purely private nature.

State governments/UT administration delegated powers for services like grant of visit to additional places, grant of No Objection to Return to India (NORI) and grant of permission to change in mode of travel and port of exit. At the Congress briefing, party spokesman Manish Tewari sought to differ contending that it “should not be limited by a particular consideration”.

Making a strong pitch for a “cohesive” and an “all encompassing policy”, he said citizenship has to be given to people who are persecuted or people who claim that they are being persecuted and then it “should not be limited by a particular consideration.”

“This is something which should then come across the board. India needs to have a policy whereby if you believe that political asylum needs to be granted to people who are being persecuted for different reasons, gender, religion, faith, political affiliations, then there has to be a cohesive and in all encompassing policy with regard to that,”, he added.

Cops manhandle journalists; 3 suspended BHOPAL, JUL 6 (PTI): Three policemen were placed under suspension and a police station in-charge was lineattached here for allegedly manhandling two journalists of a national Hindi daily after dubbing them as “activists” of banned outfit SIMI. “We have suspended an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and two head constables and line attached (removal from field duties) Awadhpuri Police Station in-charge in the matter,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Raman Singh told PTI on Wednesday.

ASI R S Dangi and head constables, Subhash Tyagi and Santosh Yadav, were suspended, while Awadhpuri police station in-charge Shikha Vaish was line-attached as she was “not aware of the incident”, he said. The incident took place in the wee hours of Tuesday when the two scribes -- Vijay Prabhat Shukla and Krishna Kumar Tiwari -were returning home after thier duties. They stopped near Vidhyasagar Institute from where they were supposed to go to their homes, separately on their motorcycles, a police official said on the basis of the complaint lodged by them.

When one of them was handing over a laptop and a mobile charger to the other, a PCR Van patrolling in the area reached at the spot and enquired about them. Despite introducing themselves

as journalists and apprising that were heading home after work, the policemen, who were alleged to be in an inebriated condition, misbehaved with them and used expletives to threaten them without listening to their justification, the SSP said.

The cops then forcibly took them to Awadhpuri police station and confined them there for the entire night, the duo alleged in their complaint.

Shukla alleged that Dangi was drunk and did not listen to them. He then started beating them despite being told that they are journalists.

Shukla claimed that when he told the cops that he belongs to Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, the policemen dubbed the duo as “SIMI activists” and took them to police station and allegedly beat them up.

Later, Dangi and others left the police station and the two scribes were allowed to leave from there early morning yesterday.

The condition of the journalists worsened after reaching home, after which they narrated the incident to their editor. On a complaint over the incident, senior police officers swung into action and suspended the three policemen.

The SSP said the duo was taken to a government hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

Irani shunted out of HRD to divert Vemula issue: Kanhaiya NEW DELHI, JUL 6 (PTI): JNU Students Union president Kanhaiya Kumar who has been severely critical of Union Minister Smriti Irani ever since the sedition row broke out on Wednesday alleged that she has been shunted out of HRD to divert public attention from Rohith Vemula issue.

Kanhaiya, who is out on bail in a sedition case, has been leading a movement demanding justice for Rohith Vemula, a Hyderabad university scholar who was found hanging in his room earlier this year after he along with five others were suspended.

“There has been an outrage in the dalit community and among students against Irani after Rohith Vemula was forced to commit suicide. The move to send her to Textile ministry from HRD has been made only to divert public attention from Vemula issue,” he said.

“If you remove a minister from one ministry and send her to another one, it is not a punishment..it is just an arrangement which has been made keeping in view the upcoming elections,” he added.

Smriti Irani was yesterday shifted from the key HRD ministry to less significant Textiles portfolio and replaced by the newly elevated Cabinet minister Prakash Javadekar after an expansion of the Union Council of Ministers and reshuffle.

Seven may lose vision at Hyderabad Hospital H Y D E R A B A D, J U L 6 (IANS): Seven patients at a government-run eye hospital here are in danger of losing vision as a solution used during surgeries was found contaminated, officials said on Wednesday.

A total of 13 patients, who underwent cataract surgery last week at the Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, developed post-operative complications but doctors are confident five to six of them would get back their vision.

The incident has sent shockwaves among patients, whose relatives staged protests at the hospital demanding action against those responsible.

Hospital authorities seized all bottles of the solution and stopped further surgeries as a precaution. The Telangana government has ordered a probe.

The hospital’s Deputy Superintendent, Rajendar Gupta, said investigations revealed that the solution used on June 30 was contaminated.

“The solution was tested

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He claimed that five to six patients showed improvement and they are “definitely going to get vision”. For the remaining cases, the doctors are repeating the injections and waiting to see the results.

Gupta said two of these seven cases may get back the vision with keratoplasty (corneal transplantation).

“We have tried all possible means (to restore vision).

We have given injections and cleaned the internal chambers,” he added.

He said the hospital gets the solutions from a government drug store. The drug inspectors have already sealed the bottles for further tests.

The Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital at Mehdipatnam is the biggest government-run eye hospital here. About 40-50 patients from poor and lower middle class families undergo surgeries every day.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MEDZIPHEMA DIST. DIMAPUR : NAGALAND JUDL/SUC-1/2016/108 Dt. Medz. the 23rd June 2016 NOTICE Whereas Smti. Kimneilam Misao legal guardian of Mr. Haokholen Misao a resident of Medziphema Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate/transfer/pension of Lt. Khuppao Misao of 1st NAP Battalion who expired on 17.05.2016.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FOWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late K. C Antony has filed by Smt. Eyohole Neikha relation-wife R/o H/No. 6, Ao Khel, Notun Basti, Dimapur to draw his :1. Pension & other service benefits. 2. Savings bank account.

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reduced the official growth outlook for next year, it said.

The state department said the 2014 election marked a turning point in investor sentiment, as a fractured minority government, seemingly unable to advance essential economic reforms, was displaced in favor of a government that had won on a platform of economic growth.

“Additionally, the monetary stewardship of Raghuram Rajan, the respected governor of the Reserve Bank of India, further boosted investor sentiment,” the report said.

The state department said despite the challenges, the opportunities are immense for foreign companies operating in India, although many highlight that success requires a longterm planning horizon and a state-by-state strategy to adapt to the complexity and diversity of India’s markets.

factor (PLF) and revenue passenger kilometres (RPK).

The data showed that in 2015, India’s RPK -- a gauge that measures actual passenger traffic -- rose by 17.2%. Similarly, the 2015 PLF increased by 6.4% to 82.8%. Besides, India was ranked as the third largest passenger market in Asia, after Japan and China. Earlier, data furnished by the Indian civil aviation ministry revealed that domestic air passenger traffic increased by 20.34% in 2015.

“Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-December 2015 were 810.91 lakh as against 673.83 lakh during the corresponding period of previous year thereby registering a growth of 20.34%,” the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had said.

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negotiating with opposition parties the details of a Goods and Services Tax Bill, which if not watered down in negotiations, could streamline India’s convoluted tax structure and provide an immediate boost to GDP. “Ostensibly, India is one of the fastest growing countries in the world, but this depressed investor sentiment suggests the approximately 7.5% growth rate may be overstated,” said the report produced by the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs of the state department.

There are few quick fixes to the structural impediments, poor regulatory environment, tax and policy uncertainty, infrastructure bottlenecks, localization requirements, restrictions in many services sectors, and massive shortages of electricity that hinder India’s economic growth potential, it said.

Recognizing that the gains from a massive, positive terms-of-trade shock due to lower oil prices that India has benefited from may not be repeated in the current global economic environment, the finance ministry has slightly

Montreal/New Delhi, Jul 6 (IANS): India achieved the fastest domestic passenger growth in 2015, a leading global airlines association has said.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its “World Air Transport Statistics”, released on Tuesday, that India achieved an annual growth of 18.8% in a market of 80 million domestic passengers during 2015. “India’s performance surpassed that of Russia (11.9% growth, in a market of 47 million domestic passengers), China (9.7% growth, in a market of 394 million domestic passengers) and the United States (5.4% growth, in a market of 708 million domestic passengers),” IATA said. The global airlines association pointed out that India outpaced the rest of the major markets such as Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, the Russian Federation and the US, in terms of passenger load

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WA S H I N G TO N, J u l 6 (PTI): Underlining that India’s 7.5% growth rate may be “overstated”, the US has said the Narendra Modi government has been “slow” to match its rhetoric in economic reforms even as it appreciated measures taken by it in areas like bureaucracy and easing FDI restrictions.

Highly appreciative of the series of economic reforms, in particular streamlining bureaucratic decision-making and raising FDI limits in certain sectors, the US state department in a report said on Tuesday that the Modi government has been slow to propose other economic reforms that would match its rhetoric. Noting that many of the reforms it did propose have struggled to pass through Parliament, the report “Investment Climate Statements for 2016” said that this has resulted in many investors retreating slightly from their once forward-leaning support of the BJP-led government.

For example, the government failed to muster sufficient political support on a land acquisition bill in Parliamentall but ending its chance of passage in the near termand is still

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, july 7, 2016

I, Mr. Limanungsang, am applying for a duplicate copy of PU (Science stream) bearing Regd. No. 647082 as I have lost it.

Name: Limanungsang F/Name: Imsunuken M/Name: Moamenla Year: 2008 Name of College: Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung Roll No: 0837091 Regd. No: 647082 DC-1558

NO.M-624/16/2578-79 Dt. Dimapur the 05th July, 16 Notice is hereby given that Shri. Chamshel Pashel Vrs Shri. Vikishe Chishi resident of Chekiye Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 7/8/2016.

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Dated, Mon the 30th June' 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE

Whereas, a proposal has been received by the undersigned for recognition of new village Chingkao Pangwao, under Chen SubDivisional in Mon District with an area of 624.808 Acres with the following scheduled of boundary : 1. East : Tehok River (Chenwetnyu Village) 2. West : Septhrem River (Chaoha Chingnyu Village) 3. North : Chaonyu Village Mini Hydro Project Lakoya.

4. South : PWD Road Chingkao Chingpong Village.

Therefore, it is hereby notified for information of all concerned individual/groups/villages that any claims and objection against the recognition of Chingkao Pangwao village be submitted to this Office in written within the stipulated period, it will be assumed that there is no complaint what so ever in connection to the above proposed and that the matter shall be forwarded to the Government of further necessary action.

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not press President Bush for definite assurances about U.S. plans,” the report concluded.

Iraq descended into sectarian strife after the occupiers dismantled Saddam‘s government and military apparatus, unleashing chaos that helped give rise to the Islamic State group. The report found failings by military chiefs who did not provide adequate equipment to

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longer have chemical biological or nuclear weapons” which turned out to be the case.

The report said the widespread perception that the government had exaggerated intelligence evidence “has produced a damaging legacy, including undermining trust and confidence in government statements.” Blair who declined to comment on the report before publication has always said his government did not invent or distort intelligence. The report also faults him for making key decisions with only a few key aides rather than through collective Cabinet consultation.

Cape Town, Jul 6 (Agencies): South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

He was initially given a five-year term for manslaughter, but was found guilty of murder on appeal last December.

He was taken immediately to jail. Both the prosecution and defence can appeal, but his lawyers say they will not. Pistorius, 29, shot Reeva Steenkamp four times through a locked toilet door in February 2013.

He admitted shooting her, but said he had mistaken

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Er. David Achumi, Purana Bazaar Ikhuhe Aye, Purana Bazaar Vihoto K. Achumi, Purana Bazaar Khehovi Yeptho, Thilixu Village Zhevito Aye G.B, Purana Bazaar Rev. Dr. Vitoi Kappo Pastor SBC, Purana Bazaar 7. Shikheto Pastor SBC, Zbto 8. P. Shikiho Zimo, Ekranipathar 9. Yenito Achumi, Purana Bazaar 10. Nikheto Zimo, Thilixu Village 11. Momin Ali. 7th Mile, Dimapur 12. SBC East Dimapur, Purana Bazaar 13. Youth Department SBC Purana Bazaar 14. Village Council High School Colony, P/B 15. Akighini muqo, High School Colony, P/B. Loving family members DP-4245

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A thousand times I wish…..

Miles apart physically Closest to heart spiritually God gave consolation Himself Little did I know myself That He needed a perfect angel And I need a guardian angel Daddy’s girl forever!

Till we meet again!

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G.B WARD - I, CHUMUKEDIMA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on : 31st Dec. 1961 Died on : 5th July 2016

Through this esteemed column, we would like to sincerely thank from our hearts to all those individuals and organisations who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially, materially and prayerfully at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Phoishe Q. Awomi, Khapur UT-I NSCN/GPRN on 3rd July 2016. We particularly thank the Kuhoxu Baptist Church and Nihoto Baptist Church for rendering all support and assistance. We deeply regret for the inability to thank each and everyone of you personally for all the love and support you have shown to us. Words are inadequate to express how grateful we are to all of you. We pray that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Lt ZHABO-U KROSE 1940 – 07/07/2015 Dear Apou, A year has passed and heaven knows how much we miss you.

Heaven celebrates for you are safely home.

Thank you for the life you have invested in us

For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him – I Thess 4:14

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“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”.

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With deepest sorrow, we the family members of LATE SEDESENO ISABELLA THEYO would like to express our profound heartfelt, gratitude to the entire individual, friends, churches, unions, relatives neighbors and all well- wishers who stood and supported us physically, morally, materially, financially and prayer support during the brief illness and at the sad demise of our beloved daughter.

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Extend our sincere gratitude to : Dr. Nicky Kire (Minister of Forest, Environment & Climate Change.)

Rovilatuo Mor D.C. Kohima Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus Kuotsu. Parish Priest St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Doctors and nurses of NEIGHRIMS Dr. Dietho-O Teaching Staff of St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec School Management of St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec. School St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec. School Alumni.

Fathers & Sisters of St. Mary’s Cathedral Church Kohima.

Dzüvürü (Porterlane) Panchayat.

Bloomer’s Gang (Childhood Friends) Kenuosi Group Mao Catholic Women Kohima.

Rachü Union Kohima Angami Catholic Union (ACU) Angami Catholic youth Association Cathedral Kohima (ACYA) Angami Catholic youth Association Town Region (ACYATR) Sisters of Little Flower Hr. Sec. School, Kohima Angami Catholic Women Association (ACWA) Cathedral Kohima.

Viswema Catholic , Kewhira Keba Krotho (VCKKK)

Loving mom, brothers, aunties, cousins & relatives

We the bereaved family members of Late Neizelie Pienyü express our immense gratitude to all who stood besides us in prayers, in person, materially and financially during his illness and at the sad demise on the 2nd of July 2016.

Your spiritual support, physical presence and kindness had not only given us hope and strength during his illness but will continue to forever comfort us, the years ahead of us in his physical absence.

We beg to be pardoned for our inability to give thanks to each and every individual who shared our grief. Yet it would be incomplete without mentioning our indebtedness to 1. Dr. Tseilhoutuo and staff of KOHIMAS Hospital 2. Khedi Baptist Church 3. Baptist Revival Church Kuda (Dimapur) 4. U Pelimiako (His age group) P’Khel 5. Usoumia Mechü Krotho, P’Khel 6. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Yakukie P’Khel Kohima 7. Khrietho Peli, P’Khel 8. Khriepuo Peli, P’Khel 9. Eleven Brothers Syndicate 10. Kekhotakhrie Krotho, P’Khel 11. Catholic Women Association, Christ King Church, Kohima Village 12. Pienyünuomiapfü Krotho, Kohima Village 13. Pfuchatsumiapfü Mechü Krotho, Kohima Village 14. Pfuchatsumia Youth Organization 15. Khedi Baptist Thenuko Krotho 16. Khedi Bapitst Khriesarü Krotho The Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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We the bereaved family members would like to extend our heartiest and sincere gratitude to each and every individual, churches, friends, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually during the prolonged illness and till the sad demise of our mother Late Shiholi Yeptho.

Lt. ZHABOU KROSE 1940 – 07/07/2015 07-07-2015 Dearest mom, A year has flown since you left us to be with our heavenly Father. Mom, not a day has passed where we haven't missed you and felt your absence in our lives.

We will always cherish the beautiful memories you left behind on this earth. We comfort ourselves with the belief that you are in a much better place where there is no pain and sorrow but only happiness. Until we meet again. You are deeply missed.

It is with deep sadness that the citizen of Longkhum village mourn the demise of our Great National Leader Isak Chishi Swu Chairman NSCN ( IM).

The Nagas will always cherish his immense contribution for the struggle for Naga Sovereignty .

We pray that our Almight grand peace and solace to all his loved ones.

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MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

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1893 - 1976 "No words can express, the loss we felt as you departed from us for your heavenly abode on 07.07.1976. It may seem years ago but your sacrifice and sweet memories will linger in our hearts. We miss you".

You will live forever in our hearts.

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Ms Steenkamp for an intruder and acted out of fear.

Judge Thokozile Masipa said mitigating circumstances, such as rehabilitation and remorse, outweighed aggravating factors, such as his failure to fire a warning shot, for deviating from the prescribed 15-year sentence.

Many have expressed shock at Pistorius’s sentence, which is much less than the prescribed minimum for murder. South Africans have taken to social media to express their unhappiness, with some describing the prison term as an insult.

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forces in the field, and whose main post-invasion strategy “was to reduce the level of (U.K.) deployed forces.” The report concludes that Britain’s combat mission, which ended in 2009, did not achieve the objectives laid out in 2003 and saw British forces make a “humiliating” deal with militias in southern Iraq to avoid attacks.

“The U.K. failed to plan or prepare for the major reconstruction program required in Iraq,” the report said. The war has overshadowed the legacy of Mr. Blair, whose government has been accused of exaggerating intelligence about Saddam’s alleged weapons of mass destruction in order to build support for the invasion.

Chilcot criticized spy chiefs who failed to ensure their partial intelligence about Saddam’s weapons was not hardened into certainty by government spin. He said they also failed to consider “that Iraq might no

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UK’s Iraq war inquiry report slams Blair LONDON, JUL 6 (AP): The head of Britain’s Iraq War inquiry released a damning report on Wednesday on a conflict he says was mounted on flawed intelligence, was executed with “wholly inadequate” planning, and ended “a long way from success.” Retired civil servant John Chilcot, who oversaw the seven-year inquiry, said “the U.K. chose to join the invasion of Iraq before the peaceful options for disarmament had been exhausted. Military action at that time was not a last resort.” The 2.6-million-word report is an exhaustive verdict on a divisive conflict that by the time British combat forces left in 2009 had killed 179 British troops, almost 4,500 American personnel and more than 100,000 Iraqis.

Chilcot said then-Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government presented an assessment of the threat posed by Saddam Hussein’s weapons with “certainty that was not justified.” He also found military planning for the war and its aftermath were not up to the task. “The people of Iraq have suffered greatly” because of a military intervention “which went badly wrong,” he said. But he refrained from saying whether the 2003 invasion was legal, and did not find that Blair and his government knowingly misled Parliament or the British public.

Chilcot heard from 150 witnesses and analyzed 150,000 documents. His conclusions are a blow to Mr. Blair, who told President George W. Bush eight months before the March 2003 invasion without consulting government colleagues “I will be with you whatever.” The report says Mr. Blair went to war to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Britain’s main ally, only to find the U.K. excluded from most important decision-making about the military campaign and its aftermath. “Blair, who recognized the significance of the post-conflict phase, did

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Kumble wants India to pursue the ‘Indian way’

the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua from July 21 to 25.

The other three Test matches are scheduled to be held at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica (Jul 30-Aug 3), Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia (Aug 9-13) and Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad (Aug 18-22). India last toured the Caribbean islands for a Test series in 2011 that the visitors clinched 1-0 by winning the opening game at Kingston and drawing the other two matches

GENERAL INFORMATION

Kuthoku Shijoh, Chairman Naga United Village

K. L. Lokho, Secretary Naga United Village

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The Office of the Naga United Village Council informs the general public that the sale/purchase of land within the jurisdiction of the village should be done with the knowledge of the Council & G.B's as witness. Those dealing without the knowledge of the village council will be doing at their own risk and the village council will not entertain in future arising of any care of land dispute.

All land holders of Naga United Village are informed to make land Patta and those without land patta will be cancelled.

OFFICE OF THE SURUHUTO TOKUKUJO KUQHAKULU KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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Ino. Hokito Jakhalu President, STKK

Avito Chishi Gen. Secretary, STKK

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The Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuqhakulu Kohima (STKK) with immense pride and honour extends our heartiest congratulations to its following members on their achievements.

1. Shri.Lukheto Sema, under secretary promoted to Dy. Secretary Nagaland Civil Secretariat Kohima.

2. Er. Inaho P.Awomi, Asstt. Director Promoted to Dy. Director, new & Renewable Energy, Kohima.

The Kuqhakulu Wishes them more success in all their future endeavours.

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VISWEMA STUDENTS’ UNION VISWEMA VILLAGE, KOHIMA DISTRICT, NAGALAND. FELICITATES

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The Viswema Students’ Union (VSU) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to 1. Er. Krosü Rhetso, on his promotion to Chief Engineer, PWD (Road & Bridges) .

2. Khrupi Sothu, on his appointment as Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission.

3. T. Amenla Sato, Managing Director, Food Corporation of India.

4. Dr. Sweyievisa John, on his promotion to Director, Health & Family Welfare.

The Union takes immense pride in their achievement and prays that Almighty God continue to bless and guide them in all their future endeavours.

(PUSAKRO VITSU ) (EKRUVI MEKRO) President, V.S.U Information & Publicity Secy., V.S.U

England bowler Liam Plunkett and team-mates celebrate taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Seekkuge Prassana during the International T20 match between England and Sri Lanka at the Ageas Bowl, in Southampton, England, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

London, Jul 6 (Agencies): Eoin Morgan ended the game with a big six over midwicket as England beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in their only Twenty20 game on Tuesday.

England’s victory ensured it won every contest - including the Test and oneday series - and didn’t lose a game during Sri Lanka’s tour.

England captain Morgan ended 47 not out as the home team easily chased down Sri Lanka’s 140 all

Indian hockey juniors ready for EurAsia Cup challenge B e n g a lu ru, J u l 6 (IANS): While the Indian senior men’s hockey team is gearing up for the Rio Olympics, an upbeat junior squad spearheaded by defender Dipsan Tirkey was on Wednesday leaving for Russia to compete at the EurAsia Cup beginning from July 9.

The squad includes a promising line-up with talented players such as Santa

RIPHYIM YANHEN BAPTIST EKHUMKHO EKHUNG RANDAN TSUNGON TSUKONA NTSIJANTA

Riphyim Yanhen Baptist Ekhumkho satarontae yakchia July 9th 2016 lo jo Potsow lona sukhying eyam ekhung randan tsungon tsungchaki khitav methaktaka.

Hoji tsukona ekhumkho kyong hapoe evan tsolea yanchungi evan tsolia topvu na ombo/ompvu vanpheni na mmyanta enyanthung 6.00 a.m. lona engolongjung 12.00 noon nandang Potsow mhadungo terie kumi kija, Wopan, Ekhumkho osi oyan sukhying tsukona randana yakchitale to ekhumkho thongtssoa jonjia ntsijanala.

Singh, Parvinder Singh and drag-f lick exper t Var un Kumar.

“This tournament forms part of our preparations for the Junior World Cup to be held in Lucknow at the end of this year.

It will be a good platform to test new players and try out different combinations,” stated junior head coach Harendra Singh. “Based on the performance in Russia and

later in England, it will help us create a strong pool of players before picking the final team for the World Cup.” The coach further explained that the senior men’s recent performances in London where they won an historic silver medal at the Champions Trophy has hugely inspired the junior team and they are vying to replicate a similar performances in these overseas matches.

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KOHIMA LONGSA HOHO CONGRATULATIONS

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CHANGTONGYA VILLAGE COUNCIL

We, the Kohima Longsa Hoho with immense pride and joy would like to congratulate Shri. Thechamo Ezung, Jt. Secretary, Soil & Water Conservation Department on his promotion to the post of Additional Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland.

Further, it is our sincere prayer that may the Almighty God continue to shower His blessing upon him and to guide him in his future endeavour.

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APPRECIATION The Changtongya Village Council highly appreciates the Govt. of Nagaland for promoting Shri. I. Panger Jamir IFS to the post of Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (P.C.C.F). The Council deeply acknowledges the state govt. for bestowing him the responsibility of holding the Head of Department (Forest).

The Council wishes that Shri. I. Panger Jamir IFS shall serve the department with his best abilities. His dedication in serving the department and honesty in dealing with the public is an undeniable fact throughout his long career.

The Changtongya Village Council prays and wishes that may God grant him long successful life.

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CHARE TOWN STUDENTS’ UNION TUENSANG : NAGALAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, the Chare Town Students’ Union would like to express our profound gratitude and appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Temjen Anar, Mon for sponsoring the CAREER GUIDANCE Seminar on 28 th June 2016 under the theme “Career Exploration” (Discover your Passion). The Union would also like to thank Chare Town Baptist Church, CTBC Women society, BYE society and all the individuals who extend their supports for the grant success of the seminar.

(TSATHRONGLA) (T. LEMSHING SANGTAM) Asst. Gen Secy, CTSU President, CTSU

On this day, the 30th of June 2016, we are glad to announce the formation of BJP Party unit at Aonokpu Village under 30 th Alongtaki A/C Mandal with a vision to uplift the people and strengthen the BJP Party under the strong leadership of Shri. Visasolie Lhoungu as president BJP Nagaland and Shri. Monglu Jamir President BJP 30th Alongtaki Mandal. We solemnly affirm to work towards achieving all round development in the state.

President Nangshijinba Longchar

General Secy.

Temsulong Imchen

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This is to inform all the concerned individuals/ parties who had past dealing with Mr. Zhavilie Neihu of Kigwema Village that he has no claim over any property/ properties left behind by our Late Father. We have done our part by paying off his every possible debts. Therefore, it is pertinent to mention to all the concerned individuals/ parties that we shall not be held responsible whatsoever for any debts, past/ present incurred by him either in cash or kind.

Any person/party doing so in the future shall be doing so at their own risk.

CHIECHAMA VILLAGE YOUTH ORGANISATION The Chiechama Village Youth Organisation would like to thank the following for their contribution towards the success of the Plantation Drive held on 25th June 2016 where around 500 (five hundred) tree saplings were planted in and around the village and along National Highway 61.

1. Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, MLA & Chairman NSMDC, Nagaland.

2. Joint Director, ICAR, Nagaland and staff for providing “Avenue Tree” saplings.

3. Miss Diana Metha for providing “Ornamental Tree” saplings.

4. DPDB Village Adoption Committee, 11 th Northern Angami II Assembly Constituency.

5. Range Officer & staff, Chiephobozou Range, Forest Department.

6. Mr. Mhalelie Rio and family for providing refreshment on the day.

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fours and four sixes, and Morgan struck a four and two sixes, including the last ball where he went down on one knee and hit a slog-sweep into the crowd.

Earlier, left-arm spinner Liam Dawson and seamer Chris Jordan took three wickets each to restrict Sri Lanka.

Dawson’s 3-27 on his international debut was the best performance among the England bowlers.

Danushka Gunathilaka top-scored for Sri Lanka with 26.

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out at the Rose Bowl after the tourists won the toss and chose to bat. England finished on 2-144 in 17.3 overs, with opener Jos Buttler’s 73 from 49 balls the key innings.

Buttler and Morgan shared an unbeaten 114-run stand for the third wicket to see England home after Jason Roy (0) and James Vince (16) were out.

Buttler and Morgan came together with England 2-30 in the fifth over and powered their team to victory.

Buttler clubbed three

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Through this column, the Bank Colony Council and General Public would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to CEO Dimapur Muncipal Council and his technical staff for their goodwill guesture for constructing DUSTBIN at Bank Colony which was immense need for the welfare of the public. Further we will like to extend our best wishes in their future endeavours.

Adou Zeliang Chairman, BCC

R.Longkong G.B, BCC

Mr. Sevizo Neihu Chandmari Colony, Kohima

In the matter of Land dispute between Lt. Shurhonuo Angami Vs Lt. P Lasu Chakhesang (Both the parties represented by their Legal Heirs/Representative/ Senior Citizen of Rail Bazaar, Dimapur, Nagaland.

The Case have been settled amicably in favour of Lt. Shurhonuo Angami.

So this is for the general information that after perusal of all records and examination of the documents, the plot of land measuring 00B-02K-12Ls (696 Sqm) covered by Patta No. 749, Dag No. 25/794 under Block No. 7, Mouza No. 2 at Railway Bazaar Dimapur, Nagaland has been settled and restored back in favor of the original Owner and Patta Holder Smt. Shurhonuo Angami.

Furthermore the Jamabandi bearing Patta No. 1011, Dag No. 25/1063 under Block No. 7, Mouza No. 2, at Railway Bazaar for an area measuring 00B-00K11Ls (147 Sqm) standing in the name of Lt. P Lasu is hereby "CANCELLED". Therefore, any individual or society etc, dealing or engaging in any form of transactions in relation to the said Patta No. 1011, Dag No. 25/1063 under Block No. 7, Mouza No. 2, shall be doing so at their own risk.

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New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI): The 16-member Indian squad led by Virat Kohli left for the West Indies to engage the hosts in a four-Test rubber. The team was accompanied by its newly appointed head coach Anil Kumble and other support staff.

The squad will open the tour with a two-day game against the West Indies Cricket Board President’s XI at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts on July 9 and 10 followed by a three-day warm-up fixture at the same venue from July 14 to 16. The opening Test is scheduled at

assembling a team to represent the country in the upcoming Olympic Games.”

At this point, Argentina has only nine players on its Olympic squad, and the president of the Argentine Olympic committee has hinted the country may not be able to send a team.

In addition, the Argentine federation is facing charges of financial corruption and mismanagement.

Gerardo Werthein, president of the Argentine Olympic committee, said he hoped a team could be assembled for Rio de Janeiro despite some clubs balking at releasing players. “I have started talking with the football leadership, some club presidents,” Werthein said. “The clubs and the people who lead them are more responsible (than AFA).

We have worked hand-inhand...for Argentina to have a team.”

Argentina’s men’s team’s first game at the Olympics is against Portugal on Aug. 4.

Martino was previously the head coach of Paraguay, taking the team to the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup and a runners-up finish in the Copa America.

After a spell with Newell’s Old Boys, where he spent most of his playing career, he had a season in charge of Barcelona before taking the Argentina job.

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**COMBO** Indian cricket team’s head coach Anil Kumble along with players arrives at the airport in Mumbai on Tuesday midnight to leave for West Indies tour. (PTI)

India coach Anil Kumble has said he is looking to cultivate a “feeling of Indianness” in the team. That, he said, would involve incorporating the “best practices” in Indian culture into the way the players play and interact with each other.

“It is important we create an Indian way,” Kumble told Hindustan Times. “I don’t mean to say sledging is not Indian culture or is somebody else’s culture. What I meant is, you would want to bring a feeling of Indianness - that is, extended family, respect for one another. “Take all the best practices in Indian culture, mesh them in a way that all of us own what we want to be seen as, known as, how do we want to play the game, how do we want to practice, how do we want to be seen as an Indian team.

“The best practices in the Indian family would be, generally, follow whatever elders say, but here we want to be a bit more open and express our views even if they differ from that of the seniors. Here it is having family values and say, if a senior has taken a decision, I will follow it.

London, Jul 6 (AFP): Gerardo Martino has resigned as Argentina’s national team coach, citing the financial chaos enveloping the Argentine Football Association and lack of preparedness for the upcoming Olympics.

Argentina moved quickly to name a new coach for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, only a month away.

Juan Sebastian Veron, president of the Estudiantes club, confirmed that Julio Olarticoachea, who was a defender on the Argentine squad that won the 1986 World Cup and has been coaching the country’s youth teams, would replace Martino in leading the Olympics team.

The Argentine Football Association announced yesterday that Martino, who had coached the team since August 2014, had stepped aside.

He took over after the loss to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final and lost to Chile in the Copa America finals of 2015 and 2016.

His departure was another blow to the national team after the shock international retirement of star player Lionel Messi after the latest Copa defeat.

AFA’s statement said Martino’s “coaching team was resigning” because of the confusion surrounding the governance of AFA and for the “serious problems involved

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Incidentally Kohli returns to the West Indies, where he made his Test debut, after five years as the team’s captain and premier batsman.

Test Squad: Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane (v-c), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, K L Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhimaan Saha, R Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Stuart Binny.

England beat Sri Lanka in T20

Martino resigns as Argentina coach ahead of Olympics

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Rabenthung Yanthan Secretary, BCC

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(Mrs Khono Angami) D/o Lt Shurhonuo Angami R/o Railway Bazaar, Dimapur, Nagaland

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Messi, Pistorius sentenced to jail

Soccer star handed 21 months; former Olympian Pistorius receives 6 years London, Jul 6 (Agencies): In a significant day for the world sporting community, soccer star Lionel Messi and former Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius were both sentenced to jail on Wednesday.

Messi, who plays for Argentina and Barcelona, was found guilty of tax fraud to the amount of €4.1 million ($4.5 million US) between 2007 and 2009. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison and about 2 million euros in fines ($2.2 million US).

His father and co-defendant, Jorge Messi, was also sentenced to a prison term and financial penalty of 1.5 million euro fine ($1.7 million US).

However, the BBC reports that neither Lionel nor Jorge is expected to actually spend time in jail, because Spain allows sentences under two years to be served as probation.

Messi, 29, and his father defrauded the Spanish tax office of almost 4.2 million euros between 2007 and 2009 by using a web of shell companies to evade taxes on income from the player’s image rights, the court said in a written ruling.

The companies - with names such as Sport Consultants and Sport Enterprises - were based in tax havens such as Belize, Uruguay and Switzerland where legislation kept the identities of their owners secret, according to the ruling.

Messi, five-time World Player of the Year, admitted during the trial to signing contracts protecting his image rights but said he had no knowledge he was partaking in any wrongdoing or defrauding the Spanish state.

He said his father had

Lionel Messi

control over his financial affairs, but the court said on Wednesday that this was not enough to avoid charges. “(His) avoidable ignorance, which was derived from indifference, is not an error, and it does not remove responsibility,” the presiding judge, Mercedes Armas Galve, wrote in the statement.

“The information that the accused avoided having was, in reality, within his reach via trustworthy and accessible sources.”

Messi, who has held Spanish nationality since 2005, and his father had already paid 5 million euros to the tax authorities as a “corrective” measure after formal investigations were opened.

The footballer is 10th on Forbes Magazine’s list of the world’s highest-earning athletes over the past decade, with an estimated income of $350 million during this period.

Barcelona football club, of which Messi is the leading

Oscar Pistorius

goal scorer of all time in all competitions, said in a statement on its website following the ruling that it considers the player to be free of criminal liability.

“The Club ... considers that the player, who has corrected his position with the Spanish tax office, is in no way criminally responsible with regards to the facts underlined in this case,” the club said.

Messi, who has won eight La Liga titles, four King’s Cups and four Champions League crowns with Barcelona, said last month he was quitting international soccer after the Argentine national side, of which he was captain, lost on penalties to Chile in the Copa America tournament.

Separately, a South African appeals court increased Pistorius’s charge and punishment. He was initially found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison for shooting killing his girlfriend through a bathroom door. The

Euro 2016: France bid to end 58-year run of losing to Germans in big games

Giroud has scored three times at Euro 2016, becoming a key man leading the line for the hosts.

MARSEILLE, Jul 6 (Agencies): Coach Didier Deschamps believes his players are ready to write a new page in the history of French football at Euro 2016 on Thursday when the hosts attempt to beat Germany for the first time for 58 years in a competitive match.

The French go into the semi-final against the world champions in Marseille as underdogs. Even though they have twice won the European cham-

pionship, they have not beaten their German neighbours outside of friendlies since the 1958 World Cup. During six decades, French fans have been forced to endure World Cup semi-final losses in 1982 and 1986 and, most recently, a 1-0 quarter-final defeat at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. “Nobody can change history, but we have a new page to write,” Deschamps said. “It’s a blank page today, but they can

fill it tomorrow. I think the players believe and the people too, but our opponents remain the best team.” Deschamps, who captained France to World Cup and European trophies in 1998 and 2000, said his side could not compete with Germany in terms of experience, caps and number of semi-finals or finals.

But he said they had enough quality to win.

“I don’t want to play this game thinking of just defending,” he said. “We have offensive strength to score and create chances with players of different profiles and we can put our opponent in danger.”

France did beat Germany 2-0 in a friendly last November on the night that Islamist militants struck in Paris, but captain Hugo Lloris said it would mean nothing tomorrow night.

“We’re very close to the end of the tournament so the bodies are tired and that means the mind will start to take over,” he said. “We have that little spark that has been guiding us since the start.”

prosecution appealed the ruling and a later court declared Pistorius guilty of murder. He will now serve six years.

Pistorius still claims that he thought his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was an intruder, though Judge Thokozile Masipa said that he did not take proper precautions, such as firing a warning shot.

Dressed in a dark suit, the 29-year-old stared straight ahead as Masipa read out the sentence. In her ruling on Wednesday, Masipa said that although the Steenkamp family had suffered great loss, Pistorius’ life and career was also in ruins. “The life of the accused shall also never be the same. He is a fallen hero and can never be at peace,” she said.

The athlete had the lower part of his legs amputated when he was a baby and his lawyers argued that his disability and mental stress should be considered as mitigating circumstances to reduce his sentence.

Saina Nehwal moves to No.5

H Y DE R A BA D, J u l 6 (Agencies): Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal moved to No.5 in the world rankings released by the Badminton World Federation on Thursday.

The Olympic bronze medallist, who was ranked No.6, jumped one place to break back in the top-5 rankings. Saina, the only Indian girl, who secured the No.1 rank last year failed to maintain that position due to injuries and loss of form.

However, by clinching the second Australian Open Super Series title last month, Saina secured some much needed ranking points. The other Indian in women’s singles PV Sindhu is static at No.10. Men’s singles shuttler Kidambi Srikanth maintained his No.11 rank. The biggest losers are women’s doubles outfit of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa. The duo lost four places to slide to No.20.

Jwala-Ashwini were quite unlucky as they were forced to pull out of the Canadian and US Open tournaments.

Praneeth, Prannoy advance to second round Of US Open

El Monte, Jul 6 (PTI): Indian shuttlers made a resounding start to their campaign at the US Open with as many as six men’s singles shuttlers, including Canada Open winner B Sai Praneeth, made it to the second round of the USD 120,000 Grand Prix Gold tournament.

Praneeth, who clinched his maiden Grand Prix title at Calgary last week, defeated Sweden’s Henri Hurskainen 21-13 21-12 to set up a second round match against Canada’s B R Sankeerth. Fifth seed H S Prannoy spanked USA’s Calvin Lin 21-7 21-6 in a completely lop-sided contest and will now play Ireland’s Joshua Magee.

RMV Gurusaidutt too brushed aside local shuttler Phillips Jap 21-8 21-13 in another one-sided match and would be facing Japan’s Kazumasa Sakai in the second round. Young shuttler Pratul Joshi too outclassed Canada’s Kevin Barkman 21-13 21-13 in a 23-minute contest to set up a fight with Czech Milan Ludik.

Experienced shuttler Anand Pawarmauled Denmark’s Peder Sovndal 21-7 21-7 in 17 minutes and will meet Austria’s David Obernosterer. Fourth seed Ajay Jayaram got a walkover from Denmark’s Joachim Persson, while Rio-bound K Srikanth skipped the event because of Olympic preparation. The only Indian to exit from the event was Harsheel Dani, who lost 18-21 18-21 to Misha Zilberman of Israel.

Among other Indians, Ruthvika ShivaniGadde will face Japan’s Ayumi Mine in the women singles tomorrow, while Tanvi Lad will be up against Guatemala’s Nikte Alejandra Sotomayor in the opening round.

Members of 3E after the press conference at Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent Kohima, Jul 6 (NPN): NagaWrestle Mania- 5 (King of The Ring series 2016) organized by Elite Entertainment Enterprise (3E) Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association would take place from November

3-5 at Kohima local ground Khuochiezie. The announcement was made by managing director 3E Kethosituo Elvis Mephfiio at the press conference held at Q Lounge Dzevi building super market Kohima on Wednesday.

The organizer informed of some changes in the sys-

tem unlike the previous editions, where Middleweight and Heavyweight categories clubbed together as one category, i.e. Heavyweight.

“The change has become necessary because the registered number of heavyweight wrestlers used to be very low”, said the organizer.

Raonic to face Federer in Wimbledon semis

Milos Raonic

London, Jul 6 (Agencies): Canada’s Milos Raonic defeated Sam Querrey of the United States 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 Wednesday to earn a date with Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semifinals for the second time in three years.

The sixth-seeded Raonic, who reached the final four at a Grand Slam for the third time in his career, lost serve only once in his win over the No. 28seeded Querrey. Raonic broke Querrey three times, including in the final game to end the contest. Querrey had taken the third set after breaking Raonic for the only time to go up 5-4, then serving it out with an ace on set point.

The two held serve until he 10th game of the fourth set when Querrey double-faulted for the fifth time to set up match point. The American missed a forehand volley on the final point. Querrey had knocked out No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the third round on Saturday, but came up short in his bid to become the first American to make it to the semifinals of a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick reached the final four at Wimbledon in 2009. Raonic, who has added John McEnroe

Roger Federer

to his coaching team this year, previously reached the semifinals at the All England Club in 2014, losing to Federer in straight sets. Raonic also got to the semifinals at this year’s Australian Open, falling to Andy Murray. Federer made it through to the semifinals at Wimbledon for the 11th time after saving three match points in the fourth set of his quarterfinal.

The seven-time champion came back from a two-set deficit to beat Marin Cilic 6-7 (4), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9), 6-3 on Centre Court as he continues his run for a record eighth Wimbledon title.

Federer is currently tied with Pete Sampras and 1880s player William Renshaw with seven.

At 34, Federer is the oldest man to reach the semifinals at the All England Club since 39-year-old Ken Rosewall was runner-up in 1974. Novak Djokovic’s shock third round exit had raised hopes that this could be the week when the Swiss finally ends his four-year hunt for an 18th Grand Slam title, as the Serb had been the only man to beat him at the majors over the past year. However, all those expectations appeared to be heading for the dustbin as

Cilic stood one point away from victory -- not once, not twice but three times in a pulsating fourth set that had everyone on the edge of their seats.

Three huge serves kept Federer alive -- just -- and he then produced the kind of form, and outrageous shots, that has made him the most successful man in tennis by stealing the tiebreak 11-9.

An ace on his first match point finished off the job after three hours, 17 minutes of high drama and carried him into an 11th Wimbledon semi-final, and 40th overall in the majors.

“I knew I was in so much trouble in the third and again in the fourth,” Federer said after walking off Centre Court to a standing ovation. “It wasn’t going well for me. So for me it was about staying in the match and somehow hope for his level to drop ... and maybe get a bit lucky. That’s exactly what happened at 3-3, 0-40 (in the third set),” added Federer about the game where he saved three break points.

The win also made him the most successful player, man or woman, at the majors as he chalked up a record 307th singles win.

Rio 2016: Russia names 68-strong squad despite ban London, Jul 6 (Agencies): Russia has named a 68-strong athletics team for this summer’s Rio Olympic Games, despite being banned from international competition.

Athletics’ governing body first imposed the ban in November following allegations of widespread state-sponsored doping in the country.

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and its athletes last week appealed against the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

A final decision is due by July 21.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has said a handful of Russian athletes could compete in Rio as “neutral athletes”. To do so, they must meet a number of criteria, including being repeatedly tested outside their homeland.

Russian doping whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova has been cleared to run and was described as a “symbol” for clean competitors.

The All-Russian Athletics

3E announces schedules of Naga wrestle mania-5 From this year onward, there will be only two categories Lightweight (74 KG & below) and Heavyweight category (above 74 KG).

Unlike other years, according to 3E, apart from competition, there would be mega festival events celebrating the richness of Naga indigenous wrestling, ethnic food stalls, NagaWrestleMania merchandise stalls, live music, viewers contests, donors ticket raffle draw would be held and a giant screen would be displayed in stall area.

3E further informed there would be post-event ceremony prize distribution and induction of NagaWrestleMania Hall of Fame (Class of 2016) and photo magazine covering five glorious years of NagaWrestleMania (King Of The Ring Series) would be released.

Form would be available from the following outlets from August 1, Orchid Store Razhü Point Kohima, Sportsworld Taxi Stand Kohima, Tiara Restaurant, Sharon Complex, Opp. SBI Chumukedima, Youth Snooker Café & Restaurant, Near Petrol Pump,Jalukie Zupo Book House & Stationery, Chozuba Life Centre, Near Co-operative Bank, Pfutsero and one outlet for Southern Nagas will be announced in due course

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of time.

3E informed the wrestlers that form can be submitted only at 3E Nagaland Office, 2nd Floor Dzevi Building, Opposite UBC, Near Local Ground North Gate commencing from September 1 and initial weight would be recorded with Rs. 500 for seniors and juniors Rs. 200.

Organizers disclosed that to encourage the none wrestling Naga tribe there will be free entry for them except tribes from Angami, Chakhesang, Zeliang & Poumai.

Organizer said the total cash prize money of Rs. 4, 59,000 has earmarked for the championship.

For both lightweight and heavy weight categories , the championship, runner-up and semi finalists would receive cash prize of Rs. 50000 + championship belt, Rs.30,000 and Rs.10,000 each respectively.

For junior category, the champion, runner-up and semi-finalists would receive Rs 10000 and championship belt, Rs. 5000 and Rs 2000 eachrespectively.

Prizes for King of The Ring 2016- champion, runnerup and semi-finalists would received of Rs.1,20,000 and championship belt, Rs. 60,000 and two semi-finalist Rs. 30,000 each respectively.

Yelena Isinbayeva, who won Olympic pole vault gold at the 2004 and 2008 Games, is selected.

Federation (Araf) on Tuesday published a list of the 68 athletes it said had met its criteria for taking part in the Olympics, which start on 5 August.

Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva and London 2012 high jump gold medallist Ivan Uk-

hov are included.

Araf said each of its athletes has “sent an individual request to the Olympic Games” to be checked by the IAAF, as “Araf is not now a member”.

It said it had also appealed about the “overall legality of adding extra criteria for

the participation of sportsmen competing at the Olympics”.

The International Olympic Committee’s deadline to achieve qualifying criteria for the Games is 11 July, though the ROC says that would be extended should Cas rule in favour of its athletes.

Pankaj advances Naga lad to play in Gothia Cup, Sweden Jul 6 (NPN): Upcoming Naga in Indian Open DIMAPUR, footballer, Lanvungthung Khuvung has been

Hyderabad, Jul 6 (PTI): Fifteen-time World Champion Pankaj Advani moved to the second round of the 3rd Indian Open following an emphatic 4-0 win over England’s Elliot Slessor at the World ranking snooker tournament. Ace cueist Advani scored total of 266 points, which helped him to grab straight four frames in the best of seven frames game, while Slessor was restricted to 31 points. The 30-year-old will face the winner of the match between Stephen Maguire and Alfie Burden in round two tomorrow. Earlier in the Wild Card round, Advani defeated world number 109 Fang Xiongman 4-2 on Tuesday. In another match, Ishpreet Chadha lost to Dominic Dale 2-4 and failed to qualify for the second round.

Badminton c’ship DIMAPUR, Jul 6 (NPN): Advisor DUDA, Thongwang will grace the two-day Mon district open badminton championship-cum-selection on July 15-16. Tournament would be conducted under various categories- under 13,15, 17 (boys and girls), men’s open (singles and doubles), women’s open (doubles) , subveteran above 35 and veteran 45 above and mixed doubles.

Interested players have asked to register before July 10.

selected by the Real Sports Association on merit basis to play in Gothia Cup (football)World Youth Cup, at Gothenburg, Sweden from July 17 to 24, 2016. He would be playing a striker. The association spotted the potential of this young Naga lad a couple of years back, while he played for the under-18 Lanvungthung national as captain representing Sagar School Rajasthan. He won the man of the match in that championship.

Lanvungthung son of Lt. A.E. Lotha (Special Secretary NLA) is currently a student of Christ University Bangalore pursing his BA 3rd year.

NCA players for national chess

DIMAPUR, Jul 6 (NPN): Nagaland State Chess Association (NCA) has selected top four players namely- Kevilekho Zümvü, Melesayi Dawho, Sukhavi Achumi and Pfuchalie Mere to represent Nagaland at the National Chess Challenger 2016 to be competed at Noida, UP from July 9 to 19.

2nd snooker c’ship in Wokha

DIMAPUR, JUL 6 (NPN): Royal Cueist Wokha would be organizing “2nd open snooker championship” from July 26 to 28, at ‘Bhumick Royal Shots’ Wokha. Champion and runnersup of the tournament would receive a cash prize of Rs. 15,000, and Rs. 10,000. Highest break point, consecutive black and the losing semi-finalist will also be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500 and Rs. 2000 each. Forms would be available at Bhumick Royal Shots Tsumang ‘A’ Colony, Wokha and information can be contacted at 9862876136/96122664171/9612989904.

Penalty shoot-out tournament

DIMAPUR, Jul 6 (NPN): Dimapur District Football Referee Association (DDFRA) would be organizing penalty shoot-out tournament on July 21 at DDSC ground, Dimapur. Interested teams have been asked to collect the forms on payment of Rs. 3000 from CM Bazar 4th mile, DDFRA office room no. 7 at DDSC and United Sports agency. Forms would be accepted till July 20, DDFRA informed. The tournament carries a cash prize of Rs. 40,000. Further details can be contacted at: 8974086163, 9615633568 and 8014427991.

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